https://meenews.co/post/69d2ee4a3fb569bd9084feaf Dawn Staley gives classy answer after Geno Auriemma question following national title loss: 'It's UCLA's day' te 2026-04-05T23:20:42.181Z Dawn Staley gives classy answer after Geno Auriemma question following national title loss: 'It's UCLA's day' South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was disappointed how the Gamecocks’ season ended on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix, a 79-51 loss to the UCLA Bruins in the national championship game. During her post-game interview, Staley was asked about what happened in the Gamecocks’ prior Final Four matchup against UConn, where she and head coach Geno Auriemma had a tense exchange after South Carolina advanced to the title game for the third year in a row. Rather than hash out more of her thoughts, Staley had a classy response. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "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." Before this national title contest, Staley was spotted having a cordial experience greeting UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close -- a much different experience than how Friday night ended with Auriemma. UCLA WINS FIRST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL TITLE IN PROGRAM HISTORY WITH DOMINANT WIN OVER SOUTH CAROLINA After the Gamecocks defeated the Huskies, Staley and Auriemma went viral with their interaction at midcourt, where Auriemma appeared to enrage Staley before walking off. This time, Staley and Close hugged and shared a few words. During the exchange, Staley "looked around afterward like, ‘see??’", per NBC Sports. Staley was showing a bit of sarcasm, as she noted Auriemma didn’t shake her hand before the Final Four tipped off between the two teams on Friday night. After the Gamecocks’ victory over the Huskies, Staley was asked what exactly happened with Auriemma, though she tried to explain her focus in helping her team lock in for the national title game. If they won, it would’ve been the fourth national championship in the last 10 years for South Carolina. "For me, no distractions at this time. I'm concentrating on winning a national championship, that’s it," Staley said at the time. "That’s a little disheartening. This is sports, sometimes things like this happen. Continue to focus on my team and ability to advance in this tournament and hopefully win another national championship." UCONN'S UNDEFEATED SEASON CRUMBLES AS SOUTH CAROLINA GETS SWEET REVENGE AGAINST REIGNING CHAMPS Auriemma later released a statement, apologizing for his behavior after the loss. "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 on Saturday. "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 added she had "no idea" why Auriemma was angry after the game, though she guessed perhaps he was ticked off by the lack of handshake before the game on his own end. Either way, Staley was moving forward. "I don’t know what he came with after the game, but, hey, sometimes things get heated. We move on," she said. For UCLA, it was the first time the women’s basketball program has won the national title, as their emotional celebration ensued following the game in Phoenix. 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/69d2e7403fb569bd9084fe05 Savannah Guthrie's Easter message reveals anguish as mom missing 63 days te 2026-04-05T22:50:40.754Z Savannah Guthrie's Easter message reveals anguish as mom missing 63 days "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie used an Easter message to reflect on faith, doubt and uncertainty as her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing after 63 days. The message was shared by Good Shepherd New York during its digital Easter gathering on YouTube, where Guthrie delivered a deeply reflective message about navigating grief and unanswered questions during what she described as a difficult season. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen after she was believed to have been taken from her bedroom in northern Tucson, Arizona, around 2 a.m. on Feb. 1. Responding officers found a thin trail of blood droplets leading from the front door to the edge of the driveway. Her back doors were propped open, and a doorbell camera was missing. Investigators later recovered home security footage showing a masked man on the doorstep, who has not been identified. The trail of evidence appeared to end at the driveway, and her whereabouts remain unknown. NANCY GUTHRIE UPDATE: RETIRED K9 OFFICER SAYS DECISION NOT TO USE CADAVER DOGS ‘DEFIES LOGIC’ Guthrie acknowledged that Easter’s promise of hope and new life can feel distant as she faces the uncertainty surrounding her mother’s disappearance. "There are moments in which that promise seems irretrievably far away, when life itself seems far harder than death," Guthrie said. "These moments of deep disappointment with God, the feeling of utter abandonment." Guthrie said that in her recent "season of trial," she questioned whether Jesus experienced the same kind of uncertainty she now feels, particularly the pain of not knowing what comes next or why suffering is unfolding. NANCY GUTHRIE DISAPPEARANCE SPARKED HARROWING 12-HOUR ODYSSEY FOR SAVANNAH "I have wondered – I have questioned – whether Jesus really ever experienced this particular wound that I feel, this grievous and uniquely cruel injury of not knowing, of uncertainty and confusion and answers withheld," she said. "In those darkest moments I have thought, bitterly and perhaps irreverently, that I have stumbled upon a feeling that Jesus did not know." She said her perspective began to shift as she reflected on the period between the crucifixion and resurrection, a span she described as often overlooked but central to understanding faith in moments of uncertainty. "After Jesus died, after he breathed his last, what did he actually know?" Guthrie said. "Did he think his time in the grave would be a day or two or a thousand years? In the grave, does his agony seem indefinite to him? That torment of uncertainty? The way indefinite pain can feel eternal? Perhaps he did know this feeling after all." SHERIFF SHRUGS OFF MISSTEPS IN NANCY GUTHRIE CASE, CALLS FOR CAPTOR TO ‘LET HER GO’ AS FAMILY PLEADS FOR HELP Guthrie said that realization helped her reframe her own experience, describing life as existing in a kind of "meantime" — a period marked by waiting, unanswered questions and the absence of clear resolution. She said that in those moments, people can feel unsure, lost, abandoned, disappointed and forgotten, even as faith calls them to trust in a future they cannot yet see. Despite that struggle, Guthrie said her faith remains rooted in the belief that God is present even without immediate answers, offering comfort not through certainty, but through presence. "It is the darkness that makes this morning’s light so magnificent, so blindingly beautiful," Guthrie said. "It is all the brighter because it is so desperately needed." "So I close my eyes this morning and I feel the sunshine," she continued. "I see a bright vision of the day when heaven and earth pass away because they are one on earth as it is in heaven." "When we celebrate today, this is what we celebrate, and I celebrate, too," she said. "I still believe. And so I say with conviction, happy Easter." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2e5113fb569bd9084fdc9 Arnold Schwarzenegger's son follows his famous father's footsteps with first place bodybuilding win te 2026-04-05T22:41:21.873Z Arnold Schwarzenegger's son follows his famous father's footsteps with first place bodybuilding win Joseph Baena's professional bodybuilding career is off to a swinging start. Baena, 28, took home first place at the International Natural Bodybuilding Association's (INBA) Iron Gladiator competition in Southern California. When asked why he chose to compete through INBA, Arnold Schwarzenegger's son admitted he was "excited" to show off his hard work. "[It's] my second competition ever," Baena said on social media before the event. "We're ready for the debut and excited to get things going." ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER'S SON DOMINATES BODYBUILDING DEBUT WITH MULTIPLE FIRST-PLACE WINS He added, "They just seem like the most reputable natural federation, and so I wanted to be a part of something like that ... I wanted to test them out. For his Iron Gladiator win, Baena wielded a silver sword and a helmet while posing on stage in black swimwear. KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER PRATT SAYS SHE’D LEAVE HOLLYWOOD BUT ONLY IF HER FAMOUS FAMILY GOES TOO Last weekend, Baena took followers through the competition flow as he prepped to show off his hard work to judges before earning first in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Heavy Weight Class, Men’s Classic Physique True Novice, and the Men’s Classic Physique Novice. APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST He also took home second place in the Men’s Classic Physique Open Class C. "Tanned up and checked in! Ready for tomorrow’s show," Baena wrote in a carousel of behind-the-scenes images. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He thanked his friends and family for the sweet messages, but admitted there was still work to be done. APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST "Time to do it again on Saturday," he wrote over a flexing image from the stage in Colorado.  The event, which is a national qualifier, is also part of the NPC natural athlete pathway to the Olympia. WATCH: ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER TRAINS LOOKALIKE SON JOSEPH BAENA AT GYM AS BODYBUILDING BUZZ GROWS Schwarzenegger won seven Mr. Olympia titles throughout his bodybuilding career, set a record for six consecutive wins, and was the youngest-ever winner in 1970 when he was 23 years old. Last week, Baena shared a look at his training regimen with the "Kindergarten Cop" actor coaching him on the sidelines. "You have to shock the muscles!" he captioned a snap with his famous bodybuilder father. In a video obtained by Fox News Digital, Schwarzenegger carefully adjusted Baena’s positioning to ensure optimal muscle growth. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Baena has been carving out his own path — from acting roles, including the 2024 action thriller "Gunner," to landing a Men’s Health cover — while navigating inevitable comparisons to his father. "It's been a huge growth year of me finding out who I am and really being secure … confident … no matter what the challenges are, what the comparisons are," Baena previously told Fox News Digital. Baena added, "The message that I wanted to get across was, there’s a lot of people out there with very accomplished parents … and it’s scary. It’s scary to get compared to these giants and to have the feeling like you need to live up to these expectations." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2e4fe3fb569bd9084fdc0 Painter sues Bill Belichick over injuries allegedly suffered while working at his home te 2026-04-05T22:41:02.391Z Painter sues Bill Belichick over injuries allegedly suffered while working at his home North Carolina Tar Heels football coach Bill Belichick was sued on Thursday over an alleged incident that occurred at his Massachusetts home in June 2024. Painter Andrew Jackson sued Forty Five Fair Street LLC, a company managed by Belichick, in Nantucket Superior Court. Jackson said in his lawsuit that "construction practices created an unsafe work area for workers at the premises" and, because of that, he suffered injuries after a fall. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "As a direct and proximate result of the fall, plaintiff sustained serious bodily injuries including a severe right ankle injury, together with pain, disability, medical expenses, lost wages, and other consequential damages," the lawsuit stated. The filing added that Jackson received workers’ compensation benefits after the fall but "retains his rights to pursue this third-party negligence action against non-employer responsible parties." The lawsuit said that Belichick’s company should have made sure the construction site was in a safe-working condition. BILL BELICHICK DOWNPLAYS HALL OF FAME CONTROVERSY, SAYS FOCUS REMAINS ON NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL "Defendant breached its duties by, among other things: a. causing, permitting, or allowing unsafe conditions to exist at the premises; b. failing to maintain the work area in a reasonably safe condition; c. failing to inspect the premises adequately; d. failing to remedy hazardous conditions it knew or should have known about; e. failing to warn Plaintiff of dangerous conditions; and f. otherwise acting negligently in the ownership, operation, management, supervision, maintenance, and control of the premises." Jackson is seeking nearly $300,000, according to the Nantucket Current, which first reported the lawsuit. Fox News Digital reached out to Belichick’s representatives for comment. Belichick bought the Nantucket property for $4.8 million in 2024, according to Boston.com. 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/69d2e4ea3fb569bd9084fdb7 Ex-CIA station chief reveals how agency exploited Iranian communication channels during airman rescue te 2026-04-05T22:40:42.858Z Ex-CIA station chief reveals how agency exploited Iranian communication channels during airman rescue Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman said on "The Sunday Briefing" that a reported agency deception campaign may have helped draw Iranian forces away from a missing U.S. airman, offering new insight into the mission that culminated in a daring rescue behind enemy lines. It was reported that the CIA attempted to deceive the Iranians into believing the U.S. was gearing up for a maritime rescue, Hoffman said, when in reality, the airman was exfiltrated from the mountains. TRUMP VOWS US WILL STRIKE IRAN’S POWER PLANTS, BRIDGES IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS NOT REOPENED The CIA also assisted in tracking both the missing airman and enemy forces, he said. "The CIA was there to track [the airman's] location... And then at the same time, the CIA is tracking Iranian security forces, their movements, their efforts to find and fix the location of our airman. And then, at the same time, running this deception operation, an extraordinary operation." INSIDE THE DARING RESCUE OF AIRMAN BEHIND ENEMY LINES: HOW CIA ASSISTED WITH 'DECEPTION CAMPAIGN' "I've heard it referred to as looking for a needle in a haystack. I think it's more like a needle in a stack of needles. Extraordinarily difficult," said Hoffman. His comments follow the rescue early Sunday morning of a U.S. Air Force Weapons System Officer (WSO) who had ejected from his F-15E fighter jet over Iran. The WSO spent roughly 36 hours in hiding. Hoffman said he would need to rely on the skills he learned at the military's Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) school. On the intelligence side, Hoffman said the strategy could have been much simpler. The CIA just needed to drop the false information where they knew Iran would hear it. "The CIA would have looked to find those channels of communication that we know we can exploit that the Iranian security force are listening to. Iran has a... pretty developed cyber capability. And what we would have done is simply supplied some information there, some of it true, to establish the bona fides of the channel that we were using, and then this deception operation would have been run in that channel," Hoffman said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2e27d3fb569bd9084fd73 Trump’s Lesson From Risky Rescue: Threaten to Go Harder at Iran te 2026-04-05T22:30:21.916Z Trump’s Lesson From Risky Rescue: Threaten to Go Harder at Iran In an expletive-laced social media post, the president said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he would bomb bridges and power plants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2e0393fb569bd9084fd3b UCLA wins first women's basketball national title in program history with dominant win over South Carolina te 2026-04-05T22:20:41.705Z UCLA wins first women's basketball national title in program history with dominant win over South Carolina For the first time in program history, the UCLA Bruins are the women’s basketball national champions. The Bruins took down the South Carolina Gamecocks, the team led by Dawn Staley that had reached the national title game three consecutive seasons and won it in 2024, in dominant fashion, 79-51. Staley’s squad did not look like it did against UConn in the Final Four, as they couldn’t figure things out offensively. A lot of that had to do with suffocating UCLA defense, but the Bruins weren’t having the same trouble when they had the ball in their hands. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM By the end of the third quarter, the Bruins had a whopping 29-point lead over the Gamecocks, 61-32, as UCLA held South Carolina to just 24% shooting from the floor compared to their 43%. In the end, UCLA made 43% of its shots compared to South Carolina's 29%, which is always the goal for a team looking to win a title. BASKETBALL LEGEND CANDACE PARKER TAKES AIM AT GENO AURIEMMA AFTER DAWN STALEY CONFRONTATION It’s been a long time coming for Close, who has been leading the Bruins since the 2011-12 season. Last season marked the first time UCLA has been to the Final Four in the women’s NCAA Tournament as a program, though they fell to the UConn Huskies, 85-51. This time, it was the Bruins getting the job done against Texas, 51-44, to secure a spot for the national title. Of course, it wasn’t expected to be an easy feat against the Gamecocks, who handled UConn, 62-48, which resulted in a now-viral exchange between Staley and Geno Auriemma at midcourt. However, Close has the right formula, and the Bruins executed it to a tee on Sunday afternoon to be crowned champions. All five starters for Close finished the game with double-digit points, with Gabriela Jaquez, the sister of ex-Bruins men’s basketball star and current Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez, leading the charge with 21 on 8-of-14 shooting. She also finished with a double-double after hauling in 10 rebounds. Lauren Betts had herself a double-double, too, finishing the game with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Gianna Kneepkens (15 points, four assists), Charlisse Leger-Walker (10 points, four rebounds) and Kiki Rice (10 points, six rebounds, five assists) helped the Bruins keep the pace against the Gamecocks, who couldn’t get the game closer. 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/69d2dbad3fb569bd9084fcc9 Elizabeth Hurley strips down to bikini bottoms for racy photo while posing in a flower field te 2026-04-05T22:01:17.520Z Elizabeth Hurley strips down to bikini bottoms for racy photo while posing in a flower field Elizabeth Hurley went topless in a recent Instagram post. The actress posed in a field of flowers while clutching her bare chest. The English star only wore tiny yellow bikini bottoms in the image shared to her her Instagram. The 60-year-old star captioned the racy image: "Spring has sprung! Today, I sought some Vitamin D in beautiful Herefordshire, wearing nothing but @elizabethhurleybeach and @clinique SPF. As long as you protect your skin, a bit of sunshine is really good for you, both mentally and beauty wise, so… cream up and GET OUTSIDE." ELIZABETH HURLEY STUNS FANS IN RED BIKINI POST FROM VACATION Hurley wore minimal makeup in the post, with her brunette locks loose around her. Fans complimented the star in the comments section, writing: "Wow you are so beautiful," and "You are unbearably beautiful beyond belief." Just days prior, Hurley posted on on Instagram featuring her lounging in bed in a pair of red bikini bottoms and a white sweater. ELIZABETH HURLEY'S STRIKING RED BIKINI PHOTOS EARN PRAISE FROM SUPERMODEL HEIDI KLUM "I don’t personally guzzle weird green juices or take a load of supplements - but I’ve drunk two mugs of warm water first thing every morning for as long as I remember, and I swear by it (and it’s free)," she wrote as the caption for the post.  In one of the photos, the actress is on her side with one arm over her head as she flashes a smile toward the camera while lounging in bed. Another photo shows her standing in front of a wall with the same outfit on, smiling at the camera. ELIZABETH HURLEY WOWS IN RED BIKINI BOTTOMS AND SWEATER AS SHE CREDITS ONE DAILY HABIT FOR AGELESS APPEARANCE Last summer, the actress shared her best tips for taking bikini pictures outside. "BAN overhead sunlight," she wrote. "When shooting bikinis, sunrise or sunset are your best friends … We shot this at 7am… By 8am, I was lounging around in one of my equally flattering @elizabethhurleybeach kaftans, feeling glamorous AND shielded from the lethal sun." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In March, Hurley dug into her archives to re-wear the Versace dress she wore 27 years ago at the 1999 Met Gala. She shared a side-by-side image of herself wearing the dress in 1999 and again during an adventure in India in 2026. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The dress, which Hurley first wore when she was 33, has a low neckline that's pulled together with a flower embellishment. The black dress also has a high slit. According to InStyle, Hurley paired her look with a $50,000 Bulgari necklace. The necklace is encrusted with 2.07 carats of diamonds on their signature snake design. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2d6c63fb569bd9084fc52 ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy te 2026-04-05T21:40:22.637Z ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy The 22-year-old wife of an Army staff sergeant came to the U.S. as a toddler. She was taken from a military base where the couple planned to live. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2d4823fb569bd9084fc1b The Chainsmokers' Final Four concert draws backlash from fans: 'Who asked for this?' te 2026-04-05T21:30:42.922Z The Chainsmokers' Final Four concert draws backlash from fans: 'Who asked for this?' The Chainsmokers, the electronic music duo, performed in between Final Four games on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, marking the first-ever Final Four concert for the NCAA Tournament. However, some fans, including prominent figures in sports, were not happy with the NCAA’s decision to have the performance happen in the first place. Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and others took their frustrations to social media, as they saw The Chainsmokers take the stage following UConn’s victory over Illinois in the first Final Four matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "This Chainsmokers concert in between games is playing off like somebody lost a bet," Portnoy tweeted on Saturday night. "I like the Chainsmokers but nothing has ever made less sense than this." One of the main reasons fans had an issue with the concert was the starting time for Michigan-Arizona, which was written as 8:49 p.m. ET. However, tipoff didn’t come until around 9:20 p.m., which was an hour after UConn-Illinois finished. UCONN'S DAN HURLEY HEARS BOOS AFTER FINAL FOUR WIN OVER ILLINOIS Portnoy is a well-known Michigan fan, so he was very glad to see the delay didn’t hurt his Wolverines in the end. But Van Pelt was also shocked to see the performance take place. "Who asked for this?" he wrote on social media. A fan followed up in the comments, asking what he had against the Chainsmokers. "Not one thing. Just an odd spot," Van Pelt replied. Michigan handled Arizona easily in its 91-73 win, leading by 30 points at one moment in the contest. They will take on UConn in the national championship game on Monday night at Lucas Oil. Wolverines senior star Yaxel Lendeborg was injured in the victory, though he’s battling through a sprained MCL and an ankle injury. He was asked if there was any chance he would miss the national title game, to which he replied, "Absolutely not," per Yahoo Sports. Lendeborg played only 14 minutes, scoring 11 points with three rebounds and one assist. It was Aday Mara leading the charge for the Wolverines on the offensive end, as he drilled 11 of his 16 shots for 26 points with nine rebounds and three assists. Trey McKenney also added 16 points off the bench for Dusty May’s squad, including four made three-pointers. Michigan makes a return to the national championship game for the first time since 2018, which they lost to Villanova, 79-62. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2cfd13fb569bd9084fb94 Neal Schon and bandmate Jonathan Cain battle lawsuits and politics as Journey's farewell tour rolls on te 2026-04-05T21:10:41.886Z Neal Schon and bandmate Jonathan Cain battle lawsuits and politics as Journey's farewell tour rolls on Journey's farewell world tour is currently underway — despite Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain being in the midst of lawsuits, politics and bad blood. Schon and Cain have been at odds, largely due Cain’s support for President Trump, his religious views and differing opinions on how to run the band. In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Schon said: "I stick by the roots of how we started and what was embedded in me from Herbie Herbert with all the original guys." "We were never going to affiliate politics with our music, and we’re never going to affiliate any one religion, not that we’re unreligious. Everybody has their own religion," Schon said. SHINEDOWN SLAMMED BY FANS AS ‘COWARDS’ AFTER DOUBLING DOWN ON DECISION TO EXIT ROCK THE COUNTRY FESTIVAL "But why attach yourself into one portion of something? Why be red? Why be blue? Why be green?" he continued. "Because you know what? You’re going to lose half your fans when you do that. It’s everybody’s music. I just don’t agree with it. I still don’t. And it’s probably one of the reasons that things are still a bit shaky," Schon noted. The outlet also said that Cain choosing to perform "Don’t Stop Believin'" at Mar-a-Lago in 2022 with Kimberly Guilfoyle, Kari Lake and Marjorie Taylor Greene didn’t sit well with Schon. KISS ICON GENE SIMMONS TELLS CELEBRITIES MARK RUFFALO, BEN STILLER TO 'SHUT THE F--- UP' ABOUT POLITICS Schon and Cain both co-own the Journey trademark and have been back and forth about the band’s corporate credit card and the alleged misuse of it, per the magazine. Cain also wanted to have a third director appointed that was neutral to help mediate disputes. Despite the legal issues, Schon and Cain are currently underway with lead singer Arnel Pineda, drummer Deen Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka, and bassist Todd Jensen for the farewell tour, which kicked off in February. COUNTRY STAR TRACY LAWRENCE CALLS OUT ‘DIVISIVE’ POLITICAL CLIMATE: MUSIC SHOULD BRING US 'ALL TOGETHER’ "The music we’ve created together is amazing. And so, you have to celebrate that music with the fans. The fans are incredible," Schon said to Rolling Stone. "When I’m onstage, I don’t think about any of that," he added. However, off the stage is a different story. POISON’S DRUMMER CLAIMS BRET MICHAELS’ 600% PAY DEMAND LED TO 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CANCELLATION "I feel like I get one [lawsuit] served every week from his camp," Schon said. "It’s like, ‘Jesus Christ!’ And learned to defend myself, really… I remember every aspect of everything that’s gone down," he said. "I’ve been sober for 18 years completely, and my memory is sharp. I know everything about every Journey contract, every LLC, every corporation. So I feel very confident about being able to stand up to anything that I need to," Schon noted. PAUL MCCARTNEY REVEALS EXPLOSIVE 'F--- YOU, JOHN' MOMENT AFTER BEATLES LAWSUIT Schon also wished Cain a happy birthday despite their personal and legal issues. "I’m sure we’ll talk soon, but he just got out of here. And there’s been so much that’s gone on. I hate all these attorneys. It’s so nuts," Schon said to the outlet, adding, "There’s just so much ongoing noise. And I just want some f------ peace, for real. I’m just really tired of all the legal [battles]. It’s meaningless to me. I don’t have any time for it. I turn 72 today. I’m no youngster." "I still have a lot of fire in my soul and energy to do things, but I also want to feel comfortable," he continued. "Jon made a statement a while ago that this was his farewell. And so, I’m treating it as such." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER On alienating fans due to his outspoken views according to Schon, Cain told Rolling Stone that he doesn’t care. "It has nothing to do with politics or anything partisan. I believe in policy, and what I stand for, because it affects my life. It affects my taxes I pay. It affects everything we do," he said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Cain said he was a Democrat, voted for Bill Clinton, but is now a Republican. He is also married to Paula White-Cain, who is a televangelist and senior advisor to the White House Faith Office.  "I vote for the best guy. I vote for the best policy. And I’m not in love with any party. I just like to see the country going in the right direction," he noted. Cain said that he doesn’t make speeches about his beliefs, but he "will stand up" for what he believes in.  "And if somebody asks me about Trump," he said, "I tell them what I think." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2cd7c3fb569bd9084fae7 Tori Spelling, children taken to hospital after Southern California car crash te 2026-04-05T21:00:44.868Z Tori Spelling, children taken to hospital after Southern California car crash Tori Spelling is recovering following a car crash ahead of Easter weekend, Fox News Digital confirmed. Deputies responded to the scene in Temecula, Calif., just before 6 p.m. on Thursday following reports of a two-vehicle collision, authorities said. Spelling's representatives confirmed the "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress was taken to a hospital following the crash. Additionally, four of her children and three of their friends were "transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Authorities confirmed no arrests were made on scene. TORI SPELLING SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON 30 YEARS OF PLASTIC SURGERY RUMORS "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 cause of the collision remains under investigation. The "Beverly Hills, 90210" star has five children with ex-husband Dean McDermott: Liam, Finn, Beau, Stella and Hattie. It is unclear who was in the car with Spelling and what further medical services were required off-site. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2c8b53fb569bd9084fa50 A Food Pantry Network Suddenly Shuttered, Leaving Thousands Scrambling te 2026-04-05T20:40:21.724Z A Food Pantry Network Suddenly Shuttered, Leaving Thousands Scrambling Ruby’s Pantry had 85 locations in communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Iowa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2c6853fb569bd9084fa14 Retired F-16 pilot says rescued US airman's survival in Iran highlights intense evasion training te 2026-04-05T20:31:01.082Z Retired F-16 pilot says rescued US airman's survival in Iran highlights intense evasion training Downed over enemy territory and forced to evade capture, a U.S. airman’s survival highlights the high-stakes training that prepares pilots for the worst, a former Air Force fighter pilot said Sunday. "As a F-16 fighter pilot, I'll tell you that the last thing we do before we step to go fly a combat sortie is we brief up the CSAR mission and understanding what will happen if we have to get out of that aircraft," Lt. Col. Dan Rooney told "Fox & Friends Weekend." "And we have a motto, 'Stay ready so you don't have to get ready,'" he said. U.S. forces rescued a missing U.S. weapons system officer from a downed F-15E in Iran following a multiday search inside enemy territory as Iranian forces simultaneously searched the area. The pilot, who also ejected from the jet in Khuzestan Province, was rescued Friday morning. President Donald Trump touted the recovery mission as an "Easter miracle." Rooney said pilots undergo extensive survival and evasion training to prepare for worst-case scenarios, including being shot down behind enemy lines. TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP BRIEFED ON DOWNED F-15 FIGHTER JET IN IRAN "We are very prepared to escape and evade and set ourselves up in a position to get rescued," he said. In such situations, Rooney explained, downed airmen are trained to move quickly after ejection, avoid populated areas and remain as concealed as possible while awaiting recovery forces. They are also trained to reach areas where rescue could be more easily achieved. "Be small, be stealthy, get high, so you can be rescued," Rooney said, describing the basic survival principles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Those tactics, he said, are critical in the hours and days immediately following ejection, when a downed airman is most vulnerable and must avoid detection while awaiting rescue attempts. "It’s a race against time in these moments," Rooney said. "And thank God that we won that race," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2c65e3fb569bd9084fa09 3 Dead After High Winds Topple Tree During Easter Egg Hunt in Germany te 2026-04-05T20:30:22.055Z 3 Dead After High Winds Topple Tree During Easter Egg Hunt in Germany A 21-year-old woman, her baby and a 16-year-old girl were killed after a nearly 100-foot tree fell in a wooded area in northeast Germany, the police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2bf583fb569bd9084f929 Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy with four games left in the season amid playoff race te 2026-04-05T20:00:24.135Z Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy with four games left in the season amid playoff race The New York Islanders have fired head coach Patrick Roy despite being in a tight playoff race. Islanders GM Mathieu Darche announced the change from Roy to Peter DeBoer, who was fired by the Dallas Stars in June 2025. The move comes with just four games left in the regular season for the Islanders, who sit on a four-game losing streak entering Sunday. And the streak comes with seven losses in their last 10 games. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM As the NHL standings sit entering Sunday, the Islanders, who were once comfortably in position to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs, sit third in the Metropolitan division with 89 points, which would give them a slot if the season ended today. However, the Philadelphia Flyers (88 points) and Columbus Blue Jackets (88) are gunning for that third and final divisional spot in the few games remaining. As a result, the Islanders are making the surprise change in hopes DeBoer can get them into the playoffs over the next week. HOCKEY OFFICIALS REJECT CANADIAN COACH'S COMPLAINTS OF 3-ON-3 OVERTIME RULES AFTER OLYMPIC LOSS Roy’s exit comes after a loss where the Carolina Hurricanes, who already secured a playoff spot, out shot them 40-16 in a 4-3 loss for New York. The Islanders are not the only NHL team making a change at head coach with just days left in the regular season. The Vegas Golden Knights axed Bruce Cassidy from his role, hiring veteran coach John Tortorella on an interim basis last week. Like the Islanders, the Golden Knights (86) have the third and final position in their division, though the race is a bit more comfortable for Vegas with a five-point lead over the Los Angeles Kings. But, while Tortorella is an interim move for Vegas, the Islanders are keeping DeBoer intact heading into the 2026-27 campaign. DeBoer has been head coach of five different franchises over his extensive coaching career. He owns a career 662-447-152 record in 1,261 games with the Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, Golden Knights and the Stars, who he led for the past three seasons before his firing. DeBoer wasn’t with a team this season, but he’s stepping up for the opportunity to help turn the tides on Long Island, as the Islanders hope to make the playoffs after missing out the previous two seasons. While DeBoer hasn’t coached this season, he was a part of Jon Cooper’s Team Canada staff for the Milan Cortina Olympics earlier this year. 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/69d2bd013fb569bd9084f8e2 White House faith advisor says Americans are leaving organized religion but not losing faith in God te 2026-04-05T19:50:25.269Z White House faith advisor says Americans are leaving organized religion but not losing faith in God White House faith advisor Paula White-Cain shared an Easter message of hope and redemption while pushing back on data showing declining religious affiliation in the United States. "Without a real relationship with God, I don't know how people really make it. And He loves you, He wants you, He desires you, and He made a way to come to Him freely through His Son, Jesus Christ," White-Cain said on Saturday's "My View with Lara Trump." "I love that He said He came to give us life and life more abundantly. That's the message. It's a message of hope, a message of love, a message of forgiveness and a message of reconciliation and redemption," she said. 'JESUS CROWN OF THORNS' FINAL SEASON ARRIVES ON FOX NATION DURING CHRISTIANITY'S HOLIEST WEEK OF THE YEAR White-Cain’s remarks come as recent polling shows a drop in Americans who say religion is important in their lives and a rise in those who identify with no specific faith. The apparent shift, she argued, reflects a move away from organized religion rather than a decline in belief, pointing to what she described as growing interest in faith among younger Americans and rising Bible sales. JONATHAN ROUMIE REVEALS ‘INTENSE’ SPIRITUAL TOLL OF FILMING CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION FOR ‘THE CHOSEN’ "It's not that most people are not believers or that they believe in God. In fact, atheists are less than 5%. It's that they aren't belonging as much, and our culture has changed," she said. White-Cain suggested a range of factors could be driving the decline in formal affiliation, including skepticism toward institutions and a desire for more authentic expressions of faith. "It means that they've dropped off of the institutions. Maybe it's their denomination or what their parents grew up in, but they are connected to God," White-Cain said, pointing to movements of young people pursuing faith and getting baptized. "There are people that don't like necessarily the restrictions or rigidity, and they're looking in different places for authenticity and for purpose," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2baa53fb569bd9084f887 Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer te 2026-04-05T19:40:21.321Z Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescue of Air Force service members shot down over Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2b84e3fb569bd9084f849 A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran te 2026-04-05T19:30:22.578Z A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2b39e3fb569bd9084f7c9 Reese Witherspoon’s daughter lands surprise role with Miranda Lambert in Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ video te 2026-04-05T19:10:22.155Z Reese Witherspoon’s daughter lands surprise role with Miranda Lambert in Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ video Ava Phillippe is following in her famous parents' footsteps with a starring role in a new music video. The 26-year-old rising star made an appearance in country star Ella Langley's latest music video for "Choosin’ Texas," which dropped on Wednesday, April 1. In the music video, which also stars Miranda Lambert, Luke Grimes and Kaitlin Butts, Ava plays a woman at a bar who catches the eye of Langley's boyfriend in the video, played by Grimes. It is then revealed in a series of flashbacks that Grimes and Ava's characters have a history and were previously linked romantically. After Langley notices Grimes can't keep his eyes off of Ava, she seeks out Lambert's help, with the two ultimately taking off together, leaving Grimes' character outside the bar on his own. LAINEY WILSON REVEALS KEITH URBAN'S BRUTAL 5-WORD REALITY CHECK WHEN SHE COMPLAINED ABOUT GRUELING SCHEDULE "This was such a fun shoot & I couldn’t be more grateful to be included in this stellar cast," Ava wrote on Instagram. "Ella is a true storyteller & getting to witness her creativity up close has me even more excited to see what she does next." Ava is no stranger to the glitz and glam that comes with being on a set, as she grew up with actress, Reese Witherspoon, and actor, Ryan Phillippe, as her mom and dad. Witherspoon spoke about Ava finding her footing in the acting world during an interview with Extra in March 2024, telling the outlet that her daughter was still "getting her feet wet" while trying to "figure out exactly what it is she wants to do." "That's what always annoys me about this whole nepotism talk with the industry," he explained. "You know, so many people grow up and end up doing what their parents do, you know, to some degree or another. ... To me, I always get offended for the children of actors and entertainers when people bring that up because, yeah, of course, that's what they've grown up around." Her parents are known for their work together in "Cruel Intentions," as well as Witherspoon's roles in "Legally Blonde," "Big Little Lies," and "Walk the Line," for which she won an Academy Award. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Prior to starring in Langley's music video, Ava appeared in one episode of both "Ransom Canyon" and "Doctor Odyssey." Langley initially released "Choosin' Texas" in October 2025, and it went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in February. After getting dethroned by Bad Bunny’s "DTMF" and later Taylor Swift’s "Opalite," Langley found her way back on top in early March. The song continued to drop down in placement and find its way back to the top, climbing back to No. 1 for a fourth time on March 28, making Langley the artist who has been at the top spot the most so far in 2026, with four appearances in that spot. Her fourth appearance at the top of the list officially dethroned Swift, who went number one three times so far this year, for her songs, "The Fate of Ophelia" and "Opalite." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Lambert not only appeared in the music video for the song, she also co-wrote the hit with Langley. When speaking with Country Countdown USA in March, Langley shared that both she and Lambert were "baffled" by the success of the song. "We were talking on FaceTime the other night. We’ve made history with this song, both just baffled and grateful. We loved the song, but never thought it would do this. There’s no way you can predict it," she said. "She said to me, ‘You are more important than this job.’ She made me care for myself. Having someone like that made me feel like I’m okay." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2b1453fb569bd9084f772 Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use te 2026-04-05T19:00:21.064Z Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of use AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themselves in their terms of service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2ac963fb569bd9084f703 Airman rescue shows U.S. can penetrate enemy territory 'anywhere' in Iran, former Pentagon official warns te 2026-04-05T18:40:22.712Z Airman rescue shows U.S. can penetrate enemy territory 'anywhere' in Iran, former Pentagon official warns A former Pentagon official said the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran served as more than a recovery mission, saying it was a warning to Tehran that the United States can penetrate anywhere in Iranian territory to carry out operations ranging from rescues to securing sensitive targets. "This demonstrates to the Iranian leadership that we can get anywhere that we so choose and hold ground as long as we desire to accomplish a mission," Brent Sadler, a retired Navy captain, said on "Fox & Friends Weekend" Sunday. TRUMP CALLS RESCUE OF DOWNED AIR FORCE PILOT AN 'EASTER MIRACLE' "Not only can we rescue our pilots, but we can also go to where we need to secure nuclear equipment or the remainders of their leadership." Sadler's comments come after the rescue of a U.S. Air Force weapons system officer (WSO) early Sunday morning local time after roughly 36 hours in hiding. The pilot and WSO ejected from an F-15E fighter jet when it was downed over Iran on Friday. The pilot was rescued that morning. IRAN GUARDS RECRUITING CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 12, PUTTING THEM ON FRONT LINES OF WAR Sadler said there have been reports that intelligence agencies and special forces from various military services were involved in the operation, and that America's regional allies also played a part. "Our Gulf partners would have had to have given some clearance for the aircraft to fly through. They wouldn't know what it was for, and, of course, the Israelis, I think they [were] deeply integrated into this, to shift their targets and their attacks so that it would draw the Iranians away or keep them busy as we focused in on locating and exfiltrating our pilot." Sadler added that the daring operation dashed any hopes Iran had of using the downed airman "for political purposes" or to stop U.S. military operations and said the successful rescue mission should underscore the seriousness of President Donald Trump's Monday deadline for Iranian leaders to return to the negotiating table. "Despite going and hunting down and successfully exfiltrating our pilot, the operations and the attacks continued, which means that deadline that President Trump has given is very serious and the regime in Tehran better take it as such, because there's a lot more that's coming their way if not." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2a5f23fb569bd9084f64a Lola Vice ascends to top of WWE NXT women's division, picking up women's title at Stand & Deliver te 2026-04-05T18:12:02.632Z Lola Vice ascends to top of WWE NXT women's division, picking up women's title at Stand & Deliver The top three women in WWE NXT vying for the women’s championship led off Stand & Deliver on Saturday in St. Louis, Missouri. Jacy Jayne hoped to defend the NXT women’s title against Kendal Grey and Lola Vice. In the end, it was Vice who was holding the NXT Women’s Championship. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The match was fast-paced and featured hard-hitting action as all competitors tried to make quick work of each other. Grey and Vice quickly picked up where they left off on Tuesday night. The two grappled for control and tried to get quick pins on each other after throwing Jayne out of the ring. No woman had the upper hand in the very beginning, but the match quickly moved outside the ring. Jayne threw Grey into the stairs while Vice hit a Meteora on the champ to take advantage. Jayne came in with some momentum. She already defeated Grey and Vice in the past. She had her Toxic Influence stablemates, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid, on the outside of the ring and in her corner. Grey also had the backing of Wren Sinclar, while Vice only had herself. Jayne tried her darndest to keep it a one-on-one match, tossing either Grey or Vice out of the ring to keep the numbers even inside of it. She showed her veteran abilities often throughout the match. WWE'S SOL RUCA 'CONTENT' WITH BEING AT NXT FOR AS LONG AS MANAGEMENT NEEDS HER But Grey, who won the Iron Survivor Challenge when she was still the Evolve women’s champion, would not be beaten down – neither would Vice. The Cuban American pro wrestler used her own mixed martial arts background to keep her opponents at bay. Just as Jayne thought she was going to get a pin on Grey, Vice – who was on the outside of the ring – put Grey’s foot on the rope to break the count. Toxic Influence got into the mix, but Sinclar hit a crossbody on the outside and sent Jayne’s partners running. Vice tried to put Grey into a sleeper. Jayne forced Grey out of the ring. Vice hit Jayne with a spinning backfist and pinned Jayne for the win. It is Vice’s first title reign and she becomes a double champion with the victory as she also holds the AAA world mixed tag team championship with Mr. Iguana. She’s the first Cuban American female to hold the women’s championship in NXT. Vice made her NXT debut in 2023 and earned her first title shot after winning the NXT Breakout Tournament. Jayne’s reign ends at 137 days. She is only one of a handful of multi-time women’s champions in NXT. 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/69d2a5de3fb569bd9084f641 Billboard trolling Dale Warner goes viral after his murder conviction in wife Dee's case te 2026-04-05T18:11:42.791Z Billboard trolling Dale Warner goes viral after his murder conviction in wife Dee's case A billboard in Michigan is trolling Dee Warner’s husband after his recent murder conviction in a case that began with her disappearance in 2021 and later led investigators to her remains in a fertilizer tank. The billboard, which reads, "Help Dale Find Dee," was put up by Warner’s family during their yearslong push for answers and has drawn fresh attention following Dale Warner’s conviction in the killing of his wife. Dee Warner, 52, disappeared from her home in Franklin Township in April 2021. Dale Warner was charged with murder in 2023, and investigators did not find her remains until 2024, when they were discovered in rural Michigan inside a fertilizer tank marked "out of service" and "do not fill." MICHIGAN MAN FOUND GUILTY OF KILLING WIFE WHOSE BODY WAS DISCOVERED IN FERTILIZER TANK An autopsy found that Dee Warner had been strangled and suffered blunt force trauma. On March 10, a jury convicted Dale Warner of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Gregg Hardy told "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty in "The 'No Body' Case of Dee Warner," that he had a "gut feeling" that Dale was responsible after his sister had vanished. "I was getting these, call it a gut feeling if you like, whatever you'd call it, but I was very suspicious of his mannerisms," he said. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Throughout the investigation, Hardy said that he did not feel that Dale was acting like a concerned husband. He shared with "48 Hours" that the idea of a public billboard was meant to apply psychological pressure on Dale as well as a means to publicly shame him. SEND US A TIP HERE The case eventually went to trial this year, with prosecutors describing a strained marriage and arguing that Warner made a series of "conscious decisions." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Prosecutor Jackie Wyse told jurors that Warner could have called 911 and said, "I screwed up," but instead taped Dee Warner’s mouth and nose, preventing her from breathing. "Those were all conscious decisions," Wyse said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Defense attorney Mary Chartier argued that there was reasonable doubt in the case, saying Dale Warner denied hurting his wife and cooperated with investigators during the search. "You are not here to judge Mr. Warner as a husband," Chartier said. "You may think he was a bad husband, a not-very-attentive husband, whatever you may think of him." Fox News Digital's Michael Sinkewicz and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2a5cb3fb569bd9084f638 Inside Iran’s ruling ideology: How a ‘holy mission’ and messianic doctrine fuel regime extremism te 2026-04-05T18:11:23.219Z Inside Iran’s ruling ideology: How a ‘holy mission’ and messianic doctrine fuel regime extremism For Mehdi Ghadimi, the ideology behind Iran’s ruling system is not theoretical. It was something he was taught from childhood. "You were told you are a part a small group chosen by God… to revive God’s religion and fight to defend it," the Iranian journalist told Fox News Digital, describing the message repeated in schools, mosques and state media. That early indoctrination, he said, framed the world in stark terms: a divine struggle between good and evil, with Iran’s leadership positioned at the center of a religious mission. Iran’s ruling system is often described in political terms, but critics and former insiders say its core is far more radical — a belief structure rooted in religious absolutism, messianic expectation and a worldview that leaves little room for compromise. IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER MOJTABA KHAMENEI 'MISFUNCTIONING,' NOT CONTROLLING REGIME: SOURCES As a new generation of commanders rises within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following recent military blows under Operation Epic Fury, analysts warn that this ideology may become even more entrenched. Figures such as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Ahmad Vahidi are often cited as part of a cohort shaped by years of conflict in Iraq and across the region — one that sees religion, security and survival as inseparable. At the center of that worldview is the belief in the Mahdi — a messianic figure in Shiite Islam whose return is expected to usher in a final era of justice after chaos. Twelver Shiism is the dominant belief for Shias, the Mahdi, identified as the 12th Imam, is alive but hidden and will one day return. Iran’s political system positions the Supreme Leader as his caretaker.  Critics say that framework gives political authority a religious dimension that can make it difficult to challenge. "For the mullahs in Iran, the Mahdi idea is less about personal faith and more about power," said Lisa Daftari, foreign policy analyst and editor-in-chief at The Foreign Desk. "They use it to suggest that the Supreme Leader’s views are not just political opinions, but carry a kind of divine weight." "The system is set up so that disagreeing with the leader can be portrayed as questioning the Hidden Imam himself," she said. "That turns ordinary policy debates into something almost untouchable… you’re no longer arguing with a politician, you’re seen as pushing back against a sacred figure." IRAN'S CEASEFIRE PUSH MAY BE A 'CYCLE OF DECEPTION,' ANALYSTS WARN AS SHADOWY FIGURE GAINS POWER Ghadimi argues that this structure leaves little room for genuine political diversity. "Groups labeled as ‘moderate,’ ‘reformist,’ or ‘pro-Western’ are created so that the West can negotiate with them," he said. "No one within the structure of the Islamic Republic thinks about anything other than defeating the Western world and establishing Islamic dominance globally." For Iran expert, Daftari, the Mahdi doctrine also provides a flexible justification for policy. "A lot of insiders know perfectly well that this language is being used strategically," she said. "The Mahdi story gives the leadership a way to claim moral and religious cover for decisions that are often about preserving the regime or expanding its reach." "When they talk about ‘preparing the ground’ for the Mahdi, that phrase can be stretched to cover almost anything — crushing protests, backing militias abroad, or asking people to accept more economic pain." "This religious framing makes compromise much harder," she added. "If you convince your base that you are carrying out a holy mission… backing down can be painted as a betrayal of God’s plan." MEET IRAN'S HARDLINE SPEAKER WHO THREATENED TO BURN US FORCES — REPORTEDLY TEHRAN'S POINT MAN FOR TALKS Ghadimi said that message is reinforced from childhood, shaping how generations understand their role in society. In schools, media and mosques, he said, ideology was embedded into everyday life, leaving little space for alternative narratives. That framing, analysts say, helps explain how the system sustains itself even under pressure. It also contributes to a worldview in which conflict is not temporary, but part of a larger, ongoing struggle. "The Islamic government, based on its own interpretation of the Quran, considers itself obligated to enforce Islamic law across the entire world," Iranian journalist Mehdi Ghadimi told Fox News Digital, adding that the regime "sees itself as the leader of this belief globally." "They harbor hatred toward Iranians and Jews, whom they regard as enemies of Islam since its very beginning, and they consider killing them—such as on Oct. 7 and in the recent killings in Iran — to be divinely rewarded acts, much like the beliefs once held by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi," he said. "No one within the structure of the Islamic Republic thinks about anything other than defeating the Western world and establishing Islamic dominance globally," Ghadimi said. In that framework, critics say, Iran is not simply pursuing national interests but acting within what it sees as a broader religious mandate. INSIDE IRAN’S MILITARY: MISSILES, MILITIAS AND A FORCE BUILT FOR SURVIVAL Some critics argue that within this framework, violence can take on religious meaning. "They consider killing them… to be divinely rewarded acts," Ghadimi said. Still, analysts say the combination of messianic belief and absolutist ideology creates a system in which confrontation is not only expected, but justified. An Iranian official rejected those characterizations and warned that economic collapse and destruction caused by war could drive long-term resentment. "If a country is turned into ruins, poverty spreads. Out of such poverty comes hatred, resentment, and a desire for revenge, and this cycle of hostility can continue for years. It is not correct to think that everything will simply end the day after a ceasefire. Even if there were no hostile government left in place, people within society who have lost everything may still be driven to seek retribution." For Ghadimi, the issue is not just how Iran behaves, but how it understands itself. If the system is rooted in a belief that blends religion, power and mission, critics say, then policies like repression at home and confrontation abroad may not be temporary tactics but structural features. And if moderation within that system is limited, as some argue, then the challenge for policymakers is not simply negotiation, but understanding the ideology that drives it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2a5b73fb569bd9084f62f 5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions te 2026-04-05T18:11:03.773Z 5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say. Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say. A recent podcast, "The Travel Scouts," highlighted a number of cruise ports that have elevated safety concerns, based on crime data and international travel advisories. AMERICANS WARNED OF AL QAEDA-LINKED TERRORIST PRESENCE IN POPULAR VACATION GETAWAY Here are five mentioned. "You need to have information so you can make wise decisions," the podcast noted. Belize was the first cruise port the podcast mentioned in this regard. Nearly one million cruise passengers visit the country each year — but Belize City is currently under a Level 3 advisory from the U.S. State Department, meaning travelers are urged to reconsider visiting. "Belize City is a very sketchy area," said Jason, a host of "The Travel Scouts" podcast, along with his wife, Kellie.   Another port that has raised concerns is Trinidad and Tobago. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The locations remain under a Level 3 advisory due to crime — with warnings that include risks of robbery, kidnapping and violence tied to organized crime. Several major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Holland America, have scheduled stops there, the podcast said. Jamaica, a key stop for Caribbean cruises, presents both progress and remaining risks. While overall conditions have improved and the country is now rated at Level 2, certain areas are high risk. Those higher-risk areas include Kingston and Montego Bay. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If your cruise will be visiting one of those ports, just be aware of that and ensure you do not plan to get a taxi and go out solo to explore," Jason said. Mexico also draws millions of cruise visitors each year, but safety can vary widely depending on location. Ports along the Yucatán Peninsula are generally considered safe.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES However, some Pacific coast destinations, including Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, have experienced security challenges linked to cartel violence. Haiti stands out as one of the most dangerous destinations in the region, the podcast noted. The country is currently under a Level 4 "do not travel" advisory due to widespread gang violence and political instability. "You do not need to be afraid of or avoid the cruise ports," the podcast noted.  "You just need to take appropriate precautions and plan wisely." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2a5a43fb569bd9084f626 WNBA legend Sue Bird says IOC's new policy to protect women's sports is akin to 'fearmongering' te 2026-04-05T18:10:44.083Z WNBA legend Sue Bird says IOC's new policy to protect women's sports is akin to 'fearmongering' Sue Bird, a Basketball Hall of Famer and WNBA legend, dismissed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) assertion that its policy change was to protect women’s sports. Bird agreed with American Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary and wrote that the IOC was "not solving a problem that exists." The former Seattle Storm star said the policy was just "fearmongering." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "That kinda sums it up for me because what’s being presented as this huge issue that we have to protect women. It’s not," Bird said speaking to Megan Rapinoe on their "A Touch More" podcast. "What it is is fearmongering, and you brought up the (Trump) administration, for them to get votes. That’s all this is. It’s all that it’s ever been in my opinion. "I think the other part is a reminder. What we have always talked about and focused on is, if you open this door, if you crack this door open, it gets blown open and you’re not policing women’s bodies across the board. I feel very sad about this. So, to kind of circle back to how we started, just want to send so much love to the trans community." Earlier in the episode, Rapinoe ripped the IOC’s policy and denied that it was rooted in science. RILEY GAINES: OLYMPICS FINALLY PICKS BIOLOGY OVER IDEOLOGY TO SAVE WOMEN’S SPORTS The IOC said "eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening." The organization added that the policy was "evidence-based" and "expert-informed." The testing can be conducted via saliva, cheek swab or blood sample. A presentation at a World Athletics panel in Tokyo in September revealed that 50 to 60 athletes with male biological advantages have been finalists in the female category at global and continental championships since 2000. The panel was led by the head of the World Athletics Health and Science Department, Dr. Stéphane Bermon, who said sex tests were necessary because of an "over-representation" of DSD (differences of sex development) athletes among finalists, per multiple reports. Fox News’ Jackson 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/69d2a58e3fb569bd9084f60b As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help te 2026-04-05T18:10:22.695Z As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2a0f33fb569bd9084f59b Kelly Ripa says she has a secret signal that tells Mark Consuelos she's not in the mood te 2026-04-05T17:50:43.153Z Kelly Ripa says she has a secret signal that tells Mark Consuelos she's not in the mood Kelly Ripa revealed that when she’s not in the mood, her visual cue to her husband, Mark Consuelos, is putting her retainer in. "When they’re mating the koala goes in there and says ‘Hey, I’m, Mr. Koala.’ At times they’re not interested, so they turn their backs on them, and instead of being heartbroken, they just go to sleep," Consuelos said while discussing koala mating behavior on their morning show "Live with Kelly and Mark" this week. "It’s like you!" Ripa joked of Consuelos, acting out turning her back on her husband in bed, and adding, "And I pop my retainer in." "He hears the retainer pop in, it’s like a chastity belt," she laughed.  FOX NEWS ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER: DAVID SPADE SLAMS NEWSOM AND BASS, HOWIE MANDEL CALLS OUT KELLY RIPA Consuelos joked that the sound of her clicking her retainer in is so loud it almost echoes. "He’s like, ‘Was that your retainer,'" Ripa said of Consuelos, and he said he adds, "All right, guess I’m going to bed." "And that’s what they do," Consuelos said, turning back to the topic of koalas. "They have to preserve their energy until the right partner shows up." HOWIE MANDEL CALLS OUT KELLY RIPA’S BACKHANDED COMPLIMENT IN TENSE LIVE TV MOMENT "Right," Ripa added with a smile, before mimicking her putting her retainer in. "Click!" Last fall, Ripa joked that she and Consuelos should get an "airport divorce" after they got into a small on-air fight. An "airport divorce" is when couples split while at the airport and reunite when they land, according to People magazine. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Couples are doing something unique and I want to run this by you. I think we could do well with this: an airport divorce. [Because] you and I have different traveling philosophies, different traveling styles," Ripa said. Consuelos immediately went on the defense and said, "What do you mean? Like, I walk fast in the airport?" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Ripa explained how her husband needs to arrive at the airport much earlier than she's comfortable with. "You need to get there four to 16 hours before a flight takes off," she said and Consuelos replied, "That's not true." The couple continued arguing, over whether Consuelos likes to be approached at airports, what security line they get in and even whose responsibility it is to wash their car. Ripa and Consuelos, who share three children, will celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. Fox News' Janelle Ash contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2a0de3fb569bd9084f588 Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran te 2026-04-05T17:50:22.661Z Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d29c753fb569bd9084f524 Traffic stop leads to cocaine bust on I-40 near Kingman te 2026-04-05T17:31:33.215Z Traffic stop leads to cocaine bust on I-40 near Kingman Arizona DPS reports a traffic stop near Kingman last month led to the seizure of 15 pounds of cocaine, with the suspect arrested and the investigation ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d29c5d3fb569bd9084f502 Kate Middleton looks elegant in cream set with Prince William and their kids as they return to Easter service te 2026-04-05T17:31:09.635Z Kate Middleton looks elegant in cream set with Prince William and their kids as they return to Easter service Kate Middleton looked elegant for this year’s Easter Sunday service. The royal wore a cream-colored fitted blazer with a belt detail, paired with a matching calf-length skirt. Middleton added a taupe handbag and heels, along with a cream hat. She added a delicate cross necklace and dangling earrings to finish off her Easter Sunday look. KATE MIDDLETON REVEALS SHE RARELY DRINKS ALCOHOL AFTER HER CANCER DIAGNOSIS DURING BREWERY VISIT: REPORTS Middleton was joined by her husband Prince William, and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. They attended Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. KATE MIDDLETON MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE FORMER PRINCE ANDREW'S ARREST Princess Charlotte coordinated with her mom in a cream and brown coat. Prince William wore a navy suit with a striped blue and white tie. Prince George and Prince Louis matched in black suits with light blue ties. PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON PRIORITIZE FAMILY OVER DUTY AS SHOWN BY HANDLING OF CANCER DIAGNOSIS: AUTHOR They joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Service. The Prince and Princess of Wales made their return to Easter Service with the family this year, after skipping the last two years. They skipped the 2024 service due to Middleton’s cancer battle. She had announced her diagnosis just weeks prior. KATE MIDDLETON WEARS LARGEST TIARA SHE'S EVER WORN ‘RESERVED FOR BRITAIN’S QUEENS’ AT STATE BANQUET: EXPERT In 2025, they spent Easter in Norfolk. Middleton had announced her cancer was in remission three months prior. Her decision to choose a cream-colored look instead of blue came as a surprise. British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard predicted: "Expect Princess Catherine to make a stylish statement, at Easter church services, likely in a blue Catherine Walker coat dress, a favorite of hers." "This color choice symbolizes stability, trust, and strength, reflecting the occasion’s significance. True to form, she’ll probably reuse an outfit, promoting sustainability and humility," Chard noted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Her elegant style will be balanced with subtle details and sentimental jewelry, adding a touch of personality," Chard concluded. Royal Commentator Amanda Matta also predicted blue would appear — and it did — with Prince William, Prince George and Prince Louis wearing the color. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Blue does pop up quite frequently on the entire Wales family during high-profile family events like Easter. While Kate is often credited for ‘dressing’ her family in the signature shade, it has been a royal favorite with Queen Camilla and Elizabeth II before her," Matta explained. "It signals regality, evokes stability, and is said to inspire sympathetic thoughts towards the wearer," Matta said. Her favorite fashion detail Middleton has done though, was when she "sported bright red nail polish in 2023," Matta revealed. "She has rarely been seen with an eye-catching manicure even since. It was a small signal that she was stepping into a more confident role within the institution as Princess of Wales," Matta concluded. King Charles wore a blue pinstripe suit for the service, while Queen Camilla donned a red coat and hat. The Royal Family shared a message to Instagram in honor of Easter Sunday. An image of a cross with "Happy Easter. He is risen!" was posted to the Royal Family Instagram page. The caption said: "Wishing you a joyous Easter Sunday to Christians celebrating in the Uk, the Commonwealth and around the world today." Former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were not in attendance for the Easter service, amid the Jeffrey Epstein ties fallout. Their children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie also did not attend and had made alternative plans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d29c4a3fb569bd9084f4f9 Tax day is next week: Avoid these 5 common mistakes that can cost you money te 2026-04-05T17:30:50.191Z Tax day is next week: Avoid these 5 common mistakes that can cost you money Tax season is stressful enough, but avoidable mistakes can turn a routine filing into an expensive headache. With Tax Day just 10 days away, even small errors can mean the difference between a smooth refund and frustrating delays. In some cases, they can even trigger IRS notices or unexpected penalties. Here are five common filing missteps to watch out for and how to avoid them: Your filing status is one of the most important choices on your tax return because it helps determine your tax rate, your standard deduction and which credits you may be eligible to claim. Pick the wrong one, and you could end up paying more than you owe, getting a smaller refund or triggering delays if the IRS flags the return for review. For many taxpayers, the confusion comes from life changes that happened during the year, like getting married or divorced, having a child, moving in with a partner, supporting an aging parent or sharing custody. Even if your situation feels straightforward, the IRS rules can be less intuitive, especially for taxpayers who aren’t sure whether they qualify as "head of household" or whether they can still file as "qualifying surviving spouse" after a spouse has died. RETIRED? HERE’S WHEN THE IRS MIGHT TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR FINANCES Head of household, in particular, can be costly to get wrong. It typically comes with a larger standard deduction and more favorable tax brackets than filing as single – but it has strict requirements tied to paying more than half the cost of keeping up a home and having a qualifying dependent. If you don’t meet the rules and claim it anyway, you may have to pay back tax benefits later, plus penalties and interest. When in doubt, the IRS has an online filing-status tool, and many tax software programs will walk you through the questions to help you choose the right category. One of the biggest and most expensive tax-season mistakes is failing to claim every credit or deduction you qualify for. That can mean a smaller refund or a higher bill. "I think the top mistake people make is not fully understanding or taking the time to really research what are all the different deductions and the ways that you can put a little bit of extra money in your pocket that are available to you," said Bill Sweeney, senior vice president of government affairs at AARP. AVERAGE TAX REFUND TOPS $3,700 MIDWAY THROUGH FILING SEASON, TREASURY SAYS Sweeney also warned taxpayers not to rely on last year’s return as a blueprint for filing because of recent changes to the tax code from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  "This would be a good year given that there are these changes to the tax code, to make sure not to assume that what you did last year will convey over to this year. Really take a fresh look at your tax situation and see if there's money that you're leaving on the table," he said. An extension can buy you time to file your paperwork, but it doesn’t give you extra time to pay. For most taxpayers, the IRS deadline to pay what you owe is April 15, 2026 – even if you request an extension to file later. "Remember that even if you claim an extension, the money is owed on April 15," said Mike Faulkender, co-chair of American Prosperity at the America First Policy Institute. WHAT TRUMP’S NEXT PICK TO LEAD THE FEDERAL RESERVE MEANS FOR YOUR WALLET Faulkender, a former Treasury official and IRS commissioner, said taxpayers who need more time should still estimate their bill and pay by the filing deadline to help avoid added costs. "You have to actually send in a check or have the payment deducted from your account by the filing deadline," he said. If you can’t pay in full by April 15, pay what you can to help limit penalties and interest on top of your tax bill. If you choose direct deposit for your refund, the IRS relies on the routing and account numbers you provide. One wrong digit can lead to delays.  If you pay what you owe by direct debit, incorrect banking details can also lead to a rejected payment and potentially result in penalties and interest. Timing matters when it comes to filing your taxes. Submitting your return before you’ve received all your key paperwork, like W-2s or 1099s, can lead to errors, missing income or a return you have to amend later. Faulkender said there’s a simple way to double-check what’s been reported under your name before you file.  "One of the things that I learned last year when I was IRS commissioner, was that if you create an account on irs.gov, you can see everything that's been filed under your tax ID," he said.  "We're supposed to receive all of our W-2s and our 1099 forms in the mail in January and February. But if you're missing one, or you misplaced it rather than requesting it again, you can actually go and see what was filed under your taxpayer identification number if you create an account on IRS.gov."  Filing late can also cost you extra money, especially if you owe. The goal is to wait until you have what you need, then file as soon as you’re ready. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d29c363fb569bd9084f4f0 NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be possible 'if it wasn't for President Trump' te 2026-04-05T17:30:30.515Z NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be possible 'if it wasn't for President Trump' NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the success of the historic Artemis II mission currently underway would not be possible "if it wasn't for President Trump," as the Orion spacecraft is set to pass beyond the far side of the Moon in the next 24 hours.  Isaacman detailed the mission’s progress, how technology has assisted in the success of Artemis II so far, and the role that President Donald Trump has played in the Artemis program during an interview with Fox News Digital.  "I want to be incredibly clear, we would not be at this moment right now with Artemis II if it wasn't for President Trump," Isaacman told Fox. "And we certainly would not have an achievable path now to get back to the lunar surface and build that enduring presence." "On my first day on the job during President Trump's second term, he gave us a national space policy, a mandate to go to the moon with frequency, build the moon base, and do the other things like nuclear power and propulsion so someday American astronauts can plant the stars and stripes on Mars," Isaacman added. ARTEMIS II ASTRONAUTS FACE TOILET TROUBLE AS THEY HEAD TOWARD THE MOON The Artemis II mission successfully launched off Cape Canaveral, Florida, last week, a mission which will send humans the furthest distance from the Earth in history.  The goal of the launch is to circle the Moon and return to the Earth, landing in San Diego some time this week.  "In the next 24 hours or so, they're gonna pass behind the far side of the moon, these four astronauts will have traveled farther away from Earth than any humans ever before, about 250,000 miles away," Isaasman explained. "We are putting the spacecraft through all its paces, testing out its various systems, including manual controls. TRUMP HYPES MOON MISSION AS ARTEMIS II PREPARES TO LIFT OFF UNDER PRESSURE FROM PAST FAILURES Isaacman said that the spacecraft is "performing better than we would have expected" before launch, and that the astronauts will soon begin their journey back to Earth once they have passed over the far side of the Moon.  The NASA administrator compared Artemis II to the success of the Apollo programs that saw mankind land on the Moon in the 1960s and 1970s, and noted the vast improvement in technological capabilities that NASA has access to today. "It is not even a close comparison," Isaacman said. "The operator consoles or flight controllers have multiple screens, lots of computing power that's available to them right now. I mean there is certainly an army here supporting NASA, or an army at NASA that's supporting this mission, but not the hundreds of thousands of people that you would have had during the Apollo era that had to bubble into that enormous endeavor." SENATE CONFIRMS JARED ISAACMAN AS NASA CHIEF MONTHS AFTER TRUMP-MUSK RIFT THAT MAY HAVE PULLED HIS NOMINATION "That's why when we pick up where Apollo 17 left off with this mission," Isaacman added. "It is not to return to the Moon to plant the flag and leave the footprints, but to build an enduring presence, to build a moon base where we will turn the south pole of the Moon into a scientific and technological proving ground for the capabilities we will need to master." "Someday we can send astronauts to Mars and they can come back home to tell us about it." The 43-year-old billionaire was sworn in as NASA administrator last December. A longtime space enthusiast, Isaacman previously commanded the first-ever commercial spacewalk in September 2024. When asked about what this mission means to him personally, Isaacman told Fox News Digital he credited the NASA workforce and the team behind him for the success the space agency has seen on this mission underway and those yet to come. While Isaacman was quick to credit the team, he also said sights need to be set on the Artemis III mission, which is set for mid-2027 to test docking capabilities for what will ultimately be an attempt to return humanity to the surface of the Moon in 2028. "For everybody else, we got to start working on Artemis 3," Isaacman explained. "You go back to the Apollo era, Apollo 10, as those astronauts were orbiting in lunar orbit, just miles above the surface, two months later, Apollo 11 launched where Neil and Buzz walked on the moon. That means we have to be able to do multiple world-changing missions in near parallel." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d299d53fb569bd9084f4ac Bunnie XO’s faith in God became her unshakable anchor during life’s darkest moments te 2026-04-05T17:20:21.445Z Bunnie XO’s faith in God became her unshakable anchor during life’s darkest moments Bunnie XO is certain of one thing: faith pulled her through the darkest chapters of her life. The "Dumb Blonde" podcast host and wife of Jelly Roll recently wrote a memoir, "Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic." In it, she lays bare her chaotic upbringing and the emotional highs and lows that defined her early years of her relationship with the singer-songwriter. "I’m like a cat," the 46-year-old told Fox News Digital. "I’ve had nine lives, and I genuinely feel like God has always had His hand on my life. He has always been there in some way, even when I wasn’t worthy of it, and even when I didn’t acknowledge Him. Even when I was doing things that were not what He would want me to do, He still always pulled me out of it." CARRIE UNDERWOOD WARNS HOLLYWOOD IS A 'SELF-SERVING BUSINESS,' CREDITS FAITH FOR KEEPING HER GROUNDED "My mess became my message and my testimony," she shared. "I truly feel like leaning on God is the only thing that got me through some of the situations that I put myself in." In her book, Bunnie describes how faith guided her through the darkest moments of her life, serving as a source of strength. She also recounts experiencing domestic violence in a past relationship and sexual assault. When asked if she felt faith may have saved her life, she responded without hesitation, "100%." WATCH: JELLY ROLL REVEALS THE ONE THING THAT ‘STILL MAKES MY SKIN CRAWL’ "I feel like we all need something to believe in," she explained. "If there was no hope in the world, the world would be worse off than it already is right now. And I think that faith gives people some sort of hope. I believe the power of Jesus is real. I’ve seen it. I’ve felt His hand." Bunnie admitted she hit rock bottom "a few times," but said, "I never wanted to change." In the book, Bunnie describes turning to pills, cocaine and alcohol to escape reality and numb the effects of trauma from her upbringing. "I think it takes people a couple of times of hitting rock bottom before they’re like, ‘I am tired. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired,’" she reflected. "And I think after I finally had a moment to look around, I was like, ‘If I continue on this path that I’m on, I’m either going to end up dead or I’m just going to be another statistic of a Vegas working girl.’" "I didn’t want that to be my life story," she said. "I’ve never wanted to become my mother, and I was kind of following in her footsteps." Growing up, Bunnie, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, was close to her late father but struggled to connect with her stepmother, People magazine reported. According to the outlet, her mother left when she was just three months old, and they didn’t reconnect until she was 22. Her mother died in 2022. The outlet shared that Bunnie left home at age 14 and later endured an abusive relationship until meeting Jelly Roll at a 2015 concert in Las Vegas. The couple married in 2016. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In the book, Bunnie described herself as a "coked-up bride" after Jelly Roll "had specifically asked me not to do blow before the wedding." "… I was just wired to rebel against anybody that told me no," she told Fox News Digital. "... I've just always had that inner fire to not listen to direction or take direction well. It's definitely hindered me in life because I was a rebel without a cause." "And I think that night we were just ... I didn't take him seriously. ... I didn't know my husband well enough to know that when he said something, he was serious about it. So it was more of me just kind of always doing what I had done." "If I got drunk, I would do a line of coke and take a Xanax," she recalled. "I’m just thankful to still be here after mixing drugs like that for so long." According to People, Bunnie previously worked as a high-end escort and built a lucrative career in sex work before stepping away in 2020. She was also active on OnlyFans until 2023, the outlet shared. WATCH: JELLY ROLL AND BUNNIE XO WALK THE RED CARPET TOGETHER AT THE 2025 ACM AWARDS "... I am only telling my story, and I don't mean to glamorize [sex work] in any way, because there's nothing glamorous about selling your body," she explained. "But when you're in survival mode, you teach yourself ways to get through life ... without, I guess, having guilt about things." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "... Now that I'm 46 years old, and I'm looking back at the 26-year-old me who had that mentality," she continued. "I just want to give her a hug because I want to be like, 'That wasn't power. That was you pacifying the abuse that you had gone through and trying to find a way to empower yourself.' It wasn't really empowering to me." Today, Bunnie focuses on her career and family. She has been candid that sobriety didn’t come easy, sharing that becoming a better stepmom to Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee, was a major turning point in her decision to get sober. "I think sobriety is a personal journey, and I feel like sobriety is different for every single person," she explained. "It’s not black and white. For me, sobriety means that I can’t take Xanax. I don’t take any pills. I would never snort anything up my nose. I can’t even do nasal sinus cleanings now because I have PTSD from all the drugs I did. "I stopped drinking in 2018, but I will have one once in a blue moon — we were in Rome, and I was very honest about it with the public. I drank a glass of wine when I was in Rome because I was just like, ‘Dude, I’m in Rome. I am going to drink a glass of wine.’ But that’s all I could take, a glass of wine." Bunnie stressed that sobriety could look different to many people, adding that her approach may not reflect other recovery journeys. "Everybody has their own definition of [their sobriety journey]. Some people can't have a glass of wine in Rome, and I respect that 100%. But for me, sobriety was a choice. ... It's probably been one of the most rewarding journeys that I've been on." "But at the same time, I always say to everybody, ‘Sobriety sucks because that’s when the real work begins.’ You start to feel the emotions that you used to push down or that you would numb with substances." Bunnie is now eager to see what the next chapter holds for her. "I really hope that [my book] will touch anybody ... and just let them know that it doesn't matter where you came from. It doesn't matter who told you you'd never amount to anything. If I can do it, you can certainly do it. I promise you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d297823fb569bd9084f482 Emergency crews rescue donkey stuck in Eloy canal te 2026-04-05T17:10:26.686Z Emergency crews rescue donkey stuck in Eloy canal Firefighters in Eloy, Arizona, expertly rescued a donkey trapped in a canal, using ropes and vehicles to bring the animal safely to dry land. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2954e3fb569bd9084f423 RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks te 2026-04-05T17:01:02.696Z RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are declaring a war on microplastics.  These tiny bits of plastic, which are less than 5 mm in size, can persist in our environment for hundreds or thousands of years. They may also build up in our bodies, our hearts and our brains, causing untold damage.                            For the first time, the EPA is adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its Contaminant Candidate List for drinking water, which will help to prioritize funding and pave the way for potential future regulation involving Congress.  ​​RFK JR LAUNCHES $134M+ NATIONAL PROGRAM TO STUDY MICROPLASTICS IN THE HUMAN BODY, DRINKING WATER HHS is also launching the Systematic Targeting of Microplastics — or STOMP — to study how microplastics accumulate in the body. Kennedy spoke with Fox News in an exclusive interview accompanying the EPA/HHS announcement. "We do not have the science that distinguishes between the impacts of these different types of plastics, and maybe if we identify those impacts, the damaging ones can be immediately eliminated, because you can replace them with something else," he said. "Our job — and we are really at the limit of our power right now — is to try to answer those questions before we take another action."        