https://meenews.co/post/6a296e31ee6011c3f4ec8b4c Sedona Hummingbird Festival registration opens te 2026-06-10T14:01:21.848Z Sedona Hummingbird Festival registration opens Banding demonstrations began biweekly in mid-May Alice Madar, the executive director of the Sedona-based International Hummingbird Society, said her favorite part of the annual Hummingbird Festival was the hummingbird breakfast. It had discontinued a few years after she first started attending about Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a296bbcee6011c3f4ec8aa5 Do not click fake 'account recovery' Amazon email te 2026-06-10T13:50:52.400Z Do not click fake 'account recovery' Amazon email Amazon is getting ready for Prime Day, and you can bet scammers are, too. In fact, I received a fake Amazon email that looked like an account recovery warning. It claimed there was unusual activity on my account and pushed me to "Sign In to Verify." That kind of message can make anyone uneasy. It certainly did for me. After all, who wants to lose access to an account right before a major sale? Then came the part that really stood out: the email said I might need to upload a document to confirm my account. That was the giveaway. A real deal can save you money. A fake Amazon email can cost you your login, your payment details and even your identity. Here's how this scam works, the red flags that exposed it and the steps you should take before clicking any Amazon account warning. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report The timing made this phishing email more convincing. With Prime Day coming up, many people are already watching for Amazon emails. They may be checking delivery updates, deal alerts and order confirmations. That creates the perfect opening for a fake account warning. The email used the same tricks you see in many phishing scams. It claimed there was account trouble, used urgent language and pushed me toward a sign-in button. That is exactly what scammers want. They want you to react before you inspect the message. They want you to sign in before you think through the request. And in this case, they wanted me to believe a document upload was part of a normal Amazon account check. This fake Amazon email had several warning signs. First, it landed in my junk folder. That alone does not prove fraud, but it should make you cautious. Second, the subject line sounded awkward. It said, "Account Recovery: Sign-in and Verify your Amazon account." That wording felt stiff and a little off. Third, the greeting was generic. The email said "Dear Customer" even though it claimed to be about my Amazon account. That alone does not prove the email is fake, but it adds to the concern. Fourth, the message created urgency. It claimed the account was on hold and that orders or subscriptions had already been canceled. Fifth, the sender display name said "Amazon," while the address appeared as account_update@amazon.com. That may look official at first. Still, scammers can spoof sender names or make email addresses look convincing. Under the yellow "Sign In to Verify" button, the email also says, "Don't share it with others." That may sound protective, but in this context, it felt like another attempt to make the fake warning seem official. The biggest warning sign came from the document request. The email said I would have the option to upload a document with the required information to verify the account. That should stop you cold. Scammers may be after more than your Amazon password. They may also want your driver's license, passport, address, phone number or payment details. This scam works because it hits a very real fear. Most people do not want to lose access to an online shopping account. That concern grows when a big sale is about to start. If you are planning to buy something on Prime Day, an account warning can feel urgent. The email also borrowed Amazon's familiar look. It used the Amazon name, a logo area and a yellow sign-in button. It also included a footer that appeared to show an Amazon.com link. That can make the message feel safer than it really is. Here is the problem. The visible link text in an email can mislead you. A link can appear to point to Amazon while sending you somewhere else. It can also pass through tracking links, redirects or look-alike pages. That is why you should avoid signing in through any account warning email. 120,000 FAKE SITES FUEL AMAZON PRIME DAY SCAMS If you click the link, you may land on a fake Amazon sign-in page. It may look close enough to fool you. Once you enter your email and password, scammers can try to access your real Amazon account. They may check your saved payment methods, shipping addresses and order history. They may also try that same password on other websites. That becomes a bigger risk if you reuse passwords. The document request adds another layer of danger. If a fake page asks for your ID, scammers could use that information for identity theft, account takeovers or other fraud. That is why one quick click can turn into a much bigger mess. A fake Amazon email can look convincing at first, so the best move is to slow down and use these simple checks before you click, sign in or share anything. Skip buttons like "Sign In to Verify," "View details" or "Restore access." Open the Amazon app or type Amazon.com into your browser yourself. After signing in directly, go to Your Account > Message Center. If the alert is real, you should see a matching message there. Scammers often say your account is locked, your orders were canceled, or you must act right away. That pressure is designed to make you click before thinking. If an email asks for a passport, driver's license or other document, stop. Contact Amazon through the app or website before sending anything. A password manager can help you spot fake login pages. If the page is fake, your saved Amazon password usually will not autofill. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at CyberGuy.com. Install strong antivirus software on your computer, phone and tablet. Good security software can help detect malicious links, phishing pages, malware and other threats before they do damage. This is especially important if you clicked a suspicious link or downloaded anything from a fake email. Security software should back up your smart habits, not replace them. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Scammers often build more convincing attacks with information they find about you online. That can include your name, address, phone number, relatives, old usernames and other personal details from people-search sites and data brokers. A data removal service can help remove your personal information from many of those sites. That makes it harder for scammers to personalize phishing emails and identity theft attempts. 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. Forward suspicious Amazon emails to reportascam@amazon.com. Then delete the message from your inbox or junk folder. JANUARY SCAMS SURGE: WHY FRAUD SPIKES AT THE START OF THE YEAR Prime Day is a great time to find real deals, but it is also a busy season for fake Amazon emails. Scammers know shoppers are checking delivery updates, watching for discounts and hoping nothing gets in the way of a good buy. That is what made this email so sneaky. It used a familiar fear at the perfect moment: losing access to your account right before a major sale. The safest move is to slow down before you click. Do not trust the button. Do not trust the sender name alone. Open the Amazon app or type Amazon.com into your browser and check your account yourself. Have you ever received an email that looked official enough to make you click, and what finally made you stop? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report HOW TO DETECT FAKE AMAZON EMAILS AND AVOID IMPERSONATION SCAMS Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29697eee6011c3f4ec8a41 Cubs World Series hero embracing Chicago in retirement as 10-year anniversary of broken curse approaches te 2026-06-10T13:41:18.083Z Cubs World Series hero embracing Chicago in retirement as 10-year anniversary of broken curse approaches This November will mark 10 years since the Chicago Cubs were champions for the first time in several generations. On Nov. 2, 2016, the Cubs broke a curse that had lasted 108 years, winning their first World Series title four years before the Titanic even sank, and many members of the team will get back to Wrigley Field next month to celebrate. "It's crazy. Time flies. I mean, it was a special team, special run, and it's gonna be fun to celebrate it," Anthony Rizzo recently told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Now in retirement, Rizzo, who signed a one-day contract to retire a Cub after spending nearly four years with the New York Yankees, has been back in Chicago attending Cubs games and recording a podcast with former World Series teammate David Ross. But recently, as the World Cup nears, he partnered with Abbott and Real Madrid to help give rising soccer stars in Chicago a chance to play for the Abbott Dream Team. The 16 selected male and female "Abbott Dream Team" members, ages 18–19, will travel to Spain on an all‑expenses‑paid trip to train at Real Madrid's official facilities. "Giving back in the community here in Chicago means the world to me, and these kids getting an opportunity to go to Real Madrid, practice, and train there is pretty special," Rizzo said. "It's a really cool program, they're both respective leaders in their industry, bringing together kids playing soccer, and then harping on the nutrition side of it, as well, means a lot, because it takes a lot to get to the next level, and the fact that Abbott's drilling these kids with nutrition and the importance of it, I think is very important as well." BLUE JAYS RALLY WHILE ORIOLES' DOUBLE-PLAY ATTEMPT NEGATED AS UMPS RULE INFIELDER FAILED TO TRY TO TAG RUNNER "Everyone's talented when you get to the higher levels, right? Everyone has the talent, but it's the mental capacity, it's the little things, and nutrition is, I think, for me, one of the most important things," Rizzo added. "You don't really see the results on the field, but you feel you're gonna recover better, you're gonna sleep better, you have more energy, so taking care of your body is very important, and I let them know that when you get to a certain level, the talent level evens out, and it's what separates you from making it, or getting that opportunity, or being ready for that opportunity when it comes." Rizzo, of course, knows what it takes to get to, and succeed at, the next level. He found the ultimate success with that 2016 title, which obviously came with additional pressure. But the former first baseman said that, despite fans' desperate desire for a drought to end, he was able to maintain business as usual in the World Series in which he hit .360 with a 1.084 OPS. "You don't really feel as much of that weight, because you're in the World Series, you're at the highest level, you're one of two teams standing, right? So, all the drought stuff comes in on the outside, and I was only there for five or six years up to that point, so, the previous 102 years ... You just have to, you have to be able to have perspective on it," Rizzo said. "You have to be able to laugh about it, and for us, we just kept all the outside noise outside, and we just focused on what we had to do to win." The 2016 Cubs will gather on July 18, 10 years to the day Rizzo hit a three-run homer off New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz in a 5-1 victory to go to 56-36. 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/6a29694eee6011c3f4ec89fd Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business te 2026-06-10T13:40:30.330Z Jedify raises $24M to help companies arm AI agents with context on their business The funding round was led by Norwest, with participation S Capital VC, Cerca Partners, and Oceans Ventures. Snowflake Ventures also participated as a strategic investor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29671dee6011c3f4ec88e9 Former Disney star reveals her 'genius hack' for cooling down on delayed flight te 2026-06-10T13:31:09.288Z Former Disney star reveals her 'genius hack' for cooling down on delayed flight Former Disney Channel star Leigh-Allyn Baker posted a very talkable video recently showing how she soaked her feet in a cup of ice water while stuck on a delayed airplane — prompting numerous reactions, including many positive ones.  Best known for playing Amy Duncan on Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie," Baker shared the video after her flight sat on the runway for roughly two hours with apparently little air conditioning. "SOS. Stuck on a plane, sitting on the runway, for TWO HOURS," Baker wrote in the video's caption. PASSENGERS SHARE 'WEIRDEST' THINGS SEEN ON PLANES, INCLUDING UNUSUAL FOODS, BARE FEET AND BARNYARD ANIMALS "Almost no A/C! This and menopause are NOT a good combination," she also wrote.  "So I decided to pretend it was just a day to dip my toes in the pool to cool off. This is survival, guys. Don’t judge." Baker told Fox News Digital the cooling method was born out of necessity during the lengthy delay. The actress said that while filming Christmas movies during the summer, she learned ice can be an effective way to cool down. "My feet were on fire," Baker said. "And imagining a day at a tiny pool seemed nice … and hilarious." HOLLYWOOD ACTOR BLASTS AIRPLANE MODE AS 'NONSENSE' IN HILARIOUS PODCAST FLIGHT RANT Rather than complain about the situation, Baker said she decided to have some fun with it. "I could whine and complain about it, or I could get creative, make light of the situation and spread some laughter," she said. Baker also said she believes the post resonated with many followers because it showed an imperfect moment. "I believe the world is craving authenticity," she said. "Imperfection is refreshing in a social media climate that just pushes perfect lives and perfect moments." 'WORST PLANE RIDE': AIRLINE PASSENGER CLAIMS SHE WAS REPEATEDLY SHOVED FOR RECLINING HER SEAT She added that fellow passengers in her row found her stunt amusing. "My row mates couldn’t stop laughing," Baker said. The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable. Others said they felt it was unsanitary. After posting the video, Baker clarified in the comments section that her feet had not touched the airplane floor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "For the record ... my feet never touched the airplane floor," she wrote in the comments section. "They went straight from my shoes to the pool." Diane Gottsman, a Texas-based etiquette expert who was not present on the flight, told Fox News Digital that passengers should remain mindful of how their behavior affects those around them, particularly in confined spaces. "As in every public space, we all have a responsibility to be aware of our surroundings and show respect for those standing, walking, or seated around us," Gottsman said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES She added that airplanes can already be stressful environments for both passengers and crew members. "Placing your feet in shared areas, or using drinking cups as a spa treatment on a flight, is simply asking for negative feedback," Gottsman said. Many social media users disagreed with that — calling the move "brilliant" and "creative." "This is so Amy Duncan and I love it," one commenter wrote, referencing Baker's "Good Luck Charlie" character. Another commenter said the idea was "actually genius." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ A third wrote, "Do what you gotta do to stay cool!!" Another person wrote, "Hey, if it works, that’s what counts! Making note of this hack." Still another chimed in, "I’m stealing that idea for my next trip!"  "I love this so much! You are amazing," a fan gushed. Others questioned whether the foot soak was appropriate in a confined public space. A commenter said, "I hope you know the girl sitting next to you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a296708ee6011c3f4ec88db We found 10 patriotic deals in Amazon's America 250 shop — all under $50 te 2026-06-10T13:30:48.967Z We found 10 patriotic deals in Amazon's America 250 shop — all under $50 America's 250th anniversary is here, and Amazon is celebrating with patriotic gear to help you commemorate the occasion. Whether you're looking for collectible whiskey glasses, classic baseball caps, garden flags or other Americana-inspired finds, these products make it easy to celebrate the nation's historic birthday. READ MORE: America 250 is coming: What to know and the best commemorative gear to buy This America 250 baseball cap is the kind of patriotic gear you can wear well beyond the Fourth of July. For less than $20, it features anniversary dates alongside a bold bald eagle and the American flag design. Choose from classic red and blue colorways or opt for a camouflage version. Raise a toast to America's 250th anniversary with this whiskey glass. The detailed design features an eagle, American flag and the words "We are the People," creating a classic keepsake that celebrates the nation's history while serving your favorite pour. READ MORE: Celebrate America's 250th with these patriotic keepsakes and collectibles, from $16 Give your Fourth of July outfit a rugged update with this distressed America 250 hat. Red, white and blue fabric shows through the worn-in detailing, creating a subtle patriotic look without sacrificing style. The denim construction adds a classic, lived-in feel that pairs well with everything from jeans to a simple T-shirt. This America 250 anniversary T-shirt comes directly from the official Amazon storefront. The understated design offers a simple way to commemorate the nation's milestone birthday, making it a suitable choice for those who prefer a more subtle look. READ MORE: 18 brands still making cookware and kitchen tools in the U.S. — from skillets to spatulas This patriotic T-shirt combines classic Americana imagery, including an eagle and an American flag-inspired cross, with the dates marking the nation's 250th anniversary. Available in more than a dozen colors, it offers plenty of options to match your personal style while celebrating the milestone. Accessorize your America 250 look with these American flag heart earrings. The dangly design is festive enough for the occasion, so you'll be sure to stand out. It's the perfect patriotic addition to your wardrobe for less than $10.  This spirited V-neck T-shirt features an eagle and an American flag graphic, while the star-patterned trim adds an extra Americana-inspired touch. The shirt is available in sizes S through XXL. READ MORE: Shopping for America 250? Here's what's actually made in the USA — and what's imported Every Fourth of July celebration deserves a flag, and this American 250 edition adds a commemorative touch to the occasion. The flag incorporates classic red, white and blue elements alongside text inspired by the Constitution, while 13 stars representing the original colonies surround the nation's 250th anniversary dates. The result is a distinctive design that honors a special year in American history. More than 1,000 shoppers bought this America 250 garden flag last month, and at just $10, it's a great way to add patriotic flair to your yard. The double-sided design showcases artwork from every angle without taking up much space. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Show your patriotic side without sacrificing comfort with this American flag polo. The quick-drying fabric helps keep you comfortable on hot days, while the classic design works just as well for a round of golf as it does for a backyard barbecue or casual Friday at the office. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29629bee6011c3f4ec881d Trump’s counterterrorism strategy scores big wins against global terror threats te 2026-06-10T13:11:55.211Z Trump’s counterterrorism strategy scores big wins against global terror threats Last month, Iranian proxy Kataib Hezbollah terrorist Mohammad al Saadi was arrested in Turkey and extradited to New York City, where he was charged with planning and executing terrorist attacks in Europe and the U.S. Al Saadi was accused of firebombing the Bank of New York Mellon in Amsterdam, stabbing two Jewish victims in London, and shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto. He was also allegedly targeting Ivanka Trump for assassination. Al Saadi, who reportedly received training from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), posted a picture of the Kushner home in Florida on social media and boasted that he was "currently in the stage of surveillance and analysis...our revenge is a matter of time." Al Saadi sought to assassinate Ivanka Trump because he wanted to avenge the kinetic strike President Trump launched during his first term, which eliminated IRGC Commander Qasem Soleimani. FBI BRINGS IRAQI MAN ACCUSED OF COORDINATING NEARLY 20 TERROR ATTACKS IN EUROPE TO FACE TRIAL IN NEW YORK Al Saadi, a 32-year-old Iraqi national who was on his way to Russia when he was arrested, established a travel agency, which specialized in religious trips and gave him cover to travel around the world to connect with terrorist cells. When he was arrested he had an Iraqi Service Passport, a special travel document issued to Iraqi government employees only obtained with the consent of the Prime Minister. In another successful overseas counterterrorism operation last month, the U.S. and Nigerian Military forces killed senior ISIS terrorist leader Abu Bilal al Manuki, a Nigerian national, who was responsible for global terrorist operations and had also planned terrorist attacks in West Africa and the Sahel. Specific details about how the U.S. and our Nigerian partners found, fixed, and finished al Manuki have not been released. The Biden administration designated al Manuki as a global terrorist in 2023. According to Nigerian military officials, al Manuki was responsible for supplying ISIS with weapons, explosives, and drones. These two exquisite kill/capture counterterrorism operations followed the path set out in the Trump administration's Counterterrorism Strategy, which was released in early May 2026 and emphasized the priority of targeting terrorists including al Qaeda and ISIS with external operations capabilities. The Counterterrorism Strategy reflects the president's commander's intent to "identify terror actors and plots before they happen" so that the U.S. government can undertake preemptive measures, thereby denying the terrorists the opportunity to inflict harm on our citizens and homeland. Since 9/11, the U.S. has developed highly sophisticated counterterrorism tactics by fusing the work of our intelligence agencies with law enforcement and elite U.S. military capabilities. Additionally, as the Counterterrorism Strategy highlights, "there are a number of nations around the world whose militaries, law enforcement agencies, and intelligence units have become the United States' close CT allies and partners." That includes Africa, where according to the Counterterrorism Strategy, the U.S. strategic objective is to "guarantee that none of the Jihadi groups can build a base of operations that allows them to plot and execute attacks against the United States and American interests around the world." IRANIAN SLEEPER CELLS POSE WORLD CUP THREAT, FORMER FBI AGENT WARNS, URGES TRUMP TO SEND STARK WARNING Both of these impactful counterterrorism operations went off without a hitch because our foreign partners - Nigeria in the case of al Manuki and Turkey in the case of al Saadi- served as powerful force multipliers for our counterterrorism mission. The foundation for our success was the human intelligence on which we relied to find and fix the targets. We will still need to be alert for the possibility that remnants of al Saadi's network might seek to follow through on his terrorist attack plans and the same holds true for al Manuki's ISIS terrorist network, who no doubt will continue to plot and plan against us. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Bottom line, there should be no safe haven for terrorists who seek to do us harm. And that means we need a forward deployed small footprint of U.S. intelligence and military focused relentlessly not on nation building but on our sacred counterterrorism mission. Geographic separation no longer grants us immunity from terrorist threats because the world is so interconnected. If we fail to deal with terrorist threats over there, then those threats will materialize on our shores over here. As World Cup begins, there is no question that terrorists have in their crosshairs these high profile soccer games and their massive fanbase. Expect the U.S. Intelligence Community, law enforcement, and the U.S. military together with our foreign allies and partners to be mounting a full court press to ensure the games go on safely and securely. That's what implementing an effective Counterterrorism Strategy is all about. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAN HOFFMAN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a296287ee6011c3f4ec8814 Dennis Quaid ditched LA for Nashville after the once 'fantastic' city went 'downhill' te 2026-06-10T13:11:35.290Z Dennis Quaid ditched LA for Nashville after the once 'fantastic' city went 'downhill' Dennis Quaid is opening up about why he left Los Angeles, saying the once "fantastic" city has been on a downward slide for years. The 72-year-old actor joined the growing exodus of residents fleeing LA when he moved to Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Lauren Savoie, 33, in 2020. During an interview with Fox News Digital, "The Parent Trap" star, who lived in LA for decades, explained how he became frustrated and disillusioned with the management of the city, a sentiment that he believes is shared by many, particularly following the devastating California fires in early 2025. DENNIS QUAID SLAMS EXTREME LEFT SHIFT IN HOLLYWOOD: 'WHAT USED TO BE, YOU CAN'T BE ANYMORE' "It used to be such a great town and the '90s was nice. And then it's been kind of going downhill and I feel like people pay these taxes for no services is what it gets down to," he said at the country music festival CMA Fest on Saturday. "And then fire happens and it kind of exposes all those things that go on that should be taken care of," Quaid continued. "So people are — people are angry and half angry, and they're half kind of feel like giving up, to tell you the truth." "I'm just one of thousands who have left, and I don't know, I hope the town comes back," he added. "I really do. It used to be such a fantastic town. It was. It was a great community, too. And something's happened. People need to be inspired there." Despite making Nashville his primary residence, Quaid maintained a home in LA's Brentwood neighborhood. In January 2025, Quaid was forced to evacuate his house during the fires, which destroyed more than 18,000 buildings and claimed 31 lives. WATCH HERE: DENNIS QUAID SAYS HE'S ‘JUST ONE OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE LEFT' LA Quaid has been an outspoken critic of LA Mayor Karen Bass over the city's handling of the fires. The actor previously slammed Bass for leaving the country on a trip to Ghana as the blazes erupted. Quaid also blasted local leadership over its preparedness and response, water shortages and cuts to the Los Angeles Fire Department's budget. Following the fires, Quaid actively participated in the "They Let Us Burn" protests as well as calling for Bass to resign and supporting recall efforts against her. Quaid has described himself as a "commonsense independent" who leans conservative and previously slammed what he said was the "extremely" left shift in Hollywood. He publicly endorsed President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election and appeared at conservative political events.  When asked about his thoughts on the LA mayoral primary race, Quaid voiced his support for Spencer Pratt. The 42-year-old former reality star is a registered Republican who ran as an Independent in the nonpartisan race. "I hope Pratt wins," he told Fox News Digital. SPENCER PRATT SAYS HE DOESN'T WANT CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS IN HIS LA MAYORAL CAMPAIGN, LOVES ATTACKS Quaid previously endorsed "The Hills" alum's campaign during an interview with Fox News Digital at the 2nd Annual Military & Veteran Entertainment Awards Gala in LA last month. The Emmy Award winner didn't hold back when asked why he was endorsing Pratt. "Why? What are you talking about? Why? Just look around, man," Quaid said. REALITY TV STAR SPENCER PRATT TESTS LA VOTERS' APPETITE FOR POLITICAL OUTSIDER Pratt, who has also been a vocal critic of Bass over her response to the fires after losing his own home in the disaster, announced his surprise bid for City Hall at a "They Let Us Burn" protest in January. During his campaign, Pratt emphasized issues such as homelessness, public safety, wildfire response and infrastructure. In the June 2 primary election, Pratt spent several days in second place behind Bass and appeared on track for the November runoff before late-counted mail ballots steadily narrowed his lead and eventually pushed City Councilmember Nithya Raman ahead. Though California's vote count is still being finalized, Bass and Raman are now projected to advance to the November election. NE-YO EMBRACES COUNTRY’S EVERYDAY LIFESTYLE, SAYS R&B’S ‘SEXIEST GUY, ALL THE MONEY’ IMAGE ISN’T REALITY Beyond his frustrations with LA, Quaid has previously said that Nashville's thriving music scene helped draw him to the city. While best known for his acting work, Quaid has also pursued a decades-long music career. Quaid performs with his band, Dennis Quaid & The Sharks, and has released multiple albums, blending rock, country and gospel influences. In recent years, he has increasingly focused on faith-based music, including his 2023 gospel album "Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners." In 2019, Quaid began working with country music icons Tanya Tucker and the late Kris Kristofferson on a joint recording of the actor's gospel song, "On My Way to Heaven," which also featured Brandi Carlile. Though the song and an accompanying music video were completed years ago, the rollout was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DANICA MCKELLAR EXPLAINS WHY LA HAS LOST ITS APPEAL AS MORE CELEBRITIES FLEE HOLLYWOOD During CMA Fest, Quaid appeared with Tucker to discuss the music video for "On My Way to Heaven," which will be released alongside the audio single on June 20. While speaking with Fox News Digital ahead of the event, Quaid shared the story behind their collaboration. "I'd done a record with The Sharks that I had put the song 'On My Way to Heaven' on, and it came out and went nowhere," he recalled. "Then out of the blue, I get a call from 'TNT' Tanya Tucker, who was my leading lady 40 years before that." LAINEY WILSON SAYS CITY PEOPLE HAVE WRONG VIEW OF COUNTRY TOWNS AS SHE DEFENDS HER 'BLUE COLLAR' ROOTS "She was my first leading lady in movies," Quaid continued. "We did a TV movie called 'Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill.' Anyway, she called, and she says, 'I really like the song and I wanna do it.'" "'Really? Well, OK then,'" he remembered telling her. "And then she called back 10 minutes later and said, 'Kris Kristofferson wants to do it.' That blew my mind twice. And especially because Kris was, I mean, my hero from the time I was 17." "And then over the next two years, really, we recorded with Kris. And Brandi Carlile's doing backups on it. And this is around the time that Tanya was making a record with her. And, you know, it just came together slowly. And then COVID hit." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER  Reflecting on the song's origins, Quaid said the song emerged from one of the most transformative periods of his life, as he navigated recovery after his stint in rehab in the early 1990s, revisited religious texts and deepened his personal faith. "It was right after I got out of what I call 'cocaine school' — rehab," he recalled. "And it was a song that I wrote that night. You know, they tell you you need a higher power in that program there. I started rereading the Bible." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I'd read it when I was a kid and I read it cover to cover," Quaid continued. "I also read the 'Dhammapada' and the 'Bhagavad Gita' and all of them and stuff. It was really a personal relationship with Jesus which really struck me, which is what it's all about. And I wrote that song, you know, after doing that, also to let my mother know I was OK.'" When asked whether country music's emphasis on faith, family and hard work has contributed to its success, Quaid said those values have always been at the heart of the genre. "That's the way country music has always been, and it's grown," he said. "I grew up on country music, really, with Hank Williams. And my dad would listen to it in the car, the truck on his way to work, because it appealed to working people back then. And it was outside of rock and roll, but it influenced everything." "I can't think of a genre that's bigger," Quaid added. "Everybody loves it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a296273ee6011c3f4ec880b Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing executes a slide so illegal it would've made the 1980s proud te 2026-06-10T13:11:15.287Z Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing executes a slide so illegal it would've made the 1980s proud Los Angeles Dodgers' catcher Dalton Rushing reminded baseball fans of a simpler time with a perfectly executed slide Tuesday night against the Pirates. Unfortunately, it was only "perfectly executed" from about 1930 through 2016. Nowadays, what Rushing did in the fifth inning of Tuesday's eventual win over Pittsburgh is deemed illegal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Sad. We used to be a proper country! Anyway, take a look, and judge for yourself: First of all, the slide itself would've been textbook in the 1980s. They would've shown that on overhead projectors in high school clubhouses across the country. It's also genuinely funny that Dalton Rushing thought this would hold up in a court of law. What was he thinking here? I mean, he didn't even come CLOSE to the bag itself. I'd wager to say he was closer to sliding into the outfield grass than he was to sliding into the actual base. Amazing. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! For those wondering, Major League Baseball changed the sliding rules about a decade ago after Chase Utley famously tried to break Mets shortstop Rubén Tejada in half during the 2015 NLDS: From MLB: Rule 6.01 (j), the so-called "Chase Utley slide rule," has been clarified by Major League Baseball. In the process, the rule has been made more workable. Under the new Rule 6.01(j), a runner will have to make a "bona fide slide," which is defined as making contact with the ground before reaching the base, being able to and attempting to reach the base with a hand or foot, being able to and attempting to remain on the base at the completion of the slide (except at home plate) and not changing his path for the purpose of initiating contact with a fielder. That last one really hurts Rushing's case here, given the literal purpose of his slide was to take out the shortstop. Easy call for the umpires, I'd say. Pretty cut and dried stuff. Anyway, it reminded this MLB fan of simpler times. Some would argue they were better times. Nothing like being able to absolutely wallop someone to break up a double play, or score a run. Was it dangerous? You betcha. Did we love it? Absolutely. How can you not be romantic about baseball? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a296248ee6011c3f4ec87e8 Decart’s new world model can simulate hours of photorealistic driving — with some caveats te 2026-06-10T13:10:32.809Z Decart’s new world model can simulate hours of photorealistic driving — with some caveats Decart is launching Oasis 3, a real-time world model that generates photorealistic driving environments for autonomous vehicle testing, now available via API for developers to build on. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a296007ee6011c3f4ec878f The magic of Omaha: Why the College World Series is unlike anything else in sports that's worth the trip te 2026-06-10T13:00:55.771Z The magic of Omaha: Why the College World Series is unlike anything else in sports that's worth the trip If you're on the fence about making the trip to Omaha this week to root on your favorite team at the College World Series, just buy the ticket or make the drive. Just outside the gates of Charles Schwab Field sits a bar that has triggered one of the fiercest competitions that takes place off the actual field. How much alcohol are you prepared to drink, to help your team claim the status of Jell-O-Shot challenge champions? No, I'm being dead serious. Thanks to a clever idea started by Rocco's Pizza, the alcohol-infused competition has turned into a social media craze, with the leaderboard updated every few hours to keep fans not in Omaha abreast of the challenge. And yes, it's one of the smartest ideas in recent memory, with a large percentage of the money made going to a local food bank. TEXAS TECH'S BRENDAN SORSBY WON ROUND 2 BUT THE NCAA IS COMING BACK SWINGING IN LANDMARK CASE So, purchasing alcohol is actually helping people, just think of it that way. But, that's not the main reason why you make the trip out to Omaha. Not even close. I took my first flight to the beautiful state of Nebraska eight years ago, and it might be one of the best decisions I've made in my entire life around a sporting event. TROY PLAYER 'JABE RUTH' PROVES COLLEGE SPORTS CAN BE SAVED WITH THE MOST PATRIOTIC HOME RUN YOU'LL EVER SEE In reality, the moment you step off the plane at Eppley Airfield, you're hooked. Walking through the small terminal, with just around eight gates, the anticipation builds for what's to come over at least the next five days. Luckily, if you have the money to spend on a hotel within the five-mile radius of downtown Omaha, the entire College World Series is centrally located. I promise you that the folks who run this event, along with local community members, will make this trip an everlasting memory. Maybe you take a trip to the old stomping grounds of Rosenblatt Stadium, the previous home of the storied event, where there is still a unique setup that includes plenty of memories. Whether it's the tailgates that are happening in the parking lot just past the left field wall or the party that is going on at Rocco's Pizza & Cantina with the shot contest.  OLIVIA DUNNE, PAUL SKENES THROW DOWN JELL-O SHOTS WITH LSU FANS BEFORE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES GAME  I've never seen so many folks willing to spend thousands of dollars just to beat another team in a drinking contest, but never underestimate the power of liquor and college baseball fans. For the love of all that's good, please remember to pace yourselves. If you are booking a one-way flight to Omaha, prepare for a potentially long 12 days in Nebraska. It's going to be expensive, so maybe spend a few nights outside of the downtown area to help your finances, but make sure to spoil yourself at least once or twice while you’re out there. The double-elimination part only adds to the intrigue of it all. Make sure to enjoy these spots while you have some free time. But, it's inside the stadium where everything comes together for a fan of baseball. No matter if you don't follow the college game much, if any, experiencing the atmosphere in Omaha is worth the trip. I thought of it as a bucket-list item 10 years ago, until I finally arrived and was able to partake in the environment that brings together eight different groups of fans from across the country to one city that will leave you wanting to return. We talk about the "coolest experiences" in college basketball or football, but being in the area as fans converse through the streets around the stadium, while enjoying everything this beautiful city has to offer, might be one of the most fulfilling parts of my job. It's the pageantry that comes with standing along the street corner waiting for the team buses to arrive, or watching a team go through a 12-day gauntlet to win a national championship. Honestly, it's hard to really put your finger on just one part of the College World Series that makes it worth the trip. Take this year for example. The underdog story of the Troy Trojans making their first appearance in Omaha, out of the Sun Belt Conference. Or, West Virginia fans ready to bring that beautiful "Country Roads" hymnal to hopefully celebrate a win. Maybe, it's the Georgia Bulldogs looking to put a stamp on an SEC championship-winning season, or Ole Miss going on another run to secure a return trip to Omaha for the first time since 2022 where the Rebels won it all. Heck, North Carolina, Alabama and Texas all have an opportunity to win a national championship, which only adds to the intrigue of playing in the College World Series. I think I know who will win, but I also know that there have been times when I'm completely caught off-guard. Yes, I'm talking about Coastal Carolina in 2016 winning a national championship. It's up to the baseball gods now, so just enjoy the ride while you're in Omaha. Afterwards, make sure to share your experiences with me or find me around the stadium. Enjoy the trip to the College World Series! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a295daaee6011c3f4ec86d6 Why everyone’s an energy company now te 2026-06-10T12:50:50.888Z Why everyone’s an energy company now Electricity demand from AI data centers is pushing everyone — including automakers like GM and Ford — into the energy storage business. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a295d96ee6011c3f4ec86cd Snapchat limits users under 16 to sharing Spotlights with friends te 2026-06-10T12:50:30.402Z Snapchat limits users under 16 to sharing Spotlights with friends Users under 16 years old will get a separate profile to show Stories and Spotlight posts to friends that they follow back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a295bb0ee6011c3f4ec86b3 Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 te 2026-06-10T12:42:24.887Z Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Powerball - June 6 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a295b9cee6011c3f4ec86aa Movies and TV shows casting in Tucson te 2026-06-10T12:42:04.012Z Movies and TV shows casting in Tucson Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Tucson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a295b86ee6011c3f4ec86a1 Movies and TV shows casting in Tucson te 2026-06-10T12:41:42.892Z Movies and TV shows casting in Tucson Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a295912ee6011c3f4ec85fe Kyle Busch's son suffers heartbreak in emotional return to racing after father's stunning death te 2026-06-10T12:31:14.408Z Kyle Busch's son suffers heartbreak in emotional return to racing after father's stunning death Brexton Busch, the 11-year-old son of the late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, suffered heartbreak on the final lap in his return to racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch led the majority of Tuesday's Summer Shootout, but came up just short after being passed on the final turn by Landon Thrasher. It was Brexton's first race back since his father died late last month just days before he was set to race at Charlotte in the Coca-Cola 600. Busch, 41, died May 21 after a battle with pneumonia turned into sepsis. The two-time NASCAR champion collapsed during a simulator session the Wednesday of race week, and was rushed to the hospital. He died the next day. The entire Busch family including Brexton, mother Samantha and his sister, Lennix, were honored during an emotional pre-race ceremony last month. That was the last time any of the Busches made a public appearance until last week, when Brexton returned to Charlotte for practice ahead of Tuesday's race. KYLE BUSCH'S 11-YEAR-OLD SON TAKES BIG STEP IN RACING WORLD NEARLY TWO WEEKS AFTER HIS DAD'S STUNNING DEATH First of all, what a solid pass by Landon Thrasher. Never heard of the kid until last night, but that was textbook stuff. Yes, it ruined what would've been a great story, but that's racing. It ain't all ham and eggs on the track, you know. Kyle Busch would be the first to tell us that. I'd imagine he told Brexton that a thousand times. By the looks of it, though, Brexton Busch will be just fine in terms of racing. The kid can wheel an automobile, and will undoubtedly be in NASCAR sooner rather than later. In fact, Richard Childress is currently holding a spot for him when he's ready. RCR announced last month that Busch's No. 8 would be suspended permanently unless Brexton wanted to use it should he enter the series. For those keeping tabs at home, Brexton can compete in the NASCAR Truck Series as early as 16. He cannot turn laps in a Cup car until he's 18. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing," the team said in a statement. Brexton has been an up-and-coming racer for some time now. In recent years, Kyle had spent much of his own racing season following Brexton around during the week. Samantha Busch is among the most active of the drivers' wives on social media, and has spent several years now documenting life with both Kyle and Brexton racing. Earlier this year, Brexton raced against his dad for the first time at the Tulsa Shootout. Good stuff. The Busch Family was born to race, clearly. Kyle was a two-time Cup champ. Kurt Busch won a title in 2004. Brexton is clearly on the same track. Heck, even Tom Busch, Kyle's 51-year-old father, led laps this week. That's right. Take a look at how Tuesday's race began: Lordy. Nothing like a little tug at the heartstrings to get this Wednesday started, huh? Good to see Brexton Busch back behind the wheel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2958e8ee6011c3f4ec85dc Why two SpaceX alumni are betting on solar and batteries to power the AI craze te 2026-06-10T12:30:32.411Z Why two SpaceX alumni are betting on solar and batteries to power the AI craze Ambrosia Energy wants to build power plants in less than 12 months while undercutting natural gas. It hopes to build gigawatts worth by 2030. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29568eee6011c3f4ec856c Avalanche’s desktop fusion reactor delivers blistering-hot plasma te 2026-06-10T12:20:30.081Z Avalanche’s desktop fusion reactor delivers blistering-hot plasma Fusion power startup Avalanche Energy said its reactor prototype heated a plasma to over 10 million degrees C. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a295460ee6011c3f4ec8522 Belfast burns after Sudanese migrant arrested in brutal knife attack te 2026-06-10T12:11:12.829Z Belfast burns after Sudanese migrant arrested in brutal knife attack A Sudanese asylum seeker accused of blinding a Belfast man in one eye during a stabbing attack appeared in court Wednesday as anti-immigrant unrest spread across Northern Ireland. Hadi Alodid, 30, was ordered to be held in jail after appearing by video in Belfast Magistrates' Court, where prosecutors accused him of blinding Stephen Ogilvie in his left eye during Monday's attack. Alodid was charged with attempted murder, threatening to kill a radiographer and possessing a knife. He declined legal representation through an Arabic interpreter and did not enter a plea. The attack, which occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday in north Belfast and was captured in graphic video footage that quickly spread online, sparked outrage and fueled demonstrations that turned violent overnight. Police said Ogilvie, a man in his 40s, suffered serious injuries to his face, neck, back and eyes, and officers recovered what they believe was a kitchen knife from the scene. POLICE USE WATER CANNON IN RESPONSE TO ANTI-IMMIGRANT VIOLENCE IN NORTHERN IRELAND TOWN Video circulating online appeared to show members of the public confronting the attacker, including one person wielding a hurling stick. PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson praised the bystanders as "heroic," saying their intervention helped save the victim's life. Police said Alodid entered Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland in 2023, applied for asylum and was granted a five-year permit to remain. Authorities initially identified him as Somali before later correcting his nationality to Sudanese. PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said investigators had "no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident" and were not seeking additional suspects. WAVE OF ALLEGED MIGRANT MURDERS IGNITES FURY ACROSS US AS OFFICIALS WARN OF MORE CARNAGE, CRACKDOWN NEEDED Masked men set fire to several homes they believed housed immigrants following the incident. They also burned trash bins, torched a Belfast bus and threw objects at police officers. Firefighters rescued multiple people from burning homes. Police said they had declared a critical incident and increased their presence across Northern Ireland amid concerns about further unrest. Anselme Shima, a Belfast resident originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said he witnessed the aftermath of the unrest near his home. DUBLIN PROTESTERS CLASH WITH POLICE, BURN VEHICLE AFTER MIGRANT ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING IRISH GIRL "I've lived on my street for almost 10 years, I have a good relationship with my neighbors, but last night was a horrific one," he told Reuters. "We don't know what to do. I'm scared. Seeing this, I'm wondering if I'm next." First Minister Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Fein described the unrest as "thuggery." "Groups of masked men burning families out of their homes is nothing less than disgusting cowardice," she said. AUSTRIA STABBING ATTACK SUSPECT IS SYRIAN MIGRANT WHO PLEDGED ALLEGIANCE TO ISLAMIC STATE, OFFICIALS SAY Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly of the Democratic Unionist Party said that "taking frustration at the evil actions of a person out on those who had no part in it is utterly wrong." British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the stabbing attack "sickening" and condemned violence targeting people because of their background. "The scenes in Belfast last night were shocking and completely unacceptable," Starmer wrote on X. "There is no justification for the violence and disorder that we saw threatening our communities, nor for those who encouraged it, online or elsewhere. It is clear that people were targeted last night because of their background and I will not tolerate it." AMERICAN TOURIST STABBED IN FACE BY SYRIAN AFTER DEFENDING WOMEN ON GERMAN TRAM: REPORT The unrest was amplified online by anti-immigration activists, including Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson. Some politicians said the stabbing should prompt a review of the open border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, a highly sensitive issue because free movement across the border is a central pillar of the peace process that largely ended decades of violence known as "The Troubles." The conflict involving Irish republican and British loyalist militants, as well as U.K. security forces, left nearly 3,600 people dead before the 1998 peace accord. Much of Tuesday's unrest took place in working-class areas where former paramilitary groups continue to wield influence. HENRY NOWAK’S KILLING EXPOSES BRITAIN’S DANGEROUS TWO-TIER JUSTICE SYSTEM The case comes amid ongoing debate in Britain over another fatal stabbing that drew national attention in Southampton, England, last year. Henry Nowak, who was White, was killed by Vickrum Digwa, a Sikh man who falsely claimed to police that he had been the victim of a racist assault by Nowak. Officers initially treated the wounded Nowak as a suspect before recognizing his injuries and attempting to save his life. Digwa was convicted of murder and sentenced last week to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years. The case has fueled debate about policing and race, and a protest following the killing turned violent, with some participants attacking officers with chairs and rocks. Several people were later charged with violent disorder. Fox News Digital's Efrat Lachter and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29544cee6011c3f4ec8519 Former Disney star reveals her 'genius hack' for cooling down on delayed flight te 2026-06-10T12:10:52.889Z Former Disney star reveals her 'genius hack' for cooling down on delayed flight Former Disney Channel star Leigh-Allyn Baker posted a very talkable video recently showing how she soaked her feet in a cup of ice water while stuck on a delayed airplane — prompting numerous reactions, including many positive ones.  Best known for playing Amy Duncan on Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie," Baker shared the video after her flight sat on the runway for roughly two hours with apparently little air conditioning. "SOS. Stuck on a plane, sitting on the runway, for TWO HOURS," Baker wrote in the video's caption. PASSENGERS SHARE 'WEIRDEST' THINGS SEEN ON PLANES, INCLUDING UNUSUAL FOODS, BARE FEET AND BARNYARD ANIMALS "Almost no A/C! This and menopause are NOT a good combination," she also wrote.  "So I decided to pretend it was just a day to dip my toes in the pool to cool off. This is survival, guys. Don’t judge." Baker told Fox News Digital the cooling method was born out of necessity during the lengthy delay. The actress said that while filming Christmas movies during the summer, she learned ice can be an effective way to cool down. "My feet were on fire," Baker said. "And imagining a day at a tiny pool seemed nice … and hilarious." HOLLYWOOD ACTOR BLASTS AIRPLANE MODE AS 'NONSENSE' IN HILARIOUS PODCAST FLIGHT RANT Rather than complain about the situation, Baker said she decided to have some fun with it. "I could whine and complain about it, or I could get creative, make light of the situation and spread some laughter," she said. Baker also said she believes the post resonated with many followers because it showed an imperfect moment. "I believe the world is craving authenticity," she said. "Imperfection is refreshing in a social media climate that just pushes perfect lives and perfect moments." 'WORST PLANE RIDE': AIRLINE PASSENGER CLAIMS SHE WAS REPEATEDLY SHOVED FOR RECLINING HER SEAT She added that fellow passengers in her row found her stunt amusing. "My row mates couldn’t stop laughing," Baker said. The clip quickly drew mixed reactions online, with some viewers calling the move creative and relatable. Others said they felt it was unsanitary. After posting the video, Baker clarified in the comments section that her feet had not touched the airplane floor. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "For the record ... my feet never touched the airplane floor," she wrote in the comments section. "They went straight from my shoes to the pool." Diane Gottsman, a Texas-based etiquette expert who was not present on the flight, told Fox News Digital that passengers should remain mindful of how their behavior affects those around them, particularly in confined spaces. "As in every public space, we all have a responsibility to be aware of our surroundings and show respect for those standing, walking, or seated around us," Gottsman said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES She added that airplanes can already be stressful environments for both passengers and crew members. "Placing your feet in shared areas, or using drinking cups as a spa treatment on a flight, is simply asking for negative feedback," Gottsman said. Many social media users disagreed with that — calling the move "brilliant" and "creative." "This is so Amy Duncan and I love it," one commenter wrote, referencing Baker's "Good Luck Charlie" character. Another commenter said the idea was "actually genius." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ A third wrote, "Do what you gotta do to stay cool!!" Another person wrote, "Hey, if it works, that’s what counts! Making note of this hack." Still another chimed in, "I’m stealing that idea for my next trip!"  "I love this so much! You are amazing," a fan gushed. Others questioned whether the foot soak was appropriate in a confined public space. A commenter said, "I hope you know the girl sitting next to you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29520aee6011c3f4ec84a5 Game 4 NBA Finals betting turns to the prop market after striking out on the last two games of the series te 2026-06-10T12:01:14.342Z Game 4 NBA Finals betting turns to the prop market after striking out on the last two games of the series I find the narratives around the NBA just as intriguing as the games and betting options. There are so many people who claim to hate the NBA or not watch it that have opinions on what players are doing. In the world of hot takes and quick highlights on social media, this is no surprise. People see one thing and make a universal opinion. If that’s you, I suggest not sports betting. While there is some benefit from trusting your gut, you really need to be a critical thinker. I’m trying to dissect Game 4 and see what the best option is as the Spurs look to tie up the series with the Knicks. I thought Game 2 was the Spurs' best game. I guess I was wrong considering they won Game 3. I’m wrong about a lot of things. This was a total back-and-forth battle, and the final score shows a difference of just four points. However, there really was only one quarter of the game that the Knicks excelled. The Spurs jumped out to a quick lead. Then they gave it all back (and then some) in the second. They won the third and fourth to get the series to 2-1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Going down 3-1 is not a death sentence. But, the Spurs really need to avoid it. We know that it is possible to still win, but getting 2-2 means they’ve taken back home court advantage. Victor Wembanyama since the start of the second quarter in Game 2 has scored 54 points, so maybe he has figured some things out about the Knicks' approach to him. Maybe it is just that the Spurs are shooting better in that span. I wouldn’t make too many conclusions one way or another. Like a lot of teams when the 3s are falling, the Spurs are unbeatable. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! You can actually say the same about the New York Knicks. I took them in Game 3 because I felt like they took the best shot from San Antonio, but maybe the hoopla around the game was too much for them to overcome. Jalen Brunson was his typical dominant self. Let me get this out of the way -- he is a foul baiter, he flops, but he is damn good at basketball. He plays incredibly well off of two feet, is creative with getting the shot he wants, and he has no fear. These are the things you see when you watch a full game and not just a clip of him being pushed by Wemby. Which, by the way, is also being misconstrued. Brunson was holding Wembanyama’s arm and jersey. That’s when he was pushed. It’s almost never a one-sided thing with any instance. But, I wouldn’t be surprised to see a cheap shot or two on Wemby tonight. The Knicks really need to avoid that, though. They are in the driver’s seat. They have a lead, they’ve won two close games. And now they just need to find a way to knock some shots down tonight. If you’re a Spurs fan, you’re saying this series easily could be 2-1 San Antonio. If you’re a Knicks fan, you’re saying you could be up 3-0 without any real argument against it. The realist recognizes this series has had two games that were toss-ups and one where the Knicks were just better, longer. New York probably would benefit from a shorter rotation. I get that their bench (and actually using them) helped get them here, but Mikal Bridges played 29 minutes. Sure he barely shot, but his defense is what keeps him out there. Josh Hart is playing great and in my eyes needs 40 minutes. Bridges said he needs to play better, and I expect he will, but I’d be surprised if he scored 13 points. I’ll take the under. I like the superstars to do their things tonight. Brunson and Wembanyama should both get over their totals (27.5 and 26.5, respectively). I’ll stick with prop bets after I’ve given back my wins from Game 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2951e2ee6011c3f4ec8496 ActBlue C.E.O. to Invoke Fifth Amendment in Testimony to Congress te 2026-06-10T12:00:34.409Z ActBlue C.E.O. to Invoke Fifth Amendment in Testimony to Congress The head of the Democratic fund-raising behemoth was called to testify on Wednesday about reports that she may have misled Congress about how it vets foreign donations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294fb3ee6011c3f4ec8421 Kansas boy discovers 15-foot marine reptile fossil from 85 million years ago during geology field trip te 2026-06-10T11:51:15.369Z Kansas boy discovers 15-foot marine reptile fossil from 85 million years ago during geology field trip A Kansas boy searching for fossils during a geology club field trip stumbled onto something far bigger than expected: the remains of a 15-foot-long marine reptile that swam an ancient sea 85 million years ago. Corbin Bullard was just 11 years old when he spotted several large vertebrae protruding from rock at a quarry near his hometown of Clearwater, Kansas, during a September 2025 outing with the Sedgwick County 4-H Geology Club. "I didn't know what it was, but I knew that it was something big," Bullard told FOX Local. Over the course of three additional excavation trips, Bullard and fellow club members carefully uncovered nearly an entire tylosaurus, a massive marine reptile that ruled the seas during the Cretaceous Period. DINOSAUR FOSSILS UNEARTHED DURING PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION AT NATIONAL PARK The fossil measured more than 15 feet long and included everything from the animal's enormous skull to most of its skeleton. LIMPING DINOSAUR'S TWISTED PATH PUZZLES PALEONTOLOGISTS, 150 MILLION YEARS LATER: 'VERY RARE' The ancient predator lived roughly 82 million to 87 million years ago, according to researchers who dated the specimen to the Smoky Hill Chalk formation, a fossil-rich layer of rock that stretches across parts of Kansas. The discovery emerged from a quarry where commercial crews routinely shave away layers of rock, exposing relics hidden for millions of years. Before Bullard's find, club members had mostly uncovered shark teeth and fish fossils. Now 12 and preparing to enter seventh grade, Bullard plans to display the fossil's skull at the Sedgwick County Fair in July. "I hope [the judges] say that it looks really nice and that we put a lot of effort into it," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294f9fee6011c3f4ec8418 Sen Tom Cotton urges DOJ to probe Chinese bid to 'kneecap' American AI te 2026-06-10T11:50:55.370Z Sen Tom Cotton urges DOJ to probe Chinese bid to 'kneecap' American AI Sen. Tom Cotton urged the Justice Department to investigate a covert campaign linked to China designed to "kneecap" America's rapidly expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure in a letter obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital. In the letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Arkansas Republican calls for federal investigators to examine whether foreign actors are attempting to shape U.S. public opinion and policy against data centers and AI development as Washington and Beijing compete for dominance in artificial intelligence. "Recent reports show that Communist China is attempting to influence our policy and public opinion on data centers. The reason is obvious: they want to kneecap our processing power to win the AI race," Cotton told Fox News Digital. "Americans should decide their own future free of communist propaganda. I'm encouraging the Department of Justice to investigate," Cotton said. REPORT: CHINESE PROPAGANDA, SINGHAM NETWORK, FOREIGN DARK MONEY LINKED TO CAMPAIGNS AGAINST DATA CENTERS Cotton's request follows the release of a report last week from the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a think tank based in Washington, D.C., alleging that Chinese state media, foreign-funded advocacy groups and a network of organizations funded by American tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham have spent years building opposition to U.S. data center construction and AI infrastructure projects. Singham, an avowed Marxist and the founder of a Chicago-based company, Thoughtworks, that he sold in 2017, now lives in Shanghai, and has become a growing focus of congressional scrutiny and federal investigations. In March, as members of the Singham network were journeying to Havana to support the Communist Party of Cuba, Earlier this year, Fox News Digital published a five-part series documenting how Singham has funneled $278 million into a series of nonprofits, including groups at the heart of the protests against AI, data centers and technology firms in the U.S. As Fox News Digital has reported, 501(c)(3) nonprofits from the Singham network, including CodePink, the People's Forum, Tricontinental and BreakThrough News, have participated and led campaigns opposing AI development, semiconductor export controls and large-scale data center projects. Singham, a self-avowed communist, started pumping the money into the groups after his 2017 marriage to Jodie Evans, the co-founder of CodePink. POWER COUPLE OF CHAOS: HOW A TYCOON AND ACTIVIST BUILT A 'REVOLUTIONARY BASE' AT THE HOUSE OF SINGHAM For years, groups funded by Singham have worked closely with two self-described communist groups in the U.S. — the ANSWER Coalition and the Party for Socialism and Liberation — that have organized foot soldiers to protest major U.S. technology, defense and logistics companies, such as Palantir Technologies, Lockheed-Martin and Google, to try to name-and-shame the firms for doing business with the U.S. government on issues from immigration to global geopolitics where China has major interests, including in Israel, Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, South Korea and even Greenland. Pro-China protestors have seized on high electrical costs associated with operating a data center. One of the key themes of new protests is the rising electricity bills that consumers have been seeing in recent months. Earlier this year, Cotton introduced a bill, called the "DATA Act of 2026," that would lift regulatory controls to allow manufacturers, data centers and other energy-intensive industries to build new electricity systems separate from the consumer electrical grid. More widely, Senate and House lawmakers have launched inquiries into the nonprofits in the Singham network, while questioning whether the groups should be required to register as "foreign agents" under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, called FARA, which demands that entities or individuals working for the interests of foreign interests register with the U.S. Justice Department as foreign lobbyists. "Alarming reports indicate that a network of foreign actors, led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is attempting to manipulate U.S. policy and public opinion on data centers," Cotton wrote in the letter. AGITATORS UNITED BY CHINESE MONEY, HATE FOR AMERICA TARGET DATA CENTERS, EXPERTS WARN Climate activists, anti-Israel protesters and other activist movements with very different agendas have become strange bedfellows united by a shared disdain for America and funding from China, according to experts who warn the trend is weakening the United States amid a rapidly accelerating AI race. They are seen as part of a "red-green-green alliance," an ideological overlap between three elements: communist movements, characterized by the color red; Islamist activism, described as green; and environmental protest groups, symbolized as green. Cotton argued that America's position in artificial intelligence will have sweeping implications for the country's economic strength, military capabilities, diplomatic influence and national security. He warned that foreign adversaries shouldn't be allowed to exploit public concerns over energy use, utility costs and water consumption to slow U.S. technological development. The Bitcoin Policy Institute report, "Foreign Influence in the Campaign Against American AI," alleges that three separate streams of influence — Chinese state media, the Singham network and foreign-funded advocacy organizations — have increasingly aligned around efforts to block or delay new AI-related infrastructure in the United States. LAWMAKERS RAISE ALARM OVER NEVILLE ROY SINGHAM'S $278M NETWORK SPREADING CCP PROPAGANDA IN THE U.S. After their wedding in early 2017, Singham and Evans have transformed far-left protests in the United States, creating a machine that sounds the alarm for new protests from clear command-and-control centers within the Singham network, churns out pre-printed protest signs, shares common messaging and galvanizes around common themes that support China and condemn "AmeriKKKa," as an "imperiaist nation," borrowing on Russian and Chinese propaganda. According to the report by the Bitcoin Policy Institute, the Singham network "has spent nearly five years producing parallel domestic content opposing U.S. AI infrastructure, AI labs, and AI export controls." The report argues that the campaign against American AI infrastructure creates a strategic advantage for Beijing at a time when China is aggressively investing in its own AI capabilities. "While Beijing's state media warns American audiences that data centers are environmentally and economically dangerous, the Chinese state subsidizes up to half of the energy costs of its own AI data center operators," the report states. KEVIN O'LEARY WARNS CHINA 'KICKING OUR HEINIES' IN AI RACE AS REGULATORY ROADBLOCKS STALL US The issue has become increasingly prominent as policymakers, investors and technology leaders warn that the U.S. risks falling behind China if it fails to rapidly expand the computing infrastructure needed to power next-generation AI systems. One of the most vocal advocates for expanded AI infrastructure has been billionaire investor Kevin O'Leary, who has argued that data centers, power generation and advanced computing capacity are now strategic assets in the global competition for artificial intelligence leadership. The broader concern raised by Cotton, O'Leary, the Bitcoin Policy Institute and others is that pro-China campaigns opposing U.S. AI infrastructure are advancing narratives that ultimately benefit Beijing as the U.S. States and China battle for technological and economic supremacy. BERNIE SANDERS' PLANS TO SCHMOOZE WITH TOP BEIJING AI EXPERTS IGNITES BACKLASH: 'HOLY SH--' Earlier this year, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandrio Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), both leaders in the Democratic Socialists of America, organized an event on the "existential threat of AI." The event featured speakers closely affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, including Zeng Yi of the Beijing Institute of AI Safety and Governance and Xue Lan, a counselor to China's State Council and chairman of China's national AI governance committee. Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, Yi and Lan didn't respond to requests for comment. Cotton noted in his letter that Lan is affiliated with Tsinghua University, an institution frequently scrutinized by U.S. officials because of its role in China's military-civil fusion strategy. As reported, last fall, during a conference of the "Global South Academic Forum," which Fox News Digital first reported, Singham publicly praised the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese President Xi Jinping's global campaign for a "new world order." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294defee6011c3f4ec83c7 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Future of The Photo Center on Main Street unknown te 2026-06-10T11:43:43.372Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Future of The Photo Center on Main Street unknown Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294ddaee6011c3f4ec83be Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, April 2026 te 2026-06-10T11:43:22.400Z Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, April 2026 Reported by the Mohave County Department of Health. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294dc5ee6011c3f4ec83b5 Lake Havasu City candidate Q&A | How can the city address the needs of Havasu's homeless? te 2026-06-10T11:43:01.374Z Lake Havasu City candidate Q&A | How can the city address the needs of Havasu's homeless? As the 2026 primary election approaches, with early voting set to begin June 24, Today’s News-Herald is asking Lake Havasu City Council candidates one question each week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294dafee6011c3f4ec83ac Mayoral candidate 'River Dave' responds after threatening video resurfaces te 2026-06-10T11:42:39.855Z Mayoral candidate 'River Dave' responds after threatening video resurfaces A recently resurfaced online video shows Lake Havasu City mayoral candidate Dave “River Dave” Johnson drunkenly livestreaming from his garage on election night 2020 as he reacted to false claims of voter fraud with obscenities, slurs and a repeated threat… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294d93ee6011c3f4ec8384 Navy sailor sentenced to 44 years for strangling fellow servicemember in Virginia barracks room te 2026-06-10T11:42:11.052Z Navy sailor sentenced to 44 years for strangling fellow servicemember in Virginia barracks room A Navy sailor who pleaded guilty to strangling a 21-year-old fellow service member inside his barracks room was sentenced Wednesday to 44 years in prison, capping a case that raised questions about missed warning signs. Petty Officer Jermiah Copeland received the sentence at a general court-martial after pleading guilty to unpremeditated murder and related charges in the death of Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Angelina Resendiz, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) said Tuesday in a news release. Copeland, who was previously assigned to the USS James E. Williams, will also receive a dishonorable discharge, forfeit all pay and allowances, be reduced in rank to Seaman Apprentice and be required to register as a sex offender upon his release. The sentencing comes days after Copeland admitted in court that he strangled Resendiz on May 29, 2025, inside his barracks room at Naval Station Norfolk. According to testimony cited by USNI News, Copeland said he killed Resendiz after the two had been drinking and she became upset over something she saw on his phone. NAVY RESERVIST ON ACTIVE DUTY ACCUSED OF MURDERING WIFE BELIEVED TO HAVE FLED TO HONG KONG Resendiz's disappearance triggered a 10-day search led by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Investigators ultimately recovered her remains in a wooded area near Norfolk and arrested Copeland. "Petty Officer Copeland deserves to be held fully accountable for his heinous actions that resulted in the tragic murder of Petty Officer Resendiz," NCIS Norfolk Special Agent in Charge Emily Schmid said in a statement Wednesday. The case drew broader scrutiny from Resendiz's mother, Esmi Castle, who told Fox News Digital she believes military leaders missed opportunities to intervene before her daughter's death. Castle has argued that prior allegations involving Copeland and other women should have prompted stronger action. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS MISSING AND MURDERED UNIT INVESTIGATING ALLEGED MILITARY BASE KILLING "If they would have dealt with him when he started harming women, he would never have gotten to Angie," Castle previously told Fox News Digital. Before her death, Resendiz was working to advance her career as a Navy culinary specialist and hoped to one day cook for presidents and world leaders, according to her mother. Despite criticizing the military's handling of the case, Castle said she found some measure of closure after hearing Copeland admit responsibility for the killing. "I thanked him for telling the truth," she told Fox News Digital following his guilty plea. Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294d7fee6011c3f4ec837b QR code menus headline readers' biggest food and restaurant gripes te 2026-06-10T11:41:51.128Z QR code menus headline readers' biggest food and restaurant gripes It’s Wednesday, which means that it’s time to take inventory of everything we hate in another edition of The Gripe Report. Last week, in an edition some are calling "historic," "monumental," and "meh, it was something good to read on the can," I talked about some of my biggest food gripes. Stuff like restaurants that insist on planks of wood being better than good old-fashioned plates (they’re not), foods with outlandish flavors meant to make you go, "Whoa, that’s weird," and how brunch just isn't what it used to be. So, I figured it was time to toss the keys to readers who wrote in with their opinions on some of these topics and more. Let’s start with the ruining of what is a great concept on paper — brunch — with some takes from Brunch-hater Jim: I’m 56.  My dad died 17 years ago.  He hated brunch until the day he died, and he passed it to me.  His feeling was that you couldn’t get a project started in the morning if you had to go to brunch.  And by the time you got home, there wasn’t enough time to get one done (not to mention the issue if you’d had a few cocktails). And you’re right, it’s impossible to get reservations. I made the mistake of waiting until the Tuesday night before Mother’s Day this year.  Nothing available other than a high-top in the bar section of one place, and that was shot down by the mother in question. Finally found a place with a nice patio, albeit one not known for breakfast food. But their website bragged about Mother’s Day brunch.  So, I made a reservation only to get there and find out that they had two items on the menu. Steak and eggs or eggs Benedict.  Good thing my wife likes eggs Benedict. Brunch sucks. … I never really thought about brunch as the most inconveniently timed meal there is. It really does take up your morning and a chunk, if not all of your afternoon. It’s a commitment. As Jim mentioned, getting brunch reservations is always a nightmare, but don’t get me started on Mother’s Day brunch. That’s a tradition for my family as well, and it almost always sneaks up on me. Then I’m left scrambling trying to find a place. Sure, there are lots of places, but all of the best ones fill up in a hurry. Also, if you’re a restaurant that only has two items on the menu, you shouldn’t be allowed to call it brunch. I don’t know what you call it, but brunch is supposed to be the who’s who of menus where eggs Benedict stands shoulder to shoulder with burgers and fish tacos. It’s a thing of beauty, and I think that joint with two menu items just fundamentally misunderstands the spirit of brunch. They just understood that the name is a portmanteau of brunch and lunch. It was a big week for Jims, because Jim T. (no word on his feelings on brunch) wrote in about his disdain for restaurants that seem to have a singular goal of making everything QR code-centric: I get that we're in the digital age now - heck, I built from scratch one of the first daily newspaper websites in the country in another life, and converted another daily from film and wax paste-up to digital production. I'm on board. But asking for an actual menu at a restaurant doesn't seem like it's asking for too much. Kinda strikes me as part of your base-level overhead. A buddy and I went to a sit-down brewhouse chain in SoCal a few years back, and the hostess greeted us and took us to a table. She turned to leave, and my buddy asked if we could get menus. She looked at us like we were idiots (not entirely unfair, in my case), and pointed to the QR code on the label in the middle of the table. POPULAR PIZZA CHAINS FACE BACKLASH OVER SURGING MENU PRICES At the time, I had a cell phone that barely qualified as smart - it didn't do QR codes. (On the other hand, it did just fine at making phone calls and getting emails and was paid for). I explained this to her - and in response got a loud sigh. She went and got two paper menus for us. When we were done and getting ready to leave, my buddy asked the waitress if we could get our tab to close out. She again pointed to the QR code - we were expected to pay via an app, I guess. GUY FIERI NEVER EATS THESE 6 FOODS — WOULD YOU? She, too, sighed, and then brought us a receipt and took our cards. Didn't get a tip, either. … I’m 30 years old, which means I kind of came up with QR codes, and even I want those things to get bent. The first time I used one to look at a menu, I felt like George Jetson, but as soon as the novelty wore off, I was like, "Give me a physical menu, please." The menu is part of the experience of going out to eat. It’s like holding a big gastronomic map and using it to plot your course. "We’ll start off with the mozzarella sticks and then maybe take a detour into the onion ring country before we get back on track to the French dip district, then, finally, I think we’ll call it a day in bread pudding burrough…" I don’t like paying by QR either, mainly because it’s never been super clear at places that go this route that this is how it’s done. My wife and I recently went to a restaurant that we’ve been to many times that pulled the rug out from under us and switched to QR pay. The server came to our table, and I was like, "We’ll just take the check," and she just nodded. After a moment of confused silence, she pointed at this chunk of clear acrylic with what looked like a business card trapped in it like a mosquito trapped in amber. Turns out that’s how you pay, but it was also how you look at the menu. It was complete madness, and that’s for me, someone who is fairly tech savvy. I can’t imagine not being tech savvy and being faced with this dilemma. I’d probably just run out of the restaurant without paying and screaming like Rainman. Last week, I talked about my issues with buying avocados. It’s not that I don’t know how to pick a good ‘cado; it’s just that the universe is conspiring against me to make it way harder than it needs to be. Fortunately, Mike, AKA the Avocado Whisperer, has a foolproof plan to ensure top-top avocados. Your avocado buying lesson begins now: NUTRITION EXPERTS REVEAL 5 OF THE HEALTHIEST NUT OPTIONS FOR YOUR DIET First, find a store (for me it's Sprouts here in Las Vegas) where produce is a priority, and the person placing the avocados from the box to the bin doesn't hate their job and slam the avocados into the bin as I've seen many times. Second, walk up to the bin and survey all of the avocados. Never choose from the front, as typical avocado buyers squeeze 5 or 6 before choosing. Each squeeze becomes a black bruise in a day. Look around the back of the bin or even under other avocados for the one that hasn't been touched and has just enough green that it will be ripe the next day. If you need an avocado for the same day, no green and brown is the way to go. For the next 3 days, get one that is mostly green. No avocado lasts longer than three days. Third, treat your chosen avocados like eggs. Do not allow them to hit anything in your basket, and load them on the checkout last. Or even better, use self-checkout to avoid the evil, uncaring cashier or bag person. And last, store them only on top of the refrigerator where they will comfortably ripen slowly, unmolested. I rarely get a bad avocado using this method. … This. This is the greatest crash course in avocado selection, care, and maintenance I have ever read. Mike should sell this as an E-book, because it just saved all of us probably $20 a year in rancid avocados. He also pointed out something I’ve noticed too, and that is the disrespect a lot of cashiers show for produce. They’ll treat eggs like they’re, well, Faberge eggs, but not produce. I swear, I’ve had checkout people ring up a bag of Honeycrisp apples, then practically Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sky hook them onto that metal staging area where they bag everything up. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Thanks for that. Few fruits are robust enough to handle that. Maybe some melons. Cantaloupe, yes; honeydew, no; watermelon, maybe; and casaba, who the hell knows? I’m an adult man who still has no idea what those actually are. It’s up there with cumquats and rhubarb on my list of produce I’ve heard about my entire life but could not identify in a police lineup. … That’s it for this week’s Gripe Report. If you want your gripe to be featured in a future edition like these fellas — no, heroes — then be sure to send it to matthew.reigle@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294d6bee6011c3f4ec8372 Top takeaways from primary elections in Maine and South Carolina and more top headlines te 2026-06-10T11:41:31.130Z Top takeaways from primary elections in Maine and South Carolina and more top headlines 1. Top takeaways from primary elections in Maine, South Carolina  2. US military strikes 20 targets inside Iran 3. Family of slain track star confronts Karmelo Anthony after guilty verdict, sentencing EXECUTIVE WIN — Trump locks in ICE funding through end of presidency after House passes $70B package. Continue reading … WHISTLE BLOWN — Trump admin official reveals why Somali World Cup ref was sent back home. Continue reading … ‘INCONSISTENT’ — Phone call recording reveals what missing American woman's husband let slip. Continue reading … ‘A LOT OF FUN’ — German soccer fan's southern road trip goes viral as he falls in love with America. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294d57ee6011c3f4ec8369 Why the under 4.5 through five innings is the play in Nationals-Giants with Foster Griffin facing Robbie Ray te 2026-06-10T11:41:11.128Z Why the under 4.5 through five innings is the play in Nationals-Giants with Foster Griffin facing Robbie Ray I took a hit on my baseball plays last week. Part of the problem is that I've been too focused on hockey and basketball, and part of it was just bad luck. I did get some money back on my loss from last week as I took Christopher Sanchez last night to beat the Blue Jays on the run line. He did that without much issue. Today, we are back on the diamond, but taking on a different series as the Washington Nationals play the San Francisco Giants. The Nationals have been surprisingly good this year. For a team that most expected to compete for one of the worst records in baseball, I have to give them a bit of credit. There are fewer than 100 games remaining and they have a winning record. Let's not start selling playoff tickets or anything, but this is still good work out of Washington. The young players seem like they are getting things together, and it is clicking for now.  They send out Foster Griffin to the hill in hopes of sweeping the Giants this series. Griffin is one of those youngsters who has been delivering for the Nationals this year. Only, he's not all that young. He is 30, but he never really had a full chance until this season. He is dealing. Griffin has a 7-2 record with a 3.63 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP. He has been better on the road, but I wouldn't call his numbers fantastic. He has the upper hand today as the Giants have never really seen him, but he actually performs better the second and third times through a lineup.  The Giants are not quite a disaster, but they are teetering on that term for the season. They are 27-41 and despite a lineup full of great players, they are basically inept on offense. With a losing record, it isn't much of a surprise, but they have been bad at home, too. They are 12-18 at home, and part of me does wonder if their manager is to blame for any of this. Without any major league experience, they trust their club to Tony Vitello.  It isn't like Vitello is hitting for them. His goal is to put guys in spots to succeed and draw out the best for his team. I'd argue that managers in baseball make the fewest impactful decisions of any of the big four coaches. However, I'm sure there is more strategy than I'll ever understand. A pretty simple approach to the game is to take Robbie Ray and put him on the mound. That's what he gets to do today. Ray has been average this year. He is 4-6 with a 4.12 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. He has been better at home, posting a sub-3 ERA over six starts. If you're going to boost your confidence in him anywhere, it would be in San Francisco. Ray also has been very good in his past performances against Nationals hitters. He has been hittable, but not offered much. The Nationals hitters are just 6-for-31 against Ray, good for a .193 batting average. Griffin just needs to keep doing what he does in order to keep the Giants' bats quiet. This does feel like a game the Giants should win. I've been impressed enough with Griffin's stuff that he is hard to fade. Even with Ray on the mound, the Giants still need to score runs to win. I don't see the runs coming against Griffin for five innings, and I think Ray should be reliable for five innings. Give me the under 4.5 through five in this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294d43ee6011c3f4ec8360 Bill Gates faces House investigators over Jeffrey Epstein ties te 2026-06-10T11:40:51.211Z Bill Gates faces House investigators over Jeffrey Epstein ties House lawmakers are turning their focus to billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates as congressional investigators press ahead with their probe into Jeffrey Epstein and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.  Gates will participate in a voluntary interview with the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. Members on the panel are expected to pepper him with questions about his relationship with Epstein, which occurred years after Epstein’s 2008 prison term for soliciting a minor for prostitution.  The interview will take place behind closed doors, though a transcript is expected to be made available at a later date. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., invited Gates to testify before the committee after he appeared multiple times across millions of documents released by the federal government as part of its criminal probe against Epstein. EPSTEIN FALLOUT GROWS AS DOJ WATCHDOG DIGS DEEPER INTO HANDLING OF THE CASE Gates and Epstein were shown corresponding, including discussions about the tech billionaire's philanthropy work and socializing between 2011 and 2014. Epstein later killed himself in 2019 after being indicted on federal sex trafficking charges.  According to the files, Epstein appeared to discover Gates’ extramarital affairs with two Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates, which the tech billionaire has said did not involve Epstein’s victims. Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing and has denied knowledge about Epstein’s sex crimes against minors. "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit," Gates said, according to a town hall recording reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, adding it was a "huge mistake" to spend time with Epstein. BILL GATES: 'FOOLISH' TO SPEND TIME WITH JEFFREY EPSTEIN A spokesperson for Gates previously told Fox News Digital that he welcomed the opportunity to testify before the committee. "While he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein’s illegal conduct, he is looking forward to answering all the committee’s questions to support their important work," the spokesperson said. The Microsoft founder is the latest influential figure to testify before the oversight panel in connection to the Epstein probe. Billionaire businessman Les Wexner, former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former Attorney General Pam Bondi and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have also participated in interviews with the committee. Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel to former President Barack Obama, and Leon Black, co-founder of investment firm Apollo Global Management, are expected to sit for interviews in the coming weeks. Lawmakers have pointed to Gates’ association with Epstein after his conviction as a key focus of their inquiry. "We've said we don't care if you are a Republican or a Democrat or who you are, the fact that Mr. Gates still had a relationship with Mr. Epstein, even after knowing about the conviction, knowing actually what he had done, I think is very concerning," House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia, D-Calif., told reporters Tuesday. "So we want to know what did Mr. Gates know, who else was around that orbit and why Mr. Gates continued to have a relationship with Mr. Epstein. I think those are important questions." Fox News' Dan Scully contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29488fee6011c3f4ec82e8 Iran allegedly used soccer clubs to spy on citizens, opposition group urges FIFA to ban team before World Cup te 2026-06-10T11:20:47.530Z Iran allegedly used soccer clubs to spy on citizens, opposition group urges FIFA to ban team before World Cup EXCLUSIVE: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has allegedly used the country's soccer system to spy on citizens, potentially violating FIFA bylaws, according to a new report from a major opposition party. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)'s U.S. office provided the report to Fox News Digital. It outlines an alleged plot for Iran’s soccer federation and top clubs to be drawn into a broader state security apparatus, and that at least 15 IRGC commanders have been formally documented and identified in soccer club management. The NCRI, citing alleged official IRGC documents, accuses the IRGC of using clubs, stadium infrastructure and security-linked management posts to monitor fans, suppress dissenting athletes and violate FIFA rules on political interference. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The report alleges facial-recognition technology and other devices and tracking systems were used to monitor spectators. The report cites alleged internal Iranian security documents, including Tehran Province Security Council material from 2025 and a Sarallah Headquarters security plan from 2024. According to NCRI-US’s translations of those documents, officials discussed facial-recognition cameras at Azadi, Takhti and Shahr-e Qods stadiums; ticketing tied to Iran’s national civil-registration database; seat-by-seat mapping of spectators by national ID; monitoring and vetting of fan-club leaders; and designated police staging areas or quick-reaction units inside stadiums. "It is highly critical for security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies to utilize and exploit the video surveillance cameras of the Azadi Complex during matches, given the constant potential for unpredictable security incidents. It is highly conceivable that future riots and civil unrest could originate inside the sports stadiums," the report said, quoting the documents. Fox News Digital reached out to the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran and Iran’s mission to the United Nations for comment. OLYMPIANS UNITE TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST IRAN FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE COUNTRY'S STAR ATHLETES NCRI-US is the Washington office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, an Iranian opposition coalition that advocates replacing the Islamic Republic with what it describes as a democratic, secular and non-nuclear republic. The group says the material was obtained through the network inside Iran of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, or MEK, a major opposition movement that Tehran considers an enemy. Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of NCRI-US, told Fox News Digital that the organization first became focused on stadium surveillance while tracking how Iranian authorities identified protesters during recent uprisings. "Our focus was basically in terms of the protests and seeing how the Iran regime actually [was] trying to identify the protesters in the streets, identifying the leaders of the protests," Jafarzadeh said. He said NCRI later realized, while reviewing what he described as a large batch of internal material, that "when it comes to a sports field, the Iran regime has a special attention on sports as a means of repression." Jafarzadeh added that Iranian soccer stadiums are among the few spaces where large numbers of young people gather and express collective emotion, making them a target for security forces. Soccer is Iran’s most popular sport, and clubs such as Persepolis and Esteghlal draw massive followings. According to NCRI’s report, minutes from a May 2025 Sports Commission meeting under the Tehran Province Security Council discussed the need to equip multiple Azadi, Takhti and Shahr-e Qods stadiums with facial-recognition cameras. The same document says cooperation from the Football Federation, the Football League Organization, Esteghlal and Persepolis was "strictly required" for the video surveillance project at Azadi Stadium, according to the NCRI. Another section lists the president of Iran’s soccer federation, Mehdi Taj, among officials copied for "executive implementation." The report also cited minutes from a later Tehran Province Security Council session saying officials discussed smart ticketing connected to Iran’s National Organization for Civil Registration, mandatory identity verification, numbered seats matched to national ID numbers, facial-recognition cameras, X-ray scanning machines and "fan cards" for pre-vetted fan leaders. Jafarzadeh said NCRI believes the purpose of collecting such information is to identify people who oppose the regime and enable later arrests. IRAN REGIME USES WAR TO MASK 'BRUTAL' EXECUTION SURGE AGAINST POLITICAL OPPONENTS "The information they got from the sports facilities, they used in order to identify the people who were opposed to the regime, and then later on arrested them," Jafarzadeh said. "The regime uses sports and athletic events in order to exert its repression on the population." The report further alleged that Iran’s soccer system has been penetrated by IRGC and security-linked figures for decades. NCRI names at least 15 people it describes as IRGC or security-linked figures who have held senior positions in clubs, federations, league management or sports bodies. Among them, the report identifies Taj as a former IRGC intelligence officer who currently leads the Iran soccer federation. Official FIFA bylaws say member associations must "manage their affairs independently," ensure their affairs are not influenced by third parties, and that they be "neutral in matters of politics and religion," "independent," and avoid "any form of political interference." Jafarzadeh said FIFA should expel Iran’s soccer federation, comparing the case to international sports bans imposed on apartheid-era South Africa. "You cannot have a sports club, a sports facility, dominated with the military, which is part of the Iran regime," he said. "Sports federations, they have to be able to operate autonomously independent of the government... "My message to FIFA is that do exactly what you did with South Africa during the apartheid. The Iranian Football Federation that is controlled by the Revolutionary Guards must be expelled from FIFA." FIFA also says violations of that independence requirement can lead to sanctions, even if the outside influence was not the fault of the association. Fox News Digital has reached out to FIFA for comment. The report also accuses Iran of systematic gender discrimination in sports, especially restrictions on women entering stadiums and state control over female athletes’ uniforms. Human Rights Watch reported in 2022 that Iranian authorities blocked dozens of women from entering a soccer stadium in Mashhad. FIFA, however, has also pointed to recent cases where women were allowed to attend Iranian matches, including a 2024 women-only crowd at a Persian Gulf Pro League match in Isfahan. Rights groups say Iranian women continue to face discriminatory barriers to stadium access. Rights groups have documented cases in which Iranian athletes faced punishment after supporting or participating in anti-government protests. Habib Khabiri, a former famed Iran national soccer player and team captain, was listed in a 1985 United Nations report among people "allegedly summarily and arbitrarily executed" in Iran in 1984-1985. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported that Khabiri was arrested in 1983, tortured in prison and executed in 1984 after alleged ties to the Mojahedin-e Khalq. Jafarzadeh highlighted Khabiri as a symbol of the regime’s repression of athletes, as Khabiri was a rising soccer star who became captain of Iran’s national team before being arrested and asked to appear on television to renounce his political beliefs. "He refused, and he was executed on June 21, 1984," Jafarzadeh said. "He became a symbol for all of the athletes." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2946a0ee6011c3f4ec8240 Women's basketball legend Nancy Lieberman credits Caitlin Clark for new WNBA CBA, higher salaries te 2026-06-10T11:12:32.407Z Women's basketball legend Nancy Lieberman credits Caitlin Clark for new WNBA CBA, higher salaries WNBA legend Nancy Lieberman believes Caitlin Clark is to thank for the league's new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that has allowed players to get much higher salaries. "She’s a generational player. She came with a fan base of millions, and it’s helping the league,"Lieberman said. "They don’t get the $2.2 billion collective bargaining agreement, honestly, without her being there." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM That recent surge in attention has helped change the financial future of the WNBA. The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association reached a tentative new collective bargaining agreement in March. The deal delivers major salary increases, a larger salary cap and more player benefits. The new WNBA CBA is a transformative seven-year labor deal establishing the first-ever revenue-sharing model (averaging 20% of league and team revenue). It nearly quintuples the team salary cap and introduces sweeping upgrades to player benefits, family planning and facility standard Lieberman said Clark’s arrival helped push the league into a new era. "You can’t deny she brings the media," Lieberman said. "You’re talking about her. You probably weren’t talking about anybody four years ago." Lieberman compared Clark’s effect on the WNBA to that of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods on their respective sports. "She’s done her job, just like Tiger did, just like Michael Jordan did," Lieberman said. FEVER'S LEXIE HULL SPEAKS OUT AGAINST ATTACKS ON PLAYERS AS TEAM'S POPULARITY GROWS DURING CAITLIN CLARK ERA Clark entered the WNBA in 2024 after a record-setting college career at Iowa. She brought massive television audiences, sold-out arenas and a national conversation that followed her from college into the pros. Lieberman said that kind of attention does not take away from the rest of the league. It helps expose more fans to everyone. "Now, you take A’ja, you take Napheesa, you take Stewie, you take Kelsey Plum, and you take Sabrina, and all these other great athletes, and now you put them together — that’s very formidable," Lieberman said. "These young players that are coming into the league have this incredible fan base," Lieberman added. "They were making millions of dollars in college with their NILs, so they just brought that to the league... "We shouldn’t be jealous of them," Lieberman said. "We should celebrate them, not tolerate them." Clark's Indiana Fever are off to a surprisingly underwhelming start to the 2026 season amid championship expectations after how close the team got last year. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! In 2025, the Fever came one game shy of reaching the WNBA Finals, all while Clark was sidelined with injury. But so far Indiana is off to just a 6-5 start this year, while Clark has seen a seeming decline in shooting accuracy. But Lieberman believes the Fever will be "fine" as the season develops. Lieberman said teams now circle Fever games the way players once circled matchups with Michael Jordan. "You see the schedule and you get amped up for the Fever because you’re dealing with some of the most famous players in the league," Lieberman said. "Same with Angel Reese. So, it's just part of it, people used to get amped for Michael Jordan. It's okay, you've created a reputation for yourself, you've been able to exceed the reputation, and people want to play against the best." She said the same is true for other marquee teams and stars. "It’s like the Aces," Lieberman said. "You look at the schedule and you go, ‘We’re playing A’ja Wilson,’ and you get amped up for this. Same with Angel Reese." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29468cee6011c3f4ec8237 Beyond the Super Bowl ad: Why Jewish teens need more than a moment to fight antisemitism in schools te 2026-06-10T11:12:12.424Z Beyond the Super Bowl ad: Why Jewish teens need more than a moment to fight antisemitism in schools In February, during the Super Bowl, a message about antisemitism reached one of the largest audiences in American history. It was clear, direct, and difficult to ignore. For a brief moment, the country’s attention was focused on a problem that Jewish communities have been navigating for years. People watched. They talked about it. They shared it. And then the moment passed. Now the school year is coming to an end. Lockers are being cleaned out and yearbooks are being signed. For many students, summer is a time to relax and reset. For Jewish teenagers, however, a more difficult question lingers as they leave school for the year. FROM HOMEROOM TO HATE: HOW JEWISH STUDENTS ARE FACING A NEW KIND OF PRESSURE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS What will be different when I come back? Across the country, Jewish students continue to navigate real antisemitism. Some are being called "baby killers" by classmates. Some are told that Hitler "should have finished the job." Some show up to school to find a swastika drawn on the wall. Others are bullied online, threatened in hallways, mocked for supporting Israel, or made to feel that simply expressing their Jewish identity makes them a target. At the same time, there is another reality unfolding in those very same schools. I lead NCSY and the Jewish Student Union, and in more than 550 middle and high schools across the United States, students are choosing to gather in optional Jewish clubs and programs that create a very different kind of experience.  Jewish teens come together not only with each other, but often with non-Jewish classmates who are genuinely curious to learn about Judaism, Israel and Jewish life. These are spaces where students build friendships, ask difficult questions and engage with Jewish identity in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. These moments are not defined by fear. They are defined by curiosity, by openness and by a sense of pride. This is what real strength looks like. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER It is important to be clear about something. Creating schools that are fully safe environments for Jewish students is essential, and schools, communities and policymakers have a responsibility to address antisemitism directly. That work cannot be ignored. But long-term resilience is built in a different way. A young person who understands their story, who has experienced their tradition and who feels connected to a larger community carries a kind of confidence that cannot be easily shaken. That confidence does not come from a single conversation or a public moment. It develops over time through relationships, shared experiences and consistent engagement with something meaningful. This is the work we are focused on. It is not about teaching teenagers how to win arguments. It is about helping them build a sense of identity that is strong enough and lived deeply enough, that it cannot be undone by a comment in a hallway or a headline online.  A student who has experienced the joy of Shabbat, who has built friendships across communities, and who feels connected to their heritage, carries a kind of emotional and psychological strength that others cannot take away. When students return to school after experiences like these, the environment around them may not have changed. But they have. They are more grounded, more connected and more confident in who they are. They do not rely on a moment to tell them who they are. That distinction matters, especially now. The question is not whether the Super Bowl message was meaningful. The question is whether we are willing to act on it in ways that create lasting change. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The decisions that will shape the next school year are being made right now. Parents are speaking with administrators. School leaders are reviewing policies and procedures. Community organizations are planning for the months ahead. These conversations will determine what students walk back into in the fall. Now is the time. Which schools are opening new Jewish Student Union clubs? Which summer programs are helping teens prepare for the challenges and opportunities they will face when they return to campus? Which parents are encouraging their children to participate in Jewish extracurricular life, build Jewish friendships and deepen their connection to their identity before the next school year begins? This work rarely becomes national news. It does not air during the Super Bowl. But it is the kind of work that shapes whether a Jewish teenager walks into school feeling isolated or supported, hesitant or proud. If we are serious about addressing antisemitism, then we cannot limit ourselves to statements and awareness campaigns alone. We must invest in the relationships, communities and experiences that give young people the confidence to stand tall as Jews long before they encounter hostility in a classroom or hallway. By the end of the summer, Jewish students will return to their schools. They will quickly understand whether the adults around them treated this issue as a passing moment or as a real responsibility. They are watching. And they will know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294678ee6011c3f4ec822e Anna Kepner’s damaged cellphone becomes key clue in cruise ship murder case against stepbrother: Filings te 2026-06-10T11:11:52.494Z Anna Kepner’s damaged cellphone becomes key clue in cruise ship murder case against stepbrother: Filings Anna Kepner’s cellphone emerged as a key piece of circumstantial evidence as federal investigators zeroed in on her stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, in the Florida 18-year-old’s murder investigation. Kepner was found dead Nov. 7, 2025, in cabin 8343 aboard the Carnival Horizon, which she shared with Hudson, then 16, and a 13-year-old relative. Hudson faces charges for her alleged sexual assault and murder. Prosecutors said surveillance video did not show her leaving the cabin after she returned there the previous evening. Investigators later searched the cabin but could not find Kepner’s phone. According to a recently released federal transcript, family members told the FBI that the Florida 18-year-old was "never without" it. ANNA KEPNER DIES MYSTERIOUSLY DURING FAMILY VACATION ON CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP: TIMELINE OF EVENTS Cruise ship personnel also said they had not taken it or seen it in the room, prosecutors said. Investigators later found the phone in the ship’s lost and found. According to the transcript, a crew member had recovered it from a trash bin near the rear of the ship, on the starboard side. Prosecutors said the phone appeared to have been seriously damaged, with a broken screen. CELLPHONE DATA DEFINED 2025’S BIGGEST CRIMINAL CASES AS EXPERT CALLS THEM A 'CRIME SCENE IN THEIR POCKET' The government said investigators then reviewed surveillance video and ship Wi-Fi records to determine how the phone may have moved from the cabin to the trash bin. ANNA KEPNER'S STEPBROTHER CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE: COURT DOCS Prosecutors said the ship’s wireless network kept records showing when devices connected to routers in different areas of the ship. They said those records placed Kepner’s phone along a route that corresponded with her stepbrother’s movements on the morning of Nov. 7. ANNA KEPNER’S STEPBROTHER CHARGED AS ADULT WITH MURDER, SEXUAL ABUSE IN FLORIDA TEEN’S CRUISE SHIP DEATH According to the transcript, Hudson left cabin 8343 at about 9:26 a.m. At the exact same time, prosecutors said, Kepner’s phone began connecting to routers along the same general path Hudson took through the ship. At about 9:29 a.m., the phone connected near deck 10 in the Lido Marketplace area onboard the Carnival Cruise ship. FBI INVESTIGATES CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP DEATH IN MARITIME MYSTERY THAT CAN BE ‘VERY COMPLEX,’ FORMER AGENT SAYS At about 9:34 a.m., it connected near a smoking area on deck 11, where Hudson was seen smoking. At about 9:39 a.m., it connected near deck 12, where surveillance showed Hudson walking on the jogging track. Hudson, the transcript revealed, returned to the cabin at about 9:48 a.m. At about 9:50 a.m., he left again. Prosecutors said video showed him holding something in his left hand and appearing to reach into the front pocket of his sweatshirt. He then walked toward the rear of the ship. At about 9:52 a.m., surveillance showed him near the area of the trash bin where the phone was later found. Prosecutors acknowledged the trash bin itself was not directly visible on the video, but said Hudson remained in the area for about 22 seconds before returning to the cabin. The government said the phone’s router data placed it near the trash-bin area at about 9:55 a.m., while Hudson had returned to cabin 8343. WATCH: Florida teen Anna Kepner seen dancing on board Carnival Cruise days before death LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Prosecutors argued that sequence showed Hudson had taken Kepner’s phone from the cabin and discarded it. Defense attorney Eric Cohen challenged the strength of the prosecution’s deduction during cross-examination of FBI Special Agent Andrew Delvalle. Cohen said that Hudson had been on an upper deck and asked whether he could have thrown the phone into the water. Delvalle agreed he could have but said he did not. Cohen also asked whether the router data showed only that the phone’s path was "somewhat similar" to Hudson’s route. Delvalle agreed. PROSECUTORS WARN ANNA KEPNER’S STEPBROTHER SHOULDN’T ROAM FREE AFTER ALLEGED CRUISE SHIP MURDER Prosecutors said search warrants were obtained for Hudson and Kepner’s phones. According to the government, the phones did not reveal information about Kepner’s killing or about the relationship between Kepner and Hudson. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The phone evidence was one part of the government’s broader probable cause argument, along with the cabin timeline, medical evidence and DNA evidence. U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres found probable cause, citing the circumstantial evidence, including the movements of people in and out of the cabin, evidence of sexual contact and the movement of Kepner’s phone when she was not with it. But Torres also said the weight of the evidence was "a much closer call." If convicted, Hudson could face a maximum penalty of life in prison. Hudson’s case is expected to go to trial in September. Fox News Digital has reached out to Hudson's attorneys for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294664ee6011c3f4ec8225 ActBlue chief heads to Capitol Hill hot seat as donor fraud probe intensifies te 2026-06-10T11:11:32.488Z ActBlue chief heads to Capitol Hill hot seat as donor fraud probe intensifies The embattled head of a Democratic fundraising powerhouse is slated to face a grilling by House lawmakers as questions swirl about whether the group misled Congress about alleged donor fraud. ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones will testify before the House Administration Committee in a potentially explosive hearing Wednesday, as a years-long congressional probe into how the payment processor vets overseas donors comes to a head. Wallace-Jones’ testimony will be the first time she has publicly addressed the fraud allegations. Representatives for ActBlue have repeatedly denied making false statements to Congress and have argued the Republican-led probe is politically motivated.  Earlier this week, an attorney for Wallace-Jones requested that House Committee Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., issue a subpoena for her testimony ahead of Wednesday’s hearing — weeks after she voluntarily agreed in May to appear before the committee on June 10. HEAD OF DEM FUNDRAISING POWERHOUSE GETS CAPITOL HILL SUMMONS AS GOP PROBE ESCALATES After Republicans promptly moved to subpoena Wallace-Jones, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that she planned to attend Wednesday’s hearing. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., who have been involved with the ActBlue probe, are also expected to be waved onto the committee to question Wallace-Jones. Steil framed the hearing as part of a broader effort to prevent foreign money from entering the political sphere. "The goal of this investigation remains the same: to ensure that federal law effectively stops bad actors, including foreign actors, from making political donations to American candidates and campaigns through online fundraising platforms," Steil wrote in a letter to Wallace-Jones Wednesday, accompanying the subpoena request reviewed by Fox News Digital. The House Administration Committee has scrutinized ActBlue since 2023 over the payment processor’s fraud prevention practices and its processing of overseas donations that may have been routed into U.S. elections.  Nonresident foreign nationals are generally prohibited from making political contributions to federal and state candidates, candidate committees and political action committees. Wednesday’s hearing comes after Republicans accelerated their scrutiny of ActBlue, following a story in The New York Times earlier this year reporting that the group’s former outside counsel warned Wallace-Jones that she may have made false statements to Steil’s panel about its fraud screening practices. The attorneys found that some of the anti-fraud measures described to congressional investigators were not always followed as outlined, according to the report.  ActBlue did not immediately correct the record with the House Administration Committee, despite internally updating donor screening practices, the Times reported. The payment processor later acknowledged that certain fraud prevention practices had been strengthened in a June 2025 letter to Steil’s committee.  DEM FUNDRAISING GIANT IN THE HOT SEAT AS GOP LAWMAKERS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER DODGED SUBPOENA Republicans have argued that the discrepancy between ActBlue's statements to Congress and its internal practices was likely "an attempt to avoid negative attention," as Steil wrote in a letter Tuesday to Wallace-Jones. Steil has sharply criticized ActBlue personnel for refusing to fully cooperate with the committee’s probe. Five current and former ActBlue employees asserted their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination a combined 146 times when their testimony was subpoenaed by the committee. The GOP-led panel has also expanded its ActBlue investigation beyond Wallace-Jones. Steil requested earlier in June that five members of ActBlue’s Board of Directors sit for transcribed interviews to discuss their involvement in the group’s response to congressional scrutiny and how it addressed a wave of departures within the organization amid internal turmoil over whether Wallace-Jones misled Congress. Two unions affiliated with ActBlue warned the board about a "growing pattern of volatility and toxicity" among leadership, including alleged retaliation against a whistleblower, the Times reported. Steil’s panel has also requested a swath of documents from ActBlue board members. The targeted individuals have until June 16 to comply, according to a letter previously obtained by Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to ActBlue for comment before publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294650ee6011c3f4ec821c Dirty soda drinks are everywhere, but doctors warn of health risks: 'Metabolic disaster' te 2026-06-10T11:11:12.568Z Dirty soda drinks are everywhere, but doctors warn of health risks: 'Metabolic disaster' The latest beverage trend is far from clean – and it’s raising red flags with doctors. Known as a "dirty soda," it’s a soft drink that also includes a combination of added ingredients, such as flavored syrups, creamers, fruit juices and other garnishes. The result is a sweet beverage that’s a combination of a soda, mocktail and dessert. Dirty sodas can easily deliver 250-400 calories and 55-70 grams of sugar in a single drink – which is often more than double the American Heart Association’s daily added sugar limit, according to Erin Palinski-Wade, a New Jersey-based registered dietitian. SUGARY DRINKS LINKED TO HIGHER ANXIETY RISK IN CERTAIN AGE GROUP, STUDY FINDS "It’s more like a dessert beverage than a soft drink, even if people use diet soda as the base," she told Fox News Digital. The drinks are most dangerous for those with insulin resistance, prediabetes or diabetes, Palinski-Wade warned. "The combination of rapidly absorbed sugar plus cream can cause sharp blood sugar spikes and crashes, driving hunger, fatigue and higher insulin demands," she cautioned. The trend is said to have originated in Utah years ago at a specialty soda shop, Swig, reportedly due to people in the Mormon faith seeking an alternative to coffee. The drink was then popularized by social media and TV shows, such as "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," according to Eater.com. The dirty soda trend is widely credited to Swig, a Utah-based soda shop founded in 2010. The concept reportedly gained popularity in Utah, where many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints abstain from coffee and alcohol, helping create demand for customizable, non-alcoholic drinks. 'ADDICTIVE' ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS LINKED TO SPIKE IN CHRONIC DISEASE, RESEARCHERS WARN "There are multiple soda shops in most suburbs here," one Utah resident wrote on Reddit. "I have many coworkers who stop at one daily on their way to work [because] they don’t drink coffee, but will drink dirty sodas." Dirty sodas have recently grown in popularity, appearing on many restaurant menus and grocery store shelves. Coca-Cola has launched its Coca-Cola Cherry Float, which is designed to mimic the soda-and-cream experience, while PepsiCo offers a Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda. McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Sonic and Dunkin are among the fast-food brands that include dirty soda options in their beverage line-ups. Perhaps taking the cake is Crumbl, which recently launched a dirty soda that includes multiple sweet ingredients on top of an already sugary soda base. "Crumbl needs to be stopped," Dr. Mark Hyman wrote in a recent social media post. "Their new ‘dirty soda’ contains 186 grams of sugar, the equivalent of eating 19 Krispy Kreme donuts. This is a metabolic disaster and should be illegal." Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, echoed the warnings about dirty sodas being "very unhealthy." "They are loaded with processed sugar, empty calories and saturated fats," he told Fox News Digital. "They are also highly addictive, especially because of the high sugar content, and are about 400 calories per serving." Over time, regular consumption of these types of sugary beverages can train the brain to seek repeated dopamine and endorphin releases, Siegel warned. This can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, dementia and other chronic illnesses. Tanya Freirich, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Charlotte, North Carolina, echoed that daily added sugars increase the risk of obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. "Additionally, the creamy mix-ins featured in dirty sodas are generally high in saturated fat, another nutrient that should be consumed in limited amounts," Freirich told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "If you're looking for a mocktail or fun non-alcoholic beverage, consider using a base of plain seltzer water for a bubbly drink," she recommended. "Even with the same add-ins, your end result will contain considerably less sugar, but still taste sweet." Kenneth J. Perry, M.D., an emergency physician in Charleston, South Carolina, also noted that dirty sodas represent a continuation of the trend toward highly sugary beverages. "Their effects are short-lived, prompting individuals to consume excessive amounts," he warned. "This combination of low nutritional value, high sugar content and poor satiety can have significant health implications." Each additional highly sugary beverage consumed daily increases the risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease, Perry cautioned. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The World Health Organization recommends limiting free sugars – such as those found in beverages with added sugar – to less than 10% of total daily energy consumption, the doctor noted. "Beverages with added sugar are one of the most easily modifiable risk factors for various downstream health issues," Perry added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For those who do decide to try the dirty soda trend, Palinski-Wade recommends choosing a small size, using a diet soda base and limiting it to a rare treat. "It really belongs in the same category as a cake or a milkshake – occasionally, and in smaller portions." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29463cee6011c3f4ec8213 Europe's $116B fighter jet 'failure' raises fresh doubts about ability to defend itself without US te 2026-06-10T11:10:52.574Z Europe's $116B fighter jet 'failure' raises fresh doubts about ability to defend itself without US Europe's most ambitious effort to build a homegrown sixth-generation fighter jet has collapsed, dealing a major blow to the continent's push for military independence just as NATO allies pledge historic increases in defense spending. France and Germany have abandoned the fighter jet portion of the Future Combat Air System project (FCAS), according to French and German officials — a roughly $116 billion project launched in 2017 to develop a next-generation combat aircraft intended to replace France's Rafale fighter and Germany and Spain's Eurofighter fleets by 2040.  "The German authorities considered that it was not possible to put further pressure on the companies concerned," the Élysée Palace, the office of French President Emmanuel Macron, said in a statement. The program was envisioned as Europe's answer to future U.S. and Chinese airpower, combining a stealth fighter with advanced networking capabilities, artificial intelligence and accompanying drone aircraft. European leaders also viewed it as a cornerstone of the continent's push for greater defense autonomy and a stronger domestic defense-industrial base. TRUMP PUSHED NATO TO SPEND BIG — NOW COMES THE HARDER QUESTION: CAN EUROPE ACTUALLY FIGHT? Concerns about the project's viability had been building for months. Earlier in 2026, European Union Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius described the program as a "failure" and warned that Europe lacked successful examples of major multinational defense projects. Its collapse now raises fresh questions about whether Europe can translate promises of rearmament and strategic autonomy into the complex multinational weapons programs needed to compete with the United States and China. Sixth-generation fighters are expected to combine stealth technology, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, networking systems and teams of accompanying drones. Military planners view them as the future of air combat and a key capability in potential conflicts involving major powers such as China or Russia.  European leaders viewed the program as a test of whether Europe could develop cutting-edge military technology without relying on American defense contractors, making its collapse a setback for broader ambitions of defense self-sufficiency and strategic autonomy. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had publicly questioned whether Germany would even need a manned sixth-generation fighter by the time the aircraft entered service and argued that Berlin's requirements differed from France's, which wanted a future jet capable of carrying nuclear weapons and operating from aircraft carriers. The collapse comes at a pivotal moment for NATO, as alliance members have committed to sharply increase defense spending and expand military capabilities in response to Russia's war in Ukraine and growing concerns about long-term European security. "It's hardly ideal signalling either to Washington or to Moscow," Douglas Barrie, senior fellow for military aerospace at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, told Reuters. PENTAGON SLASHES NATO COMBAT COMMITMENTS AS TRUMP PUSHES EUROPE TO DEFEND ITSELF The collapse underscored the depth of disagreements between the governments and industrial partners involved in the program. Macron's office said France would continue pursuing European defense cooperation despite the setback. "The French authorities will continue to encourage our companies and armed forces to explore ways and means of pursuing ambitious European projects that are consistent with our national security interests," it added. The fighter program's collapse also is raising questions about the future of other major European defense initiatives.  