https://meenews.co/post/6ada2e672b01e86071e14a55 Slotkin's viral 'threat' to conservatives takes new twist as student moves to hold her accountable: 'Shocking' te 2026-10-22T15:40:23.902Z Slotkin's viral 'threat' to conservatives takes new twist as student moves to hold her accountable: 'Shocking' FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) is facing an ethics complaint filed to the United States Senate over comments she made earlier this month that many characterized as a "threat" to conservatives who are thinking about working for the Trump administration. During an Oct. 13 University of Chicago event, Slotkin drew criticism after a clip went viral showing her saying she wants to pursue "signature cases" against people who "enabled" President Donald Trump and push a "deterrence message" for young people. "I want young people coming out of school to say, ‘Should I go work for the Trump administration? Like, that sounds fun, I might get an opportunity.’ I want them to be like, ‘Lord, that might be buying myself a ton of problems that I don’t want, and so let me avoid participating in that,’" she said. "I want that deterrence message sent," Slotkin said. Slotkin is now facing an ethics complaint filed Thursday by Michael Bicksel, a University of Chicago student who first reported her remarks. The complaint was submitted to the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and argues that Slotkin proposed using congressional investigations and potential prosecutions to frighten young people away from serving in a Republican administration. FORTY-FIVE PERCENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS SAY VIOLENCE CAN BE JUSTIFIED TO STOP HATE SPEECH, POLL FINDS "Recently at an event at my college, the University of Chicago, Senator Slotkin laid out a legislative-oversight agenda that involved using the legal process to terrorize members of the Trump administration in order to ‘deter’ young people from going to work for it," Bicksel wrote. The complaint asks the committee to determine whether Slotkin’s comments amounted to "improper conduct which may reflect upon the Senate," a standard described in the Senate Ethics Manual as applying to conduct that may be unethical even if it does not violate a specific law or Senate rule. "As a college student and a conservative, this was a shocking thing to hear," Bicksel’s complaint reads. "A prominent U.S. Senator came to my college and laid out a goal that I and my peers should be afraid to serve our country in the executive branch. This is well below the standard of conduct expected of a U.S. Senator and deserves investigation by the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and appropriate subsequent disciplinary action." ELISSA SLOTKIN TELLS STUDENTS LIKE ME NOT TO WORK IN GOVERNMENT. DON’T LISTEN TO HER Bicksel argued that Slotkin’s comments were directed at students considering government service, rather than exclusively at people who commit crimes or engage in unethical conduct. "The substance of the ‘deterrence message’ is clear as day," Bicksel wrote. "Her target was ‘young people coming out of school’ (like me and my classmates) who are debating whether they should ‘go work for the Trump administration.’" "We are obviously not debating—as she subsequently tried to clarify—whether to go commit crimes or behave unethically," he continued. "Those who commit crimes should be punished for doing so. No one disagrees with that. All we are debating is public service, pure and simple, and Senator Slotkin says we should think twice about doing so because it might provoke the full power of the United States Senate." Slotkin, when pressed on the response to her comment on CNN, referred to the controversy as "manufactured outrage." "I think the thing that I’ve heard from my own Republican colleagues and peers, including interns and folks who work around the Hill who come to our events, they’ll tell you, 'I was worried," Slotkin added. "My parents were worried, you know. It’s really messy. I’m not sure what to get involved in.' Politics, in general, has become messy." The Justice Department is currently facing calls to investigate Slotkin over her remarks, Washington Examiner reported on Wednesday. Slotkin's communication director pointed Fox News Digital to a statement made by the senator on Tuesday when reached for comment. "Now, if you take a breath, this is all pretty crazy. A president from the Oval office is weaponizing our justice system against an American who clearly gets under his skin. And if he can do it to me, he can do it to anyone," Slotkin said. "His supporters use a coordinated play to threaten, intimidate, and silence anyone who speaks up. It’s a play to distract us from his failed economy, high gas prices, and the disastrous war he started with Iran. But if I’ve learned one thing from this past year, it’s that you have to push back." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2e652b01e86071e14a42 Arizona State hockey incident highlights need for athlete’s mental health support te 2026-10-22T15:40:21.129Z Arizona State hockey incident highlights need for athlete’s mental health support TEMPE – There is no guidance for what follows after a tragedy leaves a teammate on life support.  The story of Arizona State hockey player Matthew Mayich, who collapsed during a team workout on Aug. 20, has triggered more questions than answers. Were the appropriate safeguards in place for an outdoor workout supervised by a Green Beret who was brought in by the coach? If so, why weren’t the proper protocols followed? “There’s no playbook for what’s going on,” ASU center Sean McGurn said after the team’s home-opening series against Holy Cross at Mullett Arena had ended on Oct. 10. “We’re just happy playing hockey again.” While the attention has rightly focused on Mayich, who remains in a Valley hospital on life support, and the factors that led to the tragedy, another storyline involves Mayich’s teammates and the emotional challenges they face. They witnessed a teammate and friend collapse and be taken to a hospital in an ambulance. They heard his family’s attorney say he has “no chance of recovery.”  A supportive environment surrounding athletes is key, said Kristin Hoffner, an assistant dean and teaching professor at ASU’s College of Health Solutions. “​​I don’t want to speak to say that (the program was) perpetuating or creating a toxic environment. I don’t know,” Hoffner said. “But when you hear those stories of why (some of the players say) I didn’t want (speaking out) come back to me, or I didn’t want to get in trouble, or I didn’t want to have my playtime (affected), or whatever, attacked, that creates a place that isn’t psychologically safe.” It’s unhealthy when athletes don’t have an outlet or a place where they feel psychologically safe, Hoffner said. Although physical injuries in sports are often visible to teammates, coaches and spectators, an athlete’s mental and emotional challenges can be less obvious. Even though access to mental health services has improved, a 2023 study by the NCAA of over 23,000 college athletes revealed that many feel less comfortable talking to their coaches about mental health issues compared to speaking about physical health issues. Additionally, 26% of male athletes reported they would feel inadequate seeking out a therapist for psychological help. Instead, they often turn to each other. “It’s been tough,” ASU forward Kyle Smolen said. “I think the best way we can deal with it is to be with each other at all moments and help each other get through it day by day.” Coaches and staff can influence how topics such as mental health are discussed within a team. Having resources available and team policies put in place can change how athletes access that support and address their concerns about seeking help. On Sept. 28, a group of seven ASU players sent a 26-page letter to Arizona State President Michael Crow disputing details that were revealed in the university’s review of the Aug. 20 workout that left Mayich on life support. The letter requested that the school put coach Greg Powers and the rest of his coaching staff on administrative leave while more in-depth investigations continue. It was also expressed in the letter that players had been wary of speaking out about the workout because of the potential retaliation from coaches and other staff. Powers has since left the team, with the university putting him on paid administrative leave on Sept. 30, and then agreeing to part ways with the longtime coach on Oct. 15. Hoffner said it’s common in sports culture to celebrate athletes who push through pain and adversity, but the focus on that toughness can make it harder for athletes to recognize when they need support. Athletes often feel