https://meenews.co/post/69e0f296d8d5dabda3964f10 US kills 3 alleged drug traffickers in another Eastern Pacific strike te 2026-04-16T14:30:46.609Z US kills 3 alleged drug traffickers in another Eastern Pacific strike The U.S. military carried out its third strike in days against suspected narco-terrorist targets in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men aboard an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in a lethal operation, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The lethal kinetic strike targeted a vessel operated by what SOUTHCOM called Designated Terrorist Organizations, though it did not immediately provide additional details about the identities of those killed or the specific groups involved. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operation," SOUTHCOM said in a statement on X. "Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action," the command said. HEGSETH SAYS US STRIKES FORCE SOME CARTEL LEADERS TO HALT DRUG OPERATIONS No U.S. military forces were harmed during the operation, it added. The latest strike comes after SOUTHCOM said the U.S. military conducted similar strikes in the Eastern Pacific earlier this week. US MILITARY KILLS 2 SUSPECTED CARTEL OPERATIVES IN LATEST EASTERN PACIFIC LETHAL STRIKE, SOUTHCOM SAYS Two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking were killed in a strike on Monday, while four alleged narco-terrorists were killed in another strike on Tuesday, the command previously said. The U.S. military has carried out dozens of strikes in recent months on suspected drug-smuggling vessels as part of a broader campaign to dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations. SOUTHCOM is responsible for military operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including counter-narcotics missions aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks that threaten U.S. interests. Fox News Digital’s Michael Sinkewicz and Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0f09fd8d5dabda3964e9b Altman attack suspect referenced Luigi Mangione as copycat fears grow te 2026-04-16T14:22:23.834Z Altman attack suspect referenced Luigi Mangione as copycat fears grow A Texas man accused of firebombing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home referenced alleged killer Luigi Mangione in online messages months before the attack, as authorities warn of a potential copycat trend. Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, suggested "Luigi’ing some tech CEOs" in an online exchange with producers of "The Last Invention" podcast, according to The Wall Street Journal, which reviewed screenshots of messages with the podcast producers. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December 2024. Moreno-Gama recorded the interview in January, describing his shift from a self-described online enthusiast to an activist consumed by fears about artificial intelligence, the outlet reported. He later downplayed the Mangione remarks and rejected violence. FBI RAIDS TEXAS HOME OF SUSPECT ACCUSED OF THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT SAM ALTMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE "I understand the frustration with a person who might advocate for that, but it’s not practical," Moreno-Gama said, according to the outlet. "It’s not worth it," he added. Moreno-Gama is accused of traveling from Texas to San Francisco in a planned attempt to kill Altman. Early Friday morning, he allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at Altman’s home, setting an exterior gate on fire before fleeing. No injuries were reported, and officials have not said whether Altman was home at the time. Less than an hour later, investigators said Moreno-Gama arrived at OpenAI’s headquarters about three miles away, where he allegedly threatened to burn the building down and kill anyone inside. Surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the glass doors, police said. DISGRUNTLED WORKER INVOKES LUIGI MANGIONE IN $500M WAREHOUSE INFERNO HE FILMED IN ANTI-CAPITALIST RAGE: FEDS Authorities arrested him outside the building, where he was allegedly carrying a jug of kerosene, a lighter and writings expressing hostility toward artificial intelligence. Sources familiar with the investigation previously told Fox News Digital the suspect had what they described as a manifesto, a multi-part document that included a list of AI executives and investors along with their names and addresses. Moreno-Gama appeared in a San Francisco courtroom but did not enter a plea on multiple charges, including attempted murder. A judge granted a delay in his arraignment, and he is due back in court on May 5. The reference comes amid growing fears of copycat incidents tied to Mangione. In a separate case, a California man is accused of deliberately setting an April 7 fire that destroyed a 1.2 million-square-foot Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario. Prosecutors said the suspect, Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, of Highland, invoked Mangione while filming the fire and complaining about wages. Abdulkarim has pleaded not guilty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0f08cd8d5dabda3964e92 Former Disney teen star exposes chilling warning signs of predatory behavior in Hollywood te 2026-04-16T14:22:04.056Z Former Disney teen star exposes chilling warning signs of predatory behavior in Hollywood Former boy band members Ricky Garcia and Lance Bass are shedding light on the dark side of the entertainment industry, warning that young artists are often targeted by predators who exploit fame, money and power. Garcia, 28, who starred on the Disney show "Best Friends Whenever," was a member of the boy band Forever in Your Mind. Bass, 46, rose to global stardom alongside Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick as members of *NSYNC, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Both singers appeared in the new Investigation Discovery docuseries "Boy Band Confidential," which explores the highs and lows of boy band fame. "Boy Band Confidential" premiered April 13 and 14 on Investigation Discovery. NICK LACHEY RECALLS 98 DEGREES TOUR BUS HAVING A BOOK LISTING AGE OF CONSENT IN EVERY US STATE During an interview with Fox News Digital at the docuseries' premiere, Garcia, who previously won a multi-million dollar sexual abuse lawsuit against his former manager, issued a warning about predatory behavior in show business. "I think it's the number one focus that people in the industry should be aware of," he said. "It seems like it's all glitz and glamor to people, but the reality is there's people that are abusing others." "They use power, money, fame — all of it," Garcia continued. "Like cars and houses and money." "I think that is very enticing and people use that against somebody that's very vulnerable, very fresh in the industry so I would be on the lookout for that," he added. DONNY OSMOND USES AI TO SING WITH HIS 14-YEAR-OLD SELF Garcia went on to say that artists examine their purpose for aspiring to careers in the entertainment industry. "Like, 'Do you love the music or are you just trying to be famous?'" he said. Reflecting on his own experience, Garcia identified early red flags for young artists and their families. ROBLOX CHILD SAFETY WARNING AFTER NEBRASKA KIDNAPPING CASE "I think the warning signs particularly is being isolated or being treated special," he said. "I'm just speaking for myself too, that was my experience. I was very isolated and I was picked off and...I was treated very specially." WATCH HERE: FORMER BOY BAND MEMBER RICKY GARCIA EXPOSES HOW PREDATORS TARGET YOUNG STARS IN THE INDUSTRY "If somebody is just treating you super nice and doing the dinners and doing all the fancy things for you, I would say that's not a great sign," Garcia continued. "It feels good in the moment, but you have to think about, 'OK, why is this person treating you this way? I don't really know them, so there must be a hidden motive.'" "It's hard, because you wanna trust people, you wanna love people, but there's always a hidden agenda, especially for agents and managers and there has to be a very clear boundary, I think, with family and parents and even guardians," he said. "You need to know who is your safe person to talk to. There has to be really big communication." ETHAN HAWKE CALLS CELEBRITY 'POISON' FOR YOUNG ACTORS IN HOLLYWOOD While speaking with Fox News Digital, Bass also shared his advice for how people can protect themselves against potential predators. "There's going to be predators everywhere no matter what business you're in — they are everywhere," he said. "So we have to be our own advocate for all of that — our family, our friends, our inner circle — we all have to be on the lookout for each other." WATCH HERE: RICKY GARCIA SAYS NEW DOCUSERIES ‘BOY BAND CONFIDENTIAL’ REVEALS A DEEPER SIDE OF FAME "Just rely on your family and your circle but just know that you're always — someone's always coming after you," Bass added. "No matter what it is — someone's coming after you." HOW THE NELSON TWINS WENT FROM PACKING ARENAS TO BEING 'F---ING BROKE' DESPITE MAKING MILLIONS Bass, who shares twins Alexander and Violet with his husband Michael Turchin, also offered guidance for parents whose children want to pursue careers in the entertainment industry. WATCH HERE: FORMER *NSYNC MEMBER LANCE BASS WARNS ‘PREDATORS ARE EVERYWHERE’ ACROSS THE INDUSTRIES "Parents know that you're not the star," he said. "Listen to your kid, make sure that they are getting enough rest and also find an entertainment lawyer, not just a lawyer, an entertainment lawyer to protect yourself." In 2019, Garcia filed a lawsuit against his former manager, Joby Harte, alleging he was groomed and sexually abused over several years beginning when he was 12-years-old. In court documents obtained by People magazine and the Hollywood Reporter at the time, Garcia stated that Harte sexually assaulted and raped him "dozens of times" while he was a teenager. Garcia also said that Harte groomed him to be a "sexual plaything that could be passed around his friends in the business." 'BRADY BUNCH' STAR SAYS HE WENT 'FULLY OFF THE RAILS' IN HIS 20S AFTER GROWING UP ON HIT SHOW The case went to trial, and in March 2024, a Los Angeles jury found Harte liable for childhood sexual abuse, gender violence and intentional infliction of emotional misery. Garcia was awarded $5.5 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages. While speaking with Fox News Digital, Garcia reflected on coming forward about the abuse he suffered and how he feels years after sharing his story. "I think I'm stronger than ever, honestly," he said. "It wasn't even just me, it was people around me, my family, my friends, my wife, who were able to give me strength to be vocal about it. To put a perspective in place to where like, 'Hey, this is not just about you.' It's hard to share, but those are some of the most freeing things that you can do is opening up about just all the hard things — bad, good, ugly, all of it." BACKSTREET BOYS' BRIAN LITTRELL CLAIMS HE WAS 'STRUCK' BY TRESPASSER ON FLORIDA PROPERTY IN HEATED ARGUMENT "And you gotta think about you're saving somebody's life," Garcia continued. "You're preventing somebody from going through what you've been through. So if you can save one person from going though that suffering, then I think you've won." "Boy Band Confidential" also explores the legacy of disgraced manager Lou Pearlman, the talent manager behind some of the biggest boy bands including the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC. Pearlman created and managed *NSYNC in the 1990s, maintaining control over the band's contracts, finances and career direction. BACKSTREET BOYS' BRIAN LITTRELL SAYS FLORIDA BEACH FIGHT LED TO DEATH THREATS AGAINST HIS FAMILY In 1999, *NSYNC sued Pearlman for fraud, misrepresentation and financial exploitation, alleging they were underpaid while he took a disproportionate share of their earnings. The case was settled out of court, with Pearlman receiving a payment to release *NSYNC from their contract, and they later signed with Jive Records. WATCH HERE: JOEY FATONE REFLECTS ON *NSYNC FAME, MONEY STRUGGLES AND COMEBACK In the early 2000s, Pearlman was accused of running a massive Ponzi scheme and he was charged with conspiracy, money laundering and making false claims in bankruptcy in 2007. Pearlman was later convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison, where he died in 2016 of cardiac arrest at the age of 62. While speaking with Fox News Digital, Bass recalled how he and his fellow bandmates persevered in their efforts to break free from Pearlman's control. FORMER CHILD STAR JENNETTE MCCURDY REVEALS GROOMING ‘RED FLAG’ SHE MISSED DATING OLDER MAN AT 18 "I think all good usually rises to the top and, you know, you just had to wait for that moment," he said. "We had a lot of things thrown at us, a lot of wrenches in our career, but it only made us stronger, braver, and I don't think I'd be here today if I didn't go through that adversity." The "Dancing with the Stars" alum also shared his thoughts on revisiting his experience with Pearlman during the height of *NSYNC's fame while participating in "Boy Band Confidential." "Looking back at things, especially shows like this and I see old footage of myself — I hardly recognize myself," he said. "I mean, that was many years ago, but I do see in my eyes a lot of the struggle that I was going through, being put in a business like this and with the market that we had, it was a little joke on me." Bass continued, "I see sadness, but also see a lot of happiness too of what I got to go through. I was so lucky to be able to be put in that position and come out of it like this. So I don't regret any of it." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER During his interview with Fox News Digital, Garcia reflected on what he hopes viewers of "Boy Band Confidential" take away from the docuseries. "I think what I'm excited for the viewers to see is just a little more in-depth, maybe they're seeing some of their favorite artists get vulnerable, and I think we can all appreciate when somebody is willing to just break down the barriers and just open up about things that were really hard to share and even good things like the good memories," he said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "There's a vulnerability that I think a lot of the fans and the viewers, even including myself — I'm a fan and also an artist, and it's a beautiful thing," Garcia continued. "I'm just very excited to see the fans. I'm excited to see their reactions." Bass, who told Fox News Digital that his former bandmate Fatone persuaded him to take part in the docuseries, said he hoped audiences would recognize that there were both negative and positive aspects to the boy band era. "It's a great cautionary tale for anyone going into the music industry, especially at our age," he said. "And I hope this is gonna be more of a celebration of what we all went through." "It's fun club that we all kind of joined, and it'll be nice to kind of see how everyone saw it as they grew up," Bass added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0f078d8d5dabda3964e89 Frat house turns into crime scene after member allegedly sexually assaults woman, police say te 2026-04-16T14:21:44.371Z Frat house turns into crime scene after member allegedly sexually assaults woman, police say A University of Arkansas student is facing multiple charges after allegedly strangling and raping a woman at a fraternity house along the edge of campus. Crew Kvern, 19, was arrested on charges of rape, aggravated assault and third-degree battery in Washington County on April 12, according to jail records obtained by Fox News Digital.  An affidavit revealed that on March 17, Kvern and the unidentified victim allegedly met for the first time near Kvern’s workplace on Dickson Street, 5 News reported. ALLEGED HAZING DEATH TIED TO SECRETIVE RUSH NIGHT IGNITES ARRESTS AND FRAT RECKONING The pair then reportedly moved to the University of Arkansas’ Kappa Sigma fraternity house, where Kvern lived at the time, authorities said. Upon arriving at the home, authorities reportedly allege Kvern demanded sex from the victim.  When the victim refused to consent, Kvern allegedly slapped and punched her before raping her, according to the outlet. ‘EXTREME’ HAZING ALLEGATIONS FORCE FRATERNITY SUSPENSION, INVESTIGATION AT MAJOR US UNIVERSITY The victim reportedly told authorities that during the incident, Kvern allegedly put his hands around her neck repeatedly and made it difficult for her to breathe.  The unidentified woman also alleged that she was afraid to deny Kvern’s advances after he punched a door and told her "it would be easy for him to throw her to the floor and break her rib cage," the outlet reported. Upon being interviewed by the school’s police department on March 20, Kvern reportedly told authorities the interaction was "totally consensual."  GOT A TIP? An affidavit revealed six people who were interviewed as part of the investigation corroborated the victim’s statements, according to 5 News. FOLLOW US ON X A crime log also reportedly indicated additional accusations included terroristic threatening and false imprisonment.  GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The incident is only the latest in a string of reported rapes allegedly committed at campus residences during the ongoing academic year, according to 5 News. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Kvern was reportedly released on a $100,000 bond one day after his arrest. He is expected to appear in court on May 6.  The University of Arkansas, Kappa Sigma’s national chapter and Kvern’s attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0f064d8d5dabda3964e80 Justice Thomas warns progressivism is a threat to America in rare public remarks te 2026-04-16T14:21:24.747Z Justice Thomas warns progressivism is a threat to America in rare public remarks Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a blistering critique of modern-day progressivism in a rare public speech on Wednesday, describing the modern political philosophy as a threat to America's founding principles. Speaking to a packed auditorium of students and faculty at the University of Texas at Austin to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas, the Supreme Court's longest-serving justice, urged the nation to revisit the philosophical foundations of U.S. governance. He said Wednesday that values embraced by the nation's founders have "fallen out of favor" in recent decades and urged younger generations to stand up for their principles. "I think if we don’t stand up and take ownership of our country, and take responsibility for it, we are slowly letting others control how we think and what we think," he told the audience.  SUPREME COURT SKEPTICAL OF TRUMP BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ORDER, ROBERTS QUESTIONS ARGUMENT IN LANDMARK CASE "Progressivism seeks to replace the basic premises of the Declaration of Independence, and hence our form of government," Thomas said Wednesday evening, drawing a direct line between contemporary political movements and what he described as a departure from the Constitution’s original meaning. "It holds that our rights and our dignities come not from God, but from the government," Thomas said. "It requires of the people a subservience and weakness incompatible with a Constitution premised on the transcendent origin of our rights." The conservative justice also lamented what he said was the growing prevalence of "cynicism, rejection, hostility and animus" in the U.S., and perpetuated "by Americans," and particularly, so-called "pragmatists" or self-described intellectuals. SUPREME COURT SIGNALS IT MAY LIMIT KEY VOTING RIGHTS ACT RULE "They recast themselves as institutionalists, pragmatists or thoughtful moderates, all as a way of justifying their failures to themselves, their consciences, and their country," he said. Thomas's remarks were part of a broader lecture series marking the Declaration’s 250th anniversary. And though the tone of his remarks was somber, Thomas closed them with a soaring call to action, urging law students in the audience, and viewers watching the televised address at home, to have courage and stand up for their principles and ideals. "In my view, we must find in ourselves that same level of courage that the signers of the Declaration have so that we can do for our future what they did for theirs," he said.  The durability of American democracy, Thomas added, depends on it. SUPREME COURT SKEPTICAL OF TRUMP BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP ORDER, ROBERTS QUESTIONS ARGUMENT IN LANDMARK CASE "I think if we don’t stand up and take ownership of our country and take responsibility for it, we are slowly letting others control how we think and what we think," he said.  "If you think it's losing confidence, then you get up and you participate. You don't sit on the sidelines." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0f050d8d5dabda3964e77 Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve te 2026-04-16T14:21:04.878Z Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve Four Democrat-led states that rejected President Donald Trump's policy of no taxes on tips and overtime pay are getting called out by Republicans for going against efforts to increase affordability. The governors of the three largest Democrat-run states, California, New York and Illinois, are continuing to tax tips and overtime against Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, while Colorado will require taxpayers to report how much is deducted federally so it can be added back for state taxes in future years. "Gov. Hochul and Albany Democrats believe your money is their money: They are picking the pockets of waitresses, bartenders, and first responders who work overtime just to make ends meet in a state that already has the highest tax burden in the country," Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., told Fox News Digital. "No wonder working people and jobs continue to flee New York in record numbers, and we’re consistently among the worst in outmigration every year." AVERAGE TAX REFUND TOPS $3,700 MIDWAY THROUGH FILING SEASON, TREASURY SAYS With "affordability" a key political issue, Republicans countered with a Tax Day narrative against the governors of those four blue states that are facing midterm gubernatorial campaigns, including Hochul, who is running for reelection and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who terms out this year. "California Democrats talk a lot about making life more affordable, but when given the chance to let hardworking Californians keep more of what they earn, Gov. Newsom and the state legislature refused to update the state’s tax code," Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif., told Fox News Digital. "No tax on tips or overtime would provide real relief to service workers, first responders, and families across our state, and it’s disappointing to see Sacramento turn its back on them." DOORDASH DRIVER HAILS KEY TRUMP POLICY AFTER DELIVERING MCDONALD'S TO WHITE HOUSE: 'I'M GOING TO ENJOY IT' Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi says that while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is running for reelection in the nation's third-largest blue state, he is really positioning himself for a 2028 presidential campaign on the agenda of obstructing Trump. "Last year, President Trump delivered the largest tax cut in American history, putting millions of dollars back in the pockets of Americans; this commonsense legislation is good for Illinois, but wannabe president, JB Pritzker would rather slam the door shut on opportunity and relief, knowing full well that he supported and empowered Joe Biden's economic disaster," Salvi told Fox News Digital. "The sad truth is that if President Trump is for it, JB Pritzker will always be against it." NASHVILLE ARTISTS PRAISE TRUMP'S NO-TAX-ON-TIPS POLICY ONE YEAR INTO PRESIDENCY Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who is termed out and among names potentially running in the 2028 Democrat presidential primary, was called out by Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., for action to tax overtime pay in future years. "As a former cop in Colorado, I know firsthand how important overtime pay is to first responders, blue collar workers, and hardworking families across America — that’s why I was proud to stand with Republicans to deliver no tax on overtime at the federal level," Evans told Fox News Digital. "But while we fought to give Coloradans relief, Gov. Polis and state Democrats held a special session to re-tax overtime pay, ensuring families never see the benefits they earned. The contrast couldn’t be clearer." Fox News Digital reached out to the offices of Hochul, Newsom, Pritzker, and Polis for comment, but they did not immediately respond. SCOOP: HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON'S ALLIES UNLEASH $10M CAMPAIGN TO SPOTLIGHT TRUMP TAX CUTS While the governor's seats in those four blue states are likely safe due to deep Democrat voter registration advantages, down ballot races do have a narrative to carry under the Trump banner and the no tax on tips or overtime policy. The Senate Finance Committee charted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act "wins" in all 50 states, including those four blocked by Democrat leaders where there still remains a permanent 20% deduction for many small business owners and a $1,500 increase in the standard deduction for millions of families. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0f027d8d5dabda3964e57 Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster te 2026-04-16T14:20:23.272Z Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0edffd8d5dabda3964e3d Jim Rosensweet: Melania te 2026-04-16T14:11:11.540Z Jim Rosensweet: Melania Editor: Did you see the First Lady's statement about Jeffery Epstein? She stated that she did not know of his crimes. Only met him at parties, etc. where they happened to be present. Ok. I'll go with that. But one… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0edebd8d5dabda3964e34 Craig Stacy: Uneasy over Hegseth te 2026-04-16T14:10:51.376Z Craig Stacy: Uneasy over Hegseth Editor: During Trump’s first term, there was a cadre of competent, skilled advisors serving in the Oval Office and Cabinet. Though thoroughly conservative, their function was to keep Trump’s worst tendencies under wraps. They were known as “the adults in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0ebb2d8d5dabda3964da3 Coconino County Superior Court approved for installation of remote court pod at Tuba City Public Library te 2026-04-16T14:01:22.094Z Coconino County Superior Court approved for installation of remote court pod at Tuba City Public Library Equipped with telecommunication abilities, the pod is designed to expand the county’s virtual court offerings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0eb9dd8d5dabda3964d9a Coconino National Forest seeking volunteer campground hosts for summer te 2026-04-16T14:01:01.152Z Coconino National Forest seeking volunteer campground hosts for summer Hosts are needed from early May to mid-September at locations on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e91ed8d5dabda3964cf8 Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM shortage te 2026-04-16T13:50:22.287Z Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM shortage Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, respectively. The price of the Meta Quest 3 is going up by $100 to $599.99. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e72cd8d5dabda3964caa Mamdani's wife 'truly sorry' for controversial anti-Israel social media posts te 2026-04-16T13:42:04.093Z Mamdani's wife 'truly sorry' for controversial anti-Israel social media posts Rama Duwaji, wife to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, apologized for old social media posts that included racial slurs and celebrations of Palestinian terrorists in an interview published Wednesday. Duwaji, a Texas-born Syrian-American, expressed her regret for language she used in old social media messages during an interview with online publication Hyperallergic, her first public interview since her husband became mayor in January. "When a tabloid recently published old tweets I wrote as a teenager, I felt a lot of shame being confronted with language I used that is so harmful to others; being 15 doesn’t excuse it," she told the outlet. In March, the Washington Free Beacon published an expose revealing a number of Duwaji's old posts on X, formerly Twitter, and the blogging website Tumblr. NYC MAYOR MAMDANI'S WIFE LIKED POSTS CELEBRATING OCT 7 TERROR ATTACKS BUT GETS SOFT TREATMENT FROM THE PRESS The posts included celebrations of U.S.-designated terrorist groups and individuals who had committed acts of terror. In March 2015, when Duwaji was 17, an X account the Washington Free Beacon connected to Duwaji reposted a photo of Shadia Abu Ghazaleh with a caption that extolled her as a resistance fighter. Ghazaleh was a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a U.S. and globally-designated terrorist group. Revered as a martyr in Palestine, many pro-Palestinians laud her for participating in a bombing of an Israeli bus. Ghazaleh died in 1968 when a bomb she had planned to use on a building in Tel Aviv exploded in her home. Another Duwaji post the Free Beacon unearthed showed her allegedly using a racial slur. SOCIAL MEDIA ERUPTS ON MAMDANI OVER REPORTS HIS WIFE LIKED PRO-OCTOBER 7TH POSTS: 'THIS IS WHO THEY ARE' And another post appeared to show her using a derogatory word for gay people. According to the Beacon's investigation, she allegedly reposted another user saying that the Israeli city Tel Aviv "shouldn't even exist in the first place." NYC MAYOR MAMDANI’S WIFE GLORIFIED TERRORISTS IN ONLINE POSTS, CRITICIZED US MILITARY: REPORT "I’ve read and seen a lot of what others have had to say in response, and I understand the hurt I caused and am truly sorry," Duwaji told Hyperallergic. "My focus isn’t on being a public figure, but continuing my work with care and responsibility, and allowing my art to speak for itself." The X account associated with Duwaji was deleted shortly after the Beacon published their investigation. Her Wednesday apology appears to be her first public acknowledgment of the posts. An artist by trade, Duwaji has been an outspoken critic of Israel during her husband's political career. In February, just one month after Mamdani's inauguration, Duwaji came under fire for contributing an illustration to an essay about a Gaza refugee camp written by an author who celebrated the October 7 attacks by Hamas. ISRAELI COMEDIAN DROPS OUT OF PASSOVER EVENT AFTER LEARNING OF MAMDANI'S ATTENDANCE Susan Abulhawa, the author of the essay attached to Duwaji's illustration, called Hamas' October 7 terrorist attack at a music festival in Israel that killed more than 1,200 people "a spectacular moment that shocked the world." She has also referred to Israelis as "rootless, soulless ghouls" and "Jewish supremacist demons" in social media posts that are still active. Mamdani condemned the comments and claimed Duwaji contributed the illustration through a third party service. "I think that that rhetoric is patently unacceptable. I think it's reprehensible," he said in March. "And as is common for freelance illustrators, the First Lady was commissioned to illustrate an excerpt of a book by a third party. She has never engaged with or met with the author, nor had she seen the tweets that you're referring to." Fox News Digital contacted a representative of Mayor Mamdani for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e718d8d5dabda3964ca1 Republicans bet higher tax refunds will boost midterm chances as blue states resist relief te 2026-04-16T13:41:44.146Z Republicans bet higher tax refunds will boost midterm chances as blue states resist relief Republicans are betting tax cuts they championed will be a difference-maker in November’s midterm elections amid a rise in refunds this filing season. But Republicans still face a key challenge — convincing voters to credit them for the tax relief when they head to the ballot box. "You can talk about it, but you’ve got to feel it and that's what's going to happen," House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Fox News Digital in an interview on Wednesday, referring to the slate of new tax breaks signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2025.  "We believe by the time of the midterms, people are not only going to be talking about it, they are going to feel it," Emmer insisted. STRATEGY SESSION: TRUMP'S TEAM HUDDLES ON MIDTERM MESSAGING WITH SPOTLIGHT ON ECONOMY As they look to defend their slim House majority, the GOP is ramping up its messaging to promote the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts. Republicans spent Tax Day on Wednesday touting larger refunds this year while highlighting Democratic lawmakers’ opposition to the tax bill that passed with solely GOP votes.  The average refund this year is over $3,400, amounting to an 11% increase compared to last tax season, according to data released by the Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday. Republicans have pointed to those returns as early proof their tax policy is reaching voters’ wallets. A vast swath of Americans is also benefiting from new tax cuts that Trump first floated on the 2024 campaign trail. More than 53 million tax filers claimed new deductions for tips, overtime pay, automobile loans or being over the age of 65, according to the Treasury Department. Some are also receiving a larger child tax credit and relief for state and local taxes. "When you're seeing it in your tax return, when you're seeing it in your paycheck, when you're actually able to feel that, I think that's going to make a difference to put us in a good spot for 2026," Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., said Wednesday. Democrats, however, argue those benefits may not be enough to overcome Americans' broader economic concerns. The party is voicing increasing confidence it will retake House control and put the Senate in play this November, citing voter discontent about cost-of-living issues and Trump’s declining approval ratings. Republicans must also overcome the trend of the party in power shedding seats during a midterm year. "A lot of people want to count us out in November," Emmer said during a GOP messaging event highlighting the new tax benefits on Wednesday. "We're going to be just fine, because we’ve got a great map in the House. We’ve got great candidates across the country." AVERAGE TAX REFUND TOPS $3,700 MIDWAY THROUGH FILING SEASON, TREASURY SAYS Democrats have largely opposed the tax cuts, arguing they disproportionately benefit corporations and the wealthy.  But Republicans say working Americans and small businesses will see a smaller tax bill this year as a result of their policies.  Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman told Fox News Digital that the overtime deduction has been a "morale booster" for law enforcement putting in extra hours. More than 25 million Americans have claimed the new tax break with an average deduction of more than $3,100, according to the IRS.  Republicans are also highlighting a slate of business tax breaks, which beneficiaries argue could boost job growth and provide economic benefits to their community. "It gave me the certainty and the confidence to go out and make capital investments," Courtney Silver, who owns a machine shop in North Carolina and invested more than $1 million in equipment following the passage of the tax bill, told Fox News Digital. "For everything we invested in, we need to create those new positions on our team," Silver added.  The United States could have shed nearly 6 million jobs if Republicans had failed to extend the 2017 tax cuts through the party’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Still, seven in 10 Americans say their taxes are too high, the highest dissatisfaction in more than two decades, according to a recent Fox News poll.  Some Democratic-led states have notably refused to conform to the new federal tax breaks enacted by Republicans, citing concern about their impact on state revenue. GOP lawmakers have argued it’s an attempt by Democrats to prevent voters from feeling the tax relief passed by Republicans. "I've got a governor that refuses and a Democrat-controlled legislature that refuses to do tax compliance, so I'm not getting the benefit, nor is any other Minnesotan," Emmer said, referring to the average increase in returns. "That’s a game changer and my state’s not getting that." Trump is heading to Nevada and Arizona beginning Thursday to highlight his "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" policies as he goes to bat for Republicans to help them keep their bicameral congressional majority in this year's midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e704d8d5dabda3964c98 Didn’t file your taxes on time? Here’s what a tax expert says you should do next te 2026-04-16T13:41:24.616Z Didn’t file your taxes on time? Here’s what a tax expert says you should do next If you missed the April 15 tax deadline, the clock is already ticking on penalties and interest — but there are still steps you can take to reduce the damage. Experts say taxpayers should file immediately, even if they can’t pay their full bill, and pay as much as they can to avoid the steepest penalties. Those who still owe can apply for a payment plan to manage the remaining balance. TAX DAY IS THIS WEEK: AVOID THESE 5 COMMON MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOU MONEY The IRS says most applicants receive immediate approval or denial when applying for a payment plan online. "You can still file your return and at least eliminate the failure-to-file penalty, which can reach up to 25% of any tax owed, with interest compounding," said Mark Steber, chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. The IRS can impose multiple penalties, including failure-to-file, failure-to-pay and underpayment penalties, which are assessed separately and can accrue interest daily, Steber said. He added that consulting a tax professional early can help taxpayers navigate their options and potentially reduce the total cost. THE SIMPLE TAX HABIT THAT COULD SAVE YOU THOUSANDS OVER YOUR LIFETIME "In many cases, the total cost — including taxes, penalties, interest and professional fees — ends up being higher than if you had sought help earlier," Steber said. "The worst thing you can do is ignore the deadline," he added. "Many people think they’ll deal with it later, but that can lead to mounting penalties and unnecessary financial risk." Filing as soon as possible and exploring IRS payment options can help taxpayers regain control of their situation and minimize added costs. Steber said taxpayers should view filing as part of a long-term financial strategy, not just a once-a-year obligation. "Your tax return is one of your largest financial transactions each year," he said. "Giving it proper attention can pay dividends over time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e6f0d8d5dabda3964c8f Brandi Glanville ends up in urgent care after trying viral TikTok trend te 2026-04-16T13:41:04.490Z Brandi Glanville ends up in urgent care after trying viral TikTok trend Brandi Glanville may think twice next time a TikTok trend comes around. The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star admitted she wound up in urgent care after attempting a viral move to alleviate cold symptoms. Glanville, 53, only sought medical attention for another reason: removing a clove of garlic from her ear. BRANDI GLANVILLE THINKS PARASITE ATTACKED FACE AS 'BOTCHED' DOC CALLS HER 'TICKING TIME BOMB' The reality star explained that her Easter was cut short due to a particularly pungent vegetable while chatting on her podcast, "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered with James Maas." After Mass asked about a health update, Glanville revealed she's "great," but was in need of a new pillow for neck problems and had a particularly rough spring holiday. "It was Easter and I got a piece of garlic stuck in my ear," Glanville confessed. "I had a little cold. Jake came over and he kept sneezing in my face." BRANDI GLANVILLE SUFFERS SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS ON HER FACE WHILE TRYING TO SELF-TREAT MYSTERY ILLNESS Her 18-year-old son said he wasn't sick anymore, but mother knew best as she scolded him to "cover your mouth when you sneeze." "And then I got his cold. And then on Easter, I didn't do anything because of my garlic in my ear," she said. "Every time I tried to get it out, it really went down further, and I had to go to urgent care the next day and get it taken out." She added, "I was just trying to clear my sinuses. It's online. Don't listen to people online or TikTok or Instagram or Twitter or Facebook." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER While the method wasn't effective for Brandi, her son Mason told her he "put it in his nostril and it helped him." "I tried my nostril and it was burning too much, so I moved it to my ear. It was, like, burning my skin because I just lasered it." Glanville previously shared that she believed she picked up a parasite after visiting Morocco in 2023. She suffered from facial paralysis and initially was diagnosed with stress-induced angioedema. After the initial diagnosis, she suspected she contracted a parasite in Morocco and said she could feel it moving within her face. Glanville previously told Fox News Digital that while no one had figured out what was truly wrong with her disfigured face, doctors had suggested "that it could be a parasite, but they're not sure." Following a stressful move in October 2023, she was hospitalized after collapsing at home. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "My whole face swelled up; my throat closed, and my son called 911," Glanville said. "I was in the hospital for a few days, and they said it was stress-induced angioedema, and I just didn't believe it." Angioedema "is a reaction similar to hives that affects deeper layers of the skin. It can appear with hives or alone," according to the Mayo Clinic. Her symptoms remained, and in fact became worse. Glanville wasn't convinced angioedema was the problem, and put her health at the forefront of her mind in pursuit of an answer. In February, the reality star discovered that her 20-year-old ruptured breast implants were to blame for her medical issues. Prior to the revelation, Glanville admitted she spent more than $70,000 in an attempt to find an answer to the medical mystery that consumed her everyday experience and disfigured her face. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e6c9d8d5dabda3964c83 Pilots Went Viral for Meowing on the Radio. The F.A.A. Was Not Amused. te 2026-04-16T13:40:25.267Z Pilots Went Viral for Meowing on the Radio. The F.A.A. Was Not Amused. The Federal Aviation Administration said that it was investigating the interaction, and that pilots were banned from “nonessential communication” below a certain altitude. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e034d8d5dabda3964b49 MIKE DAVIS: California's highest court disgraces itself by upholding disbarment of John Eastman te 2026-04-16T13:12:20.301Z MIKE DAVIS: California's highest court disgraces itself by upholding disbarment of John Eastman On Wednesday, the leftist California Supreme Court disbarred brilliant constitutional scholar John Eastman. His mortal sin was zealous representation of a client—President Trump—during the dispute over the 2020 election. Eastman committed no crime; indeed, his sham Georgia indictment was dropped after disgraced Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ disqualification from the case. What the California Supreme Court did was a legal disgrace that occurs generally in banana republics, not in the United States. The 2020 election was razor-close. If approximately 20,000 votes in three states—Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin—had switched, President Trump would have defeated Joe Biden according to official results. The problem with the election, of course, involved the unprecedented rewriting of election laws by courts in many states due to the coronavirus pandemic. States began mailing ballots to addresses even when no one at the addresses had asked for a ballot. This led to ballots that were mailed to homes long after the addressees had left. States also scrapped signature verification requirements because, apparently, the coronavirus altered signatures. States allowed random people to drop off votes in so-called drop boxes that were publicly accessible. In short, the election was a mess that, thanks to its closeness, led to justified suspicion and calls for investigations.  At the forefront of those calling for investigations was President Trump, who reasonably requested election audits. He challenged results in several states and hired a bevy of attorneys to assist him. One of them was Eastman, a distinguished law professor and constitutional scholar who had clerked for Justice Clarence Thomas on the United States Supreme Court. Eastman came up with a strategy to challenge the certification of results in a lawful way. The Electoral Count Act of 1887, following the commands of the Constitution, detailed procedures by which the House and Senate would certify electoral vote tallies. Eastman sought to defeat certification by the House and Senate in several contested states. As part of Eastman’s plan, several slates of alternative electors from the disputed states were available to vote for President Trump should the need arise. These were not "fake electors," as leftists have claimed. The same scenario played out in the hotly contested presidential election of 1876 between Rutherford B. Hayes and Samuel Tilden. It also occurred regarding the disputed election in Hawaii in 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. No reasonable person believed that these electors were trying to impersonate in the way that, for instance, one would impersonate a police officer. Instead, they were on standby in the event that Congress failed to certify election results and sent the matter back to the states. This is the course that Eastman urged Vice President Mike Pence to adopt; that is, Pence should have, according to Eastman, called for the disputed states to reexamine their electoral certifications in light of the many reasonable questions that had arisen due to election irregularities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION  Eastman also appeared at the January 6 rally near the Capitol with President Trump. Eastman gave a speech and explicitly stated that what he and the president were seeking was lawful. The Electoral Count Act is an arcane law drafted nearly a century and a half ago. Congress agreed; that is why it passed the Electoral Count Reform Act during the Biden administration to clarify the law. Eastman never advocated in favor of bribing anyone, threatening anyone with violence, or discarding lawful votes. Rather, he endeavored to ensure that all legal votes were counted. The same goes for President Trump, who exercised his First Amendment right to advocate for the overturning of an election that he believed with every fiber of his being to have been rigged. It is not a crime to advocate for overturning an election; indeed, the First Amendment, contrary to the views of deranged Special Counsel Jack Smith, allows for just that.  Even though he broke no laws, Eastman shockingly now stands disbarred. The criminal lawfare against him in the form of Willis’ farcical indictment failed, but this kangaroo court has accomplished its abhorrent goal. There is another lawyer whose legal fate awaits judgment: Jeff Clark, an exceptional legal mind who served in President Trump’s Justice Department. Clark stands accused of the risible offense of "attempted dishonesty" by the District of Columbia Bar. His case awaits a decision by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, D.C.’s highest court. The Article III Project proudly filed a friend-of-the-court brief on Clark’s behalf because he, like Eastman, did nothing to warrant disbarment. The California Supreme Court failed John Eastman and the legal profession with its ignominious decision. Let us pray that the D.C. Court of Appeals comes to the commonsense conclusion that Jeff Clark did nothing wrong and deserves exoneration. CLICK FOR MORE FROM MIKE DAVIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e020d8d5dabda3964b40 I was a supervisor for the Secret Service. It has huge problems with the people it hires te 2026-04-16T13:12:00.442Z I was a supervisor for the Secret Service. It has huge problems with the people it hires The Secret Service doesn’t have a recruiting problem, it has a hiring problem — how woke, DEI hiring practices have destroyed the world’s most enigmatic and foremost protective agency. Again, the U.S. Secret Service finds itself in the news and again, it’s another issue involving one of its employees. Embarrassing, yes, but the bigger problem is that when it involves the Secret Service there is a thin line between embarrassing and someone actually getting killed. On March 27, it was reported that a Secret Service Agent assigned to the former First Lady "Dr." Jill Biden detail claimed that his weapon had fallen out of its holster and discharged itself. The agent reportedly shot himself in the leg and was hospitalized. Even more remarkable is how little coverage this incident received — partly due to the ever-changing news cycle, partly due to the media and the public becoming less surprised by the downward spiral that the Service has been mired in. One of the most-storied and enigmatic, if not the premier protective agency in the world, is unraveling before the eyes of the public and no one seems to care. SECRET SERVICE AGENT ASSIGNED TO JILL BIDEN INJURED IN 'NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE' AT PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT As quickly as this story vanished, it was replaced with one involving yet another Service employee. On April 8, court documents surfaced indicating that a Secret Service agent-trainee had been arrested after he was caught spying on his fellow agent-trainee roommate while both were attending Secret Service training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Allegedly, this trainee used a hidden camera secreted inside a cell-phone charger to spy on and engage in a weeks-long campaign of harassment and cyber-stalking of the roommate. The trainee was reportedly able to surreptitiously watch as his roommate walked throughout his suite, including the bathroom. The trainee was arrested and charged with unlawful eavesdropping and surveillance. The Service was forced to issue a statement. Deputy Director Matt Quinn said (in part), "the charges are deeply troubling and raise significant concerns about the individual's character and fitness to serve." More troubling is that this individual had been a civilian employee of the Service in which his job was to monitor and assess threats to the president. BONGINO DETAILS FBI’S ‘ZERO-FAIL MISSION’ AFTER HUNTING STAND FOUND NEAR TRUMP’S AIR FORCE ONE EXIT AREA These two recent incidents raise the question, "What the hell is going on with the Secret Service and the people that it is hiring?" The hiring process for an agent is lengthy — there are multiple interviews, intrusive polygraph exam, physical exam and the most comprehensive background investigation that anyone can undergo by the federal government before receiving a job offer and the Top Secret clearance that goes along with the position; a year’s wait is not uncommon. Somehow, in spite of this process, there have been way too many people who have managed to secure a slot and ultimately achieve the position of special agent; people who somehow were hired yet have no business being in that position. SECRET SERVICE AGENT ASSIGNED TO VANCE PLACED ON LEAVE AFTER ALLEGED SECURITY LEAK I contend that it is the model that the leadership of the Secret Service has chosen to follow, pushed heavily during the Biden administration, which has crushed this once vaunted agency. Wokeness, optics, appeasement of minority groups and DEI hiring practices replaced common sense, negated the purposes of the agency and broke every rule of successful business practice. The Service has now been thrown into a quandary that will take at least a generation to fix. The unqualified applicants who should never have been hired to begin with are ascending the ranks to leadership positions that they are equally unqualified for, assuming these critical positions out of necessity due to astronomical levels of attrition, continued DEI practices (which continues under this Trump appointed director) and ineffective leadership not willing to engage and shut this nonsense down. So, the loop is now running in a very public way with the world watching.   Don't fool yourselves either, it isn't just the typical international terror groups that we can all name, it’s much worse. It’s the next Thomas Crooks or Ryan Routh, even the (as of yet) unnamed activist group egged on by woke liberal elected officials combined with an outspoken anti-Trump judiciary and ultra-biased media. It’s people who have taken note of the high-profile failures and very public display of ineptitude, incompetence, lack of focus and an outright inability to do the job of the Secret Service who might now seize the opportunity to harm the president. FORMER SECRET SERVICE OFFICIALS WARN OF LOW-TECH THREATS FACING TRUMP AFTER LATEST MAR-A-LAGO BREACH Is the president safe? Certainly not as safe as he can or should be. A huge part of the ability of the Secret Service to provide complete protection to any protectee is perception — the perception that this agency and its employees will do whatever they need to ensure not just the safety of the president but the continuity of the United States government, going to whatever lengths are necessary to successfully complete the mission, paying ridiculously high levels of attention to detail and building upon critical foundational aspects of advance work towards the goal of ensuring a safe environment not just for the protectees but for the public as well. It is not overly dramatic to say that when the Secret Service fails, the resulting cascade affects the entire world. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But this level of focus, motivation and commitment requires not only the best people — it requires the right people. The failures by this agency, the public comments made by some employees and the display of woke ineptitude and disdain have shattered the public's confidence in the abilities of this once untouchable agency to do the job. For an agency whose mission truly allows for zero failure, they have completely lost focus and show no signs of fixing themselves. If this were a private enterprise, the Secret Service would have shuttered its doors long ago. The Service does not have a recruiting problem — it has a hiring problem. You want to fix the Secret Service? Clean house of all senior leadership — stop this cycle of woke DEI hiring and promotions. Find the right people, people who understand the magnitude of the job, who are willing and capable to actually do it. Truly restore the search for the "best qualified applicants," uphold physical and training standards and get the agency back to the foundations that made it great. This cannot be someone's first-time job, nor can the Service continue to hire every legacy applicant or appease every special interest group ticking a box for optics’ sake. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0e00cd8d5dabda3964b37 Girl obsessed with Sandy Hook, Columbine allegedly plotted school massacre with other students: report te 2026-04-16T13:11:40.782Z Girl obsessed with Sandy Hook, Columbine allegedly plotted school massacre with other students: report Three upstate New York students were arrested in an alleged school shooting plot, with one accused of writing that "no one would be spared" in a detailed plan to bring the violence of Columbine and Sandy Hook to their middle school, according to police. According to Syracuse.com, citing a recently released police affidavit, one of the three students journaled that the planned school shooting would bring pain to her bullies. "Everyone and their pathetic little lifes [sic] will be gone," one of the students allegedly wrote. "I want to be remembered in the worst, most disturbing possible way." According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, authorities arrested three teens – a 13-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 14-year-old girl – following a fast-moving investigation this weekend. TWO FLORIDA STUDENTS, 10 AND 11, ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED SHOOTING THREATS: 'DISCIPLINE YOUR KIDS' The department said in a release that authorities were called to Clinton Middle School on April 11 after discovering that the three students planned to carry out the copy-cat shooting on Friday, April 17 in the school's cafeteria. The two girls were both charged with aggravated threat of mass harm, a misdemeanor, Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol said. They were referred to the county probation department. GOT A TIP? Deputies went to another home and secured multiple firearms, Maciol said. A 13-year-old boy there was charged with second-degree conspiracy, a felony, he said. He was released to a guardian with an appearance ticket to return to the county probation department. The local outlet reported, citing the affidavit, that 11 rifles and ammunition were seized from a safe at the boy’s mother’s home in Kirkland, New York. FOLLOW US ON X Deputies also interviewed a fourth teenager, who was determined not to be a suspect, Maciol said. One of the girls who was arrested had recently become obsessed with the 1999 school shooting in Columbine, Colorado, her mother and another student told police, according to Syracuse.com. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The Columbine High School massacre, on April 20, 1999, claimed the lives of 13 students and one teacher. The girl had also reportedly written messages and notes about Adam Lanza, the man who killed 20 children and six staff members in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Another student, the outlet said, showed police a SnapChat group chat formed by the suspects titled, "The Cal Gabriel Fan Club," named after the fictional main character in the 2002 movie "Zero Day" about planning a school shooting. Her recent web searches also included guns and infamous school shooters, the documents showed, according to Syracuse.com. Police asked anyone who has additional information regarding this investigation to contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit at 315-765-2226. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Clinton Central School District for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0dfe5d8d5dabda3964b2c Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Self, Police Say te 2026-04-16T13:11:01.557Z Virginia Ex-Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife and Self, Police Say Mr. Fairfax, a Democrat, served as lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0dfd0d8d5dabda3964b10 Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you te 2026-04-16T13:10:40.266Z Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to make designs for you The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0dfbbd8d5dabda3964b01 Del mariachi al son jarocho y más: Sounds of History celebra la música en español te 2026-04-16T13:10:19.863Z Del mariachi al son jarocho y más: Sounds of History celebra la música en español En el mariachi, elige el guitarrón. En el son jarocho, la jarana. En ocasiones, canta. Su bolero favorito es “Nunca Jamás”, del tucsonense Eduardo “Lalo” Guerrero, conocido como el “Padre de la Música Chicana”. Colecciona instrumentos, obtuvo un doctorado en etnomusicología y aprendió español a través de la música mexicana. El profesor Estevan Azcona no solo estudia la música: la vive. “La disciplina y la práctica es algo para mí agradable”, dice. “Pero lo más importante es que puedo tocar con otros músicos y compartir las tradiciones”. Ya sea punteando un robusto guitarrón de seis cuerdas o rasgueando una jarana de ocho cuerdas con aspecto de ukelele, Azcona entiende la música como un medio para compartir la herencia cultural de la región fronteriza y contar historias en español. Durante un evento de Taconazo organizado por Southwest Folklife Alliance con miembros de Tucson Son Jarocho Collective y Mono Blanco de Veracruz en 2018. Crédito: Nieves Montaño Credit: Nieves Montaño Azcona es académico de la Universidad de Arizona y músico de formación. Participará en el evento Sounds of History en Tucson el próximo 19 de abril, donde hablará sobre — y también interpretará — música tradicional mexicana. El evento de Sounds of History este año se titula “Música from Tucson and Beyond” y se centra en la historia de la música en español en el sur de Arizona y en toda América Latina. “Fui invitado para hablar de la música de diferentes regiones de México”, dice mientras hace pausas al hablar en español, eligiendo cada palabra con cuidado, pero su voz cobra vida cuando menciona la música mexicana. “Pero también voy a tocar con el grupo de Son Jarocho”.  El arpa jarocha, junto a la jarana y el requinto, son unos de los instrumentos esenciales del son jarocho. Crédito: Nieves Montaño Credit: Nieves Montaño El son jarocho, una música folclórica originaria del estado de Veracruz, en la región del Golfo de México, tiene más de 200 años de historia y combina influencias de África occidental, indígenas y españolas. En la década de 1950, el cantante méxico estadounidense Ritchie Valens grabó una versión de rock ‘n’ roll de “La Bamba”, llevando esta histórica pieza jarocha a la lista Billboard Hot 100 en Estados Unidos. El Departamento de Historia de la Universidad de Arizona organizó el evento, que se llevará a cabo en JoJo’s Tucson. Entre los participantes se encuentran Mariachi Las Aguilitas, Las Azaleas, El Surco y el Tucson Son Jarocho Collective. Como oradores estarán Jennie Gubner, Tyina Steptoe y Azcona.  Las Azaleas es un grupo femenino de Tucson, dedicado a celebrar la herencia de la música latina. Fundado en 2020 por la violinista y vocalista Diana Olivares, el grupo surgió del deseo de dar voz a las historias de mujeres pioneras que dieron forma a los géneros del mariachi, el bolero y la música de trío. Crédito: Las Azaleas. Credit: Las Azaleas “Es un evento para el público. No sólo para académicos y estudiantes”, dice. “La idea es compartir historias y experiencias, no quedarnos en el lenguaje académico”. En una ciudad como Tucson, donde las identidades se entrelazan en ambos lados de la frontera, la música emerge como un distintivo cultural. La presencia de la música en español es una constante en el sur de Arizona, dice Azcona. Las Azaleas estaran en el evento Sounds of History. Crédito: Las Azaleas. Credit: Las Azaleas Esta entrevista ha sido editada para mayor claridad y extensión. Pregunta: ¿Por qué es importante contar las historias detrás de las canciones? Respuesta: Estamos en Tucson, en una región de la frontera entre los Estados Unidos y México, es una oportunidad de pensar en nuestro lugar como un espacio transfronterizo, de culturas, de lenguaje, de estilos, expresiones culturales, artísticas. En el caso de la música, el tema del evento son las tradiciones hispanohablantes aquí en nuestra región. Es importante no olvidar esa historia y pensar en el futuro que todos tenemos juntos. 📍 Sounds of History: Música From Tucson and Beyond 🗓 Domingo, 19 de abril de 2026 🕑 2 p.m.– 6 p.m. 📌 JoJo’s Tucson 76 W. Washington St. 🎟 Entrada gratuita P: Como académico, ¿qué papel ha jugado la música en español en lo que es la construcción de la identidad en lugares como Tucson? R: Estamos hablando de música en español, tenemos mucho. Aquí estamos hablando de comunidades hispanas que son parte de la vida diaria en Tucson, en Arizona. La música es una expresión que está presente, que es parte de los sonidos del día: la radio, en diferentes partes de la ciudad y la región, en las casas, los barrios, los restaurantes. P: ¿Se hablará de diferente tipo de música en español? R: Bueno, yo del  mariachi y jarocho, no va a haber tiempo para todo. Pero se hablará de otras tradiciones en América Latina. Estará el grupo El Surco que toca música de América del Sur. Jennie Gubner hablará de música de Argentina y Chile. Pero aquí en Tucson, tan cerca de México, están las tradiciones mexicanas y la historia de los mexicanos en Arizona. Por eso tenemos tanto de la música mexicana en la agenda del evento. P: ¿Qué género de música lo define culturalmente? R: Mi familia es de México, pero yo nací de este lado, mis padres también. En las tradiciones musicales toqué muchos años en un grupo de mariachi, ahora toco más en la tradición del son jarocho. Tengo experiencia en ambas tradiciones. P: ¿Cuál es su canción favorita en español? R: Es muy difícil, dice entre risas, no sé si hay una sola canción entre todas,  porque tenemos tantos géneros poderosos. Pero porque estamos en Tucson, el lugar donde nació Lalo Guerrero, me gusta el bolero “Nunca jamás”. P: ¿Y de mariachi? R: Vuelve a reír antes de responder: Me gustan los sones, hay tantos y tantos favoritos, pero voy a decir el “Son de Pasacalle”, “Los Arrieros” o “El pasajero”. P: ¿Y qué instrumento toca? R: Guitarrón, guitarra, diferentes instrumentos de son jarocho, pero tengo muchos años de coleccionar instrumentos, hay bastantes. P: ¿El español cómo lo aprendió? R: La música fue para mí un espacio importante para practicar el español, pero ya pasaron muchos años de mis tiempos de mariachi. P: ¿En el sur de Arizona qué se escucha más en las comunidades? R: Estamos en Tucson, es la cuna del mariachi joven. El mariachi es tan importante, tiene una historia grande aquí”. P: ¿Por qué invita a las personas a que vayan a “Música from Tucson and Beyond”? R: La música es algo muy importante para nuestras culturas y en Tucson este evento es una oportunidad para aprender más de los hispanohablantes, su música y particularmente cómo siendo una comunidad tan cercana a la frontera, estamos compartiendo con México las tradiciones del mariachi, del son jarocho y más. The post Del mariachi al son jarocho y más: Sounds of History celebra la música en español appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0dd90d8d5dabda3964ab8 Federal judge blocks Indiana ban on student ID for voting te 2026-04-16T13:01:04.860Z Federal judge blocks Indiana ban on student ID for voting A federal judge this week blocked Indiana from enforcing a law that bars college-issued student identification cards from being used for voting, ruling that the measure likely violates the constitutional rights of students and young voters. U.S. District Judge Richard Young granted a preliminary injunction on Tuesday against Senate Bill 10, a 2025 law that removed student IDs from Indiana’s list of acceptable voter identification even though such cards had been accepted for nearly two decades if they included a voter’s name, photograph, expiration date and were issued by the state or federal government. "Plaintiffs have shown that they are likely to succeed on their claim that SB 10 imposes unconstitutional burdens on students and young voters in violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments," Young, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, wrote in a 34-page order. "They have also established irreparable harm and satisfied the remaining requirements for a preliminary injunction." Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office said Wednesday it intends to appeal, arguing that the state’s voter ID law should not be weakened by court-ordered exceptions. GOP GOVERNORS, AGS BACK TRUMP SAVE ACT PUSH, WARN SYSTEM GIVES ‘UNDUE INFLUENCE’ TO STATES WITH ILLEGAL ALIENS "Indiana’s voter ID law is critical to election security and integrity," the office told the Indiana Capital Chronicle in a statement. "Courts shouldn’t be watering the law down by doling out special exemptions to some students and faculty. We’ll keep fighting to uphold commonsense election rules." Notably, out of state college students might be registered in another state, perhaps a nexus for the state's requiring a state or federal-issued ID. Still, Young concluded that rejecting student IDs for voters "is probably unconstitutional." FLORIDA, MISSISSIPPI JOIN WAVE OF STATES TIGHTENING VOTER CITIZENSHIP RULES "While it's true that an injunction would override a democratically adopted law, Indiana has no valid interest in enforcing 'a statute that is probably unconstitutional,'" Young wrote. The ruling is a setback for Republican state lawmakers who approved SB 10 last year after arguing that student IDs were not issued with the same rigor as Indiana driver’s licenses and state identification cards. Young found the state’s position undercut by the fact that Indiana still allows other non-driver forms of identification — including military, Veterans Administration and tribal IDs — many of which, he wrote, are "less uniform than student IDs." "By eliminating student IDs as an acceptable form of identification, Defendants selectively excluded a form of identification that otherwise complies with the neutral criteria established by Indiana’s voter ID law and that has been accepted as a form of voter identification for nearly two decades," Young wrote. CONSERVATIVE GROUP LAUNCHES $5M AD BLITZ PRESSURING SENATE ON VOTER ID AS GOP EYES SAVE AMERICA ACT PUSH The judge said he did not need to decide, at this stage, a separate claim that the law intentionally discriminates on the basis of age in violation of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment. The lawsuit was filed in May 2025 by Count US IN, Women4Change Indiana and Indiana University student Josh Montagne, who had used his IU-issued student ID to vote three times but said he lacked another form of qualifying identification after the law took effect. Young’s order described student IDs as a long-standing, widely used tool for voting on Indiana campuses. The opinion cited evidence that nearly 200,000 students attend Indiana public universities whose IDs previously qualified under the voter ID law, and noted a Monroe County election supervisor’s estimate that about two-thirds of voters at an on-campus Indiana University polling place used student IDs in the 2024 general election. DAVID MARCUS: SENATE GOP SHOULD TAKE FETTERMAN'S DEAL ON VOTER ID The judge estimated that the actual number of students affected by the ban was likely about 40,000, though he noted the plaintiffs’ expert had produced higher estimates. He said the record showed the law falls hardest on college students and younger voters because they are less likely than the general electorate to possess Indiana driver’s licenses or state IDs and often face added hurdles in getting alternative documentation. Young rejected the state’s argument that the public interest in election integrity justified the change, writing that Indiana had produced no evidence that student IDs had been used in voter fraud or that they had caused meaningful problems for election administration. TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID BILL FACES GOP RESISTANCE AS TILLIS VOWS TO STOP IT "To eliminate the ID that students and young voters are far more likely to rely on, Defendants must better document the unique problems student IDs raise," Young wrote. "On this record, SB 10 looks more like a solution in search of a problem." The court also concluded that blocking the law weeks before Indiana’s May 4 primary would not create the kind of disruption federal courts are warned to avoid close to an election. Young said the injunction would mainly restore a practice Indiana had followed for years and would require only minor updates to election materials and training. Because the case is at the preliminary injunction stage, the ruling does not permanently strike down the law. But it means student IDs that otherwise satisfy Indiana’s voter ID requirements can be used in the upcoming elections while the lawsuit moves forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0dd7dd8d5dabda3964aaf Former Dem Virginia Lt. Gov. confirmed dead in apparent murder-suicide te 2026-04-16T13:00:45.423Z Former Dem Virginia Lt. Gov. confirmed dead in apparent murder-suicide This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Former Democratic Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide on Thursday morning, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.  Fairfax served as the 41st lieutenant governor under Gov. Ralph Northam between Jan. 13, 2018, to Jan. 15, 2022. Fairfax was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before moving to Annandale.  Fairfax shared two children with his wife.  This is a breaking news post and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0db4ad8d5dabda3964a41 White Sox longtime anthem singer collapses on field while performing Black national anthem te 2026-04-16T12:51:22.197Z White Sox longtime anthem singer collapses on field while performing Black national anthem The Chicago White Sox longtime anthem performer was hospitalized Wednesday night after he collapsed while performing the Black national anthem before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The terrifying scene happened amid the "Jackie Robinson Day" festivities as Gerald Chaney was performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing."  Chaney, who was also due to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner," was just a few words into singing the Black national anthem when he paused. He began again but collapsed on the field.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He was tended to by medical personnel for several minutes before he was taken off the field on a gurney. The team said in a statement that Chaney was taken to an area hospital for further evaluation.  "The White Sox longtime anthem performer, Gerald Chaney, experienced a medical emergency while singing during pregame tonight. He received treatment by EMTs at the ballpark and was alert prior to being transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment." The statement continued, "The entire White Sox family is sending love to Gerald and his family for a full and speedy recovery."  CHARLIE PUTH DRAWS MOSTLY PRAISE FOR SUPER BOWL LX NATIONAL ANTHEM PERFORMANCE Wednesday’s game was delayed 12 minutes. "I'm really glad to hear that he is doing well," White Sox manager Will Venable said after the game. "But obviously a scary moment. I think everyone did a great job in responding and did the best to make sure he's all right. Really good news to hear that he is all right. That's the most important thing, obviously." Tampa Bay defeated Chicago 8-3 on the road for the team’s fifth straight win. 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/69e0db36d8d5dabda3964a38 Rogan ridicules Trump's AI image portraying him as Jesus-like figure te 2026-04-16T12:51:02.749Z Rogan ridicules Trump's AI image portraying him as Jesus-like figure Podcaster Joe Rogan made fun of the controversial AI image of President Donald Trump — which outraged many of his own supporters — on his show Tuesday.  Amid a feud with Pope Leo XIV about the war in Iran, Trump posted an image on social media of what many critics have called a "blasphemous" AI art image seeming to portray him as a Jesus-like figure healing the sick. After backlash, Trump sparked a second wave of outrage by claiming the image of him in white and red robes with what appears to be holy light emanating from his hands was an attempt to portray him "as a doctor." He has since deleted the post.  RILEY GAINES ADDRESSES SPAT WITH MAGA OVER AI JESUS POST, SAYS 'HUMILITY' WOULD SERVE TRUMP Rogan’s guest, author and retired Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf, was discussing the corrosive role of moneyed corruption and the pharmaceutical industry in politics, lamenting, "I feel like it's so deeply entrenched in our political system as part of it as well to that the money transfer. How do you break that?" "AI God. AI God has to come alive. Take over the system," Rogan joked, continuing the bit by suggesting this "AI God" would be the same one "that created that Jesus meme that Trump just posted. That’s AI God." "Joe, I told you. He explained it. He was a doctor," Stumpf said sarcastically. "That's what they call him. That's what AI God calls Jesus. Jesus is a doctor," Rogan quipped. BISHOP BARRON SAYS TRUMP ‘OWES THE POPE AN APOLOGY’ Stumpf then took a more serious tone, appearing to lament the fact people covered for Trump’s use of the image by saying, "The mental gymnastics involved in some of these people who are so ideologically captured is shocking to me. "It's weird," Rogan agreed. "It's weird because there's no way there should be this kind of money in politics." Rogan, whose three-hour interview with Trump was a key media moment in the 2024 election, is one of many of the president’s former allies who have begun to voice criticism of him. Like other podcasters, Rogan has specifically accused Trump of betraying key promises he campaigned on for years, such as avoiding another war in the Middle East. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Discussing the conflict in March, Rogan said it "just doesn't make any sense to me, unless we're acting on someone else's interests, like particularly Israel's interests. It just didn't make any sense to me. Like, if they had supposedly dismantled [Iran’s] chances of making a nuclear bomb — whether or not that's true — or, I mean, it's so hard to know. "Well, it just seems so insane based on what he ran on," Rogan later added. "I mean, this is why a lot of people feel betrayed, right? He ran on ‘no more wars’ and ‘these stupid senseless wars,’ and then we have one that we can't even really clearly define why we did it." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and did not receive immediate reply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0db0dd8d5dabda3964a1a Fashion retailer Express left customers’ personal data and order details exposed to the internet te 2026-04-16T12:50:21.903Z Fashion retailer Express left customers’ personal data and order details exposed to the internet Retail giant Express was publicly spilling customer information to the open web. The bug is now fixed after TechCrunch alerted Express, but the company would not say if it plans to notify customers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0d8e2d8d5dabda39649e3 Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 16 te 2026-04-16T12:41:06.768Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for April 16 Apr 16 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0d8b6d8d5dabda39649a4 This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI te 2026-04-16T12:40:22.634Z This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI Antioch raised a $8.5 million seed round to create simulation tools for a new generation of robot builders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0d41dd8d5dabda39648ed Hegseth warns Iranian leaders to 'choose wisely' on deal with US: 'We are locked and loaded' te 2026-04-16T12:20:45.049Z Hegseth warns Iranian leaders to 'choose wisely' on deal with US: 'We are locked and loaded' War Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iranian leaders to "choose wisely" on whether to accept a peace deal with the U.S. on Thursday. Hegseth made the comments during a press briefing at the Pentagon, saying the U.S. military is "locked and loaded" and prepared to strike Iran's energy infrastructure. "If Iran chooses poorly, they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy," Hegseth said. This is a developing story. Check back soon for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0d1d8d8d5dabda3964888 Protein boom is threatening to wipe out vegetarian chain as shutdown looms te 2026-04-16T12:11:04.532Z Protein boom is threatening to wipe out vegetarian chain as shutdown looms A popular vegetarian restaurant chain is warning it could close amid financial uncertainty, as an expert points to shifting demand for meat and dairy. Clover Food Lab, a Boston-area vegetarian fast-casual chain, recently filed a warning that it may close and lay off 182 workers if it's unable to find a new buyer, according to local outlet WBZ-TV. "Clover is expected to close on May 29, 2026, unless we secure a buyer for the company by that date," the company's filing said. LEFTOVER HACKS EXPLODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS AMERICANS FIGHT HIGH PRICES WITH SCRAP FOOD FEASTS Clover Food Lab told Fox News Digital it filed a WARN notice to comply with Massachusetts law in case a sale is not completed. "We simply want to comply with all regulations in the case of a change of operations," the company said in a statement. "We are optimistic that Clover will continue to serve our locally sourced farm-to-table fast food in Clover's next chapter." The chain began as a food truck at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2008. Eventually, it expanded to multiple locations across Massachusetts serving locally sourced, plant-based food. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 2023, citing COVID-related financial troubles, before coming back in 2024 with an ambitious plan to expand across the region. AMERICA'S BIGGEST TIPPERS REVEALED: THE 5 MOST AND LEAST 'GENEROUS' STATES The developments come as consumers appear to be moving away from the plant-based trends of the 2010s and focusing on high-protein foods, especially meat and dairy. That shift is reflected in the broader marketplace, where demand for protein-rich foods and beverages continues to grow. Market research firm IMARC Group recently found that the global dairy-based protein market was valued at about $15 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $22 billion by 2033. The Trump administration's 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans also eased earlier restrictions on red meat and full-fat dairy, allowing them as part of a balanced diet in moderation. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Meat and dairy are regaining ground with consumers, said Adam Yee, a North Carolina-based food scientist and consultant who studies food trends and develops products. Yee told Fox News Digital that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) statistics show per capita meat consumption on the rise, and he cited "a lot of factors" behind the shift. "One is that meat and dairy are perceived as cleaner products with more protein," Yee noted. Scrutiny over ultra-processed foods is another major factor, he said, as plant-based meat tends to be made with a long list of ingredients. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Generally, consumers "would rather choose meat and dairy than the alternatives," Yee added, citing both cost and the fact that meat is more satisfying. "Meat and dairy just have an easier time communicating [their] value and delivering in taste than plant-based products," he said. He added, "Clover Food Lab is suffering from a general decline in restaurant sales, but the factors that are increasing meat and dairy sales, and decreasing plant-based sales, are definitely crushing them." Fox News Digital reached out to the Plant Based Foods Association for comment, but did not immediately receive a reply. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0d1c5d8d5dabda396487f Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver te 2026-04-16T12:10:45.065Z Athena Strand's mother reveals final words with slain child as jury weighs death penalty for FedEx driver The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand took the stand Wednesday in the second week of the emotional trial of a former FedEx driver who admitted kidnapping and murdering the young girl.  Tanner Horner, 34, pleaded guilty to capital murder just moments before his Texas trial was set to begin, with jurors now weighing whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison without the possibility of parole.  On Wednesday, jurors heard from Athena’s mother, Maitlyn Gandy, as she testified about her final moments with her daughter, according to FOX 4.  "Do you remember the last thing you said to Athena?" a prosecutor asked her, the outlet reported. ATHENA STRAND’S KILLER FEDEX DRIVER'S SPLIT PERSONAS, DEFENSE SCREAM ‘MANIPULATION,’ NOT MADNESS: EXPERT "I told her that I loved her and that I would see her on Friday," Gandy replied. "We had a quick drop-off because her daddy was going to take them to the Christmas lights."  Wearing pink, Athena’s favorite color, Gandy recalled how she immediately drove back to Texas from her home in Oklahoma upon learning about her daughter’s disappearance.  "It felt like I was dying," Gandy said, according to FOX 4. "I couldn't breathe, but I knew I had to keep going. I almost tapped on the brakes because I thought I was having a heart attack. But I just told myself that if I kept going, it would be OK, and I would find her."  She then went on to describe how she delivered the news of Athena’s death to her 3-year-old sister. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "I didn't know how to tell her, and I didn't think I was strong enough to tell her. So I lied to her for a long time. I would tell her that she was just staying with her daddy for a little bit longer. And when she asked to FaceTime or to call her, I would tell her that she was at school or she was sleeping," Gandy said. "Until about a year ago, she didn't know the whole truth." Upon being asked if she had watched the video of Horner strangling Athena to death, Gandy said she was only able to watch a few minutes of it and apologized to the jurors who were required to see the footage. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "Not anyone in this room besides Tanner Horner asked for what's on that video, and Athena definitely did not," Gandy said.  Defense attorney Steven Goble did not cross examine Gandy, instead offering his condolences as the grieving mother took the stand. SEND US A TIP HERE "I am very sorry for your loss," Goble said, FOX 4 reported.  Horner admitted to abducting Athena while delivering a package containing a Barbie doll to her father’s home in Paradise in 2022. Her body was found on Dec. 2, two days after she was reported missing. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Horner initially told investigators that he strangled the young girl after accidentally striking her with his delivery vehicle, adding that she wasn’t seriously injured when he panicked and placed her in his van.  On Monday, medical examiner Dr. Jessica Dwyer testified that Athena’s cause of death was blunt force injuries, smothering and strangulation, adding the young girl likely suffered before she died. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Following the murder, Horner wrote a letter to Athena's heartbroken family, writing: "To Athena's family. I wanted to start by saying how sorry I am about Athena. The entire time I've known my legal counsel, they continued to tell me how. I don't need to apologize, didn't apologize, and the trial? And frankly, I can't hold it in any longer. I can't tell you how many countless nights I've stayed awake, unable to sleep. I pray for you. For all of you. So many were affected by my breakdown. Not just your family, but my own as well. You'll never get to see your baby girl grow up. And I'm sorry."  Before leaving the stand, Gandy addressed questions from the prosecution regarding why she has been in the courtroom for every day of Horner’s trial. "There were handprint bruises around my daughter's neck, and because she no longer has a voice," Gandy said. "And I want people to know that she's not just some story, she's not just some number." "She's not just some picture you see in a headline," Gandy added. "She was loved. She is loved. And she is missed. And she was real. And she had a life, and she wanted to live. And no one can take that from her. Not a single person can take that from her. And I will be her face, and it will be her voice. And I will make sure that every person in this world knows that she was. And we want her in our lives." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0cd14d8d5dabda3964792 First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature te 2026-04-16T11:50:44.903Z First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature Maine is on the verge of becoming the first state in the nation to slam the brakes on energy-hungry AI data centers, as lawmakers push back against tech giants over fears of higher power bills, strained grids and environmental impact. The measure, now headed to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, would pause approvals for data centers requiring more than 20 megawatts of power until October 2027, while a state-appointed council studies their impact on the power grid, energy bills and the environment. The legislation passed the state’s Democrat-controlled House 79-62 and Senate 21-13, marking one of the most aggressive moves yet against the rapid expansion of data centers tied to artificial intelligence and Big Tech. Supporters say the pause is needed to protect residents from the massive energy demands of so-called "hyperscale" facilities, which can consume as much electricity as small cities. SEN BERNIE SANDERS: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS COMING FOR THE WORKING CLASS. WE MUST FIGHT BACK "It's not that there's no place for data centers in Maine," Democratic Rep. Melanie Sachs, who sponsored the measure, told The Associated Press. "Frankly, the tradeoffs have not been shown to be of benefit to our ratepayers, water usage or community benefit in terms of economic activity." Opposition to data centers has been building nationwide as communities raise alarms about strain on power grids, higher electricity bills and heavy water use. Analysts have warned that parts of the U.S. grid could face reliability issues in the coming years if demand continues to surge. In February, Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a bill aimed at ensuring the electricity costs of data centers are not passed on to American consumers. At least 11 other states are considering restrictions like Maine’s, but Maine’s bill is the first to pass both legislative chambers, potentially setting a precedent. MAJOR TECH COMPANIES BACK TRUMP PLEDGE TO PAY MORE FOR DATA CENTER ELECTRICITY AHEAD OF SIGNING Critics argue the move could drive away investment and jobs. "We think that these data centers could bring good jobs, good opportunities to these regions," Montana Towers, a policy analyst with the free market Maine Policy Institute, told the AP. "And a lot of these concerns about them are luddite in nature." The Trump administration has backed data center expansion as critical to competing with China in artificial intelligence, even as it recently pushed tech companies to commit to covering the cost of new power generation needed to run their facilities. Mills has not said whether she will sign the bill, though she has sought an exemption for a smaller project already underway that would reuse existing infrastructure. If enacted, Maine’s moratorium would serve as a test case for how states balance economic growth against the mounting energy demands of the AI boom. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0cabbd8d5dabda396472c Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations te 2026-04-16T11:40:43.571Z Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations Senate Democrats blocked an attempt to defund and abolish a monument to a prominent labor union activist who was recently hit with bombshell allegations of being a serial predator. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, tried to pass legislation that would have defunded the monument to Cesar Chavez, who co-founded the United Farm Workers. The monument sits in California on property that was once his home and where his labor movement was born. Chavez was once a revered figure, particularly among Democrats, until a bombshell New York Times report in March detailed allegations of a pattern of sexual misconduct, including abusing and grooming minors. The alleged victims had stayed silent even after his death. SENATOR GALLEGO SAYS LONGTIME FRIENDSHIP WITH SWALWELL 'CLOUDED MY JUDGMENT' AS RUMORS SWIRLED IN DC "Due to Senator Heinrich’s shameful actions, the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument — a known crime scene where much of Chavez’s abhorrent abuse of women and girls occurred — will continue to operate on the American people’s dime, and it is sickening," Cornyn told Fox News Digital.  But the effort was blocked by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., who acknowledged the alleged abuse on the Senate floor Tuesday and said it "necessarily and profoundly changes Cesar Chavez’s legacy and how he should be remembered." While he agreed there should not be a monument named after Chavez, Heinrich warned that removing it would erase the stories of farm laborers and sweep his "violence under the rug." "When we learn shocking or terrible things about our history, the right answer is to tell the truth — never to hide it," Heinrich said. "I’m concerned that what my colleague from Texas is proposing could do just that: Hide the truth about Cesar Chavez and, unfortunately, the incredible farmworker movement with it." SWALWELL OUT AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS AFTER 13 YEARS IN CONGRESS Heinrich’s move to block the legislation came the same day two members of the House — former Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas — resigned from Congress over allegations of sexual misconduct. Cornyn’s No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act, which made its way through the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee — where Heinrich is the top Democrat — is part of a broader push to erase Chavez’s name from several physical manifestations of his legacy. "It is mind-boggling that anyone would want to keep Cesar Chavez’s name on a national monument honoring the very spot where he is accused of assaulting women and children," Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike Lee, R-Utah, told Fox News Digital. "Democrats should be ashamed." GONZALES RESIGNS IN WAKE OF RENEWED EXPULSION THREAT AFTER SCANDAL The bill would have abolished the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, which was created by former President Barack Obama in 2012 to honor the late labor activist, by requiring Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to sell off the federal land on which it sits. That would include selling Chavez’s home and the contents of his personal office, where some of the alleged abuse occurred. The legislation would also require that any federal funds allocated to the monument be redirected to provide law enforcement resources for forensic analysis of crime scenes and untested rape kits — a measure Cornyn worked on with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., to reauthorize in 2024. 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The poll released Wednesday found that 42% of men under 30 years old now profess that religion is "very important" to them. That number is up from 28% from a poll conducted in 2023. The data is also significant in showing a reversal of the traditional gender gap in religiosity. For older age groups, women consistently report higher levels of religiosity than men, but women in the under-30 group have remained with just 30% saying religion is "very important." "The percentage of young men saying religion is very important to them is now similar to the percentage for men aged 30-49 and only slightly lower than for senior men," Gallup wrote. TRUMP RETURNS TO NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST AS FAITH TAKES CENTER STAGE IN SECOND TERM "Young women, by contrast, are now by far the least religious women. At 29% calling religion very important, women aged 18-29 trail the next-least religious group, 30- to 49-year-old women, by 18 points and are less than half as likely as senior women to say religion is very important," Gallup said. The poll also found a spike in young men saying they attend a religious service on at least a monthly basis, jumping from 33% in 2023 to 40% in 2025. The growth in church attendance and religiosity is most apparent among young Republicans politically, rising from 40% in 2019 to 52% in 2025. That number is still well below the 60% of Republican men who said they attended church monthly in 2007. Democratic young men have continuously dropped in church attendance since 2000, according to the polling data. In 2000, 40% of Democratic men reported church attendance, compared to just 26% in the latest poll. Gallup's data on the importance of religion is based on 4,015 interviews with U.S. adults, including 295 men under 30 and 145 women under 30. The data on church attendance is based on reports from over 26,000 U.S. adults, including 1,905 men under 30 and 832 women under 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0c60ad8d5dabda3964614 Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16 te 2026-04-16T11:20:42.709Z Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 16 Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80 others as terrified residents cowered in their homes, officials said Thursday. Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, authorities said. Tetiana Sokol, a 54-year-old resident of Kyiv, said two missiles hit near her home and she took cover with her dog in the hallway as flashes lit up the night and windows shattered from the blast wave. "On the third attack everything broke, everything flew, we were shocked, we didn’t know where to run. I grabbed whatever came to hand and ran away with the dog," she told The Associated Press. "I still can’t find the cats in the house, they climbed out somewhere, I don’t even know. No windows, nothing, the dog is still walking around in stress." RUSSIAN WINTER STRIKE LEAVES NEARLY 800K HOMES WITHOUT POWER AND HEAT IN UKRAINE’S DNIPRO REGION Moscow's forces have hit civilian areas almost daily since its all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, with the regular assaults occasionally punctuated by massive attacks. More than 15,000 Ukrainian civilians have died in the strikes, the United Nations says. Zelenskyy on a mission to improve air defenses The latest bombardment came in the wake of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's 48-hour trip this week to Germany, Norway and Italy in an urgent search for more air defense systems that can stop Russian missiles. Ukraine has developed a significant domestic arms industry, especially in the production of drones and missiles, but it can’t yet match the sophistication of U.S. Patriot air defense systems. Ukraine’s top diplomatic priority is securing allies’ help to buy and build more and better air defenses, Zelenskyy said this week. Cash-strapped Ukraine also needs the speedy disbursement of a promised loan from the European Union of 90 billion euros ($106 billion) that has been blocked by Hungary. Ukraine fears the Iran war is burning through stockpiles of the advanced American-made systems it needs, and has argued against a U.S. temporary waiver on Russian oil sanctions that Kyiv says is helping finance the Kremlin's war effort. US ACCUSES RUSSIA OF 'DANGEROUS AND INEXPLICABLE ESCALATION' IN UKRAINE WAR DURING PEACE NEGOTIATIONS "Another night has proven that Russia does not deserve any easing of global policy or lifting of sanctions," Zelenskyy said on X. He thanked Germany, Norway and Italy for new agreements this week on supporting Ukraine's air defense. Officials are also working with the Netherlands on additional supplies, he said. At the same time, he noted that some partner countries haven't followed through on pledges of military support. "I have instructed the Commander of the Air Force to contact those partners who earlier committed to providing missiles for Patriot and other systems," Zelenskyy said. Other areas of Ukraine and Russia were also hit The bombardment was the biggest in weeks. Last month, Russia fired 948 drones and 34 missiles in the space of 24 hours in the largest assault of the war on civilian areas. At least four people were killed overnight in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old, with more than 50 others injured, according to authorities. Officials said the attack damaged 17 apartment buildings, 10 private homes, as well as a hotel, office center, car dealership, gas station and a shopping mall in the capital. RUSSIAN DRONE ATTACK ON PASSENGER TRAIN IS AN ‘ACT OF TERRORISM,’ ZELENSKYY SAYS Nine people were killed and 23 injured in the southern port city of Odesa, three women were killed and around three dozen injured in the central Dnipro region, and one person was killed in Zaporizhzhia in the south. "Such attacks cannot be normalized. These are war crimes that must be stopped and their perpetrators held to account," Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X. Ukraine’s air force said air defenses shot down or disabled 667 out of 703 incoming targets, including 636 Shahed-type drones and other uncrewed aerial vehicles. It said 20 strike drones and 12 missiles hit 26 locations. Meanwhile, in Russia, Krasnodar regional Gov. Veniamin Kondratyev reported that a 14-year-old girl and a woman were killed in Ukrainian strikes in the Black Sea port of Tuapse. He said that attacks damaged six apartment buildings, 24 private houses and three schools. Drone fragments also fell near the port of Tuapse. Russia’s Defense Ministry said that its air defenses downed 207 Ukrainian drones overnight. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0c400d8d5dabda39645b1 Family breakdown in Pennsylvania prompts faith-based effort to bring marriage back te 2026-04-16T11:12:00.802Z Family breakdown in Pennsylvania prompts faith-based effort to bring marriage back Pennsylvania families are in crisis, with the commonwealth ranking 34th in the country for family stability, with just over half of prime-aged adults married. The data prompted a pastor-led organization to team up with the Pennsylvania Family Institute (PAFI) to revitalize what they say is a key part of the American Dream: marriage. The Family Structure Index, a report by the Institute for Family Studies and Center for Christian Virtue that tracks marriage and family across the U.S., found in Pennsylvania that just 53.4% of prime-aged adults are married. The report defines "prime-aged adults" as those between the ages of 25 and 54. This stands in sharp contrast to Utah, the state ranked first on the list, where 65.6% of prime-aged adults are married. "Fundamentally, marriage leads to upward mobility, it leads to higher levels of life satisfaction, greater levels of happiness, more stability for kids, lower levels of loneliness, you name it. It's heavily correlated with lots of great life outcomes," Communio founder and president JP De Gance told Fox News Digital. De Gance lamented that in Pennsylvania, and across the U.S., the number of people getting married before age 30 is shrinking. The average age of marriage in the U.S. as of 2025 was 32, according to wedding website The Knot. This has been the case since 2023, but in 2022 the age was slightly lower, at 31, the company noted. De Gance noted that this could be an issue for fertility. OPINION: FROM NASHVILLE TO CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE, FATHERLESSNESS HAUNTS AMERICA "We know that fertility, for instance, tends to decline in women beginning at around age 30. In fact, a 35-year-old pregnancy is, according to obstetrics, a geriatric pregnancy," De Gance said. "If you get married before the age of 30, and you have that first child before the edge of 30 your likelihood of having the number of kids that you desire is also more likely." De Gance also said that "too few kids" in the commonwealth are being raised in intact homes. The Family Structure Index showed that 61.9% of teens in Pennsylvania are raised in an intact household, meaning their parents are married. De Gance said reversing those trends will require a cultural shift, which he believes can start at a local level. Communio, which focuses on helping churches maintain healthy marriages and families within communities, is now teaming up with PAFI to help families in Pennsylvania. The organizations aim to mobilize churches across the state using a data-driven model to strengthen relationship outcomes. Communio and PAFI expect thousands of couples to engage with the initiative through church-based groups. CONSERVATIVE INFLUENCER DEFENDS PRO-FAMILY MESSAGE, FIRES BACK AFTER CRITICISM FROM 'THE VIEW' "The data makes clear that when families weaken, communities feel it everywhere. We know the solution doesn’t start in Washington; it starts locally. By empowering and supporting churches with practical, results-driven strategies, we’re going to lead a movement that strengthens families in our Commonwealth and reduces the need for government intervention in the first place," PAFI president Michael Greer said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. De Gance warned that if things don't change in Pennsylvania, the state could see younger residents leave. The number of adults ages 25 to 29 in Pennsylvania declined by 5.4% between 2020 and 2024, according to Penn State researchers, raising concerns about the state’s ability to retain young workers and families. The decline in marriage and families is also impacting how people view the American Dream. The 2026 Family Structure Index noted that just one in three Americans still believe in the American Dream, pointing to declining homeownership among prime-aged adults as a key factor behind the drop in belief in the American Dream. The index noted that the percentage of prime-aged Americans who own the home they live in went from 67% in 1980 to 48% in 2025. "Fundamentally, the American Dream has historically been this idea of a guy and a gal get together and they set off on life's great adventure together. And they're able to live a life of financial security and being able to live out a dream where they can raise their kids in a happy and healthy community. And too frequently, our world has convinced young people that marriage is an optional part of life's adventure, that they shouldn't prioritize it," De Gance said, pointing out that many young people have been told to put careers first, rather than marriage. Still, De Gance is hopeful that the partnership between Communio and PAFI could put the Keystone State back on track. "We expect to see by 2030, hundreds of churches engaging with us and reaching out to their community, sharing the gospel through the felt need of healthy relationships, marriage and the family," De Gance said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0c3ecd8d5dabda39645a8 Chicago mayor warns of ‘teen trend’ after takeover chaos, violence concerns grow te 2026-04-16T11:11:40.901Z Chicago mayor warns of ‘teen trend’ after takeover chaos, violence concerns grow Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson warned of a potential "teen trend" event on the city’s South Side, avoiding the term "takeover" as the mob scenes have caused mayhem in the Windy City and other communities across the country recently. On Wednesday, Johnson urged parents to keep close tabs on their children amid ongoing concerns about gatherings that have previously turned chaotic. "Chicago, there are credible reports of a teen trend forming in Hyde Park later today," Johnson wrote on social media Wednesday. "Parents, be aware of where your children are going this evening. DO NOT allow your children to attend one of these gatherings; they are dangerous and can often turn violent." "Together we can keep our youth and our communities safe," he added. Images circulating on social media appear to show an earlier version of the mayor’s post referring to the gathering as a "takeover" before it was changed to "trend," though Fox News Digital has not independently verified the authenticity of those images. Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson for comment. CHICAGO’S BRANDON JOHNSON BLASTS 'ASSAULTS AGAINST IMMIGRANTS' AS SLAIN SHERIDAN GORMAN IS LAID TO REST The warning follows a series of similar incidents that have unfolded in recent weeks, including a March 30 gathering in Hyde Park that drew hundreds of teenagers and stretched late into the night. Video previously obtained by Fox News from ChitownCrimeChasers showed large crowds filling streets and sidewalks, with some individuals climbing on cars, dancing in intersections and engaging in brief altercations. Residents reported dozens of vehicles damaged, with one local estimating roughly $1,000 in dents and destruction to his car. RESIDENTS ALARMED AFTER TEEN VIOLENCE ERUPTS IN WASHINGTON, DC NEIGHBORHOOD Police said at least three curfew violations were issued and a 16-year-old girl was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct in connection with that incident. City officials have described the takeovers, often organized via social media, as part of a growing trend. Johnson himself has referred to them as "teen trends," warning in a recent public message that authorities were tracking multiple such events across the city. "They’re unsafe, and they can turn deadly," the mayor said, urging parents to prevent their children from attending and noting police would enforce the city’s 10 p.m. curfew. TEEN TAKEOVER SPIRALS INTO CHAOS—GUNFIRE REPORTED AS POLICE RUSH IN DAY AFTER LEADERS CALL FOR CALM The renewed concerns come amid heightened scrutiny of Johnson’s leadership on crime following the high-profile killing of 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman. Authorities allege Jose Medina-Medina, a Venezuelan national in the country illegally, shot Gorman on March 19. Federal officials have said the suspect was released into the U.S. in 2023, fueling criticism from Republican leaders and others who argue current immigration and public safety policies are failing to deter crime. GOT A TIP? Republican leaders have also criticized the handling of the case, pointing to what they describe as failed leadership and policies that allowed the suspect, who was released into the U.S. in 2023, to remain in the country. Johnson has faced backlash for remarks made around the time of Gorman’s funeral, when he emphasized that "assaults against immigrants" must end and defended longstanding city policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. FOLLOW US ON X When asked whether he would apologize to Gorman’s family, the mayor pointed to policies predating his administration and offered condolences, saying no words could "properly console a family that lost their baby." Gorman’s family has called for accountability and change, saying her death should not be dismissed as a "senseless tragedy." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Chicago police officials said they were aware of Wednesday's planned gathering and deployed additional resources to the Hyde Park area in advance. In a statement, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said officers were assigned to monitor what he described as a "teen trend" that had been widely promoted on social media. Snelling noted that similar gatherings in the past have led to "violence and criminal activity," but said the response this time included parents and community members stepping in. "The difference with last night is that parents in the community took a stand against the disorderly conduct seen at previous teen trends and organized their own takeover," Snelling said, adding that families, school staff and officers worked together to encourage "safe and responsible conduct." He also emphasized that public safety efforts cannot fall solely on law enforcement, saying "every Chicagoan has a responsibility" to help keep young people safe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The warning comes as similar "teen takeover" incidents have been reported in cities across the country, including a chaotic gathering in downtown Detroit over the weekend. In that case, police said large crowds of teens flooded the area after organizing on social media, prompting a significant law enforcement response. Authorities said a gun was fired during the incident, though no injuries were reported, and multiple teens were detained as officers worked to clear the scene. The incident unfolded just one day after Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield stood alongside community leaders and teen organizers to call for more safe spaces for youth, saying "enforcement alone is not the answer." Chicago officials have similarly described the gatherings as part of a growing trend, with Johnson previously warning that multiple "teen trends" were being tracked across the city and could "turn deadly." Police say they are monitoring social media for planned events and will enforce curfew laws as needed, while city leaders continue urging parents to keep track of their children’s whereabouts. Fox News Digital's Sarah Rumpf-Whitten and Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0c3d9d8d5dabda396459f This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results te 2026-04-16T11:11:21.026Z This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results The skyrocketing popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists has transformed the weight-loss industry, but not all shots are created equal in terms of how they work. A study published in Nature investigated how genes affect the success of modern weight-loss drugs — specifically, GLP-1s like semaglutide and tirzepatide. In analyzing genetic data and self-reported weight loss from over 27,000 users, researchers pinpointed a specific variation in the GLP-1 receptor gene (GLP1R) that acts as a "booster" for the drug’s effectiveness. POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS LINKED TO HIDDEN SIDE EFFECTS, STUDY FINDS Individuals carrying one copy of this variant lost an average of 1.6 pounds more than those without it, according to the findings. This suggests that genetic testing could eventually help doctors steer sensitive patients toward medications they are more likely to tolerate. "We believe these reports are a step forward in meeting an unmet need for a more informed and personalized approach to weight management," said study co-author Noura Abul-Husn, chief medical officer at the 23andMe Research Institute in California, in a press release. While this genetic "boost" is measurable, it remains relatively modest when compared to the total average weight loss of 24 pounds observed across the study population, the researchers noted. SHOULD YOU MICRODOSE OZEMPIC? EXPERTS ARE SPLIT ON RISKS VS BENEFITS Beyond genetics, other factors such as age, sex and specific medications remain much stronger predictors of success. For instance, the study found that women generally saw a higher body mass index (BMI) reduction (12.2%) compared to men (10.0%). The study may also reveal why certain patients experience stomach issues. Scientists identified a different genetic variant that was linked to increased reports of nausea and vomiting. The presence of this side effect did not impact the drug's effectiveness, however. Patients with variants in the GLP1R and GIPR genes lost just as much weight as those without it; they simply felt more sick during the process, the study found. WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS COULD IMPACT SEXUAL HEALTH IN UNEXPECTED WAYS "GLP-1 treatment decisions are complex, and having access to clinical expertise to help contextualize your genetic results alongside your full health picture is exactly the kind of guidance this report is designed to support," said Abul-Husn. Dr. Peter Balazs, MD, a hormone and weight-loss specialist serving the New York and New Jersey area, was not involved in the study but reiterated the role of the genetic variants in treatment response and side effects. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Notably, there appears to be a drug-specific effect: The GIPR variant associated with these side effects is observed with tirzepatide, but not with semaglutide," he told Fox News Digital. Balazs said he was surprised by the extremely wide nausea risk range (5%–78%). "Additionally, the drug-specific genetic dissociation was unexpected," he added. The data relied on participants reporting their own weight, which could be subject to bias. "The data is self-reported and not medically verified, which may affect its reliability firstly," Balazs told Fox News Digital. "It also does not account for key treatment variables, such as titration, discontinuation or dosing schedules." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The 23andMe participant pool may not reflect a diverse, real-world population, he added. "The study also lacks data on important clinical endpoints, such as diabetes progression, and severe adverse effects, such as gastroparesis or pancreatitis," Balazs pointed out. "Many of its findings also have not been supported by more clinically and statistically robust studies." For example, a sub-study comparing these reports to objective iPhone health data suggested that participants might over-report their progress. While users reported an 11.8% loss, electronic data in that subset showed a 5.8% loss. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER As an observational study rather than a controlled clinical trial, it could not definitively prove that the genetic variants caused the difference in weight loss, only that they are associated with it, the researchers noted. "I think this article is interesting, raising the possibility of genetic factors, and the use of genetic testing incorporated into further decision-making when picking weight-loss medications," Balazs said. "However, I would be careful to draw conclusions solely based on this study." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0c3c5d8d5dabda3964596 FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged te 2026-04-16T11:11:01.618Z FLASHBACK: Swalwell touted Epstein survivor as SOTU guest weeks before sexual assault allegations emerged Weeks after now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., invited an Epstein survivor to attend the State of the Union earlier this year in an attempt to highlight victims of sexual abuse, his political career collapsed after multiple women accused him of sexual assault. "Like every American, I want the President to do his job. I have always attended the State of the Union, and I will again tonight. I invited Teresa Helm as my guest because she has been waiting for justice for more than two decades," Swalwell said in a press release, referring to Teresa Helm, his guest. "Teresa’s bravery exposed the Epstein cover-up. The President owes her — and all survivors — answers," Swalwell added. Weeks later, Swalwell would ultimately suspend his gubernatorial campaign and resign his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives over women who exposed his own improprieties. SWALWELL ACCUSERS DETAIL EXPERIENCES WITH LAWMAKER AFTER HE ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS Bombshell reporting from CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle last Friday recounted allegations from several women, providing detailed accounts of how Swalwell had pursued intoxicated women, pressured employees into intimate situations and asked for explicit images from female contacts. Swalwell’s office did not respond to requests for inquiries from Fox News Digital. Helm serves as Survivor Services Coordinator at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) where she partners with survivors of abuse to hold corporations and individuals who profited from and facilitated their exploitation accountable. KASH PATEL TAUNTS SWALWELL WITH FBI SIT-DOWN AS RESIGNATION FALLOUT GROWS Helm, a survivor of Epstein’s sex trafficking, had urged lawmakers to release the Epstein files in the lead up to the 2026 State of the Union Address. "At the heart of this matter is HUMAN DIGNITY and JUSTICE FOR ALL," Helm said in a press release ahead of the State of the Union. Epstein, a financier with a prolific social circle, rubbed shoulders with the rich and powerful, including figures like Bill Gates, former President Bill Clinton, President Donald Trump, Billionaire Les Wexner and the United Kingdom’s Prince Andrew. Epstein died while incarcerated in 2019 on charges of sex-trafficking minors, leaving behind questions of whether he used his wide-ranging contacts to facilitate illegal sexual encounters. Swalwell, like a wide range of lawmakers from both parties, had urged the DOJ to publicly release documentation on its investigation of Epstein, arguing for public accountability on the matter. Helm echoed those calls. SWALWELL'S 'BEST FRIEND' IN CONGRESS TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS TORPEDO HIS POLITICAL CAREER "It is crucial to join forces, lead by example and continue lighting the way for generations to come. To me, it is both an assignment and an honor to be a guest here today at the 2026 State of the Union Address," Helm said. Fox News Digital reached out to Helm for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0c3b2d8d5dabda396458d Trump pushed Iran to the brink — but did we win anything that lasts? te 2026-04-16T11:10:42.160Z Trump pushed Iran to the brink — but did we win anything that lasts? After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad last week, Iran walked away without a deal. Trump announced a naval blockade, then said Iran wants peace "very badly" and has "called." Both things are probably true — and together they define the problem. Wars do not end when the shooting stops. They end when the political objective is secured. That is the standard Carl von Clausewitz set, and it is the standard by which the current conflict with Iran must now be judged. By that measure, as this phase of the war draws to a close, the answer is deeply unsatisfying. An American man I recently met who had lived inside Iran offered a blunt forecast. China will pressure Iran to accept U.S. terms because Beijing needs Iranian oil. Iran will agree not because it is defeated, but because it wants sanctions relief and breathing room. The regime in Tehran will survive — strong enough to keep ruling, repress its people and wait for a more favorable moment. PAKISTANI GENERAL SAYS IRAN DIPLOMACY STILL 'ALIVE, DESPITE US BLOCKADE, FAILED TALKS That is a cynical forecast. It is also a realistic one. In dealing with Iran, survival is victory. The Islamabad talks confirmed it. Vance emerged after 21 hours to say Iran "chose not to accept our terms." Trump then said Iran wants a deal "very badly" and has already reached out. Both things can be true. Iran wants relief — on its own terms. PRESIDENT TRUMP'S NEGOTIATING TEAM PRAISED BY NUCLEAR EXPERTS FOR WALKING AWAY FROM PAKISTAN TALKS I have written this before, and it bears repeating: If the Iranian regime remains intact, it wins — not because it defeated the United States militarily, but because it endured. The Islamic Republic does not need to win in the conventional sense. It only needs to outlast its adversaries politically, economically and strategically. History shows it is skilled at exactly that. Washington assumed sustained air and naval pressure could compel Tehran to yield. That assumption has been tested and has come up short. U.S. and allied strikes degraded Iranian capabilities, imposed real costs and weakened aspects of Iran’s proxy network. But they did not collapse the regime, eliminate its strategic leverage or force Tehran into meaningful concessions. There is a diminishing return to every additional strike. At some point, the bombs become symbolic — signals of resolve rather than instruments of decisive change. TRUMP DELAYS XI MEETING AS IRAN CONFLICT LETS US STRONG-ARM CHINA’S OIL SUPPLY If there was one defining lesson of this conflict, it was not nuclear weapons. It was energy. The crisis revealed just how vulnerable the United States and the global economy remain to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil flows. Chinese-chartered tankers transited the Strait despite U.S. pressure. If Iran’s largest oil customer operates with a degree of freedom, the pressure campaign is not as effective as advertised. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSIBLE DEAL TO END THE WAR One central justification for this war was fear that Iran was approaching nuclear breakout. Clarity matters. Iran had accumulated stockpiles of uranium enriched to 60% — approaching weapons-grade, but not equivalent to it. Multiple steps remain between enrichment and a deployable weapon. IAEA assessments and U.S. intelligence consistently distinguished between fissile material and a functional bomb — a distinction the war’s opening rationale consistently blurred. Islamabad confirmed the question remains open.  Nuclear enrichment was, in Trump’s own words, "the only point that really mattered" — and neither side moved. Iran’s foreign minister said the delegations came "just inches away" from a memorandum of understanding before the goalposts shifted. The core dispute sits exactly where it did when the first bombs fell. This is the question Washington must answer honestly. Iran was not about to field a nuclear weapon. The regime was repressing its people before the first strikes. Its proxies — Hamas, Hezbollah and others — had already been weakened. The Strait was open. We fought to prevent a future threat, slow Iran’s nuclear ambitions, degrade its proxy network and demonstrate that energy coercion would not go unanswered — to bloody the nose of a regime testing limits for forty-seven years. STEVE FORBES: IRAN’S NUCLEAR INSANITY LEAVES AMERICA AND ALLIES NO ROOM TO BLINK That is not nothing. But it is not decisive. The regime survives. The nuclear question remains open. The Strait remains vulnerable. The proxy network, though weakened, is not eliminated. And ninety million Iranians remain under a repressive theocracy — their condition unchanged by this conflict. GOP HOLDS WITH TRUMP ON IRAN WAR, BUT CRACKS EMERGE AS DEADLINE NEARS The IRGC’s naval force was never designed to fight the U.S. Navy symmetrically. What it built was an asymmetric force to exploit vulnerabilities in confined waters — fast attack craft, swarm tactics, naval mines and unmanned suicide vessels. The logic is brutal: Flood the engagement space with expendable platforms, and only one needs to get through. Think of the USS Cole — one small boat, one well-placed charge. Iran still has hundreds of those boats in the fight. Despite weeks of strikes, over 60% of the IRGC’s fast-attack fleet remains operational, stored in underground pens that resist air targeting. In the confined waters of the Persian Gulf, swarm tactics can inflict serious damage even against a superior force. That threat will outlast any ceasefire. STOP CALLING THIS BRINKMANSHIP. TRUMP'S HORMUZ MOVE IS THE REAL PRESSURE If Iran accepts terms — under Chinese pressure, with an expiring ceasefire bearing down — it may do so tactically, not strategically. The regime can accept conditions, relieve pressure, resume oil exports and then walk away from the agreement at a time of its choosing, perhaps under a future administration more willing to look the other way. That pattern is not hypothetical. It is consistent with forty-seven years of Iranian behavior. At the end of this conflict, Iran has been weakened but not broken. Its ambitions have been slowed but not stopped. Its regime has been pressured but not replaced. The strategic competition continues. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Wars like this do not end cleanly. They end with ambiguity. Washington will declare success. Tehran will claim survival. The world will move on — until the next crisis. But the fundamental reality remains. If the Iranian regime survives, it wins — because it lives to fight another day, to rebuild and to challenge the region and the United States again. This war, however it concludes, is not the end of the Iran problem. It is simply the end of this round. And perhaps, as my acquaintance who lived in Iran warned, a sad day for all. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ROBERT MAGINNIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0c15bd8d5dabda3964521 Historic Israel-Lebanon talks to take place for first time in decades and more top headlines te 2026-04-16T11:00:43.932Z Historic Israel-Lebanon talks to take place for first time in decades and more top headlines 1. Historic Israel-Lebanon talks to take place for first time in decades 2. Trump hits key battlegrounds to boost GOP ahead of midterms  3. Kamala Harris swipes President Trump over high gas prices FEELING THE FALLOUT — Disbarment looms for Swalwell after rape and assault claims trigger criminal probes. Continue reading … WAVE OF TROUBLE — Beach town deploys helicopters, K9 units amid takeover fears before Orange Crush. Continue reading … EYEING AN UPSET — Hathaway pitches 'common sense over socialism' in high-stakes US House special race. Continue reading … CHECKED OUT — Hunter Biden relocates overseas as old law firm sues for unpaid fees. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0bcadd8d5dabda396445b Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger te 2026-04-16T10:40:45.329Z Economist warns thousands of Virginia jobs at risk after minimum wage hike signed by Spanberger An economist is warning that Virginia’s recent minimum wage mandate won’t help the state with affordability as it is intended and could lead to thousands of jobs being cut. "I think something that we've seen in coverage of this bill and how this law in Virginia was that this is something that needed to be done to improve affordability for Virginians," Rebekah Paxton, the research director of the conservative Employment Policies Institute, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Paxton explained during the interview that businesses will be forced "to find room in their operating costs to make those numbers work." CALIFORNIA'S $20 MINIMUM WAGE FOR FAST FOOD WORKERS LED TO 'NEGATIVE OUTCOMES,' RESEARCHERS SAY "They have to decide, because the cost of labor has now gone up over just a few years — Do I have to reduce the number of positions? Do I need to shorten the number of hours I'm giving the people I have on staff? Do I have to raise prices to try to accommodate the difference in labor costs? Because just because the minimum wage is going up doesn't mean their sales are increasing by default," she said. Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who campaigned on affordability, signed a law in April that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour. Spanberger called the legislation "a win for the businesses that call Virginia home." DEMS WHO RAN ON AFFORDABILITY NOW FACE BACKLASH AS COSTS CLIMB IN NY, VIRGINIA "Today, we are putting more money in the pockets of Virginia workers," Spanberger said. "If you work full-time in Virginia, you should be able to afford to live in Virginia. You should be able to keep up with your rent or mortgage, fill your medications, and save for your kids’ futures."  Spanberger's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Spanberger joins several other local and state leaders mandating a minimum wage or considering the policy amid a nationwide debate over combating affordability problems. In some cities, advocates are pushing for a $30 minimum wage mandate. BUSINESS OWNER SAYS 'WE DON’T HAVE MONEY' AS NYC OFFICIALS PROPOSE MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: REPORT The Employment Policies Institute released a study in 2022 claiming that 12,000 jobs would be lost if Virginia raised the minimum wage. Now that the mandate is a reality, Paxton warns of dire consequences.  The think tank estimated that the Democrats' plan of an incremental wage increase for hourly workers from $12.77 to $13.75 next year and to $15 in 2028 will increase service-industry operating costs. "We're also looking at sort of how red states deal with minimum wage hikes versus Blue states. And we find kind of across the board, it doesn't matter," Paxton said. "Essentially, when the minimum wage goes up, alongside a lot of other costs that are going up for businesses, restaurants in particular, retail that have the most minimum wage workers, they have to make tough choices," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0ba2ed8d5dabda39643ed Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: 'This is a direct result of Donald Trump's war of choice' te 2026-04-16T10:30:06.992Z Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: 'This is a direct result of Donald Trump's war of choice' Former Vice President Kamala Harris is blaming President Donald Trump as Americans feel pain at the pump amid high fuel prices. "Here in North Carolina and around the country, gas prices are too high," Harris wrote in a post on X. "This is a direct result of Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran, and the American people are paying the price." The post features a video of Harris delivering remarks while standing outside in front of a sign displaying fuel prices. DEMOCRATS POUNCE ON $4 A GALLON GAS, BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR FOR 'BROKEN PROMISE' "We've got a president who is paying more attention to what he thinks is in his best political interests and personal interests, as opposed to what is in the best interest of working people in America," Harris declares at the end of the brief video. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on Thursday. BESSENT WARNS GAS STATIONS THAT TREASURY DEPT WILL KEEP THEM 'HONEST' AFTER SPIKE IN PRICES Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah shared Harris' post on Wednesday and wrote, "The Biden-Harris administration did everything it could to chill the production and use of gasoline and diesel Don’t tell us you’re on the side of the consumer here." The AAA national average for regular gas is $4.093 as of April 16, 2026. The highest recorded average price for regular was $5.016 back on June 14, 2022 during President Joe Biden's White House tenure, when Harris was still serving as vice president. KAMALA HARRIS DROPS BIGGEST HINT YET ON 2028 WHITE HOUSE RUN Trump defeated Harris in the 2024 presidential election. When asked last week by Al Sharpton if she will run again in 2028, Harris said, "I might," noting, "I am thinkin' about it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b666d8d5dabda3964331 Anna Paulina Luna says she's 'very confident' votes are there to expel Cherfilus-McCormick te 2026-04-16T10:13:58.727Z Anna Paulina Luna says she's 'very confident' votes are there to expel Cherfilus-McCormick After leading the effort to force the resignation of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., one House Republican has her sights set on another target. "I'm very confident that the votes to expel Sheila [Cherfilus-McCormick] are there," Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital in an interview, referring to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla, who could face an expulsion vote as early as next week. It takes a two-thirds majority to expel a member of Congress, and Luna said she has been contacted privately by both Republicans and Democrats who plan to vote to remove the embattled Florida Democrat. "Democrats have voiced their frustrations with her and have stated that they will vote to expel her as well," Luna said. SWALWELL ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS TORPEDOED GUBERNATORIAL BID House Democratic leadership has not yet weighed in on Cherfilus-McCormick’s fate, but a growing number of the Democratic caucus, from moderates to progressives, have backed her ouster. The momentum for expulsion comes after a House ethics subcommittee found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of more than two dozen ethics violations in March, including allegations related to stealing millions of disaster relief funds to finance her congressional run. She is also facing a separate federal criminal indictment that could result in more than 53 years in prison if convicted. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., is expected to introduce a resolution to expel Cherfilus-McCormick after the House Ethics Committee issues its recommended sanction next week. Still, Cherfilus-McCormick told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that she would not resign despite the threat of removal.  "This is not the time to abandon the district, not when they too are fighting for their future," said Cherfilus-McCormick, who is running for reelection. Not every lawmaker, however, has been willing to risk the prospect of expulsion, which has only happened a handful of times in U.S. history. Luna on Tuesday threatened to introduce a motion expelling Swalwell if he did not resign. Swalwell ultimately chose to quit on his own terms rather than face a rare chamber-wide expulsion vote.  "I was ready to make that expulsion. I had it ready to go," Luna said. "And then his office contacted my office and let me know that his resignation would be coming in a few minutes before the deadline was for the expulsion [motion]." Five women, including one former staffer, have so far accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct and rape. The California Democrat has denied any criminal wrongdoing and his attorney has vowed to vigorously contest the allegations. ERIC SWALWELL WAS CABLE NEWS STAR FOR YEARS BEFORE RAPID FALL FROM GRACE Members of Congress have traditionally been reluctant to pursue expulsion against colleagues who have not been criminally charged or found by the House Ethics Committee to have committed misconduct, but Luna argued that the serious allegations against Swalwell required a more aggressive approach.  "His resignation, obviously, was something that had to be done," Luna said. "It was non-negotiable." Luna also sharply criticized an atmosphere on Capitol Hill that she argued turned a blind eye to Swalwell’s alleged misconduct. "From what we were hearing on the Hill, this was behavior that was known about for a while. But no one came forward to officially report it," Luna said, calling the silence "disturbing." Luna predicted that additional sexual misconduct allegations would be made against Swalwell and said she turned over unreported information about Swalwell’s conduct to the FBI. She also supported the expulsion of former Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who resigned from the House on Tuesday to fend off a looming removal vote. "I guess I took it on myself to act specifically in these cases because I got really frustrated. I’m up here to serve my constituents," Luna said. "There’s a lot of people that are up here to do good on behalf of their districts, to actually make real change." "And when you are associated with and you accept people's behavior that is unethical and immoral and illegal, it's a poor reflection, not just on the institution, but it also taints the waters for everyone that serves with these people," she continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b653d8d5dabda3964328 Hungary’s new leader once idolized Orbán — now he’s the man who brought him down te 2026-04-16T10:13:39.326Z Hungary’s new leader once idolized Orbán — now he’s the man who brought him down Péter Magyar has gone from political outsider to Hungary’s most powerful politician almost overnight. The 44-year-old lawyer and former insider in former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party swept to victory in Hungary’s 2026 election, ending Orbán’s 16-year rule and stunning Europe. "Thank you to every Hungarian at home and around the world!" he wrote on X. "It is an immense honor that you have empowered us to form a government with the most votes ever received, and to work for the next four years for a free, European, functioning, and humane Hungary." Here are the key things to know about the man now set to lead Hungary. TRUMP SAYS HUNGARY'S BORDER STANCE KEEPS CRIME DOWN, SAYS EUROPE 'FLOODING' WITH MIGRANTS Magyar was born in 1981 in Budapest, Hungary, into a family of lawyers. He was just nine years old when communism collapsed in Hungary and the country held its first democratic elections. As a child, he idolized Orbán, who at the time was a young anti-Communist activist demanding that Soviet troops leave Hungary. Magyar has said he kept a photo of Orbán on his bedroom wall, Reuters reported. That early admiration makes his rise all the more remarkable: the boy who once saw Orbán as a hero ultimately became the politician who ended his rule. Before becoming Orbán’s biggest challenger, Magyar was part of the same Hungarian political establishment. He spent years inside Orbán’s conservative Fidesz movement and worked in positions connected to the Hungarian state. Because of that background, analysts say Magyar understands the system from the inside. "He’s an insider," said Helena Ivanov, an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society (HJS), a London-based foreign policy think tank. "He knows and understands the inside out of the Hungarian political system." That insider status, she added, was "exceptionally important" to his success. VIKTOR ORBÁN CONCEDES DEFEAT AS OPPOSITION LEADER HEADS FOR POTENTIAL SUPERMAJORITY WIN Like many members of Hungary’s political elite, Magyar trained as a lawyer. After studying law, he entered public service. When his then-wife took a position in Brussels, Magyar joined Hungary’s diplomatic corps and worked on European Union legislation. After returning to Hungary, he held senior positions at a state-owned bank and later ran Hungary’s student loan agency. His background gave him experience in both Brussels and the Hungarian bureaucracy, helping him position himself as a bridge between Hungary and the European Union. Magyar married Judit Varga in 2006. Varga later became one of Orbán’s most prominent ministers and served as Hungary’s justice minister. For years, that marriage placed Magyar close to the center of power in Hungary.  The couple had three sons, but their marriage eventually broke down. They divorced in 2023, shortly before Magyar launched his political rebellion. Magyar’s political transformation began after a scandal that rocked Hungary in 2024. Varga resigned after public outrage over a pardon linked to a child sexual abuse case. The scandal opened a rare crack in Orbán’s government. Magyar publicly broke with Fidesz, accusing the government of corruption and propaganda. For Ivanov, that moment was decisive. "The key breakdown was the fact that Orbán’s government participated in a cover-up … and that ultimately led him to start his own political campaign," she said. Until 2024, most Hungarians had barely heard of Magyar.  Then he gave a high-profile interview and launched a new political movement. Within months, he transformed himself into the face of Hungary’s opposition. His Tisza party won 30% in the 2024 European elections, before defeating Fidesz nationally less than two years later. Ivanov said his rapid rise came down to strategy. "He was able to capture the hearts and minds of the Hungarian people by focusing … on the internal issues that were their key grievances," she said. Magyar is not a traditional liberal politician. Like Orbán, he opposes illegal immigration, supports Hungary’s border fence and rejects European Union migrant quotas. "When it comes to immigration, I’m not really that sure that we’re going to see much of a change," Ivanov told Fox News Digital. "Magyar so far has made it clear that the fence originally built by Orbán will stay in place. He has said that he is not going to support the EU migration pact." "So that’s one thing where we may possibly see some continuity, or at least some overlap, between Magyar and Orbán," she added. "But … bringing the country back to a stable democracy is one of the key priorities that Magyar has." But unlike Orbán, he has pledged to rebuild ties with the European Union and unlock frozen EU funds. VP VANCE TO MEET WITH VIKTOR ORBÁN IN HUNGARY DAYS AHEAD OF FOREIGN NATION'S ELECTIONS Ivanov said the shift could be significant, especially after years of deteriorating relations with Brussels. "He has promised to rebuild the relationship between the European Union and Hungary," she said. Still, she cautioned that tensions may remain, particularly over Russia and Ukraine policy. Magyar describes himself as religious and often emphasizes family life. He has said he enjoys cooking and playing soccer with his sons. That image has helped him appeal to conservative voters who were disillusioned with Orbán but not ready to support a left-wing alternative. Magyar built his victory through a grassroots campaign. He focused on corruption, cost of living and frustration after 16 years under one leader. Because Orbán’s allies controlled much of Hungary’s media, he relied heavily on social media, rural outreach and direct voter engagement. Ivanov said that approach was not just strategic, but necessary. "The control that Orbán had over the media meant Magyar had to directly engage with the people," she said. Ivanov noted that Magyar did not appear on state television for 18 months. His first appearance came only after his victory, during what she described as "a very heated conversation" in which he accused Hungarian state media of carrying out "North Korean-style propaganda" under Orbán. Now, after years as an insider and barely two years as an opposition figure, Magyar is preparing to take power. Magyar has already signaled that he intends to move quickly against officials tied to the old system.  In a post on X on Wednesday, he said he had arrived at the presidential palace to meet Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok. "Tamás Sulyok is unworthy of representing the unity of the Hungarian nation," Magyar wrote. "He is unfit to serve as the guardian of legality. He is not fit to serve as a moral authority or a role model." "Following the formation of the new government, Tamás Sulyok must leave office immediately." Ivanov called the result "a huge victory for democracy," but said that reversing years of institutional control "is not going to be an easy process … likely a years-long process." Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b63fd8d5dabda396431f Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for ‘faux royal tour’ as experts accuse couple of exploiting titles te 2026-04-16T10:13:19.871Z Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for ‘faux royal tour’ as experts accuse couple of exploiting titles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s so-called "faux royal tour" of Australia is drawing criticism, with royal insiders telling Fox News Digital that it is raising eyebrows behind palace doors. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Melbourne on Tuesday for their first trip down under since their official royal tour in 2018. The four-day visit to Australia is being described as privately funded by the Sussexes, who flew to Melbourne in business class from Los Angeles on a commercial Qantas Airways flight. "The palace is unhappy about these rent-a-royal tours because it blatantly disregards the late queen’s very specific instruction that there can be no half-in, half-out for the Sussexes," Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube’s "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE COMPARED TO OBAMAS AS NEW NETFLIX DEAL SIGNALS THEY’VE TAKEN A 'BAD HIT' "All they are doing in Australia is monetizing their titles and clinging to royal relevance, even though most of Prince Harry’s family refuse to take his phone calls," Schofield claimed. "The purpose of the Australian tour is monetary, but it is also to look like royals because the world has rejected Harry and Meghan as reality stars and podcasters. Their relevance remains through their proximity to the British royal family. The royal family thinks it’s disrespectful." British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard agreed. WATCH: PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE CAUSED QUEEN STRESS IN FINAL YEARS: AUTHOR "This faux royal roadshow elevates the Sussex brand while undermining the very institution that gave them the platform," she claimed. "The Australians are asking: Who exactly is this tour for?" Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. There is no official palace response or endorsement issued on the visit, as Harry and Meghan are not working royals. Schofield and Chard’s statements came shortly after royal writer Robert Hardman, author of "The Windsor Legacy," told Page Six that Harry and Meghan’s trip may leave palace aides perplexed, even annoyed. "I’m sure [Buckingham Palace] would prefer that Harry and Meghan weren’t going, but there’s not a lot they can do about it," he said ahead of their journey. "They have no control. There will undoubtedly be a sense of confusion about what Harry and Meghan are there for … this trip may stick in the gullet of the palace." The couple stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. Public complaints emerged about the added security costs for police agencies as the couple visited Melbourne and Canberra, with Sydney marking the final leg of their trip. Melbourne’s Herald Sun newspaper described the latest visit as a "faux royal tour to shore up Brand Sussex." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER A spokesperson for the couple rejected the claim that the couple’s visit was a publicity tour. "The program is rooted in long-standing areas of work for the Duke and the Duchess, with a clear focus on amplifying organizations delivering measurable impact," their office said in a statement. "The visit prioritizes listening, learning and supporting communities rather than promotion." The statement noted that their agenda includes "a small number of private engagements" to "support broader charitable and commercial objectives." On Thursday, Harry is scheduled to give the keynote address at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit. Page Six reported in-person tickets cost $706. Sales support community education programs, crisis support and suicide prevention initiatives, the outlet shared. Meghan is also set to speak at a girls’ weekend retreat in Sydney. Tickets for the "intimate, luxury weekend," organized by Gemma O’Neill of the "Her Best Life" podcast, have a price tag of $2,699 per person. The VIP experience, priced at $3,199 per person, includes a group table photo with the former American actress. "A paid selfie with your favorite celebrity is a Comic-Con opportunity, not a British royal family move," said Schofield, calling the move "tacky." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Harry and Meghan’s pseudo-royal tour down under is making noise, but not the kind they might want," said Chard. "Behind the photo ops, the public mood reads more like disinterest laced with disdain. The big question on everyone’s lips: Why are they here?" "This isn’t an official royal visit," said Chard. "It’s a commercial hybrid dressed in palace clothing. Harry’s a paid speaker at a mental health leadership summit. Meghan’s headlining a women’s retreat, eyeing the shelves for her As Ever jam and wares. They are pushing their platforms all while trading on the royal family they left behind." Page Six reported that Meghan, 44, is expected to hold meetings about launching her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The outlet noted she has trademarked 12 products in Australia. On April 15, Australia’s 10 News also announced that Meghan would appear on "MasterChef Australia" as a guest judge. The Sussexes appear to be pushing back against claims that they are exploiting their royal titles. Their first public engagement was at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital. As they entered the hospital foyer, they shook hands with dozens of well-wishers while being filmed by hundreds of onlookers’ phones. Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, opened the facility in 1963. His parents, Princess Diana and the former Prince Charles, visited it in 1985. Meghan also visited a women’s shelter, while the couple spent time with a veterans’ art community in Melbourne. Harry, 41, also stopped by the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The two are set to team up for an Invictus Australia sailing event. Harry founded the Invictus Games in 2014, where sick and injured military personnel and veterans compete in adaptive sports. "There’s a philanthropic fig leaf, but it’s messy," Chard said. "They’re not working royals. These are all worthy causes, but the optics scream ‘royal tour with the palace,’ with Archewell philanthropies as the shield." Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claimed to Fox News Digital that two key senior royals will be following the usual mantra instilled by the late queen to keep calm and carry on. "Prince William will almost certainly oppose the couple’s attempt to ease themselves back into some sort of relationship with the royal family as he doesn’t trust them," he claimed. "Since this is one of the king’s realms, and there is enormous media interest in the visit, it is bound to concern the palace. This is similar, in many ways, to an actual royal tour." "The king has to ignore the Sussexes at this pivotal moment, or he risks being distracted from a very important meeting between him and President Trump," Schofield pointed out, referring to the monarch’s upcoming visit to the U.S. PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE'S HOLLYWOOD STAR POWER RAPIDLY FADING 5 YEARS AFTER ROYAL BREAK: EXPERTS "Any mention of Harry takes away from a crucial assignment from the British government," she warned. But Fitzwilliams pointed out that if the Sussexes play their cards right, the Australia tour could spark peace talks with the royal family. "As head of the armed forces, and the Invictus Games being a fine military charity, the king may feel it’s his duty to open the Games," said Fitzwilliams, noting that the next event is being held in Birmingham in 2027. "This could mean reconciliation, or it could open Pandora’s box," said Fitzwilliams. Royal experts previously told Fox News Digital that William and Harry are not on speaking terms. Sources close to Harry previously told People magazine that King Charles wasn’t responding to the Duke of Sussex's letters or phone calls. PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE DITCH FIRST CLASS SEATS, EXPERTS QUESTION IF MOVE WAS A ‘STRATEGY’ Whether the trip ultimately proves successful or not for the Sussexes, it gives royal watchers a glimpse into their futures, said Schofield. "I think paid appearances are Harry and Meghan’s reality for now," she said. "Meghan is back to working the gig economy, which she was familiar with as an actress. Chasing paycheck to paycheck." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b62bd8d5dabda3964316 Who is Tom Steyer? Anti-ICE billionaire in CA governor’s race faces scrutiny over detention investments te 2026-04-16T10:12:59.977Z Who is Tom Steyer? Anti-ICE billionaire in CA governor’s race faces scrutiny over detention investments Billionaire investor Tom Steyer is positioning himself as a critic of elites and immigration enforcement in California’s governor’s race — even as his own record, including investments in private prisons tied to ICE detention, draws scrutiny. That tension is surfacing on the campaign trail, with Democratic rival Rep. Katie Porter highlighting Steyer’s past $90 million investment in a private prison firm tied to ICE facilities, while Republican candidates cast his immigration platform as extreme. Steyer made his fortune overseeing Farallon Capital, a $20 billion hedge fund that invested in coal companies and private prisons, and is now running for governor on a platform targeting corporate tax loopholes, immigration enforcement and climate policy. The California billionaire has outlined that approach most clearly on immigration, laying out a five-point plan to abolish ICE, including allowing state prosecutors to bring cases against agents and expanding legal protections for detained immigrants. Steyer calls it a plan to "put ICE in jail." DAVID MARCUS: HOW MANY SWALWELL-STYLE CREEPS ARE DEMOCRATS PROTECTING? "The true test of a leader is not who they disparage and attack, but who they defend and uplift. Donald Trump attacks and robs the most vulnerable in our society, while protecting and enriching the most powerful," the billionaire Steyer wrote in his plan on X. Under Steyer's leadership, Farallon Capital invested $90 million in CoreCivic, which runs private prisons, including two ICE detention facilities. California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., brought attention to Steyer's past business dealings on X, where she responded to a post by Steyer vowing to prosecute ICE. "If they're criminals, does that make the guy who invested $90M in their facilities an accessory?" Porter said, quoting Steyer. Steyer called the investment a "mistake" after pushback from progressives. "It was also a big wake-up call that I was in the wrong place, that I was in a business that was taking me to places I absolutely didn’t want to go," Steyer said at a March town hall. "And there’s a reason I walked away from that business and walked away from a ton of money." That anti-ICE plan drew fire from Republican candidate Steve Hilton, who called it "insanity" and accused Steyer of "trying to buy this election because he has no real support." "This is far-left extremism beyond anything we saw during the Biden years. It’s an extension of the Biden open-borders agenda on the home front," Hilton said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "He is calling for federal agents to be targeted on the streets and thrown in jail for enforcing the law. That is incitement. It puts a target on the backs of the men and women in uniform and empowers the most radical anti-government extremists." WHY ERIC SWALWELL WAS FORCED TO QUIT CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS This isn't Steyer's first attempt at winning elected office. He dropped out of the 2020 presidential race after losing three Democratic primary contests. He spent nearly $250 million of his personal funds in that campaign. Steyer has since donated $112 million to his 2026 gubernatorial campaign, dwarfing the hauls of his opponents. Forbes has estimated Steyer’s net worth at $2 billion. Running on a platform that includes universal healthcare and free college, Steyer has aligned himself with progressive figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has called him a "friend," though Sanders has also said he is not a "fan of billionaires getting involved" in politics. Steyer left the hedge fund he founded in 2012 to pursue his climate and clean energy advocacy work, which included creating his climate advocacy group NextGen America. His money and campaigning have been behind three successful ballot measures and helped prevent another, including donating $12 million to California Proposition 50, the "Election Rigging Response Act" in 2025. The measure was passed, allowing for California to redraw its congressional districts to incorporate larger shares of urban and suburban voters, which Republicans unsuccessfully challenged in court. BIANCO SAYS ‘DEMOCRAT POLICY IS INDEFENSIBLE’ AS GOP CANDIDATES TOP CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR POLLING In 2010, he joined a campaign and donated $5 million to defeat Proposition 23, backed by billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch. The measure sought to overturn California's Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. He also led measures that closed tax loopholes allowing corporations to avoid paying taxes in California and raised taxes on tobacco to supplement healthcare programs. Steyer has received the endorsement of Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., citing his support for taxing billionaires and his push for single-payer healthcare, among other issues. "Tom has also been a bold leader on climate," Khanna said. "We need a bold progressive agenda in California. That’s why I’m supporting Tom Steyer for governor."  Steyer faces competition from Democratic candidates Rep. Katie Porter D-Calif., former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Biden era Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, among others. Rep. Eric Swalwell D-Calif., deemed the frontrunner, dropped out of the race amid sexual assault allegations. Fox News Digital reached out to Steyer for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b618d8d5dabda396430d Las Vegas ‘pricing problem' is scaring off tourists from 'greatest city in the world,' says Rick Harrison te 2026-04-16T10:12:40.560Z Las Vegas ‘pricing problem' is scaring off tourists from 'greatest city in the world,' says Rick Harrison Tourism in Las Vegas continues to decline — with about 38.5 million visitors last year, a 7.5% drop from 2024, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA). Rick Harrison of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas and of "Pawn Stars" TV fame told Fox News Digital that his store experienced record-breaking months in both January and February of this year. "You give customers what they want, and they return," he said in an interview. "A lot of hotels on the Strip — they're not hospitals where you have to go to them. There are choices out there. So, they're changing their pricing around." RICK HARRISON OF ‘PAWN STARS’ SAYS GAMBLING ISN'T DYING EVEN AS LAS VEGAS POKER ROOMS CLOSE ONE BY ONE Harrison said some of the casinos that are "really hot" and "always packed" — such as Circa Resort & Casino — are busy because they "don't have crazy prices on everything." He added, "I don't have crazy prices, and that's what [some of the other] casinos need to do. Some casinos have always been doing that, and that is why they are doing well." He said a big part of the success for Vegas venues in terms of drawing in tourists is customer experience. "I have a pawn shop. I changed it into a tourist destination, and people for years [said], ‘You get thousands of people a day at the store, you should charge them something.’ I'm going, ‘No,’ because I want them to come to the store," said Harrison. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER He noted that back in the day, the price of hotel rooms, food and experiences were not as high — making trips to Sin City more attainable for most Americans. "I want to make sure all of my [visitors] have smiling faces, that they have a great time," he said. "So when they go back to Ohio or Alabama or something, they tell their friends, 'Next time you're in Vegas, you really should go to Rick's Pawn Shop.'" Harrison said he's seen some casinos dropping their prices and offering more deals to tourists, such as modified all-inclusives.   Many officials, hotel owners and travel experts have cited a drop in Canadian tourism as a major reason tourism numbers have been down. Circa Resort & Casino, for its part, has launched an "at par" promotion — making the exchange rate for Canadians equal at its properties. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Canadian [visitors] are down anywhere from 20% to 50%, depending on what month you look at over the course of the last year," casino owner Derek Stevens previously told Fox News Digital. Harrison said he's seeing a decline in Asian tourism right now. "I don't think that's necessarily [about] Las Vegas. I think that's currency issues and economic issues." Rising gas prices, driven by oil hovering at nearly $100 per barrel amid the war with Iran, are creating uncertainty for the summer tourism season. Harrison said gas in Las Vegas is over five dollars a gallon currently. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "The problem is we get our gasoline from California refineries, so it's a couple of dollars less than California, because California's got a crazy tax on everything — but that is tough in Nevada right now," he said. He said California residents provide a large part of tourist revenue in Las Vegas. "This is still the greatest city in the world. It’s amazing living here," said Harrison.  "I will talk to my wife and [ask], ‘Which concert would you like to see this weekend?’ OK? [That's] not like most cities where you wait for a band to come to town. [In Vegas,] there's always something going on." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b604d8d5dabda3964304 CMLL champion Flip Gordon talks going from US Army National Guard reservist to pro wrestling ring te 2026-04-16T10:12:20.879Z CMLL champion Flip Gordon talks going from US Army National Guard reservist to pro wrestling ring Travis Lopes Jr. is a former U.S. Army National Guard reservist and a father of two, but when he enters a Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) ring, a switch flips – almost literally. Inside the squared circle, Lopes is known as Flip Gordon. He is CMLL’s current world historic middleweight champion, and in Las Vegas this week, he will help the company make history. CMLL will host its first solo U.S. show ever. It will come in the midst of WrestleMania week as pro wrestling fans hit Las Vegas for a few days of high-flying and hard-hitting action. Lopes detailed his journey from the National Guard to a pro wrestling ring. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I got my start in 2015. I was in the Army National Guard at the time, and I moved from the state of Idaho to the state of Massachusetts to begin this amazing journey of becoming a professional wrestler," he said. "And now, almost 11 years later, it's taken me all over the world. I've gotten to see more than 15 countries, and now I have a beautiful life down here in Mexico." He said pro wrestling was always his dream – it just took him a different route than most. But it was his time in the Army that helped him get the discipline he needed to stay the course and keep focus on his ultimate goal. He said he joined the Army when he was just 20 years old and serving helped him become a "grownup." "For me, I always wanted to be a professional wrestler. So this is something I always knew I wanted to do. Obviously, life takes you on different journeys, but ultimately, I ended up where I wanted it to be. But if it wasn't for the Army, I don't think I ever would have made it as a professional wrestler. The Army taught me a lot of things about being a grownup. "I joined at 20, but it taught me discipline. It taught me work ethic. It taught how to be away from my family because being in the Army was the first time I was away from family for a long period of time," he told Fox News Digital. "But I think the work ethic and the discipline really helped me the most because wrestling takes a lot of discipline. Not just with the in-ring aspect, but the traveling, being away from home, the discipline of, if you're on a strict diet, not eating junk food or fast food. RISING PRO WRESTLING STAR PERSEPHONE TO BE PART OF HISTORIC CMLL SHOW AT SLAM FEST, REACTS TO TONY KHAN PRAISE "So, discipline really is an important part of it. And another thing that helped me, I believe, was my time in college before the National Guard. I was a mascot. But I got to work out with the cheerleaders and the gymnastics, and that's where I learned my body control. I think if it wasn't for these things, especially in the military, I don't think I ever would have been a successful professional wrestler." Being at CMLL was also a part of his dream as he watched legendary pro wrestlers like the late Eddie Guerrero and Chris Jericho compete for the company and ultimately become major stars around the world. Lopes said he first received his opportunity at CMLL when he was with Ring of Honor. He made his debut on the company’s anniversary show. He said he wasn’t initially thinking he would be offered to stay with the company being that he was only into his first few months of his Ring of Honor contract. He was expecting to take off in September 2017 when an earthquake nearly derailed any hope of him realizing that dream. He said his willingness to stay in Mexico and seeing how the community came together helped him fall in love with Mexico and led him to a CMLL ring full time. "I came down here in September of 2017, made my debut on the anniversary show. I was here for about two and a half weeks and then a big earthquake hit, and they canceled shows that whole week because they had to inspect the buildings, make sure it was safe to run events," he recalled. "And I went to the office and I was like, ‘I know that I was supposed to leave on Monday,’ I was, like, ‘But can I stay another week?’ And they're like, ‘Well, we can't pay you more,’ And I was like, ‘Well, I didn't get to wrestle this week. So, it's the same basically,’ I was like, ‘If you're willing to pay my hotel for the next week so I can stay here, I'd love to stay another week so that I can give you my committed dates.’ "And so, I was able to stay here for another week. And those three and a half, I believe weeks it was, I just fell in love with the country of Mexico. I fell in with the culture, I fell with the Lucha Libre, I fell in love the food. Just seeing how everybody came together in a time of need was just so inspirational and I loved just that feeling that everybody had. It's almost like camaraderie, very similar to the military, but it was a whole culture, a whole country coming together for each other." The CMLL World Historic Middleweight Championship is also known as the National Wrestling Alliance World Historic Middleweight Championship. Gordon captured the title in November 2024, defeating Villano III Jr. at CMLL Viernes Espectacular. Gordon will be in a tag-team match with Capitán Suicida in Las Vegas. The two will square off against Mascarada and Neón. It’s one of a handful of matches that CMLL has put together during the week. The CMLL show will be a part of Slam Fest, which is taking place in the Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort. Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, Stardom, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling and House of Glory will also run shows at the venue. The event starts at 3 p.m. PT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b5f1d8d5dabda39642fb Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn te 2026-04-16T10:12:01.022Z Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn Mounting sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell led him to resign from Congress and drop out of the California gubernatorial race, but legal experts say the fallout could extend beyond politics, including potential disbarment. Swalwell is facing a string of accusations, including that he drugged and raped one woman and sexually assaulted one of his staffers, which have spurred at least two local criminal investigations. The accusations, which he has largely denied, have driven not just his exile from the political world but could now expose him to possible broader career repercussions. Hans von Spakovsky, legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, told Fox News Digital that Swalwell is bound by the State Bar of California's rules of professional conduct. Swalwell has had an active license to practice law in the state since 2006. 'SMART DECISION': SWALWELL'S RESIGNATION SPURS PRAISE FROM BOTH PARTIES AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS EMERGE The state lists out what would constitute professional misconduct, which the bar could investigate and then decide to suspend or revoke Swalwell's license. Von Spakovsky noted that "dishonesty, fraud, [and] deceit" are included, as well as "moral turpitude." "It would be up to the State Bar to investigate and see if his behavior falls within any of these or other prohibitions," Von Spakovsky said. Jonathan Turley, George Washington University law professor, said Democratic allies and left-leaning media previously "shielded" Swalwell but that the congressman was now "persona non grata without a friend in the world." Turley raised the prospect of disbarment. "If these rape and sexual harassment claims are established, he is likely to face disbarment demands," Turley said on Monday just before Swalwell resigned. "Even his prior boosters at MS NOW and CNN are unlikely to offer him a media deal." SWALWELL ACCUSERS DETAIL EXPERIENCES WITH LAWMAKER AFTER HE ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS Several women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct or assault, including a former staff member who alleged, according to CNN, that he had nonconsensual sexual relations with her twice, including one time that left her "bruised and bleeding," while she was intoxicated. In the latest and most serious development, a Beverly Hills woman named Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell during a press conference of drugging, raping and choking her in a hotel room in 2018. The latter accusation prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to open a criminal investigation, which follows the Manhattan District Attorney's Office also announcing a criminal investigation into the claims. FBI Director Kash Patel also signaled Swalwell could have federal exposure, asking the public to provide tips and for the former congressman to meet for an interview. Sara Azari, a NewsNation analyst who is now representing Swalwell, told the outlet "regret is not rape." "The fact that you know a day later or years later or what not, you maybe had shame around what you did, or maybe you were in a relationship and shouldn't have done what you did, doesn't make it rape," Azari said, emphasizing that Swalwell currently only faced allegations and no civil complaints or criminal charges. If charged and convicted, misdemeanors or felonies involving sexual offenses could lead to disbarment, even if the lawyer is not actively practicing law, according to the professional conduct rules. Before joining Congress, Swalwell was a law clerk and practiced law as a hate crimes prosecutor for the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. Fox News Digital reached out to Azari for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b5ddd8d5dabda39642f2 WWE champ Jade Cargill very hopeful to meet 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin at Hall of Fame ceremony te 2026-04-16T10:11:41.566Z WWE champ Jade Cargill very hopeful to meet 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin at Hall of Fame ceremony WrestleMania 42 is the big-ticket item on pro wrestling fans’ checklist this weekend in Las Vegas, but before the bell rings, WWE will enshrine its 2026 class into the Hall of Fame. AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, Sycho Sid, Bad News Brown, Dennis Rodman, the tag team duo known as Demolition and Hulk Hogan’s match with Andre the Giant from WrestleMania 3 are included this year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jade Cargill, the current WWE women’s champion, is also excited for the Hall of Fame festivities. She told Fox News Digital she was a big fan of the Attitude Era of the WWE and was hopeful to be able to meet be able to meet "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. "I hope he is there because I want to meet him," she told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "He’s one of the people, other than Paul Heyman and Booker T, Paul Heyman I was like I have to meet him. How did this guy survive this long? He’s bigger than life. He’s just natural with it. I have to meet him, have to take a picture with him, talk to him, I have to do that. WRESTLEMANIA 42 CARD REVEALED AS MAIN EVENTS AND MAJOR MATCHES ARE SET "And Stone Cold is the other person. I’m very hopeful that he’s gonna be there at the Hall of Fame. He was there last year. But I couldn’t like, there was so many people crowding him. And just to see Stephanie (McMahon) get her flowers is one-of-one. I love that for her." Austin was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009 as a wrestler. Last year, he was inducted as part of the immortal moment wing. His match with Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 was inducted last year. He’s one of eight wrestlers who are in the Hall of Fame multiple times. The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Friday night at midnight ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b5cad8d5dabda39642e9 Eric Swalwell campaign paid hotel where accuser Lonna Drewes claims assault took place te 2026-04-16T10:11:22.135Z Eric Swalwell campaign paid hotel where accuser Lonna Drewes claims assault took place Eric Swalwell, the former Democratic presidential hopeful who resigned from Congress and quit the California governor's race this week amid a storm of allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to rape, spent campaign money at a Hollywood hotel where a former model claims he sexually assaulted her. Swalwell's 2018 re-election campaign made two payments at the Montrose hotel at 900 Hammond Street on July 18, 2018, according to finance records first publicized on X by a campaign finance expert named Rob Pyers. They were for $353 and $8. That's the same address Los Angeles deputies revealed Tuesday after speaking with Swalwell's latest accuser, Lonna Drewes, who claims to have been victimized in July 2018. Swalwell has denied the allegations coming from her and several other women. An additional review of Swalwell's expenditures by Fox News Digital revealed a $43.24 Lyft ride in California on that day. The filing does not show who took it or include more specifics about the ride. ERIC SWALWELL FACES MANHATTAN SEX ASSAULT PROBE AFTER ENDING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AMID ALLEGATIONS Now the disgraced ex-congressman faces legal probes on both coasts, according to authorities in New York and Los Angeles. FBI Director Kash Patel challenged the former lawmaker to come in for an interview and encouraged any potential witnesses or victims to call the bureau's tip line in an X post. And the House Ethics Committee announced Monday its own probe into allegations of sexual misconduct. While initially the allegations stemming from a 2024 encounter with a former staffer after a New York City gala seemed most likely to lead to charges, new evidence is emerging in California that appears to at least partially corroborate another accuser's story, according to Donna Rotunno, a Chicago-based trial attorney and Fox News contributor. "She seems fairly legitimate to me," she said of Swalwell's unnamed New York accuser. "There was outcry. She went to the hospital. She seems to have some evidence to back up her story." LISTEN: CRIME & JUSTICE PODCAST ON SWALWELL SEX PROBE Outcry is when a victim reports a sexual assault incident to someone else, like friends or family, rather than police. Testimony from witnesses on the receiving end of these conversations is allowed in court under certain conditions, Rotunno said. It's an exception to hearsay rules. And the New York accuser also got tested for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, for which she has medical records. "She at least comes across as somebody who can back it up," said Rotunno, who is an expert defense lawyer in sex assault cases. "Now it's for somebody else to determine whether or not they think that it’s a crime." HOUSE AVOIDS UNPRECEDENTED FOUR-MEMBER EXPULSION WEEK AS SWALWELL AND GONZALES RESIGN INSTEAD If Manhattan investigators decide to file charges, she said they can expect a vigorous defense from Swalwell's legal team. "Would he have known if she's too intoxicated to consent?" she posited. "Just because you don’t remember doesn’t mean you don’t consent." Drunken drivers consented to get behind the wheel before committing those crimes, she said. Drunken Uber riders consent to pay the bill and get home safely. KIMMEL, COLBERT SILENT ON ERIC SWALWELL SCANDAL AFTER PLATFORMING DEMOCRAT "Any jury can put themselves in that person's position," she said. "Drunk people have sex all the time. It’s a very nuanced area of law." After the New York accuser went public with her allegations in a San Francisco Chronicle interview published Friday, other women came forward with allegations of misconduct or worse. One of them was Drewes, who told Los Angeles deputies Tuesday that Swalwell allegedly sexually assaulted her at a West Hollywood hotel in July 2018, located on the 900 block of Hammond Street — the address of the Montrose hotel where Swalwell's campaign made two payments on July 18, 2018. FORMER SWALWELL ALLY SAYS LONGTIME FRIENDSHIP WITH HIM 'CLOUDED MY JUDGEMENT' AS RUMORS SWIRLED IN DC "It corroborates... that she was there," Rotunno said. "Now he would have to say it was consensual rather than it didn’t happen at all." SWALWELL'S FALL FROM GRACE SPARKS DEMOCRAT RUSH TO RETURN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AMID SCRUTINY "We were supposed to go to a political event, and he said he needed to get paperwork from his hotel room," Drewes, a former model and software entrepreneur, said during a news briefing alongside her attorneys Lisa Bloom and Arick Fudali Tuesday. She said she was already "incapacitated" by the time they got to his room. "He raped me," she alleged. "And he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness. And I thought I died. I did not consent to any sexual activity." The allegations are similar to those in the Chronicle piece, from a former staffer accusing him of sexually assaulting her when she was blackout drunk after the New York City gala on April 25, 2024. SEND US A TIP HERE According to the report, she claimed to remember only "snippets of the night," including telling Swalwell "no." Three days later, she reportedly told a friend she believed she was sexually assaulted. "As a lawyer who has dealt with Harvey Weinstein for now a little less than a decade, I would be very upset if they were not equally treating these people fairly," Rotunno told Fox News Digital. "This allegation in New York is identical to the allegation on Harvey, without the alcohol. The alcohol makes it even worse." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST In New York City, Manhattan prosecutors are also asking for additional witnesses or victims to call them. "We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373," a spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney's office told Fox News over the weekend. "Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators, and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner." After the Chronicle report, other women came forward with allegations, including Drewes, who said at a news conference in Beverly Hills Tuesday that she believes Swalwell drugged and raped her at a hotel in 2018. Swalwell has denied the allegations, but he quit the governor's race. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made," he wrote on X Sunday. "But that's my fight, not a campaign's." He later resigned from Congress. Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b5b6d8d5dabda39642e0 Viral Nikki Glaser clip prompts discussion over whether monogamy is dead te 2026-04-16T10:11:02.681Z Viral Nikki Glaser clip prompts discussion over whether monogamy is dead Comedian and 2026 Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser set the internet on fire when talking about her views on sex in her relationship. During an appearance on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, hosted by Alex Cooper, Glaser revealed that she "kinda likes it" when her boyfriend hooks up with other women. "In a relationship, I don’t really care if my boyfriend were to hook up," Glaser said. "But that is not a two-way street. I’m not someone who likes to hook up when I’m in a relationship. I don’t really care about that. But I don’t care if someone else were to. In fact, I kinda like it." Glaser has been dating her boyfriend, television producer, Chris Convy, on and off since the two met in 2013. The 41-year-old comedian said that while she did not mind her boyfriend being physically intimate with someone, she would have a problem if they were to engage in non-sexual intimate activities, such as watching a show together or texting each other jokes. NIKKI GLASER ROASTS LEONARDO DICAPRIO'S DATING HISTORY DURING GOLDEN GLOBES OPENING MONOLOGUE The clip of Glaser talking about her relationship boundaries quickly went viral, sparking online debates. The online reactions ranged from shock and disgust to fascination, and even jealousy, with some men saying they wanted a woman who shared Glaser's desires. Many asked whether the comedian's remarks signified a larger movement away from monogamy, while others wondered if her relationship dynamic was healthy or a "red flag."  Jackie Dorman, a relationship expert, spoke with Fox News Digital about the viral clip, saying that it was more symbolic of Glaser’s brand than a shift in relationships and dating in the modern world. "I don't think that it's evolving views of people as a whole. I think that Nikki is a comedian, and I think this is not a one-off comment. If you've ever listened to any of her comedy, she uses her relationship as a punchline a lot," she said. The relationship expert suggested that the remarks could be evidence of Glaser operating in the male-dominated world of comedy that often acts as a "boys club." Dorman noted that other female comedians often get raunchier to be more heard. She also highlighted Glaser saying that she did not want to step outside the relationship physically herself, but was OK with her partner doing so. Dorman said that Glaser's remarks on emotional cheating might show where the comedian stands in her relationship. "If it's not a bit, if it is not a joke, this is a couple that's been on and off for 10-plus years. They haven't gotten married... And so, this could just be a situation where we're looking in the window of a relationship that maybe is not the right match," Dorman said. Dorman noted that if Glaser is not joking about her situation, it could be a sign that the comedian is exhibiting "avoidant attachment," meaning that she could be creating distance to feel safe without having to fully commit. KRISTIN CAVALLARI SAYS CHILDLESS MEN ARE A DATING ‘DEAL BREAKER’ While Glaser had a seemingly nonchalant attitude about her boyfriend engaging in sexual activity outside their relationship, Dorman warns that this kind of arrangement can get messy fast. "First of all, relationships are only what they are because we've made a commitment to each other. There's an exclusivity that is required for a romantic relationship. So, once you start inviting other[s] into the mix, once people start doing things where you don't know what they're doing or if you can trust them, that starts to erode the relationship very quickly," she said. Glaser's stated desire for a man who other women find attractive is not necessarily out of the ordinary, according to Dorman. The relationship expert said that "people don't want to be with the 'mid' guy" and are looking for other women to see their significant other as attractive. However, according to Dorman, women are predominantly hypergamous and look to marry men who are better off than them financially or socially, while men often want to marry a woman who is better looking than they are. "I see a lot of women marry men that are not as good-looking as them," Dorman said, adding that in 2026 women are looking for men who are "honest," "faithful" and "emotionally available." Dorman believes the clip of Glaser went viral because "people are subtly afraid that this is what it takes to keep a relationship."  Despite the virality of the clip and the concerns it spawned, Dorman insists that "monogamy isn't dead," noting that she helped over 1,600 people get married in the last five years. "You do not have to lower your standards to have a man. You do not have to be chill and easygoing to keep a man. What you need to do is you need to stick to your non-negotiables and your standards, and I promise you there's lots of men out there that want the same things," she said. Fox News Digital reached out to Glaser's team for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0b5a3d8d5dabda39642d7 Homeland Security official's killing leaves agency 'devastated' as vetting breakdown exposed te 2026-04-16T10:10:43.088Z Homeland Security official's killing leaves agency 'devastated' as vetting breakdown exposed A Department of Homeland Security official was killed in Georgia by a naturalized U.S. citizen with a prior criminal record, a case that is raising new questions about the federal government’s vetting process after the agency recently acknowledged significant screening gaps. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed Wednesday that Lauren Bullis, 40, was "brutally shot and stabbed to death," identifying the suspect as 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon Abel, who was naturalized in 2022 and has a record that includes convictions for sexual battery, assault, and battery against a police officer. The killing comes shortly after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services disclosed "significant national security and public safety risks" in U.S. vetting processes, describing past screening processes as "wholly inadequate" under former President Joe Biden. Mullin said DHS is "devastated" by Bullis’ killing. The agency also said she "was a bright spot for so many of the DHS community." DHS SLAMS CALIFORNIA 'SANCTUARY' COUNTY AFTER MOM ALLEGEDLY MURDERED BY 2 HONDURAN NATIONALS Bullis was walking her dog when she was attacked, according to DHS. She served in multiple roles at DHS’ Office of the Inspector General, including as an auditor and a team leader in the Office of Innovation. The agency said Abel was also arrested in connection with the murder of an unidentified woman he reportedly shot outside a Checkers, as well as a homeless man he shot multiple times outside a Kroger in Brookhaven, Georgia. Andrew Arthur, a former immigration judge and policy expert at the Center for Immigration Studies, said, "This is just the latest impact of the Biden administration's immigration policies." In an interview with Fox News Digital, Arthur, who served under the Bush and Obama administrations, said the case raises concerns about whether existing safeguards were properly applied during the naturalization process. "There were plainly steps that were missed when this person was naturalized," he said, adding that recent agency findings suggest broader vulnerabilities in the system. IGNORED ICE DETAINERS ‘PUT LIVES AT RISK,’ DHS SAYS, TARGETING NEWSOM, PRITZKER, HEALEY It is not yet clear from publicly available information how Abel’s prior convictions factored into his naturalization review or whether they should have disqualified him under existing standards. USCIS announced the creation of a new vetting center in December that DHS said would "enhance screening and vetting of immigration applications, with a focus on identifying terrorists, criminal aliens, and other threats to public safety." The agency said the center would leverage advanced technologies and work closely with law enforcement and intelligence partners to uphold the integrity of the U.S. immigration system. MAJOR NATIONAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY EXPOSED AS DHS REVEALS HOW RELATIVES OF TERROR ARCHITECT ALLOWED INTO US The month before, USCIS also restored the practice of conducting neighborhood investigations of potential new citizens to verify aliens’ eligibility for naturalization by reviewing their residency, moral character, loyalty to the U.S. Constitution, and commitment to the nation’s well-being. Arthur lauded this decision, saying, "That's never been a priority, because of the numbers that we talk about, about 800,000 people naturalize every year." "This is a huge number of people, and we have assumed in the past that a simple fingerprint check and NCIC run will identify individuals who pose a danger to the community before they can be naturalized. We now know that that's not true." He cautioned that though "the numbers are big and we want to encourage people who are green card holders to become citizens," the U.S. must continue to "invest resources in order to ensure that we don't confer citizenship on anybody who poses a danger to the United States going forward." Fox News Digital reached out to a spokesperson for Biden for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a833d8d5dabda3963b64 MORNING GLORY: If you care about the Constitution, read Sarah Isgur's new book te 2026-04-16T09:13:23.445Z MORNING GLORY: If you care about the Constitution, read Sarah Isgur's new book Bravo Sarah Isgur. And thank you. The "bravo" is for Isgur’s new book: "Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today’s Supreme Court." Isgur is a superb communicator, a Harvard Law School-trained lawyer and a practiced observer of the Court as she and New York Times columnist David French demonstrate with every episode of their much listened-to podcast "Advisory Opinions."  If Isgur has a discernible judicial philosophy/ideology, it’s probably best described as a merger of Chief Justice John Robert’s and Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s, with a dash of the other four "conservatives" on the Court thrown in.  But as Isgur explains at length and in useful detail, every label used in every discussion of the Court is at least very oversimplified and usually misleading. She’s Sarah Isgur. She runs on common sense, good humor and an appreciation for the complexity of Supreme Court proceedings. If you want to know what she thinks, you’ll have to read her book. The same rule applies to the nine justices. JONATHAN TURLEY: JUSTICE JACKSON'S 'CHILES' DISSENT REVEALS NARROW VIEW OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT Isgur is also not just "occasionally witty." She is very funny, and that helps a non-lawyer or even lawyers who aren’t focused on the Court to get the key themes into their heads. "Winsome" always wins when pitted against "loud and certain," and far too much Supreme Court chatter falls into the latter category. Not Isgur’s.  Constitutional law is complicated stuff.  That’s why all law students have to spend at least two semester-long classes to get the basics down and those two courses don’t usually include the Court’s criminal law jurisprudence. Isgur takes all that great tumbleweed of complexity and makes it manageable.  When justices write books, I try to read them and am always eager to interview them within the rules set the Court has quietly established. An interviewer of a justice should not ask about matters before the Court or likely to get there, and should not expect one justice to dish on another. In interviews with Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Thomas and with now retired Justice Breyer, I’ve found it is not difficult to respect those rules and still have interesting conversations. The books by justices should be mandatory for journalists covering the Court. They write to be understood. JONATHAN TURLEY: LIBERAL JUSTICE'S SWIPE AT KAVANAUGH LATEST SIGN OF SCOTUS' SLIPPING STANDARDS But they don’t shoot for laughs. Isgur does and there are plenty to be had. Enjoy.  The "thank you" is because Isgur’s book prompted me to finally put down in a column the simple propositions that (1) it is unconstitutional to expand the Court above its present number and (2) Republicans should support keeping the Senate’s legislative filibuster rules in place so that we need never have to test proposition one.  Amateurs will be quick to point to the historical fact that the size of the Court has varied between 6 and 10 members since it was first established by the Constitution, and that only the most recent change came via the Circuit Judges Act of 1869, which fixed the Court’s membership at 9 — with one of the seats designated as the chief justice. On nine occasions total, Congress has tweaked the number of justices, beginning in 1789,  but it has not done so since 1869, though there have been many opportunities for super-majorities of both parties to try and do so. Franklin Roosevelt famously tried and failed to "pack" the Court in 1937 after a landslide win in 1936, but his proposed Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937 failed even his own party’s smell test. AMY CONEY BARRETT DISCUSSES HOW CATHOLIC FAITH KEEPS HER GROUNDED IN INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP BARRON Why? It is guesswork to attribute motives to one or more legislators for what they did or did not do, especially legislators from a century and a half ago. But the fact should matter greatly that the last change to the Court’s numerical composition came after the upheaval of the Civil War and Andrew Johnson’s near-impeachment and on the heels of the ratification of the 14th Amendment with its guarantee of the "due process of law" should matter to those who believe in the rule of law. The last change to the composition of the number of justices came immediately after great threats to the Constitution and its repair after secession and civil war via the guarantee of "due process of law" from every state as well as the federal government.   CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I am prepared for Senate Democrats to refuse to confirm even one federal district court judge from President Trump must less any Supreme Court nominees should the Democrats regain the Senate majority in 2027. That’s the political process playing out and turnabout is fair — and constitutional — play.  But piling five more Justice Brown Jackson’s on to the Court via court-packing legislation would mark a fundamental break with our past legal history and evolution. That would not be consistent with the rule of law. That would in fact be its abrogation and the beginning of a cycle impossible to predict in its outcome. Which is why it is important for the Senate GOP to defend its filibuster rules. The filibuster is the one hurdle that must be crossed before any bill to mangle the Constitution via disfiguring the Court makes it to a final vote. Serious senators will defend it for the simple reason is that it preserves the stability of every institution but especially the Court.  If you care about the Constitution, read Sarah Isgur’s new book and realize the Court isn’t meant to move quickly or to be broken beyond repair in a fit of partisan excess. "We must never forget, that it is a constitution we are expounding," Chief Justice Marshall famously wrote in the 1819 decision McCulloch v. Maryland. Whether that restraint is still within the whole of the Republic depends not a little on serious people of the center-right to the center-left keep their eyes on the prize: The rule of law.  Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6 p..m ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996, where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a81fd8d5dabda3963b5b House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district te 2026-04-16T09:13:03.645Z House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district RANDOLPH, N.J. — Republican Joe Hathaway aims to flip a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district in northern New Jersey. "I think we have the right math, the right bipartisan coalition to come together to win this thing," an optimistic Hathaway said this week in a Fox News Digital interview. Hathaway is facing off against Democrat Analilia Mejia, who is backed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of neighboring New York, in Thursday's special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. The winner will fill out the final eight months of the term of Gov. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic representative who stepped down from Congress in November after winning New Jersey's gubernatorial election. FIRST ON FOX: HOUSE REPUBLICANS TARGET DOZENS OF 'VULNERABLE' DEMOCRATS ON EVE OF TAX DAY The special election comes as the GOP clings to a fragile House majority and would relish the opportunity to flip a suburban district Sherrill won by 15 points in her 2024 re-election and carried by roughly the same margin in last year's gubernatorial election. But given a rough political climate and traditional headwinds for the party in power, it's a tough task for a candidate with an R next to their name on the ballot. To have any chance of winning, Hathaway will need the support of independents and crossover Democrats. He said his message to those voters is "even if you've never voted for a Republican before, you got the chance to test drive one for the next six months, send me to Washington. Let me prove to you I'm going to do what I say." Pointing to Mejia, Hathaway argued that voters in the district will "choose common sense over socialism in this race." Mejia, a progressive organizer who served as national political director on the 2020 Sanders presidential campaign, pulled off an upset in the February Democratic primary, narrowly edging out more moderate rival former Rep. Tom Malinowski in a field of 11 candidates. While Mejia was the clear choice of the party's left flank, the rest of the field appeared to divide the moderate and center-left vote. HOUSE SPEAKER JOHNSON GETS REINFORCEMENT AS GOP CLINGS TO RAZOR-THIN MAJORITY Her victory was another boost for the left against the establishment after democratic socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sent shock waves across the nation with his Democratic primary victory in June 2025. Hathaway, a former Randolph Township mayor and current council member who was uncontested for the GOP congressional nomination, emphasized that the choice for voters is "between a common sense, practical independent leader who's gotten things done at the local level in New Jersey and knows the issues, contrasted with someone who's running on pure ideology, far left-wing ideology, Squad-backed ideology." Mejia recently appeared at a town hall with Malinowski and on Sunday teamed up with Sherrill on the campaign trail as she aimed to unite Democrats, who enjoy a sizable registration advantage in the district. Hathaway claimed that Mejia is now trying "to hide from that a little bit in some of her rhetoric, because she knows that those policies are completely out of touch, but it's not fooling voters. It's certainly not fooling us." Jewish voters make up a key part of the district's electorate, and Hathaway, in the only debate in the special election, claimed Mejia was antisemitic, noting that she has said Israel committed genocide in Gaza. "She blamed Israel for the attacks by Hamas on October 7," Hathaway said. "I think Jewish individuals across this district, Republican or Democrat, are very afraid of this kind of rhetoric." PROGRESSIVES NOTCH ANOTHER WIN OVER DEMOCRATIC MODERATES AS SANDERS-AOC ALLY NEARS CONGRESS Hathaway said, "I've spoken to more members of the Jewish community who have told me they've never voted for a Republican in their life, who are going to vote for me in this race. I mean, that shows you where the Jewish community is on the importance of this race and how they are not aligned with Mejia... and her platform." Mejia has pledged to "protect the rights of Jewish constituents," and has said her criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza should not be conflated with antisemitism. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mejia said that "Joe Hathaway’s inability to distinguish between criticism of a government or government official and bigotry is troubling and disgusting in equal measure." Mejia last week wrote that she was "honored" after being endorsed by the liberal pro-Israel political group J Street PAC. But her acceptance of the endorsement triggered pushback on the left, with the North Jersey Democratic Socialists of America calling her move a "heel turn." Hathaway, as he aims to win over independents and Democrats, is pointing out where he agrees and disagrees with President Donald Trump, who lost the district by eight points in the 2024 presidential election. REPUBLICANS WIN BUT DEMOCRATS ALSO CLAIM VICTORY WITH BALLOT BOX SURGE IN TRUMP TERRITORY "I’m always going to do what’s right for this district first. And I’ve been clear: If the president’s going to do things that are good for the district, increasing the SALT cap deduction, putting money back in people’s pockets, especially New Jersey, affordability is so tough here. If we’re doing things like border security, reducing fentanyl deaths like we’ve seen in our community. Those are good things. I support those policies," Hathaway said. "But on the other hand, if the president's going to do things that aren't in the best interest of our district, it's my job to push back, and that's exactly what I've done," he spotlighted. Hathaway pointed to Trump's move last year to terminate billions of federal dollars for the Gateway Project, which is funding a new train tunnel under the Hudson River connecting New Jersey and New York, and the president's plans to cut roughly 1,000 jobs and nearly $1 billion in funding for an Army base located in New Jersey. "I'm going to call balls and strikes in this race. I'm not going to be a rubber stamp for anybody," Hathaway said. He touted, "I think we have the right math, the right bipartisan coalition to come together to win this thing on April 16." But Dan Cassino, a Fairleigh Dickinson University political science professor and pollster, calls Hathaway's hopes of capturing crossover Democrats "a pipe dream." "Democrats as a whole do not seem interested in finding common ground with Trump," he said as he predicted that most voters in the special election will be strong partisans. "Democratic turnout is through the roof and Republican turnout is depressed at this point." Cassino noted that "right now national politics drives everything. We say all politics is local. Today, unfortunately, all politics is national." Mejia, meanwhile, has tied Hathaway to Trump and Republicans in Congress. "MAGA Republicans are driving up everyday costs with extreme policies my opponent supports. Healthcare and critical programs are being gutted just to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich. We can’t afford another vote for Trump in Congress," she wrote in a social media post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a80bd8d5dabda3963b52 Europe’s chemical industry is in free fall — America's could be next te 2026-04-16T09:12:43.752Z Europe’s chemical industry is in free fall — America's could be next Europe’s chemical industry is quietly unraveling, and Americans should be paying very close attention. What is happening across the Atlantic is not simply a story of industrial decline. It is a warning sign for the United States about what happens when overregulation collides with global competition, especially from China. If Washington does not act, the same pressures now hollowing out Europe’s chemical base could undermine America’s position as a global chemical producer over the next decade. After all, it is just as true in the United States as it is in Europe that excessive regulation combined with a flood of Chinese imports is a double hit few industries can withstand for long. The numbers alone are staggering. A recent story in the Financial Times disclosed that investment in Europe’s chemicals sector fell more than 80% in 2025, collapsing from 1.9 million tons of new capacity in 2024 to just 0.3 million tons last year. At the same time, plant closures doubled. Since 2022, around 20,000 jobs have been directly affected, and 37 million tons of production capacity – representing ~9% of Europe’s chemical production capacity – have disappeared. What we are witnessing is the structural decline of Europe’s chemical manufacturing sector, which produces all the building blocks for modern life. Industry leaders in Europe are clear about what is driving this decline: high energy prices, suffocating bureaucracy, aggressive regulations, and a flood of cheaper imports from China. Chemicals are among the most energy-intensive products in the economy, with energy accounting for a significant share of petrochemical production costs. Chinese producers benefit from access to discounted oil from sanctioned suppliers, in effect creating a parallel trading network that provides cheap feedstock for Chinese petrochemical production. This gives Chinese chemical manufacturers a structural cost advantage in global markets and allows them to undercut Western competitors that lack access to those cheaper feedstocks. When you add carbon pricing, painfully slow permitting, and a veritable maze of regulatory requirements tied to the EU’s net-zero agenda, it becomes clear why investment capital, and jobs, have gone elsewhere. TRUMP’S $12B RARE EARTH PLAN TARGETS CHINA AS EXPERTS WARN US IS ‘ONE CRISIS AWAY’ The consequences reach far beyond chemical companies themselves. Chemicals are the building blocks of modern economies. As Marco Mensink, director-general of the European Chemical Industry Council, warned, "If you want a defense sector… an automotive sector, it’s totally dependent on chemicals supplying the materials." Europe is already 80% dependent on China for vitamins, and increasingly reliant on Chinese inputs for economic essentials. This dependence leaves Europe not only economically exposed but strategically vulnerable to China for the building blocks of its economy. For Americans, the temptation is to see this as simply a problem of Europe’s own making. After all, the U.S. enjoys comparatively lower energy costs, abundant natural gas, and a more market-oriented approach to industrial policy. At Olin, we see that this sense of security is more fragile than people might expect. Many of the same pressures are already visible here: rising regulatory burdens, permitting delays for industrial projects, growing reliance on chemicals produced in China, and an uneven trade playing field. Recent Biden-era EPA rules pertaining to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), particularly around risk evaluation and unreasonable risk determinations, have significantly expanded federal authority in the chemical space, adding to the regulatory burden facing companies here at home. This, in turn, has threatened the domestic production of chemicals essential to economic growth in the United States. As recent Congressional testimony highlighted, as late as 2009, the United States was the global leader in chemical production. Yet today, China accounts for 50% of all global chemical sales, with the United States a distant second place. Without deliberate action, the U.S. could follow Europe down the same path, losing investment, capacity, and, most importantly, good-paying American jobs, one plant at a time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The recent closure of our epoxy plant in Brazil offers a telling illustration of this broader trend. While Brazil is not Europe, the logic is the same. And while Europe is experiencing this troubling dynamic at scale, U.S.-based producers are not immune to the same calculus. In recent years at Olin, we have had to close chemical capacities in our facilities in the United States, as well as in Europe and Asia, as global markets shifted. Other chemical companies have also taken similar steps as rising costs and uneven trade conditions reshape the industry. All is not lost though. The United States still has a strategic advantage in chemical manufacturing. When it comes to resources, technology, safety, and our workforce, the United States is well placed to continue advancing in the chemical sector. At Olin we are committed to fostering this sector of the economy and onshoring chemical manufacturing so that we strengthen the United States’ economic and national security interests. As U.S. policymakers ponder our direction moving forward, the lesson from Europe’s decline is not that environmental goals or worker protections should be abandoned. It is that policy choices have trade-offs, and ignoring competitiveness has real consequences. The dramatic decline of chemical manufacturing in Europe shows what happens when regulation races ahead of market realities and when governments underestimate how quickly global supply chains can shift. Once capacity is gone, it is extraordinarily difficult, time-consuming, and very expensive to rebuild. If the United States wants to avoid becoming dependent on China for the chemicals that underpin defense, healthcare, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing, we need a coherent strategy now. That means faster permitting, predictable regulation, realistic climate policy timelines, and a serious approach to trade enforcement. It means recognizing chemicals as a strategic sector, not just another line item in environmental rulemaking. Europe is offering our nation a cautionary tale in real time. The question is whether America will learn from it or follow Europe down the path to job losses and Chinese dependency. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a7f7d8d5dabda3963b49 SEN BERNIE SANDERS: Artificial intelligence is coming for the working class. We must fight back te 2026-04-16T09:12:23.985Z SEN BERNIE SANDERS: Artificial intelligence is coming for the working class. We must fight back Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most transformational technology in the history of the world—and will have a profound impact on the life of every man, woman, and child in our country. And, if you’re currently in the workforce, there’s a good chance it will take your job. Recently, I took a trip in a self-driving Waymo car in San Francisco. There was no one behind the wheel. Waymo is already operating in 10 major cities and, along with other driverless car companies, intends to expand rapidly. In Texas, 18-wheelers are now traveling down highways without a driver. Left unchecked, it is likely that millions of truck drivers, bus drivers, taxi drivers, and rideshare drivers will lose their jobs in the next decade. But it’s not just job loss in transportation. A few weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal reported that Jeff Bezos, the fourth-richest man alive, is seeking to raise $100 billion to purchase factories all over America. Not content with replacing the 600,000 workers in his Amazon warehouses with robots, he intends to do the same with millions of factory workers. WE COULD WIN THE AI WAR AND STILL LOSE ALL OF OUR FREEDOMS IF WE AREN’T CAREFUL Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the richest man alive, is converting Tesla into a robot company with the goal of building one million robots per year. What will these robots do? They will not only replace factory and warehouse jobs, they will displace workers in health care, grocery stores, the hospitality industry, call centers, and every other part of our economy. AI will not only be devastating for blue-collar workers, but for white-collar workers as well. Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, said most white-collar work "will be fully automated by an AI within the next 12 to 18 months." A Stanford paper called "Canaries in the Coal Mine?" found there has already been a 16% decline in employment for younger workers in jobs exposed to AI—like computer programming and customer service. THE AI REVOLUTION THREATENS OFFICE JOBS, BUT REVIVES DEMAND FOR SKILLED TRADES The reality is that the AI oligarchs do not want to just replace specific jobs. They want to replace workers. As Dario Amodei, the head of Anthropic, has said, AI "isn’t a substitute for specific human jobs but rather a general labor substitute for humans." According to OpenAI’s charter, its mission is to build "highly autonomous systems that outperform humans at most economically valuable work." Why are AI and robotics being pushed so aggressively by Big Tech oligarchs like Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Ellison, Altman, and Thiel? The answer is obvious. They are implementing a technology that will make them and their corporate clients even richer and more powerful. Why will any business want to hire a human worker when it can install AI and robotics and cut its labor costs by 80 to 90%? AI and robots don’t take a salary, need a vacation, require health care, or form a union. They just keep working—24/7. REP RO KHANNA: WE NEED A NEW TECH SOCIAL CONTRACT TO RECLAIM AI FROM BILLIONAIRES Replacing workers with revolutionary new technology is a good investment for billionaires. But for the working class of this country, AI and robotics could well be a nightmare. If AI and robotics eliminate millions of jobs and create massive unemployment, how will people survive if they have no income? How will they feed their families or pay for housing or health care? If workers and their employers are not contributing into Social Security and Medicare, what happens to these programs that provide life-and-death support for elderly and disabled Americans? The American people see what is coming. And they don’t like it. According to a recent poll by Blue Rose Research, 79% of voters are concerned that the government does not have a plan to protect workers from AI job losses. Fifty-six percent are concerned about losing their job or having someone in their family lose their job in the next year. The next year! Further, the overwhelming majority of Americans do not trust the motives of the AI oligarchs. For good reason. IN 2026, ENERGY WAR’S NEW FRONT IS AI, AND US MUST WIN THAT BATTLE, API CHIEF SAYS We’ve heard this story before. In the 1990s, the working class of this country was told by corporate America and their media that unfettered free trade would be a boon to the economy and that it would create millions of new jobs and raise wages. As many of us understood then, that claim was a lie, which is why we opposed trade deals like NAFTA and PNTR with China. The true goal of these deals was to shut down thousands of factories in the U.S., allow companies to move abroad where they could pay desperate workers starvation wages, and greatly enhance profits for large corporations. And they accomplished exactly what they set out to do. Now, in the midst of the coming AI revolution, what should we be doing? It’s not complicated. Congress must act to ensure AI benefits all of us—not just a handful of billionaires racing forward for power and profit. AI-DRIVEN SCHOOL EXPANDING TO MAJOR US CITIES DESPITE UNION PUSHBACK That is why I have introduced legislation to impose a federal moratorium on the construction of new AI data centers until strong safeguards are enacted. What does that mean? It means that if AI and robotics are going to be deployed, these technologies must improve the lives of workers instead of just throwing them out on the street. It means that as productivity greatly increases, the workweek should be significantly reduced with no loss in pay. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It means fundamentally rethinking the American social contract. If AI and robotics are going to create unprecedented wealth, we as a nation must guarantee all Americans a high-quality standard of living: decent housing, health care, education, and more. It means that if AI and robotics will be used by children, guardrails must be established to make sure they do not harm their emotional well-being or their capacity to learn. It means that our democracy must be secured from those who would use these technologies to lie and distort reality, and it means that our privacy must be protected from huge surveillance corporations that can use AI to increasingly track and record every aspect of our lives. And last, but certainly not least, it means that we need to protect the American people and the world from the existential threat many scientists fear may be coming. If AI and robotics become smarter than humans, there is a real possibility they will function independently of human control, with possible catastrophic outcomes. That obviously must not be allowed to happen. The international community must come together to prevent this nightmarish scenario. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM SEN BERNIE SANDERS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a7e4d8d5dabda3963b40 Trump hits key battlegrounds to sell tax cuts, boost GOP ahead of midterms te 2026-04-16T09:12:04.380Z Trump hits key battlegrounds to sell tax cuts, boost GOP ahead of midterms President Donald Trump is heading this week to two crucial swing states in this year's midterm elections to highlight the tax cuts that Republicans in Congress passed, and which he signed into law, last year. He will visit Nevada on Thursday and Arizona on Friday. The stops follow Wednesday's deadline for Americans to file their taxes with the IRS. Trump's western swing comes as the GOP works to protect its razor-thin House and slim Senate majorities in the midterms, when the party in power typically faces political headwinds and loses congressional seats. The GOP also faces a challenging political climate fueled by persistent inflation, rising gas prices tied to what polls show is an unpopular war with Iran, and the president's low approval ratings. But Republicans have for weeks spotlighted the tax cuts, which they insist will give them a political boost with voters in the midterms. TRUMP HITS THE ROAD TO SELL ECONOMIC WINS, AS REPUBLICANS BRACE FOR HIGH-STAKES MIDTERM SHOWDOWN In an interview Wednesday on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria," Trump touted the tax cuts, telling host Maria Bartiromo that "the refunds are really significant, and it makes it less complicated to do your tax return. Much less complicated." "People are getting refunds of $5,000, $8,000, $11,000 that they had no idea they were getting. It's turned out to be better, as good or better than I said it would," the president emphasized. The tax cuts were a key component of Republicans’ massive domestic policy measure, which passed almost entirely along party lines in the GOP-controlled House and Senate. FIRST ON FOX: GOP TAKES AIM AT DEMOCRATS FOR OPPOSING TRUMP TAX CUTS The law, originally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act but rebranded as the Working Families Tax Cuts, is stuffed full of Trump's 2024 campaign trail promises and second-term priorities, including extending the president's signature 2017 tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay.  Trump will spotlight the tax cuts on Thursday at a roundtable discussion at the AC Hotel in Las Vegas. The city, a popular entertainment and gaming mecca, has an outsized population of service industry workers who rely on tips and overtime pay. EXCLUSIVE: HOUSE REPUBLICANS TARGET 'VULNERABLE' DEMOCRATS FOR VOTING AGAINST TAX CUTS White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president on Friday will deliver remarks at a Turning Point USA event at Dream City Church in Phoenix. "You’ll hear a lot from the president about how his policies have benefited the American people," Leavitt said. Democrats have criticized the tax cuts, arguing they disproportionately benefit the wealthy and corporations. "Donald Trump promised Americans lower prices, lower taxes, and bigger refunds, and what have they gotten instead? Massive tax breaks for Trump and his wealthy friends, a reckless trade war that has hiked prices, and a deadly and costly taxpayer-funded war with Iran," Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin argued in a statement. Martin charged that "Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ stole from nursing homes, rural hospitals, and hungry families to give a windfall to the ultra-rich." And he claimed "Americans are seeing lower-than-promised refunds hit their bank accounts that won’t even cover the higher costs Trump has forced them to shoulder." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a7d0d8d5dabda3963b37 Virginia congressman says Spanberger wants to 'turn us into New England' te 2026-04-16T09:11:44.049Z Virginia congressman says Spanberger wants to 'turn us into New England' Less than a week before Virginians head to the polls to decide the fate of the state’s congressional map, a representative from a district at the center of the controversy pushes back.  In an interview with the Ruthless Podcast released on Thursday morning, Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., rebuffed the efforts by Virginia Democrats to change the layout of the congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  "Their goal is the long game," Cline said of the Democrat-backed redistricting attempt. "It is the short game of the next election, but it’s also the long game of trying to turn rural Virginia into either a non-impact on politics or convert. You either assimilate or you’re destroyed." Under the proposed map, Cline’s district in the western part of the state would be divided into five new seats. Josh Holmes, a co-host of the podcast, explained that this would dilute the impact of rural voters. WATCH SPANBERGER KNOCKED OUT FOR ‘BAIT AND SWITCH’ HYPOCRISY AS POPULARITY PLUMMETS AND REDISTRICTING FIASCO  "They are attempting to split into five different districts to minimize a rural vote that they can overcome with Northern Virginia suburban NGO defense contractors," Holmes said during the interview.  Virginia Democrats are following a national trend. Cline noted how this redistricting playbook has been used by Democrats across the country.  "They definitely want to turn us into New England," the congressman first elected in 2018 said. "Massachusetts used to have Republican members of Congress, a much more balanced delegation. Now it’s 9-0. But Republicans vote, what, 40 percent of the population there. They do it in Illinois. Most of the states where they control, they’re trying to just draw Republicans completely out." SPANBERGER'S ‘UNCONSTITUTIONAL PUSH TO REDEFINE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS MAKES VOTERS ’NULL AND VOID': CRITICS Cline’s comments come as the polling on the referendum is tightening.  A recent poll from the Washington Post showed support for redrawing the state’s maps, leading by only 5 points. The projections show a closer race than last year’s gubernatorial election, where Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Winsome Sears by more than 15 points. Voters will get their chance to weigh in on the redistricting fight on Tuesday. Virginians will decide whether to approve a constitutional amendment enabling the General Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional map.  Democrats claim that creating new maps would restore fairness to apportionment. Republicans argue that this is a gerrymander by turning the delegation from a six-five Democrat-majority to a 10-one Democrat-majority in a state where Kamala Harris only beat Donald Trump by six points.  SPANBERGER SIGNS GUN BILLS, MAKES A PROPOSED GUN BAN EVEN HARSHER Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., who currently represents the Southwest part of the state, would likely become the only Republican remaining in Virginia’s delegation.  Cline appeared on Ruthless as a part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series, an ongoing initiative to interview major GOP candidates. The hosts have already interviewed candidates in 12 states, with more scheduled as primaries across the country take place ahead of the November midterms.  After Tuesday’s election on the map, Virginians will return to the polls on August 4th for the Republican and Democratic congressional primary elections. The general elections will take place on November 3rd. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a7a7d8d5dabda3963b19 Mounting Troubles at Ohio State University Lead to Frustration te 2026-04-16T09:11:03.908Z Mounting Troubles at Ohio State University Lead to Frustration Ohio State isn’t the only university in turmoil, but few others have faced so many issues lately. One lawmaker called the school “a national embarrassment.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a794d8d5dabda3963b10 Ahead of 2028, Vance Collects Cash, Chits and Contacts te 2026-04-16T09:10:44.123Z Ahead of 2028, Vance Collects Cash, Chits and Contacts The vice president is also the finance chair of the Republican National Committee, allowing him to court donors who could prove helpful should he run for president. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a780d8d5dabda3963b07 Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure te 2026-04-16T09:10:24.406Z Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure President Trump has lashed out at enemies, allies and even the pope, and made it harder for Republicans to keep the focus on economic issues in a midterm election year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a581d8d5dabda3963ac0 March Closes With $164.10 Billion Deficit te 2026-04-16T09:01:53.894Z March Closes With $164.10 Billion Deficit By Ethan Faverino | Earlier this week, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Fiscal Update, revealing that the federal government recorded a deficit of $164.10 billion in March 2026. For the first half of FY26, cumulative deficits reached $1.169 trillion, meaning 32.01% of outlays were unfunded by revenues, with the government spending $1.47 for every dollar received in revenue. The year-to-date deficit for FY26 is 10.60% lower than the $1.307 trillion recorded in the same period of FY25. Full-year deficits in FY25 totaled $1.776 trillion. According to the most recent 10-year budget projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), federal deficits are expected to total $1.853 trillion in FY26, $1.887 trillion in FY27, and $2.080 trillion in FY28. In March, total federal net outlays amounted to $548.96 billion. Cumulative net outlays from the start of the fiscal year through March stood at $3.651 trillion. This represents a 2.35% increase compared to the $3.567 trillion in net outlays for the same period in FY25. Full-year net outlays in FY2025 totaled $7.010 trillion. The CBO projects net outlays will reach $7.772 trillion in FY27 and $8.151 trillion in FY28. Total federal net receipts in March were $384.86 billion, bringing year-to-date net receipts to $2.483 trillion. This marks a 9.84% increase from the $2.260 trillion in net receipts recorded in the comparable period of FY25. Full-year net receipts in FY25 were $5.235 trillion. The CBO forecasts net receipts of $5.596 trillion in FY2026, $5.885 trillion in FY27, and $6.071 trillion in FY28. Key figures for March 2026 show net outlays of $548.96 billion, net receipts of $384.86 billion, and a deficit of $164.10 billion. For FY26 year-to-date through March, net outlays totaled $3.651 trillion, net receipts totaled $2.483 trillion, making the deficit $1.169 trillion. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post March Closes With $164.10 Billion Deficit first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a56dd8d5dabda3963ab7 Arizona Enacts ‘Cade’s Law’ Criminalizing Online Encouragement Of Teen Suicide te 2026-04-16T09:01:33.181Z Arizona Enacts ‘Cade’s Law’ Criminalizing Online Encouragement Of Teen Suicide By Matthew Holloway | Arizona has enacted legislation aimed at addressing teen suicide by expanding criminal penalties for adults who encourage minors to take their own lives through targeted communication. According to a press release from Arizona House Republicans, House Bill 2665, known as “Cade’s Law,” establishes criminal liability for adults who intentionally advise or encourage a minor to die by suicide through direct communication, including online messages. The law expands Arizona’s manslaughter statute to include cases in which an adult, age 18 or older, knowingly encourages a minor to die by suicide while aware of the minor’s intent. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Pamela Carter (R-LD4), is named after Cade Keller, a 16-year-old Arizona teen who died by suicide in 2022. Lawmakers said the case highlighted a gap in existing law, which penalized providing the physical means for suicide but did not address targeted online communication encouraging self-harm. ✅Arizona Enacts “Cade’s Law” to Tackle Teen Suicide “Teen suicide is a crisis, and we cannot ignore it. Cade Keller was only 16. He loved welding and had plans to attend Mesa Community College. Then his life was cut short. Cade posted online that he planned to take his life.… pic.twitter.com/ywVQv9nkRA — Arizona House Republicans (@AZHouseGOP) April 13, 2026 In the release, the Arizona House GOP Caucus wrote, “Cade’s Law closes a dangerous loophole.” Under the new law, “directed communication” includes verbal, written, or electronic messages specifically aimed at a minor, including social media posts, text messages, or other online interactions. An adult who intentionally sends such communication to a minor, with knowledge of the minor’s intent to die by suicide, can be charged with manslaughter, a Class 2 felony. The measure does not apply to general discussions about suicide or mental health that are not directed at a specific individual. In a statement marking the law’s enactment, Carter said, “Teen suicide is a crisis, and we cannot ignore it. Cade Keller was only 16. He loved welding and had plans to attend Mesa Community College. Then his life was cut short. Cade posted online that he planned to take his life. People saw it. No one called 911. No one got an adult. Cade died. That is the nightmare every parent fears, and it is happening to too many families. Cade’s Law makes this a crime. If you knowingly use direct messages to advise or encourage a minor to die by suicide, you will be prosecuted. If you see warning signs, do not wait. Make the call. Get help. Step in.” The legislation was designed to address the growing role of online platforms in cases involving teen self-harm. Teen suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals ages 10 to 24 in the United States, according to data cited in legislative materials. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Arizona Legislature and was advanced as part of broader efforts to address youth mental health and online safety concerns. It was signed into law alongside HB 2666, which addresses the sexual extortion of minors online. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Arizona Enacts ‘Cade’s Law’ Criminalizing Online Encouragement Of Teen Suicide first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a558d8d5dabda3963aae Andy Biggs Raises Nearly $3M For Arizona Governor’s Race te 2026-04-16T09:01:12.142Z Andy Biggs Raises Nearly $3M For Arizona Governor’s Race By Staff Reporter | Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05) announced he has raised nearly $3 million to date, and has over $1 million cash on hand.  Following the aggregate donations of multiple contributors, the biggest donations to Biggs’ campaign came from Biggs’ federal campaign, Biggs2016, amounting to $50,000, and the Freedom Club PAC which gave over $16,000.  Arizona campaign funding data reports fellow Republican congressman and gubernatorial candidate David Schweikert as having raised nearly $900,000, and having nearly $300,000 cash on hand. Schweikert’s top donors came from Schweikert’s own coffers. $572,00 came from Schweikert’s federal campaign committee, Friends of David Schweikert. $115,000 came from Schweikert himself.  Even combined, the pair doesn’t come close to the amount in the Democratic governor’s campaign coffers.  Incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs has raised over $5.7 million since last year, and has over $6 million in cash on hand.  Unlike Biggs and Schweikert, Hobbs had multiple large donors outside of multiple contributor aggregates, mainly unions: Unite Here Tip Campaign Committee ($11,000), United Food and Commercial Workers Union of Arizona Local 99 ($11,000), AFSCME People ($11,000), Arizona Education Association ($11,000), and Hollywood star Jennifer Garner ($10,000).  Hobbs also received nearly $250,000 in non-contribution income from Copper State Values, a political action committee established and chaired by Hobbs’ campaign manager, Nicole Demont.  Demont established the PAC in December 2024, and teamed up with leading dark money handler Dacey Montoya (“The Money Wheel”), who serves as the PAC’s treasurer. Funds from the PAC began benefitting Hobbs’ campaign last June. Other than a few contributions to outside organizations, it appears Copper State Values functions as a funding arm for the Hobbs campaign.  Copper State Values has made payments to a number of companies which Hobbs has paid for services, including $150,000 to the California-based Capital Strategies, which has Hobbs listed under its clientele; nearly $7,000 to Pingdex for calls; and $40,000 to Monteverde Strategies.  The non-contribution income covered shared expenses between the Hobbs campaign and the PAC: acquisition, office supplies, insurance, professional services, rent, finance consulting, payroll, postage, mailers, utilities, fuel, food and beverage, fundraising event, travel, and health insurance. Multiple donations came from the health sector: Centene Management Company, the Missouri-based largest Medicaid managed care organization in the nation; PhRMA, the D.C.-based biopharmaceutical trade association; 7WireVentures, an Illinois-based backer of digital health companies; Paradise Valley healthcare executive Reginald Ballantyne; Scottsdale-based Priority Ambulance; Ohio-based Elevance Health; UnitedHealth Group; CVS Health. Others donations coming from special interests included Google, NextEra Energy Resources, a Florida-based wholesale electricity supplier; DraftKings, the Massachusetts-based online sports gambling giant; Sports Betting Alliance; DoorDash, the food delivery service giant; Casey Wasserman, with the major California talent agency Wasserman; Green Valley-based cell tower and telecommunications attorney John Pestle; California-based solar developer Mark Boyadjian for Arevia Power; Tempe-based Carvana; and California-based clean energy developer Clearway Renew Consolidated Devco. Multiple donations to the PAC came from the real estate sector: California-based Klein Financial Corporation; Verde Investments, a Tempe-based real estate firm; James Edward Pederson, a Phoenix-based founder of the Pederson Group; Mark Breen, and Scottsdale-based president of Atlantic Development & Investments. Other sizable donations came from the Arizona Beverage Association; Marcia Grand, Tucson retiree and wife to late trial attorney Richard Grand; the Salt River Pinta-Maricopa Indian Community; Arizona Democratic Party; Democratic Governors Association; D.C.-based Laborers International Union of North America; and Illinois-based racial justice group Communities United. Karrin Taylor Robson, who suspended her campaign earlier this year, accumulated over $4.7 million for her gubernatorial run. Over $2.2 million of that came from her own pockets. Her cash balance sat at $1.1 million. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Andy Biggs Raises Nearly $3M For Arizona Governor’s Race first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0a543d8d5dabda3963aa5 AZFEC: The Local Control Myth te 2026-04-16T09:00:51.152Z AZFEC: The Local Control Myth By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | Proximity to the people does not prevent abuse of power. In fact, it often does the opposite. Municipal governments enact restrictive policies just as easily as state or federal governments and often with less scrutiny.  There is a myth in America that the closer government is to the people, the more checks exist and the better the governance. By that logic, local governments, city and town councils, being closest to the people, must be the least corrupt and most responsive. Because of this, municipalities and their proponents constantly argue that they should be free to govern their communities without interference, or as it’s often framed, maintain “local control.”  The local control argument might seem intuitive, however, does shifting power from one level of government to another actually protect individual freedom? The burden on the people is the same, if not more, whether bad policy comes in the form of higher taxes, increased fees, restrictive regulations, or costly utility rate hikes from federal, state, or local government.  In Gilbert, residents have been outraged by astronomical water bills and rate increases, decisions made not in Washington, D.C. or in Phoenix, but by their own local government. Proximity did not protect them; it made the impact more immediate. Gilbert is not the only town with unceasing increased costs, municipalities across Arizona are raising taxes, fees, and rates (good thing there is a resolution moving through the legislature to alleviate this)… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: The Local Control Myth first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e099c6d8d5dabda396381f Ask The Vet: The costs and potential benefits of pet insurance te 2026-04-16T08:11:50.511Z Ask The Vet: The costs and potential benefits of pet insurance Q: I am so confused about pet insurance. Is it really worth it? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e099b2d8d5dabda3963816 Seventh Day Slumber headlines free Christian rock concert on May 2 te 2026-04-16T08:11:30.668Z Seventh Day Slumber headlines free Christian rock concert on May 2 BULLHEAD CITY — A free Christian rock concert is slated for May 2 at the John and Olivia McCormick Performing Arts Pavilion hosted by Desert Shores Community Baptist Church. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e09983d8d5dabda39637bc More Young Men Say Religion Is ‘Very Important’ to Them, Poll Finds te 2026-04-16T08:10:43.640Z More Young Men Say Religion Is ‘Very Important’ to Them, Poll Finds “I wanted something new and something traditional and something that felt holy.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0996ed8d5dabda39637a0 DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice te 2026-04-16T08:10:22.346Z DeepL, known for text translation, now wants to translate your voice DeepL says its tech could be used for real-time translation with meeting tools like Zoom and Microsoft Teams Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e08b74d8d5dabda3962e77 NY Times reporter loses job over hot tub photos, NFL coach does not: Same old double-standard story te 2026-04-16T07:10:44.939Z NY Times reporter loses job over hot tub photos, NFL coach does not: Same old double-standard story The leaked hot tub photos were embarrassing, no question about it. There was NFL reporter Dianna Russini of the New York Times – part of its sports unit The Athletic – getting quite cozy with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Other shots obtained by the New York Post’s Page Six showed the pair, who are both married, locked in an embrace on the roof of a private bungalow, and holding hands at a luxury hotel in Sedona, Ariz. More details in a moment, but the bottom line is a tale most foul, as familiar as civilization itself. DIANNA RUSSINI RESIGNS FROM THE ATHLETIC AMID MIKE VRABEL CONTROVERSY The woman takes the fall, and nothing happens to the guy. Russini was forced to resign from the Times, and Vrabel, for now, has emerged unscathed. This is not to suggest that Russini is some innocent victim. She is absolutely tone-deaf about the seriousness of what she has done. She covers the Patriots! That is, along with the league’s other teams. On what planet is this not out of bounds? PATRIOTS' MIKE VRABEL WAS NEVER EXPECTED AT TEAM'S PRE-DRAFT PRESS CONFERENCE Plus, they weren’t exactly being discreet. Russini must have been aware that photos were being taken. Doesn’t everyone know by now that pictures, especially of the salacious variety, always wind up on the interwebs? And it’s a major embarrassment for the Times, which rushed to defend Russini when the story first broke. The Athletic, which replaced the Times sports desk so subscribers could be charged an extra fee, and which does a very good job, dismissed the initial accounts. Steven Ginsberg, The Athletic’s executive editor, backed Russini, telling the New York tabloid that he is "proud" of her. "These photos are misleading and lack essential context. These were public interactions in front of many people." But as Front Office Sports later reported, The Athletic decided to investigate Russini’s account, and that the pictures had been shopped to TMZ and other outlets. ESPN confirmed that the Post’s coverage had raised concerns that were being reviewed. Vrabel, who led the Patriots to the Super Bowl and was named NFL Coach of the Year, could not have been more dismissive. "These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable," he told the Post. "This doesn’t deserve any further response." And that was it. But Russini has had plenty to say since she was allowed to resign. In a letter to Ginsberg on Tuesday, obtained by The AP, she does not offer a shred of regret:   "I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published…unfortunately, commentators in various media have engaged in self-feeding speculation that is simply unmoored from the facts." "Moreover, this media frenzy is hurtling forward without regard for the review process The Athletic is trying to complete. It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept."  Russini said she’s quitting before her contract expires on June 30 "because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career." Sadly, she still doesn’t get it. Journalists are supposed to avoid even the appearance of a conflict. Now some media outlets are asking the inevitable question. NBC Sports asked: "Is there a double standard for Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini?" But reporter Mike Florio writes that Vrabel has a very different job in Massachusetts. If the coach was leaking non-public information, he says as a hypothetical, that could be a problem. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION DEFENDS MIKE VRABEL, NEW YORK TIMES REPORTER OVER LEAKED PHOTOS And there’s this vague catch-all in league rules for players: "Conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity of the NFL, NFL clubs or NFL personnel." The Boston Globe has also assailed a "double standard," saying female journalists’ credibility is more easily challenged and male figures like coaches are less likely to suffer consequences. Globe columnist Chad Finn says that "accountability falls unevenly." Veteran sportswriter Jeff Pearlman said in a TikTok video that if he had a private meeting with Mike Vrabel, there wouldn’t be any headlines, even if they jumped in a hot tub, but when it’s a female reporter, it’s national news. "It is unfair but a reality for women reporters, it’s unfair, but they really have to be cautious when writing about a particular man…It’s just such a painful double standard." SUBSCRIBE TO HOWIE'S MEDIA BUZZMETER PODCAST, A RIFF ON THE DAY'S HOTTEST STORIES Look, I get it. Journalists are held to a higher ethical bar. Female journalists in particular are held to a higher ethical standard than sources. Particularly if the source is a powerful man. And especially if that man just took his team to the Super Bowl. But nobody looks good here – not the Times, not Dianna Russini, not the Patriots, not the National Football League, and definitely not its Coach of the Year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e08214d8d5dabda3962c6c 2 detained after shooting in New York leaves 15-year-old killed, two others wounded: police te 2026-04-16T06:30:44.926Z 2 detained after shooting in New York leaves 15-year-old killed, two others wounded: police Two people were taken into custody on Wednesday after a shooting that killed a 15-year-old and wounded two others in what police described as a gang-related shooting at Eisenhower Park on Long Island in New York. The shooting occurred around 8:20 p.m. near Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue, the Nassau County Police Department said. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder told reporters that gang members saw an invitation on social media for a barbecue at the park, according to CBS New York. MAN CHARGED IN FATAL SHOOTING OF US MARINE IN NORTH CAROLINA HAD CRIMINAL RECORD SPANNING THREE DECADES Two people then became involved in an argument and shots were fired, Ryder said. Three people, including the 15-year-old boy, were struck by gunfire. The three victims were transported to a local hospital, where the teenager was pronounced dead. TEEN GIRL GUNNED DOWN IN POSH CHICAGO ENCLAVE AS POLICE RUSH TO NAB HER KILLER The two other victims were listed in stable condition, and Ryder said they underwent surgery late Wednesday. Their ages were not immediately known. Two people who were both carrying weapons were taken into custody. Police did not release the suspects' identities or specify what charges they may face. The shooting remains under investigation. After the shooting, responding officers flooded the area. Patrol cars were seen lining the roadways and a police helicopter was observed circling the park as officers investigated the incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e078b9d8d5dabda3962a5f New Arizona law seeks accountability for adults encouraging suicide online te 2026-04-16T05:50:49.324Z New Arizona law seeks accountability for adults encouraging suicide online The law is named after a Phoenix teen who ended his life in 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e07662d8d5dabda39629dc Mesa community sends off 99-year-old WWII veteran on trip to Washington, D.C. te 2026-04-16T05:40:50.059Z Mesa community sends off 99-year-old WWII veteran on trip to Washington, D.C. A 99-year-old World War II veteran was given a heartfelt send-off by his Mesa community ahead of a trip to Washington, D.C., through Honor Flight. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e06f6cd8d5dabda3962851 The very first 'Fourth Wing' night in the WNBA is coming to Phoenix te 2026-04-16T05:11:08.014Z The very first 'Fourth Wing' night in the WNBA is coming to Phoenix The Phoenix Mercury is hosting a 'Fourth Wing' night featuring signed bookplates and a special edition jersey. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e06f3cd8d5dabda39627e9 From mariachi to son jarocho songs and beyond: UA’s Sounds of History celebrates Spanish-language music te 2026-04-16T05:10:20.218Z From mariachi to son jarocho songs and beyond: UA’s Sounds of History celebrates Spanish-language music In mariachi, he chooses the guitarrón. In son jarocho, the jarana. At times, he sings. His favorite bolero is “Nunca Jamás,” by Tucson native Eduardo “Lalo” Guerrero, known as the “Father of Chicano Music.” He collects instruments, earned a doctorate in ethnomusicology and learned Spanish through Mexican music. Professor Estevan Azcona doesn’t just study music: he lives it. “Discipline and practice are something I find enjoyable,” he says. “But most importantly, I can play with other musicians and share traditions.” Whether he’s plucking a hefty six-string bass guitarrón or strumming an eight-string ukelele-looking jarana, Azcona sees music as a means for sharing borderlands heritage and storytelling in Spanish. During a Taconazo event organized by Southwest Folklife Alliance with members of Tucson Son Jarocho Collective and Mono Blanco de Veracruz in 2018. Credit: Nieves Montaño Credit: Nieves Montaño Azcona is a University of Arizona scholar and trained musician. He will participate in Tucson’s Sounds of History event on April 19, where he will speak about — and perform —  traditional Mexican music. This year’s Sound of History event is titled “Música from Tucson and Beyond,” focusing on the history of Spanish-language music in Southern Arizona and across Latin America. “I was invited to talk about music from different regions of México,” he says, pausing as he speaks in Spanish, choosing each word with care, his voice coming alive when he talks about Mexican music. “But I will also play with the Son Jarocho group.” The jarocho harp, along with the jarana and the requinto, is one of the essential instruments of son jarocho. Photo: Nieves Montaño Credit: Nieves Montaño Son jarocho folk music hails from the state of Veracruz in México’s Gulf Coast region, and dates back more than 200 years with West African, Indigenous and Spanish influences. In the 1950s, Mexican American singer Ritchie Valens recorded a rock ‘n’ roll version of “La Bamba,” carrying the historic jarocho tune to the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The UA Department of History organized the event, hosted at JoJo’s Tucson. Performers include Mariachi Las Aguilitas, Las Azaleas, El Surco and the Tucson Son Jarocho Collective. Speakers include Jennie Gubner, Tyina Steptoe and Azcona. Las Azaleas is an all-female group from Tucson, dedicated to celebrating the heritage of Latin music. Founded in 2020 by violinist and vocalist Diana Olivares, the group arose from a desire to give voice to the stories of pioneering women who shaped the genres of mariachi, bolero, and trio music. Photo: Las Azaleas. Credit: Las Azaleas “It’s an event for the public. Not just for academics and students,” he says. “The idea is to share stories and experiences, not to stay within academic language.” In a city like Tucson, where identities intertwine on both sides of the border, music emerges as a cultural marker. The presence of Spanish-language music is a constant in Southern Arizona, Azcona says. Las Azaleas will be at the Sounds of History event. Photo: Las Azaleas. Credit: Las Azaleas This interview was edited for clarity and length. Question: Why is it important to tell the stories behind songs? Answer: We are in Tucson, in a border region between the United States and México. It’s an opportunity to think of our place as a transborder space of cultures, language, styles and artistic expressions. In the case of music, the focus of the event is Spanish-speaking traditions here in our region. It’s important not to forget that history and to think about the future we all share. Q: As a scholar, what role has Spanish-language music played in shaping identity in places like Tucson? A: We are talking about music in Spanish —there’s a lot of it. We are talking about Hispanic communities that are part of daily life in Tucson, in Arizona. Music is an expression that is present, part of the sounds of the day: on the radio, in different parts of the city and the region, in homes, neighborhoods and restaurants. Q: Will different types of Spanish-language music be discussed? A: I’ll focus on mariachi and son jarocho — there won’t be time for everything. But other traditions from Latin America will be discussed. The group El Surco will be there, playing music from South America. Jennie Gubner will talk about music from Argentina and Chile. But here in Tucson, so close to México, Mexican traditions and the history of Mexicans in Arizona are central. That’s why there is so much Mexican music on the event’s agenda. 📍 Sounds of History: Música From Tucson and Beyond 🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026 🕑 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 📌 JoJo’s Tucson 76 W. Washington St. 🎟 Free admission Q: Which musical genre defines you culturally? A: My family is from México, but I was born on this side, and so were my parents. In terms of musical traditions, I played for many years in a mariachi group. Now I play more in the son jarocho tradition. I have experience in both. Q: What is your favorite song in Spanish? A: It’s very difficult, he says with a laugh. I don’t know if there’s just one song among so many, because we have so many powerful genres. But since we are in Tucson, the place where Lalo Guerrero was born, I like the bolero “Nunca Jamás.” Q: And in mariachi? He laughs again before answering: I like sones —  there are so many favorites — but I’ll say “Son de Pasacalle,” “Los Arrieros” or “El Pasajero.” Q: What instruments do you play? A: Guitarrón, guitar, different son jarocho instruments, but I’ve been collecting instruments for many years, there’s so many. Q: How did you learn Spanish? A: Music was an important space for me to practice Spanish, but it’s been many years since my mariachi days. Q: In Southern Arizona, what do communities listen to the most? A: We are in Tucson, the cradle of youth mariachi. Mariachi is very important. It has a long history here. Q: Why should people attend “Música from Tucson and Beyond”? A: Music is very important to our cultures, and in Tucson this event is an opportunity to learn more about Spanish-speaking communities, their music and particularly how being such a border community, we share with México the traditions of mariachi, son jarocho and more. The post From mariachi to son jarocho songs and beyond: UA’s Sounds of History celebrates Spanish-language music appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e06387d8d5dabda3962597 3 Killed in Boat Strike in the Pacific, Pentagon Says te 2026-04-16T04:20:23.620Z 3 Killed in Boat Strike in the Pacific, Pentagon Says It was the third such attack by the U.S. military in three days, and the 51st attack in a campaign against people who the United States has accused of smuggling drugs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e05f06d8d5dabda396244d Valley nonprofit promotes literacy through after-school programs, student leadership initiatives te 2026-04-16T04:01:10.922Z Valley nonprofit promotes literacy through after-school programs, student leadership initiatives Read Better Be Better, a non-profit based here in Phoenix, works to increase reading and comprehension skills in students across the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e05ed9d8d5dabda39623ff Photos: Tax Day protest against Iran War in Downtown Tucson te 2026-04-16T04:00:25.168Z Photos: Tax Day protest against Iran War in Downtown Tucson Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0558ad8d5dabda3962209 Pima baseball scores 9 in 7th to run-rule Chandler-Gilbert te 2026-04-16T03:20:42.830Z Pima baseball scores 9 in 7th to run-rule Chandler-Gilbert Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e05577d8d5dabda3962200 Pima County Fair returns with carnival, concerts, critters & corndogs te 2026-04-16T03:20:23.143Z Pima County Fair returns with carnival, concerts, critters & corndogs Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e05334d8d5dabda3962178 Markwayne Mullin decries CA governor front-runner Tom Steyer, claims he ‘doesn’t understand’ ICE te 2026-04-16T03:10:44.303Z Markwayne Mullin decries CA governor front-runner Tom Steyer, claims he ‘doesn’t understand’ ICE DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer of failing to understand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as the new Democratic front-runner pledges to abolish the agency if elected. During an appearance on "The Ingraham Angle" Wednesday, Mullin pushed back on Steyer’s comments that ICE has "criminal" tendencies. "I’m very straightforward about this; ICE should be abolished," Steyer said at a February debate. "You really can’t reform an organization which is absolutely wrong and criminal from top to bottom." Mullin, who took the reins of the Department of Homeland Security roughly three weeks ago, said the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful does not have the power to abolish the federal immigration agency. IGNORED ICE DETAINERS ‘PUT LIVES AT RISK,’ DHS SAYS, TARGETING NEWSOM, PRITZKER, HEALEY "He doesn't have the authority to do it, and he's talking on the left side of his mouth," he told Fox News host Laura Ingraham. "He doesn't understand ICE's role." Recent polling places Steyer as the front-runner in the race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom. He leads with 21% of likely voters, while Republican candidate Steve Hilton trails at 18%. Steyer has emerged as a sudden Democratic front-runner after various sexual misconduct allegations forced Eric Swalwell to drop his gubernatorial campaign and resign from Congress. Mullin criticized Steyer’s stance on immigration enforcement, arguing that ICE is required to abide by federal law. "ICE simply enforces the nation's immigration policies and deports individuals and goes after the criminals that should never be in this country to begin with," the DHS chief told Fox News. DHS SECRETARY MARKWAYNE MULLIN SIGNALS CLOSER SCRUTINY OF CUSTOMS AT MAJOR SANCTUARY CITY AIRPORTS "We're not doing anything outside the law, we're working well within the law, and they're doing a job every single day protecting, even people like himself, that want to decriminalize criminals. It doesn't make any sense to me." Mullin also said Steyer’s fellow California Democrats, who largely hold anti-ICE stances, have the power to reform ICE through congressional legislation. "[Steyer] says they're criminal from top to bottom? ICE is enforcing the laws that Congress passed. That means that the Democrats that represent California in the federal government, if they wanted to change ICE's authority, they could do it," he added. Fox News Digital reached out to Steyer's campaign for comment. In addition to defending ICE, the new DHS secretary pledged to maintain the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation campaign and communicated a willingness to accept the "right" kind of immigrants. "We're not slowing down," Mullin said. "We're going after the illegals, and we would love for them to leave on their own, and we'll assist them. We have programs to help assist you to go back to your country, because if we have to go through the prosecution process, you'll never come back in this country legally ever." "We want legal immigration, people that want to make the country stronger. We're a nation of immigrants. We understand that. But the right kinds of immigrants." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e050f5d8d5dabda3962111 Teachers awarded record level of grants te 2026-04-16T03:01:09.611Z Teachers awarded record level of grants Dr. Barbie Firkus, Madison No. 1 Middle School, was one of more than a dozen educators who recently received a classroom grant as part of the Madison Education Foundation’s Fall Education Teacher’s Grant cycle (photo courtesy of Madison School District). The Madison Education Foundation recently concluded its Fall Education Teacher’s Grant cycle, awarding a record-breaking $11,182 to support innovative classroom projects across the district. This marks the largest single grant cycle award total in the foundation’s history, the organization said. The grants are awarded to Madison teachers to help bring new and exciting projects to their classrooms. This year, grant money was used for STEAM projects, dance rooms, art supplies, MakerSpaces and more. Teachers at six Madison schools received the grants, including Scott Sefranka, Courtney Flowers, Hugo Estrada-Duran, Cynthia Bradley, Michael Vontsolos, Sara Wingard, Marlo Johnson and Kaylene Bauman at Madison Meadows Middle School; Leigh Seibert, Sheila O’Connor, Crystal Di’Pede and Regina Francis at Madison Traditional Academy; Nicole Belden, Hannah Roussin and Denyse Diehl, Deena Woods and Kimberly Grubler, Kelly Borrego and Abbe Stormer at Madison Simis Elementary School; Sara Daffe, and Julie Thibodeaux at Madison Park Middle School; the 3rd Grade Team and Jessie McKinley at Madison Camelview Elementary School; and Dr. Barbie Firkus at Madison No. 1 Middle School. Residents who would like to support the organization’s future efforts are invited to attend the Denim and Diamonds Gala fundraiser, set for Saturday, April 25, 6-10 p.m., at the Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St. Guests will enjoy casino style games, cocktails, food, live music, silent auction and more. The goal of the evening is to raise $125,000 to enhance education throughout the Madison School District. The Madison Education Foundation AZ, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is dedicated to enriching the educational experience of every student in Madison public schools by supporting innovative, hands-on learning opportunities in music and the arts. Visit www.madisoneducationfoundation.org for additional information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e04e84d8d5dabda3961fa0 Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling kickstarts WrestleMania week with hard-hitting action in Las Vegas te 2026-04-16T02:50:44.535Z Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling kickstarts WrestleMania week with hard-hitting action in Las Vegas Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling was among the companies to kickstart WrestleMania week in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. While a relative unknown promotion among pro wrestling fans, Pandemonium held their "Whatever Forever" show as part of Shooting Star Fest. Dozens of fans poured into the Bizarre Bar in Las Vegas for hard-hitting action in an intimate setting where they had no other choice than to feel the wrestlers’ pain. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM AMIRA took on Janai Kai and Saya Ida in the main event for the Pandemonium: Pro Championship. AMIRA walked into the venue as the champion and left the same way. She successfully powered through all of Kai’s kicks and Ida’s knife-edge chops. After getting Ida out of the ring, AMIRA put her attention on Kai. She hit the world’s strongest slam on Kai and pinned her for the win. WEST COAST PRO TO SHOWCASE WRESTLING AT ITS ‘RAWEST FORM’ WITH RISING WOMEN’S STAR HEADLINING ITS MAIN EVENT Johnnie Robbie, who received a ton of praise heading into the week, took on Natsupoi. The one-time Wonder of Stardom champion gave Robbie all that she could handle. Even as Robbie appeared to have the upper hand in the match, Natsupoi was able to use her speedy in-ring ability to gain momentum. Natsupoi hit a cartwheel body press and pinned Robbie for the win. Several other pro wrestlers on the card impressed with victories, including Joseline Navarro, Miko Alana, Jiah Jewell and the New Fever tag-team duo of Danny Orion and Shimbashi. Indie pro wrestling companies are going to be on full display throughout the entire week, and fans were treated to the perfect appetizer for the days to come in the city of sin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e04c30d8d5dabda3961f0e Lawyer John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election te 2026-04-16T02:40:48.720Z Lawyer John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election The California Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision that said Mr. Eastman, had violated the rules of professional ethics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e04c1cd8d5dabda3961efc Toking in Tucson for 4/20; celebrating Sahuarita, Az art exhibits te 2026-04-16T02:40:28.611Z Toking in Tucson for 4/20; celebrating Sahuarita, Az art exhibits Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e049c3d8d5dabda3961e78 Former Tucson Mayor Tom Volgy reflects on big changes in his native Hungary te 2026-04-16T02:30:27.128Z Former Tucson Mayor Tom Volgy reflects on big changes in his native Hungary Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e042cdd8d5dabda3961d22 Iran to execute first female protester tied to anti-regime unrest te 2026-04-16T02:00:45.463Z Iran to execute first female protester tied to anti-regime unrest Iran is set to execute its first female protester tied to the January 2026 uprising in Tehran, according to multiple human rights organizations.  Bita Hemmati was named in a collective death sentencing alongside three other defendants, including her husband, Mohammadreza Majid-Asl, 34, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The couple’s reported neighbors, Behrouz Zamaninejad and Kourosh Zamaninejad, were also sentenced to death, while a relative, Amir Hemmati, received five years in prison. The verdicts mark some of the most recent capital punishment decisions amid the government’s broader crackdown on suppressing unrest. Possibly thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed since demonstrations erupted this year. TRUMP DETAILS SWEEPING 'ALL OR NOTHING' BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AFTER FAILED IRAN TALKS "Mohammadreza Majidi-Asl and Bita Hemmati are a couple living in Tehran, and Amir Hemmati is a relative of the two," a source told HRANA. "Kourosh Zamaninejad and Behrouz Zamaninejad were living in the same residential building, and their arrests took place simultaneously." No execution date has yet been given. The Tehran Revolutionary Court reportedly accused the defendants of multiple offenses, including national security disruption in connection with the "hostile government of the United States," according to HRANA. On Jan. 8 and 9, the defendants allegedly used explosives and weapons, threw objects such as concrete blocks and incendiary materials from rooftops, injured security forces, and engaged in "propaganda against the regime" in an effort to undermine security, according to federal authorities. IRAN THREATENS TO HALT RED SEA TRAFFIC IN RESPONSE TO US MILITARY BLOCKADE OF PORTS Alongside the capital punishment verdicts, the court also issued five years of discretionary imprisonment and ordered the seizure of their personal assets.  Officials added that the fifth associate, Amir Hemmati, was specifically convicted of "assembly and collusion against national security" and "propaganda against the regime," the groups said. Human rights activists further raised concerns that the defendants’ confessions may have been coerced, citing allegations of torture and interrogation. The organizations, which are urging a halt to the executions, also claimed a lack of specific evidence linking the accused to the alleged crimes, and argued that Tehran is seeking to intimidate the public in order to prevent future civilian unrest.  Widespread protests first erupted in late December 2025 in Tehran amid an economic crisis marked by a collapsing currency and soaring inflation. Tensions then quickly escalated into broader anti-government unrest that spread across multiple cities. Washington officially joined the conflict with the launch of Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28, 2026, when it conducted massive joint airstrikes with Israel that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e04088d8d5dabda3961ca6 LIV Golf CEO sends rallying memo to staff after reports Saudi funding could end after this season te 2026-04-16T01:51:04.173Z LIV Golf CEO sends rallying memo to staff after reports Saudi funding could end after this season LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil sent a memo to his staff Wednesday in response to reports the Public Investment Fund will no longer use its resources for the league. Sources told Fox News Digital the Saudis will stop funding LIV after the 2026 season. "Team, (f)ollowing up on my previous message, which I realize may have led to some confusion on where we stand as a business," O'Neil wrote in a memo obtained by Fox News Digital.  "I want to be crystal clear: Our season continues exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "While the media landscape is often filled with speculation, our reality is defined by the work we do on the grass. We are heading into the heart of our 2026 schedule with the full energy of an organization that is bigger, louder, and more influential than ever before. "The life of a startup movement is often defined by these moments of pressure. We signed up for this because we believe in disrupting the status quo. We have faced headwinds since the jump, and we’ve answered every time with resilience and grace. Now, we answer by doing what we do best: putting on the most compelling show in sports." GOLF ANALYST BRANDEL CHAMBLEE RIPS LIV GOLF AS REPORTS FUEL SPECULATION ABOUT ITS FUTURE: 'LAME-BRAINED TOUR' O'Neil then praised LIV golfers for contending at the Masters, noting Tyrell Hatton finished tied for third, and hyping up Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm as the faces of the league. "To the teams in New York, London, and those on the ground here with me in Mexico: lean into this moment," O'Neil continued.  "The noise you hear is simply the sound of a movement that is working. Embrace it. We are pioneers, and while the road isn’t always smooth, the destination is worth every mile. Let’s go out and show the world why LIV Golf is the future of the game. It matters. You mattered. Now, let’s go win. "Long LIV Golf." LIV began in 2022 and has produced two major winners in Brooks Koepka, who has since rejoined the PGA Tour, at the 2023 PGA Championship, and DeChambeau at the 2024 U.S. Open. They are currently playing in Mexico City. LIV Golf shifted from its 54-hole format, a draw for golfers defecting from the PGA Tour, to 72 beginning this season. Patrick Reed is also set to rejoin the tour. 