https://meenews.co/post/69d638013fb569bd9085c3d7 Tax and run: How NY and California are bleeding people and prosperity te 2026-04-08T11:12:01.154Z Tax and run: How NY and California are bleeding people and prosperity The numbers don’t lie. The IRS’s latest migration data shows that between 2022 and 2023, New York and California posted a combined net loss of 373,309 people, taking with them $23.5 billion in adjusted gross income that both states no longer collect taxes on, verified directly from the IRS raw migration files. That’s not people on vacation. That’s the tax base, permanently reassigned. The CEO of the Partnership for New York City said it plainly: "The crowd that keeps daring businesses to leave should treat this as a flashing warning sign. When jobs go, revenue goes as well and the affordability problem gets worse." That’s cause and effect. Wealth taxes sound great until reality hits. Taxes aimed at the ultra-wealthy always land on the backs of the middle class. Job creators leave. The ones that stay raise prices or cut jobs. Services shrink. Costs rise. That’s not a path to affordability. It’s a roadblock to it. California is the case study. The state recorded a net loss of 216,000 residents in 2025 alone, and Los Angeles County led the nation in population decline, shedding 54,000 residents in a single year. Two policies are accelerating the exit. First, a retroactive wealth tax is heading to the ballot, backed by 52 percent of voters. The wealthy are already gone. That eroded tax base lands on the middle class. Second, a push for a $30-per-hour minimum wage in Los Angeles and beyond. Mandatory wage floors increase unemployment, reduce labor demand and push prices higher. People aren’t leaving California because they want to. They can’t afford to stay. BLUE STATES ARE CHANGING THE TAX RULES ON THE WEALTHY AND IT'S GOING TO COST ALL OF US New York isn’t far behind. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned this week that politicians who think excessive taxation is "moral" are hurting the cities they claim to help, and that Americans "vote with their feet." He’s right. Mayor Mamdani is threatening a 9.5 percent property tax hike on middle-class New Yorkers, hitting over three million residential units, most occupied by households earning around $122,000 a year, while eyeing the city’s rainy day reserves to plug the gap. Taking more from people who are already stretched doesn’t close the affordability gap. It widens it. So where are people going? Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, all states with no income tax. The capital is following. Bloomberg reported that between 2020 and early 2023, more than 370 investment firms managing $2.7 trillion in assets relocated their headquarters out of high-tax states and into the Sun Belt. New York and California each lost roughly $1 trillion in managed assets. Money flows in the direction of least resistance. It always has. For those who stay, the experiments don’t improve. In Cook County, Illinois, a guaranteed basic income pilot provides $500 in unconditional monthly payments to over 3,200 families. Advocates are pushing to expand it to 100,000 Illinois residents statewide, and a coalition of 150 city officials called "Mayors for Guaranteed Basic Income" is driving the same push nationwide. No strings attached for recipients, but a giant one attached to taxpayers. The third leg of the progressive affordability stool is price controls. Politicians have accused grocers of gouging, even as the Food Industry Association puts average grocery net margins at 1.7 percent. That’s not gouging. That’s survival. These same voices want healthcare costs capped, ignoring that a government insurance mandate broke that market. Rent freezes are already on the table in New York City. The logic never changes: declare a crisis, blame the private sector, impose controls. What follows is just as predictable: supply falls, investment stops, shortages deepen and the calls for more intervention grow louder. Price controls don’t solve the affordability problem. They cement it. The trajectory is clear. A 2026 survey found 38 percent of Americans have already moved because their city became too expensive, doubling among Gen Z. Twice as many as the year before say they’d go wherever the cost of living is low. If California passes its wealth tax, if New York locks in its property hike, if price controls spread from rent to groceries to healthcare, the people who can leave will. The ones who can’t get left with a shrinking tax base and an expanding government. The only question is whether the politicians engineering this exodus will ever be held accountable for it. This isn’t theoretical. It’s playing out in real time, in real cities, to real families. The people leaving aren’t making a political statement. They’re making an economic calculation and the math isn’t close. The progressive playbook of tax more, spend more, and control prices has never produced affordability. It has produced exactly what we’re watching: an exodus. The IRS data is the verdict. The migration is the punishment. Soaring populist rhetoric makes for a great sound bite. It makes life more expensive for everyone else though. That’s why people are voting with their feet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d637ed3fb569bd9085c3ce Extremism thrives in 'keyboard courtroom' — America must think like jurors, not mobs te 2026-04-08T11:11:41.508Z Extremism thrives in 'keyboard courtroom' — America must think like jurors, not mobs The West is losing its ability to tell truth from falsehood, and the consequences are no longer abstract. What we’re witnessing is the rise of what I call the "keyboard courtroom," a digital arena in which out-of-context photos and doctored videos pass as "proof" and where moral judgments are rendered instantly, emotionally, and often incorrectly. In the keyboard courtroom, terrorism is reframed as "resistance," victims are recast as "oppressors," and atrocities are dismissed as propaganda, while unverified claims spread unchecked. Our geostrategic enemies — China, Russia, and Iran — play an outsized role, spreading divisive falsehoods. And a growing number of Americans, especially younger voters who get most of their news online, are ill-equipped to assess, at a baseline level, the veracity of what they’re seeing. WHEN HATE BECOMES A BUSINESS: THE MONETIZATION OF ANTISEMITISM The results are startling. For the third time in a single week, Jewish businesses and ambulances were targeted in a fire-and-bombing spree that’s consumed London — all while the government watches the alarming spike in British antisemitism with mostly disinterested silence. This follows closely an attack a few weeks ago in Michigan, where a deranged anti-Israel advocate crashed an explosive-laden car into a Jewish school, with over 140 Jewish children inside — an attack many media outlets justified by noting that the terrorist’s family members had been killed in an Israeli airstrike. What they mostly failed to add was that those same family members had been targeted because they were Hezbollah operatives — sworn to the destruction of the Jewish State and its seven-plus million Jewish citizens. None of this moral confusion should surprise us. We saw it on full display on Western campuses and in Western media outlets in the aftermath of the Hamas pogrom of October 7, in which 1,200 Jews were brutally murdered, scores of Jewish women were raped, and dozens of Jewish children were kidnapped and held hostage for hundreds of days. In one now-infamous example, a Yale professor called the rape-and-killing bloodbath "exhilarating." SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER I’ve spent the last two-plus years trying to understand how we got here, speaking at dozens of universities, high schools, and religious centers across the country. What I’ve found is that the problem isn’t just bias. It’s method. We’ve lost any semblance of a basic framework for evaluating contested claims. There is, however, one place where ordinary people still get this right: the courtroom. I’m constantly amazed by the extent to which twelve complete strangers get together in the jury box, analyze hundreds of pieces of evidence, listen to hours of argument, and then issue precisely the right verdict. It’s not because they understand the nuances of patent or antitrust law. It’s because they’re given a methodology that’s been tested over hundreds of years to help everyday people apply their common sense to complex problems. We call these playbooks "jury instructions." But we might as well call them "truth guides." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Courtrooms aren’t perfect, but they’re the best laboratories we have for the adjudication of contested claims because they give ordinary people a way to think through hard issues. We start with objective evidence — physical evidence created before the dispute arose, images that can be time-stamped and geolocated, statements a party made against its own interest. We rely on the observations of neutral third parties. When a party lies, we hold it accountable. When it "loses" evidence or refuses to produce it, we draw the appropriate inference. And when the facts cut in different directions, we say so and explain why some kinds of proof deserve more weight than others. This is how civilized societies resolve complicated disputes. If we want to prepare the next generation of Americans for the information war we’re now fighting, we must teach them, starting in middle and high school, to separate analysis from advocacy and to mark the clear line between facts and slogans. We must train them to evaluate contested claims with an open mind, hewing closely to established facts and governing rules, and steering clear of emotion masquerading as argument, bias cloaked as certainty, prejudice posing as principle. We must teach them, in short, in the keyboard courtroom, to be more like jurors. *The views expressed in this article are the author’s alone and are not those of the federal judiciary.* Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d637da3fb569bd9085c3c5 Glenn Youngkin accuses Gov Spanberger of 'illegal and unconstitutional' gerrymandering in Virginia map fight te 2026-04-08T11:11:22.057Z Glenn Youngkin accuses Gov Spanberger of 'illegal and unconstitutional' gerrymandering in Virginia map fight Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin accused the state’s sitting governor, Abigail Spanberger, of "illegal and unconstitutional" gerrymandering amid her push to redraw Virginia’s congressional maps. Virginians will vote April 21 on Spanberger’s redistricting referendum, a move that Youngkin said would give Democrats 10 of the state’s 11 congressional seats. Youngkin’s criticism of his Democratic successor comes as newly resurfaced comments from Spanberger highlight a shift in her stance on gerrymandering. "Gerrymandering is detrimental to our democracy and it weakens the individual voices that form our electorates. Opposing gerrymandering should be a bipartisan priority," Spanberger wrote in a post to X, formerly Twitter, in June 2019. 5 VIRGINIA CONGRESSMEN: DEMOCRATS ARE REJECTING VOTERS TO GERRYMANDER OUR STATE Fox News host Sean Hannity said it is "corrupt" for Democrats to hold 10 of Virginia’s 11 congressional seats, noting that President Donald Trump lost the state by about 6 percentage points. Currently, Republicans hold five congressional seats, while Democrats hold six. Youngkin accused Spanberger of a "bait and switch" as several Virginia cities and counties push back against her redistricting referendum, which could restructure almost all of the state’s GOP-held districts. Critics also said the map redraw would unfairly boost Spanberger’s base by creating five new districts, potentially diluting the influence of rural voters in central and Western Virginia. VIRGINIA DEM ADMITS REDISTRICTING PUSH AIMS TO 'STOP TRUMP', NOT ABOUT 'FAIRNESS' However, Spanberger’s office has denied claims that any internal deals were made to benefit Democratic candidates. Youngkin lamented that the legacy he built in Virginia will be undermined under Spanberger and new Democratic leadership, including Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi and Attorney General Jay Jones. "It’s most frustrating for people in Virginia — really frustrating for me — because we had, I think, advanced the state to literally a nationally leading position across job creation and financial security and opportunity and safety and education, but now we see them trying to undo all of it," he told "Hang Out with Sean Hannity." Spanberger’s popularity has declined since her November 2025 victory, with 46% of Virginians disapproving of her performance — the highest disapproval rating at this point in a term for any Virginia governor in over three decades, according to a Post-Schar School poll. George Mason University Schar School Dean Mark Rozell, the poll's co-sponsor, said it is "unusual" to see results like this so early in Spanberger’s term after running on a "centrist image." Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d637c63fb569bd9085c3bc North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties te 2026-04-08T11:11:02.196Z North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea’s military said, hours after a senior North Korean official released crude insults against Seoul’s hopes for warmer relations. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said several missiles lifted off from North Korea’s eastern coastal Wonsan area on Wednesday morning and flew about 240 kilometers (150 miles) each in a direction toward the North’s eastern waters. It said an additional North Korean ballistic missile fired later Wednesday traveled more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) off the North's east coast. South Korea's military said it maintains a readiness to repel any provocations by North Korea under a solid military alliance with the United States. It earlier said it detected the launch of an unidentified projectile from North Korea’s capital region Tuesday. South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage. This indicated the launch ended in failure, according to the reports. 'CREDIBLE INTELLIGENCE' REVEALS NORTH KOREA'S SUCCESSOR TO KIM JONG UN, SOUTH KOREA SAYS   The back-to-back launches came after North Korea made it clear that it has no intentions of improving ties with South Korea, whose liberal government has steadfastly expressed its hopes to restore long-dormant dialogue. On Tuesday night, Jang Kum Chol, first vice minister at Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry, said South Korea would always remain North Korea's "most hostile enemy state." He derided South Korea as "world-startling fools" engaged in wishful thinking over a recent statement by Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. After South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over alleged civilian drone flights into North Korea, Kim Yo Jong late Monday praised him for what she called honesty and courage, but reiterated a threat to retaliate if such flights recur. South Korean officials responded by describing Kim Yo Jong’s statement as meaningful progress in relations. NORTH KOREAN DICTATOR SAYS GOVERNMENT WILL KEEP CEMENTING NATION'S 'IRREVERSIBLE STATUS AS A NUCLEAR POWER'   Jang said her statement was intended as a warning. He cited Kim Yo Jong as calling South Korea "the dogs affected by mange that blindly bark to the tune of neighboring dogs" as she criticized it for recently co-sponsoring of a U.N. resolution on the North’s purported human rights violations. North Korea has refused to return to talks with South Korea and the U.S. and pushed to expand its nuclear arsenal since Kim Jong Un’s diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump collapsed in 2019. North Korea has instead sought to strengthen ties with Russia, China and other countries embroiled in confrontations with the U.S. Last September, Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing to attend a military parade alongside other foreign leaders and held his first summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in six years. North Korea’s state media said Wednesday that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea on Thursday for a two-day trip. NORTH KOREA TESTS SOLID-FUEL MISSILE ENGINE AS KIM BOOSTS THREAT TO US MAINLAND   Earlier this week, North Korea said Kim Jong Un had observed a test of an upgraded solid-fuel engine for weapons and called it a significant development boosting his country’s strategic military arsenal. Missiles with built-in solid propellants are easier to move and conceal their launches than liquid-fuel weapons, which in general must be fueled before liftoffs and cannot last long. South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Monday the engine test was likely related to an effort to build a more powerful solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile that can carry multiple nuclear warheads, according to lawmakers who attended the meeting. Experts say North Korea wants multi-warhead missiles to penetrate U.S. missile defenses, but they doubt Pyongyang has mastered the technology needed to acquire such a weapon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d637b23fb569bd9085c3b3 Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire and more top headlines te 2026-04-08T11:10:42.373Z Trump, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire and more top headlines 1. Trump makes bold prediction after Iran ceasefire agreement 2. NASA shifts playbook as Artemis II nears return 3. Friend weighs in as American woman goes missing in the Bahamas FREIGHT OF FEAR — Girl seen in FedEx truck in eerie final image before tragedy unfolded. Continue reading … MELTDOWN MODE — Sexual misconduct allegations rock California race as Swalwell campaign dismisses claims. Continue reading … TRUCKER TROUBLE — ICE nabs illegal immigrants after tips of ‘unusual’ flood of CDL customers at DMV. Continue reading … FISTS FLY — Angels slugger fights former teammates in wild brawl following inside pitch. Continue reading … POOL OF TROUBLE — Patriots coach responds after intimate photos with New York Times NFL reporter leak. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d6356e3fb569bd9085c343 Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara expresses frustration with decision to be removed in 9th inning te 2026-04-08T11:01:02.544Z Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara expresses frustration with decision to be removed in 9th inning Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara was red hot on the mound against the Cincinnati Reds and was angling to become the first pitcher to throw back-to-back shutouts in over a decade. He took a 2-0 lead into the ninth inning when the Reds’ bats started to jump on him. He was removed from the game with one out and after Matt McLain doubled and an Elly De La Cruz walk. Reliever Anthony Bender was unable to keep the Reds at bay and Cincinnati tied the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cincinnati would score four runs in the 10th inning and hang on for the 6-3 win. Alcantara was credited with the two earned runs after McLain and De La Cruz scored. He only allowed three hits and struck out six. But he didn’t like manager Clayton McCullough’s decision to remove him from the game. "So I think I deserve to be asked how I feel before taking me out of the game (at) 95 pitches and (with a) righty on deck," Alcantara said, via MLB.com. "But it is what it is. Just got to get ready for my next outing. Get back tomorrow and fight the same way that we did today." YANKEES' GIANCARLO STANTON STEALS FIRST BASE SINCE 2020 IN TEAM'S WIN OVER MARLINS McCullough suggested he was playing the percentages as the Reds’ lineup was coming through to face Alcantara for the fourth time. He said Bender was the best pitcher to come into the game and win it. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out that way. "I think there's a lot of decisions that go throughout the course of the game, through the course of the season, that do weigh on you, and for this one to turn and not end up in our favor certainly doesn't feel great," he added. "I also know to come here and [to] answer, that is certainly part of it, and I don't feel great about how it finished for us. I think there's a lot of decisions throughout the course of the year that do weigh on you. Us losing the game is for me what stings the most." Alcantara has been one of the best pitchers to come through the Marlins’ organization in a while. He won the National League Cy Young Award in 2022. So far this season, he has a 0.74 ERA with 18 strikeouts. The two earned runs he was charged with on Tuesday were the first through three starts. 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/69d6355a3fb569bd9085c33a Ancient monastery from earliest centuries of Christianity unearthed at desert site te 2026-04-08T11:00:42.983Z Ancient monastery from earliest centuries of Christianity unearthed at desert site An ancient monastery dating to the dawn of Christianity was recently uncovered in an Egyptian desert, according to local officials. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced in late March the monastery had been found in Wadi El-Natrun in Beheira Governorate. Wadi El-Natrun is considered "one of the most important centers for the emergence of monasticism in Egypt and the world," according to officials — and the monastery dates from the fourth to sixth centuries A.D. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS CHRISTIAN ARTIFACT NEAR WATERS TIED TO JESUS' MINISTRY: ‘NO KNOWN PARALLEL’ The mudbrick building measures around 21,528 square feet, with walls more than three feet thick and rooms reaching about seven feet in height. The site features an open courtyard surrounded by buildings. The buildings housed monks' cells, ovens, kitchens and storage areas. Archaeologists also found human skeletal remains — believed to belong to monks — along with wall paintings and architectural features. "Architectural studies show the use of various roofing systems, including vaults and domes constructed from mudbrick," the officials noted.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "The walls were coated with a layer of white plaster and decorated with wall paintings featuring crosses, palm trees and various plant and geometric motifs." Excavators also unearthed several inscriptions bearing the names of monks who lived there, along with "religious texts invoking mercy and forgiveness." "These contribute to dating the building and documenting the daily lives of its inhabitants," the release said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Sherif Fathy, minister of tourism and antiquities, said the find "represents a significant addition to our understanding of the origins of monasticism in Egypt, which began on Egyptian soil before spreading worldwide." Fathy also emphasized the "ministry’s commitment to integrating Coptic heritage sites into comprehensive tourism offerings … to enrich the tourist experience and highlight Egypt’s rich heritage." Mohamed Taman, head of the central administration for Lower Egypt and Sinai Antiquities, said the discovery "adds a new dimension to understanding the layout of early monasteries, particularly with the presence of internal burial spaces reflecting monastic life." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The discovery comes soon after archaeologists uncovered a similar monastic complex in the Beheira Governorate. The Christian monastic site, which officials announced on March 23, featured a guesthouse with 13 rooms, as well as wall paintings. Earlier in January, Egyptian officials announced that another monastery had been found in the village of Al-Duwair in the Sohag Governorate. At the site, archaeologists found the remains of "a fully integrated residential complex for monks dating back to the Byzantine period," the statement said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d631783fb569bd9085c295 Three cheers for beer: Tropicana Laughlin hosts fourth annual Brewfest this Saturday te 2026-04-08T10:44:08.376Z Three cheers for beer: Tropicana Laughlin hosts fourth annual Brewfest this Saturday Tropicana Laughlin hosts its fourth annual Brewfest on April 11, from 2-9 p.m. in the Victory Plaza. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d631643fb569bd9085c283 Brewfest beer te 2026-04-08T10:43:48.290Z Brewfest beer Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d631503fb569bd9085c27a Join the party: Chad Collins and Chris Lozano play country hits of Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean in Laughlin te 2026-04-08T10:43:28.574Z Join the party: Chad Collins and Chris Lozano play country hits of Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean in Laughlin Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are two of country music’s biggest superstars of this century, and a tribute combining the high-energy hits of the two Georgia natives rolls into Laughlin this week at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d6313c3fb569bd9085c271 Our Kinda Party te 2026-04-08T10:43:08.485Z Our Kinda Party Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d631283fb569bd9085c268 Bell Bottom Country: Lainey Wilson sweeps into Laughlin on her Whirlwind World Tour te 2026-04-08T10:42:48.638Z Bell Bottom Country: Lainey Wilson sweeps into Laughlin on her Whirlwind World Tour As recognizable for her songs as for her bell bottoms and flat brim cowboy hat, country music superstar Lainey Wilson sweeps into Laughlin this week on her Whirlwind World Tour. All of this show’s tickets have already been scooped up… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d631143fb569bd9085c25f Lainey Wilson te 2026-04-08T10:42:28.956Z Lainey Wilson Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d631013fb569bd9085c256 Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 te 2026-04-08T10:42:09.220Z Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Powerball - April 4 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d630ed3fb569bd9085c24d Our View: Use public land the right way to fix housing across the West te 2026-04-08T10:41:49.413Z Our View: Use public land the right way to fix housing across the West Lake Havasu City is boxed in. The river blocks growth to the west. To the north and south, wildlife refuges protect the shoreline. To the east, miles of land are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The result is… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d630d93fb569bd9085c244 Susan Stone: Looking for the logic without rhetoric te 2026-04-08T10:41:29.525Z Susan Stone: Looking for the logic without rhetoric Editor: I keep hearing the familiar slogan that the President is “making America great again,” and I would truly welcome any Trump supporter to explain how that claim fits with what we are living through right now — especially regarding… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d630c53fb569bd9085c23b Today's poll: Should federal land be opened for housing if strict rules ensure it benefits local residents? te 2026-04-08T10:41:09.684Z Today's poll: Should federal land be opened for housing if strict rules ensure it benefits local residents? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d62e673fb569bd9085c07e Caitlyn Jenner says Tiger Woods 'needs to get humble' after DUI arrest, believes he can make comeback te 2026-04-08T10:31:03.493Z Caitlyn Jenner says Tiger Woods 'needs to get humble' after DUI arrest, believes he can make comeback The aftermath of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest continues to unfold, as many are concerned about the 15-time major winner, while also condemning using a motor vehicle in an inebriated state. Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic gold-medal-winning decathlete and media personality, made an appearance on OutKick’s "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless," where she was asked her opinions on Woods’ situation. Woods’ DUI arrest resulted in charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level (BAL) test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another while he drove impaired. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I look at Tiger and I saw what happened and I just think he needs to get humble," Jenner said to Lahren. "Go to a recovery place, recover, clean himself up, and get back to being Tiger." Woods released a statement after his arrest and entering a not guilty plea, saying he understood the severity of the situation. He also noted that he would be stepping away from golf to "seek treatment." AUGUSTA NATIONAL CHAIRMAN REVEALS TIGER WOODS' MASTERS STATUS AFTER DUI ARREST As a result, Woods is not in the field at this week’s Masters Tournament. He admitted to law enforcement at the scene of his rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Fla. that he was "hoping to" be at Augusta National Golf Club this week. While Woods seeks treatment, Jenner said people will be rooting for the legendary golfer to get back healthy. "People love a comeback story. And what a comeback that could be if he could do that," Jenner said. "He's had so many health issues over the years, and injuries and back pain, and this and that. It's a vicious cycle downhill, but you can [come back]. But it has to be done professionally. You have to go to a place that can help you out." A judge granted Woods’ request to receive treatment outside the country. "I think Tiger's a good person. He's not a bad person. He's a great person," Jenner added. "And he wants to do good. He just has to get his life straightened out and get back to doing what he loves is playing golf. "So, yeah, I wish him nothing but the best. He's not a bad person. He's a good person. It's just that I think he's in a bad place because of all the pain and everything that he's been through. Yeah. And I wish them the best, but he needs professional help to do that." This arrest marked Woods' second DUI arrest within the last decade. In 2017, he was taken into custody, also in Jupiter Island, after taking prescription drugs and falling asleep behind the wheel of a running car at 3 a.m. 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/69d62e533fb569bd9085bfe5 Blue Jays manager John Schneider ejected after face-to-face, fiery argument with umpire in loss to Dodgers te 2026-04-08T10:30:43.908Z Blue Jays manager John Schneider ejected after face-to-face, fiery argument with umpire in loss to Dodgers The Toronto Blue Jays, winners of the American League pennant last season, have struggled to start the new campaign, and that boiled over with their manager, John Schneider, on Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre. Schneider was ejected during the Blue Jays’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who defeated them in seven games during a thriller 2025 World Series. Schneider took issue with a balk being called on his pitcher Kevin Gausman in the top of the fifth inning, when the Blue Jays were already down 2-0 in the game. The balk call allowed Hyeseong Kim to go from first to second base, and Schneider lost it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM With his face beat red, Schneider leapt out of the dugout and got right in the face of home plate umpire Dan Merzel, who had called the balk on Gausman. Merzel quickly tossed Schneider from the contest, but the veteran Blue Jays manager was going to get his money’s worth if he wasn’t allowed to return to the game. Schneider was clearly livid, face-to-face with Merzel as he let him hear his frustration. The passionate argument went about 30 seconds before Schneider head back to the dugout and into the clubhouse. BLUE JAYS STAR CHANNELS CANADIAN SPORTS HERO AHEAD OF WORLD SERIES GAME 7 There are times where managers will get an ejection to pump up their players, especially if they’re in a lull or struggling like the Blue Jays have to open this season. It’s unknown if that was the play for Schneider, or he couldn’t contain himself after a play he deemed legal by his pitcher.   If motivation was the end goal, Toronto didn’t see it through, as they fell to Los Angeles, 4-1, to fall to 4-7 on the season. In fact, Alex Freeland brought home Kim when play resumed following the ejection with an RBI single. A large part of the Blue Jays’ struggles can be blamed on the lack of depth, as key players are injured to start the season. Toronto also announced before Tuesday’s first pitch that starter Cody Ponce is likely out the rest of the year due to a torn ACL. The Blue Jays are also missing catcher Alejandro Kirk, pitchers Jose Berrios and Trey Yesavage, and third baseman Addison Barger, among others. Anthony Santandar was also moved to the 60-day IL on April 5 due to a shoulder injury. It doesn’t help that the Dodgers, enjoying early-season success, routed the Blue Jays on Monday night, 14-2. "I don’t want the woe is me, you know what I mean. It’s what can we do now?" Schneider told reporters following Monday’s loss. "Right now, not just our depth is being tested, our creativity is being tested as a group. How are we going to cover this? What are we going to do? It’s not always perfect, but we take a lot of pride in that and players do, too." Schneider added that his players are in a "good frame of mind" despite some trouble early. But it’s a marathon, not a sprint, in a 162-game MLB season. The Blue Jays know this and they’ll have to keep pushing forward and getting creative, like Schneider said, to right the ship. Perhaps the fiery ejection was one of those creative moments for the manager. We’ll see if it leads to any change moving forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d62c0e3fb569bd9085be04 AOC doubles down on call for Trump's ouster even after ceasefire announcement te 2026-04-08T10:21:02.389Z AOC doubles down on call for Trump's ouster even after ceasefire announcement Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., continued calling for President Donald Trump's ouster on Tuesday even after the president announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. "This statement changes nothing," she asserted in a post on X, referring to the president's Tuesday evening ceasefire announcement. "Whether by his Cabinet or Congress, the President must be removed from office." Prior to the ceasefire announcement, Trump, who had been threatening to unleash a devastating attack against Iranian power plants and bridges, sent the following warning in a Tuesday morning Truth Social post: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?" Ocasio-Cortez, a member of the progressive cadre of lawmakers known as "The Squad," responded by declaring in a post on X, "This is a threat of genocide and merits removal from office. The President’s mental faculties are collapsing and cannot be trusted. To every individual in the President’s chain of command: You have a duty to refuse illegal orders. That includes carrying out this threat." But then on Tuesday night, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. TRUMP AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE IF IRAN OPENS STRAIT OF HORMUZ "Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!" the president wrote in part of a Truth Social post. "Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated." Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in part of a statement, "If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations. For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran's Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations." But even in light of Trump's ceasefire announcement, Ocasio-Cortez asserted that the president's "statement changes nothing." "The President has threatened a genocide against the Iranian people, and is continuing to leverage that threat. He has launched a massive war of enormous risk and of catastrophic consequence without reason, rationale, nor Congressional authorization - which is as clear a violation of the Constitution as any. Each day this goes on, the risk and criminality of these actions escalate for our nation and the world," she wrote in the post on X. EX-TRUMP ALLY MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE JOINS LEFT-WING CALLS FOR THE 25TH AMENDMENT AS IRAN DEADLINE NEARS "Moreover, this administration’s self enrichment, insider trading, and pure corruption off this chaos - from crypto currencies to predictive trading markets to bribe 'settlements' - has placed the Trump administration’s pursuit of personal wealth squarely against the wellbeing of our nation and its people. All of these incidents, and plenty more, have clearly driven our country past the threshold for impeachment or invocation of the 25th amendment," she continued. "We cannot risk the world nor the wellbeing of our nation any longer. None of these considerations should be partisan, but shared in good faith by Americans of all backgrounds who care for the safety and stability of the United States. Whether by his Cabinet or Congress, the President must be removed from office. We are playing with the brink," she wrote. AOC TELLS TROOPS TO REFUSE 'ILLEGAL' ORDERS AHEAD OF TRUMP'S LOOMING IRAN DEADLINE Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment early on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d62bfa3fb569bd9085bdfb Angels, Braves players get into wild brawl after high pitch to Jorge Soler te 2026-04-08T10:20:42.933Z Angels, Braves players get into wild brawl after high pitch to Jorge Soler The Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves got into a frenzied fight on Tuesday night. The incident occurred in the bottom of the fifth inning with one out and a runner on first base. Angels slugger Jorge Soler was at the plate facing off against Braves pitcher Reynaldo López. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM López threw a pitch high and inside. The ball went over Jonah Heim’s glove, caromed off the backstop and Heim was able to recover the ball and fire it to second base to try to get the runner stealing second base. The throw was too late, but the fireworks started soon after the throw. Soler appeared to take exception to the pitch and charged at López. Soler was throwing haymakers, while López was throwing punches to fend him off. Soler was tackled to the ground by Braves manager Walt Weiss before any major damage was done and López was forced out of the scrum. The Angels player received a standing ovation as he walked back to the dugout following his immediate ejection. "I love Soler. We were teammates here," Weiss said. "But that’s a big man, and so I just felt I've gotta get him off his feet because he’s gonna hurt somebody. And so that was my instinct, just to get in there and get Jorge off his feet, yeah, because he was on a warpath." Weiss was an assistant coach with the Braves in 2021 when the Braves won the World Series. Soler was the World Series MVP that year. He and López were teammates in 2024. "It’s just a shame, the situation and how things unfolded," López said through a translator, according to MLB.com. "On my part, there was never any intent to hit him at any point. So, again, it’s just a shame." ANGELS’ MIKE TROUT CALLS OUT MARINERS' RISKY STRATEGY AFTER GETTING HIT BY PITCH Soler hit a home run off López in the first inning. He’s 14-of-23 with five home runs and three doubles against López all time. "Obviously, I have good numbers against him," Soler said. "After the home run and getting hit by a pitch after that, and then he missed way too high and close to my head. At this level, you can’t miss like that." Weiss said he understood the frustration. "I know it didn’t look good because of Soler’s numbers against Lópey, and he hit a homer, he hit him. It didn’t look good," Weiss said. "Lópey’s not throwing at him. I don’t allow our pitchers to throw at people just because they can’t get ’em out. Our job is to get ’em out. But I understand why Soler got angry. And he’s a really mild-mannered guy. So, I think the switch flipped for him. "There was no intent there. I just think that Lópey’s just overthrowing, because he’s had a hard time getting him out. But he’s certainly not trying to hit him Atlanta won the game on Tuesday, 7-2. 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/69d629b53fb569bd9085bd8b PHOTOS: Inside the California home of Qasem Soleimani's relatives after ICE arrest te 2026-04-08T10:11:01.956Z PHOTOS: Inside the California home of Qasem Soleimani's relatives after ICE arrest Photos obtained by Fox News Digital offer a rare glimpse into the high-end lifestyle of the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian terror mastermind Qasem Soleimani. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, 47, identified as Soleimani's niece, and her daughter, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, were taken into custody last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after the State Department revoked their green cards, according to an announcement over the weekend from the State Department.  Afshar, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime, celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to the United States as the "Great Satan." Afshar and Hosseiny are just a few relatives of Iranian regime clerics and IRGC commanders embedding themselves in the Western societies their relatives regularly denounce and fight against. "These women are posting in bikinis, on yachts, they are wearing v-neck dresses down to their bellybuttons, they are wannabee Instagram influencers. All on the blood money – money that was embezzled, stolen from the Iranian people. And there's thousands of them, not just two, there's thousands in the U.S. and in Canada and in London," Sheila Nazarian, who fled Iran as a child, told Fox News' Dana Perino.  MAJOR NATIONAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY EXPOSED AS DHS REVEALS HOW RELATIVES OF TERROR ARCHITECT ALLOWED INTO US "And, they are such hypocrites. You can show a few strands of hair in Iran, get 74 lashes – I've seen women kicked to the ground, kicked in their head while on the ground for violating the hijab policy in Iran," she continued. "Women have been raped, women have been killed for showing their hair. Much less, these women showing – like if you look at their Instagram it's infuriating – they're on yachts, they're on helicopters, they're shopping on Rodeo Drive half-naked and it's almost like rules for thee but not for me on full display." Photos taken shortly after federal officials intercepted Afshar and her daughter at their home several miles outside of downtown Los Angeles, provide a glimpse into the pair's life and the home they were residing in and renting out to tenants. Images of the roughly half-a-million dollar property, which, according to the New York Post, was bought by Afshar in 2021, show the small Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, Afshar resided in, the main property it was attached to, and a Model 3 Tesla she reportedly drove.  Afshar lived in a small ADU behind that main property, while her daughter handled leasing obligations virtually for her mother, who reportedly does not speak English well enough to do so herself. Photos of the main property showed furniture laid out in the front lawn. Inside the ADU, a selfie ring-light, a flat-screen television mount, a box for a flat-screen television, and a life-sized female mannequin can be seen. On the outside, the ADU looks modest and rather unexciting, but the main property can be seen with furniture and other items strewn across the front of the property.   In addition to photos of the exterior of the main residence and its ADU, photos were also captured at the property of a Model 3 Tesla stuffed with luxury brand-name goods, which reportedly belonged to Afshar, or her daughter. Prior to Afshar deleting her Instagram page, she could reportedly be seen posing in designer outfits, next to a helicopter, in scantily clad swimwear showing off stomach tattoos and lounging on a jet-ski, and more. PARENTS OF MACDILL BOMB SUSPECTS ARE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, DHS WARNS OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DANGERS  Inside the Tesla, photos showed a Miss Dior bag on one of the seats, designer cushions, a Sephora makeup bag, and other bags stuffed with things. Papers, including what appeared to be parking tickets, as well as something with Arabic writing on it, were also pictured inside the vehicle.  The move to arrest Afshar and Hosseiny is just one of the latest targeting Iranian-regime counterparts and their families for living comfortable lives within the United States. Earlier this month, the State Department also terminated the legal status of Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, the daughter of a former senior Iranian official, and her husband. Both are no longer in the U.S. and are barred from reentry. Meanwhile, Eissa Hashemi, the son of a former Iranian-regime spokesperson dubbed "Screaming Mary" by the American media when she led the communications drive for a group of Iranian militants in 1979 when they stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and held dozens of Americans hostage for over a year, is also facing calls to be investigated and deported, according to online petitions. His life in Los Angeles was described by the New York Post as "affluent."  Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital that both Afshar and her daughter entered the U.S. in 2015. Afshar entered on a tourist visa in June, while her daughter, Hosseiny, entered in July on a student visa. Both were granted asylum status by a judge in 2019. Bis added that Afshar became a green card holder under the Biden administration in 2021, giving her permanent lawful status. Two years later, in 2023, Hosseiny also got her green card, gaining permanent lawful status.  According to Bis, Soleimani Afshar even filed a naturalization application last July. On her application, she disclosed that she had traveled to Iran at least four times since being issued a green card. Bis said these trips to Iran "illustrate her asylum claims were fraudulent." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d629a23fb569bd9085bd82 Inside Antifa-linked group's plan to 'structurally change' the US as May Day unrest approaches te 2026-04-08T10:10:42.358Z Inside Antifa-linked group's plan to 'structurally change' the US as May Day unrest approaches FIRST ON FOX: A far-left activist group with ties to anti-ICE protests, Antifa, and broader left-wing organizing is openly calling for a "political revolution" and a sweeping overhaul of the American system that includes pressure on college campuses, according to newly obtained training materials. Slides from a March 2026 Sunrise Movement membership meeting, obtained by Defending Education, lay out a vision to "structurally change the foundations of this country" in pursuit of "eco-socialism" and a "multi-racial democracy." The internal presentation outlines what the group describes as its "grand objective," including the passage of Green New Deal legislation and dismantling what it calls the "billionaire 2 party system." In a slide called "On the road to revolution," the group outlines the top three goals of "Phase 1," which include: "‘Stop Trump’s grip on power," "build up to mass noncooperation" with protests like May Day, and "use the 2026 midterms to to build toward electoral breakthrough — win big." SCATHING REPORT REVEALS ANTIFA-LINKED ORG PASSING OUT MATERIAL TO K-12 STUDENTS: 'POLITICAL REVOLUTION' The plan for Phase 2, which takes place in 2028, includes "MASS strikes," "Huge historic 2028 turnout for our candidate," "biggest tentpole of masses against Trump + his billionaires." The Phase 3 "political revolution" is planned for 2029 to 2031, and Phase 4 in 2032 and beyond is titled "The New System," which the presentation says will include: "Happiness (maybe)." The materials highlight specific actions to target corporations, including hotel chains. One slide outlines tactics such as "booking and cancelling reservations at Hilton Hotels" as part of a broader pressure campaign, while another calls on college students to push schools to cut ties with companies labeled as "ICE enablers like Hilton" in an effort to "topple the corporate pillar." The strategy ties campus activism directly to national objectives, encouraging students to use institutional relationships, such as university vendor contracts, to drive corporate boycotts and broader disruption. DOZENS ARRESTED AFTER PROTESTERS TAKE OVER NYC HOTEL LOBBY DURING ANTI-ICE DEMONSTRATION In addition, the presentation lays out three potential political scenarios the group says could unfold in the coming years. One, labeled a "full dictatorship," envisions Trump allegedly "steal[ing]" future elections, using the military to suppress opposition, and ending free speech. A second scenario, described as a "seesaw democracy," predicts Democrats could win elections but be unable to govern effectively due to institutional constraints, leading to shifting public opinion and the eventual return of "authoritarians." The third and preferred outcome outlined in the slides calls for "mass noncooperation and huge electoral turnout" to remove Trump and his allies from power, followed by broad public support to dismantle the current political system and enact sweeping economic and social reforms. "While calls for a ‘political revolution’ by left-wing activist groups are not unique, these coordinated plans to put economic and social pressure on universities to achieve a socialist ‘democracy’ should raise serious concerns," Rhyen Staley, director of research at Defending Education, told Fox News Digital. "Our academic institutions should be places of higher learning, discovery, and robust debate around ideas and policies, not weaponized or punished to achieve a ‘structural change’ to the political foundations of this country." Fox News Digital reached out to the Sunrise Movement for comment.  Sunrise Movement's far-left ties were enough to spark concern from the House Judiciary Committee chairman in November, Fox News Digital first reported, particularly its links to Antifa, a movement the Trump administration has labeled a terrorist organization. Far-left activist groups like the Sunrise Movement have been calling for a nationwide strike on May 1, the traditional May Day holiday that has long been embraced by communist and socialist movements as a day of mass political action. At a No Kings Rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, in late March, Fox News Digital reported that Ezra Levin, the co-founder of Indivisible, the protest's key organizer, joined the communist call for a national strike and urged protesters to prepare for economic disruption on May Day, similar to a shutdown that saw limited success in Minneapolis during protests on Jan. 23 against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "I want everyone here to put this on their calendar… It is a tactical goal, an escalation… It is an economic show of force, inspired by Minnesota’s own day of truth and action," Levin told the crowd. Levin continued, "On May 1, on May Day, we are saying, ‘No business as usual.’ No work, no school, no shopping. We’re going to show up and say, 'We’re putting workers over billionaires and kings.’" Fox News Digital’s Asra Q. Nomani contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d623083fb569bd9085bc5b Arizona Corporation Commission To Host Summer Preparedness Workshop te 2026-04-08T09:42:32.039Z Arizona Corporation Commission To Host Summer Preparedness Workshop By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will host its annual 2026 Summer Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, April 14, at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room One at the Commission’s Offices. The workshop will also be available virtually. This annual event serves as a critical exercise in which Arizona’s regulated electric utilities present detailed plans to the Commission outlining their readiness to meet peak electricity demand during the state’s intense summer heat. The workshop allows the ACC to review utility preparations, verify proactive grid maintenance efforts year-round, and confirm that infrastructure remains safe, reliable, and resilient for customers. Arizona’s summer temperatures routinely drive record-breaking electricity demand as residents rely heavily on air-conditioning. In recent years, major utilities—including Arizona Public Service (APS), Salt River Project (SRP), and Tucson Electric Power (TEP)—have repeatedly set new peak demand records amid scorching heat, with highs often exceeding 115 degrees in the Phoenix area. In 2025, utilities forecasted and prepared for peaks exceeding 8,400 MW for APS and SRP each, while emphasizing additions of solar, battery storage, and other resources alongside adequate reserves to maintain reliability. The commission uses the workshop to ensure utilities demonstrate sufficient generating capacity, transmission readiness, maintenance schedules, emergency response protocols, and contingency measures for high-demand periods. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Arizona Corporation Commission To Host Summer Preparedness Workshop first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d622f33fb569bd9085bc52 Hamadeh Renews Call For Federal Ban On Ranked-Choice Voting Following Maine Court Ruling te 2026-04-08T09:42:11.181Z Hamadeh Renews Call For Federal Ban On Ranked-Choice Voting Following Maine Court Ruling By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) is renewing his call for a federal ban on ranked-choice voting (RCV) following a Maine court ruling that limited the system’s use in certain elections, citing concerns about election integrity and consistency in federal contests. Debate over ranked-choice voting in Maine has included legal challenges to its application. In its ruling, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court found that ranked-choice voting could not be used in certain general elections for state offices where the state constitution requires winners to be determined by plurality. Responding to developments surrounding ranked-choice voting, Hamadeh renewed his call for federal action. His office reiterated that position in a recent post on X, calling for a nationwide ban on ranked-choice voting in federal races. Hamadeh’s team wrote, “The Maine Supreme Judicial Court just ruled that Democrats’ latest attempt to force Ranked-Choice Voting on governor and state legislative races is unconstitutional. Ranked-choice voting creates chaos, disenfranchises voters, and destroys trust in our elections. That’s why it fails everywhere it’s tried, and exactly why Congressman Hamadeh introduced the Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act to ban this corrupt system once and for all in all federal elections.” The Maine Supreme Judicial Court just ruled that Democrats’ latest attempt to force Ranked-Choice Voting on governor and state legislative races is unconstitutional. Ranked-choice voting creates chaos, disenfranchises voters, and destroys trust in our elections. That’s why it… — Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) April 6, 2026 The Arizona congressman previously introduced H.R. 3040, the “Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act,” in April 2025. The legislation would amend the Help America Vote Act to ban the use of ranked-choice voting in elections for Congress and the presidency. Hamadeh said the bill would prohibit what he described as a “confusing and disenfranchising voting scheme,” and raised concerns that ranked-choice voting can alter outcomes through multiple rounds of vote redistribution. Ranked-choice voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting a single candidate. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and those ballots are redistributed based on voters’ next selections. The process continues in rounds until a candidate secures a majority. The system is currently used in a limited number of states for federal elections. Maine employs ranked-choice voting in congressional and presidential races, making it the first state to adopt the system at that level. Alaska also uses ranked-choice voting for federal elections following voter-approved reforms. A repeal effort narrowly failed by 664 votes in 2024. Opposition to ranked-choice voting has expanded across multiple states. Hamadeh’s renewed push reflects a broader Republican effort to prohibit the system, with several states enacting bans or considering legislation to prevent its use. Hamadeh’s proposal would apply only to federal elections and require congressional approval before taking effect. If enacted, states would retain authority over their own election systems for state and local races. The legislation has remained in committee since its introduction and has not advanced. 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 Hamadeh Renews Call For Federal Ban On Ranked-Choice Voting Following Maine Court Ruling first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d622de3fb569bd9085bc49 GOP Lawmakers Challenge Pima County’s Resolution Blocking ICE Enforcement te 2026-04-08T09:41:50.055Z GOP Lawmakers Challenge Pima County’s Resolution Blocking ICE Enforcement By Staff Reporter | Republican lawmakers are challenging Pima County over its resolution to prevent federal immigration enforcement from using county property.  House and Senate leadership filed a complaint with Attorney General Kris Mayes on Monday requesting an SB1487 Investigation. There is only one other active complaint under this designation, relating to a similar regulation prohibiting federal immigration enforcement activity on city property passed by the city of Phoenix.  In February, Pima County adopted a resolution, “Protecting County-Owned Properties,” prohibiting county departments, agencies, and employees from giving federal officials access to county buildings without a court warrant. The policy also barred departments, agencies, and employees from voluntarily assisting, facilitating, or cooperating with immigration enforcement.  The policy also prohibited county property from being used for staging areas, processing locations, or operations bases for immigration enforcement. The county defined staging area to include an assembling, mobilization, or deployment of vehicles, equipment, materials, or personnel for immigration enforcement.  Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott told AZPM that federal agents would have to justify themselves to county officials.  “If somebody with an enforceable warrant comes in, wanting to deal with what we’ve heard are the ‘worst of the worst,’ they’re going to be able to do that,” said Scott. “These warrantless, random sweeps that we’ve been seeing around the country are not going to happen on county property.” Pima County Supervisor Tanya Nunez went a step further. She told KOLD that ICE needed to cease operations entirely.  “It’s a first step, it’s an important step, but it is really just the beginning. We need to have ICE not operate anywhere in our community, not just county property,” said Nunez.  According to the supervisors, the goal of the resolution was to prevent mass deportations and to limit immigration agents to warrant-based actions.  GOP leadership in the legislature say this resolution violates Arizona law prohibiting subdivisions of the state from limiting or restricting the enforcement of federal immigration laws, and the Supremacy Clause included in the Arizona Constitution. Senate President Warren Petersen called the resolution a “radical” undermining of public safety in a press release. “We’re seeing Democrat-run local governments put radical political agendas ahead of public safety,” said Petersen. “Instead of supporting law enforcement and protecting their citizens from crime, they’re creating barriers that make it harder to enforce the law and easier for criminals to stay in our communities.” Senate President Pro Tempore TJ Shope argued these patchwork mandates from municipalities would only undermine law and order. “This is about making sure our laws are applied consistently across Arizona,” said Shope. “When one county decides to go rogue, it creates gaps that undermine enforcement statewide. Arizonans expect coordination between all levels of government, not policies that tie the hands of law enforcement.” House Majority Leader John Kavanagh questioned whether Mayes would have an biased approach, given her outspoken criticisms of ICE. “Given her record and her public opposition to immigration enforcement, there is a serious question about whether she can review this case objectively. This is not a policy debate. The law is clear, and it must be applied,” said Kavanagh.  The city of Phoenix passed a regulation similar to Pima County’s resolution last month. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post GOP Lawmakers Challenge Pima County’s Resolution Blocking ICE Enforcement first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d622c93fb569bd9085bc40 AZFEC: U.S. Supreme Court Expected To Clear Path For States To Adopt Their Own SAVE Act Legislation  te 2026-04-08T09:41:29.269Z AZFEC: U.S. Supreme Court Expected To Clear Path For States To Adopt Their Own SAVE Act Legislation  By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | Arizona has been working to stop noncitizens from voting in our elections for over 20 years. After years of litigation, we are near the final step in proving our model works. That’s why last month we filed a brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 9th Circuit’s radical decision blocking our proof of citizenship laws from going into effect, and it should be an easy decision for them.  The Supreme Court told us in 2013 that we could require proof of citizenship on our own state voter registration form. They said it again in 2024, just weeks before the election. And yet, the 9th Circuit, in defiance of the Supreme Court, determined that essentially every aspect of the laws is unconstitutional, and that they were passed with “discriminatory intent.”   While we continue to wait on Congress to pass the SAVE Act, Arizona’s model is one every state can and must adopt immediately. When the Supreme Court takes the case, every obstacle will be removed for them… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: U.S. Supreme Court Expected To Clear Path For States To Adopt Their Own SAVE Act Legislation  first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d6229a3fb569bd9085bc10 Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks amid 2-week ceasefire te 2026-04-08T09:40:42.608Z Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks amid 2-week ceasefire President Donald Trump's support for his war with Iran began to publicly fray within his own party, as some in the GOP bucked the president’s threat Tuesday morning. Trump has for several days suggested he would order the military to destroy much of Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including energy sites and bridges, if the country does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump planted that flag again Tuesday morning, declaring that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not act before his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. While the threat was reversed shortly before the deadline in a Truth Social post revealing a two-week ceasefire after talks with Pakistani leaders, Trump's strategy is unpredictable. "Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated," Trump wrote. "On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution." EX-TRUMP ALLY MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE JOINS LEFT-WING CALLS FOR THE 25TH AMENDMENT AS IRAN DEADLINE NEARS He added the administration received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and officials "believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate." While Republicans have largely kept quiet about the war, many are refusing to use the term despite Trump referring to it as such on several occasions. But his latest threat has rattled some in the GOP, who view it as a betrayal of how America operates in wartime. Still, they aren’t calling for Congress to reassert itself as Operation Epic Fury continues in the Middle East.  "So, let me be clear: I do not support the destruction of a ‘whole civilization,’" Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, wrote on social media Tuesday afternoon. "That is not who we are, and it is not consistent with the principles that have long guided America." "I have and will continue to support a strong national defense—one that is focused, disciplined, and firmly rooted in protecting the safety and security of the American people," the Texas Republican added. "But, how we protect the lives of the innocent is just as important as how we engage the enemy." And Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who has bucked Trump on Venezuela but largely toed the party-line on Iran, called for the saber-rattling to end.  She charged that his threat "cannot be excused away as an attempt to gain leverage in negotiations with Iran." "This type of rhetoric is an affront to the ideals our nation has sought to uphold and promote around the world for nearly 250 years," Murkowski said on X. "It undermines our long-standing role as a global beacon of freedom and directly endangers Americans both abroad and at home." DEMOCRATS THREATEN TO GRIND SENATE TO A HALT TO FORCE PUBLIC IRAN HEARINGS Others, like Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., a close ally of the president’s, hoped that Trump’s threat was "bluster."  "I do not want to see that we are not at war with the Iranian people. We are trying to liberate them," Johnson said.  Though they are publicly breaking with the latest threat, none have called for legislative action. Both Murkowski and Johnson have repeatedly voted against war powers resolutions pushed by Senate Democrats seeking to block Trump’s authority in Iran. Still, Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, has vowed to oppose more funding for the president’s Iran campaign until Congress votes to authorize the war, and former Republican-turned independent Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., wants Congress to conduct oversight of the president’s Iran campaign.  Neither chamber has conducted an oversight hearing so far.  "The United States does not destroy civilizations. Nor do we threaten to do so as some sort of negotiating tactic," Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., who recently left the Republican Party ahead of a potentially bruising reelection bid, wrote on social media. Congressional Democrats erupted against Trump’s threat Tuesday with many lawmakers calling for the president’s impeachment or removal via the 25th Amendment. Some Democrats, including Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., have said those proposals are "unrealistic" in the face of widespread GOP opposition. The House and Senate are not scheduled to return to Washington until the week of April 13. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d61c083fb569bd9085b577 JONATHAN TURLEY: This blue state's latest attack on free speech is awful and sneaky, too te 2026-04-08T09:12:40.042Z JONATHAN TURLEY: This blue state's latest attack on free speech is awful and sneaky, too Colorado's tourism slogan, "it's our nature," has a menacing meaning for free speech advocates. Colorado is now arguably the most anti-free speech state in the union, pushing an array of measures attacking those with opposing social and political views. The irony is that the state has proved a bonanza for free speech with spectacular legal failures that reaffirmed rather than restricted the First Amendment. Now, the Democratic legislature and governor are back with new unconstitutional measures, including a requirement that lawyers not share information with federal immigration officials as a condition for filing with state courts. Colorado legislators and judges have spent years attacking core free speech and associational rights. In the last election, the state attempted to strip President Donald Trump from the ballot with the support of a majority of its Democratic-controlled state supreme court. (The effort was later declared unconstitutional in a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court. Colorado could not even get any of the liberal justices to support its actions). The state is responsible for the efforts to force business owners to create products celebrating same-sex marriages. That effort led to the Masterpiece Cake Shop case and then the 303 Creative case. Even after losing earlier efforts against Masterpiece Cake Shop owner Jack Phillips, the targeting of its owner continued for years. That litigation proved to be a tremendous victory for free speech. Colorado has also been leading the fight to limit the speech and associational rights of professionals and parents on "conversion therapy." Recently, that effort led to another massive loss before the Supreme Court in Chiles v. Salazar, resulting in a resounding 8-1 rejection of Colorado's position. It could only secure the vote of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. KAGAN TURNS ON LIBERAL ALLY JACKSON WITH FOOTNOTE JAB OVER FREE SPEECH After that near-unanimous ruling against the state, Colorado responded by doubling down with legislation to expose any counselors engaged in conversion therapy to heightened legal liability, including waiving any statute of limitations. That case could also result in legal challenges as Colorado continues to spend a fortune on seeking to curtail free speech rights. Now, the state is defending a new public accommodation law, HB 25-1312, that defines "gender expression" to include "chosen name" and "how an individual chooses to be addressed." As in past Colorado cases, the state secured favorable rulings from district court judges. President Joe Biden-nominated U.S. District Judge Regina Rodriguez refused to grant a preliminary injunction against the Colorado public accommodation law. COLORADO HOUSE ADVANCES CONVERSION THERAPY LAWSUIT BILL; GOP LAWMAKER CALLS IT ‘SLAP IN THE FACE’ TO SCOTUS The Alliance Defending Freedom is appealing the matter to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on behalf of its clients, XX-XY Athletics and Born Again Used Books. Other appeals are also being brought in the matter. At the same time, the state has moved forward on Senate Bill 25-276, which imposes a threshold condition for state e-filings that requires lawyers to certify annually "under penalty of perjury," that they will not use "personal identifying information" from the system to help federal immigration enforcement. The provision is vague on critical points in seeking to bar any information that might identify an individual or cooperating or assisting in federal enforcement. While the rule allows for compliance with federal law and court orders, it leaves considerable ambiguity on the scope of the rule. JONATHAN TURLEY: WHY BLUE STATES' NEW ANTI-ICE LAWS ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL VIRTUE SIGNALING It is common for courts to consider specific motions to seal certain information, but such motions must state a legal basis for such withholding of information in a given case. Lawyers have already objected to the compelled endorsement of the state's anti-ICE policies as a condition to their representing their clients, as well as a bar on cooperating with federal authorities. The law will likely face an immediate challenge not only from lawyers and clients but also from the federal government. JONATHAN TURLEY: JUSTICE JACKSON'S 'CHILES' DISSENT REVEALS NARROW VIEW OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT Denver Gazette investigative columnist Jimmy Sengenberger has been covering the story on limiting what is considered a public resource. The Colorado Judicial Branch's page on the law previously posted a statement that "In September 2025, some users may have briefly seen a certification requirement appear in the system." It noted that the Judicial Department elected to take it down "for further internal and external discussion regarding the implementation of the new statutory requirements." However, it announced implementation in March. It stated that the condition would apply to any "third party" with access to the system – "certain attorneys, LLPs, and, in certain case types, pro se litigants" with access to information that is not "available to the public online, in person, or through a records request." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It added, "We recognize that some people may be frustrated by the requirements of this new legislation," but insisted that the "judiciary is required to comply with the laws as enacted by the legislature and has worked hard to make the process as easy as possible." In my view, the law is facially unconstitutional and should be struck down. Regardless of the outcome on these challenges, Colorado appears hellbent on maintaining its dubious status as the most anti-free speech state in the union. Citizens will continue to subsidize this effort to defend laws compelling or censoring speech. Colorado's record is reminiscent of other blue jurisdictions like New York, Illinois and Washington, D.C. in creating precedent in support of gun rights. In passing flagrantly unconstitutional gun control legislation, these Democratic legislators and governors proved a windfall for gun rights advocates in triggering a series of major Second Amendment victories, including New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen and Heller v. District of Columbia. Colorado appears to be working to create the same legacy on the First Amendment. The state motto, "Nil Sine Numine" (Nothing without Providence), is fitting. For free speech advocates, Colorado has proven positively a godsend in its string of losses in seeking to gut the First Amendment. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d61bf43fb569bd9085b56e ICE arrests 13 after tip on truck drivers at Pennsylvania DMV sparks chaotic scene te 2026-04-08T09:12:20.422Z ICE arrests 13 after tip on truck drivers at Pennsylvania DMV sparks chaotic scene Armstrong County Sheriff Frank Pitzer said multiple people fled federal agents and abandoned vehicles in the street during a chaotic scene outside a PennDOT licensing center near Kittanning, Pennsylvania, where more than a dozen illegal immigrants were ultimately arrested. "It went even as far as people exiting their vehicles and abandoning them on the street," Pitzer told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  Authorities said the incident followed tips from the public reporting numerous suspected immigrant drivers — many operating tractor-trailers — outside the West Kittanning Driver’s Licensing Center. One witness told Fox News Digital he contacted DHS and filmed the scene Friday morning after noticing an "unusual amount" of people gathered outside the facility. SOME STATES HAVE LET UNQUALIFIED FOREIGN DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AND AMERICANS PAY THE PRICE Pitzer said he received reports that multiple individuals attempted to flee when agents arrived, as eyewitness accounts described brief chaos in the area. The sheriff told the paper he supports Trump’s enforcement efforts but wanted to see a "better plan" in situations like Friday’s, where he said only a "handful" of agents tried to handle "over 100 people." Zach Scherer, a Butler-area firefighter and activist who was in attendance when President Donald Trump was nearly assassinated in that adjoining county in 2024, told Fox News Digital he filmed video early Friday showing an unusually large number of people outside the DLC. "I reached out to local law enforcement as well as a call to DHS Pittsburgh [to] let them know," Scherer said. "That’s when police came, as well as ICE. Later in the afternoon when I got to the DMV, there was still ICE present and 13 illegals were arrested," said Scherer, who also shared video from the DLC he took himself. Another man walked into the DLC and began filming and asking those in line where they were from. One man said "China," which the videographer suggested was a sarcastic remark, while others said "Pakistan." It remained unclear if any of the men in the original videos that prompted the tips were the illegal immigrants ultimately captured by the feds. DLC neighbor Gary Klingensmith also recounted the scene to KDKA, saying that when officers opened big-rig cab doors, "like 10 people came out" of some of them. HOMELAND SECURITY VOWS DEPORTATION OPERATIONS ‘WILL CONTINUE’ AS ICE AGENTS HELP TSA, AGENCY DEFUNDED People began running through yards to escape ICE and there were "multiple" big rigs in the DLC lot, he said. A DHS spokesperson confirmed much of the situation to Fox News Digital on Monday, adding that the East Franklin Township Police Department also called ICE after several citizens reported an "abnormally large amount of individuals outside the [DLC] in Kittanning." The spokesperson said 13 illegal immigrants — including individuals from Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan — were arrested, and one may also face additional charges of resisting arrest and assault on an officer. "Residents thanked ICE for investigating their concerns and responding to their calls. The incident remains under investigation," the spokesperson said. Alexis Campbell, a spokeswoman for PennDOT, told Fox News Digital the agency did not coordinate with federal officials in "any capacity in relation to this activity" and suggested the rush of truckers to the DLC was likely spurred by a coincidental mass expiration or required adjustment of key records. "The West Kittanning Driver License Center was processing medical form updates for current holders of non-domiciled commercial learner’s permit or driver license holders, which resulted in a large number of customers at West Kittanning." EXCLUSIVE: CAMERAS CAPTURE TRUCKERS UNABLE TO READ ROAD SIGNS, ANSWER BASIC QUESTIONS DURING FLORIDA CRACKDOWN Campbell said PennDOT follows all state and federal laws to issue licenses to "lawfully present individuals" and that it uses the federal SAVE system to verify legal presence. The Shapiro administration has been at odds with DHS after multiple Pennsylvania-issued licenses were found during arrests of illegal immigrant non-domiciled truckers around the country. An illegal immigrant with a Northeast Philadelphia address was arrested during a roadside immigration operation in Oklahoma, sparking a dispute between the Trump administration and Gov. Josh Shapiro over who was the negligent party. SEMI-TRUCK DRIVER HELD ON ICE DETAINER AFTER 4 KILLED IN HEAD-ON CRASH Harrisburg officials previously told Fox News Digital that then-Secretary Kristi Noem needed to better upkeep her database of lawful residents. Campbell noted PennDOT remains under a federal pause on issuing new non-domiciled CDLs by USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). "Per the direction of FMCSA, no non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits or driver licenses were issued or reissued. PennDOT remains steadfast in following state and federal law and there is no activity or transaction occurring at West Kittanning or elsewhere that violates state or federal law." DOT CLOSES MAJOR COMMERCIAL TRUCKING LOOPHOLE BLAMED FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CAUSING FATAL CRASHES USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy's office declined comment, while a representative for Shapiro told Fox News Digital that PennDOT's statements speak for the governor. Duffy has been highlighting the scourge of illegal immigrants holding non-domiciled CDL licenses in the time since an Indian national allegedly killed a carload of people on Florida's Turnpike last year while navigating an illegal U-turn near Port St. Lucie last year. The news in Kittanning came as ICE separately arrested more than 800 people due to tips and records provided by TSA officials for the first 12 months of President Donald Trump's administration, according to a Reuters report. The report cited the TSA's Secure Flight Program as the source for the 31,000 total traveler records reviewed by authorities. That database was created in 2007 to help DHS check for potential passengers on terrorist and other federal watch lists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d61be03fb569bd9085b565 STEVE FORBES: Iran’s nuclear insanity leaves America and allies no room to blink te 2026-04-08T09:12:00.735Z STEVE FORBES: Iran’s nuclear insanity leaves America and allies no room to blink The West has a bad habit of mistaking fanaticism for grievance and terror for "complexity." It is a perverse mindset that can lead to deadly outcomes. Nowhere has that delusion been more dangerous than with Iran. For nearly half a century, polite opinion has insisted that the regime in Tehran can somehow be moderated, accommodated, or reasoned into good behavior. Nonsense. Iran’s rulers are not misunderstood pragmatists. They are revolutionary theocrats who have built their state on repression at home and terror abroad. The nuclear threat alone should end the argument. In its February 2026 report, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran had nearly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium that is but a small step from nuclear weapons-grade purity. That should have set off alarms in every capital of the free world. This is not fuel for peaceful commerce. Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapons state producing and stockpiling uranium at this level. That is not normal behavior. It is a giant warning siren. TANVI RATNA: WITH ONE WAR, TRUMP IS BREAKING MIDDLE EAST'S OLD POWER STRUCTURE Then there is delivery power. The Center for Strategic and International Studies points out that Iran possesses the largest and most diverse missile arsenal in the Mideast, including thousands of ballistic and cruise missiles. It has also poured resources into manufacturing drones by the thousands, both for direct use and for proxy warfare. Put plainly: a regime nearing nuclear-weapons capability is simultaneously building the means to intimidate neighbors, overwhelm defenses, and menace U.S. interests and allies across an already fragile region. This is not just an Israeli problem. It is a Middle East problem, a Europe problem and an American problem. Nor does Tehran merely threaten from within its own borders. It exports mayhem. The U.S. State Department still identifies Iran as the leading state sponsor of terrorism. That support is not abstract. It runs through Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, and the Houthis in Yemen — proxies armed, financed, trained and directed to spread chaos, attack civilians, threaten Israel, intimidate Arab governments and disrupt international commerce. Tehran’s rulers do not seek regional stability. They seek leverage through fear. Americans, above all, should not need this explained. The Islamic Republic announced itself to the world in 1979 with the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. More than 50 Americans were taken hostage and held for 444 days. That outrage was not an aberration; it was a mission statement. The regime’s hostility to the United States has never been incidental. It is foundational. The White House pointed out last month that, for nearly half a century, Iran has killed and maimed thousands of American citizens and service members through its own forces and proxy militias. And what kind of regime is this internally? One that murders its own people on a staggering scale. Protests this year prompted government security forces to kill tens of thousands of its citizens. The exact number may still be contested. The moral fact is not. This regime also routinely tortured detainees, staged forced confessions and used execution as an instrument of state terror. A government that behaves this way toward its own people would not become more civilized once it got a nuclear umbrella. INSIDE IRAN’S MILITARY: MISSILES, MILITIAS AND A FORCE BUILT FOR SURVIVAL Then there is the economic blackmail. The Strait of Hormuz remainsStrait of Hormuz remains one of the most important energy chokepoints on the planet. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption passes through it, and about one-fifth of global LNG trade moves through the same corridor.  Any regime with the ability — and the willingness — to harass shipping there has a hand on the world’s economic throat. Iran knows this. It has long treated the strait not as an international passageway but as a geopolitical hostage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Yet much of the Western media still approaches this regime with a strange softness, as though the real danger lies not in Tehran’s nuclear sprint, missile buildup, drone swarms, terror proxies, or domestic slaughter, but in the possibility that the regime might actually be stopped or removed altogether. That inversion of morality has done enormous damage. It is why outlets willing to say plainly what Iran is — Fox News among them — matter. The public must hear the unvarnished truth: stopping Tehran’s theocratic terror machine would be good for Israel, good for Arab states, good for Europe, good for America and good for the long- suffering people of Iran. President Trump’s nationwide address last week was a start, but what the stakes are must be hammered home again and again. The blood-soaked fanatics running Iran and their strange sympathizers know all too well Iran is getting crushed militarily. It is counting on political and media pressure to get the U.S. and Israel to stop operations before their mission is completed. The choice is no longer between confrontation and calm. That choice disappeared years ago. The real choice now is between stopping Iran before it crosses the final thresholds of menace — or paying a vastly greater price later. Peace is not preserved by indulging a death cult. Peace is preserved by defeating one before it acquires the means to blackmail the world. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM STEVE FORBES Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d61bcd3fb569bd9085b55c AOC tells troops to refuse 'illegal' orders ahead of Trump's looming Iran deadline te 2026-04-08T09:11:41.276Z AOC tells troops to refuse 'illegal' orders ahead of Trump's looming Iran deadline Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., urged U.S. service members to "refuse illegal orders" Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out Iran’s "civilization." "The President’s mental faculties are collapsing and cannot be trusted," Ocasio-Cortez wrote in response to Trump’s Truth Social post. "To every individual in the President’s chain of command: You have a duty to refuse illegal orders. That includes carrying out this threat." Trump appeared to issue a warning about bombing some of Iran’s civilian infrastructure in an effort to persuade the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, among other demands. The president set a deadline of 8 p.m. Eastern time. Ocasio-Cortez’s denunciation comes as a growing number of Democratic lawmakers on the party’s leftward flank have called for Trump to be impeached, though that effort will likely face an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled House. Some Democrats have also urged the cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment in an attempt to remove Trump from power — a highly unrealistic outcome. WHY TRUMP FACES AN AGONIZING DECISION ON OBLITERATING IRAN’S OIL SUPPLY IF HE CAN’T GET A DEAL Ocasio-Cortez, a leading progressive lawmaker, joined Democrats Tuesday in supporting Trump’s removal from power. House Democratic leadership notably stopped short of calling for Trump’s ouster in a statement issued Tuesday.  The Democratic leaders instead urged House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to immediately reconvene the House and vote on a war powers resolution to block Trump from further military action. The chamber is currently in a district work period until the week of April 13. TRUMP’S APOCALYPTIC IRAN WARNING RAISES STAKES FOR SWEEPING US STRIKE THREAT "It’s time for House Republicans to put patriotic duty over party loyalty and join Democrats in stopping this madness," the group, led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., wrote.  The White House fired back at Democrats' messaging in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This is pathetic. Democrats have been talking about impeaching President Trump since before he was even sworn into office," White House spokesman Davis Ingle said. "The Democrats in Congress are deranged, weak, and ineffective, which is why their approval ratings are at historic lows." Ocasio-Cortez’s plea to U.S. service members comes after the Department of Justice opened an investigation in 2025 into six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging troops and members of the intelligence community to reject "illegal" orders from the government. The lawmakers included Sens. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., as well as Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., Chrissy Houlahan and Chris DeLuzio, D-Pa. TRUMP SAYS 'LOSERS' SCHUMER, DEMS WOULD HAVE CRITICIZED ANY DECISION HE MADE ON IRAN A grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict those lawmakers in February in a notable setback for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro. Kelly warned Trump earlier this week against moving forward with targeting non-military infrastructure in Iran. "Illegal orders to make civilians suffer would be a black mark on our military and our country," the Arizona Democrat wrote on social media. Fox News Digital reached out to Ocasio-Cortez’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d61bb93fb569bd9085b553 America is too dependent on drugs from China. Worst-case scenario could be disastrous te 2026-04-08T09:11:21.836Z America is too dependent on drugs from China. Worst-case scenario could be disastrous Policymakers have been aware of U.S. vulnerability to China’s supply chain dominance for decades, and have contemplated the possibility of Beijing weaponizing its control by throttling exports to the United States. Last summer, Chinese President Xi Jinping did. Relying on an adversary’s good graces on matters of national health and security invites disaster. But critical minerals are only one weakness. Washington also relies on Beijing for the nation’s pharmaceuticals. It should be intolerable.  In 2000, America imported roughly 100,000 metric tons of pharmaceuticals. By 2024, that figure had jumped above 800,000 metric tons. Last year, the United States imported roughly 90% of inputs for prescription drugs. About half of these medicines come from India, but India sources 70% to 80% of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from China.  America’s medical dependency on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) does not end there. Chinese companies are now beginning to outpace U.S. competitors in drug discovery, not merely drug production. Consider this warning from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology: "In just three years, China’s biopharmaceutical industry rose from near irrelevance to dominance." What does that mean practically? Per the commission’s findings: "This overall innovation trend is set to accelerate, with Chinese drugs projected to account for 35%" of new drug approvals by 2040. NOT JUST TARIFFS: FOREIGN NATIONS PROFITED OFF OF US — NOW TRUMP IS STRIKING BACK Americans are witnessing the offshoring of our medicine supply chains to a foreign adversary that has already exploited its control over critical minerals. The CCP has threatened to do the same with drugs. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, Chinese state media wire service Xinhua published commentary that threatened to impose export controls on pharmaceuticals to the United States, and thus plunge America in a "sea of coronavirus." America’s health infrastructure is dependent on a country with a history of weak intellectual property enforcement, state-backed chemical exports, and adversarial trade behavior. The next pandemic or health crisis could be weaponized purposefully through our own medicine cabinets. The threat is concerning, but the risks are not hypothetical. Beijing’s lack of quality health standards has materially harmed Americans over the past three decades.  In 1996, an internal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) memo issued a stark warning: "We literally have no control over bulk drugs that enter the US." The next year, Congress took steps to address this threat by requiring foreign pharmaceutical companies to register with the FDA. Ten years later, however, the government had not enforced this requirement. The results were deadly. In 2008, hundreds of Americans were injured or killed by contaminated Heparin, a blood thinner used in dialysis, surgery, and care to prevent blood clots. US NEEDS TO BREAK CHINA’S SUPPLY CHAIN CHOKEHOLD TO WIN THE TECH RACE Again, Congress acted and gave the FDA authorities and funding for foreign inspections by passing the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act of 2012. What has often transpired, however, is a cat-and-mouse game with Chinese producers delaying inspections and hiding potentially concerning products, while Beijing delays granting visas for FDA inspectors.  This history underscores the double-crisis of China’s dominance over America’s pharmaceuticals. On one hand, poor regulation, cost-cutting measures and evasive behavior have endangered, harmed and in some cases killed Americans who rely on life-saving drugs. On the other hand, the United States does not have alternative suppliers to tap. At present, we are stuck in the unacceptable position of hoping the CCP does not exploit this vulnerability, as they did with critical minerals. In their 2021 book "China Rx," authors Rosemary Gibson and Janardan Prasad Singh underscore this threat: "A poorly made drug could be the difference between life and death for those who take it. With medicine, there is no room for error. And it better be available when we need it." For these reasons, they warn that "worldwide dependence on a single country for life-saving medicines is breathtaking." CHAD WOLF: TRUMP IS SERIOUS ABOUT THE CHINA THREAT AND IS REBUILDING OUR ARSENAL Breathtaking, indeed, yet these concerns persist. In January, Illinois Democrat Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi sent letters to multiple Chinese companies over concerns of mislabeled and counterfeit GLP-1 drugs. Shortly thereafter, Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott introduced bipartisan legislation with New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to institute country-of-origin labeling requirements for drugs and APIs. Awareness is growing, but Americans need their governing institutions to act.  Most urgently, President Donald Trump should revisit an executive order from his first administration that required the U.S. government to prioritize domestic pharmaceutical producers for government procurement, with particular attention given to antibiotics. Secondly, the administration should fully enforce the Drug Supply Chain Security Act and ensure real-time digital tracking of pharmaceutical products from point of manufacture to point of sale.  Meanwhile, Congress should pass legislation requiring that all APIs used in sterile injectable drugs be sourced exclusively from FDA-registered suppliers, with mandatory independent testing prior to compounding. Congress should also require the FDA and DHS to permanently blacklist foreign entities caught shipping misbranded APIs and penalize U.S. companies that continue to purchase from these sources. This should be paired with diplomatic pressure on the Chinese government to crackdown on illegal API exporters. It should also include diplomatic initiatives with allies and partners to help track China’s exports of compounders transshipping through other markets to the U.S. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Washington also needs a pharmaceutical foreign dependency strategy focused on reshoring API production and incentivizing domestic manufacturing. This could include tax credits, direct federal contracts and regulatory fast-tracks for companies willing to invest in American API plants. This would not be necessarily aimed at full autonomy, but rather an increased capacity for domestic manufacturing, making us less prone to shocks from foreign sources. Congress should also increase criminal penalties for domestic distributors and compounders who knowingly use non-compliant APIs, particularly in products labeled for injection. Sanctions should be imposed on PRC entities involved in counterfeit API exports. Patient safety must be treated not just as a medical issue, but as a national defense priority. Finally, and perhaps most obviously, Congress should implement a blanket ban on the importation of compounders from China within a reasonable timeframe. This should be coupled with increased resources for Customs and Border Protection to adequately inspect de minimis imports from China. The pharmaceutical market cannot be a regulatory afterthought. The integrity of our drug supply is vulnerable to the whims of strategic rivals. Washington must act now to ensure the integrity and independence of our healthcare system. Our health and sovereignty depend on it. Michael Sobolik is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute specializing in United States-China relations. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MICHAEL SOBOLIK CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REBECCA HEINRICHS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d61b923fb569bd9085b546 Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives te 2026-04-08T09:10:42.115Z Stung by Voters, Republican Legislators Move to Curb Citizen Initiatives After citizens in Republican states used ballot measures to protect abortion, expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage, statehouses are moving to make such initiatives much harder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d61b7e3fb569bd9085b53d Georgia, Wisconsin Elections Show Declining Appetite for Republican Candidates te 2026-04-08T09:10:22.533Z Georgia, Wisconsin Elections Show Declining Appetite for Republican Candidates A Republican won Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, but Democrats shifted the district 25 points to the left since the 2024 presidential race. Conservative candidates lost in Wisconsin, too. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d616e33fb569bd9085b43a Blanche argues Trump can influence DOJ investigations, including those involving political foes te 2026-04-08T08:50:43.896Z Blanche argues Trump can influence DOJ investigations, including those involving political foes Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has a "right" and a "duty" to influence federal investigations, including those regarding the president's political enemies who probed him in the past. Blanche, who was named acting attorney general last week, dismissed the notion that the Justice Department has been improperly going after Trump's opponents and defended the president's influence over federal investigations. "We have thousands of ongoing investigations and prosecutions going on in this country right now. It is true that some of them involve men, women and entities that the president in the past has had issues with and believes should be investigated," Blanche said at a press conference. "That is his right and indeed it is his duty to do that, meaning to lead this country, and so I do not view this as pressure," he continued. BLANCHE INVOKES 'LOVE' WHEN ASKED ABOUT STAYING ON AFTER BONDI This comes after Trump fired former Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after she failed to secure successful indictments against some of Trump's political rivals and amid bipartisan frustrations with her handling of the Epstein files. The DOJ has opened several investigations into Trump's opponents, including U.S. officials who found that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. presidential election to boost Trump, Democratic lawmakers who encouraged U.S. service members to ignore unlawful orders, former President Joe Biden's alleged use of an autopen to sign official documents without his direct authorization and liberal donors and fundraising groups. Blanche shut down the idea that the Trump administration is weaponizing the DOJ, noting a few of the investigations into Trump that took place under the Biden administration. "You had a president who, along with this department, had assistance, so this department helped two other local DA's go after the president. You had this department who stood idly by while states tried to keep President Trump off the ballot," Blanche said, adding that the Trump administration's "supposed weaponization" of the DOJ is "completely false." Blanche, who represented Trump in three of the four criminal cases he faced while out of office, cited those cases as he argued that Trump "wants justice" for people he believes improperly weaponized the legal system against him. PAM BONDI IS OUT AS AG — HERE ARE THE CONTENDERS WHO COULD REPLACE HER The acting attorney general declined to say whether he wants to be nominated to the vacant attorney general post. He said he would be honored if Trump chose him for the role, but would still love him if he chose someone else. "As to whether or not I want this job, I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump," Blanche said. "It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor. If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor. If he chooses to nominate somebody else and asks me to go do something else, I will say, 'Thank you very much. I love you, sir.'" Officials can serve in an acting capacity for up to 210 days. Trump has not signaled a nominee to take the role permanently, but he could nominate Blanche. The president has also reportedly had discussions with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin about taking the job. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d60b2a3fb569bd9085b1b9 Terror suspects indicted after allegedly throwing bombs at NYC protest outside mayor's mansion te 2026-04-08T08:00:42.695Z Terror suspects indicted after allegedly throwing bombs at NYC protest outside mayor's mansion The two terror suspects accused of trying to bomb a protest outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence last month, in what authorities have described as an ISIS-inspired attack, were indicted on Tuesday, according to federal prosecutors. Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, and Emir Balat, 18, are accused of throwing live explosive devices into a protest outside Mamdani's Gracie Mansion residence on March 7, after driving from Pennsylvania. The bombs failed to detonate and nobody was injured. Both were charged with eight counts: conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization, provision and attempted provision of material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization, conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, carrying of explosives during the commission of a federal felony, transportation of explosive materials, interstate transportation and receipt of explosives and unlawful possession of destructive devices. "As alleged, just weeks ago, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi carried out a terrorist attack on the streets of New York," U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton said in a statement. "They sought to murder multiple innocent victims in the name of ISIS. The brave women and men of the NYPD responded immediately, and Balat and Kayumi were arrested on site." NEW VIDEO SHOWS TERROR SUSPECT TACKLED AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING BOMB AT NYC PROTEST OUTSIDE MAYOR'S RESIDENCE "Since their attack, our partners at the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force have uncovered evidence revealing the alleged meticulous planning by the defendants in their attack, including a notebook with detailed attack plans and a storage unit containing explosive residue and bomb-making materials," he added. When speaking to law enforcement, Balat allegedly said he wanted the planned attack to be "bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing." After Kayumi was arrested and waiting to be placed inside an NYPD vehicle, someone from the surrounding crowd yelled at him and asked why he carried out the attack. "ISIS," he allegedly responded. PENNSYLVANIA MEN ACCUSED OF ISIS-INSPIRED BOMB ATTACK ON NYC PROTESTERS NEAR MAYOR'S MANSION: TIMELINE The pair also made comments recorded on dashcam in which they discussed soon carrying out the attack as they traveled to New York, according to the indictment. "What do you think? Are they going to remove the airplanes for us ... over New York? Are they going to stop them? If we do the attack and the bombs go off and everything?" Balat asked. "Just can't wait for that bomb to go off and his freaking head, his body to get split in half bro, dead," he added. Kayumi said, "All I know is I want to start terror, bro" and "I want to petrify these people." A forensic analysis of two unexploded devices — one that Balat tossed into the crowd of protesters and another that Kayumi handed to Balat before Balat dropped it on the ground near NYPD officers — found that both contained explosives, according to the indictment. Mamdani said after the attempted bombing last month that "violence at a protest is never acceptable." "The attempt to use an explosive device and hurt others is not only criminal, it is reprehensible and the antithesis of who we are," the mayor said at the time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d606903fb569bd9085b0f5 Arizona State Parks and Trails looks to increase outdoor access in Lake Havasu City, statewide te 2026-04-08T07:41:04.580Z Arizona State Parks and Trails looks to increase outdoor access in Lake Havasu City, statewide Arizona State Parks and Trails is on the hunt for ways to increase community “vibrancy” and access across the state – Lake Havasu City included. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d6067c3fb569bd9085b0ec 🚧 Havasu Tip List | No clear answer on why 'bike lane' (or fog line) stops te 2026-04-08T07:40:44.777Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | No clear answer on why 'bike lane' (or fog line) stops Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5ec9d3fb569bd9085abfc Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline te 2026-04-08T05:50:21.765Z Google quietly launched an AI dictation app that works offline Google's new offline-first dictation app uses Gemma AI models to take on the apps like Wispr Flow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5e5af3fb569bd9085ab03 Man climbs on roof of Phoenix high school, police say te 2026-04-08T05:20:47.157Z Man climbs on roof of Phoenix high school, police say The man voluntarily came down and was detained without incident, police say. Here's what we know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5e1003fb569bd9085aa17 Camby Hotel to host Tipsy Tea te 2026-04-08T05:00:48.440Z Camby Hotel to host Tipsy Tea Valley residents are invited to step into the hidden charm of Bees Knees for the re-imagined Tipsy Tea, which offers new vibes, new bites and fresh twists on classic cocktails at the indulgent afternoon event. Nestled in the Camby Hotel’s speakeasy-style hideaway, 2401 East Camelback Road, this lively monthly affair blends high-end afternoon tea with playful mischief and spirited flair, the property says. Tickets are $75 per person and guests can choose between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. seating times. Upcoming dates include Saturday, April 18, and Saturday, May 9. Call 602-468-0700 or visit www.thecamby.com to make a reservation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5d5423fb569bd9085a79d A-10 Warthog given new maritime role targeting boats in Iran after efforts to retire aircraft te 2026-04-08T04:10:42.487Z A-10 Warthog given new maritime role targeting boats in Iran after efforts to retire aircraft The A-10 Warthog has a new maritime role in targeting boats in the war in Iran that could extend the life of the aircraft, which the U.S. Air Force had been attempting to retire for years. Despite the Air Force trying to phase out the A-10, Congress has resisted its efforts and blocked attempts to reduce the number of these aircraft. A-10s have been used in the U.S. military campaign against Iran, as the Pentagon sees a need for an aircraft that can loiter and deliver accurate fire against small boats and coastal threats. TRUMP AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE IF IRAN OPENS STRAIT OF HORMUZ During a Pentagon briefing last month, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said that A-10 aircraft were "in the fight" and operating across the southern flank of the conflict, including targeting Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. "We continue to hunt and kill mine storage facilities and naval ammunition depots. We continue to hunt and kill afloat assets, including more than 120 vessels and 44 mine layers, and the pressure will continue," Caine said in the March 19 briefing. "The A-10 Warthog is now in the fight across the southern flank and is hunting and killing fast attack watercraft in the Straits of Hormuz. In addition, AH-64 Apaches have joined the fight on the southern flank, and they continue to work on the southern side. And that includes some of our allies who are using Apaches to handle one-way attack drones," he continued. This comes as President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Iran, including its civilian infrastructure, over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global energy shipments. However, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire on Tuesday, hours before Trump’s deadline to strike power plants and bridges unless Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. As of 2026, the Air Force has around 280 A-10 aircraft in service, and Congress required that the fleet not fall below 103 aircraft in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. IRAN'S TALLEST BRIDGE COLLAPSES AFTER REPORTED US AIRSTRIKES, IRAN THREATENS AMERICAN ALLIES IN RETALIATION While the A-10 is slower and less stealthy than newer aircraft, making it vulnerable in heavily contested airspace against modern integrated air defense systems, it has a long loiter time over target areas and the ability to visually identify and engage targets. Originally designed as a Cold War-era tank killer, the A-10 is now being used in a markedly different role — targeting small, fast-moving boats and coastal threats amid the conflict with Iran. The use of the aircraft is intensifying debate over the Air Force’s decade-long effort to retire the jet, as it continues to be utilized in new missions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5c9773fb569bd9085a51e Democrat Wins Mayoral Race in Republican-Leaning Waukesha, Wis. te 2026-04-08T03:20:23.080Z Democrat Wins Mayoral Race in Republican-Leaning Waukesha, Wis. Alicia Halvensleben, the president of the city’s Common Council, defeated a Republican legislator, continuing a string of Trump-era mayoral wins for Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5c4e03fb569bd9085a435 Heading to Country Thunder? Here's what the Pinal County Sheriff's Office wants you to know. te 2026-04-08T03:00:48.457Z Heading to Country Thunder? Here's what the Pinal County Sheriff's Office wants you to know. North America's "premier country music festival" is headed to Florence, Arizona, this weekend. Here's what you need to know before you go. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5c26e3fb569bd9085a377 Lawmakers Greet Iran Cease-fire With Relief and More Questions te 2026-04-08T02:50:22.518Z Lawmakers Greet Iran Cease-fire With Relief and More Questions Democrats continued to raise serious questions about a path forward while Republican leaders were mostly mum on President Trump’s decision to de-escalate tensions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5c02a3fb569bd9085a300 Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline te 2026-04-08T02:40:42.345Z Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline A federal judge allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to continue being distributed by mail nationwide for now, but warned the Biden-era policy could soon face major legal changes as a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety review of the drug unfolds. The legal challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's January 2023 Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) seeks to end the "certified pharmacies" regulation that allows for the drug to be mailed across state lines while the federal agency continues its review. U.S. District Court Judge David C. Joseph, appointed by President Donald Trump, ruled against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on Tuesday, citing what he referred to as a "government by lawsuit." "...It is the completion of FDA’s promised good faith, evidence-based, and expeditious review of the mifepristone REMS, not "government by lawsuit," that this Court finds to be in the public interest," Joseph wrote in his ruling. PLANNED PARENTHOOD ATTACKS HAWLEY EFFORT TO STRIP FDA APPROVAL OF MIFEPRISTONE Joseph also cited a letter from both Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary asking their respective agencies to "conduct a comprehensive safety review" of the 2023 mifepristone REMS. Murrill told Fox News Digital she plans on taking Joseph's ruling to the Fifth Circuit despite the ongoing mifepristone REMS review from both agencies. "Judge Joseph concluded that Louisiana has standing to sue and is likely to succeed in showing that the 2023 REMS is unlawful," Murrill said to Fox News Digital in a statement. YOUNG, GOP SENATORS URGES TRUMP TO REINSTATE ‘PROTECT LIFE RULE’ TO BLOCK TITLE X FUNDS FROM ABORTION CLINICS "He also concluded that Louisiana suffers irreparable harm every day that the 2023 REMS remains in effect," she added. "Accordingly, under binding Fifth Circuit precedent, the only thing left to do is vacate the 2023 REMS pending the outcome of this litigation. We will ask the Fifth Circuit to do so." The ruling sets up a high-stakes legal fight over abortion pills, with a federal appeals court showdown looming and the FDA under pressure to justify rules that dramatically expanded access in recent years. In the past year, many red states nationwide have taken the 2023 REMS mail-order regulation to the courts.  In one notable incident last year, a Texas man who fathered an unborn child sued a California doctor who prescribed his ex-girlfriend mifepristone through the organization "Aid Access." His case, Rodriguez v. Coeytaux, is still ongoing. HAWLEY INTRODUCES BILL TO STRIP FDA APPROVAL FROM 'INHERENTLY DANGEROUS' ABORTION PILL In the State of Louisiana v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Murrill seeks a full rollback of the REMS policy regardless of the findings of the review. Joseph denied injunction without prejudice in the suit that Louisiana brought to the court, but also granted stay of the case. His ruling orders the FDA to complete their safety review, which had been postponed through the November midterm elections, and to report back in six months. "Should the agency fail to complete its review and make any necessary revisions to the REMS within a reasonable timeframe, the Court’s analysis – and the weight accorded to these factors – will inevitably change," Joseph wrote in his ruling. Joseph did point to Louisiana's standing in the suit, claiming the state is suffering "ongoing harm" after the Dobbs decision in 2022 allowed the state to ban abortion. "Thus, in that post-Dobbs regulatory environment, there is evidence that the 2023 REMS was approved without adequate consideration, at least in part, as part of an effort to circumvent anti-abortion states’ ability to regulate abortion," Joseph wrote. "Likewise, there is evidence that the consequences of this action were predictable – out-of-state providers and related entities would expand access to mifepristone in ways designed to reach into jurisdictions like Louisiana." PRO-LIFE ORGANIZATION CALLS ON HHS AND FDA TO SUSPEND ABORTION PILL APPROVAL, TIGHTEN SAFETY RULES However, Joseph pointed to the FDA as the ultimate decision maker on the issue, as a matter of "public health judgment." Mifepristone was first approved by the FDA in 2000 under strict guidelines, requiring a pregnancy at seven weeks' gestation or fewer, and only administered in-person after being seen by a prescribing physician.  