France and Germany have struggled to maintain momentum on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), a next-generation tank project, while several other joint defense efforts have faced delays, restructuring or cancellation in recent years. Defense analysts say the Future Combat Air System failure is the latest example of Europe's struggle to convert political commitments to military self-sufficiency into large-scale multinational defense programs, despite growing pressure to reduce reliance on U.S. military capabilities. German War Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin already is evaluating alternatives following the program's collapse.  "One is ordering more F-35s as a bridge solution or for whatever reason," Pistorius told reporters Tuesday. Other options include joining another international fighter program already underway or pursuing a separate aircraft effort under German leadership with Airbus and other partners. Pistorius also offered a blunt assessment of the failed effort.  "With what we know today, we would no longer launch this project in the way it was originally set up," he said, describing FCAS as "an ambitious European project" that had "crashed into reality."  He attributed the collapse largely to tensions between Airbus and Dassault and differing military requirements between France and Germany. Germany and France launched the Future Combat Air System project in 2017, with Spain joining two years later. The aircraft was designed to operate alongside drones and a highly networked "combat cloud," but the program had been edging toward collapse for months amid disputes over design authority, technology sharing and industrial control. French President Emmanuel Macron has long championed the concept of European "strategic autonomy," arguing that Europe should reduce its dependence on the United States for critical defense capabilities. The Future Combat Air System was widely viewed as one of the most important tests of that vision. But disagreements emerged over industrial leadership, intellectual property rights, technology sharing and the future design of the aircraft itself. France sought to preserve key sovereign capabilities tied to its nuclear deterrent and aircraft carrier operations, while Germany pushed for a more equal industrial partnership. The program's failure leaves uncertainty over how France, Germany and Spain will pursue future air combat capabilities. It also comes as a rival sixth-generation fighter effort — the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), led by the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan — continues to advance. The failure could also reinforce Europe's dependence on American defense technology at a time when many European leaders say they want to reduce it. Germany already has committed to purchasing U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, while numerous NATO allies have turned to American-made aircraft, missile defenses and long-range weapons systems since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. INSIDE AMERICA’S 6TH-GEN ARSENAL: B-21, F-47, AND THE FUTURE OF AIR DOMINANCE While France is unlikely to abandon its domestic aerospace industry, analysts say the demise of the Future Combat Air System project could make it harder for European governments seeking alternatives to American defense technology in the coming decades. The Pentagon repeatedly has welcomed greater European defense spending but also has emphasized the need for allies to deliver tangible capabilities rather than make promises that take decades to materialize. The Pentagon and NATO could not immediately be reached for comment.  The U.S. is pursuing multiple next-generation combat aircraft programs.  Earlier in 2026, President Donald Trump announced the Air Force's new F-47 fighter jet, while the Navy continues development of its separate F/A-XX carrier-based fighter program. China also is pursuing next-generation air combat systems and has conducted highly publicized test flights of advanced aircraft that defense analysts believe could be connected to Beijing's sixth-generation fighter efforts. The collapse leaves Europe without a clear continental path toward a sixth-generation fighter capability while both the United States and China continue advancing next-generation combat aircraft programs.  France, Germany and Spain must now decide whether to pursue separate national efforts, seek new industrial partners or deepen reliance on existing aircraft and foreign-made systems as pressure mounts to deliver on Europe's rearmament ambitions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294480ee6011c3f4ec81d7 Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix te 2026-06-10T11:03:28.167Z Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29446bee6011c3f4ec81ce Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix te 2026-06-10T11:03:07.206Z Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a294456ee6011c3f4ec81c5 Movies and TV shows casting in Flagstaff te 2026-06-10T11:02:46.167Z Movies and TV shows casting in Flagstaff Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Flagstaff. 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"This individual was seeking admission to the United States," a Trump administration official said in a statement. "Upon further inspection by CBP, derogatory information, including association with suspected members of terror organizations, was discovered making the traveler ineligible for admission to the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). "The traveler was refused admission and given immigration forms that provide the section of law used to complete an expedited removal under 8235 of the INA. President Trump's administration will not allow any security threat to enter our country - full stop." Artan was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday over "vetting concerns," the CBP said in a statement. He was reportedly issued a visa to the U.S. last week, according to the Somalia Embassy in Kenya that processed it. He was set to meet with other referees for training at their base in Miami. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He returned home to Somalia on Wednesday and thanked supporters. "I promise you, God willing, that I will attend the next one," he said. "I want the Somali public to take comfort in this and remain confident." Somalia is one of about three dozen countries subject to travel restrictions under the Trump administration as it has focused on illegal immigration. Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate in the World Cup and is among the top referees in Africa. "It is up to all of us to defend the Somali name," Artan said. "Somalia belongs to us, whether it is in a bad state or a good state. That flag belongs to us, and that passport belongs to us." The World Cup begins on Thursday with the U.S., Mexico and Canada each hosting matches. The World Cup final takes place on July 18 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a29386dee6011c3f4ec7f84 EXCLUSIVE: Serbian President Vučić says support for US 'surged' under Trump, invites him to visit Belgrade te 2026-06-10T10:11:57.280Z EXCLUSIVE: Serbian President Vučić says support for US 'surged' under Trump, invites him to visit Belgrade Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić says relations between Serbia and the United States have undergone a dramatic transformation under President Donald Trump, a shift he says has changed public perceptions in a country where memories of the 1999 NATO bombing campaign remain deeply rooted. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Vučić praised Trump's approach to the Balkans, arguing that the administration's focus on economic cooperation rather than political pressure resonated with many Serbs. "President Trump and his team so far were working very diligently and dedicatedly on the Western Balkans," Vučić said, adding that many Serbs view his administration very differently from previous U.S. governments. "If you ask people in Serbia just to make a comparison between Clinton and Trump's administration, or Democrats to Republicans, you wouldn't believe it," Vučić said. "It would be 90 to 10 or 95 to 5." FORMER TRUMP ADVISORS WAGE BALKAN CAMPAIGN AS MAGA MOVES INTO EUROPE The comparison is particularly striking in Serbia, where many still associate the United States with NATO's 1999 bombing campaign during the Kosovo conflict, launched to stop Serbian forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians in Kosovo and which remains one of the most consequential events in modern Serbian history. Vučić said he recently extended an invitation to Trump to visit Serbia and predicted the American president would receive an enthusiastic welcome. "I hope that we'll be able to host him," Vučić said. "More people will be ready to greet him and wait for him than he might even expect…I dare to say even more than hundreds of thousands of people." The Serbian president said the improving relationship between Washington and Belgrade is increasingly centered on economics, investment and technological cooperation, and mutual conservative values. According to Vučić, Serbia and the United States are preparing to launch a strategic dialogue that will focus on energy, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, defense cooperation and investment opportunities. Among the projects under discussion are energy infrastructure, liquefied natural gas cooperation, data centers and advanced computing technologies. EUROPEAN LEADER PRAISES TRUMP'S 'PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH' FOR KEEPING COUNTRY SAFE FROM CONFLICT The growing relationship comes as Serbia seeks to position itself as a regional economic hub while continuing its long-standing ambition of joining the European Union. Vučić pointed to preparations for Expo 2027 in Belgrade with nearly 150 participating countries, as evidence of Serbia's growing international profile and economic ambitions. Vučić, who has served as Serbia's dominant political figure since becoming prime minister in 2014 and president in 2017, pointed to the country's economic growth as evidence of its transformation. "Our GDP was 32 billion (euros) when I became the prime minister," Vučić said. "This year it's going to be over 100 billion euros., which is $120 billion." Vučić's relationship with Trump dates back to the president's first term, when the White House brokered a series of economic normalization agreements between Serbia and Kosovo. Rather than focusing first on the politically explosive question of Kosovo's status, the Trump administration emphasized infrastructure projects, transportation links and investment aimed at improving ties between the two sides. In September 2020, Vučić and then-Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti signed U.S.-brokered economic agreements at the White House that included commitments to expand rail and highway connections and promote investment. Trump described the deal as a breakthrough achieved by focusing on "job creation and economic growth" rather than longstanding political disputes. PRESIDENT ALEKSANDAR VUČIĆ: EUROPE VILIFIES TRUMP, BUT WE IN SERBIA SEE A FRIEND Asked whether he would consider recognizing Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in 2008 and has been recognized by the United States under President George W. Bush and most European countries, if doing so unlocked Serbia's economic future and accelerated its path toward membership in the European Union, Vučić pushed back on the premise, arguing that economic cooperation and improved relations should come before discussions about political status. "I'm not saying that I'm ready to violate my constitution… I have always been open to talks or compromising solutions, I have always been open to developing great economic ties and no doubt much better political ties. But I was not speaking about recognition of someone's independence," he said. While Serbia continues to pursue membership in the European Union, the country has also maintained ties with Russia and China, a balancing act that has drawn scrutiny amid Russia's war in Ukraine and growing geopolitical tensions worldwide. Asked whether Serbia could continue navigating between East and West in an increasingly divided world or would eventually need to choose a side, Vučić rejected the notion that countries must choose between competing geopolitical camps. Instead, he pointed to both his own visit to China and Trump's engagement with Beijing as examples of what he described as pragmatic diplomacy focused on national interests. "President Trump didn't go there because of his vanity," Vučić said of Trump's visit to China. "He brought with him all the leading people of the United States of America for making better businesses, for earning more money for their companies." KOSOVO ACCUSES SERBIA OF 'TERRORIST ATTACK' RESEMBLING RUSSIAN ACTIONS IN UKRAINE Vučić said he adopted a similar approach during his own visit, arguing that leaders should prioritize economic opportunities for their citizens rather than ideological alignments. "I'm coming from a small country. I was asking for more investments and was fighting for the interests of my people," he said. The Serbian president said the same pragmatic approach should guide efforts to resolve ongoing conflicts in both Ukraine and the Middle East. "It's always better to have thousands of days of negotiations than one day of war," he said. Asked about tensions involving Iran and the wider conflict in the Middle East, Vučić reiterated Serbia's support for Israel, a position that increasingly distinguishes Belgrade from some European governments. "I am the president of the country that is one of the very rare countries in Europe that is not hesitating to cooperate and collaborate with Israel," he said. "And it is proud to say this publicly and openly." Vučić warned about what he described as rising antisemitism around the world. "From time to time, I'm very much afraid to see a lot of antisemitic slogans and antisemitic banners," he said. "The Serbian president said Serbia has resisted those trends and pledged that it would continue to do so under his leadership." "It does not happen in Serbia, and it won't happen as long as I'm the president." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a293859ee6011c3f4ec7f7b Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed dodges question on whether he still supports defunding the police te 2026-06-10T10:11:37.211Z Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed dodges question on whether he still supports defunding the police Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed avoided answering whether he still wants to "defund the police" and why he deleted past posts supporting those efforts. In November, El-Sayed was accused of deleting multiple social media posts supporting calls to "defund" the police in 2020 and 2021. "Most major US cities spend WAY TOO MUCH on police departments to police poverty & WAY TOO LITTLE on public schools, health departments, recreation departments, & housing to eliminate poverty," El-Sayed wrote in one June 2020 post on X, then-Twitter, just several weeks after the death of George Floyd. "Fixing that is what the #Defund movement is about." MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE DELETED THANKSGIVING TWEET CALLING FOR INDIGENOUS REPARATIONS: REPORT El-Sayed was asked about these posts on CNN, who first reported the story, and what the reason was behind deleting them. "Well, let me just speak to a vision for public safety that I think all of us can agree with," El-Sayed responded Monday. "I think all of us want to be safe. We want to know that we can get home safely. We don’t want to worry about being the victim of somebody’s violence, whether it’s from a neighbor or the state itself." He added, "And we got to get serious about the kind of policing we need. For too long, we have not invested in the kind of recruitment and retention and retirement that has people from local communities wanting to join in and be a part of keeping public safety. But also, for too long, our answer to every problem has been someone with a gun." BERNIE SANDERS CAMPAIGNS WITH CONTROVERSIAL MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE El-Sayed went on to describe his support for "community violence intervention" and suggested we needed to "get past the past" and look to the future without explaining why he deleted the original posts. When CNN's Kaitlan Collins followed up asking if his beliefs had changed, El-Sayed continued to avoid directly answering whether he still wants to defund the police. "Well, look, at that time I was a professor. I was teaching at the edge of criminal justice and public health. At this point, I’m running for U.S. Senate, and in my experiences as a public official, I understand deeply that we have to all come together to think past. But I’ll tell you this — we need investments in the right things," El-Sayed said. He acknowledged investments in "recruitment and retention for law enforcement" but also emphasized the need to invest in "public health" for the "safety that we really need and deserve." Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for comment. ABDUL EL-SAYED SAYS RALLYING WITH HASAN PIKER DOESN'T MEAN HE ENDORSES 'AMERICA DESERVED 9/11' REMARK El-Sayed has faced growing antisemitism concerns based on some of his public comments and his decision to rally with far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has been accused of espousing antisemitic beliefs. In April, the Michigan candidate agreed with the idea that Israel is "just as evil" as the terrorist group Hamas. "Yes, killing tens of thousands of people makes you pretty damn evil," El-Sayed said. "It’s not how evil is this one versus that one — Hamas: Evil, Israeli government: Evil. We can say both." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a293845ee6011c3f4ec7f72 Violent transit attacks in Atlanta, New York and Charlotte fuel calls for tougher tracking of repeat offenders te 2026-06-10T10:11:17.215Z Violent transit attacks in Atlanta, New York and Charlotte fuel calls for tougher tracking of repeat offenders Violent transit attacks in three major U.S. cities have renewed commuter fears and sparked outrage over how the justice system tracks repeat offenders. The cases include a shooting on Atlanta’s MARTA system, stabbings at New York City’s Penn Station and a stabbing on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line. Here are three recent public-transit attacks involving accused repeat offenders that have fueled calls for tougher action to protect residents. Anthony Tyrone Gresham, 42, a felon with multiple convictions, is accused of opening fire at MARTA’s Midtown station in Atlanta, wounding a 17-year-old before fleeing on Friday, June 5. ATLANTA TRAIN PASSENGER STABBED ABOUT 20 TIMES AFTER MANIAC ALLEGEDLY SLIT HER THROAT IN RANDOM ATTACK Authorities say that Gresham allegedly walked up to the train car where the teen sat, pulled a handgun out of his bag and fired three times toward the victim. The teenager was struck in his left hand and leg and medics took the teen to a nearby hospital. Gresham, authorities said, ran from the station before law enforcement could apprehend him. The escape sparked a multi-agency manhunt that ended two days later when officers captured him in Douglasville. BLUE CITY BUS ATTACK HEIGHTENS COMMUTERS' FEARS AFTER CHARLOTTE TRAIN STABBING Federal authorities charged Gresham with committing an act of violence with intent to cause serious bodily injury on a mass transportation system. He also faces federal charges for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. The shooting came amid heightened scrutiny of MARTA safety following a separate fatal stabbing on the transit system days earlier of 66-year-old Margaret Swan, a great-grandmother. In that separate attack, John Elijah Matthews, 25, a homeless man from Decatur, Georgia, was charged in a federal criminal complaint with committing an act of violence using a dangerous weapon with intent to cause death on a mass transportation system, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. LENIENT JUDGES IGNORE RED FLAGS, CAVE TO SOFT-ON-CRIME PRESSURES AS THEY RELEASE REPEAT OFFENDERS: ATTORNEY He is also charged locally with felony murder, according to Fulton County records. Hector Deleon, 51, was identified as the suspect in a stabbing and slashing spree inside Penn Station’s New Jersey Transit concourse in New York City on Sunday, June 7. The random attack happened shortly after 7 p.m. on the NJ Transit concourse inside Penn Station and sent commuters scrambling. The stabbing spree in the busy Manhattan commuter hub left five people bloodied, with one seriously injured, officials said. NYC TRANSIT HEAD SAYS VIOLENT SUBWAY ATTACKS HAVE 'GOTTEN IN PEOPLE'S HEADS' BUT CRIME IS DOWN Deleon had at least seven prior arrests, including a 2022 case in which he was accused of slashing a man in the neck. He was later sentenced to two years' probation with conditions including mental health treatment. GOT A TIP? WATCH: Penn Station stabbing victim recounts 'crazy scene' Victim Henry Obadiah criticized liberal soft-on-crime policies after being stabbed in Penn Station by a career criminal. In an interview with Fox & Friends, Obadiah recalled the stabbing which left him with a large slash on his cheek and lip. FOLLOW US ON X "I'm heading toward the exit to 7th Avenue, and I'm walking, you know, toward the escalator, and I see these two guys kind of scuffling a little bit. I didn't think anything of it," Obadiah said. "Walking toward the escalator, and I locked eyes with this crazy madman, and he just looked at me, and he had this rage in his eyes, and he went whack. Cracked me right in the mouth. And my first reaction was, 'I'm gonna go after this guy. I want to kill him.' But then this guy behind me goes, 'he's got a knife. he's got a knife.'" GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Decarlos Brown Jr., 35, is accused of fatally stabbing Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, aboard Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line on Aug. 22, 2025. CHARLOTTE LIGHT RAIL MURDER SUSPECT RULED INCOMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL AS HISTORY OF CRAZED CLAIMS TRAILS CASE Federal prosecutors said Zarutska sat in front of Brown before he allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed her from behind. Brown has been charged federally with violence against a mass transportation system resulting in death, a charge that could carry life in prison or the death penalty if he is convicted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Brown had a history of violent crime, including assaults and robberies, and had also been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Yet he was still free and walking the streets. On Tuesday, the repeat offender was deemed incompetent to stand trial in his federal case following a mental evaluation. This followed a previous May hearing for his state charges where the judge had ruled Brown incompetent to stand trial. Brown is expected to be committed to a special facility under the direction of the U.S. attorney general for treatment aimed at restoring competency. If he is later found competent, the federal case could resume. "Let me be clear, he will be in custody that whole time. Mr. Brown is in federal custody now and will remain in federal custody until trial," Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, said following the hearing. "For us, our number one goal here is justice for Iryna Zarutska and Iryna Zarutska's family. That's what's on the top of our minds and our hearts every day." Brown could face the death penalty if the federal case proceeds. However, a defendant who is found incompetent cannot be tried or executed while incompetent. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner and Julia Bonavita contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a293831ee6011c3f4ec7f69 Raising Cane's owner admits there's one side dish he won't eat, and it's still on the menu te 2026-06-10T10:10:57.365Z Raising Cane's owner admits there's one side dish he won't eat, and it's still on the menu Raising Cane's owner and founder Todd Graves recently admitted he doesn't like the coleslaw served at his own chicken-finger chain. Graves made the revelation in an Instagram interview in which content creator Joe Bonham asked him his Cane's order. "Box Combo, no slaw, extra toast and extra sauce," the CEO replied. FAST-FOOD MENU ITEMS THAT CHEFS LIKE TO EAT "You don't do any coleslaw?" Bonham asked. "I don't like the coleslaw, man, that's why I trade it out," Graves replied. Bonham told Graves nobody likes the coleslaw, and Graves shrugged. "Every once in a while, I get somebody that likes it, but I'm not crazy about coleslaw, so trade it out for toast," he said. Bonham followed up by asking whose idea it was to add the coleslaw. Graves said he wanted a "vegetable component to the meal," and that coleslaw is "a Southern thing, but I don't care for it." The viral video garnered 8.5 million views, 457,000 likes and over 4,000 comments. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Several commenters agreed with the sentiment expressed by one Instagram user: "Love an honest CEO." "He's one of us," a person wrote.  "He knows what's up," wrote another. Discussion regarding the coleslaw itself prompted a lively debate.  The comment, "I go double slaw," received 35,437 likes, along with reactions such as, "Criminal," "Diabolical" and "Federal prison for you." "The slaw is underrated for sure," remarked another.  "It's the best part!" someone else wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Everyone says lock him up, but he's doing us a service," another person commented. Others chimed in to suggest different sides. Potato salad, pickles and mac and cheese were among the ideas. A 3.1-ounce serving of Raising Cane's coleslaw is 100 calories, according to the restaurant's website. The chain advertises the menu item as "crisp, creamy and freshly prepared." "If you try to be all things to all people, you aren't great to anyone," Graves said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "So, we focus on serving craveable chicken finger meals and doing it better than anyone else, which is why you'll never see limited-time offerings or new items coming on and off the menu. I always say, don't fix what isn't broken. Our coleslaw isn't going anywhere." There are multiple Reddit forums that debate Cane's coleslaw. "Coleslaw is the best part of Raising Cane's" is posted on the r/unpopularopinion subreddit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Why do they make slaw?" wondered a poster on the r/RaisingCanes forum.  "Does anyone actually eat the coleslaw from here? I always sub it out for extra toast/fries," wrote someone in the same forum. "I get asked all the time if I'm ever going to add something else to the menu and the answer is no," Graves told Fox News Digital.  "We've had the same menu since I opened the doors to the first Raising Cane's in Baton Rouge nearly 30 years ago: chicken fingers, Cane's Sauce, coleslaw, Cane's toast and crinkle-cut fries. This focused menu means our crew can focus on doing one thing and doing it better than anyone else." The restaurant's ethos, according to Graves, is centered around the "one love" principle that "enables us to build the perfect box combo that is served hot, fast and fresh each and every time." "When I originally created the menu, I wanted to give people something to be able to switch out, so they can sub extra fries, extra Cane's Sauce or extra Texas toast," Graves added.  "The coleslaw gives them that item to be able to assemble their perfect box. And if someone personally loves coleslaw, that's great too!" Raising Cane's opened its 1,000th restaurant – in Hollywood, California, – in March.  The restaurant's website lists six new locations set to open this month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292f14ee6011c3f4ec7e9b Heap Rejects Board’s Public Meeting Proposal, Says Supervisors Are Delaying Compliance With Court Order te 2026-06-10T09:32:04.180Z Heap Rejects Board’s Public Meeting Proposal, Says Supervisors Are Delaying Compliance With Court Order By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap rejected the Board of Supervisors’ proposal for a public meeting to discuss unresolved election administration disputes, arguing the offer was intended to create an appearance of cooperation while the Board continued litigating election authority issues. In a June 5 statement, Heap said the Board’s latest proposal was “not a serious effort to resolve this dispute” and accused the Board of continuing “a pattern of delay, obstruction, and political theater” that has lasted more than 18 months. For 18 months, the Board refused negotiations. Then they lost in court. Six weeks later, they're still refusing to comply and facing contempt proceedings and sanctions for ignoring the Court's order. I've offered to sit down with the Board and our respective legal counsel so we… https://t.co/DHiFwzCC5J — Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap (@azjustinheap) June 6, 2026 “They rejected proposals, rejected meetings, rejected mediation, and forced taxpayers to fund unnecessary litigation,” Heap said. “After losing decisively in Superior Court, they are now doing everything possible to delay compliance while pretending the problem is a lack of communication. The problem is not communication. The problem is that the Board refuses follow the law and accept Court orders they do not like.” The dispute follows an April ruling in the litigation between Heap and the Board over election administration duties. The Maricopa County Superior Court issued a ruling in Heap’s favor on April 16, rejecting the Board’s claim of “plenary” authority over election administration, and held that Arizona law establishes the Recorder as the county’s principal elections officer. The Recorder’s Office said the court ordered the Board to return control of IT staff, servers, databases, software, and election systems to the Recorder or fund their immediate replacement. The office also said the court found that the Board’s control of the Recorder’s IT systems and personnel constituted an “unlawful usurpation” of authority. The Board has disputed Heap’s characterization of the litigation and said the April ruling could disrupt election operations. In a May 4 release, the Board said it had filed a motion for a stay pending appeal and warned that the ruling could cause “significant disruptions to election operations,” including confusion over chain of custody, on-site tabulation, and the handling of mail-in ballots on Election Day. The Board has also maintained that it negotiated in good faith with Heap over a Shared Services Agreement. On the county’s election duties dispute page, the Board said it has “consistently negotiated in good faith” to reach an agreement on how to divide election responsibilities and said Heap chose to file a lawsuit in 2025 instead of finalizing a new agreement. The latest exchange centered on whether unresolved Shared Services Agreement issues should be discussed in a public meeting or through structured negotiations involving counsel. Heap pushed back in a June 1 letter, saying he had sought discussions and negotiations since the beginning of the dispute, had submitted multiple Shared Services Agreement proposals, had requested meetings with Board leadership, and had offered mediation. Heap said the Board’s proposed public meeting format was “unlikely to achieve” the objective of resolving the dispute. He wrote that effective negotiations over legal authority, operational responsibilities, staffing, resources, and election administration required candid discussion, counsel’s participation, and a process capable of producing written agreements. “Public Board meetings are not designed for that purpose,” Heap wrote in the letter. “They are designed for conducting public business. While appropriate for informing the public, they are ill-suited for negotiating and memorializing agreements between parties engaged in active litigation.” Heap also said the Board could not “simultaneously litigate authority before the courts” while expecting the same disputes to be resolved through informal public meetings rather than structured negotiations involving counsel. In a June 3 letter, Board Chair Kate Brophy McGee and Vice Chair Debbie Lesko asked Heap to meet in person “as quickly as you are available,” noting that UOCAVA ballots would be mailed within days and that early voting for the primary would begin in three weeks. What a shocker😀…@azjustinheap puts out a statement on Friday night saying he won't meet with me & @KateBrophyMcGee to resolve elections issues because he doesn't want the meetings livestreamed to the public. Election negotiations should be public. I have nothing to hide. — Debbie Lesko (@DebbieLesko) June 5, 2026 “The Board seeks, and voters deserve, a resolution to these SSA issues,” Brophy McGee and Lesko wrote in the letter. “There is no time to waste.” Brophy McGee and Lesko said legal counsel and staff would be welcome to attend, but said the in-person dialogue should be limited to elected officials “empowered by and accountable to the people,” according to the June 3 letter. They also said the discussion should be livestreamed because election administration is a public-facing government responsibility. “This discussion needs to occur in the light of day, not in secret,” Brophy McGee and Lesko wrote. In his June 5 statement, Heap said the Board was demanding a public meeting where it would control the agenda, format, questions, and discussion while continuing to litigate the same issues in court. “The Board has also attempted to portray my rejection of this proposal as opposition to transparency,” Heap said. “That is an obvious lie. I have offered to meet with Board leadership, County staff, and legal counsel for both parties. I proposed specific meeting dates and offered to make myself, my staff, and counsel available at any other time the Board preferred. The Board rejected that proposal.” Heap said real negotiations require decision-makers, legal counsel, candid discussion, and a process capable of producing binding written agreements. He said public hearings would instead produce “speeches, soundbites, and political posturing.” The disagreement comes as the Board appeals the April ruling and Heap continues seeking compliance with the court’s order. The Recorder’s Office said in a May 29 statement that Heap had requested the Superior Court hold the Board in civil contempt for allegedly refusing to comply with the April 16 ruling. The election authority dispute remains pending as Maricopa County officials prepare for upcoming elections without a new Shared Services Agreement in place. 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 Heap Rejects Board’s Public Meeting Proposal, Says Supervisors Are Delaying Compliance With Court Order first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292effee6011c3f4ec7e92 Phoenix Sued Over Permit Requirement To Feed And Aid Homeless In Public Parks te 2026-06-10T09:31:43.134Z Phoenix Sued Over Permit Requirement To Feed And Aid Homeless In Public Parks By Staff Reporter | A local church filed suit against the city of Phoenix for its new ordinance requiring permits to feed and provide medical care to the homeless in public parks.  The city ordinance, “Phoenix Medical Treatment and Food Distribution in Parks,” impacts any individual or organization with a charitable or humanitarian purpose from distributing food or medical care to the general public, not just the homeless — though it is those seeking to provide resources to the homeless that are most impacted by the policy. The city emphasized the prohibition on the sale, distribution, or exchange of syringes or needles, needle exchange programs, and distribution of needle/intramuscular naloxone in public communications discussing the new ordinance.  The ordinance exempts those distributing food or medical care for non-charitable purposes, such as food distributed at events not open to the general public, like birthday parties, or medical aid rendered to address a sudden medical event. Water and electrolyte beverage distribution was also exempted from the permitting process.  The council passed the ordinance last month, and it took effect last wek week. Starting Friday, the city provides a limited number of permits: two per month, per park made available on a tri-annual basis. The two permits combine both food and medical, not two food and two medical permits.  Those seeking permits must submit the names, food handler certificates, and medical certifications for all providing food and/or medical care, along with proof of a $2 million liability insurance policy. Lance Brace, a Phoenix real estate agent, and his nonprofit St. Herman’s Table filed the lawsuit challenging the ordinance through Provident Law in the Arizona District Court this week.  St. Herman’s Table provides a meal, water, Bibles, and small hygiene products to the homeless at Cave Creek Park at Cactus once a week. The nonprofit is part of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Orthodox Church.  Brace argued that the ordinance violates the First Amendment and the Arizona Free Exercise of Religion Act, claiming that it extends favorable treatment to secular activities, like wedding and birthday parties, by not holding them to the same permitting requirements as religious organizations engaging in charitable endeavors. Advocates for the city ordinance say the homeless have made the public parks unsafe for children and families.  In its presentation of the ordinance during a formal council meeting last month, the city included photos taken by city staff and submitted by residents as examples of the pervasive problems occurring in park systems due to unfettered services rendered to the homeless: mass crowding, littering, drug usage, drug paraphernalia, and contamination with biological hazards. As an example of the safety hazards presented by charitable organization presence without government oversight, officials referenced several recent city cleanup efforts that yielded the collection of hundreds of needles at South Mountain Park and Preserve, John F. & Mary P. Long Homestead Park, and Margaret T. Hance Park.  Critics of the city ordinance argued that the charitable services shouldn’t be limited by a permitting process due to the outsized needs of the homeless community.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Phoenix Sued Over Permit Requirement To Feed And Aid Homeless In Public Parks first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292ee9ee6011c3f4ec7e89 Republican Lawmakers, Gov. Hobbs Reach Budget Deal Including $1.45 Billion In Tax Relief te 2026-06-10T09:31:21.694Z Republican Lawmakers, Gov. Hobbs Reach Budget Deal Including $1.45 Billion In Tax Relief By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Republican House and Senate leaders announced a compromise budget agreement with Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs on Tuesday and introduced a series of budget bills for consideration in both chambers. According to a press release by the GOP Senate Caucus, the budget, totaling $18.29 billion, is designed to deliver approximately $1.45 billion in tax relief to Arizonans over a four-year period and to limit state spending growth to 3.05%. The agreed-upon budget also “rejects or modifies more than $3 billion in proposed executive tax increases, fees, and spending expansions over the next three years.” The legislative GOP leadership and Gov. Hobbs have been embroiled in tense on-again-off-again negotiations since January, with Hobbs announcing a full moratorium on signing legislation, vetoing nearly all bills sent to her desk from April 13 until May 14, including a proposed Republican budget containing over $1 billion in tax relief. 🚨FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Arizona Becomes Only State in the Nation to Deliver Historic Trump Tax Cuts As Part of Bipartisan FY 2027 Budget Agreement Full press release: https://t.co/CL9cqvwG9N@votewarren @JohnKavanagh_AZ @TJShope @SenFrankCarroll @DaveFarnsworth_ pic.twitter.com/zqH1mfv4lp — AZSenateRepublicans (@AZSenateGOP) June 9, 2026 “Arizona is leading the nation once again,” Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) said in a statement. “For years, Arizona has built a reputation as one of the best places in America to live, work, raise a family, and start a business. This budget strengthens that foundation. Families are facing higher costs for groceries, childcare, housing, and everyday necessities, and we wanted to provide real relief. By adopting President Trump’s tax cuts at the state level, expanding tax relief for families, and protecting educational freedom, we’re helping Arizonans keep more of their hard-earned money while ensuring our state remains economically competitive.” Looks like we have a deal on the budget. Arizona will be the first state in the nation to deliver the full Trump tax cuts! Proud of my colleagues in the House and Senate. Expecting to vote it out on Thursday. And this time, it will get signed. — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) June 9, 2026 The budget reportedly incorporates full conformity with the tax cuts of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025, which included several of President Trump’s major federal tax provisions, including: No tax on tips, no tax on overtime, An increased standard deduction, A new childcare deduction, An enhanced child tax credit, Expanded charitable giving deductions, Property tax relief for disabled veterans. In a statement to AZ Free News, Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29) said, “Republicans came into this session focused on affordability, responsible spending, public safety, school choice, and protecting taxpayers from new taxes and fees. This agreement reflects those priorities and shows what can be achieved through serious negotiations in divided government. The process still needs to play out, but this is a responsible budget agreement that moves Arizona in the right direction and puts families and taxpayers first.” According to the Senate GOP Caucus, the budget agreement will also address the ongoing controversy of data center development in the state through the imposition of “a three-year moratorium on the issuance of new certificates for the data center sales tax exemption while explicitly allowing construction of new data centers to continue.” In addition to implementing the $1.45 billion in tax relief, the budget will also include: $112 million for corrections operations, A 4% correctional officer stipend, $23 million for victims of crime assistance, $58 million for child safety operations, including foster care coaching and guardian contract costs, $25.5 million for county support programs, probation services, coordinated reentry efforts, and sheriff assistance, $10 million for wildfire suppression efforts, $4.3 million for rural hospitals. Reforms packaged with the FY2027 budget also include eligibility verification requirements for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, and protections for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program. Governor Hobbs praised the bipartisan agreement, saying, “This bipartisan, balanced budget agreement will put Arizona first and deliver opportunity, security and freedom to communities throughout the state. With this agreement, we are delivering a $1.4 billion tax cut for working-class families, investing in job creation, education and water security while tightening our belts, and securing a moratorium on the data center tax exemption so we can develop a responsible path forward that protects our water future and lowers utility bills for Arizona families.” She added, “This bipartisan compromise shows what we can do when we put common sense before political games and focus on delivering real results for our communities. It will put money back in the pockets of Arizona families and lower costs, make our communities safer, and protect the vital services that Arizonans rely on. In the coming days, I look forward to working with legislators in both parties to pass this bipartisan budget agreement that will make Arizona stronger, safer, and more prosperous.” House and Senate versions of the budget bills will be considered during a Joint Senate & House Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday, with final votes set for Thursday. 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 Republican Lawmakers, Gov. Hobbs Reach Budget Deal Including $1.45 Billion In Tax Relief first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292aa7ee6011c3f4ec7d71 SEN KEVIN CRAMER: China builds for war while America waits on permits te 2026-06-10T09:13:12.000Z SEN KEVIN CRAMER: China builds for war while America waits on permits For too long, the debate over permitting reform has been confined to the wonky world of Washington insiders — endless discussions about transmission lines, pipelines, lawsuits, and administrative procedures. Policymakers fixate on the bark while missing the trees, let alone the forest. The stakes are far higher than connecting a natural gas plant, wind farm or data center to the grid. The most important reason for permitting reform is to grow the U.S. defense industrial base at the speed, scale and cost efficiency needed to deter a major conflict with China, and to quickly prevail if deterrence fails. This imperative requires a sustained U.S. capability to outperform our adversaries in the production of weapons, ships, munitions, and material. Yet for more than two decades, America’s national security, economic policies, and stifling environmental review processes hollowed out domestic manufacturing and largely transferred our defense-related industrial capabilities and control of global supply chains to China. The results are stark. China dominates global manufacturing, particularly those industries indispensable to defense. Its steel production exceeds America’s by roughly 12-to-1. In shipbuilding, China possesses capacity roughly 230 times that of the United States. A single major Chinese shipyard can exceed the total output of the entire U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry. American policymakers — both Democrats and Republicans — have been comatose on this front for far too long. 'THIS IS NO DRILL': CHINA'S DOMINANCE OVER US SHIPBUILDING SPARKS BIPARTISAN EFFORT Recent conflicts offer sobering previews of how profoundly these disparities matter in wartime. In Ukraine, U.S. and allied munitions production has struggled to keep pace with demand. For example, America ramped 155mm artillery shell output from about 14,000 per month to around 40,000, falling far short of Ukraine’s needs — estimated at 150,000–200,000 shells monthly — and exposing fragile, just-in-time supply chains. Similar constraints appear in meeting our own requirements and supporting Israel against Iranian-backed threats. Peacetime atrophy — dormant production lines, retired skilled workers, overseas dependence, and regulatory bottlenecks — has left the U.S. defense industrial base ill-equipped for sustained, high-intensity conflict. History underscores the danger of underestimating industrial power. Nazi Germany developed formidable new technologies during World War II: the Me 262 jet fighter, V-2 ballistic missiles, and advanced tanks. These "wonder weapons" stunned Allied forces when they appeared on the battlefield. Yet America’s overwhelming manufacturing juggernaut is what proved decisive. Mobilizing factories across the heartland, the United States produced nearly 300,000 aircraft, 86,000 tanks, and thousands of ships, vastly outproducing the Axis powers combined. Similarly, in the Civil War, 90 percent of our manufacturing economy was in the North — which produced 20 times more pig iron and 32 times more firearms than the South — which was still primarily an agrarian economy. Perhaps more ominously is the lesson we can draw from the North’s embrace of mechanization, which allowed threshing to be done 12 times faster than slave labor. Today’s corollary is Artificial Intelligence (AI) — the Great Power which dominates AI will gain the upper hand easily in any conflict, just like the North did, dominating the South which clung to the morally repugnant — but also ineffective — manual labor. Both mechanization and AI need reliable, dispatchable power to provide their economic and industrial benefits. Today, China enjoys the advantage once held by America. China’s defense industrial base and supporting infrastructure can much more easily shift to a wartime footing, surging output of ships, munitions, and material with little or no bureaucratic or legal constraints. RAPID RISE OF AI PUTS NEW URGENCY ON CONGRESS TO UNLEASH AMERICAN ENERGY Reversing America’s defense industrial decline requires more than a tweak to an administrative process, increasing permitting staff, or changing deadlines for filing lawsuits. It demands a fundamental change in mindset of how, and why, government places so many obstacles in the way of the rapid expansion and rebuilding of our defense industrial base. Roads, bridges, ports, rail, power generation and delivery and computing infrastructure are foundational infrastructure. Factories cannot hum without affordable and reliable power. Mines and processing facilities for critical materiels — essential for munitions, electronics, and advanced weapons — cannot secure funding and achieve necessary scale amid regulatory paralysis. Without this complex industrial ecosystem, we risk strategic vulnerability no amount of technological innovation can offset. American spirit and ingenuity are real assets, but cannot conjure raw materials and weapons systems from thin air when supply chains falter and projects languish in endless reviews. Congress and the administration must treat permitting modernization as a core national security priority. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The most important element is time. Time is power — China builds three times faster than we do. Time is money — Chinese defense output costs a fraction of ours. Every year a U.S. defense infrastructure project is hung up in permitting adds 10-20 % to its final cost. Typical delays of more than five years lead to projects costing two or three times more than they need to. Eliminating this delay would not only unleash defense production with the speed and scale needed to keep the peace, but deliver it while saving hundreds of billions of dollars in defense spending. To accomplish this, Congress and the states must reach across the aisle and legislatively approve maintenance, replacement and new construction of defense industrial supply chains and preclude any further environmental review, permitting, and judicial review of such process. I’ve worked with sincere Democrats like Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) to build consensus and extend my thanks and trust to them. We all are committed to assuring environmental protection and reaffirm these industries must comply with all specified environmental performance requirements. They will remain subject to the full array of legal requirements for monitoring, reporting, inspection, enforcement, citizen suits, judicial review and punitive civil, criminal, and damages liability for any noncompliance. Ample bipartisan precedent for this approach has long been in place in non-security related laws such as health and safety, financial transactions, and border construction, while recent targeted federal and state laws waived permitting for public housing, fracking, pipelines, and chip manufacturing plants. The need to tackle the challenges of this permitting reform forest is clear: America’s ability to deter conflict, or to win if deterrence fails, rests on American industrial might. Permitting reform is the essential first step toward rebuilding it. The time for tepid measures and insider debates is over. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292a93ee6011c3f4ec7d68 Here's why universal basic income would be a disaster for America’s future te 2026-06-10T09:12:51.928Z Here's why universal basic income would be a disaster for America’s future Every generation faces a new technological revolution. Today it's artificial intelligence. Just 40 years ago it was the internet. And according to some of the biggest names in tech, AI may eventually become so powerful that millions of Americans will need government checks just to get by. Their solution? THE IMPENDING AI-DRIVEN JOBLESS ECONOMY: WHO WILL PAY TAXES? Universal basic income. The idea sounds simple enough. Every American receives a government payment regardless of whether they work, how much they earn, or how much they contribute to society. Supporters claim it's the inevitable answer to automation and artificial intelligence. They're wrong. And many leaders promoting this across the country have it wrong. Not because AI won't transform the economy. It absolutely will. PALANTIR CTO SHYAM SANKAR: THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE BEING LIED TO ABOUT AI They are wrong because they make the same mistake people have made during every major technological advancement in human history, assuming that because jobs change that work disappears. It never has. When automobiles replaced horse-drawn transportation, millions of jobs vanished. Yet millions more were created in manufacturing, construction, logistics, insurance, tourism, and countless industries that didn't previously exist. The same thing happened with personal computers, the internet, smartphones, and cloud computing. Technology destroys some jobs. It creates entirely new opportunities. That's what innovation does. What concerns me is that universal basic income assumes Americans are incapable of adapting. It assumes that the best solution to economic change is dependency rather than opportunity. That idea runs directly against everything that has made America successful. Capitalism works because incentives matter. People pursue education because it improves their future. People take risks because they hope to build wealth. People start businesses because they see opportunity. People work harder because effort is often rewarded. Universal basic incomebreaks that sacred relationship. When income becomes disconnected from productivity, incentives begin to weaken. The link between contribution and reward slowly disappears. And that's where the danger begins. America wasn't built on guaranteed outcomes. America was built on opportunity. Even if universal basic income were economically effective which is highly debatable, we would still have to answer a simple question.  Who pays for it? The United States is already carrying a national debt closing in on $40 trillion. Interest payments on that debt quickly becoming the largest line item on our fiscal budget. Now imagine sending checks to every American every month. Not just the poor. Not just the unemployed. Everyone. The price tag quickly becomes staggering. Government would ultimately have three choices. Raise taxes, print money, or borrow even more. None of those options creates prosperity. In fact, they often create the opposite. Higher taxes discourage investment. More borrowing increases future obligations. More money printing fuels inflation, which acts as a hidden tax on working families. Ironically, the very people universal basic income is supposed to help could end up hurt the most as housing, healthcare, food, and everyday necessities become more expensive. But perhaps the biggest problem with universal basic income isn't economic. It's cultural. The American Dream has never been about receiving a government check.  Never. It's about creating value for other. It's about ownership of assets. It's about building something for the future. It's about improving your skills, taking risks, solving problems, and participating in the growth of the economy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The future of AI shouldn't be a nation sitting at home collecting payments while a handful of technology companies create all the wealth. The future should be helping Americans own businesses, invest in innovation, develop new skills, and participate in the opportunities AI creates. The answer to artificial intelligence is not less ambition. It's more ambition. Leaders who promote this idea may believe the future requires universal basic income. I believe the future requires universal basic opportunity. So, it’s time to get off the couch. Because history has shown that when Americans are given the chance to innovate, adapt, and compete, they don't need a guaranteed paycheck. They create their own prosperity. And that's a far better future than anything universal basic income can offer. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TED JENKIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292a80ee6011c3f4ec7d5f Could the next Chinese threat walk into your kitchen on two battery-powered legs? te 2026-06-10T09:12:32.012Z Could the next Chinese threat walk into your kitchen on two battery-powered legs? Within the next ten years, there could be a humanoid robot in virtually every American home and workplace. They will hear and see everything. This is our future. But, a key question remains: will these omnipresent robots be American or Chinese-made? Ensuring that the United States wins the robotics race is both a national security and economic imperative. Both the administration and Congress are now working to address this challenge. Properly calibrated, these efforts demand broad bipartisan support and swift execution. Increasingly, robots represent the place where AI meets the physical world. Large, stationary single-purpose robots will be replaced by general purpose humanoids that can learn and complete virtually any task. The potential benefits to productivity, efficiency, and safety are astounding. Imagine a humanoid robot that can care for an aging parent, serve as a personal chef, or assist a surgeon during a complex procedure. These machines will enter burning buildings, clean up nuclear waste, work deep-sea pipelines, and staff dangerous and repetitive roles in American manufacturing that often cost workers their health and their lives. Goldman Sachs projects that the humanoid robot market could reach $38 billion by 2035. The companies and countries that lead in this technology will enjoy a generational economic advantage and the geopolitical leverage that comes with it. Which brings us to the threat. HUMANOID ROBOTS HIT MASS PRODUCTION IN CHINA This past Lunar New Year, Chinese robots went viral with a choreographed parade of humanoid robots dancing and performing martial arts in perfect unison — a spectacle equal parts impressive and unsettling. It was not an accident. It was a message…a warning. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has identified humanoids as a strategic emerging industry and the country has been pouring billions of dollars of state resources into ensuring Chinese supremacy in this emerging technology. The plan is working. Some market reports indicate that 90% of all humanoid robots are built in China. This is not simply a commercial problem for America. It is a national security crisis in slow motion. Consider what a networked fleet of Chinese-manufactured robots, embedded in American homes, hospitals, factories, and government facilities, would mean in practice. These machines see, hear, and map their environments. They connect to the cloud. They receive software updates from their manufacturers that could alter their behavior or extract sensitive data on command. We are not naïve to the risks posed by modern technology. But, humanoid robots are a far more intimate and consequential instrument for surveillance and sabotage. A smartphone knows your location. A humanoid robot knows your home, your family, your routines, and your secrets. NEW REPORT WARNS OF GROWING NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT TO U.S. AS CHINA BUILDS AI: 'SIGNIFICANT AND CONCERNING' China’s civil-military fusion doctrine and the dual-use potential of humanoids make this even more alarming. The same robot that folds laundry in a suburban home can, with a software update, perform logistics, reconnaissance, or other physical tasks in a military context. An army of commercially deployed Chinese robots is inherently a latent instrument of the Chinese state. America has faced this kind of strategic technological competition before, and we have won. But, this wasn’t luck. We won through deliberate national strategy, coordinated public and private investment, and clear-eyed policy frameworks. We need the same approach here. Commercial drones provide the cautionary tale. A decade ago, the United States ceded that market to China without an industrial policy response. Today, Chinese manufacturers control the overwhelming majority of the global drone market. American companies, law enforcement agencies, and even elements of the military found themselves dependent on Chinese hardware before policymakers recognized the scope of the problem. We now struggle to unwind a dependency that should never have been allowed to form in the first instance. To its credit, this administration has tried to address the issue — including by placing foreign-made drones on the FCC’s covered list — but we are playing catch-up and we are still far behind. We cannot afford to repeat these mistakes with humanoids The Trump administration has shown it understands the stakes in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, issuing ambitious strategies that marshal federal resources and align both the public and private sector around national priorities. The administration is now actively developing a national robotics strategy. It is critical that this initiative be both bold and broad. Among other things, a National Robotics Strategy should: (1) establish clear global leadership goals; (2) aggressively fund federal procurement, investment, and research; (3) secure the supply chain for key robotic components; (4) cement America as the global leader in robotics standards; and (5) establish a framework that implements stringent data security requirements and prevents infiltration by hostile actors. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Congress should act in parallel. Senators Schumer and Cotton recently introduced the American Security Robotics Act, which effectively bans the U.S. government from purchasing and operating most humanoid robots manufactured by Chinese firms. This rare show of bipartisanism underscores the seriousness of the situation. The pending bill is a meaningful first step, and Congress should be encouraged to build on it with a thoughtful and nuanced approach to this burgeoning industry. Congress needs to install guardrails that protect the country from the risks posed by fully integrated Chinese robotic systems. But, simultaneously, the government must carefully navigate the reality that key robotics components — including motors and magnets — are not yet manufactured competitively at home. We need to wean ourselves off our reliance on Chinese components and begin making these parts in the U.S. Blunt-instrument bans will hinder American industry from flourishing. The window to act is open, but not for long. The Lunar New Year video was merely a preview. The country that fields the best humanoid robots will shape the physical world the way that the country that fielded the best semiconductors shaped the digital one. That country should be the United States. The machines are coming. The only question is whose machines they will be. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292a58ee6011c3f4ec7d54 Life Inside an ICE Detention Facility te 2026-06-10T09:11:52.088Z Life Inside an ICE Detention Facility For days protesters have been clashing with law enforcement over conditions at an ICE detention facility in New Jersey. Our reporter Hamed Aleaziz explains how these complaints persist across the country, and takes a closer look at the problems documented at one facility in Louisiana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292a42ee6011c3f4ec7d4b The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine te 2026-06-10T09:11:30.560Z The Battle for the Senate Could Come Down to Hopes and Fears in Maine Graham Platner’s primary victory in Maine sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292a2eee6011c3f4ec7d42 The Knicks Are Hogging the Spotlight. Spurs Fans Aren’t Impressed. te 2026-06-10T09:11:10.641Z The Knicks Are Hogging the Spotlight. Spurs Fans Aren’t Impressed. As New York basks in the attention of a long-awaited N.B.A. finals run, many San Antonians say the Spurs, and the city they represent, are being underestimated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292a1aee6011c3f4ec7d39 Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Palisades Fire te 2026-06-10T09:10:50.731Z Trial Begins for Man Accused of Sparking Palisades Fire Opening statements are set to begin Wednesday in the case of the man prosecutors say was enthralled by fire and resentful toward the rich. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a292a04ee6011c3f4ec7d1d Waymo says it built a better benchmark for comparing robotaxis to humans te 2026-06-10T09:10:28.570Z Waymo says it built a better benchmark for comparing robotaxis to humans Waymo created a new computer model to help it better understand how humans behave in crash scenarios that its robotaxis encounter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a291c0aee6011c3f4ec7b43 Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us' te 2026-06-10T08:10:50.251Z Top takeaways from the primary elections in Maine and South Carolina: 'Movement about us' BLUE HILL, Maine - Graham Platner, the progressive left, and Donald Trump appear to be the big winners in Tuesday's high-profile primaries in Maine and South Carolina. Platner, the oyster farmer and military combat veteran who has been facing plenty of incoming fire amid mounting controversies, cruised to the Democratic nomination Tuesday in left-leaning Maine and will now face longtime moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a key race that is among a handful which will likely determine if Republicans hold their Senate majority in the midterm elections. Meanwhile, in solidly red South Carolina, Trump-backed Sen. Lindsey Graham won a majority of the vote in the Senate GOP primary and will avoid a runoff against a primary challenger from the right. And the candidate the president endorsed in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, finished on top of a crowded field of contenders and will advance to a runoff election in two weeks against longtime South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who came in second. Here's what we learned in the key June 9th primaries. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The left storms back The convincing victory by Platner, who was backed by progressive champions Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Rep. Ro Khanna of California, looks to be another feather in the cap for the left in their intra-party face-off with the establishment. The primary in Maine was held a week after Iowa state Rep. John Turek, who was supported by longtime Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in another crucial midterm showdown. Turek, a wheelchair basketball player who won two Paralympic gold medals, defeated the more progressive candidate, state Sen. Zach Wahls. The divisive and expensive primary battle was viewed as a proxy war between the establishment and anti-establishment wings of the party. Fast-forward a week and the ballot box performance by Platner, who promotes an economically populist agenda as he takes aim at corporate influences and advocates for the working class, gives a boost to the left. "The Democratic establishment and powerful interests spent months trying to stop Graham Platner. Instead, they demonstrated that voters in Maine and across America want to elect shake-up-the-system outsiders," Progressive Change Campaign Committee co-founder Adam Green emphasized. And Green warned that Platner's victory "should be a wake-up call for a Democratic establishment that has spent too long underestimating the appeal of economic populism and outsider politics." EMBATTLED PLATNER WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY TO TEE UP CRUCIAL MIDTERM SHOWDOWN What controversies? Platner in recent weeks has been facing one of the roughest stretches of his bid for the U.S. Senate. The candidate has been playing defense the past month, amid multiple controversies. They include inflammatory online comments made on Reddit, a well-publicized and now covered-up tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, recent reports that he exchanged sexually explicit messages with several women while married, and new allegations last week from ex-girlfriends of a history of rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes. Platner has called the latest allegations of violence untrue. On Monday, a day before the primary election, a former high-level staffer from the Platner campaign wrote in the Washington Post that Platner "is not someone who would be good for Maine or for the country." While the mounting controversies triggered some Democrats in the nation's capital to question whether Platner was damaged goods and needed to be replaced, the candidate this past weekend thanked Maine voters for continuing to support him. "When hurtful things I said on the internet a decade ago came out into the public as I shared my personal journey through PTSD and darkness of recovery and accountability and growth. Maine had my back," Platner said at a rally Friday not far from his hometown in Down East Maine. "Now, as every single piece of that past and journey gets dug up, litigated, and weaponized, you have my back. And when politically motivated, serious and false accusations are made against me. Maine, you have my back." THE GROWING LIST OF CONTROVERSIES THREATENING DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S MAINE SENATE BID And voters in Maine's Democratic Senate primary seemed to shrug off the controversies. "In trying so hard to understand me, they failed to understand that this is not about me at all," Platner said in his victory speech as he dismissed news reports about his past misdeeds as immaterial to the Senate election. "This is a movement about us, about the far too many working far too hard and struggling far too much." Trump has a big night The president wasn't on the ballot in South Carolina, but he had plenty on the line in the GOP Senate and gubernatorial primaries. One week after Trump's endorsement-winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president's immense clout over the GOP was on the line again, this time in South Carolina. And the president easily passed the test. The candidate Trump endorsed in the Palmetto State's GOP gubernatorial primary, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, finished first in a crowded field of candidates and clinched one of the two tickets in the race for the nomination. TRUMP ALLY LINDSEY GRAHAM SURVIVES CHALLENGE FROM GOP'S ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT WING Evette, who repeatedly spotlighted Trump's support, now advances to a Republican runoff election in two weeks against South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, the second place finisher, in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Henry McMaster.  Since no candidate topped 50% of the primary vote to land a majority, Evette and Wilson will battle for the nomination in the June 23 runoff, and the winner will be considered the clear favorite in the general election in the solidly red southeastern state. Meanwhile, in the South Carolina GOP Senate primary, longtime Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham did win a majority of the vote, and will avoid a runoff, the Associated Press reported. Graham, who was endorsed by Trump, was facing primary challenges from five candidates, including conservative businessman Mark Lynch, who took aim at the senator over his support for the war in Iran. Lynch was backed by some MAGA leaders who have been critical of the president. Graham's campaign and allied political groups spent nearly $20 million to highlight Trump's support. And the president joined Graham and Evette for a primary eve tele-rally. The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past month, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention. But his 11th-hour endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa a week and a half ago — which came on the same day he also backed Evette — in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to muscle the three-term congressman to victory. Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. In the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, the major contenders had long been highlighting their support for Trump and his agenda, in hopes of landing his support. Trump, after staying neutral for months, endorsed Evette, praising her as an "America First Patriot" and a "WINNER" in his announcement. In her primary night speech, Evette thanks the president and touted that she's a "Trump-endorsed businesswoman and conservative who's going to take the fight to the radical left." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a290de6ee6011c3f4ec7906 Meta signs first AI data center deal in India with Reliance te 2026-06-10T07:10:30.008Z Meta signs first AI data center deal in India with Reliance The 168-megawatt facility will support Meta's global AI computing needs and can be expanded over time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a290bd7ee6011c3f4ec78d7 Judge voids Arizona water rule for new homes te 2026-06-10T07:01:43.846Z Judge voids Arizona water rule for new homes PHOENIX -- A state agency acted illegally in imposing what developers are calling a "tax'' they have to pay to build in certain areas that don't have regular sources of water, a judge has concluded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a290bc2ee6011c3f4ec78ce State budget deal preserves tax cuts, pauses data center breaks te 2026-06-10T07:01:22.013Z State budget deal preserves tax cuts, pauses data center breaks PHOENIX -- Gov. Katie Hobbs and key Republicans have agreed to a nearly $18.3 billion spending plan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a290ba6ee6011c3f4ec78a2 Judge blocks Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method, rules it is unconstitutionally cruel te 2026-06-10T07:00:54.249Z Judge blocks Alabama's nitrogen gas execution method, rules it is unconstitutionally cruel A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama executing death row inmate Jeffrey Lee with nitrogen gas after finding that it violates the U.S. Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment. U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks handed down the ruling hours after an appeals court reversed her initial finding that the controversial execution method was constitutional. She permanently barred the state from using nitrogen gas to execute Jeffrey Lee, 49, who was scheduled to be put to death on Thursday. The judge wrote that the appeals court found the method carried "a substantial risk of serious harm." A three-judge panel from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday said the three minutes that it could take for an inmate to lose awareness is an "intolerable" time frame, "given the suffering that would likely take place under Alabama’s nitrogen hypoxia protocol." Marks also ruled that the state could change the form of execution to Lee’s preferred method, which is a firing squad. Inmates challenging execution methods must suggest an alternative method. ALABAMA DEATH ROW INMATE INSISTS INNOCENCE, URGES GOVERNOR TO MEET HIM BEFORE NITROGEN-GAS EXECUTION "Therefore, Lee has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the protocol constitutes cruel and unusual punishment in violation of the Eighth Amendment," Marks wrote. Marks' order blocks only the state from executing Lee by nitrogen gas. The state has two other authorized execution methods: lethal injection and the electric chair. She said Lee is "not entitled to an injunction barring the state from executing him using one of those methods." Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office is appealing the decision, according to a new court filing. Alabama officials have maintained that the method is constitutional. The issue appears likely bound for the U.S. Supreme Court, which has never ruled a state's execution method to be unconstitutional. "Were Alabama to adopt firing squad as a method of execution, that method would likely be challenged as well. Indeed, there is likely no method — no matter how humane — that would be immune to constitutional challenge. But the Constitution does not guarantee a painless death, and human life cannot be purposefully extinguished without some risk of pain. The Court, the condemned, and the State must all confront that sobering reality," Marks wrote in her ruling. Alabama began using nitrogen gas for executions in January 2024, when convicted killer Kenneth Eugene Smith became the first person in the country to be executed using that method. The execution method, which involves strapping a respirator onto the inmate's face and replacing breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen, has been criticized by opponents as inhumane and torturous. "Three minutes of conscious suffocation is torturous. If that doesn’t violate the constitution, let alone international law, nothing would," Bernard Harcourt, a professor at Columbia University Law School and who represents one of several other Alabama inmates challenging the method as unconstitutional, told The Associated Press. Nitrogen has been used in eight executions in the U.S., with seven of them in Alabama and one in Louisiana. Lee was set to become the ninth person executed with nitrogen before Marks' order. Opponents of the death penalty and critics of the controversial execution method praised Marks' ruling on Tuesday. ALABAMA VIOLATED CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH, COURT RULES "I pray that we are witnessing the collapse of this horrific method nationwide," said the Rev. Jeff Hood, who served as spiritual adviser at two nitrogen executions. Lee is being held at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore for his conviction of two counts of capital murder for killing Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson while robbing a pawnshop on Dec. 12, 1998. Prosecutors said Lee entered Jimmy’s Pawnshop with a sawed-off shotgun and shot Ellis, who was the owner of the store, and Thompson, an employee at the business. A jury voted 7-5 that Lee should be sentenced to life imprisonment, but a judge overrode that recommendation and sentenced him to death. Alabama later ended the ability of a judge to disregard a jury’s sentencing decision in death penalty cases. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e869ee6011c3f4ec60e3 Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff te 2026-06-10T04:30:33.454Z Republicans in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff State election officials will confirm the winner in the next week or two, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e66dee6011c3f4ec60b1 Arizona faces 77% cut in share of Colorado River as states remain deadlocked over water allocation te 2026-06-10T04:22:05.928Z Arizona faces 77% cut in share of Colorado River as states remain deadlocked over water allocation WASHINGTON – An ongoing deadlock between the seven states that rely on the Colorado River may have dire consequences for Arizona. A lack of agreement between the Upper and Lower Basin states would mean the federal government imposes its own plan for reallocating the water over the next 10 years – a plan that could mean cuts up to 77% for Arizona. No other state faces such severe cuts under the “no deal” federal proposal. Nevada would see its share of the river reduced by 6%. The other five states would see no change.  For obvious reasons, Arizona has been scrambling to find an alternative.  A May 1 proposal offered by Arizona, California and Nevada calls for spreading reductions among the Lower Basin states over the next three years. The plan emphasizes voluntary cuts, and states could receive compensation from the federal government for conservation efforts.  Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, said the Lower Basin states believe their proposal respects the laws and compacts that have long governed how the river is shared while also taking into account the current scarcity.  “We looked at how Lake Powell and Lake Mead would be impacted from an elevation standpoint and tried to cover as many hydrologic scenarios as possible,” he said. “It’s not a guarantee, but it’s a robust level of protection.” The Upper Basin states – Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming – rejected that proposal, arguing that it doesn’t reflect actual snowpack. Those states say that both the federal and Lower Basin proposals would threaten the river’s viability and drain Lake Mead and Lake Powell to a point of catastrophic failure.  “We … have depleted the storage in those reservoirs to the brink of being empty,” said Chuck Cullom, executive director of the Upper Colorado River Commission. “We are overspending our bank account and the bank account is almost empty. So, legal theories, everyone has one. Math is indisputable.” The one thing all states agree on is that decades of drought have pushed water levels to dangerously low levels even as demand and population grow. “In my 25 years on the Colorado River, I haven’t seen things this bad. … We have 19th century law, 20th century infrastructure and 21st century hydrology and water demand – and it’s not lining up very well,” said Jennifer Pitt, Colorado River program director for the National Audubon Society. The mention of 21st century hydrology refers to the decades-long megadrought afflicting the Western states that threatens to permanently alter the region’s ecosystem, disrupt the economy and disable power generation capabilities for two of the country’s most vital pieces of infrastructure: the Glen Canyon and Hoover dams.  On Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold an oversight hearing on the status of negotiations.  Risk of ‘dead pool’ The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, announced  May 21 that it will spend $52 million for new turbines at Hoover Dam – turbines better suited to the historically low levels of Lake Mead.  Lake Mead dropped to 1,041 feet above sea level in 2022. That’s the lowest since it first reached capacity in 1941, five years after Hoover Dam opened. The highest it’s ever been was 1,225 feet in 1983 due to a massive snowmelt. The volume was so great, engineers needed to open the dam’s spillways for the first and only time.  As of June, the lake stood at 1,048 feet. At 895 feet, it would hit “dead pool” status, which means the water is too low to flow downstream and the dam can no longer produce electricity. Like Lake Mead, Lake Powell has experienced a steady decline since 2000, when water elevation behind the Glen Canyon Dam was approximately 3,680 feet above sea level.  That reservoir hit 3,522 feet, its all-time low, in February 2023. It is now at 3,527 feet – more than 170 feet below full capacity.  Dead pool for Lake Powell would occur at 3,370 feet.  How does Arizona get its water? Arizona gets 36% of its water from the Colorado River, 41% from groundwater, 18% from in-state rivers and 5% from reclaimed water, according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Arizona’s share of the Colorado River comes from water released from the Glen Canyon and Hoover dams. One of Arizona’s arguments is that the Upper Basin states can tap into the river before the water even reaches Lake Powell. What makes the situation more alarming for Arizona is the rapid depletion of its groundwater. Between 2002 and 2024, the aquifers in the Colorado River Basin lost about 27.8 million acre-feet of groundwater, according to NASA satellite observations. That’s enough to cover 27.8 million acres of land with water 1 foot deep. And the underground reservoirs continue to decline.  The combination of dwindling supply from the river and the aquifers puts Arizona’s water security and food production at a great risk within the next decade, according to the NASA researchers. This view of Glen Canyon Dam on July 7, 2011, shows the effects of drought at Lake Powell, which is fed by the Colorado River. (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo) How we got here and what’s next? The current allocation among the seven states dates to 2007, when they cut a deal for water use that would last 19 years. The deal, which included the federal government, expires at the end of 2026.  The Bureau of Reclamation gave the states until November 2025 to present an updated deal.  When the states were unable to come to terms, the bureau issued a set of five alternative plans in January. Those plans triggered a flood of pushback, especially in Arizona. A White House meeting in January attended by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and governors of other Colorado River states failed to yield a breakthrough. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to release an updated plan for water allocation by mid-July, with final guidelines coming in August. Pitt isn’t optimistic about an end to the stalemate. The most recent winter was especially dry. And “with the states poised to be fighting each other,” she said, “they don’t really have the time to be thinking about environmental concerns. They’re preoccupied with how to protect and do their jobs for their water users,” she said. Court fights not off the table Buschatzke cited the Colorado River Compact of 1922, which gave the Upper and Lower Basin states 7.5 million acre-feet each, asserting the Upper Basin is still obligated to release enough water to satisfy that deal. A century ago, there were 18 million acre-feet available. Last year’s supply was just 8.5 million acre-feet, according to Bureau of Reclamation data.  The compact is a cornerstone of the Law of the River, a set of laws, treaties, compacts and court decisions dating to 1922 that dictate how much water those states and Mexico can draw.  Many experts say the Law of the River contains guidelines that have become outdated in an era of unforeseen climate change. Upper Basin states maintain that they are not obligated to release as much water as the Lower Basin wants under the 1922 compact.  Cullom’s May 22 letter addresses some of the legal disputes and asserts that the Lower Basin proposal would not adequately protect the reservoirs. Both sides say they are prepared to go to court. “I believe Tom and I believe Governor Hobbs when they threaten litigation,” Cullom said. “At the same time, it doesn’t provide incentive to reach compromise on operations if one side is asserting there’s only one way to solve a problem.” The post Arizona faces 77% cut in share of Colorado River as states remain deadlocked over water allocation appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e628ee6011c3f4ec607c Trump-endorsed candidate will face top GOP target in Nevada House district te 2026-06-10T04:20:56.013Z Trump-endorsed candidate will face top GOP target in Nevada House district Nevada state Sen. Carrie Buck won the Republican nomination for Nevada's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating businessman Michael Boris and other candidates in a closely watched primary contest to challenge Democratic Rep. Dina Titus in November. Buck's victory comes after receiving endorsements from President Donald Trump and Gov. Joe Lombardo, as well as backing from national Republican groups focused on protecting and expanding the party's House majority. Buck, an educator and former school principal who represents a Henderson-area district in the Nevada Senate, entered the race in 2025, arguing her experience in education and state government prepared her to take on Titus. MINIVAN MOM PUTS DEM INCUMBENT ON NOTICE IN TOP GOP TARGET DISTRICT: 'SHE HAS DONE NOTHING FOR US' The Republican primary field also included appliance repair contractor Michael Boris, former pastor and educator Jim Blockey, Rick Saga and Marie Encar Arnold.  Buck's campaign held a significant fundraising advantage throughout much of the race and was viewed by many Nevada political observers as the frontrunner entering Election Day. Boris had argued that Republicans needed an outsider candidate to defeat Titus, criticizing Buck as an establishment-backed contender. SCOOP: HOUSE GOP CAMPAIGN ARM LAUNCHES ‘MAGA MAJORITY’ PROGRAM TO BOOST TRUMP-ALIGNED CANDIDATES The general election now shifts to a district that has long favored Democrats, though it has become more competitive following recent redistricting. The Cook Political Report has rated the race as "Likely Democrat," reflecting Titus' incumbency and the district's Democratic lean despite growing Republican optimism. Nevada's 1st District, which includes much of eastern Las Vegas, Henderson and surrounding communities, carries a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+2 and has been represented by Titus since 2013. Republicans have not won the seat since former Rep. John Ensign left office in 1999. Titus, who faced primary opposition of her own, is expected to begin the general election campaign with a substantial fundraising advantage. Republicans believe Buck gives the party its strongest chance to compete in a district that has become more competitive in recent years. Attention now turns to the general election against Titus, a veteran Democrat who has represented the district since 2013 and remains one of Nevada's most established political figures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e493ee6011c3f4ec5fe8 Katie Hobbs agrees to fund 50 state troopers to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda te 2026-06-10T04:14:11.366Z Katie Hobbs agrees to fund 50 state troopers to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda Gov. Katie Hobbs struck a budget deal with Arizona Republicans that will help aid President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda by hiring at least 50 new state troopers who will be dedicated to “immigration enforcement and border security.” The $18.3… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e47eee6011c3f4ec5fdf Platner will face Collins in November; U.S. House races pending te 2026-06-10T04:13:50.401Z Platner will face Collins in November; U.S. House races pending (The Center Square) - Graham Platner, a Maine oyster farmer, is projected to move forward in a general election for U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e431ee6011c3f4ec5faa Dem rep who went on expletive-laden anti-Trump rant wins primary te 2026-06-10T04:12:33.685Z Dem rep who went on expletive-laden anti-Trump rant wins primary Incumbent Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., won Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary Tuesday. Lee’s district, comprising the southern end of the Las Vegas metro area and extending through sparsely populated communities like the late Sen. Harry Reid’s hometown of Searchlight, is one of the West’s most competitive swing districts, with a Cook Political Report rating of D+1. Lee, whom Georgetown University’s Lugar Center deems one of the 10 most bipartisan members of Congress, faced James Lally, Terrill Robinson and Brandon West in the primary. While the Lugar Center credited her bipartisanship, Republicans have criticized her opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which, according to reports, included hundreds of millions of dollars in support for entities in rural Nevada. Lee has received support from AIPAC and corporate interests such as Boeing, according to The Center Square. MINIVAN MOM PUTS DEM INCUMBENT ON NOTICE IN TOP GOP TARGET DISTRICT: 'SHE HAS DONE NOTHING FOR US' Lally, a cardiologist, told the outlet that Lee’s reputation as a bipartisan lawmaker is a misnomer, saying that she cannot "appease an authoritarian cult" — in an apparent reference to Republican voters and Trump supporters. Trump’s "No Tax On Tips" has been a rallying cry for Republicans in the district — which hosts some of the largest numbers of tipped workers of any precinct given its proximity to the Strip. Robinson, meanwhile, is a Marine Corps veteran and former staffer for neighboring Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. LOMBARDO BUILDS MASSIVE $15M WAR CHEST IN CRITICAL NEVADA GOVERNOR SHOWDOWN "Terrill is running for Congress because he believes Washington has stopped working for ordinary Americans. He is deeply concerned about the growing influence of corporate money, political self-interest, and the erosion of transparency across government institutions," his campaign said in a statement on his website. West recounted his time working several jobs earlier in life — from Carl's Jr., the Transportation Safety Administration and Service Employees International Union (SEIU), where he became a steward. "I’ve always been someone who learns by being in it, not watching from the outside. My background has taken me through different environments and perspectives, and that’s shaped how I understand people," West said. I'M SAM BROWN: THIS IS WHY I WANT NEVADA'S VOTE FOR SENATE "I learned early how to adapt, how to listen, and how to recognize that everyone is coming from a different place. Las Vegas is where I’ve built my life and where I feel grounded." West's top-listed priority, if elected, is ending all U.S. aid to Israel. He has also said he wants to see ICE "decommissioned." Meanwhile, Lee got in hot water recently for a now-deleted expletive-laden X rant against Trump — when the president suggested he would attend oral arguments in the birthright citizenship Supreme Court case. "So f---ing f---ed up. I’ll pray they f--- him to his face," Lee wrote shortly before 11 p.m. Mountain Time on March 31. "Sorry, I say f--- a lot these days." Lee later pushed back on allegations she was a "mentally-deranged psycho" among other retorts from critics, saying in a statement that "clearly my language touched a nerve — my nerve was touched by the attacks on our Constitution and its separation of powers. I took an oath to protect and defend it." Fox News Digital’s Adam Pack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e41dee6011c3f4ec5fa1 Nevada’s top cop wins Dem primary, takes on Gov Lombardo te 2026-06-10T04:12:13.687Z Nevada’s top cop wins Dem primary, takes on Gov Lombardo Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford defeated Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill in Tuesday's Democratic primary, advancing to a showdown with Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in one of the nation's most competitive governor's races. Ford entered the race as the Democratic frontrunner in a field that included Hill, Sunshine Arterburn, Miqehl Bayfield, Emile Bouari and James Cooper. Before becoming Nevada's first Black attorney general, he served in the Nevada Legislature, where he led the chamber as majority leader. REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR TARGETED BY DEMOCRATS LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION BID IN KEY BATTLEGROUND Housing affordability emerged as a key issue in Ford's campaign, with Ford pledging to lower costs and expand access to housing, according to his campaign website. Ford's primary victory comes as the two-term attorney general faces growing criticism over his extensive travel record. DEM SENATOR REVEALS HOW SHE NARROWLY WON KEY STATE THAT TRUMP FLIPPED: ‘BE PRACTICAL TO FIND RESULTS' State records reviewed by Fox News Digital in March found Ford accumulated more than $410,000 in travel costs since taking office in 2019, while local outlets have reported he spent more than 100 days outside Nevada during his tenure. A spokesperson for the attorney general's office defended the travel, saying the trips were tied to Ford's official duties and campaign activities, including coordinating with law enforcement agencies across the country, and were permitted under Nevada law. REPUBLICANS CUT INTO DEM VOTER REGISTRATION ADVANTAGE IN CRUCIAL SWING STATE AS EARLY VOTE WRAPS UP Ford is also under investigation by the Nevada Commission on Ethics over whether he solicited improper gifts or used his office to improperly benefit himself, according to documents recovered by local outlets. Nevada's gubernatorial race is expected to be one of the most closely watched contests of the midterm elections as Democrats attempt to reclaim control of the governor's office in the Silver State. Lombardo, who defeated Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in 2022, is seeking a second term and will face the Democratic nominee in November. Fox News Digital's Leo Briceno contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e409ee6011c3f4ec5f98 Top GOP target Dina Titus fends off House primary challengers te 2026-06-10T04:11:53.688Z Top GOP target Dina Titus fends off House primary challengers U.S. Rep. Dina Titus won the Democratic primary in Nevada's 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating challengers Gabriel Cornejo, Joy Hoover and Luis Paniagua to secure her party's nomination for an eighth term in Congress. Titus, who has represented the Las Vegas-area district since 2013, entered the race as the clear frontrunner, backed by labor unions and Democratic organizations while also holding significant advantages in fundraising. The veteran lawmaker faced a challenge from candidates who argued Democrats should embrace a new generation of leadership, a criticism Titus largely dismissed during the campaign. Titus pointed to her experience in Congress and her record on issues important to Southern Nevada voters, including tourism, transportation and veterans affairs, helping her win the Democratic primary. MINIVAN MOM PUTS DEM INCUMBENT ON NOTICE IN TOP GOP TARGET DISTRICT: 'SHE HAS DONE NOTHING FOR US' First elected to Congress in 2008 from Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, Titus returned to the House in 2012 after redistricting reshaped Nevada's congressional map. Before serving in Congress, she spent two decades in the Nevada Senate and worked as a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her primary opponents struggled to gain significant traction in a race largely overshadowed by higher-profile statewide contests. Hoover, a businesswoman and nonprofit founder, Cornejo and Paniagua all sought to present themselves as alternatives to the longtime incumbent but ultimately failed to beat Titus. NEW GUARD OF GOP WOMEN SAYS DEMOCRATS CAN'T ‘PIGEONHOLE’ FEMALE VOTERS AS THEY TARGET KEY HOUSE RACES The focus now turns to the general election, where Titus is expected to face the Republican nominee in a district that has become more competitive in recent years following redistricting. Still, the Cook Political Report rates Nevada's 1st Congressional District as "Likely Democrat," reflecting both the district's Democratic lean and Titus' incumbency advantage. Nevada's 1st District includes much of eastern Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise and surrounding communities in Clark County. According to the Cook Partisan Voting Index, the district carries a D+2 rating. Republicans have not held the seat since former Rep. John Ensign left Congress in 1999. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e3f5ee6011c3f4ec5f8f Gaming-world veteran who ripped ‘woke’ culture scores Trump-backed battleground primary win te 2026-06-10T04:11:33.689Z Gaming-world veteran who ripped ‘woke’ culture scores Trump-backed battleground primary win Trump-endorsed candidate Marty O'Donnell advanced in a crowded GOP primary race to face off against Democratic incumbent Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada’s 3rd congressional district. O’Donnell is best known as the composer for the popular "Halo" and "Destiny" video game franchises and has run his campaign on putting "families first," as well as promoting small businesses and community safety. The district is among Nevada’s most fiercely contested battlegrounds, with its suburban electorate often deciding close races. President Donald Trump carried the district in 2016 and again in 2024, while former President Joe Biden flipped it in 2020. O’Donnell entered the primary with major GOP backing after securing endorsements from Trump and Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo. 'HALO' COMPOSER RUNNING FOR CONGRESS DRAWS PARALLELS TO DECLINE OF WOKENESS IN GAMING TO TRUMP'S RE-ELECTION "Susie Lee wants Open Borders, Men playing in Women’s Sports, Transgender for Everyone, Defund the Police, and wants to take away your Second Amendment, meaning, your guns. Sadly, she voted against the Biggest Tax Cut in History (including NO TAX ON TIPS!), and fought ferociously to knock out Rural Healthcare, a big factor in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District," wrote Trump in his endorsement on Truth Social in April. "In contrast, Marty O’Donnell is a World-Class Composer and Entrepreneur who knows the America First Policies required to Create GREAT Jobs, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote NO TAX ON TIPS, Advance MADE IN THE U.S.A., and Champion our Nation’s Golden Age. As your next Congressman, Marty will fight tirelessly to Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our Brave Military/Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment," said Trump. The video game composer has compared the battles against "woke" ideology in both video games and politics during his run for Congress. "I believe the enthusiasm for the re-release of the original ‘Halo’ is in large part due to the wokification of the gaming industry," he wrote in 2025 of "woke" ideology in gaming. "After years of gamers fighting the infiltration of DEI in the industry, we are finally winning." "I saw firsthand the beginning of DEI in the industry," he continued, describing how the industry has faced backlash over games that alienated players with identity politics. "How did gamers react to having things forced on them by non-gamers developing these characters in the studio? They revolted." The "Halo" games, centered on humanity’s war against alien invaders, have sold tens of millions of copies, becoming one of the most recognizable and enduring video game franchises since 2001.  DEM SENATOR REVEALS HOW SHE NARROWLY WON KEY STATE THAT TRUMP FLIPPED: ‘BE PRACTICAL TO FIND RESULTS' The large suburban electorate voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election even as Lee narrowly won the congressional race — a seat she has held since 2019. Lee, a former second-grade teacher, has strongly opposed Trump’s call to eliminate the Department of Education, advocating instead for increased federal funding for public schools, special education and after-school programs. The self-proclaimed moderate Lee also campaigned on the cost of living and healthcare, pushing to lower costs for families. DEM TIED TO CARTEL OPERATIVE SAYS 'WHITE NATIONALISTS' JOINING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TO 'HUNT DOWN PEOPLE' O’Donnell supports strict border control, a finished border wall and targeting human and drug trafficking. Lee has occasionally supported tougher border-security measures but is against Trump's efforts to restrict birthright citizenship and has criticized some aspects of his immigration policies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e3ccee6011c3f4ec5f84 Democrats in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff te 2026-06-10T04:10:52.415Z Democrats in Maine Governor’s Race Head to Ranked-Choice Runoff State election officials will confirm the winner in the coming weeks, after a counting process that involves multiple rounds of elimination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28e3b5ee6011c3f4ec5f5e Remembering Julie Gallego, Tucson's community Pied Piper of folklórico te 2026-06-10T04:10:29.052Z Remembering Julie Gallego, Tucson's community Pied Piper of folklórico Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28df0cee6011c3f4ec5f08 Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nomination te 2026-06-10T03:50:36.410Z Joe Lombardo cruises past six GOP challengers to secure Nevada Republican gubernatorial nomination Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo secured the Republican nomination for a second term Tuesday, defeating six GOP challengers and advancing to the general election as Democrats vie for the chance to reclaim the governor's mansion in November. The first-term governor entered the primary as the overwhelming favorite. Lombardo, a former Clark County sheriff, was elected governor in 2022 when he defeated Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak, becoming the only Republican challenger to unseat an incumbent Democratic governor that year. He now heads into the general election against the Democratic nominee, who will emerge from a primary field that includes state Attorney General Aaron Ford and Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill. 2026 MIDTERMS: PRIMARIES, KEY RACES AND ELECTION RESULTS Lombardo defeated a field of mostly lesser-known Republican challengers that included Donald Beaudry Jr., Irina Hansen, Kameron Hawkins, Matthew Winterhawk, Jose Zelaya and Barak Zilberberg. Beaudry Jr., a financial engineer, is a hedge fund manager and founder of an artificial intelligence company. He campaigned on his private-sector experience. Hansen, a realtor and small-business owner who previously ran for mayor of Las Vegas, positioned herself as an outsider candidate challenging the political establishment. Winterhawk, a businessman and nonprofit founder, entered the race as a political newcomer and also promoted himself as an alternative to Nevada's political establishment. REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR TARGETED BY DEMOCRATS LAUNCHES RE-ELECTION BID IN KEY BATTLEGROUND Hawkins, a Navy veteran, publisher and conservative activist, previously sought the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Nevada in 2022. Zelaya, a real estate investor who also sought a bid in the GOP race in 2022, maintained a relatively low public profile throughout the campaign and released limited information about his candidacy. The race for the governor's mansion in Nevada is among the most closely watched gubernatorial contests of the 2026 midterm election cycle. The winner in the key swing state could gain national prominence ahead of the 2028 presidential election and help shape their party's political strategy in Nevada. It also comes as Democrats try to flip back the mansion after losing it in 2022. With no U.S. Senate race on Nevada's ballot this cycle, the governor's race has served as the state's marquee contest and the primary driver of campaign advertising spending. Beyond the gubernatorial race, Nevada voters also weighed in on primaries for U.S. House seats and a variety of state offices, while voters in Henderson, Nevada's second-largest city, cast ballots in the city's mayoral election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28dcadee6011c3f4ec5e41 Top Lucid Motors executive departs amid new CEO’s leadership shakeup te 2026-06-10T03:40:29.371Z Top Lucid Motors executive departs amid new CEO’s leadership shakeup The exec, Emad Dlala, has left just a few months after being promoted to SVP of engineering and digital, TechCrunch has learned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28daa9ee6011c3f4ec5e02 Police: Test drive leads to theft of motorcycle, firearm te 2026-06-10T03:31:53.287Z Police: Test drive leads to theft of motorcycle, firearm There are some men who believe a handshake agreement is a bond of trust, and there are others who don’t - and that disparity ultimately led to an arraignment hearing this week for one Visalia man accused of stealing a… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28da87ee6011c3f4ec5dce South Carolina GOP race to replace Nancy Mace heads to runoff te 2026-06-10T03:31:19.770Z South Carolina GOP race to replace Nancy Mace heads to runoff Jenny Honeycutt, a business owner, and Mark Smith, a state legislator, advanced in a crowded GOP primary to replace outgoing Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Tuesday evening. Because no candidate garnered more than 50% of the vote needed to win outright, the primary now heads to a runoff that’s slated to take place on June 23. The vacancy arose when Mace, a firebrand conservative, announced her decision to run for governor of the Palmetto State. During her time in Congress, Mace has attracted attention for being one of the eight Republicans who voted with Democrats to remove former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in 2023, for championing legislation on cybersecurity and forcing a vote on releasing the Epstein Files earlier this year. FIRST ON FOX: RETIRED AIR FORCE COLONEL WHO PILOTED LAST FLIGHT OUT OF AFGHANISTAN REVEALS NEW MISSION Mace, who has taken on a national profile, said she would look to continue her work at the state level. "South Carolina needs a governor who will drag the truth into sunlight and flip the tables," Mace said during her announcement speech. S.C. 01, a safely Republican district, has been held by the GOP for much of the past forty years. Aside from Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., who held the seat from 2019 to 2021, Republicans have controlled the district since 1981. FIRST ON FOX: REPUBLICAN FIREBRAND NANCY MACE LAUNCHES BID FOR SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR Mace last won reelection in 2024 in a 58.2% to 41.6% victory over Democratic challenger Michel Moore, a businessman. Honeycutt, who runs a law firm that helps clients navigate regulations, has positioned herself as a pro-family political outsider, highlighting issues like law and order, the country’s fiscal picture and family finances as key priorities on her website. According to FEC records, Honeycutt raised just north of $345,600 as of the end of May. Mark Smith, also a small business owner, led a funeral home service before running for the South Carolina House of Representatives. He has served in state legislator since 2020, and, according to his biography, helped cut taxes and support local law enforcement in that role. Smith garnered $750,700 in campaign donations, according to FEC records. WATCH: MACE SAYS TRUMP'S ENDORSEMENT HASN'T SEALED SC GUBERNATORIAL RACE: ‘IT’S A DOG FIGHT’ A third contender in the race, Jay Byars, raised $220,600. He began a political career in 2011 when he was elected to the Dorchester County Council and has remained in the job for four terms. On the private side, Byars began several companies, including a storage service and Good Faith Caregivers, a home care business. Notably, Mace has not endorsed in the race to replace her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28da73ee6011c3f4ec5dc5 Jordan Staal's two-goal night lifts Hurricanes past Golden Knights, evening Stanley Cup Final series te 2026-06-10T03:30:59.767Z Jordan Staal's two-goal night lifts Hurricanes past Golden Knights, evening Stanley Cup Final series The Carolina Hurricanes have evened up the Stanley Cup Final once more thanks to Jordan Staal’s two-goal night in Las Vegas to beat the Golden Knights in Game 4, 5-3. The series now sits at 2-2 with Game 5 slated for a return back to Carolina’s Lenovo Center on Thursday to see who will have the edge in this pivotal clash on ice. This game didn’t need overtime like the previous two, but it did need someone to break the 3-3 tie that went into the third period between these opponents. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM With 13:39 left in Game 4, Shea Theodore made a disastrous turnover in the Golden Knights’ own zone, and Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis picked it off right in front of the net. Luckily for Vegas, Carter Harter stopped Jarvis’ backhand, but the threat wasn’t averted just yet. Jarvis battled to get the puck back out in front, and it ended up trickling to the stick of Nikolaj Ehlers, who tried flipping it to Staal. SETH JARVIS SCORES OVERTIME GAME-WINNER AS HURRICANES STORM BACK FROM 2-0 DEFICIT TO EVEN STANLEY CUP FINAL Staal lost his edge on his skate, but that didn’t stop him from swatting a back-handed shot of his own toward the net. It just trickled past Hart, and Staal celebrated while still down on the ice. He became the first player in 44 years to score a goal in each of the first four games of the Stanley Cup Final. With the way these games have been going, though, a one-goal lead was not safe. This time, however, the Hurricanes had the defense and timely saves by Brandon Bussi, who head coach Rod Brind’Amour went with over Frederik Anderson, and the decision paid off. The Golden Knights took 20 shots on goal, with Bussi saving 7 in his first time on ice for Carolina in this series. And Ehlers sealed victory when he cleverly banked the puck out of his own zone with an empty net on the other end that walked into the net for the 5-3 win. The Hurricanes came out roaring in the first period in this one as well, scoring three goals to the Golden Knights’ one by captain Mark Stone. Logan Stankoven notched his 11th of these playoffs just 1:06 into the game. Jackson Blake quickly followed on a goal assisted by Taylor Hall and Ehlers. Then, Staal’s first goal of the game came 12:48 into the period on a power play. Shayne Gostisbehere ripped a shot on goal, and after Hart made the save, Staal was first to find the puck and a clear shot right in front of the goal. With a 3-1 lead after the first 20 minutes, the Hurricanes had to feel good. But again, no lead is safe, and Vegas reminded them of that in the second period. William Karlsson got Vegas closer with his third goal of the playoffs, while Brett Howden, adding to his case for the Conn Smythe Trophy, scored his 14th to tie it all up at three. In the end, Staal’s heroics for the Hurricanes is why he has a "C" on his sweater. 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/6a28da5bee6011c3f4ec5d8d Republican Primary for Open Congressional Seat in South Carolina Heads to Runoff te 2026-06-10T03:30:35.208Z Republican Primary for Open Congressional Seat in South Carolina Heads to Runoff The largely coastal district has voted overwhelmingly Republican in recent elections. Representative Nancy Mace ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of seeking re-election to the seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d7f8ee6011c3f4ec5cd9 UA restructures Health Sciences, laying off dozens during 'realignment' te 2026-06-10T03:20:24.887Z UA restructures Health Sciences, laying off dozens during 'realignment' Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d67fee6011c3f4ec5cc7 U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran te 2026-06-10T03:14:07.768Z U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran (The Center Square) – U.S. forces have begun launching “self-defense strikes” against Iran after President Donald Trump announced a response to the Islamic Republic's shooting down of a U.S. Army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d66bee6011c3f4ec5cbe Lawmakers probe taxpayer savings in military contracts te 2026-06-10T03:13:47.288Z Lawmakers probe taxpayer savings in military contracts (The Center Square) - Advocates urged lawmakers on Tuesday to implement legislation that will provide for greater accountability of taxpayer dollars in military contracts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d656ee6011c3f4ec5cb5 Arizona Republicans, Gov. Hobbs reach budget deal  te 2026-06-10T03:13:26.816Z Arizona Republicans, Gov. Hobbs reach budget deal  Arizona’s Republican legislative leaders reached a budget deal with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democratic lawmakers, they announced Tuesday, weeks away from the June 30 deadline to avoid a state government shutdown. The $18.3 billion budget deal includes $1.45 billion… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d642ee6011c3f4ec5cac $70B bill funding ICE, Border Patrol through 2029 heads to Trump's desk te 2026-06-10T03:13:06.328Z $70B bill funding ICE, Border Patrol through 2029 heads to Trump's desk (The Center Square) – Republicans in Congress on Tuesday sent their $70 billion bill funding federal immigration enforcement agencies through 2029 to President Donald Trump’s desk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d62dee6011c3f4ec5ca3 Social Security fund to run dry in 2032, automatic cuts loom te 2026-06-10T03:12:45.849Z Social Security fund to run dry in 2032, automatic cuts loom (The Center Square) – Social Security's retirement trust fund will be depleted in 2032, triggering an automatic 22% reduction in benefits for about 70 million Americans unless Congress acts, federal trustees warned Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d618ee6011c3f4ec5c9a GOP lawmaker ties endangered wolves to ‘global government’ as Arizona ban heads to Hobbs te 2026-06-10T03:12:24.891Z GOP lawmaker ties endangered wolves to ‘global government’ as Arizona ban heads to Hobbs A bill that would disallow the state from transporting Mexican Gray Wolf pups into Arizona or spending any public money or resources on them will be heading to the governor’s desk after one Republican declared that 50 years of efforts… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d603ee6011c3f4ec5c91 Seattle enacts one-year ban on data centers te 2026-06-10T03:12:03.927Z Seattle enacts one-year ban on data centers (The Center Square) - A one-year ban on new large-scale data centers was approved by the full Seattle City Council on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d5eeee6011c3f4ec5c88 Missoula cold case homicide charges filed after DNA retesting te 2026-06-10T03:11:42.895Z Missoula cold case homicide charges filed after DNA retesting MISSOULA, Mont. — A Missoula homicide case from 1990 moved forward after investigators used newer DNA testing to revisit the deaths of two women at a nursing home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d5aaee6011c3f4ec5c50 Collins secures GOP nod in Maine Senate battle that could decide GOP majority te 2026-06-10T03:10:34.089Z Collins secures GOP nod in Maine Senate battle that could decide GOP majority As she runs for a sixth six-year term in the U.S. Senate in left-leaning Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is now officially her party's nominee in a crucial race that's one of a handful across the country that will determine whether Republicans keep control of their slim Senate majority. Collins can toss the "presumptive nominee" title after formally landing her party's nomination on Tuesday by running unopposed in Maine's Senate GOP primary. As she fights for re-election, the 73-year-old Collins is once again a top target for Democrats as they aim to win back the Senate majority in this year's midterms. "I have been the No. 1 target of Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, not only in this campaign, but the last two campaigns as well. I'm always his No. 1 target," Collins said in a recent Fox News Digital interview. SIX MONTHS TILL MIDTERMS: THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY Facing Collins will be military veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner, the all-but-certain Democratic nominee after two-term Gov. Janet Mills, who was backed by Schumer and the Democratic Party establishment, dropped out of the race earlier this spring after significantly trailing Platner in fundraising and polling. While Collins has focused on her Senate agenda, and on Friday she received bipartisan praise after reaching a milestone by casting her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote, Platner has been playing defense amid multiple controversies, ranging from inflammatory online comments made on Reddit, a well-publicized and now covered-up tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, to new allegations last week from ex-girlfriends of a history of rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes. Platner, who has acknowledged his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder from his four tours of duty in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, has said he's "been open about what was a very dark period of my life where I struggled with undiagnosed PTSD, too often self-medicated with alcohol, and was a far from perfect boyfriend." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB "I take responsibility for all of that, and wish I had been better. Any characterization beyond that is false, and I believe, politically motivated," Platner added. "I’m not proud of who I was then, but I am proud of the work I’ve done since, and the movement we are building in Maine." The candidate apologized for his controversial Reddit posts after they made headlines last fall soon after he launched his Senate campaign. Platner has said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007 while drinking with fellow Marines stationed in Croatia. He said that he covered up the tattoo with a new design after learning last year that it resembled a Nazi symbol. But new allegations raise questions about Platner's timeline regarding knowledge of the tattoo. ‘HE HATED WOMEN’: EXPLOSIVE ABUSE, NEW NAZI TATTOO ALLEGATIONS FROM EXES ROCK PLATNER'S CAMPAIGN Platner, who is supported by progressive champions Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Rep. Ro Khanna of California, is pushing an economically populist agenda as he takes aim at corporate influences and advocates for the working class. Asked if Platner is too far to the left for voters in her northern New England state, Collins recently told Fox News Digital, "I believe that will be the conclusion of Maine voters. But, obviously, I don't take anything for granted." Collins said that when it comes to her Democratic challenger's growing political baggage, "Obviously, I'm going to be contrasting my record of achievement and accomplishments with Graham Platner's approach." An outside political group aligned with the senator has already been blasting Platner, running ads spotlighting his multiple controversies. Platner, who is running as an outsider, emphasizes that Collins is part of a "broken Washington" and "a generation of politicians who have failed us." He has described Collins' moderate Republican image as a "charade," highlights her support for some of President Donald Trump's agenda and accuses her of being part of a political system that benefits the wealthy.  "She and Republican politicians like her have prioritized the interests of billionaires and corporations over people," he has charged. Republicans — as the party currently in power in Washington, D.C. — were already up against traditional political headwinds that typically lead to a loss of congressional seats. Add to that the challenging climate fueled by persistent inflation, rising gas prices tied to what polls show is an unpopular war with Iran and Trump's underwater approval ratings. Asked how she can overcome the blame pointed at Republicans over the high cost of living, Collins recently told Fox News Digital she's championed the low-income heating assistance program, which "helps low-income families and seniors stay warm during the cold winter months. I just recently made sure the final tranche of money was released because there is a lot of need in the state of Maine, and the cost of living is high here." Collins also emphasized her opposition to cuts "in food stamp benefits and in other programs that are designed for low-income families because I know how important they are." The latest public opinion polls point to a competitive contest between Collins and Platner. But Collins has a history of defeating the Democrats' efforts to oust her from the Senate. Six years ago, she trailed Democratic challenger Sara Gideon, the then-Maine House speaker, but the senator ended up winning re-election by nearly nine points. Pointing to the expected wave of attack ads targeting her, Collins said, "Fortunately, the people of Maine are smart, and they know lies and distortions when they see it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d10cee6011c3f4ec5b2d Trump administration to offer 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750 te 2026-06-10T02:50:52.088Z Trump administration to offer 'premium' expedited visa interviews for $750 The State Department will begin offering a "premium" expedited service allowing foreign business and tourist visa applicants to come to the U.S. to secure interview appointments within 10 days at select U.S. embassies and consulates for an additional $750 fee. The department will unveil a pilot program that will allow applicants to pay the $750 fee on top of the standard $185 visa application fee to schedule an interview at select embassies and consulates within 10 days of payment, according to a notice set to be published in the Federal Register this week, The Associated Press reported. The program will run from July 1 to Dec. 31 but could be extended depending on demand, according to the outlet. STATE DEPARTMENT TO ASK FOR BONDS OF UP TO $15,000 FOR VISA APPLICATION FROM A DOZEN MORE COUNTRIES The embassies and consulates participating in the program are expected to be announced before July 1. The new expedited service could help reduce visa interview wait times amid broader Trump administration changes to visa screening and compliance rules. FOREIGN TRAVELERS SOON TO PAY 'VISA INTEGRITY FEE' TO VISIT US COSTING $250 The federal government has expanded several visa screening and compliance measures, including requiring bonds of up to $15,000 for visa processing in some countries it says have high overstay rates and requiring years of personal history information, such as social media accounts, to be disclosed. Those new requirements have contributed to delays in visa processing for foreigners in countries around the world. The fee for the expedited service does not guarantee that a person will receive a visa, but it could cut down on wait times for visa interviews for people in countries that are not part of the Visa Waiver Program, which can be at least several months. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28d0f8ee6011c3f4ec5b24 Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus te 2026-06-10T02:50:32.161Z Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20. Smith spent last season as a redshirt freshman with the Wildcats. "Today our hearts are broken. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him," Kentucky coach Will Stein wrote Monday on X. According to a university spokesperson, campus police were called to an on-campus residence hall after receiving a report of a possible body. Later that day, the university announced Smith’s death. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The school official added that the University of Kentucky Police Department was working with the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner, and an initial investigation did not indicate that foul play was involved. "This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to support one another and honor his memory," Stein's statement continued. Smith was a sophomore in the community leadership and development program in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. His nicknames were "Happy" and "Big Happ," according to his biography page on the Kentucky athletic department's website. He played football and basketball at Walnut Grove High School in Loganville, Georgia. 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/6a28c9f0ee6011c3f4ec5957 Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer te 2026-06-10T02:20:32.487Z Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging sexual abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer A North Carolina judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 ex-N.C. State male athletes who alleged sexual abuse by the athletic program’s former director of sports medicine. The lawsuit was filed under the guise of treatment and harassment against Robert M. Murphy Jr., as well as N.C. State athletic officials who are tied to oversight rules. However, Wake County Superior Court Judge Bryan Collins dismissed the claims, citing procedural reasons. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM This lawsuit, which was filed in February in state court, was a case that began in 2022 when a single athlete came forward with their own federal lawsuit. It was alleged that Murphy had years of misconduct, which included improperly touching genitals during massages and intrusive observation during urine sampling for drug tests. In the end, Collins granted a motion from Murphy’s attorneys to seek dismissal of the case, ruling the statute of limitations had expired in claims that went as far back as 2013. FORMER INDIANA BASKETBALL PLAYERS SAY TEAM DOCTOR SEXUALLY ABUSED THEM WITH UNNECESSARY PROSTATE EXAMS Also, Collins dismissed claims against athletics officials, including ex-athletic director Debbie Yow and current athletic director Boo Corrigan, on jurisdictional grounds. Kery Sutton, who represented the N.C. State former athletes dating back to the original case, said they plan to appeal the judge’s decision. "This dismissal has nothing at all to do with Mr. Murphy’s sexual abuse of these 31 former student-athletes," Sutton said in a statement. "It was decided based only on questions of legal procedure. We plan to appeal this outcome and in coming days will be adding new claims against NCSU for men who have recently come forward." "The truth is nothing happened but a man’s career being ruined for money," Jared Hammett, Murphy’s attorney, said in a statement. "As a lawyer I am just glad that we have been able to help another person who needed support and found himself needing that defense." Hammett’s statement also described Murphy as "someone who dedicated his life to working with athletes." Only two of the athletes involved in the lawsuit filed without using "John Doe" as the plaintiff’s name to protect anonymity. One of them was Benjamin Locke, a men’s soccer player with the Wolfpack who filed the original lawsuit in August 2022. "N.C. State does not condone sexual misconduct of any kind," the school said in a statement. "The health and safety of our students and student-athletes is paramount to the university and our athletic programs." 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/6a28c793ee6011c3f4ec5880 Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power te 2026-06-10T02:10:27.532Z Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28c558ee6011c3f4ec583c Katie Hobbs agrees to fund 50 state troopers to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda te 2026-06-10T02:00:56.961Z Katie Hobbs agrees to fund 50 state troopers to carry out Trump’s mass deportation agenda Photo by Arizona State Troopers Association /Flickr/CC BY 2.0 Gov. Katie Hobbs struck a budget deal with Arizona Republicans that will help aid President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda by hiring at least 50 new state troopers who will be dedicated to “immigration enforcement and border security.”  The $18.3 billion budget deal has been months in the making as lawmakers worked to avoid the June 30 deadline that would lead to a government shutdown in Arizona. The plan, which was made public Tuesday afternoon, includes $1.45 billion in tax cuts that will codify federal changes made by President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”  It also includes $14.2 million for the hiring of 100 Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers — half of which are “to be used for immigration enforcement and border security” assisting the department’s Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission, known as GIITEM.  The budget says the 50 troopers will help GIITEM with four key areas: Enforcing all federal laws relating to “illegal aliens and arresting illegal aliens”  Responding to or assisting any county sheriff or attorney investigating “complaints of employment of illegal aliens”  Enforcing Arizona’s SB1070 law and investigating identity theft “in the context of hiring illegal aliens and the unlawful entry into this country”  “Taking strict enforcement action” of federal immigration laws  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The provisions and funding were included in the budget that Republican lawmakers passed earlier this year, but was vetoed by Hobbs. That spending plan largely serves as the basis for the budget deal that the governor reached with GOP legislators. GIITEM is set to receive more than $26 million in total, with $14.2 million of that for the new troopers. The budget also allocates $1.2 million from that fund to be placed in a separate subaccount that GIITEM can use to dole out funds to select sheriffs for border security related expenses.  Immigrant advocacy group Living United for Change in Arizona panned the spending, but said it’s important to note both that the overall funding for GIITEM — which it generally opposes — did not increase over last year and that the budget trims $5 million from the Local Border Support Fund. “That reduction matters, and it’s a step in the right direction, but our position remains clear: Arizona should not be spending state dollars on immigration enforcement, helping an authoritarian federal government expand its vicious campaign of ICE enforcement, deportation and family separation,” LUCHA spokesman César Fierros told the Arizona Mirror. “Every dollar that goes toward programs like GITEM is a dollar not going toward housing, healthcare, food assistance, heat relief or the services families urgently need.” And that isn’t the only border security fund getting extra money from the state budget this year.  The budget allocates $13.2 million for “local border support,” which “shall be used to fund local law enforcement officer positions for border drug interdiction to deter and apprehend any individuals who are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.”  That money can also be used for “grants to cities, towns and counties for costs associated with prosecuting and detaining individuals who are charged with drug trafficking, human smuggling, illegal immigration and other border-related crimes.”  The budget also says that the department “may fund all capital-related equipment.”  Border security related funds have been used by local police departments to purchase high-tech surveillance equipment, such as the Tucson Police Department’s purchase of a social media surveillance tool that has also been used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Hobbs, who has been critical of federal immigration enforcement in the past, did not respond to the Arizona Mirror’s request for comment asking her about the appropriation. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28c540ee6011c3f4ec5815 Netflix film chief says they won't work with directors who want to release movies in theaters te 2026-06-10T02:00:32.092Z Netflix film chief says they won't work with directors who want to release movies in theaters When Netflix announced it intended to buy Warner Bros. Pictures, there was widespread concern that the streaming service giant would permanently alter the legendary studio. While many Netflix executives, including CEO Ted Sarandos, claimed that they wouldn't make such changes, it seemed clear what their interest in Warner Bros. came to. Instead of building up the theatrical model, essentially developing and producing movies with the intent of showing them in theaters, Netflix wanted Warner Bros.' impressive slate of intellectual property. Essentially, the logic behind the purchase would be that to see the next DC Studios release, like, a Batman film, for example, audiences would need to subscribe to Netflix. TRUMP SAYS 'ANY DEAL' TO BUY WARNER BROS SHOULD INCLUDE CNN Sarandos in the past has spoken about the theatrical model being "outdated," that audiences are happier watching from their couches than in theaters. Then, in the wake of the announced purchase agreement, Deadline reported that Sarandos and Netflix favored a 17-day release window. Effectively, a Netflix-Warner Bros. movie would have spent just 17 days in theaters before hitting streaming services. That's far lower than the traditional 90-day window, and significantly lower than the more modern 45-day barrier. Still, Netflix maintained that its Warner Bros. purchase wouldn't end the theatrical model entirely. Except it just admitted it doesn't want to work with filmmakers who are adamant about movies actually being released in movie theaters. In a new interview with The New York Times, Dan Lin, the chairman of Netflix's film division, explained their thinking. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "There is a group of filmmakers who still want theatrical. Those are filmmakers that we’ve accepted we just won’t work with," Lin said. That is not particularly encouraging for the future of the movie business. Netflix is still allowing some movies to receive limited theatrical releases, but with the money and power it has in the entertainment industry, it's going to further consolidate options for filmmakers and creative talent. And it emphasizes why Paramount and David Ellison swooping in to buy Warner Bros. was so important. Paramount will almost certainly operate Warner Bros. as it always has, retaining the theatrical model. And that's important not just because movie theaters are communal spaces where audiences are, at least ostensibly, forced to put down their phones and other distractions. But also because, as years of Netflix have demonstrated, the quality of theatrical releases is almost always higher than streaming exclusives. The Netflix model has been more, not better. For those who love movies, it's been a clear erosion over time. Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences. "Top Gun: Maverick" and the "Mission: Impossible" franchise are prime examples—films that prioritize storytelling and spectacle over politics or ideology. But a potential Ellison-led acquisition of Warner Bros. wouldn't just benefit moviegoers looking to be entertained. It would benefit anyone who enjoys going to the movies. And that's a good thing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28c2feee6011c3f4ec5789 Billionare Tom Steyer ends California governor campaign after falling short in Jungle Primary te 2026-06-10T01:50:54.407Z Billionare Tom Steyer ends California governor campaign after falling short in Jungle Primary Tom Steyer conceded California’s governor’s race Tuesday, saying it was clear he lacked the votes needed to move on to November. "It’s now clear that we do not have the votes necessary to advance to the general election in November," Steyer wrote in a letter posted on X. A week after California's jungle primary, the field has narrowed to two candidates. Former Fox News host Steve Hilton will face former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in the November gubernatorial election. The billionaire hedge fund founder-turned-environmental activist entered the race after spending more than a decade involved mostly in state politics and environmental activism. Steyer, who has spent more than $200 million of his own fortune on his gubernatorial campaign, previously lost his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. FORMER HHS SECRETARY XAVIER BECERRA ADVANCES TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GENERAL ELECTION, AP PROJECTS During the gubernatorial campaign, he embraced a progressive platform, calling for the abolition of ICE, hefty taxes on the wealthy and universal healthcare. He earned the endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who has previously railed against billionaires being involved in politics. Steyer argued that powerful corporate interests played a major role in the outcome of the race in his concession message. "By spending $55 million – the most ever against a single candidate in a California primary – they showed the lengths they would go to in order to protect a status quo that only serves them and their profits," he wrote, referring to opposition spending by corporations including Chevron, PG&E and Meta. TRUMP-BACKED HILTON ADVANCES TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SHOWDOWN WITH EX-BIDEN CABINET SECRETARY BECERRA "This campaign proved that business-as-usual depends on politics-as-usual, and there is no going back," Steyer wrote. "We must continue to fight for a system where democracy serves Californians, not corporations – and where you do not have to be a billionaire to run on single-payer, or on breaking up monopolies, or on calling out a corrupt system when you see it." California's governor's race is decided through a "jungle primary" system that pits all candidates against one another on the same ballot, regardless of party. The top two finishers advance to November's general election, meaning candidates from the same party can ultimately face off in the final contest. . Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28c2e6ee6011c3f4ec5751 Trump Says Bill Pulte Will Take Over as Intelligence Chief on June 19 te 2026-06-10T01:50:30.398Z Trump Says Bill Pulte Will Take Over as Intelligence Chief on June 19 The president also plans to keep Mr. Pulte as the head of a federal housing agency, heightening tension with Congress and complicating the renewal of a powerful spying authority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28c0a5ee6011c3f4ec56e4 Dana White brings legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana's dirt bike backflip to White House te 2026-06-10T01:40:53.614Z Dana White brings legendary stuntman Travis Pastrana's dirt bike backflip to White House This weekend, America's most famous lawn is getting a full dose of adrenaline. President Donald Trump and UFC chief Dana White are teaming up to bring pure chaos to the South Lawn. Added to the UFC Freedom 250 fight card, this Saturday, June 13, Nitro Circus legend Travis Pastrana is set to backflip a dirt bike on the White House lawn. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Pastrana first pitched the stunt to White at a Power Slap event, fully expecting to get laughed off. Instead, White took the idea seriously. In a video call announcing the event early Tuesday, White explained how the conversation unfolded. UFC SAYS IT WON’T PROFIT FROM WHITE HOUSE EVENT THAT COULD COST 'UPWARDS OF $60M' "You grabbed me at Power Slap and said, 'I want to do a backflip on the South Lawn of the White House,'" White told Pastrana. "And I said, 'Interesting. All right, let me see what I can do.'" "That's a yes?" Pastrana replied. "We're back-flipping the White House lawn?" Apparently, the answer was yes. White reached out to his friend in the Oval Office, and the stunt quickly became reality. Sponsored by Black Rifle Coffee, the jump will help launch the upcoming Nitro Circus tour. Most recently, Pastrana rode a dirt bike through the floor of a Las Vegas casino to help sell tickets. But a backflip on the White House lawn takes things to an entirely different level. Trump has been a longtime UFC supporter and familiar face cageside. Now, he and Dana White appear ready to bring the action directly to Pennsylvania Avenue. Whether Washington's political class loves it or hates it, the White House lawn is about to host one of the wildest sports spectacles in American history. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28c091ee6011c3f4ec56db Scandal-plagued Platner captures Democratic Senate nomination te 2026-06-10T01:40:33.689Z Scandal-plagued Platner captures Democratic Senate nomination BLUE HILL, Maine — He's been facing one of the roughest stretches of his bid for the U.S. Senate, but Graham Platner on Tuesday captured the Democratic Party's Senate nomination. Platner, a military combat veteran and oyster farmer who is backed by progressive champions Sens. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Rep. Ro Khanna of California, defeated two longshot rivals in Maine's Democratic Senate primary, the Associated Press reports. The embattled Platner, who is facing numerous controversies, will now challenge moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who was unopposed for the GOP nomination, in left-leaning Maine in this year's midterm elections. The race is one of a handful across the country that will determine whether the GOP keeps control of its slim Senate majority. Platner, who advocates an economically populist agenda as he takes aim at corporate influences and advocates for the working class, also topped two-term Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in the primary. The governor's name remained on the ballot even though Mills, who had been backed by longtime Democratic Senate Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Senate Democrats' campaign arm, suspended her bid earlier this spring after significantly trailing Platner in fundraising and polling. THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY "We’re going to win in November and we’re going to take power back for the people in this country," Platner predicted Sunday night, at his final rally ahead of the primary. Platner has been playing defense the past month, amid multiple controversies. They include inflammatory online comments made on Reddit, a well-publicized and now covered-up tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, recent reports that he exchanged sexually explicit messages with several women while married, and new allegations last week from ex-girlfriends of a history of rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes. Platner has called the latest allegations of violence untrue. On Monday, a day before the primary election, a former high-level staffer from the Planter campaign wrote in the Washington Post that Platner "is not someone who would be good for Maine or for the country." While the mounting controversies triggered some Democrats in the nation's capital to question whether Platner was damaged goods, the candidate this past weekend thanked Maine voters for continuing to support him. "When hurtful things I said on the internet a decade ago came out into the public as I shared my personal journey through PTSD and darkness of recovery and accountability and growth. Maine had my back," Platner said at a rally Friday not far from his hometown in Down East Maine. "Now, as every single piece of that past and journey gets dug up, litigated, and weaponized, you have my back. And when politically motivated, serious and false accusations are made against me. Maine, you have my back." PLATNER TO SUPPORTERS: 'MAINE, YOU HAVE MY BACK' Platner, who has acknowledged his battle with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) from his three tours of duty in the war in Iraq with the Marines and one tour with the Army National Guard in Afghanistan, apologized for his controversial Reddit posts after some of them made headlines last fall soon after he launched his Senate campaign. And Platner has said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007 while drinking with fellow Marines stationed in Croatia. He said that he covered up the tattoo with a new design after learning last year that it resembled a Nazi symbol. But new allegations from an ex-girlfriend raise questions about Platner's timeline regarding knowledge of the tattoo. Khanna, who organized Friday's rally with Platner, was asked by Fox News Digital whether he's concerned if the current allegations, and any potential future ones, could sink Platner's campaign and hurt Democrats' hopes of winning back the Senate. "I’m more concerned about making it clear that we’re opposed to misogyny, those relationships were toxic and volatile, there’s no excuse for that," Khanna said. "I talked to Graham and he says he was at a very dark period, he had come back from two tours of duty in Iraq as an infantryman seeing violence and death. That doesn’t excuse it." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB But Khanna added that Platner said "he really grew as a person when he came back to Maine and he was an oyster farmer and he found peace and he is ashamed of that period. To me that suggests someone taking accountability and improving their lives and we need that redemption in this country. And I agree with a lot of his economic policies, that we should be taxing the billionaires, we should be focusing on the working class." Maine voters Fox News reporters spoke with ahead of the rally were divided on whether Platner's controversies would impact their opinions of the candidate. Jeff from Waterboro, Maine said "it's not a good situation" as he pointed to Platner. "I think it's somebody who shouldn't be in the mix. I am a conservative, but he's just got so much damage, if the Democrats want to have a winner, they're going to have to find somebody else. He's not the guy. It's just too much." Ellen from Acton, Maine, who said she is a registered Republican, said, "Is he a perfect person? Heck no." But she added, "I think he will go in and do a good job." Collins, returning to Maine on Friday after a busy week on Capitol Hill where she reached a milestone by casting her 10,000th consecutive vote in the Senate, was asked by reporters about the latest allegations facing Platner. "The allegations in the latest story are troubling," Collins responded. "And I believe that Graham Platner has a lot of questions to answer." SEE IT: DEM SENATORS DODGE ON BACKING PLATNER AS MAINE CANDIDATE’S SCANDAL CLOUDS FINAL DAYS BEFORE PRIMARY Platner is facing plenty of incoming political fire from Republican groups. A super PAC aligned with Collins has been blasting Platner, running ads spotlighting his multiple controversies. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) charged that Platner is a "fraud." "He's preaching about living a small but decent life growing up in Maine. The truth? Graham Platner is an elitist whose parents sent him to boarding school in Connecticut and bought him a house," the NRSC wrote. And the Republican National Committee (RNC) also targeted Platner. "Graham Platner says his violent and erratic past is being 'weaponized' against him. Platner said he would rape someone to show his dominance and 'rape was about power,'" the RNC research team wrote on X, pointing to the latest allegations against the candidate. Despite the allegations and the incoming fire from the GOP, no Democratic politicians who have backed Platner have rescinded their endorsements. "We need to unite and realize that the goal is defeating Susan Collins. And everyone from Schumer to Sanders is unified around that goal," Khanna told Fox News Digital. Platner has drawn large crowds and built a healthy fundraising war chest, and Democrats see Maine as a crucial pickup opportunity as they aim to win back the Senate majority. But beating Collins won't be easy. Six years ago, public opinion polls indicated the senator was headed to defeat, but Collins defied expectations and won re-election by topping then-Democratic state House Speaker Sara Gideon by nine points. Collins, a moderate Republican who at times votes against President Donald Trump's agenda, is running for a sixth six-year term in the Senate. The senator voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, in 2021 soon after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. And early last year she opposed the confirmation of now-Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. But she is also remembered for her 2018 vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, which eventually helped the court's conservative majority overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling which had legalized abortion nationwide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28be64ee6011c3f4ec564f Steve Hilton moves to California gubernatorial general election, says Golden State has a 'chance for change' te 2026-06-10T01:31:16.649Z Steve Hilton moves to California gubernatorial general election, says Golden State has a 'chance for change' California GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton said the Golden State has a "chance for change" as he advances to the November ballot after securing a spot in the general election. Hilton, a conservative commentator and former Fox News host, will face Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra in the general election. "The good news is that we're going to have a chance for change in November, a new direction instead of another four years of the insanity," he said Tuesday on "The Ingraham Angle." "So very happy, but we’ve got work to do to turn this state around, but I'm excited. It's a great night," he told Fox News host Laura Ingraham. TRUMP-BACKED HILTON ADVANCES TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GENERAL ELECTION The California gubernatorial race has garnered widespread attention as candidates across the aisle fight to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Becerra, who served as secretary of Health and Human Services during the Biden administration, has an advantage over Hilton come November given that California has roughly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans. Hilton, who is backed by President Donald Trump, summed up his gubernatorial campaign with a simple message: "Change is coming." Hilton’s campaign has focused on criticizing Democratic leadership, especially Gov. Gavin Newsom. He has raised concerns about the state’s high cost of living, the homelessness crisis and high taxes. HILTON SAYS SPENCER PRATT CAMPAIGN REFLECTS GROWING REVOLT AGAINST CALIFORNIA'S 'ONE-PARTY RULE' The British-born conservative told Fox News that he would "100%" consider campaign assistance from former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt as he works to win over California voters ahead of November. Hilton described Pratt, a former reality television personality who lost to progressive candidate Nithya Raman, as "the kind of energy" conservatives need when campaigning. "He made such an incredible impact," Hilton said. "It's an absolute travesty that Los Angeles as a city won't have the same choice that the whole state will have. He laid out incredible plans." "He had incredibly strong, substantive policies, especially on homelessness, which I said at the time, 'That's exactly what we need — not just in LA, but statewide,'" he added. Democrat-dominated California uses a jungle primary in which all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, appear on the same ballot and the two top finishers advance to the general election. If elected in November, Hilton would be the first Republican to hold the position since 2006 when former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger won re-election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28be50ee6011c3f4ec5646 Navy admiral fired by Hegseth and local attorney advance to runoff in Dem primary to replace Nancy Mace te 2026-06-10T01:30:56.727Z Navy admiral fired by Hegseth and local attorney advance to runoff in Dem primary to replace Nancy Mace Nancy Lacore, a retired Navy vice admiral who was fired by Pete Hegseth, and Mac Deford, a local attorney, advanced to a runoff election on Tuesday evening amid a crowded Democratic primary to fill a congressional vacancy left behind by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. Because no candidate garnered more than 50% of the vote needed to win outright, the primary now heads to a runoff that’s slated to take place on June 23.  Once having cleared the primary, the final candidate will look to become just the second Democrat to hold South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in over 40 years by highlighting her military record as well as how she was removed from her post by War Secretary Pete Hegseth. FOX NEWS PROJECTS DEMOCRATIC REP. DON DAVIS WILL WIN NORTH CAROLINA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT The vacancy first came about when Mace, a firebrand conservative, announced her decision to run for governor of the Palmetto State. During her time in Congress, Mace has attracted attention for her willingness to break with her own party on high-profile issues. She was one of the eight Republicans who voted with Democrats to remove former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in 2023 and one of four GOP lawmakers who forced a vote on releasing the Epstein Files earlier this year. Mace said she would look to continue her work as a political maverick at the state level. "South Carolina needs a governor who will drag the truth into sunlight and flip the tables," Mace said during her announcement speech. WATCH: MACE SAYS TRUMP'S ENDORSEMENT HASN'T SEALED SC GUBERNATORIAL RACE: ‘IT’S A DOG FIGHT’ S.C.'s first, a relatively safe Republican district, has been held by the GOP for much of the past 40 years. Aside from Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., who held the seat from 2019 to 2021, Republicans have controlled the district since 1981. Mace last won re-election in 2024 in a 58.2% to 41.6% victory over Democratic challenger Michael Moore, a businessman. To turn the tables and flip the seat, Lacore has pitched herself as an anti-politics civil servant. Lacore originally served as a Navy pilot and finished her career as a three-star admiral before being removed by Hegseth, a decision Lacore has characterized as "without cause." Her firing came as the Trump administration carried out efforts to reform the Department of Defense and coincided with the dismissals of other high-level figures like Lt. Gen. Kennedy Kruse, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Rear Adm. Milton Sands, commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command. All three were relieved of their duties on Aug. 22, 2025. NAVY VETERAN ROCKY ROCHFORD SEEKS TO TURN TAMPA BAY RED, UNSEAT 20-YEAR HOUSE INCUMBENT "For 35 years, I served in the United States Navy with the belief that service, honor and integrity matter; that these are the qualities of true leaders," Lacore said in a campaign video. "But it’s not what our political leaders believe today." She has raised $1.4 million as of late May, according to FEC records. Deford, for his own part, presented himself to voters as a pragmatic candidate. On his website, he highlighted a track record serving as the Town of Mount Pleasant’s Associate General Counsel and advising it through the COVID-19 Pandemic, a housing initiative and navigating federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "This isn’t a political stop for me. This is home and I want to serve as your next representative in Washington," Deford said in a campaign video. According to FEC records, Deford raised $547,800. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28be38ee6011c3f4ec560e Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid te 2026-06-10T01:30:32.569Z Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins, a Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28bc0fee6011c3f4ec559f Trump’s endorsement power faces another GOP test in South Carolina after Alan Wilson advances te 2026-06-10T01:21:19.848Z Trump’s endorsement power faces another GOP test in South Carolina after Alan Wilson advances One week after President Donald Trump's endorsement-winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president's immense clout over the GOP is facing another test in South Carolina. While Trump's preferred choice for the Palmetto State's GOP gubernatorial primary, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, has clinched one of the two tickets in the race for the nomination, so has South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson. The two will now advance to the Republican runoff election in two weeks, the Associated Press reports, in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Henry McMaster.  DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Since no candidate was expected to top 50% of the primary vote and land a majority, the top two finishers will advance to the June 23 Republican runoff. And the winner of the runoff will be considered the clear favorite in the general election in the solidly red southeastern state. While he wasn't on the ballot, Trump's immense clout over the GOP is facing another test in South Carolina. The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past month, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention. But his 11th-hour endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa a week and a half ago — which came on the same day he also backed Evette — in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to muscle the three-term congressman to victory. TRUMP-ENDORSED FEENSTRA CONCEDES TO MAHA-BACKED LAHN IN GOP GOVERNOR PRIMARY UPSET Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. In the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, the major contenders had long been highlighting their support for Trump and his agenda, in hopes of landing his support. Trump, after staying neutral for months, endorsed Evette, praising her as an "America First Patriot" and a "WINNER" in his announcement. After Trump backed Evette, Mace said that her very vocal push last year for the Justice Department to release the files related to its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contributed to the president's backing of her rival. "I know I put the likelihood of an endorsement on the line when I demanded transparency on the Epstein files," the lawmaker wrote. "I demanded it because you deserved the truth — ALL OF IT," Mace emphasized in a post on X. Trump, in a social media post endorsing Evette, also said he expected Evette to choose Henry McMaster Jr., the governor's son, as her running mate for lieutenant governor. The comment by the president led to blowback in South Carolina political circles and speculation that McMaster, who succeeded then-Gov. Nikki Haley when she stepped down to serve as U.N. ambassador during Trump's first term and who is in his 10th year as governor, was trying to give his son a political boost. But McMaster denied any deal or pressure, and Evette has said she wouldn't name any running mate until after the primary is over. And on Friday, the younger McMaster took his name out of contention, saying it was "incredibly humbling" to be mentioned as a possible lieutenant governor candidate, but that "now is simply not the right time." The winner of the Republican gubernatorial nomination will be considered the clear favorite in November's general election in South Carolina. State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, trial attorney and 2010 gubernatorial candidate William Mullins McLeod Jr., and businessman Billy Webster, who served as chief of staff to then-Democratic Gov. Richard Riley, are running for their party's nomination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28bbfbee6011c3f4ec5593 Here’s the latest. te 2026-06-10T01:20:59.295Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28bbdcee6011c3f4ec5540 Arizona Republicans, Gov. Hobbs reach budget deal te 2026-06-10T01:20:28.096Z Arizona Republicans, Gov. Hobbs reach budget deal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ba56ee6011c3f4ec5507 USMNT legend Landon Donovan talks World Cup, American soccer's influence overseas during Raising Cane's shift te 2026-06-10T01:13:58.719Z USMNT legend Landon Donovan talks World Cup, American soccer's influence overseas during Raising Cane's shift There was a time when American soccer players struggled to earn respect overseas, but U.S. legend Landon Donovan has watched that perception change dramatically. On Tuesday, Donovan found himself in an unlikely setting to reflect on the evolution of American soccer: behind the counter at Raising Cane's new flagship restaurant in Inglewood, California. The new location is massive, boasting a design that draws inspiration from the Halo Board inside the nearby Intuit Dome. LANDON DONOVAN RECALLS LIFE-CHANGING WORLD CUP MOMENT AMID PLAYERS' 'RESPONSIBILITY' OF GROWING GAME IN USA Donovan worked a ceremonial "shift," leaning out of the restaurant's pickup window and taking orders from customers. Donovan's cameo behind the counter came with soccer on everyone's mind. Attention turns to nearby SoFi Stadium, where the United States will open its 2026 World Cup run against Paraguay. Amid the festivities, Donovan reflected on how dramatically perceptions of American soccer have changed since he first arrived in Europe as a teenager. US MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM GETS FAVORABLE GROUP MATCHUPS AT WORLD CUP DRAW "It's changed a lot over time. When I was 17 I moved to Germany and there was no reference for American soccer in Germany so a lot of us I think have done a lot of hard work to help pave the way to make people respect American soccer." For years, American soccer players battled international skepticism. Today, American players are starring for some of Europe's biggest clubs, competing in the Champions League and exploring opportunities that would have been unimaginable during Donovan's playing days. USMNT STAR CHRISTIAN PULISIC FINALLY ENDS LENGTHY GOAL DROUGHT IN WIN OVER SENEGAL The respect Donovan and his generation spent years fighting for is now the standard rather than the exception — and the timing couldn't be better. With the United States preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, American soccer finds itself in a position that once seemed impossible. The sport is more popular domestically than ever before, and the pressure is beginning to build for the U.S. Men's National Team. Donovan, who knows better than most what it feels like to carry a nation's expectations, offered his perspective on what the current squad is experiencing as the countdown continues. "The players will be feeling nervous but also excited," Donovan explained. "And I'm the same way: nervous, excited and optimistic. Soccer is unlike any sport and is much more popular than it's ever been. I'm also excited to just be a fan." Donovan admitted even he remains impressed by how much the area has changed. "Driving up here and seeing Raising Cane's and Hollywood Park and SoFi was crazy," Donovan said. "It's all here." For Donovan, the booming development around him served as a fitting backdrop for a larger story: the rise of American soccer itself. The days of the United States begging for respect on the global stage are over. "It's amazing to see everything in LA," Donovan concluded. "A proud Angeleno, I love this city." As the world prepares to arrive on American soil next summer, the foundation laid by players like Donovan has helped transform the United States from an outsider in the global game into one of its biggest hosts. The respect American soccer spent decades chasing has finally arrived. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ba41ee6011c3f4ec54fe Dem who vows to impeach RFK Jr clinches nomination in key Senate race te 2026-06-10T01:13:37.771Z Dem who vows to impeach RFK Jr clinches nomination in key Senate race Palmetto State Democrats have chosen their candidate who will most likely face incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.  Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, survived a three-way primary contest in South Carolina on Tuesday and is expected to face Graham, who is seeking a fifth term in office, in November. Andrews, who is a familiar face in Palmetto State politics. That’s because South Carolina voters haven’t sent a Democrat to the Senate since the 1990s. Former Sen. Fritz Hollings, who retired in 2005, was the last Democratic lawmaker to represent the state in the upper chamber.  LINDSEY GRAHAM DRAWS DEMOCRATIC SENATE CHALLENGER WHO PREVIOUSLY LOST CONGRESSIONAL RACE While Andrews’ primary focus is to unseat Graham, her larger target is Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom she vowed to "lead the charge to impeach and remove RFK Jr.," at a recent rally with voters. The Senate doesn’t initiate impeachment proceedings, but acts as the final step in the process.  In an op-ed piece for MS Now published earlier this year, Andrews charged that while Kennedy wasn’t solely responsible for the recent measles outbreak in her state, "We’re kidding ourselves if we pretend leadership doesn’t matter."  SCORCHED-EARTH SHANAHAN: RFK JR.'S FORMER RUNNING MATE THREATENS POLITICAL WAR AGAINST CONFIRMATION OPPONENTS "Kennedy has been a leading voice in the anti-vaccine movement for decades, which has led communities across the country to slip below the herd immunity threshold for the prevention of outbreaks of infections like measles," Andrews wrote. "Even if you replaced the name on the door at HHS tomorrow (which a responsible Congress would do), trust doesn’t snap back like a rubber band. It takes years to build and minutes to burn," she continued.  FOUR SENATE REPUBLICANS AGAIN UNITE WITH DEMS TO BLOCK TRUMP'S SAVE AMERICA ACT Graham is facing a six-way primary dogfight, which includes businessman Mark Lynch, on Tuesday night. That contest was effectively a test of President Donald Trump's endorsement power versus the fraying edges of his own Make America Great Again movement.  Lynch, who styled himself as a constitutional conservative and called for more "MTGs, Gaetzes and Massies" in Congress, was recently endorsed by Trump’s former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, who argued to voters that Lynch was "the best postured right now to get the warhawk, neocon, Lindsey Graham out of office." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ba2dee6011c3f4ec54f5 Ex-pro basketball player wins shot to become next governor of South Carolina te 2026-06-10T01:13:17.695Z Ex-pro basketball player wins shot to become next governor of South Carolina South Carolina Democratic voters chose a former basketball player-turned-state lawmaker as their nominee for the governorship on Tuesday. The Palmetto State is reliably red when it comes to the State House — with the most recent Democrat being Gov. Jim Hodges, who was defeated by scandal-plagued Republican Mark Sanford in 2002. However, three Democrats from across the party’s ideological spectrum vied for the chance to become the first Democrat elected governor this century. State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, who represents parts of Richland and Kershaw Counties, was declared the winner by the Associated Press after launching his bid only months ago.  The millennial Democrat notably ousted longtime incumbent Jimmy Bales in 2020 with support from CNN commentator and former South Carolina lawmaker Bakari Sellers. FIRST ON FOX: REPUBLICAN FIREBRAND NANCY MACE LAUNCHES BID FOR SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR Johnson played scholastic ball at the College of Charleston and went undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft. He later was picked up by the then-Reno Bighorns of the NBA's G-League in western Nevada. The team has since moved farther down I-80 and renamed themselves the Stockton Kings. During a recent primary debate, Johnson criticized his fellow Democrats for reportedly not showing up around the state in certain areas. "I have been going to places where they have never seen a candidate before, and people are fired up," said Johnson. When contender Mullins McLeod criticized Johnson for working with the Republicans’ supermajority too much, he quipped: "It's hard to throw rocks when you have not been in the fight." FREEDOM CAUCUS LAWMAKER RALPH NORMAN VOWS TO 'SHAKE THINGS UP' IN SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR BID He said that in terms of an environmental bill, he helped move it from "horrible to a little bit better." McLeod, a trial lawyer from Walterboro who works out of Charleston and whose family has long been involved in state government, offered a succinct campaign platform in the race. "The system in Columbia does not just need new leadership like my opponents would have you believe. The system is not working the way it was intended — we must go break it to fix it," he said on his website. SOUTH CAROLINA AG MOUNTS GUBERNATORIAL BID, ADVOCATES FOR ABOLISHING STATE INCOME TAX, DOGE-ING GOVERNMENT He supports term limits, ending "crony capitalism," and shrinking government by returning unspent annual budget funds to taxpayers. The third candidate, Billy Webster, is a businessman with ties to the George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations. A White House Fellow in Bush’s administration, Webster was at the time president of the largest Bojangles franchisee in the country before moving on to work under deputy chief of staff Erskine Bowles, according to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. Webster, of Greenville, said on his website he used to run voter registration drives out of his Bojangles because "if a community supported your business, you owed something back." In the debate, Webster leaned on his business background and pragmatic governing approach, presenting himself as a problem-solver focused on growth, infrastructure, and consensus-building. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ba19ee6011c3f4ec54ec LA Hotels hit by largest job losses in a decade as 'Olympic Wage' mandates bite, data shows te 2026-06-10T01:12:57.771Z LA Hotels hit by largest job losses in a decade as 'Olympic Wage' mandates bite, data shows The Los Angeles hotel industry is shedding jobs at its steepest rate in a decade outside the pandemic, according to a new analysis of federal labor data, as local businesses struggle to stay afloat under some of the most aggressive minimum wage mandates in the country. An analysis by the Employment Policies Institute (EPI) of newly released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures revealed that Los Angeles County's hotel and motel sector lost 1.7% of its workforce in December 2025 compared to the same period the prior year. The contraction hit the market just as a string of hyper-localized wage mandates went into effect. "This is the largest year-over-year drop in the hotel industry in a decade (barring losses related to COVID)," the EPI noted in its report. "While countywide the minimum wage reached $17.81 an hour last year (higher than the state’s $16.50 hourly mandate), the City of Los Angeles also increased its hotel-specific minimum wage mandate up to $22.50 an hour." LA BUSINESS LEADER SAYS CRIME, WILDFIRE FALLOUT FUELING PRATT SURGE AS VOTERS SEEK CHANGE: 'PEOPLE ARE ANGRY' To compile the report, the EPI analyzed fourth-quarter data from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), specifically isolating Los Angeles County Hotels and Motels. By comparing year-over-year employment percentages for December, researchers highlighted a multi-year trend of economic stagnation that critics say directly correlates with the city's aggressive regulatory intervention. Industry leaders have long sounded "alarm bells" over the Citywide Hotel Worker Minimum Wage Ordinance—informally dubbed the "Olympic Wage"—which was heavily championed by the powerful hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 11 and enacted under Democratic Mayor Karen Bass. "Los Angeles' hotel minimum wage mandates have turned a thriving industry into a struggling one," Brooke McCallum of the EPI told Fox News Digital. "Now, ahead of hosting the Olympics, LA's hotels are shedding jobs at the worst rate since the pandemic. The City Council's decision to delay the $30 wage acknowledges this reality, but hotels need more permanent relief to reverse this trend." KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS The original phased-in mandate required a massive pay hike for airport and large-scale hotel workers, forcing base hourly wages to increase by $2.50 annually until reaching a staggering $30 per hour by 2028. However, the reality of shrinking payrolls and soaring operational costs triggered a fierce political counter-offensive from the business community. A coalition of hotel operators and major airlines, including Delta and United, successfully corporate-funded a ballot initiative to completely repeal the city's gross receipts tax. The move effectively forced the city into a corner. The gross receipts tax generates over $800 million annually—accounting for roughly 10% of Los Angeles' general fund. Losing it would have financially ruined the city's budget, triggering catastrophic cuts and mass layoffs of police officers and firefighters. To stave off fiscal disaster, L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson brokered a high-stakes compromise. On May 19, the City Council voted 11–4 to officially delay the $30-an-hour mandate by two years. Under the revised timeline, the baseline tourism wage will hit $25 this year, $27.50 in 2028, and finally top out at $30 in 2030. In exchange, the corporate coalition agreed to withdraw the catastrophic tax repeal from the upcoming November ballot. The ongoing labor friction comes at a critical juncture for Southern California tourism. Los Angeles is currently preparing to take the global stage for a series of high-profile international events. The city just hosted the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Championship at the Riviera Country Club, and is finalized to host highly anticipated FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium, all building up to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. TWIN CITIES’ WAGE HIKES ROASTED AFTER REPORT EXPOSES JOB-CRUSHING FALLOUT IN TIM WALZ’S BACKYARD The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the U.S. representing more than 30,000 members nationwide, warned that rigid wage policies threaten to spark a severe shortage of room availability just as international travelers flood the city. An AHLA survey of Los Angeles hotel owners and operators—featuring a 16-question framework across multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, and ranking formats—found that the wage mandates drastically increased baseline operational costs without giving businesses the flexibility to reflect shifting market conditions. According to the report, hotel operators have been forced to respond to the mandate by capping new hires, pausing expansions, and drastically cutting labor hours for existing staff. Council President Harris-Dawson, Mayor Bass, and members of the L.A. City Council did not respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ba05ee6011c3f4ec54e3 Trump ally Lindsey Graham survives challenge from GOP's anti-establishment wing te 2026-06-10T01:12:37.767Z Trump ally Lindsey Graham survives challenge from GOP's anti-establishment wing Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., squeaked out a win Tuesday night in a crowded primary race for the Republican nomination in the Palmetto State.  Though there were six candidates, the contest truly fell between Graham and businessman Mark Lynch. Their primary battle again brought forth the ongoing feud within the GOP, pitting Trump-aligned candidates against the edges of the president’s own MAGA movement.  Graham is running for a fifth term in the upper chamber and is fresh off successfully advancing the GOP’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package. He’s now headed to the general election in November, where he’ll face off against Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, who survived a three-way primary contest in South Carolina on Tuesday. TRUMP ENDORSES SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM FOR RE-ELECTION: 'HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN' He is also one of President Donald Trump's most ardent allies in the Senate and was endorsed by the president early last year. Meanwhile, Lynch was recently endorsed by Trump’s former National Counterterrorism Center director, Joe Kent. "He is the America First candidate," Kent said in an endorsement video on X. "He's gonna keep us out of all these foreign wars, and he is the best postured right now to get the warhawk neocon Lindsey Graham out of office." TRUMP SCORES VICTORY DESPITE GROWING GOP DIVIDE AFTER SENATE PASSES $70B ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING PACKAGE Lynch also called for "more MTGs, Gaetzes and Massies" in Congress, referring to former Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz and one of Trump’s biggest critics in the GOP, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. Both Greene and Massie have evolved into some of the most vocal critics of Trump and the administration. Massie, however, was felled last month in a hotly-contested primary race in Kentucky by a Trump-backed candidate.  FOUR SENATE REPUBLICANS AGAIN UNITE WITH DEMS TO BLOCK TRUMP'S SAVE AMERICA ACT That alignment saw Trump go after Lynch on Truth Social, where he called on Palmetto State voters to buck him for Graham. "Senator Lindsey Graham is doing a fantastic job," Trump said. "He is running against a LUNATIC named Mark Lynch, who supports perhaps the Worst Congressman in the History of our Country, Thomas Massie, of the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky."  "I don’t have to go into great detail, but needless to say, Mark Lynch would be a DISASTER for the Republican Party, and Lindsey Graham just, GETS THE JOB DONE," he continued. "VOTE FOR LINDSEY ALL THE WAY. MAGA!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b9f1ee6011c3f4ec54da Trump rekindles endorsement winning streak as GOP gubernatorial hopeful advances to runoff te 2026-06-10T01:12:17.850Z Trump rekindles endorsement winning streak as GOP gubernatorial hopeful advances to runoff One week after President Donald Trump's endorsement winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president's backing of South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette helped boost her bid to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Henry McMaster. Evette, who was endorsed by Trump a week and a half before Tuesday's primary, will advance to a runoff election in two weeks, The Associated Press reports. The big question is which one of the other major gubernatorial contenders will join Evette. The GOP field includes South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, nationally known Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Ralph Norman and multimillionaire businessman Rom Reddy. Since no candidate was expected to top 50% of the primary vote and land a majority, the top two finishers will advance to the June 23 Republican runoff. And the winner of the runoff will be considered the clear favorite in the general election in the solidly red southeastern state. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB While he wasn't on the ballot, Trump's immense clout over the GOP is facing another test in South Carolina. The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past month, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention. But his 11th hour endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa — which came on the same day he also backed Evette — in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to muscle the three-term congressman to victory. Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. TRUMP-ENDORSED FEENSTRA CONCEDES TO MAHA-BACKED LAHN IN GOP GOVERNOR PRIMARY UPSET In the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, the major contenders had long been highlighting their support for Trump and his agenda, in hopes of landing his support. Trump, after staying neutral for months, endorsed Evette, praising her as an "America First Patriot" and a "WINNER" in his announcement. After Trump backed Evette, Mace said that her very vocal push last year for the Justice Department to release the files related to its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contributed to the president's backing of her rival. "I know I put the likelihood of an endorsement on the line when I demanded transparency on the Epstein files," the lawmaker wrote. "I demanded it because you deserved the truth – ALL OF IT," Mace emphasized in a post on X. Trump, in a social media post endorsing Evette, also said he expected Evette to choose Henry McMaster Jr., the governor's son, as her running mate for lieutenant governor. The comment by the president led to blowback in South Carolina political circles and speculation that McMaster, who succeeded then-Gov. Nikki Haley when she stepped down to serve as U.N. ambassador during Trump's first term and who is in his 10th year as governor, was trying to give his son a political boost. But McMaster denied any deal or pressure, and Evette has said she wouldn't name any running mate until after the primary is over. And on Friday, the younger McMaster took his name out of contention, saying it was "incredibly humbling" to be mentioned as a possible lieutenant governor candidate, but that "now is simply not the right time." The winner of the Republican gubernatorial nomination will be considered the clear favorite in November's general election in South Carolina. State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, trial attorney and 2010 gubernatorial candidate William Mullins McLeod Jr., and businessman Billy Webster, who served as chief of staff to then-Democratic Gov. Richard Riley, are running for their party's nomination. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b9c5ee6011c3f4ec54a7 Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace te 2026-06-10T01:11:33.768Z Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b9b1ee6011c3f4ec549e Lindsey Graham Wins G.O.P. Primary in South Carolina, Avoiding Runoff te 2026-06-10T01:11:13.847Z Lindsey Graham Wins G.O.P. Primary in South Carolina, Avoiding Runoff Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent senator, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b99dee6011c3f4ec5495 Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao te 2026-06-10T01:10:53.847Z Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b989ee6011c3f4ec548c Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor te 2026-06-10T01:10:33.920Z Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor The candidates have only two weeks to campaign before the runoff election on June 23. South Carolina has elected only Republican governors since 2002. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b516ee6011c3f4ec5428 Watchdog Group Skeptical of Vows to End Trump Administration’s $1.8 Billion Fund te 2026-06-10T00:51:34.728Z Watchdog Group Skeptical of Vows to End Trump Administration’s $1.8 Billion Fund Two sets of lawyers noted that while senior department officials said the fund would not move forward, they declined to offer assurances that this would hold in the future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b502ee6011c3f4ec541d U.S. Strikes Iran After Army Helicopter Is Downed te 2026-06-10T00:51:14.726Z U.S. Strikes Iran After Army Helicopter Is Downed President Trump vowed to retaliate for what he said was Iran’s downing of an Apache helicopter. near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot and gunner were rescued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b4eeee6011c3f4ec5414 Here’s what to know about how The Times reports results and race calls. te 2026-06-10T00:50:54.842Z Here’s what to know about how The Times reports results and race calls. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b4d6ee6011c3f4ec53fb Federal Judge Faces Battery Charge After Parking Lot Confrontation te 2026-06-10T00:50:30.240Z Federal Judge Faces Battery Charge After Parking Lot Confrontation Judge Ryan Nelson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit tossed a man’s glasses and appeared to stomp on them during an argument in Idaho that was captured on video. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b08eee6011c3f4ec5358 GOP lawmaker ties endangered wolves to ‘global government’ as Arizona ban heads to Hobbs te 2026-06-10T00:32:14.328Z GOP lawmaker ties endangered wolves to ‘global government’ as Arizona ban heads to Hobbs A Mexican wolf stares forward standing in a field of grass. (Courtesy New Mexico Department of Game and Fish) A bill that would disallow the state from transporting Mexican Gray Wolf pups into Arizona or spending any public money or resources on them will be heading to the governor’s desk after one Republican declared that 50 years of efforts to save the species from extinction are really part of a larger conspiracy to create a “global government.”  State Sen. Sylvia Allen also blamed the wolf’s existence for the high cost of beef. “If you want to know why your hamburger is so expensive in the market, it is because of the Mexican gray wolf,” Allen, a Republican from Snowflake, said while defending Senate Bill 1280.  The price of beef is up sharply in recent years’ — it was $3.81 per pound in March 2020 and was $6.90 on average in May 2026 — but not due to efforts to conserve the gray wolf populations. Instead, a combination of low cattle inventory, cheaper imports, rising costs of production and President Donald Trump’s tariffs have driven prices higher. (Ground beef prices have risen roughly $1.30 per pound since Trump began his second term in January 2025.) And with the resurgence of  a parasitic screwworm among American cattle, prices are likely to rise more. That parasite’s spread comes after cuts by the Trump administration to programs meant to monitor these types of outbreaks.   The bill, by Sen. David Farnsworth, R-Mesa, prohibits the Arizona Game and Fish Commission from transporting wolf pups into the state or using public money to transport the animal.  Allen claimed during her vote explanation Tuesday afternoon that, in the 1990s, an unnamed group of people were attempting to build a “global government” whose strategy included a “war” on mining, logging and ranching. That strategy, according to Allen, included listing species like the Mexican Gray Wolf and Mexican Spotted Owl as endangered species to be included on the federal Endangered Species Act.  “We have elevated animal life above humans,” Allen said.  The Mexican gray wolf was designated as an endangered species in 1976, and the first captive wolves were released into the wild in 1998. The wolf, whose most recent population estimates put it at around 286, has long been the target of cattle ranchers, who have been actively lobbying the Trump administration to delist the animal from the Endangered Species Act.  Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar introduced a measure to do just that last year.  The wolves have also been a major target of this year’s legislature, with multiple bills in both the House and Senate aimed at the animal with some aiming to allow ranchers to kill them with others seeking to delist the animal from the ESA.  “I just think that this population of wolves, which was down to seven animals and only one female and they’ve been able to get close to up to 300 now and to not allow the puppies into Arizona would limit the number even more so,” Rep. Patty Contreras, D-Phoenix, said during the state House of Representatives’ vote on the bill. “They’re the apex predator, but they are the ones there to help keep the forest clean of the animals that are sickly…It really is a bad idea to limit the animals in this area.”  The bill is similar to House Bill 2787 by Rep. Lupe Contreras, R-Benson, which would disallow state dollars to be used for conservation efforts which was vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b076ee6011c3f4ec5337 Bernie Sanders dodges questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Platner te 2026-06-10T00:31:50.086Z Bernie Sanders dodges questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Platner Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., dodged a series of questions Tuesday about abuse allegations facing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, offering no response when Fox News Digital asked whether he believed the women accusing the candidate of misconduct. As Sanders waited for an elevator at the Capitol, Fox News Digital asked whether he believed the allegations against Platner, whom the senator has previously campaigned for and continues to support. Sanders did not respond. THE GROWING LIST OF CONTROVERSIES THREATENING DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S MAINE SENATE BID "Senator, do you believe the women accusing Platner of abuse?" Fox News Digital asked. "You were campaigning for him recently, so I was wondering what you think about the allegations made against him." Sanders also declined to answer questions about allegations that Platner knew about a Nazi-linked tattoo that has become part of the controversy surrounding his campaign. "About the women saying he knew that he had a Nazi tattoo? You have nothing to say about the scandal?" Fox News Digital asked. Sanders continued waiting for the elevator without responding. FETTERMAN REFUSES TO DEFEND PLATNER, CALLS HIM "BAGGAGE" AS SCANDALS MOUNT The questions come as Platner faces mounting scrutiny over a series of controversies that have rocked his Senate campaign. The Maine Democrat has been accused by multiple women of abusive behavior and has faced criticism over sexually explicit messages, offensive social media posts and allegations involving a Nazi-linked tattoo. Platner has denied wrongdoing and defended himself against the allegations. Despite the backlash, Platner has continued to receive support from several high-profile Democrats, including Sanders, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. Whether the controversies surrounding Platner will affect voters remains to be seen. Maine Democrats headed to the polls Tuesday to determine who will face Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in November in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b04cee6011c3f4ec5320 Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President te 2026-06-10T00:31:08.246Z Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President A contingent seeking to push the denomination to the right secured its first major victory through the election of Willy Rice, a Florida pastor who wants to challenge “the system.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b036ee6011c3f4ec5305 How Justin Ernest invested nearly $500M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund te 2026-06-10T00:30:46.728Z How Justin Ernest invested nearly $500M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund Instead of spending a year raising a formal venture fund, the Sabertooth VC founder used a captive network of LPs to invest in startups like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28b022ee6011c3f4ec52fc Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars te 2026-06-10T00:30:26.260Z Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars Google just made it significantly cheaper to enjoy its budget AI subscription tier. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ade2ee6011c3f4ec52be Hugh Laurie admits he was 'slightly drunk' when he roasted a journalist who criticized his show 'House' te 2026-06-10T00:20:50.799Z Hugh Laurie admits he was 'slightly drunk' when he roasted a journalist who criticized his show 'House' Hugh Laurie is fessing up to being "slightly drunk" after roasting a "House" critic on social media. On Monday, British journalist Janet Murray uploaded a screenshot of an article she penned on UnHerd, titled, "What I learnt from my online fight with Hugh Laurie." The entire online debacle began when Murray penned a review of "House," which Laurie starred in from 2004 until 2012. Murray wrote on X Monday that Laurie's response to her criticism sparked "some fairly horrific trolling." Laurie offered his apologies in a lengthy tweet. "I’m sorry if people have been having a go at you because of my tweet. Not at all the plan. I was very slightly drunk and already upset about something that had nothing to do with you," he began. 'SUMMER HOUSE' REALITY TV STAR TAKES ON MICHAEL RAPAPORT IN PROFANITY-LACED SOCIAL MEDIA WAR "If it’s any comfort, I got it in the neck too. I’m a thin-skinned t--t, apparently, even though it wasn’t my skin. I was sticking up for the writers who I adored. Obviously I shouldn’t have cited Bach/Kahlo/Moore - asking for trouble - and would have done better to go for the 10,000 blues songs written around the same 12 bar chord structure. I’ve listened to most of them and will keep doing so. Because we love what we love," Laurie signed off. Murray replied with, "Thank you. ‘Having a go’ is probably an understatement." She acknowledged his apologies and signed off the exchange by saying she has "no hard feelings." Murray and Laurie's online spat began on June 6. Murray took to X and shared her thoughts about season 1 of "House." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Late to the party, but I've started watching Season 1 of House. Same narrative every episode: Patient has mysterious illness. Hugh Laurie (House) gets diagnosis wrong. Patient nearly dies. Hugh Laurie gets diagnosis wrong again. Gets threatened with being fired. Patient nearly dies again. Hugh Laurie has last minute leftfield idea. Gets diagnosis right. Doesn't get fired. Eight seasons of this?" she wrote on X. Laurie wrote back: "Thanks for your critique, Janet. We actually tried a couple of episodes where House (Hugh Laurie) (please put the brackets in the right place) gets it right first time, but they were only 6 minutes long. NBC weren’t happy. Then we tried some where House never gets it right and the patient dies. The audience wasn’t happy." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The pair went back and forth online for days before it appears that they have squashed their differences. Laurie, an English actor, comedian, writer, musician, and producer, is best known for his role as Dr. Gregory House in the hit medical drama "House." Laurie first gained fame through comedy partnerships with Stephen Fry in shows such as "A Bit of Fry & Laurie" and "Blackadder." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28abdeee6011c3f4ec527d Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers te 2026-06-10T00:12:14.487Z Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers Key Points:  Judge rules state agency imposed illegal “tax” on developers Developers still need 100-year water supply to build in certain areas The ruling may have significant implications for future housing development and affordability A state agency acted illegally when imposing what developers have dubbed a “tax” to build in areas with scarce sources of water, a judge has concluded. In a highly-technical ruling, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney said the Department of Water Resources does have the rightful power to make the rules deciding when a planned development in one of the state’s Active Management Areas complies with legal requirements to show a 100-year supply of water. But what the agency does not have, the judge said, is the ability to withhold legally required building permits unless the developer can show it has access to not just the water it needs for the next 100 years, but another 33% on top of that. Attorney Andrew Gould said this is a victory not just for the Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona, who he represents, but also for those looking for homes. “At the end of the day it was forcing, ultimately, homebuyers to subsidize groundwater for other uses,” he said. “And it was impacting housing and affordability.” This is the second recent legal loss for the Department of Water Resources. In a separate ruling, Blaney voided the agency’s policy for determining if specific developments have “unmet” water supplies — a conflict that essentially triggered the new rule about the 133% requirement. The judge said the agency did not follow proper procedures for enacting that rule. The net effect of all that is unclear. Gould contends this means the rules are back to the way they were before the Department of Water Resources imposed its 2023 moratorium on new development in areas around Buckeye, Queen Creek and parts of Pinal County. More significantly, he said, it means as long as a developer can show it has sufficient water for its project — from any combination of sources including groundwater, surface water or anything else — the agency cannot refuse to issue building permits. But it also may be that, in voiding the rule that gave developers the option to find new sources of water — albeit with that 133% requirement — there is no way for them to get around ADWR’s 100-year supply determination in the affected areas. And that could mean they don’t get permits for new housing. That possibility is causing concern for Gov. Katie Hobbs who pushed DWR to enact the rule that the judge voided. “The superior court issued an order that threatens to shut down housing development and increase housing prices, harms our water security, and gets Arizona law wrong,” said gubernatorial press aide Christian Slater. He also said the program is “voluntary” despite the fact that the judge said the moratorium enacted by ADWR in 2023 made the alternate procedure — the one he found is in violation of state statutes — “the only path for developers seeking to obtain an approved subdivision plat.” Slater said there will be an appeal. At the heart of the lawsuit is the 1980 Groundwater Management Act. It created “active management areas” where groundwater supply is a concern. That, in turn, led to the requirement that developers show they have a 100-year supply. Most developers can obtain that by simply having a contract with a municipal or private water company that has its own certificate of an assured water supply. But that doesn’t work in areas where that is not an option, meaning developers have had to provide their own proof. In 2023, ADWR released a study showing that, according to its modeling, there are areas where there simply isn’t enough water to provide that assurance. And that resulted in a moratorium on new permits in those areas. Under pressure from the governor, the agency came up with rules for an “alternative designation of a 100-year water supply.” That allows developers to meet the legal requirements — and get building permits — if they can identify sufficient sources of water that can include effluent, surface water, allocations from the Central Arizona Project and water transported from elsewhere. More to the point, it does not rely on scarce groundwater. Several water companies and developers have pursued that option. Most recently, the Arizona Water Company got one of those alternate certificates for Pinal County that will enable it to build 80,000 new homes. But that still left the issue that to obtain the alternate certificate there had to be enough for not just the needs of a new development — and from only certain sources — but 33% more. And that, he argued, is beyond the authority that state lawmakers gave the Department of Water Resources. “What they’ve done with the regulation is they’ve rewritten the statute and said you have to have this combination of water supplies and you’re going to have to pay this amount,” Gould said. “And there’s nothing in the statutes that authorizes the executive branch agency to rewrite the statute.” He said that some people may agree with what the agency was trying to do by providing an alternative to get around the problems of developers having to show an assured supply of water to get the building permits. But Gould said that’s legally irrelevant. “The fundamental legal issue is: Did ADWR have the authority to write this rule,” he said. “And they didn’t.” Blaney agreed that the agency, in demanding that developers provide 133% of the water they actually need, broke the law. “The statute plainly requires that applicants show that water will be continuously available to satisfy the water needs of the proposed use for at least one hundred years,” the judge wrote. The requirement for something above that, he said, conflicts with the plain language of the statute.” The post Water rule washed out: Judge voids state agency’s water demands for developers first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28abc3ee6011c3f4ec5256 Bill Maher to appear in Charlie Kirk documentary, remembers loving his interview with the TPUSA leader te 2026-06-10T00:11:47.047Z Bill Maher to appear in Charlie Kirk documentary, remembers loving his interview with the TPUSA leader Talk show host Bill Maher revealed on Monday that he will appear in a documentary about slain conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. As comedian Jeff Dunham spoke to Maher on "Club Random," he praised his past interview with Kirk as particularly memorable. Kirk, known for engaging in debate with people across the political spectrum, was assassinated during a campus event last September. Dunham praised the interview, and Maher likewise said that he enjoyed hosting it very much. "By the way they're doing a documentary and they asked if I would be in it," Maher announced. "I said yes. I'm giving them five minutes after my taping Friday night because - and I told them, ‘Don't expect me to be just saying you know, hagiography about Charlie.’ I liked him as a person. I'm glad I talked to him." MAHER PRAISES CONSERVATIVES LIKE KIRK FOR PROMOTING DIALOGUE, CONDEMNS FAR LEFT FOR CELEBRATING HIS DEATH While Kirk’s death caused some of his critics to emerge and dredge up his more controversial or pointed political statements, Maher said they ultimately did not make him a "monster" by any means. "I do not think he was a monster," he said. "And if you look at his statements, I've read the full statements - of course because everybody is only interested in getting points for their team. They mischaracterized them. But even when I read the full statement, which were accurately characterized, I still disagreed with them. But it wasn't what they presented." MAHER SHAMES CLINTONS, KAMALA, DEMS, SAYING THEY WONT GO ON HIS SHOW OR ANYWHERE THEY AREN'T 'PRE-ADORED' "Again, it's always in the middle," Maher said. "It wasn't as bad as they said, but I still disagree." "That’s what I loved about the interview is that is that you sat there and considered things and listened to him, let him talk and it was a really great discussion," Dunham said. "My little motto here is everybody's a monster [until] you talk to them," Maher responded, as he went on to list multiple famous conservatives he has spoken to on his show. Maher went on to blast many Democrats for being unwilling to talk with their opposition, including fellow Democrats like himself. "And the Republicans, they definitely are better at like, ‘Well, we'll talk," Maher said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ab9aee6011c3f4ec5242 Kalshi Will Ask Users to Share Employer Information for Some Trades te 2026-06-10T00:11:06.569Z Kalshi Will Ask Users to Share Employer Information for Some Trades The new policy is aimed at limiting insider trading as scrutiny of prediction markets grows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ab86ee6011c3f4ec5239 Dallas Judge Blocks City Council Vote on Future of City Hall te 2026-06-10T00:10:46.647Z Dallas Judge Blocks City Council Vote on Future of City Hall The ruling gives officials more time to weigh competing plans for the future of Dallas’s aging City Hall building and the land it occupies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28ab72ee6011c3f4ec5230 Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race te 2026-06-10T00:10:26.647Z Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a96dee6011c3f4ec51e0 High school lacrosse player dies after routine play turns fatal, second such death in a year te 2026-06-10T00:01:49.885Z High school lacrosse player dies after routine play turns fatal, second such death in a year A Washington high school lacrosse star died after a regular play turned tragic on the field. Eliot Abramson, a 17-year-old midfielder at Mercer Island High School near Seattle, was competing in a college recruiting showcase on June 1 when the incident occurred. The 6-foot-2 sophomore had been involved in Mercer Island lacrosse since elementary school when he was struck by a fast-moving lacrosse ball at the base of his neck. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The ball slipped underneath the back edge of his helmet during the play. Witnesses watched as the teenager immediately lost consciousness and collapsed on the turf. Abramson was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for emergency surgery and spent nearly a week in intensive care. School officials and family members confirmed that he died on June 7. His mother, Jessica Abramson-Lott, shared a tribute on social media, noting that her son is now reunited with his biological father, Josef Abramson, who died when Eliot was 3-years-old. 2 MARQUETTE MEN'S LACROSSE PLAYERS KILLED IN CAR CRASH, OFFICIALS SAY Her post read: "While Eliot’s time on earth will end way too soon, we are comforted that he will be in heaven with his dad, making him laugh, playing music with his smile lighting up the room. We’re sure he’ll be doing ‘wall ball’ in the sky and rooting for all his friends." This marks the second time in a year that a high school athlete has died under similar circumstances. Last year, 16-year-old Ohio lacrosse player Dylan Veselic lost his life after suffering a similar injury. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a959ee6011c3f4ec51d7 Trump-backed Hilton advances to California governor general election te 2026-06-10T00:01:29.850Z Trump-backed Hilton advances to California governor general election Republican Steve Hilton has won one of the two tickets to the November California gubernatorial election in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in steering the nation's most populous state and the world's fourth-largest economy. Hilton, a one-time British political strategist turned American conservative commentator and former Fox News Channel host who is backed by President Donald Trump, will advance to the general election, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. Democrat-dominated California holds what's known as a jungle primary in which all candidates, regardless of party affiliation, appear on the same ballot, with the top two finishers advancing to the general election. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The big question is who Hilton will face in November. His top two rivals heading into primary day were Xavier Becerra, a former California attorney general who later served as a Cabinet secretary in former President Biden's administration and would make history as California's first Latino governor in modern history, and Tom Steyer, a billionaire hedge fund founder turned environmental activist who unsuccessfully ran for his party's 2020 presidential nomination and who has shelled out over $200 million of his own money in his bid for governor. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a Republican, as well as Democratic candidates former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, were among the whopping 61 candidates on the ballot. Hilton is hoping to become the first California Republican to win a gubernatorial election since then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2006 re-election two decades ago. Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Alex Padilla mulled launching Democratic bids for governor, but both last year announced they would take a pass. That resulted in the lack of a clear Golden State gubernatorial frontrunner for the first time in more than a quarter century. MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS DOG SWALWELL AS DEM RIVALS SEIZE OPENING IN CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE And the race was overshadowed for much of last year, as the devastation from the Los Angeles-area wildfires and President Donald Trump's immigration raids grabbed headlines in California. But the showdown for governor entered the spotlight earlier this year when one of the leading candidates, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, dropped out of the race and then resigned from Congress following a political implosion after facing multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that he continues to deny. Swalwell's exit from the race opened the door for first Steyer and then Becerra to rise in the polls. Steyer, who unsuccessfully ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, spent more than $200 million of his own money to blanket the airwaves and the internet with ads. Meanwhile, more than $80 million in outside money has also been spent on the race. Bianco, who launched his campaign for governor in April of last year, was among the top contenders in the race until Trump's endorsement of Hilton in early April blunted his momentum. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a931ee6011c3f4ec51c5 Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer te 2026-06-10T00:00:49.520Z Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a91dee6011c3f4ec51bc Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election te 2026-06-10T00:00:29.447Z Maine Senate Polls Point to a Competitive General Election Graham Platner is expected to win handily in the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine. The focus is shifting to how he might do in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a728ee6011c3f4ec5160 WNBA star Caitlin Clark reportedly set to release her first signature shoe later this year te 2026-06-09T23:52:08.408Z WNBA star Caitlin Clark reportedly set to release her first signature shoe later this year There's no question that Caitlin Clark isn't just one of the most marketable athletes in the WNBA; she's one of the most marketable athletes, period. And, of course, since she's a basketball player, signature sneakers have been an inevitability, and it appears we may have an idea of when people will be able to get their hands on them. According to a report from the sneaker news X account Just Fresh Kicks, the arrival of Clark's first signature shoe, the Caitlin 1, is coming at the end of September. September 29, to be precise. CAITLIN CLARK TOPS WNBA MARKETABILITY RANKINGS WITH ANGEL REESE CLOSE BEHIND IN NEW STUDY I feel like unless you're hellbent on scoring yourself a pair of Caitlin 1s that day, you might want to steer well clear of any and all Nike stores that day. It seems like it could turn into a madhouse in a hurry. Considering what a massive star Clark has been while still in college and now in her third WNBA season, it seems like a signature set of sneakers is a long time coming, and it is. CAITLIN CLARK SAYS SHE FIRST STARTED RECEIVING COLLEGE RECRUITMENT LETTERS IN 7TH GRADE Back in December, Clark talked about developing her signature shoes while appearing as a guest on Jason and Travis Kelce's New Heights podcast. Clark talked about in the WNBA she has worn two specific Kobe Bryant models, the Kobe 5 and the Kobe 6. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Obviously, I'm pretty picky about what I wear. I like a certain two Kobe models," she said. "I knew whatever I was gonna put in my own shoe would need to be, like, the equivalent of that technology or even better, and it's gonna be even better, and I'm gonna say exactly what it is. It's good. It'll get people excited about." So, high-tech kicks with the Caitlin Clark stamp of approval? Do they want to wait for these to go on sale, or should Nike just save everyone the time and start printing their own money? Because I get the sense that these will be massive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a714ee6011c3f4ec5157 Rob Reiner's son Nick fights for $1.5M trust fund access to bankroll high-powered murder trial defense te 2026-06-09T23:51:48.480Z Rob Reiner's son Nick fights for $1.5M trust fund access to bankroll high-powered murder trial defense Rob Reiner's son demanded access to his trust fund after he was allegedly blocked from a massive payout that would have funded his decision to hire top-notch celebrity attorney Alan Jackson. Months after Nick Reiner was put behind bars in connection to the murder of his parents, he filed a petition arguing that the person appointed to oversee his $1.5 million trust has unlawfully withheld funds that are already legally his. Nick insisted he needed the trust money to pay for criminal defense counsel and basic necessities while incarcerated. According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, the trustee's alleged refusal to release money forced Nick into using a court-appointed public defender despite Jackson's firm already devoting substantial resources to his defense. Nick is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder. His charges also include "special circumstances" multiple murders with the use of a deadly weapon. Jackson, who previously represented Karen Read, began working on the case immediately after Nick's arrest, but the representation collapsed when anticipated family funding failed to materialize. In a declaration, Jackson said his firm remained willing to return if funding became available, including through alternative fee arrangements. NICK REINER LOSING POWERHOUSE DEFENSE ATTORNEY MAY COME DOWN TO MONEY, EXPERTS SAY According to Nick's petition, the trust established by Reiner and his wife required the trustee to distribute half of the assets to him when he turned 30 back in September 2023. However, the funds never materialized. The trustee allegedly continued to improperly withhold funds that had already vested in Nick by citing concerns about his competence and intended use of the money. Nick's funding dispute centers specifically on trustee Paul Kanin, who had raised concerns about whether the 32-year-old is capable of making sound financial decisions. According to the court filing, Kanin wants to further evaluate Nick's ability to exercise "consistently good judgment" before releasing trust assets. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Nick's attorneys pushed back on Kanin's concerns, arguing they lacked legal support. They noted that no court declared Nick incompetent, no doctors made the findings required under the trust and California law presumed adults competent unless proven otherwise. "None of the sophisticated and experienced attorneys who have met with and represented Nick in recent months has raised any issue with Nick’s ability to understand the nature and consequences of the criminal proceedings, or to make informed decisions regarding his defense and retention of counsel," his lawyers added. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Los Angeles Fire Department officials responded to a Brentwood-area home at around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 14, where two bodies were discovered. Officials later confirmed the bodies to be of Rob and his wife, Michele. "Both victims were found in the master bedroom of the area of the home," LAPD Assistant Police Chief Dominic Choi later confirmed during a LAPD Board of Police Commissioners meeting. Officers then conducted a "thorough search" of the residence and found no additional victims or suspects. Rob and Michele's son Nick quickly became a person of interest and was taken into custody the night of Dec. 14. He was formally charged in the double homicide of his parents on Dec. 16. Nick pleaded not guilty during his Feb. 23 arraignment. A spokesperson for the Reiner family told Fox News Digital, "They have the utmost trust in the legal process and will not comment further on matters related to the legal proceedings." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a6ecee6011c3f4ec5148 House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill te 2026-06-09T23:51:08.491Z House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a6d8ee6011c3f4ec513f Jurors Balked at Indicting ICE Protesters. Prosecutors Kept Pushing. te 2026-06-09T23:50:48.489Z Jurors Balked at Indicting ICE Protesters. Prosecutors Kept Pushing. Newly released transcripts showed a Chicago prosecutor repeatedly urging grand jurors to indict protesters of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a6c4ee6011c3f4ec5136 5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine te 2026-06-09T23:50:28.564Z 5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a262ee6011c3f4ec50e1 JD Vance installs custom chicken coop at Naval Observatory and will personally care for birds te 2026-06-09T23:31:46.731Z JD Vance installs custom chicken coop at Naval Observatory and will personally care for birds A custom, American-made chicken coop has been installed at the historic Naval Observatory, the official residence of Vice President JD Vance.  To respect the heritage of the site, the coop was designed to match the architectural elements of the historic facility, a spokesperson for the vice president told Fox News Digital.  A source familiar with the project noted the coop was built at no cost to American taxpayers. VP VANCE AND HIS YOUNG FAMILY START FRESH AT OFFICIAL RESIDENCE, PROMISE TO 'TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT' The coop was crafted by Carolina Coops, an American-owned, family-operated small business that has spent the last 18 years handcrafting premium chicken coops in the U.S. Founded in 2008 by Matt and Gnon DuBoise, the company began as a personal quest for fresh eggs and grew into a globally recognized business known for its craftsmanship, woodworking and animal care. Matt DuBoise described the Naval Observatory project as one of the most memorable milestones of his career. MORE AMERICANS SEEK CHICKEN COOPS FOR EGGS AT HOME, PLUS WILD MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE WASHES UP "Seeing our work become part of a historic residence like the Naval Observatory is a milestone I will never forget," DuBoise told Fox News Digital. "As a small business owner, this is a true 'American dream' moment for me and my family." "I am deeply grateful for the opportunity and excited to continue sharing the benefits and joy of raising chickens with people around the country, as well as how having a chicken coop can benefit families and teach kids valuable life lessons," he continued. "This project is more than just a chicken coop — it reflects the dedication of our entire team and the values that have guided us from the beginning." Vance will personally take care of the chickens at the residence, and his children have already named the newly arrived chicks, the spokesperson said. EGG SUPPLY 'STRAINED' BY BIRD FLU AS SHORTAGE FRUSTRATES AMERICANS AT GROCERY STORES  They added the addition is especially fitting, as the vice president has previously joked about the large number of eggs his children eat for breakfast. Carolina Coops uses premium materials to build walk-in, fully predator-proof structures that feature a signature deep litter system, allowing owners to go a year or more without needing to clean the coop, according to the company’s website. The historic facility's new addition debuted at the annual "Camp VPR" event for local 4-H students partnered with the USDA, and mirrors a much larger cultural shift toward sustainable living. Backyard chicken coops have seen a massive surge in popularity in recent years, driven in part by the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.  Roughly 11 million households across the U.S. own backyard chickens, according to a 2025 study by the American Pet Products Association. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a24eee6011c3f4ec50d8 Fetterman refuses to defend Platner, calls him 'baggage' as scandals mount te 2026-06-09T23:31:26.877Z Fetterman refuses to defend Platner, calls him 'baggage' as scandals mount Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with fellow Democrats on Tuesday and refused to defend embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Platner has emerged as one of the party's fastest-rising political figures, attracting national attention for his populist message and outsider image as he seeks to flip a Republican-held seat. But his rise has been accompanied by mounting scrutiny over his past conduct, including sexually explicit online messages, offensive social media posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo controversy and turmoil within his campaign. THE GROWING LIST OF CONTROVERSIES THREATENING DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S MAINE SENATE BID Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, has defended himself against the criticism and continues to enjoy support from prominent Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., however, made clear he is not among those coming to Platner's defense. "I really would encourage 'P Hustle' to answer basic questions," Fetterman told Fox News Digital, using Platner's former online alias used on Reddit and Kik accounts. 2026 MIDTERMS: PRIMARIES, KEY RACES AND ELECTION RESULTS Fetterman pointed to Platner's long-running presence on Kik, a messaging app that has faced scrutiny over the years because of its anonymous features and safety concerns, as well as explicit photos Platner allegedly shared online. "I mean he was dropping dick pics for a decade and he was on Kik for a decade, and you have that picture of him in the towel that he posted up there," Fetterman said. Fetterman went on to question whether Platner had adequate safeguards in place while using Kik, arguing the candidate has yet to fully address concerns about his activity on the messaging app. "What was your safeguards to make sure that you weren't interacting with underage people? Everyone was adults. So he refuses to answer those questions and if that's the kind of people that Maine wants to vote for that's entirely up to them, but "P Hustle" has a lot of serious questions and concerns about his judgment, but also his ethics too," Fetterman said. PLATNER CONTROVERSIES FUEL SPECULATION ABOUT LITTLE-KNOWN MAINE BALLOT REPLACEMENT PROVISION When asked about allegations from former partners, Fetterman suggested the controversies surrounding Platner have become so numerous that it's hard to keep track of them all. "You know, candidates have baggage. In his case, he is baggage that incidentally might be a candidate," he said. The Democrat said Platner's mounting controversies leave him with little to defend. "I'll be the one Democrat to refuse to defend that mess," Fetterman added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a226ee6011c3f4ec50cb 5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine te 2026-06-09T23:30:46.330Z 5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party’s most vulnerable incumbent this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28a212ee6011c3f4ec50c2 5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine te 2026-06-09T23:30:26.400Z 5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has also surfaced damaging reports about his personal history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289fe3ee6011c3f4ec5053 Lawyers Barred for A.I.-Generated Citations to Fake Cases te 2026-06-09T23:21:07.453Z Lawyers Barred for A.I.-Generated Citations to Fake Cases A federal judge in Mississippi also imposed fines and canceled a civil trial, removing all four lawyers from the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289fcfee6011c3f4ec504a Doris Matsui Will Face Democratic Challenger in Intraparty Generational Fight te 2026-06-09T23:20:47.524Z Doris Matsui Will Face Democratic Challenger in Intraparty Generational Fight Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289fb9ee6011c3f4ec502e How Justin Ernest invested nearly $400M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund te 2026-06-09T23:20:25.529Z How Justin Ernest invested nearly $400M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund Instead of spending a year raising a formal venture fund, the Sabertooth VC founder used a captive network of LPs to invest startups like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289de6ee6011c3f4ec500a ‘Kırmızı Beyaz’: Turkey fans bring World Cup spirit to Mesa for the team’s open training session te 2026-06-09T23:12:38.404Z ‘Kırmızı Beyaz’: Turkey fans bring World Cup spirit to Mesa for the team’s open training session MESA – Flags flying, supporters singing, red and white as far as the eye could see. Fans brought the World Cup atmosphere to Turkey’s open training session on Monday. The mood was so festive that it felt more like a final than a practice, with chants echoing throughout Mesa’s Arizona Athletic Grounds. It’s a moment 24 years in the making. For some, a lifetime. “Last World Cup, I’m 18 years old. This time, I’m 42,” super fan Fuat Karadag said. Turkey placed third in that tournament, losing 1-0 in the semifinal to eventual-champion Brazil. Fans are hopeful this team will have a similar placement in their return to the World Cup. “I hope final, but I think semifinal,” Karadag said. “We will be very happy with at least third or fourth place,” fan and K-12 school field director Nilgul Ozkus added. “At least!” Turkey might not be considered one of the favorites to win the tournament, but fans are eager to see their golden generation of talent take over the world’s biggest stage. “Some of these guys like Arda (Güler), Hakan (Çalhanoğlu), Kenan Yildiz, they’re playing in top leagues in Europe, so the expectations are high,” fan Batuhan Avkiran said. Güler and Yildiz, both 21, weren’t even born the last time their country played in the World Cup. Çalhanoğlu, the Turkish captain, will need to utilize his experience to lead a team ripe with young talent.  Hakan Çalhanoğlu (left) and Samet Akaydin of the Turkish national soccer team walk toward fans following a public training session at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) While some top players might not be able to remember the Crescent-Stars’ last World Cup run, fans certainly can. “I was still living in the country, I was still in school, so the TVs would roll out into classrooms,” Avkiran said. “They stop everything, all the shops were closed when they were playing.” Ozkus has similar memories. “All the stores, all apartments, everybody came running to the street. They were crazy, hugging each other, kissing each other, jumping up and down,” she said. “It was great. We want to make the same memory again.” The soccer-loving nation is proud to see Turkey back in the World Cup. Turkish flags hang from the bleachers during a public training session for the Turkish national team at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) “It’s a national event so everyone tunes in for it, everyone stops what they’re doing for it. It’s the most important thing going on in the country at the time,” Ozkus said. Many questioned Turkey’s choice to train in the Arizona heat, but supporters are showing the decision was worth it.  “They are not alone in the United States,” Ozkus said. “Like you see, the Turkish population around the United States, they’re crazy, they miss this.” Fans flooded Arizona Athletic Grounds not just for a training session, but also for a community event, featuring Turkish music and street food. “I feel like I’m in Turkey right now,” Radio Anatolia CEO İlhan Sami Özulu said. “I feel like I’m in Istanbul because when I turn right and left, I see all red and white. We call it ‘Kırmızı Beyaz,’ ‘Red White’, so we feel like we are home.” Despite the heat, local fans relished the opportunity to watch their team play in Mesa. Turkish national team supporters chant and wave flags from the bleachers during a public training session at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) “We are so excited, so happy that they chose Arizona,” Turkish-American fan Serap Kaftanoglu said. “It’s so refreshing to have them here, and we believe in them, we trust them, we have a really good team.” With heightened ticket prices being a main storyline in this year’s World Cup, fans were overjoyed to see their team play live in front of them, even if only for one practice. “I don’t have that much money, it’s very expensive (to go to Turkey’s World Cup matches),” Ozkus said. “So we are going to be very happy to see them, I’m very glad.” “It’s a very good experience for my life, I’m 65, so it’s good.” Others are traveling across North America to show their national pride. “Wherever they go, we’ll go to support them. The next stop is Vancouver, Canada,” said fan Ayfer, who was born in Istanbul. Members of the Turkish national soccer team gather before a public training session at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona on June 8, 2026. (Photo by Richie Meno/Cronkite News) Like the U.S., Turkey is competing in Group D this World Cup. Both teams are expected to advance to the knockouts, with their June 25 match in Los Angeles likely to decide first and second place in the group.  While Americans are hoping for a host-nation bump, Turkey’s fans are confident their young stars will bring them back to glory. “The 2002 World Cup team was a good team, but this team is the best team,” Karadag said. “I’m 42 years old, I’ve seen a lot of players, a lot of teams in the Turkish national team. But this team is the best team, trust me.”  The post ‘Kırmızı Beyaz’: Turkey fans bring World Cup spirit to Mesa for the team’s open training session appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289da3ee6011c3f4ec4fe6 Special prosecutor investigating latest election-control disagreement in Maricopa County te 2026-06-09T23:11:31.290Z Special prosecutor investigating latest election-control disagreement in Maricopa County News crews gather outside the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center for the 2024 Election in Maricopa County on Nov. 5, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. A special prosecutor is looking into whether employees in the Maricopa County Recorder's Office broke the law by allegedly removing materials from the vote tabulation center amid a local election earlier this year. (Photo by Courtney Pedroza for Votebeat) With mere weeks until voting begins in a high-stakes primary election, a long-standing disagreement over election control in Maricopa County is only getting more combative. In a new twist of the feud, a special prosecutor is looking into whether employees in the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office broke the law by allegedly removing a scanner and provisional ballot envelopes from the county’s vote tabulation headquarters amid a local election earlier this year. Recorder Justin Heap, a Republican, said in a recent legal filing that he wanted possession of the scanner, which he said belongs to his office — a claim that the county’s mostly-GOP board of supervisors disputed. He also requested a court order barring any criminal prosecution of his employees related to the incident, which occurred as votes were being tallied in the March 10 election for three seats on the Tempe City Council. Heap’s latest filing in his lawsuit with the board of supervisors raises further questions about top officials’ ability to work together to administer this year’s midterm election in the key swing county. It comes less than two months before the state primary on July 21 — and as the special prosecutor looking into the scanner incident draws close to completing his investigation. Former Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer, a Republican, told Votebeat that he was tapped by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to investigate the matter in April. He said he’d hired an off-duty, reserve deputy with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office to assist with the case, and that the investigation was “wrapping up.” Erin Pellett, a spokesperson for Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, said in a statement that Mitchell had appointed special counsel after receiving an “allegation” and determining a conflict of interest was present. As the county’s top prosecutor, Mitchell, a Republican, represents both the recorder’s office and the board of supervisors. Volkmer declined to share many details of the investigation, noting that it still remained active. But he said the investigation wasn’t initiated to target specific employees in the recorder’s office. Rather, Volkmer said he was looking into the incident to determine “whether there was, in fact, criminal behavior.” “This wasn’t, ‘Hey, go look at this person,’” he said. “That’s not how this came about.” Volkmer added that it is standard practice for investigators to attempt to contact individuals who could have knowledge of a potential criminal matter. “I would say you’re not doing your job if you don’t try,” he said, adding that he believed his investigator would be “thorough” in examining the incident. What happened with Maricopa County Recorder’s Office employees and the disputed scanner? Heap said in his court motion that multiple employees from the recorder’s office had attempted to “retrieve” a scanner from the election center in March, with the intent of repurposing it to scan inbound provisional ballot envelopes. He said the scanner belonged to his office. Heap noted it was purchased with funds from the recorder’s office and was never “lawfully transferred” to the county elections department, which is overseen by the board of supervisors. He added that the scanners were acquired specifically for early voting services, “a function under the sole authority of the recorder.” But the board saw it differently. In a statement, Supervisors Kate Brophy McGee and Debbie Lesko said two workers — including Chief Information Officer Brian Colby, who is named in court filings as one of the employees who was later approached by an investigator — were caught on security cameras loading the piece of equipment into the back of an unmarked pickup truck on March 12. The supervisors said it appeared to be a personal vehicle. The supervisors called the machine a “pre-tabulation” scanner and said it was controlled by the board. Furthermore, they said Colby had been notified on “at least one occasion, in an inter-office message on March 5,” that the scanner was the property of the board. Brophy McGee and Lesko, both Republicans, said the workers returned the scanner about an hour later, after elections department staff contacted the recorder’s office about the matter. But they said Colby also appeared to take envelopes that potentially contained live provisional ballots, creating “grave chain-of-custody concerns.” They added that a count the following day confirmed that all ballots were accounted for, and that a human resources investigation substantiated their accounting of the incident. Later, Heap said his employees were approached at their homes by “Pinal County Sheriff’s deputies.” He said Colby was specifically told he was under investigation for theft. Filing comes as Maricopa County elections dispute continues to escalate The filing adds fuel to the flames of a long-running feud within county government. Heap has long contended that county supervisors usurped much of his power in a deal they struck with his predecessor months before he took office. He sued over the matter last year — and after months of back-and-forth in court, a court ruled largely in his favor on April 16, ordering the board to return control of several election-related functions and information technology staffers to Heap’s office. The board unsuccessfully moved to stay that ruling, arguing it was too close to the primary to implement the court’s directives without risking a tumultuous election. Later, they filed for an appeal, which is still pending. In the meantime, the officials have continued to butt heads. During a May 19 local election, they argued over how to communicate a new voting option at polling sites. Emails show the recorder’s office and the board’s elections department disagreed over whether poll workers should verbally inform voters that they could opt to show identification at voting sites to have their mailed ballot counted faster. Then, another scuffle erupted last month over ballot drop box locations for the upcoming primary. The board has set such sites for years under a provision of the state’s election rulebook, and it planned to approve the locations at a May 20 meeting. But just before the supervisors met to do so, Heap sent a letter to the board citing state statutes that he said granted his office authority over ballot drop boxes. He also warned that election workers who handle ballots deposited in “unauthorized” receptacles could face criminal penalties. The suggestion that election workers could be charged with felonies drew strong condemnation from the supervisors. One, Democratic Supervisor Steve Gallardo, accused Heap of attempting to sabotage election operations. Ultimately, the board unanimously approved a slate of voting locations — including the drop box sites — for the primary. Later, Heap asked a judge to hold the county board in civil contempt of court, accusing supervisors of flouting the April ruling. If supervisors failed to quickly adhere to the recent decision, he asked that the court levy substantial fines and give the money to his office. Heap reiterated that request in his most recent filing, asking the court to set an expedited hearing on the issue in light of “these new factual developments.” He also said the board was targeting his employees and doing “exactly what it had falsely accused the recorder of doing” amid the drop box saga last month. “It has actively initiated a criminal referral against a Recorder’s Office staff member for doing something entirely lawful, in the middle of active litigation, just over two weeks before early ballots are scheduled to be mailed to voters,” Heap wrote in the filing. This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289d8cee6011c3f4ec4fc7 Platner holdout floats emergency lifeline for panicking Dems if scandal-plagued candidate wins te 2026-06-09T23:11:08.250Z Platner holdout floats emergency lifeline for panicking Dems if scandal-plagued candidate wins A top Jewish Democrat and member of the House Intelligence Committee called for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, adding that if the scandal-plagued oyster farmer were running in New Jersey, he would be "buried under the Meadowlands." Rep. Josh Gottheimer, the subject of a recent profile that compared him to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and said he wants to be a "bulwark" against Democrats’ newfound leftist impulses, suggested there is no room for Platner on the party’s midterm ticket. When asked by CNN if his aversion to Platner should be read as a recommendation that Democrats instead vote for moderate Republican Sen. Susan Collins, Gottheimer offered another off-ramp. "No, what I would suggest is that Graham Platner get off if he wins today, which I assume he will because there's no one actively campaigning against him, that he get off the ballot and let another Democrat step in," Gottheimer said. SEE IT: MAINE VOTERS SOUND OFF ON PLATNER'S DIVISIVE CAMPAIGN AS CRUCIAL PRIMARY NEARS: 'HE'S A DISGRACE' Platner is the frontrunner in Tuesday’s primary, as Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign and other candidates, including Bangor’s David Costello, have failed to gain traction. "If this were Jersey and you had a candidate who abused women, obviously has a Nazi tattoo that — now it's clear that he knew was a Nazi tattoo: not to mention many of his other lies and his comments and extremist comments; pro Hamas — a terrorist organization — other things of that nature. He should get off the ballot." Gottheimer, who represents Bergen County’s deep-blue New York City suburbs and the rural ruby-red Skylands of the state’s northwest, said that if Platner tried to run in the Garden State, "we’d throw him off the ballot or bury him under the Meadowlands." PLATNER CONTROVERSIES FUEL SPECULATION ABOUT LITTLE-KNOWN MAINE BALLOT REPLACEMENT PROVISION Former Teamsters President James Hoffa Sr. was also purportedly buried beneath Giants Stadium after his disappearance decades ago. Gottheimer said Platner should leave the ballot when he wins Tuesday, and let someone more "qualified" replace him. He said separately that socialists should not be considered true members of the Democratic Party no matter their cataloged affiliation, and that the hard left wing is not where the mainstream of the U.S. is. "I think it's really important that we speak out when we see some of these issues that are a challenge," he said, referring again to Platner. He said he doesn’t believe Platner will be the ultimate contender for the Democrats against Collins by November. He alluded to Mills’ statement that her campaign is not over, but only suspended. FORMER PRIMARY RIVAL RESURFACES TO CHALLENGE SCANDAL-PLAGUED GRAHAM PLATNER IN MAINE SENATE RACE "Hopefully today you'll see Janet Mills, even though she is the governor, left the race, her name is still on the ballot. We'll see how well she does. And I think that's going to be a sign of the frustration," he said, while questioning how female voters could support someone facing allegations of violence against women. He also appeared to blame President Donald Trump for the New York Knicks’ narrow loss to the San Antonio Spurs at home on Monday. The president was loudly booed by the largely liberal fan base but at the same time was welcomed into Madison Square Garden by team owner and Republican donor James Dolan and some faint "U-S-A" chants could be heard under the rancor on the ABC broadcast. "[Trump] brought in some bad mojo into the Garden last night and p---ed off a lot of people -- but don't worry," he said of the Knicks’ chances in the finals overall. While Gottheimer joins Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman in ridiculing Platner, he retains support from 1992 Clinton campaign architect James Carville, who said on his podcast that, as a Louisianan, he understands oyster farming is "hard a—work" and that Platner’s apparent PTSD is something voters should better understand. "Maybe we need a combat veteran right on that Senate floor who is [expletive] up, who every time these [expletives] go to vote for another war … Maybe they need to look at this guy before they start sending young people off to fight wars and see what the consequence of it is," he said, according to RCP. Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289d78ee6011c3f4ec4fbe Graham Platner will 'get off the ballot soon,' Democratic lawmaker predicts te 2026-06-09T23:10:48.250Z Graham Platner will 'get off the ballot soon,' Democratic lawmaker predicts Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., predicted on Tuesday that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will be "off the ballot soon" even if he wins the primary election. Gottheimer, who has criticized Platner for his scandals in the past, called support for far-left candidates like him a "major concern" for the Democratic Party and encouraged people not to support him during the primaries. While he stopped short of supporting Platner's presumptive Republican opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, Gottheimer told "CNN News Central" that he would call for Platner to step down regardless of how the race goes. PENNSYLVANIA DEM REP CLAIMS GRAHAM PLATNER 'HAS DISQUALIFIED HIMSELF' FROM MAINE SENATE RACE "What I would suggest is that Graham Platner get off if he wins today, which I assume he will, because there‘s no one actively campaigning against him, that he get off the ballot and let another Democrat step in, that the Maine Democratic Party puts somebody else in," Gottheimer said. He added, "I mean, if this were in Jersey and you had a candidate who abused women, obviously has a Nazi tattoo...it‘s clear that he knew [it[ was a Nazi tattoo, not to mention many of his other lies and his comments and extremist comments, pro-Hamas, a terrorist organization, and other things of that nature, he should get off the ballot. New Jersey would throw him off the ballot or bury him under the Meadowlands." FETTERMAN DARES PLATNER TO RELEASE MESSAGES WITH MYSTERY WOMEN, SAYS HE'LL 'WEAR A SUIT EVERY DAY' IN RETURN When host John Berman pressed Gottheimer on who he would endorse if the race ended between Platner and Collins, Gottheimer replied that he does not see Platner becoming the Democratic nominee. "I don‘t think that‘s going to be the choice, so I‘m not going to do that hypothetical. I think that he‘s going to get off the ballot soon. I mean, you saw today reporting from his ex-political director saying that he lied about all this stuff, the concerns that she had. I mean, the issues are just going to keep piling up. And The New York Times piece was just one of the first piece of many issues that I think will continue to come out about him," Gottheimer said. Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for comment. MICHIGAN DEM REP DECLINES TO SUPPORT PLATNER AFTER RESURFACED RAPE COMMENTS Platner has been engulfed by several scandals since his campaign began, including his controversial Nazi-linked tattoo, extreme Reddit posts and reports of concerning behavior towards ex-girlfriends. Despite this, several progressives have maintained their support for Platner ahead of the primary election, with some, like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna, even rallying with him. Alongside Gottheimer, Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman and Pennsylvania Rep. Madeleine Dean have been among the few Democrats to publicly disavow Platner, with Auchincloss calling Platner's tattoo alone "personally disqualifying" last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289d64ee6011c3f4ec4fb5 Rob Gronkowski is 'Team USA all the way' despite being a soccer novice ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup te 2026-06-09T23:10:28.329Z Rob Gronkowski is 'Team USA all the way' despite being a soccer novice ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup It’s officially World Cup week around the globe, and for the U.S. men’s national team, it’s the quest to make a run on home soil. While soccer isn’t remotely close to the national sport, the feeling of patriotism and support for the USMNT is expected in full force when kickoff comes on June 12 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California. Just ask legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski, who may still be learning the game he never played growing up, but is "Team USA all the way" as they gear up for the tournament. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "No doubt about it. I’m Team USA all the way. How can you not be?" he told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "I mean, I think it’ll be the greatest thing for the sport of soccer if somehow a miracle Team USA wins the World Cup." Gronkowski understands it's a long shot for the USMNT to capture its first World Cup title. But his understanding of the sport mirrors that of many Americans, who love their country and want to see the Stars and Stripes make a run. USMNT CAPTAIN TYLER ADAMS READY TO BE IN 'PATRIOTIC MOOD' PLAYING ON HOME SOIL FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP Working alongside fellow NFL fan-favorite, New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, Gronkowski has been building his soccer acumen and getting ready for the World Cup on Tubi’s "The Other Football." "I think it’s great for America to learn the game of soccer," Gronkowski said about the show. "We got referees come on, we have players that come on. They’re teaching us the game of football and we’re asking questions because America’s a country that’s slacking behind in the game of soccer. There’s no doubt about that, and it’s great for the game of soccer that the World Cup is here because I feel like the whole entire world knows about soccer, knows the rules inside out and knows all the players. A good percentage of the USA is learning about the game of soccer. The game of soccer is expanding. "I’m learning so much about it and I’m loving it." Gronkowski and his brothers were multi-sport athletes growing up, but soccer didn’t fall into that regimen in West New York. That doesn’t mean Gronkowski didn’t share tremendous respect for what these elite athletes do on the pitch and will showcase for the next month. "The cardio, the shape they’re in is absolutely incredible," he explained. "I just never played growing up. I don’t think I would last that long. I’m a short sprit guy – 40 yards. Then, I need a little break. If I had to go that long, I don’t think I would’ve lasted on a soccer field. I truly love their athleticism. I wish I played a little bit because my footwork for the game of football and basketball would’ve been more phenomenal and more on point as well. They’re just complete athletes and I respect what they do. I’m learning more and more about the game, and that’s what’s great about the World Cup being here." Not only are Gronkowski and Winston learning about the rules, but also the expanded FIFA format that will debut this week. It will be 48 teams instead of the usual 32, where two teams from each group of four will make it to the knockout stages, as well as the best eight teams in third place across the 12 groupings. LANDON DONOVAN RECALLS LIFE-CHANGING WORLD CUP MOMENT AMID PLAYERS' 'RESPONSIBILITY' OF GROWING GAME IN USA Gronkowski is looking forward to cheering on the U.S., and while it’s a longshot they win it all, he has a bar set for victory. "If we get out of the tourney and into the knockout stages and at least win one of those games and get to the Round of 16, I think that’s a win," he said. "That’s like the USA winning the World Cup. It’s not winning it all, but that just shows how special it would be if we got that far." The USMNT will face Paraguay on June 12, followed by matches against Australia on June 19 and Türkiye on June 25 to complete their group stage play. And like many others simply watching to support the country and share their patriotism, Gronkowski now knows enough of the basics to get rowdy for a hopeful U.S. run.   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/6a289b66ee6011c3f4ec4f75 Community input sought in latest I-10 study te 2026-06-09T23:01:58.881Z Community input sought in latest I-10 study The map shows the study area and a broader area where some related improvements may extend beyond the core corridor (courtesy of ADOT). The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in cooperation with the City of Phoenix and the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), has begun a study of Interstate 10 (I-10) from the Deck Park Tunnel to the I-10/I-17 interchange (Split) near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The study area also includes State Route 51 (SR 51) south of Thomas Road, the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) west of 24th Street and the entire interchange of I-10, SR 51 and Loop 202, also known as the “Mini-Stack,” given that traffic in this area is all interconnected. This study takes a close look at one of the busiest stretches of I-10 in Phoenix to figure out how to make it safer, less congested and easier to access, especially for people going downtown or to Sky Harbor Airport. This is one of the most complex and heavily used freeway areas in the state, ADOT said. This stretch of freeway affects commuters, airport travelers, downtown access, freight movement and more. This latest study builds upon previous work that began in mid-2023 and resulted in the release of the MAG Study, in January 2025. ADOT is seeking input from the community to support the development of study alternatives. To take an online survey (available until June 30) and learn more, visit azdot.gov/I-10TunneltoSplit. During this study, there will be additional opportunities for the public to provide input. In fall 2026, ADOT will hold a public meeting to share and seek input on the design alternatives. In late 2027/early 2028, a public hearing will be held to share and seek input on the draft Environmental Assessment. Both of these meetings will include an in-person meeting and a virtual meeting, along with a 30-day comment period. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289b52ee6011c3f4ec4f6c Eat local during Summer Chef Series te 2026-06-09T23:01:38.886Z Eat local during Summer Chef Series Chef Justin Beckett will once again participate in the Devour Summer Chef Series – a celebration of food rooted in purpose, passion and community (photo courtesy of Local First Arizona). This summer, residents are invited to support the Valley’s vibrant dining community by taking part in a unique and meaningful culinary journey: The 2026 Devour Summer Chef Series, which kicked off in May and runs through September. Individual tickets are available for the remaining events. Each month, two chefs will unite to craft an exclusive four-course pairing menu, spotlighting local ingredients, seasonal flavors and their shared love for Arizona’s culinary scene. Hosted across five different restaurants, each experience offers guests an intimate, immersive look into the spirit of collaboration that defines Arizona’s food community. But this series isn’t just about the food – it’s about showing up for the people who make it, says program organizer Local First Arizona. “Summer is the most challenging season for independent restaurants in Arizona,” said Kimber Lanning, founder and CEO of Local First Arizona. “The Devour Summer Chef Series is our way of celebrating the chefs, teams and industry that pour their hearts into this work all year long. It’s a chance to support local in the most delicious way possible.” On June 23, join chefs Justin Beckett and Bernie Kantak at The Gladly, 2201 E. Camelback Road. Future events include July 28 – Chefs Gio Osso & Lori Hashimoto at Hana Japanese Eatery; Aug. 25 – Chefs Bernie Kantak and Stephen Jones at a venue to be announced; and Sept. 22 – Chefs Stephen Jones & Gio Osso at Virtu Honest Craft. Find tickets and learn more at www.devourgoodfood.com/summer-chefs-series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289b23ee6011c3f4ec4f41 Emily Ratajkowski's shredded red birthday dress leaves little to the imagination at NYC celebration te 2026-06-09T23:00:51.772Z Emily Ratajkowski's shredded red birthday dress leaves little to the imagination at NYC celebration Emily Ratajkowski is leaving little to the imagination in a social media post celebrating her birthday. In a series of photos posted on Instagram, the model shared pictures from her 35th birthday party, which featured her in a barely there red dress — which was coming apart at the seams. The bodice of the skintight red dress featured multiple cutouts and fringe, which gave the illusion the dress had been shredded, with gold bars holding the pieces together. The cutouts continued down until below the model's navel. In the photos, she is posing in front of a red birthday cake with floral embellishments, giving the camera a serious look as she takes a selfie. The star also spent time with her friends as they celebrated at Ha’s Snack Bar in New York. SALMA HAYEK STUNS IN RED BIKINI FOR 59TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON INSTAGRAM Fans immediately flooded the comments section to wish the star a happy birthday, with some famous faces sending their well wishes as well. Penélope Cruz wrote, "Happy birthday!!! 