RFK JR BACKS BEEF, DECLARING 'WAR ON PROTEIN IS OVER' AS HE THANKS AMERICA'S CATTLE RANCHERS             Kennedy pointed to emerging science suggesting microplastics’ direct impacts on public health.  "Some of them may be benign – others are very, very harmful," he warned. "The science shows if they cause inflammation, they cause oxidative stress." "As a body, they are endocrine disruptors, so they interfere with fertility," he added.              As emerging research suggests a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and neurodegenerative disease when microplastics are present at the cellular level, "the time to act is now," according to Dr. Leonardo Trasande, a professor of pediatrics and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. During a panel accompanying the announcement, Trasande compared the issue to efforts to reduce lead exposure in the 1970s, when the government took action as soon as the danger was identified, even before all research was complete. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Kennedy, who has a long history of fighting chemicals in the environment, blames big businesses for causing the problem and wants them to clean it up. "That’s a lesson we are all supposed to have learned at kindergarten – that you clean up after yourself, you don’t force the public to do it." The same approach applies to pharmaceuticals that make their way into the environment, he noted. "Particularly for our children, it's very alarming. They are swimming around now in a toxic soup. It's coming from everywhere," Kennedy warned. "It's coming from their food. It's coming from agriculture. It's coming from the air and water, and it's coming from pharmaceutical drugs. "Lee has directed his agency under President Trump to do this study so we can start regulating the discharge of these chemicals," he went on. "A lot of them you can remove through carbon technology and other technologies." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Administrator Zeldin said he believes the fight against microplastics is a bipartisan issue. He is calling for more education and transparency when it comes to microplastics and public health, cautioning against the federal government proposing a one-size-fits-all solution.  "You want to be able to get the answers, you want to see the gold-standard science," he said. "You demand radical transparency. You're looking through the website, and it's ignoring what you came to that web page to look for. I feel like there's a communication gap – and when there's a communication gap, there's a trust gap." Zeldin and Kennedy have been working closely under President Trump's Make America Healthy Again agenda and say they enjoy working together.  "There's no American in this country who can't get heard somehow by Secretary Kennedy, and it's just an honor to serve alongside him," Zeldin said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Kennedy added, "I like everybody in that Cabinet, but Lee and I work with particular closeness, and I've really enjoyed the relationship."                                            It is clear they would like this relationship to continue, even if their roles change. "You never know what’s going to happen," Kennedy said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2953b3fb569bd9084f41a Tony D'Angelo stands tall as NXT champion after brutal four-way match at Stand & Deliver te 2026-04-05T17:00:43.059Z Tony D'Angelo stands tall as NXT champion after brutal four-way match at Stand & Deliver Four men entered the ring at Stand & Deliver but only one left as the NXT champion on Saturday night. Joe Hendry had one of his biggest challenges yet. He had to defend the NXT Championship in a fatal four-way match against Tony D’Angelo, Ricky Saints and Ethan Page. Hendry came into the match as the fan favorite as the crowd in St. Louis, Missouri, was singing his entrance music. But he faced three other hungry challengers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM D’Angelo, who came into the match with a chip on his shoulder after being betrayed by a friend at last year’s event, walked out of Stand & Deliver as the new NXT champion. Saints and Page came into the match aligned and tried to weaken Hendry as best as they could to start. They delivered suplexes and shots to the chest to take him out. But the duo’s rift would grow as Page hit a splash on Saints. But Saints got his revenge shot later in the match. D’Angelo spent the first few minutes on the outside of the ring. Once he regained his composure, D’Angelo hit a spear and focused himself on Hendry before he was thrown to the outside of the ring. Page and Saints turned their attention to the former "Don of NXT." The teamwork would last a few moments before Hendry hopped over the ropes and took them both out. For a split second, Hendry was in control. But the numbers game got the better of him again about midway through the match. WWE NXT STARS TALK STAND & DELIVER STANDING ON ITS OWN AWAY FROM WRESTLEMANIA WEEKEND D’Angelo stepped back into the ring to face off against Hendry. He began to power up. Multiple German suplexes were doled out and it looked like D’Angelo was taking control of the match. He broke up a Standing Ovation to hit Hendry with a spear. He then speared Saints out of the ring and hit a second spear on Hendry. With frustration mounting, Saints wiped out D’Angelo with a chair shot. He hit Hendry with a Revolution DDT onto the chair, too. Saints was going to hit Page with a chair as well, but Page took exception. Their own rivalry turned up a notch. As Page carried Saints up to the stairs, he wanted to put him through the table. Out of nowhere, D’Angelo speared both men through the announce table. It came down to D’Angelo and Hendry. D’Angelo hit the Dead to Rights and pinned Hendry to win the NXT Championship. It is D’Angelo’s first reign as NXT champion. 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/69d295273fb569bd9084f411 Android flaw lets hackers unlock phones in under a minute te 2026-04-05T17:00:23.271Z Android flaw lets hackers unlock phones in under a minute Your phone lock screen is supposed to be your last line of defense. If your device gets lost or stolen, that PIN or passcode should keep strangers out of your photos, messages, and financial apps. But researchers have found a serious flaw that can break through those protections on certain Android phones in less than a minute. Once exploited, attackers can recover your phone's PIN, unlock encrypted storage, and even extract sensitive data such as cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases. Security researchers estimate that roughly one in four Android phones could be affected, particularly budget phones. 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.   ANDROID FIXES 129 SECURITY FLAWS IN MAJOR PHONE UPDATE A newly disclosed vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20435 in the National Vulnerability Database, affects some Android phones powered by MediaTek, a major smartphone chip maker based in Taiwan that competes with companies like Qualcomm. These phones use a security component called Trustonic's Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), which is designed to keep sensitive data, such as encryption keys, protected from the rest of the system. It stores cryptographic keys that help keep your device encrypted and secure, even if someone tries to tamper with it. However, security analyses of the vulnerability indicate that these protections may be bypassed on affected devices. By connecting a phone to a computer using a USB cable, an attacker with physical access may be able to exploit the flaw during the early boot process, potentially exposing sensitive data before full security protections are enforced. Think of it like accessing the master key before the safe door even closes. Once attackers gain access to these low-level components, they may be able to access encrypted storage without needing your PIN. In a worst-case scenario, this type of access could allow attackers to extract highly sensitive information, including personal photos, stored passwords, private messages, financial data, and crypto wallet credentials. If seed phrases for crypto wallets are exposed, attackers could drain funds permanently. There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek. The company says it has released a firmware patch addressing the vulnerability. However, the update must still be distributed by individual phone manufacturers through security updates. Depending on the device and whether it is still supported, that update could arrive quickly or not at all. The good thing is that this attack requires physical access to the phone and a USB connection to a computer. That means it cannot be done remotely over the internet. However, if your phone is stolen, briefly confiscated, or even taken during a repair, the attacker could potentially extract sensitive information. If you're not sure whether this vulnerability affects your mobile device, you can look up your phone on a platform like GSMArena or your vendor's website to see which SoC it uses, then cross-check it with MediaTek's March security bulletin under CVE-2026-20435. You can log onto corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2026 to review the list of affected chipsets and confirm whether your device may be at risk. CyberGuy reached out to MediaTek for comment, but did not hear back before our deadline. NEW ANDROID ATTACK TRICKS YOU INTO GIVING DANGEROUS PERMISSIONS So how do you know if your phone is actually at risk? Not every Android phone is vulnerable. The issue primarily affects devices that use certain MediaTek processors. Here's how to check your phone: Go to Settings > About phone and look for your exact model name. Search your phone model on a site like GSMArena or your manufacturer's website to find the processor (also called the SoC). If your phone uses a MediaTek chip, it may be affected. Devices with Qualcomm Snapdragon or Google Tensor chips are not part of this specific issue. Check your phone's system update settings and install any available updates from your manufacturer.  Go to Settings > Software update and install any available updates. MediaTek has already released a fix, but phone makers must distribute it. Installing updates quickly ensures you receive the firmware patch if your device manufacturer has released it. If your phone uses one of the affected chips, a few simple precautions can help reduce the chances of someone accessing your data if the device ever falls into the wrong hands. A security app cannot fix this processor-level flaw. However, it can still help protect your phone from other threats that often follow stolen or compromised devices. It will not stop this specific exploit, but it can detect malicious apps, spyware, and suspicious activity that attackers may install after gaining access. That extra layer of monitoring can help stop additional data theft if your device ever falls into the wrong hands. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com If you store things like cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases, recovery codes, or sensitive documents in notes apps or screenshots, consider moving them to a secure offline location. If someone extracts your phone's data through this vulnerability, that information could be exposed. This exploit requires someone to physically connect your phone to a computer. Do not leave your device unattended in public places, and be cautious when handing it to repair shops or unknown technicians. Physical access dramatically increases the risk. While the vulnerability bypasses encryption on affected devices, strong lock settings still protect against many other threats. Use a longer PIN or passcode instead of simple patterns, and enable automatic locking after short periods of inactivity. Even if attackers gain access to data on your phone, two-factor authentication (2FA) can stop them from logging into your online accounts. Enable it for email, banking apps, cloud storage, and social media wherever possible. A password manager stores your login credentials in a secure, encrypted vault instead of leaving them scattered across apps and notes. If someone compromises your device, the password manager still protects your accounts with strong encryption, forcing attackers to break through another security layer before they can access your logins. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com Some Android devices limit USB data access when locked. Turning on this setting can reduce the risk of unauthorized data extraction through a wired connection, especially in situations where someone briefly gains physical access to your phone. On Samsung phones running the latest software: Settings may vary slightly depending on your Samsung model and software version. This vulnerability exposes a deeper issue with the Android ecosystem. Even when chipmakers release a fix, millions of phones depend on manufacturers to deliver updates that may never arrive, especially for cheaper devices that lose support quickly. We often assume our lock screen and encryption will protect our data if a phone is lost or stolen. However, incidents like this show that protection is only as strong as the update policies behind it. When devices stop receiving security patches, those protections quietly weaken over time. Should phone manufacturers be required to guarantee security updates for several years if their devices contain critical encryption vulnerabilities? 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/69d292cf3fb569bd9084f3bf High Gas Prices Push More Drivers to Consider EVs te 2026-04-05T16:50:23.540Z High Gas Prices Push More Drivers to Consider EVs From the gas pump to the auto show, drivers are talking about electric vehicles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d290a23fb569bd9084f3ac Final Farmers Market of the season celebrated Spring and America's 250th birthday te 2026-04-05T16:41:06.761Z Final Farmers Market of the season celebrated Spring and America's 250th birthday BULLHEAD CITY — The final Farmers Market of the 2025/2026 season swept into Bullhead Community Park on Saturday with strong winds, the Easter Bunny and patriotic enthusiasm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2908f3fb569bd9084f3a3 Eggpalooza hosted eggs-citing amount of eggs resulting in egg-streme amount of fun te 2026-04-05T16:40:47.043Z Eggpalooza hosted eggs-citing amount of eggs resulting in egg-streme amount of fun MOHAVE VALLEY — Children dove for 10,000 pastel eggs planted in Mohave Valley Community Park on April 4, at the largest free Easter Egg hunt in the River Valley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d290753fb569bd9084f35f Sales of Luxury Bibles Are on the Rise te 2026-04-05T16:40:21.609Z Sales of Luxury Bibles Are on the Rise “This is actually God’s word,” says one collector. “Why not have a really nice copy of it?” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d28e1d3fb569bd9084f319 ICE Arrests in Texas Leave Children to Raise Their Siblings After Parents Are Detained te 2026-04-05T16:30:21.135Z ICE Arrests in Texas Leave Children to Raise Their Siblings After Parents Are Detained Andrea García and her siblings are carrying on in a home reshaped by fear, loss and new responsibility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d289ab3fb569bd9084f2b3 A century of service — Arizona News Service covers the Capitol, and always has te 2026-04-05T16:11:23.136Z A century of service — Arizona News Service covers the Capitol, and always has A lot can happen in 100 years. Just look around. It’s an ever-changing landscape. But one constant that continues to provide a wealth of information on the Capitol scene — in a fair, comprehensive and accurate manner — is Arizona News Service. Launched and guided by the Creighton family for nearly the entire century, Arizona News Service and its many publications, including Arizona Capitol Times, joined State Affairs in 2024. Legislators, lawyers, lobbyists and public officials at all levels of government rely on Arizona News Service as their information pipeline to the Arizona Capitol. Ned Creighton recalled some of the history of Arizona News Service, founded by his grandfather, also Ned, in 1906, before Arizona was a state, expanded by his father, Robert, until 1970, when Ned assumed control of the business. A historical edition of the Arizona Capitol Times’ original publication, The Messenger, dated Saturday, April 22, 1916. (Credit: Arizona Capitol Times Archive) In the first four decades, Creighton’s grandfather ran Arizona News Service out of various downtown Phoenix buildings. Creighton’s father worked for his father during World War II and, in 1946, convinced him to jointly purchase a newspaper called The Messenger, founded in 1900. They each chipped in $750 so they could buy the little paper for $1,500. “My dad worked for granddad and took over the News Service in the mid-1950s,” Creighton said. “The newspaper grew out of the News Service. They had handled a lot of legal notice ads and started putting the notices in this newspaper. To make content for the newspaper, they had a boilerplate front page of who knows what and bought two syndicated columns.” Arizona Legislative Review The columns and bill descriptions gave the newspaper its content. In 1959, the name of the paper was changed from The Messenger to The Arizona Legislative Review. “Dad ran it by himself,” Creighton said. “The newspaper was largely a recital of bills in Legislature, where they were and an occasional news story about Arizona politics. He hired a reporter late in the 1950s and into the 1960s. The paper began to become more like a newspaper of news stories, not just a paper of record.” To get closer to the source of the News Service’s news, Creighton’s father moved the business into the house that he had been born in at 1622 W. Washington St., and where Creighton’s grandmother was still living. The house was about where the USS Arizona anchor is today. In those days, Washington Street ran straight up to the Capitol building. Arizona News Service was still operating out of the Creighton home until 1967, when, as Creighton put it, “We ran out of room and built that grand new building” on a vacant lot at 14 N. 18th Ave. It was all private land then, and several old apartment buildings lined 18th Avenue from Washington to Adams streets. Eventually the state bought them all, tore them down, and turned the land into state parking lots, virtually surrounding the Creighton operation. Then in September 1999, Arizona News Service moved into its new two-story building at 1835 W. Adams St. In 2025, the Arizona Capitol Times moved to its current office at 1001 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. The Creightons come to Arizona Ned Creighton’s newspaper career began in 1963, working for about eight months at the Bisbee Daily Review. He put in a stint with an even smaller daily newspaper in the San Francisco Bay area, covering Santa Clara County government before he and his wife, Diana, moved to Arizona in 1966, and Ned joined Arizona News Service. “That’s when I went to work for my dad,” Creighton said. “It was the first time he had an actual reporter — and that was me. The other reporter was so involved in bills and that’s all he had time for. Now we had a guy in the House and the Senate, and it allowed us to publish more about the stories behind the bills.” Creighton recalled covering the last legislative session — the 27th Legislature’s second regular session in 1966 — before federal judges drew new legislative boundaries. That’s when the one-man-one-vote concept was imposed, creating the so-called modern Legislature and wresting control from rural Democrats, giving the power to urban Republicans. “It was all new to me then,” he said. “I didn’t know anything about how the Legislature worked, but I caught on. You can’t help but learn fast, watching those guys argue.” With urban Republicans mostly from the Phoenix area in virtual control of the entire state, it became apparent quickly that the GOP lawmakers were big-time reformers. The first bill introduced in the upper chamber, Senate Bill 1, dealt with air pollution. “Right off the bat they started to reform and reorganize state government,” Creighton said. “These legislators took little commissions and boards and reinvented state government, creating large state agencies. Time magazine christened them the ‘Gung Ho Legislature.’ Here was this astounding Legislature in a tiny — by population — Southwestern state reinventing state government, and it was by Republicans. How times have changed!” In 1970, Creighton’s father suffered a heart attack, and the younger Creighton took over the business. “I had to learn the business fast,” he said. “Times were thin, and Diana was raising our three kids. But we got our feet on the ground, and in the late 1970s began developing it into a newspaper.” Arizona Capitol Times is born An undated article from the Arizona Capitol Times archive on the dedication of the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza near the Arizona Capitol. (Rhiannon Short / Arizona Capitol Times) In 1982, The Arizona Legislative Review was renamed Arizona Capitol Times. Until the Watergate scandal of the early 1970s that brought down the Nixon administration, Arizona politics was influenced by a considerable number of conservative rural Democrats — ranchers and farmers — who provided an enormous crossover vote for Republicans. For example, Creighton recalled that in the primary elections for governor, the Democrat winner would get far more votes than the Republican, but in the general election, due in no small part to the crossovers, the Republican would win. In legislative races, political insiders followed the so-called 40-percent rule. “If a district was 40-percent Republican, we knew the district would elect all Republicans,” Creighton said. “But about the middle 1970s, most of that was washed away by the tidal wave of Watergate. The 40-percent rule stopped working immediately after 1974. People were so revolted by what happened in D.C., and the Democrats took control of the state Senate.” In the early 1980s, about the time of the name change to Arizona Capitol Times, Creighton’s wife, Diana, had reared their three children and wanted to get into the news business. She read and rewrote short versions of the attorney general opinions and developed an old-photograph feature that continued for many years. Times Past was one of the newspaper’s most popular features. “My dad did it sporadically,” Creighton said. “He had the original photos, and Diana contacted historical societies around the state. She invented the feature, and served for a while as our photographer. She gradually worked into the advertising end of it, building that side of the paper. I had no talent for that. “So when Diana came in, it became a useful and valuable publication. We expanded as we could, as you do in business. If you get enough money, you hire another person to write more stories.” About that time a new-fangled computer made its appearance at Arizona News Service. It became immediately apparent that the computer was the best way to organize the legislative information, keeping the bills in order. “We created the first online bill-tracking service,” Creighton recalled. Similar subscription services were getting under way in California, Texas and Ohio. “We met with the others and formed a national online association,” he said. The first acronym was NOLA, but locally Creighton chose LOLA for Legislation On Line Arizona. “At the time I felt like I was inventing the wheel,” he said. “Looking back, it was a lot of fun.” Throughout the years, Creighton refrained from writing and publishing his own editorials and says he tried awfully hard not to lean one way or the other in the newspaper’s coverage. “I think what’s more interesting is a column from one side that will spark a column from a fellow on the other side — letters and columns from intelligent, thoughtful people.” Today, the Arizona Capitol Times/State Affairs staff produces the newspaper and its websites, special publications, newsletters, LOLA, two special events, display and legal advertising. Arizona Newspapers Association John Fearing, who was executive director of the Arizona Newspapers Association (now the Arizona Media Association) when this original version of the article was published, praised Arizona News Service and Arizona Capitol Times for their contributions and standing in the community. “Its strengths are the credibility of the paper, the people behind it who manage it and the people who write it,” Fearing said. “They have kept high quality people there all these years. The Creighton family started it and built it into a very respected publication, and it’s important that the newspaper is a member of ANA.” What’s more, Fearing said, “If we miss something as lobbyists, Arizona News Service is a backstop for us.” Fearing commented on an ANA luncheon for legislators and others at what was then the Arizona Capitol Times building, 1835 W. Adams St. “One of the reasons that our luncheon was a success is that the Capitol Times is so well known and ingrained in the capitol community,” Fearing said. “It’s very well respected and that’s kind of what a newspaper is supposed to be.” Creighton was asked if he has any disappointments related to his news experiences. “Looking backward makes hindsight so clear,” he said. “I wish I had tried harder to keep this fella or get rid of that one. I wish I had been able to step back, rather than writing all those bill summaries, take a breath and do some analysis. I regret that I didn’t have that time. All I had time for was some of those humorous footnotes that we used to publish. We didn’t have the horses. But I still believe in the information we provided and what we tried to develop our business into.” After selling the newspaper, the Creightenon began living a totally different lifestyle in retirement. They settled in the wooded outskirts of Oracle just northeast of Tucson. Did he miss the day-to-day operation of the news business? “I can’t say that I do miss the business,” he said. “Sometimes I reflect at this time of year as you guys are hammering out bills. But no, I’m really enjoying what I’m doing, which is clearing the land around here because of the fire dangers. It’s a daily physical labor, something I never did before. I truly enjoy this.” This article was originally published 20 years ago to mark the 100th anniversary of Arizona News Service and the Arizona Capitol Times and has been updated. The post A century of service — Arizona News Service covers the Capitol, and always has first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d289953fb569bd9084f293 Trump admin urges restoring ballroom construction in emergency motion: 'Time is of the essence' te 2026-04-05T16:11:01.726Z Trump admin urges restoring ballroom construction in emergency motion: 'Time is of the essence' The Trump administration filed an emergency motion to restore White House ballroom reconstruction, warning "time is of the essence" and saying President Donald Trump and his staff's "security and safety" are at risk by the judge's "untenable" ruling. In the filing, Justice Department lawyers said the partially built project includes "deep Top Secret excavations, foundations, and structures" that must be completed quickly to protect sensitive construction and security features from exposure. "This order is untenable and must be stayed in that the building is under construction, with deep Top Secret excavations, foundations, and structures, already built, and ready to receive heavily fortified, for security reasons, steel, bullet, ballistic, and blast proof glass, and drone proof roofing materials, which must be finished quickly, and not allowed to be exposed to the conditions and elements of an open construction site," Friday night's motion urges. "Time is of the essence!" JUDGE WARNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AGAINST 'IRREVERSIBLE' WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION WORK The appeal asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stay U.S. District Judge Richard Leon’s order halting the project, which Leon ruled cannot proceed without congressional approval. The administration argues the judge himself acknowledged that work needed to secure the White House grounds and protect the president and staff can continue. "In granting this shocking, unprecedented, and improper injunction, one that could have been sought long ago, prior to the start of construction (in that there was full knowledge, through large scale media attention and publicity, that the White House ballroom was planned to be built, and there would have been a great deal of time for them to object, long before the start of construction, even though their objection would likewise have been baseless and frivolous), the district court took the erroneous, sweeping view that Congress did not authorize the ballroom construction at the White House — yet correctly allows construction 'necessary to ensure the safety and security of the White House and its grounds, including the ballroom construction site, and provide for the personal safety of the President and his staff,'" the DOJ argued. WHITE HOUSE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS CALLING TRUMP’S MASSIVE ARCH ‘TOO BIG’ Also, the lawyers wrote, the judge ignored the administration's overtures to have him visit the site to see the privately funded $400 million project. "The judge was given an opportunity to see the construction taking place at the site, but surprisingly, never responded to our invitation," Trump Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate wrote. Preservationists challenging the construction say the administration unlawfully bypassed federal review and authorization requirements, but the DOJ rejected the judge's claims that congressional approval is needed for a privately funded ballroom. WHITE HOUSE TOUTS TRUMP’S ‘BOLD VISION’ FOR TOWERING INDEPENDENCE ARCH FOR AMERICA 250 "For decades, Congress has vested the President with overlapping statutory authorities that allow the President to make the improvements he deems necessary to White House grounds and structures," Shumate wrote. "Yet, a district judge ordered the President to halt ongoing reconstruction of the East Wing of the White House by April 14, leaving a massive excavation and structurally completed site adjacent to the now open and exposed Executive Mansion and threatening grave national-security harms to the White House, the President and his family, and the President’s staff." "Almost 400 Million Dollars of private donations and contributions (No taxpayer dollars are being used to build this long sought, and desperately needed, ballroom!) have already been committed, or spent, in the purchase of heavy, large scale, and other types of building materials. The path to this injunction confirms its unfairness, untenability, and danger to the White House and the people working and living within its walls," he added. TRUMP PAUSES OIL EXEC SUMMIT TO PEEK AT WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM'S PROGRESS The new motion filed by the National Park Service said the federal district court lacks the constitutional authority "to entertain this suit, which rests on a single pedestrian’s subjective architectural feelings." The initial lawsuit against the construction was brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit organization, alleging Trump exceeded his authority when he razed the historic East Wing and launched construction on the new building. Friday's motion argues the claims are "legally baseless" and "no Trust member has standing." TRUMP ADMIN DEFENDS WHITE HOUSE BALLROOM AS NATIONAL SECURITY MATTER "The President has complete authority to renovate the White House," Shumate concluded. The East Wing was originally built in 1902 and expanded four decades later during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. The ballroom is part of Trump's broader push to reshape Washington's monumental core, which also includes plans for a 250-foot (76-meter) arch and changes at the Trump Kennedy Center. TRUMP ADMIN FIGHTS IN COURT TO KEEP WHITE HOUSE EAST WING DEMOLITION, $300M BALLROOM BUILD ON TRACK "I would like to thank the hardworking Commissioners and Staff of the National Capital Planning Commission, who just voted overwhelmingly, 8-1, to approve the magnificent White House Ballroom now rising on this Hallowed Ground," Trump wrote Thursday night on Truth Social. "I am pleased to announce that even Board Member Senator Rand Paul, known as an extraordinarily difficult vote, voted a strong YES," Trump said. "For more than 150 years, every President has dreamt about having a Ballroom at the White House to accommodate people for Grand Parties, State Visits, and even, in the Modern Day, Inaugurations." WARREN-LED INQUIRY DRAWS NEW DETAILS ON TRUMP BALLROOM DONATIONS FROM MAJOR CORPORATIONS "I am honored to be the first President to finally get this much-needed project, which is on time and under budget, underway," the president added. "When completed, it will be the Greatest and Most Beautiful Ballroom of its kind anywhere in the World, and a fabulous complement to our Beautiful and Storied White House!" Trump has lamented legal challenges to his administration's agenda, rebuking "rogue judges" siding with "baseless" Democrat lawyers and lawsuits. "In the Ballroom case, the Judge said we have to get Congressional approval," Trump wrote this week on Truth Social. "He is WRONG! Congressional approval has never been given on anything, in these circumstances, big or small, having to do with construction at the White House." Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d289823fb569bd9084f28a 'The Drama' Review: Robert Pattinson, Zendaya star as lovebirds facing utter turmoil in twisted dark rom-com te 2026-04-05T16:10:42.025Z 'The Drama' Review: Robert Pattinson, Zendaya star as lovebirds facing utter turmoil in twisted dark rom-com Has there ever been someone you thought you knew, but then they say or do something that completely changes your view of them? That's the predicament Robert Pattinson and Zendaya face in A24's "The Drama." The two of them star as Charlie and Emma, who are just days from getting married. Their relationship could be pulled from any rom-com; they meet in a coffee shop, he's a geek, she's gorgeous but approachable, you know the drill. ‘THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE’ REVIEW: A NOSTALGIC BLAST FOR NINTENDO FANS Their storybook romance hits unexpected turbulence when they are joined by their friends Mike and Rachel (Mamoudou Athie and Alana Haim) for a wine tasting and they engage in a game of sorts where they each reveal the worst thing they have ever done. Mike goes, and Rachel goes, and Charlie goes, all of them sharing their not-so-greatest moments. But it was what Emma revealed that truly shook the others, especially Charlie. Charlie basically has less than a week to grapple with Emma's dark secret and whether it's bad enough to not walk down the aisle. ‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ REVIEW: RYAN GOSLING AND AN ALIEN ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE PLANET IN FUN SPACE ADVENTURE Ironically, what makes "The Drama" work is that it's a dark comedy. The biting, cringe moments bring plenty of levity as tension builds between Charlie and Emma. Pattinson, mostly known for serious work, is able to bring the funny out of Charlie while being increasingly terrified of his fiancée while Zendaya's Emma brilliantly sends mixed signals as to whether she's a changed person from what she once was. "The Drama" marks Norwegian writer/director Kristoffer Borgli's second English-language film following 2023's underrated Nicolas Cage gem "Dream Scenario." Based on both films, Borgli proves he has the rare gift of balancing humor and intensity. And when Ari Aster ("Hereditary," Midsommar," "Beau is Afraid," "Eddington") is listed as a producer, you know you're in for something really twisted. ‘THE AI DOC’ REVIEW: A TIMELY CRASH COURSE ON THE TECH DOMINATING OUR LIVES The third act falters a bit but "The Drama" is a unique, thought-provoking film that brings rather disturbing fun to the wedding day rom-com and is elevated by Zendaya and Pattinson's performances. It's not exactly a must-see but it showcases the talents of its two buzzy leads as well as Borgli as an emerging filmmaker. "The Drama" is rated R for language, sexual content, and some violence. Running time: 1 hour, 46 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2896d3fb569bd9084f26e TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’ te 2026-04-05T16:10:21.124Z TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’ Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. T Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2871c3fb569bd9084f25e Arizona’s run ends in Final Four loss to Michigan, putting bow on historic season te 2026-04-05T16:00:28.087Z Arizona’s run ends in Final Four loss to Michigan, putting bow on historic season INDIANAPOLIS – Not long after experiencing Michigan’s wrath, Arizona’s Koa Peat reflected on a season while flanked by teammates. “It means everything to me,” he said. “Being a kid from Arizona, putting on this jersey, having Arizona across my chest. Like I said in the beginning of the season when I put Arizona across my chest, I’m going to go 110 percent every game and leave no regrets.” For most college basketball teams, the season ends with a loss. Regardless of how well a team’s slate of games plays out, and regardless of conference championship victories, only one team can come out on top in the end.  Despite securing the highest remaining overall seed in the tournament, Arizona won’t be that team. The Wildcats ran into a juggernaut on Saturday in the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, putting an end to their historic season.  Michigan dominated Arizona from wire to wire in a 91-73 win, advancing to the title game on Monday where the Wolverines will face UConn, which beat Illinois in the other national semifinal. It was a season reminiscent of old times within the Wildcats program, pushing the bar of what’s expected, competing for a national championship year in and year out. “It was an awesome, awesome journey,” Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said. “It was as much fun as I’ve ever had coaching basketball.” This year, although closer than the Wildcats have been in 25 seasons, they still came up short.  A matchup that was deemed a pseudo-national championship game by analysts was never really close, with Michigan taking it to the Wildcats from the jump, outclassing them at their own game. For almost all of its matchups this season, Arizona has been the enforcer, the one that pushes its style on opponents, overpowering and outmatching just about every team it faced. The Wildcats more than met their match Saturday. “I think a lot of it is simply matchups,” Michigan coach Dusty May said. “When we’ve played this model, this Arizona model this year — and they’re the souped-up version, they’re the steroid version of Gonzaga and these other teams – we just felt like if a team relies on scoring 15 feet and in … because of our size, length, it’s going to be tough to score enough points 15 feet and in — if we’re making some shots and we’re in a decent rhythm offensively.” Michigan’s Aday Mara was unlike any player the Wildcats have seen this season. The 7-foot-3 big man had a game-high 26 points and looked unstoppable, especially when Arizona’s Motiejus Krivas was on the bench.  Mara stepped up in a big way with Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg out for a chunk of the first half with a leg injury. Lendeborg’s absence was hardly felt thanks to incredible shotmaking and defense from the Wolverines, which speaks to their depth and elite talent. The rain in the Indianapolis area moved east prior to tipoff inside a filled-to-the-brim Lucas Oil Stadium, but that didn’t stop Michigan from pouring it on in the second half. A seemingly never-ending barrage of 3-pointers left both Wolverines and Wildcats fans with hands on their heads — surrender cobra style — one out of pure euphoria and the other out of agony.  A 64% Michigan shooting effort from beyond the arc in the second half helped push the lead to as many as 30.  Despite the innate comeback ability Arizona has shown this season, it was much too difficult a hill to climb against a team of Michigan’s caliber, closing the chapter on a season Lloyd and his bunch will look back on positively. “I’m just really thankful for the brand and the program for everything they did for me, and these teammates (Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries) right here,” Peat said. “I’m just super blessed. And it was a special year, and I’m just really thankful for everybody in Tucson.” The team’s 36 wins are the highest mark in program history. Those 36 wins included a Big 12 regular season championship, a Big 12 Tournament championship and an NCAA Tournament  West Regional championship.  Success was an everyday thing for this team, a lot of that stemming from the bond the Wildcats have and the culture Lloyd has built. The camaraderie within the group was evident on the court. The historic season earned Lloyd a five-year extension, further instilling the belief that he’s the man to lead Arizona back to a national championship it has not won since 1997. While this chapter didn’t end how the Wildcats wanted, Lloyd is ready to return to the Final Four next season. “Obviously, we’re disappointed we weren’t able to get it over the top for (Tucson),” Lloyd said. “But I think we all saw what’s possible again. So now let’s all roll up our sleeves and support each other and see if we can make this a normal thing.” The post Arizona’s run ends in Final Four loss to Michigan, putting bow on historic season appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d284bc3fb569bd9084f1da Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? te 2026-04-05T15:50:20.542Z Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we debated Elon Musk's vision for data centers in space. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d280773fb569bd9084f182 Investigation underway after man's death on West Miracle Mile in Tucson te 2026-04-05T15:32:07.424Z Investigation underway after man's death on West Miracle Mile in Tucson A man died after self-inflicted injuries during a police encounter in Tucson over rock-throwing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d280613fb569bd9084f171 Letter to the Editor: Impact of No Kings protests questioned te 2026-04-05T15:31:45.736Z Letter to the Editor: Impact of No Kings protests questioned There are, apparently, many people in Flagstaff who feel that appearing at a No Kings' Day rally will make some sort of impression on the treasonists who make up the Trump administration. It will not. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2804d3fb569bd9084f168 Letter to the Editor: Letter poses questions to Rep. Crane te 2026-04-05T15:31:25.381Z Letter to the Editor: Letter poses questions to Rep. Crane An open letter to Eli Crane: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d280393fb569bd9084f15f Letter to the Editor: Upon reading article, Rep. Crane dubbed our phony 'America First' representative te 2026-04-05T15:31:05.289Z Letter to the Editor: Upon reading article, Rep. Crane dubbed our phony 'America First' representative Thank you for publishing “Warm welcome for Russian lawmakers draws bipartisan backlash for Arizona Rep. Eli Crane” today (Cronkite News, April 1). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d280243fb569bd9084f156 Letter to the Editor: Reader shows gratitude for having a local newspaper te 2026-04-05T15:30:44.991Z Letter to the Editor: Reader shows gratitude for having a local newspaper I want to thank the Arizona Daily Sun for being in existence as well for their continued coverage of local events, government actions, national/historic stories, etc. We are very fortunate to still have a localized paper and to get to… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d280103fb569bd9084f14d Letter to the Editor: Music offers escape from 'trying and hurtful times' te 2026-04-05T15:30:24.742Z Letter to the Editor: Music offers escape from 'trying and hurtful times' These are very trying and hurtful times. I've got to quit watching the news sometimes or I'll get depressed. But I have a remedy. Turn to the arts. Especially music. I can get any music I want on YouTube. I… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d27db63fb569bd9084f0eb Philadelphia man stabs Planet Fitness worker after getting banned from gym: police te 2026-04-05T15:20:22.239Z Philadelphia man stabs Planet Fitness worker after getting banned from gym: police A Philadelphia man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities say he stabbed a gym employee multiple times at a Planet Fitness he had been previously banned from, leaving the victim fighting for his life. Davier Massey, 28, was arrested Thursday shortly after the attack at the gym in the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township, the local police department said. Officers responded around 12:30 p.m. to reports of a stabbing at the Planet Fitness and found a male employee suffering from multiple stab wounds, police said. He was rushed to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries. No updates on his current condition were immediately provided. Investigators said the attack followed an altercation between the employee and Massey, who had previously been banned from the gym. FLORIDA MANIAC ATTACKS CHILD WITH KNIFE AT SCHOOL BUS STOP DAYS AFTER JAIL RELEASE, POLICE SAY "I can’t believe this. I feel like I’m in a dream right now," one gym-goer told FOX29 Philadelphia. Another told the station that "all the employees are nice" and "uplifting." "It’s a little shocking for something to happen right here," he said. KANSAS MAN CHARGED IN UNPROVOKED PARK STABBING THAT LEFT WOMAN CRITICALLY INJURED Massey was taken into custody a short distance from the scene and is now facing a long list of charges, including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and possession of an instrument of crime, according to police. Authorities said bail was denied, and Massey is being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility pending further court proceedings. Police have not released a motive for the attack or additional details about what sparked the confrontation at the gym. The investigation remains ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d27b723fb569bd9084f0a4 Hungry peacock taps on windows for food, helps himself to fruit and peanuts in neighborhood homes te 2026-04-05T15:10:42.115Z Hungry peacock taps on windows for food, helps himself to fruit and peanuts in neighborhood homes A peacock has taken up residence on a quiet neighborhood street — regularly wandering into yards and even tapping on windows in search of food. Residents say the bird, affectionately named Pete, first appeared about six months ago. No one has come forward to claim him, news agency SWNS reported. Since then, locals have grown used to the unexpected visitor.  SECRET COUNTRY GETAWAY SEES BIG AMERICAN DEMAND FOR NOSTALGIC COMFORT FOODS Some folks have even created a group chat to keep track of his movements and sightings around the neighborhood of Guildford in Surrey, England.  The bird has become known for its bold behavior, frequently approaching homes and pecking at doors or windows when it is hungry. In at least one instance, the bird managed to enter a home through an open door, SWNS noted. Homeowner Jim Andy said he first spotted Pete outside his home, and later gave the bird its name.  He said the peacock often moves between nearby properties and appears comfortable around people. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Some residents have raised concerns about the bird's safety, particularly on nearby roads, while others have embraced the unusual guest. "He is here every day," said Nicola Andy, Jim Andy's wife. "He doesn't want to go, apparently." Neighbors say Pete has developed a varied diet, eating food left out for him, such as fruit, herbs, peanuts and bird seed. Martin Dowland, a resident of the area, said the peacock frequently visits his yard and has even taken food directly from his hand. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES He described the bird as calm but noted its large wingspan can be startling. Dowland said the peacock recently wandered into his home through a back door. "I say that I want him to go, but I keep feeding him. I have a soft spot for him," Dowland noted. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While some residents say they would prefer the bird found a permanent home — many have grown fond of their feathered visitor. Peacocks do not occur naturally in the wild in the U.K., according to Help Wildlife, and are actually "feral birds" – those straying from a domestic collection. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d27b5e3fb569bd9084f09b Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says he found God amid medical scare in emotional confession te 2026-04-05T15:10:22.279Z Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says he found God amid medical scare in emotional confession Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is sharing his faith journey after revealing that he found God during a recent life-threatening medical experience. On March 23, Hilton revealed that he had been hospitalized for three weeks with severe sepsis and infections. In a candid video, he said God had "presented himself to me" during the ordeal and changed him through the experience. "God presented himself to me and then did something. Something I can only call miraculous ... it was real, and this has been life-changing," he said. On Thursday, the entertainment columnist posted another tearful video to social media in which he apologized for past mistakes and said he had begun reading the Bible again. CARRIE UNDERWOOD WARNS HOLLYWOOD IS A 'SELF-SERVING BUSINESS,' CREDITS FAITH FOR KEEPING HER GROUNDED "I’ve been crying, but happy tears. Happy tears. Because this is just, this is just so crazy. I’ve been reading the Bible, and so much of what is said here I had already been thinking of. It’s just overwhelming in the best, most beautiful way," he said, while holding up a Bible to the camera. Hilton said what he was reading in Scripture mirrored changes he had already begun making in his personal life, and he expressed remorse for what he described as past "selfish" behavior. "I made a lot of mistakes in my past. We all have. Nobody's perfect," he said. "But my mistakes are very public. The internet is forever. Receipts are forever. I carry with me deep shame and regret. I'm sorry. I will continue to apologize. I have also reached out to make amends. I've apologized publicly and privately to dozens of people." "Because I was so selfish, because I didn't care who I hurt. I just cared about the views, the attention, the money — people hated me," he continued. "Some people enjoyed it, but it felt like most people hated me. And last week, since I've been home, I haven't been getting as much hate, and I've been getting love and prayers." JUSTIN BIEBER SAYS FAITH IN JESUS HEALED HIM AFTER MUSIC INDUSTRY ‘DIDN’T ALWAYS PROTECT MY SOUL’ Hilton acknowledged the backlash he has received over the years for his online reporting and said some people still "want to see me suffer," but added that he believes God loves him and has forgiven him. "And I know that some people are fed up with me talking about God. You don’t have to watch these videos. You don’t have to watch. I love God. My experience was real. My testimony is important," he said. Hilton vowed to be a better person going forward. "What matters is today. How I behave today, how I behave tomorrow," he continued. "And not only did God save me in so many ways, but God gave me a new lease on life and a new opportunity to truly be better and do better." KATHIE LEE GIFFORD EXPLAINS WHY SHE’S 'ANTI-RELIGION’ DESPITE HER DEEP CHRISTIAN FAITH Several Christian entertainers offered words of encouragement in the comment section of the post. "Jenny and I are for you Perez! Keep your eyes fixed on Him!" actor Donnie Wahlberg, who is married to former "The View" host Jenny McCarthy, wrote. "Faithfully praying for you Perez," Candace Cameron Bure wrote, adding prayer hands and heart emojis. "Praise the Lord! Praying for you," singer Kaya Jones wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "You are a beautiful soul, this is amazing Perez," actress Bethany Joy Lenz wrote. In his initial video about the hospitalization, Hilton said he was raised Catholic but had never been a believer until now. He also said he was "excited" to begin taking his children to church. He's since posted several videos thanking God and talking about his spiritual transformation as he continues to recover from the hospital stay. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d279073fb569bd9084f049 Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign' te 2026-04-05T15:00:23.634Z Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign' The "daring" U.S. military rescue of a "seriously wounded" airman is being hailed as an American success story, as President Donald Trump announced "we got him!" and detailed the "AMAZING show of bravery and talent," turning a potential American setback into a show of might. Details about the rescue are trickling in, including senior administration officials telling Fox News how the CIA deflected enemy attention with a "deception campaign." The CIA spread word in Iran through multiple sources that U.S. forces had already found the second of two airmen who ejected from their F-15e, and were moving him out of Iran in a maritime exfiltration elsewhere, sources told Fox News, but that was designed to buy time to find the stranded weapons system officer. The CIA picked up a distress signal, passing the intelligence on to the Pentagon and White House, which ordered the immediate rescue mission, according to sources. MORNING GLORY: PRESIDENT TRUMP IS ON THE CUSP OF A HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT There was initial fear the "beacon signal" was an Iranian "trap," sources said. "There was a lot at stake here," the source said. Once the CIA confirmed Saturday morning that this was not an Iranian trap, the missing airman was located using advanced technical capabilities. CIA Director John Ratcliffe informed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan "Raizin'" Caine and, ultimately, Trump. "Within eight hours, we had planes in motion," the source said. "Within almost 12 hours we were on the ground in Iran. TRUMP TELLS 'STRANGE' IRANIAN NEGOTIATORS TO 'GET SERIOUS SOON' OR 'IT WON'T BE PRETTY' "We've seen before what they do with prisoners. We were going to expend every effort to make sure we got to him first." The U.S. used MQ9 Reaper drones to protect the area around where the airman was hiding and fired on anything that came close to that area and any area where U.S. forces were operating to prevent crowds or any Iranians from approaching, sources confirmed to Fox News. "We executed multiple large-scale strikes in the surrounding area using every tactical jet in the U.S. inventory and B-1 Bombers to keep him safe," according to a senior US official. Trump saluted the complex operation to exfiltrate the "highly respected colonel." "We have rescued the seriously wounded, and really brave, F-15 Crew Member/Officer, from deep inside the mountains of Iran," Trump wrote Sunday morning on Truth Social, announcing an Oval Office news conference set for 1 p.m. ET Monday. "The Iranian Military was looking hard, in big numbers, and getting close." MORNING GLORY: WHAT WILL DONALD TRUMP'S LEGACY BE AS A WARTIME PRESIDENT? "This type of raid is seldom attempted because of the danger to 'man and equipment.' It just doesn’t happen!" Trump said. "The second raid came after the first one, where we rescued the pilot in broad daylight, also unusual, spending seven hours over Iran. An AMAZING show of bravery and talent by all!" One night earlier, Trump hailed "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History." "My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!" Trump wrote Saturday night on Truth Social. "This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour, but was never truly alone because his Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and fellow Warfighters were monitoring his location 24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue," he said. The injured airman was the second of two crew members from the warplane Iran claimed it had brought down with its air defenses on Friday. Several aircraft were destroyed during the U.S. rescue mission, Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards claimed Sunday according to the Tasnim news agency. An Iranian military spokesperson said a C-130 military transport plane and two Black Hawk helicopters were among the downed craft. TRUMP ORDERS WAR DEPT TO POSTPONE STRIKES ON IRANIAN ENERGY SITES, CITING 'PRODUCTIVE' TALKS TO END WAR Israeli intelligence had assisted the CIA in determining the location of the missing WSO and removing doubt of Iranian "trap," halting its attacks in the area to facilitate the mission, an Israeli security official told Reuters. "All Israelis rejoice in the incredible rescue of a brave American pilot by America's dauntless warriors," Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote in a statement Sunday morning. "This proves that when free societies muster their courage and their resolve, they can confront seemingly insurmountable odds and overcome the forces of darkness and terror." The weekend rescue left Trump resolute in swift and decisive victory amid a 10-day deadline to reopen the Hormuz Strait to oil tankers, issuing a stunning expletive-laced warning Sunday morning. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "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," he added. Fox News' Jennifer Griffin, Trey Yingst and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d276b23fb569bd9084f01d Giving voice to the missing te 2026-04-05T14:50:26.372Z Giving voice to the missing Jill Trenholm’s ‘The Deer Woman’ carries 350 faces calling for justice Every one of the 100 seats in the Si Birch Community Room at Community Library Sedona was taken for the first milestone of Sedona sculptor Jill Trenholm’s newest work on March 12. The ceremony for “The Deer Woman” was the unveili Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d274573fb569bd9084efb8 NHL fan goes into labor during Oilers game against Golden Knights, broadcaster says te 2026-04-05T14:40:23.622Z NHL fan goes into labor during Oilers game against Golden Knights, broadcaster says An NHL fan at Rogers Place to watch the Edmonton Oilers take on the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday gave birth in the arena during the game, according to a broadcaster. Oilers play-by-play man Jack Michaels made the revelation as Sportsnet came back on air for the start of the third period. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Breaking news, we have word that someone has gone into labor here tonight," Michaels said. "There’s a baby being born on the seventh floor at Rogers Place as we speak. So, someone is going to have a great story to tell. It would be nice to have them join us on ‘After Hours’ to describe what’s happened but that could be asking a bit much." There was no more information given about the baby, including the child’s name. Perhaps Edmond or Edmund could be a fitting name if the child is a boy. OILERS LOSE LEON DRAISAITL FOR REST OF REGULAR SEASON AS PLAYOFFS APPROACH Meanwhile, the Oilers fell to the Golden Knights, 5-1. Brett Howden and Jeremy Lauzon each had a goal and an assist. Colton Sissons, Mark Stone and Rasmus Andersson had a goal each as well. Vegas goaltender Carter Hart made 31 saves in the victory as the team remained perfect since John Tortorella was named head coach. Both teams are in the midst of a division title race. Edmonton maintained a slim lead over the Anaheim Ducks with five games left in the season. Each team has 87 points on the year. With the win, Vegas moved a point back behind both teams. 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/69d272013fb569bd9084ef7d High Country Running: Hopi runner Nicholas Qömawunu and the 1928 Route 66 Bunion Derby te 2026-04-05T14:30:25.988Z High Country Running: Hopi runner Nicholas Qömawunu and the 1928 Route 66 Bunion Derby Neil Weintraub dives into Hopi running history this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d26d8d3fb569bd9084eeeb Carpenter's Column: Playing hide and seek at night te 2026-04-05T14:11:25.041Z Carpenter's Column: Playing hide and seek at night This week's column from Tom Carpenter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d26d793fb569bd9084eee2 Flagstaff History: Southside wanted a say in city renovations te 2026-04-05T14:11:05.270Z Flagstaff History: Southside wanted a say in city renovations This week's look back into Flagstaff's history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d26d623fb569bd9084eec0 Archaeologists uncover mysterious Christian artifact near waters tied to Jesus' ministry: 'No known parallel' te 2026-04-05T14:10:42.944Z Archaeologists uncover mysterious Christian artifact near waters tied to Jesus' ministry: 'No known parallel' Archaeologists have uncovered a one-of-a-kind artifact near the Sea of Galilee that may reveal new details about how early Christians practiced baptism. The 1,400-year-old artifact was recently found in the ancient city of Hippos, a prominent bishop's seat during the Byzantine era, according to a March 30 press release shared with Fox News Digital. The city was once the only Christian city around the Sea of Galilee, controlling territory associated with Jesus' ministry. LEGENDARY CAPTAIN WHO INSPIRED 'THE THREE MUSKETEERS' MAY HAVE BEEN FOUND UNDER CHURCH ALTAR The marble bloc was found in a hall of baptism called a photisterion. It may shed light on "a stage of the early Christian baptismal rite that has until now gone unrecorded," officials said. Hippos' cathedral had two baptismal halls: one for adults, and another for infants and children, which is where the new object was found. The smaller hall was constructed after 591 A.D. and was destroyed by an earthquake in 749 A.D. — meaning the object is roughly 1,400 years old. COIN USED AS BUS FARE TURNS OUT TO BE 2,000-YEAR-OLD RELIC, ITS JOURNEY STILL A MYSTERY Officials described the artifact as "a rectangular block bearing three hemispheric cavities, found beside a baptismal font in a newly revealed ceremonial hall." Researchers believe the block may have held three different oils used during a threefold baptismal immersion ceremony. Pictures of the object show the weathered marble block with three bowl-shaped basins, suggesting it was designed to hold liquids side by side. Early Christian baptisms more commonly involved two anointings before and after the rite — which makes the three-part design particularly unusual. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "The collapse buried the marble and bronze artifacts beneath the rubble, preserving them until their recent discovery," the release noted. Officials added, "After extensive examination and comparison, the scholars concluded that no known parallels to the artifact exist." Michael Eisenberg, a University of Haifa archaeologist who recently published the results in the journal PEQ, along with colleague Arleta Kowalewska, said the object was found among a variety of "remarkable liturgical objects," including a bronze candelabrum used to hold candles. "Only after careful research did we realize how unique they are for understanding Christian ritual practices in the cradle of Christianity by the Sea of Galilee," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The object was "nothing special at first glance," to the excavations, Eisenberg told Fox News Digital. "But here is exactly where the archaeological and liturgical studies came into play." "Realizing that it is a one-of-a-kind artifact that may fill unknown regional and perhaps wider lacunae in one of the most ancient and sacred Christian ceremonies was a complete surprise." Eisenberg said the findings may "open a portal" to the development of baptism rituals in the early Christian world. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "In different regions, distinct liturgical traditions developed, many of which are not documented in written sources," the archaeologist said. "This find offers a rare glimpse into how the baptismal rite was shaped and practiced in the Byzantine Christian community of Hippos." The find joins a long list of significant archaeological discoveries found at Hippos in recent years. Last year, excavators in Hippos found a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly, which is possibly the world's oldest nursing home. Last July, metal detectorists found a trove of ancient jewelry and gold coins near ruins in Hippos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d26d4e3fb569bd9084eea4 In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants te 2026-04-05T14:10:22.264Z In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants Driven by labor shortages, Japan is pushing physical AI from pilot projects into real-world deployment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d26af63fb569bd9084ee70 Yankees legend Reggie Jackson criticizes Pete Hegseth's leadership amid Iran conflict te 2026-04-05T14:00:22.911Z Yankees legend Reggie Jackson criticizes Pete Hegseth's leadership amid Iran conflict Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson criticized War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday over the decision to shake up leadership amid the ongoing military operation in Iran. Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement on Thursday.  A senior War Department official told Fox News that Hegseth called George and asked for his immediate retirement, saying, "It was time for a leadership change in the Army." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Gen. David Hodne, who led the U.S. Army’s Transformation and Training Command, and Maj. Gen. William Green, the head of the Army’s Chaplain Corps, were also ousted, according to Reuters. The former New York Yankees star was critical of the moves. "What’s happening with our Sec of Defense. How do we get rid of all that experience at this time? Help me I don’t get it. Getting rid of The Chaplin (sic) leader?" Jackson wrote on X. KNICKS BROADCASTER'S JOKE COMPARING BULLS' 'OBLITERATED' DEFENSE TO IRAN LEAVES PARTNER STUNNED "What? We’ve got a war going on and we’re getting rid of most of our experience and knowledge built with uniform time." War Department chief spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed George’s move in a post on X. "General Randy A. George will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately," he wrote. "The Department of War is grateful for General George’s decades of service to our nation. We wish him well in his retirement." Hegseth announced last month changes to military "faith codes" as he began to overhaul the Pentagon Chaplain corps. He vowed that more changes would be coming. Fox News’ Morgan Phillips 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/69d266473fb569bd9084ede8 Trump calls rescue of downed Air Force pilot an 'Easter Miracle' te 2026-04-05T13:40:23.880Z Trump calls rescue of downed Air Force pilot an 'Easter Miracle' President Donald Trump hailed the rescue of a missing U.S. airman from a downed F-15E in Iran as an "Easter Miracle," after U.S. forces recovered the second crew member following a high-risk mission behind enemy lines. "The rescue was an Easter Miracle. The enemy was large and violent. The rescuers were brilliant, strong, decisive, and as cool as anyone can be," Trump told NBC host Kristen Welker. "Such a rescue has never happened before in so violent an enemy territory. It is usually not done because it is considered not doable." The rescue followed the downing of the F-15, which triggered a multi-day search operation inside Iran. U.S. forces had already recovered the first crew member before locating the second, who had been missing in mountainous terrain as Iranian forces searched the area in large numbers. US PILOT RESCUED FROM DOWNED F-15E FIGHTER JET IN IRAN, SEARCH FOR SECOND CREW MEMBER ONGOING In a public statement announcing the successful recovery, Trump characterized the operation as one of the most daring in U.S. military history and provided an update on the airman’s condition. "Over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History. He is injured, but he will be just fine," Trump said. "We have rescued the seriously wounded, and really brave, F-15 Crew Member/Officer, from deep inside the mountains of Iran. The Iranian Military was looking hard, in big numbers, and getting close." Trump also highlighted the operational risks involved, stressing that missions of this kind are rarely attempted due to the danger to both personnel and equipment. WHAT B-52 BOMBERS BRING TO IRAN FIGHT — AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE WAR "This type of raid is seldom attempted because of the danger to ‘man and equipment.’ It just doesn’t happen," he said. He revealed that the earlier rescue of the first crew member had been deliberately withheld from public disclosure in order to protect the second operation, suggesting coordination across multiple high-risk missions. "This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation," Trump said. Trump described the dual recovery as historically significant, saying the United States had accomplished something not previously seen in modern military operations. TRUMP SAYS IRAN ‘NO LONGER A THREAT’ AFTER 32 DAYS — OUTLINES NEXT PHASE OF US WAR "This is the first time in military memory that two U.S. Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory," he said. He framed the mission as a broader demonstration of U.S. military capability, pointing to the lack of American casualties and what he described as dominance in the operational environment. "The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, shows overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies," Trump said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He also called for unity in response to the operation, arguing that the rescue should be a moment of shared national pride across political lines. "This is a moment that ALL Americans, Republican, Democrat, and everyone else, should be proud of and united around," Trump said. "We truly have the best, most professional, and lethal Military in the History of the World." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d261a93fb569bd9084ed60 Democrats face backlash for leaving Biden out of Easter ‘better times’ post te 2026-04-05T13:20:41.938Z Democrats face backlash for leaving Biden out of Easter ‘better times’ post The Democratic Party is facing criticism after it posted an Easter-themed message about "Better times at the White House" featuring former President Barack Obama, while leaving out former President Joe Biden. The post, published Saturday by the official Democratic Party X account, shows Obama from behind standing beside a person in an Easter Bunny costume with the Washington Monument in the background. The caption reads, "Better times at the White House." Biden is not pictured or mentioned in the post, and much of the reaction centered on that omission. Social media users wondered why the account appeared to invoke nostalgia for the Obama White House while bypassing Biden’s presidency altogether.  "Why are y’all skipping over Biden?" Christian influencer Renatta Oxendine wrote in reply, as other users similarly questioned why Democrats used an image tied to Obama rather than the party’s most recent president. NEWSOM OFFICE CALLED OUT FOR SKIPPING BIDEN IN POST MISSING OBAMA AS PAST PRESIDENT WITH ‘FUNCTIONING BRAIN’ Fox News Digital columnist David Marcus said the post was a "brutal smack down of Joe Biden." The reaction followed a similar controversy involving Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office, which was criticized after posting a message encouraging users to repost "if you miss having a President with a functioning brain," alongside an image of former President Barack Obama. OBAMA ADVISER REVEALS PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS URGING BIDEN NOT TO RUN IN 2016 The post drew attention for omitting Biden, despite Newsom’s past public support for him. Critics on social media pointed out the absence, with conservative podcaster Stephen L. Miller writing, "They skipped someone," while others shared commentary questioning the omission. The Republican Party’s official account also weighed in, resurfacing a prior post from Newsom’s press office that read, "Happy birthday, President @JoeBiden! We miss having a president who has physical stamina — and a functioning brain." The GOP account added, "We know you ‘can’t read’ but remember posting this?" OBAMA AND BIDEN'S RELATIONSHIP HAS DETERIORATED, ‘REALLY BAD’ SINCE ELECTION: ABC REPORTER After facing backlash, the Newsom press office later posted a separate message praising Biden’s "empathy," though the initial criticism continued circulating online. Social media reactions continue to circulate, with users offering varying interpretations of the post’s intent and timing, as well as drawing comparisons to other recent political messaging controversies. The post came as the Supreme Court hears arguments in a major case tied to birthright citizenship, where justices have questioned efforts to reinterpret the 14th Amendment and potentially limit automatic citizenship. Fox News Digital reached out to the DNC for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d261963fb569bd9084ed57 Basketball legend Candace Parker takes aim at Geno Auriemma after Dawn Staley confrontation te 2026-04-05T13:20:22.485Z Basketball legend Candace Parker takes aim at Geno Auriemma after Dawn Staley confrontation Former WNBA star Candace Parker had no empathy for UConn Huskies women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma after he erupted at South Carolina’s Dawn Staley on Friday night. Auriemma was upset with Staley failing to meet him for a customary pregame handshake before their Final Four game tipped off. His frustrations with Staley led to him confronting her at halfcourt when the game was over. Staley yelled back at Auriemma as coaches and other staff members got in between the two. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Parker, who was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame this week, spoke about the incident on Saturday night. "In time, you see people's colors over and over again," she said. "And there can be a separation of time with that, but the colors always come to light. I think colors were shown yesterday on both sides, right? However you want to take that." UCONN'S UNDEFEATED SEASON CRUMBLES AS SOUTH CAROLINA GETS SWEET REVENGE AGAINST REIGNING CHAMPS Auriemma issued an apology for his outburst. "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 on Saturday. "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 sidestepped a question about the interaction, saying she was focused on South Carolina’s national championship game against the UCLA Bruins. "For me, no distractions at this time. I'm concentrating on winning a national championship, that’s it," Staley said. "That’s a little disheartening. This is sports, sometimes things like this happen. Continue to focus on my team and ability to advance in this tournament and hopefully win another national championship." 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/69d25f643fb569bd9084ed0f 5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds te 2026-04-05T13:11:00.989Z 5 key factors may predict stroke risk years after first event, study finds After a minor stroke, there are several risk factors that can predict another event, according to new research. A study published in the journal Circulation by the American Heart Association investigated what happens after someone has a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a "mini-stroke." This was a follow-up to the previous PERSIST study, which found that stroke risk persisted after the typical 90-day monitoring window. NEARLY 90% OF AMERICANS AT RISK OF SILENT DISEASE — HERE'S WHAT TO KNOW The Canada-based researchers measured long-term risk, finding that individuals who experience a minor stroke face an elevated chance of a recurrence for at least 10 years. The systemic review included 28 observational studies with more than 86,000 participants who were followed for at least one year after experiencing a minor stroke. The median age was 69 and 57% of them were men. The review identified the following five key factors that may predict another stroke. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Older age was also associated with a higher risk. The researchers said these results can help doctors spot patients who have a long-term risk of stroke, so they can keep a closer eye on them, provide the right treatment, and create more focused ways to prevent strokes. Cardiologist Bibhu D. Mohanty, MD, cardiovascular sciences associate professor at University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, was not involved in the research but discussed the findings with Fox News Digital. "This is an interesting meta-analysis that is well-performed technically, in seeking to address a challenging question in a population that is demonstrating early signs of significant stroke risk," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Identifying risk factors is an important first step in identifying "actionable intervention," according to Mohanty. "Now that we know what they are, what can we do about them?" he questioned. "As a medical community, we are all aware that there is considerable overlap in modification of brain health and heart health." The cardiologist said he treats many stroke patients, but was surprised by how many had cardioembolic strokes — caused by clots that form in the heart — on top of common vascular risk factors like high blood pressure and artery plaque. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "From both a clinician and patient perspective, this highlights the importance of seeking collaborative insight and decision-making among cardiologists and neurologists when comprehensively managing patients with stroke or stroke risk," he added. Fox News Digital reached out to the study authors for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d25f513fb569bd9084ed06 Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy's surprising faith date night rituals after almost 12 years of marriage te 2026-04-05T13:10:41.536Z Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy's surprising faith date night rituals after almost 12 years of marriage Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy's date nights are centered around their faith these days. At the 2026 iHeartRadio Awards, Wahlberg told Fox News Digital that he likes to watch shows like "The Chosen" with his wife of almost 12 years. "Other than stuff like this," Wahlberg began, referring to the award show, "Date night for us though typically looks like... we make a big plan, we're about to get ready, and then we say, Ah, let's stay in and watch 'The Chosen.'" "And then we watch ‘The Chosen.’ That's kind of like date nights nowadays," Wahlberg said. JENNY MCCARTHY ADMITS MARRIAGE 'CHALLENGE' SHE AND HUSBAND DONNIE WAHLBERG FACE McCarthy added, "Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's definitely takeout and sitting back." McCarthy noted that it was a fine experience attending the 2026 iHeartRadio Awards with 50-year-olds still presenting. "Well, date night... this is a fun night for us! You know what I mean? I said to Donnie, the fact that we've got some 50-year-olds in the house still being asked to present is not too shabby!" she began. WATCH: Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg prefer date nights in and watching 'The Chosen' "You know what I mean? Back in my days of MTV, I was a little 20-something going like, 'Oh my god!' Now I'm in my 50s going, 'Okay, we're still here, we're presenting, you're still a rockstar,'" McCarthy said. The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Ludacris. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The couple met in 2013 when Wahlberg appeared on McCarthy’s talk show, "The Jenny McCarthy Show," and the pair shared a flirty exchange. They married in 2014 and have since become known for their playful, affectionate dynamic, often sharing glimpses of their life together online. Over a decade later, they continue to prioritize their relationship through a unique tradition of renewing their wedding vows every single year. WATCH: Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg walk the red carpet at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In 2024, McCarthy was a guest on the "Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa" podcast and shared that the couple have renewed their vows 10 times. "I used to make fun of celebrities when they would do it, or people in general, when they renew their vows," "The Masked Singer" judge admitted. "I'm like, ‘That's so corny and weird. Your wedding's over. Just stay married,’ and then Donnie — this is a tradition Donnie wanted to implement." McCarthy continued, "He's like, ‘I want to remind each other of our vows’ and talk about — like our pastor reminisces about the year and gives us a thing to think about as the year goes on." "So, there is something nice about it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d25f3c3fb569bd9084eced Hellertoon: Happy Easter te 2026-04-05T13:10:20.880Z Hellertoon: Happy Easter Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d25ce93fb569bd9084ecc7 Duck-hunting trip in New Orleans turns nearly deadly until last-minute prayer brings miracle te 2026-04-05T13:00:25.426Z Duck-hunting trip in New Orleans turns nearly deadly until last-minute prayer brings miracle Authors Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt coined the word "Godwink" to describe the way the Lord works in mysterious ways, exemplified by this story for Easter Sunday. As they told Fox News Digital, "What mysterious force in the universe causes us to help someone in need — only to discover that we are the ones being led to life changes?" In New Orleans for Easter a few years ago, shop windows just recently decorated with sequined outfits, colorful boas and feathered headdresses for Mardi Gras were now trimmed in baskets of pink and green, chocolate bunnies and Lily of the Valley. Gerry Ponson, together with his then-girlfriend Shannon, strolled arm in arm through the French Quarter, laughing and stealing affectionate glances.  PASTOR AND STRANGER LINKED BY GOSPEL SONG AS MIRACULOUS KIDNEY DONATION SAVES TWO LIVES Ponson balanced an air of boyish curiosity with the commanding presence of a sea captain who could turn on a dime to bark orders at his crew. Meanwhile, the nurse in Shannon showed.  She’d learned to tuck her patience into a delightful carefree spirit. What didn’t show was her worry — that if she pushed her rugged beau too close to marriage, he might bolt.  Fortunately, Gerry’s younger sister, Penny Ponson, had become Shannon’s best ally. The women shared a strong faith, and during heart-to-heart talks, they'd agreed he would benefit from believing in "someone up there" bigger than himself. Penny told Shannon about a recent time she'd mentioned the subject of faith with her brother.  "I told him, ‘Even if you reject Him, God loves you, and you can’t do a thing about it!’" "What did he say to that?" Shannon asked. TEXAS COMMUNITY FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS ADULTS IS A MODEL FOR OTHERS: ‘A JOYFUL PLACE’ "Get out of the house!"  They both laughed.  Ponson had a tradition. Early each year, he took his older friend, Mac, along with Mac’s championship golden retriever, Booga, duck hunting across the bay from New Orleans. This year, Mac had been hurting — he’d lost his wife of 45 years. As was their norm, the trio set out in Ponson's 17-foot boat at 4:30 a.m. Booga took his post, standing at the bow while Gerry wrapped Mac in a heavy blanket and a wool watch cap. The temperature hovered in the 30s.  For the first half-hour, Ponson felt excitement about the venture. Then, noticing changes in the wind and the rocking of the boat, an uneasiness crept over the veteran seaman. He always checked the weather — second nature for a fisherman. But the wind, rising quickly, brought higher waves that slammed the small boat with growing force. Ponson had heard the lore of fast-developing storms in the northern Gulf — systems that escaped the notice of meteorologists — before exploding into near-gale winds, towering waves and rare but deadly storms. Within moments, icy water began crashing over the gunwale, causing the boat to flip like a toy — and dumping the three occupants into the dark, shockingly cold water. Ponson grabbed his friend by the latter man's life jacket, shouting, "Keep moving your arms and feet!" He knew his older friend could quickly suffer from hypothermia. BUS DRIVER HAILED AS HERO FOR SAVING YOUNG CHILD WANDERING ALONE ON BUSY STREET Something bumped his arm — it was the boat’s 10-foot push pole. He seized it, driving it downward into the churning water. When it struck bottom, Ponson was thankful — at least they’d have something to hang onto. "Hold on, Mac," said Ponson over the wind. "There’ll be a boat coming down the channel, I’m sure of it." Booga paddled over, panting. For awhile, Ponson held him up by his collar. Over the next hour, as the waves battered the three of them in total darkness, Ponson fought to keep everyone alive — holding Mac upright for several minutes, then giving Booga a rest.  "I’m cold, Gerry," Mac said in a weak voice.  Ponson felt helpless and frustrated. Finally, he made the hardest decision he could remember.  "I can’t save you both, Mac," he said sympathetically. "I’ve got to let Booga go." He shooed the dog toward shore, knowing the chances of survival were nearly impossible in this weather. "Hold on, Mac. It’ll be light soon," he said. "Somebody’ll come." But an hour passed without another boat in sight. Moreover, believing in unseen things or miracles had never been Ponson's strong suit. His thoughts drifted to Shannon. She was a believer — but she gave him his space. Another half hour crawled by. The sky slowly began to turn gray, and the waves began to ease. Yet a mist had surrounded them. "I can’t hold on much longer," Mac croaked. For the first time, Gerry remembered what Penny had said: "God loves you, and you can’t do a thing about it!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES He tilted his face toward the empty sky. "If you’re there — please send us a boat," he whispered. Then, as an afterthought, he added, "Please, give me a second chance." Less than a minute later, something moved in the fog. He squinted. A hole in the mist seemed to open. Was it a cross? Suddenly he saw the mast of a boat. He ripped off his shirt and waved it wildly. "Mac! It’s a boat! They see us!" A smaller boat soon ferried them to a larger vessel. As Ponson climbed the rope ladder, he noticed something that stopped him cold.  The name painted on the hull of the boat was "Second Chance."  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Soon there was a churning sound overhead. He felt grateful as he watched his older friend lifted by a medivac helicopter, to be rushed to a hospital. A short while later, the Second Chance boat pulled up to the dock in New Orleans — where another surprise awaited. Dancing in circles on the pier was Booga — alive.  Still, the best surprise was yet to come.  Standing quietly on the dock, tears on her face, was Shannon.  The couple embraced tightly. Ponson knew exactly what he was going to say.  It had come to mind the moment he saw the name of that boat, right after he'd asked for a "second chance." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "God wants me to say this. Will you marry me?" Shannon’s face filled with joy, "Yes." "One condition," he added breathlessly. "Will you marry me on Easter Sunday?" Tears filled her eyes. "Yes and yes." That spring, at a New Orleans wedding chapel — with Mac, in a wheelchair, as best man — and Booga serving as "best dog" — the couple said their vows and began a brand-new chapter in their lives. Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.  To this day, as a street preacher, he shares his testimony. This story by SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt is published by special permission. Copyright ©SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. Anyone can learn more about the Godwinks projects at www.godwinks.com. The Ponsons' story was first published in the book "When God Winks at You" by SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt Rushnell. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2585f3fb569bd9084ec2e Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton steals first base since 2020 in team's win over Marlins te 2026-04-05T12:41:03.706Z Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton steals first base since 2020 in team's win over Marlins Put it on the board. New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton on Saturday swiped his first base since 2020 as the team took care of the Miami Marlins, 9-7. The 36-year-old hasn’t really been known for speed on the basepaths. As he’s gotten older, he’s been regulated to the Yankees’ designated hitter role. Before the second game of the Marlins’ series, Stanton had 42 stolen bases in his career. He managed to record more than 10 one time – back in 2014 when he played for the Marlins. He had 13 that season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He increased his career total in the bottom of the seventh inning with J.C. Escarra at the plate and pitcher Calvin Faucher on the mound. Stanton slid into second base and was called safe. He later scored after a wild pitch from Faucher. It was a much-needed run as New York had to claw back from a 4-0 deficit to win the game. ANGELS OUTFIELDER JO ADELL INCREDIBLY ROBS THREE HOME RUNS IN WIN: ‘GREATEST DEFENSIVE GAME I’VE EVER SEEN’ "If they’re going to give it to me like that, I’ve got to go get it," Stanton told reporters after the game, via MLB.com. "I’m going to take what they give me and understand where I’m at each day." The last time Stanton stole a base was in the coronavirus pandemic-impacted season of 2020. He did it against the Philadelphia Phillies on Aug. 3 of that year. At the plate on Saturday, he was 1-for-3 with two RBI. Randal Grichuk later replaced him as a pinch-runner. 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/69d2584c3fb569bd9084ec25 Surging UK Green Party pushes church-state split, critics warn of break from Britain’s Christian roots te 2026-04-05T12:40:44.243Z Surging UK Green Party pushes church-state split, critics warn of break from Britain’s Christian roots LONDON: The left-wing British Green Party has said it wants to separate the Church of England from the state if it wins the next general election, which must be held before August 2029. The Church of England has been the "established" church since the 16th-century Reformation, with the British monarch serving as its supreme governor. For traditionalists, this link is not merely ceremonial but is the foundational bedrock of British identity. The Greens have come under fire for seeking to remove centuries of British history and tradition by separating the church from British politics, with critics characterizing it as the latest move against Christianity in the U.K. GB News reported last month that the Green Party policy document stated: "No person shall hold office in the state, or be excluded from any such office, by virtue of their or their spouse's membership or non-membership of any religion or denomination of religion." UK FLAG CLASH AS FOREIGN BANNERS FLY, CITIZENS PUSH BACK AGAINST WOKE POLICIES RESHAPING BRITAIN Michael McManus, the director of research at the Henry Jackson Society, a U.K. think tank, told Fox News Digital, "Britain is a tolerant society but with clear Christian origins and culture. Aiming to disestablish the Church of England could be seen as an attempt to reject that ethical foundation without being clear what would replace it instead." High-profile figures have also weighed in on the debate, with actor and comedian John Cleese responding to a comment about the Greens' proposal by stating on X: "The UK has always been based at the deepest level on Christian values, regardless of dogma. Despite the many mistakes made by churches, for centuries British people have been influenced by Christ's teaching. If these values are replaced by Islamic ones, this will not be Britain anymore." FORMER UK PM DEFENDS TRUMP FOR HIGHLIGHTING 'SHARIA LAW' IN BRITAIN DURING UN SPEECH The Greens are a growing political force, placing second behind Reform UK in a recent YouGov poll. Another YouGov poll linked the Greens' rise in popularity with younger voters in the country, finding a majority of those between 18 and 24 supported them, while also doing well with women and other groups. A spokesperson for the Green Party told Fox News Digital, "We will be setting out our detailed plans for government at the time of the next General Election just as we did at the last General Election. As always, our members will be shaping our priorities. These will again address the real and immediate needs of people and the planet, such as tackling the climate crisis, bringing down the cost of living and rebuilding our public services, including the NHS. Our focus is on the issues that impact ordinary people most." CHURCHILL, SHAKESPEARE AND THE UK FLAG ALL UNDER SIEGE IN MODERN BRITAIN, COMMENTATORS SAY Green Party leader Zack Polanski has defended a secular state. He has also drawn criticism for his support of legalizing drugs such as heroin and cocaine, his climate policies and anti-Israel positioning. The timing of the Green Party's push is particularly sensitive as it comes on the heels of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026, which passed last month, removing the last hereditary aristocrats from Parliament. With the hereditary principle gone, the presence of the "Lords Spiritual" has become the next logical target for constitutional reformers. There are currently 26 seats reserved for Church of England archbishops and bishops in the House of Lords. As the U.K. heads toward a local 2026 election cycle, the "Church and State" debate looks set to become a wedge issue. For the Greens, it represents their commitment to a "diverse and inclusive" Britain. For their detractors, it is a dangerous move that risks "de-Christianizing" the country at a moment of profound social uncertainty. Whether the proposal will mobilize a new "religious vote" or simply fade behind the urgency of other issues remains to be seen. What is clear, commentators say, is that the image of the established Church is increasingly being viewed through the lens of a much sharper and more polarized political fight. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d258383fb569bd9084ec1c Trump vows US will strike Iran’s power plants, bridges if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened te 2026-04-05T12:40:24.447Z Trump vows US will strike Iran’s power plants, bridges if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened President Donald Trump directed a profanity-laced message to Iran on Sunday, signaling the U.S. will target the regime's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran," Trump's post read. "There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F----- Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah." This is a developing news story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d251903fb569bd9084eb53 Humanoid robot shows speed and real skill te 2026-04-05T12:12:00.512Z Humanoid robot shows speed and real skill By now, you've no doubt seen humanoid robots run, flip and pull off impressive stunts in recent years. That alone is no longer the headline. What stands out here is how controlled and repeatable the movement appears in a non-lab setting. Engineers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, also known as KAIST, built a humanoid that runs, jumps and even moonwalks with smooth control. In a recent field test, the robot sprinted across a soccer field, kicked a ball toward the goal and changed direction without hesitation. That is the real shift. It is not about pulling off one impressive move. It is about doing it over and over without missing a beat. US TARGETS CHINESE ROBOTS OVER SECURITY FEARS 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. At about five foot five and 165 pounds, this machine was designed to move fast without losing balance. The team, led by Hae-Won Park, focused on building everything from scratch instead of relying on off-the-shelf parts. That decision pays off. By designing their own motors, gear systems and controllers, the engineers could fine-tune how power flows through the robot's body. The result is better torque and faster response when it needs to react in real time. One standout feature is its Quasi-Direct Drive system. It pairs strong motors with low gear ratios, which helps the robot respond quickly while staying stable. A compact gearbox design also keeps the system lighter and more efficient. All of that adds up to performance you can see. The robot can run up to about 7.3 miles per hour and climb steps taller than a foot. That is already impressive, and the team is working toward even higher. Speed alone does not make a robot feel realistic. Movement quality matters just as much. This is where Physical AI comes in. Instead of simply following pre-programmed steps, the robot learns how to move in ways that match real human motion. Researchers trained it using deep reinforcement learning combined with human movement data. That training happened in simulation first, then carried over to the real world. The payoff is clear. Movements look fluid instead of robotic. Transitions between actions feel smoother. Even complex motions like dancing or kicking a ball appear controlled rather than forced. Another interesting detail is how the robot navigates. It can move across uneven terrain using internal sensing, also called proprioception, without relying on cameras. That opens the door for use in environments where visibility is poor. It is easy to watch a robot moonwalk and think this is just a cool demo. The reality is more practical. The research team is working toward a full humanoid system that can operate in real workplaces. That includes climbing ladders, handling tools and adapting to unpredictable environments. They are also developing a system called DynaFlow. The goal is to let robots learn directly from human demonstrations. In simple terms, a worker could show a task once, and the robot could learn to repeat it. That kind of learning could reshape how automation works across industries. AI ROBOT NOW HELPS TRAVELERS AT SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT You may not be buying a humanoid robot anytime soon, but this shift is closer to your daily life than it sounds. Robots are getting much better at moving in the real world. That means they can start taking on work that used to be too complex for machines. Think of jobs that require balance, quick reactions or constant adjustment. As a result, industries like construction, manufacturing and logistics could start using humanoid robots more often. These are environments where flexibility matters, and that is exactly what this new generation is built for. At the same time, more everyday tasks are becoming possible to automate. Not just repetitive work, but physical work that once required human coordination and judgment. All of this points to a bigger change. The line between human work and machine assistance is starting to blur, and that will shape how many jobs look in the years ahead. 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    The KAIST humanoid is not just about speed or flashy moves. It reflects a bigger change in how robots are built and trained. By combining custom hardware with smarter AI, researchers are pushing machines closer to human-like capability. That does not mean robots are replacing people tomorrow, but it does mean the pace of change is picking up. When a robot can run, adapt and move naturally, it becomes useful in ways older machines never could. If robots can soon learn tasks just by watching us, how comfortable are you with sharing your work with a machine that might one day do it better? 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/69d2517c3fb569bd9084eb4a UConn's Dan Hurley hears boos after Final Four win over Illinois te 2026-04-05T12:11:40.891Z UConn's Dan Hurley hears boos after Final Four win over Illinois UConn Huskies men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley celebrated with his team after advancing to the national championship with a victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday. But not everyone in the Indianapolis crowd was excited to see Hurley get back to the title game for the third time in four years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hurley was getting ready to speak to CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson. When freshman Braylon Mullins wrapped up his talk, Hurley headbutted the player appearing to call back to his interaction with a referee immediately after the win over the Duke Blue Devils. The crowd booed Hurley as he stepped up to the mic. "The start to the game and the finish to the game," Hurley began to say about Mullins with the boos being picked up on the CBS broadcast. "I don’t know what … are they booing? The headbutt? I don’t know what they’re booing." Hurley’s intensity has drawn criticism and praise from college basketball fans. Since he took over the UConn job from Kevin Ollie before the 2018-19 season, he’s helped the Huskies regain national prominence. ILLINOIS KNOCKS OFF IOWA TO REACH FINAL FOUR AFTER BUZZER MALFUNCTION DELAY He’s only had one losing season with the Huskies – his first year in which they went 16-17. It was a two-year improvement for the school that was hit with sanctions for the last two years of Ollie’s tenure. Now, he’s doing something that no coach has done in a very long time – getting back to the national title game quickly. Roy Williams got back to the national final in two straight years with the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2016 and 2017. Brad Stevens led the Butler Bulldogs to back-to-back appearances in 2010 and 2011. Billy Donovan won two-in-a-row in 2006 and 2007. The last coach to have three appearances in four years was Mike Krzyzewski with Duke, but he went to three straight from 1990 to 1992. He won two of those titles in 1991 and 1992. UConn will look to hoist the trophy again on Monday night against the Michigan Wolverines. 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/69d251693fb569bd9084eb41 Two secret Christians found each other in an arranged marriage miracle te 2026-04-05T12:11:21.318Z Two secret Christians found each other in an arranged marriage miracle Editor’s note: This essay is adapted from "The DNA of a Doctor: How Upbringing, Culture, and Unbridled Ambition Curates Achievement" (Post Hill Press, 2026) Both of my grandmothers, living in two separate small villages in India miles apart from each other, had each secretly become believers in Jesus. At that time, in that environment, it was dangerous to be a Christian. Becoming a believer would have disgraced your family. Neither grandmother hid her faith from her children, though they did from everyone else. While most of their offspring went back to practicing Hinduism when they married, my dad and mom, independently and alone of all their many brothers and sisters, had each developed a strong Christian faith. They just didn't know this about each other. WITH 10 KIDS AT HOME, COMEDIAN KOUNTRY WAYNE SAYS REAL LIFE WRITES THE JOKES My parents came from different worlds. My father arrived in America in 1975 with $7 in his pocket. He had run away from home as a teenager, slept on train station benches, and put himself through school against his own father's wishes. My mother broke barriers of her own, graduating from medical school in India in the 1970s when few women were educated at all. Both had sacrificed everything for a bigger life. When my father returned to India in 1978 to find a bride, he met my mother through her younger brother at a bus station. She had a medical degree, her own ideas and spoke her mind. But on this occasion, her brothers and uncles made things clear: she was not to speak. She should not make eye contact. And there would be no mention of her faith. Anything she said could disgrace the family name. Four days later, my parents were married at 4:50 a.m. in a Hindu ceremony conducted by a Hindu priest. Neither had breathed a word about their secret faith. ADVENT REMINDS US WHY JOSEPH’S FAITHFUL OBEDIENCE MATTERS IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY On their honeymoon, while my father was in the shower, my mother sat in the hotel room overcome with doubt. "I don't even know this person," she thought. "What have I done?" She pulled out her Bible and leafed through it, seeking comfort. My dad came back into the room. She stood up and quickly tried to hide the Bible behind her back. "What are you hiding?" he asked. BEN CARSON POINTS TO GEN Z CHURCH REVIVAL AS YOUNG AMERICANS PUSH BACK ON SECULAR CULTURE "Nothing," she said. "We cannot hide things from each other," my dad told her. Reluctantly, she showed him what was in her hands. SCARY NEWS, FINANCIAL FEARS, WORLD CHAOS? EASTER OFFERS A LESSON FOR ALL OF US "Praise God!" he proclaimed. The odds of this happening in an arranged marriage in India at that time were less than miniscule. Two secret Christians, from two separate villages, raised by two grandmothers who had independently come to faith, finding each other through a chance encounter at a bus station. It was unheard of. A miracle. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION God had brought them together. While this isn't my own story, it's still one of my favorites to tell. My parents had led two completely separate lives. They were strangers in every sense of the word. And yet, they were created for each other. Those of Christian faith like me believe that God has a plan for each of us, which may or may not line up with the plans we make for ourselves. We can try, but we cannot always predict or plan every aspect of our lives. Sometimes the detour is not a failure. It is protection. It is redirection. I believe we are all being led somewhere, even when we cannot see the path. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d251553fb569bd9084eb38 Art heist targeting million-dollar masterpieces exposes blind spots in museum defenses, expert warns te 2026-04-05T12:11:01.440Z Art heist targeting million-dollar masterpieces exposes blind spots in museum defenses, expert warns A bold museum heist overseas is drawing global attention and raising new questions about whether similar crimes could happen in the United States. Works attributed to masters like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse were swiped from the Magnani Rocca Foundation in Italy the night of March 22-23. The theft made international headlines, but an expert says the real story goes beyond the crime itself. Geoff Kelly, a retired FBI agent who worked on the bureau's Art Crime Team, told Fox News Digital that these types of crimes are more common than many people realize and not nearly as sophisticated as they may appear. "Stealing the artwork is easy," Kelly said. "Kicking in a door, breaking a window, and running off with it is not difficult." VIDEO SHOWS TERRIFYING MOMENT MASKED CALIFORNIA BURGLARS BLITZ HIGH-END STORE, ESCAPE IN LUXURY SUVS That reality is fueling concerns about vulnerabilities inside museums, including in the U.S. Kelly explained that museums face a built-in challenge when it comes to security. Unlike banks or vaults, they are designed to be open, accessible and inviting to the public—an environment that can also be exploited by criminals. "Museums are always going to be vulnerable," he said. "They’re not vaults—they’re designed to be open and welcoming." CRIMINALS ARE USING ZILLOW TO PLAN BREAK-INS. HERE’S HOW TO REMOVE YOUR HOME IN 10 MINUTES. The U.S. has seen its share of high-profile art thefts, including the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robbery in Boston, where thieves made off with 13 works valued at roughly $500 million in March 1990, which still remains unsolved decades later, according to Boston.com. Kelly himself worked that case for years, underscoring how even major institutions can be targeted. While Hollywood often portrays art heists as highly coordinated operations carried out by sophisticated crews, Kelly said many real-world cases are far more straightforward. "These aren’t elaborate schemes," he said. "A lot of times it’s smash-and-grab." FOUR MORE ARRESTED IN LOUVRE JEWEL HEIST, AUTHORITIES SAY In some cases, thieves may have insider knowledge, whether from current or former employees or simply by observing security practices. But Kelly said many crimes rely on basic weaknesses that can be addressed with relatively simple fixes. Kelly added that small changes, like keeping high-value pieces away from exits or using more secure mounting hardware, can make a meaningful difference by slowing down a thief and giving law enforcement more time to respond. "Even those extra few seconds can matter," Kelly said. LOOTERS' ARREST UNCOVERS 2,000-YEAR-OLD WORKSHOP NEAR JERUSALEM BIBLICAL PILGRIMAGE PATH Kelly also noted that museums can be especially vulnerable after hours, when buildings are empty and security measures are put to the test. He said even basic, low-cost upgrades to surveillance and physical security can make a significant difference, adding that with today’s technology, it is increasingly difficult for criminals to avoid leaving a trail. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Despite the bold nature of these thefts, Kelly says the biggest challenge for criminals often comes after they leave the museum. "The most difficult thing of all is monetizing it," Kelly said. GOT A TIP? Contrary to popular belief, Kelly said that there is little demand for well-known stolen masterpieces. Advances in technology, including the ability to instantly identify artwork through image searches, have made it increasingly difficult to sell stolen pieces, he added.  "There is no real market," Kelly said. "Over time, it becomes a liability rather than an asset." FOLLOW US ON X That reality can leave thieves stuck with artwork they cannot easily move, sometimes leading to pieces being abandoned or quietly returned. Law enforcement, meanwhile, has more tools than ever to track suspects. Surveillance cameras, license plate readers and other technologies make it difficult for criminals to avoid leaving a trail. "With the amount of surveillance today, it’s very hard not to be captured somewhere," Kelly said. Still, he cautioned that these types of crimes continue to happen every year, often targeting museums around the world. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS And while the latest heist took place overseas, the warning for American institutions is clear. The same factors that make museums accessible and appealing to the public can also make them attractive targets for criminals—underscoring the importance of staying vigilant and continuously improving security measures. Beyond the financial loss, Kelly said the stakes are much higher. "These works represent our shared cultural heritage," he said. "When they’re stolen, we all lose." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d251413fb569bd9084eb2f 'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson Huff offers a glimpse into her family’s Easter, from church to egg hunts te 2026-04-05T12:10:41.994Z 'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson Huff offers a glimpse into her family’s Easter, from church to egg hunts Sadie Robertson Huff is holding tight to Easter traditions — but this year, the holiday carries a deeper emotional weight for her family. Huff gave a glimpse into how the Robertson family celebrates the religious holiday in an interview with Fox News Digital. Huff explained she likes to blend faith-centered traditions with a day of celebration, relying on Minno's "Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids." "We go to church, and then we go to my grandma's house, and she does a big Easter egg hunt. And it's so fun," Huff recalled. "We do the whole thing." However, this year might look a bit different as Huff and her husband celebrate his grandmother's 85th birthday. 'DUCK DYNASTY’ STAR CALLS MOST OF TV 'GARBAGE,' SAYS FAITH IS WHY THEY STAYED ON AIR "We're gonna go to her traditional service with her and sing all the hymns, be with their family, and just celebrate, again, the hope we have, and I'm super excited about that," Huff said.  "I was raised on hymns and there's something really special to get to sing hymns on Easter." APP USERS CLICK HERE Huff acknowledged how Easter celebrations often risk losing focus on their religious meaning. The reality TV star recalled how cultural traditions can overshadow the holiday’s central message. "When I think back to like childhood Easter, I think about the Easter bunny and the Easter basket and the Easter egg hunts. And I was like — I do feel like with Christmas, even though it is fun too, and we do presents and everything, you know, it's the birth of Jesus. Like that is front and center. We're singing the songs, we're doing the whole thing. But then Easter, it almost feels like — we don't talk about the resurrection as much. We're talking about like, 'Hey, when is the Easter egg hunt after church? When is the thing?'" Huff said that dynamic creates a challenge when it comes to breaking down Easter’s meaning in a way children can grasp. The 28-year-old host of the "WHOA That's Good" podcast shares three kids with her husband, Christian Huff. "It is hard to explain something like Easter to little minds because there's death involved and resurrection involved," she explained. "And there's so many big things and big concepts." WATCH: SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF SHARES EASTER PLANS, FAMILY TRADITIONS AND FAITH FOCUS LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS APP USERS CLICK HERE Huff said her family’s recent experience with loss shaped how she approached those conversations, giving her a real-world way to explain faith, death and hope. The family's patriarch, Phil Robertson, passed away on May 25, 2025. Robertson struggled with Alzheimer's in his final months, but a cause of death was not publicly disclosed. "It's sweet, and it's hard, but my grandfather did pass away. And so, we've had to talk about death with them." Huff said she turned to that experience to help her children understand why Easter is celebrated while reinforcing the hope at the center of her faith. "You tie in your real-life experience, and you go, 'Remember how we were able to even laugh and have fun when Papaw Phil died? That's only because we had the hope of heaven, and we were remembering the stories of Papaw Phil and the way he lived his life for Jesus,'" Huff explained. "And so it's tying it all back. It's making sure they understand how it all connects." WATCH: SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF URGES FAMILIES TO REFOCUS EASTER ON RESURRECTION MESSAGE CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Minno's "Laugh and Grow Bible Easter" special also helped Huff show her kids the deeper meaning behind the festive Easter celebrations. The children's special breaks down the whole story of Jesus' death and resurrection. "Not sugarcoating it at all," Huff noted. "We're talking about the death, talking about burials, talking about the resurrection, but it's in a way that's entertaining and kids can actually understand it. And my kids are kids that have big questions." Huff recalled a "big question" her four-year-old daughter, Honey, recently asked her. "They're always asking me something like, last night, Honey said, 'I got a big one for you.' She's like, 'Does God sleep?' And I was like, 'Actually, no, the Bible says that he never sleeps or slumbers, he's always watching over you.' So that one I had in my back pocket." "But sometimes you don't know how to answer these big questions, and I love that through entertainment, the Minno app is showing kids the answers to their big little questions." She added that it's a "super huge win for families who are looking to teach their kids some bigger Bible lessons that they might not feel super confident answering." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2512e3fb569bd9084eb26 Celebrity chef reveals unexpected Easter dish guests doubt at first, then can't stop eating te 2026-04-05T12:10:22.209Z Celebrity chef reveals unexpected Easter dish guests doubt at first, then can't stop eating Easter Sunday tables across America are known for tradition — glazed ham, pastel desserts and plenty of family favorites. But one celebrity chef says there's a lesser-known dish that steals the spotlight every year, even if it surprises guests at first. Jason Smith, a Food Network personality known for his Southern-style cooking, told Fox News Digital that while fresh spring vegetables are a staple of his Easter spread, an unexpected recipe is often what gets people talking. VIRAL EASTER CANDY TRENDS PAIR GIANT 'SMASH EGGS,' PRICEY TREATS WITH 'BETTER-FOR-YOU' SWAPS "Easter is one of my favorite holidays for wonderful spring dishes," said Smith, who was raised in Kentucky and now lives in Florida. "In the South, we celebrate with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits." Among his favorites is sautéed spring peas and carrots with pistachios — a simple but flavorful side that blends sweetness, texture and crunch. "From the sweet spring peas to the earthy tender carrots and pistachios that give the dish just the perfect crunch, it's a must-have on my Easter table spread," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER However, it's another dish — one many Americans may not expect — that often becomes the biggest conversation starter. Smith said his family never skips a Southern staple known as cornbread salad. "I hear y'all saying, 'What do you mean cornbread being in a salad?'" he said.  "Well, you ain't had a good salad 'til you've had this." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The dish layers crumbled buttermilk cornbread with a tangy herb mayo dressing, along with fresh spring onions and sweet red peppers. "When ol' Peter Rabbit comes by, he'll want to set right down and have a plate full with you," Smith said. The combination, he said, surprises first-timers — but quickly wins them over. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES For Smith, Easter cooking is all about celebrating the season — and maybe introducing guests to something new. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d24ed83fb569bd9084ead3 Federal judge blocks Trump push to collect race-based admissions data te 2026-04-05T12:00:24.704Z Federal judge blocks Trump push to collect race-based admissions data President Donald Trump's effort to investigate race-based admissions at U.S. colleges was temporarily blocked Friday by a federal judge in Boston. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV granted a preliminary injunction Friday, temporarily barring the Trump administration from forcing public colleges in 17 Democrat-led states to submit detailed admissions data meant to prove they are not unconstitutional considering race. Saylor did admit the federal government likely can seek such information in "identifying potential problems" and "patterns of discrimination" but the executive order's 120-day deadline was "rushed and chaotic" and "epitomizes arbitrary and capricious agency action." Trump, while moving to shut down the Department of Education to return its functions to the states last March, sought a four-month deadline for race data on college admissions this past August. TRUMP ADMIN PROBE ACCUSES HARVARD OF DISCRIMINATING AGAINST JEWISH STUDENTS, THREATENS TO PULL ALL FUNDING "Within 120 days of the date of this memorandum, and to be initiated this 2025-2026 school year, the Secretary of Education, in coordination with NCES [National Center for Education Statistics], shall expand the scope of required reporting to provide adequate transparency into admissions, as determined by the Secretary of Education, consistent with applicable law," Trump's executive order challenged by Democrats read.  A coalition of 17 Democrat state attorneys general sued, arguing the new reporting regime would invade student privacy, burden universities, and trigger unwarranted federal investigations. "Plaintiffs have established, based on the record before the Court, that they are likely to succeed on the merits of their claim that the agency action was 'arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, and not otherwise in accordance with the law,'" Saylor concluded. "Furthermore, and notwithstanding the contention of the government, plaintiffs have established that immediate irreparable harm will result if the injunction does not issue. And they have likewise established that the balance of equities and the public interest favor preliminary injunctive relief. Accordingly, the motion for a preliminary injunction will be granted." GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY VIOLATED TILE VI WITH 'UNLAWFUL DEI POLICIES,' EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SAYS The administration argued the data collection is needed to ensure colleges are complying with the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision ending affirmative action in admissions, while still allowing applicants to discuss how race affected their lives in essays. "Race-based admissions practices are not only unfair, but also threaten our national security and well-being," Trump's order read. "It is therefore the policy of my Administration to ensure institutions of higher education receiving Federal financial assistance are transparent in their admissions practices." TRUMP DOJ PROBES MICHIGAN SCHOOLS OVER GENDER CURRICULUM, JOINS LAWSUIT AGAINST LA RACE-BASED PROGRAM Under the policy, colleges were told to provide admissions data broken down by race and sex and to report it retroactively for seven years, with possible penalties for schools that failed to comply. The administration's policy echoes settlement agreements the government negotiated with Brown University and Columbia University, restoring their federal research money. The universities agreed to give the government data on the race, grade-point average and standardized test scores of applicants, admitted students and enrolled students. The schools also agreed to be audited by the government and to release admissions statistics to the public. The NECS is to collect the new data, including the race and sex of colleges’ applicants, admitted students and enrolled students. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said the data, which was originally due by March 18, must be disaggregated by race and sex and retroactively reported for the past seven years. TRUMP'S DEMAND FOR COLLEGES NATIONWIDE TO FORK OVER RACE DATA FACES LEGAL HURDLE If colleges fail to submit timely, complete and accurate data, the administration has said McMahon can take action under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which outlines requirements for colleges receiving federal financial aid for students. The Trump administration separately has sued Harvard University over similar data, saying it refused to provide admissions records the Justice Department demanded to ensure the school stopped using affirmative action. Harvard has said the university has been responding to the government’s requests and is in compliance with the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action. On Monday, the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights directed Harvard to comply with the data requests within 20 days or face referral to the U.S. Justice Department. Saylor's injunction applies only to public institutions in the 17 Democrat plaintiff states, at least for now. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d247c03fb569bd9084ea05 South Carolina's Dawn Staley gives blunt response to Geno Auriemma confrontation te 2026-04-05T11:30:08.491Z South Carolina's Dawn Staley gives blunt response to Geno Auriemma confrontation South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley is laser-focused on bringing home a fourth national championship in the last 10 years, even as questions mount about her heated confrontation with UConn’s Geno Auriemma. Auriemma confronted Staley at halfcourt following the Gamecocks’ Final Four win on Friday night. Auriemma’s words appeared to enrage Staley before he walked off the court. He suggested he was upset with Staley since the pregame over a lack of handshake. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM She was asked about the incident on Saturday, and sidestepped the question. "For me, no distractions at this time. I'm concentrating on winning a national championship, that’s it," Staley said. "That’s a little disheartening. This is sports, sometimes things like this happen. Continue to focus on my team and ability to advance in this tournament and hopefully win another national championship." Auriemma released a statement on Saturday afternoon, apologizing for his behavior. "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 on Saturday. "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." GENO AURIEMMA RELEASES STATEMENT AFTER SHOUTING MATCH WITH DAWN STALEY: 'UNLIKE WHAT I DO' Staley said she was confused over what Auriemma was angry about. "I have no idea," the South Carolina coach said after the game. "But I’m going to let you know this: I’m of integrity. I’m of integrity. So if I did something wrong to Geno, I had no idea what I did. I guess he thought I didn’t shake his hand at the beginning of the game. I didn’t know. I went down there pregame, shook everybody on his staff’s hand. "I don’t know what he came with after the game, but, hey, sometimes things get heated. We move on." The ESPN broadcast noted that Staley shook hands with Huskies staff members and players prior to tip-off. But NCAA policy states that, for the tournament, the two coaches are directed to meet at midcourt to shake hands after the starting lineups are announced. Staley and Auriemma shook hands earlier in the pregame, but not after the introductions. It appeared to set off Auriemma. South Carolina will take on the UCLA Bruins for the women’s championship. 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/69d2456d3fb569bd9084e9e6 SPX Zero 0DTE 15 Seconds Scalping Case Study: How Q Algo Developed Uses Wyckoff Market Structure te 2026-04-05T11:20:13.370Z SPX Zero 0DTE 15 Seconds Scalping Case Study: How Q Algo Developed Uses Wyckoff Market Structure Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2456c3fb569bd9084e9dd Nailed It Roofing Announces Expert Roofing Services for West Windsor, NJ Homeowners in Mercer County te 2026-04-05T11:20:12.860Z Nailed It Roofing Announces Expert Roofing Services for West Windsor, NJ Homeowners in Mercer County Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2456c3fb569bd9084e9d4 Nailed It Roofing Announces Expert Roofing Services for West Windsor, NJ Homeowners in Mercer County te 2026-04-05T11:20:12.355Z Nailed It Roofing Announces Expert Roofing Services for West Windsor, NJ Homeowners in Mercer County Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2456b3fb569bd9084e9cb New York Slip and Fall Lawyer Steven Louros, Esq. Releases Sidewalk Slip and Fall Resource te 2026-04-05T11:20:11.876Z New York Slip and Fall Lawyer Steven Louros, Esq. Releases Sidewalk Slip and Fall Resource New York, NY / Storyteller / Apr 04, 2026 / Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2456b3fb569bd9084e9c2 New York Slip and Fall Lawyer Steven Louros, Esq. Releases Sidewalk Slip and Fall Resource te 2026-04-05T11:20:11.246Z New York Slip and Fall Lawyer Steven Louros, Esq. Releases Sidewalk Slip and Fall Resource Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2430d3fb569bd9084e94e Angels outfielder Jo Adell incredibly robs three home runs in win: ‘Greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen’ te 2026-04-05T11:10:05.176Z Angels outfielder Jo Adell incredibly robs three home runs in win: ‘Greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen’ Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell had a night he will never forget. Adell showed off his defensive prowess during the team’s 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, robbing three home runs, including one that landed him in the stands. The defensive performance was so good, that former MLB star outfielder Torii Hunter levied enormous praise on Adell. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hunter, who works in the Angels’ front office, called it "probably the greatest defensive game I’ve seen." "I’ve never seen three home run robberies in one game, and I’ve never seen a guy on the third one fall into the stands, catch the ball and keep his feet in like he’s a wide receiver," he said. "I was jumping up and down. I almost passed out." Adell has harnessed his defensive skills over the last five seasons with the Angels. He was a Gold Glove finalist in 2024, and even though last season was a down year for him in the outfield, Adell really helped power Los Angeles to a victory. He was instrumental in taking a solo home run away from Cal Raleigh in the first inning. He then did the same against Josh Naylor in the eighth. Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford thought he had tied the game in the top of the ninth. Adell raced toward the ball deep in the right field corner. He leaped, made the grab and fell backward in the stands. The catch was upheld after a replay review. MLB TOP PROSPECT SHARES HILARIOUS MOMENT WITH VETERAN WHO ROBBED HIS HOME RUN AFTER FOUR-HIT MLB DEBUT "After the first one, I was pretty fired up," Adell said. "When I got to the second one, which looked identical to the first, I thought, ‘Wow, my routes are on point tonight.’ The third one was just grit. Top of the ninth, you have to get it done. It was crazy. "You just get there, then it’s decision-making. The ball was hit high enough to where I could get there. I watched it (into my glove), fell over and ended up in somebody’s lap. I don’t know who it was, but it was a softer landing than I expected. The fans were as fired up as me." Adell has 10 home run robberies since 2020, tied with Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the most in the majors in that span, according to Inside Edge. Washington Nationals’ Jacob Young and San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. each had four robberies in 2025 alone. "It was like a movie scene," Hunter added. "It was like the music was playing, then he caught the ball, then he went down and we didn’t see him anymore. The music paused, he came up and said, ‘Yeah!’ I started cheering and almost blacked out." Adell credited Hunter with helping him in the outfield, saying his "impact has been huge." At the plate, Adell was 1-for-3. The Angels got their lone run thanks to a Zach Neto solo home run in the bottom of the first inning. The Angels improved to 4-5 this season as the Mariners fell to the same record. 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/69d2430c3fb569bd9084e945 ‘It’s really culty’: Inside the unlikely war a trans conservative is waging on the left te 2026-04-05T11:10:04.787Z ‘It’s really culty’: Inside the unlikely war a trans conservative is waging on the left Avery Lee Lockhart, 29, is a conservative transgender content creator who says original research, as well as personal experiences with the left, ultimately led to an embrace of the right. Lockhart, who lives in California, is outspoken about her Christian faith online with the Instagram account @iamaverylockhart, which has nearly 40,000 followers. Lockhart spoke with Fox News Digital about balancing life as a transgender woman and pushing back against left-wing ideology, particularly on issues related to transgender identity. Lockhart, who transitioned as an adult, believes that children should not be exposed to transgender topics because of their vulnerability and innocence. "It's extremely, extremely harmful for children to even be exposed to, or learn about this kind of thing. I think there's nothing more pure than a child's innocence at the end of the day. And children are like sponges, they're going to retain information and pick it up." WOMAN HEARD GOD SAY 'RETURN TO ME' AFTER YEARS LIVING AS TRANSGENDER MAN Furthermore, Lockhart emphasized children should not be allowed to undergo hormone treatments or sex-change surgeries. "I don't think anybody under the age of 18 should be interacting or exposed to this sort of thing. The body doesn't finish developing until you're 25," Lockhart said. According to the National Institutes of Health, the brain's prefrontal cortex, which plays a key role in decision-making, doesn't fully develop until 25 years of age. PRISHA MOSLEY: DOCTORS TOOK MY BODY APART FOR GENDER ‘CARE.’ NOW THEY ADMIT IT WAS WRONG Lockhart told Fox News Digital that children should be thinking about age-appropriate topics, and transgenderism is not one of them. "They should be thinking about addition and subtraction. They should think about what kids are wearing the cool shoes on the schoolyard. Like, they shouldn't be thinking about, ‘Oh, I should be changing my gender.’" Lockhart argued that mental health is at the core of gender dysphoria and root causes are often ignored. Although the content creator doesn't think children should be exposed to gender treatments, Lockhart believes gender dysphoria should be addressed without transitioning. TEXAS DETRANSITIONER SHARES HOW DOCTORS AND INTERNET ‘COSPLAY’ GROOMED HER INTO PERMANENT SURGERY "There's a reason why conditions like gender dysphoria are linked to being trans, it's an imbalance in the brain, and it needs to be addressed from the root when you're that young," Lockhart said. Lockhart believes the pendulum has swung "so far left" on this issue. "That's why we're seeing such a massive wave of people who are coming out and being like, I'm not OK with this s--- anymore." Lockhart applauded President Donald Trump for pushing back on this issue. For example, the Trump administration last week filed a lawsuit against Minnesota as the state continued to buck the president’s executive order to keep males out of women’s and girls’ sports.  The Justice Department (DOJ) alleged that the state’s Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) are in violation of Title IX policies. The administration has also taken steps to "end the practice of sex-rejecting procedures on children that expose young people to irreversible harm." LIZ PEEK: THE TRANS FEVER IS OVER — AND AMERICA IS RECKONING WITH THE DAMAGE DONE Lockhart, whose politics come as a surprise to many, told Fox News Digital it is "culty" when people expect someone to be a liberal for being transgender. "I think it really kind of shows that independent thought is not that big anymore, because it's like… you need me to believe this, or you need to believe that. And there's no in-between." Lockhart said becoming a conservative was a result of experiences with the left and personal research, including more acceptance of differing opinions on the right compared to on the left. "If I interact with a conservative and I have a differing opinion than a conservative, it's usually a pretty tame and calm conversation." In contrast, Lockhart said a difference of opinion with liberals can result in ad hominem attacks and "buzzwords," including "Nazi" and "fascist." THIS SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR WAS ALL-IN FOR BLM, THEN HE 'ACCIDENTALLY RED-PILLED' HIMSELF However, Lockhart doesn't believe the right is perfect when it comes to this issue and cited issues on both sides. The influencer hoped conservatives and liberals could come together and have conversations.  "I need to spread differing opinions and, you know, show people that, like, independent thought does still exist and not everybody is just going to blindly follow a narrative from the left or the right anymore," Lockhart said. Lockhart added that it was when Charlie Kirk was assassinated that led to a desire to speak out. "I want to honor him, I need to speak out," the influencer said.  Even while living as a transgender woman, Lockhart acknowledges that the lifestyle, "does go against the creation of God." I WAS A CHILD AND BELIEVED GENDER TRANSITION WOULD HEAL MY PAIN. IT BECAME A NEW TRAUMA "We’re called sinners because we are going to sin," Lockhart said. "That’s why Jesus died on the cross for our sins, past, present, and future." Lockhart described being baptized again as an adult last November. "I feel like I've been having a lot of thoughts of not necessarily de-transitioning, but kind of more of an understanding that this is not like a path maybe that was meant for me," adding that God "doesn't make mistakes." However, Lockhart reiterated that the transgender identity is still a comfortable one. Lockhart, although exposed to Christianity as a child, spent years as a nonbeliever. It was through meeting a friend at Turning Point USA that led her towards faith after attending events and attending church again shortly thereafter. "I'm not worrying about these small minor things that used to dominate my life with my anxiety, and I'm instead putting my faith in God that He's going to show me a path, or He's going to give me answers or give me guidance in whatever form that may be." Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2430c3fb569bd9084e93c MAX LUCADO: From empty tomb to eternal home, what happens when we die te 2026-04-05T11:10:04.453Z MAX LUCADO: From empty tomb to eternal home, what happens when we die Several years ago, I received an urgent call to visit a dying man in the hospital. I didn’t know Ray well, but I knew him well enough to know he was paying a high price for his hard living. Though he’d make peace with God through Christ, his liver was in conflict with his body. When his ex-wife phoned me, she was standing at his bedside. Ray, she explained, was knocking at death’s door. Though I hurried, he entered it minutes before I arrived. The hospital room had a "just happened" feel to it. The ex-wife saw me enter and looked up. With eyes and words, she explained, "He just left." Ray silently slipped out. Departed. One moment here. The next moment … where? He passed, not away, but on. Yet on to where? And in what form? To what place? And, once there, what did he see? We so desire to know. Who in your life "just left?" When the breathing of your spouse ceased, the beating heart in your womb stopped, or the beep of your grandmother’s monitor became a flat-lined tone, what happened in that moment? FOX NATION’S ‘JESUS CROWN OF THORNS’ BUILDS TO EXPLOSIVE, BETRAYAL-FUELED FINALE And what will happen to you in yours? Barring the return of Christ, you will have one … a last breath, a final pulse. And … then what? What will we be after we die? What will happen? Answers vary. Nothing, some people say. We will decay and or disintegrate. Death is a dead end. Our works and reputation might survive, but not us. Or, we become part of the universe. Eternity absorbs us like a lake absorbs a raindrop. We return to what we were before we were what we are… we return to the cosmic consciousness of the universe. Christianity, on the other hand, posits a new, startling idea. "Death has been swallowed up in victory" (1 Cor. 15:54 NIV). According to the promise of the empty tomb, my friend Ray awoke in a world so wondrously better than this one that it would take God himself to convince Ray to return to earth. I WENT FROM PREACHER’S KID TO METH ADDICT — THEN EVERYTHING CHANGED This is the Christian hope. This hope is verified by the Easter miracle, that stunning moment we celebrate as Easter. Do you know this miracle? It was Sunday morning after the Friday execution. The sky was dark. The disciples had scattered. And the Roman executioner was wondering about breakfast or work or his next day off. But he was not wondering about the fellow he had nailed to a cross and pierced with a spear. Jesus was dead and buried. Yesterday’s news. Right? GRIEF, GRATITUDE AND GOD: A HOLIDAY MESSAGE FOR THOSE CARRYING HEAVY HEARTS Wrong. "There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.’" (Matt. 28:2-6 NIV) And out he marched, the cadaver-turned-king, with the mask of death in one hand and the keys of heaven in the other. He has risen! AT CHRISTMAS, GOD FULFILLS HIS PURPOSE — AND GIVES US OURS We know what happened to Christ when he died. What happens to those who believe him? Simple, because the tomb is empty, the promise of Christ is not. If you trust Christ with your life, he will take care of you in death. ERIKA KIRK OPENS UP ABOUT 'GUT-WRENCHING' GRIEF AFTER HER HUSBAND'S KILLING AND HOW FAITH SUSTAINED HER When you die, your spirit will immediately enter the presence of God. You will enjoy conscious fellowship with the heavenly Father and with those who have gone before. Your body will join you later. We believe this is true because of scriptures like this one: "We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8 NIV). When Ray’s ex-wife asked me what happened to him, I could rightly say, "He is away from his body and at home with the Lord." Have you made this the hope for your life? If not, doesn’t it make sense that you do so? Doesn’t it make sense that you know your destination? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Travelers do. I’ve engaged in dozens of airplane conversations in my life. When I’ve asked, "Where are you headed?" people always have an answer. Every traveler worth a flight mile knows that the purpose of the plane is to carry us from one place to the next. Do you understand that the purpose of this life is to do the same? You were made for more than airplane peanuts and in-flight entertainment. You were made to go home. Jesus Christ rose from the dead, not just to show you his power, but to reveal your path. Just like he did for my friend Ray, He will lead you through the valley of death. He will lead you home. "Death has been swallowed up in victory" (Cor. 15:54). CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MAX LUCADO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2430c3fb569bd9084e933 'Jesus Crown of Thorns' final season arrives on Fox Nation during Christianity's holiest week of the year te 2026-04-05T11:10:04.094Z 'Jesus Crown of Thorns' final season arrives on Fox Nation during Christianity's holiest week of the year During the holiest week of the Christian calendar, "Jesus Crown of Thorns" is bringing the story of Christ’s victory after death to the screen, with its final season and series finale now available on Fox Nation. As the story of Christ's ultimate sacrifice approaches its conclusion, betrayal, sorrow and the ultimate triumph over death recapture the essence of what makes Holy Week so special. "The resurrection of Jesus is the message of Christianity," Father James Martin, S.J., said in the series. "It means that hope has triumphed over despair, love has triumphed over hate, and that nothing is impossible with God." JONATHAN ROUMIE REVEALS ‘INTENSE’ SPIRITUAL TOLL OF FILMING CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION FOR ‘THE CHOSEN’ In the series finale, Andrew and Matthew encounter a stranger on the road to the village of Emmaus, recognizing his true identity only when they break bread together – a pivotal moment reflecting the Gospel account of the risen Christ appearing to his followers. Meanwhile, Saint John the Apostle recalls Christ’s promise that he would rise three days after his death — a promise soon fulfilled before his disciples. "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe," Jesus tells them. FOX NEWS AUDIO SIGNS LICENSING DEAL FOR 'THE LIFE OF JESUS PODCAST' FEATURING A-LIST CAST "This is what I told you. Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me… the Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins, will be preached in his name to all nations."  As Christians across the globe reflect on Christ's sacrifice, hope remains at the center of the story, pointing toward the promise of the resurrection this Easter Sunday. Among those who remained closest to Christ in those final moments was the Apostle John, a figure whose loyalty and faith are central to the series’ portrayal of both the crucifixion and the resurrection. Actor Alister Hawke, who portrayed John in the series, sat down with FOX Business' "Varney & Co." last week to discuss that unyielding loyalty, previewing the series finale while discussing what it means to portray the apostle widely considered the most beloved by Christ. "He seems to find his feet when all the other disciples kind of slip away and fall away," Hawke said. "Ultimately, he's a man that chose to stand up for what was right over and above what was easy in that moment." Hawke said having a "deep understanding" of the world and Biblical texts is crucial to capturing a role so crucial to the Gospel. "I think one thing that's really interesting for me playing John is experiencing that journey in real time, so, for example, not everyone's got a Bible. We don't know how the story is going to end and the pressure is so, so high in those situations and circumstances, and experiencing that and living that was a really special thing." The series finale brings that journey to its ultimate conclusion, depicting not just Christ’s suffering but the fulfillment of a promise foretold long before the crucifixion. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION As the story closes, it echoes the words of the prophet Isaiah, a reminder of the meaning behind the sacrifice at the heart of the Christian faith: "He was pierced for our transgressions… and by his wounds, we are healed."  To watch the series finale of "Jesus Crown of Thorns" this Easter, subscribe to Fox Nation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2430b3fb569bd9084e92a Christian media is playing a major role in bringing young people back into the faith, religious experts say te 2026-04-05T11:10:03.755Z Christian media is playing a major role in bringing young people back into the faith, religious experts say Young people are using a combination of 21st century technology and old school storytelling to learn about the Bible and spread the good word.  Young Americans, who often spend up to 10 hours a day behind computer and smartphone screens, are finding solace in Christian prayer apps and comic books, which have garnered millions of views and reads, to help them learn about the Gospel.    Fox News Digital spoke with Hallow CEO and co-founder Alex Jones, Franciscan University of Steubenville President Father Dave Pivonka, Pray.com founder and CEO Steve Gatena and Kingstone Comics CEO Art Ayris on why young people are turning to God and how digital media can be used as a tool to help spark interest in faith. MARK WAHLBERG PARTNERS WITH HALLOW PRAYER APP FOR 'PRAY40' LENT CHALLENGE INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE FAITH    Gatena said he remembers a time when a "single act of sharing faith through technology" changed the trajectory of his life.  In 2016, he lost his business partner in a plane crash, and in a search for meaning, he was sent a Christian podcast that inspired him to share the Gospel with others. Now, he sees how digital media can be a powerful tool in bringing people to God. "Younger audiences under 30 are engaging with biblical stories like never before," Gatena said. "When Scripture is presented in formats that meet them where they already are, whether cinematic retellings, short-form video or audio devotionals, curiosity turns into genuine engagement... The Gospel has always traveled through the language of its time, from papyrus to the printing press to podcasts. We’re simply the next chapter." Pivonka, who ministers to thousands of teenagers and young adults through the university’s Steubenville Conferences, said the search for meaning leads young people to find God. "They find in the church a relationship with God, and I would say also with the Scriptures, a sense of meaning, purpose, boundaries, something worth it that they can invest themselves in," he said. "The world is so loud, it's so mechanical, it's so digital. When they can go and be quiet, be still, encounter God — that's really satisfying." BIBLE PODCAST CRACKS APPLE TOP 10 FOR THIRD YEAR AS HOST CELEBRATES: 'PEOPLE ARE HUNGRY FOR GOD'S WORD'  Storytelling plays a major role in reaching young people because the Bible is the "greatest story" ever told, Jones said. Hallow uses social media to invite young people to encounter God by inviting them to stop scrolling to hear a verse of Scripture. "The only thing that gives you real peace is God, and He does that in Scripture," Jones said. "What we see is just trying to break through that noise of letting God give you that peace and then share with you in that peace, how much He loves you. It’s this pretty transformational thing, especially for young people, both men and women." Jones told Fox News Digital that storytelling is "incredibly important" and the company tries to bring Scripture to life in a new way for viewers. Comic books are also proving to be a powerful tool in introducing the Gospel to younger audiences in a way they can understand. Ayris told Fox News Digital that in his work with kids and teenagers, he struggled to find engaging material until finding comics. "The comic medium is near universal and communication is most effective when delivered in medium familiar to that culture… Over 41% of teens have never read the Bible, so we created a Bible that could be read and understood in a matter of months," he said. The Kingstone Bible has been a "perennial seller" for the company. Calling to mind a quote from Walt Disney, Ayris explained it best: "Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language." Pivonka said that while media can be used as a tool to help young people make that "initial connection," ultimately, people are searching for authentic connections in the church. "The digital world can only satisfy so much," he said. "So, they're starting to pray, they're starting to read the Scriptures, they're starting to go to church. I think the initial connection can be through social media, and, in fact, I think that's a wonderful way to use it." Gatena said the purpose of Pray.com is not to get people to "scroll more," but instead to encourage them to "pray more." "Technology isn’t the enemy of faith — distraction is. We’re building tools that bring people back to what matters most: time with God," he said. Catholic leaders across the United States are reporting an increase in the number of adult converts, according to a previous report. For example, the Archdiocese of Newark in New Jersey reported that 1,701 people were preparing to join the Church, which is up 30% since 2025. Pivonka, who served in NET Ministries, explained how encounters with God have the power to touch people in difficult moments. "Some of the kids that I talked with were just in profoundly difficult family situations and structures that the love of God really — it was their anchor," Pivonka said. "It was their lifesaver that there was some sense of hope, and I think that's really, for a lot of kids, that's what they're really hoping, looking for." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2430b3fb569bd9084e921 Pope Leo XIV invokes Pope Francis' final words in Easter plea against growing 'indifference' to war te 2026-04-05T11:10:03.376Z Pope Leo XIV invokes Pope Francis' final words in Easter plea against growing 'indifference' to war Pope Leo XIV gave his first Easter blessing as pontiff on Sunday, calling for peace and urging the world not to grow indifferent to the deaths of tens of thousands in violent conflicts around the world. Leo gave the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to a crowd in St. Peter’s Square that Vatican media described as numbering over 50,000. Leo said that in a world hurt by wars and abuses, people need hope and peace, urging against growing accustomed to violence and indifferent to the death of tens of thousands.  "On this day of celebration let us abandon every desire for conflict domination and power and implore the lord to grant his peace to a world ravaged by wars and marked by a hatred and indifference that makes us feel powerless to the face of evil," the pope said. IRISH PRIME MINISTER TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN ADDRESSES HOW EUROPE FEELS ABOUT US-IRAN CONFLICT Leo reminded the faithful that "the power with which Christ rose is entirely nonviolent." "In the light of Easter, let us allow ourselves to be amazed by Christ," he said. "Let us allow our hearts transformed by his immense love for us. Let those with weapons lay them down. Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace. Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue. Not through a desire to dominate others, but to encounter them." Leo also invoked what he said were the final words that Pope Francis issued to the world from the same balcony one year ago, during which the late pontiff warned of a "globalization of indifference." ISRAEL LOOKING FOR 'SOLUTIONS' TO OPEN CHRISTIAN SITES AFTER BARRING CHURCH LEADER ON PALM SUNDAY DUE TO WAR "What a great thirst for death, for killing we witness each day in the many conflicts raging in different parts of the world," Leo said, quoting Francis. Leo concluded the blessing by wishing everyone a happy Easter in 10 different languages and singing the Regina Ceoli.  Leo earlier held his first Easter mass as pope, in which he called for the faithful to exercise hope against "the violence of war that kills and destroys,’’ adding that in the face of conflicts spreading around the world, "we need this song of hope today." Leo has repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month and Russia continues its violent campaign in Ukraine. Fox News' Courtney Walsh contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d23e843fb569bd9084e89b Kamala Harris' travels and comments clearly point to 2028 te 2026-04-05T10:50:44.967Z Kamala Harris' travels and comments clearly point to 2028 In a move sure to spark more 2028 speculation, former Vice President Kamala Harris will appear next week at a major Democratic Party cattle call in this preseason for the next White House race. Harris will speak on Friday in New York City at the National Action Network’s 35th Anniversary Convention. The gathering, hosted by the civil rights organization's founder, the Rev. Al Sharpton, will give the former vice president and other potential Democratic presidential contenders appearing at the confab an opportunity to speak directly to an influential gathering of Black leaders and activists who are key players among the party's base. It's the latest sign that where Harris is going, and what she's saying and doing, is increasingly generating buzz that the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee is on a likely glidepath toward another White House bid in 2028. KAMALA HARRIS: OUT OF OFFICE BUT BACK ONLINE "Of course we are reading tea leaves," a veteran strategist in the former vice president's political orbit told Fox News Digital. The strategist, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, emphasized that "the only signal that is very clear is that she is going to continue to be an incredibly important fighting force and voice for Democrats and for the country." Harris was mostly out of the headlines for a couple of months after the end of former President Joe Biden's administration early last year. But she started stepping back into the political spotlight last spring and summer, including headlining Democratic National Committee fundraisers. HARRIS, NEWSOM, STIR 2028 SPECULATION AT MAJOR DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING Her strategic decision last summer to pass on launching a 2026 gubernatorial campaign in her home state of California was seen as a clearing of the runway for a 2028 presidential bid. And her nationwide book tour for her memoir on her abbreviated 2024 campaign, when she succeeded Biden as the Democrats' standard-bearer, has helped keep her very visible while building up her email lists and boosting donor interest. With her six-month book tour coming to a close, Harris, who made history as the first female and first Black vice president in the nation's history, is set to make a swing through the South later this month. Her stops to help state parties fundraise include South Carolina, a key early-voting primary state in the Democrats' presidential nominating calendar, as well as the key general election battlegrounds of Georgia and North Carolina. Harris narrowly lost both states and the five other key battlegrounds to President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. "Kamala Harris continues to be an incredibly inspiring force within the Democratic Party, especially among women, among Black voters and voters of color," the strategist in her political circle emphasized. Harris has also been getting more involved on the campaign trail, recording ads for the Democratic National Committee and for the Virginia Democrats with early voting underway in the state's April 21 congressional redistricting referendum. After endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett in last month's Democratic Senate primary in Texas, Harris reached out to the nomination winner, state Rep. James Talarico. She's also talked to other winners in last month's primaries. HARRIS RIPPED BY THE RIGHT OVER TRUMP IRAN WAR SPEECH PRE-BUTTAL Harris has also been increasingly critical of President Donald Trump's military strikes on Iran. "He brought America into a war that people don’t want, he has put American troops in harm’s way, costs are rising by the day, and, meanwhile, he has done nothing to address the needs of the people of America," the former vice president argued in a social media video posted ahead of Trump's primetime address to the nation last week. Harris' comments quickly ignited a sharp rebuke from conservatives on social media. Among those responding was Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the House Republican majority leader. "It’s pretty disgraceful for you to claim President Trump has done nothing to meet the needs of the American people," Emmer posted on X. "Here’s the truth: He’s cleaning up the chaos YOU caused here in the United States and across the globe, and is making America great again." The reaction from Republicans is a sign that it's not only Democrats who see Harris as a potential leading contender for the 2028 nomination. Looking ahead, the strategist stressed that "no one knows what she is planning to do for 2028, but until she tells us herself, she is going to continue to travel, speak up about the issues she cares about the most, and the tremendous damage that Trump and this administration are doing to this country and how Democrats are going to continue to fight back." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d23e713fb569bd9084e88f Megan Rapinoe rips IOC's new policy to protect women's sports, rejects notion rule is based in science te 2026-04-05T10:50:25.335Z Megan Rapinoe rips IOC's new policy to protect women's sports, rejects notion rule is based in science Former U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe ripped the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for implementing a new policy to ensure fairness across women’s competitions. The IOC said "eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The organization added that the policy was "evidence-based" and "expert-informed." The testing can be conducted via saliva, cheek swab or blood sample. A presentation at a World Athletics panel in Tokyo in September revealed that 50 to 60 athletes with male biological advantages have been finalists in the female category at global and continental championships since 2000. The panel was led by the head of the World Athletics Health and Science Department, Dr. Stéphane Bermon, who said sex tests were necessary because of an "over-representation" of DSD (differences of sex development) athletes among finalists, per multiple reports. However, Rapinoe rejected the policy in the latest issue of her "A Touch More" podcast. "Unfortunately, we have to say that all in the same breath as a really horrible rule came out from the International Olympic Committee," Rapinoe said as she praised the transgender community. "They announced a new policy that they’re calling, I can’t even believe that they’re calling it this because it has nothing to do with protecting women, I feel like two people, who played at the very highest level for every competition that you possibly could, don’t agree with this and never felt like this was an issue at all, ‘The Protection of the Female [Women’s] Category.’" Rapinoe dismissed the notion that the policy was rooted in science and said that the IOC was subjecting women to "invasive testing." OLYMPIANS REACT TO THE IOC POLICY CHANGE TO PROTECT WOMEN'S SPORTS "We already know that biology, as much as we want it to be just nice and clean and tight and perfectly in one category and another, it’s not," Rapinoe said. "We know that. So, now what we’re doing is subjecting everybody, all women and all people who are identifying as women to this really invasive testing that only to me says like, ‘Oh we’re just trying to whittle it down to a certain type of woman. Is that what we’re doing? That’s really the whole game here. "They sort of lost the battle on gay marriage and lost the battle on all these things so it’s just like, ‘We’re gonna have this whole campaign for all these years to just hate trans people,’ which is such a small percentage of the population. It’s actually on a single hand when we’re talking about sports. And just like thread the absolute tightest needle thread that you possibly could." Rapinoe added that the IOC only implemented the rule to appease President Donald Trump's administration. "This committee is framing it as based in science, which it’s not," she said. "This will ultimately just prevent people from competing within the women’s category that they feel like they have an unfair advantage. It’s just really hateful. There’s been so few athletes that are trans or competing as trans and it’s so blatant on its face. It’s a total acquiescence to the Trump administration and to really right-wing conservative politics that really is just bringing down so much hate against such a small percentage of people who are just trying to live their life. It’s just horrible and I’m just sickened by it, really." Conversely, several Olympians supported the IOC’s decision. Kaillie Humphries, a three-time Olympic gold medalist for the U.S. and Canada, was among them. "Today is a great day for women’s sports and a big win in the Olympic world," she told Fox News Digital last month. "By implementing the sex testing, it will allow for fair competition. It used to happen years ago, and by bringing it back it will protect the women’s category. I think it’s very fitting that LA28 will be the games to protect women’s sports as it’s something that our president has advocated for." Fox News’ Jackson 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/69d235233fb569bd9084e778 Man who put up $100K to find Nancy Guthrie says tipsters should skip the sheriff and call Crime Stoppers te 2026-04-05T10:10:43.014Z Man who put up $100K to find Nancy Guthrie says tipsters should skip the sheriff and call Crime Stoppers As multiple agencies collect tips in the Nancy Guthrie case, the man funding a $100,000 reward says Crime Stoppers — not the sheriff — offers the safest path for witnesses to come forward and an enticing one for people who want to get paid for credible information without giving their name. "I believe that people will come forward if they’re anonymous and if they get a reward," said Wisconsin attorney Michael Hupy, who is the president of Crime Stoppers Milwaukee. In Pima County, Arizona, the local Crime Stoppers affiliate is known as 88-CRIME, and the number is 520-882-7463. Hupy has paid out $75,000 in rewards and posted another $200,000 in an effort to solve crimes in his hometown. But he told Fox News Digital this week he put up six figures in the Guthrie case due to the alarming circumstances of her disappearance. NANCY GRACE SLAMS SHERIFF’S HANDLING OF GUTHRIE CASE: ‘THE FISH STINKS AT THE HEAD’ She is believed to have been taken from her bedroom in northern Tucson around 2 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. Responding officers found a thin trail of blood droplets from her front door to the edge of her driveway. Her back doors were propped open. Her Nest doorbell camera was missing. And the trail seemingly ended there, until the FBI and Google recovered home security video showing a masked man on her doorstep — who is still unidentified. "I was very sad that an 84-year-old woman in poor health was taken from her home, without her medication, her heart pacemaker stopped [synching], there's blood at the crime scene, and I thought something had to be done quickly," he told Fox News Digital. "And I thought this is a place I could step in, as I have in Milwaukee." He also criticized the early handling of the investigation, saying the sheriff released the crime scene too quickly and made other missteps. LEAD NANCY GUTHRIE COP HAD NO HOMICIDE EXPERIENCE, SHERIFF BENCHED TOP DETECTIVES: SOURCES "I don’t think they secured the scene long enough to process it," he said. "They went in, looked, opened it up, then they had to come back later." Hupy said he believes that the anonymity guaranteed by Crime Stoppers can't be matched by the county sheriff's tip line or even the FBI, whose tip line the Guthrie family has promoted publicly. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Tipsters can avoid being labeled "snitches" or facing retaliation, he said. "That's the point of it," he added. "They get a reward anonymously, and they help society by getting criminals off the street." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER And with the investigation entering its third month this week, Hupy said the chance that someone who knows something about Guthrie's suspected abduction told someone else has only increased. "Somebody will learn something," he said. "An ex-girlfriend will get mad and tell the authorities or Crime Stoppers that her boyfriend confessed to her. A bartender will say a drunk came in and spilled the beans on himself or someone else. So the longer it goes on, the more likely we are to get the criminal." SEND US A TIP HERE Tipsters who use Crime Stoppers can also avoid getting in the middle as both the PCSD and FBI vie for information on the case independently, Hupy said. "Avoid the bickering and avoid the nonsense and call Crime Stoppers," Hupy said. "We know how to handle this. We have solved thousands of cases, and we're not in the middle of something." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST And because Crime Stoppers is not a government agency, Hupy said it is not subject to freedom of information laws and does not keep identifying records of the informants it pays. Tipsters are not asked for their names and receive a unique code number when they give information instead, he said. If there's an arrest based on that information, they can collect by giving the code, not their name. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "If your tip results in an arrest, you get a reward," he said. "We don’t even know your name or your address or your phone number." And there are no records kept of those details either, he added. The national crime fighting organization has given out tens of millions of dollars in reward money over the years, he said. The Crime Stoppers reward is $102,500 for information that leads to an arrest. The FBI is separately offering a $100,000 reward for information that leads to either Guthrie's recovery or an arrest and conviction. And "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie is offering $1 million for information that brings her mother home. "Come forward, you'll be anonymous...and if you have the right information, you'll get a reward," Hupy said. "It's that simple." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2350f3fb569bd9084e76f Easter duck-hunting trip in New Orleans turns nearly deadly until last-minute prayer brings miracle te 2026-04-05T10:10:23.560Z Easter duck-hunting trip in New Orleans turns nearly deadly until last-minute prayer brings miracle Authors SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt coined the word "Godwink" to describe the way the Lord works in mysterious ways, exemplified by this story for Easter Sunday. As they told Fox News Digital, "What mysterious force in the universe causes us to help someone in need — only to discover that we are the ones being led to life changes?" In New Orleans for Easter a few years ago, shop windows just recently decorated with sequined outfits, colorful boas and feathered headdresses for Mardi Gras were now trimmed in baskets of pink and green, chocolate bunnies and Lily of the Valley. Gerry Ponson, together with his then-girlfriend Shannon, strolled arm in arm through the French Quarter, laughing and stealing affectionate glances.  PASTOR AND STRANGER LINKED BY GOSPEL SONG AS MIRACULOUS KIDNEY DONATION SAVES TWO LIVES Ponson balanced an air of boyish curiosity with the commanding presence of a sea captain who could turn on a dime to bark orders at his crew. Meanwhile, the nurse in Shannon showed.  She’d learned to tuck her patience into a delightful carefree spirit. What didn’t show was her worry — that if she pushed her rugged beau too close to marriage, he might bolt.  Fortunately, Gerry’s younger sister, Penny Ponson, had become Shannon’s best ally. The women shared a strong faith, and during heart-to-heart talks, they'd agreed he would benefit from believing in "someone up there" bigger than himself. Penny told Shannon about a recent time she'd mentioned the subject of faith with her brother.  "I told him, ‘Even if you reject Him, God loves you, and you can’t do a thing about it!’" "What did he say to that?" Shannon asked. TEXAS COMMUNITY FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS ADULTS IS A MODEL FOR OTHERS: ‘A JOYFUL PLACE’ "Get out of the house!"  They both laughed.  During that spring holiday period, Ponson had a tradition. Every year, he took his older friend, Mac, along with Mac’s championship golden retriever, Booga, duck hunting across the bay from New Orleans. This year, Mac had been hurting — he’d lost his wife of 45 years. As was their norm, the trio set out in Ponson's 17-foot boat at 4:30 a.m. Booga took his post, standing at the bow while Gerry wrapped Mac in a heavy blanket and a wool watch cap. The temperature hovered in the 30s.  For the first half-hour, Ponson felt excitement about the venture. Then, noticing changes in the wind and the rocking of the boat, an uneasiness crept over the veteran seaman. He always checked the weather — second nature for a fisherman. But the wind, rising quickly, brought higher waves that slammed the small boat with growing force. Ponson had heard the lore of fast-developing storms in the northern Gulf — systems that escaped the notice of meteorologists — before exploding into near-gale winds, towering waves and rare but deadly storms. Within moments, icy water began crashing over the gunwale, causing the boat to flip like a toy — and dumping the three occupants into the dark, shockingly cold water. Ponson grabbed his friend by the latter man's life jacket, shouting, "Keep moving your arms and feet!" He knew his older friend could quickly suffer from hypothermia. BUS DRIVER HAILED AS HERO FOR SAVING YOUNG CHILD WANDERING ALONE ON BUSY STREET Something bumped his arm — it was the boat’s 10-foot push pole. He seized it, driving it downward into the churning water. When it struck bottom, Ponson was thankful — at least they’d have something to hang onto. "Hold on, Mac," said Ponson over the wind. "There’ll be a boat coming down the channel, I’m sure of it." Booga paddled over, panting. For awhile, Ponson held him up by his collar. Over the next hour, as the waves battered the three of them in total darkness, Ponson fought to keep everyone alive — holding Mac upright for several minutes, then giving Booga a rest.  "I’m cold, Gerry," Mac said in a weak voice.  Ponson felt helpless and frustrated. Finally, he made the hardest decision he could remember.  "I can’t save you both, Mac," he said sympathetically. "I’ve got to let Booga go." He shooed the dog toward shore, knowing the chances of survival were nearly impossible in this weather. "Hold on, Mac. It’ll be light soon," he said. "Somebody’ll come." But an hour passed without another boat in sight. Moreover, believing in unseen things or miracles had never been Ponson's strong suit. His thoughts drifted to Shannon. She was a believer — but she gave him his space. Another half hour crawled by. The sky slowly began to turn gray, and the waves began to ease. Yet a mist had surrounded them. "I can’t hold on much longer," Mac croaked. For the first time, Gerry remembered what Penny had said: "God loves you, and you can’t do a thing about it!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES He tilted his face toward the empty sky. "If you’re there — please send us a boat," he whispered. Then, as an afterthought, he added, "Please, give me a second chance." Less than a minute later, something moved in the fog. He squinted. A hole in the mist seemed to open. Was it a cross? Suddenly he saw the mast of a boat. He ripped off his shirt and waved it wildly. "Mac! It’s a boat! They see us!" A smaller boat soon ferried them to a larger vessel. As Ponson climbed the rope ladder, he noticed something that stopped him cold.  The name painted on the hull of the boat was "Second Chance."  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Soon there was a churning sound overhead. He felt grateful as he watched his older friend lifted by a medivac helicopter, to be rushed to a hospital. A short while later, the Second Chance boat pulled up to the dock in New Orleans — where another surprise awaited. Dancing in circles on the pier was Booga — alive.  Still, the best surprise was yet to come.  Standing quietly on the dock, tears on her face, was Shannon.  The couple embraced tightly. Ponson knew exactly what he was going to say.  It had come to mind the moment he saw the name of that boat, right after he'd asked for a "second chance." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "God wants me to say this. Will you marry me?" Shannon’s face filled with joy, "Yes." "One condition," he added breathlessly. "Let's do it right away. Will you marry me on Easter Sunday?" Tears filled her eyes. "Yes and yes." Days later at a New Orleans wedding chapel — with Mac, in a wheelchair, as best man — and Booga serving as "best dog" — the couple said their vows and began a brand-new chapter in their lives. Within weeks, Ponson augmented his tasks as a fishing boat captain with a part-time job at Celebration Church in New Orleans.  To this day, as a street preacher, he shares his testimony. This story by SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt is published by special permission. Copyright ©SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. Anyone can learn more about the Godwinks projects at www.godwinks.com. The Ponsons' story was first published in the book "When God Winks at You" by SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt Rushnell. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2295f3fb569bd9084e646 NAU ROUNDUP: Wesche, Kelsey named MPSF diver, diving coach of the year te 2026-04-05T09:20:31.179Z NAU ROUNDUP: Wesche, Kelsey named MPSF diver, diving coach of the year A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d227753fb569bd9084e5d4 Artemis II astronauts face toilet trouble as they head toward the moon te 2026-04-05T09:12:21.097Z Artemis II astronauts face toilet trouble as they head toward the moon The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are more than halfway to the moon after launching Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center, but a familiar problem has surfaced. For the second time since launch, Orion’s toilet is malfunctioning. "During the night, we tried to vent the wastewater tank that's attached to the toilet. We had problems with that, due to suspected blockage we think probably due to ice. So we directed the crew overnight to use their collapsible contingency urine devices," Judd Frieling, the Artemis II flight director, explained during a news conference Saturday. The astronauts encountered a similar problem with the toilet on the first day of their mission. The ship's lunar loo malfunctioned following liftoff and has remained a lingering issue. TRUMP HYPES MOON MISSION AS ARTEMIS II PREPARES TO LIFT OFF UNDER PRESSURE FROM PAST FAILURES Debbie Korth, NASA’s Orion program deputy manager, said the toilet is still operable. "You know, this is a test flight. We're figuring out how these systems work together, but it is operable, and we have redundancy to get us through the mission," she said. The toilet, NASA confirmed, is still available for astronauts to use for solid waste. ARTEMIS II LAUNCH STEALS THE SHOW AT COLLEGE SOFTBALL GAME AS PLAYERS STARE SKYWARD IN AMAZEMENT "Space toilets and bathrooms are something everybody can really understand .. it’s always a challenge," Korth said. John Honeycutt, chair of the mission management team, said the public's interest in the Orion toilet was "kind of human nature." ARTEMIS II CREW DESCRIBES LIFE ABOARD ORION SPACECRAFT ON HISTORIC JOURNEY TO THE MOON AND BACK "I mean, everybody knows how important that is to us here on Earth and it's harder to manage in space. I'm interested in it, you know? I mean, I know we're in a good state right now, but I would really like for it to be in the best state that it can be for the crew's sake," he said. "It's a little bit of camping in space already, but then it makes it camping a little bit tougher when you don't have the full capability of the toilet." "But you know, they're okay and they're trying to manage through the situation," Honeycutt added. NASA said the astronauts reported a smell coming from the bathroom, which is located in the floor of the capsule. "Regarding the smell, I just wanted to make sure you all were tracking the EGS notes of the kind of burning heater smell that was coming from toilet several times," astronaut Christina Koch, who helped address the issue earlier this week, told mission control on Saturday, according to Space.com. Orion will orbit the moon on Monday before heading back to Earth. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d227613fb569bd9084e5cb Kamala Harris' travels and comments clearly point to 2028 te 2026-04-05T09:12:01.416Z Kamala Harris' travels and comments clearly point to 2028 In a move sure to spark more 2028 speculation, former Vice President Kamala Harris will appear next week at a major Democratic Party cattle call in this preseason for the next White House race. Harris will speak on Friday in New York City at the National Action Network’s 35th Anniversary Convention. The gathering, hosted by the civil rights organization's founder, the Rev. Al Sharpton, will give the former vice president and other potential Democratic presidential contenders appearing at the confab an opportunity to speak directly to an influential gathering of Black leaders and activists who are key players among the party's base. It's the latest sign that where Harris is going, and what she's saying and doing, is increasingly generating buzz that the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee is on a likely glidepath towards another White House bid in 2028. KAMALA HARRIS: OUT OF OFFICE BUT BACK ONLINE "Of course we are reading tea leaves," a veteran strategist in the former vice president's political orbit told Fox News Digital. The strategist, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, emphasized that "the only signal that is very clear is that she is going to continue to be an incredibly important fighting force and voice for Democrats and for the country." Harris was mostly out of the headlines for a couple of months after the end of former President Joe Biden's administration early last year. But she started stepping back into the political spotlight last spring and summer, including headlining Democratic National Committee fundraisers. HARRIS, NEWSOM, STIR 2028 SPECULATION AT MAJOR DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING Her strategic decision last summer to pass on launching a 2026 gubernatorial campaign in her home state of California was seen as a clearing of the runway for a 2028 presidential bid. And her nationwide book tour for her memoir on her abbreviated 2024 campaign, when she succeeded Biden as the Democrats' standard-bearer, has helped keep her very visible while building up her email lists and boosting donor interest. With her six-month book tour coming to a close, Harris, who made history as the first female and first Black vice president in the nation's history, is set to make a swing through the South later this month. Her stops to help state parties fundraise include South Carolina, a key early-voting primary state in the Democrats' presidential nominating calendar, as well as the key general election battlegrounds of Georgia and North Carolina. Harris narrowly lost both states and the five other key battlegrounds to President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. "Kamala Harris continues to be an incredibly inspiring force within the Democratic Party, especially among women, among Black voters and voters of color," the strategist in her political circle emphasized. Harris has also been getting more involved on the campaign trail, recording ads for the Democratic National Committee and for the Virginia Democrats with early voting underway in the state's April 21 congressional redistricting referendum. After endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett in last month's Democratic Senate primary in Texas, Harris reached out to the nomination winner, state Rep. James Talarico. She's also talked to other winners in last month's primaries. HARRIS RIPPED BY THE RIGHT OVER TRUMP IRAN WAR SPEECH PRE-BUTTAL Harris has also been increasingly critical of Trump's military strikes on Iran. "He brought America into a war that people don’t want, he has put American troops in harm’s way, costs are rising by the day, and, meanwhile, he has done nothing to address the needs of the people of America," the former vice president argued in a social media video posted ahead of Trump's primetime address to the nation last week. Harris' comments quickly ignited a sharp rebuke from conservatives on social media. Among those responding was Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the House Republican majority leader. "It’s pretty disgraceful for you to claim President Trump has done nothing to meet the needs of the American people," Emmer posted on X. "Here’s the truth: He’s cleaning up the chaos YOU caused here in the United States and across the globe, and is making America great again." The reaction from Republicans is a sign that it's not only Democrats who see Harris as a potential leading contender for the 2028 nomination. Looking ahead, the strategist stressed that "no one knows what she is planning to do for 2028, but until she tells us herself, she is going to continue to travel, speak up about the issues she cares about the most, and the tremendous damage that Trump and this administration are doing to this country and how Democrats are going to continue to fight back." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d2274d3fb569bd9084e5c2 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Tidal Basin traditions and baseball benchmarks te 2026-04-05T09:11:41.509Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Tidal Basin traditions and baseball benchmarks The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights Tidal Basin traditions, baseball benchmarks — and a whole lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d227393fb569bd9084e5af Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly te 2026-04-05T09:11:21.188Z Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly The architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign wants “a moratorium on immigration from third world countries until we can heal ourselves as a nation.” The chaos in Minneapolis has not pushed him off that course. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d227253fb569bd9084e5a6 ICE Arrests in Texas Leave Children to Raise Their Siblings After Parents Are Detained te 2026-04-05T09:11:01.333Z ICE Arrests in Texas Leave Children to Raise Their Siblings After Parents Are Detained Andrea García and her siblings are carrying on in a home reshaped by fear, loss and new responsibility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d227113fb569bd9084e59d Sales of Luxury Bibles Are on the Rise te 2026-04-05T09:10:41.476Z Sales of Luxury Bibles Are on the Rise “This is actually God’s word,” says one collector. “Why not have a really nice copy of it?” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d226fd3fb569bd9084e594 More Drivers Are Showing an Interest in Electric Vehicles te 2026-04-05T09:10:21.681Z More Drivers Are Showing an Interest in Electric Vehicles From the gas pump to the auto show, drivers are talking about electric vehicles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ff8f3fb569bd9084e18f No NIL money for international college athletes? ASU’s Last-Tear Poa awaits legal decision te 2026-04-05T06:22:07.542Z No NIL money for international college athletes? ASU’s Last-Tear Poa awaits legal decision TEMPE – Expectations are high for collegiate athletes. Workouts. Competition. Academic rigor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ff7b3fb569bd9084e186 No NIL money for international college athletes? ASU’s Last-Tear Poa awaits legal decision te 2026-04-05T06:21:47.749Z No NIL money for international college athletes? ASU’s Last-Tear Poa awaits legal decision Arizona State guard Last-Tear Poa has filed a lawsuit that would help international collegiate athletes secure Name, Image and Likeness money. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ff673fb569bd9084e17d Michigan overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win te 2026-04-05T06:21:27.889Z Michigan overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win INDIANAPOLIS — Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel Saturday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ff533fb569bd9084e174 SPORTS-MICHIGAN-OVERWHELMS-ARIZONA-FINAL-FOUR-1-MLI.jpg te 2026-04-05T06:21:07.812Z SPORTS-MICHIGAN-OVERWHELMS-ARIZONA-FINAL-FOUR-1-MLI.jpg Michigan Wolverines guard Trey McKenney (1) is guarded by Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) as Michigan faces Arizona in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Friday, April 3 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ff3f3fb569bd9084e16b No one claimed ownership or injuries in Saturday night RV fire on Bullhead Parkway te 2026-04-05T06:20:47.951Z No one claimed ownership or injuries in Saturday night RV fire on Bullhead Parkway BULLHEAD CITY — No injuries were reported Saturday night in an RV fire on Bullhead Parkway. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ff2b3fb569bd9084e162 Parkway RV Fire.jpg te 2026-04-05T06:20:27.960Z Parkway RV Fire.jpg No one was found near an RV that caught fire Saturday night in the southbound lanes of Bullhead Parkway between Camino Real and Adobe Road. No injuries were reported and it was unknown how the vehicle came to be perpendicular… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ec6c3fb569bd9084df48 Several people detained in possible cockfighting ring bust te 2026-04-05T05:00:28.274Z Several people detained in possible cockfighting ring bust Maricopa County authorities have detained several individuals linked to a possible cockfighting ring. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1e0ad3fb569bd9084ddd0 U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Officials Say te 2026-04-05T04:10:21.750Z U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Officials Say An Air Force officer of a F-15E Strike Eagle shot down on Friday by Iran spent a day in hostile territory with little more than a pistol for protection. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1dbfd3fb569bd9084dd52 Michigan routs Arizona to advance to men's national championship, will take on UConn te 2026-04-05T03:50:21.800Z Michigan routs Arizona to advance to men's national championship, will take on UConn The Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team will return to the national championship for the first time since 2018 after a rout of the Arizona Wildcats, 91-73, in the Final Four. Michigan jumped out to a 16-point lead midway through the first half and never had to look back from there. The high-percentage shooting from Aday Mara and Elliott Cadeau’s ability to knock down the long-range shot was more than enough for the Wolverines to get the win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Wolverines star Yaxel Lendeborg was saddled with two fouls early in the first half and then suffered a tough-looking ankle injury during the period to keep him on the bench. He started the second half and hit two 3-pointers before he called it a night. He looked as though he was struggling with the pain. He managed to score 11 points, including three 3-pointers in 14 minutes of play. As he struggled, Trey McKenney stepped up big time. McKenney was hot from long range. He finished with 16 points on 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Mara led Michigan with 26 points and nine rebounds. Cadeau had 13 points and 10 assists. UCONN'S UNDEFEATED SEASON CRUMBLES AS SOUTH CAROLINA GETS SWEET REVENGE AGAINST REIGNING CHAMPS Arizona was unable to find its rhythm throughout the night, and the continued missed shots sucked the air out of the building. The Wildcats only shot 37% from the floor. Wildcats freshman Koa Peat scored 16 points to lead the team. He also had six rebounds. Brayden Burries and Jaden Bradley each had 13 points. Motiejus Krivas had 11 points. Michigan lost in the 2018 national championship to Jay Wright’s Villanova squad. Their appearance in the Final Four on Saturday night was their third since 1993. The team last won a national championship in 1989 when Glen Rice and the Wolverines knocked off Seton Hall in overtime. The Wolverines will take on the UConn Huskies in the national championship game on Monday night. The Huskies defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini to receive the opportunity at the title. If UConn wins, it will be the Huskies’ third title in four years. 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/69d1d50f3fb569bd9084dca6 El Rio taps experienced leader to oversee transition from North Country HealthCare to Elk Ridge te 2026-04-05T03:20:47.304Z El Rio taps experienced leader to oversee transition from North Country HealthCare to Elk Ridge David Rogers will serve as an executive vice president of El Rio with a focus entirely on Elk Ridge’s operations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1d4fb3fb569bd9084dc9d Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu State Parks see strong visitation with events, campers te 2026-04-05T03:20:27.239Z Cattail Cove, Lake Havasu State Parks see strong visitation with events, campers Area state parks have seen strong visitation numbers in recent weeks, thanks to a new campground area and a wide range of events. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1d29e3fb569bd9084dc38 Trump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock te 2026-04-05T03:10:22.280Z Trump Contemplates Other Cabinet Changes as He Faces Political Clock With the midterms approaching, the president may be running out of time to get new cabinet members confirmed without bipartisan support. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1c6fd3fb569bd9084db5b Enjoying the moment: UCLA’s Lauren Betts balances on-court pressure with off-court fun te 2026-04-05T02:20:45.397Z Enjoying the moment: UCLA’s Lauren Betts balances on-court pressure with off-court fun PHOENIX – After a sluggish and grueling win against Texas on Friday in the 2026 Women’s Final Four, Cori Close offered her apologies to fans. Instead of experiencing overwhelming excitement at the thought of the program’s first NCAA title game, UCLA’s coach felt a tinge of guilt. “I wanted to apologize to all the fans for the rugby match and the 23 turnovers,” Close said after the 51-44 victory. “I want to grow the game so bad. I felt guilty walking off the floor because it was not pretty in any way, shape or form.” Close was only half-serious, of course, The Bruins are ecstatic to be playing for a national championship on Sunday against South Carolina, but at open practice on Saturday, it was clear that there is more pressure on UCLA than ever with the national spotlight on them. That pressure was palpable when fans erupted in applause every time star post player Lauren Betts appeared on the screen. The pressure to grow the game isn’t confined to the programs and coaches, however. It reaches the players, including Betts. Betts simply combats that pressure by focusing on others. “Every time I step out on the floor, I remember that it’s not just about me,” she said. “Just continuing to try to grow the game in any way that I can. I think coach Cori has always done a good job of reminding us that it’s bigger than ourselves.” Both Close and Betts said a major focus of the UCLA program is helping the community, whether that be the immediate Bruins program or the women’s basketball community. But Close has placed a big emphasis on making sure the team balances its on-court production with enjoying the memories along the way. Betts knows this and has made plenty of memories in her third season with UCLA – especially alongside the UCLA dance team with teammates Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker. “Char did a little collab with the dance team for her YouTube channel and I got to be part of it,” Betts said. “It was the most enjoyable experience I’ve had ever.” Being serious when the time comes, but also letting loose and having fun with your teammates is something Betts cherishes about the Bruins. “We just really enjoy each other,” Betts said. “We just want to make it fun. We’re obviously very serious and we like to compete and win games. But you can also enjoy the journey as well.” When it comes to representing the sport, Betts stands on a pedestal made both by fans and other teams due to her domination on the floor. This season, Betts averaged 17.2 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. She was named Big Ten Player of the Year, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and a finalist for the Naismith Trophy, given annually to the best college player. Betts’ dominance has continued into the NCAA Tournament. She notched her third double-double of the tournament against Texas on Friday with 16 points and 11 rebounds.  Betts does not feel the pressure of playing in a tournament scenario. Instead, she sees it as an opportunity to continue playing the way she has all season long. “My biggest mindset going into every single game is just rebound and play defense and the points will come,” she said. “I have no doubt that my teammates are going to try to find me. But I think when I do my job on the defensive end, that really gets me going.” Advancing to the title game is special enough, but UCLA has become all the more special for Betts because she shares it with her best friend and sister, Sienna. “She’s not just my little sister,” Betts said. “We really get on each other … we bicker. I mean, the love for each other, it’s really strong. It means a lot to me to be playing in a national championship with her.” Betts knows the importance of the game on Sunday against South Carolina – and the importance is only furthered by her desire to bring home hardware to Los Angeles. “I don’t think I can even put it to words like how much it would mean for everyone, their families, this program, the alums,” Betts said. “It’s just really special to see all the support that we’ve had this entire tournament.  “To bring it back would be like a dream come true for all of us. That’s the goal we’ve had from the very beginning.” The post Enjoying the moment: UCLA’s Lauren Betts balances on-court pressure with off-court fun appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1c24f3fb569bd9084dad1 That’s So Raven: Johnson-Latson connection driving force for S. Carolina te 2026-04-05T02:00:47.290Z That’s So Raven: Johnson-Latson connection driving force for S. Carolina PHOENIX – Almost five years ago to the day, Raven Johnson and Ta’Niya Latson captured the GEICO Nationals championship as high school teammates. Combining for 48 points in a 70-50 win as guards for Atlanta’s Westlake, the two future college superstars showed off their skills. “I always think of the national championship that we won,” Johnson said Saturday. “I remember we played a really good team. Ta’Niya and I were feeding off each other, we were throwing lobs to each other.” After securing the title in the last high school game they would play together, the emotions finally hit them, reacting in the only way they saw fit. They cried. “(We were) telling each other how much we feed off each other, what our connection is,” Johnson said. “Ta’Niya makes me a better version of myself. She pushes me to a point where I don’t even know I can go.” Now, Latson and Johnson have the opportunity to do it again, this time around in a very different situation.  Instead of the high school stage in 2021, the two will suit up for South Carolina as it takes on UCLA in the 2026 national championship Sunday in Mortgage Matchup Arena.  Although their college journeys will end at the same spot, it did not start that way. After winning the title at Westlake as a senior, Johnson went off to South Carolina, where she spent five seasons – she was sidelined with an injury her first year – and advanced to the Final Four the subsequent four seasons, cutting down the nets in 2023-24. The path was not as straight forward for Latson. She was a junior when she dropped 31 for Westlake in the national title game. For her senior year of high school, she opted to transfer to American Heritage in Plantation, Florida, the same state in which she spent her first two years of high school.  Winning the state title as a senior, she stayed in-state to start her college career. Spending her first three years at Florida State, Latson never made it past the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament as a Seminoles player. National glory on her mind, she opted to transfer, and where better than to the school that not only had her high school teammate, but was in the midst of advancing to five consecutive Final Fours.  Forty minutes from national champion title holder, Latson believes the move paid off. “I was really confident in coming to South Carolina,” Latson said. “I still am. I wouldn’t change anything. I would 100% do it again. My role obviously changed, but I didn’t let that affect me. At the end of the day, I knew why I came here. It was to play in the national championship and win it.” Although the Gamecocks sit one win away from winning their second national title in three years, the path to get here was not clear. Despite South Carolina only picking up three losses before the tournament, that mark doesn’t necessarily meet the incredibly high standards of the program. However, Latson feels that the losses gave necessary lessons that led the Gamecocks to the title game. “Through the adversity and everything that we went through, through the highs, through the lows, we stayed together,” Latson said. “We got closer. I feel like every loss we had this season, it led us up to this moment.” While South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has brought eight teams to the Final Four, she still sees the differences in each one. She highlighted her guards and their journeys as a primary difference from this year’s team. “If I had to give (the year) a title, it would be sacrifice,” Staley said. “Sacrifice for players like Ta’Niya Latson. Sacrifice for Raven, us not having her in the future.” The player that has been highlighted most in emphasizing team identity is Johnson, whose previous years in Columbia has led up to 2025-26, where the senior has fully embraced her role as a leader. One of the most important parts of the team’s identity is positivity. Staley pointed to Johnson’s influence on the team’s mindset as heavily impactful. “There’s winning behaviors,” Staley said. “Raven during this time only wants to hear and see things that are only going to help us. If she hears something or sees something that doesn’t fit that, she addresses it, which is the coolest.” One moment that put Johnson’s leadership skills on blast happened near the end of Friday’s Final Four win against UConn. During Staley’s spat with Huskies coach Geno Auriemma, which picked up heavy attention online, Johnson recognized an opportunity to make a positive impact while Staley was animated.  Johnson gave Staley a high five. While it wasn’t a grand gesture, it was still important.  “It’s classic Raven,” Staley said. “She makes me laugh even in the most difficult situations because she’s so innocent. She is a really kindhearted young lady. Sometimes you need people around you to put things in perspective. It truly was calming for her to do that.” As the Gamecocks sit on the precipice of achieving a fourth all-time national title, Johnson, who cut down the nets twice before, remains a crucial part of the team’s latest journey. While value on the court is undeniable, her connection to her coach is a unique bond that brought South Carolina to Phoenix. This connection was highlighted during Saturday’s press conference ahead of Sunday’s championship game.  While Johnson sat, taking questions from the media, Staley quietly stood in the back, watching her star player talk. Smiling like a proud parent, she paid attention when a reporter asked Johnson a question about staying motivated through her third national championship. “I mean, Coach Staley, in practice,” Johnson said, then paused. Johnson had seen Staley in the room earlier, but took the time to make eye contact with her coach. While no words were exchanged and the delay lasted no longer than five seconds, the small looks between the two filled the room with an understanding of their relationship. Getting a slight green light from her coach, Johnson cut short her answer for one that had more honesty. “I want to win, honestly,” Johnson said. “I don’t want to just win for myself, I want to win for my teammates, for Coach Staley, I want to win for South Carolina. I want to win for the people … in front of us. I just want to win.” The post That’s So Raven: Johnson-Latson connection driving force for S. Carolina appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1bb413fb569bd9084d9e3 DHS slams Democrat Sen Chris Van Hollen claim, says illegal alien caused crash while fleeing ICE te 2026-04-05T01:30:41.780Z DHS slams Democrat Sen Chris Van Hollen claim, says illegal alien caused crash while fleeing ICE The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday pushed back on claims by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., that ICE agents struck an "asylum seeker," saying the man is an illegal immigrant who caused a crash while trying to evade arrest. DHS told Fox News that the man in question is a Honduran illegal immigrant with a final order of removal dating back to 2018. According to DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers attempted to arrest the individual, identified as Ever Omar Alvarenga-Rios, on Thursday in Baltimore, but he allegedly tried to evade arrest. When officers conducted a vehicle stop, Alvarenga allegedly failed to comply with law enforcement and "drove recklessly" through the city, DHS said. DHS SAYS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT INJURED HEAD AFTER HITTING CONCRETE WALL WHILE FLEEING ICE, DENIES BEATING CLAIMS DHS claimed that Alvarenga then "slammed on his brakes," causing a multi-vehicle crash. He then attempted to flee on foot and ignored law enforcement commands, DHS said, adding that ICE officers "followed their training and used the minimum amount of force necessary to make the arrest." DHS said the two officers involved in the incident were injured and taken to the hospital. DHS SAYS ICE AGENTS RAMMED BY VEHICLES AMID MINNEAPOLIS ENFORCEMENT SURGE: 'AGGRESSIVELY ASSAULTED' "This illegal alien broke our laws, resisted arrest, sent two ICE law enforcement officers to the hospital, and endangered the general public. Thankfully both our officers are expected to make a full recovery," DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement. "This dangerous attempt to resist arrest comes after sanctuary politicians have encouraged illegal aliens to evade arrest by hosting webinars instructing illegal aliens how to avoid being caught. Sanctuary politicians must stop encouraging this reckless behavior that endangers illegal aliens, our officers, and the public," she added. Van Hollen on Saturday posted photos on social media of the man in a hospital bed, describing him as an "asylum seeker" who was rear-ended by an ICE vehicle while driving to work Thursday in Baltimore. According to Van Hollen, the man suffered "significant injuries to his head, chest, back and hands." The Maryland Democrat also said the man was detained and claimed ICE was violating his rights by denying him access to attorneys. Fox News Digital has reached out to Van Hollen's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1b43b3fb569bd9084d91b Illegal migrant charged in deadly 124 mph chase that killed pregnant teen, unborn child te 2026-04-05T01:00:43.347Z Illegal migrant charged in deadly 124 mph chase that killed pregnant teen, unborn child The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Saturday an immigration detainer has been lodged against an illegal immigrant accused of leading Ohio deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash killing a pregnant 17-year-old girl and her unborn child, and injuring another woman. Tarsem Singh, an Indian national, was recently indicted on vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide charges, according to DHS. He is being held on a $1 million bond, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an arrest detainer with Ohio authorities. The fatal Feb. 16 chase was initiated after a Darke County Sheriff's Office deputy noticed an SUV driving nearly 25 mph over the speed limit. ‘VIRGINIA FATHER’ CHARGED WITH MURDERING INFANT DAUGHTER IS ILLEGAL ALIEN, SAYS DHS Officials said the deputy attempted to catch up to the SUV, allegedly driven by Singh, and paced the vehicle at 100 mph. As the deputy activated his emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop, the SUV sped away, driving roughly five miles at speeds reaching 124 mph before crashing into an eastbound vehicle on a curve, according to the sheriff's office. The deputy immediately notified dispatch of the crash and checked for injuries, finding pregnant 17-year-old Ashlee Holmes, Singh's passenger, dead after being ejected from the vehicle, local outlet WDTN reported. EXCLUSIVE: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RELEASED UNDER BIDEN 'CATCH-AND-RELEASE' ALLEGEDLY KILLS DRIVER IN POLICE CHASE Singh was taken by CareFlight to Miami Valley Hospital. The female driver of the eastbound vehicle was conscious and alert with injuries, and taken to Union City to Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana, according to the sheriff's office. Officials said the pursuit lasted less than three minutes from the time it was initiated until the crash. It is unclear why Holmes was in Singh's vehicle. "This is yet another tragic reminder of why illegal aliens should not be driving cars on America’s roads," DHS acting assistant secretary Lauren Bis wrote in a statement. "A 17-year-old woman and her unborn child are now dead as a result of this illegal alien’s reckless actions." Singh allegedly entered the country illegally in February 2017 through the southern border in California and was arrested before being ordered released by a judge on bond. Bis said the newly filed ICE detainer was lodged against Singh to ensure he is "never released and allowed back behind the wheel to put more innocent lives at risk." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1af8a3fb569bd9084d890 UConn dispatches Illinois to make third men's national title game in four years te 2026-04-05T00:40:42.186Z UConn dispatches Illinois to make third men's national title game in four years The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team is headed back to the national championship game for the third time in the last four years after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four. The Huskies, who were leading by as much as 14 points, fended off a late 10-0 run from Illinois to keep their championship hopes alive. Tarris Reed Jr. ended the run with a lay-up in the paint, then a turnover led to a Solo Ball one-handed slam. This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1ad373fb569bd9084d863 Tiny patients at HonorHealth NICU celebrate spring te 2026-04-05T00:30:47.655Z Tiny patients at HonorHealth NICU celebrate spring HonorHealth NICU babies were dressed in bunny hats just in time for Easter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1a86d3fb569bd9084d7a7 Judge Pauses Trump Demand for Student Race Data in 17 States te 2026-04-05T00:10:21.521Z Judge Pauses Trump Demand for Student Race Data in 17 States The Trump administration had said it would collect data from colleges to ensure compliance with a Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action in admissions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1a3d23fb569bd9084d720 Paul McCartney says he found freedom after Beatles split through late wife Linda's unique personal philosophy te 2026-04-04T23:50:42.503Z Paul McCartney says he found freedom after Beatles split through late wife Linda's unique personal philosophy Paul McCartney is opening up about how his wife helped him deal with the breakup of The Beatles. In the documentary, "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run," director Morgan Neville spoke with the 83-year-old musician about his life after The Beatles, and how a mantra he learned from his late wife, Linda McCartney, helped him cope, teaching him "not to be too uptight." "In a situation like that you lost your job, you can get uptight very easily," he said. "One of my favorite expressions of hers was, you'd be saying, 'Oh, I don't know. I'd love to do so and so, but I can't. I can't,' and she'd say, 'it's allowed.' It's like all the weight just went off. It's allowed. Yeah, of course it is. So those kind of things really impressed me and I think probably made me think a lot more was allowed than was." Linda and Paul met in 1967, while she was working as a photographer, and were married two years later in March 1969. Throughout their marriage, the two welcomed three children: Mary, Stella and James. PAUL MCCARTNEY REVEALS EXPLOSIVE 'F--- YOU, JOHN' MOMENT AFTER BEATLES LAWSUIT In the documentary, Paul called Linda "a freeing influence," saying that while she grew up in a "posh" area of New York and "was on track to become the sort of company wife," that's not what she wanted. "She liked rock and roll, and she would do things like sneak out of the house late at night to and drive into New York with a boyfriend," he said. "So there was a lot of freedom in her thinking, so I think that's really was good for me." A few years after The Beatles broke up, Paul formed the band Wings, with Linda joining full-time as a keyboardist and also providing vocals. PAUL MCCARTNEY SAYS YOKO ONO CLAIMED JOHN LENNON 'MIGHT HAVE BEEN GAY' AFTER HIS DEATH Wings went on to become one of the biggest bands of the 1970s, with hits like "Band on the Run," "Live and Let Die" and "My Love," and two Grammy Award wins. When thinking about that time, Paul says when he listens to the music and hears "these beautiful harmonies coming from Linda," he still stands in awe of her talent. "I think wait a minute there was no auto tune. We didn't have any of...that's real," he said. "She hadn't had any lessons and it was just a love of singing. I liked her voice. Her style was not operatic. It was not blues." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Paul and Linda were married for nearly 30 years before her death in 1998 at the age of 58, following a battle with breast cancer. During an interview with BBC Radio Scotland's Ricky Ross Meets Paul shared that following her death, "I think I cried for about a year on and off." "You expect to see them walk in, this person you love, because you are so used to them," he said. "I cried a lot. It was almost embarrassing except it seemed the only thing to do." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The couple's eldest daughter, Mary, followed in her mother's footsteps, growing up to be a photographer. Their middle child, Stella, famously went on to become a fashion designer, calling herself "one of the first nepo-babies" in an interview with Time in 2023. Their son James is now a musician, having partnered with his father's former bandmate, John Lennon's son, Sean Lennon to write the 2024 song, "Primrose Hill." Paul also shares daughter Beatrice, with his second wife, Heather Mills, and was also stepfather to Linda's daughter Heather from her previous marriage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d19f233fb569bd9084d696 Massive manhunt underway in New Hampshire town after gunman allegedly wounds police officer, fires on family te 2026-04-04T23:30:43.177Z Massive manhunt underway in New Hampshire town after gunman allegedly wounds police officer, fires on family State and local authorities are searching for an armed suspect who allegedly opened fire at family members and responding law enforcement in New Hampshire on Saturday, wounding at least one police officer and triggering a massive manhunt. The suspect, described as a middle-aged White man, allegedly shot at his family members just after 1:30 p.m. local time, and was later tracked down by officers. He then opened fire on the responding officers, striking one of them, according to New Hampshire State Police. The wounded officer, who has not yet been publicly identified, was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. The gunman allegedly ran from the scene and additional law enforcement personnel responded to set up a perimeter around the area in an effort to contain the suspect. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs just over 200 pounds, according to state police. He has black hair and hazel eyes, and is believed to be traveling on foot. NEW HAMPSHIRE MAN SHOT DEAD DURING WEDDING AT COUNTRY CLUB, SUSPECT FACES MURDER CHARGE The Raymond Police Department said an automated message was sent by NH 911 for residents to shelter in place. Officials warned residents in the area of Ham and Nottingham roads to take cover and "anticipate a presence of uniformed law enforcement personnel." Multiple roads remain closed, including Route 156, according to the department. State police told Fox News Digital it is assisting with the search, along with additional law enforcement agencies. The Raymond Police Department and Rockingham County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital. Raymond is a small town in southern New Hampshire, about 20 minutes east of Manchester and roughly an hour north of Boston, Massachusetts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d19a4b3fb569bd9084d60b AI-Driven school expanding to major US cities despite union pushback te 2026-04-04T23:10:03.043Z AI-Driven school expanding to major US cities despite union pushback An unconventional private school model that replaces traditional classroom lectures with artificial intelligence is gearing up for a massive nationwide expansion this fall, even as critics and powerful teachers unions sound the alarm. Alpha Schools, which says its students learn twice as fast as those in "standard" schools, is planning to open new campuses in Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, and several California hubs, including Santa Monica, Palo Alto, and the East Bay. The school already operates in Austin, New York, and Miami. The Alpha model is built on a "two-hour core" subject requirement. Students spend their mornings using adaptive AI software to master academics like math and English before transitioning to an afternoon of "life skills" workshops and project-based learning. AI RISKS TO KIDS, WORKERS RISING FASTER THAN REGULATION, NEW GROUP WARNS According to the school, the results are significant: Despite the high-end branding, the school is facing a wall of skepticism from the education establishment. Researchers warn that the long-term effects of removing human teachers from the primary instructional role are unknown. "The research on personalized learning and [AI learning] is mixed at best," Charles Logan, an education researcher at Northwestern’s Center for Responsible Technology, Policy and Public Dialogue, told Block Club Chicago. "I think the Alpha Schools’ approach to adaptive tutoring is like an open experiment [and] is not supported by critical research." FBI RAID INVOLVING LA SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT POSSIBLY TIED TO FAILED $6M AI DEAL, POTENTIAL CONFLICT The school has already hit regulatory roadblocks. Efforts to secure charter school status—which would allow it to receive public funding—have been rejected in several states. Pennsylvania officials denied the school’s application, stating the model "fails to demonstrate how the tools... would ensure alignment to Pennsylvania academic standards." The school’s arrival in Chicago has drawn sharp condemnation from labor leaders who view the model as a threat to traditional public education. Pankaj Sharma, Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, slammed the school in a statement to Fox News Digital, linking the model to "the voucher lobby." "Exorbitant tuition for a school with a MAGA founder, no teachers, no state accreditation, but an AI platform that surveils children and has a track record of harmful outcomes? No thank you," Sharma said. "Melania can keep her robots and public dollars should stay in public schools." Ebony DeBerry, an elected member of the Chicago Board of Education, expressed similar concerns, telling Block Club Chicago that human teachers are vital for "emotional support" and "problem-solving skills" that technology cannot replicate. AI STUDENT ADVOCATE AMONG FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION GUESTS Alpha founder Mackenzie Price is pushing back against what the school calls a "mainstream media" narrative. In a 2024-2025 year-end reflection, the school addressed the "robot" stigma. "They paint a picture of robot terminator AI tutors, without substantive human guidance," the document stated. "But the truth about Alpha is the opposite. Adult humans—we call them teachers, guides and coaches—are the most important part of our schools." The school maintains that its "guides" provide the motivational and emotional support students need, while the AI simply handles the data-driven heavy lifting of personalized instruction. While the Chicago Teachers Union remained silent on the expansion, districts in other expansion zones, such as Conroe Independent School District in Texas, say they are monitoring the model but noted there is currently "limited data" on the success of AI-driven campuses. The Chicago Teachers Union did not respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d197f43fb569bd9084d5bc A de facto pro forma: Why Washington fixated these sessions as the DHS shutdown dragged on through recess te 2026-04-04T23:00:04.684Z A de facto pro forma: Why Washington fixated these sessions as the DHS shutdown dragged on through recess Carpe diem. If you’ve wondered why all of Washington buzzed so much this week about "pro forma" sessions in the House and Senate, here’s your chance to find out why. Come on now. Tempus fugit. There’s no time like the present. Hopefully, when you finish reading this, you can declare veni, vidi, vici when it comes to your understanding of pro forma sessions in the House and Senate. Let’s start with what pro forma means and why it holds application in Congress. SEN. MIKE LEE URGES TRUMP TO INVOKE RARE CONSTITUTIONAL POWER TO FORCE CONGRESS BACK FROM SPRING RECESS In Latin, "pro forma" refers to "a matter of form." In other words, something appears real, but it’s just perfunctory. For decades, the House and Senate have used the parliamentary artifice of a "pro forma" session to adhere to the Constitutional requirement of meeting every three days. Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution states that "Neither House, during the Session of Congress, shall, without the Consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other Place than that in which the two Houses shall be sitting." That means the House and Senate must convene at three-day intervals — unless both bodies approved the same "adjournment resolution" to allow one another to depart Washington for an extended period of time. In other words, the House and Senate must vote and agree to be out at the same time. And if there’s no consensus on an adjournment resolution, the House and Senate technically must "meet" every three days. The House and Senate often fail to sync up on an adjournment resolution because the party opposite the President wants to block him from using his power to install cabinet officials or other figures via a "recess appointment" — thus circumnavigating the Senate confirmation process. That makes it challenging to approve an adjournment resolution. But that’s another matter. Back to pro forma sessions. Sans an adjournment resolution, the House and Senate simply gavel in and gavel out every three days. There is (usually) no legislative business. These are pro forma sessions. The House and Senate meet "in form." But don’t accomplish anything. There’s often only one lawmaker on hand — the person who presides. House pro forma sessions usually run two or three minutes. Senate sessions are even more abbreviated — usually lasting 25 to 35 seconds. What constitutes a Congressional meeting? Just those few seconds of session time suffices. Some years ago, senators actually held an informal competition, racing through pro formas in an attempt to see who could conduct the meeting the fastest. The quickest pro forma session clocked in at a blistering 21 seconds. Here’s the parliamentary posture of the House and Senate last week: The Senate adjourned for the day in the wee hours on Friday, March 28. The House followed suit just before midnight the same night. Without an adjournment resolution, both would meet the next Tuesday. Therefore, if the House or Senate wouldn’t have to meet again until Tuesday. GOP RAILS AGAINST 'S--- SANDWICH' DEAL AS ALL EYES TURN TO HOUSE TO END DHS SHUTDOWN There’s nothing written prohibiting the House or Senate from conducting legislative business during a pro forma session. In other words, either body just has to conduct some legislative business to convert a pro forma session into a de facto session. So that’s why it was though that the Senate’s pro forma session on Tuesday was ripe for activity as the DHS shutdown continued. Some House Republicans demanded that the Senate align with what the House passed Friday night: a bill which funded all of the Department of Homeland Security for two months. The Senate gaveled to order on Tuesday morning around 10:33 am et (a couple of moments late). Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., presided. But after 31 seconds, Hoeven adjourned the Senate without any business. Hoeven himself — or any senator — could have tried to pass the House bill with the skeleton crew on hand. Sen. Chris Coons, D-D.E., was the only other senator in the chamber. Coons or anyone else could have sought recognition to speak. But none of that happened. And then the Senate adjourned, only to meet again Thursday morning (note the three-day interlude) at 7 a.m. for another pro forma session. Pro forma sessions are customarily one of the most dull exercises in Congress. A skeleton crew of floor staff are there. Those asked to preside over the sessions are lawmakers who need to be in Washington for some reason over a recess or those who don’t go home often. Depending on which party has the majority, lawmakers from Maryland, Virginia or West Virginia frequently preside — simply because they are nearby. A limited number of reporters surface. They’re all thirsty for a quote or soundbite — simply because so few other lawmakers are available thanks to the recess. The whole enterprise starts and wraps up within minutes and everyone goes back home. But that was not the case with last Tuesday’s Senate session. Everyone wanted to see if Republicans might try to approve the House-passed DHS bill. Or for that matter, if the House may attempt to align with the Senate and pass its bill. Neither happened. Even though a flood of reporters descended on the Capitol. BEHIND THE SCENES OF CONGRESS' ELEVENTH-HOUR RUSH TO FUND THE DHS But the drama was higher this past Thursday morning. On Wednesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., dramatically reversed himself and consented to the Senate-passed bill to fund all the Department of Homeland Security through Oct. 1 — except the Border Patrol and ICE. Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., published a joint statement endorsing the Senate’s strategy. And so around dawn on Thursday, Thune himself showed up to pass the Senate package again. The presence of the Majority or Minority Leader on the floor during a pro forma session is nearly unprecedented. It’s a magna momemti when it comes to a pro forma meeting. This was not an ordinary pro forma. And even though nothing happened on Tuesday, neither of those sessions were far from the customary pro formas Congress usually sees during a recess. It was presumed that the House would align in its pro forma session later Thursday morning. But consternation gripped the House Republican Conference. How was Johnson suddenly endorsing the Senate deal which he just characterized as a "joke" a few days earlier? That’s to say nothing of Johnson twisting himself in multiple knots and aggravating all wings of the GOP Conference. So the House took no action. Which is why DHS remains shut down since the House and Senate have magnified the scope and potential for all four pro forma sessions held in recent days. It turns out that all of these high-profile pro forma sessions were just bona fide pro forma sessions. Nil actum est. Congress didn’t accomplish anything. Again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d195a23fb569bd9084d58e Foodist Awards recognize Arizona industry best te 2026-04-04T22:50:10.329Z Foodist Awards recognize Arizona industry best The team from The Vig celebrated a win on Feb. 23 when they were named Favorite Neighborhood Hangout at the 2026 Foodist Award (photo courtesy of Genuine Concepts/The Vig). In late February, Warehouse215 in Phoenix hosted the Arizona Restaurant Association’s Foodist Awards, an extravagant evening where the hospitality industry’s crème de la crème were awarded in an array of categories. The Foodist Awards serves as the Arizona Restaurant Association’s official awards program, recognizing the best of the best including restaurants, bars, companies and individuals who demonstrate exceptional business acumen, leadership and creativity while shaping Arizona’s culinary landscape. “It is hard to describe the feeling and vibe of this event, but it’s safe to say that spirits were high as we presented our 12th Annual Foodist Awards, which really is Arizona’s biggest night in food,” said Steve Chucri, Arizona Restaurant Association (ARA) president and CEO. “Every single nominee and finalist is extremely deserving, but last night shined the light on the places and people that are changing our culinary scene for the better every single day.” In addition to a variety of categories previously presented, this year, six new categories were featured including Best Bread, Top Happy Hour Spot, Best Place to Watch a Game, Immersive Culinary Experience, Favorite Neighborhood Hangout and Hotel Restaurant Hot Spot. The Foodist Awards winners were determined by public votes and contributions from this year’s Foodist Awards panelists. Among those recognized were Highball Cocktail Bar, Most Creative Handcrafted Cocktails; Buck & Rider, Top Happy Hour Spot; Zipps Sports Grill, Best Place to Watch a Game; The Vig, Favorite Neighborhood Hangout; Sushi Friend, Phenomenal Fast Casual Concept; and Aunt Chilada’s, Uniquely Arizona. In a social media post following the event, The Vig said, “What a night! We are incredibly honored to have received the 2026 Foodist Award for Favorite Neighborhood Hangout, presented by the Arizona Restaurant Association. From day one, our mission was to create a space where everyone feels like a local and every seat feels like the best in the house. A little quirky, a lot of fun, and always dependable. Thank you for making us your home away from home.” For a complete list of 2026 winners, visit https://foodistawards.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1934d3fb569bd9084d520 Lakers' Austin Reaves to miss signifiant time with injury as team takes another blow before playoffs te 2026-04-04T22:40:13.589Z Lakers' Austin Reaves to miss signifiant time with injury as team takes another blow before playoffs The Los Angeles Lakers appeared to have taken another hit to their lineup with only five games remaining before the playoffs tip-off. The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves for the rest of the regular season as the guard suffered a left oblique muscle injury, ESPN first reported on Saturday. Reaves is reportedly expected to miss 4-6 weeks. The team will have a road game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The franchise later announced the injury. Reaves has emerged as one of the Lakers’ top players since he joined Los Angeles before the 2021-22 season. The former Oklahoma and Wichita State player joined the Lakers as an undrafted free agent. He started to earn starting time during his third season with the franchise. The 27-year-old has played in 51 games this year. He’s averaging 23.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. He played 27 minutes in the team’s 139-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. NBA FACES PRESSURE TO ALTER 65-GAME ELIGIBILITY RULE FOR PLAYERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARDS Word of Reaves’ season-ending ailment came a day after the team also lost Luka Doncic for the rest of the regular season with a left hamstring strain. Doncic was in the running for the NBA MVP award and scored 600 points in the month of March. "Our mission, it hasn’t changed," Lakers head coach J.J. Redick said earlier Saturday. "The rest of these guys and my staff, we’re going after the 3-seed, and we’re going to try to win a playoff series." Reaves will be eligible for a lucrative contract extension in the offseason if he declines his player option for the 2026-27 season. Reports indicated that Reaves will likely decline the option. The Lakers’ final game of the season will come on April 12 against the Utah Jazz. 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/69d190ec3fb569bd9084d4d6 Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots te 2026-04-04T22:30:04.293Z Travel experts warn against one tipping habit while visiting popular vacation spots For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature — but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on the table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warns. "You're just raising the bar and messing up the local balance," Steves wrote in a blog post. "And it's bad style." And in busy settings, "the wrong party might pocket the change," Steves warned. BARTENDERS SAY ONE COMMON REQUEST COSTS THEM TIPS — AND SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE NO IDEA In countries like Germany, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg, plus parts of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, tipping with coins can even be perceived as rude, according to Mashed. The expectation differs from the U.S., where servers often rely on tips to supplement low base wages — a dynamic that, along with constant digital tipping prompts, has fueled growing frustration. Nearly nine in 10 Americans say tipping culture is "out of control," Fox News Digital recently reported. But in Europe, where servers are paid a living wage, tipping is not a necessity and handing over a handful of small coins may come across as dismissive. RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE "It is not always the amount alone that shapes the impression," said LaDell Carter, founding partner of Royal Expression Travels in Maryland. "It is the presentation and the intention behind it," she told Fox News Digital. Carter added that in more refined settings, particularly, scattered coins can feel like an afterthought. That doesn’t mean travelers should abandon tipping altogether. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Steves advises a simple, face-to-face approach that is especially appropriate in Germanic countries, where leaving coins behind is frowned upon. When settling a 10-euro bill with a 20-euro note, say "Eleven, please," signaling the server to keep 1 euro as a tip and return the rest in change. When percentages are used, they’re modest by American standards. Around 5% is considered adequate, while 10% is generous, according to Steves. In fact, tipping 15% to 20% can be seen as excessive. "Resist the urge to tip American-style," he advises. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Payment method also matters. While card payments are widely accepted, tips are often best given in cash to ensure they go directly to the server, as some businesses may not pass along card-based gratuities in full. Steves also recommends skipping tips at casual counter-service spots, rounding up taxi fares and giving small tips to guides and hotel staff. It's important to keep in mind that a one-size-fits-all approach won't work in Europe, said Steve Schwab, Arizona-based CEO of Casago, a vacation rental and property management company. "It can vary from one country to the next, so we can’t exactly generalize it as 'European tipping culture,'" Schwab told Fox News Digital. "In general, the Nordic countries are the ones where tipping is least expected, largely because they are known for paying high wages and/or including service charges in their bills already," he added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Experts also recommend reviewing the bill carefully, checking for built-in service charges and observing local customs before deciding what to leave. When it doubt, don't be afraid to ask the locals for country-specific norms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d18e973fb569bd9084d4a9 City files suit to keep initiative off July ballot te 2026-04-04T22:20:07.767Z City files suit to keep initiative off July ballot Late Tuesday afternoon, the Sedona City Council filed a lawsuit against the Save Sedona Committee, the Yavapai and Coconino county recorders and the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors “seeking clarity” on the legality of Proposition 403. According to the suit, the question is whether municipal zone Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d18e933fb569bd9084d484 Archaeologists find 2,100-year-old bullet that sent 'sarcastic' message to enemy forces te 2026-04-04T22:20:03.721Z Archaeologists find 2,100-year-old bullet that sent 'sarcastic' message to enemy forces Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,100-year-old sling bullet in Israel — inscribed with a sarcastic message aimed at enemy forces. The scientists found the bullet in a necropolis area along an ancient road at Hippos, once a prominent bishop's seat during the Byzantine era. The city was known as Susita during the Hellenistic period, which lasted from 323 B.C. to about 31 B.C. The projectile, which officials date to the second century B.C., was carved with the Greek word, "Learn," according to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital. COIN USED AS BUS FARE TURNS OUT TO BE 2,000-YEAR-OLD RELIC, ITS JOURNEY STILL A MYSTERY A picture of the ancient, oval-shaped lead sling bullet shows faint traces of the Greek script. Michael Eisenberg, Ph.D., a University of Haifa archaeologist who recently published his findings in the journal PEQ, along with colleague Arleta Kowalewska, believes the phrase was a sarcastic taunt. "At Hippos alone, 69 such projectiles have been identified so far, but this is the first in the world to bear the inscription 'Learn,'" said Eisenberg, per the March release. "This represents local sarcastic humor on the part of the city's defenders, who wished to teach their enemies a lesson with a wink: ‘Learn your lesson!’" The artifact is roughly 3.2 centimeters long and 1.95 centimeters wide, weighing 38 grams. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Excavators observed signs of impact damage on the projectile and believe it once weighed 45 grams. The projectile was likely "fired by the city’s defenders from the city walls toward the enemy advancing to besiege the city," officials said. Lead bullets were considered a cheap but lethal form of ammunition at the time. "Sling bullets were produced by casting lead in stone molds in a relatively simple process that could be carried out even during a military campaign," the release noted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Officials said that "many projectiles were decorated with the name of a military commander, the name of a city, sarcastic humor similar to ‘Catch!' or symbols intended to imbue them with power, such as a trident, lightning bolt or scorpion." The artifact represents an unusual and unprecedented find, said Eisenberg. "To find a sling bullet with an inscription is very rare; to find this Greek word on a sling bullet is the first time in the world," Eisenberg told Fox News Digital. "We know of similar mocking or sarcastic humor directed at the enemy, but this specific example was unknown and reveals the humorous local trend among the Hellenistic defenders of Hippos." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES He also noted the significance of where it was found — which strongly suggests it was fired during a siege.  "The bullet's location near the ancient main road below the city's fortifications, in addition to the impact mark on the bullet, supplies a colorful reconstruction of the defenders shooting the bullet toward the besieging forces advancing towards the city," said Eisenberg. The discovery adds to a growing list of major archaeological finds at Hippos. Excavations unearthed a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly at Hippos last year, possibly the world's oldest nursing home. Also at Hippos, archaeologists found a trove of ancient jewelry and gold coins last year, thanks to metal detectors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d18c3b3fb569bd9084d43a At least 13 people injured after vehicle slams into Louisiana parade: sheriff's office te 2026-04-04T22:10:03.139Z At least 13 people injured after vehicle slams into Louisiana parade: sheriff's office More than a dozen people have been taken to the hospital after a vehicle struck multiple parade participants on Saturday in New Iberia, Louisiana. The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office said the crash happened at an intersection and multiple people were injured. Acadian Ambulance, a local ambulance service, reported it took 11 patients to the hospital by ambulance and two patients by medical helicopter. The sheriff's office said some of the injuries are believed to be serious. CAR BARRELS INTO CROWD OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA BAR, GUNFIRE ERUPTS IN CHAOTIC SCENE CAUGHT ON VIDEO Ten ambulances and two helicopters responded to the scene, according to Acadian. Deputies confirmed the driver, who has not yet been publicly identified, is in custody. Based on the preliminary investigation, officials said the wreck "does not appear to be an intentional act." It is unclear what led to the incident. New Iberia is a small Cajun town located in southern Louisiana, about 30 minutes away from Lafayette. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d189e63fb569bd9084d3ec New York Jets own the longest playoff drought in major North American pro sports after the Sabres clinched te 2026-04-04T22:00:06.097Z New York Jets own the longest playoff drought in major North American pro sports after the Sabres clinched Misery loves company, but unfortunately for the New York Jets, they don’t have any more company. With the Buffalo Sabres clinching a playoff berth for the first time in 14 seasons and ending the longest playoff drought in NHL history, the Jets now have sole possession of the longest playoff drought among any team in major North American professional sports. The last time the Jets made the playoffs was the 2010 season, when they lost in the AFC Championship Game to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Barring a miraculous turnaround, it seems unlikely the Jets will make the playoffs next season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In Aaron Glenn’s first season as head coach, the team went 3-14 and became the first team in NFL history not to record an interception over the course of the season. At the trade deadline, they traded away star defenders Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams in exchange for draft picks. Justin Fields only started nine games for the Jets due to injury after being signed last offseason with hopes he could blossom into a starting quarterback. Backup Tyrod Taylor started four games before he was injured, and the team was forced to start undrafted rookie Brady Cook for four games. The Jets overhauled their quarterback room as they look to retool. They traded Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs; Taylor remains a free agent, while Cook remains on the roster. SABRES END LONGEST PLAYOFF DROUGHT IN NHL HISTORY, CLINCHING BERTH FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2011 The Jets acquired Geno Smith, who spent four seasons with the franchise after being drafted in 2013, from the Las Vegas Raiders to be their starting quarterback. Smith had a rough season with the Raiders, leading the NFL with 17 interceptions despite missing two games due to injury. He completed 67.4% of his passes for 3,205 yards with 19 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. For the Jets to end their playoff drought, they hope their two first-round picks in this year’s draft, No. 2 overall and No. 16 overall, along with Smith and the rest of their free agent class, can turn things around. If they don’t turn it around, the longest playoff drought in major North American pro sports will continue for another year. 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/69d189e53fb569bd9084d3e3 Vince McMahon faces graphic sexual abuse allegations in new court filing from ex-WWE employee te 2026-04-04T22:00:05.717Z Vince McMahon faces graphic sexual abuse allegations in new court filing from ex-WWE employee A former WWE employee who is suing the company and its former CEO, Vince McMahon, made new and graphic allegations in a filing in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut earlier this week. Janel Grant, who filed her initial lawsuit against WWE, McMahon and former executive John Laurinaitis, detailed more claims about how she was allegedly recruited to work for WWE, the alleged "abuse" she received while WWE leaders allegedly did nothing and other assertions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Laurinaitis was previously removed from the lawsuit. Fox News Digital reached out to McMahon’s lawyer and WWE for comment. Grant, who worked at WWE from June 2019 to 2022, alleged that she was "subjected to repeated physical and emotional abuse, sexual assault, and sexual trafficking perpetrated" by McMahon and "most senior officials and talent, knew about and facilitated the abuse" she experienced. "Instead of protecting Ms. Grant, WWE and McMahon conspired to use his coercive control over her to conceal its leaders’ wrongdoing and bar Ms. Grant from speaking out or seeking help," the lawsuit read. Grant made allegations of having "violent" sexual encounters with McMahon and others. "Throughout the three years, sex was violent, invasive, degrading, and produced injuries that could not heal because there would consistently be subsequent violent encounters, often involving other men or objects," the lawsuit read. "Ms. Grant did not raise a complaint concerning her abuse because she lived in a state of duress and was fully under McMahon’s control, her survival ultimately depending on her complete submission to McMahon." DASHCAM VIDEO SHOWS FORMER WWE EXECUTIVE VINCE MCMAHON REAR-ENDING VEHICLE ON CONNECTICUT HIGHWAY Grant claimed in the lawsuit that McMahon pressured her to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and that he allegedly sexually assaulted after she signed the document. The sordid allegations are a part of an ongoing lawsuit between the parties. McMahon stepped down as the CEO of WWE in 2022, and stepped down from TKO in 2024 after the initial lawsuit was filed. He has maintained his innocence through the process. "The Complaint’s outrageous claims of sexual abuse and coercion are pure fiction—plainly intended to garner publicity—and are flatly contradicted by Plaintiff’s own contemporaneous statements," McMahon said in an April 2024 filing. "Contrary to Plaintiff’s false allegations, Plaintiff and Defendant (collectively, the ‘Parties’) engaged in a consensual relationship during which Defendant never coerced Plaintiff into doing anything and never mistreated her in any way. "In fact, in a love letter Plaintiff wrote to Defendant shortly before the Parties ended their relationship, Plaintiff described Defendant as ‘[m]y best friend, my love and my everything,’ praising him for being the ‘wonderful, tender, vulnerable, heart-on-your-sleeve soul you really are.’ It is incredulous that Plaintiff, a then 42-year-old woman who claims on her resume to have a law degree from Pace University, would have written these words to Defendant months after all the events in the Complaint of alleged abuse, coercion, and ‘sex-trafficking’ took place." TKO Group told The Associated Press in January 2024 it took Grant’s allegations "very seriously." "Mr. McMahon does not control TKO nor does he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE," the company said at the time. "While this matter pre-dates our TKO executive team’s tenure at the company, we take Ms. Grant’s horrific allegations very seriously and are addressing this matter internally." 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/69d1878c3fb569bd9084d399 FBI's Patel delivers blunt warning to law enforcement attackers: 'We're going to put you down' te 2026-04-04T21:50:04.005Z FBI's Patel delivers blunt warning to law enforcement attackers: 'We're going to put you down' FBI Director Kash Patel issued a direct warning to anyone who attacks law enforcement, vowing Saturday that those who "touch a cop" will be tracked down and arrested amid growing concerns over violence against officers. The comments came while Patel was speaking on SiriusXM Patriot's "Breitbart News Saturday," discussing violence against federal officers. "You have to back the blue," Patel said. "I say the following to as many officers and Americans that I get in front of: If you touch a cop, we're going to put you down. And that's what we're doing." He said the FBI is "going to back our partners," noting that any criminal who assaults or impedes law enforcement is "going to face the full force of law enforcement." CHICAGO'S POLICE CHIEF PUTS CRIMINALS ON NOTICE AFTER FEDERAL AGENTS TARGETED IN WEEKEND CONFRONTATIONS "We're not saying that you can't go out there and peacefully protest," Patel said. "We are simply saying, ... you cannot interfere with [an officer in their] lawful execution of [their] lawful duty. Since the start of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement crackdown, the Department of Homeland Security has reported violence against federal agents spiked to a record high. DHS SHUTDOWN PUTTING AMERICANS AT RISK AS WORLD CUP SECURITY PREP ‘SIGNIFICANTLY BEHIND’: SEN FETTERMAN The director added police around the country are "so empowered by the fact that we are backing the blue, that they know they have that backing." "They also know that if they are physically harmed, they're just not going to have some perp get away with it," he said. "We're going to go find them and we're going to arrest them." Patel's stance on the issue has remained consistent throughout his time serving in the administration; In June, he posted a similar statement on social media. "Hit a cop, you’re going to jail… doesn’t matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you," Patel wrote in a June 7 X post. "If the local police force won’t back our men and women on the thin blue line, we @FBI will." The FBI did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1878b3fb569bd9084d390 LeBron James reiterates displeasure playing in Memphis, Milwaukee; adds Cleveland to list te 2026-04-04T21:50:03.650Z LeBron James reiterates displeasure playing in Memphis, Milwaukee; adds Cleveland to list LeBron James on Saturday doubled down on his comments about his dislike for playing in the cities of Memphis and Milwaukee, and threw Cleveland into the mix as well. The Los Angeles Lakers star appeared on "Bob Does Sports" and criticized Memphis. He said the league would be better off if the team moved to Nashville – a city that already has the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and the NHL’s Nashville Predators playing there with hopes of a future MLB team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He also appeared to take issue with playing on a "random f---ing Tuesday in Milwaukee." James received backlash on social media for his remarks and was asked about his comments during practice. "Milwaukee was, too. Did they miss that one, too? They didn’t see that?" he said when asked about the Memphis remarks, via The Athletic. "Forty-one years old. It’s two cities I do not like playing in right now. That’s Milwaukee, and that’s Memphis. What is the problem? "I don’t like going home either. S---, and I’m from there. People are ridiculous. They also get mad at my son (Bronny) being on the team, too. So what are we talking about? People need to figure out other ways to put their energy to other things that’s important. Like seriously? I’m not talking about the city, like the people in Memphis. I don’t like staying at the Hyatt Centric. What’s wrong with that? Nothing. What are we talking about? What are we talking about? People need to chill the hell out." LEBRON JAMES DODGES RETIREMENT QUESTIONS AFTER MAKING RECORD 22ND ALL-STAR GAME APPEARANCE Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo and Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic responded to James’ remarks. Rajakovic was an assistant with the Grizzlies before he took the Raptors’ job. "I can say from my own perspective that I have the complete opposite — 180-degree perspective on that," Iisalo said. "The Memphis where we have arrived less than two years ago has been very warm. Very welcoming." Rajakovic suggested he didn’t really care about what other people said about the city. "I don't care what the rest of the world thinks. I love the people of Memphis," he said. "I love the food. I love every single time I come over here." 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/69d185343fb569bd9084d330 At Least 15 Injured After Driver Plows Into a Louisiana Festival te 2026-04-04T21:40:04.583Z At Least 15 Injured After Driver Plows Into a Louisiana Festival Some of the pedestrians at the parade in New Iberia, La., were critically hurt, according to the authorities, who said the driver was taken into custody. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d185323fb569bd9084d31f Unpacking Peter Thiel’s big bet on solar-powered cow collars te 2026-04-04T21:40:02.780Z Unpacking Peter Thiel’s big bet on solar-powered cow collars Why did Founders Fund invest $220 million in cattle management startup Halter? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d182e43fb569bd9084d308 Border Patrol seizes cocaine hidden in SUV in southern Arizona te 2026-04-04T21:30:12.549Z Border Patrol seizes cocaine hidden in SUV in southern Arizona Border Patrol said a "Mexican national" attempted to pass a USBP immigration checkpoint with 20 pounds of cocaine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d180843fb569bd9084d291 Dan Hurley’s wife calls out St John’s fans for rooting against UConn in March Madness te 2026-04-04T21:20:04.276Z Dan Hurley’s wife calls out St John’s fans for rooting against UConn in March Madness The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team is one win away from reaching their third national championship in the last four years. The Huskies got to the Final Four after a stunning Elite Eight win over the Duke Blue Devils when Braylon Mullins nailed a long 3-pointer to give them the lead right before the final buzzer. Duke reached the game with a victory over the St. John’s Red Storm. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Dan Hurley’s wife, Andrea, weighed in on St. John’s fans seemingly rooting against the Huskies as they took on the Michigan State Spartans in the other Sweet 16 matchup on that side of the bracket. It appeared the rivalry between the two schools is alive and well. "OK, I’m gonna say it. St. John’s fans … When we went to the game, all those St. John’s fans were rooting against us," Andrea Hurley said on "The Field of 68: After Dark." "And that just broke my heart. … It’s really sad. … That’s crappy … That was crappy." 2026 NCAA MEN'S TOURNAMENT: LAST TIME FINAL FOUR TEAMS MADE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Hurley said she was talking to Rick Pitino’s wife during the Big East Championship and asked her how she did it, seemingly forming a bond with the family over the rival school.She added that she may not have wanted to see the Red Storm in the tournament, but didn’t necessarily want to face the Blue Devils either. Dan Hurley had praise for his wife earlier in the week after he said she was able to keep players from storming the court after Mullins’ shot went in against Duke. UConn may have received a technical foul for going on the court too early, which may have presented a different conversation from the media going into Final Four. UConn will take on Illinois in their Final Four matchup. The winner will either play Arizona or Michigan. 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/69d17e2b3fb569bd9084d234 Embattled startup Delve has ‘parted ways’ with Y Combinator te 2026-04-04T21:10:03.006Z Embattled startup Delve has ‘parted ways’ with Y Combinator The controversy around Delve appears to have cost the compliance startup its relationship with accelerator Y Combinator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d177283fb569bd9084d197 Eastbound US 60 near Queen Valley back open after deadly wrong-way crash investigation te 2026-04-04T20:40:08.211Z Eastbound US 60 near Queen Valley back open after deadly wrong-way crash investigation Eastbound US 60 at milepost 209 near El Camino Viejo was closed for the deadly crash investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d177233fb569bd9084d16e Golf legend rips Tiger Woods, PGA Tour after DUI arrest te 2026-04-04T20:40:03.799Z Golf legend rips Tiger Woods, PGA Tour after DUI arrest Nick Faldo, a former PGA Tour star who won the Masters and the Open Championship three times each, ripped Tiger Woods and the organization after the legendary golfer’s DUI arrest. Woods faced charges in Florida over the wreck and for refusing to submit a urine sample to law enforcement. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage earlier in the week, showing deputies removing two pills from Woods’ pants pocket and issuing him a field sobriety test. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But Faldo didn’t mince words when speaking to the media on Friday about Woods. "There’s one side that’s like, ‘let’s care for Tiger’ ... there’s got to be a responsibility and accountability side as well," he said, via Golf.com. "This is a serious thing he’s done, you know. The PGA Tour statement was so predictably weak, how they showed that the Tour will look after him, as they always have done, and then you’ve got Jack (Nicklaus) saying it’s tarnished the entire sport. You’ve got your opposites but there has to be some accountability." Faldo was dismayed that Woods had been in tremendous pain, as he battled through back and Achilles injuries. He argued, however, that his injuries were "self-inflicted." "I feel sorry for Tiger because he’s living in 24-7 pain. I asked him that years ago, even before the L.A. accident (in 2021), but it’s all been self-inflicted," Faldo continued. "The bottom line is I really think that something should be done a little bit more serious than waving him off to a tropical island and saying ‘Welcome back’ in three or four months." TIGER WOODS CAR CRASH BODYCAM FOOTAGE RELEASED: 'ALL OF A SUDDEN, BOOM' The PGA Tour offered support of Woods after the golfer pleaded not guilty to his charges and vowed to "seek treatment" for the issues that he’s dealing with. "Tiger Woods is a legend of our sport whose impact extends far beyond his achievements on the course," the organization said. "But above all else, Tiger is a person, and our focus is on his health and well-being. Tiger continues to have our full support as he takes this important step." Faldo said that the Tour must be anguished "behind closed doors" about paying Woods millions and him being in the negative spotlight. Woods was able to seek the treatment that he needed outside of the U.S. Faldo lamented that Woods has "avoided accountability" for some of the issues he’s been involved in. 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/69d177233fb569bd9084d165 Sabres end longest playoff drought in NHL history, clinching berth for first time since 2011 te 2026-04-04T20:40:03.443Z Sabres end longest playoff drought in NHL history, clinching berth for first time since 2011 The Buffalo Sabres have done it. They ended the longest playoff drought in NHL history on Saturday. With the New York Rangers' 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, the Sabres clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2011. It has been a long stretch of bad hockey in Buffalo prior to this season. Just once in the last 14 seasons, they have had more than 90 points once in a season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM They have been a mainstay at the top of the NHL Draft, owning the respective No. 1 and No. 2 selections twice while owning a top 10 pick in 11 different drafts. In the beginning of December, it looked like this season would be no different than the others, as the team started out with an 11-14-4 record. However, the team rattled off a 10-game winning streak after beating the Edmonton Oilers. JACK HUGHES DEBUTS NEW SMILE AT YANKEES HOME OPENER AFTER LOSING TEETH IN OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL GAME After winning the third game of that streak, they fired general manager Kevyn Adams and hired Jarmo Kekäläinen. Since hiring Kekäläinen, the Sabres have been an NHL-best 32-8-4. While the team has clinched a playoff berth, the Sabres still have to play for playoff seeding. They currently are tied for the first place in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning, as they each have 100 points, but the Sabres have played one more game. The Montreal Canadiens, currently in third place in the Atlantic Division, are right behind them with 98 points. The Sabres will take on the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday night as they look to shore up their seeding for the playoffs. 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/69d177233fb569bd9084d15c Ex-NATO ambassador warns US and allies must 'stop the sniping' and unite to end Iran conflict te 2026-04-04T20:40:03.087Z Ex-NATO ambassador warns US and allies must 'stop the sniping' and unite to end Iran conflict Former U.S. Amb. to NATO Kurt Volker warned the United States and its allies must "stop the sniping" and come together to end the conflict with Iran during a Saturday interview on Fox News. Volker appeared on "Fox News Live" to discuss the Trump administration’s comments about reevaluating its relationship with NATO. "I think this is completely wrong," Volker told Fox News anchor Aishah Hasnie of the friction with NATO. "We did not inform allies. We did not consult with allies. We did not set up a clear goal, a common operation. We didn't ask them. So, this went off the rails from the very beginning." MORE KEY US ALLIES BLOCK MILITARY FLIGHTS AS IRAN WAR RIFT WIDENS WITH TRUMP Operation Epic Fury has strained some relationships between the United States and its allies. Spain and other allies have denied the use of jointly operated bases for these operations. The United Kingdom also granted limited use of its bases for strict defensive purposes. Volker argued that both sides need to pause before making any major decisions. "We both need to take a breath, realize that NATO has a very important purpose, which is peace in Europe," Volker said. NATO CHIEF PRAISES TRUMP’S IRAN STRIKES, SAYS KEY ALLIES ‘ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL’ "We need to stop the rhetoric, talk to each other and come up with a way forward on actually opening up the Persian Gulf and ending the war with Iran and restoring security in Europe," he added. President Donald Trump has signaled the White House might be rethinking its relationship with some European allies in the wake of the conflict. He spoke to The Telegraph in an article published Wednesday, saying, "Oh yes, I would say [it’s] beyond reconsideration. I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way." MARCO RUBIO WARNS IRAN WANTED TO BE THE 'NEXT NORTH KOREA' AS HE SEES 'FINISH LINE' IN CONFLICT Trump is expected to meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte next week for a planned visit. Volker said he believes he and Trump will have a better discussion about U.S. goals in Iran. "I think with Rutte behind closed doors with President Trump, we have to talk about what's the way forward," Volker said. "What is the goal here now with Iran? Is it regime change or is it negotiating with the regime?" "We’ve got to put together a viable plan, and work together on that and stop the sniping," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d174cf3fb569bd9084d111 HBO star Hannah Einbinder lashes out at AI creators in Hollywood, says 'I want to put your head in the toilet’ te 2026-04-04T20:30:07.703Z HBO star Hannah Einbinder lashes out at AI creators in Hollywood, says 'I want to put your head in the toilet’ HBO star Hannah Einbinder lashed out at Hollywood AI creators during a recent press conference discussing the final season of the show "Hacks." "The people who make this stuff are losers. They’re not artists. They’re not creative," Einbinder said, according to Variety Magazine. "And they’ve wanted their whole lives to be special. And they’re not special. So, they’re trying to rob real creative people of our gifts. And you can’t. And even if you try, you will never be cool," her takedown continued. FAR-LEFT PODCASTER GOES ON PROFANE ANTI-ICE, ANTI-TRUMP RANT AFTER WINNING GLAAD AWARD "You guys suck. No one likes you. Anyone who’s near you is because they crave power and access over any ethical standard. You are a loser. You will never be cool." She added, "I want to put your head in the toilet and flush."  SOUTH PARK RESPONDS TO DHS AFTER DEPARTMENT USES SHOW TO RECRUIT ICE AGENTS Einbinder has a history of outspokenness, recently warning Americans that "none of us are safe" after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis in January. As reported by Deadline, Einbinder attacked the federal agency in a since-deleted Instagram post, asserting that carrying on "business as usual" after Good's death would be a "collective death sentence" for the country. COLBERT WINS EMMY FOR 'LATE SHOW' AFTER CANCELLATION, SAYS HE LOVES HIS COUNTRY MORE THAN EVER She also used to post to make broader commentary about issues she believed were negatively affecting the country and make a call to action to fight what she views as injustice. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Einbinder additionally denigrated ICE officers at last year's Emmys Awards, concluding her speech for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series by saying, "F--- ICE and free Palestine!" Fox News' Marc Tamasco and Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d174cf3fb569bd9084d108 Blake Lively breaks silence after judge dismisses sexual harassment claims in Baldoni lawsuit te 2026-04-04T20:30:07.353Z Blake Lively breaks silence after judge dismisses sexual harassment claims in Baldoni lawsuit Blake Lively is breaking her silence after a New York City judge tossed out her sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni on Thursday. Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed Lively's sexual harassment, defamation, conspiracy and Title VII claims against Baldoni. Two retaliation claims and a breach of contract claim still remain as the former co-stars prepare for trial. The "Gossip Girl" star shared her reaction to the judge's decision in a lengthy post on her Instagram stories. "I'm grateful for the Court's ruling, which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial, for my own sake, but also for those who don't have the same opportunity to... many of whom I have known and loved deeply in my life, and the countless I'll never know," she wrote. JUSTIN BALDONI'S $400M LAWSUIT AGAINST BLAKE LIVELY ENDS AS FINANCIAL FIGHT STILL LOOMS She went on to say that a lawsuit was "last thing I wanted in my life," but that she decided to move forward with it due to "the pervasive RETALIATION" she experienced and continues to face for "privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment for myself and others." In her lawsuit, Lively alleges Baldoni executed and participated in a "social manipulation" campaign in an effort to "destroy" her career and reputation.  Lively added that she "hopes the court's decision" will help show others, that no matter how "unfathomably painful" it may be, "you can speak up." "Don't be distracted by the digital soap opera. The constant packaging of this lawsuit as a 'celebrity drama' is not only irresponsible, but it is by design: to keep you from seeing yourselves in my story," she said. "The physical pain from digital violence is very real. It is abuse. And it's everywhere. Not just in the news, but in your communities and schools." BLAKE LIVELY'S PRIVATE VOICE MESSAGE TO JUSTIN BALDONI EMERGES AS LEGAL FIGHT ESCALATES The "A Simple Favor" star warned her followers that "digital warfare" is not only a problem celebrities will have to face, saying "my claims won't be the first or last time you'll see," something like this occur, adding that "often won't be directed at celebrities," but is something that "affects us all." Having said that, she urged her followers to "pay attention to all the ways we can be manipulated online," especially "if you have kids on phones," saying they are the "most vulnerable" and need to be protected. "So much critical work has already been done to expose systems, tactics, and players who harm," she said. "The work to create more safety is in part at trial, but it [will also] continue far after this trial is over. This is the work I'm most proud of." "I couldn't begin to stand up if not for the countless who've gone before me — and the masses who are still around us all — creating laws, social change, sparking conversations, rallying, working privately and publicly, risking and sometimes losing everything for the safety of others in all spaces. Some whose names we know, most we don't. Thank you. All of you." BLAKE LIVELY ADMITS TO SUFFERING 'LOWEST LOWS' OF HER LIFE AS SHE BATTLES JUSTIN BALDONI LAWSUIT Lively ended her statement by ensuring her followers that she "will never stop doing my part in fighting to expose the systems and people who seek to harm, shame, silence, and retaliate against victims." "I know it's a privilege to be able to stand up. I will not waste it. Your support keeps me going," she concluded. Baldoni and Lively became embroiled in a legal back-and-forth after filming the Colleen Hoover-adapted film, "It Ends With Us."  Lively claimed she experienced sexual harassment on set and sued Baldoni in December 2024. Baldoni and Lively are still headed to trial, with the legal battle kicking off May 18. JUSTIN BALDONI'S ATTORNEY CALLS BLAKE LIVELY'S VICTORY CLAIMS 'FALSE' AFTER COURT DISMISSES LAWSUIT Following the judge's decision on Thursday, Sigrid McCawley, a member of Lively’s legal team, told Fox News Digital, that "this case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation" Lively faced. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "For Blake Lively, the greatest measure of justice is that the people and the playbook behind these coordinated digital attacks have been exposed and are already being held accountable by other women they’ve targeted. She looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight," she continued. "Sexual harassment isn’t going forward not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee," McCawley concluded. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Wayfarer Studios also shared a statement with Fox News Digital after the judge's ruling. "We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants: Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, Steve Sarowitz, Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel. These were very serious allegations, and we are grateful to the Court for its careful review of the facts, law and voluminous evidence that was provided," a statement provided by Alexandra Shapiro and Jonathan Bach of Shapiro Arato Bach said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d174ce3fb569bd9084d0ff Luxury hotels launch superyachts for wealthy travelers who have long avoided cruises te 2026-04-04T20:30:07.000Z Luxury hotels launch superyachts for wealthy travelers who have long avoided cruises Luxury hotels are taking their five-star service offshore, launching a new wave of superyachts designed to lure travelers who have long avoided traditional cruises, according to reports. For years, many wealthy travelers avoided traditional cruises, dodging notoriously crowded decks, buffet lines and megaships. Now, some of the world’s most recognizable hospitality brands are betting they can change that perception by offering more intimate super-yachts that feel like floating five-star hotels on water, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Brands including Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, Aman and Orient Express are among those launching smaller, sleek vessels that emphasize privacy, curated itineraries and high-end service, and often host just a few hundred guests or fewer. LUXURY CRUISE LINE GOES 'ADULTS ONLY' TO CREATE MORE 'TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT' FOR GUESTS "What these brands have done is remove the psychological barrier that cruising once carried for this audience," Jules Maury, the head of travel agency Scott Dunn's private division for top clients, told Town & Country. "When a guest already trusts a brand on land, the transition to sea feels intuitive rather than experimental." The shift reflects a broader trend in luxury travel, as more travelers prioritize personalization, wellness and unique experiences, according to Town & Country. The line between being either a "cruise person" or a "hotel person" is beginning to blur. CRUISE LINE ABRUPTLY ADDS EXTRA CHARGES FOR PASSENGERS AS TRAVELERS WORRY OTHERS MAY FOLLOW The Ritz-Carlton helped set the tone with the 2022 debut of its yacht Evrima, designed for fewer than 300 guests and outfitted with residential-style suites, an infinity pool and refined dining options such as Maine lobster pasta, seared foie gras and sashimi salads, according to reports. The company has since expanded its fleet, with itineraries spanning the Mediterranean, Caribbean and beyond. Four Seasons is following closely behind, launching its first yacht this year with just 95 suites and a focus on flexible itineraries and secluded destinations. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Meanwhile, Orient Express is debuting the Corinthian, a sailing yacht with only 54 suites, Michelin-level dining and experiences like private concerts and curated shore excursions. Aman is also sailing into the space with a 47-suite vessel emphasizing privacy and wellness-focused amenities. The emphasis is as much on what’s missing as what’s included, experts say. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "There is nothing cruise-like about them," Mandy McKaskle, founder of Creosote Journeys & Co., told The Hollywood Reporter, noting the absence of themed parties, Broadway-style shows and large crowds. Instead, guests can expect features typical at luxury resorts, from spas and chef-driven menus to highly personalized service and even onboard specialists to plan excursions. Some vessels even include helipads, 10,000-square-foot suites, private pools and cigar lounges, according to Business Insider. Another major selling point is access. Smaller ships can reach remote coves, fishing villages and polar regions that larger cruise ships cannot get to, allowing for exclusive trips to destinations in the Mediterranean and Antarctica. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ And the strategy appears to be working. About half of Ritz-Carlton’s yacht guests are reportedly first-time cruisers, signaling that these offerings are successfully attracting travelers who have long avoided such vacations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1701c3fb569bd9084d069 Geno Auriemma releases statement after shouting match with Dawn Staley: 'Unlike what I do' te 2026-04-04T20:10:04.198Z Geno Auriemma releases statement after shouting match with Dawn Staley: 'Unlike what I do' UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma showed regret for his action at the end of Friday's Final Four game against South Carolina where he and Dawn Staley got into a heated discussion. He began to speak to her aggressively, before the conversation devolved and quickly escalated into a visible shouting match. Auriemma said after the game he was upset that Staley had apparently not shaken his hand before the game (the two were seen shaking hands pregame, but Auriemma said he waited several minutes before seeing Staley). CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "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 addressed the incident in an interview with ESPN immediately afterward. KNICKS BROADCASTER'S JOKE COMPARING BULLS' 'OBLITERATED' DEFENSE TO IRAN LEAVES PARTNER STUNNED "I have no idea, but I'm going to let you know this: I'm of integrity. I'm of integrity," Staley said. "So if I did something wrong to Geno, I had no idea what I did. I guess he thought I didn't shake his hand at the beginning of the game. I didn't know. I went down there pregame, shook everybody on his staff's hand. I don't know what we came with after the game, but hey, sometimes things get heated. We move on." Meanwhile, Auriemma expressed displeasure with Staley and the referees during an in-game interview on ESPN. "Their coach rants and raves on the sideline and calls the referee some names you don’t want to hear. And now we get 6 to 0, and I got a kid with a ripped jersey, and they go, ‘I didn’t see it.’ Come on, man. It’s for a national championship," he said to Holly Rowe. After the game, Auriemma declined to elaborate on the incident. "I said what I had to say and... nothing... nothing," he said when asked what happened with Staley, refusing to tell reporters what he said. "Why would I say it? I said what I said, and obviously she didn't like it. I just told the truth." South Carolina ended UConn's perfect season in what was a rematch from last year's national championship that the Huskies won. The loss ended UConn's 54-game winning streak dating back to last season. Fox News' Jackson 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/69d1701b3fb569bd9084d060 Daughters’ relentless search shatters ‘overdose’ claim, leads to arrest in mom’s 1992 murder te 2026-04-04T20:10:03.849Z Daughters’ relentless search shatters ‘overdose’ claim, leads to arrest in mom’s 1992 murder More than three decades after a Washington mother was found dead inside her home, investigators have made an arrest in a case that had long gone cold. In November 1992, Janice Randle was found dead on her bed inside her Graham, Washington home, with her young daughter nearby in a crib. At the time, her husband, James Randle, told authorities she may have died from a drug overdose, citing a past history of painkiller use. The couple had been separated and were going through a divorce. The case was initially treated as a death investigation and possible overdose. However, autopsy results later revealed there were no drugs in Randle’s system, prompting investigators to reclassify the case as a homicide. Despite that shift, only limited evidence was available, and detectives were unable to establish probable cause for an arrest. The case remained unsolved for decades. REALTOR'S COLD CASE MURDER FINALLY SOLVED AFTER 15 YEARS, POLICE SAY The investigation was revived in recent years after family members came forward with new information, including accounts of alleged confessions made by James Randle. Those leads gave investigators a fresh perspective—and a new path forward. Authorities say the renewed investigation ultimately established probable cause to arrest the now 68-year-old suspect, who was living in a care facility in Everett, Washington. He was taken into custody on April 1. Investigators now believe Janice Randle died as the result of a violent struggle with her husband, with newly uncovered evidence contradicting the original account from 1992. YALE PROFESSOR’S FATHER CHARGED IN MOTHER’S DECADES-OLD MURDER, SAYS HE ‘USED ME AS BAIT’: REPORT "This case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in technology and investigative practices can bring justice—even decades later," the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said. "Most importantly, it is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the detectives and investigators who refused to let Janice’s story be forgotten," officials added. "Their diligence, compassion, and determination have given Janice’s family the closure they have sought for so many years." Court documents obtained by Fox 13 Seattle indicate the suspect allegedly admitted to two family members in the years after Janice’s death that he killed her and staged the scene to appear as a drug overdose. Investigators also noted Janice had visible bruising and signs of a struggle, though her death was initially ruled undetermined. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The records show the couple had been in a contentious divorce and custody battle at the time, and that the suspect had a prior domestic violence conviction and made threats in the weeks leading up to her death. Jail records show James Robert Randle was booked into the Pierce County Jail on April 1 on a first-degree murder charge, with bail set at $1 million. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER The break in the case was driven in part by Randle’s daughters, one of whom was just 18 months old and in a crib next to her mother the night she died, who helped bring renewed attention to the investigation decades later. Janice’s oldest daughter, Katie Wakin, credited both her family and investigators for finally bringing the case back to light. SEND US A TIP HERE "The blessing of having a lot of my mom’s best friends fill in the gaps for us as kids because she was gone," Wakin told Fox 13 Seattle. "I’ve had the pleasure of bonding with my siblings and we’re very, very close… we all do, because of this loss." Wakin was 14 years old when her mother was killed and said she never expected to see an arrest. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I don’t want to say I gave up hope, but I never thought I would see this in my lifetime," she said. "I accepted that. I was at peace with that—until about a year ago." That shift came when her younger half-sister, Kourtney Lewis, who was just 18 months old at the time of the killing, began digging into the case in 2025 while trying to learn more about her mother for her own children. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "I never looked at some of the documents… just the basic documents when someone dies," Lewis told Fox 13 Seattle. "When I looked at them, I knew. I knew exactly what was happening. And so, I said I need to figure this out." Together, the sisters gathered information and pushed for answers—efforts that ultimately helped investigators reexamine evidence and zero in on the suspect. For Randle’s family, the arrest marks a long-awaited step toward closure after more than 30 years. Fox News Digital reached out to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1701b3fb569bd9084d057 TEVI TROY: Trump faces the burdens of a wartime presidency te 2026-04-04T20:10:03.478Z TEVI TROY: Trump faces the burdens of a wartime presidency America’s war with the mullahs of Tehran is into its second month and it has already changed Donald Trump’s presidency in important ways. As the president considers how to navigate these new dynamics, it’s worth considering the experience of some previous presidents who entered office not expecting to be wartime presidents. Woodrow Wilson ended a four-cycle Republican winning streak by winning the three-way election of 1912. He did so because his two opponents, former president Teddy Roosevelt and incumbent president William Howard Taft, split the Republican vote. As president, Wilson embarked on an aggressive progressive domestic policy agenda. Things changed when World War One broke out in Europe midway through Wilson’s first term. Wilson then ran for reelection in 1916 promising to keep America out of the conflict, even using the slogan "He kept us out of war." He did not keep that promise, though, as America entered the war in 1917, during the first year of his second term. Franklin Roosevelt was elected in 1932 to rescue the economy from the Great Depression. In his third term, he gained a new mission: fighting the Axis Powers and presiding over the largest military mobilization in American history. Roosevelt addressed this shift at a 1943 press conference where he explained the transition from "Dr. New Deal" to "Dr. Win-the-War." FDR’s quip highlighted the way his administration had to reorder itself to face the new challenge. Lyndon Johnson came to office unexpectedly after the tragic assassination of John F. Kennedy. He took over in peacetime and began pursuing his dream of a Great Society — a sweeping domestic agenda to rival Roosevelt's New Deal. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR As he managed to pass his ambitious — and costly — domestic agenda, he soon found himself and his administration consumed by the conflict in Vietnam. The experience was so draining that by 1968, Johnson, who had spent his whole life pursuing the presidency, shocked the world by refusing to seek re-election. In 2000, George W. Bush explicitly campaigned on pursuing a humble foreign policy, rejecting the nation-building missions of the Bill Clinton era. His ambition was to be the "Education President." Then, 19 militant jihadis from Al Qaeda struck America on September 11.  In response, Bush ordered the invasions of terror-supporting countries Afghanistan and then Iraq. As someone who served in that administration, the shift I saw was palpable. Bush had entered office with one kind of vision for his presidency, but history had a different idea entirely. War reshapes more than just the man sitting behind the Resolute Desk. It changes the teams around the president. We saw this with the resignation of Trump’s counterterrorism director, Joe Kent. As the Kent episode showed, advisors who were in alignment before the shooting starts are not necessarily in alignment once fighting begins. DESTROY THE REGIME’S POWER WITHOUT OCCUPYING IRAN: A SMARTER WAR PLAN This sort of thing has also happened in previous presidencies. In the early years of Wilson’s administration, Wilson was reliant on the advice of Texan political operative Colonel Edward House, who was so close to the president that he even lived in the White House. Things changed during the war, however, as internal critics in the State Department and the White House pushed back against House’s broad mandate managing the war.  Wilson and House also clashed over the Versailles Treaty, which led to a permanent end to their once close relationship. As for Johnson, he was famously intolerant of internal dissent, and he drove away or silenced advisors who questioned his Vietnam strategy. Johnson pushed aside his defense secretary Robert McNamara — initially the face of the Vietnam War—after Johnson noticed and didn’t appreciate McNamara’s increasing skepticism of Johnson’s Vietnam policy. Johnson wanted — and got — an echo chamber, to his administration and to our nation’s detriment. In the Bush administration, the Iraq war set off a bureaucratic civil war inside Bush’s national security team. This internal struggle led to the Valerie Plame affair, which brought about the indictment of Vice President Cheney’s top aide Scooter Libby after the exposure of the name of a covert CIA operative. Libby, however, had not leaked her name; his bureaucratic nemesis Dick Armitage was the leaker, and Armitage shamefully stayed silent about his role during the investigation. The episode showed the degree to which the higher stakes brought about by war can roil an administration, not to mention innocent lives. WHY TRUMP FACES AN AGONIZING DECISION ON OBLITERATING IRAN’S OIL SUPPLY IF HE CAN’T GET A DEAL War also takes a personal toll on presidents. Sometimes it leads to behavioral changes. In 2003, Bush gave up playing golf, one of his few outlets for escaping the pressures of the presidency. He said years later that he was unwilling to be seen on the links while American soldiers were dying in Iraq. As he explained in 2008, "I don’t want some mom whose son may have recently died to see the commander-in-chief playing golf." It was a quietly devastating admission about the weight a wartime president carries every day. In other cases, the toll of being president in wartime has been even heavier. Wilson suffered a stroke while in Europe and was incapacitated for much of the rest of the administration; his team kept the American people in the dark as his wife Edith secretly managed things in the White House. Roosevelt died during his fourth term at 63. Those who saw him in his final days found him to be pale and depleted beyond his years. A visibly thinned Johnson, who left office at 60, died less than four years after exiting the White House. While these examples may seem harrowing, there is one also instructive counterexample. George H.W. Bush entered the Gulf War with a limited objective, built a broad international coalition for expelling Saddam Hussein from Kuwait, achieved that objective, and got out. Bush’s national security team was extraordinarily disciplined and cohesive. The war did not appear to fundamentally damage Bush’s presidency or his person. Yet even Bush could not escape the political gravity of wartime leadership — he was perceived as so focused on foreign affairs that he lost touch with a domestic economy in recession, leading to what many believed was highly improbable when Bush had a 91% approval rating on the way: His defeat at the hands of Bill Clinton in 1992.   The lesson here is not that presidents should shrink from the use of force. President Trump has shown courage in taking on one of the most murderous and predatory regimes in the past half century. The decision to go to war is the most difficult decision a president must make. It costs lives and changes the world in unpredictable ways. And even before the end is reached, it changes the president, his staff, and his agenda, testing his character and taxing his body and soul in ways that cannot be fully anticipated. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TEVI TROY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d16dca3fb569bd9084cfea Arizona’s spring training roots began in Tucson, shifted to Phoenix metro te 2026-04-04T20:00:10.394Z Arizona’s spring training roots began in Tucson, shifted to Phoenix metro Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d169173fb569bd9084cf6c Movies in Flagstaff: Documentary on legendary Grammy-winning musician Billy Preston on tap te 2026-04-04T19:40:07.406Z Movies in Flagstaff: Documentary on legendary Grammy-winning musician Billy Preston on tap Movies in Flagstaff Series continues Wednesday, April 8, with the showing of “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d169143fb569bd9084cf48 Three people hospitalized after city bus crashes into popular DC restaurant: officials te 2026-04-04T19:40:04.514Z Three people hospitalized after city bus crashes into popular DC restaurant: officials A city bus crashed into a popular Washington, D.C., restaurant Saturday morning, smashing into the empty dining room and sending three people to the hospital. D.C. Fire and EMS crews responded to the scene at 7th and Q streets NW after a crash involving a bus and another vehicle, according to the D.C. Fire and EMS Department. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrobus crashed into the dining room of the AMBAR Restaurant in the Shaw neighborhood, breaching the building and coming to rest inside, which was unoccupied at the time, FOX 5 reported. AT LEAST 2 STUDENTS KILLED, SEVERAL INJURED IN SCHOOL BUS CRASH IN TENNESSEE: 'A PARENT'S WORST NIGHTMARE' "Crash with vehicle into a building 7th & Q Sts MW. Bus into unoccupied restaurant," the department wrote on X. Four people were evaluated following the incident, with three adult women transported to the hospital with minor injuries, officials said. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT AMONG 5 KILLED IN NEW YORK TOUR BUS CRASH AFTER NIAGARA FALLS VISIT Firefighters secured utilities and searched the structure, while a specialized collapse team was deployed to assess the building’s stability. Officials later said the bus had been removed from the building, with no major structural damage reported. Fire crews determined no shoring was needed and began clearing the scene. SEMI-TRUCK DRIVER HELD ON ICE DETAINER AFTER 4 KILLED IN HEAD-ON CRASH Authorities have not released details on what caused the crash. It remains unclear how many people were on the bus at the time of the incident. AMBAR in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood is a Michelin-recognized Balkan restaurant known for its popular unlimited brunch and dinner service, according to its website. The WMATA and D.C. Fire and EMS Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d166bd3fb569bd9084ceec Giannis Antetokounmpo makes clear he wants to 'f---ing play' as feud erupts over injury status te 2026-04-04T19:30:05.304Z Giannis Antetokounmpo makes clear he wants to 'f---ing play' as feud erupts over injury status Giannis Antetokounmpo exploded on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, insisting that he’s healthy enough to play but the team keeps him on the bench. Antetokounmpo was benched for the 10th straight game as the team took on the Boston Celtics. The team has said that the NBA star has been dealing with a left knee hyperextension and a bone bruise. He hasn’t played since March 15, but has warmed up with the team without exhibiting any obvious signs of injury. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I’ve never seen a case of a player saying, my caliber of player, that’s like — I’m saying it publicly — I want to f---ing play. You know what I’m saying?" he said, via The Athletic. "I don’t think I’ve seen this. So, if there needs to be an investigation, great. There should be. I don’t know. There should be. Until we figure something out." He insisted he was "available to play." Bucks head coach Doc Rivers addressed Antetokounmpo’s comments after the team’s 133-101 loss to the Celtics. "The tough part about all this is that I’m in the middle and I have nothing to do with it," Rivers said. "Coaches don’t decide any of this. The problem with our league is the coaches are the ones sitting out front. And we have to sit here and answer this stuff. I think there are two sides to this, I will tell you that, but I don’t want to get too involved in it." Rivers added that he didn’t like that the feud had gone "public." "This is where grown men get in a room and they talk it out. Whether they agree or disagree, that doesn’t matter. But this should not be public, and I don’t like that." The Bucks were still in contention on March 15 when they played the Indiana Pacers. But a string of losses had them mathematically eliminated from the postseason. Multiple reports indicated that the NBA launched an investigation into the Bucks’ handling over Antetokounmpo’s status. The Bucks told the league they do not believe he’s ready to play, ESPN reported Friday. The situation also drew the attention of the National Basketball Players Association last month. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO BOOS HOME FANS AFTER BASKET AMID TRADE RUMORS: 'I DON'T THINK IT'S FAIR' "The Player Participation Policy was designed by the league to hold teams accountable and ensure that when an All-Star like Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy and ready to play, he is on the court," the union said in a statement. "Unfortunately, anti-tanking policies are only as effective as their enforcement; fans, broadcast partners, and the integrity of the game itself will continue to suffer as long as ownership goes unchecked. We look forward to collaborating with the NBA on meaningful new proposals that will directly address and discourage tanking." Antetokounmpo has been one of the most dominant players in the league in recent years and was the main reason why the Bucks were able to win a championship in 2021. "The Greek Freak’s" name has also been mentioned in trade rumors over the last year. The team has ultimately kept him and he will be eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million contract extension in October. He could become a free agent after the 2026-27 season if the team chooses not to re-sign him, or the Bucks could end up trading him after all. Antetokounmpo made clear he was unsure where his relationship with the franchise goes from here. "We’ve got to go to couples therapy." 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/69d166bc3fb569bd9084cee3 World Series-winning manager gets emotional after learning on live TV his team will retire his number te 2026-04-04T19:30:04.962Z World Series-winning manager gets emotional after learning on live TV his team will retire his number The Chicago White Sox have not been doing much winning in recent years, but one of their better moments came on Friday afternoon. During the team's home opener, CHSN broadcast live from Guaranteed Rate Field, with host Chuck Garfien joined by former manager Ozzie Guillen and White Sox legend Scott Podsednik. Going into the bottom of the third, the broadcast team did a live hit, with Podsednik set to make an announcement at the desk that nobody knew was coming. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I don’t know what this is about," Podsednik said. "I have been asked to read what is in this envelope right here. "The Chicago White Sox announce today that 2005 World Series-winning manager Ozzie Guillen will be honored on Saturday, August 8...." Guillen could not help but crack a joke. "Another bobblehead?" he asked. WHITE SOX LEGEND SUES TEAM OVER ALLEGED UNAUTHORIZED USE OF LIKENESS ON NEW JERSEYS But Podsednik continued. "...with a special ceremony retiring his number 13 uniform. "The shortstop who played for 13 seasons with the White Sox will be the 13th player in franchise history to have his number retired, and first manager. Mr. Ozzie Guillen, your legacy will forever be etched." The announcement was also heard on the stadium's public address system, and the South Side faithful began chanting their beloved manager's name as Podsednik and Guillen, wiping away tears, shared a hug. "Oh my God, where's my wife?" Guillen asked. "Wow. I don’t know how to react, how to say thank you to the White Sox organization. Wow." Guillen managed the White Sox to their first World Series victory in 88 years over the Houston Astros and has been an analyst for the team since 2019. 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/69d166bc3fb569bd9084ceda Michael Landon’s ‘Little House’ co-star exposes actor’s wild on-set pranks te 2026-04-04T19:30:04.607Z Michael Landon’s ‘Little House’ co-star exposes actor’s wild on-set pranks On "Little House on the Prairie," Michael Landon was the boss — but behind the scenes, he was the class clown. Patrick Labyorteaux, who starred as Andy Garvey in the hit series, recently posted a video on his YouTube channel about how the beloved TV patriarch let loose and became a prankster when cameras stopped rolling. "Everybody knows that Michael Landon is an amazing actor," said Labyorteaux. "When people think of Michael, they think of 'Pa,' and they think of the good, strong family man who would never play a practical joke on anybody. But that wasn’t Michael." 'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' STAR REVEALS WILD FRIENDSHIP WITH JIM MORRISON BEFORE WHOLESOME TV FAME "On the set, Michael was always telling jokes, doing these crazy things, the 60-year-old shared. "And one of his favorite targets was our script supervisor, Mary [Yerke]. And Mary was this delightful woman who stood about two feet tall, and she had this huge script." Labyorteaux said Landon would quietly put rocks in saddlebags on her chair. When she carried her chair between filming locations, she thought it suddenly weighed a ton. "She’s dragging her chair," Labyorteaux recalled. "She’s got about 10 pounds of rocks in her chair with her scripts, which are really heavy. And I remember her saying, 'Man, I must be getting old. These chairs are getting so heavy.' And Michael would just laugh and laugh and laugh." WATCH: ‘LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE’ CHILD STAR SAYS SET WAS LIKE ‘MAD MEN’ "She would drag the chair along with her," he said. "Michael thought this was hysterical." Landon then took his jokes to the next level. "Michael, this one time, had a real stern look on his face," said Labyorteaux. "He looked over at Mary and called her over. He wasn’t saying anything. Mary went over with her script and said, 'Yeah, boss.'  "He leaned in and opened his mouth. Out flew this tiny frog — we had thousands of them in Simi Valley. He’d put it in his mouth and just about scared the life out of her." "It was like the best kids' joke ever," he gushed. "Frogs jumping out of Michael Landon’s mouth? Yes, please. I’ll have some more." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Little House on the Prairie" chronicled the adventures of the Ingalls family in the 19th-century Midwest. Despite its wholesome storytelling, life was different on set. "It was the '70s," Alison Arngrim, who played mean girl Nellie Oleson, told Fox News Digital in 2024. "People drank, people smoked. [Landon] did all of these things. It was kind of strange — you're on set, and people are standing around with cigarettes and glasses of gin. It seemed odd, but that was TV in the '70s. It was like 'Mad Men.'" "[Landon] was so not Pa," she insisted at the time. "But then, if you think about it, what a brilliant performance. Here was this man who came to work in his unbuttoned shirt, gold chains and Ferrari with his Marlboros — and then he turned into Pa Ingalls in a matter of minutes." Landon passed away at age 54 from pancreatic cancer in 1991. The actress described her late co-star as a straight shooter who smoked heavily and battled insecurities. "Michael was in many ways a Hollywood person," the now-64-year-old explained. "Yes, he owned a Ferrari. He had fast cars. But the show was therapy for people. And I believe it was therapy for Michael in a lot of ways. [What surprised me] was that insecurity, because he was so powerful. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "He was the executive director. He was the producer. He was the writer and star of the show. He was everything. He was loved by millions, absolutely gorgeous, very much in charge. He’d be cracking jokes. He had a wonderfully twisted, warped sense of humor. He was hilarious." "But you could see that there were moments when he was trying so hard, 'Will this be good enough?'" Arngrim continued.  "He wanted it to be good enough to be perfect. And you could see that there were times when he’d get that look like, 'Oh, my God, maybe this isn’t going to be perfect.' And I think that was maybe the thing that drove him — maybe scared him. That it wouldn’t be perfect." Decades later, Arngrim still views the beloved patriarch as "complicated and fascinating." "That was the most fun you could have on a set without getting arrested," she said. "[He was all about] the jokes, the foolishness, always wanting to make the kids laugh ... and then being very supportive and respectful at the same time. And then being an absolute taskmaster ... all at the same time, all day long. I don't think I've met anybody [else] quite like him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d166bc3fb569bd9084ced1 One dead and dozens injured during pregame event in Peru soccer stadium te 2026-04-04T19:30:04.233Z One dead and dozens injured during pregame event in Peru soccer stadium At least one person is dead and 60 others were injured at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium on Friday in Lima, Peru, authorities reported. There seemed to be a crush of fans, as police said officers rescued people who were trapped as a result of the influx of fans in the south stands right before Alianza Lima played their biggest rival, Universitario, on Saturday. Fans attended a pregame "flag-waving event" at the stadium. "We deeply regret the passing of our fan, Freddy Rony Cornetero Cueva. One of our own has left us, one of those who feel these colors in their soul. We accompany his family and loved ones with all our hearts," Alianza Lima said in a statement on X on Saturday, which was translated to English. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Ministry of Health initially reported the collapse of a wall inside the stadium, but both the team and the police denied that in separate statements. Fire brigadier Marcos Pajuelo said that dozens of injured people were taken to the hospital, in addition to the fatality. He said the cause is currently unknown. Officials are investigating the cause of the incident. KNICKS BROADCASTER'S JOKE COMPARING BULLS' 'OBLITERATED' DEFENSE TO IRAN LEAVES PARTNER STUNNED In the club’s statement, they promised full transparency to the authorities. Videos broadcast by local television stations showed a large crowd of fans in the south stands amid an explosion of fireworks. Other videos showed apparently injured people sitting in the stands inside the stadium. Despite the incident on Friday night, the Peruvian professional soccer league said the team’s match on Saturday will proceed as planned. 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/69d1620c3fb569bd9084ce30 Jack Hughes debuts new smile at Yankees home opener after losing teeth in Olympic gold medal game te 2026-04-04T19:10:04.456Z Jack Hughes debuts new smile at Yankees home opener after losing teeth in Olympic gold medal game Team USA star Jack Hughes has finally gotten his smile back.  The New Jersey Devils center debuted his new smile at the New York Yankees’ home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday, where he and fellow Team USA gold medalist Aerin Frankel threw ceremonial first pitches. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I threw like 50 pitches like right before morning skate," Hughes told reporters of his prep time. "My shoulder was so sore, so I was like, ‘We gotta cool it.’"  Hughes, who lost several of his teeth after taking a stick to the mouth during Team USA’s overtime win over Canada at Milano Cortina, was smiling from ear to ear. He said he had hoped throwing out the first pitch might be an honor he would get to be a part of after scoring the game-winner in Italy.  JACK HUGHES CLARIFIES REMARKS ON OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL PUCK AFTER HALL OF FAME SAYS IT’S STAYING PUT "Like when everything went down, this was like the one thing I was wondering if it would happen," Hughes said, via NHL.com. "I knew a lot of things were coming, but I was like, this is the one thing, I was always like wishing, slash, hoping for, and then when I was like, Opening Day. Like wow, that's, that's almost too much, man. That's a lot of pressure." Frankel, the women’s goaltender and a New York native, was happy to continue the Olympics celebration with Hughes in the Bronx.  "It's been awesome," she said. "So much fun being at the Olympics with the men's team, getting to support them, watch them win a gold medal. First time in history, the women's and men's teams have done that together. So to be able to continue the celebration here in New York for Opening Day was so much fun." 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/69d1620c3fb569bd9084ce27 WWE's Sol Ruca 'content' with being at NXT for as long as management needs her te 2026-04-04T19:10:04.113Z WWE's Sol Ruca 'content' with being at NXT for as long as management needs her WWE NXT star Sol Ruca has captivated fans with her high-flying moves since she made her debut in the brand and her prowess in the ring has landed her opportunities on the main roster. She’s been on SmackDown, teaming with her former partner Zaria, she’s competed at the Evolution premium live event and John Cena chose her to compete on Saturday Night’s Main Event in December to feature future stars of the main roster. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Ruca may not be long for NXT if her streak of entertaining matches continues. But she told Fox News Digital that she trusts management to promote her when they decide she’s ready. WWE NXT STAR JACY JAYNE READY FOR STAND & DELIVER CHALLENGE, SAYS SHE LOVES TO PROVE PEOPLE WRONG "I mean, yeah, absolutely," she said when asked whether she could be on the main roster by 2027. "I think all of us in NXT, we love NXT, but the goal is to get to the main roster. I am completely content being here as long as I need to."I would rather get called up when the time is right than not. Ideally, I would love to be on the main show in 2027 but I trust that they know what’s right and I trust they know when the time is ready." Ruca has accomplished many feats for a pro wrestler who didn’t have a background in the sport. She won the NXT Women’s North American Championship at last year’s Stand & Deliver and became a double champ when she won the WWE Women’s Speed Championship. The only singles title that has eluded her so far is the NXT Women’s Championship. But she could become a contender for that if she defeats Zaria at this year’s Stand & Deliver on Saturday night. 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/69d1620b3fb569bd9084ce1e Sen. Mike Lee urges Trump to invoke rare constitutional power to force Congress back from spring recess te 2026-04-04T19:10:03.776Z Sen. Mike Lee urges Trump to invoke rare constitutional power to force Congress back from spring recess Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is urging President Donald Trump to invoke a rarely used constitutional authority to force Congress to end its spring recess and return to Washington to address national security funding and election integrity. Lee joined "Saturday in America" to explain why he believes lawmakers need to cut their vacations short to serve the American people while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains unfunded. "It was made a possibility back in 1787 when they wrote Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution, which gives him this power in extraordinary occasions," Lee said Saturday. "This would give us a chance to get back and get DHS funded, and I hope, next, turn to the SAVE America Act." DHS SHUTDOWN PUTTING AMERICANS AT RISK AS WORLD CUP SECURITY PREP ‘SIGNIFICANTLY BEHIND’: SEN FETTERMAN Congress left for spring recess in March and is scheduled to return in mid-April. Multiple photos of lawmakers vacationing at casinos and resorts have surfaced while legislation remains stalled. MERYL STREEP CLAIMS SAVE AMERICA ACT FORCES MARRIED WOMEN TO 'PROVE WHO THEY ARE' TO VOTE Lee, a sponsor of the SAVE Act, argued that requiring proof of citizenship to vote is a vital reason lawmakers must return. He said both the DHS shutdown and the need for election security qualify as the "extraordinary occasions" required for the president to step in. "We put that on the floor, debate it, and if we keep debating it until we're ready to pass it, it will pass," he said. IRGC'S 'LARGER THAN NORMAL' PRESENCE POSES CHALLENGE IN SEARCH FOR MISSING F-15E CREW MEMBER, EXPERT WARNS Last month, Trump considered cutting Congress' spring break short in order to end the DHS shutdown. He told the New York Post, "It’s something that’s under consideration." Trump signed an executive order directing federal officials to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff are paid during the shutdown. The order came after TSA employees missed paychecks and many called out of work, leading to long lines at airports across the country. This power to force Congress back to work was last used under President Harry S. Truman in 1948 and remains an extremely rare tool. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d15fb53fb569bd9084cdc6 Industrial exoskeletons help workers do more with less strain te 2026-04-04T19:00:05.110Z Industrial exoskeletons help workers do more with less strain If you have ever spent a full day lifting, drilling overhead, or bending over a conveyor belt, you know how quickly fatigue sets in. That is exactly where industrial exoskeletons come in.  These wearable systems strap onto the body and help carry the load. Instead of your muscles doing all the work, the device shares it. As a result, workers feel less strain and can stay productive longer. This tech is already showing up on real job sites across the country. 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. WEARABLE ROBOTICS ARE CHANGING HOW WE WALK AND RUN Industrial exoskeletons are wearable mechanical systems designed to support your body during physical tasks. They do not replace workers. They help workers perform demanding jobs with less physical stress. There are three main types, and each works differently depending on the job. Passive systems do not use motors or batteries. Instead, they rely on springs or mechanical structures to redistribute weight. A strong real-world example is the Hilti EXO-O1. This shoulder harness shifts the weight of your arms to your hips using spring-loaded supports. Testing shows it can reduce shoulder muscle load by up to 47% during overhead work. Many workers say tools feel almost weightless by the end of the day. Another example is the Laevo FLEX. This passive system uses spring-based assistance to support the lower back during bending and lifting. It is designed for dynamic movement, allowing workers to walk freely and lift without needing to switch the system on or off. Laevo FLEX also offers adjustable support and is built for long wear across different environments, including outdoor use. Like other passive systems, it helps reduce strain on the lower back during repetitive tasks without adding motors or batteries. These systems are relatively lightweight, typically between about 4.4 and 8.8 pounds. However, support remains constant during use, so it cannot adapt automatically to different tasks in real time. Powered exoskeletons use motors, sensors, and onboard processors to actively assist movement. An example is the German Bionic Exia. This battery-powered back exoskeleton is designed for warehouse and logistics work, where employees lift and move items throughout the day. It actively supports the lower back during lifts, helping reduce strain and fatigue over time. These systems track your motion using sensors and respond almost instantly. Many can detect lifting movements in real time and provide support as you move, so the assistance feels natural instead of delayed. Powered exoskeletons can significantly reduce the effort required for repetitive lifting tasks, especially in high-volume environments. However, there are trade-offs. Some powered systems are heavier and can weigh over 40 pounds, depending on the design. They are also far more expensive, often costing tens of thousands of dollars, so most companies introduce them through pilot programs. NEW EXOSKELETON ADAPTS TO TERRAIN WITH SMART AI POWER Soft exosuits use fabric, straps and tension systems instead of rigid frames. One example is the HeroWear Apex 2. This lightweight system weighs about three pounds and wraps around the shoulders and waist to assist with lifting movements. In warehouse testing, soft back-support exosuits have been shown to improve productivity while reducing reported lower back discomfort for workers performing repetitive tasks. These systems allow more natural movement than rigid exoskeletons. However, they provide less force, so they are best suited for repetitive tasks rather than heavy lifting. The biggest benefits show up in everyday tasks that put the most strain on your body. Holding tools above your head all day strains your shoulders and neck. Systems like the Hilti EXO-O1 can reduce muscle load by up to about 47%, making tools feel much lighter. Back-support systems like the Laevo FLEX shift part of the load away from the spine. Studies show muscle effort can drop by up to 30% during lifting. Soft systems like the HeroWear Apex 2 help reduce fatigue during constant bending. Workers complete more tasks while feeling less strain by the end of a shift. Exoskeletons offer real benefits, but they are not perfect. Fit is critical. If a device does not align properly with your body, it can cause discomfort or limit movement. Proper fitting and training are essential. Weight also matters. Even lightweight systems add extra load. Powered systems can weigh more than 40 pounds. Cost remains a barrier for many companies. Passive systems may cost a few thousand dollars, while powered systems can cost tens of thousands. There is also a long-term consideration. Relying too heavily on assistance could reduce muscle engagement over time. Experts recommend using exoskeletons alongside proper ergonomics and regular movement. If your job involves physical labor, this technology could change your daily experience. You may feel less sore at the end of a shift. You may reduce your risk of injury over time. You may even be able to work longer without the same level of fatigue.  For employers, the benefits are clear. Fewer injuries, fewer missed workdays, and more consistent productivity. Adoption is still growing, so many workplaces are testing these systems before rolling them out more broadly. You might be wondering if you can order one of these like any other piece of gear. In most cases, you cannot. Most industrial exoskeletons are sold directly to companies, not individuals. Manufacturers typically work with employers through pilot programs or bulk orders. That means you will not usually find these on standard retail sites. Some lighter systems, especially passive or soft exosuits, are easier to access. Even then, many brands still prefer to sell through business channels or approved partners. If you are interested, start with the manufacturer’s website. Look for options like "request a demo" or "contact sales." This is often the first step before any purchase. For now, access depends on where you work. As adoption grows, that could change. More companies are testing these systems, which may eventually make them easier to get. 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    Industrial exoskeletons are moving quickly from early trials to real-world use. They are not replacing human workers. They are helping people work smarter and safer. As the technology improves, expect lighter designs, better comfort, and more intelligent assistance. This shift could redefine what physically demanding work looks like in the years ahead. If your employer offered you an exoskeleton tomorrow, would you wear it on the job or would you hesitate? 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/69d15d5d3fb569bd9084cd6f Study reveals one simple eating habit that may help boost weight-loss te 2026-04-04T18:50:05.348Z Study reveals one simple eating habit that may help boost weight-loss Losing weight might be as simple as sticking to the meals you know, a new study found. People who ate the same meals more often lost more weight during a 12-week weight-loss program, according to a new study published in Health Psychology. "Maintaining a healthy diet in today’s food environment requires constant effort and self-control," lead author Charlotte Hagerman, PhD, of the Oregon Research Institute, said in a statement.  SIMPLE WEIGHT-LOSS QUIZ MAY PINPOINT WHY SOME DIETS FAIL — AND HOW TO BOOST SUCCESS "Creating routines around eating may reduce that burden and make healthy choices feel more automatic," she added. Hagerman and her fellow researchers from Drexel University and the Oregon Research Institute analyzed food logs from 112 adults with overweight or obesity who tracked their meals in an app and weighed themselves daily, according to the study. The researchers measured "routinized" eating in two main ways: how much participants' daily calorie intake fluctuated and how often they repeated the same meals and snacks over time, according to the paper. DOCTOR WARNS MANY AMERICANS EAT 'FOOD-LIKE SUBSTANCES,' NOT REAL FOOD Those whose diets included more repeated foods lost an average of 5.9% of their body weight, compared to 4.3% for those whose eating patterns were more varied, according to a press release from the American Psychological Association.  People who kept their daily calorie intake more consistent also lost more weight, according to the researchers. Liza Baker, a Vermont-based nutrition expert and founder of Simply: Health Coaching, said the findings line up with what she has seen firsthand in more than a decade of working with clients. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Removing the mental load of 'What's for breakfast, lunch or dinner?' can make the wellness journey much more sustainable," Baker told Fox News Digital. She said repeat meals can reduce decision fatigue and make it easier for people to stick to healthier habits, especially when they are packing lunches, cooking at home and following a simple routine. Baker said people do not necessarily have to repeat every meal to see benefits. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "One can start by eating one meal that is repetitive, usually breakfast or lunch," she said. "As results start to show, it's then more conducive to increasing to two to three repetitive meals a day." At the same time, experts cautioned that the findings do not prove cause and effect. The study was observational, meaning it found an association between routine eating and greater weight loss, but could not show that repetition alone caused the better results, according to the researchers. Baker also warned that repeat meal plans can backfire if they are not nutritionally balanced or if they trigger perfectionism. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Unless someone is well-versed in nutrition, setting up a repeat meal plan can quickly become a nutritional nightmare that leads to becoming deficient in one or more nutrients," she said. The study authors similarly noted that too little variety could come with trade-offs. Future research is needed to determine whether a more repetitive diet should be actively recommended as a weight-loss strategy, they said. Fox News Digital reached out to the study's authors for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d15d5d3fb569bd9084cd66 How to opt out of AI data collection in popular apps te 2026-04-04T18:50:05.017Z How to opt out of AI data collection in popular apps Every time you ask ChatGPT a question, say "Hey Siri," or let Google finish your sentence, something else may happen in the background. In many cases, you are helping train the AI that responds to you. Most people do not realize this. However, many AI platforms use conversations to improve their systems. As a result, your questions, your voice and your habits can be stored and reused by some of the world's largest tech companies. That said, you are not stuck with these settings. You can turn off much of this data collection if you know where to look. Even better, it only takes about 15 minutes across the major platforms. Here is exactly how. 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. 5 SIMPLE TECH TIPS TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA AI assistants are designed to feel like a private conversation. But depending on the platform, what's collected often goes well beyond what you typed or said: Almost none of this is turned off by default. You have to go find the switch yourself. Here's a quick thought experiment. In the last month, have you asked an AI assistant about: Each detail seems harmless on its own. But together, they create a surprisingly detailed picture of your life—one that could be stored indefinitely, reviewed by human contractors, or exposed in a data breach. In 2023, Samsung engineers accidentally leaked sensitive internal code by pasting it into ChatGPT. Most people don't have an IT department watching out for them. But everyone can take a few minutes to adjust their settings. This doesn't mean you should stop using AI tools. They can be incredibly useful. But it's worth understanding what's being collected—and what you can turn off right now. By default, your conversations may be used to help improve AI models, but you can turn this off at any time. To turn this off: You can also go to Settings > Data Controls > Export data to download everything OpenAI has stored, or select Delete all chats to wipe your history. Note that even with training off, OpenAI retains conversations for up to 30 days for safety monitoring. Google's AI tools, including Gemini and Search's AI Overviews, are tied to your Google account activity. To manage this: Keep in mind: disabling activity tracking may affect personalization across Gmail, Maps, and other Google services. DATA BROKERS ACCUSED OF HIDING OPT-OUT PAGES FROM GOOGLE Copilot is built into Windows, Microsoft 365 and Edge, so it can access a wide range of your documents and activity. To adjust your settings: In Windows 11: Settings > Privacy & Security > Diagnostics & Feedback and turn off Optional diagnostic data Microsoft does not offer one single switch that turns off all Copilot data collection, so you need to review settings in multiple places. Enterprise users should check with their IT administrator, as organizational settings may also apply. Alexa stores voice recordings by default, and in some cases, Amazon may have human reviewers listen to those recordings as part of its quality review process. To turn off voice recording use: To stop Alexa from keeping your recordings: Apple is generally more privacy-focused than other platforms, but Siri still collects data to improve its performance. To limit Siri data collection: To delete your existing Siri history: Go to Settings Tap Siri or Apple Intelligence & Siri Tap Siri & Dictation History Tap Delete Siri & Dictation History Adjusting these settings is an important step. But it only controls what these apps collect directly going forward. It doesn't address the hundreds of websites that may already be publishing your personal information online, right now, without your knowledge. Data brokers do not need your AI chat history. Instead, they pull information from public records, marketing lists and people-search databases. They also refresh these profiles constantly, which keeps your data active and easy to find. As a result, your name, address, phone number and family members may already appear on dozens of sites you have never heard of. Unlike AI apps, these sites do not offer a single settings menu to turn this off. While you can remove your data manually, the process takes hours and often requires repeated requests when your information gets reposted. In many cases, you need to revisit these sites regularly to keep your information from reappearing. The goal is simple: make it much harder for strangers, scammers and cybercriminals to find your personal information online. While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren't cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It's what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target 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 Get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web: Cyberguy.com. Spending just 15 minutes adjusting your AI privacy settings is one of the most effective steps you can take to protect your digital privacy right now. Most major platforms, including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple, collect data by default. However, you can opt out, even though companies often bury these settings deep in menus. As a result, many people never find them. At the same time, AI assistants feel private and conversational, so you may share more personal information than you realize. Even if you turn off data collection going forward, companies do not erase what they have already stored. In addition, these settings only control what happens inside each platform. Data brokers still build separate profiles about you using information pulled from across the internet. Because of this, privacy is not a one-time fix. Instead, you need to check your settings regularly and stay aware of what you share. The good news is you do not have to stop using AI tools. Instead, take a few minutes this week to review your settings and make sure the rest of your digital footprint is not working against you. How much personal data are you willing to let big tech companies collect from your everyday AI use? 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/69d15b043fb569bd9084ccfd Niki Taylor chooses Nashville 'privacy' after ‘90s supermodel fame te 2026-04-04T18:40:04.187Z Niki Taylor chooses Nashville 'privacy' after ‘90s supermodel fame Supermodel Niki Taylor is no longer chasing the spotlight. The ’90s fashion icon — once one of the most recognizable faces in fashion — has traded the chaos of international runways for a quieter life in Nashville, where privacy and family now take center stage. Taylor reflected on the pace of her early career and why stepping back from the glare of fame ultimately brought her something more meaningful. "I do prefer privacy and I have always been a bit of a loner," she told People. "I live life at a much more natural pace than I did in the ‘90s. I'm thankful that I was busy, but I was away from my sons Jake and Hunter more than I wanted to be. With Ciel and Rex I feel like I have had a lot better balance of family and work." SUPERMODEL KATHY IRELAND LAUNCHES COMMERCIAL FISHING CAREER, PREFERS 'SHARKS IN THE OCEAN' OVER BUSINESS ONES It’s a stark contrast to the double life she led as a teen model — one that blurred the line between normal adolescence and international fame. "In a way, I was living two different lives," Taylor, now 51, quipped, explaining that during her rise to fame, she was appearing in People magazine even as she was still getting written up for detention. "I was trying to fit in at my high school, but then I would show up on set and all the other models I looked up to were 10 years older than me. There's no handbook for how to handle that." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Behind the scenes, Taylor said she had a tightly knit support system that kept her grounded as her career skyrocketed. "I was young enough that I always had an adult with me," she said of flying nonstop to fashion shoots around the world. "When my dad walked in the room, people took note. He was a strong, handsome but gentle man. And so, along with him and my mom and manager, Jean, I had a solid support team around me." These days, the pace is slower — but the work isn’t over, according to the fashion icon. Taylor is still modeling, just on her own terms. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "My day-to-day is simple," she said. "Being a mom, fitness and working pretty much define my days. Someone once said you spend the first 40 years acquiring, and the last 40 simplifying. I still am in love with the fashion business, but I love coming home to my family." But fame didn’t come without a devastating loss. Taylor’s younger sister, Krissy Taylor — a rising star in her own right — died suddenly of heart disease at just 17, at the height of her career. "She was my best friend, she was my gravity … even to this day, I think about her all the time," Taylor previously shared with Fox News in an interview. The sisters had shared not just a bond, but the runway — walking shows across Europe and landing major campaigns together. "I don’t know how we got through it, but time has helped," she told People. "I think about her often. Like when I see a lifted truck, sunflowers, an old country song, sundresses, the beach, certain scents in the air ... yeah, it's often. In many ways, Krissy and I had a special bond that was almost like being a twin, even though she was younger than me. I think anyone who knows about Krissy knows that she was my best friend." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d156593fb569bd9084cc45 Charlize Theron stuns in yellow bikini during Hawaiian beach vacation with her two daughters te 2026-04-04T18:20:09.508Z Charlize Theron stuns in yellow bikini during Hawaiian beach vacation with her two daughters Charlize Theron is enjoying a tropical Hawaiian vacation with her daughters. The 50-year-old, Academy Award-winning actress was photographed walking along the shore while on spring break with her daughters, Jackson and August, on Saturday, March 28. In the photos, Theron could be seen walking on the white sand beach in a strapless yellow bikini, which she paired with black sunglasses. During an interview with AnOther in February, Theron spoke about aging, acknowledging that "I’m not going to be able to stop this process." 'LANDMAN' STAR ALI LARTER EXCITED TO TURN 50, REVEALS ‘DISCIPLINED’ FITNESS AND WELLNESS ROUTINE "I’m not scared of aging," she added. "I just want mobility for as long as I can possibly have it. I want to be able to feel strong for as long as I possibly can. My mom is 74 and she hikes every morning. The other day she lifted a 78-pound dog into the back of her car like it was nothing. I’m like, OK, I really lucked out with genetics." She then joked that knowing that her mom has had two knee replacements makes her feel better, saying, "I have a surgery after every movie but that’s just making me stronger. I’m going to be bionic by the end of it." Theron adopted her older daughter, Jackson, 12, in 2012 and later adopted August, 9, in 2015, as a single mother. During an interview with Alex Cooper on "Call Her Daddy" in July 2025, the actress opened up about her choice to become a single mother, calling it "one of the healthiest decisions I ever made." "With women, it's always like, something must be wrong with her. She can't keep a man, and it's never part of the discussion of like, 'Wow. She's really living her truth,' " she said. "I look at them and just be like, 'Do you know how f---ing great it is to live exactly how I want to live, to experience motherhood exactly how I wanted to experience it?'" BEVERLY D’ANGELO PRIORITIZED FAMILY VALUES OVER HOLLYWOOD FAME AFTER WELCOMING TWINS AT 49 She went on to say that she "love[s] that I don't have to run every f------ thing by a guy" or deal with a co-parent, adding that she "broke the cycle." Theron has spoken in the past about the dynamic between her mother and father. When speaking with NPR in December 2019, she detailed the day her mother shot and killed her father when she was 15 years old, after he came home drunk and shot three bullets through the door she and her mom were hiding behind, saying, in self-defense, "she ended the threat." Earlier this year, Theron spoke about the relationship between her mom and dad when speaking with AnOther, and explained how seeing her mother navigate that influenced her acting style. "My mom had a complex relationship with my father, and I think it really informed me," she said. "Obviously, when I was younger, I had no concept of how complicated people and relationships are. And of course I wish that she had a wonderful marriage and didn’t have to experience all of that. But I do think that in many ways it made me as an actor be more honest in portraying women." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The "Monster" star grew up in South Africa, reportedly leaving in the early 1990s when she was 16 years old, after winning a modeling contest. When speaking to the outlet, she credited her mom for exposing her to "the concept of art," detailing how she would take her to the drive-in, the ballet and the opera, as well as the video store, adding, "Her exposing me to storytelling at a very young age ignited this love for it." At the time she didn't know that a career in the arts was possible, but found success in the industry after moving to Los Angeles in the early '90s, following a brief modeling career. After years in the industry, Theron says things have changed saying "you just would never get away with" experiences she had with directors or during auditions. "I think that’s the most frustrating thing about it for women," she said. "It’s four steps forward and 20 steps back, but we’ve come a long way since I started, for sure. You had to squeeze your way in. And really the only way to get in there was to be the trophy, sexy person. The alternative for me was to go back to South Africa and I didn’t know what I was going to do." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She continued: "My parents had a road-construction company. Was I really going to do that? I was so driven by wanting to do something in the arts. For me, there was a real focus on how can I go about this so I have longevity?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d156593fb569bd9084cc3c Amy Bradley cruise ship mystery reignited by ‘big’ revelations in disappearance: report te 2026-04-04T18:20:09.163Z Amy Bradley cruise ship mystery reignited by ‘big’ revelations in disappearance: report Authorities have reportedly uncovered a series of new leads stemming from the disappearance of an American college graduate who vanished while on a tropical vacation with her family 28 years ago.  The circumstances surrounding Amy Bradley’s 1998 disappearance – and the subsequent investigation – have since been revisited in a three-part Netflix documentary series, titled "Amy Bradley is Missing." Nearly one year after the documentary’s release, director Ari Mark has reportedly revealed a few new breaks in the investigation into Bradley’s whereabouts.  Speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, Mark revealed "two people of interest who have trafficking ties" have been questioned by the FBI relating to Bradley’s disappearance.  FORMER FBI AGENT ROBERT LEVINSON’S DISAPPEARANCE STILL UNSOLVED AS BUREAU PRESSES FOR NEW TIPS While Mark did not say when the interviews took place, he added that it is a "pretty new" development and he believes it is "a big deal" in the case.  While working alongside the FBI and the Bradley family’s private investigator, Mark said they "may have identified that the trafficking ring… exists, and who potentially would be responsible," and that the ring is a "dominant" group in the Caribbean, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Bradley was just 23 years old when her family embarked on a seven-day Royal Caribbean international cruise in 1998. The trip was meant to be a celebration of Bradley’s graduation from college and her upcoming pursuit of a master’s degree in sports psychology.  However, as the ship was heading to Curaçao on March 24, 1998, Bradley’s family realized she had vanished from their cabin – ultimately launching a years-long search that has yet to come to a conclusion.  AMY BRADLEY CASE HINGES ON ‘SOMEBODY REMEMBERING' AS INVESTIGATORS HUNT FOR NEW LEADS 27 YEARS LATER: EXPERT "The trafficking scenario here has been a persistent one," Peter Valentin, chair of the Forensic Science Department at the University of New Haven and a former Connecticut State Police detective, told Fox News Digital.  "And that can be valuable investigatively. So that might give you some indication of if Bradley left the cruise ship, where did she go after she left? And where could she be geographically? If you have limited investigative resources, where should they be deployed?"  Additionally, Mark told the Hollywood Reporter the investigation has led them to another source claiming Bradley gave birth to a child after her disappearance.  The possible revelation comes after a single source floated the lead to Mark in October 2025, according to the Hollywood Reporter.  PARENTS BELIEVE DAUGHTER WHO VANISHED FROM CRUISE SHIP 27 YEARS AGO IS STILL ALIVE If the sources are correct, it could mark a pivotal breakthrough in the race to locate Bradley, according to Valentin.  "It shifts the case," Valentin said. "First of all, it tells you – depending on where the DNA is recovered – that a reasonable assumption is that she’s alive. Secondly, where the DNA is recovered gives you a lot of investigative information for you to then follow up on."  "Once you get that connection, now you have a whole new vantage point on what the rest of the case is about," Valentin added.  Mark also pointed to yet another potential new break in the case, according to the Hollywood Reporter.  FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X A 2023 IP hit to the "Amy Bradley is Missing" website was reportedly recorded from a public computer inside a casino in the Caribbean, leading the Bradley family’s private investigator to have a "follow-up conversation" with the business’ general manager.  The manager reportedly "was able to confirm that he recognized Amy," and told the investigator "that she had been in that casino, and potentially using that public computer," Mark told the Hollywood Reporter. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER However, upon reaching out to the manager to record a follow-up conversation, "he completely clammed up," Mark added. The flag is notable to Valentin, who pointed to several unanswered questions that stem from the development. SEND US A TIP HERE "It could have actually been a viable lead, and that's why the casino owner or operator decided to stop cooperating," Valentin said.  "What I’d be more interested in knowing is how many times was the website accessed from that IP address at the casino? Because certainly there must have been more IP addresses from that vicinity accessing the website," Valentin continued. "There must’ve been a bit more to this that made it stick out, that made it significant enough." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST On the night before she vanished, Bradley went with her brother, Brad Bradley, to the Rhapsody of the Seas nightclub, where they stayed into the early hours of March 24. Her father, Ron, later said the last time he saw her, she was asleep on the cabin balcony. In a text message conversation to the Hollywood Reporter, Brad Bradley said the family knows "of no evidence that has been presented that Amy has or had a child," adding, "although, of course it is possible." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "There are things and people we are working with that we can’t disclose publicly," Brad Bradley said in a text message, according to the outlet. "The entire case comes down to someone coming forward and telling us what they know. Somebody knows something!" Fox News Digital reached out to Brad Bradley. The FBI recently released an updated missing persons flyer featuring images of what Bradley may look like at her current age, along with announcing a $25,000 reward for "information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for her death." "The FBI continues to investigate Amy's disappearance; we have recently raised the reward from $25,000 to $100,000 for information leading to the recovery of Amy Lynn Bradley and information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for her disappearance," the bureau said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Although countless theories surrounding what truly happened to Bradley have continued to swirl for decades after her disappearance, Valentin emphasized the importance of investigators looking at each potential lead with a set of fresh eyes.  "When you're looking at a cold case like this, you can't look at it by just reading the investigative reports," Valentin told Fox News Digital. "Because if you do, you'll wind up exactly where everybody else did. So you actually have to question the outcomes." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d153fc3fb569bd9084cbd5 John Lithgow says much of JK Rowling’s trans remarks have been ‘twisted and misrepresented’ te 2026-04-04T18:10:04.447Z John Lithgow says much of JK Rowling’s trans remarks have been ‘twisted and misrepresented’ Actor John Lithgow said much of J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender issues have been "twisted and misrepresented," despite his own disagreements with "much" of what the author has said. "I do disagree with much of [what she has said]," Lithgow told journalist David Remnick late last month. "Much of it, I think, has been twisted and misrepresented, and she has sort of doubled down on it at her own cause." Lithgow, 80, who is set to portray Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming "Harry Potter" HBO television series, said he was aware of the controversy surrounding Rowling before signing on, and even faced pressure to walk away from the project. JK ROWLING CHALLENGES PAST 'HARRY POTTER' FILMMAKER TO SPECIFY WHICH OF HER BELIEFS ON GENDER ARE OFFENSIVE "I was urged to walk away, and I was not about to do that," he said, explaining that he felt "the reasons to do it were much, much stronger" than objections to Rowling’s comments. After Lithgow explained his decision, Remnick pressed further on Rowling’s rhetoric, noting how "surprised" he has been by the "ferocity" and, at times, "cruelty" in the tone of her public comments. JK ROWLING SLAMS GLAMOUR UK'S WOMEN OF THE YEAR COVER FEATURING NINE TRANS WOMEN Lithgow responded, "Yes, I'm surprised by it, too, and disappointed by it." Rowling, who authored all seven books in the "Harry Potter" series, has angered transgender activists for years with her outspoken opposition to transgender ideology and her defense of women-only spaces. ACTOR JOHN LITHGOW DEFENDS JOINING 'HARRY POTTER' SERIES DESPITE JK ROWLING'S TRANS BACKLASH She has taken to social media multiple times to weigh in on issues relevant to the subject, including transgender athletes in women's sport, biological men entering female-only spaces and the legal definition of a woman while providing support for other women who have opposed transgender ideology. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Lithgow previously said he had considered walking away from his role due to Rowling's views, according to The New York Times, which cited his "interest in queer culture" while delving into the topic. Lithgow noted that non-binary actor Aud Mason-Hyde, his co-star in a separate project, called his decision to join the Potter show "disconcerting" and "vaguely hurtful" and, because of the pushback, he "considered quitting the series but decided not to" and pushed forward, well aware of possible ramifications. "Every interview I will ever do for the rest of my life this will come up," he told the outlet. Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d153fb3fb569bd9084cbc4 Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving. te 2026-04-04T18:10:03.379Z Some Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. These Black Democrats Aren’t Leaving. As older members of Congress head for the exits amid growing pressure for fresh faces in the Democratic Party, some of the most seasoned Black lawmakers are resisting retirement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d14f4c3fb569bd9084cb1e College outfielder has Jose Canseco-like blunder as fly ball bounces off his head for improbable home run te 2026-04-04T17:50:04.265Z College outfielder has Jose Canseco-like blunder as fly ball bounces off his head for improbable home run Across all sports and all levels, coaches tell their players to use their heads. However, Highland center fielder Jake Shields used his head in a completely different sense and had a Jose Canseco moment. In Highland’s 8-4 loss to Butler in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday at McDonald Stadium in Kansas, Butler designated hitter Tanay Vyas hit a high fly ball to right-center field with a runner on first base with two outs in the bottom of the third inning. Shields ran over to make the play, shielding the sun with his glove and his sunglasses, but completely misjudged the ball. Instead of catching the fly ball, it landed on his head and bounced over the wall for an improbable home run to make it 3-1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Shields’ blunder was reminiscent of Jose Canseco’s infamous outfielder blunder in 1988. Carlos Martinez, a designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians, hit a fly ball to the warning track in right field. Canseco, an outfielder for the Texas Rangers at the time, ran to the wall to try to catch the ball, but missed it. The ball hit off his head and bounced up and over the wall for a home run. DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR AND MAYOR BOOED AT RED SOX HOME OPENER Shields was well short of the warning track in the outfield when the ball hit his head, meaning the ball bounced at least 30 feet off his head and over the wall for a two-run home run. The college baseball player bent over and held his head. "Oh! Right off his forehead," the announcer said. "Oh my, Jake Shields is going to feel that for a long time." The main difference between Shields’ and Canseco’s miscues were how far the ball bounced off their heads. Canseco was right next to the wall, while Shields wasn’t even near the warning track. Unfortunately for Highland, Shields’ blunder was the beginning of a tough four-game series against the Butler Grizzlies, as they swept the series. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d14f4b3fb569bd9084cb15 ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani living in US after Rubio revokes their green cards te 2026-04-04T17:50:03.917Z ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani living in US after Rubio revokes their green cards Two relatives of slain Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani living in Los Angeles were taken into custody by federal agents after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards, officials said. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar — identified as Soleimani’s niece — and her daughter were arrested and are now being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a Saturday announcement from the State Department. The Trump administration says Afshar has been a supporter of Iran’s "totalitarian, terrorist" regime. "Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani," Rubio wrote on X. "She is also an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated attacks on Americans and referred to our country as the 'Great Satan.'" RADICAL US MOSQUES HONOR IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER'S 'MARTYRDOM' WITH MEMORIAL SERVICES, EULOGY: 'OUR LEADER' "This week, I terminated both Afshar and her daughter's legal status and they are now in ICE custody, pending removal from the United States," Rubio wrote Saturday. In January 2020, a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed Soleimani during President Donald Trump’s first term in office. While living in the U.S., Afshar "promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against American soldiers and military facilities in the Middle East, praised the new Iranian Supreme Leader, denounced America as the 'Great Satan,' and voiced her unflinching support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a designated terrorist organization," the State Department said. "[Afshar] pushed this propaganda for Iran’s terrorist regime while enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles, as attested to by her frequent posting on her recently deleted Instagram account," the department said. IRAN VOWS 'HARSH RETALIATION' AFTER US AIRSTRIKE KILLS IRANIAN GEN. QASSEM SOLEIMANI According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE officers arrested Afshar and her daughter on Friday in Los Angeles. DHS said Afshar entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in June 2015, was granted asylum in 2019, and became a green card holder in 2021 under the Biden administration. "In July 2025, she filed a naturalization application where she disclosed, she traveled to Iran at least four times since being issued a green card. Her trips to Iran illustrate her asylum claims were fraudulent," a DHS spokesperson told Fox News. Her daughter entered the U.S. on a student visa in July 2015, was granted asylum in 2019, and became a green card holder in 2023, according to DHS. "It is a privilege to be granted green card to live in the United States of America," the spokesperson added. "If we have reason to believe a green card holder poses a threat to the U.S., the green card will be revoked." FORMER IRANIAN MINISTER PRAISES TRUMP ASSASSINATION FATWA AS DAUGHTER LIVES IN NEW YORK In addition to revoking Afshar and her daughter’s lawful permanent resident status, officials said Afshar’s husband has been barred from entering the U.S. 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. "The Trump Administration will not allow our country to become a home for foreign nationals who support anti-American terrorist regimes," the announcement said. The State Department and ICE did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d14aa23fb569bd9084ca95 ‘Don’t poke the bear’: New-look Rattlers used March heat to prepare, win opener te 2026-04-04T17:30:10.100Z ‘Don’t poke the bear’: New-look Rattlers used March heat to prepare, win opener GLENDALE – As time expired on the Arizona Rattlers’ season last year, the San Diego Strike Force had three men in motion. The penalty should have ended the game, but the referees didn’t see it.  San Diego scored and the Rattlers’ shot at a repeat Indoor Football League championship was gone. The Rattlers had their chance for revenge on March 28 in their first game of 2026 and they didn’t miss it. They beat San Diego 47-29, a victory that was the culmination of intense offseason workouts, major roster reconstruction and a king-sized chip on the shoulder of their coach/general manager.  “We went into the offseason feeling like we never got beat, and didn’t get a chance to repeat,” Kevin Guy said. “There were some people trying to push my buttons in the offseason and I’m taking this year personally. You don’t poke the bear. I’m back, I’m mentally dialed in, and I’m telling you right now this is going to be one hell of a year for us.” Guy is a legend in indoor football, operating as the Rattlers coach and general manager since 2008. During that time, he has won five championships and has a career winning percentage of .758. At the end of last season, Guy said that there would be consequences for how it ended and in turn, the Rattlers replaced 75% of their roster, including long-time wide receiver Isaiah Huston and 2023 championship game MVP quarterback Dalton Sneed. Max Meylor, the 2025 IFL MVP, signed with the Rattlers in the offseason after a 67-touchdown season that saw him lead the Green Bay Blizzard to the IFL championship, losing to Vegas in a thrilling 64-61 game. After the Rattlers signed Meylor, they received a message from the medical staff that three-time MVP quarterback Drew Powell would be available to play, and the Rattlers subsequently signed him as well. Now the Rattlers have two IFL MVPs on the roster and Guy will have a tough decision to make if Meylor doesn’t play up to his MVP standard. “It was about winning week one,” Guy said. “Max, those last three or four days of camp, really came on strong, but I feel like I got two quarterbacks I can win with.” Meylor started last Saturday against San Diego and scored five touchdowns, three passing and two with his legs. It was an impressive debut for the former MVP, and after the game, he talked about how excited he is for the year. “I’m just happy I’m on this side of the team,” Meylor said. “It’s a great organization and a great fan base. It was really fun.”  There are no outdoor games in the IFL, but as another sign of Guy’s focus this season, the Rattlers hosted their training camp outside in the Valley’s record-setting March heat. Guy said that heat was instrumental in helping his team get ready for the season. “Arizona heat is different,” rookie safety Yashyn McKee Sr. said. “I’m from New Jersey, so I’m not used to the heat, but I felt like we were all in shape, everybody was flying around and no one was tired.” Meylor said Green Bay hosted all its practices indoors last year, but he came to Arizona prepared.  “I definitely brought my sunscreen,” he said. McKee and the defense have been a happy surprise for Guy and the Rattlers. They secured two interceptions and forced a turnover on downs. Indoor football is played on a 50-yard field, and punting is illegal, which means forcing turnovers is the only way teams can get a stop on defense. “We look for (defensive backs) that have a history of making interceptions,” Guy said. “It’s a possession game; it’s not a field position game.” McKee said he and the rest of the team pride themselves on being physical, smart, and forcing turnovers. “Our whole secondary we’re fresh, we’re intelligent and physical,” McKee said. The post ‘Don’t poke the bear’: New-look Rattlers used March heat to prepare, win opener appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d14a9b3fb569bd9084ca5b Knicks broadcaster's joke comparing Bulls' 'obliterated' defense to Iran leaves partner stunned te 2026-04-04T17:30:03.670Z Knicks broadcaster's joke comparing Bulls' 'obliterated' defense to Iran leaves partner stunned The Chicago Bulls came into Madison Square Garden on Friday night as one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. The Bulls' defense allows 121.6 points per game this season, the third-most in the association, and it was a topic of conversation for New York Knicks legend turned broadcaster Walt "Clyde" Frazier. But apparently, he had an interesting choice of words when discussing the Bulls to others. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Mike, I was talking to my friends, man, and I was talking about 'eradicated,' 'obliterated,' 'devastated,'" Fazier said as the game tipped off. "They thought I was talking about Iran. But I was talking about the Bulls." Play-by-play man Mike Breen could not help but let out an, "Oh jeez." FORMER SYRACUSE BASKETBALL PLAYER TO BE DEPORTED AFTER SPENDING WEEKS IN ICE CUSTODY Iran, of course, has been a war zone since late February after the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against the country, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials. Frazier made note that the Bulls had allowed 145 points to the Indiana Pacers, 157 to the Philadelphia 76ers, and an average of around 135 during their five-game losing streak. "Oh jeez. That's how you start a telecast?" The five-game average was par for the course for Chicago, who allowed 136 to the Knicks in a 40-point loss. Chicago is 29-48 and in 12th place in the Eastern Conference, as they will soon find out their fate in the NBA Draft lottery. 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/69d145f13fb569bd9084c9dd S. Carolina beats UConn as Auriemma, Staley feud in Women’s Final Four te 2026-04-04T17:10:09.967Z S. Carolina beats UConn as Auriemma, Staley feud in Women’s Final Four PHOENIX – At this time last year, Ta’Niya Latson was packing up her Tallahassee, Florida, apartment while watching the women’s national championship basketball game about 270 miles away in Tampa. As the team to which she would soon transfer lost to UConn, Latson felt the same pain as South Carolina and Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson, whom she called her “sister.” Unfulfilled expectations were a common theme in the South Carolin a locker room before a Final Four matchup with UConn on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Despite winning the championship in 2024, coach Dawn Staley still hadn’t gotten over losing in the 2023 Final Four. “I’m haunted by that particular Final Four because of the players that we had and the season that we were having,” Staley said. The Gamecocks are just 40 minutes away from alleviating that pain after an emphatic 62-48 takedown of UConn in Phoenix that was marred by a confrontation between the two coaches. South Carolina held UConn to its lowest point total since Dec. 9, 2021, thereby punching its ticket to its third straight national championship on Sunday, where it will face UCLA. Despite averaging 3.9 rebounds in her career, Latson grabbed 11 boards on Friday to complement her game-high 16 points in a standout performance. The guard averaged more than 20 points per game in each of the three seasons she spent at Florida State, leading the NCAA in scoring in 2024-25 with a 25.2 average. Despite being the primary star on the Florida State roster, she decided to spend her senior season in a role with a little less responsibility. She recorded career lows in most major categories with South Carolina this season, but Latson is over the moon with the choice she made. “This is why I came to South Carolina,” she said of the chance to compete for a national championship. “It was a personal sacrifice that I had to make. I know a lot of people don’t get that. They don’t understand my why. This is my why.” Despite the victory, much of the attention was focused on the coaches. This matchup was already a heated rivalry, but Huskies coach Geno Auriemma threw gallons of fuel on the fire before the ball even tipped. South Carolina guard Ta’Niya Latson blocks the ball from UConn forward Serah Williams during the Women’s Final Four semifinal game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix Friday. South Carolina beat UConn 62-48. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Cronkite News) Auriemma said Staley delayed the regularly scheduled coaches handshake before the game. He was baffled by that choice. “For 41 years, I’ve been coaching, and 25 Final Fours,” Auriemma said. “The protocol is before the game, you meet at halfcourt… I waited there for three minutes.” Auriemma’s anger was further fueled by the officiating in the game. In an in-game interview, he was upset by what he would later call a “double standard” from the officials. “There were six fouls called that (third) quarter. All of them against us,” Auriemma told ESPN’s Holly Rowe. “They’ve been beating the s_ _t out of our guys the entire game. I’m not making excuses because we haven’t been able to make a shot, but this is ridiculous. Their coach rants and raves on the sideline, and calls the referees some names you don’t want to hear.” After the game was all but over, Auriemma and Staley had an altercation in which the two exchanged words. Neither coach would reveal the specifics of what was said, but Auriemma did not shy away from voicing his concerns. One specific concern occurred near the end of the third quarter. Auriemma accused a South Carolina player of ripping the jersey of UConn’s Sarah Strong, but Strong admitted the rip was a “mistake” of her own doing. After missing a shot, Strong was captured on camera ripping the front neckline. After the game, Auriemma stood by his mid-game conduct, adding some comments about the situation with Strong. “I don’t have any regrets about what I said to Holly Rowe, why would I?” Auriemma asked. “I’ve been coaching a long time. I’ve never had a kid have to change their jersey because somebody ripped it and the official said, ‘I didn’t see it.’ There are a lot of things that happened in that game. Unless you’re on that sideline, you have no idea what’s happening.” Staley was animated during the altercation – at one point caught on camera saying, “I’m gonna beat Geno’s ass’ – but advised reporters to direct any questions to Auriemma. She did tell ESPN afterward that she was surprised by his reaction. “I have no idea (what happened),” she said. “But I’mma let you know this, I’m of integrity. I’m of integrity. So if I did something wrong to Geno, I had no idea what I did. I guess he thought I didn’t shake his hand at the beginning of the game. I didn’t know — I went down there pregame, shook everybody on his staff’s hand. I don’t know what he came with after the game, but hey, sometimes things get heated. We move on.” The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team celebrates on the court after winning the Women’s Final Four semifinal game against UConn at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix Friday. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Cronkite News) The ending of the game wasn’t the only time Staley was animated. She ripped into her players at halftime. “She was yelling,” Latson said. “‘Meet the moment, meet the moment.’ We couldn’t be scared to play on this stage, especially against UConn. They were undefeated.” Having six consecutive Final Fours under her belt, Staley used her previous experience to guide her players. After the game, she explained her frustrations and expanded on her halftime comments. “You really don’t get these opportunities very often,” Staley said. “You got to meet the moment. If we lost this game, I know our players would have been mad at themselves because they’re very capable. Play to your capabilities. Play to the habits that we’ve had all season long.” One of those habits was suffocating defense. Staley said that a main focus for the Gamecocks was stopping a strong Huskies offense. “Our whole objective was to get them to shoot as inefficiently as possible, make them put the ball on the floor,” Staley said. “Don’t give them as many catch-and-shoot opportunities. I thought our kids really locked into that. They were scrappy.” UConn felt the impact, shooting 31% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc. It was apparent that the Huskies were off their game in the second half. Despite coming in as the favorites, UConn found itself rushing unnecessary shots. It looked as if the teams’ roles were reversed. UConn played with a chip on its shoulder, while South Carolina looked like the steady, calm favorite. After the game, UConn senior guard Azzi Fudd, who was held to eight points on 3-for-15 shooting, highlighted the impact of the Gamecocks’ defense. “They were super aggressive,” Fudd said. “I thought some of our shots were a little rushed, out of pace.” Friday marked an emotional ending for Fudd. After five years spent in Storrs, the loss ended her college career. Despite winning a national championship and being the odds-on favorite to become the first overall selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Fudd was clearly moved by the finality of the moment.  “A lot of emotions,” Fudd said at a postgame news conference. She then paused, thinking back to the previous five years. The memories she made. The time spent with her teammates. The games won and lost.  The world seemed to pause around her as she gathered her thoughts and tears welled in her eyes. Fighting off the emotions she had clearly been battling before the news conference began, Fudd finally spoke again. “This isn’t how I wanted my career at UConn to end,” she said. “These five years, I have so much to be grateful for. I couldn’t have asked for better teammates, better coaches, a better experience.” The post S. Carolina beats UConn as Auriemma, Staley feud in Women’s Final Four appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d145ec3fb569bd9084c9a2 UK prosecutors charge 3, including dual Pakistani citizen, in arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London te 2026-04-04T17:10:04.515Z UK prosecutors charge 3, including dual Pakistani citizen, in arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London British prosecutors have charged three suspects — ages 17, 19 and 20 — in connection with a disturbing arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances in north London. The March 23 incident unfolded at around 1:45 a.m. in the Golders Green neighborhood, where four ambulances operated by Hatzola, a volunteer emergency service serving the Jewish community, were deliberately set ablaze in a synagogue parking lot. Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, and a 17-year-old boy are accused of arson with intent to damage property while recklessly endangering life, according to the Metropolitan Police. Officials said two of the suspects are British citizens, while one holds dual British and Pakistani citizenship. GUILTY VERDICTS IN ISIS PLOT POLICE SAY COULD HAVE BEEN 'THE DEADLIEST TERRORIST ATTACK IN UK HISTORY' All three were arrested Wednesday at separate locations across London. They did not enter pleas and were remanded in custody following a roughly 45-minute hearing Saturday afternoon at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, according to The Standard. Prosecutors said a fourth suspect was also arrested and taken into custody at the courthouse where the three charged men were appearing, according to Reuters. UK COUNTERTERRORISM POLICE PROBE ANTISEMITIC ARSON ATTACK AS IRAN-LINKED GROUP CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer previously condemned the attack as a "horrifying" antisemitic act. "An attack on our Jewish community is an attack on us all. We will fight the poison that is antisemitism," Starmer wrote on X on March 23. A report from the SITE Intelligence Group says an Iran-backed network calling itself the Islamic Movement of the People of the Right Hand has claimed responsibility, according to Reuters. UK ARRESTS 2 OVER 'ANTISEMITIC ARSON ATTACK' AS POLICE INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE IRAN LINK Despite the claim, officials have not formally classified the case as terrorism. However, counterterrorism police are leading the investigation, Metropolitan Police said. Police in the United Kingdom previously arrested two additional men, ages 45 and 47, in the days following the attack. They were later released on bail, according to the Metropolitan Police. "I want to reiterate that the support we had from the local community since this attack took place has been incredible, and we will continue to work closely with local policing colleagues to do everything we can to keep the public safe," Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said in a statement. The Metropolitan Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News Digital's Efrat Lachter and Greg Norman, as well as Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d145ec3fb569bd9084c999 Cody Bellinger’s acrobatic catch stuns fans as Yankees win home opener over Marlins te 2026-04-04T17:10:04.157Z Cody Bellinger’s acrobatic catch stuns fans as Yankees win home opener over Marlins Gold Glove-winning outfielder Cody Bellinger made a compelling case for catch of the year in the New York Yankees' home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. The highlight-reel grab came in the ninth inning on a deep drive by Marlins infielder Xavier Edwards. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Bellinger sprinted 62 feet and tracked the ball well but misjudged it at the last moment, and it glanced off his wrist. Mid-jump, he swung his arm around and snagged the ball at around knee level.  Fans at Yankee Stadium erupted as Bellinger looked at his glove in disbelief, but the former Los Angeles Dodgers star wouldn’t call the acrobatic save his smartest play. DEMOCRAT GOVERNOR AND MAYOR BOOED AT RED SOX HOME OPENER "I should have caught it the first time," he said, adding that he "squeezed" his glove too early. "I definitely got lucky. Threw my glove out there." The Yankees are off to their second 6-1 start in three seasons after Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first inning to help the team secure an 8-2 win over the Marlins in the Bronx.  Miami entered the game at 5-1, matching its franchise-best start. 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/69d1439a3fb569bd9084c963 ‘Our anchor’: Defense, Lauren Betts lead UCLA past Texas in Women’s Final Four te 2026-04-04T17:00:10.451Z ‘Our anchor’: Defense, Lauren Betts lead UCLA past Texas in Women’s Final Four PHOENIX – Before UCLA took the court against Texas in the second Women’s Final Four matchup, Bruins coach Cori Close preached the importance of one facet of her team’s game. “It has to be our defense that has to be our anchor,” Close said.  Close’s words proved prophetic. Defense was the name of the game in the Bruins’ 51-44 victory against the Longhorns. The 95 combined points marked the third-lowest scoring game in Women’s Final Four history. The game also set a record for the lowest-scoring half in Final Four history, with only 37 combined points at halftime. Defense was the anchor for both teams. The Bruins just did it a little better, holding Texas to a season-low 44 points on 30.8% shooting from the field. That and a heroic performance from Lauren Betts helped UCLA advance to the NCAA women’s national championship game, although the Bruins did win the AIAW Large College championship in 1978.  UCLA will face South Carolina for the title on Sunday. UCLA players celebrate at Mortgage Matchup Center Friday as they clinch a spot in the Women’s Final Four championship game. (Photo by Janes Reyes/ Cronkite News) “I think they had 21 more shots than we did on the goal,” Close said of Texas. “That’s how good our defense was. We did it with toughness, togetherness and defense.” Betts stepped up big time on the nation’s largest stage, notching her thirddouble-double of the Women’s NCAA Tournament with a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds. “The amount she draws in on offense helps us all,” Bruins guard Gianna Kneepkens said. “Because you can go one-on-one, but I don’t know. That’s a choice if you want to make it. If they double, she’ll kick it out because she’s a great passer.” Two moments illustrated Betts’ gritty performance against the Longhorns. In the second half, Betts hit her head hard on the floor. It took a moment, but she slowly rose and remained in the game. “I feel like when you’re in a situation, you’re playing in the Final Four, your season’s on the line, you’ve got to get over it and keep playing,” Betts said. “There was no way I was coming out of the game.” The second moment came with1:02 left in the game when the Longhorns cut the Bruins lead to 47-44 on a Jordan Lee layup. Betts’ snuffed out the comeback bid with a game-sealing block of Texas forward Madison Booker’s layup attempt. It was Betts’ third block of the game.  “My job today was to help in any way I can inside the paint,” Betts said. “As soon as I saw her getting downhill, I’m like, ‘“All right, please block this, just don’t let her score.’” For the Longhorns, despite a strong finish, efficiency struggles throughout the first three quarters proved fatal. Booker struggled throughout the game, finishing with only six points – her lowest total of the season  – while shooting 13% from the field on 3-for-23 shooting.   UCLA center Lauren Betts defends against Texas’ Breya Cunningham in the Bruins’ victory in a Women’s Final Four semifinal game Friday. (Photo by Janes Reyes/Cronkite News) Texas coach Vic Schaefer and Booker’s teammates defended her off-night shooting. “You got to realize, she’s human,” Longhorns guard Rori Harmon said. “She’s a basketball player. We want her to take those shots. “I truly told Maddy, ‘I don’t care what your statistics look like.’ There was plenty of other things that caused us to lose the game.” UCLA blanketed Booker all night, forcing her into uncomfortable positions. “First of all, she’s an incredible player,” UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens said. “All my teammates that played on her … just did an incredible job pressing up, making those shots difficult. She can hit those. I think we kind of pushed her out a little bit farther and made those very difficult for her.” At the other end of the floor, Booker, Harmon and the Longhorns turned in a defensive performance that was nearly as dominant as the Bruins’. “You ain’t never seen a team at the Final Four play defense like that group did tonight,” Schaefer said. “Guarding people, denying handoffs, all that. They played their hearts out, forced 23 turnovers, held the team to 51.” UCLA was able to pull out the win despite being outshot by 21 attempts and turning the ball over 23 times to Texas’ 12. With the win, the Bruins avenged their only loss of the season, a 76-65 loss to Texas on Nov. 26 in the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas. “It’s really all about toughness at this point and finding a way to make a winning play,” Close said. “Even if it’s a winning play you wouldn’t have predicted or chosen.” Schaefer felt the game eluded Texas’ grasp despite some decent looks and more shot attempts. “We had plenty of looks at the cup that we just missed,” he said. “I mean, we just missed shots. I don’t have an explanation for it.” Texas’ season ended in the Final Four for the second straight season, but Schaefer said this game stung more than last year due to its hard-fought nature. “I have no idea why the good Lord picked tonight for us to not be able to make a shot,” he said. “I think we feel like in our locker room, we let one get away. I think this one will haunt me as the coach for probably ’til the day I die.” The post ‘Our anchor’: Defense, Lauren Betts lead UCLA past Texas in Women’s Final Four appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d13eea3fb569bd9084c887 Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – April 3-6 te 2026-04-04T16:40:10.843Z Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – April 3-6 The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced that no full freeway closures are scheduled in the Phoenix area this weekend, April 3-6. Click the Weekend Travel Advisory Map for a safety message as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month gets underway. ADOT reminds drivers to stay alert and be prepared to slow down and merge safely when approaching and traveling through existing work zones. Move over for first responders and disabled vehicles (slow down if you can’t move over) along state highways. Eyes up, phones down. For additional information, visit the ADOT website. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d13eea3fb569bd9084c87e AAWL offers support and opportunities te 2026-04-04T16:40:10.509Z AAWL offers support and opportunities The Arizona Animal Welfare League’s (AAWL) Community Clinic  is a low-cost veterinary clinic that offers pet families access to low-cost prevention and wellness services. The clinic, located at 30 N. 40th Place, is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Saturday and focuses on services such as vaccines, flea/tick/heartworm treatment, nail trims, ear infections and other wellness care. Contact the clinic at 602-358-7267 or visit www.aawl.org/cvc-services to schedule an appointment. This month, residents who would like to support AAWL’s efforts are invited to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to have their pet featured on a custom beer can. Now through April 7, residents can purchase one raffle ticket for $50 or three tickets for $100 for a chance to see their pet on thousands of Ale Wagger cans. Plus, the winner will get to celebrate in style with friends and family at the launch party later this year – a fun day filled with beer, food, and puppies. Visit https://aawl.org/blog/test-your-luck-ale-wagger-beer-can to enter. There also are dozens of adorable adoptable dogs and cats at AAWL’s main shelter and off-site locations. Find a new best friend at www.aawl.org/content/meet-your-match-adopt-dog-or-cat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d13eea3fb569bd9084c875 Denny’s celebrates Barney’s Day te 2026-04-04T16:40:10.097Z Denny’s celebrates Barney’s Day Customer favorite Barney M. (right), along with longtime Denny’s manager Joe Hunt, are ready to celebrate Barney’s Day in April – a recognition of the hardworking bus boy’s 48th year at the diner. He is the longest serving bus boy in Denny’s history (submitted photo). The Denny’s restaurant at 7th Street and Camelback Road celebrates the hardworking and customer favorite Barney M.’s 48th year in April. Barney holds the distinction of being the longest serving bus boy in Denny’s corporate history. The public is invited to this momentous occasion, held from 2 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, April 8. During the event, 20 percent of all dine-in and take-out checks will benefit Lura Turner Homes for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. For additional information about Lura Turner Homes, call 602-943-4789 or visit www.luraturnerhomes.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d13ee33fb569bd9084c833 Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage te 2026-04-04T16:40:03.435Z Anthropic says Claude Code subscribers will need to pay extra for OpenClaw usage It’s about to become more expensive for Claude Code subscribers to use Anthropic’s coding assistant with OpenClaw and other third-party tools. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d13a3b3fb569bd9084c7b4 S. Carolina beats UConn as Auriemma, Staley feud in Women’s Final Four te 2026-04-04T16:20:11.236Z S. Carolina beats UConn as Auriemma, Staley feud in Women’s Final Four PHOENIX – At this time last year, Ta’Niya Latson was packing up her Tallahassee, Florida, apartment while watching the women’s national championship basketball game about 270 miles away in Tampa. As the team to which she would soon transfer lost to UConn, Latson felt the same pain as South Carolina and Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson, whom she called her “sister.” Unfulfilled expectations were a common theme in the South Carolin a locker room before a Final Four matchup with UConn on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Despite winning the championship in 2024, coach Dawn Staley still hadn’t gotten over losing in the 2023 Final Four. “I’m haunted by that particular Final Four because of the players that we had and the season that we were having,” Staley said. The Gamecocks are just 40 minutes away from alleviating that pain after an emphatic 62-48 takedown of UConn in Phoenix that was marred by a confrontation between the two coaches. South Carolina held UConn to its lowest point total since Dec. 9, 2021, thereby punching its ticket to its third straight national championship on Sunday, where it will face UCLA. Despite averaging 3.9 rebounds in her career, Latson grabbed 11 boards on Friday to complement her game-high 16 points in a standout performance. The guard averaged more than 20 points per game in each of the three seasons she spent at Florida State, leading the NCAA in scoring in 2024-25 with a 25.2 average. Despite being the primary star on the Florida State roster, she decided to spend her senior season in a role with a little less responsibility. She recorded career lows in most major categories with South Carolina this season, but Latson is over the moon with the choice she made. “This is why I came to South Carolina,” she said of the chance to compete for a national championship. “It was a personal sacrifice that I had to make. I know a lot of people don’t get that. They don’t understand my why. This is my why.” Despite the victory, much of the attention was focused on the coaches. This matchup was already a heated rivalry, but Huskies coach Geno Auriemma threw gallons of fuel on the fire before the ball even tipped. South Carolina guard Ta’Niya Latson blocks the ball from UConn forward Serah Williams during the Women’s Final Four semifinal game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix Friday. South Carolina beat UConn 62-48. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Cronkite News) Auriemma said Staley delayed the regularly scheduled coaches handshake before the game. He was baffled by that choice. “For 41 years, I’ve been coaching, and 25 Final Fours,” Auriemma said. “The protocol is before the game, you meet at halfcourt… I waited there for three minutes.” Auriemma’s anger was further fueled by the officiating in the game. In an in-game interview, he was upset by what he would later call a “double standard” from the officials. “There were six fouls called that (third) quarter. All of them against us,” Auriemma told ESPN’s Holly Rowe. “They’ve been beating the s_ _t out of our guys the entire game. I’m not making excuses because we haven’t been able to make a shot, but this is ridiculous. Their coach rants and raves on the sideline, and calls the referees some names you don’t want to hear.” After the game was all but over, Auriemma and Staley had an altercation in which the two exchanged words. Neither coach would reveal the specifics of what was said, but Auriemma did not shy away from voicing his concerns. One specific concern occurred near the end of the third quarter. Auriemma accused a South Carolina player of ripping the jersey of UConn’s Sarah Strong, but Strong admitted the rip was a “mistake” of her own doing. After missing a shot, Strong was captured on camera ripping the front neckline. After the game, Auriemma stood by his mid-game conduct, adding some comments about the situation with Strong. “I don’t have any regrets about what I said to Holly Rowe, why would I?” Auriemma asked. “I’ve been coaching a long time. I’ve never had a kid have to change their jersey because somebody ripped it and the official said, ‘I didn’t see it.’ There are a lot of things that happened in that game. Unless you’re on that sideline, you have no idea what’s happening.” Staley was animated during the altercation – at one point caught on camera saying, “I’m gonna beat Geno’s ass’ – but advised reporters to direct any questions to Auriemma. She did tell ESPN afterward that she was surprised by his reaction. “I have no idea (what happened),” she said. “But I’mma let you know this, I’m of integrity. I’m of integrity. So if I did something wrong to Geno, I had no idea what I did. I guess he thought I didn’t shake his hand at the beginning of the game. I didn’t know — I went down there pregame, shook everybody on his staff’s hand. I don’t know what he came with after the game, but hey, sometimes things get heated. We move on.” The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team celebrates on the court after winning the Women’s Final Four semifinal game against UConn at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix Friday. (Photo by Sydney Lovan/Cronkite News) The ending of the game wasn’t the only time Staley was animated. She ripped into her players at halftime. “She was yelling,” Latson said. “‘Meet the moment, meet the moment.’ We couldn’t be scared to play on this stage, especially against UConn. They were undefeated.” Having six consecutive Final Fours under her belt, Staley used her previous experience to guide her players. After the game, she explained her frustrations and expanded on her halftime comments. “You really don’t get these opportunities very often,” Staley said. “You got to meet the moment. If we lost this game, I know our players would have been mad at themselves because they’re very capable. Play to your capabilities. Play to the habits that we’ve had all season long.” One of those habits was suffocating defense. Staley said that a main focus for the Gamecocks was stopping a strong Huskies offense. “Our whole objective was to get them to shoot as inefficiently as possible, make them put the ball on the floor,” Staley said. “Don’t give them as many catch-and-shoot opportunities. I thought our kids really locked into that. They were scrappy.” UConn felt the impact, shooting 31% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc. It was apparent that the Huskies were off their game in the second half. Despite coming in as the favorites, UConn found itself rushing unnecessary shots. It looked as if the teams’ roles were reversed. UConn played with a chip on its shoulder, while South Carolina looked like the steady, calm favorite. After the game, UConn senior guard Azzi Fudd, who was held to eight points on 3-for-15 shooting, highlighted the impact of the Gamecocks’ defense. “They were super aggressive,” Fudd said. “I thought some of our shots were a little rushed, out of pace.” Friday marked an emotional ending for Fudd. After five years spent in Storrs, the loss ended her college career. Despite winning a national championship and being the odds-on favorite to become the first overall selection in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Fudd was clearly moved by the finality of the moment.  “A lot of emotions,” Fudd said at a postgame news conference. She then paused, thinking back to the previous five years. The memories she made. The time spent with her teammates. The games won and lost.  The world seemed to pause around her as she gathered her thoughts and tears welled in her eyes. Fighting off the emotions she had clearly been battling before the news conference began, Fudd finally spoke again. “This isn’t how I wanted my career at UConn to end,” she said. “These five years, I have so much to be grateful for. I couldn’t have asked for better teammates, better coaches, a better experience.” The post S. Carolina beats UConn as Auriemma, Staley feud in Women’s Final Four appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d13a363fb569bd9084c77e Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers as travelers worry others may follow te 2026-04-04T16:20:06.068Z Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers as travelers worry others may follow Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel surcharge to Asia sailings booked after March 20. The added cost will vary by itinerary, but it is expected to be between $19 and $26 per guest per day for travelers age 2 and up, according to Condé Nast Traveler. CRUISE STAFF WAITER ACCIDENTALLY RUINS COUPLE'S ENGAGEMENT SURPRISE DURING DINNER Some worry that larger cruise lines may follow.  "Everyone should be concerned," Tom Baker, CEO of Cruise Center, a Houston-based national seller of more than 10,000 discount cruises, told Fox News Digital. "This war is already spreading its tentacles. It's going to impact every traveler on the planet in some capacity," he said. Nearly 39.6 million people worldwide are expected to take a cruise in 2026, according to the Cruise Lines International Association, based in Washington, D.C. CRUISE PASSENGERS COMPLAINED ABOUT CABIN PROBLEM, NOW SHIPS ARE MAKING A BIG CHANGE Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the start of the Iran conflict, as Fox Business has reported.  Many booked passengers are concerned that some cruise companies are reserving the right to add fuel surcharges, even after bookings are paid in full. Recently, a passenger posted comments to that effect in the Facebook group Royal Caribbean Cruise Tips, Tricks and Deals. MAJOR CRUISE LINE CANCELS PLANNED SAILINGS, UPENDING VACATIONS: 'DEFINITELY A DISAPPOINTMENT'' "I was going through some paperwork for my cruise next week, and I saw it said the cruise lines reserve the right to impose a fuel surcharge on guests if oil prices rise, even after a booking is paid in full." A commenter responded, "Right or wrong, but if a worldwide company charges me a fuel surcharge after paying my total, that would be the last time I did business with them." A different commenter said, "I feel like people need to start reading the contracts and fine print." MIDDLE EAST CRUISE NIGHTMARE DEEPENS AS IRAN AIRSTRIKES LEAVE PASSENGERS STRANDED Chris Woronka, director and senior equity analyst at Deutsche Bank and based in New York City, told Fox News Digital the fine print in cruise contracts is common. "If you look at the fine print listed on most reservations, you will find that many cruise lines have the ability to add a fuel surcharge of approximately $9 to $12 per person, per day, when the price of a barrel of oil exceeds a generally pre-defined level," Woronka said.  "Since many cruises are purchased many months — perhaps even one year or more — in advance, the cruise operators wanted to leave themselves the flexibility to recapture a portion of the impact of rising fuel prices since the time the ticket was sold," he continued. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Nevertheless, two of the largest cruise companies told Fox News Digital they do not anticipate higher ticket prices or supplemental fuel surcharges in the very near future. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We do not expect any immediate impact on ticket prices or the guest experience due to current oil market disruptions," a spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings told Fox News Digital this week.  A Carnival Corporation spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "We have no plans to change our current pricing model." If surcharges are implemented — they could be temporary. A higher ticket price might stick around. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Surcharges tend to be temporary," said Woronka. "But if there is an opportunity to perhaps embed higher fuel costs into ticket prices, that could actually have longer staying power." Fox News Digital reached out to StarDream Cruises for comment. Fox News Digital's Eric Revell contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d13a353fb569bd9084c775 IRGC's 'larger than normal' presence poses challenge in search for missing F-15E crew member, expert warns te 2026-04-04T16:20:05.707Z IRGC's 'larger than normal' presence poses challenge in search for missing F-15E crew member, expert warns A counterterrorism expert warned that a large Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) presence in the region of the F-15E fighter jet crash could complicate search and rescue efforts for the missing U.S. crew member.  Jim Hanson, a chief strategist at the Middle East Forum who served in the U.S. Army Special Forces, joined "Fox & Friends Weekend" to explain what the mission may look like. Khuzestan Province, where the fighter jet crashed, is home to Arab tribes who oppose the central Iranian government. While that could help the stranded airman, it also means the IRGC is present to suppress opposition. "The IRGC and Basij have a larger-than-normal presence there to go ahead and tamp [local tribes] down when they do protest," Hanson said. NEW IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER 'LIKELY DISFIGURED,' HEGSETH SAYS "The regime also has as many of their people in play as possible, and we need to hope that the people who dislike the regime are helping, not hurting," he added. Hanson said he believes the downed airman will likely try to get out of the flatlands and find cover in terrain that is more difficult for the IRGC to access. He noted that while the strategy makes it more difficult for the U.S. to locate the missing crew member, it provides safety benefits. "You don't want a bunch of Basij or other regime troops riding around in pickup trucks, able to easily get to him," Hanson said. PRESIDENT TRUMP'S NEW IRAN OPTION: USS TRIPOLI READY TO STRIKE FAST, HARD He described the mission as a "balancing act," saying that military officials are weighing how many additional troops to deploy to the area to find the downed airman without those forces becoming targets themselves. SECOND US FIGHTER JET DOWNED BY STRAIT OF HORMUZ AS SEARCH FOR F-15E CREW MEMBER IN IRAN CONTINUES Retired Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert, a former F-15E combat pilot, said that while the environment is dangerous, the silence from the ground may be a good sign. "While there is a little bit of concern about the duration of time since they got shot down, I actually think it's net favorable because they're falling back on their training," Teichert said. "They've found a good place that clearly has indicated they haven't been captured by the adversary. And now the forces are just trying to find the right time and the right way based on the terrain and disposition of enemy forces to rescue our downed crew member," he added. Two airmen were involved in the F-15E crash, one of whom was rescued Friday. The IRGC and Iranian state media have claimed responsibility for downing the jet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d137e13fb569bd9084c72d Proposed Arizona dental law may leave some students in limbo te 2026-04-04T16:10:09.063Z Proposed Arizona dental law may leave some students in limbo Key Points: A law passed last year to help the dental health care professional shortage, but has excluded some students Students who graduate from non-accredited dental assistant schools have to take extra courses and exams An oral preventive assistant can perform more dental care than a dental assistant Arizona is not alone in its need for dental professionals, but how the shortage gets addressed has become a difficult pathway for some.  The Grand Canyon state has about 34% of its dental health needs met, according to a 2026 quarterly summary from the Health Resources and Services Administration at the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The 2022 report by several dental and dental hygienists’ groups also cited inadequate benefits, compensation challenges, poor communication, a lack of professional fulfillment, and a negative workplace culture as factors in the shortage, in addition to retirement and effects from the pandemic. Last legislative session, Senate President Pro Tem TJ Shope, R-Coolidge, filed Senate Bill 1124, which created the Oral Preventive Assistant program. Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the bill in March 2025.  An oral preventive assistant is an expanded function dental assistant who provides preventive dental care to patients under the supervision of a dentist or dental hygienist. Preventive care includes removing plaque and stains with scalers or ultrasonic scaling devices on patients who have already received an evaluation from a dentist or hygienist.  Dental assistants who want to advance to an OPA can complete a training course that includes 120 hours of classroom and clinical instruction. The dental assistant must hold a current CPR certification, board-approved certification in teeth polishing and radiography, and national board certification in dental assisting, or have completed an accredited dental assistant program.  The accreditation provision is the part that has caused frustration for dental assisting schools that are not accredited.  Bryan Hastings, chief operating officer for the American Institute of Dental Assisting, said students at schools like his would not be able to take the course immediately after they graduate because his school isn’t accredited under the Commission on Dental Accreditation, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the sole agency to accredit dental and dental-related education programs. Hastings’ family has owned and operated the school in Phoenix for 25 years, and they have a Mesa campus.  “They need to have the skill set and the knowledge and training of how to be a dental assistant,” he told the Arizona Capitol Times. “That’s where our program has become so effective. We teach our students with that real life experience and that training and (it) allows them to go out and quickly get employed into a position.” To enter the OPA course, Hastings’ students must become certified dental assistants and take additional tests, whereas students from accredited programs can take it right away.  He brought his concerns to Sen. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, who filed a strike-everything amendment on House Bill 2910 to repeal the OPA program, effectively hitting the “undo” button and starting over.  The bill died in the Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency Committee in March, where both sides presented their case, but committee members did not vote on it because the majority party wouldn’t have had a majority of votes to move it out of committee, Bolick told the Arizona Capitol Times.  Bolick said she took on the issue because she felt not everyone’s voice had been heard and she wouldn’t want someone’s ambition for their future livelihood to be pushed aside.  “I wouldn’t want it to be precluded from potentially some sort of oversight or potentially not having the right stakeholders in the meeting or behind a bill,” she said. “Once someone starts investing money into a future job, I don’t want the government getting in the way of them having that right to earn a living in Arizona.” She also told both sides to work on the bill in the interim. If that happens and they come to an agreement, she’d be open to carrying the bill in the future, she said. For now, she didn’t want to be the intermediary.  “I feel like I’m an arbitrator. I’m a judge whenever they come in and everybody’s upset still, and it’s supposed to be something beneficial, but it doesn’t seem like it actually is moving in that direction,” Bolick said.  Shope said in a text message he didn’t support the effort to overturn a negotiated and agreed upon bill that passed with wide bipartisan support and only took effect less than a year ago.  Senate Bill 1124 went through many amendments before the final version last year. The accreditation provision was added at the last minute, but Hastings’ and other schools like his weren’t included in those discussions, he said.  Dr. Regina Cobb, the executive director of the Arizona Dental Association, said Hastings was invited to the stakeholder meetings and was informed of their dates. She said he didn’t respond until after the bill had been signed into law.  Cobb said the original draft of the bill didn’t include the accreditation, but after a few stakeholder meetings, it was added. The governor might not have signed the bill without that piece, she added.  She took issue with repealing the entire law because the program hasn’t started yet.  “I think this is very anti-competitive,” Cobb told the Arizona Capitol Times. She wants the Legislature to wait and see how the programs do in their first year before expanding it. “We haven’t even had a first program started yet, and he’s trying to repeal it before the program even starts.” The effort is supposed to help the workforce shortage. One dentist can supervise three OPAs and one hygienist can supervise one OPA, according to the law. The effort allows dentists and hygienists to focus on more difficult cases, Cobb said.  “There are a lot of patients that don’t need periodontal treatment, that don’t need subgingival scaling, that they only need what we call supragingival scaling, which is above the gum line,” Cobb said. “So there are a lot of patients, especially children that don’t necessarily need to go to that type of cleaning. So these dental assistants that have extra training can actually do those kinds of cleanings.” Hastings said it was a last-minute change that he and other schools didn’t know about, leaving hundreds of students in limbo. They’ll have to either take more education and clinical hours to enter the OPA course or wait until the law changes.  “It’s a system that benefits certain schools while shutting out thousands of Arizona graduates,” he said. “The law is steering students away from private dental programs and towards programs that the law has favored.” House Bill 2326, filed by Rep. Laurin Hendrix, R-Gilbert, would have added schools like Hastings’ to the law, but it died before it got a hearing in House Health and Human Services. Beyond accreditation, others raised additional concerns.  Kiara Ortega, owner of Desert Dental and Health Academy, said the law lacks oversight and safeguards because it did not clearly define how the training would be approved, what curriculum should include or how the role would be regulated and tracked.  “We want a pathway that includes clear oversight, defined training standards, and accountability before expanding patient care roles,” she said.  Three schools are preparing to launch the OPA curriculum by next fall, including Phoenix College, Rio Salado College, and Midwestern University, Cobb said. The law doesn’t dictate a specific curriculum, she added, but it dictates boundaries.  “We gave them 120 hours. They can take those 120 hours and educate their kids the best way they know how,” she said.  The post Proposed Arizona dental law may leave some students in limbo first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d137de3fb569bd9084c70a Bill Murray is the ultimate sports dad as son Luke leads UConn to Final Four after defeating Duke te 2026-04-04T16:10:06.526Z Bill Murray is the ultimate sports dad as son Luke leads UConn to Final Four after defeating Duke Bill Murray is proving to be the number one sports dad. Throughout the tense March Madness college basketball competition, Murray has attended University of Connecticut games, where his son is assistant coach. On March 29, Bill witnessed his son Luke and UConn defeat Duke at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., and advance to the Final Four. UConn stunned Duke on March 29 with a clutch, last-second three-pointer to secure a dramatic Final Four victory. Bill was all smiles after his son and the Huskies defeated the Blue Devils. The actor and comedian sported a UConn hat as he was seen celebrating with the university's band after the game. DC News Now reporter Alex Flum uploaded a video after the game of Bill and Luke embracing in a hug on the court after UConn's big win. NATIONAL CHAMPION SAYS PLAYERS HAVE TO BLOCK OUT NIL NOISE DURING MARCH MADNESS TO WIN During an interview in 2014, Bill admitted that Luke found his love for basketball through their shared admiration for the game. "We all played basketball and we were Bulls fans, and he got to like Michael Jordan," Bill said at the time. He also bragged about his son's accomplishments, saying that Luke "can pay his own bills and everything." "Who wouldn't be proud of their son in a tie?" Bill added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER On Saturday, Luke and the Huskies will take on Illinois during the Final Four round of March Madness. During the height of March Madness, Boston College announced that they hired Luke Murray to be the head men's basketball coach. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Today marks a turning point in Boston College Men's Basketball," Director of Athletics Blake James said in a statement. "In Luke Murray, we have found a leader who does not just understand the modern landscape of college basketball - he has helped define it. His role in building a national championship caliber program, his sophisticated offensive vision, and his relentless pursuit of excellence make him the perfect fit to lead our student-athletes. We are thrilled to welcome Luke, his wife, Kara, and their family to the BC community." Luke has been the assistant men's basketball coach at UConn since 2021, serving under head coach Dan Hurley. At the Big East Conference in 2023, Bill said he was "very proud" of his son during March Madness that year. "I'm very proud of this boy, and he's a wonderful kid, and he's worked very hard," the star said. That same year, Luke shared a photo with his dad on Instagram, celebrating a win in the NCAA tournament. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d137de3fb569bd9084c701 Georgetown University to offer pornography course to students te 2026-04-04T16:10:06.188Z Georgetown University to offer pornography course to students Georgetown University, an institution founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789, who later became the archbishop of Baltimore, will offer a pornography course to students in the fall.  The course, "Understanding the Pornographic," "examines the concept of ‘the pornographic’ in contemporary media and culture," according to the course description.  "As students learn about the changing aesthetics, production, and distribution of pornography as a media genre that spans human history, they will also understand ‘the pornographic’ as a concept that exceeds sexuality and connotes excess and inappropriate affect more generally, as seen in popular designations like ‘food porn’ and ‘house porn’ on social media, ‘warporn’ and ‘poverty porn’ in discussions of the news media, ‘inspiration porn’ in disability studies, and more," the description adds.  MOST RADICAL COURSES, CURRICULUM THAT RECEIVED FEDERAL FUNDING IN 2025 The description also says the course will "pay special attention to the social and political conflicts that attend pornography and the pornographic, particularly as these conflicts have been used to control marginalized populations including women, queer and trans folks, and people of color." The syllabus for the class is not posted on the course details page on Georgetown’s website, but instead instructs students to email Amanda Phillips, an associate professor in the Department of English, to obtain the course details.  On her personal website, Phillips says she "writes about sex, death, identity, and politics in video games, with a particular emphasis on centering the insights of queer women of color feminism in the study of technology. Their interests more broadly are in issues of racial and gender justice in and around technoculture, popular media, and the digital humanities." SCATHING REPORT REVEALS ANTIFA-LINKED ORG PASSING OUT MATERIAL TO K-12 STUDENTS: 'POLITICAL REVOLUTION' Her personal website also describes her as a "butch/transmasculine, Latinx, first-generation college graduate who is here to leverage their White-passing privilege and institutional resources for the revolution. @ them to collaborate or make trouble." She is the author of "Gamer Trouble: Feminist Confrontations in Digital Culture," as well as the co-editor of the "Queer/Trans/Digital" book series with NYU Press.  HARVARD FACULTY COMMITTEE SUGGESTS CAPPING A'S IN PROPOSED INTERNAL RANKING SYSTEM Georgetown University and Phillips did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d1332c3fb569bd9084c64e James Carville goes on profanity-laced Trump tirade, says he hopes president doesn’t ‘croak’ before midterms te 2026-04-04T15:50:04.478Z James Carville goes on profanity-laced Trump tirade, says he hopes president doesn’t ‘croak’ before midterms Democratic Party strategist James Carville scorched President Donald Trump in a profanity-laced Good Friday message posted to YouTube, questioning Trump’s suitability for office and taunting his eroding poll numbers in a rant that quickly escalated in tone. "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. 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..." Carville then critiqued the president's recent erosion in poll numbers. CARVILLE DOUBLES DOWN AFTER GETTING CALLED OUT FOR PREDICTING TRUMP ADMIN COLLAPSE, SAYS IT’S HAPPENING ‘NOW' "What’s your floor? Some people say it’s 33. Well, now it’s 35," Carville said. WHAT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLL SHOWS ON THE WAR WITH IRAN JAMES CARVILLE LAUNCHES EXPLETIVE-FILLED RANT PREDICTING DEMOCRATS WILL BEAT THE GOP'S 'F------ A----' "You might go through the floor. ‘Cause all you're gonna have left is hardcore MAGA and, frankly, we're glad to have all the people that are now admitting that [voting for you was] a huge mistake. You watch these videos of people saying, 'I can't believe I voted for that guy.' Well, you did, but welcome back." The former Clinton strategist continued his scathing critique, telling Trump not to "croak" so he could witness what Carville predicted would be the unraveling of his administration. "Don't croak on me. Don't do that. Because I want you alive when all this s--- happens to you," he said, before pivoting to a rapid-fire list of grievances with Trump’s team, including War Secretary Pete Hegseth, suggesting the president has "no idea" how to manage his administration. "It's just starting, dude. It's just started," he added. Carville marveled, "You don't have any idea the pleasure people take," before noting that it's Easter weekend.  The Democratic strategist concluded by reflecting on Easter and telling his listeners, "The best way I can advise you to be a better person is to do everything you can to get rid of this turd."   Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.  In March, Carville admitted that he has "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and hopes to hate the president even more. "I got Trump Derangement Syndrome," Carville said during his "James Carville Explains..." podcast. "I hate the motherf-----. And you know what? I don't want to get rid of it. I don't want to get better. I want to get worse. I want to hate him more." Fox News' Paul Steinhauser and Hanna Penreck contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d130da3fb569bd9084c609 Wrong-way deadly crash reported along eastbound US 60 near Queen Valley te 2026-04-04T15:40:10.101Z Wrong-way deadly crash reported along eastbound US 60 near Queen Valley Eastbound US 60 at milepost 209 near El Camino Viejo is closed for the deadly crash investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d130d53fb569bd9084c5dc Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg becomes first teen in NBA history to score 50 points in a game te 2026-04-04T15:40:05.264Z Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg becomes first teen in NBA history to score 50 points in a game Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg etched his name into the history books on Friday. Flagg, 19, became the first teenager in NBA history to score over 50 points in a game, scoring 51 points during the team’s 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center. While Flagg himself had a great game, for him, winning is his main focus. "It’s always fun getting into that type of mode," Flagg said. "The basket feels big. My teammates are looking out for you, helping you out. But I like to win. That was my main focus. It’s hard for me to fully enjoy myself out there when we’re down 20, down 10, down 15, for the majority of the game." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Flagg erupted for 24 points in the fourth quarter after head coach Jason Kidd and teammate Naji Marshall were ejected after complaining about a no-call on the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg appreciated the support from his coach and teammates. "It’s great to see," Flagg said. "I already know that coach has my back and Naji ... I know he has my back for sure out there. Just seeing their emotion, seeing them fight for me and fight for the calls. Definitely some emotion, and motivated me even further." LAKERS SUPERSTAR LUKA DONČIĆ SUFFERS SEASON-ENDING INJURY The Mavericks were down 30 when Flagg started his fourth-quarter scoring barrage in what ended up being their 14th consecutive home loss. It is the longest home losing streak since the Mavericks lost the first 19 games at the since-demolished Reunion Arena in 1993-94. Flagg, who in 65 games this season has averaged 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, is in a heated race with former Duke teammate and Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel for Rookie of the Year. Kidd believes Flagg should win the award, comparing him to Michael Jordan. "He should be rookie of the year," Kidd said. "It’s unbelievable. The country’s not watching the same thing we get to watch on a daily basis. He’s in rare air. He’s with the GOAT when you talk about MJ and what he did in his rookie year. And as a teenager, to see what Cooper’s doing, just the excitement, the joy, playing the game, win or lose, his spirit, is about winning. Right now we’re not." Flagg’s rookie season will continue when the Mavericks (24-53) host the Los Angeles Lakers (50-27) on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d130d43fb569bd9084c5d3 Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts — what’s on the budget chopping block te 2026-04-04T15:40:04.925Z Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts — what’s on the budget chopping block The White House on Friday proposed a sweeping fiscal year 2027 budget that would dramatically increase military spending to roughly $1.5 trillion while cutting billions from domestic programs, marking a sharp shift in federal priorities toward national security and border enforcement. The proposal outlines roughly $1.5 trillion in total defense resources, a figure the administration says is needed to address growing threats from China, Russia and other adversaries. The request includes about $1.1 trillion in base discretionary funding for the Department of War, along with an additional $350 billion in mandatory funding to support priorities such as munitions production and expansion of the defense industrial base. TRUMP REWRITES NATIONAL SECURITY PLAYBOOK AS MASS MIGRATION OVERTAKES TERRORISM AS TOP US THREAT If enacted, the plan would represent one of the largest increases in U.S. defense spending in decades, though the total includes a mix of discretionary funding and mandatory resources that are not typically combined in standard Pentagon budget comparisons. The budget places heavy emphasis on rebuilding weapons stockpiles and strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity, areas that defense officials have identified as key vulnerabilities in recent years. It calls for accelerated procurement of critical munitions and expanded investments in the defense industrial base, alongside increased funding for nuclear modernization. Shipbuilding is another major focus, with $65.8 billion requested to procure 18 Navy battle force ships and 16 non-battle force vessels as part of a broader effort to expand maritime capacity. The proposal also continues funding for the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, which aims to develop a layered homeland defense using space-based sensors and interceptors. Emerging technologies play a central role in the plan.  The budget highlights investments in artificial intelligence, drones and counter-drone systems, and next-generation aircraft, including continued development of the F-47 — a sixth-generation fighter designed to operate alongside autonomous systems — with the program targeting a first flight as early as 2028. TRUMP NATIONAL SECURITY BLUEPRINT DECLARES ‘ERA OF MASS MIGRATION IS OVER,' TARGETS CHINA’S RISE The increase in defense spending is paired with a proposed 10% reduction in nondefense discretionary spending. Budget tables show nondefense funding dropping to about $660 billion, while defense-related funding rises significantly, with base defense funding reaching roughly $1.15 trillion.  The fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorized approximately $890 billion to $901 billion in defense spending.  The administration also is proposing continued reductions in nondefense spending in future years, signaling a longer-term effort to rebalance federal spending toward national security priorities. Several major agencies would see significant reductions under the plan, including: NASA, cut by about $5.6 billion, or 23%, State Department and international programs, down roughly $15.5 billion, or 30%, Environmental Protection Agency, cut by more than half, Department of Labor, reduced by about $3.5 billion and Department of Housing and Urban Development, down $10.7 billion. The reductions are likely to face pushback from lawmakers, particularly over cuts to scientific research, housing programs and foreign aid. "Donald Trump’s budget is rotten to the core, and Democrats will make sure it never passes," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement. "Trump is already spending massive sums on never-ending wars abroad, and now he’s pushing for a record-breaking $1.5 trillion in defense spending while slashing programs that Americans and seniors care about and rely on." The budget also increases funding tied to immigration enforcement and domestic security. The Department of Homeland Security would continue to rely on more than $190 billion in multiyear funding provided through prior legislation to support border wall construction, detention capacity and enforcement operations, including tens of thousands of detention beds. PENTAGON SEEKS AT LEAST $200B FROM CONGRESS FOR IRAN WAR At the same time, the Department of Justice would receive $40.8 billion in discretionary funding, a 13% increase, with additional resources aimed at addressing violent crime, drug trafficking and cartel activity. The proposal also includes continued support for military involvement in border operations, as well as expanded funding for the Coast Guard. The budget proposes a roughly 30% reduction in funding for the State Department and international programs, including cuts to humanitarian aid, global health initiatives and contributions to international organizations. At the same time, it creates a new $5 billion fund intended to support strategic partnerships and national security priorities, along with expanded financing for allied nations purchasing U.S. defense equipment. The changes reflect a broader shift toward prioritizing security-focused spending over traditional foreign assistance programs. Beyond military spending, the budget links national security more directly to economic and industrial policy. It includes funding to expand domestic production of critical minerals and support supply chains, alongside investments in advanced computing, including artificial intelligence supercomputers at national laboratories. Officials say those efforts are intended to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and improve the United States’ ability to sustain long-term competition with adversaries. The budget is based on projections that assume steady economic growth of about 3% annually and inflation stabilizing near 2%, estimates that could face scrutiny from outside analysts. The proposal now moves to Congress, where it is expected to face significant debate over both the scale of defense spending and the extent of domestic cuts. Lawmakers also will likely scrutinize the administration’s use of mandatory funding and reconciliation to support defense increases, an approach that differs from traditional budget negotiations. While presidential budgets are rarely enacted as written, the proposal provides a clear outline of the administration’s priorities heading into the next fiscal year, with a focus on military strength, border enforcement and a reduced role for many domestic programs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d130d43fb569bd9084c5ca From Hollywood headlines to Heartland buzz: Are you on the pulse? te 2026-04-04T15:40:04.559Z From Hollywood headlines to Heartland buzz: Are you on the pulse? The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the internet from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz highlights celebrity scandals and eye-catching bikini moments. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d12c293fb569bd9084c523 Three LHUSD board members support Friday early-release trial te 2026-04-04T15:20:09.330Z Three LHUSD board members support Friday early-release trial Three members of the Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board said Thursday they support moving the district’s weekly early-release day from Thursday to Friday for a one-year trial beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d12c253fb569bd9084c4f3 WWE NXT champ Jacy Jayne ready for call-up, puts women's division on notice te 2026-04-04T15:20:05.341Z WWE NXT champ Jacy Jayne ready for call-up, puts women's division on notice WWE NXT women’s champion Jacy Jayne may have had the best year of anyone on the brand. She became a two-time women’s champion within a year, knocking off Stephanie Vaquer and then regaining the championship against Tatum Paxley. Jayne’s current reign has lasted more than 135 days as she heads into Stand & Deliver in a triple-threat match against Kendal Grey and Lola Vice. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The New Jersey native has been on the NXT roster for about five years and has only gotten a little taste of the main roster, appearing on SmackDown briefly in 2022 and making her women’s Royal Rumble debut back in January. Jayne may be in line for a full-time main roster call-up sooner than later, following in the footsteps of Vaquer, who got her call in the months after Stand & Deliver 2025. WWE NXT STARS TALK STAND & DELIVER STANDING ON ITS OWN AWAY FROM WRESTLEMANIA WEEKEND She told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that if she would have been called up a few years ago, she would have floundered. "I’ve been in NXT for about five years now," Jayne said. "I feel like if I got called up two or three years ago, it wouldn’t have ended well. I would have been gone by now. Everybody always loves to say that they’re ready and in reality, you’re not ready. It takes time to develop. It takes time to get confident and know your craft." Jayne said that in her current state, she feels as ready as ever and put the women’s division on Raw and SmackDown on notice. "I feel now, I’m ready," she said. "I know I can stand in the ring with anybody. I’m not intimidated. I can go with the best. So, I’m ready. Whenever they decide I’m ready, I’m going to be there, and I’m gonna take a spot and all of them should be ready." Jayne will appear at Stand & Deliver on Saturday night in St. Louis. The event can be seen at 7 p.m. ET on YouTube. 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/69d12c243fb569bd9084c4ea Zach Bryan 'forced' to cancel Oklahoma show over safety concerns te 2026-04-04T15:20:04.984Z Zach Bryan 'forced' to cancel Oklahoma show over safety concerns Zach Bryan is speaking out after being "forced" to cancel a concert. The "Something in the Orange" singer, who is currently on his "With Heaven on Tour," took to Instagram Friday to announce that night's concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would be canceled due to "dangerous" weather conditions. Addressing his statement to his "fellow Oklahomans," Bryan wrote, "I am being forced by my team to cancel the show tonight due to the threat of extreme and dangerous weather. I've never canceled a show in my life but I unfortunately don't have a choice in the matter." He told his fans that refunds for ticket purchases would be issued automatically, and noted that Saturday's show, scheduled for the same venue in Tulsa, is "still set to proceed as planned." ZACH BRYAN ADMITS QUICK RISE TO FAME AFTER DECADE OF MILITARY SERVICE LED TO ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY Bryan then shared a more personal sentiment on the cancellation, writing, "5 years of touring I’ve never cancelled a headlining show. I pissed off plenty people this morning trying to ‘play anyways,'" referencing a song on his latest album, "With Heaven on Top." "If I had ANY say in this, things would be different. I apologize and I love all of ya," he added. APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST To prove that he didn't have a say in it, Bryan shared a screenshot of a text from someone on his team who told him, "I know you're gonna hate me for this, but we have no choice but to cancel the show. I just had a meeting with the police, school, and the meteorologists and the consensus is that we would be putting people's safety at risk by trying to put on the show." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The person added information on the weather forecast, showing that severe storms were predicted and that those storms could cause tornadoes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER A short response from Bryan was visible in the screenshot: "Are you kidding." Many of his fans were critical of the choice to cancel, with some arguing that the show should have been rescheduled or postponed instead, and others saying that the call should have been made earlier. "What is most disappointing is that you didn’t notify ticket holders until 2 pm that show was cancelled despite no change in weather forecast," one person wrote. "Too late for those that drove 4 hours for the show and paid for hotel." Rising country artist Sam Stinson threw his two cents in, commenting, "I love he stages this screenshot and responds with are you kidding me as to try to trick the fans into thinking he actually gives af." Another country star, Tyler Childers, showed his support to Bryan, writing, "Better safe then sorry brother." "Oklahoma weather is no joke," a fan noted. "I’m sure it’s a tough pill to swallow for everyone, but Mother Nature calls the shots here. Be safe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d129cd3fb569bd9084c488 College basketball legend Jimmer Fredette reveals pick to win it all in NCAA Tournament te 2026-04-04T15:10:05.677Z College basketball legend Jimmer Fredette reveals pick to win it all in NCAA Tournament The Final Four is set for Saturday night in Indianapolis, as Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and UConn will all fight to reach the national championship game slated for Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium. But only one of those four teams will emerge as NCAA Tournament champions, and one college basketball legend already has his pick for who will be cutting down the nets on Monday night. Jimmer Fredette, the BYU great who had his "One Shining Moment" in March Madness back in 2011, has been following the intense games throughout the tournament to get to this point. He knows exactly who he’s riding with the rest of the way. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I honestly have Michigan right now. I have Michigan winning it all," he told Fox News Digital in a recent interview, while highlighting his partnership with Coca-Cola and their "Fan Work Is Thirsty Work" campaign for the tournament. It’s hard not to love everything the No. 1 seed out of the Midwest Region has been putting together in this tournament. The Wolverines, led by head coach Dusty May in his second season, have simply dominated the competition they’ve faced thus far. In fact, Michigan has won by double digits in each of their four tournament games, including a rout of No. 6 Tennessee, 95-62, in the Elite Eight to secure a spot in the Final Four. They’re led by forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who averaged 15.2 points this season, but is tallying 25 per contest here in the tournament. UCONN FINAL FOUR RUN COULD TRIGGER A $50M FURNITURE GIVEAWAY FOR MASSACHUSETTS-BASED JORDAN'S FURNITURE "I just think their length and their size is so unique," Fredette explained. "They can play multiple different ways, but that just poses a real problem for people, especially in the tournament. It’s hard to gameplan for on a single-game basis. Obviously, they haven’t lost many games this year, and if they did lose a game, they were very close. You know that when you’re playing against them, it’s going to be a fight. It’s going to be a battle." Fredette added that May coaching in the Final Four previously with Florida Atlantic University (2023) will play a key factor for the Wolverines as well. But Arizona, the No. 1 seed out of the West Region, could match up well against Michigan on Saturday night. While Michigan has lost just three games this season, the Wildcats have only lost two in a tough Big 12 Conference schedule. The way Fredette sees it, this Final Four matchup is basically a national championship matchup before the actual game. ILLINOIS KNOCKS OFF IOWA TO REACH FINAL FOUR AFTER BUZZER MALFUNCTION DELAY "Arizona’s playing great right now," he said. "In my opinion, that’s kind of a national championship matchup with those two teams. They’re big, they’re long, they’re athletic. They’re playing great basketball. But you never know." As for the other matchup – No. 2 UConn, coming off a thrilling end to upset No. 1 Duke, and No. 3 Illinois – Fredette also has a winner there. "Obviously, UConn and Illinois are both playing well. I think Illinois, in my opinion, is going to beat UConn, and I think it’s going to be Illinois and Michigan in the final, and Michigan winning it all. So, we’ll see. I’ll probably be completely wrong. That’s how it works in this tournament. But that’s what I see right now, and Michigan’s playing some of the best basketball you can play." As Fredette said, the tournament finds a way to make the craziest things happen on a basketball court, living up to the March Madness moniker. It will be UConn-Illinois to begin the festivities in Indianapolis on Saturday night at 6:09 p.m. ET, followed by Michigan-Arizona. From buzzer-beaters to overtime thrillers, this year’s men’s tournament has had it all in terms of intense, edge-of-your-seat basketball. But that can be thirsty work for fans across the country, which is why Coca-Cola launched its "Fan Work is Thirsty Work" campaign, which celebrates the fans behind the tournament’s Cinderella stories. Who doesn’t love the feel-good, Cinderella story of the tournament? While there may be top seeds still left in the bracket, moments like High Point upsetting Wisconsin in the first round, VCU shocking UNC in overtime, and more have truly powered this year’s fun in March. And to be sure fans are enjoying Coca-Cola the right way, the brand introduced the "Coca-Cola Glass Sipper," an ode to the famous children’s story that is a custom size 11 basketball sneaker-shaped cup to celebrate the team and fan base whose tournament journey most defies expectations. "That’s what March Madness is all about – it’s about the energy, and that’s what Coca-Cola wants to have in their campaign," Fredette said. "They want to capture how much fans put into every game, and for me, I love the fans. I love playing in front of packed crowd. They were rowdy, they had such loyalty to their schools, and that obviously transitions into the March Madness tournament. Everyone is a part of it because everyone fills out a bracket. They want to see the Cinderella stories. They want to see their brackets go well, [and] they want to pick the right Cinderella. Coke wants to capture that." 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/69d129cd3fb569bd9084c47f 6 jaw-dropping food heists that came before the massive 12-ton KitKat theft te 2026-04-04T15:10:05.341Z 6 jaw-dropping food heists that came before the massive 12-ton KitKat theft A brazen theft of KitKat bars is the latest in a growing and costly trend of organized criminals targeting everything from candy to high-end pantry staples. The late March heist — which Nestlé said involved nearly 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen in transit from Italy to Poland — is part of a broader pattern of food thefts drawing increasing attention from businesses and law enforcement. While KitKat leaned into the humor, a spokesperson said the issue is no joke. WORLD-RECORD CARROT CAKE? MASSIVE DESSERT FEEDS TOWN, STUNS CROWD WITH SHEER SIZE "Whilst we appreciate the criminals’ exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes," the spokesperson said in a published statement. A recent report from the International Union of Marine Insurance and the Transported Asset Protection Association highlighted a sharp rise in cargo theft and freight fraud, with criminals using increasingly sophisticated tactics, the company noted. From so-called "liquid gold" to truckloads of nuts and wheels of cheese, here are some of the most notable food heists throughout the years: COSTCO'S HOT DOG-INSPIRED BOURBON TRIGGERS BUYING FRENZY WITH $1,000 RESALE PRICES A notorious food crime in Quebec, Canada, between 2011 and 2012 saw thieves steal nearly 3,000 tons of maple syrup from a global reserve, in what was believed to be an inside job. Valued at roughly $18.7 million, the heist involved replacing the syrup in industrial barrels with water to avoid detection during routine checks, according to the CBC. The theft was so massive it inspired the 2024 Amazon Prime series "The Sticky."  Thieves in the German town of Bad Hersfeld made off with more than five tons of Nutella in 2013. The haul, worth an estimated $20,000, consisted of roughly 6,875 large jars. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Just weeks earlier, a coffee shipment worth more than $30,000 was stolen in the same central German town, and a truckload of Red Bull went missing the previous year, The Guardian reported at the time. In June 2021, California authorities arrested a man in Tulare County for stealing 42,000 pounds of pistachios, according to reports. The Touchstone Pistachio Company noticed a discrepancy during a routine audit and discovered that $170,000 worth of nuts had vanished. Local law enforcement said at the time that nut theft is common in the San Joaquin Valley because pistachios have a high selling point and are difficult to track once removed from their original packaging. In this case, the suspect was caught as he was allegedly moving the nuts from 2,000-pound sacks into smaller bags for resale. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Cheese remains a perennial favorite for gastro gangsters, as its long shelf life and high demand make it especially lucrative. In 2024, fraudsters posing as a French distributor reportedly tricked London-based Neal’s Yard Dairy into handing over about $390,000 worth of artisanal cheddar — roughly 24 tons — in a sophisticated scam in which the cheese was never recovered, even after an arrest. Meanwhile, in 2009, New Zealand police arrested two suspects who stole large blocks of cheddar from a train bound for Auckland and tossed boxes of the cheese into the road during a police chase, according to The Guardian. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Thieves stole about $2.5 million worth of premium olive oil from a Houston warehouse in 2024, making off with 18 truckloads of the liquid gold.  The stolen oil later began appearing in stores at steep discounts, sometimes selling for half price. The company believed the theft was organized and turned to the public for help tracking down the missing goods, the New York Post reported at the time. A 32-year-old man was convicted of stealing nearly 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs worth an estimated $48,000 from an industrial unit in England in 2023, shortly before Easter, according to reports. Prosecutors said the heist was carefully planned, involving tools to break in and a stolen truck to haul away the chocolate.  Police quickly recovered the eggs after stopping the man in his vehicle, however, and joked on social media that they "helped save Easter." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d122c53fb569bd9084c350 Travis Kelce's sister-in-law begs people to 'stop f---ing asking' her about his and Taylor Swift's wedding te 2026-04-04T14:40:05.098Z Travis Kelce's sister-in-law begs people to 'stop f---ing asking' her about his and Taylor Swift's wedding It's coming up on one year since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged, so a wedding must be around the corner, right? Well, if you want to find out any information, you are not getting it from Kelce's sister-in-law. Kylie Kelce, who is married to Travis' brother, Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, begged people on her latest "Not Gonna Lie" podcast to "stop f---ing asking" her and her mother-in-law about the upcoming nuptials. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I just want to say to literally everybody, I know it usually comes from a good place — not always — but quit asking me and my mother-in-law about upcoming nuptials," Kelce said. "Nobody is f---ing telling you anything. I don’t have any details. I have no details. None. Stop f---ing asking me. Stop f---ing asking my mother-in-law... "Here’s the deal. Even if I did have any information, I’m not f---ing telling you. That’s private information, if I had it, private information between family. So A and B, C your way out. See what I did there?" TRAVIS KELCE INSISTS CHIEFS RETURN IN 2026 WAS NEVER IN DOUBT: 'HUNGRY TO GET BACK' Kelce then implored those who continued to ask to "suck my a--." While their exact timeline is unclear, Swift was first spotted at a Kansas City Chiefs game on Sept. 24, 2023. She admitted in an interview with TIME magazine that they actually began dating long before she appeared in the stands. In July 2023, Kelce joked on his "New Heights" podcast that he missed the opportunity to give Swift a friendship bracelet in person when The Eras Tour rolled through Kansas City. The two then announced their engagement in August of last year, after Swift appeared at numerous games including a Super Bowl, and Kelce attended, and even was on stage for, Swift's "Eras Tour" concerts. Kelce announced earlier this offseason that he would be returning to the Chiefs for a 14th NFL 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/69d11e153fb569bd9084c290 UConn's undefeated season crumbles as South Carolina gets sweet revenge against reigning champs te 2026-04-04T14:20:05.168Z UConn's undefeated season crumbles as South Carolina gets sweet revenge against reigning champs The UConn women's basketball team's quest to 40-0 ended on Friday after one of their worst performances in recent memory. Winning each of its first 38 games of the season, the Huskies were outscored by 16 points in the final 20 minutes to fall to fellow No. 1 seed South Carolina, 62-48, in the Final Four. The bout was a rematch of last year's national championship, which the Huskies won for a storybook ending to UConn alum Paige Bueckers' career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It's the fourth time in the last five years that the Gamecocks are back in the national championship, while the Huskies had won 54 straight dating back to last year. Ta’Niya Latson scored 16 points, and Agot Makeer added 14 with South Carolina playing stifling defense. UConn (38-1) entered the Final Four undefeated for the ninth time in school history, and for the third straight time left without a title. The Huskies also lost in the 2017 and 2018 national semifinals. This was the fewest points UConn had scored since putting up 49 points in a national championship game loss to the Gamecocks in 2022. GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING RAPPER SET TO PLAY PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL IN CHINA Leading 46-44 a few minutes into the third quarter, South Carolina scored five straight points, capped by Agot Makeer’s 3-pointer to extend the advantage to seven. UConn's Sarah Strong hit a 3-pointer to get the Huskies back within 51-47 with 4:39 left, but the Huskies didn't score again until Strong hit a free throw with 30.8 seconds left, after South Carolina had scored 11 straight points. Strong, who was honored as the AP Player of the Year on Thursday, had 12 points and 12 rebounds, but went 4 for 16 from the field. Azzi Fudd had just eight points for the Huskies, making only 3-of-15 shots. UConn had its worst shooting night of the season, finishing 19 for 61 (31.1%) from the field. The game was headlined by a heated postgame exchange between coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley. The Gamecocks will now face UCLA on Sunday for the national championship. 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/69d11e143fb569bd9084c287 JONATHAN TURLEY: Kamala Harris backs radical plan to block Trump SCOTUS picks te 2026-04-04T14:20:04.812Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Kamala Harris backs radical plan to block Trump SCOTUS picks Former Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying Democratic donors to oppose  "additional justices" that might be nominated by President Donald Trump "before they happen." Harris is heralding the fundraising by Josh Orton, president of the dark-money group "Demand Justice" (made infamous for its campaign to push Justice Stephen Breyer to resign). Demand Justice has pushed a radical agenda, including court packing. In a post on X, Harris highlighted a New York Times article on the "liberal organization" "preparing a multimillion–dollar effort to oppose potential Trump Supreme Court appointees before they happen." Orton announced that "the project would cost $3 million to start and $15 million more if vacancies occurred." The group expressly cited the possibility of Justices Clarence Thomas (77) and Samuel Alito (76) retiring. Harris pushed people to contribute, posting that : BLACKBURN DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO JUSTICE JACKSON OVER GRAMMY APPEARANCE APPLAUDING ANTI-ICE RHETORIC "We must be clear eyed about what is at stake with the Supreme Court right now. We cannot allow Donald Trump to hand pick one, if not two, additional justices. The nation’s highest court must be stopped from becoming even more beholden to him." Harris reportedly supports court packing and could use radical groups like Demand Justice to push through an expansion of the Court to produce an immediate liberal majority if Democrats take power. Harris is right about one thing. This is a clear-eyed, remorseless strategy on the left to remove an obstacle to an equally radical agenda. JUSTICE JACKSON SPARKS ONLINE UPROAR AFTER LINKING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP TO STEALING A WALLET IN JAPAN Years ago, Harvard professor Michael Klarman laid out a radical agenda to change the system to guarantee Republicans "will never win another election." However, he warned that "the Supreme Court could strike down everything I just described." Therefore, the court must be packed in advance to allow these changes to occur. Likewise, Democratic strategist James Carville explained how this process of how the pack-to-power plan would work: "I’m going to tell you what’s going to happen. A Democrat is going to be elected in 2028. You know that. I know that. The Democratic president is going to announce a special transition advisory committee on the reform of the Supreme Court. They’re going to recommend that the number of Supreme Court justices go from nine to 13. That’s going to happen, people." FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER CALLS ON DEMOCRATS TO FOCUS ON SUPREME COURT EXPANSION, TERM LIMITS The rhetoric for this renewed push for court packing and war chests on the left remains entirely unconnected to the actual record of conservatives on the Court, who have been repeatedly attacked by President Trump for voting against major cases by the Administration. From the tariffs decision to the expected birthright citizenship ruling, the conservative justices have routinely voted against the Administration. Moreover, the vast majority of opinions on the Court remain unanimous or nearly unanimous. The ideological split on the Court is only present in relatively few cases each term. While those cases admittedly have significant impacts, this is not a rigidly or robotically divided court in most cases. Indeed, liberal justices have pushed back on the left calling for court packing or describing the Court as conservative or ideological. Yet, Harris continues to rally donors and voters with claims of an "activist" court. JONATHAN TURLEY: JUSTICE JACKSON PLAYS PUNDIT TO DISMAY OF SCOTUS COLLEAGUES What is most striking about the "clear-eyed" leadership of Harris is that her model for a new justice appears to be the only Biden nominee, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Both conservative and liberal justices have publicly criticized Jackson in past opinions. Jackson has lashed out at her colleagues while adopting analysis that would effectively gut areas like First Amendment jurisprudence. Many of us have found Jackson's opinions to be unnerving and unhinged. However, liberal groups and Harris would like to replicate her approach to jurisprudence -- suggesting not only a packed court but one populated by unrestrained jurists. For her part, Justice Jackson shocked many by effectively endorsing Harris in her presidential run. Jackson publicly praised her nomination on ABC's The View as "historic" and something that "gives a lot of people hope." With the millions being raised and radical groups positioning themselves for a court-packing push, there are many who see a second Harris nomination as a cause for "hope." For the rest of us, it is not just "clear-eyed" but unblinking dread at what could await this country if this strategy succeeds in the coming years. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11e143fb569bd9084c27e HuffPost panned for report suggesting Pentagon excluded Catholics from attending Good Friday service te 2026-04-04T14:20:04.468Z HuffPost panned for report suggesting Pentagon excluded Catholics from attending Good Friday service A report from the liberal HuffPost raised eyebrows among critics for suggesting Catholics were being excluded from a Good Friday service at the Pentagon.  HuffPost senior politics reporter Jennifer Bendery wrote that the Pentagon "invited more than 3,500 employees to attend a Good Friday service at its in-house chapel." "Except it’s only for Protestants, not Catholics," Bendery wrote. The report cited a memo sent to staff by Air Force leadership that read, "Just a friendly reminder: There will be a Protestant Service (No Catholic Mass) for Good Friday today at the Pentagon Chapel." A spokesperson for the Pentagon confirmed to HuffPost that it was the only service being held on Good Friday at the Pentagon's interfaith chapel. FEDERAL JUDGE RULES PENTAGON POLICY RESTRICTING PRESS ACCESS UNCONSTITUTIONAL, HANDS VICTORY TO NEW YORK TIMES "I guess so the Catholics know their kind ain’t welcome," one anonymous Pentagon employee who shared the memo told HuffPost. "It’s so ridiculous." Bendery continued in the piece, "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a far-right evangelical Christian, has tried to infuse his religious views into Pentagon activities."  However, many on social media pushed back against the framing of HuffPost's report, pointing out how Catholics don't attend mass on Good Friday. "Catholic here... we do not celebrate Mass on Good Friday," Washington Examiner reporter Salena Zito told Bendery. "It is the only day of the year without a Mass, as the church commemorates Jesus' death." "Yes. It says that there is no Catholic Mass on Good Friday because Catholics do not do Catholic Mass on Good Friday. Is there literally nobody you could have asked? Not one person? Not even Google?" National Review senior editor Charles C.W. Cook reacted. "Catholics [technically] don’t have 'Mass' on Good Friday because there is no consecration of the Eucharist on Good Friday," replied "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. "We have a service where we read the Gospel passion of Christ, venerate the cross (we line up to kiss the feet of Jesus on a large crucifix or the wood of a large cross), and distribute host that was consecrated the day before on Holy Thursday." HEGSETH REVEALS COVERT VISIT TO TROOPS FIGHTING IN OPERATION EPIC FURY "FYI: Catholics do not have Mass on Good Friday. It's a service, as there is no transubstantiation. Where communion is offered, it's with previously consecrated hosts. This sounds like a misunderstanding of terms by the sources or the reporters," Hot Air managing editor Ed Morrissey wrote. "This person continues to write about Christianity and keeps proving to be completely ignorant of Christianity. Catholics do not celebrate Mass on Good Friday," conservative radio host Erick Erickson posted. "Anybody here surprised that Jennifer doesn't have a good working understanding of Catholicism? Me neither. But, It IS extraordinary that not one person in the editorial chain has even the slightest knowledge of Catholics," Townhall editor Larry O'Connor wrote. CBS NEWS' MARGARET BRENNAN ACCUSED OF MOCKING PEOPLE OF FAITH AFTER PETE HEGSETH'S PRAYER REMARKS "Catholics do not do Mass on Good Friday. It would be offensive to them to try to hold one. Just incredible how hard the left is trying to cause divisions that don't actually exist," RedState writer Bonchie said. "What’s wild about the hubris of journalists like this lady at @HuffPost is she has literally THOUSANDS of Catholics correcting her that there is no Catholic mass on Good Friday," Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham wrote. "And yet her arrogance is such that even though she has been exposed as religiously ignorant on a massive scale, she is still refusing to acknowledge these corrections. She also suggests Catholics would be barred from attending the Pentagon’s Good Friday service if they wanted to attend, which I am quite certain is not true." A War Department official told Fox News Digital that Catholic Masses are held on a daily basis at the Pentagon and that religious services are open to all Pentagon employees. HuffPost's parent company BuzzFeed did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bc53fb569bd9084c23e Sedona City Council looks to open coffers to aid SOCSD te 2026-04-04T14:10:13.121Z Sedona City Council looks to open coffers to aid SOCSD Joint city and school district meeting prompts push for funding and committee before FY27 budget talks At a joint work session on March 25, Sedona City Council directed staff to look into ways to financially support the Sedona-Oak Creek School District, and to start having a committee of council mem Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bc43fb569bd9084c235 Hoping all goes well as Artemis II preps for launch te 2026-04-04T14:10:12.783Z Hoping all goes well as Artemis II preps for launch As I write this on the morning of Wednesday, April 1, NASA is go for a launch on the Artemis II mission, that will send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time since December 1972. Barring a last-minute scrub or low-earth problem that could send the mission back to Earth, the crew is […] Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bc23fb569bd9084c21c Criminal Justice Coordinating Council seeking artists for public art opportunity te 2026-04-04T14:10:10.250Z Criminal Justice Coordinating Council seeking artists for public art opportunity The CJCC is inviting artists to apply for a public art opportunity as part of its Superior Court Enhancement Project. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bc13fb569bd9084c213 Tickets on sale for 18th annual Viola Awards in Flagstaff te 2026-04-04T14:10:09.681Z Tickets on sale for 18th annual Viola Awards in Flagstaff The theme for this year's Viola Awards is "Homecoming: Look How Far We’ve Come." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bbd3fb569bd9084c1eb One of America's prettiest cities scrambles to reclaim storybook streets from homeless camps, drug dens te 2026-04-04T14:10:05.139Z One of America's prettiest cities scrambles to reclaim storybook streets from homeless camps, drug dens Business leaders and city officials in Savannah, Georgia — often described as one of America’s most picturesque destinations, known for its Spanish moss-draped oaks, waterfront views and ornate ironwork — say they are working to reclaim parts of the historic city from growing homelessness, encampments and public safety concerns. "We have seen the recent articles detailing a visitor’s experience in our city and the visible challenges posed by homelessness, vagrancy, and related public safety concerns in our historic public squares and public spaces," a joint statement provided to Fox News Digital by the City of Savannah, the Savannah Chamber and the Savannah Tourism Leadership Council said. While the groups pushed back on some coverage as "designed to generate clicks by sensationalizing issues," they acknowledged the problems are real and increasingly visible to residents, business owners and tourists. Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bert Brantley said the impact is felt daily across the business community. THE SOCIALIST CRIME BLUEPRINT BEGINS. NYC LEADERS PULL BACK THE CURTAIN ON MAMDANI’S VISION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY "Our businesses, workers, and downtown residents expect our public safety system to identify those committing crimes and deliver consequences for those illegal activities," Brantley said in November 2024. Homelessness remains a top concern for chamber members. Ahead of Savannah-Chatham Day in February 2026, Brantley called it "such an important issue," while Mayor Van Johnson said city leaders are pursuing state-backed solutions to address ongoing challenges, according to WJCL. City officials have increasingly turned to enforcement measures. In June 2025, WJCL reported on the city’s proposed urban camping ordinance, which city officials said would make it unlawful to camp, store personal property or get in the way of traffic. Savannah passed an urban camping ordinance prohibiting camping, storing personal property in public spaces and obstructing sidewalks or traffic. GOT A TIP? "I don't think there's a single person on this council that believes we should criminalize homelessness," Alderman Kurtis Purtee told WJCL at the time. "But we have to figure out a way to start working together as a community, while holding people accountable for their actions." Johnson described the ordinance as "another tool in the toolbox," adding that some individuals "regularly engaged in criminal activity" require a different response. FOLLOW US ON X Since the law took effect, the city says enforcement has led to 179 citations and 15 arrests. Officials also report that 135 individuals have engaged with service providers, with roughly 30% entering shelters after contact with authorities. Encampments in the historic district have been reduced by about half since 2023, according to figures provided by the city and partner organizations. Those figures were not independently verified by Fox News Digital. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Beyond homelessness, authorities say the region is also contending with evolving drug threats. A February 2026 News4Jax report on a DEA-led initiative, "Operation Fentanyl Free America," highlighted shifting trafficking patterns in Southeast Georgia, including methamphetamine being transported in liquid form before conversion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Drew Mayer said crystal meth remains "the most prevalent drug" in the region by volume. "Drug smugglers are tough. They’re not going without a fight. We’ve seen an increase in methods to hide and disguise the loads of drugs with cover loads, transporting some of the drugs in a liquid form and other creative manners to avoid detention," Mayer told News4Jax. While fentanyl-related mass overdoses have declined, the drug remains a concern, with officials noting the emergence of "purple fentanyl" in Savannah, Brunswick and along the Georgia-Florida corridor. MIAMI BEACH MAYOR SAYS CRACKDOWN ON SPRING BREAK CHAOS HAS TOURISM BOOMING ONCE AGAIN Authorities say trafficking continues through the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick, with drugs moving through Atlanta and down the I-95 corridor into Southeast Georgia and Florida. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bbc3fb569bd9084c1e2 Johnny Carson's strict character rule kept Pee-Wee Herman from appearing on 'Tonight Show': book te 2026-04-04T14:10:04.808Z Johnny Carson's strict character rule kept Pee-Wee Herman from appearing on 'Tonight Show': book Actor Paul Reubens never got the opportunity to sit across from Johnny Carson as a guest on "The Tonight Show," and "always wondered why." According to the book, "Love Johnny Carson," written by Mark Malkoff, the actor, known for playing the iconic character, Pee-Wee Herman, was not invited to be a guest on the show with Carson in the hosting seat because at the time, "Reubens was only going on shows ‘in character’ as Pee-Wee." "Carson wouldn’t put on guests that were 'in character' if he thought the home audience might be confused if they were real or not," Malkoff wrote. "It was the same reason Carson refused to book Gilbert Gottfried or Bobcat Goldthwait." The author explained that Carson only made exceptions for people when "it was plainly obvious that it was a 'put on,'" citing Super Dave Osborne (Bob Einstein) or Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello) as examples of exceptions to Carson's rule. JOHNNY CARSON BOOK EXPOSES 'TONIGHT SHOW' BAN LIST FEATURING JAY LENO, ELLEN DEGENERES Malkoff wrote that Carson's rule was in effect from the beginning of his show, noting he "was convinced that first time guest Bob Uecker" was a guest on his show in 1969, that he was a "comedian 'pretending' to be a former Major League baseball player" and that a staff member had to show him newspaper articles to prove he wasn't pretending. "Carson’s biggest question if a guest was real or going on in character was singer Tiny Tim who debuted in 1968. Carson by the end of Tiny’s debut on ‘Tonight’ figured out that Tiny was genuine. The next year in 1969 Tiny Tim got married to Miss Vicki on Carson’s Tonight resulting in 40 million viewers tuning in." While Reubens was never a guest on the "Tonight Show" with Carson in the hosting chair, he did appear in an episode while Joan Rivers served as a guest host. In 1985, Reubens was a guest on the "Tonight Show" for a Halloween episode while Rivers guest hosted in place of Carson. Reubens also appeared as the first guest on Rivers' late-night talk show two years later, with Malkoff writing, "Pee-Wee appealed more to Rivers’ younger, hipper audience," while Carson's older viewership might not have appreciated that kind of humor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER A number of celebrities have found themselves on the infamous "Tonight Show" ban list. According to Malkoff, many big celebrities were barred from appearing as a guest during his tenure as the show's host, including Ellen DeGeneres, Jay Leno, William Shatner and others. Leno, appeared on the show a number of times before getting banned. A decision which came after his fifth appearance in February 1978, when "the audience laughs were so light that Johnny decided never to invite him back," according to Malkoff's book. "Tonight Show" stand-up talent scout Jim McCawley wrote in his unpublished book that producers were told by Carson not to invite Leno back. Malkoff wrote that McCawley tried to fight for Leno, but producer Peter Lassally shut him down. "'Johnny just doesn’t like him. He doesn’t like his jokes,' said Peter," Malkoff wrote. "That’s not going to change… Once he doesn’t like someone, he doesn’t start liking them later." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Leno eventually returned to the show, later going on to host "The Tonight Show" for a combined 22 years, first from 1992 to 2009 and then from 2010 to 2014. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bbc3fb569bd9084c1d9 Dogs were 'loyal companions to Ice Age hunters' far earlier than believed, study finds te 2026-04-04T14:10:04.448Z Dogs were 'loyal companions to Ice Age hunters' far earlier than believed, study finds A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that man's best friend lived alongside humans far earlier than previously believed. The study was detailed in a University College London (UCL) press release on March 26. The findings centered around ancient DNA found at archaeological sites in the United Kingdom and Turkey, including Gough's Cave in Somerset, England. FIRST OF ITS KIND WAGON EVIDENCE UNCOVERED IN MASSIVE IRON AGE TREASURE TROVE Researchers were initially unsure if the skeletons were dogs or wolves — as they would have been "indistinguishable," the release said. The team sequenced DNA from the ancient remains and compared it with more than 1,000 dogs and wolves worldwide — confirming the animals were early domestic dogs. The DNA dates to the Late Upper Palaeolithic period, and is between 14,000 and 16,000 years old. Previous studies showed that ancient dogs lived alongside humans 10,000 years ago — but the new findings push the timeline back 5,000 years. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Researchers from UCL played a critical role by identifying that skeletal remains excavated from the Upper Palaeolithic site of Gough’s Cave in Somerset belonged to domesticated dogs rather than wolves," the release said. "Similar tests found that remains at Pınarbaşı and Boncuklu in Turkey were also from dogs dating to the Upper Palaeolithic period." Researchers also gleaned insight into what modern breeds the dogs were similar to, the release noted. "They were more closely related to the ancestors of present-day European and Middle Eastern breeds, such as boxers and salukis, than to Arctic breeds like Siberian huskies." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The release said that "this indicates today’s major dog genetic lineages must have been established by the Upper Palaeolithic period." Simon Parfitt, a co-author of the study, said the DNA "confirms they were ancient domestic dogs, loyal companions to Ice Age hunters at the northern edge of the inhabited world." "Notably, some bones show deliberate human modification, including perforations in mandibles, suggesting these dogs held symbolic significance after death as well as companionship during life," he said. The identification of the Paleolithic dogs "represents a step-change in our understanding of the earliest dogs," said William Marsh, a postdoctoral researcher at the Natural History Museum. He was part of the study. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "These specimens allowed us to identify additional ancient dogs from sites in Germany, Italy and Switzerland, which clearly show that dogs were already widely dispersed across Europe and Türkiye by at least 14,000 years ago," said Marsh. Researchers believe the dogs acted as hunting partners, companions and guard animals. UCL Professor Louise Martin, a member of the international research team, noted that the dogs were "given burials, with some at Boncuklu buried alongside humans." She added, "It highlights the special close relationship between people and dogs even at these early stages." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d11bbc3fb569bd9084c1d0 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Review: A nostalgic blast for Nintendo fans te 2026-04-04T14:10:04.084Z 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Review: A nostalgic blast for Nintendo fans Our two favorite mustached plumbers are back — for an adventure that's out of this world. The events of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" take place after its 2023 predecessor. Mario and Luigi (Chris Pratt and Charlie Day) continue to provide safety and piping services throughout the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) continues to wear her crown, and Bowser (Jack Black), still pocket-sized after being fed a mini mushroom at the end of the previous film, is being held prisoner in what can amount to be a Bowser-style dollhouse inside Peach's castle. However, in a galaxy far, far away, Bowser's son Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) is plotting his own scheme which involves kidnapping Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson), the powerful watcher of the cosmos — first introduced in the 2007 "Super Mario Galaxy" video game, and using her powers to fuel his super weapon that will destroy the entire galaxy — and also break out his father from Peach's castle. ‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ REVIEW: RYAN GOSLING AND AN ALIEN ATTEMPT TO SAVE THE PLANET IN FUN SPACE ADVENTURE Fan favorites join Mario and Luigi on their journey with old pals like Toad (Keegan Michael-Key) returning while being introduced to new ones like the adorably mischievous Yoshi (Donald Glover). Any person under 50 likely has some sort of connection to Nintendo and the Mario Bros., who have brought joy to hundreds of millions of video game players around the world across their 40-year existence. Co-directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and screenwriter Matthew Fogel, all returning from the first film, are clearly fans of the source material. The genuine affection they must have for all the Mario games truly comes through on the screen based on how they're able to incorporate so much in 100 minutes. And what's amazing is that there's still so much untapped material between all the characters and games that can be incorporated down the road — Universal and Illumination can be on the cusp of a Nintendo cinematic universe if handled correctly. 'HOPPERS' REVIEW: JON HAMM, MERYL STREEP ELEVATE PIXAR'S RUN-OF-THE-MILL BEAVER ADVENTURE Like the video games themselves, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is incredibly fun. Jack Black gets some of the funniest material as Bowser, who attempts to convince Mario that he's turned a new leaf and that he should be released for "awesome behavior." And Donald Glover's Yoshi is simply infectious. Viewers will truly feel immersed in the Mario universe by the dazzling, vibrant animation. And composer Brian Tyler masterfully incorporates the iconic music from various games into his robust score. And a disclaimer for the super fans: there are two post-credit scenes to check out — one of them is hilarious callback while the other teases an inevitable third installment. ‘THE AI DOC’ REVIEW: A TIMELY CRASH COURSE ON THE TECH DOMINATING OUR LIVES Perhaps I'm biased but as lifelong Super Mario fan, I couldn't stop smiling. While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" is a joy for both kids and their nostalgic parents. Not only does it exceed its predecessor, it lays the groundwork for much more fun ahead — and we'll be anxiously waiting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d117113fb569bd9084c110 Tiger Woods' entire sobriety test caught on bodycam footage: 'I'm getting arrested?' te 2026-04-04T13:50:09.716Z Tiger Woods' entire sobriety test caught on bodycam footage: 'I'm getting arrested?' Tiger Woods was placed in handcuffs last week after a lengthy sobriety test. Woods blew "triple-zeroes" on a breathalyzer but still underwent a test due to his "lethargic" movements and other signs of impairment, authorities said. Woods told law enforcement prior to the field sobriety tests that he underwent seven back surgeries and "over 20 operations on his leg." He told law enforcement that "I take a few" prescription medications. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for the entire year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He also mentioned that his ankle was fused and he walks with a limp due to the injuries. Due to the nature of his injuries, authorities made him do the exercises sitting down. The first exercise Woods did was following a finger with his eyes, which he struggled with. He also was told to bring his fingertips to his nose. After alternating between his palm and back of his hand on his other hand while alternating between counting 1 and 2, another movement he had trouble with, he was tasked with one more exercise that included putting fists together, clapping, and more counting. After the four exercises, a deputy asked Woods to turn around and place his hands behind his back. Woods was then handcuffed. JUDGE GRANTS TIGER WOODS PERMISSION TO SEEK TREATMENT ABROAD AFTER DUI ARREST, COURT DOCUMENTS SAY "I'm getting arrested?" Woods asked. "Yes sir," the deputy replied. It was the second time Woods was arrested for driving under the influence - he was also taken into custody in 2017. Woods announced earlier this week he would "seek treatment," forgoing a return to the golf course for the time being. "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery," Woods said in a statement Tuesday posted to social media. "I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time." 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/69d10db03fb569bd9084bf89 Alcatraz could reopen as a 'state-of-the-art secure prison' under Trump's $152M budget request te 2026-04-04T13:10:08.181Z Alcatraz could reopen as a 'state-of-the-art secure prison' under Trump's $152M budget request The White House on Friday requested $152 million to begin reopening Alcatraz as an operational prison. The funding proposal, included in the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, would cover the initial phase of rebuilding the long-closed facility into what officials describe as a "state-of-the-art secure prison facility." Congress will ultimately decide ultimately decide whether to approve the funding. NEW ICE DETENTION FACILITY 'LOUISIANA LOCKUP' OPENS AT NOTORIOUS PRISON President Donald Trump first pushed the idea last year, directing the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to reopen and expand Alcatraz to detain what he called America’s "most ruthless and violent offenders." "REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!" the president said in a Truth Social post last May. "For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering. Located in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz has been closed since 1963 and currently operates as a popular tourist destination under the National Park Service. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., slammed the proposal in a post on X on Friday. TRUMP 2027 BUDGET PREVIEW HINTS AT SWEEPING SCALE-UP IN CORE AGENDA "Rebuilding Alcatraz into a modern prison is a stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars and an insult to the intelligence of the American people," Pelosi wrote. "Alcatraz is a historic museum that belongs to the public, and San Franciscans will not stand for Washington turning one of our most iconic landmarks into a political prop." Originally opened as a federal prison in 1934, Alcatraz was widely considered one of the most secure facilities in the country. The prison once housed notorious criminals including mob boss Al Capone. EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EYES ALCATRAZ REOPENING TO HOUSE NATION’S ‘WORST OF THE WORST’ Alcatraz first served as a military prison in the 1850s. At its peak, the facility held more than 300 inmates, along with staff and their families. Despite its reputation, Alcatraz was ultimately shut down because of high operating costs. According to the Bureau of Prisons, it was nearly three times more expensive to run than other federal prisons at the time. The White House and the Bureau of Prisons did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10daf3fb569bd9084bf80 Saints were sinners: Why Peter's story of failure and restoration is our story, too te 2026-04-04T13:10:07.859Z Saints were sinners: Why Peter's story of failure and restoration is our story, too Palm Sunday just passed and Easter is upon us. We know the scriptural accounts. We've heard them many times. But this year, we might look for something more — the rest of the story. When Jesus first called Peter, Peter didn't want the job. He was a working fisherman. He ran his own boat, managed a crew, negotiated prices at the docks. He was comfortable in his own sun-hardened skin. When Jesus approached him, Peter's first response wasn't confidence. It was humility: "Lord, depart from me, for I am a sinful man." He likely understood what Jesus was asking—not just to follow, but to help carry a mission whose full cost wasn't yet visible. Peter said yes. And then he stumbled. JONATHAN ROUMIE REVEALS ‘INTENSE’ SPIRITUAL TOLL OF FILMING CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION FOR ‘THE CHOSEN’ He misunderstood Jesus. He argued with Him. At one point, Jesus rebuked him sharply: "Get behind me, Satan." On the night of Jesus' trial, Peter denied even knowing Him — three times. At the crucifixion, he was nowhere to be found. Afterward, he returned to what he knew: fishing in Galilee. The resurrected Jesus found him there. That's the part we shouldn't miss. BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: EVEN JUDAS? RETHINKING SIN, DESPAIR AND DIVINE MERCY THIS PALM SUNDAY Jesus did not choose Peter because he was flawless. He chose him knowing exactly who he was — impulsive, brave, fearful, devoted, weak. In other words, human. Peter was the sinner making right and wrong decisions. Lest this point be missed, that means you and me. Saints were first sinners. Peter's occupation as a fisherman was a nearly perfect model for the ministry Jesus was designing. Fishermen had to be extraordinarily patient, knowing momentary successes were interspersed among distressing failures. It was an occupation of inescapable frustrations. Jesus knew his ministry would follow the same pattern. Then came the turning point. NIGERIA'S CHRISTIANS ON EDGE FOR EASTER AFTER PALM SUNDAY MASSACRE When Jesus asked, "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus responded with full voice: "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven." One cannot miss its significance. Jesus was declaring that it was not him, the Son, but God the Father who disclosed this to Peter. To lock in the magnitude of that, Jesus added: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It was a staggering promise — made to a man who would fail publicly within months. Yet two thousand years later, Christianity remains the world's largest faith. Peter — joined later by Paul — helped carry it beyond Jerusalem and into history. Both would be executed for that mission. This is the rest of the story: not just resurrection, but restoration. Not just divine power, but human frailty redeemed and commissioned. And that matters, because Peter's story is ours. The church was not built on perfection. It was built on forgiven men and women who said yes — and kept going. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10daf3fb569bd9084bf77 Education Secretary Linda McMahon accuses critics of having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ te 2026-04-04T13:10:07.517Z Education Secretary Linda McMahon accuses critics of having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said critics who disapprove of the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the federal department suffer from what she described as "Trump Derangement Syndrome." McMahon discussed her unusual mandate from President Donald Trump to fire herself by eliminating the department and how politics should be handled in the classroom during an appearance on "Planet Tyrus." "I think there is some 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' out there that they just have to push back automatically about it, and, ‘How crazy are you to think that you can do away, if you will, with the Department of Education?’" she told host Tyrus on his podcast this week. Trump intends to shutter the Department of Education during his presidency, claiming that individual states can handle responsibilities without federal oversight. SEC. MCMAHON RESPONDS TO NEWSOM'S OFFICE USING WWE CLIP MOCK TITLE IX ENFORCEMENT AMID TRANS ATHLETE FEUD McMahon revealed that when Trump offered her the role of education secretary, he encouraged her to fire herself. "When he called and asked me to take on this job, he said, ‘Look, you're going to be successful when you fire yourself.’ And I said, ‘OK,’" she said. "And he said, ‘If everything works the way we want it to, you will be the last secretary of education.’ And I said, ‘Do you know what? It's a challenge, but I think it's the right thing to do.’" McMahon studied to become a French teacher but never taught in a classroom. Instead, she co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) with her husband, Vince McMahon, and left the company in 2009 to pursue politics. TRUMP ADMIN CUTS RED TAPE AS IOWA JOINS EFFORT TO RETURN EDUCATION TO STATES She argued that the federal Department of Education is unnecessary, citing that it's been operating since 1980. "1980, and before that, the Title I funding was there, special needs funding was there — all of that was in place, and it managed to get done." McMahon claimed her efforts to downsize the department will save taxpayers millions of dollars annually. MCMAHON RECOUNTS STORY OF REASSURING PARENT OF SPECIAL NEEDS THAT FUNDING WILL CONTINUE AS DEPARTMENT SHRINKS "We're relocating to a smaller building. So, we're going to save taxpayers about $4.5 million a year just relocating to a smaller building," she said. The education secretary also discussed the positive role politics can play in a classroom if executed fairly, recalling a personal experience. During the 1960 presidential election between Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard Nixon, McMahon said her teacher asked her to debate for the candidate she opposed. "He said, ‘Who do you hope wins the election?’ And I said, ‘Well, I really do hope that Mr. Nixon wins the election, and here's why.’ And he said, ‘OK, so we're gonna have a debate in class, but you're gonna have to debate for Kennedy,’" McMahon explained. "I had to debate the opposite side and then the class voted as to which one, and I thought, that's the way you ought to teach." Watch McMahon’s full conversation with Tyrus on the "Planet Tyrus" on YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10daf3fb569bd9084bf6e Georgia teachers union boss blames school choice for public schools being 'grossly underfunded' te 2026-04-04T13:10:07.189Z Georgia teachers union boss blames school choice for public schools being 'grossly underfunded' The president of Georgia’s largest teachers union is sounding the alarm on school choice, claiming that "extreme" policies and "disinformation" are leaving traditional public schools "grossly underfunded." Verdaillia Turner, president of the Georgia Federation of Teachers, told Fox News Digital that a decades-long push for alternative education has misled the public about the health of the state's education system. "People have been told through a campaign that schools fail, and that’s not true. They have not been given the systemic reasons why the state has failed the schools here," Turner said. LINDA MCMAHON SAYS FEDERAL TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP WILL HELP PARENTS MOVE THEIR CHILD OUT A ‘FAILING SCHOOL’ Turner pointed to a 20-year effort in the Peach State to elect "extreme right-wing" and some Democratic officials who support "so-called choice." While charter schools have become a staple in the Atlanta metro area, Turner argued that many residents are being sold a bill of goods. "Some [Democrats] were former state representatives that are now running charter school groups and charter school associations, and they’re making their living… miseducating the public with disinformation and false information," she claimed. TEXAS PARENTS FLOOD SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM, FAR EXCEEDING THE INITIAL 90,000 STUDENT CAPACITY The tension comes as school districts nationwide grapple with a declining enrollment. In December 2025, the Atlanta Board of Education took the drastic step of voting to close 16 schools starting in the fall of 2026. The numbers tell a stark story: Atlanta Public Schools (APS) currently has a capacity for 70,000 students, yet only 50,000 are enrolled. This 20,000-seat surplus has forced officials to "right-size" the district to account for the overhead of maintaining half-empty buildings. Teachers unions have long argued that "money follows the student" policies siphon critical per-pupil funding away from neighborhood campuses. Critics of the choice movement contend that if those funds remained in the traditional system, they could be used to bolster teacher salaries, modernize aging facilities, and improve recruitment. "Who owns those schools? Who are the stockbrokers behind it? Why are they pushing it? What’s the evidence that it works?" Turner asked, calling for "evidence-based solutions" that are "sustainable and scalable." TEXAS CONSERVATIVES TOUT RECORD-BREAKING SCHOOL CHOICE SIGNUPS AFTER LONG BATTLE WITH TEACHERS UNIONS The debate in Georgia mirrors a national trend. Parents, frustrated by pandemic-era lockdowns and shifting curricula, have increasingly sought out homeschooling, private education, and charter options. In response, several GOP-led states have passed universal school choice legislation. On the federal level, the Trump administration has proposed aggressive tax credits for donors who fund scholarships, allowing parents to move their children from underperforming public schools to private institutions. Dept. of Education Secretary Linda McMahon said this week that the federal tax credit scholarship will help parents flee failing schools. "This is money from the private sector added into the education pot," McMahon told "The Faulkner Focus" on Monday. "Those scholarship granting organizations which are approved by the governor in the state can then award scholarships to parents who want to move their child out of a failing school or have private tutors or if they have kids with special needs, they can supplement that all at no cost to taxpayers whatsoever." Turner, however, views these incentives as a manufactured threat to the public good. "The ground has been tilled and fertilized for all types of schools to come in, and there has been a scaffold of legislation to make sure that these schools exist at the state level," Turner said. "Different types of incentives are given to so-called choice." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10dae3fb569bd9084bf65 LeAnn Rimes’ emotional reaction to jaw release therapy sparks widespread buzz te 2026-04-04T13:10:06.869Z LeAnn Rimes’ emotional reaction to jaw release therapy sparks widespread buzz Singer LeAnn Rimes has gone viral for her reaction while receiving jaw release therapy. In a session with Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage in California – a resource for self-healing practices – Rimes received an intra-oral massage, releasing the tension in her jaw. She seemed to instantly feel relief, sobbing on the table. Jaw release therapy, which involves the massaging or stretching of muscles in the face, is popular for relieving TMJ pain, headaches and jaw clicking, according to experts. LEANN RIMES BREAKS DOWN INTO TEARS WHILE UNDERGOING 'DEEP JAW RELEASE' In an interview with Fox News Digital, Lineham shared that stress has an immense impact on human health, especially on muscle tension and pain. "We hold emotions in our body," he said. "Emotions cause a sympathetic response or a stress response in the body." "Stress is one thing that impacts every disease, whether it's emotional or physical, whether it is genetic," he went on. "Stress is the thing that makes genetics pop. If you take away stress, those genetic markers no longer express themselves." STUDY REVEAL WHY CHEWING GUM MIGHT ACTUALLY HELP WITH FOCUS AND STRESS RELIEF Clenching the jaw can create stress, which happens naturally with physical and emotional exertion, according to Lineham. "If you clench your jaw and hold it there for three to five minutes … you'll actually fire adrenaline and norepinephrine (hormones and neurotransmitters)," he said. This sends a message to the body that you’re bracing for an "attack," releasing hormones like stress, Lineham added. Jaw release therapy targets the fascia, or the connective tissue that supports the body’s muscles, organs and joints. Stretching the fascia also allows the muscle to stretch, providing relief, Lineham said. "When you release the jaw, then instantaneously you come out of that fight or flight mode," he said. "And if you've been there for a long time, like most people have, it instantaneously shocks the nervous system in a good way." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Dr. Justin Richer, oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Riverside Oral Surgery in New Jersey, shared the benefits and risks of jaw release treatment with Fox News Digital. Certain muscles in the body, such as the shoulder or back, can tense up and "overreact to problems that are going on within them," said the doctor, who did not treat Rimes. "Jaw release is almost like a massage or similar technique, to put pressure on the muscles and let the tension that's built up just kind of relax away," he said. "It's not something that a lot of people do." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The procedure is most beneficial for those with symptoms of TMJ, facial and muscle pain, and tightness, according to Richer. Some physical therapists and massage therapists offer this treatment, but Richer recommends seeking help from an oral-facial pain specialist or surgeon who "really understands the anatomy of the jaw joint." "If it's done properly, there’s very minimal risk," he said. "What we get concerned about is undue manipulation of the joint, so either cracking or distorting or trying to forcefully move the joint … that can actually cause undue harm from an orthopedic perspective." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Despite the benefits, Richer stressed that this kind of therapy may be a temporary fix, as it could be treating only the symptoms of an underlying problem. "Get a diagnosis first before you go ahead and start manipulating things," he advised. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10dae3fb569bd9084bf5c 'Last Man Standing' alum Nancy Travis warns Americans 'feel more alone than ever' te 2026-04-04T13:10:06.528Z 'Last Man Standing' alum Nancy Travis warns Americans 'feel more alone than ever' Nancy Travis believes Americans are "more alone than ever," fueling a stronger connection to stories of resilience. The "Last Man Standing" alum stars in Lifetime’s "Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story," based on the 2017 case of a couple who were abducted from their home and locked in a hidden bunker while their captor tried to drain their life savings. "I think people feel more alone than ever," the actress told Fox News Digital while discussing America’s growing appetite for films with a message of hope. TIM ALLEN COMPLETES 13-MONTH BIBLE JOURNEY: ‘I WILL BEGIN IT AGAIN’ "I think a lot of our lives are lacking in community," she said. "They’re certainly lacking since COVID. There’s a lack of in-person community. Some people spend a lot of time at home behind a computer, and that’s their human interaction. I think people are looking for some kind of connection and some kind of feeling, especially now." "First of all, for many, it’s hard to get a job," she said. "It’s hard to make ends meet. Times are difficult. And I think that resonates in that people feel like there’s no support system. This story is an extreme example of something catastrophic happening, but I think there’s that fear that even on a smaller level, something catastrophic could happen." "I see myself as a very positive, glass-half-full kind of person, but I definitely feel around me just fear. A lot of fear," the 64-year-old added. WATCH: PATRICIA RICHARDSON WASN'T SHOCKED TIM ALLEN BECAME A MOVIE STAR The star shared that while working on the film, she spoke to Connie. It changed her perspective. "They have a strong faith," she said about the couple. "I personally feel that you need some kind of faith, whether it’s in yourself, your community or your God. It’s anything that helps get us by. And I think what drew me to Connie and Larry’s story is that they’re ordinary people, and this extraordinary thing happened to them. They managed to persevere through their faith, and they made it through." "The message they want to tell people is that regardless of your hardship, you’re not alone," Travis said. "They’re Christians. They believe in Jesus and God, and that gave them comfort. They would even say that it helped guide them to survival. It also gave them a certain type of peace — that if things didn’t work out, if they didn’t survive this ordeal, they were not alone in that trial." Travis said that in her life, family has been central to supporting her, even during challenging moments. "I’m thankful that I am not alone, that I do have family," she said. "The theme of this film is that, with faith, everything will turn out OK at the end of the day, even if it doesn’t mathematically add up to that OK. I think just knowing that takes an anxiety away. It doesn’t mean that it takes away grief, because I think grief is very profound and manifests in people in different ways. But it’s knowing that in hard situations, you do everything that you can, and it’s enough to know that you’ve done that." Travis also leans on the family she’s made in Hollywood. She described how the "Last Man Standing" cast has remained close over the years. The sitcom, starring Tim Allen, concluded its nine-season run in 2021. The show was previously canceled by ABC in 2017 despite high ratings but was revived by Fox. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "[Tim and I] have certainly had a very long partnership," she said about the actor, 72. "We did that show for nine years and had no idea that it would have that longevity. But he’s such a wonderful comedian and actor. And he’s very generous with what he does. He doesn’t have to have all the punchlines. He doesn’t have to be the center all the time. And I was very impressed that he was willing to share that and share his talent with us." "We were so blessed to be on that show," she reflected. "We really did create a family. I am still close to all of the actors. It’s just a nice thing in this business, especially when jobs really come and go. And it’s so wonderful that we all remained friends. I’m still friends with Tim. I was happy to be asked to be on his show, ‘Shifting Gears,' for a few episodes. And that’s the other thing. He keeps his acting family close." "The ‘Last Man Standing’ family always showed up for each other off camera," she continued. "There were weddings. Children were born. There were passings. My kids had a bar mitzvah, and everyone showed up. Everyone has become an integral part of each other’s lives. We shared so many of life’s milestones and celebrations. Those things really stand out in your mind." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Today, Travis is eager to tell more stories that will speak to everyday Americans. "I feel as a performer, I just really want to tell the truth," she said. "I want to be honest in my performance so that there isn't a fake moment, whether it is something like ‘Rescued by Faith’ or ‘Last Man Standing.’ Even when I’m on stage, I want to tell the truth in a way that resonates with people. I hope that they are moved or entertained or just take something away that impacts their day in some way. We are all human with different journeys." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10dae3fb569bd9084bf53 Child of Chinese illegal immigrants charged with planting explosive at US military base te 2026-04-04T13:10:06.177Z Child of Chinese illegal immigrants charged with planting explosive at US military base The Department of Homeland Security revealed that a suspect who fled to China after allegedly planting a deadly explosive device at an important military base is the child of two Chinese illegal immigrants.   U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Chinese nationals Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, both of whom were living in the U.S. illegally, Homeland Security said. Their arrests came following two of their adult children, Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng, being connected to a failed plot to detonate an improvised explosive device (IED) at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida in mid-March.  The base, located in Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, and Special Operations Command, which oversees all special operations forces across the Department of War. The alleged perpetrators of the attempt were born in the U.S. after their parents illegally entered the country, according to the Department of Homeland Security.  ICE DETAINS PRESIDENT OF WISCONSIN'S LARGEST MOSQUE, ALLEGING HE HID CONVICTION FOR ATTACKS ON ISRAELIS The agency asserted the case "illustrates why the improper recognition of ‘birthright citizenship’ for children of illegal aliens is not only inconsistent with the Constitution, but endangers all Americans." Birthright citizenship refers to the principle that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically granted U.S. citizenship.  The FBI said Alen Zheng, who is believed to have planted the improvised explosive device at MacDill Air Force Base on March 10, is currently in China. He is facing charges of attempted damage to government property by fire or explosion, unlawful making of a destructive device and possession of an unregistered destructive device, which carry a potential sentence of up to 40 years in prison. FBI Tampa arrested Ann Mary Zheng March 17 following her return to the U.S. from China, where she had fled with her brother. She has been charged with accessory after the fact and tampering with evidence, facing up to 30 years in prison.  She is accused of hiding or damaging a 2010 Mercedes-Benz to prevent its use in legal proceedings, court documents show.  Prosecutors allege that the siblings attempted to cover their tracks by selling the vehicle to car dealer CarMax. Despite being vacuumed and cleaned, investigators later discovered trace explosive residue inside the vehicle. The day after Ann Mary Zheng’s arrest, ICE apprehended both parents, Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng. They are currently in ICE custody, according to the Department of Homeland Security.  Both parents applied for asylum in the U.S. but were denied and ordered removed by an immigration judge in 1998, according to the agency.  The Department of Homeland Security said the Bureau of Immigration Appeals denied multiple attempts by the parents to have their case reopened. Despite this, both remained living in the U.S. illegally for nearly three decades. The department is positing that this case highlights the "grave danger" of current U.S. law granting automatic citizenship to anyone born on American soil, including the children of illegal immigrants. WATCH: PRESIDENT TRUMP REVEALS FAMILIES OF SLAIN US SERVICE MEMBERS URGED HIM ‘FINISH THE JOB’ Following the parents’ arrests, Acting Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said that "automatically granting citizenship to children of illegal aliens born in the U.S. … poses a major national security risk." "That reality became apparent last week when two U.S.-born children of Chinese illegal aliens were indicted for planting a potentially deadly explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base in Florida," said Bis, who added that, "This incident underscores the severe national security threat that illegal immigration and birthright citizenship pose to the United States." Bis also asserted that the policy of granting automatic birthright citizenship "is based on a historically inaccurate interpretation of the Citizenship Clause" of the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court is currently weighing the constitutionality of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants. Trump signed the order on his first day back in the Oval Office in 2025.  PETE HEGSETH SIGNS MEMO OPENING DOOR FOR TROOPS TO CARRY PERSONAL FIREARMS ON BASES The court held oral arguments on the case this Wednesday, with justices appearing skeptical of Trump’s order. Amy Swearer, a senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, described the court’s line of questioning as "disappointing" for proponents of Trump’s stance on birthright citizenship. "Most people understood coming into this, and I suspect even the government understood coming into this, that this was probably going to be a bit of an uphill battle," Swearer said. Despite this, Swearer said, "I do think there's a path forward" for a Trump victory, though it would likely be narrow and partial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10dab3fb569bd9084bf2c After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones te 2026-04-04T13:10:03.247Z After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones Mikko Hyppönen is one of the most recognizable faces of the cybersecurity industry. After fighting computer viruses, worms, and malware, for more than 35 years, he tells TechCrunch why he is now working on systems to stop killer drones. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10b593fb569bd9084bf00 Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 4 te 2026-04-04T13:00:09.855Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 4 Apr 4 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d10b553fb569bd9084bed5 New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes te 2026-04-04T13:00:05.623Z New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency — but as the average age of the population across the globe increases, experts say the growing number of elderly airline passengers poses new challenges in emergency situations.  An international team of researchers simulated 27 different evacuation scenarios in the case of a dual-engine fire on an Airbus A320, one of the most common narrow-body aircraft in the world, news agency SWNS reported.  PLANE SEAT LOCATION CRITICAL IN EMERGENCIES AS EXPERTS WARN ROW POSITION IMPACTS SURVIVAL ODDS The team compared three different cabin layouts with three different ratios of passengers over age 60 — and three different distributions of those passengers for the study. Study co-author Chenyang Zhang, Ph.D., of the University of Calgary in Canada, said of the research, "While a dual-engine fire scenario is statistically rare, it falls under the broader category of dual-engine failures and critical emergencies in aviation. History has shown," he added, "that dual-engine failures and emergencies, such as the famous ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ involving Captain [Chesley] Sullenberger, can happen and lead to severe consequences." He added, "Our study focuses on these low-probability but high-impact events to ensure the highest safety standards." To seek the most efficient combination of factors, the research team created full-scale computer-aided design models of the A320 cabin and used Pathfinder — the industry-standard software for evacuation modeling — to simulate passengers’ behavior.  The findings were published in AIP Advances, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Institute of Physics. The results showed that the proportion and location of elderly passengers had the largest effect on evacuation time. AIRLINE CRACKS DOWN ON CREW'S WEIGHT, FITNESS AND HEALTH, WARNING SOME STAFF COULD BE PULLED FROM FLIGHTS  The fastest option — a layout that accommodates a total of 152 passengers with two rows of first-class seats at the front, and 30 elderly passengers evenly distributed throughout the cabin — still required 141 seconds for all passengers to reach the ground. That's much longer than current FAA mandates. Previous studies have shown that cognitive decline in elderly people can affect situational awareness and delay decision-making, and that reduced dexterity can be exacerbated during high-stress situations. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Elderly passengers introduce specific challenges in emergency evacuations due to slower reaction times, reduced physical mobility and a higher likelihood of requiring assistance," the study authors noted.  "These limitations can delay both the initiation of movement and walking speed, particularly in crowded cabin environments. When elderly passengers are unevenly distributed and concentrated in certain areas of the aircraft, their reduced mobility may lead to localized congestion and obstruct the movement of other evacuees." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The research team said it hopes that incorporating that information into its findings — for example, by offering additional safety briefings to elderly passengers — will help further accelerate the de-boarding process. Children, babies and pregnant women also introduce unique physical capabilities and behaviors that add another vital layer to evacuation modeling — which the group said it plans to investigate in future work. Zhang added, "We hope these findings help airlines proactively mitigate risks. By understanding how passenger distribution affects evacuation, airlines could potentially implement more strategic seating arrangements to optimize safety without compromising operational efficiency." The U.S. Department of Transportation says on its website, "Airlines must always comply with FAA and foreign government safety rules. There are FAA and foreign government safety rules that may restrict certain passengers with disabilities from sitting in an exit row seat." The site also notes, "Be aware that while an airline is not required to allow you to select a specific seat, it is required to provide you a seat that meets your needs (with certain limitations for bulkhead seats and emergency-exit seats)." It also notes that those who have "a disability and would prefer or need a certain type of seating accommodation … should contact the airline at the time you make your reservation to learn more about the method that the airline uses to make arrangements for a seating accommodation." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0ff9f3fb569bd9084bccf World-record carrot cake? Massive dessert feeds town, stuns crowd with sheer size te 2026-04-04T12:10:07.925Z World-record carrot cake? Massive dessert feeds town, stuns crowd with sheer size At 80 years old, Canadian coffee shop owner Ted Martindale believes he's done what few would attempt, let alone achieve. He says he's baked the largest carrot cake in the world. "I know we broke the record, and I'm pretty sure I can convince [Guinness World Records] of that," Martindale told Fox News Digital. The nearly 6,000-pound cake, built in his small British Columbia community of Quesnel, is now under review by Guinness. But for Martindale, the verdict is already clear. COSTCO'S $140, 10-POUND EASTER BUNNY HAS SHOPPERS QUESTIONING PRICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO SMASH IT APART "I've got all the documentation required," he said. The idea for the giant carrot cake was a little wild, by his own admission, he said. "I looked up the [Guinness World Records book] carrot cake and I thought, 'Well, we can bake that. All we have to do is do the mathematics and the whole thing, and I can easily beat that record,'" he said. "So, we went for it." In celebration of his 80th birthday on March 25, the owner of Granville's Coffee unveiled the giant carrot cake — inviting the community to join in the festivities at the town's senior center. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER What he didn't anticipate was how the attempt would evolve into a town-wide event. "Two weeks ago, my wife and I thought, 'Nobody's going to show up for this,'" he said. "And then the whole town just almost showed up. There was no parking in town. All the restaurants were busy. It was almost like a civic holiday. It was just amazing." Pulling it off required precision and scale. "It was a month-long process because we had to make 432 sheet cakes, and we had to store them in a big freezer in a grocery store," Martindale said. Assembly, he said, "was just like brickwork." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "It was like a construction project. And we had to make all the icing on that day because you can't make icing and freeze it." In all, it took "14 hours and about 12 people to put the whole thing together," he said. The final product exceeded expectations. "When the whole thing was finished, it was amazing," Martindale said. "I just never expected it to look like that. It was beautiful." Martindale, who has owned Granville's Coffee for 34 years, is no stranger to big ideas. "I'm sort of a crazy old man," he said. For all the spectacle, Martindale sees his coffee shop, which he calls the "focal point of the whole town," as his real legacy. "Everybody comes here, and it's a gathering place," he said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Martindale has no plans of slowing down. "I still go to work every day," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0ff9f3fb569bd9084bcc6 SHANNON BREAM: Easter is living proof that God still overcomes the impossible for us te 2026-04-04T12:10:07.586Z SHANNON BREAM: Easter is living proof that God still overcomes the impossible for us For faithful Christ followers, Holy Week is a roller coaster of emotions. Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to overwhelming acclaim, crowds shouting praises and exalting Him as he fulfilled prophecy by riding into town on a humble donkey. In just a matter of days, Jesus would be rejected and scorned, dragged to a sham trial, beaten, tortured and brutally killed in public. He was mocked, despised and abandoned by many in His inner circle. But that’s just the beginning of the real story… We must never forget that Jesus knew every single detail about what would happen to Him, and yet He willingly chose to come to us. He took on our frailties – experiencing grief, temptation and death. He did not have to do any of those things, but because He did we have the greatest gift imaginable: the promise of eternal life with God.  Whatever you may be walking through this week, God is keenly aware and He promises never to leave His children. The Bible is full of men and women who experienced broken families, devastating diagnoses, financial ruin, war, famine – you name it! By revisiting their lives, we can see how God was weaving together long-term good in some of the darkest valleys. That’s the truth at the heart of Jesus’ earthly story too. SCARY NEWS, FINANCIAL FEARS, WORLD CHAOS? EASTER OFFERS A LESSON FOR ALL OF US I have written about many of these encouraging biblical heroes over the last several years, and my new book, "Nothing Is Impossible with God," specifically highlights those who faced enormous obstacles. Beginning with Gideon, we meet a frightened man whom God addresses as a "mighty warrior." The English translation of Gideon’s response is literally "pardon me." I think many of us would react the same way if God showed up and told us we were going to charge into a battle against a powerful oppressor with none of the weapons or advantages our human minds would logically deem necessary! But isn’t that what He does with us over and over again on our spiritual journey – asks us to trust that He has a plan where we can see no way? In my new book, "Nothing Is Impossible with God," I take a deep dive into people from the pages of the Bible who encountered stumbling blocks that would have stopped most of us in our tracks. Sometimes it was outsiders openly scheming against them. If you’ve experienced that, you’ll love Nehemiah’s story. Rather than fold, he trusted God to handle the crafty, sarcastic frenemies trying to undermine him. He prayed, he prepared and he persevered. You can, too! BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: EVEN JUDAS? RETHINKING SIN, DESPAIR AND DIVINE MERCY THIS PALM SUNDAY Sometimes it’s our own self-doubt that throws us off track. Moses was overwhelmed by the assignment he was given, even arguing with the God of the Universe about how he wasn’t the guy for the job. I may be quick to judge with thousands of years of hindsight, but I’ve certainly done the same! What about Jonah, who ran in the opposite direction of what God asked him to do? As we walk their journeys alongside them, we see Gideon, Moses and Jonah all grow in their faith and obedience. What was impossible by human standards was accomplished through God’s power and guidance. In the pages of Scripture, we also meet men and women who were faithful from the start. Noah was asked to build a structure that made zero sense, a gigantic boat with no system to control it, in order to survive a coming flood – and yet rain had never fallen on the earth’s surface. He simply got to work. FOX NATION’S ‘JESUS CROWN OF THORNS’ BUILDS TO EXPLOSIVE, BETRAYAL-FUELED FINALE Joshua stood against the groupthink that told the Israelites there was no way they could face an enemy the Lord had guaranteed they would overcome. We watch Daniel’s courage and godly commitment for decades, never wavering in a culture that made his faith a criminal offense – punishable by death! I think it’s fair to say that Peter represents a combination of these various challenges. He was fiery, passionate and willing to defend Christ with all he had. He was part of Jesus’ inner circle, impulsive and opinionated, and sometimes reprimanded by the Man he admired most. So, when Jesus told Peter he would betray him, his beloved friend and disciple fired back with typical gusto: CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION "But Peter declared, ‘Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.’" (Matthew 26:35) Just hours later, Jesus’ prophecy was fulfilled. Peter denied ever knowing his friend and esteemed rabbi, even shouting and cursing with anger. When the realization of his devastating failure landed on his heart, we’re told he "went outside and wept bitterly." Again, this is far from the end of the story. Days later, Jesus rose from the grave – overcoming sin and death for good. Rather than approaching his broken friend with judgment and contempt, He approached Peter with grace and care. Peter had returned to where Christ found him, fishing for a living. I’m sure he felt unworthy of the calling to be something more. But Jesus wouldn’t leave him there. He knew Peter’s tender, broken heart. He lovingly restored Peter, telling him to finally leave the fishing gig behind for good and focus on what he was created and gifted to do: fish for men. This – and every Easter – there is so much evidence of how God overcomes the impossible in our lives. He can work through our fears and failures, our rebellion and our rabbit trails.  He’s overcome what we cannot – sin and death – and every Easter is a celebration of that glorious gift. We can’t earn it; we must humble ourselves to first recognize that we need it – and then accept it.  That can be hard for us to understand and embrace as human beings who can only begin to fathom that level of mercy and generosity.  I pray this Easter you’ll accept the Gift. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM SHANNON BREAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0ff9f3fb569bd9084bcbd Artist fumes after tribute honoring slain Iryna Zarutska gets scrubbed amid woke blowback te 2026-04-04T12:10:07.248Z Artist fumes after tribute honoring slain Iryna Zarutska gets scrubbed amid woke blowback The Providence, Rhode Island artist commissioned to paint a mural of slain Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska said he feels his freedom of expression has been curtailed after left-wing backlash to the project caused it to be shut down. "So, we installed the mural, and, as it started to evolve, the gay community spoke loudly about their displeasure that Elon Musk donated to the project, and that has reached a fever pitch, and the result is that the business owners have decided to remove the mural," Ian Gaudreau, who was working on the project before its abrupt cancellation, told Fox News Digital "I'm saddened by the fact that the mayor has called for the work to be removed before I was allowed to finish speaking," he said. "I think that it is stifling my freedom of expression, my freedom of speech, and it's unfortunate." On Aug. 22, Zarutska was stabbed to death in a random and unprovoked attack on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Shocking surveillance video of the incident showed suspect Decarlos Brown Jr. allegedly stab Zarutska in the neck before calmly walking away as she bled out. PROVIDENCE MAYOR CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURAL, SAYS INTENT IS 'DIVISIVE,' 'MISGUIDED' The incident sparked a fierce political debate about criminal justice, as Brown had cycled through the criminal justice system for more than a decade, racking up 14 arrests and previously spending five years in prison. Musk contributed $1 million to help fund a nationwide campaign of public murals depicting Zarutska. Gaudreau explained that he wasn't taking sides politically when he took the job painting the mural. IRYNA’S LAW BRANDED ‘POLITICAL AGENDA’ AS SHERIFF WARNS OF JAIL OVERCROWDING "I think that some people are not able to view the work for what it is — for the work that I have done — because they're allowing their disdain for Elon to cloud their judgment of the work as itself, because the work as itself is a response to the entire conversation," he said. He said he was incorporating symbolism into his work that was itself a critique of the political flashpoint caused by Zarutska's death that he thinks overshadowed her memory. "And in the painting, she sort of shines through that, despite this strangling effort. And that's what I want to symbolize here, is that Iryna was a human being with a mother and father who are still with us and are still grieving." DEM LAWMAKER SPARKS ONLINE FIRESTORM AFTER SAYING IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURAL DOESN’T ALIGN WITH CITY’S VALUES Gaudreau also said his work was a response to how works of art depicting Zarutska, and their artists, have been treated. In early March, a mural of the young woman was defaced in Chicago. "I'm making this work in reaction, post all of the conversation," he said. "I have the benefit of being on the tail end of this project, in a sense, because I've seen how these murals have been treated in the past. I've seen that they've been defaced, I've seen my fellow artists get dragged through the mud for making the choice to paint her, and my work is a reaction to all of that." The mural was set to be displayed on the exterior of The Dark Lady, an LGBT bar in Providence. PAM BONDI TORCHES DEMOCRATS FOR REFUSING TO STAND FOR GRIEVING MOTHER OF MURDERED REFUGEE AT SOTU When the bar received blowback, it first defended itself from criticism, noting on Instagram that "Any of you who know us personally—even just for five minutes—realize the illicit intentions being portrayed here are completely false." As pressure mounted, the bar paused the project, and then later canceled it completely. Amid the scrutiny, Providence's Democrat Mayor Brett Smiley slammed the mural. "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, later adding that he wants to "encourage our community to support local artists whose work brings us closer together rather than divide us." He later doubled down in an interview with WPRI. "I regret the state of where we are in politics today where absolutely everything is political and controversial and hard," he said in the interview. "There's nothing we should be doing to take away from the tragedy of the loss of life represented here, but then it was distorted by an erroneous tweet by our president and then a movement was funded by some right-wing billionaires, and it found its way to our community." "A private owner of a building decided to put a mural up that I don't think he understood the full context of, and I was asked whether I thought it should come down, and I thought it should," said Smiley. "I didn't stifle anyone's speech, it was his decision whether to continue with it or to take it down, but it certainly wasn't bringing us together as a community. There was really angry protests on both sides, a lot of hate speech online, and so I don't think we're a stronger, more united community because of this mural, and so I thought the best thing to do was just to take it down." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0f8953fb569bd9084bb6f TANVI RATNA: Iran war isn’t a distraction from America’s problems, it’s where they lead te 2026-04-04T11:40:05.256Z TANVI RATNA: Iran war isn’t a distraction from America’s problems, it’s where they lead Americans are asking a simple question: why focus on Iran when we have a crisis at home? It sounds reasonable. Immigration is strained. Fraud is rising. Enforcement systems are under pressure. Why escalate overseas? Because the premise behind that question is wrong. It assumes the problems are separate. They are not. We already accept this in one part of the world. Violence and cartel control in Central America push migration directly to the U.S. border. When those systems stabilize, migration drops. Foreign instability does not stay foreign. It shows up here. The same thing is now happening through a different corridor, one most Americans have never been asked to look at. Start with the map. The Iran warIran war is no longer confined to the Persian Gulf. Tehran has signaled it can open a second front at the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Most Americans have never heard of it. But they know the Red Sea. They know Saudi Arabia. They know the Suez Canal. Bab el Mandeb sits at the other end of that same waterway, where ships leave the Red Sea and enter the Indian Ocean. It is not Iranian territory. It lies between Yemen, where Iran backed Houthi forces operate, and the Horn of Africa. That is exactly why it matters. REP SETH MOULTON: AMERICA DESERVES BETTER THAN TRUMP’S VAGUE IRAN WAR PLANS Iran does not need to control the strait. Through the Houthis, it can threaten traffic moving through it. That allows Tehran to pressure two global chokepoints at once, Hormuz and Bab el Mandeb, forcing energy markets, shipping routes, and military deployments to react. But the real story is not the water. It is the land on the other side. Across from Yemen sits a fractured corridor in East Africa that has been quietly reorganizing for years. Somaliland, a breakaway region, has become a strategic node. The UAE has built up the Port of Berbera. Ethiopia secured long term coastal access in 2024. In December 2025, Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland. That recognition was not symbolic. It opened the door to a new alignment, ports, logistics, and potentially military positioning along one of the world’s most critical trade routes. On the other side sits Somalia’s central government, backed in different ways by Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, all wary of fragmentation and external control. TRUMP RATES MACRON 'AN 8' AS FRANCE AND US SPLIT OVER MIDDLE EAST STRATEGY Now add pressure. Saudi Arabia needs U.S. and Israeli cooperation to counter Iran and Houthi threats in the Red Sea. At the same time, it is trying to block the UAE from building a chain of ports and proxies stretching from Yemen to Somaliland. That is the bind. Support the coalition against Iran, and you risk enabling a new regional order that sidelines you. Resist it, and you weaken the response to Iran. The Red Sea is no longer just a shipping lane. It has become a convergence point, war, Gulf rivalry, and fears of fragmentation all sitting on the same corridor. If Somaliland becomes a staging ground for Israeli or Emirati operations, and if recognition spreads, this does not stay local. It becomes a new flashpoint across Africa and the Gulf. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR You may not know it, but it is also closely linked to a flashpoint at home. The same Somali region at the center of this contest is directly connected to the United States through migration and diaspora networks, especially in Minnesota and Michigan. Those connections are not theoretical. In late 2025, ICE launched Operation Metro Surge, targeting Somali heavy neighborhoods in Minneapolis and expanding into other cities, including parts of Michigan. At the same time, Temporary Protected Status for Somalis was ended. Alongside enforcement came something else. A massive fraud system. ONE AMERICAN'S DETENTION IN LEBANON EXPOSED A TRUTH THAT IS NOW DEVASTATING AN ENTIRE COUNTRY The Feeding Our Future case exposed roughly $250 million in fraudulent claims. Broader investigations into Medicaid and social service programs have examined billions more, with estimates suggesting the scale of fraud could reach into the billions. Then came the escalation. Reports and investigations began raising the possibility that some of those funds moved through informal transfer networks into Somalia, and potentially toward al Shabaab. Al Shabaab is not a local gang. It is a Somalia based Islamist militant group affiliated with al Qaeda, seeking to unify Somali regions under a fundamentalist state. WHY TRUMP’S WAR SPEECH FAILED: DECLARING VICTORY BUT STILL BOMBING IRAN BACK TO THE ‘STONE AGES’ Whether U.S. funds reached that network is still under investigation. But the fact that the question is now being asked is the shift. What was treated as a domestic fraud issue is now being viewed through a national security lens. There is also a political layer. In January 2024, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., told a Somali audience in Minneapolis that "Somalia is one… our lands are indivisible," and that the United States "will do what we tell them" on Somali territorial issues, explicitly opposing the Ethiopia Somaliland deal. That is not an isolated statement. It reflects a real alignment, diaspora politics tied to territorial disputes that now sit inside a live geopolitical conflict. IRAN WAR JEOPARDIZES TRUMP ECONOMIC BOOM BEFORE KEY MIDTERM ELECTIONS Put the pieces together. A maritime chokepoint under pressure from Iranian proxies. A contested African corridor being reshaped by Gulf states, Israel, and regional actors. A diaspora network embedded inside the United States. And domestic systems, immigration enforcement, fraud networks, political alignments, already under strain. The Iran war did not create these systems. But it is now activating them. The same corridor emerging as a second front in the Iran conflict runs through a region tied directly into American communities, financial flows, and political dynamics. This is not a distraction from America’s problems. It is where those problems lead. If the United States treats foreign conflict and domestic instability as separate, it will keep reacting at the point of breakdown, at the border, in the courts, in local politics, while the system driving those pressures continues to build. The Iran war breaks the back of that nexus for the Middle East. This article is a Fox News Digital exclusive from the author’s Substack series on different theaters President Trump is realigning with the Iran War. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0f1913fb569bd9084ba39 Viral surveillance video shows suspects in killing of 7-month-old flung from moped in frenzied getaway crash te 2026-04-04T11:10:09.400Z Viral surveillance video shows suspects in killing of 7-month-old flung from moped in frenzied getaway crash The two men who face charges in what authorities are calling a "gang-related" shooting that left a 7-month-old baby dead in Brooklyn were captured on surveillance video crashing the moped they used to flee the scene of the crime. In the video, the pair can be seen racing the wrong way down a one-way street before crashing into a black sedan driving towards them. The force of the crash flung both suspects forward off the motorbike before landing hard on the pavement. The pair can be seen staggering to their feet, one hopping on his right foot, while both attempt to gather items that were strewn about during the crash, before moving back towards the moped. The 7-month-old was identified as Kaori Patterson-Moore of Brooklyn. Her mother was pushing her in a stroller when shots were fired in their direction early Wednesday afternoon. Her father and 2-year-old brother were also present during the shooting. The family ducked into a bodega in an attempt to dodge the bullets. MAN WITH PRIOR ARREST CAUGHT ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO SHOVE STRANGER INTO TRAIN TRACKS TWICE IN TERRIFYING VIDEO Kaori was struck and pronounced dead at a nearby hospital soon after the incident. The NYPD announced Thursday that 21-year-old Amuri Greene is the suspected triggerman. Police say he was a known affiliate of a gang that operates out of a housing project in Brooklyn. They are investigating whether Kaori's father might have been the intended target of the shooting. Greene was the rear passenger on the moped. He suffered a broken leg and was taken to the hospital after the crash, where he was subsequently arrested on unrelated domestic violence charges. BIKE MOB'S BAY BRIDGE BLITZ FOILED AS COPS STOP ROGUE RIDERS STORMING CITY STREETS BEFORE FREEWAY CHAOS The NYPD announced Thursday that he has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder. He will be taken into custody and arraigned after his hospital stay. Police announced Friday the second suspect, Matthew Rodriguez, was arrested in Pennsylvania. The 18-year-old, who can be seen driving the moped in the surveillance video, was taken into custody by NYPD detectives assigned to the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force. Charges are pending. The gun used in the shooting has not been recovered, though police say they have found two shell casings related to the incident. At an emotional news conference, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch decried the heinous crime. "This is a terrible day in our city, a tragedy that truly shocks the conscious," she said. "As a mother, I cannot imagine the pain that this family is feeling or the grief that they now carry with them. It is unspeakable." Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit tips online or on X @NYPDTips. Fox News' Michael Sinkewicz and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0f1913fb569bd9084ba30 FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP: AI could improve teaching and help deliver a world-class education to our children te 2026-04-04T11:10:09.063Z FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP: AI could improve teaching and help deliver a world-class education to our children Every parent seeks the best education for their child. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides access to an elite education — the highest level of human knowledge — benefiting students, families and educators alike. On March 24th and 25th, 45 nations joined me in the White House and the State Department for Fostering the Future Together’s two-day inaugural global coalition summit. Each leader shared their nation’s strategy to empower its children with technology and education. Clearly, we should embrace AI now in order to ensure America’s children outpace the global community. The naysayers must stop wasting their time fearmongering about robots. AI is a great equalizer and can level the educational playing field for all children. For generations, only wealthier families could afford tutors and specialized programs. AI changes this completely. AI STUDENT ADVOCATE AMONG FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION GUESTS For example, AI-powered tutoring tools can give all students personalized help with difficult subjects and adjust to each child’s pace as needed. Students in remote or under-resourced communities can access expert explanations at any time. In these ways, AI democratizes education and provides children in underserved communities equal access to the best caliber of academics. Throughout history, every major leap in education has come from technology. The printing press shipped books to the masses, computers brought information into classrooms and the internet made knowledge globally accessible. AI is the continuation of human knowledge’s delivery evolution and should be embraced. America’s teachers will remain the foundation of education, but can also be empowered by AI. As their roles evolve, AI will support them with up-to-date information, tools for personalized instruction and more time to focus on critical thinking, creativity and mentorship. AI is not intended to replace teachers with humanoids. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Digital literacy is vital. If America’s children are not fluent in AI — how it works, how to use it, and how to think decisively about it — they will fall behind. We will all fall behind. Since 2017, I have advised Americans on cyberbullying, digital security and tech safety to protect our children and families. At the time, my ideas were wrongfully deemed trivial and inconsequential. And yet today, parents face these issues regularly. With the advent of AI, now is another critical moment in time. Do not dismiss the power of AI — open your mind to its potential and educate yourself.  As we transition into an AI technology-driven future, equipping our youth with the skills to navigate and leverage AI is crucial to their success and to the advancement of society as a whole. Let us commit to fostering a generation that is not only adept at using technology but also understands its implications and potential. We are not protecting our children if America limits access to AI in education. In fact, we are putting our next generation at a global disadvantage. China is aggressively integrating AI into its education, industry and national strategy, and it understands that the country that leads in AI will lead in global influence, economic power and information dominance. America’s future leadership in the world begins in our classrooms. Let’s ensure our children have every advantage to lead, succeed and keep America superior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0f1903fb569bd9084ba27 Washington business owners fear socialist ‘millionaires tax’ is driving businesses out — and they’re next te 2026-04-04T11:10:08.720Z Washington business owners fear socialist ‘millionaires tax’ is driving businesses out — and they’re next SEATTLE—Business owners in Washington state are worried that the recently passed "millionaires tax" will drive economic activity out—and even target them next.  "There's a lot of fear and trepidation with what's going on in our government when it comes to taxes," Matt Humphrey, a Seattle barber who has locations in the Ballard and Roosevelt areas, told Fox News Digital.  "This new millionaire's tax is definitely going to impact us," Humphrey said. "We're afraid… they treat us a bit like an ATM when it comes to paying out taxes as a small business."  Steve Gordon, principal of Gordon Truck Centers, a truck dealer in Pacific, Washington, said he is concerned that the millionaires tax will eventually make its way to those who are not in the millionaire income bracket.  "The income tax is the latest kind of battle that's happened here recently," Gordon said. "But while they frame it as it's just a tax on millionaires, I mean that's stacked on a whole bunch of other taxes and there's nothing to keep it from expanding to regular citizens. And I think a lot of regular folks realize that what might be just for millionaires today supposedly will be coming for them later as they broaden that tax base."  