The guidelines were first relaxed in 2016, where the gestational age of the proposed pregnancy was lengthened to 10 weeks, and required fewer in-person visits to obtain a prescription. After the COVID-19 pandemic, where mifepristone was prescribed and sent via mail under unprecedented circumstances, the same rules were legalized under the FDA's REMS in 2023. Reuters reported that mifepristone is the single-most popular method of abortion in the U.S., representing about 60% of all abortions. HAWLEY LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO ABORTION DRUG MANUFACTURERS OVER 'GRAVE RISKS' TO WOMEN Joseph's ruling orders the FDA to finish their review, which may revise rules under the 2023 REMS guidelines. It also allows the court to act if the agency continues to delay its safety review more than six months. "Should the agency fail… the Court’s analysis… will inevitably change," Joseph concluded. Joseph maintained mifepristone access in Louisiana for now, but signaled the legal and scientific basis for those rules may not hold. "This is one of the many reasons why the investigation into the FDA must be sped up so that states can begin to regulate abortions if the feds don’t," 40 Days for Life President Shawn Carney told Fox News Digital. "This was one of the great promises by RFK that they initiated last year, because we now know how dangerous these abortion drugs are." "The investigation into the FDA must be sped up because every abortion pill sent through the mail is a huge, unregulated danger that has been a disaster since Biden deregulated it," Carney added. The FDA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5bba93fb569bd9085a25c Only minor injuries in small plane crash Tuesday at Sun Valley Airport te 2026-04-08T02:21:29.527Z Only minor injuries in small plane crash Tuesday at Sun Valley Airport FORT MOHAVE — An aircraft taking off Tuesday morning from Sun Valley Airport reportedly lost control and ran into a garage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5bb953fb569bd9085a253 Sun Valley crash.jpg te 2026-04-08T02:21:09.467Z Sun Valley crash.jpg An aircraft taking off Tuesday morning from Sun Valley Airport reportedly lost control and ran into a garage in the airpark. The pilot and passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. No injuries in the residence were reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5bb7a3fb569bd9085a1fe Pope Leo calls out Trump’s Iran rhetoric before last-minute ceasefire emerges te 2026-04-08T02:20:42.934Z Pope Leo calls out Trump’s Iran rhetoric before last-minute ceasefire emerges Hours before President Donald Trump announced a two-week delay in attacking Iran, Pope Leo issued a rare and pointed condemnation, denouncing Trump's Tuesday morning threat against the country as "truly unacceptable." Speaking to journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics spoke out against the escalating war and called for an immediate end to the conflict. "Today, as we all know, there has also been this threat against the entire people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable," the pope said. "There are certainly issues of international law here, but even more so a moral issue for the good of the whole entire population." The comments were seemingly in reference to one of Trump's earlier Truth Social posts, where he wrote, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will... God Bless the Great People of Iran!" TRUMP VOWS US WILL STRIKE IRAN’S POWER PLANTS, BRIDGES IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS NOT REOPENED Trump later said that, based on conversations with Pakistani leaders, he would delay the "bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks. The postponement is subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to "the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz," the president wrote in a Truth Social post. He added the administration received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and officials "believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate." Pope Leo had warned that attacks on civilian infrastructure are "against international law" and serve as a "sign of the hatred, the division [and] the destruction the human being is capable of." The pontiff went on to describe the conflict as a war many are calling "unjust" that is "not resolving anything." "In fact, we have a worldwide economic crisis, energy crisis situation in the Middle East of great instability, which is only provoking more hatred throughout the world," he said. "So come back to the table. Let's talk let's look for solutions in a peaceful way." The pope also took the unusual step of calling on everyday citizens to "contact the authorities — political leaders, congressmen — to ask them to work for peace and to reject war always." A clash between the sovereign of the Vatican City State and world leaders is highly unusual, though the pope made his first direct appeal to Trump last week, urging him to find an "off-ramp" to end the war with Iran, according to a report from Reuters. Pope Leo on Tuesday pleaded for the protection of the innocent, urging the world to remember "the children, the elderly, the sick," who he said "have already become, or will become, victims of this continued warfare." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5b9383fb569bd9085a178 Tori Spelling speaks out after car crash that sent her and her kids to the hospital te 2026-04-08T02:11:04.562Z Tori Spelling speaks out after car crash that sent her and her kids to the hospital Tori Spelling is speaking out after she and four of her children were taken to a hospital following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend. The 52-year-old "Beverly Hill, 90210" star shared an update on how she and her children are doing following the car accident on Thursday, April 2, in a video she posted on Instagram. "I just wanted to reach out to everyone, and, this took me a bit to post this because, as most of you know, four of my kids and I and three of their friends were in a car accident a few days before Easter in Temecula, and we're okay, but it's been really overwhelming," she said in the video. The actress said they are all "so grateful and lucky because it could have been so much worse." TORI SPELLING SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON 30 YEARS OF PLASTIC SURGERY RUMORS "The driver that hit us was speeding. He was going crazy crazy fast. We believe he went through a light and I'm just really grateful," she added. "Guardian angels were definitely with us that day because in a split second I looked to my right and I saw he was coming full on. Full impact into the side of our car and I turned hard left as hard as I could as fast as I could to avoid as much impact on the children as possible. He spun us out." She went on to say how thankful she is for all the "first responders on the scene," and to everyone in the emergency room who "took such great care of all the kids and myself." Spelling then expressed her gratitude "to everyone who has reached out and repeatedly checked on us and offered to do whatever we needed to get us through this." "And all the blessings that everyone has sent, so thank you everybody," she said, adding she feels "just so much gratitude for life and the bravery of all of the kids in the car." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Grateful to all the first responders, to everyone that has reached out and checked on us, to all of you and your prayers, and to our guardian angels," she wrote in the caption. Deputies first responded to the scene just before 6 p.m. Thursday following reports of a two-vehicle collision, authorities told Fox News Digital. They confirmed that she and her four children, as well as three of their friends, were transported to a hospital, "in three separate ambulances." No arrests were made on scene, and the collision remains under investigation. "On April 2, 2026, at 5:44 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 28000 block of Rancho California Road regarding a vehicle collision," the Riverside Sheriff's Department said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Upon arrival, deputies located two vehicles with collision damage. All occupants were medically evaluated at the scene." The actress has five children with ex-husband Dean McDermott: Liam, Finn, Beau, Stella and Hattie, although it is unclear who was in the car with Spelling at the time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5b9243fb569bd9085a16f Gary Woodland savors Masters return after brain surgery, PTSD battle nearly ended his career te 2026-04-08T02:10:44.717Z Gary Woodland savors Masters return after brain surgery, PTSD battle nearly ended his career Gary Woodland’s return to Augusta National Golf Club carries added significance this year after he pulled off a surprising win at the Houston Open in March. Woodland embraced the moment at Augusta National this week, reflecting on the tradition and significance of the Masters. "I love this place," Woodland said Tuesday. "I love the tradition. There’s nothing like driving down Magnolia Lane. I definitely drove down a little slower this year than I ever have, even the first time I was here in 2011. I’m definitely taking it all in this week for sure." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM However, Woodland also acknowledged that the crowds and close quarters at Augusta National could be triggering. "It's a big week for me this week," he said. "The fans are very close on the tee boxes. There's a lot going on. There's probably not a safer golf tournament in the world, so I'm happy for that. But it's still a battle in my head if I'm safe or not. That's a tough pill to swallow." PHIL MICKELSON WITHDRAWS FROM THE MASTERS, JOINS TIGER WOODS IN SITTING OUT SIGNATURE MAJOR Woodland, who won the 2019 U.S. Open, recently revealed that he has battled post-traumatic stress disorder for roughly a year. In 2023, he underwent a procedure to remove a benign brain lesion that triggered seizures, anxiety and fear. But even after the surgery, Woodland’s symptoms persisted, leading to a PTSD diagnosis. Woodland, 41, spent part of his week at Augusta National meeting with security officials. "The main deal is they were showing me where security is," Woodland said. "The whole deal for me is it's visual, right? If I can see somebody, then I can remind myself that I'm safe constantly. So, I have a good idea now where security is on every hole." Woodland described a recent tense stretch at the Houston Open two weeks ago, when he was on high alert late in his second round. "I battled the last 10 holes thinking people were trying to kill me," Woodland said. "I have security with me. But I talked to [PGA] Tour security that night, and I told them what I was going through. Every time I looked up on the weekend, my security team was behind me." The victory at last month’s tournament secured Woodland the last spot in the highly competitive Masters field. Months before undergoing surgery in 2023, Woodland finished tied for 14th at that year’s Masters. He missed the cut at Augusta National in 2024 and also fell short of qualifying for last year’s Masters. "I'm emotional from the standpoint I know how close I probably was to never being back here, and I'm very proud of myself for earning my way back," Woodland noted. "People ask me, 'How was the win?' The one thing I know is having this brain tumor and having PTSD, it doesn't matter if I win or lose. It doesn't care." 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/69d5b6de3fb569bd90859d75 Liberals tighten grip on battleground state Supreme Court in low-key but high-stakes election te 2026-04-08T02:01:02.775Z Liberals tighten grip on battleground state Supreme Court in low-key but high-stakes election Liberals expanded their majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in an election Tuesday, strengthening control in a key battleground state, in a ballot box showdown that drew limited nation attention but had plenty riding on the results. Wisconsin Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a former democratic state representative, defeated Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, a conservative, the Associated Press reports. Taylor will succeed a retiring conservative justice and with the victory, liberals will expand their majority on the state Supreme Court to 5-2. While officially a non-partisan contest, state Supreme Court elections in Wisconsin have become extremely partisan in recent election cycles. PRIMARY PAUSE, POLITICAL FIRESTORM: HIGH-STAKES ELECTIONS THIS MONTH TAKE CENTER STAGE With the court's majority on the line in last year's contest, outside money poured in and out-of-state door knockers blanketed Wisconsin. One of the biggest spenders was Trump ally Elon Musk, who headlined a rally days before the election and donned a cheesehead hat worn by fans of the Green Bay Packers. Musk also personally handed out $1 million checks to voters. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL The liberal candidate won that election by a larger-than-expected margin to capture a 4-3 majority on the state Supreme Court. Since the majority wasn't at stake in this year's showdown, the campaign battle wasn't showered with national resources, money, or attention. Liberals took control of the state Supreme Court in 2023, ending a decade and a half of conservative control. Since taking the majority, the liberals have reversed several election-related rulings by the prior conservative majority, including one that banned absentee ballot drop boxes. This year's campaign focused on abortion rights, congressional redistricting, and union rights cases that will likely come in front of the state Supreme Court. The judicial ballot box showdown also came six months ahead of November's elections, when Democrats in Wisconsin aim to keep control of the governor's office and potentially flip the state legislature, which Republicans have controlled for 15 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5b6cb3fb569bd90859d6c Patriots coach Mike Vrabel responds after photos with New York Times NFL reporter leak te 2026-04-08T02:00:43.316Z Patriots coach Mike Vrabel responds after photos with New York Times NFL reporter leak New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed recent photos that show him and New York Times and The Athletic NFL reporter Dianna Russini in bathing suits by a pool. The photos, originally published by the New York Post's Page Six, also show the coach and journalist holding hands and hugging on the roof of a resort bungalow in Sedona, Arizona. "These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable," Vrabel told the Post. "This doesn’t deserve any further response." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Russini has also responded. "The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues." Russini said. The Athletic provided its own statement to the outlet. "These photos are misleading and lack essential context," Steven Ginsberg, executive editor of The Athletic, said. "These were public interactions in front of many people. Dianna is a premier journalist covering the NFL and we’re proud to have her at The Athletic." PATRIOTS COACH MIKE VRABEL RESPONDS AFTER RUNNING BACK SEEMINGLY DEFENDS JADEN IVEY'S ANTI-LGBTQ REMARKS Vrabel is coming off a season in which he led the Patriots to the Super Bowl and won NFL Coach of the Year. Vrabel won the award over his opponent on Sunday in Super Bowl LX, Seattle Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald, San Francisco 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, Jacksonville Jaguars’ Liam Coen and Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson. It was the second time in Vrabel’s coaching career that he has won the award. He received 19 of the 50 first-place votes and had a total of 302 points. Vrabel first won the award while leading the Tennessee Titans in 2021. Vrabel is the seventh coach to ever win Coach of the Year for multiple franchises, joining Chuck Knox, Bill Parcells, Bruce Arians, Dan Reeves, Don Shula and George Allen. 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/69d5b2693fb569bd90859c6d Swalwell campaign rejects 'outrageous' allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning te 2026-04-08T01:42:01.431Z Swalwell campaign rejects 'outrageous' allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., broke his silence on allegations circulated by Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and a political media personality, fiercely denying any sexual misconduct towards former staffers or interns. "This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an election begins by flailing opponents who have sadly teamed up with MAGA conspiracy theorists because they know Eric Swalwell is the frontrunner in this race," Micah Beasley, a spokesperson for Swalwell, told the New York Post. Mail-in voting for the primary begins on May 4, according to California’s Secretary of State. Hunt, who now runs a youth political engagement group called Gen-Z for Change, a left-leaning group, began highlighting accusations that Swalwell had a practice of making sexual advances with women on his staff last week. SWALWELL'S 'I SHOULD BE WORKING' GYM, POOL VIDEOS RESURFACE AS DEM RIVAL HAMMERS HIS MISSED HOUSE VOTES "The Democratic candidate currently leading in the California governor’s race has a known history of being predatory towards women," Hunt claimed in a post to social media. Hunt showed the image of a message sent to her through a private message. "You know, Eric Swalwell has slept with many of his interns and makes them all sign [non-disclosure agreements] so they don’t speak up, right? And when I was 19, he tried hitting on me and sliding into my DMs," the quote read. Since posting her original video detailing Swalwell’s alleged advances, Hunt said she has been contacted by a number of other women sharing similar experiences. UNEARTHED PHOTO OF SWALWELL MEETING WITH TOP CCP OFFICIAL RAISES ALARM BELLS: 'VERY DISTURBING' "I am personally working with a group of women who want to come forward and share their stories. I am also aware of a much larger group that is also in this process that I am not personally working with," Hunt said. Hunt has not provided names for the other women or indicated which other groups she is referring to. Beasley challenged Hunt’s assertions, noting a lack of controversy surrounding Swalwell up to this point. "In 13 years, no one in Eric Swalwell’s Congressional office has ever been asked to sign an NDA. Ever. In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged. Ever," Beasley told the Post. In a post to X, Hunt struck back at Swalwell’s framing of her allegations. SWALWELL THREATENS FBI WITH LEGAL ACTION AS PATEL REPORTEDLY WEIGHS 'FANG FANG' FILES RELEASE "Smearing survivors with claims that they ‘teamed up with MAGA’ is morally repugnant," Hunt said in a post to X. "These women are brave and deserve to be heard. We are working with legal counsel and the investigative team of a highly reputable outlet to ensure that those stories are told the right way," she added. Swalwell’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5b2553fb569bd90859c64 American couple chasing retirement dream in Bahamas boating mystery were 'inexperienced': Friend te 2026-04-08T01:41:41.955Z American couple chasing retirement dream in Bahamas boating mystery were 'inexperienced': Friend Tune in to Fox and Friends Wednesday morning to see more of Griff Jenkins' interview with Lynette Hooker's daughter. HOPE TOWN, Bahamas —The American woman who went missing in the Bahamas after her husband said she fell off a small boat had been living out her retirement dream of sailing when tragedy struck, according to a friend. Along the way, the couple had been building a social media following and forging connections across the country. Lynette Hooker, 55 and her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, left Hope Town's Abaco Inn at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, four minutes after the sunset that night on a small boat headed to their yacht in Elbow Cay, according to Bahamian officials. Brian Hooker reportedly told officials that while the couple were on the smaller boat, known as a dinghy, Lynette fell into the water with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut off. The current carried her away, according to Brian, who paddled back to a marina at Marsh Harbor. He reported Lynette missing at around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday. John Waters, who is friends with the couple, told Fox News Digital he met Lynette and at an oyster bar in Panama City Beach, Florida in 2023. He said the couple was on a journey around the Gulf of America. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Their new lifestyle was this boat that they picked up in Texas. They spent a year working on it," Waters said. He described the couple as both really nice and said they were going for their retirement dream of sailing. He said the couple "weren’t that experienced" in boating. Three days into the search for Lynette, authorities have provided few answers. Richard Cook, team leader with Hope Town Volunteer Fire and Rescue, told PEOPLE foul play isn't suspected. "It was just a lot of bad decisions," Cook said. "Night time, very windy, no moon out yet so it was pitch dark and very rough conditions for the small boat they were in." Karli Aylesworth, Lynette Hooker's daughter, who isn't related to Brian, told Fox News' Griff Jenkins that Brian Hooker has a history of being violent towards her mother. She did several interviews with media outlets on Tuesday, including with Fox News' Griff Jenkins. "I do believe something might have happened to her," she said. "There's history of them choking her out and threatening to throw her overboard. So the fact that this is actually happening makes me believe there's more to the story." Fox News Digital has reached out to Brian Hooker several times but has not received a response. He has not been charged with a crime. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Aylesworth told Fox News Digital that Brian Hooker's behavior would shift when drinking alcohol. "He starts to act more smart-a---y and more picking at you and like 'I know this will irritate you so I'm gonna do that'" type of attitude. SEND US A TIP HERE Aylesworth described her mother as a "very fit person" who wouldn't lose her balance on a boat. "I'm confused why she has the keys because she never drove the dinghy. It was always Brian. So the story just doesn't add up right now," Aylesworth said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Geoff Fahringer, former dive team member for the Collier County Sheriff's Office in Florida, told Fox News Digital that he doesn't suspect foul play. "Sadly, what I've seen in my experience is that this is unfortunately a somewhat common occurrence that seeing the circumstances of this entire accident, it's something I've seen before," Fahringer said. Authorities haven't said if Lynette Hooker was wearing a life jacket at the time she fell off the small boat. The couple is very active on social media, largely showcasing their yacht. Their most recent Instagram post on Friday afternoon showed Lynette on a boat with the caption, "Not going anywhere for a while?!" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the woman's disappearance along with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and Hope Town Fire & Rescue. The U.S. State Department currently says the Bahamas issued a level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas, is under a level 2 travel advisory and urges Americans to "exercise increased caution" due to crime, beach safety, as well as jet skis and boating dangers. A spokesperson for the State Department told Fox News Digital the agency is aware of reports regarding the missing American and is working with Bahamian authorities. Boating in the Bahamas isn't well regulated, and the State Department has said that "injuries and deaths have occurred." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5b22e3fb569bd90859c58 Trump Backs Down, but Questions Remain Over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz te 2026-04-08T01:41:02.557Z Trump Backs Down, but Questions Remain Over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz President Trump’s short-term intimidation may have worked, but the fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5b21a3fb569bd90859c4b Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran te 2026-04-08T01:40:42.550Z Inside the Race to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran Our reporter Helene Cooper walks us through the high-stakes operation to rescue a downed U.S. airman in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5b2063fb569bd90859c42 Liberal Judge Wins Race for Wisconsin Supreme Court te 2026-04-08T01:40:22.710Z Liberal Judge Wins Race for Wisconsin Supreme Court With Judge Chris Taylor’s win, liberals increased their hold on the court. Races for the Wisconsin Supreme Court often draw national attention, but not this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5ad563fb569bd90859b3b $35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifeline te 2026-04-08T01:20:22.581Z $35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifeline Tech leaders see Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat, as their best option in the California governor’s race, but tensions have risen as he has struggled to gain traction in polls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5ab393fb569bd90859abf Texas man tackled by church security after bringing loaded gun, ammo to Houston service te 2026-04-08T01:11:21.585Z Texas man tackled by church security after bringing loaded gun, ammo to Houston service A Texas man armed with a loaded gun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition was tackled by a security guard inside a Houston church before he could open fire, police said. Emmanuel Ahsono Mbwavi, 23, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show. Houston police said that on March 15, Mbwavi arrived at Eden Church, which holds services at Post Entertainment Center in downtown Houston on Sunday mornings. According to court documents, a member of the church’s security team recognized Mbwavi, who had been asked to leave the property roughly two months earlier after he tried handing out "concerning" flyers. FLORIDA BILL WOULD LET CHURCHES USE ARMED VOLUNTEERS INSTEAD OF LICENSED SECURITY Based on that history, the church's pastor asked the security team to monitor Mbwavi. The security guard told police he saw Mbwavi wearing a backpack and following a pastor into the bathroom, then walking in and out multiple times before disappearing into the crowd. According to court documents, another pastor confronted Mbwavi, and while the two were speaking, the security guard noticed Mbwavi holding the grip of a pistol in his pocket. ARMED TEXAS MAN IN DRESSED TACTICAL GEAR ARRESTED AFTER GOING INTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH UNSECURE DOOR The guard told police he saw Mbwavi reach for the gun and tackled him, believing he was about to harm members of the security team and congregation. Mbwavi had his cellphone in his hand and was allegedly counting down, leading the guard to believe a bomb could be detonated. The security team and members of the church assisted the guard in restraining Mbwavi. While on the ground, Mbwavi allegedly shouted, "I’m going to kill [the pastor], who is a fake prophet. I am a prophet called Warlock." Mbwavi's cellphone was allegedly open to a notes application containing information about killing the church's pastor. Mbwavi was carrying a .22-caliber revolver loaded with six live rounds, along with more than 100 additional rounds in his backpack, according to court documents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5ab263fb569bd90859ab6 California advocates insist on raising minimum wage to $30 despite research showing 'negative outcomes' te 2026-04-08T01:11:02.015Z California advocates insist on raising minimum wage to $30 despite research showing 'negative outcomes' Advocacy groups in California are pushing for a $30 minimum wage in Oakland despite research suggesting the policy showed "negative outcomes" across the Golden State. It was reported on March 30 that One Fair Wage is launching a ballot initiative in Alameda County and the city of Oakland as local officials consider an increase in their minimum wage to $30 an hour. The initiative — which would appear on the Nov. 3 ballot this year — plans to increase the minimum wage in both the city and county. One Fair Wage is part of a coalition of community organizations that spoke at a news conference in Oakland on Mar. 19 launching a campaign to raise the minimum hourly wage to $30 for companies in Oakland and Alameda County. "Working people today face an affordability crisis that's completely out of control, all while billionaires and massive corporations have been raking in record profits," said Mike Miller, director of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 6, which represents the western region of the country. RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE Large businesses with over 100 employees that make $1 billion annually would have until 2030 to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour.  Smaller businesses are given more time. Businesses employing between 25 and 100 employees would have until 2035 to increase the minimum wage to $30. Businesses with fewer than 25 employees would have until 2037 to phase in the minimum wage increase to $30.  "Every time there has been a downturn or a serious challenge to the economy, in the end, we raise wages as a stimulus," said Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage at Center Square. "It’s basically a stimulus in the hands of working people, who spend a much bigger percentage of their income than higher-income people because they have to. It’s survival." California gives petitioners 180 days from the date the initiative is filed to collect enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE But One Fair Wage and the other organizations' efforts come after research showed minimum wage mandates have adverse outcomes. Researchers found that California's minimum wage hike for fast-food workers led to "negative outcomes" such as automation and reduced work hours, according to a study published in March. Stephen Owen of University of California Santa Cruz cited higher menu prices, reduced hours, lost benefits, and accelerating automation. The minimum wage for workers was $16 before the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers became law in April 2024. Gov. Gavin Newsom said in September 2023 the increase would help workers earn more as the cost-of-living rises.  Another study by the Berkeley Research Group discovered there were 10,700 jobs lost between June 2023 and June 2024 in the fast food sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The prices at the establishments soared by 14.5% after the new minimum wage became law. Despite the findings, California officials doubled down on minimum wage laws. A phased-in minimum wage hike in Los Angeles mandated up to $30 per hour for airport and hotel workers. The law was signed into law last year by Mayor Karen Bass, mandating that their hourly wage must be raised by $2.50 each year until they reach $30 in 2028.  The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) recently commissioned a study that found hotels have eliminated or expect to eliminate 6% of positions, roughly 650 jobs, since the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance took effect in September. NYC $30 MINIMUM WAGE PROPOSAL PUSHED BY MAMDANI WOULD 'OBLITERATE' CERTAIN INDUSTRIES: EXPERT WARNS One Fair Wage’s efforts go beyond Oakland and into the whole state of California and across the country. "We're fighting to raise the minimum wage and help service workers all over California improve their working conditions," the group said on its website. "The cost of living is rising, but the minimum wage isn’t keeping up. It’s time for a living wage for all people who work in California!"  Starting in 2024, One Fair Wage advanced ballot measures to raise wages and "end various subminimum wages" in Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Including California, the group wants to raise the minimum wage in Illinois, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. According to its website, "One Fair Wage is moving legislation and ballot measures in 25 states to raise wages and end subminimum wages for millions of workers — and mobilize millions to vote in the process — by the United States’ 250th Anniversary (2026)." Newsom's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Owen and One Fair Wage also did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5aafc3fb569bd90859a8e Pima County supervisors demand sworn report from Sheriff Nanos or face removal te 2026-04-08T01:10:20.505Z Pima County supervisors demand sworn report from Sheriff Nanos or face removal The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to require Sheriff Chris Nanos to provide a sworn report on his work history and conduct, saying he could be removed from office if he fails to comply within 10 business days. Pressure has continued to mount around Nanos’ work history, his management of the sheriff’s department, immigration enforcement and other issues  The board sat in executive session for more than four and a half hours before returning to public session and voting on the details of the request, including the questions he would be required to answer. Nanos did not attend the meeting. District 2 Supervisor and Vice Chair Matt Heinz put the item on the agenda, citing Arizona statute about requiring “any county officer to make reports under oath on any matter connected with the duties of his office.”  “I don’t think any of us are happy about the fact that we’re in this position where we have to be talking about another elected official who has done the things that this one has done,” Heinz said after the meeting. “But I am pleased with the collaborative process and the result in these questions and a unanimous board moving forward.” If Nanos fails to comply with the request within 10 days of its requirement, he “may be removed from office by the board and the office declared vacant,” according to the statute. “I believe that this board will be well within our legal rights to vacate that office and remove him if he doesn’t comply with the statute,” Heinz said. The board said the request’s deadline will coincide with the next board meeting on April 21 and the report could be written or verbal. The board voted to question Nanos about four topics: prior representation of his employment history with the El Paso Police Department, his disciplinary actions against Lt. Heather Lappin and Sgt. Aaron Cross, his department’s cooperation with federal immigration officials and repeated instances of his department exceeding its budget.  Chair Jen Allen, of District 3, said the board is requesting that Nanos provide a report addressing each listed issue, any actions already taken, proposed next steps and timelines for implementation.  The board voted unanimously in March to direct outside counsel to draft legal language requiring Nanos to produce a formal report. The action follows what board members described as newly surfaced discrepancies in Nanos’ employment history and growing concerns about transparency. In a statement to Arizona Public Media, a spokesperson for the sheriff said Nanos intends to comply with the board’s request once the scope of the report is finalized, but declined further comment, citing the legal nature of the proceedings.  The board’s actions come amid mounting political and legal pressure on Nanos, including a recall effort, multiple lawsuits and a unanimous “no confidence” vote from the deputies’ union representing rank-and-file officers in late March. In a statement about the no confidence vote, union leaders described  the move as “a resounding rejection of Sheriff Nanos’ leadership,” citing what they called “a documented pattern of early-career disciplinary issues” and ongoing problems within the department, including mismanagement, retaliation and declining morale. They said those conditions have created an “untenable situation” for both deputies and the community, and called on Nanos to resign to allow for a special election. At the center of the board’s inquiry are records from Nanos’ early career with the El Paso Police Department in the late 1970s and early 1980s uncovered by the Arizona Republic.   The investigation found that despite Nanos’ public resume claiming he worked at the El Paso Police Department until 1984, he actually resigned in lieu of termination in 1982 due to disciplinary issues. This raised further questions about how his employment history was represented when he later applied for positions in Arizona. Those records also appear to conflict with statements Nanos made under oath in a 2025 deposition, where he said he had not received discipline rising to the level of suspension. Union leaders and critics say the discrepancies are significant, arguing that full disclosure of that history could have affected his eligibility to serve as a law enforcement officer in Arizona. Documents included in the board’s agenda for discussion include “false statements, and related personnel, management, internal affairs investigative, or other issues in the department.” Nanos has faced challenges on multiple fronts. A growing recall campaign against the sheriff is being led by Republican congressional candidate Daniel Butierez, who has pointed to both the sheriff’s handling of the high-profile cases and questions about his work history as justification for the effort. Butierez filed the recall petition on March 12. According to Arizona state law, Butierez needs to collect signatures equal to 25% of the number of votes cast in the election, in this case that’s equal to almost 122,000 signatures. The campaign is aiming for 135,000 signatures that must be submitted by July 10 — 120 days from the initial filing. Butierez said they had over a thousand signatures as of Tuesday. At the same time, Nanos’ leadership has drawn criticism related to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Catalina Foothills resident Nancy Guthrie, a high-profile case that has intensified scrutiny of the department’s operations and decision-making. Heinz said Nanos’ handling of the Guthrie case did not play into the board’s decision.  Butierez told AZPM that Nanos’ handling of the Nancy Guthrie case was “a big embarrassment to the community” and that reporting on Nanos’ work history compelled him to start the recall campaign. However, he said this did not play into his decision to seek a recall, stating the reason was “his past and his trustworthiness and him not being uh transparent with it.” The recall effort follows a narrow 2024 election in which Nanos defeated challenger Heather Lappin by fewer than 500 votes, triggering a recount. Lappin filed a $2 million notice of claim in April 2025, alleging that Sheriff Chris Nanos took  “unwarranted disciplinary actions,” and abused the department’s own policies “for the specific purpose of influencing the election.” Nanos placed Lappin on leave from her department job in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign for sheriff, along with union leader Sgt. Aaron Cross. In the document, Lappin says she was told to recommend that incarcerated people in Pima County jail refuse an interview request from a local journalist, raising questions about the process for media access to inmates. Nanos has also faced criticism and legal action for his handling of immigration enforcement. In July 2025, the ACLU filed a lawsuit against Nanos and the department, demanding response to a records request surrounding deputies’ calls for assistance to federal immigration authorities.  This followed community observers in Tucson reporting instances where Border Patrol or ICE arrived shortly after sheriff’s deputies stopped vehicles — a pattern the ACLU said must be explained. Sheriff Nanos maintained that his department does not proactively cooperate with immigration enforcement: “We specifically will not hold someone for immigration authorities,” he told Capitol Media Services.  He said that while some records of interactions with Border Patrol exist — largely inherited from his predecessor, Republican Sheriff Mark Napier — they were linked to federal grant requirements and not reflective of current practice. The post Pima County supervisors demand sworn report from Sheriff Nanos or face removal appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a99c3fb569bd90859a67 Peoria enforces new e-bike, scooter rules te 2026-04-08T01:04:28.011Z Peoria enforces new e-bike, scooter rules Peoria's new e-bike and scooter regulations, now in effect, aim to boost safety, especially for minors, by requiring helmets and limiting usage, say police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a9883fb569bd90859a5e Chandler school field trip turns into animal rescue operation te 2026-04-08T01:04:08.157Z Chandler school field trip turns into animal rescue operation A bus driver and chaperone jumped into action to help save a dog in a water canal, an unforgettable lesson for the second graders on the field trip that day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a9733fb569bd90859a4f Lobos dominate at Blue Ridge Invitational te 2026-04-08T01:03:47.256Z Lobos dominate at Blue Ridge Invitational By Greg Perkins Snowflake swept both the men’s and women’s divisions at the Blue Ridge Invitational meet held on Thursday. The Lady Lobos crushed the competition scoring 229.5 team points. Show Low was a distant second with 106 followed by Winslow with 43 and St. Johns with 41.5. Snowflake’s boys’ team also won convincingly with 157 team points. Show Low was second with 74.83, Round Valley was third with 67.33, Westwood was fourth with 67 and Payson rounded out the top five with 66.83. Twenty-two teams competed in the meet. Individually Snowflake had multiple event winners and high placers in respective events.  In the boys 100-meter, Jacob LaDuke was first with a time of 11.00. Otto Mills placed third, Mason Raban was14th and Jarrett Bjornn was 20th.  In the 200-meter, Snowflake claimed the top four spots. Jacob LaDuke won the event with a time of 22.01. Ryder Hall was second, Conover Pitts was third and Otto Mills finished fourth.  In the 400-meter, Gionn Jones placed first with a time of 48.78. Otto Mills was ninth, Carter Rogers was 11th and Kaige Webb finished 37th.  In the 800-meter, Scott Brinton placed 28th with a time of 2:27.79. Logan Jones was 36th. In the 1600-meter, John Young finished 12th with a time of 5:13.02. Talmage Flake was 23rd, Logan Jones was 26th, and Eli Hargrave was 29th.  In the 3200-meter, John Young finished sixth with a time of 11:51.38, Dean Rhoton was 19th and Eli Hargrave placed 20th.  In the 110-meter hurdles, Seth Lancaster placed third with a time of 16.49, Colter Willis was eighth and Eli Willis placed 16th.  In the 300-meter hurdles, Conover Pitts took the top spot with a time of 39.41. Seth Lancaster was fourth and Colter Willis 10th. Conover Pitts, Ryder Hall, Gionn Jones, and Jacob LaDuke combined to win the 4×100 meter relay with a time of 41.72.  In the 4×400 meter relay, Conover Pitts, Ryder Hall, Jacob LaDuke and Gionn Jones finished first with a time of 3:18.13.   In the 4×800 meter relay, Snowflake finished fifth. John Young, Brayden Bentley, Scott Brinton and Ricky Santos finished with a time of 9:22.97. In the shot put, Ziggy Ulberg placed 20th with a toss of 35-08.5. Jaxon Reidhead was 21st, McCoy Norton was 24th and Omar Martin finished 36th.  In the discus, Jaxon Reidhead placed sixth with a distance of 113-09, Ziggy Ulberg was 12th, Jack Hatch 14th and Calvin Hansen finished 24th.  In the javelin, Colter Willis placed second with a throw of 130-09. Calvin Hansen was sixth, Dawson Neff was 19th and Kody Burk placed 25th.  In the high jump, Rhett Hipps placed sixth, clearing a height of 5-08. Calvin Hansen was seventh, Eli Willis was 11th and Graham Rogers finished 17th.  In the pole vault, Seth Lancaster placed third clearing the bar at 13-00. Hayydn Nichols was fifth, Greg Wegleitner was eighth, and Benjamin Davis placed 17th.  In the long jump, Eli Willis took first place with a jump of 19-11.75. Beck Johnson was fifth, Jacob VanVleet was 10th and Graham Rogers 35th.  In the triple jump, Rhett Hipps placed fourth, covering a distance of 39-05.25. Jacob VanVleet was fifth, Jhett Udall was 12th and Emmett Hancock was 14th.  The Lady Lobos controlled most of the events they were in. In the 100-meter dash, Hailey Jones placed first with a time of 12.64. Emma Brimhall was third, Rebecca Ballard was fifth and Olivia Mowers 19th.  In the 200-meter, Rebecca Ballard was second in 27.34. Emma Brimhall was third, Oliva Mowers was seventh and Aubree Denhalter placed 15th.  In the 400-meter, Aubrey Denhalter placed second with a time of 1:03.97. Kimee Johnson was fifth, Kinzie Flake was sixth and Macy Hansen was ninth.  In the 800-meter, Avie Brimhall placed 14th with a time of 2:52.65. Hadley Flake finished 19th.  In the 1600-meter, Mallory Caldwell placed ninth with a time of 6:14.07, Grace Prestwich was 12th and Brielle Reidhead placed 30th.  In the 100-meter hurdles, Snowflake took the top three spots. Jayci Ballard was first with a time of 16.22, Bryn Kupfer was second and Mariah Tingey finished third. Brooklyn Davis placed 10th.  In the 300-meter hurdles, Jayci Ballard collected the double, placing first with a time of 44.25. Hailey Jones was second, and Mariah Tingley 6th.  In the 4×100 meter relay, Emma Brimhall, Rebecca Ballard, Mariah Tingey and Hailey Jones placed first with a time of 48.37.  In the 4×400 meter relay, Jayci Ballard, Aubree Denhalter, Byrn Kupfer and Hailey Jones placed first with a time of 4:04.05.  In the 4×800 meter relay, Kimee Johnson, Grace Prestwich, Mallory Caldwell and Hadley Flake placed second with a time of 11:18.63.  In the shot put, Ranell West placed third with a toss of 33-04, Mairead Stradling was fourth, Ryah Denhalter was fifth and Josie Clare placed seventh.  In the discus, Ranell West took first place with a distance of 128-05. Klaire Reidhead was fourth, Rebekah Frost was fifth and Moira Stradling was 11th.  In the javelin, Ranell West also placed first with a throw of 115-04, Ryah Denhalter was sixth, Ada Farnsworth was 10th, and Emree Powers was 25th.  In the high jump, Bryn Kupfer took first place with a height of 5-04. Aubree Denhalter was ninth and Macy Hansen finished 10th.  In the pole vault, Amry Cardon took first place clearing the bar at 9-00. Leisl Shumway was sixth, Josie Clare 10th and Brielle Reidhead both finished tied for 10th.  In the long jump, Jayci Ballard took first with a distance of 17-06.75. Ryah Denhalter was third, Addie Martin was fourth and Julia Greer placed 15th.  In the triple jump, Bryn Kupfer placed second, covering a distance of 33-03.5. Rebecca Ballard was fourth and Brooklyn Davis finished 11th.  Snowflake will next compete at the fifth annual Bubba Nielsen Meet hosted by Payson on Friday. The post Lobos dominate at Blue Ridge Invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a95f3fb569bd90859a46 Wildcats take part in Blue Ridge Invitational te 2026-04-08T01:03:27.709Z Wildcats take part in Blue Ridge Invitational By Greg Perkins The Wildcats finished 18th in the women’s portion of the Blue Ridge Invitational held on Thursday in Lakeside. The boys’ team did not qualify any team points.  In the boys 100-meter, Maximus Bennally placed 51st with a time of 13.78.  In the 200-meter, William Grant placed 23rd with a time of 25.79. Maximus Bennally placed 48th.  In the 400-meter, William Grant finished 13th with a time of 56.06.  In the 800-meter, Noah Edwards placed 32nd with a time of 2:31.28. Jimmy McLaws was 48th.  In the 1600-meter, Jimmy McLaws placed 39th with a time of 6:05.80. Noah Edwards was 44th and Kayden Gardner placed 52nd.  In the 3200-meter run, Jimmy McLaws placed 18th with a time of 13:41.66.  In the 300-meter hurdles, Brayden Bushman placed 22nd with a time of 50.91.  William Grant, Brayden Bushman, Jimmy McLaws and Noah Edwards placed 12th in the 4×800 meter relay with a time of 10:26.22.  In the shot put, Kayden Gardner placed 49th with a toss of 27-05.  In the discus, Gardner finished 44th with a throw of 76-04.  In the long jump, Maximus Bennally placed 44th with a jump of 13-08.50.  In the girls 100-meter, Gianna Brawley placed 21st with a time of 14.40. Juliann Fraley was 39th and Rylnn Young finished 51st.  In the 200-meter, Gianna Brawley was ninth with a time of 29.79. Peyton Bushman was 17th, Rylnn Young 26th and Julianna Fraley finished 30th.  In the 400-meter, Katie Baxter was 45th with a time of 1:24.52. Liberty Rodrigues placed 47th.  In the 800-meter, Karly Hansen placed 10th with a time of 2:47.60. She also finished 10th in the 1600 meter run with a time of 6:14.30. In the 110-meter hurdles, Avril Coronado was 14th with a time of 20.09.  In the 4×100 meter relay, Avril Coronado, Peyton Bushman, Julianna Fraley and Gianna Brawley placed eighth with a time of 55.79.  In the 4×800 meter relay, Danika Pound, Lena Linzmajer, Melody Miller and Karly Hansen placed seventh with a time of 12:41.25. In the shot put, Brichelle Brawley was 11th with toss of 26-05. Kaci Palmer placed 19th, Tori Beatty was 26th and Rosemary Fisher was 28th.  In the discus, Rosemary Brawley was 19th with a throw of 73-10. Shannon Baxter placed 42nd, Rosemary Fisher was 43rd, and Kathleen Gardner was 47th.  In the high jump, Kaci Palmer was seventh, clearing a height of 4-08. Avril Coronado was 10th.  Joseph City will compete again on Friday in Payson at the Bubba Nielsen Invitational meet. The post Wildcats take part in Blue Ridge Invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a94b3fb569bd90859a3d Lady Lobos earn two east region wins te 2026-04-08T01:03:07.844Z Lady Lobos earn two east region wins By Greg Perkins Snowflake won both outings last week earning two east region wins in the process. Tuesday they were in Blue Ridge where they used a big sixth inning to put the game completely out of reach and end it early under the mercy rule.  Blue Ridge took the early lead with a single run in the first frame, then Snowflake opened the game up with 6 runs in the top of the second. They added 2 more in the fifth, then really put the game out of reach with an 8-run sixth inning.  Snowflake went on to win the game 16-2.  Kashlynn Cantrell pitched six innings in the circle where she allowed just 2 runs on 7 hits, with 12 strikeouts and only one walk.  At the plate, Kesley Scarbrough went 3 for 5. Addie Coor was 3 for 5 with a double. Kashlynn Cantrell went 1 for 5, but that one was a triple. Kinslee Claridge went 1 for 2. Kloe Burden, 1 for 4; Paisley Solomon, 1 for 4, and Brodie Cates was 1 for 3.  Friday afternoon the Lobos hosted Alchesay. The outcome of this game was decided early one.  Snowflake scored 6 runs in the bottom of the first, then added 4 more in the second. Their final 2 runs came in the fourth inning of the 12-0 win.   Solomon had control in the circle allowing no runs and only 2 hits with 7 strikeouts and no walks.  At the plate, Burden went 2 for 4 with a pair of doubles. Cantrell was 2 for 4, as was Solomon. Adalyn Rodriguez went 2 for 3; Brittyn Butler, 2 for 2; Claridge, 1 for 2, and Cates went 1 for 3.  This week the Lobos will play three times, with only one in the region.  Tuesday, they host Winslow,  Thursday, will be a trip to St. Johns, then Friday, they will make a trip to the Valley to take on Valley Christian.  Snowflake is ranked eighth in power points heading into the week.  Valley Christian is ranked fifth in the 3A rankings and should provide a tough test at the end of the week.  Snowflake enters this week with a 10-8 overall record. They are 6-2 in regular season games. The post Lady Lobos earn two east region wins first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a9383fb569bd90859a34 Roadrunners have two wins and one close loss te 2026-04-08T01:02:48.013Z Roadrunners have two wins and one close loss By Greg Perkins The Roadrunners went 2-1 last week and that loss was a 1-run game. Holbrook was in Winslow on Tuesday night where they played a competitive game with the Bulldogs. Holbrook went up 2-0, with runs in the first and second innings. Winslow got on the board in the second, making it 2-1. Holbrook extended their lead to 3-1 in the third, only to see Winslow rally back with 4 runs to lead 5-3. Holbrook went back on top with 4 runs of their own in the fourth and briefly led 7-5. That lead vanished quickly with the Bulldogs scoring 3 to lead 8-7 after four innings. Both teams went scoreless in the fifth but picked up the scoring again in the sixth with Holbrook getting 3 runs and Winslow countering with 4 to lead 12-10 going into the seventh. Holbrook scored just once in the top of the seventh to lose 12-11.  Hayden Eisele went 3 for 5 with a triple. Troy Francis was 1 for 2 with a double. Ben Eisele went 1 for 3 with a double. Bryson Autobee was 2 for 4, and Orion Arvis went 1 for 4.  Ben Eisele pitched 3.1 innings giving up 8 runs on 2 hits with 6 strikeouts and 5 walks. Hayden Eisele pitched 2.2 innings allowing 4 runs on 5 hits with 3 strikeouts and walked one Bulldog batter.  Thursday, Holbrook made the short trip to Joseph City where they blanked the Wildcats, 6-0. Holbrook scored 2 in the first, then each team went scoreless for four frames before Holbrook added 1 in the sixth and 3 final runs in the seventh.  Larson pitched a gem, giving up just two hits with 15 strikeouts and only 2 walks. Francis was 1 for 4 with a home run. Larson went 1 for 2; Ben Eisele, 1 for 3; Matthias Montijo, 1 for 1; and Hayden Eisele was 1 for 3.  Hosting Monument Valley on Saturday morning Holbrook sent the Mustangs home early with an 11-1 five inning win. The Birds scored 3 runs in the first, third and fifth innings. The other 2 came in the fourth. The Mustangs got their only run in the top of the fourth.  Larson was 2 for 4 with a home run and a double. Bryson Autobee went 1 for 2 with a triple. Justin Maestas was 3 for 4 with a double. Hayden Eisele was 3 for 4 with a double. Francis went 1 for 4 with a double. Levi Autobee was 1 for 3. Lukai Frenette went 1 for 2.  Francis pitched 4.2 innings on the hill giving up just 1 run on 1 hit with 9 strikeouts and 9 walks. Montijo pitched the final out of the game.  Holbrook has three games this week. They will play at Show Low on Tuesday, then host the Cougars on Thursday. Friday, they host Page.  The Roadrunners enter this week ranked 32nd in the 3A power point and need to string together multiple wins to improve their chances at post season play. After this week they only have six games left in the regular season.  Holbrook is 3-4 in regular season games and 8-6 overall. The post Roadrunners have two wins and one close loss first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a9243fb569bd90859a2b Lady bulldogs take sting out of the Lady Hornets te 2026-04-08T01:02:28.203Z Lady bulldogs take sting out of the Lady Hornets By K. Conner On March 30, the Winslow Lady Bulldogs hosted the Lady Hornets of Ganado on a chilly windy evening. The first three innings of the game would stay scoreless then in the bottom of the fourth inning the Bulldogs would get on the board, posting 4 runs. With two outs, Amatiel Gonzales would hit an RBI single followed by a Jewel Ben RBI single then an Emily Wilbanks RBI single and finally Ben would start on second but come all the way home on one error. In the bottom of the fifth inning the Bulldogs would score 2 runs. The first was Cassius Cody with an RBI single and then Gonzales with her second RBI single of the game. In the bottom of the sixth inning the Bulldogs would get the win when they scored 4 runs with Livia Palfy getting a 3-RBI double and she would score on Angela Salazar’s RBI double, for a final score of Winslow 10, Ganado 0. Winslow had 10 runs on 13 hits with no errors. Winslow used one pitcher Kendra Ybarra with 8 strikeouts. On April 3, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Lakeside to face the Blue Ridge Lady Yellowjackets in a game that would have the Bulldogs getting the first run but the Yellowjackets got hot in the batter’s box and finished the game in five innings. In the top of the first the Bulldogs would score one run when Cody would cross home plate on a ground out. In the bottom of the inning the Yellowjackets would score 3 runs when Bailey Barton would score on an error then Lacey would get an RBI single and end up scoring of a dropped third strike. In the top of the second inning the Bulldogs would tie the game, getting 2 runs. With outs Cody would get a 2-RBI double. In the bottom of the inning the Yellowjackets would retake the lead for good, scoring 5 runs. Morgan Roth would score on a fielder’s choice; 3 runs would end up scoring on 1 error and finally Addison Wallace would come home on a ground out. In the bottom of the third the Bulldogs would score 2 runs. Roth would score on a wild pitch and Korti Martinez would get an RBI single. In the bottom of the fifth inning the Yellowjackets would score the needed 3 runs for the win on a Wallace 3-RBI double, making the final score Blue Ridge 13, Winslow 3. Winslow had 3 runs on 3 hits with 3 errors. Winslow used two pitchers, Ybarra with 2 strikeouts and Madi Breeze with 2 strikeouts. Salazar led the team in stolen bases with 2. The post Lady bulldogs take sting out of the Lady Hornets first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a9103fb569bd90859a22 Lobos earn a win and a loss against the Yellowjackets te 2026-04-08T01:02:08.743Z Lobos earn a win and a loss against the Yellowjackets By Greg Perkins Snowflake split with Blue Ridge, then picked up a non-region win at Round Valley on Friday.  Playing at Blue Ridge on Tuesday, Snowflake was tied with the Yellowjackets 2-2 going into the seventh inning. Blue Ridge got the 1 run they needed in the bottom of the seventh, giving the Lobos a 1 run loss at 3-2. Snowflake had just 7 hits. Graham Bawden went 2 for 3; Edge Bryant, 1 for 2; Curtis Hollom, 1 for 3; Kasen Rogers, 1 for 3; Daxon Wahl, 1 for 3; and Tate Matthews went 1 for 3 with a double.  Kyler Matthews pitched 6.1 innings allowing just 2 runs on 2 hits with 11 strikeouts and 3 walks. Hollom pitched the final frame allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 1 strikeout. Thursday, the Lobos got revenge with a 10-0 five inning homefield shutout win over Blue Ridge. Snowflake scored 2 in the first, then plated 5 in the second to lead 7-0. A single run in the fourth, followed by 2 final runs in the fifth ended a strong performance on the hill by Hollom who allowed just 2 hits, with 11 strikeouts and no walks in the five innings he pitched.  At the plate Bawden went 2 for 2 with a double. Hollom helped himself going 1 for 3 with a double. Bryant was 1 for 2. Maverick Greer went 1 for 3. Kyler Matthews went 2 for 3 with a triple. Jaxon Merrill was 2 for 3. Daxon Wahl went 1 for 3 and Tate Matthews was 1 for 1.  Friday’s game at Round Valley resulted in an 8-4 Lobo win. The Elks out hit Snowflake but the Lobos made the most of their 10 hits. Bryant was 2 for 5; Merrill, 2 for 4; Bawden, 1 for 6; Hollom, 1 for 4 with a double; Kasen Rogers, 1 for 3; Greer, 1 for 4 with a double; Wahl, 1 for 3; and Tate Matthews went 1 for 3 with a double.  Merrill pitched five innings, allowing 2 runs on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts and 1 walk. Tate Matthews pitched 2 innings, giving up 1 run on 1 hit with 2 strikeouts and walked 4. Dylan Krikendall pitched two innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits with a pair of strikeouts and a walk.  The Lobos were ranked 15th in the 3A power points heading into Friday’s win at Round Valley. This week they will host Winslow on Tuesday, then participate in the three-day Epic Tourneys Baseball Classic hosted by Horizon Honors beginning Thursday. Snowflake enters this week 6-4 in regular season contests. The post Lobos earn a win and a loss against the Yellowjackets first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a8fc3fb569bd90859a19 Lady Roadrunners get a win and two losses for the week te 2026-04-08T01:01:48.891Z Lady Roadrunners get a win and two losses for the week By Greg Perkins The Lady Roadrunners sandwiched two losses around a lone win last week. Their week started with a slugfest on Monday vs Mogollon. Playing in Heber the two teams combined for 52 total hits and 48 total runs in a 26-22 Holbrook loss. They also combined for 23 errors, 14 of which were committed by the Roadrunners.  Runs came in bunches, although the first inning ended with Holbrook trailing just 3-1. The Birds came back with 5 in the second and 4 in the third and held a seemingly comfortable 10-3 lead at that point. Mogollon then scored 9 runs in the fourth inning to grab the lead at 12-10. Holbrook tied it at 12-12 with 2 in the top of the fifth. The Mustangs then scored 7 in the fifth, moving in from 19-12. Holbrook matched that with 7 of their own in the top of the sixth and the game was again tied at 19-19. The tie evaporated quickly with another 7 runs by Mogollon in the bottom of the sixth, giving them the 26-19 lead. Holbrook managed just 3 runs in the top of the seventh before taking the 26-22 loss.  Holbrook had eight extra base hits. Home runs by Kentrall John and Alexis Young, and doubles from Jaycee Greer, Angelica Uranga, and two doubles each from Elena Philpott, and Heide Bahe.  The Mustangs finished with 10 extra base hits. One home run, 2 triples and 7 doubles.  London Gardner pitched 4 innings allowing 12 runs on 12 hits with 3 strikeouts and walked 4. Philpott pitched two innings giving up 14 runs on 13 hits with 1 walk.  Wednesday Holbrook picked up a 17-2 home field win over Alchesay. Holbrook scored 5 in the first, then added 9 in the second and 3 final runs in the third inning.  Philpott held the Falcons to just 3 hits. She allowed only 2 runs with 6 strikeouts and walked 4 batters.  At the plate, Gardner went 2 for 3 with a triple. Uranga was 1 for 2 with a triple. Greer went 2 for 2 with a double. Rylie Patterson was 1 for 1, Philpott was 2 for 3, Leah Gashweseoma was 2 for 2, Bahe was 1 for 3 and Young 1 for 3. Hosting Joseph City on Thursday the Roadrunners led 2-1 after the first but fell behind 7-2 after four innings. They added their third run in the fifth, and picked up 1 more in the sixth, but the Wildcats prevailed 9-4.  Emily Sanchez went 2 for 2 with a double. Uranga was 1 for 3 with a double. London Gardner went 1 for 3; Philpott, 1 for 4; Willow Guttery, 1 for 4; Leah Gashweseoma, 1 for 3; Bahe, 1 for 3; and Young was 1 for 3.  Philpott worked all seven innings in the circle. She allowed 9 runs on 11 hits with 2 strikeouts and only gave up 1 walk.  Holbrook is ranked 16th in the 3A power rankings heading into this week’s action. They are 5-3 in regular season games and 9-5 overall. Holbrook has a three game homestand this week. Tuesday, Blue Ridge makes a visit. Thursday Show Low comes to town, and Friday, Page will be in Holbrook. Holbrook needs to enjoy their home field this week, since six of their last seven games will be on the road to close out the season. The post Lady Roadrunners get a win and two losses for the week first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a8e93fb569bd90859a10 Winslow Bulldogs fall to the Yellowjackets te 2026-04-08T01:01:29.015Z Winslow Bulldogs fall to the Yellowjackets By K. Conner On April 4, the Winslow Bulldogs traveled to Lakeside to take on the Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets, in a game that would stay close throughout and not be decided until the seventh inning. It would be in the top of the second inning when the Bulldogs would start the scoring, getting 3 runs. Michael Magallanes would get a 2-RBI single and then score himself on an error. In the bottom of the inning the Yellowjackets would score 1 run when Justin Carpenter would score on an error. In the bottom of the fourth inning the Yellowjackets would score 3 runs. Cruz Ashcraft would get an RBI double, Hudson Moore an RBI single and Kaden Edgington an RBI double. In the top of the fifth inning the Bulldogs would score 1 run when Ehren Leonard would come home during a double play. In the bottom of the inning the Yellowjackets would score 2 runs. Ashcraft would have an RBI double and come home on an error. In the top of the sixth inning the Bulldogs would score their final run of the game when Samuel Crisp would get an RBI single, for a final score of Blue Ridge 6, Winslow 5. Winslow had 5 runs on 4 hits with 2 errors. Winslow used two pitchers, Jeremias Paddock with 2 strikeouts and Eli Farris with 2 strikeouts. The post Winslow Bulldogs fall to the Yellowjackets first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a8d53fb569bd90859a07 Lady Wildcats win two out of three te 2026-04-08T01:01:09.352Z Lady Wildcats win two out of three By Greg Perkins The Lady Wildcats won two of their first three games last week, before falling in a shutout loss to Horizon Honors, who was ranked seventh in 2A on Saturday.  The initial softball power rankings were released last week and the Wildcats found themselves ranked second overall. Superior sits in the number one spot and St. David occupies No. 3.  Joseph City’s first game of the week was on Wednesday. They easily took care of visiting Great Hearts Anthem by a final of 18-2 in five short innings of work. Eight first inning runs by the Wildcats set the tone for a short game.  Thursday, they made a quick trip to Holbrook to take on the Lady Roadrunners who were at the time ranked 14th in 3A. This game went back and forth. Joseph City scored once in the first, then gave up 2 in the bottom of the frame. They went back on top with 2 third inning runs, then extended their lead with a 4-run fourth inning. Holbrook chipped away with single runs in the fifth and sixth, but the Wildcats eventually put the game out of reach with a pair of runs in the sixth inning to win the game 9-4.  Saturday’s home game didn’t go quite as well. The Horizon Honors Eagles came to town and left with a five-inning win. Neither team scored in the first two frames, but the Eagles jumped on top with a 9-run third inning. They added their 10th and final run in the top of the fifth. Eagle pitching kept the Wildcat bats quiet, holding them to just 4 scattered hits in the loss.  With the 2-1 week the Lady Wildcats are now 10-6 overall and 5-2 in power point contests. This week they will host Phoenix Christian, the fourth ranked team in 2A on Tuesday, then will travel to face Kingman on Saturday. Next week they play at top ranked Superior on Wednesday. The post Lady Wildcats win two out of three first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a8c13fb569bd908599fe Wildcats drop three games in week’s play te 2026-04-08T01:00:49.482Z Wildcats drop three games in week’s play By Greg Perkins The Wildcats were ranked 16th when the initial 1A Power rankings were released on Tuesday last week. They went 0-3 during the week, although two of the three losses came against 3A opponents. Joseph City started the week hosting Great Hearts Anthem on Wednesday. The Eagles came in ranked ninth, with a 6-2 record. Two big innings by the visitors gave them a large lead which the Wildcats nearly rallied from late. The Eagles scored 6 runs in the third, then added 9 in the fourth to lead 16-3 after four innings. Joseph City narrowly avoided the 10-run rule with 4 runs in the bottom of the fifth. That kept them alive and made for an exciting final inning. Joseph City entered the bottom of the seventh trailing 19-9, but by the time the third out was recorded they had pulled to within one, losing the game 19-18.  Both teams finished with 16 hits. Joseph City was led by Heston Miller who went 3 for 4 with a double. Kase Fish was 3 for 5. Justin Gardner went 3 for 5 as well. Cort Miller went 2 for 4 with a double. Kyan Larsen was 2 for 4. Jaxon Arnell went 1 for 3 with a double. Tytan Penrod was 1 for 3, and Robinson went 1 for 4.  Joseph City utilized four pitchers in the loss. Benson Moss, Colton Larsen, Fish, and Cort Miller combined to pitch all seven innings. Collectively they allowed 19 runs on 16 hits with four strikeouts but walked 11 Eagle batters.  The following day’s runs were harder to get in a 6-0 home field loss to neighboring Holbrook. The Roadrunners scored twice in the first, then both teams went scoreless through five innings, before Holbrook tacked on another run in the sixth, then pushed across 3 final runs in the top of the seventh. Joseph City was held to just 2 hits in the loss.  Kyan Larsen went 1 for 3 with a double. Penrod was 1 for 3. Kyan Larsen pitched five innings allowing just 2 runs on 1 hit, with 4 strikeouts and 4 walks. Cort Miller pitched two frames giving up 4 runs on 4 hits, with 3 strikeouts and walked 1.  Saturday afternoon Joseph City welcomed in Alchesay. The Wildcats led 2-1 going into the fifth inning where the Falcons scored 4 runs. Joseph City trimmed the lead to 5-4 with 2 runs in the bottom of the sixth, but that was the end of their threat. Alchesay picked up an insurance run they wouldn’t need in the top of the seventh and went on to win the game 6-4. Both teams finished with 7 hits. For the Wildcats JJ Sander went 2 for 2. Colton Larsen was 1 for 1, Heston Miller 1 for 3, Penrod 1 for 4 and Cort Miller went 1 for 3.  Fish pitched five innings allowing 5 runs on 6 hits with 2 strikeouts and one walk. Cort Miller worked two innings allowing 1 run on 1 hit with 4 strikeouts and a pair of walks.  With the three losses the Wildcats saw their overall record fall to 7-6-1. This week they will play at St. Johns on Monday. They will play at least four games in the Epic Tourneys Baseball Classic held Thursday through Saturday. The tournament is hosted by Horizon Honors. The post Wildcats drop three games in week’s play first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a6e03fb569bd9085999a Trump supporters shocked by threat to destroy Iran’s civilization te 2026-04-08T00:52:48.342Z Trump supporters shocked by threat to destroy Iran’s civilization WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran complies with his demands left MAGA supporters and other Republicans deeply divided.  Carrying through on the threat – issued Tuesday morning, about 12 hours before a deadline he set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz – would clearly amount to a war crime under U.S. and international law, according to legal scholars. And Trump promised during the 2024 campaign that he would not get the U.S. into any new wars, particularly in the Middle East. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican who was once a close Trump ally, called his threat “evil and madness.” She urged the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment, declare him unfit to serve and strip his power.  “Not a single bomb has dropped on America,” Greene said on X. “We cannot kill an entire civilization.” Eighty minutes before his deadline, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, contingent on Iran reopening the strait to shipping on which world oil markets rely.  The move eased tensions in at least two countries but did little to quiet the backlash sparked by Trump’s threat earlier in the day, which far-right podcasters Alex Jones and Candace Owens equated to genocide. Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen as President Donald Trump oversees Operation Epic Fury at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Fla., March 1, 2026. (White House photo by Daniel Torok) Jones said Trump sounded like “an unhinged supervillain from a Marvel comic movie” and said that wasn’t what he voted for. Owens said Congress and the military need to intervene because “we are beyond madness.” In November, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and five others in Congress who served in the military or CIA publicly urged military personnel to refuse illegal orders, prompting Trump to accuse them of sedition. “If the president takes the actions he has threatened to take, countless Iranian civilians will die, it will massively escalate this war, and the United States will be seen as a country without a moral or ethical compass,” Kelly said hours after Trump issued his threat Tuesday. Last week, Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s desalination plants. Water infrastructure on which civilians rely is not a lawful military target.  For some of his longtime supporters, such threats – including the one to obliterate a 2,500-year-old civilization, considered one of the world’s oldest – are excessive but not disqualifying. “I would like to see Trump lower the rhetoric,” said three-time Trump voter Mick Sullinger, a 57-year-old technician and Marine veteran from Pittsburgh outside the White House during a visit to the capital. “I think it does nothing, but it strengthens the other side’s resolve.” Sullinger yelled back at some anti-Trump protesters nearby and defended the president’s broader goals in Iran. “This is 50 years of a terrorist regime that has done nothing but hurt the West. It’s hurt our freedom and democracy. … It’s time to eradicate this regime,” he said.  Vice President JD Vance underscored Trump’s threat during a speech Tuesday in Hungary at which he seemed to allude to a possible nuclear attack, though the White House rejected that interpretation.  “We’ve got tools in our tool kit that we so far haven’t decided to use,” he said. In Arizona, Carson Carpenter, a 20-year-old Trump voter who co-founded Off The Record USA, a conservative media company, said Trump’s shift from his 2024 promise of no new wars has been disappointing.  Carpenter, a former president of College Republicans at Arizona State University, said he wasn’t thinking much about foreign policy when he cast his vote.  But now, he said, “We constantly see new conflict, which is … not a ‘promises made, promises kept’ agenda. That’s a ‘promises made, promises forgotten’ agenda.”  John Byrnes, the strategic director at Concerned Veterans for America, a libertarian conservative group, also said Trump’s rhetoric may have gone too far. CVA has advocated for limited U.S. military presence in the Middle East and an end to “forever wars.” “The language of destroying a civilization is extreme,” he said. “If we really are at the point where that is the goal of this war, then it’s imperative that Congress be involved in a declaration of war or authorization use of military force.”  Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans, said the president “is an unhinged maniac who is threatening to destroy a civilization for kicks.” “He has no goals, no plans, and no idea where he is,” he said by email. “He’s encouraged by a White House staff trying to out cheer each other despite the damage he is doing to the economy. Every American should be afraid and call their Members of Congress to rein in this lunatic before it’s too late.” Selina Cardenas, a veteran and the deputy director of organizing in Arizona for the left-leaning group Common Defense, called Trump’s threat “alarming.” “The risk of civilian harm cannot be dismissed as collateral damage, and threats directed at civilian infrastructure raise legal and moral concerns under international law,” she said. “If carried out, such actions could also have far-reaching geopolitical consequences, including disruption to regional energy supplies that the United States and our allies rely on.” After Kelly’s warning last fall about illegal orders, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered him demoted, with a reduction in retirement pay. The senator retired as a captain after 25 years as a Navy pilot that included combat and four tours in space for NASA. None of the other Democrats had served long enough to retire, so he is the only one still potentially subject to military justice. In February, a judge temporarily blocked Hegseth’s actions, which he deemed a direct assault on free speech and legislative oversight. The case is set for arguments in May before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.  More than 100 experts on international law signed a letter last week asserting that Trump’s actions in Iran have violated the United Nations Charter and could amount to war crimes.  Rachel VanLandingham, a retired judge advocate and Air Force lieutenant colonel, was one of the signers.  She said in an interview Tuesday that while it’s lawful to destroy so-called dual use infrastructure that supports both civilians and the military, that doesn’t mean it’s good policy or morally defensible.  “What I fear is that there’s going to be huge target sets generated,” she said. “It’s awful but it’s lawful.” But she’s also confident that military leaders would ensure that only lawful actions were taken, even if the president orders strikes on a scale intended to erase Iranian civilization. “If indeed, the president’s rhetoric is being turned into an order down the chain, that order is not being followed,” she said. “It’s being translated into lawful targeting sets.” The post Trump supporters shocked by threat to destroy Iran’s civilization appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a6ca3fb569bd90859974 Engelhardt named Winslow Rotary’s Citizen of the Year te 2026-04-08T00:52:26.482Z Engelhardt named Winslow Rotary’s Citizen of the Year Photo by Shawn White Winslow Rotary Club members pose with Citizen of the Year Lloyd Engelhardt (center) during last week’s Good Morning Winslow meeting. Pictured are (left to right) Amber Martinez, Lona King, Jessica Cox-Atha, Greg Hackler, Engelhardt, Leane Bowley, Lawrence Kenna, Kristy Armijo, Travis Udall, Jeff Hartman, Danie Therio and Harold Soehner. By Shawn White At last week’s Good Morning Winslow monthly networking meeting, hosted by the Winslow Chamber of Commerce, the Winslow Rotary Club recognized longtime radio broadcaster Lloyd Engelhardt as Citizen of the Year, honoring his more than 50 years on the air in Winslow before his retirement in February. The award, now in its second year, is intended to highlight individuals whose contributions lead with honesty have had a lasting impact on the community. Last year’s inaugural recipient was Winslow City Manager David Coolidge. Following the recognition, the Rotary Club led the remainder of the program, providing breakfast and outlining the scope of its service efforts both locally and abroad. Rotary President Christy Armijo and Vice President Kevin Coolidge spoke about a range of initiatives aimed at improving quality of life in the community, from beautification projects to programs addressing basic needs. Among those efforts is the club’s continued focus on downtown beautification. Armijo said the Rotary Club recently secured a grant to install additional trash cans throughout the downtown corridor, an effort intended to improve cleanliness and accessibility for both residents and visitors. The club also highlighted its international service work, noting that one recent project took place in Ghana, where rotary members contributed resources to support communities abroad as part of the organization’s broader global mission. Much of the discussion, however, centered on the club’s backpack program, which provides food to local children over the weekends. Coolidge described how the program came to be, saying, “We noticed some kids were relying on school lunches and weren’t eating on the weekends so we started this backpack program.” Each backpack is packed with enough food to help sustain a family of four through the weekend, an effort organizers say helps fill a critical gap for families facing food insecurity. The need for such a program underscores broader challenges in the region. In a rural area that can function as a food desert, where consistent access to affordable and nutritious food is limited, issues like food insecurity can quietly affect student performance and overall well-being. Rotary members said ensuring children have enough to eat outside of school hours is not just about meeting immediate needs, but also about supporting their ability to succeed in the classroom. The post Engelhardt named Winslow Rotary’s Citizen of the Year first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a6b73fb569bd9085996b LCMC sends termination notice to Blue Cross te 2026-04-08T00:52:07.027Z LCMC sends termination notice to Blue Cross By Shawn White Little Colorado Medical Center has formally moved to terminate its contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield after more than a year of stalled negotiations, escalating a dispute that could affect roughly 3,000 patients in the region. This move will officially take effect July 1. Hospital CEO Travis Udall stated that on March 26, the hospital sent a notice of termination to the insurer via both email and certified mail. As of publication, Udall said the hospital has not received a response. The notice marks a significant development in an ongoing reimbursement dispute that Udall has said places mounting financial pressure on the rural hospital. Speaking previously at the Good Morning Winslow monthly networking breakfast, Udall said Blue Cross Blue Shield reimburses Little Colorado Medical Center at approximately 9 to 15 cents on the dollar, a rate he said has not increased since 2013. Negotiations between the hospital and insurer have been ongoing for more than a year and a half. Udall has said the reimbursement gap comes as inflation, staffing costs and supply expenses continue to rise, further straining hospital operations. He noted that even Medicaid reimbursement, which averages about 26 cents on the dollar, still falls short of the actual cost of care. At the same time, traditional grant funding sources that rural hospitals have relied on are diminishing, leaving fewer avenues to offset losses. Approximately 3,000 patients who receive care at Little Colorado Medical Center currently rely on Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage. Udall said the termination notice introduces uncertainty for those patients, though in some cases insurers have historically returned to negotiations or adjusted reimbursement rates after contracts are ended. He emphasized, however, that there is no guarantee that will occur in this situation. “This isn’t unique to Winslow,” Udall said, pointing to similar reimbursement disputes involving hospitals across Arizona, including in Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott and Bisbee. He described the issue as part of a broader challenge facing rural and regional hospitals statewide. The contract dispute comes amid broader changes to the region’s healthcare landscape. North Country HealthCare, previously one of the other major healthcare providers in the area, recently filed for bankruptcy. Under an agreement finalized in the wake of that filing, El Rio Health has taken the area’s clinics and began operations April 1 under the name Elk Ridge Community Health. The transition places additional attention on the stability of local healthcare access as providers and insurers navigate ongoing financial pressures. With the termination notice now delivered and no response yet from the insurer, the situation remains unresolved, leaving patients, providers and hospital leadership awaiting the next step in negotiations. The post LCMC sends termination notice to Blue Cross first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a6a33fb569bd90859962 Hunt Part improvements te 2026-04-08T00:51:47.253Z Hunt Part improvements Image courtesy of the City of Holbrook The City of Holbrook Parks Department was hard at work pouring concrete last week that will soon support shade structures, a response to a large shade tree that had to be removed after it died and became a hazard. Another addition will be a swing set near the shaded area. The post Hunt Part improvements first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a68f3fb569bd90859959 Winslow Chamber swears in new board te 2026-04-08T00:51:27.412Z Winslow Chamber swears in new board Photo by Shawn White Winslow Chamber CEO Bob Hall (right) administers the oath of office to newly elected board members including (left to right) Danie Therio, Joe Perez, Jessica Atha-Cox along with re-elected member Reese Chatwin, during the chamber’s annual meeting and dinner last Friday. By Shawn White The Winslow Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and dinner on March 27, bringing together local business leaders and community members for an evening focused on leadership, tourism and the upcoming Route 66 centennial celebration. Chamber members had received election ballots approximately a month in advance to select new members of the organization’s board of directors. Following this vote, Danie Therio, Jessica Atha-Cox and Joe Perez were elected to the board, while Reese Chatwin was re-elected. The group was formally sworn in during the event. The evening also featured a presentation from Roger Naylor, an Arizona-based author and travel writer who recently released a guide highlighting attractions along the state’s stretch of Route 66. Naylor offered a brief history of the highway, often referred to as the “Mother Road,” and shared anecdotes from his travels documenting its landmarks and culture. Bob Hall, CEO of the chamber, outlined several events planned as part of Winslow’s upcoming centennial celebration. Among the highlights are a kayak contest, with wheeled kayaks racing along Route 66, a Route 66-themed musical production and a New Year’s Eve ball, along with additional activities still in development. The evening concluded with a raffle, closing out the annual gathering. The post Winslow Chamber swears in new board first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a67b3fb569bd90859950 Man found murdered in front of residence te 2026-04-08T00:51:07.885Z Man found murdered in front of residence By Shawn White Winslow police are investigating a homicide after officers responding to a welfare check Thursday morning found a man deceased outside a residence on North Park Drive. According to a Winslow Police Department press release, officers were dispatched at approximately 11:16 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, to the 1200 block North Park Drive after receiving a report of a person lying near the front door of someone’s residence. Detectives with the department responded and have classified the case as a homicide. Authorities have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of next of kin. Police said the incident appears to be isolated and preliminary findings indicate there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact Detective Alicia Lopez or the on duty shift sergeant at the Winslow Police Department by calling 928-289-1433. The post Man found murdered in front of residence first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a6683fb569bd90859947 Roadrunners place ninth in Blue Ridge Invitational te 2026-04-08T00:50:48.428Z Roadrunners place ninth in Blue Ridge Invitational By Greg Perkins The Roadrunner boys team placed ninth out of 17 teams at the Blue Ridge Invitational meet held on Thursday last week. Holbrook did have a few individuals finish high in their respective events. In the 100-meter dash, William Kinds placed second with a time of 11.36. Ray-Sean Morris was 48th, and Clayton Johnstun finished 53rd. In the 200-meter, Daniel John finished 42nd with a time of 28.49. Clayton Johnstun placed 50th.  In the 400-meter run, Anthony Moyte placed 22nd with a time of 58.52.  In the 800-meter run, William Nez placed fourth with a time of 2:09.61. Anthony Moyte was 10th, Tyler Begay was 13th and Daman Nez finished 38th.  In the 1600-meter run, Ian Masayesva took first place honors with a time of 4:41.83. Devin Kinlicheenie was seventh, Tyler Begay ninth and Marcell Haskie was 45th.  In the 3200-meter, Ian Masayesva placed second with a time of 10:13.06. In the shot put, Quannah Aberle placed 46th with a toss of 28-02. He then placed 55th in the discus with a throw of 61-02. Both distances were personal bests for him. In the girls 800-meter run, Demia Gonnie placed 23rd with a time of 3:02.34. In the 1600-meter run, she placed 18th with a time of 6:46.38.  Holbrook will compete this week at the Bubba Nielsen Invitational meet hosted by Payson High School on Friday. The post Roadrunners place ninth in Blue Ridge Invitational first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a4213fb569bd90859895 Candidates file for 2026 election te 2026-04-08T00:41:05.542Z Candidates file for 2026 election By Shawn White A wide field of candidates has officially filed for the 2026 election cycle, with races ranging from city councils to federal offices will all vie for votes in northeastern Arizona. At the city level, Holbrook voters will see candidates for four open council seats on the ballot. Alexandria Carroll has filed for the two-year term currently filled by Roxanne Pergeson, while Adrian Tubbs and incumbents Karina Pack and Arcenia Pacheco are seeking to fill the three four-year terms. Councilmember Robert Black is not seeking re-election. In Winslow, Roberta Wilcox-Cano, the incumbent, will run unopposed. Five candidates have filed for three open council seats, including Shelley Caraway, Laurie LaShomb, David Morales, Heather Pruett and incumbent Darcey McKee. Daniel Tafoya and Samantha Crisp are not seeking reelection. All will appear on the ballot for the Nov. 3, general election. Legislative races covering the region are also taking shape. In Legislative District 6, the retirement of Sen. Theresa Hatathlie has opened a key seat representing much of the Navajo Nation. Rep. Myron Tsosie has filed to run for the position and will face former lawmaker Jamecita Peshlakai in the Democratic primary. Peshlakai is the daughter of current Rep. Mae Peshlakai, who is also seeking reelection to the House alongside Angela Maloney and Ian Teller. Republican Lloyd Johnson has filed for the LD6 Senate seat. In neighboring Legislative District 7, incumbent Sen. Wendy Rogers will run as a Republican, with Mike Montiel filing as a Democratic challenger. The House race in LD7 includes Republicans Walt Blackman, David Cook Sr., Andrew Costanzo and Barby Ingle. Statewide races feature a number of contested primaries. In the governor’s race, Republicans Andy Biggs, Ken Miceli, Scott Neely and David Schweikert have filed, while incumbent Katie Hobbs is the lone Democrat in the race. Independent candidates Teri Ann Hourihan and Hugh Lytle have also filed. For secretary of state, Republicans Alexander Kolodin and Gina Swoboda are competing in the primary, while incumbent Adrian Fontes is running as a Democrat. Duwayne Collier has also filed. The attorney general’s race includes Republicans Rodney Glassman and Warren Petersen, while incumbent Kris Mayes is seeking reelection as a Democrat. Other statewide offices include the state treasurer’s race with Republicans Katherine Haley and Elijah Norton, Democrat Nick Mansour and independent Michael Zepeda. In the superintendent of public instruction race, Republicans Tom Horne and Kimberly Yee will face Democrats Michael D. Butts, Brett Matthew Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz. The ballot will also include the state mine inspector race between Walter Les Presmyk and Brian Matlock, along with Corporation Commission candidates Republicans Ralph Heap, David Marshall Sr., Nicholas Myers and Kevin Thompson and Democrats Jonathon Hill and Clara Pratte. At the federal level, Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District race includes Republican incumbent Eli Crane, Democrats Eric Descheenie and Jonathan Nez, and Libertarian Curtis Goodwin. Primary elections are scheduled for July 21 following a recent change that moved Arizona’s election calendar from August to late July. Voters must be registered by June 22, with early voting beginning June 24. The general election will take place Nov. 3. The post Candidates file for 2026 election first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a40a3fb569bd9085986b Trump-backed Republican pads GOP's fragile House majority by winning showdown for MTG's former seat te 2026-04-08T00:40:42.181Z Trump-backed Republican pads GOP's fragile House majority by winning showdown for MTG's former seat RINGGOLD, GA — Republican congressional candidate Clay Fuller just gave House Speaker Mike Johnson a little bit of breathing room as the GOP clings to a razor-thin majority in Congress. Fuller, who was backed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to fill the empty U.S. House seat in Georgia's solidly red 14th Congressional District, the Associated Press reports. The seat was left vacant when MAGA firebrand Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down at the beginning of January. Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a bitter falling out with Trump. The special election came as Republicans cling to a razor-thin 218–214 majority in the House. The GOP was under the gun to make sure the Democrats didn't pull off an upset in the special election, in a district in northwest Georgia that Trump carried by a whopping 37 points in his 2024 presidential victory. PRIMARY PAUSE, POLITICAL FIRESTORM: HIGH-STAKES ELECTIONS THIS MONTH TAKE CENTER STAGE "It's extremely crucial, and we need the reinforcements," Fuller told Fox News Digital on the eve of the runoff election. Fuller, a local district attorney and a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard who's served in the Air Force since 2009, added, "I think the voters in Georgia 14 understand that, and they're looking forward to sending a MAGA America first fighter up on Capitol Hill to support that agenda." TRUMP HITS CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN KEY BATTLEGROUND AS RACE TO REPLACE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE HEATS UP Asked if he was concerned that MAGA supporters would sit out what was expected to be a low turnout election since the president is not on the ballot, Fuller said Trump voters "would crawl through glass to make sure they have a representative up there that fight for them and fight for President Trump." Harris, a cattle farmer who spent four decades in the military and retired as an Army brigadier general, needed the support of crossover Republicans in order to pull off an upset. "I am a Democrat, but I'm not tied to the party," Harris highlighted as he spoke with Fox News Digital on Monday. And Harris argued, "My opponent, Clay, cannot say that. He actually sold his soul to President Trump." Harris narrowly edged Fuller amid a field of 17 candidates, including 12 Republicans, in the first round of voting in early March. Since no candidate topped 50%, Harris and Fuller advanced to Tuesday's runoff. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL The congressional seat — which stretches from Atlanta's outer suburbs to the state's northwest borders with Alabama and Tennessee — was left vacant when Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a very public falling out with Trump mostly over her push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. While Greene remains popular among Republicans in the district, Fuller said the voters he talked with on the campaign trail were "focused on the fights of the future, not anything that had happened in the past." Asked if he spoke with Greene, Fuller said he "reached out to Rep. Greene, had conversations with her and got advice on the district, and I'll keep those conversations confidential." Harris, who as a first-time candidate lost to Greene by nearly 29 points in her 2024 re-election, emphasized that he wasn't "running against Marjorie Taylor Greene anymore," and that his name "carries more weight than any other name in this district." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a1dc3fb569bd908597d8 The Beach after the Break te 2026-04-08T00:31:24.726Z The Beach after the Break Spring Break may be over, but local residents and visitors this week found their way to Lake Havasu City's shoreline for some fun of their own. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a1c83fb569bd908597cf Veterans nonprofit marks 13 years suicide-free, preps for Havasu softball showdown te 2026-04-08T00:31:04.759Z Veterans nonprofit marks 13 years suicide-free, preps for Havasu softball showdown Since its launch in Lake Havasu City, the ECHO Group Band of Brothers Arizona upholds its mission of veteran suicide prevention. The founding nonprofit organization, based in California, continues as a direct influence locally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5a19e3fb569bd9085979f Republican Wins Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene te 2026-04-08T00:30:22.192Z Republican Wins Special Election to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene Democrats had hoped for a strong showing, but the conservative district in Northwest Georgia elected Clay Fuller after President Trump endorsed him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d59faf3fb569bd9085971d Investigación de Nuevo México sobre esterilización forzada de mujeres indígenas tardará 2 años. Defensores prevén un plazo más largo te 2026-04-08T00:22:07.668Z Investigación de Nuevo México sobre esterilización forzada de mujeres indígenas tardará 2 años. Defensores prevén un plazo más largo NOTA DEL EDITOR: Este reportaje fue traducido del inglés al español usando ChatGPT. Un editor de Cronkite News revisó la traducción. Encuentra el reportaje original aquí. ¿Ves algún error? Por favor, déjanos saber. Contacta con julio.cisneros@asu.edu. PHOENIX – La investigación de Nuevo México sobre la esterilización forzada de mujeres indígenas tardará más de lo esperado, advierten defensores. Los legisladores estatales aprobaron una medida que ordena a la Comisión sobre la Condición de la Mujer y al Departamento de Asuntos Indígenas crear un “plan de acción estatal” para entrevistar a las víctimas y colaborar con el Indian Health Service para encontrar todos los casos de esterilización coercitiva entre 1907 y 2018. La investigación tiene hasta diciembre de 2027 para publicar sus conclusiones, según el Memorial 14 del Senado de Nuevo México, lo que proporciona al equipo poco menos de dos años de trabajo. “Diciembre de 2027 suena muy lejano, pero no lo es. Va a pasar muy rápido”, dijo Josett Monette, secretaria del gabinete del IAD de Nuevo México. “Parte de la investigación será un poco difícil y llevará tiempo. No estoy segura de que logremos completar todo a tiempo”.  Debido a que la investigación depende en gran medida de los testimonios de personas indígenas, pueden pasar años hasta que la comunidad se sienta completamente cómoda compartiendo sus historias, dijo Rachael Lorenzo, directora ejecutiva de Indigenous Women Rising, un grupo de defensa de los derechos reproductivos dentro de la comunidad indígena. Según un informe publicado por la Comisión de Memoria, Verdad y Reconciliación de Nuevo México, más de 70,000 esterilizaciones forzadas o coercitivas fueron realizadas por el IHS y médicos contratados entre 1960 y 1978. “Para mediados de la década de 1970, evidencia preliminar mostraba que entre el 25 % y el 50 % de las mujeres indígenas en edad reproductiva habían sido esterilizadas, con un número desproporcionado de procedimientos realizados en Nuevo México”, según el documento. Lorenzo dijo que la organización fue contactada por Elena Giacci, especialista en educación sobre trauma histórico relacionado con la violencia sexual, y la defensora de derechos humanos Keely Badger —dos investigadoras del Memorial 14 del Senado— para colaborar en el proyecto. “Considerando la historia de la esterilización forzada y la desconfianza que nuestras comunidades nativas tienen hacia el sistema médico occidental y los médicos, podría tomar mucho tiempo”, dijo Lorenzo. “Podría tomar hasta un año solo para difundir que esta investigación está ocurriendo, y el reclutamiento podría tardar, reunir a las personas para que compartan sus historias y lograr que se sientan cómodas haciéndolo”. Para Giacci, “la parte más importante es garantizar la confidencialidad”, una prioridad para que sus fuentes se sientan más cómodas al compartir sus historias. Además de la confidencialidad, Lorenzo enfatizó que hablar con las víctimas puede tomar tiempo, ya que las historias contienen información traumática y sensible. “Creemos que el trabajo avanza a la velocidad de la confianza”, dijo Lorenzo. (De izquierda a derecha) La senadora de Nuevo México Shannon Pinto, Elena Giacci, la senadora Mimi Stewart y la senadora Linda López en el Capitolio estatal de Nuevo México en Santa Fe el 14 de febrero de 2026. (cortesía de Elena Giacci) Lorenzo expresó dudas sobre la capacidad de eficiencia del IHS: “Cuando se trata de cualquier tipo de entidad gubernamental… puede ser un proceso largo, pero hay otras vías por las que podríamos obtener la información que necesitamos para tomar decisiones y, con suerte, asegurarnos de que esto nunca vuelva a suceder”. Monette dijo que le preocupa cómo su equipo del IAD obtendrá los documentos necesarios para la investigación, anticipando que será un desafío principal para el equipo. Señaló que esto podría hacer que el departamento dependa aún más de la participación pública para obtener respuestas. “Vamos a necesitar escuchar las voces de la comunidad”, dijo Monette. El IHS rechazó una solicitud de comentarios, ya que no comentan sobre investigaciones en curso, según un comunicado escrito enviado a Cronkite Noticias. Giacci dijo que también le preocupa la disposición del IHS para cooperar con la investigación, ya que su participación es el “punto clave” de todo el memorial. Giacci dijo que, dada la experiencia que tuvo Badger, su socia en la creación del Memorial 14 del Senado, al contactar previamente al IHS, espera que tarden mucho en proporcionar una respuesta al equipo. “No estaban dispuestos a darle ningún tipo de información sin importar lo que presentara”, dijo Giacci. “Ahí es donde esperamos que el estado o nuestras entidades gubernamentales intervengan y digan: ‘Miren, necesitan hacer esto. Necesitan proporcionar esta información’”. Debido a la cantidad de atención pública y estatal que ha recibido el memorial, dijo que espera que el IHS esté más motivado para ayudarlos en la búsqueda de documentación. A pesar de las preocupaciones sobre el plazo, Monette dijo que el IAD planea ayudar en varias etapas del proceso investigativo, incluyendo la identificación de todos los casos conocidos de esterilización coercitiva y forzada, y la creación de un plan educativo basado en los hallazgos. “Será un trabajo muy importante y valioso poder brindar a estas familias al menos algún reconocimiento de haber sido escuchadas o comprendidas, y tener la oportunidad, si así lo desean, de compartir su historia”, dijo Monette. “Puede haber algunos desafíos, pero creo que hay cosas realmente positivas, reconocimientos importantes… que pueden surgir de este memorial”. Monette dijo que planea utilizar otros recursos estatales si es necesario. “Tenemos el tiempo corriendo en este momento, y tratar de hacerlo va a requerir de nuestro equipo”, dijo Giacci. “Todos con los que he hablado están comprometidos a que esto avance, a asegurarse de que nuestra comunidad esté informada, y a garantizar que la verdad salga a la luz”. The post Investigación de Nuevo México sobre esterilización forzada de mujeres indígenas tardará 2 años. Defensores prevén un plazo más largo appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d59f9c3fb569bd90859714 Arizona Rep. Ansari targets Hegseth for impeachment over Iran war te 2026-04-08T00:21:48.100Z Arizona Rep. Ansari targets Hegseth for impeachment over Iran war WASHINGTON – Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Phoenix, plans to file articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating U.S. law and the Geneva Convention. “Only Congress has the power to declare war, not a rogue president or his lackeys,” Ansari said in a statement announcing the impeachment push. “Hegseth’s reckless endangerment of U.S. servicemembers and repeated war crimes … are grounds for impeachment and removal from office.” It is not uncommon for House members to draft articles of impeachment, but only two Cabinet members have ever actually been impeached. One resigned before trial in the Senate. The other effort died before trial. Her announcement Monday came on the heels of President Donald Trump’s threat on Sunday to bomb Iranian infrastructure. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day,” he said in a profane Easter message directing Iran’s leaders to open the Strait of Hormuz. Comply “you crazy bastards or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!” he posted on Truth Social. Since the start of the conflict on Feb. 28, Hegseth has publicly disavowed the law of war, which makes targeting civilian infrastructure a crime.  “America, regardless of what so-called international institutions say, is unleashing the most lethal and precise air power campaign in history,” he told reporters March 2. “No stupid rules of engagement … no politically correct wars. We fight to win, and we don’t waste time or lives.” One month into Trump’s second term, Hegseth gutted the Pentagon’s Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response office, which oversaw policy to limit risk to noncombatants, and a related center focused on protection of civilians. On Feb. 28, a Tomahawk missile struck an elementary school school in Minab, killing over 160 children and teachers. U.S. officials denied any intention of striking a school. A preliminary U.S. inquiry indicated that outdated target data had been used. On March 7, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, accused the U.S. of bombing a desalination plant on Qeshm Island that provided water for 30 villages. The U.S. denied that. Those strikes, Ansari said, are grounds for Hegseth’s impeachment. Congress is on Easter recess this week. Hegseth has been polarizing since his nomination, which the Senate confirmed on a tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. Under the Constitution, Congress can impeach and remove the president and Cabinet members for “high crimes and misdemeanors” – a phrase that Congress itself gets to define. Over 100 experts in international law signed a letter last week condemning Hegseth for declaring that U.S. forces will provide “no quarter, no mercy for our enemies,” despite Defense Department policy and domestic and international laws requiring quarter – taking prisoners rather than killing helpless or defeated enemy combatants. They called his dismissal of ordinary rules of engagement “profoundly alarming.”  “Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution requires the executive branch to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, not sabotaged or scorned,” Bruce Fein, a constitutional lawyer and former associate deputy attorney general in the Reagan administration who did not sign that letter, said by email. “Hegseth has flouted that obligation in committing war crimes in violation of the War Crimes Act.”  While many legal scholars agree that Hegseth has violated international law, his impeachment is unlikely as long as Democrats remain a minority in the House. Conviction in the Senate is also unlikely, because that requires a two-thirds vote and Republicans control 53 of 100 seats.  One other House Democrat had previously filed articles of impeachment against Hegseth, which was co-sponsored by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who began trying to impeach Trump early in the president’s first term.  In December, Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar accused Hegseth of murder and “extrajudicial killings” related to deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean last September.  Thanedar’s resolution also accuses Hegseth of mishandling classified information about an impending military operation in Yemen in March 2025, after an aide inadvertently added a journalist to a group chat on Signal.   In 1876, the House impeached Secretary of War William Belknap for taking over $40,000 in bribes. He resigned before the trial, which proceeded anyway. The Senate acquitted him on all five articles.  In 2024, the GOP-controlled House impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on a 214-213 vote. The articles alleged that he had endangered the public by “willfully and systemically” refusing to enforce immigration laws and by failing to control the border. The Senate, controlled by Democrats at the time, killed the Mayorkas impeachment without a trial after finding the allegations fell well short of “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The post Arizona Rep. Ansari targets Hegseth for impeachment over Iran war appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d59f873fb569bd908596f7 Glendale Police credits quicker crime solving to centralized data software te 2026-04-08T00:21:27.016Z Glendale Police credits quicker crime solving to centralized data software The City of Glendale is contracting with Peregrine Technologies to centralize police owned data on one platform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d59f713fb569bd908596df No Labels governor candidate Hugh Lytle faces two challenges to boot him from ballot te 2026-04-08T00:21:05.003Z No Labels governor candidate Hugh Lytle faces two challenges to boot him from ballot Hugh Lytle, an independent candidate for governor, held a press conference on Feb. 16, 2026, outside of the state house to criticize a bill that would make his party name, the Arizona Independent Party, illegal and he said would derail his campaign. (Photo by Dermont Stevenson/Cronkite News) Independent candidate for Arizona governor Hugh Lytle is the target of two challenges that aim to get him thrown off the 2026 ballot.  Lytle is a wealthy entrepreneur who has used his background as a quarterback for Arizona State University in his campaign, even though he was sidelined by an injury before he ever played a game.  Lytle claims that Gov. Katie Hobbs is behind a challenge to his candidacy filed by Craig Beckman, who is represented in the challenge by Coppersmith Brockelman, a law firm that has represented Hobbs in past election challenges.  Hobbs’s former chief legal advisor, Bo Dul, now works for Coppersmith Brockelman and is one of the attorneys representing Beckman. She resigned from the governor’s staff about a year ago.  The Hobbs campaign declined to comment on Lytle’s claims.  Lytle collected signatures to qualify to run for Arizona governor under the Arizona Independent Party label, but a court ruled last month that the party must revert to its former name, the No Labels Party.  Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, approved the name change last fall, but just days before the deadline for candidates to qualify for the ballot, a judge ruled that Fontes didn’t have the power to do so, and invalidated the change.  In the challenge, Coppersmith Brockelman attorney Austin Yost took Lytle to task for the attempt to change his party’s name, and repeatedly referenced his wealth. In particular, Yost pointed out that Lytle lives in a 6,300-square-foot Scottsdale mansion with five bedrooms and six bathrooms that is valued at nearly $7 million.  “Mr. Lytle is no stranger to bending — and breaking  — the rules to try to secure ballot access,” Yost wrote. “First, he sought the No Labels Party’s nomination for Governor, but rather than run as the No Labels Party, the Party illegally changed its name to the so-called ‘Arizona Independent Party.’” In the challenge, Yost argued that all of the more than 5,900 signatures that Lytle submitted to the secretary of state are invalid. Lytle needed a minimum of 1,771 signatures to make it on the ballot as a candidate for the No Labels Party.  But because Lytle’s nominating petitions used the address of his Scottdale business instead of the residential address that  Arizona law requires, none of the signatures on them should be counted, Beckman’s challenge argues.  “Enough is enough,” Yost wrote. “This Court should make clear that the rules apply to everyone: a candidate’s wealth and persistence do not allow him to violate the ballot-access requirements as he sees fit.” Lytle’s campaign sidestepped the legal issues and instead went after the governor in a Tuesday statement that encouraged Hobbs to own up to being behind the challenge.  “The fact that Hobbs and her allies are willing to spend staggering sums on attorneys to silence Arizona’s Independent revolution is a sign his message is resonating,” the Lytle campaign said.  The Lytle campaign also claimed the suit pointed to Hobbs’ failure to live up to campaign promises, like her pledge to reform private school vouchers.  “It’s no wonder she doesn’t want any competition,” the campaign said.  As of January, nearly 36% of Arizona voters were registered Republicans, 28% were registered with the Democratic Party and 34% were unaffiliated with any party, typically described as independent voters.  During election years, Republican and Democratic candidates fight to win over those unaffiliated voters. Neither party wants those votes siphoned off to a third-party candidate — particularly not a Democrat like Hobbs, who already must overcome a voter registration disadvantage. Hobbs only beat Republican Kari Lake in 2022 by about 17,000 votes, and the GOP’s large edge in the number of registered voters means she needs as many independent votes as she can get.  The Lytle campaign went after both major parties for their success in reversing the name change of the No Labels Party to the Arizona Independent Party.  “Both parties are more interested in political tricks than letting voters even have a say,” Lytle said. “In this case, the voters DID have a say and nominated an Independent for the first time in two decades. And the politicians are now trying to silence those voters and anyone challenging their authority.”  The other challenge to Lytle’s candidacy was filed by fellow independent candidate for governor Teri Hourihan, who describes herself as a conservative. Lytle has positioned himself as a moderate.  Hourihan claimed that most of Lytle’s signatures were invalid for numerous reasons, including illegible signatures, unqualified petition circulators and signatures from people who either aren’t registered to vote or are registered to vote at an address different from the one they wrote on the petition. “More than 6,000 people signed our petition which I like to call ‘Arizona’s Declaration of Independents,’” Lytle said in the campaign statement. “That’s more than three times what is required by law. Our revolution will survive these challenges and prevail at the ballot box.” The challenges will undergo expedited court proceedings so that they’re resolved before ballots are printed in advance of the July 21 primary election. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d59f473fb569bd908596b9 Polls in Wisconsin Reflect a More Muted Supreme Court Race te 2026-04-08T00:20:23.734Z Polls in Wisconsin Reflect a More Muted Supreme Court Race This year’s election has featured more undecided voters and lower overall awareness compared with recent cycles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d59d043fb569bd9085964c Popular far-left streamer unleashes profane tirade against Vietnamese communist refugee in resurfaced vid te 2026-04-08T00:10:44.062Z Popular far-left streamer unleashes profane tirade against Vietnamese communist refugee in resurfaced vid A previously-deleted video of far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker launching several F-bombs against a Vietnamese refugee resurfaced on X Tuesday. The video featured Piker reacting on a livestream to a 2020 BBC video featuring Vietnamese refugee Bach Hac explaining why her community largely supported President Donald Trump. "As Vietnamese refugees, we have endured suffering under the communist regime," she said. WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY ONLINE AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS Her comments set off Piker, who had previously described communism as the "end goal" of socialism, leading him to blast Hac and tell her to "go back" to South Vietnam. "F--- you, dude," Piker said. "I mean, seriously. F--- you old lady. Shut the f--- up you stupid f------ idiotic old lady with your stupid f------ gamer headset. Who has f---ed you harder, America or f------ Ho Chi Minh? Suck my d--- old lady. Goddamn dude. F--- this refugee. F--- this South Vietnamese motherf------, whatever, like Christian supremacist psychotic f------ refugee living in America now and able to talk that s---. Why don't you go back and live in f------ South Vietnam in the same conditions if that's your perspective?" When Piker addressed comments telling him to "be careful," Piker doubled down on his attack. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT DEFENDS APPEARING WITH HASAN PIKER, DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM PODCASTER'S CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS "I f------ hate these people, dude," Piker said. The video appears to have been taken from one of Piker's livestreams and has since been deleted, though it is unclear when. Fox News Digital reached out to Piker for comment. Piker has become a growing influential figure within the Democratic Party, scheduling campaign events with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Pennsylvania Rep. Summer Lee. Progressive stars like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.; Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.; Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.; and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have also appeared on Piker's show. MEDIA TAPS TWITCH STAR WHO TOLD VIEWERS TO 'KILL' REPUBLICANS FOR COMMENT ON CHARLIE KIRK’S ASSASSINATION This support came despite Piker's history of controversial statements, such as claiming America "deserved" 9/11 or his efforts to downplay the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. He has been quoted claiming Hamas was "a thousand times better than the fascist settler colonial apartheid state" of Israel and that it "doesn’t matter if f------ rapes happened on October 7." Other Democratic politicians have criticized Piker as antisemitic and have called on the party to distance itself from the Twitch streamer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d596233fb569bd90859502 Biden wanted to drive reliable energy 'into a ditch,' says Trump Energy Secretary te 2026-04-07T23:41:23.178Z Biden wanted to drive reliable energy 'into a ditch,' says Trump Energy Secretary Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Biden administration was driving energy systems "into a ditch" through massive subsidies to unreliable sources like solar power and draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Wright appeared with his wife, Liz, on "The Katie Miller Podcast" Tuesday, where he criticized former President Joe Biden's energy policies for having a profound effect on the rest of the country. "If you get energy wrong, you destroy your society," Wright said. TRUMP ADMIN OFFICIAL SAYS THERE’S A 'VERY GOOD CHANCE' GAS PRICES WILL BE BACK TO NORMAL BY SUMMER "Another reason I think President Trump won, you know, the Biden administration literally wanted to drive our energy system into the ditch," he added. "Just outrageous. We, fortunately, pivoted before too much deep damage. But we've wasted trillions of dollars. We need to repair the energy infrastructure in the Gulf. If the damage grows, it just means energy prices are going to be higher for longer after it." Wright also dismissed concerns about falling behind major countries like China regarding sources like solar power, pointing out that losing all solar power "wouldn't even be a hiccup" for the country. "If you wiped all the solar panels off the planet tomorrow, no one would notice. We were losing 10% of sort of global oil production today. It is a massive crisis. If all of the solar was zeroed out tomorrow, the world would lose 1.2% of energy," Wright said. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S TOP 'SCIENTIFIC PRIORITY IS AI,' ENERGY SECRETARY SAYS He emphasized that while he is generally "pro-solar," having worked in the solar industry, he was against subsidies to less reliable sources that drive up electricity prices. Wright instead suggested that nuclear power has a "very bright future" despite being "unfairly maligned" by climate activists. "It's so much easier to sell fear than to sell reassurance," Wright said. "You know, that's the asymmetry in politics and activism… But the environmental industry really has become sort of a fear-selling industry. And boy, you can raise billions of dollars to scare people about things like nuclear power or climate change, where there's like a kernel of something there, but they're just wildly exaggerated. And unfortunately, it’s been effective." He further criticized the Biden administration for draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower gas prices and "do well" during the 2022 midterm elections while praising the Trump administration's efforts to replenish it. THREE MILE ISLAND NUCLEAR PLANT MAKES COMEBACK WITH $1B IN FEDERAL BACKING TO MEET INCREASING ENERGY DEMANDS "At the end of next year, we'll have more oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve than we did when President Trump took office, meaningfully more oil than when he took office," Wright said. Biden's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Wright has been critical of the Biden administration since he began his position as President Donald Trump's energy secretary last year. In May, he claimed that the Biden administration "strangled" the state of Alaska with more regulations than North Korea, Iran and Venezuela combined.  "Alaska, a state that has had more sanctions, more restrictions on production of oil and gas in Alaska than everything we did to Iran and Venezuela and North Korea if they produced any combined," he said. "You know, the last administration just strangled Alaska. This awesome state of immense natural resources." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5960f3fb569bd908594f9 Judge declares mistrial in decades-old killing of 11-year-old girl over evidence revelation te 2026-04-07T23:41:03.309Z Judge declares mistrial in decades-old killing of 11-year-old girl over evidence revelation A Connecticut judge has declared a mistrial in the case involving an 11-year-old girl who was raped and killed over a revelation involving decades-old evidence.  Marc Karun, 60, was on trial on murder and kidnapping charges stemming from the alleged killing of Kathleen Flynn, according to FOX 61.  Flynn, a sixth grader, was reportedly walking home from Ponus Ridge Middle School in Norwalk when she was attacked on Sept. 23, 1986. Her body was found in the woods along a path to nearby Hunters Lane.   REALTOR'S COLD CASE MURDER FINALLY SOLVED AFTER 15 YEARS, POLICE SAY While the case ran cold for a period of time, Karun was taken into custody at his home in Stetson, Maine in 2019. During Karun’s trial in Stamford last week, prosecutors revealed that they received an email from retired Norwalk police lieutenant Robert Fabrizzio disclosing that shortly after Flynn’s body was discovered, a state crime lab officer informed him that she had been disposed of in a used body bag, FOX 61 reported.  Fabrizzio reportedly informed prosecutors that he was concerned about the possibility of evidence contamination in the case, leading Judge John Blawie to declare a mistrial – though he did not dismiss the charges against Karun. DAUGHTERS’ RELENTLESS SEARCH SHATTERS ‘OVERDOSE’ CLAIM, LEADS TO ARREST IN MOM’S 1992 MURDER The state crime lab officer who made the revelation about the body bag was 87-year-old Henry Lee, a famous forensic scientist who previously worked on the O.J. Simpson murder trial and worked as the head of the lab at the time, according to FOX 61.  Lee died last month. "We’re obviously disappointed by this turn of events, especially for the family members of Kathy Flynn, who have waited 40 years for justice and some degree of closure," State Attorney Paul Ferencek said in a statement, FOX 61 reported.   YALE PROFESSOR’S FATHER CHARGED IN MOTHER’S DECADES-OLD MURDER, SAYS HE ‘USED ME AS BAIT’: REPORT Prosecutors are now working with the medical examiner’s office and state crime lab to verify if the revelation is true. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The information surrounding the body bag was reportedly a surprise to crime lab officials, agency spokesperson Rick Green said. "This is all a surprise to us. We stand by our testimony in the case," Green said in a statement to Fox News Digital, adding the agency has no further comment. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Karun previously served 10 years behind bars after being convicted of sexually assaulting or kidnapping four other female victims throughout the 1980s, FOX 61 reported. SEND US A TIP HERE DNA testing technology advancements and the case’s similarities to Karun’s other attacks reportedly lead investigators to take him into custody in 2019.  LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Shortly after Karun’s arrest, police found nearly 90 guns inside his Maine home, which he was barred from owning as a convicted felon, according to FOX 61. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB In 2024, he pleaded guilty to federal gun charges stemming from the allegations and is set to be sentenced this summer.  Karun remains in custody on a $5 million bond.  The State’s Attorney’s Office and Karun's defense counsel did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d595e73fb569bd908594ed In Phoenix, Turning Point and Jane Fonda fight for control of a utility. te 2026-04-07T23:40:23.786Z In Phoenix, Turning Point and Jane Fonda fight for control of a utility. The Salt River Project is little known beyond Arizona, but Tuesday’s elections at the giant public utility have brought in heavy hitters and tested Turning Point after Charlie Kirk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d593a23fb569bd908593e8 Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion te 2026-04-07T23:30:42.781Z Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion Flight passengers are blasting British Airways after they said they were left stranded for days amid arctic-like temperatures in St. John's, a city in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Their plane, which departed from London, England, and was headed to Houston, Texas, had an unplanned landing in Newfoundland on Tuesday, March 31, due to a health emergency.  The plane was then further delayed due to a technical issue, British Airways said of the incident. "We’re very sorry to our customers for their experience, and we’ve been in touch to offer a gesture to make things right," British Airways told Fox News Digital in a statement. NEW STUDY REVEALS IN-FLIGHT RISKS AND DANGERS FOR MILLIONS OF OLDER TRAVELERS ON PLANES Nevertheless, passengers are still speaking out on social media and in interviews, with many criticizing the airline for what they felt was a chaotic experience. "Furious is an understatement. We are being told we are now heading to Houston. I won't believe it 'til we take off," Jon Shipman of Liverpool, England, told the BBC before his departure. Temperatures in St. John's on March 31 were freezing, passengers claimed.  The high that day was 23 degrees Fahrenheit, while the low was 14 degrees, per WeatherUnderground. FLIGHT PASSENGERS SLAM AIRLINES FOR PUSHING EARLY BAG CHECKS EVEN WITH EMPTY BINS ON BOARD Shipman was traveling with his family to Texas to see friends who moved to the United States a few years ago.  He said passengers were notified three hours after takeoff that there was a "grave medical emergency" on board, according to BBC Radio Merseyside. He said the passengers "sat on the plane for three hours." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "They then told us the plane had developed a technical issue; then they told us the plane could not be fixed, and we had to be taken off and put up in local hotels." He said passengers couldn't access their luggage. He also claimed he did not receive much assistance from the airline. "We just sat around waiting for news, and had to speak to local airport staff for help," Shipman said. The travelers were extremely frustrated, he added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER He described a scene in which some travelers were sleeping on the floor. "Most of the frustration was due to a lack of information. Just be open and explain what's happening, you know?" Shipman said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We're not soft. We understand there was a medical emergency. We understand there's a technical issue." Heather McKinnon, general manager at the Delta Hotel in St. John's, said it was a very tough delay for the 255 passengers.  But she disputed the claim about "freezing" temperatures at St. John's that day.  "It's hardly frozen," McKinnon told The Canadian Press.  "While it was cold that day, and it was wintry the next day, we're offering warm hospitality. And that's the main thing, right?" St. John’s, the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, is one of North America’s oldest cities, located on Canada’s eastern Atlantic coast. Known for its colorful row houses and historic harbor, it blends maritime heritage with a lively arts and cultural scene, set against rugged coastal landscapes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5919d3fb569bd908593aa Peoria police officer injured in crash te 2026-04-07T23:22:05.645Z Peoria police officer injured in crash Peoria police say 75th Avenue will be closed in both directions between Thunderbird Road and Banff Lane. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d591853fb569bd9085937b Spain’s soccer federation faces FIFA disciplinary action after apparent anti-Muslim chants directed at Egypt te 2026-04-07T23:21:41.084Z Spain’s soccer federation faces FIFA disciplinary action after apparent anti-Muslim chants directed at Egypt After some fans allegedly directed anti-Muslim chants during last Tuesday’s international soccer friendly between Spain’s national team and Egypt, FIFA confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings. In a statement, the sport’s governing body said the action was taken against Spain’s federation following the incident. "FIFA has today initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation for incidents that occurred during the friendly match against Egypt." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM RCDE Stadium in Catalonia, Spain, hosted the March 31 match, with Spain as the home team. Fans in sections of the 40,000-seat stadium — a potential future World Cup site — were possibly heard chanting, "bote, bote, bote musulman el que no bote," which translates to "jump, jump, jump, whoever doesn’t jump is a Muslim." The chant resurfaced several times during the match. The stadium announcer issued a warning to fans about the venue's policy against discriminatory behavior following reports of anti-Muslim chants. Egypt is overwhelming a Muslim nation. According to the World Religion Database, approximately 90% of the country's population identifies as Muslim. US WORLD CUP HOPES TAKE HIT AFTER STAR PLAYER RUPTURES ACHILLES Spain star Lamine Yamal, condemned the chants a day later, labeling those responsible "ignorant and racist." "I am a Muslim, thank God," the 18-year-old wrote in a post to Instagram Wednesday. "I understand not all the fanbase is like that, but to those who sing those chants: using religion as something to mock people in a football stadium leaves you as ignorant and racist people." "Football is to enjoy and support, not to offend people by who they are or what they believe in," Yamal's post concluded. Criticism came swiftly, with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) denouncing the behavior before full time and Joan Garcia and Pedri echoing that stance after the match. "The RFEF stands against racism in football and condemns any act of violence inside stadiums," the governing body of the sport in Spain wrote in a statement posted to social media last Tuesday. The response extended beyond the pitch, with Spain’s minister of education, vocational training and sport and the Council on American-Islamic Relations also condemning the chants. Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente also condemned the messaging. "I am repulsed by and absolutely reject any form of xenophobia or racism — it’s completely intolerable," he said at a news conference. 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/69d591713fb569bd90859372 Sabrina Carpenter strips down with Margaret Qualley and Madelyn Cline in provocative new music video te 2026-04-07T23:21:21.204Z Sabrina Carpenter strips down with Margaret Qualley and Madelyn Cline in provocative new music video Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is turning up the heat — and the controversy — with her latest music video. In the official video for "House Tour," the 26-year-old singer stripped down alongside a pair of A-list companions — Margaret Qualley, the daughter of Andie MacDowell, and Madelyn Cline. What started as a glamorous girls’ night quickly spiraled, as the trio broke into a lavish mansion and unleashed chaos. SABRINA CARPENTER CALLS OUT CRITICS OF SUGGESTIVE ALBUM COVER AS HYPOCRITES The trio stripped down and left little to the imagination in their lingerie, raided the liquor cabinet, soaked in a bubble bath, stole a Grammy and cannonballed into a pool — all while looting the house for cash and jewels. Police eventually swarmed the property, but not before the women made a quick escape. The video concluded with Carpenter and Qualley running over a man in their getaway car. WHITE HOUSE FIRES BACK AFTER SABRINA CARPENTER SLAMS ICE VIDEO USING HER SONG The storyline appears to nod to "The Bling Ring" robberies, the infamous string of celebrity home break-ins carried out by fame-obsessed teens. "House Tour" appeared to be loaded with sexual innuendo, using a home as a not-so-subtle metaphor. HILARY DUFF FIRES BACK AT CRITICS OF HER PROVOCATIVE LYRICS, SAYS SHE’S ‘NOT MAKING MUSIC FOR 7-YEAR-OLDS’ "Do you want the house tour? I could take you to the first, second, third floor," Carpenter sings. "I just want you to come inside / But never enter through the back door." Carpenter co-directed the video alongside Qualley, 31, a detail she shared with fans while celebrating the release on Instagram. It’s the latest example of Carpenter doubling down on her risqué reinvention — a far cry from her early days as a former Disney child star on "Girl Meets World." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I think it wouldn’t matter so much if I wasn’t a childhood figure for some people," she previously told Variety. "But I also can’t really help that. It’s not my fault that I got a job when I was 12, and you won’t let me evolve." From her sexually charged lyrics to the controversial cover of "Man’s Best Friend," which showed her on all fours with a man pulling her hair, critics have accused the singer of going too far. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Carpenter hasn’t backed down and continues to stand firm on her controversial music. "People think, ‘Oh, she’ll say and do anything.’ No. I really do have boundaries with myself — you’d be surprised!" she said. "I’m just actually living my life, and you’re watching. If you don’t like it, it’s not for you. If you do like it, let’s play." She added, "I want to remember this as a time in my life when I really didn’t hold back. I wore the skirts I wanted to wear; I spoke about things in a way that I won’t regret, because I was very open. I think that’s all that matters." Despite the outrage, "Man’s Best Friend" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5915d3fb569bd90859369 Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz te 2026-04-07T23:21:01.567Z Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that, based on conversations with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, he will delay the "bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks. Trump said the decision came after the leaders requested the U.S. "hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran," which the president previously threatened would start at 8 p.m. eastern time if a deal was not reached. The president said the postponement is subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to "the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz." "This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East." He added the administration received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and officials "believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate." "Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated," Trump wrote. "On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d591363fb569bd9085935e Leader of University of Wisconsin System Is Fired by the Board te 2026-04-07T23:20:22.200Z Leader of University of Wisconsin System Is Fired by the Board Jay O. Rothman’s departure brought an end to a four-year stint as leader of the university system following a public struggle for power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d58cb73fb569bd908592c5 Rep. Ansari introducing articles of impeachment for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth te 2026-04-07T23:01:11.222Z Rep. Ansari introducing articles of impeachment for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Representative Yassamin Ansari proposes impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of endorsing President Trump's alleged war crimes in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d58c9d3fb569bd9085928b Daylight hammer attack suspect is illegal alien released under Biden policies: DHS te 2026-04-07T23:00:45.637Z Daylight hammer attack suspect is illegal alien released under Biden policies: DHS A Haitian illegal immigrant who was caught and released by the Biden administration in 2022 was arrested after allegedly bludgeoning a mother to death with a hammer on Friday outside a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, in broad daylight. Rolbert Joachim, 40, is charged with second-degree murder and criminal damage to property, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office jail records. Surveillance footage appeared to show Joachim smashing the woman’s car windshield, approaching her, and repeatedly hitting her in the head with a hammer — killing her in broad daylight, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The woman, whose identity has not yet been publicly released, was reportedly a store clerk inside the gas station. SUSPECT IN FATAL NEW JERSEY HIT-AND-RUN CRASH IS ILLEGAL ALIEN, FUGITIVE: DHS She was also the mother of two teenage daughters, according to a report from local outlet Gulf Coast News. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assisted the Fort Myers Police Department in tracking down and arresting Joachim on Mango Street in Fort Myers. Joachim first entered the U.S. in August 2022 and was released into the country under the Biden administration, according to DHS. A federal judge issued a final order of removal against him later that year, but he was granted Temporary Protected Status — which expired in 2024. "This illegal alien barbarically hit this woman in the head multiple times with a hammer," DHS acting assistant secretary Lauren Bis wrote in a statement. "This heinous murderer was RELEASED into the country by the Biden administration. Not only did the Biden administration release him into the country, but they then gave him temporary protected status. Their reckless immigration policies cost this woman her life." ICE has lodged a detainer against Joachim, and he will be deported regardless of the outcome of the case. "The arrest of this criminal is an example of how ICE and local authorities can work together to swiftly bring criminals to justice and make our communities safer," Bis said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d58a463fb569bd9085921b Athena Strand photo shows deadly ride with FedEx driver who admitted killing girl during Christmas delivery te 2026-04-07T22:50:46.090Z Athena Strand photo shows deadly ride with FedEx driver who admitted killing girl during Christmas delivery A haunting photo shows 7-year-old Athena Strand moments before prosecutors say she was driven to her death by the FedEx driver who abducted and killed her while delivering her Christmas present. The image, released by prosecutors on Tuesday, shows the young girl standing behind Tanner Horner on the day she was strangled in Texas in November 2022. In the black-and-white photo, Athena appears visibly uneasy as Horner focuses on the road ahead. Horner, 34, a former delivery driver accused of kidnapping and strangling the 7-year-old after hitting her with his van in 2022, admitted to her capital murder in a Tarrant County courthouse on Tuesday morning. MAN CONFESSES TO KILLING 7-YEAR-OLD WHILE ON THE LAM AFTER DNA LINKS HIM TO 30-YEAR COLD CASE: AUTHORITIES Once the jury was finally seated on Tuesday morning for the start of his trial, Tarrant County Judge George Gallagher asked Horner to stand.  "Mr. Horner, to the charge of capital murder, you may plead guilty or not guilty. What is your plea?" the judge asked. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Guilty, your honor," Horner replied. "Thank you. I will accept your plea," the judge said. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Horner admitted to abducting Strand while delivering a package to her father’s home in Paradise, a town of fewer than 500 people about 60 miles northwest of Dallas. Her body was found on Dec. 2 two days after she was reported missing less than 10 miles away from the property. Horner, authorities said, was delivering a package of Barbie dolls intended to be Strand’s Christmas present. Athena was set to return to Oklahoma with her mother after the holidays and had been staying with her father, Jacob Strand, and stepmother, Ashley Strand, in Wise County. SEND US A TIP HERE According to the arrest warrant, Horner told investigators that he strangled the 7-year-old after accidentally hitting her with his van while making a delivery at her father’s home. He said Strand wasn't seriously hurt after he hit her while backing up, but he panicked and put her in his van.  On Tuesday, Ashley Strand testified sharing the immediate aftermath when she realized that her stepdaughter had vanished. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I thought maybe she was just hiding somewhere," her stepmom said. The only thing she noticed that was unusual or out of place on the property was a package from Walmart containing Barbie dolls that she had ordered for Athena as a Christmas present. It had been dropped off in front of an abandoned trailer that was on the property. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Athena was reported missing, and eventually an Amber Alert was issued, leading to 72 hours of searching. Wise County's former Sheriff Lane Akin also testified, sharing that the search efforts for the 7-year-old was a grassroots effort with community members standing "shoulder to shoulder" with police. "I'll never forget the morning of Dec. 1, citizens came from all parts of Wise County to help us find that child. And we put them to work with our deputies, with our investigators, with our game wardens. It was shoulder to shoulder. We had what we estimated was about 300 citizens and they brought their 4-wheelers. Some brought horses. Some brought dogs," Akin said. "I appreciate the fact that so many people came out to help us that day." Fox News Digital's Danielle Wallace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5883d3fb569bd908591d3 Constable pay increased, but falls short of 2022 standards in Mohave County te 2026-04-07T22:42:05.798Z Constable pay increased, but falls short of 2022 standards in Mohave County The Mohave County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to increase salaries for the county’s five elected constables, four years after the county sought to save money by reducing their pay. Despite this week’s raises, however, that pay will fall short… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d588293fb569bd908591c6 Arizona short-term rental bill appears dead at Capitol te 2026-04-07T22:41:45.526Z Arizona short-term rental bill appears dead at Capitol PHOENIX -- An Arizona House measure boosting rules for short-term rentals like those offered through Airbnb and Vrbo is likely dead for the year after failing to get a hearing in the state Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d588153fb569bd908591bd Mayes seeks $972,000 from Kroger, Albertsons after merger fight te 2026-04-07T22:41:25.631Z Mayes seeks $972,000 from Kroger, Albertsons after merger fight PHOENIX -- Attorney General Kris Mayes wants more than $972,000 from two grocery giants whose 2024 merger her office played a role in blocking. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d588013fb569bd908591b4 Petersen asks DOJ to investigate Mayes, Fontes over election records dispute te 2026-04-07T22:41:05.895Z Petersen asks DOJ to investigate Mayes, Fontes over election records dispute PHOENIX -- Senate President Warren Petersen wants the Department of Justice to investigate whether Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes are trying to interfere with a federal grand jury investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d587eb3fb569bd9085918a Kylie Jenner dazzles in daring white string bikini for poolside photos te 2026-04-07T22:40:43.076Z Kylie Jenner dazzles in daring white string bikini for poolside photos Kylie Jenner is "hydrated & glowing" as she flaunts her bikini body on Instagram. Just after Easter weekend, Jenner uploaded several images of herself in a white string bikini and a Chrome Hearts waist chain, lounging poolside. It appeared to be promo for her new electrolyte packets, which she was holding in several of the images. Her mother, Kris Jenner, was among the thousands of comments praising the 28-year-old on her post. "Oh wow the splash!!" Kris wrote before adding, "Wow, who took these photos ?!?! They’re amazing!!!" Khloe Kardashian also left a comment: "You’re busy" with several drooling face emojis. KYLIE JENNER WOWS IN TINY STRING BIKINI AS SHE CALLS HER BEACH VACATION 'HEAVEN' This is Jenner's latest bikini spread after she stunned fans at the end of March. After vacationing with Timothee Chalamet, Jenner shared posts with the captions "heaven" and "having the time of my life" while posing for a series of snapshots in the ocean. Jenner, who shares daughter Stormi, 8, and son Aire, 4, with ex Travis Scott, showcased a neon chartreuse string bikini with lace trim. Aside from her latest bikini photos, Jenner is taking her Drink Sprinter brand in a new direction. It originally launched in March 2024 and was designed to be a cleaner alternative to alcoholic beverages. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The official Sprinter Instagram page wiped all of their photos before announcing the launch of electrolyte packs called k2o by sprinter. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "meet k2o by sprinter," the brand posted on Monday. "electrolytes with bioactive collagen peptides® and hyaluronic acid. designed to support skin moisture and hydration. after the party, sip pretty. available on drinksprinter.com and tiktok shop on wednesday at 9am est." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d583693fb569bd908590fd ASU baseball superfan creates scholarship for needy athletes te 2026-04-07T22:21:29.601Z ASU baseball superfan creates scholarship for needy athletes PHOENIX — Dave Rasley never forgot his roots. He grew up in poverty in Alaska and spent long summers toiling on the oil pipelines there to pay for his education at Arizona State. So years later, after Rasley graduated and went on to spend more time on those pipelines before embarking on a career in education, he had no desire to hoard his money.  He wanted to share it.   “Well, we feel like we grew up really poor. I mean, really poor,” said Rasley, an ASU baseball “superfan” for decades. “My dad had a bunch of medical problems and couldn’t work. Like, we didn’t have any money when we were growing up.” So in 2018 Rasley, a 1978 ASU graduate, started working on establishing the Rasley Family Baseball Scholarship. He paid the last installment in January, completing an $750,000 endowment that reflects his unwavering fandom.  Each year, the Rasley scholarship will pay for an ASU player’s tuition, room, board and meals. “Dave’s just been a really, really good baseball fan,” said Tom Collins, ASU’s assistant athletics director for development. “I almost thought, like, I’d say, a super fan.”  Attending games, practices and all types of events for decades helped foster deep relationships that made Rasley the resident expert for all things ASU baseball. “I mean, I rely on him,” Collins said. “I go to lunch to find out, ‘OK, how’d we do in fall ball?’ You know, ‘Who’s doing this? Who’s doing that?’”  Rasley’s unwavering fandom started as an ASU student whose passion for baseball was groomed watching summer baseball in Alaska. “I came here in 1972, and I wanted to play baseball,” Rasley said. So, Rasley gave baseball his best shot. Back when the program was separated between varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams, he made it to the final cut for the freshman team before  legendary coach Jim Brock cut him. “He (Brock) calls me and he goes, ‘Well, you know, you can hit pretty good, but you got an average arm, and I can’t teach you to run any faster,’” Rasley said. While this may have marked the end of his playing career, Rasley’s time around Arizona State baseball was just getting started.  He would spend his spring watching ASU baseball and the summer working on the oil pipelines in his home state to pay for his schooling. This continued every year until he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1978 and moved back to Alaska to work on the same oil pipelines. Rasley worked in Alaska until 1984, with the money earned laying the foundation for his philanthropic efforts. “And that’s one of the reasons why I have money enough to be able to do the scholarship, because I invested it, and, you know, saved money,” Rasley said of his time grinding away in Alaska. Over time, business in Alaska slowed down and Rasley explored the possibility of moving back to Arizona. “I moved here permanently in 1984, and then I got tickets over at Packard (Stadium) again,” Rasley said, “because I never missed a game when I was a student.” Thus started a nearly uninterrupted stretch of fandom spanning more than 40 years.  During this time Rasley worked as a sales associate for the Arizona Outlaws of the United States Football League before starting his career at Tempe High School, where he worked for 23 years in various roles including in-school suspension supervisor, dropout prevention coordinator and student council adviser. Through it all, he never wavered in his support of ASU baseball.  “The coaches all appreciate Dave and see him, and he watches batting practice, gets there early,” Collins said about Rasley’s dedication to the team. “I would say – I don’t know – 90% of the home games he’s probably there when they’re doing batting practice two hours in advance.” Simply being a dedicated fan is not enough for Rasley. He consistently finds ways to spread his passion to other fans. He can often be seen giving lollipops to the fans surrounding his 14 season tickets behind the Sun Devils’ dugout or giving away tickets to new fans “Overall I probably give away about 120 (tickets) each season,” Rasley said. “I also buy an extra parking pass to give away with tickets.” He even shares his ASU baseball fandom on his drive home from Phoenix Municipal Stadium, where the Sun Devils now play. “I wait to hear his horn because every night after an ASU win he honks his horn twice as he drives by my house,” said Karl Pagel, Rasley’s neighbor and a former major league first baseman. Whether it be two short honks on a drive home or a deep bag of free lollipops at home games, Rasley elevates the experience of his fellow fans. For Rasley, the focus is less on what he does for others, but rather on what those people did to deserve his generosity. “I sent a note to Tracy Smith, you know, our former coach, because I got to be really close to him and his staff when he was here, and he did a lot of really good things for me, personally, when I had a lot of medical issues,” Rasley said. “I told him, I said, ‘You know, you’re one of the reasons why I decided to give back.’” Rasley gives back in a variety of ways. It is not just about endowing a scholarship, it is donating to make sure the team has fruit cups in the clubhouse on game day, it is supporting Hunter Bishop, former Sun Devil outfielder and first-round pick by the San Francisco Giants in the 2019 MLB Draft, when his mom was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. “I was lucky enough to be close where I could sort of help them if they needed it,” Rasley said of Bishop’s family. Rasley’s mother was also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and he used his experience to provide advice to Bishop’s family.  There are countless other examples of his selflessness and philanthropic nature, but none stand taller than the Rasley Family Baseball Scholarship. “I mean, it costs $750,000 to fully fund that scholarship,” Rasley said. “I could have a big house in Scottsdale for that, but I don’t need that.” How often does somebody pass up a big house in one of the most luxurious cities in the United States? When considering how an endowment works, the decision becomes less surprising, although still shocking to an average person. “So when it gets to a certain number, I mean, the corpus, the main portion of the endowment will stay there, and then we’ll pull off the interest from that year to year,” Collins said. Essentially, the Rasley Family Baseball Scholarship will be awarded to a baseball player every year, market permitting. The $750,000 endowment gets invested, and the scholarship funds are pulled strictly from the gains, guaranteeing that the endowment never dips below the principal amount.  If the market does not perform well enough to fund the scholarship without dipping into the principal, then the scholarship is not paid out that year. Despite such a large donation, Rasley does not control who receives the scholarship each year. However, that is not an issue for him. Regarding his preference for the scholarship recipient, Rasley said, “Mine’s more of financial … mainly … if somebody is in need.” This preference comes from Rasley’s personal experience of growing up with his own share of financial hardship. Rasley hopes this endowment will serve players with similar financial needs. The current recipient of the Rasley Family Baseball Scholarship is team captain and bullpen pitcher Sean Fitzpatrick, who is a native of Spring, Texas, just north of Houston. Collins expressed his gratitude for Rasley’s contributions saying, “If I could clone him, I’d love to have three or four more donors just like him.” The post ASU baseball superfan creates scholarship for needy athletes appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5834f3fb569bd908590b8 Popular cruise line selling tree house suite for jaw-dropping price: 'Rather buy a house' te 2026-04-07T22:21:03.301Z Popular cruise line selling tree house suite for jaw-dropping price: 'Rather buy a house' Vacationers can soon merge land and sea with a startling new tree house suite on the Royal Caribbean — as long as they cough up six figures. Online debate is already robust about the offering. The Hero of the Seas vessel is rolling out the "Ultimate Family Treehouse" suite, which has a private whirlpool, game room and rooftop terrace. The triple-deck suite can sleep up to 12 guests with four full bathrooms, according to the Royal Caribbean website. CRUISE LINE JACKS UP MANDATORY GRATUITIES FOR TRAVELERS AS 9 IN 10 AMERICANS BLAST TIPPING The tree house can cost families over $200,000 for a week’s stay, according to the Royal Caribbean blog. In the "r/royalcaribbean" forum on Reddit, one user shared a post about "tree house suite pricing" — sparking lots of discussion. "Shocking to me," said one user in response. "I feel like people with this kind of money would charter a yacht instead of doing this." Another person wrote, "Clearly, this isn’t meant for 99.99% of cruisers." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Another user said, "I’m wondering how often it will sit empty [and] what their break-even is for providing the elevated services/cleaning time, etc., vs. just letting it sit empty for a sailing." A different Redditor added, "I am sure it will still be booked. Absolutely bananas, though. There's more and more of the travel industry taking aim at fat wallets. Everything is pay to play now." Said another person, "Good on you if you can afford this. But I’d like to travel the world [for] that price." One person chimed in with this comment: "I would rather buy an actual house." "That pricing feels correct, and honestly, if I could afford it, I would potentially book this over a yacht, especially with family of all ages," said another person. "I could also potentially see it as worthwhile for a bucket list trip. … Doesn't matter because I can't, but someone out there can, and good for them." This year, 21.7 million Americans are expected to go on an ocean cruise, according to AAA. Stewart Chiron, a Miami-based cruise industry expert known as "The Cruise Guy," told Fox News Digital that cruising continues to gain in popularity. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Cruise lines are constantly desiring to push the limits of ship designs to increase interest in cruising and wanting to come up with new features," he said. "Constant tweaking of cabin and suite designs is always being considered." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ He added, "Royal Caribbean's upcoming three-story tree house will be talked about for years to come. What will they think of next?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5833b3fb569bd908590af Minneapolis considers legalizing adult bathhouses and venues that allow sexual activity te 2026-04-07T22:20:43.446Z Minneapolis considers legalizing adult bathhouses and venues that allow sexual activity The Minneapolis City Council is preparing to consider legalizing and regulating venues, such as bathhouses, where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity, possibly reversing the city's 38-year ban. The ordinances in question would remove "stigmatizing language" and add "new definitions to be inclusive of establishments where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated," according to The Minnesota Star Tribune. The outlet noted that bathhouses and sex clubs operated in the city until a 1988 ordinance banned businesses that facilitate "high-risk sexual conduct," which was defined as fellatio, anal intercourse and vaginal intercourse for pay. The language of the 1988 ordinance was changed in 2023 at the behest of activists with the Safer Sex Spaces Coalition, who argued that it targeted same-sex partnerships and individuals with HIV and AIDS, the Tribune reported. Additionally, the Safer Sex Spaces Coalition argued that the ban discouraged outreach to communities and drove sex-related gatherings to "unsafe and inaccessible spaces." "The Minneapolis Health Department and other public health organizations acknowledge this ordinance is no longer the tool needed to promote public health. Social science research tells us that commercial sex spaces, like gay saunas, are important for promoting safer sex practices, enhancing HIV prevention, and increasing access to testing and treatment. These spaces also enhance feelings of identity, camaraderie, authenticity, and belonging. They are spaces where people overcome isolation and develop a sense of community and pride," the coalition said. WASHINGTON CITY PURSUES POLYAMORY PROTECTIONS IN PROPOSED CIVIL RIGHTS ORDINANCE The Safer Sex Spaces Coalition was formed in response to pushes against the 1988 ordinance, according to its website. One proposed ordinance would add a new chapter to the city code specifically for adult sex venues, according to CBS News. The ordinance would establish licensing and business regulations for businesses that facilitate sexual activity between consenting adults. The outlet reported that a second ordinance would update definitions and standards in the city's zoning code for sexually oriented uses. The third ordinance, according to CBS News, would amend provisions in the city's health and sanitation code related to contagious diseases. Additionally, the fourth ordinance would amend the city's miscellaneous offenses code to create exceptions for licensed venues that are permitted to facilitate consensual sexual activity between adults. A spokesperson for Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told Fox News Digital that the mayor is in favor of continuing to explore the issue. COLORADO HOUSE ADVANCES CONVERSION THERAPY LAWSUIT BILL; GOP LAWMAKER CALLS IT ‘SLAP IN THE FACE’ TO SCOTUS While LGBTQ+ advocates are pushing for the 1988 ordinance to be reversed, the first openly gay member of the Minneapolis City Council, Brian Coyle, helped pass the law, the Tribune reported. The outlet noted that Coyle said at the time that many members of the LGBTQ+ community supported the ban. Coyle was diagnosed with HIV in 1986 but did not publicly acknowledge it until 1991, the same year that he died of AIDS-related complications at age 47, the Tribune reported. The last adult bathhouse in Minneapolis, the 315 Health Club, closed in 1988 before the ban was passed, according to the Tribune, which said the club closed its so-called "orgy rooms" two years before shutting its doors. Additionally, prior to its closure, the club handed out free condoms and information on AIDS prevention, according to the outlet. Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne said that the plan to regulate bathhouses would be modeled after San Francisco, which has placed extensive regulations focused on safety and public health, such as requirements for condoms, staff training and more, the Tribune reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57ea03fb569bd90858fcd Arizona needs a better energy strategy to meet growing demand te 2026-04-07T22:01:04.752Z Arizona needs a better energy strategy to meet growing demand Michael Barrio Arizona hits triple-digit temperatures more than 100 days each year. That kind of intense heat puts a real strain on the electricity grid, especially during summer months when keeping the A/C on is a matter of public safety. But that’s not the only thing causing stress on the power grid these days. With the population in Arizona rising, and new large energy users (think manufacturing and data centers) coming online, there is more pressure on Arizona’s energy system than ever before. Arizona energy regulators are concerned about what all these pressures could do to consumers, and warned last year that new large energy users, including data centers, must be managed in a way that doesn’t undermine power grid reliability or leave the average household paying for a particular business’s grid infrastructure. In short, the state is facing a supply and demand issue. Demand for energy is going up, but our energy supply isn’t keeping up. It can take many years to build new power generation and the electric transmission wires needed to move and deliver that power to where it’s needed. APS, for example, is advancing major transmission projects to support growth and reliability, but some aren’t expected to be in service until 2032. The state Legislature can and should make it easier to build more energy supply. Unfortunately, instead of making it easier to deliver the power generation and energy infrastructure Arizona needs, the Legislature has spent much of this ongoing legislative session advancing a slate of bills that would do the opposite. HB 2975, for example, would require the Arizona State Land Department to stop using a tool that helps developers identify the best locations for solar projects to be responsibly built on state lands. And this is just an example of the kinds of unhelpful obstacles being proposed. Thoughtful oversight is welcome, but unnecessary obstruction only serves to raise project costs, discourage investment, and make it harder to get the next round of energy infrastructure built on time, meaning utilities will need to rely on more expensive short-term solutions. When families and businesses are counting on reliable, affordable power, we can’t afford these kinds of political games.  But Arizona doesn’t have to choose between reliable, affordable energy and growing the state’s economy. We do have a better path forward. The Arizona Energy Promise Task Force just published a report, developed by stakeholders across the state, that offers a practical roadmap for meeting rising demand while keeping costs in check. The report emphasizes faster permitting, expanded transmission, improved planning for large energy users, and the integration of a wider range of energy resources. These steps will allow the state to meet growing demand, update the grid, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape, without politicizing energy policy.  Meeting the state’s energy needs will require faster timelines, better coordination, and clear protections for ratepayers. So far, our grid has held up, and we’ve been fortunate, but good fortune isn’t strategy, and Arizona shouldn’t use that as a cushion for bad policy. As demand grows, making it harder to build and connect new energy infrastructure only increases the risks of higher costs and reliability issues.  Arizona lawmakers have a choice. They can keep advancing bills that add delay, uncertainty, and cost at exactly the moment the state needs more power and more infrastructure, or they can take a more pragmatic approach: reject and stop advancing proposals that make projects harder to build and focus instead on solutions that improve reliability, expand transmission, and help energy get where it’s needed faster.  Michael Barrio is a Senior Principal at Advanced Energy United, where he leads the organization’s political advocacy work in Arizona The post Arizona needs a better energy strategy to meet growing demand first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57e8a3fb569bd90858fa8 WWE star suffers giant bump on her head before WrestleMania 42 match te 2026-04-07T22:00:42.810Z WWE star suffers giant bump on her head before WrestleMania 42 match WWE star Liv Morgan was banged up on "Monday Night Raw" after a segment that involved her getting pushed into stablemate Roxanne Perez and then thrown into a TV by her WrestleMania 42 nemesis Stephanie Vaquer. The promo happened quickly. Morgan and Perez were backstage as the Women’s World Championship title contender wanted to thank "The Prodigy" for her help fending off Vaquer the week prior. But Vaquer got her revenge. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The champion rushed into the scene pushing Morgan into Perez and then into the television. WWE fans quickly noticed that it appeared Morgan and Perez bumped heads when the shove occurred. Morgan showed the aftermath on social media. "You’re mine now b---h," Morgan wrote on X showing off photos of the bump. RANDY ORTON, RHEA RIPLEY ENTER WRESTLEMANIA 42 TITLE PICTURE WITH ELIMINATION CHAMBER WINS Perez also posted photos of herself needing to ice her head because of the bump that was left on the top of her forehead. The photos showed the bump and her icing her head. Vaquer is set to defend the Women’s World Championship against Morgan at WrestleMania 42, and as of now, the match is still on despite the bump. Wrestling Observer reported Tuesday that both competitors were in concussion protocol after the segment. Vaquer has been the champion for nearly 200 days after winning the vacated belt at Wrestlepalooza back in September. She defeated Iyo Sky to start her first title reign. Morgan held the title from May 2024 to January 2025, losing it to Rhea Ripley on "Monday Night Raw’s" Netflix premiere. 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/69d57c5a3fb569bd90858f42 WATCH: Tybee Island teen takeover erupts in panic after police say gunfire broke out along the pier te 2026-04-07T21:51:22.237Z WATCH: Tybee Island teen takeover erupts in panic after police say gunfire broke out along the pier A mass of teens participating in a takeover in Tybee Island, Georgia was interrupted in panic after police say gunfire broke out along the pier. According to the Tybee Island Police Department, authorities responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday when hundreds of people gathered near the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion area, a popular spot in the laid-back beach community. During the course of the "unpermitted, pop-up event," officers said they heard a single gunshot ring out, and the crowd began to scatter. Video shared by the department captured hoards of teens running away. GOT A TIP? Visitors on the island who were nearby when it happened said the scene turned chaotic. FOLLOW US ON X "Out there were like 15 girls. Came out yelling at us two last night for no reason," the visitors, who asked not to be identified, told WTOC-TV. "We were here, but, like, it was like, drunk white girls. Just a cloud of white girls just walking around." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL After reviewing 911 calls and video, Tybee Island detectives said that they believe that the gunshot may have originated from the beach below. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Now, the department is looking for two individuals who they say were captured emerging from the darkness beneath the pier and pavilion at the end of the video. "We believe they may have pertinent information to share about this investigation," police said. "If you know who these individuals are, or if one of them is YOU, it is important to contact Detective Sam Stuber at (912)786-5600 or sstuber@cityoftybee.gov." Tybee Island is a barrier island on Georgia’s Atlantic coast, about 18 miles east of downtown Savannah. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Tybee Island Police Department for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57c463fb569bd90858f39 Country star Ray Stevens, 87, breaks neck after serious fall in Nashville te 2026-04-07T21:51:02.639Z Country star Ray Stevens, 87, breaks neck after serious fall in Nashville Legendary country singer Ray Stevens is on the mend after suffering a broken neck in a serious fall late last month.  According to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital, the 87-year-old two-time Grammy Award winner was taken to the hospital following his fall on Sunday, March 29.  "He was briefly hospitalized in the Nashville area and is now recovering at home," the press release read. Stevens will wear a neck brace for "approximately four weeks" per the advice of his doctors. DEAD KENNEDYS FRONTMAN JELLO BIAFRA HOSPITALIZED AFTER SUFFERING HEMORRHAGIC STROKE "Despite the injury, he remains fully mobile and in good spirits as he continues his recovery," the press release added. Meanwhile, Stevens’ upcoming album, "Favorites Old & New," is still set for release this Friday through Curb Records. "Favorites Old & New," which includes 13 tracks, "features a curated mix of beloved standards alongside new selections from a range of talented songwriters, offering both nostalgia and discovery in one cohesive project." COUNTRY SINGER J.D. GRAHAM 'BARELY ALIVE' AFTER BREAKING NECK IN SEMI-TRUCK CRASH "Favorites Old & New" combines Stevens’ renditions of classics such as "The Look of Love," "It Had To Be You" and "Come Rain or Come Shine" with new songs including "I Guess You’ve Never Been in Love With the Moon," "Moving Out is Easier Than Moving On" and "Time Machine." "I had a lot of fun creating this album, ‘Favorites Old & New,’" Stevens said in a statement. "It really does contain a few of my favorite old songs as well as favorite new ones penned by some talented writers. I just hope Ray Stevens fans enjoy it as much as Ray Stevens!" "Stevens appreciates any thoughts and prayers during his recovery," the press release concluded.  The "Everything is Beautiful" singer previously experienced a health scare in July 2025. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER After complaining of chest pains on July 4, Stevens was admitted to a hospital in Nashville.  Doctors performed a heart catheterization procedure, and it was determined he had suffered a mild heart attack. Stevens underwent minimally invasive heart surgery a few days later, and he was released from the hospital on July 10. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Ray has been discharged from the hospital and is on his way home right now," a representative for the musician told Fox News Digital at the time. "He will be recovering for a few weeks at home. There will be a few additional procedures to perform once he’s recovered but things went really well." Due to his health issues, Stevens canceled his performances at Nashville's CabaRay Showroom for the remainder of the month. Prior to his release from the hospital, Stevens' official Instagram account provided a positive update on the singer's health.  "Ray is out of ICU and beginning to walk the halls as therapy with a nurse’s assistance as he is working towards recovering from this surgery," the caption read. "Ray is very grateful for all of the cards and get well messages. Everything Is Still Beautiful!!!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57c1f3fb569bd90858f2e With Threat to Wipe Out Iran’s Civilization, Trump’s Rhetoric Goes Beyond Bluster te 2026-04-07T21:50:23.081Z With Threat to Wipe Out Iran’s Civilization, Trump’s Rhetoric Goes Beyond Bluster President Trump threatened the kind of destruction that would be deemed a war crime under international law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57a2f3fb569bd90858f02 Cheryl Miller, Molly Miller, Charli Turner Thorne discuss growth of women’s game te 2026-04-07T21:42:07.159Z Cheryl Miller, Molly Miller, Charli Turner Thorne discuss growth of women’s game PHOENIX – When Cheryl Miller first picked up a basketball, she never envisioned that it would be at the heart of her career for decades to follow. That is, until she saw Ann Meyers Drysdale play for the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. “I saw (Meyers) represent the country, and I was like, ‘You can get a gold medal and a scholarship? Are you kidding me?’” Miller said. Miller went on to win her own gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and she was honored recently along with New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart as the two greatest players of the Associated Press poll’s first 50 years when some of the most powerful voices in women’s basketball came together ahead of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four in Phoenix. They were part of an AP panel commemorating the anniversary of the women’s poll and they discussed how the women’s game has changed from its neglected origins to a thriving, nationally celebrated sport.  The panel gathered in the First Amendment Forum at Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication just down the street from Mortgage Matchup Center – but not to discuss the Final Four that would unfold there. Instead, the focus was on 50 years of progress in women’s basketball. The discussion included current and former ASU basketball coaches Molly Miller and Charli Turner Thorne and sportswriter Jeff Metcalfe. Meyers, a pioneer of women’s basketball and a longtime hoops analyst, moderated the event. Cheryl Miller joined Meyers for a separate panel later in the day. During the conversation, the topics shifted from name, image and likeness deals to this year’s Final Four matchup to the evolution of women’s basketball over the past 50 years.  Each member of the panel had a perspective on how the game has grown over the years.  “Things have changed a lot, and I don’t know if anybody had the vision of what we have now: the viewership, the audience, in terms of growth of the game,” Turner Thorne said.  Thorne spent 25 seasons as the coach of Arizona State from 1996 to 2022 (with a leave of absence during the 2011–2012 season). During her tenure, the Sun Devils reached the NCAA Tournament 14 times, making it to the Elite Eight in 2007 and 2009. After announcing her coaching retirement in 2022 with ASU, she made a brief return to the bench the following year as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury.  Molly Miller, who took the ASU coaching job last year, also praised the evolution of the modern game with the rise of NIL sponsorships.  “We clearly played in the wrong era,” she said. “I would have loved to make a little change from my name, image and likeness. To see the evolution and how it’s benefited the student-athlete has been incredible.” Coming off her first season coaching the Sun Devils, Molly Miller led the team to its first NCAA Tournament in seven years, with a record of 24-11. The majority of her wins this season came from a 15-game winning streak early in the season, with 13 of those games coming in the nonconference portion of the schedule. She attributes her progress in the sport to the people who surrounded her in her coaching career, including Sun Devils assistant coach Stephanie Norman. “When I was a younger coach, you don’t know what you don’t know, and I got to learn and grow so much from the people around me,” she said. In a city hosting college basketball’s biggest weekend, hearing the biggest voices from the past and present said one thing about the women’s game: the decades-long groundwork has set the sport up for even greater success in the future. With the hype around women’s college basketball growing larger than ever, the increased visibility and support for women’s sports are opening doors for future generations, and with the WNBA celebrating its 30th anniversary this season, those numbers are expected to grow. This offseason, the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association reached a compromise on a new collective bargaining agreement that includes higher salaries, improved travel conditions, and expanded benefits for players. “I think that (the rising popularity of women’s college basketball) has been one of the biggest inflection points of the sport,” said Metcalfe, a veteran sportswriter in the Phoenix metro area. “I feel like we’ve hit a place with the game that’s unprecedented, and with the expansion in the WNBA, more and more fans will follow from college to pro.” Metcalfe dedicated over 50 years to covering sports, especially women’s basketball. Working at the Arizona Republic from 1985 to 2021, Metcalfe was well known for his work covering the Mercury, ASU sports and the Olympics.  Along with naming Cheryl Miller and Stewart the greatest players of the AP poll era, Delta State University was honored as the first school to be ranked No. 1 in the inaugural AP Top 20 poll in 1976. The poll expanded to 25 teams in 1989. Miller recalled her decision to commit to USC and her relationship with former Trojans coach Linda Sharp.  “(Sharp) was the last college coach to call me, and I thought something was wrong with my game. … She said, ‘No, I wanted to be intentional,’ and from that day forward, we doggone near talked every day, but not about basketball.”    Under Sharp, Miller led USC to back-to-back national championships in 1983 and 1984. She was also a regular figure in the national team setup, winning gold at the 1983 Pan American Games, the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 FIBA World Championships and Goodwill Games. Closer to the end of the 1980s, Miller struggled with recurring knee injuries that forced her into an early retirement.  “That was a big hurdle that I was never able to get over, but then it circled back to you (Meyers) and what you were doing after your career … and so I started studying you and what you did on television,” Miller said.  After retiring, Miller got into coaching and broadcasting. She became an assistant coach at USC from 1986 to 1991, before taking the head coach role in 1993. During that period, Miller also worked for ABC/ESPN, reporting on a variety of events. She later served from 1997-2000 as the first coach and general manager of the Phoenix Mercury, leading the team to the WNBA Finals in her second season. The post Cheryl Miller, Molly Miller, Charli Turner Thorne discuss growth of women’s game appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57a153fb569bd90858ebc Former Prince Andrew refuses to leave temporary home, demands upgrades meet ‘royal standards’: expert te 2026-04-07T21:41:41.353Z Former Prince Andrew refuses to leave temporary home, demands upgrades meet ‘royal standards’: expert Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly in no rush to leave his temporary home, deepening frustrations for his brother, King Charles III. The Sun reported that their younger brother, Prince Edward, paid Andrew a visit for a "quiet word," urging him to speed up his move over concerns he is "deliberately dragging his heels." Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. A spokesperson for the palace previously told Fox News Digital it does not speak for Andrew, 66, because he is no longer a working royal. FORMER PRINCE ANDREW’S DAUGHTERS TORN BETWEEN LOYALTY AND LEGACY AFTER FATHER’S BIRTHDAY ARREST: EXPERTS "There is some dismay from King Charles that Andrew refuses to move to Marsh Farm, his final destination, until all the extensive renovations have been completed to his satisfaction," royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner claimed to Fox News Digital. "The king likes to use Wood Farm, where Andrew is currently staying, as a home for guests visiting Sandringham," Turner said. "Prince Edward has been tasked with spending more time with his brother Andrew in an attempt to persuade him to move into Marsh Farm, as renovations are well ahead. But Andrew, who many see as the epitome of pomposity, refuses until it meets his personal royal standards." WATCH: PRINCE WILLIAM SAW FORMER PRINCE ANDREW AS ENTITLED, URGED EXILE: AUTHOR The outlet reported that Edward and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wanted to stay at Wood Farm over the Easter holiday. However, they were unable to because of Andrew’s presence. Edward and Sophie ended up staying in the estate’s Gardens House, the former residence of the head gardener. Over the last couple of weeks, hundreds of boxes with Andrew’s belongings have been delivered, the outlet reported. Many of them have "HRH" (His Royal Highness) written on the side. Andrew was expected to move into Marsh Farm by Easter. "There is a veiled threat from Charles," Turner claimed. "If Andrew does not move out of Wood Farm soon, he will turf his erstwhile brother and put him in a caravan." In October, the former royal was ordered to surrender his home, Royal Lodge, a 30-room mansion. That month, the king, 77, stripped his brother of his royal titles over renewed scrutiny of Andrew’s ties to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew relocated to Wood Farm, where their father, Prince Philip, lived following his retirement from royal life in 2017 until his death in 2021. Marsh Farm is a few miles from Sandringham House, one of the king’s private residences. On Feb. 19 — Andrew’s birthday — he was arrested at Wood Farm on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities are investigating an allegation that Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein while he was Britain’s special envoy for international trade. After spending about 11 hours in custody, Andrew was released under investigation, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Correspondence between the two men was previously released by the U.S. Justice Department, along with millions of pages of documents from the American investigation into Epstein. The allegations being investigated are separate from those made by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, an American woman who claimed she was trafficked to Britain to have sex with the ex-prince three times, including in 2001, when she was 17 years old. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025 at age 41. Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, was forced out of Royal Lodge after his titles were stripped. While the 66-year-old has sparked scrutiny over her relationship with Epstein, she has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Russell Myers, royal editor of the Daily Mirror and author of the new book, "William and Catherine," recently told Fox News Digital that Prince William reportedly had a few choice words about his uncle. He noted that palace aides had sounded the alarm about Andrew’s behavior before his relationship with Epstein came to light. "It was very clear to me, made by several people I’d spoken to for the book, how William thought his uncle was always a bit of an ignoramus," said Myers. "He had a real issue with the way that Andrew treated his staff," he shared. "He didn’t like his attitude of entitlement and privilege. This is very alien to both William and Catherine." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "They are very centered on producing really sound and enjoyable working environments for the people who are employed by them. They’re very respectful of the people that they work with." Myers noted that tensions between William and Charles intensified after Andrew gave a bombshell interview to the BBC in 2019, when he attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein. "After that disastrous 2019 interview Andrew gave to the BBC’s ‘Newsnight,’ in which he failed to apologize for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, … William had the foresight to say, ‘This man must not have any place within the institution, any place within the family. He must be banished because he got himself into this mess, and he must be banished before the rot sets in.’" "That’s what he told the late queen and his father at the time," Myers claimed. "... [Andrew] failed to apologize for his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He failed to acknowledge the real impact on Jeffrey Epstein’s victims and really gave a very bad account of himself. ... I think it was six years later before King Charles finally took that action of stripping his title, stripping his honors and exiling him from public life." "I think if William had had his way, then certainly the royal family would've been able to be on the front foot many years ago," Myers added. Fox News Digital reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told Fox News Digital, "We don't comment on such books." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d57a013fb569bd90858eb3 Iranian athletes respond to Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' te 2026-04-07T21:41:21.665Z Iranian athletes respond to Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' President Donald Trump's threat against Iran on Tuesday has prompted reactions from two Iranian athletes. Trump wrote on Truth Social, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" in reference to Iran amid his threats to target the nation's power plants and bridges. Former Iranian youth wrestling champion Sardar Pashaei, who now lives in the U.S., responded to Trump's threat in a statement to Fox News Digital. "The Iranian regime still has a chance—and all the means necessary—to stop sacrificing its own people and bring an end to this 47-year catastrophe. It has had many opportunities in the past. Instead, it chose repression at home and conflict abroad. Today, the regime is effectively holding the Iranian people hostage, placing civilians in danger while claiming to act in their interest," Pashaei said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "For decades, it has destroyed Iran’s natural resources, built tunnels deep into mountains for missiles, and spent the country’s wealth on drones and war—not on the wellbeing of its people. Above all, we must be clear: the Iranian people must never be the target of pressure or punishment. They have already suffered for decades under this regime. "Responsibility for this crisis lies with the clerical establishment and the IRGC. For decades, chants of 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel' have been driven by the regime—not by the Iranian people, who have instead sought dignity, opportunity, and a normal life, yet have never been given a real choice through free and fair elections. The regime has already lost—both at home and on the global stage. The only remaining question is how much more suffering it will impose before it finally steps aside." TRUMP REVEALS IRAN MADE 'SIGNIFICANT PROPOSAL' AFTER ULTIMATUM, BUT 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH' Iranian competition climber Elnaz Rakabi, who won bronze at the 2021 IFSC Climbing World Championship, shared a different perspective in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "As an Iranian athlete, I cannot stay silent when language is used that speaks of the destruction of a nation as if millions of innocent lives are disposable. Any statement that suggests the collapse or destruction of Iran without recognizing the human cost is deeply dangerous. Iran is not just a regime. Iran is a people, a history, a civilization, and millions of human beings who have already endured decades of repression, fear, and suffering," Rakabi said. "At the same time, the world must not ignore the truth that the Islamic Republic has spent decades oppressing its own people, crushing peaceful protests, and investing the country’s wealth in ideology, militarization, and nuclear ambition instead of the wellbeing of its citizens. "The people of Iran have repeatedly gone into the streets to demand freedom, dignity, justice, and the right to live a normal life, only to be met with bullets, prisons, executions, and fear. The Iranian people are not asking for violence. They are not asking for war. They are asking to be heard. They are asking for their country’s resources to be spent on life, not destruction. They are asking for peace, dignity, and the right to determine their own future. "That is why the destruction of a nation can never be the answer. The people of Iran are not collateral damage. They are not bargaining chips in political rhetoric or international conflict. They are human beings. A peaceful and democratic change in Iran would not only serve the Iranian people, but also the cause of human rights, regional stability, and global peace. So I ask: Is it really so difficult for those in power to choose peace over ideology, human dignity over political interest, and innocent lives over yet another cycle of violence?" Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes against its power plants and bridges. Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations has responded, rejecting a temporary ceasefire proposal and vowing "reciprocal measures." "Iran will not stand idle in the face of such egregious war crimes," Iravani said. "It will exercise without hesitation its inherent right of self-defense, and will take immediate and proportionate reciprocal measures." Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston, an Iranian women's wrestler who competed for the U.S. and won a silver medal in the 1990 freestyle wrestling championships, later serving as a coach for Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympics, said her "heart is heavy" after Trump's threat.  "My heart is heavy for the beautiful people of Iran. Having fled my homeland as a child of war, I know the brave people of Iran have endured decades of corruption and oppression under the Islamic regime. War is complicated, but I hope for a regime change, not the destruction of the beautiful Persian civilization and heritage," she said.  Iran has reportedly threatened to target energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Tehran will add Saudi Aramco oil facilities, as well as Yanbu and the UAE’s Fujairah pipeline, to its target list should Trump follow through with his threats to attack Iran's energy infrastructure, Iran International reported. The threats from Iran were first reported by the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency, citing a military source. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano 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/69d579ed3fb569bd90858eaa First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in te 2026-04-07T21:41:01.878Z First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in NASA unveiled the first-ever photo of Earth from the far side of the moon after a flyby Tuesday, taken by the Artemis II astronauts that President Donald Trump hailed in a phone call as "modern-day pioneers." The historic image, taken for the very first time by human beings from this exact perspective, was compared by NASA to the iconic "Earthrise" photo taken by astronaut Bill Anders from the Apollo 8 mission nearly 60 years ago. NASA dubbed the photo "Earthset," as a callback to the 1968 photo. "Humanity, from the other side," The White House wrote in a post sharing the photo on X. "First photo from the far side of the Moon. Captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon." NASA CHIEF JARED ISAACMAN SAYS ARTEMIS II WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE 'IF IT WASN'T FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP' Trump took a call with the astronauts on the Artemis II mission late Monday, saying: "Today you’ve made history and made all of America really proud. Incredibly proud." "Humans have really never seen anything quite like what you're doing in a manned spacecraft. It's really special," Trump added. "I want to personally salute and congratulate Commander Reid Weissman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen." NASA reported that the Earthset photo was captured through the window of the Orion spacecraft around 7 p.m. ET on Monday during a flyby of the moon, without giving any of the four Artemis II crew members specific photographer's credit. ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUT TELLS TRUMP WHAT COMMUNICATION BLACKOUT WAS LIKE: 'I SAID A LITTLE PRAYER' NASA described the view from the photo as a "muted blue Earth with bright white clouds sets behind the cratered lunar surface." "The dark portion of Earth is experiencing nighttime," NASA wrote. "On Earth’s day side, swirling clouds are visible over the Australia and Oceania region." The Orion holds 32 cameras, according to NASA. Fifteen cameras are fixed to the spacecraft, and 17 are handheld by crew members. ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch remarked upon the beauty of the Earth from the crew's unique vantage point, calling it "special." "The thing that changed for me, looking back at Earth, was that I found myself noticing not only the beauty of the Earth, but how much blackness there was around it and how it just made it even more special," Koch recalled. The Artemis II astronauts begin their journey back to Earth Tuesday, with the crew expected to travel a total of 695,081 miles total from launch to splashdown. Their mission is projected to be over 4,000 miles further from the Earth than Apollo 13. The Artemis II capsule is projected to make its West Coast splashdown early Friday evening off the coast near San Diego. "Your mission paves the way for America's return to the lunar surface very soon," Trump told the Artemis II crew. Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace and Landon Mion contributed to this reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d579c43fb569bd90858e8b I can’t help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee te 2026-04-07T21:40:20.972Z I can’t help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it's gaining popularity with OpenClaw users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d577b33fb569bd90858e70 Wheelchair basketball collegiate championships bring increased exposure and elite competition to McKale Center te 2026-04-07T21:31:31.641Z Wheelchair basketball collegiate championships bring increased exposure and elite competition to McKale Center TUSCON – University of Arizona students had one last chance to pack McKale Center for a basketball event this season. Fraternities and other school organizations turned out en masse to produce a raucous environment of screaming students. It included kids whom the event organizers hope will be the next generation of wheelchair basketball stars.  The attraction was the first game for the Wildcats women’s wheelchair basketball team against the University of Texas at Arlington. The game was part of the men’s and women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s Intercollegiate National Championships, which took place at McKale from Wednesday to Sunday. “I was scared they were going to give us a tech,” Arizona graduate guard Abby Dunn said of the noise.  Same sport. Same court. Same arena.  But the attention normally reserved for Arizona’s men’s and women’s Division I teams made all the difference for a sport looking for increased exposure. The event, which featured teams representing 12 American universities, did just that, allowing players to compete for a national championship while raising awareness for adaptive athletics on a big stage.  ”(This event), it’s not just put on by the school, it’s supported by the community,” NWBA CEO Brandon McBeain said. “Awesome event overall, and I know our members are really appreciative of that support. It heightens the energy around what already is amazing competition on the court.” Bringing more eyeballs to the sport of wheelchair basketball was the biggest benefit of bringing this year’s NWBA Intercollegiate National Championships not only to the Arizona campus but to the McKale Center stage.  “Adaptive sports and the Paralympic movement still has an awareness problem here in the U.S,.” McBeain said. “Having more eyeballs on our sports will only further advance the exposure of adaptive sports and hopefully create more opportunities for individuals to become involved, not just playing our sport, but involved in a volunteer capacity.” Playing in the same arena where Koa Peat and the rest of the men’s and women’s non-disabled Wildcats basketball players are featured on national television is an opportunity that wheelchair basketball players don’t take for granted. Thrills such as seeing a replay from the backboard camera on the Jumbotron became surreal moments.  “It’s huge to have an event like this at McKale,” University of Arizona sophomore Carlos Reynoso said. “This is the first time that we’ve ever hosted the national tournament here. It’s been great to see the cameras we get to use, the same cameras that the able bodies get to use. To see a transition over to our game, that’s been amazing.” Reynoso started playing wheelchair basketball over 10 years ago. Originally from the Bay Area, the sport has given him the chance to compete while coming back to school to finish his college education as an adult. Not only that, it has allowed him to be a part of a larger community of adaptive athletes, an experience unique to Tucson.  “There’s such a big wheelchair community out here,” Reynoso said, referencing the fact Tucson is home to junior and adult wheelchair basketball teams in addition to the collegiate team. “I’ve gotten to see how tight-knit this community is. Everyone knows who everyone is.” The University of Arizona takes supporting its adaptive athletes seriously, having six sports represented in the adapted athletics department: men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball, track, tennis, swimming, golf and paratriathlon.  “Most of us players have some sort of scholarship, some sort of way that we are getting help towards our school,” Reynosa said. “Just being able to be a student-athlete again has been great. “There (aren’t) a lot of colleges out there that have these kinds of programs in place. This is a great opportunity for anyone who’s able to come out here and continue to grow. Even at my age, I’ve gotten so much better in two years.” Growth is not unique to Reynoso. Dunn is looking at opportunities to play professional wheelchair basketball overseas. It’s an opportunity that she said would not be possible if not for her time playing wheelchair basketball at the collegiate level.  “It means everything, honestly,” Dunn said. “I’m really happy that we have a community that lets us be here and just experience what it’s like to play on a DI court. “My goal is to be a Paralympian and I’m going to do everything in my power to get to that. I’m looking to play overseas and just continue to grow my game. Without my coaches and my teammates I would not be going on that path. I’m just thankful for all of them.” The professional opportunities to play wheelchair in Europe far exceed those in the U.S. for Dunn. The U.S. has no professional wheelchair basketball league, while Europe has the Spanish Wheelchair Basketball League, Germany’s RBBL, Italy’s Serie A, and the British National League. Even so, the adaptive athletics program at the University of Arizona has taken major strides since its inception.  Alana Nichols, a Wildcat alum who has her name in the Paralympic history books, got her start in adaptive athletics at the university. The five-time Paralympian and six-time medalist is the first American woman to ever earn a gold medal in a summer and winter Olympics or Paralympics. She won gold in wheelchair basketball at the 2008 Summer Games and two golds at the 2010 Winter Games in downhill and giant slalom skiing.  “This (event) is really important for the overall awareness of wheelchair basketball. I played from 2003 to 2006 and at the time we could only dream of coming to the McKale Center,” Nichols said. “It’s just come a long way. For McKale and the University of Arizona to support wheelchair basketball the way that they are is really leveling up the whole team. … It’s really big for the program.” The event highlights the importance of adaptive sports for those with disabilities on and off the court. Nichols suffered a spinal injury after attempting a backflip on a snowboard when she was 17. An athlete all her life, Nichols admits she lost her sense of self when sports were taken from her.  “Wheelchair basketball and adaptive sports in general really changed my life,” she said. “Adaptive sports came into my life and it helped me regain a sense of myself.. So much of what makes me a happy person is moving my body and adaptive sports creates an opportunity for me to do that.” Nichols says she appreciates the records and getting to travel the world, but adaptive sports have given her something better: They’ve made life exciting again.  “When you are excited about life, all the other doors start to open, your education starts to thrive, life just opens up to you when you are a happy person and sports did that for me,” she said.  Nichols is now a role model for the next generation of adaptive athletes. The university held a “Pizza with Paralympians” panel where younger athletes could ask questions of six Paralympians across a variety of different sports.  “I hope as a role model, people see me enjoying the process of what I’m doing,” Nichols said. “It’s the chase for me. Not everyone is going to win a gold medal. Less than one percent of the population gets an opportunity to receive an Olympic or Paralympic medal but if you are present and enjoy the process of what you are doing, that’s where it all matters.” The University of Alabama won the women’s tournament and the Auburn Tigers took home the men’s crown at McKale. Far more than the results, the weekend illustrated the power of sports and what can happen when you give an event or people a platform.  “We’re basketball,” McBeain said. “A wheelchair should just be a mechanism or equipment for them to participate in wheelchair basketball.” The NWBA will return to Arizona in a year’s time for its junior and adult national championships at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa in early April 2027. McBeain wants the support of the community and for people to come out and see what these athletes can do.  “We’re an organization that creates access to sport for individuals with disabilities, but beyond that we make an impact on individuals’ lives,” he said. “I really share that with anyone that wants to learn more about wheelchair basketball. There’s endless opportunities for what we are doing and how we are impacting lives for those who become involved in our organization.” The sport is something you have to see to believe. Chairs flipping are a regular occurrence, the sound of crashing metal wheelchair frames and the smell of burned rubber go together like the crack of a bat and the smell of grass at a baseball game.  “The game’s really fast. There’s so much hitting and smashing into each other, falling over,” Nichols said. “This is a really intense sport and it’s really fun to watch. I would tell people if they haven’t seen it to come check it out and watch your mind be blown.” The post Wheelchair basketball collegiate championships bring increased exposure and elite competition to McKale Center appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5779e3fb569bd90858e55 Firefighters rescue dog from fire started by e-scooter in San Tan Valley te 2026-04-07T21:31:10.661Z Firefighters rescue dog from fire started by e-scooter in San Tan Valley Rural Metro firefighters rescued one dog from the Johnson Ranch home, two others got out on their own. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5776c3fb569bd90858e04 VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups te 2026-04-07T21:30:20.906Z VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back — and build — ‘physical AI’ startups Eclipse will put some of that money towards incubating, or building startups. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575803fb569bd90858df4 The path less traveled: ASU softball uses road trips as opportunity to bond te 2026-04-07T21:22:08.363Z The path less traveled: ASU softball uses road trips as opportunity to bond PHOENIX – For many players on Arizona State’s softball team, long road trips were common in high school. It’s often where some of the best bonding occurs.  And thanks to their recent schedule, the Sun Devils have put that bonding theory to the test.  ASU just concluded an 11-game stretch of games away from Farrington Stadium. The Sun Devils went 7-4 in those games, including a five-game stretch in which they beat North Carolina State, North Carolina (twice) and Marist twice. That followed a stretch at the start of the season during which ASU played 28 of 29 games at home. “It’s pretty cool to be able to (win) at home, but to be able to go on the road and to get five wins on the road, it does help,” ASU first baseman Katie Chester said. “Our team is super, super close; there’s never a quiet bus ride. We’re always talking and having fun.”  From club softball to high school competition and on the college level, going on the road is an opportunity for a group of players to truly form a team.  Bonding is crucial.  With ASU lacking road time earlier this season, the small chances players have to connect can be pivotal.     “We’re away from Arizona, a new state, new opportunities, but at the same time we’ve been doing this stuff since we were teenagers in high school, traveling and stuff,” ASU outfielder Ashleigh Mejia said. Due to favorable weather early in the season in Arizona – and unfavorable weather for teams in other parts of the country – Arizona State began its season with 25 straight home games (winning 19 of them). The Sun Devils won their only road game in their first 29 games, beating UTEP 10-1.  Although playing at home is usually an advantage, with the home team having the crowd on its side, even the best teams need a change sometimes.   Bonding also brings a level of trust. The connection helps players stay level-headed even when facing 2-1 series losses against No.11 Arizona and Kansas that bookended this 11-game stretch. “I just personally didn’t let that define me and define our team,” Mejia said. “Just knowing that we‘re so close at those wins and so talented, I just feel like we just kind of had a chip on our shoulder this week, like what we lost, but we have an opportunity to win six new games.” Coming together and getting a mental reset is important for the Sun Devils, approaching what is the hardest stretch in the season with two series against No. 22 UCF and No. 1 Texas Tech (ESPN/USA Today Poll), along with a game against No. 25 Grand Canyon. Coach Megan Bartlett was thankful that her players finally got to experience the feel of the road before a grueling test against three ranked teams.  “A lot of bonding and time together, the reality of college sports is that’s a real thing for how they connect and how they grind and how they work together,” Bartlett said. “We don’t get to do a lot of that here; we certainly play a lot of home games early on.” The other benefit to road trips is helping the Sun Devils buy into Bartlett’s process, one that the team believes has helped it improve each year, even if the results were not always reflected in the overall record.  “I love the word process and being process-oriented, especially this year, something I had to learn,” Mejia said. “I feel like we’re a team that continues to buy into 1% better every day, then I feel like we’re going to be super successful, and that’s what happened, we didn’t win those games versus U of A, but the process of that hitting, coming back when we’re down, and then getting that success is because of the process.”  With more road trips coming up against Houston and BYU after UCF and Texas Tech, respectively, ASU is better prepared for the struggle, more bonding and, it hopes, more winning.  With more Top 25 matchups to play, more road games and then the Big 12 tournament, the Sun Devils will need to prove that they are bought in and bonded as a team to continue to move forward.   “The margins are so tight when you’re playing top-20 matchups,” Bartlett said. “We talk about five pitches on each side of the ball being what dictates the game. So certainly if they (the players) weren’t aware before, they are aware now.” The post The path less traveled: ASU softball uses road trips as opportunity to bond appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575683fb569bd90858dcb Polling sites approved, ballots will change for independent voters te 2026-04-07T21:21:44.413Z Polling sites approved, ballots will change for independent voters There are five recognized political parties in Arizona, but this year’s early voting process is expected to change for Independents and outliers who visit early polling places throughout Mohave County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575513fb569bd90858da3 China cries foul after college researcher’s fatal fall — claims US questioning, feds stay tight-lipped te 2026-04-07T21:21:21.884Z China cries foul after college researcher’s fatal fall — claims US questioning, feds stay tight-lipped Chinese government officials are alleging that a University of Michigan researcher was questioned by U.S. law enforcement shortly before his death on campus last month — a claim U.S. authorities have not confirmed. Danhao Wang, a research assistant in electrical and computer engineering, died in March after an incident inside the George G. Brown Building, according to the university. The University of Michigan Police Department said officers responded around 11 p.m. on March 19 to a report of a person who fell inside the building. An assistant research scientist was found after falling from an upper level and was later pronounced dead. Police said the case is being investigated as a possible act of self-harm and that there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the campus community. FEDS CHARGE 3 IN $2.5B SCHEME TO SMUGGLE US AI TECH TO CHINA USING DUMMY SERVERS Chinese officials, however, have publicly raised concerns about the circumstances leading up to Wang’s death. In a statement issued March 30, the Chinese Consulate in Chicago said a Chinese scholar died "the day after being questioned by U.S. law enforcement personnel," adding that officials, acting under instructions from Beijing, had protested multiple times to U.S. government agencies and the university. The consulate said it had contacted the scholar’s family "at the earliest opportunity" and was assisting them, while accusing the United States of "overstretching" national security concerns to "groundlessly interrogate and harass Chinese students and scholars." AUTHORITIES REVEAL CAUSE OF DEATH IN KILLING OF RETIRED COLLEGE PROFESSOR It also warned of a "serious chilling effect" and advised Chinese nationals in the U.S. to exercise caution in interactions with law enforcement and contact Chinese diplomatic missions if they encounter similar situations. The consulate did not identify the individual. During a March 27 press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China had protested the case and accused the United States of "groundlessly interrogat[ing] and harass[ing] Chinese scholars and students," calling for a full investigation. U.S. officials have not confirmed that any such questioning took place. GOT A TIP? In a statement to Fox News Digital, the FBI’s Detroit field office declined to say whether it had any contact with Wang. FOLLOW US ON X "As a matter of longstanding policy, the FBI neither confirms nor denies the existence of any investigation or investigative activity involving specific individuals," the bureau said. University of Michigan police told Fox News Digital they would not be releasing additional information beyond their public statement, citing the ongoing investigation. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The allegations were first reported by Michigan Advance, which said federal agencies declined to comment on whether Wang had been questioned prior to his death. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Wang’s death remains under investigation, and an autopsy report has been requested. In a message to the university community, Engineering Dean Karen Thole described Wang as a "promising and brilliant young mind," noting his research into advanced semiconductor materials had been published in "Nature." The case comes amid heightened scrutiny of Chinese nationals at U.S. universities. As previously reported by Michigan Advance, federal authorities have brought charges in recent months against individuals with ties to the University of Michigan accused of attempting to smuggle biological materials into the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5753e3fb569bd90858d9a Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends te 2026-04-07T21:21:02.404Z Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk. Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals, according to a recent alert from The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE). These man-made psychoactive substances are designed to mimic the effects of THC, the primary active component of cannabis. FATAL DRUG COMBINATION SPARKS ALERT AS 'RHINO TRANQ’ SPREADS ACROSS US Reports have also revealed that synthetic cannabinoids are increasingly being smuggled into correctional facilities on common paper items, such as letters, greeting cards, books, postcards and magazines. The CFSRE has previously warned of "drug-soaked paper strips" causing overdoses among incarcerated individuals. In many cases, the papers are laced with a "potpourri" of synthetic cannabinoids mixed with other dangerous drugs, officials noted. "While it’s impossible to know exactly why people are cooking up these combinations, I suspect they are simply ordering these substances from China or India and mixing them with very little understanding of how different substances interact or what constitutes a lethal dose," Alex Krotulski, director of toxicology and chemistry for the CFSRE, told a local outlet. 'GAS STATION HEROIN' BANNED IN ANOTHER STATE AMID NATIONWIDE CRACKDOWNS In a December 2024 study, the CFSRE found that the paper strips it examined primarily contained "synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists, nitazene opioids, and other novel psychoactive substances." The drug-laced papers have been found to cause "severe health outcomes," including central nervous system depression (slowed brain activity) and bradycardia (slowed heart rate), the agency stated. Cook County Jail in Chicago, which houses nearly 5,000 detainees, has reported increasing cases of smugglers soaking paper with synthetic drugs and sending them into the jail through mail or visitors. In 2023, the jail’s administration confirmed 18 total deaths of prisoners in custody. Five of those were caused by overdose, with three involving synthetic cannabinoids, according to Cook County Medical Examiner records. "I cannot stress how serious this is," Dr. Priscilla Ware, who oversees Cook County Correctional Health and is medical director of Cermak Health Services, told a local outlet in November 2023. "People are dying from this product every single day when they use it." To address the growing trend of soaking paper with cannabinoids, the jail’s administrators reportedly implemented a ban on paper in April 2023. In 2024, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart told a local outlet that while overdose deaths were lower that year, drug-soaked paper smuggling continues to be an issue. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Unfortunately, it has been common to see test results for drug-soaked paper come back with two or three dangerous drugs, and we know that the people who produce this paper often included toxic chemicals, such as insecticides and rat poison, in their ‘recipes,’" Dart told the outlet.  "That was alarming enough. But to see these results come back with a half dozen or more dangerous synthetic drugs – any one of which could be fatal on its own – is terrifying." In July 2024, Cook County reportedly seized three pieces of paper that were suspected to be laced with drugs. Testing by CFSRE found that the papers contained up to 10 separate dangerous synthetic drugs, including protonitazene (a synthetic opioid up to three times more powerful than fentanyl) and xylazine (a powerful animal sedative known as "tranq" or "zombie drug"). CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Cook County noted in an August 2024 press release that drug-laced papers have been known to sell for $10,000 per page. The issue appears to extend beyond Chicago, as The New York Times has reported that at least 16 states have prosecuted people for smuggling drug-laced papers into jails and prisons. "Drug‑soaked paper allows extremely powerful substances — synthetic cannabinoids, opioids and other novel compounds — to be delivered invisibly, without smell or obvious residue, making detection difficult in many environments," Dr. Adam Scioli, chief medical officer of Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania, told Fox News Digital. Scioli said the "drug‑impregnated paper" should not be viewed as a problem limited to prisons.  "It represents a broader and very troubling shift in how highly potent synthetic drugs are being distributed, concealed and consumed across multiple settings," he said. "The same delivery method can easily affect schools, mail rooms, shelters, treatment centers and private homes — any place where paper moves freely and inspection is limited." The fact that paper can be handled or shared unintentionally raises the risk not only of overdose, but of accidental exposure to staff, family members or bystanders, Scioli cautioned. To reduce accidental exposure and to protect both the public and frontline workers, Scioli calls for early detection and screening tools. "Expanding access to evidence‑based addiction treatment, including medications for opioid and alcohol use disorder, directly lowers demand for illicit and high‑risk substances," he added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "A coordinated response that includes healthcare, public safety, mail systems and community education is essential — this cannot be solved by enforcement alone." Fox News Digital reached out to Cook County Jail requesting comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d575173fb569bd90858d8d Iranians in L.A. Watch Fearfully as Trump Threatens a Civilization te 2026-04-07T21:20:23.403Z Iranians in L.A. Watch Fearfully as Trump Threatens a Civilization Over half a million U.S. residents are at least partly of Iranian descent. They may have left Iran, but many treasure it still. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d573283fb569bd90858d53 ALFREDO ORTIZ: Jobs Report Shows Economy Of Resilience te 2026-04-07T21:12:08.297Z ALFREDO ORTIZ: Jobs Report Shows Economy Of Resilience By Alfredo Ortiz | Friday’s strong jobs report smashed expectations and demonstrated that the economy and labor market are far stronger than the mainstream media suggests. The economy added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent. Real wages rose again, increasing average American living standards. After a rough February distorted by brutal weather across large parts of the country, the labor market has roared back. The naysayers who insisted that blip represented a crumbling economy were wrong, and the March data makes that plain. Friday’s jobs report follows a strong ADP employment report on Wednesday that showed small businesses created 112,000 private-sector jobs in March. While the employment picture was more nuanced at bigger companies, small businesses remain the engine of the economy. Thanks to President Donald Trump’s strong border policies, which have stopped the massive influx of the labor force, the nation is, by any measure, at full employment. The Kansas City Fed estimates that the number of jobs needed each month to keep the unemployment rate steady has fallen from around 150,000 to roughly 50,000. Elevated oil prices are always a threat to small businesses, the labor market, and the broader economy. But the jobs report shows employers recognize today’s high gas prices as short-term pain that doesn’t alter the administration’s domestic pro-energy agenda, which represents a long-term structural shift. Expanded drilling, streamlined permitting, and a commitment to American energy independence mean that today’s prices are a temporary headache, not a permanent condition. Meanwhile, the federal government workforce continues to fall. Since Trump took office, federal government jobs are down by 12% and at the lowest level since 1966, a huge victory over big government. Every position shed from the federal payroll is a resource freed up for the productive private economy — the part of the economy that actually creates goods, services, and lasting prosperity. America’s resilient economy and labor market are a direct result of last year’s Republican tax cuts. The restoration of 100 percent immediate expensing — allowing businesses to write off capital investments in full the year they’re made — gives employers a powerful incentive to expand. The permanent 20 percent deduction for small business income and new interest deductions do the same. Together, these provisions are fueling exactly the kind of investment cycle that produces hiring and wage growth. Guy Berkebile, chairman of Guy Chemical, a manufacturer south of Pittsburgh, explained the situation at an event hosted by Job Creators Network, Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association, featuring U.S. Rep. Scott Perry this week: “Tax cuts leave us business owners with more money to invest in our employees and in expansion. Immediate expensing helps justify the costs of new projects by reducing the payback time.” Small businesses like Guy Chemical can help Americans connect the dots between tax cuts and more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger economy. The mainstream media will continue searching for ways to cloud any positive news. Our job is to look at the data clearly and call it what it is: a strong economy, a resilient labor market, and pro-growth policies that are working. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Alfredo Ortiz is a contributor to The Daily Caller News Foundation, CEO of Job Creators Network, author of “The Real Race Revolutionaries,” and co-host of the Main Street Matters podcast. The post ALFREDO ORTIZ: Jobs Report Shows Economy Of Resilience first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d573113fb569bd90858d3d Senate President Petersent refers AG Mayes and Secretary Fontes to DOJ for obstruction te 2026-04-07T21:11:45.358Z Senate President Petersent refers AG Mayes and Secretary Fontes to DOJ for obstruction Attorney General Kris Mayes and Adrian Fontes on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives in January 2025. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Senate President Warren Petersen is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes after they asked for more details around a subpoena he received last month for records from the legislative chamber’s partisan review of the 2020 election.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona sent a subpoena to Petersen in March seeking documents as part of a “criminal investigation” of the 2020 election. The request came just over two weeks after former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the state, spreading election fraud claims while stumping for Republican voting legislation that would disenfranchise millions of Americans.  Shortly after, Mayes sent a letter to Petersen asking if the information handed over included Maricopa County voter registration records that would have included participants in the state’s address confidentiality program and other voter information that is “not generally available for public inspection.” She requested a reply by April 6. On Tuesday, Petersen took to the social media site X to say that he had referred Mayes and Fontes, whose office she was representing, to the Department of Justice.  “Today I referred Kris Mayes and Adrian Fontes to the Department of Justice for obstruction of justice and tampering with a witness,” Petersen said. “It is disturbing to see their resistance to an election integrity investigation.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Petersen included in his post the letters from Mayes, as well as a legal opinion he commissioned from the Senate’s private attorneys at the law firm Snell & Wilmer that concluded that Mayes and Fontes acted inappropriately by sending the letter.  Petersen is running for attorney general this year, and if he wins a contested Republican primary election in July, he would face off against Mayes. Mayes blasted Petersen, who was a driving force behind the Senate’s so-called election “audit” in 2021, for continuing to spread lies about election fraud that have been disproven repeatedly. “After wasting taxpayer dollars on the laughable Cyber Ninja’s audit, Petersen again wasted Arizona’s taxpayer dollar on a legal opinion that painstakingly tries to justify his failure to uphold Arizona’s constitutional right to protect its voters’ privacy,” Mayes said in a statement. “This is yet another example of Petersen desperately seeking favor from a president who cannot accept that he lost his re-election in 2020 fair and square. Arizonans will not be fooled.” A key point of contention in the matter is voter roll data, which the Trump administration has been seeking from states, and which Fontes has refused to provide. Arizona is one of several states that is fighting against providing certain voter data with the DOJ which has been collecting the data despite concerns from privacy advocates, even within its own ranks.  The Trump administration has sued Arizona and other states to get that voter data, which it recently conceded it was sharing with the Department of Homeland Security to scour for alleged noncitizens — something the DOJ had previously said it did not plan to do. Petersen and the Senate’s attorneys also took issue with a letter Mayes and Fontes sent to county recorders asking them to withhold voter data from the FBI.  Like Mayes, Fontes denounced Petersen. “While Arizona State Senator Petersen continues to prioritize Donald Trump’s wishes over the safety and security of Arizona’s voters, I can confidently affirm that these methods of intimidation will not stop our work,” Fontes said in a statement. “My main concern for ensuring privacy of personal information in voter registration data, as required by law, remains.”  The outside legal opinion that Petersen and the state Senate paid for says that he acted properly by complying with the subpoena, and that not doing so would have opened them up to legal liability.  “It has the appearance of a politically motivated effort that misrepresents controlling law, threatens public officials with baseless criminal liability and risks obstructing a federal criminal investigations,” the attorneys said. “Legislators and county officials who receive similar subpoenas should understand that compliance is not optional – and that the advice offered by the Attorney General and Secretary on this subject should not be relied upon.”  Fontes said his office is still unsure of what information the Senate has handed over to the Trump administration, and if it includes personal identifying information that state law demands remain secret.  “Our Office asked for reassurance that Arizona voters’ Drivers Licenses and Tribal ID information were not exposed, but in communication with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO), it is still unclear what personal identifying data was made available to the Arizona State Senate and subsequently the federal government,” Fontes said.  It is not certain what all is stored on the drives that were handed over to the FBI that were in the possession of the Senate, though most of the drives given over to the FBI are attributed to CyFir, one of the subcontractors that the Cyber Ninjas hired.  CyFir’s CEO, Ben Cotton, had to walk back bombastic claims made during the election review, and at one point took the data from the “audit” to a “lab” in Montana.  Trump and his allies have long made Arizona a key priority, especially after his 2020 loss, and the president has called to “nationalize” elections while rumors have circulated of possible executive action fueled by election conspiracy theories.  The Grand Canyon State has been at the forefront of those conspiracy theories and efforts since 2020, despite no evidence to substantiate those claims ever coming forward.  The “audit” conducted by the Cyber Ninjas included many falsehoods, some of which have persisted till this day such as the claim of 74,000 phantom voters which has been thoroughly debunked. “But make no mistake — this is not about 2020,” Mayes said in her statement. “This is about laying the groundwork to deny the results of the 2026 election if they don’t go their way. No matter what Warren Petersen or the Trump administration have to say, I took an oath to uphold our Constitution and defend our elections and I will not be deterred from doing so.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d572fa3fb569bd90858d1e Autopsy reveals Colorado QB's blood-alcohol level was double the legal limit during fatal crash: report te 2026-04-07T21:11:22.055Z Autopsy reveals Colorado QB's blood-alcohol level was double the legal limit during fatal crash: report Colorado sophomore quarterback Dominiq Ponder, the 23-year-old who died in a car accident last month, reportedly had double the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed. Ponder’s blood-alcohol content was 0.167 g/100 mL, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY Sports. The Boulder County Coroner’s report stated Ponder’s cause of death of was multiple blunt force injuries in an accident. Ponder’s mother said that she hopes conversations about decision-making can come from his tragic loss. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "If anything good can come from this loss, it’s the conversations it can start about responsible decision-making, supporting young adults, and making good choices even in ordinary moments," Catrina Hughes, told USA TODAY Sports.  "A big part of his legacy will be to encourage young people to please make responsible choices and to have the courage to step in for their friends when one of them isn’t thinking clearly for themselves. Kids need to know that it’s OK to step in, take keys, call a ride, call a parent, speak up, do anything you can do, one small decision can save a life. Don’t be afraid even if it’s uncomfortable. A difficult conversation is easier than a lifetime of loss." Hughes began a foundation in his honor, the Dominiq Ponder 722 Foundation. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION STEVE MCMICHAEL, WHO DIED LAST YEAR, REVEALED TO HAVE CTE "Funds raised will go directly toward scholarships for student athletes who demonstrate resilience and character, community awareness initiatives about responsible decision-making, and support for children’s hospitals," the GoFundMe said of the foundation. Ponder’s fatal crash happened at 3 a.m. when he lost control of his 2023 Tesla going around a right-hand curve. Ponder went through a guardrail, hit an electrical pole and rolled at least once, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders delivered an emotional eulogy at Ponder’s funeral. Ponder had been a walk-on quarterback with Colorado in Sanders’ first season as head coach and appeared in two games last 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/69d572e63fb569bd90858d15 'Charlie's Angels' star Cheryl Ladd opens up for first time about ‘aggressive’ breast cancer battle te 2026-04-07T21:11:02.331Z 'Charlie's Angels' star Cheryl Ladd opens up for first time about ‘aggressive’ breast cancer battle Cheryl Ladd is opening up about her breast cancer diagnosis for the first time. On Monday, Ladd, 74, got candid about her bout with cancer during an appearance at the PaleyFest 50th anniversary celebration of "Charlie's Angels." "Mine was an aggressive form," Ladd, who was accompanied by fellow costars Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, said. "I had wonderful doctors. But I was bald for quite a while. It was a humbling experience." "I have a wonderful husband. All through it, he was there for me at every turn, and that makes a difference," said Ladd, referring to her husband Brian Russell. "Eventually, I started to get little sprouts of hair. It was like, 'Oh, I'm getting hair!' It was a long, long, hard road. But you just get through. You just get on with it."  