they must downplay their emotions, which leads to avoidance when it comes to asking for help. Supporting athletes’ mental health means more than just making resources available. It means coaches sending a message that athletes can confide in them and ask for support without the fear of repercussions. The NCAA gives support to teams along with guidance on how to approach helping athletes’ mental health through multiple avenues such as providing team-wide, individual and community support. The NCAA also offers more structured resources on its website, offering multiple options for certifications, courses and steps programs can take to support athletes. Some of these provide training and educational programs that show coaches, staff and the athletes how to recognize and approach mental health concerns. “ASU provides comprehensive mental health support for all students including student athletes,” Aaron Krasnow, associate vice president/director of ASU Counseling Services, said in an email. Students at Arizona State can schedule same-day counseling appointments online. The school can provide students with continuous individual and group services through telehealth, messages or through the school’s 24/7 crisis line. “In addition, ASU student-athletes can work with counselors and psychologists who are specially trained in sports performance,” Krasnow said. Coaches can also play a big role in how athletes react to events. Hoffner said former ASU women’s basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne prioritized her players’ mental health and worked against the stigma of seeking mental health services. It’s easy for a school or coach to tell athletes that they’re there to support them. Giving that support is an entirely different thing, Hoffner said. Hoffner said Turner Thorne had athletes tell her they felt burned out and didn’t know what to do, so she did something almost unheard of in collegiate athletics: She told them to take a break. “She was like, ‘I put it on the athlete,’” Hoffner said, adding that Turner Thorne told them, “Don’t show up to practice. Don’t come. You know we will support you. We are here when you’re ready to come back, but go and take your break.” Turner Thorne’s approach gave athletes permission to prioritize their well-being without feeling as if they were letting their team down.  For athletes hesitant to seek support, the response from coaches and staff is important. “It’s not just telling the athletes you’re there for them, but then showing and the team can see that, you know, you’re there,” Hoffner said. As the effects of the Aug. 20 hockey workout continue to be felt, supporting athletes means considering not just their physical well-being, but also the mental toll that serious events can take on people surrounding them.  Access to support matters, but creating an environment where athletes feel safe enough to use those resources may matter even more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2e5c2b01e86071e14a0c Ohio’s Republican Governor Calls on Ramaswamy to Take Down Attack Ad te 2026-10-22T15:40:12.408Z Ohio’s Republican Governor Calls on Ramaswamy to Take Down Attack Ad The ad featuring the estranged mother of Vivek Ramaswamy’s Democratic opponent, Dr. Amy Acton, has been widely criticized, though Vice President JD Vance strongly defended it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2e5a2b01e86071e149f2 Shaq Puts Lakers’ $130 Million Center Above Every Big Man in NBA te 2026-10-22T15:40:10.447Z Shaq Puts Lakers’ $130 Million Center Above Every Big Man in NBA Shaquille O’Neal crowned a new Lakers big man after a perfect debut versus the Warriors, then gave him a nickname tied to Wilt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2e582b01e86071e149e9 Warriors Rookie Rips Luka Doncic After Technical in Lakers Blowout te 2026-10-22T15:40:08.694Z Warriors Rookie Rips Luka Doncic After Technical in Lakers Blowout Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg claimed he "lost respect" for Luka Doncic in the Lakers' blowout win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2e562b01e86071e149e0 Prostate Cancer Care Must Protect Life After Treatment | Opinion te 2026-10-22T15:40:06.886Z Prostate Cancer Care Must Protect Life After Treatment | Opinion Dr. Fernando Bianco argues for informed decisions that balance cancer control, side effects and quality of life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2e542b01e86071e149d7 What Is Ultra-Processed Food? FDA Pushed To Give Definition te 2026-10-22T15:40:04.940Z What Is Ultra-Processed Food? FDA Pushed To Give Definition Public health experts are urging the Trump administration to release a federal definition of ultra-processed foods. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2c0c2b01e86071e14980 'The Terminal List' season two features new Kip Moore track inspired by special operations world te 2026-10-22T15:30:20.096Z 'The Terminal List' season two features new Kip Moore track inspired by special operations world Country music star Kip Moore dropped new music for the hit series "The Terminal List." The popular series is based on a book series written by Jack Carr. It follows Navy SEAL James Reece on the hunt for revenge. Season one came out in 2022 with Pratt playing the lead character. Season two premiered on Oct. 21, and is based on Carr's "True Believer." 'THE TERMINAL LIST' SEASON 2 FIRST PREVIEW DROPS WITH CHRIS PRATT RETURNING AS NAVY SEAL JAMES REECE It also includes fresh music from Moore. Moore announced Wednesday on Instagram that he made a new song – "The Wolf" – for the second season of Pratt's series. "I was on a surf trip in Central America in January of 2024 when I got a call from Jared Shaw, who I now consider a friend, about The Terminal List. I hadn’t seen the first season at the time, but he asked if I'd read some of the scripts they were working on for season two and consider writing something for the main character. I immediately dove into season one and was hooked," Moore explained. He continued, "I've always been fascinated by the world of special operations and I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone willing to endure that level of training, and the sacrifices it takes. As I started reading through the scripts, I kept coming back to something Jared had scribbled in his notes: ‘It's like the battle between two wolves.’" "That idea really stuck with me. I’ve always been drawn to exploring the more complex, human side of those experiences rather than simply celebrating the heroism. I wanted to dig into the internal battles, the weight of what these individuals carry, and the toll those experiences can take on a person's mind and spirit. I tried to put myself in the character's shoes and write from that place, exploring what he might be wrestling with on a deeper level. That's really where ‘The Wolf’ came from," Moore finished. You can listen to the song below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. It's always great to see when worlds collide here at OutKick. We have lots of country music fans, and we have plenty of people who love action series. Now, they're coming together with Kip Moore making music for season two of Jack Carr's "The Terminal List." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It really doesn't get much better than that. Are you watching "The Terminal List"? Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2c0a2b01e86071e14977 Washington foster parents score legal victory after state demanded they use children's preferred pronouns te 2026-10-22T15:30:18.454Z Washington foster parents score legal victory after state demanded they use children's preferred pronouns A Christian couple who spent more than a decade caring for foster children is celebrating a major legal victory after Washington state agreed to change its licensing rules following a dispute over requirements that foster parents use children's preferred pronouns and comply with gender identity policies, even when those requirements conflicted with their religious beliefs. Shane and Jennifer DeGross told Fox News Digital in an interview Wednesday that the dispute began in 2022, when they attempted to renew their foster care license and discovered the state had changed its requirements concerning gender identity. The couple said they were willing to love and care for any child placed in their home but could not agree to certain state-imposed requirements they believed violated their Christian faith. "We were made aware that the state had updated and changed some of their requirements," Jennifer DeGross told Fox News Digital. "While we agreed that we would love and care for any child in our home, they had specific things that we could not agree to as Christians." DOJ BACKS NUNS