🥰🥰," while Irina Shayk wrote, "Happy bday my 😍. We loved to celebrate u last night my queen❤️❤️❤️. APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST Ratajkowski recently made news when she walked the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show for the first time in October 2025, after first working with the brand in 2023 when she appeared in their Icon Campaign. "I grew up looking at images of Gisele, Candice, Naomi and Adriana, so it’s simply surreal to be included in a campaign next to them," she told Popsugar that year. "Those women were larger than life to me — they still are in many ways — and that’s what it means to be iconic. Their beauty and the images they’ve produced with incredible photographers and designers and teams were and are so artful. They represent so much." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Her debut on the iconic runway came 20 years after she first signed with Ford Models at the age of 14, after which she mainly did catalog and print work. She got her big break in 2013, when she appeared in the music video for Robin Thicke's hit song, "Blurred Lines," in which she appeared topless. Soon after, she began booking more jobs and was named Esquire's Woman of the Year in 2013. Following her big break, Ratajkowski also worked in television and film, most notably as Ben Affleck's mistress in the 2014 film, "Gone Girl," but chose not to pursue acting further, telling the Los Angeles Times in 2023 she "felt like a piece of meat." "But I didn’t feel like, ‘Oh, I’m an artist performing and this is my outlet.’ I felt like a piece of meat who people were judging, saying, ‘Does she have anything else other than her [breasts]?’" Ratajkowski told the Los Angeles Times. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She later added that she grew tired of making herself "digestible to powerful men in Hollywood," telling the outlet, "I didn't trust them." "I was like, ‘I can handle receiving phone calls. I’m gonna make these decisions," she said. "None of you have my best interest at heart. And you all hate women.’" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2898b1ee6011c3f4ec4e96 House passes $70 billion reconciliation package, funding ICE through end of Trump term te 2026-06-09T22:50:25.608Z House passes $70 billion reconciliation package, funding ICE through end of Trump term Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a289406ee6011c3f4ec4de5 When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond te 2026-06-09T22:30:30.331Z When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may delay things. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2891d4ee6011c3f4ec4d80 Gorilla goes viral for seemingly reassessing life choices after a spat with his lady friend te 2026-06-09T22:21:08.968Z Gorilla goes viral for seemingly reassessing life choices after a spat with his lady friend There are few animals as fascinating and entertaining to watch as gorillas. I know it's like 70% scratching themselves, but that other 30% is magic, and a video from a zoo in Japan shows what looks like a straight-up ape soap opera as one gorilla seemed to ponder his life choices after getting into a bit of a tiff with a lady gorilla. Kiyomasa is a 13-year-old gorilla kicking it in a Japanese zoo, and he was recently caught on video getting chased by one of the female gorillas in the troop. ZOOS IN PITTSBURGH AND BOSTON JUST HASHED OUT A BLOCKBUSTER ONE-FOR-ONE GORILLA TRADE But that wasn't the video that got attention. What is going viral is the video of the aftermath: Kiyomasa is sitting by himself in deep thought, with the thousand-yard stare of a man who is reassessing things a little. Bro... on behalf of all men, we feel you. Who knows what kicked that off. We're talking gorillas, so it was probably something like he scratched his ass using her favorite tree without asking. Maybe she asked him to tone down the amount of poo flinging he has been doing with his buddies. But whatever it is, it hit our guy Kiyomasa harder than a silverback's fist hitting protective zoo glass to scare a bunch of kids at day camp. Do you know what this tells me? We need a gorilla reality show. Something like "Keeping Up With The Silverbacks" or "The Real Gorilla Wives Japanese Zoos." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I would watch this... for like a couple of episodes, and then it would get stale. Well, reality show or not, Kiyomasa is going to have a heck of a time for the next couple of days after that little dust-up. Poor guy might have to go out and buy a gift just to keep the peace. Fortunately for him, in the gorilla world, a stick constitutes a good gift, but he'll have to find a really good stick. Nothing too knotty, unless he wants to make the situation worse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2891c1ee6011c3f4ec4d77 Beau Bridges says Tom Cruise ‘gets better with age’ as ‘Top Gun' star keeps defying Hollywood odds te 2026-06-09T22:20:49.039Z Beau Bridges says Tom Cruise ‘gets better with age’ as ‘Top Gun' star keeps defying Hollywood odds Tom Cruise's "Jerry McGuire" costar Beau Bridges thinks the 63-year-old actor is getting better and better with age. "I really appreciated working with him," Bridges, who starred alongside Cruise in the 90s romcom, told People while attending the "Matlock" For Your Consideration event last week. "He's a wonderful actor and just gets better with age. I mean, he's still doing all those crazy stunts and stuff. Yeah. And I like working with him. I thought he was great." Bridges isn't the only actor who has thoughts on Cruise's legendary stunts. Earlier this year, Ethan Hawke revealed that he has grown "angry" with Cruise, explaining that the "Mission: Impossible" star’s high-risk stunt work has changed what audiences and studios expect from actors across Hollywood. 'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE' STAR TOM CRUISE'S UNUSUAL PREPARATION FOR DEATH-DEFYING STUNTS "Tom Cruise has totally changed what’s expected for actors," Hawke told Variety at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in February. "Some part of me is getting angry over the years because everyone somehow feels like they’re less if they use a stunt team." While Cruise — who is returning for "Top Gun 3" — has never appeared in a superhero movie from Marvel, DC or any other comic-book franchise, the actor cemented his status as an action movie icon by insisting on performing increasingly dangerous, real-world stunts himself in blockbuster franchises including "Mission: Impossible," "Top Gun" and "Jack Reacher."  Last year, Cruise nearly broke his back while performing a stunt for "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." ‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE’ STAR TOM CRUISE DEFIES DEATH, HANGING FROM AIRPLANE IN WILD NEW STUNT In bonus content from the digital release of the film, Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie detailed one of the film’s most harrowing sequences: a high-flying biplane battle between the actor’s character, Ethan Hunt, and Gabriel, portrayed by Esai Morales. The scene showed Ethan leaping from one plane onto another, as he clung to the wing midair. "Oh, this almost broke my back," Cruise said, per Entertainment Weekly. TOM CRUISE 'PASSED OUT' FILMING NEW 'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE' MOVIE SCENES "You’re talking about a lot of pain here," McQuarrie chimed in. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Cruise’s character was seen in the video clip grabbing a seat belt, holding on for dear life, as the plane flipped upside down.  "Now watch this, the thing we haven’t talked about, holding on to this belt," McQuarrie described, while Cruise said, "Oh God, that was brutal." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The director continued to explain, "This separated the joints in Tom's fingers from the force, so by the time we finished this sequence, your hands were absolutely swollen – oh my God, it was so painful to watch." During the intense scene, Cruise’s character was forced to crash into the side of the aircraft. As he remembered the pain, the Hollywood actor said, "Oh, that was brutal. That hit, that was a hard one." McQuarrie joked, "And you improvised that, thank you very much. I appreciate that. You were like, ‘I think we’re gonna need that,’ and I was like, ‘I didn’t ask you to do that.’" Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon and Ashley Hume contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288f98ee6011c3f4ec4d18 Arizona Republicans, Gov. Hobbs reach budget deal  te 2026-06-09T22:11:36.569Z Arizona Republicans, Gov. Hobbs reach budget deal  Photo via Getty Images Arizona’s Republican legislative leaders reached a budget deal with Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs and Democratic lawmakers, they announced Tuesday, weeks away from the June 30 deadline to avoid a state government shutdown. The $18.3 billion budget deal includes $1.45 billion in tax cuts that will bring the state’s tax code in line with changes made at the federal level via President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed last summer, according to Senate Republicans.  “By adopting President Trump’s tax cuts at the state level, expanding tax relief for families, and protecting educational freedom, we’re helping Arizonans keep more of their hard-earned money while ensuring our state remains economically competitive,” Senate President Warren Petersen said in a statement.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The budget deal announcement comes after months of fighting with Republicans who control the Arizona Legislature pitted against Hobbs and legislative Democrats. To become law, the package of budget bills needs to pass both chambers of the legislature and to get a signature from Hobbs.  “This bipartisan compromise shows what we can do when we put common sense before political games and focus on delivering real results for our communities,” Hobbs said in a written statement. “It will put money back in the pockets of Arizona families and lower costs, make our communities safer and protect the vital services that Arizonans rely on. In the coming days, I look forward to working with legislators in both parties to pass this bipartisan budget agreement that will make Arizona stronger, safer and more prosperous.” Senate Republicans expected to introduce the new package of budget bills Tuesday, to discuss them in a Joint Senate and House Appropriations Committee hearing Wednesday and to take final votes on the bills Thursday.  If both the Arizona Senate and Arizona House of Representatives vote to end this year’s legislative session after that, it would give legislators and other elected officials who are running for reelection or new positions more than a month to focus on their campaigns ahead of the July 21 Primary Election.  Hobbs on May 5 vetoed a package of Republican-backed budget bills that passed both legislative chambers along party lines. Democrats attacked that budget proposal, saying it prioritized corporate tax cuts above the needs of working class people who struggle to make ends meet. Republicans had plenty of their own criticism for Hobbs’s budget plan, which they panned for relying on money that the state might not ever receive, when she unveiled it in January.  After Hobbs vetoed the Republican budget proposal, the House of Representatives took a monthlong break, while the Senate met once a week throughout the month of May, while budget negotiators worked behind closed doors to reach a deal. Based on both Hobbs’ and Senate Republicans’ description of the newly negotiated budget, it contains many of the same provisions as the budget package that Hobbs vetoed.  That includes the Trump tax cuts, as well as increased eligibility requirements for Arizonans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, and for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the state’s Medicaid program.  “This budget puts real teeth behind our commitment to accountability,” Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said in a statement. The negotiated budget includes some wins for Hobbs, including a three-year moratorium on new certificates for data center sales tax exemptions, a modification of a provision in Hobbs’ original budget proposal that would do away with sales tax exemptions for data centers.  “This bipartisan, balanced budget agreement will put Arizona first and deliver opportunity, security and freedom to communities throughout the state,” Hobbs said in the statement. “With this agreement, we are delivering a $1.4 billion tax cut for working class families, investing in job creation, education and water security while tightening our belts, and securing a moratorium on the data center tax exemption so we can develop a responsible path forward that protects our water future and lowers utility bills for Arizona families.”  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288f81ee6011c3f4ec4cf7 Whoopi Goldberg tells audience not to blame Trump for Knicks loss, Hostin insists he brought ‘bad juju’ te 2026-06-09T22:11:13.522Z Whoopi Goldberg tells audience not to blame Trump for Knicks loss, Hostin insists he brought ‘bad juju’ "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg chastised her audience on Tuesday for blaming the Knicks’ loss on President Donald Trump’s attendance at the game. The New York Knicks hosted their first NBA Finals game since 1999 on Monday night after winning the first two games against the San Antonio Spurs on the road. Trump, a native New Yorker and longtime Knicks fan, was invited to attend the game at Madison Square Garden by team owner James Dolan.   The Spurs came away with a 115-111 win, and some unruly Knicks fans took out their frustrations in the streets while others blamed the loss on Trump. "A lot of Knicks fans are not happy with you-know-who right now," Goldberg said, referring to the president.  EX-COWBOYS STAR RELISHES IN KNICKS LOSS AFTER FANS WERE 'HATING ON PRESIDENT TRUMP' She first noted how the heightened security around Trump's visit impacted the city. "He came into town, messed up everything, you couldn’t go — you couldn’t make a left," Goldberg said. "You couldn’t make a right. Couldn’t go across the street. You couldn’t buy anything." "This man comes in, and he’s a fan, OK, but my goodness!" she continued. "And they are blaming him for ending the Knicks’ winning streak last night." Many members of the audience cheered that line, but Goldberg warned that they should blame the team, not Trump. "No, no, no, now, come on now. They were not playing great ball. That was on us," she said. "I have to just reiterate the fact that this man does not have that kind of power. We have to remind people. He doesn’t have the power." Co-host Sunny Hostin responded by making a face, to which Goldberg immediately responded, "I see your face, and I know how you feel, and you can say what you want. But by saying that it’s his fault that we lost means that there’s no responsibility taken. These guys were not playing at their best." TRUMP TORCHES STEPHEN A SMITH'S PRESIDENTIAL HOPES AFTER KNICKS LOSE GAME 3 WITH TRUMP AT MSG Despite Goldberg's rejection of the idea that Trump had anything to do with the Knicks’ loss, Hostin later declared, "For me, what is also in play is that we had an impeccable vibe in New York until the orange man showed up and put the bad juju on the Madison Square Garden, now we’re going to have to go in to sage Madison Square Garden to get all the bad juju out." She then blasted Trump for how expensive it was to secure the stadium and him getting booed by the crowd, declaring, "Don’t bring your bad karma vibe to New York!" Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin argued that it is a bad idea for any president to attend a game during a winning streak like this, noting they will be blamed for any loss. That said, she did give him credit for being a longtime fan even when the team was not doing well. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE On Monday, Goldberg defended the right of both Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani to attend the game. "I think anybody who’s a Knicks fan should be there," she said. "You earned the right as a Knicks fan. I don’t have to like you." "I’m sorry. Trump and Mayor Mamdani are Knicks fans and have been, they're New Yorkers," Goldberg added. "And ... there’s nothing either one of them can do to change what’s happening in this city for this team." Outkick’s Mark Harris contributed to this report. 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Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288d3aee6011c3f4ec4c78 Athletics wild first game in Las Vegas leads to 29 runs, 11 home runs in ominous sign for area's MLB future te 2026-06-09T22:01:30.568Z Athletics wild first game in Las Vegas leads to 29 runs, 11 home runs in ominous sign for area's MLB future The team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics is now playing its home games in West Sacramento, on its way to moving to a brand-new stadium on The Strip in Las Vegas. But in order to build up the fanbase in their eventual home, the A's have scheduled six home games at Las Vegas Ballpark this week. That stadium, which typically hosts the Las Vegas Aviators, a Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, is located in the Summerlin area of the Vegas Valley. Sitting on the west side of the city means it's at the base of the nearby mountains. It also means the stadium sits at an elevation of over 3,000 feet. Well, sure enough, Monday night's game between the Athletics and Brewers, even though the stadium has larger dimensions than an average Major League Baseball ballpark, led to one of the wildest outcomes of this season. Or any season. All thanks to being played at higher elevation than any park in baseball other than Coors Field in Denver. The game finished 15-14 in 12 innings, just the 18th time that score has happened in any Major League game since 1900. It's only happened twice this century, and not since 2019. It was the highest scoring game of the year, by a fairly wide margin. On May 31, the Giants beat the Rockies 19-6 in, you guessed it, Colorado. MLB'S ATHLETICS WON'T HAVE CALIFORNIA'S CAPITAL AS PART OF TEAM NAME DESPITE PLAYING IN SACRAMENTO UNTIL 2027 But it's not just the score that's unusual and unexpected. It was how the teams got there. The Brewers and A's combined for a whopping 11 homers. The A's, even in a losing effort, hit seven by themselves. Two Athletics players hit two home runs each, lefties Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz. There were 31 hits between the two teams. There were 14 different pitchers used, and an incredible 441 pitches thrown, easily surpassing the previous high this year. Oh, and once the game reached the 10th inning, the Brewers scored four in the top of the inning...only to allow the A's to tie the game by scoring four runs in the bottom of the 10th. But there's even more to it than that. Thanks to the elevation, there were a number of extreme outlier home runs, including one from Brewers catcher William Contreras. Contreras hit a 463-foot home run, the second longest of the year, and managed to fall to his backside in the process. On the other hand, with the ball carrying further, there was arguably the most unlikely homer of the season hit as well. First, some backstory. With the A's down 14-11 in the bottom of the 10th, Nick Kurtz came up with a runner on second as the team's last hope. On a 2-2 count, one strike away from the game ending, he launched a ball 110 mph and 447 feet to make the score 14-13. A's catcher Jonah Heim pinch hit, and hit what can only be described as a routine pop-up...which carried over the fence for a game-tying home run. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Just look at the catcher's reaction after seeing the contact. Contreras has played hundreds of baseball games in his professional career. He's seen countless fly balls hit off the bat. And he was so convinced it was a game-ending flyout, he stood up and clapped his glove in celebration. And then it carried 398 feet and over the fence, despite just a 94.6mph exit velocity. How unlikely was it that Heim's ball would wind up being a home run? Well per MLB's Baseball Savant Statcast tracking, it was a home run in 0/30 MLB ballparks. The expected batting average was quite literally .000. Every single time a ball is hit with that exit velocity and launch angle combo, it's an out. Except in Las Vegas. It was already clear that the move to Las Vegas would be an adjustment for the team and the league. But this game and how it played out highlights just how much of an adjustment it'll be. The A's new stadium is being built on The Strip, not in Summerlin, meaning it's at a slightly lower elevation. Closer to 2,300 feet instead of 3,000. Still, it's clear the ball is going to fly out of that park. And with similar expected dimensions in the new facility, it could be yet another high-scoring slugfest when they move in for the 2028 season. The roof may help some, especially when it's closed in the hot summer months. But if this is how the Vegas games are going to go, A's pitchers are going to be furious. And A's hitters will be must-adds in fantasy baseball. Just a few more years to find out. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288d11ee6011c3f4ec4c60 Trump Law Would Also Direct Voucher Money to Public Schools te 2026-06-09T22:00:49.609Z Trump Law Would Also Direct Voucher Money to Public Schools The law, which creates the first-ever federal voucher program, is designed, in part, to lure Democrats. It’s unclear how many blue states will sign up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288cfdee6011c3f4ec4c57 The Likely Platner-Collins Matchup Is Set to Be Hugely Expensive te 2026-06-09T22:00:29.686Z The Likely Platner-Collins Matchup Is Set to Be Hugely Expensive Both Senate candidates in Maine have been strong fund-raisers, and allied super PACs and dark-money groups are mobilizing for their showdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288b9eee6011c3f4ec4c28 Matchups not yet determined in redrawn congressional races te 2026-06-09T21:54:38.486Z Matchups not yet determined in redrawn congressional races (The Center Square) - One week after polls closed in California, several matchups in redrawn congressional districts have yet to be determined. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288b89ee6011c3f4ec4c1f Another approach to border security: Denaturalization te 2026-06-09T21:54:17.531Z Another approach to border security: Denaturalization (The Center Square) – The Trump administration is advancing multiple approaches to border security, including enforcing federal law that requires denaturalization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288b75ee6011c3f4ec4c16 Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows te 2026-06-09T21:53:57.046Z Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288b60ee6011c3f4ec4c0d Glucosamine is sold over the counter. Amanda Mascarelli te 2026-06-09T21:53:36.010Z Glucosamine is sold over the counter. Amanda Mascarelli Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288b4bee6011c3f4ec4c04 The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire te 2026-06-09T21:53:15.051Z The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288b35ee6011c3f4ec4bfb Social Security has lasted as long as it has thanks to the bipartisan deal that President Ronald Reagan and congressional leaders hammered out in 1983. te 2026-06-09T21:52:53.604Z Social Security has lasted as long as it has thanks to the bipartisan deal that President Ronald Reagan and congressional leaders hammered out in 1983. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288b05ee6011c3f4ec4be0 Arizona ESA moms demand voucher reforms to protect education for students with disabilities te 2026-06-09T21:52:05.926Z Arizona ESA moms demand voucher reforms to protect education for students with disabilities Amy Pedotto, left, and Dr. Kathy Boltz We are ESA moms supporting the Protect Education Act to rein in the Empowerment Scholarship Account school voucher program. We’re even collecting signatures to get it on the ballot. We believe reform is essential now.  The reckless spending of ESA funds — taxpayer dollars that families can use to pay for private or homeschooling expenses — has caused tremendous harm to this program. This has been enabled by a total lack of legislative guardrails and irresponsible management by the Arizona Department of Education.  Meanwhile, the cost of ESAs is devastating our public schools. The most damage has been to under-resourced special education services, which serve almost 90% of the K-12 students in Arizona who have disabilities. The financial impact is particularly harmful to our rural schools and especially the students with disabilities who attend them.  As parents of students with disabilities whose children have benefited from the education that was made possible with ESAs, we now say: The only way forward is to make reforms.  The 2022 universal expansion of the program made it available to all Arizona K-12 students, regardless of income or public school history. Since then, the ESA program has grown from about 12,000 students at a cost of nearly $190 million per year to over 100,000 students, with the cost rising to over $1 billion just this current fiscal year.  Fraud, waste and the abuse of taxpayer dollars have happened with the ESA program, as recently reported by the Arizona Auditor General. However, the Arizona Legislature has stubbornly refused any reforms. Instead, ESA has been treated as an untouchable sacred cow.  Thanks to the vague wording of Arizona’s ESA law and rules, ESA has redefined the concept of K-12 education so that practically anything can be considered “educational,” including lifestyle purchases and enrichment activities: museums in Europe, castles in England, ancient ruins in the Middle East, skiing (“it’s PE!”) or Kenmore appliances. Just use AI to write a curriculum, and tax dollars will automatically be approved for purchases of $2,000 or less! Adding salt to the wound, some ESA account holders have stockpiled years of funds (up to a quarter million dollars!) meant for K-12 education, knowing they can be used for higher education. We support prioritizing early intervention for students with disabilities today, rather than allowing critical educational resources to sit in an account for years.  Further, many disabled individuals require lifelong support. While the majority in the state Legislature has prioritized the billion-dollar ESA program, despite millions in misspending, programs that serve individuals with disabilities are on the chopping block or at-risk for being defunded, including the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities.  Hiring anyone with ESA funds can be a messy, confusing process. No usable list of ESA vendors exists. While some ESA vendors and many account holders think they are “ESA approved” or “Arizona Department of Education (ADE) approved,” the reality is that no vetting occurs. A vendor listed in the ESA system simply accepts money through that system. The state has no contract with ESA vendors, provides zero oversight, and neither requires nor performs background checks of ESA vendors.  According to recent reporting, mobile phones and televisions have been purchased with ESA funds. These are banned in ESA law, but no prosecutions have been reported. The silence on such banned purchases speaks volumes about the current deep dysfunction of ESA administration.  Right now, substantial misuse of ESA funds is sent by the ADE to the Arizona State Board of Education. The State Board then votes on whether to refer the fraud to the Arizona attorney general. However, very few cases have actually been forwarded since universal ESA expansion and the ADE’s $2,000 auto-approval policy took effect. Indeed, the auditor general raised concerns about the lack of timely action that could lead to these public funds becoming unrecoverable. The auditor general’s report also raised many red flags regarding deficiencies in the auditing of ESA purchases and how transactions were reviewed.  We support Protect Education’s ban on luxury items. Arizona taxpayers should have confidence that their money is being spent on legitimate educational expenses.  We support its academic accountability measures, and we note that Protect Education thoughtfully crafted those in regards to students with disabilities. Quality matters for education. Parents want the freedom to make decisions based on real information about schools and tutors. Protect Education preserves access to ESA for all students with disabilities, regardless of household income. The initiative’s income cap applies only to universal ESA students — students who were eligible prior to universal expansion, including students with disabilities, will not be affected.  We appreciate that Protect Education allows a full year of ESA rollover funding for students with a disability, since their educational needs can vary.  We support Protect Education because it creates basic safety standards. The sad reality is that individuals with disabilities are more likely to be abused, but we know all students are at-risk. We support efforts to protect all students, including those using ESAs.  No one is taking away school choice. Arizona has plenty of it. This initiative draws a line about what taxpayers should be paying for and the transparency and accountability they should expect in return.  We urge you to join us in supporting these commonsense reforms! Sign the Protect Education petition, and vote YES in November.  Dr. Kathy Boltz is an ESA mom in Phoenix.  Amy Pedotto is an ESA mom in Tempe. The post Arizona ESA moms demand voucher reforms to protect education for students with disabilities first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288aecee6011c3f4ec4bbb LISTEN: Brian Hooker's own words appear to place him in the water the night missing wife vanished in Bahamas te 2026-06-09T21:51:40.254Z LISTEN: Brian Hooker's own words appear to place him in the water the night missing wife vanished in Bahamas A friend of Brian Hooker says a phone call he recorded days after Lynette Hooker vanished suggests her husband was in the water with her that night, an account that would appear to contradict the story Brian has told. After leaving shore at Hope Town in the Bahamas at around 7:30 p.m. on April 4, Brian Hooker told authorities that rough waters caused his wife to fall off their dinghy. Brian Hooker paddled to shore and arrived at Marsh Harbour around 4 a.m. on April 5, authorities said. The couple was headed back to their sailboat Soulmate, their full-time home in retirement, when Lynette fell overboard. They frequently sailed around the U.S. and Caribbean, according to their social media pages. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Brian Hooker called fellow boater Blaine Stevenson two days after his wife Lynette vanished in the Bahamas. Stevenson told Fox News Digital that a moment in that call appears to place Brian himself in the water that night, contradicting his account that he stayed in the dinghy while she drifted away. AMERICAN COUPLE CHASING RETIREMENT DREAM IN BAHAMAS BOATING MYSTERY WERE 'INEXPERIENCED': FRIEND "I mean she's a regular swimmer, not like a athlete or anything, but she's f------ determined, and she was hit with a flare pistol I had slid down one of the Sponsons down towards the stern and the dinghy. I took so many waves over the dingy. I bailed about five or six times. I had to bail out the cockpit, but the the inside also got wet and so, and the dinghy key was not attached to me, you know, so when we were f------ around trying to get back in the boat," Hooker said on the call. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER On the same call, on several instances Brian Hooker said he was inside the dinghy. "The waves were three foot and I was trying to ship the oars and one of the pins on the oars broke and that f----- dropped over the side and I was yelling for her the whole time and I yelled to her that I lost the oar and I threw the anchor out and anchored the dinghy. And just yeah I yelled I couldn't see her anymore...the moon has not risen yet. And the waves were doing their thing and you know, you I saw her I think twice I threw her a flotation cushion that we used to sit on the dingy, you know right after she went in, but I didn't I couldn't tell if she got it or not." SEND US A TIP HERE Kenneth Engerrand, an adjunct professor of maritime law at the University of Houston Law Center and shareholder in the Brown Sims law firm, told Fox News Digital that Brian Hooker's story is "inconsistent" and said the case is "getting more damning by the minute." "He's saying they were in water, but at the same time, he's bailing. And at the time, she's quickly, immediately away from him by the waves and the wind and whatnot. Everything about this is inconsistent," Engerrand said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "He's telling five different stories, and none of them are consistent. So it's as if he's just making stuff up as he goes," he added. PHONE GPS DATA PROMPTS US INVESTIGATORS TO SEARCH 25-FOOT-DEEP BAHAMIAN WATERS FOR LYNETTE HOOKER: SOURCES The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Services concluded their four-day renewed search for Lynette Hooker's body on Monday after GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone obtained by authorities allegedly shows a discrepancy between what he first told law enforcement, sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News Digital. During their renewed search, the Coast Guard took possession of the dinghy. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB That discrepancy prompted federal U.S. authorities to seek permission from Bahamian authorities to search a new area in the Sea of Abaco with 25-foot-deep waters, the sources added. Investigators are treating the case as a homicide, according to a U.S. official. Brian Hooker's Michigan-based attorney previously asked Americans to give him the benefit of the doubt in an interview with ABC News. "I would ask those watching to treat him the way you would want to be treated, to give him the benefit of the doubt, and to consider that not all of us, nor you, considering your own relationships, the way you speak to one another, we all handle things in different ways," Crystal Marie Hauser said. Fox News Digital reached out to Hauser for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288ac3ee6011c3f4ec4ba4 Michigan Court Vacates Conviction Tied to Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot te 2026-06-09T21:50:59.210Z Michigan Court Vacates Conviction Tied to Gretchen Whitmer Kidnapping Plot The state appellate court vacated the convictions of Joseph Morrison, ruling that the trial judge had provided flawed instructions to the jury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288aabee6011c3f4ec4b7e Mayes: Pima County GOP can’t cite a single time the rules they want blocked were misused te 2026-06-09T21:50:35.692Z Mayes: Pima County GOP can’t cite a single time the rules they want blocked were misused Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2888e1ee6011c3f4ec4b65 USMNT looks to inspire next generation with ‘once in a career’ World Cup opportunity te 2026-06-09T21:42:57.368Z USMNT looks to inspire next generation with ‘once in a career’ World Cup opportunity IRVINE, Calif. – As Tim Ream pulled into the Great Park Sports Complex on a muggy Monday morning in Southern California, all he could see were long queues of U.S. fans wearing red, white and blue colors as they lined up to enter Championship Soccer Stadium. When the team started its training session, chants of “U.S.A!”, “U.S.A!” filled the Irvine sky.  That’s when it started to hit him and the rest of his teammates: World Cup energy is in the air and it’s spreading across the country. “I wouldn’t say overwhelmed, but presently surprised by the excitement and buzz around the team and in the stadiums,” Ream said Monday morning. “Pulling up here with 5,500 fans ready to watch a training session is incredible.” After concluding its final World Cup preparation friendlies against Senegal and Germany, the USMNT arrived in Orange County to begin its training camp at Great Park, where coach Mauricio Pochettino’s side will stay for the entirety of group stage action. About 5,500 fans filled Great Park to cheer on the team with the World Cup opener scheduled for Friday against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Those fans were the fortunate batch out of over 30,000 applicants requesting to attend the team’s open training session in Irvine. Much of the attendance comprised kids of all ages, watching their soccer heroes prepare to host a World Cup on home soil. With so many in attendance, the players understand the potential impact the tournament could have on a new generation of American soccer players. “It means so much to be able to be in a position to inspire the next generation – and there’s a compounding effect to it,” goalkeeper Matt Freese said. “We were inspired by the previous generation, hopefully we inspire the next generation. The more we inspire them the better the following generation will be.” When the U.S. opens group stage action on Friday night, it represents a potentially watershed moment for soccer in the country. It’s the culmination of years of preparation, beginning in 2018 when FIFA awarded the United States, Mexico and Canada hosting rights for this year’s World Cup. All the work is leading up to the opening match where eyeballs around the world will descend on Inglewood. But with the growth in the sport – and the expectations to perform as a co-host nation –- comes great pressure. Only two host countries have failed to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds in the 22 editions of the tournament. “We see this as a fantastic opportunity to play in front of our country, our people and represent each other and our families,” forward Ricardo Pepi said of handling the pressure. Pepi, who was snubbed from the 2022 roster in Qatar, is one of 13 players on Pochettino’s squad making their World Cup debuts. He is one of seven forwards available for Pochettino during the tournament and is the third-youngest player on the 26-man roster at 23 years old. Ream is the opposite. The 38-year-old defender is making his second World Cup appearance and will captain the side this summer. Born seven years before the United States hosted World Cup 1994, Ream vividly remembers pieces of that summer and recognizes the growth in American soccer. He also emphasized the uniqueness of playing a World Cup on home soil, which not many get to experience. “It’s a once-in-a-career opportunity. With that comes great expectations and great pressure,” Ream said. “But at the same time, we have to enjoy it. There’s nobody putting more expectation and pressure on us than ourselves. And that’s the way it should be.” The Stars and Stripes know all the attention will likely be on them on Friday night against Paraguay, where a win would not only help their qualification hopes, but will do something much greater for the casual fan and the upcoming generation of American soccer players. “Pressure makes diamonds,” Freese said. “We are a group of 26 guys that want to show we are a bunch of diamonds.” The post USMNT looks to inspire next generation with ‘once in a career’ World Cup opportunity appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2888b0ee6011c3f4ec4b32 Trump locks in ICE funding through end of presidency after House passes $70B package te 2026-06-09T21:42:08.570Z Trump locks in ICE funding through end of presidency after House passes $70B package Republicans’ sweeping immigration enforcement and border security package cleared the House on Tuesday, ending a months-long standoff with Democrats over funding President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown agenda.  The $70 billion immigration enforcement measure passed 214-212 over the fierce objections of Democrats, who unanimously voted against the package. Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., an independent who caucuses with Republicans, also joined Democrats in opposing the measure. Meanwhile, every GOP lawmaker present voted for the Senate-passed legislation, which funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through fiscal year 2029. Tuesday's vote is a major victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who could spare just a handful of defections given Republicans’ fragile majority. TRUMP ON VERGE OF SECURING $70B ICE FUNDING VICTORY AFTER HOUSE CLEARS HURDLE The measure now heads to Trump’s desk, where he is expected to sign it into law. The GOP-authored bill, known as the Secure America Act, provides $38 billion for ICE and a $26 billion infusion for the Border Patrol. It would also create a $5 billion funding pool to be controlled by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Kiley, who recently switched his party affiliation to independent, said he opposed the bill because it lacked reforms to immigration enforcement and bypassed the traditional appropriations process, which requires some buy-in from Democrats. "The idea that we're actually going to now weaken one of the few pillars of sanity we have, which is the annual bipartisan appropriations process, and set this precedent that when you don't reach bipartisan agreement, you can just do an end run around it … that's hugely problematic to me," the California lawmaker told reporters. "The whole reason I became an independent is because I think that extreme partisanship here has completely run amok, and it's doing real damage to the country," he added. Republican leaders argued they were forced to use the partisan budget reconciliation process after Democrats repeatedly blocked Homeland Security funding bills. The legislative tool allowed GOP leadership to steer around Democrats’ opposition and pass the legislation at a simple majority threshold in the upper chamber. DEMOCRAT WHO BROKE WITH PARTY SAYS HIS DHS FUNDING VOTE A 'MISTAKE' AFTER 2ND MINNEAPOLIS ICE SHOOTING "This is a piece that Democrats have said they don't want to fund because they want open borders," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said Tuesday. "They have made it crystal clear, the Democrat Party in Washington, that they want to go back to open borders. And we're not going to do that." For months, Democratic lawmakers refused to fund ICE and the Border Patrol unless it was paired with policy reforms. The party’s hardball tactics sparked the longest government shutdown in history, which largely ended after Trump signed a partial DHS bill in April. Top Democrats initially took a hard turn against new ICE funding beginning in January after two Americans were killed by federal law enforcement officers during the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis. Their message stayed largely the same heading into Tuesday's vote. "Republicans are pouring your hard-earned tax dollars into an agency that has brutalized and terrorized communities and even killed American citizens," House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said Tuesday. "Republican leadership likes to talk a lot about common sense, but where is the common sense in giving this federal agency essentially unlimited funds without a single reform in place?" Though Republicans stayed largely united in the ICE funding fight, some conservative lawmakers argued the spending measure should be paired with policy reforms codifying some of the president's executive orders. Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, and Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., were among the GOP lawmakers who withheld their support for the package during a procedural test vote earlier on Tuesday. Johnson promised the conservative group a vote on border security legislation in the coming weeks, prompting holdouts to support the measure's advancement, according to a source familiar with the discussions. The budget reconciliation bill’s passage comes after congressional Republicans failed to meet a June 1 deadline set by Trump to send the measure to his desk. The quick timeline fell apart after a cohort of Republicans in both chambers revolted against Trump’s roughly $2 billion "anti-weaponization fund." Some GOP lawmakers, including moderate Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., have since proposed legislation that would curtail the president’s authority to establish the fund. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28889cee6011c3f4ec4b20 'Unchosen' LA Knight may finally be back on the path of WWE glory after King of the Ring shocker te 2026-06-09T21:41:48.651Z 'Unchosen' LA Knight may finally be back on the path of WWE glory after King of the Ring shocker It may, finally, be LA Knight’s time. The long-awaited singles push that every single WWE fan has been waiting for over the years could be coming after the latest results of the King of the Ring Tournament on "Monday Night Raw." Seth Rollins, Ricky Saints, Je’Von Evans and Talla Tonga met in a fatal four-way match in the quarterfinals of the tournament. With the way Rollins was speaking backstage, it appeared he thought Bron Breakker and The Vision were behind him. He turned his attention to the World Heavyweight Championship and Roman Reigns going into the match. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Rollins soon learned that putting The Vision in the rearview mirror was easier said than done. Rollins was about to get the pinfall on Saints when Austin Theory stopped the referee from continuing the count. Montez Ford appeared to have Rollins’ back as his attention turned to Theory. But Breakker was there to spear Rollins. Evans took advantage and hit an OG Cutter on Saints. He pinned Saints to pick up the shocking victory. But Evans’ win may make Knight’s path to the King of the Ring finals that much easier. First, Knight has to win his match. He had words for The Bloodline as he marched to the ring. He said he expected The Bloodline to be in the corner of Jey Uso when their fatal four-way match happens on "Friday Night SmackDown." "I may be unchosen, but every single one of you chose me," Knight told the crowd in Paris. "And more importantly than any of that, I chose myself, which means I do it my way, which means I get the job done. And I make you one single, solitary promise, which is I don’t know how to quit. I don’t know how to stop. I can’t stop the undeniable kavorka and I can’t stop being L.A. Knight." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Uso came out to fire his "warning shot" at Knight, but the "unchosen" one made it clear that he was determined to get past him, Royce Keys and Finn Balor come Friday. Should Knight win, the path comes a bit easier. Evans has proven himself to be a worthy adversary with his incredible acrobatics in the ring. He showcased that in a six-pack ladder match at WrestleMania 42 and nearly won the Intercontinental Championship then. On the other side, Oba Femi will take on Dominik Mysterio. The Judgment Day couldn’t get a one-up on Femi as JD McDonagh hit a chair shot but Femi was immovable. Even Mysterio, after a 619, couldn’t finish the frog splash. But Femi, ring wise, is distracted. He wants a world title around his waist but he has his eyes focused on Brock Lesnar. Their series is tied 1-1 and appeared to be headed for a crash course at SummerSlam. Femi could easily win over Mysterio and advance to the finals at Night of Champions. If he faces Knight, Lesnar could get involved and cost Femi a shot at a title. The storyline is written there. Knight gets his ultimate shot at Reigns – in a singles match this time – on one of the biggest stages that WWE has to offer. What happens next is up to WWE? It would definitely be a great build post-Night of Champions to possibly SummerSlam Night 1. Knight powered WWE fans through 2023 with the summer of Knight. He got a title shot at Crown Jewel that year but lost to Reigns. He got another shot at Royal Rumble 2024, but in a fatal four way against Reigns, AJ Styles and Randy Orton. It could be the last chance here for Knight to capture gold. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288888ee6011c3f4ec4b17 WNBA legend Nancy Lieberman sends urgent warning to men after disease affects her friends te 2026-06-09T21:41:28.647Z WNBA legend Nancy Lieberman sends urgent warning to men after disease affects her friends Nancy Lieberman still remembers when the disease impacted her friends. In 1986, Lieberman became the first woman to play in a men's professional basketball league when she joined the Springfield Fame in the United States Basketball League (USBL). Micheal Ray Richardson, her former teammate, died after a prostate cancer diagnosis. "I spoke at Micheal Ray Richardson’s funeral," she said. "He happened to be my teammate when there was no WNBA." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Lieberman said Richardson kept the disease hidden from those close to him. "He didn’t want to tell his wife, Kim," Lieberman said. "He didn’t want to tell the family." Former players Spencer Haywood and Alonzo Mourning, along with ESPN's Jay Harris, survived battles with the disease. Those names now drive her message to men. NFL PRO BOWL TIGHT END SPREADING AWARENESS ON PROSTATE CANCER, A CAUSE THAT HITS HOME The women's basketball legend has joined the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Ice Cube and the BIG3 to push a simple message: Ask for a PSA test. "You must tell the doctor, ‘Check the box,’ because sometimes they will not check the box," Lieberman said. The box is for the PSA test. PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s "Check the Box" campaign tells men to talk to their doctor, take a simple blood test and learn their PSA score. Lieberman said the goal is to make men ask for the test when they already have blood drawn. "It’s the PSA box," Lieberman said. "It’s the prostate-specific antigen." Lieberman also called on women to push the men in their lives to act. "If you’re a woman, we’re going to nudge our men and say, ‘Go to the doctor. Don’t be afraid. We are standing right with you,’" she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28885fee6011c3f4ec4b02 Largest ICE Detention Hub Wasted Millions in Rush to Open, Report Says te 2026-06-09T21:40:47.692Z Largest ICE Detention Hub Wasted Millions in Rush to Open, Report Says Camp East Montana, in El Paso, was opened last year to make space for the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. Three people have since died at the center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28884bee6011c3f4ec4af9 How Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Maine te 2026-06-09T21:40:27.688Z How Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Maine Proponents say the practice reduces partisanship, while critics say it is confusing and expensive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288622ee6011c3f4ec4a87 Michael Rapaport slams Zohran Mamdani over Knicks postgame chaos, vows 'not on my watch' ahead of mayoral run te 2026-06-09T21:31:14.160Z Michael Rapaport slams Zohran Mamdani over Knicks postgame chaos, vows 'not on my watch' ahead of mayoral run A debate over Knicks fan behavior quickly turned political after Michael Rapaport took aim at Zohran Mamdani. After the New York Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, a large crowd outside Madison Square Garden became chaotic as fights broke out and the New York Police Department became involved. "These ain’t Knick fans or Basketball fans," he wrote on X alongside a video showing the chaos after the conclusion of Game 3 of the NBA playoffs. "This is embarrassing for NYC, D--- STAIN ZORON MANDAMI refer to this as 'kids being kids' Not on my watch, RAPAPORT 2029," Rapaport wrote. Mamdani's office responded to Rapaport's criticism by stressing that assaults on police officers and other postgame violence will not be tolerated. WATCH: KNICKS FANS RIOT OUTSIDE MSG AFTER SPURS WIN AS BRAWLS LEAD TO ARRESTS NUMEROUS KNICKS FANS ARRESTED, COP INJURED DURING GAME 2 NBA FINALS CELEBRATION NEAR MSG "New Yorkers are understandably passionate about the Knicks, and the overwhelming majority of fans watched the game last night in ways that were both safe and fun," Mayor Mamdani spokesperson Sam Raski told Fox News Digital. "But the fights and other disruptive incidents – including assaults on police officers – in various parts of the city are unacceptable and will not be tolerated." "As the NBA finals continue, Mayor Mamdani wants all New Yorkers to celebrate and enjoy this run across the city while respecting one another," the statement continued. MICHAEL RAPAPORT EYES 2029 NYC MAYORAL RUN AFTER SLAMMING MAYOR AS ‘ZORON THE MORON’ "I never thought that I would even consider running for mayor of New York City, and I will do it with the best intentions. And I won’t do it the way any other political person has ever done it," Rapaport told Chris Cuomo during an appearance on News Nation.  "The only way to beat this guy is to make it and take it with New York City street fight mentality." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "There’s no way to out-nice him. There’s no way out-slick him. I think that he’s the greatest bull cr----r in the history of politicians … and that’s saying a lot," he continued. "But New York City needs to do something. We need to plan right now because 2029 is around the corner, and, yes, I’m running for mayor of New York City. And I will only drop out until I feel like there’s somebody who’s more qualified that could actually beat Zohran the moron. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "My bark is a lot louder than my bite," he added. "There's no way to out-finesse this guy, out-smile this guy. It has to be a dogfight. It has to be ugly, and that's what I will do in my campaign." Rapaport has been critical of Mamdani since the first-term mayor took office in January. The "Only Murders in the Building" star had harsh words for the mayor after a snowstorm left NYC buried for over a week in February. "A week after the snowstorm and this is what we got Zoron the Shoveler! Filthy black snow, garbage soup, ice rinks on every corner, cars buried like fossils," he wrote on Instagram at the time. Fox News Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2885f6ee6011c3f4ec4a65 Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today te 2026-06-09T21:30:30.405Z Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 is a version of Mythos the public can access today Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2883b1ee6011c3f4ec49ff Ignore the favorites and back these longshots in the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto this week te 2026-06-09T21:20:49.050Z Ignore the favorites and back these longshots in the 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto this week Because it's the week before another national open, the American one, the PGA TOUR's 2026 RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto has a stronger field this year than in previous seasons. Featuring three Englishmen as the betting favorites, Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood, eight players in the top 20 of the Official World Golf Rankings are teeing it up at TPC Toronto as a tune-up for next week's U.S. Open. Unfortunately, this semi-impressive field is lost on this cupcake course. Last year's Canadian Open was a birdie-fest and ball-knowers, aka golf course nerds, are dragging TPC Toronto, calling it lifeless and uninspiring. NELLY KORDA IMPOSSIBLY WINS US WOMEN'S OPEN, JT POSTON FINDS IT AT MEMORIAL, AND TYRRELL HATTON THE FAMILY MAN Speaking of "uninspiring," my golf betting season has been brutal. After going 0-for at the Memorial Tournament last week, my 2026 PGA TOUR balance is roughly -36 units (u). Thank God for the NBA playoffs, because I'm robbing Peter (NBA) to pay Paul (golf). I crossed off everyone with betting odds below +3000 this week. TPC Toronto is just too easy, and the favorites' odds are too short based on their true win equity. Here are my best bets for our neighbor to the north's national open. RBC Canadian Open 2026 Betting Card The following odds are based on my previous bets on the golfers listed below. Subject to change. 🇺🇸 Brooks Koepka +3233 (0.62u) and Top-20 with ties +198 (1u), both at Kalshi.  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Alex Fitzpatrick +4100 (0.49u) at DraftKings and Top-20 with ties +165 at Kalshi (0.75u).  🇺🇸 Eric Cole +5713 (0.35u) and Top-20 with ties +207 (0.5u), both at Kalshi.  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Harry Hall +6111 (0.33u) and Top-20 with ties +207 (0.5u), both at Kalshi. 🇿🇦 Aldrich Potgieter +9900 (0.2u) at Polymarket and Top-20 with ties +425 at Kalshi (0.25u) Brooks Koepka Koepka’s ball-striking is as good as ever lately; he just can’t hit a putt. With how easy TPC Toronto is tee-to-green (T2G), Brooks should get a lot of quality looks for birdie. He is sixth on TOUR this season in Strokes Gained (SG): T2G, and fourth in SG: Approach. Again, Koepka cannot putt for s--t this year, but TPC Toronto has Bentgrass greens, and that’s his best putting surface. More importantly, Brooks has six top-20 finishes in 10 starts this year, highlighted by a T13 at THE PLAYERS Championship and a T12 at The Masters. His ball-striking should keep him on the first two pages of the leaderboard, and Koepka’s top-20 with ties is a "plus-EV" look. Given how badly I’m running in golf betting this season, I doubt Koepka will putt his way to a victory this weekend. Yet, Brooks will win again, and probably this year, and this is a great price considering he is the most accomplished golfer in the field. Alex Fitzpatrick Granted, Alex is probably dead this week because I’m betting him. However, this is a good number for Fitzpatrick, considering how well he is playing entering the Canadian Open. Since getting his full-time TOUR card by winning the Zurich Classic team event with his brother, Matt, Alex has three top-10 finishes in five starts, including T9 at the Cadillac Championship, fourth at the Truist Championship and T6 at the Memorial Tournament. All of those are "signature events" with strong fields. TPC Toronto is a driver-heavy course, and Fitzpatrick has gained strokes with his driver in all five starts on TOUR this year. He is first in both of the models I ran at Betsperts Golf. This season, Fitzpatrick ranks fourth in total driving, which accounts for distance and accuracy, and fourth in birdie-or-better rate (BoB%). ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Fitzpatrick isn’t popular in the betting market because he is Matt’s little brother. But Alex has game, and if he has a good weekend putting, he’ll be the second Fitzpatrick to win a regular PGA TOUR event this year.  Eric Cole This is another guy who has great lead-in form but isn’t getting respect in the betting market. In five of his last six starts, Cole has finished T14 at the Valero Texas Open, T6 at the Zurich, T6 at the Myrtle Beach Classic, runner-up and lost in a playoff at the Charles Schwab Challenge and eighth in the Memorial last week. He’s gained strokes across the board at Colonial Country Club (Charles Schwab) and Muirfield Village (the Memorial) in his last two starts, which are far tougher courses than TPC Toronto. Over his last 24 rounds, Cole leads this field in BoB%, according to Betsperts Golf. Ultimately, I want raw scorers on my Canadian Open betting card because TPC Toronto was so easy last year. Harry Hall If you blended Koepka’s ball-striking with Hall’s putting, you’d have the perfect golfer. Hall has gained strokes on the greens in his three Canadian Opens. He finished T24 last year while picking up 3.74 strokes putting at TPC Toronto. Although his T2G-game has been weak this season, he has popped in a few tournaments. Hall was T6 at the 2026 Sony Open, T9 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (signature event) and T8 at the Truist. Last week, he finished a respectable T29 at the Memorial and gained strokes with his irons and putter. Muirfield Village, host of the Memorial, is one of the toughest courses on TOUR. That said, if TPC Toronto plays easy T2G again this year, Hall can putt his way to victory. Or at least that’s my theory. Aldrich Potgieter This kid is just 22 years old and already has a win on TOUR, the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic, and has shown some form recently. Potgieter has made the cut in five of his last six starts, including four straight. He finished T35 at the 2026 PGA Championship in his last start and gained strokes across the board. Also, three of the top-four finishes of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open are bombers and good putters: Ryan Fox (first), Sam Burns (runner-up) and Cameron Young (T4). Potgieter drove and putted his way to a win last year and can do it again this week. He leads the TOUR in driving distance this season and has gained strokes putting in three of his last four outings. Three of those tournaments were signature events, and the other was a major. Potgieter shouldn’t be higher than +6000 in this field, so I’m getting good value here.  _____________________________ 2026 RBC Canadian Open 'One-and-Done' Pick: Alex Fitzpatrick Mayo Cup season standings: 4,204th with $4,446,923 Since the only chance I have of making money in this league is to get hot with contrarian picks, I'm using Fitzpatrick here, who I don't expect to be overwhelmingly popular. Although I wouldn't be surprised, since no one wants to waste a good player for the Canadian Open. Regardless, I've already used two of the top five betting favorites for the Canadian Open and Brooks for the Texas Children's Houston Open. So, I might as well try to get lucky with Alex and hope to gain ground in the standings if he wins this week. _____________________________ Follow me on X @Geoffery-Clark, and check out my OutKick Bets Podcast for more betting content and random rants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2881a6ee6011c3f4ec498e Ana Navarro and former Trump campaign aide clash over president's combative exchanges with female journalists te 2026-06-09T21:12:06.725Z Ana Navarro and former Trump campaign aide clash over president's combative exchanges with female journalists "The View" co-host Ana Navarro raged during a Monday night appearance on CNN, condemning a fellow panelist for defending President Donald Trump from accusations of sexism. Trump abruptly ended a tense "Meet the Press" interview with host Kristen Welker on Sunday after she repeatedly challenged his claims about election fraud, California’s vote count and his proposed "anti-weaponization" fund, the latest example of Trump’s frequent contentious exchanges with reporters. "The second issue, which to me is just as horrible and needs to be discussed, is his consistent berating and insulting and ad hominem attacks, particularly against women, whether it's Kristen – " Navarro began during a panel discussion on "CNN Newsnight." "Give me a break," Trump’s 2024 campaign deputy communications director Caroline Sunshine interjected. TRUMP STORMS OFF 'MEET THE PRESS' INTERVIEW, RIPS WELKER, ABC, CBS, CNN AS 'CROOKED' "What do you mean, ‘Give me a break!?’" Navarro shouted. "Kristen Welker this week! Kaitlan Collins last week! The woman he called ‘Piggy!’ Will you give me a break!? Have you no shame as a woman, that we hear him call them ugly, and piggy, and crooked, and liars, and stupid, and bad journalists!? Have you absolutely no solidarity with women!?" Navarro cited Trump criticizing CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins for not smiling during press questions with him, saying, "How dare you tell me to give you a break!? Have some shame." CNN host Abby Phillip then asked, "Why would the president tell a woman that she doesn't smile enough when she's working, asking him a question." 'THE VIEW' CO-HOST PRAISES TRUMP'S MEDIA STRATEGY, ACCUSES DEMOCRATS OF USING 90s PLAYBOOK "Because he's an equal opportunity offender," Sunshine said. "Let me explain how the game works, because Kaitlan got something out of that exchange, too. The president gets a lot out of having combative exchanges with journalists. His base loves it. His poll numbers — that's why I said he should do two to three more of these a week — his poll numbers go up." "But Kaitlan’s getting something out of it, too," she continued. "So many journalists have made their careers in this country off of being combative with President Trump, Kaitlan Collins included, Jim Acosta, many former people. It is all part of the game. It is all part of the theater." After Sunshine objected to fellow panelists treating it as a "woman problem," Navarro blasted her again. "The guy needs to grow up," she said. "He's the president of the United States. He needs to grow up." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In response to Navarro, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital, "President Trump has never been politically correct, never holds back, and in large part, the American people re-elected him for his transparency. This has nothing to do with gender — it has everything to do with the fact that the President’s and the public’s trust in the media is at all-time lows." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288192ee6011c3f4ec4985 Internet falls in love with German soccer fan discovering American South ahead of 2026 World Cup te 2026-06-09T21:11:46.727Z Internet falls in love with German soccer fan discovering American South ahead of 2026 World Cup The 2026 World Cup being hosted by the North American trio of Canada, Mexico and the United States has given plenty of soccer fans all over the world the chance to experience American culture for the first time. If everything you read on social media were true, you would probably be led to believe that everyone outside of the U.S. hates America, Americans and everything associated with the Red, White, and Blue. But for one German fan who made his way to the American South, he discovered the absolute beauty our culture has to offer, and is sharing his newfound love for the Stars and Stripes all over social media. Meet Freddy. He's just a dude from Deutschland who loves soccer (or football, if you're European), and last week he let every one of his followers know he would be embarking on a grand journey to the land of the free. SEAN DUFFY: TAKE A GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP AND REDISCOVER OUR AMAZING COUNTRY Love the enthusiasm! Freddy landed in New York, but caught a connecting flight to Atlanta, where his southern road trip truly began. Unfortunately for Fred-O, no one warned our dear German friend about the dangers of public transportation in America, as he gambled with his own life by trying to ride the MARTA. DAVID MARCUS: NJ'S WORLD CUP TRANSIT CRISIS BETRAYS DEMOCRATS' UTTER INCOMPETENCE He's lucky it was broad daylight, or these fun social media posts may have ended there. Anyway, after doing the customary sightseeing that everyone does when they are in Atlanta (Stone Mountain, MLK museum, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, etc.), Freddy made his way north on I-85 to the mountains, and that's where the real fun begins. Freddy's road trip started with a keen observation about our priorities in America, particularly in Atlanta. Very rich coming from a German - we all know you guys are into some crazy stuff over there - but I digress. Anyone who has ever been to Atlanta or just the South in general knows there is one culinary establishment you MUST stop at while visiting, that being Waffle House. If you've ever eaten at one of these places, you know it's worth the hype, both for the food and the clientele that frequent the place, and luckily for Freddy, he got to see one of the finest breakfast stops in its natural habitat. US SOCCER STAR'S 'SICK' GOAL LIFTS TEAM'S SPIRITS IN LOSS TO GERMANY AHEAD OF WORLD CUP The only proper way to experience Waffle House is at 1 a.m., so, great work, Fred. Freddy also made a stop at Taco Bell the day before in Atlanta, so it's nice to see a European sampling the wares of American fast food. Those who are familiar with American geography know that if you're traveling north from Atlanta, you will eventually reach a little slice of Alpine heaven known as Helen, Georgia. ELITES CALL THE SOUTH BACKWARD — BUT WALKING IT REVEALED AMERICA'S NEXT BOOM Considering Freddy is a native German, I, along with the rest of the Internet, was interested to see what he thought of the cozy little Bavarian village planted at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. His reaction did not disappoint. Speaking from experience, there is nothing like getting a Frosty at that Wendy's and just soaking in the ambiance during Oktoberfest. HERE’S HOW TO DO THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS WITHOUT TRAFFIC AND CROWDS After his stop in Helen, Freddy made his way to Tennessee (Chattanooga, to be precise). Despite many great barbecue joints in the area, our traveling European transplant made the ultimately correct decision to stop at perhaps the greatest casual dining choice in the entire Western world: Chili's. What could be better than that? AUTOMATIC TIPPING PUSH BRINGS CONCERNS TO MAJOR US CITY AS RESTAURANTS BRACE FOR SURGE OF FOREIGN VISITORS Freddy is currently making his way down I-59 with his ultimate destination being Houston, but he plans on making several stops along the way. First up on the itinerary is Auburn, Alabama, where I hope our soccer fanatic will make a stop at Toomer's Corner to see the craziness of SEC fandom. These are perhaps the only fans in America that can rival European soccer hooligans, so I will be interested to see what his thoughts are. Of course, no road trip through the South would be complete without stopping at Walmart, which is precisely where Freddy ended up on the way to Alabama. Godspeed, Freddy. Steer clear of the sushi. In a day and age where it's trendy to hate on America for being a bunch of "stupid rednecks and xenophobes" (their words, not mine), it's so refreshing to see someone from across the pond discovering the beauty of America. This country has so much to offer if you just open your eyes and look around, and I think that's why Freddy has become such a sensation on social media. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! If you put your phone down and allow yourself to live in the moment, places like Helen and Chattanooga will reel you in, hook, line and sinker. Through the good, the bad and the MARTA, Freddy is living his best life as a guest of the United States, and I hope he's opened the eyes of a lot of citizens who live here and take this great nation for granted. We need more Freddy's in the world, and if anything positive comes from this World Cup, I hope it's that people see how great America is, flaws and all. Enjoy the rest of your stay, Freddy. And feel free to come back anytime. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28817eee6011c3f4ec497c UFC Octagon Girls get covered in red, white and blue ahead of Freedom 250 at the White House te 2026-06-09T21:11:26.730Z UFC Octagon Girls get covered in red, white and blue ahead of Freedom 250 at the White House The Octagon Girls couldn’t step foot on the White House lawn this weekend in their usual business attire, not for UFC Freedom 250. Technically they could, but where’s the pageantry in that? They needed new patriotic threads to match what is going to be a one-of-a-kind historical event. That’s what they got in the form of new red, white and blue attire that looks a lot like something Wonder Woman might wear. UFC Octagon Girls Red Dela Cruz and Chrissy Blair had the honor of modeling the new looks that Maxim had the privilege of revealing to the rest of us ahead of Sunday, June 14’s event. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It’s Flag Day, it’s President Trump’s birthday, and it’s an event designed to help commemorate the country's 250th anniversary. So, of course, it’s going to be livestreamed on Paramount+. "The inspiration was born from the intersection of sport, spectacle, and celebration," Marina Toybina, the costume designer behind the new looks, told Maxim. "Working closely with UFC, we wanted to create looks that honored both the energy of the brand and the significance of the 250th anniversary celebration. The goal was to blend strength, athleticism, glamour and American heritage into a wardrobe language that felt sophisticated, powerful, and unmistakably iconic." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE I think we’re looking at some patriotic Octagon Girl outfits that have serious potential to be hot in the streets when Halloween rolls around. Toybina added, "From streamlined silhouettes to dramatic statement pieces, each look played a role in an evolving red, white and blue narrative. Rich textiles, custom embroidery, crystal embellishment and patriotic motifs brought texture, movement and a fresh interpretation of American glamour." American glamour to go with a fight card that includes a lightweight title fight headliner in Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, as well as fights between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane, Sean O’Malley and Aiemann Zahabi, and Josh Hokit taking on the always entertaining Derrick Lewis. As they say, buckle up. It's going to be a big event, one UFC President Dana White expects to draw Super Bowl-type numbers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288156ee6011c3f4ec4968 South Carolina Voters Are Choosing Nominees to Fill an Open Seat in Congress te 2026-06-09T21:10:46.329Z South Carolina Voters Are Choosing Nominees to Fill an Open Seat in Congress Representative Nancy Mace’s run for governor created the opening in the coastal First Congressional District. Republicans are expected to hold it, but one Democrat has proved to be a prolific fund-raiser. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a288140ee6011c3f4ec494c GM joins race to build batteries for AI data centers and the grid te 2026-06-09T21:10:24.807Z GM joins race to build batteries for AI data centers and the grid GM is developing an entirely new sodium-ion battery chemistry for use in everything from data centers to its own factories. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287eebee6011c3f4ec48e2 Hey Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI te 2026-06-09T21:00:27.600Z Hey Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287d23ee6011c3f4ec4893 Major League Baseball's Over-35 Hitters Face Steepest Production Drop-Off in Decades te 2026-06-09T20:52:51.288Z Major League Baseball's Over-35 Hitters Face Steepest Production Drop-Off in Decades Nolan Arenado was slugging his way through the month of May when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman woke up one morning with an ailment that's familiar to those who felt invincible in their 20s but have advanced to their mid-to-late 30s. His back hurt. Not bad. Not enough to keep him out of the lineup. But it was one of those inexplicable moments that comes with being an aging Major League Baseball player — threatening to derail a hot streak for an eight-time All-Star who just turned 35. "There's more aches and pains," Arenado said. "There's just a little more work in the gym, getting prepared for the game, than there used to be. That's a learning curve. "I've always been in the gym, always did that stuff, but there's definitely more maintenance." Arenado got past the minor back issue and is continuing a bounce-back season in the desert, batting .256 with eight homers and 30 RBIs through Monday's games. He's among a group of the 35-and-older crowd getting solid results at the plate, joining Los Angeles Dodgers veterans Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy, along with Houston's Christian Walker. But it's a small club that's become smaller over the past decade. MLB hitters who are 35 or older have combined to provide just 5.6 WAR (Wins Above Replacement, per FanGraphs) through roughly the first 1/3 of the season, continuing a trend that's accelerated over the past decade. In the early 2000s, older stars were the norm in the big leagues. It peaked in 2003 when older hitters combined for 71.3 WAR, with a group highlighted by Barry Bonds, Frank Thomas, Kenny Lofton, Luis Gonzalez and Jeff Bagwell. So what's changed? Let's look at some of the reasons why MLB is skewing younger this days: Baseball's analytical era can be traced back to the work of Bill James in the 1970s and 1980s, but terms like WAR, wOBA, BABIP, and OPS+ didn't start to become widespread in the big leagues until at least the late 2000s. Suddenly, the eye test wasn't enough for MLB general managers. Cold, hard numbers were in. And — overwhelmingly — those numbers showed that the best years for a big league hitter usually come from their mid-20s to early 30s. That's directly correlated to MLB teams locking up young players to long-term contracts. Arizona's Corbin Carroll, Detroit's Kevin McGonigle, Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin, Kansas City's Bobby Witt Jr. and Seattle's Julio Rodriguez are among dozens of promising players who were signed to lucrative deals well before they reach free agency. Spending on veterans is no longer in vogue. Walker — a three-time Gold Glove first baseman who has hit nearly 200 career homers — signed with the Astros for a relatively modest $60 million, three-year deal after the 2024 season when he was 33 years old. "I think it has a lot to do with the ability to measure guys’ value on the field," Walker said. "For a long time, WAR didn’t exist, wRC+ wasn’t a stat, right? So, you went off of the optics or this guy’s a good clubhouse guy or he’s got experience, he’s been to a World Series." Today's young stars have come of age in a game where velocity is king, but it wasn't that way when Freeman and others broke through. The average MLB fastball in 2026 is north of 94 mph, with 18 qualified pitchers averaging at least 96. When Freeman debuted 17 years ago, the league-wide average was under 92 and no qualified pitchers averaged at least 96. Arenado said that one of the first things that becomes tougher for MLB veterans is the ability to handle really good fastballs — particularly inside. It makes for tough matchups against pitchers like Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski, who routinely throws 100 mph. "I feel like just the general age of the levels and the development is trending younger and younger," Walker said. "And there might be something to that — like your best bullets might be when you’re 27 years old." Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has Freeman and Muncy in his lineup on nearly a daily basis. He also played in the big leagues until he was 36 years old, retiring in 2008, giving him some personal experience on the aging process. "The hardest part is to expect and want the same output you've always had, but not be willing to change the equation," Roberts said. Roberts said the process is different for every player. Some need to work out more. Some less. Others need more sleep. Diet becomes more important. The tricky part is that the habits that brought you to the big leagues might not be the same ones that will keep you there in your mid-to-late 30s. Walker, who didn't become a starter in the big leagues until he was 28, said he's embraced getting older and enjoys analyzing his blood tests that might signal what's causing vitamin deficiencies or inflammation. The tests also show how much alcohol might affect his body or the importance of a good night's sleep. "For myself, no real magic recipe, just chalk it up to being a late bloomer," Walker said. "My age is older than most guys, but service time isn’t. I haven’t been in the big leagues for 20 years or anything like that. Just fortunate that I still can help the team." Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he believed there were two main reasons Arenado was still having success in his 14th big league season. First, he gave credit to the D-backs' hitting coaches. But maybe most importantly, Arenado has listened to those coaches, embraced change and found new ways to have success. "There's an adjustment to work habits and mindset once you get to that level where things aren't as easy as they used to be," Lovullo said. "Some say ‘I’ve had my career, it's not as easy as it once was, and I want to shut it down.'" Later he added: "It's fun to watch Nolan Arenado have all this success, but he's worked his butt off. He's working as hard as any 22 or 23 year old we have on this team." Reporting by the Associated Press. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287d0dee6011c3f4ec487a Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' uncorks a Trojan Horse popcorn bucket that stores the goods in its crotch te 2026-06-09T20:52:29.766Z Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' uncorks a Trojan Horse popcorn bucket that stores the goods in its crotch As movie theaters have looked to navigate the era of streaming, they've turned to souvenir popcorn buckets as a way to get people to spend extra coin. Now, we've got a look at what has to be one of the most ridiculous ones we've ever seen, which is saying something, and it's a special popcorn Trojan horse for the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie, "The Odyssey." Because nothing says prestigious film based on one of the greatest epic poems of all time more than a plastic horse with a crotch full of popcorn. ELON MUSK ACCUSES CHRISTOPHER NOLAN OF PANDERING FOR AWARDS WITH CASTING IN 'THE ODYSSEY' Whoa, whoa, whoa... they want people to eat out of that thing in public?! I do like the symbolism of the Trojan horse in a movie theater, though. We've all Trojan horsed a Coke Zero and a pack of Lemonheads into a theater. But this is the thing I don't get about these popcorn buckets: Yes, they look neat and make cool souvenirs, but these "popcorn buckets" are rarely, if ever, actually good for eating popcorn out of. I mean, imagine sitting down to catch this movie, only to have a guy sit down next to you with a plastic Trojan horse cradled in his arm. Then, he drops open the secret popcorn hatch in the horse's nether region, then starts digging in. It would make you want to go home and wait a month for the movie to hit streaming. Now, while I tried (and failed) to get my hands on one of the crash helmet popcorn buckets for last year's "F1," I find it wild that people are paying for a movie ticket, buying exorbitantly priced snacks, then saying, "Actually, you know what? Throw in one of those 'Scary Movie' wazzup?! phones." But people go nuts for these things. HEY, RESTAURANTS: DO US ALL A HUGE FAVOR AND STOP SERVING YOUR FOOD ON PLANKS OF WOOD So, maybe we need to start doing some retroactive popcorn buckets, because I think this all started with "Dune's" sandworm popcorn buckets. Maybe they could put out a "Pulp Fiction" briefcase full of popcorn (you just can't open it during the movie because the light is distracting). I wouldn't mind kicking back to watch a flick while snacking out of a Rosebud from "Citizen Kane" popcorn bucket. But the No. 1 retroactive popcorn bucket that we all need? The box from "Se7en". That way we can finally learn what's in the box, and it turns out it's hot, buttery popcorn. ...just kidding, it was definitely the wife's head. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287cfaee6011c3f4ec4871 HGTV's 'Home Town' stars Ben and Erin Napier dealt with hotel fire right before her 40th birthday te 2026-06-09T20:52:10.168Z HGTV's 'Home Town' stars Ben and Erin Napier dealt with hotel fire right before her 40th birthday Ben and Erin Napier are opening up about the series of unfortunate events they experienced last year. During an episode of "The Heirloom" podcast, the famous couple discussed their new show, "Home Town: Inn This Together," which followed them renovating a hotel in Laurel, Mississippi with their friends, and the aftermath of the devastating fire that the building faced shortly after filming wrapped in August 2025. "The fire happens. A close member of the extended family goes into the hospital and nobody really knows what's going on. And Erin's parents chose to have their dog put down that week," Ben said. "And then Erin's turning 40." Erin shared that although she didn't feel like celebrating her milestone birthday after everything that had just happened, her friend, Mallerie Rasberry, who she partnered with the build the hotel, told her, "I need to be with all my people." HGTV STAR IN 'STATE OF FEAR' OVER RAISING DAUGHTERS WITH DISCIPLINE WITHOUT CRUSHING SPIRIT Ultimately, Erin's friends threw her a 40th birthday party, which Erin called "the saddest party in the world," saying all she wanted to do was eat dip, "so we ate dip and cried." Ben then joked that it is an "unwritten rule of the 40th birthday" that it won't be a great day. "Emily [Nowell] lost her dad for her 40th. I had a birthday the week of the fire," Erin said, with Ben adding, "We celebrated my father-in-law's 70th for my 40th. It was a great party." Fans of the couple witnessed the devastating fire overtake the hotel the couple worked so hard to complete on the June 1 episode of the show, with Erin looking visible emotional as she watched the flames take over the structure. The episode ended with a note letting fans know the roof has been rebuilt since the fire, but the couple has been vocal on social media about setbacks in the rebuilding process caused by a delay in the insurance company approving their claim. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "Last night's episode was bittersweet. Our friends worked so unbelievably hard, and we have never been more proud to be their friends. The fire shocked everyone. It has felt like a death of a loved one in the community. It has been nearly a year since the fire, and our friends are STILL waiting on @libertymutual to complete the claim," Ben wrote on Instagram after the episode aired. He added: "We don’t know what the future holds, but we know God holds us. Thanks for watching the biggest thing to happen in downtown Laurel in a long time." The couple first found fame on HGTV's hit show, "Home Town" in 2016, which followed them as they renovated historic homes and helped residents restore their homes. When speaking with Fox News Digital in December 2025, they shared the biggest challenges that come with working so closely together, with Ben noting, "the only challenge is trying to surprise each other with something." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Yeah, it's real hard," Erin agreed. "We're together 24/7 so I will say we have pretty much perfect communication with each other. We know everything. We have no secrets. You can't have a secret when you're with someone constantly." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287cd1ee6011c3f4ec4862 Teen Who Killed Competitor at Texas Track Meet Is Found Guilty of Murder te 2026-06-09T20:51:29.689Z Teen Who Killed Competitor at Texas Track Meet Is Found Guilty of Murder Karmelo Anthony, 19, was convicted of murder for the killing of Austin Metcalf, another student, at a high school sporting event last year in a case that drew national attention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287cbdee6011c3f4ec4859 Traditional Republicans Clash With MAGA Wing in Nevada House Primary te 2026-06-09T20:51:09.694Z Traditional Republicans Clash With MAGA Wing in Nevada House Primary At stake is the seat held by Representative Mark Amodei, a Republican in northern Nevada who is retiring from his reliably red district. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287ca8ee6011c3f4ec484e Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In. te 2026-06-09T20:50:48.329Z Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In. The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287c91ee6011c3f4ec4828 Special prosecutor investigating latest election-control disagreement in Maricopa County te 2026-06-09T20:50:25.769Z Special prosecutor investigating latest election-control disagreement in Maricopa County Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287a3dee6011c3f4ec47cb Anthropic’s Fable 5 can make weirdly fun video games with the click of a button te 2026-06-09T20:40:29.761Z Anthropic’s Fable 5 can make weirdly fun video games with the click of a button Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 is going to be a big hit with the web's vibe coders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2877f8ee6011c3f4ec4786 Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race te 2026-06-09T20:30:48.728Z Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2877e4ee6011c3f4ec477d Maine’s Primary Ballot Is Crowded With Members of Political Dynasties te 2026-06-09T20:30:28.882Z Maine’s Primary Ballot Is Crowded With Members of Political Dynasties Among other candidates with ties to prominent officials, a senator’s son and a Bush scion are running for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28711dee6011c3f4ec46e0 Arizona can lead the nation on speeding death prevention with House Bill 2417 te 2026-06-09T20:01:33.060Z Arizona can lead the nation on speeding death prevention with House Bill 2417 Brian Rose In October 2023, I was crossing 22nd Street in Tucson, almost to the far curb, when a car struck me. I don’t remember it. I don’t remember that day, or the month that followed. What I know, I know from doctors and family: more than a dozen broken ribs, both elbows, a shoulder, a knee, two fractures in my skull, a lacerated kidney and nerve damage that left me unable to hold a fork or write my own name for five months. I was hospitalized until mid-November, then in a rehabilitation facility until two days before Christmas. I had to learn to walk again. In a city that loses far too many people in the crosswalk, I am one of the lucky ones. I lived. I was not hurt by a speeding driver. But I have spent the last two years among people who were and who buried the people they love because of it. What happened to me taught me how thin the line is between surviving and not, and how much of what happens on our roads is preventable if we are willing to act before the crash instead of after. That’s why I am writing to ask the Arizona Legislature and the governor to pass House Bill 2417. The bill is simple, and it is voluntary. A driver convicted of racing, reckless or aggressive driving, or one who has piled up enough points through repeated speeding offenses, faces losing their license. HB 2417 gives that driver a choice they do not have today: instead of losing the right to drive, they can install an Intelligent Speed Assistance device and keep driving within the law. ISA uses location-based technology to read the posted speed limit and works to keep the vehicle from exceeding it. No ordinary driver is affected, and no one’s license is taken by this bill. It applies only to people already convicted of the most dangerous behavior on our roads, and even for them it is an option, not a mandate: choose the device or accept the suspension. That distinction matters. This is not the government reaching into the car of a law-abiding Arizonan. It is a second chance for someone who has already lost the trust a license carries, on the condition that they drive the speed limit. It keeps them working and taking their kids to school, and keeps the rest of us safer at the same time. Brian Rose recovering in the hospital after being struck by vehicle at a crosswalk in Tucson, Arizona, in October 2023. (Courtesy of Brian Rose) The need is not abstract. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2024 Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report, 1,228 people were killed on Arizona roads in 2024. Of those, 417 deaths involved speeding; that’s 33.9% of every traffic death in this state, caused by something as preventable as a foot on the accelerator. HB 2417 is the product of real work, not a bill written in a vacuum. It was shaped through stakeholder engagement and hands-on demonstrations of the technology involving the Department of Public Safety, the Arizona Department of Transportation, Arizona law enforcement and county attorneys, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and safety and industry organizations including the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Families for Safe Streets and AAA. It is supported by lawmakers from both parties who see the value in addressing this dangerous cohort. Arizona would not be moving forward alone. Washington, D.C., enacted the first ISA law of this kind in 2024, and Virginia and Washington state followed last year. This year alone, five states — New York, Maryland, Illinois, Hawaii and Georgia — passed super-speeder laws, an idea that didn’t exist in any state’s statute books three years ago. Arizona has the chance to be among the early states to prove this approach at scale, and to lead the country on a problem that kills more of us than almost anything else on the road. The technology exists. The need is documented. Other states have already moved. I am asking the Legislature to pass HB 2417, and the governor to sign it, so that fewer Arizonans have to learn to walk again, and fewer families have to plan a funeral. Brian Rose is a Tucson resident and a member of Families for Safe Streets. He was struck and severely injured by a driver while crossing the street in Tucson in October 2023. The post Arizona can lead the nation on speeding death prevention with House Bill 2417 first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a287105ee6011c3f4ec46ba Democrats face daunting Congressional Baseball Game streak as ex-MLB great eyes GOP roster spot te 2026-06-09T20:01:09.601Z Democrats face daunting Congressional Baseball Game streak as ex-MLB great eyes GOP roster spot Facing a six-game losing streak, and the GOP's pending acquisition of a huge bat for the middle of its lineup, tension is in the air for the Democrats entering this week's Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park. Texas Rangers and New York Yankees great Mark Teixeira (R-Texas), who is 58th on MLB's all-time home run leaderboard with 409 dingers, is expected to win a seat in Congress with ease in November, which would then allow him to assume a spot on the GOP roster. Even with Wednesday's (7 p.m. ET; Fox Nation) game looming, the Dems are already scheming on how they'll deal with Tex. "We’re just going to walk him every time we have an opportunity," Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) told The Hill. He added, "We need to draft a major league baseball player to come and play for us." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The 46-year-old Teixeira says he hasn't played baseball in nearly 10 years, but the juices are still flowing. "I'm excited about knocking off the rust — then beating the Democrats on and off the field," he wrote on X. Based on past performances, that shouldn't be a problem for MAGA hat-wearing starting pitcher Greg Steube (Fla.-17). He takes great pleasure in owning the LIBS on and off the baseball field. "I’ll take the mound for the Republicans in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for charity. Looking forward to taking down the Democrats (again) and supporting a great cause!" he wrote this week. In 2021, as the Dems were rallying around then-President Joe Biden in the dugout, Steube crushed a pitch out of Nats Park. It was believed to be the first out-of-the-park home run in the Congressional Baseball Game in 40 years. It gets worse for the Dems. WORLD SERIES CHAMPION MARK TEIXEIRA ANNOUNCES CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN IN TEXAS Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.), who played college baseball at Georgetown, relieved Steube in 2025 and closed out the Dems with ease. "Republicans have won the game five years in a row, and for some reason the Democrats keep showing up. See you tomorrow at Nationals Park as we go for six!" he wrote on Instagram. With the Teixeira addition on the horizon, Steube showing no signs of wear and tear on his elbow and Harrigan being just 38 years old, the Dems are facing the reality that this losing streak could extend out to a full decade. If there's any good news for the Dems, it's that getting blown out by the GOP has paid off for D.C. charities. The 2025 game raised $2.75 million and this week's game is expected to break that record. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2870ddee6011c3f4ec46ac Several women who dated Graham Platner recall his ‘unsettling’ behavior. te 2026-06-09T20:00:29.122Z Several women who dated Graham Platner recall his ‘unsettling’ behavior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286ed7ee6011c3f4ec466a Iran downs U.S. Apache over Hormuz in major escalation of war Trump insists is over te 2026-06-09T19:51:51.770Z Iran downs U.S. Apache over Hormuz in major escalation of war Trump insists is over President Donald Trump looks on prior to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States will retaliate after Iran shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter late Monday over the Strait of Hormuz, and that the two American pilots aboard were unharmed. Trump announced the cause of the helicopter’s downing in a Truth Social post just before 1 p.m. Eastern. As of early Tuesday morning, the incident had still been under investigation, according to U.S. Central Command. “I have just been informed by our Great Military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz. There were two pilots involved, both are safe and uninjured. Nevertheless, the United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” the president wrote. Despite recent exchanges of fire, the administration maintains the war, named by the Pentagon as Operation Epic Fury, is over and that an April 7 ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran remains in place.  On Sunday’s “Meet the Press” with moderator Kristen Welker of NBC News, Trump said, before abruptly walking out of the interview a short time later, “I call it a military exercise because people would rather have it called that. It’s not a big war for us.”  The two military pilots were rescued at 7:33 p.m. Eastern time after the AH-64 Apache went down off the coast of Oman while the military was patrolling regional waters, according to U.S. Central Command. “The Soldiers were safely rescued within approximately two hours and are in stable condition. The cause of the incident is under investigation. “Rescue efforts were led by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and the 82nd Airborne Division, with support from U.S. Air Force and Navy units including U.S. 5th Fleet’s Task Force 59,” according to the command’s statement posted on social media just after 6 a.m. Eastern. The U.S. continues to block traffic to and from Iranian ports, and as recently as Monday fired on an empty oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman the military said was breaking the blockade just southeast of the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, American forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13. Iran has all but choked off international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world’s petroleum supply traveled before the war. War status Thirteen U.S. service members have died in the conflict, which began on Feb. 28.  The Pentagon’s tally for service members injured stands at 411 as of Tuesday. Despite the administration’s stance that the war is over, the Defense Casualty Analysis System lists one U.S. sailor as “wounded in action” in June as part of Operation Epic Fury. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified last week before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs that the U.S. war in Iran was “over.” In response to a question from Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., about who won the war, Rubio answered, “Epic Fury is over, which is what you would consider the war.” The U.S. launched the conflict in conjunction with Israel, and the Israeli government’s continued bombardment of southern Lebanon has stymied further peace talks — though Trump has repeatedly claimed Iran wants to make a deal. Iran and Israel exchanged rocket fire Sunday into Monday for the first time since April. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon in mid-April, Israel’s bombing campaign has continued in southern Lebanon, as Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters refuse to recognize the agreement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286ec0ee6011c3f4ec464a Kylie Jenner inspires Knicks lingerie, Swift-Kelce MSG wedding rumors & German discovers Waffle House te 2026-06-09T19:51:28.799Z Kylie Jenner inspires Knicks lingerie, Swift-Kelce MSG wedding rumors & German discovers Waffle House My dog got another rabbit. I swear, guys, it is a constant battle around here. I live in the suburbs, just south of Nashville, and the population of Eastern Cottontail hopping around my neighborhood is out of control. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE You know that phrase "f---ing like rabbits?" Well, it makes sense. Because these little bastards reproduce at an alarming rate. They are everywhere. Thank goodness I don't have a garden. It would just be an all-bunny-can-eat café. And in the spring and summer, we're constantly scanning the property looking for new nests. Not because we aren't willing to share our yard with rabbits. But because our German Shepherd happens to think rabbits are tasty. Basically, this is him all day: Up until this morning, I've managed to keep the rabbits safe, for the most part. Sure, Rocky fixates on them from his favorite couch spot near the window, but he's only ever snagged one that I know of. That was about a year ago when I caught him with a furry leg sticking out of his mouth on the back deck. But today I strolled outside with my coffee to find Rocky staring fixedly into the fire pit. I knew there must be a critter in there. But before I could call him off, a tiny baby bunny popped out between the bricks, and Rocky snatched it up instantly. As I hollered for him to drop it, I heard a loud squeak. Then he dropped it into the grass and came back to the house. S---. I closed the door and waited for my husband to wake up and take care of it. I'm not really a strict gender roles kind of gal. But when it comes to removing dead wildlife from the yard, that's a man's job, baby. Now, I just gotta figure out what we're going to do with the tiny rabbit still hiding out in the fire pit. You know, the crazy thing is, Rocky is uber friendly with other dogs. He gets along with every dog he's ever met — even pocket-sized Chihuahuas. But when it comes to rabbits and squirrels, he's a heartless killer. It's weird how dogs know the difference. And now after that uplifting tale, who's ready for some Nightcaps? Pour one out for Peter Cottontail and let's get going. Glory, hallelujah. Look, I know the Knicks are probably going to end up winning the championship. But as a Pacers fan (and, therefore, a certified Knicks hater) I take joy in watching their 13-game win streak snapped and every celebrity celebrity row spending tens of thousands of dollars to watch them take an L. The fact that they may not get to hoist the trophy at Madison Square Garden adds an extra bit of sweetness. Talk about some sore losers, though. Sheesh. If you are a Knicks fan, though, may I suggest some (possible) championship gear for the special lady in your life? Apparently this particular ensemble was inspired by something the brand's founder spotted in Kylie Jenner's luggage that she posted on her Instagram story. (Don't ask me, I just work here.) And now, Karl-Anthony Towns' fiancée, Jordyn Woods, has his number embroidered on her blue and orange panties. By the way, brilliant idea for Sydney Sweeney's SYRN lingerie line: football-themed matching sets. Nothing tacky with a bunch of logos or anything! But just some lacy bras and panties (à la the example above) featuring color combos of NFL teams and maybe some college, too — just in time for Fall. Get a few WAGs to model, and boom. A gazillion dollars. And then be sure to hook me up with some Miami Dolphins swag, Sydney. I'll still be sad every Sunday, but at least I'll look hot. While we're on the topic of WAGs, I have to discuss the rumors circulating about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming nuptials. Right now, it's being reported that the two will get married over Fourth of July weekend at ...Madison Square Garden. You have to be kidding me. Listen, let me start by saying my wedding was an amazing and beautiful and perfect day surrounded by all my favorite people. I'd relive it a thousand times if I could. (The next day was a different story. You can read about that on your own time.) BUT — If I had an unlimited budget like Taylor Swift does, man, some things would have been different. My husband and I would have said "I do" in front of a majestic mountain backdrop with an elegant flower display and champagne fountains. And I'm not talking headache-inducing André bubbles, either. I would rent out a stunning mountain lodge where all most closest friends and family (and their dogs) could stay for the week. I'd tip the staff the equivalent of their monthly income, and my guests would have the vacation of a lifetime. Live performance of "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait for the first dance? I mean, why not? I can think of endless things I would do — if money were no object — for my wedding. But not one of them involves getting married in an ugly ass basketball arena in the middle of New York City. No disrespect to MSG. Obviously, it's iconic in the world of sports and entertainment. But you mean to tell me TAYLOR SWIFT wants sticky folding seats and pumpable nacho cheese... at her WEDDING? I simply cannot believe this is real. It's just a misdirection to send the paparazzi on a wild goose chase through New York City while Taylor and Travis tie the knot somewhere serene and beautiful. It has to be. This did make me laugh, though: I can't wait until Taylor is reciting Shakespeare in her vows and Travis is quoting Dr. Seuss. It's going to be incredible. SYDNEY SWEENEY DEFENDS 'EUPHORIA' NUDE SCENES, LUKE BRYAN IS DRAGGED FOR NEW SONG & EMMA SLATER TAKES A SPILL When her album, "The Life of a Showgirl," came out with "Fate of Ophelia" on the track list, all I could think about was her singing that song for the first time to Travis. He was probably like, "Oh my God, that's so great babe, I love it." And then he pulls out his phone and types into Google, Who is Ophelia? I'm just joshing. I'm sure Taylor loves Trav no matter what and that she's excited for the wedding — that is, if Jenna Sims doesn't get to him first. I suppose I should be more specific. There's a tourist from Germany who is in the United States for the World Cup. He's currently driving through the Southeast and discovering everything that's great about our country — like Waffle House, Chili's and Walmart. Oh, and those machines where you can add any flavor you want into your soda. But what really makes my heart sing — as an outdoorswoman — is that he's discovering why we love it so much down here in Tennessee. And Georgia. It makes me (literally) LOL that an actual German found Helen, Georgia. If you know, you know. Only one feat left to conquer now... Let's open the mailbag. 📩 Email: amber.harding@outkick.com (Send your thoughts, stories, tips, rants and photos of your dog.) 🐦 Twitter/X: @TheAmberHarding 📸 Instagram: @amberharding Almost a year ago, I told my Nightcaps readers about a little joint in Minocqua, Wisconsin, called Minocqua Brewing Company. It's an unapologetically far-left brewery with "Antifa Parking Only" signs in the parking lot and Out of sheer morbid curiosity, my husband and I ventured in there during our annual Wisconsin visit last summer. You can read about that wild experience here. Anyway, this owner of the establishment, Kirk Bangstad, is a real piece of work. He's always at war with the city and other local businesses, and he's been charged with multiple legal offenses, including criminal defamation, harassment, bail jumping, disorderly conduct, and (last but not least) defrauding donors to his super PAC by funneling thousands of dollars to himself to pay for his legal fees. This dude is such a turd he even named one of his beers after his lawyer. It has the guy's face on the can and everything.  Dean S. in Fond du Lac, Wisc., Writes: I don’t know if you have heard this – the owner of Minocqua Brewing Co., is attempting to run for governor of Wisconsin as a Democrat. The attached link is a news story from yesterday about Kirk Bangstad running into issues with the signatures on his nomination papers. There is a boatload of people who have announced that they are running for governor as a Democrat. Personally, I don’t thing ol’ Kirk has a chance, even if he gets this "misunderstanding" resolved and makes it into the primary. I recall your column from last summer when you had visited with your mother-in-law at her summer home in Minocqua and you went down to Kirk’s establishment. If you are able to come back to northern Wisconsin this summer, I hope the weather is good for you and the mosquitos and ticks non-existent. Amber: We'll be back in Minocqua to visit my mother-in-law in a few weeks. If we happen to be there over Independence Day, I'll be sure to wish Kirk a happy America 250. (Especially if he tries to hijack the 4th of July parade again.) Caitlin R. Writes: So I actually love Luke Bryan, but your rant was funny. And then I saw this on TikTok. 😂 Jon C. Writes: A hike at Frozen Head State Park a couple falls ago with our 2 adventurous "lap dogs." OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286eacee6011c3f4ec4641 LIV Golf CEO refuses to guarantee circuit's remaining events will go on as scheduled with awkward sales pitch te 2026-06-09T19:51:08.734Z LIV Golf CEO refuses to guarantee circuit's remaining events will go on as scheduled with awkward sales pitch LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil had an opportunity to address the biggest question about the league's immediate future as rumors continue to build uncertainty, but instead delivered a response straight out of the most basic of corporate playbooks. Despite the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announcing that it would cut off all funding to the breakaway circuit after the 2026 season wraps up, the plan and expectation have been to complete the campaign as scheduled. Despite there only being four events left on LIV's calendar for the year, a recent report from Front Office Sports has added speculation of those four events going off unscathed. A high-ranking executive from a major partner of LIV Golf told the outlet that "every remaining tournament is on the fence" before claiming that LIV "doesn’t know if or when the PIF will shut off the spigot." LIV GOLF COULD REPORTEDLY RUN OUT OF MONEY BEFORE WRAPPING UP 2026 SEASON AFTER SAUDIS PULL FUNDING On Tuesday, two days after the report claiming LIV's remaining events could be in jeopardy, O'Neil joined CNBC and was asked if he could guarantee that the league would complete its season as scheduled. "I can say that they've been terrific partners so far," O'Neil began, referring to the Saudis funding LIV Golf. "You have to take an incredible organization like PIF at their word, and they've been very public about funding us through the season. We are full steam ahead, the players are locked in, the management team is locked in." CAMERON SMITH CONVENIENTLY SAYS GOLF PRIZE MONEY NEEDS TO 'COME BACK' DOWN AFTER CASHING IN WITH LIV GOLF With O'Neil's answer having nothing to do with the question he was asked about guaranteeing that the remaining four events would go on as planned, he was asked again, only to avoid it once more. "What I can guarantee is that there is a heck of a return if you come and invest in this business," O'Neil concluded. Speculation about LIV's future — both the immediate and beyond 2026 — is unlikely to slow down anytime soon. Not only will O'Neil's sidestepping of questions fuel the fire, but the circuit's next event on the calendar is not scheduled until July 23-26 in the United Kingdom, leaving ample time for reports and rumors to drum up even more uncertainty. The PIF reportedly injected north of $1 billion into LIV Golf in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. The $266 million injection to begin the new year, an increase in prize funds for the season, and the net spend of $100 million per month, the Saudi PIF's cumulative investment was set to reach $6 billion by the end of 2026. Despite the Saudi PIF being valued at more than $1 trillion, a return on its investment never came to fruition, and less than four years after its inaugural event was held in London, the Saudis formally cut off their never-ending flow of cash to the breakaway golf league. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286e81ee6011c3f4ec461a Rising costs, fewer donations force Santa Cruz Humane Society to close te 2026-06-09T19:50:25.770Z Rising costs, fewer donations force Santa Cruz Humane Society to close Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286c3fee6011c3f4ec45d8 In Maine, a Senate race provokes complex emotions for voters. te 2026-06-09T19:40:47.838Z In Maine, a Senate race provokes complex emotions for voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286c28ee6011c3f4ec45b3 Escuelas, agua y vivienda centran agenda de Pérez te 2026-06-09T19:40:24.321Z Escuelas, agua y vivienda centran agenda de Pérez Leer en inglés Rocque Perez se enfrenta a la representante estatal Alma Hernandez por el escaño vacante en el Senado de Arizona en el Distrito Legislativo 20 (LD20), postulándose con una plataforma centrada en la transparencia, la educación pública y el control comunitario sobre los recursos naturales. Al no haber ningún candidato republicano en la contienda, las elecciones primarias del 21 de julio decidirán quién ocupará el escaño. El Distrito Legislativo 20 abarca partes del sur y el oeste de Tucson y es un distrito de mayoría latina, con un 53% de los residentes que se identifican como hispanos o latinos. Perez, de 27 años, tucsonense de cuarta generación y egresado de las escuelas públicas de la ciudad, se desempeñó como director ejecutivo del Southern Arizona Education Council antes de ser nombrado miembro del Concejo Municipal de Tucson en 2025 para cubrir una vacante, convirtiéndose en ese momento en el funcionario municipal más joven de Arizona. Perez impugnó la candidatura de Hernandez en abril, presentando una demanda en la que alegaba que ella adeudaba más de $20,000 en multas impagas por haber presentado varios informes de financiamiento de campaña con cientos de días de retraso entre 2018 y 2023. En un comunicado de prensa, Perez afirmó que su intención era establecer un estándar de transparencia en el financiamiento de las campañas políticas. El Foco de Tucson conversó con ambos candidatos sobre la política hídrica, los vales escolares ESA y la vivienda asequible. En los tres temas, las respuestas de Perez giraron en torno a un mismo eje central. Perez señaló que los votantes del sur de Arizona exigen transparencia y rendición de cuentas, ya sea en lo referente al uso del agua o a la forma en que se invierten los fondos destinados a las escuelas públicas. El controvertido proyecto de centro de datos "Project Blue" ha puesto de relieve la demanda de recursos por parte de las grandes empresas. A pesar de la oposición de la comunidad, los desarrolladores del proyecto han llegado a acuerdos con líderes locales y proveedores de infraestructura para asegurar la energía, los terrenos y el agua que el proyecto requiere, dejando a muchos residentes del Distrito Legislativo 20 con la sensación de que las decisiones sobre sus recursos naturales se están tomando sin contar con ellos. "He sido testigo directo de cómo los intereses corporativos externos intentan moldear la toma de decisiones locales en torno a proyectos de desarrollo a gran escala," afirmó Perez. "Especialmente cuando se trata de proyectos que requieren un uso intensivo de agua y energía." Rocque Perez, director ejecutivo del Southern Arizona Education Council, trabaja con estudiantes como parte de la misión de la organización de apoyar la educación en toda la región. Cortesía de Rocque Perez. Perez afirmó que enfrentó campañas de presión y cabildeo por parte de los partidarios del proyecto del centro de datos, y que dicha experiencia le dejó claro que, a menudo, se pide a los habitantes de Arizona que carguen con el peso de grandes proyectos corporativos sin participar de los beneficios económicos que estos generan. "El agua debe protegerse mediante salvaguardas más estrictos, una mayor transparencia y líderes que estén dispuestos a decir 'no' cuando un acuerdo no redunde en beneficio del interés público," declaró Perez. "El crecimiento no puede producirse a expensas de las personas que ya residen aquí." Perez aseguró que no respaldará proyectos corporativos impulsados ​​por la mera especulación económica si no existe la garantía de que aportarán beneficios a largo plazo para la comunidad. Los votantes en LD20 también expresan su preocupación por el programa de Cuentas de Becas de Empoderamiento (ESA, por sus siglas en inglés), el cual permite a los padres redirigir fondos de los contribuyentes, que de otro modo se destinarían a las escuelas públicas, hacia la educación privada o alternativa. Los detractores del programa sostienen que este constituye una vía para desfinanciar la educación pública. "El sistema de vales escolares de Arizona ha excedido con creces lo que, en un principio, se les dijo a muchas personas que sería," señaló Perez. "Está drenando recursos económicos de las escuelas públicas, al tiempo que crea un canal de transferencia de fondos públicos hacia la educación privada con un nivel de rendición de cuentas mucho menor." Perez destacó que no solo es producto del sistema de educación pública, sino que, en su calidad de actual líder del Southern Arizona Education Council, conoce de primera mano la enorme presión financiera a la que se ven sometidos los sistemas escolares públicos. Perez afirmó que la solución pasa por detener la expansión del programa ESA, imponer una verdadera transparencia y rendición de cuentas en su gestión, y reinvertir en la educación pública. "Esto implica destinar fondos a los docentes, a los consejeros escolares, a la infraestructura educativa, a la educación temprana y a la creación de vías de acceso asequibles a la educación universitaria," explicó Perez. "Los votantes han respondido de manera reiterada, aprobando bonos y medidas de financiamiento extraordinario, porque creen firmemente en la educación pública. Yo participé activamente en esas campañas; Alma, en cambio, no lo hizo." Ambos candidatos coinciden en que se necesitan soluciones adicionales en materia de vivienda asequible. Con el país aún sumido en una crisis de vivienda, las temperaturas récord ya están amenazando las vidas de la población sin hogar de Tucson, incluso antes de que haya comenzado el verano. "Creo que el estado debe tratar la vivienda como una infraestructura esencial," afirmó Pérez. "Necesitamos ampliar la oferta de vivienda asequible y para la fuerza laboral, apoyar los albergues y la vivienda asistida, reforzar las protecciones para los inquilinos y dejar de socavar a los gobiernos locales cuando las ciudades intentan responder a la crisis en tiempo real." Pérez señaló que los gobiernos locales, como el de Tucson, han ampliado la zonificación para permitir más opciones de vivienda, solo para ver cómo la legislatura estatal anula esos cambios. "Durante mi mandato en el Concejo Municipal de Tucson, apoyé la vivienda asequible y de bajo umbral de acceso, porque creo que las personas necesitan estabilidad, no castigo," dijo Pérez. "En la Legislatura, adoptaría ese mismo enfoque: más urgencia, más inversión y más respeto por el hecho de que las personas no pueden sobrevivir al calor de Arizona sin una vivienda segura y estable." Pérez y otros candidatos de los Distritos Legislativos 17 y 20 estarán disponibles para responder a las preguntas del público en un encuentro gratuito y no partidista, organizado por Tucson Spotlight/ El Foco de Tucson y Arizona Luminaria, que se celebrará el 10 de junio en el Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. El evento cuenta con el respaldo de Press Forward Southern Arizona, una iniciativa del Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. Se requiere confirmación de asistencia. Consulte el sitio web para obtener más detalles y confirmar su asistencia. 💡 Las elecciones primarias del LD20 se celebrarán el 21 de julio. La votación anticipada comienza el 24 de junio, y la fecha límite para solicitar la boleta por correo es el 14 de julio. Los votantes del condado de Pima pueden registrarse, verificar su registro o solicitar una boleta por correo en recorder.pima.gov.  Quentin Agnello es exalumno de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente radicado en Tucson. Puede contactarlo en qsagnello@gmail.com. Esta nota fue traducida por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.    El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286a87ee6011c3f4ec45a3 image te 2026-06-09T19:33:27.609Z image (David Sinclair via SWNS) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286a72ee6011c3f4ec459a Endangered species among finalists for photography award te 2026-06-09T19:33:06.719Z Endangered species among finalists for photography award Finalists include the mushroom species mycena interrupta growing on decaying wood, a shot of emperor penguins taken on the first known human visit to the Lazarev colony, and two one-day-old red handfish. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286a5dee6011c3f4ec4591 image te 2026-06-09T19:32:45.623Z image (Armando Ochoa Aguilar via SWNS) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286a48ee6011c3f4ec4588 Will the World Cup cause a baby boom? te 2026-06-09T19:32:24.647Z Will the World Cup cause a baby boom? Research published in 2024 found that major sporting tournaments — like the World Cup — may be associated with "increased birth rates". Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286a33ee6011c3f4ec457f alvaro-palacios-5XhL5DY3HgY-unsplash te 2026-06-09T19:32:03.142Z alvaro-palacios-5XhL5DY3HgY-unsplash Alvaro Palacios Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286a1cee6011c3f4ec4574 From rebuild to contender: charting ASU volleyball’s rise under JJ Van Niel te 2026-06-09T19:31:40.091Z From rebuild to contender: charting ASU volleyball’s rise under JJ Van Niel TEMPE – Having spent the previous eight seasons as an assistant at USC and Utah, coach JJ Van Niel was itching for a chance to take that next step as a head coach. When the job opened at Arizona State, he jumped at the opportunity.  “The other benefit I had was that the expectations were, like, zero, maybe negative zero,” Van Niel said of the Sun Devils gig. “Picked like 11th in the conference that year. And the year before, finished maybe ninth or 10th and the whole team had transferred.” Before the 2023 season, the ASU volleyball team was never viewed as a standout program. Dating back to the mid-1970s, the program had only made it out of the second round of the NCAA Tournament twice and that was all the way back in the mid-1990s. Three years ago, things started to turn around for the program, in large part due to Van Niel.  In his first three seasons with the Sun Devils, Van Niel has made it to the third round of the NCAA Tournament twice, with the other season ending in the second round. His .860 winning percentage is by far the best of any coach in ASU history. “I just felt really ready,” Van Niel said. “The list of ‘nos’ for head coaching jobs for me is pretty long. I’d been trying for years. So, I wanted this for a long time and I felt prepared.” The last time the Sun Devils were this consistent was in the early 2010s under coach Jason Watson, who is now coaching at Arkansas. After four years of inconsistency and poor play, Watson made the NCAA Tournament in 2012, the first time for the program in six years. When Watson arrived in 2008 as a member of the Pac-10, he had a long to-do list. Playing in one of the best conferences in the country at the time, Watson knew that he had a lot of work to do if he wanted to turn the program around. “It just took a while,” Watson said. “We had to find the right athletes that wanted to be part of some rebuild. I was also fortunate that I had a pretty patient administration that was willing to give me time to build it.” The biggest help in his rebuild came from just up the road at Gilbert High School in the form of outside hitter Macey Gardner. The current coach at Air Force, Gardner came in as a freshman in 2012 after ASU finished 9-22 in 2011.  Watson credited Gardner and other freshmen from that class with altering the culture. Just a year after winning nine matches, the Gardner-led Sun Devils made it to the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Watson pointed to a significant reason for his connection with that group. “I would say a great deal of empathy,” he said. “That came from listening to the athletes more than just, ‘I’m the coach, go do what I say. Let’s get some healthy introspection and feedback from you guys.’” The Sun Devils finished each of the next three seasons around the same place, winning 19 to 20 matches in each and making it to the NCAA Tournament each year. The farthest they managed to advance was in 2014, when ASU won its first postseason match since 2006 before losing in the NCAA’s second round. In Watson’s final season with the team in 2015, everything was starting to click. The team got off to a blazing-hot start, jumping to 15-0 and up to No. 5 in national rankings. “We were, I think, as good of this idea of team that I’ve ever coached,” Watson said. “That team was really diverse, yet wonderful, and I don’t know if I’ve coached a group that has been as good as that group was.” After the hot start, the Sun Devils traveled to face Washington. After dropping the first set, Gardner went down with an ACL injury that sidelined her for the remainder of the season.  Her loss derailed the remainder of the season. Following her injury, Arizona State finished the season 4-11 in its last 15 matches. While it was still good enough to make the tournament, the Sun Devils were a step behind other teams, eventually losing in straight sets in the NCAA’s first round. Gardner’s graduation and Watson’s departure for the Razorbacks put the program back on a downturn over the next seven years, finishing just one season with a winning record, and not making the tournament in any of those years. The majority of those years were coached by current LOVB Houston coach and the latest LOVB coach of the year, Sanja Tomašević. After the 2022 season, and after chasing multiple coaching candidates, ASU landed on Van Niel. The decision ended up producing more than either side could have imagined. “Obviously, he wanted to put ASU on the map,” ASU outside hitter Jillian Neal said. “He wanted us to be a top program where we can get top recruits and compete for national championships. The way that he was just like confident in it and also like displayed a plan. He was prepared and very intentional in everything he was doing.” When Van Niel joined the team, ASU had five players on scholarship, a large gap between the usual 10 to 12 on other DI teams. On top of that, the roster had nine players compared to the usual 15 to 20 that most rosters featured. At the root of the problem was funding for the team, or lack thereof. Each time Van Niel was approached about being over budget his first year, he would cite not only the team’s lack of scholarships, but lack of players in general.  Eventually, he said, ASU’s administration altered the budget and Van Niel was able to offer more scholarships. “I remember them being kind of towards the bottom of the Pac-12,” Neal said. “But then, when I was talking to JJ and hearing his vision and how committed everyone else was, I really just trusted it.” ASU volleyball coach J.J. Van Niel  throws up the fork for fans during a team meeting with assistant coach Preslie Anderson looking on. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Before even touching a court, Van Niel wanted his players to first understand who he was and the approach that he hoped to bring.  “The most important thing is just establish our culture and our standards right out of the gate,” Van Niel said. “I felt like if you don’t have those in your program, I think it’s really hard to have an identity, and you need that to get by. You need that to bring in new kids and have them be part of that.” By the time Van Niel took the job, the transfer portal had already closed. He did everything he could to try and sign anyone that was willing to join, both from other schools and any high school seniors who hadn’t committed.  One of those was Neal who, after the upcoming 2026 season, will be Van Niel’s first true four-year player. She was a late addition to the team, not signing until May heading into her senior year, which is extremely late for volleyball. Most commitments are made before the start of a high school senior season. She stuck around, with Van Niel calling her “the epitome of what we want as a Sun Devil.” Van Niel had a process for how he was going to build ASU into a winning program, and it all started with coffee. His first spring, he took players to coffee shops, talked to them and got to know them. He had one rule in those meetings: no volleyball talk. He wanted to know these women on a human level, not just as players. “I think the people’s side of your players is really easy to forget,” Van Niel said “It’s really easy to let go because you’re actually running a program, and you really are kind of like a CEO of a business, getting pulled in all these directions.” His next building block was surrounding himself with the best assistant coaches he could find. He started by making his first hire just six days after getting the job, giving an assistant coaching job to Preslie Anderson. “Preslie Anderson has been instrumental in building the culture and direction of our program,” Van Niel told reporters. “She is an exceptional connector with our players, our staff and recruits, and she brings an elite presence to the practice gym every single day.” Anderson’s hiring was followed by two more coaching hires within five months, with Carley Bock coming on as the new director of operations and Ellen Joiner coming on as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.  