'CHARLIE'S ANGELS' STAR CHERYL LADD REFLECTS ON HER FRIENDSHIP WITH JACLYN SMITH, ENDURING FAITH IN GOD Not only do the three women share an unbreakable bond through their experience on the show, but they're all three cancer survivors. "It just connects you because you know what they’re going through," Smith, who was also diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent radiation treatment in 2002, said during an interview on the "Today Show". "And that’s when I talk about the power of girlfriends." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When Ladd disclosed her diagnosis to her friends, Smith said she immediately empathized. CAMERON MATHISON SAYS NOTICING SUBTLE BODY CHANGES ‘SAVED MY LIFE’ AFTER CANCER DIAGNOSIS "The first thing I did was send her my wigs," she said during the PaleyFest panel. "She was so brave. She did have a very aggressive form [of cancer]." "It’s really important to understand and embrace not being afraid of getting a mammogram," Jackson, a two-time breast cancer survivor, added. "Early detection is key. Find it early enough and you’ll probably be all right." Ladd, Jackson and Smith reunited on Monday to celebrate the show's milestone anniversary and pay tribute to Farrah Fawcett, who appeared as one of the main angels in the first season of the series. TEDDI MELLENCAMP HOSPITALIZED AFTER PAINFUL SORES ERUPT ACROSS HER ENTIRE BODY "Oh, I feel so proud. I feel appreciative. I feel we did something right," Smith told Fox News Digital ahead of the panel. "And I feel I'm still standing here. And life has been interesting. It's been a beautiful journey. Truly, I have two beautiful kids, a great husband, and three granddaughters. So I'm riding high. And you know, I think things are, 'Charlie's Angels' was meant to be. I have no regrets." In 2021, Ladd opened up to Fox News Digital about her meaningful friendships with her former costars. "It’s really interesting because when you do something so specific, so iconic and you are in it when it was huge – it is something you can explain to people, but until you’ve done it, it is different," she continued. "We think back often about how crazy that time was. We had to go into restaurants through the back door. We weren’t prepared for how much people would love the show. It was wonderful, but it was wild." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In 1977, Ladd took on the role of Kris Munroe (the younger sister of Fawcett's character) in the iconic series, which aired until 1981. Ladd, who was chosen by Aaron Spelling to play Fawcett’s younger sister, initially said no to the role. But with enough convincing, she took the plunge – a decision she’s still grateful for. "It was nerve-wracking!" Ladd admitted about appearing in "Charlie’s Angels." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Because the year and season was all about Farrah," she said. "When Farrah decided to leave the show [in 1980], I think it was very shocking for her fans and everyone that loved the show." Despite achieving fame in Hollywood, Ladd said her faith in God has always played a significant role in her life. "It has been all of it," she said. "I knew who I was as a young girl. I would climb up the top of the tree and talk to God all the time. It has been an interesting path – a lot of good, a lot of bumps, a lot of tough, learning moments. He [God] was with me the whole time. He lets us trip ourselves so we remember that he is in charge. I think that is a good thing, especially in our youth! When we aren’t exactly thinking everything through." Fox News Digital's Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d572d23fb569bd90858d0c Democrat swing candidate called Biden's border handling 'a huge misstep' after backing his approach as mayor te 2026-04-07T21:10:42.886Z Democrat swing candidate called Biden's border handling 'a huge misstep' after backing his approach as mayor A Democratic candidate is facing scrutiny over an apparent reversal on the southern border as she seeks to flip a battleground House seat this year. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti recently criticized former President Joe Biden's handling of the southern border, calling it "a huge misstep" and "really terrible" during a March podcast appearance. The House hopeful, however, did not appear to publicly criticize the administration’s border policies when Biden was president. Cognetti, who has served as the mayor of Biden’s hometown since 2020, is vying to unseat freshman Rep. Rob Bresnahan in November’s midterm elections. The Northeastern Pennsylvania contest promises to be one of the most competitive House elections this year. JAMES TALARICO SAYS BIDEN ADMINISTRATION WAS CONVINCED BORDER SECURITY WAS 'RACIST' Cognetti’s recent messaging criticizing Biden comes as some Democrats have largely pivoted toward the center on border security after the party’s messaging fell flat in 2024. When Cognetti called for "better control at our borders" during a September 2021 interview with a local outlet, she did not appear to hold the Biden administration responsible for the problem. In August 2023, Cognetti co-signed a letter with a handful of Pennsylvania mayors appearing to approve of the Biden administration’s approach to the border. "You are working to bring more order to the southern border with a combination of strategies," the group wrote to Biden, adding that he had "rightfully promised" to tie border security with expanding pathways to citizenship for illegal immigrants living in the United States.  A spokesperson for Cognetti said the mayor had been consistent in urging Biden to secure the border during his presidency. "Like a lot of Northeastern Pennsylvanians, she has seen what the scourge of Fentanyl has done to our community and has said that President Biden didn’t do enough to secure the southern border," the spokeswoman said, adding that Cognetti is "no stranger to calling out politicians from either political party when they get it wrong." JOSH SHAPIRO KNOCKS BIDEN RECORD, SAYS DEMOCRATS FAILED TO DELIVER RESULTS AMERICANS COULD ‘SEE OR FEEL’ Cognetti also advocated for a more lenient approach to immigration when Biden was president, arguing immigrants, including those who entered the U.S. illegally, "contribute greatly to our cultural and economic growth." The 2023 letter to Biden that Cognetti signed urged the president to grant and expand legal protections to Venezuelan, Honduran, Salvadoran and Nicaraguan nationals living in the United States. Cognetti, who became mayor in 2020, also called for mass amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants during the onset of Biden’s presidency in July 2021. She warned that failure to deliver pathways to citizenship could become a "national security issue," The Center Square reported. "If we don’t do this now, we will start to erode in our strength and that becomes a national security issue," Cognetti told reporters. Bresnahan said Cognetti’s support for mass amnesty would make the district less safe and accused her mayoral tenure of resulting in a Scranton crime spike in a statement to Fox News Digital.  "Mayor Paige Cognetti’s soft-on-crime policies have already led to a spike in violence in Scranton, and her support for legalizing every illegal immigrant in the country will only make things worse, especially in her city where she downplays homicides and gang violence and wants to disarm the police," Bresnahan said. A spokesperson for Cognetti fired back that the mayor has a "proven track record" of investing in local law enforcement and said she has overseen a decrease in violent crime.  The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the swing contest as "Lean Republican." 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As agents approached the car, officials said Mendoza Hernandez allegedly weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an officer. ICE HEAD SAYS AGENTS FACING 'CONSTANT IMPEDIMENTS' AFTER MIGRANT SEEN RAMMING CARS WHILE TRYING TO FLEE "Following their training, our officers fired defensive shots to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and the public," Lyons said. Mendoza Hernandez was taken to a local hospital. The extent of his injuries and current condition have not yet been released. ICE ACCUSES HONDURAN ALIEN OF RAMMING LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE BEFORE AGENT SHOOTS OUT TIRES The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Sacramento field office said it is responding to the incident, which it said involved ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). "We are conducting a thorough investigation," FBI Sacramento wrote in a statement. "... [We] are grateful for the Patterson community's continued patience and support." The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office said it is assisting with the investigation. The department noted local law enforcement were not involved in the incident. The incident happened months after Renee Nicole Good was shot and killed Jan. 7 by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, prompting nationwide protests. Following the shooting, officials said Good was attempting to ram federal agents with her car during an anti-ICE protest. Patterson, California, is located about 70 miles southeast of San Francisco, just off Interstate 5. The rural city is known for farming almonds, apricots and other crops. Fox News' Michael Chin and Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5707c3fb569bd90858c99 Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster says she 'deserves a medal' for 26-year relationship te 2026-04-07T21:00:44.895Z Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster says she 'deserves a medal' for 26-year relationship After 26 years of partnership and 18 years of marriage to Rod Stewart, Penny Lancaster says she deserves a medal. In a new interview with Best Magazine, the 55-year-old mother of two opened up about her relationship with the rock legend and revealed how they manage to "keep the intimacy alive" after nearly two decades of marriage. "Yes, 26 years! I deserve a medal, don't I?" she told the publication, per the Daily Mail. "Only joking." The couple met back in 1999 when Penny was a student at Barking College. The pair married in 2007 and eventually welcomed two sons, Alastair Wallace and Aiden Patrick. Stewart was already a father of six at the time of his marriage to Lancaster. ROD STEWART'S WIFE SAYS SHE WOULD HAVE LEFT HIM IF HE REFUSED TO HAVE CHILDREN With a blended family and hectic schedules, Lancaster said it's important that she and her husband find time for each other. "We don't take each other for granted and make sure we have date nights together ... dinner, the theatre or whatever, doing the school run together and having an 'a deux' coffee on the way home, long romantic walks together," she said. "We flirt with each other and make each other laugh." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Lancaster said they "keep the intimacy alive" by celebrating each other and the big milestones they reach in their relationship. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "We're big on celebrating our anniversaries and really spoil each other," she said. "For instance, for our last wedding anniversary, we took a very romantic train trip from Paris to Portofino because Rod proposed to me in Paris and we got married in Portofino. We love reminiscing about our life together and also making plans for the future — more romantic trips." But the biggest secret to their success? Having "time apart," says Lancaster. Lancaster said that really "keeps the spark alive." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e783fb569bd90858c10 Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions te 2026-04-07T20:52:08.010Z Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions KINGMAN — Saying that it "no longer requires" the services of its primary adviser regarding matters concerning Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, the Mohave County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to end the short-term contract. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e603fb569bd90858be5 Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say te 2026-04-07T20:51:44.386Z Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say Key Points: Colorado River negotiations remain deadlocked Business leaders are working with city officials to explore water solutions Leaders are trying to strike a balance between pragmatism and urgency Arizona’s business community and local leaders are attempting to balance pragmatic water solutions with urgent messaging to the public and the federal government as the state’s Colorado River position remains precarious. In a conversation for the Arizona Capitol Times’ Morning Scoop, Greater Phoenix Leadership President Neil Giuliano, Intel Senior Technologist Kelly Osborne and Central Arizona Project Board President Terry Goddard discussed the state’s “critical” water situation and the role corporations and cities can play in advocating for a stable water future.  Negotiations between the seven Colorado River states over a renewed sharing agreement are deadlocked, while the U.S. Department of the Interior considers alternatives that Arizona’s negotiators say are unworkable. The state has retained the high-powered law firm Sullivan & Cromwell to represent its position in a potential court battle, but more needs to be done at the local and business levels to conserve water, find alternative supplies and communicate Arizona’s position. Giuliano and Osborne highlighted the commitment Arizona’s business community has already made to water conservation efforts as the federal government considers reducing the state’s allocation of Colorado River water to 15% of the CAP’s current capacity, or about 232,000 acre feet. Giuliano said the state’s business leaders are no strangers to the need to conserve water and create innovative solutions to do so. “We’re desert dwellers,” Giuliano said. “We have been used to this for a very long time, and I think that’s why we’re very good at it, because we have to be.” That’s why GPL joined the Coalition for Protecting Arizona’s Lifeline, an advocacy project originally formed by a bipartisan group of mayors in the fall of 2025. The coalition has now expanded to include business organizations, local water companies and tribal nations.  Many of the state’s biggest industries rely on Colorado River water, which is why Gov. Katie Hobbs has urged federal leaders to consider the national security and economic risks of reducing the state’s allocation. Semiconductor manufacturers like Intel need water to maintain a competitive edge over other states and other nations, but Osborne said the company is also doing what it can to conserve amid water shortages.  She said the company has decreased its freshwater withdrawal by 30% since 2020 while bringing two new semiconductor factories online by investing in water treatment and reclamation facilities. “Not only do we reduce and reuse water, but we also restore (more) water than we consume,” Osborne said. “Intel has a net positive goal for water, so water that we actually lose to evaporation, we work with nonprofits within our watersheds to go then restore water to the river.”  Goddard noted that partnerships between public and private entities are crucial for both conserving water and advocating for Arizona’s Colorado River allocation. But he said the state’s leaders need to do more to educate the business community and the public at large about the situation, highlighting a recent conversation he had with a business leader. “He said, ‘Well, when does it become critical? When does this issue on the Colorado River become critical?’ And I wanted to say, well, about five years ago …” Goddard said. “I said, ‘Well, clearly today it is critical …’ if it was ever critical, it’s critical right now.” Leaders like Giuliano hope to help the state’s elected officials spread that message by providing data and information they can use to make the case for Arizona’s water. “If the business community can help our elected officials ignore the political noise and just work on your long-term obligation, I think we’d be helping if we can do that,” Giuliano said.  He also said the private sector needs to help government officials spread the word about potential Colorado River cutbacks without spooking investors or average citizens. Osborne said Intel has focused on working alongside city leaders in Chandler to do just that as the company’s footprint in the East Valley grows.  In the meantime, Goddard emphasized the importance of striking a balance between awareness and fearmongering. “I feel like I’m Paul Revere, not Chicken Little,” Goddard said. “The sky is not falling, but we need to make an accommodation for a different kind of more water-short future. We can do it and our cities are pioneers.” The post Arizona business and political leaders need to work together on Colorado River messaging, advocates say first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e4a3fb569bd90858bc1 Blanche invokes Trump ‘love’ when asked about staying on after Bondi te 2026-04-07T20:51:22.439Z Blanche invokes Trump ‘love’ when asked about staying on after Bondi Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showered President Donald Trump with praise during a Justice Department anti-fraud press conference and said any decision on permanently replacing Pam Bondi was up to the president. "As to whether or not I want this job, I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump," Blanche said in his first public remarks since Bondi's firing. "It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor. If he chooses to nominate me, that's an honor." Blanche added: "If he chooses to nominate somebody else and asks me to go do something else, I will say, ‘Thank you very much. I love you sir.'" PAM BONDI IS OUT AS AG — HERE ARE THE CONTENDERS WHO COULD REPLACE HER  Blanche's remarks came after Trump announced last week that Bondi would be leaving her role and that Blanche, his formal personal attorney and the DOJ's deputy attorney general, would fill in indefinitely as acting attorney general. Officials can serve in an acting capacity for up to 210 days. Trump has not signaled a nominee to take the role permanently, but he could nominate Blanche. Fox News Digital previously reported that the president has also had discussions with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin about taking the job. Blanche noted that Bondi's transition out of the department remained ongoing. Bondi announced last week that she would take the next 30 days to shift responsibilities to Blanche. When asked why she was pushed out of her job, Blanche said "nobody has any idea … except for the president." Trump had fired Bondi after she failed to secure successful indictments against some of Trump's top political rivals and amid long-simmering frustrations with her handling of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case files. "As far as Pam Bondi's last day on the job, I am the acting attorney general," Blanche said, adding, "We've been regularly communicating over the past several days for an appropriate transition. She is very much a big supporter of this department." Most of Blanche's remarks focused on the DOJ's crackdown on fraud, as he pointed to several recent cases totaling more than half a billion dollars in healthcare and COVID-19-related schemes. Blanche cited a string of examples, including prosecutors securing a guilty plea in a $160 million healthcare enrollment fraud operation and a sentencing in a $100 million COVID-19 fraud case. He contended that such cases represented a fraction of the fraud occurring nationwide and formally rolled out the DOJ's new National Fraud Enforcement Division, led by newly confirmed Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, who stood by Blanche during his remarks. The division, Blanche said, would involve specialized prosecutors and expanded staffing in U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country, and it would use more advanced technology to more effectively investigate fraud. JD VANCE ANNOUNCES MULTI-STATE FRAUD TASK FORCE IN WAKE OF MINNESOTA SCANDAL "We have a storied history of combating fraud and bringing criminal actors to justice, but the department has never adopted a comprehensive and coordinated approach to investigating and prosecuting fraud against taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs," Blanche said. Former U.S. Attorney John Fishwick of Virginia told Fox News Digital he thought Blanche appeared to be vying for the attorney general role. "Todd Blanche seems to be trying out for the top job today in his opening press conference and surely trying to catch Trump’s attention with his criticism of many of the questions by the press," Fishwick said in a statement, observing how Blanche derided some reporters for their questions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e223fb569bd90858bb6 As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide te 2026-04-07T20:50:42.884Z As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials offered varying accounts about the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56e0f3fb569bd90858bad To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home te 2026-04-07T20:50:23.046Z To Boost Military Budget, Trump Targets Popular Programs at Home Amid the war with Iran, the president has proposed to scale back some of the very programs meant to ease families’ financial burdens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d56bd03fb569bd90858b75 2 kids killed in car crash in southern Arizona te 2026-04-07T20:40:48.511Z 2 kids killed in car crash in southern Arizona The deadly car crash was reported Tuesday morning on Highway 90 in Sierra Vista. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d569893fb569bd90858ade Dawn Staley asks basketball world to move on after tense exchange with Geno Auriemma in Final Four clash te 2026-04-07T20:31:05.714Z Dawn Staley asks basketball world to move on after tense exchange with Geno Auriemma in Final Four clash UConn coach Geno Auriemma confronted South Carolina’s Dawn Staley in the moments after the Huskies’ upset loss in last week’s Final Four. Despite Auriemma’s apology, which did not name Staley, chatter about the heated exchange carried into this past Sunday’s national championship game between UCLA and South Carolina. After the Bruins’ dominant title-game win over the Gamecocks, Staley praised UCLA coach Cori Close as a "really quality" person, a remark that contrasted sharply with her initial response to Auriemma following their on-court dispute. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Staley moved to defuse the situation Tuesday, saying she had spoken with Auriemma and praising his legacy in women’s basketball. BASKETBALL LEGEND CANDACE PARKER TAKES AIM AT GENO AURIEMMA AFTER DAWN STALEY CONFRONTATION "I spoke with Geno, and I want to be clear — I have a great deal of respect for him and what he’s meant to this game. One moment doesn’t define a career, and it doesn’t change the impact he’s had on growing women’s basketball. The standard at UConn is what it is because of him, and that’s something this game has benefited from." Staley also called for a shift in focus, encouraging fans and the broader basketball community to move forward. "So, I’m asking everyone to turn the page. Let’s refocus on what matters most — continuing to elevate our game, creating opportunities and pushing it forward. "That’s always been my mission, and it’s not changing." South Carolina beat UConn 62-48 in last Friday’s national semifinal. Auriemma approached Staley for a routine handshake after the game — but the moment escalated, and the two had to be separated. Auriemma initially struck a defiant tone when asked about the exchange, though he later said his behavior was inexcusable. "There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game vs. South Carolina. It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut," the Hall of Fame coach said in a statement. "I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that. I’ve had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to apologize to them." Staley previously said she had not spoken with Auriemma after Sunday’s women’s national championship game. She led South Carolina to the national title in 2024 before falling to Auriemma in last year’s championship. 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/69d569613fb569bd90858acf Venezuelan doctor detained in Texas after losing job to visa freeze te 2026-04-07T20:30:25.920Z Venezuelan doctor detained in Texas after losing job to visa freeze The Venezuelan doctor, who was forced out of his hospital job by a federal visa pause, was detained by Border Patrol on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5675a3fb569bd90858a84 Arizona Senate President calls on DOJ to investigate Mayes, Fontes for interfering in election investigation te 2026-04-07T20:21:46.752Z Arizona Senate President calls on DOJ to investigate Mayes, Fontes for interfering in election investigation Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said, "Political threats are not going to deter me from working to protect Arizona's voters," in response to the announcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d567423fb569bd90858a55 Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat te 2026-04-07T20:21:22.501Z Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat RICHMOND, VA — Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ignored questions on whether she would entertain calls from the Department of Homeland Security to end sanctuary policies in the state. "Governor Spanberger must end her sanctuary policies that allow these illegal aliens onto our streets and work with DHS to protect the citizens of the commonwealth," the agency said in a post to social media. Virginia — and in particular Fairfax County — has made headlines in recent weeks for a string of deadly attacks carried out by illegal aliens. DHS BLASTS SPANBERGER ON POTENTIAL RELEASE OF ILLEGAL MIGRANT WITH 30+ ARRESTS CURRENTLY CHARGED WITH MURDER Earlier this month, authorities charged 28-year-old Guatemala native Misael Lopez Gomez with the murder of his 3-month-old daughter. His arrest comes on the heels of an attack by Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, 38, another Guatemalan charged with fatally stabbing a man in his home. The county was also where repeat offender and Sierra Leone national Abdul Jalloh, 32, stabbed a victim to death at a bus stop in February. DHS noted that three of the four suspects charged with murders in Fairfax County so far in 2026 are illegal aliens. Spanberger did not comment on the figure. TRUMP ADMIN ASKS SPANBERGER, VIRGINIA OFFICIALS NOT RELEASE ILLEGAL CHARGED WITH GROPING HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS At the beginning of her term, Spanberger joined a handful of Democratic governors like California Governor Gavin Newsom and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker who have made it harder for local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement efforts. On Jan. 17, Spanberger rescinded local-federal coordination requirements, arguing that Virginia’s resources would be better spent enforcing its own laws. "Virginians have been deprived of critical public safety and local law enforcement to divert their limited resources for use in enforcing federal civil immigration laws," Spanberger said in a press release. "Federal authorities should enforce federal civil immigration laws — law enforcement in the Commonwealth should prioritize the safety and security of all residents in Virginia, the enforcement of local and state laws and coordination with federal entities on criminal matters," she added. Another illegal alien who has gotten attention in Virginia is Israel Flores Ortiz, 19, who is facing nine counts of assault and battery for groping girls at a Fairfax County high school he was attending. Victims and parents have alleged that Ortiz approached about 12 girls from behind in crowded hallways, grabbed them between the legs and groped their private areas, according to 7News. DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said last month that the agency is "calling on Fairfax County sanctuary politicians to NOT release this predator from jail back into our communities to assault more teenage women." She went on to slam Spanberger for ending former Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policy of cooperation with ICE, saying it is "siding with criminal illegal aliens over American citizens." NEW POLL REVEALS SPANBGERGER’S POPULARITY IS PLUMMETING AMID BACKLASH OVER GERRYMANDERING DHS explained in a statement to Fox News Digital that it depends on partnerships to coordinate detention and removal of illegal aliens like Gomez, Muy and Jalloh. "ICE can only detain illegals for the purpose of removal," a DHS spokesperson said when asked how the agency coordinates handovers of suspects. Fox News' Peter Pinedo contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5672e3fb569bd90858a4c Massachusetts mom offers to admit killing 3 children as prosecutors push back on move that could dodge prison te 2026-04-07T20:21:02.646Z Massachusetts mom offers to admit killing 3 children as prosecutors push back on move that could dodge prison A Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children is offering to formally admit she killed them in a dramatic legal move that could shift the focus of her trial to her mental state — and potentially keep her out of prison. Lindsay Clancy, who was a Duxbury labor and delivery nurse, is willing to formally admit in writing to her role in the killings, according to a new motion filed by defense attorney Kevin Reddington. The filing, obtained by WCVB5, comes just one week after a judge denied Clancy’s request to split her trial into separate phases that would have divided the question of whether she committed the acts from her mental state at the time. In asking the court to reconsider, Reddington argued that Clancy’s admission would leave her mental condition as the central issue for a jury to decide. The filing states that she is willing to formally acknowledge her involvement in the conduct that led to the deaths of her three children. UTAH CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR KOURI RICHINS CONVICTED IN HUSBAND’S MURDER If she is ultimately deemed mentally unfit to stand trial, she could be committed to a secure mental health facility rather than face prison under Massachusetts law. Prosecutors have not agreed to the proposal. They previously opposed the idea of separating the trial, arguing that the evidence presented in each phase would be nearly identical. Clancy was indicted in September 2023 on three counts of murder and strangulation in connection with the deaths of her children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan. Prosecutors allege that Clancy used exercise bands to strangle the children inside the family’s Duxbury home on Jan. 24, 2023, before attempting to take her own life. MASSACHUSETTS MOTHER ACCUSED OF STRANGLING HER 3 CHILDREN SEEKS INSANITY DEFENSE Her husband, Patrick Clancy, returned home to what court documents describe as silence. He found blood on the floor and an open window before discovering his wife outside with cuts to her wrists and neck. She survived the apparent suicide attempt. Previously unsealed records, spanning nearly 300 pages, detail Clancy’s actions in the hours leading up to the killings. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X According to court documents, she had taken one of her children to a pediatrician appointment earlier that day and contacted a CVS pharmacy about a prescription. She also ordered takeout from a local restaurant and used Apple Maps to calculate travel time from her home. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Investigators say she then asked her husband to pick up the food and medication, leaving her alone with the children. Authorities later executed multiple search warrants and collected items from the home, including exercise bands, medications, electronic devices, notebooks, clothing and a knife. SEND US A TIP HERE Clancy’s defense team has indicated it will argue she was suffering from severe postpartum depression and was overmedicated at the time of the killings. Court records show she had been prescribed a number of psychiatric medications, including Zoloft, Prozac, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Trazodone and Seroquel. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Her husband previously told a family friend he was concerned she may have been experiencing withdrawal from an anxiety medication in the weeks before the tragedy. Clancy has also filed a lawsuit against her medical providers, alleging a catastrophic failure in diagnosing and treating her mental health condition. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Clancy remains paralyzed from the chest down following her suicide attempt, her attorney has said, and is being held at Tewksbury State Hospital where she continues to receive psychiatric care under constant supervision.  She is expected to undergo a court-ordered forensic mental health evaluation between April 10 and April 12, with a status hearing scheduled for April 23, according to NBC10 Boston. Clancy’s trial is scheduled to begin July 20 after being delayed several times. Fox News Digital's Sarah Whitten-Rumpf and Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d567063fb569bd90858a3e Trump’s Threats of War Crimes Intensify Pressure on General Caine te 2026-04-07T20:20:22.855Z Trump’s Threats of War Crimes Intensify Pressure on General Caine The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to protect the military’s honor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d564ff3fb569bd908589fa Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year te 2026-04-07T20:11:43.543Z Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year Key Points: Arizona House measure on short-term rentals likely dead for the year Rep. Selina Bliss’s House Bill 2429 missed key deadlines in the state Senate The bill aimed to allow cities to limit the number of new short-term rentals An Arizona House measure boosting rules for short-term rentals like those offered through Airbnb and Vrbo is likely dead for the year after failing to get a hearing in the state Senate.  Short of some legislative sleight-of-hand, Rep. Selina Bliss’s House Bill 2429 faces nearly impossible odds after missing key deadlines when the final scheduled committee hearings of the legislative session passed in both chambers without it being heard.  She had hoped to get it on the March 31 Senate Appropriations Committee’s agenda, but it didn’t make the chairman’s cut. And it was too late to make it onto the companion House committee agenda the same day, leaving few options for her to resurrect it. Bliss, R-Prescott, said she’s not giving up, but realizes her chances are between slim and none. “I don’t want to walk out of here at the end of session thinking I left a stone unturned,” the Prescott Republican said in an interview with Capitol Media Services. “This is too important to too many people, too many districts.” What that most immediately means is that, at least for this year, there will be no limits on the number of people who can stay in these short-term rentals, no easing the path for communities to shut down bad actors, and no checks to see if renters are sex offenders. Bliss’ long odds come despite Senate President Warren Petersen’s comments that the short-term rental bill “sounded like a reasonable compromise.” The Gilbert Republican said he told his staff to convey to the House his willingness to put it to a vote. Petersen’s comment that he didn’t oppose the measure was prompted by Bliss saying she was told he was opposed to bypassing committees by allowing “strike-everything” amendments to move bills that fail to get Senate committee hearings.  She said she and backers of her compromise legislation, including cities, Realtors and Airbnb, worked every angle in recent weeks to get it heard in the Senate. But by the time the final Senate committee agenda was posted, it was too late to get it on last Tuesday’s House appropriations committee agenda to add it to a previously-passed Senate measure — an act known as a strike-everything amendment. Bliss said she was getting mixed messages and was never able to speak to Petersen directly to hash out a way forward. Bliss has been pushing for three years for new rules on short-term rentals, or STRs, including giving municipalities the ability to limit their numbers.  The number of STR’s has exploded in Arizona since then-Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation in 2016, which he strongly backed barring regulations of the industry.  That led to big problems in vacation towns like Sedona, where average workers can’t find housing, and even Scottsdale, where rental properties are increasingly scarce because of the number of Airbnbs. Despite calls from many municipalities, she was unable to win backing for proposals allowing cities and towns to limit the number of new STR’s or add new regulations because of opposition from the industry and from some lawmakers who support free-market principles. But she was smiling earlier this year when she negotiated a deal with the industry, Realtors and cities and towns to allow at least some new rules.  They included limiting the number of people who can stay overnight in STRs to two per bedroom, a move that should slow parking complaints. The measure also lets cities suspend a local license if there are three violations in 24 months, immediately act if there is just one serious health and safety violation, refuse a permit if there are unpaid fines, and allow cities to require that renters be checked for sex offender status. That last item — sex offender checks — was one of the reasons the bill was late getting to the Senate. After passing the House on a 36-19 vote on March 10, some members demanded the bill be amended to make the checks mandatory. In a rare move, Bliss pulled the bill back for a new amendment doing just that, and a second House tally. It passed for a second time on March 17 on a 37-14 count. That week-long delay meant most Senate committees were down to their final hearing of the year, and it never made it onto the agenda for its assigned committee, or for last week’s final scheduled hearing of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Transportation and Technology. She said she spoke with Sen. David Farnsworth, R-Mesa, the committee’s chair, and that he was supportive and would put it on his agenda. But that didn’t happen. “I missed the deadline because I thought Farnsworth was going to do it for me on the Senate side, and then the agendas got published at the same time, and then I lost both opportunities,” Bliss said last Tuesday.  “That was the point when I knew it was officially dead, when Farnsworth did not have it on his approps agenda,” she said. The post Arizona short-term rental bill likely dead for the year first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d564e93fb569bd908589d8 Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane te 2026-04-07T20:11:21.909Z Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane Iran-backed Houthi forces are raising the prospect of a second global shipping choke point in the Red Sea, threatening to deepen pressure on energy markets and global trade as the conflict with Iran intensifies. The Houthis entered the conflict in early April with missile and drone strikes on Israel and have since warned they could target shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb — a narrow corridor linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden — raising concerns the war could expand beyond the Strait of Hormuz and further disrupt global trade. Analysts warn that if Houthi forces begin targeting vessels again, it could open a second maritime front in a conflict that has already choked off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, adding pressure to global energy markets and supply chains. The Bab al-Mandeb is one of the world’s most critical shipping choke points, handling roughly 12% of global seaborne oil trade and serving as a key gateway for cargo moving between Europe and Asia through the Suez Canal. TRUMP SEEKS WARSHIPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO HELP SECURE STRAIT OF HORMUZ The Houthis, formally known as Ansar Allah, are an Iran-backed armed group that controls much of northern Yemen and has been fighting a yearslong civil war against the country’s internationally recognized government. Houthi leaders, in coordination with Iran, have framed the potential escalation as part of their response to U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran and its allies, warning they could target shipping or restrict access to the Red Sea if the conflict intensifies. Iranian official Aliakbar Velayati posted on X on Sunday: "Today, the unified command of the Resistance front views Bab al-Mandeb as it does Hormuz. If the White House dares to repeat its foolish mistakes, it will soon realize that the flow of global energy and trade can be disrupted with a single move." The Red Sea has taken on added importance as the conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing more cargo and energy flows toward alternative routes. That shift has increased reliance on the Bab al-Mandeb — a choke point that handles roughly $1 trillion in goods annually — raising the stakes of any renewed disruption. Traffic through the Bab al-Mandeb is already running well below normal levels after earlier Houthi attacks pushed major shipping lines to reroute vessels around Africa. Ship-tracking data shows daily transits have fallen to roughly half of typical levels, underscoring that the route is already under strain even before any renewed escalation. "It’s less about what they can actually do and more about the threat," former Fifth Fleet commander Vice Adm. Kevin Donegan told Fox News Digital. "Once that risk is there, shipping companies decide not to take it." Even limited attacks or threats can drive up insurance costs and push major carriers to reroute vessels around Africa, effectively reducing traffic through the strait without a formal blockade. The U.S. launched a major air and naval campaign in 2025 — known as Operation Rough Rider — to counter Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, after the group began targeting commercial vessels in opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza. U.S. and allied forces carried out hundreds of strikes on missile launchers, drones, radar systems and other Houthi infrastructure across Yemen in an effort to restore freedom of navigation through the Red Sea. RUSSIA, CHINA VETO UN RESOLUTION AIMED AT REOPENING STRAIT OF HORMUZ, HOURS BEFORE TRUMP DEADLINE The campaign degraded parts of the group’s capabilities but failed to fully eliminate the threat, as shipping companies continued to avoid the route due to ongoing security risks. Both U.S. and regional experts say the Houthis lack the capability to fully shut down the Bab al-Mandeb, but retain the ability to harass vessels with missiles, drones and small boats — tactics that have previously disrupted shipping across the Red Sea. The Houthis field a growing arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles, anti-ship weapons and drones, much of it derived from Iranian designs. While Iran has long supplied key components through smuggling networks, the group has also developed the ability to assemble and produce weapons inside Yemen — though analysts say those supply lines may now be constrained by the broader conflict. "They do have the ability to pester international maritime traffic," Middle East analyst Gregg Roman said, warning that broader attacks could trigger "a severe international response" from the U.S., Israel and Gulf allies. So far, the Houthis have limited their involvement to strikes on Israel, avoiding the kind of sustained maritime attacks that disrupted global shipping in previous years — a sign analysts say reflects both strategic restraint and pressure from regional actors. Officials and analysts say Iran could still encourage the group to escalate attacks on Red Sea shipping if the conflict deepens, positioning the Houthis as a secondary pressure point in the broader war. That dynamic has raised concerns the conflict could evolve into a multi-chokepoint crisis, testing the ability of the U.S. and its allies to keep critical global trade routes open. Beyond the immediate threat to shipping, Donegan warned that efforts by Iran or its proxies to influence who can safely transit key waterways could challenge long-standing norms of free passage — raising concerns about how similar tactics could play out in other global choke points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d564d63fb569bd908589cf Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO's 'White Lotus' but got rejected for a role te 2026-04-07T20:11:02.384Z Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO's 'White Lotus' but got rejected for a role Former LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne claims she recently auditioned for the fourth season of the HBO drama "The White Lotus." In an interview with Boardroom on Tuesday, Dunne claims her first ever audition for an acting role was for the HBO hit series, but she did not get the part. "My first audition ever was in person for a big show. Am I allowed to even say? I don't know. I didn't get it, but it was for White Lotus season 4. So, that was my first audition ever," she said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Dunne admitted she felt "nervous" going into the audition. "I was obviously a bit nervous at first. I was like, 'Oh man, like what if I forget the lines?'" she added. "I've done things way harder than this in my life. I flipped on a beam in front of 13,500 people. I can do this. it's different. I think I would have rather have done a back flip in front of the casting director. But I mean, I went there, I put it all out there. It was my first audition. I mean, like, I didn't know what to expect. And it was honestly really fun." LIVVY DUNNE CELEBRATES PAUL SKENES' CY YOUNG AWARD HONOR Fox News Digital has reached out to HBO for comment. Dunne, who has more than 7.9 million followers on TikTok and another 5.2 million on Instagram, has pushed back on being labeled and "influencer" ever since the end of her college gymnastics career. Dunne bristled at the term "influencer" during an interview with Maxim. She was then asked what she wanted to be referred to as. "A former athlete, and honestly, right now: model," she said. When she’s not working on her brand or the Livvy Fund, Dunne can be seen cheering on her boyfriend Paul Skenes as he plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fox News Digital's Ryan Gaydos 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/69d564c23fb569bd908589c6 ICE nabs 5 illegal immigrants wanted for murder abroad in New England crackdown te 2026-04-07T20:10:42.688Z ICE nabs 5 illegal immigrants wanted for murder abroad in New England crackdown Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston announced the arrests of five illegal immigrantsillegal immigrants over the past month who are wanted for murder and other violent crimes in their home countries, including several subjects of Interpol Red Notices. The agency said in a series of posts on X that ‘‘each illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration's disastrous open border policy.’’ ICE said the migrants were apprehended in New England and are wanted overseas for serious violent offenses, including homicide and attempted homicide. ‘‘ERO Boston has always been—and will continue to be—strongly committed to targeted enforcement actions against the most dangerous criminal aliens, ensuring the safety and security of our New England communities,’’ ICE Boston said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF FATAL HIT AND RUN THAT KILLED NORTH CAROLINA MOTORCYCLIST The arrests underscore ICE’s focus on detaining foreign nationals accused of serious crimes abroad and highlight ongoing concerns about public safety tied to illegal border crossings. Officials identified the suspects as Magno Jose Dos Santos, who was arrested on March 22 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is wanted in Brazil on charges of homicide and attempted homicide tied to a May 12, 2021, incident. ICE SEEKING DETENTION OF 3 ALLEGED MS-13 MEMBERS ACCUSED OF MURDERING 14-YEAR-OLD BOY Bryan Rafael Gomez was arrested on April 4 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide, wanted by authorities in the Dominican Republic. An Interpol Red Notice is an international request to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition. Altieris Chaves Paiva was arrested on April 5 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, and is also the subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide, wanted by authorities in Brazil. Kele Cristian Alves-Pereira was arrested on March 13 in Everett, Massachusetts, and is wanted in Brazil for murder, with Interpol issuing a Red Notice for her arrest. She has a ‘‘777’’ tattoo on her neck and a teardrop tattoo beneath her eye, an image released by ICE shows. Danny Granados-Garcia was arrested on March 10 in Waterbury, Connecticut, and is a wanted fugitive in El Salvador, facing an arrest warrant issued Feb. 11, 2026, for aggravated homicide and alleged membership in a terrorist organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562e93fb569bd90858983 Nightly southbound SR 51 lane restrictions begin April 7 te 2026-04-07T20:02:49.089Z Nightly southbound SR 51 lane restrictions begin April 7 A map shows the project area for the SR 51 I-10 to Shea Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation project, which began in mid-March and is expected to take six months to complete (graphic courtesy of ADOT). The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is advising Phoenix area drivers to plan for the following nightly lane restrictions for work on the State Route 51 pavement rehabilitation project between Interstate 10 (Papago Freeway) and Shea Boulevard: Southbound SR 51 will be narrowed to one or two lanes between Shea Boulevard and Northern Avenue nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting Tuesday, April 7, and ending Friday morning, April 10. UPCOMING CLOSURES Southbound SR 51 will be CLOSED between Indian School Road and I-10 (at the “Mini-Stack Interchange”) from 9 p.m. Friday, April 10, to 5 a.m. Monday, April 13. ADOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through all work zones. For more information about the SR 51, I-10 to Shea Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project, visit azdot.gov/sr51-I-10-shea-pavement-rehab. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562d53fb569bd9085897a Dementia education, support available te 2026-04-07T20:02:29.675Z Dementia education, support available Hospice of the Valley’s Dementia Care and Education Campus, located at 3811 N. 44th St., will host Dementia Experience and Education Saturday, April 11, and Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to noon, both days. This interactive presentation features an 8-minute experience that presses participants to perform everyday tasks as if they were living with cognitive impairment. This simulation will be followed by a general review of the most common types of dementia and how progressive brain changes impact thinking, functioning and behaviors. Participants will then explore improvisation techniques, sensory experiences and other person-centered approaches that optimize meaningful connections with the person living with dementia. Limited seating is available and registration is required. Send an email to events@dementiacampus.org or call 602-767-8300. Find additional information at www.dementiacampus.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562c13fb569bd90858971 Submissions open for emerging artists te 2026-04-07T20:02:09.896Z Submissions open for emerging artists Yaritza Flores Bustos, “51 and Thomas,” 2023. Earthenware, glaze, underglaze, stain, and luster (image courtesy of the artist). Bustos was a 2023 Lehmann Prize winner. Phoenix Art Museum has opened the annual call for submissions for the institution’s Sally and Richard Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards, a juried grant program that provides recognition and $10,000 in financial support for emerging, professional artists based in Arizona. Applicants who are not chosen for the Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards will be automatically entered into the running for the Sette/Cohn Artist Award, a $5,000 prize awarded to an emerging Arizona artist selected from the Lehmann Emerging Artist Award application pool. The call opened March 1 and is open through April 27 to qualifying artists who wish to present their work for consideration. There is no cost to submit an application. Up to two Lehmann Emerging Artist Awards recipients and one Sette/Cohn Artist Award recipient will be announced the week of Sept. 21 with work exhibited in summer 2027. To apply, visit www.phxart.org/art/artist-awards or www.artlinkphx.org/calls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562ac3fb569bd90858960 Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger te 2026-04-07T20:01:48.599Z Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger Key Points: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes seeks $972,000 from Kroger and Albertsons States spent $10.3 million in legal fees blocking the proposed merger Arizona held town halls to gauge residents’ concerns about the merger’s impact Attorney General Kris Mayes wants more than $972,000 from two grocery giants whose 2024 merger she helped block. Legal papers filed in federal court in Oregon say that’s what the state spent on legal fees and costs fighting Kroger’s, the parent company of Fry’s Foods, Smith’s, and other grocery stores, proposed bid to acquire the Albertsons chain, including Safeway, which Albertsons had previously acquired. And it’s not just Mayes seeking reimbursement. Several other states involved in the lawsuit, led by the Federal Trade Commission, also want some money. All totaled, their requests exceed $10.3 million. But the attorneys for the affected states are telling U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson that the amount is justified, citing a Kroger filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission stating that it spent more than $1 billion over three years on the unsuccessful merger. “Thus even when factoring in the FTC’s role in the proceedings, the states’ request in this case is reasonable,” they wrote. There was no immediate response from either company. Mayes got involved in 2023 when the proposed merger was announced. In a statement, Kroger said it would benefit not just shareholders but would lower prices, provide more choices and establish a more competitive alternative to “large, non-union retailers,” a reference to Walmart — though not all Kroger stores are unionized, either. It also promised to invest $1.3 billion into Albertsons. That led Mayes, along with other attorneys general, to start her own probe. All that, according to the lawsuit, cost money. The states shared a database to handle the more than 19 million documents gathered. “States also issued their own investigative demands, interviewed witnesses in the industry, attended FTC investigative hearings, spoke to consumers and grocers, and conducted market research, the lawyers told Nelson. Then in 2024, the FTC sued, and with Arizona and other states joining in, even more costs were incurred. Ultimately, federal and state judges issued an order enjoining the $24.6 billion merger. The chains ultimately gave up and remained separate. But none of that, the state attorneys general say, excuses the two chains from reimbursing them for all their legal fees and costs investigating, separate from the FTC, whether state laws could be violated by the merger. “Each of the states spent a significant amount of time investigating and prosecuting their opposition to the proposed merger,” they told the judge. “The hours for both investigating and prosecuting the states’ antitrust claims for injunctive relief are recoverable.” Mayes herself said at the time that her office was reviewing questions such as whether the combination would enable the surviving entity to drive up prices in Arizona, whether stores would close, and how it would affect the 35,000 Arizonans working for both. That also included a series of town halls across the state to hear from residents on how the merger would affect them and their community. The attorneys pursuing the legal fees estimated in the court documents that the eight states and the District of Columbia — separate from the FTC — spent a total of about 15,000 hours involving 45 attorneys, 16 paralegals and other support staff. And they said the $774 an hour they want for lawyers is reasonable. “The proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger represented a significant threat to the competitive market for grocery stores that is fundamental to maintaining lower costs for food,” the lawyers for the state told the judge. “Defendants were willing to spend $1.5 billion to see the merger through,” they said. “The states’ request for attorneys’ fees and expenses is reasonable in light of the complexity of the issues, the significant impact they had, and the resources required to succeed.” The bid for legal fees is separate from the state of Washington, which filed its own legal action in state court to block the merger, and was separately awarded $28.4 million. The post Arizona attorney general seeks $972K from Kroger over failed Albertsons merger first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562963fb569bd9085893c Cyndi Lauper hit with backlash over SAVE Act stance as critics say ‘stick to performing’ te 2026-04-07T20:01:26.459Z Cyndi Lauper hit with backlash over SAVE Act stance as critics say ‘stick to performing’ Pop icon Cyndi Lauper is facing backlash after blasting a Republican-backed voting bill, warning her followers in a fiery social media post that the SAVE (Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility) Act is "not about protecting against voter fraud — it’s about voter suppression." In an Instagram video, Lauper urged Americans — particularly women — to push back. "It’s me, Cyndi. Don’t be fooled. The SAVE Act is not about protecting against voter fraud — it’s about voter suppression. Congress is trying to pass the SAVE Act to make it harder to vote, especially for millions of women," she said. MERYL STREEP CLAIMS SAVE AMERICA ACT FORCES MARRIED WOMEN TO 'PROVE WHO THEY ARE' TO VOTE She escalated the warning, tying the legislation to a broader fight over rights. "First, they come after our right to control our bodies, and now they’re coming after our right to vote. So, we must stop them," Lauper said. "We are half the population. You need to stand up now. Join me in telling your senators to stand up against the SAVE Act…" Fans were quick to comment on the video, as some criticized the legendary singer. "Stick to performing and stop with politics," one user wrote. "Great job reading from a teleprompter you should pull a Joe Biden repeat quote repeat quote," a comment read. Another called out Lauper, writing, "Wow......I can see by the reflection behind you it appears you are reading off a teleprompter. How much money were you paid for this FALSE ADVERTISEMENT?" "Who cares what HOLLYWEIRD thinks!!!!!!" another user added. Other fans supported the singer, with one writing, "I'm with you 100%." "I love it when people who I thought were cool, end up still being cool AF and doing the right thing!" a fan reacted, while another agreed, "Its all suppression. Suppression of women! Preach, Queen! Stand up!" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" singer isn’t the only celebrity weighing in on the SAVE Act. Meryl Streep previously raised alarms during an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," suggesting married women could face new hurdles at the ballot box. "I hope that the Save America Act, if that passes, all the married women that have changed their names are going to have to go to the registrar and prove that they are who they are. In other words, to your voting registrar," she said. "This is what I understand. Otherwise, when you get to the voting booth in November, you might be disqualified because your name doesn't, on your birth certificate, doesn't match your name on the voting rolls. So, everybody has to get – and this is such a pain in the neck because you have to go but do it because, otherwise, you'll be turned away." TRUMP WARNS HE WON’T ENDORSE LAWMAKERS WHO OPPOSE SAVE AMERICA ACT She added, "And I think that women need to be heard, especially in this moment." Democrats have argued that the bill could restrict access to voting and impact vulnerable groups. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has gone even further, comparing the proposal to "Jim Crow 2.0." "Each state can have its own voter ID laws, and some do and some don’t. But, secondly, what they are proposing in this so-called SAVE Act is like Jim Crow 2.0. They make it so hard to get any kind of voter ID that more than 20 million legitimate people, mainly poorer people and people of color, will not be able to vote under this law. We will not let it pass in the Senate. We are fighting it tooth and nail," Schumer said in a February CNN interview. Republicans are firing back just as forcefully, insisting the bill protects election integrity without blocking eligible voters. "This is absolute nonsense, and we specifically allow for a provision to make sure that no one can possibly be left behind," Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, has said. "If a woman tried to register to vote with different names on her birth certificate and driver’s license," Roy said, "we literally put in the statute that all you have to do is sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury that, ‘I am that person. This is my birth certificate… and this is my driver's license that is reflecting my married name.’" The SAVE Act would require proof of citizenship to vote, direct states to verify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls, expand coordination with federal agencies like DHS and impose new criminal penalties for registering noncitizens. Fox News Digital's Hanna Panreck contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5626e3fb569bd9085892f Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche Says te 2026-04-07T20:00:46.719Z Only Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche Says In his first news conference since being elevated to acting attorney general, Todd Blanche said that “nobody has any idea” what led to Pam Bondi’s dismissal other than President Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d562563fb569bd90858909 Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn te 2026-04-07T20:00:22.145Z Iranian hackers are targeting American critical infrastructure, U.S. agencies warn A joint FBI, NSA and CISA advisory warns that Iranian hackers have 'escalated' their tactics in response to the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55dcf3fb569bd90858886 Arizona’s HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool te 2026-04-07T19:41:03.927Z Arizona’s HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool James Edelstein On June 27, 2024, Prescott Valley Police Department Officers stopped a driver who was impaired by alcohol and drugs, had alcohol and drugs in her car, and whose 12-year-old son was a passenger. This driver had a warrant for manslaughter for failing to appear in court for a separate case in Pinal County where she was charged with killing someone in a crash while she was driving impaired. This stop was only possible because our license plate reader (LPR) captured a photo of her license plate, linked it to the warrant, and alerted our officers. Had she not been apprehended she could have caused another serious collision.  Since then, our department has located offenders, missing persons, and vulnerable children and adults thanks to LPR. Our department does not use LPR without oversight. Our policy requires each LPR search to be done with a case or incident number, justification, audits of LPR use, and training.  Arizona House Bill 2917 would restrict LPR so much that it would render the technology virtually useless as an investigative tool. Requiring a search warrant would flood courts with thousands of warrants every day, disallowing retroactive searches would make the system useless for criminal investigations, and requiring deletion of photos three minutes after they are taken would delete photos before most crimes are reported. Proponents of the bill have cited concerns about “government surveillance” as their reason, although courts have repeatedly ruled that there is no expectation of privacy in a public place, much less a roadway. Most recently, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals held that individuals have no reasonable expectation of privacy in their vehicle’s location on public streets, and that use of LPR does not violate any citizen’s privacy (US v. Porter, No 25-60163).  We are all being tracked by the apps on our phones. That data, rather than being used to stop criminals or protect the vulnerable, is used by private companies for product marketing, determining new retail locations, and other patterning for profit. If the genuine issue is a fear of improper surveillance, why don’t proponents of this bill fight against this use of our location information and instead focus on the legitimate use of photos taken on a public roadway to serve victims and rescue missing people?  Are supporters of this bill prepared to see crime rates increase, solved cases decrease, and missing folks go unfound due to a fear of “surveillance?” The bill’s broad definition of government surveillance could be interpreted to include any government-owned camera. Imagine body camera footage and cameras in public spaces being subjected to deletion requirements in three minutes, search warrants to look at the data, and no retroactive searches? Public spaces like airports and parks would be a criminal’s new favorite place to commit a crime.  LPR is not only used to stop criminals. It is also a critical tool for locating vulnerable people in crisis. On September 24th, 2024, an elderly man went missing who had several medical conditions. We used LPR to locate his vehicle and facilitate its entry into the silver alert system. He was found the next day by the Arizona Department of Public Safety in another community. He required immediate medical attention and was taken to the hospital. If not for his vehicle’s photo on LPR, he may have died. We could not have identified his vehicle without LPR.  I ask our elected officials to carefully consider the impact of requests to tie the hands of law enforcement agencies’ use of LPR. The passage of Arizona House Bill 2917 will make Arizona less safe. James Edelstein is an Assistant Chief with the Prescott Valley Police Department and has been in law enforcement since 1995. The post Arizona’s HB 2917 would eliminate a valuable law enforcement tool first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55dba3fb569bd90858861 Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’ te 2026-04-07T19:40:42.102Z Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’ Dozens of congressional Democrats are demanding that Republicans remove President Donald Trump for his latest threat against Iran, but one lawmaker says the idea isn’t "realistic." Several congressional Democrats want to invoke the 25th Amendment, a decades-old addition to the Constitution that empowers a president’s Cabinet to remove him from office if he is unable to do the job. Some Democrats are arguing that Trump’s latest threat against Iran on Truth Social — where he declared that a "whole civilization will die tonight" unless his demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are met — is proof that he has lost the ability to carry out his role as commander in chief. But Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., doesn’t believe now is the moment to pull the trigger on the 25th Amendment. GRAHAM EYES ‘DOWN PAYMENT’ ON TRUMP-BACKED SAVE ACT WITHOUT DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT "I’m getting a lot of traffic about the 25th Amendment after Trump’s mad rants," Whitehouse said on X. "The president is facing serious mental decline; I’m with you on that." "But unfortunately, invoking the 25th is not realistic right now, given his oddball Cabinet of sycophants and eccentrics, and Republican ‘spines of foam,’" he continued. "We’re going to have to buckle down and win this the old-fashioned way." BIPARTISAN SENATORS PROBE KREMLIN-LINKED DELEGATION'S MEETINGS WITH US OFFICIALS Doing so would require Vice President JD Vance and a majority of Trump’s Cabinet to agree to remove him. They would then send a declaration to Congress, which Trump would likely dispute, requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers to officially remove him from office. It’s a much higher bar than impeachment and conviction — and a move that has never been used to remove a sitting president. While the measure has been used a handful of times since its ratification in the 1960s — either for brief transfers of power during medical procedures requiring anesthesia or to fill vacancies in the vice presidency — it has never been used to involuntarily remove a president. HAWLEY, WARREN TEAM UP TO BACK TRUMP, CRACK DOWN ON DEFENSE CONTRACTOR PAYOUTS Congressional Republicans similarly called for invoking the 25th Amendment against former President Joe Biden toward the end of his presidency, particularly after his debate performance against Trump in the summer of 2024. Still, Democrats are seeking recourse over Trump’s Easter comments and his latest post Tuesday. "If I were in Trump’s Cabinet, I would spend Easter calling constitutional lawyers about the 25th Amendment," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said on X. "This is completely, utterly unhinged. He’s already killed thousands. He’s going to kill thousands more." Others are accusing Trump of being on the cusp of committing war crimes by targeting civilian infrastructure.  When asked if she believed that the administration would be carrying out a war crime by targeting power supply and bridges, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said, "No." "It's an ongoing operation, and if he needs leverage, he's using that leverage," Ernst said. Many Republicans have remained silent on Trump's post.  Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment and has not yet received a reply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55b8b3fb569bd908587f1 Astronaut tells CNN 'entire' Trump administration deserves credit for Artemis mission success te 2026-04-07T19:31:23.699Z Astronaut tells CNN 'entire' Trump administration deserves credit for Artemis mission success Former astronaut Clayton Anderson credited President Donald Trump’s entire administration when asked by a CNN host whether the president "deserves any credit." The Artemis II astronauts completed their lunar mission late Monday, traveling deeper into space than any humans in history and revealing views of the far side of the Moon never seen before. Trump congratulated the crew as they continued their spaceflight, telling them, "Your mission paves the way for America's return to the lunar surface very soon." Anderson, who spent 167 days living and working in space on the International Space Station, spoke to Abby Phillip about how he felt about this latest accomplishment. "I think it's great for them," he said. "I'm very envious. I would love to be with them in that tiny little capsule, being so close to the moon," he said. "But it's very important, and I agree with what Miles [O’Brien] said, that we got to be the best. We’ve got to be the leaders in space exploration. And so I love the fact that we finally have committed after 54 years to begin this journey again." NASA'S ARTEMIS II CREW COMMITS TO MOON TRAJECTORY AFTER CRITICAL BURN SENDS ORION INTO DEEP SPACE Phillip then pressed him for his thoughts on a recent statement from the president, asking the astronaut, "In your view, Clayton, does President Trump deserve credit for — he said today that he was given a choice to shut NASA down or keep it going. Do you think he deserves any credit for keeping it going?" Anderson suggested the entire administration deserved credit, arguing that politicizing this accomplishment is missing the point. "Well, I think the entire administration deserves credit, all the people that are involved picking [NASA Administrator] Mr. Isaacman," he said. "The politics of it to me is — is kind of fluff. I think that the key thing is, is that we're doing it and that takes the efforts of a lot of different people." KEY US ALLY BLOCKS AIRSPACE TO MILITARY FLIGHTS OVER IRAN, ESCALATING STANDOFF WITH TRUMP He continued, noting, "It takes appropriate budget money, as we all know. We hope that the budget money will continue to be there because it will be required for us to get to Artemis III and then Artemis IV. So, you know, everybody's taking credit." "I'm taking credit by being on your show and saying, ‘Hey, I was an astronaut for a while. You know, I lived on the space station. Give me some credit!’" Anderson said. "So, you know — so it's, it's kind of a — it's a humanitarian success."  The exchange was first noted by NewsBusters.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Phillip agreed, saying that after having spent 167 days in space, Anderson indeed deserved to "get all the credit," and thanked him for his service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d55b783fb569bd908587e8 Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement to son of team's former quarterback: 'It was always you' te 2026-04-07T19:31:04.167Z Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt announces engagement to son of team's former quarterback: 'It was always you' Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, announced her engagement earlier this week. Hunt posted a photo collage of her engagement to Derek Green, the son of former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green. "It was always you," the couple wrote in a collaboration Instagram post with emojis of a ring, red heart, and infinity sign. "'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.' Romans 8:28." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The couple posted 14 photos, including one with Green on a knee in front of a crying Hunt, a close-up of the ring, a photo of Green and Clark Hunt shaking hands, and both mothers taking photos of the occasion. Hunt also posted a video that her mother took of her just before she got engaged, captioning it "POV: walking towards your forever." Hunt took a golf cart to a boardwalk that she walked down to meet Green, who was decked out in a white suit himself. The couple also posted on Easter Sunday. "Thank You, Jesus — for salvation, for love, and for this beautiful chapter You’ve written for us. You painted the purest picture of love the world has ever seen, and today we celebrate that gift," they wrote. "As we step into this new season of life together, our prayer is simple — to love each other the way You loved the church. Selflessly. Faithfully. Completely. Happy Easter from our hearts to yours." TRAVIS KELCE'S SISTER-IN-LAW BEGS PEOPLE TO 'STOP F---ING ASKING' HER ABOUT HIS AND TAYLOR SWIFT'S WEDDING While Green did not find the same success as his father, he still played four seasons at SMU and one more at Long Island University. Hunt was previously in a relationship with Cody Keith, an ex-quarterback for East Carolina University who got a shot in multiple NFL training camps before seeing some interest in the Canadian Football League who had once befriended Patrick Mahomes. Rumors of their breakup swirled earlier last year, and then Hunt confirmed she was in another relationship this time last year. Hunt is a staple at Chiefs games every season, usually being spotted on the sidelines before games and commenting on what went down on the gridiron after the final whistle via social media. Fox News' Scott Thompson 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/69d55b643fb569bd908587df Gilgo Beach victim’s son claims suspected serial killer’s family turned horror into profits ahead of plea te 2026-04-07T19:30:44.413Z Gilgo Beach victim’s son claims suspected serial killer’s family turned horror into profits ahead of plea The son of a victim of the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer has filed a lawsuit against Rex Heuermann and members of his family over the alleged torture and dismemberment of his mother – just days before he is expected to plead guilty to the brutal killings of seven women.   On Monday, attorney John Ray filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Benjamin Torres, the only child of Valerie Mack, according to court documents obtained by Fox News. The civil filing alleges that Mack’s death deprived Torres of his "mother’s care, guidance, protection, nurture, society and economic support."  ACCUSED GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILLER REX HEUERMANN EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY IN MURDER CASE: REPORTS Mack, a 24-year-old from Philadelphia, vanished when her son was just 6 years old in 2000. Her partial remains were discovered in Manorville, New York after a group of hikers stumbled upon a suspicious black bag that November. According to the lawsuit, Mack was "tortured ferociously" before allegedly being killed and dismembered by Heuermann.   REX HEUERMANN'S FAMILY KEPT GRUESOME PIECE OF EVIDENCE, SOURCE SAYS As a result, Torres is seeking unspecified "recovery for the wrongful torture and murder of Valerie Mack, for the terror, restraint, pain, mutilation, and dismemberment inflicted upon her before and after death, for the concealment and mutilation of her remains, and for the profound and prolonged harm thereby inflicted," the lawsuit said. EX-WIFE OF ALLEGED GILGO BEACH KILLER STILL DEFENDS HIM, BUT DAUGHTER SAYS HE ‘MOST LIKELY’ DID IT The suit also aims to seek compensation from Heuermann’s ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, and daughter Victoria Heuermann stemming from profits made from the Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."  The family received over $1 million from the documentary, according to Newsday. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Asa Ellerup and Victoria Heuermann at some point in time knew of, concealed, deliberately ignored, or consciously avoided learning of material facts concerning the assault, murder, dismemberment, concealment, and disposal of Valerie Mack," the lawsuit added.  SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER The lawsuit also addresses New York’s two-year deadline for wrongful death lawsuits to be filed, arguing the limit should be waived for Torres due to his age at the time of his mother’s murder and authorities’ delay in identifying her remains. SEND US A TIP HERE  Heuermann was charged with Mack’s death in late 2024, marking the seventh and final victim prosecutors say he killed between 1993 and 2010.  LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He is expected to plead guilty to all seven counts of murder as part of a plea deal offered by Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. He is due back in court on Wednesday. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Heuermann is accused of killing Mack, Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla and Amber Lynn Costello.  Tierney, and the attorneys for Heuermann, Ellerup and Torres did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Ellerup's attorney is expected to address the lawsuit at a 4 p.m. news conference. Fox News' Jennifer Johnson and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556f13fb569bd90858719 Attorney general issues warning to landlords on cooling system failures te 2026-04-07T19:11:45.183Z Attorney general issues warning to landlords on cooling system failures Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a warning to landlords about their obligation to provide cooling systems to tenants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556d93fb569bd908586ef DAVID MARCUS: In Trump's Department of War, it's soldiers — not experts — calling the shots te 2026-04-07T19:11:21.728Z DAVID MARCUS: In Trump's Department of War, it's soldiers — not experts — calling the shots When President Donald Trump changed the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War last year, many saw it as merely a branding exercise, but as the fierceness of Operation Epic Fury in Iran has shown us, it was much, much more than that. On Easter Sunday, our military pulled off a daring rescue of a downed airman behind enemy lines, and what it made clear, once again, is that Trump’s Department of War is run by soldiers, not by experts, and the results are phenomenal. As Secretary of War and former frontline veteran Pete Hegseth has put it many times, his Pentagon will focus on "maximum lethality, not tepid legality." Put another way, what is the point of having the biggest, deadliest, most powerful military in the world if every bad actor across the globe knows America is too feckless to use it? TRUMP TOUTS AIRMAN RESCUE MISSION, BOASTS IRAN COULD BE 'TAKEN OUT IN 1 NIGHT' Thus far, when you compare the stunning success of our military operations in Venezuela, as well as the shock and awe leveled across Iran, with Joe Biden’s staggeringly stupid and tragic Afghanistan withdrawal, the difference isn’t just night and day, and it’s not just winning and losing, but life and death. Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has essentially assumed that it can easily win any knockdown, drag-out military confrontation, so the question has too often been about winning the peace, not winning the wars. This has almost always meant being less aggressive and using less fighting force in the hopes of not creating more people across the globe who dislike America, but Pete Hegseth understands that is not his job. TRUMP’S IRAN STRATEGY IS WORKING AND TEACHING OUR FOES WHAT DETERRENCE MEANS Hegseth’s attitude is that when the bell rings, we pummel our enemies like a young Mike Tyson until the bell rings again; we don’t hold them up for a few rounds to put on a good show for NATO and the United Nations. Another thing that Hegseth instinctively understands as a soldier’s soldier is that the best way to avoid endless wars is to win them quickly, decisively and, as President Trump has put it, unconditionally. This willingness to use extreme measures is something that should give Iran’s leadership — those still breathing, anyway — great pause as we approach Tuesday’s 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to give in or face massive destruction. DR MARC SIEGEL: BLEEDING, ALONE AND HUNTED -- A DOWNED COLONEL’S MIRACLE SURVIVAL On Sunday, Trump posted to Truth Social, "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP." Liberals all over the country shrieked in agony and called for Trump’s removal, claiming that attacking infrastructure is a war crime, even though attacking infrastructure — or, if you want to be fancy, "disrupting the enemy’s interior lines" — is as natural to warfare as chipping is to golf. Carl von Clausewitz was an early-19th-century Prussian officer whose book "On War" is considered the birth of modern military tactics. In it, he writes this in regard to what defeating your enemy means: WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR "What do we mean by the defeat of the enemy? Simply the destruction of his forces, whether by death, injury, or any other means — either completely or enough to make him stop fighting." This is the Hegseth, soldier-first, expert-last style of war; it is not a forever slog in which houses of diplomatic cards are carefully constructed. It is not a style that would allow our naval forces to be captured and humiliated by Iran, as happened under Barack Obama. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION No, under Hegseth’s Department of War, our downed serviceman this week was not bartered for; he was rescued by a military that blew up anyone who tried to get in its way. No wonder recruitment and morale are soaring. Young men and women joining the military under this Department of War know they are neither diplomatic pawns nor guinea pigs in woke social engineering experiments; they are warriors. Whatever the ultimate outcome in Iran, one thing is already certain: no nation on earth, no foe, can assume, as they did under the Department of Defense, that the U.S. military will simply block punches without landing any. After decades of civilian experts and mild-mannered generals giving America a kinder and gentler military, warfighting is back, and whether the United States of America is loved around the world or not, it absolutely will be feared. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556c53fb569bd908586e6 Michigan Democrat defends appearing with Hasan Piker, distances himself from podcaster's controversial remarks te 2026-04-07T19:11:01.834Z Michigan Democrat defends appearing with Hasan Piker, distances himself from podcaster's controversial remarks Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed defended his decision to appear with controversial podcaster Hasan Piker at an upcoming rally while distancing himself from the host’s past remarks on 9/11 and the October 7 attacks during a "Fox & Friends" appearance on Tuesday. "Of course I oppose rape. Of course I don't think 9/11 was justified," El-Sayed said, referring to past controversial comments made by Piker. "[Just] because you appear with somebody, doesn't mean you agree with them on everything." El-Sayed expanded on that argument by pointing to past controversial remarks made by President Donald Trump, saying that appearing alongside someone does not equate to endorsing all of their views. MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE RESPONDS TO BACKLASH OVER KHAMENEI COMMENTS, CALLS IRAN CONFLICT ‘WAR WE DON’T NEED’ "When did we start bending to cancel culture? When did we start saying that cancel culture was okay?" he asked, arguing that those seeking to earn votes and "build America" should be willing to "go and talk to anyone anywhere." Piker has drawn criticism in the past for controversial comments about both the September 11 attacks and the Oct. 7, 2023 assault on Israel, including remarks that appeared to downplay or justify the violence. More specifically, Piker minimized reports of mass sexual assault during the Oct. 7 attacks, having previously argued that actions taken by the Trump administration helped create enough anger to inspire the atrocity. SANDERS-ENDORSED SENATE CANDIDATE KNOCKED FOR ALLEGED FLIP-FLOP TO 'HAVE IT BOTH WAYS' ON KEY ISSUE In one of his more widely criticized moments, Piker also said during a stream in 2019 that "America deserved 9/11." After immense backlash, Piker said in an interview with The Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur that he "obviously" did not mean that America deserved the attacks and accused critics of not disregarding "the actual truth of what I was talking about," explaining the viral quote as a critique of U.S. foreign policy. El-Sayed has consistently distanced himself from such remarks, insisting that he is speaking to Piker's audience in an effort to reach voters he might not otherwise connect with. El-Sayed also explained his own controversial remark that he wanted to avoid commenting on the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei because of people in Dearborn who were "sad" about the development. "Fast forward five weeks on, I think all of us are sad today. Our gas prices are up over a dollar, we're fighting a war that is taking service members' lives and we're paying our tax dollars to do it to the tune of a billion to $2 billion a day, so I think, all of [us] right now ought to be sad," he said in part. When pressed further, El-Sayed told co-host Lawrence Jones he is "no apologist for any regime, including our own," but argued that "the end doesn’t justify the means" when it comes to U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts. Fox News' Rachel Wolf and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d556b13fb569bd908586dd Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill te 2026-04-07T19:10:41.997Z Trump's threat to end Iranian 'civilization' sparks uproar on Capitol Hill President Donald Trump's escalating threats against Iran sparked fierce bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill, with some lawmakers calling for his removal from office. Trump warned Tuesday that a "whole civilization will die tonight" unless Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway responsible for one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.  "I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?" Some Democratic lawmakers in both chambers immediately called for the president’s impeachment, though it is likely to be a futile effort in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. WHY TRUMP’S WAR SPEECH FAILED: DECLARING VICTORY BUT STILL BOMBING IRAN BACK TO THE ‘STONE AGES’ "Trump’s unhinged threats of violence and genocide are inexcusable," Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., wrote on social media. "My Republican colleagues can't keep turning a blind eye. He must be stopped and impeached." "Sickeningly evil. Donald Trump must be impeached," Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said in response to Trump’s message. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., also called on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment, characterizing Trump as a "maniac" who must be removed from office. Under the U.S. Constitution, the vice president and a majority of the cabinet can use the mechanism to remove a president, though the cohort must submit a written letter to Congress stating their rationale. Lawmakers in both chambers would then need to approve the president’s removal with a two-thirds majority — a much higher bar than impeachment and conviction. Republicans similarly demanded that former President Joe Biden be removed toward the end of his administration. The White House slammed Democrats' renewed impeachment push in a statement to Fox News Digital. "This is pathetic. Democrats have been talking about impeaching President Trump since before he was even sworn into office," White House spokesman Davis Ingle said. "The Democrats in Congress are deranged, weak, and ineffective, which is why their approval ratings are at historic lows." Other Democratic lawmakers stopped short of calling for Trump’s ouster but have advocated for an immediate end to the war and canceling recess to hold a vote to check the president’s war powers in Iran. TRUMP FIGHTING FIERCE BATTLES, AT HOME AND ABROAD: WHY HE CASUALLY DISMISSES THE CONSEQUENCES "Each Republican who refuses to join us in voting against this wanton war of choice owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday.  Democrats in both chambers are expected to force votes requiring Trump to seek congressional authorization before launching military force against Iran in the coming weeks. However, the House and Senate are not expected to resume session until the week of April 13. Trump’s latest fiery statement comes after his Easter edict, in which the president reaffirmed his Tuesday deadline in an expletive-filled post and threatened that Iran will be "living in Hell." Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., a close ally of Trump’s in the Senate, said he hoped the president was bluffing. "I am hoping and praying that President Trump is — this really is bluster," Johnson told John Solomon Reports. "I do not want to see us start blowing up civilian infrastructure. I do not want to see that we are not at war with the Iranian people. We are trying to liberate them." Republicans have so far given little pushback to Trump’s war in Iran, with many declining to use the term. And in the Senate, they have blocked several attempts from Democrats to rein in Trump’s war authorities in the region and call back America’s military forces from the conflict. Some Republicans aren’t completely sold on providing more funding for the conflict, including Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, until there has been a formal declaration of war approved by Congress. That moment has not yet come, however, but it may be fast approaching, given that the conflict has now stretched over 39 days. At 60 days, Congress would be able to weigh in. Not all Republicans shared the same sentiment as Johnson. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, when asked about the post, said "He’s not wrong."  "Let’s put it like that," Ernst said. "I know the president is really frustrated, and we do want to see the strait opened. It’s not just good for the United States, but it’s good for Europe and so many other countries." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d554843fb569bd90858680 8 electric and gas lawn mower deals — starting at $250 te 2026-04-07T19:01:24.461Z 8 electric and gas lawn mower deals — starting at $250 With winter behind us, it’s time to get your yard back in shape. 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Choose between mulching, bagging or side discharge to manage clippings your way. Original price: $499 Marked down 38%, Kobalt’s 80-volt electric mower is a more affordable way to upgrade your setup. A full charge provides 60 minutes of runtime, and options like rear bagging, mulching and side discharge let you choose how to handle yard trimmings. When you’re done, the handle folds down for compact, upright storage in your garage or shed. Original price: $349.99 If you want a low-maintenance option, this Greenworks mower is a strong pick. Its cordless design means no gas or oil to deal with, and a 35-minute runtime is enough for most small yards. The lightweight frame makes it easy to maneuver, especially for those who prefer a manageable mower. READ MORE: Get your lawn ready for spring with these tools, starting at $21 Original price: $329.99 The Skil PWR Core 40 is a durable, weather-resistant, battery-powered mower designed to handle tougher terrain. It offers seven cutting height settings, along with bagging and mulching options for flexibility. A push-button start keeps operation simple, while the low-maintenance design reduces upkeep. Original price: $999 DeWalt’s electric mower delivers the same durable build as the brand’s other tools. The battery runs for up to 85 minutes on a full charge — longer than most options on this list. Integrated LED lights improve visibility in low light, while the dashboard displays runtime, mowing load and blade life. READ MORE: Top tool deals this week from DeWalt, Craftsman and Black+Decker Original price: $999 The Segway robot lawn mower lets you maintain your lawn without lifting a finger. AI-assisted mapping keeps it within virtual boundaries set in the app, while obstacle detection helps it navigate around furniture and garden beds for a clean, even cut. With $320 off, it’s a high-tech upgrade at a notable discount. READ MORE: Amazon sells spring-ready greenhouses – plus 9 more unexpected finds Original price: $4,499 The Toro TimeCutter handles lawns up to 2 acres and helps reduce mowing time. Its heavy-duty frame moves smoothly over uneven terrain, while a shock-absorbing system ensures a more comfortable ride. Adjustable speed controls let you set the pace, and with $400 off, it’s a strong value for larger yards. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $4,399 Save $400 on the EGO Power+ riding mower, which includes six batteries that deliver up to 20,000 watts of power — enough to cover about 1.5 acres. Three blade settings and adjustable drive speeds give you more control, while cruise control helps maintain a steady pace on flat landscapes. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get some of these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d554713fb569bd90858677 American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says te 2026-04-07T19:01:05.009Z American journalist kidnapped in Iraq is set free, must leave country 'immediately,’ her employer says Shelly Kittleson, the American journalist who was kidnapped last week in Iraq, has been released, according to Al-Monitor, the Middle East publication where she worked as a freelance contributor.  Viral surveillance footage appeared to show Kittleson being forced into a car by two men at a busy intersection in Baghdad last Tuesday. The State Department previously said an individual with ties to the Iranian-aligned militia group Kataib Hizballah was believed to be involved in Kittleson’s capture.  Kataib Hizballah issued a statement that Kittleson was set free in "appreciation of the patriotic positions" of Iraq’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, who pushed for her release. The group said she would be set free "on the condition that she leaves the country immediately," according to Al-Monitor. AMERICAN JOURNALIST KIDNAPPED IN IRAQ, EMPLOYER SAYS "This initiative will not be repeated in the future… we are in a state of war waged by the Zionist-American enemy against Islam and in such situations many considerations are disregarded," Kataib Hizballah security commander Abu Mujahid Al-Asaf added, according to The New York Times.  Former Pentagon official Alex Plitsas, a friend of the journalist who has called himself her designated U.S. point of contact, posted on X that he isn't ready to celebrate. "We are still awaiting Shelley to be transferred to US officials. We welcome the news of her pending release but will save celebratory statements until she is transferred. The video that was released provided proof of life. We will have more to say when she is in US hands," Plitsas wrote.  The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Fox News Digital. The 49-year-old freelance journalist, an American citizen and Wisconsin native based in Rome, reported from war zones for years, spending time in Afghanistan and Syria before Iraq. She "often worked without formal assignments from editors and on a shoestring budget, taking shared taxis to lawless corners of Iraq where militia rule outweighs government control," the Associated Press reported after speaking to her friends, family and colleagues.  REPORTER KIDNAPPED IN BAGHDAD KNOWN FOR PURSUING GUTSY, LOW-BUDGET ASSIGNMENTS WHILE LIVING ‘FRUGAL EXISTENCE’ Recent headlines published by Kittleson include, "On eve of Iran’s Pezeshkian visit, Iraq jostles for Shiite space amid rivalries," "Iraqis protest proposed 'anti-women' amendment to personal status law" and "Honor killings in Iraq rekindle efforts to criminalize domestic violence." US STRIKES AGAINST IRAN-BACKED MILITIAS IN IRAQ REPORTEDLY CONTINUE AS BAGHDAD WARNS OF 'RIGHT TO RESPOND' Before she was abducted, Kittleson told friends that U.S. officials had told her a militia group intended to target her, but she didn’t believe the threat was credible.  "They will not hurt me," she told a friend shortly before the kidnapping.  This is a developing story, more to come…  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5545d3fb569bd9085866e DeSantis targets ‘jihad’ with hardline Florida terror crackdown te 2026-04-07T19:00:45.431Z DeSantis targets ‘jihad’ with hardline Florida terror crackdown Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday creating a state process to designate terrorist organizations and penalize universities that support them, part of what he described as a crackdown on Islamic extremism in Florida. DeSantis, standing behind a sign denouncing Sharia law, said during the bill signing Monday that the legislation was designed to protect Floridians and their tax dollars. "We’ll do millions for public safety, millions for education, but never one red cent for jihad," DeSantis said, noting that "the federal government does this all the time … but we need to be doing that here." The bill, HB1471, reaffirmed that Florida courts cannot enforce any sort of foreign or religious law, including Sharia law. The bill also gave the Florida Department of Law Enforcement the ability to declare domestic terrorist organizations, which would subject the organizations to numerous prohibitions, including barring them from receiving any sort of public funding. HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY REPUBLICAN URGES US MUSLIM LEADERSHIP TO 'ISOLATE EXTREMISTS' AFTER STRING OF ATTACKS "The legislation we’ll sign today is the strongest action Florida has ever taken to protect its people from this influence, and obviously it spans finance, it spans political, it spans culture, and then of course it can be overt acts like we’ve seen at Old Dominion," DeSantis said. The bill also bars Florida universities from receiving public funds if they show support for any group designated a terrorist organization. It requires the schools to expel any students who promote the groups. "If there is a school that is aligned with [the Council of American Islamic Relations], should you have any of your money going to things like that? I think not," DeSantis said. Last month, a gunman opened fire in a classroom of Old Dominion University in Virginia, killing an instructor, who was an Army veteran, and injuring two others before being fatally stabbed by students. Authorities said the attacker shouted "Allahu Akbar" at the time of the shooting and that the incident was being investigated as a likely act of terrorism. The shooting came in the wake of the U.S. and Israel launching joint strikes against Iran in February, sparking war and escalating concerns about retaliatory actions on the part of Iranian proxies in the United States. Campuses, meanwhile, became a hotbed for anti-Israel protests and riots in the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel that was perpetrated by Hamas, an Islamic militant group. OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY ROTC CADETS DISARM ISIS SUPPORTER SHOUTING 'ALLAHU AKBAR' DURING SHOOTING: OFFICIALS Critics said the Florida bill went too far by encroaching on the First Amendment. The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida called it "dangerous." "This legislation attempts to create a system where the government can unilaterally label individuals and organizations as ‘domestic terrorists’ and trigger sweeping consequences without meaningful standards, transparency, or constitutional guardrails," ACLU Florida's Bacardi Jackson said in a statement. The bill came after DeSantis also recently designated CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations in an executive order. The order has been held up in court proceedings after a federal judge temporarily blocked it from taking effect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5523e3fb569bd90858607 Projected top pick Fernando Mendoza makes big NFL Draft decision: report te 2026-04-07T18:51:42.520Z Projected top pick Fernando Mendoza makes big NFL Draft decision: report Fernando Mendoza has reportedly made a big decision about the NFL Draft: he will not be attending it. Mendoza, 22, would rather share his draft experience with his family in Miami than attend the draft in Pittsburgh, according to ESPN. The last time the top projected quarterback did not attend the NFL Draft was in 2021 when Trevor Lawrence was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mendoza’s mother, Elsa, has lived with multiple sclerosis for over 15 years and is currently using a wheelchair, which could be a reason for Mendoza’s reported decision to stay home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback met with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, who own the top pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Mendoza has been projected to be the top selection in this year’s draft as the season played out, starring for an undefeated Indiana team that went on to win the national championship. In 16 games last season, Mendoza completed 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. Mendoza’s 41 touchdowns led all Division I quarterbacks. While the Raiders are widely expected to take Mendoza, there is no guarantee he will start in Week 1. RAIDERS AGREE TO DEAL WITH PRO BOWLER, WHILE TEAM IS EXPECTED TO DRAFT QB WITH TOP PICK However, Raiders minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek have said numerous times that they believe in not playing a young quarterback right away, making it no sure thing that Mendoza would start Week 1. The Raiders officially signed Kirk Cousins on Monday, providing them with a veteran quarterback who can start while Mendoza develops. Cousins also has familiarity with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak. During Cousins’ time with the Minnesota Vikings, Kubiak was his quarterbacks coach for two seasons and his offensive coordinator for another. If the Raiders do indeed select Mendoza, they hope he can be the face of their franchise, regardless of when they eventually start 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/69d5522a3fb569bd908585fe World Cup travelers to New Jersey for finals could pay more under Democrat-backed tax hike te 2026-04-07T18:51:22.622Z World Cup travelers to New Jersey for finals could pay more under Democrat-backed tax hike World Cup fans traveling to New Jersey for the big games may have to pay more if certain state lawmakers have their way. Soccer followers are getting ready to pack 11 stadiums across the U.S. this summer for FIFA World Cup matches while local communities weigh how to handle any added costs associated with hosting the games, as Fox News Digital has reported. MetLife Stadium in the New York and New Jersey area is set to host eight games — including the World Cup final. Now, New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would impose "surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for [the] hosting of special events," according to the N.J. Legislature. The bill's primary sponsor is state Sen. Paul Sarlo, a Democrat.   BARS COULD STAY OPEN UNTIL NEAR DAWN IN KEY STATE FOR AMERICA 250 AS 'NOISE' WARNINGS SURFACE If passed, a 3% sales tax would be added to retail goods, food and drinks, and event tickets in the Meadowlands District during the dates of the World Cup, according to the bill’s text. A hotel surcharge will also be imposed — tacking 2.5% onto bills at hotels booked during the period June 12 through July 21. "Prearranged rides" such as Uber and Lyft rides will face a $0.50 charge for trips to and from the Meadowlands District. Assemblymen Christopher DePhillips and Al Barlas, both Republicans, are slamming the tax hike, calling it a "cash grab." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER In a joint press release, the members said, "Both large and small businesses [are] already trying to survive under bad policy." "New Jersey taxpayers have already spent more than $300 million to host these games," they said in the release. "The way to make that money back is by encouraging people to come here, spend here and come back again — not by taxing them the moment they arrive." "If we truly want to make New Jersey a destination, we should be lowering taxes, not raising them during one of the biggest international events we’ve ever hosted," the statement added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Fox News Digital reached out to the bill’s co-sponsor for comment. In California, six games will be played at Levi's Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Santa Clara City Council and Santa Clara Stadium Authority approved a financial agreement for the World Cup relying on federal funding and local partners at no burden to the taxpayer. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Zaileen Janmohamed, president and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee, said in a press release that citizens should "fully reap" all the economic benefits. "This agreement reaffirms what we have said from the start — this is a no-risk, all-reward opportunity for the City of Santa Clara," said Janmohamed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d552023fb569bd908585f2 Newlywed Wife of U.S. Soldier Released From Immigration Detention te 2026-04-07T18:50:42.890Z Newlywed Wife of U.S. Soldier Released From Immigration Detention The couple had gone to the husband’s Army base to complete paperwork so they could move in together. But within hours that plan derailed, and New York Times reporting about the case quickly spread. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d551ed3fb569bd908585d5 Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation te 2026-04-07T18:50:21.415Z Firmus, the ‘Southgate’ AI datacenter builder backed by Nvidia, hits $5.5B valuation Nvidia-backed Asia AI data center provider Firmus has now raised $1.35 billion in six months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54fd53fb569bd908585a4 Woods Fire cost USFS $652K, mainly for aerial firefighting te 2026-04-07T18:41:25.556Z Woods Fire cost USFS $652K, mainly for aerial firefighting Rotary hosts USFS, SFD, YCSO at wildfire readiness forum With the wildfire season underway, the Rotary Club of Sedona Village packed its first community preparedness session March 26 at the Village of Oakcreek Association Community Center, bringing together speakers from the U.S. Forest Service, Sed Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54fbd3fb569bd90858577 Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline te 2026-04-07T18:41:01.829Z Iran's UN ambassador takes swipe at Trump in final hours before Strait of Hormuz deadline Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations took a swipe at President Donald Trump on Tuesday hours before Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling one of the president’s posts on Truth Social "deeply irresponsible" and "profoundly alarming."  Trump has given the Iranian regime until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a key waterway — or face strikes against its power plants and bridges.   In a post Tuesday morning, Trump said, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," and, "I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will."  "Today the President of the United States again resorted to language that is not only deeply irresponsible but profoundly alarming, declaring that, quote, 'the whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back,' unquote," Amir-Saeid Iravani said at U.N. headquarters in New York on Tuesday afternoon. RUSSIA, CHINA VETO UN RESOLUTION AIMED AT REOPENING STRAIT OF HORMUZ, HOURS BEFORE TRUMP DEADLINE "It is regrettable and alarming that while in full view of the international community, the President of the United States shamelessly and brazenly issues threats to destroy all civilian infrastructure in Iran, including bridges, power plants and energy facilities, by setting a deadline and openly reveals this intent to commit vile crimes and crimes against humanity," Iravani added.  The White House, when asked by Fox News Digital for reaction, said, "The Iranian regime has committed egregious human rights abuses against its own citizens for 47 years, just murdered tens of thousands of protestors in January, and has indiscriminately targeted civilians across the region in order to cause as much death as possible throughout this conflict." CHINA AIDING IRAN MISSILE PROGRAM AMID US-ISRAELI STRIKES, REPORTS SAY "As President Trump said today, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and the Iranian people welcome the sound of bombs because it means their oppressors are losing. The President will always stand with innocent civilians while annihilating the terrorists responsible for threatening our country and the entire world with a nuclear weapon," White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly added. "Greater destruction can be avoided if the regime understands the seriousness of this moment and makes a deal with the United States." Trump also said Tuesday, "now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"  "We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World," the president added. "47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54faa3fb569bd9085856e Trump's 'whole civilization will die tonight' Iran threat polarizes social media te 2026-04-07T18:40:42.183Z Trump's 'whole civilization will die tonight' Iran threat polarizes social media Social media exploded on Tuesday morning when President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that an entire "civilization will die tonight," while threatening a devastating U.S. attack against Iran that prompted outrage from critics.  "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump declared in the post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World," Trump continued. "47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" TRUMP WARNS 'WHOLE CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT,' AS IRANIAN OFFICIAL URGES HUMAN CHAINS AROUND POWER PLANTS In a prior Truth Social post issued on Easter Sunday, the president had threatened a Tuesday attack on the Middle Eastern country's power plants and bridges. During remarks on Monday, Trump indicated the U.S. has "a plan … where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o'clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again. I mean complete demolition by 12 o'clock." Trump gave the Iranian regime until 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He has said he doesn’t want the attack to happen, but the threat against an entire civilization polarized social media.  Some accused the president of threatening genocide, while others suggested the tough talk is just a negotiation tactic.  Newsweek’s Josh Hammer recalled a 2016 Salena Zito quote to "take Trump seriously but not literally," and said a decade later that message is still accurate.  "And it's frankly amazing that it still needs to be said," Hammer wrote. TRUMP DEADLINE FOR IRAN TICKS CLOSER AS ISLAMIC REPUBLIC REJECTS TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE New York Times columnist David French quickly condemned the message.  "This is completely deranged rhetoric. If you heard this kind of ranting from a family member who possessed no power at all, you'd be worried about them. From the president, it's horrifying. This is obvious 25th Amendment territory, but people are so desensitized that they can't see it," French responded. Anti-Trump pundit Charlie Sykes declared he had "three quick thoughts" that weren’t particularly flattering, asking, "(1) Has any president of this country — or for that matter, any leader of a liberal democracy — ever threatened the destruction of a ‘whole civilization’ before?" "(2) The line between the so-called ‘madman theory’ and an actual madman is quite thin, isn’t it? (3) It really was a bad idea to entrust this man with the nuclear button, wasn’t it?" Sykes continued.  Billionaire Tom Steyer, the outspoken liberal megadonor and Califonria gubertorial candidate, declared that Trump should "be out" of office.  "If this isn’t a reason to invoke the 25th Amendment, then nothing is," Steyer wrote. "He’s out of his mind."  While many have condemned Trump’s threat, others have shown support or downplayed the rhetoric.   "The truth is, no pundit, influencer, or anonymous furry has a clue as to what Trump is going to do tonight. That is perhaps Trump’s ultimate superpower, keeping everyone on their toes after all these years. I, for one, have faith in him and the people around him," libertarian podcaster Dave Rubin wrote.  "Donald Trump has been a national politician for a decade. Anyone still reacting to the guy’s negotiating tactics and hyperbole with this sort of hysteria ten years in should be disqualified from political commentary. If he nukes Tehran at 8pm, I’ll admit I’m the crazy one," Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing wrote.  Outkick’s Clay Travis wrote, "Donald Trump has made hyperbolic comments as part of negotiation tactics for a full decade, especially on social media, and yet people still run around like insane people reacting to his posts on here. I truly don’t get it." IRAN WAR NEARS ‘COMPLETION’ AS TRUMP EYES DEADLINE — WHAT THE ENDGAME COULD LOOK LIKE Conservative radio host Erick Erickson said, "The Left ascribes rational purpose to everyone other than Trump. Probably not a coincidence that he has beaten them twice." Meanwhile, Bill Kristol declared, "To conservatives who object when some of us have suggested Trump is a fascist, and who complain when we point out much of real existing American conservatism has devolved into fascism, if you’re silent about Trump’s threat of genocide you’re proving the point you’ve objected to." MS NOW political analyst Richard Stengel wrote, "An American president threatening the death of an ancient civilization is in some ways the end of the 250-year moral experiment of a constitutional republic that the framers saw as a model for all mankind." Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who quit last month over his opposition to the Iran war, also warned on Tuesday that the president's proposed course of action would threaten America's status as the world's top superpower. "Trump believes he is threatening Iran with destruction, but it is America that now stands in danger. If he attempts to eradicate Iranian civilization, the United States will no longer be viewed as a stabilizing force in the world, but as an agent of chaos —effectively ending our status as the world’s greatest superpower," Kent wrote in a post on X. "This would upend our economy and shatter the global order. The process is already underway, yet we still have time to avert catastrophe if Trump finds the courage to pursue serious negotiations rather than reckless rage and destruction." Many others took to social media with thoughts on Trump's threat:  The White House said Iran still has time to make a deal.  "The Iranian regime has until 8PM Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States. Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Digital when asked about criticism of the threat.  Fox News Digital’s Alex Nitzberg and Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d943fb569bd90858525 Off-duty Phoenix police officer involved in Hamilton High School protest incident, report says te 2026-04-07T18:31:48.328Z Off-duty Phoenix police officer involved in Hamilton High School protest incident, report says A newly obtained police report said Dusten Mullen was visibly armed with a black handgun outside Hamilton High School while students were protesting ICE in January. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d7d3fb569bd90858509 London Zoo: Stink happens: Self-anointing in animals te 2026-04-07T18:31:25.885Z London Zoo: Stink happens: Self-anointing in animals This week's London Zoo column from Karen London. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d673fb569bd908584e4 Violent mob of juveniles swarms streets, attacks officers in wild ‘teen takeover’ caught on video te 2026-04-07T18:31:03.272Z Violent mob of juveniles swarms streets, attacks officers in wild ‘teen takeover’ caught on video Washington, D.C. authorities arrested nearly a dozen juveniles over the weekend in connection with a series of "teen takeovers," in which swarms of youngsters were taken into custody for allegedly brawling in the streets and assaulting police officers.  The incidents began around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when police responded to multiple disturbances within the southwest area of the city, FOX 5 reported.  Investigators said various large groups of teens gathered between the Navy Yard curfew zone and the Wharf, located just blocks away from the designated curfew zones established by authorities for the weekend.  WILD BODYCAM VIDEO SHOWS COPS STORM CHAOTIC TEEN ‘TAKEOVER’ AS BUSINESSES TRASHED: 'THEY COME TO FIGHT' "They’re coming from Maryland, they’re coming from Virginia, they’re coming from all over just to be disrespectful here in Ward Six, we’re like some ‘Meeting Zone,’" one local resident told FOX 5. The first fight broke out in the 1300 block of Canal Street, where officers took a 17-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl into custody, the outlet reported.  Just minutes later, a second fight started near First Street and N Street SW, resulting in a 15-year-old boy being arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. TEEN MOBS SWARM DOWNTOWN IN CHAOTIC TAKEOVER—FIGHTS ERUPT, CARS TARGETED BEFORE CURFEW CRACKDOWN HITS Another large altercation broke out in the same area around 9 p.m., in which multiple juveniles began attacking officers, the outlet reported.  The fight resulted in the arrests of two girls, aged 15 and 16, for allegedly fighting in public. VIRAL 'TAKEOVER' CHAOS ERUPTS AS TEEN BRAWL BREAKS OUT, MULTIPLE ARRESTS AFTER MALL MELEE CAUGHT ON VIDEO Additionally, two 14-year-olds, one boy and one girl, were taken into custody on charges of assaulting a police officer, fighting and resisting arrest, FOX 5 reported.  GOT A TIP? Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions. FOLLOW US ON X Ultimately, authorities arrested eight teens in connection to the fights over the weekend, according to the outlet.  "The parents need to get more involved, you know," one resident told FOX 5. "Kids are going to be kids, but the parents really, really need to focus on what their children are doing." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The brawls came as the Department of Parks and Recreation hosted evening events geared toward teens Friday and Saturday, while also enacting five juvenile curfew zones throughout D.C. over the weekend.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The order reportedly restricts anyone under the age of 18 from gathering in unsanctioned groups of nine or more in public spaces, with a separate citywide curfew being enacted nightly from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Currently, the Juvenile Curfew Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 permits authorities to establish curfew zones in high-volume areas to maintain public safety. Earlier this week, members of the city’s council reportedly opted to revisit emergency legislation that would have extended officials’ authority to impose teen curfews when the law expires next month.  The Metropolitan Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54d533fb569bd908584db Spencer Pratt accuses LA Times journalist of 'phone-stalking' his family as mayoral campaign gains steam te 2026-04-07T18:30:43.584Z Spencer Pratt accuses LA Times journalist of 'phone-stalking' his family as mayoral campaign gains steam Spencer Pratt lashed out at the Los Angeles Times and a rival mayoral candidate, accusing a reporter of harassing his family and trying to expose where his children live as his campaign gains traction in the polls. Pratt alleged the reporting crossed a line, accusing a Los Angeles Times journalist of reaching out to his wife, sister, mother and even a restaurant he frequents to track down details about his family. He claimed this all happened after he passed Los Angeles city councilmember Nithya Raman in a recent poll. "Creepy LA Times 'journalist' has been phone-stalking & harassing my sister, my wife, my MOM, and even my favorite burrito restaurant trying to dox where my kids sleep and go to school, all because I pulled ahead of Nithya Raman in the polls, and she sent her lapdog to do her dirty work," Pratt wrote on X. "That’s what they call 'journalism' at the LA Times, folks!" he added. "They’re scared of our campaign. We’re gonna take back our city, and they know they can’t stop us." SPENCER PRATT ANNOUNCES LA MAYOR RUN ON ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PALISADES FIRE THAT DESTROYED HIS HOME Pratt, who gained fame with Heidi Montag on "The Hills," shared a lengthy video claiming he has the "winning message" and that Raman is "panicking." The reality TV star also took aim at the Los Angeles Times for writing a story titled, "Spencer Pratt’s move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor’s race." "They want to try to write a hit piece about me, about my residency, because I've had my family sheltered up in my dad's rental home in [Santa Barbara] and they want to attack me for not living in the Palisades while running for mayor?" he said. "Hey, brain surgeon! My house burned down. You guys let my entire neighborhood burn down, remember? The burned out lot I own in the Palisades is still my legal residence where we are trying to rebuild in the face of Karen Basura (Bass) and Nithya Raman and our broken city leadership putting up every hurdle imaginable to make it harder and harder for us to rebuild." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Don't forget. I made the choice to run for mayor three months ago," he added. "You see schemers like Raman and Basura (Bass) and their media sickos can't fathom that I didn't have some grand scheme to run for mayor like these slimy career politicians. I didn't plan any of this. I wasn't thinking, 'I really need to make sure I stay in the zip code in case I run for mayor.' I was just trying to find the safest place to go where I could try and give my kids the most normal life that I could after these clowns nearly destroyed our life as we knew it." A Los Angeles Times spokesperson told Fox News Digital: "The Times learned that Mr. Pratt was living in Carpinteria, and contacted him and those around him for comment. We stand by our story and the reporting of our journalists." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Pratt, who lost his home in the deadly 2025 Palisades wildfire, announced he was running for mayor on Jan. 7. Pratt told the crowd at a fire anniversary event that "this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission. And we are going to expose the system." The event, called "They Let Us Burn!," was a rally critical of state and local government’s handling of the Jan. 7 wildfire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. In the aftermath of the fire, Pratt emerged as an outspoken critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, both Democrats, and said they failed to prevent the blaze. He has since sued the city of Los Angeles. The complaint blames Los Angeles and its municipal water department for the water issues that hampered firefighting efforts and says it ultimately led to the damage to their properties. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b753fb569bd908584a1 Phoenix's famous Mystery Castle under new ownership te 2026-04-07T18:22:45.812Z Phoenix's famous Mystery Castle under new ownership A community meeting is scheduled for May 2 where future plans for the Mystery Castle will be presented. The 18-room structure was built in the 1930s. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b5e3fb569bd90858479 Vacation hot spot cracks down on vaping with jail threats and hefty fines te 2026-04-07T18:22:22.130Z Vacation hot spot cracks down on vaping with jail threats and hefty fines Travelers to Thailand are being reminded that electronic cigarettes are strictly banned in the country — with violators facing steep fines or even prison time. The warning comes as some tourists say they've been caught off guard by the country’s strict anti-vaping laws while on vacation. Recently, a TikTok user, Sara Green, was with her partner visiting Thailand and was approached by authorities while vaping on a beach. She was told the habit was not only frowned upon but illegal, she related in a social media post. TOURISTS MAY FACE STEEP FINES AND JAIL TIME FOR VAPES AT POPULAR VACATION HOT SPOT Green said in her post the two were taken to a police station and questioned. The pair were later released after paying a fine of 40,000 Thai baht, or roughly $1,200. Officials warned they could face up to five years in prison if caught again. Thailand has enforced strict vaping rules starting in 2014, the Thai Embassy indicates. "While electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are used around the world as a way of helping people quit smoking, travelers coming to Thailand should be aware that these devices are in fact illegal in the kingdom," the embassy says. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER It also notes that "anyone found breaking this law by using an electronic cigarette — or vaping — in Thailand could be arrested and face jail time, or a fine several times the value of the illegal item[s]." This applies to both tourists and residents. "The ban was introduced for health reasons, and it was originally suggested because electronic cigarettes were luring young people into smoking," the embassy noted. Thailand is among a growing number of countries that have implemented strict vaping restrictions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Fox News Digital previously reported that Mexico has also taken a hard stance on vaping, with strict enforcement that can impact tourists. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Earlier this year, officials began enforcing a nationwide ban on electronic cigarettes, with penalties that can include confiscation, fines and even detention. Travelers entering the country with vaping devices may face scrutiny at customs, and items brought ashore from cruise ships can be treated as imports under Mexican law. Reports have warned that violations could result in fines of up to $12,500 — or, in more serious cases, potential prison time. The crackdown is part of a broader effort by Mexican authorities to tighten restrictions on smoking and vaping in public spaces. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b4a3fb569bd90858470 Australia’s most decorated living soldier charged amid fierce debate over war crimes allegations te 2026-04-07T18:22:02.471Z Australia’s most decorated living soldier charged amid fierce debate over war crimes allegations Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan. Roberts-Smith, a former member of the Australian Defence Force, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday. His arrest has sparked outcry from a former Australian prime minister, who argued its unfair to judge the actions of "men in mortal combat by the standards of ordinary civilian life." X owner Elon Musk also weighed in on the arrest, calling it "insane." The Australian Federal Police and the Office of the Special Investigator said Roberts-Smith is being charged in connection with the killings of five unarmed Afghans in three separate incidents between 2009 and 2012. AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett alleged that Roberts-Smith either killed the unarmed Afghans himself or instructed a subordinate to kill them. If convicted, Roberts-Smith faces life imprisonment on each charge. "It will be alleged the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan," Barrett said during a press conference. "It will be alleged the victims were detained, unarmed and were under the control of ADF members when they were killed." NEW CHARGES AGAINST DC NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTING SUSPECT OPEN DEATH PENALTY DOOR The investigation into Roberts-Smith began in 2021, according to Ross Barnett, director of investigations at the Office of the Special Investigator. Roberts-Smith received the Victoria Cross after storming two enemy machine guns during his fifth tour in Afghanistan. Barnett said at the press conference that the investigation was "under challenging circumstances," given that some of the murders occurred well over a decade ago and investigators were unable to visit Afghanistan. "We don’t have access to the crime scenes, we don’t have photographs, site plans, measurements, the recovery of projectiles, blood spatter analysis, all of those things we would normally get at a crime scene," Barnett said at the press conference. TRUMP’S DC GUARD DEPLOYMENT DIDN’T FUEL VIOLENCE — BIDEN'S AFGHAN VETTING BREAKDOWN DID While Australia's current prime minister has yet to weigh in on the arrest, former Australian Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party Tony Abbott expressed his support for Roberts-Smith on X in a lengthy post. "If Ben Roberts-Smith transgressed, why wasn’t this picked up prior to his gallantry awards and why wasn’t any culture of brutality towards prisoners detected by his more senior officers, and dealt with quickly, rather than being allowed to fester, as has been alleged, for over a decade?" Abbott wrote. Allegations that Roberts-Smith engaged in war crimes began circulating publicly in 2017 and 2018 in articles published by The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald and The Canberra Times. Roberts-Smith filed a defamation suit against the papers, which became Australia's most expensive defamation trial, but in 2023, a Federal Court judge ruled that four of the six murder allegations brought by the papers against Roberts-Smith were legitimate. In one of the allegations ruled to have merit by Justice Anthony Besanko, Roberts-Smith allegedly marched a handcuffed Afghan man named Ali Jan off the edge of a 10-meter cliff. He survived the fall, but Roberts-Smith and his fellow soldiers walked down a footpath to meet him. Roberts-Smith then ordered a subordinate, known as Person 11 in court, to shoot him. The High Court dismissed Roberts-Smith's appeal of the ruling in September 2025. The criminal charges against Roberts-Smith stem from a joint effort by OSI and AFP. The two Australian agencies have conducted 53 investigations into ADF members tied to war crime allegations in Afghanistan. Ten of the investigations remain ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b363fb569bd90858467 "Friends" actress slams modern sitcoms for being 'too afraid' to tell jokes that make people uncomfortable te 2026-04-07T18:21:42.911Z "Friends" actress slams modern sitcoms for being 'too afraid' to tell jokes that make people uncomfortable "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow said in an interview in late March that sitcoms are "too afraid" of jokes that make people uncomfortable, and that she wasn't drawn to new sitcoms. During an interview with actress Lily Tomlin for Interview Magazine, Kudrow was asked if sitcoms are evolving or dying. "I wish they were evolving. ‘30 Rock’ and 'Seinfeld' and 'Friends' were really funny and really well written. But I’m not drawn to new sitcoms that are multi-camera in front of an audience because I’m not buying it. I don’t know if that’s just because I’ve seen too many single-camera sitcoms — I think we need to get back to being able to tell jokes. I feel like we’ve been too afraid to make jokes that might make people uncomfortable," she said in the interview published on March 30. Kudrow said the "really good" jokes weren't tame ones, and said they needed to catch audiences off guard. MARK NORMAND SAYS LATE NIGHT IS 'DYING' — HOW THE STAND-UP COMIC KEEPS UP IN A CHANGING COMEDY SCENE "But the really good ones, they’re not tame jokes. They’re jokes that are kind of, ‘I can’t believe you just said that.’ Comedy is about surprise. You need things you didn’t see coming," she said. Kudrow was also asked if she ever watches herself in shows or movies. "I can watch 'The Comeback,' no problem. Now I’m comfortable watching 'Friends' without punishing myself. I’m trying to have that be my nighttime show, so I have a laugh or two before I go to sleep. There are still episodes I’ve never seen," she responded. CONAN O'BRIEN SAYS 'F TRUMP' COMICS HAVE BEEN CO-OPTED BY ANGER, 'JUST SCREAMING' Kudrow said in 2024 that she couldn't watch herself on "Friends" because she couldn't bear it, but that it changed after her former co-star, Matthew Perry, died. "Well, I used to not be able to watch it at all. I mean, I'd see it on and be, like, mildly interested, and then I'd see me and say, 'That's enough of that, I can't bear it,'" she said during a 2024 interview. "Listen, after Matthew died I could start watching the show again because it wasn't about me, it had to do with him for some reason." "And, so I have started watching ‘Friends.’ Not started like season one, you know, but there are marathons on, and I have spent at times, since he died, all day long watching the show," she added.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Friends" actress Jennifer Aniston said there was a whole generation of people who likely think the show is problematic during a 2023 interview. She admitted that things have "evolved" since she began her career but lamented an added layer of "sensitivity" since her days on "Friends," which ran from 1994 until 2004. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54b233fb569bd9085845e Trump’s apocalyptic Iran warning raises stakes for sweeping US strike threat te 2026-04-07T18:21:23.249Z Trump’s apocalyptic Iran warning raises stakes for sweeping US strike threat President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" as a deadline looms for Iran to agree to U.S. demands, escalating his rhetoric even as last-minute negotiations continue through intermediaries to avert sweeping military strikes. Trump has set a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to accept terms that include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil artery, as U.S. officials — including Vice President JD Vance — continue back-channel talks through intermediaries such as Pakistan.  But significant gaps remain, and the president's latest comments raise the risk the U.S. may move forward with strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, including power and transportation systems and beyond.  TRUMP REVEALS IRAN MADE 'SIGNIFICANT PROPOSAL' AFTER ULTIMATUM, BUT 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH' Trump’s latest remarks mark a sharp escalation from earlier warnings focused on infrastructure. He also suggested Iran had undergone "complete and total regime change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail." Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s supreme leader after U.S. strikes killed his father, Ali Khamenei, though his current status and control remain unclear amid conflicting reports. A U.S.-Israeli intelligence memo reported by The Times in the UK said that Khamenei is unconscious and being treated for a "severe" medical issue, and is unable to be involved in any Iranian decision-making. Diplomatic efforts to avert a wider conflict are ongoing but increasingly strained, with mediators including Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey working to broker a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before broader talks can begin. "We are absolutely in touch with" Iran, a senior U.S. official told Fox News. "Absolutely. (The talks) have been positive. If we get lucky, we will have something by the end of the day." Iran repeatedly has rejected a temporary truce in favor of a permanent end to the war, while U.S. officials have dismissed Tehran’s proposals as insufficient, leaving key differences unresolved as the deadline approaches. Trump underscored the threat in a profanity-laced Truth Social post Sunday, declaring that "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day" in Iran and warning that the country’s infrastructure would be destroyed if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He told Iran to "open the F---in’ Strait … or you’ll be living in Hell." As the deadline nears, the conflict is already intensifying on the ground. Airstrikes hit parts of Iran's capital city of Tehran Tuesday, while Iranian officials urged civilians to form human chains around power plants in an effort to deter potential U.S. attacks on critical infrastructure, Iranian state media reported.  Overnight, the U.S. struck dozens of military sites on Kharg Island — including bunkers, radar stations and ammunition storage facilities — a senior U.S. official told Fox News. The island is Iran’s primary oil export hub, making it one of the regime’s most critical economic assets.  By targeting military sites while avoiding energy infrastructure, the strikes suggest the U.S. is applying pressure while holding Iran’s oil lifeline at risk as a potential next step if the deadline passes without a deal. Israel also has signaled a potential expansion of the target set to include Iran’s rail network, warning civilians to avoid trains ahead of possible strikes. Rail lines play a critical role in moving military forces and equipment, particularly in and out of Tehran, and disrupting them could significantly limit Iran’s ability to reposition assets and sustain operations. While Trump has centered his deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the negotiations have expanded into a broader dispute over ending the war, including Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, sanctions relief and security guarantees — issues that remain unresolved as both sides clash over what concessions must come first. Trump’s "civilization" remarks have raised new questions about whether the potential U.S. target set could extend beyond bridges and power plants to include additional infrastructure or systems tied to the Iranian regime’s ability to maintain power. IRAN'S TALLEST BRIDGE COLLAPSES AFTER REPORTED US AIRSTRIKES, IRAN THREATENS AMERICAN ALLIES IN RETALIATION Trump has warned that "every bridge in Iran will be decimated" and that power plants could be left "burning, exploding and never to be used again" if Tehran fails to meet his demands, underscoring the scale of potential infrastructure strikes. Trump also has repeatedly extended similar deadlines in recent weeks, delaying threatened strikes as negotiations continued before issuing new ultimatums. The pattern has raised questions about whether the latest deadline will hold — or serve as another pressure tactic in the final hours of talks. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil passes in peacetime — already has sent shockwaves through global markets, raising pressure on the administration to reach a resolution while increasing the stakes of any potential military escalation. Trump’s rhetoric has fueled questions about how far a potential U.S. strike campaign could extend beyond the infrastructure targets he has publicly identified.  Military analysts say options range from continued infrastructure strikes aimed at crippling Iran’s ability to function to a broader campaign targeting the regime’s core power centers. The White House rapid response team shot down a post on X which quoted Vance and suggested it implied "Trump might use nuclear weapons."  "Literally nothing @VP said here "implies" this, you absolute buffoons." "The Iranian regime has until 8PM Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States. Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement.  A U.S. operation could focus on disabling Iran’s electrical grid, transportation networks and energy facilities — a strategy designed to create nationwide disruption and pressure leadership. Such strikes could trigger cascading effects across communications, water systems and industrial production and would impact the civilian population. Other options could involve further targeting of leadership, facilities tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including command-and-control nodes, weapons production sites and economic assets that fund the regime’s operations.  Gregg Roman, executive director of the Middle East Forum, said the president’s language suggests a focus on dismantling the regime’s underlying power structures rather than targeting Iran as a nation. "I really think that what he's talking about are the fundamental roots and the anchors of the Islamic Republic, not of the country of Iran," Roman said. "Everything that the United States would target in a hypothetical attack on power plants, bridges, other key points of infrastructure would really have to focus on those that are connected to the ability of the generals who are currently in charge of this regime and their ability to maintain power," he added. Roman said Trump’s reference to "civilization" likely reflects the 47-year rule of the Islamic Republic rather than Iranian society as a whole. "I don't think he's speaking about Persian civilization. I think he speaking about the 47 years that the Islamic Republic has ruled as a polity." Iranian officials have called on civilians to help protect key infrastructure. Earlier, Iranian official Alireza Rahimi issued a video message calling on "all young people, athletes, artists, students and university students and their professors" to form human chains around power plants. Iranian Preisdent Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that Iranians are willing to give their lives in defense of Iran.  "More than 14 million brave Iranians have so far declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran. I have also sacrificed my life for Iran, I am, and I will continue to do so," he wrote on X. Fox News' Bill Hemmer and Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54afb3fb569bd90858453 What Defines a Civilian Target in War? te 2026-04-07T18:20:43.754Z What Defines a Civilian Target in War? It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d54ae63fb569bd90858436 Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project te 2026-04-07T18:20:22.107Z Intel signs on to Elon Musk’s Terafab chips project The partnership brings semiconductor experience to Musk's latest high-tech project. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d548ca3fb569bd908583f0 Graham eyes ‘down payment’ on Trump-backed SAVE Act without Democratic support te 2026-04-07T18:11:22.815Z Graham eyes ‘down payment’ on Trump-backed SAVE Act without Democratic support A top Senate Republican is eyeing a way to put a "down payment" on Trump-backed voter ID legislation through a party-line bill later in the year. The Senate has been debating the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act for almost a month. But without Democratic votes to break the filibuster, the legislation has no chance of passing. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., wants to put portions of the voter ID and citizenship verification legislation into a budget reconciliation package, which requires only Republican votes to pass. GOP SENATOR’S GAMBIT EXPOSES FALSE DEM CLAIMS ABOUT SUPPORTING VOTER ID "Reconciliation has limits, but we're going to make a down payment on the SAVE Act in reconciliation in the fall," Graham said Monday on a South Carolina radio show, "Straight Talk with Bill Frady."  Graham, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, is in charge of designing the framework for the reconciliation process in the upper chamber. He plans to meet with the White House Friday to "get this thing moving." Reconciliation does not allow for straight policy, meaning any provisions included in the package must have a budgetary or spending impact to survive Senate rules. If they don’t, they are stripped out. Graham says he has a solution. THUNE ACCUSES CRITICS OF 'CREATING FALSE EXPECTATIONS' AMID BACKLASH OVER STALLED SAVE AMERICA ACT "Voter integrity laws — I'm going to create grant programs, but they'll have conditions on them," Graham said. "To get a grant, you’ve got to make sure you purge your rolls of illegal immigrants. There are a lot of blue states out there that don't do that, and we'll try to get as much of a voter ID system as I can." President Donald Trump and conservatives have demanded that the Senate launch a talking filibuster — or eliminate the filibuster entirely — to pass the SAVE America Act. But Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and other Republicans have made clear the option does not have enough support. The current floor debate, which is paused while lawmakers are away from Washington, D.C., for the Easter break, is designed to force Senate Democrats to argue against voter ID — a policy that polls show is popular with voters across party lines. SENATE PASSES BILL TO FUND MOST OF DHS AFTER HOUSE GOP CAVES Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., argued late last month that Democrats' objection to the SAVE America Act is "not to a photo ID when you show up to vote," despite blocking a standalone voter ID provision pushed by Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio. "Our objection is it's a voter suppression bill, 20 million, maybe more people, when they show up to vote will be told you're off the rolls," Schumer said. "That's the problem with the bill." While Graham’s provision could pass muster under Senate rules, it would likely come in a second reconciliation package in the fall, as midterm elections take center stage. Whether it would take effect by November is unclear. He's eying provisions that would tackle fraud in the package, too. Before that, Graham and Republicans are eyeing front-loading funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in a reconciliation bill that Trump wants on his desk no later than June 1. Senate Republicans are largely aligned behind the idea, arguing that Democrats have refused to fund immigration enforcement without stringent reforms — reforms Republicans say they have offered and Democrats have rejected. Still, House Republicans are not entirely on board, and their resistance could further prolong the longest government shutdown in history. They are frustrated with the current Senate Department of Homeland SecuritySenate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which carves out ICE and portions of CBP funding. They are demanding the upper chamber make real progress on a reconciliation bill before voting for the compromise plan. "What I'm going to do is draft a reconciliation bill and load up ICE and Border Patrol funding without a single Democratic vote — give them all they need for three to 10 years, whatever I can fit in," Graham said. "We’re going to fund the Border Patrol, and we’re going to fund ICE with Republican votes only." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d548b73fb569bd908583e7 Tennessee Senate passes bill criminalizing migrants who defy deportation orders te 2026-04-07T18:11:03.348Z Tennessee Senate passes bill criminalizing migrants who defy deportation orders Tennessee Republicans are moving to criminalize immigration violations at the state level with a bill that would make it a crime for migrants to remain in the Volunteer State after a final deportation order. The measure, which passed the Republican-controlled Senate on a 26-6 vote, would require illegal immigrants with a removal order to leave Tennessee within 90 days or face a Class A misdemeanor. The House previously passed the measure 73-22. Violators would face up to 11 months and 29 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The bill also creates a separate Class A misdemeanor offense for migrants who re-enter or attempt to enter the state after being deported. THREE STATES SIGN NEW AGREEMENTS WITH ICE FOR EXPANDED IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Tennessee House Majority Leader William Lamberth, the bill’s sponsor, framed the proposal as a direct challenge to longstanding limits on state immigration enforcement. "When someone has exhausted all their options and they’ve been told to leave the country, it is illegal for them to stay, both under federal law, and if this bill passes, it would be a misdemeanor for them to enter in, or remain in, the state of Tennessee," Lamberth said during a state House Judiciary Committee hearing, according to Newsweek. The measure is part of a broader push by Tennessee Republicans to take a stricter approach to illegal immigration, including restricting public benefits and expanding state involvement in enforcement. FATHER OF SLAIN 20-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER SHERIDAN GORMAN KILLING Supporters, including Republican lawmakers backing the bill, argued it would strengthen enforcement and deter violations. Critics, including immigration advocates and some legal experts, warned it could conflict with federal law, which generally governs immigration enforcement, and could burden state courts, according to the Tennessee Lookout. The proposal raises questions about whether states can impose additional penalties tied to federal deportation orders. It is unclear whether Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, will sign the measure if it reaches his desk. The bill could set up a Supreme Court challenge over federal authority and position Tennessee as a test case for a broader GOP effort to expand state-level immigration enforcement nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5488d3fb569bd908583c8 Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative te 2026-04-07T18:10:21.747Z Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative The new model will be used by a small number of high-profile companies to engage in defensive cybersecurity work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546893fb569bd90858329 Man with Celine Dion's rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous te 2026-04-07T18:01:45.527Z Man with Celine Dion's rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous A former marathon runner who was diagnosed with the same condition as Celine Dion worries that crowds could be a "trigger" during the singer’s recently announced comeback. Jon Kelf, 56, was a five-time marathon runner before he was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS) in 2019, SWNS reported. Dion revealed her own diagnosis in late 2022. SPS causes progressive muscle stiffness and severe muscle spasms that can lead to chronic pain, falls and loss of mobility over time, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center. UNEXPLAINED SHOULDER PAIN COULD SIGNAL DANGEROUS HEALTH CONDITION, DOCTOR WARNS "In some cases, spasms are so severe that they can cause falls, broken bones and dislocated joints," the center notes on its website. While this rare condition is not fatal, its symptoms can dramatically affect a person’s quality of life. The disease is often triggered by emotional stress or noise, elements Kelf calls "particularly debilitating." He shared with SWNS that he never expected Dion to perform again. LEANN RIMES’ EMOTIONAL REACTION TO JAW RELEASE THERAPY SPARKS WIDESPREAD BUZZ  "I was a bit surprised. Especially when she talked about the dancing. I couldn’t dance before the diagnosis, let alone afterwards," said Kelf, who has no medical involvement or knowledge of Dion's case personally. "Obviously, she has the resources to get the best treatment available, but even still, it’s quite remarkable." BREAKTHROUGH ALS STUDY LAUNCHES AS DRUG AIMS TO SLOW DISEASE PROGRESSION In 2019, the former engineer started feeling his legs tighten up and stiffen anytime he was nervous or tense, but dismissed the odd sensations until one day, he stood and couldn't move. Kelf can now barely walk and has been forced to quit his job. Dion has announced 10 shows in September and October at the 40,000-capacity Paris la Défense Arena, planned at three- to four-day intervals.  The intervals will be crucial for Dion to pace herself, rest and medicate between shows, according to Kelf. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Everyone’s different, but I’m still surprised," said Kelf, who added that the disease could "limit" the singer. "It’s challenging to live with, to say the least. You have to rearrange your entire life. There are good and bad days." While Kelf is hopeful that Dion will be able to make the show work, he warned against underestimating the seriousness of the disorder. "I think it could undermine how seriously people take us, other sufferers," he told SWNS. While he views the tour as positive and inspiring, Kelf said he hopes it will lead to more support for others who are suffering. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Otherwise, people may look at her and think, ‘Why aren’t I doing more?’ which could ultimately have a negative impact." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If I’m out in public, people don’t see the worst of it," he added. "It's the same with her, they only see the good side." Fox News Digital reached out to Dion's representatives for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546753fb569bd90858320 Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz, hours before Trump deadline te 2026-04-07T18:01:25.420Z Russia, China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz, hours before Trump deadline Russia and China vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Tuesday aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to cease threatening the key waterway.  Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes against its power plants and bridges on Tuesday. The resolution received 11 votes in favor and two against, with abstentions from Pakistan and Colombia.  "No one should tolerate that they are holding the global economy at gunpoint, but today, Russia and China did tolerate," U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said Tuesday. "They sided with a regime that seeks to intimidate the Gulf into submission, even as it brutalizes its own people during a national internet blackout for daring to imagine dignity or freedom." "Failing to adopt this resolution sends the wrong signal to the world, to the people of the world — the signal that the threat to international waterways can pass without any decisive action by the international organization responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security," Bahrain’s foreign minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, added following the vote.  US EMBASSIES IN BAHRAIN, EGYPT ISSUE WARNINGS AS IRAN THREATENS UNIVERSITIES ACROSS MIDDLE EAST The vetoed resolution, which was introduced by Bahrain, "strongly encourages states interested in the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz to coordinate efforts, defensive in nature, commensurate with the circumstances, to contribute to ensuring the safety and security of navigation across the Strait of Hormuz." The resolution also demanded that Iran immediately halt attacks on merchant and commercial vessels and stop impeding their freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian infrastructure.  The language of the resolution was significantly weakened to try to get Russia and China to abstain rather than veto it, according to The Associated Press.  The initial Gulf proposal would have authorized countries to use "all necessary means" — U.N. wording that would include military action — to ensure transit through the Strait of Hormuz and deter attempts to close it. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN After Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, expressed opposition to approving the use of force, the resolution was revised to eliminate all references to offensive action. It would have authorized only "all defensive means necessary." A vote had been expected on Saturday.  But instead, the resolution was further weakened to eliminate any reference to Security Council authorization — which is an order for action — and limit its provisions to the Strait of Hormuz. Previous drafts had included adjacent waters.  "Let me be clear — this text would only embolden the United States and the Israeli regime to continue in their unlawful actions and atrocious crime, while shielding from accountability," Iran's ambassador to the U.N., Amir Saeid Iravani, said following the vote. "The Iranian regime has until 8 p.m. Eastern Time to meet the moment and make a deal with the United States," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News on Tuesday. "Only the president knows where things stand and what he will do."  Fox News’ Patrick Ward, Anders Hagstrom and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546613fb569bd90858317 China aiding Iran missile program amid US-Israeli strikes, reports say te 2026-04-07T18:01:05.857Z China aiding Iran missile program amid US-Israeli strikes, reports say Communist China is reportedly providing military assistance to the embattled Iranian regime, according to a leading U.S. military think tank and other reporting.  The Institute for the Study of War stated that China is providing military assistance to the Iranian regime’s missile program, basing its research on recent reporting. According to the Institute, "China is helping Iran reconstitute the Iranian missile program amid US-Israeli efforts to degrade it." A TIMELINE OF TRUMP’S ESCALATING DEADLINES ON IRAN AND THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ According to the Institute for the Study of War, "Western media reported that China has sent multiple shipments of missile fuel precursor to Iran since the start of the war." The institute said that, "China’s efforts to help Iran reconstitute could undermine the combined force efforts to degrade or destroy the supporting elements of the ballistic missile program." Gordon Chang, an expert on China, told Fox News Digital that "China is an enemy combatant and is endangering our troops." The Daily Telegraph recently reported that, "Ships believed to be carrying Chinese chemicals for missile fuel have arrived in Iran, raising questions about Beijing’s support for the regime. Four sanctioned Iran-flagged vessels have docked at Iranian ports since the war broke out." The report also claimed that, "Sanctioned vessels carrying enough chemicals to produce hundreds of projectiles travel from Chinese to Iranian ports." Chang urged the U.S. to seize the Chinese vessels that are reportedly transporting sodium perchlorate, the chemical material required for Iran’s missile fuel systems. He added that "It is a question of America’s will to impose costs on China." TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' Chang concluded by noting that the "President of the U.S. has many points of leverage. If you look at the overall relationship between China and the U.S., the U.S. has more cards to play." He cited the U.S.-China trade relationship because China is an export-driven country and depends on the vital American consumer market. The Islamic Republic’s military forces have reportedly been feverishly working to rebuild their missile apparatus after punishing U.S. and Israeli airstrikes since the start of the war on Feb. 28. According to the Institute for the Study of War, "Iran has been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by the combined force, in some cases returning them to operation hours after strikes, according to recent U.S. intelligence assessments. Iran may be reestablishing access to their launchers hours after strikes, but these launchers are components of a larger system that has been degraded. Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally." Chinese companies have been sanctioned as part of busting U.S. restrictions on providing military aid to Iran’s regime. In 2023, the U.S. Treasury Department said it had "designated one individual and six entities in a sanctions' evasion network that has facilitated Iran’s procurement of electronic components for its destabilizing military programs, including those used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Particularly, this action targets the head of U.S.-designated Iran’s Pardazan System Namad Arman (PASNA), and the entity’s Iran-, Malaysia-, Hong Kong, and PRC-based front companies[People’s Republic of China] and suppliers that have enabled PASNA’s procurement of goods and technology." Just last month, a report by the Atlantic Council noted "China has supplied Iran with drones, anti-ship cruise missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and the components thereof, to aid in its aerial and maritime defense capabilities. In other instances, China directly supplies Iran with Western or Chinese technology components that are found in Iranian drones used against US military installations and economic interests in the Gulf, as well as on Russia’s battlefield in Ukraine." Fox News Digital press queries to China’s Embassy in Washington D.C., were not immediately returned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d546353fb569bd908582f4 UA alumna investigates the cost of growing up online te 2026-04-07T18:00:21.102Z UA alumna investigates the cost of growing up online A University of Arizona alumna has turned three years of reporting on family influencer culture into a book that asks a question most parents scrolling through social media haven't stopped to consider: what does growing up on camera really cost a child? Journalist and Tucson native Fortesa Latifi's book "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online" was released April 7 and explores why families go viral, what it costs kids, and why platforms, lawmakers and parents have yet to find solutions to the ethical questions surrounding children's lives online. Latifi knew she wanted to become a journalist from the start, but the path into her career was not linear. "I started college in 2010 and it was right at the peak of the print decline, and everyone was like, 'Journalism is dead,'" Latifi said. "(I thought,) 'Okay, great. I don't know what to do, because this is what I wanted my whole life.'" Latifi pivoted, graduating with a degree in family studies and human development. But after working in the field for two years, she decided to return to her first love and pursue a master's degree in journalism from Arizona State University. "I worked for another year or so," Latifi said. "I couldn't break into journalism." Fortesa Latifi's debut book examines why families go viral, what it costs their kids, and why platforms and lawmakers have yet to catch up. Courtesy of Simon and Schuster. She freelanced, eventually finding herself at Teen Vogue with one burning question: What is it like to grow up as an influencer kid? "I started looking around, and I got an interview with a young woman who had grown up on a family vlogging channel. The interview that I had with her was so harrowing and so fascinating," she said. "People still had a lot of questions. I have a lot of questions too. It unwittingly became my beat." For three years, her reporting on the child and family influencer space was featured in publications including Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, where she interviewed Shari Franke, a former member of the "8 Passengers" family YouTube channel whose mother pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse after abusing Franke and her siblings behind the scenes. But writing a book based on her reporting did not come without reservations. "I started talking to my agent, and she was like, 'I think there's a book here,'" Latifi said. "Yeah, there could be, but I don't know." Latifi's hesitation shifted when a three-part series she wrote for Cosmopolitan went viral. The stories explored why family vloggers do what they do, why some families leave the vlogger life, and what child influencers have to say about the lack of regulation to ensure they receive payment for their work. "Book editors and publishing houses started reaching out to me," she said. "(I) wrote a book proposal in five days, I was also seven months pregnant at the time, but … this is the moment that I'd been waiting for." Latifi secured a book deal with Simon & Schuster and wrote her book with new reporting inspired by her previous journalistic work. The book explores themes of parenting in an age of internet algorithms, where children raised as the center of content may face the loss of privacy, autonomy and authentic family bonds, impacts that may surface as resentment and embarrassment as children get older. Journalist Fortesa Latifi draws on three years of reporting in her debut book on family influencer culture. In writing the book, Latifi spoke with influencer families and children who grew up on camera, interviews that required her to build genuine trust with sources sharing vulnerable experiences. "When these young people are thinking about talking to a journalist, it's very scary. Most people have never talked to a journalist, most people have never been interviewed. They don't know what that process is like," she said. "I try to be as open as possible and tell them, 'This is what it'll look like. This is what off the record means. This is what happens if you change your mind.'" She would also refer sources to her previous work so they could see for themselves. "I treat this subject very delicately and that I'm not just coming down hard on one side or the other," she said. "I really take it very seriously to have a lot of nuance and acknowledge the complexities of this industry in my work." Part of developing that trust is the nuance she has brought to her journalism over the years, nuance that is also central to the book. "People ask me, 'Which influencers are getting called out in your book? If you're looking for that, you're gonna maybe a little bit disappointed. But if you're looking for the nuance and complexity of this industry and really like how I grappled with it, then this is your book,'" she said. Whether speaking with a nanny of a family influencer or a former family vlogger, Latifi found that her sources were less concerned with naming names than with illuminating the broader problems at play in the industry. There has been increasing interest in research regarding child influencer culture. One in four fetuses already have a digital footprint prior to their birth and 86% of young Americans want to be influencers when they grow up, according to Latifi. "We often see this content as aspirational, or that it's going to be beneficial to us in some way, but really it just makes us feel terrible," Latifi said. "I quote many academic studies about the emotional toll that consuming mom influencer and family vlogger content takes on people … there was one study that women mothers are especially sensitive to this material in the pregnancy and postpartum period. That makes so much sense." Journalist Fortesa Latifi draws on three years of reporting in her debut book on family influencer culture. Courtesy of Fortesa Lafiti. For many families, the appeal of monetizing content is what draws them to family vlogging — an opportunity that, if not approached carefully, can become exploitative to the children involved. "The middle class is vanishing. Wages aren't keeping up with the cost of living. It's so difficult to figure out childcare and the costs of childcare while working," Latifi said. "I talked to parents who were struggling or even living in Section 8 housing, and then they hit it big on TikTok or Instagram, and they're making their yearly salary in one brand deal, and they get to stay home with their kids. You can understand how, how the scales would tip." Mothers are typically at the helm of this content, and Latifi says that reflects just how difficult it is to be a mother in today's economy. "When you're a mom, you're either a working mom or a stay at home mom. You really do see in this industry, that women are often the head of the content and of this effort," she said. "It really shows how difficult it is to be a mother, that they are looking for both this outlet and for this financial opportunity." With childcare costs soaring and many jobs failing to cover them, Latifi says it's no surprise that mothers are seeking work they can do from home alongside raising their kids. As a mom herself, Latifi understands the drive. "I really do feel genuinely incredibly sympathetic to the parents involved in this industry," she said. Technology also plays a major role. With algorithms and audiences driving demand for family content — even content that captures children in their most vulnerable moments — major tech companies have little incentive to protect children when their platforms profit from the exposure. "There was this case that I write about in the book of Wren Eleanor, who was a toddler whose mother was making videos that people saw as sexually suggestive," Latifi said. "She was licking popsicles, or like eating pickles, what people saw as, like phallic food. And there was this huge uproar. And people were like, 'Why don't the platforms do anything?'" Latifi says she approaches family influencer culture without taking sides, instead examining the economic pressures, algorithmic incentives and cultural forces that drive families to put their kids online. (Photo courtesy of Fortesa Latifi) While tech companies do have policies against the sexual exploitation of children, Latifi says even those are difficult to enforce given how hard it is to define where the line actually falls. There are also social and cultural factors that drive this type of content. The same curiosity that causes people to rubberneck at car crashes is what consumers of family content experience, meaning that audiences also bear some responsibility. "People are drawn to watching other people in vulnerable situations … you just can't help but be interested … but it also has turned into this monetization hellhole," Latifi said. "Multiple family vloggers and mom influencers told me on the record that the content that does best is content where their child is sick, sad or injured." There are also legal and ethical questions to consider. Only a few states have adopted protections for child influencers, raising questions about why legislation has been slow to establish safeguards for minors in this space. Still, there have been pushes for laws that would give child influencers the right to say no, the right to anonymity, and access to third-party representation. "A child cannot really understand what they're consenting to. Even if you say, 'Hey, can I post this on Instagram?' Can they really comprehend that it might go to millions of people?" she said. "But on the other hand, I think parents make choices for their children all the time that they can't consent to, that's kind of what childhood is. It's so complicated." Latifi doesn't claim to have all the answers. "This is an incredibly complicated topic," she said. "I don't feel that it's black or white, or if you put your kids online, you're a bad parent." "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online" is available for purchase at local bookstores or online. 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/69d544493fb569bd908582c6 Police: Husband kills wife then flees to Arizona and shoots himself te 2026-04-07T17:52:09.199Z Police: Husband kills wife then flees to Arizona and shoots himself A man accused of murdering his wife in Las Vegas on Monday fled to Arizona and shot himself when DPS initiated a pursuit near Kingman, police say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d544323fb569bd908582b0 CRIT backs court ruling upholding Grand Canyon monument te 2026-04-07T17:51:46.099Z CRIT backs court ruling upholding Grand Canyon monument PARKER — The Colorado River Indian Tribes is praising a federal appeals court decision that leaves intact a nearly 1 million-acre national monument surrounding the Grand Canyon, calling it a win for tribal stewardship and protection of the Colorado River. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5441b3fb569bd90858289 Former A-10 pilot struck by missile over Baghdad details training to be a 'good survivor' te 2026-04-07T17:51:23.702Z Former A-10 pilot struck by missile over Baghdad details training to be a 'good survivor' A former A-10 pilot shed light Tuesday on how U.S. airmen are trained to survive behind enemy lines, describing the mindset and skills needed to become what the military calls a "good survivor" in life-or-death situations. "We all go through the training. It's survival, evasion, resistance and escape. We call it SERE, and it gives us the skills to go out and do something like that," said former A-10 pilot Kim "KC" Campbell, referring to the evasive maneuvers a downed U.S. airman used to avoid Iranian capture over the weekend. "The other side of that is when you find yourself on the ground, it's a whole different environment," she added. "And yes, you fall back on your training, but I think you also have to have the will to survive." EX-CIA STATION CHIEF REVEALS HOW AGENCY EXPLOITED IRANIAN COMMUNICATION CHANNELS DURING AIRMAN RESCUE Campbell joined "America's Newsroom" after the daring rescue in Iran, drawing on her own experience after her aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air missile over Baghdad more than two decades ago, a moment that forced her to rely on that very training. "My airplane was hit with a surface-to-air missile. [It was a] life-changing moment for sure, and it definitely, over the last few days, a lot of memories have come back in watching everything play out," she said. At the time of the incident, Campbell said ejecting from the plane was the last thing she wanted to do, so she relied on her training to regain control of the damaged aircraft, avoid ejecting over enemy territory and ultimately land safely in Kuwait. IRGC'S 'LARGER THAN NORMAL' PRESENCE POSES CHALLENGE IN SEARCH FOR MISSING F-15E CREW MEMBER, EXPERT WARNS "Thankfully, the A-10 was built to take hits," she said. An emergency backup system ultimately afforded Campbell the opportunity to regain control and land safely in Kuwait. "We have a saying in the rescue community... ‘affect your own rescue,’" Campbell said. "That means when you're on the ground, you do everything you can to be a good survivor so that the rescue forces can come and get you." Campbell said that while training is critical, survival also comes down to mindset, including knowing that, in the worst-case scenario, other U.S. forces will have your back. "I think there's no greater mission to be able to do combat search and rescue to bring everyone home, and I think as a pilot, I mean, that day for me over Baghdad, I knew that if I had to eject that that rescue crew was coming for me, I knew they would have my back," she said. "And I think when we know that, when we understand that promise, that allows us to do our job and do it well." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d544083fb569bd90858280 Nurse fired for rant against Israelis in Times Square as Spider-Man tries to stop confrontation te 2026-04-07T17:51:04.126Z Nurse fired for rant against Israelis in Times Square as Spider-Man tries to stop confrontation Jennifer Koonings, a former psychiatric nurse practitioner and sexual assault forensic examiner, has been fired from a mental health organization after posting a video of herself appearing to harass Israelis in New York City's iconic Times Square. The video, posted on Koonings' Instagram account, starts with her pointing out a group of men who she calls "baby killers" while they sit in Times Square. The men do not appear to be doing anything or interacting with her. She says in the video that the men are Israeli, then proceeds to ask them if they "killed babies in Palestine" and if they "slaughtered babies," before calling them "terrorists." During the confrontation, Koonings also yells "f--- Israel" at the men. The men have yet to be publicly identified and there is no indication in the video that they were confrontational or engaged in political activity. The incident appeared to be a verbal confrontation, as no physical altercation is visible in the video.  At one point in the video, a person in a Spider-Man costume attempts to stop the confrontation, telling Koonings that she knows nothing about the strangers and encouraging her to stop harassing them. Koonings says she does know that they're Israeli, again saying that "they are baby killers" before mocking the person dressed as Spider-Man. Koonings posted the video on Instagram with the caption "make baby k*llers uncomfortable again." SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS ON MAMDANI OVER REPORTS HIS WIFE LIKED PRO-OCTOBER 7TH POSTS: 'THIS IS WHO THEY ARE' The video caught the attention of the organization StopAntisemitism, who exposed Koonings' background and slammed Inspire Mental Health Services (IMHS), a New York-based mental health provider with which Koonings was affiliated. StopAntisemitism later updated the post, saying that Koonings had been fired from IMHS, something that the agitator confirmed on her own social media. Seemingly unbothered by the firing, Koonings posted a screenshot of the email alerting her of her "immediate termination" from the organization and wrote, "Nice job zios lol you got me fired from a place I was working like 8 hours a week at & I would still shout BABY KILLERS at IOF MURDERERS again!!!" IOF is an acronym often used by anti-Israel agitators who refer to the Israeli army as the Israel Occupation Forces, rather than the actual name, the Israel Defense Forces. FLORIDA NURSE URGES CHINA, UK TO ‘ATTACK THE UNITED STATES’ TO REMOVE TRUMP ‘REGIME’ IN VIRAL TIKTOK "StopAntisemitism’s reporting took this from an isolated incident to a matter of public accountability. The video clearly showed a mental health provider engaging in explicit antisemitic harassment in New York City, conduct fundamentally incompatible with her professional responsibilities," StopAntisemitism founder and Executive Director Liora Rez said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "By bringing widespread attention to it, StopAntisemitism ensured both the public and her employer were forced to confront it. We thank Inspire Mental Health Services for acting swiftly and saying no to hate." Koonings later posted a follow-up video evidently attempting to explain how she knew that the men were Israeli. In the second video, the men confirm that they're from Israel and almost immediately note Koonings' disapproval. She can be heard off camera asking the men how many babies they have killed and how many women and children they have raped. Throughout the interaction, Koonings hurled insults and accusations at the men, even saying at one point that Israelis were worse than the Nazis and accusing them of creating a Holocaust. The men mostly remained quiet, though at one point one of them pushed back on Koonings' comments about the Holocaust.  This is not the first time that Koonings has been fired over her anti-Israel views. In 2024, she was fired from Mount Sinai Hospital after doubting the reports of mass rape committed by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. Koonings told Turkey-based news outlet TRT World that she did not regret speaking out, even after losing her job. Koonings is vocal about her politics on social media, including on her Instagram page where she has 122,000 followers. The health professional often posts videos with criticisms of Israel and U.S. foreign policy.  Contrary to Koonings' claims about mass rape, United Nations investigators have found reasonable grounds to believe that acts of sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, were carried out during the Oct. 7 massacre. Additionally, female and male hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks have testified that they faced sexual violence while in captivity. Koonings has also been involved with CODEPINK, a left-wing anti-war organization that has been critical of Israel. She has recently spoken out against the war with Iran, even saying that the Islamic Republic has grown stronger despite attacks from the U.S. and Israel. Fox News Digital reached out to Koonings, IMHS, and Mount Sinai Hospital for comment and did not receive responses in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d543dc3fb569bd90858261 Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says te 2026-04-07T17:50:20.873Z Apple’s foldable iPhone is on track to launch in September, report says The news follows a report from Nikkei Asia on Tuesday that raised concerns the company’s foldable iPhone could be delayed due to challenges during the phone’s engineering test phase. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d541b23fb569bd90858185 City’s BLM-era mental health push puts cops in danger after sword-wielding suspect stabs officer: police te 2026-04-07T17:41:06.026Z City’s BLM-era mental health push puts cops in danger after sword-wielding suspect stabs officer: police Boston officials spent the years after George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests pushing a mental health-first response model meant to reduce the role of police in psychiatric emergencies. But that strategy came under scrutiny Saturday after police said a man in crisis stabbed an officer. The city’s flagship approach is built on the long-running Boston Emergency Services Team, or BEST, a partnership that Boston police say has been in place since 2011. After the 2020 unrest, however, City Hall moved to expand and elevate that model. In April 2021, Boston launched a pilot explicitly aimed at increasing the role of mental health workers and decreasing the role of police in crisis calls. The policy shift was on display on Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Police Commissioner Michael Cox said officers were called around 10:45 a.m. after a man reported that four armed people outside his apartment near Northwestern University wanted to harm him. Officers could not find anyone matching that description but spoke with the caller through the door and then requested EMS and a mental health clinician, through the BEST program, after concluding he was in immediate need of psychiatric help. GOT A TIP? According to Cox, EMS and the clinician spent roughly 35 to 45 minutes talking with the man from outside the apartment and trying to persuade him to come out for treatment. FOLLOW US ON X Instead, police said, he suddenly emerged carrying a sword, stabbed a Boston officer in the arm and knocked the clinician to the ground. "One or more officers fired a Taser and their firearm at the individual, bringing the person to a halt," the commissioner said. "EMS immediately provided medical attention. Unfortunately, the person succumbed to the injuries." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The person has not been immediately identified. The officer stabbed was given a tourniquet on scene before being taken to the hospital. Several officers and two EMS clinicians were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden. "Today serves as a reminder of the dangers inherent in this work and the sacrifice our members make every day. Members of Boston EMS show up to save lives — not to be assaulted. No one should face violence for simply doing their job," Boston EMS said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with our injured members, the Boston Police officers, and everyone affected by today’s incident." Boston Police are investigating. Fox News Digital reached out to the police and mayor for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5419e3fb569bd90858158 Healthcare data breach hits system storing patient records te 2026-04-07T17:40:46.138Z Healthcare data breach hits system storing patient records Healthcare data breaches keep coming. Now, CareCloud is the latest to confirm a serious security incident. The company says hackers accessed one of its systems that stores electronic health records, not confirmed patient records themselves. The intrusion lasted more than eight hours on March 16. That window matters because even a short breach can expose sensitive data at scale. At this point, there is still uncertainty. CareCloud has not confirmed whether any data was taken or what specific information may be involved. However, the investigation is ongoing, and the company has brought in outside cybersecurity experts. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. HEALTH TECH BREACH EXPOSES 3.4M PATIENT RECORDS   CareCloud operates multiple environments where patient records are stored. According to its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, attackers gained access to one of those environments. Here is what we know so far: CareCloud also says the incident was contained to that single environment and did not impact its other systems or platforms. Even so, the biggest unanswered question remains whether any data left the system. That detail matters because stolen health data often fuels identity theft, insurance fraud and targeted scams.  Healthcare companies sit on a goldmine of personal information. That includes names, Social Security numbers and medical histories. Unlike a credit card, you cannot simply cancel your medical history. We saw the scale of this risk during the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. That breach disrupted systems across the U.S. and delayed care for weeks. It also exposed just how interconnected the healthcare infrastructure has become. CareCloud serves more than 45,000 providers and supports millions of patients. That kind of reach makes any incident more serious.  CareCloud has not shared full technical details yet. Public records suggest much of its infrastructure relies on Amazon Web Services. Cloud platforms are widely used across healthcare. They offer scale and flexibility. At the same time, they require strict security controls to prevent unauthorized access. It is still unclear how CareCloud separates or backs up data across its systems. That detail could affect how far attackers were able to move once inside. We reached out to CareCloud for a comment, but did not hear back before our deadline. BANKING TECH DATA BREACH EXPOSES 672K IN RANSOMWARE ATTACK   Even if you have never heard of CareCloud, your doctor might use it. That is how these breaches work. A behind-the-scenes company gets compromised, and patients feel the impact later. Right now, there is no confirmation that patient data was stolen. Still, this is the moment to stay alert. If your information was involved, notifications could come weeks or even months later. Healthcare breaches can feel out of your control. Still, a few simple habits can make a real difference. Check every explanation of benefits and billing statement you receive. Look for charges, prescriptions or visits you do not recognize. Even a small, unfamiliar charge can signal fraud. If something looks off, contact your insurer or provider right away. Health data can be used to open accounts, file fake claims or commit identity theft. Identity Theft companies can monitor personal information like your Social Security number (SSN), phone number and email address, and alert you if it is being sold on the dark web or being used to open an account. They can also assist you in freezing your bank and credit card accounts to prevent further unauthorized use by criminals. The faster you catch it, the easier it is to limit the damage. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com  Your personal details often end up on data broker sites without your knowledge. That information can be used to target you after a breach. Removing your data from these sites with a data removal service reduces how much scammers can find and use against you. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com If you receive emails about medical updates or billing issues, be extra careful. Malicious links and attachments are common after breaches. Strong antivirus software can help detect threats before you click and stop harmful downloads in real time. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com SSA IMPERSONATION SCAMS ARE GETTING MORE PERSONAL   Secure your patient portals with a password you do not use anywhere else. Reusing passwords makes it easier for attackers to access multiple accounts. A password manager can generate and store strong passwords for you so you do not have to remember them. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) if your provider offers it. This adds a second step, such as a code sent to your phone. Even if someone gets your password, this extra layer can stop them from getting into your account. After a breach, scammers often pose as healthcare providers or support teams. They may send emails, texts or even call you. Do not click links or share personal details unless you verify the source. When in doubt, go directly to your provider's official website or call their listed number. The CareCloud data breach is still unfolding. That uncertainty is part of the problem. Healthcare systems are complex. They rely on multiple vendors, cloud services and interconnected tools. That creates more entry points for attackers. Even when companies respond quickly, the ripple effects can last much longer. If your most sensitive health data can pass through multiple companies you have never heard of, who should be responsible for keeping it safe? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53f5c3fb569bd908580d2 Man dies after I-10 crash in West Valley te 2026-04-07T17:31:08.016Z Man dies after I-10 crash in West Valley The two-vehicle collision occurred Tuesday near Verrado Way in Buckeye. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53f433fb569bd908580a2 Braves ace Chris Sale slams baseball against his head after walking the bases loaded in wild scene te 2026-04-07T17:30:43.123Z Braves ace Chris Sale slams baseball against his head after walking the bases loaded in wild scene Generally, when players are annoyed with themselves, they take out their frustrations on something else. Not Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale. During the fourth inning of the Braves’ 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night at Angel Stadium, Sale pounded the baseball off his head out of anger. Sale, 37, threw a slider well outside the strike zone to Angels first baseman Jeimer Candelario to walk the bases loaded with no out while the game was tied 1-1. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin tossed the ball back to Sale, who caught with his bare hand instead of his glove, dropped the ball, picked it up and slammed it against his head. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Sale’s frustrations only grew as the inning grew longer. Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe worked a walk one batter after Candelario, forcing in a run to give the Angels a 2-1 lead. The Angels rally continued two batters later when Sale hit designated hitter Yoan Moncada with a pitch to force in another run, making it 3-1. After drilling Moncada, Sale bent over, putting his hands on his knees, before walking behind the pitcher’s mound to pick up the rosin bag, only to spike it into the ground. The nine-time All-Star pitcher’s nightmare of a fourth inning continued when he induced a weak ground ball from center fielder Bryce Teodosio, but it was perfectly placed between shortstop Mauricio Dubon and third baseman Austin Riley. METS MAKE AMENDS WITH TEAM LEGEND WHO WAS INVOLVED IN ASTROS' SIGN-STEALING SCANDAL Dubon did well by diving to keep the ball in the infield, but another run scored, giving the Angels a 4-1 lead.   Sale escaped the fourth inning without further damage but allowed a two-run home run in the fifth inning to Jo Adell, giving the Angels a 6-1 lead. The two-time Cy Young winner was removed from the game afterward. Sale pitched four innings, allowing six runs on five hits, two walks, and striking out seven. Sale came into the game with a good track record against the Angels. In 11 games he had an 8-0 record with a 1.24 ERA, but had no such success on Monday. In three starts this season, Sale is 2-1 with a 3.94 ERA in 16 innings pitched. The Braves (6-5) will look to bounce back when they play the Angels (6-5) in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday at 9:38 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/69d53d093fb569bd9085805c Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Yuma te 2026-04-07T17:21:13.708Z Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Yuma A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Yuma gas station. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53cf13fb569bd9085802c Super Bowl champion Steve McMichael, who died last year, revealed to have CTE te 2026-04-07T17:20:49.323Z Super Bowl champion Steve McMichael, who died last year, revealed to have CTE Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl champion Steve McMichael, who died last year at 67 after a five-year fight with ALS, has been posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE. The Concussion & CTE Foundation announced that McMichael was diagnosed with stage 3 CTE. CTE can only be diagnosed after death. McMichael revealed he had ALS in 2021, and pledged his brain to be studied upon his death, according to Chris Nowinski, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion & CTE Foundation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Too many NFL players are developing ALS during life and diagnosed with CTE after death," his wife, Misty McMichael, said in a statement released by the foundation. "I donated Steve’s brain to inspire new research into the link between them." CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in athletes in contact sports, combat veterans, and others exposed to repetitive head trauma. It has been known to cause violent mood swings, impulsive behavior, and depression. ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. GIANTS' DEXTER LAWRENCE REQUESTS TRADE AS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS GET STAGNANT: REPORTS According to a 2021 study by the Harvard Medical School and the Boston University CTE Center, NFL players are more than four times more likely to develop ALS than other men. Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center, said about 6% of individuals with CTE in the brain bank also have ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. "There is strong evidence linking repetitive brain trauma and ALS," McKee said. McMichael, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024, was a key member of the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl winning season in 1985. McMichael spent 13 seasons of his career with the Bears, racking up 847 combined tackles and 91 sacks in 191 games with Chicago. McMichael played in the NFL for 15 seasons, spending his rookie season with the New England Patriots, his next 13 with the Bears, and his final one with the Green Bay Packers. 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/69d53abb3fb569bd90857fc5 Massive six-alarm blaze engulfs California warehouse, employee detained te 2026-04-07T17:11:23.608Z Massive six-alarm blaze engulfs California warehouse, employee detained A massive six-alarm blaze tore through a California warehouse early Tuesday and authorities said an employee is in custody, FOX 11 reported. Video from the scene showed flames ripping through the roof of the Kimberly-Clark consumer goods facility in southern Ontario, Calif., as smoke billowed into the dark sky. Crews responded around 12:30 a.m. to the roughly 1.2 million-square-foot facility where flames were already tearing through the roof when first responders arrived, according to KTLA. NEW SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR'S MANSION ARSON ATTACK San Bernardino County Fire said the Ontario Fire Department was battling a six-alarm warehouse fire involving paper products, with assistance from multiple neighboring agencies. Police also used drone footage to assist operations. The warehouse contained paper products such as tissues and other consumer goods, helping the fire spread rapidly, FOX 11 reported. FIREBUG BUSTED WITH HOMEMADE MOLOTOV COCKTAILS AFTER 36-HOUR BLAZE-SETTING STREAK: POLICE By about 5 a.m., firefighters shifted to a defensive strategy, positioning ladder trucks around the building and dousing the structure from above as the hours-long fire continued to burn, KTLA reported. About 20 employees were inside the warehouse when the fire broke out, but all escaped without injury, according to FOX 11. Ontario Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Wedell said that while the building’s internal sprinkler system was operational, the fire grew "exponentially very quickly," forcing initial interior crews to retreat and adopt a defensive strategy, FOX 11 reported. Fire officials said the incident is being investigated as an arson case and that one suspect is in custody, the outlet reported. "At this point, we do have a subject of interest," Ontario Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Woodell told KTLA. "That individual has been brought into custody, arrested, and taken to the police department. The individual is awaiting questioning by Ontario Police Department detectives who are en route." Fox News Digital reached out to Ontario's police and fire departments for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53a913fb569bd90857f8f Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs te 2026-04-07T17:10:41.473Z Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs Google Chrome's latest update brings vertical tabs and a cleaner Reading Mode to help manage cluttered browsing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d53a7d3fb569bd90857f86 Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords te 2026-04-07T17:10:21.657Z Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords Fancy Bear, also known as APT28, has taken over thousands of residential home routers to steal passwords and authentication tokens in a wide-ranging espionage operation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d538513fb569bd90857f1c Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse blasted over $650 dinner: 'The worst' te 2026-04-07T17:01:05.243Z Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes' steakhouse blasted over $650 dinner: 'The worst' Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are drawing attention over their upscale steakhouse, 1587 Prime, following a viral TikTok review that criticized the restaurant. One woman described having a $650 dinner at the Kansas City-based venue — which opened in September 2025 and has attracted high-profile guests, including Taylor Swift, who's engaged to Kelce.  The woman called it, in her view, "the worst fine-dining experience I've ever had." POPULAR STEAKHOUSE'S DRESS CODE SPARKS BACKLASH AS DINERS TOLD TO DITCH HATS OR EAT AT THE BAR Her comments, however, are in stark contrast to others who said they had very positive experiences at the venue.   TikTok user Nicole Rose, who posts under the handle @knicnacks, shared a video in mid-March that has since garnered more than 600,000 views. In the video, she listed a series of complaints, beginning with what she said was slow drink service and some confusion over the restaurant's tableside martini cart. "Starting off, it took us 45 minutes to get a martini," she said. She added that the $33 drink arrived without the server walking them through the tableside experience. The customer claimed the service lacked attentiveness throughout the evening — and that the staff failed to explain elements of the dining experience.  MOVE OVER, NEW YORK AND CHICAGO — ONE MIDWEST PIZZA STYLE IS TAKING OVER "You couldn't find the server to save your life," she said. She also took aim at the food. "The fried chicken arrived before our drinks did, and it honestly was not good. It was not worth the $25," she said. She also claimed the $15 steak sauces were forgotten, and that her friend had finished most of his steak by the time the sauces were brought to their table. FORMER NFL STAR SPARKS VIRAL DEBATE OVER TIPPING PRACTICES AT SELF-SERVICE RESTAURANTS "My $100 steak was incorrectly cooked," she added. Despite that harsh criticism, the TikToker did point out a few positives. "Broccolini — actually that was the best thing we ordered," she said. The mashed potatoes and the Parker House rolls were also good, she said. Still, she said that, overall, the experience didn't justify the hefty price tag. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "The fastest thing our server did was pull out the bill — the $650 bill," she said. Rose contrasted her experience with a visit to Gibson's Steakhouse in Chicago — which she praised for what she called attentive service and a more polished dining experience.  "They walk you through the entire menu, including showing you the cuts," she said — and urged Kelce and Mahomes themselves to "go to Gibson's and see what they're doing and do that." She added she was especially disappointed because the special night out included a friend who was about to leave for military service. Fox News Digital reached out to Rose, as well as to representatives for Kelce and Mahomes and 1587 Prime, for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The video has drawn notable attention online. Some commenters also questioned pricing, including one user who wrote, "A $33 martini in Missouri?!?" Another commenter described the restaurant as a "tourist trap," while others suggested expectations may be influenced by the celebrity ownership. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Rose's review aligns with earlier criticism from restaurant critic Liz Cook, who described the experience as underwhelming and characterized it as a "child-like idea of luxury," she wrote in Defector. However, not all feedback has been negative. A Business Insider review from October said an $800 dinner "did not disappoint" — praising the steakhouse's "luxurious" atmosphere and attention to detail. On Rose's video, someone else said he or she had been to the football legends' hot spot twice.  "Both times [it] was great," the person said. "I'm sorry your server failed you." 1587 Prime currently holds a 4.3 overall rating on Google, indicating generally positive customer feedback.  The restaurant has also faced a separate trademark dispute over its name, according to reports. Kelce and Mahomes have turned their on-field chemistry into other business ventures, including investing together in Chicken N Pickle and the Formula 1 team Alpine Racing LTD. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d538243fb569bd90857ee2 Binge is a movie tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time te 2026-04-07T17:00:20.787Z Binge is a movie tracking app that warns you of jump scares in real time The app uses iPhone Live Activities to alert you when scary scenes are about to happen, while also tracking what to watch and where to stream it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d536243fb569bd90857eb6 March in Flagstaff predictably finishes as hottest in history, among the driest as snow season falls well behind te 2026-04-07T16:51:48.550Z March in Flagstaff predictably finishes as hottest in history, among the driest as snow season falls well behind March’s heat also pushed 2026 to the highest average high and average temperature for Flagstaff through the first 3 months of the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5360e3fb569bd90857e8d Trump calls into Vance-Orban Hungary event: 'My kind of people' te 2026-04-07T16:51:26.068Z Trump calls into Vance-Orban Hungary event: 'My kind of people' President Donald Trump, hours away from the deadline he put on Iran to reach a deal, took a few moments on Tuesday to hail Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in an impromptu call-in to a campaign rally address by Vice President JD Vance. "Mr. President, you are on with about 5,000 Hungarian patriots, and I think they love you even more than they love Viktor Orban," Vance told the president in a call that blared over the speakers at the event in Hungary. Speaking by phone to what attendees described as roughly 5,000 supporters before Sunday's election, Trump praised Orban as "a fantastic man" who has "done a fantastic job" leading his country. "I love Hungary and I love that Viktor, I'll tell you," Trump said. "He's a fantastic man. We've had a tremendous relationship, and he does a job. Remember this? He didn't allow people to storm your country and invade your country like other people have and ruin their countries." TRUMP SAYS HUNGARY'S BORDER STANCE KEEPS CRIME DOWN, SAYS EUROPE 'FLOODING' WITH MIGRANTS "Frankly, he's kept your country good. He's kept Hungarian people in your country. And he's done a fantastic job," Trump added. Trump credited Orban’s hard-line immigration stance with keeping Hungary "strong" and said Hungarians were "my kind of people." HUNGARIAN OFFICIAL TOUTS 'GOLDEN AGE' OF US RELATIONSHIP, CREDITS TRUMP WITH BOOSTING NATO AND INVESTMENT Trump said he and the U.S. are with Orban "all the way." After Trump’s remarks, Vance told the crowd they had to get Orban reelected as Hungary’s prime minister. Vance's visit to Budapest, just days before a vote that independent polls suggest Orban might lose, underscores how crucial Trump's "MAGA" movement deems the veteran Hungarian nationalist's reelection. TRUMP ALLY ORBAN ISSUES SCATHING LETTER DEMANDING ZELENSKYY CHANGE UKRAINE'S 'ANTI-HUNGARIAN POLICY' "It's a real honor to talk to you: You're really incredible people with great enthusiasm and brilliance," Trump told the crowd to conclude brief remarks. "Brilliant people, and I really love it. You have a man that kept your country strong and he kept your country good, and you don't have problems with all of the problems that so many other countries have because they let their countries be invaded," Trump added. "And you don't have that problem because of Viktor Orban. That's the only reason you don't have that problem. There was a lot of pressure on him to do it, and those other countries made big mistakes. So I wish you a lot of luck and I love you all." Earlier, Vance lashed out at what he called "disgraceful" interference from the European Union in the Hungarian election. RUBIO SEALS CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH HUNGARY "What has happened in this country, what has happened in the midst of this election campaign, is one of the worst examples of foreign election interference that I've ever seen or ever even read about," Vance told a news conference. "The bureaucrats in Brussels have tried to destroy the economy of Hungary. They have tried to make Hungary less energy-independent. They have tried to drive up costs for Hungarian consumers, and they've done it all because they hate this guy [Orban]." TRUMP HAILS VANCE AND RUBIO AS ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ DUO: HAMMER AND VELVET GLOVE The visit broke with the norms of prior U.S. presidential administrations of not openly campaigning in foreign elections, especially for a government that has maintained close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Orban has maintained cordial ties with Moscow despite the Ukraine war, and says Russian energy is essential for Hungary. Trump has already personally endorsed Orban, 62, as "a truly strong and powerful leader" and Vance lavished praise on the Hungarian prime minister's policies on everything from energy to the war in Ukraine. "I'm here because of the moral cooperation between our two countries, because what the United States and Hungary together represent under Viktor's leadership and under President Trump's leadership is the defense of Western civilization," Vance said. Orban, fighting the toughest reelection bid of his career after 16 years in power, hailed what he called "a golden age" in relations between Hungary and the U.S. under Trump's leadership. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d535e53fb569bd90857e70 U.S. and Israel Coordinate Strikes on Iran as Trump Turns Up Rhetoric te 2026-04-07T16:50:45.301Z U.S. and Israel Coordinate Strikes on Iran as Trump Turns Up Rhetoric U.S. forces launched more than 90 “restrikes” on Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub, early on Tuesday but have avoided hitting oil infrastructure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d535cd3fb569bd90857e4b Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips te 2026-04-07T16:50:21.260Z Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon’s AI chips Uber is expanding its AWS contract to run more of its ride-sharing features on Amazon's chips. This is a thumb-of-the nose at Oracle and Google. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5342e3fb569bd90857e0a Midterm alarm bells: Democrats face steep favorability deficit despite election gains te 2026-04-07T16:43:26.020Z Midterm alarm bells: Democrats face steep favorability deficit despite election gains A new national poll is the latest to indicate that Democrats are facing major problems with their party's image as they try to win back congressional majorities from the Republicans in this year's midterm elections. Just 28% of Americans questioned in a CNN poll view the Democratic Party positively, with 56% seeing Democrats in an unfavorable light. The poll, the most recent over the past year to indicate the Democratic Party brand hitting historic lows, comes with just over six months to go until the midterms, when they hope to escape the political wilderness. The GOP, which is working to defend its fragile House and slim Senate majorities in the 2026 ballot box showdowns amid President Donald Trump's underwater approval ratings and a rough political climate that doesn't favor the party in power, doesn't fare much better in the poll, which was conducted March 26-30. WHAT OUR LATEST FOX NEWS NATIONAL POLL SAYS  Thirty-two percent of Americans said they viewed the Republican Party positively, with 55% seeing the GOP in a negative light. An average of the most recent national polls that asked how respondents viewed the two major political parties show the Republicans' favorability 15 points in negative territory but the Democrats 20 points underwater. Helping to sink the Democratic Party's underwater ratings are Democrats themselves. A healthy percentage of Democrats feel that their leaders in Congress aren't fighting back more vocally against Trump and his unprecedented second-term agenda. That's fueling a less favorable view of the Democratic Party among Democrats compared to a noticeably more favorable view of the GOP among Republicans. That's a departure from 2006 and 2018, the most recent midterms, when the Democrats rode blue waves to win back the House when Republicans controlled the White House. In those years, Democrats led by double digits in net favorability. Democrats were ecstatic two weeks ago after flipping a Republican-controlled legislative seat in a right-leaning, Palm Beach, Florida-anchored district that includes Mar-a-Lago, Trump's home turf. The same day, Democrats also flipped a state Senate seat in Florida in a separate special election. The Democrats' Sunshine State victories were their latest wins or overperformances in a slew of special elections from coast to coast since Trump returned to power in the White House 14 months ago. DNC CHAIR KEN MARTIN BOASTS ‘WIN AFTER WIN,’ SHRUGS OFF MASSIVE TRUMP, REPUBLICAN MONEY LEAD Democrats also scored larger than expected victories in last November's gubernatorial elections in blue-leaning Virginia and New Jersey. Partially fueling the Democrats' ballot box performances is their laser focus on affordability amid persistent inflation. And the victories are further energizing Democrats as they work to win back control of Congress in the midterms. "From now until November, Democrats are all gas and no brakes as we compete across every corner of Florida and the nation," Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said after the Florida special elections. But along with their brand issues, also troubling for Democrats ahead of the midterms is their standing in the generic ballot, the closely watched polling indicator that asks respondents whether they'd back the Democrat or Republican in their congressional district without offering specific candidate names. Democrats are up over the Republicans by five points in the CNN poll, and an average of all the most recent national surveys to ask the generic ballot question gives the Democrats an edge over the GOP of just under six points. That margin for the Democrats is smaller than at the same point in the 2018 and 2006 cycles, when they won back the House. National polls also indicate that when it comes to how both parties are handling the key issues that matter to voters, Democrats don't enjoy any overwhelming advantage. The most recent Fox News national poll, which was conducted March 20–23, indicated Democrats with a slight three-point margin over Republicans on which party has a clear plan to bring down prices and make things more affordable. The vast majority of voters questioned in the Fox News poll gave a big thumbs down to both parties. Veteran political scientist Wayne Lesperance, the president of New England College, told Fox News Digital that Democrats "have no room to coast." "Voters remain unimpressed with their brand and for far too many voters the party continues to be defined by Biden and Harris. Democrats are expected to win big in November. But, there is a great deal of work to rehabilitate their brand with voters for 2026 and 2028," Lesperance said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5341a3fb569bd90857e01 Savannah Guthrie returns to business as usual on second day back at 'Today' after mother's disappearance te 2026-04-07T16:43:06.355Z Savannah Guthrie returns to business as usual on second day back at 'Today' after mother's disappearance It was business as usual for NBC’s Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday.  Guthrie returned to work on Monday after more than two months away following the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. On her first day back, the "Today" anchor donned yellow in support of her mother while sitting next to Craig Melvin, who wore a yellow tie and ribbon pin to match. The studio was also decorated with yellow flowers. Savannah Guthrie acknowledged prayers and letters from fans and declared it was "good to be home."  For her second day back, the bright yellow that had emerged as a symbol of support for Nancy was absent from their outfits as the co-anchors focused on presenting the news. Guthrie wore pale pink and Melvin's tie was purple. Some yellow flowers were still visible in the background of the set on Tuesday, but it was noticeably scaled back compared to Monday and the yellow ribbon pins were gone. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE RETURNS TO NBC’S ‘TODAY,’ SAYS IT'S 'GOOD TO BE HOME' AS SEARCH FOR MOTHER CONTINUES Guthrie did hint at her ongoing struggles when interviewing the author of "Joyful Anyway," a book about finding happiness during hard times.  "This is the book that I think I certainly need, but I think everybody needs," Guthrie said.  NBC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.  SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN OVER POSSIBILITY HER MOM WAS TARGETED BECAUSE OF HER FAME, APOLOGIZES TO FAMILY Nancy Guthrie went missing on Feb. 1, prompting a nationwide search. The story made national headlines but so far elicited few clues about her whereabouts or fate, although authorities say she was taken against her will and a masked man who appeared to be armed with a gun was seen at her front door. Investigators and the family have repeatedly appealed to the public for help. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million in connection with the case — a million of it from the Guthrie family for their mother's recovery. The family has asked anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d534063fb569bd90857df8 US embassies in Bahrain, Egypt issue warnings as Iran threatens universities across Middle East te 2026-04-07T16:42:46.501Z US embassies in Bahrain, Egypt issue warnings as Iran threatens universities across Middle East The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain told American citizens in the country to shelter in place on Tuesday, as the embassy in Egypt issued its own caution to Americans amid threats that Iran and its terror proxies may try to target American universities across the Middle East. The embassy in Manama directed all U.S. government employees, along with all other Americans in the country, to shelter in a secure structure and stay away from windows until further notice. "Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target American universities in Bahrain," the embassy said. "Iran has specifically threatened American universities across the Middle East." The embassy provided instructions to those Americans who wish to leave the Middle East. TRUMP WARNS 'WHOLE CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT,' AS IRANIAN OFFICIAL URGES HUMAN CHAINS AROUND POWER PLANTS "If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available," it said. For those who wish to remain and shelter in place, the embassy reminded them to have a supply of food, water, medications and other essential items. VANCE SAYS IRAN HAS '2 PATHWAYS' AS 12-HOUR DEADLINE LOOMS, PRAYS US ON 'GOD'S SIDE' IN NIXING NUCLEAR THREAT "We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate," the embassy said. Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo advised U.S. citizens to closely monitor the news for regional developments. "Egyptian authorities generally offer effective security protection," the embassy said. "However, extremists and Iranian-aligned actors have expressed interest in planning and carrying out attacks in the region. Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in the Middle East. Iran has specifically threatened American universities across the Middle East." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533f33fb569bd90857def Lady Gaga cancels concert hours before showtime due to health issue te 2026-04-07T16:42:27.049Z Lady Gaga cancels concert hours before showtime due to health issue Lady Gaga has apologized to fans after canceling a show at the last minute. On Monday, the "Poker Face" singer took to social media to share that she would be canceling her performance at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, due to an ongoing respiratory infection. "I’m so sorry to share that I’m unable to perform tonight and have to cancel the show," she wrote on her Instagram Stories. "I've been fighting a respiratory infection for the past few days and doing everything I can to rest and recover, but it’s gotten worse." LADY GAGA SAYS SHE TOOK LITHIUM WHILE FILMING ‘A STAR IS BORN’ ROLE "My doctor has strongly advised me not to perform today and to be honest I don’t think I could give you the quality of a performance today that you deserve," she continued. "I know how deeply disappointing this is, and I truly could not feel worse about letting you down," Gaga concluded. "I’m so sorry to everyone who made plans to be there and support me. Being in Montreal and performing for you on Thursday and Friday was magical and deeply meaningful. To everyone who was coming tonight, I’m absolutely heartbroken and so sorry." This isn't the first time Gaga has been forced to cancel a show at the last minute. In September, just before she was set to take the stage in Miami, Gaga pulled the plug on her gig due to a vocal cord issue that could put her voice at risk. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The "Bad Romance" singer, who kicked off her Mayhem Ball Tour in July, took to Instagram to share the news with her 61 million followers.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Hi everyone I am really so so sorry but I need to postpone tonight’s show in Miami," Gaga, who was scheduled to perform a two-hour show at the Kaseya Center in Miami, wrote in an Instagram Story. "During rehearsal last night and my vocal warmup tonight my voice was extremely strained and both my [doctor] and vocal coach have advised me not to go on because of the risk it poses." "I want to be hardcore and just push through this for you but I don’t want to risk long term or permanent damage on my vocal cords," she continued. "There is a significant risk based on all our combined experience with a show like ours and as you know I sing live every night — and even though this was a hard and agonizing decision I would be more afraid of the long term implications on my voice. I hope you can forgive me and accept my sincerest apologies for any disappointment. Let down. Inconvenience." "I tried so hard to avoid this," she concluded. "I take serious care of myself to be able to put on this highly demanding show. I love my fans so much. Respect you and hope you can accept my sincere regretful apology. We are trying to reschedule the show as quickly as possible." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533df3fb569bd90857de6 Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy te 2026-04-07T16:42:07.297Z Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Education has launched an investigation into a Massachusetts public school district for allegedly allowing students at K-12 schools to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their self-defined gender identity, rather than biological sex, while forcing students to integrate and preventing parents from changing the policy. Westford County Public Schools’ (WPS) policy surrounding "Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students" allows students to use restrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex while forcing other students who object to leave, according to America First Legal (AFL), which originally filed the complaint that prompted the investigation.  "America First Legal is committed to ensuring that children are protected from leftist Indoctrination," AFL President Gene Hamilton told Fox News Digital in a statement. "We will not allow our girls to be silenced or harmed by WPS’s ‘gender identity’ policy. The Department of Education’s investigation rightfully sends a clear message to schools across the country: Title IX will not be sacrificed on the altar of gender ideology." VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTES TO KEEP GENDER BATHROOM POLICY, DEFYING DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIRECTIVE The same policy allegedly allows girls to enter boys facilities as well, forcing students who disagree with the policy or may be of the opposite sex to leave the bathroom or locker room.  "Prior Administrations regularly misinterpreted Title IX to pander to political ideology and police ‘misgendering’ despite not having sound legal grounds," Department of Education spokesperson Amelia Joy told Fox News Digital in a statement. "With today’s actions, the Trump Administration is upholding the law and righting years of wrongs." The policy, which appears to have been removed from the WPS website, also included policies surrounding gender identities, pronoun usage, and defines terms like "gender nonconforming." TRUMP ADMIN DETERMINES SJSU VIOLATED TITLE IX WITH HANDLING OF TRANS VOLLEYBALL PLAYER BLAIRE FLEMING When the policy was being debated prior to its implementation in March 2025, WestfordCAT reported that one school board committee member said that staff could also be affected by not allowing the use of opposite sex facilities based on gender identity.  "I know that we have students, possibly staff, that this impacts," WPS committee member Tom Laflamme said. "They are real people who are harmed by taking no action. The policy may not be perfect because we are humans, but it makes a statement that they matter to us." The policy was implemented after President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled: "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government" on his first day in office, Jan. 20, 2025. TRUMP ADMIN CRACKS DOWN ON OREGON AND VIRGINIA FOR DEFYING TITLE IX AND WOMEN'S SPORTS EXECUTIVE ORDER The executive order threatens the stripping of federal funds from institutions which do not recognize a two-gender standard and instead rely on self-defined gender identity. "Across the country, ideologues who deny the biological reality of sex have increasingly used legal and other socially coercive means to permit men to self-identify as women and gain access to intimate single-sex spaces and activities designed for women, from women’s domestic abuse shelters to women’s workplace showers," the executive orders reads. "This is wrong." "Federal funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology. Each agency shall assess grant conditions and grantee preferences and ensure grant funds do not promote gender ideology." Fox News Digital reached out to WPS and Laflamme, but did not receive responses in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533cb3fb569bd90857ddd Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene joins left-wing calls for the 25th amendment as Iran deadline nears te 2026-04-07T16:41:47.841Z Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene joins left-wing calls for the 25th amendment as Iran deadline nears Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for President Donald Trump to be removed from office via the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. "25TH AMENDMENT!!! Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness," Greene wrote on X. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Greene's post featured a screenshot of Trump's Tuesday Truth Social post in which he ominously warned that Iran's "civilization will die tonight." FORMER REP MTG VENTS THAT SHE'S 'SO BEYOND DONE,' CHARACTERIZING TRUMP'S ADDRESS AS 'WAR WAR WAR' "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump declared in the Truth Social post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" he added. Greene, a once-fierce Trump ally, had a bitter falling out with the president last year and has become a vociferous critic of the commander in chief. Some sitting Democratic lawmakers have also called for the president to be booted from office. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., a member of the progressive cadre of lawmakers known as "The Squad," is one of those calling for Trump's ouster. "Sickeningly evil. Donald Trump must be impeached. When will it be enough for my Republican colleagues to grow spines and remove him from office?" she wrote in a Tuesday post on X. ILHAN OMAR CALLS TRUMP AN 'UNHINGED LUNATIC,' URGES BOOTING HIM OUT OF OFFICE Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisc., declared in a Tuesday post on X, "25th Amendment RIGHT NOW! Trump is too unhinged, dangerous, and deranged to have the nuclear codes!" Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., who last year introduced impeachment articles against Trump, declared in a Tuesday post on X, "Trump just threatened to slaughter 100 million people. It's clear he's unfit to be president, the 25th amendment must be invoked. If Vance, Rubio & the others continue to be spineless cowards, Congress must do everything possible to stop Trump & this war." In a Truth Social post issued on Easter Sunday, the president warned, "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F[---]kin’ Strait, you crazy b------, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah." Omar responded to the president's comments, declaring in a Monday post on X, "This is not ok. Invoke the 25th amendment. Impeach. Remove. This unhinged lunatic must be removed from office." TRUMP WARNS 'WHOLE CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT,' AS IRANIAN OFFICIAL URGES HUMAN CHAINS AROUND POWER PLANTS Greene declared in a Sunday post on X that the president had "gone insane." "Everyone in his administration that claims to be a Christian needs to fall on their knees and beg forgiveness from God and stop worshipping the President and intervene in Trump’s madness. I know all of you and him and he has gone insane, and all of you are complicit," she asserted in part of the lengthy post. "This is not making America great again, this is evil." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533b83fb569bd90857dd4 High-risk effort to save 'Dude 44' crew is most incredible combat rescue in US history te 2026-04-07T16:41:28.167Z High-risk effort to save 'Dude 44' crew is most incredible combat rescue in US history You have just seen the most audacious air combat search-and-rescue mission in American history. No other mission compares to the operation to bring home the F-15E crew known as ‘Dude 44.’  U.S. military helicopters have been picking up downed pilots under fire since the Korean War. In Vietnam, pilots were plucked from the tall grass and karst ridges and jungles under enemy fire. U.S. Air Force rescuers saved 1,201 aircrew from the Air Force alone, and a total of 2,780 U.S. service members in combat situations.  Over Iran, the sheer number of planes and people involved and exposed to danger dwarfs any other single rescue in the annals of air warfare. For nearly 48 hours, beginning at 4:40 a.m. local time on April 2, over 155 aircraft and hundreds of military personnel put their lives on the line for a mission 200 miles inside Iran. And everyone came back alive. That’s air dominance.  DR MARC SIEGEL: BLEEDING, ALONE AND HUNTED -- A DOWNED COLONEL’S MIRACLE SURVIVAL "This rescue captured the world’s imagination," President Donald Trump said at the Pentagon on Monday. The astonishing technology of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle is remote, and almost superhuman in its sophistication. But from the moment Americans learned that two aviators were down in Iran, our hearts pounded. We felt, at the most basic human level, their struggle to survive, evade, hide and hope. "They always knew we would be coming to get them," Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said.  With Operation Epic Fury in week five, ‘Dude 44’ was part of the push to eliminate the remainder of Iran’s military power. All combat missions are given a random callsign used just for that sortie; it’s for radio calls to homebase, command and control, the tanker, etc. ‘Dude’ is one of the more popular, but sometimes you get a callsign like "Poptart." CENTCOM COMMANDER DIRECTED STRIKE AGAINST AN IRGC HEADQUARTERS IN UNDERGROUND FACILITY: SOURCES ‘Dude 44’ was a night mission. The F-15E is the workhorse of Operation Epic Fury. It carries the biggest bomb payload of any U.S. fighter. F-15E crews often have hundreds of combat hours racked up over Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and now Iran. The two officers of ‘Dude 44’ likely had double-digit missions over Iran to their credit. They were about to face the worst-case scenario. This F-15E was 200 miles inside Iran when something – a shoulder-fired infrared missile locking on to their engine heat, or anti-aircraft fire – hit them.  