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/69e04074d8d5dabda3961c9d Guards at 'Alligator Alcatraz' beat, pepper-sprayed detainees, lawyer says te 2026-04-16T01:50:44.662Z Guards at 'Alligator Alcatraz' beat, pepper-sprayed detainees, lawyer says Guards severely beat and pepper-sprayed migrant detainees at "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, causing injuries to their heads, shoulders and wrists, according to a lawyer for two detainees. The guards targeted several detainees at the state-run facility after they complained about a lack of phone access one day earlier this month, lawyer Katherine Blankenship said in a court declaration. The phones are the primary method for detainees to communicate with family and their legal representation while held at the detention center, but the phones were not functioning. The guards first started to taunt the detainees as they were in a cell. Blankenship said the guards then became "more aggressive and were yelling and threatening to enter the cage." DOJ SUES CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN OVER SANCTUARY POLICIES: 'OPEN DEFIANCE' One detainee was punched in the face after walking up to a guard. The guards then began beating other detainees in the cell. Blankenship said one of her clients was punched in the right eye, thrown to the floor and beaten by several guards. She said guards kicked him in the head and injured his shoulder and arm. A guard also put his knee on the detainee's neck while restraining him, according to the attorney. Included in the declaration is a photo taken during a video call nearly a week after the beating showing the detainee with a bruised eye. "The officers beat several people during this incident and broke another detained individual’s wrist," Blankenship wrote, noting that the detainee whose wrist was broken is not among her clients. Phone service was restored the following day, although officials failed to provide any explanation as to why it was cut off. HOCHUL ENDORSES LEGISLATION TO ALLOW NEW YORKERS TO SUE ICE AGENTS: 'POWER DOES NOT JUSTIFY ABUSE' Blankenship's declaration was part of a court filing alleging that state and federal officials have not complied with a federal judge's preliminary injunction last month ordering the detention center to offer detainees access to timely, free, confidential, unmonitored and unrecorded calls with their attorneys. U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell directed officials to provide at least one operable telephone for every 25 people held in the facility. The judge's order came after a lawsuit that argued that officials at the facility were violating detainees' First Amendment rights. State officials have denied claims of restricting detainees' access to their attorneys, pointing to security and staffing issues for any cutoffs. Federal officials, who are also defendants in the case, denied that detainees’ First Amendment rights were violated. Last week, state officials filed a notice saying they intend to appeal the judge's ruling. The facility has been slapped with several lawsuits since it was built over the summer. The detention facility was constructed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to support President Donald Trump’s plan to mass detain and deport migrants. Officials in the Sunshine State also built a second immigration detention center in northern Florida. During a visit last week to the detention center, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., said she was not given the opportunity to speak with detainees.  The lawmaker also described conditions at the detention center as "inhumane" and "cruel." "The way the detainees are housed is cruel and unnecessary," she said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e03e1cd8d5dabda3961c15 NYC Mayor Mamdani calls threat of rich people leaving NYC over taxes 'imagined' te 2026-04-16T01:40:44.600Z NYC Mayor Mamdani calls threat of rich people leaving NYC over taxes 'imagined' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani claimed on Wednesday that threats of the city's wealthiest residents leaving the city over high taxes were "imagined."  Mamdani held a Tax Day public forum with economists Gabriel Zucman and Joseph Stiglitz to discuss his plans to further tax the rich, starting with a new tax on luxury properties valued at $5 million or more. "For all of the discussion of the imagined exodus that would take place were we to tax the wealthiest New Yorkers by the appropriate amount—I say imagined because before I was a mayor I was a state legislator and I was part of an effort to increase taxes on millionaires at that time—we were told the same thing then—and what we find now is that we have more millionaires today than we did at that time even after having passed that tax," Mamdani said. MAMDANI'S 'PAINFUL' TAX HIKE THREAT MOCKED BY WASHINGTON POST FOR PROVING 'SOCIALIST UTOPIA IS EXPENSIVE' Mamdani acknowledged New York City losing many of its residents in recent years, pointing out that the city lost 200,000 Black residents between 2000 and 2020. However, he claimed that this was an "exodus" of working-class people who can no longer afford to live there. "And so for all of that conversation about this imagined exodus, we have to reckon with the very real exodus that we are seeing in the city, an exodus of working-class people, an exodus of those who cannot afford to live here and for many who work here who now find their residence in Jersey City or in Connecticut or in Pennsylvania, anywhere else where their dollar can go a little bit further," Mamdani said. SOCIALIST NYC MAYOR MAMDANI CLASHES WITH HOCHUL OVER TAX HIKES AS SOME CRITICS WARN OF CATASTROPHE During the forum, Mamdani also highlighted his past campaign goals for free busing, universal childcare and five city-run grocery stores. Though Mamdani was able to launch a universal childcare program within his first 100 days in office, he has yet to deliver on his plans for free busing or a city-run grocery store. The first of the proposed grocery stores is currently slated to open in late 2027. Fox News Digital reached out to the mayor's office for comment. DEMOCRAT STRATEGIST WARNS MAMDANI'S BALLOONING NYC BUDGET PLAN GIVES REPUBLICANS A READY-MADE MIDTERM MESSAGE Mamdani's comments came in stark contrast to previous ones made by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who encouraged wealthy former state residents to move back and support social programs. "There are some patriotic millionaires who stepped up. OK, cut me the checks. If you want to be supportive — but maybe the first step should be [to] go down to Palm Beach and see who you can bring back home, because our tax has been eroded," Hochul said last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e03989d8d5dabda3961b32 Havasu veteran and firefighter enters new venture with Main Street restaurant te 2026-04-16T01:21:13.295Z Havasu veteran and firefighter enters new venture with Main Street restaurant Celebrating its soft opening on Wednesday, April 15, Guy’s New Aged Galley is the latest addition to downtown Lake Havasu City. Customers can find the veteran-owned establishment inside Main Street’s Grapes N Grains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e03972d8d5dabda3961b02 Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides te 2026-04-16T01:20:50.123Z Starbucks uses ChatGPT to suggest drinks based on mood as expert warns of hidden downsides Not sure what to order at Starbucks? The company is now using ChatGPT to help customers decide. The Seattle-headquartered coffee giant announced Tuesday that it's begun testing a beta app within ChatGPT to help with beverage customization. The recommendations can be "tailored to your taste, mood and goals," according to the Starbucks app. FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO RESHAPE HOW CUSTOMERS PLACE ORDERS The tool can even take into account what the weather is — and what drink might pair best with a user's outfit. It also allows customers to select a nearby store and begin an order, which can be completed through the Starbucks app or website. To access the app, customers can open ChatGPT, access the app directory and search for "Starbucks." Then, ChatGPT users can send a prompt along the lines of, "@starbucks, I'd like a good coffee to start my day." Paul Riedel, senior vice president of digital and loyalty at Starbucks, told Fox News Digital the move reflects shifting consumer behavior over the past year. STARBUCKS TO PROMPT MORE TIPPING ON CARD PAYMENTS, FUELING 'TIP CREEP' BACKLASH "Over the past year, one thing has become clear: Customers aren't always starting with a menu," he said. "They're starting with a feeling." Riedel added, "We wanted to meet customers right at that moment of inspiration and make it easier than ever [for them] to find a drink that fits." The rollout highlights how companies are using AI to personalize experiences, said Marva Bailer, a Georgia-based strategic advisor and board member specializing in AI and emerging technologies. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Starbucks has the opportunity to leverage visuals and descriptions of products reflecting travel, discovery and creativity as an extension of their brand," she said. "We have experienced ChatGPT planning dinner parties, leaving out no detail. Think the same for this daily interaction." The effort shows that Starbucks is "meeting people where they likely already are mentally," said Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist based in New York City and the author of the upcoming book "Therapy Nation." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Most customers aren't walking in thinking, 'I want a triple espresso with oat milk.' They're thinking, 'I'm exhausted. I need a pick-me-up,' or 'It's cold out, and I want something comforting,'" Alpert said. The result is an ordering process that feels "easier and more personal," he said. "I think most consumers will be comfortable with AI influencing low-stakes decisions like coffee because it feels fun and low risk," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "But the bigger shift is behavioral: People are getting more used to outsourcing tiny daily decisions to machines." Alpert said the approach could pose a risk, warning the AI may "naturally lean into emotional gratification" and push users toward more caloric drinks. "If someone says they're stressed, tired or want a reward, the system may keep nudging them toward sweeter, more indulgent, higher-calorie drinks because those are the easiest emotional matches," Alpert noted. "That's good for sales," he said — "but over time, it can quietly reinforce impulse-driven choices and make people less aware of how much the technology is shaping what they consume." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0373bd8d5dabda3961a7c LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics te 2026-04-16T01:11:23.848Z LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics Members of the Los Angeles hotel industry are "sounding alarm bells" as they struggle over a city-mandated minimum wage hike signed into law by Democratic Mayor Karen Bass. Industry leaders warn the policy could lead to a severe shortage of room availability just as the city prepares to take the world stage. "We are absolutely sounding alarm bells. If the city doesn't start working with the business community, by 2028, things will be very different in terms of room availability at hotels," President and CEO of American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) Rosanna Maietta told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. The timing is critical. Los Angeles is set to host a string of high-profile global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium, the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, and the 2028 Summer Olympics. Maietta warned that for these events to succeed, hotels must be fully staffed—a task made increasingly difficult by rising labor costs. CALIFORNIA'S $20 MINIMUM WAGE FOR FAST FOOD WORKERS LED TO 'NEGATIVE OUTCOMES,' RESEARCHERS SAY "We've already seen that impact. I think about 100 restaurants have closed in the last year. If you think about just 6% of workers who have lost their jobs in less than a year. Times that by four more years of this, it's just going to continue to have a negative ripple effect across the Los Angeles community," she said. The phased-in mandate requires a massive pay hike for airport and hotel workers. The law, signed by Mayor Bass last year, requires hourly wages to increase by $2.50 annually until they reach $30 per hour by 2028. A recent AHLA report suggests the mandate has stripped the industry of the flexibility needed to navigate fluctuating market conditions. According to the data, the policy has already led to: RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE While Mayor Bass did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment, City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez—a staunch supporter of the wage hike—dismissed the AHLA’s findings. "Billionaire corporations spent millions of dollars trying to avoid paying their workers and providing them healthcare, and they failed," Soto-Martínez told Fox News Digital on Monday. "Now, instead of paying their workers a living wage, they’re pouring even more money into misleading studies, ignoring independent findings that paying workers fairly would provide a massive boost to our economy." However, the AHLA noted that the study was not merely a private initiative. Under a 2015 ordinance, the city is required to commission an economic study every three years to review the state of the local economy. The city contacted the AHLA to conduct this specific analysis and provided the questions used to gather member responses. The AHLA is the largest hotel association in America, representing more than 30,000 members from all segments of the industry nationwide. Its methodology stated it was a "member survey of Los Angeles hotel operators and owners" that featured "16 questions in multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply, and ranking formats." "The city was required to do this analysis, and so we complied," Maietta said, noting the irony of the Councilmember’s criticism. "Our hotel employees in Los Angeles are paid some of the highest wages in the country, and we're proud of that. It’s not just about wages; we provide a pathway to growth and opportunity." BUSINESS OWNER SAYS 'WE DON’T HAVE MONEY' AS NYC OFFICIALS PROPOSE MINIMUM WAGE HIKE: REPORT The report found that none of the members believe Los Angeles is a favorable environment to make investments and 80% said that the city is not a good place for long-term hotel investment. Almost all the members surveyed said that rolling back the regulations would make the city’s market more attractive.  The consequences are already being felt by guests and residents alike, Maietta noted. "People in Los Angeles are seeing what's happening. You’re seeing retail stores and local restaurants that have been staples for years shutting down," Maietta said. "When you go to the hotel bar and have to wait 20 minutes for a drink because there’s only one bartender, that doesn’t lead to a great experience." She concluded: "People want their communities to thrive. They want good-paying jobs, but they also want local businesses to stay open. That is why the community is so concerned about the direction we're headed." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e03728d8d5dabda3961a73 'We're taxing the rich': NYC Mayor Mamdani touts new $500M-a-year tax on luxury second homes te 2026-04-16T01:11:04.294Z 'We're taxing the rich': NYC Mayor Mamdani touts new $500M-a-year tax on luxury second homes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated a proposal to tax luxury second homes owned by the ultra-wealthy, a plan expected to generate at least $500 million annually. Earlier in the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more, allowing the city to impose an annual surcharge on ultra-wealthy nonresidents. The proposal is projected to generate at least $500 million annually, according to Hochul. Mamdani praised the plan, noting he campaigned on taxing the wealthy. FROM ‘JUMP ON A BUS’ TO TAX CRACKDOWNS: BLUE STATES CHASE WEALTHY RESIDENTS FLEEING TO RED HAVENS "When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich. Well, today, we're taxing the rich," he said in a video posted on X. He said the tax is designed for the "richest of the rich" — people who "store their wealth in New York City real estate but who don't actually live here." "This is a fundamentally unfair system that hurts working New Yorkers," Mamdani said. "Now, it's coming to an end." STEVE FORBES: DON'T CRUSH HOMEOWNERS TO PAY FOR NYC'S OUT-OF-CONTROL BUDGET He added that revenue from the tax would go toward initiatives such as free childcare, cleaner streets, and safer neighborhoods. "As mayor, I believe everyone has a role to play in contributing to our city, and some a little bit more than others," he said. "Happy tax day, New York," Mamdani added. MAMDANI'S ESTATE TAX PLAN COULD DRIVE WEALTH OUT OF STATE, CRITICS WARN According to the governor’s office, the pied-à-terre tax would apply to residential properties in New York City that are not used as a primary residence. Hochul said the tax would "ensure that those that own luxury homes, but do not live in the City or pay City income tax are still fairly contributing towards the funding of the essential services like policing and parks that make New York City a global destination." "It is not a tax on residents. That is so important. We're talking about people who are ultrawealthy," she said during a news conference Wednesday. Hochul added that the proposal would help generate revenue as the city faces budget constraints, without impacting most residents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e036ffd8d5dabda3961a59 Senate Blocks Bid to Cancel Arms Sales to Israel as Iran War Deepens Democratic Divide te 2026-04-16T01:10:23.938Z Senate Blocks Bid to Cancel Arms Sales to Israel as Iran War Deepens Democratic Divide Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e034bcd8d5dabda39619e4 New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill rips FIFA after reports that NJ Transit tickets to World Cup will be over $100 te 2026-04-16T01:00:44.907Z New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill rips FIFA after reports that NJ Transit tickets to World Cup will be over $100 New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill spoke about reports NJ Transit tickets from MetLife Stadium to New York Penn Station will cost over $100 on World Cup game days. In a video posted to social media, Sherrill, who took office in January, wanted to tell those attending "exactly where things stand" amid the "recent headlines about transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey." "Our administration inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup — zero. That leaves New Jersey Transit with a $48 million bill to safely get 40,000 fans to and from every game," Sherrill said in the video. "At the same time, FIFA is making $11 billion off of this World Cup and charging fans up to $10,000 for a single ticket for the final. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I won't stick New Jersey's commuters with that tab for years to come — that's not fair. So here's the bottom line: FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don't, I'm not going to let New Jersey commuters get taken for one." MetLife Stadium will host eight matches, including the July 19 final. Penn Station will also have severe restrictions on game days, when only game attendees will be permitted to enter the NJ Transit portion of the Manhattan station. Parking has also been banned at MetLife Stadium despite thousands of spots in the Meadowlands Sports Complex because the lots will be used for fan activation and security. Current prices from East Rutherford to Penn Station are just under $13. US SOCCER CAPTAIN'S BREAKUP WITH GOLFER GETS MESSY AFTER DATING PROFILE ALLEGATIONS The Athletic also reported that there will be no price differences for seniors, children or passengers with disabilities, and a final decision on the pricing is expected in the next few days. Last week, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced $80 tickets from Boston to Gillette Stadium, and the Boston Host Committee announced Tuesday that there will be $95 Yankee Line bus tickets to Foxborough. Tailgating is banned at both Gillette Stadium and MetLife Stadium. New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would impose "surcharges on certain transactions to support preparations for [the] hosting of special events," according to the N.J. Legislature. The bill's primary sponsor is Sen. Paul Sarlo, D-N.J. If passed, a 3% sales tax would be added to retail goods, food and drink and event tickets in the Meadowlands District during the dates of the World Cup, according to the bill’s text. Fox News' Ashley J. DiMelia 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/69e03263d8d5dabda3961967 NFL begins onboarding replacement officials as referee labor deal nears expiration: report te 2026-04-16T00:50:43.382Z NFL begins onboarding replacement officials as referee labor deal nears expiration: report The NFL has reportedly begun onboarding replacement officials in case their unionized referees are not available. The Athletic reported that teams were issued a memo by league officials Wednesday to inform them that potential replacements had undergone or were undergoing background checks. The outlet reported that the officials have worked at the NCAA level in all divisions, and physical examinations will follow. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The NFL Referees Association is aiming for a new labor deal, and teams were told to expect replacement officials at practices if a deal is not reached by June 1. The current deal between the NFLRA and league expires May 31, and the league and the NFLRA have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement since the summer of 2024.  "Throughout the process, we will continue to solicit your feedback on the performance of the potential replacement officials as we finalize the game official roster for training camp and preseason games," Perry Fewell, the league's senior vice president of officiating, wrote in the memo, via ESPN. DIANNA RUSSINI RESIGNS FROM THE ATHLETIC AMID MIKE VRABEL CONTROVERSY "The negotiations haven’t progressed the way we hoped from a timing standpoint," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the conclusion of the league’s annual meeting. "We obviously have obligations to fans and everyone in the National Football League to play. We’ll be prepared to play. We’re taking the appropriate steps to be ready, but we’re also keenly focused on negotiations." Replacement officials were used to start the 2012 season, and arguably the most infamous result of that was the "Fail Mary" in Seattle, when the Seahawks won on a controversial simultaneous possession ruling on a late-game end zone play. Last year, the NFL signaled its intent to strengthen officiating through greater accountability and performance standards, saying it "remained focused on implementing changes to the agreement in ways that will improve the performance of our game officials, increase accountability and ensure that the highest-performing officials are officiating our highest profile games." The NFLRA has reportedly resisted at least some proposed changes, prioritizing the status quo. Fox News' Chantz Martin 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/69e03089d8d5dabda3961912 'Not the Indy 500': Business owners concerned about reckless driving along 7th Avenue te 2026-04-16T00:42:49.580Z 'Not the Indy 500': Business owners concerned about reckless driving along 7th Avenue The concern heightens after a recent crash involving a suspected reckless driver left two Phoenix police officers hurt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0305bd8d5dabda39618de Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were 'inappropriate' te 2026-04-16T00:42:03.706Z Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were 'inappropriate' U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday she regretted "hurtful" remarks about a colleague, apologizing in a court-issued statement after seemingly taking aim at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s perspective on immigration enforcement. During a prior appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law, Sotomayor, without mentioning him by name, criticized Kavanaugh, "for failing to grasp the real-world effects of an unsigned order last year that allowed immigration enforcement sweeps in Los Angeles to resume." "I had a colleague in that case who wrote, you know, these are only temporary stops," Sotomayor said during the appearance, noting a Kavanaugh concurrence in an emergency appeal filed by the Trump administration, Noem v. Perdomo, a case SCOTUS stayed 6-3 in September allowing ICE to use "apparent race or ethnicity," language and work location to justify immigration stops in California. "This is from a man whose parents were professionals. And probably doesn’t really know any person who works by the hour." CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS WARNS AGAINST PERSONAL ATTACKS ON JUDGES AS ‘DANGEROUS’ AFTER TRUMP COURT TIRADE In his concurrence opinion of the Sept. 8, 2025 stay, Kavanaugh wrote that legal residents’ encounters with immigration agents are "typically brief, and those individuals may promptly go free after making clear to the immigration officers that they are U.S. citizens or otherwise legally in the United States." Sotomayor, who filed the dissenting opinion, alleged in her remarks at KU that Kavanaugh failed to grasp that even short detentions can have major "financial consequences" for hourly workers, despite him having cited the legal reasoning of immigration stops being longstanding and based on reasonable suspicion. JONATHAN TURLEY: LIBERAL JUSTICE'S SWIPE AT KAVANAUGH LATEST SIGN OF SCOTUS' SLIPPING STANDARDS She added her "life experiences" taught her how to "think more broadly and to see things others may not," seemingly in reference to racial profiling as the first Hispanic justice. TRUMP REVEALS HE HAS MULTI-PICK SCOTUS PLAN READY AS RETIREMENT SPECULATION HEATS UP In a statement released by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Sotomayor said she "referred to a disagreement with one of my colleagues in a prior case," but "made remarks that were inappropriate." "I regret my hurtful comments," she wrote in the statement. "I have apologized to my colleague." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e03048d8d5dabda39618d5 Navy reservist accused of murdering wife and hiding her body in freezer arrested after international manhunt te 2026-04-16T00:41:44.118Z Navy reservist accused of murdering wife and hiding her body in freezer arrested after international manhunt A Navy reservist accused of murdering his wife in Virginia and fleeing the country has been arrested and is expected to be extradited to the United States. David Varela, 38, sparked an international manhunt after the body of Lina Maria Guerra, 39, was found inside a freezer in their Norfolk home on Feb. 5. He was arrested overseas, FBI Director Kash Patel announced. "More big news today… @FBI is announcing the successful overseas apprehension of David Varela, a 38-year-old Navy reservist who is wanted for first-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Lina Guerra," Patel wrote on X. "Mr. Varela has been on the run for over two months attempting to avoid prosecution for these heinous crimes, but justice doesn’t forget." CHINESE SPIES 'SHAM MARRIAGE' SCANDAL EXPOSES 'TARGETED' NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT AT MAJOR US BASE: EXPERT Patel did not specify where Varela was captured, but he was believed to have fled to Hong Kong. Investigators said Varela left the U.S. on or about Feb. 5, the same day Guerra’s body was discovered. She had been reported missing by her brother after he had not heard from her for two weeks. Detectives had also been unable to reach Varela, an active-duty Navy reservist, and his Navy supervisor told police it was unusual for him not to return calls. Guerra’s death was later ruled a homicide. Virginia authorities issued two arrest warrants charging Varela with first-degree murder and concealing a dead body. Federal investigators determined Varela boarded a flight to Hong Kong, and emergency disclosure requests from WhatsApp showed location information originating from there. SUSPECT WHO FLED FROM IOWA OFFICERS DIES AFTER EXCHANGING GUNFIRE Authorities said Varela has family in Colombia but no known ties to Hong Kong or China. Guerra’s loved ones told WTKR-TV that Varela was jealous and barred his wife from working, having friends, or going out alone. "I want to emphasize that there had been violence before from David," Guerra’s sister-in-law, Paola Ramirez, told the news outlet through a translator. "He had hit her previously, but she didn’t tell us because she didn’t want to worry us. He appeared to be very religious, very calm, normal—that’s why this is so shocking. We never imagined he’d do something like this." CHINESE SPIES 'SHAM MARRIAGE' SCANDAL EXPOSES 'TARGETED' NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT AT MAJOR US BASE: EXPERT The news station reported receiving a tip from a woman who said she possibly met Varela in Hong Kong, where he allegedly asked her out. "I was in Hong Kong with my friends. We met this man while waiting in line at an attraction," she told the station through a translator. "He introduced himself as David and said he was looking for a Russian wife." Fox News Digital has reached out to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e03034d8d5dabda39618cc Philadelphia mayor fires back at Uber and Lyft over rideshare tax plan: 'Don't believe the ads' te 2026-04-16T00:41:24.674Z Philadelphia mayor fires back at Uber and Lyft over rideshare tax plan: 'Don't believe the ads' Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker stood by her proposal to tax rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to generate revenue for the city's school district despite opposition from the companies. During a press conference on Wednesday, Parker reiterated her plan to tax rideshares $1 per ride in Philadelphia amid a $300 million budget deficit. She originally proposed the plan last month after a proposed city budget threatened to cut at least 340 school staff jobs. Uber and Lyft have pushed back on the proposals, warning that extra costs will be passed onto customers. Uber also began an ad campaign urging the city council to vote against it. NEW YORK DEMOCRATS PROPOSE 4% TAX ON NETFLIX AND UBER TO FUND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Parker addressed the criticisms during the conference and dismissed the companies' complaints. "Don't believe the ads that you see out there," Parker said. She also added, "The city of San Francisco, the home of Uber and Lyft, they’ve had a rideshare tax since 2020. So wait a minute. This is 2026, the industry, it’s thriving, it’s bustling, and we’re excited about business thriving and bustling in the city of Philadelphia. We are open for business here. But how dare you tell me, as mayor of this city, to tell the people in this city, that we cannot and should not enact what is one of the most limited powers that we have. And that is to decide how we will drive revenue to the School District of Philadelphia." Parker said that the new rideshare tax would generate $48 million in new revenue and help stop cuts to school-based positions. However, Superintendent Tony Watlington has suggested that some positions may still be cut, though far less if the tax is enacted. NY TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER PRAISES NYC PRICE HIKE FOR DRIVERS, TRUCKERS IN MANHATTAN "If these taxes are enacted and approved by our council, this will be the largest new recurring local revenue source for the School District of Philadelphia since we enacted the sales tax and the cigarette tax," Parker said. "And that was $120 million in annual revenue from the sales tax and $83 million respectively, and I think our children and the School District of Philadelphia are worth it." In a comment to Fox News Digital, Lyft public policy manager Angeline Jefferson warned about the impact the tax could have on low-income riders. "The proposed $1 per-ride surcharge — layered on top of the existing 1.4% excise fee — is, at its core, a regressive tax that will disproportionately harm riders in low-income areas and transportation deserts. Moreover, a per-ride tax is a narrow, incomplete fix to a structural problem. We encourage the Council to examine a broader set of revenue tools that could generate more sustainable funding," Jefferson said. MAN VS MACHINE: PHILADELPHIANS AREN'T TAKING KINDLY TO SHARING SIDEWALKS WITH DELIVERY ROBOTS Uber spokesperson Jazmin Kay called out Parker's assumption that rideshare companies can simply absorb the cost of the new tax. "This is a consumer tax, plain and simple. Uber does not have the option to absorb this tax. The law requires it to be collected from the passenger, and this $1 regressive tax would come directly from riders, as it does anywhere in the world that charges this kind of tax, just like a sales tax. This will raise the cost of rides, making it more expensive for Philadelphians to get to work, medical appointments, school, and other essential services," Kay told Fox News Digital. If approved by the city council, the tax would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027. There is no scheduled date for a vote on the proposed budget yet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e03020d8d5dabda39618c3 Kevin Sorbo says he ‘escaped’ California, slams Democratic leadership in fiery remarks te 2026-04-16T00:41:04.924Z Kevin Sorbo says he ‘escaped’ California, slams Democratic leadership in fiery remarks Kevin Sorbo is taking aim at the Democratic Party — saying his move out of California wasn’t just a relocation, it was an escape. The former "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" star doubled down on his move to Florida as he described what he believes are issues with declining leadership and cultural shifts on the West Coast. Speaking candidly during an appearance with Sky News Australia, a host asked what Sorbo thought about the Democratic governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. HOLLYWOOD'S 'FIRST CANCEL CULTURE VICTIM' KEVIN SORBO SEES INDUSTRY DRAMATICALLY SHIFTING UNDER TRUMP "The guy's a complete clown. Complete clown … no matter how much we point out to people how bad it's getting in this country in terms of how they're voting, what they're doing … it's weird to me. It's weird to see what's shaping up here and what's going on," he remarked. "But I do feel a shift. I mean when I moved, I escaped California seven years ago and live in the free state of Florida here. I went from the worst governor, from Gavin Newsom, to the best governor, Ron DeSantis," Sorbo said during a fiery rant. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The 67-year-old actor, who rose to global fame as the sword-swinging demigod Hercules in the 1990s hit series, has increasingly leaned into politics and has never held back. When asked about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s potential presidential run in 2028, Sorbo candidly shared what he believes has happened to the Golden State. "They've had negative, negative growth in that state for the last 10 years. More people have moved out than have moved in … I got so many friends who have left that state, including myself, to go to Texas, go to Tennessee or Florida. These are the states that people are moving to. What's interesting is all the top five blue states that people have moved out, they're the top five blue states that have lost more people, all those people have moved to red states," he said. Fox News Digital has reached out to Newsom and Walz for comment. This isn’t the first time Sorbo has been outspoken about his political views. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He’s long claimed he was sidelined in Hollywood for his conservative and Christian beliefs — well before "cancel culture" became a household phrase. "Well, I'm the first cancel culture victim before I knew it was a term. Hollywood booted me up a dozen years ago for things I was posting on the internet. And I looked at my age and I said, 'Oh, you guys are upset that I'm posting the truth? Is that a problem with you guys?' Because they hate the truth, and they hate anybody who's a Christian in Hollywood, anybody who is a conservative. So I'm like a double leper to them. I'm, like, kryptonite or something," Sorbo previously told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02ff8d8d5dabda39618aa Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I. te 2026-04-16T00:40:24.886Z Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I. After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02de1d8d5dabda396185e Arizona residents can now text 911 for emergencies statewide, officials announce te 2026-04-16T00:31:29.731Z Arizona residents can now text 911 for emergencies statewide, officials announce Texting 911 is now available in all Arizona counties. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02db5d8d5dabda396182e Sheriff sues woman who allegedly made up ICE detention, enjoyed spa day in ‘hoax’ compared to Jussie Smollett te 2026-04-16T00:30:45.326Z Sheriff sues woman who allegedly made up ICE detention, enjoyed spa day in ‘hoax’ compared to Jussie Smollett A hoax drawing comparisons to Jussie Smollett's case is at the center of a lawsuit after a Wisconsin sheriff said a woman fabricated a 40-hour ICE detention, with investigators pointing to hotel records, surveillance video and text messages that contradict her claims. Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt announced the legal action following a weekslong investigation into claims by Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi that she was held by federal authorities in Illinois and Wisconsin, including at the Dodge County Jail. Those allegations, first raised publicly last month, claimed Naqvi, a U.S. citizen from Skokie, Illinois, was detained at O’Hare International Airport, transferred to an Illinois facility and later transported across state lines to Wisconsin, where she was allegedly held and released without documentation. The allegations quickly gained traction online, where some commentators drew comparisons to past high-profile hoaxes, including the case involving Smollett, an actor who fabricated a story in 2019 that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.  WHITE TEENS CLEARED OF HATE CRIME ALLEGATIONS LEVIED BY BLACK VIRGINIA TECH PROFESSOR The X account Libs of Chicago wrote that "Skokie has themselves their very own Jussie Smollett," alleging Naqvi lied about being detained by federal authorities. Another user similarly described the situation as a "Jussie Smollett-esque hoax." The Department of Homeland Security previously said Naqvi's claims were "false." After reviewing records across multiple agencies, Schmidt said the claims "did not occur," adding that he set out to present "fact versus fiction" after the allegations gained widespread attention despite what he described as a lack of verified evidence. "There is no record of booking, detention, or release involving Ms. Naqvi in Dodge County," the sheriff’s office said, adding there was no coordination with federal or out-of-state agencies and that she was never in local custody. The lawsuit also details statements made by Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, who publicly amplified the claims and alleged Naqvi and five other individuals were transported across state lines by immigration agents — assertions Schmidt disputes. The complaint further alleges Morrison accused the sheriff’s office of a "cover up" and said officials "have been lying from the very start of this." Fox News Digital reached out to Morrison for comment. Investigators laid out what they describe as a verified timeline that directly contradicts the allegations. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection records, Naqvi entered secondary inspection at O’Hare around 10:46 a.m. on March 5 and was released at approximately 11:42 a.m. Federal authorities say she was not detained or transferred after leaving the airport. Records show that just over an hour later, Naqvi checked into a Hampton Inn & Suites in Rosemont, Illinois at 1:17 p.m., where she remained during the period she later claimed she was in custody. WATCH: Hotel video shows woman inside lobby after alleged ICE detention The hotel folio documents multiple charges and transactions spanning March 5 through March 8, including room charges and purchases, further placing her at the hotel during the alleged detention window. Investigators also pointed to WhatsApp messages from that timeframe, which show Naqvi actively communicating from the hotel — discussing food, work and daily activities, and at one point asking to use a card to order food. TAROT INFLUENCER’S CLAIMS IN IDAHO COLLEGE MURDERS CASE SPARK COURTROOM RECKONING Schmidt underscored that point with a blunt observation about messages referencing spa services. "Now, I don’t know about you, and my staff have never reported one — there is no spa at Broadview in Chicago, Illinois," Schmidt said. "I can also tell you there is no spa lady in our jail here in Dodge County." Authorities say Naqvi’s eventual trip to Wisconsin came later, on March 7, and was voluntary. Surveillance video, license plate reader data and witness statements show her traveling from Illinois to Wisconsin with another individual — not in law enforcement custody. WATCH: Video shows woman inside gas station during alleged detention Schmidt said surveillance video shows Naqvi at a gas station in Slinger around 5:46 a.m. that day — a time he said conflicts with claims she had just been released from the Dodge County Jail, roughly 37 minutes away by car. TEXAS TEACHER CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED STUDENT ASSAULT 'HOAX' CAUSES LOCKDOWN Investigators also challenged phone location data cited publicly in support of the claims, saying it does not align with the verified timeline. "There is no video, documentation, or witness testimony placing Ms. Naqvi in any Dodge County facility," the sheriff’s office said. "These allegations are serious, but they are not supported by evidence," Schmidt said. "We have reviewed the records, we have established the timeline, and the facts are clear — this did not happen." GOT A TIP? Schmidt added that the timeline presented publicly was "not physically possible" based on the evidence gathered during the investigation. Schmidt struck a defiant tone as he addressed the fallout from the allegations, saying the claims quickly gained traction and led to backlash against his office. FOLLOW US ON X "Dodge County is not the place you want to make up a hoax about," Schmidt said. He blamed the spread of unverified information for fueling public outrage, displaying hostile messages his office received and saying his staff had been unfairly labeled as liars. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "I take it personally when my staff are called liars," Schmidt said. "These men and women do the job the right way every day, and those accusations are simply not supported by facts." The sheriff’s office also pointed to prior law enforcement investigations involving Naqvi that resulted in findings of unsubstantiated claims, including a previous case in which a reported sexual assault was later determined to be false. WATCH: Gas station video raises questions about ICE detention timeline CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS While officials said criminal charges in the current case may be difficult to pursue, Schmidt said he has filed civil litigation in federal court in response to the allegations and their impact. Schmidt also criticized what he described as "coordinated messaging designed to generate outrage and media attention" following a March 8 news conference where the allegations were first amplified. Authorities say the findings have been shared with federal and state partners, including the FBI and Illinois State Police, for further review. Schmidt said the investigation remains active. Schmidt warned that false claims of this nature can carry serious consequences, including misdirecting law enforcement resources, damaging reputations and eroding public trust — issues now at the center of the lawsuit as the case moves forward. Naqvi could not be reached for comment and it was not immediately clear if she had an attorney representing her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02bb1d8d5dabda39617ea Election denial looms large in Arizona contests for governor, AG and secretary of state te 2026-04-16T00:22:09.135Z Election denial looms large in Arizona contests for governor, AG and secretary of state WASHINGTON – Republicans angling to replace Arizona’s governor, attorney general and secretary of state all have a history of amplifying President Donald Trump’s disproved claims about fraud in the 2020 election. One frontrunner for governor led the charge in Congress to overturn the election. A candidate for attorney general recently gave the FBI state Senate records related to a post-election “audit” in Maricopa County.  One contender for secretary of state led a lawsuit claiming there were at least a half-million illegal names on state voter rolls, while her rival defended the state’s “fake electors” in court.  On the Democratic side of those races, the incumbents have all fought against election denialism. Attorney General Kris Mayes has been trying since 2023 to prosecute the Arizona Republicans and Trump aides involved in the fake electors scheme. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes says he’d rather go to jail than turn over the state’s voter files to federal authorities. Gov. Katie Hobbs was the state’s top election official in 2020 and has firmly rejected allegations of fraud. All of which ensures that election integrity will be central to yet another campaign season in Arizona. And a shift in power would have real consequences, transforming the state from one that resists the Trump administration’s efforts to rehash 2020 into one that cooperates enthusiastically. “If that means turning over certain voter files, then so be it,” said Stan Barnes, a conservative political consultant. “I do think they will stay within the bounds of the law, but cooperate more fully with the Trump administration and the FBI.” Governor In the governor’s race, Reps. Andy Biggs of Gilbert and David Schweikert of Fountain Hills are vying for the nomination in the July 21 GOP primary. The winner will face Hobbs, who defeated election denier Kari Lake in 2022. Gov. Katie Hobbs signs an animal cruelty bill at the Arizona Humane Society in Phoenix on July 7, 2025. (Photo by Kayla Christenson/Cronkite News) On Jan. 6, 2021, the day a mob swarmed the U.S. Capitol hoping to overturn Trump’s defeat, Schweikert voted to reject the electoral slate from Pennsylvania, where Trump trailed Joe Biden by 80,555 votes out of more than 6.9 million in the final official tally.  Unlike Biggs, Schweikert did vote to certify Biden’s win in Arizona, where the official final tally showed Trump lost by 10,457 votes out of more than 3.3 million. Even so, as recently as Feb. 13, Schweikert refused to acknowledge that Trump lost Arizona. “All I know is from my district,” he told 12News. Schweikert’s campaign did not respond to requests for comment.  Biggs has been far more outspoken in questioning the 2020 results. He has perpetuated right-wing conspiracies. At a House hearing 11 months after the election, he asserted that “we don’t know” who won Arizona.  Hobbs has needled him about his denialism, suggesting she won’t debate him unless he commits to accepting the results of his own 2026 race.  On April 3, Biggs told Capitol Media Services, “Of course, I will accept the results of the election.” He said he is confident the election will be fair because Republican Justin Heap, the choice of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, is now the Maricopa County recorder, replacing Stephen Richer, a fellow Republican who defended the security of Arizona’s elections. Left: Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert. (May 2023 photo by Alexis Waiss/Cronkite News) Right: Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills (February 2022 photo by MacKinley Lutes-Adlhoch/Cronkite News) Drew Sexton, Biggs’ senior campaign advisor, said the congressman has higher priorities than rehashing 2020, though he didn’t dispute that Biggs remains dubious about the outcome.  “We’re focused on this 2026 election and saving Arizonans from the disastrous effects of three years under the weak and ineffective Katie Hobbs,” Sexton said by email. Hobbs has staunchly defended the integrity of Arizona elections and dismissed election conspiracies of wrongdoing in 2020, when she was the secretary of state.  After the FBI subpoenaed records from 2020 in early March, Hobbs denounced the investigation as an effort to relitigate false allegations that were long-settled. “Arizonans are tired of election conspiracies and lies that undermine our democracy,” she said in a statement.  Paul Bentz, senior vice president of research and strategy for HighGround Inc., an Arizona public relations firm, said Biggs learned from Lake’s loss to Hobbs that election denial isn’t a winning stance. Lake often brought up 2020 fraud conspiracies during the 2022 race. She has still refused to concede defeat to Hobbs or, two years later, to Ruben Gallego in the Senate race.  Lake fought the gubernatorial outcome in court and lost repeatedly. Richer, the former Maricopa County recorder, sued her and her husband over their false claims about fraud in 2022. The case was ultimately settled. “Biggs sees the pitfalls that Lake fell into and is trying to avoid those, and so far, he’s been much more successful,” Bentz said. “He’s been a better Republican candidate than Lake was four years ago.” Attorney general Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen of Queen Creek is the frontrunner in the GOP primary for attorney general.  He would face Mayes, who obtained felony indictments in April 2024 against 11 fake electors – the Republicans who signed a certificate claiming that Arizona’s 11 electoral votes belonged to Trump – and seven Trump aides who worked with them. In November, Trump issued a pardon of fake electors in Arizona and other states, though these were only symbolic because presidents cannot issue clemency for state-level charges. In May 2025, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge threw out the charges on grounds that prosecutors didn’t give the grand jury the complete text of the relevant statute.  Mayes has appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court in hopes of reinstating the charges.  Petersen has spent years denying the 2020 results and making claims of widespread fraud. He drew headlines March 9 by turning over records to the FBI from the state Senate’s review of Maricopa County’s 2020 election results. With 2.6 million registered voters – about 60% of all Arizona voters – Maricopa County is the nation’s second largest voting jurisdiction after Los Angeles County. The subpoena indicated that a federal grand jury is conducting a criminal investigation. Petersen said he was happy to comply. On April 7, Petersen made a referral to the DOJ, accusing Mayes and Fontes of “obstruction of justice and tampering with a witness,” after they asked what he had handed over to the FBI.  Mayes said her rival’s actions go beyond 2020 conspiracies.  “This is about laying the groundwork to deny the results of the 2026 election if they don’t go their way,” she said in a press release.  Petersen was a major force behind the Senate’s inquiry into the Maricopa County results from 2020. A private security firm called Cyber Ninjas, which had never conducted an election audit, reviewed more than 2 million ballots and ultimately confirmed Biden’s victory – by 360 more votes than originally reported.  Even so, the report contended that the county’s procedures were flawed. The county issued a scathing rebuttal. As these issues loom over the election, Bentz, among others, sees no chance of a Republican sweep at the top of the ticket, given the political headwinds related to Trump’s unpopularity. “There’s a shot, but the shot seems to be dwindling every day that gas prices stay at $5 in the state,” he said.  Secretary of state Fontes and Mayes signed onto a lawsuit with 23 other states to fight a March 31 executive order from Trump that would vastly expand the federal government’s involvement in elections.  Under the Constitution, nearly all election procedures are set at the state and local level, including registration and vote counting.  Congress sets a uniform federal election day and could set some nationwide rules on voter eligibility and other procedures. But it’s questionable whether the president has that authority. In the GOP primary for secretary of state, state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, faces Gina Swoboda, a former chair of the Arizona GOP.  Swoboda was the Trump campaign’s statewide Election Day director of operations in 2020. She led a lawsuit asserting the state had illegally allowed 500,000 to 1,270,000 ineligible voters to remain on the rolls.  A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in December 2024, ruling there was no evidence of widespread voting by ineligible individuals – even if the rolls included relatively few.  Kolodin has also peddled 2020 election conspiracies.  He was one of the attorneys on the so-called “kraken” lawsuit pursued by the Trump team in the weeks after his loss. A judge tossed out the effort to invalidate all mail-in ballots in Arizona, finding an utter lack of evidence to support claims of widespread fraud. The state bar received numerous complaints regarding Kolodin’s work on election-related cases – including a fake electors case. In December 2023, the state bar put him on probation for 18 months for violating rules barring attorneys from presenting baseless claims. Fontes has battled in court repeatedly with the Trump administration. In early January, the DOJ sued his office for access to Arizona’s voter file, which includes sensitive and personal data on every voter in the state. The case is ongoing.  “They’re going to have to put me in jail if they want this information,” Fontes told the Democracy Docket. “It would be illegal of me to release the information to the Department of Justice as they have requested it. Period. They’re asking me to break the law.” The post Election denial looms large in Arizona contests for governor, AG and secretary of state appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02b9cd8d5dabda39617d3 Arizona expands 'first responder' death benefits to include correctional officers and others te 2026-04-16T00:21:48.358Z Arizona expands 'first responder' death benefits to include correctional officers and others Governor Katie Hobbs signed the bill on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02b70d8d5dabda39617a3 Man claiming to be cartel member allegedly threatens to put 'green light' on cops and their families te 2026-04-16T00:21:04.207Z Man claiming to be cartel member allegedly threatens to put 'green light' on cops and their families A Texas man who claimed to have ties to Mexican drug cartels was arrested Monday for a second time after he allegedly threatened to harm sheriff's deputies and their families during his initial arrest, authorities said. Jon Christian Orozco, 25, was first arrested April 10 in El Paso during a traffic stop after allegedly running a red light, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. During the stop, deputies allegedly smelled alcohol, and Orozco was arrested on suspicion of second-degree driving while intoxicated. While being taken into custody, Orozco allegedly threatened the deputies and their loved ones, telling two officers "he could place a green light" on both of them. The term "green light" is commonly used by criminal organizations to signify authorization for an individual to be assaulted or killed. "He continued making explicit threats, including statements indicating intent to locate and harm law enforcement personnel," the sheriff’s office stated. "Based on these actions, additional charges for obstruction or retaliation were filed." KAROLINE LEAVITT WARNS CARTELS TO 'NOT LAY A FINGER' ON AMERICANS OR PAY 'SEVERE CONSEQUENCES' Orozco told authorities he had been drinking because his grandmother had recently died, KTSM-TV reported.  MEXICO FLIES 37 CARTEL MEMBERS TO US UNDER PRESSURE FROM TRUMP ADMIN He also allegedly claimed to be a "high-ranking cartel member" and suggested he might have an active warrant for attempted murder involving the life of a U.S. marshal. During the arrest, Orozco reportedly told deputies to "enjoy their last weeks" because "it was going to be over," further claiming he had previously placed "green lights" on El Paso police officers. Orozco was initially booked into jail on a $12,500 bond. However, he was arrested again on Monday after a judge found probable cause to issue an additional warrant for obstruction or retaliation regarding threats made against a second deputy. He was booked on a separate $10,000 bond.  Fox News Digital has reached out to the sheriff's office for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02b48d8d5dabda396178b DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session and Adds a Vaccine Bill te 2026-04-16T00:20:24.049Z DeSantis Delays Redistricting Special Session and Adds a Vaccine Bill The Florida governor is expected to propose a congressional map that could result in up to five new Republican-leaning seats. Some in the party fear it could backfire. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0291cd8d5dabda396171e Bessent says Trump tariffs could return by July after Supreme Court setback te 2026-04-16T00:11:08.019Z Bessent says Trump tariffs could return by July after Supreme Court setback Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be restored as early as July, signaling a rapid pivot by the Trump administration after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs earlier this year, forcing the administration to turn to other trade authorities. "We had a setback at the Supreme Court in terms of the tariff policy," Bessent said Tuesday at an event hosted by the Wall Street Journal. "But we will be implementing or conducting Section 301 studies — so the tariffs could be back in place at the previous level by [the] beginning of July." His remarks come after the Supreme Court ruled in February that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, does not authorize tariffs. Trump has billed tariffs as "life or death" for the U.S. economy — underscoring the outsize importance the administration has placed on the issue.  TRUMP TARIFF PLAN FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE AS COURT BATTLES INTENSIFY Bessent's comments also come as the U.S. collected more than $133 billion in IEEPA tariff duties as of mid-December, according to data published by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, a figure that later grew to roughly $166 billion by early March 2026. The administration moved to preserve tariffs in the weeks since the Supreme Court's ruling to find new ways to implement the import fees, invoking several provisions of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 in order to do so.  Bessent's remarks, first reported by Bloomberg, are a sign that the Trump administration plans to enact a combination of statutes under the trade law as it looks to move past the high court's ruling and find new ways to sustain U.S. tariff pressure.  The strategy, long-term, appears to focus largely on Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the president and the U.S. Trade Representative's office (USTR) to implement "retaliatory import restrictions" against a country that is found to have engaged in unfair or "discriminatory" trade policies or practices towards U.S. businesses.  Section 301 allows the U.S. Trade Representative to investigate and respond to "unfair" foreign trade practices flagged by the president, though they require a formal period of notice and public comment, delaying enforcement.  Since the Supreme Court's ruling, the Trump administration has initiated a flurry of more than 75 investigations under Section 301, according to a report from Alan Wm. Wolff, a senior fellow for the Peterson Institute for International Economics — far outpacing the average annual number of Section 301 investigations initiated during the past five decades. TRUMP WARNS SUPREME COURT TARIFF SHOWDOWN IS ‘LIFE OR DEATH’ FOR AMERICA That's not the only lever administration officials have pulled in an effort to keep Trump's tariffs in place, however. Trump last month announced new 10% global tariffs — an emergency provision under the trade law that allows a president to unilaterally impose import fees of up to 15% on U.S. trading partners for a period of 150 days, to respond to large and serious "balance of payments deficits," or instances that risk immediately depreciating the power of the dollar.   The Section 122 announcement prompted a lawsuit from 24 attorneys general, who argued the move was an illegal attempt to "sidestep" the Supreme Court's ruling. It also prompted another lengthy hearing before the U.S. Court of International Trade in Manhattan Friday, as judges on the three-member panel weighed the legality of Trump's effort. Lawyers for the challenges told the court Friday that upholding the administration’s broader view of the law would effectively turn Section 122 into an all-purpose trade weapon.  US COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE SIDES WITH TRUMP IN TARIFF CASE But Justice Department lawyer Brett Shumate argued that Congress had provided presidents with broad discretion to assess economic conditions. "A trade deficit was a large driver of a balance of payments deficit in 1974 as it is today," Shumate said.  "We’re not on the gold standard anymore," he said. "We don’t have a fixed currency, but we can still have balance-of-payment problems." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02908d8d5dabda3961715 Elizabeth Banks admits she cannot understand White women who voted for Trump over Harris te 2026-04-16T00:10:48.137Z Elizabeth Banks admits she cannot understand White women who voted for Trump over Harris Actress Elizabeth Banks admitted she doesn’t "understand" the 53% of White women who voted for President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. Banks urged women to emulate her "Hunger Games" character, Effie Trinket, and become "revolutionaries" against what she described as a "fascist regime." "Effie is the model, guys! I don’t understand the 53% of White ladies that didn’t vote for Kamala. What were you thinking!" Banks said in a "Bustle" podcast episode posted Tuesday, first reported by Variety. Banks’s character appeared in all four films in the original "Hunger Games" franchise, including "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay" Parts 1 and 2. Throughout the story, her character goes from being a mouthpiece for the dystopian regime hosting the child-murdering games, to ending up as a rebel working against them. MARK HAMILL SAYS HE'S 'REALLY ASHAMED' AMERICA ELECTED TRUMP TWICE Banks urged American women to follow suit, saying, "I wish more of us were becoming revolutionaries!" "Effie, for me, is one of the characters that has the greatest arc that I’ve ever played because, obviously, she props up this fascist regime that she benefits from," Banks said. "It’s not until she really comes to care for and see how unfair it is when they want to pull Katniss and Peeta into the games again," she added. JAMIE LEE CURTIS SLAMS 'ABOMINATION' TRUMP FOR TRYING TO 'ERASE' DIVERSITY 'FROM OUR LANGUAGE' Post-election analysis by the Pew Research Center confirmed that a majority of White women did cast their ballots for Trump in 2024. BILLY RAY CYRUS DEFENDS TRUMP, SAYS BEING COMMANDER IN CHIEF IS A 'TOUGH JOB' Banks had been public about her support for Harris ahead of the 2024 election. Less than a month before Election Day, Banks joined Harris’ "Reproductive Freedom Bus" in Las Vegas to campaign for abortion access. "19 DAYS until we elect @kamalaharris President of the United States! I joined my friends at @reproforallnv yesterday and jumped on Kamala’s Reproductive Freedom Bus in Las Vegas," Banks wrote on Instagram at the time. "Our rights, our freedom, and our access to health care are literally at stake. Please please please check your registration status and make a plan for Election Day. 19 days! Let’s go!" she added. Banks will not be returning as Effie Trinket in the latest installment of "The Hunger Games" franchise. Instead, actress Elle Fanning will be playing a younger version of the character in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," set to premiere this fall. "Nobody in their right mind cares what out-of-touch woke celebrities in Hollywood say or think," White House Spokesman Davis Ingle said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e026c4d8d5dabda396169b Arizona Snowbowl reopens through April 19 te 2026-04-16T00:01:08.152Z Arizona Snowbowl reopens through April 19 6 inches of snow falling Monday led to the ski resort extending its season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02698d8d5dabda3961663 Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate te 2026-04-16T00:00:24.656Z Just War Doctrine: The Pope, JD Vance and a Theological Debate President Trump’s attack on Pope Leo has touched off an argument about a framework for determining when war is justified. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02252d8d5dabda3961593 Transfers Miller, Vines-Bright, Harris II bring size, speed to ASU receiving corps te 2026-04-15T23:42:10.926Z Transfers Miller, Vines-Bright, Harris II bring size, speed to ASU receiving corps TEMPE – Following a football season in which nearly all of Arizona State’s offense was devastated by injuries – with the passing game hit especially hard – the next iteration will feature almost exclusively new faces.  Both quarterbacks who saw playing time for the Sun Devils in 2025 are gone. ASU’s top three pass catchers, including future NFL first-round pick Jordyn Tyson, are also gone.  The latter departures accounted for a whopping 40% of the receiving yardage last season, forcing ASU coach Kenny Dillingham and receivers coach Hines Ward to completely refurbish through the transfer portal. The resulting additions – Omarion Miller, Raiden Vines-Bright, Reed Harris II – form a group that brings size, speed and experience to the receiving room. At the top of the list sits a familiar face, Miller, who was the nation’s No. 13 overall player in the portal and the third-highest rated receiver.  Miller matched up against ASU last November during its trip to Boulder, Colorado, recording three receptions and 35 yards against the Sun Devils in Colorado’s 42-17 loss. One of those receptions was a 22-yard touchdown that gave the Buffaloes a brief 14-13 lead in the third quarter.  Miller accounted for just under one-third of Colorado’s receiving yardage and just under half of the Buffaloes’ touchdowns last season. His 808 receiving yards ranked sixth in the Big 12, and his eight touchdowns were tied with Tyson for fifth.  Tyson, like Miller, also transferred from Colorado. Coincidentally, both wore No. 4 during their time in Boulder, but Miller comes in as an older, more developed receiver than Tyson. “Just getting a feel from (Tyson), coming from Colorado, coming to here, I’m in that same boat,” Miller told FOX 10’s Robby Baker. “It was good to hear from him and hear what he had to say.” Dillingham said that he was impressed with how Miller plays slower than he really is, but not that he was actually slow. “I think the best players move fast but are always in control,” Dillingham said. “He can create body control at really high speeds.” High speed is where sophomore Raiden Vines-Bright excels at the receiver position, transferring from Washington as the No. 46 receiver in the portal.  The Valley native was initially recruited by Dillingham out of high school, playing his home games at Tempe Corona Del Sol just eight miles down the road from ASU. In his two years on varsity at Corona Del Sol, Vines-Bright recorded 1,875 yards and 18 touchdowns. Following his junior season, Vines-Bright transferred to IMG Academy in Florida. Three months later, he added to a wave of high schoolers with Arizona ties to commit to the University of Washington and former University of Arizona coach Jedd Fisch upon his hire in Seattle.  “I told him in the recruiting process, ‘Eventually you’re going to miss it here, and you’re going to want to come home,’” Dillingham said. “It’s funny cause two years after he left for IMG, he’s right back here.” At Washington, Vines-Bright got playing time right away, appearing in 12 of 13 games and starting seven. He had 238 yards and a touchdown, with his best performance coming against Colorado State, where he accumulated 52 receiving yards.  He entered the portal following the 2025-26 season and came home to Tempe, committing to Arizona State in a loaded transfer receiver class.  “I know where I’m going, I know the city pretty well…I’m not having to learn new things…I’m back in my comfort zone,” Vines-Bright said.  What the 6-foot-1 Vines-Bright lacks in size, Boston College transfer Reed Harris II makes up for with his 6-foot-5, 217-pound frame. “The sheer size and physicality, I mean, he’s a specimen,” defensive passing game coordinator Bryan Carrington said. “To just have him give our cornerbacks and our safeties an opportunity to compete with a guy who’s going to play on Sundays is tremendous, not only him, but selfishly, our DBs to compete against that. The thing that made (ASU cornerback) Keith (Abney) really good was that he went against Tyson.” In 2025, Harris recorded 673 yards and five touchdowns for the Golden Eagles. Against No. 16 Georgia Tech, Harris reeled in five catches for 142 yards and a touchdown in his last game in Chestnut Hill.  His 17.26 yards-per-reception ranked third in the Atlantic Coast Conference.  “Going against (Reed), going against Raiden Vines-Bright, going against Omarion, it gives these guys so much confidence when they step into Mountain America Stadium on Saturdays,” Carrington said.  Players say Ward instills confidence in his receivers. He also played a role in recruiting a number of new additions to ASU’s receiver room. “Just how (Ward) goes about things, some of the things he pointed out in my meeting on my official visit was definitely an eye-opener for me to come here for sure,” Miller said.  Ward, who recorded 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns across 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, gives a unique perspective on coaching with his NFL experience and storied career. “He knows what it’s supposed to look like at every level,“ Harris said. “His emphasis is just making us the best that we can be every single day. Just attack it, one day at a time.” Even though Tyson is leaving ASU for the NFL, his impact had a lasting effect not only on his previous teammates, but in replacing the production he will take with him to the NFL Draft from April 23-25.  Ward said there was only one common thread between the three new receivers who decided to transfer to ASU: Tyson’s development. “That was all they wanted,” Ward said. “They saw (Tyson) and his growth as a football player, and they wanted to be a part of that. So it made my job easy.  “You just come over here (to) ASU, opportunity, and development. Those are the two key points that we were stressing to other guys, and I’m glad that we have them.” The post Transfers Miller, Vines-Bright, Harris II bring size, speed to ASU receiving corps appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0223fd8d5dabda396158a APS reaches $7 million settlement with AG Mayes over heat disconnections, reinstates 95 degree policy  te 2026-04-15T23:41:51.055Z APS reaches $7 million settlement with AG Mayes over heat disconnections, reinstates 95 degree policy  PHOENIX – Sweeping changes are coming to the APS heat-related disconnection policy two years after the death of customer Kate Korman. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a $7 million settlement with the state’s largest energy provider during a press conference Wednesday morning. APS disconnected Korman’s power on a 99-degree day in May 2024 due to unpaid bills. Six days later, the 82-year-old was discovered dead in her home, with heat listed as a contributing factor by the medical examiner.  Her death came three days after the utility ended its policy of not disconnecting customers when temperatures reach 95 degrees or higher. That policy is now set to be reinstated.  “It is obvious to me that the utilities have an obligation to, at a minimum, keep their customers alive,” Mayes said. “It is getting hotter and hotter earlier and earlier in the year, and the policy that the utilities have selected, which is a calendar-based approach, is just not adequate to protect utility customers from potential death.” Jonathan and Adam Korman, Kate Korman’s sons, were living away from their mother when she died, according to a statement from the family. “We were, of course, devastated when we arrived at our mom’s house, as we both live out of state,” the statement read. “The thought didn’t even occur to us that our mother’s power company would or could disconnect a senior woman’s power during such hot temperatures.” The settlement comes as Arizona grapples with a changing heat season. Temperatures soared to 105 degrees in March when many traditional protections, like seasonal disconnection moratoriums, were unavailable.  A television screen displaying the information from a press conference held by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes at the Arizona Attorney General’s office on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Phoenix. (Matthew Marengo/Cronkite News) The Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced the first heat-related death of 2026 on April 10, but its public heat death dashboard and seasonal heat services don’t launch until May 1.  Under the terms of the settlement, APS will be required to keep customers connected if the temperature is forecasted to reach 95 degrees and above or 32 degrees and below. It will also maintain its existing calendar-based disconnection hold from June 1 to October 15. While other utilities are not subject to the same policy, Mayes encouraged them to adopt it.  “I believe it’s only a matter of time before a heat-related death occurs at TEP and UniSource [Energy] and SRP, because their policies, in some cases, are even more or even worse than APS was,” Mayes said. “Those utilities that are not following the 95-degree hold policy are on notice.” Nearly half of the settlement  – $3.4 million – will go to update the APS Safety Net Program, including text message alerts to an emergency contact when someone in the program misses a payment and taking action to encourage more customers to sign up, Mayes said.  At the time of her death, Korman was not in the Safety Net Program. Her sons said that they did not learn about the program “until it was too late,” according to a statement from the family. To help customers who are behind on bills stay connected, APS agreed to allocate $1 million to the Arizona Consumer Assistance and Education Program created in partnership with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Customers in danger of losing service will directly receive $800,000 of that money as bill credits. A spokesperson for APS denies any wrongdoing and “strongly disagrees” with Mayes’ characterization of the company’s policies. Its shareholders will be required to pay $2.75 million to a state consumer protection fund.  Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes during a press conference at the Arizona Attorney General’s office on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Phoenix. (Matthew Marengo/Cronkite News) In addition to outlining the changes in a press release, the company issued a statement. “APS rejects the Attorney General’s assertions regarding our existing disconnection policies and customer communications, which already meet or exceed all applicable state laws and regulations. Our entire team at APS prioritizes customer safety and cares deeply about the wellbeing of our customers and communities,” the statement read. APS also reaffirmed its commitment to customer support, education and strengthening its policies. For Jonathan and Adam Korman, the settlement is a step in the right direction to preventing heat-related deaths like their mother’s, they said in a family statement. “Though it is extremely unfortunate our mother had to lose her life for us to see these changes,” the statement read. “We’re thankful that some everyday people will see some relief this summer and onwards as it’s the best way we can think of to honor our mother’s life, and that is why this matters.” The post APS reaches $7 million settlement with AG Mayes over heat disconnections, reinstates 95 degree policy  appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e02210d8d5dabda396154d 'Happy Days' star Henry Winkler filmed his first-ever nude scene at 79 te 2026-04-15T23:41:04.439Z 'Happy Days' star Henry Winkler filmed his first-ever nude scene at 79 Henry Winkler was still having new experiences in his late 70s. During a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" the 80-year-old actor discussed filming the first nude scene of his career at the age of 79. "Maya Rudolph is one of my favorites. She is a brilliant. She is [a] brilliant person and a lovely person. So, when she asked me to be on the first episode of the third season of 'Loot,' I didn't even ask to read the script," he explained. He then explained that when he went to his first costume fitting, he was shocked to find "a silk robe that went to there," he said while pointing to his upper thigh. "There was nothing else." JOHN STAMOS CAST IN 'HUNTING WIVES' DRAMA AS WIFE QUESTIONS POTENTIAL NUDE SCENES The actor said that his initial reaction was "no, no, no," and that they tried to calm his nerves by telling him, "No, there's a piece of jewelry." "And then we did it in January on the beach. And I want to say the wind came from every direction," he said. "Parts of my body large and small…It was so cold. I was in shock. But then I was with Maya and her wonderful cast." Winkler appeared as Gerald Canning in the season three premiere of the hit comedy, who is described as an eccentric nudist billionaire who owns an island where clothing is optional. Maya Rudolph, who stars in and executive produces the show, spoke about Winkler's nude scene with Jimmy Kimmel during an appearance on his talk show in October, saying everyone who appeared nude on the show were wearing "nude-colored sports shorts." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I feel like people were a little bit cold, and I felt very guilty because everyone was, like, over 70," she said. "But there were a few individuals who enjoyed it a little too much and volunteered not to wear any of the clothing at all. And we were letting them know, like, it's OK." Winkler first found fame when he landed the role of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli in "Happy Days," playing the character for 255 episodes across 10 years. He introduced himself to a younger generation when he played acting coach Gene Cousineau on the hit HBO Max show, "Barry," opposite Bill Hader. The role earned Winkler his first Emmy Award win in 2018, with three other nominations. He was previously nominated for his work in "Happy Days" and for guest roles on "Battery Park" and "The Practice." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Be yourself, be honest about your ability, prepare so that you are not a flash in the pan," he said backstage after his win, per Variety.  "When I first started here in Hollywood … I thought of myself as a tree or sapling. I planted. I wanted to grow and be strong until I couldn’t do this anymore. And what a great tree it is." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e021fcd8d5dabda3961544 Trump to be honored by CNN's potential new owner ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner te 2026-04-15T23:40:44.854Z Trump to be honored by CNN's potential new owner ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner President Donald Trump is being honored by the next potential owner of CNN ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner. Breaker Media reported Tuesday that Paramount CEO David Ellison is hosting an "intimate gathering" at the newly-named Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, formerly known as the United States Institute of Peace, on April 23, just two days before Trump is set to attend the annual media gala for the first time as president. According to a copy of the invitation obtained by Breaker Media, the dinner will be "honoring the Trump White House and CBS White House Correspondents." HEGSETH SCOLDS CNN'S 'UNSERIOUS' REPORT ON IRAN CONFLICT, SUGGESTS PARAMOUNT OWNER SHOULD OVERHAUL NETWORK Ellison is currently pursuing a $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). If successful, he will oversee both CBS News and CNN. Trump has been vocal in his demands for new leadership at CNN during Paramount's bidding war for the network's parent company against Netflix. Critics of the merger point to the perceived coziness between Ellison and Trump, fearing that Ellison will remake CNN into a pro-MAGA network. Ellison's billionaire father, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, is financially backing Paramount's bid and is a top Trump ally in Silicon Valley. KARA SWISHER VOWS TO LEAVE CNN IF PARAMOUNT TAKES OVER NETWORK In a recent interview, Ellison insisted CNN would maintain "editorial independence" but that the goal would be to appeal to the 70% in the center left and center right instead of the political fringes.  Neither Paramount nor the White House immediately responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. A spokesperson for CNN declined to comment. While Ellison has a long path ahead of him before he's officially handed the keys to WBD, he will likely face minimal resistance from the Trump administration, which previously gave the green light to his $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger last year. Breaker Media previously reported that Ellison-owned CBS News has invited Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller to sit at the network's table at the White House Correspondents Dinner. "We invite officials from the Administration every year regardless of who’s in office," a CBS News spokesperson told Breaker Media. "That’s because it’s our job to be in the room with sources who matter." TRUMP ACCEPTS WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' ASSOCIATION DINNER INVITATION FOR THE FIRST TIME AS PRESIDENT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e01fe8d8d5dabda39614fd Scene pkg April 15 te 2026-04-15T23:31:52.431Z Scene pkg April 15 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e01fd3d8d5dabda39614e3 APS llega a acuerdo de $7 millones tras la muerte de mujer de Sun City West relacionada con el calor te 2026-04-15T23:31:31.305Z APS llega a acuerdo de $7 millones tras la muerte de mujer de Sun City West relacionada con el calor Mayes aseguró el acuerdo tras una investigación sobre las prácticas de desconexión de APS durante el calor extremo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e01fa6d8d5dabda39614b3 Sherrone Moore's alleged mistress rips sentence that kept former Michigan coach out of jail te 2026-04-15T23:30:46.382Z Sherrone Moore's alleged mistress rips sentence that kept former Michigan coach out of jail The former Michigan staffer with whom Sherrone Moore allegedly had an inappropriate relationship that led to his firing and subsequent arrest is not thrilled that Moore seemingly got off easy. Moore was fired for his relationship with Paige Shiver on Dec. 10. Soon after the firing, he was jailed after allegedly breaking into her house and threatening to kill himself. Moore was sentenced to 18 months probation and ordered to pay just over $1,000 in fines, which was not enough for Shiver. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "December 10th was the most terrifying day of my life," Shiver said in a statement after Moore's sentencing Tuesday, via the New York Post.  "The criminal acts he committed were extremely frightening and violent. He broke into my apartment, crying, yelling, enraged and came at me with knives. I was threatened, and I feared for my life. "Today’s sentence does not reflect the harm done to me or the objective evidence in this case." An Action Injury Law Group statement obtained by Fox News Channel last month claimed Shiver endured "years of manipulation, harassment and exploitation by a man who held enormous power over her professional life as the head football coach of one of the nation’s most prominent college football programs." Shiver’s attorneys questioned Michigan’s entire athletic program after the incident, adding their client believes "she may not be the only person who experienced inappropriate, coercive or predatory behavior from this individual." MICHIGAN PLAYERS FEEL 'VERY BETRAYED' BY SHERRONE MOORE SCANDAL, INTERIM COACH REVEALS Moore and the alleged victim had an "intimate relationship for a number of years," a prosecutor said during an initial hearing shortly after his arrest. In an Ann Arbor courtroom, Moore thanked his wife, Kelli, for her support while saying he took the process "very seriously." The judge in the case told Moore that he "take[s] her for granted." Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the woman to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in its investigation. Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home. Moore then allegedly "barged" his way into the residence, grabbed a butter knife and a pair of kitchen scissors and began threatening his own life. According to prosecutors, Moore allegedly told the staffer, "My blood is on your hands" and "You ruined my life." Moore pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors to resolve the felony criminal case. Moore went 16-8 as Michigan's head coach — 8-5 in his first season and 7-3 last season. He missed a pair of games due to a suspension from a sign-stealing investigation. Moore replaced Jim Harbaugh after the team completed a 15-0 season en route to a national championship. Moore was the offensive coordinator of that squad. Fox News' Scott Thompson, Paulina Dedaj, and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e01b0ad8d5dabda39610b1 Molotov-slinging menace allegedly strikes Tesla shop amid wave of corporate arson attacks te 2026-04-15T23:11:06.391Z Molotov-slinging menace allegedly strikes Tesla shop amid wave of corporate arson attacks An early morning arson attack torched a New Orleans business Tuesday, authorities said, as investigators work to determine whether the blaze is part of a broader pattern of politically-charged incidents targeting companies. New Orleans police responded around 7:52 a.m. to a business in the 2800 block of Tchoupitoulas Street after the owner discovered fire damage, according to the New Orleans Police Department. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made. Investigators have not released details on how the fire was set or whether any suspects have been identified. Federal authorities with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives told Fox News Digital that they are aware of the incident. MOLOTOV COCKTAIL ATTACK ON SAM ALTMAN'S HOME SPARKS FEARS OF COPYCAT STRIKES AGAINST TECH EXECUTIVES The ATF’s New Orleans field division said in a social media post that special agents and certified fire investigators, alongside the New Orleans Police Department, responded to the scene, where a suspected Molotov cocktail was used to ignite a fire at the front door of the Tesla sales office in the early morning hours. The incident comes amid a broader wave of alleged politically motivated violence involving incendiary devices, including a recent Molotov cocktail attack targeting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s residence in San Francisco and a suspected arson at a California warehouse, which was allegedly set by a disgruntled worker who ranted about wages. SUSPECT IN SAM ALTMAN MOLOTOV COCKTAIL PLOT CRIES MELTDOWN, NOT ATTEMPTED MURDER, AS JUDGE KEEPS HIM LOCKED UP Federal authorities in recent months have warned of a rise in attacks targeting Tesla properties nationwide, including arson, gunfire and vandalism, prompting investigations and heightened scrutiny from law enforcement. GOT A TIP? Tesla has also faced backlash in recent years tied to CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, which worked to cut wasteful spending and fraud within the federal government. FOLLOW US ON X In 2025, former Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a federal investigation into a surge of Tesla-related vandalism and violence, warning that those responsible, including individuals accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at dealerships, could face up to 20 years in prison. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "So if you're going to touch a Tesla, go to a dealership, do anything – you better watch out, because we're coming after you," Bondi previously said. "And if you're funding this, we're coming after you. We're going to find out who you are." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Authorities have not said whether Tuesday’s fire is connected to any broader trend or if it was a targeted attack. A motive remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact NOPD as the investigation continues. Fox News Digital reached out to Tesla for comment. Fox News Digital's Gregory Norman-Diamond contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e01af6d8d5dabda39610a8 'The View' co-hosts clash over whether to embrace ex-Trumpers like Marjorie Taylor Greene te 2026-04-15T23:10:46.766Z 'The View' co-hosts clash over whether to embrace ex-Trumpers like Marjorie Taylor Greene "The View" hosts feuded Wednesday over whether MAGA defectors like former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene should be embraced, now that they have turned against President Donald Trump. Co-host Joy Behar said both sides of the political aisle needed reconciliation, saying, "They both have major issues, they recognize things they’ve said in the past about each other that are horrendous, on both sides actually, but it seems to me that they are seeing the emergency we’re in right now with Trump and the White House." "I always will welcome — you’ve seen the light, come right into my tent," Behar said. "There’s a lot of room for the never-Trumpers and the non-Trumpers. Maybe that’s what it’s going to be now." Fellow co-host Sara Haines blasted the idea, saying that embracing people on the right would be unwise if they still hold ideological opinions and associations she finds problematic. MTG DEFENDS HERSELF AS 'AMERICA FIRST' AFTER TRUMP SLAMS HER ON TRUTH SOCIAL "So these details matter," Haines said. "Just because she agrees, ‘Oh, I don’t like Trump,’ I’m not like, great, welcome aboard. You’ve got to look at the character of the people you’re speaking of." "So what should we do? Reject her altogether?" Behar asked. "Yes," co-host Sunny Hostin said. "We should reject her altogether. I’m sorry, Joy." As the debate and crosstalk continued, Hostin grilled Behar, asking, "Why are you so welcoming, Joy?" "I don’t hold grudges," Behar said. "If they want to come over to my side, I’m taking them. [Greene] speaks to the MAGA base." "The View" has had Greene on the program twice in the last six months. In November, while still in Congress, Greene surprised the co-hosts by praising them for their civility. In January, immediately after leaving Congress over differences with the Trump administration, Greene rejected pleas from the liberal co-hosts for her to become a Democrat.  JOY BEHAR INVITES TRUMP ON 'THE VIEW' AFTER HE CALLED GREENE A 'RINO' FOR APPEARING ON SHOW Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., suggested Sunday on "Pod Save America" that Democrats should act with grace toward former Trump supporters who have broken with him on key issues after host Tommy Vietor played a viral clip of Greene in a recent interview urging the American people to "open their eyes" and realize that Trump is "not the same man that we supported" a decade ago.  Omar, who traded barbs with the Georgia Republican for years, mentioned that she praised Greene on the House floor before her departure for condemning the war in Gaza. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg sparked "The View" discussion by playing clips from both interviews and saying, "Really, the question is, can voters on both sides of the aisle move past this insanity and do something about what we’re seeing? Can people — can people say, ‘Yes, we disagree on many things, but we agree on this, that this cannot continue. This house cannot stand.’" "And that’s the key," Goldberg added, arguing that what Greene identifies as politically or plans to do does not matter so much as that she tells her fellow conservatives that the Trump presidency they got is not the one they envisioned. "Correct, she needs to do that," Hostin said. "But, in terms of welcoming her with open arms like Joy wants to do and give her a big bear hug, I’m not going to do that." She blasted Americans who voted for Trump three times, claiming they turned the country into a mess. "That’s why we need someone like her!" Behar argued. "You need her, but you don’t need to welcome her. I’m sorry, it is unforgivable," Hostin insisted, eventually being told by Goldberg to calm down. Greene did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.  "Marjorie Taylor Greene is a quitter who is pathetically trying to stay relevant by going on liberal media shows to bash President Trump," White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital. "Unfortunately, Trump Derangement Syndrome has rotted former Congresswoman Greene’s peanut-sized brain." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin agreed with Behar on trying to find common ground on key issues with people of otherwise opposing viewpoints. She went on to note how there have been Democrats who have bluntly said they don’t need to win Republican votes, only to find they were electorally defeated. "You have to be willing to grow your coalition with people who got duped, who thought the economy was going to be stronger, thought the border was going to be secure, but it was only going to be the bad guys that were taken out, and you've got to welcome them in," she said. Goldberg argued that people like Greene have a unique power to persuade her fellow conservatives to oppose the Trump administration because she voted lockstep with him on the vast majority of issues in the past.  "It’s not a bear hug," she said. "It’s like, okay, finally, I’m glad you saw the light. Go and tell it on the mountain." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e018cbd8d5dabda3961062 Scene pkg April 15 NDS te 2026-04-15T23:01:31.623Z Scene pkg April 15 NDS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e018b7d8d5dabda3961057 Black doulas are pushing for integration in delivery rooms to lower mortality rates  te 2026-04-15T23:01:11.144Z Black doulas are pushing for integration in delivery rooms to lower mortality rates  PHOENIX – Yolanda Walker strolled past the long table that served chimichangas, taquitos, fruit platters and cookies in the shape of flowers. She stopped to chat with her colleagues. They were wearing purple to symbolize National Black Doula Day, celebrated on April 11. The issue that preoccupied Walker and many others in attendance was the lack of collaboration and acceptance for Black doulas in medical spaces such as delivery rooms.  Doulas are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional and informational support to mothers before, during and after childbirth. This care promotes the health of mothers and their babies. Walker is a birth and postpartum doula – she helps mothers from the beginning of their pregnancy until months after the baby is born. The women of the National Black Doula Association celebrated National Black Doula Day on April 4 during an early celebration hosted at the Heard Building in downtown Phoenix. The association is also among the groups celebrating Black Maternal Health Week, a campaign from April 11-17 that builds awareness and community to amplify the voices of Black mothers.  Chief among the doulas’ concerns was how to bridge the divide that still exists between the medical team in delivery rooms.  Walker said everyone is rooting for the same outcome. “I’m part of your clinical team,” Walker said. “We’re working together to make sure we get that same result. Healthy mom, healthy baby.” The lack of support for Black mothers in hospitals is what motivates Walker and other doulas to work endlessly to promote better outcomes. The goal was simple, but the results are vital. Walker and the other doulas were at the Heard to celebrate and uplift each other as they advocate for Black mothers around the Valley. Walker said advocacy and support is particularly important for Black mothers, since Black women’s maternal mortality rates are significantly higher than white women. “The data is the data,” Walker said. “Black women are three to five times higher than other races to experience any type of death or mortality, morbidity within the first post year, postpartum and childbirth. Why is this happening? Why is it not happening in other races?”  According to the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting, Arizona’s mortality rates are higher than the national average.  “Arizona’s maternal mortality rate was 30 deaths per 100,000 live births, That’s significantly higher than the national average of 23.2, putting Arizona 11th in the country.”  Studies from the National Library of Medicine show that this is a nationwide issue. The study found that pregnancy-related death rates rose for all women between 2000 to 2019, and disproportionately affected Indigenous and Black women.  Walker described the mortality rates as a systematic issue. She said that some doctors and nurses have been trained to believe in false stereotypes like Black women have a higher pain tolerance than women of other races.  “It’s a broken system,” Walker said. “When you have trained and educated people to literally treat a whole race a certain way, a goal, it trickles down in the system. There is no way…you would teach your residence that Black people have a higher pain tolerance.” As a result, Walker said most Black mothers are written off when they are in both physical and mental pain. In some cases, these unresolved conflicts are symptoms of infections, hemorrhaging and cardiovascular conditions. These conditions can be detrimental to mothers and babies if they are not properly treated. Walker thinks some of these stereotypes is even more of a reason for doulas to be present and protective of the mothers in their care. “We’re all human, and we bleed the same red blood,” said Walker. “So a lot of that goes back to slavery days. Not valuing who we are, even though we bring so much to the table.” Walker and others doulas think that a big step forward to prevent these deaths would be collaboration with medical professionals. She said their shared end goal should focus on the health of mothers and babies. She said there should be less conflict between doulas and the medical establishment since their goals are the same: to have a successful and safe childbirth for mother and child. “If I’m doing a little bit at a time to work in the system, and then I get a nurse to come on with me, then I get a doctor to come on with me, and I’m not, I’m not taking over what they do,” Walker said. “I’m not discrediting what they do.” Kay Clinton and Bethany Davis, both doulas, have a conversation at the National Black Doula Day event at the Heard Building on April 4. (Photo by Kamri Radden/ Cronkite News) Bethany Davis, who is also a full spectrum doula, recalled her difficult birth experience with her only child. Both her delivery and postpartum journey were traumatic, she said.  Davis had a doula of her own throughout her pregnancy with son Bryson. She expected to have her doula there to support her delivery as well, but she was rushed into a cesarean section. Since she delivered in the operation room, her doula was not allowed to accompany Davis even after her delivery. Bryson was placed in the neonatal intensive care unit after she delivered, and she told her husband at the time to be with their newborn. Davis felt abandoned after her delivery because she was no longer surrounded by people she knew. “I ended up being alone for the latter part of my surgery because I sent him with the baby,”  Davis said. “And so I didn’t have anybody in there that I knew. And I think the hospitals forget to think about that.” Another factor in these rates is a cultural pressure and expectation that Black women have to carry everything themselves, many of the doulas said. “I learned in that experience that most – a lot of Black women forget to set themselves up for success because they think and believe they can do it themselves,” said Davis. “You can do it yourself, but you deserve help. And it’s so much easier if you just have somebody there with you.” Kay Clinton, who is also a mom and certified doula, said it is important for mothers to have a trusted partner, loved one or doula during the pregnancy process. “I think no matter if it’s a doula, your mom, your friend or your cousin. It’s important to have them there, to bounce ideas off of, but also to advocate for you,” Clinton said. “Sometimes when you’re going through the moment, like your mind might be cloudy or you might just give in to something because you feel like you don’t want to be troublesome, you know?” Clinton described pregnancy and childbirth as a beautiful process, and in that process there is so much for parents to prepare for. Having someone to help with major decisions – like a doula – can make a world of difference for the baby and the mother. “Just having that person there to be like, ‘That doesn’t make sense,’” said Clinton said. “Or, ‘Maybe we should rethink about this,’ could possibly save your life.” The post Black doulas are pushing for integration in delivery rooms to lower mortality rates  appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0162dd8d5dabda3960f35 Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO te 2026-04-15T22:50:21.111Z Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO Nuclear startup X-energy hit the road today to sell prospective investors on its initial public offering. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0142dd8d5dabda3960e90 Keeping your pet safe: Advice from Phoenix shelters te 2026-04-15T22:41:49.004Z Keeping your pet safe: Advice from Phoenix shelters PHOENIX –  An estimated 1 in 3 pets go missing in their lifetimes. With the weather heating up and summer celebrations on the horizon, we’re approaching one of the peak seasons for lost animals in the Valley. Memorial Day and the Fourth of July are among the most common times pets go missing, said Paulina Garcia Forte, social media and content specialist for the Arizona Animal Welfare League. “Cats and dogs, they get spooked very easily,” Garcia Forte said. “They’ll run away. It’s very easy to get lost in all things that are happening. Maybe you don’t even notice.” Here’s what to do if your pet goes missing:  Walk around your neighborhood. Chances are, your pet hasn’t gone too far. Ask your neighbors if they’ve seen your furry friend — and if they can keep an eye out for you. Post on social media and any neighborhood apps you use. Facebook and NextDoor are good options. Post fliers. Not everyone is on social media or looking at apps.  Go bigger. Post your pet on Petco Love Lost for more reach. Petco Love Lost is an AI database that uses facial recognition. Upload a photo of your pet to see if any shelters or other users have posted a pet matching that description.  “Technology is on our side right now,” said Kim Powell, communications supervisor for Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. “If you can use a matchmaking tool to reunite your lost pet, that’s everything.”  In March, Powell said, MCACC had 1,698 pets come in. Of those, 1,151 were lost animals.  “The majority of the dogs that we get in are all lost pets, which is really heartbreaking,” she said. It starts with prevention Valley experts recommend a few key steps to keep your pet safe, starting with microchipping. “We always recommend microchipping your pets,” Powell said. “It’s not something that’s going to fall off of them, that can’t be tampered with.”x But the microchip doesn’t do much if it’s not updated with your current contact information. Kelsey Dickerson, a spokesperson for Arizona Humane Society, said that’s the key in getting a lost pet home quickly.  “There’s a lot of times when these pets come into the shelter and we try calling, but the number isn’t working anymore,” she said.  Here’s how to update your pet’s microchip: Find the microchip number. You can find this on your animal’s adoption or vet records. If you can’t find it, ask a vet to scan your pet.  Identify which company microchip is registered. Don’t know it? The American Animal Hospital Association has a free database to find where your pet’s microchip is registered.  Contact the company. You can log into the company’s website or call to update your phone number, address and email. You can even transfer ownership.  She added that a secure collar or harness is another way to make sure your pet doesn’t  get away from you.  “Especially on those walks, you want to make sure that they don’t wiggle out of those collars,” Dickerson said.  If your pet spends time alone outside, that’s one more spot to secure. “Make sure your gates are secured,” Garcia Forte said. “Check your backyard. Some dogs like to dig holes, and if the hole is big enough, they could get out if they wanted to.” Having guests over can sometimes overwhelm your pet, Garcia Forte said, so it’s important they have a safe space to be calm and relax. The three shelters also have low-cost resources, including:  $25 microchipping at Maricopa County  Affordable spay and neuter services in Maricopa County Low-cost veterinary services at Arizona Humane Society  Pet Pantry for low-income families at Arizona Humane Society  Free online training guides at AAWL Many pets don’t find their way back home Last year MMACC had over 17,600 pets enter their care. Only about 1,800 returned safely home, and over 11,500 were adopted into new homes.  Adoption is crucial in making sure not all pets remain in shelters, and that they can have a safe new home.  “When you’re adopting, you’re expanding the walls of the shelter as well,” Dickerson said.  Pets available for adoption from the  Humane Society are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and have a behavioral and medical background.  The AAWL has about 4,000 adoptions every year, and potential owners can meet with the shelter to find the right pet.  “When you come into our shelter, we have a matchmaker form where you can fill out kind of what your lifestyle is and what you’re interested in,” Garcia Forte said. “From there, our adoption counselors can help you find your right match.”  For full shelter resources and to view adoptable pets, visit: Maricopa County Animal Care & Control  Arizona Humane Society  Arizona Animal Welfare League  The post Keeping your pet safe: Advice from Phoenix shelters appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e013ffd8d5dabda3960e1b Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright' te 2026-04-15T22:41:03.339Z Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright' First lady Melania Trump delivered a plea to lawmakers on Wednesday, demanding "action over awareness" to secure the futures of America's foster children by turning her recent executive action into permanent law. During a bipartisan congressional committee meeting, Trump outlined her vision to transform vulnerable youth into financially independent business owners, explaining the American dream should be "their birthright." While describing the "Fostering the Future" executive order she signed in November as a "transformative vision," she said Congress now has the opportunity to create a lasting, positive impact by passing permanent legislation. Since the start of her nationwide initiative, "Fostering the Future" in 2021, the program has a footprint in more than 20 universities across the country, including major institutions like Louisiana State University, University of Virginia, University of Texas and The Ohio State University. FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP: AI COULD IMPROVE TEACHING AND HELP DELIVER A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION TO OUR CHILDREN Rather than relying on perpetual government assistance, Trump said her goal at the university level is to prepare those in foster care to secure entry level jobs, become financially independent, create new businesses and generate employment opportunities. She also highlighted roadblocks within the current system, noting that only roughly 3% of people in the foster care community earn a college degree. "We can close this gap, but still, foster youth face a special set of challenges outside the classroom that have a serious impact on their academic performance," Trump said. "These issues include housing instability, educational advocacy, financial barriers [and] transportation continuity," she continued. "... New legislation for the foster care community is a moral imperative." The FLOTUS added safeguarding foster children's well-being helps "shape the integrity of our nation," and reminded bipartisan lawmakers that "America's children are our moral equals." "As parents and leaders, it is our ethical obligation to ensure American children develop emotionally and physically within a safe environment," Trump said. "As a community, we strive to nurture our children's curiosity, protect their innocence, and guide them with hearts full of care. ... But to get there, a strong knowledge base is required. Education is the cornerstone of a child's future." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e013d7d8d5dabda3960dce Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality te 2026-04-15T22:40:23.398Z Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality President Trump is confronting a crisis that is not bending to his narrative of a “pretty reasonable” new regime in Iran and all-but-assured victory for the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e011afd8d5dabda3960d7c A Petersen AG nomination would be an early victory for Democrats te 2026-04-15T22:31:11.047Z A Petersen AG nomination would be an early victory for Democrats Adam Trenk A.R.S. § 41-191 clearly states that Arizona’s attorney general “shall have been for not less than five years immediately preceding the date of taking office a practicing attorney before the supreme court of the state.” That requirement is mandatory, time bound and tied directly to the office. The attorney general is the largest law office in the state, overseeing hundreds of attorneys, directing complex litigation, and making legal decisions that affect millions of Arizonans. The Legislature’s five year practice requirement is common sense: the se’s top lawyer should have meaningful experience practicing law. Based on the State Bar of Arizona’s official records, Warren Petersen was admitted to practice law on December 21, 2023. By January 2027 when the next attorney general will be sworn in, he will still be well short of the five years the statute requires. Despite holding a license to practice law, there is no readily available evidence that Petersen has actually practiced law or worked as an attorney. In fact his official Arizona Senate biography listed his occupation not as a lawyer, but as “real estate,” up until the first session of 2025 — reinforcing that law is not his profession. That matters.  The attorney general is not an entry-level legal position. It is the state’s top legal job, requiring real-world experience handling cases, making legal judgments, and managing attorneys who do this work every day on matters that will impact people’s lives. A law license without practice is not preparation for that responsibility even if he had met the five year qualification. Petersen may be a licensed attorney, but he does not meet the statutory qualification and he certainly does not have the experience that the office demands. Put simply, Petersen is not qualified to serve as Arizona’s attorney general. Petersen’s supporters may point to a court case called State ex rel. Sawyer v. LaSota, arguing that the Legislature cannot add extra qualifications for attorney general beyond what the Arizona Constitution lists. That idea is partly true, but it doesn’t really apply here. In that case, the person elected attorney general wasn’t a lawyer at all and had never been admitted to the bar. Enforcing the law would have permanently blocked (Jack) LaSota from ever holding the office, which is why the court rejected it. That’s not the situation here. Petersen isn’t being barred from serving forever, he just doesn’t have the required experience at this time.  More troubling is that Petersen is not just any candidate. He is the president of the Arizona Senate and has spent 14 years in the Legislature, the very body that enacted and has left this law in place. If he believed the five-year requirement was bad policy, he had ample opportunity to repeal it. He did not. Instead, he now expects voters to ignore it when it applies to him. That “rules for thee but not for me” mindset is dangerous in any office, but especially for the attorney general. The role demands public trust and a commitment to enforcing the law consistently and without exception. The attorney general cannot pick and choose when the law applies based on personal convenience. If a candidate treats the law as optional before taking office, there is little reason to believe he will treat it as binding once entrusted to enforce it. Republicans need to confront the political reality here and choose wisely in the primary. If Republican voters nominate Petersen, they are handing Democrats a built in advantage. Kris Mayes will almost certainly challenge his eligibility, forcing immediate litigation that will dominate the race. If the challenge succeeds, the seat is lost before the general election begins. If it fails, Republicans are still left defending a nominee without the legal or managerial experience to credibly run the state’s largest law office. Adam Trenk is an Arizona attorney, entrepreneur and former vice mayor of Cave Creek. The post A Petersen AG nomination would be an early victory for Democrats first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00fa5d8d5dabda3960ce3 Arizona senator makes list of Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2026' te 2026-04-15T22:22:29.237Z Arizona senator makes list of Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2026' "Astronauts are trained to expect turbulence," says the site, referring to the Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and some "turbulence" he faced last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00f7ad8d5dabda3960c9d County Budget: Balancing books will prove a challenge next fiscal year, officials say te 2026-04-15T22:21:46.422Z County Budget: Balancing books will prove a challenge next fiscal year, officials say County officials this week presented a preliminary budget to the Mohave County Board of Supervisors for the next fiscal year, and the news is less than ideal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00f63d8d5dabda3960c71 Carrie Underwood surprises 'American Idol' contestant with Tiffany jewelry and handwritten note te 2026-04-15T22:21:23.824Z Carrie Underwood surprises 'American Idol' contestant with Tiffany jewelry and handwritten note Carrie Underwood is getting called out for her generosity. An "American Idol" contestant revealed on Monday that the superstar judge had gifted her with jewelry from Tiffany and sent her a handwritten note congratulating her on making it to the top 11 on the reality singing competition. "Didn’t think my first piece of Tiffany & Co. jewelry would come from Carrie Underwood," Hannah Harper wrote along with a crying emoji on Facebook. She added, "But truly, the part that got me the most was the handwritten note. That meant more than anything. Just her taking the time to do that… it says everything about who she is. Y’all, she’s as down-to-earth and genuine as they come. Just a good, kind human. I love her dearly," Harper wrote. Harper shared a photo of the Tiffany packaging and Underwood’s note in which she congratulated her, writing, "From the first time I laid eyes on you and heard your story and your voice, I knew you were special." CARRIE UNDERWOOD WARNS HOLLYWOOD IS A 'SELF-SERVING BUSINESS,' CREDITS FAITH FOR KEEPING HER GROUNDED She added that women and moms everywhere have related to Harper’s story, calling her an "inspiration." The aspiring singer sang an original song about her struggle with postpartum depression in her "American Idol" audition. "You’re like my favorite person," Underwood told Harper before she sang. "You’re wearing handmade clothes. You’re singing songs called ‘String Cheese.’" 'AMERICAN IDOL' JUDGE CARRIE UNDERWOOD BREAKS DOWN IN TEARS OVER TEEN'S EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE AUDITION Harper emotionally explained that she wrote "String Cheese" after the birth of her youngest son, who she said was now a year old. "And my youngest son — I was just having a pity party, praying that the Lord would calm my spirit—" and my son kept coming up to me, and he said, ‘Hey, Mom, open this. Open my cheese.’" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER And she said after she opened his string cheese, she realized God had put her in that position and "my house was the biggest ministry that I could ever have, and being a mom, so I gathered myself off the couch and I quit throwing a pity party, and I realized that was exactly what I wanted." She added that she "kicked the postpartum depression in the butt and I said, ‘I ain’t doing it.’" LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Underwood started crying after Harper sang, calling "String Cheese" "about the most relatable song I’ve ever heard." Later, before they told her she was going to Hollywood to continue the competition, Underwood added, "You might be my favorite person who’s walked through those doors in the past three days. You’re gorgeous, like you look like someone who’s famous already. I think you just have a beautiful simplicity to your voice." The "Before He Cheats" singer added that she would be thinking about Harper and what song she plans to sing next in the competition. "I feel like I’m just going to be rooting for you," she admitted. "I loved everything about everything you just did." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00f50d8d5dabda3960c68 Allies rush thousands of drones to Ukraine as Russia unleashes deadly missile barrages te 2026-04-15T22:21:04.232Z Allies rush thousands of drones to Ukraine as Russia unleashes deadly missile barrages Ukraine’s allies pledged a massive new military aid package Wednesday, including 120,000 drones from the U.K., as Russia launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles in fresh overnight strikes. The commitments came as Kyiv warned of escalating Russian bombardments and urgently pressed for more air defenses. Russia launched 324 drones and three ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, part of a broader surge in aerial assaults, according to Reuters. Russian strikes hit more than a half a dozen areas of Ukraine behind the front line on Tuesday and Wednesday, The Associated Press reported. ‘ONLY TRUMP CAN STOP RUSSIA’: MILLIONS FACE FREEZING WINTER, UKRAINE ENERGY EXECUTIVE WARNS Between November and March alone, Moscow fired roughly 27,000 Shahed-type drones, nearly 600 cruise missiles and 462 ballistic missiles, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. "Every day we need air defense missiles—every day Russia continues its strikes," Zelenskyy said in a post on Telegram. The latest attacks struck multiple regions behind the front lines, killing an 8-year-old boy in the central Cherkasy region and injuring a woman in southern Zaporizhzhia, according to Ukrainian officials. RUSSIAN ATTACK ON KHARKIV WIPES OUT YOUNG FAMILY, LEAVING PREGNANT MOTHER AS SOLE SURVIVOR The war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has now stretched beyond three years. Defense leaders from about 50 countries met virtually Wednesday to coordinate military aid and boost weapons production and especially air defense systems. The session was led by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and British Defense Secretary John Healey, with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also present. The United States was represented by Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby. RUSSIA LAUNCHES RECORD MISSILE BARRAGE AGAINST UKRAINE ONE DAY BEFORE PEACE TALKS SET TO RESUME IN ABU DHABI Several countries also announced new contributions to Ukraine. Germany and Ukraine agreed on a 4 billion-euro ($4.7 billion) defense package, while Norway pledged 9 billion euros (about $10.6 billion) in assistance. The Netherlands said it will spend 248 million euros ($293 million) to produce drones for Ukraine. The United Kingdom pledged 120,000 drones. Russia pushed back on the expanded support, warning that European efforts to boost drone production for Ukraine risk deepening their involvement in the conflict. The Russian Defense Ministry said the decisions by European countries to supply drones to Ukraine was leading to an escalation of the military-political situation and a "creeping transformation" into Ukraine’s strategic support base, TASS reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00f3cd8d5dabda3960c5f 'The View' co-host claims she personally witnessed troubling behavior from Swalwell te 2026-04-15T22:20:44.614Z 'The View' co-host claims she personally witnessed troubling behavior from Swalwell "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin claimed on Wednesday that she was privately disturbed by allegedly seeing California Rep. Eric Swalwell "overserved" with alcohol at an event. Swalwell has ended his campaign for California governor and resigned from Congress after he was accused of sexual assault, as well as multiple reports alleging other misconduct with women. He has acknowledged "mistakes in judgment" but claimed the assault allegations against him are false. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg noted that Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, one of Swalwell's closest friends and allies, "admitted there were rumors about Swalwell’s flirtatious behavior for years." "Eric Swalwell lied to all of us," Gallego said at an impromptu press conference in his office earlier this week. "He lied to the most powerful people in this country, and they trusted him. They trusted him with some of the most sensitive spots in our government, whether it was on Judiciary Committee, Intel Committee, impeaching Donald Trump." STEFANIK CLASHES WITH CNN HOSTS OVER TRUMP'S POPE COMMENTS, WHILE ACCUSING SWALWELL OF 'CRIMINAL' CONDUCT He later added that this "clouded my judgment, my friendship with him," he continued. "Our family's friendship together with him clouded my judgment. And I was wrong. I deeply, deeply regret that." Griffin noted reports that Swalwell's alleged misconduct was not a surprise to many observers, including herself. "I do think the rumors matter, because, to be honest, I had heard and even experienced — nothing wrong or criminal — but I’ve been with Eric Swalwell when he seemed overserved," she said, "I’m not saying something that I wouldn’t have said to his face, and I filed it away. Just as a woman, you pay attention when you’re like, ‘This is a business setting. This is something I’m not super comfortable with.'" "People who even had a little inkling should have stepped up and said something, and if you knew of something wrong, something criminal, you absolutely needed to," Griffin added. CALIFORNIA REPORTER CLAIMS ERIC SWALWELL’S CONDUCT ‘WAS KNOWN,’ RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL SUPPORT Griffin noted Monday that even the appearance of misconduct is not only a source of personal scandal, but can make one a vulnerable target for America’s enemies. "Swalwell sat on the Intel Committee, and there were allegations he had a suspected Chinese spy, Fang Fang, who was associated with him in his office," she said. "Now, he was not found to have engaged in wrongdoing, but to me, my spidey senses from having worked at the Pentagon go off, which is it was an open secret that he had issues with women, that he was somebody who was susceptible, potentially to heavy drinking, to impropriety with women." "America’s adversaries look for how to exploit that," Griffin added. "So that, to me, pinpoints it was openly known. Nobody did anything about it. But thank God that now Democrats, Adam Schiff and others have called for him to step aside, and he did the right thing by doing it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Swalwell's PR representatives and legal representation did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00d0dd8d5dabda3960bb3 Alleged ISIS-inspired terror suspects left feds ‘voluminous’ digital trail, family breaks down in tears te 2026-04-15T22:11:25.160Z Alleged ISIS-inspired terror suspects left feds ‘voluminous’ digital trail, family breaks down in tears The two terror suspects accused of hurling homemade bombs outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion in an ISIS-inspired attack pleaded not guilty to federal charges Wednesday.  Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, allegedly threw live explosive devices into a protest outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence on March 7, after traveling from Pennsylvania.  The bombs did not detonate and no one was injured.  Appearing in federal court Wednesday, both Balat and Kayumi pleaded not guilty to eight charges, including conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization and attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. TERROR SUSPECT BOUGHT FIREWORKS FUSE BEFORE ALLEGEDLY HURLING EXPLOSIVES AT NYC PROTESTERS Balat and Kayumi appeared in court wearing beige prison jumpsuits and shackles and remained motionless as they responded to the judge regarding the next steps in their case.  During the arraignment, Kayumi’s lawyers pointed to his client’s family members, who were seated in the courtroom and came to show their support.  Upon being referenced, an older man in the group grew emotional and proceeded to wipe away tears. UNEXPLAINED LOUD BANGS PERPLEX NEIGHBORS NEAR HOMES OF ALLEGED NYC TERROR PLOT SUSPECTS Prosecutors told the judge they are continuing to comb through the "voluminous" discovery in the case, and asked to be granted an additional three weeks to review evidence.  Authorities are also still working to gather information from multiple electronic devices seized from the pair’s vehicle and their respective homes.  "As alleged, just weeks ago, Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi carried out a terrorist attack on the streets of New York," U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton previously said in a statement. "They sought to murder multiple innocent victims in the name of ISIS. The brave women and men of the NYPD responded immediately, and Balat and Kayumi were arrested on site." NEW VIDEO SHOWS TERROR SUSPECT TACKLED AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING BOMB AT NYC PROTEST OUTSIDE MAYOR'S RESIDENCE "Since their attack, our partners at the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force have uncovered evidence revealing the alleged meticulous planning by the defendants in their attack, including a notebook with detailed attack plans and a storage unit containing explosive residue and bomb-making materials," he added. GOT A TIP? As Kayumi was being arrested, an individual from the surrounding crowd asked him why he carried out the alleged attack, to which he replied, "ISIS," according to authorities.  Prosecutors allege that while speaking to law enforcement, Balat said he hoped the planned attack would be "bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing." FOLLOW US ON X Dashcam video recorded as the pair were traveling to New York also allegedly captured their discussions surrounding the planning of the attempted attack, according to the indictment.  "What do you think? Are they going to remove the airplanes for us ... over New York? Are they going to stop them? If we do the attack and the bombs go off and everything?" Balat asked. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Just can't wait for that bomb to go off and his freaking head, his body to get split in half bro, dead," he added.  "All I know is I want to start terror, bro," Kayumi allegedly replied, adding, "I want to petrify these people." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS A forensic analysis of the two devices determined that both contained explosives, according to the indictment.  If convicted, both Balat and Kayumi face the possibility of life in prison. The pair are due back in court on June 16.  Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00cf9d8d5dabda3960baa FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran will 'for sure' play in World Cup despite conflict involving US te 2026-04-15T22:11:05.290Z FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran will 'for sure' play in World Cup despite conflict involving US FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran "for sure" will play in the World Cup this summer despite the ongoing war involving the United States. The conflict in the Middle East begged the question whether Iran, which qualified for the World Cup that begins in June in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, would still participate given the circumstances. All three of Iran’s group stage games are scheduled to be played in the U.S. That remains the case after Iranian government officials suggested to FIFA that their games be moved to Mexico because they could not travel to the U.S. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed FIFA’s rejection of Iran’s request, and it is insisting Iran play where its scheduled — SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and Lumen Field in Seattle. According to Infantino, Iran is going along with the original schedule. TRUMP SAYS IRAN’S WORLD CUP PARTICIPATION MAY NOT BE ‘APPROPRIATE,’ WHILE ADDING MEN’S TEAM IS STILL ‘WELCOME’ "The Iranian team is coming, for sure," Infantino said during the CNBC Invest in America Forum Tuesday in Washington, D.C. "We hope that, by then, of course, the situation will be a peaceful situation. That would definitely help. But Iran has to come, of course. They represent their people. They have qualified. The players want to play." Infantino visited the Iranian national team in Turkey, which is where it has its training camp. "They were having a training camp in Antalya," Infantino added about his trip last month to visit the team. "And they really want to play. And they should play. Sports should be outside of politics. Iran is scheduled to play at SoFi Stadium against New Zealand on June 16 to begin its tournament. It will also play Belgium at the stadium before finishing group play against Mo Salah and Egypt in Seattle June 26. FIFA PRESIDENT SAYS TRUMP REITERATED IRAN 'WELCOME TO COMPETE' AT WORLD CUP IN US AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post last month that Iran would be welcome to compete in the World Cup as scheduled, though it might not be "appropriate" considering the conflict. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety," he wrote. Trump also told Politico, "I really don’t care," when asked about Iran’s participation in the tournament. Infantino, who holds a strong relationship with Trump, said Trump has "reiterated" to him that the U.S. welcomes Iran’s team to compete. Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00ce5d8d5dabda3960ba1 Spanberger sent DHS plea to hold illegal immigrant repeat offender now charged in attempted rape te 2026-04-15T22:10:45.433Z Spanberger sent DHS plea to hold illegal immigrant repeat offender now charged in attempted rape FIRST ON FOX: Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is being asked not to release yet another criminal illegal immigrant as Northern Virginia, a major suburb of Washington, D.C., continues to be rocked by a migrant crime spree. Fox News Digital has learned that the Department of Homeland Security has asked Spanberger and "sanctuary politicians" in Arlington, Virginia, to honor a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer on a Guatemalan illegal immigrant charged with attempted rape. The illegal immigrant, Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran, 28, faces charges of abduction of a person with intent to defile, sodomy by force or victim helplessness, and assault in connection with an attempted rape, according to DHS. Local outlet ABC7 reported that Garcia Moran allegedly approached a woman waiting on a rideshare around 6 a.m. on Sunday and attempted to force himself on her. She attempted to escape multiple times but was grabbed, shoved against a wall, and assaulted. The outlet reported that two good Samaritans intervened to stop the assault but that the assailant escaped. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT RELEASED UNDER BIDEN CHARGED WITH GROPING FEMALE STUDENTS AT VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL Garcia Moran was arrested in connection to the assault and is being held without bond. Since Arlington has several sanctuary policies limiting local cooperation with ICE, DHS said the agency lodged a detainer request with the Arlington County Jail to ensure that Garcia Moran is not released back into the community.   DHS said that Garcia Moran entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown date. Citing Arlington County Court records, the agency said he has "at least" 25 prior charges dating back to 2020, including nine counts of being intoxicated in public, assault and battery, disorderly conduct, attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer and several probation violations. SPANBERGER DODGES QUESTIONS ON WHETHER SHE WOULD REVERSE SANCTUARY POLICY AS DHS TURNS UP HEAT This comes as Spanberger is facing mounting pressure from ICE and local citizens to reverse her executive order limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities in the face of a slew of attacks and a sexual assault in nearby Fairfax County. Recent crimes by illegal aliens in Fairfax County include multiple murders by stabbing, a baby killing and a string of gropings by an 18-year-old of minor girls at a high school. Illegal aliens committed 75 percent of the murders in Fairfax County thus far in 2026, according to DHS. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis charged that it is "Virginia's sanctuary policies [that] allowed this illegal alien to go on a crime spree." "Despite prior arrests by law enforcement, this criminal was released from jail multiple times before he went on to commit this heinous rape," said Bis. "We are calling on Arlington County sanctuary politicians and Governor Abigail Spanberger to commit to not releasing this criminal from jail back into our communities." ICE LODGES DETAINER FOR ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED WITH STRANGLING WIFE AND DUMPING BODY NEAR OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY She asked, "How many more times must they release criminals into our neighborhoods to create more innocent victims?"   Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger's office and Arlington County for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00ae0d8d5dabda3960adb ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment te 2026-04-15T22:02:08.824Z ODNI sends criminal referrals to DOJ for ex-IG, whistleblower tied to Trump impeachment EXCLUSIVE: The Office of the Director of National Intelligence sent criminal referrals to the Justice Department for the whistleblower whose complaint helped trigger President Donald Trump’s 2019 impeachment and for the former intelligence community inspector general who notified Congress of the allegations, Fox News Digital has learned. "I want to refer information that may constitute possible criminal activity in violation of federal criminal law committed by one or more former employees of the intelligence community," ODNI's general counsel wrote in the referral to the Justice Department. Fox News Digital on Wednesday reviewed the referrals ODNI sent to the Justice Department.  "The possible criminal activity concerns the circumstances described in the following congressional briefings: Discussion with Intelligence Community Inspector General, House Permanent Select Comm. on Intel., 116th Cong. (2019); Briefing by the Intelligence Community Inspector General, House Permanent Select Comm. on Intel., 116th Cong. (2019)," it continued.   GABBARD CLAIMS ‘COORDINATED EFFORT’ BY INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE NARRATIVE TO IMPEACH TRUMP  The referrals come after DNI Tulsi Gabbard released documents earlier this week exposing what was described as a "coordinated effort" by elements within the intelligence community—including then-Inspector General Michael Atkinson, to "manufacture a conspiracy" that was used as the basis to impeach Trump in 2019. An intelligence official told Fox News Digital that the language in the referral is broad, but that it's specifically directed at Atkinson and the whistleblower who reported concerns about President Trump's July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  FLASHBACK: NUNES THREATENS TO REFER WATCHDOG'S HANDLING OF WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT TO DOJ ODNI directed Fox News Digital to a recent X post from Gabbard when asked for comment on the referrals.  "Newly-declassified records expose how deep state actors within the Intelligence Community concocted a false narrative that Congress used to usurp the will of the American people and impeach duly-elected President @realDonaldTrump in 2019," Gabbard posted to X on Monday.  Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Justice on Wednesday afternoon regarding the referrals.  The documents Gabbard released earlier this week include transcripts from Atkinson’s closed-door testimony before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, which were withheld from the House Judiciary Committee during the first impeachment trial. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford, R-Ark., led a vote to release the transcripts in March. ODNI said the documents confirmed that Atkinson "failed to conduct basic due diligence and willfully exceeded his statutory jurisdiction to mischaracterize the president’s phone call with Zelensky as an ‘urgent concern’ to Congress." Atkinson, during his investigation, found that the whistleblower showed indications of "political bias" and was "in favor of a rival political candidate," while still deeming the complaint a matter of "urgent concern." Atkinson received a complaint in August 2019 from the whistleblower, who was raising concerns about Trump’s July 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pressing him to launch investigations into the Biden family’s actions and business dealings in Ukraine. The president specifically suggested Zelensky look into Hunter Biden’s ventures with Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings and former President Joe Biden’s successful effort to have former Ukrainian prosecutor General Viktor Shokin ousted. Hunter Biden was quietly under federal investigation, beginning in 2018, at the time of the call, a probe prompted by suspicious foreign transactions. Trump's request was regarded by Democrats as a quid pro quo because millions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Ukraine had been frozen. Democrats also said Trump was meddling in the 2020 presidential election by asking a foreign leader to look into a Democrat political opponent. Biden has acknowledged that when he was vice president, he successfully pressured Ukraine to fire Shokin. At the time, Shokin was investigating Burisma Holdings and Hunter had a highly lucrative role on the board, receiving thousands of dollars per month. The then-vice president threatened to withhold $1 billion of critical U.S. aid if Shokin was not fired. "I said, ‘You’re not getting the billion.' … I looked at them and said, ‘I’m leaving in six hours. If the prosecutor is not fired, you’re not getting the money,’" Biden recalled telling then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. Biden recollected the conversation during an event for the Council on Foreign Relations in 2018. FLASHBACK: HOUSE INTEL REPUBLICANS INVESTIGATING ICIG HANDLING OF WHISTLEBLOWER COMPLAINT "Well, son of a b----, he got fired," Biden said during the event. "And they put in place someone who was solid at the time." Biden allies maintain the then-vice president pushed for Shokin's firing due to concerns the Ukrainian prosecutor went easy on corruption, and they say that his firing, at the time, was the policy position of the U.S. and international community. Meanwhile, House Republicans, back in 2019 and 2020, sought to refer Atkinson and the whistleblower to the DOJ for investigation.  Republicans, at the time, complained that the whistleblower made contact with the staff of then-Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., in advance -- though Schiff downplayed the nature of that contact. The White House, under Trump's first term, released a declassified version of the whistleblower complaint, which revealed that the whistleblower’s concerns stemmed from the secondhand accounts of "more than half a dozen U.S. officials." The declassified whistleblower complaint, though, stated: "I was not a direct witness to most of the events described. However, I found my colleagues’ accounts of these events to be credible, because, in almost all cases, multiple officials recounted fact patterns that were consistent with one another." Trump was impeached in the House of Representatives in December 2019. He was acquitted by the Senate in February 2020.  Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on the matter Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00accd8d5dabda3960ac9 UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears grow te 2026-04-15T22:01:48.999Z UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears grow UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a "crimes against humanity" complaint at the United Nations over the treatment of the Chagossian people, as tensions rise after an Iranian missile attempt targeting Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Starmer, who is named in the filling, has been reported specifically over the removal of four people who returned to the island, in a complaint filed by the Attorney General for the Chagossian Government. James Tumbridge's filing also comes as the exiled leadership stressed the importance of strong ties with the United States, telling Fox News Digital that Washington is a "brother in arms for global security." TRUMP, STARMER AGREE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MUST REOPEN AS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT ESCALATES On March 20, Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia from more than 2,300 miles away, missing the target but underscoring the base’s strategic importance. Chagossian leaders have since backed continued U.S. presence, with First Minister Misley Mandarin saying they want to "uphold the 1966 agreement and consider the U.S. as a brother in arms for global security." The 1966 agreement allowed the U.S. to use Diego Garcia for defense purposes, initially for 50 years. "The desire of the Chagossian Government is to have a positive relationship with the U.S., and an ongoing presence on Diego Garcia of the U.S. military," Tumbridge also told Fox News Digital. TRUMP PROVEN RIGHT ON IRAN'S LONG-RANGE MISSILE CAPABILITY AS REGIME TARGETS US-UK BASE, EXPERTS SAY Meanwhile, Tumbridge’s U.N. submission claims U.K. actions risk the "forced depopulation" of the Chagos Islands. Expulsions began in 1968, when about 2,000 residents were removed, culminating in 1973, and in February the U.K. issued new removal orders to four Chagossians who had returned to the islands. The filing calls the situation "forced displacement" that could constitute "a crime against humanity by forced depopulation of a territory." It warns the British Government of a "fresh crime now" that could complete a decades-long erasure of the Indigenous population, stating, "The removal of these four persons would result in the total physical erasure of the Chagossian people," potentially "amounting to ethnic cleansing." FARAGE SLAMS BRITISH PRIME MINISTER FOR ‘EXTRAORDINARY’ LACK OF SUPPORT FOR TRUMP'S IRAN STRIKES "The BIOT commissioner accepted that the Chagossians were wronged in the past," Tumbridge said Wednesday. "How can the U.K. prime minister, who claims to value the rule of law and human rights, not want to right that wrong and let the people return to their islands?" he added. The filing also comes as the U.K. considers transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This followed a 2019 International Court of Justice opinion, while preserving the Diego Garcia base under a 99-year lease. President Donald Trump criticized the proposed handover, and the U.K. has since paused legislation to formalize the deal, with ministers saying it has become "impossible to agree at a political level." The legislation was expected to be included in the King’s Speech outlining the next parliamentary session’s agenda. Fox News Digital has reached out to 10 Downing Street for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00ab9d8d5dabda3960ac0 Duke suspends Students for Justice in Palestine following complaints over antisemitic Instagram post te 2026-04-15T22:01:29.422Z Duke suspends Students for Justice in Palestine following complaints over antisemitic Instagram post Duke University recently moved to suspend its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) after the university received complaints about a flyer from the group that some claimed was antisemitic. The North Carolina university joins a string of other schools that have taken action against SJP chapters. On March 13, Duke SJP posted a flyer on its Instagram advertising a meeting to discuss "Iran, Zionism and U.S. Imperialism." The flyer drew criticism, as it depicted two pigs shaking hands, one of which was dressed as the Statue of Liberty and had "U.S. Imperialism" written on its arm, while the other was dressed in a uniform, holding a staff with a Star of David and an Israeli flag. The second pig also had the word "Zionism" written on its sleeve.  Jessica Costescu, a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon, noted that the caricature originally appeared in a Black Panther newspaper in the 1970s. COLLEGE ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP CALLS FOR DEATH TO ALL ZIONIST 'COLLABORATORS' IN GAZA StopAntisemitism, a watchdog organization, condemned the flyer, saying that "Attempts to reframe or justify such messaging do not change its nature that anti-Zionism and antisemitism are directly intertwined." In a response to its original post, StopAntisemitism lamented that the students responsible for the post "were not reprimanded." "Duke University deserves credit for taking decisive action and revoking SJP’s campus status following deeply disturbing conduct, including the use of imagery depicting pigs adorned with Jewish Stars of David to promote an event attacking Zionism. That said, the administration stopped just short of full accountability, failing to meaningfully discipline the individuals responsible for this blatant antisemitic imagery," StopAntisemitism told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. "Universities cannot claim to take antisemitism seriously while allowing those who engage in such dehumanizing conduct to escape individual consequences," the organization added. The flyer sparked 10 complaints from students to the university's Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), according to the Duke Chronicle. "When 'anti-Zionism' becomes a catch-all justification for rhetoric that vilifies Jews as pigs, particularly when many Duke Jewish students have a personal or familial connection to Israel, it stops being a purely political stance and starts to feel personal. SJP contributes to an atmosphere where Jewish identity itself is viewed with suspicion, and today’s decision is a response to a pattern of such behavior," Noah Hamid, class of 2028 at Duke, told Fox News Digital. NYC STUDENTS EXPOSE 'EXTREMIST' PROFESSORS FOSTERING CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM AT MAJOR UNIVERSITIES On March 24, Ben Adams, senior associate dean of students for Duke's QuadEx program, informed SJP that the OIE had received complaints and said that the depiction of the pig holding a Star of David was deemed to be harassment under the university's Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct, the Duke Chronicle reported. The outlet added that Adams asked the group to remove the post, which it did. Subsequently, the university froze the group's funding and later suspended the club. The suspension came days after Duke SJP announced that it would be teaming up with Student Panthers, a Durham-based group, to launch the "NC Coalition Against The US War Machine." In the announcement of the event, Duke SJP invited people to join them in "Bringing the War Home to fight against Colonialism within the belly of the beast!" While the flyer led to the suspension, it was not the first time Duke SJP was embroiled in controversy. In September 2025, the group held a "die-in" protest against the Israel-Hamas war. The Duke Chronicle reported at the time that students joined in chants of "Duke admin, you can't hide! You're supporting genocide!" Duke SJP has yet to make a public statement regarding its suspension. Fox News Digital reached out to the group via email but did not receive a response in time for publication. Fox News Digital reached out to Duke University and Adams for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00a91d8d5dabda3960aab Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh te 2026-04-15T22:00:49.390Z Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00a76d8d5dabda3960a83 Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker te 2026-04-15T22:00:22.352Z Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker Doug Field had stints at Apple and Tesla before joining Ford in 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00848d8d5dabda3960a04 Olympic gold medalist's divorce takes ugly turn as private emails, online insults emerge: 'Tip of the iceberg' te 2026-04-15T21:51:04.620Z Olympic gold medalist's divorce takes ugly turn as private emails, online insults emerge: 'Tip of the iceberg' An Olympic gold medalist's divorce is rearing its ugly head. Ryan Lochte and his estranged wife, Kayla Reid, announced last summer they would be getting a divorce after seven years of marriage. They have three children together, and Lochte has since been dating Molly Gillihan. And it's becoming pretty clear the women are not fond of each other — nor is Lochte fond of his estranged wife. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In an Instagram story posted by Reid, Lochte allegedly emailed Reid that his new girlfriend is a "ten times better mother" than she is. "Look at the offer I just sent to your lawyer and move on with your gold digging life," the former swimmer appeared to say in his email with the subject line, "Re: Kids." "This is what I deal with every. single. day," Reid wrote above the email on her Instagram story, via the New York Post. "This is after I checked in on our 2 year old with strep throat. This is the tip of the iceberg and I am exhausted. My heart goes out to anyone navigating a similar situation. Tired of being continuously disrespected behind closed doors. Literally 2/1000 messages." That prompted Gillihan to call Reid a "child," while adding harsh allegations about one of the children. SWITZERLAND FIRES HOCKEY COACH WHO ADMITTED TO FAKING VACCINATION STATUS FOR 2022 BEIJING OLYMPICS "My response? Every text and every DM... Every magazine. I’m sorry, I don’t follow Ryan’s ex on insta. I really try and just stay focused on our kids when we have them. But you (Kayla Rae Reid Lochte) or whatever name you chose.... dropped your two year old off with us covered in throw up, no pants, and rushed off as fast as you could to your girls weekend in Miami," Gillihan wrote on a story post. "You’re a CHILD And I’m exhausted of YOUR false narrative. Your followers love it and crave it. Your lies are for them. Keep it up girl. They’re putty in your hands! Meanwhile, I’ll love on your kids and mine until my last breath." Lochte and Reid announced in June they would be divorcing after seven years of marriage "after deep prayer and reflection," she said. They have three children together. "This past year has brought major changes for both of us as we've come to the difficult decision to end our marriage. I'm deeply grateful for the life we've built together and especially for the love we share for our three children," Lochte wrote on Instagram. "I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing, and challenging seasons of my life. I've been hesitant to share until I could do so from a place of healing - not from fresh, open wounds," Reid wrote on Instagram at the time. "Sometimes we face trials we didn't choose or see coming. And in those moments, we're forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future. I've come to understand that staying isn't always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love - for those around me and for myself." The divorce appeared to turn sour, though, after Reid posted about "betrayal" weeks after their announcement. The couple got engaged in 2016, the same year Lochte was involved in a controversial incident at a gas station during the Rio Olympics. Lochte initially claimed he and his teammates were robbed at gunpoint, but it was determined those with the guns were actually security guards at a gas station where the swimmers had urinated outside a bathroom.  Lochte eventually lost four major sponsorships, and USA Swimming suspended him for 10 months. Lochte won his sixth and final medal in Rio, a gold as part of the 4x200-meter freestyle. Reid was the Playboy Playmate of the Month for July 2015. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00834d8d5dabda39609fb Shoplifter's beefy backpack rips open on escalator, sending dozens of steaks sprawling across floor te 2026-04-15T21:50:44.719Z Shoplifter's beefy backpack rips open on escalator, sending dozens of steaks sprawling across floor In what can only be described as a high "steaks" game of tug-of-war, a brazen shoplifter at a supermarket in the U.K. found himself at the center of a viral "beef" with local security after he attempted to smuggle a small fortune in red meat out of the building, Jam Press reported. The incident took place at a Tesco Extra in the United Kingdom. It was captured on a mobile phone, racking up over 400,000 views after surfacing on April 9. The drama began when a sharp-eyed security guard noticed a man acting suspiciously as he headed toward the exit. KITKAT LAUNCHES STOLEN CHOCOLATE TRACKER AFTER THIEVES PLUNDER 12 TONS: CHECK YOUR CANDY Rather than use a standard shopping basket or cart, the man’s backpack appeared to be bulging at the seams — its straps straining under the weight of unidentified and clearly heavy cargo. As the suspect attempted to make a clean getaway via the store’s downward escalator, the guard made his move.  A bizarre, slow-motion struggle ensued on the moving stairs — all the way to the outer doors of the building. A fellow shopper, unable to contain his or her laughter, took video of the scene as the security officer grabbed hold of the would-be shoplifter's packed bag, refusing to let the thief make a full descent toward the exit. The brazen "burger-lar" didn’t give up easily.  'EGG COFFEE' DRINK GOING VIRAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS DOCTOR WARNS OF HIDDEN HEALTH RISK The two men engaged in a desperate grappling match until the backpack finally gave way. In a scene described by commenters as "pure chaos," the bag’s zipper failed, sending a cascade of vacuum-sealed steaks across the supermarket floor. Dozens of premium cuts lay scattered like a meaty carpet. While staff were momentarily stunned by the sheer volume of the steal, the suspect took advantage of the distraction, untangling himself from the struggle and bolting for the exit before police could arrive. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Meat has become a primary target for shoplifters, according to recent data. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Get Licensed's UK Retail Crime Report named meat as the U.K.'s most stolen item in 2025, with 85% of retailers reporting high theft rates. "That’s like two grand in steaks," one viewer noted. "A valuable commodity nowadays." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Another commenter pointed out the evolution of petty crime.  "Standards in shoplifting seem to be getting higher now," the person wrote. "Back in the '80s, they nicked fish fingers." Jam Press reportedly approached Lancashire Police for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0062ad8d5dabda3960974 SantaCon boss accused of stealing millions in charity cash to bankroll lavish lifestyle: feds te 2026-04-15T21:42:02.603Z SantaCon boss accused of stealing millions in charity cash to bankroll lavish lifestyle: feds The man at the helm of New York City’s infamous Christmas-themed bar crawl has landed himself on the naughty list as federal prosecutors allege he pocketed millions of dollars advertised as donations to charity.  Stefan Pildes, a 50-year-old Hewitt, New Jersey resident, was taken into custody in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud stemming from allegations that he stole SantaCon proceeds on Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors. SantaCon – an annual event in which tens of thousands of intoxicated revelers descend on the Big Apple clad in red hats and white beards – has traditionally been advertised as a ticketed bar crawl in which the proceeds go toward various local charities.  CALIFORNIA FRAUD CONCERNS RAMP UP AS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MASSIVE SCHEME USING TAXPAYERS AS HIS 'PIGGY BANK' Partnering restaurants and bars also donated 10% to 25% of SantaCon-related sales to the event’s organizers under the guise of the money going to various charities, according to federal authorities. However, federal authorities allege that from November 2019 to this past April, Pildes was instead lining his own pockets with funds meant for charitable organizations.  GOT A TIP? Pildes is accused of taking more than half of the $2.7 million raised over nearly seven years for a "slush fund to finance various personal ventures and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars" for "among other things, concert tickets, fine dining, luxury vacations and home renovations," according to the indictment. FOLLOW US ON X Federal prosecutors allege Pildes siphoned the money into his self-owned entity, Creative Opportunities Group, Inc., while only donating a small portion of the proceeds.  Pildes allegedly used $365,000 of stolen funds "to renovate a lakefront property in New Jersey," while allotting $124,000 to rent a luxury Manhattan apartment, authorities said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL An attorney assigned to represent Pildes has not yet been identified in court documents.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "He took advantage of New Yorkers’ generous holiday spirit to finance his lifestyle through personal expenses, big and small," U.S. attorney Jay Clayton said in a statement. "No matter how you dress it up, fraud is fraud.  We are committed to protecting New Yorkers from those who exploit their enthusiasm and generosity." If convicted, Pildes faces the possibility of up to 20 years in federal prison.  SantaCon did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00602d8d5dabda3960962 In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides te 2026-04-15T21:41:22.757Z In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e005eed8d5dabda3960959 Can Trump and Republicans Get Back on Message on the Economy? te 2026-04-15T21:41:02.950Z Can Trump and Republicans Get Back on Message on the Economy? It’s Tax Day, but much of the country’s focus has been on an unpopular war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e005dbd8d5dabda3960950 Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It te 2026-04-15T21:40:43.496Z Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e005c5d8d5dabda3960928 Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? te 2026-04-15T21:40:21.828Z Wait, could they still actually break up Live Nation? A federal jury found that Live Nation has acted illegally as a monopoly -- but the company just came to a tentative settlement with the DOJ last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e0039cd8d5dabda39608ed Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, February 2026 te 2026-04-15T21:31:08.025Z Lake Havasu City Restaurant Inspections, February 2026 Reported by the Mohave County Department of Health. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69e00385d8d5dabda39608c4 CBP officers seize over $2.8M in cocaine and meth in back-to-back busts at California port of entry te 2026-04-15T21:30:45.069Z CBP officers seize over $2.8M in cocaine and meth in back-to-back busts at California port of entry FIRST ON FOX: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized more than $2.8 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine in back-to-back busts involving suspected drug smugglers at the southern border. CBP officers discovered more than 430 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in California, April 7 and 8. They first seized cocaine after a 51-year-old man from Mexico driving a Toyota Prius was referred for a secondary inspection. Following an alert from a canine team, officers found 44 packages of cocaine concealed within the vehicle’s doors, back seat and rear quarter panels during a physical inspection. In a news release shared with Fox News Digital, the drugs weighed about 124 pounds and had an estimated value of $2.4 million. OVER 190,000 "LETHAL" DOSES OF COCAINE SEIZED IN VALENTINE'S DAY WEEK BUST AT SOUTHERN BORDER The following day, a U.S. citizen described by CBP as a 21-year-old man driving a Nissan Frontier was also referred for secondary inspection. A canine team and imaging system scan alerted officers to a compartment in the truck bed, where they discovered 25 packages containing about 307 pounds of methamphetamine. The estimated value of the drugs was $491,200, according to the CBP. Both drivers were arrested and will face federal prosecution. COAST GUARD SEIZES OVER 4,500 POUNDS OF COCAINE WORTH $34M FROM SUSPECTED NARCO-TERRORIST VESSEL ON EASTER The seizures highlight ongoing efforts by federal authorities to curb drug trafficking along the southern border, where cartels use increasingly sophisticated smuggling methods, including hidden vehicle compartments and trusted traveler lanes. Officials say both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals are frequently recruited to transport drugs across ports of entry. "These back-to-back seizures stopped dangerous criminals in their tracks and prevented deadly narcotics from ever reaching our communities," Otay Mesa Port Director Rosa Hernandez said. "By combining their professional expertise with advanced technology, our officers demonstrate their commitment to securing our borders and keeping our country safe." The two drug busts come after President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, praised Trump's immigration policies and the impact of border patrol efforts. "He's saving thousands of lives a year because he has a secure border," Homan said about the president when speaking outside the White House. "Where President Trump had the most secure border in the lifetime of this nation, right now, lives are being saved." "Human traffickers are out of business, right? The cartels are going bankrupt because of that secure border," he added. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano and Peter Pinedo contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfff23d8d5dabda39607c0 Nine dead, 13 wounded in second Turkish mass shooting in two days te 2026-04-15T21:12:03.056Z Nine dead, 13 wounded in second Turkish mass shooting in two days A 14-year-old boy is dead after allegedly killing at least nine people and wounding 13 more at a Turkish middle school Wednesday, according to media and official reports. The boy reportedly carried out the violent attack, the second of its kind in as many days in Turkey, with guns belonging to his father, a former police officer, according to regional governor Mukerrem Unluer. "A student came to school with guns that we believe belonged to his father in his backpack. He entered two classrooms and opened fire randomly, causing injuries and deaths," Unluer told reporters at the scene, per multiple media reports. Eight of the deaths were students, while the other was of a teacher, Turkey's Interior Minister Mustafa Ciftci told reporters, per Reuters. TRUMP SQUEEZED BETWEEN ISRAEL AND TURKEY AS NETANYAHU, ERDOGAN ESCALATE FEUD Ciftci was also adamant that this was a "sole incident" and not a terror attack. The shooting took place at Ayser Çalık Middle School in Turkey's Kahramanmaras region, roughly 140 miles west of the high school where another student killed himself after injuring 16 others in a shooting one day earlier. Shooting deaths are rare in Turkey, with just over 2.6 per 100,000 residents every year, compared to the U.S.'s 14.5. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and go through a rigorous medical clearance and background check process. Firearm acquisition is, however, considerably more expedient for professionals with certain careers, such as law enforcement. Despite the difficulties, Turkey has now been rocked by two mass shootings in two days. In response, the government has urged citizens not to spread misinformation and to protect the peace. TURKEY’S NATO ROLE UNDER SCRUTINY AMID NEW REPORT ON HAMAS, MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES "Managing the process with sound judgment, protecting societal peace, and particularly ensuring the psychological security of our children are of utmost importance," the country's Ministry of Communications also posted on X. "It is essential for our media organizations to act with the utmost sense of responsibility in their broadcasting policies," the post continued, adding that "such incidents create a highly fertile ground for disinformation." Four chief inspectors and four inspector generals have been assigned to an investigation into the incident, the Turkish Ministry of the Interior wrote on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfff0fd8d5dabda3960789 Two-time Super Bowl champion, former Cowboys star John Fitzgerald dead at 77 te 2026-04-15T21:11:43.345Z Two-time Super Bowl champion, former Cowboys star John Fitzgerald dead at 77 Former Dallas Cowboys center John Fitzgerald, a two-time Super Bowl champion, is dead at 77. The Cowboys' team website announced he died Tuesday morning. No cause of death was given. The Cowboys selected Fitzgerald in the fourth round out of Boston College after he played on both sides of the ball. He played both offensive guard and defensive tackle in college and was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM When he was a rookie, the Cowboys originally had Fitzgerald lined up as a defensive tackle, and he spent his rookie season on the taxi squad. In 1971, he moved to offense and was a backup guard on the team’s Super Bowl-winning squad. In 1972, the team moved him to center, where he became a starter, and remained there until he retired. From 1973-80, Fitzgerald was the center for a Cowboys offense that finished in the top 10 in total yards in each of those eight seasons. FORMER CHARGERS SECOND-ROUND PICK NASIR ADDERLEY SIGNS WITH COLTS THREE YEARS AFTER RETIRING AT 25 Fitzgerald was also the focal point for head coach Tom Landry’s reintroduction to the shotgun offense, having no issue snapping the ball to Roger Staubach from a further distance. After the shotgun offense was added, the Cowboys made the Super Bowl in three out of four seasons, including a 27-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII. The Cowboys, in Fitzgerald’s 12 seasons at center, experienced significant success, reaching the playoffs 11 times, making nine NFC championship games and five Super Bowl appearances, winning two. Fitzgerald retired in 1982 after being placed on injured reserve prior to the 1981 season with a knee injury. 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/69dffefbd8d5dabda396076e ‘Yellowstone’ star Luke Grimes reveals outlaw country was 'no-go' in pastor father’s house te 2026-04-15T21:11:23.444Z ‘Yellowstone’ star Luke Grimes reveals outlaw country was 'no-go' in pastor father’s house Though Luke Grimes grew up on country music as a child, the "outlaw" western tunes weren't always accepted in his household. During an interview with Taste of Country, Grimes — who's best known for his role as Kayce Dutton in "Yellowstone" and its spinoff, "Marshals" — opened up about following his parent's strict rules when it came to music and explained how he was able to "break out" the outlaw music. "My way into country was through my father, who whenever we would go on hunting trips or trips with just the boys, he would play all his favorite old outlaw country stuff," Grimes told the outlet. "He grew up on, you know, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, all that stuff." ‘MARSHALS’ STAR LUKE GRIMES ON WHY HE AND HIS WIFE DITCHED HOLLYWOOD FOR MONTANA "So, we weren't really allowed to listen to it when mom was around," he continued. "My dad was a pastor, and so secular music was sort of a no-go unless it was oldies or Elvis. Those are allowed for some reason. My mom loves Elvis. But it was like only on these certain hunting trips that we were allowed to be the boys and  break out the outlaw music. That was my way in." Grimes, who began playing the drums at just 11 years old, has always had close ties to country music. "Country music's something I was raised on," Grimes said during an interview with Boot Barn in 2023. "In Dayton, Ohio, where I grew up, there's more country stations than any other station. It was just a huge part of my upbringing." At 18 years old, Grimes took a leap and moved to New York City to pursue a career in music and acting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The biggest challenge with any art form is making things that you're proud of and that other people like," he told Boot Barn. "It doesn’t need to be a huge financial success. I just hope it connects with people." After landing his life-changing role of Kayce in "Yellowstone," Grimes thought it was the right time to re-launch his music career. Advertisement LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I basically thought, ‘I'm going to take a swing at this, and if it goes bad — if it turns out to be something that's laughable — then not only have I failed at the music, but I could very possibly ruin my acting career," he said. "To me, acting and music don’t feel so different," he continued. "But to the people who are used to seeing me over here in this lane, it's going to be a challenge to get them to accept me in another. It might help me get more attention, but then it better be good or it's going to end right away." "As a musician you really have to put yourself out there, open yourself up, and say, ‘These are my thoughts, my feelings. This is who I really am,’ on a stage in front of people. And if they reject it and don't like it, that could really hurt," he added. Grimes' sophomore album, "Red Bird," is out now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dffee7d8d5dabda3960740 Police flood Orange Crush island hot spot, warn of teen takeovers as beach bash madness returns te 2026-04-15T21:11:03.784Z Police flood Orange Crush island hot spot, warn of teen takeovers as beach bash madness returns Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers. "Rest assured that we have heard you, and that public safety will always be our top priority," Tybee Island Police Department Captain Emory Randolph said in a statement to Fox News Digital when asked about residents concerns over the upcoming weekend's festivities. "In recent months, stories of so-called 'teen takeovers' have popped up across the country," Tybee Island police said in a Facebook post Tuesday. 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To maintain order, police are also launching a Road Safety Checkpoint on Highway 80, carving out emergency lanes on main roads, and shuttering the 14th and 16th Street parking lots. WATCH: Teen takeover erupts in Georgia GOT A TIP? The move came as the nationwide teen takeover events are spreading. Last week, a mass of teens participating in a takeover in Tybee Island, Georgia was interrupted in panic after police say gunfire broke out along the pier. According to the Tybee Island Police Department, authorities responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 when hundreds of people gathered near the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion area, a popular spot in the laid-back beach community. FOLLOW US ON X During the course of the "unpermitted, pop-up event," officers said they heard a single gunshot ring out, and the crowd began to scatter. Video shared by the department captured hoards of teens running away. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Visitors on the island who were nearby when it happened said the scene turned chaotic. "Out there were like 15 girls. Came out yelling at us two last night for no reason," the visitors, who asked not to be identified, told WTOC-TV. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "We were here, but, like, it was like, drunk white girls. Just a cloud of white girls just walking around." In the early 1990s, Orange Crush had a reputation for being a wild, crime-filled weekend, and Savannah State University disassociated with the event in 1991 because of the high number of arrests and reports of violence. Three years ago, the event moved to Jacksonville, Florida, "due to lack of resources, limited parking, civil rights violations and political injustices," according to a June 2021 story on Jacksonville.com, which cited the event's website. The website has since been taken down. The event returned to Tybee Island in 2023 for the first time since 2020. 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CHANDLER – Whether it was a regular season contest or postseason thriller, and no matter whether it was played at a stadium named Bank One Ballpark or Chase Field, the Arizona Diamondbacks have hosted fans at 2,220 home games over the course of their 29 seasons.  Frank Gennario has attended all but six of them.  Not one of those games has sniffed the magnitude and importance of the Game 7 Diamondbacks’ win over the three-time defending champion New York Yankees that closed out the 2001 World Series.  When one walks through the front door of Gennario’s home, they are immediately greeted by the long-lasting legacy of that victory and series title. The very first room of his house is dedicated, floor to ceiling, to the Diamondbacks’ World Series championship over the Yankees – still the only trophy in Arizona’s ‘Big Four’ professional men’s sports history.  “It meant a lot for the Valley, it really did. 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A game-used base, still dirty with cleat marks, lies on the same cabinet that houses an autographed baseball from every Diamondbacks’ player, coach and umpire who took part in the series. The room is baseball collectors heaven, and would instantly teleport a lifelong fan back to the autumn of 2001.  “His fandom is incredible,” Tony Gennario, Frank’s son, said of his father’s infatuation with Diamondbacks baseball. “It really is impressive to me how long he’s stuck through good years, bad years, that’s the real testament of a good fan. It doesn’t matter if we win 110 games or lose 110 games, he loves it all the same.” Not only did 2001 provide the Diamondbacks their first and only championship, it was also the origin story of a special familial relationship between the Gennarios. Frank Gennario’s Sedona Red room contains Diamondbacks memorabilia strictly from the year they debuted their new uniforms and color scheme (2007) and onward. (Photo by Shay Moloney/Cronkite News) “For me, the coolest thing about baseball is that you have three hours of uninterrupted time. I’m a family guy, and I would sit there with my son and my daughters, and I got to learn about their friends,” Frank Gennario said of his fondest ballpark memories. “I got to learn about their likes, their dislikes, school, everything. That’s how you build a relationship with these kids.” When Tony Gennario became a teenager, he and his father made a pact to see their Diamondbacks play in every MLB stadium across the country. The World Series title had officially hooked them, fueling a lifetime of Diamondbacks memories.  “The time we spent together going to all of these really cool cities and seeing the country, that, to me, is what I think of when I think of my dad and (my) relationship,” Tony said.  Frank Gennario fell in love with baseball while growing up in New York City, attending Mets games on the regular. He credits his relationship with his own father as the reason he has dedicated his life to the sport. Frank was 16 when his dad passed away, and he decided right then and there what his mission in life was going to be.  “I want my legacy in life to be baseball,” Frank, now 68, said while getting choked up. “When the Diamondbacks win the World Series in 2074, I want my granddaughter to say, ‘Hey, I remember when my grandpa took me to a game back in 2023.’ I want all of this to live on because baseball’s an incredible sport.” After all of the years and seasons Frank spent instilling the love of the Diamondbacks in his son, Tony now gets to return the favor. Tony has worked for the team for over a decade, now as an assistant in the Chase Field clubhouse. He makes sure to give his father the behind-the-scenes scoop every chance he gets.  “He can’t get enough of it. I’ll tell him a story that to me sounds mundane after being in it for 15 years, and it’s just the greatest thing he’s ever heard,” Tony said. “He loves it, and it’s really cool to see him light up when I tell a story.” Frank Gennario’s purple and teal room houses all of his Diamondbacks memorabilia from the franchise’s inception in 1998 until 2007, the season they switched color schemes. (Photo by Shay Moloney/Cronkite News) Funny enough, three of the six total home games Frank Gennario has missed were due to his son’s wedding.  “You would think since he worked for the team he would have known there was a home series that weekend,” Frank said, joking as he stands in his son’s childhood bedroom – which has now been transformed into the “purple and teal” room.  Frank’s collection goes far beyond the World Series shrine. Travel up his staircase and one will find two more rooms that don’t have space for a bed anymore. Each one is devoted to the two distinct color schemes the Diamondbacks have worn in their history: purple and teal and Sedona Red.  The collection is vast and ever growing as he continues to attend every Diamondbacks game hosted at Chase Field, using his extra tickets to invite every grandkid and family member he can.  A true family man, and a true superfan. The post Frank Gennario’s love for Diamondbacks, 2001 World Series team rivaled only by love of family appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dffca9d8d5dabda39606ab Save big on Skechers sneakers you'll wear every day, starting at $33 te 2026-04-15T21:01:29.836Z Save big on Skechers sneakers you'll wear every day, starting at $33 Skechers is known for all-day comfort, and right now, retailers like Amazon, DSW and Zappos are heavily discounting some of its top styles. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dffc95d8d5dabda39606a2 Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini claims innocence in 2021 murder of his in-laws: 'The justice system failed' te 2026-04-15T21:01:10.001Z Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini claims innocence in 2021 murder of his in-laws: 'The justice system failed' Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini, who was sentenced to life in prison, insists he is innocent of the 2021 murder his in-laws. Serafini did a recent interview with "Dateline," where the ex-Minnesota Twins hurler claimed to Keith Morrison that he was not the one who killed Gary Spohr and Wendy Wood five years ago. "I don’t understand it at all," Serafini said to Morrison. "I believed in the justice system. And the justice system failed." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Serafini was accused of surprising Spohr and Wood in Lake Tahoe, California, at their home in 2021, where he murdered them in the belief he would acquire a piece of their fortune via his then-wife, Erin Spohr. Prosecutors said Serafini had snuck into the Lake Tahoe home while the married couple was out on the lake. He was allegedly hiding in a closet with a gun for several hours awaiting their return. BRIAN WALSHE TO BE SENTENCED FOR MURDERING, DISMEMBERING WIFE WHO DISAPPEARED ON NEW YEAR'S DAY 2023 When they got back, Serafini allegedly shot them both in the head, but Wood survived after being left for dead. However, she died by suicide in 2023. Serafini was eventually found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder as well as first-degree burglary in 2025 after a trial that lasted weeks. In February, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. "Circumstantial case and I believe that the circumstantial stuff that they had was just making up a story. They had no proof, no anything," he told Morrison. Serafini also felt the jury didn’t like him for the way he was acting in court, though he alleges he was just following his lawyers’ advice. "They just didn’t like me, they didn’t like my lifestyle," Serafini explained. "They didn’t like the way I acted in court, which I didn’t act any way. I sat there like I was supposed to because my lawyers told me to [not] react, [not] respond. ‘Sit there like nothing’s bothering you.’ And I did. And I got crucified for it." The full "Dateline" special with Serafini will air on Friday night. Serafini was a first-round draft choice by the Twins in 1992, eventually making his major league debut in 1996. He allowed five runs on seven hits, including a home run, and two walks across 4.1 innings. Serafini also played for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies in his seven years in the big leagues. 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/69dffc82d8d5dabda3960699 Woman added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list arrested hours later after tips poured in from Florida: Patel te 2026-04-15T21:00:50.549Z Woman added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list arrested hours later after tips poured in from Florida: Patel FIRST ON FOX: A woman who was on the run for nearly six years after allegedly shooting two people was arrested in Florida on Wednesday — just hours after the FBI added her to its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list, offering a $1 million reward. KaShawn Nicola Roper, 50, was wanted for allegedly firing multiple shots at a car in Missouri in August 2020, striking two women, one fatally. "KaShawn Roper was on the run for nearly six years," FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital. "Hours after we added her to the Ten Most Wanted list, tips poured in and our partners had her in custody." FBI’S ICONIC 'MOST WANTED' LIST ENTERS NEW ERA WITH UNPRECEDENTED ADDITION The FBI said after adding Roper to the list on Tuesday, the agency received multiple NTOC tips out of Florida Wednesday morning as to her whereabouts, where tipsters reported a person resembling Roper’s description quickly packing a vehicle with belongings. Officials said partners rapidly coordinated, and using the description of the vehicle in question, conducted a traffic stop and took her into custody. Roper was subsequently booked into the Alachua County jail and is charged with second degree murder armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in Missouri, along with a federal charge for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Patel added eight of the FBI's most wanted fugitives have been captured in just over a year, more than double the previous four years combined. "Outstanding work by FBI Kansas City, FBI Jacksonville, and our state and local partners in Florida and Missouri," Patel said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dffa4bd8d5dabda3960604 Hannity probes the psychology of Trump's would-be assassin and a new wave of radicalized youth on Fox Nation te 2026-04-15T20:51:23.343Z Hannity probes the psychology of Trump's would-be assassin and a new wave of radicalized youth on Fox Nation The assassination attempt of President Donald Trump in July 2024 rocked America and changed the course of the presidential race. Nearly two years later, Fox Nation is taking a close look into the minds of the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and other violent suspected extremists in a new special hosted by Sean Hannity. "Radicalized: with Sean Hannity" examines the background of Crooks and other alleged violent extremists, including Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson. Hannity highlights the consequences of online radicalization, urging viewers to consider its dangers. LUIGI MANGIONE'S FEDERAL TRIAL STAYS ON TRACK AS JUDGE REJECTS DEFENSE PUSH FOR DELAY "They were young men with futures, kids, who once walked around on campuses just like this," Hannity said. "They made plans, they had dreams — and somewhere between the campus gate and their adult lives, something broke." The "Hannity" host is joined by an all-star lineup of experts to give more insight into how these young men traveled down the road to infamy. Author and former FBI special agent Nicole Parker dissected Crooks' online activity and how he was "very isolated" in his room at home. UVU PROFESSOR AND FORMER FBI AGENT WARNS OF NEW PATTERN OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE AFTER CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION "Thomas Crooks was known to be not really social," she said. "He wasn't known to have very many friends. In fact, he was kind of a loner… Had no known official psychiatric diagnosis or mental health issue, but he was doing a lot of online searches about major depressive disorders, so clearly he was suffering." Media personality and addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky took a more scientific approach to describing Crooks, noting his isolation may have increased his risk of accepting extremist political and cultural views. "Radicalization really doesn't start with ideology; it starts with psychological pain," Pinsky said. "We finally, in my profession, acknowledge that adverse childhood experiences affect mental health and put people at risk of a number of problems, radicalization being one of them." EXCLUSIVE: FBI CONCLUDES TRUMP SHOOTER THOMAS CROOKS ACTED ALONE AFTER UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL INVESTIGATION In November 2024, the FBI concluded that Crooks, who was killed by the Secret Service counter sniper team, acted alone in the attempt on Trump's life in Pennsylvania. The announcement came after thousands of interviews across the globe, tracking down any potential connections with the 20-year-old shooter. Running parallel with online radicalization concerns are domestic terrorism risks. A 2023 U.S. Government Accountability Office study showed all but eight states experienced one or more incidents between 2010 and 2021. During the same period, investigations into domestic terrorism incidents have increased by 357%. "Radicalization is both a mental health issue and a social issue," Pinsky said. "Young men need their peers, they need outlets, they need to be engaged. And left in a room alone, only bad things can happen." Don't miss the chance to uncover the disturbing mentality of Crooks, Mangione, Robinson, and others in "Radicalized: with Sean Hannity," streaming now exclusively on Fox Nation. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dffa37d8d5dabda39605fb LABOR SEC CHAVEZ-DeREMER: Trump tax cuts deliver bigger refunds and a big boost for working families te 2026-04-15T20:51:03.496Z LABOR SEC CHAVEZ-DeREMER: Trump tax cuts deliver bigger refunds and a big boost for working families This Tax Day, Americans are seeing historic savings thanks to bold, pro-growth policies and massive tax cuts enacted through President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts. In fact, this year’s average tax refunds are up by nearly 11 percent compared to last filing season, and the average refund is more than $3,400. Workers and job creators alike are benefiting from the most pro-worker legislation in American history. Growth for Job Creators As Labor Secretary, I’ve spoken with countless manufacturers, business leaders and union members who are directly benefiting from President Trump’s tax relief. EXCLUSIVE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TOUTS MAJOR GAINS UNDER TRUMP, SAYS SERVICE ‘STRONGEST IN DECADES’ New hires, new factories and new equipment purchases are just some of the investments manufacturers and small business owners are making thanks to President Trump. Due to the WFTCA’s provision enabling 100 percent immediate expensing for manufacturing equipment, businesses that I have visited, like STIHL USA in Virginia Beach, will be able to scale up operations and create jobs. SCOOP: HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON'S ALLIES UNLEASH $10M CAMPAIGN TO SPOTLIGHT TRUMP TAX CUTS The results of these policies speak for themselves: Last month alone, the economy added 178,000 new jobs, including 15,000 in the manufacturing sector. After years of decline and stagnation under the Biden administration, President Trump is driving a renaissance in job growth through tax savings that are creating a more secure future for all Americans. Real Savings for Working Americans With provisions like no taxes on tips, overtime and Social Security now in place, the Working Families Tax Cuts are enabling Americans to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks. TRUMP IS MAKING LIFE AFFORDABLE AGAIN FOR EVERY AMERICAN AND HERE'S HOW Thanks to the elimination of taxes on overtime, first responders like police officers, firefighters and EMTs who work around the clock to keep us safe will receive the pay they deserve for their service. Over 25 million taxpayers have claimed the overtime deduction, with an average deduction of more than $3,100. In Kansas City, I met with local law enforcement officials who shared what this tax relief will mean for their community. Brandon, a recruitment officer, told me that "this is going to help us out a great deal" in encouraging future police officers to join the force. LABOR DAY CELEBRATION: HOW PRESIDENT TRUMP IS CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR AMERICAN WORKERS Shift workers in service industries, like bartenders and restaurant servers, also benefit from the elimination of taxes on tips, which has led to average savings of $7,100 per taxpayer. Furthermore, more than 34 million families have claimed the enhanced Child Tax Credit, which is permanently doubled and expanded by the Trump tax cuts — putting more money in the pockets of hardworking families. President Trump’s tax cuts are a huge victory for the American people, and these savings will have a compounding economic impact. DOORDASH DRIVER HAILS KEY TRUMP POLICY AFTER DELIVERING MCDONALD'S TO WHITE HOUSE: 'I'M GOING TO ENJOY IT' Every dollar saved through President Trump’s pro-growth policies is another dollar workers, families and business owners can invest back into their homes, companies and communities. Investing in Workforce Development The president’s historic tax cuts don’t just help existing workers — the law also creates new opportunities for America’s future workforce. TRUMP TAKES DIRECT SOTU SWIPE AT DEMOCRATS OVER TAXES: 'TO HURT THE PEOPLE' The Working Families Tax Cuts expand and modernize Pell Grants for students pursuing short-term technical education and skills-training programs, paving the way for future tradesmen and tradeswomen to succeed. As part of the Labor Department’s efforts to Make America Skilled Again, we’re investing in educational pathways that provide an alternative to the traditional four-year degree model, helping more young Americans "earn while they learn" and find mortgage-paying, in-demand jobs in critical sectors. Since President Trump has taken office, the Labor Department has added more than 377,000 new registered apprentices and more than 3,200 new Registered Apprenticeship programs throughout the United States. We’ll continue carrying out President Trump’s pro-growth policies to strengthen workforce readiness and fill in-demand roles that will continue to power our nation’s economic comeback. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION A Path Forward This tax season, working families have seen historic savings and new economic opportunities thanks to the most pro-worker tax relief in American history. The Labor Department is committed to advancing President Trump’s America First agenda to unleash the American economy, strengthen our workforce and put more money back in the wallets of working families. Under President Trump’s bold leadership, the best is yet to come for the American worker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dffa23d8d5dabda39605f2 Former MLB prospect, 35, killed in car crash while returning from coaching tournament te 2026-04-15T20:50:43.688Z Former MLB prospect, 35, killed in car crash while returning from coaching tournament A former baseball prospect turned coach and instructor was killed near where he once aimed to make a name for himself in the big leagues. Former Houston Astros minor league Jon Kemmer was 35 years old when he was killed in a car wreck over the weekend after a rollover crash in Galveston County. Explore Jefferson, an outlet near Kemmer's hometown in Pennsylvania, said Kemmer was on his way from coaching a travel tournament in Houston to his home in Santa Fe, Texas, when he crashed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The outlet, citing the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office, said Kemmer was traveling on a rural road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck an electrical pole shortly after 6 p.m. local time. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Kemmer was the lone occupant of the vehicle. Kemmer had been coaching the HTX Battle Bucks 14U travel baseball team at the Triple Play Classic in Houston, the outlet reported. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER, 20, KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH WHILE RIDING ON INTERSTATE The Astros drafted Kemmer out of Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, Georgia in the 21st round of the 2013 MLB Draft, and he made it all the way to Triple-A in 2019. However, the cancellation of the minor league season due to COVID-19 seemed to have put an end to his career. He suited up in the Dominican Winter League in 2020, but his last appearance in minor league ball was 2019. His DWL stint was his last in professional baseball. In Triple-A ball, he hit .265 with an .830 OPS in 362 total games, spanning from 2016 through 2019. He also played for the Minnesota Twins' and Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A affiliates. Kemmer also played stints in foreign minor leagues, hitting .355 with a 1.005 OPS in Mexico's Triple-A level in 2019 before playing for the Oklahoma City Dodgers, Los Angeles' Triple-A squad. He participated in spring training with the Astros in 2017 and 2018. Kemmer was a high school prodigy, hitting .727 in his senior year of high school. In his final season of college, he hit .387 with a 1.206 OPS. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff808d8d5dabda3960583 Republicans block Iran war vote, again, as poll shows voters blame Trump for gas prices 2-to-1 te 2026-04-15T20:41:44.685Z Republicans block Iran war vote, again, as poll shows voters blame Trump for gas prices 2-to-1 An Iranian flag is planted in the rubble of a police station, damaged in airstrikes on March 3, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. The United States and Israel have continued the joint attack on Iran that began Feb. 28. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — An effort to force President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for further war actions in Iran failed in the U.S. Senate for the fourth time Wednesday, with all but one Republican continuing to support the president’s Middle East conflict. Senators voted down the measure, 47-52, with a similar partisan breakdown as earlier votes that saw one Republican and one Democrat break with their parties. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who previously sponsored one of the Iran War Powers Resolutions, again split with his party to oppose Trump’s military actions in Iran, which the president launched without approval from Congress.  As he has previously, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was the only Democrat to support Trump continuing the war in Iran. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., did not vote. Senate Democrats have vowed more votes ahead to rein in Trump’s joint operations with Israel in Iran. Wednesday’s War Powers Resolution was sponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. Fourth failed vote Prior votes to cut off Trump’s unchecked military operations in Iran were held March 18, March 4 and June 27, when the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities last year. The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has claimed the lives of 13 American troops, and as of Wednesday injured 395, according to the Pentagon. Thousands of civilians in Iran and across the Middle East have been killed and injured in the shelling on both sides. Meanwhile, the war has set off an oil crisis across the globe as Iran and the U.S. vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea that moves one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquid natural gas. A gallon of regular gas peaked at $4.16 on average across the U.S. last week, while diesel reached nearly $5.97, according to AAA. As of Wednesday, a gallon of regular gas sat at $4.10 on average, and diesel at $5.63. A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday showed voters held Trump responsible for the spike in gas prices by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff7f3d8d5dabda3960563 Stefanik clashes with CNN hosts over Trump's Pope comments, while accusing Swalwell of 'criminal' conduct te 2026-04-15T20:41:23.150Z Stefanik clashes with CNN hosts over Trump's Pope comments, while accusing Swalwell of 'criminal' conduct Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., joined CNN’s "The Situation Room" Tuesday to defend President Donald Trump’s controversy surrounding Pope Leo XIV, while arguing that the papacy should remain strictly spiritual. In a sharp exchange with CNN anchors Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown, Stefanik addressed the Trump's recent criticisms of Pope Leo, the first American-born pontiff. Trump has recently targeted the Chicago-born Pope, calling him "weak" on foreign policy regarding the war in Iran. "I don’t want to see the Pope as a politician," Stefanik said. "The President of the United States is a political figure. Of course, he’s going to be engaged in politics when he’s politically attacked." Stefanik argued that religious authority should be distinct from the political fray, pointing to a spiritual resurgence rather than policy debates. PELOSI DISTANCES HERSELF FROM ALLY SWALWELL AMID SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS  "I want to see the Pope continue to focus on the Gospel," she said. "What I think we can highlight as Catholics... is the increased number of new Catholics entering the church, and that’s a great success for the Catholic Church long-term." When asked about Trump’s now-deleted AI-generated images that appeared to depict him as a Christ-like figure, Stefanik acknowledged the controversy while shifting focus to policy outcomes. Trump, however, defended the photo, saying he viewed it as "a picture of me being a doctor in fixing — you had the Red Cross right there, you had, you know, medical people surrounding me." When asked about the now-deleted AI-generated image shared by President Trump that critics said depicted him as a Jesus-like figure, Stefanik acknowledged the controversy. Trump defended the post earlier this week, claiming the robes and surrounding figures represented him as a "doctor" in a Red Cross setting. "Certainly the president made the correct decision in taking it down," Stefanik said. "I know CNN loves to focus on the tweets and memes of President Trump. I look at his record of results." FROM IRAN TO THE FAKE JESUS IMAGE, TRUMP IS FACING A GROWING BACKLASH FOR HIS INFLAMMATORY RHETORIC The discussion later turned to allegations involving Rep. Eric Swalwell, where Stefanik sharply criticized both the congressman and media coverage of the claims. The discussion grew most contentious regarding the sudden resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who both stepped down on Tuesday amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations. "Frankly, I believe criminal crimes were committed," Stefanik said, adding it is "deeply disturbing." "The media should have done more coverage of this," she continued. "This was sort of whispered about for many, many years." FORMER SWALWELL ALLY SAYS LONGTIME FRIENDSHIP WITH HIM 'CLOUDED MY JUDGEMENT' AS RUMORS SWIRLED IN DC Brown challenged Stefanik on why GOP leadership didn't act sooner, given the rumors. "I think, correctly, he was forced to resign," Stefanik countered. "But that was only after the public came forward and these brave women and, frankly, staff members came forward. I think that every member, if there are these types of scandalous behaviors, they need to resign immediately, no matter what party they’re in." Stefanik also addressed the scrutiny facing Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., who has faced separate allegations of misconduct.  "My advice as a member of Congress is these members need to look in the mirror," Stefanik said. "They know if they have been conducting themselves unfitting for the office, they need to resign." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Blitzer pressed Stefanik on whether she was applying a double standard, citing the 2023 civil jury finding that Donald Trump was liable for the sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll. "There's absolutely not a double standard," Stefanik replied. "If anything, the media is not focused on holding Democrats to account." She concluded by distinguishing between the "lawfare" she claims has been used against Trump and the evidence in the Swalwell case.  "Look at the text. Look at the videos of Eric Swalwell... That is very different than the lawfare and the politicization that we have seen," she said.  Fox News Digital has reached out to the offices of Tony Gonzales and Cory Mills for further comment. Rep. Swalwell’s office referred all inquiries to his resignation statement issued Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff7dfd8d5dabda396055a Switzerland fires hockey coach who admitted to faking vaccination status for 2022 Beijing Olympics te 2026-04-15T20:41:03.723Z Switzerland fires hockey coach who admitted to faking vaccination status for 2022 Beijing Olympics Patrick Fischer, the Swiss hockey coach who admitted he received a fraudulent vaccination card to coach the men's hockey team in the 2022 Olympics, has been fired. Urs Kessler, president of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, hinted that the "public discussion about values and trust" wound up playing a role in the firing despite the case being "legally closed." "Trust and integrity are central to our sport and to our organization. From today’s perspective, our initial assessment — that the matter was closed — fell short. This is about values and respect, which are fundamental to Swiss Ice Hockey, and were not upheld by Patrick Fischer in 2022," Kessler said in a statement.  "The federation regrets that it did not give this aspect enough consideration in its initial assessment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "At the same time, the federation thanks Patrick Fischer for his undisputed major sporting achievements. Under his leadership, the Swiss national team has developed steadily over more than a decade, moved up from eighth to second place in the world rankings, and won three silver medals, thereby leaving a lasting mark on Swiss ice hockey." Fischer admitted he used a certificate falsely claiming he'd been vaccinated against COVID-19 to get around China's strict travel restrictions. Swiss public broadcaster SRF said it confronted Fischer with documents showing he was fined nearly 39,000 Swiss francs ($50,000) by local authorities in 2023 for document forgery after buying the certificate on social media. SRF said he went public with his admission shortly after. In a statement late Monday, Fischer said he made a "serious mistake in this matter" by traveling to Beijing with the Switzerland men's team using false paperwork. OLYMPIC GOLD WINNER DISMISSES ATHLETES' NEGATIVE COMMENTS ON REPRESENTING US: 'I THINK WE'RE THE BEST COUNTRY' "I'm very sorry if I've disappointed people with this situation," Fischer said. "I was in an extraordinary personal crisis because I didn't want to be vaccinated. At the same time, I certainly didn't want to let my team down at the Olympic Games." Ahead of the 2022 Olympics, China had some of the strictest COVID-19 rules in the world. It insisted any athletes heading to the Games had to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or sit out a three-week quarantine in a hotel as Swiss snowboarder Patrizia Kummer did. Switzerland hosts the world championship next month. Fischer was already due to step down after that. Fischer is one of Switzerland's most successful hockey coaches ever. He's been in the post since 2015 and took the team to three Olympics and won three silver medals at the world championships. Fischer played for the Swiss national team in the 2002 and 2006 Olympics and also played for the country's 1994 World Juniors team. He spent most of his career playing for EV Zug of Switzerland's National League A, where his jersey number is retired. 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/69dff7b7d8d5dabda3960549 Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family te 2026-04-15T20:40:23.886Z Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asked staffers to bring wine to her hotel room, and to keep in touch with her husband and father. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff5b6d8d5dabda3960506 Duck's nest closes parts of Camp Verde turn lane te 2026-04-15T20:31:50.984Z Duck's nest closes parts of Camp Verde turn lane The marshal's office said that the closure is due to "a migratory visitor deciding that Camp Verde is where she wants to raise her children." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff58cd8d5dabda39604f4 Supt. Horne was right to save Primavera’s virtual charter school te 2026-04-15T20:31:08.366Z Supt. Horne was right to save Primavera’s virtual charter school Ian Kingsbury School “accountability” means different things to different people.  In the case of an Arizona virtual charter school, its leaders recently discovered that it could include compliance with clerical paperwork. The inability to recognize that sooner would have culminated in the school’s closure if not for last-minute intervention from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne. The school’s plight ought to invite fresh thinking about accountability for schools of choice. Primavera Online School is an Arizona-based, fully virtual charter school. The school opened in 2001 and enjoys robust parental demand, with a current enrollment of more than 6,000 full time students. Nevertheless, in March 2025, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools sent a notice of intent to revoke the charter. It left thousands of families hanging in balance until last week, when Horne overruled the board and announced that the school would stay open. Primavera ended up in the crosshairs of the board due to test score outcomes well below the state average. But longitudinal data shows that this difference isn’t new. What changed at Primavera was not academic performance, but the school’s classification. During the height of the Covid pandemic, the school neglected to turn in paperwork to preserve the school’s “alternative” status. In Arizona, the designation means that the school’s mission is to serve students who are in poor academic standing or face barriers to academic flourishing due to disruptive behavior, a history of dropping out, being a primary caregiver, being adjudicated, or being a ward of the state. Primavera would have received a passing “C” grade if appropriately identified as an alternative school, a reality that Horne acknowledged when he overruled the board. For the purposes of school accountability, the alternative designation allows for more flexible standards for defining school success. Simply put, there are student populations for whom high test score results are difficult if not impossible to attain. For those populations, success might include persisting through school, remaining safe, learning a vocation, or learning to regulate behavior. The binary designation of “alternative” betrays the reality that a student population’s likelihood of academic success exists on a continuum. In Arizona, for example, a school qualifies as “alternative” when 70% of the student population meets the aforementioned eligibility criteria. For the purposes of the state, then, Primavera would have been deserving of more flexible accountability measures if they had turned in paperwork to show that 70% of students matched the eligibility criteria but undeserving if that number fell to 69%. Sharp, arbitrary cutoffs that allow charter schools to have flexibility only if they reach the “alternative” threshold are a bad idea for the sector generally, but they are especially punitive for schools that happen to narrowly miss the cutoff. Virtual schools often find themselves in such a plight. Typically, students end up in virtual schools due to push rather than pull factors, including bullying, social or emotional difficulties, learning differences, or disruptive events in their personal lives. For many of these students and their families, success isn’t understood as high test scores and college enrollment but safety or technical career training. Horne made the right call to save Primavera. Looking ahead, charters should enjoy more autonomy and flexibility so that their fate is determined by parents voting with their feet rather than bureaucrats with the stroke of a pen. Ian Kingsbury is a senior fellow at the Educational Freedom Institute, an Arizona-based think tank. The post Supt. Horne was right to save Primavera’s virtual charter school first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff576d8d5dabda39604cc Hunter Biden now living abroad as legal troubles mount, court filing reveals te 2026-04-15T20:30:46.126Z Hunter Biden now living abroad as legal troubles mount, court filing reveals Former first son Hunter Biden has reportedly moved out of the United States just a year after his father left the presidential office in 2025.  Hunter’s attorney, Barry Coburn, disclosed his client’s current living situation in an April 6 court filing tied to a civil lawsuit over unpaid legal fees. "Mr. Biden lives abroad," the document stated. "He cannot pay his current lawyers."  It remains unclear where Hunter Biden has relocated. However, he indicated late last year that he had been visiting Cape Town in South Africa, where his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, is originally from. PRESIDENT BIDEN PARDONS HIS SIBLINGS JUST MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING OFFICE  "When all of the political and personal stuff came to an end in the last six months, I had always promised that we would spend some time over here," Biden said during an interview on The Wide Awake Podcast, based in South Africa. "We're trying to be between Cape Town and the States, go back and forth."  "I've fallen madly in love with Cape Town," he added. "You guys do not know how good you have it here. It’s the most beautiful city in the world." DAVID AXELROD QUESTIONS BIDEN'S MASCULINITY AFTER LAST-SECOND FAMILY PARDONS: 'MAN UP' The recent filing was submitted in a Washington, D.C., civil court by Winston & Strawn LLP, which is suing Hunter Biden for unpaid legal fees tied to its prior representation of him in a felony gun trial in Delaware and a tax crimes prosecution in California.  Former President Joe Biden pardoned him on all federal charges before leaving office in 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff357d8d5dabda3960454 Iran shifts 20M barrels through ‘dark’ offshore oil network bypassing US port blockade, firm says te 2026-04-15T20:21:43.237Z Iran shifts 20M barrels through ‘dark’ offshore oil network bypassing US port blockade, firm says Iran is moving tens of millions of barrels of oil through covert offshore networks to bypass the new U.S. blockade on its ports, maritime intelligence firm Windward AI says. The blockade, which took effect April 13, came amid a two-week ceasefire and failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, and as President Donald Trump insisted the waterway must remain open, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil passes. "Iranian oil distribution continues through indirect routing and offshore transfer networks," Windward told Fox News Digital. "As of April 13, at least 11 tankers carrying approximately 20 million barrels of Iranian oil are positioned offshore Malaysia within a ship-to-ship transfer hub," the firm determined. TRUMP DETAILS SWEEPING 'ALL OR NOTHING' BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AFTER FAILED IRAN TALKS "These vessels are likely awaiting counterpart vessels for offloading or preparing for onward movement." Windward also clarified that the concentration highlights Iran’s "continued use of offshore storage and transfer mechanisms." This allows Iranian oil flows to "persist outside direct transit through the Strait." "Dark activity remains a central enabler of ongoing operations, supporting both post-transit port calls and broader evasion strategies," Windward added. "At the same time, Iranian oil flows are increasingly routed through offshore hubs, reducing reliance on direct Hormuz transit." U.S. forces began implementing the blockade at 10 a.m. ET April 13 after Trump vowed to block "any and all ships from trying to enter or leave" the strait, following weeks of pressure on Tehran. IRAN THREATENS TO HALT RED SEA TRAFFIC IN RESPONSE TO US MILITARY BLOCKADE OF PORTS As previously reported by Fox News Digital, the U.S. military confirmed Wednesday it stopped nine oil tankers from attempting to breach the blockade. "During the first 48 hours of the U.S. blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, no vessels have made it past U.S. forces," U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. "Additionally, nine vessels have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return toward an Iranian port or coastal area," CENTCOM wrote on X. Fox News was also told all nine vessels were oil tankers. None of the vessels ordered to turn around needed to be boarded by U.S. forces, a senior U.S. defense official said. On the first "full day" of the blockade, April 14, however, under active U.S. enforcement, Windward noted vessel behavior indicating "a fragmented and uneven response to the blockade." "Initial movements show a combination of continued transit, route deviation and potential evasion," the firm said. MORNING GLORY: THE US-IRAN NEGOTIATIONS IN ISLAMABAD BECAME REYKJAVÍK 2.0 "Sanctioned and falsely flagged vessels remain active, with some proceeding through the Strait while others delay, reverse course or adjust routing patterns. "Iranian oil flows continue through indirect distribution networks, with significant volumes accumulating offshore rather than transiting directly through Hormuz." CENTCOM said the blockade would apply only to maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports. It stressed that U.S. forces would not "impede freedom of navigation" for vessels transiting the strait to and from other destinations. The blockade on the key trade route would be enforced "impartially" against any vessels entering or departing Iranian ports, including those in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. So far, sanctioned and falsely flagged vessels continue to operate under evolving enforcement conditions. Rich Starry, a U.S.-sanctioned handy-size tanker signaling laden status, resumed outbound transit after previously turning around. Windward said that its routing did not follow the Larak Island corridor and instead aligned with the alternative outbound path proposed by Iran. At the same time, Murlikishan, a U.S.-sanctioned chemical tanker, was also observed journeying inbound, Windward clarified. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff32fd8d5dabda3960445 Sports Betting Industry Spends $41 Million to Influence Elections te 2026-04-15T20:21:03.561Z Sports Betting Industry Spends $41 Million to Influence Elections With a well-funded super PAC, the betting platforms DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are aiming to shape future regulation of their rapidly growing industry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff31cd8d5dabda396043c What the Iran War Means for China te 2026-04-15T20:20:44.141Z What the Iran War Means for China Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the Iran war means to China, which is the world’s biggest importer of Iranian oil. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff305d8d5dabda3960411 UA researcher maps ICE activity across Tucson te 2026-04-15T20:20:21.063Z UA researcher maps ICE activity across Tucson Every day, in parking lots, apartment complexes and grocery store aisles across Tucson, federal immigration agents are watching and waiting. Now, a University of Arizona researcher wants the public to watch back. Dugan Meyer is a Ph.D. student in the University of Arizona's School of Geography, Development and Environment, where his research examines how policing shapes communities, from border enforcement to housing to the emotional experiences of everyday life. That work eventually led him to build a tool to track the growing wave of ICE activity in Tucson. Meyer built the Tucson Migra Map in response to an influx of local ICE reports and sightings, from groups including Tucson's Rapid Response Team and everyday Tucsonans using social media and online forums to document activity. "It was the accumulation of all these different moments (that) illustrated the scope of what's happening," Meyer said, describing the map as a community-based collaboration. "I don't have an exact number of the contributors, but it is definitely dozens and likely more than 100. Contributors are anyone who reported incidents to the Rapid Response hotline or through a variety of other channels … other local ICE watch groups, to social media posts, etc." In 2025, more people died in ICE custody than in any year since 2004, according to NPR. As of mid-April 2026, 16 people have died in ICE custody this year, including Emanuel Cleeford Damas, who was held at the Florence Detention Center. His brother told the Associated Press that his death stemmed in part from an untreated toothache that developed into a worsening infection. Tucson is no stranger to ICE presence. In recent weeks, community members reported agents at the Walgreens at the corner of S. Sixth Ave. and W. 29th St., where video circulating on social media shows a civilian filming ICE being approached by a masked man in plain clothes before being maced in the face. The map uses icons to document reports of ICE activity, including stakeouts, aerial surveillance, vehicle stops and raids. It also includes a heat map, with dark red areas indicating higher concentrations of reported ICE activity. As of April 15, the map shows more than 300 reported instances of ICE activity since January 2025, including recent reports of surveillance, vehicle stops and at least one instance of aerial surveillance. In one report, a community member said an unmarked vehicle was conducting surveillance on a home that had been targeted by Border Patrol five days earlier, though the vehicle ultimately left the neighborhood without incident. Other reports claim ICE agents have used gas stations, including Shell and Circle K, as staging points for vehicle stops and informal meetups before operations. As of April 15, Tucson Migra Map shows more than 300 reported instances of ICE activity since January 2025. The map also tracks federal and local police facilities, aerial support sites and immigration detention facilities. Meyer volunteers with Tucson's Rapid Response group and has responded to and witnessed reports of ICE presence. He said most Tucsonans have indirectly witnessed ICE presence without being aware of it. The map can help illustrate those events. "There are so many (incidents) that a lot of people have experienced, and they aren't even looking for (them,)" Meyer said. "This project developed out of a desire to make it possible for a broader number of people to kind of see that scope." Rapid response groups across the country have adopted the SALUTE method (Size, Activity, Location, Units, Time and Equipment) to outline what witnesses should look for when documenting ICE activity in their communities. Witnesses are encouraged to document the number of agents and vehicles, including makes, models and license plates, as well as whether other agencies are on the scene. A precise description of the activity, whether someone is being arrested, handcuffed or a vehicle has been pulled over, is also important information to report, along with the exact address or intersection and the time the incident occurred. Any patches, letters or insignia visible on uniforms, clothing or vehicles can help identify the units involved, such as HSI, CBP, DHS or ERO. Equipment on the scene, including weapons, dogs or tools for door-breaching or crowd dispersal, should also be noted. The First Amendment protects everyone's right to record and document ICE agents performing their duties in public, regardless of citizenship status. This includes capturing agents' faces, badges, license plates and any documents they present, such as warrants. Observers should maintain a reasonable distance and avoid physically interfering with or obstructing ICE operations, as doing so could constitute a criminal offense. ICE vehicles can often be found in areas where Customs and Border Protection airplanes fly overhead. Courtesy of Dugan Meyer. A major motivation behind Meyer's creation of the map is agency accountability. ICE agents have been documented covering their faces, wearing plain clothes during arrests and using covert vehicles. "ICE and these other agencies are acting with secrecy, and they are trying not to be seen by the public. I think that should alarm people. It alarms me," Meyer said. "Part of the effort of the community to document is a demand for accountability and transparency for these public agents in our neighborhood. When you're documenting that, you're contributing to that." Meyer said documenting ICE activity requires no special training, only a willingness to pay attention. Missing information, most crucially the lack of a precise location, can prevent reports from being verified and added to the map, though any details provided are still useful. "We see a lot of documentation that is just incomplete, of people driving by incidents, and because they don't have enough time to slow down to make a note of what's happening," Meyer said. "It's really important that even if people can't take videos, that they make a report." Meyer said incomplete reports often become more valuable over time, as additional witnesses or video footage can surface later to fill in the gaps. There are several reported hotspots of ICE activity in Tucson, including El Super on W. 44th St. and S. 6th Ave., which has seen a notable amount of activity. "We have seen over the past year, a lot of a particular kind of surveillance and vehicle stops conducted by ICE agents and unmarked vehicles in this parking lot," Meyer said. Another hotspot is the Flowing Wells neighborhood. "A lot of times, the agents will be doing this kind of surveillance at apartment complexes or neighborhoods, and they will wait for people to leave their homes and drive to a parking lot and then pounce on them," Meyer said, adding that the concentration of activity in these areas is no coincidence, but rather the result of deliberate enforcement strategies. "They will often lie and wait for people so they can stake out, or conduct surveillance at places like grocery stores, especially larger kind of shopping center areas like Tucson Marketplace, Walmarts around town, places like that where they can sort of blend in in parking lots or try to they can do that." The Tucson Migra Map also aims to identify aerial activity. Courtesy of Dugan Meyer. While several hotspots are noted on the map, Meyer warned they will likely shift over time. "(Hotspots can) become a little less hot," Meyer said. "Looking at the reports, we can sometimes see potential sort of changes in strategy." The map can also help identify trends in behavior by ICE and partner agencies, including Border Patrol and the U.S. Marshals Service. "In general, we see things happening every day of the week, at all times a day," Meyer said. "We see more activity during the working week, Monday through Friday, but that's not something that we can go off of, because we've seen it every day and time of day, it also happens at all at different times." Based on the reports, it is uncommon to see ICE activity in the middle of the night, with most activity peaking during the early morning and late afternoon. This, Meyer said, is also no coincidence. "A lot of people are going to and from work at those times. They're picking times when they think they can connect people when they think people are vulnerable, and at times a day that people are often vulnerable when they're going to and from work or dropping kids off at school," Meyer said. "We've had many different documented cases of workers who have been taken when they may be somewhere like Home Depot or another kind of supply store on their breaks, like at 11 or 11:30 (a.m.) … to go get more supplies for their work. We've documented ICE waiting at those places for them and following them or trying to follow them back to job sites to get more people. It's opportunistic." In other cities, maps similar to Tucson Migra Watch have been removed. LAist reported that People Over Papers, a crowdsourced ICE map created by several grassroots organizations across multiple states, was taken down without warning after its host site, Padlet, said it violated its content policy. This came after then-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi called for Apple to remove the app ICEBlock, an app used to report and view the locations of federal immigration activity, saying it was "designed to put ICE agents at risk just for doing their jobs." "What these agencies are doing (is) troubling, in my opinion," Meyer said. "Federal judges across the country have highlighted hundreds of instances in which ICE is breaking the law. Is anyone surprised that they don't want us to know about that and to have no ability to hold them accountable? Of course not." The map uses icons to document reports of ICE activity, including stakeouts, aerial surveillance, vehicle stops and raids. It is that lack of accountability that drives projects like the Tucson Migra Watch map, even if it remains a work in progress, Meyer said. "What we're trying to do is create this map as a tool," Meyer said. Meyer cautioned that while the map compiles and visualizes data, it has limitations. Maps can create a false sense of certainty, obscuring what they can't show as much as revealing what they can. "We're just starting to do some more analysis," Meyer said. "We invite people to get involved (so) they can help us learn what's happening." That invitation is already being answered. Local organizer Isabella said she was inspired to act after a raid at several Taco Giro locations in December. She called a community assembly to discuss how residents could defend themselves and their neighbors, and about 250 people showed up. The turnout reflected a broader push by Tucsonans to organize within their own neighborhoods and communities in response to the surge in ICE activity. "Over the last five months people have formed about a dozen neighborhood councils that independently organize local initiatives, primarily focused on observing and responding to ICE presence in their neighborhoods," she said. Isabella said the councils have been joined by groups focused on specific efforts like canvassing businesses, organizing protests, pressuring companies that cooperate with ICE, coordinating among educators and providing direct aid to those affected. She called the response inspiring. Matt, a participant in one such council, said he got involved because he wanted to move beyond frustration and take action. "I started going to the assemblies because I wanted to actually do something about all the terrible things I see on the news every day," he said. "If ICE comes to my side of town I know we are prepared to confront them and we have the support of people across the city." Water tanks sit along a roadside on the outskirts of Tucson, in communities that are often among those most vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat. Courtesy of Dugan Meyer. Carl said the councils have become about more than immigration enforcement, evolving into a broader conversation about community. "I'm here to stop ICE, but after getting to know my neighbors, it's become about more than that," he said. Carl said the group now discusses neighborhood projects and ways to improve residents' lives beyond responding to ICE. Paisanos Unidos, a Tucson-based community defense and support organization, has seen firsthand the impacts of ICE presence in Tucson. "This map is a tool for all of us, created with much love and dedication so we can feel a little safer and alert everyone to areas of greatest focus, raids, checkpoints, and immigration agents," Paisanos Unidos said in a news release. "It shows where there has been increased ICE and Border Patrol activity targeting our people, hunting down workers and single mothers struggling to put food on the table and pay rent—mothers who may leave home but never return, leaving behind children waiting for them." Rosa Martinez, director and founder of La Ristra Healing & Art, an emotional support network and nonprofit for children of immigrant families, said these types of incidents reinforce the group's mission and commitment to serve "a community seriously damaged and threatened in every possible way." "Since this wave of crackdowns began, I've seen that the primary targets are the most vulnerable: heads of households whose only 'crime' is going out to work to support their families," local social worker Sandra Alvarez said in a news release. "I witness daily how our community neglects its healthcare for fear of being brutally treated, separated from their families, and left destitute; literally kidnapped, even when they offer no resistance." Alvarez said the fear has reached children, who are growing up waiting to lose a parent, a neighbor or a friend instead of enjoying their childhood. "It is precisely because of this crisis that mapping the areas where these operations are occurring is urgent," Alvarez said. The map is publicly available in English and Spanish at tucsonmigramap.com. 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/69dff100d8d5dabda39603e3 Court clears the way for entrepreneur Hugh Lytle to run for Arizona governor as an independent te 2026-04-15T20:11:44.433Z Court clears the way for entrepreneur Hugh Lytle to run for Arizona governor as an independent Hugh Lytle, an independent candidate for governor, held a press conference on Feb. 16, 2026, outside of the state house to criticize a bill that would make his party name, the Arizona Independent Party, illegal and he said would derail his campaign. (Photo by Dermont Stevenson/Cronkite News) Independent candidate for Arizona governor Hugh Lytle is still in the running after both challenges trying to block him from the ballot were rejected.  “The judge’s decision is not a personal win for me,” Lytle said in a Wednesday statement. “It’s a win for the voters, for democracy and for Arizona’s growing Independent movement which gains momentum every day.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Lytle is a wealthy entrepreneur who collected voter signatures under the Arizona Independent Party label, but a court ruled last month that the party must revert to its former name, the No Labels Party.  Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Michael Mandell on April 14 dismissed the only remaining challenge to Lytle’s candidacy, ruling that, while his nomination petitions to get on the ballot didn’t follow the letter of the law exactly, they broadly complied with state statutes and did not mislead voters.  The legal challenge was brought by Democratic activist Craig Beckman, but Lytle claimed that Gov. Katie Hobbs, also a Democrat, was behind it. The Hobbs campaign declined to comment.  The other legal challenge against Lytle, brought by fellow Arizona Independent Party candidate for governor Teri Hourihan, was dismissed last week.  Beckman claimed that Lytle didn’t qualify for the ballot because the address on his petitions was a private mailbox in a UPS Store where the candidate receives his mail, not his residential address.  Even though Arizona law requires candidates to use their residential address on petitions, Mandell wrote that courts “do not remove candidates from the ballot for mere technical departures from the statutorily required forms.” Because both the UPS Store and Lytle’s home are in Scottsdale, and Lytle is the only person with that name registered to vote in Arizona, the use of the UPS Store mailbox did not mislead voters who signed Lytle’s petitions about the identity of the candidate, Mandell wrote.  “I hope this matter is resolved and I hope Governor Hobbs can shift her focus from voter suppression to making Arizona affordable for so many of its struggling families,” Lytle said in the statement. “We need a break from the state sales tax on gas. We need ESA reform. We need help for first time home buyers. While Governor Hobbs can’t find the time to make these issues a priority, I will from the first day I take office.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff0ead8d5dabda39603c4 LIV Golf's end may be imminent as report signals Saudi Arabia is preparing to cut off funding te 2026-04-15T20:11:22.858Z LIV Golf's end may be imminent as report signals Saudi Arabia is preparing to cut off funding It appears Saudi Arabia has reached its spending limit on LIV Golf. The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sole funder of the breakaway golf circuit, announced a new five-year investment strategy on Wednesday with a focus on reprioritizing spending, and spending hundreds of millions more dollars on LIV Golf doesn't seem to be part of the plan. The Financial Times has reported that the PIF is "on the verge of cutting its support" for LIV Golf. An announcement regarding Saudi involvement – or lack thereof – with LIV could come as soon as Thursday, according to the report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Author and longtime golf reporter Alan Shipnuck also relayed a message on X from a player's agent that Mohammed bin Salman, the ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, could look to use the ongoing war in Iran as a "force majeure" to cut off LIV's funding. LIV Golf's immediate future would be entirely up in the air if the Saudi PIF were to cut off funding. How or if the league will continue to operate, and in what capacity, is the great unknown, as is what the future of its many players may look like. The potentially sport-shifting news comes after many months of speculation that operationally – both front-facing and behind the scenes – things had reached a tipping point in terms of spending, big-name players leaving the circuit, and overall interest in LIV Golf hitting a standstill. In late February, it was reported that LIV Golf's net spending per month averaged $100 million in 2024 and 2025. For the 2026 season, LIV's fifth, Saudi PIF Governor Yasir Al Rumayyan reportedly approved a fresh $266.6 million capital injection into the circuit, bringing the Saudi PIF's cumulative investment in LIV Golf to $5.3 billion since 2021. SERGIO GARCIA APOLOGIZES FOR HIS MASTERS MELTDOWN, SAYS HE REGRETS HIS ACTIONS The Saudi PIF reportedly injected north of $1 billion into LIV Golf in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. The $266 million injection to begin 2026, 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 blow past $6 billion by the end of 2026. While minor details compared to billions in spending, LIV shifted from its original tournament format of playing 54-hole events to 72-hole events beginning in 2026, resulting in the league being recognized by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system for the first time since its inception. Players receiving OWGR points made their paths into golf's major championships more accessible.  Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, along with former Masters champion Patrick Reed, delivered a significant blow to LIV with surprising exits from the circuit in January 2026. Kopepka has already returned to the Tour via its Returning Members Program, while Reed is set to earn his Tour card back ahead of the 2027 PGA Tour season.  Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, Joaquin Niemann, and Tyrrell Hatton were the headline players for the circuit this season. LIV is set to host a tournament in Mexico City beginning on Thursday. As rumors of a bombshell announcement regarding the circuit's future began to gain traction, a Wednesday report from The Telegraph explained that LIV Golf executives had been called to a meeting in New York, and none of the execs were on site in Mexico on Tuesday. LIV Golf held its inaugural event in England in June 2022. After the PGA Tour spent the better part of a year distancing itself from the circuit in every conceivable way, the Tour announced a merger with LIV Golf three days ahead of the circuit's one-year anniversary. The 2023 announcement signaled the start of a partnership that combined the Tour's own business with the Saudi Public Investment Fund's commercial businesses and rights (including LIV Golf) as well as the DP World Tour into a new, collectively owned, for-profit entity. Aside from the announcement of the merger, there had been few updates on what the next steps would look like for the partnership. The Tour's official statement announcing the merger read that LIV Golf would technically be dissolved, with the PIF picking up a very large seat at the table that operates the PGA Tour and professional golf. 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/69dff0d7d8d5dabda39603bb Airline unveils stacked bunk bed 'pods' as backlash builds over pricey, cramped way to fly te 2026-04-15T20:11:03.312Z Airline unveils stacked bunk bed 'pods' as backlash builds over pricey, cramped way to fly Air New Zealand is introducing what some regard as a game changer for economy passengers who want a good night's sleep, but travelers are strongly divided on the new feature. The airline said travelers will soon be able to book time in its new "Skynest" pods, a first-of-its-kind feature that offers beds for passengers who are not flying in first class. The pods will debut on flights between Auckland and New York, a route that can last up to 18 hours. PASSENGERS REFUSING TO WEAR HEADPHONES ON FLIGHTS COULD BE KICKED OFF AIRCRAFT: 'IT'S ABOUT TIME' Each Skynest includes six individual sleeping pods stacked in a bunk-style layout, allowing passengers to lie flat in a private space separate from their seats. In an updated media release, the airline said each pod will include a mattress, pillow, blanket, reading light, ventilation and a privacy curtain, along with charging outlets for devices. Passengers will also receive a complimentary kit, with items such as an eye mask and earplugs. Access to the pods will not be included in the base ticket price, the airline noted. FLIGHT PASSENGERS SLAM AIRLINES FOR PUSHING EARLY BAG CHECKS EVEN WITH EMPTY BINS ON BOARD Instead, travelers can book a single four-hour session per flight, with prices starting at a whopping $495. Fox News Digital reached out to Air New Zealand for comment. Travelers quickly flocked to Reddit to share opinions and gripes. The main complaint was price. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "I'm not sure it's a terrible idea. Seventeen hours in an economy seat is brutal! An opportunity to spend 4 hours stretched out would be heaven for some travelers," one commenter said. But many thought the price was exorbitant. "One hundred dollars per hour to sleep. This better be some good sleep," another said, strongly disagreeing. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ It would "take me at least an hour to fall asleep thinking about how much money it was costing me," a Reddit user complained. "Are people flying economy going to part with their money to lie down for four hours?" another person said. At the same time, some travelers said the option could make sense financially compared to more expensive upgrades, noting it may offer a middle-ground alternative between economy and business class. The feature builds on the airline’s existing "Skycouch," which allows passengers to convert a row of seats into a flat surface. Other airlines are also exploring similar options. Fox Business previously reported that airlines are increasingly focusing on premium and comfort-based offerings as they look to boost revenue. Carriers like United Airlines have expanded higher-end seating and upgraded cabin features, betting that travelers will continue to pay more for added comfort, particularly on long-haul flights. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Bradford Betz of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dff0c3d8d5dabda39603b2 Trump administration's Federal Reserve HQ probe escalates with unannounced site visit by prosecutors te 2026-04-15T20:10:43.508Z Trump administration's Federal Reserve HQ probe escalates with unannounced site visit by prosecutors Deputies from the United State's Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (USADC) showed up earlier this week, unannounced, at the Federal Reserve's construction site in Washington, D.C., which is part of an investigation tied to congressional testimony from Chairman Jerome Powell. After speaking with construction workers, two prosecutors from the USADC were reportedly turned away and told they could not be permitted access because they had not gotten preauthorized clearance, the Wall Street Journal first reported. They were then reportedly given the contact information of the appropriate Fed staff to reach out to. The visit underscores U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's view of the case the Trump administration launched in November against Powell. In January the Trump administration's Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas amid an investigation into the Federal Reserve's multi-billion dollar D.C. headquarters renovation that began in November and is tied to whether Powell lied to Congress about the $2.5 billion renovation or failed to comply with the appropriate permitting rules. BOASBERG BLOCKS SUBPOENAS AGAINST FED CHAIR JEROME POWELL A Fed spokesperson did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's inquiry and it declined to comment when contacted by the WSJ. "Any construction project that has cost overruns of almost 80% over the original construction budget deserves some serious review," Pirro said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "And these people are in charge of monetary policy in the United States?" An outside attorney for the Federal Reserve, Robert Hur, reportedly objected to the visit in a latter to Pirro's office. Hur, in his letter, pointed to U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's ruling last month that threw out the subpoenas in a 27-page ruling describing them as an effort to "harass and pressure Powell." Boasberg is an appointee of former President Barack Obama. TRUMP'S PICK TO LEAD THE FEDERAL RESERVE MEETS GOP SENATOR HOLDING UP HIS CONFIRMATION Powell has been pressured by President Donald Trump to lower interest rates and to step down as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. His term as chair ends May, but the probe also threatens President Trump's pick to replace him Kevin Warsh. Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has said he would withhold his vote to confirm Warsh if the Fed investigation is not dropped. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., head of the Senate Banking Committee, proposed that Pirro's investigation would be completed in a few weeks during an interview with Fox News. However, when pressed on whether he knew for sure the investigation would end Scott indicated he did not have any evidence of that. President Trump, meanwhile, thanked Pirro and others for having "courage" to perserver in the investigation. "We have a moron at the Fed. Who wouldn’t be lowering interest rates right now?" Trump said last month. "I want to thank Jeanine Pirro and Pam and her group for having the courage to bring this suit. And I believe that the contractor on that job is probably one of the richest men in the country right now. I believe that it’s not possible to spend that kind of money -- $3 billion, $4 billion -- nobody knows, nobody has any idea what it is. But it’s over $3 billion and it's probably going to be over $4 billion by the time they finish and it may never get finished, unless I take it over. I’ll get it finished. But it can never be what it was." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfee6cd8d5dabda3960344 DC curfew ends as teen takeover fears clock in – city braces for chaos amid spring break mayhem te 2026-04-15T20:00:44.908Z DC curfew ends as teen takeover fears clock in – city braces for chaos amid spring break mayhem A citywide curfew implemented in response to several violent teen "takeovers" is set to expire in Washington, D.C. today, setting the stage for another round of unsanctioned events to bring chaos to the city’s streets as schools are released for spring break.  Emergency legislation enacted by members of the city council previously allowed the chief of police to enact separate juvenile curfew zones that banned anyone under the age of 18 from gathering in high-volume areas between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.  However, the Juvenile Curfew Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 is set to expire Wednesday – during D.C. schools’ spring break and just days after a crowd of rowdy teenagers descended on the Navy Yard waterfront in the latest unsanctioned, viral takeover plaguing the city’s residents. WATCH: ROWDY TEENAGERS SWARM DC NAVY YARD IN WATERFRONT TAKEOVER DESPITE POLICE JUVENILE CURFEW ZONE In video shared by activist Elissa De Souza, dozens of individuals could be seen crowding a busy intersection after the curfew hours began over the weekend. "What should’ve been a great night out in Navy Yard turned into something we’re seeing far too often," she wrote on X. "This isn’t a one-off—it’s a repeat pattern, and it’s happening later and later into the night. Residents and visitors should be able to enjoy a beautiful day, support new businesses, and have a peaceful meal without worrying about safety or disruption." While some groups briefly engaged in disorderly conduct Saturday night, authorities did not make any arrests and the crowd dispersed without incident, according to officials.  WILD BODYCAM VIDEO SHOWS COPS STORM CHAOTIC TEEN ‘TAKEOVER’ AS BUSINESSES TRASHED: 'THEY COME TO FIGHT' WATCH: Swarm of teens floods DC streets in ‘takeover' However, four individuals were arrested at the nearby Waterfront Metro Station – located outside of the city’s curfew zone – by members of the Metro Transit Police. Details regarding the circumstances of the arrests were not immediately available. GOT A TIP? Additionally, officers reported six curfew violations within the Navy Yard area Sunday night, police said.  The law’s expiration date comes after the council previously decided to delay a decision on the emergency legislation, with Councilmember Brooke Pinto planning to call a vote next week in an effort to extend the law through the spring and summer months. FOLLOW US ON X "My emergency bill would have kept the curfew in place through September 25," Pinto wrote in a previous press release. "The legislation gives the MPD Chief the authority to declare temporary juvenile curfew zones in designated areas, which is especially critical when they have information about planned ‘teen takeovers’ and other unsafe activities." However, a group of D.C. residents are reportedly accusing the curfews of targeting Black juveniles within the area. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "They target Black working-class youth in Wards 7 and 8 while leaving untouched the conditions that harm communities in the first place," the Pan-African Community Action (PACA) said in a statement.  The city council is set to vote on extending the juvenile curfew law on April 21, with Mayor Muriel Bowser echoing her support for the legislation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "We think we need [the law] now," Bowser said. "Because this is a lot of activity in the city and it’s a tool. It’s not the only one, but it has been an effective one."  A separate citywide curfew is set to remain in place, banning gatherings between the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., the MPD said. "The D.C. council that is responsible for the teen crime, based upon the inept laws that they have passed, has basically said, ‘We’re going to postpone any decision and we’re going to let the discretionary curfew run out,’" U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro told Fox News. "And they’re doing this while the schools are on spring break."  The MPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Fox News' Alex Hogan and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfec3bd8d5dabda39602d8 Tigers sign top prospect Kevin McGonigle to $150 million extension just 17 games into career te 2026-04-15T19:51:23.243Z Tigers sign top prospect Kevin McGonigle to $150 million extension just 17 games into career Rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle has only played 17 games, but the Detroit Tigers already know they want him for the long term. The Tigers announced on Wednesday that they agreed to an eight-year, $150 million extension for McGonigle, which begins next season. The 21-year-old came into the season as the No. 2 overall prospect in baseball by multiple outlets and has thrived so far this season with the Tigers. In 17 games, McGonigle has a .311 batting average with one home run, and eight RBI, while playing both shortstop and third base. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The contract extension covers the 2027-34 seasons, which include the final five seasons of club control and McGonigle’s first three seasons of free agency. His salary will increase throughout the duration of the deal. He will earn guaranteed salaries of $1 million in 2027, $7 million in 2028, $16 million in 2029, $21 million in 2030, $22 million in 2031 and $23 million in the 2032, 2033 and 2034 seasons. He has escalators in his contract that can increase his 2032 maximum base salary to $25 million, his 2033 maximum to $26 million and his 2034 maximum to $28 million, making the maximum value of the deal $160 million. BREWERS MANAGER RIPS FANS FOR BOOING ALL-STAR CLOSER AFTER BLOWN SAVE: 'THESE AREN’T MACHINES OUT THERE' The Tigers drafted McGonigle in the first round (37th overall pick) of the 2023 MLB Draft out of Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania native played in Single-A, High-A, and Double-A last year in the minor leagues. He impressed, hitting .305 with 19 home runs and 80 RBI in 88 games across those three levels. After the season ended, McGonigle played in the Arizona Fall League and won the MVP. In 19 games, he hit .362 with five home runs and 19 RBI, walking 19 times while striking out just 12 times. McGonigle has shown impressive plate discipline, as throughout his minor league career he walked 123 times while striking out just 84 times in 818 minor league appearances. That trend has translated to the big leagues, as he has walked 11 times with just eight strikeouts so far this season. The Tigers (8-9), who beat the Kansas City Royals (7-10) 2-1 on Tuesday, will play them again in the second game of their three-game series on Wednesday at 6:40 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/69dfec27d8d5dabda39602cf ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Catherine Bach stuns fans in new photo after reported hospitalization te 2026-04-15T19:51:03.782Z ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star Catherine Bach stuns fans in new photo after reported hospitalization Catherine Bach has plenty of reasons to smile these days. The actress, who famously slipped into a pair of Daisy Dukes on the hit TV series, "The Dukes of Hazzard," recently took to Instagram and shared a radiant selfie. The star, who was accompanied by a pal, was glowing in a bold red blouse and jeans, completing her look with smoky eyes, tousled tresses and a glossy nude lip. "FAMILY," the star, who turned 72 on March 1, captioned the photo, along with a heart emoji. JANE SEYMOUR EMBRACES 75TH BIRTHDAY WITH SWIMSUIT BEACH PHOTO AND MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE In a separate post, the women were beaming as they embraced each other at Halls Chophouse, a Nashville steakhouse. "Through so many of life’s milestones, we’re more than friends, we’re family! Xoxo," she wrote. Many took to the comments section to praise Bach’s latest appearance. WATCH: 'DUKES OF HAZZARD' STAR WAS PROTECTIVE OF SEX SYMBOL PAL CATHERINE BACH "Hello Miss Daisy Duke!" one follower wrote. "I bet you could still pull off Daisy Dukes!" another chimed. "Still smoking!" another wrote. Bach appeared to be in good spirits after she suffered a health scare in October. According to multiple reports, she was hospitalized for an embolism. Fox News Digital reached out to Bach’s spokesperson for comment. On Halloween, John Schneider, who played Bo Duke in the beloved series, took to his Facebook page to share the news. "Attention Dukes of Hazzard family!!" the actor wrote. "I just texted Catherine, and thankfully, she responded right away. Yes, she is in the hospital, but she assures me that she is going to be fine. She appreciates all our prayers and support and is truly disappointed not to be traveling this weekend. We love you, Catherine!!" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Their co-star Tom Wopat, known as Luke Duke by fans, also shared words of encouragement on Instagram, along with a throwback photo of the pair. "Tom and the Wopat Webcrew are sending our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Catherine Bach, who was recently hospitalized," he wrote. "Wishing her comfort and a full, speedy recovery." Ben Jones, who played mechanic Cooter Davenport, previously shared the concerning news on Facebook. "Our dear Catherine Bach has just been admitted to the hospital in Los Angeles on an emergency basis," he wrote, as quoted by Parade magazine. "Catherine has an embolism that probably developed as a result of a recent surgery. We will keep you posted, and Catherine will share her story as soon as she is recovered. She is so, so sorry to have to cancel her appearance at Cooter’s this weekend." "Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Love, Ben and Miss Alma," read the statement from Jones and his wife. The mother of two was scheduled to be in Nashville during the first weekend of November to meet fans at Cooter’s Place, a museum dedicated to "The Dukes of Hazzard." However, her appearance was canceled "due to unforeseen circumstances," the outlet shared on Facebook. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Catherine and Cooter’s Place are very sorry for any inconvenience," they shared. "We will reschedule and announce the new date as soon as it’s set. Thank you for your understanding and continued support." She went on to make hearts flutter on Valentine’s Day at Cooter’s Place. "She was such a trooper," one user wrote on Instagram. "I know she was signing things after we left and we were in line for seven hours so that is just impressive and I have so much respect for her." "The Dukes of Hazzard," which chronicled the adventures of "the fast-drivin’, rubber-burnin’ Duke boys of Hazzard County," aired from 1979 to 1985. The castmates have remained friends for decades. Back in 2019, Bach told Fox News Digital that she came up with the idea of wearing short shorts in the series. "You would have, too!" she laughed. "The creators wanted me to wear a poodle skirt that matched the tablecloth. I said, ‘You want me to match the tablecloth? That’s demeaning to women.' They went, ‘We didn’t come up with that!’ They took me across the street from Warner Brothers, and sure enough, there were these older ladies waitressing at this little Italian restaurant wearing poodle skirts that matched the tablecloth." "I had go-go boots, a white turtleneck and a blonde wig because the creator loved Dolly Parton," she shared at the time. "I thought, ‘We need a costume change.’ So, I got my jean shorts with cowboy boots and a little top. They loved it." Bach quickly became a sex symbol, posing for a famous poster that sold five million copies, and her legs were insured for $1 million. "I didn’t look at it as being a pinup," she explained. "On a personal level, my husband at the time didn’t like me working. So, I was going through this hard time emotionally, trying to be independent and assertive. Also, Warner Bros. wanted me to follow the same formula as Farrah Fawcett. But I felt like audiences wanted something else. They wanted an all-American country girl." "There is a certain amount of typecasting, sure," Bach reflected. "Everybody goes through that. But I know I’m an actress. And I have not played that part since I finished ‘Dukes of Hazzard.'" "I know who I am, and I’m not worried about it. And everything can’t be the biggest hit. You can't get the biggest part every single time. All I can do as an actress is deliver the work the best way I can. And I don’t mind if people still call me Daisy Duke or associate me with her. I think it’s cute and charming." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfec14d8d5dabda39602c6 DC Metro CEO fires back at critics hammering him for picture with National Guard troops te 2026-04-15T19:50:44.327Z DC Metro CEO fires back at critics hammering him for picture with National Guard troops Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) CEO and general manager Randy Clarke faced backlash after a social media post praising cooperation between Metro staff and National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C., drew criticism from some residents. Clarke addressed his critics directly while emphasizing respect for public servants. "Twitter sadly can bring out the worst in people & society," Clarke posted Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter. "I have deep respect for those that wear a uniform to serve our community & country; be it Metro staff or Nat’l Guard." "Opine on politics or hate on me, but please be nice to public servants who are just doing their jobs," he added. TRUMP’S DC CRIME OPERATION ‘PUTS SAFETY OF FAMILIES FIRST’ AS ARRESTS SURGE PAST 1,800: FBI DIRECTOR The response came after Clarke's Sunday X post highlighting what he described as a positive working relationship between Metro employees and National Guard troops stationed in the city. "[I] appreciate how our @wmata team & @DCGuard1802 have built a positive relationship during their shifts," Clarke said. "Our station manager was so happy to get a challenge coin from General Blanchard who was out personally checking in on his team." The National Guard has been deployed in Washington, D.C., in support roles tied to public safety and transit operations, including a presence in and around Metro stations. FEDERAL APPEALS COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ON DC NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT The original post drew criticism from some social media users who objected to both the symbolism and presence of military personnel in the city. "Law enforcement challenge coins, let alone the presence of National Guard troops in our city, should not be celebrated," one user wrote. "They're often nakedly anti the populace they're supposed to be serving." "The national guard should be no where near this city, and your embrace of them is an insult to all Washingtonians who are exhausted of living under military occupation," said another.  DC'S BID TO BLOCK TRUMP’S NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT HITS BASIC LEGAL SNAG: CAN’T SUE ITSELF However, another user pointed out WMATA had limited control over the troop presence. "In defense, Metro Forward didn't have a choice and are practically stuck with them. So trying to get along is the least they can do and it's working so far." A separate response from user Melik Abdul pushed back on the criticism of Clarke, referencing safety concerns within the transit system. "Laughing at the hurt feelings of folks who wouldn't even dare go into certain parts of town over safety fears," Abdul said. "But are now teeth-gnashing that a transit exec took photos with the National Guard." "Where were they, you ask? In the same transit system WMATA CEO Randy Clarke runs." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfea23d8d5dabda396027f Phoenix officer suspended for off-duty behavior, including allegedly sharing privileged information te 2026-04-15T19:42:27.920Z Phoenix officer suspended for off-duty behavior, including allegedly sharing privileged information 12News reported in April 2025 that AZ POST had launched an investigation into Officer Clark. A decision has been made on his suspension during an April meeting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe9f6d8d5dabda396024f Harvard president calls students ‘ignorant’ on Israel-Palestinian conflict te 2026-04-15T19:41:42.632Z Harvard president calls students ‘ignorant’ on Israel-Palestinian conflict The president of Harvard says he is "disappointed" by the Ivy League student body's ignorance and divide over the Israel-Palestinian conflict, as well as what he described as apathy toward understanding it. "If you’re going to have strong views about an issue, I would hope that at a university you would have the curiosity to learn the facts," Harvard President Alan M. Garber said at an event in Manhattan, The Harvard Crimson reported. The student newspaper reported that his remarks "mark a shift in emphasis for Garber, who has spent much of the past year warning about deteriorating conditions for free expression on campus." Garber previously said Harvard "went wrong" with faculty speaking out on political opinions in the classroom. HARVARD ALUM PRAISES TRUMP ADMIN TARGETING UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS POLICIES, HANDLING OF ANTISEMITISM The Harvard Crimson reported that Garber on Monday said he believes the issue goes beyond faculty, calling some student attitudes "disturbing" and "ignorant." He said he was particularly concerned that some students lack a full understanding of the issue and are unwilling to engage in debate. "What I really felt was most disturbing as a Jewish president, but also somebody who cares personally a lot about the issues that were being discussed, is the level of ignorance among people on all sides of this issue," Garber said. He added, "The lack of knowledge and this unwillingness to have open dialogue pain me even more." FEDERAL PROBE CLAIMS UNIVERSITIES ARE 'LEGITIMIZING AND AMPLIFYING ANTISEMITISM' Harvard has faced criticism following the university’s messaging regarding Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. The Department of Justice in March filed a lawsuit against the school "for race and national origin discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students." The lawsuit alleges that the university did not protect its Jewish and Israeli students by being "deliberately indifferent to a level of hostility on its campus so well-known across the nation that members of Congress were writing about it" and refusing "to enforce its campus rules against students who harass their Jewish and Israeli peers." STOP CALLING THIS BRINKMANSHIP. TRUMP'S HORMUZ MOVE IS THE REAL PRESSURE Garber last week said several of the claims in the lawsuit are "quite meritless." Fox News Digital reached out to Garber and Harvard for comment and was directed to previously reported remarks cited by The Harvard Crimson, including that "Garber has long framed his presidency as an opportunity to rebuild a robust campus discourse and healthy environment for free speech at Harvard. Just last month, Garber painted disagreement and competition between diverse viewpoints as ‘a prerequisite for academic rigor’ and central to the University’s academic mission in an address at Harvard’s annual Community and Campus Life Forum."  Garber took over as president in 2024. Previous Harvard president Claudine Gay resigned that year amid a plagiarism scandal and criticism of the school's handling of antisemitism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe9e2d8d5dabda3960246 Hunter Biden trashes Democratic leadership, hails Gavin Newsom as party's 'greatest warrior' te 2026-04-15T19:41:22.798Z Hunter Biden trashes Democratic leadership, hails Gavin Newsom as party's 'greatest warrior' Former President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, called California Gov. Gavin Newsom the "greatest warrior" the Democratic Party has during an interview posted to social media on Tuesday. "I think that we have an incredibly strong bench. I think that Gov. Newsom is probably the most articulate and greatest warrior we have out there — really loves the way in which he calls out the president," Biden told Luke Radel in an interview for MeidasTouch. Biden told Radel that a leader will emerge eventually after also naming Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. "But more than anything, we just have to unify — not just as Democrats. I’m kind of sick of party labels. I am disappointed in much of the Democratic Party, leadership in Congress, in the United States Senate," he said. GAVIN NEWSOM SAYS HE FEARS JD VANCE MAY BE ‘A LITTLE MORE DANGEROUS’ THAN TRUMP The ex-president's son then praised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "I look at somebody like Mayor Mamdani and I’m inspired, absolutely, completely inspired by the way in which he has not only won his election but the way that he’s leading now," he continued. Shapiro, Beshear and Newsom are considered potential 2028 candidates for Democrats, but no one has officially announced their candidacy. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran in 2024 instead of Biden after the former president decided to drop out, has said she's thinking about running again in 2028. 2025 LOOKBACK: MEDIA'S CREDIBILITY FRACTURES AGAIN AFTER BIDEN MENTAL DECLINE EXPOSED Biden's father returned to his alma mater, Syracuse University, Tuesday to celebrate the unveiling of his portrait, which will be permanently displayed in the law school's Law Library Reading Room. During remarks at the event, Biden compared a Black member of the school’s Board of Trustees to former President Barack Obama. "I always want to turn around to one guy and say… 'Barack, what are you doing?" Biden said as the audience laughed. Hunter Biden, during the interview with Radel, also acknowledged that he was "biased" when it came to the presidential pardon power. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I’m completely biased as it relates to what my dad did for me. I fully understand how uniquely situated I am in being privileged enough to have received a pardon from my father," he said. Hunter Biden also pointed fingers at the current first family in the interview, saying, "I don't think that the founders ever imagined Donald Trump. I don't think they ever imagined the Trump family." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe9bbd8d5dabda3960238 Omaha Police Fatally Shoot Woman Who Cut 3-Year-Old Boy With Knife at Walmart te 2026-04-15T19:40:43.471Z Omaha Police Fatally Shoot Woman Who Cut 3-Year-Old Boy With Knife at Walmart The woman forced the child, who was sitting in a cart, and his babysitter out of the store at knife point. She had the boy when police arrived, the department said. The shooting is under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe9a5d8d5dabda396020d UA lecture examines surveillance over tribal lands te 2026-04-15T19:40:21.019Z UA lecture examines surveillance over tribal lands A University of California professor brought a pointed message to the University of Arizona last month: the skies above Arizona's tribal lands are so crowded with drones, helicopters and surveillance towers that they amount to an assault on indigenous sovereignty. Felicity Amaya Schaeffer, who teaches critical race and ethnic studies and feminist studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, visited the Tohono O'odham Nation to research how U.S.-Mexico border enforcement, including the Department of Homeland Security's aerial surveillance, has impacted tribal lands. Residents told her that a clear and quiet sky is essential to the Tohono O'odham people, who regard it as a sacred connection to the sky world. "The airscape being so crowded with all of these surveillance, drones, and helicopters, it was like an assault on the aural landscape, like this quiet land was just assaulted by these surveillance machines," Schaeffer told attendees of the March 24 event hosted by the Confluence Center. "This really did something to their sovereignty, and their sovereignty was so connected to this sky." The lecture was part of a three-speaker series on surveillance cultures hosted by the UA Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory. "In Tucson, we are within the 100-mile border enforcement zone, which grants the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency enhanced authority for surveillance policing, subjecting our university community and neighbors to unique scrutiny," Harris Kornstein, assistant professor at the UA College of Humanities and the series' organizer, told Tucson Spotlight in an email. "Additionally, our area along the U.S.-Mexico border has historically been, and continues to be, a testing ground for many new surveillance and military technologies." For Schaeffer, that history of surveillance and militarization is inseparable from a longer pattern of colonial control over indigenous land. Felicity Amaya Schaeffer fielded questions from attendees after her March 24 lecture at the UA. Diana Ramos / Tucson Spotlight. She used the term "astro-colonialism" to describe how astronomy has functioned as a force of colonization, treating indigenous land as dead space to be developed and brought to life through water, agriculture and infrastructure. Occupations of tribal lands began in the 1970s and continue today, and a 2021 study found that indigenous peoples have lost 99% of their land. For years, the Tohono O'odham Reservation, situated along the U.S.-Mexico border, was considered an area with little federal oversight. "Media articles reflected the growing fear that the O'odham Reservation was an unmonitored zone where 'illegal aliens' could easily traverse, given the absence of security personnel checkpoints, or even border signs, warning, would be processors that they were now entering US territory," Schaeffer said. Many members have been detained or deported simply for traveling through their ancestral lands, according to the Tohono O'odham Nation's website. Following President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting immigration enforcement and border security, the Tohono O'odham Nation's Office of the Chairman and Vice Chairwoman released a statement encouraging Nation members to carry identification at all times, preferably a tribal ID, as tribes nationwide urged members to carry tribal identification cards and Certificates of Degree of Indian Blood amid concerns about heightened enforcement on and near reservation lands. "The Sonoran Desert is one of the most surveilled places in the entire United States," Schaeffer said. "Ironically, it's a homeland where my immigrant 'aliens' cross 'alien' land. Bridging together Latinx, immigration, and indigenous borderland studies. An important framework for me, personally, as my own family, migrated across the desert." Diana Ramos is a University of Arizona alum and Tucson Spotlight reporter. Contact her at diana@tucsonspotlight.org.   