MAMDANI'S ESTATE TAX PLAN COULD DRIVE WEALTH OUT OF STATE, CRITICS WARN Washington state Democrats last month passed the "millionaires tax," which Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson signed March 30. It's the state's first-ever income tax, celebrated by progressives and socialists and opposed by conservatives; the Wall Street Journal editorial board called it a "con" after its passage that will "inevitably capture the middle class." The new tax will impose a 9.9% income tax on households earning more than $1 million each year. T tax applies to any money earned after the first $1 million of someone's annual income. It will take effect on Jan. 1, 2028, with the first payments due in April 2029, KOMO News reported.  "Adoption of the historic Millionaires’ Tax makes our tax system more fair, and means free meals for K-12 students, the largest tax break in state history for small businesses, eliminating the sales tax for baby diapers, and sending a check to nearly 500,000 working families to make life more affordable," Ferguson said at the time. His office touted that the new tax "sends significant revenue back to Washington families and small business owners." But not everyone is thrilled. "They're all concerned. Everybody's concerned," radio host Ari Hoffman told Fox News Digital. "And it doesn't matter what kind of business you have, because as I mentioned before with regards to Amazon, if you're a barber and you were reliant on the Amazonians as your customers, now you don't have them anymore. You don't have a barbershop anymore. There were a lot of places that opened up in South Lake Union where Amazon was specifically for Amazon, and they had to close shortly thereafter." BUSINESS OWNER SAYS 'WE DON’T HAVE MONEY' AS NYC OFFICIALS PROPOSE MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: REPORT 570 KVI reported Wednesday that Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is suggesting she might be pursuing additional taxes on the wealthy and big business.  "Speaking at a community forum Friday night, Wilson said her administration is exploring new ‘progressive revenue options’ to help close a projected $140 million city budget gap in 2027," the outlet reported, quoting Wilson who said, "My team is very hard at work looking for progressive revenue options, taxing the rich, taxing big business in a way that we think will be politically viable and practical."  The city of Seattle, according to the Tax Foundation, has the highest combined state and local sales tax rate, sitting at 10.35%.  The organization points out that Seattle surpassed the city of Tacoma, Washington, which had a 10.3 percent tax rate, when King County, where Seattle is located, adopted a 0.1% additional sales tax to generate additional revenue for nonprofits providing cultural programming. "I pay two different B&O taxes, a state B&O tax, a city B&O, I pay sales tax," Humphrey told Fox News Digital. VICTORIOUS VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS MORPH FROM PRETEND MODERATES INTO LIBERAL EXTREMISTS OVERNIGHT "They want to tax me on all my equipment that I use here annually, that I've already paid sales tax on," he said. "They come up with the highest minimum wage in the state, if not in the country, that I'm aware of. So the cost of labor, the other thing is our relationship with labor. They put us in a very vulnerable position when it comes to actually being an employer. It doesn't favor the employer." Washington State’s Business & Occupation (B&O) tax is the Evergreen State’s primary business tax. It is unusual because it is charged on gross receipts, or total revenue, rather than profit, meaning that businesses must pay the tax even if they lose money. Several Washington cities have a higher minimum wage than Seattle's $21.30 per hour, including Tukwila at $21.65 for large employers and Renton at $21.57. "Amazon used to be bustling," Hoffman told Fox News Digital. "It was like when I would go down there, I felt like it was in Manhattan. I couldn't find a parking spot anywhere. And now, no problem, I can park wherever I want. It's really sad." FROM ‘JUMP ON A BUS’ TO TAX CRACKDOWNS: BLUE STATES CHASE WEALTHY RESIDENTS FLEEING TO RED HAVENS On Feb. 24, Amazon told GeekWire that it would not renew its lease at 1915 Terry Ave in the Denny Triangle area of downtown Seattle, which had occupied the space for 12 years.  GeekWire reported that the company is growing its presence outside downtown Seattle in Bellevue, located in King County, Washington, across Lake Washington from Seattle.  It has opened new office buildings and plans to have 25,000 employees as part of its regional headquarters. "I mean, I look at my own community," Hoffman said. "When you had a lot of people who lived here specifically for the tech world, and in 2020 they were told they could work remotely, a lot of them went elsewhere and were still collecting a Seattle salary and then found jobs in those other places. They never came back. The jobs aren't going to come back magically. These taxes, these policies are scaring people off and a lot of people are leaving." Starbucks is another company appearing to lessen its Seattle presence, confirming in March that it will be closing five additional stores in the city. That follows several closures in 2025, including the Starbucks Reserve Roastery on Capitol Hill.  Additionally, in a March post on LinkedIn, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz announced that he and his wife moved to Florida for their "retirement phase," leaving Washington state after almost half a century. GRADUALLY, THEN SUDDENLY, BLUE STATE AMERICA IS HEADING FOR FINANCIAL DISASTER While Schultz did not mention the millionaires tax, some, like Gordon, speculate his departure could have been due to it.  "It was pretty ironic that Howard Schultz, who definitely has been a person of the Left nationally with his political profile, announced the day that they approved that income tax in our legislature, he made the announcement that he was leaving for tax-free Miami, Florida," Gordon said.  "So I don't think that was a coincidence," he went on. "And for people that have watched Jeff Bezos leave and other prominent members of the Seattle business community, you start to see a trend there that's unavoidable that the leaders of the businesses are leaving and the businesses themselves are relocating. Starbucks headquarters, for instance, has just opened up a new second headquarters in Tennessee and the speculation is they're eventually going to move all of their employees out of their Seattle headquarters to Tennessee." SEATTLE MAYOR PUSHES LOCAL POLICE TO TRACK, INVESTIGATE ICE AGENTS' ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES But State Rep. Shaun Scott of Seattle, a member of the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America since 2017, told Fox News Digital that he doesn’t want to engage in hypotheticals about the future of the millionaires tax trickling down to the less wealthy. "Well, it's very difficult to legislate with hypotheticals and to legislate thinking about what may happen 10, 15, 20 years down the line in a legislative body that I may not even actually be a part of," Scott said.  "I believe that it is our role as state lawmakers to legislate according to the issues that are impacting us while anticipating ones that might come down the line," he added.  Scott continued, "And the fact of the matter is that right now in Washington state we have galling wealth inequality. And underfunded public institutions. And the way that that is reconciled is through basic arithmetic. People who have more could afford to be paying more into the system. And when that happens, I think that Washington will be an even more competitive place to live, work, and do business than it is at present." CORPORATE AMERICA IS ON THE MOVE, AND THESE RED STATES ARE CASHING IN Scott said he believes "taxing the rich" is popular among both Republicans and Democrats.  "Well, taxing the rich and the idea of taxing wealth in order to fund services that we all use, make no mistake about it, this is about as popular a policy position in Washington state as any other," Scott said.   "As a matter of fact, it is, I would venture to say, the most popular position that somebody could take," Scott added. "In the November 2024 election cycle here in Washington state, approaching two-thirds of Washington state voters statewide cast their ballots in favor of a capital gains tax upholding our capital gains tax, which funds early learning K-12 schools and child care in our state. So when you talk about taxing the rich in our state, that is something that is staunchly supported in very red conservative legislative districts as well as very progressive blue legislative districts like my own." Vijay Boyapati, a former software engineer for Google, moved to Seattle in 2006 from California to escape high taxes there. He told Fox News Digital that he sees taxes consistently rising in the state without "results." "Taxes have gone up constantly over the last decade. They've almost doubled from about ten years ago, but educational results are much worse, so the money isn't producing the results that they say it will produce," Boyapati said. DEMS WHO RAN ON AFFORDABILITY NOW FACE BACKLASH AS COSTS CLIMB IN NY, VIRGINIA "So the question really needs to be, why are we not getting better results? he asked. "I think we need to look at why our school systems are failing, why 8th graders, for instance, have like a 70% rate of illiteracy and really poor scores on math, those are really important things to look at and throwing more money at it hasn't solved the problem, so I think we need to kind of address the problem first before throwing more at it."   A June report from the Washington State Standard found that, "More than two-thirds of the state’s 4th graders failed to meet reading standards, and 70% of 8th graders weren’t proficient in math last year."  Boyapati also said friends of his are leaving the state because of the tax climate. "I have friends who've left to Texas, friends who left to Miami, friends who've left to Wyoming," he said. "And it's all for the same reason. It's because Washington really went very far left in the last four years, and the policy changes have been really dramatic and that caused a lot of my friends to leave, unfortunately."  Humphrey, the Ballard barber, said that he would warn others about something similar happening in their state.  "What I would say to the rest of the country is don't let this happen to you," Humphrey said. VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS SEEK DOZENS OF NEW TAX HIKES, INCLUDING ON DOG WALKING AND DRY CLEANING "Don't become so compassionate around these issues that sound good and don't not do your homework," Humphrey added. "Please look. Look closely at the taxing of small businesses. You can't, you know, what we're doing here in the state – going against the Constitution for an income tax is a terrible decision, and it's going to snowball right towards us, right? I'm next. I'm the next in line. I don't make a million dollars a year for sure, but I'm in line for them to come after for a state income tax. And I guarantee you, I can't afford that."  In a statement to Fox News Digital about its Seattle presence, Starbucks said, "We regularly review how our coffeehouses serve their neighborhoods and if they are meeting customers where they are. Sometimes that means investing in updates or trying new formats."  The company added, "Other times, it means making the difficult decision to close a location that no longer fits how people in that community live, work, or gather. These choices are never easy — especially here at home — but they’re an important part of focusing on what we do best and delivering on our Back to Starbucks strategy."  An Amazon spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement that, "Amazon employees will be moving out of 1915 Terry Avenue at the end of May when our lease expires and relocating to other Puget Sound headquarter offices."  Fox News Digital reached out to former Starbucks CEO Schultz, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, and Gov. Bob Ferguson for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0f1903fb569bd9084ba1e Son of Republican megadonor throws hat in the ring for open at-large House seat in Wyoming te 2026-04-04T11:10:08.381Z Son of Republican megadonor throws hat in the ring for open at-large House seat in Wyoming Steve Friess, the son of the late Republican mega donor Foster Friess, just threw his hat in the ring to run for Wyoming's open at-large House seat, seeking to pivot from helping fund political candidates to becoming one himself.  Friess announced this week that he would be throwing his hat in the ring for Wyoming's vacant, at-large House seat, which is currently held by Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., who, in December, indicated she would not run for reelection but instead for the U.S. Senate to replace retiring GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Friess's father, Foster, ran for governor of Wyoming in 2018 before his subsequent passing a few years later. Despite losing in a fiercely competitive race, the late GOP businessman and donor was able to obtain the backing of Donald Trump at the time. His son, Steve, says he thinks he too can help lead Trump's America First agenda "confidently and boldly." GOP GUBERNATORIAL HOPEFUL HAILS LEGENDARY GOLFER FOR HEFTY CAMPAIGN DONATION: ‘INCREDIBLY HONORED’ "I'm optimistic that I can help lead others to be very confidently and boldly continuing the America First agenda for President Trump. I think you can't – you can't always do that as a donor. You know, you write a check and you don't always get what you hope comes out on the other side," Friess, a longtime Wyoming resident, told Fox News Digital. Friess, a longtime Wyoming native, describes himself as a "political outsider," but at the same time is touting his record in "the trenches" fighting for conservative causes.  Friess was one of the early seed funders of the late GOP activist Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA, raised the first million dollars for Tea Party Patriots and has been a big finder of the election-integrity nonprofit True the Vote. In talking to Fox News Digital, Friess also touted his work helping get major GOP candidates elected, such as Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Montana GOP Governor Greg Gianforte. TOP DEMS BRUSH OFF TIES TO IMAM WHO HELD MEMORIAL FOR IRANIAN LEADER WHO VOWED ‘DEATH TO AMERICA’ "Each of these gentlemen had great successful careers and then took the time in their life to engage in this way of serving the country. I think this is what the founders intended," Friess said. "None of us, none of that group – we're not doing this for, you know, as a career, a title, or a way to get ahead. We all have a sincere vision of serving our state and our nation." Friess told Fox News Digital that he supports President Trump's "bold" actions in Iran, described his actions in Venezuela as "wonderful" and said he wants to focus even more on the government's budget priorities.  Friess also said if elected, he would put his full support behind passing the SAVE America Act, a voter integrity law being pushed by Trump and Republicans aimed at shoring up election security, and has also said he would support term limits for members of Congress.  Meanwhile, Friess told Fox News Digital that, if elected, he would also push to bring back Wyoming's Federal Bureau of Mines, a federal agency previously housed under the Department of the Interior created in 1910 but later closed in 1966. "One important issue that I think we face from a national security level is the fact that China has us over the barrel for a lot of strategic minerals. Wyoming has those strategic minerals, and I'm going to be calling for the recreation of something that was once known as the Bureau of Mines," Friess posited. "What I'm envisioning is a government entity that'll be here in Wyoming, not a new bureaucracy in DC, but it will be designed to expedite, streamline and advance the idea of making use of the resources that we have here, both from a jobs perspective and an opportunity perspective, but also from a national security perspective." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0f1903fb569bd9084ba15 Ex-supermodel Kim Alexis warns body positivity can become 'unhealthy' te 2026-04-04T11:10:08.036Z Ex-supermodel Kim Alexis warns body positivity can become 'unhealthy' EXCLUSIVE— As one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 1980s, Kim Alexis knows a thing or two about the pressure of meeting beauty standards, but she also sees a dangerous trend among those who are eschewing those standards completely. Over the course of her modeling career, Alexis graced over 500 magazine covers, including Vogue and Glamour, and made six appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She said she is well-acquainted with what is and isn't a healthy beauty mindset and diet, sharing some concerns about the body positivity trend. Body positivity is a social movement promoting the acceptance of all body types, regardless of size or appearance. While advocates say it encourages embracing and loving one's bodies, critics have warned that it elevates unhealthy lifestyles and obesity. "Well, if you're thinking of body positivity as, 'This is me. This is who I am. I love myself.' That's where we should all start, I believe," Alexis told Fox News Digital in an interview.  "Now, I think to go a step further, it's, ‘How can I improve?’" she continued. "'What could be better? How can I stay healthy or go towards health?' And I think that's the difference is that some people accept, 'This is just who I am, and I don't need to change, and I'm not changing, and I don't care what society says.' They can say that, and I think in their mind that can be healthy, at least for accepting yourself and having that self-love. But I believe it's unhealthy if you're overweight or too underweight, and you're not where the body is designed to be." FORMER BODY-POSITIVITY INFLUENCER SAYS MOVEMENT BECAME ‘RADICAL,’ ADMITS FEELING BRAINWASHED Alexis identified a tension between embracing that so-called "self-love" and promoting physical health. She also noted that maintaining one's health looks different with age. "I think self-love and accepting yourself should lead to, how do I maintain or how do I better myself?" she said. "And I believe we need to be doing and saying that all through our lives. I'm in my 60s now, and it's like, 'OK, I'm not running 10 miles a day, but what can I do to stay healthy? How do I keep moving? What in my age group is good for me at this point?'" One former body positivity influencer recently spoke to The New York Times about why she regretted being a spokesperson for the movement.  "I’m only five feet tall and at my heaviest, I was close to 400 pounds," Gabriella Lascano told the outlet. "I started to wonder if loving myself at any size had become an excuse to ignore how big I was getting. I felt like I saw myself being brainwashed, essentially. Meanwhile, the language around body positivity began sounding more extreme online." In 2023, she posted a video denouncing body positivity, saying she felt "guilty" for being a part of the movement and adding that it's "not fatphobic to care about your health." However, body positivity advocates like the Body Positive Alliance say one's body "should not be the determinant of self-worth and self-perception" and everyone, regardless of shape, should have access to the same opportunities. "People, regardless of body type, gender, race, and ability deserve to feel confident, as well as represented through our organization’s messaging," the group says on its website. Also making health headlines in the past couple of years has been the skyrocketing use of Ozempic. Alexis told Fox News Digital it's hard to gauge how effective the injection is quite yet because there haven't been enough studies on its long-term effects.  "I think it is a good start for some people who do have some glucose and sugar problems," Alexis said. "I believe before people go on it, they should have that A1C marker checked because it's not... It shouldn't be used as a crutch — it should be used as a supportive tool in getting yourself back to being healthy, being active, eating correctly." KATE WINSLET SLAMS HOLLYWOOD’S ‘TERRIFYING’ OBSESSION WITH BOTOX AND WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS She said a good start would be for people to get educated on what they're putting in their bodies and understanding the importance of eating "as clean and healthy as possible."  Alexis recalled how much pressure she and her fellow models were under in the world of 1980s fashion and compared it to the scrutiny young women face today. But she said it's a matter of how they manage that scrutiny. "Oh my gosh, the fashion industry was tough no matter what," she said. "They were always looking for something that could change. You were not so much celebrated for things, I think, as people are now, or they're doing self-celebration." Alexis added, "And I think we also put more pressure on ourselves than maybe others do. We perceive that there's more pressure and that does one of two things: It either drives you too far where you're fanatical and that's all you think about, or it drives you to better yourself. And as you know, my vote is to always better yourself."  Alexis has a new podcast set to release in mid-April called "UNEXPIRED," in which she'll further explore the topics of health and wellness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0ea8e3fb569bd9084b908 Home Store Pro Maintains Consistent Daily Availability for Customers in Khobar te 2026-04-04T10:40:14.884Z Home Store Pro Maintains Consistent Daily Availability for Customers in Khobar Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0ea8e3fb569bd9084b8fe Shawn L. Jones Announces Upcoming Memoir Assistant Chief of Police: Commanding Change te 2026-04-04T10:40:14.275Z Shawn L. Jones Announces Upcoming Memoir Assistant Chief of Police: Commanding Change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0ea8d3fb569bd9084b8f5 Shawn L. Jones Announces Upcoming Memoir Assistant Chief of Police: Commanding Change te 2026-04-04T10:40:13.771Z Shawn L. 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Trump is scheduled to speak at the event, “Build The Red Wall,” to be hosted by Dream City Church.  TPUSA announced the president’s forthcoming appearance last week.  Also present to speak will be TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk, widow of the late former TPUSA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, and Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), a 2026 Republican candidate for Arizona governor. TPUSA noted that other speakers would be filling out the lineup “soon.”  “Build The Red Wall” appears to be a reference to ongoing rhetoric employed by Erika Kirk. In her speech last December at TPUSA’s annual AmericaFest, Kirk used the phrase in her endorsement of Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028.  “We are locked in, and mission-focused for both 2026 and 2028; we’re investing in states and not just in races. So what I mean by that is we are building the red wall, Arizona, Nevada, New Hampshire,” said Kirk. “We are going to get my husband’s friend JD Vance elected for 48 in the most resounding way possible.”  TPUSA rolled out its “Red Wall” plan during AmericaFest.  Brett Galazewski, National Enterprise Director of Turning Point Action, said the red wall represents a shift from the “blue wall,” or the key states historically guaranteed to deliver an election victory: Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. “2026 is going to be the make-or-break year to save our country,” said Galazewksi. “We believe our best path to the 270 electoral mark is a combination of Arizona, that’s always been important, Nevada, and then last, but certainly not least, New Hampshire.”  “Build The Red Wall” also appears to be affiliated to some degree with Turning Point Action’s Chase The Vote initiative.  The organization requires attendees to complete a check of their voter registration status in order to register for the event, using a form from Vote Online. The Vote Online embedded form on TPUSA’s site asks individuals to submit their full name, email, phone number, date of birth, address, how they plan to vote, and whether it is their first time voting.  President Donald J. Trump is returning to ARIZONA! 🇺🇸🌵 BE THERE: https://t.co/ya0VA6YCeD pic.twitter.com/hjUCEZQHhX — Turning Point USA (@TPUSA) March 31, 2026 Vote Online is a nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, sharing an address with Turning Point Action.  Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) records reflect the organization filed an application for authority with the ACC on March 17 of this year. That application is still pending as of this report.  Vote Online’s website does not disclose an affiliation with TPUSA or Turning Point Action. The nonprofit does have a webpage dedicated to donations, but it is not functional yet.  Vote Online’s privacy policy indicated the information used to fill out the voter registration form on the event registration page will be used by TPUSA or Turning Point Action for marketing and outreach efforts.  The “Build The Red Wall” event is scheduled to begin Friday, April 17, at 12 pm. Remarks are scheduled to begin at 2 pm. The event is first come, first serve. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post President Trump Visiting Phoenix For Turning Point USA Event first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0e3813fb569bd9084b743 Sheriff under fire amid Nancy Guthrie case allegedly brought loaded firearm to airport checkpoint te 2026-04-04T10:10:09.207Z Sheriff under fire amid Nancy Guthrie case allegedly brought loaded firearm to airport checkpoint Embattled Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has been called out by a local resident over an incident at the local airport, where TSA agents allegedly stopped him at the security checkpoint with a loaded, undeclared firearm in his carry-on bag. And the hits keep coming, with a recent independent investigation into bullying and retaliation allegations against the sheriff finding that the "preponderance of the evidence" shows he abused his office for political gain during a close race in 2024 against former PCSD Lt. Heather Lappin. Amid that contentious race, a woman named Cory Stephens complained to the county board of supervisors at a public meeting on Nov. 12, 2024 that the sheriff did not face the same consequences a regular citizen would have. "If a private citizen had encountered that at the airport, the consequences would have been greater," Stephens, a longtime Tucson resident and president of the Conservative Coalition of America, told Fox News Digital over the phone Friday. NANCY GUTHRIE UPDATE: RETIRED K9 OFFICER SAYS DECISION NOT TO USE CADAVER DOGS ‘DEFIES LOGIC’ Nanos' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the incident, which did not result in any charges. Stephens said she found the incident alarming after hearing about it in local circles and was disappointed it received little attention in the media, so she brought it up during public comment at a board of supervisors hearing. Nanos is facing heightened scrutiny amid the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. While the complicated case remains unsolved, the sheriff's critics have seized on other issues — including lawsuits against him from his own current and former deputies and an allegation that he lied about past disciplinary problems under oath. "We as citizens want answers," Stephens said. "The safety of our community is at stake." An incident report obtained by Fox News Digital from Nov. 6, 2024, shows a TSA X-ray technician saw the weapon in the sheriff's bag and flagged an officer. NANCY GRACE SLAMS SHERIFF’S HANDLING OF GUTHRIE CASE: ‘THE FISH STINKS AT THE HEAD’ "As a law enforcement officer, he should know the TSA rules, how to declare a weapon, secure it and follow the same rules as everyone else," Stephens said. Airport police found five rounds in the magazine and another in the chamber. The sheriff missed his flight, stowed the firearm in his vehicle and flew out later. SHERIFF SHRUGS OFF MISSTEPS IN NANCY GUTHRIE CASE, CALLS FOR CAPTOR TO ‘LET HER GO’ AS FAMILY PLEADS FOR HELP James Gagliano, a retired FBI agent and Fox News contributor, said he found the whole incident surprising because as a law enforcement officer, the sheriff could've taken measures to fly with it legally. "You declare yourself as a law enforcement officer ahead of time," he said. The protocol requires confirmation between the TSA and the individual's agency, but typically allows active-duty personnel to fly with their weapons, he said. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE SET TO RETURN TO NBC’S ‘TODAY’ AS HER MOTHER REMAINS MISSING After the X-ray tech found the weapon in Lane 1 at the Tucson International Airport's B Concourse, the first responding officer recused himself due to an apparent conflict of interest, according to the incident report. SHERIFF WARNS NANCY GUTHRIE SUSPECT COULD 'ABSOLUTELY' STRIKE AGAIN, HINTS AT MOTIVE The second officer brought Nanos to a private screening room, where he asked the sheriff where in his bag the gun was located, according to the incident report. Nanos told him it was in a zippered pocket, where the officer removed it and found five rounds in the magazine and another in the chamber, according to the incident report. Read the incident report: "The firearm was in a hard plastic holster," the officer wrote. "The firearm was not artfully or purposely concealed." The sheriff, of course, had no active warrants. But the officer read him his Miranda rights and informed his superiors as well as the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. "Mr. Nanos was escorted off the concourse to place his firearm in his vehicle, and he was rebooked to fly out at a later time," the report concludes. MISSING WOMAN’S SISTER SAYS NANCY GUTHRIE CASE NOW A ‘HOPE ROLLER COASTER’ FOR FAMILY AS SEARCH CONTINUES That appears to have been the end of the incident. But it's one of many allegations against the sheriff to resurface during the stalled search for Nancy Guthrie. Lt. Lappin's retaliation complaint led to an independent investigation by Northstar Employment & Legal Solutions, which cleared the sheriff of bullying allegations but found that "the preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that Sheriff Nanos used his authority and department resources for political gain." NANCY GUTHRIE’S FAMILY URGES RENEWED ATTENTION, WON'T CEASE UNTIL SHE'S 'BROUGHT TO A FINAL PLACE OF REST' He is also accused of violating department rules on courtesy and civility for allegedly putting confidential information about Lappin in a press release during the campaign. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE SAYS FAMILY IN 'AGONY' IN FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE MOTHER NANCY'S DISAPPEARANCE However, while the review found the sheriff's actions "inconsistent with the listed policies," it also found that he is not subject to those policies because he is an elected official. A spokesperson for the sheriff's department said Nanos has been made aware of the investigation's results. "The findings do not support allegations of bullying but note additional concerns," she said in a statement. "The Sheriff has requested the full report for review." SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BELIEVES TWO RANSOM NOTES HER FAMILY RESPONDED TO WERE GENUINE PCSD declined to comment further, citing a pending civil lawsuit, and Lappin did not immediately respond to a request for comment. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Last year, the Pima County Board of Supervisors referred Nanos to the state attorney general for investigation into whether he behaved inappropriately during the campaign. Lappin was suspended over what county officials said appeared to be unsubstantiated allegations and prevented from actively campaigning. The sheriff is also facing a First Amendment lawsuit from another deputy who alleges he was retaliated against for supporting Lappin ahead of the vote. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER The Pima County Board of Supervisors, which has a 4-1 Democrat majority, also moved unanimously last week to have outside counsel draft proposed questions for Nanos and plans to bring him in front of the panel to answer questions about his workplace history and other concerns. The sheriff, who declined to comment on the board's decision, was not accused of wrongdoing in connection with the Guthrie investigation during the meeting. SEND US A TIP HERE "We have information that we need as an electorate to know who we’re voting into office," Stephens told Fox News Digital. "We need all the information that we could possibly have to put the right people into office." Stephens, who unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the board as a Republican in 2024, has called on Nanos to step down following allegations that he lied under oath in connection with a lawsuit from another deputy as well as on his application to join the department back in the mid-1980s. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "He was not properly vetted," she said. The search for Guthrie remains unsolved more than two months after she is believed to have been taken from her Tucson home in the dead of night. No suspects have been publicly identified. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB A masked intruder wearing long sleeves and rubber gloves appeared on Nest doorbell camera video at her front door around the time of her suspected abduction. Although the video has been widely circulated, it has not led to his identity. And a DNA sample taken from inside the home containing genetic material from an unknown male has not yet been unraveled. The family is asking anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that leads to an arrest or Guthrie's recovery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0e3803fb569bd9084b73a Mike Rowe doubles down after blasting Kimmel’s ‘tone-deaf’ plumber jokes te 2026-04-04T10:10:08.863Z Mike Rowe doubles down after blasting Kimmel’s ‘tone-deaf’ plumber jokes After being scorned on social media, "Dirty Jobs" television show veteran Mike Rowe doubled down on his criticism of Jimmy Kimmel’s "tone deaf" monologues mocking new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for being a former plumber. Rowe said he had not noticed his post about late-night host Kimmel "belittling plumbers" had gone viral because he had been too busy working. "I want to apologize for not responding to any of the 22 thousand comments my last post inspired," he wrote. "I’ve been filming all week and just noticed my observations about Jimmy Kimmel and a former plumber named Markwayne Mullin have gone viral." Rowe said that Kimmel’s digs at Mullin for being a former plumber are evidence of "longstanding stigmas and stereotypes" against blue-collar skilled trade workers as "uneducated, one-dimensional workers who never made it to college." LATE-NIGHT HOST JIMMY KIMMEL SHOWS UP TO 'NO KINGS' PROTEST WITH KIDS, HOLDS 'ENOUGH ALREADY' SIGN "I did not suggest – even remotely - that a plumber was inherently qualified to hold a cabinet position," he wrote on X. "What I said was that being a plumber should not disqualify a person from holding such a position." Kimmel, a regular critic of the Trump administration, was recently criticized as elitist for using Mullin’s prior experience as a plumbing business owner as evidence that he is unqualified to lead the Department of Homeland Security.  "Trump's got a whole new generation of thinkers lined up, including his newly confirmed secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne ‘Chuck Mike Bruce Dave’ Melon — Mullin. Maybe Melon's better," Kimmel said on air March 24. "He's the now former senator of Oklahoma. Before he was elected to the Senate, Markwayne Mullin was a low-level MMA fighter and a plumber. That's right. We have a plumber protecting us from terrorism now. It worked for Super Mario. Why not Markwayne?" He continued, "But honestly — I mean, if Trump is going to keep picking these unqualified people to run the department, why not have more fun with it? I mean, next time, instead of Markwayne, how about Lil Wayne for Homeland Security? At least we can get a concert out of it, right?" Kimmel later doubled down, saying, "I’m not upset that the head of Homeland Security used to be a plumber. I’m upset that he isn’t still a plumber." JIMMY KIMMEL REFUSES TO BACK DOWN AFTER MOCKING SECRETARY MULLIN OVER PLUMBING BACKGROUND Rowe had ripped late-night host Kimmel for the dig, saying he took offense at the "suggestion that skilled workers should never evolve into something new."  He asked if Mullin’s career progression from plumbing business owner to Congress and then to a top Cabinet official is "not the embodiment of the American Dream?" On Friday, he wrote that stereotypes reinforced by jokes like Kimmel’s are contributing to a critical shortage of American skilled laborers.  "Reasonable people can disagree as to what is funny and what isn’t. Frankly, I couldn’t care less. What I do care about," he wrote, "is the extraordinary shortage of plumbers and electricians our country is facing, and the longstanding stigmas and stereotypes that continue to discourage people from considering a lucrative career in the skilled trades." "Jimmy’s joke – and his audience’s reaction to it," wrote Rowe, "is proof positive that those stigmas and stereotypes are alive and well." JIMMY KIMMEL'S TRUMP, MELANIA DIGS AT OSCARS 'FELL FLAT' WITH CRITICS Digging even deeper, Rowe asked, "What do their credentials and diplomas have to do with their actual competency? Are we not already surrounded by a legion of perfectly qualified experts who don't know what the hell they're doing?" "Jimmy is entitled to his opinion, along with anyone else who believes that Mullin is unqualified to lead the DHS," he wrote on X. "The Constitution, however, says otherwise, and so does the Senate."  Rowe, who runs a nonprofit promoting skilled labor careers called the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, concluded by encouraging people to launch a career in the skilled trades, saying, "Who knows? Could be the first step on your road to President." Fox News Digital reached out to spokespeople for Kimmel for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0d56d3fb569bd9084b4bc Foreign Doctors Forced Out of U.S. Hospitals by Trump Immigration Policy te 2026-04-04T09:10:05.014Z Foreign Doctors Forced Out of U.S. Hospitals by Trump Immigration Policy Physicians from 39 countries are being pushed out of U.S. hospitals as a policy blocks their ability to work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0d56c3fb569bd9084b4b3 A Meat Plant Closed in Nebraska. Then Politics Became a Focus for These Latinos te 2026-04-04T09:10:04.682Z A Meat Plant Closed in Nebraska. Then Politics Became a Focus for These Latinos Politically disconnected young men, especially Latinos, helped fuel President Trump’s victory, but in this economy, they could move to unconventional candidates like Dan Osborn in Nebraska. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0d56c3fb569bd9084b4aa Houston Cheers on Artemis II Moon Mission, Reclaiming Its Place as ‘Space City’ te 2026-04-04T09:10:04.352Z Houston Cheers on Artemis II Moon Mission, Reclaiming Its Place as ‘Space City’ The Artemis II mission elicited deep feelings for many Americans, particularly in Houston, the home of mission control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0d56c3fb569bd9084b4a1 Trump Pledged a Quick End to the Iran War, but He Hasn’t Explained How te 2026-04-04T09:10:04.003Z Trump Pledged a Quick End to the Iran War, but He Hasn’t Explained How President Trump bet that American firepower could cow Iran into compliance. So far, Iran’s leaders have been unwilling to quit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0d56b3fb569bd9084b498 New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump’s Quest for Retribution te 2026-04-04T09:10:03.678Z New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump’s Quest for Retribution The name atop the Justice Department’s organizational chart matters less than the presence of a president whose demands for revenge have become so extreme that even his most obsequious appointees have fallen short. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b53fb569bd9084b2a5 Kari Lake tried to silence Voice of America, turmoil persists at global U.S. broadcaster te 2026-04-04T08:20:05.833Z Kari Lake tried to silence Voice of America, turmoil persists at global U.S. broadcaster Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b53fb569bd9084b29c Roots of the Easter story: Where did Christian beliefs about Jesus’ resurrection come from? te 2026-04-04T08:20:05.509Z Roots of the Easter story: Where did Christian beliefs about Jesus’ resurrection come from? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b53fb569bd9084b293 Arizona’s Kalshi prosecution sparks federal lawsuit in escalating regulatory clash te 2026-04-04T08:20:05.156Z Arizona’s Kalshi prosecution sparks federal lawsuit in escalating regulatory clash Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b43fb569bd9084b28a Arizona officials prep for new mail-ballot dropoff procedures that aims to speed up counting te 2026-04-04T08:20:04.813Z Arizona officials prep for new mail-ballot dropoff procedures that aims to speed up counting Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b43fb569bd9084b281 Native American ID designation meets mixed response from Pascua Yaqui te 2026-04-04T08:20:04.489Z Native American ID designation meets mixed response from Pascua Yaqui Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b43fb569bd9084b278 One acre, one vote: The bizarre election that could decide Arizona’s energy future te 2026-04-04T08:20:04.152Z One acre, one vote: The bizarre election that could decide Arizona’s energy future Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b33fb569bd9084b26f ICE wants to build detention mega-sites across America. Even Trump country is saying no. te 2026-04-04T08:20:03.806Z ICE wants to build detention mega-sites across America. Even Trump country is saying no. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b33fb569bd9084b266 Arizona joins coalition of states suing to block Trump’s mail ballot executive order te 2026-04-04T08:20:03.464Z Arizona joins coalition of states suing to block Trump’s mail ballot executive order Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b33fb569bd9084b25c RTA Next props passed across every Pima County jurisdiction te 2026-04-04T08:20:03.093Z RTA Next props passed across every Pima County jurisdiction Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0c9b23fb569bd9084b253 Federal judge rules DHS unlawfully terminated parole for thousands who used CBP One app te 2026-04-04T08:20:02.751Z Federal judge rules DHS unlawfully terminated parole for thousands who used CBP One app Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0be023fb569bd9084b0c3 U.S. Adds 178,000 Jobs In March As Federal Employment Declines te 2026-04-04T07:30:10.398Z U.S. Adds 178,000 Jobs In March As Federal Employment Declines By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, with gains driven by the private sector, while federal employment declined and labor force participation edged slightly lower, according to the Joint Economic Committee. The report shows job growth rebounded following a weaker February. Private employers added 186,000 jobs, while government employment declined by 8,000 positions. In a statement posted to X, the JEC Republicans announced the findings, “Beating Expectations!” 178K Jobs Added in March, Beating Expectations! The unemployment rate ticked down slightly from 4.4% to 4.3% while the labor force participation rate dropped again by 0.1pp from 62% to 61.9%. https://t.co/JDMVLi50QA — Joint Economic Committee Republicans (@JECRepublicans) April 3, 2026 The unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.4 percent in February to 4.3 percent in March. The labor force participation rate declined by 0.1 percentage points to 61.9 percent. The broader U-6 measure of unemployment, which includes underemployed and marginally attached workers, increased from 7.9 percent to 8.0 percent. Revisions to prior months showed weaker job performance than initially reported in February. Job losses for that month were revised downward by 41,000, from a decline of 92,000 to a decline of 133,000 jobs. January’s figures were revised upward by 34,000, bringing total job gains for that month to 160,000. CNN Senior Reporter Matt Egan told audiences Friday, “The job market bounced back in a big way in March. And that is good news. Really, blowing away expectations.” President Trump nearly TRIPLED job expectations in March CNN: "I mean the expectation was what? 60,000 jobs, and it's 178,000…WOW!" "Really blowing away expectations." pic.twitter.com/Gl805gk8Jo — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 3, 2026 Wage growth continued on a year-over-year basis. From March 2025 to March 2026, average nominal weekly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 3.52 percent, with hourly earnings rising by the same percentage. For production and nonsupervisory employees, average weekly earnings increased by 3.69 percent, while hourly earnings rose by 3.38 percent over the same period. Sector-level data showed gains concentrated in specific industries. From February to March, private education and health services added 91,000 jobs, while leisure and hospitality added 44,000. Losses were recorded in federal government employment, which declined by 18,000 jobs, and in financial activities, which fell by 15,000. On a year-over-year basis, private education and health services added 663,000 jobs, and leisure and hospitality added 176,000. Federal government employment declined by 330,000 over the same period, while trade, transportation, and utilities decreased by 154,000 jobs. Job openings declined during the most recent reporting period. From January to February 2026, total nonfarm job openings decreased by 358,000 to 6.88 million. The job openings rate declined by 0.2 percentage points to 4.2 percent. Sector data for job openings showed increases in other services, which added 77,000 openings, and professional and business services, which added 64,000. Declines were led by leisure and hospitality, down 213,000 openings, and private education and health services, down 78,000. In a statement, White House spokesman Kush Desai said, “The March jobs report blew out expectations with strong construction job growth and a surge in manufacturing job creation as trillions of dollars in investments begin to materialize. America remains on a solid economic trajectory thanks to President Trump’s proven agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, tariffs, and energy dominance. Americans can rest assured that after the short-term disruptions of Operation Epic Fury are behind us, America’s economic resurgence is set to only accelerate.” 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 U.S. Adds 178,000 Jobs In March As Federal Employment Declines first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a43fb569bd9084af51 Yucca man gets 7 years in prison in child exploitation case te 2026-04-04T06:50:12.694Z Yucca man gets 7 years in prison in child exploitation case His lawyer indicated that a young man who suffers from autism and deals with isolation and depression became addicted to pornography. Defense attorney Ross Carponelli’s remarks came during an April 3 sentencing hearing for Orion Muth, 20, Yucca. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a43fb569bd9084af48 Mohave County warns of fast-moving wildfire season as heat, dry winter set stage te 2026-04-04T06:50:12.168Z Mohave County warns of fast-moving wildfire season as heat, dry winter set stage Mohave County could face a volatile wildfire season this year, with officials warning that heat, dry conditions and fire-prone vegetation are lining up heading into summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a33fb569bd9084af3f Candidate sues to knock rivals off Arizona governor primary ballot te 2026-04-04T06:50:11.585Z Candidate sues to knock rivals off Arizona governor primary ballot PHOENIX -- A candidate for the governor for the No Labels Party is trying to knock her two foes off the primary ballot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a33fb569bd9084af36 Arizona joins coalition of states suing to block Trump’s mail ballot executive order te 2026-04-04T06:50:11.065Z Arizona joins coalition of states suing to block Trump’s mail ballot executive order President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail ballots faced a fresh challenge on Friday, as a coalition of Democratic states filed a lawsuit seeking to block an order that experts say is an extraordinary attempt by the president to assert… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a23fb569bd9084af2d Havasu senior gets jump on dental program through Mohave College te 2026-04-04T06:50:10.539Z Havasu senior gets jump on dental program through Mohave College A Lake Havasu High School senior is finishing college prerequisites for a dental program before he graduates from high school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a23fb569bd9084af24 Mohave County considers $10K hiring incentive as CFO search struggles te 2026-04-04T06:50:10.019Z Mohave County considers $10K hiring incentive as CFO search struggles Mohave County officials are considering a $10,000 hiring incentive as efforts to fill the county’s chief financial officer position continue to fall short. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a13fb569bd9084af1b Man arrested on warrant, found with meth, heroin and fentanyl te 2026-04-04T06:50:09.485Z Man arrested on warrant, found with meth, heroin and fentanyl A wanted man carrying meth, heroin and fentanyl was arrested after officers spotted him walking with a bicycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a03fb569bd9084af12 Woman arrested at Havasu gas station with meth, paraphernalia and two warrants te 2026-04-04T06:50:08.985Z Woman arrested at Havasu gas station with meth, paraphernalia and two warrants A woman with two warrants was arrested after officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a gas station stop. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b4a03fb569bd9084af09 Havasu police: Man arrested after blocking McCulloch bar entrance, resisting officers te 2026-04-04T06:50:08.479Z Havasu police: Man arrested after blocking McCulloch bar entrance, resisting officers A man accused of blocking the entrance to a downtown bar and resisting officers was arrested after causing a disturbance, Lake Havasu City Police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0b49f3fb569bd9084af00 The Back Nine to open April 11 in Lake Havasu City te 2026-04-04T06:50:07.961Z The Back Nine to open April 11 in Lake Havasu City There's another new thing to do in town that will allow to escape the heat while perfecting your swing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d085c13fb569bd9084a7f5 Westbound US 60 closed near Morristown te 2026-04-04T03:30:09.848Z Westbound US 60 closed near Morristown There is no estimated time for the road to reopen, according to ADOT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d085c03fb569bd9084a7e8 Eleanor Ferry te 2026-04-04T03:30:08.808Z Eleanor Ferry Eleanor Ferry was born May 14, 1935, in Putnam, Ala., to John and Lillie Mae Dozier. She passed away March 24, 2026, in Livingston, Texas.       Survivors include children, Robert Ferry (Kambra), Jeanne Sandberg (Terry), Amy Agbonbhase (Julius); brother, Gene Dozier (Sylvia), sister, Gayle Watts; and seven grandchildren.       Eleanor was predeceased by her parents; beloved husband, Robert Ferry; brothers, James and Walter; and sister, Virginia.       A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at R.V. Mike Ramsey Memorial Cemetery in Snowflake.       Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements. Screenshot The post Eleanor Ferry first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0810a3fb569bd9084a708 Trump Directs Officials to Pay All D.H.S. Employees te 2026-04-04T03:10:02.567Z Trump Directs Officials to Pay All D.H.S. Employees The memorandum calls for paying employees at the Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency who have gone without pay during a record-long shutdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d07eb53fb569bd9084a6aa Legendary women's basketball coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma get into heated shouting match te 2026-04-04T03:00:05.452Z Legendary women's basketball coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma get into heated shouting match Friday's women's March Madness game between UConn and South Carolina saw an eruption of tempers boiled over as two of the game's sport’s most legendary coaches got into engaged in a heated sideline confrontation. UConn's Geno Auriemma and South Carolina's Dawn Staley were seen shouting aggressively at each other in the closing moment moments of the game. South Carolina was on the verge of a 62-48 win in the Final Four, when With South Carolina closing in on a 62-48 Final Four win, Auriemma approached Staley, and the exchange began to speak to her aggressively, before the conversation devolved into quickly escalated into a visible shouting match. After the game, Auriemma did not shake Staley's hand. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Staley addressed the incident in an interview with ESPN immediately afterward. "I have no idea, but I'm going to let you know this, I'm of integrity. I'm of integrity," Staley said. "So if I did something wrong to Geno, I had no idea what I did, I guess he thought I didn't shake his hand at the beginning of the game, I didn't know, I went down there pregame, shook everybody on his staff's hand, I don't know what we came with after the game, but hey sometimes things get heated. We move on." Auriemma was seen shaking Staley's hand in ESPN footage before the game. MARYLAND BASKETBALL COACH HAS INTENSE MOMENT WITH PLAYER DURING MARCH MADNESS GAME Auriemma addressed the incident in the postgame press conference. "I don't want what happened there to dampen what we were able to accomplish today," Staley said. Meanwhile, Auriemma expressed displeasure with Staley and the referees during an in-game interview on ESPN. "There were six fouls called that quarter — all of them against us," Auriemma said on the broadcast. "And they’ve been beating the (expletive) out of our guys down there the entire game. I’m not making excuses, ’cause we haven’t been able to make a shot. But this is ridiculous. "Their coach rants and raves on the sideline and calls the referee some names you don’t want to hear. And now we get 6 to 0, and I got a kid with a ripped jersey, and they go, ‘I didn’t see it.’ Come on, man. It’s for a national championship." After the game, Auriemma declined to elaborate on the incident. "I said what I had to say and... nothing... nothing," he said when asked what happened with Staley, refusing to tell reporters what he said. "Why would I say it. I said what I said and obviously she didn't like it. I just told the truth." Auriemma later addressed the speculation over the handshake pre-game and his mid-game interview. "I don't have any regrets," Auriemma said of his mid-game interview. "I've been coaching a long time, I never had a kid have to change their jersey because somebody ripped it and the official said they didn't see it. There were a lot of things that happened in that game. Unless you're on that sideline you have no idea what's happening on that sideline... "The protocol is, before the game, you meet at halfcourt, anybody ever see that before? The two coaches meet at halfcourt and they shake hands... they announce it on the loud speaker. I waited there for like three minutes." Footage of the shouting exchange quickly went viral on social media, with many fans shocked to two of women’s basketball’s most respected figures clash so publicly. ESPN star Stephen A. Smith blasted Auriemma for the incident in an X post. "That was some straight B.S. from the GREAT Geno Auriemma. Never — ever — thought I’d see the day when the greatest woman’s college coach in history would go down so CLASSLESSLY!!! Horrible look, and should be called out for it. He got OUTCOACHED," Smith wrote. "Plain and simple. And gets in her face like she did something wrong to him instead of being gracious. Had Dawn Staley acted like that we would be all over her." 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/69d06e4b3fb569bd9084a421 Power 4 college sports conferences react to Trump's latest executive order te 2026-04-04T01:50:03.556Z Power 4 college sports conferences react to Trump's latest executive order The leaders of college sports’ most powerful conferences quickly aligned behind President Donald Trump’s latest executive order. Commissioners from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 all released statements on social media Friday evening unanimously thanking Trump for his executive action.  Trump's EO directs federal agencies to potentially restrict funding for schools violating new, tighter rules on player transfers (limited to one) and eligibility (maximum five years), while curbing pay-for-play booster collectives and protecting women's and Olympic sports funding. The conferences struck a consistent tone of appreciation for federal involvement, coupled with a renewed call for Congress to establish national standards governing college athletics, particularly with respect to athlete compensation, employment status and name, image and likeness (NIL) rules. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Big 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti wrote, "The Big Ten Conference would like to thank President Trump for his leadership and continuing efforts to protect college athletics and joins him in urging Congress to quickly pass legislation addressing the critical issues undermining its long-term stability. "Consistent with President Trump’s executive order, the bipartisan SCORE Act thoughtfully addresses name, image, and likeness for student-athletes, protecting academic and athletic opportunities provided through women’s and Olympic sports programs, and expands resources to support student-athletes on and off the field. "We will continue to work with a broad coalition of college sports stakeholders and members of Congress to enact this legislation." SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey wrote, "The establishment and enforcement of consistent national standards for college athletics remains a top priority, and President Trump’s executive order provides important clarity to help ensure all programs operate under comparable policies. TUBERVILLE SUGGESTS BILLIONAIRES BUYING COLLEGE PROGRAMS WOULD BE WORSE THAN AN NFL-STYLE TV DEAL "We are grateful for the President’s leadership and the continued, bipartisan engagement of members of the House and Senate on these key issues. "We support House of Representatives approval of the SCORE Act and meaningful Senate consideration of similar legislation to preserve academic opportunity for student-athletes and the long-term future of college sports." Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wrote, "Federal action is essential to protect the future of college athletics, and on behalf of the Big 12, we appreciate President Trump’s commitment to advancing a solution. To build on this momentum and provide long-term clarity and stability, Congress must now act. "The bipartisan SCORE Act offers a comprehensive framework for many of the issues facing our industry, and I look forward to continue working with President Trump and Congress to enact meaningful reforms." ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips wrote, "We deeply thank President Trump and his administration’s ongoing commitment to protecting college athletics by issuing today’s executive order. Following the White House’s college sports roundtable, there continues to be significant momentum to preserve the athletic and academic opportunities for the next generation of student-athletes, and we appreciate the efforts. "We remain optimistic that the SCORE Act, which would provide stability to college sports, will pass the House of Representatives in the near future." The executive order "directs Federal agencies to bolster the effectiveness of key college sports rules on transferring, eligibility, and pay-for-play by evaluating whether violations of such rules render a university unfit for Federal grants and contracts." It also says that a "five-year participation window" will be enforced, along with "structured transfer rules" and a "banning (of) improper financial arrangements including pay-for-play agreements facilitated by collectives and similar entities." Trump's executive order comes roughly a month after he hosted a roundtable addressing several hot-button issues with notable sports figures and officials. SCORE ACT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM OVER 20 CONSERVATIVE GROUPS AS NIL REFORM FIGHT REVS UP The SCORE Act was at the forefront of the roundtable. It was scheduled to be voted on in December, but the vote was canceled shortly before it was to take place. The White House endorsed the act, but three Republicans — Byron Donalds of Florida, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Chip Roy of Texas — voted with Democrats not to bring the act to the floor. Democrats have largely opposed the bill, urging members of the House to vote against it. The act would give the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption in hopes of protecting the NCAA from potential lawsuits over eligibility rules and would prohibit athletes from becoming employees of their schools. It prohibits schools from using student fees to fund NIL payments. The president's order from July prohibits athletes from receiving pay-to-play payments from third-party sources. However, the order did not impose any restrictions on NIL payments to college athletes by third-party sources. It also demands that schools account for preserving resources for the non-revenue sports. A month before Trump's order, a judge approved a settlement between the NCAA, its most powerful conferences and lawyers representing all Division I athletes. The deal means the NCAA will pay close to $2.8 billion in back damages over the next 10 years to college athletes who competed from 2016 to 2025. The settlement also allows college programs to pay athletes directly. Fox News Digital's 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/69d06bfa3fb569bd9084a3f6 Is title on horizon? Arizona-Michigan is Men’s Final Four clash of similar styles te 2026-04-04T01:40:10.924Z Is title on horizon? Arizona-Michigan is Men’s Final Four clash of similar styles INDIANAPOLIS – With 1997 came memorable moments on our cultural landscape. “Titanic” became the highest-grossing film of all time, a 21-year-old Tiger Woods won the Masters and Netflix was founded, forever changing our viewing habits.  It was also the last time Arizona men’s basketball hoisted the national championship trophy. Led by Miles Simon, Michael Dickerson and Mike Bibby, the No. 4 seed Wildcats defeated blue-blood Kentucky in an overtime showdown, further cementing themselves as a pillar of men’s college basketball. And here they are, back in Indianapolis, the site of their last national championship, and sit two wins away from repeating greatness.  Excitement for the Wildcats could be felt throughout the city and at Lucas Oil Stadium Friday. It could be felt at Arizona’s open practice, where fans cheered coach Tommy Lloyd and the news that he had signed an extension to stay in Tucson. In its way to a title stands No. 1 seed Michigan, the team it faces in an NCAA championship semifinal Saturday, and one that sat just behind the Wildcats in the rankings for the majority of the season. The Wolverines, who stand as the current No. 1 team in KenPom’s rankings, have made a habit of making quick work of quality opponents this season, blitzing San Diego State and Gonzaga by 40 and Auburn and USC by 30. “They beat up on Gonzaga pretty good, and that doesn’t happen very often,” said Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, previously a longtime Bulldogs assistant. “When they did that, that obviously got my attention.” During the Men’s NCAA Tournament, it’s been more of the same. After taking care of business against No. 16 seed Howard, the Wolverines have become accustomed to putting games to bed early. Michigan won by 23 in its Round of 32 game against No. 9 seed Saint Louis, 13 in its Sweet 16 game against No. 4 seed Alabama and 33 in its Elite Eight game against No. 6 seed Tennessee. Arizona is no stranger to this either. Winners of their last 13, the Wildcats have won all of their tournament matchups by double digits, including scoring a 109 points against No. 4 seed Arkansas. A second-half turnaround against No. 2 seed Purdue saw them go from down seven to leading by as much as 18, pushing the Wildcats to their first Final Four since 2001. With Lloyd inking a five-year extension Friday, all distractions are out the window. Once Lloyd announced his decision to stay, there was an ease in the building, any lingering tension of him leaving for the North Carolina job gone. It’s winning time.  “It’s not about me; it’s about everyone that identifies with that block A,” Lloyd said. “To me, that’s the driving force, and … for me it’s to be able to deliver for them and be an entity that our community can rally around and feel good about.” To come out on top and reach the national championship will, in a way, require the Wildcats to beat themselves. Michigan and Arizona match each other’s style. Both play big and physical, carrying the top two defenses on KenPom. The two rosters carry elite threats in both guard and big play, with no holes seeping through.  “I feel like from their top five to our bench players, I feel like we’re very similar,” Arizona guard Jaden Bradley said. “They’re very physical, and we’re physical. We’re a bigger team. They’re a bigger team … Elliot (Cadeau) is an elite point guard, loves finding his teammates, and when they need a bucket, he can go get one, and I feel like I can do the same for my team. So I feel like we’re just playing a version of ourselves. So it’s gonna be fun.” Both teams fill a good balance of young and old, with talented younger guys mixed with well-established vets who understand the system to a T.  “When we watch them, we see ourselves, other than a few stylistic differences,” Michigan coach Dusty May said. “It’s going to be a battle. We believe it’s going to be won in the 39th or 40th minute of this game.” College basketball has seen some excellent matchups this season, but in terms of metrics, expectations and the sizable stage, Michigan and Arizona matching up is box-office material and makes a case for the most exciting game of the season, a must-see event for basketball enthusiasts. It’s subjective, but with the on-court matchups, the commonality in styles, two masters of their craft on the sidelines and so much on the line, it’s hard to make an argument against it. Lucas Oil Stadium and fans watching across the country are in for a treat. Strap in, Wildcats nation. You’re less than 24 hours away from the most important game in 25 years. The post Is title on horizon? Arizona-Michigan is Men’s Final Four clash of similar styles appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d06bf53fb569bd9084a3b7 Trump says ‘America needs God’ in Good Friday message as he touts ‘resurgence of religion' te 2026-04-04T01:40:05.089Z Trump says ‘America needs God’ in Good Friday message as he touts ‘resurgence of religion' President Donald Trump delivered a Good Friday message from the Resolute Desk celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ while declaring that religion is experiencing a "resurgence" across the United States in his second term. "As I have often said, to be a great nation you must have religion and you must have God," Trump said. The president framed his message with faith as a central pillar of American strength, pointing to what he described as a broader cultural shift back toward religion. The video, shared via Truth Social on Good Friday, honored the Christian faith tradition and what he claims is a renewal of religion in the United States. TRUMP ADMIN ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION ACROSS FEDERAL WORKFORCE President Trump has often recalled his Presbyterian upbringing, attending Sunday school. He has previously credited his faith to his devout Scottish mother and a "very strong" but "great-hearted" father in remarks at the 2024 National Faith Summit. "In churches across the nation on Sunday, the pews will be fuller, younger, and more faithful than they have at time in many, many years," Trump said. "Religion is growing again in our country for the first time in decades." The president has invited prayer and faith back into the public square with both an America 250 prayer initiative and the establishment of the White House Faith Office early in his second term. TRUMP TO SPEAK AT MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN EDUCATION Trump asserted he is "proud to join with Christians" during Holy Week in his address. "This Holy Week, I'm proud to join with Christians across the country and around the world to celebrate the most glorious miracle in all of time, the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ," Trump said. "In his life, Christ displayed true humility. In His death, He modeled true love." The president also invoked scripture in his address, quoting John 3:16. TARGETED FOR THEIR FAITH OVERSEAS, PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS GET A WHITE HOUSE WELCOME UNDER TRUMP "As it says in Gospel of John, for God so loved the world that He gave His only son, for whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life," Trump said. President Trump's outspoken approach to the Christian holiday serves as a foil to his predecessor. Former President Joe Biden most recently shared a brief 3-paragraph statement during his tenure to celebrate the season in 2024. Trump has been more candid in his approach to his faith since he survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. in July 2024. "I believe that my life was saved that day in Butler for a very good reason," he declared during his address to a joint session of Congress in 2025. "I was saved by God to make America great again. I believe that." The president ended his remarks by wishing everyone a blessed holiday. "Happy Easter to all. May God bless you. May God bless the United States of America," Trump concluded. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d06bf23fb569bd9084a3a0 Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party te 2026-04-04T01:40:02.489Z Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active — with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX's looming IPO poised to reshape the landscape for everyone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d067433fb569bd9084a2f1 Astronaut Victor Glover praised for saying moon mission is 'human history,' not 'Black history' te 2026-04-04T01:20:03.576Z Astronaut Victor Glover praised for saying moon mission is 'human history,' not 'Black history' NASA astronaut Victor Glover drew praise on social media after he said his involvement in the Artemis II mission should be seen as part of "human history," not a racial milestone, as conservatives circulated clips of his remarks ahead of the crew's Wednesday launch.  The remarks came during a March 29 press event ahead of NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is set to return astronauts to lunar orbit for the first time in decades. The mission has been noted for its historic crew composition, including the first woman and first Black astronaut assigned to a lunar mission. Glover acknowledged the significance of representation while pointing to a broader aspiration beyond it.  "I live in this dichotomy between happiness that a young woman can look at Christina [Koch] and just physicalize her passion or her interests… and that young, Brown boys and girls can look at me and go, ‘Hey, he looks like me and he’s doing what?' And that's great," he said.  "I love that, but I also hope we are pushing the other direction that one day we don’t have to talk about these firsts — that one day, this is just — listen to this — that this is the human history," he continued. "It's about human history. It's the story of humanity — not Black history, not women's history — but that it becomes human history." NASA'S ARTEMIS II CREW COMMITS TO MOON TRAJECTORY AFTER CRITICAL BURN SENDS ORION INTO DEEP SPACE ARTEMIS II LAUNCHES ASTRONAUTS AROUND THE MOON IN FIRST DEEP SPACE MISSION SPACE APOLLO Clips of Glover's comments circulated on social media, receiving reposts from conservative influencers such as podcast host Brandon Tatum, OutKick host Riley Gaines and "Officer Lew," where they praised his emphasis on shared human achievement over identity-based milestones. "I am a new fan of this man. Thank you!!" Tatum said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.  "When even pioneers reject the identity game, you know it’s time to move on," Lew said. GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND: AMERICA'S SPACE EDGE IS AT STAKE AS ARTEMIS II HEADS TO THE MOON Glover's perspective aligned with a broader theme echoed by his fellow crew members, Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, during the same exchange. Koch said, "If there is something to celebrate, it’s that we are at a time when everyone gets to work equally hard to achieve that dream." Hansen added, "This is an acknowledgment that anybody who shows up and is able to contribute something meaningful can be part of this mission." Glover also spoke about the personal significance of launch day, describing a tightly scheduled routine leading up to liftoff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We wake up about eight hours before launch… there is not a lot of time for personal rituals," he said. "Before I fly an airplane, I generally say a very short prayer… and then I try to send my family a note to tell them that I love them." As he described the final hours before liftoff, Glover emphasized how tightly structured launch day is, leaving little room for personal routines but making space for one meaningful moment with his family. "Our families are outside the building when we walk out… I get to tell them I love them instead of sending a text message." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d064ec3fb569bd9084a286 Democrat governor and mayor booed at Red Sox home opener te 2026-04-04T01:10:04.997Z Democrat governor and mayor booed at Red Sox home opener Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were booed by fans at the Red Sox home opener Friday. The two Democrat politicians took the field at Fenway Park before Friday's game against the San Diego Padres for a pregame ceremony.  And the 36,000-plus fans in attendance showered the Democrats with relentless boos. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Footage of the booing went viral on social media, providing a boasting opportunity for Massachusetts' GOP gubernatorial hopefuls. One of those candidates, Brian Shortsleeve, said in an X video, "Hey, everybody, coming to you from Fenway Park. Here’s a quick update: It’s a beautiful afternoon. The Red Sox are up by one. Maura Healey and Michelle Wu just got booed very loudly."  In another post, he wrote, "It was even louder in person!" Another candidate, Mike Minogue, posted a video of Healey and Wu being booed, writing, "Looks like fans want someone else up to bat." US MEN'S HOCKEY STARS DISH ON IMMENSE AMERICAN PRIDE AFTER WINNING OLYMPIC GOLD Candidate Mike Kennealy wrote in an X post, "Man, I love Red Sox Nation!" Healey on Thursday demanded that two private airline companies stop providing flights for ICE to quickly remove illegal immigrants who have been detained, citing a recent ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis. In October, one of Healey's aides was arrested for cocaine trafficking after investigators intercepted packages with the drug slated to be delivered to a state office building where he worked, prosecutors said.  Wu has been a target of frequent controversy due to her resistance to immigration enforcement. In February, Wu accused federal immigration agents of conducting "unconstitutional" operations in the city and ordered the public release of surveillance and body camera footage from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions. 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/69d064ea3fb569bd9084a260 Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue te 2026-04-04T01:10:02.675Z Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue Lucid said it has resolved the problem and is not changing its guidance for 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d062953fb569bd9084a20c NFL clears Rashee Rice of league policy violations after probe into ex-girlfriend's abuse allegations te 2026-04-04T01:00:05.777Z NFL clears Rashee Rice of league policy violations after probe into ex-girlfriend's abuse allegations The NFL has concluded its investigation into Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice. In a statement, the league said it determined Rice "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy."  The league also investigated accusations brought by Rice’s ex-girlfriend, Dacoda Jones, and said that case is closed.  The announcement means the 25-year-old will not face NFL discipline, noting "insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy." Rice’s attorney, Sean Lindsey, said in a statement that "Mr. Rice wants to thank the NFL for its thorough investigation and looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Chiefs declined to comment after the league’s decision Friday. In January, Jones posted photos on social media appearing to show bruising and wounds across her body and alleged prolonged domestic abuse. The post did not name Rice or anyone else. However, Jones said her alleged abuser is her children’s father. Jones and Rice share two children. CHIEFS' RASHEE RICE SCORES FIRST TD IN RETURN FROM SUSPENSION In a since-deleted Instagram caption, Jones wrote, "I’m so tired of keeping quiet. I’m so tired of protecting his image. I’ve been through too much in a span of eight years, and I’ve had ENOUGH!"  She said she and Rice split in 2025. Jones filed a lawsuit in Texas in February. The suit alleges Rice repeatedly committed assault over a 1½-year span beginning in 2023. The legal action seeks damages in excess of $1 million. Jones also raised strangulation allegations she said occurred in December 2023. "Rice has grabbed, choked, strangled, pushed, thrown, scratched, hit and headbutted Ms. Jones, as well as struck her with inanimate objects," the lawsuit states. Lindsey disputed the claims in the lawsuit, citing a sworn statement from Jones. "On Oct. 9, 2025, well after the parties’ relationship had ended, Ms. Jones stated under penalty of perjury in an affidavit for non-prosecution that ‘Mr. Rice and I had a verbal argument, but he did not punch me.’ We will allow the legal process to run its course." In March 2024, Rashee Rice drove a Lamborghini Urus at 119 mph on Dallas’ North Central Expressway, triggering a multicar crash that injured multiple people. Theodore Knox, a former teammate of Rice's at SMU, was driving a Corvette. According to authorities, Rice, Knox and three others fled on foot without checking on the injured before police arrived. Just under two weeks later, Rice publicly accepted responsibility for the incident and issued an apology. He later turned himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued. A judge sentenced the Super Bowl winner to 30 days in jail and five years of probation for his role in the incident. In district court, he pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony counts of a collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. He was granted deferred adjudication, meaning the case will be dismissed if he successfully completes probation. The NFL imposed a six-game suspension last season after determining Rice violated the league’s personal conduct policy in that case. 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/69d05b933fb569bd9084a0f8 Scene pkg April 3 te 2026-04-04T00:30:11.701Z Scene pkg April 3 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d059343fb569bd9084a045 Lakers superstar Luka Dončić suffers season-ending injury te 2026-04-04T00:20:04.292Z Lakers superstar Luka Dončić suffers season-ending injury The Los Angeles Lakers' championship hopes just took a major hit. NBA scoring leader Luka Dončić will miss the rest of the regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team announced Friday. It's unclear what his status is for the postseason. Dončić was the main reason the Lakers climbed into the third spot in the Western Conference standings. But an injury to his leg during Los Angeles’ blowout loss in Oklahoma City Thursday has taken that all away after an MRI exam revealed the severity of the strain. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Lakers coach JJ Redick said Dončić was injured in the first half against the Thunder but was cleared to return to the game while his team was getting plastered by the defending NBA champion Thunder.  Dončić lasted only about four minutes before he spun, stopped and went down on the court in pain, leading to his departure. The Lakers acquired Dončić in a surprising and controversial trade in February 2025, when the Dallas Mavericks sent the Latvian superstar, along with Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to LA in exchange for 31-year-old Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick. The move left many fans and pundits puzzled, believing the trade was lopsided in favor of the Lakers. The Pacific Division champion Lakers (50-27) have just five games left before the postseason, starting Sunday at Dallas. Grade 2 hamstring strains sometimes require several weeks of recovery, but Dončić also has prior experience with hamstring issues. He missed four games right before the All-Star break with another left hamstring strain but returned to the lineup after the break. LAKERS STAR LUKA DONČIĆ SAYS HE'S IN A CUSTODY BATTLE WITH FIANCÉE OVER DAUGHTERS Dončić is putting up spectacular numbers in his first full season with the Lakers, who acquired the Slovenian superstar from the Mavericks last season.  He is averaging 33.5 points, 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds per game for Los Angeles, and he was named the NBA’s Western Conference player of the month for March after racking up 13 consecutive 30-point performances, including seven 40-point games, a 51-point barrage against Chicago and a 60-point masterclass in Miami. Dončić scored 600 points in March, becoming only the 10th player in NBA history to hit that mark in a single month. While LeBron James and Austin Reaves have also played well down the stretch, the Lakers depend on Dončić, who either scored or assisted on 58% of their total points in March. The Lakers’ regular-season finale is next Sunday, April 12, at home against Utah. Their first-round playoff series is expected to start the following weekend. 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/69d059333fb569bd9084a03c Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon as NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft te 2026-04-04T00:20:03.952Z Artemis II astronauts nearly halfway to the moon as NASA shares stunning photos from Orion spacecraft The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission are nearly halfway to the moon since launching on Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center. "Since [Thursday’s] trans-lunar injection burn to send the crew around the moon, the mission continues to perform well overall, and the crew is in great spirits," Lakiesha Hawkins, acting deputy associate administrator for NASA’s exploration systems said in a news conference on Friday. She added, "Currently, the crew is more than 100,000 miles from Earth and about 150,000 miles to go away from the moon. "We call amazing things that humans do moonshots for a reason, and indeed, this is literally and symbolically our moonshot that we are in the middle of." NASA RACES TO BUILD MOON BASE AS US CHALLENGES CHINA IN NEW SPACE RACE Hawkins also shared two photos taken by astronaut Cmdr. Reid Wiseman from the Orion spacecraft. The first image, Hawkins said, shows a "backlit Earth revealing auroras as the crew heads toward the moon." She said it was taken by astronaut Wiseman out of a window on the Orion spacecraft, and it features two auroras and zodiacal light "at the bottom right. It’s visible as the Earth eclipses to sun." "It’s great to think — with the exception of our four friends — all of us are represented in this image," Hawkins said. NASA RETURNS HUMANS TO DEEP SPACE AFTER OVER 50 YEARS WITH FEBRUARY ARTEMIS II MOON MISSION A second photo taken by Wiseman after the trans-lunar injection burn, which propels a spacecraft out of the Earth’s orbit, on Thursday shows the terminator line, separating day from night on Earth. "So, we continue to learn about our spacecraft as we operate it in deep space with crew for the first time and it’s important to remind ourselves of that as we learn a little bit more day-by-day," Hawkins said. ARTEMIS II CREW DESCRIBES LIFE ABOARD ORION SPACECRAFT ON HISTORIC JOURNEY TO THE MOON AND BACK Artemis II Ascent Flight Director Judd Frieling said after the translunar injection burn on Thursday that the crew did an inspection of their windows, had planned medical conferences, and while they were asleep, the ground crew checked to see how the spacecraft was functioning. And after the astronauts woke up Friday morning, they were able to talk to their families. "We had planned a trajectory correction burn," Frieling said. "The systems are doing so well now — navigation and propulsion systems together — that that was not needed. So, we’ll roll that into the next planned correction trajectory burn tomorrow." THE RACE TO THE MOON IS BACK — NASA NEEDS TO GET SERIOUS TO BEAT THE CHINESE Howard Hu, Orion’s program manager, said that the subsystems on the spacecraft continue to perform well, the air revitalization system is "doing very well" and the propellant usage was within 5% of their predicated usage limits. He said they are working through one pressurization issue that relates to helium that pressurizes propellant tanks that push out the oxidizer and the fuel to make some of the major burns. Hu said one branch had to be isolated, but it’s redundant and has no impact on the mission. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION "We’re able to do the rest of the burns across the mission without doing any regulation, what we call blowdown mode," he said. "In other words, there’s enough helium pressure in the tanks in the oxidizer itself that we can push out the fuel without needing to regulate or require more helium from the helium tanks." Hu also showed a photo of part of the Earth seen through a window on the spacecraft, which he said was also taken by Wiseman. "It just brings a lot of great emotion to me to see that picture being taken," Hu said. Hu showed another photo of the crew, joking that Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen looked like he wasn’t "working that hard, so I’m going to have to check to make sure if he’s doing anything more than lying there on the side here, but great to see the crew. Great to see their smiling faces and hear them talk about their experiences so far." Also on board the Orion capsule for the 10-day mission to fly around the moon is NASA Pilot Victor Glover and Mission Specialist Christina Koch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d056da3fb569bd90849fb9 Trump Administration Celebrates Good Friday in Official Messages te 2026-04-04T00:10:02.712Z Trump Administration Celebrates Good Friday in Official Messages President Trump and administration officials have extended more pronounced overtures to Christians in public statements and executive orders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0548c3fb569bd90849f82 Arizona's Tommy Lloyd agrees to extension amid status as potential candidate for UNC job te 2026-04-04T00:00:12.064Z Arizona's Tommy Lloyd agrees to extension amid status as potential candidate for UNC job “I'm happy to announce I'm staying at Arizona,” Lloyd said during his pre-practice news conference at the Final Four. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69d0548b3fb569bd90849f79 Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets te 2026-04-04T00:00:11.580Z Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home