At 4:40 a.m. local Iran time, the first rescue began. While joint forces knew both airmen had survived, it was only the pilot they located at first. Rescuers prized a quick daybreak mission that can achieve surprise. What they got was seven hours inside Iranian airspace. The Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green IIs are purpose-built for rescue. They have radars, self-defense chaff and flares, the most sophisticated Link 16 datalinks to other planes, and of course, 7.62mm and .50-caliber guns. RESCUE EXPERT SAYS MOST DANGEROUS MOMENT COMES AFTER ‘JACKPOT’ CALL IN RECOVERY BEHIND ENEMY LINES A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog fighter loitered and maintained radio communication with the pilot on the ground, to coordinate an exact pick-up spot. A-10s and other aircraft kept up surveillance and shot at anything moving toward the pilot. The Iranians shot back; Caine called it a close-in gunfight and "an incredibly dangerous mission." The lead A-10 callsign "Sandy," designator for special training in search and rescue, took so much fire that the pilot ultimately had to exit Iran’s airspace and bail out.  All this time, a fleet of 155 aircraft set up seven different deception areas to fool the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). B-1 bombers, F-22s, F-35s, F-16s, more F-15s and A-10s created the appearance of multiple search and rescue operations. Above them, 48 tankers, many over Iranian skies, supplied air refueling. Count the participants: hundreds of airmen, special forces and other members of the joint force. This preponderance of airpower faked out the IRGC forces.  Anxious hours passed, yet Central Command dared not launch the second rescue mission because searchers could not pinpoint the F-15E Weapons Systems Officer or "back-seater."  CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION During a rescue, it’s possible to have radio contact or indications of life – but not to know exactly where the airman is. Down in unfamiliar mountains, wounded and bleeding, the airman can only describe what he sees. Devices like infrared strobes can signal to watching aircraft. But Iran’s forces were closing in, making concealment imperative. Fortunately, as CIA Director John Ratcliffe described it, the back-seater was "invisible to the enemy but not to the CIA." Careful sweep monitoring at a range of about 40 miles, as described by Trump, yielded the first clue of slight movement. Then the back-seater stood up in his mountain crevice – and that was enough. "We have him," Trump recounted. (Even Trump cautiously chose his words when talking about this highly classified capability; suffice it to say, our side has been working on the ability to detect and characterize slight motion in terrain for quite some time.) Trump’s decision to greenlight the back-seater rescue was high stakes. Two powerful, specially modified HC-130Js landed and disgorged three MH-6 "Little Bird" helicopters. Small but heavily armed, the three helicopters were unpacked in less than 10 minutes, according to Trump. The team retrieved the back-seater from the mountain. To no one’s surprise, while the HC-130Js landed, they could not taxi fast enough to reach take-off speed in the wet sand and dirt. Trump described how "other aircraft" came to lift out all personnel.  Finally, American fighters strafed and destroyed the HC-130Js to keep secrets out of the hands of Iran – and their cronies in Russia and China. As Caine said, "People are more important than hardware." Still, you’ll be glad to know C-130Js are still made in Marietta, Georgia. And brand-new F-15EX Eagle II fighters for the Air Force are on the production line in St. Louis.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REBECCA GRANT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5338f3fb569bd90857db8 ‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate te 2026-04-07T16:40:47.719Z ‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d533743fb569bd90857d8e Supervisors to finalize Nanos inquiry questions te 2026-04-07T16:40:20.791Z Supervisors to finalize Nanos inquiry questions The Pima County Board of Supervisors is set to question Sheriff Chris Nanos under oath, with supervisors meeting today to finalize the scope of their inquiry, which could cover everything from his work history and internal affairs matters to immigration enforcement and other duties of his office. Supervisors discussed the situation with attorneys during their March 24 meeting, voting unanimously to request reports from Nanos and for outside counsel to return with the reports during the April 7 meeting. District 2 Supervisor Matt Heinz had previously expressed concern over Nanos' work history and apparent related false statements, and related personnel, management, internal affairs and investigative issues in the department. Nanos started his career in law enforcement with the El Paso Police Department in 1976, staying there until his resignation in 1982. He received eight suspensions in that period for a total of 37 days, including for offenses including excessive force, illegal gambling, insubordination and discharge of his firearm. One excessive force complaint resulted in a 15-day suspension after Nanos reportedly beat a person in handcuffs with his flashlight, sending them to the ICU. On July 21, 1982, the department recorded two allegations against Nanos for insubordination and "consistent inefficiency." Records show he resigned in lieu of termination on Aug. 3 of that year. Heinz said Nanos was "not completely straightforward about the process" regarding his move from El Paso to Pima County, asking how this was able to happen. He said public records he requested showed that the information was omitted from Nanos' job application 42 years ago. "You can't lie on your job applications, you can't lie under oath. What really affected me most about this was that the sheriff's history in Pima County for 42 years seems to have been based on fraud," Heinz said. "I feel very strongly about this. At a time when trust in our government entities, officials in particular, is at an all time low, having this kind of information come out about the highest-ranking law enforcement official for the largest law enforcement agency in Southern Arizona is very troubling and very serious." More than a dozen protestors took over a Marana intersection in October 2024 to urge passerbys to vote against Democratic Sheriff Chris Nanos. Photo by Olivia Krupp. Every law enforcement position except elected sheriffs and constables requires certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. Heinz said that could not possibly have happened in the case of Nanos if everyone was being truthful. Heinz recalled previous issues involving the Sheriff's Department under Nanos' leadership, including a RICO investigation in 2016 that resulted in the conviction of the department's second-in-command but no charges against Nanos; controversy surrounding death rates in the Pima County Jail; and repeated years of the department exceeding its budget. The board has repeatedly referred Nanos to the Arizona Attorney General's office for investigation, including once for election interference. "This is about accountability and erosion of public trust," Heinz said. State law allows the board to request reports and bonds from any county officer and require them to provide reports under oath about their duties. Failure to do so could result in removal from office. The board's action comes as a recall campaign against Nanos is also underway, with organizers working toward 135,000 petition signatures ahead of a July primary. Also during the March 24 meeting, the board approved by a 4-1 vote recommendations for the use of nearly $21 million acquired from Beale Infrastructure from the sale of 290 acres of land for their data center project, as well as the eventual $5.8 million in annual property tax revenue from the land. District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy was the lone dissenting vote. The Project Blue land deal closed Dec. 24 and resulted in a total of $20,855,849 going into county coffers. County Administrator Jan Lesher reviewed the funding process along with the county's existing One Pima Initiative and Strategic Prosperity Initiative. The board approved the county administrator's recommendations, which appropriated those funds as follows: $3,120,000 for various aspects of economic development $485,849 for intergovernmental relations $1,000,000 for special programs and projects $2,000,000 for neighborhood reinvestments $1,000,000 for environmental health initiatives $1,000,000 for workforce development $10,750,000 for capital improvement projects $1,500,000 for contingency She added that the $21 million would be a one-time infusion of funds, and she was therefore skeptical of putting any of it toward long-term budgetary commitments. With that in mind, approximately one-fifth of the funds will serve as a three-year "runway" while the county waits for Project Blue to develop and for property tax revenue to cover ongoing costs. "We did then really recognize the unique nature of the public participation in this project, and therefore really realize the need to focus on environmental issues, on health issues, on things that we heard a lot about during the discussions on project blue that would be possible negative impacts on the community," Lesher said. District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano said that while he opposed Project Blue during the approval vote in December, he appreciated the recommendations for use of the funds, especially the $2 million for resurrecting neighborhood reinvestment, a program that was formerly bond-funded and would fund things like playgrounds, libraries, traffic development and infrastructure. He added that the funds would also help address the environmental and affordability concerns that contributed to his vote against the original Project Blue approval. Ian Stash is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. 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/69d531c33fb569bd90857d30 Iran releases 2 French citizens after 'three and a half years of detention,' Macron says te 2026-04-07T16:33:07.272Z Iran releases 2 French citizens after 'three and a half years of detention,' Macron says French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris were released by Iran on Tuesday after "three and a half years of detention," President Emmanuel Macron announced.  The pair, who were arrested in May 2022 while visiting Iran, were accused by Iranian state television of being spies who sought to stir up unrest, according to Reuters. France previously denounced their detention as unjustified and unfounded.  "Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are free and on their way to French territory, after three and a half years of detention in Iran. This is a relief for all of us and obviously for their families," Macron wrote on X.  "Thank you to the Omani authorities for their mediation efforts, to the State services, and to the citizens who mobilized tirelessly and thus contributed to their return," he added. SON OF BRITISH COUPLE DETAINED IN IRAN 'LET DOWN' BY STARMER'S LEADERSHIP ON PARENT'S IMPRISONMENT AMID WAR The nonprofit United Against Nuclear Iran described Kohler as the head of a federation of teachers unions in France, with Paris being her partner.  France’s foreign ministry said last May that Kohler and Paris were being detained as "state hostages by the Islamic Republic of Iran."  AFGHANISTAN FREES US CITIZEN DENNIS COYLE OVER A YEAR AFTER TALIBAN ARREST "They are being held in shameful conditions and have been able to receive only four consular visits, under very restrictive conditions," the ministry said at the time.  Iranian authorities freed the pair from prison in November but didn't let them leave the country, according to The Associated Press. French officials said they were then being kept safe at the French Embassy in Tehran, until their departure from Iran on Tuesday.  The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531af3fb569bd90857d27 Democrat whose parents fled Iran moves to oust Hegseth te 2026-04-07T16:32:47.786Z Democrat whose parents fled Iran moves to oust Hegseth A Democratic congresswoman whose parents fled the regime of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini decades ago announced Monday she would file articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for alleged war crimes amid the current conflict. Rep. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona previously told the New York Times she initially "felt a rush of hope, but also unease" when she learned Americans and Israelis had taken out Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February. But she has since been harshly critical of how the Trump administration has overseen the conflict, including President Donald Trump’s Easter message to what’s left of Iranian leadership to "open the f---ing Strait" of Hormuz by Tuesday or risk strikes on critical infrastructure. "Donald Trump’s deranged statements — including one on Easter Sunday — are further entrenching our country and our world in another devastating, never-ending war," Ansari said in a statement announcing her plans to impeach Hegseth. 77-YEAR-OLD HOUSE DEM FACING YOUNGER PRIMARY CHALLENGERS SEEKS TO IMPEACH DONALD TRUMP Ansari claimed Trump is threatening war crimes in violation of the Geneva Convention and has already committed "illegal actions and atrocities already committed at his direction — including violence that has destroyed schools, hospitals, and critical civilian infrastructure." "As the daughter of Iranian immigrants who fled this regime, and as an American Congresswoman who swore an oath to the United States Constitution, I know that this cannot go on," she said. Ansari's father was a medical student studying in the United States when the Iranian Revolution broke out and couldn't return to Iran, while her mother fled and was sent to live with another family in Delaware at age 17 after the Khomeini regime continually restricted women's rights, according to the UK Guardian. Ansari urged invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office and said she would file articles of impeachment and seek to formally impeach Hegseth "next week." DEMOCRATS THREATEN TO GRIND SENATE TO A HALT TO FORCE PUBLIC IRAN HEARINGS She alleged the Pentagon chief "repeatedly violat[ed] his oath of office and his duty to the Constitution. Only Congress has the power to declare war, not a rogue president or his lackeys." "Hegseth’s reckless endangerment of U.S. servicemembers and repeated war crimes, including bombing a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, and willfully targeting civilian infrastructure, are grounds for impeachment and removal from office." Hegseth and Trump recently engineered the rescue of an airman shot down by Iranian forces over the weekend, with the president telling the press at the White House that a large military operation was required. Gen. Dan "Raizin" Caine declined to state how many troops were involved, likely for security reasons. When reached for comment, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson slammed the plan to impeach her boss, telling Fox News Digital that Ansari is "just another Democrat trying to make headlines" as an ongoing Mideast military operation and two "daring and successful" rescue operations were conducted. "Secretary Hegseth will continue to protect the homeland and unleash epic fury on Iran’s radical regime," Wilson said. "This is just another charade in an attempt to distract the American people from the major successes we have had here at the Department of War." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531863fb569bd90857d08 Say chow: Free & discounted food around Tucson this week te 2026-04-07T16:32:06.718Z Say chow: Free & discounted food around Tucson this week Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531723fb569bd90857cff Tucson resident Bannon gets Supreme Court help in erasing contempt charges te 2026-04-07T16:31:46.904Z Tucson resident Bannon gets Supreme Court help in erasing contempt charges Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5315f3fb569bd90857cf6 Tucson Council to vote on setting TEP election; Pima Supes talk Nanos' fate te 2026-04-07T16:31:27.358Z Tucson Council to vote on setting TEP election; Pima Supes talk Nanos' fate Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5314b3fb569bd90857ced Case vs. Tucson's 'mushroom man' ends after feds move to dismiss indictment te 2026-04-07T16:31:07.946Z Case vs. Tucson's 'mushroom man' ends after feds move to dismiss indictment Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531383fb569bd90857ce4 Az AG Kris Mayes to host Tuesday town hall on rising electric bills in Tucson te 2026-04-07T16:30:48.170Z Az AG Kris Mayes to host Tuesday town hall on rising electric bills in Tucson Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d531243fb569bd90857cdb Az Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from gov't property te 2026-04-07T16:30:28.418Z Az Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from gov't property Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52f053fb569bd90857b88 Reporter's Notebook: Why Trump may not be able to force Congress back over the DHS shutdown te 2026-04-07T16:21:25.574Z Reporter's Notebook: Why Trump may not be able to force Congress back over the DHS shutdown So Congress is now deep into week two of a 16-17 day recess for Easter and Passover. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is approaching two months. There’s no obvious path to end the impasse. This is why some GOP lawmakers — and conservative activists — demanded President Donald Trump summon Congress back into session and fund DHS. Let’s do a deep dive on that. The president has the authority to call Congress into session under "extraordinary" circumstances. But that hardly compels legislative activity – let alone craft a legislative solution. However, it’s unclear if Trump would even have the power to strong-arm the House and Senate back into session under current parliamentary circumstances. HOUSE GOP’S DHS FUNDING MEASURE SURVIVES CRITICAL HURDLE BUT PATH UNCERTAIN IN SENATE Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution states the following: "He may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them, and in Case of Disagreement between them, with Respect to the Time of Adjournment, he may adjourn them to such Time as he shall think proper." American presidents have called special sessions of Congress 45 times. Twenty-seven instances involved a recall of both chambers. President George Washington was the first to order a special session of Congress in 1791. Washington wrote to Vice President John Adams – the president of the Senate –  to convene the Senate to consider various nominations and to fill posts in Vermont, which was about to become the 14th state. Vermont was the first state following the original 13 colonies to enter statehood. President Abraham Lincoln ordered a special session for both bodies of Congress after the attack on Fort Sumter in 1861. In late July, 1948, President Harry Truman became the most recent chief executive to deploy his power to reconvene Congress. Congress adjourned for the year earlier that month. That never happens with the contemporary Congress. So Truman summoned lawmakers back to Washington on what is known as "Turnip Day" in Missouri, July 26. That’s the day when farmers should plant turnips for a fall harvest. So, historians bequeathed that particular Congressional meeting as the "Turnip Day Session." Truman wanted action on education policy, energy and housing. Future Senate Majority Leader Robert Taft (R-OH) declared that the Senate wouldn’t "give that fellow anything" during the meetings. Congress didn’t do much, passing two bills which the president felt fell short of his goals. That helped fuel Truman’s "Do Nothing Congress" moniker, which was the hallmark of his presidential campaign that fall. BEHIND THE SCENES OF CONGRESS' ELEVENTH-HOUR RUSH TO FUND THE DHS Again, the point is that a president may recall Congress to Washington. But that authority doesn’t necessarily dictate a legislative outcome. But what we must explore is what circumstances dictate "extraordinary Occasions" as spelled out in the Constitution. Well, that’s pretty vague. But it’s worth noting that in the 18th, 19th and even part of the 20th centuries, Congress only huddled in Washington for distinct periods. In fact, in those days, lawmakers were often gone from Washington for months at a time. That’s partly why the Founders installed a provision empowering the President to recall Congress in a time of crisis. However, as is often the case in politics, a crisis is in the eye of the beholder and far from constitutionally defined. So that brings us to present day. A failure to fund the Department of Homeland Security for nearly two months is a certain crisis. The decision to recall Congress is always up to the president. But there may be Constitutional limits on when a president may reconvene Congress. And despite the drama now enveloping funding for the Department of Homeland Security, Trump may be hamstrung in any effort to press lawmakers back into service in Washington. Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution says that, "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings." Since the House and Senate have not both adopted an adjournment resolution to be out of session for a fixed period of time, Congress could make the case that it’s not out of session to start with, huddling for just a few moments every three days in brief sessions. Thus, the parliamentary posture of Congress makes the option of ordering "both Houses, or either of them" to convene under Article II Section 3 unavailable to the President. SEE IT: LAWMAKERS CAUGHT ON VACATION AMID RECORD-BREAKING SHUTDOWN WHILE DHS WORKERS GO UNPAID One could certainly argue that Congress isn’t really in session right now, meeting every so often for a few seconds with a skeleton crew. It doesn’t matter. As stated above, the Constitution gives Congress ultimate authority to establish its own rules. President Barack Obama challenged whether Congress was actually in session or not when he tried to bypass the Senate confirmation process and install officials on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) during the period between Senate sessions. The Obama administration contended that Congress really wasn’t in session. Thus, the "recess appointment" option was available to the President, not requiring Senate confirmation. However in NLRB v. Canning in 2014, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of Congress. It upheld the right of Congress to make its own rules under Article I, Section 5. In other words, if Congress says it’s in session, it’s in session. And when it’s out, it’s out. It’s not up to the President to make that determination. Writing for the Court, former Justice Stephen Breyer found that "pro forma sessions count as sessions, not as periods of recess…the Senate is in session when it says it is, provided that, under its own rules, it retains the capacity to transact Senate business." The current parliamentary status of both the House and Senate mimics the conditions which triggered NLRB v. Canning. So, as much as some want President Trump to convene Congress, he simply can’t. Moreover, study Breyer’s point that the House and Senate have "the capacity to transact Senate business." We saw that last week when the Senate was supposed to be in a pro forma session, conducting no business. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) passed the Senate’s DHS funding plan for a second time, during what was scheduled to be a pro forma meeting. Don’t forget that some House conservatives wanted the Senate to use its pro forma last Monday to pass the House-approved DHS bill. So there were plenty of lawmakers, pundits and members of the public moaning about Congress leaving town and not fully addressing the DHS funding dispute. So, they turned to the president, hoping he would intervene for the first time since Harry Truman and command lawmakers to hustle back to Washington. No Turnip Day Session for this Congress this year. And if President Trump tried a "Turnip Day Session," it’s unlikely that any lawmakers would bother to "turnip" under the Constitution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52edd3fb569bd90857b6e How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran te 2026-04-07T16:20:45.239Z How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran In a series of Situation Room meetings, President Trump weighed his instincts against the deep concerns of his vice president and a pessimistic intelligence assessment. Here’s the inside story of how he made the fateful decision. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52ec93fb569bd90857b65 6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran te 2026-04-07T16:20:25.679Z 6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran New details from the weeks leading up to the campaign show how President Trump’s alignment with Benjamin Netanyahu and a lack of sustained opposition from his inner circle put the United States on a course to war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d4b3fb569bd90857ab9 US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants te 2026-04-07T16:14:03.974Z US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants The U.S. stock market drifted higher in tentative trading ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d373fb569bd90857aa6 Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions te 2026-04-07T16:13:43.860Z Supervisors vote to end airport advisory agreement with Capstone Aero Solutions KINGMAN — Saying that it "no longer requires" the services of its primary adviser regarding matters concerning Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, the Mohave County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to end the short-term contract. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d233fb569bd90857a9d Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail te 2026-04-07T16:13:23.905Z Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers a total of 422,613 vehicles, including 2021-23 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52d0f3fb569bd90857a94 Crypto prices for April 7, 2026 te 2026-04-07T16:13:03.439Z Crypto prices for April 7, 2026 Prices as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52cfa3fb569bd90857a84 ‘Extremely sick’ Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die’ in Iran later tonight as deadline looms te 2026-04-07T16:12:42.805Z ‘Extremely sick’ Trump threatens ‘a whole civilization will die’ in Iran later tonight as deadline looms Emergency crews work at the site of a US-Israeli strike on a residential building that also destroyed the adjacent Rafi-Nia Synagogue on April 7, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump continued to escalate his rhetoric against Iran Tuesday, even as some Republicans in Congress began to back away from his declarations, threatening that “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” he wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.  He ended the 85-word message with “God Bless the Great People of Iran!” Trump posted the early-morning message roughly 12 hours before his self-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or otherwise face U.S. strikes on the country’s bridges and power plants, he wrote Sunday in an expletive-laden Truth Social post.  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y, denounced Trump as “an extremely sick person.”  “Each Republican who refuses to join us in voting against this wanton war of choice owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is,” he wrote on X Tuesday morning. Threats follow rescue operations Trump’s flurry of fresh threats followed Iran’s downing of two U.S. military aircraft. U.S. forces and intelligence officers launched a major operation to rescue one of the plane’s weapons system officers, which proved successful Sunday, according to the president and U.S. officials. Two pilots had already been rescued. As of Tuesday, the United States struck Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal, according to The Associated Press, and Israeli forces struck eight bridges, according to a post on X by Israel’s military.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday forces had also struck railways. “Yesterday, we destroyed transport planes and dozens of helicopters. Today, we attacked the train tracks and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards,” he wrote on social media. Trump repeated the threat to bomb Iran’s civilian infrastructure Monday during a lengthy White House press conference. Targeting civilian infrastructure violates international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions that were updated following World War II. Sens. Ron Johnson, John Curtis express objections Republicans on Capitol Hill, with the exception of Kentucky’s Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie, have blocked efforts to rein in Trump’s war on Iran, but two more GOP voices against the conflict emerged in recent days.  Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., told conservative commentator John Solomon Monday that he is against Trump’s threats to bomb civilian targets in Iran. “I hope and pray that President Trump is just using this as bluster,” he said on the “John Solomon Reports” podcast, produced by Just the News. “… We are not at war with the Iranian people. We are trying to liberate them.” Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, declared opposition Friday to funding the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.  “I stand by the President’s actions taken in defense of our national security interests in the Middle East. But we must be clear-eyed about history and the Constitution. While I support maintaining our readiness and replenishing stockpiles, I cannot support funding for further military operations without a formal declaration of war from Congress,” he wrote on X. The U.S. and Israel began a joint bombing campaign on Iran on Feb. 28, killing the Islamic state’s top religious leader, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and numerous other senior leaders.  In response, Iran has targeted global oil trade by effectively choking off the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime passage for one-fifth of the world’s petroleum and liquid natural gas.  This is a developing story and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52ce53fb569bd90857a64 A timeline of Trump’s escalating deadlines on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz te 2026-04-07T16:12:21.298Z A timeline of Trump’s escalating deadlines on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Iran on Tuesday, demanding that all vessels be allowed to transit through the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on critical infrastructure. The warning comes after weeks of escalating threats and missed deadlines. "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. "We will find out tonight — one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the world," he added, referencing his 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire and reopen the strait. Trump's warning sharply raises the stakes in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital artery for the global energy supply, where disruptions have sent oil and gas prices surging worldwide. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN The waterway, which lies between Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, is one of the world’s most critical energy choke points, carrying roughly 20 million barrels of oil a day along with about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas. The strait is also a vital artery for refined fuels, including products like jet fuel. The latest threat builds on a pattern of deadlines Trump has imposed on Tehran over the strait. Here is a timeline of those demands: In a Truth Social post, Trump declared that if Iran did not "FULLY OPEN" the strait within 48 hours, the United States would "obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" Ali Mousavi, Iran’s permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization, responded by saying that the Strait of Hormuz was "open to everyone" except Tehran's enemies. Meanwhile, other Iranian officials warned that attacks on energy infrastructure would amount to an attack on the Iranian people and would be met with retaliation. SAN FRANCISCO BECOMES FIRST US CITY WHERE DIESEL PRICES TOP $8 A GALLON Two days later, Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that the U.S. had had "productive" conversations with Iran and that he had ordered the Pentagon to delay any strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. Iranian officials publicly denied that any talks were taking place. Trump again extended his deadline — this time by 10 days, to April 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern — saying in a social media post that he was "pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction" at the Iranian government’s request. WHERE GAS PRICES ARE RISING FASTEST AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH WARNING TO IRAN Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that "great progress" had been made in negotiations to end the conflict. At the same time, he warned that if a deal was not reached and the Strait of Hormuz was not "immediately" opened, the United States would destroy Iran’s power plants, oil wells, Kharg Island — the country’s main oil export hub — and "possibly all" desalination plants. Trump said Iran requested a ceasefire, a claim Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson called "false and baseless," according to the state news agency IRIB. In a social media post, Trump said the United States would consider a ceasefire only once the strait was "open, free and clear," adding: "Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!" WHERE GAS PRICES ARE RISING FASTEST AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH WARNING TO IRAN Trump warned in a Truth Social post that "time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them."  The post followed several conflicting statements in previous days, in which he alternately criticized allies for not acting to reopen the strait and suggested it would reopen on its own. In a profanity-laced post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump wrote: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. "There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F-----’ Strait, you crazy b-------, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah." "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!" he wrote in a second post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52cd13fb569bd90857a5b Rory McIlroy says he will 'acknowledge' Tiger Woods at Masters dinner following DUI arrest te 2026-04-07T16:12:01.359Z Rory McIlroy says he will 'acknowledge' Tiger Woods at Masters dinner following DUI arrest Tiger Woods will be notably absent from Augusta National this week following his DUI arrest in Florida, but Rory McIlroy said he plans to "acknowledge" the five-time Masters champion when past winners gather for their annual dinner on Tuesday. Woods, along with three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson, will miss the annual dinner, which features a four-course menu inspired by the Northern Irishman’s favorites, including his mother’s bacon-wrapped dates and yellowfin tuna carpaccio modeled after a dish from his favorite New York restaurant. "Unfortunately, there will be a couple of guys that won't be in that room, which is a shame, but I want to make sure that they're acknowledged as well," McIlroy told Golf Channel on Sunday.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "They've been two of the greatest champions that the Masters has ever seen. But it's going to be a really cool night. I can't wait. I hope everyone enjoys the dinner and enjoys everything that I've selected." Woods was arrested on charges of driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a blood alcohol level test after law enforcement said his vehicle collided with another vehicle on March 27. Deputies said they believed Woods was driving impaired. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported observing several signs of impairment at the scene, noting that the golf legend was "sweating profusely" and that his movements appeared "lethargic and slow." TIGER WOODS CAR CRASH BODYCAM FOOTAGE RELEASED: 'ALL OF A SUDDEN, BOOM' Woods was placed under arrest after performing a series of field sobriety tests, and during a search, law enforcement found "two white pills inside Woods’ left-side pant pocket." According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief. Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley confirmed days after his arrest that Woods, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, would not be competing at the Masters.  "Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being," Ridley said. "Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be felt here in Augusta." This is the second straight year Woods has missed the Masters. He ruptured his Achilles tendon in March 2025, also missing the Masters Club dinner that year. Mickelson, 55, announced last week that he would also be withdrawing from the Masters as he and his family continue "to navigate a personal health matter." 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/69d52ca93fb569bd90857a25 U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs te 2026-04-07T16:11:21.179Z U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs nprevenas Mon, 6 Apr 2026 - 21:46 U of A earns several top marks in latest US News ranking for grad programs Today Several University of Arizona graduate programs Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52c933fb569bd90857a09 Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand te 2026-04-07T16:10:59.508Z Anthropic ups compute deal with Google and Broadcom amid skyrocketing demand Anthropic bulked up its compute deal with Google and Broadcom as the company has seen its run-rate revenue surge to $30 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52c7f3fb569bd908579eb Tucson explora energía pública ante alza de tarifas te 2026-04-07T16:10:39.661Z Tucson explora energía pública ante alza de tarifas Leer en inglés Ante el aumento de las facturas energéticas y unos objetivos climáticos que podrían resultar inalcanzables, el Concejo Municipal de Tucson está evaluando si la ciudad debería incursionar en el sector energético. En una reunión celebrada el pasado 3 de marzo, el concejo debatió cuatro posibles modelos de gestión energética pública, que van desde un programa de agregación de elección comunitaria hasta la adquisición total de la red eléctrica de Tucson Electric Power; una medida que podría costar hasta $4 mil millones y tardar una década en completarse. El debate fue solicitado por la alcaldesa Regina Romero y la concejala del Distrito 6, Miranda Schubert, en respuesta a las inquietudes de los residentes sobre el alza de las tarifas energéticas, y se produce tras cinco años de trabajo en Tucson Resilient Together, el plan de acción y adaptación climática de la ciudad. En esa misma sesión, el concejo votó por unanimidad para instruir a la Comisión de Clima, Energía y Sostenibilidad de la ciudad a que lidere un estudio sobre las oportunidades a largo plazo en el ámbito de la energía pública que se alineen con los objetivos climáticos de la ciudad. La ciudad lleva ya algún tiempo sentando las bases para abordar este asunto. Fatima Luna, directora de resiliencia de la ciudad, participó anteriormente en conversaciones sobre un posible acuerdo de franquicia con Tucson Electric Power; asimismo, el concejo se reunió recientemente con la fiscal general Kris Mayes para analizar la posibilidad de intervenir en el proceso de revisión tarifaria de TEP. En 2025, el personal municipal organizó siete asambleas ciudadanas para escuchar las expectativas de los residentes respecto a un posible acuerdo de colaboración energética; asimismo, se hizo público un borrador de acuerdo con TEP para recibir comentarios de la ciudadanía. Diversos miembros de la comunidad también han presentado al concejo su propia propuesta de acuerdo de colaboración energética, un modelo que ya están explorando otras ciudades, como San Diego. “Para mí, un acuerdo de colaboración energética reviste una importancia crucial, ya que me permite garantizar que cumplamos con los objetivos climáticos de la ciudad de Tucson; además, dicho acuerdo establece el nivel de inversión que nuestra empresa de servicios energéticos destinará a nuestras iniciativas de acción climática,” declaró Romero. Decenas de miembros de la comunidad protestaron frente al Ayuntamiento en abril de 2025, después de que el Concejo Municipal de Tucson votara a favor de someter a votación de los electores un nuevo acuerdo de franquicia con TEP. Foto de Colton Allder. Romero añadió que, dado que la administración Trump ha recortado los fondos federales destinados al clima y la sostenibilidad, un acuerdo de colaboración energética se ha convertido en una de las pocas vías restantes para financiar el plan Tucson Resilient Together. "Escuchamos constantemente inquietudes sobre el aumento de los costos energéticos; percibimos un deseo de mayor certidumbre tarifaria a largo plazo, interés en alinear nuestro suministro de energía con los objetivos climáticos y un interés más amplio en el control local," afirmó Luna. "En resumen: existen caminos, pero ninguno de ellos será sencillo." Las cuatro opciones analizadas fueron la agregación de elección comunitaria, la creación de un servicio público municipal para abastecer una instalación municipal ya existente, la creación de un servicio público municipal para abastecer nuevos desarrollos urbanísticos y la municipalización total de TEP dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Según la legislación estatal, cualquiera de estas opciones requeriría la aprobación de los votantes, así como la construcción desde cero de un nuevo sistema operativo, lo que incluye la contratación de personal y la infraestructura de facturación. Bajo el modelo de agregación de elección comunitaria, la ciudad crearía una agencia encargada de adquirir energía en nombre de los residentes, mientras que TEP continuaría operando la red eléctrica. Este modelo no exigiría la adquisición de la infraestructura de servicios públicos existente ni la toma del control operativo, ya que se centra en la adquisición de energía más que en la propiedad de la empresa de servicios públicos. Luna señaló que este modelo podría ofrecer una vía para alcanzar el objetivo del plan Tucson Resilient Together, lograr la neutralidad de carbono en toda la ciudad para el año 2045. Actualmente, la agregación de elección comunitaria no está autorizada por la legislación de Arizona, aunque figura en la agenda legislativa aprobada por la ciudad de Tucson. "A veces, avanzar en una dirección que proteja a nuestras familias trabajadoras supone una lucha constante contra nuestra legislatura estatal," comentó Romero. "Resultan desgarradoras las historias que escucho en relación con los servicios públicos en nuestra ciudad. He conversado con muchas familias trabajadoras que, cada verano, durante cuatro o cinco meses, reciben facturas de electricidad de 400 o 500 dólares." Otra opción consistiría en utilizar una instalación municipal existente con cierta capacidad de generación de energía, como por ejemplo, un centro recreativo, como base para crear un servicio público municipal, actuando la ciudad simultáneamente como proveedora y como cliente. Michael Catanzaro, Gerente de Energía de la ciudad, señaló que este enfoque reforzaría la resiliencia energética mediante el almacenamiento en baterías y proporcionaría a la ciudad un entorno controlado para poner a prueba los procesos de adquisición y facturación de servicios públicos. La tercera opción implicaría que la ciudad construyera una nueva infraestructura energética desde cero, en lugar de adquirir activos ya existentes. Catanzaro indicó que los modelos financieros sugieren que este enfoque es viable con una capacidad de cinco megavatios, cantidad suficiente para abastecer de energía a entre 1,300 y 2,000 hogares, a entre 20 y 40 acres de desarrollo industrial, o bien a un único gran cliente industrial. No obstante, esta opción enfrenta diversos obstáculos, entre ellos los conflictos relacionados con los territorios de servicio y la necesidad de una inversión de capital inicial considerable. La opción de mayor alcance sería la municipalización total: que la ciudad asumiera la propiedad y la operación de los activos que TEP posee actualmente dentro de los límites municipales, convirtiéndo así en la proveedora minorista de energía con pleno control sobre las tarifas, los recursos y la planificación. El costo económico constituye un obstáculo importante. La ciudad estima que la adquisición podría ascender a $3 mil millones, mientras que TEP sitúa dicha cifra en $4 mil millones; una suma que, tal como señaló el Administrador Municipal Tim Thomure, cuadruplicó la deuda actual de la ciudad, si bien añadió que los ingresos generados por el servicio público contribuirían a compensar dicho monto. Más allá del costo, una municipalización total probablemente desencadenaría años de litigios y una campaña de oposición bien financiada; el proceso podría extenderse hasta una década y requeriría la aprobación de los votantes. Menos del 10 % de las ciudades que lo intentan logran tener éxito. El capítulo de Tucson de los Socialistas Democráticos de América estaba recolectando firmas en 2025 para una petición en apoyo a una opción de servicio público, en medio de los aumentos de tarifas de TEP. Cortesía de Instagram. Varias grandes ciudades, incluida Los Ángeles, operan bajo este modelo. A nivel local, la Nación Tohono O'odham cuenta con la Autoridad de Servicios Públicos Tohono O'odham, de propiedad tribal, para suministrar energía a la reserva. TEP se opone a la municipalización, argumentando que esta sobrecargar los recursos públicos y aumentaría las facturas colectivas de energía en miles de millones de dólares a lo largo de 20 años para recuperar los costos iniciales. La empresa de servicios públicos afirma que el mejor camino para que la ciudad logre ahorros en las facturas y un control local reside en la cooperación, en lugar de en la propiedad municipal. Romero declaró que el costo de adquirir los activos de TEP para una municipalización total es "algo que no está a nuestro alcance en este momento," dadas las otras necesidades de la ciudad; no obstante, expresó su esperanza de que un acuerdo de colaboración energética pueda generar beneficios para la comunidad y propiciar las inversiones climáticas que la ciudad busca. "La refrigeración no es un lujo aquí en el desierto; es una necesidad de salud pública," afirmó Lane Santa Cruz, concejala del Distrito 1. "Escuchamos las mismas inquietudes una y otra vez, y lo vivimos en carne propia: el aumento de los costos energéticos está ejerciendo una presión real sobre nuestras familias, nuestros adultos mayores y nuestros residentes médicamente vulnerables. Espero que sigamos monitoreando esta situación para poder continuar abordando." Nikki Lee, concejala del Distrito 4, reconoció la existencia del programa de asistencia para personas de bajos ingresos de TEP, pero señaló que este asciende a tan solo 20 dólares mensuales; según ella, esto hace que la intervención de la ciudad para garantizar una energía asequible sea aún más necesaria, dado el aumento de las tarifas. Schubert destacó que el movimiento a favor de la energía pública ha crecido significativamente en los últimos tres años gracias a las peticiones comunitarias y a la labor organizativa, y comentó que su oficina recibe a diario mensajes de residentes del Distrito 6 instando al concejo a tomarse este asunto en serio. "Hemos escuchado alto y claro que los habitantes de Tucson priorizan la resiliencia climática, la asequibilidad, la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas," afirmó Schubert. "A medida que avanzamos en esta conversación sobre escenarios realmente complejos, que presentan tanto pros como contras, solo espero que logremos mantener el enfoque centrado en las familias que se ven afectadas por estas decisiones, y en aquello que nos garantice las mejores condiciones en términos de asequibilidad, responsabilidad ante el público, transparencia y resiliencia energética, logrando así la modernización y limpieza de nuestra red eléctrica." Ian Stash es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. 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/69d52c6c3fb569bd908579d9 Bisbee hosts vintage baseball tournament this weekend te 2026-04-07T16:10:20.087Z Bisbee hosts vintage baseball tournament this weekend A Bisbee ballpark that once hosted 17 Hall of Fame players will come alive again this weekend when eight teams gather to play baseball by the rules of the 1860s. The historic Warren Ballpark is hosting the 15th annual Copper City Classic on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. Eight teams from Arizona, California and Colorado will play 14 games across the two days — 10 on Saturday and four on Sunday — with play beginning at 10 a.m. both days. For Friends of Warren Ballpark President Patrick Murphy, the ballfield is hallowed ground for those who participate. "It's our 'Field of Dreams,'" Murphy said. Warren Ballpark was built in 1909 and is one of the oldest continuously used professional baseball stadiums in the United States. It has hosted mining league teams, minor league clubs like the Bisbee Bees and Yanks, and legends like Jim Thorpe. The ballpark also served as a holding site for 1,200 strikers during the 1917 Bisbee Deportation. The event is not a traditional tournament but a celebration of vintage baseball. "It's more for fun," Murphy said. "We really draw the teams in because of the historic aspect of the field." The 15th annual Copper City Classic will take place at historic Warren Ballpark in Bisbee on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12. Photo by Paul “Bucky” Biwer. Murphy isn't just an organizer. He also participates as a player and captain for the Higley Haymakers, which play out of Phoenix but compete around the U.S. "We play once a month, just a bunch of (us) guys playing," Murphy said. "My team, we go across the United States (to) compete in different groups (of) tournaments, (including) the World Vintage Baseball tournament at the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan." Murphy's roots at the ballpark date back to his childhood, making his involvement since 2015 a full-circle moment. "The park is just something I've always loved," Murphy said. "My house was just over the right field wall, I would sit on my porch and watch baseball games (and) hear the crack of the bat, so I have deep memories with this ballpark." One of the main reasons the event has been running for so long is the players who consistently return each year. "I think the big thing is, people have been doing this for 15 years plus," Murphy said. "To be able to play on that field and to step on places that, at one point, there was as many as 17 Hall of Fame players that have played there." Scott Shaw, commissioner of the Arizona Vintage Baseball League, has seen the highs and lows of vintage baseball in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking over the league three years ago. Before Shaw stepped into a leadership role, he started out as a player. "Then I started my own team," said Shaw, who plays for the Mesa Miners. Players will be wearing uniforms and following the rules from the 1860s. Photo by Paul “Bucky” Biwer. After the league's previous board and leadership stepped down, Shaw stepped in to help. "The board disappeared down to one person who then moved away," Shaw said. "Somebody (had) to take over and I was pretty good with organizing stuff, so I volunteered to do that." The league also had to navigate the pandemic before Shaw stepped in as commissioner and was one of the last sporting activities to return to normal. "This (league) was a late bloomer to come back to it because a lot of the people in the league are older, so they were a little fearful to get out and hesitant," Shaw said. Despite these hurdles, the league has regained stability and is now enjoying the magic and nostalgia that is vintage baseball. Of all the events he's helped organize, Shaw said his favorite is the Copper City Classic. "There's a lot of history there, (which makes it) a great field to play on," he said. Games for this year's Copper City Classic start at 10 a.m. both days. Tickets start at $10 for a single day, with both days costing $15. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Military members can also get in free with their ID. Patrick Moore is a journalism major at the University of Arizona and an intern with Tucson Spotlight. Contact him at patrickcmoore@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. 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Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d52a2f3fb569bd90857992 Vance says Iran has '2 pathways' as 12-hour deadline looms, prays US on 'God's side' in nixing nuclear threat te 2026-04-07T16:00:47.862Z Vance says Iran has '2 pathways' as 12-hour deadline looms, prays US on 'God's side' in nixing nuclear threat Vice President JD Vance said that Iran has "two pathways" it can take regarding the conclusion of the war as President Donald Trump’s 12-hour deadline is looming Tuesday for the regime to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its power plants and bridges.  Vance, speaking in Hungary, also said he is praying that the United States is on "God’s side" in its pursuit to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.  "There are two pathways that this thing is ultimately going to end. First of all, the United States has largely accomplished its military objectives," Vance said. "There are still some things that we'd like to do, for example, on Iranian ability to manufacture weapons, that we'd like to do a little bit more work on militarily. But fundamentally, the military objectives of the United States have been completed."  "I think there really are two pathways, and I'm oversimplifying this a little bit, but I think pathway one is where the Iranians decide they're going to be a normal country. They're not going to fund terrorism anymore. They're going to be part of the world system of commerce and exchange," Vance continued. "And that's going to mean much better things for them economically. It's going to mean better things for the peace and safety of the world. It's going to mean a lot of good things for a lot of people all over the planet. That's option A."  LIVE UPDATES: TRUMP DEADLINE FOR IRAN TICKS CLOSER AS ISLAMIC REPUBLIC REJECTS TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE "Option B is that the Iranians don't come to the table and they stay committed to terrorism, to terrorizing their neighbors, not just Israel but of course their Arab neighbors too. Then the economic situation in Iran is going to continue to be very, very bad. And frankly, it will probably get worse," the vice president said.  "The president also has been very clear that while the Iranians are trying to exact as much economic cost through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has the ability to extract much greater economic costs on Iran than Iran has an ability to extract costs on us or on our friends in the world," Vance also said. "So I hope that they're smart. The president has set a deadline for about 12 hours from now, and the United States, we're going to find out. But there's going to be a lot of negotiation between now and then, and I'm hopeful that it gets to a good resolution."  HEGSETH TIES IRAN RESCUE TO EASTER STORY AND JESUS CHRIST: 'A PILOT REBORN' Vance told reporters Tuesday that his attitude toward military conflict has been to pray that "we are on God's side." "We’re doing this because we don't want a regime that has committed acts of terrorism to have the world's most dangerous weapon. Because that would mean a lot of innocent people dead," Vance said about the war. "I certainly hope that God agrees with the decision that Iran shouldn't have a nuclear weapon, but I'll keep praying about it."  Vance also accused Iran of unleashing "acts of economic terrorism" that are obstructing the free flow of gas and oil around the world.  "So they've got to know, we've got tools in our toolkit that we so far haven't decided to use. The president of the United States can decide to use them, and he will decide to use them if the Iranians don't change their course of conduct," he warned.  Vance also confirmed Tuesday that "we were going to strike some military targets on Kharg Island" and "I believe we have done so." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d525943fb569bd9085738a James Carville delivers blunt reality check about why Democratic Party remains unpopular te 2026-04-07T15:41:08.167Z James Carville delivers blunt reality check about why Democratic Party remains unpopular Democratic strategist James Carville got blunt about why the Democratic Party remains unpopular on Monday, telling MS NOW host Ari Melber it was because they haven't won elections. Melber noted polling published this month by CNN/SSRS that found just 28% of Americans have a favorable view of the Democratic Party, compared to 32% who have a favorable view of the Republican Party. Melber asked Carville whether this was troubling as the party looks to take back Congress in November. "No," Carville responded. "The reason that people don't like the Democratic Party is the same reason I don't like it right now: we lost. When you win, that changes everything. People are part of a political party because they want the party to win elections. We lost the last election. You're not supposed to like us, OK? I don't like us." Carville said the most important thing a political party can do is win elections and said he would start liking the Democratic Party again once they win some elections. DEMOCRATIC SENATOR LAMENTS PARTY'S MESSAGING PROBLEM AS RATINGS PLUMMET TO 30-YEAR LOW "And the public is justifiably harsh toward Democrats, as they well should be. And the way to cure that is not with a seven-point plan that you're not going to get through between now and 2028 anyway, but it's to go forth and win the election. Then the Democrats will start liking you again," Carville responded. Carville told Melber, "That's simply what it is. I keep seeing that, and don't try to address that. Just like I say, don't just do nothing — stand there. If you do that, party favorability is going to go up 7%, 10% already. And then you get some presidential candidates, it'll go up more." The same CNN poll also revealed that more voters said they would support Democrats in the midterms, 48%, compared to Republicans, 42%. DEMOCRATS HAVE HIT 'ROCK BOTTOM,' PARTY LEADER SAYS; HERE'S HIS UNORTHODOX REBOUND PLAN The Democrats have won multiple elections in the last year, including two gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Carville has lashed out at President Donald Trump multiple times over the last few months and on Friday said he hoped he didn't "croak" before the midterms. "You sit down, and you listen to me, you fat f---," Carville began. "I told you that you'd be gone by April Fools of 2027," he continued. "I'm getting a little worried. I've got to tell you, I watched that word mash you had the night before last, I guess it was. Man, I've got to tell you, don’t go throw the f---ing number on me before the election, because I want you very, very aware on election night when people tell you what the f--- they think of you. They hate you. Everybody hates you." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Carville then critiqued the president's recent erosion in the polls. Fox News' Taylor Penley contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d525663fb569bd9085735d Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI te 2026-04-07T15:40:22.424Z Google Maps can now write captions for your photos using AI Gemini can now create captions when users are looking to share a photo or video. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d523223fb569bd9085730f Iryna Zarutska mural moved to new Providence location after pressure campaign from mayor, activists te 2026-04-07T15:30:42.798Z Iryna Zarutska mural moved to new Providence location after pressure campaign from mayor, activists After left-wing activists in conjunction with Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett Smiley launched an intense pressure campaign against a mural of slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, sparking the project's cancellation, another business in the city has stepped up to display the mural. Opa the Phoenician, a Lebanese restaurant in Providence's historic Federal Hill, is now home to the mural, which artist Ian Gaudreau began working on Friday. The previous location was The Dark Lady, an LGBT bar in the city's downtown. But that bar was browbeaten by critics into pausing and then altogether cancelling the project. Smiley was the most prominent voice to speak out against the project. PROVIDENCE MAYOR CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURAL, SAYS INTENT IS 'DIVISIVE,' 'MISGUIDED' "The murder of the individual depicted in this mural was a devastating tragedy, but the misguided, isolating intent of those funding murals like the one across the country is divisive and does not represent Providence," he said in a statement, adding that he wanted to "encourage our community to support local artists whose work brings us closer together rather than divide us." Co-owner of Opa, Francois Karam, emphasized that the restaurant is owned by immigrants and the mural is a way to honor Zarutska's story as an immigrant. "[Iryna] was once an immigrant chasing the American dream," Karam said, according to WJAR. "She worked to build a life for herself and lost it along the way. This mural is our way of honoring her on a building owned by an immigrant family who understands that journey." DEM LAWMAKER SPARKS ONLINE FIRESTORM AFTER SAYING IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURAL DOESN’T ALIGN WITH CITY’S VALUES Gaudreau echoed that sentiment. "He has an immigrant family story himself," he said of Karam. "So he really connected with that Iryna, and he felt really passionate about the project." Zarutska was killed on Aug. 22 after she was randomly stabbed from behind on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light-rail train. The suspect in her unprovoked murder is Decarlos Brown Jr., who had a lengthy rap sheet, including convictions for larceny, breaking and entering, and armed robbery. He had previously served five years in prison. Fox News Digital reached out to Smiley's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51ec63fb569bd90857259 Beverly Westover Hatch te 2026-04-07T15:12:06.066Z Beverly Westover Hatch Beverly Westover Hatch was born Feb. 8, 1937, in Winslow to Victor Westover and Alta Castleberry and passed on March 26, 2026. Her childhood was spent in Joseph City and Holbrook, Woodburn, Ore. and San Francisco, Calif. She graduated from Holbrook High in 1955 and soon after married her sweetheart, Merwin Coy Hatch, in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple. Together, Beverly and Coy raised four children: Blaine (Loni) Hatch, Brenda (Sterling) Tanner, David (Holly) Hatch, and AnneMarie (Jim) Passey; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.       She loved being a homemaker, a schoolteacher for 33 years, serving in her church and beautifying everything around her. She cherished many dear friendships and made them a true priority in her life. She treasured her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a devotion we all felt.       A lifelong learner, Beverly earned a BA in Education from ASU in 1962 and later a M.Ed. from NAU in 1993. She had a special love for reading good literature and delighted in sharing this passion with her students and family.        We will be eternally grateful for her example of love, faith, friendship, perseverance, and hard work. We love her deeply and will miss this wonderful, classy lady.       Full obituary available at owenslivingstonmortuary.com. The post Beverly Westover Hatch first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51eb03fb569bd90857241 Dozens of lawmakers are ditching Congress for governor’s races and the exit door te 2026-04-07T15:11:44.975Z Dozens of lawmakers are ditching Congress for governor’s races and the exit door The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Congress will look considerably different next year, after dozens of its members move on to other political offices or retire, a number that’s likely to grow as some of those hoping to stay lose their reelection bids.  A turnover of at least 13% will be the highest in more than three decades, bringing in a wave of new lawmakers, who will be looked to as a source of solutions for some of the country’s biggest problems.  But the loss of institutional knowledge and negotiating expertise held by committee chairmen and seasoned lawmakers will not be easily replaced.  Experts interviewed by States Newsroom said a surge of freshmen could lead to a further concentration of power in congressional leaders and heighten the influence of lobbyists, though they added there are benefits as well.  “Serving in Congress is like any other job. It takes you some time to figure out how to be good at it,” said Molly Reynolds, vice president and director of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution. “Even members who come in with state legislative experience, they will know some things about legislating, but they won’t know all the things about Congress.” New lawmakers don’t often understand the more complicated procedures and practices, like budget reconciliation, which Republicans used last year to enact their “big, beautiful” law.  “We ran the reconciliation process last year with lots of members who had never experienced a reconciliation bill before,” Reynolds said. “And one consequence of this kind of lack of experience is that that can stand to empower party leaders even more.”  But, she added, there can be value in “having younger members, who have a different time horizon for thinking about some of the problems facing the country.”  Generational change ahead So far 57 House lawmakers, 21 Democrats and 36 Republicans, have opted to run for another political position or retire. In the Senate, four Democrats and seven Republicans are choosing to leave for one reason or another, according to data compiled by Ballotpedia.  Jonathan K. Hanson, lecturer in public policy at the University of Michigan, said it can take a while for newer members to learn the policy landscape well enough to understand when to listen to outside influence and when not to.  “A person doesn’t walk into Congress knowing how things work,” he said. “And the more that you have people who are fresh, kind of green, don’t know how to navigate the institution, the more power that special interests, lobbyists, so forth might have to influence the political process.” Hanson also said that “some generational change is a good thing.” Longing to be the chief executive North Dakota Republican Sen. John Hoeven said many of his colleagues are opting to run for governor, which he believes is a superior role to the one he holds now.  “I was governor for 10 years before I came here. It’s the best job you can have. It’s a better job than Senate,” Hoeven said. “I mean, it’s an honor to serve in the Senate, for sure. But you just can’t find a better job than being governor. So that’s totally understandable.” More than a dozen lawmakers are running for governor, including Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Colorado Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet, Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn. Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said being a member of Congress can be difficult, leading some lawmakers to head for the exits and other opportunities.   “This is not an easy job and people, you know, decide that they’ve had a good chapter and want to do something else,” Kaine said. “I can understand why people might make that call.” South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson, who is campaigning to be governor of his home state, said that every two years, the institution changes when more experienced members leave and newer ones are voted into Congress.  “Every cycle, we always have plenty of retirements, certainly enough retirements to change the nature of the body,” Johnson said. “The bigger factor is, who replaces those who have left? And of course, we’re not going to know that until after the primaries and generals are wrapped up.” Primary elections began in early March and will take place on different dates in each state through mid-September.  Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who is set to leave at the end of this year, said the impact of retirements will depend on which candidates Americans elect during November’s midterm elections. “If you have people who are getting elected who are practical, common-sense problem solvers, that’ll be good,” Peters said. “If people are hyper-partisan, either left or right, that’s not going to be good.”  Oklahoma Republican Rep. Tom Cole said the retirements from members of his own party could have an impact on the elections. “Obviously, we’re losing some very good members. And it’s easier, as a rule, to defend an incumbent than it is to win an open seat, particularly in a challenging year,” Cole said. “But look, these things run in cycles. You just have to work your way through it.” Travel, long hours, little satisfaction Hanson from the University of Michigan said more Republicans have decided to retire or seek another office because their party is likely to lose at least one chamber of Congress.  “They’re expecting to lose control of the House of Representatives, and it’s not very enticing for them to stay in the fight under those circumstances,” he said.  The mounting challenges that come with being a member of Congress are part of the reason some lawmakers are planning to step aside from their current roles, Hanson said.  “I do think that the job, while seeming glamorous from the outside, is not that glamorous from the inside,” he said. “There’s lots of travel. Even when you go home, you’re traveling around your district. It’s hard on family life. The hours can be very long in those late-night voting sessions.  “And then that would be one thing if what you’re getting out of it is a positive sense of contributing to the broader good, to, you know, the idea of public service.” But, Hanson added, there aren’t that many opportunities these days for lawmakers to pass legislation they believe is meaningful.  “So I think it’s fair to say that while there are certain people who are attracted to being in the thick of this kind of scene, a lot of people find that it’s just not a very satisfying occupation,” he said.  Zachary Peskowitz, a political science professor at Emory University in Georgia, said there are both pros and cons to more than 65 lawmakers leaving Congress at one time.   “On the one hand, there are a lot of members who have a lot of seniority and have served for a long time and a lot of expertise but are in their 70s and 80s in some cases,” he said. “And there have been concerns about how engaged some of them are.” Younger members, Peskowitz said, may “approach the job with more energy than you might get from somebody who’s been in Congress for decades.” Newer lawmakers will also likely come with different viewpoints and priorities, he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51e9b3fb569bd90857221 DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages, links practice to 'stealth jihad' te 2026-04-07T15:11:23.699Z DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages, links practice to 'stealth jihad' Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken pride in making Florida a leader among red states, but he acknowledged Monday that it was behind in banning cousin marriages, which he is hoping will be outlawed in the near future. "Florida doesn’t ban cousin marriage: That’s a hanging curveball for us to do; we need to do that," DeSantis, famously a fan of baseball, said at a Tampa signing ceremony on another new law empowering state officials to designate groups as terrorist organizations and expel students who support them. DeSantis urged state lawmakers to ban marriage between first cousins, reopening debate over a practice that remains legal in Florida but is barred in most states. "Other states have done it," DeSantis continued. "I don’t know why we wouldn’t, but obviously that feeds into some of the stealth jihad that we see, when you’re allowing things like that. It’s things that are coming in from other cultures that are not consistent with the United States culture, and certainly our culture here in Florida." GOP GOVERNOR LAYS OUT PLAN TO ‘PURGE’ TERRORISTS AND TERROR SUPPORTERS FROM STATE Florida already bans marriages involving close relatives such as siblings, parents, grandparents, nieces and nephews, but first cousins are not on the prohibited list. The governor’s push follows the failure of HB 733, a 2025 proposal that would have added first cousins to the ban starting July 1. Supporters of such a measure cite public health concerns tied to a higher risk of genetic disorders, while critics argue the issue falls under personal freedom and private family decisions. REPUBLICAN SAYS ‘MUSLIMS DON’T BELONG IN AMERICAN SOCIETY,’ DRAWS FIERCE DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH DeSantis teased future action on a cousin marriage ban last month. "For some reason the ban on cousin marriages was dropped during the legislative process," DeSantis wrote on X. "Stay tuned." FLORIDA DESIGNATES MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND CAIR AS FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS, DESANTIS SAYS This is DeSantis' last legislative session as governor, as he terms out at the end of this year, but there remains the possibility he could call for a special session to reintroduce the effort, if not HB 733, Florida Politics reported Monday. "Now, there were some things that were a part of this package that we may need to add in upcoming, because I think there were some things that we really need," DeSantis said, calling it an "important" issue for American culture and immigration law. "We have got to stop as a country importing people that reject the values of this country, and that's just been going on for a long time," he added. GOP WHIP: ‘AMERICA-HATING TERRORISTS’ SHOULD LOSE CITIZENSHIP UNDER SCAM ACT DeSantis pointed to the recent arrest of the niece and grand niece of late Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. "How do they get to where she was even here to begin with?" the governor asked. "What is it about our laws or administrative bureaucracy over what I think a period of four or five years?" TEXAS GOV ABBOTT DECLARES CAIR, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AS TERRORIST GROUPS, PREVENTING LAND PURCHASES DeSantis' newly signed law empowers the state's chief of domestic security, governor and cabinet to designate any organization they determine engages in extremist acts as a "terrorist organization." After such a designation, the group can be forcibly dissolved and face a freeze on state funding, according to the legislation. It also says that students shall be expelled from their institution if they "promoted a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization." Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51e883fb569bd90857218 Kardashian company co-founder advises women to become 'two-hour' mothers te 2026-04-07T15:11:04.042Z Kardashian company co-founder advises women to become 'two-hour' mothers Emma Grede, co-founder of Kim Kardashian’s Skims and CEO and co-founder of Khloé Kardashian’s Good American, is aiming to "dismantle the lies that women have been sold" on parenting as a businesswoman — suggesting women spend no more than three hours a day with their children. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Saturday, Grede previewed her upcoming book "Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life," which aims to push a more self-focused view of women in motherhood. "Women are drained and exhausted," Grede said. "And so to put upon yourself that every waking minute is oriented around your kids is not a way to live." MICHELLE OBAMA COMPLAINS THAT SOCIETY TELLS WOMEN 'DON’T HAVE AN ABORTION' BUT FAILS TO AID MOTHERS Grede, who has four children, called herself a "max three-hour mum," spending only three hours with her kids from nine to noon on weekends before moving to activities that "fill [her] cup." "Cutting sandwiches into star shapes? That was never it for me," Grede said. Grede added that she does not take part in activities that she considers "overparenting," such as reading school emails, and even suggested that some women are better suited to be "two-hour" mothers. Instead, she encouraged women to focus on creating more "high-impact, core memories" through big moments like weekend getaways. Ideally, Grede said that women should "come out and be honest" about their goals in their careers and family life and be willing to stand firm even with tradeoffs. 'THE VIEW' HOSTS DEFEND MOTHERHOOD AFTER POP STAR CHAPPELL ROAN CLAIMS FRIENDS WITH KIDS 'ARE IN HELL' BIDEN-ERA CIA REPORT TIED SUPPORT OF 'MOTHERHOOD,' 'HOMEMAKING' TO WHITE EXTREMIST IDEOLOGY "I hold a vision for myself," Grede said. "And I’m uncompromising." In a comment to Fox News Digital, Independent Women's Forum senior policy and legal analyst Inez Stepman pushed back on Grede's comments, suggesting public policy should focus beyond the opinions of "wealthy outliers." "Most women aren’t worried about cutting star-shaped sandwiches for their kids, but the majority of mothers in surveys want to actually be there, present, for their children’s early years, the benefit of which is backed by extensive longitudinal research," Stepman said.  "Instead of catering to the preferences of wealthy outliers, public policy should make it possible for more women to do what they actually want to do, which is mother their own children for those critical years while keeping workplace flexibility for when they are older," Stepman continued.  In 2016, Grede co-founded the clothing line Good American with Khloé Kardashian and sold more than $1 million worth of merchandise on its opening day. In 2019, she co-founded the shapewear company Skims alongside her husband, Jens Grede, and Kim Kardashian, which, as of February, is valued at approximately $5 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51e5d3fb569bd908571f2 Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters te 2026-04-07T15:10:21.914Z Hermeus raises $350M to build unmanned hypersonic fighters The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it's aiming to go supersonic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51c323fb569bd908571a8 Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham's alleged attacker charged with assault, stalking and threats te 2026-04-07T15:01:06.127Z Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham's alleged attacker charged with assault, stalking and threats Nearly one week after former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked with an unknown substance outside a California office building, the two-time Grammy Award-winning musician's alleged stalker has been hit with seven charges. According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Michelle Dick — who was previously accused of stalking Buckingham and his family — has been charged with two counts of stalking, two counts of threats to commit a crime with intent to terrorize, assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and battery. The offense dates range from October 2021 to as recently as last month. The date of arrest has been listed as April 3. Last week, Buckingham, 76, was attacked by a woman when he showed up for an appointment in Santa Monica, Calif., according to NBC4 Investigates. The alleged suspect, who authorities described as "a stalking suspect," threw an unknown substance at Buckingham and immediately fled, the outlet reported. LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM'S ALLEGED STALKER SPEAKS OUT AFTER FLEETWOOD MAC STAR ATTACKED IN LA Dick — who claims Buckingham is her biological father — told KTLA on Wednesday that she had approached Buckingham last week and had previously gone to his Brentwood home.  In court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Buckingham filed a request for a restraining order against Dick in December 2024.  "I am afraid her conduct may escalate into something physically dangerous to me and my family," Buckingham wrote in the petition. The harassment began in 2021 when Dick allegedly got "ahold of my wife Kristen's business cell phone number and called the number dozens of times a day sometimes, leaving long drawn-out messages that included the claim that she was my child and threats to kill me and my family," Buckingham stated in the petition.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "She also blamed me for facial deformities she apparently suffered as a child and demanded money. I do not know Ms. Dick and I am not her father," he added.  While the harassment seemed to quiet down for two years, Dick made movement in 2024. In September of that year, Dick allegedly taped a piece of paper to Buckingham's California residence with a photographic collage of herself and Buckingham. One day later, Dick was pulled over for sitting outside Buckingham's home. As officers detained and questioned her, Dick stated that Buckingham was her birth father and had "suffocated her as a child." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER On Nov. 3, Buckingham stated he was "awoken out of sleep by nearly a dozen police persons. When I answered the door, I was handcuffed and asked to step outside of my house. The reason given was that a 9-1-1 call had been received stating that my son William was in my house and suicidal and that the caller had heard gunshots." "She is clearly mentally unfit and harbors delusions which makes her scary to me and unpredictable," Buckingham added.  A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted the restraining order, which states that Dick must stay at least 100 yards away from Buckingham and his family. She was also ordered not to harass or attempt to make contact with him in any way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d51c1e3fb569bd9085719f Trump warns 'whole civilization will die tonight,' as Iranian official urges human chains around power plants te 2026-04-07T15:00:46.281Z Trump warns 'whole civilization will die tonight,' as Iranian official urges human chains around power plants President Donald Trump warned in a Tuesday Truth Social post that an entire "civilization will die tonight," issuing the ominous message as his threat of a devastating U.S. attack against Iranian bridges and power plants loomed. "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump declared in the post. "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!" he added. TRUMP DEADLINE FOR IRAN TICKS CLOSER AS ISLAMIC REPUBLIC REJECTS TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE Iranian official Alireza Rahimi put out a video message urging "all young people, athletes, artists, students and university students and their professors" to create human chains around power plants, The Associated Press reported. In a prior Truth Social post issued on Easter Sunday, the president had threatened a Tuesday attack on the Middle Eastern country's power plants and bridges. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F[---]in’ Strait, you crazy b-------, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," the president declared in the post. IRAN WAR NEARS ‘COMPLETION’ AS TRUMP EYES DEADLINE — WHAT THE ENDGAME COULD LOOK LIKE During remarks on Monday, Trump indicated the U.S. has "a plan … where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o'clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again. I mean complete demolition by 12 o'clock." "We don't want that to happen," he said. Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who quit last month over his opposition to the Iran war, warned on Tuesday that the president's proposed course of action would threaten America's status as the world's top superpower. ILHAN OMAR CALLS TRUMP AN 'UNHINGED LUNATIC,' URGES BOOTING HIM OUT OF OFFICE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP "Trump believes he is threatening Iran with destruction, but it is America that now stands in danger. If he attempts to eradicate Iranian civilization, the United States will no longer be viewed as a stabilizing force in the world, but as an agent of chaos—effectively ending our status as the world’s greatest superpower," Kent wrote in a post on X. "This would upend our economy and shatter the global order. The process is already underway, yet we still have time to avert catastrophe if Trump finds the courage to pursue serious negotiations rather than reckless rage and destruction." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5177f3fb569bd908570c4 77-year-old House Dem facing younger primary challengers seeks to impeach Donald Trump te 2026-04-07T14:41:03.032Z 77-year-old House Dem facing younger primary challengers seeks to impeach Donald Trump Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., is mounting a longshot bid to impeach President Donald Trump as he stares down a primary threat from younger challengers, who seek to thwart his bid for a 15th House term.  Larson, 77, introduced 13 articles of impeachment against Trump on Monday, citing the president’s military intervention in Venezuela, the deployment of National Guard troops to cities across the country and his executive order to curtail birthright citizenship, among other charges. Larson also charged Trump with "murder, war crimes and piracy" for ordering a naval blockade around Venezuela targeting U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers ahead of the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January and for launching dozens of strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific and the Caribbean. "Through his serial usurpation of the congressional war power and commission of murder, war crimes, and piracy, Donald J. Trump has acted contrary to his trust as President and subversive of constitutional government, to the great prejudice of law, liberty, and justice and to the manifest injury of the people of the United States," the resolution reads in part. COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURE RULED AS CAUSE OF PAUSING EPISODE DURING HOUSE FLOOR SPEECH, DEM CONGRESSMAN SAYS The resolution has little chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled House or resulting in a Senate trial, even if Larson chooses to force a vote when lawmakers return the week of April 13. However, Larson’s impeachment push comes as the septuagenarian congressman faces a heated primary challenge from several younger candidates running on a mantle of generational change. Larson, a senior member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, notably suffered a complex partial seizure while delivering a speech on the House floor in February 2025. VOCAL ANTI-TRUMP DEM REVEALS WHICH INDUSTRY IS TRYING TO OUST HIM FROM HOUSE SEAT: 'I WAS A TARGET' Primary challenger Luke Bronin, 46, a former Hartford mayor and military veteran, has called on Larson to step aside after nearly three decades in the House. Bronin, who is backed by Democratic-aligned veterans groups, outraised Larson during the first two months after launching his insurgent campaign in 2025. It is unclear whether Larson’s impeachment push is supported by House Democratic leadership. A spokesperson for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Larson is the latest in a string of House Democrats to introduce articles of impeachment against Trump since he began his second term. Trump has repeatedly warned that Democrats will attempt to impeach him for a third time if the party retakes control of the House chamber in 2027. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did not rule out that possibility during an interview with MS NOW last week, but added that Democrats would focus on addressing cost-of-living issues. Fox News Digital reached out to Larson and the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5176b3fb569bd908570bb Daughter of missing American woman in Bahamas says there were 'prior issues,' calls for full investigation te 2026-04-07T14:40:43.138Z Daughter of missing American woman in Bahamas says there were 'prior issues,' calls for full investigation FIRST ON FOX: The daughter of a missing American in the Bahamas she has learned of "prior issues" and called for a thorough investigation into the disappearance of her mother, who authorities say fell off the boat she was on. Bahaman officials said 55-year-old Lynette Hooker and her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, left the Abaco Inn from Hope Town at around 7:30 p.m. Saturday on a small boat and were headed to their yacht, adding the couple was planning to go to Elbow Cay. While the couple was on the 8-foot dinghy en-route to their yacht, authorities said Lynette Hooker fell off the boat with the ignition key, causing the engine to shut off. The current carried Lynette Hooker away, and Brian Hooker paddled to a marina at Marsh Harbor, where he reported his wife missing at around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday. Lynette Walker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, called for a thorough investigation in a statement to Fox News Digital on Tuesday. Aylesworth's biological father is not Brian Hooker.  "There have been prior issues brought to my attention, which may be important for any thorough investigation. If this truly was an accident, I can understand and live with it," Aylesworth said. "However, there needs to be an intensive review of the facts and circumstances of this tragic incident before that can be determined." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "While the Royal Bahamian police are investigating this matter, I would also appreciate any involvement of the federal, state or local authorities to look into the circumstances of this tragic situation," she added. Aylesworth said she has been "privy to very little information," adding her "sole concern is to find out what happened to my mother and make sure a full and complete investigation is performed into her disappearance." Fox News Digital has reached out to U.S. federal authorities as well as local and state authorities in Michigan, where the couple lives. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Authorities haven't said if Lynette Hooker was wearing a life jacket at the time she allegedly fell off the small boat. The couple is very active on social media, largely showcasing their yacht. Their most recent Instagram post was made on Friday afternoon showcasing a small boat with the caption, "Not going anywhere for a while?!" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the woman's disappearance along with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force and the Hope Town Fire & Rescue. Due to crime, the U.S. State Department currently says the Bahamas is under a level 2 travel advisory and urges Americans to "exercise increased caution" due to crime, beach safety, as well as jet skis and boating. A spokesperson for the State Department told Fox News Digital, "We are aware of reports regarding a missing American near Elbow Cay in the Abacos in The Bahamas and are working with Bahamian authorities to provide assistance." The State Department said that boating in the Bahamas isn't well regulated, stating that "injuries and deaths have occurred." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515563fb569bd90856fee Police shoot suspect after a robbery and barricade in south Tucson te 2026-04-07T14:31:50.726Z Police shoot suspect after a robbery and barricade in south Tucson Tucson police shot a suspect after a robbery call that turned into a barricade situation near Ajo Way and 12th Avenue in South Tucson, Monday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515423fb569bd90856fe1 NAH breaks ground on cancer center te 2026-04-07T14:31:30.409Z NAH breaks ground on cancer center Northern Arizona Healthcare broke ground on its new $39.5 million comprehensive cancer center at the Verde Valley Medical Center campus on Thursday, March 25, with about 250 community members in attendance. “This is personal to each and every one of us,” NAH Chief Operating Officer Bo Cofield said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515263fb569bd90856fba Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction te 2026-04-07T14:31:02.760Z Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Justice Department to dismiss the criminal conviction against President Donald Trump's former adviser, Steve Bannon — a symbolic, but significant move in one of the highest-profile prosecutions tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot and resulting congressional probe.  In a brief, unsigned order, justices tossed an appeals court ruling that upheld Bannon’s criminal contempt conviction, sending the case back down to a district court judge for dismissal.  The order clears a key legal obstacle for the Trump administration to dismiss Bannon's criminal conviction completely. EX-FBI AGENTS INVOLVED IN ARCTIC FROST PROBE SUE FOR WRONGFUL TERMINATION The reversal is largely symbolic. Bannon, a longtime Trump ally and former White House adviser, was convicted in 2022 on two criminal charges of contempt of Congress stemming from his refusal to testify before a House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.  He had already served a four-month prison sentence for the convictions in 2024, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld the guilty verdict handed down by the jury and declined to rehear the case. Bannon had also been ordered to pay more than $6,000 in fines in connection with the conviction. The Supreme Court, for its part, declined at the time to grant his emergency application to further postpone jail time. FBI AGENTS SUE TRUMP DOJ TO BLOCK ANY PUBLIC IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES WHO WORKED ON JAN. 6 INVESTIGATIONS In vacating the appeals court order, justices on the high court removed a key legal obstacle preventing the Trump administration from dismissing Bannon's conviction.  Bannon’s lawyers had argued at the time that he had been acting on the advice of his counsel in refusing to comply with Congress.  They also attempted to argue claims of executive privilege, though the latter sparked skepticism from House lawmakers, who noted that Bannon had departed the White House in 2017, several years before the riot took place. It is unclear how long it might take to formally dismiss the case at the district court level.  The Justice Department in February asked the Supreme Court to allow them to dismiss Bannon's conviction and remand his case back to the district court to do so. They told the high court they had concluded the prosecution was no longer in "the interests of justice." The unanimous Supreme Court order did not have any dissents. FBI AGENTS GROUP TELLS CONGRESS TO TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PROTECT AGAINST POLITICIZATION  Still, the request and resulting order represents a stark about-face from the Biden-led Justice Department, which had argued to the Supreme Court in 2024 that Bannon had acted "with total noncompliance" in avoiding the House investigators. They had urged the high court to deny Bannon's bid to delay prison time.  The order also comes as Trump, in his second term, has moved to unwind many of the investigations brought by the Justice Department under then-President Joe Biden — including the convictions brought in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot.  Shortly after taking office last year, Trump issued a blanket pardon to more than 1,500 persons convicted or charged in connection with the events of the day.  His administration has also terminated a growing list of FBI agents assigned to the Jan. 6 investigation, prompting a wave of wrongful termination lawsuits, including one filed as recently as last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d515123fb569bd90856fb1 Indianapolis official's home attacked after vote in favor of controversial data center te 2026-04-07T14:30:42.998Z Indianapolis official's home attacked after vote in favor of controversial data center An Indianapolis city councilor said someone fired multiple rounds into his home overnight Sunday while he and his son were inside after he backed a controversial data center project, according to reports. Ron Gibson, a Democrat representing District 8, said the shooting happened around 12:45 a.m. Monday and that roughly 13 rounds were fired into his home, FOX59 reported. A threatening note reading "no data centers" was also left under his doormat, according to the outlet. Images from the scene show a front door riddled with bullet holes and an outer glass door completely shattered by the gunfire. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) told Fox News Digital that the officers responded to the lawmaker's home on East 41st Street around 9 a.m. Monday after reports of shots fired. Police described the incident as "an isolated, targeted incident" and said no injuries were reported. WAR ON BADGES: HOUSE GOP TARGETS ANTI-POLICE RHETORIC AMID ICE ATTACKS Police told Fox News Digital that the case is being investigated by IMPD’s Violent Crimes Task Force, with assistance from the FBI, and that an evidence technician responded to the scene to photograph and collect evidence. The Department of Homeland Security is also assisting, FOX59 reported. Fox News Digital has reached the FBI and DHS for comment. Gibson said he and his 8-year-old son were inside at the time. ''Just steps from where those bullets struck is our dining room table, where my son had been playing with his Legos the day before,'' Gibson told the outlet. ''That reality is deeply unsettling. This was not just an attack on my home but endangered my child and disrupted the safety of our entire neighborhood.'' POLITICAL VIOLENCE HAS 'JUST STARTED,’ FORMER FBI AGENT WARNS IN 2026 OUTLOOK The shooting came days after Gibson voted in favor of a proposed half-billion-dollar Metrobloks data center project in the city’s Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, on the near northeast side of Indianapolis. The plan has drawn intense opposition from residents. In a statement issued April 1, Gibson defended his vote after the rezoning was approved by the Metropolitan Development Commission. ''This project met those standards, and I support the Commission’s decision to approve the rezoning for the MetroBloks project,'' Gibson said. INDIANA JUDGE AND WIFE ALLEGEDLY SHOT BY 'HIGH RANKING' GANG MEMBER FACING TRIAL IN VICTIM'S COURT He added that the development could bring investment, jobs and long-term tax revenue to the area. ''MetroBloks has the potential to bring significant investment, create jobs, and generate long-term tax revenue that supports infrastructure, housing and essential services,'' he said. Gibson said the shooting would not deter him from serving his district. ''I am a public servant, but I am also a father and a neighbor,'' he said. ''This act brought violence into our neighborhood, the very thing I work every day to stand against.'' Local leaders and community groups across the political spectrum condemned the attack. According to FOX59, Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis called the shooting ''deeply disturbing'' and said violence has no place in civic discourse, while Mayor Joe Hogsett said no family should have to endure violence in their home. Republican council members also denounced the incident, calling it ''outrageous'' and urging swift justice. A coalition opposing the data center project also condemned the shooting, saying it was not affiliated with their efforts and reaffirming their commitment to peaceful advocacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d512ce3fb569bd90856f4b 'SNL' star Chloe Fineman faces backlash after revealing she pantsed a 6-year-old boy as a camp counselor te 2026-04-07T14:21:02.912Z 'SNL' star Chloe Fineman faces backlash after revealing she pantsed a 6-year-old boy as a camp counselor "Saturday Night Live" star Chloe Fineman is facing backlash after she revealed in a Vanity Fair video that she pantsed a 6-year-old boy while working as a camp counselor during her teenage years. The video, titled "‘SNL’ Cast Test How Well They Know Each Other," started off with Fineman asking her "SNL" co-stars to guess which job she was fired from and later rehired by. Mikey Day, Sarah Sherman, Ashley Padilla, Jane Wickline and James Austin Johnson were in the video, brainstorming what Fineman's job title could have been. "I was fired as a camp counselor. I pantsed a boy. He would lift my shirt all the time. It was a different time. He would be like, ‘Hey, could I have a hug?’ And then I’d go to hug him and he’d lift my shirt, like a d---," Fineman said, explaining that she was 16. WHITE HOUSE SPOKESPERSON CALLS ‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ A ‘WASTE’ OF TIME AFTER SEASON PREMIERE "And then I was like, ‘I’m going to get back at you.’ And so we were on a hike and I was like, ‘Hey, Ollie, go look over there. It’s a hawk.’ He looked and then I yanked his pants down, and then I was fired," she concluded. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER According to Variety, after the video received backlash, Vanity Fair edited out the fact that the boy was 6 years old and that Fineman said his "little ding-a-ling was out." "He wasn’t wearing underpants, and then a giant school bus drove by," Fineman said in the original video, according to Variety. In the original video, Fineman's "SNL" co-stars covered their faces in shock, but those clips were also reportedly edited out. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The video, which was uploaded to YouTube, received several comments about Fineman's story. "Omg the editor forgot to cut Chloe's segment," one user wrote. Another added, "Chloe doing her funny voice while she describes exposing a child's genitals was quite upsetting." "Chloe needs to not share so much. Lol," a third user wrote. "Never knew Chloe did so much crime," another added. Vanity Fair did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d512bb3fb569bd90856f42 Major national security vulnerability exposed as DHS reveals how relatives of terror architect allowed into US te 2026-04-07T14:20:43.081Z Major national security vulnerability exposed as DHS reveals how relatives of terror architect allowed into US U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it had discovered "significant national security and public safety risks" in U.S. vetting processes, calling the system "wholly inadequate," just days before two relatives of slain terrorist leader Qasem Soleimani were taken into custody in Los Angeles. The arrests of Soleimani’s niece, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, and grandniece, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, left many asking how close family associates of one of the most well-known terrorists in the world could gain lawful permanent status in the U.S. A USCIS internal review announced just days before the arrests may shed some light on that. On March 30, USCIS issued an alert that, through an ongoing comprehensive review of pending workloads and benefit applications, it had "ascertained that prior screening and vetting measures were wholly inadequate." The agency said that "many applicants for naturalization and lawful permanent residence were not sufficiently vetted." As a result, USCIS said applications were approved and individuals were naturalized who "should not have been." PARENTS OF MACDILL BOMB SUSPECTS ARE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, DHS WARNS OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DANGERS "These gaps," said USCIS, "expose the United States to significant national security and public safety risks and compromise the integrity of the immigration system." In light of these risks, USCIS announced that the agency was issuing a hold and review of all pending asylum applications and benefit applications filed by aliens from high-risk countries. USCIS said the hold and review was in accordance with several executive orders and presidential proclamations by Trump mandating stricter screening and vetting. US BLOCKS 10K NARCOTERRORISTS AS TERROR WATCHLIST SWELLS BY 85K IN 2025 In a policy memo announcing the hold and review, USCIS said it would conduct a comprehensive re-review, potential interview, and re-interview of all aliens from high-risk countries of concern who entered the United States on or after the day former President Joe Biden took office. The agency noted that "when appropriate," it would "extend this review and re-interview process to aliens who entered the United States outside of this timeframe." Then, on Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that he had revoked green cards belonging to Soleimani’s grandniece after their association with the notorious Iranian military leader was discovered. Rubio said that Soleimani Afshar "is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan.'" He said that both were in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pending removal. Soleimani, the late head of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed by a drone strike ordered by Trump in 2020. The White House declined to comment on Soleimani Afshar and Hosseiny’s arrests, referring Fox News Digital to the State Department. In turn, the Department of State referred Fox News Digital to the Department of Homeland Security. Acting Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital that both entered the U.S. in 2015. Soleimani Afshar entered on a tourist visa in June, while her daughter, Hosseiny, entered in July on a student visa. Both were granted asylum status by a judge in 2019. Bis said that Soleimani Afshar became a green card holder under the Biden administration in 2021, giving her permanent lawful status. Two years later, in 2023, Hosseiny also got her green card, gaining permanent lawful status. According to Bis, Soleimani Afshar even filed a naturalization application last July. On her application, Soleimani Afshar disclosed that she had traveled to Iran at least four times since being issued a green card. Bis said these trips to Iran "illustrate her asylum claims were fraudulent." TULSI GABBARD WARNS OF 'DIRECT THREAT' FROM SUSPECTED TERRORISTS NOW LIVING IN UNITED STATES Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Border Security and Immigration Center, explained that under current law, the bar for asylum claims in the U.S. is "pathetically low." "Some immigration judges apply the standards properly; others are incredibly lax, for altruistic or ideological reasons," he told Fox News Digital. He said the Suleimani relatives most likely "made a case that they were being persecuted by the Iranian regime." "This wouldn’t be impossible — there are relatives of dictators and bad guys who do oppose their own families. But it appears these women didn’t — they supported the regime, its proxies, and policy. They reportedly returned for visits." "Children of regime apparatchiks from China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, and every other country with a communist, dictatorial, repressive regime come here to college, buy houses, get jobs, and stay," he said, adding, "Some are running away from their home regime and could have legitimate claims to asylum. Most are here spending their parents’ money. Scumbags from all over the world rail against the West but they want the New York, Miami, and London lifestyle for their families to enjoy with the money they loot from their own people." USCIS, which is a component of DHS, said that in light of its discoveries, it is developing a "layered vetting plan." The agency said this plan will incorporate classified and unclassified information, as well as expanded criminal history checks, identity verification, and ad hoc security checks with the purpose of closing security gaps. The agency also said it has compiled information on each country listed in the travel ban proclamations and is working with the State Department to identify risk factors, including indicators of fraud, public safety, or national security risks. Bis emphasized that "it is a privilege to be granted a green card to live in the United States of America." She added that "if we have reason to believe a green card holder poses a threat to the U.S., the green card will be revoked." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5109f3fb569bd90856eca Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden warns of financial 'red flags' she missed during marriage to hedge fund exec te 2026-04-07T14:11:43.591Z Vanderbilt heiress Belle Burden warns of financial 'red flags' she missed during marriage to hedge fund exec Belle Burden is issuing a warning based on the "red flags" she experienced in her marriage. Burden, a Vanderbilt heiress whose new book, "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage," details her bitter divorce from hedge fund executive Henry Davis, ignored several issues in her marriage, and she's detailing some big ones in a new interview. During an appearance on the "Financial Tea with Mrs. Dow Jones" podcast, the author described the way Davis handled the couple's money. She explained that she gave up her career in corporate law to raise their three children and let him focus on his growing career in finance — and in doing so, she let him control their bank accounts completely. "I think that there was something romantic, almost, about handing this over to him," Burden admitted. "He was like the man in the gray flannel suit who had arrived. And he said to me, 'I'm going to take care of you.' So there was something that felt, like, wonderful about that." NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN'S HUSBAND CONVINCED HER TO ALTER PRENUP BEFORE AFFAIR SHATTERED MARRIAGE: MEMOIR The foundation of this idea, handing over control of finances to Davis, happened early on in their relationship. Burden had generational wealth from both sides of her family, and when she was younger, she signed a contract with her mother ensuring that she'd sign a prenup when she married. She had two trust funds, which were both protected in case of divorce, and she didn't personally want a prenup, but the contract forced her hand. Davis suggested a specific amendment to the draft her lawyer had sent ahead of the wedding: instead of splitting everything equally if they were to divorce, he wanted them each to keep what they had in their own names and split anything in both of their names. NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN RECOUNTS THE VOICEMAIL THAT TORCHED HER HUSBAND’S DOUBLE LIFE: MEMOIR Burden wrote in her book that when she told her lawyer about the change, he "told me it was a bad idea; it was standard to share in what was earned during a marriage, both by [Davis] and by me ... It was fair. I made the counterargument, repeating the words [Davis] had given to me to explain why we should make the change. Finally, [the lawyer] said, 'Okay, Belle, if this is what you want.'" She admitted to feeling a "wave of anxiety," but went through with the amended prenup because she trusted Davis. As she said on "Mrs. Dow Jones," another factor was the couple's "financial inequity." She "wanted to make him feel good and feel important" — his family was "essentially broke" when he was growing up, and it wasn't until after they were married that his career took off — and in doing that, she made herself smaller so he could "feel bigger." Then, after they had their first child, and she gave up her full-time work to be a mother, another factor came into play. "Over the course of our marriage, as I kind of handed [the financial control] off to him, you start to, or I started to believe I couldn't understand it, even though I'm a former corporate lawyer. I paid our bills, and I signed our tax returns, but I didn't read them and I didn't ask him what his bonuses were. And I just trusted and trusted and trusted. And I thought, 'Oh, it's just so complicated. Only he can understand it.'" In addition to not looking at the tax returns, Burden explained that a bookkeeper had kept track of every single charge she made on the couple's credit cards. "It was like a subtle thing that feels protective, like he was very, like, had a strong hand on our spending ... did not want us to spend too much, which felt like protection," she said. "But the flip side of that is that it is controlling, it's really controlling ... it just was like these eyes on me. And I didn't have the same eyes on him." She didn't find out until the divorce proceedings that over the course of their marriage, he'd amassed "at least eight figures of wealth." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS When Haley Sacks, the host of the podcast better known by her Mrs. Dow Jones moniker, asked if she would see it as a red flag in a future relationship if someone acted the way Davis did in the beginning, she was quick to agree. "I think it's a real red flag," she said. "I don't think I will get married again. I feel like the idea of co-mingling assets again is really unappealing to me. I'm so happy being in control of my own. So if I was in another relationship, I think I would keep it very separate. But yes, I do see it as a red flag. And I think it doesn't mean your husband is going to walk out the way mine did, but if you ask the questions and ask to be included and ask to understand where the assets are and whose name is on them, and they don't want to tell you, that is a real red flag. And you should really talk to a professional to try and understand what's going on financially in your marriage." In March 2020, when Burden, Davis and two of their three children were quarantining in their Martha's Vineyard home at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Burden got a phone call from a man saying that his wife was having an affair with her husband. Davis was apologetic at first, but the next morning, he told her he wanted a divorce. NEW YORK HEIRESS BELLE BURDEN SAYS EX-HUSBAND REFUSED TO GIVE THEIR 12-YEAR-OLD A BEDROOM AFTER DIVORCE "I try to hold both things in my head, that we really loved each other and had a very happy marriage for a long period of time," she said, "but that he was pretty much programmed from long before the time he met me to really protect himself financially. And I think that was at play in the prenup. I think that was at play at every stage in our marriage. And I think that when he earned money, like when he got a bonus, there was no part of him that was ever going to put it into a joint name." "You were using your trust to pay for the children's school, for the houses," Sacks pointed out. "And he was building like a vintage Rolex collection." Burden wrote briefly about the Rolex collection in her book, claiming that, under his watchful eye, she put purchases like birthday presents for the children and clothes for herself on her personal credit card that he didn't monitor, and her family paid school tuition and made college funds for the kids, while he spent money on things like "a dozen rare Rolex watches, several motorcycles, rare coins, custom suits from Zegna, a small vintage boat that had been used in 'Live and Let Die,' and expensive red wine, hundreds of bottles." The book is also where she wrote about using her trusts to purchase the family's two homes — homes she went through extra effort to make sure were in Davis' name as well. In 2001, they bought a four-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, something that was "much bigger" than she thought they needed, but that Davis loved. She emptied one of her two trusts to purchase it and listed Davis as a joint owner, "even though he had not contributed to the purchase." She said she was happy to do it. A few years later, she used her second trust to purchase a summer home in Martha's Vineyard. Davis had gone to look at it alone, and he'd loved it, so she wired him the funds from the trust, emptying it completely, and, as with the apartment, she made sure Davis was listed as a joint owner of the property. Burden told Sacks that she'd had to write a formal letter to the trustees of her trusts to release the funds so she could make the purchases — another option would have been to simply buy the homes with the trusts so they would have stayed protected, but she felt like it was important for Davis' name to be on the deeds as well. "I felt like I was doing something so important for our marriage, for our family, that I was curing something for him," she said. It wouldn't be until after Davis filed for divorce and requested the prenup be enforced that she realized the situation she was in. In their initial conversations after she learned of the affair, she wrote in "Strangers" that he'd told her she could keep the apartment, the house and custody of their three children. While he continually refused any custody throughout the divorce proceedings and after, the enforcement of the prenup meant that while she wouldn't be able to touch anything he'd earned in his very successful career, he would be entitled to half of the two homes. Burden called Davis to talk to him about this after receiving a summons from court. She wrote that during the call, she asked, "Why are you doing this to me?" to which he answered, "I'm not doing anything to you." "I said, 'You left us. You’ve never told me why,'" she recalled. "His voice was calm, cold. 