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/69dfe74fd8d5dabda39601a1 OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents te 2026-04-15T19:30:23.221Z OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents OpenAI has expanded the capabilities of its agent-building toolkit, as agentic AI continues to grow in popularity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe532d8d5dabda3960148 Sleeping without a pillow could have surprising health benefit, study suggests te 2026-04-15T19:21:22.256Z Sleeping without a pillow could have surprising health benefit, study suggests Sleeping with, or without, a pillow may have a sneaky impact on your health. New research suggests that skipping the pillow could help prevent the development of glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause vision loss or blindness. Glaucoma can be caused by elevated eye pressure, thinning of the optic nerve or fluid buildup, according to the Glaucoma Research Foundation. SLEEP PATTERNS COULD PREDICT RISK FOR DEMENTIA, CANCER AND STROKE, STUDY SUGGESTS The study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, found that eye pressure was higher in glaucoma patients who slept with two pillows compared to lying flat. Blood flow to the eye decreased in the high-pillow position. This may occur due to the neck bending forward, compressing the veins, the authors suggested. Glaucoma patients may benefit from avoiding sleep postures that put the neck in this position, they concluded. Dr. William Lu, medical director at Dreem Health, who was not involved in the study, called these findings "interesting and important." "It highlights how something as simple as sleep posture can influence intra-ocular pressure in people with glaucoma," the San Francisco-based expert told Fox News Digital. COMMON SLEEP AID COULD BE QUIETLY INTERFERING WITH YOUR REST, STUDY SUGGESTS "That said, this is still early research, and it doesn’t mean pillows are inherently harmful – it’s more about how they’re used and the degree of elevation." The key takeaway is "balance and personalization," Lu said. Most people don’t need to eliminate pillows, but should avoid "extreme positions," such as sleeping with the head sharply elevated or with the neck bent at an awkward angle, he noted. Sleeping without a pillow can help promote a more neutral neck alignment for some people, especially those who sleep on their backs, according to Lu. "That can reduce strain on the cervical spine and may improve comfort or reduce morning stiffness," he said. "In certain cases, it may also reduce pressure points that come from overly thick or unsupportive pillows." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Going pillow-free isn’t ideal for side sleepers, who often need a pillow to keep the head aligned with the spine, Lu added. "Without one, the neck can tilt downward and create strain over time," he said. "For others, skipping a pillow can worsen snoring or airway positioning, and people with existing neck or shoulder issues may actually feel worse without proper support." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER For those who have glaucoma or are at higher risk, Lu recommends discussing sleep posture with a healthcare provider and aiming for a position that keeps the head and neck aligned without excessive elevation. "Small adjustments in sleep setup can be a simple but meaningful way to support overall health," he said. In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Saema Tahir, a board-certified sleep disorder specialist in New York City, said these findings align with prior research showing that "how you elevate your head matters." "Elevating the head of the bed itself can reduce eye pressure, but using multiple pillows may not have the same effect – and could even be counterproductive in some cases," she said. Tahir stressed that there is "very limited high-quality evidence" showing health benefits from sleeping without a pillow. "What matters most is maintaining proper alignment of the cervical spine, and that varies from person to person," she said. "Without adequate support, especially for side sleepers, the neck can fall out of alignment." This can manifest as neck pain and stiffness, morning headaches, or shoulder and arm discomfort. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "So, for many people, especially side sleepers, skipping a pillow can actually make sleep quality worse," the expert said. "For those with glaucoma or at risk should avoid sleeping face-down with pressure on the eyes and should be cautious with very high or stacked pillows … Be mindful of side sleeping, as the lower eye can experience higher pressure." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe51ed8d5dabda396013f Widow, son of late Chicago commissioner found shot dead inside home in suspected homicide te 2026-04-15T19:21:02.805Z Widow, son of late Chicago commissioner found shot dead inside home in suspected homicide A prominent Chicago family is at the center of a double homicide investigation after the widow and son of late Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer were found shot to death Tuesday inside a West Side home. Officers responded to the responded to the North Lawndale home just before 6 p.m. local time Tuesday where they found Deer's widow, Barbara Deer, 51, and son, Kaleb Deer, 23, shot to death, FOX 32 Chicago reported. Barbara Deer suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and Kaleb Deer had been shot in the head, according to the report. It is unclear what led to the discovery of the bodies. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF KILLING CHICAGO COLLEGE STUDENT TO FACE COURT AFTER TUBERCULOSIS DELAY Police noted a weapon was found at the scene, though its details have not yet been publicly released. Neighbor Rev. Chris Griffin told WGN-TV there was suspicious activity at the Deer household before police responded, noting he received a call to "check on someone in Barbara’s home." "We didn’t know what was going on," Griffin told the outlet. "When we got here, the house was locked, both doors were closed, their dog was outside barking, which is not normal. … The dog had been out for over an hour, and that was a little bit of a red flag." The deaths are being investigated as homicide, according to the report. No arrests have been announced. Barbara Deer, a North Lawndale native, married her high school sweetheart, Dennis Deer, 51, who died in 2024 following a double lung transplant, FOX 32 and WGN-TV reported. She was active in the community, volunteering and sitting on various community committees. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe4f7d8d5dabda3960132 Yale Report Finds Colleges Deserve Blame for Higher Education’s Problems te 2026-04-15T19:20:23.569Z Yale Report Finds Colleges Deserve Blame for Higher Education’s Problems A 10-member committee offered a brutal assessment of academia’s role in creating the forces challenging American colleges and universities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe33ed8d5dabda395ff05 How Republicans in Congress could fully fund ICE for years to come — and maybe do more te 2026-04-15T19:13:02.465Z How Republicans in Congress could fully fund ICE for years to come — and maybe do more U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detain an observer after making arrests in January in Minneapolis. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are once again looking toward the complex budget reconciliation process as a way to achieve some of their policy goals without Democratic votes.  GOP leaders were able to use the special pathway last year to approve the “big, beautiful” law that extended tax cuts, overhauled and cut Medicaid, provided hundreds of billions in extra funding for the departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and raised the country’s debt limit by $5 trillion, among other provisions.  Now, Republicans will try to use the process at least one more time to provide years of funding to the Department of Homeland Security amid a two-month shutdown, with none of the constraints on immigration enforcement that Democrats have sought.  Democrats’ push to rein in enforcement after federal immigration officers shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis led to a record-breaking stalemate over the annual DHS appropriations bill.  The funding lapse hasn’t yet affected Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, DHS agencies which Republicans bolstered in the last reconciliation bill. But it has had an impact on the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration. Reconciliation will require Republicans in the House and Senate to be almost completely unified on their goals, especially if the party tries to include elements of a hot-button voter identification bill called the SAVE America Act or other policies that don’t have a significant impact on federal revenue, spending, or the debt limit.  What goes in and what is kept out of another reconciliation package will become increasingly important to GOP leaders’ reelection message as the country moves closer to November’s midterm elections.  Why use budget reconciliation?  Regular bills need a simple majority vote to pass the House, but at least 60 senators need to vote to end debate in that chamber. This step, sometimes called the legislative filibuster, or cloture, forces bipartisanship on most legislation, unless it moves through the reconciliation process.  Budget reconciliation bills are exempt from that Senate rule.  So why haven’t Republicans used reconciliation to enact all of their policy goals and campaign promises since taking over unified control last year?  Budget reconciliation bills must follow a specific process and meet strict requirements in the Senate, known as the Byrd rule, named for former West Virginia Democratic Sen. Robert Byrd. Very simply, this requires reconciliation bills to address federal spending, revenue, or debt in a way that is not deemed “merely incidental” by the Senate parliamentarian.  How complicated could reconciliation really be? Very. First, the House and Senate must adopt a budget resolution with identical sets of reconciliation instructions for committees. Those guidelines will give committee leaders either a minimum amount to spend during the next decade or a maximum amount they can add to the deficit during that window.  The Senate cannot approve the budget resolution without going through a marathon amendment voting session referred to as a vote-a-rama, which typically lasts well into the night.  A budget resolution is a tax and spending blueprint, sort of like a blueprint for building a house before you’ve actually gotten a mortgage or purchased any land. It’s a proposal, but it doesn’t actually change tax law or spend any money.  Once the budget is adopted, the House committees that receive reconciliation instructions must draft, debate and vote to send their bill to the Budget Committee.  Then, the Budget Committee bundles all of the reconciliation bills together in one package and sends it to the House floor, where lawmakers must vote to send it to the Senate, where things get even more complex.  What happens next? Before a reconciliation bill goes to the Senate floor, it moves through something referred to as the “Byrd bath,” where the Senate parliamentarian determines if each provision fits the strict rules.  Senate leaders can take up the House-passed version of the bill or work through the committee process on their side of the Capitol. Typically, the upper chamber goes directly to the floor and amends the House-passed bill.  The Senate then goes through another vote-a-rama session, giving the minority party, currently Democrats, the chance to put all 100 lawmakers in that chamber on the record about various proposals in the bill.  That process will be especially challenging this year, with Democrats looking to institute guardrails on immigration enforcement activities and get Republicans up for reelection on the record over some of the most pressing issues facing the country.  If the Senate makes any changes to the House-passed bill, it must go back to that chamber for final approval before it can go to President Donald Trump for his signature.  If the Senate approves a bill identical to the one passed by the House, it would go to Trump without needing another House vote.  What exactly is the Byrd rule? Elements in the bill would violate that rule if they: Didn’t change revenue, spending, or the debt limit.  Change revenue or spending in a way deemed “merely incidental.” Change policy outside the jurisdiction of the authorizing committee. Didn’t comply with the committee’s reconciliation instructions in the budget resolution. Increases the deficit past the budget window (usually 10 years). Change Social Security in any way, shape, or form. How many times can Republicans use reconciliation? Is it unlimited?  They have two more chances during this Congress but are limited by how many budget resolutions they can adopt.  GOP leaders used the fiscal 2025 budget resolution to set up passage of the “big, beautiful” law. They can write a fiscal 2026 budget resolution for one more round and then use the fiscal 2027 budget resolution to run through a third reconciliation process, if they want to.  Fiscal years for the federal government begin on Oct. 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe329d8d5dabda395fee9 Leavitt shows off US Triumphal Arch, with plans to be released Thursday te 2026-04-15T19:12:41.176Z Leavitt shows off US Triumphal Arch, with plans to be released Thursday White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt closed Wednesday's daily press briefing with more renderings of President Donald Trump's new 250-foot "United States Triumphal Arch." The Interior Department will submit plans for the "architectural masterpiece" to honor the "enduring triumph of the American spirit" in Washington, D.C., as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations, Leavitt told the White House press corps. "It's quite beautiful, as you can see," Leavitt said, sharing poster renderings. "And this monumental arch will beam at 250 feet tall in honor of 250 years." It will rise on vacant green space at Memorial Circle on Columbia Island, a National Park Service-managed island in the Potomac River, according to Leavitt, adding that plans would be submitted Thursday. AMERICA 250 ORGANIZERS UNVEIL SWEEPING PLANS FOR THE COUNTRY'S HISTORIC BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION "The United States Triumphal Arch will be outfitted with beautiful artwork and depictions celebrating the success of the American people over our 250-year history and the enduring triumph of the American spirit," she continued. "Long after everyone in this room is gone, our children and grandchildren will remain inspired by this national monument. Beginning construction this year on the architectural arch is a fitting way to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence." While Trump has faced obstruction in the building of his privately funded $400 million White House ballroom, Leavitt said the arch project should draw bipartisan backing. FAMED NATIONAL PARK DROPS 'ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANT' BAN AHEAD OF AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY "Great nations build beautiful structures that cultivate national pride and love of country, and this Triumphal Arch should be a project that all Americans of all political persuasions can support, because it's a monument for every American to celebrate 250 years of our nation's proud history," Leavitt concluded. The announcement adds a large-scale capital project to the White House’s expanding Freedom 250 agenda, which the administration has been promoting across official White House channels in recent weeks. Leavitt did not disclose a cost estimate, construction timeline beyond this year, or details on how the project would be reviewed under federal planning and preservation rules. She also did not say whether Congress would need to authorize funding. The proposed site, Memorial Circle at the northern end of Columbia Island, sits just off the approaches to Arlington Memorial Bridge and near the George Washington Memorial Parkway, placing the project in a prominent ceremonial corridor linking Washington and Arlington. Leavitt said the administration would have "many more announcements" tied to the 250th anniversary in the coming months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe315d8d5dabda395fee0 Leavitt puts Democrats on defense as ‘disgusting’ allegations against Swalwell mount te 2026-04-15T19:12:21.384Z Leavitt puts Democrats on defense as ‘disgusting’ allegations against Swalwell mount White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed Democrats on Wednesday over mounting sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, questioning what they knew and why no one spoke out sooner. "I think the accusations and allegations against former Representative Swalwell are despicable and disgusting," said Leavitt. "It's also quite plausible that there were many other Democrats in this town on Capitol Hill who knew about his, perhaps illegal behavior, certainly his disgusting and inappropriate behavior," said Leavitt. Swalwell announced Monday that he would step down from the House after four women came forward accusing the longtime congressman of assault. The mounting allegations, which ultimately derailed his political future, followed his decision to exit California’s 2026 gubernatorial race just a day earlier.  KASH PATEL TAUNTS SWALWELL WITH FBI SIT-DOWN AS RESIGNATION FALLOUT GROWS Leavitt urged journalists to press lawmakers on why no one spoke out sooner, specifically calling out Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. "Ask Democrats in power how they knew about such despicable behavior from one of their elected representatives for so long, but never said or did anything about it," said Leavitt. Gallego on Monday accused his close congressional ally and longtime friend of living a double life. "I want to be clear: I had no knowledge of the allegations of assault, harassment, and predatory behavior against Eric Swalwell," Gallego said in a statement following Swalwell dropping out of California's 2026 gubernatorial race. 5TH ACCUSER COMES FORWARD AGAINST REP ERIC SWALWELL AHEAD OF EXPECTED RESIGNATION Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also denied having any knowledge of Swalwell’s alleged behavior, saying she had "none whatsoever" in response to a reporter. Pelosi added Swalwell’s resignation announcement Monday was a "smart decision" and the "right thing to do" after a wave of allegations threatened to force his ouster. Fox News Digital reached out to Gallego’s office for comment. Fox News Digital’s Adam Pack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe301d8d5dabda395fed7 GOP holds with Trump on Iran war, but cracks emerge as deadline nears te 2026-04-15T19:12:01.708Z GOP holds with Trump on Iran war, but cracks emerge as deadline nears Republicans aren’t ready to jump ship against President Donald Trump's Iran war, as evidenced by another failed attempt to handcuff his war powers in the Middle East, but they also aren’t lining up to support a prolonged conflict. Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution from Senate Democrats for a fourth time on Tuesday as Operation Epic Fury entered its 46th day. It comes as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is nearing its end, and talks toward a broader peace agreement remain tenuous. Democrats initially started their war powers strategy to compel Secretary of State Marco Rubio and War Secretary Pete Hegseth to testify publicly on the administration’s rationale behind the conflict. They argued that Iran posed no imminent threat, making the war unconstitutional without congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution. ROGUE DEM BUCKS PARTY ON TRUMP WAR POWERS, CALLS IRAN ‘47-YEAR-OLD WAR CRIME’ Now, they’ve loaded up six new resolutions to continue that push. "We're going to have a debate and a vote every week in the United States Senate until either this war comes to an end or our Republican colleagues decide to do their constitutional duty," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said. Most Republicans, for now, aren’t breaking with the president. But a 60-day deadline that will require either Congress to weigh in or Trump to cease hostilities is fast approaching, and it’s raising questions among some in the GOP. Under the War Powers Resolution, Trump has 60 days until Congress is required to weigh in and either authorize or disapprove of the war. If the latter, the administration has 30 days to draw down forces in Iran. SCHUMER BLASTS TRUMP’S IRAN WAR AS FAILURE, MOVES TO REIN IN HIS WAR POWERS AMID CEASEFIRE "The president needs to come to Congress in the absence of some imminent threat to the country or an attack on the country, to seek an authorization," Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said. "Otherwise, it's illegal to make war as he's doing." Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, who has bucked Trump before on Venezuela but toed the party line on Iran, is drafting an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) on the war in Iran, describing the effort in an interview with The New York Times as a way to put parameters around Operation Epic Fury. When asked by Fox News Digital if she was still working on the AUMF, she said, "Uh huh, I’m working on so much." Whether Republicans will support the administration and authorize the war remains an open question. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who has sided with Senate Democrats on each effort to handcuff Trump's war powers, wouldn’t say how he’d vote on a potential AUMF. TOP GOP HAWK GRAHAM WARNS IRAN DEAL HAS ‘TROUBLING ASPECTS’ AS CEASEFIRE BEGINS "I'm not for the war in Iran, I think it’s a war of choice but not my choice," he said. Others see an AUMF as a potentially useful tool, if successful, for Trump and his efforts in the Middle East. "I think maybe an AUMF could be an advantage for the president, to say, even Congress is here for the long time, removing the political calculation that maybe the president doesn't have Congress’ support," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said. Still, the economic toll at the pump and on goods is making Republicans’ constituents feel the immediate pain of the conflict. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., acknowledged the crunch that the war was having on the cost of fertilizer in his agriculture-heavy state, but he questioned the authority of the War Powers Resolution. "If you accept the war powers as being constitutional, it would be the threshold under which that law would apply," Thune said. "But I think, you know, at least right now, the steps that have been taken so far I think have been very effective and successful. But we do, they need a plan out, how to wind this down, how to get an outcome." Democrats still argue that the war was illegal to begin with and have no plans of letting up on their war powers push, even as the deadline nears. "If the president has a plan, he can come to Congress and ask for authorization, and we can have the debate we should have had beforehand," Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe2eed8d5dabda395fece Billy Ray Cyrus defends Trump, says being commander in chief is a 'tough job' te 2026-04-15T19:11:42.104Z Billy Ray Cyrus defends Trump, says being commander in chief is a 'tough job' Country music legend Billy Ray Cyrus defended President Donald Trump in a new interview, calling the presidency a "tough job" and urging Americans to pray for the country. While discussing his upcoming album, the conversation turned to politics, and when asked if the president should be less divisive, Cyrus pointed to his upbringing. "I can’t speak to his voice — he’s the president," Cyrus told Sky News. "My dad was a Democrat and served in the Kentucky legislature for over 20 years, but my dad always said, ‘When the president asks you to do something, you do it, son.’" The country star has spanned both sides of the political aisle, describing himself as a Democrat before endorsing Trump’s reelection bid in 2024 with a photo of the two together. He also played at the Liberty Ball in January 2025 to mark Trump’s return to the White House. COUNTRY STAR TRACY LAWRENCE CALLS OUT ‘DIVISIVE’ POLITICAL CLIMATE: MUSIC SHOULD BRING US 'ALL TOGETHER’ Cyrus said he respects the office of the president, regardless of party. "I’ve had both Democratic and Republican presidents. Served with Bill Clinton, with President Obama. Mr. Bush, Mr. Bush’s dad and Mr. Trump," Cyrus said. "Being president’s a tough job. I pray for our country. I pray for our president and I pray for our world," he added. The singer’s performance at the Liberty Ball drew criticism online after technical glitches. Cyrus later told People magazine the honor of the invitation outweighed the equipment issues. JOHN RICH CHOOSES 'A BLOODY NOSE' OVER STAYING SILENT IN THE FACE OF CANCEL CULTURE "I wouldn’t have missed the honor of playing this event whether my microphone, guitar and monitors worked or not. I was there because President Donald J. Trump invited me." "I had a ball at the Liberty Ball last night, and I’ve learned through all these years when the producer says, 'You’re on,' you go entertain the folks even if the equipment goes to hell. I was there for the people, and we had a blast. That’s called rock n' roll!!!" Shortly after the performance, his adopted son Trace Cyrus posted a public message, saying he was unsure what the singer was "struggling with" and that the family is concerned. COUNTRY STAR ZAC BROWN WARNS ‘POVERTY OF SPIRIT’ AND LACK OF STRUGGLE ARE RUINING AMERICAN KIDS "We are all hanging on to memories of the man we once knew & hoping for the day he returns. You’re not healthy Dad & everyone is noticing it," Trace wrote on Instagram. "Just like I showed up for you at mamaws funeral when you didn’t expect me to I’m still here right now," he added. Cyrus responded with his own message on YouTube. "Sunday callin," he captioned his post. "Giving thanks for the California Rain. Praying for the brokenhearted and their pain. Praying for my family. For my children… sons and daughters… and their mother. Let this moment be the start of healing for us all. 'The past does not equal the future.' Amen." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe2dad8d5dabda395fec5 Taylor Momsen rushed to hospital after venomous spider bite during AC/DC tour te 2026-04-15T19:11:22.679Z Taylor Momsen rushed to hospital after venomous spider bite during AC/DC tour Taylor Momsen is powering through a frightening health scare on tour. Momsen, 32, revealed a venomous spider bite landed her in the hospital while touring in Mexico City. The actress-turned-singer has shared updates with fans, revealing she received treatment from doctors in Mexico after the bite "did a number" on her system. "Hospital today, show tomorrow, poisonous spiders are NO BUENO," Momsen wrote on Instagram on April 14. "but the show must go on, see you tomorrow Mexico City!" Momsen posted an update Wednesday writing, "Or I just spend the night in the hospital…thank you to the amazing doctors who, well, they know." MEGAN THEE STALLION RUSHED TO HOSPITAL AFTER BROADWAY SHOW STOPS MID-PERFORMANCE The "Gossip Girl" star first revealed the spider bite a week ago in an update to fans. "So it wouldn’t be an AC/DC tour if I didn’t get bit…this time a massive spider decided to take a chunk out of me and its venom did a number on my system so had to have the wonderful doctors in Mexico come and deliver quite the shot before the show last night…add it to the list!" she wrote on Instagram. "Spider woman? Batgirl? WTF" CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Momsen was seemingly referencing the time she was attacked by a bat while performing on stage. "There's a f---ing flying bat on my leg right now," Momsen said during a 2024 concert in Spain, according to E! News. "Can someone help me please?" "Gracias!" the outlet reported she said as someone removed the bat from her leg. "It's all right. And the bat's fine. He's gonna be my new friend." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Momsen later shared the bat had actually bitten her. "He was cute, but yes he bit me," she wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post, according to the outlet. "so rabies shots for the next two weeks." "Thanks to all the staff at the hospital who dubbed me #batgirl after seeing it on the local news that morning," she continued. "That's one for the books!!!!" Momsen rose to fame as a child actress, first capturing attention as Cindy Lou Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" before becoming a teen star on the hit series "Gossip Girl." She made a bold pivot to music at the height of her acting career. She joined The Pretty Reckless band as the lead singer, reshaping her public image. The band went on to score multiple No. 1 hits. With albums like "Going to Hell" and "Death by Rock and Roll," Momsen established herself as a serious force in rock music, ultimately redefining her career from TV star to chart-topping rock frontwoman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe2c7d8d5dabda395febc Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack, IDF says te 2026-04-15T19:11:03.093Z Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack, IDF says Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terrorist group, saw its command structure across Lebanon come under what Israeli officials described as one of the most devastating blows of the war April 8. Nearly simultaneously, explosions tore through Beirut, Lebanon, the Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon as roughly 50 Israeli aircraft struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets. The targets were not rocket launchers or weapons depots, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), but the nerve centers of the organization: command rooms, intelligence headquarters and offices where Hezbollah commanders planned the next stage of the fight. The strike marked a new phase in the war between Israel and Hezbollah, which erupted March 2 after Hezbollah entered the conflict in support of Iran — one day after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Since then, Hezbollah has fired rockets, drones and anti-tank missiles into northern Israel, while Israel has responded with widening airstrikes and a ground offensive inside southern Lebanon. BROTHER OF MICHIGAN SYNAGOGUE ATTACKER WAS HEZBOLLAH TERRORIST, ISRAEL ALLEGES "Within only a minute, the IDF eliminated 250 Hezbollah terrorists in three areas simultaneously," the Israeli military said in a statement, adding that the assessment is still ongoing.  IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani told Fox News Digital the strike was the result of weeks of intelligence work. Israeli intelligence agencies tracked Hezbollah operatives as they moved between apartments, offices and safe houses across Lebanon. "The timing had to do with the preparations," Shoshani said. "There was weeks of amazing intelligence." Asked whether the operation showed Israel still has deep penetration inside Hezbollah despite months of war, Shoshani pointed to the scale of the attack. "The fact that we were able to find 250 terrorists hiding in different locations in Lebanon, many of them in locations for recent weeks, eliminating them in real time, I think the capabilities speak for themselves," he said. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Wednesday's strikes. "The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific," said United Nations Human Rights Chief Volker Türk. "Such carnage, within hours of agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran, defies belief." Hezbollah said the day after the attack that it fired rockets at Israel, "This response will continue until the Israeli-American aggression against our country and our people ceases," the group said in a statement. IDF UNCOVERS HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS STASH INSIDE HOSPITAL IN LEBANON The strike drew a comparison to the "beeper" operation in September 2024, when thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah operatives exploded almost simultaneously across Lebanon and Syria in an operation widely attributed to Israel. The blasts killed more than 40 people and wounded roughly 4,000, according to Lebanese authorities, while Hezbollah later acknowledged that about 1,500 fighters were taken out of action. The operation shattered Hezbollah's communications network and became the benchmark in Israel for a strike that fundamentally changed the battlefield. "The beeper had more of an effective injuries that was the purpose of it," Shoshani said. "But both targeted hundreds of terrorists, and within 60 seconds." Like the beeper operation, he said, the April 8 strike was intended not just to kill operatives but to throw Hezbollah into disarray. "It was important to the aspect of creating disarray, of breaking their chain of command, breaking their command and patrol capabilities, and kind of tilting the organization out of balance," he said. A former Israeli intelligence official, speaking on background, said the strike may not have reached the level of the beeper operation, but appeared to hit an unusually broad layer of Hezbollah's middle ranks.  Hezbollah remains in shock from the blow, according to the former official, even if that has not yet been reflected in a drop in its rocket fire. But he cautioned against judging the operation only by the number of people killed. The real measure, he said, is whether the strike changes the course of the war and leaves Hezbollah less able to operate. The IDF said many of those killed belonged to Hezbollah's Radwan Force — Hezbollah's most capable and best-trained combat unit, intelligence apparatus, missile units and aerial Unit 127.  The Israeli military said most of the targets were embedded inside civilian areas. "Most of the infrastructure that was struck was located within the heart of the civilian population," the IDF said. HEZBOLLAH, IRAN UNLEASH COORDINATED CLUSTER BOMB STRIKES ON ISRAEL IN MAJOR ESCALATION Shoshani said Israel warned civilians to evacuate before the strikes, but Hezbollah moved its operatives into new civilian locations. "When we gave the warnings for areas, civilians moved out, then Hezbollah saw that they moved out and started hiding behind civilians in new locations," he said. Despite the blow, Israeli officials say Hezbollah remains a major threat. Shoshani said the group, which before the war possessed between 150,000 and 200,000 rockets and missiles, still has the ability to fire into Israel. "They still are a real threat for our civilians," he said. The strike comes as Israel and Lebanon opened their first direct talks in more than three decades at the U.S. State Department in Washington.  Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has signaled willingness to discuss normalization and the eventual disarmament of Hezbollah, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted there will be no ceasefire until Hezbollah is dismantled and pushed back from the border. Within hours of the diplomatic opening, Israeli warplanes again struck Lebanon and Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe2a0d8d5dabda395feb0 Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers te 2026-04-15T19:10:24.105Z Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers For the fourth time since the war began, G.O.P. senators successfully fended off an effort to constrain the president. But there were signs of growing unease among Republicans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe0ebd8d5dabda395fe65 Flagstaff baseball, Adams win pitchers' duel as defense shines te 2026-04-15T19:03:07.442Z Flagstaff baseball, Adams win pitchers' duel as defense shines Jace Adams tossed a complete game shutout with 9 strikeouts. Three double plays in the first three innings paved the way for a tight victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe0d7d8d5dabda395fe5c Flagstaff softball adds to historic year in win over Prescott te 2026-04-15T19:02:47.405Z Flagstaff softball adds to historic year in win over Prescott Molly Speer went 3 for 3 with a double and home run in Flagstaff's ninth win in 10 games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe0c3d8d5dabda395fe53 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino names Tess Rhoton as new volleyball head coach te 2026-04-15T19:02:27.097Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino names Tess Rhoton as new volleyball head coach A look at how local teams have fared recently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe0afd8d5dabda395fe4a Lawmakers advance bill criminalizing warnings about impending ICE arrests te 2026-04-15T19:02:07.130Z Lawmakers advance bill criminalizing warnings about impending ICE arrests Key Points Arizona lawmakers advance bill criminalizing warnings about ICE arrests Democrats argue bill violates First Amendment rights to free speech Lawmakers included a “severability” clause in the bill for legal challenges State lawmakers are advancing a Republican proposal to make criminals out of those who warn others that they are in “imminent or ongoing” threat of being arrested or picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Legislative Democrats say SB 1635 is so broad that it would allow police to arrest someone for simply warning their neighbors that ICE is in the neighborhood. And that, they argue, is a violation of First Amendment rights. Sen. John Kavanagh acknowledged the original version of his legislation could have been interpreted to do that. In fact, the Fountain Hills Republican admitted he crafted it after Democratic state Sen. Analise Ortiz posted the location of ICE agents in her Phoenix neighborhood. The measure specifically targets activities not just like that but even people blowing whistles to warn of the presence of federal agents. But Kavanagh conceded that would not pass constitutional muster. So he said the new version, the one just approved by the House, is intentionally narrower, targeting only those who notify someone who they know is being sought by law enforcement. Kavanagh said there are already laws that make it a crime to physically obstruct police who are trying to make an arrest, but nothing to criminalize those who obstruct police by warning those the police are seeking. The measure has alarmed Democrats. “It targets speech,” said Rep. Nancy Gutierrez. “It criminalizes communications itself.” The problem, said the Tucson Democrat, is the breadth of what the legislation defines as an illegal warning. That includes everything from bells and whistles to electronic communications, gestures, written messages and even “any other method of conveying information” that is not specifically listed. “My colleagues and I have reached out to our communities when we are hearing about ICE in a neighborhood and when we are wanting to prevent the random kidnapping of our citizens,” Gutierrez explained. “So we let people know: This has been seen at this corner or at this grocery store, or people have been seen here, be careful if you are in that area,” she said. “This bill would make that illegal.” Kavanagh, however, contends that’s not what the bill does — at least not now. He added language to his original Senate bill to say that a crime occurs only when it is designed to hinder, delay or prevent the lawful arrest of another “specific” person. That, Kavanagh explained, eliminates the possibility of arrest for someone who simply warns others that there are ICE officers — or any other law enforcement — in the area. He said the law would apply only when someone knew that another specific person was being sought and then warned that other person. Gutierrez, however, said she remains unconvinced that the language is narrow enough — and that the state should make such acts a Class 1 misdemeanor carrying up to six months in county jail and a $2,500 fine. Consider, she said, if she has a neighbor whose legal status may be in question. That, Gutierrez said, could include people who have followed the law and applied for asylum — people who are still being swept up by ICE as they go to their immigration hearings. “I go to that neighbor and say, ‘Hey, ICE is coming to our neighborhood,’ then I can be arrested for telling my neighbor because it’s one specific person?” she asked. Ditto, Gutierrez said, if she finds out that immigration officials are coming to a school. “Why shouldn’t I be able to say specifically to a family, ‘Hey, you don’t want to be here. This is what we’re hearing is happening,’” Gutierrez said. Kavanagh, however, said that she would remain free to do just that even if his bill becomes law. And the key, he said, is that provision which says it’s only illegal if someone is warning a “specific” person that law enforcement is coming for them. “You don’t even know if the police are coming for that person,” Kavanagh said of Gutierrez’s example. So what would qualify as illegal under Kavanagh’s proposal? “If police get out of the car and said, ‘All right, let’s serve this warrant on Joe Blow’ and you quickly walk to the back yard where you know he is barbecuing and said, ‘ICE is here to get you,’ then it would (be illegal),” he said. Kavanagh, a former police officer, acknowledged that, if he had his way, the legislation would read exactly the way the Democrats fear. But that, he said, isn’t an option. “Courts have ruled that it’s a First Amendment right to post on the internet ‘Police are on Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street,’ ” Kavanagh said. “It’s a First Amendment right if you see ICE coming down the street to blow a whistle and say, ‘ICE is here,’ ” he said. And that, said Kavanagh, required him to recraft his bill to avoid those constitutional issues. But House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos isn’t convinced that the lines Kavanagh said his legislation draws are as clearly as the senator suggests. The Laveen Democrat said he still believes that what’s in SB1635 could make criminals out of people who he believes are really doing nothing wrong. “This bill includes a lot of language including things like ‘interference’ or ‘assisting’ or ‘harbor’ that are undefined,” De Los Santos said. “Because they’re undefined they are vague and could be used in a sweeping manner, in an overly broad manner,” he said. “And my fear is that, because of the poor draftsmanship of the bill, it is not only unconstitutional but potentially you could have a case where somebody could be arrested or charged with crimes simply for going around and educating their community about their rights.” While Kavanagh said he’s convinced the legislation as it now stands will withstand legal challenge, it still was designed with the possibility that a court could find that parts are unconstitutional. Kavanagh included a “severability” clause. It says if any part of the act — or even how it is applied to any person or circumstance — is found by a court to be legally invalid, it does not invalidate the entire statute. The post Lawmakers advance bill criminalizing warnings about impending ICE arrests first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe098d8d5dabda395fe23 Turning Point spokesperson describes 'chilling moment' Erika Kirk was sidelined from JD Vance event te 2026-04-15T19:01:44.048Z Turning Point spokesperson describes 'chilling moment' Erika Kirk was sidelined from JD Vance event Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet described the moment that threats forced Erika Kirk to pull out of a University of Georgia event, calling the situation "a really unfortunate experience." "To see the security team tell us, 'We cannot guarantee your safety, we recommend that you don't do this,' was a really chilling moment for all of us to kind of have to internalize and experience and realize that Erika Kirk['s] children are one parent away from being orphans," Kolvet said Wednesday. "And sometimes you just have to say, 'Listen, what's most important is your safety, is your security and your children, your family. Let your team handle this. Let us do what we can do." ANTHROPIC'S DEMOCRATIC TIES UNDER FIRE AS TRUMP ADMIN SEVERS PENTAGON CONTRACTS Kirk was scheduled to appear alongside Vice President JD Vance at the Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, but ultimately withdrew following the threats. Kolvet sat alongside Vance at the event, standing in for Kirk. While "horrified" by the development, Kolvet said he was "honored" to "stand in and pinch hit." PENTAGON’S AI BATTLE WILL HELP DECIDE WHO CONTROLS OUR MOST POWERFUL MILITARY TECH "I think it's the first time that we've ever had to make that decision in Turning Point history," he said. "But everything that happened with Charlie, obviously his assassination, we're still grieving that, and you saw what happened with Savanah Hernandez, one of our TPUSA Frontlines reporters in Minneapolis," he added, referring to an attack on Hernandez earlier this week. Kolvet said the recent incidents have heightened security concerns for the organization, emphasizing the need to prioritize safety amid what he described as an increasingly volatile environment. Kirk addressed her absence in a post on X, writing: "I was so looking forward to tonight’s event at the @universityofga with our Vice President @JDVance, but after all our family has been through, I take my security team’s recommendations extremely seriously. Thank you to our amazing Georgia chapter for your support. God bless you all!" Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe06dd8d5dabda395fdf9 Feds will require data centers to show their power bills te 2026-04-15T19:01:01.007Z Feds will require data centers to show their power bills In a first, the U.S. Energy Information Agency said it will require data centers to disclose details of their energy use. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe058d8d5dabda395fdf0 LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet te 2026-04-15T19:00:40.945Z LinkedIn data shows AI isn’t to blame for hiring decline… yet LinkedIn says hiring is down 20% since 2022, but blames higher interest rates — not AI — for the slowdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfe045d8d5dabda395fde7 Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI te 2026-04-15T19:00:21.048Z Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI The startup says it grew its ARR by $70 million in just 20 months after launching an AI agent platform for marketers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfde2ad8d5dabda395fda2 Alex Vesia emotional after save with healthcare workers who helped family through daughter's death in stands te 2026-04-15T18:51:22.574Z Alex Vesia emotional after save with healthcare workers who helped family through daughter's death in stands Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia admitted he was almost in tears after striking out three New York Mets hitters in a row to close a 2-1 victory at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. It’s usually not Vesia’s job to close games, but with Edwin Diaz dealing with arm fatigue, manager Dave Roberts called upon him to face Jorge Polanco, Bo Bichette and Francisco Alvarez while clinging to a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning. But he was up for the challenge. It also happened to be healthcare appreciation night at Dodger Stadium, and some of those honored in the crowd that night were by Vesia’s side through a horrific time for the veteran left-hander. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Vesia and his wife lost their infant daughter last October – just five days after she was born. Before the 2025 World Series, Vesia left the team, citing a "deeply personal matter," and he never pitched in the thrilling Fall Classic that ensued with the Toronto Blue Jays. On Tuesday night, some of those healthcare workers who cared for Vesia and his family through the hard time were in the stands to support him. And they went ballistic as his performance shaped out to be a good one. DODGERS PITCHER'S WIFE LIVES THROUGH 'BITTER SWEET' OPENING DAY MONTHS AFTER INFANT DAUGHTER'S DEATH Cameras panned to the group of healthcare workers that were there for Vesia, and they were on their feet jumping and cheering every time he got a strikeout. When Alvarez was called for a check-swing strike three to end the game, Vesia reacted in elation as he celebrated the victory. During a post-game interview, he pointed up to the suite where those healthcare workers cheered him on and spoke about their impact. "I’m going to cry, man. This is a very emotional day. Everyone up there played a very, very, very big part. [My wife] Kay and I are just so happy to be able to share today. For me to get a save, it’s unbelievable." The Dodgers and Blue Jays both paid tribute to Vesia on the field during the World Series, showing support through his situation. A few days after the World Series, Vesia announced the death of his daughter, where he thanked the Dodgers, the fan base and the Blue Jays for their support during the difficult time. Vesia was back with the Dodgers to start the 2026 season, and his first outing resulted in a standing ovation from the Dodger Stadium crowd after getting out of a seventh-inning jam against the Arizona Diamondbacks. And like he was in that first outing, Vesia was sporting a customized pink Marucci glove on his right hand Tuesday night with his daughter’s name stitched on it. He also had her birthdate as well as a "K" for his wife on the glove’s ring finger. Since the start of the season, Vesia hasn’t given up a run for the Dodgers, striking out nine hitters and collecting a save prior to Tuesday night’s as well. 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/69dfde17d8d5dabda395fd99 From Auschwitz, Holocaust survivor issues urgent warning over rising antisemitism in Canada te 2026-04-15T18:51:03.097Z From Auschwitz, Holocaust survivor issues urgent warning over rising antisemitism in Canada AUSCHWITZ: A Holocaust survivor from Canada has warned about growing antisemitism in his country, calling on the nation's leaders to take action against perpetrators. Nate Leipciger spoke at the annual March of the Living at Auschwitz in Poland on Tuesday as thousands gathered to commemorate those killed in the Holocaust against a backdrop of growing antisemitism in the world.  The 98-year-old said he was recently targeted in Toronto when mezuzahs (sacred parchment scrolls) were forcibly removed from apartment doors in his building.  The violence increased in March when his synagogue was also targeted in a drive-by shooting. "The front doors and lobby were destroyed. It is terrible that we have lost our sense of security," Leipciger told Fox News Digital.  UK COUNTERTERRORISM POLICE PROBE ANTISEMITIC ARSON ATTACK AS IRAN-LINKED GROUP CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY "Once you lose that, you no longer know when or where the next attack might occur. It is deeply troubling to live in a free, democratic country — where everyone is meant to have equal rights — and to be persecuted in this way," he added. Born in Poland in 1928, Leipciger was deported to Auschwitz in 1943. He survived multiple camps and a death march before being liberated in 1945, later immigrating to Canada in 1948. The only way to prevent history from repeating itself, he said, is to advocate for the truth and confront deception and lies. "The running is over. For centuries, we ran. We have to stand up for our right to live as Jews in any country, including Israel, as free citizens enjoying the fruits of Western culture, of which we are part," he added. Since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, Canada has seen a sharp rise in antisemitism, with B’nai Brith Canada reporting 6,219 incidents in 2024 — more than double the number recorded in 2022. While figures for 2025 have yet to be released, Public Safety Canada noted that from April to June 2025, "Among hate crimes targeting religion… the majority were directed at the Jewish community (69%)." CANADA’S CARNEY UNDER PRESSURE TO ACT AFTER SYNAGOGUES SHOT AT IN LATEST ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS Canadian Jewish communities are "extremely concerned" about a surge in antisemitism, a reality conveyed by Israeli officials both privately and publicly to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government. "We are aware of extreme concern among Jewish communities in Canada about their safety and well-being, both as individuals and as communities, including their institutions," Israeli Ambassador to Ottawa Ido Moed told Fox News Digital. "Israel views the recent attacks against synagogues as very serious and considers Canada among the high-risk countries in terms of shooting incidents." Moed said Israel has offered to expand cooperation with Canada across areas including education and security coordination, and has initiated roundtable discussions on policy, regulation and best practices. U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Yehuda Kaploun told Fox News Digital at Auschwitz that leadership accountability is critical to confronting antisemitism. "It is incumbent upon law enforcement in various countries to designate terrorist organizations, as we have done with certain aspects of the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The world should do so collectively, and America is leading the way in that battle," Kaploun said. Earlier this month, shots were fired at a Jewish-owned restaurant in Toronto during Passover. In March, Israel’s minister of Diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, sent a letter urging Ottawa to increase efforts to protect Jewish communities after three synagogues in the Toronto area were hit by gunfire within just one week. ISRAEL'S NETANYAHU DEMANDS WESTERN GOVERNMENTS ACT TO BATTLE ANTISEMITISM: 'HEED OUR WARNINGS' Richard Marceau, senior vice president of strategic initiatives and general counsel at the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs, noted that Jewish Canadians are 25 times more likely than any other group to be victims of hate crimes. "What we have seen in Canada is an all-level systemic failure to address Jew-hatred," he told Fox News Digital. "Confronting this crisis is essential not only to protect the Jewish community, but to safeguard the future of the Canadian way of life," he continued. "All levels of government must do more to protect Canadians, including ensuring robust and consistent enforcement of existing laws, improving transparency in prosecutorial decisions, strengthening support – including financially – for community security, and addressing the drivers of radicalization in Canada." SanJaya Wijayakoon, an RCMP superintendent in Vancouver who joined a global law enforcement delegation on the March of the Living, said engagement with the Jewish community is central to policing. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER "A big part of our work is to build contacts and maintain strong relationships through which we can receive information, provide advice and guidance on ensuring safety, and, if something crosses the line into criminality, investigate it fully," he said. "I think as the years pass, fewer and fewer people within the police understand what happened in 1945 in Europe. Being in this program and on this march allows us to return and speak to our people about what I learned and observed, and they can apply it in their day-to-day work," he added. Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region, pointed to the recent synagogue shootings in Toronto and criticized the government's response as insufficient. "I would like to see the prime minister properly define the problem and stop pussyfooting around, pretending radical Islam does not exist," Adams said. "We are under attack. Foreign actors are operating in Western countries in three areas: they are sending radical imams into mosques, they are investing massive amounts of money in educational systems and they are targeting us on social media. I find the response by Western leaders, with the exception of President Trump, to be entirely lacking," he said. "Everyone in the West needs to wake up. They are trying to take away our freedom. It starts with the Jews but never ends with the Jews," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfddeed8d5dabda395fd81 Record-breaking March heat worsens Arizona drought outlook te 2026-04-15T18:50:22.954Z Record-breaking March heat worsens Arizona drought outlook Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfdc25d8d5dabda395fccd Jimmy Kimmel fires back at critics telling him how to do his job as late-night comedian te 2026-04-15T18:42:45.248Z Jimmy Kimmel fires back at critics telling him how to do his job as late-night comedian Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel hit back at people he said were telling him how to do his job as a comedian on Wednesday, arguing, "My job is whatever I decide my job is." The late-night comedian told "IMO" hosts, former first lady Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, that he always believed his job to be one where he talks about what's going on in people's lives, on a local and national level. He said, "These are things that I take very seriously. And, of course, I like to, I love telling jokes, I love being funny, I love when the audience laughs. There's nothing that's more exciting to me than that. But well-rounded human beings don't behave that way." JIMMY KIMMEL TELLS AUDIENCE THAT 'I MIGHT NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN' AMID NEW FCC ANNOUNCEMENT "To say that, well, your job is this, it makes me — I bristle at that because, first of all, don't tell me what my job is. I don't tell you what your job is. My job is whatever I decide my job is or whatever my, my employer allows me to do. Um, that's what my job is. And comedians have been doing this for a long time. And um, from my generation, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, it just shows a great deal of ignorance when it comes to comedy to say, well, Johnny Carson didn't do this. Well, first of all, we're living in a different time," Kimmel said. The late-night host said it would be "embarrassing" and "shameful" to not talk about the state of the world on his comedy show. Obama also praised Kimmel for speaking out on politics on his show. "To me, it just seems obvious and unavoidable, and I don't see that. I just can't imagine on those nights talking about anything other than what we are talking about," he said. FCC CHAIR HAS NO REGRETS OVER THE DRAMATIC JIMMY KIMMEL SAGA LAST YEAR Kimmel told Obama and Robinson that he was OK with people who believed differently from him, but explained that he's always been a liberal. "I've never voted for a Republican in my life," he said. "I don't mind if people think differently. I have some very close friends who think very differently, and I'm OK with that. I understand that people have different life experiences and believe things. I know I personally believed certain things to be true for a long time in my life and realized that they weren't. And just, you have to allow for that," he said. Kimmel went on to say he was grateful to podcasters who are now expressing they had second thoughts about President Donald Trump. "I posted something on Instagram about some of these primarily podcasters who now are having second thoughts about who they endorsed for president. And I'm grateful to them for being honest and admitting that they were mistaken," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Kimmel's wife has said she lost relationships with people in their family over their support for Trump in the 2024 election. Kimmel is a staunch, everyday critic of the president. He has regularly attended anti-Trump and anti-ICE protests over the course of the president's second term. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfdc11d8d5dabda395fcc4 CMLL takes center stage for historic US show in Las Vegas amid WrestleMania week te 2026-04-15T18:42:25.778Z CMLL takes center stage for historic US show in Las Vegas amid WrestleMania week Pro wrestling fans will descend on Las Vegas for days of action ahead of WrestleMania 42 this week, but WWE is hardly the only game in town. Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), one of Mexico’s most popular pro wrestling promotions, is set to hold its first solo show in the U.S. in its 92-year history. CMLL has produced many legendary pro wrestlers and some of its top stars presently are making significant waves in other major North American promotions like All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH). The company has partnered with AEW and ROH on plenty of occasions with some pro wrestlers in the latter promotions signing dual contracts allowing them to compete on each other’s shows, including Místico and Thunder Rosa. CMLL is set to put together an intriguing card that will showcase Lucha Libre style of pro wrestling that the average fan might have never seen before. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Flip Gordon, who is the National Wrestling Alliance's world historic middleweight champion, is among those participating in matches at the historic CMLL show. He said for CMLL to have its own show in Las Vegas underscored the incredible momentum the company has put together. "I think it's very significant. Last year, we sold over a million tickets in Arena Mexico, which no other company has ever done in the history of professional wrestling," Gordon told Fox News Digital. "CMLL is on a hot streak right now. We're selling out shows left and right. I think this year we're gonna break the record for most sold out shows in our 92-year history. This show is very significant because this is the first time that we are crossing the border into the United States as a company. We are bringing our talent to Las Vegas to put on the best show we can to show what Lucha Libre is. CMLL is the creator of Lucha Libre. Now it's our chance to show exactly what Lucha Libre is and we're very excited." He added that fans are in for a treat as many notable names are going to be on the card. "Oh, this show is stacked," Gordon said. "So, we got, in the main event, we got Místico (and Templario) versus Hechicero (and Ángel de Oro) in a champion versus champion match. We have Claudio Castagnoli versus Atlantis Jr. … Atlantis, Jr., obviously, second generation superstar. He's a huge star. He's having a breakthrough year right now, he's in AEW as well as CMLL. WEST COAST PRO TO SHOWCASE WRESTLING AT ITS ‘RAWEST FORM’ WITH RISING WOMEN’S STAR HEADLINING ITS MAIN EVENT "Then we have my match, I'm tagging with Capitán Suicida. We're going against two of the brightest young stars in all the professional wrestling, not just Mexico, all over the world, in Máscara Dorada and Neón. That one's gonna be a really fun, fast-paced match. I think that one's, a lot of people are gonna be very interested in seeing that match. And then we got a bunch of others. "We got Persephone defending her women's championship (against Tessa Blanchard). We got another trios match. We have a legends match. We have Blue Panther versus Último Guerrero, which is gonna be phenomenal. Blue Panther, I believe he's in his 60s, and he's still at the top of his game. So if you've never seen Blue Panther, this is a must-see show because he's gonna go crazy, especially against Último." Gordon, who is from Massachusetts, said that he’s relishing the opportunity to be on the card because he’s an American who gets to represent his adopted home of Mexico at such a pivotal moment. He added that he hoped to showcase the different style of pro wrestling that CMLL has to offer. "I'm very honored to be a part of this card because, obviously, I'm a foreigner, I'm living down here as a foreigner," Gordon told Fox News Digital. "My wife and my family, I have two daughters, they're Mexican, they were born here. "So, to be part of the show as a foreign but representing Mexico, representing CMLL, it's a true honor for me because I get to represent the country I love, the company I love and It's gonna be exciting to show a different style, because a lot of the fans have never seen me do Lucha Libre. They've only seen me in American style. So I'm very excited to show how much I've grown as a professional wrestler, how much I've grown as a person, and it's gonna be really fun to see some familiar faces." CMLL is one of a handful of companies participating in Slam FestSlam Fest, joining Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, Stardom, Maple Leaf Pro and House of Glory. Each company will host their shows at the Pearl Theater in Palms Casino Resort. The CMLL event is set for Thursday at 3 p.m. PT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfdbfed8d5dabda395fcbb Synagogue in London targeted in attempted 'antisemitic hate crime,' UK police say te 2026-04-15T18:42:06.104Z Synagogue in London targeted in attempted 'antisemitic hate crime,' UK police say Police in London are on the hunt Wednesday for two masked suspects behind an attempted arson attack on a synagogue that is being treated as an "antisemitic hate crime."  The United Kingdom’s Metropolitan Police said the individuals, who were wearing "dark clothing and balaclavas," approached the synagogue in the Finchley neighborhood shortly after midnight Wednesday and "threw two bottles, suspected to contain petrol, and a brick at the building."  "We are aware of the significant concern that this incident will cause in the community, particularly in the wake of the arson attack in Golders Green last month," Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said. "We are working with the affected synagogue and continuing to meet with community leaders."  "I would like to reassure the community that we take incidents of this nature extremely seriously and detectives are working urgently to identify the suspects," he added.  UK PROSECUTORS CHARGE 3 IN ARSON ATTACK ON JEWISH AMBULANCES IN LONDON Police said neither bottle ignited and no damage or injuries were reported.  British prosecutors earlier this month charged three suspects — ages 17, 19 and 20 — in an alleged arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances in north London.  The March 23 incident unfolded at around 1:45 a.m. in the Golders Green neighborhood, where four ambulances operated by a volunteer emergency service serving the Jewish community were deliberately set ablaze in a synagogue parking lot. EVANGELICAL LEADERS RALLY FOR TRUMP AND ISRAEL AS OPERATION EPIC FURY RESHAPES THE REGION In the latest incident, the Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon local time.  "If you have any CCTV, dash cam footage or information that could help officers please contact the police," Williams said. "Residents can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days. We have brought in additional officers and would urge anyone with concerns to speak to them," he added.  Fox News Digital’s Sophia Compton contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfdbd5d8d5dabda395fca4 DOJ report said the Biden administration unfairly targeted anti-abortion activists te 2026-04-15T18:41:25.996Z DOJ report said the Biden administration unfairly targeted anti-abortion activists Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfdbbcd8d5dabda395fc89 Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers te 2026-04-15T18:41:00.983Z Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfdba9d8d5dabda395fc80 AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment te 2026-04-15T18:40:41.112Z AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment Gizmo, an AI-powered learning platform, has attracted more than 13 million users and just secured $22 million in Series A funding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfdb94d8d5dabda395fc74 UA removes Faculty Senate role in honorary degrees, raising governance concerns te 2026-04-15T18:40:20.839Z UA removes Faculty Senate role in honorary degrees, raising governance concerns The University of Arizona has stripped the Faculty Senate of its role in approving honorary degrees, a shift faculty leaders say undercuts shared governance and signals growing friction with university leadership. Previously, the faculty senate — a representative governing body of faculty that includes elected positions — was required to formally approve honorary degree nominations. But a communication from President Suresh Garimella’s office released in November showed that he changed that policy. “That does not bode well for shared governance,” said Leila Hudson, Faculty Senate chair and associate professor in the School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies. Honorary degrees are symbolic honors awarded to people for notable achievements without requiring classes or a diploma program.  Get involved The Arizona Board of Regents is meeting for public session Thursday. If you want to comment publicly, sign up for the Call to the Audience here at least thirty minutes before the meeting starts at 9 a.m.. The meeting will take place at the following address:  Paul and Alice Baker Center for Public Media, 2685 S. Catalyst Dr. Tucson, AZ 85713, Studio A, Room 110  “We thought that it was probably a simple misunderstanding on his part and that we could persuade him by logic and reason,” Hudson said.  Now, a president-appointed committee, that includes regent professors and the faculty secretary, is charged with the approval. Hudson said Faculty Senate involvement served as a fail-safe and that disagreements over nominations were rare. “This confidential review and approval is basically risk management. You’re protecting everyone’s reputation by doing serious confidential due diligence,” she said. “There’s only one case in the last decade where there was any disagreement.” Hudson said those disagreements occur behind closed doors, by design. “It’s designed to prevent the embarrassment that would come from a poorly thought out candidature. And hopefully the public will never know about that case or any other case in which it was the faculty who pointed out the inappropriateness,” Hudson said. In 2015, university president, Ann Weaver Hart, planned to convey an honorary degree to Bill Cosby. The nomination was dropped amid rape allegations and an eventual conviction involving former UA basketball player, Andrea Constand. The conviction was overturned in 2021.  The Faculty Senate put forth a motion in January urging President Garimella and his delegates to continue using the established 2006 procedures for granting honorary degrees, which involve confidential review and approval by the Faculty Senate. The motion passed in February with 42 in favor, four opposed, and two abstentions. Hudson said the president’s technical explanation for the change was that he did not make a new policy but rather repealed an existing one that had been in place for 20 years.  University spokesperson Mitch Zak, told Arizona Luminaria in a statement that the change “is consistent with its peer institutions” and that “faculty are formally included in the process, nominee vetting is strengthened through a structured review, and final responsibility rests with the president.”  Hudson said that other universities’ procedures on honorary degree conveyance should have no bearing on UA’s operations.  “We replied that it has nothing to do with us. We have well-established rules, policies, and procedures, not to mention academic tradition,” she said.  In protest of the rule change, Hudson is refusing to lead the procession of the faculty or carrying the mace during commencement. In a letter to Garimella dated April 6, she said this was due to “due to your egregious violation of academic practice and Arizona statute.” Additionally, Hudson said she discourages other faculty members from standing in her place and will notify future honorary degree recipients “formally of your breach of protocol and law through legalistic machinations which some speculate may have been engineered to secure for you an ‘at-risk’ salary increment from the Arizona Board of Regents.” Hudson ended the letter, “May I suggest that you carry the University mace yourself in the procession, or have one of your appointed friends or political or financial advisors do so?” For faculty leaders, the policy change is just one example of a wider erosion of shared governance. Former UA President Robert Robbins signed and agreed to a memorandum of understanding in 2022, almost five years into his position as president, detailing the framework and principles of shared governance at the university. Garimella, going into his second year as president, has refused to sign.  “We’ve now had the opportunity to get to know each other a little better and his refusal to either endorse or participate in the creation of a new memorandum of understanding with the faculty as even his predecessor Bobby Robbins did makes it seem as if this is a deliberate strategy to try and sideline the faculty and put the faculty in their place,” Hudson said. The post UA removes Faculty Senate role in honorary degrees, raising governance concerns appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd979d8d5dabda395fc33 Judge orders migrant accused of killing Loyola student to submit DNA sample te 2026-04-15T18:31:21.701Z Judge orders migrant accused of killing Loyola student to submit DNA sample A Venezuelan migrant charged in the March killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman appeared in court on Wednesday, where a judge ordered him to provide a DNA sample and approved requests tied to his medical treatment ahead of trial. Illegal immigrant Jose Medina-Medina, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Gorman, 18, at a Rogers Park pier March 19. He limped into court on Wednesday after federal prosecutors earlier this month charged Medina-Medina with illegally possessing a firearm, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the federal charge, he faces state-level charges including murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and illegal possession of a weapon. FETTERMAN TELLS FAR-LEFT PROSECUTOR TO 'LIGHTEN UP' AFTER THREATENING TO ARREST ICE AGENTS OVER RAIDS On the murder charge, the state requested that the court order the defendant to submit a DNA sample to state police. The public defender objected, but the judge granted the motion. The public defender also requested a trial and submitted a healthcare order noting a bullet fragment lodged in Medina-Medina’s nasal cavity. They asked that his medical records be collected from multiple hospitals where he has received treatment, though no specific facilities were identified. CHICAGO’S BRANDON JOHNSON BLASTS 'ASSAULTS AGAINST IMMIGRANTS' AS SLAIN SHERIDAN GORMAN IS LAID TO REST The state did not object, and the judge granted the healthcare orders. Fox News Digital previously reported Medina-Medina was apprehended at the southern border in 2023, flagged as a flight risk, and had no valid asylum claim before being released into the U.S. in 2023 under the Biden administration. Records indicate he did not have a valid U.S. address or identification and was unable to provide a verifiable point of contact. His arraignment is scheduled for April 29. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner and Adam Sabes, along with Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd966d8d5dabda395fc2a Amazon Prime Video stream cuts out during final minute of do-or-die NBA play-in tournament game te 2026-04-15T18:31:02.256Z Amazon Prime Video stream cuts out during final minute of do-or-die NBA play-in tournament game Ideally, during the final minutes of a do-or-die playoff game, fans wouldn’t miss any of the game due to technical difficulties. Unfortunately, fans missed part of the final minute of the Charlotte Hornets' 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night because Amazon Prime Video’s stream cut out. The feed cut out as the game was resuming after a timeout, with the Hornets leading the Heat 125-120 with 48.1 seconds left in overtime. Amazon Prime Video’s blackout lasted almost two minutes, with fans missing 22.1 seconds of game time and a Hornets possession. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The blackout occurred as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently said he was concerned that the rising prices of streaming games are maddening for sports fans. Carr’s comments come as the NFL, NBA, MLB and other major sports leagues are shifting some of their games from traditional broadcasts to streaming services. (INSERT TWEET OF BLACKOUT HERE) The blackout happened because of an issue in the production truck, a spokesperson for Amazon Prime Video told ESPN. "Our teams restored the feed as quickly as possible to ensure fans could watch the conclusion of the game. We are conducting a thorough internal review to determine the cause of the outage," the spokesperson said. BROADCASTER TIM BRANDO SUGGESTS SPORTS FANS GET CONFUSED WHERE TO WATCH GAMES AS STREAMING TAKES OVER Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was one of many fans who took to social media to voice his displeasure with the service cutting out. "Tell me the game didn't just cut off?!!? Am I trippin?? WTH," James posted to X. The NBA signed an 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal with Amazon Prime Video that began this season, and the streaming service has exclusive rights to all six of this year’s play-in tournament games. The matchup between the Heat (10th seed) and Hornets (ninth seed) was win-or-go-home. With the win, the Hornets will play the loser of the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers and the No. 8 Orlando Magic on Friday. If they beat the loser of that matchup, they will make the NBA Playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Fox News' Brian Flood 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/69dfd93cd8d5dabda395fc00 Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac te 2026-04-15T18:30:20.689Z Google rolls out a native Gemini app for Mac You can share anything on their screen with Gemini to get help with what they're looking at in the moment, including local files Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd726d8d5dabda395fb96 West Coast Pro to showcase wrestling at its ‘rawest form’ with rising women’s star headlining its main event te 2026-04-15T18:21:26.477Z West Coast Pro to showcase wrestling at its ‘rawest form’ with rising women’s star headlining its main event Las Vegas will transform into a pro wrestling fan’s paradise for a few days with WrestleMania 42 being the main course for most people who will fly into the city from around the world. WWE will be sharing the spotlight. Dozens of pro wrestling companies will be featured throughout the week at various venues all over the city. Imagine as if each college football conference was hosting its championship game every day from Wednesday to Sunday with the NFL’s Super Bowl occurring at the end. It’s the same feeling that will encapsulate pro wrestling fans over the course of the week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM West Coast Pro will be one of the promotions hosting a show with several wrestlers on its roster participating in multiple matches for other companies as well. In a sea of independent shows, West Coast Pro owner Scott Bregante told Fox News Digital that his promotion offers fans a chance to see the sport in its purest form. "I think what separates West Coast Pro apart is we have an identity of like, we're very proud to be from the Bay Area. We're very proud to still showcase pro wrestling for what pro wrestling is and not what it could be," he explained. "I think a lot of people want to come in and reinvent the wheel. I think wrestling is beautiful in its rawest form and that is telling stories, putting a spotlight on up-and-coming people, getting people emotionally involved, just in the basics. "I think we start so far away from it as an industry where you have to have an influencer now or someone that's famous connected to it. For us, we've never really folded on that. It's always been, like, we have really, really good wrestling. We have really good stories. Our crowd is incredible. The vibe is there. All the things that would make any company great, we've leaned into it and just never lost what made us, us." Bregante said some of the industry’s top stars have come through West Coast Pro, including WWE’s Royce Keyes and Jacob Fatu while others have been featured at All Elite Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action and in Japan as well. "We have people all over the place that come out of West Coast, Pro, or had a footprint here," he continued. "And I think that that stands the test of time. ... And I really think that’s what makes us. And I think that's really what makes us a step away from everybody else. We are just pro wrestling, you know? We're not sports entertainment, we're not an influencer, nothing like that. We're pro wrestling at its core." One of West Coast Pro’s rising stars is the company’s world women’s champion Johnnie Robbie. RISING PRO WRESTLING STAR PERSEPHONE TO BE PART OF HISTORIC CMLL SHOW AT SLAM FEST, REACTS TO TONY KHAN PRAISE Robbie is a Los Angeles native who has leaned into her Latin American background and brought her own flavor into the ring – and it’s made a resounding impact with pro wrestling fans. Bregante told Fox News Digital that Robbie’s ability to relate to fans has made her incredibly popular. Couple that with her skills in the ring, and the industry has a rising star to contend with. "Incredibly relatable but not to the point where people see her as an equal, they see her as someone to look up to," he said of Robbie. "I think that's a lot of things that are lost within pro wrestling where a lot wrestlers resonate with fans by being fans, where Johnny Robbie is a step above." Bregante said that Robbie’s career was nearly ended because of a serious neck injury, but her ability to recover, maintain her momentum with fans and being able to put on banger match after banger match. It’s that part of Robbie’s journey, Bregante said, that makes her even more special. "I think that's a very, very important part that people forget of why, you know, if you're just hearing now who Johnnie Robbie is but you hear everyone that's been around for a while to say like, ‘Yeah man Johnnie Robbie,’ these are these are very important details of a journey with somebody, and her in-ring work speaks for itself," he said. "She is one of the most sought-after wrestlers, man or woman or otherwise. A lot of people say like, ‘Oh, best unsigned talent,’ I don't look at it that way. I think Johnnie Robbie, if you put her up pound for pound, she’s top 20 in the world period. JAPANESE PRO WRESTLING STAR MIYU YAMASHITA GEARS UP FOR LAS VEGAS RETURN AT SLAM FEST "You can't really go and say, ‘Hey, man, I watched the Johnnie Robbie match. It was just OK,’ 99.9% of the time, whenever you watch the Johnnie Robbie match, you go away with thinking, ‘OK, well, I think this woman is redefining what women's wrestling could be.’ And when I look at her and say this is what it should be. There's a reason why I have her main eventing over everybody else. And it's not because it's her gender or anything like that. It's because she has the passion, she has the look. She has the effort and the skill set and the overall entertainment value to main event any show that comes out of West Coast Pro. And West Coast pro has a standard and for her to be at the top of that standard should say enough." West Coast Pro’s "West Coast vs. The World" card looks like this: The event will take place Thursday night at 7 p.m. PT at the Bizarre Bar in Las Vegas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd712d8d5dabda395fb8d Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up te 2026-04-15T18:21:06.793Z Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up President Donald Trump said he is "prepared" to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, signaling he is ready to further reshape the high court as speculation swirls around a potential retirement from Justice Samuel Alito. Trump told Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo when asked about rumors that Alito, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, could retire that he has a shortlist of nominees in mind, though he did not mention any names.  The remarks sharpen the stakes around any potential vacancy, as Trump signaled he is ready to seize the opportunity to deepen the court’s conservative majority. With retirement speculation around Alito intensifying and Republicans eyeing the window before the 2026 midterms, the prospect of an opening is already putting fresh focus on succession politics.  "In theory, it's two — you just read the statistics — it could be two, could be three, could be one," Trump said. "I don't know. I'm prepared to do it. But when you mention Alito, he is a great." JONATHAN TURLEY: KAMALA HARRIS BACKS RADICAL PLAN TO BLOCK TRUMP SCOTUS PICKS Rumors about Alito, 76, potentially retiring have grown because of his age, his two-decade tenure on the bench and speculation that he may want to make sure a conservative successor is confirmed by the current Republican-led Senate, especially before the upcoming midterm elections where Republicans are at risk of losing or seeing a diminished majority. The rumors were further fueled when it was revealed that Alito was treated last month for dehydration after becoming ill at a Federalist Society dinner. A Supreme Court spokesperson clarified at the time that the justice was "thoroughly checked" and returned to the bench the following Monday. TRUMP DISMISSES CALLS FOR ALITO, THOMAS TO STEP DOWN FROM SUPREME COURT, CALLING THEM ‘FANTASTIC' Justice Clarence Thomas, an appointee of President George H.W. Bush, has drawn less retirement speculation despite being one year older than Alito at 77 and his own lengthy tenure. Thomas has been a conservative fixture on the court for more than three decades and holds a record as the second-longest serving justice in history. Trump noted what he viewed as an upside to replacing Alito, who sides with him on nearly every high-profile court case, but said it would come at a cost. "Justice Alito is an unbelievable justice, and a brilliant justice, and he gets the country," Trump said. "He does what's right for the country. It's the law, and he goes by it as much as anybody, but he gets to the point. That's good for our country. So ... one way you should be, 'Oh, I'm thrilled,' but he's so good." While many prominent conservative judges, from appellate court Judge James Ho to Florida-based federal Judge Aileen Cannon, have been floated as options in legal circles, Trump has not publicly revealed any of his preferences at this stage. Senate Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters this week he would recommend Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, or Mike Lee, R-Utah, as top candidates if Alito were to retire. Grassley emphasized that he hoped Alito would not step down but said his committee is "fully prepared" to process a nominee before the upcoming midterm elections if needed. Cruz said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that having his name in the mix was a "high honor" but that he did not want the job. "The reason I've said no is that a principled federal judge stays out of policy fights and stays out of political fights. ... But I don't want to stay out of policy fights. I don't want to stay out of political fights," Cruz said. "I want to be right in the middle of them." Lee's office did not respond to request for comment. No president since Ronald Reagan has influenced the Supreme Court more than Trump, who secured three appointments during his first term, underscoring how Trump has shaped the 6-3 ideological divide on the court in favor of conservatives. George H.W. Bush appointed two, as did George W. Bush and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Former President Joe Biden appointed one, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd6ead8d5dabda395fb77 She sold MAGA merch. Now she’s running for Arizona governor as a Green Party candidate. te 2026-04-15T18:20:26.947Z She sold MAGA merch. Now she’s running for Arizona governor as a Green Party candidate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd4fad8d5dabda395fb0c $7 million settlement secured with APS following investigation, AG Mayes says te 2026-04-15T18:12:10.743Z $7 million settlement secured with APS following investigation, AG Mayes says Mayes secured the money after an investigation into disconnection practices during extreme heat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd4bad8d5dabda395fad0 Judge ordered to end contempt probe over deportation flights te 2026-04-15T18:11:06.225Z Judge ordered to end contempt probe over deportation flights Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd4a6d8d5dabda395fac7 Trump has cut legal immigration more than illegal immigration te 2026-04-15T18:10:46.475Z Trump has cut legal immigration more than illegal immigration Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd48cd8d5dabda395fab2 Aloe Blacc’s fame means nothing in biotech (and that’s the point) te 2026-04-15T18:10:20.877Z Aloe Blacc’s fame means nothing in biotech (and that’s the point) When Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc got COVID despite being vaccinated and boosted, he tried to fund research for a better solution. What he quickly found out? You can’t just write a check in biotech. Regulators require a commercialization plan, and philanthropy doesn’t move science t Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd2d9d8d5dabda395fa82 Mohave County may raise election fees to replace equipment te 2026-04-15T18:03:05.140Z Mohave County may raise election fees to replace equipment This year’s elections could cost Mohave County nearly $40,000 more than they did in fiscal year 2024, as the county Elections Department proposes raising a fee meant to help pay for future replacement of election equipment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd2c4d8d5dabda395fa77 Wind advisory to bring gusts up to 60 mph along Colorado River Valley te 2026-04-15T18:02:44.808Z Wind advisory to bring gusts up to 60 mph along Colorado River Valley A wind advisory will bring strong, shifting winds to Mohave County and the lower Colorado River Valley from Thursday through Friday morning, with the strongest gusts expected near Laughlin, Bullhead City and Katherine Landing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd2b1d8d5dabda395fa6e Crypto prices for April 14, 2026 te 2026-04-15T18:02:25.133Z Crypto prices for April 14, 2026 Prices as of 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd29ad8d5dabda395fa4a House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth te 2026-04-15T18:02:02.691Z House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth House Democrats filed formal articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing the Trump Cabinet member of abusing his office and committing war crimes. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., introduced six articles of impeachment against Hegseth along with 12 other House Democrats. "Pete Hegseth broke his oath to the Constitution, put U.S. troops at grave risk through the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, engaged in abuse of office and conduct beneath the dignity of his office, and carried out unlawful military actions despite his obligation to refuse — including strikes on civilians and a girls’ school in Minab, Iran," Ansari said in a statement announcing formal filing of the resolution. She further claimed Hegseth’s "conduct meets the threshold of high crimes and misdemeanors and warrants immediate removal by Congress." HEGSETH REVEALS COVERT VISIT TO TROOPS FIGHTING IN OPERATION EPIC FURY Axios first reported the impeachment push after obtaining a copy of the resolution. The first article of impeachment accuses Hegseth of an "unauthorized war against Iran and reckless endangerment of United States service members." It focuses on strikes the U.S. launched without seeking a formal mandate from Congress and accuses Hegseth of recklessly endangering U.S. service members by signing off on ground operations that involved extreme and unnecessary risks. The second article accuses Hegseth of "Violations of the Law of Armed Conflict and targeting of civilians," alleging the secretary of authorizing or failing to prevent operations that resulted in significant civilian casualties. It cited the bombing of a girls' school in Minab, Iran, and reports of "double tap" strikes on alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean. LONGTIME TRUMP CRITIC REVEALS WHY SHE THINKS HIS IRAN ACTIONS ARE WRONG, WARNS IT'S A 'MUCH BIGGER WAR' The third article accuses Hegseth of "Negligence and Reckless handling of sensitive military information," focusing on an incident in which Hegseth and other top officials used a Signal chat to discuss active strikes in Yemen — and inadvertently included a prominent magazine editor in the chat. The remaining three articles accuse Hegseth of obstructing congressional oversight, abuse of power and the politicization of the armed forces, and a broader charge of bringing "disrepute" upon the U.S. and its armed forces. Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson told Fox News Digital in an emailed statement that the impeachment push "is just another charade" by Democrats. "This is just another Democrat trying to make headlines as the Department of War decisively and overwhelmingly achieved the Presidents’ objectives in Iran," Wilson said. "Secretary Hegseth will continue to protect the homeland and project peace through strength. This is just another charade in an attempt to distract the American people from the major successes we have had here at the Department of War."  The other Democrats who signed onto the resolution include Reps. Sarah McBride, D-Del., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Al Green, D-Texas, Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Dave Min, D-Calif., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and Brittany Pettersen, D-Col. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd287d8d5dabda395fa41 WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war te 2026-04-15T18:01:43.224Z WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg signaled clear limits on the alliance’s role in the Iran conflict, saying it should not be pulled into supporting U.S. military operations even as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on European allies — exposing a growing divide over what NATO is meant to do. "NATO is a defensive alliance," Stoltenberg, now Norway’s finance minister, told Fox News Digital in an interview Wednesday. "The strikes or the war against Iran were never an attempt to make that into a NATO operation." Stoltenberg framed the disagreement not over whether Iran poses a threat, but over how to confront it, with European governments favoring sanctions and diplomatic pressure over direct military involvement. "We all agree the Iranian nuclear program is dangerous," he said. "The question is how we achieve that goal." NO RETREAT AT HORMUZ — IRAN MUST NOT CONTROL THE WORLD’S ENERGY LIFELINE The divide reflects a deeper mismatch between Washington and its allies: Trump has treated the conflict as a test of NATO support — urging countries that benefit from the Strait of Hormuz to help secure it militarily — while European governments have largely rejected that approach, arguing the war falls outside the alliance’s mandate. Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies for refusing to back U.S. operations tied to the conflict, at times questioning the alliance’s value and warning it had failed a key test as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz. "NATO wasn’t there for us, and they won’t be there for us in the future," Trump said Wednesday on Truth Social.  The president has alternated between pressuring allies to step up and downplaying their importance, at one point calling NATO’s response a "very foolish mistake" while also insisting the United States "doesn’t need any help." Major European powers have resisted Trump’s push to provide military support.  "The feeling is, this is not Europe’s war," European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Reuters in an interview published March 17.  NATO CHIEF SIGNALS ALLIES MAY ACT ON HORMUZ, WARNS OF ‘UNHEALTHY CODEPENDENCE’ ON US Spain blocked U.S. aircraft involved in the Iran conflict from using its airspace and denied access to key bases at Rota and Morón, forcing American forces to reroute missions. France has provided limited logistical support but restricted certain overflight requests tied to military operations, reviewing them on a case-by-case basis. Stoltenberg pushed back on the idea that Europe has broadly abandoned the United States, arguing most allies have still provided logistical support behind the scenes. "The majority of European allies have made sure that their bases and infrastructure were available for the United States," he said. "There are some exceptions, but most have contributed." Countries like the United Kingdom and Romania have allowed U.S. forces to use bases for refueling, surveillance and defensive operations even as they declined direct combat roles. The tension underscores a broader split inside the alliance: Trump has framed the Iran conflict as a test of NATO support, while NATO leadership has drawn a clear distinction between formal obligations and political expectations, maintaining the war falls outside the alliance’s core mission. Asked whether he would pull the U.S. out of NATO, Trump said the move was "beyond reconsideration" in an interview with The Telegraph April 1.  The Iran conflict began in late February after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets triggered retaliation from Tehran, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane that carries roughly a fifth of the world’s energy supply. The U.S. has since launched airstrikes and imposed a naval blockade aimed at increasing pressure to reopen the strait. The economic fallout from the conflict is also shaping how European countries view the war and their role in it. European natural gas prices surged — jumping around 50% early in the conflict and, at times, nearly doubling as LNG supply disruptions intensified. For Norway, however, the impact is more mixed. As one of Europe’s largest oil and gas exporters, the country stands to benefit from higher prices even as broader economic instability creates risks at home. "There are two effects," Stoltenberg said. "When prices are going up, our oil and gas revenues will increase. But at the same time … when inflation increases and economic growth slows, it will affect our economy." The White House could not immediately be reached for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd273d8d5dabda395fa38 Fed-up dumpster company empties full load onto lawn of customer they say refused to pay bill te 2026-04-15T18:01:23.397Z Fed-up dumpster company empties full load onto lawn of customer they say refused to pay bill A California trash removal company was caught on video emptying the contents of a dumpster onto the front lawn of a customer they claim refused to pay their bill.   The owner of Express Rental Dumpster in the Bay Area said people moving out of a house in San Pablo had rented a dumpster from the company for debris removal, but the credit card they gave for the transaction became a problem, according to KTVU.  "It's declined. They declined the card," Martin Perez told the station. "They keep saying, like, 'Oh, I'm gonna pay later. I'm gonna pay later. I'm gonna pay later,' and never did. Or say, 'I'm gonna put money on the card so you can charge.' On Monday — happened like Monday — we tried again. Called. 'Oh, I forgot.'"  In footage taken from a Ring doorbell camera, a truck operator was first seen talking to a person off camera. He opened the back door of his dump truck, causing some trash to fall onto the homeowner’s yard. The man then got into the driver’s seat of the truck, backed it up toward the property and fully emptied the contents of the dumpster onto the lawn.  DISGRUNTLED WORKER INVOKES LUIGI MANGIONE IN $500M WAREHOUSE INFERNO HE FILMED IN ANTI-CAPITALIST RAGE: FEDS At one point, a man appears to emerge from the home and yell profanities in Spanish in the direction of the dump truck.  Perez said he already lost money on the dumpster delivery and pickup and would have to pay hundreds more in dumping fees if he took the trash to the dump, KTVU reported.  SUSPECT IN SAM ALTMAN MOLOTOV COCKTAIL PLOT CRIES MELTDOWN, NOT ATTEMPTED MURDER, AS JUDGE KEEPS HIM LOCKED UP Police later responded to the scene and required the driver to remove debris from the edge of the sidewalk onto the property, the station added.  A neighbor told KTVU that the homeowner claimed to have paid for the dumpster. "She says she paid $700 for it, and then, all of a sudden, I see him back up and dump it all on the ground. I don't really know what that was about," the neighbor said.  The pile of trash reportedly was cleaned up and covered by a neighbor after being picked through by scavengers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd25fd8d5dabda395fa2f Far-left streamer Hasan Piker warns 'American empire' will inevitably fall, likely in violent fashion te 2026-04-15T18:01:03.804Z Far-left streamer Hasan Piker warns 'American empire' will inevitably fall, likely in violent fashion Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker declared the American Empire is "fading fast" and will "inevitably fall" when addressing Yale University’s Political Union on Tuesday.  Empires "rarely die quietly," Piker told Yale students, adding, "They go out over the course of sometimes centuries, but in America's case, probably a lot shorter, with increasing amounts of violence." Piker came out in support of a resolution "End the American Empire" during the speech at Yale that irked conservatives before it began.   "It’s an interesting resolution, end the U.S. empire. It’s interesting because, how do you end something that’s already in the process of dying?" Piker told students, drawing cheers. HASAN PIKER CALLS REPUBLICAN PARTY THE 'BIGGEST DOMESTIC TERRORIST' IN THE COUNTRY "We must manage the retreat of a superpower from the world stage. This is a challenge for our time," he said. "Because if we do not do this, then the American Empire will come to an end in a much more violent way, a curse on future generations that we must avoid at all costs." He also suggested the United States "turned against" the Soviet Union following World War II because of "anti-communist fervor." At another point, he quoted Chinese dictator Mao Zedong's past words about "reactionaries" being "paper tigers" who weren't as scary as they appeared. "It will be proved that the U.S. reactionaries, like all reactionaries in history, do not have much strength," he said. The far-left influencer said America eventually "became the monsters that we had supposedly vanquished" and had "imperial bloodlust." Piker asked, "What was the point of defeating the Nazis if we went on to dominate so much of the globe as violently as we have? Was the point of all of it so that we could have the rest of the world to ourselves?" WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY ONLINE AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS "I don’t know how else to put it, the American Empire is fading fast, regardless of what we resolve here today," Piker said. "The American Empire is going to inevitably fall." Piker, who is fiercely anti-Israel and has said he prefers Hamas, also said Israel was going through a "fascist death spiral" that was "not dissimilar to what the Nazis went through." Many Yale students stomped their feet with approval throughout the speech. The Yale Daily News interviewed students who called Piker’s remarks "electric" and praised the university for allowing "a modern media presence" to speak. "He reaches to our demographic exactly, people that are our age," student Cemre Keles told the Yale Daily News of Piker, who has millions of followers online. Piker has become an influential figure within the Democratic Party, with some politicians embracing and even campaigning with him ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Others, however, have called out Piker for what they described as antisemitic and anti-American comments. POPULAR FAR-LEFT STREAMER UNLEASHES PROFANE TIRADE AGAINST VIETNAMESE COMMUNIST REFUGEE IN RESURFACED VID StopAntisemitism founder Liora Rez called Yale’s decision to host Piker "indefensible" "This is not a free speech issue, it’s a moral failure. Piker has a record of inflammatory rhetoric," she told Fox News Digital. "Elevating a dangerous figure associated with such rhetoric is not academic inquiry, it is the normalization of extremism," Rez continued. "This is part of a broader, deeply troubling trend within the Ivy League, where elite institutions are increasingly willing to platform voices that traffic in outrage and hostility while ignoring the real-world consequences." Rez added, "Jewish students, already facing a surge in antisemitism on campus, are left to absorb the message that this environment is acceptable," and universities are not obligated to give a platform to every voice." Yale did not immediately respond to a request for comment.  HASAN PIKER ACCUSES BILL MAHER OF BEING AN 'ISLAMOPHOBE' AND DEMONSTRATING 'ANTI-BLACKNESS' Prior to the Yale event, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., called for federal funding to be revoked from Yale for hosting the controversial streamer, who had suggested Scott should be killed for his stance on health care. "This is WILD," Scott said on X. "I spoke at the Yale Political Union last year on why we need to buy made in America products. Now, they are hosting a guy who said I should be killed." Among Piker’s past comments are claims that America "deserved" 9/11 and defending Hamas as being "a thousand times better than the fascist settler colonial apartheid state" of Israel. Earlier this week, Piker claimed that the Republican Party was the world's "biggest terrorist" organization. Fox News Digital’s Lindsay Kornick and Alex Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfd237d8d5dabda395fa1c Phoenix tells AG Mayes its ban on ICE staging areas doesn’t violate state law te 2026-04-15T18:00:23.655Z Phoenix tells AG Mayes its ban on ICE staging areas doesn’t violate state law Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfcff7d8d5dabda395f989 Hobbs vetoes first bills under moratorium as Arizona budget standoff drags on te 2026-04-15T17:50:47.658Z Hobbs vetoes first bills under moratorium as Arizona budget standoff drags on Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfcfddd8d5dabda395f963 This Khosla-backed autonomous pod startup just raised $170M. Now, it’s aiming for more. te 2026-04-15T17:50:21.623Z This Khosla-backed autonomous pod startup just raised $170M. Now, it’s aiming for more. Glydways is in talks to raise another $250 million as it prepares to launch three pilot programs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfcdc7d8d5dabda395f8c1 David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope te 2026-04-15T17:41:27.624Z David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope David Axelrod, a senior advisor to former president Barack Obama, put out a statement on X quelling rumors that a Thursday meeting between himself and Pope Leo XIV was a precursor to a potential Pontifex-Obama summit. "To be clear, I was gratified and honored that Pope Leo XIV granted my request for an audience and thrilled to spend a some time with him last week," Axelrod wrote. "It was scheduled months ago and unrelated to any prospective meeting with President Obama," his Tuesday post concluded. Despite the statement, Obama has been open about his desire to meet with Pope Leo. Obama-Biden White House alum Christopher Hale posted on X that there are "early talks" about a potential one-on-one. POPE WARNS ESCALATING IRAN CONFLICT COULD TIP MIDDLE EAST INTO ‘IRREPARABLE ABYSS’ Axelrod, now a CNN analyst, was responding to a video from his own network in which conservative commentator Hal Lambert accused Pope Leo's recent criticisms of President Donald Trump and the war in Iran of being politically motivated. "David Axelrod goes and visits Pope Leo last week. They're talking about Obama going to visit. Pope Leo is from Chicago. All of a sudden, now Pope Leo is out attacking Trump and the policies of the United States and Israel," Lambert said during a CNN panel show. "Axelrod is the chief strategist for Obama. The Pope was saying he's not political. Why is he meeting with the chief strategist for both Obama's campaign and in the White House?" Lambert asked. POPE LEO PICKS NEW VATICAN AMBASSADOR TO US AS TRUMP TENSIONS MOUNT OVER POLICIES In addition to being a senior advisor to Obama in the White House, Axelrod was also the chief strategist for both Obama's 2008 and 2012 campaigns and was widely seen as the brains behind his successful runs. The veteran politico met with Pope Leo on April 9. The pope's criticism's of Trump's military actions predate the meeting. He's been critical of both military actions in Venezuela and in Iran, telling a Palm Sunday mass in March that God "does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war." But one day after his meeting with Axelrod, Pope Leo wrote what appeared to be a direct rebuke to the administration. POPE LEO CALLS OUT 'DELUSION OF OMNIPOTENCE' FUELING IRAN WAR IN VIGIL FOR PEACE AT ST. PETER'S BASILICA "God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs," Pope Leo wrote in an April 10 post on X. "Military action will not create space for freedom or times of Peace, which comes only from the patient promotion of coexistence and dialogue among peoples," he concluded. The post, which has been followed with at least 10 direct or indirect references to war and peace in the five days since, came days after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke of the rescue mission to save a downed airman in Iran. POPE LEO XIV INVOKES POPE FRANCIS' FINAL WORDS IN EASTER PLEA AGAINST GROWING 'INDIFFERENCE' TO WAR "Shot down on a Friday — Good Friday — hidden in a cave — a crevice — all of Saturday and rescued on Sunday," Hegseth said. "Flown out of Iran as the sun was rising on Easter Sunday, a pilot reborn. All home and accounted for. A nation rejoicing. God is good," Hegseth said in an April 6 press conference. Trump responded to comments from Pope Leo, calling him "weak on crime and "terrible for foreign policy," in a post on Truth Social. "Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician. It’s hurting him very badly and, more importantly, it’s hurting the Catholic Church," Trump also wrote. FROM IRAN TO THE FAKE JESUS IMAGE, TRUMP IS FACING A GROWING BACKLASH FOR HIS INFLAMMATORY RHETORIC The heightened rhetoric has contributed to an atmosphere that many are increasingly viewing as political. "It’s not about when it was scheduled. It’s about why? David Axelrod is a powerful Democrat political strategist. That’s his job for the past 30 years. Millions of people would like a private audience with the Pope, but he is meeting with a powerful strategist for the opposition party to President Trump," Lambert told Fox News Digital. "This is all about the midterms and trying to turn Catholics against President Trump and Republicans," Lambert concluded. BISHOP BARRON SAYS TRUMP ‘OWES THE POPE AN APOLOGY’ Besides incurring the Pope's ire, Trump has also irked Christians across the board after posting an AI-generated image of himself on Truth Social that many viewed as depicting himself as Jesus Christ. Trump deleted the photo and denied the charge, claiming he thought the photo was depicting him as a doctor. "I did post it, and I thought it was me as a doctor and had to do with Red Cross… which we support, and only the fake news could come up with that one," Trump told reporters. "As a Chicagoan, I've been eager to meet Pope Leo from the moment he stepped out on the balcony," Axelrod told Fox News Digital. "My admiration for him as a great moral leader has only grown since. The audience, which I requested, was scheduled months ago. No one sent me and the only mission I was on was to visit with him and pay my respects," he concluded. Fox News Digital reached out to The Vatican and an Obama representative for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfcd98d8d5dabda395f898 Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets te 2026-04-15T17:40:40.142Z Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets Accel announced on Tuesday that it raised $5 billion in fresh capital to back late-stage companies building AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfcd84d8d5dabda395f88e Tucson students use music to heal and connect te 2026-04-15T17:40:20.592Z Tucson students use music to heal and connect Three University of Arizona music students are using song to bridge language barriers, ease memory loss and build unexpected friendships among Tucson's elderly, and they brought their work to the TENWEST festival to share it. The Music and Health Story Lab Workshop was created by Jennie Gubner, assistant professor of ethnomusicology in the University of Arizona School of Music and chair of the Applied Intercultural Arts Research Graduate Interdisciplinary Program.  The workshop explored how music and storytelling can support mental health and memory, particularly in older adults and included projects by students Elena Periclos, Alivia Alexander and Taryn Mayer.  Mayer is graduating in May with a bachelor’s degree in music and will be pursuing a master’s in applied intercultural arts research. She told attendees about the process of curating her original musical called “Feral Season.”  Mayer and Alexander both host workshops at the senior living community St. Luke’s Home, providing services that support residents’ mental and physical health and social and emotional well-being.  Alexander's project involved leading workshops to support residents' memory and mental health through music. The group gathered for about an hour, playing small instruments like tambourines, maracas and bells. Alexander guided them through writing lyrics by asking about meaningful memories and stories. The workshop presented an immediate challenge: one couple spoke only Spanish, while another participant spoke only English. Music, it turned out, needed no translation. “It brought a sense of connection,” she said. “Very different people can come together.”  Students Alivia Alexander and Taryn Mayer pose with residents of St. Luke’s Home, where they teach songwriting. Courtesy of Alivia Alexander. Sharing music from each other's cultures helped the group find common ground. Alexander said that when members described the memories and emotions a song stirred in them, they discovered they had more in common than they expected. Together the group wrote a song in English and Spanish, combining the two cultures and accompanied by Alexander’s ukulele. Beyond connection, Alexander said she noticed music easing age-related stress, with participants visibly shifting in mood and attitude over the course of the workshops. The panelists continue to volunteer at St. Luke's Home, with Mayer noting that many of the workshop participants enjoy performing and singing for other residents, often the original songs they created in the workshops. “I think it’s been really important for them to have this creative outlet,” said Mayer.  After talking about their projects, students polled attendees about their favorite type of music and past musical experiences. Many said that music made them feel “encapsulated” and brought an “inner peace.” One attendee said music is “something to take the mind off things going on in this world.”  Another attendee shared a story about attending a concert with her mom, saying the experience brought them closer. Several attendees said music had helped them forge new friendships and deepen existing ones, whether through workshops, concerts or folk festivals. Emma Diaz is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist based in Tucson. 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/69dfcb88d8d5dabda395f83c Tucson man sentenced to 14 years for U of A student's shooting death te 2026-04-15T17:31:52.054Z Tucson man sentenced to 14 years for U of A student's shooting death Marcus William receives a 14-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to a drive-by shooting that killed University of Arizona student Erin Jones in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfcb5ad8d5dabda395f80b Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: 'Essential' te 2026-04-15T17:31:06.985Z Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: 'Essential' FIRST ON FOX: Financial officers from 12 states are backing a proposed Department of Labor rule that targets healthcare "middlemen" by demanding more transparency, rallying behind the Trump administration’s waste, fraud, and abuse crackdown as well as the goal of lowering healthcare costs. In a letter to the Labor Department obtained by Fox News Digital, over a dozen state financial officers in the State Financial Officers Association (SFOF) offered their support of a proposed rule being evaluated by the Labor Department targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that would expose , and overcharging that drive up costs. "Healthcare purchasers are operating in the dark, paying inflated costs because hidden pricing and middlemen obscure where every dollar goes," OJ Oleka, CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation, told Fox News Digital. "By bringing those hidden prices into the light, companies can finally identify waste, negotiate better deals, and redirect those savings toward higher wages, more jobs, stronger benefits for workers, and increases to shareholder value."  Oleka went on to explain that on a state level, the transparency brought on by the new rule is "essential to safeguarding taxpayer resources and fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities." LABOR DEPT DEPLOYS ‘STRIKE TEAM’ TO CALIFORNIA OVER $21B UNEMPLOYMENT DEBT, FRAUD CONCERNS "Transparency isn’t just about accountability; it’s critical to detecting waste, preventing fraud, and ensuring that healthcare spending delivers value to the workers, businesses, and taxpayers who ultimately bear these costs." If implemented, the rule would require full disclosure of these "middlemen" revenue streams, expand beyond pharmacy benefit managers to insurers and third-party administrators, and allow access to claims and pricing data, which SFOF says will be a key tool in combating fraud while outlining in the letter that the administration shouldn’t stop there. "As the guardians of billions of taxpayers' hard-earned dollars, we support the Labor Department's proposed rule and hope the administration goes even further," Tina Cannon, Utah’s state auditor, told Fox News Digital. "Enforcing price transparency is essential for us to perform our fiduciary duties effectively," she said. "Greater oversight and accountability for employer-based health plans will help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in federal healthcare programs, such as the $463.7 million in inappropriate hospital payments my office uncovered in Utah last year. Expanding this rule would help us do our jobs, root out fraud and waste, and reduce the cost of healthcare for all Americans." A "complex web" of hidden rebates, fees, and incentives, driven by pharmacy benefit managers, has allowed fraud to go undetected for years, according to the letter. SENATE DOGE LEADER MOVES TO FORCE ‘RECEIPT’ FOR EVERY TAX DOLLAR AFTER MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDAL The push follows months of action from the Trump administration and SFOF to crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse across government. Trump recently named Vice President JD Vance the nation’s "fraud czar" to lead an anti-fraud task force, and in February the SFOF uncovered billions in taxpayer waste. Treasurers and auditors from 12 states — including Nebraska, Louisiana, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Dakota, Indiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Mississippi and Kansas — signed onto the effort. More than $50 billion annually in undisclosed rebates and fees is retained by top pharmacy benefit managers, which has "prevented effective oversight," according to the letter. The letter details methods used to generate this hidden fraud. "Healthcare overcharging in the United States erodes shareholder value by driving up costs for employers (and patients)," the letter states. VANCE REVEALS $19B FRAUD UNCOVERED IN MINNEAPOLIS, HINTS CALIFORNIA IS NEXT TARGET One major concern is that pharmacy benefit managers charge more for a drug than they pay at the dispensing pharmacy "to keep the difference or ‘spread’ as profit." In turn, money hidden from regulators drives price spikes.  The letter also states that pharmacy benefit managers are buying more expensive drugs from manufacturers for higher rebates without those incentives ever being disclosed. "These arrangements are generally not made public, so plan sponsors often do not have insight into how much pharmacy benefit managers are actually paying for drugs on their formularies," according to the letter. It adds that pharmacy benefit managers are steering patients away from cheaper pharmacy options to their own affiliated pharmacies to boost profits. In 2023, U.S. healthcare spending reached nearly $5 trillion, about 17.6 percent of GDP, while employers spent roughly $1.3 trillion in 2024, with costs rising more than five percent annually, according to the letter. The letter builds on recent pressure from these same officials on Fortune 500 companies to more closely examine healthcare spending data, signaling a growing investor-driven push for cost transparency. It also follows a recent SFOF report showing that financial officers prevented $28 billion in waste and abuse in 2025 alone, along with new polling indicating that Americans view fraud as a major driver of rising living costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfcb2cd8d5dabda395f7eb India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space te 2026-04-15T17:30:20.760Z India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space Emergent's Wingman lets users manage and automate tasks through chat on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc96cd8d5dabda395f7a8 Flagstaff City Council resolution and county-level needs assessment emphasize roads to recovery te 2026-04-15T17:22:52.015Z Flagstaff City Council resolution and county-level needs assessment emphasize roads to recovery The resolution does not mandate any specific program or expenditure but instead provides a “guiding framework” of values and intentions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc957d8d5dabda395f79f Coconino County Justice Bus scheduled to arrive in Page on April 17 te 2026-04-15T17:22:31.910Z Coconino County Justice Bus scheduled to arrive in Page on April 17 Coconino County Superior Court will provide walk-in services and conduct hearings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc943d8d5dabda395f796 Mountain Line making service changes at Downtown Connection Center during nearby construction te 2026-04-15T17:22:11.567Z Mountain Line making service changes at Downtown Connection Center during nearby construction Expected impacts include parking, pickup and drop-off locations and limited traffic on Phoenix Ave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc92ed8d5dabda395f788 Trump’s ‘Make America Skilled Again’ job training program would slash existing funding by $1.2 billion te 2026-04-15T17:21:50.521Z Trump’s ‘Make America Skilled Again’ job training program would slash existing funding by $1.2 billion Participants in a welding program for minimum-security inmates are pictured at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Oct. 7, 2024. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) WASHINGTON — Tucked into President Donald Trump’s new budget request is a plan that could dramatically change — and, critics say, slash — how much money and help states provide to people needing jobs and training. Trump’s latest budget proposes a federal “Make America Skilled Again’’ grant that would combine a dozen current programs and provide $3.4 billion in spending for certain employment and training programs, down from $4.65 billion anticipated this fiscal year. The president’s plan would fund block, or general, grants to states, which could then tailor the spending to employment and training needs. There’s no formula in the budget proposal detailing how or where the money would be distributed, other than a requirement that at least 10% be spent on an apprenticeship program and 3% on innovations. The secretary of the Department of Labor could also reserve up to 0.75% on “program accountability” and technical support. Congressional Republicans are moving ahead with other ways to fund, and in some cases revamp, federal job programs, though they showed little interest in Trump’s MASA proposal that was also in his budget request last year. The Trump plan The MASA effort is another in a series of administration initiatives aimed at streamlining job training programs’ administrative costs and making them more responsive to changes in the workplace. The Labor Department referred questions about the plan to the Office of Management and Budget, which did not respond to questions. At the National Skills Coalition, an advocacy organization for skills-based training, Megan Evans saw the MASA effort as a way of making deep cuts that ultimately hurt workers and employers, she said in an interview. “The administration says it’s trying to streamline,” said Evans, the coalition’s senior government affairs manager. “But in reality it’s combining deep cuts with risky consolidations and rollbacks.” The White House last year issued a detailed report and a video on its strategy, outlining how “workforce programs are fragmented across agencies, stifled by red tape, and too often misaligned with the skills employers need.” These issues, it said, “pose particular risks as the United States advances toward a bold reindustrialization agenda and navigates the transformational impact of AI (artificial intelligence) on the workforce.” In the budget released this month, the administration called the program “a key part of the administration’s strategy to fill the growing demand for skilled trades and other occupations,” along with some other programs, including the tax cuts enacted last year. Changes in getting money and help While MASA aims to reduce administrative costs, a long-sought goal of administrators across the country, popular programs would be consolidated under the block grant, including several with strong constituencies.  Among them are programs for adult training and employment, youth training and employment, the Labor Department’s Re-integration of Ex-Offenders program, Native American programs and others. The National Skills Coalition saw trouble in folding these programs into a single grant. “These programs weren’t created in a vacuum,” it said in a blog post last year. “They each serve distinct populations.” Merging them would be “making it harder for people to access training that fits their lives and needs,” the group said. It also had doubts about whether block grants would in fact be more efficient. “By combining multiple workforce programs into a single grant, it becomes significantly harder to track program outcomes, monitor equity and assess whether specific populations–such as veterans, youth, people with disabilities, or former incarcerated pepole–are being effectively served,” the coalition said Some state and local officials share the concern.  “Washington state is already facing significant budget shortfalls, and this proposal would further widen that gap,” said Marisol Tapia Hopper, director of strategic partnerships & funding at the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County. She said combining the programs into a block grant “functions as a reduction in workforce investment, applying a one-size-fits-all approach to a system that is already chronically underfunded.”  The National Governors Association, a bipartisan group comprising all the nation’s governors, has taken no position on the proposal. “Workforce training is a huge bipartisan priority for governors,” said Jack Porter, NGA program director for workforce development & economic policy. “Federal support is critical to standing up effective workforce programs, but the federally funded workforce system as it stands now comes with a lot of red tape that shifts time and focus away from the goal, which is (to) provide workers with training,” he said. Congressional reluctance Congress has shown little enthusiasm for the administration’s consolidation. Earlier this month, the Republican-led U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee proposed a comprehensive job training blueprint. Among its ideas: providing funding for on-the-job learning and strengthening the system that holds state and local workforce boards responsible “for delivering positive outcomes for workers and job seekers.” The bill would have adult education programs governed by the Labor Department. The aim would be to “connect adult education to apprenticeships, sector partnerships, and employer-led training especially as artificial intelligence reshapes skill demands.” Included in the legislation, which a committee spokeswoman says is clearly “in line with the broad goals proposed in the president’s budget,” is a Make America Skilled Again pilot program. It would permit states to apply to combine different workforce funding streams and then spend them on programs that best suit their needs. The bill, said committee Chairman Tim Walberg, R-Mich., in a statement, “modernizes a struggling and underutilized workforce development system, delivering reforms that strengthen participant outcomes and ensure greater accountability for taxpayer dollars.” In the U.S. Senate, Republicans began pushing changes that will help people get access to current programs. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Republicans’ aim is to “increase Americans’ access to job opportunities by eliminating red tape, increasing flexibility, and modernizing the workforce system.” The goal is to create one-stop centers where people can get information about jobs and training. The measure would “help Nebraskans find great jobs more efficiently,” said Sen. Pete Ricketts, a Nebraska Republican who co-sponsored the bill. Spending bill season At the moment, Democrats and Republicans appear deadlocked on how to proceed. The House Appropriations Committee plans to write labor spending legislation in June. The Senate has not announced a schedule.  The partisan lines are forming. The Trump labor budget “attacks workers and small businesses by undermining workforce development programs at the Department of Labor,” said Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., top Democrat on the House workforce panel, in a statement. Without the specific programs, he said, “many workers will struggle to provide for their families.” Walberg sees a need for big change. “The workforce is evolving rapidly, and legislation designed over a decade ago is no longer meeting today’s demands,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc918d8d5dabda395f769 Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports te 2026-04-15T17:21:28.937Z Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports An Iranian general warned Wednesday that Tehran could shut down traffic in the Red Sea and other regional shipping lanes if the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports continues.  The remarks from Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is Iran’s top military command, were aired by Iranian state television, according to the Middle East Eye.  Aliabadi said if the U.S. blockade continues, it "creates insecurity for Iran's commercial vessels and oil tankers" and constitutes "a prelude" to violating the ongoing U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the news outlet reported.  "The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea," Aliabadi reportedly added. LIVE UPDATES: US MILITARY MAINTAINING BLOCKADE ON IRANIAN PORTS AS PEACE TALKS ARE SET TO BEGIN The White House, when asked by Fox News Digital for comment, provided a statement from press secretary Karoline Leavitt that said, "President Trump, Vice President Vance and the negotiating team have made the U.S. redlines very clear." "The Iranians’ desperation for a deal will only increase with President Trump’s highly effective Naval blockade now in effect, which is sending oil tankers towards the big, beautiful Gulf of America," Leavitt said. U.S. Central Command released a statement Wednesday saying the U.S. stopped nine vessels attempting to break the blockade on Iranian ports. Fox News is told all nine were oil tankers. A senior U.S. defense official also confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday a report from Reuters that a U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers that were trying to leave Iran on Tuesday.  TRUMP SAYS US COULD 'TAKE' IRAN'S URANIUM AFTER STRIKES: HOW IT WOULD WORK A U.S. official told Reuters that the ships left Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman before being contacted by the U.S. warship through radio communication.   "During the first 48 hours of the U.S. blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports, no vessels have made it past U.S. forces," U.S. Central Command said Wednesday. "Additionally, 9 vessels have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return toward an Iranian port or coastal area," it added.  Fox News’ Liz Friden contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc905d8d5dabda395f760 Hunter Biden concedes privilege behind dad’s pardon reversal as he jabs Trump admin te 2026-04-15T17:21:09.479Z Hunter Biden concedes privilege behind dad’s pardon reversal as he jabs Trump admin Former first son Hunter Biden acknowledged he is "completely biased" about the sweeping pardon his father granted him in 2024, renewing attention on former President Joe Biden’s decision to reverse course after publicly ruling out clemency for his son. "I’m completely biased as it relates to what my dad did for me. I fully understand how uniquely situated I am in being privileged enough to have received a pardon from my father," Hunter said in an interview published Tuesday by liberal outlet MediasTouch, when asked if there should be reforms made to presidential pardons.  The remarks put fresh attention on Biden’s decision to pardon his son after repeatedly pledging he would not – a reversal that undercut Democrats’ longtime "no one is above the law" message as Hunter Biden faced federal gun and tax charges. Hunter Biden added that he was not in the position to weigh in on potential presidential pardon reforms following his father's order, but went on to slam the Trump administration for its pardons since 2025 – including more than 1,000 individuals pardoned from prosecution related to the Jan. 6, 2021 protest at the U.S. Capitol.  PRESIDENT BIDEN PARDONS HIS SIBLINGS JUST MINUTES BEFORE LEAVING OFFICE  Biden reversed course in the final months of his presidency, and issued a sweeping pardon to his son. Hunter Biden was pardoned for any offense he "has committed or may have committed" from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1, 2024. Hunter Biden said that he was "filled with gratitude" to his dad when discussing the pardon.  In September 2024, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges in California for a scheme evading over $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019. He was also convicted in Delaware in June 2024 for lying on a federal form about his drug use to purchase a firearm in 2018.  Hunter Biden also pointed fingers at the current first family in the interview, saying, "I don't think that the founders ever imagined Donald Trump. I don't think they ever imagined the Trump family." DAVID AXELROD QUESTIONS BIDEN'S MASCULINITY AFTER LAST-SECOND FAMILY PARDONS: 'MAN UP' "I don't think people understand is that, in the first year, I think—I don’t know the exact number—I think my dad gave 80 or so pardons over a four-year period of time. I think that that's about the number," said Hunter Biden.  He added, "Donald Trump has given over 1,500 pardons in the first year alone. But I'm obviously—I’m not the one to be, I don't think, fairly or unbiasedly talking about the presidential pardon vote." Trump did not pardon any of his children during his first administration. He did pardon the father of his son-in-law, Charles Kushner, in December 2020. Charles Kushner had served over a year in federal prison for tax evasion, witness retaliation, and campaign finance violations.  "President Trump has exercised his constitutional authority to issue pardons and commutations for a variety of individuals, including those who have been victims of Biden’s weaponized justice system," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.  "And the only pardons anyone should be critical of are from President Autopen, who pardoned and commuted sentences of violent criminals including child killers and mass murderers – and that’s not to mention the proactive pardons he ‘signed’ for his family members like Hunter on his way out the door."  