All three are still with Van Niel today, creating continuity for the team. After putting all of those pieces together, Van Niel finalized his roster with 15 players. Like Thanos with the infinity stones, he took down everything in his path. “A lot of people just looked at us as underdogs,” Neal said of her freshman year. “One of our biggest things going into the season, not only mine, but honestly every person on staff is we just want to go out there and surprise people and we want to prove people wrong.” ASU started the 2023 season 14-0, its best start since Watson’s 15-0 mark in 2015. Led by Latvian opposite hitter Marta Levinska and four-year Sun Devil Geli Cyr, ASU finished Van Niel’s first season 28-7, making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015. Following that, Van Niel had his first real chance at recruiting and signing transfers, and he was not shy about doing so. He brought in multiple upperclassmen from around the country, focusing on looking for people who could add leadership to a young team. One of the names brought in was West Virginia outside hitter Bailey Miller. “I would say it just felt like there was a winning mindset,” Miller said. “Getting on campus and feeling that everything we’re doing has an intention and it’s so that we can win.” Miller made an impact in 2024, ranking fifth on the team in kills (147). On top of that list was Cyr, who led the Sun Devils to their best season since 1973, the team’s inaugural season, with a 30-3 record and only one loss in conference. Although ASU lost in the second round of the tournament, it was obvious that this was not the same team that Van Niel took over. All that change and culture he had hoped to bring to this program was taking shape right in front of his face. He kept it going into his third year, winning another 28 games and making another trip to the NCAA Tournament, this time making it back to the regional semifinals before losing to Creighton. Outside of his success on the court, Van Niel has made it a point to try and connect with the community as well. With such a rich volleyball culture around the state, Van Niel has done his best to show support to some of the local teams and coaches with the hopes of getting more butts in seats. “That first spring I definitely spent a lot of time trying to make sure I was doing relationships with the clubs around,” Van Niel said. “Most of them are run by former ASU players.” Thanks to those efforts, ASU has achieved records for attendance, drawing more than 7,700 in a match against Arizona in 2025. The changes that Van Niel brought to the program were drastic and fast, but his approach is simple. He wants two things from his team: to be good people and to win a national championship. “It wasn’t like, ‘Oh, I’m only talking to you or coaching you because you’re playing.’ I feel like it was always spread out between all the girls,” Miller said. “He really genuinely cared – not about if you were going to help him win a Big 12 championship, but if you were a good person, he wanted to continue building that relationship.” The post From rebuild to contender: charting ASU volleyball’s rise under JJ Van Niel appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2869ebee6011c3f4ec4538 Obama pays tribute to chef who tragically drowned at vacation compound with new honor te 2026-06-09T19:30:51.288Z Obama pays tribute to chef who tragically drowned at vacation compound with new honor Former President Barack Obama’s new presidential center will honor late chef Tafari Campbell — a longtime family friend and trusted member of the Obama household — with the launch of a comfort-food restaurant. "It honors the award-winning former White House culinary team member and beloved personal chef to the Obama family who tragically passed away in 2023," the Obama Foundation announced in a press release Monday. Campbell, 45, drowned while paddle boarding on the Edgartown Great Pond near the former president’s Martha’s Vineyard home in July 2023. He was not wearing a life vest during the tragic accident, police reported.  The Obamas have called Campbell a "beloved part of our family." OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER TO ADD AUTOGRAPHED MUHAMMAD ALI BOXING GLOVES "Tafari Campbell was known as a warm, fun-loving, and humble soul who used his immense gifts and passion for food to spread joy and bring people together, and a painting of him by Kate Capshaw will hang in the restaurant," the release added. Tafari’s Kitchen will feature food inspired by the Obama’s personal stories, such as "Mrs. Robinson’s Red Rice," which is the family recipe of Michelle Obama’s late mother Marian Robinson. Chicago-based chef Cliff Rome and Bon Appétit Management will spearhead the menu. Campbell was first hired by the George W. Bush administration to work at the White House and continued on during the Obama presidency, before building a friendship with the 44th president.  FAVORITE FOODS OF TRUMP AND HARRIS, PLUS OTHER NOTABLE DISHES OF PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS He became Obama’s personal chef, leaving the White House at the end of the administration in 2017. At the time of the accident, a paddleboarder with Campbell told investigators they had seen him standing on his paddleboard and lose his balance before falling into the water. "When we first met him, he was a talented sous chef at the White House - creative and passionate about food, and its ability to bring people together. In the years that followed, we got to know him as a warm, fun, extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little brighter," the Obamas said in a statement at the time of his death.  "That's why, when we were getting ready to leave the White House, we asked Tafari to stay with us, and he generously agreed. He's been part of our lives ever since, and our hearts are broken that he's gone," the statement continued.  BUREAUCRATS HIDE TRUE PRICE OF OBAMA PRESIDENTIAL CENTER AS TAXPAYERS HIT WITH INFRASTRUCTURE BILL The Obama Presidential Center will have a grand opening on June 19 after being in development for over a decade and facing scrutiny for its design, price and costs to taxpayers. Taxpayers footed hundreds of millions of dollars in public infrastructure costs that constructed roads, transit, and utility updates around the campus, Fox News Digital previously reported. Fox News Digital reached out to the Obama Foundation for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286802ee6011c3f4ec44f7 Havasu police say woman damaged political signs te 2026-06-09T19:22:42.963Z Havasu police say woman damaged political signs A Lake Havasu City woman was arrested after police said she removed and damaged political campaign signs belonging to seven candidates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2867edee6011c3f4ec44ee Parker Tube Float has spent 50 years changing with the current te 2026-06-09T19:22:21.930Z Parker Tube Float has spent 50 years changing with the current Half a century on the river: How the Parker Tube Float grew, changed and survived Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2867d0ee6011c3f4ec44c8 WATCH: SPLC chief doubles down on placing Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA on 'hate map' te 2026-06-09T19:21:52.804Z WATCH: SPLC chief doubles down on placing Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA on 'hate map' Southern Poverty Law Center head Bryan Fair defended the left-wing organization’s decision to list mainstream conservative groups on its "hate map" during a fiery hearing Tuesday. Fair, SPLC's interim executive, doubled down on the group's designation of Turning Point USA, a conservative activist organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, as extremist when pressed by GOP lawmakers. Turning Point was listed alongside White supremacist and neo-Nazi groups in the law center's 2025 "Year in Hate & Extremism" report released Tuesday.  The exchange comes as Republicans scrutinize the law center’s close ties to the Biden administration amid the Department of Justice’s pending criminal case against the nonprofit over alleged financial crimes. "Will you recant it, or are you going to double down and say that these people, including the martyred Charlie Kirk, in fact, somehow deserve to be on your hate list?" Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., asked Fair. ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE RETIRES GLOSSARY OF EXTREMIST GROUPS AFTER BACKLASH FOR INCLUDING CHARLIE KIRK'S TPUSA "Congressman, as I said in my statement," Fair began answering, referring to his opening remarks in which he said he could not address certain topics due to the ongoing criminal probe.  "No, wait a second," Issa interjected. "I heard your statement. I only want an answer to your question in the 11 seconds left. Are you going to recant, yes or no? And if you're not going to, please don't tell me it's because now you're under charges." "Your organization did it as much as 16 years ago. Will you take back any part of that?" the California lawmaker continued. Fair replied, "The SPLC will continue to expose hate and extremism." The nonprofit head also defended Turning Point’s "hate map" designation when questioned by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas. "It is our position that TPUSA expresses views and vilifies other people based on immutable characteristics, exposing them to our listing," Fair told Roy. Roy said he would introduce legislation to revoke the law center’s tax-exempt status following the exchange. INDICTED SPLC CHIEF FACES HOUSE GRILLING OVER ALLEGED SECRET PAYMENTS TO KKK MEMBERS Turning Point spokesman Andrew Kolvet slammed Fair’s remarks in a post on social media. "Badge of honor," Kolvet wrote in a statement following the exchange. "Screw the SPLC." The hearing came after the Justice Department filed an 11-count indictment against the law center in April over allegedly defrauding its donors by concealing payments to informants within extremist organizations while publicly professing to combat racism. Fair has denied any wrongdoing and has argued the DOJ charges are politically motivated. He also dismissed GOP criticisms that the organization has unfairly labeled conservative groups as extremist while ignoring left-wing groups that espouse antisemitism.  Fair struggled to answer Tuesday when asked by Roy if the law center has labeled any anti-Israel or Islamist groups as extremist. "Some say we've lost our way," Fair told lawmakers. "That's false. We've never lost our North Star: a fair and just society for every person. All our programs advance that mission." Democrats largely defended the law center during the contentious hearing. "The SPLC is an enduring institutional beacon of hope for millions of people seeking to create a more perfect union," House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said in his opening statement. "The Trump administration is thus naturally trying to tear it down." Fox News Digital reached out to TPUSA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2867bcee6011c3f4ec44bf Nancy Guthrie sheriff caught with undeclared gun at airport faced no charges, bodycam video shows te 2026-06-09T19:21:32.809Z Nancy Guthrie sheriff caught with undeclared gun at airport faced no charges, bodycam video shows EXCLUSIVE: Fox News Digital has obtained security video through a public records request showing Sheriff Chris Nanos stopped for bringing an undeclared handgun to a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at the Tucson International Airport ahead of a trip to Laguna Beach in California. Active-duty law enforcement officers are typically allowed to fly armed if they meet federal requirements and notify the airline in advance, according to the TSA. However, critics have complained to the county board of supervisors that the sheriff was treated more leniently than the average citizen would have been. And the video, recorded in November 2024, has been publicly released for the first time just after Pima County deputies have arrested three YouTubers for allegedly creating a public nuisance in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood, raising First Amendment concerns. DIGITAL SLEUTHS AND BURGER DELIVERIES: INSIDE THE TRUE CRIME SCENE OUTSIDE NANCY GUTHRIE’S HOME The three streamers were identified as Alex Zabel, who uses the online moniker Criminal Network; Troy Bradshaw, who goes by "DAA JUICE"; and Damian Enderle, who runs the 857 Tucson channel. Nanos missed his flight but was released without charges. Zabel and Bradshaw were both briefly jailed on June 8, while Enderle was given a citation. "It looks like our lovely Sheriff Nanos has decided to go after YouTubers, streamers, and freelance journalists who dare enter the very street where Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped," Enderle wrote on X Tuesday. "Meanwhile, less than a mile south, in a county-patrolled area, it appears to be a homeless fentanyl free-for-all." NANCY GUTHRIE CASE: SHERIFF NANOS SAYS 'WE ARE' CLOSER TO SOLVING 84-YEAR-OLD'S ABDUCTION The three streamers face misdemeanor public nuisance charges. Zabel is also accused of obstructing the roadway. A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Department told Fox News Digital that numerous complaints about blocked roadways, trespassing and other neighborhood disruptions have been called in, and that warnings allegedly went unheeded. "After reviewing video evidence showing one of the arrestees urinating in public behind a makeshift tent, Sheriff Chris Nanos has directed deputies to take a stronger enforcement approach," the spokesperson said. "Sheriff Nanos will no longer tolerate behavior that disrupts the community or violates the law." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Going forward, the sheriff's department is vowing to cite and release first-time offenders. Anyone caught a second time may be jailed. "Not sure those charges will stick, but it seems strange to still have people hanging around now that this has been a cold case for months," said Dr. Matt Heinz, a member of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. "These neighbors deserve some peace." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER There has been a ban on media parking in the neighborhood since late February after dozens of news vehicles camped out up and down the block for weeks. As Fox News Digital previously reported, a local resident 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. SEND US A TIP HERE "If a private citizen had encountered that at the airport, the consequences would have been greater," Stephens, president of the Conservative Coalition of America, told Fox News Digital in April. An incident report dated Nov. 6, 2024, shows a TSA X-ray technician saw the weapon in the sheriff's bag and flagged an officer. Airport police found five rounds in the magazine and another in the chamber. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The sheriff was not charged or arrested, but the responding officer read him a Miranda warning. Nanos told the officer that he had stayed at a hotel the night before, which he said was election night. He said he didn't want to leave the department-issued gun in his vehicle, which he checked in with a valet. So he stuffed it in his bag. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "Got up this morning in a rush, we were late, and just threw everything in," he says on bodycam video obtained by Fox News Digital. The officer agreed it was an accident, informed his superiors and ultimately allowed Nanos to stow the weapon in his vehicle. "You are free to go, good sir — have a wonderful vacation," the officer told Nanos after escorting him to the concourse exit. The sheriff missed his flight, however, and took a later plane to California. Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. Her suspected abduction remains unsolved, and there is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information that cracks the case. The family is urging anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. Anonymous tips can be called into Tucson's 88-Crime hotline at 1-520-882-7463. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2867a8ee6011c3f4ec44b6 DHS directs ICE to deport illegal immigrants who vote in American elections under new directive te 2026-06-09T19:21:12.813Z DHS directs ICE to deport illegal immigrants who vote in American elections under new directive EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security has directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport undocumented immigrants who vote in American elections. A Monday letter to ICE leadership from DHS General Counsel James Percival directs the agency to enforce stricter penalties, including deportation, against those living in the United States unlawfully who fraudulently cast ballots. The Immigration and Nationality Act directs the removal of aliens who illegally vote in American elections. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RESURRECTS ‘NEIGHBORHOOD CHECKS’ FOR CITIZENSHIP APPLICANTS LAST USED IN FIRST BUSH-ERA DHS stated that illegal voting and making a false claim of U.S. citizenship often go "hand-in-hand." "The importance of free, fair, and honest elections is without question. Echoing the words of President Trump, ‘the right of American citizens to have their votes properly counted and tabulated, without illegal dilution, is vital to determining the rightful winner of an election,’" Percival said. "Illegal voting by aliens dilutes the votes of American citizens and undermines our democracy. It must have consequences." MEXICAN NATIONAL CONVICTED OF ILLEGALLY VOTING IN US AFTER FALSE CITIZENSHIP CLAIMS FACES REMOVAL: DHS Percival's directive will help further implement policies similar to those from President Donald Trump’s March 2025 executive order, "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," according to DHS. That order outlines sweeping changes to voter registration, voting machine standards, and mail-in ballot rules, leaning heavily on the administration's stated goals of preventing non-citizen voting and reducing systemic errors. In recent months, several undocumented immigrants have been charged with voting illegally in U.S. elections. In March, Mauritanian citizen Mahady Sacko was charged in connection with voter fraud for allegedly voting in every presidential election since 2008, authorities said at the time. In May, four noncitizens were charged with allegedly illegally voting in multiple federal elections and allegedly making false statements while applying for U.S. citizenship. Noncitizens are legally barred from voting in state and federal elections. The directive follows an August 2025 announcement by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which updated its policy manual to bar green card holders who have voted or registered to vote from obtaining citizenship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286794ee6011c3f4ec44a6 Nintendo of America releases teaser trailer confirming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in 2026 te 2026-06-09T19:20:52.082Z Nintendo of America releases teaser trailer confirming Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in 2026 When discussing the short list of some of the greatest video games ever created, that discussion almost has to start with "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for the Nintendo 64. The Zelda series' first jump into the world of 3D gaming introduced a litany of revolutionary gameplay mechanics as well as a timeless story, and still sits on the throne as the highest-rated video game of all time on Metacritic, boasting a 99/100. But with the masterpiece pushing 30 years of age, there are entire generations of gamers who have never experienced the wonder of "Ocarina of Time". Sure, a remake for the Nintendo 3DS was released all the way back in 2011, but that was 15 years ago and was also relegated to a handheld device. 'THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE' REVIEW: A NOSTALGIC BLAST FOR NINTENDO FANS Recently, fans of the series have been clamoring for a full-blown, HD remake of the N64 classic for a bona fide next-generation console, and the rumors started to swirl earlier this year that their dreams would become reality. Nintendo of America confirmed those rumors with a teaser trailer released on its official X account, with a release date of sometime later this year attached to it. OK, let's break this down based on what Nintendo is giving us. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TO FEATURED IN VIDEO GAME AS PART OF CENTENNIAL SEASON For starters, it says 2026, though there is no actual release date or even month to go off of. For all we know, that could mean December 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., and judging by the lack of gameplay in the trailer, that could be a safe bet. Game companies are notorious for withholding gameplay footage from trailers the further out from release they are, so I imagine we aren't getting this new Zelda game anytime soon. Also, the art style of the footage being presented looks a bit more "hyper-realistic" compared to recent games like "Breath of the Wild" and "Tears of the Kingdom," which might rub some fans who were averse to that direction the wrong way. Speaking of fans, in this day and age of online cynicism, public opinion on the trailer is split. Some are pointing out the lack of gameplay as a sign that this might be more of a pipe dream than anything while others are just excited something they've been waiting decades for may finally come to fruition. Full disclosure, "Ocarina of Time" is my favorite video game of all time, so this one is a little personal to me. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I see both sides of the argument. It was a little anticlimactic to see zero gameplay footage, but it's also nice to know that we will be getting this long-anticipated remake sometime soon. I have been hardened by years of terrible reboots and remakes that turned out to be nothing more than soulless cash grabs, so my guard is up for whenever this bad boy decides to drop. I would be lying, however, if I said my inner 7-year-old didn't perk up after seeing this post on my X timeline earlier this morning. Hold your breath, Zelda fans. The wait is almost over (maybe). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28657aee6011c3f4ec4458 Arizona’s fake electors deserve a full legal reckoning, not a procedural escape hatch te 2026-06-09T19:11:54.411Z Arizona’s fake electors deserve a full legal reckoning, not a procedural escape hatch Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes addresses the crowd at the Arizona Capitol during the No Kings protest on Oct. 18, 2025, in Phoenix, Ariz. Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror It would be a lot easier for everyone to forget about the fake electors who schemed to keep Donald Trump in power. But I’m glad Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes doesn’t give up that easily. Mayes has said she’s undeterred after the Arizona Supreme Court dealt a blow to her felony indictments against the 11 Arizona Republicans who falsely claimed they could cast electoral votes and seven other conspirators tied to Trump’s campaign on charges including conspiracy, fraudulent schemes and forgery. Lower courts ruled that the indictments were improper because state prosecutors failed to give the grand jury a copy of the 1887 Electoral Count Act, which the accused said absolved them of any wrongdoing. The high court declined to consider Mayes’ appeal, which means she must take it back to a grand jury or end the whole thing. While the ruling is a huge setback for Mayes, it is not a vindication for the fake electors who tried to overturn the 2020 election. Former President Joe Biden won Arizona by 10,457 votes against Trump, who has never accepted that defeat — and is still peddling conspiracies about how the election was “stolen” from him at every chance.    The fake electors, among them then-Arizona Republican Party Chairwoman Kelli Ward, didn’t just amplify Trump’s lies but actually signed and submitted paperwork to the U.S. Congress claiming he had won. Don’t minimize, excuse or forget their actions Had this scheme succeeded, it would have been the end of our democratic republic. The system held only because lawyers, judges, election officials and us — the American people — stopped the assault against the transfer of power. Why should the fake electors get away with it? The late former Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich didn’t pursue anything against the fake electors. Mayes, a Democrat, narrowly won in 2022 and took the case to a grand jury, which returned an indictment in 2024. Even though the indictments have been tossed, Arizona courts haven’t cleared the fake electors. Nor have they ruled that their conduct was lawful. And the courts haven’t addressed the core allegations against the Arizona electors and others, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. What the courts decided is a technicality The Electoral Count Act of 1887 governs the certification of presidential elections. Defense lawyers argued that the law allowed multiple slates of electors to be submitted to Congress. Congress amended that law in 2022 to make clear that a state may submit only one slate of electors, certified by the governor. The ruling against Mayes’ case was a procedural one, not a moral or legal exoneration. The courts have yet to rule on the substance of what the fake electors did. Mayes could walk away and perhaps score some political points with moderate Republicans in this year’s midterm elections. But doing so would send exactly the wrong message. It would justify organized attempts to nullify lawful votes.   Who are Arizona’s fake electors? We must name each of them     Kelli Ward, former chair of the Arizona Republican Party, and her husband, Michael.     State Republican Sen. Jake Hoffman.     Former Sen. Anthony Kern     Tyler Bowyer, chief operating officer of Turning Point USA     Nancy Cottle, a longtime Republican activist     James Lamon, an unsuccessful 2022 U.S. Senate candidate     Robert Montgomery, former chair of the Cochise County Republican Committee     Samuel Moorhead, former chair of the Gila County Republican Party     Gregory Safsten, former executive director of the Arizona Republican Party     Loraine Pellegrino, former president of Ahwatukee Republican Women, who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of filing a false document It’s also important to remember that Trump issued federal pardons to the fake electors, but those pardons don’t apply to state charges. A full legal reckoning against the fake electors is necessary to affirm this country still believes in the rule of law. Without that reckoning, the core question would be hanging over our state and country forever. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286563ee6011c3f4ec4439 Bystanders hailed as 'heroic' after intervening in brutal knife attack by Sudanese migrant in UK te 2026-06-09T19:11:31.368Z Bystanders hailed as 'heroic' after intervening in brutal knife attack by Sudanese migrant in UK A man in his 40s was hospitalized with serious injuries after a brutal knife attack in Northern Ireland, as police arrested a Sudanese migrant on suspicion of attempted murder.  The attack happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday in north Belfast, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The victim suffered serious injuries to his face, neck, back and eyes, while police said they recovered what they believe was a kitchen knife at the scene. Video circulating online appeared to show members of the public confronting the attacker, including one person wielding a hurling stick. PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson praised the bystanders as "heroic," saying their intervention helped save the victim’s life, according to the BBC. Police initially said the suspect was Somali but later corrected that he is believed to be Sudanese, describing the change as part of a "fast-time investigation." Henderson said police understand the suspect came into Northern Ireland from Dublin, Ireland and had been granted leave to remain, though he said the Home Office would provide further clarity on his status. WAVE OF ALLEGED MIGRANT MURDERS IGNITES FURY ACROSS US AS OFFICIALS WARN OF MORE CARNAGE, CRACKDOWN NEEDED "At this stage, we have no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident," Henderson said, while stressing that the investigation remains in its early stages. "However, I must stress, we are still at the early stages of our investigation," he said, according to The Sun. Alan Mendoza, executive director of the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital that the attack exposed what he described as failures in Britain’s immigration system. "Britain’s broken border and migration system has been put into stark relief once more with this tragic — and entirely avoidable — case," Mendoza said. "This man should never ever have been in the U.K., let alone been granted ‘leave to remain.’ The Irish border is the soft underbelly for a process the British public has long since lost confidence in, as well as in those administering it politically. Nothing short of a revolution in who we allow into the U.K. and how will satisfy a people fed up with false promises about immigration change." ILLEGAL ALIEN MURDER SUSPECT AVOIDED SYSTEM AS ICE PUSHES DEM GOVERNOR TO KEEP HIM LOCKED UP The swift response from Prime Minister Keir Starmer marked a notable contrast with the case of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old who was stabbed and then handcuffed by police after his attacker accused him of making racist remarks. Starmer faced criticism from some conservatives over his response to that case. Starmer quickly posted on X that the attack was "sickening," adding: "I have absolutely no tolerance for abhorrent scenes of violence like this on our streets." He said his thoughts were with the victim and thanked first responders, including members of the public who intervened. The attack prompted political reaction across the U.K. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called on authorities to reveal the suspect’s identity and immigration status. "What happened in Belfast last night is horrific. The authorities must reveal the identity and status of the attacker immediately. The public are entitled to the truth," Farage wrote on X. FARAGE SLAMS SECRET AFGHAN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT TO UK, CLAIMS SEX OFFENDERS AMONG ARRIVALS Robert Jenrick also wrote on X: "We’ve woken up to truly barbaric footage on a street in Belfast. Of a kind you’d think you’d never see in this country. For years now I’ve urged the police to spell out the basic, sober facts, as they have them, when there are horrors like this." Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said people would ask whether there had been "failings around our borders," according to GB News. Northern Ireland’s main political parties issued a joint statement condemning the violence and urging the public not to share graphic footage of the attack. "There is no place in our society for this kind of brutality. Our immediate thoughts are with the victim and his family, and we hope he makes a full and complete recovery," the parties said, according to GB News. Police said they had declared a critical incident and would increase their presence across Northern Ireland amid calls for protests. Officials urged calm and asked the public to allow the investigation to proceed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28654fee6011c3f4ec4430 Students for Life spokeswoman defiant after Antifa 'death cult' mobbed her, celebrated Charlie Kirk's murder te 2026-06-09T19:11:11.450Z Students for Life spokeswoman defiant after Antifa 'death cult' mobbed her, celebrated Charlie Kirk's murder A Students for Life spokeswoman was mobbed by a group of radical Antifa agitators who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination during Turning Point USA's Women's Leadership Summit in Texas over the weekend. Lydia Taylor Davis saw the deranged group outside the San Antonio convention center where the event was being held and said they were harassing women coming in and out of the venue. She grabbed her microphone to start a conversation with the group — and that's when things got chaotic. "I went over with my microphone to start asking questions, to have peaceful dialogue, but it turns out that the left is incapable of peaceful dialogue, and it quickly resulted in screaming where they called me a Nazi [and] a fascist," Davis told Fox News Digital. In the video, one agitator can be seen intentionally and repeatedly coughing on Davis, another blared a siren directly in front of her face and a third threw water on her. The group of instigators hurled graphic insults, some of them sexual in nature, at her. ANTIFA VIOLENCE EXPOSES UC BERKELEY’S HYPOCRISY ON FREE SPEECH AND TOLERANCE "Oink, oink, piggy piggy, we don't want you in our city," the group chanted during the ordeal. Davis was most shocked by the outright support for and open mocking of Kirk's assassination. Kirk lost his life on Sept. 10 when he was shot and killed while speaking at a Turning Point USA event on the campus of Utah Valley University. "People mocked the death of Charlie Kirk. One Antifa protester dressed himself or herself as Charlie Kirk with a mask and everything and mocked his death by impersonating it," she said. BOB VYLAN RESPONDS TO CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION WITH 'REST IN PISS' COMMENT DURING HIS SHOW Davis told Fox News Digital that she wasn't surprised by the Antifa mob's violent antics. "It was very hard and tragic and to see this weekend protesters mocking [Kirk's] death, to see someone fall over pretending to be him, dressed up as him, mocking a father of young children who was assassinated for free speech," she said. "It is ironic that they were calling me a fascist while celebrating someone who was assassinated for having free speech, for sharing his opinions. That is fascism." In the video, a person wearing a head covering resembling Kirk stood next to Davis. The person under the mask said that they support assassinations. DAVID MARCUS: DEMOCRATS MUST STOP THEIR DEADLY ANTI-FASCISM COSPLAY "I support assassinating fascists," the person said. They balked when asked what a fascist is, saying: "Girl, I'm not here to have this conversation with you." ‘FEARLESS’ TOUR TAKES CHARLIE KIRK’S FREE SPEECH MISSION TO COLLEGES NATIONWIDE One man screamed, "F--- Charlie Kirk," only inches from Davis' face. "They were trying to shut down the event, and it was very disturbing to see that for me as someone who loved Charlie Kirk, and he was a great partner of us in the pro-life movement," said Davis. "And so it was devastating, but again, just a reminder of the culture of death that we are facing and the importance of our work as we fight for life and fight for truth in this very hostile environment." Davis acknowledged that her work in the conservative movement is dangerous, and revealed that she brings security guards and wears a bulletproof vest at events. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE SEES SPIKE IN VOLUNTEERS AFTER CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION "Whether it's getting involved with Turning Point or Students for Life of America, everyone should be getting involved, and I think the violence of the left shows how urgent this is," she said. "We are truly dealing with a culture of death, and so there is a place for everyone in the pro-life movement, and we need everyone involved urgently." She also said the work Students for Life is doing genuinely changes hearts and minds. "I have people all the time become pro-life because they see these videos of the violence of the pro-war movement, the violence of the left, and they realize that that's not the side of love and tolerance that they're branded as," she said. "It's amazing to be involved in this movement that is truly the side of truth and peace, in a side that can actually have dialogue and disagreements without screaming and yelling at each other. I think it just goes to show that we are the winning side, that we don't have to use those violent, angry tactics." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28653bee6011c3f4ec4427 Rhode Island teacher who called slain Charlie Kirk 'garbage' honored in high school yearbook te 2026-06-09T19:10:51.451Z Rhode Island teacher who called slain Charlie Kirk 'garbage' honored in high school yearbook A Rhode Island high school teacher who sparked outrage after referring to slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk as "garbage" following his assassination has been honored in the school's 2026 yearbook, reigniting criticism over the educator's comments and the school's response. Shortly after Kirk’s public assassination on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during his "American Comeback Tour," Benjamin Fillo, a social studies teacher at Barrington High School in Rhode Island, posted a video online saying that Kirk "hated the LGBTQ community" and "hated women’s rights." Fillo, who was placed on administrative leave after his video post, also said in a video that Kirk "thought he proved how tough he was with his words ... What a piece of garbage. Look what happens ... Bye, Charlie!" RHODE ISLAND TEACHER WHO CALLED CHARLIE KIRK 'PIECE OF GARBAGE' SET TO RETURN TO CLASSROOM AFTER SUSPENSION Fillo subsequently returned to teaching on Dec. 1 despite having violated the district’s social media policy, interim Superintendent Bob Mitchell of Barrington Public Schools said in an email obtained by Fox News Digital.  The yearbook recognition comes months after the teacher's remarks about Kirk circulated online, drawing backlash and criticism. The recognition reads, in part, "Any student at BHS who has the opportunity to learn from you should consider themselves fortunate. If we've taken away anything from our time with you, it's an understanding of what good can come from approaching life with the same effervescence and dedication that you bring to every class you teach. If we had to ask for one last lesson, however, it would be on how to dress as fly as the one and only fashion icon of BHS."  The dedication was signed by "Karthik and Nachi on behalf of the Class of 2026," and in a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Barrington Public Schools said the dedication is determined by the senior class. RI SCHOOL WANTS TO CHARGE MOM $117K TO SEE CURRICULUM FROM TEACHER WHO CALLED CHARLIE KIRK ‘PIECE OF GARBAGE’ "The Barrington High School yearbook dedication is voted on exclusively by the senior class as part of the student-led production of the yearbook," the spokesperson said. "As we celebrate the Class of 2026 and the conclusion of another successful school year, our focus remains on recognizing the accomplishments, growth, and contributions of our students." Heather and Jarrod Ryan, who have a son at Barrington High School, told Fox News Digital that they are "deeply disappointed by the selection of a teacher who has openly promoted political violence against a specific party." "This stands in stark contrast to the values of integrity and respect we uphold," they added. "The dedication on the yearbook would have been better suited for the retiring vice principal, who has spent many hours, many days, and a long time with the kids and the community, earning high accolades and deep respect." WHAT TYLER ROBINSON'S DEFENSE WANTS HIDDEN AND WHY PROSECUTORS AND MEDIA SAY NO IN COURT Fox News Digital reached out to Fillo for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286326ee6011c3f4ec43e3 Ask The Vet: Helping dogs acclimate to a new home te 2026-06-09T19:01:58.012Z Ask The Vet: Helping dogs acclimate to a new home The most recent edition of Julianne Miller's Ask the Vet column. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28630aee6011c3f4ec43bb Karmelo Anthony jury reaches verdict in murder trial in Texas track meet stabbing te 2026-06-09T19:01:30.727Z Karmelo Anthony jury reaches verdict in murder trial in Texas track meet stabbing A Collin County jury has reached a verdict in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial over the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Memorial High School student Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. The verdict is expected to be read Tuesday afternoon, following days of emotional testimony from student athletes, police officers, forensic experts and coaches who described the confrontation that ended with Metcalf's death at Kuykendall Stadium on April 2, 2025. Anthony, who was 17 at the time, admitted he stabbed Metcalf but claimed he acted in self-defense. KARMELO ANTHONY JURY BEGINS DELIBERATING, TO CONSIDER MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE IN TRACK MEET MURDER TRIAL At the center of the case was a confrontation that unfolded beneath a Memorial High School team tent during a rainy track meet attended by schools from across North Texas. According to trial testimony, Anthony, a student from a different school, sat beneath the Memorial tent shortly before the confrontation began. Several student athletes testified that they questioned why he was there and repeatedly asked him to leave. Witnesses told jurors that Austin Metcalf eventually approached Anthony and asked him to move. One student testified that Anthony was asked to leave roughly 15 times. Multiple witnesses recalled Anthony responding with statements such as, "Touch me and you'll find out" and "If you want me to move, you have to move me." 🔎 Know something we should investigate? 📩 Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 Share photos on Instagram: @fndstephprice 🎥 Submit compelling video and breaking news footage on X: @Stephenyprice 🗞️ Your information could help uncover the next big story. Several students testified that Anthony became increasingly aggressive as the exchange continued. One witness told jurors it appeared Anthony was provoking Metcalf, while another testified it looked like Anthony was "looking for a fight." Multiple witnesses said they did not believe Metcalf wanted to fight, with one recalling Metcalf saying, "I'm not going to fight you at a track meet." KARMELO ANTHONY DEFENSE RESTS, ATTORNEYS PREP FOR CLOSING ARGUMENTS BEFORE JURY DELIBERATES IN MURDER TRIAL Witnesses also repeatedly referenced Anthony keeping one hand inside his backpack during the exchange. Several students testified they believed Anthony was bluffing when he suggested he had something in the bag. The confrontation turned physical moments later. Witnesses gave differing accounts about exactly how Metcalf touched Anthony before the stabbing, with some describing a shove and others describing a grab. Testimony also varied on whether Metcalf used one hand or two. Anthony then stabbed Metcalf in the chest, according to testimony. KARMELO ANTHONY DEFENSE, PROSECUTORS WAGE FIRST-IMPRESSION WAR AS EMOTIONS ROCK OPENING OF TRIAL: EXPERT Several students said they initially believed Anthony was bluffing. One witness testified that he did not realize Metcalf had been stabbed until he saw Anthony throw an object into the bleachers. Another recalled hearing Metcalf say, "Oh my God." Prosecutors argued that Anthony escalated a verbal disagreement into a deadly encounter by pulling a knife from his backpack and stabbing an unarmed teenager. To support that argument, prosecutors called 21 witnesses, including students who witnessed the confrontation, investigators who processed the crime scene and the medical examiner who performed Metcalf's autopsy. KARMELO ANTHONY’S SELF-DEFENSE CLAIM COULD DEFINE MURDER TRIAL IN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET STABBING: ANALYST Several student witnesses testified that Anthony was the aggressor and that the stabbing did not appear to be an act of self-defense. One witness testified that no one attempted to gang up on Anthony and described the physical contact before the stabbing as "minor pushing at most." Another witness testified that Anthony appeared to be "looking for a fight." Jurors also heard testimony that Anthony told an officer after the stabbing, "I'm not alleged, I did it. He put his hands on me. I told him not to." GRIEVING TEXAS FATHER SPEAKS OUT AFTER SON WAS STABBED TO DEATH AT HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET The medical examiner's testimony was among the most difficult moments of the trial. Metcalf's family left the courtroom while autopsy photographs were shown to the jury and his injuries were described in detail. Defense attorneys argued that Anthony acted in self-defense after being confronted by a larger student and physically touched during the dispute. Throughout the trial, defense attorneys emphasized that Anthony was seated for much of the confrontation while Metcalf and other students were standing nearby. Testimony indicated Metcalf outweighed Anthony by roughly 50 to 60 pounds. SELF-DEFENSE CLAIM IN AUSTIN METCALF SLAYING IS 'UPHILL BATTLE': EXPERT Defense attorneys also highlighted inconsistencies among witness accounts regarding where students were positioned, how many hands Metcalf used when touching Anthony and who was standing nearby at the time of the confrontation. Anthony's track coach testified that athletes from different schools routinely mingle at track meets and said his team lacked enough volunteers to set up a tent that day. He acknowledged, however, that students should leave if asked to leave another team's tent. One of Anthony's friends testified that he had previously spent time under tents belonging to other schools without issue but said he would leave if asked. Defense witnesses also pointed to testimony that another student under the tent knew Anthony and greeted him when he arrived. After the prosecution rested its case, defense attorneys moved for a directed verdict, arguing prosecutors had failed to prove their case. The judge denied the motion. The trial frequently shifted from legal arguments to raw emotion. AMERICA STILL CAN'T PUT DOWN THE RACE CARD. AND IT'S THE SHAME OF OUR NATION Several teenage witnesses became emotional while recounting the events of April 2, 2025. One testified while holding a football because it helped calm his nerves. Another gripped a yellow stress ball throughout his testimony. That witness, a football player and track athlete, told jurors that his father had recently been murdered in California. He described Metcalf as a football captain and mentor who believed in him. A recent Liberty High School graduate became emotional while recalling seeing Metcalf bleeding after the stabbing. Witnesses repeatedly described Metcalf as a leader, teammate and role model. One student testified that Metcalf was "always leading" and "always protecting us." Another recalled Metcalf telling Anthony, "I'm not going to fight you at a track meet." The trial also brought renewed attention to the devastation suffered by the Metcalf family. Austin's twin brother, Hunter, witnessed the stabbing and was with Austin in his final moments. Austin Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, has repeatedly spoken publicly about losing his son. GOT A TIP? "Austin was the light of my life," Metcalf previously told Fox News. Metcalf said his son died in Hunter's arms. FOLLOW US ON X "This person made a bad choice and affected both his family and my family forever," he said. Despite the tragedy, Metcalf publicly expressed forgiveness toward Anthony. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "People ask me, how can you forgive this other person?" Metcalf told Fox News. "I forgive the other person because the forgiveness is not for him. The forgiveness is for me so I can have peace. His life is destroyed. My life is destroyed." The case drew national attention in the months leading up to trial, fueled by public debate over Anthony's self-defense claim, questions surrounding race and demonstrations organized by supporters of both families. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The attention surrounding the case extended beyond the courtroom and often played out outside the Collin County courthouse. Throughout the trial, a small group of Anthony supporters gathered outside carrying signs reading "Justice for Karmelo Anthony." At times, supporters chanted and held demonstrations in the courthouse parking lot. While tensions occasionally flared between supporters and passersby, no major confrontations were reported. On the day the jury was expected to begin deliberations, Dominique Alexander and the Next Generation Action Network, the activist group that has publicly supported Anthony's family since shortly after the stabbing, held a news conference outside the courthouse urging supporters to remain peaceful and respect the judicial process. In a statement, the organization warned against individuals it described as seeking to provoke confrontations and called for demonstrations to remain focused on "justice, fairness, due process, and equal protection under the law." The group also condemned threats, political violence and extremist rhetoric directed at anyone connected to the case, including Anthony, his family, supporters, journalists and court personnel. The demonstrations reflected the national attention the case attracted, with supporters and critics debating Anthony's self-defense claim, the role race played in public reaction to the case and broader questions about justice and accountability. Meanwhile, Metcalf's family repeatedly urged the public to focus on Austin's life and the facts presented in court. Fox News' Brooke Taylor, Lindsey Reese, Peter Cuddihy and Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2862e2ee6011c3f4ec43af Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in High-Stakes Maine Primary te 2026-06-09T19:00:50.729Z Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in High-Stakes Maine Primary A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2862cdee6011c3f4ec4393 Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?  te 2026-06-09T19:00:29.281Z Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?  If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2860f1ee6011c3f4ec434d Pro wrestler Joe Coffey says he felt his last few years were 'kinda wasted,' looks forward to growth with MLW te 2026-06-09T18:52:33.607Z Pro wrestler Joe Coffey says he felt his last few years were 'kinda wasted,' looks forward to growth with MLW Joe Coffey was one of the pro wrestling stars who joined Major League Wrestling (MLW) over the last year to bolster its star-laden roster. Coffey, a former WWE NXT wrestler, joined the company with his Gallus stablemates Mark Coffey and Wolfgang. The group rebranded as Glasgow Boys on Top (GBOT) and are looking to add some gold around their waists. Coffey was with WWE until May 2025 when the trio departed. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I feel like I just want more character development," Coffey told Fox News Digital when asked why MLW was the right place for him. "I want to be able to tell a story. The past couple years I just felt as if that kinda fell by the wayside and was kinda wasted. I have a lot to offer. So does Mark (Coffey). So does Wolfie (Wolfgang). "I’m really looking forward to just sinking my teeth in and telling some great stories. I got some great ideas and Court (Bauer) has been very collaborative and stuff like that. I can’t thank them enough for giving us an opportunity. I think it’s a perfect fit for just now." Coffey added that he hoped to have a title around his waist sooner rather than later and wished that for all of GBOT, not just himself. PRO WRESTLING STAR TREVOR LEE SIGNS MLW DEAL, TALKS GOALS WITH COMPANY "I hope I have a title around my waist," he said. "I think we’re coming, especially now, the GBOT, it’s gotta be pure violence, to be honest. We have had restrictors, orders, before but now when we’re in the ring we just gotta be dominant. As Conor McGregor said a few years ago, we’re not here to take part. We’re here to take over. "I’m not here to make up numbers. I’m here to show who I am. Quite frankly, I feel as though I’ve been wasted the past couple years so it’s just time to step up again and go, ‘Na, I’m Joe Coffey by the way. Just to let you know.’ I used to wrestle Hall of Famers, sold-out arenas, been a main-event player before that. So, na, na, I got my pedigree. I’m not going to rest on my laurels. But I’m here." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "MLW Fusion" debuted on Veeps earlier this month, putting the promotion on a global streaming platform for free and opening it up to a new audience. Coffey called it a "massive" move for MLW and said that new fans can expect a fresh emphasis on storylines that no other company has. "Actually watching ‘Fusion’ (last) Saturday, I feel as if ‘MLW Fusion’ has what the pro wrestling world is missing," Coffey said. "It has something for everyone. There’s great storylines going on at one time. Again, I feel that’s missing in modern pro wrestling. So watching it, I was like, this is such a good show. "I can’t wait for it to take on and let people see what we’ve been doing. … The feedback has been nothing but positive. I’m really positive and looking forward to the future with MLW." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2860ddee6011c3f4ec4344 Jon Stewart ridiculed Kristen Welker over response to Trump walking out on interview te 2026-06-09T18:52:13.607Z Jon Stewart ridiculed Kristen Welker over response to Trump walking out on interview Comedian Jon Stewart took aim at NBC's Kristen Welker on Monday, targeting her response to President Donald Trump walking out of a "Meet the Press" interview on Sunday. On "The Daily Show," Stewart discussed Trump ending the interview with Welker after calling her, and other major media outlets, "crooked." The comedian overwhelmingly criticized the president during his segment but also honed in on the NBC host's response to Trump walking out. "But this is where Kristen Welker nearly undoes all of the good work she did with one of the worst pleas in the history of journalism," Stewart said. As Trump walked off, Welker said, "Mr. President, let’s ... please, I traveled all the way to Wisconsin." THE ‘CROOKED’ CHARGE AGAINST NBC: WHY THE DONALD TRUMP-KRISTEN WELKER SLUGFEST WENT OFF THE RAILS Stewart mocked Welker's remarks, joking, "You can't leave, sir! I was in business class! Mr. President, please, Wisconsin, 'Wheel of Fortune' is on an hour earlier here. These people are savages. Their Chinese restaurants only serve Szechuan, no Cantonese to be found. We'll all die of consumption." "But you know what? Maybe finally this moment will give journalists permission to not back down. To not just leave it there and move on. And to finally be honest about Trump's inability to be challenged in the moment," Stewart said. He then showed a clip of Welker explaining that she and the president acknowledged difficulties posed during the interview due to bad weather. Stewart yelled, "You were inside! There was no challenge from the rain! F--- that! No! Donald Trump was not thrown off by the ambient noise during the interview. In fact, ambient farm rain is the least disruptive noise environment he conducts interviews in!" THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S TOP MEDIA MOMENTS AND CLASHES OVER FIRST 100 DAYS Multiple times during the interview, the NBC host acknowledged the sound of the rain at the interview location. "This would be the first of multiple interruptions due to weather. Rain on the metal roof making it difficult for both of us to hear each other," Welker said at one point. "As we’re having this conversation, we can hear a little bit of rain." The president also acknowledged at one point, "a lot of rain." "Donald Trump didn't storm out because of the rain. He stormed out because he was challenged, not because he was distracted," Stewart said. "So maybe it's time we stop making excuses for that man in order to preserve access to his constant bulls---." Welker said at the end of the segment that Trump agreed to another interview on "Meet the Press." Stewart reacted, "There you go. And what are the odds that the result of that interview will be any different?" NBC News declined to comment when Fox News Digital reached out for a response. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Trump stormed out of the interview on Sunday after accusing NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN of being "crooked" during a final exchange over his claims about U.S. elections. "You’re a one-sided crooked network," Trump told Welker. "Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time." "I sat in the rain with you for an hour," Trump said. "On and off in the rain, and I’ve given you enough time. You ought to straighten out your press, because you know what? A country can never be great with a dishonest press." Fox News' CJ Womack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2860c9ee6011c3f4ec433b Trump on verge of securing $70B ICE funding victory after House clears hurdle te 2026-06-09T18:51:53.696Z Trump on verge of securing $70B ICE funding victory after House clears hurdle President Donald Trump moved one step closer Tuesday to locking in immigration enforcement funding through the end of his presidency.  Republicans’ $70 billion immigration enforcement and border security measure advanced along party lines during a test vote of 213-211. All Democrats present voted "no" during the procedural vote, which tend to be party-line. The Senate-passed measure now heads to a vote on final passage in the House, where it is expected to be approved as early as Tuesday evening. Given Republicans' slim majority in the lower chamber, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., can afford to spare just a handful of votes. We need to fully fund this department, especially at a time of heightened security threats," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said Tuesday.  DOZEN GOP REBELS FAIL TO PERMANENTLY KILL TRUMP'S CONTROVERSIAL $2B FUND Tuesday's vote came after the Senate approved the GOP-authored measure largely along party lines 52-47 last week, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, joining Democrats to vote against the package. House Republicans chose to leave Washington for the weekend rather than begin advancing the bill Friday.  Republicans have sought to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for months amid entrenched opposition from Democrats, who refused to sign off on new funding without sweeping reforms.  "Giving a $70 billion blank check to ICE, who has a history of brutalizing, terrorizing communities, killing U.S. citizens, is not what we should be doing," House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said Wednesday. "Those agencies need accountability and oversight. We should not be giving them more resources without also conditioning accountability." Democrats' objections helped spark the longest shutdown in American history, though, in the end, the party secured no reforms. GOP leadership ultimately decided to pursue the partisan budget reconciliation process to fund both agencies through fiscal year 2029, allowing the party to steer around Democrats' opposition. Trump initially gave congressional Republicans a June 1 deadline to secure funding for ICE and CBP, but intra-party opposition to the president's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" delayed the measure's passage. Some Republicans feared people convicted of violent offenses, including assaulting police officers, in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot could access taxpayer funds. Meanwhile, Democrats labeled the funding pot a "slush fund" designed to pay off the president's political allies. A coalition of congressional Republicans also rebelled against the inclusion of $1 billion in security upgrades for the president's ballroom project, which is already under construction. The president has previously said the East Wing project would be funded through private donations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2860b5ee6011c3f4ec4332 Navy veteran among trio who allegedly wanted to behead soldier and fund ISIS drone attacks on Americans te 2026-06-09T18:51:33.759Z Navy veteran among trio who allegedly wanted to behead soldier and fund ISIS drone attacks on Americans Three men, including a U.S. Navy veteran, have been charged with conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State (ISIS) terror group, federal authorities announced. According to the Justice Department, the suspects plotted violence against American troops, with one expressing a desire to behead a female soldier and another stating it would be "sick" if his name were written on a drone used to attack Americans. Bisaam Ghafoor, 21, of Leawood, Kansas; Elias Shamsaldeen, 21, of Porterville, California; and Bereen Dzayee, 25, of Lakeside, California, were arrested after collectively sending over $2,000 to an individual they believed was a member of ISIS, according to a federal criminal complaint filed in Kansas. "This administration has put terrorists, cartels, and gangs on notice," Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. "Today’s arrest of three individuals who allegedly conspired to provide material support to ISIS makes clear our commitment to taking down terrorist networks—anywhere. Thanks to the vigilance of the FBI, their alleged scheme was dismantled and further acts of violence against U.S. service members were prevented." Dzayee served in the U.S. Navy from 2021 to 2024, deployed aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain, according to his service record the Navy provided to Fox News Digital.  FBI ARRESTS MAN IN CALIFORNIA FOR ALLEGEDLY ATTEMPTING TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ISIS; EXPLOSIVES SEIZED Federal prosecutors stated that from February 2025 through June 2026, the three men used Discord chats, voice calls and other messaging platforms to coordinate their support for ISIS, pledge allegiance to the group and plot attacks against U.S. military personnel. The FBI initially identified the trio through social media posts promoting the terrorist organization, court documents state. According to the complaint, the suspects believed their funds were being used to purchase advanced weaponry. Shamsaldeen allegedly provided money for drones intended to kill American service members deployed overseas, while Ghafoor’s name was ultimately written onto the projectile of a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) slated for an overseas attack, federal prosecutors said in a complaint.  AMERICAN EXTREMIST ADMITS BANKROLLING ISIS TERRORISTS, PLOTTING US VIOLENCE WITH HOMEMADE BOMB: FEDS The court filings detail alleged deeply disturbing conversations between the co-conspirators. During discussions about funding drone strikes, Ghafoor allegedly exclaimed that it would be "sick" if his name was written directly onto an attack drone, the complaint said.  In separate exchanges, Ghafoor also allegedly claimed he had always wanted to kill a female soldier by beheading, adding, "I wish I could kill 300,000,000 Americans." Meanwhile, Shamsaldeen allegedly expressed a desire to stab an American service member and shared that his mother had encouraged her children to grow up and kill Americans, according to court documents. He also admitted to playing violent video games while fantasizing that the gameplay was part of a real-world terrorist operation, the complaint said. Dzayee, the Navy veteran, allegedly suggested targeting U.S. Green Berets and Special Forces units according to prosecutors. To conceal the illicit nature of their transactions, Dzayee allegedly suggested masking the transfers to ISIS as a "donation" or "charity." Investigators noted the suspects also attempted to move funds using a cryptocurrency ATM, though those specific transactions ultimately failed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28608dee6011c3f4ec4327 House Votes to Advance $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill te 2026-06-09T18:50:53.767Z House Votes to Advance $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration Bill The test vote cleared the way for final passage of Republicans’ megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a286076ee6011c3f4ec4301 Arizona ranks among worst states for bilingual preschoolers, new report finds te 2026-06-09T18:50:30.242Z Arizona ranks among worst states for bilingual preschoolers, new report finds Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285e7fee6011c3f4ec42c5 New trailer released for upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars' with Jacob Elordi te 2026-06-09T18:42:07.608Z New trailer released for upcoming post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars' with Jacob Elordi A new preview is out for the upcoming movie "The Dog Stars." Basic info: TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S HIT CIA/MILITARY SERIES 'LIONESS' GETS OFFICIAL SEASON RELEASE DATE ON PARAMOUNT+ New preview released for "The Dog Stars" There's a lot to be excited about with "The Dog Stars," from its intriguing plot to the talent attached to the project. Ridley Scott is one of the best filmmakers on the planet. "Black Hawk Down" remains an untouchable masterpiece. Now, he's bringing fans a post-apocalyptic thriller with an outrageously stacked cast. It looks like it's going to be an epic ride, judging from the preview. 'WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY' REVIEW: DANIEL CRAIG RETURNS TO SOLVE A MURDER IN STAR-STUDDED SEQUEL Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. I think this movie is definitely going to be a must-watch when it hits theaters, and Ridley Scott is only part of the reason why I'm so excited. The cast is truly outstanding. Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley are all incredibly talented. Brolin is simply exceptional in everything he appears in. Give "Sicario" a shot if you've never seen it before. He puts on an acting masterclass. Now, he's teaming up with Ridley Scott. It's hard to imagine the end result won't be worth checking out. What do you think about the preview for "The Dog Stars"? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285e55ee6011c3f4ec429f Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general te 2026-06-09T18:41:25.126Z Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285e41ee6011c3f4ec4296 Rock singer Maynard James Keenan sued by business partner over Arizona gin venture te 2026-06-09T18:41:05.127Z Rock singer Maynard James Keenan sued by business partner over Arizona gin venture Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285e2dee6011c3f4ec428d Stegeman: Trump v. Slaughter poses grave threat to business if Supreme Court upholds FTC dismissal te 2026-06-09T18:40:45.130Z Stegeman: Trump v. Slaughter poses grave threat to business if Supreme Court upholds FTC dismissal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285e18ee6011c3f4ec4282 Downtown Tucson mural celebrates women's history te 2026-06-09T18:40:24.169Z Downtown Tucson mural celebrates women's history A new two-story mural in downtown Tucson honors the women who have shaped Southern Arizona's culture and history, from Tohono O'odham basket weavers to tamale-making grandmothers. Rio Nuevo commissioned muralists Jessica Gonzales, Camila Ibarra and Pen Macias to create the piece near the corner of North Court Avenue and West Washington Street, spanning two walls of the Ceres building and two walls across the street leading into Jojo's Restaurant. Rio Nuevo hosted a watch party May 21, giving the public a chance to watch Gonzales, Ibarra and Macias paint the final touches on the mural, which was months in the making. The artists visited the Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón Museum and participated in walking tours of the area, speaking with historians and photographers before finalizing their design, which took around three weeks to complete. "They presented a design to us that just brought tears to our eyes," said Rio Nuevo board member Jannie Cox, who oversees the group's funding for mural projects across downtown Tucson. "These buildings just needed something more. We want it to be about the history of Tucson, and we want people to walk into it and become part of it." The mural's theme is "Women Weaving History," designed so that everyday women can see themselves in the figures depicted. The mural honors Tohono O'odham women, depicting a woman weaving a basket, women playing tóka, a traditional game played with oars made from mesquite branches and leather, and women planting crops at the base of Sentinel Peak along what was once the Santa Cruz River. A Tohono O'odham woman weaving a basket, one of the figures depicted in the "Women Weaving History" mural in downtown Tucson. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The mural also features the "three sisters," corn, squash and beans, honoring crops central to the region, and women on horseback leading a procession for El Día de San Juan, a celebration commemorating St. John the Baptist and the arrival of summer rain. A dog, butterfly and stork are hidden within the mural as a nod to the building's history as The Stork's Nest, Tucson's first maternity ward, established in 1922. The mural incorporates additional symbols rooted in the region's living history, including the Tohono O'odham Maze of Life, the Embroidered Sun and traditional Zarape textiles. "We saw the owner of that building tearing down some wallpaper that the previous owner covered the building with, and they discovered a wallpaper that had a dog and a butterfly in it that was dated to when the maternity ward was here in the 1930s," Ibarra said. For Ibarra, the project was a natural extension of a lifelong creative instinct. "I think the earliest memory I have ever, is of me creating a scooter out of construction paper in preschool, and everyone's reaction is what stuck with me: maybe I'm good at making things," Ibarra said. Ibarra landed her first mural project in high school, but her path to becoming a muralist was not linear. She initially attended college to become an engineer, finding a position in the field after graduation. "That felt like a safer route for me. But throughout that whole experience, I was always painting," Ibarra said. She painted on weekends, after work and sometimes late into the night. "It kind of stuck … and finally, about a little over a year ago, I went (into painting) full time, just because it got to the point where I had to turn down mural projects because I was working too much," Ibarra said. An attendee holds a signed print of the "Women Weaving History" mural at Rio Nuevo's May 21 watch party in downtown Tucson. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. When Rio Nuevo reached out to Ibarra about the project, she responded within seconds. She reflected on the process, saying it was a bonding experience not only for the artists but also for the community. "It was a great opportunity to learn and get to know each other better. Our bond has been so great ever since we've worked on this. It's just been the most rewarding thing," Ibarra said. "Women pass down traditions, pass down culture, wear it on their sleeves, and just I want them to feel a connection to women when they see this mural. It really connects with people in the community." That connection to generational tradition runs through the mural itself, which also features a grandmother teaching her granddaughter to make tamales, figures inspired by Macias' own daughter and grandmother. Also known as "The Desert Pen," Macias describes her style as colorful and whimsical. She has been creating art since she was old enough to pick up a crayon, eventually attending art school after creating her first mural at 15. She continued pursuing art in college and has been creating murals for more than two decades. "It's such an incredible honor to do this project with these other women. They're women I've known for several years, but haven't gotten to work professionally with before," Macias said. "(Rio Nuevo) sent us a group text, and they were like, 'Would you like to do this project together?' and I was like, 'Absolutely!' That's the dream." Muralist Pen Macias puts the finishing touches on the figure of her daughter during Rio Nuevo's May 21 watch party for the "Women Weaving History" mural. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Macias called the experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly celebrate women. "There's not a lot of public art for the women of our city," she said, noting that the two restaurants located closest to the mural, Jojo's and Ceres, are both women-owned. "The story we really want to tell is just how women are keeping our culture alive. I hope people come and see this wall and see the women in their life that make their life so colorful." For Gonzales, the project carried a similar personal weight. A painter, muralist and interdisciplinary artist, Gonzales said she has been making art for as long as she can remember. "My family is artistic … and my mom recognized it at a young age, it was always very, very supported," Gonzales said. "I felt fortunate enough to always know that it was gonna be my path in life." It was Gonzales' first collaboration with Rio Nuevo, but working alongside Macias and Ibarra, both of whom had previously worked with the organization, put her at ease. "I appreciated the concept of having three women collaborate on this project," Gonzales said. "We got to work together to really make sure that our vision for the project felt like the right thing for the wall, and I really felt like we took a lot of time and effort to come up with something that felt genuine and authentic. It felt like it was a really good marriage of opinions and input." Gonzales said the project was also an opportunity to grow as an artist. "I've learned a lot from these women and from this experience, and it feels really invaluable as an artist for those reasons," Gonzales said. "The fact that we all have very different visual languages and different styles and interests. Putting them together has meant that I've had to kind of get outside of my box and try new color palettes (and look) at composition differently. I'm going to take pieces of this, and I'm going to carry them through into my personal work, which is really cool." Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28597eee6011c3f4ec41e2 Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau pack on the PDA in affectionate red carpet debut at Tribeca Festival te 2026-06-09T18:20:46.238Z Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau pack on the PDA in affectionate red carpet debut at Tribeca Festival Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau took their romance to the red carpet. The pop superstar and the former Canadian prime minister turned heads Monday night when they made their red carpet debut together at the Tribeca Festival, putting their romance front and center with a series of affectionate poses. Perry, 41, and Trudeau, 54, cozied up for photographers at the premiere of "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris" in New York City, smiling, embracing and sharing intimate moments throughout the appearance. KATY PERRY KISSES JUSTIN TRUDEAU IN INTIMATE HOLIDAY PHOTOS FEATURING EX ORLANDO BLOOM In one photo, Perry rested her hand on Trudeau's chest as the pair locked eyes at one another. Another captured the singer with her arms wrapped around Trudeau's shoulders as they leaned in close. The duo also exchanged playful glances while posing for cameras. The former Canadian leader appeared proud to support Perry as she celebrated the debut of her latest concert film. "This is very different than 'Part of Me,'" the "Firework" singer told People, alluding to her 2012 documentary. "That was more of a documentary about my life, and this is really a concert experience at the highest level for the fans." "I mean, I'm doing all of this for my fans because they are the ones that have helped me along for all these years, over 18 years, and it's just such a fun thing to encapsulate," Perry remarked. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER For the premiere, Perry wore a white halter-neck gown featuring rose designs. She styled her hair in an elegant updo. Trudeau looked sharp in a black suit and white dress shirt. The red carpet outing marks the latest milestone in the pair's increasingly public relationship. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Last October, Perry and Trudeau sparked romance rumors when they were photographed sharing PDA aboard the singer's yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara. One image showed Trudeau kissing Perry on the cheek while pulling her close in an embrace. In another, the "Dark Horse" singer cozied up to Trudeau as he rested a hand on her bottom. The couple's romance emerged after major changes in both of their personal lives. Perry and Orlando Bloom confirmed their split in July 2025 after a decade together, ending one of Hollywood's most high-profile relationships.  Trudeau, meanwhile, announced his separation from wife Sophie Grégoire in 2023 after 18 years of marriage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285753ee6011c3f4ec41a3 Government watchdog: preventable deaths, millions wasted at Trump’s largest immigrant detention camp te 2026-06-09T18:11:31.207Z Government watchdog: preventable deaths, millions wasted at Trump’s largest immigrant detention camp An aerial view of Camp East Montana, an immigrant detention center in El Paso, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Government Accountability Office) WASHINGTON — A hastily constructed immigrant detention facility on a military base in Texas wasted millions in federal funding and failed to meet basic standards, according to a report released Tuesday by a nonpartisan government watchdog.  The report by the Government Accountability Office documenting problems at Camp East Montana is one of the first independent investigations into a facility quickly constructed from the $170 billion in immigration enforcement and detention funding provided by Republicans’ “big beautiful” law enacted in July 2025 as part of the president’s mass deportation campaign. The camp is considered the largest immigrant detention center in the United States. The Department of Defense and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in August 2025 set up the soft-sided detention site of Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. It was intended to hold as many as 5,000 immigrants and is still currently operating under a private  contractor as well as ICE. The facility was plagued with several tuberculosis cases and at least four detainee deaths, with one ruled a homicide by the local coroner. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a suit against the government over inhumane conditions.  “The facility also did not meet key detention standards, risking the safety and security of detained noncitizens and staff,” GAO said. The report came as the U.S. House this week prepares to take final steps to pass a $70 billion package to fund immigration enforcement until the end of fiscal year 2029. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the legislation into law. Congressional Democrats requested that GAO do a report on Camp East Montana, including Sens. Dick Durbin of Illinois, Jack Reed of Rhode Island and Gary Peters of Michigan and Rep. Bennie Thomspon of Mississippi.  Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in a statement that he was concerned the U.S. military was responsible for the quick construction of the detention camp. “Preventable deaths, inhumane conditions, and millions of dollars in waste are the direct result of the Pentagon cutting corners and handing a billion-dollar contract to an inexperienced vendor that wrote its own performance standards,” Reed said. $1.3 billion contract GAO investigators found that the Department of Defense’s contracting vehicle used to handle the $1.3 billion contract for Camp East Montana provided no flexibility and resulted in paying for meals and employee services during times when no immigrants were detained at the facility, resulting in millions of dollars wasted.  For example, the Army paid the full cost for guards, medical services, transportation, meals and other services from Aug. 1, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025, when there were no detainees at the facility, wasting up to $11.5 million, GAO said.  “Further, because the Army set a fixed price for meals based on the capacity of the facility, it paid about an additional $423,000 for meals it did not need when the facility was operating below its designated capacity from August 16, 2025, through September 30, 2025,” according to the GAO report.  Same failures could repeat, GAO says GAO investigators also noted that the same mistakes could be made with the Department of Homeland Security’s ongoing move to spend $38 billion to convert warehouses for the purpose of detaining thousands of immigrants.  “GAO points out that ICE’s planned facility expansion—a $38 billion program to convert warehouses into detention facilities using the same contracting vehicle—risks repeating every one of these failures at a dramatically larger scale,” according to the report.  Investigators made four recommendations, including that ICE consider tiered pricing for food to account for fluctuations in populations of detained immigrants and that ICE ensure that new facilities meet detention standards before housing immigrants.  The report notes that DHS and DOD agreed with the recommendations. DOD deferred comment to DHS, which did not immediately respond to States Newsroom’s request for comment. Homicide investigated Investigators also raised use-of-force concerns, including one in January in which an autopsy found the death of a detainee to be due to asphyxia and ruled it a homicide.  “However, the contractor did not provide use of force and death reports to ICE, as required,” according to the report. “In addition, evidence associated with the incident was missing or destroyed.” Durbin, who is the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee,  called the GAO report “damning.” “We now know even more details of how dangerous and irresponsible the Trump Administration’s mass deportation campaign truly is,” he said in a statement. “Excessive use of force, lacking medical and mental health care, and wasted taxpayer dollars are emblematic of this mass deportation scheme. The American people have rightfully expressed outrage at these policies, and it’s time to hold ICE and their private contractors responsible.” GAO investigators noted several health issues. They pointed out that none of the detainees with HIV or diabetes had treatment plans in place.  Also, facility employees did not follow proper procedure for tuberculosis screening. One contractor used a questionnaire rather than administering the required skin tests for tuberculosis.  Investigators found that as a result in November, a detained immigrant with tuberculosis was housed with the general immigrant population. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28573bee6011c3f4ec4182 Here is how Pat McAfee has surpassed Stephen A Smith as the face of ESPN | Bobby Burack te 2026-06-09T18:11:07.760Z Here is how Pat McAfee has surpassed Stephen A Smith as the face of ESPN | Bobby Burack The New York Knicks hosted their first NBA Finals game since 1999 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. ESPN treated the occasion accordingly, devoting wall-to-wall coverage to the game much like it would a Super Bowl or national championship. However, Stephen A. Smith was noticeably absent from the center of that coverage. "It's kinda crazy how two years ago Stephen A was so heavily featured in ESPN Knicks coverage that he had that infamous entrance with Spike Lee. Now the Knicks are in the Finals and he's basically invisible," sports media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel observed Monday night. Earlier this month, ESPN published a press release outlining its plans for the Knicks-Spurs series. Smith was not mentioned in any role. STEPHEN A. SMITH CLAIMS TRUMP HAS 'NO BUSINESS' ATTENDING KNICKS GAME AT MSG: 'IT IS SELFISH AND NARCISSISTIC' Instead, the release centered on Pat McAfee, who hosted a special alternate broadcast on ESPN while the traditional telecast aired on ABC. There are already discussions about McAfee hosting a similar alt-cast during ESPN's first Super Bowl this season. At the same time, McAfee is reportedly negotiating a new contract with ESPN worth roughly $60 million per year, a 50% increase over his current deal. Such an agreement would put McAfee well ahead of Smith's reported $20 million annual salary. For context, their contracts are structured differently. ESPN pays McAfee through a production agreement for his daily show in addition to a separate salary for College GameDay. Still, the network's willingness to devote that level of money and promotional real estate to McAfee demonstrates where he stands in the pecking order. This is arguably the first time since 2016 that ESPN has viewed a talent as more valuable than Stephen A. Smith. Consider what happened after the Knicks eliminated the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. To fill the void of what would have been Game 5, ESPN handed McAfee a primetime special featuring major sports commissioners, including MLB's Rob Manfred, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, UFC president Dana White and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. In past years, that spot would have almost certainly gone to Smith. ESPN'S STEPHEN A SMITH ACCUSES LEBRON JAMES OF LYING IN INTERVIEW, CLAIMS HE WOULD HAVE 'SWUNG' AT PLAYER The network has good reason to prioritize McAfee. For one, he's 39 years old. Smith is 58. McAfee is also a bigger draw across digital platforms, an area ESPN views as the future of commentary-driven programming. McAfee has made significant gains on Smith in traditional television as well. In recent months, The Pat McAfee Show has posted double-digit year-over-year growth, while "First Take" has struggled to match the broader momentum across ESPN's daytime lineup. Specifically, "The Pat McAfee Show" and "Get Up" were up 16% and 18%, respectively, last month. "First Take", which airs directly between the two programs, increased just 5%. At this point, McAfee is a more enjoyable presenter than Smith. Over the past year, Smith has often appeared increasingly detached from the content. He has made a series of notable mistakes when discussing sports outside the NBA, particularly the NFL. Outside of his frequent and public feuds with athletes, Smith can come across as disengaged on ESPN's airwaves. Sports fans would be justified in wondering whether Smith watches much sports these days. It's also fair to question whether he views his role at ESPN as anything more than a paycheck, given his growing focus on political and cultural commentary outside the company. Perhaps 14 years of repetitive debate television will do that to a person. Regardless, the quality of Smith's work has diminished. His arguments often lack logic, and many of the debates feel forced. Smith hasn't consistently debated a sparring partner of substance since Max Kellerman left the show in 2021. The current "First Take" rotation regularly features Ryan Clark, Cam'ron, Monica McNutt and Kendrick Perkins. Compare that with McAfee's weekly guest list, which has included Nick Saban, Aaron Rodgers and Bill Belichick. McAfee also manages to avoid the types of political and racial controversies that have been so detrimental to ESPN's brand. Simply enjoying and discussing sports remains an underrated quality in media. If anything, Smith needs a new direction. Maybe that means adding a full-time debate partner on "First Take". Maybe it means bringing back Skip Bayless. In any case, dedicating an entire segment during the NBA Finals to criticizing Donald Trump while defending Joe Biden isn't the answer: Stephen A.'s act is tiresome. Admittedly, we weren't sure how long Pat McAfee would last at ESPN. In the past, his stops at Barstool, DAZN, SiriusXM and FanDuel all ended sooner than expected. Yet his tenure at ESPN has gone better than anyone could have predicted. There's a reason the company is looking to extend him despite having two years remaining on his current deal. The reported figures would place him in a tier of media talents that includes only Joe Rogan and Howard Stern. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285712ee6011c3f4ec4164 WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more te 2026-06-09T18:10:26.169Z WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and more Apple primarily made the case for an improved experience with its longstanding Siri assistant, which like most other announcements had a hefty helping of AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285515ee6011c3f4ec4140 Tax incentive could steer investment north of Lake Havasu City te 2026-06-09T18:01:57.928Z Tax incentive could steer investment north of Lake Havasu City A federal tax incentive program could help steer millions of dollars in private investment toward housing, business development and industrial projects north of Lake Havasu City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285500ee6011c3f4ec4134 Lisa Roman and Rebecca Main announce campaigns for LHUSD School Board te 2026-06-09T18:01:36.491Z Lisa Roman and Rebecca Main announce campaigns for LHUSD School Board The Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board race has suddenly heated up, as two new candidates have announced campaigns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2854e5ee6011c3f4ec410e F1 fans are irate at Kim Kardashian for stealing Monaco winner Kimi Antonelli's towel te 2026-06-09T18:01:09.848Z F1 fans are irate at Kim Kardashian for stealing Monaco winner Kimi Antonelli's towel While Formula 1's Monaco Grand Prix has a reputation for being a one-way ticket to Snoozeville, I thought this year's race was really entertaining. There may not have been too many on-track passes, but we had shocking retirements, strategy coming into play and a late restart that pitted Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton against his Mercedes replacement, Kimi Antonelli, for the win. Oh, and speaking of Lewis Hamilton, his girlfriend, Kim Kardashian, was in the principality for the race, and boy, did she not win over too many F1 fans, especially after she did the unthinkable and stole race-winner Antonelli's towel. Now, before the race, Kardashian was not winning over fans when she gave ex-F1 driver, broadcaster and all-around legend Martin Brundle the cold shoulder on the grid, with her security folk (I guess the Monaco Grand Prix grid isn't already secure enough for her liking) boxing him out. KIM KARDASHIAN STUNS IN BIKINI PHOTOS AS SHE GOES INSTAGRAM OFFICIAL WITH BOYFRIEND LEWIS HAMILTON C'mon, if you're going to go down on the grid, you've got to be ready to talk, especially to someone like Martin Brundle. During the race and the podium celebration after Hamilton came home in P2, Kardashian got some of the "Taylor Swift at an NFL game treatment," but that was to be expected. It is what it is, but do you know what isn't cool? Stealing Kimi Antonelli's post-race towel! Really?! If she really needed a towel, how about taking her boyfriend Lewis' towel! I get that no one wants a No. 2 towel (and I mean that in every conceivable sense), but c'mon. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But in all seriousness, I always try to see a situation from all angles, and there is a scenario in which this was just a wild misunderstanding. I feel like it's possible that she asked for the towel, only for someone to say, "No, that's Kimi's," referring to Antonelli. I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility that she would hear that and think that by "Kimi" they meant her. It's like "Who's on first?" but with towels... and not really that funny. Or she's just so self-centered she thinks anything and everything is for her and not, y'know, the guy who just won the Monaco Grand Prix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2854d1ee6011c3f4ec4105 Iran accelerates execution campaign against anti-regime activists amid internet censorship te 2026-06-09T18:00:50.012Z Iran accelerates execution campaign against anti-regime activists amid internet censorship The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout. Ever since the January uprisings against the regime, Tehran has enforced a bloody clampdown against its opponents. The Iran Human Rights Society has documented 784 executions so far in 2026. A representative from the organization told Fox News Digital that "these figures indicate a rapidly accelerating trend in executions since March," and explained that "in particular, the execution of political prisoners has reached a level not seen in the past 37 years." 'KILLING OFF THE COUNTRY': IRAN EXECUTES DOZENS, ARRESTS 4,000+ IN WAR CRACKDOWN A State Department official told Fox News Digital that "we are aware of disturbing reports about the recent surge in executions in Iran." The official noted that "we strongly condemn the Iranian regime’s use of executions to punish people for exercising basic human rights, including Iranians peacefully protesting for a better life." The official said that "for decades, Iranians have been subjected to torture and sham trials resulting in executions and severe punishments, often with coerced confessions as the only evidence presented against them." According to information provided to Fox News Digital by the Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) on June 4, the Islamic Republic of Iran executed at least 18 prisoners between May 31 and June 1. These included 12 prisoners hanged on May 31, and an additional six prisoners executed on June 1, one of whom was said to be "hanged in public with utmost brutality." IRAN REGIME USES WAR TO MASK 'BRUTAL' EXECUTION SURGE AGAINST POLITICAL OPPONENTS The NCRI has counted a total of 32 executions between March 19 and June 1. These included eight members of Iranian dissident organization People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOE/MEK) and 24 participants in Iran’s January 2026 protests. In documents provided to Fox News Digital, the NCRI said on June 7 that there was "an imminent risk of execution" for five political prisoners in the Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, four of whom were sentenced to death because they were charged with being members of PMOI/MEK. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the NCRI, posted on X a call for "urgent action" from the U.N. "to prevent the execution." Days earlier on June 2, following two other executions against January protesters, Rajavi said on X that the "clerical regime has committed another horrific crime in Iran." She called on the U.N. Security Council and European Union "to decisively condemn these criminal executions and take effective action to stop the killing of political prisoners and protesters in Iran." The Iran Human Rights Society echoed NCRI’s account of 18 recent executions between May 31 and June 1. Their representative explained that despite the internet blackout, they receive reports from "a network of prison sources, prisoners' families, lawyers, and local contacts" and explained that "all reports are reviewed and cross-checked through multiple independent sources before publication." Though they say "internet restrictions make documentation more difficult," they stated they "continue to receive, verify, and document information." IRAN GOES DARK AS REGIME UNLEASHES FORCE, CYBER TOOLS TO CRUSH PROTESTS Alp Toker, the director of NetBlocks, a global internet monitor, told Fox News Digital that "internet connectivity in Iran is largely restored but the service that is available remains limited compared to the state of things before the protests and the war this year. For most users, in practice, that means international access is slow with indications of throttling and there's also increased filtering, particularly targeting messaging apps. "It's been in this limbo state since the restoration with no significant change for better or worse," he said. However, the Iran Human Rights Society representative noted that the actual number of executions is "almost certainly" higher than the figure they have captured. "The ruling authorities in Iran frequently carry out executions in secret and do not publicly announce many of them," the representative explained. Additionally, the representative added that "a significant number of executions, particularly in remote areas or locations with limited access to information, may remain undocumented or reach us only after a considerable delay." The representative also noted that the quantity of executions the Iran Human Rights Society documents "has consistently been lower than the actual number carried out." The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mai Sato, did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the increased executions in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2852b2ee6011c3f4ec4081 Golf WAG Jena Sims gets excited talking about meeting Travis Kelce and reveals that he's her 'hall pass' te 2026-06-09T17:51:46.479Z Golf WAG Jena Sims gets excited talking about meeting Travis Kelce and reveals that he's her 'hall pass' Golfer Brooks Koepka’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model wife Jena Sims is a big fan of Travis Kelce. She’s such a fan that if the Kansas City Chiefs tight end wanted to hop in bed, she just might take him up on the offer. He’s her "hall pass." Why does anyone know this? Because she did something for People’s WAG World series and couldn’t help but share this information. Sims was asked about a picture on Instagram of her standing between her husband and Kelce at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in February. It was taken on the day that she met her crush for the first time. She knew he was going to be there and coordinated an outfit specifically for her first meeting with the future Mr. Taylor Swift. JENA SIMS GETS THE SI SWIMSUIT LAUNCH WEEK STARTED WITH A BEHIND-THE-SCENES BIKINI PARADE "I was so excited to meet Travis Kelce. I mean, he’s my hall pass. Brooks knows that," Sims said. "And Brooks was like, ‘You’re so ridiculous.'" The outfit she described as "a little more sportier" than what she normally would have worn to that type of an event. She had to leave a good impression on her hall pass after all. Imagine if she had gone less sporty. I don’t even want to go there. It worked. Kelce recognized her when they crossed paths at the Masters. It was another moment between the two of them that this talented bikini model isn’t going to forget. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "At the Masters this past year, he came straight up to me and was like, ‘Hey, it’s good to see you again.’ I’m like, ‘Oh my God. You remember me?'" Sims fondly recalled. Travis Kelce being Jena Sims’ hall pass and being recognized by him at the Masters did not earn her an invitation to his wedding. Can you believe that? Let’s liven that wedding up. Fill it with women who have him as their hall pass and see what goes down. "I wish. I don’t know them like that. It’s like, ‘Please, this girl is crazy,'" she said when asked if she was going to the wedding. "I’ll be like, ‘It’s not too late Travis!'" A truly touching story about a married mother and the hall pass connection that is likely to never be. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28529eee6011c3f4ec4078 Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump with diaper gag after NBC walk-off te 2026-06-09T17:51:26.488Z Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump with diaper gag after NBC walk-off Jimmy Kimmel used his ABC late-night show Monday to mock President Donald Trump with an edited "diaper" visual after Trump ended a tense NBC interview with "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker. The comedian also criticized the president's attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Kimmel played the footage from Trump's interview before the edited clip showed the president leaving the set, including a manipulated visual effect of Trump in a diaper. "You know what? When that dinner bell rings, he’s gone," Kimmel said. Kimmel framed the gag around Trump's exchange with Welker after she challenged his claims about California election results. DISNEY UNDER FIRE AS ABC GRAPPLES WITH ANOTHER JIMMY KIMMEL CONTROVERSY "Either way, their talk ended in a full-blown Trumper tantrum," Kimmel said. The White House fired back at Kimmel’s monologue, dismissing the ABC host’s diaper gag as an unserious attack from a late-night critic of the president. "Nobody in their right mind cares what seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel thinks," White House spokesman Davis Ingle said. During the NBC interview, Trump accused Welker and the press of being unfair after she pressed him on his claims that officials were mishandling the vote count in California, in which state elections take more than a month to be certified. WHITE HOUSE SLAMS 'NO-TALENT LOSER' JIMMY KIMMEL AFTER OFFERING TRUMP HIS EMMY TO PULL ICE FROM MINNESOTA "You’re either crooked or you’re stupid," Trump told Welker in the clip Kimmel aired. Kimmel followed the exchange with a personal joke aimed at Trump. "This is why he mostly dated women who don’t speak English," Kimmel said. The late-night host also pointed to weather delays during the Wisconsin interview and said Trump did not like being challenged by Welker. JIMMY KIMMEL CALLS TRUMP A 'SON OF A B----' OVER PRESIDENT'S CELEBRATION OF SHOW'S SUSPENSION "This interview, first of all, was interrupted several times by rain," Kimmel said. "And I don’t know if he was worried about the cotton candy on his head getting wet or he just didn’t like the fact that he was being taken to task by a woman." The president ended the interview after accusing NBC, ABC, CBS and CNN of being "crooked," according to the clip. "Can you imagine any other president in the history of any other place doing that?" Kimmel said. "That was a hissy fit." Kimmel also criticized Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, mocking the president's decision to attend while saying his presence created security complications for fans. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "New York celebrities were in attendance tonight, including our president, who was too busy with the war to go to his son’s wedding, but had no problem carving out time to swallow nachos at the Knicks game tonight," Kimmel said. "Donald Trump is the first sitting president ever to completely disrupt an NBA Finals game in person because he decided to go. They had to cancel the watch party outside the Garden. Fans had to get there two hours early to get through security." Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, according to ESPN. The Spurs beat the Knicks 115-111 in Game 3. Kimmel then turned to the Los Angeles mayoral race, where Republican Spencer Pratt fell behind Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman after initially being ahead at the end of election night and later mail ballots were processed. "The Democrats rigged the election," Kimmel said. "And they rigged it by having Republicans take the lead at first." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28528aee6011c3f4ec406f Trump says NBA is 'good entertainment' despite it being 'a little left-wing' after attending Finals te 2026-06-09T17:51:06.492Z Trump says NBA is 'good entertainment' despite it being 'a little left-wing' after attending Finals President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game on Monday night in New York. A native New Yorker, Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between his hometown Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, sitting in a suite with members of his family, Knicks owner James Dolan, Bruce Blakeman and others, while NBA Commissioner Adam Silver joined him later. Trump criticized the NBA for being "highly political" in 2020. NBA players were given the option to wear social justice messages on their jerseys, and numerous players knelt for the national anthem. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I hope football and baseball are watching and learning because the same thing will be happening to them. Stand tall for our Country and our Flag!!!" Trump posted to X on Sept. 1, 2020. Fox News Digital/OutKick asked Trump after the game if he felt the NBA had gone away from its "left-wing" tendencies. But it appears that Trump will put politics to the side if it means watching some good ball. "It's a little left-wing. I think so, tends to be a little left-wing. But it's great entertainment," Trump said. Trump also praised the NBA for getting "rougher" in recent years, saying he did not remember as tight of defense 10 years ago. SECRET SERVICE, TSA AND NYPD TRANSFORM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN INTO FORTRESS FOR TRUMP'S NBA FINALS VISIT Trump received a massive reaction Madison Square Garden crowd on Monday, mostly in contrast with how he was received in Florida for the college football national championship. Trump’s arrival in New York involved enhanced security throughout the city. A security fence went up around MSG. The Secret Service and more law enforcement officials performed their duties to the highest standard, which meant longer lines and wait times to get into the arena. Watch parties in the area were canceled, with NYPD claiming it was because of security for Trump’s visit. Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500, college football national championship, the men's tennis U.S. Open and the Ryder Cup, among others. Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a285261ee6011c3f4ec4051 CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang te 2026-06-09T17:50:25.052Z CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang Check Point said hackers broke into dozens of organizations by exploiting a VPN bug in several of its products used across the government. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28503bee6011c3f4ec402e Big Texan Steak Ranch bringing its 72-ounce steak challenge to Flagstaff as part of Route 66 cross-country caravan te 2026-06-09T17:41:15.768Z Big Texan Steak Ranch bringing its 72-ounce steak challenge to Flagstaff as part of Route 66 cross-country caravan Flagstaff will host the challenge on Wednesday, June 10 at Best Western Pony Soldier at 3030 East Route 66. The challenge will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., as a local steak challenger will face off against a four-person… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28501fee6011c3f4ec4007 Why World Cup 2026 security is far more complex than a Super Bowl, according to a top security expert te 2026-06-09T17:40:47.530Z Why World Cup 2026 security is far more complex than a Super Bowl, according to a top security expert The World Cup will be hosted across 16 different venues this summer, 11 of which host NFL games every fall and winter. One might think not much will change on the security front, but whatever NFL fans see, it will be that on steroids, and for good reason. Forty-eight teams will be vying for the coveted trophy in North America in 104 matches, and just about everything we are used to seeing when attending a sporting event will be thrown out the window. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM To use MetLife Stadium, which will host the final, as an example, NJ Transit train tickets are $98, Penn Station will be closed for non-World Cup attendees four hours before matches, and no parking is available aside from "premium parking" at nearly $300 in the nearby American Dream mall. But on the security front, there are massive changes because for the vast majority of the fans in attendance, everything will be new. "When you've got different people from different countries who've flown in with different languages, currencies, and unfamiliarity with the subway systems, you have to put more layers of rigor in," Peter Evans, CEO of security company Xtract One Technologies, said in an interview with Fox News Digital. Evans also mentioned how in a heightened political environment, surroundings could get testy rather quickly. "You have people who have flown in just for that game and spent a lot of money. They might be bringing their political opinions or issues they want to make a statement about at an event like MetLife Stadium, which has global attention and scrutiny. The security risks are different than a Super Bowl," Evans said. Teams like Evans' Xtract One will team up with the security teams of FIFA, local law enforcement and even other agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which will be at games for safety but not customs enforcement, in hopes of as smooth sailing as possible. "People start planning for these activities years in advance because there is so much complexity involving local law enforcement, the DHS, FBI, CIA and Interpol. It takes a lot of coordination regarding technology, scanning social media and even counter-drone activities. It’s particularly complex now because of AI software, smartphones, and drones," Evans said. OFFICIALS LAY OUT ICE'S ROLE AT LOS ANGELES WORLD CUP PLANS, ANNOUNCE BOOSTED SECURITY FOR IRAN GAMES "Security people do not see each other as competition. They share a common interest in protecting people. You will see organizations like ours partnering with competitors to deliver the right solution." It should also surprise nobody if President Donald Trump is in attendance for multiple games - he did attend the Club World Cup final at MetLife last July, and he just attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals. If that's the case, Evans did say that it should be announced sooner rather than later "so people have time to prepare accurately." "You've got multiple more layers because these activities are a potential target for someone wanting notoriety and impact. When you add a president to the welcoming ceremony, it just heightens the security levels that much more and requires coordination," he said. Considering the amount of matches in such a short span, Evans believes that security teams will change protocols on the fly and take notes from prior matches all over the continent. And while it is nearly impossible to avoid conflict completely, Evans believes it is possible to minimize the risk as best as they can. "I think individuals would be very surprised by how much sharing and coordination goes on. We see this with arenas and stadiums; for example, during a Harry Styles tour, all the venues would get together to share what they learned — like people concealing items in Big Bird or banana outfits. There is an unbelievable amount of sharing in a coordinated fashion and debriefing calls after each event to allow time to adjust before the next match," Evans said. "The primary focus is to minimize the risk and minimize the impact. You have millions of people attending with their children and families. Ultimately, you want to make sure no one in that fan group is impacted negatively. Is someone going to get drunk and disorderly? Probably. How quickly can you contain that risk so the general population has the experience they should have? "The win: nobody gets hurt." Watch 3 Days of the FIFA World Cup for Free after 5/18 or before. Start your free trial or try it free. 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/6a284deeee6011c3f4ec3fb0 Idris Elba rejects 'woke' James Bond casting push, warns audiences 'won't go for a Black male' in the role te 2026-06-09T17:31:26.721Z Idris Elba rejects 'woke' James Bond casting push, warns audiences 'won't go for a Black male' in the role When it comes to stepping into the role of James Bond, Idris Elba is being "realistic." In a new interview with British GQ, the 53-year-old actor opened up about the longstanding rumors about him being cast as the next 007 and explained why the audience won't go for a "Black male." "I’ve always felt that it’s not a realistic thing," he told the outlet. "James Bond was written how he was written for a reason. But I was complimented by it. And also, I think, in realistic terms, some markets just don’t go for that. Bond is big all over the world. And [audiences] won’t [all] go for a Black male, an African male, playing Bond. That’s not what they like in their culture. Period." JAMES BOND'S ‘FRESH, EXOTIC NEW’ VISION SPARKS CONTROVERSY ONLINE "Bond is so unrealistic, so a hint of reality is good, but let’s not try and make it woke," Elba continued. "I think you’ve got to be pure to what it is: escapism. Don’t try and answer the world’s taste. Just be Bond." This isn't the first time Elba has addressed his possible role in the franchise. In 2023, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming’s famed British spy while speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai. "You know, a lot of people talk about another character that begins with ‘J’ and ends with ‘B,’ but I’m not going to be that guy. I’m going to be John Luther. That’s who I am," he said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "If we spent half the time not talking about the differences and the similarities between us, the entire planet would have a shift in the way we deal with each other," he also told Esquire U.K. at the time. "As humans, we are obsessed with race. And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER James Bond was most recently played by Daniel Craig. However, the actor's character died in the last installment of the franchise, "No Time to Die." Elba responded to backlash over the comments via X. "There isn't a soul on this earth that can question whether I consider myself a BLACK MAN or not," Elba wrote.  "Being an 'actor' is a profession, like being an 'architect,' they are not defined by race. However, If YOU define your work by your race, that is your Perogative (sic). Ah lie?" Last month, Amazon shared an update on the next installment, which will be helmed by director Denis Villeneuve. "The search for the next James Bond is underway," the post on X reads. "While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284ddaee6011c3f4ec3fa7 Diabetes drug could slash risk of fatal heart condition in one group, scientists reveal te 2026-06-09T17:31:06.814Z Diabetes drug could slash risk of fatal heart condition in one group, scientists reveal A diabetes drug could help lower the risk of heart failure in certain patients. A new study published in Nature Medicine analyzed how SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, could help prevent heart failure in people with rare genetic variants linked to cardiomyopathy (a progressive disease of the heart muscle). Using data from the DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial, researchers from Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham and MIT looked at more than 12,000 adults who had type 2 diabetes and increased cardiovascular risk. VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT MAY DELAY DIABETES IN SELECT GROUPS, RESEARCHERS SAY About 121 participants carried inherited gene variants that could raise their chances of developing cardiomyopathy. After a median 4.2-year follow-up, dapagliflozin was found to lower hospitalization for heart failure more in individuals with the variants than in those without. While dapagliflozin lowered heart failure hospitalization in both groups, the reduction was about eight times stronger in carriers of the genetic variant. Among the 82% of carriers without a prior history of heart failure, 12.8% developed heart failure in the placebo group, while no heart-failure events were observed among carriers receiving dapagliflozin. DIABETES STUDY REVEALS DIAGNOSIS GAP AFFECTING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE Co-lead study author Shinwan Kany, MD, a visiting scientist at the Cardiovascular Research Center with Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute and the Broad Institute, commented on how these findings could shape preventive care. "Historically, identifying a genetic variant for cardiomyopathy mostly meant telling a patient they were at high risk and not having a specific preventive therapy to offer," he said in a press release. "These data show we do have tools to lower risk in these individuals." As this was an analysis of a larger randomized trial, the results require further confirmation, according to experts. The narrow sample size of carriers also poses a limitation. DIABETES, HEART DISEASE CASES SKYROCKET — AND SCIENTISTS PINPOINT ONE KEY REASON "These findings are very encouraging because they suggest we may be entering an era where heart failure prevention becomes more precise and more genetically informed," Andrew Freeman, MD, a cardiologist at National Jewish Health, told Fox News Digital. Freeman, who was not involved in the study, called the research "important and provocative." Participants with no history of heart failure who took dapagliflozin were less likely to develop the condition, a finding that "raises the possibility that SGLT2 inhibitors may be especially useful as preventive therapy in genetically high-risk individuals," the doctor said. "This should be viewed as an exciting hypothesis-generating finding, not yet a practice-changing mandate for all patients with these genetic variants," Freeman cautioned. SGLT2 inhibitors are already "foundational" cardiovascular and kidney-protective medications, the doctor noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "They reduce heart failure hospitalization across a broad range of patients, including those with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and established heart failure," he said. "What this study adds is the possibility that genetic information may help identify a subgroup of people who derive especially large benefit from early treatment." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Genetic testing for cardiomyopathy is often used for diagnosis, family screening and risk stratification, Freeman said. If future clinical trials confirm the findings, cardiologists could eventually use genetic screening to identify high-risk patients, monitor them more closely, and begin treatments such as SGLT2 inhibitors before heart failure symptoms appear, according to the cardiologist. Heart failure does not always begin when symptoms appear, Freeman noted. In some patients, risk may be present years earlier due to inherited genetics. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Preventive cardiology could identify high-risk patients earlier, before they develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, fluid retention or the need for hospitalization. The decision to medicate should always be discussed with a clinician, Freeman advised, especially for those with a personal or family history of cardiovascular events. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284db1ee6011c3f4ec3f95 U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks te 2026-06-09T17:30:25.930Z U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks With the cease-fire proving tenuous, negotiations between the two nations are in flux, but have advanced to outline potential paths forward on difficult questions about Iran’s nuclear program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284b86ee6011c3f4ec3f33 A South Carolina race tests the strength of a Trump endorsement. te 2026-06-09T17:21:10.651Z A South Carolina race tests the strength of a Trump endorsement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284b70ee6011c3f4ec3f17 Anthropic’s Claude Fable is a version of Mythos the public can access today te 2026-06-09T17:20:48.163Z Anthropic’s Claude Fable is a version of Mythos the public can access today Anthropic is releasing Claude Fable 5, its first Mythos-class model available to the public. The model comes with guardrails that block responses in high-risk areas like cybersecurity and biology. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284b58ee6011c3f4ec3f05 Tucson Asian Night Market grows into cultural staple te 2026-06-09T17:20:24.643Z Tucson Asian Night Market grows into cultural staple In a city where Asian communities have long sought spaces to celebrate their heritage, a night market built around food, performance and cultural exchange is finding an audience far larger than anyone expected. The Tucson Asian Night Market opened its doors for the third time last month, filling Kino Sports Complex with food trucks and stalls, vendors, performers, cosplayers and more. The primary goal of the market has always been to highlight Asian cultures. Organizer and Tucson Foodie owner Shane Reiser said he drew inspiration for the market from other cities executing similar ideas, saying he is always looking for gaps in the community that Tucson Foodie can help fill. Partnering with community members and groups with similar ideas, the market eventually evolved into what it is today: a sought-after celebration of food, culture and the arts. "That's one of the things I love about the market. It was not some perfectly polished concept that came from one person or one company. It was a shared idea that a lot of people were already feeling in different ways," Reiser said. "Tucson Foodie helped bring marketing, organization, and production support, but the heart of it has always been the community." Reiser said the market's deeper purpose is representation and visibility, not just food. "Families show up together, kids see their culture celebrated in public, vendors get in front of new customers, people try things they may not have grown up with, and Tucson shows up for communities and businesses that deserve that spotlight," he said. The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center hosts a booth at the Tucson Asian Night Market. The event has helped foster greater appreciation for Chinese culture in the community. Courtesy of Jerry Wang. Small business owner and organizer Mariam Pacheco said it's important to have spaces and events for Tucson's Asian diaspora to connect, explore and get involved in their respective cultures. "When I first moved into Tucson about eight years ago, I was definitely feeling homesick at the lack of an Asian community," Pacheco said. "I have watched as numerous restaurants and places have popped up throughout the years. I've been waiting for an Asian culture-centric event to occur and I jumped at the opportunity to participate." The market's first run in May 2025 drew roughly 5,000 attendees when organizers had planned for about 2,000. The second market drew roughly 10,000 after planning for 5,000. This year, organizers moved the market to a bigger venue, capped attendance at 4,000 and added staff, security, restrooms, entertainment and power. While the adjustments helped make the crowd more manageable than in previous years, lines inside and outside the market remained long, organizers turned away crowds still trying to get in and several vendors ran out of food. "That's not the experience we're trying to create," Pacheco said. "The demand is definitely hard to match but we've been improving every year and hopefully will continue to improve and grow." Susan Chan, executive director of the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, said she's glad to see so much interest in the event. "It's great to be able to share culture, specifically the Chinese culture and diversity, equality and inclusion," Chan said. "I've seen more appreciation for our culture. We have a field trip program. Schools come to our center to spend 3½ hours learning about Chinese culture." Volunteers from the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Fund staff an information booth at the Tucson Asian Night Market, raising awareness about the organization's mission to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Courtesy of APIDA. Patrick Chamberlain is a senior instructor in gumdo, a traditional Korean martial art focused on swordsmanship, mental discipline and physical fitness. During this year's night market, he was teaching mini-lessons to attendees interested in learning more about the sport. "I think (the market) allows a bunch of people from a bunch of different aspects who enjoy Asian culture to come out and celebrate, share interests and offer opportunities for a bunch of different things," Chamberlain said. "This world gets remarkably small once you start travelling, so it's wonderful to share different cultures and experience them as well." South Asian communities have found a place at the market as well. "With Asian cultures, we want to include South Asian cultures as well," said Maancy Saksena, project manager for Destinet, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting Tucson's Indian community. "It's been great getting to talk to people. People are excited to hear about (Destinet)." Plans for the next iteration of the Tucson Asian Night Market are already in the works. Pacheco said event organizers have been reviewing feedback and have begun working on the next round of improvements, especially around long lines and the high demand for food. "We're definitely looking at the bigger picture and exploring solutions for the future, which may include things like potentially staggering entry time or splitting it into a two-day event, basically trying to match the demand with supply without overwhelming our vendors as well," Pacheco said. Reiser said the growing pains are part of the process. "The market is still young. Every version has taught us something, and every version has pushed us to make the next one better. The goal is to keep the heart of it intact while making the logistics match the level of community interest," Reiser said. Gabrielle Cotnoir is a University of Arizona journalism student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at briecotnoir@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2846e9ee6011c3f4ec3e13 Knicks legend caught eating fries like bone-in wings during NBA Finals, and fans can't look away te 2026-06-09T17:01:29.609Z Knicks legend caught eating fries like bone-in wings during NBA Finals, and fans can't look away Perhaps Clyde Frazier thought he ordered bone-in fries to his courtside seats for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Knicks fans are still reeling from Monday night's 115-111 Spurs victory and the realization that one of their all-time greats eats his French fries like he's eating bone-in wings. "This is worse than Zuckerberg trying to drink water," one fan wrote on Twitter. That is in reference to the Facebook founder attempting to take a sip of water during a Congressional hearing. Let's get back to focusing on Clyde and those fries. Watch as he treats the fry like it's a drum. This isn't the first time Clyde, 81, has gone viral over the way he eats French fries. In 2024, the Knicks legend was spotted at a game eating fries out of a cup without the use of his hands. His TV partner, Mike Breen, theorized at the time that it was Clyde's way of staying fresh and clean. "Here's a guess – he doesn't want to get the grease from the French fries on his fingers and have any possibility of touching that magical suit that he looked so wonderful in," Breen said while noting that it was surprising his buddy would even be eating fries in public. THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS CHALLENGE FANS TO EAT THREE CHEESESTEAKS AND THREE ORDERS OF FRIES IN A SINGLE GAME This staying fresh and clean theory makes sense, but the chicken wing method just doesn't add up because in the latest video, Clyde's fingers are all over the fries. During a 2019 interview, Frazier addressed his eating habits, but not specifically his French fry antics. "I played at 205 (pounds) and I'm at 205 today," the Basketball Hall of Famer said. What's his secret to staying at his playing weight? Clyde got into eating healthy during the 1960s and 1970s and has maintained a rather clean lifestyle outside of the fries here and there. "I'm eating sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds and an apple and for my sweet tooth," he noted. Outside of that, Clyde said his routine consists of running in place at home and doing yoga. Eating fries like bone-in wings might seem strange to some, but when a legend like this is using the method, it might be time for some of us to do the same. Take note. This guy is still in phenomenal shape at 81. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2846c1ee6011c3f4ec3e03 Watchdog Group Skeptical of Justice Dept.’s Vows to End $1.8 Billion Fund te 2026-06-09T17:00:49.205Z Watchdog Group Skeptical of Justice Dept.’s Vows to End $1.8 Billion Fund The group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, doubled down on its request to a federal judge to issue a formal order stopping the fund from being set up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2846abee6011c3f4ec3de7 Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV te 2026-06-09T17:00:27.202Z Rivian starts deliveries of its all-important R2 SUV Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has called it "maybe the most important thing we've launched to date." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284274ee6011c3f4ec3d71 Florida GOP gubernatorial primary candidate says as governor, he'd 'shut down' every abortion clinic in state te 2026-06-09T16:42:28.087Z Florida GOP gubernatorial primary candidate says as governor, he'd 'shut down' every abortion clinic in state Florida Republican gubernatorial primary candidate James Fishback, who has called abortion "a holocaust," wants to close every abortion clinic throughout the Sunshine State. "Ron DeSantis is the most pro-life Governor in America, and I intend to build on his incredible work. As Governor, I will shut down the 53 abortion clinics that remain in Florida and replace every single one with a crisis pregnancy center," Fishback told Fox News Digital in a statement on Tuesday. "These centers will offer free ultrasounds, baby food, diapers, and counseling, and even prenatal and postpartum care. Abortion is never the answer. Every expecting mom in Florida deserves real support, and as Governor, I will make sure she gets it," he added. FLORIDA GOP CANDIDATE LAUNCHES TINDER ACCOUNT TO CAMPAIGN TO YOUNG FEMALE VOTERS The Guttmacher Institute, which describes itself as "a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) worldwide," indicated in a report earlier this year that as of December 2025 there were 49 clinics providing abortions in Florida, down from 53 as of March 2024. Last week in a post on X, Fishback asserted, "100% of abortions are murder. And as Governor, I'll treat them as such." OUTCRY OVER YOUTUBER'S DOWN SYNDROME ABORTION PROVES AMERICANS ARE 'REPULSED BY EUGENICS,' ACTIVIST SAYS In another post last week he wrote, "It’s murder. And I’ll prosecute it as such. No more games. Abolish abortion." President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., for Florida governor. Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins and former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, former state Rep. Paul Renner, are also running in the contest. FLORIDA GOP CANDIDATE WANTS 50% 'SIN TAX' ON ONLYFANS CREATORS TO FIGHT 'CULTURAL DEGENERACY' The Aug. 18 Florida GOP gubernatorial primary contest is still more than two months away. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284260ee6011c3f4ec3d68 Penn Station stabbing victim slams Mamdani, DA Bragg for suspect being free on streets te 2026-06-09T16:42:08.169Z Penn Station stabbing victim slams Mamdani, DA Bragg for suspect being free on streets A Penn Station stabbing victim is calling out New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg while recounting the "crazy" scene on "Fox & Friends." "I've got to blame the administration, starting with Mamdani and Bragg," victim Henry Obadiah said on Tuesday. The suspect, later identified as 51-year-old Hector Deleon, reportedly has a criminal history on "both sides of the river" in New York and New Jersey, according to local news reports. Bragg, however, told New York's FOX 5 that Deleon had no active cases in New York state and no criminal history in Manhattan for nearly 20 years. FIVE STABBED NEAR PENN STATION, LEAVING ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED AS INVESTIGATION CONTINUES "I just saw an interview with Bragg, and he said that this guy doesn't have an arrest record in New York, so that's why he's out on the street," Obadiah said. "But who cares? If he stabbed someone in New Jersey, why isn't this guy under arrest?" The New York Post reported on Deleon's "seven arrests going back to at least 2008," including those for "aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, use or possession of drugs, assault, domestic assault and criminal mischief." Deleon was out of jail despite an "eerily similar" stabbing that occurred in Newark, N.J., in 2022, according to the outlet. He was also taken into custody last May for narcotics, theft and assault, NBC 4 New York reported. Multiple people were stabbed and one suffered serious injuries in Sunday's incident in Midtown Manhattan, officials said. Obadiah recounted walking toward the Seventh Avenue exit when he witnessed a scuffle between two men and locked eyes with the suspect. "I didn't think anything of it, walking toward the escalator, and I locked eyes with this crazy madman. And he just looked at me, and... he had this rage in his eyes, and he... cracked me right in the mouth," he said, recalling the moment the suspect's blade slashed his face. ALVIN BRAGG CALLED OUT BY EX-NYPD COMMISSIONER FOR 'RADICAL' POLICIES AFTER CAREER CRIMINAL'S STABBING SPREE "My first reaction was, 'I'm going to go after this guy. I want to kill him,' but then this guy behind me goes, 'He's got a knife,' so then I just backed off, [and] went up the escalator." When he reached the top, a bystander informed him that he had been cut. "I'm like, 'Oh my God.' Then we were waiting. It was a lot of chaos. People were trying to flag down the police," he said. He informed an officer that he had been stabbed and could identify the attacker, so he followed the officer downstairs to the N.J. Transit area. "It was a crazy scene," he said. "It was blood all over the place. There was clothes strewn all over, and we followed this trail of blood, and we saw this kid was bleeding from the head, and he had a towel on his head. They were tending to him, and then they came over to me, some of the cops were asking me questions." "Then a couple of minutes later, another guy got stabbed. Cops were running in all directions. It was crazy." Obadiah's wound required stitches near his mouth. The New York Police Department referred inquiries about the incident to Amtrak Police, which is leading the investigation. Mamdani said he had been briefed on the "horrific stabbing." "My heart is with everyone who was injured, their loved ones, and all those shaken by this unacceptable violence. I’m wishing each of the victims a full and speedy recovery," he wrote on X. "I’m grateful to the Amtrak Police Department and the first responders who acted quickly to apprehend the suspect and provide emergency care," the mayor continued. Fox News Digital reached out to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and the New York City Mayor's Office for comment, but did not immediately receive a reply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28424bee6011c3f4ec3d5f Four of the most absurd reasons college football players have been ruled ineligible in recent years te 2026-06-09T16:41:47.688Z Four of the most absurd reasons college football players have been ruled ineligible in recent years With everyone still reacting to the news that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled eligible to play following his gambling scandal, it made me think about just how far the sport has shifted from just a decade prior. Some fans may not realize it, but the pendulum has swung so far in the other direction so quickly it would give anyone whiplash. In just a few short years, we went from Jim Harbaugh being read the riot act for lying about buying recruits some cheeseburgers while at Michigan to players being granted seven years of eligibility or gambling nearly six-figure sums on various sporting events. To illustrate how different the "amateur" sports landscape looks compared to past eras, I'm looking at four of the most absurd reasons college football players were deemed ineligible to play in the past. COLLEGE ATHLETICS INTEGRITY 'LEFT THE BUILDING' AFTER JUDGE LETS SORSBY PLAY DESPITE GAMBLING ADMISSION If Sorsby was caught betting on his own team back in these days, the NCAA probably would have exiled him to Mongolia, but times have changed. Let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we? Colorado wide receiver Jeremy Bloom was a unique two-sport athlete. COLLEGE FOOTBALL COUNTRY SEEKS KEY TAX EXEMPTION FOR ATHLETES TO ENHANCE RECRUITMENT, BOOST TEAM CONTINUITY While most kids are trying to decide if they want to continue playing lacrosse or soccer for some Division II program, Bloom was a wide receiver for a power conference program while simultaneously living out his dream of being an Olympic skier. One of the perks of being an Olympic athlete is, of course, the sponsorship deals that come with it (hello, Wheaties box), but the NCAA thought that was a bridge too far, and deemed Bloom ineligible as long as he was accepting endorsements. Bloom argued he needed the money to be able to afford to train with the U.S. Olympic team in Chile ahead of the 2006 Winter Games, but his appeal was shot down and he had to give up his dream of playing both football and skiing. ATHLETES ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF TEAMS ARE EARNING LARGE AMOUNTS OF NIL MONEY When the concept of Name, Image and Likeness was first proposed, this is likely what everyone had in mind: kids being able to make money from endorsements without being smacked down by the NCAA. It obviously got way out of hand, but Jeremy Bloom is the perfect example of how absurd a pre-NIL world looked. Instead of being a two sport athlete, UCF kicker Donald De La Haye was a football player with a YouTube channel. This is something you see quite often these days, as literally every football player fancies himself an amateur content creator, but in the prehistoric ages of checks notes 2017, that kind of thing was frowned upon by the powers that be. After playing for the Knights for a couple of seasons, De La Haye was given a choice by the NCAA: shut the YouTube channel down or give up your scholarship as well as your spot on the team. Surprisingly, De La Haye chose the latter, but not before suing his school in the process. KANSAS STATE'S COLEMAN HAWKINS BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS DISCUSSING NIL BACKLASH: 'I LET A LOT OF PEOPLE DOWN' It ended well for both parties, however, as De La Haye has been invited back to UCF for several events and games, while his YouTube channel, "Deestroying," has amassed over 6.4 million subscribers and nearly 2 billion lifetime views. De La Haye probably made the right call in the long run, as he likely made far more money as a YouTuber than he ever would have being a placekicker for a few years in the CFL. Many people know A.J. Green from his days in the NFL, playing for both the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals while racking up 10,000 receiving yards and seven Pro Bowl selections in the process, but before that, he was a five-star, can't-miss prospect at the University of Georgia. EX-NFL PLAYER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST COLLEGE ATHLETE REVENUE SHARING WITH LANDMARK SUPREME COURT RULING PENDING Green's first two seasons in college went according to script and the lanky downfield threat was as good as advertised, earning first-team All-SEC honors in back-to-back years. During his junior year in 2010, however, Green was introduced to the long arm of the law by way of the NCAA's compliance office. The standout Bulldogs pass-catcher was suspended for the first four games of the season for selling his game-worn Independence Bowl jersey for -- are you ready for this -- a whopping $1,000. The big stink of it all was that Green, whether knowingly or not, sold the jersey to a sports memorabilia collector from North Carolina, but either way, Green being suspended for a third of what would end up being his final collegiate season (and being forced to repay the $1,000 he made to charity) seemed a bit harsh for the crime he committed. It obviously didn't affect his draft stock, as Green went fourth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, but it still had to sting that his final year with the Bulldogs was cut short over something as petty as a $1,000 payday, something most football players make from one sponsored social media post these days. Before his days as a Pro Bowl wide receiver in the NFL, Dez Bryant was already a legend in the making at Oklahoma State. His 2008 season in particular, in which he caught 19 touchdown passes, is the stuff of legend in Stillwater, so heading into the 2009 campaign, it was widely believed that Bryant would be on the short list of Heisman Trophy contenders. In his first three games of the season, Bryant had 350 receiving yards to go along with four touchdowns, before an all-too familiar foe smacked him down with a brutal punishment. The NCAA ruled Bryant to be ineligible to play college football for a whole calendar year, meaning he wouldn't be able to hit the field for the Cowboys until September 2010. RUTGERS BASKETBALL COACH MOCKS NCAA'S ELIGIBILITY RULES AS DEBATE REIGNITES OVER NBA-EXPERIENCED PLAYERS What did Bryant do to warrant such a harsh penalty? He violated NCAA bylaw 10.1, which includes "unethical conduct." What really happened, though, was that Bryant lied about exchanging phone numbers with former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders and meeting up at his house to work out with him. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Bryant appealed the ruling which was ultimately denied, and the Oklahoma State legend was forced to watch his team from the couch for the rest of the season before declaring for the NFL Draft. A college kid couldn't even lift weights with one of his idols without getting the hammer dropped on him back in 2009. I realize lying to the NCAA probably isn't the smartest move, but to essentially end Bryant's college career over something so trivial feels like an overreach of authority. It was a controversial ruling even at the time, but with the benefit of hindsight, the NCAA comes off like full-blown dictators in this instance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284237ee6011c3f4ec3d56 NFL facing a domestic violence epidemic this offseason with arrest of Rams lineman the latest case te 2026-06-09T16:41:27.693Z NFL facing a domestic violence epidemic this offseason with arrest of Rams lineman the latest case Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson was arrested Monday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence as the NFL's offseason domestic violence problem has begun growing to epidemic proportions. Jackson, 27, joins the growing list of current and former NFL players who this offseason have run afoul of the law and been arrested, charged, tried or sued in civil court over domestic violence allegations. It is a problem Fox News Digital asked the NFL to address on Tuesday. The league so far has not answered the request for comment. FORMER JETS FIRST-ROUND PICK DARRON LEE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN GIRLFRIEND’S DEATH Jackson, the Rams' starting left tackle the past three seasons, was taken into custody after Los Angeles police assigned to Topanga Area responded to a radio call of a "battery domestic violence" incident on the 7400 block of Cliffside Court in West Hills, the LAPD told Fox News Digital. Officers learned the player and a woman had gotten into a verbal argument because Jackson believed the woman was recording him with her phone, according to KNBC-TV. The 6-foot-7, 338-pounder took the phone out of her hands. Police said the woman had scratch marks on her arms. Jackson was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence and bail was set at $50,000. Due to California victim confidentiality requirements related to domestic violence investigations, no further information is being released at this time. The case will be submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration. This, of course, is another black eye for the NFL because rather than a narrative of the league's offseason being about teams improving or preparing for minicamps, it is another example of domestic abuse by large, strong professional athletes against weaker women. And that has been the story multiple times this offseason. DISPATCH AUDIO REVEALS WHAT WAS HEARD INSIDE JOSH JACOBS' HOME BEFORE ALLEGED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST Consider some of the incidents: Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper: Arrested June 4 in Colorado on domestic violence/criminal mischief allegations. He apologized on social media and then pleaded not guilty on Monday. Trial is set for July 22. Packers running back Josh Jacobs: Arrested May 26 on several domestic-abuse-related charges, including felony strangulation. His attorneys denied the allegations while the phone call to police by neighbors alleges an audible disturbance in the player's home. The District Attorney's investigation is ongoing. FALCONS' JAMES PEARCE JR. GRANTED INTERVENTION PROGRAM ENTRY, COULD AVOID TRIAL ON FELONY CHARGES Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr.: Arrested on Feb. 7 after alleged domestic dispute involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson, who is his girlfriend. He rammed her vehicle with his as she was driving to the police station in Doral, Florida. He was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding. He entered into the Miami-Dade County pre-trial intervention and diversion program which effectively pauses a conviction until he meets court-ordered conditions. Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice: His ex-girlfriend filed a civil lawsuit in February alleging repeated domestic violence. While the NFL closed its investigation with no discipline, the suit is ongoing. New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore: On March 9, he faced a trial on a misdemeanor domestic assault-and-battery charge but at the hearing prosecutors dropped the charge because the alleged victim told them she had moved out of state and did not wish to return for trial. Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs: The former Patriots WR was tried in May on felony strangulation and assault charges involving his former chef. The jury found him not guilty. The Patriots cut Diggs in March, ostensibly for salary cap cost reduction purposes. No other team has signed Diggs. Former New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee: This is the most serious of all the incidents. The former Jets first-round pick was arrested in February in Tennessee after authorities responded to a call at the residence Lee shared with his girlfriend Gabriella Carvalho Perpetuo. She was pronounced dead and Lee was charged with first-degree murder when Perpetuo was found to have suffered severe brain trauma, a broken neck, bruising, bite marks and stab wounds. The potential capital punishment case is pending. Former Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins wide receiver: Tyreek Hill: He's accused of domestic violence in court filings and became the subject of an NFL investigation. The allegations arose from divorce proceedings initiated by his estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, who filed for divorce in April, alleging eight separate incidents of domestic violence. Hill, through his attorneys, has denied the allegations. No criminal charges have been filed. None of this paints the NFL in a good light. Many players and coaches around the league are doing great things in their communities throughout the offseason, but every domestic abuse arrest detracts from that, and instead adds to a concern that athletes paid to play a violent sport are too often bringing that violence home. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28420fee6011c3f4ec3d47 At 10,000 consecutive votes and counting, Collins holds a Senate record. te 2026-06-09T16:40:47.209Z At 10,000 consecutive votes and counting, Collins holds a Senate record. The Maine Republican, who is in the middle of a tumultuous re-election race, became the first senator in history to reach the threshold without missing a vote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2841f7ee6011c3f4ec3d21 Marana updates public art policy, expands exemptions te 2026-06-09T16:40:23.278Z Marana updates public art policy, expands exemptions Marana has updated its public art policy for the second time, expanding exemptions for certain developers and giving the town manager more authority over the contribution process. The town adopted the policy in 2023 and created the Marana Public Art Review Committee, which makes decisions on where installations will be placed. The town also created a Public Art Fund at the same time, which collects contributions from private and public development to fund future projects. The first changes to the policy were adopted in 2024 to improve clarity and included changes to the structure of the Public Art Review Committee and an exemption for projects with funding sources that don't allow for the construction of public art. Under the policy, private development projects of 10,000 square feet or more are required to contribute at least 1% of their budget to the fund, with the exception of industrial projects, which must contribute at least 0.5%. Capital improvement projects, funded by the town and meant to improve public infrastructure, are also required to contribute at least 1% of their budget to the fund, capped at $150,000. Andrea De La Cruz, assistant to the town manager, presented the proposed amendments to the policy during the council's June 2 meeting. Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. Marana Public Art Committee members Andrea De La Cruz, Fausto Burruel and Vickie Hathaway attend the unveiling of "Wings Over Marana" by Trevor O'Toole at 11700 W. Avra Valley Road on June 20, 2025. Courtesy of the Town of Marana. The first suggested change was to standardize the building permit evaluation process using the International Code Council's Building Valuation Data Tool, which De La Cruz said ensures consistency for all applicants and developers. The amendments also expanded exemptions, with ongoing public projects such as maintenance or remodeling no longer required to contribute money to the fund. "Some examples of those projects would be HVAC upgrades or new generators or security enhancements (or) minor remodels," De La Cruz said. In the private sector, tenant improvement projects, which are changes made to a property by the landlord, have also been made exempt, to ensure that the town's capital improvement projects and private development projects are more aligned. Some specific plans, which are unified construction plans for properties or groups of properties, already had public art requirements before the policy was created. A new section allows developers to fulfill that obligation either through the existing requirements of their plan or through a contribution to the Public Art Fund. The amendments also expand the town manager's authority. Developers can now appeal public art fee determinations to the manager, who also gained the ability to update and revise the policy directly within certain guidelines. "Of course, if there is a change or an update that changes the intent or the purpose of this policy, then that would still come before the Town Council, but we thought it would be better to not have to come to you every single time," De La Cruz said. An aerial view of the newly widened Twin Peaks Road at Rattlesnake Pass in Picture Rocks, where a rattlesnake sculpture funded by the project is planned. Courtesy of the Town of Marana. Vice Mayor Roxanne Ziegler asked how much money capital improvement projects have contributed to the fund, but De La Cruz did not have an exact number on hand, saying she would follow up. She cited the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center and a recently completed improvement project on Twin Peaks Road in Rattlesnake Pass as examples of contributors. The aquatic center already hosts the public art it funded, an installation by Joseph O'Connell and Creative Machines called "Points in Time." The section of Twin Peaks Road in Rattlesnake Pass will host a rattlesnake sculpture approved last August by the public art committee. De La Cruz also provided an update on the Transportation Art by Youth program, which invites young artists ages 16 to 18 to create public art. Trevor O'Toole's "Deer at Tangerine Sky Park" sculpture at 4411 W. Tangerine Road was partly constructed by students in the Marana High School welding program and funded by Transportation Art by Youth. "What's been so great about this program is that the students at Marana High School have been physically designing and making these items," Councilmember Patti Comerford said. "I hope we can continue to do that for a long, long time. They're really good." Mayor Jon Post said he was pleased with the growing number of art projects around town. "As long as nobody's painting weird pictures, I'm all good," Post said. The council unanimously passed the amendments. Benjamin DePue is a University of Arizona student and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact him at bdepue@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a284017ee6011c3f4ec3cfd Larsen and McCallie show out at state decathlon for rival schools te 2026-06-09T16:32:23.371Z Larsen and McCallie show out at state decathlon for rival schools Both competitors finished at the top of their grade level and qualified for national meets this summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283fe0ee6011c3f4ec3cbb Apple’s foldable iPhone could be just around the corner te 2026-06-09T16:31:28.568Z Apple’s foldable iPhone could be just around the corner The iOS 27 developer beta includes code that references the fold state and screen angle of a device. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283d75ee6011c3f4ec3c80 PGA Tour pro Adam Svensson makes boneheaded, likely very costly mistake during US Open qualifier te 2026-06-09T16:21:09.688Z PGA Tour pro Adam Svensson makes boneheaded, likely very costly mistake during US Open qualifier PGA Tour winner Adam Svensson made what may turn out to be a career-altering mistake during his U.S. Open qualifier. As the longest day in golf unfolded, with the 36-hole U.S. Open final qualifying taking place across North America on Monday, the most shocking moment came in Ontario, Canada, in an eight-player playoff with three spots in the year's third major up for grabs. The playoff eventually dwindled to three, with PGA Tour players Mx McGreevy, Matt Wallace and Svensson battling for the final automatic spot into next week's U.S. Open. LIV GOLF COULD REPORTEDLY RUN OUT OF MONEY BEFORE WRAPPING UP 2026 SEASON AFTER SAUDIS PULL FUNDING McGreevy went on to earn the spot with a birdie on the playoff hole, but there was still business left to be done whether Wallace or Svensson would be the first alternate from the site. Svensson ultimately, and mistakenly, made that process as straightforward as possible. Wallace was already in for par on the playoff hole, but Svensson did not realize that if he went on to make his par putt, the two would have continued to play on to determine who would earn the coveted first alternate spot. Instead, Svensson walked over to his ball mark, picked it up and unknowingly gifted Wallace the first alternate position. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! As Golf Channel's Brandon de Jonge noted on the broadcast, there is a very good chance that Wallace will ultimately get into the U.S. Open as the first alternate, with other players already in the field inevitably having to back out of the event for various reasons. As a former Tour winner who has well over 150 professional starts under his belt, Svensson should have been more aware of the situation. Having said that, it is a unique situation with the playoff beginning with eight players coming off the back end of a 36-hole marathon. It's understandable for Svensson's brain to not be exactly firing at peak levels and realizing what was at stake after McGreevy birdied the hole and knocked him out of the running to earn an automatic spot on the field. Nevertheless, it's a moment that Svensson would like to forget. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283d61ee6011c3f4ec3c77 Director of 'cash giveaway' program tailored to new mothers grilled on how taxpayer funding is used in debate te 2026-06-09T16:20:49.766Z Director of 'cash giveaway' program tailored to new mothers grilled on how taxpayer funding is used in debate Michigan House Republicans are demanding a rigorous inspection of a taxpayer-funded cash assistance program for new mothers, aggressively questioning its benefits and sounding the alarm over how millions of dollars are being spent. The scrutiny boiled over during a June 2 House Oversight Committee hearing, where GOP lawmakers targeted "Rx Kids"— an initiative billed as the nation's largest city-wide cash aid program for prenatal and infant care. "I think there was a belief that there was this small pilot program that was going to be done right," House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Township, said during the hearing. "When I realized that there was a $250 million allocation to Rx Kids … and you find out that it's really not a prescription drug program for kids, it's a cash giveaway, then you realize that maybe we need to look at this a little harder." The intense debate over the merits of the program has been escalating for months. House Republicans previously characterized the measure as a "cash for votes scheme." In an interview with local media following last week's hearing, DeBoyer went further, claiming the program is actively "tracking voter data of individuals who receive benefits." ALBUQUERQUE USES WEED TAX TO FUND 'NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED' GUARANTEED INCOME, SPARKING POLICY DEBATE Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, has also slammed the initiative, previously labeling it "a scam." Republicans ramped up their oversight during last week's hearing, which featured tense testimony from Rx Kids founder and director Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. Lawmakers lobbed a barrage of questions at the director, ranging from the viability of eligibility requirements and steep administrative overhead to whether illegal immigrants are accessing the funds. "No state funds go to undocumented immigrants — none," Hanna-Attisha testified. DeBoyer argued that the low barrier to entry raises serious red flags for taxpayer accountability. To qualify, applicants must complete a 30-minute application (available in English, Spanish, or Arabic), be an adult living in a participating community, and be at least 16 weeks pregnant. First launched as a pilot program in Flint, Michigan, in 2024, Rx Kids has since expanded to several cities across the state, including Detroit. To date, it has served 5,600 families, doling out more than $22 million in direct support. The initiative is designed to issue a no-strings-attached $1,500 cash payment to expectant mothers, followed by $500 per month during the child's first year. The program comes amid a growing national trend of local municipalities providing guaranteed basic income or similar cash assistance to low-income households. While Hanna-Attisha previously told Fox News Digital that the program is modeled after traditional "child allowance programs" rather than universal basic income, DeBoyer warned of a broader ideological agenda. "This is a test balloon for a much larger program that will first be guaranteed basic income for children up to the ages of 18," DeBoyer warned. "Then if we can convince the general public to buy into this, then we'll expand it to just guaranteed basic income." The lawmaker took particular issue with the total lack of restrictions on how recipients spend the cash. "You gotta beg the question, what is it that we're doing, taking $300 million and putting it in a bowl on the porch and telling people they can just stop by and grab a handful?" DeBoyer said. "When we pressed on that issue and asked the question, ‘How do we know they're not buying alcohol and marijuana and other things?’ the answer was, ‘We just trust them.’ That's a noble thing to say, but the problem is we're giving them other people's money." MAYORS WANT TO KEEP HANDING OUT FREE CASH AFTER FEDERAL FUNDS DRIED UP Hanna-Attisha, who also serves as a professor at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine, cited internal Rx Kids research to highlight the program's early success in reducing infant poverty. However, DeBoyer pushed back, questioning the legitimacy of data compiled by the very people running the operation. "All of the data is provided by Dr. Mona, and most of the research that was done to compile the data was done by Dr. Mona," DeBoyer said. "Well, that's not independent research. That’s the people that are getting the money and doling the money out doing the research." In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Rx Kids team defended their scientific integrity, noting that their "methods are transparent" and their findings have "withstood scientific scrutiny." "While I serve as the program's founder and director, the research is conducted by a multidisciplinary team of investigators from multiple institutions and disciplines, including economists, epidemiologists, public health researchers, physicians, and policy experts," Hanna-Attisha said, adding that the data has been subjected to rigorous peer-review standards. DeBoyer also trained his sights on the millions of dollars currently being spent on administrative overhead. "For darn near $40 million of that money has gone to Michigan State and [nonprofit charity] GiveDirectly in administrative fees," DeBoyer said. "We're going to look into how that money is being spent at Michigan State. We're going to look into how that money is being used at GiveDirectly because $250 million is a lot of Michigan taxpayer money." NEW FEDERAL PROBE EXAMINES WHETHER TAXPAYER DOLLARS FUND CHILD GENDER TRANSITIONS, LEGAL DEFENSES Hanna-Attisha strongly rejected the characterization of those funds as mere "fees," countering that the program operates with high efficiency and takes taxpayer accountability seriously. "The program also had two previous years of state funding. When you consider the 5–6 years of state funding, the administration of the program is about $7–8M/year," she told Fox News Digital, noting that Rx Kids is a public-private partnership that has raised nearly $90 million from non-state sources. "Funds are distributed through established systems with extensive safeguards, eligibility verification, fraud prevention protocols, auditing processes, data-use agreements, and independent oversight," she added. "The overwhelming majority of funding supports families directly — approximately 15% of state funds support the administration of the program — that is an incredible level of efficiency." While Hanna-Attisha previously told Fox News Digital that she ultimately hopes to see the program expand nationwide, Michigan Republicans are making it clear that any future funding will face a steep uphill battle. DeBoyer's office did not immediately respond to a follow-up request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283b66ee6011c3f4ec3c36 Havasu police seek help identifying two people in park vandalism investigation te 2026-06-09T16:12:22.728Z Havasu police seek help identifying two people in park vandalism investigation Lake Havasu City police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people seen on surveillance video as investigators look into vandalism at restrooms in two city parks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283b4fee6011c3f4ec3c2d Aquatic Center adds midday lap swim sessions after concerns over swim access te 2026-06-09T16:11:59.120Z Aquatic Center adds midday lap swim sessions after concerns over swim access The Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center is adding midday lap swim sessions twice a week this summer, months after swimmers raised concerns about reduced early-morning access at the facility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283b33ee6011c3f4ec3c05 Trump's grip on GOP faces fresh challenge in South Carolina governor battle te 2026-06-09T16:11:31.447Z Trump's grip on GOP faces fresh challenge in South Carolina governor battle One week after President Donald Trump's endorsement-winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president's immense clout over his party is facing another key test in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial nomination face-off. A week and a half ago, the president handed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette 11th-hour support as she seeks to succeed a top Trump ally, term-limited Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. Evette is facing off in the GOP primary against a handful of top rivals. They are longtime South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and multimillionaire businessman Rom Reddy. Since no candidate was expected to top 50% of the primary vote and land a majority, the top two finishers will advance to the June 23 Republican runoff. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past month, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention. But Trump's last-minute endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds — which came on the same day he also backed Evette — wasn't enough to muscle the three-term congressman to victory. Feenstra was narrowly edged out by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. HEAD HERE FOR THE LATEST FOX NEWS LIVE UPDATES ON TUESDAY'S PRIMARIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY In the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, the major contenders had long been highlighting their support for Trump and his agenda in hopes of landing his support. Trump, after staying neutral for months, endorsed Evette, praising her as an "America First Patriot" and a "WINNER" in his announcement. The president also headlined a tele-rally for Evette on the eve of the primary. Hours later, on the morning of the primary, Evette once again spotlighted the president's backing of her campaign. In a social media post, she wrote that Trump "needs a strong partner as Governor who will deliver on our conservative America First agenda. It's why he gave me his 'complete and total endorsement.' Don't let President Trump down. Get to the polls, bring your friends & family, and VOTE EVETTE!" But Trump, in a social media post endorsing Evette, also said he expected Evette to choose Henry McMaster Jr., the governor's son, as her running mate for lieutenant governor. The comment by the president led to blowback in South Carolina political circles and speculation that McMaster, who succeeded then-Gov. Nikki Haley when she stepped down to serve as U.N. ambassador during Trump's first term and who is in his 10th year as governor, was trying to give his son a political boost. But McMaster denied any deal or pressure, and Evette has said she wouldn't name any running mate until after the primary is over. And on Friday, the younger McMaster took his name out of contention, saying it was "incredibly humbling" to be mentioned as a possible lieutenant governor candidate, but that "now is simply not the right time." Pointing to what he said was a smaller-than-expected bounce in the polls for Evette, longtime South Carolina political strategist Dave Wilson told Fox News Digital he thinks the Trump endorsement "backfired" because of the president's push for the younger McMaster to join the Evette ticket. "In South Carolina, we really don't take it very well when Washington tries to tell us what to do," Wilson emphasized. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283b1fee6011c3f4ec3bfc Trump's DOJ pick in trouble as GOP concerns threaten confirmation te 2026-06-09T16:11:11.528Z Trump's DOJ pick in trouble as GOP concerns threaten confirmation President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Justice is already facing headwinds among Senate Republicans that could derail, or outright torpedo, his confirmation process.  And the process to either confirm or deny acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to replace former Attorney General Pam Bondi is already underway in the Senate, with Trump officially sending his nomination to the upper chamber on Monday.  Blanche’s involvement in the controversial, now-defunct $2 billion anti-weaponization fund, and his actions surrounding the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill rioters are two key breaking points for some Senate Republicans.  TRUMP EYES NEXT ATTORNEY GENERAL AS KEY GOP SENATOR SIGNALS POTENTIAL ROADBLOCK His first challenge will be getting through the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., could be the pivotal vote that would make or break his confirmation. Tillis was vehemently opposed to the anti-weaponization fund, going so far as to offer an amendment to divert the money to the nation’s anti-fraud fund and voting with Senate Democrats every step of the way to ensure there was no chance the move could be made again.  But for Tillis, Blanche’s comments and actions about the Jan. 6 rioters are his main "circuit breaker."  "They better not have said for one minute that the people who beat up police officers, like these right down here, were righteous people," Tillis said. "You come even close to saying that, you don’t have a [chance] of getting my vote in Judiciary." WATCH: DEM SENATOR SNAPS AFTER ACTING AG BLANCHE ACCUSES HIM OF 'OBVIOUSLY LYING' IN HEATED EXCHANGE The skepticism about Blanche, who previously served as Trump’s personal lawyer before making the leap to the DOJ, extends beyond Tillis among those in the GOP. And he’ll receive no quarter from Senate Democrats, either in committee or during a confirmation vote.  Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., accused Blanche of both shielding Trump from legal consequences and using "the justice system to go after his boss’ political enemies, bringing baseless charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center, Jim Comey, and others." "Trump and Blanche are cut from the same crooked cloth," Schumer said. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said it was "hard to say" whether Blanche would have the votes to be confirmed.  TODD BLANCHE 'HONORED AND HUMBLED' BY TRUMP'S AG NOMINATION AFTER EXPLOSIVE WEEK OF FEDERAL ARRESTS "I think obviously most of our members are pretty deferential to who the president wants in these key positions," Thune said. "He’s already serving in the role and clearly has experience in it. But this is an environment where nothing is a safe or sure bet." Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, announced that the committee had received the nomination Monday afternoon. Grassley said he "worked well" with Blanche and has appreciated "his commitment to transparency and support for law enforcement."  "Blanche is well-qualified and has shown his dedication to restoring law and order across our country," Grassley said in a statement. "The Senate Judiciary Committee’s work to process Blanche’s nomination is underway." Several Republicans were furious over the anti-weaponization fund, and berated Blanche behind closed doors last month over how it would operate, and whether Jan. 6 rioters would have access to the taxpayer money. How much of a hand he had in that move could also determine his success in a Senate confirmation vote should he make it through the Senate Judiciary Committee.  "I think it’s gonna come down to the extent of his involvement in this weaponization fund," Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283af4ee6011c3f4ec3bda It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS. te 2026-06-09T16:10:28.565Z It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS. With SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI all eyeing massive public debuts, the tech industry may soon have a new class of corporate overlords — and a new acronym to match. Say goodbye to FAANG and hello to MANGOS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28389fee6011c3f4ec3b8e Lindsey Graham’s Allies Spend Big to Ward Off a Republican Challenger te 2026-06-09T16:00:31.690Z Lindsey Graham’s Allies Spend Big to Ward Off a Republican Challenger The Republican senator from South Carolina has a well-funded primary challenger who has a chance of forcing him into a runoff election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2833eeee6011c3f4ec3b15 After Saying See You Later to Louisiana Police, Man Is Attacked by Alligator te 2026-06-09T15:40:30.489Z After Saying See You Later to Louisiana Police, Man Is Attacked by Alligator The driver, who was charged with driving while impaired, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283215ee6011c3f4ec3ac9 Mayes: Pima County GOP can’t cite a single time the rules they want blocked were misused te 2026-06-09T15:32:37.209Z Mayes: Pima County GOP can’t cite a single time the rules they want blocked were misused Photo via Getty Images Arizona’s Democratic attorney general and secretary of state are duking it out with Pima County Republicans, who want a U.S. District Court judge to block portions of the state’s elections rulebook ahead of the July 21 primary.  The Oversight Project, on behalf of the Pima County Republican Party, argued in a May 1 complaint that multiple provisions in the state’s 2025 Elections Procedures Manual violate the U.S. Constitution. The elections rulebook, which is revised every two years, was written by Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and approved by Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes, also Democrats. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In mid-May, the Oversight Project asked the court to issue a preliminary injunction, blocking the state from enforcing the provisions of the EPM — portions of which carry the force of law — that it claims are unconstitutional.  Those provisions include: Allowing election officials to remove from a polling place or report to law enforcement anyone who impersonates a law enforcement officer or is “wearing clothing, uniforms or official-looking apparel intended to deter, intimidate, or harass voters.” Banning audible electioneering outside of the 75-foot perimeter of polling places where it is expressly prohibited if the electioneering can be heard at the polling place door Allowing elections officials to kick political party election observers out of polling places if they raise “repeated frivolous voter challenges to poll workers without any good faith basis.” Neal Cornett, director of state litigation for the Oversight Project, wrote in the complaint that the first provision might cause law enforcement officers “to rightfully fear removal for merely wearing their uniforms if they vote on their way to work,” while the provision aimed at election observers could cause them “to refrain from raising challenges for fear of removal from the vicinity of the election.”  In a June 5 response, Mayes and Fontes dismissed Cornett’s argument that any provision in the EPM would impact law enforcement officers’ ability to vote in uniform.  “It is unclear how anything in the 2025 EPM or the underlying statutes would prevent uniformed officers from exercising their right to vote simply because they show up to vote in uniform,” Mayes wrote. Fontes and Mayes asked the court not to block the EPM provisions, saying that they merely explain existing state statute, and did not expand upon it. Mayes wrote that if Cornett and the Pima County Republican Party believe those provisions violate the U.S. Constitution, they should challenge the underlying law instead of the rulebook explaining the law to elections officials.  The Oversight Project wrote in its initial complaint that the provision regarding clothing and uniforms was overly vague, leaving too much up to the discretion of individual election workers. “How are election officials to determine what uniforms or clothing would be intended to deter, intimidate, or harass voters?” Cornett wrote. “How are they to determine what is intimidating to any individual voter as opposed to a subgroup of voters? How are they to reconcile what is offensive to some but agreeable to others? How could they be expected to separate their own personal and political biases from the inquiry?” He argued that it would also chill the free speech of voters.  Mayes and Fontes countered that rules in the EPM only apply to election workers unless explicitly stated otherwise.  Cornett also claimed that the EPM doesn’t properly define what a frivolous voter challenge looks like, potentially putting a chilling effect on observers, and that the audibility rule was also too broad.  “Measuring electioneering in the mind of the hearer, using subjective standards of audibility and individual views of interference with the voting process are not a valid constitutional bases (sic) for restricting speech the hearer does not want to hear,” he wrote.  In the suit, the Oversight Project references challenges to the 2025 EPM sent to Fontes by Scot Mussi, executive director of the Arizona Free Enterprise Club and Arizona Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, before that version of the rulebook was finalized. Kolodin, an attorney, was sanctioned for bringing legal challenges to the 2020 election that weren’t backed by evidence. The lawsuit also references recommendations from a coalition of left-leaning voter advocacy groups including All Voting is Local Action and Progress Arizona.  The Oversight Project’s website says that it works to “expose and root out corruption in government.” Its work is focused on things like former President Joe Biden’s autopen use, “transgender ideology” and Biden’s purported links to China.  The Pima County Republican Party and its chairwoman, Kathleen Winn, are also represented in the lawsuit by state Rep. Neal Carter, a Republican from Queen Creek. In her response, Mayes wrote that versions of the same provisions being challenged have been included in previous versions of the EPM — some of them dating back to 2014. Even so, the Pima County Republican Party couldn’t point to a single instance wherein an election official implemented those provisions in a way that violated the First Amendment. Instead of providing examples of any such instances to the Secretary of State’s Office when it asked for them, the Pima County Republican Party joined with the Oversight Project to file a lawsuit, Mayes wrote.  Mayes and Fontes pointed to Arizona’s long history, beginning in 1913, of laws protecting voters from harassment and intimidation, and the U.S. Supreme Court’s history of backing such protections.  “Voters have a right to cast their ballot without undue interference and people have a right to engage in political speech,” Mayes wrote, noting that, when those two rights have conflicted in the past, the U.S. Supreme Court has found in favor of voters.  Blocking the provisions just over a month before the primary election would do more harm than good, Mayes argued, since poll worker training materials have already been produced and training has begun.  “Enjoining guidance that helps explain how to protect voters from interference and intimidation risks creating confusion at this late hour,” she wrote. “Moreover, the fact that this Court has little time for considered reflection is a situation of Plaintiffs’ own making. The provisions they challenge have been in the EPM for years.” A hearing in the case is set for June 16. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2831fbee6011c3f4ec3aaa Bikini crackdown at cruise destinations may surprise summer travelers te 2026-06-09T15:32:11.690Z Bikini crackdown at cruise destinations may surprise summer travelers → A last-minute deal is breathing new life into a pair of long-abandoned casinos. → One summer getaway spot is testing an unconventional plan to curb a growing health threat. → What's perfectly fine swimwear on a cruise ship could lead to unwanted attention at certain destinations. → This crowded tourist destination is cracking down on visitor behavior with costly consequences. → A split-second decision at sea turned one cruise ship passenger into an unlikely hero. → One veteran's painful airport journey inspired strangers to step up in a remarkable way. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → Researchers say intriguing evidence could reshape a centuries-old debate tied to biblical lore. → A newly uncovered palace is prompting historians to rethink a long-held story behind Sparta's ascent. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE TRAVEL NEWS A dangerous bacteria discovery near a popular getaway has travelers reconsidering their summer plans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2831e7ee6011c3f4ec3aa1 Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby won Round 2, but the NCAA is coming back swinging in landmark case te 2026-06-09T15:31:51.691Z Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby won Round 2, but the NCAA is coming back swinging in landmark case After a judge granted a preliminary injunction that will allow Brendan Sorsby to play this upcoming season for Texas Tech, the NCAA has already filed a notice of appeal in the Seventh District of Texas that signals this fight is only entering round three. The ruling from Judge Ken Curry sent shockwaves through college athletics, with multiple Big 12 athletic directors expressing frustration over the decision. Brendan Sorsby wins court injunction against the NCAA despite betting on his own team multiple times Conference officials are also expected to discuss potential next steps during meetings this week, starting on Tuesday. But, the court of college opinion is clearly in the favor of NCAA compliance, as they dig their heels in and press the Texas judicial system for a potential favorable ruling in their appeal. BRENDAN SORSBY ADMITS WAGERING NEARLY $90,000 DURING COLLEGE CAREER AS NCAA FIGHT HEATS UP For many, betting on your own team would seem like a clear path to losing eligibility. But Sorsby's attorneys built their case around his struggles with gambling addiction and mental health, while also arguing that the NCAA breached its contractual obligations in the way it handled his suspension. The strategy worked, and the injunction was granted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Not only did Brendan Sorsby gamble on his own team, but he also wagered on college basketball at both Indiana and Cincinnati, while wagering over $6,000 on other college football games, placing over $90,000 in bets total. "Did betting on hoops play into that 2-game proposal?," one Power-4 athletic director asked Fox News Digital, rhetorically. And, while the NCAA filed an appeal in the State of Texas on Monday evening, we could already have a dilemma on our hands with the current judges presiding over the process. Appeals can often take months to resolve, though there are circumstances under which the process could be expedited. One aspect of the appeal that has already drawn attention is the makeup of the appellate court. COLLEGE ATHLETICS INTEGRITY 'LEFT THE BUILDING' AFTER JUDGE LETS SORSBY PLAY DESPITE GAMBLING ADMISSION All four judges currently serving on the Seventh Court of Appeals attended Texas Tech. While there is no suggestion that their educational background would influence their decision-making, the optics are notable given the stakes involved. It remains to be seen whether NCAA attorneys will attempt to pursue any recusal motions related to those connections. After all, one judge in the original injunction proceedings stepped aside because of ties to Texas Tech. Whether that becomes a factor in the appeal is something both sides will be watching closely. While there is clear frustration among some conference officials, Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and league administrators are expected to proceed carefully over the next few weeks. TOP TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL DONOR SAYS NOBODY HAS 'AUTHORITY' TO 'ENFORCE ANY RULES' IN COLLEGE SPORTS RIGHT NOW On Tuesday, athletic directors from the Big 12 will hold a conference call to discuss the Sorsby issues, and what type of options they have in the form of punishment. Because of the court's injunction, neither the NCAA nor the conference can simply ignore the ruling and prevent Sorsby from participating in games or practices. However, the Big 12 could explore whether any conference-specific bylaws, sportsmanship provisions, or ethics policies provide grounds for separate disciplinary action. As we've seen in past instances, conferences can use their own policies to issue a penalty towards either a school or student-athlete. That's where things become complicated. Conferences have imposed penalties independent of NCAA enforcement in the past, but any attempt to sanction Sorsby could open the door to additional litigation. And given the outcome of the initial case, there's no guarantee a court would side with the conference. At the same time, Big 12 conference officials must weigh whether declining to act creates its own set of concerns, especially in the court of public opinion and the weight of other conferences. For now, Sorsby has the full backing of Texas Tech, and any decision by the Big 12 would likely be made only after extensive legal review. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! So, while a Texas judge might have granted an injunction on Monday, we still have a ways to go before he actually suits up for the Red Raiders. This one is far from over, as the countdown begins for the 2026 college football season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2831d3ee6011c3f4ec3a98 Surveillance video captures Penn State student's final moments before fatal shooting in armed robbery attempt te 2026-06-09T15:31:31.839Z Surveillance video captures Penn State student's final moments before fatal shooting in armed robbery attempt Surveillance video captured the final moments before a Pennsylvania State University student was killed after an armed robbery attempt. The Philadelphia Police Department said Billy Schmidt, 22, was close to home when the armed robbery attempt happened on Saturday around 1:30 a.m. When officers arrived, the college student was found with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m., according to police. Schmidt can be heard saying "Give me my phone" before a gunshot could be heard seconds later. Bill Schmidt, his father, told ABC7 that his son was coming back from a bar where he was watching the NBA Finals with his friends. Additional security video shows a man throwing a cellphone before another individual can be seen running around a corner being chased by Billy Schmidt, who was then shot in the chest. SEND US A TIP HERE "He was a really good person who cared about everybody and never hurt or bothered a soul, never bothered anyone and for him to get shot like that is a travesty," Bill Schmidt said. "I'm shocked when they stole his phone that he chased them." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST His sister, Anna Schmidt, told reporters she doesn't know how anyone could have killed her brother. GOOD SAMARITAN GROCERY SHOPPER, DAD KILLED WHILE TRYING TO STOP TEEN ROBBERY SUSPECTS "I miss him so much and I don't understand how someone can do this," Anna Schmidt said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB In a statement, Penn State University said Billy Schmidt was studying journalism at Penn State World Campus and was on track to graduate in December. "We are heartbroken over the tragic death of William Schmidt and we share our deepest condolences with his family and friends," the university said. Police have not made an arrest in connection with the college student's killing. One neighbor urged anyone with information to help police. "I want justice, I want the kid that shot Billy to be found," a neighbor told FOX 29. "If anyone's out there that recognizes anything... they seem young to me. If anyone has any information or recognizes anything about the kids, I would love for them to come forward." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2831abee6011c3f4ec3a8d Gates Said to Have Hired Ex-Oversight Chief to Advise on Epstein Testimony te 2026-06-09T15:30:51.767Z Gates Said to Have Hired Ex-Oversight Chief to Advise on Epstein Testimony Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, has retained Jake Greenberg, the former top investigative counsel to the House Oversight Committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a283195ee6011c3f4ec3a71 Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users te 2026-06-09T15:30:29.926Z Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282d35ee6011c3f4ec3973 Seattle mayor says sobriety won't be required at new homeless shelter te 2026-06-09T15:11:49.052Z Seattle mayor says sobriety won't be required at new homeless shelter Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said residents entering a new homeless shelter community in the city's Interbay neighborhood will not be required to be sober, a policy she defended as part of the city's effort to move people indoors and connect them with services. "We're not demanding that people be, you know, abstinent when they enter this village, but there are going to be, you know, there's kind of repeated efforts to kind of help people along into treatment and so that treatment will always be available and encouraged," Wilson said.  Wilson made the remarks Sunday when asked about the Bayside Enhanced Shelter Community, a new shelter project that has drawn attention from residents concerned about homelessness, public safety and addiction in the area. WILL SOCIALISM SAVE SEATTLE? CITY ADVOCATES STRUGGLE TO FIND SOLUTIONS AS HOMELESS, DRUG ADDICTS FLOOD STREETS "So again, the model here is low barrier, high-support," Wilson said. "So we are not requiring treatment for people entering this and this is really an evidence-based model that we've seen be successful. And so, basically, you're bringing people in knowing that the process of recovery is really complicated and difficult." ​​The new Bayside Enhanced Shelter Community has 50 single-adult pallet home units that will serve as 24/7 transitional housing that is expected to increase to 75 units by the end of the month, KOMO News reported.  Users of the facility will have access to "behavioral health support for addiction and recovery," but neither using those resources nor being sober is required to use the housing facility. AS SOCIALIST MAYOR BATTLES ICE, SEATTLE POLICE AND CRIME VICTIMS SAY REPEAT OFFENDERS ARE TERRORIZING THE CITY KIRO 7 News reported that each 70-square-foot unit cost $16,000 to build, and Wilson has acknowledged that the city is running behind in its goal to have 500 shelter beds by mid-June and 1,000 by the end of the year. "So when people say it is a failure not to have created 500 units by now, what I want to say is, as long as there are thousands of people sleeping unsheltered on our streets, yes, we are failing," Wilson said. In August, the Washington State Standard reported that on Jan. 30, the state documented 22,173 people who were homeless in Washington, with "33% were experiencing unsheltered homelessness and 67% were experiencing sheltered homelessness." Fox News Digital has reached out to Wilson for comment. SEATTLE MAYOR PUSHES LOCAL POLICE TO TRACK, INVESTIGATE ICE AGENTS' ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282d21ee6011c3f4ec3965 Trump keeps forecasting an Iran deal — why the White House still thinks it can happen te 2026-06-09T15:11:29.052Z Trump keeps forecasting an Iran deal — why the White House still thinks it can happen President Donald Trump is continuing to project confidence that a final nuclear agreement with Iran remains within reach despite months of slow-moving diplomacy, unresolved disputes over uranium enrichment and a ceasefire that appeared at risk of unraveling over the weekend. "We're in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal," Trump told reporters after attending the third game of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, adding that it would come in "two or three days."  Trump has suggested dozens of times over the past two months that a deal is just around the corner, yet little public evidence has emerged that the sides have bridged the core disputes that have complicated negotiations. Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, the president has said a deal was close at least 38 times, according to a CNN count.  Despite months of predictions that a deal was imminent, negotiations remain publicly deadlocked over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief and Iran's growing stockpile of enriched uranium. Yet administration officials and outside analysts say a combination of economic pressure on Iran, a fragile but surviving ceasefire and the high costs of renewed conflict may explain why Trump continues to believe an agreement is achievable. TRUMP, NETANYAHU TO MEET AT WHITE HOUSE IN HIGH-STAKES TALKS ON IRAN, GAZA PLAN In May alone, Trump said a deal as "largely negotiated," later suggested he was making a "final determination" and now says an agreement could arrive within days.  Former National Security Council official Michael Singh said Trump's confidence likely reflects both the president's negotiating style and the reality that neither Washington nor Iran appears eager to abandon diplomacy despite recent military exchanges. "Projecting optimism is part of President Trump's MO," Singh told Fox News Digital, adding that despite recent military exchanges, "we don't see either side really pursuing any alternative with any kind of determination. In announcing the ceasefire April 7, Trump said talks were "very far along" but it would take two weeks for "the Agreement to be finalized and consummated." "Both sides, Israel and Iran, are looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE! Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way. The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a ‘Final Deal’ is reached. Things should move quickly," Trump posted on Truth Social Monday.  The optimism comes as negotiators remain divided over core elements of Iran's nuclear program and after fresh military exchanges briefly threatened to derail the fragile truce between Israel and Iran. "Iran is desperate to make a deal because of the historic successes of Operation Epic Fury, Operation Economic Fury, and the blockade. Talks on a deal that will prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon are continuing at a rapid pace and are going very well," a White House official told Fox News Digital.   "As the President stated, he will only make a good deal for the American people. He is not going to be rushed into making a bad deal. Due to the successes of Operation Epic Fury, Economic Fury, and the blockade, President Trump holds the cards and has all the time he needs to make the best deal for the United States and the world." Trump's confidence comes as Israel and Iran traded fire for the first time since a ceasefire took hold and after the president told the Financial Times Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have "no choice" but to accept a U.S.-brokered agreement with Iran. The ceasefire itself appeared shaky over the weekend following fresh exchanges between Israel and Iran, prompting Trump to publicly urge both sides to stand down and warning that further escalation could jeopardize ongoing negotiations. By Monday, however, both sides signaled a desire to avoid a broader confrontation. Netanyahu said Israel would "hold fire" following discussions with Trump, while Iran indicated its latest round of attacks had concluded absent further provocation. Singh said both sides appear to be trying to pressure one another into an agreement rather than preparing for a collapse in talks. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR "It really does seem as though it's sort of down to the details," Singh said. "But of course the details can be quite hard." Negotiators continue to face fundamental disagreements over Iran's nuclear program despite months of talks. But analysts who see a path to a deal often point to the growing pressure facing Iran.  Miad Maleki, a former Treasury Department sanctions official and senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, argued that Iran is facing mounting economic and diplomatic pressure that could eventually force the regime to reconsider positions it has so far refused to abandon. "Every day that the blockade remains in place, Iran is getting closer to a complete economic collapse," Maleki told Fox News Digital, pointing to inflation, fuel shortages and growing economic strain inside the country. Maleki argued that Iran's position has deteriorated during the ceasefire, citing continued economic pressure, additional sanctions and the loss of senior regime figures during the conflict. "The regime is under severe pressure economically and diplomatically," he said. That pressure may help explain why administration officials continue to view diplomacy as a viable path despite the slow pace of progress. The Trump administration has maintained that Iran cannot be permitted to continue enriching uranium, arguing that even civilian enrichment capabilities could provide Iran with a pathway to a nuclear weapon. Iranian officials, meanwhile, insist they retain the right to enrich uranium for peaceful energy purposes and have resisted proposals requiring a permanent halt to enrichment activities on Iranian soil. Negotiators also have sparred over the fate of Iran's uranium stockpile.  Before inspectors lost visibility into key facilities, the International Atomic Energy Agency estimated Iran possessed roughly 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity — just below weapons-grade levels and enough, if further enriched, for multiple nuclear weapons. Those unresolved disputes have fueled skepticism about whether a breakthrough is truly imminent. But Iran is not the only actor facing pressure to avoid renewed conflict. The conflict already has pushed energy prices higher and disrupted global shipping routes, with analysts warning that the economic fallout could persist for months even if maritime traffic resumes immediately. In a recent Fox News Digital interview, Kpler oil analyst Matt Smith said it could take until the fourth quarter of the year for global energy flows to normalize because of logistical bottlenecks involving trapped tankers, swollen inventories and damaged infrastructure. Moody's Analytics has estimated the conflict has cost American households roughly $100 billion over the past three months through higher fuel, transportation and related costs. Trump's confidence has also coincided with increasingly public disagreements with Netanyahu about how to handle Iran. The president recently said Netanyahu would have "no choice" but to accept a deal with Tehran, comments that fueled speculation about growing differences between Washington and Jerusalem. Ehud Eilam, a former researcher for Israel's Ministry of Defense, said Israel and the United States share the goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon but often approach the challenge from different strategic perspectives. "Iran poses a much bigger threat to Israel compared with the danger Iran presents to the United States," Eilam told Fox News Digital. Eilam also argued that Washington retains significant leverage over Israeli decision-making through military aid and weapons transfers. "The delivery of U.S. weapons and ammunition to Israel, now and later, gives the Trump administration major leverage to convince Israel to accept a deal with Iran," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282d0dee6011c3f4ec395c Sen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine voters te 2026-06-09T15:11:09.129Z Sen Collins slams Bernie-backed Graham Platner as too far-left for Maine voters BANGOR, Maine — Republican Sen. Susan Collins believes that Graham Platner, her likely Democratic challenger in November's midterm elections, is too extreme for voters in her New England state. But Platner, pushing an economically populist agenda as he takes aim at corporate influences and advocates for the working class, argues it's moderate Collins who is the "radical" one. With the support of Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Rep. Ro Khanna of California, Platner is aiming to unseat the longtime Republican senator in left-leaning Maine. The race is among a handful that could determine if the GOP holds onto its slim Senate majority in the midterm elections, and the oyster farmer has been forced onto defense in recent weeks amid mounting controversies and negative headlines. IT'S JUDGMENT DAY FOR EMBATTLED DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER While Collins has mostly kept quiet about Platner's political baggage, she has weighed in on his agenda. Among his many progressive policy stances, Platner, on his campaign website, urges "passing a constitutional amendment to ban billionaires buying elections!" And he highlights that he's "a strong supporter of a Medicare for All system" and that he "will support a path to citizenship and an end to the mass deportation machine." Asked if Platner is too far to the left for voters in her northern New England state, Collins responded in a Fox News Digital interview last month, "I believe that will be the conclusion of Maine voters. But, obviously, I don't take anything for granted." But Platner challenges that it's Collins who is too "radical." CLICK HERE FOR FOX NEWS LIVE UPDATES ON TODAY'S PRIMARY ELECTIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY "My response is that, trying to bring down costs for working Mainers. Trying to make sure that our communities don't get emptied out because housing has become unaffordable for young people. Trying to create a system in which we are not seeing our health care system utilized as a way of just screwing working people all for the benefit of a health care insurance CEO," Platner responded in a Fox News Digital interview last month. "I don't think that's radical at all," he added, claiming: "I think, in fact, that what most Mainers agree is what we have to be doing." Rather, he claimed that "what's radical is somebody like Susan Collins, who, for decades now, has made sure that we pass policies that are going to help corporations and billionaires to the detriment of working people, supporting over and over and over again, illegal and insane foreign wars." "She voted to send me to Iraq, and now she continues to vote to support the war in Iran," Platner charged. "I'm sorry that I think is much more radical to the people of Maine than having a health care system that doesn't collapse before our eyes." PLATNER TO SUPPORTERS: 'MAINE, YOU HAVE MY BACK' Despite his numerous controversies, Platner has drawn large crowds and built a healthy fundraising war chest. Democrats see Maine as a crucial pickup opportunity in the 2026 midterms as they aim to win back the Senate majority in the fall. But beating Collins, a moderate who is running for a sixth six-year term in the Senate and has a history of voting against President Donald Trump's agenda, won't be easy. Six years ago, public opinion polls indicated the senator was headed to defeat, but Collins defied expectations and won re-election by topping then-Democratic state House Speaker Sara Gideon by nine points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282ce2ee6011c3f4ec393e iOS 27 features we didn’t see on stage te 2026-06-09T15:10:26.652Z iOS 27 features we didn’t see on stage While iOS 27 isn't bringing major changes, it's still got many small features that could improve everyday usage for iPhone users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282ac7ee6011c3f4ec38d3 Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent te 2026-06-09T15:01:27.598Z Charlotte train stabbing suspect dodges potential death penalty for now after he's ruled incompetent The man accused of killing a young woman on a North Carolina light-rail train has been deemed incompetent to stand trial in his federal case following a mental evaluation. Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, is charged in the fatal stabbing of Ukrainian woman Iryna Zarutska, 23, while aboard the light-rail Lynx Blue Line in Charlotte on Aug. 22, 2025.  Brown is expected to be committed to a special facility under the direction of the U.S. attorney general for treatment aimed at restoring competency. If he is later found competent, the federal case could resume. Brown could face the death penalty if the federal case proceeds. However, a defendant who is found incompetent cannot be tried or executed while incompetent. SEND US A TIP HERE Brown was federally indicted on a charge of committing an act of violence against a railroad carrier and mass transportation system resulting in death. The hearing comes after a Bureau of Prisons evaluation found on May 7 that Brown was incompetent to stand trial for his state charges. The finding followed what officials described as a lengthy process that included interviews and a review of medical records. Brown is accused of murdering Zarutska on the Charlotte train. Surveillance video shows Zarutska entering the train car and sitting down in front of Brown. Roughly four minutes later, Brown allegedly pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed her three times from behind before departing the train. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Fox News Digital's Julia Bonavita contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282ab3ee6011c3f4ec38ca 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 premiere runtime and details revealed for hit HBO series te 2026-06-09T15:01:07.547Z 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 premiere runtime and details revealed for hit HBO series Details are starting to flow out about "House of the Dragon" ahead of the season three premiere. The "Game of Thrones" prequel is one of HBO's current monster hits. It's set 200 years before the story made famous by George R. R. Martin's books and television series that aired for eight seasons. Season 2 of "House of the Dragon" wrapped up in August of 2024, and fans have been eager to return to the land of Westeros. TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S HIT CIA/MILITARY SERIES 'LIONESS' GETS OFFICIAL SEASON RELEASE DATE ON PARAMOUNT+ Season three of "House of the Dragon" premieres June 21 on HBO, and the runtime has now been uploaded to the network's schedule. 'GAME OF THRONES' STAR EMILIA CLARKE WAS CONVINCED SHE 'CHEATED DEATH' AFTER SURVIVING TWO BRAIN ANEURYSMS The first episode of the new season has a listed runtime of 72 minutes. Plot details are simply stated as, "Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, this epic series tells the story of House Targaryen." However, Screen Rant reported the new episodes "will open with the Battle of the Gullet." The large battle is expected to raise the stakes even further than what fans saw at the end of season two when the stage was set for total war. The show's IMDb page indicated that the new season will contain a total of eight episodes, with the finale airing on Aug. 4. "House of the Dragon" has been an absurd hit for HBO. Season two averaged roughly 25 million viewers an episode when it was airing, according to Variety. Now, it's time to run it back another time after two outstanding seasons. Fans will find out what's coming starting June 21. Hit me with all your predictions at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282a89ee6011c3f4ec38ac Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store  te 2026-06-09T15:00:25.684Z Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store  Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282878ee6011c3f4ec384a Landon Donovan recalls life-changing World Cup moment amid players' 'responsibility' of growing game in USA te 2026-06-09T14:51:36.643Z Landon Donovan recalls life-changing World Cup moment amid players' 'responsibility' of growing game in USA Landon Donovan is the reason why so many people in the United States are soccer fans. In the 2010 World Cup, Donovan scored a last-minute goal against Algeria, giving the Stars and Stripes a victory in their group and bringing a country together. "That kind of moment, it changed my life forever," Donovan told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "I mean, there is not a day that I'm at an appearance or doing something that someone doesn't come up and say something about that. And honestly, the thing I get more than any is, 'I became a soccer fan that day watching that game,' which gives me chills because that is what we're trying to do. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Since I was 16 years old as a young professional, we were not only players in this country, we had to be ambassadors because nobody was paying attention then. So we were trying to grow the sport all the time. When one literal 122nd-minute moment of me kicking a ball into the net exponentially expedites that process, it's amazing because you've been working so hard. I did 10 years of appearances and media and playing and all these things for a 122nd-minute moment to do more than all of that." Now, Donovan is one of the faces of FanDuel's soccer betting during this World Cup, where it is offering promotions like Super Sub, in which if a player you bet on to score is subbed out, your bet automatically transfers to that player's replacement and stays alive through the remainder of the game. "It tilts the odds a little bit more in your favor, and it keeps you engaged. Usually when a player gets subbed out, we're all p---ed off," Donovan said with a laugh. "So it's gonna be a really fun summer and a couple ways that fans can tilt the odds a little in their favor." WORLD CUP ANNOUNCER SAYS FIFA'S GRASS MANDATE WILL BE A 'HUGE CONVERSATION' REGARDING NFL'S TURF FIELDS "I'm at a place in my life where I want to be around good people and do fun things. FanDuel has been great to me, they treat me well, they do things the right way, they carry their responsible gambling message seriously. They really mean it and that matters to me as someone who has young kids who I'm sure will get into this at some point." Now that the 2026 World Cup is days away from taking place in the United States, Donovan said this year's USMNT may have even more of a "responsibility" than he did to take advantage of a sport that is dying to grow here. Of course, for the players, there are much bigger things to worry about — but Donovan said it was always in the back of his mind. "I know what a great World Cup could do because I had it in 2002, and I know what a bad World Cup can do because I had a bad World Cup in '06. And so, in 2010, I was aware of all that. I knew the possibilities and the opportunity that we had," Donovan said. "As you get older, you have a responsibility to do your job and to help grow the sport. And it doesn't mean it can't be fun or enjoyable or any of that. It's just, it is a responsibility. That is what these players have on their shoulders, and they know that." The USMNT begins its quest for its first title on Friday in Los Angeles against Paraguay. 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/6a282608ee6011c3f4ec37e9 Roadway striping to take place on Cedar Avenue on Thursday; expect delays te 2026-06-09T14:41:12.082Z Roadway striping to take place on Cedar Avenue on Thursday; expect delays No road closures will occur, but Mountain Line bus stops along the portion of Cedar will be closed, and pedestrians and bicyclists will be required to detour. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2825d8ee6011c3f4ec37a9 Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations te 2026-06-09T14:40:24.251Z Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a282141ee6011c3f4ec36f3 Bombshell claims by former campaign director rock Platner’s campaign hours before polls open te 2026-06-09T14:20:49.909Z Bombshell claims by former campaign director rock Platner’s campaign hours before polls open Graham Platner shouldn't be elected to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate, a former high-level staffer for the embattled Democratic candidate told voters just hours before polls opened in the state's Tuesday primary. Genevieve McDonald, once a Maine state representative who worked briefly as Platner's campaign director last year, warned in an op/ed in The Washington Post on Monday evening: "Graham Platner is not someone who would be good for Maine or for the country." While she overlooked his Nazi-linked tattoo and possible cheating scandal, McDonald said in the piece titled "I know firsthand why Graham Platner shouldn't be a U.S. senator" that she couldn't ignore how "he exhibits a pattern of dishonest behavior," and ultimately quit the campaign after just two months. "I was one of the Platner campaign’s first gaslighting casualties," she wrote. McDonald said she was "disturbed" by what she learned during her time on his staff from August to October 2025. "If America wants a stronger democracy, elevating leaders with integrity is essential," she wrote in the opinion piece. "Leaders with sound judgment and ethics. Leaders who embrace and live the ideals the nation stands for." THE GROWING LIST OF CONTROVERSIES THREATENING DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S MAINE SENATE BID McDonald complained about the series of skeletons that emerged, including the Nazi-linked tattoo on his chest, recent allegations of physical misconduct with an ex-girlfriend and lewd Reddit posts that have rocked his campaign. She specifically took issue with one Reddit post where Platner said white, rural Americans are 'racist' and 'stupid.' The demographic he attacked is the one in which he is now hoping to represent in the U.S. Senate. McDonald also slammed the campaign's "feigned ignorance" of the significance of the tattoo, which she described as "appalling." The woman who made allegations of physical violence against Platner, Lyndsey Fifield, stood in solidarity with McDonald after the piece was published on Monday night. "Last year, I watched a woman sacrifice her career to stand on principle and warn the public about a dangerous man. Genevieve has been relentlessly attacked — but she kept her honor and her soul. She has inspired me to stay strong through this storm." Among other revelations in the op/ed, McDonald said the campaign offered her a severance package of $15,000 contingent upon signing a non-disclosure agreement, which she refused. TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID McDonald conveyed that she wanted to believe Platner's narrative of redemption — the candidate often touts himself as a man with a troubled past who has since straightened up — but she felt the overwhelming scandals were too much for her to continue working on the campaign. She also used the platform in the Post to take a dig at Platner, who has pitched himself as a working-class Mainer, humble oyster farmer and small-town harbor master. "I realized the campaign had not been honest with me," McDonald wrote. "As someone from a real working-class background, I knew this would undermine his cross-party appeal." PLATNER’S ‘LIVING ON THE SEA’ CLAIM DISMANTLED BY CRITICS AS FINANCIAL DOCS PAINT A DIFFERENT PICTURE That narrative has recently fallen apart as his campaign came under fire from multiple angles. Platner's mother, who owns a restaurant, is listed as the only customer of his oyster farming business on its financial disclosers. He farms off a private island owned by the family of his business partner, and his father gave him a $200,000 loan to purchase a home. "I want better for my daughters, and for the people of Maine," McDonald wrote. "Democrats are being sold a narrative that Platner is the only choice for the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Maine voters don’t have to accept that." There are two other Democratic candidates on the ballot in Tuesday's race, Gov. Janet Mills and consultant David Costello. Mills was Platner's main challenger, but withdrew from the race due to her campaign's lack of funds on hand. Her withdrawal, however, came after the ballots were already printed — so her name will still appear as an option for voters. "The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it," McDonald concluded. "Demand better from those entrusted with power or seeking it." "Enough is enough." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281f0fee6011c3f4ec3622 Graham Platner ripped as 'disturbed' by former campaign director just hours before Tuesday's primary te 2026-06-09T14:11:27.680Z Graham Platner ripped as 'disturbed' by former campaign director just hours before Tuesday's primary Graham Platner shouldn't be elected to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate, a former high-level staffer for the embattled Democratic candidate told voters just hours before polls opened in the state's Tuesday primary. Genevieve McDonald, once a Maine state representative who worked briefly as Platner's campaign director last year, warned in an op-ed in The Washington Post on Monday evening: "Graham Platner is not someone who would be good for Maine or for the country." While she overlooked his Nazi-linked tattoo and possible cheating scandal, McDonald said in the piece titled "I know firsthand why Graham Platner shouldn't be a U.S. senator" that she couldn't ignore how "he exhibits a pattern of dishonest behavior," and ultimately quit the campaign after just two months. "I was one of the Platner campaign’s first gaslighting casualties," she wrote. McDonald said she was "disturbed" by what she learned during her time on his staff from August to October 2025. "If America wants a stronger democracy, elevating leaders with integrity is essential," she wrote in the opinion piece. "Leaders with sound judgment and ethics. Leaders who embrace and live the ideals the nation stands for." THE GROWING LIST OF CONTROVERSIES THREATENING DEMOCRAT GRAHAM PLATNER'S MAINE SENATE BID McDonald complained about the series of skeletons that emerged, including the Nazi-linked tattoo on his chest, recent allegations of physical misconduct with an ex-girlfriend and lewd Reddit posts that have rocked his campaign. She specifically took issue with one Reddit post where Platner said White, rural Americans are "racist" and "stupid." The demographic he attacked is the one in which he is now hoping to represent in the U.S. Senate. McDonald also slammed the campaign's "feigned ignorance" of the significance of the tattoo, which she described as "appalling." The woman who made allegations of physical violence against Platner, Lyndsey Fifield, stood in solidarity with McDonald after the piece was published on Monday night. "Last year, I watched a woman sacrifice her career to stand on principle and warn the public about a dangerous man. Genevieve has been relentlessly attacked — but she kept her honor and her soul. She has inspired me to stay strong through this storm." Among other revelations in the op/ed, McDonald said the campaign offered her a severance package of $15,000 contingent upon signing a non-disclosure agreement, which she refused. TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID McDonald conveyed that she wanted to believe Platner's narrative of redemption — the candidate often touts himself as a man with a troubled past who has since straightened up — but she felt the overwhelming scandals were too much for her to continue working on the campaign. She also used the platform in the Post to take a dig at Platner, who has pitched himself as a working-class Mainer, humble oyster farmer and small-town harbor master. "I realized the campaign had not been honest with me," McDonald wrote. "As someone from a real working-class background, I knew this would undermine his cross-party appeal." PLATNER’S ‘LIVING ON THE SEA’ CLAIM DISMANTLED BY CRITICS AS FINANCIAL DOCS PAINT A DIFFERENT PICTURE That narrative has recently fallen apart as his campaign came under fire from multiple angles. Platner's mother, who owns a restaurant, is listed as the only customer of his oyster farming business on its financial disclosures. He farms off a private island owned by the family of his business partner, and his father gave him a $200,000 loan to purchase a home. "I want better for my daughters, and for the people of Maine," McDonald wrote. "Democrats are being sold a narrative that Platner is the only choice for the race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Maine voters don’t have to accept that." There are two other Democratic candidates on the ballot in Tuesday's race, Gov. Janet Mills and consultant David Costello. Mills was Platner's main challenger but withdrew from the race due to her campaign's lack of funds on hand. Her withdrawal, however, came after the ballots were already printed — so her name will still appear as an option for voters. "The answer to a broken political culture is not to accept it," McDonald concluded. "Demand better from those entrusted with power or seeking it." "Enough is enough." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281efbee6011c3f4ec3619 Evolutionary scientists details why 'existential angst' makes progressives less happy than conservatives te 2026-06-09T14:11:07.690Z Evolutionary scientists details why 'existential angst' makes progressives less happy than conservatives Conservatives are happier than liberals, and evolutionary behavioral scientist Dr. Gad Saad says there's a simple reason why. Appearing on Fox News' "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast, Saad pointed to decades of "unequivocal" research showing conservatives consistently report higher levels of happiness than their counterparts on the left, arguing the difference stems from how each side views society. "I offer a speculative explanation, but I think it makes sense," he said in Tuesday's episode. "The conservative wakes up in the morning with a sense of existential comfort. It may not be a perfect society, but we have freedom, we have liberties, we have all sorts of foundational values that are worth conserving, and it's conservative." NEW POLL SHOWS LIBERAL WOMEN THE MOST UNHAPPY, LONELY "On the other hand," he continued, "the progressive wakes up with existential angst. We live in a transphobic, Islamophobic, misogynistic, racist, bigoted [society]." Because of that contrast, he suggests conservatives are more likely to feel content and optimistic about their lives, while progressives' focus on societal problems can contribute to dissatisfaction and anxiety. Saad, an evolutionary behavioral scientist, bestselling author and marketing professor at Concordia University's John Molson School of Business in Montreal, also discussed what he calls "suicidal empathy" — the idea that excessive compassion can ultimately undermine Western societies, including the U.S. JILLIAN MICHAELS TELLS HANNITY SHE IS DONE WITH DEMOCRATS, SAYS THE LEFT 'KEEPS EATING ITS OWN' During the wide-ranging conversation, Hannity and Saad examined the psychological roots of entitlement, socialist economic policies and high taxation, and weighed in on the rise of antisemitism around the world. The "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast features in-depth interviews with a variety of newsmaking figures and can be experienced on multiple platforms. The twice-weekly podcast delivers long-form, unfiltered conversations with compelling and influential figures across culture, business, sports, politics and beyond. Fox News Staff contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281ee7ee6011c3f4ec3610 My walk across America is over, but my mission for South Side kids is not te 2026-06-09T14:10:47.758Z My walk across America is over, but my mission for South Side kids is not As I write this, I am sitting in stillness for the first time in a while. I’ve been walking across America for nearly 200 days, and I admit I’m itching to get back onto the open road. I loved the walk — meeting new people, seeing the hidden corners of America, and learning her stories. But the doctors have made it plain that I cannot walk anymore. When I had my first surgery to remove a painful growth called a pyogenic granuloma from my heel, I thought I was good to go. However, that growth came back with a vengeance in the same spot and had to be removed again. To keep pushing would mean risking profound damage to my foot. The road to Los Angeles, which began on Sept. 1, 2025, in New York City, is a journey I will not finish on foot. Many of you have walked every step of this with me in spirit, and my heart is broken. I remember standing in Times Square on the first day, looking up at those skyscrapers, and thinking about how people built this city out of nothing. The people doing the building often came from other lands and had far fewer resources. But they had ingenuity, will, and resilience, and I thought about how the children on the South Side must be brought up in this same spirit. Anything is possible with commitment, grit, and the unwavering will never to quit. FROM A CHICAGO ROOFTOP TO 3,000-MILE JOURNEY, HERE'S HOW I'M FIGHTING TO RESTORE AMERICA'S SOUL I put on my shoes, and I started walking. What followed was one of the most extraordinary times of my life. I will never forget the time we got a horse-and-buggy ride from the Amish woman in Pennsylvania who opened her home to us. Or the pain I felt when I spoke of God with drug addicts in Philly’s open-air drug markets. The wide range of humanity that I encountered showed me the best and worst of America, but what struck me was that even when it was bad, even when a drug addict was telling me that God was no match for the hit, there was always some hope. That hope is what makes America what she is. WHERE ADDICTS IN PHILADELPHIA BOW TO TRANQ, I SAW WHY GOD HASN'T GIVEN UP ON AMERICA YET One of the more striking moments was when I found myself walking on the old slave trail in Richmond, Virginia, the very path that Africans were marched in chains toward the auction block. I felt the weight of ghosts and the presence of grace at the same time. I prayed. And when I left that trail, I was struck with the feeling that far too many of our children are on a predestined path to poverty and violence, and it is that path that needs to be destroyed. I walked into small towns, roadside diners and McDonald's across the Deep South and stopped to talk to strangers. Media folks would call them ordinary, but I discovered they were anything but. Each one of them was an individual with their own dreams, successes, failures, and beliefs. Not one of them asked about party lines or protest hashtags. They talked about hope and faith. They talked about their kids' futures, the price of feed, their churches and their communities. One man in Alabama told me about his son, who had just gotten out of prison and was looking for work. A grandmother in Mississippi told me about raising four grandchildren whose parents couldn't raise them. A truck driver somewhere in Louisiana pulled over just to hand me a bottle of cold water and say, "Pastor, I'm praying for you." He drove off before I could get his name. Moments like these never leave you. MY WALK ACROSS AMERICA IS A LESSON IN GRATITUDE AND GIVING THANKS Through all those months, the blisters on my feet reminded me of the cost. But the conversations healed something far deeper. I kept thinking: We are not nearly as divided as they want us to believe. The elites and the politicians earn their bread and butter by manufacturing dissent and conflict among us. But out on those roads, I found something different. I found an America that is still working. Then, on Day 191, I found myself in a hospital exam room. The doctors told me the growth had returned. The first surgery hadn't held. They scheduled a second surgery. I sat quietly in that room for a long time, thinking about Times Square and the thousands of miles still ahead. I wrote that night that I was emotionally broken. That was the truth. I had spent every reserve — physical, spiritual and emotional — that I brought to that road. I did it all so that the kids on the South Side might have a better life. There was nothing left in the tank that I had put there myself. After the second surgery, the verdict became final: The physical walk is over. My body simply will not allow it. I'VE SEEN THE BODIES ON MY BLOCK — AND I KNOW WHAT REALLY STOPS THE KILLING We came so far. We raised just over $4 million for the Leadership and Economic Opportunity Center on Chicago's South Side, the 90,000-square-foot facility that will house job training, counseling, a school, and more for young people who have never had anything like it in their neighborhood. Our goal has always been simple: Put opportunity within reach of every child. It’s up to them to take advantage of it, and when they do seize that initiative, we will support them. I am grateful beyond words for every dollar, every prayer, every person who walked a city leg with me, shared a post or gave what they could. But we set out to raise $25 million. And we are still short. A BOLD MOVE TO RESCUE CHICAGO'S YOUTH FROM LEFTIST DEPENDENCY Those children on the South Side do not get a pause button for the circumstances they were born into. The need does not rest while I recover. So here is what I have learned from this road, and from sitting with the weight of what it cost me: Real movements are never meant to rest on one person. Whether it was that Amish woman, the drug addict or the truck driver, the one thing that they all had in common was that they had the help of their fellow Americans. That’s what gives America her greatness. I know this to be true. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION When I was on the rooftop in 2011, freezing through the Chicago winter to raise money to tear down a crime-infested motel — the same spot where we’re building today’s community center — people asked me how I could stand it. But I never lost faith. I could stand the cold and the pressure because I knew I wasn’t standing alone. And I wasn’t. We raised enough to buy and tear down that motel. Now, we have a building of possibility and opportunity rising in that very same spot. So, even though my body is unable to continue the walk, my spirit refuses to give up. I know my mission is not my walk. The mission is the children. The mission is the center. The mission is what happens when a young man from O-Block, once the most violent block in the country, discovers that his life has direction and value, and that somebody showed up for him. So I ask you to join me on this mission. We all want a better America. We don’t have all the answers. But we know that there must be opportunities for all. We know that everyone deserves an equal shot at the American dream. The rest is up to them. But we must create that equality of opportunity. So, although I may not be able to walk, I hope you will join me in this difficult work of reversing the damage that post-’60s liberalism did to our communities. I hope you will join us in giving meaning and opportunity to the lives of these young people who happened to be born into this ZIP code. And I hope you know that you matter more than you will ever know, and we need you to build a better America. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM PASTOR COREY BROOKS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281cbfee6011c3f4ec35e0 Open doors in Summer Reading Program te 2026-06-09T14:01:35.846Z Open doors in Summer Reading Program Library hosts events, competitions for kids & adults until end of July They say reading books can open doors to other worlds. But this year, in Community Library of Sedona’s case, they can open doors to national parks. In partnership with Arizona’s America250 Commission, who designed a bingo sheet t Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281caaee6011c3f4ec35d3 Lindsay Cox turns love of history and literature into nationally recognized artwork te 2026-06-09T14:01:14.809Z Lindsay Cox turns love of history and literature into nationally recognized artwork Photo courtesy of Jessica Cox-Atha Lindsay Cox stands with her first-place artwork and $9,000 Northern Arizona University scholarship award after being named the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s Second Congressional District during an awards ceremony at the Phippen Museum in Prescott Valley. By Shawn White Winslow freshman Lindsay Cox did not expect much when her art teacher told the class about the Congressional Art Competition. The assignment sounded simple enough: students could create a painting of their choice and submit it. Lindsay, a 14-year-old in her first year of high school has a love for history, literature, theater and visual art, and decided she would paint something connected to one of her favorite writers, French author and philosopher Albert Camus. “I did not think anything big would come about it,” Lindsay said. “I’m just like, yeah, I’m just going to paint a silly little guy and then turn it in and nothing’s going to happen.” Something did happen. Lindsay won first place in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Arizona’s Second Congressional District, a recognition that will send her artwork to Washington, D.C., where it will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside winning pieces from congressional districts across the country. She will also travel to Washington, D.C., at the end of June for an awards banquet with other winners from across the country She also received a $9,000 scholarship to Northern Arizona University. Lindsay described herself as “a huge history nerd” and said she is drawn to the work of Camus, Kafka and Dostoevsky. While many freshmen are still finding their interests, Lindsay speaks comfortably about literature, World War II, art history and the emotions she wants her work to carry. “I really, really, really like Albert Camus and I like his work,” Lindsay said. “That was kind of my inspiration for why I chose what I did.” The winning painting was based on an image she found that included Camus and a cat, which was enough to catch her attention. “I want an excuse to draw this silly guy I like,” Lindsay said. “I looked up a picture on my computer and I was like, this one has a cat. I’m going do that one.” The idea came quickly, but Lindsay said she put real effort into the painting once she started working on it. She completed the piece in class in about three hours. The result was selected from a field of more than 100 entries. Lindsay said she had seen some of the other submissions and did not think she had much of a chance. “I was looking at the other entries and I’m like, I’m so cooked. These are so good.” The award ceremony was held at the Phippen Museum in Prescott Valley, where Congressman Eli Crane announced the winners. Lindsay’s family learned shortly before the event that she should attend, which led them to believe she had likely won something, though she assumed it might be an honorable mention. As the ceremony went on and other names were called, Lindsay said the suspense grew. “As it got closer and closer to first, I’m sitting here thinking I either won or they made a mistake and I came here for no reason.” Then her name was called for first place. Lindsay said her art teacher told her father that the judges “just kept coming back to mine.” As a freshman, Lindsay said she was caught off guard when people began asking about college plans and scholarships after the award was announced. “I got up there like, what school do you want to go to in the future?” Lindsay said, laughing at the fact no one assumed she was a freshman and years before graduation. Lindsay will be flown out to Washington, D.C., at the end of this month for a ceremony on June 30. The trip will give her a chance to see her artwork displayed with pieces from around the country. Her family plans to travel with her and spend time visiting museums and historic sites. For Lindsay, she said, “I’m excited to go to the Holocaust Museum. I really like World War II.” Her interest in history also connects back to Camus, who lived during World War II and was involved in resisting German occupation after moving to France. That mix of history, literature and emotion is part of what Lindsay wants her art to reflect. She said she likes art that carries meaning and believes human artists can put nuance and feeling into a piece in a way artificial intelligence cannot. “I like art to have meaning,” she said. “That’s something I like to have as a human artist, that I can put nuance and emotion into my art.” Lindsay has been creating art for as long as she can remember. She said visual art is only one part of her creative life, with theater, orchestra and choir also part of her background. “I’ve been doing art my entire life,” she said. “I’ve always been doing creative stuff.” Recently, her favorite forms of art have been theater and painting. She also enjoys portraits and often draws cats. In eighth grade, Lindsay created a rendition of one of Francisco Goya’s Black Paintings, though she said she avoided “Saturn Devouring His Son” because it was too graphic for school. Even with the national recognition, she does not currently plan to make art her main career. She said she hopes to become a doctor, though she said, “I will definitely keep that [art] passion alive no matter what career I go down.” The honor has also brought more public attention than Lindsay expected. She was recognized by the Winslow City Council and has spoken about the award in class and at the ceremony. She joked that one of the unexpected parts of winning was realizing she now has to speak in public more often. However, “It was nice to be recognized by the city,” she said. Lindsay is already thinking about entering the competition again next year. One idea she has considered is a painting inspired by “The School of Athens,” but set in the Oval Office with presidents gathered together. She may also have more opportunities to show her work locally, as she said La Posada has expressed interest in featuring some of her art, though details are still being worked out. For now, Lindsay is preparing for the trip to Washington, D.C., where the “silly little guy” she painted in class will hang in one of the most recognizable buildings in the country. The post Lindsay Cox turns love of history and literature into nationally recognized artwork first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281c97ee6011c3f4ec35ca Winslow woman arrested after truck strikes pedestrian te 2026-06-09T14:00:55.056Z Winslow woman arrested after truck strikes pedestrian By Shawn White A Winslow woman was arrested after police said she drove a truck into a pedestrian before crashing into a wall behind a home on June 2. According to the Winslow Police Department, officers were dispatched at 2:44 p.m. to the area of Campbell Avenue and Maple Street after receiving numerous 9-1-1 calls reporting that a truck had crashed into a wall and may have struck a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found a truck crashed into a wall behind a house in the 500 block of West Maple Street. The driver was identified as 50-year-old Monica Hernandez. Police said the truck had also collided with a pedestrian, 28-year-old Berenice Carmona-Hernandez. Carmona-Hernandez was taken by ambulance to the emergency room at Little Colorado Medical Center for treatment of severe injuries. Following the investigation, officers arrested Hernandez and booked her into the Navajo County Jail in Holbrook on charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Police said the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jordan Payne at 928-289-1433. All arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The post Winslow woman arrested after truck strikes pedestrian first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281abcee6011c3f4ec356f Power Wheels Demo Derby te 2026-06-09T13:53:00.653Z Power Wheels Demo Derby Photo by Linda Kor In the 12V heat, Carter Dixon (center) took first, Ellyson Hovey (left) was second and Justin Kurtz (right) was third. Photo by Linda Kor In the 12V Modified heat, Royce Heredia (center) took first, Franky DoBell V (left) took second and third went to Kathleen DoBell (right), who was also the Mad Dog winner. No winner was noted for first place. During the Gunslinger Car Show & Route 66 Festival held in Holbrook on May 30, youngsters competed in the Power Wheels Demo Derby with the top winners receiving trophies and other prizes. In the 6V heat, Waylon Gardner took first, In the 12V heat, In the 12V Modified heat, Royce Heredia took first, Franky DoBell V took second and third went to The post Power Wheels Demo Derby first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281aa8ee6011c3f4ec3566 Smash-Up Showdown te 2026-06-09T13:52:40.738Z Smash-Up Showdown Photos by JC Mayes There was plenty of action at the Gunslinger Car Show & Demo Derby held on May 29 at the Navajo County Fairgrounds in Holbrook. Drivers from throughout the region came out to crash up cars and entertain their fans in the bandstands. The post Smash-Up Showdown first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281a94ee6011c3f4ec355d June Jams kicks off in downtown Winslow te 2026-06-09T13:52:20.726Z June Jams kicks off in downtown Winslow Photo by Shawn White Perfect Storm performed Saturday at Route 66 Plaza during the first June Jams concert of the summer. Pictured (left to right) Ernie Cano, bass guitar; Mike Leary, lead guitar and vocals; Jose Luis Aguilera, lead vocals; Andy Lowery, lead and rhythm guitar; Mike Duran, rhythm guitar and vocals; and Omar Galvan, drums. The post June Jams kicks off in downtown Winslow first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281a80ee6011c3f4ec3554 WPD internal investigation into man’s death in PD custody last summer expected soon te 2026-06-09T13:52:00.739Z WPD internal investigation into man’s death in PD custody last summer expected soon By Shawn White The internal Winslow Police Department investigation into the death of Dean Fowler, 59, who died in a WPD holding cell on Aug. 18, of last year remains ongoing nearly 10 months after his death, but Police Chief Ernie Cano said he expects it to be completed by the end of June. The internal investigation is separate from the criminal death investigation conducted by the Show Low Police Department, which found no criminal wrongdoing on the part of Winslow police staff or officers. The Show Low report, released last year, found Fowler appeared to lose consciousness within minutes of hanging himself and went unnoticed for nearly an hour before officers found him unresponsive. According to the Show Low report, Fowler was placed in the holding cell at 8:46 p.m. after being arrested in connection with a shoplifting call at Walmart. Shortly after being placed in the cell, Fowler removed the drawstring from his sweatpants, tied it to the cell door, looped it around his neck and gradually lowered himself until he lost consciousness. Investigators found no cell checks or welfare observations were conducted between 8:46 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., when Fowler was found unresponsive. The internal investigation is expected to determine whether any WPD policies were violated before the full evidence is made available to the public. Cano told The Tribune in March that he had issued an extension to the internal investigation because the officer in charge of Fowler, Preston Arend, was on unrelated leave. Cano said at the time that final interviews would be conducted after Arend returned and the investigation would then be able to close. Arend returned a few weeks later, but the investigation remains open. In an email to The Tribune last week, Cano said his March comments, “ended up not being a good estimate” because of the time needed to complete the investigation and prepare the final report. Cano said the delay was caused by several factors. After Show Low police completed the death investigation, the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) had originally agreed to conduct the internal investigation for WPD, but there was a short delay because its investigator was out on medical leave. When the investigator returned, NCSO determined there was a conflict of interest because the investigator had been working at WPD as a sergeant during a prior incident involving Fowler. Cano said he then reached back out to Show Low Police but the department declined because its internal affairs staff were assisting Round Valley. Cano said City Manager David Coolidge later authorized him to use WPD’s new professional standards officer to conduct the investigation, who is employed full time with the department. “Professional standards is doing the investigation and what I told you in March ended up not being a good estimate on my part,” Cano wrote. “I can say that Sergeant Lesperance is doing a thorough investigation and I also did not account for the time needed to prepare the final report.” Cano said the extension is approaching its deadline and the investigation will be completed before then. “Because of the delays and staff not being available I did grant an extension which is actually approaching at the end of the month (June) so it will be finished for sure before then,” Cano wrote in an email to The Tribune. The Show Low report also documented that Fowler had previously attempted suicide while in Winslow police custody in 2019. In that incident, a dispatcher saw Fowler attempting to hang himself with his belt and immediately radioed officers, who intervened before he could injure himself. The 2025 report stated dispatchers had not been asked to monitor Fowler on camera and that dispatch logs did not contain any notations about visual checks or monitoring. The report also noted that an automated external defibrillator inside the police department did not power on when officers attempted to use it after Fowler was found unresponsive. The post WPD internal investigation into man’s death in PD custody last summer expected soon first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281a6aee6011c3f4ec3543 Flagstaff City Council adopts tentative 2026-2027 budget of $627M te 2026-06-09T13:51:38.731Z Flagstaff City Council adopts tentative 2026-2027 budget of $627M Adoption of the final budget is scheduled for the June 16 council meeting, with a Truth in Taxation public hearing scheduled for the same meeting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281a4eee6011c3f4ec351a Livvy Dunne gets emotional after Paul Skenes' incredible gesture to baseball kids, Spurs fan beaten & MEAT te 2026-06-09T13:51:10.882Z Livvy Dunne gets emotional after Paul Skenes' incredible gesture to baseball kids, Spurs fan beaten & MEAT Researchers say there's no better way to get your Tuesday morning started in June than settling in for another edition of Screencaps where we check in with the 1A or 1B best pitcher of this generation, Paul Skenes, to see what he's up to off the field. *Ohtani has to be in the best pitcher discussion. Yes, I'm aware that Shohei is 31. I don't care if Paul and Livvy Dunne pulled off this visit to a local Pittsburgh baseball field as part of some brand campaign or just for some great press, this is how it's done. You know what I love more than anything about the boys surrounding Skenes for autographs? They're not being coached by scumbag parents like at ballparks where the dads pawn off their kids to stand along a rail in order for dad to add to HIS collection. You know what I'm talking about. Autograph hound dads are the worst. In this case, it appears to be calm. The kids are talking shop with a baseball hero like it's the 1950s in Pittsburgh. This is the America I love. And that's why Livvy is a complete emotional mess. She feels the America 250 emotions. She knows what this moment means to this country, to the youth and to the future of the game. LIVVY DUNNE REACTS TO VIRAL VIDEO SHOWING HER BEING PROFANE IN CANADA, INDY 500 FANS GONE WILD & MEAT! And if this moment ends up on a Visa commercial, or something like that, I'm OK with it. The kids had their moment and Livvy and Paul could always use a few extra dollars in their bank accounts. He's making just shy of $1.1 million this season. Speaking of being a man of the people, look at A-Rod last night at Madison Square Garden seemingly jumping on the Knicks bandwagon. Remember, ARod is part owner in the Timberwolves. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here Let's start with the positives...we didn't get run-ruled. I made the opposing team start a new inning at 7:46 so we could get our money's worth. If we were going to lose 21-7, I wanted them to earn their win. If you can't run-rule us in three innings, you better buckle up for a fight. More positives...we caught more fly balls in the outfield than in any game this season. A 13-year-old who has never played a season of baseball in his life camped out under one in right field and caught the damn ball as I was on pins and needles. It was all in slow-motion. Please catch it...please show me some sort of athletic ability...please help us get out of this inning. And then the kid caught it. I could feel the energy shooting through my body. SMOKIN' CHARLEY HULL IS BACK TO PROMOTING NICOTINE AFTER GIVING UP THE CIGS, METS BOOTH MESS & STEAK TACOS! More positives...Screencaps Jr. pitched 2 2/3 and gave up ZERO earned runs. Yes, we had a simple mistake from our first baseman that cost us runs during those innings, but overall, it was a clean outing. At the plate, Jr. FINALLY started hitting again. He went 3-for-3 (3 RBIs) with a triple over the left fielder's head to the fence, a hard single down the third-base line and another single. Our team had THREE hits. Jr. had all of them. We talked before the game about loading his front foot in order to get his bat going early and he started to pull the ball again. Now I just have to get it through to the other boys. For the first time in many, many weeks, I went home relaxed. We showed actual fight. That's all I ask. – Olivia G. hit me up on Slack with this simple question: What is one country you don't have a desire to go to? Kinsey: Simple — Russia. What the hell is there for me to see in Russia? The Kremlin? Chernobyl? Seriously, when I think of Russia, I think of cloudy days, sh-tty Yugo cars burning oil and old ladies, who are probably like 40, in bread lines looking like they're about to die. Do you ever see Instagram bikini models posting from Russian beaches? Never. I've been at this job since 2007 and I cannot remember a single piece of bikini content from any Russian beach. Sports Illustrated never took their models there for a shoot when Putin was relatively trustworthy. I've never heard someone say how they had a blowout weekend in Moscow. And for that reason, I'm out, dawg. Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com – Rob M. makes a major revelation: Welcome to summer Joe, we’ve been enjoying summer in Florida for about two months now. A couple thoughts on the LPGA scene. NELLY KORDA IMPOSSIBLY WINS US WOMEN'S OPEN, JT POSTON FINDS IT AT MEMORIAL, AND TYRRELL HATTON THE FAMILY MAN I’ve actually watched a few tournaments on the outside TV while working in the yard. It’s good to see an American back on top of the LPGA scene. It’s good for the game, I for one stopped even thinking about the LPGA as a long line of nameless faceless Asian women robotically went up and down the course with no emotion. We as American sports fans, especially men, need a little more than that from our athletes, we really need more than that from the women. Let’s face it, the WNBA is actually watchable now, the top players in the league are attractive and competitive. I personally will find time to put a Fever game on in the afternoon, it’s fun to watch for many reasons. I pray that the days of the preachy lesbian overlords of the sport are gone, I fear they are not. It won’t be long before CC  or Sophie get seriously injured and the league goes back to obscurity again. The Alphabet Mafia will not stand for straight attractive White girls to dominate their sport, regardless of the success that the new class has brought the league. They just won’t quit, there is no end to the amount you must submit to every single one of their demands. In the meantime, I’ll enjoy watching Nelly play and I’ll unapologetically enjoy her bikini photos, it’s the American way. God Bless America and all the red blooded American men and women who make it what it is…… Kinsey: I caught that dig in the first sentence. This is where I'd remind Rob that he can thank a northerner, Willis Carrier, for inventing air conditioning so he can stand Florida in the summer. #neverforget that Florida's population was under three million until the 1950s when air conditioning was commercialized. – Paul B. in SWFLA felt the rumble: Just about an hour ago felt tremors from an earthquake in Cuba. It was kind of nuts. I was on the phone with a client so I wasn't really sure what was going on. Then my wife called asked if there was an earthquake. You know, she's down near Marco I'm all the way up in North Collier almost in Bonita. Then I heard commotion outside of my office and people talking about it that's when I told them my wife called and told me she felt it. Couple of minutes later confirmed earthquake. Not something I thought I'd ever have to deal with. – Louie in Savannah shares a story: I have been following the theme of golf balls doing damage over the last few editions of CAPS so I figured I would weigh in with my most egregious story... My usual foursome is comprised of three friends of mine who also work with me, we have been playing together for over 10 years.  We typically do well in tourneys because we know each other so well and always have fun.  One of us always hits a shot when we need it, I always say, "we are hell in a scramble."  We rotate around the great shots, i.e. on a par 3, one of us will stick it to 10 feet.  Two might hit it in the water, and one may duff one that doesn't even go past the lady's tees.  Then we rotate the good shots and horrible misses throughout the round.  I will not provide names (to protect the innocent... lol) but two of my playing partners have very expensive clubs that were custom fitted and they hit the ball a mile.  My other buddy is older and excels at "old man golf" as he says.  He grew up playing muni's in Philly and never hits a ball straight.  He'll hit a knock down 5 iron to 3 feet though and have you marvel at how a ball can travel that path.  I am pretty good overall but inconsistent.  One of the big hitters (he's a big boy too) hits houses ALL THE TIME.  It is the running joke of our rounds.  A few years ago, we were playing a course near Hilton Head on a weekday that we all were off and he hit his tee shot left on a par 5 that went straight through a window in a house that butted up to the fairway.  The lady inside was not very happy since the window was for her home office and she was seated at her desk when that Callaway went soaring through her window at Mach 5.  We of course felt bad and were giving our friend all kinds of s--- as we walked towards our carts and started down the fairway.  That's when it got interesting.  Before we could even get near the house to apologize, this woman came out onto the fairway in her pajamas and was screaming at us like we drove a car through front door.  One of my buddies does not drink so we always have a designated driver when we play.  I was already a few beers in and I immediately lost it.  I was laughing so hard at this lunatic I almost fell off the cart.  I understand it sucks having a golf ball break your window....but her house was on the golf course, window was less than 50 yards from the edge of the fairway with just a little fence designating the property line.  There is no way her house hadn't been hit before. I was out of pocket because I was laughing so hard but my other friends were trying to apologize to her and said of course it was an accident.  She was so angry about her window she called the Sheriff's office.  I called the clubhouse and they told me they are not responsible for golfers on the course and any potential damage to houses?  I said there is no way that is true, we are standing on your property... anyway.  This lunatic was demanding that we stay there are wait for the deputies.  We told her what we thought of her idea and rode off to continue our round.  I ended up calling the Sheriff Office dispatch and they confirmed that they had received a call and a deputy was en route, but it was a low priority response.  I told them where we could be reached if needed and we never heard back.  We still laugh about that round to this day, have not been back to that course though.  We figure there is a photo of us hanging in the pro shop as disavowed. Good luck in your rec games this week.  Amazon has some baseball themed cooling towels that are cheap and work well.  You soak them in a cooler and add ice.  The boys can ring them out then put them around their necks in the dugout.  We were at a tourney in the middle of South Carolina this past weekend and the boys were using ours, it was HOT out there on the field. Thanks, as always, for the great content every morning and throughout the day. CHIEFS HEIRESS GRACIE HUNT MIGHT HAVE SET A BRIDESMAIDS RECORD, FIGHTING IN THE DOVER PARKING LOT & WINGS! It's true, everything really is bigger in Texas, including the mowers used on very small suburban properties. ################### And that is it this morning. This post is over 2,100 words long. That should be enough to get your day rolling. Happy 6-9 to those who celebrate. Let's get out there and have a good one. I have a lawn to mow tonight and it's not mine. Trust me, I'd rather be next to the pool, but my help is needed. Let's go get after it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281a24ee6011c3f4ec34fb Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams te 2026-06-09T13:50:28.801Z Sandstone raises $30M to bring AI to in-house legal teams Sandstone's Series A was led by Lightspeed Partners, with participation from Sequoia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2817cdee6011c3f4ec34b4 Formlabs Introduces a Cheaper Industrial 3-D Printer te 2026-06-09T13:40:29.610Z Formlabs Introduces a Cheaper Industrial 3-D Printer Factories have been slow to adopt 3-D printing because the systems tend to be expensive and difficult to use. Formlabs just released a printer that costs a fraction of what competitors charge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281332ee6011c3f4ec33f7 Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case te 2026-06-09T13:20:50.030Z Utah prosecutors ask judge to shut down delay tactics in Charlie Kirk assassination case Utah prosecutors are asking the judge overseeing the case against Charlie Kirk's accused assassin to reject a defense effort to further postpone a preliminary hearing nearly nine months after the suspect's arrest. Lawyers for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson have asked Judge Tony Graf Jr. to push back the routine hearing as they appeal his denial of their motion to ban news cameras from the high-profile case. "Defendant cannot show that a stay is necessary to prevent additional prejudice from media coverage of his preliminary hearing, when this Court has already found that he failed to show that a public preliminary hearing would prejudice him at all," Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard wrote in a court filing Saturday. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Robinson's attorneys filed an appeal with the Utah Supreme Court and then asked Graf to push back the hearing while they await a response. "Nor can Defendant show that he is likely to prevail on appeal (assuming one is granted), or that a stay is not adverse to the public interest in the prompt disposition of criminal trials," Ballard added. "Moreover, there is no need for this Court to stay the proceedings pending disposition of the petition for interlocutory appeal. If the Utah Supreme Court concludes that such a stay is warranted, that court can stay the proceedings." SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER Robinson was arrested in September 2025 in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Much of the evidence prosecutors plan to use has already been revealed publicly, according to Ballard, and Robinson's defense hasn't proven a "realistic likelihood of prejudice" if the hearing is open to the public, he added. The preliminary hearing, an early step in many criminal cases, has not yet been held, and as a result, Robinson has not yet entered a plea. SEND US A TIP HERE The hearing requires prosecutors to show they had probable cause to arrest the defendant, thereby allowing the case to proceed toward trial. The hearing was most recently delayed from the week of May 16 to the week of July 6. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Typically, to be granted a stay in a Utah criminal case, the defense must show a likelihood that their appeal will prevail, a likelihood of "irreparable harm" that outweighs any harm to any other party — and that the stay "is not adverse to the public interest," according to Ballard's filing. CHARLIE KIRK’S WIDOW ERIKA KIRK DEMANDS SPEEDY TRIAL, ALLEGING 'UNDUE DELAY' FROM TYLER ROBINSON DEFENSE He argued that Robinson's lawyers haven't met any of those criteria. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "Defendant must satisfy all three elements," he wrote. "He hasn’t satisfied even one. In fact, he ignores this rule." Not only do delays hurt the prosecution, Ballard argued, they also hurt Erika Kirk, Charlie's widow and the designated victim's advocate in the case. She has invoked the victim's right to a speedy trial under Utah law. Attorneys for two groups of media outlets, one of which includes Fox News and Fox News Digital, are also expected to file a response to Robinson's appeal this week. In a separate, 51-page filing, Robinson's defense also asked the judge to block hearsay testimony at the hearing, arguing that Utah laws that permit it are unconstitutional. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281133ee6011c3f4ec33b5 Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 9 te 2026-06-09T13:12:19.525Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for June 9 June 9 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281115ee6011c3f4ec338e Texas’ largest school district sees test scores soar after state takeover despite racism claims te 2026-06-09T13:11:49.769Z Texas’ largest school district sees test scores soar after state takeover despite racism claims FIRST ON FOX: The Houston Independent School District (HISD), the largest school system in Texas, has seen dramatic improvements in student grades and test scores across its more than 270 campuses in the years since a state takeover. The sweeping intervention followed years of academic underperformance and drew ongoing accusations of racism and unfairness. Across the district's elementary and middle schools, students in grades 3 through 8 showed substantial improvements in reading and math scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests in the three school years since the Texas Education Agency (TEA) took control. Furthermore, students in HISD high schools made significant year-over-year improvements from 2023 to 2026 in algebra, English, biology, and U.S. history, effectively narrowing performance gaps compared to state averages, according to data provided to Fox News Digital. "People may have worried about the intervention, and I understand the politics of that, but really it was focused on kids, achievement, and their future—not adult issues," HISD Superintendent Mike Miles told Fox News Digital. "And we have shown that we can make any district that's struggling, especially large or medium urban districts, move very quickly to do right by kids and raise achievement results." TEXAS PARENTS RUSH TO ENROLL THEIR KIDS INTO STATE'S SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM In 2023, the TEA officially took over HISD, replacing its elected leadership with a state-appointed board of managers and installing Miles as superintendent. "When you have kids who are that far behind in reading and math, we came in with a high sense of urgency," Miles said of his efforts to reform what many viewed as a failing system. Upon taking office, Miles introduced the New Education System (NES) model. The overhaul uses a centralized curriculum alongside specialized classes aimed at problem-solving and critical thinking. It also established "Team Centers," where students who excel on daily core subject lessons are sent to complete advanced, independent work. TEXAS REQUIRES STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT 'PERILS OF COMMUNISM' IN SWEEPING NEW CURRICULUM OVERHAUL The state takeover was initially prompted by years of chronic academic failure at Phillis Wheatley High School. The historic school is located in Houston's Fifth Ward, one of the city's most historically underserved areas. Data shows that before the district's transformation in the 2022–23 school year, HISD had a combined total of 121 D- and F-rated campuses. Currently, there are only 18 D-rated schools and zero F-rated campuses across the entire district. Meanwhile, the number of A- and B-rated campuses more than doubled, jumping from 93 to 197. However, critics have consistently argued that the 2023 intervention was a racially discriminatory action taken by conservative state lawmakers against a major city run primarily by people of color. PARENTAL RIGHTS GROUP FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST OREGON SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR ALLEGED RACIAL DISCRIMINATION The ACLU of Texas, the Houston NAACP, and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) previously filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice, requesting a federal civil rights investigation. The civil rights groups argued that the state effectively stripped voting power away from communities of color when it dissolved the school board chosen by local voters and replaced it with state appointees. At the time, the ACLU stated that the move had nothing to do with public education, but rather "political control of an almost entirely Black and brown student body in one of the country's most diverse cities." Miles acknowledged that intervention from Austin, the state capital, was likely to generate criticism given how fast he moved to implement change. UNDERPERFORMING CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYING ENORMOUS SUM TO TEACH KIDS WITH A 'RAP CURRICULUM' "We made comprehensive reforms—not just one change, not just two changes," Miles countered. "We made several systemic changes, and that's going to upset the apple cart for a lot of people." "I also understand that when you have an outside group, the state, sidelining the elected board and putting in a board of managers, that also draws a lot of concern and anxiety about a process where your elected representatives don't have the same amount of power and influence," Miles added. "So, yes, all of that's understandable. Having said that, the things we're doing are focused on kids. The outcomes show that." Fox News Digital has reached out to the ACLU, the NAACP, and the Houston Federation of Teachers for comment. TEXAS GOV. ABBOTT SIGNS $1 BILLION VOUCHER PROGRAM INTO LAW, CAPPING OFF WIN FOR SCHOOL CHOICE ADVOCATES Despite local criticism, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has heavily praised the intervention. "Texas children deserve the best education possible, which requires a strong accountability system," Andrew Mahaleris, Abbott's press secretary, told Fox News Digital. "Since the appointment of a Board of Managers, Houston ISD has shown meaningful improvement in student achievement." Mahaleris noted that state test scores for HISD students have consistently maintained an upward trajectory in math and reading since the takeover began. "Governor Abbott is focused on making Texas number one in educating our students, and the progress in Houston is evidence that state accountability measures work," he said. The state takeover of HISD is scheduled to continue through at least June 1, 2027, under a timeline set by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a281101ee6011c3f4ec3385 David Foster’s daughters say he raised them knowing there was no 'pot of gold at the end of the rainbow’ te 2026-06-09T13:11:29.852Z David Foster’s daughters say he raised them knowing there was no 'pot of gold at the end of the rainbow’ David Foster's daughters, Erin and Sara, knew from a young age that there wasn't a "pot of gold at the end of the rainbow" waiting for them. During an interview with Fox News Digital at the grand opening of Favorite Daughter Nashville, the Foster daughters shared the most valuable life lessons they learned from their famous father. "I would say that we were not raised thinking that there was some big pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. We were raised knowing: figure out what you love, figure out what you're good at, and go do it to take care of yourself," Erin said. Sara added, "Well, he taught me that writing isn't something that happens when you're inspired in the middle of the night during a thunderstorm or a breakup. It's something you do on a Tuesday at 9 a.m. because you're on a deadline. So you don't wait to be inspired." DAKOTA JOHNSON STRUGGLED TO PAY RENT AFTER FATHER DON JOHNSON CUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT Erin and Sara are the daughters of renowned music producer David Foster and former model Rebecca Dyer. David is the father of six children: daughters Allison, Amy, Erin, Sara, Jordan and son, Rennie. The sister duo launched Favorite Daughter, a fashion brand, in 2020. The company recently opened a boutique in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood at Ashwood 12 South. Speaking with Fox News Digital at the grand opening, David shared that it's been an amazing journey as a parent to watch his daughter's following their dreams. "It's so great, you know, like most parents, what they want to say is, 'One day my kids will be off the payroll.' Well, my kids have been off the pay roll for so long now, and they're doing so amazing and they don't need me, and it's just, it's so much fun to watch as a parent, and I'm just so proud of them," David said. Although Erin and Sara live in Los Angeles, they knew that Nashville would be the best location for their store. "Oh my god, where do we begin? Well, my husband and I have a second family here, so I'm really trying to sniff them all out because he comes here all the time by himself," Sara said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "But Nashville is like a bustling—Nashville's a bustle town, and there's so many great brands coming here. I spend a lot of time here, and it's a really good market for us." Erin added, "I would say that when you look at the markets that are sort of influencing culture, music, and creative arts, it's Nashville. Like, everyone wants to be in Nashville. We need to fight for this spot. This is a market that everybody wants to be in." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Erin shared that now that they have a store in Nashville, relocating to Music City isn't off the table. "Yeah, it can be a destination. Definitely now that we have a store here, we want to be able to spend time here. My husband's business is here, and so he's here all the time, so it'd be good for both of us," Erin said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2810edee6011c3f4ec337c Ex-Cowboys star relishes in Knicks loss after fans were 'hating on President Trump' te 2026-06-09T13:11:09.850Z Ex-Cowboys star relishes in Knicks loss after fans were 'hating on President Trump' Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant reveled in New York Knicks fans’ misery as a wide swath of them appeared to blame President Donald Trump for the team’s Game 3 loss. The San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 from New York 115-111 in front of a raucous crowd, which included Trump. The Knicks turned the ball over 13 times in the loss and shot 45% from the field. The Spurs shot 46% from the field and only committed eight turnovers. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! However, that didn’t stop some Knicks fans from blaming Trump for the team’s loss while failing to mention that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was also in attendance. "That's what you Knicks fans get for hating on President Trump!" Bryant wrote on X. Trump received a massive reaction from the crowd at Madison Square Garden. It was a stark contrast from the reception he received when he attended the college football national championship in Florida in January. Bryant also took critics to task after accusing him of being a Trump fan. "Whatever personal problem you got with Trump.. IDGAF!  go beat your face on the concrete if it makes you feel any better!" he wrote in one reply. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He added in another, "With all due respect.. I don’t spend my time focusing on politics.. I don’t know what he deserves!" Whatever is to blame, Knicks head coach Mike Brown took issue with the foul disparity. The Spurs shot 32 free throws compared to the Knicks’ 22. "First of all, I want to make sure I get something clear," Brown began. "Coach Mitch Johnson and the Spurs. They won the game tonight. They came and took the game. "But I will say this: I never thought I would be in the NBA Finals and see a team get 24 free throw attempts in the second half to another team’s eight. I don’t think I complain much about officials or the fairness when it comes to the free throw attempts." Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2810c3ee6011c3f4ec335e Lovable says it has hit $500M in annualized revenue, with 1 million new projects a week te 2026-06-09T13:10:27.852Z Lovable says it has hit $500M in annualized revenue, with 1 million new projects a week Lovable says it has now surpassed $500 million in annualized run-rate revenue and its users are building businesses and replacing internal software. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a280c2cee6011c3f4ec32c0 Rosie O'Donnell says people constantly asked 'are you upset' before facelift: 'That’s just my face' te 2026-06-09T12:50:52.484Z Rosie O'Donnell says people constantly asked 'are you upset' before facelift: 'That’s just my face' Weeks after revealing her secret facelift, Rosie O'Donnell is opening up about why she did it and her thoughts on future cosmetic surgeries. While attending the 2026 Tony Awards on Sunday, the 64-year-old comedian — who got a facelift in January — further explained her reasoning behind the decision and shared whether she'd be open to other cosmetic procedures. "No, I don’t think so," O'Donnell told E! News at the 2026 Tony Awards on Sunday. "I'm on Mounjaro for the last three years. I have diabetes, and I lost over 50 pounds and then was responsible for a lot of the extra skin that I had around my face. And there were two lines that made me look sad. In Ireland, people would say, ‘Are you upset, darling? What’s the matter, love?’ and I’m like, ‘That’s just my face. I’m not upset. It’s just how I look.’" "Authenticity is the goal in these days and times, and people are lying about everything all day to the American public. It’s very depressing to me and unsettling, and I think all that matters is truth and love," she continued. "And so, I wanted to be truthful and say all the complicated feelings I had about it." RICKI LAKE ADMITS TO PLASTIC SURGERY AFTER 30-POUND WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION "I just felt it was better to be truthful than not, and I didn’t want some tabloid to go, ‘Gotcha!’" she added. "I just wanted to say, ‘Here’s what I did, here’s the doctor …’ and if you want to, it’s very expensive. It’s more expensive than any car I ever bought, but I can’t drive around in my face." Last month, the former talk show host opened up about battling an unthinkable amount of guilt and shame after undergoing cosmetic surgery earlier this year.  LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I used to feel very strongly about facelifts," she wrote in an essay on Substack. "Not casually — morally. I had assigned myself as head of all women who would never — ever. I thought it was a betrayal. Of feminism. Of aging. Of our team of women worldwide. And then I lost 50 pounds." "It wasn’t wrinkles — it was gravity. I’d look in the mirror and think, this isn’t aging, this is melting with intention. I tried to be evolved about it. And say things like, 'This is natural. This is earned.' And then… 'umm how earned does it have to look?' There’s a point where acceptance starts to feel like lying." APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST O'Donnell said that when she started to do her own research, her 13-year-old child, Clay, strongly disagreed with the decision. "Then my 13-year-old child found out. And it was not subtle. 'You earned your wrinkles.' Which — first of all — rude. But also… correct," O'Donnell wrote. "Then Clay said, 'Young women look up to you,' And finally — with strong effect — 'I wouldn’t be able to respect you if you did it.' And that one… landed. That’s a big statement from someone who still needs you to open jars." FORMER SUPERMODEL JANICE DICKINSON UNVEILS DRAMATIC RESULTS OF FACELIFT AT 71 O'Donnell said she saw her younger self in Clay, a version of herself that was judging her own appearance. "It really threw me. I delayed the whole thing for months, just sitting with it, thinking," she admitted. "And then I had this quiet realization: if I’m teaching Clay anything, it can’t be that my body belongs to an idea either. Even a good idea. Even feminism." "Because that’s still not freedom— that’s just a different authority telling you what you’re allowed to do with your own face," she continued. After months of back-and-forth, O'Donnell had a facelift in January. "I wanted a limit. I wanted to still be me, just… less haunted," she wrote. "And I do look like me — a slightly more well-rested, emotionally stable version of me." Despite the positive outcome, O'Donnell said she began struggling with an immense amount of guilt and deceit. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I have never liked secrets and part of my desire to show myself is to come clean. But who do I owe that truth to? Is it mine to keep?" O'Donnell said she feels "shameful" over her privileged place in this world, admitting that the facelift "cost more money than I have ever paid for a car." "The things I have — earned some say, but it's the gross excess that wounds me," she wrote. "As I get ready for the last day of school with my youngest — the caboose here at 64 years old with a new lower face and neck, just happy to be alive, able to feel and choose and use my voice whenever I feel called to ... For the girl I was, the woman I am, and all those joining my ranks. As we carry on in act 3, this is me." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2809d0ee6011c3f4ec325f AI voice scams can clone your family’s voice te 2026-06-09T12:40:48.820Z AI voice scams can clone your family’s voice Your phone rings. It's your son's voice. Panicked. He says he's been in a car accident. He hurt someone. He's about to be arrested. He needs $15,000 wired before the end of the day, and please, don't tell anyone yet. You'd wire the money. Of course you would. Except it isn't your son. It's a scammer who spent about 10 minutes online, pulled three seconds of audio from a Facebook video your son posted last Christmas, and fed it into an AI voice cloning tool that costs less than a Netflix subscription. The voice that broke your heart wasn't real. The emergency wasn't real. But the $15,000 transfer? That would have been. This is already happening to families right now, in every state. And what most people don't understand is that the voice clone is actually the easy part. What makes these attacks so devastatingly effective is everything that happens before the call. AI CYBERSECURITY RISKS AND DEEPFAKE SCAMS ON THE RISE AI can now clone a person's voice using as little as three seconds of audio, pulled from a social media video, a voicemail greeting, or a voice message. The technology copies tone, speech patterns, and accents closely enough that many people can't tell the difference between a real voice and a fake one. Three seconds. That's shorter than it took you to read that sentence. AI scams surged 1,210% in 2025, and global AI scam losses could reach $40 billion by 2027. This isn't a slow-building trend. It's an explosion. A new study found that 1 in 4 adults have already experienced an AI voice scam. One in four. That's your neighbor. Your coworker. Someone in your family. But here's the thing nobody's telling you. Every article you've read about AI voice cloning focuses on the technology. The scarily realistic audio. The three seconds of audio that's "all they need." What those articles miss is the setup that happens before the call. A voice clone is useless without answers to two questions: Whose voice do I clone? And who do I call with it? To answer both of those questions, scammers don't need to hack anything. They go to the same places anyone can access right now: data broker websites. Armed with your phone number and personal details from a data broker profile, scammers can call you directly and reference your name, address, or recent transactions to appear legitimate. Here's the step-by-step process, because you need to know exactly how this works. A scammer types your name into Spokeo, BeenVerified, or Whitepages. Within seconds, they have: They didn't hack anything. They paid a few dollars. Or nothing at all. Once they have your family network mapped, they make a decision: Who's the most vulnerable person to call? And whose voice will make them act? 5 STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCES FROM FAMILY SCAMS Often, the target is an elderly parent. The cloned voice is a grandchild or adult child. That combination of a panicked young voice and an older parent who loves them is the most reliably devastating pairing a scammer can manufacture. Then they go looking for audio. A Facebook video from Thanksgiving. A YouTube clip of a school play. A TikTok your kid posted last summer. Three seconds is enough. The AI tool replicates pitch, cadence, accent, and emotional inflection. This is where the call starts to feel personal. Data broker profiles can reveal more than your phone number. Scammers may find relatives’ names, rough ages, your city, your property address and other public record details. Then they use those clues to make the fake emergency sound believable. Scammers introduce physical excuses, like a broken nose or a bad connection, to cover any slight artifacts in the AI voice, then create maximum urgency. The victim is directed to wire money, send cryptocurrency, or hand cash to a "bail bondsman" courier who arrives at the door. The call sounds real because it was built on real information. Your mother picks up. She hears her grandchild's voice, the right name, the right emotional register, the right panic. Her rational brain doesn't stand a chance. Cybersecurity researchers have noted that the emotional realism of a cloned voice removes the mental barrier to skepticism. When it sounds like your loved one, your rational defenses tend to shut down. In one documented case in Florida, a woman lost $15,000 after receiving a call from her "crying daughter." She withdrew cash and placed it in a box, which a driver came to collect from her house. Another call, and a larger money request, soon followed. The Trapp family in the San Francisco Bay Area received a frantic call from their "son" saying he'd been in a car accident, injured a pregnant woman, and needed urgent help. The scammers posed not only as the son but also as police, instructing the mother to quickly withdraw $15,000 and hand it to a courier already on the way. The family became suspicious just in time and called their son directly. They were the lucky ones. Hiya's Q4 2024 Global Call Threat Report found that one-third of survey respondents across the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, and Spain encountered deepfake voice fraud in 2024 and 30% of those who encountered it fell victim. Neither did some of the victims' families. You don't need to be the one posting. Your grandchild's TikTok account, your daughter's Facebook, your son's YouTube channel, or any public audio of them is all the scammer needs. And even if your entire family has locked down social media? The data broker profile built on you, listing your phone number, your relatives' names, and your address, is still there, still searchable, and still pointing scammers directly at the most vulnerable people in your network. Here's an uncomfortable truth: data brokers update their databases constantly. Your information can be pulled from voter registration records, property filings, court documents, marketing surveys, and loyalty programs, none of which require your permission. You likely have a profile on dozens of sites right now that you've never seen. You can run a free scan to see exactly how exposed you are. Results usually arrive within an hour. SPRING CLEAN YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT: WHY RETIREES ARE SCAM TARGETS The voice clone is only one part of the scam. The targeting makes it work. When you remove your family's information from data broker sites, you cut off the scammer's research. They may lose access to your mother's phone number, your relatives' names or clues about who lives alone. Without that personal map, it becomes much harder to choose the right target and the right voice to clone. Data broker profiles might link your mobile number to your home address and your relatives' names. That makes family scams, now frequently enhanced by AI voice cloning, much easier for criminals to execute. This is why I recommend using a data removal service. It can automatically send removal requests to hundreds of data broker and people search websites on your behalf. It can also keep monitoring and resubmitting requests when your data reappears. Because it will reappear. That's how these sites work. 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/FreeScan Beyond removing your data, do these things this week: THE ONE THING THAT COULD PROTECT YOUR PARENTS FROM SCAMMERS Pick something random, "purple cactus," "blue kettle," anything unconnected to your actual life. Every family member agrees: any emergency call requesting money must include this word before anyone acts. Scammers cannot guess it. No data broker sells it. No matter how real a voice sounds, hang up and call the person back at their known number, not the number that called you. Real emergencies can wait two minutes for a callback. Scammers count on the panic preventing exactly this. Set profiles to friends only. Limit public videos. The less audio of your family that's publicly available, the harder voice cloning becomes. Talk to your kids and grandkids about this specifically. Don't assume they'll figure this out. Have a specific, explicit conversation: "If you get a call that sounds like me asking for money, stop. Ask for our code word. Call me back at my number. It might not be me." This is how every one of these scams ends. The payment method itself is the red flag. Legitimate emergencies don't require Venmo, wire transfers, or a courier showing up at your door. AI voice scams work because they sound personal. A scammer may only need a few seconds of public audio to copy a loved one's voice and make a fake emergency feel real. However, the voice clone is only part of the attack. Scammers also use data broker and people-search sites to find phone numbers, family connections and personal details that make the call more convincing. That is why a simple family code word can help stop panic before money changes hands. So can a strict callback rule, locked-down social media and direct conversations with older relatives before a scammer calls. The best defense is to slow the moment down. Hang up, call your loved one directly and never send money, crypto, gift cards or cash to a courier based only on a phone call. If a phone call sounded exactly like someone you love asking for help, would you stop long enough to question it? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28054aee6011c3f4ec319d Trump's SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt te 2026-06-09T12:21:30.969Z Trump's SAVE America Act shows signs of life in the Senate despite Republican revolt Senate Republicans have struggled to move the ball on President Donald Trump's voter ID and citizenship verification bill, but a late-night vote in the upper chamber breathed some life into an issue once thought dead.  During the Senate’s marathon "vote-a-rama" to advance the GOP’s $70 billion immigration enforcement package, Republicans tried twice to attach the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to the massive bill.  They failed both times, with a cohort of Republicans joining Senate Democrats to stymie the effort, which was destined to fail either way given that the amendments from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, had to break through the filibuster.  REPUBLICANS FAIL TO ATTACH SAVE AMERICA ACT TO PARTY-LINE FUNDING PACKAGE Graham’s attempt was to attach the modified version of the SAVE America Act, which included several policy additions, like barring men in women’s sports, that Trump demanded months ago. Four Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., voted against it. Their defections prevented the bill from even getting 50 votes, a prerequisite for success if Republicans were to launch a talking filibuster.  But Lee’s attempt did hit 50 votes, with Collins flipping her vote to support the original version of the SAVE America Act.  Lee cheered the moment on X shortly after as the vote-a-rama still raged and noted that, with Vice President JD Vance serving as a possible 51st vote, the SAVE America Act could pass. WATCH: HAWLEY FUMES AFTER 4 GOP SENATORS HELP SINK TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID LAW "That means that but for the Zombie Filibuster, the House-passed SAVE America Act would now be on its way to the White House for President Trump’s signature," Lee said.  The moment was a big victory for the legislation, which thus far has wallowed in the Senate for months. Conservatives like Lee have pushed Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to launch a talking filibuster to grind down Senate Democrats and pass the legislation at a simple majority threshold. SEN LEE DARES DEMOCRATS TO REVIVE TALKING FILIBUSTER OVER SAVE ACT, SLAMMING CRITICISM AS ‘PARANOID FANTASY' But Thune hasn’t pulled the trigger out of concern that Republicans wouldn’t stay together to bat down a deluge of Democratic amendments that could substantially change the legislation or target other elements of Trump’s agenda.  Senate Republicans did launch a quasi-floor takeover to debate the SAVE America Act in March, but the steam behind that push has since fallen off substantially.  The other option for Republicans would be to nuke the filibuster, something Trump has demanded they do sporadically throughout his second term. Again, it’s an issue that Republicans aren’t unified on, and one that several fear could haunt them if and when Democrats regain control of the upper chamber.  Trump has also shifted his ire to the Senate rules referee, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth Macdonough, who ruled that the SAVE America Act didn’t pass muster to be a part of the immigration package at a 50-vote threshold. He’s called on Thune to fire her a handful of times in recent months.  "We have every right to change her, and should do so, IMMEDIATELY," Trump said on Truth Social. "As long as she's there, we will never get our desperately needed, SAVE AMERICA ACT, approved, and put into full force and effect!" But, like the talking filibuster or outright nuking of the filibuster, it’s a move Thune isn’t in a hurry to make.  "That’s not a new request, as you all know, and as is typically the case, the parliamentarian, the rulings break both ways," Thune said. "And, you know, we lose a few, we win a few, but that's been true when Democrats have been in the majority, too." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a280536ee6011c3f4ec3194 Ghost-town casinos get stunning rescue after family finds last-minute buyer te 2026-06-09T12:21:10.971Z Ghost-town casinos get stunning rescue after family finds last-minute buyer FIRST ON FOX: At the 11th hour — and on the brink of an impending closure July 4 — the Primm family in Nevada has found a white knight partner to help save its once-packed resorts from becoming a dilapidated ghost town. Members of the Primm family shared exclusively on Monday with Fox News Digital that they've signed an agreement with Las Vegas-based Terrible’s, another private company, to operate its hotel-casino and related properties in Primm, Nevada. Cory Clemetson, grandson of Primm's founder and president of the Primm South Real Estate Company, said, "We’re pleased that we were able to secure such a qualified and like-minded partner for our properties at Primm." CASINO RESORTS IN NEVADA LOCATION, ONCE PACKED, BECOME GHOST TOWN AS CLOSURE NEARS Tim Herbst, president of Terrible’s, said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital, "Primm has long been one of Nevada’s most recognizable destinations. This partnership reflects our commitment to preserving that legacy while creating new opportunities for growth, investment and tourism. We believe Primm’s best days are still ahead." Primm was long viewed as a more affordable alternative to Las Vegas. But Primm's last casino hotel, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, was scheduled to close July 4, as Fox News Digital previously reported. That closure would have put 344 people out of work. The expected closures were announced recently by casino operator Affinity Interactive and its principal owner, New York-based private equity firm Z Capital, which has leased and operated the Primm properties for nearly 15 years. Affinity Interactive CEO Scott Butera recently told the Gaming Control Board that Primm is "just not viable as a casino operation," the Nevada Independent reported. The executive cited ongoing financial losses and unsuccessful investment efforts as reasons for the closure. CASINO BOSS DEFENDS CLOSURE OF ICONIC PRIMM RESORTS AMID BACKLASH FROM FOUNDING FAMILY "If [my grandfather] were alive today, he would be outraged [about the idea of] letting go in excess of 300 people on the 4th of July, a celebratory day, in the heat," Clemetson told Fox News Digital, sharing his opinion.  "I think [my grandfather] would just be mortified [if] that had taken place," he said. "We hope our new operator, [together with] us, will be able to transition in a much more responsible way ... for the sake of the hardworking paycheck-to-paycheck employees that have really, in many cases, given their lives to Primm," he added. Fox News Digital previously reached out to Affinity Interactive for comment. Since the 1970s, travelers driving to and from Vegas or seeking a less-expensive Sin City-style experience made Primm a booming place. In December 2024, however, the first of the three casinos in the Primm Valley Casino Resorts complex closed. The shuttering of Whiskey Pete’s was followed by Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino limiting its operations to special events in July 2025. CASINOS BRACE AS LAS VEGAS TOURISM PLUNGES 7.5% IN SHARPEST ANNUAL VISITOR DECLINE OUTSIDE COVID PANDEMIC If it were to close down this summer, the Primm Valley Casino Resorts would have closed 624 hotel rooms and suites as well as 46,000 square feet of entertainment, according to Fox 5. When asked why so many visitors remain nostalgic about Primm to this day, Clemetson said, "I think people just remember the great days when they stopped [by] as kids." "We used to have a roller coaster that was operational," he shared. "It was affordable for many families, even by Las Vegas standards." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Clemetson chuckled as he recounted fond memories from his childhood of his grandfather. "He had a toupee, and I used to steal the toupee and run around, and he'd chase after me and kind of laugh," Clemetson said. "[My relatives] came up with great ideas, including a $1 hot dog — a really good hot dog, Coney-Island style," he also said.  Now, Clemetson is banking on a new airport in development near the town of Primm.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Southern Nevada Supplemental Airport (SNSA), previously known as Ivanpah Valley Airport, would be located along Interstate 15 (I-15) right near Primm. Construction is expected to begin by 2029, with completion as early as 2035, according to reports. "Primm will have an advantage that very few Las Vegas casinos even today have," he said. The Herbst family, which runs Terrible's, has a foothold in gaming, convenience retail, fuel, hospitality and travel services.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Future plans may include property renovations, upgraded traveler amenities, enhanced food and beverage offerings, infrastructure improvements and other investments. Clemetson said that today, he's "bullish on the long-term prospects." "My grandfather is known as a legendary figure in our state … with a lot of history," he said. "I know our family wants to do everything they can to preserve that legacy," Clemetson said.  "We don't know exactly what the future is going to hold — but we are giving it our very best to get back to better days." Teresa Mull and Andrea Margolis, both of Fox News Digital, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a28050cee6011c3f4ec3173 How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers te 2026-06-09T12:20:28.732Z How an e-scooter founder raised $5 million to build space data centers Orbital founder Euwyn Poon built 250,000 scooters at Spin. Now he wants to launch 10,000 space data centers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a280097ee6011c3f4ec311a Disney World guests shaken as rare earthquake near Cuba jolts Florida te 2026-06-09T12:01:28.000Z Disney World guests shaken as rare earthquake near Cuba jolts Florida Several Walt Disney World attractions were temporarily unavailable Monday afternoon after a rare earthquake near Cuba was felt across Central Florida. Guests visiting Magic Kingdom noticed a number of popular attractions suddenly go offline, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, TRON Lightcycle Run, Space Mountain, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and The Barnstormer, according to the Disney site BlogMickey. The attraction closures came shortly after tremors were reportedly felt throughout the resort around 2 p.m., according to the blog. DISNEY ADULTS TREND CONTINUES TO GROW AS KYLIE KELCE, BRENDA SONG CHIME IN ON THE TOPIC Some rides later reopened throughout the afternoon. These included Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain and TRON Lightcycle Run, while others remained temporarily unavailable for a longer period. It was not immediately clear whether the ride closures were directly related to the earthquake or were part of standard operating procedures. The disruptions followed a magnitude 6.1 earthquake near northwestern Cuba that was felt in parts of Florida hundreds of miles away, according to FOX Weather.  Officials said there was no tsunami threat associated with the earthquake. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The quake was unusual for the region and was the strongest recorded within Gulf waters since 1959, FOX Weather reported. The ride interruptions quickly became a topic of discussion among Disney fans online. "I didn’t feel anything, but there [are] a ton of rides down right now," one Reddit user wrote. "Most coasters." Another guest reported experiencing the shutdown firsthand. "We are in line at Big Thunder Mountain, and they just suspended operations," the user wrote. "So much is down around the park!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Others speculated that Disney was conducting precautionary safety checks before reopening attractions. "I would imagine it's [standard operating procedure] to double-check the tracks and everything before letting guests back on," one commenter wrote. One Disney fan suggested the cautious approach made sense given the unusual circumstances. "I guess if it’s the first quake in a very long time, it makes sense to check every ride out before resuming," the commenter wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to Disney for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a280083ee6011c3f4ec3111 Knicks watch party turns ugly as massive brawls break out, pepper spray gets deployed by cops in Manhattan te 2026-06-09T12:01:07.999Z Knicks watch party turns ugly as massive brawls break out, pepper spray gets deployed by cops in Manhattan A watch party for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Bryant Park in New York City turned into a royal rumble on Monday night as fists flew, police officers deployed pepper spray, and more than half a dozen arrests were made. With the New York Knicks hosting their first NBA Finals game since 1999, the excitement and tension around the city were palpable, and with President Donald Trump attending the game at Madison Square Garden, emotions, along with security, were heightened beyond belief in Manhattan. After the San Antonio Spurs spoiled the party with a 115-111 win, many unruly Knicks fans took out their frustrations in the streets by creating as much chaos as possible. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Massive brawls broke out around the official watch party at Bryant Park, with officers in riot gear rushing to the scene in an attempt to control the fans. Pepper spray was deployed amid the intense scene unfolding in the streets. NUMEROUS KNICKS FANS ARRESTED, COP INJURED DURING GAME 2 NBA FINALS CELEBRATION NEAR MSG While many fans were seen climbing on top of vehicles and structures in the area, one man was caught in a video shared by Freedom News, hitting people with a bus sign that was removed from a nearby pole. As cops were detaining people lying facedown on the sidewalk, chants of "Knicks in five" broke out at one point. The NYPD told Fox News that 21 people were arrested at the watch party – 13 for disorderly conduct and eight assaulting officers, criminal possession of weapons and menacing. The 13 arrested for disorderly conduct were released. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the free watch party at Bryant Park on Monday morning after the original plans for an event outside of Madison Square Garden were scrapped due to security restrictions and street closures, with President Trump attending the game. The expectation is that an official watch party for Wednesday's Game 4 in New York City will be held outside of Madison Square Garden. Whether the Knicks grab a commanding 3-1 lead in the series or the visiting Spurs tie the series at 2-2, it's safe to assume some level of chaos will unfold in the streets yet again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a280070ee6011c3f4ec3108 Activists behind Graham Platner's rise admit vetting process didn't bring up Nazi-linked tattoo te 2026-06-09T12:00:48.012Z Activists behind Graham Platner's rise admit vetting process didn't bring up Nazi-linked tattoo Liberal activists who were behind Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign admitted that their vetting process did not pick up certain issues such as his controversial Nazi-linked tattoo. Wall Street Journal reporter Aaron Zitner spoke to Daniel Moraff, Leanne Fan and Morris Katz, three activists who "handpicked" Platner to challenge Maine Sen. Susan Collins for her Senate seat ahead of the 2026 midterms. During the interview, which premiered on Sunday, Zitner asked about the vetting process after choosing to run with Platner. "We paid a nice firm a whole chunk of money and got some stuff back," Moraff said. "Some of what you've seen on the news we got back, other stuff we didn't." GRAHAM PLATNER BLAMES NAZI TATTOO ON MILITARY ‘CULTURE,’ DRAWS BACKLASH FROM GOP VETERANS "Did the vetting process turn up the tattoo that became so controversial?" Zitner asked. "No," Moraff answered. Zitner followed up by asking whether the vetting process brought up Platner's controversial Reddit posts where he made comments demeaning women and mocking U.S. soldiers. "The firm sent us a thing, and it had some of the posts, but it didn't have all of them," Moraff said. Despite the things he did see, Moraff insisted that none of Platner's past comments "will or should stop him from becoming a U.S. senator." MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE CITES COMBAT TRAUMA WHEN CONFRONTED ON 'TERRIBLE' POSTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Katz similarly defended running with Platner, claiming that he was a better option than the establishment. "To me, the biggest risk the Democratic Party can take is continuing to do things the same way it's done, that have ended us with a House minority, a Senate minority, and a second term of Donald Trump," Katz said. "And I think we cannot be the party that is the party of the establishment, the party of the institution." He continued, "So, you know, constantly in the position of, 'Hey, we know you're being screwed by everyone in power, but let us just tinker around the edges there, and eventually it will get better.' That's an incoherent electoral strategy, and it's failed to actually make things better to the degree they need to get better. And so I think there's far less risk in running someone like Graham Platner than in running the same playbook." GRAHAM PLATNER DENIES DAMNING NEW REPORT ALLEGING ABUSE AS 'SIMPLY NOT TRUE' Zitner revealed in the interview that the Wall Street Journal reached out to Moraff following Platner's most recent scandals, including reports that he has sent explicit messages to several women while being married and that he displayed concerning behavior towards women he had previously dated. "We will let the people of Maine decide," Moraff said in a statement reported by the Wall Street Journal. Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f968ee6011c3f4ec3037 Indicted SPLC chief faces House grilling over alleged secret payments to KKK members te 2026-06-09T11:30:48.483Z Indicted SPLC chief faces House grilling over alleged secret payments to KKK members The embattled leader of a left-wing nonprofit accused of secretly funneling money to members of extremist groups while publicly committing to "confronting hate" is headed for the hot seat on Capitol Hill. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) interim CEO and President Bryan Fair will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as a congressional probe into the civil rights group’s now-defunct informant practices heats up. Fair’s anticipated testimony comes as federal prosecutors secured an 11-count indictment against the law center in April for alleged financial crimes, including defrauding its donors by concealing payments to members of extremist groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan, United Klans of America, the Aryan Nation and other neo-Nazi groups.  "There are a lot of legitimate questions about what the SPLC was doing with donor money and how they were using it to basically fund the type of hate that they were pretending to be going after," Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, told Fox News on Monday. NEO-NAZIS, ‘SADISTIC’ BIKERS AND CHARLOTTESVILLE ORGANIZER: 5 OF THE MOST SHOCKING SPLC INFORMANTS House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is also probing the law center’s ties to the Biden Department of Justice on civil rights matters. The panel's investigation predates the criminal indictment. "For me, the biggest takeaway is the fact that the Biden White House and the Biden Justice Department helped make the Southern Poverty Law Center the standard," Jordan told Fox News’ Sean Hannity last week.  Republicans have sharply criticized the Biden Justice Department's use of the nonprofit's notorious "hate map" that targeted conservative groups, including Turning Point USA, Moms for Liberty and the Family Research Council. "The purpose of doing that was to basically stifle their ability to get the conservative message out," Gill told Fox News. The Department of Justice filed a superseding indictment last week specifying that the law center covertly transferred more than $4 million in donor funds to bank accounts under fictitious names to pay members of extremist groups between 2010 and 2023.  The nonprofit ostensibly sought to infiltrate the organizations to monitor their activities, but allegedly did not disclose the payments to donors and engaged in conduct that prosecutors say amounted to bank fraud. The new indictment, filed in the Middle District of Alabama, also alleges that an SPLC employee paid two Klan members $1,200 per month to stay in the hate group after the unnamed individuals approached the law center in 2010 requesting help to exit. Some of the money was allegedly used by extremist groups for recruitment purposes and for the reimbursement of expenses related to cross-burnings and Ku Klux Klan attire. The law center has denied any wrongdoing and argued the criminal charges are politically motivated. In a statement to Fox News Digital, SPLC counsel Abbe Lowell vigorously pushed back against fraud allegations and maintained that the law center’s informant program helped combat extremism.  "The SPLC did not lie to its donors, it did not mislead banks it did business with, and its informant program prevented violence and saved lives," he continued. SPLC FACES BLOWBACK FROM ‘HATE MAP’ TARGETS AFTER DOJ FRAUD INDICTMENT Federal prosecutors allege that one informant whom the law center paid more than $270,000 helped plan the deadly 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Va.  According to the indictment, the law center directed the informant to attend the demonstration and "made racist postings under the supervision of the SPLC." Jordan's panel in May subpoenaed the law center for documents related to its alleged coordination with the Biden administration and hiring members of extremist groups as "field sources." The law center is also under congressional scrutiny for significantly increasing its profits during the years it operated the controversial informant program. The nonprofit’s revenue grew from $38.7 million in 2010 to more than $129 million in 2023, amounting to a 233% increase, according to the superseding indictment. Democratic lawmakers have slammed Republicans' probe of the law center. "I just think that this is really misplaced and misguided," Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., told Fox News. "It's essentially targeting an organization to make an example of them and call them out when they have been the leader in taking on antisemitism and taking on white nationalism." "There's a lot of other places we should be looking at if we're worried about organizations that spread hate, maybe start with the administration," she added. Alveda King, the niece of Martin Luther King Jr. and chair of the American Dream at the America First Policy Institute, and Ryan Bangert, senior vice president for strategic initiatives and special counsel to the president at Alliance Defending Freedom, are also expected to testify before the Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Fox News Digital reached out to a spokesperson for the law center before publication. Dan Scully contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f727ee6011c3f4ec2fd6 Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Game 4 preview: Carolina's comeback magic faces a must-win situation te 2026-06-09T11:21:11.199Z Hurricanes vs Golden Knights Game 4 preview: Carolina's comeback magic faces a must-win situation Hockey has been phenomenal this postseason. We’ve seen tons of teams battling to fill up the series slate. We’ve also seen some series sweeps, but that’s not that big of a deal. Even those games at least had some close matchups that give us some fun. Tonight we get Game 4 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights.  The Hurricanes are going to want to punch themselves in the face. On the one hand, they look like they can battle anyone. On the other, at least in this series, they seem like they like to make games as difficult as possible. Carolina has a great team, but how many times can they find ways to claw back into the series? Maybe it is every game, but maybe it’s never again.   To their credit they don’t seem to ever give up. They were down 4-0 and came back to tie the game. I really don’t know if there are words to describe how crazy it is that a team comes back from that deficit. However, this is also the second time the Hurricanes spoiled the Golden Knights' plans. Even with the heroics and the never-say-die mentality, the team isn't winning the game. They are down 2-1 in the series and need to grab this one or their backs will be against the wall for the remainder of the series. Even being up in the series, I have to imagine that the Golden Knights are questioning some things. On the one hand, they are dominant. They’ve had two leads in the series of at least three goals. They have had a hat trick from one of their best players, and it was the fastest hat trick ever so maybe that makes it even more impressive. They are getting great contributions from a lot of different folks on the ice. They still need to be cautious, though. Sure, they won Game 3. However, they have a commanding lead and then bam they lost it. As described, this was not the first time. They’ve had some goals wiped off the board which helps the Hurricanes get back into the games. I suppose a real case could be made they should be up 3-0. Having a lead in the series will need to be sufficient for them. If I’m the Hurricanes coach, I’d switch the goalie at this point. Frederik Andersen is not cutting it. He was great through three series, but he has been awful in this series. Maybe it is because he is facing a dominant offense. I really don’t know, but it is probably worth taking a shot on a different goalie and seeing if he can stump the Golden Knights. What I do know is that the goalies won’t all of a sudden figure it out. They are getting rocked at the moment. Both seem like they are a bit she’ll-shocked. I’m backing the over again. I just think they have no real chance to make a difference here and the defenses are overmatched. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f713ee6011c3f4ec2fcd Knicks guard nearly wipes out Michael Bloomberg diving for loose ball during NBA Finals Game 3 te 2026-06-09T11:20:51.128Z Knicks guard nearly wipes out Michael Bloomberg diving for loose ball during NBA Finals Game 3 Sitting courtside at a basketball game brings its own inherent danger and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg nearly found out the hard way on Monday night. The loose ball bounced toward the 84-year-old billionaire during Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Knicks guard Jose Alvarado dove into the stands and nearly crushed Bloomberg in the process. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Alvarado checked to make sure Bloomberg was fine – and he was. Bloomberg appeared to wave off any help from personnel on the sideline. Even comedian Dave Chappelle came over to check on the former politician. The Spurs led by four points with 10:36 left in the game. San Antonio picked up the 115-111 win and finally got on the board in the series. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I really tried to relax," Wembanyama said. "The playoffs is like a whirlwind. It’s hard to put your head out of the water, and sometimes it’s like I don’t even (have) to watch the game back, by the way. "I just need a little time off, let my brain cool down and recover — recover as much for the body as for the mind." Knicks star Jalen Brunson led New York with 32 points, five assists and five rebounds. Alvarado had four points in 12 minutes off the bench. Game 4 is set for Wednesday night back in Madison Square Garden. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f4ceee6011c3f4ec2f5c Princess Diana never forgave Sarah Ferguson for one betrayal that ended their friendship: book te 2026-06-09T11:11:10.663Z Princess Diana never forgave Sarah Ferguson for one betrayal that ended their friendship: book Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson were once inseparable, famously dubbing themselves the "Terrible Twins" and the "Wicked Wives of Windsor." But a devastating rift between the royal rebels ended their friendship for good. The claim comes from royal author Andrew Lownie, whose expanded edition of "Entitled" delves deeper into the lives and controversies surrounding the former Duke and Duchess of York. Fox News Digital reached out to Ferguson's spokesperson for comment. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told Fox News Digital it does not comment on books. FORMER PRINCE ANDREW, SARAH FERGUSON DUBBED ROYAL FAMILY’S ‘BONNIE AND CLYDE’ AS EPSTEIN FALLOUT GROWS: AUTHOR "The two women, once close, had not spoken for months after Sarah had written about her sister-in-law, against Diana's wishes, in her memoir and made a joke about catching a verruca (wart) from one of Diana's shoes," Lownie wrote. "The two were fourth cousins and had known each other since they were teenagers — their mothers had been at school together — and shared the experience of their mothers being denied custody of their children." Lownie claimed that the sisters-in-law never reconciled after Sarah's 1996 memoir, "My Story," was published. Diana died in 1997 at age 36 from injuries sustained in a Paris car crash. WATCH: ROYAL AUTHOR DETAILS FORMER PRINCE ANDREW, SARAH FERGUSON'S UNUSUAL DYNAMIC Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital that Diana suspected Sarah of "selling stories" and was reportedly "angered by mentions of her sons in the book." Diana ignored Ferguson's apologies, Fitzwilliams claimed, adding, "If she had wanted to renew their friendship, she would have." British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that the fallout wasn't just the result of a tell-all. "It was the bigger picture that prompted Diana to cut ties with Sarah," Chard explained. "They'd survived a huge amount together. However, the memoir brought their private tensions into public view. It was the final straw, and alarm bells rang as Diana read conversations referring to her sons." "Diana's privacy was her safety," Chard shared. "She felt Sarah was leaking personal information and trading on their conversations. Diana was fastidious about controlling her narrative. She used private information strategically. "Diana felt 'Calamity Jane' Fergie, the great storyteller, was capable of revealing deeply personal details that could negatively affect her life. In Diana's mind, she had no choice but to cut ties with her once-trusted partner in crime and kindred spirit. She was protecting her image." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Lownie wrote that Diana and Sarah were friends long before they became royal wives. By the time Diana married then-Prince Charles in 1981, Sarah was already part of her social circle. Diana was said to be "in need of an ally" as she navigated royal life and "had already tried to make Sarah Ferguson one of her ladies-in-waiting." Lownie claimed it was Diana who played matchmaker, bringing Sarah and the former Prince Andrew together. The couple went on to marry in 1986. "Diana and Sarah were famously close as the two 'outsiders' in 'The Firm,'" Fitzwilliams explained. "They plotted together against an establishment they both found confining." "Both from aristocratic backgrounds, they became as thick as thieves," Chard said. "They were each other's confidante and wingwoman, especially after marrying into the British royal family." Both women endured turbulent marriages that played out on the world stage while raising two children. They were also targeted by the British press. Charles and Diana announced their separation in 1992, and their divorce was finalized in 1996. Following immense tabloid scrutiny and time apart, Andrew and Sarah separated in 1992, with their divorce also finalized in 1996. Diana reportedly called Sarah the "canary in the coal mine," seeing her as a cautionary tale of what happened when a royal wife fell out of favor. As Sarah endured relentless tabloid ridicule and growing isolation from the royal fold, Diana feared she was watching her own future unfold in real time. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Then came the books. Diana secretly collaborated on Andrew Morton's 1992 bombshell "Diana: Her True Story," using it to expose her battles with bulimia, mental health struggles and a deeply troubled marriage. Although Sarah reportedly intended references such as borrowing Diana's shoes to be humorous, royal commentators said Diana found the passage deeply hurtful. They suggested the episode left Diana feeling that a longstanding bond of trust had been broken. "If Diana had lived, I believe they would have reconciled," Chard said. "[But] they were on different paths, with Diana also being the mother of the heir to the throne. Together, Diana and Fergie had been through so much. They valued loyalty once it was earned. With time and conversation, I believe they would have come to an understanding, as they were comrades in arms for the best part of their lives." Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner claimed that Diana's final years were marked by growing mistrust and anxiety. She became increasingly concerned about leaks from within her inner circle and believed that powerful forces were seeking to undermine her. "She could not trust anyone," he said. "So, in some ways, self-isolation was necessary in her mind, including her friendship with Sarah. And Sarah’s book did not help matters, almost confirming the emotions in Diana’s mind. Should Diana have been alive today, personally, I feel the friendship with Sarah would have rekindled. An older and wiser Diana would have found peace and real love with another." In 2011's "Finding Sarah," the former duchess admitted she and Diana had not spoken for a year before the princess died. "I never knew the reason, except that once Diana got something stuck in her head, it stuck there for a while," Sarah wrote, as quoted by People magazine. "I wrote letters, thinking whatever happened didn’t matter, let’s sort it out," she wrote. "And I knew she’d come back. In fact, the day before she died, she rang a friend of mine and said, ‘Where’s that Red? I want to talk to her.’ "In any sibling relationship, there are ups and downs and peaks and troughs, but we were always steadfast in our friendship. We never let the sun go down on too many heated discussions. Our bond was never broken." Their friendship may have fractured in Diana's final years, but Sarah has spent decades keeping her friend's memory alive. Chard noted that Sarah remains a vocal defender of Diana's legacy, a view she expressed to Fox News Digital in 2023. "I think people might be surprised to know how hilarious she was," Sarah said of her friend "Dutch" at the time. "There was no one who could make me laugh harder or more immediately than Diana. She was incredible and one of life's true soul mates for me." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f4baee6011c3f4ec2f53 Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms te 2026-06-09T11:10:50.807Z Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms A woman with advanced Alzheimer’s disease saw significant improvements in brain function after taking psilocybin-containing mushrooms. That’s according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, which focused on an elderly woman who had been living with Alzheimer's disease for about 10 years.  The Japanese-American woman, whose name was not shared, had experienced severe functional decline for roughly five years. The Brazilian study authors described her as having advanced dementia, with very limited speech or communication, severe cognitive impairment, urinary incontinence and reduced mobility. THE KEY TO LIVING LONGER COULD BE TIED TO A SURPRISING SUBSTANCE, STUDY SUGGESTS She also depended on caregivers for assistance with daily living activities. The woman received two sessions of psilocybin-containing mushrooms. The first was a 5-gram oral dose, followed by a 3-gram oral dose a month later. After the first dose, she experienced profuse sweating and hyperthermia, followed by a prolonged sleep-like state. Approximately 19 hours later, the patient "spontaneously initiated autobiographical conversation lasting several hours," the researchers wrote. Over the following days and weeks, the woman experienced restored urinary continence, was able to walk independently and dress herself, and engaged in spontaneous conversation. She was also able to retrieve contextual memories, showed the ability to express emotions, and maintained eye contact — smiling with others. TWO ALZHEIMER’S DRUGS HELP PATIENTS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME FOR LONGER PERIODS After the second session, the authors reported that the woman had even greater speech capabilities, more facial expressions and humor, increased walking agility and continued continence. Beyond the heavy sweating, hyperthermia and sleep-like state, the patient did not experience severe or persistent adverse effects, the researchers noted. Although the reported benefits lasted for at least one month, the paper does not provide longer-term follow-up. The authors said the findings should be interpreted with caution, as they are based on a single patient. EXPERTS REVEAL HIDDEN LINK BETWEEN POOR SLEEP AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RISK The case also included no control group, standardized cognitive assessments, brain imaging biomarkers, electrophysiological monitoring or sleep studies, they noted. The patient’s Alzheimer's diagnosis was not confirmed with modern biomarkers, and other neurodegenerative conditions could not be completely ruled out, the study stated. As the patient may have experienced natural fluctuations in her medical condition, the study could not establish that psilocybin directly caused the woman’s improvements. While the study suggests that psilocybin-containing mushrooms could temporarily reactivate brain function in people with late-stage dementia, the authors noted that controlled clinical trials, cognitive assessments, imaging scans and other tests are needed to confirm the findings. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Much more research is needed in larger, more representative study populations before any conclusions can be drawn about psilocybin’s safety and effectiveness in people living with Alzheimer’s or any other disease that causes dementia," Courtney Kloske, Ph.D., director of scientific engagement at the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Kloske, who was not involved in the study, emphasized that people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers should talk with their doctor about all medications, vitamins, supplements and other substances they are taking. "This helps healthcare providers understand how these products may interact with approved Alzheimer’s medications and other therapies to determine whether they could lead to unwanted side effects," she advised. Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, said he is "dubious" of the significance of the study because the effect was described as temporary and was limited to one case. "Also, there is a built-in danger of giving a hallucinogen to someone with this degree of mental impairment, because the behavioral effects are largely unpredictable and can be harmful," Siegel, who also was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "Having said that, I am not surprised to see that psilocybin could temporarily overcome or alter the gummed-up [brain] circuitry (with plaques) of advanced Alzheimer’s disease – so it might have some value in a carefully controlled setting." The findings come as several states have expanded legal access to psilocybin. (The substance remains federally illegal in the U.S. as a Schedule I substance.) Oregon began licensing psilocybin service centers in 2023, Colorado's regulated natural medicine program became operational in 2025, and New Mexico enacted a Medical Psilocybin Act in 2025, according to state officials. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Still, there are currently no FDA-approved psilocybin treatments for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and legal access remains limited to certain state-regulated programs or approved research settings. Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f369ee6011c3f4ec2f14 Native Life Appoints FIFA Brand Designer Jody Ure to Lead Creative Strategy and Support National Expansion te 2026-06-09T11:05:13.612Z Native Life Appoints FIFA Brand Designer Jody Ure to Lead Creative Strategy and Support National Expansion Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f353ee6011c3f4ec2f0b America’s First-Time Home Buyers Feel Ready. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f314ee6011c3f4ec2ef0 How to Avoid Moving Nightmares te 2026-06-09T11:03:48.970Z How to Avoid Moving Nightmares Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f2ffee6011c3f4ec2ee7 Create a Backyard Oasis This Summer With These Prime Day Pool and Spa Deals te 2026-06-09T11:03:27.932Z Create a Backyard Oasis This Summer With These Prime Day Pool and Spa Deals (StatePoint) Whether you’re splashing under the sun with family or hosting a pool party with friends, having a pool or spa in your backyard is a guaranteed memory-maker. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27f00aee6011c3f4ec2e22 8 apps that can help you cut your food bill te 2026-06-09T10:50:50.492Z 8 apps that can help you cut your food bill Food prices have a way of sneaking up on you. One week, your usual grocery run feels normal. The next week, a few basics suddenly cost a lot more than you expected. That is why money-saving food apps are worth a closer look. All of these apps are free to download or sign up for, but you still pay for any food, groceries or purchases you make through them. Some help you find discounted groceries before stores toss them. Others connect you with surprise meals, receipt rewards, free local listings or recipes based on what you already have at home. The trick is knowing which app fits the way you actually shop. Here are eight apps that can help you stretch your food budget, reduce waste and maybe make your next receipt feel a little less painful. 10 THINGS TO STOP PAYING FOR TO SAVE MONEY NOW Flashfood helps you find discounted groceries from participating stores near you. The app focuses on food that is still good but getting close to its best-by date. You browse local deals in the app, pay through the app and pick up your order in the store. Flashfood says shoppers can find grocery deals for up to 50% off. That can include produce, meat, dairy, pantry items and other staples, depending on what stores near you have available. Misfits Market delivers groceries to your door. The company says it offers high-quality rescued foods and lets you choose what goes in your order. After signing up, you receive a weekly shopping window. You can review your cart, remove items, add groceries and skip orders when needed. This can work well if you want grocery delivery and like the idea of reducing food waste at the same time. Misfits Market says there are no subscription fees or order obligations. You can skip, pause or cancel. Misfits Market lets you customize grocery deliveries with rescued or excess food that may cost less than traditional shopping. Too Good To Go helps you buy surplus food from nearby restaurants, bakeries, cafes and stores. The app uses "Surprise Bags," which means you usually know the type of food and pickup window, but not every exact item inside. That surprise part can be fun, especially if you like trying local spots. It can also be less ideal if you need a very specific dinner plan. Too Good To Go says users can save and enjoy food at half price or less. HEALTH-CONSCIOUS AMERICANS EMBRACE YUKA APP TO GUIDE GROCERY SHOPPING CHOICES Olio connects people locally so they can give away food and other useful items. The app says you can browse free food from local shops and neighbors. You may also find books, toys, toiletries and household items. This one feels more community-based than a regular coupon app. It can be especially helpful if you live in an active area where neighbors and local shops often post. SuperCook helps you turn the food already in your kitchen into meals. You enter the ingredients you have at home, and the app suggests recipes you can make. That can save money in a different way. Instead of buying more groceries, you may find a way to use the half bag of rice, frozen vegetables or canned beans you already paid for. Ibotta gives you cash back on eligible purchases. Before you shop, you add cash-back offers in the app. After shopping in-store, you submit your receipt. Ibotta says you can withdraw earnings once you reach $20. It's great because it can work with groceries and other everyday purchases. The key is remembering to add offers before you shop and submit your receipt after. Fetch turns receipts into points. You shop, snap receipts and earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards. Fetch says you can earn points from in-store or online shopping, plus offers from participating brands. This app can be simple because you do not always need to pick offers before you shop. Still, special offers can help you earn more points. Fetch turns receipts into points you can redeem for gift cards from popular retailers.(Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) 10 TECH UPGRADES TO SAVE YOUR TIME, PRIVACY AND MONEY Upside is best known for gas savings, but it can also work for groceries and restaurants where offers are available. You open the app, claim a cash-back offer near you, shop as usual and pay with a credit or debit card. For direct links to each app and any available CyberGuy savings codes, visit CyberGuy.com and search "8 apps that can help you cut your food bill." Which app should you try first? Start with the app that fits your normal routine. If you already shop at grocery stores in person, try Flashfood or Ibotta. If you save receipts anyway, Fetch is an easy add-on. If you order groceries online, Misfits Market may be worth checking. If you like trying local food, Too Good To Go can be a fun way to save. If your fridge is full but dinner still feels impossible, SuperCook may help you avoid another grocery run. For gas and food cash back in one place, Upside deserves a look. For free local food and community sharing, Olio may surprise you, depending on where you live. Before you download every app on this list, take a moment to think about your habits. First, check whether the app works in your area. Some apps depend on local stores, restaurants or community activity. If there are no nearby offers, the app may not help much yet. Next, watch pickup windows. Apps like Flashfood and Too Good To Go can save you money, but they also require timing. If you miss the pickup, you may lose the deal. Also, avoid buying food only because it looks cheap. A discounted item saves money only if you actually use it. Finally, read the app's privacy settings. These apps often work through location, receipts, purchases and rewards accounts. Use only the permissions you feel comfortable sharing. Food savings apps can help, but they work best when they match your real life. Flashfood and Too Good To Go are great for deal hunters who can pick up food nearby. Misfits Market works better for people who want groceries delivered. Ibotta, Fetch and Upside can help you earn something back from purchases you already make. SuperCook and Olio come at savings from a different angle. One helps you use what you already bought. The other connects you with local people and shops that share food and useful items. The biggest takeaway? Do not let the app make you spend more. Use it as a tool, not a temptation. Would you try an app that sells surprise food bags, or do you want to know exactly what you are getting before you pay? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27edc5ee6011c3f4ec2d99 Knicks coach Mike Brown rips officiating after free throw discrepancy in Game 3 loss to Spurs te 2026-06-09T10:41:09.042Z Knicks coach Mike Brown rips officiating after free throw discrepancy in Game 3 loss to Spurs The New York Knicks had their 13-game win streak in these playoffs snapped at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, as the San Antonio Spurs took Game 3, 115-111, to avoid a potential sweep. After the game, Knicks head coach Mike Brown took time to begin his press conference with a gripe he had with how the game was called by officials in the second half. "First of all, I want to make sure I get something clear," Brown began. "Coach Mitch Johnson and the Spurs. They won the game tonight. They came and took the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "But I will say this: I never thought I would be in the NBA Finals and see a team get 24 free throw attempts in the second half to another team’s eight. I don’t think I complain much about officials or the fairness when it comes to the free throw attempts." Brown continued to say how great the Spurs played, but he couldn’t get over the free throw discrepancy. SPURS SNAP KNICKS' 13-GAME PLAYOFF WIN STREAK WITH GAME 3 VICTORY BEHIND VICTOR WEMBANYAMA'S 32 POINTS "Maybe we were fouling," Brown said. "But they fouled, too." Brown brought up a specific play where Karl-Anthony Towns secured a loose ball rebound under the hoop, and as he shot it, he was hit in the arm while also having the ball hit out of his hands. No foul was called. There was another moment, not brought up by Brown, where Victor Wembanyama, who finished with a team-high 32 points, forcefully threw down Jalen Brunson’s head while they were battling for position in the Knicks’ offensive zone. Though this came in the first half, no foul was called. Brown wasn’t trying to make excuses, though. He thought his team played stagnant offensively, while "we allowed them to get to the paint, and we did not pay attention to detail to what we are supposed to do defensively." Brown knew where the storyline was going to go after his comments, but his players didn’t share the same sentiment. Whether it was to avoid fines from the league or not, players like Towns didn’t believe the 24-8 free throw attempts in the second half "cost us the game." "Turned the ball over. Didn’t execute. Didn’t do what got us 13 straight wins in a row," he said. "That’s how you lose a game. We didn’t do what we’ve been doing for 13 [games]. We decided to do something different, and it ain’t going to work. Throwing the ball away is a clear indication of how you’re going to lose the game, especially in the playoffs." Brunson even said during his postgame news conference that the Knicks ‘were fouling a lot and put them at the line about 30 times." The Knicks understand it was more than free throws that lost them the game. They came into the second half with a seven-point lead and quickly gave it back to the Spurs, something Brown pointed out as a difference maker. "I thought San Antonio, they hit first at the beginning of the game and they hit first at halftime," he said. The Knicks will have a chance at redemption on Wednesday night back in their building, where they will be looking to be the first home team in these Finals to win on their court. 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/6a27edb1ee6011c3f4ec2d90 Las Vegas father stunned after school compared son's pro-ICE stickers to burning cross te 2026-06-09T10:40:49.049Z Las Vegas father stunned after school compared son's pro-ICE stickers to burning cross A Las Vegas family is suing the Clark County School District for viewpoint discrimination after their teenage son was expelled for posting stickers in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), alleging students who walked out of class in protest of ICE faced no comparable punishment. "He was definitely treated unfairly," George Crossman, the student's father, told Fox News Digital. "We did address that with the assistant principal and principal. And they claimed that was just a truancy issue... because they walked off the campus." The federal lawsuit, filed May 14, alleges district officials violated the student's First Amendment rights and retaliated against him for engaging in protected political speech. The student, identified in court filings only as N.C., attended East Career and Technical Academy in Las Vegas. According to the lawsuit, students across the district participated in anti-ICE walkouts on Jan. 21, carrying signs and expressing opposition to federal immigration enforcement policies. LAS VEGAS SCHOOL DISTRICT SUED FOR ALLEGEDLY EXPELLING STUDENT FOR PRO-ICE SIGNS DEEMED RACIST N.C. told Fox News Digital that he and a friend decided to respond the following day by creating several small pro-ICE stickers featuring the school's Titans logo and slogans supporting immigration enforcement. "We decided that, hey, we should make something to show our view that we support ICE," N.C. said. According to the complaint, the stickers included phrases such as "ICE Immigration Enforcement," "Border Security Academy Deportation Force" and "Titans ICE." School administrators removed the stickers before classes began. N.C. said he was later pulled from class and questioned by Assistant Principal Thomas Smith, who allegedly told him some students could view the stickers as threatening. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OFFICIAL COMPARED 'SAVE GIRLS SPORTS' SHIRT TO SWASTIKA, REBUKED GIRLS WEARING IT: LAWSUIT The lawsuit claims Smith compared the stickers to a poster saying, "Let's go get whitey" and later compared them to a burning cross because the school's student population is majority Hispanic. Crossman said he was stunned by the comparison. "I was taken aback," he said. "I was like, what are you crazy?" WISCONSIN MOM URGES TRUMP ADMIN TO LAUNCH 'PIVOTAL' PROBE INTO ALLEGED RACE-BASED DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SON According to the complaint, administrators also searched N.C.'s school-issued Chromebook and reviewed searches that included "Dark Secrets of Martin Luther King," "The Martin Luther King Assassination," "James Earl Ray" and "Tough ICE pictures." The lawsuit alleges school officials concluded the searches constituted evidence of racism. The complaint states N.C. was suspended and later was recommended for a limited expulsion for what school officials classified as a "racially motivated incident." The decision was upheld through multiple levels of administrative review. Crossman said the family eventually withdrew N.C. from the district because they believed the appeals process was stacked against them. "We didn't feel that the accusations were correct and that they were one-sided. Every meeting was with school employees, school administration," Crossman said. "It was [him] against the school district." FIRST GRADE STUDENT DISCIPLINED OVER BLACK LIVES MATTER DRAWING DOES HAVE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS, COURT RULES Amanda Nalder, an attorney representing the family, argued the case centers on viewpoint discrimination. "Children and students do not lose their fundamental rights at the schoolhouse gates," Nalder told Fox News Digital, citing the Supreme Court's 1969 decision in Tinker v. Des Moines. "The Supreme Court has held that up for over 50 years, and unfortunately, CCSD has taken an opposing viewpoint to that law," she continued. "They believe that they can discriminate based on a viewpoint, and what they did here." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Nalder also pointed to photos included in the lawsuit showing anti-ICE protesters carrying signs, including one that appeared to display a swastika. "It's disgusting that the school district would allow students to carry a swastika," Nalder said. "But then you have a viewpoint on the opposing side... the child that was pro-law enforcement, pro-laws, is the one that is expelled and called a racist." The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $15,000, removal of the expulsion from N.C.'s record and reinstatement in good standing. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the Clark County School District said it does not comment on pending litigation but "recognizes and honors" students' First Amendment rights "to lawful advocacy and expression on causes important to them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27eb58ee6011c3f4ec2d3d Trump torches Stephen A Smith's presidential hopes after Knicks lose Game 3 with Trump at MSG te 2026-06-09T10:30:48.648Z Trump torches Stephen A Smith's presidential hopes after Knicks lose Game 3 with Trump at MSG President Donald Trump took a shot at Stephen A. Smith’s constant White House flirtations Monday night after the ESPN commentator said he’d blame Trump if the New York Knicks lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Well, the Knicks lost. And Trump had a response. After attending Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, Trump spoke with reporters before boarding Air Force One to head back to Washington, D.C. Fox News Digital/OutKick asked Trump about Smith, who has repeatedly floated the idea of running for president, saying Trump would be responsible if the Knicks lost. "I think he’s a nice guy, but you need a certain aptitude to run for president," Trump said. "You need a high IQ. I’m not sure that Stephen has that. I don’t think he does, actually." Alrighty, then. That was Trump, after watching the Knicks lose at Madison Square Garden, responding to one of ESPN’s biggest stars suggesting his presence could be responsible for the result. The Spurs beat the Knicks, 115-111, in Game 3 on Monday night, cutting New York’s series lead to 2-1. It put a damper on the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999, when the Tim Duncan-led Spurs beat the Knicks in Game 5 to win the series and the title. So, naturally, Stephen A. simply prepared an excuse for a potential loss ahead of time. Smith, a noted Knicks fan, had already made it clear he did not want Trump at Madison Square Garden for the game. Despite Trump's appearance making him the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, Smith had no interest in Trump setting historical precedent. The "First Take" host argued before the game that Trump had "no business" showing up in New York City for Game 3 and said the president attending would create unnecessary chaos around one of the biggest Knicks games in decades. ESPN PULLS USE OF AI IMAGES FROM NBA FINALS COVERAGE AFTER GETTING COOKED BY INTERNET He also said he’d blame Trump if the Knicks lost. He did not, however, assert that he would give Trump credit if the Knicks won. Funny how that works. Smith tried to argue that his position was not political. He said he would feel the same way if Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton or Ronald Reagan attended the game. Maybe. But there’s another important hypothetical scenario to consider. Smith has spent more than a year openly flirting with a potential 2028 presidential run. He has said he has "no choice" but to consider it. He has repeatedly commented that people connected in politics tell him he should run for president and that he could win. Is there anyone on planet Earth who believes President Stephen A. Smith would skip a Knicks NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden? Come on. Smith is more likely to demand that the Secret Service allow him to sit courtside than he is to sit in the White House and watch the game from afar. He probably wouldn't stop there, either. Fans would expect to see Smith at every NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. Possibly every game in the entire series. That’s what made Trump’s snarky response hit so hard. Smith wants to be taken seriously as a possible presidential candidate, but he also wanted to blame the actual president for going to one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Something Trump has done throughout both presidencies, by the way. Arguably no president in history has been as visible at major American sporting events as Trump. But Trump decided not to engage with Smith’s premise that the Knicks lost due to the president's appearance at the game. Instead he took a shot at Smith's presidential qualifications and his overall intellect. And, as is often the case, Trump didn't pull any punches. STEPHEN A. SMITH ARGUES HE CAN WIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AFTER DEMOCRATS' ‘PATHETIC’ 2024 RUN Smith has become one of ESPN’s most powerful personalities by knowing exactly how to get attention. He’s loud, dramatic, political when he wants to be and almost always aware of the moment. Trump is the same way. So when Stephen A. put himself into the story by saying he would blame Trump for a Knicks loss, Trump responded in the most Trump way possible. He questioned whether Stephen A. Smith is smart enough to be president. Fortunately, Smith is likely to let it go and not offer a response. Right, and if you believe that, we've got a bridge to sell you. Stay tuned. Because there is no chance this one ends quietly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27e900ee6011c3f4ec2cdd US Army helicopter goes down, but President Donald Trump says 'pilots are fine' te 2026-06-09T10:20:48.010Z US Army helicopter goes down, but President Donald Trump says 'pilots are fine' A U.S. Army Apache chopper went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and the to individuals crewing the craft were rescued, the New York Times reported, citing two individuals briefed on the episode. "The pilots are fine," President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, "nobody injured." "We are gonna issue a report tomorrow," he said, reiterating that "the pilots are fine." TRUMP VOWS 'TOTAL VICTORY' OVER IRAN WITHIN WEEKS AS NETANYAHU CONFIRMS CEASEFIRE Fox News Digital reached out to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday. The U.S. is continuing to conduct a blockade against the Islamic Republic of Iran. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP ARMY CUTS HELICOPTERS, PUSHES 'AMAZON FOR WAR' AS DRONE COMBAT RESHAPES MILITARY "U.S. forces disabled an unladen oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, June 8, after the vessel violated the ongoing blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port," the latest CENTCOM press release stated. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled Palau-flagged M/T Marivex as it transited international waters in the Gulf of Oman toward Iran. An F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fired a precision munition into the ship's engineering and steering spaces after the crew failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces. Marivex is no longer sailing to Iran," the release continued. VP JD VANCE ADDRESSES US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP, WHETHER IRAN IS TRYING TO 'PLAY' THE UNITED STATES "CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13," CENTCOM added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27e6d3ee6011c3f4ec2c73 Americans still crave protein despite record beef prices as expert reveals the 'healthiest burger' te 2026-06-09T10:11:31.929Z Americans still crave protein despite record beef prices as expert reveals the 'healthiest burger' Many Americans stocking up for summer cookouts are navigating three competing trends: a heightened demand for protein, an increased emphasis on health and historically high beef prices. Seventy percent of Americans report protein as the nutrient they most want to consume, a 2025 International Food Information Council survey found. That helps explain why burgers remain a summer staple despite rising beef prices and certain health concerns. Ground beef prices are up 14% from a year ago, according to NielsenIQ retail data. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data shows average fresh beef prices reached a record $9.64 per pound in April. OWNER OF VIRAL $1.34 BURGER STAND SHARES SECRET TO KEEPING PRICES UNCHANGED SINCE 2006 Despite the high price of beef, the American Farm Bureau Federation reported in May that "demand for meat continues to grow." More than half of Americans (52%) surveyed said "the healthiness of food is highly important when deciding what to eat," according to Pew Research from last year. The same Pew survey also found, however, that 69% of Americans said food price hikes make it more difficult for them to eat healthfully.  "The 'healthiest burger' isn't determined by a single ingredient. It will be relative to a person's health goals and nutrient needs," Caroline West Passerrello, Ed.D., RDN, LDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, told Fox News Digital. "Beef, poultry, seafood and even plant-based burgers can all have a place on the menu," she added. "Rather than looking for a perfect burger, consumers may benefit from considering protein quality, saturated fat, sodium, portion size and what they're pairing it with." Burgers shouldn't be labeled as inherently good or bad — and there are pros and cons of each type, Passerrello said. Plant-based options aren't automatically healthier, Passerrello said. High-quality animal protein sources are rich in iron, zinc and vitamin B12, she noted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Many chefs recommend choosing ground beef with an 80/20 or 85/15 meat-to-fat ratio for the juiciest, most flavorful burger. "Choosing 80% lean beef may improve flavor and satisfaction for some people, but that doesn't necessarily make it the healthiest option for everyone," Passerrello cautioned. "Individuals with elevated LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease or those working to reduce saturated fat intake may prefer leaner cuts." The best choice of beef depends on personal health goals, taste preferences and overall dietary pattern, she said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While some consumers are experimenting with more decadent burger toppings such as truffle aioli, foie gras, goat cheese or caviar, the classics — cheese, lettuce, tomato, ketchup and onion — are still the most popular, as of a 2021 YouGov survey. These basic toppings also typically make the best burger, Wahlburgers executive chef Paul Wahlberg told Fox News Digital. "Sometimes less is better," he said. "The simpler, the better is always good." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Consumers should consider the overall meal when evaluating the healthfulness and cost of a backyard burger, Passerrello said. "A burger doesn't exist in isolation," she said. "The bun, toppings, condiments, portion size, beverages and side dishes can have just as much influence on the nutritional quality of the meal as the patty itself. Adding vegetables, choosing whole grains when available and balancing the meal with fruits or vegetables can meaningfully improve overall nutrient intake." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27e6bfee6011c3f4ec2c6a From the Hunter Biden laptop to Kamala Harris edits: the long history of '60 Minutes' controversies te 2026-06-09T10:11:11.927Z From the Hunter Biden laptop to Kamala Harris edits: the long history of '60 Minutes' controversies Former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence on Sunday in his first sit-down interview since he was fired from the network last week after clashing with new management. Pelley, who spent 37 years at CBS News, said the turmoil began after CBS dismissed several senior "60 Minutes" staffers and installed journalist Nick Bilton as the program’s new executive producer under CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. During the emotional interview, Pelley not only insisted Weiss put her "thumb on the scale" for President Trump but also pushed back on the notion that "60 Minutes" is biased against conservatives.  Media Research Center President David Bozell was stunned to hear Pelley’s remarks.   "Scott Pelley is seriously still asking why Americans think ‘60 Minutes’ is biased? Maybe because Americans watched Lesley Stahl dismiss the Hunter Biden laptop story. Maybe because they watched ‘60 Minutes’ clean up Kamala Harris’s answers. Maybe because they’ve spent years watching one set of rules for Democrats and another for Republicans," Bozell told Fox News Digital. SCOTT PELLEY RIPPED FOR CLAIMING HE WAS 'IN COMBAT' IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ AFTER CBS NEWS FIRING "The amazing thing isn’t that trust in the media has collapsed," Bozell continued. "The amazing thing is that the people responsible for squandering that trust still can’t figure out why." Here are noteworthy "60 Minutes" scandals and controversies that occurred long before Weiss took over the network in 2025:  The 1995 "60 Minutes" segment about Big Tabacco whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand was so scandalous that it led to the 1999 film "The Insider" starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe. Wigand, a former executive of the Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, had an agreement not to disclose internal information about the cigarette juggernaut, but he told "60 Minutes" that the company knew its product was addictive despite what the chief executive had claimed during congressional testimony. This occurred as CBS awaited approval for a $5.4 billion merger deal with the Westinghouse Electric Corporation and the network famously delayed the story. Fearing a messy lawsuit that could interfere with the merger, CBS honchos initially spiked the story altogether, but the network eventually aired it the following year. The New York Times published a 1995 opinion piece that said the "act of self-censorship by the country's most powerful and aggressive television news program sends a chilling message to journalists investigating industry practices everywhere." The Times added, "The most troubling part of CBS's decision is that it was made not by news executives but by corporate officers who may have their minds on money rather than public service these days." SCOTT PELLEY SAYS CBS NEWS IS ‘ON FIRE’ AFTER BARI WEISS TAKEOVER AND ‘60 MINUTES’ BLOODBATH A widely disputed story over former President George W. Bush’s National Guard service that "disregard some fundamental journalistic principles" forever changed the legacy of CBS anchor Dan Rather.   Rather’s story, which aired during the presidential race between Bush and Democratic challenger Sen. John Kerry, relied on documents that could not be authenticated. The unverified memo disparaged Bush’s behavior while he served in the National Guard in the 1970s, allegedly written by his commanding officer at the time. Critics charged that these documents were forged as part of a naked attempt to make Bush look bad two months before the 2004 election. After initially defending the memos, Rather and CBS eventually acknowledged the authenticity of the documents was never verified and shouldn't have been used. CBS News fired four high-level employees in 2005 for their role in the segment. "We deeply regret the disservice this flawed 60 Minutes Wednesday report did to the American public, which has a right to count on CBS News for fairness and accuracy," then-CBS President Leslie Moonves said at the time. Rather apologized for the scandal ahead of a CBS investigation into the allegations of journalistic malpractice. He stepped down from his role as anchor of "CBS Evening News" months after the scandal. Rather eventually parted ways with CBS in 2006. "60 Minutes" was humiliated once again in 2013 when a segment focused on the claims of former security officer who claimed to have raced to the scene and engaged attackers during a deadly attack on a U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya. The security officer, Dylan Davies, provided a completely different version of the events to the FBI, forcing CBS to issue a retraction. "The fact that the FBI and the State Department had information that differed from the account Davies gave to 60 Minutes was knowable before the piece aired.  But the wider reporting resources of CBS News were not employed in an effort to confirm his account. It’s possible that reporters and producers with better access to inside FBI sources could have found out that Davies had given varying and conflicting accounts of his story," then-CBS standards and practices chief Al Ortiz said at the time. Critics were also irked when it was learned that Davies planned to write a book for Simon & Schuster, a subsidiary of CBS at the time. Former "60 Minutes" correspondent Lara Logan, who reported the story, and a producer were both forced to take leave of absence as a result. BARI WEISS ADDRESSES SCOTT PELLEY FIRING IN CBS NEWS STAFF CALL, SAYS ITS THE ‘PATH THAT HE CHOSE’ Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl completely dismissed the scandal surrounding Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop during her interview with President Trump shortly before the 2020 election. At the time, Trump insisted that then-candidate Joe Biden was "in the midst of a scandal," referring to reports about the email's contents showing his involvement in his son's overseas business dealings. He's not," Stahl replied.  "Of course he is, Lesley," Trump sternly doubled down.  "No, c'mon," Stahl continued. "This is '60 Minutes' and we can't put on things that we can't verify." CBS News eventually went on and verified the infamous laptop in 2022.  PARAMOUNT, CBS FORCED TO PAY EIGHT FIGURES, CHANGE EDITORIAL POLICY IN SETTLEMENT WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP CBS came under fire in 2021 for a "60 Minutes" segment where then-correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and painted a narrative that he had given supermarket chain Publix preferential treatment on distributing COVID vaccines because its PAC had donated $100,000 to his campaign. However, the story came under significant criticism, including from Democrats like Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz. Publix had more than 800 locations in the state, making it an ideal location for distributing the vaccines to a state with a high senior population. Also, Publix fired back against the notion that it essentially bribed DeSantis, calling the suggestion "false and offensive." CBS stood by the story at the time, even though the "pay-for-play" narrative was debunked. In addition, DeSantis accused CBS of cheaply editing a back-and-forth that aired between him and Alfonsi that omitted context about the story. CBS was forced to shell out cash after being accused of interfering with the 2020 presidential election by deceptively editing an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris. In the preview clip that aired on "Face the Nation," Bill Whitaker asked Harris about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not "listening" to the Biden administration.  "Well, Bill, the work that we have done has resulted in a number of movements in that region by Israel that were very much prompted by, or a result of, many things, including our advocacy for what needs to happen in the region," Harris responded in the "Face the Nation" clip.  Harris was mocked by conservatives for offering a lengthy "word salad" to Whitaker. But when that same question aired the following night in the primetime election special, a shorter, more focused answer from Harris followed. "We are not going to stop pursuing what is necessary for the United States to be clear about where we stand on the need for this war to end," Harris said. Critics accused CBS News of editing Harris' "word salad" answer to shield the vice president from further backlash. Trump filed a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS alleging election interference over its handling of the interview, accusing the network of aiding his Democratic rival through deceptive editing just days before the election.  In July 2025, Paramount Global and CBS agreed to settle by paying Trump a sum that could reach north of $30 million. Trump received $16 million upfront to cover legal fees, costs of the case, and contributions to his future presidential library or charitable causes, to be determined at Trump’s discretion.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE CBS News denied Pelley’s claim that the network favors Trump.  "There is no credible argument to suggest Ms. Weiss was ‘putting a thumb on the scale on behalf of the administration’ in any instance over the past seven months," a CBS News spokesperson said. Fox News Digital’s Hanna Panreck, David Rutz, CJ Womack and Joseph W. Wulfsohn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27e6abee6011c3f4ec2c61 GOP lawmaker warns voters that Platner's 'extreme' policies just as concerning as his baggage: 'Stay away' te 2026-06-09T10:10:51.936Z GOP lawmaker warns voters that Platner's 'extreme' policies just as concerning as his baggage: 'Stay away' LEWISTON, ME - As Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday to nominate a Democratic Senate candidate, a Republican lawmaker in the state says that Maine voters should be most concerned with the policies of Graham Platner, even though his political baggage has received most of the attention.  "His personal life is a mess, right?" Maine Republican State Representative Laurel Libby told Fox News Digital on Monday. "We understand that. We've seen scandal after scandal come out. But what I think is incredibly dangerous are the policies that he's looking to advance." Libby, who represents Maine House District 90, which encompasses Minot and part of Auburn, said one of the policies she is most concerned about is Platner’s support of the progressive "Green New Deal", sweeping legislation that would cost taxpayers tens of trillions of dollars and phase out fossil fuel production.  "Taking the extreme green agenda to DC that has already made our cost of electricity skyrocket in our state under Democrat leadership for the last eight years," Libby said. "If we see that implemented in DC and we see costs increase across the country, it won't just be crushing Mainers, it will be crushing American families and workers across the board." SEE IT: MAINE VOTERS SOUND OFF ON PLATNER'S DIVISIVE CAMPAIGN AS CRUCIAL PRIMARY NEARS: 'HE'S A DISGRACE' Libby told Fox News Digital that it "doesn’t surprise me" Democrats are poised to nominate Platner, despite his laundry list of controversies that critics have seized on, because Maine has been led by the "same kind of extremism" for 8 years as the party controls the governor’s mansion and legislature.  "We have seen 32 new or increased taxes, we’ve seen all of our overall cost of living increase and so Graham Platner has sprung out of that and is looking to take those same policies to DC, harming not just Mainers but folks across the country," Libby said. "I think he's tremendously dangerous and we can't have him in the Senate." As Platner continues to experience high poll numbers despite his controversial positions and statements, Libby explained that she believes most of the affordability issues that are concerning voters are because of policies at the state level, rather than federal. PLATNER-BACKER RO KHANNA INSISTS THERE'S 'NO EVIDENCE OF VIOLENCE' IN NEWEST ALLEGATIONS "I think the majority of Maine voters are in a place where they're going, oh my gosh, the cost of living is killing us, it's hard to do business in Maine. Our costs are going up and so we need something," Libby said. "Not understanding that it's state policies that are making life so hard for us. And so they look for a savior, and they think, you know, some of them think, some of the more extreme Mainers think that they've found that in Graham Platner. Couldn't be further from the truth." "All he's gonna do is take these extreme policies that have already harmed us so tremendously here in Maine, increase electricity costs, increase the cost of living, increase our taxes, and take that to DC, where then we're gonna continue to see a burden increase on Mainers. I think Mainers would be well advised to stay far away from Graham Platner and his extreme policies, or else we're going to see our costs continue to skyrocket here in Maine." Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment. Platner, widely believed to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate, heads into a Tuesday night primary election where Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and former senior government official David Costello are on the ballot. If victorious, Platner will square off against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Libby, who is not seeking re-election in 2026, recently launched Lead Maine, a group she hopes will empower more Maine voters with the tools to vote for strong conservative leaders in the state. "We're looking to educate, engage, and empower Mainers to make the change that we want to see in our state," Libby said. "That does not include electing extremists like Graham Platner to the Senate, but making sure that Mainers understand that it's the government that's closest to us that affects us the most." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d964ee6011c3f4ec2a0e JONATHAN TURLEY: California proves voters get the government they tolerate te 2026-06-09T09:14:12.167Z JONATHAN TURLEY: California proves voters get the government they tolerate This week, the nation watched as California grappled again with the ordinarily straightforward task of counting votes in an election. While large states such as Florida declare election winners within 24 hours, California may take up to two weeks to count all the votes. Even Los Angeles cannot count its votes in the time of large states despite giving the Clerk an annual budget of $336 million and a $448,179 a year salary with the help of 1,100 budgeted positions. In most states, voters would be outraged by the incompetence, waste, and inefficiency. However, in the Golden State, voters shrug, as if they can demand no more from their elected officials than subpar performance. Call it the Politics of Low Expectations and California is the model for the nation. CALIFORNIA’S SLUGGISH VOTE COUNTING RIPPED ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM: 'EXTREMELY EMBARRASSING' For years, my students have asked me what the secret is to a successful marriage approaching four decades (For full disclosure, there is an ongoing contractual dispute over my counting eight years of monogamous dating — leading to two dates on our anniversary cakes). The answer is simple. I reduced her expectations so low that I have exceeded them on a daily basis. That began with our eloping on New Year’s Eve. We were married after an actual shotgun wedding where the clearly expectant teenage bride’s family was screaming profanities at the teenage groom. After paying $50 and using my high school ring for a wedding ring, we stepped out on the street of Old Town Alexandria as a drunk was retching in the gutter. That left only room for improvement. On any given day, my wife is simply grateful that I have not traded the house and car for a handful of magic beans. California Democrats seem to have applied my approach to matrimony to politics, creating a politician’s dream voter with few expectations. That is most evident with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s infamous high-speed train to nowhere. In 2008, voters were promised a 500-mile High-Speed train running from San Francisco to Los Angeles for $33 billion. It is now projected to cost somewhere between $126 billion and $231 billion. After roughly two decades, no track has been laid, and the current plan is to focus on building a track between Bakersfield and Merced. Without any track to display, Newsom recently stood before a freight train on an existing track to insist that his train is moving speedily along. One would think that citizens would be coming for their leaders with torches and pitchforks. Instead, there is a collective shrug as if it is perfectly normal to spend more than the entire budget of Amtrak on a non-existent train. The same leaders have burned billions in other boondoggles, including a massive solar power farm that produced energy at a higher cost and incinerated thousands of birds a year. HOUSING FIRST IS A DISASTER. I SAW SACRAMENTO'S HOMELESS CHAOS FIRSTHAND California is facing a growing crisis of rising homelessness, dismal education scores, and an exodus of business and wealthy taxpayers. It has also imposed taxes that make gas the most expensive in the nation while suppressing its own energy industry. Now, after many voters took the unprecedented step of voting for Republican candidates for governor and L.A. mayor, citizens will wait for weeks to learn the results of an election that would have been called days ago by third-world countries. The same politics of low expectations are evident in other states. In New York City, voters just shrug when told that they have a budget rivaling that of the entire state of Florida, resulting in awful educational, infrastructure, and other conditions.  Voters have watched as wealthy taxpayers have taken their money and jobs to other states. In return, figures like Mayor Zohran Mamdani promise state-run grocery stores, which will cost tens of millions of dollars to build and operate at a loss. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION In Minnesota, elected officials allowed billions to be stolen in fraud while businesses fled a state rife with rioting and homelessness. In virtually every major city from Los Angeles to Chicago to New York, public schools are spending massive amounts on education to graduate many students who lack basic proficiency in English and Math. In Baltimore, a student failed all but three of his classes and was ranked in the top half of his graduating class. Yet, voters reelected the same leaders who have denied generations any real opportunity for advancement. While other countries maintain superior school systems at a fraction of the cost, urban voters cast their ballots like lemmings for the same party and politicians. In states like California, politics has long been run on Henry Ford’s pitch that you can have any color Model T so long as it is black. This election seemed to offer voters something they had not seen in many years: a real choice between a Republican governor and an L.A. mayor. As California slowly counts its votes, the odds still heavily favor the continuation of California as a one-party state. Poor services, rising crime, rampant homelessness, hundreds of billions in waste and other failures are treated as virtually inevitable. The result is an electorate that only a politician would love: passive voters who expect little from their government and receive even less. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d950ee6011c3f4ec2a05 Susan Collins refuses to weigh in on Platner's sexting scandal as Maine voters head to polls te 2026-06-09T09:13:52.243Z Susan Collins refuses to weigh in on Platner's sexting scandal as Maine voters head to polls Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, repeatedly declined to weigh in on Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's sexting controversy last week, opting to keep her distance from the escalating scandal as Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday. "I really have nothing to add to it," Collins told Fox News Digital when asked about the allegations surrounding Platner, the Democratic frontrunner and her presumed opponent. Collins reiterated that position when pressed further, declining multiple opportunities to comment as scrutiny surrounding Platner intensified ahead of the Democratic primary. WATCH: DEM SENATORS EXCUSE PLATNER'S CONDUCT AT CRISIS HUDDLE WITH EMBATTLED MAINE CANDIDATE "As I said to you earlier, I do not have anything to add to this," Collins said. Collins' refusal to engage comes as Republicans have increasingly made Platner's controversies a central line of attack ahead of the primary. Outside organizations backing Collins have aired ads and amplified criticism of the Maine Democrat, while the senator herself has largely avoided publicly weighing in despite being expected to face him in November’s midterms. Collins' recent reluctance to comment differs from her earlier remarks about Platner. Last month, she criticized the Democratic candidate when speaking to Fox News Digital after he mocked a wounded U.S. soldier. "It’s never appropriate to mock a downed American soldier," Collins said to Fox News Digital last month. "It’s just appalling." PLATNER SUPPORTER KHANNA CALLS SENATE HOPEFUL'S PAST RELATIONSHIPS 'TOXIC,' BUT SAYS HE DESERVES 'REDEMPTION' But she has repeatedly declined to address the more recent sexting scandal allegations that occurred while Platner was married, which have dominated discussion of the race in the final days before the primary. The silence also shows the difference in how Democrats have responded to the controversy. Party leaders and allies have increasingly backed, and even formally endorsed, Platner as more controversies continue to surface in his campaign. Democrats have directly targeted Collins over her voting record and argue that flipping the seat remains a top priority despite all the allegations surrounding Platner. WATCH: MAINE VOTERS DIVIDED ON PLATNER AS SCANDALS SHADOW DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Platner has continued campaigning, with top lawmakers such as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., who reiterated his support for the Maine Democrat to Fox News Digital in an interview Friday night, arguing that Platner is "taking accountability" for his past and that "we need that redemption in this country." With polls open Tuesday, Maine voters face a choice that could shape one of the country's most-watched Senate races, as Platner seeks to move past the controversy and secure a matchup against Collins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d93cee6011c3f4ec29fc Top Republican pushes for reconciliation 3.0 to address affordability te 2026-06-09T09:13:32.246Z Top Republican pushes for reconciliation 3.0 to address affordability As Congress scrambles to assemble a third reconciliation package, the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) struck an optimistic tone in an interview on the Ruthless Podcast. "On affordability, on fraud, and on defense, I think that we're going to run a two-minute drill," Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, said in an exclusive interview released Tuesday morning. "In fact, we’re in the middle of planning for it right now." Reconciliation is a budget-related measure that can pass the Senate on a simple majority vote. Most other forms of legislation require 60 votes to bypass the filibuster in the upper chamber. SEN RAND PAUL: MY PLAN WOULD FORCE CONGRESS TO STOP OVERSPENDING YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY The House is expected to vote on the second, immigration-focused, reconciliation bill later this week. The Senate approved the measure last week. Pfluger lamented that Republicans needed to use reconciliation to pass reconciliation 2.0 and fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). "I’m hopeful about this country," Pfluger said. "But it is a sad state of affairs when you have to do partisan-only bills like reconciliation, especially for defense-related things." TRUMP CALLS FOR SECOND 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' TO FUND ICE ON HIS DESK BY JUNE 1 Podcast co-host Josh Holmes struck a similar tone. "[The Democrats] forced it on a partisan basis on something that should be a consensus," Holmes said. "Particularly at a time of war used to be an afterthought." Pfluger outlined his vision for this third bill. He emphasized tackling affordability, fraud, and defense along with housing, energy, and healthcare as central components of the next legislative package. "3.0 is different," Pfluger said. "3.0 is us going into our districts, listening to our constituents who are saying, ‘Hey, things are pretty expensive.’ ‘We know it's not your fault.’ ‘We know, it's [President Joe] Biden and the inflation that he created, but what can we do for housing, energy, and healthcare?’" Pfluger believes that congressional action will give Republicans substance to run on in the upcoming midterm elections. "Our constituents, we have a group of 75 to 80 million people that came out in support of Donald Trump, and we’ve got to get those people back out," Pfluger said. "We gotta give them something to be excited about. We have to tell them, we heard you in Minnesota, we hear you in California, we know there's fraud in many states, and we're going after it." GOP MUST RACE FOR NEW 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' TO SLASH COSTS BEFORE MIDTERMS, TOP HOUSE REPUBLICANS WARN Fraud has emerged as a core theme in the Republicans’ message for November. Vice President JD Vance’s Fraud Task Force has uncovered billions in government waste. Pfluger’s fellow Texan, Rep. Brandon Gill, highlighted fraud in a viral hearing last week. In an interview with Ruthless, the Republican nominee for Governor in Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy, said that the state and federal governments have approximately $1.1 trillion in improper Medicaid payments. Pfluger’s interview took place as part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series, an ongoing initiative to interview major candidates across the country. The hosts have already interviewed candidates in 15 states, with more scheduled ahead of the November midterms. Voters in the Lone Star State and across the country will head to the polls for the general election on November 3rd. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d928ee6011c3f4ec29f3 GOP senators rally around new DHS proposal targeting sanctuary cities: 'Should pay a price' te 2026-06-09T09:13:12.251Z GOP senators rally around new DHS proposal targeting sanctuary cities: 'Should pay a price' Republican senators signaled support for imposing consequences on sanctuary cities after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin floated a proposal to pull Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports in jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. "I think there should be consequences to cities and states that undercut federal law," Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told Fox News Digital. "I think they should pay a price for what they do. I agree with what he’s doing." Mullin has framed the proposal as a response to sanctuary cities that are limiting or refusing cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and disputes over immigration enforcement funding. MULLIN WEIGHS USING AIRPORT CUSTOMS AS LEVERAGE AGAINST SANCTUARY CITIES The plan has received mounting backlash from Democrats as pulling these agents from blue city airports would halt all international travel into major airports. Without customs agents, passengers and cargo are unable to travel internationally, and would also impact Americans coming back to the United States after travelling overseas. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also expressed opposition to the idea, emphasizing the need for open travel. But, Mullin still says the idea is on the table and actively being considered. "I think it’s a choice that those cities make and they’d have to weigh the consequences of it," Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., said. "If they want to be a sanctuary city, they’ve made that choice and they’re getting a response now from Homeland Security." Other GOP senators said they had not yet reviewed the proposal and wanted additional details before weighing in. "I don't know about this," Sen. Josh Hawley, R-MO., said. "Somebody else asked me about that, and I hadn’t seen that from him yet. So I don't know. I don’t know what to make of that." DHS SECRETARY MARKWAYNE MULLIN SIGNALS CLOSER SCRUTINY OF CUSTOMS AT MAJOR SANCTUARY CITY AIRPORTS "I need to learn more about it," Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., said. "I’m gonna find out what’s going on," Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said. Mullin was grilled last week during a Senate hearing about these threats to pull officers from major city airports, where Democrats referred to the idea as "outrageous" and "insane," citing the likelihood of chaos and devastating impacts to the economy as a result of the projected high travel rates that would be effectively killed throughout the upcoming summer months. REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS SEEK TO STRIP DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OF ITS SANCTUARY CITY POLICIES Fischer was also questioned on if this proposal were put into action, if she believes it would change how sanctuary cities are cooperating and communicating with ICE.  "I have no idea what the cities would do," Fischer replied. "I would hope that their law enforcement would cooperate with ICE. ICE is federal law enforcement. They're doing their job. They’re following the law." The proposal comes as the U.S. prepares to host millions of international visitors for the World Cup, which is expected to generate some of the highest inbound travel volumes in years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d914ee6011c3f4ec29ea LIZ PEEK: Democrats must answer who they support if they abandon Israel te 2026-06-09T09:12:52.320Z LIZ PEEK: Democrats must answer who they support if they abandon Israel The Democratic Party is turning against Israel. Increasingly, Democrats running for office, kowtowing to their base, disavow any allegiance to our long-time ally in the Middle East. A recent New York Times survey found 74% of Democratic voters opposed "providing additional economic and military support to Israel", with the number even higher among young people. Someone needs to ask the anti-Israel crowd: who are you for? Are they for Hamas, the terror group in Gaza that outlaws homosexuality, steals aid meant for their countrymen and provoked the current war with the Jewish state by slaughtering 1,200 innocents on October 7, 2023? FOX NEWS ‘ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED’ NEWSLETTER: DEMOCRATS, INDEPENDENTS TURN ON ISRAEL Or are anti-Israel Democrats aligning with Iran, which is guilty of mowing down tens of thousands of peaceful protesters in cold blood? A repressive regime that routinely calls for "Death to America" — Israel is at war with Iran, because Iran’s proxies in Lebanon, Gaza and Yemen wage constant attacks on their men, women and children. Democrats are, in effect, supporting terrorists. It is a binary choice. You are either backing Israel or you are backing those organizations fighting on behalf of Iran. It is time to make Democrats openly avow that alliance. DOUG SCHOEN: AS A DEMOCRAT, I BACK TRUMP'S IRAN STRIKE — MY PARTY IS WRONG They will argue that their opposition to Israel stems from sympathy for the Palestinian people, or dislike of Bibi Netanyahu, Israel’s long-time leader. But Palestine is governed by Hamas; polling in the region shows a solid majority of the people of the West Bank and Gaza supported Hamas’ reign of terror and attack on Israel. If you denounce the state of Israel because you deplore the military aggressiveness of Netanyahu, shouldn’t you also denounce Palestinians for backing the thugs that burned babies alive on October 7? The anti-Israel crowd will also regurgitate vague charges of "colonialism" or what the liberal Economist magazine calls "spurious genocide allegations." Many young Americans don’t know that Israel goes to great lengths to protect civilians as it hunts down Hamas terrorists. They alert the population to upcoming military engagements and avoid schools and hospitals; Hamas takes advantage of that caution by storing weapons next to children and secreting its agents among doctors. While the American Left berates Israel for its harsh treatment of Palestinians, some on the American Right accuse President Trump of ignoring his America First platform and claim we derive no benefit from our support of Israel. That is not true. There is no other nation in the volatile Middle East, and indeed few in the world, who offer as productive a partnership as does Israel. MORNING GLORY: ISRAEL IS AMERICA’S MOST IMPORTANT ALLY Israel’s military, the IDF, is one of the most capable in the world. It benefits from a strong military-industrial and technological base, and is, along with its 170,000 active personnel, battle-tested. In addition, its Mossad-led intelligence capabilities are considered among the best in the world. The extraordinary targeting and assassination of dozens of senior Iranian officials, coordinated with the United States, reflects Mossad’s expertise. Mossad is only getting stronger thanks to Israel’s powerful tech sector, which is powering an AI revolution similar to that taking place in the U.S. Israel’s tech industry, home to thousands of start-ups, is renowned for its innovation and venture capital success, and no wonder. Israel has one of the highest ratios of research spending relative to GDP on the globe. In short, unlike most European countries, Israel consistently provides the U.S. with vital military, intelligence and technological collaboration. It is not solely because the U.S. hosts a large Jewish population that we have partnered with the Middle East’s sole democracy over the years. It is also because the alliance benefits our country. That is not what Democrats will tell you. They insinuate that our alliance with Israel is somehow shameful and are weaponizing support for the Jewish state against Republicans. Democrat Graham Platner (he of the Nazi-themed tattoo and infamous Kik account), who is running to replace Senator Susan Collins in Maine, derides his opponent for accepting campaign donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group. Last week, Platner posted on X: "Senator Collins is bought and paid for by Benjamin Netanyahu, and she votes accordingly." Collins should demand to know who is funding Platner. Is Platner, who has outraised the incumbent, getting funding from American Priorities PAC, a pro-Palestinian super pac backing progressive candidates, that is funded largely by Muslims? American Priorities was set up to counteract AIPAC; why isn’t it getting the same level of scrutiny as the pro-Israel group? Who is behind that organization and where else does their money go? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The charge that Israel is commanding American politicians is hardly limited to Platner; it is often directed at President Trump. Earlier this year Ruben Gallego, Democrat senator from Arizona, accused Trump of waging war against Iran out of deference to Israeli leader Netanyahu. Pro-Israel Democrats are also under fire. Politico reports that Democrats competing in numerous primaries this year are routinely condemning their rivals’ ties to Israel, writing "Even tangential ties to the longtime U.S. ally are likely to become campaign issues across the country." Some of this anti-Israel sentiment stems from good old-fashioned antisemitism; some reflects criticism of Israel’s military response in Gaza after the Hamas attack of October 7. All of it undermines U.S. self-interest. Just 25 years ago, on September 11, 2001, Muslim extremists killed nearly 3,000 Americans by flying planes into the Twin Towers in Manhattan. Since 1994, Muslim jihadists have plotted out 140 attacks on U.S. soil against Americans, including driving trucks into crowded streets in New Orleans or shooting up the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. President Obama warned against Islamophobia, and rightly so. But it isn’t Islamophobia to acknowledge that our country’s alliance with Israel is centered in self-interest, and that Muslim terrorists, such as those enabled by Iran, have been our enemy. Ask yourself: when was the last time a Jewish terror group attacked Americans? CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d900ee6011c3f4ec29e1 MORNING GLORY: The countryside versus the capitol part I te 2026-06-09T09:12:32.328Z MORNING GLORY: The countryside versus the capitol part I Who can handle "the pressure?" The new film "Pressure" is an accurate retelling of the fateful days leading up to the Allies’ invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The success of the D-Day landings were far from a forgone conclusion either as to the date of their launch or its chances of success.  Then General Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower had to make the decision to "go-no go" in the early days of June 82 years ago, and the pressure on "Ike" was enormous and unrelenting. Tens of thousands of soldiers’ lives hung in the balance, as did the fate of millions under Hitler’s evil rule. The film provides a superb lesson on such moments and Ike’s (played by Brendan Fraser) willingness to make the final decision amidst the uncertainties of weather and Wermacht deployments is a testament to the granite from which he was made.  DOUG SCHOEN: DEMOCRATIC BATTLE PITS MODERATES VS. PROGRESSIVES FOR SOUL OF THE PARTY Ideally, American voters would look for Ike’s qualities in every presidential election — for the ability to make the best decisions on the most important choices — but that’s not how it turns out. Rarely do voters think about the biggest decisions and who ought to make them. Usually, voters are carried along by their own sense of their own well-being as well as cross-currents in the culture that are driving deep divides across the country’s vast electorate. If there is an incumbent in the Oval Office seeking re-election, it is almost always a "referendum election" on how he has done in the job.  But when there is no incumbent, American voters use entirely different calculations.  One theory of how Americans actually pick presidents when "change" dominates the country’s political atmosphere and there is no incumbent: Voters choose the candidate with the personality type most different from the incumbent when the incumbent isn’t running. This grand theory of presidential politics is often associated with David Axelrod, longtime advisor to former President Barack Obama and the Democrat’s answer to Karl Rove when it comes to a grasp of the big and the small details of American politics. A second "grand theory" is the "capital versus the countryside." One of America’s sharpest analysts of politics over the past half century is Michael Barone. A decade ago, the American Enterprise Institute scholar observed "The capital versus the countryside: that’s the new political divide, visible in multiple surprise election results over the past eleven months. It cuts across old partisan lines and replaces old divisions — labor versus management, North versus South, Catholic versus Protestant — that traditionally divided voters." Another way of putting this divide is coastal elites v. "fly-over" country.  Combine both approaches and you get the classic four square box. A candidate of either party has a general personality either like or not like the incumbent, and a candidate represents the Beltway or the anti-Beltway sentiments.  Two candidates who embodied change from the termed-out incumbent as well as being anti-Beltway were Presidents Obama and Trump. Joe Biden was very much a creature of the Beltway and the elites who despised Trump, and when Trump roared back with the greatest political comeback in American history it was very much countryside v. capital at work. The 2028 cycle unofficially kicked off with first big, splashy profile of an almost-certain candidate in the form of a lengthy Wall Street Journal profile of former Ambassador to Japan, Mayor of Chicago, Chief of Staff to Obama and Deputy Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton as well as former Congressman and investment banker Rahm Emanuel.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Emanuel is as close to the complete Beltway insider as Democrats will come in the 2028 cycle. He’s also very smart, exceptionally skilled in the dark arts of politics, and a traditional center-left Democrat. While as combative as Trump, Emanuel is sheep-dipped in the language of legacy media and very much an intellectual and master of the details.  He is also Jewish and his middle name is Israel. Can such former qualifications among Democrats be turned again from the disabilities they now represent in a party deeply infected with antisemitism.  "Outsiders" likely to be opposite Emanuel on debate stages in early 2027 — let the games begin! — are California Governor Gavin Newsom, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Members of Congress Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna. All four and probably more will want to run against both Trump and the Beltway. Expect from Emanuel some obligatory critiques of Trump — "the most corrupt White House in history, one run like EBay" has been penciled in on Democratic talking points — but mostly a focus on education and the reality of an eroding middle class. Emanuel will have to find his way through a Democratic Party poisoned with anti-Israel and indeed antisemitic tropes, but his is the candidacy most likely to keep Republicans awake at night. Emanuel could awaken the long dormant Henry "Scoop" Jackson/Sam Nunn pulse in the Democratic Party.  His four years as Biden’s Ambassador to China polished his foreign policy credentials and gave him an appreciation for the menace of Xi Jinping.  The GOP field is also beginning to emerge. As with the Democrats, there’s a divide within it, one certain to appear in the debates of 2027 and the primaries of 2028.  Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d8ecee6011c3f4ec29d8 Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations te 2026-06-09T09:12:12.492Z Maine Democrats decide fate of Senate candidate dogged by explosive allegations BANGOR, Maine — It's judgment day for Graham Platner, the embattled Democratic Senate candidate in left-leaning Maine who is aiming to oust longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a crucial race that's among a handful that will determine if the GOP holds its slim Senate majority in the midterm elections. Platner, an oyster farmer and military combat veteran who is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and other top progressive champions, is facing a slew of controversies, which could make his expected Democratic primary victory in Maine much more interesting than originally expected. Meanwhile, one week after President Donald Trump's endorsement-winning streak in high-profile Republican primaries was snapped, the president's immense clout over his party is facing another key test in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial nomination face-off. Those two ballot box showdowns will take top billing and grab plenty of national headlines as Maine and South Carolina, along with Nevada and North Dakota, hold primary elections on Tuesday. PLATNER TO SUPPORTERS: 'MAINE, YOU HAVE MY BACK' Platner has been playing defense the past month, amid mounting controversy. It includes inflammatory online comments made on Reddit, a well-publicized and now covered-up tattoo on his chest that resembled a Nazi symbol, recent reports that he exchanged sexually explicit messages with several women while married, and new allegations last week from ex-girlfriends of a history of rape fantasies, heavy drinking and violent episodes. Platner has called the latest allegations of violence untrue. The negative headlines have triggered some Democrats in the nation's capital to question whether Platner was damaged goods. The candidate this past weekend thanked Maine voters for continuing to support him. "When hurtful things I said on the internet a decade ago came out into the public, as I shared my personal journey through PTSD and darkness of recovery and accountability and growth, Maine had my back," Platner said at a rally Friday not far from his hometown in Down East, Maine. "Now, as every single piece of that past and journey gets dug up, litigated, and weaponized, you have my back. And when politically motivated, serious and false accusations are made against me. Maine, you have my back." SEE IT: MAINE VOTERS SOUND OFF ON PLATNER CONTROVERSIES Platner, who has acknowledged his battle with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) from his three tours of duty in the war in Iraq with the Marines and one tour with the Army National Guard in Afghanistan, apologized for his controversial Reddit posts after they made headlines last fall soon after he launched his Senate campaign. And Platner has said he got the skull and crossbones tattoo in 2007 while drinking with fellow Marines stationed in Croatia. He added that he covered up the tattoo with a new design after learning last year that it resembled a Nazi symbol. But new allegations from an ex-girlfriend raise questions about Platner's timeline regarding knowledge of the tattoo. Rep. Ro Khanna, the progressive leader from California who organized Friday's rally with Platner, was asked by Fox News Digital whether he's concerned if the current allegations, and any potential future ones, could sink Platner's campaign and hurt Democrats' hopes of winning back the Senate. "I’m more concerned about making it clear that we’re opposed to misogyny, those relationships were toxic and volatile, there’s no excuse for that," Khanna said. "I talked to Graham and he says he was at a very dark period, he had come back from two tours of duty in Iraq as an infantry man seeing violence and death. That doesn’t excuse it." SEE IT: DEM SENATORS DODGE ON BACKING PLATNER AS MAINE CANDIDATE’S SCANDAL CLOUDS FINAL DAYS BEFORE PRIMARY But Khanna noted that Platner said "he really grew as a person when he came back to Maine and he was an oyster farmer and he found peace and he is ashamed of that period. To me, that suggests someone taking accountability and improving their lives, and we need that redemption in this country. And I agree with a lot of his economic policies, that we should be taxing the billionaires, we should be focusing on the working class." Platner has been considered the all-but-certain Democratic nominee after two-term Gov. Janet Mills, who was backed by longtime Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party establishment, dropped out of the race earlier this spring after significantly trailing Platner in fundraising and polling. He's facing two long-shot rivals for the nomination in Tuesday's primary, but Mills' name remains on the ballot, which she highlighted in a recent interview. A source in Mills' wider political orbit confirmed to Fox News last week that the governor was receiving calls urging her to get back in the race amid Platner's controversies. But there's no active campaign effort on behalf of Mills. Maine voters Fox News reporters spoke with ahead of the rally were divided on whether Platner's controversies would impact their opinions of the candidate and whether the allegations would weaken his ability to defeat Collins. Collins, returning to Maine on Friday after a busy week on Capitol Hill where she reached a milestone by casting her 10,000th consecutive vote in the Senate, was asked by reporters about the latest allegations facing Platner. "The allegations in the latest story are troubling," Collins responded. "And I believe that Graham Platner has a lot of questions to answer." THE TEN RACES THAT WILL DETERMINE THE SENATE'S MAJORITY Platner is facing plenty of incoming political fire from Republican groups. A super PAC aligned with Collins has been blasting Platner, running ads spotlighting his multiple controversies. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) charged that Platner is a "fraud." "He's preaching about living a small but decent life growing up in Maine. The truth? Graham Platner is an elitist whose parents sent him to boarding school in Connecticut and bought him a house," the NRSC wrote. And the Republican National Committee (RNC) also targeted Platner. "Graham Platner says his violent and erratic past is being "weaponized" against him. Platner said he would rape someone to show his dominance and "rape was about power," the RNC research team wrote on X, pointing to the latest allegations against the candidate. Despite the allegations and the incoming fire from the GOP, no Democratic politicians who have backed Platner have rescinded their endorsements. "We need to unite and realize that the goal is defeating Susan Collins. And everyone from Schumer to Sanders is unified around that goal," Khanna told Fox News Digital. Platner has drawn large crowds and built a healthy fundraising war chest, and Democrats see Maine as a crucial pickup opportunity as they aim to win back the Senate majority. But beating Collins, a moderate who is running for a sixth six-year term in the Senate and has a history of voting against President Donald Trump's agenda, won't be easy. Six years ago public opinion polls indicated the senator was headed to defeat, but Collins defied expectations and won re-election by topping then-Democratic state House Speaker Sara Gideon by nine points. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB There's a crowded and competitive field of Democrats running for their party's gubernatorial nomination in the race to succeed the term-limited Mills. On the Republican side, Bobby Charles — former federal investigator — leads eight other candidates, including Jonathan Bush, nephew of the late President George H.W. Bush. Also in the spotlight, the Democratic primary in the state's 2nd Congressional District, in the race to replace moderate Democratic Rep. Jared Golden, who announced last year that he would not seek re-election due to political polarization. Republicans, who are aiming to hold their razor-thin majority in the House, view the mostly rural district which Trump carried in the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections, as a top pickup opportunity. Former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage is uncontested for the GOP nomination. In South Carolina, Trump's endorsement is in the spotlight. The president, a week and a half ago, handed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette 11th-hour support as she seeks to succeed a top Trump ally, term-limited Republican Gov. Henry McMaster. Evette is facing off in the GOP primary against a handful of top rivals. They are longtime South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, nationally known Rep. Nancy Mace, Rep. Ralph Norman and multimillionaire businessman Rom Reddy. Since no candidate was expected to top 50% of the primary vote and land a majority, the top two finishers will advance to the June 23 Republican runoff. The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past month, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention. But his last minute endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa — which came on the same day he also backed Evette — in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to muscle the three-term congressman to victory. Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA — the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk. In the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, the major contenders had long been highlighting their support for Trump and his agenda, in hopes of landing his support. Trump, after staying neutral for months, endorsed Evette, praising her as an "America First Patriot" and a "WINNER" in his announcement. After Trump backed Evette, Mace said that her very vocal push last year for the Justice Department to release the files related to its probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein contributed to the president's backing of her rival. "I know I put the likelihood of an endorsement on the line when I demanded transparency on the Epstein files," the lawmaker wrote. "I demanded it because you deserved the truth — ALL OF IT," Mace emphasized in a post on X. Trump, in a social media post endorsing Evette, also said he expected Evette to choose Henry McMaster Jr., the governor's son, as her running mate for lieutenant governor. The comment by the president led to blowback in South Carolina political circles and speculation that McMaster, who succeeded then-Gov. Nikki Haley when she stepped down to serve as U.N. ambassador during Trump's first term and who is in his 10th year as governor, was trying to give his son a political boost. But McMaster denied any deal or pressure, and Evette has said she wouldn't name any running mate until after the primary is over. And on Friday, the younger McMaster took his name out of contention, saying it was "incredibly humbling" to be mentioned as a possible lieutenant governor candidate, but that "now is simply not the right time." The winner of the Republican gubernatorial nomination will be considered the clear favorite in November's general election in South Carolina. State Rep. Jermaine Johnson, trial attorney and 2010 gubernatorial candidate William Mullins McLeod Jr., and businessman Billy Webster, who served as chief of staff to then-Democratic Gov. Richard Riley, are running for their party's nomination. Longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is the clear favorite in the Republican Senate primary, but is facing a tougher than expected challenge from South Carolina businessman Mark Lynch in a race that has devolved into mudslinging. In Nevada, incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is expected to fend off a handful of primary challengers as he seeks re-election. On the Democratic side, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is the clear favorite over Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill. And in solidly red North Dakota, there is a competitive GOP house primary for the state's at-large district. Fox News Digital's Alexis McAdams, Sally Persons, Jessica Sonkin and Luke Trevisan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d8c2ee6011c3f4ec29cd Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries. te 2026-06-09T09:11:30.812Z Will Platner Scandals Dampen Democratic Vote? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries. Any indication of tepid support for Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, will be seen as a warning sign about his chances against Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d8aeee6011c3f4ec29c4 She’s Set to Swim the Entire 900-Mile California Coast — Sharks Permitting te 2026-06-09T09:11:10.808Z She’s Set to Swim the Entire 900-Mile California Coast — Sharks Permitting Swimming 900 miles won’t be “the worst way to spend four months,” Catherine Breed says — as long as the great whites, jellyfish and elephant seals leave her alone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d89aee6011c3f4ec29bb Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds te 2026-06-09T09:10:50.886Z Democratic Group Kicks Off $50 Million Midterm Blitz in Conservative Strongholds American Bridge is hoping that Republicans are vulnerable in parts of the country that had been exceedingly tough terrain for Democrats in recent elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27d884ee6011c3f4ec299f Evotrex raises $30M to build the RV that doesn’t need a charging station te 2026-06-09T09:10:28.887Z Evotrex raises $30M to build the RV that doesn’t need a charging station The startup is one of many entering the RV space, but it's banking on a hybrid power system that can go far beyond campsites. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27cf5fee6011c3f4ec280e Treasury: $82 Billion In Tax Relief Delivered Under Trump Tax Package te 2026-06-09T08:31:27.521Z Treasury: $82 Billion In Tax Relief Delivered Under Trump Tax Package By Matthew Holloway | The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported Tuesday that millions of Americans claimed tax relief under President Donald Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts during the most recent filing season. According to the analysis, low- and middle-income households received the largest share of the benefits. According to a June 2 press release from the Treasury Department, taxpayers claimed approximately $82 billion in individual tax relief through the April filing deadline under provisions included in the Working Families Tax Cuts. Treasury officials said the total is expected to increase as taxpayers who requested filing extensions continue submitting returns. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the data demonstrates that the tax package delivered significant relief to working Americans and families. “American families and workers overwhelmingly benefited from the Working Families Tax Cuts, receiving the largest share of the historic tax relief delivered this past filing season,” Bessent said. “This analysis confirms President Trump’s tax policies deliver substantial tax cuts to hardworking Americans and provide greater relief and financial certainty to low- and middle-income households.” While Iran’s economy is in free fall, the regime has chosen to co-opt digital asset technologies for its own corrupt agenda, including evading sanctions and transferring wealth out of the country. Iran’s current economic chaos is proof that @POTUS’ maximum pressure campaign has… https://t.co/CJPNSgccqh — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) June 2, 2026 The Treasury Department stated that without the legislation, taxpayers would have faced the scheduled expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which officials said would have resulted in approximately $5 trillion in tax increases over time. According to the Treasury, 97% of filers who received a tax cut during the most recent filing season would have owed more in taxes absent the extension of the 2017 tax provisions. The analysis found that tax relief was concentrated among households earning less than $200,000 annually. The Treasury reported that 96% of filers receiving a tax cut earned less than $200,000 per year, while nearly 70% earned less than $100,000. Among taxpayers earning between $100,000 and $200,000 who claimed one of the tax provisions, the average tax reduction exceeded $1,250. Taxpayers earning between $50,000 and $100,000 who claimed one of the provisions received an average tax cut of more than $815. The report highlighted several signature provisions included in the package. The Treasury reported that more than 7.5 million filers claimed the “No Tax on Tips” deduction, receiving an average deduction of more than $7,000. According to the department, 90% of taxpayers claiming the deduction earned less than $100,000 annually, while 99% earned less than $200,000. More than 29 million filers claimed the “No Tax on Overtime” deduction, with an average deduction exceeding $3,100. The Treasury reported that 75% of taxpayers using the provision earned less than $100,000 annually, while 96% earned less than $200,000. The department also reported that more than 35 million seniors claimed the Enhanced Deduction for Seniors, receiving an average deduction of more than $7,500. According to the Treasury, 68% of participating seniors earned less than $100,000 annually and 94% earned less than $200,000. Other provisions cited in the report included the “No Tax on Car Loan Interest” deduction, which the Treasury said was claimed by more than 1.4 million taxpayers purchasing qualifying American-made vehicles. Those taxpayers received an average deduction of more than $1,800. The Treasury reported that 62% of claimants earned less than $100,000 annually and 98% earned less than $200,000. The Treasury also reported that more than 5.5 million Trump Accounts have been opened since the program’s launch, with approximately 1.4 million qualifying for a $1,000 pilot contribution. According to the department, 86% of the accounts are linked to families earning less than $200,000 annually. The report further found that nearly 40 million families claimed the enhanced Child Tax Credit, which the Treasury noted was permanently expanded under the legislation. Approximately 65% of participating families earned less than $100,000 annually, while 89% earned less than $200,000. In addition, the Treasury reported that more than 127 million taxpayers—representing roughly 90% of all filers—claimed the permanently doubled standard deduction during the filing season. The department said the provision continues to simplify tax filing requirements for millions of Americans. 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 Treasury: $82 Billion In Tax Relief Delivered Under Trump Tax Package first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27cf4aee6011c3f4ec2805 Maricopa County Recorder Alleges Board Retaliation As Staff Face Criminal Investigation te 2026-06-09T08:31:06.487Z Maricopa County Recorder Alleges Board Retaliation As Staff Face Criminal Investigation By Staff Reporter | Several Maricopa County staffers are now in the middle of an elections authority dispute between the recorder’s office and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.  Several employees with the recorder’s office have been placed under investigation for the alleged theft of a piece of election equipment.  Several employees were contacted by an officer with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend as part of a criminal investigation initiated by special counsel appointed by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, following a complaint from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (BOS).  Mitchell’s office said MCAO has no involvement in the investigation.  An allegation was made to Maricopa County Attorney @Rachel1Mitchell, who had a conflict of interest, and she appointed a Special Counsel. MCAO is not involved in the investigation and has no further comment. https://t.co/HA2GYOxkDR — Maricopa County Attorney's Office (@marcoattorney) June 8, 2026 BOS leaders Kate Brophy McGee and Debbie Lesko, chair and vice chair, said the criminal investigation was not some new development but the result of an incident that occurred months ago in March.  Per McGee and Lesko, Chief Information Officer Bryan Colby and one other, unnamed recorder’s office employee briefly removed a pre-tabulation ballot scanner from the Maricopa County Election and Tabulation Center (MCTEC) during the Tempe Jurisdictional Election. The two employees removed the scanner from MCTEC property for approximately 50 minutes before returning it. The board also accused Colby of potentially jeopardizing the chain of custody by removing “a handful” of provisional ballots from MCTEC. However, the board said all ballots and envelopes were accounted for the day following the incident.  Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap contends the scanner belonged to his office, since recorder funds paid for it.  Following the brief removal of the scanner, the county decommissioned and replaced the equipment for $70,000. STATEMENT: Chair @KateMcGeeAZ and Vice Chair @DebbieLesko respond to Recorder’s latest court filing. pic.twitter.com/vPUVfxOAhE — Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) June 8, 2026 Brophy McGee and Lesko issued their press release explaining the criminal investigation into Heap’s employees after Heap filed an emergency motion with the Arizona Superior Court over the weekend.  Heap petitioned the court to take stronger action against the board by stopping further actions like the deputy contacts with his staff that occurred over the weekend — which Heap characterized as retaliation — and for an enforcement action to require the board to adhere to the court’s previous ruling.  🚨 BREAKING: LEGAL UPDATE Yesterday, I filed an emergency motion with the Court after armed sheriff's deputies appeared at the homes of three Recorder's Office employees and informed them they were under criminal investigation. This began after Maricopa County Attorney Rachel… https://t.co/u9dVaojbuN — Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap (@azjustinheap) June 8, 2026 Last month, the Arizona Superior Court ordered the board to restore election authority and resources to Heap’s office. The board, which maintains it has “plenary authority” over elections administration, rejected this ruling and plans to appeal.  Last week, Heap asked the court to hold the board in contempt.  And now this week, Heap has accused the board of doing the very thing they have accused him of doing: criminalizing election workers. “For weeks, the board has attempted to convince the public that I somehow intend to seek criminal penalties against election workers for performing their duties,” said Heap. “That claim is a lie, and they know it. Yet, while making those false accusations, the board was quietly pursuing criminal investigations and penalties against election workers employed by the recorder’s office.” Heap said “meaningful cooperation” with the board of supervisors has been “impossible,” as evidenced by this latest development.  “While the Board publicly talks about collaboration, claims it wants to work together, and falsely accuses others of creating conflict, behind the scenes it bullies employees, interferes with the recorder’s operations, and now seeks to subject election workers to criminal investigations for attempting to lawfully do their job using equipment purchased and owned by the recorder’s Office,” said Heap.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Maricopa County Recorder Alleges Board Retaliation As Staff Face Criminal Investigation first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27cf35ee6011c3f4ec27fc Biggs Pushes Constitutional Amendment To Fix Supreme Court At Nine Justices te 2026-06-09T08:30:45.605Z Biggs Pushes Constitutional Amendment To Fix Supreme Court At Nine Justices By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Andy Biggs is advancing a constitutional amendment to permanently set the size of the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices. He says the proposal would prevent future attempts to expand the Court through legislation. According to a statement released by Biggs’ office, House Joint Resolution 1 would amend the U.S. Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of one chief justice and eight associate justices. The proposal seeks to place the Court’s size in the Constitution rather than leaving it subject to change by Congress. The resolution was introduced at the start of the 119th Congress and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. On June 3, the House Judiciary Committee voted 15-8 to advance the proposed amendment. According to Reuters, the vote fell largely along party lines, with Republican members supporting the measure and Democratic members opposing it. During the committee proceedings, Biggs framed the proposal as a response to court-packing efforts. “How can the Supreme Court protect Americans from government overreach if the same government can pack the Court whenever it dislikes a ruling?” Biggs asked. His office stated that the resolution is intended to preserve judicial independence and to prevent future court expansion efforts. “Our nation’s founders built a system of checks and balances to protect citizens from concentrated power – a central part being the U.S. Supreme Court, whose duty is to defend the rights and freedoms of every American, not to serve as a political tool for any party,” Biggs said. “The judiciary was designed to be the quiet guardian of liberty, insulated from the passions of the moment. Unfortunately, special interests have been increasing their attacks on the Court, threatening to pack this iconic American institution to ensure favorable outcomes for their causes. The goal is not ethics or protecting rights but gaining power and intimidating the Court.” This week, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee passed H.J. Res. 1, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. This action will protect the Court’s legitimacy, preserve… pic.twitter.com/4fAVVhXkUc — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) June 5, 2026 The U.S. Constitution does not specify the number of Supreme Court justices. Congress has altered the Court’s size several times throughout American history, with the number of justices ranging from five to ten before being set at nine by statute in 1869. The Court has remained at nine members since that time. Supporters of the amendment have cited proposals by some Democrats in recent years to increase the number of Supreme Court justices. Opponents have argued that Congress should retain its constitutional authority to determine the Court’s size and structure through legislation. “The ongoing and escalating assault on the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court must stop,” Biggs noted. “That is why I have introduced this constitutional amendment to fix the number of justices at nine. This action will protect the Court’s legitimacy, preserve the checks and balances that safeguard our cherished freedoms, and ensure every American’s rights remain secure – no matter who holds political power. I’m grateful for my colleagues’ support of this amendment, and I look forward to its passage on the U.S. House floor.” Constitutional amendments face a high threshold for approval. A proposed amendment must receive support from two-thirds of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate before being sent to the states for ratification. Ratification requires approval from three-fourths of the states. The last newly proposed constitutional amendment to clear Congress and be ratified by the states was the 26th Amendment, setting the national voting age at 18 in 1971. The D.C. Voting Rights Amendment was passed by Congress in 1978 but failed to meet the state ratification requirement before its statutory deadline expired. The 27th Amendment, which bars changes to congressional compensation from taking effect until after an intervening House election, was ratified in 1992; however, Congress originally passed it in 1789 as part of the Bill of Rights package. 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 Biggs Pushes Constitutional Amendment To Fix Supreme Court At Nine Justices first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27ca7eee6011c3f4ec2754 Bridge, sports fields and Fire Station 7 headline Havasu’s $197 million capital plan te 2026-06-09T08:10:38.254Z Bridge, sports fields and Fire Station 7 headline Havasu’s $197 million capital plan Lake Havasu City Council is set to consider a five-year capital improvement plan Tuesday that would guide nearly $200 million in spending on roads, parks, public safety facilities, utilities and other infrastructure projects through fiscal year 2030-31. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27bc67ee6011c3f4ec244e The ‘crooked’ charge against NBC: Why the Donald Trump-Kristen Welker slugfest went off the rails te 2026-06-09T07:10:31.693Z The ‘crooked’ charge against NBC: Why the Donald Trump-Kristen Welker slugfest went off the rails The headlines say Donald Trump "stormed" out of his interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker. The reality was a little more subtle. It’s easy to second-guess. The natural tension that comes with interviewing any politician for television – but especially this president, who can dominate this kind of sit-down – calls for split-second judgments. Having interviewed Trump numerous times – especially in a high-stakes session two weeks before the election, at his invitation – gives me a certain perspective. TRUMP STORMS OFF 'MEET THE PRESS' INTERVIEW, RIPS WELKER, ABC, CBS, CNN AS 'CROOKED' Things did not end well with Welker: "You’re crooked, your press is crooked, And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked." "To be fair, I’m not crooked." "Really? Well, you play right into their hands then. You’re either crooked or you’re stupid." Geez. TRUMP RIPS OBAMA’S ‘STUPID’ IRAN DEAL IN CLASH WITH KRISTEN WELKER And then: "Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time." I’m pretty sure Trump has never called me darling. He does seem to treat certain women differently. The other day he ripped CNN’s Kaitlan Collins for asking a question, saying she’s "beautiful" but he never sees her smile and that she has "hatred in her eyes." Even in the Welker interview, Trump said ABC, CBS and CNN were also crooked. It’s close to a no-win situation. You prepare a bunch of blue cards, knowing you won’t get to everything. No matter how wide-ranging the interview, armchair critics will whack you:  "Yeah, why didn’t you ask that?" My approach is that you’ve got to let the guest speak, but jump in when it’s becoming what senators call a filibuster. And do some real-time fact-checking when you can. Where Welker fell into a trap, in my view, is that she interrupted Trump so often that it looked like she was debating him. Now there were times when Welker’s persistence paid off. When she asked about the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" that even Republican members of Congress are denouncing, there was this exchange. WELKER: Just to be very clear, are you backing off the fund completely, as your acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has said, or are you looking for another avenue to revive the fund? TRUMP: So let me explain what the fund is. People have been hurt so badly by radical left lunatics that worked for the Biden administration and Sleepy Joe. They’re vicious.  They’re violent, what they did to people. And, of course, they went after me more than anybody else. They raided Mar-a-Lago and all the other things. But people have been badly hurt. They’ve committed suicide. They’ve lost their jobs. They've lost their families.  They’ve lost their wives. They’ve lost everything. They’ve lost everything over a fake weaponization of government. Now, let me just tell you—" WELKER: So are you looking for a way to revive it? TRUMP: I wouldn’t be inclined to say so, but I have to see it. I can tell you this: 97% of those people, you look at them, the FBI or whoever it was, cause you had a lot of crooked cops, you had dirty cops. Comey was a dirty cop. A guy like Bolton was a dirty cop." WELKER: But there is no evidence that people who—" TRUMP: Wait a minute. You think Comey was a straight cop? WELKER: We had 170 people who pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers. TRUMP: Comey was a dirty cop.  TRUMP ASKS NBC HOST IF IT 'SOUNDS GOOD' TO REPORT THE BORDER CROSSINGS ARE AT RECORD LOWS DURING INTERVIEW "But the people who assaulted police officers," Welker shot back. "I don’t know what’s going to happen with the weaponization fund. I love the idea, because people like you, the fake dirty press, the crooked press, people like stupid Biden, he’s not smart enough to know what’s going on, but people that surrounded him, surrounded his beautiful Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, what they did to the lives of people, they destroyed people. They sent people to jail who did nothing wrong." Welker interjected again. "Just to be very clear, there’s no evidence of what you’re saying." "There’s a lot of evidence. Listen to me… There’s tremendous evidence. There’s nothing but evidence." "Well, it’s not been presented in a court of law." "The election was rigged," Trump proclaimed. "It was a dirty election. And it’s happening again right now in California." "Do you have evidence to support that?" "All I have to do is look." "But that’s not evidence." "Well, it’s not been presented in a court of law," Welker said. "The election was rigged," Trump declared. "There’s no evidence of that, sir." It’s as if she worried about media criticism that she was somehow going easy on him if she wasn’t seen challenging him every few seconds. But here’s where the final six minutes became an interrupt-a-thon. WELKER: All right, this is, just to be very clear, there’s no evidence of what you’re saying, but let me ask about Todd Blanche. TRUMP: There’s a lot of evidence. WELKER: Let me ask about Todd Blanche. TRUMP: Listen — listen to me — listen to me. WELKER: Let’s talk about Todd Blanche. TRUMP: There’s tremendous evidence. There’s nothing but evidence. WELKER: Well, it’s not been presented in a court of law. TRUMP: The election was rigged. It was a dirty election. WELKER: Mr. President – TRUMP: And it’s happening again right now in California. WELKER: — you’ve never presented evidence – My view is that the viewers are smart. They know when a guest is ducking the question or changing the subject–heavily influenced, of course, by partisan loyalties. You don’t have to keep pounding it into them. Welker could have explained this to viewers after the taping. One last bit of perspective. By the time that last segment went off the rails, the president and the moderator had talked in a Wisconsin barn for roughly an hour, about Iran, nuclear issues, the economy, gas prices, struggling farmers and more. He had given her plenty of time. They were interrupted by rain. SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES Welker asked about his campaign pledge to end foreign wars.  "I didn’t guarantee no war," Trump insisted. "Why would I have built the strongest military in the world?"  There are several examples from the 2024 campaign. At an August rally in Pennsylvania that year, for instance, the candidate said: "Under Trump, we will have no more wars, no more disruptions, and we will have prosperity and peace for all."  Again, that could have been added in an on-camera tag. One thing is certain: Kristen Welker’s interview made plenty of news, so that should make her and her network rather happy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27b7b7ee6011c3f4ec2303 Vance refers Tim Walz, Minnesota attorney general to DOJ for criminal investigation over state's alleged fraud te 2026-06-09T06:50:31.926Z Vance refers Tim Walz, Minnesota attorney general to DOJ for criminal investigation over state's alleged fraud Vice President J.D. Vance Monday announced that he has referred allegations involving Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to the Justice Department's fraud division for a potential criminal investigation over alleged fraud in federally funded social services programs. Vance made the announcement during an appearance on Fox News' "Jesse Watters Primetime," when he was asked about a report released by the House Oversight Committee alleging that state officials, including Walz and Ellison, were warned of fraud in the state but did not take action to stop it in part because of litigation threats and concerns about being accused of discrimination. "We're certainly going to investigate this, Jesse, and I guess now I can make a bit of breaking news because I left the White House to come here to do this interview with you. And before I did, we actually referred this particular case to the Department of Justice for a full criminal investigation. We are not going to do what the Biden administration did and make judgments of the law before all the facts are in," Vance said. MINNESOTA FRAUD REPORT ACCUSES STATE AG OF 'INCOMPETENCE, WILLFUL BLINDNESS OR WORSE' "But here's what's particularly troubling about this to me is, Jesse, you had people within Governor Walz's office who were saying, you know what? This looks like fraud. It looks like these Somalian illegal immigrants are doing something that's very shady, and then you had people who shut them down, who shut these whistleblowers down and said, you know, you're a racist or you're a xenophobe for asking questions about where taxpayer money is going," he continued. "What that means to me, Jesse, is that clearly people weren't taking fraud seriously. Whether it rises to the level of a criminal violation, we're gonna investigate it, and of course, if it does rise to that level, we're going to prosecute it. We have to," Vance added. MINNESOTA TAXPAYER DOLLARS FUNNELED TO AL-SHABAAB TERROR GROUP, REPORT ALLEGES The vice president, who was tapped in February to lead the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud after President Donald Trump announced a "war on fraud" in his State of the Union address, later reiterated his comments on social media. "Minnesota state officials are not above the law, and if they facilitated fraud, lied under oath about what they knew, or harassed and intimidated whistleblowers, they must face justice," Vance wrote on X. Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz also previously said they were pausing federal Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota, which Walz said at the time had "nothing to do with fraud" as he described the effort as a "campaign of retribution." "Trump is weaponizing the entirety of the federal government to punish blue states like Minnesota," Walz said on Feb. 25. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27a044ee6011c3f4ec1dee Zepto’s IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobody’s answered yet te 2026-06-09T05:10:28.494Z Zepto’s IPO filing reveals fast growth, bigger losses, and a valuation question nobody’s answered yet Zepto's advertising revenue jumped 151%, outpacing the company's 104% growth in operating revenue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27948eee6011c3f4ec1be2 Karmelo Anthony stays silent as analysts warn defense faces uphill battle in track meet stabbing trial te 2026-06-09T04:20:30.720Z Karmelo Anthony stays silent as analysts warn defense faces uphill battle in track meet stabbing trial With closing arguments looming on Tuesday, Karmelo Anthony's defense rested without calling him to testify — a move that came as legal analysts questioned whether his self-defense claim will persuade jurors. Anthony is charged with murder in the April 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Memorial High School athlete Austin Metcalf during a confrontation at a Texas high school track meet. Anthony admits he stabbed Metcalf but claims he acted in self-defense. Anthony's defense rested its case on Monday, setting the stage for closing arguments when court resumes at 9 a.m. local time Tuesday. The case has drawn national attention, fueled by debate over Texas self-defense law, questions surrounding race, competing narratives about what happened beneath a Memorial High School team tent and demonstrations outside the Collin County courthouse. As the defense case neared its conclusion Monday, an unexpected delay in proceedings fueled speculation about what was happening behind the scenes. DIDDY DEFENSE'S COURTROOM STRATEGY IS A 'CALCULATED RISK': EXPERT Speaking on Fox News' "The Story," legal analyst Joshua Ritter suggested one possibility was that Anthony and his attorneys were discussing whether he should testify. "Perhaps they're talking to Karmelo Anthony about whether or not he wants to testify," Ritter, a criminal defense attorney and Fox News contributor, said on Monday. 🔎 Know something we should investigate? 📩 Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com 📸 Share photos on Instagram: @fndstephprice 🎥 Submit compelling video and breaking news footage on X: @Stephenyprice 🗞️ Your information could help uncover the next big story. No plea agreement materialized, and the defense ultimately rested without calling Anthony to the witness stand. SELF-DEFENSE CLAIM IN AUSTIN METCALF SLAYING IS 'UPHILL BATTLE': EXPERT Ritter suggested the defense may have been reassessing its strategy after several days of prosecution testimony. "We're hearing that the defense case may not be going as they had hoped and planned," Ritter said. According to Ritter, defense attorneys could have been searching for a final opportunity to strengthen Anthony's position before the case reached the jury. SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS FATAL STABBING OF AUSTIN METCALF AT TEXAS TRACK MEET, OFFICIALS SAY "Perhaps they're looking for some last-ditch effort to try to spare him a lifetime in prison," he said. Ritter later offered a blunt assessment of the competing cases presented to jurors. "The prosecution case went very strongly. The defense case doesn't look like it's going well," Ritter said. KARMELO ANTHONY DEFENSE, PROSECUTORS WAGE FIRST-IMPRESSION WAR AS EMOTIONS ROCK OPENING OF TRIAL: EXPERT Ritter was not the only Fox News legal analyst who questioned the strength of the defense's case. Speaking on Fox News' "America Reports", criminal defense attorney and Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno said testimony presented during the trial reinforced her belief that Anthony's self-defense claim faces significant obstacles. WATCH: Self defense claim will not 'hold water' in Karmelo Anthony case: Donna Rotunno "I never thought that this case rose to the level of self-defense," Rotunno said. "This is a sad, awful, tragic circumstance where a young person made a really horrible decision, but decisions have consequences." AUSTIN METCALF’S SUSPECTED KILLER INDICTED ON FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN TRACK MEET STABBING Rotunno pointed to testimony from multiple student witnesses, including one witness who agreed under questioning that Anthony had provoked the confrontation. "That one question could really turn the tide here," Rotunno said. Rotunno also dismissed defense efforts to highlight testimony that the knife Anthony carried was legal under Texas law because its blade measured less than five inches. PREPPY PARTY MURDER SUSPECT'S LAWYER SAYS CLIENT'S TESTIMONY KEY TO ACQUITTAL "Whether you could have the knife legally doesn't mean that you could use it in the way that it was used," she said. Addressing testimony that athletes from different schools commonly interact at track meets, Rotunno said jurors are likely to focus less on whether Anthony was permitted under the Memorial High School tent and more on how he responded after being repeatedly asked to leave. "He obviously didn't want to leave," Rotunno said. "I think they're trying to show that he knew exactly what he was doing when he put his hand inside that bag." GOT A TIP? Prosecutors called 21 witnesses, including student athletes, police officers, investigators and the medical examiner. Several students testified that Anthony was repeatedly asked to leave the Memorial High School tent before the confrontation escalated. Witnesses recalled Anthony telling Metcalf, "Touch me and you'll find out" and "If you want me to move, you have to move me." FOLLOW US ON X Multiple students testified that Metcalf did not appear to be looking for a fight. One witness recalled Metcalf saying, "I'm not going to fight you at a track meet." Defense attorneys countered by highlighting testimony that athletes from different schools routinely mingle at track meets, that Anthony was smaller than Metcalf and that witnesses gave differing accounts of the physical interaction immediately before the stabbing. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The trial has unfolded amid demonstrations outside the Collin County courthouse. Supporters of Anthony have gathered throughout the proceedings carrying signs reading "Justice for Karmelo Anthony." Outside the courthouse Monday, Next Generation Action Network President Dominique Alexander urged Anthony supporters not to be "baited" into confrontations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "We do not support chaos. We do not support intimidation. We do not support threats," Alexander said. The defense has argued Anthony feared for his safety when he stabbed Metcalf. Prosecutors contend the evidence shows Anthony escalated a verbal dispute into a deadly encounter. WATCH: Father speaks out after son was stabbed to death at track meet The case now rests on competing versions of what happened beneath the Memorial High School tent and whether jurors believe Anthony's actions were justified. Fox News' Brooke Taylor, Peter Cuddihy and Lindsey Reese contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a279238ee6011c3f4ec1b66 Spurs snap Knicks' 13-game playoff win streak with Game 3 victory behind Victor Wembanyama's 32 points te 2026-06-09T04:10:32.489Z Spurs snap Knicks' 13-game playoff win streak with Game 3 victory behind Victor Wembanyama's 32 points The home team in the NBA Finals remained winless in their building, as the San Antonio Spurs took Game 3, 115-11, in much-needed fashion on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. New York still owns the lead, 2-1, in the series, but the Spurs closed out thanks to tremendous defense, timely buckets, and forcing the Knicks to go 2-of-12 from three-point territory in the fourth quarter. As a result, the Knicks' 13-game playoff win streak has been snapped. Victor Wembanyama, who had a chance to win Game 2 but missed his final shot, finished with 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lead the Spurs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But it was Wembanyama’s teammates, De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle putting in clutch baskets, to help the winning efforts. The Spurs came out with a clear determination to set the tone on the road, and it’s what all basketball fans should’ve expected considering where the series stood at tip-off. San Antonio owned an 11-point lead after the first quarter, as Wembanyama scored nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, while Castle was a perfect 3-of-3 for seven points. SPURS COACH MITCH JOHNSON CONTRADICTS HOW HIS STAR FEELS ABOUT TRUMP'S PRESENCE BEFORE GAME 3 But if there’s anything we’ve learned about the Knicks, they will mount a comeback no matter the deficit. And it happened again before the end of the half. New York started to get their rhythm, using the sold-out home crowd at Madison Square Garden to their advantage. They closed out the half with a seven-point lead, 64-57, as OG Anunoby dropped 17 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including two made threes and five free throws made. Jalen Brunson also poured in 15 points, while Josh Hart, left wide open on purpose by the Spurs, was hitting his three pointers for 13 points. The Knicks had all the momentum heading into the second half, but the Spurs started similarly to the beginning of this game. They forced turnovers and capitalized, erasing their seven-point deficit almost immediately. Both teams traded buckets, with San Antonio taking a one-point lead into the fourth quarter that was bound to be a heavyweight bout at "The Mecca." This time, though, the Spurs were finally able to hang on to their fourth-quarter lead, as the Knicks quickly got into foul trouble and allowed San Antonio to get into the bonus right away. It was Wembanyama taking advantage of those, while the Knicks were cold to start the quarter. SECRET SERVICE, TSA AND NYPD TRANSFORM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN INTO FORTRESS FOR TRUMP'S NBA FINALS VISIT San Antonio got the lead up to eight in the fourth quarter with 4:50 left to play after Wembanyama knocked in two more free throws, and that was leading to some key defensive plays for the Spurs. The epitome of that was the Knicks trying to move the ball around for a three-point attempt, swinging it along the arc. But the Spurs continued to close out, all to end with Wembanyama swatting away Landry Shamet’s layup attempt. The first clutch basket that the Spurs hit came from Castle with 1:53 left in the fourth quarter. San Antonio owned just a four-point lead and Wembanyama past the ball up with mere seconds left on the shot clock. With a good contest from the Knicks in Castle’s face, he buried a deep three-point on the wing to get the lead back to seven in a moment where the Knicks had momentum. Then, after Brunson drained the Knicks’ first three-pointer of the quarter to cut the deficit to three, Fox drained a 15-foot stepback jumper that seemed like a dagger with 12.2 left in the game. Anunoby, who finished with 28 points on 9-of-12 shooting, kept the Knicks’ hopes alive with a three of his own following a timeout to cut it to two with 9.4 left. But Castle buried both free throws in a much-needed situation to close the door on New York. In the end, Castle finished with 23 point of 8-of-14 shooting with five rebounds and five assists, while every Spurs starter finished the game with double-digit points. Dylan Harper, who has played tremendous bench minutes for San Antonio, also scored 13 on 18 shot attempts. For the Knicks, one stat line that stands out is Shamet’s 1-of-8 from the field, including 1-of-7 from three-point land where he has thrived all throughout these playoffs. The Spurs pulled off the win with President Donald Trump in attendance. He was seated with Knicks owner James Dolan in a suite. The president's presence led to heightened security around the arena throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Game 4 of the NBA Finals will tip off from Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a278d86ee6011c3f4ec1aa7 Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz te 2026-06-09T03:50:30.810Z Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27867fee6011c3f4ec1948 ESPN pulls use of AI images from NBA Finals coverage after getting cooked by internet te 2026-06-09T03:20:31.525Z ESPN pulls use of AI images from NBA Finals coverage after getting cooked by internet ESPN's high-tech experiment flopped on national TV. The Worldwide Leader in Sports has decided to bench its controversial AI-generated "moving portraits," which debuted during the NBA Finals and quickly drew backlash online. The digital misfire tipped off during Game 1 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. As ABC headed to a commercial break, viewers were shown what was intended to be an animated version of a classic image featuring Spurs legend Tony Parker. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GLITCH AT ARIZONA COLLEGE GRADUATION SPARKS UPROAR FROM CROWD Instead, many fans saw what they described as an uncanny-valley nightmare. The network used AI to animate a photo of Parker celebrating after winning the 2003 NBA championship. But the result drew criticism online, with viewers saying the technology distorted the former Spurs star's facial features. Social media users quickly piled on ESPN over the graphic. CHICAGO PAPER PUBLISHES AI-GENERATED 'SUMMER READING LIST' WITH BOOKS THAT DON'T EXIST Many questioned why the network, which has access to decades of NBA footage and photography, chose to use AI-generated animation at all. "Why use AI when they literally have the pictures?" one fan wrote on X. Another posted: "As soon as I saw this last night I was like is that supposed to be Tony Parker bc who the f--- is that guy." AI-GENERATED VOICE OF FORMER NARRATOR JIM FAGAN TO BE FEATURED NEXT NBA SEASON, NBC SPORTS SAYS Parker wasn't the only NBA icon to receive the AI treatment. ESPN also used the technology to animate images of Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell and Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. The moving portraits were absent during Game 2 and will not return for the remainder of the NBA Finals. ESPN executives quietly pulled the plug on the experiment. A network resource confirmed the graphics were created using AI tools and said management was evaluating whether to continue using the technology in future broadcasts. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela   ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277f9dee6011c3f4ec170f Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill to scrap 'offensive language' from state's General Laws te 2026-06-09T02:51:09.532Z Massachusetts lawmakers pass bill to scrap 'offensive language' from state's General Laws The Massachusetts legislature passed a bill that would remove "outdated and offensive language" used to describe people with disabilities in the state’s General Laws. The measure would eliminate various terms, including "handicapped," "disabled," and the "r-word" in favor of language such as "persons with a disability" and "person with an intellectual or developmental disability." The bill, which was introduced by Democratic state Sen. Pat Jehlen and listed with 17 petitioners, now heads to Democrat Gov. Maura Healey's desk. The 61-page bill updates 346 sections of Massachusetts law. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 'PERSONALLY OFFENDED' WHEN SPEAKER SAYS 'HOMELESS' INSTEAD OF 'UNHOUSED' "Language is constantly changing. And it's changing because of the activism of people who were ignored and demeaned for too long," Democrat state Sen. Pat Jehlen, the Senate’s primary sponsor of the legislation, said in a statement. "When people tell us they feel insulted and offended by the use of outdated words, we worked to change the legal language.  It took a long time, because we kept finding more examples of offensive language. Language and activism will continue to evolve, and there'll always be more work to do, but this is a gigantic step forward in respect." Some of the updated language featured in the bill includes replacing "disabled person" with "person with a disability," "handicapped" with "disability" and "retarded" with phrases such as "person with an intellectual or developmental disability." The legislation also scraps terms such as "crippled" and "deformed" when referring to people with disabilities. The term "hearing-impaired" was revised to "deaf or hard of hearing" and the "chronically ill" was changed to "persons who are chronically ill." Additionally, the bill amends specific legal definitions, including changing the current definition of "caretaker" — which describes an individual or entity responsible for a "disabled person" — to instead use the phrase "a person with a disability."  "When dusty and dangerous relics of a bygone era darken our laws, it creates the potential for real harm to residents today," Senate President Karen Spilka, a Democrat, said in a statement. "Thanks to the voices of advocates like former Senate staff member Melissa Reilly and the leadership of Senator Jehlen and Senator Kennedy, the Legislature has acted to make our laws better represent who we are in 21st-century Massachusetts." MASSACHUSETTS DROPS CONTROVERSIAL GENDER IDEOLOGY MANDATE FOR LICENSING FOSTER CARE PARENTS "With a White House that glorifies, and seemingly longs for, the days when many Americans were discriminated against because of who they are, now is the time to make sure our state laws respect and support the rights and dignity of our residents," she added. The passage of this measure comes after a 2024 law that renamed the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility, which state officials argued was a display of a broader effort to modernize disability services and promote inclusion. That law also reflected a broader move away from terms state officials described as outdated or offensive. "As lawmakers, we know that words matter," said state Speaker of the House Ronald J. Mariano, a Democrat. "This legislation is our latest effort to ensure that our state laws do not use antiquated words that carry negative connotations, words that also serve as a reminder of past injustices." The bill passed with broad legislative support, including unanimous recorded votes in both chambers. Fox News Digital reached out to the Massachusetts GOP for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277f83ee6011c3f4ec16d0 Sun Tran workers authorize strike ahead of Tucson bus driver contract talks te 2026-06-09T02:50:44.003Z Sun Tran workers authorize strike ahead of Tucson bus driver contract talks Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277f70ee6011c3f4ec16c7 Cunningham: I supported free bus fares, but it's time to admit it isn't working te 2026-06-09T02:50:24.008Z Cunningham: I supported free bus fares, but it's time to admit it isn't working Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277d1eee6011c3f4ec1683 Victor Wembanyama puts hand on Jalen Brunson's head, pushes him down as refs look the other way in Game 3 te 2026-06-09T02:40:30.890Z Victor Wembanyama puts hand on Jalen Brunson's head, pushes him down as refs look the other way in Game 3 Victor Wembanyama’s aggression on the court was once again called into question as the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks played Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. During the first half, Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson was trying to guard Wembanyama near the free throw line when the 7-foot-4 center put his hand on the back of Brunson’s head and shoved him to the court. However, Wembanyama was never called for the foul and play continued with the Knicks in possession of the ball. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Brunson immediately got into Wembanyama’s face, and it appeared the Frenchman was smiling before the point guard got back to business. The incident was similar to one that occurred in Game 2’s win for the Knicks on the road, when Brunson’s backup, Jose Alvarado, went to box out Wembanyama. Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play. NBA RESCINDS MITCHELL ROBINSON'S TECHNICAL FOUL FROM GAME 2 OF FINALS AFTER REVIEWING SHOVING MATCH Once again, no foul call was made. The Spurs are known for their physicality, but many believed that Wemby should’ve been called for fouls in these cases. San Antonio started this game red-hot, owning an 11-point lead after the first quarter, 33-22. But these Knicks have consistently shown their ability to come back no matter the deficit. After a second quarter run, the Knicks ended the locker room with a seven-point lead at halftime. Brunson was a main reason why that was the case, going 5-of-11 from the field for 15 points with three assists and one rebound. As for Wembanyama, he was an efficient 6-of-10 from the field for 15 points of his own, while hauling in four rebounds and dishing out three assists. The Spurs are trying to avoid a brutal 3-0 deficit in the best-of-seven series, while the Knicks are hoping they can keep momentum in the second half to have the chance at a sweep in their own building on Wednesday night in Game 4. 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/6a277adaee6011c3f4ec160d Navy sailor admits killing fellow service member as mother questions missed warning signs te 2026-06-09T02:30:50.488Z Navy sailor admits killing fellow service member as mother questions missed warning signs A Navy sailor admitted Monday to strangling fellow sailor, 21-year-old Angelina Resendiz, inside his barracks room last year, bringing what her mother described as "peace of mind" while renewing questions from Resendiz’s family and advocates about whether military leaders missed opportunities to intervene before the killing. Esmi Castle, whose daughter was found dead in a wooded area in Norfolk, about 10 miles from Naval Station Norfolk in June 2025, told Fox News Digital that hearing Jermiah/Jeremiah Copeland admit responsibility in court answered lingering questions about how her daughter died. But she said she believes the killing could have been prevented. According to USNI News, Copeland pleaded guilty during a general court-martial Monday to the unpremeditated murder of Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Angelina Resendiz, as well as making a false official statement, aggravated assault involving a second victim and indecent recording involving a third victim. During the hearing, Copeland admitted to strangling Resendiz on May 29, 2025, telling the military judge, "I killed CS3 Resendiz on May 29, 2025 ... I strangled her with my hands," according to USNI News. Although the medical examiner previously ruled Resendiz’s cause of death undetermined, Copeland admitted in court that he strangled her, according to USNI News. SOLDIER CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER FEMALE SERGEANT'S BODY FOUND IN DUMPSTER AT MISSOURI BASE According to Copeland, Resendiz came to his barracks room on May 29, 2025, where the two drank alcohol and kissed before she became upset after seeing something on his phone. Copeland admitted in court Monday that he strangled Resendiz while trying to keep her from attracting the attention of other sailors. Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank. He will also be required to register as a sex offender, USNI News reported. Castle said hearing the admission brought "peace of mind" after more than a year of uncertainty. ACTIVE-DUTY US AIRMAN CHARGED IN KILLING OF MISSING WOMAN ON MILITARY BASE "Now that I know, I don't have to think about it anymore," she told Fox News Digital. Still, Castle argued that Navy leadership failed to adequately respond to earlier allegations involving Copeland. "If they would have dealt with him when he started harming women, he would never have gotten to Angie," she said. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS MISSING AND MURDERED UNIT INVESTIGATING ALLEGED MILITARY BASE KILLING Castle said she believes multiple incidents involving other women should have triggered stronger action before her daughter's death. Court records and prior reporting have described allegations involving other women, though not all allegations resulted in guilty pleas. "Absolutely, yes," Castle said when asked whether Copeland had a history of harming women. "There were four other women before he harmed Angie in the military." Before her death, Resendiz was working to advance her Navy career as a culinary specialist and hoped to one day join the service's elite culinary competition team. Castle said her daughter dreamed of eventually cooking for presidents and other world leaders. GRIEVING MOMS DIG WITH ‘BARE HANDS’ TO UNEARTH THE DARK TRUTH BEHIND THEIR MISSING AND MURDERED CHILDREN "She was trying to grow," Castle said. "She was doing everything she could to get ready for promotion." Since her daughter's death, Castle has become an outspoken advocate for military sexual violence victims, arguing that active-duty service members often lack meaningful avenues to seek accountability outside the military justice system. One of her primary goals is creating a pathway for military sexual assault and violence survivors to pursue claims in civilian courts. Castle said victims are too often left with limited options when allegations are mishandled or ignored within the ranks. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED IN CHEERLEADER'S MURDER 'KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING' DESPITE LATEST CLAIM, MOM SAYS "There's no justice," Castle said. "Victims are retaliated against. They get transferred. They get moved around." Castle recently traveled to Washington, D.C., with advocacy groups and other military families pushing for reforms. Through those efforts, she said she has met relatives of service members from multiple branches whose experiences convinced her the problem extends beyond a single case. "Nothing's changed," Castle said. "We have statutes, and we have policies, and we have procedures that were implemented by Congress to protect service members from this type of violence. And nothing's changed." CHEER MOM, DAUGHTER DEAD IN APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE AFTER YEARS-LONG CUSTODY FIGHT: DOCS Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Navy for comment. Despite her criticism of the system, Castle said she does not harbor hatred toward Copeland. In fact, after the hearing, she spoke directly with him. "I thanked him for telling the truth," she said. Castle also met with Copeland's mother and grandmother, who attended the proceedings. "We technically have all lost our kids," Castle said. Rather than expressing anger, Castle said she hopes Copeland uses the decades ahead of him in prison to change. "He still can choose better," she said, adding that she told Copeland that even while serving a lengthy prison sentence Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277ac6ee6011c3f4ec1604 Justin Gaethje targets Ilia Topuria's divorce, igniting feud before White House showdown te 2026-06-09T02:30:30.562Z Justin Gaethje targets Ilia Topuria's divorce, igniting feud before White House showdown President Donald Trump is hosting his long-awaited UFC brawl on the South Lawn this weekend, and the main event is already spiraling into chaos. UFC Freedom 250 goes down Sunday (June 14), marking the first time a major MMA pay-per-view will take place at The People's House. But the biggest storyline entering fight week is the growing bad blood between UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and Interim Champion Justin Gaethje. Topuria has spent recent months dealing with a messy divorce. Gaethje let go of all dignity by targeting that personal drama into fight-week ammunition. The American targeted Topuria during an appearance on FOX Sports. UFC ANNOUNCES CARD FOR WHITE HOUSE EVENT "I can say this: I would leave him [too]. That's all I'm saying. I would leave him. No way I would put up with his s---," Gaethje said. The comment didn't sit well with Topuria. The champion fired back with a response on X: UFC STAR SAYS HE'S FACING EXTORTION PLOT WITH 'FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE' "Justin crossed a line. What happened between my ex-wife and me is our business. We may no longer be together, but she is the mother of my daughter. To everyone insulting her or speaking about things they know nothing about: show some respect. You don’t have to respect our relationship. But respecting someone’s mother should be one of the most basic codes in life. Be better. Gaethje wasted little time responding and brought his own father into the conversation. "Proving my point. Insufferable little b**** boy. Never said a thing about your wife. You want to speak words to my father then act like I crossed some line. We already fighting buddy." Then Topuria delivered one final response ... which was a scorcher. "You should've kept your father out of this. He was the one calling me a short guy and saying you'd smash me, all while holding a beer in his hand. Then you started talking about my divorce and telling the world you wouldn't want to be my roommate. Idiot. "First, we're fighting, not dating. Second, I'm not looking for a roommate. When I put you to sleep and you're lying there next to the rose, I'll look at your father and ask him one simple question: Who's the short one now? I'm gonna break you Justin." Trump is expected to be cageside as one of the UFC's most personal rivalries takes center stage on the White House lawn. If the fight delivers even half the drama of the pre-fight trash talk, Sunday's fight on the South Lawn could be a thing of legend. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela   ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277896ee6011c3f4ec1559 DHS approves plan to verify voter citizenship, monitor mail ballots as Trump push intensifies te 2026-06-09T02:21:10.019Z DHS approves plan to verify voter citizenship, monitor mail ballots as Trump push intensifies The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has approved a plan to help states verify that registered voters are U.S. citizens while also monitoring mail ballot flows for potential signs of voter fraud, advancing a central pillar of President Donald Trump’s election integrity agenda.  The department approved the plan last Thursday, with the initiative expected to launch by the end of June, according to a court filing submitted Friday.  Under the proposal, states would be permitted to submit their entire voter registration rolls to a federal immigration database to verify citizenship and voting eligibility. State election officials would also be given secure access to citizenship information maintained by federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration and the State Department.  DHS also plans to coordinate with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to monitor mail-in and absentee ballot flows, identify unusual patterns, detect potential fraud, and generate investigative leads, according to the filings. TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER OVERHAULING MAIL-IN VOTING IN MAJOR ELECTION INTEGRITY PUSH "DHS contemplates working with the United States Postal Service (USPS) … to monitor mail-in and absentee ballot flows, identify anomalies that may suggest voter fraud or misuse, and generate authorized investigative leads," the filing said.  The move follows President Donald Trump’s March 31 executive order, "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections," which directs the creation of "state citizenship lists," requiring the DHS to identify confirmed U.S. citizens age 18 and older and share that information with state election officials.  GOP TRIGGERS MARATHON SENATE FIGHT TO EXPOSE DEMS' OPPOSITION TO TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID BILL It also stated that the USPS is prohibited from delivering mail-in ballots to anyone who is not officially enrolled on a state-provided "Mail-In and Absentee Participation List." All outgoing mail-in ballot envelopes must feature an "Official Election Mail" marking and a unique tracking barcode to confirm that only citizens cast ballots.  According to a June 5 court filing, states would be allowed to submit their full voter registration lists to a federal immigration database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. The system would compare voter records with federal immigration and citizenship data, including records from the Social Security Administration, to help confirm whether voters are eligible. In addition, the plan includes a secure online system that would let state election officials directly check citizenship information held by federal agencies, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the State Department. To maintain data security, the information would stay within each agency’s system, and state officials would run checks through the secure portal when verifying voter eligibility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277882ee6011c3f4ec1550 VP JD Vance addresses US-Israel relationship, whether Iran is trying to 'play' the United States te 2026-06-09T02:20:50.027Z VP JD Vance addresses US-Israel relationship, whether Iran is trying to 'play' the United States Vice President JD Vance addressed the United States’ diplomatic relationship with Israel Monday as President Donald Trump’s partnership with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been strained recently. "The Israelis and the United States, we have a lot of shared interests, but we also have some situations where our interests diverge," Vance said on "Jesse Watters Primetime." "I think where the president has been very clear here is that while Israel obviously has some objectives that it has, the United States’ main objective in Iran is to ensure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon," he added. Vance’s remarks come after recent U.S. intelligence reports raised concerns about Israel’s surveillance efforts targeting American negotiators involved in U.S.-Iran peace talks. TRUMP, NETANYAHU TO MEET AT WHITE HOUSE IN HIGH-STAKES TALKS ON IRAN, GAZA PLAN Those who have reportedly been surveilled include the Pentagon’s top policy officer, Elbridge A. Colby, and Trump’s top negotiator, Steve Witkoff. Trump also recently confirmed calling Netanyahu "f---ing crazy" in a heated phone call over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon, exposing a rare rift between the two leaders. As tensions between Israeli and American officials intensify over how to proceed with Iran negotiations, the Pentagon has raised Israel to be a top counterintelligence threat. The vice president acknowledged that while Israel's security concerns remain important, U.S. policy toward Iran will always be guided by American national interests. JD VANCE SAYS IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM 'SUBSTANTIALLY' SET BACK AFTER 'PRECISE, SURGICAL' US STRIKES "Over the last year and a half, we've created the space necessary where the president believes – and I think that he's right – that we can get the long-term settlement to Iran's nuclear deal," Vance said. "Now, Israel may like that, they may not like that," he continued. "But fundamentally, we think this is in the best interest of the United States of America." Israel and Iran halted exchanges of military fire after a tumultuous weekend started by the IDF pressuring Trump’s fragile Middle East ceasefire. TRUMP BROKERS IRAN CEASEFIRE AS EXPERTS SAY REGIME’S ARSENAL IS SHATTERED BUT THREAT REMAINS The attacks mark the first time Iran and Israel have targeted each other since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire went into effect in early April. Vance signaled negotiations are showing signs of progress, saying Iran is putting "real things" on the table and arguing that a prolonged conflict is not ideal for Tehran. "The Iranians don't want this war to continue," the vice president told Fox News. "It's not in their best interest, and I think they're coming to the table, putting some real things on the table." FORMER WHITE HOUSE ENVOY HAS WARNING FOR TRUMP ON HOW NOT TO GET PLAYED BY IRAN Fox News host Jesse Watters asked Vance whether he believes the Iranians are trying to "play" the US at the negotiating table. "Everybody's always trying to play everybody," Vance responded. "I don't assume that anybody's acting in good faith." JD VANCE SAYS TRUMP IS 'LOCKED AND LOADED' TO RESTART MILITARY CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN IF NUCLEAR TALKS FAIL Vance expressed optimism that a finalized Middle East peace deal could be reached, while stressing that robust monitoring and inspections will be critical to ensure Iran keeps up their end of the nuclear deal. "We've been very involved in these negotiations," he said. "We're going to take the attitude of: ‘Accomplish the president's mission, but verify over the long term that the Iranians are keeping their end of the bargain.’ It's a tall order, but it's one that the president has put us in a good position to achieve." "The number one thing that went wrong with the Obama deal is that there was not a proper inspections regime to ensure that the Iranians could never build a nuclear weapon," Vance added. Vance emphasized how significant a victory a U.S.-Iran peace agreement would be for the United States. "If we get to this deal, it’s gonna be a home run win for the American people," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27786cee6011c3f4ec1531 San Francisco Voters Appear to Reject Tax Hike on Highly Paid C.E.O.s te 2026-06-09T02:20:28.016Z San Francisco Voters Appear to Reject Tax Hike on Highly Paid C.E.O.s The proposal was seen as a possible measure of how residents felt about the recent flood of money into the city as a result of the A.I. boom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27762cee6011c3f4ec14d8 Caitlin Clark buries clutch 31-foot jumper with time running out to give Indiana Fever 78-76 win te 2026-06-09T02:10:52.649Z Caitlin Clark buries clutch 31-foot jumper with time running out to give Indiana Fever 78-76 win It hasn't exactly been the easiest start to the 2026 WNBA season for the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark. After Clark missed most of 2025, expectations were high that she would return to her rookie season form for 2026. But after a strong start, it's been undeniably an unusually shaky and inconsistent run of production for the 24-year-old superstar. She put up more than 20 points in five straight games to the start the year, but failed to reach that level in four straight afterward. Despite a strong performance against the Golden State Valkyries, putting up 22 points along with nine assists and 44% shooting from 3-point range, Clark's struggled to maintain that momentum. She had five turnovers in the rematch with the Valkyries, then just six points against the Portland Fire on May 30. CAITLIN CLARK HELD TO JUST SIX POINTS IN FEVER'S BRUTAL BLOWOUT LOSS TO FIRE Saturday's loss to the New York Liberty was a microcosm of Clark's play thus far. Just 10 points on 28.6% from the field, 33.3% from three, three turnovers and five fouls. Though in a sign of her ability to contribute even when not at her best, she did add nine assists and seven rebounds. Entering Monday, she was just 14 for 50 from the floor in the Fever's most recent games. More surprisingly, she was just 6 of 22 on 3-point attempts. With the Fever just 5-5, Monday night's game against the Washington Mystics was an important opportunity to get back on track. And that's exactly what she did. CAITLIN CLARK DEFENDS COACH STEPHANIE WHITE AFTER SIDELINE CONFRONTATION SPARKS DEBATE Clark started out strong, scoring 10 points in the first quarter, going 2-5 from three. Coach Stephanie White left her on the bench for much of the second quarter, however, playing under 4 minutes total. Though she still found a way to impress with an incredible pass to find Myisha Hines-Allen for a layup. In the second half, however, she showed off some more of her trademark shooting. With seven minutes left in the third, Clark made a 25-foot jump shot, all while Cassandre Prosper interfered with her ability to land. The foul was deemed not to be flagrant, and Clark completed the rare four-point play. Despite the Fever opening up a sizable lead at that point, the Mystics battled back, whittling it down to just two points halfway through the fourth and one point with a minute remaining. Thanks to a loose ball foul, the Mystics took a one-point lead. But Clark drew contact in the lane, giving herself two free throws to give the Fever back the lead. She missed both. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But again, even while something is just a bit off with her shooting, she found a way to contribute. After a Mystics' turnover, Clark found Aliyah Boston with a beautiful half court pass to make it 75-74 Fever. The Mystics came right back, taking the lead 76-75 after a late foul. But then, the dagger. Sophie Cunningham threw a long, cross court pass to Clark on an in bounds play, and she buried a 31-footer to give the Fever the win, 78-76. After the run of questionable performances, Monday was much closer to a return to form for Clark. 19 points on 7-16 shooting, 4 of 10 from 3, five assists and a steal. Including the incredible game winner. With the win, the Fever improved to 6-5 ahead of their next game on Thursday against the Chicago Sky. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a277616ee6011c3f4ec14ba Nithya Raman Secures Second LA Mayor Spot, Ending Spencer Pratt’s Run te 2026-06-09T02:10:30.730Z Nithya Raman Secures Second LA Mayor Spot, Ending Spencer Pratt’s Run Nithya Raman, a progressive Democrat who entered the mayoral race at the last minute, secured the second spot to face Mayor Karen Bass in November. Her comeback sets up an intraparty battle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2773beee6011c3f4ec1442 Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart te 2026-06-09T02:00:30.170Z Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart Can Apple's new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27717bee6011c3f4ec13f4 Trump draws much different reaction at NBA Finals than he did at CFP national title game te 2026-06-09T01:50:51.849Z Trump draws much different reaction at NBA Finals than he did at CFP national title game President Donald Trump received a massive reaction from a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. As the national anthem was being sung, Trump was shown on the MSG big screen above the court, and a mixed reaction from the crowd ensued. While there was some cheering, as Trump saluted the crowd from his suite, the boos from those in attendance rang louder before the video panned back to NYPD officers holding flags on the court. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Trump was accompanied by his granddaughter, Kai Trump, who was on his right with her hand over her heart. Knicks owner James Dolan was also in the suite with Trump on his left when he was shown. This reception by fans in New York City was much different from another key sporting event this year – the College Football National Championship. College football fans ate up the moment that Trump was on the Jumbotron at Hard Rock Stadium. Similarly, Trump was shown during the national anthem before the game. As he was surrounded by his grandchildren, Trump waved to the crowd, who went raucous with cheers. SECRET SERVICE, TSA AND NYPD TRANSFORM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN INTO FORTRESS FOR TRUMP'S NBA FINALS VISIT New York fans clearly didn’t share the same sentiment as those from Florida. Trump’s arrival in New York involved enhanced security throughout the city. A security fence went up around MSG, Secret Service and more law enforcement officials performed their duties to the highest standard, which meant longer lines and wait times to get into the arena. NYPD also announced vehicles and pedestrian traffic were closed from West 30th Street to West 35th Street between Sixth Avenue and Eighth Avenue at 4 p.m. And watch parties in the area were canceled, with NYPD claiming it was because of security for Trump’s visit.   "The NYPD in coordination with the Secret Service made the decision for Game 3, where we have a presidential visit, that we could not support watch parties right outside of the Garden," Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a news conference. "We are looking forward to bringing back watch parties for Game 4. But I think New Yorkers are used to presidents coming to town, and they understand that that generally means lockdowns of areas and that's what you're going to see tonight at the Garden." MSG pushed back on NYPD’s stance, saying the permit was denied by local city officials rather than Trump’s presence. Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup. 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/6a276f3eee6011c3f4ec13bb No injuries reported in Monday's structure fire on Ramar Road te 2026-06-09T01:41:18.968Z No injuries reported in Monday's structure fire on Ramar Road BULLHEAD CITY — No injuries were reported Monday in a structure fire in the 1600 lot of Ramar Road. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a276873ee6011c3f4ec12b8 1600 Ramar Road.jpg te 2026-06-09T01:12:19.189Z 1600 Ramar Road.jpg No injuries were reported in a structure fire Monday in the 1600 block of Ramar Road. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a276845ee6011c3f4ec12a2 Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock te 2026-06-09T01:11:33.131Z Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock Key Points: State lawmakers aim to prevent homeowner associations from discriminating against pets based on breed, size or weight Legislation now awaits a House vote  The proposed law would still allow HOAs to adopt reasonable rules on pet behavior A legislative maneuver has given Arizona dog owners a new shot at barring homeowner associations from restricting pets based on breed, size or weight — but whether the full Senate will get to vote on it remains uncertain. The bill, Senate Bill 1582, was twice blocked from a hearing by a single Senate committee chairman. Supporters then attached it to an unrelated bill to route it around his committee — but whether Republican Senate leadership will allow a floor vote remains an open question. Legislation awaiting a roll-call vote in the House would spell out in Arizona law that any rules adopted by community associations about dogs are invalid if they limit the weight of the animal. Ditto any regulations that say certain breeds are not permitted. The issue, according to one activist, goes beyond allowing people to have the kinds of dogs they want. “We have seen an incredible increase in the number of abandonments at shelters across the state,” said Sam Richard, a lobbyist for the Humane World for Animals, the organization formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States. “So what we are looking for is ways in policy to encourage pet owners to stay united with their pets in every conceivable way,” he said. “And one of those ways is to prevent HOAs from restricting based on breed, size, or weight in any kind of measures.” Richard said there is evidence of the impact of association rules. For example, he said that most shelters have an intake form for those dropping off animals. “Of course, it’s not mandatory,” Richard said. “But for those who self-report, one of the reasons is housing.” That, he said, often takes the form of a dog owner moving into a community with regulations, whether single-family homes, townhomes, or condos, unaware when buying the property that existing rules preclude the pet from coming along. The measure also has the backing of the Best Friends Animal Society. “This section ensures that families are not subject to arbitrary restrictions on pets based on breed size or weight, policies that are not grounded in evidence and often lead to unnecessary relinquishment of beloved animals,” said lobbyist Gretchen Jacobs. Many restrictions, she said, are arbitrary. For example, some associations prohibit pit bulls. Others, she said, won’t allow residents to have chihuahuas “because they’re known to nip at people — allegedly.” But what’s lost in all that, Jacobs told lawmakers, is evidence that animals behave “based on their environment and the people that are guardians.” So what Senate Bill 1582 would do is replace any ban based on size, weight or breed with a provision that allows associations to adopt “reasonable rules” on both the number of dogs — or cats, for that matter — as well as their behavior. “An HOA can still keep a Great Dane from a community space,” Richard said. Similarly, he said it would be permissible to say that certain kinds of dogs cannot be in the community pool area. “But you can’t keep a resident from owning an animal in their own space that they fully own as a home,” Richard said. Dennis Legere, representing the Arizona Homeowners Coalition, told lawmakers that the measure provides a fair balance. He said it is based on common-law principles “that protect your right to make your own choices over what’s your property and the association’s right to protect everybody else from what you do — whether it’s your behaviors, your guest’s behaviors, your pet’s behaviors.” Alexis Glascock, who represents the Community Association Institute, said her organization is not opposed to the measure. It represents those who govern and manage homeowner associations. Gress had previously introduced the concept through House Bill 4017. He even got the full House to approve it on a 47-7 margin. But the bill stalled when assigned to the Senate Government Committee, and Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, who chairs that panel, refused to give it a hearing. Hoffman also quashed Senate Bill 1729, an identical measure introduced by fellow Republican Sen. John Kavanagh of Fountain Hills, before it ever got a hearing. Hoffman acknowledged he refused to hear either measure but would not explain his opposition. Here’s how supporters engineered the workaround. SB1582 was tagged onto a bill crafted by Sen. Kevin Payne. The Peoria Republican was pushing a proposal to set aside $3.2 million to fund a school safety program. That measure, in its original form, stalled because of the price tag. So Gress convinced Payne to allow his Senate-passed bill to be stripped of its original language and used for his proposal. Under legislative rules, if the now-amended SB1582 with its provision about pets gets final House approval, it then goes back to the full Senate — and not to Hoffman’s committee. And that would allow all senators to vote on whether they agree with the House amendments. An affirmative vote there would send the measure to the governor. Hoffman, however, said he’s not worried about being overridden. He said he believes that GOP leadership will never allow that vote to occur — even if what’s in the bill does have the support of the majority of lawmakers from both parties. “The Senate doesn’t circumvent chairmen,” he said. Even if the bill becomes law, that doesn’t resolve all problems. Richard said nothing in the legislation applies to apartments, which remain the legal property of the landlord. He said it would take separate legislation to address the rights of pet-owning apartment dwellers. The post Measure to protect pets from HOA discrimination faces committee roadblock first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27682bee6011c3f4ec127d California professor argues need for 'objective measures' after state drops ACT/SAT requirement te 2026-06-09T01:11:07.522Z California professor argues need for 'objective measures' after state drops ACT/SAT requirement A growing consortium of University of California professors is urging the state university system to bring back standardized testing, warning that the elimination of admissions tests has degraded academic readiness and forced instructors to teach "middle school math" to college undergraduates. More than 1,400 UC faculty members have signed an open letter calling on leadership to reinstate the SAT and ACT mathematics requirements for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) majors. The massive pushback follows a dramatic multi-year decline in student proficiency after the university went completely "test-blind" in 2021. Karajean Hyde, Co-Director of the UC Irvine Math Project and a Lecturer of Education, told Fox News Digital that objective benchmarks are desperately needed to restore academic baselines. "I'd say we need some objective measures to go along with the whole picture," Hyde said. "A student's not just a single number or a single letter, but standardized testing can play an important role in ensuring one level of measuring where that bar is so that the bar doesn't move." EDUCATION SECRETARY LINDA MCMAHON RIPS CALIFORNIA TRANS ATHLETE ‘COMPROMISE,’ TELLS NEWSOM TO ‘PICK A SIDE’ While Hyde is not directly involved in the university's internal admissions decisions, her work focuses heavily on K-12 educational outreach and preparing undergraduate STEM majors to become future educators. The open letter, spearheaded primarily by STEM faculty, notes that instructors are witnessing preparation gaps so severe that they must dedicate finite university class time to remedial math instruction. Data cited from diagnostic testing across several campuses—including UC Berkeley and UC San Diego—revealed that a significant portion of incoming calculus students displayed severe foundational deficits. Neetu Arnold, a Paulson Policy Analyst at the Manhattan Institute, told Fox News Digital that "grade inflation" in high schools has left universities flying blind. "I think these professors are dealing with the consequences of relying too heavily on grades, especially when grade inflation has made GPAs less informative," Arnold said. Arnold noted that the lack of standard metrics ultimately hurts both professors and students, resulting in a distinct loss of academic rigor across university classrooms. Because instructors are forced to slow down advanced lectures to catch up underprepared students, STEM courses have become increasingly polarized, leaving classrooms fractured between those ready for college-level work and those missing baseline skills. This disparity, Arnold warned, ultimately creates inequitable outcomes for the students themselves. Many are admitted into highly demanding majors without the foundational tools necessary to succeed, leading to higher drop-out or failure rates in critical gatekeeper courses. CALIFORNIA MOM SPEAKS WITH COMPASSION BUT BRUTAL HONESTY ABOUT PRESENCE OF TRANS ATHLETE IN DAUGHTER’S SPORT Hyde echoed these concerns, pointing out that an "A" grade no longer means the same thing across different school districts. "In the K-12 system, we're struggling a little bit with what does an 'A' mean? Does it mean they have content mastery? Do they work hard? Does it mean they do homework?" Hyde said. "And so we need to understand better who are those kids that actually know their content." The UC system initially halted standardized testing requirements during the pandemic in 2020. The policy was made permanent following the settlement of a 2019 lawsuit filed by advocacy groups who argued that the SAT and ACT were inherently biased against low-income students of color and students with disabilities. However, UC faculty signatures on the petition argue that eliminating the test has actually hindered true equity by masking preparation gaps rather than solving them. Hyde emphasized that standardized tests can act as a tool to spot talent in underserved areas, referencing successful localized programs in Southern California that provide free SAT prep to dozens of middle and high schools. HARVARD FACULTY VOTE TO CAP 'A' GRADES AT 20% IN SWEEPING EFFORT TO COMBAT DECADES OF GRADE INFLATION "Standardized tests – they can play a great role in ensuring more equitable access for students to reach that bar," Hyde noted, adding that foundational standards must be raised starting in kindergarten. "I absolutely don't believe the bar should be lowered for what we're expecting out of our STEM students in the university system. My angle then is how do we ensure that students are coming ready to reach the bar that's needed at the university level," she said. The faculty's demand comes as elite institutions nationwide—including Dartmouth, Yale, Brown, and Princeton—have completely reversed their test-optional or test-blind policies over the last two years, citing internal data showing that standardized test scores remain the single best predictor of a student's college success. The University of California Board of Regents did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a276800ee6011c3f4ec1254 ICE will stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees te 2026-06-09T01:10:24.497Z ICE will stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2765c0ee6011c3f4ec121b New Jersey Democrats advance bill criminalizing interference with abortion, transgender healthcare te 2026-06-09T01:00:48.482Z New Jersey Democrats advance bill criminalizing interference with abortion, transgender healthcare A New Jersey Assembly committee on Monday advanced a Democratic-backed bill that would criminalize individuals who interfere with access to transgender and reproductive health care. The Assembly Appropriations Committee approved the measure along party lines, clearing the way for a potential full vote in the Legislature later this week before reaching Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill for her signature. If enacted, the measure would make New Jersey the first state in the nation to explicitly criminalize such interference. First introduced in the summer of 2024, the legislation would establish a new criminal offense for "interference with reproductive health services," including abortion procedures. The New Jersey Monitor indicated that the measure would also protect access to transgender healthcare for minors, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy and related mental health treatments. NEW YORK GOV. HOCHUL SIGNS LAW PROTECTING ABORTION PILL PRESCRIBERS AFTER DOCTOR INDICTED IN LOUISIANA Protections would extend to individuals who travel to New Jersey from jurisdictions where abortion is restricted or illegal. Health care providers and facilities would also be shielded under the proposal, which includes legal penalties for alleged interference originating from outside the state. "This bill is to protect healthcare. Not a political debate. Not a culture war talking point. Healthcare," bill sponsor Sen. Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex, previously said, according to the New Jersey Monitor. "Our law enforcement will not carry out another state’s agenda." According to the outlet, Republican lawmakers and opponents argued Monday that the bill could infringe on free speech rights, further erode parental rights and effectively make New Jersey a "sanctuary state" for certain providers. PRO-LIFE CENTER FIGHTS NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S 'FISHING EXPEDITION' IN SUPREME COURT BATTLE Gregory Quinlan, founder and leader of the conservative advocacy group Center for Garden State Families, said anti-abortion activists could face arrest simply for praying outside clinics or engaging in what he described as "sidewalk counseling" sessions, the outlet reported. Despite the criticism, Ruiz has previously said the bill "is not a violation of First Amendment rights," according to the New Jersey Monitor.  According to the bill, medical entities and public officials will be barred from disclosing patient information without explicit consent, further strengthening privacy protections. The measure would also make it a fourth-degree crime to harass, harm or block individuals from accessing or providing such services, while extending protections to providers against extradition to states that have criminalized reproductive or transgender treatments. Violators who inflict significant bodily injury on individuals who receive such services could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000. Beyond criminal penalties, the proposal would also allow for civil litigation and authorize the state attorney general to seek injunctions and financial penalties against alleged violators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27637dee6011c3f4ec1187 Spurs coach Mitch Johnson contradicts how his star feels about Trump's presence before Game 3 te 2026-06-09T00:51:09.615Z Spurs coach Mitch Johnson contradicts how his star feels about Trump's presence before Game 3 The heightened security and anticipation for President Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night at Madison Square Garden didn’t please at least one of the San Antonio Spurs stars. De’Aaron Fox said Trump, who became the first sitting president in history to attend an NBA Finals game after entering MSG 40 minutes prior to tip-off, was "inconvenient on everybody else." But his head coach, Mitch Johnson, had a contradicting statement about the situation. "No, I have not felt any inconvenience or – we’ve got a big game tonight," Johnson responded during a pre-game presser conference, "and trying to continue to find a way to play closer to our standard and our identity than we had in the first two games. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "There’s a lot going on, and I’d much rather be a part of it than not." The enhanced security protocols, which included Secret Service, TSA and more joining the NYPD, shook up midtown Manhattan around MSG on Monday. A security wall was placed around the arena, while those fans lucky enough to snag tickets have been seen moving in slow masses due to the extra security checkpoints. DEMOCRAT HAKEEM JEFFRIES RIPS TRUMP FOR "RUINING" KNICKS' FIRST NBA FINALS GAME IN 27 YEARS Fox spoke at the Spurs’ shootaround on Monday, where he was admittedly irked about his usual routine being changed. "We got, obviously, more security. We gotta like send stuff early. I think our busses are a little earlier." Fox also noted being "screened like it’s TSA," with photos surfacing on social media of Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama getting screened by security personnel before entering "The Garden." "It’s a little inconvenient for the people that’s got to play, but it is what it is," Fox added. Knicks head coach Mike Brown didn’t answer when asked if it was appropriate for the president to attend the game, but he did answer what his own commute was like back at home after winning the first two games of this best-of-seven series on the road. "A lot of people text me all the time about this and that, and for me, my focus is just what’s next and what’s in front of me, and Game 3 is front of us right now. I feel our group is that way, too," he said. "Coming here, I stayed downtown because we were practicing here. So I stayed downtown at the team hotel. I’ve never done that on a game before. But it’s easier because we’re practicing here, and so staying downtown and coming from our hotel to here was shorter driver or a shorter commute than what I’m used to coming from Westchester County." Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup. 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/6a276353ee6011c3f4ec1169 Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks te 2026-06-09T00:50:27.607Z Mercor’s Brendan Foody calls out Sequoia over ‘dual-pricing’ valuation tricks Sequoia is just one of the top firms that sells same equity at two different prices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a275eb9ee6011c3f4ec10c2 Platner floats jailing billionaires in fiery pre-primary speech pushing far-left agenda te 2026-06-09T00:30:49.369Z Platner floats jailing billionaires in fiery pre-primary speech pushing far-left agenda Scandal-plagued Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner used a fiery pre-primary address to pitch universal health care, wealth taxes, a Green New Deal and other far-left agenda items, like floating an idea that billionaires should be jailed for looking at political ads "the wrong way" in remarks about campaign finance reform. The comment about jailing billionaires earned the candidate backlash from his Republican critics, who pointed out some of Platner's biggest endorsers are funded by billionaires, highlighted the "Marxist dystopian" nature of the remarks, and joked that Platner must have some sort of affinity for locking people up against their will, referring to recent allegations from an ex-girlfriend. "We need to get money out of politics. We need to get rid of Citizens United. And, if I had my way, elections would last two months, they will be publicly funded and if a billionaire looked at a TV ad the wrong way, we'd put 'em in jail," Platner told a crowd of constituents Sunday night in Maine, earning applause. The comments came as Platner was laying out his far-left agenda and railing against conservatives, including calling President Donald Trump "dumb." "That's one way to thank some of his own supporters for their generosity!" quipped veteran Republican strategist Colin Reed, who pointed to Platner's prominent endorsers, like Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., who received several contributions last month from billionaires like George Soros, Pat Stryker, Jon Stryker and Jennifer Pritzker, according to campaign finance watchdog OpenSecrets. PLATNER’S ANTI-CORPORATE CRUSADE HITS AWKWARD SNAG AS RECEIPTS TELL ANOTHER STORY "Why worry about slowly slipping into a Marxist dystopia? With Graham Platner, you can sprint toward it!" Jason Savage, Executive Director of the Maine GOP, said in response to Platner's stump speech remarks about jailing billionaires. "Dude is big on locking people in rooms against their will, apparently," joked CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings, an apparent reference to recent reporting on Platner’s past romantic relationships, including one ex-girlfriend’s allegation that he once twisted her arm behind her back, pushed her into a bedroom and held the door shut from the other side. Platner has denied the allegations. ‘HE HATED WOMEN’: EXPLOSIVE ABUSE, NEW NAZI TATTOO ALLEGATIONS FROM EXES ROCK PLATNER'S CAMPAIGN Platner’s campaign has been dogged by controversies since he emerged as a progressive challenger in Maine’s closely watched Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, including recent complaints from multiple ex-girlfriends about his behavior during their relationships. The reports included accusations from one of Platner's ex-girlfriends, Lyndsey Fifield, who told The New York Times about being trapped in a room by Platner during their relationship more than a decade ago. "The Platner campaign has already spent more than $14 million and we aren't even past the primary," Shawn Roderick, a spokesperson for the Collins campaign told Fox News Digital. "Does Graham Platner really think that American taxpayers should be paying his high-priced political consultants and the tech billionaires who own the platforms where he does his advertising? He is floating this idea to distract from the many disturbing problems his campaign has faced over the past two weeks." Platner has also been facing backlash for exchanging sexually explicit messages with multiple women early in his marriage on the platform Kik. Following those reports, Platner was found to still have an active profile on Kik, an anonymous messaging app that has faced criticism from child-safety groups and law enforcement officials. The profile reportedly featured a shirtless mirror selfie of Platner with a towel around his waist, which Republican staffers later appeared to mock outside the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee by showing up in towels. SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER SENT EXPLICIT TEXTS TO MULTIPLE WOMEN WHILE MARRIED, WIFE SAYS: REPORT Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, reportedly disclosed the messages to campaign officials during an internal vetting process, and the campaign has acknowledged the messages existed while arguing the matter was addressed privately between Platner and his wife. Meanwhile, Platner has argued that the allegations from former girlfriends are politically motivated, while his campaign has accused critics and national media outlets of focusing on private matters and personal attacks rather than the issues affecting Maine voters. By the time those controversies hit the news, Platner had already faced scrutiny over a tattoo that critics identified as a Nazi-linked symbol, which he later covered up and said he was not aware of its meaning when he got it. One of Platner's former staffers, Genevieve McDonald, alleged that even though Platner has said he was unaware of the symbol’s association with Nazis when he got the tattoo years ago, he has been aware of its meaning for some time. Platner also apologized after his old Reddit posts resurfaced in which he made a series of inflammatory comments about rape, race, political violence, police, rural Americans and military veterans. Platner has said his views have changed and that some of his past comments reflected a darker period in his life after military service. Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) for comment but did not hear back in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a275c86ee6011c3f4ec106b Carville doesn't 'feel sorry' for urging Democrats to move on from the Kamala Harris era te 2026-06-09T00:21:26.727Z Carville doesn't 'feel sorry' for urging Democrats to move on from the Kamala Harris era Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville argued on Sunday that former Vice President Kamala Harris should be satisfied with her political record and step aside from the 2028 presidential race. There are numerous high-profile candidates who are expected to compete for the Democratic Party nomination in 2028. Harris, who initially faced a wave of praise after she stepped in for then-President Joe Biden, suffered a historic defeat to President Trump in 2024. She has been advised by numerous public figures to step out of the spotlight and give another candidate a chance. One listener named Charles all the way from New Zealand, wrote to the show, asking them why they think Harris would not be a viable candidate, suggesting that if Biden had backed out earlier, she might have won. Al Hunt, Carville's co-host, swatted that suggestion down, declaring, "Charles, on this one, we're not on the same page." CARVILLE CLAIMS DEMOCRATS DON'T WANT TO ASSOCIATE WITH ANYONE FROM FAILED 2024 HARRIS CAMPAIGN IN 2028 "I thought she was a bad candidate in 2024. I thought she was a bad candidate in 2019. Terrible candidate when she at one point was thought to have a good chance to get the nomination until she campaigned," Hunt added. "I don't think if Joe had gotten out earlier, which he should have, a year earlier, I think there would have been a open contest. I don't think she would have won, and I don't think she's a viable candidate in 2028. I hope she doesn't run." Carville, who has previously described the Harris campaign's impressive budget as the "most ineffective $2 billion ever spent," began with a lighter touch, saying Harris should be proud of what she actually has accomplished. "Vice President Harris was the district attorney for San Francisco – major city – was the attorney general of California, to say a major state would be an understatement. Largest state in the country. She was then the United States senator from California. Okay, it's pretty, pretty stout. Then she was vice president. That's really stout. And then she was the uncontested nominee of her party," he recalled. "You know what? She's had an incredible political career," he continued. "Literally 99.98572% of any politician would give their right arm to have a career that successful. I do not feel sorry for her. You had the greatest gift that anybody can have. You had a chance." KAMALA HARRIS REVEALS TIMETABLE FOR MAKING MAJOR POLITICAL DECISION IN DEEP BLUE STATE "I don't see any possibility that the Democrats are going to go back to 2024," Carville said, suggesting Democrats simply wish to disassociate from that era completely. Carville went on to suggest that while people in the party do not dislike Harris as a person, and respect what she has done, nonetheless, "Exit stage left, stage right, I don't care. It's just — you've had a real, real profound political career." He did suggest one viable avenue for her political career, however. "Who knows? Maybe as a Democratic president they'll put you in the Supreme Court. You couldn't do no worse than what the f--- we got there now." Fox News Digital reached out to Kamala Harris and did not receive an immediate reply. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a275c72ee6011c3f4ec1062 Knicks, Spurs players react as President Trump's Game 3 visit to MSG brings tighter security te 2026-06-09T00:21:06.728Z Knicks, Spurs players react as President Trump's Game 3 visit to MSG brings tighter security Madison Square Garden is not playing around with President Donald Trump's attendance at Game 3. Security has been amped up, and it's rubbing some players the wrong way as the arena braces for its highest-profile guest yet. Even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has expressed appreciation for Trump's attendance, acknowledging it is a bona fide ratings boost. Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited. SECRET SERVICE, TSA AND NYPD TRANSFORM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN INTO FORTRESS FOR TRUMP'S NBA FINALS VISIT Fox shared ahead of Game 3 in New York City that the heightened security at MSG has become something of a nuisance. "I think the president being here just makes it inconvenient on everybody else," Fox said Monday. "We got, obviously, more security. We gotta send stuff early. I think our buses are a little earlier." "We’re getting screened like it’s TSA," Fox added. "It’s a little inconvenient for the people that got to play, but it is what it is." Fans attending Game 3 will also undergo additional security screenings due to Trump's appearance. Meanwhile, with Trump set to celebrate his 80th birthday later this week, Anunoby was asked about the president's expected appearance at Game 3. "He’ll just be there watching the game. We’re going to go as usual, play our game, try to win the game," Anunoby said matter-of-factly. Given how polarizing Trump remains, attention quickly turned to which NBA players might publicly support his attendance. Others have argued that the president's presence should be treated as an honor. Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama also became a topic of discussion after standing with his arms folded during the national anthem before Game 1. Trump, however, had no criticism when asked about the moment. "Wemby’s a great player," Trump said. "I say, ‘How do you guard this guy?’" While Hart has not publicly commented on Trump's attendance, Knicks guard Josh Hart is among the more outspoken players participating in the Finals. Hart posted a tweet about Trump in November 2020 that read, "YESSIR!!!! GET TRUMP'S DUMBA** OUT THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!" The Knicks enter Game 3 with a 2-0 series lead, and history is firmly on their side: teams that take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals go on to win the championship nearly 87% of the time. 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Raman, a member of the Los Angeles City Council and Democratic Socialists of America, has served as chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee since 2023. She has also been dubbed a Mamdani-style socialist, referring to far-left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. LA CITY COUNCILWOMAN PREVIOUSLY BACKED BY DSA RUNNING FOR MAYOR IN PRIMARY CHALLENGE TO BASS In her view, there is more the city could be doing to address not just its homelessness problem, but also increasing housing supply, maintaining public safety, furthering climate goals and pushing back against federal immigration enforcement efforts. "We can bring LA back to what it really is: one of the most creative, beautiful and most hopeful places in the world. But only if we come together to fight for it," Raman said in a campaign video. During the race, Raman pitched herself as a hopeful alternative to Bass’ leadership and what she called a fear-fueled campaign from Spencer Pratt, a rightward-leaning independent who gained traction in the closing weeks of the campaign. SPENCER PRATT TELLS BILL MAHER HE WOULD ARREST HIM AS LA MAYOR FOR SMOKING POT IN FRONT OF KIDS "We have a mayor who has failed to lead this city and, on the other hand, a right-wing extremist, powered by MAGA, who’s channeling people’s frustrations about this city into fear and anger and hatred," Raman said. Bass, who first came into office in 2022, argues she has a track record that is taking the city in the right direction. Despite fending off criticisms about the Palisade fires, a stubbornly visible homelessness population and budget deficits, Bass argued she’s taken steps to address all of those areas in her three years in the role. "Los Angeles is at a turning point. After decades of rising homelessness, under-built housing and a shrinking police force, it’s Mayor Karen Bass who finally stepped up to change how City Hall works," Bass’s website reads. "Homelessness is down, more housing is being built and LAPD is hiring new officers." LOS ANGELES MAYOR BASS SAYS 'HELL YEAH' SHE REGRETS GHANA TRIP AFTER WILDFIRES RAVAGED CITY Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed Bass last week. Bass originally won election in 2022 in a 54.8% to 45.2% victory over independent challenger Rick J. Caruso. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a275892ee6011c3f4ec0fba Weight loss drug use has skyrocketed. Has it changed the way people dine out? te 2026-06-09T00:04:34.974Z Weight loss drug use has skyrocketed. Has it changed the way people dine out? 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a275853ee6011c3f4ec0f9f FOOD-RESTAURANTS-WEIGHTLOSS-DRUGS-FILEPIC-5-MI te 2026-06-09T00:03:31.039Z FOOD-RESTAURANTS-WEIGHTLOSS-DRUGS-FILEPIC-5-MI Alexander Ringleb, owner of Burgermeister Miami, shows off the size of a slider as compared to the regular-sized burger at his Brickell restaurant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27583eee6011c3f4ec0f96 Mayo Clinic Minute: Discover the health benefits of farro te 2026-06-09T00:03:10.501Z Mayo Clinic Minute: Discover the health benefits of farro Farro is an ancient grain that resembles brown rice, and is packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Popular in Italy, this healthy dish is gaining favor in the U.S. for its versatility and health benefits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27582aee6011c3f4ec0f8d ask the doctors te 2026-06-09T00:02:50.016Z ask the doctors Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a275814ee6011c3f4ec0f84 After her bout of amnesia, a $59,000 billing dispute wouldn’t go away te 2026-06-09T00:02:28.718Z After her bout of amnesia, a $59,000 billing dispute wouldn’t go away On April 10, 2025, several hours after finishing a hike in Sedona, Arizona, Jan Anderson started repeating herself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2757feee6011c3f4ec0f7b Heap of raw Farro grains te 2026-06-09T00:02:06.723Z Heap of raw Farro grains Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2757e7ee6011c3f4ec0f72 bill of the month te 2026-06-09T00:01:43.770Z bill of the month Jan Anderson experienced an episode of temporary amnesia in 2025 after a morning hike in Sedona, Arizona. She’s spent the past year trying to resolve $59,000 worth of unpaid hospital charges that her insurer wouldn’t cover. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a2757d2ee6011c3f4ec0f69 Scene pkg June 8 te 2026-06-09T00:01:22.567Z Scene pkg June 8 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a27579eee6011c3f4ec0f37 Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD te 2026-06-09T00:00:30.160Z Rogue swimmer arrested after diving into 11-acre Central Park lake in failed attempt to escape NYPD A rogue swimmer who tried to evade police in New York City by taking a dip in a Central Park lake was arrested Monday, authorities said. Officers with the New York Police Department (NYPD) were initially attempting to arrest the man on charges of petty larceny in Harlem, the NYPD told Fox News Digital. GOOD SAMARITANS HELP STOP ALLEGED PARK PREDATOR MONTHS AFTER REPEAT OFFENDER RELEASED: REPORT Determined to avoid custody, the 23-year-old suspect fled into nearby Central Park and dove into the Harlem Meer, an 11-acre lake at the northeast end of the park. REPEAT OFFENDER STREET RACING AT 106 MPH MOWS DOWN EMT AFTER PREVIOUSLY KILLING SOMEONE IN CRASH: POLICE Video captured an NYPD helicopter hovering directly above the lake as the suspect attempted to swim to the opposite shore. NYPD divers eventually entered the water, retrieved the swimmer, and placed him under arrest, police said. He was transported to Mount Sinai Morningside hospital in stable condition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home