'I didn’t leave you. I changed residences.'" She wrote that she felt herself "losing control" at that response, and started sobbing and telling him that he had left her and their children. In response, "he said, in a singsong voice, like a taunting child, 'Boo-hoo. Poor Belle. Always the victim.'" Later, she made the decision to file a counterclaim that would fight the prenup — for years, she said she and Davis agreed they should amend the prenup "since it was no longer fair" to her, given her decision to give up her career while his took off. They never went through the process, and when push came to shove, she couldn't afford to buy Davis out of the two homes, meaning she'd be forced to sell both. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Six months later, a judge dismissed the counterclaim and enforced the prenup, then set a trial date to resolve the issue of child support and their joint property. Davis, Burden wrote, hadn't brought up her counterclaim in the months after she initially filed it, but after it was dismissed, he was "inflamed by it." "He said he would give me only the minimum child support required by law," she claimed. "He said I would have to face the consequences of the prenup, of my failed counterclaim." She grappled with the idea of her children losing the homes they'd known all their lives and with losing what her family had left to her, as well as her own financial security. "There was no reason for it, given [Davis'] resources, given his desire to shed, given his refusal to make a home for the kids," she wrote. "It felt like he was playing a game, or running a deal, one he was going to win at all costs, by a wide margin, regardless of the impact on me and our children." In the end, an hour before their trial was to begin in October 2021, Burden and Davis reached a settlement on their own. He negotiated the terms, and she said that she "had to be calm, deferential, grateful," and that if she got her lawyer involved or "pushed him," he would withdraw the offer altogether. He gave up his interest in the two properties they owned and agreed to child support and to pay the children's medical expenses and school tuition. Meanwhile, he'd keep all the money he'd earned throughout their marriage. "I don’t know what finally made him decide to settle," Burden admitted. "I have several guesses, but I will never know for sure. Maybe he always planned to resolve it before trial, to give me the house and the apartment. But only after he brought me to my knees." She told Sacks, "I had given up the fantasy of having any settlement from him, because he was not going to give me any of his money ... I don't spend a lot of time thinking about what I didn't get or what was lost financially. I really just focus on what I have now." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5108c3fb569bd90856ec1 Chicago's deadly sanctuary madness is costing innocent Americans their lives te 2026-04-07T14:11:24.141Z Chicago's deadly sanctuary madness is costing innocent Americans their lives "Law and order" is not an abstract political slogan. Without it, you do not have a civilized society. When law and order breaks down, it is the innocent who pay the price first, whether they live on the South Side, Rogers Park or anywhere in Chicago that we call home. Without it, we do not have community. We have fear and chaos. Without it, we do not have justice. We have death and, in some cases, retaliation. I’m continuing on my Walk Across America. I was not in Chicago when I heard the news that 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a Loyola University freshman from New York, was gunned down in cold blood. The man who is accused of killing her is Jose Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old Venezuelan national who entered our nation illegally in 2023. He had previous arrests for shoplifting, and yet he was released onto the streets because our sanctuary politics favor illegal immigrants over law-abiding citizens. This death comes a year after the senseless death of Katie Abraham in Urbana, Illinois. That 20-year-old girl was sitting in the back of a car at a red light in the middle of the night when a truck driven by an illegal immigrant smashed into her at 80 miles per hour. For over a year, I watched her courageous father, Joe Abraham, do everything he could to warn elected officials that their sanctuary city policies would lead to the death of more innocents. They ignored him. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ignored him. They all ignored him. FATHER OF SLAIN 20-YEAR-OLD KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER SHERIDAN GORMAN KILLING They valued the White-guilt virtue they believed they gained from allowing illegal immigrants into their city, unvetted and unassimilated. They didn’t care about Katie. And now Sheridan is dead. This is not an isolated heartbreak. This is the fruit of a city, and a nation, that has let lawlessness fester. On the South Side, we have lived with it for years: open-air drug markets, gang shootings that turn playgrounds into war zones and politicians who lecture us about "equity" while the body count rises. We watched as certain criminals were coddled, released and protected while the Black families trying to raise children in peace paid the ultimate price. Now that same infestation of lawlessness has spread. The same lack of order that destroyed so many Black neighborhoods is now claiming the lives of other Chicagoans, young people from every background who simply wanted to walk by our city’s lake without fearing the deadly shock of a bullet. SLAIN DC INTERN'S MOM URGES SHERIDAN GORMAN'S FAMILY TO 'FIGHT BACK' AFTER OBITUARY OLIVE BRANCH What began as a crisis in our Black communities is now a citywide epidemic, proving once more that bad policy has no respect for ZIP codes or skin color. Every Chicagoan deserves a city where the police are empowered, borders are respected and criminals are put in prison instead of being released. That is exactly why I am still walking these streets and why I am pouring my life into building our Project H.O.P.E. community center on the South Side. I am not building another warehouse for excuses or government handouts. I am building a place that teaches young people the God-given value of work, responsibility and respect for the law. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I want to welcome free thinkers who understand that safety is not optional and that no community can thrive when certain criminals are placed above the citizens they prey upon. American principles demand equal justice under the law, not justice for some and leniency for others based on political correctness. To the families of Katie Abraham and Sheridan Gorman, my heart breaks with yours. I am praying for you and standing with you. And to every leader in my city of Chicago who still defends these sanctuary policies while our streets run with blood, I say, repent. Put the citizens first. Enforce the law without apology. Because until we do, the next victim could be any one of our children, walking any street, at any time. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d510623fb569bd90856e95 4 days left to save close to $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes te 2026-04-07T14:10:42.228Z 4 days left to save close to $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes 4 days left to save up to $482 on your TechCrunch disrupt 2026 ticket. These low rates will disappear on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5104e3fb569bd90856e8c A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me. te 2026-04-07T14:10:22.260Z A teenage Minecraft YouTuber raised $1,234,567 for a meme prediction market called Giggles. It broke me. Justin Jin’s company Giggles – which he describes as “putting a trading app and TikTok together” – started as a joke. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d50e213fb569bd90856e41 WrestleMania 42 card revealed as main events and major matches are set te 2026-04-07T14:01:05.231Z WrestleMania 42 card revealed as main events and major matches are set The WrestleMania 42 card was announced on Tuesday with only a few days left before the two-night spectacle takes place in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. Three major matches have already stood out to WWE fans as the buildup for them has taken weeks. Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Elimination Chamber winner Randy Orton, CM Punk will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns and two behemoths – Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi – will collide in what is expected to be an epic bout between two titans. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM There will also be some celebrity involvement. Pat McAfee, to the consternation of fans, aligned himself with Orton and will likely be featured in the title match in some way. Popular stream IShowSpeed is also involved in a six-man tag team match with Logan Paul and Austin Theory as they take on Jey and Jimmy Uso and LA Knight. WWE broadcaster Joe Tessitore announced the full card on "Get Up." Night 1 CM PUNK TORCHES PAT MCAFEE AFTER HE'S INSERTED INTO MAJOR WWE FEUD, DEMANDS WRESTLEMANIA TICKET PRICES LOWERED Night 2 The card could always change with potential injuries or other stories occurring between now and the start of the shows. WrestleMania has been a two-night event since 2020 – in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Both nights are set to begin at 6 p.m. ET and can be seen on ESPN programming. 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/69d50df63fb569bd90856e14 Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency’s budget by $700 million te 2026-04-07T14:00:22.326Z Trump administration plans to cut cybersecurity agency’s budget by $700 million The budget proposal would force CISA to operate with a significantly lower budget than previous years, citing the government's claims that the election misinformation programs were used to "target the President." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d50bb23fb569bd90856dd0 Some cruise ports raising red flags for vacation travelers te 2026-04-07T13:50:42.933Z Some cruise ports raising red flags for vacation travelers → Before booking that shore excursion, there's a growing list of cruise ports raising safety concerns. → Americans face new warnings — and steeper fees — at a once-popular Red Sea escape. → A new study finds older airline passengers may slow emergency evacuations due to mobility and reaction time limits. → A cruise line is adding fuel surcharges to some sailings as rising oil prices raise concerns about broader industry fees. → A familiar tipping move could create awkward moments abroad, according to seasoned travel pros. → One U.S. senator is urging the TSA to reverse its shoe policy, calling the measure reckless. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → Archaeologists uncovered a rare Christian artifact that may point to an unknown baptism practice. → A coin once used as a bus fare is identified as a 2,000-year-old relic with origins that remain unclear. → Archaeologists discovered a cannonball believed to have been fired during the Battle of the Alamo. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL NEWS A viral hoax falsely claimed the world's oldest known land animal had died, but his veterinarian confirmed the 190-plus-year-old tortoise remains alive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5096e3fb569bd90856d3b Trump admin terminates some agreements with districts, college on transgender students te 2026-04-07T13:41:02.525Z Trump admin terminates some agreements with districts, college on transgender students As President Donald Trump's administration pushes back against radical leftist gender ideology, the Department of Education is taking aim at agreements from prior administrations. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has rolled back provisions of resolution agreements stemming from previous administrations, unshackling schools from unlawful enforcement of Title IX, according to the department. "Today, the Trump Administration is removing the unnecessary and unlawful burdens that prior Administrations imposed on schools in its relentless pursuit of a radical transgender agenda," Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey said in a statement. EDUCATION SECRETARY LINDA MCMAHON ACCUSES CRITICS OF HAVING ‘TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME' "While previous Administrations launched Title IX investigations based on ‘misgendering,’ the Trump Administration is investigating allegations of girls and women being injured by men on their sports team or feeling violated by men in their intimate spaces," she added. "Today is yet another demonstration of the Trump Administration’s commitment to uphold the law, protect our students, and restore common sense. No longer will the federal government force educational institutions to violate the law or punish them for upholding it," Richey declared. The Department of Education listed Cape Henlopen School District, Delaware Valley School District, Fife School District, La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, Sacramento City Unified and Taft College. DETRANSITIONER CHLOE COLE ACCUSES MEDIA OF ‘TRYING TO SUPPRESS’ COVERAGE OF TRANSGENDER SHOOTERS "OCR is rescinding portions of six resolution agreements that were reached through the illegal, heavy-handed manipulation of Title IX. The Department will therefore no longer monitor or enforce these agreements," the department said. A settlement that Delaware Valley School District had with the Obama administration required the district to allow students to utilize restrooms that matched their gender identity, according to The Associated Press. In February, the Trump administration sent the district a letter saying it was rescinding the settlement.  The administration required the district to rescind antidiscrimination protections for transgender pupils, the AP reported. HARVARD ALUM PRAISES TRUMP ADMIN TARGETING UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS POLICIES, HANDLING OF ANTISEMITISM The school board voted last month to alter its transgender student policies to comply with the administration's requirements, the outlet reported. The Associated Press contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5095b3fb569bd90856d32 California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say te 2026-04-07T13:40:43.064Z California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say Researchers found that California's minimum wage hike for fast food workers led to "negative outcomes" such as automation and reduced work hours. The researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz suggested in a report published in March that the policy could produce unintended consequences such as an increase in menu prices, a loss of overtime and benefits, reductions in employee working hours, and an implementation of automation that replaces workers. The minimum wage for workers was $16 before the $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers became law in April 2024. Gov. Gavin Newsom said in September 2023 the increase would help workers earn more as the cost-of-living rises.  RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE "The results indicate a plethora of negative outcomes such as higher menu prices for consumers, reductions in employee working hours, widespread elimination of overtime and loss of benefits for employees," said Stephen Owen, an Economics Lecturer, University of California, Santa Cruz. "Further decreases in employee opportunities are being driven by automation and the adoption of labor replacement technologies is accelerating." The report came after a Berkeley Research Group study discovered not only were there 10,700 jobs lost between June 2023 and June 2024 in the sector, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The prices at the establishments soared by 14.5% after the new minimum wage became law. BUSINESS OWNER SAYS 'WE DON’T HAVE MONEY' AS NYC OFFICIALS PROPOSE MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: REPORT Despite the findings, California officials doubled down on minimum wage laws. A phased-in minimum wage hike in Los Angeles mandated up to $30 per hour for airport and hotel workers. The law was signed into law last year by Mayor Karen Bass, mandating that their hourly wage must be raised by $2.50 each year until they reach $30 in 2028.  The Hotel Association of Los Angeles (HALA) recently commissioned a study that found hotels have eliminated or expect to eliminate 6% of positions, roughly 650 jobs, since the Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance took effect in September. While these laws raise concern from business owners, advocates in Oakland, California are pushing for a $30 minimum wage. NYC $30 MINIMUM WAGE PROPOSAL PUSHED BY MAMDANI WOULD 'OBLITERATE' CERTAIN INDUSTRIES: EXPERT WARNS On the East Coast, the city council in New York City is weighing a proposal to boost the minimum wage to up to $30 — a move that newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled that he would sign on the campaign trail — causing consternation among the business community. The proposal from New York City Council Member Sandy Nurse, a Democrat representing Brooklyn, would require employers to pay workers $25 an hour if those employers provide qualifying benefits and $30 an hour if not. The current $17 minimum wage would undergo a phased increase to reach $30 per hour by 2030 for businesses with 500+ employees and $29 by 2032 for smaller businesses.  Business owners in New York City reportedly warned of dire consequences if the law passes. "We feel like we’re at a tipping point with consumers," said Melissa Fleischut, president of the New York State Restaurant Association. The mandate was a campaign pledge from Mamdani, who promoted a "$30 by ‘30" minimum wage message.  Newsom's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Owen also did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d507043fb569bd90856cbf 3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official te 2026-04-07T13:30:44.025Z 3 gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul, dubbed 'terrorists' by Turkish official A gunfight with police outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, left one attacker dead, two others injured and two police officers sustaining minor injuries. The armed attackers had ties to an activist group that "exploits religion," according to Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci on X. "The identities of the terrorists have been identified," he wrote in a post translated by X. "It has been determined that the individuals, who arrived in Istanbul by a rental vehicle from Izmit, include one with ties to an organization that exploits religion; and it has also been established that one of the two terrorists, who are brothers, has a drug record." 3 BROTHERS OF IRAQI DESCENT ARRESTED IN OSLO FOR 'TERROR BOMBING' OF US EMBASSY U.S. ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack condemned the attack and praised Turkish authorities. "The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s attack on the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul," Barrack wrote on X. "Attacks on diplomatic missions are attacks on the international order — and an assault on the principles that bind nations together. We commend Türkiye and Turkish security forces for their swift and decisive response." BELGIUM DEPLOYS MILITARY TO PROTECT JEWISH SITES AFTER ANTISEMITIC SYNAGOGUE EXPLOSION Police officers pulled out guns and took cover as shots rang out for at least 10 minutes near a permanent security checkpoint near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. One person was seen covered in blood amid the glass towers in the heart of the city's main financial district. Footage obtained by Reuters showed an apparent attacker, in a dark top and carrying a backpack, moving among parked white police and security buses and firing, with an automatic rifle and a handgun. Two bodies lay on nearby streets and parking areas, near grassy areas. PROTESTERS STORM US CONSULATE IN PAKISTAN, AT LEAST 9 DEAD Two police officers were lightly wounded in the attack, Istanbul Governor Davut Gul told reporters at the scene. He said there had been no Israeli diplomatic staff at the consulate for 2-1/2 years, since the Hamas-Israel war began in 2023, leading to a deep chill in Turkish-Israeli diplomatic ties. The Israeli foreign ministry confirmed there were no staff at the consulate at the time of the shootings. NEW TERROR GROUP WITH REPORTED IRAN TIES CLAIMS 4 ATTACKS ACROSS EUROPE The incident occurred next to a major motorway just after midday, immediately outside the tower where the Israeli consulate is located. The gunfire echoed inside nearby bank headquarters, where thousands of workers were breaking for lunch. Turkey, a fierce critic of Israel's military operations in Gaza, had recalled its ambassador from Israel in November 2023 and diplomatic relations have been effectively frozen since then. At the same time that year, Israeli diplomats left Turkey due to security concerns after pro-Palestinian protests erupted across the country and in front of the consulate. Since then, a heavily armed police presence has been maintained in the area near the consulate. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502b73fb569bd90856be7 Blake Lively risks becoming a 'pariah' like Amber Heard if dragon attack backfires in court: experts te 2026-04-07T13:12:23.537Z Blake Lively risks becoming a 'pariah' like Amber Heard if dragon attack backfires in court: experts Blake Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni could become a defining moment in her career, with experts warning that a loss at trial may carry long-term reputational fallout. Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win. She explained she doesn't plan to stop "fighting to expose the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence and retaliate against victims," adding a dragon emoji at the end. That defiant tone could carry significant risk as the case moves forward, legal experts told Fox News Digital. If the case reaches a jury and hinges on credibility, Lively could face steep reputational consequences. Some experts warned she risks being viewed as a "pariah," similar to figures in other high-profile courtroom defeats. "The worst-case scenario for Blake Lively is that she goes to trial, and the jury reaches a verdict completely exonerating Baldoni, deciding that he never retaliated against her," Jordan Matthews of Holtz Matthews LLP told Fox News Digital. "It could essentially put her in the same category as Amber Heard, and she could be viewed as a pariah. If she and Baldoni both testify, then this will largely come down to witness credibility and how effective each of their legal teams are at cross-examination." BLAKE LIVELY'S SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS AGAINST JUSTIN BALDONI TOSSED OUT BY NEW YORK JUDGE A federal judge allowed Lively's explosive retaliation claims to move forward in the high-profile Hollywood lawsuit — highlighting what could be considered a coordinated effort by powerful insiders to manipulate public opinion and destroy the "Gossip Girl" star's reputation. As Lively prepares her courtroom strategy, crisis and reputation management expert Dave Quast told Fox News Digital that an emphasized attack mode is "rarely the safest posture" for a celebrity. "For Blake Lively, a more durable position is likely: calm, credible and unflinching," the president of EDQ Strategies, a crisis and reputation management firm, explained. "If she appears focused on accountability rather than revenge, that strengthens her position. If she appears completely consumed by the fight, that risks damaging her brand." TAYLOR SWIFT CALLS JUSTIN BALDONI A 'B----' IN EXPLOSIVE TEXTS WITH BLAKE LIVELY REVEALED IN LAWSUIT Entertainment lawyer Tre Lovell advised a different approach as Lively's reputation depends on the outcome of her trial against Baldoni. "It’s important for Blake Lively to win the case in order to validate the lawsuit and this whole ordeal," the Lovell Firm attorney noted. "Her reputation has taken a very big hit, and she needs to resurrect her brand, the first step of which will be to win the case. As a result, aggressive litigation can only help her; now is not the time for her to take the foot off of the pedal." However, even a courtroom victory may not protect Lively's reputation. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Courtroom success and positive public sentiment are not the same thing," Quast told Fox News Digital. "A celebrity can win a case and still do long-term damage to their brand, particularly if they come across as overly combative or privileged. The public is influenced by the tone of what it reads and watches about a case, and tone often matters as much as facts." "The real reputational test for Blake Lively is whether she comes across as steady, credible and unwilling to be intimidated as opposed to someone whose posture appears fueled by vengeance rather than accountability," he added. "A protracted legal fight can project confidence, but it also prolongs scrutiny. In high-profile cases, positive public opinion doesn't always follow legal success. Her best outcome is being seen as someone who raised legitimate concerns, endured blowback, and refused to back down while remaining composed. Her worst outcome is that a valid grievance begins to look like an all-consuming battle, with aggression overshadowing principle and the fight itself becoming the story." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Judge Lewis J. Liman tossed the majority of Lively's allegations against Baldoni, including the sexual harassment and defamation accusations. The judge's ruling dramatically narrowed the case to focus on the actress' retaliation claims and a breach of contract claim. With Baldoni’s team already shaping the optics of early rulings, settling now could make Lively "look completely defeated." "The benefit of settling is that the parties basically control the outcome. The parties could reach a settlement, and they could both issue negotiated statements that help control the narrative," Matthews told Fox News Digital. "However, even though Baldoni had many of the claims dismissed, they were largely dismissed based on technicalities, and not on the merits." "His team is doing a good job of spinning the ruling, making it sound like the judge completely exonerated Baldoni over claims of sexual harassment," the attorney continued. "If Lively settles now, then it will make her look weak." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502a33fb569bd90856bde Probe to snare Iran rescue leaker 'underway' as Trump threatens jail for imperiling arduous operation te 2026-04-07T13:12:03.769Z Probe to snare Iran rescue leaker 'underway' as Trump threatens jail for imperiling arduous operation An investigation is "underway" to determine who leaked to the press that one of the two American airmen was still missing after their fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Good Friday, a White House official told Fox News Digital. During a Monday afternoon press conference centered on the successful rescue mission, President Donald Trump said his administration is working "very hard" to determine who the leaker is, which he said put the missing pilot at greater risk. "We think we'll be able to find it out because we're going to go to the media company that released it, and we're going to say, 'national security, give it up or go to jail,'" Trump said. "When they did that, all of a sudden the entire country of Iran knew that there was a pilot that was somewhere on their land that was fighting for his life. And it also made it much more difficult for the pilots and for the people going in to search for him." TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' The Military Times attributed an X post by Israel's N12 News reporter Amit Segal as the first to break that one of the "crew members was successfully rescued," citing a Western source around 11 a.m. on Friday. But another Israel N12 News reporter, Barak Ravid, wrote an article for Axios that was published hours before Segal's X post, which shared that one pilot was rescued and another was still missing. Ravid cited his sources as "an Israeli official and a second source with knowledge." "An American fighter jet was shot down by Iranian fire. A search is underway to locate the two crew members, according to a source familiar with the details. Read my article at @axios," Ravid posted on X. The New York Post reported that shortly after Ravid posted his story on X, Segal posted in his Telegram channel "Search operation in Iran — for two American crew members." While Segal shared in his Telegram channel Monday that he was the first to break the news of the missing airman, he walked back his statement to the New York Post. "I’m not sure I was the first," Segal said. "And anyway — I will protect my sources." MAURO COMPARES IRAN RESCUE OF MISSING COLONEL TO MADURO CAPTURE, CREDITS INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION CBS News, the Washington Post and Reuters reported hours later on the missing airman but cited U.S. officials as their sources. Trump called the "leaker" a "sick person," claiming that they will face jail time. "They put this mission at great risk," Trump said. "They put that man at great risk, and they put the hundreds of people that went in looking for him, because everyone now knows that we're going in." Fox News Digital reached out to CBS News, the Washington Post, Reuters and Israel's Channel 12 for comment. Axios declined to comment at this time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5027a3fb569bd90856bb4 Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft te 2026-04-07T13:11:22.420Z Waymo opens robotaxi service in Nashville, partners with Lyft Waymo now operates commercial robotaxi services in 11 cities, with various methods to hail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502653fb569bd90856bab Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students te 2026-04-07T13:11:01.860Z Adobe launches Acrobat Spaces, a free AI-powered study tool for students Adobe Acrobat Spaces is a free tool for students to use AI and create different kind of study material from documents Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d502523fb569bd90856ba2 The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets  te 2026-04-07T13:10:42.281Z The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets  On a recent episode of Equity, we talked to Arena Private Wealth to explore a growing trend: family offices bypassing VCs to gain direct exposure to AI startups, turning them from passive investors into active participants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d5023e3fb569bd90856b99 Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps te 2026-04-07T13:10:22.312Z Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps Merino Energy has simplified the heat pump dramatically in a quest to make them cheaper and easier to install. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4fdca3fb569bd90856ae9 'Unsupervised' child at HersheyPark zoo injured by wolf after crawling under safety barrier te 2026-04-07T12:51:22.367Z 'Unsupervised' child at HersheyPark zoo injured by wolf after crawling under safety barrier A toddler described as "unsupervised" was injured by a wolf over the weekend in Hersheypark's ZooAmerica after managing to crawl into a restricted area.  The parents, from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, were charged Sunday by police with one count each of misdemeanor child endangerment, according to multiple reports.  Police say the parents moved about 25 to 30 feet away from the toddler toward a seating area and were looking at their cellphones at the time of the incident, reports say. Fox News Digital reached out to the Derry Township Police Department for more details.  NATIONAL PARK DEATH EXPOSES REPEATED RULE VIOLATIONS AS TOURISTS TAKE DANGEROUS RISKS "Based on our review, an unsupervised 18-month old child was able to crawl under an exterior perimeter fence, travel to the primary metal enclosure surrounding the wolf habitat, and put his hand through that fence," ZooAmerica said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital, in response to a query about the incident. "A wolf approached and made contact with the child’s hand. This type of response is consistent with natural animal behavior, and was not a sign of aggression," the zoo's statement continued.  "The child was never inside the wolf’s enclosure, and we are relieved the injuries were minor," the zoo said.  The zoo’s wolf pack consists of three animals: a male named Twister and two female sisters, Hazel and Freya.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Officials have not identified which wolf was involved in the incident. Injuries to visitors — especially children — from animals in accredited U.S. zoos are considered rare, and strict safety standards, including secure enclosures and multiple barriers, are designed to prevent direct contact with animals, according to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), based in Maryland.  When incidents do occur, they typically involve unusual situations, such as visitors bypassing barriers or participating in close-contact experiences, rather than normal zoo visits. "Most zoos do their utmost to keep the public safe," Jami LoVullo, founder and president of the Animal Protection Agency and based in California, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Zoos typically require young children to be closely supervised at all times — and many make this an explicit rule.  Institutions such as the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Louisville Zoo state that children must remain under adult supervision during visits. "There are generally all kinds of signs warning of any danger and asking for the public not to enter these areas. It would be up to the parents to follow them," LoVullo added.  Zoos strictly prohibit crossing barriers or reaching into enclosures, emphasizing that these safeguards are in place to protect both visitors and animals. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Organizations such as the AZA stress that while facilities are designed with safety in mind, parents and guardians remain the first line of supervision. "The safety of our guests and the wellbeing of our animals at ZooAmerica are always our highest priorities," said ZooAmerica.  "Our habitats are designed with multiple layers of protection, and clear signage and barriers are in place to help ensure safe viewing." The institution added, "Guests are expected to remain within designated areas and closely supervise children at all times." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4fdb63fb569bd90856ae0 Mets make amends with team legend who was involved in Astros' sign-stealing scandal te 2026-04-07T12:51:02.736Z Mets make amends with team legend who was involved in Astros' sign-stealing scandal Six years after Carlos Beltran was supposed to manage the New York Mets, the organization is making him the face of the franchise once again. The Mets hired Beltran, a recent Hall of Fame electee, ahead of the 2020 MLB season to make him their next manager after firing Mickey Callaway. However, as the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, which Beltran participated in, was unearthed, he and the organization parted ways without him ever managing a game. But on Monday, the team announced that Beltran's No. 15 will be retired on Sept. 19. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Twelve Mets have worn the number since Beltran's last game with the Mets in 2011 — outfielder Tyrone Taylor currently wears it. But Beltran's Hall of Fame plaque this summer will feature a Mets cap, making him the third player to represent the Mets in Cooperstown, along with Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. When MLB announced its findings into the investigation into the Astros in 2020, Beltran was the only player named in the MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's report. It has widely been speculated that Beltran, along with Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the Astros bench coach at the time, spearheaded the operation. While Beltran's most memorable moment in a Mets uniform is an unfortunate one — looking at Adam Wainwright's 3-2 breaking ball with the bases loaded to end Game 7 of the National League Championship Series — he is still easily one of the greatest players in franchise history. He ranks third in WAR, fourth in OPS, and seventh in home runs and RBIs. WORLD SERIES-WINNING MANAGER GETS EMOTIONAL AFTER LEARNING ON LIVE TV HIS TEAM WILL RETIRE HIS NUMBER The nine-time All-Star was a consistent force throughout his entire career, even making the Midsummer Classic in his second-to-last season as a New York Yankee, when he hit .295 with an .850 OPS, 35 home runs and 101 RBIs. Beltran, a switch-hitter, won three Gold Glove Awards while accumulating 2,725 hits, 435 of which were home runs. He also stole 300 bases in his career, making him one of just eight players in MLB history in the 300-300 club. Beltran has the fourth-most home runs by a switch-hitter, trailing Mickey Mantle, Eddie Murray and Chipper Jones. He is also one of 39 players to both drive in and score at least 1,500 runs. Thirty-two of those players, including Beltran, are in the Hall of Fame. The other seven who aren’t are either tied to performance-enhancing drugs (Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Rafael Palmeiro, Gary Sheffield, Manny Ramirez) or are not yet eligible for the Hall of Fame (Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera). In 65 postseason games, Beltran hit .307 with a 1.021 OPS. 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/69d4fda23fb569bd90856ad7 Victor Wembanyama's MVP candidacy at risk after another injury right before playoffs te 2026-04-07T12:50:42.946Z Victor Wembanyama's MVP candidacy at risk after another injury right before playoffs With the NBA playoffs set to begin next Saturday, the San Antonio Spurs are looking to bring back their glory days of winning five titles from 1999 to 2014. Victor Wembanyama has been the primary reason for the team's return to playoff basketball, leading the NBA in blocks per game for the third time in as many seasons while averaging 24.5 points and 11.5 rebounds, both career highs. However, the 7-foot-4 phenom not only suffered a rib contusion on Monday night, putting him at risk for the rest of the regular season and the start of the playoffs, but his MVP candidacy is also at risk. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The NBA states that players must play 65 games in order to receive votes for season awards such as MVP and All-NBA teams. However, Wembanyama has played in 63. That number does not include the NBA Cup Final, which actually does not count toward the stat sheet, but the NBA does count it toward the season-award total, marking him just a bit safer. If Wembanyama wants to be named MVP, the NBA allows a maximum of two games in which a player logs between 15 and 19.59 minutes to count toward the league-required minimum of 65 games played for award eligibility. Wembanyama had 17 points, five rebounds and three blocks while playing 15:40 in the first half on Monday. GENO AURIEMMA RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER SHOUTING MATCH WITH DAWN STALEY: 'UNLIKE WHAT I DO' Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from Paul George when the Philadelphia 76ers forward was attempting to deflect a pass as the 7-foot-4 Frenchman was sprinting up the court on a fast break with 10:49 remaining in the first half. Wembanyama tumbled to the court and remained down for a minute while George patted him on the backside apologetically. Wembanyama subbed out of the game shortly after the collision and immediately went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while keeping his arm pressed to his side. He returned with 5:33 remaining in the period, but asked head coach Mitch Johnson to take him out with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. He again went into the tunnel leading to the locker room while holding his arm to his side and was ruled out at the start of the second half. San Antonio (60-19) is 2.5 games behind the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder (62-16) and assured of finishing no worse than second in the conference. Each of the Spurs' final three games are at home. 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/69d4fb223fb569bd90856a4b Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters te 2026-04-07T12:40:02.476Z Hermeus raises $350M to build autonomous hypersonic fighters The defense aviation startup is coming off two successful flight demonstrations, and with the next one, it's aiming to go supersonic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f8f23fb569bd908569fe World Series champion Tom Nieto dead at 65 te 2026-04-07T12:30:42.249Z World Series champion Tom Nieto dead at 65 Tom Nieto, a World Series champion catcher who also served as a longtime MLB coach, has died, the Minnesota Twins announced on Monday. He was 65. The Twins released a statement on Nieto’s death on social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "The Twins organization mourns the loss of 1987 World Series champion, Tom Nieto," the team said. "Our thoughts are with the Nieto family in their time of grieving." Nieto’s sister, Denise Nieto-Jackson, wrote on Facebook that the former player died of a heart attack last month. "On Friday, March 27th, my brother Tom passed on after a heart attack, leaving cherished memories in Florida with his family; his strength and resilience will continue to inspire us all," she said. The Twins initially drafted Nieto in the 31st round of the 1979 MLB Draft. However, he decided to stay in school, eventually transferring to Oral Roberts. The St. Louis Cardinals would select him in the third round of the 1981 MLB Draft. EX-MLB STAR WILBUR WOOD DEAD AT 84 He made his MLB debut in 1984 and played for the Cardinals for two seasons. He was with the Montreal Expos in 1986 before joining the Twins in 1987. He was on the Twins’ 1987 team when they won the World Series against the Cardinals. Nieto played two seasons with the Twins before ending his career with the Philadelphia Phillies after the 1990 season. He played 251 games in his major league career. He hit .205 with five home runs and 69 RBI. When he retired, Nieto went into coaching. He was with the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2002 and the New York Mets from 2005-2008. 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/69d4f6ae3fb569bd90856998 Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life te 2026-04-07T12:21:02.722Z Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life Ready for a home robot that wakes you up, makes breakfast and even cleans the house afterward?  It may sound far-fetched. However, the Chinese robotics company Unix AI says it is closer than most people think. The company's new Panther series robot is designed to handle full daily routines rather than just one task at a time. It can move through a home, interact with objects and complete multi-step actions without constant input. UniX AI is already testing the system in real homes and service environments. That shift from the lab to everyday use is what makes this worth paying attention to. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. AI ROBOT NOW HELPS TRAVELERS AT SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT The robot stands about 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs roughly 170 pounds based on reported specs. Instead of walking like a humanoid, it moves on wheels. That choice improves stability and helps it run longer on a single charge.  This robot can run roughly 6 to 12 hours, depending on use. A six-microphone array lets it hear and respond to voice commands. That gives it a more natural way to interact with people. Its robotic arms are another key piece. They have multiple joints and can lift up to about 26 pounds. That allows for precise movements like picking up items or placing them exactly where they belong. Under the hood, the robot is packed with sensors and hardware that help it understand and move through your home. It uses cameras and depth sensors to see objects and spaces. It can also rely on LiDAR to map its surroundings and avoid obstacles. This robot is designed to follow through on tasks from start to finish. Instead of stopping after one action, it can continue working through a routine without needing constant input. In recent demonstrations, UniX AI shows the robot preparing food, organizing items and interacting with home appliances inside real residential settings. That matters because real homes are messy and unpredictable. The robot has to recognize objects, adjust to different layouts and handle tasks in sequence. Here are a few examples of what it is being tested to do: Some of these tasks may sound simple, but they are difficult for machines. Handling objects, moving through tight spaces and working around everyday clutter are still major challenges in robotics. This is what makes the system stand out. It is not just completing one action. It is working through a series of steps in real environments. US TARGETS CHINESE ROBOTS OVER SECURITY FEARS Most home robots you see today are built for one job. Think robot vacuums or lawn mowers. This system brings those functions into one platform. It works more like a general-purpose helper. The difference comes down to how it handles tasks. It can plan and complete a sequence instead of waiting for step-by-step instructions. That is where embodied AI comes in. It connects software intelligence with physical movement in the real world. Instead of only answering questions, the robot can take action. Even with all this progress, there are real hurdles. Homes are unpredictable. Lighting changes throughout the day. Objects come in all shapes and textures. Spaces get cluttered fast. Tasks that seem simple to humans can be difficult for machines. Folding clothes, handling soft materials or moving through tight spaces are still major challenges. Cost and safety matter too. Most people will not bring a robot into their home unless it can handle all of that and work reliably every single day. You are not replacing your morning routine with a robot tomorrow. But this shows where things are heading. The idea of a home assistant that handles chores is moving closer to reality. That could mean less time spent cleaning and more time for everything else. At the same time, it raises questions about trust, privacy and cost. A robot that sees your home and hears your voice needs strong safeguards. For now, think of this as an early glimpse. It is not about buying one today. It is about understanding what could become normal sooner than expected. 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 SHOWS SPEED AND REAL SKILL The idea of a robot that cooks, cleans and organizes your life has been around for decades. What feels different now is how close the pieces are coming together. This robot shows real progress in combining movement, perception and decision making. It is still early, but it is already being tested in real homes. The next few years will show whether it becomes something more of us rely on every day. If a robot could handle your daily chores, would you trust it inside your home? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit CyberGuy.com -  trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com.  All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f69a3fb569bd9085698f Former Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin hints at political future, says he's 'chomping at the bit' after exit te 2026-04-07T12:20:42.984Z Former Virginia Gov Glenn Youngkin hints at political future, says he's 'chomping at the bit' after exit Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signaled his political career may not be over, telling Sean Hannity he still has "more to give" just under three months after leaving office. "I have more to give. I just do. The one year of campaigning and the four years of running, so five years, went by in five seconds. It was amazing," Youngkin said on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. In the full episode, debuting Tuesday, Youngkin sat down with the Fox News host to discuss his time in office, as well as what things have been like since his term expired in January. NEW POLL REVEALS SPANBERGER'S POPULARITY IS PLUMMETING AMID BACKLASH OVER GERRYMANDERING "Every morning [when I was governor], I woke up literally bounding out of bed, ready to roll, and that was the most purposeful I've ever felt in my whole life." Youngkin oversaw a range of conservative measures passed in the state, including a push to ensure age-appropriate curriculum in public schools. SPANBERGER SIGNALS LEFT BENT AFTER CENTRIST CAMPAIGN; GOP LEADER WARNS OF 'FAIRFAXING THE REST OF VA' He also pushed for tax cuts, including efforts to reduce the state’s grocery tax, rolled back COVID-19 restrictions early in his tenure and emphasized tougher public safety policies. His time in office concluded earlier this year, when Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration succeeded his. "I've been out of office for six weeks. I took [my wife] Suzanne on vacation, which she so deserved. She's been amazing. I think she's of the best first ladies in America," he said. "But six weeks has felt like six years... You're chomping at the bit." While Youngkin stopped short of outlining specific plans for the future, his comments suggest he is keeping the door open to a return to public office. Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f4573fb569bd90856928 Red Lobster's push for cheap deals may be backfiring, say experts, as losses pile up te 2026-04-07T12:11:03.399Z Red Lobster's push for cheap deals may be backfiring, say experts, as losses pile up Red Lobster's push to lure diners with cheap deals may be backfiring, with one retail expert warning the strategy could be attracting the wrong customer as losses continue to mount. The Florida-based seafood chain — which filed for bankruptcy in 2024 — has leaned heavily on promotions like seafood boils and $20 lobster rolls to drive traffic. While the discounts have generated buzz and helped lift sales, they have not been enough to offset deeper financial challenges, according to a Bloomberg report.  RESTAURANT FORCED TO SCRAP 'STINKY TOFU' AFTER COMPLAINTS ABOUT ITS STRONG ODOR The company has lost money in four of the past five quarters and may need tens of millions in additional funding to stay afloat, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Sales rose 12.5% in February, with monthly revenue improving year over year, but those gains have not been enough to offset ongoing losses, according to the report. A major issue is Red Lobster's costly long-term leases, which CEO Damola Adamolekun called the "most important structural piece" the company is working through as part of its turnaround. LEFTOVER HACKS EXPLODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS AMERICANS FIGHT HIGH PRICES WITH SCRAP FOOD FEASTS At the same time, Red Lobster is also bringing back its fixed-price, all-you-can-eat "endless shrimp" deal, as FOX Business reported recently — a move that sparked debate on social media. "Endless shrimp returns, the exact thing that bankrupted them last time," one user wrote.  "History repeating or redemption arc? Either way, I'm eating good tonight." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "They went bankrupt doing it, took a break to 'think about it' and chose violence again," another user chimed in. Others pushed back on the idea that the promotion caused the bankruptcy. "Private equity brought them to bankruptcy," one person wrote.  "They sold the land the restaurants were on." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Another said, "If you think endless shrimp is what tanked Red Lobster, you have a child's understanding of how these businesses operate." Red Lobster's reliance on discounts may be part of the problem, said Bob Phibbs, a retail consultant in New York. Phibbs said heavy promotions can become "unsustainable" and attract lower-spending customers. "When your main calling card is 'look how cheap we are,' you end up attracting a certain shopper," Phibbs told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "You can attract that shopper, but you have to have an upper end to balance it," he added. Phibbs pointed to higher-margin items such as desserts and bar offerings as ways to offset deep discounts. "[If] the margin-killing promotions become the main items sold, [it's] unsustainable," he said.  "For Red Lobster to move ahead, they need to renovate their aging locations, have a new service level and attract the more profitable customer." Phibbs added, "I think Adamolekun is on the right track, but will the market allow him time to get that new consumer?" Fox News Digital reached out to Red Lobster for comment. "We're always paying attention to what our guests are asking for," a spokesperson for Red Lobster previously told FOX Business. "We're grateful for the enthusiasm and encourage guests to keep sharing their feedback with us. We're listening." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f42e3fb569bd908568fd Spotify’s prompted playlist feature will now work for podcasts, too te 2026-04-07T12:10:22.150Z Spotify’s prompted playlist feature will now work for podcasts, too Spotify will now allow users to input natural language prompts to create podcast playlist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f1c63fb569bd908568b1 Hawks' last-second heave is too late as Knicks hang on for win te 2026-04-07T12:00:06.602Z Hawks' last-second heave is too late as Knicks hang on for win The Atlanta Hawks were about a half-second away from tying their game against the New York Knicks and forcing overtime on Monday night. The Hawks were inbounding the ball underneath the basket on the far side of the court. The ball came to C.J. McCollum, who took two dribbles and threw up a prayer near half-court. The ball banked off the backboard and into the basket as the buzzer sounded. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Fans at the State Farm Arena went wild as it appeared McCollum tied the game. However, officials reviewed the play, and it was determined that the veteran guard got the ball out of his hands a little too late. New York won the game, 108-105. Knicks head coach Mike Brown explained why he didn’t instruct the team to foul at the end instead of risking a possible game-tying scenario. "It’s tricky. If he misses it, obviously it’s a long heave. But if you foul him on the rebound, or you foul him when he’s turning to heave it now, they get three free throws," he said, via the New York Post. "It’s something we’ve talked about before — it’s still a toss-up situation. … The whole thing was at worst they’ll tie it, and we’ll go to overtime. Lesson learned on a couple possessions down the stretch." Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who made two free throws to give the team a three-point lead with a second left to play, led the team with 30 points and 13 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. KNICKS BROADCASTER'S JOKE COMPARING BULLS' 'OBLITERATED' DEFENSE TO IRAN LEAVES PARTNER STUNNED It was Atlanta’s first home loss since early February, ending the team’s 13-game home winning streak. Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 36 points in the loss. Jalen Johnson added 21 points and 11 rebounds, notching his 48th double-double of the season. New York and Atlanta could potentially meet in the postseason as they’re jockeying for seeding ahead of the playoffs. The Knicks are 51-28 and currently third in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks fell to 45-34 and are currently fifth in the East. Atlanta is only 1.5 games up on the Toronto Raptors for their spot. 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/69d4f1c63fb569bd908568a8 Artemis II astronaut tells Trump what communication blackout was like: 'I said a little prayer' te 2026-04-07T12:00:06.120Z Artemis II astronaut tells Trump what communication blackout was like: 'I said a little prayer' The Artemis II literally went where no man, or woman, has gone before in an historic trek around the dark side of the moon Monday, and the crew did it with pilot Victor Glover making quick request for divine assistance. "I'd like to ask, what was your feeling when you had no communication?" President Donald Trump asked in a call arranged by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman from Houston mission control to "Integrity," the crew's chosen name for the Orion capsule. "Zero communication all of a sudden: It was cut off by obviously your very special location; what was your feeling when you had no communication? A little bit different perhaps." "Yes, Mr. President, it was," Glover replied. "I said a little prayer, but then I had to keep rolling." The prayer was quick, because when things went dark, the crew had to get to work during the 45-minute communications outage. NASA'S ARTEMIS II CREW COMMITS TO MOON TRAJECTORY AFTER CRITICAL BURN SENDS ORION INTO DEEP SPACE "I was actually recording scientific observations of the far side of the moon," Glover continued. "You know, that is actually the time when we were the farthest and the closest to the moon. "And so we were really able to make some of our most detailed observations of the far side of the moon up close. And so we were busy up here working really hard. And I must say it was actually quite nice." NASA CHIEF JARED ISAACMAN SAYS ARTEMIS II WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE 'IF IT WASN'T FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP' Trump drilled down on the observations. "Did you see a difference, a big difference between the far side of the moon and the near side of the moon?" Trump asked. "Was there a difference in feel or difference in look, what did you see?" The lack of light "certainly did" change the perspective, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen said, noting the far side looked strikingly different from the near side, with far fewer of the dark plains visible from Earth. GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND: AMERICA'S SPACE EDGE IS AT STAKE AS ARTEMIS II HEADS TO THE MOON "The gravitational pull of the Earth has had a profound effect on the near side of the moon, changing all those dark mares, those dark patches of the moon you see from Earth. It's very different on the far side. "While you see some small patches of those mare and deep craters, it's very much absent on that side. So that's really neat." Hansen also took a moment to thank Trump on behalf of Canada, a country that has had at-times testy dealings with Trump. NUTELLA CAPITALIZES ON GREATEST FREE ADVERTISING MOMENT IN HISTORY ON NASA MOON MISSION "And while I have the microphone, sir, I just want to thank you on behalf of Canada: The space leadership you spoke of from America truly is extraordinary," Hansen said. "I've said this many times before, a nation that leads like that and creates and sets big goals for humanity, that brings other countries along with it, is truly incredible. "And I know that's a very intentional, not a necessary decision, intentional decision to lead by example and to allow other countries like Canada to share our gifts and help you achieve these mutually beneficial goals, like establishing a presence on the moon and eventually going to Mars. "And Canadians are so proud to be a part of this program." TRUMP HYPES MOON MISSION AS ARTEMIS II PREPARES TO LIFT OFF UNDER PRESSURE FROM PAST FAILURES Trump referenced Canadian hockey great Wayne Gretzky and said the country is proud of Hansen's bravery. "They are so proud of you, and you have a lot of courage," Trump said. "I'm not sure if they'd want to do that. I'm not even sure if The Great One would want to do that, to be honest with you. But you have a lot of courage doing what you're doing, a lot of bravery and a lot of of genius. But they're very, very proud of you." ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' Mission specialist Christina Koch spoke about regaining sight of Earth after the blackout and the importance of U.S. leadership in deep-space exploration. "One of the biggest highlights was coming back from the far side of the moon and having the first glimpses of planet Earth again, after being out of communication for about 45 minutes," said Koch, the first woman to the moon, who already holds the record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman (328 days) and was part of the first all-female spacewalk. "It really just reminds you what a special place we have and how important it is for our nation to work, to lead and not follow in exploring deep space." Commander Reid Wiseman told Trump the crew had witnessed views that were first sights for humanity, including a solar corona during an eclipse and planets lining up beyond the moon. "We saw sights hat no human has ever seen before, not even in Apollo, and that was amazing for us," Wiseman said. "And then the surprise of the day, we just came out of an eclipse where the sun, moon -- the entire dark moon about that big right out the window that we were watching -- we could see the corona of the sun, and then we could see the planet train line up, and Mars. "And all of us commented how excited we are to watch this nation, and this planet become a two-planet species." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4f1c53fb569bd9085689f US World Cup hopes take hit after star player ruptures Achilles te 2026-04-07T12:00:05.716Z US World Cup hopes take hit after star player ruptures Achilles The United States Men's National Team has a decent chance to go as far as its ever gone in the World Cup, but they'll have to do it without one of their best young stars. Striker Patrick Agyemang, who has six goals in 14 appearances for the USMNT, ruptured his Achilles on Monday and has been ruled out for the tournament. Agyemang was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier, one tier below the Premier League. He was visibly emotional as he was taken off with his right leg strapped. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 25-year-old first represented the Stars and Stripes last year for training camp and friendlies against Venezuela and Costa Rica, scoring in both contests. He made the CONCACAF Gold Cup team last summer, where the United States lost to Mexico in the final. Agyemang recently suited up for the United States last week against Belgium and Portugal, scoring against the former on March 28. Team USA, one of three host countries, drew a favorable group back in December, as Paraguay, Australia and either one of the four teams in UEFA Path C, which includes Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo and Romania, stand in its way ahead of the knockout stage. The U.S. is the highest-ranked team of the group. US SOCCER LEGEND LANDON DONOVAN TALKS TEAM'S WORLD CUP CHANCES, RECALLS HONOR OF REPRESENTING COUNTRY The USMNT has not had much success in the World Cup. The squad reached the Round of 16 in 2010 and 2014 but failed to qualify for the tournament in 2018. It returned to the Round of 16 four years ago but couldn’t advance out of the Copa América group stage on home soil last year. After finishing in third place in the inaugural World Cup in 1930, the furthest they have made it since then is the 2002 quarterfinals. Eleven of the 16 host stadiums are in the United States, including the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. The U.S. will open the tournament June 12 in Los Angeles against Paraguay on FOX. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos and 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/69d4ed4e3fb569bd908567ca Trump proclaims 'failing' New York Times has no credibility, 'running on past fumes' te 2026-04-07T11:41:02.470Z Trump proclaims 'failing' New York Times has no credibility, 'running on past fumes' President Donald Trump called out the "failing" New York Times for "running on past fumes" during a Monday press conference at the White House. "Failing, failing!" Trump said. "Circulation way down at the New York Times. What’s going on with that?" His comments came after New York Times reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs asked the president whether he believed his threats to bomb Iranian structures would constitute a war crime. Kanno-Youngs had to repeat the question before Trump responded. WHY TRUMP IS DENOUNCING THE MEDIA’S IRAN WAR COVERAGE AS TOO NEGATIVE – BOOSTED BY RHETORICAL FCC BACKING "No, not at all. No, no I’m not. I hope I don’t have to do it," Trump responded. "But, again, I just said, 47 years they’ve been negotiating with these people." Trump reiterated his goal to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon before attempting to move on to another reporter. When Kanno-Youngs tried to follow up with another question, Trump cut him off. "You no longer have credibility at The New York Times because the New York Times said, 'Oh, Trump won’t win the election,' and I won in a landslide, I won every swing state. The New York Times said, 'Oh, Trump won’t win the election.' The New York Times has no credibility. The credibility they have is it used to be all the news that’s fit to print. The old Gray Lady. It was great. But they’re running on past fumes, and you can’t keep doing that. You have to be able to give the correct news and people like you, who I know, are fake. You’re fake!" Trump said. SCOTT BESSENT CALLS OUT NY TIMES' TRUMP REPORTING DURING PAPER'S SUMMIT, SAYS IT'S NOT PAPER OF RECORD In a comment to Fox News Digital, a New York Times spokesperson argued that the publication reported on Trump potentially winning the 2024 presidential election and posted links along with a statement. "President Trump’s derisive comments to a New York Times reporter today are the latest example in his pattern of answering fair questions with inaccurate attacks. Contrary to the president’s false claims, our extensive reporting and polling during the 2024 presidential campaign captured the race in full, including his advantages. Mr. Trump himself celebrated this polling and reporting numerous times," the statement read. TRUMP’S LONG-RUNNING FEUD WITH NEW YORK TIMES ESCALATES WITH NEW INSULTS, LAWSUITS The statement continued, "We ask questions of elected leaders to hold them accountable to the public they serve. Our entire White House team—including the talented journalist who posed questions to Mr. Trump today—reports with the same rigor and scrutiny on all who hold the office." This was the second time Trump attacked the New York Times in less than a week after the paper published an erroneous headline referring to NATO as the "North American Treaty Organization" instead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. "The Failing New York Times, whose lack of credibility, and their constant Fake News attacks on your favorite President, ME, has caused its circulation to absolutely PLUMMET, referred to our severely weakened and extremely unreliable 'partner,' NATO, as the North American Treaty Organization. The correct name is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - A very interesting mistake! The hiring and educational standards have gone way down at the NYT. Bring back, 'ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT' and, Make America Great Again!" Trump wrote on Truth Social Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ed3a3fb569bd908567c1 Cruise ship strikes reef near Tom Hanks' iconic 'Cast Away' island, sparking rescue at sea te 2026-04-07T11:40:42.819Z Cruise ship strikes reef near Tom Hanks' iconic 'Cast Away' island, sparking rescue at sea A small cruise ship struck a reef near the island where the Tom Hanks' movie "Cast Away" was filmed — and the operator has now shed light on what led to the incident. The April 4 collision occurred when one of its vessels hit a finger reef near Monuriki Island in Fiji during worsening weather conditions, according to Blue Lagoon Cruises. "While the investigation is in its early stages, conditions upon the ship anchoring in the area were calm, and it appears a severe squall caused the ship’s anchor to drag toward a nearby reef whereby the ship became grounded," Blue Lagoon Cruises said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. LUXURY HOTELS LAUNCH SUPERYACHTS FOR WEALTHY TRAVELERS WHO HAVE LONG AVOIDED CRUISES "The response time available for crew was limited," the operator added. Blue Lagoon Cruises said roughly 30 passengers were on board at the time. Citing Fiji Navy sources, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported the vessel was also carrying about 30 crew members. Around dawn, a large high-speed ferry arrived alongside the vessel to assist with the evacuation. All guests and non-essential crew disembarked with their luggage and personal belongings, according to Blue Lagoon Cruises. Passengers were transported back to Port Denarau, where Blue Lagoon Cruises arranged hotel accommodations, along with alternative activities and experiences, the company said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER No injuries were reported among guests or crew. In recent years, several reef groundings have led to emergency rescues.  In 2025, the expedition ship Coral Adventurer struck a reef off Papua New Guinea, leaving about 80 passengers stranded for days, according to reporting by Cruise Passenger and an Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation. In 2024, a New Zealand naval vessel grounded on a reef near Samoa, caught fire, and sank, requiring evacuation of all crew, according to a New Zealand Defense Force inquiry.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Monuriki Island is a small, uninhabited island in Fiji’s Mamanuca archipelago.  It is known for its white sandy beaches, rocky cliffs and dense tropical vegetation, surrounded by water and coral reefs. Its remote, untouched landscape made it a perfect filming location for the 2000 movie "Cast Away," starring Tom Hanks. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Since the film’s release, Monuriki has become a popular day-trip destination, often informally called "Castaway Island" (not to be confused with a nearby resort island with that name). Despite its fame, it remains undeveloped with no permanent residents.  Visitors come to hike, snorkel and explore filming spots like the famous "Wilson" beach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4eb0a3fb569bd9085674a ESPN pundit rips UConn's Geno Auriemma over heated incident with Dawn Staley te 2026-04-07T11:31:22.296Z ESPN pundit rips UConn's Geno Auriemma over heated incident with Dawn Staley ESPN pundit Michael Wilbon teed off on UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma on Monday, following the coach’s outburst toward South Carolina's Dawn Staley on Friday night. Auriemma was seemingly frustrated with Staley’s lack of a traditional handshake before UConn and South Carolina played their Final Four game. South Carolina would eventually win the matchup, but Auriemma and Staley had a heated exchange at the end of the game as they went up to greet each other. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The UConn coach also complained at halftime that Sarah Strong didn’t get a foul call despite her jersey getting ripped. Strong later said she accidentally ripped her own jersey. Wilbon didn’t mince words in his criticism of Auriemma on ESPN’s "Pardon the Interruption." "I’m going to take the rest of the time to deal with Geno, who was guilty of not just the handshake, but the bogus apology and the fictional lies he had a ripped jersey, saying the other team behaved like thugs when his own player ripped her own jersey. It’s the disgraceful behavior of a massively insecure bully," he said, via Awful Announcing. "It was petulant, it was classless." "The fictional visualization of the ripped jersey is unbelievable. The apology didn’t even address the person he offended. We’re all taught to shake hands at the end of a game, no matter what happens. Maybe before a game. He couldn’t even do that. He wandered away, and then he lied on national television, round after round of interviews, and accused South Carolina’s players of doing something his own players did, as if we don’t all have television. And the apology, aftermath, all of it was disgraceful." Auriemma released a statement on the issue, apologizing for his own behavior. BASKETBALL LEGEND CANDACE PARKER TAKES AIM AT GENO AURIEMMA AFTER DAWN STALEY CONFRONTATION "There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game vs. South Carolina," Auriemma said in a statement posted to social media. "It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut. "I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that. I’ve had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to apologize to them." Staley took the high road when asked about the incident after the team lost to the UCLA Bruins in the national championship. "I don’t want – this is UCLA’s day, right? Let’s keep it UCLA, them winning the national championship," Staley told reporters, via The Athletic. "… We’re not going to damper UCLA’s day with it." Staley has yet to fully address the incident and what she yelled back at Auriemma during their exchange. Fox News’ Ryan Morik 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/69d4eaf63fb569bd90856741 ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of kidnapping 4-year-old girl from laundromat te 2026-04-07T11:31:02.749Z ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of kidnapping 4-year-old girl from laundromat U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained an illegal immigrant who was released back into the community after allegedly kidnapping a 4-year-old girl from a laundromat in New York, a report said.  The Department of Homeland Security told the New York Post that Carlos Corte-Corte, 38, of Ecuador, was taken into custody by ICE on March 31 and placed into removal proceedings following the March 28 incident at Laundry Kingdom in Patchogue.  "This three-time deported criminal illegal alien, Carlos Corte-Corte, kidnapped an innocent four-year-old girl from a laundromat on Long Island. New York sanctuary politicians chose to release this kidnapper from jail to prey on more innocent children rather than cooperate with ICE law enforcement," Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told the newspaper.  "Sanctuary politicians must stop putting politics above public safety," she reportedly added. "This type of insanity leads to more crimes and more innocent victims." ICE IMPERSONATOR BRUTALLY BEATEN BY STREET MOB, DHS SAYS MAN NOT ASSOCIATED WITH AGENCY The Suffolk County Police Department said that, "While a woman was with her two children at a laundromat, located at 138 East Main St., Carlos-Corte, who was unknown to the woman, led her 4-year-old daughter out the back exit of the laundromat, at 12:08 p.m." on March 28.  "Her mother reported her missing, and patrol officers responded to the scene, where they reviewed surveillance video and began canvassing the area. During the search, the mother located her daughter in the children’s play area of the Patchogue-Medford Library, located at 54-60 East Main St. A patrol officer then located Corte near the laundromat and took him into custody," police added.  Corte-Corte was charged with second-degree kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child, police said. DHS SLAMS 'INSANE' 5-YEAR PLEA DEAL FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WHO ADMITTED FATAL STABBING IN VIRGINIA The day after his arrest, a Suffolk County district judge freed Corte-Corte on supervised release with a GPS monitor, the New York Post reported.  The newspaper said Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney disagreed with the judge’s decision and added that, "I think if you look at the facts of the case, clearly they’re concerning."  "He thought the girl lived alone without parents," the New York Post quoted Corte-Corte's public defender as saying in court. "He took her to the library and told an employee there as such, but there was a language barrier. It seems to be a mistake."    Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4eae33fb569bd90856738 White House unleashes on Stacey Abrams in latest clash over Trump’s election order te 2026-04-07T11:30:43.295Z White House unleashes on Stacey Abrams in latest clash over Trump’s election order The White House tore into Democrat activist and failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams on Monday after she argued President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to rein in mail-in voting was "illegal." "Has Stacey Abrams conceded the multiple elections she lost yet or is she still pretending to be Governor?" White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital. "Election integrity has always been a top priority for President Trump, and the American people sent him back to the White House because they overwhelmingly supported his commonsense election integrity agenda." The comment was in response to Abrams, who said during an appearance on MSNOW over the weekend that Trump’s order would disenfranchise voters, resurfacing long-held tensions with the president amid his latest push to enhance voter security ahead of the midterms. Abrams previously ran for Georgia governor twice and refused to formally concede her 2018 election.  "It is patently illegal, and it is entirely in the playbook of voter suppression that Republicans, including Donald Trump, have been using for the last decade or so," Abrams said. STACEY ABRAMS TOUTS 10 STEPS TO AUTOCRACY, SAYS ‘DO NOT LET PROPAGANDA WIN’ Trump’s order, called "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," directs the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, in coordination with state leaders, to create a list of citizens, and then directed the U.S. Postal Service to only deliver mail-in ballots to people on the list. "The President will do everything in his power to defend the safety and security of American elections and to ensure that only American citizens are voting in them – that’s only controversial for Democrats like Stacey," Jackson added. Abrams founded Fair Fight Action after her 2018 loss to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, saying Georgia’s election system suppressed voters. The group was later ordered to reimburse the state more than $200,000 in legal costs after an unsuccessful lawsuit.  Separately, Abrams-linked advocacy groups have faced campaign-finance and nonprofit-compliance scrutiny, including a Georgia Ethics Commission case involving the New Georgia Project and a 2025 IRS complaint targeting Fair Fight Action. Abrams has since criticized Republican-led voting initiatives at the federal and state level as relics of the Jim Crow era and designed to disenfranchise racial minorities. "The Constitution gives to the states the authority to determine how elections are held," Abrams said. "What the Republican regime is upset about is that democracy has been working." Trump criticized Abrams as far back as 2018 over her stance on voting, accusing her of wanting "illegal aliens to vote." Abrams "opposed requiring proof of American citizenship at the ballot box," Trump said at the time. Trump has long argued that noncitizen voting, which is illegal, is a widespread problem in U.S. elections. In addition to his executive order, Trump has urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act before the 2026 elections to impose a physical identification requirement on people registering to vote, though it lacks the needed support from Democratic senators to advance in the upper chamber. While the White House has framed Trump's executive order as an effort to bolster election integrity, Abrams and other critics argued it intruded on state authority and would unfairly suppress votes. "The biggest risk for Americans right now is that we see these as piecemeal, and we don’t recognize it’s part of a pattern," Abrams said. "This is step 10 in an authoritarian playbook. You end democracy." JAMES CARVILLE TELLS EX-CNN HOST HE'S WORRIED TRUMP WILL TAMPER WITH 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS Abrams also alleged that the executive order would serve to create a master list of voters, effectively usurping state control over voter registration lists and federalizing elections. "The creation of a database … should terrify all of us," Abrams said. "That is an attempt to do national surveillance." In addition to Abrams' criticisms, roughly two dozen states and voting rights groups filed lawsuits seeking to block the executive order, arguing Trump's directives violated the Constitution by encroaching on states’ authority to administer elections. Fox News Digital reached out to an Abrams representative for comment. 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This could be a reason why people with Alzheimer’s often struggle with sleep before memory loss begins, according to researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. SLEEPING 11 MINUTES LONGER EACH NIGHT SHOWS SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFIT, STUDY FINDS In a press release, the scientists revealed how tau "hijacks" the brain’s energy supply, which leads to a "state of overactive excitability that prevents restorative rest." Using female mouse models, the study authors measured time spent in sleep stages. At six months, the mice with tau pathology spent more time awake and less time in NREM sleep (non-rapid eye movement), which is the calm and restorative first phase of a sleep cycle. By nine months, the results showed even less REM sleep, pointing toward a progressive decline. Tau changes how the brain uses glucose to stimulate brain activity, the researchers concluded. POPULAR DIET TIED TO LOWER DEMENTIA RISK FOR SOME GROUPS, STUDY REVEALS "It’s like a petulant toddler who just won’t calm down and go to sleep," principal investigator Shannon Macauley, PhD, associate professor of physiology, commented in a statement. "The brain is hijacking all your glucose to make glutamate (a chemical neurotransmitter) over and over again, keeping the system awake and preventing it from reaching the deep, restorative stages of sleep necessary for recovery and memory formation," she added. This leads to a vicious cycle, as the disease causes sleep disruption, and sleep disruption then worsens the disease, according to the researchers. The study did have some limitations, the researchers acknowledged. It identifies associations between tau pathology, brain activity and poor sleep, but does not establish a clear causal relationship. It is also unclear whether these findings apply to human populations. ONE TYPE OF OLIVE OIL HAS A SURPRISING EFFECT ON BRAINPOWER DURING AGING Dr. Wendy Troxel, a Utah-based licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND, commented on the Alzheimer's-sleep connection in an interview with Fox News Digital. "We know that sleep is critical for our cognitive health and our ability to age well," she said. "And research shows that short sleep duration, fragmented sleep and irregular sleep schedules can increase the risk of dementia." Other lab studies have shown that deep sleep activates the glymphatic system, which is responsible for flushing out toxins that accumulate in the brain, according to Troxel. This includes tau and amyloid beta, the neurotoxins associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If you sacrifice sleep, you're not just sacrificing this passive state – you're actually sacrificing this critical brain-flushing mechanism, because the glymphatic system predominantly works while asleep," the expert said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "So, it's really important to protect sleep for your cognitive health, for your cardiovascular health, for your mental health and overall well-being." In her own clinical psychology practice, Troxel said she has patients who experience insufficient or low-quality sleep due to stress. "If we're constantly thinking about, ‘Oh my gosh, if I don't get enough sleep, I'm going to develop Alzheimer's disease,’ that's not going to serve you well," she said. "We do have to recognize the risks, but also recognize that sleep is imperfect." The sleep expert encourages aiming for progress instead of perfection. "If we invade our brains with these worries about the consequences of not sleeping well, that's going to increase pressure and anxiety, and contribute to more restless nights," Troxel cautioned. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Sometimes, we have to just throw our hands up, practice the good behaviors that are going to set the conditions for a good night of sleep, and not obsess about it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4e6463fb569bd90856642 GORDON CHANG: A lot of our anti-American protests are made in China te 2026-04-07T11:11:02.903Z GORDON CHANG: A lot of our anti-American protests are made in China "No Kings" and other protests are sweeping America this year. On May 1, communists and other leftists are planning to try and shut the country down with "general strikes." "Recent reporting indicates that these protests are neither spontaneous nor decentralized," wrote Sen. Josh Hawley to then-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in February, seeking an investigation into "radical left-wing organizations and individuals funding anti-ICE protests—including those with possible ties to the Chinese Communist Party." At the center of Chinese funding is Neville Roy Singham, an American tech billionaire living in Shanghai, who is implementing Xi Jinping’s euphemistically stated goal of "telling China’s story well." Singham, an avowed communist, operates an "international Revolutionary Front" of about 2,000 groups. Fox News Digital has identified at least 200 organizations inside his network "that directly work on propaganda that parrots the anti-American messaging of the Chinese Communist Party." These messages are produced in "digital shops from New York City to Los Angeles." SHANGHAI SABOTAGE: INSIDE SINGHAM'S SECRET STRATEGY TO DEMONIZE AMERICA Los Angeles is of special interest because of the series of violent leftist protests there, including an anti-ICE one in late March at the Roybal Federal Building. "Some may dismiss the No Kings protests as unfocused therapy sessions for radical activists and the leftist billionaire-backed professional protest industry," Kerry Gershaneck, author of "Political Warfare: Strategies for Combating China’s Plan to ‘Win Without Fighting,’" told me. "But Singham and the Communist Party’s United Front Work Department have much more insidious goals. Ultimately, they seek the destruction of the U.S. and our belief system through psychological warfare, disinformation, cognitive attacks … all designed to shred our national identity and cohesion." Singham has the resources to do all that. Fox News Digital reported that there were 223 transactions, from 2017 through last year, that transferred $591 million around countries on five continents. This "Singham network" consists of "five concentric rings of an ideological pipeline that spreads pro-China propaganda." There are 11 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that are the core of the network with about $401 million flowing from Singham to these groups. REVOLUTIONARY TOURISM: INSIDE THE $600M MARRIAGE OF DARK MONEY AND FAR-LEFT AGITPROP The core group includes Code Pink: Women for Peace, co-founded by Jodie Evans, Singham’s wife. Singham, who denies working with the Chinese regime, nonetheless operates openly in China, something he could not do unless he was coordinating his high-profile efforts with the United Front Work Department (UFWD), the part of the ruling organization that interfaces with foreign organizations and individuals. The UFWD subverts foreign countries and is thought to function as an intelligence service, especially when it operates with the intelligence operations of the People’s Liberation Army, another Party organ, and the Chinese central government. "Communist China’s primary means of defeating America is political warfare," Gershaneck said to me in 2023. CHINA'S AMERICAN MAO: INSIDE SINGHAM’S BLUEPRINT TO ‘WAGE WAR' FOR A 'NEW WORLD ORDER' That political warfare involves support for protests. As Charles Burton, a former Canadian diplomat in Beijing and author of "The Beaver and the Dragon: How China Out-Maneuvered Canada’s Diplomacy, Security, and Sovereignty," told me, "Some of the most organized and militant elements in recent high-profile, anti-U.S. protests have documented financial and operational ties to Chinese influence networks." "China controls the most expansive, heavily resourced, and sophisticated propaganda capabilities available to any regime in history," Gershaneck notes. "Heavily resourced" is no exaggeration. As Burton wrote to me late last month, "The budget and resources devoted to the United Front Work Department’s operations abroad is estimated to exceed by a least double the total budget of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs." The CCP has identified the U.S. as its enemy. People’s Daily, the Party’s main propaganda organ, carried a landmark editorial declaring a "people’s war" on America in May 2019. That war has been fought in insidious ways. The UFWD has bolstered the demonstrations this year—and so were the fast-spreading protests following the death of George Floyd in May 2020. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION That year, Beijing used the now-closed Houston consulate to provide logistical and financial support to violent protesters in America. Radio Free Asia reported that a People’s Liberation Army intelligence unit, working out of that facility, used big data to identify Americans likely to participate in Black Lives Matter and Antifa protests and then sent them videos on how to "incite" riots. China’s incitement of violence was even out in the open. On October 18, 2020, Chen Weihua, China Daily’s European bureau chief, posted this on what was then called Twitter: "Hope there will be more petrol bomb throwing mobs in protests in the U.S." Moreover, in late January 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the International Falls Port of Entry in Minnesota seized 900,000 counterfeit $1 bills, printed in China. Nobody in China’s near-total surveillance state could counterfeit American currency without the knowledge of authorities, so this counterfeiting operation had Beijing’s blessing. We do not know the motive, but it could not have been profit: No one produces $1 bills for that purpose. Now, the Chinese regime has help funding propaganda and protests in America. After all, it has Singham’s cash and world-spanning network. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM GORDON CHANG Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4e6333fb569bd90856639 Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns te 2026-04-07T11:10:43.128Z Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns A Canadian hate speech bill is drawing backlash from critics who warn it could chill religious speech and expose some people to prosecution for quoting the Bible. Bill C-9, the "Combatting Hate Act," introduced by Canadian Liberal Justice Minister Sean Fraser, passed the House of Commons on March 25 and now heads to the Senate. The measure would expand Canada’s hate speech laws, create a new hate-crime offense and add penalties for intimidating or blocking people from accessing houses of worship, cultural spaces, schools, senior residences and cemeteries. The sharpest criticism of the bill focuses on its repeal of a long-standing defense for religious speech in some criminal hate speech cases. Christian and Muslim groups say the change could chill sermons, religious debate and other faith-based expression, while the Liberal government and some Jewish advocacy groups say the bill is aimed at combating antisemitism, not criminalizing religion. IRISH COMEDIAN SAYS UK PM STARMER HIDES FROM CULTURE WARS AS 'ORDINARY PEOPLE' FIGHT DAILY BATTLES Andrew Lawton, a Canadian Conservative member of Parliament who opposes the bill, said the legislation could leave faith communities vulnerable to prosecution for sharing their beliefs or quoting Scripture. "Bill C-9 makes it easier for people of faith and others to be criminally charged because of views that other people take offense to," he told Fox News Digital. "The bill weakens protections for freedom of expression and freedom of religion, especially with the removal of the longstanding religious defense, which has stipulated that religious beliefs and religious texts expressed in good faith cannot be seen as 'hateful.'" Lawton said the bill’s safeguards are not enough, warning that Liberal officials have already signaled that people could be prosecuted for quoting certain passages from the Bible. "It’s not for government to decide which religious beliefs are legitimate or not," he added. "People of faith can and should debate this. But it’s incredibly concerning when a Liberal cabinet minister says that certain verses of Scripture are so inherently hateful that prosecutors should be able to press charges against those who quote them." DOJ SIGNALS CRACKDOWN ON SYNAGOGUE PROTESTERS USING ABORTION CLINIC STATUTE During a House justice committee hearing last October, Liberal Party MP Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, suggested certain passages from the Bible were inherently hateful toward homosexuals, and questioned the Criminal Code's initial carve out for religious statements made in "good faith." "In Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Romans, there are passages with clear hatred towards, for example, homosexuals," Miller said, according to the hearing transcript. "I don't understand how the concept of good faith could be invoked if someone were literally invoking a passage from, in this case, the Bible, though there are other religious texts that say the same thing. How do we somehow constitute this as being said in good faith? Clearly, there are situations in these texts where statements are hateful. They should not be used to invoke ... or be a defense." In December, Liberal MPs on the House Justice Committee backed a Bloc Québécois proposal to remove the religious defense, the CBC reported. RFK JR TELLS ROGAN UK WENT FROM HOME OF MAGNA CARTA TO DICTATORSHIP FOR SPEECH CRACKDOWN The bill would also create a new offense for willfully promoting hatred by displaying certain terrorist-linked or Nazi symbols in public. It separately creates a hate-crime offense for committing a federal crime when it is motivated by hatred based on factors such as race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. At the same time, the bill says speech does not incite or promote hatred solely because it "discredits, humiliates, hurts or offends." It also clarifies that the law does not ban statements on matters of public interest, including religious statements made in discussion, publication or debate, so long as they do not willfully promote hatred. Lawton said he is concerned about how "bad actors" will "weaponize" the hate-crime legislation in an attempt to "silence opposing voices." "The bill simply shouldn’t pass," he told Fox News Digital. "My colleagues and I tried to minimize the harms of the bill as best as we could. We were able to make some improvements by amendment in the committee stage, but many of the key concerns still remain. We tried to put in strong language affirming that good faith religious beliefs could not be classified as hateful but the Liberals rejected these amendments." AUSTRALIA VOWS TO STRENGTHEN HATE SPEECH LAWS, GUN CONTROL IN WAKE OF BONDI BEACH ATTACK Justice Minister Sean Fraser denied the bill would threaten religious freedom in Canada. "Canada’s commitment to freedom of religion is unwavering. Freedom of religion is a fundamental guarantee under section 2(a) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Nothing in this amendment changes that," Fraser said in a statement released on Dec. 9. "Canadians will always be able to pray, preach, teach, interpret scripture, and express religious belief in good faith, without fear of criminal sanction." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fraser did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. According to data released by Canada's government in March, police-reported hate crimes have risen for six years in a row and are up 169% since 2018. Canada, Scotland, Australia and the European Union have all moved in recent years to strengthen hate-crime or hate-speech legislation. In Malta, a Christian man faced jail time after being prosecuted for publicly sharing his testimony of leaving homosexuality. He was found not guilty in March, after a three-year legal battle. Vice President JD Vance and the State Department have also increasingly criticized censorship and attacks on free speech in Europe. 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(NASDAQ: AIXC) ("AIxC" or the "Company"), a technology company focused on infrastructure for the emerging Embodied AI (EAI) and on-chain asset ecosystem, today shared a weekly business update from Co-CEO… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4df2b3fb569bd9085649f Yale athletics allegedly pushed administrator to retire to open a job for deputy’s alleged romantic partner te 2026-04-07T10:40:43.764Z Yale athletics allegedly pushed administrator to retire to open a job for deputy’s alleged romantic partner EXCLUSIVE: Two of Yale's top athletic officials bought a house together a year before one of them was hired by the university, a deed obtained by Fox News Digital shows. Former colleagues have alleged the two officials are in a romantic relationship, and alleged that a former administrator was pushed to retire to vacate a position for one of the partners. Yale's Executive Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of Athletics Ann-Marie Guglieri and Deputy Director of Athletics Mary Berdo, who are the second and third top-ranked positions at the athletic department under Athletic Director Victoria Chun, purchased a house together in Milford, Connecticut, in June 2018, the deed shows. Berdo was then hired by the university in April of 2019. Chun, Guglieri and Berdo previously worked together at Colgate University’s athletic department. Yale’s then-president appointed Chun as athletics director in February 2018, and she joined Yale in July 2018. Guglieri started that same month. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Two former employees of the Yale athletics department have alleged that Guglieri and Berdo are in a romantic relationship. Additional former employees have alleged a former administrator was pressured to accept a voluntary retirement package, which then created an opening for Berdo. Guglieri and Berdo’s relationship does not appear to violate Yale’s workplace policies, which state: "Staff are expected to avoid romantic or sexual relationships with employees and trainees for whom they have or might reasonably expect to have supervisory or reporting responsibilities." A Yale athletics organization chart obtained by Fox News Digital, created some time after 2019, shows that Berdo and Guglieri do not have a reporting or supervisory relationship with each other. Instead, both report directly to Chun. Although the relationship does not violate Yale policy, one former Yale coach opined that it is "totally unprofessional" that two people with leadership roles in the Athletics Department "are in a relationship with each other." The former coach told Fox News Digital, on the condition of anonymity, that it was "well-known" in the department that Guglieri and Berdo were "a couple," even though "they didn’t make it obvious." He said they "came as a packaged deal." A former Yale athletic administrator told Fox News Digital under the condition of anonymity that the relationship was "widely known" in the athletic department. Two former employees said the athletics department could not increase its headcount to hire Berdo at the same time it hired Guglieri. But Fox News Digital learned that a former athletics department administrator reluctantly accepted a voluntary retirement package, and then Berdo was hired shortly thereafter.  The former senior associate athletic director was allegedly given "no choice" but to accept the voluntary retirement package in the fall of 2018, creating a vacancy in the department’s front office prior to Berdo’s hiring, according to a former Yale Athletics employee with firsthand knowledge of the situation. "A senior associate athletic director was called in in October of 2018 and was pressured to accept a retirement package, and this person had no choice but to take this retirement package and give 90-day notice, and just after the 90-day notice, Mary Berdo was hired," the former employee said. Former Yale men’s hockey head coach Keith Allain told Fox News Digital that the former employee’s recollection of the pressured retirement and eventual hiring of Berdo is consistent with what he had been told by individuals within the athletics department. Allain declined further comment. Sources with whom Fox News Digital spoke did not claim that Guglieri participated in the selection process for Berdo. But one said there was "a huge question mark surrounding the convenient hiring of Mary Berdo, also from Colgate," and whether the process was completely objective. While Yale declined to comment "on individual personnel matters," a spokesman for the university president’s office told Fox News Digital: "We can confirm that Yale has a robust set of personnel and disclosure policies that it followed." Before she joined Yale, Berdo was the senior associate athletic director at Colgate University and a member of the department’s executive senior staff. She previously worked at the NCAA national headquarters and as assistant director of events and championships at the University of Michigan. She played basketball for the University of Iowa. "Vicky was only able to bring one director, Ann-Marie, with her at the start of her Yale tenure," another former Yale Athletics employee told Fox News Digital on the condition of anonymity. The employee said he had left Yale by the time Berdo was hired but questioned whether the process may have involved "preferential treatment," as "Mary’s hire seemed to be predetermined a year in advance." YALE ATHLETICS SAGA TAKES NEW TWIST AS EMAILS SHOW LEGAL CONFRONTATION WITH EX-COACH'S LAWYER Fox News Digital has reached out Guglieri and Berdo via their university email addresses, and to an email address believed to belong to Chun, but has not received a response. Fox News Digital has verified the identity of the former employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity and that they worked at Yale in the provided timeframes. Other sources contacted by Fox News Digital did not dispute or contradict any of the above allegations. A letter signed by Allain addressed to Yale President Maurie McInnis alleged that Chun has created a "toxic environment" for the university's sports teams. Fox News Digital published the letter last Monday after confirming with Allain that he sent the letter to McInnis via email in October, shortly after his retirement. "I am writing to you at the urging of several head coaches in our Athletic Department. They told me that you were soliciting feedback from a few coaches regarding extending the contract of our athletic director, and are concerned, that with the culture of fear that permeates the athletic department, you will not receive candid feedback," the letter began. The letter later wrote, "Vicky’s singular talent is self promotion and has created a toxic environment within the department where she is insulated by a cadre of administrators whose main task seems to be silencing any dissent," the letter continued. Newman’s lawyer did not allege that either Chun or Guglieri were responsible for making the recording. The letter — sent approximately four years after Newsman’s departure from the university in 2021 — requested a "settlement dialogue, including both financial and non-financial terms." Newman has not taken legal action against Yale or any representatives of Yale, and Fox News Digital does not know whether the parties have settled their dispute. As part of the letter exchange, a former deputy general counsel for Yale confirmed to Granovsky: "A former employee recorded a portion of a meeting with your client, without the university's knowledge." The attorney for Yale denied various other allegations made by Granovsky. A subsequent letter indicates that Yale later provided a copy of an audio file to Granovsky on October 28, 2025. Granovsky responded on November 17 with questions about the recording and noted that Yale’s policy prohibits "surreptitious" recordings. The current version of Yale’s recording policy, which took effect in 2024, states: "Except as authorized by University personnel, participants in meetings in the course of employment or curricular or extracurricular activities may not record such meetings without the permission of all participants." Fox News Digital cannot confirm if any additional letters were exchanged between Newman’s attorneys and representatives of Yale. A source provided copies of the letter and email exchange between Granovsky and Yale to Fox News Digital, and Newman confirmed their authenticity. 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/69d4dab53fb569bd90856369 DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival te 2026-04-07T10:21:41.887Z DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival How does someone — even a military hero with prodigious physical prowess and training — manage to survive approximately 36 to 48 hours in the mountainous terrain of southwestern Iran, likely without food and with little water? How does such a person live with the high chance of having sustained leg fractures or other lower-extremity injuries from being ejected from a plane traveling at high velocity? And how do Navy SEALs, Air Force Special Operations, Army Special Operations Aviation, search and rescue, and combat medics, flanked by 150 aircraft, possibly find him? As CIA Director John Ratcliffe said, it is like finding "a grain of sand in the desert." The answer is a combination of great skill on the part of the rescuers, God’s presence, the airman’s deep faith, and the body’s survival mechanism, known as the "fight-or-flight" response. ‘GOD IS GOOD’: INSIDE THE HIGH-RISK US MISSION TO SAVE A WOUNDED AIRMAN SHOT DOWN IN IRAN In the end, SEAL Team Six commandos extracted the officer, and he was taken first to a U.S. military medical facility in Kuwait, where he will receive high-level care, including wound management, hydration, nourishment and any orthopedic interventions needed. He will no doubt recover — a clear-cut medical miracle. This weapon systems officer, an Air Force colonel with survival and evasion training, reportedly climbed 7,000 feet up a ridge and remained hidden there for nearly 48 hours in a mountain crevice. President Trump, during a press briefing on Monday, said that the airman "scaled cliff faces, bleeding rather profusely, treated his own wounds." TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' During his time on the mountain, he could have used bandages and tourniquets to help stop the flow of blood, but he would also have soon needed water to replace the lost fluids. He is reportedly a man of deep spiritual faith, which clearly helped him to survive, and when he finally made radio contact, he sent the message, "God is good." He was spotted by the CIA with a camera from 40 miles away. According to the president, "They kept the camera on him for 45 minutes. He wasn't moving. And they said, ‘You know, probably wrong, but we're seeing something moving.’  This is a vast mountain, vast, thick with bushes, trees. ‘We see something moving 40 miles away.’ It was the head of a human being," the president shared. "’I'm telling you, it's moving.’ And then all of a sudden, 45 minutes later, he moved a lot, stood up, and they said, 'We have him.’" As Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at the press conference with President Trump, "in that moment of isolation and danger, his faith and fighting spirit shone through." INSIDE THE DARING RESCUE OF AIRMAN BEHIND ENEMY LINES: HOW CIA ASSISTED WITH 'DECEPTION CAMPAIGN' It is unclear whether the downed airman received help from local residents who are opposed to the Iranian regime or if he toughed it out on his own, but either way, his survival constitutes a faith-driven medical miracle. The way human physiology responds to threat clearly played an essential role. At a time like this, the body kicks into fight-or-flight mode, also known as an acute stress response, with an outpouring of stress hormones — epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol. Here’s what happens: The heart rate, blood pressure and rate of breathing increase. There is a release of energy as the body shunts blood toward the muscles and away from the skin. The person feels increased alertness, and all the senses are heightened, which creates a survival advantage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Though a person can go several days without food, water is essential for organ function, and dehydration can quickly lead to organ failure, especially in the presence of ongoing bleeding. It is unknown how much water the downed colonel had, but it was unlikely to be sufficient for someone with substantial injuries. Survival under these circumstances is clearly a medical miracle. The team that rescued him are angels sent by God. As further details are released in the coming days, they will provide the exact narrative by which God, great military prowess and personal fortitude all came together. Clearly, the colonel’s spirit to survive overcame both the enormous physical challenges and the looming danger he faced inside Iran. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DR MARC SIEGEL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4daa23fb569bd90856360 Video shows teens take over Chicago streets as mayor warns of ‘trends’ that can turn ‘deadly’ te 2026-04-07T10:21:22.372Z Video shows teens take over Chicago streets as mayor warns of ‘trends’ that can turn ‘deadly’ Hundreds of young people filled the streets and sidewalks in Chicago last week in what Mayor Brandon Johnson is calling "teen trends" that he warned can turn deadly. Video, obtained by Fox News from ChitownCrimeChasers, showed the teens filling streets and sidewalks on March 30, clustering around parked vehicles and moving through intersections. Other footage from that night captured different individuals dancing and socializing in the city's streets, while other moments showed people climbing on cars and brief altercations within the crowd. In Hyde Park, residents say the March 30 takeover lasted for hours late into the night. TEEN MOBS SWARM DOWNTOWN IN CHAOTIC TAKEOVER—FIGHTS ERUPT, CARS TARGETED BEFORE CURFEW CRACKDOWN HITS One resident, Jason Hale, said his car was among roughly 30 affected by crowds in Chicago that night. "Yeah, it’s bad. The hood is messed up, terrible. A thousand worth of damage, dents everywhere, footprints everywhere," Hale told FOX 32 Chicago. Video shows groups of teens standing and moving on top of parked vehicles as crowds formed around them. GOT A TIP? Chicago police confirmed to the local outlet that three curfew violations were issued in connection with the gathering. A 16-year-old girl was also charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct. City officials and police have described these gatherings, which are often organized through social media, as part of a broader, growing trend across Chicago. FOLLOW US ON X Recent events have drawn large crowds to neighborhoods including downtown and Hyde Park, with activity ranging from social gatherings to more chaotic crowd movement. Johnson released a public service announcement telling parents to not let their kids attend the increasingly popular "teen trends across the city." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "We're currently tracking five. That's right. Five teen trends across the city this weekend," the mayor said in an April 3 message. "I'm calling on all parents. Check in with your children. See where they plan to be this weekend. Please, do not allow your child to attend any of these trends this weekend." "They're unsafe, and they can turn deadly. Our police officers will be out enforcing the city's 10 p.m. curfew," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Some residents say the repeated gatherings are raising concerns about safety and quality of life. Hale said the incident has prompted him to reconsider staying in the city. "Your kids should not be out here… I had parents who guided me," he said. "And these parents, they just let them run rampant." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4da8e3fb569bd90856357 Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves te 2026-04-07T10:21:02.700Z Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves A student in Israel recently made a chance discovery tied to one of history's most violent eras: the Crusades. The University of Haifa recently said in a release that one of its students "accidentally" discovered a Crusader-era sword off the coast of Dor, an ancient port in northern Israel. The sword, which dates to the 12th century, measures over three feet long. LOOTERS' ARREST UNCOVERS 2,000-YEAR-OLD WORKSHOP NEAR JERUSALEM BIBLICAL PILGRIMAGE PATH University of Haifa student Shlomi Katzin was swimming near Dor when he "noticed a group of divers with metal detectors," per the translated release. Katzin, who studies maritime civilizations, suspected the group were antiquities thieves. "Shlomi managed to drive them away from the area, and later during his swim, he spotted the sword protruding from the seabed and acted quickly," the release said. TOURISTS WALK PILGRIMAGE ROAD FROM JESUS' ERA FOR FIRST TIME IN 2,000 YEARS: 'DEEPLY SIGNIFICANT' "He informed Prof. Debbie Cvikel from the Department of Maritime Civilizations at the University of Haifa, who contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA)." Once the IAA approved the sword's removal, it was sent to Elisha Medical Center for a CT scan.  Pictures of the artifact show it was heavily encrusted with shells over the centuries, though it still retains the unmistakable shape of a sword. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Debbie Cvikel, a professor at the University of Haifa, called the artifact an "extremely rare find that sheds light on the Crusader presence along the country’s coastline." She added, "Only a handful of similar swords from the Crusader period are known in the Land of Israel, and this discovery greatly contributes to our understanding of the use of maritime anchorages and the lives of warriors during this time," according to the release. Eyal Berkowitz, imaging sciences expert at the University of Haifa, noted that his team's imaging techniques were non-invasive and kept the artifact intact. "Using CT, we were able to see what the human eye cannot — the internal structure of the sword and its precise physical condition — all through a non-invasive examination that preserved the integrity of this rare artifact for future generations," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Researchers said the sword also carried symbolic significance. In the release, Sarah Lantus from the Department of Maritime Civilizations at the University of Haifa noted that swords were symbols of "knights and chivalry, as well as of the Christian faith." "It was also one of the most common weapons used by Crusader knights, and their lives depended on them," said Lantus.  "Swords were valuable objects — and therefore were carefully maintained and preserved." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The Crusades were a series of wars between Christian and Muslim forces between the 11th and 13th centuries. They began when Pope Urban II called to reclaim the Holy Land in 1095, with the First Crusade resulting in the siege of Jerusalem in 1099. The discovery is the latest in a string of notable archaeological finds in the region. In March, archaeologists announced that they had found a 2,100-year-old sling bullet with a sarcastic message aimed at enemy forces. Also, last month, officials announced the discovery of a mysterious Christian artifact near the Sea of Galilee, not far from Jesus' ministry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4da7b3fb569bd9085634e Ilhan Omar calls Trump an 'unhinged lunatic,' urges booting him out of office te 2026-04-07T10:20:43.013Z Ilhan Omar calls Trump an 'unhinged lunatic,' urges booting him out of office Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., called President Donald Trump an "unhinged lunatic" in a Monday post on X, advocating for him to be ousted from office. "This is not ok. Invoke the 25th amendment. Impeach. Remove. This unhinged lunatic must be removed from office," she asserted. The left-wing lawmaker made the comments while sharing a screenshot of the president's controversial Easter Sunday Truth Social post threatening attacks against Iranian power plants and bridges. TRUMP WARNS IRAN HE MAY STRIKE ‘EVERY POWER PLANT’ AS DEADLINE TO REOPEN HORMUZ NEARS "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F[---]in’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," Trump wrote in the post, referring to the Strait of Hormuz.  Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., warned in a Monday post on X, "Threatening to target power plants and other non-military targets is not strength. If those words become orders to destroy civilian infrastructure with no valid military purpose, it’s hard to see how they would not violate the laws of armed conflict. America leads best with strength, discipline, and professionalism. Illegal orders to make civilians suffer would be a black mark on our military and our country." MARK KELLY PRESSED ON WHETHER HE WOULD REFUSE ORDERS IF HE WAS STILL IN UNIFORM Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., declared in a Sunday post on X, "President Trump's profanity-laden Easter threat to attack Iran's civilian infrastructure—power plants and bridges—are the words of a frustrated and immoral madman. Many experts agree that such attacks would be war crimes under international law. To our military leaders, remember this: You are legally required to refuse orders to commit war crimes." Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., characterized Trump's comments as "the ravings of a dangerous and mentally unbalanced individual," asserting in a Sunday post on X, "Congress has got to act NOW. End this war." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment early Tuesday morning. ‘GOD IS GOOD’: INSIDE THE HIGH-RISK US MISSION TO SAVE A WOUNDED AIRMAN SHOT DOWN IN IRAN During remarks on Monday, Trump indicated the U.S. has "a plan … where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o'clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business, burning, exploding, and never to be used again, I mean complete demolition by 12 o'clock." "We don't want that to happen," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cb073fb569bd9085603f U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average te 2026-04-07T09:14:47.806Z U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average By Ethan Faverino | The Joint Economic Committee released its analysis of the latest Monthly Trade Update, drawing on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, Treasury Department, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. The U.S. recorded a total trade deficit of $57.35 billion in February 2026, an increase of $2.67 billion from January but 11% below the 12-month average. The goods trade deficit stood at $84.60 billion in February, up $2.47 billion from the previous month and 8% below the 12-month average. Meanwhile, the services trade surplus narrowed slightly to $27.26 billion, down $204 million from January and 1% below the 12-month average. Over the 12 months through February 2026, the cumulative U.S. trade deficit totaled $775.60 billion. This included a goods trade deficit of $1.11 trillion, partially offset by a services trade surplus of $329.60 billion. Largest Goods Trade Deficits and Surpluses During the 12 months, the United States recorded its largest goods trade deficit with Mexico ($194.61 billion, representing 17.76% of the total goods deficit), Vietnam ($187.93 billion, 17.15%), and China ($172.90 billion, 15.78%). The largest goods trade surpluses were with the Netherlands ($65.56 billion), the United Kingdom ($42.57 billion), and Hong Kong ($36.16 billion). Key Export and Import Categories The top exported goods by value over the 12 months were civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts; pharmaceutical preparations; and non-monetary gold. These categories together accounted for 17.14% of total U.S. goods exports. On the import side, the leading categories were pharmaceutical preparations, computers, and passenger cars, which together made up 20.25% of the value of all imported goods. February Trade Flows Total exports in February reached $314.79 billion, up $12.56 billion from January and 8% above the 12-month average. Goods exports rose to $206.92 billion, while services exports increased to $107.87 billion. Total imports climbed to $372.14 billion, up $15.23 billion from January and 5% above the 12-month average. Goods imports totaled $291.52 billion, and services imports reached $80.61 billion. 12-month Overview Over the full 12-month period through February 2026: Total exports amounted to $3.49 trillion ($2.25 trillion in goods and $1.25 trillion in services) Total imports reached $4.27 trillion ($3.35 trillion in goods and $917.14 billion in services) The U.S. exported the most to Mexico ($343.77 billion), Canada ($327.91 billion), and the United Kingdom ($105.71 billion), which together represented 34.89% of total exports. Imports were highest from Mexico ($538.38 billion), Canada ($367.20 billion), and China ($275.12 billion), accounting for 35.52% of total imports. Major export port districts included New York City, NY ($268.93 billion), Houston-Galveston, TX ($242.43 billion), and Laredo, TX ($166.74 billion). On the other side, the leading ports were Los Angeles, CA ($369.30 billion), Chicago, IL ($352.76 billion), and New York City, NY ($319.81 billion). Import Duties and Tariff Rates In February 2026, the U.S. collected $21.24 billion in import duties, 13.25% below the 12-month average. Over the 12 months, total calculated duties reached $293.80 billion. The average applied duty rate in February was 8.48%, 0.56 percentage points lower than the 12-month average. The top categories by duty revenue were passenger cars ($28.62 billion at 16.54%); other parts and accessories of vehicles ($19.12 billion at 14.21%); and electric apparatus ($15.11 billion at 15.09%). The leading countries of origin by calculated duty revenue were China ($94.80 billion at an average rate of 35.99%), Mexico ($22.93 billion at 4.28%), and Vietnam ($20.84 billion at 10.06%). Terms of Trade and Currency Movements The U.S. dollar weakened against several major currencies over the period: down 5.8% against the Chinese yuan, 12% against the euro, 6.4% against the British pound, and 16.1% against the Mexican peso. However, it strengthened 3.6% against the Japanese yen. Export prices rose 3.54% year-over-year (2.22% for agricultural exports and 3.76% for non-agricultural). Import prices increased 7.44% overall, with fuel imports falling 10.53% while non-fuel imports rose 8.64%. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post U.S. Trade Deficit Widens In February But Remains Below 12-Month Average first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4caf23fb569bd90856036 Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election te 2026-04-07T09:14:26.614Z Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County officials are highlighting updated options for voters who receive ballots by mail as part of preparations for the 2026 election cycle. In a recent post on X, the county directed voters to information outlining “more options for voters who receive their ballot in the mail,” including guidance on how and where to return ballots. New in 2026: More options for voters who receive their ballot in the mail. Watch the full video with @maricopavote to learn more https://t.co/UByzFt1wM5 pic.twitter.com/awBLz4LRyq — Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) April 3, 2026 Arizona is a predominantly a vote-by-mail state, with the majority of voters participating through the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), which automatically sends ballots to registered voters ahead of elections. According to the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office, early voting typically begins 27 days before an election. A new state law taking effect in 2026 provides additional options for voters returning early ballots, including expanded in-person verification and tabulation procedures. According to Maricopa County election officials in a recent video update, voters who bring a sealed early ballot in the required affidavit envelope to a Vote Center prior to Election Day may check in and provide identification, allowing the ballot to be processed without signature verification at the county’s central tabulation facility. On Election Day, voters may also bring their early ballot to a Vote Center, check in, present identification, and have the ballot tabulated on-site using equipment designated for early ballots. County officials noted these tabulators are distinct from those used for ballots issued and cast in person on Election Day. Ballots tabulated at Vote Centers are included in Election Night results. Voters may continue to return early ballots by mail or by depositing them in authorized drop boxes. Under Arizona law, early ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Maricopa County elections are administered jointly by the Board of Supervisors and the Recorder’s Office, which oversees voter registration and early voting. Ongoing disputes between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the Recorder’s Office over election administration responsibilities have resulted in litigation and disagreements regarding control over certain election functions since Recorder Justin Heap took office in January 2025. Maricopa County Supervisor Debbie Lesko also addressed election administration in recent statements, emphasizing coordination between county offices responsible for conducting elections. Speaking to KTAR News’ The Mike Broomhead Show on March 6, Lesko said, “We need to work together to run smooth elections, and what has transpired is frustrating, but we’re working it out between the Recorder’s Office and the Board of Supervisors.” In a March ruling, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge denied a request from the Board of Supervisors to introduce testimony compelled from Heap, finding the board’s actions fell outside proper legal procedures and could interfere with ongoing proceedings. The court also raised concerns about the board’s use of subpoenas and attempts to introduce evidence obtained outside the judicial process, while the broader legal dispute between the two offices remains unresolved. Supervisor Mark Stewart, however, expressed optimism at the time, saying that the parties were nearing a resolution following the Court’s ruling.  “Regardless of the back-and-forth or expressed frustrations from the Recorder’s office and the Board Chair, we are making progress and working together. It may not be perfect, but it is happening,” Stewart said. County officials have continued to provide voter education materials and updates as part of ongoing preparations for the 2026 election cycle. 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 Maricopa County Highlights Expanded Mail-In Ballot Options Ahead Of 2026 Election first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cadd3fb569bd9085602d Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College te 2026-04-07T09:14:05.313Z Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s school choice program allows participants to use funds to pay for college, per a reminder from the state’s top elected education official. Tom Horne, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, promoted this usage of Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program funds in an interview with The Center Square last week.  Horne said this option was more than just a benefit to families. The superintendent made the case that higher education directly correlated to strengthening Arizona’s economy. “We want kids to go to college,” said Horne. “The percentage of college-educated students in a state has something to do with the success of its economy.” This is not a new allowance. Arizona law has allowed this use of school choice funds since universalization occurred in 2022 under the former governor, Doug Ducey. Arizona was the first state to open school choice to all students.  Over 102,800 students have enrolled in the ESA program for the 2025-2026 school year, as of last week.  Horne is touting the benefits of the ESA program amid attacks from various special interests. The Arizona Department of Education (AZED) is under pressure from a major media outlet, 12News, and anti-school choice organizations over misspending rates within the program.  12News reported that 20 percent of ESA expenditures were improper purchases. AZED reported the misspending rate amounted to less than two percent.  12News argued both figures can be true depending on the context, but Horne argued that was not the case. He said the actual amount of fraudulent purchases out of all misspending was 0.3 percent.  “The people who’ve made these criticisms fundamentally did not understand. To start with, [12News] said there was 20 percent fraud,” said Horne in a KTAR interview last month. “The 20 percent figure was the percentage of purchases under $2,000 to see if they were okay or not. But only 20 percent of that 20 percent were improper. That’s four percent. And the other thing to know is, they’re not all fraud. A lot of times it’s innocent mistakes.” While Horne continues to defend and promote the merits of the ESA program in its present form, both supporters and detractors of the program argue changes need to be made.  Horne’s primary election challenger, Treasurer Kimberly Yee, announced last month that reforms were needed to reduce improper spending, starting with a switch in the reimbursement vendor. Regardless of the outcome of this election, either Horne or Yee may face new challenges from school choice opponents. The benefit to pay for higher education through the school choice program, and universalization as a whole, may be limited later this year pending the outcome of a ballot initiative seeking to place an income cap on eligibility.  Under the initiative, only families earning less than $150,000 a year would qualify to enter the ESA program. That income ceiling would be adjusted annually.  Under that income cap, approximately 15 percent of current ESA students would be removed from the program.  The initiative would also further restrict the list of allowable purchases. All tutors, schools, and service providers would be required to fall under State Board of Education oversight, and pay a fee and register annually with AZED to receive ESA funds.  It would also eliminate the current ability for families to rollover funds. All unspent funds would be recouped and returned to the state. That would, effectively, end ESA students’ ability to set aside funds over the years to pay toward college.  The Arizona Education Association and Save Our Schools Arizona are behind the ballot initiative, “Protect Education Act,” filed last month (this version superseded a previous version, the “Protect Education, Accountability Now Act”). The initiative requires nearly 256,000 signatures to make the ballot. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Superintendent Reminds Parents: School Choice Funds Can Pay For College first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cac33fb569bd90856006 Dem Senate primary erupts in key state as candidate teams up with radical streamer: 'America deserved 9/11' te 2026-04-07T09:13:39.945Z Dem Senate primary erupts in key state as candidate teams up with radical streamer: 'America deserved 9/11' A Democratic candidate in a crucial Senate battleground showdown is taking plenty of incoming fire from his primary rivals as well as the Republican contender in the race as he prepares to team up on Tuesday with a controversial far-left online streamer. Abdul El-Sayed, the 2018 Michigan Democratic gubernatorial runner-up who is backed by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders I-Vt., as he seeks his party's 2026 Senate nomination, is scheduled to hold campus rallies at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University with Hasan Piker, as well as with progressive Rep. Summer Lee of Pennsylvania. Piker, a potent progressive influencer, could help boost El-Sayed in a competitive and combustible Democratic Senate nomination race thanks to his millions of younger, progressive social media followers on YouTube, Instagram and X. But the appearance at the campus rallies by Piker — who once said "America deserved 9/11," and who critics argue is antisemitic due to his sharp criticism of the Israeli government and the downplaying of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel — is alarming to many Democrats. BERNIE-BACKED DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE IN KEY RACE TAKES INCOMING POLITICAL FIRE El-Sayed's top two rivals for the nomination have blasted his scheduled appearance with Piker, which was announced less than two weeks after a man rammed his truck into a Michigan synagogue, wounding a guard in what authorities said was a targeted act of domestic terrorism against the Jewish community. "It is unacceptable for a candidate wanting to represent all Michiganders to campaign with Hasan Piker, a person who is unapologetic about a career of making hurtful and anti-Semitic comments," Rep. Haley Stevens said in a statement. "With all that's at stake in this election, we should be focused on the challenges Michiganders are facing and how to fight for them." And State Senator Mallory McMorrow, in an interview with the Jewish Insider, called Piker "somebody who says extremely offensive things in order to generate clicks." SANDERS-ENDORSED SENATE CANDIDATE KNOCKED FOR ALLEGED FLIP-FLOP TO 'HAVE IT BOTH WAYS' ON KEY ISSUE "That is not somebody that you should be campaigning with at a moment when there is clearly a lot of pain and trauma across our state," McMorrow added. "You don’t fan the flames and stoke division just to get attention." El-Sayed, Stevens, and McMorrow will face off in an early August primary. It's not just El Sayed's Democratic nomination rivals who are criticizing his decision to team up with Piker. Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and the Anti-Defamation League have charged Piker is antisemitic and Matt Bennett, a leader of the well-known moderate Democratic group the Third Way, slammed El-Sayed as a "disgrace to the Democratic Party."   Former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers, who's on a glidepath to the GOP Senate nomination in Michigan for a second straight cycle, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "If you would have told me a few years ago that Democrat frontrunners would campaign with known antisemites, I would've thought you were crazy. But one thing Abdul continues to prove, there's no limit to how far left Democrats will go." WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY ONLINE AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS "From calling to defund the police and make Michigan a sanctuary state, to attempting to abolish private healthcare, and now campaigning with an antisemite who claimed ‘America deserved 9/11,’ one thing that's for certain: Abdul and the Democrats are too radical for Michigan," Rogers argued. In the wake of the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack that incited Israel’s war with Gaza, Piker described Hamas, a terrorist organization, as the "lesser of two evils" in the conflict. Once, when asked if he supported terrorism, Piker answered by saying, "No, I don’t. I don’t support the state of Israel, and I don’t support the state of the United States of America." He also faced backlash for praising the "brave" "mujahideen" who injured Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, who lost an eye in Afghanistan. "What the f--- is wrong with this dude? Didn't he go to war and like literally lose his eye because some mujahideen—a brave f---ing soldier—f---ed his eye hole with their d---?" Piker said. El-Sayed has repeatedly stood his ground in defending his appearances with Piker. The candidate noted that Piker was allowed by Democrats to stream at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. "It's about speaking to a broader audience," El-Sayed said last week in an appearance on Fox News' "America's Newsroom." El-Sayed emphasized that "just because you invite somebody to campaign with you or you're engaging with them does not mean that you agree with them....Every day, 30,000 people and counting tune in to Hassan's stream. A lot of folks who don't watch Fox News, they don't watch CNN, they don't watch MSNBC." The Senate race in Michigan is one of a handful in this year’s midterm elections that will determine if the Republicans hold their 53-47 majority in the chamber. Michigan, where Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring, is one of the National Republican Senatorial Committee’s (NRSC) top targets as they try to not only hold onto their seats, but also possibly expand their majority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4cab03fb569bd90855ffd LIZ PEEK: Progressive hypocrisy revealed by Cesar Chavez sexual abuse revelations te 2026-04-07T09:13:20.068Z LIZ PEEK: Progressive hypocrisy revealed by Cesar Chavez sexual abuse revelations Jeffrey Epstein is not the only sexual predator who was embraced by Democrats.  Consider the case of farmworkers union leader Cesar Chavez. All over the U.S., civil rights organizations are tearing down statues of Chavez. Celebrations of the late labor leader are being cancelled, and schools that honored him are being renamed. The speed with which progressive groups have tossed the Latino icon overboard is stunning and suggests this: they knew.  DEMS FACE RECKONING AFTER PUTTING DECEASED LABOR LEADER ON PEDESTAL AS SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS EMERGE They knew about the horrific sexual abusesexual abuse of girls as young as 13, reported in recent weeks by the New York Times. They knew that Chavez raped and impregnated a 15-year-old girl, who in later years attempted suicide, and routinely sexually abused other young women. But the left kept silent. Political opportunism trumped protecting women from a sexual predator. The Times report has not led to lengthy investigations or hearings pondering the "allegations." There has been no push-back from Chavez’ family or friends – not even from the United Farm Workers union, which he founded. Indeed, the Times acknowledges, "A handful of Mr. Chavez’s relatives and former U.F.W. leaders have been aware for years about various allegations of sexual misconduct, but there is no evidence that they made efforts to fully investigate the accusations…" The Chavez revelations remind us yet again that Democrats, who pretend to care about women, are profoundly hypocritical. In explaining why his city is scrubbing Chavez’ name from schools and parks, San Fernando Mayor Joel Fajardo said the speedy do-over was necessary "to let our children know that we took this seriously, to make sure that we have a society that values the victims, that trusts the survivors." HIGH-RANKING DEMOCRATS ADMIT TO KNOWINGLY ABANDONING WOMEN Is that true? Consider the case of Tara Reade, who credibly accused then-presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her when she worked for him as an aide in 1993. Reade went public with the sordid accusations in 2020, months before the election that landed Democrat Biden in the Oval Office. NPR and other outlets, including the New York Times, found that Reade had recounted the incident, in which she claimed Biden pushed her up against a wall, lifted her skirt and digitally penetrated her, to a close friend soon after the incident. The friend, Lynda LaCasse, described herself to a New York Times reporter as a "very strong Democrat," who supported Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren during the primaries and intends to support Biden in the general election." She was not a GOP operative. As NPR wrote, "She said she felt compelled to share ‘the truth’ despite her personal politics." BROADCAST BIAS: MEDIA ATTACK CESAR CHAVEZ, BUT SKIP HIS BIG NAME DEMOCRAT FANS Given Biden’s reputation for inappropriately touching women, and his daughter’s recollection of her dad's ("probably not appropriate") showering with her at a young age, Reade’s story is entirely believable. But Nancy Pelosi, at that time House speaker, said she had "great comfort" with Biden’s denials, and the world moved on. Reade, saying she was being threatened and was afraid for her life, moved to Russia, and that was that. Whatever Biden did, Democrats simply put politics first. An even more astounding example of Democrats throwing victims under the bus comes, of course, from the seedy history of former President Bill Clinton, close friend of Jeffrey Epstein. Juanita Broaddrick accused the former president of raping her in 1978 in her hotel room; she varied her story over the years, including at one time recanting the charges in an affidavit relating to similar accusations from a woman named Paula Jones. But in 1999 she came forward, recounting again the alleged rape in an NPR interview. Broaddrick, too, had told a friend about the incident at the time. She, too, was credible. And Broaddrick’s story, like that of Reade, fits well with the known behavior of Clinton, who was also accused of sexual assault by Jones and Kathleen Willey. Jones, who claimed Clinton had assaulted her in her hotel room, eventually settled a civil suit against the former president, for $850,000. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And, by all means, let us not forget Monica Lewinsky, a 22-year-old White House intern who had oral sex with Bill Clinton in the Oval Office. And, Clinton’s many trips on Epstein’s Lolita Express.   These are stories from the past, but there are plenty of modern-day examples of liberal disdain for women. Remember Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff, who cheated on his first wife by impregnating the family’s nanny, and was credibly accused of assaulting a former girlfriend. Nonetheless, the Washington Post’s Catherine Rampell described him as a "Modern-Day Sex Symbol" and gushed that he was an "ideal partner." Worse, consider the silence from the left about the Iranian women's soccer team, who defied their country’s brutal regime by refusing to sing their national anthem. A number of players initially sought asylum in Australia, where they had competed in the Women’s Asian Cup, but after they and their families were threatened by Iran’s thuggish mullahs, they returned home to an uncertain fate. Our hearts break for them, but not the hearts of those like soccer star Megan Rapinoe, who finally uttered some supportive words after being criticized for her multi-day silence. And what about the left’s love affair with trans women, which has led to the thrashing of outspoken women like J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved Harry Potter books? Rowling, a defender of same-sex marriage and abortion rights, dared to criticize biological men competing against women, and was viciously canceled by the left.  Riley Gaines, a 12-time NCAA All-American swimmer, has been insulted and on one occasion assaulted by protesters enraged by her resistance to trans competitors. Encouraging biological men to play against women in sports is the essential insult to girls and women who work hard to succeed, only to find themselves defeated by people who are naturally stronger and faster. Liberal women are Democrats’ most reliable voters. But they should realize that they are valued mainly as political tools by the left. After all, Democrats cannot even define what a woman is. That says it all. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca9c3fb569bd90855ff4 STEVE FORBES: Europe’s attacks on US tech firms must stop. We have just the way to do it te 2026-04-07T09:13:00.653Z STEVE FORBES: Europe’s attacks on US tech firms must stop. We have just the way to do it As President Donald Trump grapples with our trade relationships around the world, one longstanding issue has emerged: Europe’s unfair, anticompetitive trade policies governing tech and telecom. America’s innovators and job creators have been treated unfairly for far too long.  U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently announced two new Section 301 investigations related to forced labor and manufacturing. Rumblings in Washington, alongside warnings from senior administration officials, indicate that the Trump administration might soon launch a Section 301 investigation into Europe’s discriminatory digital policies. Such a probe is long overdue and should be welcomed.  But a fair, balanced and transparent digital partnership with our European friends is not a given. Here’s why. Over the next several weeks, Europe will undoubtedly attempt to forestall any potential investigation by pulling the United States into an endless, futile negotiation in which they promise to fix every problem, but in reality simply run out the clock on addressing the issues. The administration would be wise to avoid getting dragged into such a pointless endeavor that will tie it up in years of bureaucracy and result in an imaginary, never-concluded deal. US NEEDS TO BREAK CHINA’S SUPPLY CHAIN CHOKEHOLD TO WIN THE TECH RACE We’ve seen this movie before. During the Obama years, the United States entered negotiations with Europe for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). The process ran for three long years without ever producing a final agreement, absorbing time and attention but doing little to address imbalances or alter the underlying trajectory of the trade relationship. The stakes are far too high for a repeat feature. The most consequential distortion in the transatlantic relationship is unfolding in the regulatory treatment of digital services and platforms. Here, the terms of competition are increasingly being set by a European agenda that is unmistakably protectionist. This unfair arrangement cannot continue, and it’s high time we got to the bottom of it.  Europe has spent years building a digital regulatory regime that places unique burdens on American technology companies. What it presents as neutral governance to promote so-called European "digital sovereignty" has, in practice, concentrated restrictions on a small group of U.S.-based platforms while leaving domestic competitors largely untouched. And as digital innovation becomes more central to economic and national security, that targeted enforcement has only intensified in scope and scale. NOT JUST TARIFFS: FOREIGN NATIONS PROFITED OFF OF US — NOW TRUMP IS STRIKING BACK Europe has already directed roughly $5 billion in data-privacy penalties at American companies, often in the name of "fair competition" or "consumer protection." At the same, it forces firms like Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft to delay product launches, strip out features, or offer watered-down versions of their services under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Comparable scrutiny of non-U.S. competitors has been far less evident. More recently, that posture has turned even more aggressive. European authorities raided the Paris offices of X in February, following months of investigations and a €120 million fine imposed without any detailed basis for the charge until a U.S. House Committee subpoenaed the decision. Now European officials are rewriting their proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) to insert new "network usage fees" that would fall almost entirely on U.S. firms. This, despite a prior commitment in a recent joint U.S.-EU trade framework to avoid such fees. Slipping them into the DNA framework amounts to a deliberate breach of that agreement. This is not exactly the record of a neutral regulator or a reliable trade ally. Nor is there much indication that Europe intends to ease its push to reshape the digital marketplace through protectionist policies that deliberately single out the United States. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION A Section 301 investigation is needed into these practices, to address discriminatory digital regulation. It would allow the United States to formally assess European practices and provide it with important leverage should the United States wish to enter negotiations after completing the process.  In the meantime, Europe should abandon its campaign and support a fair playing field. Although European nations complain about a lack of "digital sovereignty" and U.S. dominance, the truth is American firms are, in fact, dependent on European energy systems and connectivity for their data center infrastructure. The wiser play for Europe would be to continue maximizing excellence in these areas, complementing the strengths of the United States through fair competition. There may be a time and place for further negotiations. But for now, the United States must establish the magnitude of the problem, which can only come through a 301 investigation. Europe cannot be allowed to stall while expanding its regulatory reach, and exporting its discriminatory model to other countries, including right here in the Western Hemisphere. President Trump and his trade team must not enter into what would be an ill-fated, fruitless discussion with the Europeans. Bluntly put, entering into talks now would be a trap. A Section 301 investigation into European digital protectionism is a necessity.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM STEVE FORBES Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca893fb569bd90855feb MORNING GLORY: Will President Trump go full Sherman in the war on Iran? te 2026-04-07T09:12:41.196Z MORNING GLORY: Will President Trump go full Sherman in the war on Iran? If James McPherson’s 1988 classic history of the American Civil War, Battle Cry of Freedom, has been translated into Farsi, the remaining leadership of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps may want to read it quickly, especially the chapters about General William Tecumseh Sherman’s two famous marches.  The first was the fabled "March to the Sea" from Atlanta to Savannah. The second was the less well known but longer, more difficult and far more devastating for the locals march from Savannah to North Carolina, a march that ravaged the home of secessionist fanaticism, South Carolina, and did so in a way that the state’s people did not think possible given the geography of its marshy lowlands.  Of course America has waged and won wars against tyrants before, but we do not love to wage war. We have never been a conquering empire, but when necessary, our leaders have been ruthless when it comes to concluding war. MORNING GLORY: PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BIG SPEECH ON IRAN — WHAT WILL IT DO? "If we can march a well appointed army right through Jefferson Davis’ territory," Sherman appealed to a skeptical General Ulysses S. Grant and President Abraham Lincoln, it would be "a demonstration to the world, foreign and domestic, that we have a power that Davis cannot resist." "I can make the march and make Georgia howl," Sherman added to the doubters Grant and Lincoln. Sherman was proposing something not done before in the long years of war to preserve the Union and free the enslaved — abandoning his lines of supply and living off the land his army would despoil. Like Lincoln, Sherman "believed in a hard war and a soft peace," writes McPherson, and once approved by his chain of command, Sherman delivered on the "hard" in devastating fashion.  "War is cruelty and you cannot refine it," Sherman said. ALL 4 IRAN WAR ASSUMPTIONS DEAD WRONG — TRUMP PROVES EXPERTS GOT FOOLED AGAIN "It takes a simple, direct and ruthless man to wage war," wrote a different American general in a different war.  General George Patton recorded that blunt statement in his diaries, according to another great popular historian, Rick Atkinson, in his "An Army At Dawn" about Operation Torch in WW2. Sherman had anticipated Patton by nearly 80 years. TRUMP SAYS IRAN ‘NO LONGER A THREAT’ AFTER 32 DAYS — OUTLINES NEXT PHASE OF US WAR "We must make old and young, rich and poor, feel the hard hand of war," Sherman argued, saying of the Confederacy’s elite that his armies would make them "so sick of war that generations would pass away before they would again appeal to it." "It is mercy in the end," he concluded.  Throughout Sherman’s two marches, Lincoln was open to peace on his terms. The greatest president even took a surprise trip to Grant’s headquarters to meet the South’s peace commissioners in person on February 3, 1865. Because Lincoln was adamant about preserving the Union and freeing the slaves, his offers were rejected by Confederate President Jefferson Davis when they were returned to him. Lincoln had even offered some level of compensation to the Southerners who would see their enslaved freed, but that was not enough for the fanatics in Richmond.  The South was already shattered at that point. The value of the confederate dollar had plummeted to 2% of its 1861 value and there was no more meat for General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia which continued the doomed effort to save Richmond. But the leadership of the Confederacy had devolved into denial of reality.  Davis addressed the Congress of the Confederacy three days after Lincoln’s offer, and press reports at the time relayed to the North that the tone of the Confederacy's president was one of "unconquerable defiance." "We will never submit to the disgrace of surrender," Davis thundered.  But, of course, the South effectively did submit on April 9, 1865, when Lee surrendered the largest of the Confederate forces to the Union, accepting defeat. Those two unnecessary months of war that occurred between Lincoln’s offer and Appomattox saw Sherman’s "70,000 Blue avengers" ravage South Carolina where the Civil War had had its start. "I almost tremble for her fate" Sherman said, but he did not hesitate to unleash his forces. "The war in South Carolina wasn’t pretty and hardly glorious," concluded McPherson, "but Sherman considered it effective. ‘My aim then was to whip the rebels. To humble their pride, to follow the to their inmost recesses and make them fear and dread us.’" TANVI RATNA: WITH ONE WAR, TRUMP IS BREAKING MIDDLE EAST'S OLD POWER STRUCTURE Sherman did just that. As did the relentless Grant to his long time foe Lee. Presiding over the long and bloody war from Washington, D.C. was a man of supreme vision and moral clarity, the indomitable Lincoln, misjudged by almost everyone from before the beginning of the war. He had never demanded emancipation before the war was begun by secessionist fanatics who imagined an empire of slavery from the old South into Mexico and extending into Cuba. Lincoln ordered done what had to be done to break the will of the fanatics in Richmond and spread throughout the confederacy.  Like Presidents Wilson, FDR and Truman in the next century, Lincoln had his terms and would accept nothing less.  Lincoln’s price for peace grew higher as the cost in Union lives grew higher too. The 20th century presidents were far from Lincoln in wisdom and eloquence. It is arguable that Wilson was our worst president despite his vast intellect and refinement. Wilson could not win the peace after America won World War I, and in the failure was the seed of the Second World War. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION FDR of course was a deeply flawed man when it came to character but a superb leader in the Second World War, and like Churchill, ruthless when necessary. Truman did what had to be done and didn’t lose any sleep over the atomic bombs which saved tens of thousands of American lives. Presidents do what they think best in wartime. History assesses and often second-guesses them, but they are obliged to act in the moment.  Lincoln was a man of great soul and sorrow but also of  indomitable spirit. Like Sherman and Grant and Lincoln’s famed "Team of Rivals," Lincoln persevered even when a significant peace party sprang up in the North and even when he lost 25 of his 123 Republican seats in the midterms of 1862. We have no idea what will follow President Donald Trump's deadline to the IRGC tonight — we can dispense with the fiction that the mullahs are running Iran now — but there is a very hard core at the heart of the American experience of which we have to hope the IRGC generals are aware. If Trump taps into that and decides to do to Iran’s oil and energy and transportation infrastructure from the air what Lincoln allowed Sherman to do to the Confederacy in Georgia and South Carolina via an army on the ground, it will not be unprecedented. It could in fact eventually result in freedom for an enslaved people.   Trump’s critics are legion and they are especially enraged when he posts what they conclude to be vulgar and unnecessarily provocative posts. What the impact of those posts are on the IRGC we cannot know. Eventually we will. In the meantime, Iran’s people yearn for a freedom that only Trump can deliver and probably only through hard measures.  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 6 p..m 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/69d4ca753fb569bd90855fe2 Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat te 2026-04-07T09:12:21.318Z Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat ROME, GA — Republican congressional candidate Clay Fuller says that Tuesday's special election runoff in Georgia is "extremely crucial." Fuller is facing off against Democrat Shawn Harris in the race to fill the seat in Georgia's solidly red 14th Congressional District — in the northwest part of the state — left vacant when MAGA firebrand Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down at the beginning of January. Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a bitter falling out with President Donald Trump. The special election, held on the same day as a state Supreme Court contest in battleground Wisconsin, comes as Republicans cling to a razor-thin 218–214 majority in the House. The GOP cannot afford any surprises and allow the Democrats to pull an upset in the special election, in a district Trump carried by a whopping 37 points in his 2024 presidential victory. "We need the reinforcements," Fuller, a local district attorney and a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard who's served in the Air Force since 2009, emphasized in a Fox News Digital interview on the eve of the runoff election, as he pointed to the GOP's fragile majority. "I think the voters in Georgia 14 understand that, and they're looking forward to sending a MAGA America first fighter up on Capitol Hill to support that agenda." PRIMARY PAUSE, POLITICAL FIRESTORM: HIGH-STAKES ELECTIONS THIS MONTH TAKE CENTER STAGE Asked if he was concerned that MAGA supporters would sit out what may be a low turnout election since the president is not on the ballot, Fuller said voters "would crawl through glass to make sure they have a representative up there that fight for them and fight for President Trump, and that's why we're going to have the votes pouring out on April 7." TRUMP HITS CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN KEY BATTLEGROUND AS RACE TO REPLACE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE HEATS UP Harris, a cattle farmer who spent four decades in the military and retired as an Army brigadier general, needs the support of crossover Republicans in order to pull off an upset. "I am a Democrat, but I'm not tied to the party," Harris highlighted as he spoke with Fox News Digital. And Harris argued, "My opponent, Clay, cannot say that. He actually sold his soul to President Trump." Harris, pointing to surging gas prices fueled by Trump's military attack on Iran, said when voters "go to the polls, they will have to stop at the pump, and that'll be the last thing they think about before they go and vote. And they're going to say, 'You know what, Shawn Harris is the only one that's talking about bringing down costs, Shawn Harris is the only one is saying, 'I'm going to stand up for the people here in Northwest Georgia, period." "We will win this war militarily. However, if we don't watch it and be clear with the American people, based on these gas prices and diesel prices, we could actually lose this war politically." Harris said he "will support President Trump on things like the...southern border." But he added "when it comes to things like...a forever war. Send me. I will push back." Fuller said that "the voters in Georgia-14 support the president in this endeavor. They understand that the Iranian regime was a long term threat to our national security...they understand that President Trump is making the world safer, and they understand that there may be short term pain at the gas pump, and they'll expect those prices to drop as soon as this conflict is over." Harris grabbed 37% of the vote, with Fuller at 35% amid a field of 17 candidates, including 12 Republicans, in the first round of voting in early March. Since no candidate topped 50%, Harris and Fuller advanced to Tuesday's runoff. The congressional seat — which stretches from Atlanta's outer suburbs to the state's northwest borders with Alabama and Tennessee — was left vacant when Greene quit Congress with a year left in her term, after a very public falling out with Trump mostly over her push to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. While Greene remains popular among Republicans in the district, Fuller said the voters he's talked with on the campaign trail "are focused on the fights of the future, not anything that had happened in the past." Asked if he's talked with Greene, Fuller said he "reached out to Rep. Greene, had conversations with her and got advice on the district, and I'll keep those conversations confidential." Harris, who as a first-time candidate lost to Greene by nearly 29 points in her 2024 re-election, emphasized that "I'm not running against Marjorie Taylor Greene anymore," and that his name "carries more weight than any other name in this district." If Harris loses but holds Fuller's margin to the mid-teens or less, national Democrats will argue the election is the latest in nearly 15 months since Trump returned to the White House in which they've overperformed. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS REPORTING FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL The ballot box brawl in Northwest Georgia isn't the only electoral showdown on Tuesday. There's also a state Supreme Court election in battleground Wisconsin. While officially a non-partisan contest, state Supreme Court elections in Wisconsin have become extremely partisan in recent years. With the court's majority on the line in last year's contest, outside money poured in and out-of-state door knockers blanketed Wisconsin. One of the biggest spenders was Trump ally Elon Musk, who headlined a rally days before the election and donned a cheesehead hat worn by fans of the Green Bay Packers. Democrats won that election by a larger-than-expected margin and currently hold a 4-3 majority on Wisconsin's highest court. With a conservative justice retiring, the majority isn't at stake in this year's election, although if state Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor, a former democratic state representative, wins, liberals would expand their majority on the high court to 5-2. If Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar, a conservative, wins or keeps the margins close, the GOP may claim a moral victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca4d3fb569bd90855fcd Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible te 2026-04-07T09:11:41.256Z Texas Considers Required Reading List for Schools, Which Includes the Bible Education officials are planning an overhaul to English and social studies in the nation’s largest Republican led state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca393fb569bd90855fc4 Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet te 2026-04-07T09:11:21.836Z Without Elon Musk, Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Justice Election Goes Quiet Elections for the Wisconsin Supreme Court have previously brought record-breaking spending and national attention. Tuesday’s race has been a more muted affair. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca263fb569bd90855fbb ‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party te 2026-04-07T09:11:02.251Z ‘No Labels’ Arizona Wants to Rebrand as the Independent Party Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Arizona have been locked in a legal battle with a chapter of the group “No Labels” as it tries to rechristen itself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4ca123fb569bd90855fb2 Fact-Checking Republicans’ Misleading Claims About Problematic Elections te 2026-04-07T09:10:42.558Z Fact-Checking Republicans’ Misleading Claims About Problematic Elections President Trump, his administration and G.O.P. lawmakers have claimed widespread issues with mailed ballots and fraudulent voting, but the evidence doesn’t support them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4c9fe3fb569bd90855fa9 What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia te 2026-04-07T09:10:22.824Z What to Watch in the Election to Succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia Clay Fuller, a Republican allied with President Trump, will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in the election to fill the remainder of Ms. Greene’s term after her resignation from Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4adf33fb569bd90855ab7 Trump commandeers Cabinet members to campaign in midterms, ordering them to drop or mute controversial stances te 2026-04-07T07:10:43.563Z Trump commandeers Cabinet members to campaign in midterms, ordering them to drop or mute controversial stances President Donald Trump is drafting Cabinet members and top aides – at least those who haven’t been fired or about to be let go – for a targeted new strategy aimed squarely at the midterms. Key members will be criss-crossing the country, particularly in Republican districts, trying to minimize the party’s losses in November.  In: The more popular parts of the Trump agenda. Out: The more controversial aspects of the Trump agenda that have suddenly become politically inconvenient. TRUMP FIGHTING FIERCE BATTLES, AT HOME AND ABROAD: WHY HE CASUALLY DISMISSES THE CONSEQUENCES It’s an uphill climb. Trump has acknowledged that the president’s party usually gets shellacked in its sixth year. Some Trump loyalists privately acknowledge that the GOP will definitely lose control of the House, and possibly even the Senate.  If Hakeem Jeffries becomes speaker, that will trigger endless investigations that are certain to make Trump seem even more of a lame duck than he is under the Constitution.     Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the classic example. He has spent most of the last year crusading against vaccines, in keeping with his lifelong anti-vax campaign that is not supported by scientific evidence. Kennedy has branded his movement Make America Healthy Again. He has fired the CDC director (who said RFK ordered her to rubber-stamp his policies without evidence), ousted other agency officials, and still hasn’t come up with a permanent director. DONALD TRUMP’S LEGACY: WILL REPUBLICANS EMBRACE HIS POLITICAL VISION, OR HAS HE LEFT CONSERVATISM IN THE DUST? But as Politico reports, Kennedy has "been told by the White House to stay away from some of the more polarizing parts of the MAHA agenda, like vaccine skepticism, and focus instead on issues like nutrition." The campaign must reengage the roughly half of MAHA supporters who say that Trump and Kennedy haven’t done enough to make America healthier, the website says. RFK is a lifelong Democrat, and his party sees a chance to influence voters interested in goals long identified with the left, such as battling unprocessed foods and shrinking chemicals in the environment. Trump is hardly the first president to utilize his Cabinet in the runup to the midterms. Jimmy Carter, in 1979, fired his health secretary, treasury secretary, energy secretary, transportation secretary and attorney general. It didn’t help. And when Iran seized 52 American hostages later that year, he was toast. "Cabinet members will be urged to focus on several things Trump has done since taking office," including tax cuts, Axios reports. He is also considering removing FBI Director Kash Patel and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, according to media reports, but has dropped plans to dump national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard after discussing it with aides. The president took a hard shot at one of our longtime allies yesterday: "We rebuilt Germany. How about Germany telling us, Germany telling that, well, it’s not their war. ‘We had nothing to do with it.’ They wanted me to go and tell them everything I was doing. ‘We didn’t know anything about it.’ Well, if I would have told them, they would have leaked it, and we wouldn’t have been nearly as successful, possibly, right?" He also blamed the media for disclosing the disclosing there was a second crew member missing from the F-15 that Iran shot down, though that seemed to come out almost immediately. "We didn’t talk about the first one for an hour. And then somebody leaked something, which we’ll hopefully find — that leaker. We’re looking very hard to find that leaker. And talked about there’s somebody missing. They basically said that we have one and there’s someone missing. Well, they didn’t know there was somebody missing until this leaker gave the information. So whoever it was, we think we’ll be able to find it out, because we’re going to go to the media company that released it, and we’re gonna say national security — give it up or go to jail. And we know who — and you know who we’re talking about." Amit Segal, a reporter for Israel’s Channel 12, posted this on X at 11:19 a.m Friday: "Western source: One of the American crew members was successfully rescued." CONSERVATIVE COLUMNIST SAYS DONALD TRUMP HAS LOST THE COUNTRY. IT’S COMPLICATED. A New York Times report on deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, architect of the hardline mass deportation campaign, is revealing:  "He faces questions about how aggressively he can continue to drive the deportation campaign, and how much appetite his party and the country have for tactics that proved successful in helping to boost arrests of immigrants but reignited a polarizing debate over what it means to be American…Miller even pulled back his public appearances for a time." So he’s pushing all the same policies, even against immigrants with no criminal record, but… quietly. "Rather than Mr. Miller seeing his power recede, he has moved to apply it in other ways, seeking policies that would pressure undocumented immigrants to leave on their own." Oh, and one more thing.   You might have the impression that there will be a huge blue wave in November. But Charlie Cook, a seasoned and utterly nonpartisan political analyst, explains why that’s not the case. While the Democrats are virtually assured of taking the House, "Only three Republicans were elected in 2024 in districts that Kamala Harris won. Among independents nationally, Trump’s approval ratings typically are down in the high 20s and low 30s, but gerrymandering and political self-sorting by the population has shrunk the number of purple districts, thus diluting independents’ power. There are very few Republican-held seats anywhere in that much peril." With Republican approval of the president in the 80s, "MAGA voters are so in love with him and trust him so thoroughly that nothing—not the Epstein files nor the attacks on Venezuela and Iran—are peeling them off. So Democrats have their work cut out for them to flip many red districts." That brings us to the math. "Only 17 GOP seats are rated as Toss Up or worse. Adding in the next level of competitive seats (‘Lean Republican’) brings only three more GOP seats to the competitive pile—still well below the post-World War II average midterm outcome of a 26-seat loss for the president’s party…Democrats could run the table, hold on to all their own vulnerable seats, and still fall short of their pickups in 2006 or 2018." SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES What’s more, says Charlie, in the last eight years, "the party that lost seats in the House actually gained in the Senate. With just a third of the Senate up every two years and only a handful of seats competitive in most years, the upper chamber’s results tend to be more idiosyncratic." Trump is deploying the Cabinet because he’s looking at serious losses in November. But it may not be the blowout that most prognosticators are expecting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d498c63fb569bd9085561d AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost te 2026-04-07T05:40:22.385Z AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost Rocket's new AI platform combines strategy, product building, and competitive intelligence, aiming to move beyond code generation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d496883fb569bd908555fb New Pentagon memo allows off-duty troops to carry personal guns on base te 2026-04-07T05:30:48.437Z New Pentagon memo allows off-duty troops to carry personal guns on base Military members must get approval from base commanders to carry personal firearms while on base. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d48ab63fb569bd908553d3 Trump Calls Artemis II Astronauts After Their Historic Journey Around the Moon te 2026-04-07T04:40:22.343Z Trump Calls Artemis II Astronauts After Their Historic Journey Around the Moon The conversation celebrated a small, but significant, step in an ambitious plan for missions to the moon and Mars that Mr. Trump had set early in his first term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d483ad3fb569bd908552ac AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program te 2026-04-07T04:10:21.126Z AI design platform Picsart launches a creator monetization program The program invites creators to create original content with Picsart tools for a specific campaign, share it on their social channels, and earn revenue based on how their audience engages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d47a7b3fb569bd90855070 Michigan holds off UConn to capture first men's basketball national title since 1989 te 2026-04-07T03:31:07.238Z Michigan holds off UConn to capture first men's basketball national title since 1989 The Michigan Wolverines are finally national champions once more in men’s basketball, taking down the UConn Huskies, 69-63, to finish a thrilling NCAA Tournament in style at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday night. This is the first time Michigan has won since 1989, and just the second time in program history they’ve called themselves champions. Meanwhile, the Huskies were looking to win their third title in the last four tournaments, but their shooting failed them in the end.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM While both team’s offenses came into this game working like a machine, it was a low-scoring affair to kick off this game. Michigan only owned a 33-29 first-half lead by the buzzer, but it wasn’t Yaxel Lendeborg leading the way in the points department for the Wolverines. The Michigan star, who is playing on a sprained left MCL and left ankle, which came during the win over Arizona in the Final Four, was just 1-of-5 shooting for four points in the first half. It was Morez Johnson Jr. (10 points) and Elliot Cadeau (seven points) finding some rhythm for the Wolverines. UCONN'S DAN HURLEY HEARS BOOS AFTER FINAL FOUR WIN OVER ILLINOIS But it didn’t help that Michigan was scoreless from beyond the arc and shooting just 37% from the field. Meanwhile, UConn wasn’t doing themselves any favors either. The Huskies shot just 33% in the first half, with Alex Karaban hitting two of his five three-point attempts. Solo Ball, who was spotted in a walking boot entering the game with "some type of foot sprain," according to head coach Dan Hurley, had eight points on 3-of-4 from the field. While they were down, UConn was certainly playing the type of game they wanted against Michigan – a rugged battle, especially on the glass. Michigan has shown its prowess of taking momentum and sprinting with it offensively, dominating opponents all year long, including this NCAA Tournament. However, the Huskies know their scratching and clawing abilities for 40 minutes allows them to never let an opponent feel comfortable. Just ask the Duke Blue Devils what happened in the Final Four. The Huskies had that same demeanor in the second half, though it didn’t help they took a page out of the Wolverines’ first-half playbook – they couldn’t find the stroke from range. UConn was desperate to hit a three-pointer, but despite open looks, they couldn’t get one to fall as the Michigan lead eventually got to 11 points after Cadeau finally broke the seal for his squad on the opposite end, burying a three-pointer to get to a double-digit lead. But Hurley was firing up the crowd as the Huskies never quit, cutting the lead to five with less than nine minutes to play in the game. Lendeborg, though, after shaking his head on the bench as he wasn't having the game he hoped in the national championship, stepped up when he checked back in. Lendeborg saw a sweet pass from Cadeau in transition and got the lead back to 11 with a tough layup, making it 56-45 with less than six minutes to play. He would also come in clutch with another two points following a Braylon Mullins three-pointer. Once again, the Huskies wouldn't quit, as Mullins finally found his shot beyond the arc, knocking that Michigan lead back to single digits with a follow-up three-pointer again to Lendeborg's layups. But, just as gritty as the Huskies played, the Wolverines seemed to always have the answer in this hard-fought contest. A key example of that was, after Karaban buried a three-pointer to cut the Michigan lead to six, Trey McKenney stepped back and drilled a 26-footer with 1:49 left in the game to get the lead back to nine points. The Wolverines faithful in the crowd went ballistic, knowing how much that basket meant considering what UConn has been able to do in this tournament. With 37 seconds left in the game, Ball got some help from the backboard, making a three-pointer to cut the lead to 67-63 for the Wolverines. Roddy Gayle Jr. made things more interesting in this game, as he couldn't knock down his two free throw attempts for Michigan. But Karaban didn't have another clutch three-pointer in him, coming up short with 13 seconds left. That was it for UConn's desperation attempt, and Michigan celebrated their win. 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/69d47a533fb569bd9085505d Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino te 2026-04-07T03:30:27.510Z Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino The former member of the chart-topping trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. The police said they had detained two other people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d46a3c3fb569bd90854ddd Dog te 2026-04-07T02:21:48.775Z Dog This dog is a young male Vizsla mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d46a283fb569bd90854dd4 PT te 2026-04-07T02:21:28.805Z PT Pt is a senior female mastiff mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d46a143fb569bd90854dcb Trinity te 2026-04-07T02:21:08.840Z Trinity Trinity is an adult female domestic shorthair mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d46a003fb569bd90854dc2 Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment te 2026-04-07T02:20:48.989Z Close quarters: Inspired by John Wooden, UCLA coach creates winning environment UCLA coach Cori Close thanks fans after cutting the net at the Women’s Final Four Championship in Phoenix Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d467a13fb569bd90854d06 Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission te 2026-04-07T02:10:41.861Z Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission Nutella is capitalizing on what internet users are calling the greatest free advertising moment in history.  A tub of the beloved chocolate-hazelnut spread has achieved liftoff — not just into space, but straight into viral fame. The scene unfolded aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission, where a tub of Nutella casually floated out of the spacecraft’s kitchen like it had a call time and a lighting crew. In zero gravity, the jar drifted, turned, and practically posed — label-forward, perfectly framed — delivering a product shot so pristine it looked storyboarded. Within hours, the clip rocketed across social media, with users marveling at what many say no marketing team on Earth could ever replicate. ASTRONAUT VICTOR GLOVER PRAISED FOR SAYING MOON MISSION IS 'HUMAN HISTORY,' NOT 'BLACK HISTORY' "The greatest free advert in history," one user joked.  "Nutella may have just got the greatest ad… ALL FOR FREE!" another account quipped. Another commented: "Nutella just got the most bada-- free ad in maybe human history." TRUMP HYPES MOON MISSION AS ARTEMIS II PREPARES TO LIFT OFF UNDER PRESSURE FROM PAST FAILURES The clip caught the attention of Nutella’s marketing team. The brand shared video of the delicious advertising accident, writing: "Honored to have traveled further than any spread in history. Taking spreading smiles to new heights." It included spaceship and heart emojis in the post that’s been viewed nearly 200,000 times as of Monday evening. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center got in on the fun, writing in a post on X: "Enjoying sweet treats while our Artemis crew takes sweet photos of the Moon!" The jar of chocolatey comfort’s primetime showcase happened about four minutes before the Artemis II crew made history Monday, surpassing Apollo 13’s 1970 distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth. ARTEMIS II CREW DESCRIBES LIFE ABOARD ORION SPACECRAFT ON HISTORIC JOURNEY TO THE MOON AND BACK The Artemis II crew safely regained contact with mission control after a planned 40-minute communications blackout as their Orion spacecraft passed behind the Moon’s far side on Monday.  During the blackout, the astronauts became the most isolated humans in history, while also making their closest approach to the Moon at roughly 4,057 miles above its surface. After reestablishing contact around 7:25 p.m. ET, the mission continued with another historic moment: astronauts observed a rare solar eclipse from near the Moon, capturing images of the Sun’s corona and multiple planets during the flyby. It will now take four days for the crew to return home to Earth. The capsule will aim for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego on April 10, nine days after its Florida launch. The crew is made up of four astronauts: Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialist Christina Koch from NASA, and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency. Fox News Digital reached out to Nutella's parent company, Ferrero, for comment but has not yet heard back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d462f63fb569bd90854c01 APS looks to solve one of clean energy's biggest hurdles: Making the sun work after dark te 2026-04-07T01:50:46.749Z APS looks to solve one of clean energy's biggest hurdles: Making the sun work after dark APS President and CEO Ted Geisler debuted the company's new Agave solar-battery facility. Here's how it could help Arizona energy customers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d460863fb569bd90854b5b How Trump’s Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans te 2026-04-07T01:40:22.204Z How Trump’s Endorsement in California Could Backfire Against Republicans President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton, a Republican, in the governor’s race, which could help Democrats avoid being shut out of the general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d45e483fb569bd90854b27 How proposed childcare cuts may impact Arizona te 2026-04-07T01:30:48.131Z How proposed childcare cuts may impact Arizona President Trump's recent remarks prioritizing military spending over social programs have sparked concern about potential cuts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d45bfd3fb569bd908549af CM Punk torches Pat McAfee after he's inserted into major WWE feud, demands WrestleMania ticket prices lowered te 2026-04-07T01:21:01.800Z CM Punk torches Pat McAfee after he's inserted into major WWE feud, demands WrestleMania ticket prices lowered WWE star CM Punk torched ESPN broadcaster Pat McAfee in the opening segment of "Monday Night Raw" after the former NFL player was inserted into a major feud ahead of WrestleMania 42. McAfee aligned himself with Randy Orton as "The Viper" goes for the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. McAfee’s appearance on SmackDown and his late entrance into the rivalry with a few weeks to go before WrestleMania 42, sparked aggravation from pro wrestling fans on social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The former Indianapolis Colts punter explained during his promo on Friday night that he wanted to change the business for the better, and expressed his desire for the company to return to the days of the Attitude Era. He said people like him have "been forgotten about." He doubled down on his criticism during his show on Monday afternoon and took a swipe at the internet wrestling community, calling them "dips---s." McAfee also expressed confusion as to why there were still tickets available for WrestleMania. Punk, who is in the middle of his own feud with Roman Reigns and will defend the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 against him, dedicated the first 10 minutes of "Monday Night Raw" to Reigns. But then, he had time for McAfee. WWE LEGEND STEPHANIE MCMAHON SLAPS CODY RHODES IN RETURN TO 'MONDAY NIGHT RAW' He chided the broadcaster, calling him, "Pat MAGA-Fee" in an apparent reference to President Donald Trump’s appearance on his show last year and then took aim at McAfee’s agent, Ari Emanuel, who is also the CEO and director of TKO Group Holdings – WWE’s parent company. "You think you can come here to the business, my business, to pro wrestling, and run your mouth. Well, you just wrote a check that your narrow a-- can’t cash," Punk said. "You want to talk about ticket sales? Do me a favor, call up that agent that was foolish enough to shoehorn you into this business and this show and tell him to lower the ticket prices. "I’ll be damned if I’m gonna have you, somebody who kicked a football for a living, come to my business and talk to me about selling tickets and putting a--es in seats. You got a receipt coming to you." Fox News Digital reached out to TKO Group Holdings for comment. WrestleMania 42 is set to take place on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Punk and Reigns are sure to be in action with Rhodes taking on Orton. Those matches are the two likely main events for the show. The official card is set to be revealed on Tuesday. 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/69d45bea3fb569bd908549a6 Coach K invokes Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut when asked about Michael Malone's Tar Heels hire te 2026-04-07T01:20:42.344Z Coach K invokes Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut when asked about Michael Malone's Tar Heels hire NBA champion or not, legendary Duke Blue Devils head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski isn’t too worried about Michael Malone, who was reportedly hired to replace Hubert Davis with the UNC Tar heels, getting the program back on track. After all, Krzyzewski’s biggest rival during his illustrious Duke tenure was UNC. And he invoked Bill Belichick when asked about the Malone hire during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday. "They had an NFL champion hired as the coach, and Duke beat Carolina football this year," Krzyzewski told McAfee and A.J. Hawk with a smirk on the program. "That doesn’t mean coach Belichick isn’t a great coach, but there is time for adjustments. It takes longer coming from the pros to college." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Belichick learned that firsthand last season, his first in college football with the Tar Heels. While Duke finished with a 9-5 overall record, and won the ACC title, UNC was a paltry 4-8 with a 2-6 ACC record. Also, as Krzyzewski mentioned, Duke defeated Belichick’s UNC crew, 32-25, to end his first season with a loss. FORMER DUKE PLAYER DESCRIBES COACH K'S WAY OF DUMBING DOWN MARCH MADNESS BRACKET INTO MICRO TOURNAMENTS Of course, the college game has completely changed now, with name, image and likeness (NIL) deals paving ways for richer programs to pay for the cream of the crop in the transfer portal as well as out of high school. Belichick and his staff will need to be more creative, and perhaps open the checkbooks more, as this new college system continues to stay in place. But football isn’t king at Chapel Hill – basketball reigns supreme. Krzyzewski knows this, as the Blue Devils were usually pitted against the Tar Heels as top teams in the country fighting for not just bragging rights, but national titles. Malone coached the Denver Nuggets for 10 seasons, which included an NBA title in 2023. However, he was fired in April 2025, quickly taking a sports media role with ESPN one month later. The Tar Heels, who fired Davis following UNC’s crushing loss to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, are taking a similar route as the football program – a coach with a great track record in the pros, but no head coaching experience in college. Malone was an assistant at Oakland, Providence and Manhattan before transitioning to the NBA with the New York Knicks in 2001. His first NBA head coaching gig came with the Sacramento Kings before cementing his spot in Denver. "Mike is a terrific coach and a terrific guy, there’s a learning curve," Krzyzewski added. "Whatever the reasoning is, maybe they’re changing; they now have two pro coaches coaching in college. The infrastructure of their athletic department is now going to become more of a pro-organization, which I think everybody should be doing that. He knows how to do that, and so does coach Belichick. Maybe it’s a sign that they’re moving in that direction organizationally." Malone is hoping for a better inaugural season in Chapel Hill than Belichick, who returns for another football season looking to turn the tides on the gridiron. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d459b93fb569bd90854947 Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws te 2026-04-07T01:11:21.400Z Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry — while Dems blast voter ID laws The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management. Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, arguing it contrasts with Democratic opposition to voter ID laws. "They’re making you show ID… to visit the Obama Library… in Chicago. You can’t make this stuff up!" one social media user wrote. "The Obama Presidential Library is making people show an ID for proof of Illinois residency to get in for free," another posted. "So residents have to prove who they are for this, but not to vote?" VALERIE JARRETT REVEALS THAT PRESIDENT TRUMP ISN'T INVITED TO OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER OPENING CEREMONY Others echoed the sentiment more bluntly, with one account writing: "It turns out Democrats support requiring ID… but only for free admission into Obama’s library." Obama's website clearly states that Illinois residents "must be able to provide proof of residency. Be prepared to show proof of residency at the Museum with a valid photo ID, Illinois driver’s license, state ID, or city-issued ID." Critics have also pointed to reported restrictions tied to early ticket giveaways, including claims that some promotions are limited to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The latest controversy builds on a string of prior criticisms surrounding the $850 million project. OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER SLAMMED FOR PROMOTING ‘FAR-LEFT' AGENDA ON PUBLIC LAND Earlier this year, the Obama Foundation drew backlash after seeking 75 to 100 unpaid volunteers, dubbed "ambassadors," to help operate the center, even as top executives collect substantial salaries. Federal filings show CEO Valerie Jarrett has earned roughly $740,000 annually in recent years, while overall compensation at the foundation has climbed significantly. The project has also faced mounting scrutiny over its financial impact on taxpayers. Former President Barack Obama once described the center as a "gift" to Chicago, emphasizing it would be privately funded. While construction of the 19.3-acre campus is being financed through private donations, the surrounding infrastructure needed to support the site, including road redesigns, utility relocations and drainage systems, is being paid for with public funds. Early estimates put those infrastructure costs at roughly $350 million, split between the city and state. But more recent figures show Illinois alone has committed approximately $229 million, while Chicago has allocated more than $200 million in related improvements — though officials have not provided a clear, consolidated total of taxpayer spending tied to the project. GOT A TIP? "No single agency appears to oversee the full scope" of the infrastructure work, and critics say the lack of transparency has made it difficult to determine the true public cost. Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi criticized the project, saying taxpayers are being left "on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars" while accusing state leaders of mismanagement. FOLLOW US ON X The controversy is further fueled by the nature of the site itself. The center sits on nearly 20 acres of historic Jackson Park land transferred under a long-term agreement, with significant roadway changes, including the removal of a major thoroughfare, and utility overhauls required to accommodate the campus. Foundation officials have defended the project, saying the center is funded by $850 million in private investment and will serve as an economic catalyst for Chicago’s South Side, generating jobs, community programs and public amenities. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Despite the backlash, the center is pressing ahead with its long-awaited debut. Tickets for the museum will go on sale April 21 for "Founding Members," with general public sales beginning May 6. Visitors can reserve timed-entry tickets for dates between June 19 and November 30. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Admission is set at $30 for adults and $23 for children ages 3 to 11, with discounted rates available for Illinois residents who provide proof of residency. Children 2 and under can enter for free, and Illinois residents will be eligible for free admission on Tuesdays. All entries will be timed, with officials urging guests to arrive within 10 minutes of their scheduled slot. The museum will feature four levels of exhibits, including a replica Oval Office and the Sky Room. Much of the surrounding campus, including gardens, walking trails, a playground, a Chicago Public Library branch and dozens of newly commissioned artworks, will be free and open to the public. Fox News Digital reached out to the Obama Foundation and the Barack Obama Presidential Library for comment. Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d459a53fb569bd9085493e Influencer Jake Paul says Charlie Kirk would have been 'the next president' te 2026-04-07T01:11:01.815Z Influencer Jake Paul says Charlie Kirk would have been 'the next president' Boxer and influencer Jake Paul mourned the death of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk in a new interview, saying that he would have inevitably been elected president someday if he had lived. Becoming President someday, for Kirk, "was like his job and his purpose and all of that," Paul told Theo Von, suggesting it would have made more sense than he, a boxer, aiming for the same position. "Charlie Kirk was clearly going to be the next president." Paul is an influencer with tens of millions of subscribers, and is noteworthy for having converted his online fame into a boxing career, real-world business ventures, and possibly a future career in politics. Paul has also been a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, and during a March 13 rally in Hebron, Kentucky, Trump offered him a "complete and total endorsement" should Paul choose to pursue political office. Paul spoke with Von about his concerns about getting involved in politics, noting in today’s environment, assassination is a legitimate concern. Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. BOXER JAKE PAUL HINTS AT FUTURE RUN FOR OFFICE IN INTERVIEW WITH TRUMP Nonetheless, he noted that he has been flirting with politics, saying, "I think it goes back to Marcus Aurelius, of, like, helping society and like that's the number one thing you can do." Aurelius has numerous quotes about how it is the duty of the powerful to be involved in politics for the public good. He went on to argue that if there is a "dumb--- running and opposing, I will enter the game and risk getting assassinated, but I don't want to." JAKE PAUL PRAISES TRUMP’S LEADERSHIP, SAYS AMERICA IS 'HEALING SLOWLY' UNDER SECOND-TERM ADMINISTRATION "I could see you running. I could see something like that," his interviewer said. "It does take something inside of people. I feel like they feel a sense of purpose and a calling to something. And if they can make sure that that's not just attached to their own ego, and they can make sure that there is a sense of like, ‘I can do something better, and I'm willing to put myself out there to do that.’" Paul credited Trump for being such a person who has not only signed himself up for such a demanding job, but noted this is also a job one burdens their families and all of their loved ones with. "Like Charlie would have been the guy," Paul lamented. "It’s f---ing sad, bro. He's so f---ing awesome." Paul noted that he did not spend time with Kirk personally, but followed all of his social media, and his takeaway was, "He was like aiming for it, though." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d459923fb569bd90854935 Economist editor says European leaders now fear a true NATO 'divorce' after Trump pullout threat te 2026-04-07T01:10:42.372Z Economist editor says European leaders now fear a true NATO 'divorce' after Trump pullout threat The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, said on Monday that European leaders are coming to terms with the possibility of a true "divorce" among NATO. President Donald Trump said he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO over the alliance’s refusal to join his administration’s efforts in the Iran conflict, according to a report. The president, long a critic of the military alliance, which has been pivotal in maintaining global order since World War II, said reconsidering the matter was "beyond consideration." His comments have come after European nations reportedly rejected Trump’s request that allies send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply travels. Iran has threatened or moved to restrict access to the strait in reaction to the U.S. offensive against Iranian targets, raising concerns about global energy markets and economic stability. KEY US ALLY BLOCKS AIRSPACE TO MILITARY FLIGHTS OVER IRAN, ESCALATING STANDOFF WITH TRUMP Beddoes, speaking on an episode of CNN's "Global Public Square" with Fareed Zakaria, spoke about how European leaders are enraged by Trump's recent remarks. "They‘re furious about being called cowards and other insults by the president of the United States when, remember, you know, the only time NATO‘s Article 5 has been invoked was after 9/11 and thousands of Europeans and NATO forces served with distinction in Afghanistan," she said. This, she noted, is in addition to European leaders' concerns about their own energy needs as they heavily rely on fossil fuels from the Gulf. "They see the impact on their economy. And on top of that, now they have the president of the United States and the secretary of state basically saying, you know, 'NATO is finished,'" she said. TRUMP IS RIGHT ABOUT NATO’S WEAKNESS — THE REAL QUESTION IS HOW DOES AMERICA FIX IT CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I think there‘s a growing realization in Europe, even amongst those European countries that have always seen the glass half full and have always hoped that they can maintain some kind of special relationship with the United States, that this time something really might be different," Beddoes said. The flare-up over Iran, she argued, is the latest, perhaps most serious, in a litany of warnings, ranging from Trump's calls for Europeans to pay for their own defense, which she said is a good idea, to tariffs, to "verbal attacks" on Greenland. "I think there‘s a recognition in Europe that, you know, maybe this is a divorce," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d457423fb569bd90854901 3700 block Highway 95.jpg te 2026-04-07T01:00:50.246Z 3700 block Highway 95.jpg A woman who reportedly suffered a medical incident about 12:50 p.m., Monday, April 6, was taken with unknown injuries to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center after he Jeep left Highway 95, crossed the sidewalk and went into the east side… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d455383fb569bd9085489a Scene pkg April 6 te 2026-04-07T00:52:08.377Z Scene pkg April 6 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d455243fb569bd90854891 Airport Authority hosts annual general membership meeting and board elections following regular quarterly meeting te 2026-04-07T00:51:48.202Z Airport Authority hosts annual general membership meeting and board elections following regular quarterly meeting BULLHEAD CITY — Mohave County Airport Authority is hosting its annual General Membership meeting immediately following its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Wednesday, April 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d455103fb569bd90854888 It’s a no-go, Tar Heels: Tommy Lloyd to stay at Arizona amid UNC rumors te 2026-04-07T00:51:28.436Z It’s a no-go, Tar Heels: Tommy Lloyd to stay at Arizona amid UNC rumors Arizona men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd announced Friday he was staying in Tucson despite a strong courtship by North Carolina. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d454f63fb569bd9085483f ABC News had a 75-person division dedicated to 'get' Trump, Billy Bush claims te 2026-04-07T00:51:02.246Z ABC News had a 75-person division dedicated to 'get' Trump, Billy Bush claims Former TV host Billy Bush alleged ABC News had an entire "division" dedicated to "get" Donald Trump during the 2016 election. "ABC News had a division. They had a division dedicated with 75 people in it — because I knew the guy who ran the division, which was dedicated to basically getting him," Bush said on Thursday's installment of the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. Bush, who was swept up in the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape that nearly derailed Trump's first presidential campaign, recalled the last meeting he had with then-NBC News chairman Andy Lack before Bush was ousted at the Peacock network. SAGE STEELE, BILLY BUSH OPEN UP ABOUT INFAMOUS SPLITS FROM ESPN, NBC ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY’ PODCAST "I said, 'Andy, I understand what you want to do with this [the "Access Hollywood" footage] and what you want to weaponize this because there's a debate on Sunday night, the second debate with Hillary and Donald,'" Bush said. "And sure enough, it was the first question to come out of Anderson Cooper's mouth. He was the moderator." SAGE STEELE, BILLY BUSH OPEN UP ABOUT INFAMOUS SPLITS WITH ESPN, NBC ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY’ PODCAST "This was it! This was – there has always been an 'it' to get Trump, but this was definitely it at the time," he continued. "But I said, 'Look, it's wrong. I understand that you've got something here that you think is relevant, but it's wrong. I mean, I chit-chat with Sean Hannity, you know, 15 minutes before we sit down for an interview. The camera happens to be rolling. Whatever we talk about is not usable... that can't be [weaponized] but this was a special circumstance because of who was running and how they felt about him." When asked for comment, Bush declined to identify who allegedly ran the alleged anti-Trump division at ABC News but suggested the person no longer works at the network. ABC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The Disney-owned network has had a long, contentious relationship with Trump. In 2017, ABC News was forced to retract a report alleging that fired National Security Adviser Michael Flynn would testify that Trump had ordered him to make contact with Russians about foreign policy while Trump was still a candidate. The report raised the specter of Trump’s impeachment and sent the stock market plummeting. Brian Ross, the chief investigative correspondent behind the false report, was later forced out of the network. In December 2024, just weeks before Trump was sworn into office for his second term, ABC News paid a $16 million settlement to Trump after he filed a defamation lawsuit earlier in the year for comments made by "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos. Stephanopoulos had falsely claimed that Trump was "found liable for rape" in the E. Jean Carroll case when, in fact, a civil jury ruled he was liable for "sexual abuse." ABC News issued an apology as part of the settlement, which was reportedly approved by then-Disney CEO Bob Iger. Last year, longtime ABC News correspondent Terry Moran was fired for attacking Trump and White House aide Stephen Miller on social media. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d454e23fb569bd90854836 Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode te 2026-04-07T00:50:42.667Z Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode Bikinis are replacing ski jackets as unusually warm temperatures hit western ski resorts. Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region. The unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snowfall, has forced many resorts to close early, delay openings or shut down altogether. SNOW DROUGHT GRIPS SKI INDUSTRY AS RESORTS TURN TO GEN Z SKIERS, NEW ACTIVITIES TO FILL LIFTS At Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico, crews have been forced to move snow from remote parts of the mountain onto ski runs in an effort to keep trails open, according to Reuters. In Colorado, conditions have deteriorated to the point where fewer than 20% of trails remain open at some resorts, with brown patches of dirt replacing snow-covered slopes, the agency reported. Despite the poor conditions, some skiers are still making the most of what remains of the season. Posts circulating on social media show people swapping traditional winter gear for swimwear while navigating slushy terrain. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Highly recommend skiing with your besties in bikini tops," one user wrote. "Annual bikini ski came early this year," another user commented. One Reddit user who said he previously worked at a ski lift recalled that warmer days often brought skiers dressed in tank tops or sports bras. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES He said that by the end of the day, many returned with arms and torsos covered in scratches — warning that snow can cause serious skin injuries. Fox News Digital previously reported that the lack of snowfall is already reshaping the ski industry. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ After a winter marked by record-low snow totals, some resorts have begun shifting their strategy to attract younger visitors and keep business steady. Vail Resorts, for example, recently cut prices on its Epic Pass by 20% for skiers and snowboarders ages 13 to 30 in an effort to draw in Gen Z travelers. Industry leaders say younger visitors are increasingly viewing skiing as a social experience, prompting resorts to add events, concerts and other activities beyond traditional skiing. The shift comes as the average age of U.S. skiers continues to rise and warmer winters create ongoing challenges for resorts that rely on consistent snowfall. Jessica Mekles of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d450453fb569bd90854759 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports te 2026-04-07T00:31:01.853Z DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin raised the possibility of restricting customs privileges at airports in sanctuary cities during an appearance on "Special Report" Monday. In his first interview as secretary, Mullin told Fox News that DHS will be taking a closer look at customs enforcement operations at major international airports located in sanctuary jurisdictions, questioning their efficacy. "If they're a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?" Mullin asked. "If they're a sanctuary city and they're receiving international flights, and we're asking them to partner with us at the airport, but once they walk out of the airport, they're not going to enforce immigration policy — maybe we need to have a really hard look at that." SEN RAND PAUL SAYS TRUMP’S DHS PICK MARKWAYNE MULLIN IS ‘UNFIT’ FOR THE JOB AFTER HEATED HEARING EXCHANGE Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are examples of major customs hubs that DHS could be looking into, as both are located in sanctuary cities. According to Port Authority, roughly 3 million people pass through customs each month at JFK. "I'm going to have to be forced to make hard decisions," Mullin said. "I am not going outside the policies that Congress passed for me, and we're not trying to push those, but we're saying you've got to partner with us." Mullin also warned that sanctuary cities more broadly may be at risk under his leadership of DHS, claiming they are unlawful. "I believe sanctuary cities, it’s not lawful," he told Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier. "I don't think they're able to do that. And so, we're going to take a hard look at this." MULLIN SWORN IN AS DHS CHIEF AFTER GOP FRACTURE FORCED DEM TO SAVE NOMINATION Mullin took the helm of DHS after his predecessor, Kristi Noem, was fired by President Donald Trump March 5, after she carried out Trump’s mass-deportation agenda for more than a year. Trump was reportedly "furious" with Noem saying during a Senate hearing that he knew about a taxpayer-funded ad contract. The White House told Fox News Digital Trump did not know about the contract. Mullin shared his plans for leading the department that has become embattled with controversy. "My job is to empower them [employees] to do their jobs," he explained. "How do I make sure that they have the tools and the assets they need and the manpower they need to be able to go out and deliver the mission that Congress and the president has tasked us with?" During his confirmation hearing, Mullin said one goal is that within six months, he hopes DHS will not be in the headlines every day. "Right now, we get more correspondence from media than the White House does," Mullin revealed. "It’s become such a political hotbed. And really, why is Department of Homeland such a political hotbed? All they're doing is trying to keep our streets safe, trying to keep our nation secure, trying to keep bad actors from having terrorist attacks on the homeland. It should be something we all get behind," he added. Mullin also spoke about the ongoing partial government shutdown as Congress fails to agree on a funding plan for DHS. He accused Democrats of putting the country in a vulnerable state amid conflict with Iran. "It’s putting our mission at risk," he said. "We have some very challenging times right now." "How we get past this is that we've got to put the partisan bickering aside and say, 'What's best for America? What's best for moving forward?'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d4501e3fb569bd90854748 Whale That Swam 20 Miles Up Washington River Is Found Dead te 2026-04-07T00:30:22.277Z Whale That Swam 20 Miles Up Washington River Is Found Dead The gray whale, which some locals affectionately named Willapa Willy, was found on Saturday afternoon after first being spotted swimming up the Willapa River last week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44df13fb569bd90854701 Arizona Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from county property te 2026-04-07T00:21:05.592Z Arizona Republicans file complaint against Pima County’s policy barring ICE from county property The Pima County courthouse at dusk. (Photo by James Charnesky/Flickr/CC BY 2.0) Republican lawmakers are accusing Pima County of breaking state law because of a policy that prevents federal immigration agents from stepping foot on county property, like courthouses or police departments, unless they have a judge’s permission.  On Monday, Republican leadership in the Arizona Senate filed what’s known as a 1487 complaint with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, requesting an investigation into whether the county’s policy conflicts with state law. In February, the Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to bar federal agents from using county property to carry out immigration enforcement actions, prohibit county employees from giving them access to the property without a judicial warrant, and erect barriers, like locked gates, around properties that might be targeted by federal enforcement actions. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Senate President Warren Petersen criticized the policy as detrimental for public safety and dismissed it as politically motivated.  “We’re seeing Democrat-run local governments put radical political agendas ahead of public safety,” he said in a written statement. “Instead of supporting law enforcement and protecting their citizens from crime, they’re creating barriers that make it harder to enforce the law and easier for criminals to stay in our communities.” The Gilbert Republican joined Sens. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, and John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, in requesting an opinion from AG Kris Mayes on whether the policy violates state law. They filed the complaint under a law that allows any lawmaker to spur an investigation into a county, city or town’s policy, even if they don’t represent the affected district.  Mayes has 30 days to publish her conclusion. If she finds that the county policy violates state law, the board could face a lawsuit. And keeping an unlawful policy in place means forfeiting the county’s share of state funding.   The GOP lawmakers argue that the resolution falls afoul of the Supremacy Clause in the Arizona Constitution that places federal authority over state authority, as well as an Arizona law that prohibits counties, cities and towns from limiting the enforcement of federal immigration laws to “less than the full extent permitted by federal law.” But, despite asking Mayes to weigh in, Republicans expressed doubt about whether her opinion could be trusted.  “Given her record and her public opposition to immigration enforcement, there is a serious question about whether she can review this case objectively,” Kavanagh said.  Mayes, a Democrat, has repeatedly criticized the Trump administration’s approach to immigration enforcement, drawing ire from Republicans in Arizona. After Mayes warned that federal raids could spark gun violence because of the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law, Republican lawmakers passed a resolution calling for her resignation.  The complaint is the second in as many weeks filed by Republicans in a bid to censure Democratic-led local governments for seeking to deter federal immigration raids. Last week, Prescott Republican Rep. Quang Nguyen called for an investigation into Phoenix City Council’s adoption of a policy that forbids federal agents from staging immigration enforcement operations on city property, like parks, without first obtaining permission from the city manager or police chief. In their complaint, Petersen, Kavanagh and Shope wrote that Pima County’s new policy unfairly discriminates against federal immigration agents and makes it harder for them to arrest or interview people who may be eligible for deportation. That, the trio argued, infringes on the “congressional mandate” to enforce federal immigration laws and violates Arizona’s prohibition on restricting the ability of federal immigration authorities to carry out their duties.  “Under the Resolution then, any member of the public can walk into a county building and ask for directions or use a parking lot while a federal immigration officer cannot,” reads the letter to Mayes. “Accordingly, the Resolution limits and restricts ICE’s ability to comply with the congressional mandate to inspect, investigate, arrest, detain, and remove aliens who are suspected of being, or found to be, unlawfully present in the United States.” When the board approved the resolution, it justified doing so by citing a state law that empowers a county to regulate the use of its property in a way that best meets the needs of the people who live there. The possibility of immigration enforcement actions taking place on county property, the board reasoned, erodes trust in local law enforcement, affecting public safety, and causes people to avoid county properties, which may impact their ability to obtain public services.  “County-owned and County-operated buildings exist to provide public services and civic access, and the presence of ICE officers conducting civil immigration enforcement activities within County buildings and facilities may deter residents, particularly immigrant and mixed-status families, from accessing essential services, participating in public processes, or engaging with County programs,” reads the resolution.  In an apparent nod to the state law being used to call into question the board’s policy, a provision in the resolution states that it isn’t intended to limit or restrict “the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44ddc3fb569bd908546e0 New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering te 2026-04-07T00:20:44.012Z New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger was swept into the governor's mansion on a deep blue wave last November, but has seen her popularity plummet after less than 3 months in office. Forty-six percent of Virginians disapprove of her job performance, while 47% approve. Compared to Virginia governors from both sides of the aisle since 1994, Spanberger has the highest disapproval rating at this point in her term. In contrast, predecessor Gov. Glenn Youngkin saw a 54-39 job approval at this point in his term, with the highest favorability going to Democrat Mark Warner – now Virginia’s senior senator – with a 78-20 rating. ICE PRESSURES SPANBERGER AS FAIRFAX MURDER SUSPECTS TRIGGER NEW DETAINERS IN ‘SANCTUARY’ CLASH Warner’s current counterpart, Sen. Tim Kaine, was at 62-31, GOP Gov. Jim Gilmore III at 63-30, Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell at 59-39 and Democrats Terry McAuliffe and Ralph Northam at 52-30 and 48-37 respectively. RNC SUES TO STOP DEMOCRATS' VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING PUSH Spanberger defeated then-Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears by 15 points in November and completely flipped statewide offices to Democrats Ghazala Hashmi for lieutenant governor and Jay Jones for attorney general. The Post pointed out that while Spanberger’s favorability was narrow, her win dwarfed that of Youngkin’s over McAuliffe in 2021 – and the Falls Church business executive’s favorability was several points higher than hers. George Mason University Policy & Government Dean Mark Rozell, a co-sponsor of the poll, told the Post that while some bit of political polarization is "baked in," it was "unusual" to see such a result for Spanberger this early in her term after a campaign on a "centrist image." PRIMARY PAUSE, POLITICAL FIRESTORM: HIGH-STAKES ELECTIONS THIS MONTH TAKE CENTER STAGE Seven percent of Virginians, however, by contrast, cite her tenure as "too conservative." Spanberger’s shift on gerrymandering was recently evinced through redistricting referendum critics citing her own 2019 words back to her in recent mailers, according to reports. "Gerrymandering is detrimental to our democracy and it weakens the individual voices that form our electorates. Opposing gerrymandering should be a bipartisan priority," Spanberger tweeted six years ago when Virginia considered its ultimately successful bid to remove map-redrawing power from the partisan legislature. INSURGENT VIRGINIA DEMOCRAT SAYS HIS PARTY IS ‘COMPLETELY WRONG’ ON GUN RIGHTS AND GERRYMANDERING However, Spanberger’s office recently denied claims that there had been any internal deals made involving her personally to help get more Democrats elected; particularly in the case of the Second Congressional District in Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. Spanberger has also received criticism for appearing to pivot on gun control, from a moderate stance while in Congress favoring commonsense reforms and citing her resume as a former gun-toting CIA agent and postal inspector, to a governor poised to sign sweeping gun bans drafted by far-left Fairfax Democrats. "I’m a mother of three girls in Virginia Public Schools. I’m also a former federal agent who carried a gun every single day for my job," she said at a 2025 rally. "So I come at this issue as someone who cares deeply about the safety of our kids and as someone who understands the responsibilities of owning and of carrying a firearm." The redistricting referendum has been criticized for unfairly empowering Spanberger’s base counties, as five newly-drawn districts would originate in Fairfax and envelop – and critics say overpower – the voices of rural central and Western Virginia. One such district in particular, unfavorably shaped like a lobster according to critics, already has three notable Democratic candidates – gun control bill sponsor State Del. Dan Helmer of Fairfax, former first lady Dorothy McAuliffe, and former Jack Smith deputy JP Cooney – despite the referendum not being officially decided by the voters until April 21. Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44bab3fb569bd90854683 CBS to replace Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ with Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ te 2026-04-07T00:11:23.446Z CBS to replace Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ with Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ In a historic late night shakeup, CBS is replacing Stephen Colbert’s "Late Show" with Byron Allen’s "Comics Unleashed." CBS announced in July that it had canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and that it would officially go off the air in May 2026 after a more than 10-year run. Liberal critics have accused CBS and Paramount of ending the show to appease President Donald Trump and receive approval for a long-planned merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. What followed was a drawn-out drama between Colbert and his network that will finally come to an end this spring. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "The network will air Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen at 11:35 p.m. beginning May 22, followed by another Allen-produced series, the comedy game show Funny You Should Ask, at 12:35 a.m. The Late Show will sign off on May 21." BROADCAST BIAS: LATE-NIGHT COMEDY DEATH SPIRAL SHOWS HOW LEFTIST HATE KILLED THEIR HUMOR The same outlet also noted that "Comics Unleashed has been airing in the later spot this season and also aired there during the 2023 writers and actors strikes." "Comics Unleashed," hosted by Allen, is described by IMDb as "Byron Allen and four of the most talented comedians take center stage to share stories, tell jokes, and bring the biggest laughter to television. It's entertaining. It's unpredictable. It's undeniably hilarious. It's Comics Unleashed." "I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love — ," Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "I truly appreciate CBS’ confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter." STEPHEN COLBERT REVEALS WHETHER HE'D RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028 The ascension of Allen’s show appears to be a sign of the times, precisely as many of the late-night talk shows like Colbert’s have been accused of becoming divisively political and out of step with American audiences, many of whom go to podcasts for political commentary. The final season of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" was recently ripped by Variety as "not very good TV" and out of touch with everyday Americans as the host has been flattered by a parade of celebrities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d44b973fb569bd9085467a NHL team bans fan who bought tickets for group seen celebrating goal with Nazi salute te 2026-04-07T00:11:03.751Z NHL team bans fan who bought tickets for group seen celebrating goal with Nazi salute The Dallas Stars on Monday banned a fan from attending games at the American Airlines Center after they bought tickets for a group of spectators who were seen celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute. Courtney Ripley told WFAA-TV that she was the one who took a video at a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December, showing the group of four fans extending their right arms with a straightened right hand facing downward. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The team conducted an investigation that identified the person who bought the group their tickets and subsequently banned them. "Any type of discriminatory or hateful behavior will not be tolerated and has no place in our arena," the team said in a statement. "Creating and sustaining environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful is a non-negotiable for the Dallas Stars." NHL COMMISSIONER SAYS HE 'BINGED' NEW HOCKEY REALITY SHOW 'IN ONE NIGHT,' REAFFIRMS STANCE ON PRIDE JERSEYS "Additionally, we are increasing in-arena messaging regarding the Fan Code of Conduct and how our fans can report violations, along with prioritizing staff training to identify and handle situations that arise," the team added. The American Airlines Center told ESPN last week that it has "zero tolerance for any acts of hate and/or discrimination." The NHL has a multipoint fan code of conduct. It states that "the best hockey experiences happen in environments that are inclusive, safe and respectful." Each team has a scripted segment that is shared on their video board, through their public address system or both. The script reminds fans about their respective codes of conduct. 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/69d44b833fb569bd90854671 Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' for more 'equitable future' that prompts quick DOJ pushback te 2026-04-07T00:10:43.946Z Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' for more 'equitable future' that prompts quick DOJ pushback New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his "Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan" on Monday, which quickly prompted pushback from conservatives online and skepticism from President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, with one top official saying she will "review" the move.  Mamdani’s office explained in a press release that the preliminary report, which the mayor had promised to release within 100 days in office, shows racial disparities in areas like housing, education, and income, and the new plan aims to "establish a new framework for how New York City measures affordability, understands inequity and plans for a more equitable future." "The True Cost of Living Measure offers an honest account of what it actually costs to live in this city — and who is being left behind. It shows that this is not a crisis affecting a small minority of New Yorkers. It is a crisis touching the vast majority of our city, in every borough and every neighborhood," Mamdani said in the press release. "But we know this crisis is not felt equally. Black and Latino New Yorkers — who have been pushed out of this city for decades — are bearing the brunt. The Preliminary Racial Equity Plan is where we begin to reverse that pattern. These reports make one thing clear: we cannot tackle systemic racial inequity without confronting the affordability crisis head-on, and we cannot solve the cost-of-living crisis without dismantling systemic racial inequity." MAMDANI'S 'GUN VIOLENCE' COMMENTS AFTER KILLING OF 7-MONTH OLD BABY SPARK OUTRAGE: 'ABSOLUTE DISGRACE' Mamdani’s announcement quickly sparked pushback from conservatives, as well as from the Trump administration, expressing concerns about race-based initiatives and spending which the administration has been working to undo since taking power last year. "Sounds fishy/illegal," DOJ Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon posted on X. "Will review!" "Straight-up racism against White people," conservative influencer account Libs of TikTok posted on X.  "The reality is Mamdani is implementing blatantly racist policies that reward and punish people based on their skin color," conservative commentator Paul A. Szypula posted on X. The city billed the racial equity plan as the "first time any New York City administration has required major city agencies to examine their work through a racial equity lens and identify and eliminate disparities" and said the plan sets goals across seven domains that include: "Children, Youth, Older Adults and Families; Economy; Housing and Preservation; Infrastructure and Environment; Health and Wellbeing; Community Safety, Rights and Accountability; and Good Governance and Inclusive Decision-Making." The report cites a sizable gap in the median net worth of white households compared to Black households while reporting that Black New Yorkers also have a lower life expectancy and suggests the way to address those gaps is an expansive framework featuring more than 200 agency-level goals, over 800 proposed strategies, and roughly 600 performance indicators intended to track progress over time. "Inequity has been embedded in the foundation of our city and nation since their inception; dismantling it requires a collective effort," NYC Chief Equity Officer and NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice Commissioner Afua Atta-Mensah said in Monday’s press release. NYC LANDLORDS FIRE BACK AT ‘RACIST’ MAMDANI AIDE'S CLAIM THAT TIES HOMEOWNERSHIP TO 'WHITE SUPREMACY' "The NYC Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan reflects the city's commitment to systemic transformation—turning our values into actions. From housing and healthcare to education and infrastructure, every agency plays a pivotal role in reshaping how government serves New Yorkers. This plan outlines measurable goals and actionable strategies to advance racial equity, promote justice and create lasting change." Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani’s office and the DOJ for comment. Dating back to his mayoral campaign, Mamdani has faced intense criticism for his focus on race and "equity, including a policy proposal, "Stop the Squeeze on NYC Homeowners," that outlined his plans to "shift the tax burden from overtaxed homeowners in the outer boroughs to more expensive homes in richer and Whiter neighborhoods."  In February, Mamdani faced criticism over his budget plan that stated the Office of Racial Equity would receive $5.6 million annually, while the Commission on Racial Equity would be allocated $4.6 million, a combined total of $10.2 million. The new figure represents roughly a $3 million increase — or about a 42% jump — from the approximately $7.2 million allocated last year. Fox News Digital’s Amanda Macias contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home