Biden also issued pardons to his brother James, sister-in-law Sara, sister Valerie, and brother Francis, defending the move as protection from attacks and threats from Trump. Fox News Digital's Emma Colton contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc8f1d8d5dabda395f757 Fox News Digital posts best quarter ever with 187 million monthly unique visitors in early 2026 te 2026-04-15T17:20:49.648Z Fox News Digital posts best quarter ever with 187 million monthly unique visitors in early 2026 Fox News Digital averaged an astonishing 187 million multiplatform unique visitors per month during the first quarter of 2026, according to Comscore. The massive audience marked the best quarter ever for Fox News Digital, which also topped all relevant news brands with over 5.5 billion multiplatform views and drove over 11.3 billion multiplatform minutes in the quarter. It marked the 20th consecutive quarter Fox News Digital has led news brands with views and the 15th consecutive quarter it has been the top news brand among minutes as Americans relied on the growing platform for critical information and analysis.  FOX NEWS TOPS ALL NEWS BRANDS ON YOUTUBE WITH RECORD-SETTING 1.5 BILLION VIDEO VIEWS DURING Q1 2026 Fox News Digital dominated with an average of 91.4 million desktop/mobile unique visitors surpassing all news brands including CBSNews.com, which averaged 87 million desktop/mobile unique visitors. Fox News Digital grew by 51% among multiplatform unique visitors compared to the first quarter of 2025 while CNN, The New York Times, NBC News and ABC News all suffered declines in the category. Along the way, Fox News Digital’s 187 million multiplatform unique visitors per month topped CNN’s 78 million and the Times’ 69 million combined.  When it comes to total multiplatform views, Fox News Digital’s 5.5 billion topped the Times’ 4.4 billion, CNN’s 2.2 billion, CBS News’ 1.2 billion, NBC News’ 817 million and ABC News’ 431 million.  It was much of the same among multiplatform minutes, as Fox News Digital’s 11.3 billion crushed CNN’s 3.5 billion, the Times’ 3.4 billion, CBS’ 3.1 billion, NBC’s 2 billion and ABC’s 1.2 billion.  The Fox News Mobile app drew an average of 6.5 million unique viewers during the quarter, leading the CNN mobile app which saw an average of four million unique viewers. During March, Fox News became the first news brand in the competitive set to surpass 200 million total digital multiplatform unique visitors in a month. FOX NEWS CHANNEL WALLOPS CNN, MS NOW VIEWERSHIP DURING FIRST QUARTER OF 2026 FOXBusiness.com drove 577 million multiplatform minutes during the first quarter of 2026, finishing third in the business competitive set. FOX News Media also finished the first quarter of 2026 as the No. 1 news brand on YouTube, crushing competition with a record-setting 1.5 billion video views, according to Emplifi. Fox News piled up the staggering amount of video views while beating its closest competitor, MS NOW, by nearly 500 million as the liberal outlet finished with 974 million video views.  Fox News also doubled CNN’s 707 million video views and topped ABC News, NBC News and CBS News combined.  ABC News had 440 million, NBC News had 364 million and CBS News settled for 194 million. BARI WEISS TELLS CBS NEWS STAFF THEY'RE 'NOT PRODUCING A PRODUCT THAT ENOUGH PEOPLE WANT' It was the sixth consecutive quarter that Fox News surpassed all news brands on YouTube, growing 21% compared to last year and 51% quarter-over-quarter among video views in the process. Fox News also finished No. 1 in social engagement with 430 million social media interactions across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, according to Emplifi. Fox News had its best quarter ever with social media video views, driving 7.1 billion views.  Fox News Digital, CBSNews.com, NBCNews.com, WashingtonPost.com, and ABCNews.com have opted in to account for Social Incremental in Total Digital Multiplatform Unique Visitors, while brands like CNN.com and NYTimes.com have not. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc694d8d5dabda395f6fa Man charged in fatal stabbing of US Marine in North Carolina had criminal record spanning three decades te 2026-04-15T17:10:44.753Z Man charged in fatal stabbing of US Marine in North Carolina had criminal record spanning three decades A 47-year-old man charged in the fatal stabbing of a U.S. Marine in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, has a criminal history spanning more than three decades, including a prior conviction as a habitual felon. Davy Spencer, 47, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after Lance Cpl. Daniel Montano, 21, was stabbed during a chaotic early morning brawl Easter Sunday, according to Wilmington police. Montano, who was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines at Camp Lejeune, later died from his injuries. SUSPECT ARRESTED, CHARGED AFTER US MARINE STABBED TO DEATH IN CHAOTIC NORTH CAROLINA STREET BRAWL According to records reviewed by Fox News Digital, Spencer’s criminal record dates back to the mid-1990s, when he was a teenager. North Carolina Department of Corrections records show arrests on these dates: In 2013 and 2014, Spencer was charged with multiple counts of selling narcotics and possession with intent to distribute. In 2015, he was convicted as a habitual felon, which applied to individuals with multiple prior felony convictions. Following the 2015 conviction, Spencer was sentenced to seven years, three months minimum and nine years, nine months maximum in state prison, records show. Spencer was released on January 17, 2021, and his parole ended one year later. More recently, court records show Spencer continued to face charges following his release. In 2023, he was arrested twice in New Hanover County and released on unsecured bonds. On July 31, 2025, Wilmington police arrested Spencer again, charging him with resisting a public officer, marijuana possession and assault on a government official or employee. GOT A TIP? The assault charge was later dismissed. He pleaded guilty to the remaining misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to 27 days in custody. Police say that on Easter Sunday, around 2 a.m., officers responded to reports of multiple fights in the 100 block of North Front Street in downtown Wilmington. The area, which is about 70 miles from Camp Lejeune, is a popular destination for Marines stationed at the East Coast’s largest Marine Corps base. FOLLOW US ON X Video of the police response that has been circulating online shows officers deploying pepper spray before they encounter Montano, who was standing, bent over and bleeding heavily on a sidewalk. The U.S. Marine was found suffering from a stab wound to the neck and later died from his injuries. A second man who was stabbed survived. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Montano's relatives described him as a devoted Marine and a source of light in their lives. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "Daniel proudly served as a United States Marine, assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment at Camp Lejeune. He was not only dedicated to his country, but also deeply loved by his family. To us, he was more than a Marine — he was a son, a brother, and someone who brought so much light into our lives," his family wrote on a GoFundMe page created to help cover funeral expenses. Spencer was taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Authorities have not said what led to the fight. Fox News Digital has requested further comment from the Wilmington Police Department. Fox News Digital's Michael Dorgan and Brie Stimson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc462d8d5dabda395f69e Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee rips LIV Golf as reports fuel speculation about its future: 'Lame-brained tour' te 2026-04-15T17:01:22.819Z Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee rips LIV Golf as reports fuel speculation about its future: 'Lame-brained tour' With a "bombshell announcement" reportedly coming about LIV Golf, Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour pro Brandel Chamblee believes the rival tour is coming to an end. Golf reporter Ryan French said during an X Spaces broadcast that he has "some pretty good sources" that told him "LIV is shutting down," according to the FlushingItGolf account that was listening. "I’ve got everything from, and these are people that I trust, that you guys know," French said, per the account. "Players didn’t get paid today, power went out because the bill wasn’t paid, employees didn’t get paid. Stuff like that." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Telegraph Sport reported Wednesday that LIV Golf executives have been called into an emergency meeting in New York amid speculation about the league's future. Chamblee, who has been one of LIV Golf’s biggest critics since its inception, backed French’s report, believing the tour will crumble. BROOKS KOEPKA SHOULD FACE PENALTY IF HE REJOINS PGA TOUR, GOLF PUNDIT SAYS "Given that the product was so ill-conceived and ended up being worse than anyone could have imagined – with shotgun starts, initially 54 holes, a team concept that was nothing but laughable and tournaments that meant and continue to mean nothing, and such a paltry number of viewers, losing billions along the way – would it surprise anyone if the Saudis came to their corrupted senses and finally euthanized the whole lame-brained tour," Chamblee wrote on X in response to the reports. The days of a potential merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour seem to be a pipe dream now, especially as LIV stars like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed came back to their old roots. In fact, Koepka is a part of a new Returning Member Program, which allows LIV golfers who won a major or Players Championship since 2022, to return to the PGA Tour under specific conditions and financial penalties. And while they haven’t done so, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cam Smith are all eligible for Koepka’s program. Reed isn’t in the program, though he is working through a suspension period, where he plans on returning to the Tour as a non-member in August 2026 before hopefully regaining full status in 2027. Meanwhile, LIV Golf is set to tee off at its Mexico event this week, and they still have nine events scheduled for the rest of the 2026 schedule. But, as French said on X Spaces, "Things are not good." 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/69dfc44ed8d5dabda395f695 California Dems ripped for bill dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ that could penalize independent journalists te 2026-04-15T17:01:02.912Z California Dems ripped for bill dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ that could penalize independent journalists California Democrats are being ripped over a bill that one state assemblymember has dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," which he argues would "criminalize" investigative journalism. The controversial bill, officially titled, "Privacy for immigration support services providers," creates privacy protections for immigration support service providers, employees and volunteers, including hiding their addresses and imposing penalties on those who publish their image on social media. Democratic lawmakers say the legislation is needed to protect people from targeted political violence. However critics, including Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio, argue the bill would actually work to "silence citizen journalists and shield taxpayer-funded organizations from public scrutiny." The bill has already passed its earliest stages and currently sits in the California Assembly Judiciary Committee. JOURNALIST WHO EXPOSED ALLEGED MINNESOTA FRAUD SAYS NEWSOM, CALIFORNIA ARE HIS NEXT TARGETS If the bill is signed into law, the California Secretary of State will oversee a program that will conceal from public records the addresses of any person who has provided "designated immigration support services," including services like health care, legal assistance and case management, if they have been subjected to threats, harassment or violence stemming from their work. The California Secretary of State will assign participants a substitute address, which will be used by local and state agencies, and will be tasked with forwarding mail to program participants' real address. The legislation also prohibits private citizens or businesses from posting the image, personal information or home address of any program participant online or on social media if the intent is to threaten the immigration support services worker or incite violence from a third party. A participant covered under the program could file a complaint in court against a person or organization that posts their image and could be awarded up to $4,000. CALIFORNIA FRAUD CONCERNS RAMP UP AS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MASSIVE SCHEME USING TAXPAYERS AS HIS 'PIGGY BANK' Violators of the law could face additional criminal penalties including a $10,000 fine or up to one year in jail. "This bill will ensures that we have an opportunity when people are being haraassed, doxxed, subjected to violence, to be able to have the ability to protect themselves," the author of the bill, Democratic Assemblymember Mia Bonta, the wife of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, said during a legislative session. Republican lawmakers like DeMaio argue the legislation would have a chilling effect on the work of citizen journalists. YOUTUBER TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS ON MINNESOTA'S MASSIVE $9B FRAUD NETWORK INVESTIGATION "AB 2624 would allow activists and taxpayer-funded organizations to demand the removal of video evidence — even if it captures misconduct in plain view — and threatens journalists with massive financial penalties," DeMaio said in a statement. "That’s not about public safety — it’s about protecting powerful interests." The bill's introduction follows investigations by independent journalists, including Shirley, that exposed alleged fraud schemes in the Democratic-controlled state. In March, Shirley published a video alleging $170 million in fraud was committed by registered hospice care and healthcare companies. Shirley visited various locations of the registered clinics, showing him interacting with the alleged fraudsters. Since the report went public, Vice President JD Vance, who also serves as the administration fraud czar, announced the federal government has suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies suspected of fraud in Los Angeles. The total fraud estimated in those schemes is more than $600 million. FEDERAL PROSECUTOR CALLS NEWSOM 'KING OF FRAUD' AS TRUMP LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA CORRUPTION PROBE "California Democrats are trying to intimidate citizen watchdog journalists and protect waste and fraud happening in far-Left-wing NGOs," DeMaio said in a statement. Shirley said it was "absolutely crazy" that fraud organizations, which may allegedly provide services to immigrants, are able to hide under the letter of the law. California is "literally willing to impose a $10,000 fine or imprisonment if you go and seek to find out the truth about a location that could potentially be fraudulent inside your own neighborhood," Shirley said on the Will Cain show. Fox News Digital reached out to Bonta, DeMaio and Shirley for comment. Shirley accused Democrats of trying to scare away independent journalists from looking into fraud during an appearance on "The Will Cain Show" on Tuesday. "They're trying to make it so citizen journalists or just average Americans who are going about seeing what's happening inside their community — they're trying to scare them from talking about potential fraud taking place inside of these communities," Shirley said. "They're literally willing to impose a $10,000 fine or imprisonment if you go and seek to find out the truth about a location that could potentially be fraudulent inside your own neighborhood." Fox News Digital's Max Bacall contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc43bd8d5dabda395f68c Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud te 2026-04-15T17:00:43.341Z Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud Buying a stolen identity can cost less than a fast-food meal, enabling criminals to use AI and internet tutorials to file fraudulent benefit claims from anywhere in the world, a former inspector general warned Congress on Wednesday. Lawmakers are already ramping up scrutiny of fraud in major federal aid programs — including unemployment, Medicaid and food assistance — as criminals leverage AI, stolen identities and online tools to exploit systems and drain billions in taxpayer dollars. Federal watchdogs previously estimated that more than $100 billion in pandemic-era unemployment benefits alone may have been lost to fraud, much of it tied to weak identity verification and oversight gaps. VANCE ANTI-FRAUD TASK FORCE SUSPENDS 447 HOSPICES IN LOS ANGELES OVER MORE THAN $600M IN SUSPECTED FRAUD "The internet has reduced barriers to fraud," said retired inspector general Bob Westbrooks during a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud in federally funded state programs. "Offenders can find free tutorials online, purchase stolen identities for the price of a Happy Meal, and file claims from anywhere in the world. With automation tools, they can even submit multiple claims across multiple states," added Westbrooks, who spent nearly three decades in public service focused on anti-fraud efforts. He warned that "the prevalence of fraud discussions online normalizes this behavior and reduces the fear of getting caught and punished." Massive fraud schemes in recent years have underscored the scope of the problem, including a $250 million "Feeding Our Future" case in Minnesota that resulted in dozens of convictions, and a roughly $100 million welfare scandal in Mississippi that led to criminal charges and high-profile prosecutions. The issue has become so glaring that President Donald Trump appointed Vice President J.D. Vance as the new 'fraud czar' and tasked him with addressing taxpayer theft – especially in blue states where local officials refuse to cooperate with the administration. MINNESOTA’S ANTI-FRAUD SPENDING HAS QUIETLY BALLOONED, LEAVING TAXPAYERS TO PAY FOR FAILURE TWICE Other auditors and federal officials have pointed to systemic weaknesses in benefit programs, including payments to deceased individuals, duplicate claims filed across multiple states and limited real-time verification of eligibility. "There’s no one-size-fits-all solution," Westbrooks said, noting the complexity of policing massive federal programs. "To be frank, it is simply impossible or impracticable to design a 100% fraud-proof program," he added. Still, Westbrooks emphasized that fraud should not be accepted as a cost of doing business. "The American public should reasonably expect that public money is not used to pay dead people, incarcerated individuals, or duplicate claims in the same state or across states, and that public funds are otherwise appropriately safeguarded," Westbrooks said. "Officials should aggressively but responsibly adopt new technology tools in the fight against fraud." He added that safeguarding taxpayer dollars will require "a coordinated and comprehensive, risk- and data-driven approach" to reduce losses and restore public trust. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc1f9d8d5dabda395f624 Noncitizen charged with voting in Minnesota 2024 election after admitting ‘mistake’ to investigators te 2026-04-15T16:51:05.193Z Noncitizen charged with voting in Minnesota 2024 election after admitting ‘mistake’ to investigators A man in Minnesota is facing felony charges after being accused of registering to vote and then voting in the 2024 election despite not being a citizen of the United States.  Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, 39, was charged with perjury and a voting violation on Monday after authorities say they obtained records showing he submitted a ballot in the 2024 election after registering to vote in 2023, Fox 9 Minneapolis reported. Authorities say that Chaudhari denied he voted at first when interviewed but later claimed he "made a mistake" and admitted to voting while also telling investigators he is not a U.S. citizen.  FLORIDA, MISSISSIPPI JOIN WAVE OF STATES TIGHTENING VOTER CITIZENSHIP RULES Chaudhari, according to investigators, received a voter registration notice from the state of Minnesota in a move that was likely triggered in the system after he obtained his driver’s license. Chaudhari is said to have told authorities that he didn’t learn he should not have voted until his lawyer informed him during his green card process. "Only U.S. Citizens are eligible to vote in Minnesota," the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State told Fox News Digital, adding that ineligible voting is "extremely rare." "When an individual completes a voter registration application, they attest that they meet all eligibility requirements, including that they are a U.S. citizen," the office said. "Before casting a ballot, one must again swear to their eligibility before they are allowed to vote. If a noncitizen attempts to vote in an election, they will be caught and held to account. Penalties for voting while ineligible may include deportation, a permanent bar on future citizenship, a fine of up to $10,000, and up to five years in prison." HOUSE OVERSIGHT PROBE PUTS MINNESOTA ELECTIONS UNDER SCRUTINY OVER NONCITIZEN VOTING CONCERNS News of the charges come as Republicans continue to push voter ID legislation, known as the SAVE America Act, against fierce pushback from Democrats who make the argument that voter fraud and non-citizens voting are rare. Conservatives on social media were quick to point the finger at Democrats in response to Chaudhari’s charges. "That thing that never ever happens happened again," Center of the American Experiment policy fellow Bill Glahn sarcastically posted on X. MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDAL SPARKS PUSH TO SCRUTINIZE BILLIONS IN BIDEN-ERA ENERGY GRANTS  Minnesota state Rep. Pam Altendorf, a Republican, called out Minnesota Democrats in a post on X for three specific actions that she said have weakened election safeguards and invited scrutiny: loosening election laws in 2023 and 2024, issuing driver’s licenses to non-citizens, and creating a 46-day voting season during which the state mass-mailed voter registration cards and absentee ballots. "Welcome to Tim Walz’s Minnesota," Townhall columnist Dustin Grage posted on X. Glahn previously spoke to Fox News Digital about his concerns over the lack of safeguards in Minnesota’s voting system, including registered voters being able to "vouch" for up to eight other voters’ residency who want to sign up for same-day voter registration without an ID. Fox News Digital reached out to Gov. Tim Walz’s office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfc1d1d8d5dabda395f619 Floodwaters Rise in Michigan as Cheboygan Dam Remains Threatened te 2026-04-15T16:50:25.866Z Floodwaters Rise in Michigan as Cheboygan Dam Remains Threatened A levee breach near Cheboygan has already forced evacuations. Engineers were monitoring dams taxed by rain and snowmelt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbfc9d8d5dabda395f5c0 DHS shutdown enters Day 60 with all eyes on House Republicans to end it te 2026-04-15T16:41:45.944Z DHS shutdown enters Day 60 with all eyes on House Republicans to end it The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown entered its 60th day on Wednesday, but House Republicans are standing in the way of reopening much of the agency. Congress returned in full on Wednesday, but there is no sense of urgency to end the longest government shutdown in history. Instead, the House is mired in a fight over extending the federal government’s spying powers, which expire next week. The House did not schedule a vote on the Senate DHS bill for this week after returning to Washington following the Easter recess. SENATE GOP VOWS TO ‘GO IT ALONE’ ON ICE FUNDING AS DEMS DOUBLE DOWN ON SHUTDOWN Though it’s an issue started by congressional Democrats in the dead of winter, Republicans have now been passed the buck to finish it and are eyeing a party-line maneuver to fund immigration enforcement — the main sticking point in the ongoing back-and-forth — for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. "Republicans have been forced to do this the hard way," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said. Part of the problem on the DHS funding front is that House Republicans are frustrated that they are being forced to consider the Senate’s Homeland Security funding bill, which carves out Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The only deal that can pass with Democrats' support is to remove funding for those agencies, while Republicans say they’re being cornered into defunding law enforcement. SENATE PASSES BILL TO FUND MOST OF DHS AFTER HOUSE GOP CAVES In the meantime, the solution is to produce a "skinny" budget reconciliation package that funds ICE and Border Patrol, cutting out Democrats from the process entirely. "The intention is that we now have to come in behind that and pass a reconciliation bill that would enable those agencies to continue to be funded three years into the future," Thune said. He and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., are slated to meet Wednesday afternoon to get both chambers in alignment on the plan. For now, it’s unclear whether both chambers can mark up identical budget resolutions — the first step in the budget reconciliation process — prior to the House’s next scheduled recess at the end of April. Several House Republicans were irate at Thune’s comments suggesting the second reconciliation package should be a narrow bill. "Well — he isn’t the only voice in this, is he?" Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who has advocated against funding the department in two separate legislative vehicles, wrote on social media Monday. "Isolating DHS was stupid. Isolating ICE/CBP is worse. We should move other priorities with ALL of DHS… we’re running out of time to deliver and to clean up these repeated swamp messes." GOP RAILS AGAINST 'S--- SANDWICH' DEAL AS ALL EYES TURN TO HOUSE TO END DHS SHUTDOWN And the House won’t vote to fund the bulk of DHS until the party-line bill hits Trump’s desk. Johnson, before his huddle with Thune, said his chamber would take up the Senate’s "skinny reconciliation" blueprint. "We're going to do our part and fund the most essential functions of the government, and then we'll do the rest of Homeland Security," Johnson said. He said he expected the upper chamber would have its budget blueprint — which undergirds the entire reconciliation process — crafted and passed by "the middle to the end of next week." "We're going to move it as expeditiously as possible," Johnson said. Senate Republicans huddled Tuesday behind closed doors to sell the plan to their members, which, in itself could prove challenging because of the desire among some to pay for ICE and Border Patrol spending by cutting funding elsewhere — a position that runs counter to GOP leadership. But many Republicans view the forthcoming reconciliation package in a different light than the previous "big, beautiful bill," which was initially loaded with steep cuts and offsets to fund Trump’s tax cuts. They see it as a version of the normal appropriations process and argue that, because of that, they don’t need to find other parts of the budget to trim to front-load funding for immigration operations for the next three years. "Not on this one," Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., an ardent fiscal hawk, said. And as the responsibility for ending the shutdown has politically shifted to Republicans, Democrats aren’t wasting the chance to knife them. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said "Republicans could fix this today." "Instead of reopening DHS and delivering for the American people, Republicans are dragging the Senate through a partisan circus just to avoid basic accountability for ICE and Border Patrol," Schumer said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbfb6d8d5dabda395f5b7 Nick Shirley warns California bill could punish people trying to expose government fraud te 2026-04-15T16:41:26.121Z Nick Shirley warns California bill could punish people trying to expose government fraud As California Attorney General Rob Bonta celebrates the dismantling of a $267 million hospice fraud scheme, critics are sounding alarms over proposed legislation they argue could punish people who are trying to expose fraud within their own communities.  "They're trying to make it so citizen journalists or just average Americans who are going about seeing what's happening inside their community — they're trying to scare them from talking about potential fraud taking place inside of these communities," independent journalist Nick Shirley said Tuesday on "The Will Cain Show." VANCE ANTI-FRAUD TASK FORCE SUSPENDS 447 HOSPICES IN LOS ANGELES OVER MORE THAN $600M IN SUSPECTED FRAUD "They're literally willing to impose a $10,000 fine or imprisonment if you go and seek to find out the truth about a location that could potentially be fraudulent inside your own neighborhood." California State Assemblywoman Mia Bonta, D-Calif., the attorney general's wife, introduced AB 2624, which is titled "Privacy for Immigration Support Services Providers" or the "Stop Nick Shirley Act" by critics. It would expand existing safety and privacy laws for people working in immigration support services.  JOE ROGAN RIPS GAVIN NEWSOM FOR MOCKING NICK SHIRLEY OVER HIS 'BILLION DOLLAR' FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS The proposal would establish a program to keep residential addresses confidential and would also impose steep penalties for doxing these service providers. Victims could seek damages of at least $4,000, while those who post personal information with the intent to threaten or incite violence could face criminal fines up to $10,000 and possible jail time.  Shirley questioned the motivation behind the bill, contending that it was designed to shield fraudsters and hinder investigations rather than defend immigration workers. He said the bill's supporters are "trying to protect these people who are committing this fraud. They're stealing millions upon millions of dollars, and it just makes you wonder who their donors are." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbfa2d8d5dabda395f5ae Maniac who stabbed boy outside Walmart was previously freed after attacking dad, church rampage: report te 2026-04-15T16:41:06.475Z Maniac who stabbed boy outside Walmart was previously freed after attacking dad, church rampage: report A Nebraska woman who was fatally shot by police earlier this week after stabbing a 3-year-old boy with a knife was previously arrested after she allegedly attacked her father with a knife and broke into a nearby Catholic church in a rampage. Officers were called to a Walmart regarding reports of a woman armed with a "kitchen knife" with a young child just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, according to the Omaha Police Department.  Deputies found 31-year-old Noemi Guzman in the store’s parking lot, standing next to a shopping cart with a 3-year-old boy inside while holding the weapon.  OMAHA POLICE SHOOT AND KILL WOMAN AFTER ALLEGED WALMART KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT Officers made multiple verbal commands for Guzman to drop the knife, but she refused and subsequently cut the child across his face, police said. Two officers fired their weapons, fatally striking Guzman, according to authorities. The child was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.  Authorities later revealed surveillance video showed Guzman shoplifting the weapon before approaching the child’s caretaker and forcing the pair outside at knifepoint.  MAN CAUGHT ON VIDEO WIELDING 13-INCH KITCHEN KNIFE AT NYC GROCERY STORE MOMENTS BEFORE POLICE SHOOT HIM The incident is not Guzman’s first run-in with the law, according to reports. In 2024, Guzman was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her father and attempted to start a fire inside his home, KETV reported.  GOT A TIP? Guzman reportedly doused her father in a flammable liquid and cut him with a knife before fleeing the home. FOLLOW US ON X She then broke into nearby St. Frances Cabrini Church and began destroying items inside the rectory while armed with a knife, according to KETV.  A priest at the church reportedly called 911 and subsequently barricaded himself inside a room as Guzman continued her attack. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Whatever room he was in, she busted through that room just as they were extracting [him] on that ladder truck," Lt. Jake Ritonya said at the time of the incident, KETV reported. "And then she was armed with a knife. So obviously it could have gone very bad."  Guzman then proceeded to barricade herself inside the building and allegedly sprayed bear spray at authorities as they attempted to make contact, the outlet reported. ​​ CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "There was bear spray in the rectory that she sprayed at my officers when we tried to make contact," Ritonya said. "So we tried multiple avenues to contact her with drones and negotiators, and it just wasn't — she was in a mental health crisis."  She was subsequently taken into custody as she attempted to jump out of a window, but later released on her own recognizance while facing four felony charges, according to WOWT. Prior to her arrest two years ago, Guzman reportedly had been convicted in 2018 on a third-degree assault charge.  The Omaha Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbf8ed8d5dabda395f5a5 5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices te 2026-04-15T16:40:46.700Z 5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices Many of the apps and devices we use every day contain privacy terms most people never read. Yet those clauses often allow extensive data harvesting, behavioral tracking and long-term storage of personal information. Some even allow companies to access recordings or share data with partners. The reality is simple. Smart devices inside your home and car can build detailed profiles about your daily life. Your schedule. Your habits. Even your conversations. One way I explain this to people is simple. Your phone knows where you go. Your smart home knows what you do when you get there. I unpack how this works in everyday life on my Beyond Connected podcast at getbeyondconnected.com. In many cases, these devices are not just reacting to you. They are actively logging, analyzing, and storing your behavior by default, often without you realizing it. Let's walk through five privacy clauses that surprise most people. We will start with number five and count down to the most unsettling one. YOUR PHONE SHARES DATA AT NIGHT: HERE'S HOW TO STOP IT Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Plus, you'll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join. Today's vehicles are no longer just transportation. Many now operate as connected computers on wheels. Connected vehicle platforms and systems, such as Android Automotive OS, collect large amounts of telemetry data. That can include: Researchers have found that vehicles may gather dozens or even hundreds of data points during normal driving. In some cases, researchers found that vehicle speed can be logged as frequently as 25 times per second, creating a highly detailed record of how you drive. Your car may know: That data can be used to infer stops, turns, and even risky driving behavior. In some cases, it may also be shared with third parties for advertising, insurance, or financing purposes. In other words, your vehicle can create a detailed picture of your driving behavior and routines. Many drivers never realize how much information their car collects. Your television may be one of the most active data collectors in your home. Many smart TVs from brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku use a technology called Automatic Content Recognition, often shortened to ACR. ACR can analyze what appears on your screen across: This technology works in real time, identifying what you are watching and reporting that information back to the company. Some policies even state that snippets of audio or video may be shared with third parties to match ads to your viewing. Some lawsuits have alleged that certain TVs capture screenshots extremely frequently to identify content. Your TV can learn: That means the show you binge, the time you watch it, and even how long you stay engaged can be packaged and sold to advertisers almost instantly. That viewing data may then be shared with advertising partners to build detailed marketing profiles. Video doorbells are designed to increase home security. Yet they can also gather large amounts of behavioral data. Devices like the Ring Video Doorbell may automatically collect information such as: Privacy disclosures also show that these devices can collect geolocation data, IP addresses, and details about the devices connected to your network. Over time, a doorbell camera can build a timeline that shows: Put together, this creates a detailed map of your daily routine, including when you are home, when you are away, and how your household operates. Individually, these signals seem harmless. Together, they can reveal detailed patterns about your household. If an account is ever compromised, that data can act as a blueprint of your life, not just a camera feed. Some smart devices store recordings that help improve voice recognition and AI systems. Devices that may store recordings include: Past regulatory findings have raised concerns about how companies manage that stored data. In some cases, recordings may be accessed by: Some company disclosures state that a small number of recordings may be reviewed by research and development teams to improve products and services. The goal of human review is often to improve voice assistants or detect errors. Still, many users never realize that recordings captured inside their homes may be reviewed by people. That means a conversation in your living room or a clip from your front door could be seen or heard by someone you have never met. Transparency about how this process works remains an ongoing discussion across the tech industry. Voice assistants sit quietly in kitchens, bedrooms, and living rooms waiting for their wake word. Devices like the Amazon Echo process voice commands in the cloud. According to company disclosures, voice interactions can include: In many cases, these recordings are saved by default and can remain stored indefinitely unless you manually delete them or change your settings. Over time, your voice assistant may accumulate years of audio interactions. That can include everything from grocery lists and song requests to conversations you did not even realize were captured. That history can reveal daily routines, requests, shopping habits, and personal questions. Most people never review or delete those recordings. Each individual device collects only part of the picture. Together, they can reveal an astonishing amount of detail about your life. Smart devices inside your home and vehicle may capture: Combined, this data allows companies to build extremely detailed behavioral profiles. That is why privacy experts call connected homes a data multiplier. In many cases, the value of that data is part of the business model, helping offset the cost of the devices themselves. The good news is you still have ways to reduce how much information your devices collect. Here are a few practical steps that can make a big difference.  Start by reviewing what access your apps have to your devices. If you use smart home apps like Ring, also check in-app privacy settings such as Control Center and turn off sharing with third parties where available. On iPhone Whenever possible, set location access to While Using the App rather than Always. On Android Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer DATA BROKERS ACCUSED OF HIDING OPT-OUT PAGES FROM GOOGLE Whenever possible, set location access to Allow only while using the app rather than Allow all the time. Removing unnecessary permissions helps limit background tracking. Most TVs include a setting that controls content tracking. Look for options such as: On Roku, go to Settings → Privacy → Smart TV Experience and disable it. On Samsung, look for Viewing Information Services and turn it off. Turn these features off in the privacy or advertising section of your TV settings.  Smart home devices often connect to important accounts. If attackers access those accounts, they may control cameras, speakers, or home automation systems. Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA)  whenever available. A password manager can help generate and store secure passwords. Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches. Our No. 1 password manager (see Cyberguy.com) pick includes a built-in breach scanner that checks whether your email address or passwords have appeared in known leaks. If you discover a match, immediately change any reused passwords and secure those accounts with new, unique credentials. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com. 5 TECH TERMS THAT SHAPE YOUR ONLINE PRIVACY Dormant apps and forgotten services often keep your personal information for years. Take time to: Cleaning up digital clutter reduces your data footprint. On iPhone (iOS 18 and newer) You can also remove apps through storage settings: Deleting the app removes it from your device and frees up storage space. On Android (Android 14 and newer) Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer You can also remove apps through settings: Removing unused apps helps reduce the amount of data stored on your device. Some apps continue accessing your camera, microphone or location even when you rarely use them. On iPhone You can also control tracking: 5 MYTHS ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT THAT PUT YOUR DATA AT RISK On Android Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer Android groups permissions by type so you can quickly see which apps access sensitive features. Today's phones may automatically remove permissions from apps you have not used for a long time, but many apps still retain data tied to your account. Reviewing them manually helps reduce tracking and background data collection. Smart speakers constantly wait for wake words like "Alexa" or "Hey Google." That means the microphone stays active so the device can detect commands. If you rarely use these features, limiting them can reduce how much audio data leaves your home. Here are some simple ways to reduce always-listening devices.  Most smart speakers include a physical microphone mute button. Press the mic mute button on devices like: When muted, the device stops listening for wake words.  Bedrooms and home offices are common places where people prefer extra privacy. If a speaker or smart display is rarely used in those rooms, unplugging it removes the microphone entirely. Many voice assistants store past interactions. You can review and delete recordings inside the companion apps, such as: Set recordings to auto-delete or choose not to save them at all, where that option exists. Removing stored recordings prevents them from accumulating over time. Some smart TVs, phones and tablets include voice assistants. Look in device settings for options such as: Turning those features off stops devices from constantly listening. Even though devices listen only for wake words, the microphones remain active. Limiting where these devices operate helps reduce the amount of audio data collected inside your home.  Smart devices make daily life easier. They play music, answer questions, show visitors at the door and control lights with a voice command. But convenience often comes with hidden trade-offs. Many privacy clauses are buried deep in policies that most people never read. Over time, those permissions allow companies to gather enormous amounts of behavioral data. That does not mean you need to abandon smart technology. It simply means understanding what your devices collect and deciding what level of access you are comfortable with. Many of these settings are enabled by default, not because you chose them, but because you never knew they were there. A quick privacy audit today can prevent years of unnecessary data collection tomorrow. Oh, and if you want a deeper dive into how these hidden data practices affect your daily life, check out the latest episode of my Beyond Connected podcast at getbeyondconnected.com, where we break it down. Here is a question worth asking yourself: If every smart device in your home combined its data into one timeline of your life, how comfortable would you feel with someone seeing 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/69dfbd72d8d5dabda395f548 JFK's grandson accuses 'Love Story' series of taking advantage of his family te 2026-04-15T16:31:46.712Z JFK's grandson accuses 'Love Story' series of taking advantage of his family President John F. Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, said during a Wednesday interview that the television series "Love Story," created about his uncle John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, "takes advantage" of his family and raises concerns about how their legacy is portrayed. "I struggle to find a universe where someone taking advantage of my family is helping me," Schlossberg said on "Next Question with Katie Couric" when asked whether the show’s popularity could indirectly benefit his public profile. Schlossberg, who is running for Congress in New York as a Democrat, has been publicly critical of the Ryan Murphy-produced series, arguing that it emphasizes dramatization over the historical and public service aspects of his family's legacy.  During the interview, Schlossberg clarified that his criticism was not directed at viewers but at the framing of the series itself. ACTRESS RESPONDS TO DARYL HANNAH'S SCATHING CRITICISM OF HER PORTRAYAL IN JFK JR. SERIES, 'LOVE STORY' "I want to be clear that no problem with anyone who liked the show or watched it," Schlossberg said. "My issue is ... to fictionalize and to sensationalize his romantic life without giving any credence to the serious things that he did." He pointed to his uncle's professional background, including his work in public service and the legal field, as elements he believes were underrepresented. "He was a smart, attractive person who cared about politics," Schlossberg said. "He was a very serious person." TRUMP ‘FLIPPED THE SCRIPT,’ POACHED YOUNG VOTERS FROM ‘ANTI-EVERYTHING’ DEMOCRATS, KENNEDY HEIR DECLARES Schlossberg addressed portrayals of other family members, noting that some depictions did not align with his experience. "They had my dad dressed up in some plaid outfit. My dad’s the most stylish guy I’ve ever met," he said. "People keep in mind it might be entertaining, but it’s fiction." Despite his criticism, Schlossberg acknowledged that the series has introduced younger audiences to his family’s history, though he remained skeptical about its broader impact. "As your questions indicate, it’s a mixed bag," he said. "But I’m really proud of the person and family that I come from." "My family, we’re not just celebrities, we’re not just icons. These are public servants," Schlossberg said. "We don’t have a royal family in this country." DARYL HANNAH SLAMS JFK JR DRAMA 'LOVE STORY' FOR 'FALSE' PORTRAYAL OF TUMULTUOUS RELATIONSHIP CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Schlossberg connected his critique to a broader argument about how public figures are remembered, particularly those who held elected office or contributed to political life. "Our family’s legacy is of public servants and standing up for people who have been marginalized," he said. "It’s easy to remember, very glamorous people as just celebrities like people today," Schlossberg said. "But they were public servants who were duly elected." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbd5ed8d5dabda395f53f Brewers manager rips fans for booing All-Star closer after blown save: 'These aren’t machines out there' te 2026-04-15T16:31:26.871Z Brewers manager rips fans for booing All-Star closer after blown save: 'These aren’t machines out there' Milwaukee Brewers fans let All-Star closer Trevor Megill hear it after he blew a save, but manager Pat Murphy was not having it. Murphy passionately defended Megill after he blew a 4-3 lead in the Brewers’ eventual 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at American Family Field. "These aren’t machines out there. These are people," Murphy said at his postgame press conference. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "But the fans booing him after he saved 30 games for this team, a kid that’s been through all that he’s been through and what he did the year before for us to help us win the division," Murphy said. "For them to be booing him, that’s just not our best fans, that’s for sure." The 32-year-old closer has struggled this season, as he has a 14.40 ERA and an 0-2 record in six games, while recording three saves in five innings pitched. It’s far cry from his performance last year when in 50 games he recorded a 2.49 ERA with 30 saves in 47 innings pitched and was named to his first All-Star team. The California native has given up eight earned runs through five innings this season. Last year, he didn’t allow his eighth earned run until mid-June. RED SOX OUTFIELDER JARREN DURAN FLIPS OFF FAN WHO ALLEGEDLY TOLD HIM TO HARM HIMSELF IN LOSS TO TWINS While Murphy was critical of the fans, he acknowledged their frustration, as Tuesday’s loss was the team’s sixth straight, marking the Brewer’s longest losing streak since 2023. Murphy also acknowledged that Megill has struggled so far this year. "Is he throwing the ball well? No," Murphy said. "Is he giving up hard contact? Yes. Do they swing at it like they know it’s coming? Yes. But did the guy save 30 games for us last year? I think he did. My heart goes out to him right now. It bleeds for him. He’s feeling it." Megill agreed with his manager's assessment. "I’m definitely way better than that," Megill said. "Pitches can be a lot better. Pitch execution can be a lot better. A lot of things can be better." The manager said he has considered removing Megill from the closer role amid his struggles, but didn’t want to make any decisions after an emotional loss. "The way he’s throwing the ball now, he doesn’t deserve it," Murphy said, "but he can earn it back." The Brewers (8-8) will play the Blue Jays (7-9) in the second game of their three-game series on Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbd31d8d5dabda395f50e Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now te 2026-04-15T16:30:41.514Z Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now VCs are frothing at the mouth to write more checks to Anthropic at a valuation that matches or beats OpenAI's. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbd1cd8d5dabda395f502 Palo Verde pitches four-day school week to attract students and keep staff te 2026-04-15T16:30:20.593Z Palo Verde pitches four-day school week to attract students and keep staff If Palo Verde Magnet High School junior Analeah Witt had a free Friday, she would ease into the day. Maybe she would get up a bit later and drive 20 minutes to school where she is open-enrolled because of the STEM and engineering magnet programs. On that free Friday, Witt could get help with any lingering homework and head home to hang out with friends and listen to music, she says. That scenario is a real possibility for Palo Verde students because the east side school could be the first traditional public school in the Tucson area with a four-day school week if the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board approves the formal proposal it heard Tuesday night.  The proposed three-year pilot program would begin next school year if the board votes to approve it later this month. The district is “working out the financials,” Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo said Tuesday. Palo Verde Principal Eric Brock brought the idea to his staff last fall and many attended the meeting last night where nearly three dozen staff, students and parents sat in the audience at Tuesday’s board meeting decked out in the Titans’ royal blue and gold.  “This proposal is a way to attract students,” Brock said. “When I went to Palo Verde, my freshman class was 800.” Among TUSD’s 10 largest high schools, Palo Verde has seen the most growth  — at 11% — over the last four years, according to the Arizona Department of Education data. It has just over 700 students. The growth is a bright spot in the district, which has lost around 13,000 students in the last 11 years and now has about 35,000 in 88 schools, the education department data says. Palo Verde’s proposed model is innovative and needed to boost interest, Trujillo said Tuesday night.  Analeah’s mom, Dawn Flores, agrees. “I just feel like TUSD wants different results. They need enrollment,” Flores said. “You can’t keep doing the same thing. So I feel like they should give it a shot. Because doing the same thing and hoping for a better result doesn’t work.” The four-day school week proposal includes a longer school day with seven, 60-minute classes from 8:10 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. Fridays would be free for students and abbreviated for staff, which would rotate to support students. The fifth day of the week is one for credit recovery, academic help, internships and family flexibility, staff told the board. “It’s exciting. I think that the world is at a point where things are being done differently and we as a society need to keep up with that,” Palo Verde counselor Marissa Owens told Arizona Luminaria. “As a counselor, the mental health of your staff and your students and your community, you have to kind of match that somehow and I think this would help with that. It’s an all-around positive. You get a break, a mental health break and you’re able to juggle things a lot better, which I think is really nice.” Flores wants that for her daughter and other students. “If she could condense Monday through Thursday, it would work. It’s not that she doesn’t want to do it longer. She’s already doing it longer,” Flores said. “She’s just doing it at home. Sometimes it’s until midnight or 1 a.m. So if she could just have a longer school day and then have that Friday to decompress.” Supporters say the four-day week would reduce costs, help with teacher recruitment and absenteeism. Opponents point to fatigue and childcare challenges for families. “We are at school until 4 in the afternoon and from my experience students do not want to be there any longer,” TUSD student Samuel  said at the board meeting. “By fifth period, I can feel my eyes getting heavy.” A four-day week is used in some Phoenix-area schools and in rural districts in Duncan, Bowie and Patagonia Public Schools, the proposal says. Palo Verde staff cited Patagonia’s 3.6% improved attendance as it completes the second year of its three-year pilot program.  “We keep doing the same thing over and over again, why not try something new,” board member Jennifer Eckstrom said Tuesday. She then asked if a student wanted to attend school on Fridays would it be an option? “Yes, ma’am, we’re open!” said Brock as cheers erupted in the board room. Board President Dr. Ravi Shah recalled his four-day school week as a high school student in the Chicago suburbs in the 90s. “I’ve seen this in action and saw it as a really positive experience,” he said. The board asked questions about bus schedules, breakfast and lunch for students, absenteeism and explored why Fridays were proposed instead of a mid-week break. Brock discussed logistics: Breakfast and lunch would be available for every student, staff professional development was dedicated on Wednesdays and students who wanted to come in on Fridays would let staff know via an online platform and needed to find their own transportation. Adjusting to a potential new schedule would be welcome for her senior year, said Analeah, who wants to attend the University of Arizona and become a pharmacist. “I don’t think I’d want to go to any other school. I’ve had a really good time,” she said. “And I think even though I’m still shy, I think it’s given me a lot of opportunities like this one to break out of my shyness. “Maybe I can finally have a weekend again.” The post Palo Verde pitches four-day school week to attract students and keep staff appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbaf4d8d5dabda395f4c0 Sydney Sweeney doubles down with American Eagle after controversial 'Great Jeans' campaign te 2026-04-15T16:21:08.075Z Sydney Sweeney doubles down with American Eagle after controversial 'Great Jeans' campaign Sydney Sweeney is back in business with American Eagle in a sequel campaign that’s turning heads. Sweeney reunited with the brand for a new denim-focused campaign, months after her last one ignited a firestorm. The "Euphoria" star is fronting "Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts," a sun-soaked, stripped-down sequel to her 2025 debut. SYDNEY SWEENEY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST ATTACKS OVER AMERICAN EAGLE JEANS CAMPAIGN IN POWERFUL RESPONSE This time, Sweeney leans into a more laid-back persona, as she sheds both syllables and seams — going from "Sydney" to "Syd," while swapping full-length denim for barely-there cutoffs and leaning into cropped tees and a relaxed, sun-soaked beach aesthetic. "What brand am I wearing?" she teased in the campaign video. "Yeah, that one." "There’s something timeless about a great pair of jean shorts. They’re simple, but they make you feel confident and put-together without trying too hard," Sweeney said in a press release tied to the launch. SYDNEY SWEENEY TURNS CONTROVERSY INTO CASH AS AMERICAN EAGLE SALES JUMP Select pieces in the collection — including the "Syd Jean" and "Syd Short," marked by butterfly designs in honor of domestic violence survivors — will benefit Crisis Text Line, with 100% of proceeds going toward the organization’s 24/7 mental health support services. "Crisis Text Line, a cause so close to my heart, has been a part of this partnership from the beginning. I love knowing that when everyone wears these pieces, they are also a part of something meaningful that directly helps people who need it," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The rollout comes after Sweeney’s first American Eagle campaign in July 2025 — a denim-focused launch that quickly became one of the most talked-about ads of the year. The tagline, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," sparked controversy online over its wordplay on "jeans" and "genes," with critics debating its implications across social media.  When the campaign was released on July 23, some critics on social media suggested it had shades of "eugenics" and "White supremacy."  The backlash escalated rapidly, catching even Sweeney off guard. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I was honestly surprised by the reaction," she previously told People. "I did it because I love the jeans and love the brand. I don’t support the views some people chose to connect to the campaign. Many have assigned motives and labels to me that just aren’t true." The actress added, "Anyone who knows me knows that I’m always trying to bring people together. I’m against hate and divisiveness." At the height of the controversy, American Eagle stood firmly behind its star, emphasizing inclusivity and defending the campaign’s intent. American Eagle released a statement on its social media accounts on Aug. 1, saying, "’Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfbae0d8d5dabda395f4b7 Heat's Erik Spoelstra calls LaMelo Ball's play 'stupid' after Bam Adebayo injured in play-in loss te 2026-04-15T16:20:48.237Z Heat's Erik Spoelstra calls LaMelo Ball's play 'stupid' after Bam Adebayo injured in play-in loss Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believed Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball should have been ejected after yanking on star center Bam Adebayo’s foot, causing an injury to his lower back. The incident occurred in the second quarter of their Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday night, where Adebayo had to sit out the rest of the game after crashing hard to the floor following Ball’s action. Charlotte ended up winning the game in overtime, 127-126. As a result, the Heat missed the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Spoelstra wasn’t trying to make any excuses after the game regarding Adebayo’s absence and the loss. But he thought Ball’s actions deserved harsh consequences. "I didn’t see it, but I don’t think it’s cute," Spoelstra said, via ESPN. "I don’t think it’s funny. I think it’s a stupid play. It’s a dangerous play. Obviously, our best player was out. "I’m not making an excuse. The Hornets played great and they made those plays down the stretch. We had our opportunities to win. That’s a shame." NBA STAR LAMELO BALL STORMS OUT OF PRESS CONFERENCE WHEN QUESTIONED ABOUT RECENT CAR CRASH Spoelstra added that Ball "should be penalized" for what he did. "I don’t think that belongs in the game – tripping guys, shenanigans," he said. Ball ended up being the hero for Charlotte in the end, too, hitting a clutch layup in overtime with 4.7 seconds left to go up 127-126. After the game, Ball apologized for his actions that caused Adebayo to miss the rest of the contest. He also gave a reason why he did it. "I apologize on that one," he said. "I got hit in the head [on the play] and didn’t really know where I was. But I’m going to check on him, see if he’s OK and everything." To Ball’s point, he attempted a fadeaway shot, which was blocked near the hoop. Then, as Adebayo went for the rebound and tried to stay inbounds at the same time, Ball swiped at Adebayo’s foot with his left arm. Spoelstra had an issue with the officials, especially Curtis Blair, who he said was right there to witness what occurred. "It’s his responsibility to see that," Spoelstra said. "And if it’s not his responsibility, then Zach’s [Zarba] got to see it. Somebody has got to see that, and that he should have been thrown out of the game for that." Zarba explained his side after the game, via a pool reporter. "The play wasn't whistled in real time," Zarba explained. "Play continued with a fast break. And because play wasn't stopped immediately, and there was no whistle on the play, the window to review the play was closed. Play was stopped, after a change of possession, and then a timeout. So, by rule, our window to review that play then is closed." While Adebayo left the game with six points and three rebounds, Ball finished with 30 points on 12-of-31 shooting as well as 10 assists for a double-double and five rebounds. 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/69dfb894d8d5dabda395f420 Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry — in the physical world te 2026-04-15T16:11:00.288Z Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry — in the physical world Airwallex, valued at $8 billion, is launching a point-of-sale product that lets businesses accept in-person payments in multiple countries via a single platform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfb880d8d5dabda395f405 Motorola sues social platforms and creators over posts, raising speech concerns in India te 2026-04-15T16:10:40.503Z Motorola sues social platforms and creators over posts, raising speech concerns in India Motorola is suing dozens of content creators and social media platforms including Instagram, X, and YouTube over posts it alleges are defamatory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfb86cd8d5dabda395f3fa Panel debate confianza y verdad en medios locales te 2026-04-15T16:10:20.517Z Panel debate confianza y verdad en medios locales Leer en inglés Periodistas, académicos y líderes comunitarios se reunieron durante un desayuno el mes pasado para abordar una interrogante que toca el corazón mismo de la democracia estadounidense: ¿puede el público seguir confiando en lo que lee, ve y encuentra al navegar por sus pantallas? La League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson organizó el pasado 6 de marzo su 13.º foro anual de desayuno Issues and Eggs, reuniendo a un panel de expertos para debatir sobre la verdad y la confianza en los medios de comunicación, en un contexto marcado por la desinformación en las redes sociales, la inteligencia artificial y las inquietudes en torno a la Primera Enmienda. Los panelistas reflexionaron sobre qué define al periodismo, los desafíos que enfrenta la cobertura de noticias locales y cómo los consumidores de noticias pueden distinguir los hechos de la ficción en un mundo donde los medios son más accesibles que nunca. Betsy Boggia, presidenta de la LWV Tucson, inauguró el evento dando lectura a la Primera Enmienda y recordando a los asistentes sus derechos constitucionales. “Eso parece abarcar gran parte de lo que actualmente se encuentra bajo ataque,” comentó ella. A partir de ese punto, la conversación giró en torno a las fuerzas que están transformando la manera en que la información llega al público. La panelista Diana Daly, vicedecana de Asuntos Académicos de la Universidad de Arizona, señaló que la inteligencia artificial está generando un impacto sin precedentes en la información pública. Destacó que esta tecnología ha dependido desde hace tiempo de algoritmos de caja negra: sistemas cuyo código y procesos de toma de decisiones permanecen ocultos para los usuarios y, a menudo, incluso para los propios desarrolladores. Los asistentes llenan la sala durante el foro anual de desayuno Issues and Eggs de la League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson, celebrado el 6 de marzo. Ian Stash / El Foco de Tucson. Daly afirmó que esto refleja una filosofía más amplia del desarrollo tecnológico: una que prioriza el crecimiento por encima de los mecanismos de control y seguridad; una tendencia que, según señaló, se aceleró durante y después de las elecciones de 2016.  “Y lo que eso significa es que el lucro termina siendo, en efecto, el eje central de estas tecnologías,” dijo Daly. “Incluso si se utilizan con fines informativos a diferencia de una biblioteca, el propósito de esta irrupción tecnológica ha sido, y seguirá siendo, la captación de la atención del usuario.” Daly señaló que el concepto de captación significa cosas distintas para cada usuario: desde la revelación que supone descubrir una nueva perspectiva hasta el simple refuerzo de las creencias preexistentes. Sin embargo, en ambos casos, el objetivo de la tecnología es mantener a los usuarios conectados para maximizar los ingresos por publicidad y la venta de datos. Tim Steller, columnista de opinión del Arizona Daily Star, reflexionó sobre los cambios que ha experimentado la cobertura mediática a lo largo de su carrera. Describió cómo el elevado coste de la tecnología, la producción, el personal y la distribución generaba antaño unos “guardianes” de la información naturales: un reducido grupo de medios de comunicación que controlaba el flujo informativo y obtenía beneficios de dicha posición. Steller argumentó que el fin de la era de los guardianes hizo que los medios de comunicación fueran más accesibles, aunque señaló que esto conllevó ciertas contrapartidas. Cualquiera que utilice las redes sociales puede presentarse como periodista observó, lo cual no siempre garantiza la calidad ni la veracidad de sus reportajes. “Creo que, poco a poco, la gente dejó de darle tanta importancia al asunto,” comentó Steller. “A medida que la gente se sentía cada vez más atraída por esta tecnología cuya naturaleza es cada vez más adictiva, se fue alejando de las noticias locales y de los medios tradicionales a los que estábamos acostumbrados. Y, francamente, ya no se nos necesitaba tanto.”  Por otra parte, señaló que la prensa informara sin espíritu crítico sobre la versión del presidente acerca del incidente del golfo de Tonkín, la cual resultó ser falsa posteriormente,constituía un ejemplo de por qué el fin de la era de los guardianes de la información podría considerarse un avance positivo. “Ese es el tipo de cosas que, hoy en día, no ocurrirían; sencillamente porque hay demasiadas miradas puestas en ello, demasiadas formas de observar, de obtener datos y de verificar los hechos,” concluyó Steller. Los panelistas coincidieron en que las noticias locales son vitales para contrarrestar el retroceso democrático. Chelsea Curtis, reportera de Arizona Luminaria quien se centra en el tema de las mujeres indígenas desaparecidas y asesinadas mediante un periodismo basado en datos, señaló que las narrativas se pierden en el actual panorama mediático, fuertemente politizado. “Escuchar directamente a la comunidad, estar inmerso en ella y tratar verdaderamente de llegar al fondo de sus problemas centrándose en ello, manteniéndose firme y reportando sobre ello, creo que eso contribuye enormemente a generar confianza. Contribuye en gran medida a establecer una conexión genuina,” afirmó Curtis. También abordó la tensión existente entre los periodistas poco familiarizados con las operaciones corporativas y el modelo empresarial dentro del cual se ven obligados a trabajar, argumentando que un modelo sin fines de lucro resultaría mucho más productivo para el periodismo en su conjunto. Patty Machelor, profesora de periodismo de la Universidad de Arizona, también abogó por un modelo de noticias sólido y sin fines de lucro, señalando que la presión de armar un presupuesto y la incertidumbre de si este se mantendrá a flote distrae de la labor periodística propiamente dicha. “El modelo de noticias sin fines de lucro será, probablemente y esperemos que así sea, lo que nos ayude a avanzar en el fortalecimiento de la democracia,” expresó Machelor. Lo que más se ha perdido, añadió, es la cobertura intensiva del gobierno local y de los tribunales; una cobertura que vaya más allá de que los periodistas aparezcan únicamente después de que una noticia ya haya captado la atención pública. Su modelo ideal, explicó, combinaría una plantilla amplia con el enfoque tradicional de asignar a un solo reportero a una fuente específica como el concejo municipal, a fin de garantizar una cobertura exhaustiva. Ian Stash es estudiante de periodismo en la Universidad de Arizona y pasante en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarlo en istash@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por los pasantes de la preparatoria San Miguel y editada por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org.    El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfb647d8d5dabda395f3b8 Millions tap Trump tax cuts this filing season as refunds top $3,400 te 2026-04-15T16:01:11.617Z Millions tap Trump tax cuts this filing season as refunds top $3,400 More than 53 million tax filers used at least one of President Donald Trump’s signature tax breaks this filing season, as the average refund climbed above $3,400, according to Treasury Department data released on Tax Day. The figures mark the first filing season since the Republican-backed "Working Families Tax Cuts" were passed in July 2025 and implemented by the IRS, with Trump administration officials touting broad uptake and increased tax relief. Wednesday is the deadline to file taxes for the 2025 earning year, and the president promised the "largest tax refund season in U.S. history" thanks to his One Big Beautiful Bill Act. TAX EXTENSION FILERS BEWARE: PAYMENTS ARE STILL DUE TO THE IRS BY APRIL 15 As of April 14, the average refund rose 11% compared to the previous filing season, Trump's Treasury Department claims. Filers who used at least one of the new provisions saw an average tax cut of about $800, the new report found. The data points to widespread use of several provisions in the new law. About 25 million filers claimed a deduction for overtime pay, while roughly 6 million claimed a tax break on tips. An estimated 30 million seniors took advantage of an enhanced deduction, and approximately 34 million families claimed an expanded child tax credit. TAX DAY IS TODAY: AVOID THESE 5 COMMON MISTAKES THAT CAN COST YOU MONEY Another 105 million filers used the expanded standard deduction, while about 1 million deducted interest on car loans for new American-made vehicles. Treasury also said more than 5 million "Trump Accounts" have been opened, including about 1.2 million eligible for a $1,000 pilot program contribution. The accounts, created under President Donald Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act, are government-backed investment funds for children designed to grow over time. They function similarly to traditional long-term investment vehicles, but with rules tailored to protect young savers. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the results show the administration’s tax policy is delivering meaningful relief to workers and families. "Under President Trump, we uphold the foundational principle that hardworking Americans should be rewarded, not punished with tax hikes," Bessent said in a statement included in the data release. He touted that taxpayers are "keeping more of what they earn and seeing their paychecks go further." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfb633d8d5dabda395f3af Missing teen found hiding in convicted sex offender's closet in Florida, sheriff says te 2026-04-15T16:00:51.764Z Missing teen found hiding in convicted sex offender's closet in Florida, sheriff says A missing 17-year-old girl was found hiding in a convicted sex offender’s closet in Florida, authorities said Tuesday, leading to the man’s arrest on multiple charges. Polk County detectives went to the home of Alexis Diaz-Toledo, 30, on Monday after getting a tip from Orange County deputies that a runaway teen might be with a man in Dundee, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. Diaz-Toledo initially told investigators he had not seen the girl for several days and denied knowing her whereabouts, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities said he also initially refused to let detectives search his home. FLORIDA TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEX WITH STUDENT WHOSE PARENTS TRACKED HIS LOCATION Detectives then determined Diaz-Toledo was in violation of his sex offender registration requirements for failing to report two vehicles being kept at his home. When investigators eventually searched his home, authorities said detectives found the missing girl hiding in a bedroom closet. The teen was safely returned to her family, the sheriff’s office said, without elaborating on how she ended up at the home of Diaz-Toledo. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd underscored concerns about the suspect in a statement to Fox News Digital. "A 30-year old male sex offender is not the kind of person you want giving a 17-year old girl a place to stay," Judd said. "I can assure you that Alexis Diaz-Toledo did not have the missing juvenile’s best interests in mind. Suffice to say, we gave Alexis a place to stay for a while — at the Polk County Jail." FLORIDA DOCTOR CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY REMOVING WRONG ORGAN DURING SURGERY Diaz-Toledo was arrested and charged with two counts of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, interfering with custody of a minor, sheltering a minor without notifying a parent and providing false information to law enforcement during a missing person investigation. Diaz-Toledo remained in custody as of Wednesday, and was not eligible for bond, according to online jail records. Diaz-Toledo has been a registered sex offender since a 2014 conviction for lewd and lascivious battery involving a minor between 12 and 15 years old, the sheriff’s office said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfb3edd8d5dabda395f341 Sen Kennedy warns Democrat 'loon wing' has 'fried' the party’s motherboard te 2026-04-15T15:51:09.107Z Sen Kennedy warns Democrat 'loon wing' has 'fried' the party’s motherboard Sen. John Kennedy ripped the Democratic Party’s leadership Tuesday, claiming a "loon wing" of radical progressives has taken control with "nauseously woke" policies. The Louisiana Republican joined "The Will Cain Show" to argue that many of his Democratic colleagues are afraid to challenge party leaders on the "foolishness" of their shift to the left. "The Democratic Party is controlled by the loon wing. And that doesn't mean they're all, Democrats, a member of the loon wing, but the loon wing's in control," Kennedy said. "Their motherboard is fried." EX–DEM MEGADONOR WARNS AOC REFLECTS PARTY'S GROWING SPLIT FROM CLINTON-ERA DEMOCRATS He described the far-left faction as being dominated by figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "The American people deserve to be governed by normal people, and these are not normal people. They're deeply weird, they're nauseously woke," Kennedy said. KENNEDY SAYS SCHUMER 'NERVOUS AS A PREGNANT NUN' AS SOCIALIST WING TIGHTENS GRIP AMID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN He argued that many Democrats recognize the party’s shift is problematic and alienating to moderate voters. However, Kennedy believes radicals now command the party’s machinery and its most vocal voter base. "There are many Democratic senators that know that the loon wing and all of their nonsense, they know it's foolishness. They know it’s craziness. But they're scared because loon wing is in control," Kennedy said. "They're crazy as a bed bug. Until they change, I don't think they're [going to] win a presidential election," he added. Earlier this month, Ocasio-Cortez reaffirmed her calls to remove President Donald Trump from office. In response to the president's threats of military action in Iran, Ocasio-Cortez accused Trump of "genocide" and said his "mental faculties are collapsing and cannot be trusted" in a post on X. 'DOORDASH GRANDMA' SLAMS PAID ACTOR RUMORS AFTER DELIVERING TO PRESIDENT TRUMP AT THE WHITE HOUSE Sanders has also aggressively opposed the conflict in Iran, writing on X that he will be "forcing a vote on legislation to block the sale of nearly half a billion dollars worth of bombs and bulldozers to the Israeli military." Similar to Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders has accused Israel of perpetrating a "genocide" in Gaza. Kennedy took issue with the group’s other policies as well, specifically targeting gender politics and crime stances. "They hyperventilate on their yoga mats if you use the wrong pronoun. They think our kids ought to be able to change genders at recess," Kennedy said. "They have a unique solution to the crime problem. They have a way to get crime down. It's just don't prosecute anybody." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfb3d9d8d5dabda395f338 ‘Baby Jessica’ makes cryptic Facebook post days after her arrest in domestic assault case te 2026-04-15T15:50:49.236Z ‘Baby Jessica’ makes cryptic Facebook post days after her arrest in domestic assault case Jessica McClure Morales, the woman who rose to global prominence as "Baby Jessica" in 1987, released a cryptic social media post after she was arrested following an alleged domestic disturbance. "Note to self: Happiness is letting go of what you assume your life is supposed to be like right now, and sincerely appreciating it for everything that it is," Morales, now 40, wrote in a Monday Facebook post. "So, relax. Reset. You are enough. You have enough. You do enough. Breathe deep. Let go, and just live right now." ‘BABY JESSICA’ ARRESTED IN TEXAS FOLLOWING ALLEGED DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE The now mom of two rose to prominence when, at 18 months old, she was rescued after falling into a eight-inch diameter well pipe in Midland, Texas, on Oct. 14, 1987. FOLLOW US ON X Morales was taken into custody Saturday night by the Midland County Sheriff's Office at her home in Midland County, according to KMID/KPEJ, citing arrest records.  Morales was reportedly taken into custody at the scene and charged with assault causing bodily injury involving family violence. She was later released from the Midland County Detention Center after posting bond. GOT A TIP? Further details about the alleged incident were not immediately available and the Midland County Sheriff's Office did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Fox News Digital. When she was just 18 months old, Morales fell 22 feet down a well in her aunt's backyard in Midland, Texas. The following rescue mission led to Morales being known as "Baby Jessica," and the nation watched in awe as first responders drilled a parallel shaft and horizontal tunnel through rock to access her location, KMID/KPEJ reported. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS  Nearly 60 hours after she fell in, Morales was pulled out and safely rescued. When the baby was rescued, her head was bandaged, and she was covered with dirt and bruises.  A poll taken by The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press in 1997 that measured coverage of Princess Diana's death earlier that year found that in the previous decade, only Jessica's rescue rivaled the Paris car crash in worldwide attention. Chip McClure, Morales' father, remembered being "absolutely floored" by the media coverage once the family got to the hospital with her. Then-Vice President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, former Midland residents, visited. President Ronald Reagan called.  Fox News Digital's Gregory Norman-Diamond, Greg Wehner and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfb17fd8d5dabda395ef77 Sparks star Cameron Brink shows off toned abs at Coachella ahead of highly anticipated WNBA season te 2026-04-15T15:40:47.572Z Sparks star Cameron Brink shows off toned abs at Coachella ahead of highly anticipated WNBA season Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink showed off her toned stomach at Coachella over the weekend, building buzz ahead of what many expect to be a breakout WNBA season for the former first-round pick. Brink, 24, posted a carousel of photos on social media showing the WNBA player enjoying the Coachella music festival in California with friends over the weekend.  "Best.weekend.ever," Brink wrote in the caption of her Instagram post, but fans could only focus on one thing.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Now this is what I call putting in work on building the perfect body," one person commented, referencing Brink’s toned physique. "Are you kidding me with those abs?" one user wrote, as another added, "That six-pack is insane!"  Brink has stayed busy during the WNBA offseason, as a serious injury derailed her rookie and sophomore seasons in the league.  WNBA STAR CAMERON BRINK FLOATS POSSIBILITY OF POSING FOR PLAYBOY After getting drafted with the No. 2 overall pick in 2024, Brink immediately established herself as a premier defensive weapon. She averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, but her rookie season was cut short after she tore her ACL just 15 games into the season.  The injury kept her sidelined until the following season, when she returned for the Sparks in late July 2025, averaging 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in just 19 games. Back healthy from her rehab, expectations are high for the Stanford standout who also stayed busy during the offseason playing in the Unrivaled league.  "I feel great," Brink recently told Swish Appeal in an interview. "Just been working with our amazing training staff at the Sparks. And just really taking care of my body, and just enjoying the process of it all. So, feeling great." The Sparks kick off the season on May 10 at 3 p.m. ET against the Las Vegas Aces.  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/69dfaf4fd8d5dabda395eaa3 Biden border officials released alleged killer of Chicago student 'due to lack of space,' documents show te 2026-04-15T15:31:27.341Z Biden border officials released alleged killer of Chicago student 'due to lack of space,' documents show Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee said border officials under the Biden administration released alleged illegal immigrant killer Jose Medina-Medina into the country "due to lack of space." Judiciary Republicans criticized Democrats over Medina-Medina’s release, saying they "knew" the threat he posed. Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela who entered the country under the Biden administration, is facing state and federal charges related to the killing of 18-year-old Chicago student Sheridan Gorman. The charges include first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm. The killing, which took place on March 19, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for an end to sanctuary policies such as those in Chicago. Critics say these sanctuary policies protect illegal immigrants over innocent citizens.  On Tuesday, Judiciary Committee Republicans posted on X excerpts of what appear to be court documents filed by a Border Patrol agent revealing the agency’s assessment of Medina-Medina before he was released into the country. The excerpt shows that Medina-Medina admitted to officials that he did not face a threat to his life in his home country and that the agency assessed he was "likely to abscond" if released. KAROLINE LEAVITT BLASTS MINIMAL MEDIA COVERAGE OF SHERIDAN GORMAN MURDER The excerpt shows officials encountered Medina-Medina in the El Paso sector of the southern border. The document notes "the subject was asked and responded that they do not fear harm or persecution should they be returned to their home country." The excerpts also note that Medina-Medina "has close family ties or roots in this country yet are likely to abscond." Despite this, the excerpts show Medina-Medina was "processed for a Notice to Appear and released on recognizance … due to lack of space." Committee Republicans wrote that "Democrats knew this man was dangerous and had no legitimate asylum claim. But they still released him." DEM SENATORS DODGE CRUCIAL QUESTION ON ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCUSED OF KILLING CHICAGO COLLEGE STUDENT "The criminal alien who killed college student Sheridan Gorman: -Apprehended at the border by the Biden Administration in 2023 -Released two weeks later -Noted by officials as ‘likely to abscond’ and had no verifiable contact information," wrote committee Republicans.  Earlier this month, Fox News Digital reported that federal prosecutors added a new illegal firearm possession charge against Medina-Medina. Local criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno told Fox News Digital that federal officials likely added the charge because they "have no faith" in the Illinois justice system. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison. The firearm Medina-Medina allegedly used to kill Gorman was illegally purchased around February 6, 2008, from a Federal Firearms Licensee in Montgomery, Alabama, according to a charging document. ICE LODGES DETAINER FOR ILLEGAL MIGRANT CHARGED WITH STRANGLING WIFE AND DUMPING BODY NEAR OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY "Blue cities historically are lighter in their prosecutions. We have already heard that this person was of diminished capacity, so we are probably going to see some defense in regard to that," said Rotunno. "My guess is the feds wanted to jump in so they can have some control over the fate of the defendant." Fox News Digital reached out to Judiciary Democrats for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfaf3bd8d5dabda395ea9a Trump-Tillis tiff deepens as president says he ‘quit,’ concedes Fed fight could doom new chair confirmation te 2026-04-15T15:31:07.663Z Trump-Tillis tiff deepens as president says he ‘quit,’ concedes Fed fight could doom new chair confirmation President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve is headed to the Senate next week, but Trump is worried that one Senate Republican could doom the confirmation process. Kevin Warsh is scheduled for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee after his initial hearing set for this week was canceled. But his odds of moving to the next — and final — step of the process are low, given that Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., plans to block him. And Trump isn’t happy about it. LEAVITT ACCUSES SEN TILLIS OF HOLDING US ECONOMY 'HOSTAGE’ OVER FED NOMINATION DISPUTE When asked by Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo about Warsh’s chances in the Senate, Trump said, "We’re going to have to find out." "He might not, but that’s why Thom Tillis is no longer a senator," Trump said. "He quit." Tillis, despite announcing plans to retire from Congress at the end of his term this year, is still an active U.S. Senator and would have full voting rights if Warsh's confirmation comes up for a vote before January 2027. Fox News Digital reached out to Tillis' office for comment on the president's latest comments. The North Carolina senator has repeatedly clashed with the Trump administration ever since Tillis bucked his fellow Republicans in their pursuit of steep Medicaid cuts last year during the creation of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." That rebellious streak has continued as the Department of Justice probe into current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has progressed. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ASKS JUDGE BOASBERG TO RECONSIDER ORDER QUASHING POWELL SUBPOENAS Tillis’ beef isn’t with Warsh specifically — a point he has reiterated on several occasions — but with the DOJ’s investigation into Powell’s testimony last year about the Fed's renovation of its two historic main buildings on the National Mall. "I love the candidate. I won’t spend my five minutes [in committee] asking him about his credentials, because he has them," Tillis said. "I’ll spend five minutes talking about a bogus investigation that’s going to cause me to vote no, unless they end the investigation." "There’s no way to sugarcoat this," he continued. "There’s one way out of the box, canyon, and they’ve got to decide whether or not they’re going to do it." Prosecutors from U.S. District Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office reportedly visited the Federal Reserve’s headquarters unannounced on Tuesday. POWELL REVEALS WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO STEP DOWN FROM THE FED AS PRESSURE MOUNTS Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has spoken with the White House about halting the investigation. "I think, at some point, they're gonna have to deal with the committee, they're gonna have to deal with Tillis," Thune said. "And I think it's in everybody's best interest to wrap up the investigation." Meanwhile, given the uncertainty surrounding his predecessor, Powell said he would stay on temporarily until a replacement is confirmed. But Trump said he would fire Powell if he wasn't out by next month. Trump charged that Tillis wouldn’t "want the legacy of stopping a great person who could be great." "I think Kevin Warsh is going to be great. He doesn’t want the legacy of having an incompetent guy stay there for longer than is necessary," Trump said. "I know Thom Tillis. He’s a good man. I don’t think he’s going to hurt — I know he said what he said, and maybe it’s true, in which case I’ll have to live with it." Tillis is working to make sure that, until the investigation is dropped, there’s no way Warsh makes it out of committee. "I don’t think there’s any mechanism where he gets reported out of committee, but I’m already working to make sure votes will be held on the floor until we have a definitive answer," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfaf27d8d5dabda395ea91 DAVID MARCUS: How many Swalwell-style creeps are Democrats protecting? te 2026-04-15T15:30:47.857Z DAVID MARCUS: How many Swalwell-style creeps are Democrats protecting? The most amazing thing, though certainly not the most disgusting, about the revelations of sexual impropriety by Democrat California Rep. Eric Swalwall is that somehow this man thought he could run for governor despite the horrifying allegations hanging over his head. The most obvious answer as to why the TikTok video-producing congressman thought he could pull this off is that he believed the Democratic Party and its media allies would protect him. Frankly, he was correct about that, right up until he wasn’t. The fact is that Salwell’s mistreatment of women has been an open secret in the swamp of DC for over a decade. And it's nothing new: Today, we read with shock about the sexual antics of men like Ted Kennedy in the 1980s that went widely unreported, but that was before the #MeToo movement. These days, we assume that the media and political parties will swoop in on well-known allegations of sexual abuse. Maybe that would have happened if Swalwell had an R after his name, but it didn’t. SWALWELL ACCUSERS DETAIL EXPERIENCES WITH LAWMAKER AFTER HE ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS As his friends jump like rats from the sinking USS Swalwell, it is worth pondering how many other powerful Democrats have skeletons like his in the closet that the party’s shadowy leadership can call on to destroy them at the drop of a hat. It is as clear as is the summer sun that the timing of Swalwell’s fall from grace was no accident. He was leading the polls for the party's nomination for governor, and Democrats clearly knew that if he faced off against a GOP nominee in the general election, he might well lose. Just as with Sleepy Joe Biden, it was former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, donning her black-hooded robe and wielding her political sickle to give her former mentee Swalwell the call of death, telling him to drop out. KASH PATEL TAUNTS SWALWELL WITH FBI SIT-DOWN AS RESIGNATION FALLOUT GROWS Just as with Biden, whose mental decline was clear to anyone paying attention, Pelosi and her party are pretending they are shocked, just shocked, to learn of Swalwell’s illicit and allegedly criminal dalliances. But let’s not kid ourselves. Captain Renoult was more shocked to discover gambling at Rick’s Cafe than Pelosi was about Swalwell’s raging libido. We have long known that the Democratic Party does not let outsiders win big races. Just ask Bernie Sanders, who was knifed by the establishment in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential nomination fights. But Swalwell is no outsider. ‘HE SHOULD GO’: SENATE DEMS TURNED ON SWALWELL AHEAD OF RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT I believe these women and think Swalwell’s a creep, but why didn’t they come forward when he was running for president (remember that)? It was obviously done now to clear the field and block the freak accident of Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco emerging from a jungle primary to leave just two Republicans on the general election ballot. It starts to seem like the Democrats have something on everyone to the point that they can push a button and get rid of them whenever they need to. This even applies to historical figures at this point. Take legendary workers' rights icon Caesar Chavez, who was recently canceled almost as fast as Swalwell when Republicans started pointing out that Chavez hated illegal immigration. ERIC SWALWELL WAS CABLE NEWS STAR FOR YEARS BEFORE RAPID FALL FROM GRACE Once again, liberal leadership activated the ejector seat and suddenly Chavez went from hero to having his name scrubbed off of buildings. Long have admiring pundits celebrated the ability of Pelosi to rule her caucus, but now we have to wonder how much of that coercive power was basically a promise to keep secrets. President Donald Trump often miserates about the fact that controlling Republicans is like herding cats while Democrats always stick together. But what if the glue is the communal fear of scandals being exposed? ERIC SWALWELL FACES MANHATTAN SEX ASSAULT PROBE AFTER ENDING CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR CAMPAIGN AMID ALLEGATIONS One thing is certain, there are a lot of nervous Democrats on Capitol Hill this week, especially as gossip network TMZ has opened a DC office, its spies now lurking from Capital Grille to Butterworth’s in search of licentious legislators. Nobody knows what further shoes may drop here, but Swalwell’s close friend, Sen. Ruben Gallego, looked like a teenager who got caught shoplifting at Walmart when he faced reporters on Tuesday. Apparently the senator had heard rumors that his best friend was "flirty," but nothing more, and if you believe that then I have a bullet train in California to sell you. A famous 1930s radio drama had the catchphrase, "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" For elected Democrats, it's not the Shadow they have to worry about. It is the party that knows, and it is the party that can end their careers, as quickly as they made them. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dface7d8d5dabda395ea3a Sedona Fire District warns of imposter scam te 2026-04-15T15:21:11.479Z Sedona Fire District warns of imposter scam Firefighters don’t sell insurance. Scammers have been posing as representatives of the Sedona Fire District in an attempt to extort payment for medical services and sell “medical insurance,” SFD warned residents on April 2. “The scammer didn’t compromise any of our internal systems, but they did cop Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfaa74d8d5dabda395e99f On filing deadline, GOP blasts Democrats for opposing Trump tax cuts, ‘making life more expensive’ te 2026-04-15T15:10:44.401Z On filing deadline, GOP blasts Democrats for opposing Trump tax cuts, ‘making life more expensive’ FIRST ON FOX: On the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, Senate Republicans are targeting Democrats for voting against tax cuts the GOP passed and President Donald Trump signed into law last summer. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, on Wednesday launched ads in seven key Senate battleground races highlighting how "Democrat candidates opposed the Working Families Tax Cuts that led to an 11% increase in Americans’ tax refunds this year." The spots, released on Tax Day 2026, were shared first with Fox News Digital. The digital ads come as the GOP works to protect its slim 53-47 Senate majority in the midterms when the party in power typically faces political headwinds and loses congressional seats. The GOP also faces a rough political 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. EXCLUSIVE: HOUSE REPUBLICANS TARGET 'VULNERABLE' DEMOCRATS FOR VOTING AGAINST TAX CUTS But Republicans have for weeks spotlighted the tax cuts, which they insist will give them a political boost with voters in the midterms. "Working families across the country have enough on their plates, but Democrats like Jon Ossoff go to Washington and fight to take more money out of their pockets," NRSC Communications Director Joanna Rodriguez argued, as she pointed to Ossoff, the first term senator from Georgia whom Republicans view as the most vulnerable Democrat seeking re-election this year. Rodriguez also emphasized that "President Trump and Senate Republicans are working tirelessly to deliver for working families including higher take-home pay and lower taxes." DEMOCRATS BUILD MOMENTUM, BUT SENATE REPUBLICANS STILL IN DRIVER'S SEAT IN BATTLE FOR MAJORITY The spots, backed by a modest buy, will also run in Alaska, Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio. The narrator in the ads emphasized that "President Trump and Senate Republicans delivered real savings for hard working families" and accused Democrats of "opposing tax cuts for first responders, rejecting tax savings for service workers, and denying more money for senior citizens." The tax cuts were a key component of Republicans’ massive domestic policy measure, which passed nearly entirely along party lines in the GOP-controlled House and Senate. The law is stuffed full of Trump's 2024 campaign trail promises and second-term priorities, including extending the president's signature 2017 tax cuts and eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, speaking on the Senate floor Wednesday morning, said, "I suspect Tax Day doesn't rank high on Americans' favorite days of the year, but I'd wager that a lot more Americans were pleasantly surprised this year when they went to file their taxes because thanks to Republicans Working Families Tax Cuts bill, a lot more Americans kept a lot more of their hard-earned money this year." Democrats have criticized the tax cuts, arguing they disproportionately benefit the wealthy and corporations. Earlier this year, DSCC Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand told Fox News Digital that due to the "very harmful climate that President Trump is creating, we have all the makings of a blue wave." The NRSC’s ads targeting Democrats follow positive spots it released last month spotlighting "the success of the Working Families Tax Cuts." And the NRSC points to internal polling that it says shows that an overwhelming majority of voters are more likely to support candidates that fight for Republican economic initiatives. But other surveys indicate that Americans are far from pleased with the amount they pay in taxes. A record 70% of voters questioned in a Fox News national poll conducted late last month said the taxes they pay are "too high," marking an 11-point increase from a year earlier, and the highest level of dissatisfaction since the question was first asked in 2004. The new ads from the NRSC are part of a major push by the GOP this week to spotlight the tax cuts. On Tuesday, as Fox News Digital first reported, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), the House GOP's campaign arm, launched ads targeting 28 potentially vulnerable Democrats in the midterms for voting against the tax cuts. Speaker Mike Johnson held a tax cut event on the Capitol steps on Wednesday morning. And hours earlier, in an interview on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria," Trump touted to host Maria Bartiromo that "the refunds are really significant, and it makes it less complicated to do your tax return. Much less complicated." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa845d8d5dabda395e927 Man with Joker-inspired rifle fires gun, runs into traffic near Trump golf course, deputies say te 2026-04-15T15:01:25.951Z Man with Joker-inspired rifle fires gun, runs into traffic near Trump golf course, deputies say Deputies in Los Angeles have arrested a 36-year-old Arizona man they say was running through traffic near the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California — while carrying a loaded rifle painted to look like a toy inspired by The Joker character from "Batman" and wearing a heavy-duty ballistic vest. Witnesses reported seeing the man, identified as Sean Steiner of Glendale, Arizona, hiking in the area with a duffel bag, a step stool and a rifle, before he allegedly ran into traffic on Palos Verdes Drive South around 5 p.m. on March 29. Deputies arrived to find the rifle painted green and purple and emblazoned with the words "HA HA HA HA" and the line made famous by the late Heath Ledger, "Why so serious?" ATTEMPTED TRUMP ASSASSIN RYAN ROUTH SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON, PLUS 7 YEARS The tip had also been painted orange, "resembling a toy gun," according to authorities. "Not only was the rifle loaded with a round in the chamber and a full magazine inserted…he admitted he had just fired one of the pistols near the landslide area to 'get some anger out,'" according to a statement from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Lomita Station. SEND US A TIP HERE Steiner's vest was capable of stopping rifle rounds, according to authorities. They also said they found two loaded handguns, high-capacity magazines and extra ammo. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Let that sink in," authorities wrote. "An armed individual, firing a weapon, walking through traffic and trails… in a populated area." The sheriff's department credited witnesses who called in the sighting before anyone was hurt and reminded the public of the phrase, "if you see something, say something." TIGER WOODS TOLD AUTHORITIES HE WAS 'TALKING TO THE PRESIDENT' BEFORE DUI ARREST, BODYCAM FOOTAGE SHOWS Steiner faces multiple felony firearm charges, authorities said. Jail records show he was booked on March 29 and released on bond on April 1. A search of Steiner's name and date of birth in Arizona court records showed only a 2021 speeding ticket for which he was ordered to take a defense driving class. Public records show he also lived in Wisconsin previously, where a man with his same name and date of birth was found guilty of a misdemeanor drunken driving charge in 2008. Steiner could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa832d8d5dabda395e91e Kimmel, Colbert silent on Eric Swalwell scandal after platforming Democrat te 2026-04-15T15:01:06.396Z Kimmel, Colbert silent on Eric Swalwell scandal after platforming Democrat Late-night shows "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" did not bring up former Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct scandal during Monday and Tuesday's shows. Swalwell announced Monday he will officially resign from office after his sexual misconduct allegations triggered a surge of lawmakers calling for his expulsion over the weekend. He suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday. Swalwell has used late-night interviews to announce some of his political campaigns, including his campaign for California governor, which he announced on Kimmel's show in November. Swalwell announced his 2020 presidential run on Colbert's show seven years ago. The pair of late-night hosts also ignored GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales announcing his plan to resign after he admitted to sexual misconduct with a staffer earlier this year. ERIC SWALWELL WAS CABLE NEWS STAR FOR YEARS BEFORE RAPID FALL FROM GRACE Kimmel and Colbert's monologues often mock and cover the news of the day or previous day. Kimmel covered former President Joe Biden's appearance at Syracuse, the war in Iran, President Donald Trump's feud with Pope Leo and the Jesus picture posted by the president. The only hint that Kimmel gave to his audience that something might be going on was when the host joked about Biden attending his portrait unveiling. Kimmel quipped of the former president, "Maybe run for the governor of California. It's wide open."   Colbert also continued coverage of the president's controversial post and devoted a segment to the fertility rate. A representative for both Colbert and Kimmel's shows did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. After Swalwell's announcement on Kimmel's program in 2025, the late-night host referred to him as the possible future governor of California. REP. LUNA WARNS OF POTENTIAL JAIL TIME FOR ERIC SWALWELL FOLLOWING SERIOUS CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS Swalwell was a frequent guest on CNN and MS NOW over the years as a Democratic lawmaker. A Media Research Center study found that Swalwell appeared on MS NOW 26 times and on CNN another 24 times in 2026 alone, with all the appearances coming between January 1 and April 10. Some pundits and journalists have said that Swalwell's reputation with women was well known. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin said on Monday that Swalwell’s reputation with women was reportedly an "open secret" that made him exploitable by America's enemies. Liberal pundit Matthew Yglesias posted that the situation was "widely rumored" and journalist Yashar Ali said Democrats have "all known for years." One reporter even suggested she failed to report out certain details because "MeToo stories on the Hill aren't related to my beat." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa809d8d5dabda395e902 Trump’s Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security te 2026-04-15T15:00:25.715Z Trump’s Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa5e2d8d5dabda395e8c3 Adopt a pet te 2026-04-15T14:51:14.359Z Adopt a pet These animals are available for adoption through the Bullhead City Animal Resource Center (BARC). It is located at 2270 Trane Road in Bullhead City. BARC's hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa16ed8d5dabda395e7ab Katy Perry under police investigation over Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegations te 2026-04-15T14:32:14.063Z Katy Perry under police investigation over Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegations Katy Perry is under investigation by Australian police following Ruby Rose's explosive sexual assault claims against the singer. "Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating a historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010," a representative for the Victorian Police told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD. As the investigation remains ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage." A representative for Perry did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. KATY PERRY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST RUBY ROSE'S 'CATEGORICALLY FALSE' SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS Over the weekend, the "Orange Is the New Black" alum, 40, alleged on social media that Perry sexually assaulted her at a Melbourne nightclub 20 years ago. A representative for Perry immediately shut down the "categorically false" claims. "The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous, reckless lies," a representative for Perry told Fox News Digital in a statement at the time. "Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named." After a Threads user asked her to expand on her original claim, Rose wrote, "After it I threw up on her. I told the story publicly but changed it to be a ‘funny little drunk story’ because I didn’t know how else to handle it. Later she agreed to help me get my US visa. So I kept it a secret. But I DID tell yall she wasn’t a good person. Instead I got attacked by... everyone." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In another post, Rose said it had taken her almost 20 years to come forward with the claims. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "I was only in my early 20s. I’m now 40. It has taken almost 2 decades to say this publicly," she wrote. "Though I am so grateful to have made it long enough to find my voice, it just shows how much of an impact trauma and sexual assault takes. Thank you for seeing me." On Tuesday, Rose confirmed to the Herald Sun that she had filed official reports to local law enforcement. "As of this afternoon, I have finalized all my reports. This means I am no longer able to comment, repost, or talk publicly about any of those cases, or the individuals involved," she wrote on Threads.  "It’s going to look like I am ignoring everything from supportive messages, to other people’s experiences, but I’m not," she continued. "This is a standard request from the police and in many ways, quite the relief. I can start the healing process now. And temporary move forward. I love you all so much." The "Wide Awake" singer appeared to send a message Tuesday on Instagram stories, and shared a clip of her song, "By the Grace of God," with the message, "I love you." Lyrics to the hit from her 2013 "Prism" album include, "It was not about me / Now I have to rise above / Let the universe call the bluff / Yeah the truth will set you free." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa15ad8d5dabda395e7a2 Bahamian authorities plan to suspend search for missing American woman amid US Coast Guard criminal probe te 2026-04-15T14:31:54.473Z Bahamian authorities plan to suspend search for missing American woman amid US Coast Guard criminal probe GREAT ABACO ISLAND, Bahamas  — Bahamian authorities intend to wrap up their search for missing American woman Lynette Hooker in the near future, while the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that its criminal investigation into her disappearance continues.  The island nation's military says the search could be suspended as early as Thursday, according to an NBC report. After analyzing "tide, drift and wind," authorities say they are running out of locations to search, the report said.  The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed to Fox News Digital on Wednesday that its criminal investigation into Lynette Hooker's husband, Brian Hooker, remains ongoing.  Meanwhile, Hooker's attorney, Terrel Butler, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday morning that Brian is waiting for Bahamian police to return the keys to his boat before he resumes his own search for Lynette.  LYNETTE HOOKER MISSING IN BAHAMAS: TIMELINE OF MICHIGAN WOMAN'S DISAPPEARANCE, HUSBAND'S ARREST A local boat captain told Fox News Digital during a recreation of Brian and Lynette Hooker's doomed dinghy ride that he was shocked Lynette's body hadn't been found.  Mo Monestime has spent 15 years chartering boats in the Great Abaco Island area. "Not being found, that’s the mystery," he said.  "It is very hard to disappear, because, again, we’re so close to land," Monestime continued. "So if you do fall overboard [and] drown, somebody will see you the next day. Again, we can see bottom, you know? I’ll be driving the boat, I will see stingrays, I will see turtles, so I would see a human body. Somebody would see something. Somebody would say something, like, ‘Hey, we just saw something strange in the water.'" DINGHY ROUTE TAKEN BY MISSING AMERICAN WOMAN AND JAILED HUSBAND RECREATED AS DETAILS OF DISAPPEARANCE EMERGE Monestime said drownings happen occasionally near Elbow Cay, but then reiterated that victims are recovered quickly.  "Again, you could see land all the way, the whole time," he said. "Even if you fall overboard in pitch dark, you still could see the lights from the shore." Brian Hooker, 58, was arrested and jailed last Wednesday as police investigated his wife's disappearance. The pair left the Abaco Inn in their dinghy at around 7:30 p.m. on April 4 during rough weather. Choppy seas and high winds caused Lynette to fall overboard with the initiation key in her pocket, disabling the boat, Brian said.  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB He was released from custody Monday night after five days, but the investigation remains ongoing.  Brian said that in the ensuing panic after Lynette fell off the dinghy, he tossed a flotation device to her. He said he thought she was attempting to swim to their anchored yacht, and called out to her for about an hour. He paddled and drifted for about eight hours before washing ashore at Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco Island, where local security guards at a marina assisted him. The couple from Michigan was pursuing their retirement dream of living on their yacht and sailing around the world.  Brian said in a Facebook post that he was "heartbroken" by Lynette's disappearance.  "I am heartbroken over the recent boat accident in unpredictable seas and high winds that caused my beloved Lynette to fall from our small dinghy near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas," he wrote. "Despite desperate attempts to reach her, the winds and currents drove us further apart. We continue to search for her and that is my sole focus." Hooker said Tuesday upon his release that he intends to continue to search for Lynette. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa110d8d5dabda395e772 Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting ‘destructive’ cyberattack on thermal plant te 2026-04-15T14:30:40.365Z Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting ‘destructive’ cyberattack on thermal plant Sweden's minister for civil defense said Russian hackers are "now attempting destructive cyber attacks against organizations in Europe." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dfa0fcd8d5dabda395e760 After sale of its shoe business, Allbirds pivots to AI te 2026-04-15T14:30:20.775Z After sale of its shoe business, Allbirds pivots to AI Allbirds is ditching wool sneakers for AI servers, rebranding as NewBird AI after locking in a $50M convertible financing facility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9f23d8d5dabda395e73b Clarkdale Town Manager Susan Guthrie quits to lead Spectrum Healthcare te 2026-04-15T14:22:27.824Z Clarkdale Town Manager Susan Guthrie quits to lead Spectrum Healthcare Clarkdale Town Manager Susan Guthrie will be leaving her position on Monday, April 6, and starting as the CEO of Spectrum Healthcare the following day. Her last day is the town’s budget work session “since I put together the budget with our finance director, and I feel like I need to be there to she Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9ef8d8d5dabda395e720 She sold MAGA merch. Now she’s running for governor as a Green Party candidate. te 2026-04-15T14:21:44.770Z She sold MAGA merch. Now she’s running for governor as a Green Party candidate. Risa Lombardo is running for governor as a Green Party candidate, but she was a Republican precinct committeeman until less than a week before she re-registered and launched her campaign. Lombardo insists she supports the Green Party platform, even though the party has disavowed her. (Photo via iStock/Getty Images Plus) Risa Lombardo was a Republican precinct committeeman until days before she filed a statement of interest to run for Arizona governor as a Green Party candidate in 2026.  In 2023, Lombardo was hawking “Kari Won” buttons and supporting far-right Republican campaigns, alongside her husband Michael Lombardo, who remains a Republican precinct committeeman for Legislative District 2.  The Arizona Green Party says Risa Lombardo’s candidacy is a sham.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE In an email to the Arizona Mirror, Lombardo claimed that her candidacy is genuine and that, while Mike Lombardo, who she said was her ex-husband, is a Republican, she was a Democrat for most of her life.  Maricopa County voter registration records show that Risa Lombardo was a registered Democrat from 2006 through 2016 and voted in the Republican primaries in 2022 and 2024 before registering with the Green Party in 2025.  The Green Party is no stranger to Republicans co-opting its name to run candidates aimed at siphoning votes away from Democrats in tight races. The tactic doesn’t always work, but in 2008, Democratic state Rep. Jackie Thrasher said she believed a Green Party candidate who received donations from her Republican opponents cost led to her losing a reelection bid. And in 2010 a former Republican legislator recruited unhoused people and street performers to run as Green Party candidates, admitting that those candidates might take votes that otherwise would have gone to Democrats.  As of January, about 36% of Arizona’s voters were registered as Republicans, 28% were registered Democrats and 34% were unaffiliated. Democrats need those unaffiliated voters to win, and any third party candidate who takes votes that otherwise would have gone to Democrats could make or break a campaign.  Risa Lombardo sold MAGA merch, including buttons that read “Trump Won” and “Kari Won,” and a shirt bearing the GOP elephant with the letters “FJB” underneath, short for “F*** Joe Biden.” Lombardo was elected as a Republican Precinct Committeeman for Legislative District 2 in July 2024, alongside Mike Lombardo, according to records from Maricopa County. She served as a precinct committeeman, a position that is typically held by people who are highly involved in partisan politics, from October 2024 until at least Feb. 28, 2025.  She filed a statement of interest to run for governor as a Green Party candidate on March 5, 2025. In Maricopa County’s next monthly report, on March 31, 2025, Risa Lombardo was no longer listed as a Republican precinct committeeman. When they filed to run for precinct committeeman in March 2024, both Lombardos listed the same residential address, in the same lot of a north Phoenix mobile home park.  The Mirror could not find any records in Maricopa County showing that the couple had divorced, and Risa Lombardo did not respond to follow-up questions on her sudden switch from Republican to Green Party, or details about where and when her divorce took place.  In her candidate financial disclosure form, filed Feb. 26, Risa Lombardo checked “n/a” in response to a question about whether her spouse is a member of her household, indicating that she was either unmarried or widowed.  The Arizona Green Party declined to comment, but has made social media posts warning voters that it views Lombardo as an illegitimate Green Party candidate. As of December 2025, the party posted that it had no affiliation with and had never even heard of Lombardo, gubernatorial candidate Lisa Castillo or secretary of state hopeful Duwayne Collier, who are all running in 2026 under the Green Party name.  “Thank you for challenging Risa Lombardo’s signatures,” the Arizona Green Party wrote in a post on X in response to independent candidate for governor Teri Ann Hourihan’s legal challenge to Lombardo’s candidacy. “She’s a Republican trying to hijack our ballot line. She’s a sham candidate.”  Beyond serving as a precinct committeeman, campaign finance reports show that the Legislative District 2 Republican Committee paid Lombardo $404 in 2025 for postage to send certified letters to precinct committeemen.  Michael Lombardo is a member of the Maricopa County Republican Committee’s “Ultra Grassroots” team, whose website describes him as “a dedicated Republican activist focused on grassroots organizing, election integrity, and party engagement.”  Michael Lombardo got into politics during the sham “audit” of the 2020 presidential election in Maricopa County. Feeling that his vote was undermined, he volunteered for double shifts during the audit, according to his biography.  “Since 2023, he has assisted in running local, county, state, and national delegate elections for the Republican Party,” the online biography says. Together, Michael and Risa Lombardo supported the 2024 campaign of far-right Republican Josh Barnett, an avid conspiracy theorist and election denier who has unsuccessfully run for office in Arizona three times since 2020. Barnett, a QAnon follower, lost bids for Congress in 2020 and 2022. The Lombardos both donated to his failed campaign for Arizona Senate in 2024, and Barnett thanked both of them for their help in a Facebook post. Lombardo told the Mirror on Tuesday that her candidacy was sincere and that she switched to the Green Party because its platform best reflects her principles.  On its website, the Arizona Green Party says it supports phasing out the use of fossil fuels and replacing them with renewable energy, a transition to an eco-socialist economy, eliminating poverty, ending police brutality and mass incarceration, shrinking the military-industrial complex and promoting free and fair elections.  Thank you for challenging Risa Lombardo’s signatures. She’s a Republican trying to hijack our ballot line. She’s a sham candidate. – Arizona Green Party in a post on X Many of those goals are a far cry from the ones Barnett set out in his campaign, and that Risa Lombardo supported two years ago. While Barnett’s campaign was based on election integrity, he promoted a plan to automatically dedicate Arizona’s electoral college votes to Trump in 2024, regardless of the election results, a notion that even some of his allies found to be antithetical to election integrity.  Barnett isn’t the only far-right candidate that Risa Lombardo has supported. In 2023, she registered the business T3 Designs at the same home address listed in her campaign finance reports and candidate paperwork.  In the business’s Instagram posts that year, Lombardo featured photos of buttons for sale that read “Trump Won” and “Kari Won” referring to Trump’s presidential campaign loss in 2020 and his ally Kari Lake’s loss in the Arizona governor’s race in 2022.  Lombardo also sold merchandise promoting far-right Republican Anthony Kern’s 2024 bid for Congress and a shirt bearing the GOP elephant with the letters “FJB” underneath, short for “F*** Joe Biden.”  Neither Trump nor Lake are fans of clean energy, with Trump working to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency and to open up protected lands to mining and drilling.  Both Lake and Trump have used the refrain “drill, baby, drill” to describe their enthusiasm for fossil fuels.  Lombardo said that during her run for governor she’ll be focused on equal opportunity for everyone based on merit, fair and transparent elections that reflect the will of the voters, a responsible environmental plan to protect Arizona’s air and water, and meaningful changes to the way the state handles education, homelessness and the prison system.  “You can find those in our Green Party Platform and you’ll hear a lot about them from me on the campaign trail,” she said.  Lombardo is one of many candidates facing a challenge from Democratic activist Craig Beckman, who says she didn’t collect enough valid voter signatures to make it on the ballot.  In Hourihan’s challenge to Lombardo’s candidacy, which was dismissed April 13, Lombardo was represented in court by Republican election attorneys Tim La Sota and Kory Langhofer.  Beckman claims that Lombardo failed to obtain the 1,771 signatures needed to make it onto the ballot as a Green Party candidate because many of the 3,250 signatures she submitted were invalid.  Beckman said that several of the people who gathered signatures on Lombardo’s behalf listed residential addresses where they didn’t actually live. He claimed he confirmed this by sending private investigators to the addresses listed on the petition sheets to speak with the people who actually live there. Some of the residents said they didn’t know the petition circulators, and one of the homes appeared to be abandoned.  He also claimed that multiple signature gatherers for Lombardo were not eligible for the job because they had felony convictions on their record, making them ineligible to register to vote in Arizona if they haven’t petitioned to have their rights restored.  Because signature gatherers are required to list their residential addresses and be eligible to register to vote in Arizona, Beckman argued that all of the signatures gathered by those who listed incorrect addresses and who have felony convictions should be thrown out. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9ee3d8d5dabda395e702 WATCH: Dem Senate hopeful caught plotting to silo conservative media outlets with top aide te 2026-04-15T14:21:23.433Z WATCH: Dem Senate hopeful caught plotting to silo conservative media outlets with top aide FIRST ON FOX: Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was caught on a livestream asking a top campaign aide to separate conservative reporters — whom he referred to as "bogeys" — from the rest of the press after a campaign event with Hasan Piker last week.  The hot-mic moment came as Piker’s crew was live-streaming backstage ahead of the event, when  El-Sayed's communications director Roxie Richner told him and Piker, "We’re going to do the quick scrum with Fox, the Free Beacon and those folks," prompting El-Sayed to ask, "Could you separate, like, the bogeys, from everyone else?"  After Richner responded in the affirmative, El-Sayed fist bumped her before Piker swooped in to let the pair know they were being filmed.  The candid moment followed days of blow back El-Sayed faced for holding an event with Piker, the controversial podcaster who had to walk back comments saying Americans deserved 9/11, justified Hamas' attacks and slaughter, including rapes, on innocent Israelis, and recently told his followers that "you really don't need suicide bombing anymore," because cheap Chinese-made drones can be bought online for anyone who is interested in performing a terror strike. POPULAR FAR-LEFT STREAMER UNLEASHES PROFANE TIRADE AGAINST VIETNAMESE COMMUNIST REFUGEE IN RESURFACED VID El-Sayed responded to those concerns by insisting his goal was to ensure his message speaks to a "broader audience" that has felt left out of contemporary politics, during an interview just days before the event with Fox News' Bill Hemmer.  He told Hemmer that he was talking to him, despite the fact that they frequently disagreed, for precisely that reason of trying to engage with broader audiences. "When I said I’ll talk to anyone, I meant it. I’ll be on Fox News at 9:15am with Bill Hemmer," El-Sayed tweeted ahead of his talk with Hemmer earlier this month. Piker quickly swooped in after the fist-bump was caught on camera to tell Richner and El-Sayed that he was filming. The trio quickly separated, but the camera kept rolling as it followed a visibly bothered Piker.  "Probably some progress being made," Piker's camera operator said after the trio had separated, and the live stream settled back on Piker, who had walked away and began guzzling a bottle of water. "I don't think so," Piker responded as he continued guzzling the water bottle.  Richner, El-Sayed's staffer seen fist-bumping him, told Fox News Digital that the campaign took questions from a "broad scrum" after the event that day, as well as after a second event held later the same day at Michigan State University. Richner also reiterated El-Sayed's claims that he welcomes conversations with people of all political stripes.  "Following both rallies, our campaign took questions in a broad scrum that included all press who attended: local news outlets, student reporters, and national outlets that spanned ideologies," Richner said. "We go everywhere and talk to everyone."  DEM SENATE CANDIDATE TAKES SWIPE AT JOE ROGAN AFTER REFUSING TO DISAVOW HASAN PIKER'S PAST COMMENTS Since entering the race for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, El-Sayed has faced blow back for staking out fringe anti-Israel and anti-law enforcement positions, like abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and blaming Israel for committing "genocide." Fox News Digital previously reported how El-Sayed quietly deleted old social media posts he made online espousing support for the "defund the police" movement between 2020 and 2021, including calling the police "standing armies we deploy against our own people."  Meanwhile, recently uncovered audio showed El-Sayed didn't want to publicly say anything about the death of Iran's Ayatollah Khamanei because he was worried some Michiganders might be "sad" following the terror regime leader's death. El-Sayed recently faced criticism for campaigning with Piker, who has been slammed for justifying Hamas' attacks and slaughter, including rapes, on innocent Israelis, was forced to walk back comments about how Americans deserved 9/11, and told his followers that "you really don't need suicide bombing anymore," because cheap Chinese-made drones can be bought online for anyone who is interested in performing a terror strike. Piker sympathizes with communist ideals, but has labeled himself a socialist and Marxist while rejecting communist labels. At the same time, Piker has also described communism as the "honorable end goal" of socialism. When asked at his event with Piker whether he would disavow any of the controversial podcaster's comments, El-Sayed would not, and defended the far-left podcast and internet personality's emerging position in the Democratic Party. "It's an active decision to reach out to people who feel locked out of their politics to have a conversation, just like I'm making an active decision as somebody who is running in the Democratic primary to have a conversation on Fox News," El-Sayed said to Hemmer about his decision to campaign with Piker. "Just because you invite somebody to campaign with you, or you’re engaging with them, does not mean that you agree with them." El-Sayed's Democratic Party primary election, against a slew of other formidable candidates, will take place in August, followed by the general election in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9ecfd8d5dabda395e6f8 Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior te 2026-04-15T14:21:03.855Z Scientists say turtle shells could hold clues to secret side of Neanderthal behavior Cavemen hunted turtles — but not for food, new research suggests. Scientists say that shells of reptiles caught by children may have been used as ladles or digging devices by early humans over 100,000 years ago.  Careful cleaning of fragments found at the Neumark-Nord archaeological site in Germany indicates that pond turtle shells were used as small containers or scoop-like implements, news agency SWNS reported. SCIENTISTS SHATTER TIMELINE OF HUMAN FIRE-MAKING WITH 400,000-YEAR-OLD DISCOVERY IN ENGLAND An international research team examined pieces of turtle shell — dating back some 125,000 years — discovered at the dig in what is now the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany. Using methods including high-resolution 3D scanning, researchers found that many of the 92 fragments bear cut marks on their inner surfaces, indicating that the turtles were carefully butchered by Neanderthals — with limbs detached, internal organs removed and shells thoroughly cleaned. Study leader Professor Sabine Gaudzinski-Windheuser said, "Our data provide the first evidence that Neanderthals hunted and processed turtles north of the Alps, beyond the Mediterranean region." However, the team believe the turtles were not used as a food source. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Prof Gaudzinski-Windheuser of the Institute for Ancient Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) in Mainz said, "We can virtually rule this out, given the abundance of remains [of] large, high-yield prey animals at this site. There was in all likelihood a complete caloric surplus," as SWNS noted. A total of more than 100,000 animal bones or bone fragments have already been recovered at Neumark-Nord, including numerous bones from deer, cattle and horses, as well as from the largest land mammals of the time — the European straight-tusked elephant, which could weigh more than 10 tons.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The research team reported last year that Neanderthals operated a kind of "factory" at the site, systematically extracting fat from the bones of large mammals. Gaudzinski-Windheuser said that "pond turtles have a comparatively low nutritional value," weighing roughly 2.2 pounds. "However, they are relatively easy to catch and may therefore have been hunted by children. Their shells may then have been processed into tools." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ She said it was also possible they were hunted for their taste or for an assumed medicinal value — a suggestion supported by findings from studies of later Indigenous peoples. Prof Gaudzinski-Windheuser added, "Our current results shed new light on the ecological flexibility and complex survival strategies of Neanderthals, which went far beyond simple caloric maximization." The new study was published in the journal Scientific Reports. It's the latest in a series of ongoing scientific analyses of material from the former open-cast lignite mine at Neumark-Nord. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9ebcd8d5dabda395e6ef Border czar Homan fires back at Pope Leo, explains what Vatican leaders ‘don't know’ about immigration te 2026-04-15T14:20:44.132Z Border czar Homan fires back at Pope Leo, explains what Vatican leaders ‘don't know’ about immigration President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, revealed that he would "welcome" a discussion with Pope Leo XIV amid the administration’s ongoing spat with the Vatican over disagreements on immigration policy and the Iran conflict. Differing from Vice President JD Vance, who said that "in some cases it would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality," Homan said he is "open to discussion with any of them." Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Homan, a "lifelong Catholic," said, "I wish they’d stay out of immigration, they don’t know what they’re talking about." However, Homan asserted that the pope’s opinion would change if he understood that "illegal immigration is not a victimless crime." POPE LEO CALLS OUT TRUMP’S IRAN RHETORIC BEFORE LAST-MINUTE CEASEFIRE EMERGES "If they wore my shoes for 40 years, and talked to a 9-year-old girl that got raped multiple times, or stood in the back of a tractor trailer with 19 dead aliens at my feet, including a 5-year-old boy that baked to death, if they understood the atrocities that happened on the open border, I think their opinion would change," he said. Trump’s border czar went on to say that despite intense criticism over the president’s immigration policy, "He's saving thousands of lives a year because he has a secure border." "Where President Trump had the most secure border in the lifetime of this nation, right now, lives are being saved," he emphasized. In light of this, Homan said, "I welcome discussion with any of them, because they don't understand illegal immigration is not a victimless crime." "Human traffickers are out of business, right? The cartels are going bankrupt because of that secure border. I wish they'd understand that," he lamented. "Because if they did, I think they'd have a different opinion." Fox News Digital reached out to the Holy See for comment. POPE LEO PICKS NEW VATICAN AMBASSADOR TO US AS TRUMP TENSIONS MOUNT OVER POLICIES Leo has said that "no one has said that the United States should have open borders" and stressed, "I think every country has a right to determine who and how and when people enter." However, he has also taken a critical tone of the administration’s interior immigration enforcement tactics. "When people are living good lives, and many of them for 10, 15, 20 years, to treat them in a way that is extremely disrespectful, to say the least, and there’s been some violence, unfortunately, I think that the bishops have been very clear in what they said. I think that I would just invite all people in the United States to listen to them," the pope has said. Trump criticized the pope's positions on Sunday in a scathing rebuke on Truth Social. "Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," Trump began in a lengthy post. "Leo should get his act together as Pope, use Common Sense, stop catering to the Radical Left, and focus on being a Great Pope, not a Politician. It’s hurting him very badly and, more importantly, it’s hurting the Catholic Church," he concluded. Regarding the Iran conflict, Trump told reporters, "We don't like a pope that's going to say that it's okay to have a nuclear weapon." "We don't want a pope that says crime is okay in our cities. I don't like it," Trump added. "I'm not a big fan of Pope Leo. He's a very liberal person, and he's a man that doesn't believe in stopping crime." BISHOP BARRON SAYS TRUMP ‘OWES THE POPE AN APOLOGY’ In response, Leo told reporters on Monday, "I have no fear of the Trump administration." "The things that I say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone," he also said, adding, "I don't think that the message of the Gospel is meant to be abused in the way that some people are doing. I will continue to speak out loudly against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states to look for just solutions to problems." "Too many people are suffering in the world today," Leo added. "Too many innocent people are being killed. And I think someone has to stand up and say there's a better way." For his part, Vance, who has been very vocal about his conversion to Catholicism, told Fox News’s Bret Baier Monday, "I certainly think that in some cases, it would be best for the Vatican to stick to matters of morality … and let the President of the United States stick to dictating American public policy." Vance, who has visited the Vatican twice as vice president, dismissed the feud, saying, "We certainly have a good relationship with the Vatican, but we're also [going to] disagree on substantive questions from time to time. I think that's a totally reasonable thing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9c77d8d5dabda395e678 Jennie Garth admits ‘I wasn’t in my right mind’ after daughter witnessed disturbing scene te 2026-04-15T14:11:03.860Z Jennie Garth admits ‘I wasn’t in my right mind’ after daughter witnessed disturbing scene Jennie Garth's oldest daughter, Luca Bella Facinelli, once found the "Beverly Hills: 90210" alum cutting herself with shattered glass — a moment the actress has described as a life regret that "will stay with you forever." In her new memoir, "I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention," Garth, 54, opened up about turning to drugs, alcohol and self-harm amid the unraveling of her marriage to Dave Abrams and explained how one scary instance in 2017 helped her quickly turn her life around. "I remember one night [my daughter] Luca came home unexpectedly and unannounced. She was in her early twenties. She found me there alone," Garth wrote. "I was in my room smashing framed pictures of me and Dave, overcome by the pain, back in that all-too-familiar dark place. I was taking the broken glass from the picture frames and I was trying to cut myself with the jagged pieces." Garth shares daughters Luca Bella, 28, Lola Ray, 23, and Fiona Eve, 19, with her ex-husband, Peter Facinelli. JENNIE GARTH IS ‘CHOMPING AT THE BIT’ TO FLEE LA "Not that I wanted to really end my life, but I was certainly not in my right mind and, being that I hate seeing blood, I had no intention of cutting myself deep enough to bleed that much," she continued. "It was almost an unconscious act, a form of punishment. I looked up from my place on the floor, surrounded by broken glass and all of a sudden Luca was there, witnessing this." Garth recalled her daughter taking the glass from her and cleaning up the mess as she buried herself in shame. "The next morning, I woke up and my self-hatred was at an all-time high,' Garth recalled. "I was being so selfish and self-indulgent, and now I was terrified that I had caused irreparable damage to my relationship with my daughter." At that point, the actress had done "so much work" on herself, including therapy and a stint in rehab. "Still, when I faced this kind of heartbreak and rejection again, I turned to self-destruction," wrote Garth. "Whenever I felt too much, I shut down. I numbed myself and slipped right back into the old patterns, right back to the way it was. Hadn’t I learned anything? That’s what was compounding the anger and self-hatred." "And now, I was hurting my daughter by letting her see me like that," she continued. "This was one of those regrets in life that stay with you forever." BUNNIE XO’S FAITH IN GOD BECAME HER UNSHAKABLE ANCHOR DURING LIFE’S DARKEST MOMENTS Garth recalled Luca pleading with her to get healthy again. "My twenty-three-year-old daughter sat down with me and helped me set up a rigorous self-care schedule on my calendar, which I followed for quite a while. I woke up at seven, meditated on the blue couch, and then journaled. I needed this routine—she knew it better than I did, amazingly enough. I needed a regimented schedule to anchor myself, to reclaim some control, and to navigate the days without feeling completely adrift. I was drowning in my heartbreak and disdain for myself, and this schedule helped me find a life raft." "I felt stuck at an eighteen-year-old level of maturity, without the tools or perspective adulthood brings. I was reeling from pure self-hatred, feeling like an idiot and a failure—that I couldn’t overcome my addiction, that I couldn’t get love right, that I couldn’t succeed in marriage. Those thoughts came in waves, relentless and heavy, and I had lost sight of the truth—that vodka and pills wouldn’t quiet them, only drown me deeper in them." MILEY CYRUS SAYS SHE DODGED HOLLYWOOD DARK SIDE THAT DESTROYED OTHER CHILD STARS "I had to do better for my girls, if not for myself," she added. Garth and Abrams tied the knot in an intimate California ranch wedding in 2015. Abrams filed for divorce from Garth in 2018. One year later, the couple reconciled. The actress, who portrayed Kelly Taylor in "90210," kickstarted her career in Hollywood at 17 years old. By 18, she had been diagnosed with depression. "For a long time, I thought needing help — needing medication — made me less than. It felt shameful to be on that kind of medicine as a young woman who seemed to be living the dream," she wrote. "I carried the weight of feeling weak and somehow damaged through years of trying different medications. I tried them all, chasing balance and battling the belief that I shouldn’t have to. What I see now is that the real strength was in refusing to give up on myself." In 2024, Garth — who launched her "I Choose Me" podcast earlier that year — revealed that acting is no longer a "priority," and explained how her "new clarity" has inspired her to do what she truly loves.  "I love acting, I love being in front of the camera. I do not love being on a movie set," Garth, who dropped out of high school at 15 to pursue acting, told People magazine. "I don't love sitting in my trailer waiting for lighting and everything else, I just don't. And I don't love being away from my family all those hours. So I was able to say, that's not my first priority anymore." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Garth admitted it's been "really hard" to say no to certain projects because people get "used to giving the people what they want and making the money and saying yes to everything." "You just reach a point where you're like, life is too short to do something that I don't fully love," she said. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The actress and mom of three told the outlet she "really was trying to figure out my next move" ahead of her 50th birthday in 2022. "I wasn't sure what I was doing for a living anymore." "Turning 50's a big deal to the world, but it is really a big deal," she said. "You start to look at things a little differently. You have a new clarity about what you want to do next [and] what you want to spend your precious time doing." "I was able, at least, to say, I don't want to do this, this and this anymore," she continued. "I want to focus on something else. And then, you have that clarity within yourself to believe it." "I decided that I would like to focus on trying to help people or spread some positivity with whatever I do. That's the message behind the brand, Me by Jennie Garth, and the ‘I Choose Me’ podcast. It's all about trying to help people." Garth's memoir ""I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention" is out now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9c64d8d5dabda395e66f Pro-life dad whose home was raided by FBI wins $1 mil settlement from DOJ te 2026-04-15T14:10:44.159Z Pro-life dad whose home was raided by FBI wins $1 mil settlement from DOJ A pro-life activist whose 2022 arrest by the FBI under the Biden administration drew national headlines has reached a seven-figure settlement after suing the Justice Department over his arrest and prosecution. Mark Houck filed a lawsuit against the department in 2023 seeking restitution for what he called "a faulty investigation" and "excessive force" after a SWAT team of around 25 people arrested him in front of his children at his home on September 23, 2022, allegedly with guns drawn. The shocking details of his arrest spurred criticism from conservatives that the Justice Department under then-President Joe Biden was targeting pro-life activists. After a three-year legal battle, 40 Days for Life President Shawn Carney announced April 9 that Houck had reached a settlement with the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump and had been awarded more than $1 million. TRUMP DOJ FIRES PROSECUTORS TIED TO FACE ACT CASES AFTER REPORT ALLEGES BIAS AND MISCONDUCT Steve Crampton, one of Houck's attorneys at the Thomas More Society, told Fox News Digital that the outcome was long overdue and that they were pleased with the Trump administration's efforts to bring forth justice in the case. "We are very pleased with a Department of Justice that seems to be genuinely interested in doing justice," Crampton said. "That's rare enough these days, and we look forward to Mark not being the only wrongfully accused defendant to receive some kind of remuneration and recognition for the wrongs that were done to him." Crampton said the Trump administration should be commended for "attempting to at least acknowledge, if not completely right, the wrongs that were done" to pro-life activists under the Biden administration. DOJ SETTLES WITH MICHAEL FLYNN OVER RUSSIA PROBE AFTER WRONGFUL PROSECUTION CLAIM: 'HISTORIC INJUSTICE' Houck had been praying outside a Philadelphia Planned Parenthood clinic in 2021 when a Planned Parenthood volunteer allegedly harassed his son. Houck was accused of pushing the volunteer during the encounter, and federal prosecutors charged him months later with allegedly violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act. The Act makes it a federal crime to "use or threat of force and physical obstruction that injures, intimidates, or interferes with a person seeking to obtain or provide reproductive health services." Houck was later acquitted by a Philadelphia jury, but could have faced up to 11 years in prison if convicted. FINAL CHARGE DROPPED IN YEARSLONG HARRIS-ERA CASE AGAINST PRO-LIFE ACTIVIST Houck later sued the Justice Department over the ordeal, accusing law enforcement personnel of conducting a "faulty investigation" against him, and accusing law enforcement of using "excessive force" in the FBI raid on his family home. Last year, Houck said told Fox News Digital that an "activist judge" had blocked negotiations between Houck and the Trump-led Justice Department. The legal settlement comes amid a report released Tuesday by the Justice Department, alleging the Biden administration selectively prosecuted pro-life activists under the FACE Act, following a review of more than 700,000 internal records. BIDEN PUSH TO REVIVE TED KENNEDY-ERA LAW NOW HAUNTS DEMOCRATS AS CHARGES LOOM IN MINNESOTA CHURCH RIOT DOJ officials said prosecutors coordinated with abortion-rights groups to track activists, sought harsher sentences for pro-life defendants and, in some cases, withheld evidence or tried to exclude jurors based on religion. The report found officials under the Biden administration worked closely with groups including Planned Parenthood, the National Abortion Federation and the Feminist Majority Foundation, which the department said helped compile information on pro-life activists used in investigations and prosecutions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The Biden DOJ prosecutors knowingly withheld evidence that defense counsel requested to prepare an affirmative defense," according to the report. Department of Justice Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche commented on the prosecutions and Houck case in a statement to Fox News Digital: "This Department will not tolerate a two-tiered system of justice. No Department should conduct selective prosecution based on beliefs. The weaponization that happened under the Biden Administration will not happen again, as we restore integrity to our prosecutorial system." Fox News Digital reached out to Biden's office for comment. Fox News' Peter Pinedo and Michael Dorgan contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df9a20d8d5dabda395e601 Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers can backfire, despite Rory McIlroy's success te 2026-04-15T14:01:04.356Z Doctor warns wearable fitness trackers can backfire, despite Rory McIlroy's success The roar of the crowd at the Masters is a familiar sound, but during Rory McIlroy's final hole victory, he was tracking a different kind of data: the rhythm of his heart. As the golfer secured his win, his wearable device revealed a heart rate of 117 beats per minute on his first putt, soaring to 150 during the post-win celebration, according to data released from his fitness wearable on Monday. New York-based medical expert Dr. Mike Varshavski joined host Lawrence Jones on Fox & Friends on Tuesday to discuss whether these wearable devices are improving public health or simply fueling a new era of medical stress. ARTHUR C. BROOKS DISCUSSES HOW TO FIND MEANING AND HAPPINESS IN A TECH-DRIVEN WORLD For McIlroy, the device functions as both a performance tracker and a tool for managing the golfer’s long-term heart condition. He shared his myocarditis diagnosis, which he received at the age of 20, in a podcast interview with the brand Whoop. "I can wear WHOOP, and I can monitor my HRV, my heart rate ... just to be able to keep on top of that, it just gives me massive peace of mind," he said. However, Varshavski shared a different opinion of consumer wearables. While acknowledging their value for "a big athletic event, PGA tour [or] professional sports," the doctor expressed concern for the average user. DEMENTIA RISK COULD BE TIED TO YOUR MINDSET AND OUTLOOK ON LIFE, STUDY SUGGESTS "I would never recommend a consumer-grade device to track a true medical condition. This is not what these devices are intended to do." Jones, an avid user of multiple devices, including the Whoop, Oura Ring and Apple Watch, shared that the data helps him catch up on deficits and understand his recovery. "Sometimes you don't understand if you're in a deep sleep, for example, or you may have gotten eight hours, but you weren't really, you were tossing and turning," Jones noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Varshavski countered that an obsession with these metrics can actually backfire. "When you start losing track of that by focusing on the numbers, not how you actually feel, I feel that disconnects you with your own body," he cautioned. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "We have a medical term for this called orthosomnia, where we become so obsessed with these fitness trackers and the sleep data, but it actually fuels sleep anxiety." Jones emphasized that for a population that has historically ignored internal health in favor of "how they look from a ... superficial standpoint," these devices provide a necessary gateway to health awareness. The doctor agreed that the motivational aspect is a win as long as the expectations remain realistic. He suggests treating the technology with the same perspective as any other piece of fitness gear. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We can treat these devices like we would a new pair of running shoes. You know, if that gets you excited to get an exercise program, why not? Let's make use of it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df99f6d8d5dabda395e5d0 Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, 16% of its workforce te 2026-04-15T14:00:22.192Z Snap is cutting 1,000 jobs, 16% of its workforce The company cites advancements in AI for the cuts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df97b3d8d5dabda395e58a Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote te 2026-04-15T13:50:43.663Z Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing a brewing conservative revolt ahead of a high-profile vote on reauthorizing the government’s warrantless surveillance powers.  House GOP leadership is up against an April 20 deadline to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., support a clean 18-month extension of the government’s spying powers, but key conservative lawmakers want guardrails added to the program. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., said Tuesday that she would oppose a test vote scheduled to occur Wednesday afternoon that would advance the renewal measure to a vote on final passage. House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, R-Md., also predicted Tuesday in an interview with Punchbowl News that the test vote would fail if leadership did not tack on additional reforms demanded by GOP privacy hawks. Section 702 permits the federal government to conduct warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals abroad, even when those individuals are communicating with American citizens. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: GOP PUSHES ELECTION SECURITY BILL DESPITE SLIM ODDS, AS TRUMP PRESSURE LOOMS Conservative lawmakers — and many in the Democratic caucus — are pushing for an amendment to prohibit the warrantless surveillance of Americans. But when Democrats on the House Rules Committee tried to add an amendment from Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., incorporating warrant requirements, Republicans on the panel voted it down. House Democrats are also not expected to supply the necessary votes during the anticipated procedural vote, which tends to be party-line. In that scenario, Johnson would be able to lose just a handful of GOP defections. Other Republicans, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., have pledged to vote "no" unless the Trump-backed election measure, known as the SAVE America Act, is added to the bill. GOP RIPS FISA COURT FOR TAPPING EX-BIDEN ‘DISINFORMATION’ LAWYER TO ADVISE ON SURVEILLANCE Despite potential GOP holdouts, Trump has urged Republicans to "UNIFY" during the critical votes. The Trump administration has warned about potentially catastrophic effects for national security if lawmakers fail to renew the program, especially as the conflict with Iran continues. In a letter to Congress on Monday, Gen. Dan Caine said that "the loss or reduction of FISA Section 702 authorities would increase risk to the Joint Force, degrade our worldwide combat lethality, and significantly impair the U.S. security." CIA Director John Ratcliffe attended a House GOP conference meeting on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to back a clean extension. "There’s a lot at stake," Ratcliffe told Fox News. Prior FISA skeptics have also touted the more than five dozen reforms that Congress made to the program in 2024 to justify their support for a clean extension. "In light of the progress that has been made and the threats we face, we think a temporary short-term extension of the program makes sense," Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said Tuesday. "But again, 2026 is not 2024 and a short-term clean extension of the 702 part of FISA law is an acceptable outcome for the situation that we find ourselves in." Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df955bd8d5dabda395e00b From White House hopeful to scandal: Swalwell’s short-lived 2020 bid resurfaces after resignation te 2026-04-15T13:40:43.591Z From White House hopeful to scandal: Swalwell’s short-lived 2020 bid resurfaces after resignation Rep. Eric Swalwell’s political collapse amid scandal was sudden. With sexual assault and harassment allegations mounting, the Democratic representative who was one of the leading contenders in California’s 2026 campaign for governor dropped out of the race on Sunday. Two days later, he resigned from Congress. The congressman’s stunningly swift collapse comes seven years after a then 38-year-old Swalwell made a short-lived and highly unsuccessful bid for the Democratic Party’s 2020 presidential nomination. OUT THE DOOR: SWALWELL STEPS DOWN AFTER 13 YEARS IN CONGRESS "We’re getting close. I've got staff in Iowa. We're hiring in New Hampshire, South Carolina right now. I’m starting to put together the infrastructure that you need. But I see nothing but green lights on this journey so far," an optimistic Swalwell said in a January 2019 Fox News Digital interview. The soon-to-be candidate was in New Hampshire courting supporters and activists in the state that for a century held the first-in-the-nation presidential primary. SWALWELL ACCUSERS REVEAL WHY THEY CAME FORWARD Swalwell officially launched his campaign during an April 8, 2019, appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." SWALWELL ISN'T THE ONLY MEMBER OF CONGRESS WHO RESIGNED TUESDAY AMID SCANDAL His campaign slogan was, "Go Big. Be Bold. Do Good." And Swalwell made gun control and student debt reform key components of his presidential platform. Swalwell was one of 20 Democratic presidential candidates who qualified and took part in the first round of debates, which were held over two nights in June 2019. But failing to poll above 1% and facing the prospect of failing to make the stage at the second Democratic presidential debate, Swalwell suspended his campaign on July 8, 2019, just three months after declaring his candidacy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8f07d8d5dabda395debd John Solomon predicts Brennan indictment could come within 'weeks' as prosecutors request official transcripts te 2026-04-15T13:13:43.626Z John Solomon predicts Brennan indictment could come within 'weeks' as prosecutors request official transcripts Prosecutors could be just weeks away from a decision on former CIA Director John Brennan, Just the News founder John Solomon said Tuesday, citing an unusual request for official Senate transcripts as a key signal that the case may be nearing a critical stage. "I'd be watching for a decision in the next few weeks on John Brennan, the CIA director," Solomon said on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. "Why? Because it's very rare for a prosecutor to go to Senate and say, ‘Would you please send me official transcripts certified and voted on by the Congress, send them to me.' They had those transcripts in unofficial capacity," he added. "When they ask for an official transcript, it means you're getting near an indictment." DOJ ACTIVELY PREPARING TO ISSUE GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS RELATING TO JOHN BRENNAN INVESTIGATION: SOURCES Solomon's remarks come weeks after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, made a similar suggestion, telling Fox News that the Justice Department's probe into the former CIA director is "heating up." "Maybe there's ultimately going to be some accountability for Brennan…" he said during an appearance on "Hannity," later adding, "I think it's getting serious here." BRENNAN, STRZOK, PAGE SUBPOENAED AS PART OF FEDERAL RUSSIAGATE PROBE: SOURCES Jordan, who referred Brennan to the Justice Department last October, tied the probe to a broader dispute over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, arguing key intelligence conclusions were improperly changed at Brennan's direction in late 2016. Jordan cited allegations that Brennan lied in his 2023 Judiciary Committee testimony by denying that the CIA used the Steele dossier in preparing the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) on Russian election interference and claiming the CIA opposed including the dossier. "God bless [then] attorney general [Pam Bondi] for initiating this conspiracy investigation down there and putting this unit together at the Justice Department to look into all of this," Jordan said at the time. "Now I think we're maybe hopefully finally going to get some accountability." Fox News' Alexandra Koch and Hanna Panreck contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8ef4d8d5dabda395deb4 Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country te 2026-04-15T13:13:24.148Z Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country A Chinese researcher was sentenced to more than four months in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the United States, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Youhuang Xiang, 32, a former Indiana University postdoctoral researcher and Chinese national, admitted to concealing E. coli DNA in a shipment from China that was falsely labeled as women’s underwear, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana. Prosecutors said the FBI also uncovered evidence that Xiang was a member of the Chinese Communist Party and had lied about that affiliation to immigration authorities. Authorities said the case raises concerns about public safety and the integrity of federally funded research. "Such conduct poses a very serious threat to public safety and to the health of our agricultural economy," U.S. Attorney Tom Wheeler said. ELITE US COLLEGES LINKED TO CHINESE SURVEILLANCE LABS DRIVING UYGHUR ‘GENOCIDE,’ STUDY WARNS Authorities said Xiang received the package at his Bloomington, Indiana, residence in March 2024 after it was shipped from a China-based company and mislabeled on the manifest to avoid detection. According to court documents, the FBI’s Indianapolis Division began investigating suspicious shipments from China to individuals affiliated with Indiana University in November 2025. Agents determined that Xiang had received a shipment from Guangzhou Sci-Tech Innovation Trading that was declared as "Underwear of Man-Made Fibers, Other Womens." Investigators found the shipment unusual, given the company’s focus on science and technology products. He was later stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in November 2025 upon his return from a research trip to the United Kingdom. Authorities said he initially denied knowledge of the shipment before admitting the contents had intentionally concealed samples of DNA of E. coli bacteria, according to court documents. E. coli is a bacteria that lives in the gut but can cause serious illness if harmful strains spread. LAWMAKERS DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER SUSPECTED BIOLAB DISCOVERED IN CHINESE NATIONAL'S LAS VEGAS HOME "Those who attempt to secretly bring biological materials into the United States are taking a serious risk with public safety," FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Timothy J. O’Malley said. A federal judge sentenced Xiang to more than four months in prison, along with a fine and supervised release, and ordered his removal from the United States following his sentence. "This Chinese Communist Party member exploited a federally funded research grant… to smuggle dangerous biological material into the United States," USDA Inspector General John Walk said. The case is part of a broader pattern of recent prosecutions involving foreign researchers accused of smuggling biological materials into the U.S. In November, federal prosecutors charged three Chinese nationals with conspiring to smuggle biological materials into the U.S. while working at the University of Michigan’s Shawn Xu Laboratory, alleging they made false statements to customs officials to bring in roundworm-related materials from China. Authorities said the suspects were participating in J-1 visa programs and allegedly received concealed shipments from a China-based researcher who had previously been convicted of similar offenses and removed from the U.S. In a separate case in February 2025, a Russian-born Harvard researcher was detained at Boston Logan International Airport for allegedly smuggling frog embryos into the country without proper permits. Authorities said the materials were discovered after the scientist initially denied carrying biological substances. She was later released from federal custody while the case proceeds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8eb4d8d5dabda395de89 Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup te 2026-04-15T13:12:20.439Z Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup Wayve's $1.2 billion Series D round, which was announced in February, keeps growing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8ea0d8d5dabda395de80 Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder te 2026-04-15T13:12:00.963Z Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder On Wednesday, Amazon announced the launch of its new Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, both now available for preorder.  Following the initial release of the first-generation Fire TV Stick HD two years ago, Amazon has created a new model that is its thinnest streaming device to date, t Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8e8dd8d5dabda395de77 This startup is betting tokenmaxxing will create the next compute giant te 2026-04-15T13:11:41.252Z This startup is betting tokenmaxxing will create the next compute giant Parasail raised $32 million in a Series A, signaling a fractured future of models and compute. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8e79d8d5dabda395de6e Gitar, a startup that uses agents to secure code, emerges from stealth with $9 million te 2026-04-15T13:11:21.705Z Gitar, a startup that uses agents to secure code, emerges from stealth with $9 million The company uses AI to review code that, more often than not these days, has also been generated by AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8e65d8d5dabda395de65 This energy startup’s bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off te 2026-04-15T13:11:01.549Z This energy startup’s bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off Ayr Energy is using a shortage of power conversion equipment to break open a decades-old market. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8e51d8d5dabda395de5c Adobe’s new Firefly AI assistant can use Creative Cloud apps to complete tasks te 2026-04-15T13:10:41.944Z Adobe’s new Firefly AI assistant can use Creative Cloud apps to complete tasks Adobe says the assistant can work across apps like Firefly, Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Express, Illustrator and its other apps to do tasks for you. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8e3ed8d5dabda395de53 Reid Hoffman weighs in on the ‘tokenmaxxing’ debate te 2026-04-15T13:10:22.383Z Reid Hoffman weighs in on the ‘tokenmaxxing’ debate Reid Hoffman says tracking AI token use can gauge adoption, but cautions it should be paired with context and not treated as a direct productivity metric. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8c66d8d5dabda395de2b Grand Avenue in Wittmann closed in both directions due to semi-truck crash te 2026-04-15T13:02:30.619Z Grand Avenue in Wittmann closed in both directions due to semi-truck crash If there are any injuries in the crash, they are unknown at this time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8c3ad8d5dabda395de03 FLASHBACK: Swalwell was dubbed Hunter Biden's 'biggest cheerleader' te 2026-04-15T13:01:46.217Z FLASHBACK: Swalwell was dubbed Hunter Biden's 'biggest cheerleader' As now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., continues to face a reckoning over multiple sexual assault allegations and past scandals, his praise of Hunter Biden and Hunter's wealthy Hollywood "sugar brother" lawyer, who donated tens of thousands of dollars to Swalwell's failed gubernatorial campaign, has resurfaced "Eric Swalwell is literally Hunter Biden's biggest cheerleader – from reserving the Senate Swamp to defending the Biden Crime Family's litany of illicit activities," a longtime GOP strategist told Fox News Digital. "Degenerates of a feather flock together. A campaign filing from earlier this year, amid Swalwell's gubernatorial run in California, revealed that Kevin Morris, who was dubbed Hunter's "sugar brother" for bankrolling his legal bills and lavish lifestyle, donated $29,900 to Swalwell's campaign in February. Swalwell, who reportedly helped orchestrate Hunter's surprise press conference outside the Capitol in December 2023 while he defied the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas to testify behind closed doors, was one of the loudest critics of the GOP investigations into Hunter during the Biden administration. Swalwell's support at the 2023 press conference by reserving the "Senate Swamp," a popular area near the Capitol that is often used for press conferences, raised questions at the time about whether the California congressman played a role in the then-first son's decision to deny a congressional subpoena from Republicans seeking to question him about his alleged crimes and other financial dealings. 5TH ACCUSER COMES FORWARD AGAINST REP ERIC SWALWELL AHEAD OF EXPECTED RESIGNATION "There is absolutely zero evidence Hunter or his father acted corruptly," Swalwell said at the time. "So I’m not going to sit quietly and let MAGA Republicans do Trump’s bidding in Congress." Morris, who previously maxed out donations totaling over $6,000 to Swalwell's House campaign in early 2023, was seen standing next to Swalwell during the viral December 2023 press conference later that year, which came the same day the then-first son's decided to deny a congressional subpoena from Republicans seeking to question him about his alleged crimes and other financial dealings.  Morris and Hunter Biden first met in 2019 at a campaign event for Biden's then-vice president father, and the pair eventually developed a burgeoning relationship at what Morris called one of "the lowest point[s]" in Hunter Biden's life. Morris ended up forking over so much cash, more than $6.5 million, that Politico reported about concerns he could not keep footing Hunter Biden's legal bill if the case went to trial, which it ultimately did not.  A person close to the Hollywood attorney told Politico that the reason Morris decided to help Hunter Biden is that he saw that no one else was going to step up and support him. Morris also reportedly helped pay for luxury housing for Hunter Biden, bought more than a dozen of the former president's son's amateur paintings and helped the young Biden pay his overdue tax bill. PELOSI DISTANCES HERSELF FROM ALLY SWALWELL AMID SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS In addition to their Hunter Biden connection, Morris and Swalwell also have ties to China that raised questions among critics.  In 2024, Morris confirmed to lawmakers that he still held a stake in a Chinese private equity firm that he took over from the president's son. Morris initially acquired the shares after purchasing Skaneateles LLC, a company that Hunter had previously owned, in the fall of 2021 as pressure mounted for Hunter to divest amid concerns about his stake in the China-based company.  Swalwell, meanwhile, has long-faced criticism over his ties to China after it was uncovered that he was allegedly the target of a Chinese spy influence operation during his early days as an elected official. The incident led to Swalwell getting booted off the powerful House Intelligence Committee several years later when the allegations became public. Swalwell has faced major blowback from at least one of his financial backers amid multiple bombshell reports detailing sexual assault allegations against him. Billionaire founder of Diamond Resorts, Stephen Cloobeck, who has donated to Swalwell’s primary and general campaigns, contributing $23,400 from 2017 to 2023, slammed Swalwell. "Eric who?" he responded when asked if he still was remaining friends with Swalwell. "Is that clear? Don't bust the trust. You bust the trust, okay, you don't exist in my life." Cloobeck said the incident has made him distrust Democrats, leading him to leave the party. In addition to campaign donations, Cloobeck also gave the Democratic congressman gifts, including a $39,900 flight to Nice, France, according to congressional disclosures.  "These accusations are false, fabricated, and deeply offensive — a calculated and transparent political hit job designed to destroy the reputation of a man who has spent twenty years in public service," Sara Azari, Swalwell's attorney, wrote on social media Tuesday. "The timing, nature and coordinated rollout of these vile and heinous allegations speak for themselves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8c26d8d5dabda395ddf6 Gavin Newsom sets August 2026 special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant congressional seat te 2026-04-15T13:01:26.380Z Gavin Newsom sets August 2026 special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacant congressional seat California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation on Tuesday setting Aug. 18 as the date for a special election to fill the congressional seat vacated by Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Tuesday. "I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim and order that a special election shall be held on the 18th day of August 2026, within the 14th Congressional District of the State, to fill the vacancy in the office of the U.S. House of Representatives from said district resulting from the resignation of Representative Eric Swalwell," the proclamation declares. Members from both sides of the political aisle had called for Swalwell to resign or else face expulsion due to accusations against him of sexual misconduct and rape. SWALWELL OUT AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS AFTER 13 YEARS IN CONGRESS The Democrat, who had been running in the Golden State's gubernatorial race, announced Sunday night that he was suspending his campaign. On Monday, he announced that he planned to resign from Congress. SWALWELL ACCUSERS DETAIL EXPERIENCES WITH LAWMAKER AFTER HE ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS Swalwell's resignation letter was read in the House on Tuesday. "I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegations made against me," Swalwell's letter read, in part. FORMER SWALWELL ALLY SAYS LONGTIME FRIENDSHIP WITH HIM 'CLOUDED MY JUDGEMENT' AS RUMORS SWIRLED IN DC The resignation came after he served in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than a decade, having taken office in 2013. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8c12d8d5dabda395dded NHL coach rips players after stunning late-season collapse extends playoff drought: 'They don’t care' te 2026-04-15T13:01:06.889Z NHL coach rips players after stunning late-season collapse extends playoff drought: 'They don’t care' The Columbus Blue Jackets have missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year thanks to a stunning late-season collapse that concluded with a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.  The organization went from second in the Metropolitan Division last month to being eliminated in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. Head coach Rick Bowness, who came out of retirement to take over the job in January, didn’t hold back on his team when speaking to reporters on Tuesday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "All you gotta do is look at the stat sheet: Three hits, 23 giveaways. I don't know if I'm back, but if I'm back, I'm changing this culture," he said bluntly. "These guys – they don't care. Losing is not important enough to them. It doesn't bother them. How can you go out and play like that?"  "I should have done this about a month ago, but this is why we are where we are. This is why we're out of the playoffs. That kind of effort. You have to hate losing. I don't care if it's a meaningless game. I don't care. Show up and compete." Bowness replaced Dean Evason on Jan. 12 as the Blue Jackets sat in last place in the Eastern Conference. But he quickly changed things around, and Columbus went 18-2-4 in his first 24 games.  AVALANCHE COACH TAKES PUCK TO THE FACE, WILL MISS FINAL REGULAR-SEASON GAMES The Blue Jackets found themselves in a playoff spot, but as quickly as things had changed for the better, they went 3-9-1 down the stretch to miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season. "Some of those guys are so lucky the season's over and there's no practice tomorrow," Bowness said, later adding, "Inexcusable. If they're not embarrassed by not only tonight – by that – they're on the wrong team."  "If I'm back, we're changing this freaking culture."  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/69df8bfed8d5dabda395dde4 Russia's Lavrov says Iran has 'inalienable' right to enrich uranium, openly defying Trump's demands te 2026-04-15T13:00:46.905Z Russia's Lavrov says Iran has 'inalienable' right to enrich uranium, openly defying Trump's demands Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said that Iran has an "inalienable" right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes during a state visit to China on Wednesday, according to the Times of Israel. "The right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes is an inalienable right of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Lavrov said during a Tuesday press conference following a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to the Times of Israel. Access to said uranium has been a hard line for U.S. President Donald Trump in ongoing peace negotiations with Iran. "There will be no enrichment of Uranium," Trump wrote in an April 8 post on Truth Social, adding that the U.S. would be working with Iran to dig up all remaining nuclear materials in the country to ensure the Islamic Republic would not have access to any uranium. STOP CALLING THIS BRINKMANSHIP. TRUMP'S HORMUZ MOVE IS THE REAL PRESSURE Vice President JD Vance, who led the U.S. delegation during Saturday negotiations with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, doubled down on that red line. "The enriched uranium that the Iranians currently possess, we have said that we want that to come our of their country, and we would like to take possession of it," Vance told Fox News' Brett Baier on Monday. "The president doesn't want to leave the next president or the president after that to be worrying about this program so we would like to get that material out of the country completely so that the United States has control over it. PAKISTANI GENERAL SAYS IRAN DIPLOMACY STILL ALIVE, DESPITE US BLOCKADE, FAILED TALKS Despite the U.S. hard line, Russia's top diplomat appeared to openly defy the U.S. demand, speaking in strong terms against what he viewed as American global control. "Neither China nor Russia, nor the majority of countries throughout the world, can accept this approach," Lavrov said in remarks posted to a Russian state website. The peace talks in Iran stalled, according to Vance, because of their refusal to completely give up their nuclear program. Nuclear experts praised the decision. "The U.S. team was wise to walk away once it became clear the Iranians would not agree to Washington’s core nuclear demands. Tehran maintaining enriched uranium stocks and uranium enrichment capabilities provides it with a pathway to nuclear weapons, plain and simple," Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ nonproliferation program, told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital contacted the U.S. State Department and the Russian Foreign Ministry for comment but did not hear back immediately. Fox News Digital's Benjamin Weinthal contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df898dd8d5dabda395dd4d HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal te 2026-04-15T12:50:21.160Z HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8725d8d5dabda395db73 Federal judge hands Biden's home state a loss in battle of ICE access to labor data te 2026-04-15T12:40:05.168Z Federal judge hands Biden's home state a loss in battle of ICE access to labor data A federal judge ordered Delaware officials to turn over confidential employer and employee data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), delivering a legal defeat to former President Joe Biden’s home state in a dispute over immigration enforcement. U.S. District Judge Colm Connolly ruled that the Delaware Department of Labor (DDOL) must comply with a federal subpoena seeking wage reports and employee records from 15 businesses as part of an investigation into the suspected hiring of undocumented workers. Delaware officials argued they could refuse the request and warned that compliance would harm worker reporting and state programs, but Connolly rejected that position. "This is a political argument; not a legal one," Connolly wrote. "This Court is not the proper ‘forum in which to air [DDOL's] generalized grievances about the conduct of government.’ It would be wholly inappropriate for me to consider this line of argument, and I decline to do so." DOJ SUES NEW JERSEY OVER EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING ICE COOPERATION, EXPANDING SANCTUARY STATUS The records include employees’ names, Social Security numbers and wages reported to the state as part of its unemployment insurance system. Federal investigators said the records will help identify potentially fraudulent Social Security numbers, compare reported employees to workers observed on-site and detect off-the-books labor. Connolly, a Trump-appointed judge, wrote that the subpoena was lawful, relevant to a legitimate investigation and not overly burdensome for the state to fulfill. The subpoena seeks 30 records covering two quarters for the 15 businesses, which the judge said would not be burdensome for the state to produce. He also dismissed Delaware’s argument that sharing the data would harm its unemployment insurance system, calling the claim unsupported. "I am neither willing nor able to adopt DDOL’s cynical view of the State’s employers," Connolly wrote. FEDERAL JUDGE WHO ORDERED NO WARRANTLESS ICE ARRESTS IN COLORADO ASSERTS DOJ NOT COMPLYING The ruling marks a setback for Delaware in its battle over ICE’s access to state labor data, as the federal government moves to expand immigration enforcement. The court said Delaware officials ignored the subpoena and failed to respond even after a follow-up warning from federal prosecutors. Delaware’s newly appointed U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wallace said the ruling reinforces that federal law applies broadly. "We are gratified that the court recognized the simple truth at the core of this case: federal law applies to everyone, whether they are a state or private entity, and whether they agree or disagree with the federal government’s policy priorities," Wallace told the Delaware News Journal. The dispute escalated after Delaware ignored multiple ICE subpoenas in early 2025, prompting the federal government to sue for enforcement. State officials have not said whether they plan to appeal. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Delaware Department of Labor, the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware and DHS and ICE for comment. Read the ruling below. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8271d8d5dabda395da5b Fathom adds a bot-less meeting mode in a bid to take on Granola te 2026-04-15T12:20:01.703Z Fathom adds a bot-less meeting mode in a bid to take on Granola Fathom will allow you to choose between video, audio-only, and transcription modes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80d0d8d5dabda395da4d Wonders of the West: Desert Wonder experience includes history, sights of western Grand Canyon te 2026-04-15T12:13:04.426Z Wonders of the West: Desert Wonder experience includes history, sights of western Grand Canyon From a chasm carved by millions of years of natural forces to a 21st century engineering marvel, one of Desert Wonder Adventures’ premium experiences takes travelers on an extensive journey through the western Grand Canyon region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80cfd8d5dabda395da44 Grand Canyon Western Ranch Desert Wonder Adventures te 2026-04-15T12:13:03.890Z Grand Canyon Western Ranch Desert Wonder Adventures Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80cfd8d5dabda395da3b Guano Point Grand Canyon West Ant Hill Desert Wonder Adventures te 2026-04-15T12:13:03.108Z Guano Point Grand Canyon West Ant Hill Desert Wonder Adventures Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80ced8d5dabda395da32 Grand Canyon West Skywalk Desert Wonder Adventures te 2026-04-15T12:13:02.177Z Grand Canyon West Skywalk Desert Wonder Adventures Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80cdd8d5dabda395da29 Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 te 2026-04-15T12:13:01.300Z Arizona lottery results for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Powerball - April 13 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80ccd8d5dabda395da20 NAU ROUNDUP: Women's tennis secures No. 2 seed with home finale win te 2026-04-15T12:13:00.776Z NAU ROUNDUP: Women's tennis secures No. 2 seed with home finale win A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80ccd8d5dabda395da17 NAU women's tennis te 2026-04-15T12:13:00.221Z NAU women's tennis Patrycja Niewiadomska (center) stands in between her teammates to celebrate her senior day before a match against the Idaho Vandals on Saturday at the NAU Tennis Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80cbd8d5dabda395da0e Our View: A public safety fix shows how long Arizona waited te 2026-04-15T12:12:59.681Z Our View: A public safety fix shows how long Arizona waited Arizona fixed a dangerous gap—but only for now Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80b9d8d5dabda395da05 Kathryn Hammond: Protect Education Act te 2026-04-15T12:12:41.345Z Kathryn Hammond: Protect Education Act Editor: Be aware that there are two petitions circulating regarding the ESA vouchers. A competing FAKE petition has been circulated by a group called “Fortify AZ.” This proposal has no income cap and is designed to confuse voters. These are… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df80b8d8d5dabda395d9fc Today's poll: Should Arizona require yearly public updates on how it is handling dangerous defendants who cannot stand trial? te 2026-04-15T12:12:40.641Z Today's poll: Should Arizona require yearly public updates on how it is handling dangerous defendants who cannot stand trial? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8093d8d5dabda395d9cb 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered with treasures still clustered where it sank te 2026-04-15T12:12:03.065Z 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck discovered with treasures still clustered where it sank Archaeologists recently found well-preserved ancient treasures at the bottom of a Swiss lake — and the treasures remain close to where the ship sank. The shipwreck was found in Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, some 75 miles southwest of Zurich, by a team of Swiss archaeologists, according to news agency Jam Press. A team of excavators from the Cantonal Archaeology Office of Neuchâtel (OARC), the Octopus Foundation and the Archaeological Service of the State of Fribourg conducted the search in March 2025, though officials didn't announce the finds until last month. WINTER STORMS REVEAL POSSIBLE 17TH-CENTURY SHIPWRECK TIED TO ARMED CARIBBEAN VOYAGES The cargo, which dates to between 20 and 50 A.D., was once part of a Roman merchant vessel traveling on Lake Neuchâtel. The treasure includes hundreds of finely crafted dishes, bowls, cups and plates that were produced across the Swiss Plateau, the central lowland region between the Jura Mountains and the Alps. In antiquity, the area was known as the Roman province of Helvetia. Pictures from the dive show archaeologists surrounded by ceramic plates, dishes and other debris on the lakebed. Archaeologists also uncovered amphorae once used to transport olive oil from Hispania, now modern-day Spain. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The objects were grouped close together — indicating that they remained close to where the ship sank. Archaeologists also found everyday items used by the crew, including tools, harnesses and parts of wagons. The wheels, strikingly well-preserved after 2,000 years underwater, are believed to be the only Roman examples of their kind ever found in Switzerland. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The team also uncovered a sword at the underwater site, which suggests a military escort may have been aboard the ship. Officials caution that the artifacts are fragile and vulnerable to damage. In a statement, OARC said the precious artifacts are exposed to lake bed erosion, as well as "the anchoring of pleasure boats … and, above all, acts of vandalism and looting." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES In the meantime, they've removed the most vulnerable items from the site as a precaution. Officials said the discovery is unlike anything previously found in the region. "The richness and diversity of this collection of goods, in an excellent state of preservation, make this discovery exceptional, unique in Switzerland and in the inland waters north of the Alps," the statement said. Researchers are now conserving and studying the artifacts before going on display at the nearby Laténium Archaeology Park and Museum, Switzerland's largest archaeological museum. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df807ed8d5dabda395d9b7 Family's spring break hike turns into life-or-death rescue after parent falls 70 feet off Utah cliff te 2026-04-15T12:11:42.543Z Family's spring break hike turns into life-or-death rescue after parent falls 70 feet off Utah cliff A family’s spring break adventure in Utah’s rugged backcountry turned into a life-or-death rescue after a parent plunged roughly 70 feet off a cliff, leaving first responders scrambling to reach the critically injured victim in treacherous terrain. The accident happened Friday in the Pritchett Canyon area of Moab after a family of four parked their off-road vehicles and set out on a hike to view nearby rock arches, the Grand County Sheriff's Search and Rescue said. The family split up during the hike when one parent and child began walking faster than the other parent and child. At some point, the adult who was trailing behind got too close to the edge and fell, rescuers said. "No one else in the group saw the fall, but one of the kids heard the screaming and rushed down the hiking route to alert the other parent that something had happened," the sheriff’s search and rescue said. HIKER DIES NEAR SUMMIT OF NEW YORK'S TALLEST PEAK AFTER SLIPPING OFF TRAIL The other adult was able to call for help via their iPhone’s satellite function and sent a text to 911. A rescue helicopter responded and was able to land about 150 yards from the injured hiker in about five minutes, rescuers said. Officials said it would prove to be a "difficult rescue" as the hiker was "lodged in a sloping sandstone gully." "The estimated distance of the fall was 70-80 feet followed by a 50-foot bouncing tumble, all on slickrock," rescuers said. "Many hands would be needed for this rescue." HIDDEN HAZARD AT POPULAR NATIONAL PARK SPARKS URGENT SAFETY WARNING FOR SPRING BREAKERS The hiker had a "badly broken body," with their injuries being described as "open fractures and possible internal injuries," rescuers said. The hiker had to be put in a rescue litter to be moved. The team carried out the technical rescue operation using ropes, webbing, carabiners, anchoring bolts and descent devices. The entire operation lasted three hours. The hiker was airlifted in critical condition to a hospital. Their current condition is unclear. "As for the reason for the rescue, no one saw the patient fall," the sheriff’s search and rescue team said. "The cliff edges in many places around Moab are deceptive. They slope gently from the top at first and quickly progress to vertical. It is not known what led up to the accident or what/if anything could have prevented it." Rescuers urged hikers to take care when exploring the wilderness in the Moab area. "The ubiquitous advice to 'Be Careful' is sound and sometimes bad things happen to good people," the rescue team said, adding that it "wishes the family the best of luck moving forward." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df806ad8d5dabda395d9a5 EXCLUSIVE: Indiana school counselor fired for speaking out on gender identity policy settles lawsuit for $200K te 2026-04-15T12:11:22.856Z EXCLUSIVE: Indiana school counselor fired for speaking out on gender identity policy settles lawsuit for $200K FIRST ON FOX— An Indiana school counselor who was fired for speaking about her institution's gender identity policy has settled a lawsuit for $200,000.  "I am thrilled to see this case settled, but most of all I am grateful that Indiana law now requires the South Madison Community School Corporation to notify parents about a child’s request to change his or her name or pronouns," Kathy McCord said in a statement to Fox News Digital.  McCord, who worked for 37 years in the education field, filed a lawsuit in 2023 after she was fired for speaking to the media about the central Indiana district's transgender support plan. "Because of that, South Madison can no longer force other educators to lie and keep secrets about children from their own parents," McCord said. "When I spoke out on my own time in my personal capacity, I did so because I understood how important it is for parents to be involved in all matters of their child’s life—especially when their child is struggling. I loved and cared for students for over 37 years. Despite decades of success as a teacher and school counselor, I was fired after simply expressing my beliefs on an important topic, which were different than the school district’s. No public-school employee should be fired for expressing her personal beliefs or be forced to lie to students or parents." PARENTS, NOT BUREAUCRATS, RAISE AMERICA’S CHILDREN AND THE SUPREME COURT AGREES In August 2021, the South Madison Community School Corporation enacted a gender identity policy that made counselors and others use names and pronouns for students that do not correspond with their sex, without requiring parental notification or consent, according to Alliance Defending Freedom, and, in some instances, even required employees to hide these new names and pronouns from parents. ADF alleged that the policy did not require parental consent, or even parental notification, to change a student’s name and pronouns.  On a form, students who questioned their gender identity could mark if parents knew or supported their gender identity status. However, the school board had reportedly stated during a board meeting that the district's gender support plan was not kept from parents and that parents could procure copies. NATION’S SECOND-LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT TARGETED BY TRUMP OVER SECRETIVE TRANS POLICY Vincent Wagner, senior counsel at ADF, told Fox News Digital that he hopes the case settlement, which was made final between the two parties on March 25 and filed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on Tuesday, will encourage others to use their constitutional rights.  "Our client, Kathy McCord, was fired after expressing her personal beliefs—speaking on her own time in her personal capacity out of concern for her students—based on her unwillingness to lie to parents," Wagner said. "Kathy knows what should be obvious to everyone: When a student struggles with gender, sexuality, or any other important issue, parents should be included so they can make the best decision for their child. Schools should actively partner with parents, not cut them out. Lying to and hiding information from parents violates their constitutional rights. And it can send struggling children down a one-way path to irreversible harm." Wagner added, "We are excited to settle this case and hope this settlement encourages public schools around the country to put an end to unconstitutional policies that violate educators’ and parents’ rights." FAUCI, WEINGARTEN TRY TO REWRITE HISTORY ON DISASTROUS COVID-19 LOCKDOWNS: 'SHOW ME A SCHOOL THAT I SHUT DOWN' In a statement to Fox News Digital, the South Madison Community School Corporation said that SMCSC "has concluded the lawsuit filed by former employee Kathy McCord. In August 2025, the Court ruled in favor of SMCSC on the majority of Ms. McCord’s claims, including a finding that the District did not violate her First Amendment rights." SMCSC added that, "While the District feels confident it would have prevailed on the only remaining claims if they had proceeded to trial, the parties have now reached a settlement. SMCSC chose to settle to avoid the significant time, expense, and disruption of continued litigation and to allow the District to remain focused on serving students. SMCSC has not admitted any wrongdoing, and the Court made no findings of liability against the District. SMCSC remains focused on its mission of supporting students, staff, and the entire school community. The district appreciates the continued support of its families and community members." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df8057d8d5dabda395d99c Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens te 2026-04-15T12:11:03.399Z Roblox adds age-based accounts for kids and teens If your child plays Roblox, they are part of a massive global audience. Roblox has reported more than 144 million daily active users, with a large share made up of kids and teens who log in to play games, create content and connect with friends. That reach is exactly why a new change rolling out in early June matters. Roblox is introducing two new account types designed to better match what kids play and who they can talk to based on age. The shift centers on structure. Instead of one shared experience with layered controls, Roblox is building separate environments for different age groups. As a result, content, chat and parental controls will adjust automatically as a child grows. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report OPENAI TIGHTENS AI RULES FOR TEENS BUT CONCERNS REMAIN Roblox is dividing younger users into two groups, each with its own rules and experience. This is the most restricted environment. It is designed for younger children who need tighter guardrails. The idea here is simple. Kids see a limited version of Roblox that removes riskier content and disables communication. AUSTRALIA REMOVES 4.7M KIDS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS IN FIRST MONTH OF HISTORIC BAN This group gets more flexibility, but still within limits. At this stage, Roblox assumes users can handle a broader range of experiences, but still keeps filters in place. Not every game makes the cut. Roblox is adding a continuous evaluation system that runs behind the scenes. Here's how it works: Creators must verify their identity, enable two-step security and maintain a Roblox Plus subscription. Older users, age 16 and up, effectively test new games first. Roblox studies how they interact and reviews reports before exposing those games to younger players. Games receive maturity ratings such as Minimal, Mild or Moderate. Certain categories, like social hangouts or free-form drawing, are excluded by default for younger users. This layered approach combines AI moderation, human review and real-world gameplay signals. Roblox is expanding the same age-check system it introduced earlier this year for chat. If a user does not complete an age check, they face stricter limits. They can only access lower-rated games and cannot use chat. Once verified, the system automatically moves them into the correct account type. There is no need to manually switch settings over time. This automatic progression is designed to simplify things for families while keeping protections in place at each stage. Roblox is also expanding what parents can do. These tools give parents more direct control instead of relying only on broad content filters. Later this year, Roblox plans to align with the International Age Rating Coalition framework. That includes familiar systems like ESRB in the U.S. and PEGI in Europe. The goal is to make ratings clearer and more consistent across regions.  This update changes how Roblox works at a fundamental level. Instead of asking parents to constantly adjust settings, the platform builds age-appropriate experiences from the start. It also reflects a broader shift in tech. Platforms are under pressure to design safety into the product, not tack it on later. As Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely, an organization focused on helping families navigate digital safety, put it: "By combining age assurance, stronger creator accountability, and parental controls, Roblox is helping set a higher standard for how platforms can better protect younger users while preserving positive online experiences." Think your devices and data are truly protected? Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand. From passwords to Wi-Fi settings, you’ll get a personalized breakdown of what you’re doing right and what needs improvement. Take my Quiz here: Cyberguy.com. Roblox is not removing risk entirely. No platform can. What it is doing is tightening the structure around how kids interact with content and other players. For parents, this could make things simpler. For kids, the experience will feel more tailored to where they are in life. The bigger question is whether this becomes the norm across gaming and social platforms. If platforms start shaping experiences based on age by default, does that improve safety or limit how kids explore and learn online? 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/69df8043d8d5dabda395d993 Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices in Los Angeles over more than $600M in suspected fraud te 2026-04-15T12:10:43.944Z Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices in Los Angeles over more than $600M in suspected fraud FIRST ON FOX: The anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance has suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies suspected of fraud in Los Angeles, with a total fraud estimate of more than $600 million. The number of suspensions is a roughly 539% increase from the 70 reported by Fox News Digital at the beginning of April.  "Where there is fraud, the task force will find it," a spokesperson for Vance told Fox News Digital. "We will not stop until every hard-earned taxpayer dollar goes toward the honest Americans who deserve them." A White House official doubled down on Vance and the task force’s commitment to rooting out fraud, and sent a stark warning to those suspected of fraudulent activity. VANCE TAPPED AS ‘FRAUD CZAR’ AS TRUMP TARGETS BLUE STATES OVER TAXPAYER THEFT "To all fraudsters: good luck trying to hide from the Vice President's task force," the White House official told Fox News Digital. "[The anti-fraud task force is] reviewing and pursuing every possible lead. These suspension numbers, and the dollar values saved, are only going to increase." The rising numbers add to the $259.5 million in Medicaid funds to Minnesota that Vance and CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced plans to block in February.  The move followed Gov. Tim Walz’s January decision not to seek a third term, made amid growing scrutiny of fraud in state programs. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FACES SCRUTINY AFTER ALLEGED WIDESPREAD HOSPICE FRAUD EXPOSED The dramatic increase in suspected fraud and the more than half-billion in potential fraudulent activity is revealed by the anti-fraud task force as Democratic legislators in California are advancing a bill that would impose steep fines and potentially criminal charges for exposing information about immigrant service workers. Nick Shirley, an independent journalist who is known for exposing the Quality "Learing" Center and various other fraudulent healthcare centers largely owned and operated by Somali immigrants in Minnesota, lashed out at the bill, as he has recently set his sights on exposing fraud in California.  "California is trying to pass a bill that would criminalize investigative journalism with misdemeanors, $10,000 fines, imprisonment, and content takedown," Shirley posted to X. "The proposed bill is titled AB 2624 and was made after I exposed mass fraud by immigrant groups in America." CALIFORNIA FRAUD CONCERNS RAMP UP AS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MASSIVE SCHEME USING TAXPAYERS AS HIS 'PIGGY BANK' "Under AB 2624, government-funded entities like the Somali ‘Learing’ Daycare centers would be protected from being exposed if they operated inside California," Shirley added. "The enemy truly is within. When our politicians would rather protect fraudsters and illegal migrants, it’s time for us to stand up or face mass oppression from the traitors who ‘rule’ over us." The bill has already passed through one committee in the California assembly in an 11-2 vote.  AB 2624 was introduced by Democratic assemblywoman Mia Bonta, who is the wife of California Attorney General Rob Bonta. ‘WE'RE COMING AFTER YOU': DR. OZ REVOKES MEDICARE ACCESS FOR LA DOCTOR TIED TO $71M HOSPICE BILLING The bill’s official title states it is intended for the "privacy for immigration support services providers," though GOP critics have dubbed the legislation the "Nick Shirley Act" after Shirley’s engagement with suspected fraud in California.  "This bill expands the Secretary of State’s Safe at Home program to allow designated immigration support services providers, employees, and volunteers who have experienced harm or threats of violence because of their work with immigrants to register allowing them to keep their addresses out of public records," the California Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection committee hearing synopsis describes the legislation. DOCTOR DENIES KNOWING ABOUT RAMPANT LA-AREA MEDICARE FRAUD USING HIS PROVIDER NUMBER The California Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection is chaired by Assemblywoman Bonta. Bonta has argued that "doxxing" businesses "isn’t journalism" and told KSBW8 that "this is a time when we absolutely need to make sure that people are able to be protected as they seek to do the good work to protect our immigrant communities." Republican California Assemblyman Carl DeMaio blasted the bill, saying it attempts to "intimidate" journalists. CALIFORNIA BUILDING WITH DOZENS OF HEALTH CARE, HOSPICE PROVIDERS RAISES EYEBROWS AMID FRAUD SPECULATION "California Democrats are trying to intimidate citizen watchdog journalists and protect waste and fraud happening in far-Left-wing NGOs," DeMaio said in a statement. "AB 2624 can only be described as the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ — a bill designed to silence citizen journalists exposing fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars." "Instead of fixing the fraud problems being uncovered, Sacramento politicians are trying to shut down the people exposing them," DeMaio added. "AB 2624 would allow activists and taxpayer-funded organizations to demand the removal of video evidence — even if it captures misconduct in plain view — and threatens journalists with massive financial penalties." Fox News Digital reached out to both Mia and Rob Bonta, Shirley and DeMaio, but did not receive responses in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df7ba8d8d5dabda395d8b0 Spanberger signs gun bills, makes a proposed gun ban even harsher te 2026-04-15T11:51:04.016Z Spanberger signs gun bills, makes a proposed gun ban even harsher Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a series of gun-control bills Tuesday, toughening a proposed assault-firearms ban before sending it back to lawmakers, which drew immediate backlash from Republicans and is likely to draw a constitutional objection from the Justice Department. The Democrat governor’s changes to House Bill 217/Senate Bill 749 remove the word "fixed" from part of the bill’s definition of an assault firearm, which could sharply expand the range of semi-automatic rifles and pistols swept into the ban, Republicans say. "If there was any doubt that Gov. Spanberger was coming for our firearms, this substitute removes it," House of Delegates Minority Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, told News WCYB 5 in a statement. "Not only does it keep in place the de facto ban on some of the most common firearms in Virginia, it goes further and appears to create a ban on any firearm that can accept a magazine of more than 15 rounds. "That includes the vast majority of firearms in Virginia that are in common use for legal purposes." ATLANTA TEEN ARRESTED FOR MURDER AFTER FATAL SHOOTING OF 12-YEAR-OLD INSIDE HOME The U.S. Department of Justice warned in a letter released Friday that the measure raises constitutional concerns and threatened legal action if the state enforces a ban that infringes on protected firearms. "This letter provides formal notice that the Civil Rights Division will commence litigation in the event the Commonwealth of Virginia enacts certain bills that unconstitutionally limit law-abiding Americans’ individual right to bear arms," Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon wrote in the letter to Virginia Democrat Attorney General Jay Jones before Spanberger's moves Tuesday. "Specifically, SB 749, as written, would require Virginia law enforcement agencies to engage in a practice of unconstitutionally restricting the making, buying, or selling of AR-15s and many other semi-automatic firearms in common use. "The Second Amendment protects the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and use AR-15 style semiautomatic rifles for lawful purposes," she added, citing the unanimous Supreme Court opinion that the AR-15 is "both widely legal and bought by many ordinary consumers." Dhillon said her division "will seek to enjoin any attempt to infringe the right of law-abiding Virginians to acquire constitutional protected arms[.]" "@SpanbergerForVA is on notice: 2A rights SHALL NOT BE infringed," Dhillon wrote Friday on X. "We are closely watching—in the event any unlawful legislation is enacted, we will sue. @CivilRights will protect the 2A rights of law-abiding citizens in Virginia. DESANTIS URGES FLORIDA LAWMAKERS TO BAN COUSIN MARRIAGES, LINKS PRACTICE TO 'STEALTH JIHAD' Undaunted, Spanberger moved forward framing the law as a public-safety push, saying the state is trying to balance Second Amendment rights with efforts to reduce gun violence. "I grew up in a family where responsible gun ownership was expected, and I carried a firearm every day as a former federal agent," she wrote in a statement. "I support the Second Amendment. But gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in America, and that should motivate all of us to ask ourselves what we can do to mitigate this harm. "This is why I’ve made amendments to provide clarity for both responsible gun owners and law enforcement, making clear what these changes mean in practice — as Virginians safely purchase and store their firearms," she continued. "These commonsense steps will help keep our families, our communities, and our law enforcement officers safe." GUNS AND GANJA: SUPREME COURT SKEPTICAL OF FEDERAL LAW BANNING FIREARM POSSESSION FOR REGULAR MARIJUANA USERS The bill would ban the future sale, transfer, manufacture and importation of covered firearms and magazines over 15 rounds, while exempting firearms legally owned before July 1, 2026. It would create a Class 1 misdemeanor for violations and impose limits on how grandfathered firearms could later be transferred or sold. The legislation now heads back to the General Assembly, which must decide whether to accept Spanberger’s amendments. DESANTIS CALLS FOR IMPEACHMENT OF JUDGE FOR RELEASING SEX OFFENDER WHO THEN ALLEGEDLY KILLED STEPDAUGHTER Spanberger also signed several other gun-related bills without changes, including House Bill 21, which requires firearm manufacturers, dealers and distributors to adopt "reasonable controls" aimed at preventing illegal sales and misuse. The law also opens the door for civil action by the attorney general, local governments and private individuals if a firearm industry member’s actions or omissions are alleged to have contributed to public harm. She also signed House Bill 110, which bars leaving a firearm in plain view inside an unattended vehicle, and House Bill 40, which bans the manufacture, sale, transfer and possession of unserialized homemade firearms, commonly known as ghost guns. "In all, the General Assembly has forwarded to you over 20 bills that restrict Second Amendment rights," Dhillon's warning to Jones concluded. "I urge you to reconsider allowing any bill that would infringe on the lawful use of protected firearms by law-abiding citizens to become law. "In an effort to avoid unnecessary litigation, the Second Amendment Section stands ready to meet and confer with attorneys in the Virginia Attorney General Office. "The Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens shall not be infringed." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df7b94d8d5dabda395d8a7 US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers trying to leave Iran during Trump's blockade te 2026-04-15T11:50:44.461Z US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers trying to leave Iran during Trump's blockade A U.S. destroyer interdicted two oil tankers that were trying to leave Iran on Tuesday, a U.S. official said, as part of the Trump administration’s blockade on Iranian ports.  The official told Reuters that the ships left Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman before being contacted by the U.S. warship through radio communication. The official added that the tankers were among the six vessels that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday obeyed orders from American forces to turn around and head back to an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman.  "More than 10,000 U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Airmen along with over a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft are executing the mission to blockade ships entering and departing Iranian ports," CENTCOM said. "During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the U.S. blockade and 6 merchant vessels complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman."  "The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman," it added. "U.S. forces are supporting freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports." TRUMP BLASTS CLOSE ALLY MELONI, SAYS SHE'S FAILING US ON IRAN The Pentagon did not immediately respond Wednesday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital regarding the reported interdiction of the oil tankers.  "U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are among the assets executing a blockade mission impacting Iranian ports. The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran," CENTCOM said Tuesday. "A typical destroyer has a crew of more than 300 Sailors that are highly trained in conducting offensive and defensive maritime operations."  PRESIDENT TRUMP'S NEGOTIATING TEAM PRAISED BY NUCLEAR EXPERTS FOR WALKING AWAY FROM PAKISTAN TALKS CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper added in a statement that "a blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented as U.S. forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East."  Cooper said an estimated 90% of Iran’s economy is supported by international trade by sea.  "In less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented, U.S. forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea," he also said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df796ad8d5dabda395d861 'We've run out of money': Arizona DPS can't hire troopers or pay overtime, union president says te 2026-04-15T11:41:30.857Z 'We've run out of money': Arizona DPS can't hire troopers or pay overtime, union president says Arizona State Troopers Association President said the department needs $4.75 million, but some lawmakers are putting politics over public safety. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df793ed8d5dabda395d832 FIFA to implement tailgating ban at several major US World Cup venues: reports te 2026-04-15T11:40:46.822Z FIFA to implement tailgating ban at several major US World Cup venues: reports In just over two months, soccer fans will descend on stadiums across North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But those thousands of fans won’t get to take part in a long-running pregame tradition — at least at the venues located in the U.S. FIFA is set to ban pregame tailgating at U.S. stadiums during the tournament, according to multiple reports Tuesday. NFL venues such as Arrowhead Stadium, Gillette Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field, among others, were listed as host sites where fans will not be allowed to tailgate this summer. It was not immediately clear what led to the decision or why it is being introduced. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The governing body and tournament organizer may be aiming to prevent crowd-control issues similar to those that surfaced when Copa América was held in Miami. Large gatherings outside stadium entry gates fueled logistical hurdles. Tailgating has long been synonymous with American sports culture, giving fans a budget-friendly way to enjoy the game-day atmosphere. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PRICES HIT ABSURD LEVELS FOR WORLD CUP GAMES: REPORT But with that option gone, fans may encounter a very different pregame scene this summer. While FIFA will oversee venues during the tournament, the atmosphere outside them could ultimately prove more challenging to manage. The move to outlaw tailgating comes as several host cities adjust transportation plans to ease traffic flow around World Cup venues. Fans attending matches at MetLife Stadium in the New York area will not be able to park in the stadium’s usual gameday lots. Public transportation is expected to be the primary alternative, though travelers may face higher fares to cross state lines. New Jersey Transit could charge more than $100 for round-trip service to MetLife Stadium during games, The Athletic reported. On a typical day, the 18-mile commute commands a fare of less than $13. 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/69df76e3d8d5dabda395d7c6 Former Chargers second-round pick Nasir Adderley signs with Colts three years after retiring at 25 te 2026-04-15T11:30:43.407Z Former Chargers second-round pick Nasir Adderley signs with Colts three years after retiring at 25 Nasir Adderley, a former second-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers, shocked the NFL when he announced he would be retiring from the game at just 25 years old. Three years later, Adderley is shocking the football world again by announcing a comeback after signing with the Indianapolis Colts. Adderley, now 28, signed a deal with the Colts to compete for a spot among their secondary, the team announced on Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "After a period of self reflection, I have decided it’s time for me to walk away from the game of football," Adderley wrote in an Instagram post in March 2023. At the time, Adderley said health was a factor in his decision. "Over the past couple of years I have denied this realization, but I’m finally going to put myself first for once. My health is above anything and everyone around me knows that." But Adderley said in February that he intended on trying a comeback to the league. Now, he has his shot in Indianapolis. COLTS SHELL OUT HISTORIC FREE AGENT DEAL TO KEEP RECEIVER ALEC PIERCE "It’s now been there years since I left the NFL, and I am extremely happy with my development," Adderley said in a statement in February. "Healthy, family, and entrepreneurship were my top priorities, and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish. The freedom to manage my own schedule was very important to me, but what I didn’t realize was how much I’d miss having football in my life. "The competition, the brotherhood, and just being involved in the game that means so much to me and my family. Therefore, I am officially announcing my intention to return to the NFL. Adderley had racked up 12 passes defended, three interceptions and 232 total tackles in his four years with the Chargers, who took him with the 60th overall selection in 2019. Adderley never got past his rookie contract with the Chargers, as he retired following his fourth year, which was a solid season for him. The Delaware product finished with two interceptions, one forced fumble, four passes defended, 62 combined tackles and one tackle for loss. Adderley will look to prove himself with a new team now, and one that could use some secondary help heading into the 2026 season. The Colts were 8-2 entering their bye week this past season, coming in as one of the bigger surprises in the NFL. However, after quarterback Daniel Jones' injury issues, among others on the roster, the Colts slid. They tried desperately to stop sinking, even bringing in Philip Rivers out of retirement to play in head coach Shane Steichen’s offense with Jones out the remainder of the year. But it wasn’t enough as they finished 8-9, never winning a game following that Week 11 bye. 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/69df74a0d8d5dabda395d75b Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran flips off fan who allegedly told him to harm himself in loss to Twins te 2026-04-15T11:21:04.038Z Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran flips off fan who allegedly told him to harm himself in loss to Twins This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran flipped off a fan during the team’s 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night, claiming the fan told him to harm himself.  Duran, who has spoken openly about his struggles with mental health, was seen flipping the bird as he returned to the dugout following a fifth-inning groundout. The incident was captured on the broadcast, and after the game, Duran explained that his obscene gesture was in response to a fan crossing the line.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Somebody just told me to kill myself," Duran said. "I’m used to it at this point, you know? I mean, s--- happens. I mean, I’m gonna flip somebody off if they say something to me, but it is what it is. I shouldn’t react like that, but that kind of stuff is still kind of triggering." Duran, 29, opened up about an attempt to take his own life during the Netflix docuseries, "The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox," which followed the team during the 2024 season. In one of the interviews, Duran said his struggles during the 2021 and 2022 seasons led to a dark time in his life and ultimately a failed suicide attempt.  RED SOX STAR JARREN DURAN OPENS UP ABOUT TRYING TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE: 'I DIDN’T EVEN WANT TO BE HERE ANYMORE' "To this day, I think God just didn’t let me take my own life because I seriously don’t know why [the gun] didn’t go off. I took it as a sign of, ‘I might have to be here for a reason,’ so that’s when I started to look at myself in the mirror after the gun didn’t go off," he said in the documentary, which was released last year.  Duran said Tuesday that speaking openly about his struggles has encouraged the "haters" to berate him. "Honestly, it’s my fault for talking about my mental health because I kind of brought in the haters. So I've just got to get used to it," he said. "I was just trying to hold it in and not really bring that up to the team. I mean, we’re trying to win a game. I shouldn’t even bring that up to anybody. ... It just happens." Boston manager Alex Cora said he didn't witness the incident. Fox News Digital’s Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.  Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df748cd8d5dabda395d752 President Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over' and more top headlines te 2026-04-15T11:20:44.487Z President Trump says Iran war is 'very close to being over' and more top headlines 1. President Trump says the Iran war is 'very close to being over' 2. Trump tears into Giorgia Meloni, calling her 'unacceptable' in bitter rift 3. Five accusers and a resignation later, Swalwell's best pal in Congress breaks ranks MOUNTAIN MAYHEM — Highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather. 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Researchers at Mississippi State's Social Science Research Center, along with scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, analyzed death certificates between 1981 and 2019 across nearly 3,000 U.S. counties. EATING MORE OF CERTAIN TYPE OF FOOD COULD SHORTEN CANCER SURVIVORS' LIVES, STUDY FINDS The data was drawn from WONDER (Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research), which is operated by the CDC. More than 21.3 million cancer deaths were included in the records. Overall, U.S. cancer mortality has declined by about 32% between 1991 and 2019, but not all areas experienced that level of improvement. The highest rates of mortality decline and the biggest drop in excess deaths were seen in urban, coastal and higher-income counties, according to the study. Rural and lower-income counties had smaller declines in mortality. "In a complex nation such as the U.S., we should not be too surprised that there are large differences in health outcomes shaped by the diversity and variety of local regions and groups," Arthur G. Cosby, the study's lead author, told Fox News Digital. He is a Giles Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Mississippi State.  RED FLAGS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER THAT WARRANT SCREENINGS BEFORE 45 YEARS OF AGE "Cancer improvement over the last few decades certainly aligns with this perspective," he said.  The gap appeared to widen over time, researchers noted. By 2019, the top 10% highest-income counties had a roughly seven times greater mortality improvement than the lowest-income counties. The large urban centers along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts consistently had among the highest rates of cancer improvement, according to Cosby. Rural and smaller cities in the interior of the U.S. often had much lower rates. "The magnitude of the mortality differences between coastal and inland regions, [and] the large differences between places with different income levels and rural/urban places, were larger than I anticipated," Cosby said. CANCER SURVIVAL RATES REACH RECORD HIGH, BUT DEADLIEST TYPES STILL PUT AMERICANS AT RISK "The link between improving health and increasing disparities is poorly understood. I am pursuing that question now," he added. The researchers pointed to several factors that could contribute to the declines in cancer mortality. These included a decline in tobacco use and improved cancer screenings and treatments. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Wealthy, metropolitan New York City has been aggressive in instituting tobacco control measures, and the results show," Cosby noted. "Manhattan had a lung cancer rate of 49 per 100,000 in 1991. By 2019, it cut its rate to 19.6 — a 60% reduction." Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, agreed that more aggressive preventive measures targeting smoking and alcohol use likely played a role in the sharper mortality decline in urban, affluent areas. "More aggressive screening campaigns, including at major medical centers, can diagnose pre-cancers or cancers earlier," Siegel, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES A focus on improved lifestyle habits and less exposure to environmental toxins could also play a role, he added. The study had some limitations, as noted by the authors. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Because the research was conducted at the county level, the results may not apply at the individual level.  Also, unmeasured factors such as lifestyle behaviors and access to healthcare could impact mortality. "There are many limitations associated with the use of death certificates in research, such as accuracy of cause of death, possible multiple causes and changes in medical explanation for death over time," Cosby told Fox News Digital. Based on the findings, the researchers are calling for more studies that take into account the significant variations that exist across the country. "The varying speed of adoption of life-saving interventions between geographic places may produce increasing disparities," Cosby said. "It is possible to have a situation where nearly all places are improving their cancer mortality, but at much different rates." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df725dd8d5dabda395d6d6 Meta reportedly building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with company employees te 2026-04-15T11:11:25.381Z Meta reportedly building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with company employees Meta is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI) version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg as part of the company's AI integration. According to a report from the Financial Times, Meta has been developing photorealistic, interactive characters for a while but have recently begun prioritizing an AI-powered version of Zuckerberg to interact with employees. The AI character is allegedly being trained on Zuckerberg's mannerisms and company strategies to help employees connect with the CEO. Zuckerberg has been "increasingly hands-on" with training the AI characters, according to the FT, spending five to 10 hours per week working on different AI projects for the company. A person familiar with the matter told the FT that if the program is successful, it could also expand to influencers and content creators. WHY META AND GOOGLE ARE LOSING COURT BATTLES FOR DAMAGING KIDS BY TRYING TO GET THEM ADDICTED Fox News Digital reached out to Meta for comment. The Facebook and Instagram parent company first introduced the use of AI characters in 2023, creating dozens of AI-generated profiles for user interactions. However, Meta soon faced backlash over privacy concerns and safety issues regarding children. Last year, internal documents revealed that Meta's legal, policy, and engineering teams allowed AI chatbots to engage in inappropriate interactions with children. META VOWS TO 'AGGRESSIVELY' FIGHT AFTER LANDMARK VERDICTS FIND TECH GIANT LIABLE FOR ADDICTING KIDS After facing backlash, Meta announced in October that it would install new parental controls that would allow parents to block specific AI characters and even disable private chats on their children's accounts without completely turning off the AI process. Meta also announced later in January that teenage users will no longer be able to access AI characters across its apps. ZUCKERBERG SLAMS 'SENSATIONALIST' MEDIA COVERAGE, SAYS USERS SHOULD MAKE OWN CHOICES ON SOCIAL MEDIA Zuckerberg has invested heavily in developing new artificial intelligence systems within Meta with the goal of providing a "personal superintelligence" for everyone. "A lot has been written about the scientific and economic advances that AI can bring, and I'm really optimistic about this," Zuckerberg explained in 2025. "But I think an even more meaningful impact in our lives is going to come from everyone having a personal superintelligence that helps you achieve your goals, create what you want to see in the world, be a better friend, and grow to become the person that you aspire to be." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df7249d8d5dabda395d6cd Your favorite fast food app is playing mind games and charging you for the privilege te 2026-04-15T11:11:05.585Z Your favorite fast food app is playing mind games and charging you for the privilege Fast food junkies. You didn’t suddenly get hungrier. You just got charged more. Somewhere between tapping your phone and hearing that familiar "order complete" chime, your $8 fast food meal quietly ballooned into $20 or more. And no, it’s not just inflation, it’s something far more calculated by the fast-food giants. Welcome to the age of fee stacking. Yes. Just like Ticketmaster. Let’s start with the latest and most egregious offender the "small order fee." Sounds harmless, right? Almost reasonable. A "small" fee. If you don’t spend enough, there’s a little extra charge. No big deal. RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE Except it is a big deal. For all hard-working Americans. Because that "small order fee" doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It sits on top of a growing pile of charges including delivery fees, service fees, higher menu prices, taxes and tips. Before you know it, you’re paying steakhouse prices for a burger and fries. And here’s the twist! There’s no actual minimum order anymore. LIVE NATION EMPLOYEES CAUGHT CALLING FANS 'SO STUPID' IN SHOCKING PRICE GOUGING MESSAGES Instead, companies have flipped the script. Rather than telling you that you must spend $12 or $15, they let you order whatever you want and then penalize you if you don’t spend enough. It’s almost like the ridiculous 3% convenience fee which isn’t convenient at all. It’s not a minimum. It’s a psychological nudge. "Go ahead and order that $6 meal," the app tells you. "But if you want to avoid the fee, maybe add a milkshake or some nuggets or a drink." It’s the trick online shoppers use psychologically to get you to spend more to get the FREE shipping. EATING OUT GETTING MORE EXPENSIVE AS AMERICANS HIT 'MENU PRICE FATIGUE' NATIONWIDE Congratulations you just spent $15 to "save" $3.  Does that sound like a smart money move? This isn’t random. It’s behavioral economics on steroids. The reality is that delivery economics are tough. Drivers need to be paid. Platforms need margins. Restaurants want their cut. Small orders simply don’t generate enough revenue to make the system work. BUFFETS MAKE OLD-SCHOOL COMEBACK AS AMERICANS HUNT FOR DINING VALUE: 'FINANCIAL GENIUS' So instead of being upfront about it, the industry created a workaround called death by a thousand fees. And consumers are feeling it. What used to be a quick, convenient indulgence has turned into a financial guessing game. You don’t really know what you’re paying until the very end of checkout and by then, you’re already committed. Fast food has taken a page out of sporting and concert tickets. You’ve picked your meal. You’ve entered your address. You’re hungry.  Your emotions are running high. So, you click "submit" anyway. Even if you know you are willingly being ripped off. That’s not an accident. That’s design. The delivery apps and increasingly the restaurants themselves have mastered the art of friction pricing. Keep the upfront number low. Add the real costs later. Make it just annoying enough to notice but not annoying enough to cancel. It works until it doesn’t. Because we’re now entering the era of fee fatigue and tip fatigue. Consumers are starting to push back. They’re realizing that convenience is no longer a luxury. It’s a trap. That quick fast food run is suddenly cheaper, faster and more predictable than navigating a maze of digital charges. And when that realization hits at scale, it becomes a problem. And here’s where it gets even more interesting. NO TIPS, WORSE SERVICE? RESTAURANT OWNERS WARN TREND IS 'DEGRADING' DINING EXPERIENCE These fees are technically legal. They’re disclosed somewhere in the process. But let’s be honest.  If consumers don’t understand the true cost until the final screen, are we really talking about transparency? Or just compliance? There’s a difference. At some point, regulators may step in. We’ve already seen scrutiny around hidden fees in industries like airlines and ticketing. Food delivery could be next. If enough consumers decide that the math doesn’t make sense, they’ll opt out. They’ll drive. They’ll pick up. They’ll cook at home. And suddenly, all those carefully engineered fees won’t matter because the customer is gone. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Here’s the bottom line: this isn’t about fast food. It’s about a broader shift in how companies price convenience in America. We’re being conditioned to accept higher costs in smaller, less noticeable increments. A dollar here. Two dollars there. A "small order fee" that doesn’t feel so small when everything else is added in. DOORDASH DATA OFFERS SNAPSHOT OF ECONOMY VOTERS ARE FEELING AHEAD OF MIDTERMS And if you’re not paying attention, it adds up fast and in part why people are slowly falling behind. So, the next time your $8 meal turns into $22, don’t just shrug it off. Ask yourself a simple question. Am I paying for the food or am I paying for the system? Because in today’s economy, those are two very different things. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TED JENKIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df7235d8d5dabda395d6c4 The Iranian regime was built on ‘vicious antisemitism’ following the 1979 Islamic Revolution te 2026-04-15T11:10:45.961Z The Iranian regime was built on ‘vicious antisemitism’ following the 1979 Islamic Revolution For too long, the world has ignored a painful truth: the Islamic Republic of Iran and the fanatical clerics that control it, have built their identity and ideology on vicious antisemitism and intimidation, and they have done so at the direct expense of one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Long before the ayatollahs seized power in 1979, Jews had lived in Persia for more than 2,500 years — dating back to biblical times, when they found refuge there after the destruction of the First Temple. More recently, under the Shah, Mohammed Reza Pavlavi, while far from perfect, Jewish life in Iran entered one of its most stable and prosperous periods in modern history — marked by practical legal equality, expanding economic opportunities and a growing sense of security. Jews were granted civil rights, permitted to participate in government and professional life and benefited from the Shah’s broader secular reforms that weakened religious discrimination and opened Iranian society. By the 1970s, the vast majority of Iranian Jews were middle class or affluent, and the community was deeply integrated into the country’s academic, medical and economic elite. Jewish schools, synagogues and businesses flourished. Iranian Jews were integrated into society, contributing to the country’s economy, culture and professional life. Tehran had become a thriving center of Jewish life. IRAN’S IDEOLOGICAL STATE: FAITH, FEAR AND FAVORS FUEL ITS VAST PROPAGANDA AND PATRONAGE NETWORK That all changed overnight with the Islamic Revolution. Even before seizing power from the Shah, the first Ayatollah, Ruhollah Khomeini repeatedly employed hateful and emotional rhetoric in his sermons that went far beyond political opposition to Israel and drew on broader anti-Jewish themes, portraying Jews as enemies of Islam and even as a global force working against it. He claimed that Jews sought world domination and were "opposed to the very foundations of Islam," framing them as both religious and political enemies who had to be fought and suppressed at all costs. He claimed that international Jewry had supported and bolstered the Shah and had to be punished for the overthrown monarchy’s crimes. This language and the doctrine of scapegoating the Jews was fundamental to the Ayatollah’s beliefs and worldview, and it readily blurred the line between anti-Zionism and antisemitism, embedding hostility toward Jews within the very ideological foundation of the Islamic Republic. The rise of the Islamic Republic’s new mullah regime ushered in a wave of fear and persecution. One of the earliest and most chilling signals came with the arrest, sham trial and execution of Habib Elghanian, a prominent Jewish industrialist, philanthropist and community leader. Imprisoned shortly after the Iranian Revolution, he was accused of "corruption" and ties to Israel — charges widely understood as politically motivated. Following a swift and staged hour-long proceeding before a "revolutionary court", in which no defense was permitted, the businessman was publicly executed by firing squad in May 1979. 'NOT ON OUR WATCH': GLOBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT LEADERS UNITE IN POLAND AGAINST HATE His death sent shockwaves through the Jewish community. Elghanian was deeply integrated into Iranian society and connected to the country’s elite — if someone of his stature could be murdered so abruptly, it made clear that no one was safe. His execution was not about justice; it was a warning to Jews throughout Iran and in the Persian diaspora. And it was heard. In the years that followed, tens of thousands of Iranian Jews fled, abandoning homes, businesses and a heritage that stretched back over 2,500 years, as one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities was rapidly emptied out. Those who dared to remain faced a new and dangerous reality. Property was seized, surveillance was imposed and other Jews were similarly arrested on trumped-up charges of spying and corruption. Community leaders were completely silenced. And an atmosphere of suspicion, intimidation and paranoia became the norm. The regime drew a deliberate and dangerous line between Judaism and Zionism, then proceeded to blur it whenever convenient —using accusations of loyalty to Israel as a weapon against its own Jewish citizens. Even today, Iran’s 8,000-10,000 Jews live under a cloud of coercion. Yes, they are technically allowed to practice their religion. Synagogues still stand and Jews are permitted to celebrate the Sabbath and holidays. But this superficial tolerance masks a deeper truth: their security is conditional and fragile. Iranian Jews must constantly prove their "loyalty" to the regime. WHEN HATE BECOMES A BUSINESS: THE MONETIZATION OF ANTISEMITISM They are often pressured to publicly denounce Israel and Zionism — political litmus tests that no other religious minority is forced to endure. In Iran’s Majlis, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the regime maintains the appearance of minority inclusion by reserving a seat for a Jewish representative, but this parliamentary representation operates under strict political constraints. The MP, Homayoun Sameh Najafabad, must align with the positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly on core issues like Israel and regime legitimacy, limiting any genuine independence or advocacy. As a result, it is understood that he functions as a pathetic fig leaf and puppet of the Mullahs, providing an image of their tolerance as he is compelled to publicly condemn Israel and the United States. The consequences of Jews stepping out of line can be severe. The infamous Shiraz case in 1999 is a stark example. More than a dozen Jews were arrested and accused of spying for Israel — charges widely condemned as baseless. After an international outcry, some were eventually released, but only after enduring imprisonment, coercion and public humiliation. The message was unmistakable: no one in the Islamic Republic or its Jewish community is beyond reach. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER I have seen this cruelty firsthand in my own work. I legally represented the families of 12 Iranian Jews who were kidnapped in 1994 while attempting to cross the border from Iran into Pakistan to safety. They simply vanished — no trial, no acknowledgment of their arrests, no answers.  Years had passed, yet their fate remained unknown to the families. Their tortured wives and children lived in a state of agonizing uncertainty, fearing that some of these men may still be alive, languishing in Iranian prisons, forgotten by the world. Rewards for information about their whereabouts were offered and publicized by radio broadcasts. Exhaustive efforts by those within and outside Iran could not reveal their circumstances, until the Israeli intelligence services in 2007 met with the families now living in Israel, and informed them that their loved ones were no longer alive. This was not just an isolated human rights case — it is part of a broader pattern. The same regime that fearfully represses its Jewish minority at home exports its hatred abroad, funding terror and targeting Jewish communities globally, such as the horrific bombing of the Jewish community center in Argentina in July 1994 in which 85 people were killed and more than 300 injured. As such, its antisemitism is not rhetorical; it is operational. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And yet, despite all of this, the world too often looks away. There is a tendency to separate Iran’s internal repression from its external aggression, as if they are unrelated. They are not. A regime that persecutes and terrorizes its own citizens based on religion cannot be trusted to respect the lives or rights of others beyond its borders. The story of Iran’s Jews is one of resilience, but it is also a warning. It reminds us how quickly a thriving community can be reduced to living in fear and terror. It shows what happens when extremist ideology replaces tolerance, and when the international community fails to hold perpetrators accountable and treats their human rights violations as domestic matters. We long for the day when the Jewish community in Iran will rise again — a community restored to dignity, security and true prosperity, free from the shadow of persecution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df6b16d8d5dabda395d557 Sister Mary Kay and the Waning Days of the Sisters of Charity te 2026-04-15T10:40:22.980Z Sister Mary Kay and the Waning Days of the Sisters of Charity An influential order of nuns decided to complete its mission when the last sister dies. The only question left is how to finish well. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df64b0d8d5dabda395d32d Blanche torches Trump foe Boasberg after appeals court blocks judge again in deportation fight te 2026-04-15T10:13:04.622Z Blanche torches Trump foe Boasberg after appeals court blocks judge again in deportation fight Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tore into Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday, accusing him of targeting DOJ attorneys, after an appellate court rebuked the Obama-appointed judge for a second time in an ongoing immigration case. "Today's decision by the DC Circuit should finally end Judge Boasberg’s year-long campaign against the hardworking Department attorneys doing their jobs fighting illegal immigration," Blanche said in a statement. The criticism from Blanche, newly appointed as acting AG by President Donald Trump, intensified scrutiny of a judge frequently in the president's crosshairs after a D.C. federal appeals court panel issued a 2-1 decision blocking, yet again, Boasberg's contempt investigation into Trump officials. BOASBERG'S ROLE IN 'ARCTIC FROST' PROBE SPARKS FURY FROM GOP SENATORS, DESPITE LOCAL RULES  Other Republicans and conservative legal experts echoed Blanche's remarks, underscoring how Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. federal court, has been a repeated thorn to Trump's agenda. "Another day, another reversal of Judge Boasberg," wrote George Mason University law professor Rob Luther. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., resurfaced Republicans' calls for Boasberg's impeachment, an effort that is currently stalled in the House. "The D.C. Circuit ruled Boasberg’s contempt crusade against Trump officials is an 'improper investigation' and 'clear abuse of discretion,'" Schmitt said. "He tried to imprison Trump officials for deporting Venezuelan gang members. I'm calling on the House: Impeach Rogue Judge Boasberg." In addition to raising the possibility of criminal contempt against Trump officials, an offense punishable by fines, jail or other sanctions, Boasberg recently blocked the DOJ's ability to subpoena Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, alleging the investigation's "sole purpose" was to pressure the Fed to lower interest rates. TRUMP FOE BOASBERG HIT WITH ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT The two judges who ruled against Boasberg on contempt were Trump appointees Neomi Rao and Justin Walker, while Judge Michelle Childs, a Biden appointee, dissented. Rao in her opinion accused Boasberg of abusing his authority, bolstering the right's broader concerns about judicial overreach. "The district court proposes to probe high-level Executive Branch deliberations about matters of national security and diplomacy," Rao wrote. "These proceedings are a clear abuse of discretion, as the district court’s order said nothing about transferring custody of the plaintiffs and therefore lacks the clarity to support criminal contempt based on the transfer of custody." The comment from Blanche, who Trump chose to replace Pam Bondi earlier this month, referenced the prolonged nature of the case, which has largely proceeded in Boasberg's courtroom and has led to numerous adverse rulings by the judge and heated courtroom moments where he has grilled DOJ attorneys over their knowledge, or lack thereof, of immigration officials' actions. Boasberg had launched contempt proceedings last year after accusing the Trump administration of defying a temporary restraining order instructing the government to return Venezuelan migrants to the United States after they were flown under the Alien Enemies Act to the notorious, high-security CECOT prison in El Salvador over allegations they were members of the gang Tren de Aragua. JUDGE BOASBERG TO WEIGH TRUMP CONTEMPT IN DEPORTATION CASE THIS WEEK Trump had made the controversial decision to invoke the act to bypass typical immigration proceedings and quickly deport the migrants. The Supreme Court tossed out Boasberg's restraining order, saying that while the migrants' due process rights may have been violated, the American Civil Liberties Union, which sued on behalf of the migrants, should have brought habeas corpus claims in the courts where the migrants were last detained. The D.C. Circuit Court shut down Boasberg's initial contempt effort, but upon discovering that former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had allegedly ordered government officials to ignore Boasberg's order, Boasberg opened a new, more narrowly tailored contempt probe, which the D.C. panel terminated on Tuesday. The ACLU could appeal the decision to a full bench of judges on the appellate court while the broader case proceeds. Fox News Digital reached out to an ACLU attorney and Boasberg's chambers for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df649cd8d5dabda395d324 'Egg coffee' drink going viral on social media as doctor warns of hidden health risk te 2026-04-15T10:12:44.751Z 'Egg coffee' drink going viral on social media as doctor warns of hidden health risk An unusual source of caffeine is whipping up buzz across social media.  The drink known as the egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk. When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with many social media users comparing it to marshmallow. LEFTOVER HACKS EXPLODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AS AMERICANS FIGHT HIGH PRICES WITH SCRAP FOOD FEASTS In Vietnamese, the drink is called cà phê trứng, which translates to "egg coffee." It's believed to have originated in Hanoi in the 1940s. Other cultures have their own versions of the drink, too. An older Italian version, known as zabaglione, is made by whipping egg yolks with sugar and often serving it alongside coffee. In a Feb. 18 Instagram video that garnered over 400,000 likes, commenters largely praised egg coffee. "Best coffee in the world," one person wrote. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I'VE MADE THIS AND IT'S SOOOOO GOOD," another chimed in. But other people were skeptical about mixing egg yolks into coffee. "Tastes like salmonella," one Instagram user said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Another wrote, "It looks disgusting." The egg yolks are not fully cooked during the whipping process — which may increase the risk of contamination. Salmonella is a serious concern to keep in mind when anyone makes egg coffee, said Sujatha Reddy, M.D., a physician based in Georgia. Reddy told Fox News Digital that salmonella bacteria can only be killed by cooking a raw egg — and the disease's symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The obstetrician-gynecologist also noted that pregnant women are especially vulnerable to the worst effects of salmonella, as well as elderly people. As for nutrition, Reddy said there's no difference in the quality of protein in raw versus cooked eggs — and said condensed milk "is a very high calorie food." Consuming raw eggs may reduce the body's ability to absorb certain B vitamins, including biotin, added Reddy. "If you must have a raw egg, it's best to find in-shell pasteurized eggs," she said. Reddy added that, to her, the risks outweigh the benefits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df6488d8d5dabda395d31b Queen Elizabeth’s aide, nicknamed 'AK-47,' clashed with Prince Harry in explosive ‘Tiaragate’: experts te 2026-04-15T10:12:24.902Z Queen Elizabeth’s aide, nicknamed 'AK-47,' clashed with Prince Harry in explosive ‘Tiaragate’: experts Queen Elizabeth II’s fiercest protector, who earned the nickname "AK-47," would "take a bullet" for the monarch, royal experts claimed. This devotion later put her on a collision course with Meghan Markle during the infamous "Tiaragate." "Angela Kelly was the real deal, a friend who would take a bullet for the queen," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "And it’s telling. Palace insiders called her ‘AK-47’ after the assault rifle because ‘people felt threatened by her.’ She was influential enough to ‘take people out’ of Buckingham Palace." It’s been said that the late queen’s devoted dresser was no-nonsense, especially when it came to royal protocol. INSIDE THE ROYAL FAMILY'S SECRET 'BALMORAL TEST' THAT MAKES OR BREAKS POTENTIAL BRIDES "Meghan Markle was on a collision course as she wasn’t adhering to longstanding traditions, which ruffled many feathers among many staff members," British royals expert Hilary Fordwich claimed to Fox News Digital. "Angela was loyal to proper protocol and was the enforcer of such. Her dedication and duration of service meant she ended up shaping the presentation of the monarchy and was a gatekeeper regarding access." "Her influence really impacted optics," Fordwich added. Fordwich and Chard’s statements came after Kelly, the queen’s longtime assistant, advisor and curator, gave a rare interview to Vanity Fair correspondent and royal author Katie Nicholl. WATCH: PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE CAUSED QUEEN STRESS IN FINAL YEARS: AUTHOR Kelly laid bare her close friendship with Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, who would have turned 100 on April 21, and how, during their decades-long friendship, she managed the queen’s wardrobe, including her iconic, colorful outfits. Kelly also oversaw the queen’s collection of jewelry and ceremonial items, a responsibility that reportedly placed her at the center of a heated dispute with Prince Harry dubbed "Tiaragate." Nicholl wrote that ahead of her wedding to Harry in 2018, Meghan was presented with a selection of tiaras for the occasion. Although the former American actress was drawn to an emerald piece, Nicholl noted it was ultimately deemed unsuitable for her big day. "While Meghan was happy with the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau that the queen had offered her instead, tensions arose again when Meghan was told by Kelly that she was not allowed to use the tiara for a trying-on session with her hairdresser ahead of the wedding day, reportedly causing Harry to ‘erupt’ at Kelly," wrote Nicholl. A palace source told Nicholl that the queen refused to let the tiara leave the palace two weeks before the wedding. "[Angela] often took a bullet for the queen, but this time Harry really went for [her]," a source claimed to Nicholl. "Harry was giving Angela hell." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital that Kelly wasn’t afraid to face anyone who challenged her. But that also reportedly put her in direct conflict with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. "With the nickname ‘AK-47,’ she guarded the sacred values of the queen’s collection, including the precious jewels, clothes and hats," he explained. "She guarded these areas with a renowned intensity, making her the queen’s fashion bodyguard. There were many rumors surrounding how the royal household never tried to oppose or impose any strategies on her. She was regarded as the feminine equivalent of a Rottweiler, with a bite if she was questioned." However, nothing prepared Kelly to reportedly go toe-to-toe with the boss’s grandson, who was just as protective of his future wife. A palace source told Nicholl that she "was very much caught in the middle." "At one point, [Harry] said, ‘Let me tell you, I don’t agree with you talking to my grandmother about this,’" Nicholl wrote. "Angela was in tears and went to the queen, saying she couldn’t take it anymore. Eventually, the queen said, ‘He can’t have it; I’ll deal with him. We’re having enough trouble with this wedding.’" "People still question how Kelly had the queen’s ear, viewing her as a mere servant," said Chard. "Kelly’s power wasn’t ceremonial. She controlled access to the queen daily, and Queen Elizabeth backed her. Kelly put her heart and life into her work. She ran a tight, tidy ship, never leaving a stone unturned. She cared deeply for Queen Elizabeth, instilling confidence, protecting royal protocol and hierarchy, which was seen as an obstruction to some. However, it was given the queen’s approval." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Queen Elizabeth declared that the tiara in question ‘was not a toy,’" Fordwich claimed. "Angela was loyal to proper protocol and was the enforcer of such." Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. Harry, 41, shared a different account of "Tiaragate" in his 2023 memoir, "Spare." He wrote that Meghan was initially set to wear the Spencer tiara, previously worn by his mother, the late Princess Diana. The queen then asked if Meghan wanted to wear a tiara from her collection. "She offered us access to her collection of tiaras," Harry wrote, as quoted by People magazine. "She even invited us to Buckingham Palace to try them on. 'Do come over,' I remember her saying." Harry said that the queen herself suggested that Meghan practice putting on the heirloom with her hairdresser. "It's tricky, and you don't want to be doing it for the first time on the wedding day," said the queen, he recalled. Harry claimed that Kelly made it difficult to arrange. Not only did she become unresponsive to the couple, but she eventually told them that the tiara needed a "police escort" to leave the palace. When Harry agreed to arrange for an orderly and a police officer to do so, Kelly "inexplicably" told him, "can’t be done," the book claimed.  "I considered going to Granny, but that would probably mean sparking an all-out confrontation, and I wasn't quite sure with whom Granny would side," Harry wrote. "Also, to my mind, Angela was a troublemaker, and I didn't need her as an enemy." Chard noted that with Meghan being a newcomer to the British royal family’s tight circle, there were bound to be obstacles with protocol. "The ‘Tiaragate’ controversy arose as Hollywood and palace hierarchy clashed," said Chard. "Sources have also shared whispers of other family tensions. However, sources have only offered glowing reports of the queen and Angela Kelly’s relationship." Fordwich said that Kelly earned her "clever" nickname with good reason. She was "sharply effective" and "an empowered gatekeeper and protector" of the queen. "Angela earned her place of privilege with the immense trust shown by the queen due to her dedication and loyalty, two characteristics that are critical to serving the royals," said Fordwich. "Angela also, rather uniquely, earned personal trust through some special talents, such as breaking in shoes for the queen, updating her look, which was successfully welcomed, and becoming a trusted confidante during the COVID lockdown." "Although from different backgrounds, the late queen and Angela Kelly held similar values, with duty being their priority," said Chard. "They forged an unbreakable bond. Queen Elizabeth loved Kelly’s pragmatic bluntness and viewed her as an incredibly loyal friend. KATE MIDDLETON'S STRATEGIC TIARA CHOICES SEND CLEAR SIGNAL SHE'S READY TO BE QUEEN AMID ROYAL TURMOIL: EXPERT "As Kelly ascended the hierarchy, she gained seniority and status. However, this led to many feeling somewhat jealous and threatened by her access to Queen Elizabeth." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. Kelly’s role came to an end after the queen died in 2022. She quietly stepped away from royal duties and retired from public service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df6475d8d5dabda395d312 Disgruntled worker invokes Luigi Mangione in $500M warehouse inferno he filmed in anti-capitalist rage: feds te 2026-04-15T10:12:05.119Z Disgruntled worker invokes Luigi Mangione in $500M warehouse inferno he filmed in anti-capitalist rage: feds A disgruntled Inland Empire employe accused of causing $500 million in damage invoked Luigi Mangione as he filmed himself torching a warehouse as he railed against wages, authorities said. Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, of Highland, California, is charged with deliberately setting the April 7 inferno that destroyed a 1.2 million-square-foot Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario. He pleaded not guilty Monday to federal and state charges, authorities said. According to a Department of Justice criminal complaint, Abdulkarim, who worked at the facility through a third-party logistics provider, filmed himself setting multiple pallets of paper goods on fire in the early morning hours. In the video, he allegedly complained about wages, saying, "If you’re not going to pay us enough to [expletive] live… at least pay us enough not to do this," according to the DOJ affidavit. MAN IN CUSTODY FOR ALLEGEDLY THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAILS INTO LA FEDERAL BUILDING, DOCS SHOW Federal prosecutors say the flames quickly spread, collapsing the roof and leveling the entire facility, which stored household products like Kleenex and Cottonelle. Investigators allege Abdulkarim later bragged about the destruction in texts and phone calls, including one message that read, "I just cost these [expletive] billions," while railing against corporate profits and shareholders. In a separate call, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Abdulkarim compared himself to Mangione — the suspect accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. "Luigi popped that muther------," Abdulkarim said, according to the federal complaint, adding "a lot of people are going to understand." Fox News contributor and former FBI special agent Nicole Parker told Fox News Digital that Abdulkarim seems to have used similar tactics as Mangione, calling it the "Luigi effect." "Luigi garnered a substantial amount of attention and empathy from many because of his ‘cause’ as a justification for his grievance," she said. "Several are now copying him to one degree or another in an effort to gain that same level of attention and hero status." Abdulkarim "believes he was speaking and acting out on behalf of the American people" as he ranted about workers being paid enough to live. "Chamel was proud to have cost over $1 billion to the company," Parker said. "It is a troubling time in our society when offenders will go to all lengths no matter how destructive or evil to prove a point for their cause.  "I refer to it as the ‘Luigi effect’ where offenders have learned to focus attention on their grievance through violence due to the sensationalization from online platforms and social media. Law enforcement and specifically the FBI will be digging into his behaviors and what led him down the path to violence. Turning to violence to settle a grievance is never the answer. He chose to carry out these awful crimes but he will not choose the consequence." GOT A TIP? Prosecutors allege Abdulkarim acted "willfully, maliciously, and with premeditation" when he set the fire, conduct they say was carried out under circumstances likely to cause injury and massive property destruction, according to a San Bernardino County felony complaint. The complaint charges him with aggravated arson, a top-tier felony, along with multiple additional counts of arson of a structure tied to the same blaze. Authorities say the fire caused losses far exceeding $10 million, a key threshold that elevates the severity of the charge, while federal officials estimate total damage at roughly $500 million. MASSIVE SIX-ALARM BLAZE ENGULFS CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE, EMPLOYEE DETAINED FOLLOW US ON X "America is founded on free enterprise and capitalism… Anyone who attacks our values, our way of life, our system… we’re gonna come after aggressively," Essayli said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Abdulkarim was arrested about two miles from the scene shortly after the fire broke out. Roughly 175 firefighters responded to the six-alarm blaze, which is considered one of the most destructive warehouse fires in the region. No injuries were reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson blasted the alleged crime, calling arson "a real head-scratcher" and warning it puts lives, jobs and commerce at risk. "I do not understand somebody… to displace people from their jobs, to ruin commerce, to get in the way of labor, to put people in physical harm," Anderson said. Abdulkarim is charged federally with arson of a building used in interstate and foreign commerce and faces multiple state felony counts that could significantly increase his prison exposure. If convicted on the federal charge alone, he would face a mandatory minimum of five years and up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors have also signaled the case involves aggravating factors, including the scale of destruction and potential danger to others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df6461d8d5dabda395d309 President Trump's negotiating team praised by nuclear experts for walking away from Pakistan talks te 2026-04-15T10:11:45.430Z President Trump's negotiating team praised by nuclear experts for walking away from Pakistan talks With a second round of talks likely to place between the U.S. and Iran’s regime this week over its illicit nuclear weapons programs, leading experts on Tehran’s program say the Trump administration was right to walk away. After nearly a day of talks, Vice President JD Vance’s team pulled the plug on the negotiations taking place in Pakistan, something welcomed by experts in the field.  "The U.S. team was wise to walk away once it became clear the Iranians would not agree to Washington’s core nuclear demands. Tehran maintaining enriched uranium stocks and uranium enrichment capabilities provides it with a pathway to nuclear weapons, plain and simple," Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ nonproliferation program, told Fox News Digital. A core dispute between the U.S. and Iran is over Tehran’s desire to enrich uranium — the material used to build nuclear weapons. WITKOFF WARNS IRAN IS ‘A WEEK AWAY’ FROM 'BOMB-MAKING MATERIAL' AS TRUMP WEIGHS ACTION In 2018, President Trump withdrew from President Obama’s nuclear weapons deal with Iran because his administration argued that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the formal name of deal, permitted Iran to build an atomic bomb. When asked what a good nuclear agreement would look like, Stricker said, "A good deal requires the regime to not only turn over its nuclear fuel, dismantle key facilities, and commit to a permanent ban on enrichment, but to cooperate with an IAEA investigation that fully and completely accounts for and dismantles Iran’s nuclear weapons-relevant facilities, equipment, documentation, centrifuges and related production capabilities." Stricker acknowledged that the process could take several years, but noted that "the IAEA is well-equipped for this mission and has experience dismantling nuclear weapons programs in Iraq, Libya and South Africa. Anything less and Iran will likely cheat on its commitments and reconstitute a breakout pathway." TRUMP REVEALS IRAN MADE 'SIGNIFICANT PROPOSAL' AFTER ULTIMATUM, BUT 'NOT GOOD ENOUGH' Sen. Lindsey Graham said Monday he opposes a reported proposal by the U.S. for a 20-year ban on Iran’s uranium enrichment under a potential deal. "I appreciate President Donald Trump’s resolve to end the Iranian conflict peacefully and through diplomacy. However, we have to remember who we’re dealing with in Iran: terrorists, liars, and cheaters," Graham posted on X. "If this reporting is accurate, the idea that we would agree to a moratorium on enrichment rather than a ban on enrichment would be a mistake in my view," he said. "Would we agree to a moratorium for al-Qaeda to enrich? No." A regional official from the Mideast confirmed to Fox News Digital that a 20-year moratorium on enriched uranium was made by the U.S. and rejected by the Islamic Republic. David Albright, a physicist who is the founder and president of the Institute for Science and International Security in Washington, D.C., praised the U.S. decision to end the talks in Pakistan. Writing on X account, which is closely followed by Iran watchers, he stated: "The U.S. was Right to Walk Away in Islamabad." Albright told Fox News Digital the move by the U.S. negotiators "makes it clear that this is not negotiating for negotiating’s sake. And leaving threw Iran on the defensive, signaling it as the losing state in the war. Moreover, the Iranians would not have shifted their positions in any significant way. They usually have no flexibility. But Iran wanted to have negotiations continue in order to try to tie the hands of the U.S. and Israel, while trying to portray themselves as victors. Now, Iran has to decide whether to accept the U.S. offer or risk war resuming." He added that a good nuclear deal for the U.S. would mean "no enrichment and no stocks of HEU [Highly Enriched Uranium] and LEU [Low Enriched Uranium]; Iran cooperating with the inspectors and verifiably ending its nuclear weapons program and providing a complete nuclear declaration, something it has never done." Albright continued that "If Iran signals willingness to accept the U.S. position, meeting again makes sense.  "Iran has absolutely no need to enrich. Its only civil need is for a small amount of 20% percent enriched for its small research reactor, the Tehran Research Reactor, and it has enough 20% enriched uranium in fuel or nearly made into fuel stored in Iran and in Russia under JCPOA [Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action] arrangements for 20 years." He concluded, "To be flip, and paraphrase Abbie Hoffman, I have the right to yell theater in a crowded fire, but I don’t. Iran’s emphasis on its right to enrich is as irrelevant and beside the point." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df644dd8d5dabda395d300 'Concerning': Ex-Biden official under fire as pay-to-play allegations emerge in top gubernatorial race te 2026-04-15T10:11:25.695Z 'Concerning': Ex-Biden official under fire as pay-to-play allegations emerge in top gubernatorial race Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a Democrat running for governor in Georgia, has faced ethics-related scrutiny during her time in government, but that hasn't stopped Bottoms' ambition for higher office.    Before launching her gubernatorial bid, Bottoms drew criticism in Atlanta over her use of public resources while serving in city government — from taxpayer-funded mailers packed with photos of herself to city-paid travel expenses that initially covered her husband’s Super Bowl airfare.  Bottoms also drew criticism over her ties to a contractor that later landed lucrative city contracts after she signed an initial consulting contract with the firm while leading the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) and just days before leaving the city council as she was preparing to become mayor, with the company’s CEO later donating to and fundraising for her campaign. Even with Atlanta's history of corruption scandals, former Atlanta City Council leader Jennifer Ide, who served as the head of a city council ethics committee while Bottoms was mayor, said the Democratic gubernatorial hopeful's past scandals, in particular her alleged pay-to-play scheme with a contractor, should be "concerning" for voters. NYC DEM, HOCHUL AIDE UNDER INVESTIGATION OVER ALLEGED MIGRANT SHELTER BRIBES "I mean, I think it's concerning," Ide told Fox News Digital. "I don't think that the voters want to feel like special interests impact the outcome of an election." As executive director of AFCRA, a position she held that earned her a six-figure salary even while also serving on the city council and running for mayor, Bottoms signed the first of three contracts for a company called Con-Real to do work for the city. The first contract, awarded in April 2017, was less than $100,000, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Just days later, she exited office as her mayoral run was heating up. Meanwhile, in June 2017, roughly two months later, Con-Real won a second $2.4 million contract, despite the company's bid being about twice what its competitor bid, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The outlet added that both contracts appeared to have been executed without the recreation authority's board voting to approve it.     Ide said the absence of board approval was among the issues that made the Con-Real contracts appear troubling to people in Atlanta government, though she said she was not familiar enough with AFCRA’s rules to say definitively whether any formal procurement rule had been broken. However, according to Kyle Gomez-Leineweber, policy director at watchdog Common Cause Georgia, AFCRA did amend its contracting process following the controversy with Bottoms. "There were serious concerns that were raised around ethics," he added. GOP BILLIONAIRE TRYING TO WOO TRUMP'S SUPPORT IN KEY GEORGIA RACE BANKROLLED HIS 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RIVALS Con-Real founder and CEO, Gerald Alley, reportedly held a fundraiser for Bottoms' mayoral campaign in August 2017, and campaign finance records showed he also donated close to $4,000 to Bottoms' mayoral campaign just days after winning the lucrative arena contract. The subsequent year, in 2018, while Bottoms was mayor, Con-Real won a third contract for $1.4 million. Again, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, they were the highest bidder.  "It sure looked fishy that Con-Real l was not the lowest bidder," Ide pointed out. "I don't know exactly what the procurement rules are for the recreation authority but for the city the lowest responsive bidder is who would have needed to have been selected."   In June 2025, less than a month after Bottoms announced her bid for governor, Alley donated the maximum allowable amount for a primary election of $8,400, campaign finance records show. "I really believe that as people start to dig under the surface, they’re going to see that she’s not fit for office," Humberto Garcia, a Democrat who lives in Atlanta and founded the anti-Buckhead City movement Neighbors for a United Atlanta, said. Beyond the Con-Real matter, Bottoms’ record already includes a string of ethics-related incidents, including a $37,000 state ethics fine over campaign-finance violations, questions over taxpayer-funded campaign-season mailers packed with photos of herself, and backlash over using public funds for certain expenses, including airfare for her husband’s Super Bowl trip and thousands of dollars in limousine spending. Both Ide and Garcia lamented that Bottoms, as mayor, was "absent-minded," and they questioned whether she would do what is in the best interest for Georgians if elected governor.  "If you’re going to run for the highest office in the state, there needs to be no questions about whether you’re being influenced by your campaign donations in that kind of way," Ide told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to the Bottoms' campaign and Con-Real but did not receive a response. The Democratic primary for Georgia's gubernatorial race will take place on May 19. Currently, Bottoms is leading in most major polls, with former Georgia General Assemblyman and Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County Michael Thurmond coming in second in many of the same polls, per The New York Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df6439d8d5dabda395d2f7 Who is Johnnie Robbie? Meet West Coast Pro's women's champion and rising star on the indie scene te 2026-04-15T10:11:05.910Z Who is Johnnie Robbie? Meet West Coast Pro's women's champion and rising star on the indie scene Johnnie Robbie will enter WrestleMania week as a relative unknown and rising pro wrestling star, but when the dust settles in Las Vegas this week, fans will certainly know who she is. Robbie is a California native who has trained at New Japan Pro-Wrestling and has made brief appearances at Ring of Honor and All Elite Wrestling. She will enter the week as West Coast Pro wrestling’s women’s champion. She will have about a half-dozen matches over the course of the week, headlining the company’s show and competing in several others. She opened up to Fox News Digital about her background and how she got started. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I watched it a bit as a kid," Robbie said of getting started in pro wrestling. "Kinda fell off of it. Then, my best friend got me into it and then I started rewatching it again. And then I just thought I rather do it than watch it. A little bit about Johnnie Robbie – she’s just kinda doesn’t take anything from anybody. "I come from Chicano roots – the way I was praised pretty much. From the sneakers that I wear to the way that I’m dressed, you can see that it’s streetstyle and some people may be reminded of home it." Robbie said she initially started training as a referee before she was able to receive more bookings. "My best friend, like I said, he was like, ‘Oh, figure out how to become a wrestler because you’re always saying you want to be something new every day,’ and this was something I dug for and tried to find a school because it is kinda hard to find a school, especially here in LA because there just a handful of them," she said. "I started training and then I wasn’t picking up as much as everyone else and my trainers at the time, they suggested I become a ref until I’m ready for my main debut. I believe that’s how they did it – they school they came from, they would do that. I took the idea from there." JAPANESE PRO WRESTLING STAR MIYU YAMASHITA GEARS UP FOR LAS VEGAS RETURN AT SLAM FEST Robbie told Fox News Digital she is trying to amplify her roots when she comes to the ring. She said the gear she wears from head-to-toe all have something to do with where she’s been and her background. "I’m here for a good time and so I’m irked or I’m p---ed off and I tend to get p---ed off very easily. I think I tend to show that in-ring. I have a quick temper and if I’m on top, I kinda get, I don’t want to say cocky, but I get real comfortable," she said. "I think mostly what you see is someone not as big as everyone else or just be able to take hits and just the way that I move in the ring, "I think that comes across well in terms of … One of my best friends, Alan Breeze, I go, ‘I don’t know what my style is,’ and he’s like, ‘You’re a little pitbull, you’re a little dog, you’re just like messy.’ You’re style is, I think he said, ‘Scrappy.’ I think that comes into play when I’m wrestling. You can see that. Like I said, I pull from the way I was raised by a bunch of, ‘Cholos.’ Just like I said, the Chicano lifestyle. I think you see a lot of that when I’m in the ring." Robbie stressed that being able to share her background with the people that come to her shows is important to her and how much of a difference it makes. SLAM FEST TO BRING PRO WRESTLING FESTIVAL TO PALMS CASINO RESORT IN LAS VEGAS "I personally love it because are sometimes people are like, ‘Oh, you’re just kinda cool,’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, no, you just don’t get it because you never seen it before.’ As opposed to when I’m here in LA or up north in San Francisco with West Coast, I have the little girls that look like me or I have fans that are older and they’re like, ‘Oh my God you remind me of my sister, you remind me of my tia,’" Robbie said. "Little girls see themselves in me or they see their bigger sister in me. "So, I think it’s whether you not recognizing where I come from or it’s the little kids seeing it or it’s the people who grew up like me seeing it, that just makes a difference. I’m just happy to be that person you’re reminded of somewhere because even if you’re not familiar with the way I was raised opposed to a little girl out here in LA, you’re still now being introduced to it. So, I enjoy the fact that, ‘Oh, this is what they mean by that.’" Robbie said she will be in six matches during the week, but it wasn’t her initial play. She said she had hoped to do at least three matches and put on quality shows, until more people started to call her to wrestle at their shows. The hustle mentality is a driving force for Robbie. RISING PRO WRESTLING STAR PERSEPHONE TO BE PART OF HISTORIC CMLL SHOW AT SLAM FEST, REACTS TO TONY KHAN PRAISE "I think we’re all hustling … But I was look at, some fan made a list of everybody who had matches, and I remember thinking coming in, like, ‘Oh, I only want maybe three matches this year,’ because last year I think I had just as many. I want quality over quantity," Robbie said. "I didn’t want to be over or under booked. And then, I just getting these opportunities, big names or people I’ve always been wanting to wrestle. I was like, ‘Oh, well, OK, I guess, I’m free, so. …’ It’s ‘Mania week and I’ve just, I don’t even know how to explain it. You want as many matches as you can possibly have because even if you’re not trying to, you just keep getting these opportunities because everyone from all over the world is here. "If you’re not out there having many (matches), or if you’re just not out there at all, I would hope you would like to get out there. I know its difficult – it’s a whole week off. Hustling in general for me, that hustle mentality, are you giving it your all in terms of what you can do? If I could do was three matches and I did everything I could do is have those three matches and get to WrestleMania week that is good enough. … It’s OK to miss it as well because the hustle is still going on on the other side. What can you do if you’re not showing up for that week? To me, I use every moment and every opportunity to chase after whatever it is while also understanding that there’s limitations. As long as you’re doing it and not whining and not doing it, to me, you’re hustling." Robbie will be among the dozens of wrestlers who will be involved in matches over the course of the week. She will start her week with two matches on Wednesday -- one at Pandemonium Pro Wrestling and another with Unapologetic Pro. Thursday night, Robbie will defend the West Coast Pro Women's Championship at their event and then continue on to a Marvelous event. Then, she will be looking for another belt at PrideStyle Pro as well, going up against Chris Nastyy for the PrideStyle World Championship on Friday night. It will be her first of two matches there. 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/69df640dd8d5dabda395d2c7 Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical books in the US and UK te 2026-04-15T10:10:21.293Z Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical books in the US and UK Spotify users in the US and UK can officially purchase physical books through the Android app. iOS users will get the feature next week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5d1dd8d5dabda395d1bd Blockade 101: American sea power on display as Trump corners Iran and warns off China te 2026-04-15T09:40:45.846Z Blockade 101: American sea power on display as Trump corners Iran and warns off China At this moment in time, President Donald Trump has control of the Strait of Hormuz. His short-term goal, of course, is to pressure Iran’s leaders to give up their nuclear ambitions. Yet Trump’s blockade is also a major geopolitical hammer on China. For now, oil and petrochemical shipments will flow out of that waterway only under the rules of U.S. Navy. All China can do is watch. "If any of these ships come anywhere close to our BLOCKADE, they will be immediately ELIMINATED, using the same system of kill that we use against the drug dealers on boats at Sea," Trump wrote. "It is quick and brutal." Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander, United States Central Command, has come up with a brilliant plan to pin down Iran while leaving Gulf states free to resume shipping. "The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman," U.S. Central Command said. TRUMP CALLS ON WORLD TO BUILD ‘DELAYED COURAGE,’ SEIZE KEY OIL ROUTE FROM IRAN Here’s how it works. Are you a legit VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) supertanker coming out of port in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, for example? U.S. Central Command says you are good to go. Remember to contact and monitor naval forces on VHF Channel 16 for bridge-to-bridge communications. On the other hand, if you are a ship that’s picked up a cargo in Iran, you are in big trouble. Aircraft and ships of U.S. Central Command have vessels under constant surveillance. Yes, it’s the same clear view seen with the drug boat strikes in the Caribbean. Military maritime moving target indicator systems even have the ability to "rewind" and track ships from where they left port. Don’t forget ships violating the rules can be intercepted in deep water, too. There’s a lot of U.S. Navy in the North Arabian Gulf. Lloyd’s estimated 500 to 700 vessels are still stuck in the Strait, more if smaller ships under 10,000 deadweight tonnage are included. CENTCOM is taking action to help. On Saturday, the U.S. Navy guided missile destroyers USS Frank E. Petersen (DDG-121) and the USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) sailed north through the Strait, and back to the south again, marking a path free of mines. CENTCOM "will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce," Cooper said on Monday. Look for a gradual but steady increase in traffic. Shippers have to reconfigure destinations and that takes time. Meanwhile, no vessel will get near an Iranian port without being seen. Here are some of the systems at work under Central Command’s new rules. WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN Land-based naval aircraft. High above the Strait, the land-based P-8 Poseidon, and the MQ-4 Triton, a Navy high-altitude drone with a 130-foot wingspan, are forming a continuous maritime picture for Admiral Cooper. Their radars are specially tuned for tracking maritime targets. E-2D Hawkeye. The large radar dish atop these planes from the USS Abraham Lincoln can track 3,000 air, ground and sea targets at once in a 360-degree field of view. Real-time surveillance is the foundation CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION USS Tripoli (LHA-7). The amphibious ship has 2,200 Marines aboard — and its own airwing. You can bet their F-35B fighters, MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors, and MH-60 Sierra helicopters are active. The MH-60s can locate and disable mines, and chase after any IRGC small boats behaving foolishly. Of course, Tripoli can also board and seize vessels as needed. Aegis destroyers. In addition to the two that have already run the Strait, the U.S. Navy has about a dozen Aegis-destroyers in the region. Together they form the world’s best missile defense shield — and pack formidable firepower. At this point, there is little Iran can do to overturn Trump’s blockade. Airstrikes have cratered underground anti-ship cruise missile bunkers. The IRGC fast boats will be on a suicide mission if they attempt hit and run attacks. Drone defenses are in place. U.S. aircraft are active during the ceasefire and can respond fast if Iran strikes out. Trump’s blockade of Iranian ports is a testament to American air and maritime dominance. It’s also a vivid reminder to Xi Jinping of China’s vulnerability. China imports about 11 million barrels of oil per day, and 90% of it moves by sea. Trump’s desired end-state is freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but meanwhile, Trump is showing China that the U.S. Navy can control its single most important oil route at will. That’s a real blow against the China-Russia cabal. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REBECCA GRANT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5b0cd8d5dabda395d177 Petersen Files Legal Brief To Defend Sex Offender Registration Laws te 2026-04-15T09:31:56.367Z Petersen Files Legal Brief To Defend Sex Offender Registration Laws By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen has filed a new legal brief in the case of Doe v. Sheridan, urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold Arizona’s sex offender registration and monitoring laws, which are designed to protect children and families across the state. The filing comes after a significant victory at the trial court level, where a federal judge rejected constitutional challenges and upheld Arizona’s lifetime registration and reporting requirements for convicted sex offenders. The plaintiff, a convicted sex offender who pleaded guilty to crimes involving a minor and accepted lifetime probation and registration as part of the plea agreement, is now appealing the decision in an effort to weaken the state’s ability to track and monitor potential threats. At issue is Arizona’s requirement that convicted sex offenders provide law enforcement with updated information, including online identifiers used on social media and other internet platforms. These provisions enable authorities to investigate crimes more effectively, deter repeat offenses, and safeguard communities from future harm. “We already prevailed in federal court because Arizona’s law is constitutional and serves a clear public safety purpose,” stated Petersen. “These requirements give law enforcement the ability to track convicted offenders, investigate crimes, and prevent future harm. Weakening those safeguards does not make anyone safer; it only makes it easier for offenders to operate without oversight.” When Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to defend the law in court, the Arizona Legislature intervened to protect these critical public safety measures. The trial court ultimately ruled in favor of the state, affirming that the registration requirements are constitutional and serve a vital public safety purpose. “It is deeply concerning that Arizona’s Attorney General has chosen not to defend this law,” added Petersen. “When the state refuses to stand behind its own laws, especially those designed to protect children, the Legislature has a duty to act. We will continue defending these protections to ensure Arizona families are not left exposed.” The Ninth Circuit will now review the case and decide whether to affirm the lower court’s ruling, preserving Arizona’s sex offender monitoring laws. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Petersen Files Legal Brief To Defend Sex Offender Registration Laws first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5af7d8d5dabda395d165 AZ Ranks Among Nation’s Least Affordable States As Household Costs Climb te 2026-04-15T09:31:35.861Z AZ Ranks Among Nation’s Least Affordable States As Household Costs Climb By Matthew Holloway | A new report from the Common Sense Institute finds that rising costs for housing, groceries, insurance, and child care continue to strain affordability for Arizona families, even as inflation has cooled from its post-pandemic peak. According to CSI’s latest affordability rankings, Arizona is now the seventh least affordable state in the nation and ranks 45th overall when comparing household incomes to the cost of essential expenses. The state has fallen 12 spots in affordability since 2019, but remains more affordable than Florida, Oregon, New York, Massachusetts, and California, which ranked 46th through 50th, respectively. CSI’s analysis found that Arizona households retain about 19.6% of their gross income after paying for taxes and basic expenses such as shelter, groceries, health insurance, car insurance, gasoline, and child care. That amounts to about $1,700 per month left over, compared to the national average of 24.7% ($2,170 per month). Arizona is becoming less affordable for families across the state. According to CSI’s latest analysis, Arizona now ranks as the 7th least affordable state in the nation — a 12-spot drop since 2019. Even though incomes have grown, rising costs for essentials like housing,… pic.twitter.com/xuSyccKTaw — Common Sense Institute Arizona (@CSInstituteAZ) April 14, 2026 The report found that Arizona households are spending about $19,300 more per year on essential expenses than they did in 2019, exceeding the national average increase of $15,400. CSI estimates that Arizona households have effectively lost 3.8% of their gross income to rising prices since before the pandemic. Housing costs have continued to be the primary cause of affordability challenges in the state. According to a recent report, shelter and utility costs for Arizona households rose by $9,012 annually between 2019 and 2025, a 59% increase that ranked as the fourth-largest increase in the country. Arizona also experienced some of the nation’s fastest-growing grocery and car insurance costs during the same period. CSI reported that grocery costs rose by $3,375, child care costs by $3,950, health insurance costs by $1,302, car insurance costs by $1,355, and gasoline costs by $313 between 2019 and 2025. The report found that child care remains a major expense for working families. In Arizona, one full-time working parent must devote about 38% of their gross income to cover child care costs, slightly below the national average of roughly 40%. Nationally, CSI estimated that the average household spends about 16.9% of gross income on child care for preschool- and school-aged children. “Inflation reports may show things are cooling, but that doesn’t mean life is getting more affordable for Arizonans,” said Zachary Milne, Senior Economist and Research Analyst for the Common Sense Institute AZ. “Our analysis shows the cost of everyday essentials is still significantly higher than it was before the pandemic, and for many families, incomes haven’t kept pace. That gap is what continues to drive the affordability challenges we’re seeing across Arizona today.” CSI noted that inflation in the Phoenix area has moderated in recent months, with consumer prices rising 2.2% year over year in December. However, according to CSI’s Arizona inflation update, prices in the Phoenix metro area remain 28.9% higher than they were in December 2019, resulting in an additional $1,441 in average monthly costs for a typical Arizona household. Arizona households are also carrying greater debt, coupled with declining credit scores and rising delinquency rates, at levels significantly higher than the national average, according to CSI’s April 1 report. CSI detailed its data sources and methodology on its website. 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 AZ Ranks Among Nation’s Least Affordable States As Household Costs Climb first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5ae3d8d5dabda395d15c Arizona Congressman Formalizes Swalwell’s Resignation On House Floor te 2026-04-15T09:31:15.414Z Arizona Congressman Formalizes Swalwell’s Resignation On House Floor By Staff Reporter | Rep. Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ-08) formalized the resignation of now-former California congressman Eric Swalwell on Tuesday.  Hamadeh acted in accordance with a provision of the House Rules requiring the Speaker or his designee to announce the House membership adjustment on the floor.  Since the initial sexual assault allegations against Swalwell broke last week, at least five other women have come forward claiming wrongdoing by Swalwell ranging from sexual harassment to rape.  Arizona politico Brian Anderson remarked on the difference between Arizona members’ circumstance in relation to the Swalwell fallout: Hamadeh stepping in for the House Speaker to finalize Swalwell’s rushed exit, and Sen. Ruben Gallego defending himself against accusations of his knowledge or participation in Swalwell’s impropriety.  “Pretty shocking split-screen for Arizonans right now,” said Anderson. “On one side, Ruben Gallego shaking and stuttering, defending himself against credible allegations he knew about Swalwell. On the other, Abraham Hamadeh putting the final nail in Swalwell’s career.” Pretty shocking split-screen for Arizonans right now – On one side, @RubenGallego shaking and stuttering, defending himself against credible allegations he knew about Swalwell. On the other, @AbrahamHamadeh putting the final nail in Swalwell's career.https://t.co/8xqrJuZn05 — Brian Anderson (@AZBrianAnderson) April 15, 2026 Gallego’s decade-long friendship with Swalwell has put him in the center of the former California gubernatorial candidate’s fallout.  Social media users and influencers have speculated that the mystery man in a now-viral video depicting Swalwell getting intimate with a young woman on a bed was Gallego.  During a Monday press gaggle, Gallego denied that he was the man in the video. He blamed “right-wing, political operatives” for the popularization of the narrative. “This is an example of the lies. No, I was not sitting next to him, I was not in the room, I don’t even know where it happened,” said Gallego.  Gallego said he, too, was a victim of Swalwell. He claimed innocence of knowledge, saying Swalwell had led a “double life” and lied to him about the allegations. “Look, I messed up. I’m human. I trusted this man, I trusted him to watch my children. I would watch his children,” said Gallego. “He knew that I had just gone through the most bruising campaign, where I was accused of being a mule for the cartel, where my kids were subjected to TV commercials about what an awful human being I was; he knew how to prey on that. I was a loyal friend to someone that was just not loyal to me.” However, Gallego also indicated that he knew of rumors of his former friend’s flirtatiousness over the years, but had dismissed them based on his personal interactions with Swalwell and Swalwell’s wife.  “I heard rumors of him being flirty [for years],” said Gallego. “We all heard rumors in Washington, D.C.” Gallego said he had never engaged in inappropriate behavior with any woman outside of his marriage. He claimed Swalwell lied to him and manipulated him.  Former New York congressman George Santos accused Gallego of being one of a number of U.S. House and Senate members to engage in sexual romps up the hill. Santos alleged Gallego’s behavior was “the worst-kept secret” at the Capitol.  “There is an AZ senator that needs to be looked into ASAP,” said Santos in another post. “The rumors about him have alway[s] been WILD.” I will say this… There is an AZ senator that needs to be looked into ASAP! The rumors about him have alway been WILD… when I was in Congress it was the worst kept secret… he also happened to be my neighbor in the Longworth house office building, so my staff and I saw and… — George Santos (@Georgesantos) April 11, 2026 AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Congressman Formalizes Swalwell’s Resignation On House Floor first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df568cd8d5dabda395d081 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Landscaping at Grand Island Park should remain intact te 2026-04-15T09:12:44.876Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Landscaping at Grand Island Park should remain intact Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5676d8d5dabda395d05d Stop calling this brinkmanship. Trump's Hormuz move is the real pressure te 2026-04-15T09:12:22.717Z Stop calling this brinkmanship. Trump's Hormuz move is the real pressure The critics erupted again the moment President Trump ordered a naval blockade, cutting off oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz that Iran has been controlling access to. Brinkmanship, they said. Dangerous escalation. These are the same critics who condemned the war from day one. But here is the truth they keep avoiding: the United States, Europe, the Gulf states and Israel have all been in a shadow war with Iran for decades. Every administration before this one too often chose to manage the threat rather than resolve it. Sanctions here, a diplomatic communiqué there, a weak JCPOA that kicked the can down the road. The regime did not moderate. It never was going to. The Islamabad talks did not fail because of a trust deficit, a phrase analysts deploy to suggest the problem is one of communication rather than intention. Enemies do not trust each other. That is the definition of the situation, not an obstacle to overcome. The talks failed because Iran believes it is winning. Despite the extraordinary achievements of the United States and Israel, which significantly degraded Iran's nuclear program and dismantled key elements of its leadership and military infrastructure, the regime has not broken. You cannot fully defeat an enemy willing to burn the house down around itself. Following those devastating strikes, one Iranian analyst, Nasser Torabi, declared on state television: "We have now entered a new stage in the history of Iran as an international superpower, and we will be recognized as a global superpower." Iran came to those talks not to make peace but to press its advantage. It seized the Strait of Hormuz as its most powerful weapon, betting that cheap drones, proxy networks and control of 20 percent of the world's oil supply gave it enough leverage to outlast a president it believes is watching the midterms. It rejected zero enrichment on Iranian soil and refused to relinquish control of the world's most critical waterway. The two sides were not close. TRUMP DETAILS SWEEPING 'ALL OR NOTHING' BLOCKADE OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ AFTER FAILED IRAN TALKS President Trump did not arrive here without exhausting every alternative. A personal letter to the supreme leader. Four rounds of Oman-mediated talks. Back channels through Pakistan and Egypt. Extended deadlines. Muscat, Rome, Geneva, Islamabad. Iran made clear at every stage that it would not concede diplomatically what it believed could not be taken from it militarily. Diplomacy without leverage is a wish. President Trump applied both. The blockade is the logical next step between failed talks and resumed strikes. Some say it will be difficult to sustain. That is an argument for execution, not retreat, because the alternative is worse. Some say Iran has asymmetric tools and the risks are real. True. Does that mean the most powerful military force on the planet, fighting alongside a stalwart ally in Israel, should stand down? Are we so weakened in our thinking that we cower from every hard option because hard options carry risk? Europe deserves particular mention. European governments have opposed escalation, declined to join the blockade and offered defensive escort missions instead. That protects individual ships. It leaves Iran in possession of the Hormuz card, free to play it again at will. Applying a bandage and squeezing saline at a wound that requires surgery does not make you a peacemaker. It makes you part of the problem. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This is a game of chicken and a test of endurance. Iran is betting on President Trump's impatience. They do not know the man I know. I worked alongside him for 23 years. He does not walk away from a mission he believes in because a poll moves, a journalist writes a hostile column or a handful of supposed MAGA influencers cry foul. He moves forward. To do what is right. To do what is necessary. To protect what is worth protecting. The two issues that broke the talks in Islamabad are binary. Either Iran enriches uranium on its soil or it does not. Either the Strait is open and uncontrolled or it is not. One side will have to win. My assessment is that it will be President Trump's side. Not because the path is easy, and we should not pretend otherwise. But because the alternative is unacceptable. And because Donald Trump is one tenacious, iron-willed negotiator who does not know the meaning of the word quit. Stop calling this brinkmanship. Call it what it is: the only play left. What plan achieves denuclearization without pressure? The pressure is the point. The discomfort is the point. None of this is easy. War never is. But the only thing harder than solving this problem now is explaining to the next generation why we chose to let it grow. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JASON GREENBLATT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5662d8d5dabda395d054 Crime is falling, officials say — victims claim reporting isn’t worth it te 2026-04-15T09:12:02.817Z Crime is falling, officials say — victims claim reporting isn’t worth it From city halls to governors' mansions, the message is the same: crime is falling. In Detroit, Mayor Mary Sheffield celebrated a 10 percent drop in both violent and property crime and the city's fewest murders in 60 years. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass touted a 19 percent decline in homicides, while her police chief pointed to "noticeable declines in property crime." In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson hailed 2025 as "one of the most transformative years in violence reduction" in the city's history, with property crime like burglaries falling alongside shootings. The FBI's most recent national data back them up, showing declines in reported violent and property crime alike. Billions invested in public safety are supposedly paying off. But there is a problem with the victory lap. It is built almost entirely on crimes that victims actually report to police. And for property crime — the most common form of criminal victimization in America — most victims never make that call. As one critic of Mayor Bass's latest announcement put it, the real reason crime numbers are falling is partly that "many residents have given up on reporting crimes that no one will ever pay for." The Bureau of Justice Statistics runs the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), a massive household survey designed to capture crime that never shows up in a police report. The most recent data, covering 2024, found approximately 13.1 million property victimizations. Only about 30 percent were reported to police. And of those that were, the FBI's 2024 data show barely one in six resulted in an arrest — a clearance rate of just 15.9 percent for property crime overall, and 9.2 percent for motor vehicle theft. Compare that to 61.4 percent for murder. The system is effectively telling offenders that property crime carries almost no risk. MURDER RATE DROPS TO LOWEST LEVEL SINCE 1900 ACROSS MAJOR US CITIES NATIONWIDE No city illustrates this disconnect more vividly than New York. On April 2, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stood at One Police Plaza to announce the fewest murders and shooting incidents in recorded history for the first three months of 2026 — just 54 murders citywide, a 28 percent drop from the year before. Major crime fell 5 percent across all five boroughs. Commissioner Tisch touted a 21 percent decline in burglary and a 20 percent drop in retail theft. In January, Governor Kathy Hochul had already declared New York City "the safest big city in the country." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I spent my career in the NYPD. The decline in gun violence in some cities is significant and reflects sustained, disciplined police work. But when the claimed success extends to property crime, the data tells a different story. The NYPD publishes quarterly clearance reports showing how many complaints result in arrest. In 2025, grand larceny — the largest property crime category — had an arrest clearance rate that never exceeded 14 percent in any quarter. Grand larceny of a motor vehicle was worse: between 9 and 11 percent all year. Layer the national reporting data on top of those clearance numbers. If 70 percent of property crime victims never report, and the crimes that are reported lead to arrest less than 15 percent of the time for theft and under 11 percent for auto theft, the actual probability that a property crime in America's largest city results in any accountability is almost zero. Retail theft sharpens the point. At the same April press conference, Commissioner Tisch touted a 20 percent citywide decline in retail theft. But that same quarter, the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce was urging the City Council to pass new retail theft legislation and pressing the administration to maintain the Retail Theft Task Force established under its predecessor — not the behavior of a business community that believes the problem is solved. And retail theft isn't even a standalone category in the FBI's reporting system. Officials can tell you incidents went down. They cannot tell you how many of those cases ended in an arrest. To be clear: I am not arguing that law enforcement is failing. Many agencies are doing more with less, and the violent crime reductions in certain cities across the country are real. What I am arguing is that the political narrative around property crime — the victory laps, the press conferences, the claims of historic safety — is built on data that captures less than a third of what is happening. When officials cheer those numbers without acknowledging the scale of unreported victimization beneath them, they are choosing which truth to tell. And the truth they are leaving out belongs to the millions of Americans who were victimized last year and never called the police — because they had already learned that nothing would come of it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df564ed8d5dabda395d04b Republican seeks blue-state breakthrough, distances from Trump while taking aim at 'socialist' te 2026-04-15T09:11:42.947Z Republican seeks blue-state breakthrough, distances from Trump while taking aim at 'socialist' RANDOLPH, N.J. — As he works to flip a vacant U.S. House seat in a blue-leaning district in northern New Jersey, Republican Joe Hathaway is not shy about pointing out where he disagrees with President Donald Trump, even as he charges that his Democratic rival is too far to the left. "I'm going to call balls and strikes in this race. I'm not going to be a rubber stamp for anybody," Hathaway said in a Fox News Digital interview this week, when asked about Trump. Hathaway is facing off against Democrat Analilia Mejia, who is backed by progressive champions Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of neighboring New York, in Thursday's special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. The winner will succeed Gov. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic representative who stepped down from Congress in November after winning New Jersey's gubernatorial election. Thursday's special election comes as the GOP clings to a fragile House majority, and would relish the opportunity to flip a suburban district Sherrill won by 15 points in her 2024 re-election and carried by roughly the same margin in last year's gubernatorial election. FIRST ON FOX: HOUSE REPUBLICANS TARGET DOZENS OF 'VULNERABLE' DEMOCRATS ON EVE OF TAX DAY A confident Hathaway said, "I think we are going to have a broad coalition come together to choose common sense over socialism in this race." Mejia, a progressive organizer who served as national political director on the 2020 Sanders presidential campaign, pulled off an upset in the February Democratic primary as she narrowly edged out more moderate rival former Rep. Tom Malinowski in a field of 11 candidates. While Mejia was the clear choice of the party's left flank, the rest of the field appeared to divide the more moderate and center-left vote. Her victory was another boost for the left against the establishment after democratic socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sent shock waves across the nation with his Democratic primary victory in June 2025. HOUSE SPEAKER JOHNSON GETS REINFORCEMENT AS GOP CLINGS TO RAZOR-THIN MAJORITY Hathaway, a former Randolph Township mayor and current council member who was uncontested for the GOP congressional nomination, emphasized that the choice for voters is "between a common sense, practical independent leader who's gotten things done at the local level in New Jersey and knows the issues, contrasted with someone who's running on pure ideology, far left-wing ideology, Squad backed ideology." Mejia recently appeared at a town hall with Malinowski and this past weekend teamed up with Sherrill on the campaign trail, as she aims to unite Democrats, who enjoy a sizable registration advantage in the district. Hathaway claimed that Mejia is now trying "to hide from that a little bit in some of her rhetoric, because she knows that those policies are completely out of touch, but it's not fooling voters. It's certainly not fooling us." Jewish voters make up a key part of the district's electorate, and Hathaway, in the only debate in the special election showdown, claimed Mejia was antisemitic, noting that she has said Israel committed genocide in Gaza. "She blamed Israel for the attacks by Hamas on October 7," Hathaway said. "I think Jewish individuals across this district, Republican or Democrat are very afraid of this kind of rhetoric." Hathaway said, "I've spoken to more members of the Jewish community who have told me they've never voted for a Republican in their life, who are going to vote for me in this race. I mean, that shows you where the Jewish community is on the importance of this race and how they are not aligned with Mejia....and her platform." PROGRESSIVES NOTCH ANOTHER WIN OVER DEMOCRATIC MODERATES AS SANDERS-AOC ALLY NEARS CONGRESS Mejia has pledged to "protect the rights of Jewish constituents," and has said her criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza should not be conflated with antisemitism. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mejia said that "Joe Hathaway’s inability to distinguish between criticism of a government or government official and bigotry is troubling and disgusting in equal measure." Mejia last week wrote that she was "honored" after being endorsed by the liberal pro-Israel political group J Street PAC. But her acceptance of the endorsement triggered pushback on the left, with the North Jersey Democratic Socialists of America calling her move a "heel turn." Hathaway, as he aims to win over independent and Democrats, is pointing out where he agrees, and disagrees, with Trump, who lost the district by eight points in his 2024 presidential election victory. "I’m always going to do what’s right for this district first. And I’ve been clear: If the president’s going to do things that are good for the district, increasing the SALT cap deduction, putting money back in people’s pockets, especially New Jersey, affordability is so tough here. If we’re doing things like border security, reducing fentanyl deaths like we’ve seen.. in our community. Those are good things. I support those policies," Hathaway said. "But on the other hand, if the president's going to do things that aren't in the best interest of our district, it's my job to push back, and that's exactly what I've done," he spotlighted. Hathaway pointed to Trump's move last year to terminate billions of federal dollars for the Gateway Project, which is funding a new train tunnel under the Hudson River connecting New Jersey and New York, and the president's plans to cut roughly 1,000 jobs and nearly $1 billion in funding for an Army base located in New Jersey. "I'm going to call balls and strikes in this race. I'm not going to be a rubber stamp for anybody," Hathaway said. REPUBLICANS WIN BUT DEMOCRATS ALSO CLAIM VICTORY WITH BALLOT BOX SURGE IN TRUMP TERRITORY Hathaway said his message to independents and Democrats is, "even if you've never voted for a Republican before, you got the chance to test drive one for the next six months. Send me to Washington. Let me prove to you I'm going to do what I say  I'm going to do, and that's how we're going to build the coalition to win." And he touted, "I think we have the right math, the right bipartisan coalition to come together to win this thing on April 16." But Dan Cassino, a Fairleigh Dickinson University political science professor and pollster, calls Hathaway's hopes of capturing crossover Democrats "a pipe dream." "Democrats as a whole do not seem interested in finding common ground with Trump," he said as he predicted that most voters in the special election will be strong partisans. "Democratic turnout is through the roof and Republican turnout is depressed at this point." Cassino noted that "right now national politics drives everything. We say all politics is local. Today, unfortunately, all politics is national." Mejia, meanwhile, has tied Hathaway to Trump and Republicans in Congress. "MAGA Republicans are driving up everyday costs with extreme policies my opponent supports. Healthcare and critical programs are being gutted just to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich. We can’t afford another vote for Trump in Congress," she wrote in a social media post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5626d8d5dabda395d032 He Has a War Chest and an ‘R’ by His Name. Will Enough Voters Like Him? te 2026-04-15T09:11:02.593Z He Has a War Chest and an ‘R’ by His Name. Will Enough Voters Like Him? Vivek Ramaswamy has all but cleared the field ahead of the May primary for Ohio governor, but whether a finance and pharma billionaire is the man for the moment is another question. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df5612d8d5dabda395d020 Sister Mary Kay and the Waning Days of the Sisters of Charity. te 2026-04-15T09:10:42.581Z Sister Mary Kay and the Waning Days of the Sisters of Charity. An influential order of nuns decided to complete its mission when the last sister dies. The only question left is how to finish well. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df55ffd8d5dabda395d017 A Progressive Group Rolls Out a Campus Competitor to Turning Point te 2026-04-15T09:10:23.063Z A Progressive Group Rolls Out a Campus Competitor to Turning Point More Perfect Union, a left-wing media organization, hopes to win back young voters and build a new generation of college influencers with its More Perfect University program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df4355d8d5dabda395cd04 Suspect in string of random attacks in Georgia is naturalized citizen from UK, DHS says te 2026-04-15T07:50:45.469Z Suspect in string of random attacks in Georgia is naturalized citizen from UK, DHS says The suspect in a string of attacks in DeKalb County, Georgia, is a repeat offender and a naturalized U.S. citizen from the U.K., according to the Department of Homeland Security. Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was arrested on Monday after he killed two people and wounded another in what police described as a series of random attacks in the Peach State. Abel faces two counts of murder, aggravated assault and weapons charges in connection with the attacks, which DHS said included the killing of an employee of the agency. DHS told Fox News that Abel is a U.K. national who was naturalized into a US citizen in 2022 during the Biden administration. AVID RUNNER STABBED AND SHOT IN STRING OF RANDOM ATTACKS ALLEGEDLY CARRIED OUT BY REPEAT OFFENDER One of the victims, 40-year-old Lauren Bullis, worked in the DHS Office of the Inspector General, the agency confirmed to Fox News. She was found dead after being shot and stabbed while walking her dog on Battle Forest Drive. Witnesses reported to DeKalb Police that they observed a man standing over her before he fled the scene. "Yesterday, a DHS employee, Lauren Bullis, was brutally shot and stabbed to death by Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old, born in the United Kingdom, who was naturalized by the Biden Administration in 2022," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Tuesday in a statement to Fox News. "Since President Trump took office, USCIS has implemented measures to ensure individuals with criminal histories and who otherwise lack good moral character do not attain citizenship." ATLANTA TEEN ARRESTED FOR MURDER AFTER FATAL SHOOTING OF 12-YEAR-OLD INSIDE HOME Before Bullis' killing, police found a woman shot multiple times outside a Checkers on Wesley Chapel Road. She later died from her injuries. Then in Brookhaven, a homeless man was ambushed and shot several times while sleeping outside a shopping center on Peachtree Road. He remains in critical condition. Adel was later taken into custody in Troup County after law enforcement used license plate recognition cameras to track his silver Volkswagen Jetta, police said. His previous criminal history reportedly includes an arrest last fall for sexual battery in Chatham County. He was sentenced to jail time and probation, which included a requirement for a mental health evaluation. "He possesses a prior criminal record that includes convictions for sexual battery, battery against a police officer, obstruction, and assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and now stands accused of murdering DHS employee Lauren Bullis by shooting and stabbing her while she walked her dog," Mullin said in his statement. "He has also been arrested for the murder of an unidentified woman whom he reportedly shot outside a Checkers, before randomly shooting a homeless man multiple times outside a Kroger in Brookhaven." "These acts of pure evil have devastated our Department and my prayers are with the families of the victims," the secretary added. Fox News' Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df39f2d8d5dabda395cb6f From Iran to the fake Jesus image, Trump is facing a growing backlash for his inflammatory rhetoric te 2026-04-15T07:10:42.670Z From Iran to the fake Jesus image, Trump is facing a growing backlash for his inflammatory rhetoric Donald Trump is nothing if not impulsive – and there’s often a method to his seeming madness. At times that means going way over the line – consciously, deliberately – and at others it’s just rash. Whether he’s dealing with Iran, the Epstein files, mass deportation or the leader of the Catholic Church, the president busts through the usual guardrails of decency and compassion. I know this is often intentional, because the president has acknowledged it to me. Ripping others may bring him negative publicity, but Trump doesn’t mind that if it gets the pundits and the public chattering about the issue he wants driving the media agenda. EX-TRUMP ALLY MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE JOINS LEFT-WING CALLS FOR THE 25TH AMENDMENT AS IRAN DEADLINE NEARS Trump posting a user’s AI image of himself as Jesus Christ, healing a patient with glowing hands – and adding a demon in the background – was such a fiasco that he deleted it 12 hours later, which he almost never does. It was striking to hear him blaming it on "fake news" – which certainly covered it – when it was Catholic leaders, along with prominent conservative hosts and podcasters, who led the chorus of condemnation. Isabel Brown, a Catholic podcaster with the Daily Wire and a Trump supporter: "This post is, frankly, disgusting and unacceptable, but also a profound misreading of the American people experiencing a true and beautiful revival of faith in Christ in the midst of our broken culture."  Riley Gaines, a conservative podcaster and anti-trans activist who has spoken at Trump rallies: "I cannot understand why he’d post this…Two things are true…"a little humility would serve him well" and "God shall not be mocked." HOUSE DEMS UNVEIL BILL TO EXAMINE REMOVING TRUMP USING 25TH AMENDMENT Megan Basham, a conservative Protestant Christian writer: "He needs to take this down immediately and ask for forgiveness from the American people and then from God." Rev. James Martin, editor-at-large of the Catholic magazine America, told CNN: "I don’t know too many doctors that have glowing hands. That’s the most Jesus-looking picture I think I could imagine."   The posting came shortly after Trump got into a rhetorical battle with Pope Leo, calling him "weak on crime" and "terrible on foreign policy." The first American-born pontiff replied that "I have no fear of the Trump administration." LAWMAKERS PUT EXPULSION THREATS ATOP HOUSE AGENDA AS RETURN SETS UP HIGH-STAKES WEEK But that was being covered as a straight he said/he said news story and probably would have faded after a day. By quickly following up with the fake image that so many found blasphemous, he created a furor that will dominate the news for days. Nobody bought his attempt at an explanation: "I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross, as a Red Cross worker, which we support. It’s supposed to me as a doctor, making people better. And I do make people better. I make people a lot better." Trump is pictured in the red and white robes commonly used to depict Christ. JD Vance told Fox’s Bret Baier: "I think the president was posting a joke. And, of course, he took it down because he recognized that a lot of people weren’t understanding his humor in that case." TRUMP'S THREAT TO END IRANIAN 'CIVILIZATION' SPARKS UPROAR ON CAPITOL HILL Just a joke. That’s their default defense. Except it wasn’t.  Nearly a year ago, the president took heat for posting an image of himself dressed as the Pope. In February, Trump was widely denounced as racist, for an image at the end of a minute-long video of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes. He claimed to have missed that part and did not apologize. TRUMP IRAN THREAT SPARKS CALLS FOR HIS OUSTER, BUT ONE DEM SAYS EFFORT ‘NOT REALISTIC’ Sometimes it would be better if he said nothing at all. After Rob Reiner and his wife were brutally murdered in their home, Trump posted a message lambasting the famed director as having Trump Derangement Syndrome.  On the war, the president took immense flak for saying a week ago Tuesday, his deadline for unleashing hell upon Iran’s energy facilities: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."  Of course he gave the Iranians a two-week extension, which was hardly the first delay, and now says the U.S. will fire upon any vessel that tries to challenge his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has used to choke off a fifth of the world’s oil supply. SWALWELL OUT AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS AFTER 13 YEARS IN CONGRESS This has basically destroyed the so-called ceasefire, but also plays into criticism that Trump, under pressure from Israel, launched the war without a clear exit strategy. He keeps saying America has already won and he can pull out at any time, but that would be far short of his original goal of getting Iran to stop enriching uranium that could be used for nuclear weapons.  The president and his team say his threats and delays are a way of keeping the terror state’s leaders off balance. The confluence of these events has prompted talk about removing the president through the 25th Amendment–despite the fact that this is a fantasy, requiring a majority vote in the Cabinet and a two-thirds majority of Congress. HOUSE DEM LEADERS OPEN DOOR TO 25TH AMENDMENT AFTER RANK-AND-FILE PUSH FOR TRUMP'S REMOVAL  In an obvious stunt, 50 Democrats filed legislation yesterday to create a commission to assess Trump’s mental health. The majority Republicans will obviously ignore it.    But as the president approaches 80, more concerns, fairly or unfairly, are being openly raised about his stability, as in yesterday’s New York Times piece: "President Trump’s erratic behavior and extreme comments in recent days and weeks have turbocharged the crazy-like-a-fox-or-just-plain-crazy debate that has followed him on the national political stage for a decade. TRUMP'S THREAT TO END IRANIAN 'CIVILIZATION' SPARKS UPROAR ON CAPITOL HILL "The White House rejected such assessments, saying that Mr. Trump is sharp and keeping his opponents on edge. But the president’s eruptions have raised questions about America’s leadership in a time of war. While the country has had presidents whose capacity came under question before, most recently the octogenarian Joseph R. Biden Jr. as he aged demonstrably before the public’s eyes, never in modern times has the stability of a president been so publicly and forensically debated — and with such profound consequences." First, I think the "dementia" arguments, mostly from people who have never met Trump, are BS. He handles reporters’ questions with ease and at length, whether you agree with the substance or not.  WHY MELANIA TRUMP IS DENYING ALLEGED SMEARS RELATED TO JEFFREY EPSTEIN–AND WANTS VICTIMS TO TESTIFY But he is clearly stepping up his inflammatory rhetoric and making big unforced errors like the Jesus image. Second, the mental decline of Joe Biden was obvious to everyone, even as he was shielded from the press, o the point of declining two Super Bowl interviews. And there did come a point when the media were forced to cover it. But some prominent pundits said they had spoken to Biden privately and he was sharp as a tack. The talk about Trump is now coming from retired generals, diplomats, and onetime media allies on the right, who the president has lambasted as having "low IQs." And it also includes such ex-appointees as Ty Cobb, a White House lawyer in the first term, who calls him "clearly insane." A Reuters/Ipsos poll in February found 61 percent believe he has become more erratic with age, and 45 percent saying "he is mentally sharp and able to deal with challenges." WHY ERIC SWALWELL WAS FORCED TO QUIT CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS Liz Peek, a Hill columnist and Fox News contributor, defended him: "Trump knows exactly what he is doing," adding "Trump will continue to use maximalist (and sometimes outrageous) military and diplomatic pressure in his campaign to rid the Middle East of Iran’s near 50-year campaign of terror."  The question now is whether Donald Trump can tone things down a bit or even whether he wants to, since that has not exactly been his style. Footnote: Now that Eric Swalwell has resigned his House seat in the face of near-certain expulsion, after abandoning his campaign for California governor, a new accuser has emerged. Lonna Drewes accused the California Democrat of rugging and raping her during a Los Angeles news conference yesterday. Drewes said they met in 2018 when she was a Beverly Hills fashion model and owner of a fashion software company. told reporters she met Swalwell in 2018 while working as a model in Beverly Hills. Drewes said they met two times socially after Swalwell offered to help her with connections. On the third occasion, Drewes said, "I believe he drugged my drink. "I only had one glass of wine. We were supposed to go to a political event and he said he needed to get paperwork from his hotel room. When I arrived at his hotel room I was already incapacitated and couldn’t move my arms or my body." She added: "He raped me and he choked me. And while he was choking me I lost consciousness and I thought I died." Now that Swalwell is no longer a congressman, two of his accusers, Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht, went on the record with CBS. "He thought he was untouchable," Samjmammarco said. He acted with total impunity. He never thought that the consequences of his actions would follow him." CNN had earlier interviewed one of the accusers but shot her in shadow to conceal her identity. Also yesterday, Democratic Rep. Tony Gonzales said he would resign his House seat, also in the face of virtually certain expulsion. "There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all," he said. Sexual text messages made public in 2024 made clear that he had an affair with Regina Santos-Aviles while she was working for him. She killed herself in September by setting herself on fire. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df379ed8d5dabda395cb1b How They Voted | Lake Havasu City Council, April 14, 2026 te 2026-04-15T07:00:46.308Z How They Voted | Lake Havasu City Council, April 14, 2026 ISSUE: Approval of delegation agreement for open burn permits Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df2be3d8d5dabda395c90b DOJ sues Connecticut, New Haven over sanctuary policies: 'Open defiance' te 2026-04-15T06:10:43.822Z DOJ sues Connecticut, New Haven over sanctuary policies: 'Open defiance' The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Connecticut and its city of New Haven, arguing that their sanctuary policies interfere with federal enforcement of the nation's immigration laws. The lawsuit names Connecticut, its Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong, as well as New Haven and its Mayor Justin Elicker as defendants. The complaint takes issue with the state’s "so-called Trust Act" and other state and local sanctuary policies that the DOJ argues are illegal under federal law. The DOJ claims these policies have allowed "dangerous criminals" to be released into communities in the Nutmeg State. It also alleges that Connecticut and New Haven have made "intentional efforts" that the lawsuit argues obstruct federal law enforcement, put people at risk and are preempted under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. DOJ SUES NEW JERSEY OVER EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING ICE COOPERATION, EXPANDING SANCTUARY STATUS "For years, Connecticut communities have paid the price of these misguided sanctuary policies," Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the DOJ's Civil Division said in a statement. "This lawsuit seeks to end such open defiance of federal law." But Elicker contends that the lawsuit misrepresents the city's immigration policies. He said the city will fight the lawsuit and that he is confident they did nothing wrong. "The complaint that’s been submitted by the federal government has untruths in it and is misleading. There’s actually quotes from the executive order that have ‘dot dot dot’ where they don’t finish the sentence and the last part of the sentence of the executive order actually clarifies the beginning part," Elicker told Fox 61. After Elicker was elected mayor in 2020, he signed an executive order barring law enforcement from asking for the immigration status of anyone they are working with. READ THE FULL COMPLAINT FILED BY THE DOJ BELOW The mayor said his city and its employees have not taken any action to obstruct the federal government's efforts to enforce immigration laws. "Our employees are abiding by both city, state, and federal law with the executive order that we have, and we will continue to do that," Elicker said. HOCHUL ENDORSES LEGISLATION TO ALLOW NEW YORKERS TO SUE ICE AGENTS: 'POWER DOES NOT JUSTIFY ABUSE' Lamont said in a statement that state laws "do not prevent federal authorities from enforcing immigration law," adding that they instead "reflect a longstanding principle: the federal government cannot require states to use their personnel or resources to carry out federal enforcement responsibilities." "We will defend Connecticut’s laws vigorously against the complaints outlined in the federal government’s lawsuit. Our Trust Act and related policies are consistent with the Constitution and reflect our responsibility to govern responsibly, protect public safety, and uphold the rights of all residents," the governor said. "Connecticut respects the rule of law and the constitutional roles of both federal and state governments," he added. "Connecticut law enforcement prioritizes serious criminal activity and works every day to keep our communities safe, while also respecting constitutional protections afforded to residents and maintaining trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve." Tong, in a statement of his own, said the "sovereign people of Connecticut have exercised our right to pass state laws like the Trust Act that prioritize public safety and ensure that all people can trust and rely on law enforcement to keep us safe."  "It is a shame that the President and the Department of Justice are not focused on public safety but are wasting federal resources on attacking Connecticut with a baseless lawsuit that has no foundation in law or fact. Connecticut is not a 'sanctuary' state, whatever that means. This term is meaningless and has no basis in Connecticut law. We will defend Connecticut and Connecticut families and fight this lawless attack with every fiber of our being," he said. This is the latest effort by the DOJ to target sanctuary policies in cities and states across the country. Last month, a federal judge threw out a DOJ lawsuit accusing Colorado and Denver of interfering with the federal enforcement of immigration laws. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df2763d8d5dabda395c856 Chimp 'civil war' turns deadly in Uganda te 2026-04-15T05:51:31.937Z Chimp 'civil war' turns deadly in Uganda A chimp community in Kibale National Park has split into rival groups, with one attacking the other as researchers—including some in Arizona—search for answers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df274fd8d5dabda395c847 Cookbook release party promises to be ‘Extra’ te 2026-04-15T05:51:11.323Z Cookbook release party promises to be ‘Extra’ Chef Reilly Meehan Desert Design Week will kick off with NIGHT ONE: “A Little Bit Extra,” a cookbook release party with Chef Reilly Meehan that will offer high energy, big flavor and extra touches everywhere. Scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 4-7 p.m., in the Biltmore Fashion Park courtyard, 2502 E. Camelback Road, tickets are $55 and include a copy of the book and the experience. The book is Meehan’s love letter to “making everyday cooking feel like something worth showing up for.” Built on familiar flavors and crowd favorite ingredients, the book is packed with the small, smart moves he uses as a private chef to level up color, texture and flavor without overcomplicating the process. During the book release event, guests will enjoy bites from “A Little Bit Extra,” refreshments and fun experiences throughout, including a DJ, Chef Reilly signing books and meeting guests with his signature “a little bit extra” charm, plus a few surprises. Tickets are available online at www.desertdesignweek.com/chefreilly/alittlebitextra. “Desert Design Week is all about creativity and community, and Chef Reilly is an incredible local creative who is all about bringing people together around the shared joy of food,” said Desert Design Week creator Ruth Price. “Come ready to enjoy a beautiful evening on the Biltmore Fashion Park courtyard lawn, taste, toast, and leave with a signed book.” See the full lineup of Spring Desert Design Week events, taking place April 16-23, at www.desertdesignweek.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df24fbd8d5dabda395c7e2 Arizona woman arrested for alleged involvement in murder 45 years ago te 2026-04-15T05:41:15.633Z Arizona woman arrested for alleged involvement in murder 45 years ago Jean Trottier, 65, was arrested and faces charges related to a cold case from 1981 out of North Dakota, according to a local news outlet in the area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df0fd7d8d5dabda395c3c4 New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman who opened fire inside the school te 2026-04-15T04:11:03.607Z New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman who opened fire inside the school Newly released video shows the moment an Oklahoma high school principal confronted and tackled a gunman after he opened fire inside the school. The footage shows Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore confronting the suspect — identified as 20-year-old former student Victor Hawkins — after he walked into the building on April 7. Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation and was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition, authorities said. The video also shows someone opening a door and allowing the suspected shooter into the building. ARMY ROTC CADETS RECOUNT TAKING DOWN PRO-ISIS SHOOTER AT OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY: 'I COULD HAVE BEEN NEXT' The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) told KFOR-TV it does not believe the individual was working with the suspect. Investigators have not determined whether the person who opened the door was a student or staff member, a spokesperson said.  An OSBI spokesperson told Fox News Digital there are no other suspects in the incident. Authorities said the shooting unfolded around 2:21 p.m., prompting a lockdown until officers cleared the scene. Moore and other staff subdued the gunman until law enforcement arrived and arrested Hawkins. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by the outlet, Hawkins entered the school carrying two loaded semi-automatic pistols. TEXAS MAN TACKLED BY CHURCH SECURITY AFTER BRINGING LOADED GUN, AMMO TO HOUSTON SERVICE The affidavit states Moore ran to the lobby after hearing gunfire, where Hawkins allegedly fired at him, striking him in the leg. Moore then "wrestled with Hawkins on a bench in the foyer and was able to remove Hawkins’ pistol from his hand," according to the affidavit. Moore and other staff held the suspect down until officers arrived. Hawkins was charged last week with one count of shooting with intent to kill, one count of carrying a weapon into a public assembly, and two counts of feloniously pointing a firearm. GUNMAN OPENS FIRE AT HIGH SCHOOL IN TURKEY, WOUNDING AT LEAST 16 Court documents reviewed by the outlet show Hawkins studied the Columbine school shooting and told investigators he "wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did." After entering the school, Hawkins allegedly pointed a gun and yelled for people to "get on the ground," KFOR reported. He then pointed a gun at a student and attempted to fire, but the weapon malfunctioned, according to the affidavit. SHOOTING IN OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY HALL INJURES TWO; GUNMAN DEAD Hawkins attempted to clear the malfunction before later firing at another student, who raised his hands and pleaded not to be shot, the affidavit states. According to investigators, Hawkins lowered his weapon and told the students to leave. The OSBI said Moore and school staff acted quickly to stop the attack. ‘GOOD SAMARITAN’ DESCRIBES TACKLING TRANS SHOOTER AT RHODE ISLAND ICE RINK: ‘WENT FOR THE GUN’ "The principal of the school had noticed that an adult male subject, 20 years old, had stepped foot into the school with a gun," OSBI spokesperson Hunter McKee told KOCO-TV. "When the principal noticed this, he quickly stepped in, as well as other staff. The subject was able to fire multiple rounds, where the principal was hurt, but no one else was." "The actions of the staff and the principal stepping in as soon as they saw a subject with a firearm saved lives today," McKee added. Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df0fc4d8d5dabda395c3bb House avoids unprecedented four-member expulsion week as Swalwell and Gonzales resign instead te 2026-04-15T04:10:44.120Z House avoids unprecedented four-member expulsion week as Swalwell and Gonzales resign instead It may have been possible to bequeath this as "expulsion week." Instead, this might be "resignation week." The House has only expelled six Members in the history of the republic. But it was possible as recently as Monday that the House was primed to wrestle with a mind-boggling four expulsions. It takes a two-thirds vote to expel a Member. The House last expelled one of its own in late 2023: former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.). Before that, you have to go back to 2002 when the House kicked out late Rep. Jim Traficant (D-Ohio). 5TH ACCUSER COMES FORWARD AGAINST REP ERIC SWALWELL AHEAD OF EXPECTED RESIGNATION Here was the chopping block: Calls to expel former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) piled up after reports surfaced that he sexually assaulted a former aide and several other women. Swalwell initially said he would fight the allegations. Then he dropped his bid to become governor of California after a host of once close allies abandoned their support. Swalwell has now resigned, avoiding the ignominious scene of an expulsion. Then there was former Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas). At first, Gonzales denied an affair with an aide who committed suicide by setting herself on fire. Gonzales was locked in a tough primary runoff against Republican Congressional candidate Brandon Herrera. But after pressure, Gonzales finally dropped out of the runoff and isn’t standing for re-election. However, Gonzales intended to stay on until his term expired on January 3 next year. But now Gonzales is out the door, too. TWO DEMOCRATIC REPS CALL FOR SWALWELL TO EXIT CONGRESS AS CONTROVERSY SWIRLS AROUND HIS BID FOR CA GOVERNOR So two down, two to go. This is where things grow complicated. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) could face expulsion soon. In late March, the House Ethics Committee held a rare "trial," declaring she improperly obtained an astonishing $5 million in COVID relief funds. The Ethics panel will likely recommend a punishment for Cherfilus-McCormick next week. The full House doesn’t have to consider or adhere to the prescribed discipline. The congresswoman proclaims her innocence. She faces a criminal trial in Florida in February 2027. WHY ERIC SWALWELL WAS FORCED TO QUIT CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S RACE AFTER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS "The facts are indisputable at this point and so I believe it will be the consensus of this body that she should be expelled," forecast House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Rep. Greg Stuebe (R-Fla.) filed a resolution to bounce Cherfilus-McCormick from the body a few months ago.  And for the Republicans, there’s Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.). Mills is accused of "stolen valor" and exaggeration of his military record. But what triggered the current expulsion push is an allegation that the congressman struck his girlfriend in early 2025. A judge imposed a restraining order against Mills. However, police never charged the congressman. The Ethics Committee is also investigating whether he violated federal campaign rules. But the formal ethics probe of the Florida Republican isn’t as far along as the Cherfilus-McCormick inquiry. SWALWELL RESIGNATION COLLIDES WITH CHINA-LINKED SCANDAL AS CRITICS DEMAND FILE RELEASE Johnson is mindful of that fact. "With regard to Mills, I'm not sure the status of the Ethics Committee investigation and that's one of the things I'll be looking into today," said Johnson. Four troubled Members. Two Democrats and two Republicans. It was that parity which may have primed the House to take the unprecedented step of expelling those four Members before Swalwell and Gonzales announced their resignations. But a push to expel Cherfiulus-McCormick and not Mills creates a host of problems in the House. GONZALES HIT WITH EXPULSION VOTE THREAT AHEAD OF EXPECTED RESIGNATION It’s about the math. The House swore-in Rep. Clay Fuller (R-Ga.) on Monday night. Fuller won a special election last week to succeed former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) who resigned. That GOP gain is likely offset by an anticipated victory by Democratic Congressional candidate Analilia Mejia in a Thursday special election in New Jersey. This is a Democratic seat which has been vacant since New Jersey Gov. and former Congresswoman Mikie Sherill (D) resigned from the House last fall. With Swalwell and Gonzales out and Fuller in, the current breakdown is 431 Members: 217 Republicans and 213 Democrats. Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) dropped his affiliation with the GOP. The addition of Fuller and presumed win by Meija would make the breakdown 217 to 214 and one independent – with one vacancy, covering 432 Members. After the Swalwell and Gonzales resignations, the remaining open seat is a solidly Republican district in northern California, long held by late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.). He died in January. ERIC SWALWELL WAS CABLE NEWS STAR FOR YEARS BEFORE RAPID FALL FROM GRACE But what happens if the House moves against Cherfilus-McCormick and not Mills? That creates an imbalance between the parties – something which was lost when the potential expulsion of four Members was on the table. "What about this issue of parity," yours truly asked House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). "The issue of parity hasn't been something that we've had a conversation about. We've been working through what's in front of us today and that's what we're going to continue to do," replied Jeffries. LAWMAKERS PUT EXPULSION THREATS ATOP HOUSE AGENDA AS RETURN SETS UP HIGH-STAKES WEEK I followed up. "But isn't that a concern, though, if they take action against Cherfilus-McCormick? Her ethics process is further along than Mr. Mills," I asked. "The ethics process is still incomplete and we'll see what the Ethics Committee has to recommend next week," replied Jeffries. 'SMART DECISION': SWALWELL'S RESIGNATION SPURS PRAISE FROM BOTH PARTIES AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS EMERGE That’s in reference to the upcoming ethics panel meeting, recommending punishment for the Florida Democrat. It was one thing if the House may have bounced four Members, two Republicans and two Democrats, all at once. But it’s dicier now that Gonzales and Swalwell stepped aside. It’s further complicated considering the uneven status of the ethics inquiries regarding Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills. It seems that Congress is now in a period of establishing new precedents on a regular basis. A record-breaking government shutdown – only superseded by another record-breaking government shutdown. In addition, the House is experiencing a dramatic increase in the raw number of "censures" which it doles out to Members. Censure is the second-highest mode of punishment in the House, just below expulsion. JONATHAN TURLEY: ERIC SWALWELL'S ENABLERS KNEW THE TRUTH — AND PROTECTED HIM ANYWAY The House censured late Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) in late 2010. Prior to that, the House last reprimanded late Reps. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.) and Daniel Crane (R-Ill.) in 1983. But since 2021, the House has censured five Members: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) – when he served in the House – Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), former Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas). House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recently characterized the censure explosion as the "political" weaponization of the ethics process. It’s possible the House might not take any immediate action regarding Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills. Lawmakers from both sides may be more willing to expel one of their own – and maybe take one for the team on their side – if a similar outcome is guaranteed across the aisle. SWALWELL'S FALL FROM GRACE SPARKS DEMOCRAT RUSH TO RETURN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AMID SCRUTINY With such a tight majority, Republicans may not want to cede power to Democrats if the House expels a GOP Member as they try to cling to the majority. By the same token, it’s doubtful Democrats are willing to absorb a hit when they are within sneezing distance of the majority – if they don’t see a political equilibrium and document consequences for the Republican majority. Moreover, tracking where the votes lie for disciplinary action is nearly impossible. What further complicates this is whether any expulsion motion actually comes to a true, up/down vote. There are often motions "to table" or kill any resolution to impose discipline against a Member. The same with motions "to refer" or dispatch allegations against a Member to the Ethics Committee for additional scrutiny. For instance, the Ethics panel is all but done probing Cherfilus-McCormick and is investigating Mills. So it’s unclear what would happen with any possible motion "to refer." And let’s be frank: some lawmakers either really want to be on the record voting to discipline one of their colleagues or want no part of it at all. Resolutions to sit in judgment of a colleague is one of the hardest votes lawmakers take. Right up with a vote to go to war. That’s why some prefer the political fig leaf of a "motion to refer" or "motion to table" to an actual up/down vote to punish one of their own. So this could have been "expulsion week" on Capitol Hill. It’s certainly "resignation week." And if there’s no other disciplinary action, some lawmakers will be resigned to that outcome. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df0d57d8d5dabda395c319 Pima baseball manages just 2 hits in loss to Paradise Valley te 2026-04-15T04:00:23.606Z Pima baseball manages just 2 hits in loss to Paradise Valley Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df0affd8d5dabda395c28a ASDB caps teacher salaries at 10-year levels, ends guaranteed raises te 2026-04-15T03:50:23.982Z ASDB caps teacher salaries at 10-year levels, ends guaranteed raises Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69df01a4d8d5dabda395c0d1 Rodriguez goes 6 for 8, Camacho fans 10 as Aztec softball wins 14th straight te 2026-04-15T03:10:28.037Z Rodriguez goes 6 for 8, Camacho fans 10 as Aztec softball wins 14th straight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deff75d8d5dabda395c08d Triston James Crowther te 2026-04-15T03:01:09.815Z Triston James Crowther Triston James Crowther, 30, of Holbrook, was called home to the Lord on March 19, 2026.       He grew up and lived in Holbrook, where he worked at his family shop, Crowther’s Custom and Auto.       Triston was a wonderful son, brother, husband and father.       He is survived by his wife, Lia Hernandez; children, Aiden, Samuel, Jaxson, Amaya, Triston Jr. and Ava; and siblings, James, Natalia, Natasha and Natasia Crowther.       Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the American Legion Hall, located at 290 E. Iowa St., in Holbrook.       Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements. The post Triston James Crowther first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deff49d8d5dabda395c04a 'I feel so seen': UA playwright, astrophysicist both named Guggenheim fellows te 2026-04-15T03:00:25.368Z 'I feel so seen': UA playwright, astrophysicist both named Guggenheim fellows Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69defcefd8d5dabda395bfae Tucson's 'mushroom man' released by ICE after feds' citizenship challenge collapses te 2026-04-15T02:50:23.183Z Tucson's 'mushroom man' released by ICE after feds' citizenship challenge collapses Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69defa82d8d5dabda395bf1b Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts te 2026-04-15T02:40:02.859Z Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors second thoughts One investor who has backed both companies told the FT that justifying OpenAI's recent round required assuming an IPO valuation of $1.2 trillion or more — making Anthropic's current $380 billion valuation look like the relative bargain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def84cd8d5dabda395beaf Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation te 2026-04-15T02:30:36.136Z Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Fed as Pirro Defends Investigation The Justice Department’s criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve threatens to delay the confirmation of the next chair. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def5fbd8d5dabda395be3a ‘Bachelorette’ star Taylor Frankie Paul won’t face new domestic violence charges te 2026-04-15T02:20:43.752Z ‘Bachelorette’ star Taylor Frankie Paul won’t face new domestic violence charges Utah reality star Taylor Frankie Paul will not face new domestic violence charges, according to the Salt Lake County District Attorney's office. According to People, prosecutors claimed on Tuesday that they will not be pressing additional charges against Paul. In February, two Utah police departments opened separate domestic violence investigations involving Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Per the outlet, the press release stated that the incident happened more than two years ago, placing them outside the statute of limitations. Mortensen had also reported to police that Paul had scratched him during an explosive fight in February, while Paul claimed she was not the aggressor during that incident. The District Attorney's office noted that any additional domestic violence claims lacked "sufficient evidence to support filing criminal charges." TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL SAYS SHE'S LEAVING THE MORMON CHURCH AMID ‘HELL ON EARTH’ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCANDAL Paul previously pleaded guilty to assaulting Mortensen in 2023, which meant any new charges would have violated her parole. Fox News Digital has reached out to Paul and Mortensen for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. On March 25, authorities in West Jordan, Utah, told Fox News Digital that they were investigating allegations of domestic violence against Paul stemming from an incident in 2024, brought by her ex-boyfriend. 'BACHELORETTE' CASTING DISASTER: TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL SUITOR DROVE CAR IN WRECK THAT PARALYZED GOP CONGRESSMAN "The West Jordan Police Department is currently investigating an incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. The allegations were reported at the end of February 2026, and detectives have reviewed video believed to have been recorded in early to mid-2024," authorities confirmed. Police were reviewing multiple videos tied to the alleged altercation to determine details and timelines. "Investigators are actively working to gather and verify information and are in the process of interviewing those involved. At this time, no charges have been filed, as the investigation remains ongoing." Police in Draper, Utah, confirmed with Fox News Digital that a separate domestic violence investigation involving both Paul and Mortensen had been opened, with allegations on both sides having been reported on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Due to the domestic violence incident resurfacing, Paul's season of "The Bachelorette" was canceled. A spokesperson for Paul previously told Fox News Digital, following the cancellation of her season of "The Bachelorette," "Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives," the spokesperson continued. "Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story." The first domestic violence incident resulted in charges against Paul, who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in August 2023. Video of the incident was shared earlier this month by TMZ, and soon after, ABC announced that it would not be airing Paul's season of "The Bachelorette." Production on Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has also reportedly been halted following the resurfaced incident. Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def162d8d5dabda395bd4b Former UCLA gynecologist sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting patients at school te 2026-04-15T02:01:06.285Z Former UCLA gynecologist sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting patients at school A former doctor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), was sentenced to 11 years in prison Tuesday, after he was accused of sexually assaulting his patients as an obstetrician-gynecologist at the school. James Heaps, 69, pleaded guilty to 13 counts, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced in a news release, including six felony counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, five felony counts of sexual battery by fraud, and two felony counts of sexual exploitation of a patient. Throughout his 35-year career at UCLA, the university spent nearly $700 million to settle civil claims made against him. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life. APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS CONVICTION OF UCLA GYNECOLOGIST OVER ISSUE AT TRIAL Heaps's plea comes after an appeals court in California determined he was denied a fair trial in 2023 due to concerns that one juror did not speak enough English to adequately carry out their responsibilities. At the time, his attorney, Leonard Levine, told The Associated Press that, "justice is slow, but it’s finally been done." "I believe it's just a matter of time before he is totally exonerated," he added. Levine did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. FLASHBACK: EX-PATIENTS OF UCLA GYNECOLOGIST ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING THEM ARE ‘VOICE FOR SO MANY,’ LAWYERS SAY Prosecutors, however, framed the outcome differently. "Today marks the second time that we’re holding James Heaps responsible for the unconscionable crimes he committed while being entrusted with the safety of his patients," Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said, according to the release. "For years, Heaps exploited the sacred trust between a doctor and patient to prey on vulnerable victims during medical procedures. This sentence ensures that Heaps will finally be held accountable for the harm he inflicted under the guise of care. To the survivors: I hope today brings you closure knowing that the individual who violated your trust has been definitively brought to justice. To all survivors, please know that we believe you and we will fight for you." The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. In 2023, the doctor's former patients claimed he groped them, made suggestive comments, or conducted unnecessarily invasive exams at the college's student health center, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, or in his campus office. The women who filed lawsuits against Heaps claimed the school ignored their comments and allowed the abuse to continue. Fox News Digital's Greg Normand-Diamond contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69def14ed8d5dabda395bd42 Colorado highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather te 2026-04-15T02:00:46.695Z Colorado highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather At least 75 vehicles were ensnared in a massive, chain-reaction pileup on a Colorado highway Tuesday, authorities said. The crashes unfolded in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver, specifically near Loveland Ski Area, and followed a chaotic morning that saw six separate wrecks, mostly along the same highway, according to the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office.  Officials said the latest crash forced a two-way lane shutdown on Interstate 70, as photos released by the authorities showed emergency crews assisting drivers at the scene.   "The closure is due to a severe multi-vehicle crash on the east side of Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel that took place this afternoon," the Colorado Department of Transportation (CODOT) said. "There is currently no estimated time for reopening."  DRIVER HOPS CURB, STRIKES 9 STUDENTS DURING AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP IN IOWA According to the photos, the crashes appeared to have occurred on a snow-blanketed roadway, as winter weather may have created hazardous driving conditions in the mountain corridor. The area near Loveland Ski Area has also long been known as a major bottleneck on I-70, particularly as ski traffic converges with Denver-area commuters during the spring season. Officials have not yet reported any injuries. AT LEAST 2 STUDENTS KILLED, SEVERAL INJURED IN SCHOOL BUS CRASH IN TENNESSEE: 'A PARENT'S WORST NIGHTMARE' Earlier in the day, officials reported six crashes during the morning hours, with some involving single vehicles and others multi-vehicle collisions. Five of the crashes occurred on I-70 westbound near mile marker 221, with another reported on U.S. Highway 40.  The sheriff’s office indicated that all of those earlier incidents had been cleared before the major 75-vehicle pileup unfolded nearby on I-70 eastbound near mile marker 216. An hour later, the authorities shut down both lanes of the highway.  "Due to the severity of the crash, drivers approaching the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel should expect to be turned around for the next several hours," CODOT said.  "Bottom line, we need folks to slow down, increase following distance, and make it to their destination safely," the sheriff’s office said.  Colorado State Patrol is leading the crash investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deeefcd8d5dabda395bcf2 Recent small plane crashes in Arizona raise concerns, but experts urge perspective te 2026-04-15T01:50:52.784Z Recent small plane crashes in Arizona raise concerns, but experts urge perspective There were four plane crashes in Arizona this past week. Aviation experts say air travel is still safe. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deecb0d8d5dabda395bc3a Suspect arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked in Massachusetts mansion heist te 2026-04-15T01:41:04.068Z Suspect arrested after housekeeper tied up, attacked in Massachusetts mansion heist A suspect was arrested after a $20 million oceanfront Massachusetts mansion was broken into by two masked men, who allegedly attacked a housekeeper, tied her up and held her at gunpoint while reportedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in valuables. Emajae Brown, 25, was charged with home invasion, kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, larceny over $1,200, breaking into a building at nighttime with the intent to commit a felony, larceny of a motor vehicle and armed burglary. Brown was taken into custody in Gloucester and prosecutors argued he was a danger to the community, according to Boston 25 News. On the morning of March 28, a neighbor on Paine Avenue in Beverly, Massachusetts, called 911 to report a home invasion. POLICE HUNT ARMED SUSPECT AFTER HOUSEKEEPER BOUND, ATTACKED IN LUXURY MANSION HEIST: REPORT Investigators learned that two armed suspects had broken into the mansion and assaulted and tied up a housekeeper who was inside the home before leaving with several valuable items. The housekeeper was the only person home at the time of the incident. During the burglary, the suspects allegedly grabbed the housekeeper's phone and tossed it in the ocean, according to CBS Boston. They also allegedly made her find bleach and place valuable items in trash bags. "What they did to my housekeeper was just horrendous," homeowner Thomas Swan III told WCVB last month after the heist. "She was held at gunpoint, sometimes dragged by her hair, ultimately tied up and left in the garage. She’s really, really special, but truly traumatized by this, truly traumatized," he added. FORMER FBI AGENT SUGGESTS INSIDE JOB IN MASSACHUSETTS MANSION HEIST AS 'SPECIFIC AND VALUABLE' ITEMS STOLEN After the suspects left, the housekeeper escaped and went to a neighbor’s home to call for help. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later released. "She went on to tell investigators the suspect was pointing a firearm at her head and escorting her around the home," a prosecutor said in court on Tuesday, according to CBS Boston. One robber fled the scene with several valuables, including money and gold, in a Porsche stolen from the home. That vehicle was later located by police several miles away near a cemetery in Lynn. Ring cameras were able to locate Brown, who was tracked through phone surveillance to New York City, where he was allegedly meeting with a jewelry dealer, according to Boston 25 News. Local and federal authorities eventually found more than $300,000 and numerous gold items in his car, the outlet reported. Police also said Brown was the ex-boyfriend of another housekeeper who worked at the home. The prosecutor said they learned that Brown had an open domestic charge from an incident at the Encore Boston Harbor casino. Brown was ordered held without bail until the next hearing on April 21. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deec9cd8d5dabda395bc31 Raiders GM John Spytek admits to getting 'a few calls' about the No 1 pick ahead of next week's NFL Draft te 2026-04-15T01:40:44.654Z Raiders GM John Spytek admits to getting 'a few calls' about the No 1 pick ahead of next week's NFL Draft The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to make Fernando Mendoza, the national championship-winning quarterback from Indiana, the first overall pick in the NFL Draft next Thursday. But that hasn’t stopped teams below the Raiders at No. 1 overall from calling their phone about a possible trade up scenario. Raiders GM John Spytek spoke during a pre-NFL Draft news conference, during which he admitted to getting a "few calls" about the first overall selection his team owns. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Those teams know where they stand," Spytek said, via ESPN. Spytek said during the news conference that good trades can always materialize on draft night, sometimes even right before the pick. However, if a player stands out to the team, as Mendoza is believed to have done, the Raiders will turn down an offer. KIRK COUSINS DECLARES THE RAIDERS' UNIFORMS THE 'BEST JERSEYS IN PRO SPORTS' "If there’s a player that stands out that we feel it’s not worth losing, it’s not worth even picking up the phone, then we’ll just make the pick," Spytek added. "But if it’s a player that we’re not as excited about, or there’s a group of players that we would love to pick from, and we can get value for that, we’re certainly open to listening to that." All signs point to Mendoza, who has cemented himself as the best quarterback in this draft after an undefeated season at Indiana. It also became more apparent that a quarterback was needed for Las Vegas after reaching a deal with the New York Jets to reunite them with Geno Smith, who was their starter in 2025 following a prior deal with the Seattle Seahawks. The Raiders, however, did bring in Kirk Cousins after his release from the Atlanta Falcons, though his $20 million in guaranteed money on a whopping $172 million deal indicates he will serve as a mentor for whoever the Raiders bring in the building through the draft . Aidan O’Connell is also on the Raiders’ roster under new head coach Klint Kubiak. Kubiak is fresh off a Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks, serving as their offensive coordinator before taking this promotion following a one-year stint by Pete Carroll in Sin City. It didn’t go according to plan for Las Vegas, resulting in the first overall selection. But things are looking up for the silver and black, as Spytek used the team’s vast free agent cap room to sign the likes of center Tyler Linderbaum, linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, and wide receiver Jalen Nailor, among others. Now, Spytek and the franchise have their eyes set on improving the roster even more with potential cornerstone pieces through the NFL Draft. The Raiders possess 10 total picks, including the first overall selection, which is the first time they’ve had that slot since 2007. And those picks, if it's Mendoza or anyone else in the draft, will have to earn their roster spot and playing time like everyone else across the league. "Ultimately, this is a meritocracy, and the best guy will play," Spytek explained. "It’s just really hard to play really well at a young age. But we’ve seen plenty of quarterbacks do it recently. We added Kirk, we have Aidan, and we’ll see how it goes." The NFL Draft begins with the Raiders on the clock next Thursday in Pittsburgh. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69deea30d8d5dabda395bb9f JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event te 2026-04-15T01:30:24.055Z JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: “I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee803d8d5dabda395bb28 US military kills four alleged narco-terrorists in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific te 2026-04-15T01:21:07.433Z US military kills four alleged narco-terrorists in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing four alleged narco-terrorists, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). "On April 14, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X. "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations." "Four male narco-terrorists were killed during this action," SOUTHCOM said. ALLEGED NARCO-TERRORISTS KILLED AS US FORCES STRIKE SUSPECTED DRUG-TRAFFICKING VESSEL IN CARIBBEAN No U.S. military forces were harmed, the command added. SOUTHCOM did not immediately provide additional details about the identities of those killed or the specific groups involved. COAST GUARD SEIZES OVER 4,500 POUNDS OF COCAINE WORTH $34M FROM SUSPECTED NARCO-TERRORIST VESSEL ON EASTER The strike came after SOUTHCOM said Monday that it conducted another strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing two individuals believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking. The U.S. military has carried out dozens of strikes in recent months on suspected drug-smuggling vessels as part of a broader campaign to dismantle cartel-linked trafficking operations. SOUTHCOM is responsible for military operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including counter-narcotics missions aimed at disrupting drug trafficking networks that threaten U.S. interests. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee7dbd8d5dabda395bb12 Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology te 2026-04-15T01:20:27.507Z Vance Says the Pope Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee5a7d8d5dabda395ba9e Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism' te 2026-04-15T01:11:03.279Z Top United Nations Human Rights official points to reparations as the 'key to dismantling systemic racism' A top United Nations (UN) official on Tuesday pointed to reparations as the "key to dismantling systemic racism." The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, applauded reparations efforts across the world while speaking at the fifth session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent.  The efforts that Türk lauded during his speech were "anti-discrimination laws, the creation of independent human rights and equality institutions and steps towards reparations." CHICAGO SUBURB LOCALS HOPE REPARATIONS ADDRESSES 'AFFORDABILITY PRESSURES' AS BLACK POPULATION DWINDLES Highlighting the "daily discrimination" people of African descent are facing in the workplace, hospitals, classrooms, and interactions with law enforcement, Türk claimed that the situations are "the direct legacy of colonialism and enslavement." Türk called on Member States to take action, claiming that "Racism and dehumanising rhetoric" persists. Member States were asked to adopt "anti-racism laws, policies, and practices" to create more inclusive societies. The official reportedly also called on young people of African descent and members of civil society to "be included at all levels of decision-making and that "momentum towards reparatory justice should be maintained." Türk’s comments came after the UN adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and for member states to pursue reparations to rectify "historical wrongs" WHAT THE FIRST FEDERAL CHALLENGE TO A LOCAL REPARATIONS PROGRAM MEANS FOR OTHER CITIES "The slave trade and slavery stand among the gravest violations of human rights in human history – an affront to the very principles enshrined in the Charter of our United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, themselves born, in part, from these injustices of the past," Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said.  The implementation of reparations has been a growing trend in the United States, spanning from the east to west coast. Evanston, Illinois was the first local municipality to pass a reparations plan and then issue direct cash payments of $25,000 to local residents to address past racial housing discrimination. CINCINNATI MAY BE THE NEXT CITY TO FUND REPARATIONS PROGRAM WITH MARIJUANA TAX MONEY Not too far from Evanston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is gearing up to issue reparations in some form after launching a community engagement effort called "Repair Chicago" to gather experiences of harm of Black residents. On the state level, the Illinois state commission is looking to implement reparations for Black residents after releasing a report that lays out what it called the state's history of harms against them in March. Despite efforts to issue reparations, some of these programs are facing obstacles due to budgetary or legal pressures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee593d8d5dabda395ba95 Docs show migrant accused of killing Loyola student was flagged as flight risk before release te 2026-04-15T01:10:43.399Z Docs show migrant accused of killing Loyola student was flagged as flight risk before release The House Judiciary Committee released internal Border Patrol documents on Tuesday, showing that a Venezuelan migrant now charged in the killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman was flagged as a flight risk and had no valid asylum claim before being released into the U.S. in 2023. Jose Medina-Medina, 25, is accused of fatally shooting 18-year-old Gorman in Chicago in March. Fox News Digital previously reported that Medina-Medina, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was apprehended at the southern border in 2023 and later released into the country under the Biden administration. In a post on X, House Judiciary Republicans said the documents show officials released a migrant they described as dangerous despite warning signs. SHERIDAN GORMAN'S UNIVERSITY NEWSPAPER TOUTS ICE TRACKER AFTER FRESHMAN ALLEGEDLY MURDERED BY ILLEGAL ALIEN "The subject is a native and citizen of Venezuela by virtue of birth," the document reads. "The subject is a migrant illegally present in the United States, have no immigration documents in their possession nor have or anyone else filed a petition on their behalf. Subject has close family ties or roots in this country yet are likely to abscond." Additional records state the subject had no valid U.S. address or identification and was unable to provide a verifiable point of contact. The documents also detail the circumstances of Medina-Medina’s apprehension at the border. FACIAL RECOGNITION HELPED CRACK ALLEGED STUDENT MURDER BY ILLEGAL MIGRANT – NEW BILL COULD BAN IT: RET. COP "A Border Patrol Agent encountered subject in the El Paso Border Patrol Sector area of responsibility," the document read. "A Border Patrol Agent determined this subject had unlawfully entered the United States from Mexico, at a time and place other than as designated by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security of the United States. "After determining that the subject was an undocumented migrant who illegally entered the United States, the subject was arrested and transported to the Central Processing Center (CPC) in El Paso, Texas for further processing using the [redacted] Systems," the document continued. "The subject was asked and responded that they do not fear harm or persecution should they be returned to their native country." Despite those findings, the documents show he was processed for a Notice to Appear and released on recognizance "due to lack of space," under the Immigration and Nationality Act. SLAIN DC INTERN'S MOM URGES SHERIDAN GORMAN'S FAMILY TO 'FIGHT BACK' AFTER OBITUARY OLIVE BRANCH Federal prosecutors on April 2 charged Medina-Medina with illegally possessing a firearm, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the federal charge, he faces state-level charges including murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and illegal possession of a weapon. Prosecutors said Gorman was with friends at a Rogers Park pier in the early morning hours of March 19 when she spotted Medina-Medina near a lighthouse and warned others. Authorities said Medina-Medina then chased the group and shot Gorman in the upper back as they fled. In a statement after charges were filed, the Gorman family said, "Sheridan was a real person—she had a future, a family, and a life full of promise." Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee328d8d5dabda395ba04 Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War te 2026-04-15T01:00:24.887Z Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee10ad8d5dabda395b996 DOJ seeks to vacate Jan 6 convictions in sweeping move tied to Trump order te 2026-04-15T00:51:22.319Z DOJ seeks to vacate Jan 6 convictions in sweeping move tied to Trump order The Department of Justice on Tuesday filed motions to vacate the convictions of several high-profile defendants involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. The filings, submitted to the Court of Appeals by the United States, specifically seek to vacate criminal judgments against identified members of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys organizations, most of whom were convicted of seditious conspiracy. "In the Executive Branch’s view, it is not in the interests of justice to continue to prosecute this case or the cases of other, similarly situated defendants," federal prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia wrote in one filing. The move follows a presidential proclamation on Jan. 20, 2025, when President Donald Trump commuted the prison sentences of the defendants to "time served," allowing them to be released without serving additional time.   DEMS WHO PRAISED COP FOR KILLING J6 PROTESTER NOW CONDEMN ICE FOR SHOOTING MN AGITATOR Tuesday’s filings — which mark an attempt to clear some of the final charges still standing in the probe — also asked to dismiss the indictments "with prejudice," meaning the charges would be permanently dismissed and could not be brought again by the government.  VIRGINIA DEMS MANDATE JAN. 6 BE TAUGHT AS ‘VIOLENT INSURRECTION,’ BAN ELECTION FRAUD CLAIMS IN SCHOOLS At least eight primary defendants were named in two similar appeals filed Tuesday.   A major high-profile defendant referenced in the filings is Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, whom prosecutors previously said plotted to "oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power" when Trump lost the 2020 election. Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges. DOJ MOVES TO WIPE STEVE BANNON’S CONTEMPT CONVICTION TIED TO JAN. 6 PROBE Other mentioned Oath Keepers members include Kelly Meggs, the leader of the Florida chapter of the organization, as well as Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins. Among the Proud Boys members mentioned, Ethan Nordean, one of the group’s leaders, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after being convicted of seditious conspiracy alongside Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl, who are also named. The Justice Department is also seeking to vacate the conviction of Proud Boys member Dominic Pezzola, who was caught on camera smashing a Capitol window with a riot shield. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Officials noted that they are also filing similar motions for other related defendants in related cases. Hours after returning to office in January, Trump either pardoned or commuted the sentences of nearly all individuals convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. More than 1,500 people were arrested in connection with the protest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee0f6d8d5dabda395b98d Former Swalwell ally says longtime friendship with him 'clouded my judgement' as rumors swirled in DC te 2026-04-15T00:51:02.719Z Former Swalwell ally says longtime friendship with him 'clouded my judgement' as rumors swirled in DC One of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's, D-Calif., closest friends in Congress said their tight-knit relationship "clouded his judgment" regarding rumors that swirled about the ex-lawmaker for years in Washington, D.C. "Eric Swalwell lied to all of us," Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., said at an impromptu press conference in his office. "He lied to the most powerful people in this country and they trusted him. They trusted him with some of the most sensitive spots in our government, whether it was on Judiciary Committee, Intel Committee, impeaching Donald Trump." "And that clouded my judgment, my friendship with him," he continued. "Our family's friendship together with him clouded my judgment. And I was wrong. I deeply, deeply regret that." SWALWELL OUT AMID SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS AFTER 13 YEARS IN CONGRESS It’s a sharp pivot for Gallego, given that the two had a familial-like relationship. Just last week, Gallego defended Swalwell online against allegations of misconduct, which he later said he regretted. Their kids went to baseball camp together, they babysat one another’s children, and Gallego even jumped on board as national chair for Swalwell’s failed 2020 presidential bid. But after a bombshell report from the San Francisco Chronicle alleged that Swalwell sexually assaulted a former staffer, his former friend is no longer sticking up for him. SWALWELL'S 'BEST FRIEND' IN CONGRESS TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL ALLEGATIONS TORPEDO HIS POLITICAL CAREER In the days since that report surfaced, five people in total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct or rape. Gallego, while heaping blame on Swalwell and apologizing to his alleged victims, maintained that he had no knowledge of the alleged behavior. He noted, however, that rumors had circulated about Swalwell — and other past lawmakers — in the nation’s capital for years. When pressed on the nature of those rumors, Gallego said Swalwell was "flirty," but nothing along the lines of the allegations that sank his gubernatorial bid and congressional career — nor activity that "I would say would rise to the occasion that I would be able to, you know, not talk to his wife the next day and be able to look her in the eye." When allegations began to surface online at the onset of Swalwell’s gubernatorial run, Gallego said Swalwell "manipulated" him into believing it was a smear campaign similar to the one used against him during his 2024 Senate race against Kari Lake. PELOSI, CALIFORNIA DEMS SLAM SWALWELL OVER BOMBSHELL SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS: 'INDEFENSIBLE' "He knew I came off a horrible race where I had to answer to my family. I have to answer accusations to best friends, to my kids. And he fed into that," Gallego said. "He fed into it and I fell for it like everyone else. I fell for the lies. I regret it, but that's what happened." The two spent significant time together — on official and private trips, on each other’s campaigns, and within the halls of Congress. When asked how it was possible that neither he nor other lawmakers who had known Swalwell for years — including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. — were aware, Gallego said "he became very good at being a predator." "And he clearly preyed on these women in different positions. And he became extremely proficient at lying to us, lying to his family, lying to his community," Gallego said. "You know, the nature of his job allowed him to travel. And we just did not fully understand … There's just no way we could have seen any of this." Facing expulsion and a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of his conduct, Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday. While he apologized to his family and constituents, he doubled down against the accusations leveled against him. "I will fight the serious false allegations made against me," Swalwell wrote in his resignation letter. "However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dee0cfd8d5dabda395b979 House Passes Air Safety Bill, Setting Up Clash with Senate te 2026-04-15T00:50:23.206Z House Passes Air Safety Bill, Setting Up Clash with Senate Senate leaders say key provisions fall short of what is necessary to prevent aircraft from midair collisions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dede8bd8d5dabda395b90a Kylie Jenner goes topless on Instagram for latest fashion launch te 2026-04-15T00:40:43.855Z Kylie Jenner goes topless on Instagram for latest fashion launch Kylie Jenner is stripping back the layers to reveal her most personal project yet. The 28-year-old reality icon took to Instagram on Monday to announce the latest drop for her fashion label, Khy. Posing topless in a minimalist portrait, Jenner used her hands to cover her chest while showcasing a sparkling rhinestone tattoo on her upper arm that read, "I Heart LA." With her long, dark hair cascading down and a soft, bronzed makeup look, the mogul used the bold imagery to signal a "wiped clean" era for the brand’s social media. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The Kylie Cosmetics founder revealed in her caption that the upcoming collection is a tribute to her roots. "Born in LA <3 this new collection for @khy is very personal to me," she wrote to her 390 million followers. "It’s inspired, designed, and almost all of it made here in Los Angeles. i can’t wait for this and everything we have coming this year and beyond! .. from LA to wherever you are. xx ky" Since its debut in November 2023, Khy has aimed to bridge the gap between high-end luxury and everyday streetwear by partnering with emerging designers. People was the first to report the brand’s massive commercial appeal at launch, noting that the label netted over $1 million in sales within its very first hour. This latest "Born in LA" collection marks a shift toward domestic production, with Jenner emphasizing that the pieces are manufactured locally. KIM KARDASHIAN FACES PARENTING POLICE OVER PRAISING SON'S 'DANGEROUS' E-BIKE TRICK The topless announcement comes on the heels of a busy festival season for the star. Jenner spent the weekend at Coachella, where she was spotted alongside longtime friend Hailey Bieber. In a photo shared from the Indio, California, festival, Jenner leaned into the lingerie-as-outerwear trend, sporting a sequined bra top with long fringe paired with baggy, light-wash denim. Bieber stood beside her in a coordinating casual look as the duo enjoyed the desert performances. KYLIE JENNER DAZZLES IN DARING WHITE STRING BIKINI FOR POOLSIDE PHOTOS While her fashion remains on the cutting edge, Jenner recently admitted that her personal life is becoming increasingly centered on family. Speaking on the April 1 debut episode of Kid Cudi’s Big Bro podcast, she revealed that she recently sat down with her 8-year-old daughter, Stormi, to watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians for the first time. "I sat her down, and I'm like, 'We started a television show when I was a year older than you, and that's why we're all in this together because we were all on the show together,'" Jenner recalled. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The star confessed that watching the early footage left her deeply affected. "I was so emotional after," she reflected in the interview. "I don't know what hit me, but I was like weeping in my bed. Like I don't know why that happened to me. I was just like maybe it's like my daughter being the same age as I was and just seeing like my family, and I'm like, you know, just feeling so grateful for all that we've built and like but also mourning like that closeness when we were all kind of living under the same roof." JUSTIN BIEBER'S $10M COACHELLA COMEBACK DRAWS BACKLASH AFTER HE PLAYS YOUTUBE VIDEOS DURING HIS SET Jenner added that it was a "very emotional" experience that allowed her to travel back in time. "I didn't know it was going to hit me like that," she said, noting that she fast-forwarded through "inappropriate" parts of the show for her daughter. Beyond the nostalgia, Jenner noted that her children remain the primary force that keeps her centered. "I have my family. I have my kids that I go home to that love me so much and have no idea what's going on in this world," she said. "They definitely keep me grounded." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dedc34d8d5dabda395b87b Captains of Boat That Capsized Near San Diego Plead Guilty to 4 Deaths te 2026-04-15T00:30:44.301Z Captains of Boat That Capsized Near San Diego Plead Guilty to 4 Deaths The boat was carrying 19 migrants from Mexico to Southern California when it overturned in May 2025, the authorities said. Two of the victims were children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69dedc20d8d5dabda395b872 Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race te 2026-04-15T00:30:24.847Z Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded9dbd8d5dabda395b802 TPUSA reporter attacked at ICE protest warns a dark new line has been crossed in America’s political wars te 2026-04-15T00:20:43.846Z TPUSA reporter attacked at ICE protest warns a dark new line has been crossed in America’s political wars A conservative reporter who was assaulted while covering an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis said she is determined to see those responsible held accountable, warning that the attack reflects a broader threat to free speech. "This is not a right-wing issue," Frontlines TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez told Fox News Digital. "These people are just violent extremists who have been getting away with lawlessness for far too long and they think that this is how they're allowed to operate now." Hernandez was covering a protest outside the Whipple Federal Building on April 11 when demonstrators surrounded her after learning she was affiliated with Turning Point USA, the conservative organization founded by Charlie Kirk. She said she told protesters she was there only to observe and record, but the situation escalated after a protester identified as William Kelly began "violently screaming" at her, drawing more attention from the crowd. PASTOR SPEAKS OUT ON HARROWING CHURCH INVASION THAT SENT CONGREGANTS FLEEING IN TERROR Kelly, who goes by the online name "DaWokeFarmer," has been involved in several anti-ICE protests around the country and faced charges for his alleged role in storming a church in St. Paul in January. Kelly denied he was violent in videos posted to social media after the incident and said he was exercising his First Amendment right to protest. Hernandez said protesters blew horns in her face, yelled obscenities and waved adult novelty products in front of her as she tried to shield herself. She alleged that local activist Christopher Ostroushko came up behind her, pushed her and screamed in her ear, while his daughter, Paige Ostroushko, blew a whistle in her ear. Hernandez said that despite repeated attempts to leave, she was blocked and attacked multiple times. FOR YOUNG TPUSA FAITH EVENT ATTENDEES, MINNESOTA CHURCH STORMING IS A SACRED LINE CROSSED "She pushes me down again. Her mom then comes and accuses me of hitting her daughter and then her mom decides to come and try to attack me," Hernandez said. "I'm still walking out at this point and I'm telling them, do not touch me. The father then comes down and violently slams me to the ground from behind. I get back up again and the first thing I see is Paige back in front of me. And at that point I was like, okay, I guess I'm going to have to fight my way out of this crowd because they're not letting me leave." After what she estimated were four or five separate attacks, Hernandez said a deputy stepped in and escorted her to a police vehicle for protection. She said she suffered minor injuries. Hernandez said the episode was especially jarring because, in her view, it crossed a line that should never be crossed. "There is an aspect that or a threshold that has been passed now," she said. "Typically in the United States, typically in the West... it's a basic common thing that men don't attack women that are unarmed and not touching them. So a threshold has been passed with that and that was why this was so jarring to me." Hernandez said the incident was not the first time she had been assaulted while covering protests and that she now plans to travel with security. "The left wing has been the biggest proponent of violence and silencing the voice of their opposition. This is nothing new, and it is an attack on our First Amendment rights," she told Fox News Digital. "These people are just violent extremists who have been getting away with lawlessness for far too long, and they think that this is how they're allowed to operate now." JOURNALIST ATTACKED DURING MINNEAPOLIS BLOCKADE SAYS ANTI-ICE AGITATORS TRIED TO ‘DETER' THE TRUTH Hernandez intends to pursue accountability not only for herself, but for journalists more broadly. "I want full charges brought forward in every single way, shape or form," Hernandez said. "This isn't just about me," she continued. "It doesn't matter if you are on the right or the left, they are going to attack you because they do not want to be filmed committing criminal activity... and I hope that the administration understands that and uses the full force of the law to bring forth justice." Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon confirmed on X that the FBI has opened an investigation into the assault on Hernandez. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital that the case remains under investigation and that it recommended charges Monday against Paige Marie Ostroushko, Lorenzo Amadeo Garcia and Christopher Ostroushko in connection with the assault of a journalist. The office also said separately, another suspect would separately be charged for striking a deputy with a train horn. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital it had received three case submissions on Monday, and they are "currently under review for potential charging." Attempts were made to contact Paige Marie Ostroushko, Lorenzo Amadeo Garcia, Christopher Ostroushko and William Kelly for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded7d5d8d5dabda395b799 Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Director Gabby Vera resigning te 2026-04-15T00:12:05.864Z Lake Havasu City Parks and Recreation Director Gabby Vera resigning Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded7c2d8d5dabda395b790 Election could cost county $39,689 more with equipment fee increase te 2026-04-15T00:11:46.106Z Election could cost county $39,689 more with equipment fee increase This year’s elections could cost the county almost $40,000 more than during the 2024 fiscal year, as the Mohave County Elections Department proposes a fee increase for the future replacement of election equipment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded7abd8d5dabda395b76b Suspect in Sam Altman Molotov cocktail plot cries meltdown, not attempted murder, as judge keeps him locked up te 2026-04-15T00:11:23.575Z Suspect in Sam Altman Molotov cocktail plot cries meltdown, not attempted murder, as judge keeps him locked up A Texas man accused of firebombing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home was held without bail Tuesday as his lawyer claimed he was in a mental health crisis. Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, appeared in a San Francisco courtroom but did not enter a plea on multiple charges, including attempted murder. A judge granted a delay in his arraignment, and he is due back in court May 5. His public defender, Diamond Ward, pushed back hard on the prosecution’s case, saying Moreno-Gama has autism and was experiencing an "acute mental health crisis" at the time of the alleged attack. "This case is a property crime, at best," Ward said, accusing prosecutors of overcharging her client and suggesting the charges were influenced by Altman’s high profile. HEIRS OF MOTHER STRANGLED BY SON ACCUSE CHATGPT OF MAKING HIM DELUSIONAL IN LAWSUIT AGAINST OPENAI, MICROSOFT Prosecutors say the attack was anything but minor. Authorities allege Moreno-Gama traveled from Texas to San Francisco in a planned, targeted attempt to kill the OpenAI CEO. Early Friday morning, he allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at Altman’s home, setting an exterior gate on fire before fleeing on foot. No one was injured, and officials have not said whether Altman was home at the time. Less than an hour later, investigators say Moreno-Gama showed up at OpenAI’s headquarters about three miles away, where he allegedly threatened to burn the building down and kill anyone inside. Surveillance video captured him throwing a chair at the glass doors, according to police. FBI RAIDS TEXAS HOME OF SUSPECT ACCUSED OF THROWING MOLOTOV COCKTAIL AT SAM ALTMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO HOUSE He was arrested outside the building, where authorities say he was carrying a jug of kerosene, a lighter and writings outlining his hostility toward artificial intelligence. Sources familiar with the investigation previously told Fox News the suspect was carrying what they described as a manifesto — a multi-part document that included a list of AI executives and investors, along with their names and addresses. GOT A TIP? "This was not spontaneous. This was planned, targeted and extremely serious," FBI San Francisco Acting Special Agent in Charge Matt Cobo said. FOLLOW US ON X San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has charged Moreno-Gama with two counts of attempted murder, alleging he targeted both Altman and a security guard at the residence, along with multiple arson-related offenses. She has said the charges carry potential penalties ranging from 19 years to life in prison. Federal prosecutors have also filed charges, including possession of an unregistered firearm and destruction of property using explosives, which could add decades to any sentence if he is convicted. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "We are at the beginning of this investigation, but if the evidence shows that Mr. Moreno-Gama executed these attacks to change public policy or to coerce government or other officials, we will treat this as an act of domestic terrorism," U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Craig Missakian said Monday. Meanwhile, FBI agents raided Moreno-Gama’s home in Spring, Texas, on Monday, with Fox News on the ground as agents collected evidence for several hours. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Officials say the suspect’s writings also included threats against other leaders in the artificial intelligence industry, raising broader concerns about escalating rhetoric surrounding the rapidly evolving technology. Even groups that have warned about the risks of AI condemned the violence. The Future of Life Institute said intimidation has "no place" in the debate, while PauseAI said the suspect had no formal ties to the organization. Prosecutors, however, are framing the case as a clear warning, urging cooler public discourse as tensions around artificial intelligence continue to rise. Fox News' Brooke Taylor, Greg Wehner, and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded797d8d5dabda395b762 Amanda Peet says parents compared her acting dreams to being a ‘hooker’ te 2026-04-15T00:11:03.953Z Amanda Peet says parents compared her acting dreams to being a ‘hooker’ Amanda Peet’s parents weren’t impressed when she first told them she wanted to be an actor. "I feel like they saw acting in the beginning similar to just ‘Oh, so you want to start modeling or you want to be a hooker,’" she told Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett on the "Smartless" podcast on Monday. Her parents were "as far from the entertainment business as you could possibly be," Peet added, explaining that her father was a corporate lawyer and her mom was a social worker and psychotherapist. Peet said that she also had terrible stage fright surrounding anything "high brow," but when she’d audition for anything "low brow," like a chapstick commercial or a soap opera, she could "kill it." 'BAYWATCH' STAR NICOLE EGGERT UNDERGOES MAJOR CANCER SURGERY AFTER ALARMING TEST RESULTS "And so then I was undoing what I wanted to portray to my parents," she admitted. "I’d be like ‘I’m on a Skittles commercial,’ and they’d be like ‘I rest my case.’" Her parents did relent somewhat, she said, with her mom helping her find an acting class when she turned 13. Peet said she did all the school plays at her tiny high school and was one of the best singers there, "which is saying nothing." HEATHER GRAHAM SAYS HER ‘CONTROLLING,’ ‘REALLY RELIGIOUS’ FATHER TRIED TO KEEP HER OUT OF HOLLYWOOD "And then as soon as I got to college, I started — I sort of walked in confidently to all these auditions, and I never got a single play. I auditioned for 20 plays. It was as if they had already decided, they already had their own clique." She called herself a "self-hating actor." "I couldn’t quite admit that I wanted to do this as more than a hobby," she said. SHARON STONE BLASTS HOLLYWOOD’S NUDITY DOUBLE STANDARD IN FIERY INSTAGRAM VIDEO Once she got into an adult acting class with actor and teacher Uta Hagen, Peet said she finally was able to get an agent. And amid the excitement of finally getting representation, Peet said the rep walked her over to a corner of the room and told her she had a mustache.   "She was saying ‘Congratulations, we want to rep you,’ she started giving me the lay of the land. And then was like, ‘And we just wanted to know, so for your, you have a little bit of, you’ve got a mustache, a little bit here. We’re just wondering if…what can we do about that?’ ‘And boy, was she right.’" Peet told the co-hosts that she tried to get rid of the hair above her upper lip by any means necessary, including bleaching, waxing and hair removal cream. "You f---ing name it, I did it," she admitted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Peet got her breakthrough role in "The Whole Nine Yards in her late 20s, and went on to star in movies like "Something’s Gotta Give," "Saving Silverman," "Identity," "Identity Thief," and she currently stars in the Apple TV+ show "Your Friends & Neighbors." She said she has also found a lot of joy in working behind the camera. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Once I started writing a little bit, when I was shooting ‘The Chair,’ which, you know, when I was behind the camera and all the ladies like Sandra Oh had to get there earlier and I could roll in in my snowpants with my mustache and my hair and but still be the boss, I was like ‘This is f---ing great. What have I been doing this whole time?’" she said on the Netflix show she co-created about the chair of a college English department. "And it’s really fun to have last cut, final cut." The 54-year-old actress also discussed her breast cancer diagnosis that she received last fall while her parents were in hospice care. Her father Charles died in late 2025 and her mother Penny died in January 2026. "And I was very lucky. I’m clear, I did radiation," she explained, adding that her op-ed in the New Yorker last month was the first time she went public about her condition because she and her husband hadn’t told their children right away as they waited to find out how serious it was. "We didn’t want to tell the kids for a while until we knew whether I was going to do chemo and what the course of treatment was going to be, so I wanted to keep it a secret because I wasn’t even telling my children," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/69ded76fd8d5dabda395b751 Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China te 2026-04-15T00:10:23.979Z Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home