CARING FOR DYING CANCER PATIENTS IN FIGHT AGAINST NEW YORK TRANS IDEOLOGY MANDATE Shane DeGross said the state required them to affirm the state's views on gender identity and human sexuality. "Those views directly conflict with the biblical worldview of human sexuality," Shane DeGross said. "So, as Christians, we just couldn't accept that. Our allegiance is to God and the truth of Scripture. And we just couldn't abide by what they were requiring us to affirm." Washington's licensing policies required foster parents to affirm and support LGBTQ children, including expectations concerning gender identity and the use of preferred names and pronouns. The DeGross family challenged the requirements on religious freedom grounds. Jennifer said the state eventually partially reinstated their license but restricted the ages of children they could foster. AUTISM PROVIDERS WARN FOSTER KIDS AT RISK FROM UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF TRUMP'S MEDICAID FRAUD CRACKDOWN "We felt like even when they reinstated a partial license to us that they were still discriminating against us," she said. "When a child reached 5, they had to be removed from our home," Jennifer said. "So not only was that upsetting to us, but that's not good for kids, right?" Jennifer argued that such a restriction could disrupt a child's placement even if the child had already spent years living with a foster family. PATRIOTS RB TREVEYON HENDERSON SLAMS STATE OVERREACH AFTER CATHOLIC FAMILY LOSES CUSTODY IN GENDER CASE "If we had had a child for a couple of years, and then they have to be removed just because they turned or reached a certain age, it's definitely not in the interest of children," she said. The legal battle resulted in a settlement under which Washington agreed to revise its foster care licensing rules, addressing the conflict between the state's gender identity requirements and foster parents' religious freedom claims. Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse, senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, told Fox News Digital that the DeGross' case should serve as a lesson for the rest of the country. "These foster care agencies, they have to respect the First Amendment rights of foster parents, as well as the children in the system and everyone that they work with," Widmalm-Delphonse said.  "So, states should be on notice from this settlement, as well as some of the other cases that we've seen like the Bates v. Pakseresht decision, that they have to respect First Amendment rights, they have to respect free speech rights, and the way you do that is you invite as many foster parents into the system as possible on the front end, and then you match at the back end according to children's individual needs or family's abilities, comfort level, things like that, which is what they've been doing for decades, and this settlement shows that they can continue doing that now," Widmalm-Delphonse added. WASHINGTON FATHER SUES SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR DENYING RELIGIOUS OPT-OUT FOR 5TH GRADER FROM LGBTQ INSTRUCTION Widmalm-Delphonse said that since the settlement, Washington State has a new proposed regulation, WSR 26-20-103, currently undergoing the public notice and comment process which would in part give foster parents like Shane and Jennifer DeGross a religious exemption. "This new rule, in part, would give foster parents like the DeGross's a religious exemption from any rule requiring them to violate their religious beliefs on gender or sexuality," Widmalm-Delphonse said. Shane DeGross told Fox News Digital, "It's a great victory in the sense that more Christians can be available to love and care for foster kids without fear of being excluded because of their religious beliefs." "It's a huge victory for kids that need a loving home," he added. "We are proud of the diversity of our foster parent and kinship caregiver community who have different cultures, religious beliefs, and lived experience," the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families said in a news release on the settlement. "We are grateful that they all open their doors and provide a loving home to children and youth in foster care." "This settlement agreement respects the religious beliefs of foster parents, while ensuring LGBTQIA+ youth are placed in an environment that is safe and supports their well-being," DCYF Secretary Tana Senn said. Fox News Digital reached out to the Washington DCYF for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2c012b01e86071e14925 Troy Jackson's Partner Slams Susan Collins for 'Upsetting' Attacks on Family te 2026-10-22T15:30:09.951Z Troy Jackson's Partner Slams Susan Collins for 'Upsetting' Attacks on Family Collins recently condemned a GOP ad which called Jackson a "freak" who has "two kids with his cousin." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2bff2b01e86071e1491c Ohio Governor Urges Ramaswamy to Remove Amy Acton Attack Ad: 'Just Wrong' te 2026-10-22T15:30:07.974Z Ohio Governor Urges Ramaswamy to Remove Amy Acton Attack Ad: 'Just Wrong' Ramaswamy has faced a wave of backlash over his campaign's latest attack ad against Democratic candidate Amy Acton. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada2bfc2b01e86071e148fc Spotify confirms Family Plan crackdown, but calls it a ‘routine improvement’ te 2026-10-22T15:30:04.969Z Spotify confirms Family Plan crackdown, but calls it a ‘routine improvement’ Spotify told investors its roll out of QR code verification to ensure Family Plan members live in the same household is not a "crackdown," just a routine improvement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada29b22b01e86071e148c1 Alleged sham marriage 'mastermind' caught on video saying sanctuary state is 'best place' for illegals te 2026-10-22T15:20:18.284Z Alleged sham marriage 'mastermind' caught on video saying sanctuary state is 'best place' for illegals The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts released a video of alleged sham marriage mastermind Jennifer Gonzalez detailing her pay-for-play scheme which officials say netted her over $6 million. The U.S. Attorney's Office accused Gonzalez of orchestrating fake marriages between U.S. citizens and illegal immigrants, charging the immigrants up to $40,000 per marriage. Gonzalez can be seen on a video recorded by a witness cooperating with federal law enforcement explaining how her scheme worked. FORMER USCIS OFFICIAL, ACCOMPLICE CHARGED IN ALLEGED $960K CITIZENSHIP BRIBERY SCHEME "They will come, I will present them to the wife, they're like, 'yes, I want them, not a problem, I'll be back in, I don't know, three weeks.' And they would leave and make me hold these girls for months," she explained. "The payment, it's agreed by both parties, OK? This is the first initial payment for the total amount of $38,000. Now, let me calculate that real quick. So $38,000 minus $3,000," she continued, while using a calculator. "That's going to give us $35,000. And then the day of the wedding, you have to bring me, what? $12,000. WOMAN EXPOSED RUNNING VISA FRAUD SCHEME SPANNING YEARS, POSING AS IMMIGRATION OFFICER "You and I are the ones in this contract, not nobody else. Because we don't want to get your wife and yourself into a...putting in paper about a fake marriage. You know what I mean? Does that make sense to you? Because if anything happened, we don't want them to have any proof that this was fake," she said. Gonzalez also explained to the witness, who she believed to be an illegal immigrant, that Massachusetts was the best place to go for illegal immigrants because of its sanctuary state status. BIDEN-APPOINTED JUDGE DEALS TRUMP ANOTHER SANCTUARY CITY DEFEAT IN MAJOR IMMIGRATION FIGHT "Massachusetts is best place for you to be. That is a fact," Gonzalez said. "You get health insurance. You get a lot of help as an immigrant here," she explained, adding, "Trump doesn't like this state because...the state defends us very much." She also revealed that she stopped arranging the marriages around 2025 because of increased federal immigration enforcement. BIRTH TOURISM SELLS AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP, AND TRUMP IS SHUTTING IT DOWN Gonzalez further told the witness that she owned multiple properties in the Dominican Republic, which she called "my country," and in Puerto Rico. "Miss Gonzalez got rich off selling the American dream, all the while investing her money in another country," Leah Foley, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, told reporters during a Wednesday press conference announcing the scheme. DOJ SAYS 11 MIGRANTS INDICTED IN MULTI-STATE SEX TRAFFICKING, DRUG, FIREARMS CASE While prosecutors described Gonzalez as the ringleader of the operation, authorities arrested four other co-conspirators involved in the scheme. Fox News Digital's James Cirrone contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada29aa2b01e86071e14866 Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball Takes Shots at Brother Lonzo Over 'Travel' Allegation te 2026-10-22T15:20:10.392Z Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball Takes Shots at Brother Lonzo Over 'Travel' Allegation LaMelo Ball responds to a viral moment and his brother Lonzo's reaction after making headlines in his Timberwolves debut. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada29a82b01e86071e1485d Wizards Do Something They Haven’t Done in 1,423 Days After Bucks Win te 2026-10-22T15:20:08.525Z Wizards Do Something They Haven’t Done in 1,423 Days After Bucks Win Anthony Davis delivered in his Wizards debut, and a win over the Bucks ended a streak Washington carried since 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada29a62b01e86071e14854 Irish Grandparents Warned Against Hugging Children in Consent Ad te 2026-10-22T15:20:06.686Z Irish Grandparents Warned Against Hugging Children in Consent Ad Irish politician Jim O’Callaghan said the ad was “inappropriate” and “demeaning to grandparents.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada29a42b01e86071e14834 Investors break down how founders can raise a Series A today te 2026-10-22T15:20:04.545Z Investors break down how founders can raise a Series A today Raising a Series A these days isn't so simple — top investors break down what founders need to know now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada27772b01e86071e147f2 LaMelo Ball gets away with egregious travel during Timberwolves season opener, immediately trash-talks fans te 2026-10-22T15:10:47.148Z LaMelo Ball gets away with egregious travel during Timberwolves season opener, immediately trash-talks fans If NBA referees called every travel they saw, games would never end, but blowing the whistle every now and again to remind players that they can't take an infinite number of steps would be appreciated by all involved. Unfortunately, the exact opposite precedent was set during the season opener between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat on Wednesday. LaMelo Ball put on an impressive performance in his official debut for Minnesota, scoring 21 points and dishing out six assists in his team's 131-106 victory on the road, but three of his 21 points should not have counted. Just over three minutes into the first quarter, Ball dribbled around a well-set screen that got his defender off balance. Instead of driving towards the basket, he opted to pick his spot beyond the three-point line, but forgot to put the ball on the floor on his way there. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Ball appeared to take every bit of four full steps without taking a dribble. The carry was so egregious that each of the announcers on the broadcast couldn't help but call out how bad the no-call was. The 25-year-old guard immediately talking trash to some courtside fans after he made the three made the whole scene that much worse. Then again, Ball and essentially every other player in the league have gotten away with traveling with the basketball throughout their NBA careers. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW-UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Oftentimes, the missed travel calls take place with players driving to the basket and getting away with an extra half-step while carrying the basketball. For Ball not to get whistled while standing well beyond the three-point line is a bit of a surprise, even by NBA standards. As for the contest itself, the Timberwolves looked as good and entertaining as expected with their new two-headed monster of Anthony Edwards and Ball in the 25-point win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Edwards finished the night with 45 points, including nine made three-pointers, to go along with 10 rebounds. While the duo of Ball and Edwards combining for 66 points stands out, maybe the most promising stat line to look at if you're a Minnesota fan is that the two only turned the ball over five times total in the win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada27722b01e86071e147e9 Leavitt opens up on helping Trump find new press secretary after Zacharia debacle: 'Wasn't for her' te 2026-10-22T15:10:42.049Z Leavitt opens up on helping Trump find new press secretary after Zacharia debacle: 'Wasn't for her' MANCHESTER, N.H. - Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says she is helping President Donald Trump choose his next press secretary after his first pick for the job lasted just five days. "I've offered my help to the president to help him select someone who can serve him and the country well," Leavitt said Wednesday evening in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. Leavitt served as Trump's press secretary from the start of the president's second term until Aug. 27, when she stepped down from the demanding role to spend more time with her two young children, including a daughter who was born in May. Her successor, political commentator Katie Zacharia, took over earlier this month, but lasted just five days in the role, making her the shortest-serving White House press secretary in U.S. history. TRUMP'S NEW PRESS SECRETARY OUT OF A JOB JUST DAYS AFTER ROCKY DEBUT "White House press secretary is a tough job. I know that because I did it, obviously for almost two years, and many people say it's one of the hardest jobs in politics," Leavitt emphasized. She noted that the job "takes a lot of preparation and sometimes you don't know how someone will perform until they go out there." "We wish Katie the best. The job obviously was not for her, but we wish her and her family well," Leavitt added. When it comes to whom Trump will choose next for the position, Leavitt said the president "is continuing to look over options. There's a lot of people who want that job. It's an amazing job. It provides you with incredible opportunities." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Asked what advice she's offered to Trump, Leavitt said, "I'll keep my private counsel to the president private, but I do obviously talk to him about what the job entails, and he knows it very well." "Nobody understands the press better than Donald Trump. He knows he needs someone who is tough, who is smart, who understands his policies, who is loyal, and who can go out there and put up a fight," she added. Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, served as an intern in the Trump White House after graduating from Saint Anselm College in 2019. She later became an assistant White House press secretary at the end of Trump's first term. After Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election, Leavitt worked as communications director for Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York. She then served as spokeswoman for the Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc. before taking over as press secretary for Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. After being named White House press secretary following the 2024 election, Leavitt made history as the youngest person ever in the role. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Leavitt also ran for Congress in 2022, winning a heavily contested GOP nomination in New Hampshire's 1st District before losing the general election to incumbent Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Asked if she might make another run for public office in her home state when Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan is up for re-election in 2028, Leavitt quickly said, "No, I'm all set. I don't have any plans to run for office in the near future at all, or in the future at all." "I am home with my family, and we're really excited about that," she explained. "Right now I'm really focused on being a wife and a mother to my two very young children. That's why I made the decision to leave Washington. So we're just happy to be home and enjoying the ride." Leavitt officially becomes a Fox News contributor at the start of November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada27602b01e86071e14797 Anthony Edwards Calls Out Heat Player Over Their Costly Trash-Talk Mistake te 2026-10-22T15:10:24.683Z Anthony Edwards Calls Out Heat Player Over Their Costly Trash-Talk Mistake Anthony Edwards reveals what fueled his explosive performance as Minnesota opened its season with a statement win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada275b2b01e86071e1478e Trump Suffers Legal Loss In Bid To ‘Reset’ Migrant Detention Clock te 2026-10-22T15:10:19.480Z Trump Suffers Legal Loss In Bid To ‘Reset’ Migrant Detention Clock A court rejected Trump's bid to reset the six-month migrant detention clock, ruling ICE violated an Iranian's due process rights. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada27532b01e86071e14784 Sarah Palin Tribute to Boyfriend Ron Duguay Death After Cancer Diagnosis te 2026-10-22T15:10:11.831Z Sarah Palin Tribute to Boyfriend Ron Duguay Death After Cancer Diagnosis Sarah Palin mourns boyfriend Ron Duguay after the former New York Rangers star died of cancer at 69. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada274e2b01e86071e14764 Spotify’s current AI bet is about being the music service that agents choose te 2026-10-22T15:10:06.116Z Spotify’s current AI bet is about being the music service that agents choose Spotify co-CEO Gustav Söderström explains why the rise of AI agents could be good news for the music service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada25072b01e86071e1472f Virginia state senator indicted, accused of leading a marijuana distribution enterprise te 2026-10-22T15:00:23.734Z Virginia state senator indicted, accused of leading a marijuana distribution enterprise Virginia state senator Lillie Louise Lucas was indicted Thursday on five charges that include Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Fraud, and Firearms Charges after being accused of running a marijuana distribution enterprise, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.  Lucas is among seven indicted in the sprawling racketeering scheme, a group that includes her two daughters Lisa Lucas Burke and Theresa Lucas Lamb and her grandson Ryan Eichelberger, Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a Thursday press conference. "Louise Lucas has served in a position of public trust in the Commonwealth of Virginia for over three decades," Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a DOJ statement.  "The charges alleged in this indictment reveal the behavior of a public servant who put her own financial interests before the people she was elected to serve. Our federal prosecutors will continue to be guided by the facts and evidence that led a grand jury to indict Ms. Lucas and her alleged co-conspirators." The 82-year-old Lucas had served as a Virginia state senator since 1991, and as the president pro tempore of the state's senate since 2020. As president pro tempore, she served as the presiding member of the state senate in the absence of the state's lieutenant governor.  She also served as chair of the state's Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee since 2024. "Through her elected office, Senator Lucas has been a public servant of the people of Virginia. Her first duty should have been looking out for her constituents before herself, but the charges listed in the indictment reflect the alleged behavior of a public servant who put her own financial interests before the people she was elected to serve," Blanche said Thursday.  The DOJ said Lucas led the Lucas Enterprise with a close-knit group of friends and family that included her two daughters and a grandson.  "[They] orchestrated a multi-year scheme to enrich their own criminal marijuana enterprise, ‘the Lucas Enterprise,' using Lucas’ position as Chairwoman of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee to insulate the enterprise from criminal scrutiny and influencing legislation to financially benefit themselves," FBI Director Kash Patel said in the statement.  Lucas was directly involved in a wide range of activities within the enterprise, including the acquisition and distribution of 100 kilograms or more of marijuana and for the laundering of the drug sales proceeds, the DOJ said. ----- This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada24ff2b01e86071e146ea Powerful Virginia Lawmaker Indicted Over Marijuana Business te 2026-10-22T15:00:15.107Z Powerful Virginia Lawmaker Indicted Over Marijuana Business L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat from Portsmouth, was the focus of F.B.I. searches earlier this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada24fb2b01e86071e146cd Steph Curry Breaks Silence on Kristaps Porzingis’ Uncertain Injury Situation te 2026-10-22T15:00:11.413Z Steph Curry Breaks Silence on Kristaps Porzingis’ Uncertain Injury Situation Steph Curry addresses Kristaps Porzingis' uncertain injury status after the Warriors' season-opening loss to the Lakers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada24f92b01e86071e146c4 Draymond Green’s Message to Warriors Rookie After Luka Doncic Clash Turns Heads te 2026-10-22T15:00:09.705Z Draymond Green’s Message to Warriors Rookie After Luka Doncic Clash Turns Heads Draymond Green sends a bold message to Yaxel Lendeborg after his heated exchange with Luka Doncic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada24f72b01e86071e146bb Girls Allegedly Listed 'Revenge' Targets in Mass School Shooting Plot te 2026-10-22T15:00:07.546Z Girls Allegedly Listed 'Revenge' Targets in Mass School Shooting Plot Investigators found evidence that the girls had researched school shootings and discussed how they could carry out an attack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada24f42b01e86071e1469b Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants te 2026-10-22T15:00:04.397Z Fusion startup Helion is developing new semiconductors that could double output of its power plants Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22b72b01e86071e14645 NASCAR fans have changed the channel for good, and the alarming trend just hit a boiling point te 2026-10-22T14:50:31.719Z NASCAR fans have changed the channel for good, and the alarming trend just hit a boiling point The numbers are in, and they paint a disturbing picture for NASCAR as the series barrels toward its championship race in three short weeks. Bottom line? Fans are leaving the sport ... in droves. Nobody is watching. And those who are watching, are complaining. A lot. About the car. About the tracks. About the lack of drama, and personality, and, frankly, about the TV channel. HAS NASCAR LOST THE SOUTH? EX-DRIVER UNLOADS AFTER SEEING "100,000 EMPTY SEATS" Most folks have turned it off completely. Those who have stayed aren't thrilled. I don't need to tell you guys, but that's not a great place to be. Take a look: Last Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix drew a pathetic audience of just 1.2 million viewers. That number is alarming, folks. I've seen a lot of bad TV numbers for NASCAR over the years. Believe me. It's not like they're hard to find. But that's a low number. It's an unfathomable number given the series is smack dab in the middle of its playoffs. I never thought we'd see the day where a NASCAR Cup Series race drops below the Mendoza line (1 million), but we're getting close. Too close. For comparison's sake, NASCAR averaged more than 4.5 million viewers per race in 2016, which was a really bad time for the sport. That's when viewers were fleeing left and right. Jeff Gordon had retired. Tony Stewart was on his way out. Dale Jr. was right behind him. NASCAR RACE LOOKS PATHETIC WITH EMPTY SEATS, DRIVER GIVES THE FINGER & THE MOST EMBARRASSING COMMAND EVER? There's been a nearly 50% drop-off in viewership since then! Through 33 races this season, the Cup Series is averaging 2.3 million viewers per race. Through seven Chase races (that's what we're calling the playoffs this season), the number drops to 1.5 million. So, yeah — I'd imagine alarms are going off in the big glass building across from Daytona International Speedway this morning. At least they should be. NASCAR MAKES MAJOR CHANGE TO 2027 DAYTONA 500 WEEK, FANS FURIOUS WITH ANOTHER CHANGE & RACE WIFE IN COSTA RICA Now, the obvious question they'll be asking themselves is ... why? Why is this happening? Where are fans going? Why are they leaving? To me, it's a fairly simple answer if everyone is just honest with themselves for 30 seconds. I'll go in order from what I consider most pressing, to least: Jeff Gordon is gone. Dale Jr. is gone. Tony Stewart is gone. Kyle Busch, tragically, died. He was, perhaps, the last of the "old guard" when it came to NASCAR. Beyond hoping someone goes viral and physically attacks Carson Hocevar every week, I'm not sure who NASCAR is looking at to bring in new fans. He doesn't exist. And finally ... CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE OK, that was a long-winded "30 seconds" of honesty, but you get the picture. You add all those up, and I think it's fairly easy to see how the series has cratered in terms of viewership over the past few years. As for the answers? I don't know. I'd shorten the season and own the summer. That's probably atop my list. Utilize midweek races in June and July. End the regular season in July, and end the postseason on Labor Day weekend. That's probably the quickest and easiest fix. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The TV deal is done, so I'm not sure you're changing that any time soon. A new-era car would take a while to build, so that's probably a ways off, too. As for the lack of personalities in the garage ... Yeah, I wouldn't hold your breath. Carson Hocevar is gonna need to keep rattling cages for years to come, I fear. So start with the schedule, and go from there. That's my best suggestion ... SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Because right now we live in a world where a WNBA Finals game is outdrawing a NASCAR postseason race. And nobody wants to live in that world, folks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22b12b01e86071e14622 Lake Havasu State Park reopens one launch ramp as helicopter crash investigation continues te 2026-10-22T14:50:25.779Z Lake Havasu State Park reopens one launch ramp as helicopter crash investigation continues Lake Havasu State Parks has dialed back on closures as the U.S. Marine Corps continues its investigation into a helicopter crash landing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22af2b01e86071e14619 Lake Havasu City explains how storm cleanup crews prioritize damaged streets te 2026-10-22T14:50:23.806Z Lake Havasu City explains how storm cleanup crews prioritize damaged streets Lake Havasu City is prioritizing its hardest-hit neighborhoods as crews work to clear storm debris, repair damaged roads and restore streets following severe weather. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22ab2b01e86071e145e4 New World Screwworm Map Shows US Cases as Parasite Found in Texas Elk te 2026-10-22T14:50:19.939Z New World Screwworm Map Shows US Cases as Parasite Found in Texas Elk The discovery comes after a series of cases have risen in domestic animals in the U.S. this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22aa2b01e86071e145db Ohio Governor Race Shifts in Amy Acton’s Favor Following Attack Ad te 2026-10-22T14:50:18.240Z Ohio Governor Race Shifts in Amy Acton’s Favor Following Attack Ad Amy Acton gains an edge in Ohio's governor race as backlash grows over Vivek Ramaswamy's ad featuring her estranged mother. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22a82b01e86071e145d2 Common Vitamin Shows Surprising Result in Pre-Leukemia Trial  te 2026-10-22T14:50:16.610Z Common Vitamin Shows Surprising Result in Pre-Leukemia Trial  A surprising pattern emerged during long-term follow-up, prompting plans for a larger study. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22a62b01e86071e145c9 Interracial Couples Reveal Assumptions Strangers Keep Making About Them te 2026-10-22T14:50:14.422Z Interracial Couples Reveal Assumptions Strangers Keep Making About Them From stereotypes to outright racist remarks, interracial couples open up about the struggles they still face in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22a42b01e86071e145c0 Anthony Davis Sends Strong Message in Dominant Wizards Debut te 2026-10-22T14:50:12.740Z Anthony Davis Sends Strong Message in Dominant Wizards Debut Anthony Davis scores 34 points in his Wizards debut, leading Washington to a 128-116 season-opening victory over Milwaukee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22a32b01e86071e145b7 America Needs to Build Better Data Centers | Opinion te 2026-10-22T14:50:11.078Z America Needs to Build Better Data Centers | Opinion AI infrastructure should be built with better standards for energy, water and community benefits, argues Eric Sonner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada22a12b01e86071e145ae Enes Kanter Feared for His Safety at Dreams Game: But Refused Suite Offered te 2026-10-22T14:50:09.153Z Enes Kanter Feared for His Safety at Dreams Game: But Refused Suite Offered Atlanta even offered him a private suite and a police guard. So what was the issue? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada229e2b01e86071e145a5 Warriors’ Steph Curry Reacts Strongly to Luka Doncic Trash Talk Controversy te 2026-10-22T14:50:06.903Z Warriors’ Steph Curry Reacts Strongly to Luka Doncic Trash Talk Controversy Stephen Curry shares his thoughts on a rising Warriors rookie after a heated moment draws attention across the NBA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada229d2b01e86071e1459c Vivek Ramaswamy Could Be Sherrod Brown’s Secret Weapon in Ohio te 2026-10-22T14:50:05.038Z Vivek Ramaswamy Could Be Sherrod Brown’s Secret Weapon in Ohio Sherrod Brown's Ohio odds rise as backlash over Vivek Ramaswamy's ad targeting Amy Acton threatens to spill into the Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada20502b01e86071e14535 Lindsay Clancy holdout juror won't have to turn over phone or face inquiry, judge says te 2026-10-22T14:40:16.668Z Lindsay Clancy holdout juror won't have to turn over phone or face inquiry, judge says The lone holdout juror who was the only one in favor of convicting her of murder for the strangling deaths of her three young children will not have to have his phone examined or face an inquiry from her defense attorney, a Massachusetts judge ruled Wednesday. Judge William Sullivan denied Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington's motion for an evidentiary hearing. Sullivan wrote that the potential evidence to dismiss the juror, referred to as Juror Doe in court documents but understood to be Michael Desronvil, came to light only after the mistrial was declared — which makes it irrelevant under court precedent. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR'S LAWYER TORCHES 'LOONEY TUNES MOTION' TO INVESTIGATE HIM The defense did not raise the issue that Juror Doe lied on the jury questionnaire before the mistrial was declared, he wrote, — it originated in media reports. "Because post-trial information potentially affecting Juror Doe's impartiality cannot be used to attack the determination that a mistrial was manifestly necessary, Clancy is not entitled to an evidentiary hearing on that issue," Sullivan found, while also noting that Reddington didn't raise the possibility that Juror Doe used a cell phone improperly until after the mistrial was declared. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR ASKS FOR ONE THING IN NEW VIDEO AFTER MISTRIAL DRAMA Any further inquiry into the holdout juror is inappropriate because of "the mandate that the court must not delve into a juror's subjective reasoning, thought process, view of the case, or relationship to the other jurors, and must not inquire into the jury's deliberative content, collective thought process, or any disagreement among the jury," Sullivan wrote. Read the judge's order: Desronvil told Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany last week that he stands by his decision not to compromise with 11 others who wanted her to be found not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT PRAISED AS 'AMERICAN HERO' BY LAWYER WHO SAYS HE REPRESENTS HIM FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB He has taken to referring to her slain children as "The Three Angels." They were Cora, 5, Dawson, 3 and Callan, 8 months. SEND US A TIP He also denied lying under oath on his juror questionnaire, said jurors only used their cellphones during breaks from deliberations and denied claims from other jurors that he'd ignored reasonable doubts about the case. LINDSAY CLANCY'S 'SHOOTER MCGAVIN' UNLOADS ON 'HOODIE-WEARING LAWYER' AMID WAR OF WORDS OVER HOLDOUT JUROR GOT A TIP? Reddington has asked the court to preserve juror records from all 12 panelists and six alternates, including their questionnaires, courthouse hallway surveillance video taken outside the deliberation room and sign-in sheets for the jurors' cellphones. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST But it was only Desronvil's phone he's asked to have examined specifically — between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each deliberation day. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR’S LAWYERS SAY THEY PLAN BAR COMPLAINT AGAINST REDDINGTON GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Everybody had their cellphones and our cell phone was used when we had a break," the holdout juror said. "So not during deliberation." Clancy returns to court on Nov. 2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada204e2b01e86071e1452c Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: French Jews forced into hiding as rioters terrorize streets te 2026-10-22T14:40:14.850Z Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: French Jews forced into hiding as rioters terrorize streets Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: - French synagogues canceled prayers, Jews warned to hide amid riots - Hasan Piker thinks it's fine to call Jews ‘inbred’ and ‘Zionist pigs’ - Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' tour funding anti-Israel org who cheered Oct 7 TOP STORY: Raging French riots have spiraled into absolute terror. Synagogues canceled Sabbath prayers, while terrified Jewish citizens were warned to conceal skullcaps and flee home. Violent mobs carrying Palestinian flags clashed with police, looted hundreds of stores, and flooded social media with over 1,300 hateful anti-Semitic posts. Over 2,400 rioters were arrested as fear grips the nation. VIDEO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends his nation against those who say Israelis live on stolen land on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.' WATCH HERE: SPEWING HATE: Twitch streamer Hasan Piker ignited fierce backlash after defending his use of vile slurs, including "inbred" and "Zionist pig," against political opponents. Speaking to NPR, Piker brushed off the toxic attacks, claiming they weren't meant literally and blustered that criticism against him stems from anti-Muslim bias. The Israeli-American Council forcefully condemned his rhetoric as dangerous, dehumanizing hate speech. CASH FOR TERROR: Rapper Macklemore launched a solo "Free Palestine" tour after getting booted from Ed Sheeran's lineup over anti-Israel antics. But outrage erupted as tour proceeds are set to fund the radical Palestinian Youth Movement—a extreme group that openly cheered Hamas's brutal October 7 massacre. Outraged Jewish groups are now demanding organizers answer for bankrolling violent extremists. JUSTICE DENIED: A grieving relative of Shiri Bibas and her two toddlers—brutally murdered after being dragged into Gaza on Oct. 7—is taking his fight straight to the International Criminal Court. The family’s legal team filed complaints targeting Iranian officials who bankrolled Hamas, slamming the ICC for double standards and demanding arrest warrants for the regime bosses backing the atrocity. CAMPUS CLAMPDOWN: The Trump administration made University of North Carolina knuckle under. To kill off 18 federal probes into alleged campus antisemitism and race-based admissions, the university agreed to ban protest face masks, enforce mandatory antisemitism training, and adopt strictly color-blind admissions. UNC avoided paying cash or admitting guilt, but must comply with strict federal oversight through 2028 to keep its funding. GUEST EDITORIAL: Former New York Post editor David Christopher Kaufman argues that Barack Obama and Kamala Harris are out of touch for pushing anti-Israel rhetoric to court Black voters. He contends that African Americans prioritize domestic issues like crime and unemployment over Gaza, dismissing claims of shared Black-Palestinian struggles as a myth and pointing to polling that shows solid Black support for Israel. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "The Jewish people know what happens when hatred becomes acceptable. Throughout history, pogroms and persecution were fueled by lies that portrayed Jews as less than human. The Holocaust showed the world where the systematic dehumanization of Jews can lead." - The Israeli-American Council, condemning Hasan Piker's anti-Semitic comments. - Looking for more on this topic? Find more antisemitism coverage from Fox News here. - Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe to additional newsletters from Fox News here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada204c2b01e86071e14522 Obama-appointed judge at center of Trump's anti-weaponization fund case hit with misconduct claim te 2026-10-22T14:40:12.497Z Obama-appointed judge at center of Trump's anti-weaponization fund case hit with misconduct claim FIRST ON FOX: A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama is being accused of "misconduct" in a case involving President Donald Trump. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is demanding an investigation into U.S. Judge Kathleen Williams of the Southern District of Florida after she sanctioned Trump's lawyers over his case against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Jordan wrote to the Judicial Conference of the United States that "there is evidence that Judge Williams abused her judicial authority and violated fundamental tenets of judicial impartiality in connection with an unusual and unsupported order that imposed sanctions after the plaintiffs voluntarily had dismissed the underlying action." The letter is being co-led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., chairman of the panel's subcommittee on courts. OBAMA-APPOINTED JUDGE WITH TIES TO ANTI-TRUMP CONSPIRACY THEORY HIT WITH MISCONDUCT COMPLAINT Trump, his adult sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against the IRS in early 2026 seeking $10 billion in damages after a contractor with the agency leaked the president's tax returns to the press. The contractor, Charles Littlejohn, was sentenced to five years in federal prison. APOLOGIES AND CASH HEADED TO ALLEGED ‘WEAPONIZATION’ VICTIMS IN BILLION-DOLLAR TRUMP SETTLEMENT Trump, who filed the lawsuit in his personal capacity, had it voluntarily dismissed in May. Shortly after, however, the administration announced a settlement agreement that included $1.776 billion for an "anti-weaponization fund" for victims of "lawfare" by the Biden administration. Trump himself would receive no compensation, but would get a formal apology from the federal government and bar the IRS from ever auditing Trump or his family. Williams, however, then accused the plaintiffs of purposely manipulating the courts to achieve the settlement and sanctioned two of the president's lawyers in a July order. Her order referred lawyer Alejandro Brito to the Florida bar for potential disciplinary action and prevented lawyer Daniel Epstein from practicing under her jurisdiction for at least a year. LIBERAL LAW PROFESSOR BREAKS WITH OBAMA JUDGE OVER TRUMP LAWYER CRACKDOWN: ‘I REFUSE TO TEACH’ IT Jordan's letter called the timing of Williams' order "suspect" for coming after the case was voluntarily withdrawn. He also accused Williams of basing the action on an amicus brief submitted by left-wing judicial activist group Democracy Defenders Action. The brief, which the group said was submitted on behalf of 35 former federal judges, called on Williams to reopen the case despite the dismissal by the involved parties and accused both sides of "fraud" over the settlement. GOP SENATOR UNVEILS BOASBERG ACT TO STOP 'ROGUE' JUDGES FROM HANDPICKING TRUMP CASES "Judge Williams issued her July 13 order after the plaintiffs filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of the case, ending the dispute between the parties," Jordan and Issa wrote. "Although Judge Williams invoked the court’s inherent authority to impose sanctions, the Committee is not aware of Eleventh Circuit precedent applying inherent sanctions authority after a plaintiff has voluntarily dismissed a case based on briefing by partisan nonparties on an unrelated question the court never decided." They concluded, "Judge Williams’s conduct risks undermining public confidence in the federal courts. Accordingly, we respectfully ask that the Judicial Conference review this matter, including whether it warrants referral to the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit or other appropriate action, and that you inform the Committee of steps taken no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 5, 2026." CLINTON JUDGE INDEFINITELY BLOCKS TRUMP'S $1.776B ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND Issa told Fox News Digital in his own statement, "The rogue federal judges who make up the Trump Resistance in Robes continue to disappoint but never surprise. Judge Williams hasn't only shown her liberal contempt for President Trump — but crossed a bright ethical line by going after his attorneys." Trump allies, particularly in Congress, have clashed with federal judges on multiple fronts so far this term. Republicans have accused what they call "activist judges" of weaponizing their courts to block Trump's agenda. Democrats, meanwhile, backed up Williams' skepticism of Trump's settlement. The anti-weaponization fund proposal, which has since been blocked by other courts, has received bipartisan pushback. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1dfd2b01e86071e14490 CBS makes J.J. Watt the permanent Tony Romo replacement with a new contract and Super Bowl assignment te 2026-10-22T14:30:21.331Z CBS makes J.J. Watt the permanent Tony Romo replacement with a new contract and Super Bowl assignment Tony Romo's loss has been J.J. Watt's gain at CBS – and now it's permanent. Watt on Thursday was named lead analyst for the NFL on CBS in a new multi-year contract agreement. The announcement was made by David Berson, Chairman of Skydance's Global Sports Group. Watt will continue to call the network’s top NFL games alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS Sports’ lead NFL announce team, including during the 2027 season when they call Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta. TONY ROMO AND CBS PART WAYS BUT HISTORY SUGGESTS ANALYST WILL BE BACK ELSEWHERE "I’ve had a front-row seat to J.J.’s growth as a top-tier broadcaster, watching him tackle this role just like he did his Hall-of-Fame playing career," Berson said in a release by the network. "He’s insightful, entertaining, passionate, meticulous in his preparation, and the ultimate teammate. He has a unique ability to see things and communicate to fans of all levels. We are thrilled to have him leading our NFL coverage." Watt didn't start the 2026 NFL season in his current role. That belonged to Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback. NFL ANALYST TONY ROMO PLACED ON LEAVE BY CBS SPORTS FOLLOWING DRUNK DRIVING ARREST IN WISCONSIN But Romo ran afoul of his assignment when he was arrested on July 23, after a traffic stop on southbound Interstate 43 near downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He later pleaded no contest to a first-offense OWI, with the sentence including a six-month revocation of his driving privileges and an alcohol-assessment requirement. CBS said on July 31 that Romo was on leave "until further notice," but then the network announced on Oct. 2 that it had "mutually agreed to part ways" with its long-time lead analyst. WITH TONY ROMO OUT AT CBS, TROY AIKMAN AND GREG OLSEN SUDDENLY BECOME LOGICAL REPLACEMENTS Watt, meanwhile, was the next man up. He has served as the network's lead analyst since the start of the season and that now becomes a permanent role after what was obviously a successful trial period. The network chose the man in the seat over other possible permanent replacements for Romo, Greg Olsen and others among them. "I am incredibly honored and grateful to have the opportunity to represent CBS Sports and all of the fantastic people who make this place so special," Watt said in a statement. "From the brotherhood of The NFL Today to my crews calling games, I couldn’t ask for better teammates alongside me on this television journey. "I am thankful to David Berson for his leadership, vision and trust. I love this job and can’t wait to see ya Sunday with Jim and Tracy and many more Sundays to come!" Watt joined CBS Sports in 2023 as a studio analyst on The NFL Today. Last season, Watt moved to the booth to call games with Ian Eagle and Evan Washburn. Watt was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and was honored as the 2017 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1dfa2b01e86071e14487 Lindsay Clancy holdout juror won't have to turn over phone or face inquiry, judge says te 2026-10-22T14:30:18.421Z Lindsay Clancy holdout juror won't have to turn over phone or face inquiry, judge says The lone holdout juror who was the only one in favor of convicting her of murder for the strangling deaths of her three young children will not have to have his phone examined or face an inquiry from her defense attorney, a Massachusetts judge ruled Wednesday. Judge William Sullivan denied Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington's motion for an evidentiary hearing. Sullivan wrote that the potential evidence to dismiss the juror, referred to as Juror Doe in court documents but understood to be Michael Desronvil, came to light only after the mistrial was declared — which makes it irrelevant under court precedent. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR'S LAWYER TORCHES 'LOONEY TUNES MOTION' TO INVESTIGATE HIM The defense did not raise the issue that Juror Doe lied on the jury questionnaire before the mistrial was declared, he wrote, — it originated in media reports. "Because post-trial information potentially affecting Juror Doe's impartiality cannot be used to attack the determination that a mistrial was manifestly necessary, Clancy is not entitled to an evidentiary hearing on that issue," Sullivan found, while also noting that Reddington didn't raise the possibility that Juror Doe used a cell phone improperly until after the mistrial was declared. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR ASKS FOR ONE THING IN NEW VIDEO AFTER MISTRIAL DRAMA Any further inquiry into the holdout juror is inappropriate because of "the mandate that the court must not delve into a juror's subjective reasoning, thought process, view of the case, or relationship to the other jurors, and must not inquire into the jury's deliberative content, collective thought process, or any disagreement among the jury," Sullivan wrote. Read the judge's order: Desronvil told Fox News' Kayleigh McEnany last week that he stands by his decision not to compromise with 11 others who wanted her to be found not criminally responsible due to postpartum psychosis. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT PRAISED AS 'AMERICAN HERO' BY LAWYER WHO SAYS HE REPRESENTS HIM FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB He has taken to referring to her slain children as "The Three Angels." They were Cora, 5, Dawson, 3 and Callan, 8 months. SEND US A TIP He also denied lying under oath on his juror questionnaire, said jurors only used their cellphones during breaks from deliberations and denied claims from other jurors that he'd ignored reasonable doubts about the case. LINDSAY CLANCY'S 'SHOOTER MCGAVIN' UNLOADS ON 'HOODIE-WEARING LAWYER' AMID WAR OF WORDS OVER HOLDOUT JUROR GOT A TIP? Reddington has asked the court to preserve juror records from all 12 panelists and six alternates, including their questionnaires, courthouse hallway surveillance video taken outside the deliberation room and sign-in sheets for the jurors' cellphones. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST But it was only Desronvil's phone he's asked to have examined specifically — between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each deliberation day. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR’S LAWYERS SAY THEY PLAN BAR COMPLAINT AGAINST REDDINGTON GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Everybody had their cellphones and our cell phone was used when we had a break," the holdout juror said. "So not during deliberation." Clancy returns to court on Nov. 2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1c112b01e86071e1441b St. Vincent de Paul breaks ground on new Sedona pantry te 2026-10-22T14:22:09.335Z St. Vincent de Paul breaks ground on new Sedona pantry Sedona’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul food pantry will be moving into a new 1,500-square-foot building tentatively by the summer of 2027. About 75 attended the Oct. 14 ground-breaking ahead of the anticipated start of construction on Monday, Oct. 19, of the new about $950,000 building that will be Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1c0b2b01e86071e143f9 Google's new AI shopping cart tracks deals across stores te 2026-10-22T14:22:03.945Z Google's new AI shopping cart tracks deals across stores Ever find something you want to buy online, leave it sitting in a browser tab and then completely forget where you saw it? Maybe you spotted a great pair of headphones while searching Google. Later, you found a birthday gift at another retailer. Before long, you've got a dozen tabs open and no idea which store had the better deal. Google thinks it has a solution. On Oct. 15, the company began the U.S. rollout of Universal Cart, a new artificial intelligence-powered shopping tool that brings products from different retailers into one place. It also tracks prices, watches for restocks and helps you find savings before checkout. With holiday shopping approaching, the timing could be especially useful. But there's another question worth asking. Will having everything in one cart help us spend less, or simply make it easier to buy more? AMERICANS SAY THEY'RE BROKE. SO WHY CAN'T THEY STOP SPENDING SO MUCH? Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register for free now at CyberGuyLive.com. AMAZON ABOUT YOU MAY KNOW YOU A LITTLE TOO WELL Google Universal Cart is a shopping hub that works across Google Search and the Gemini app. Instead of keeping separate lists of products you might buy, you can save items from different retailers in one place. For example, you might find a coffee maker while searching Google and add it to your Universal Cart. Later, while talking with Gemini about gift ideas, you could save a pair of sneakers from another store. When you return, both products will be waiting for you. Google first previewed the tool in May 2026. Now, Universal Cart is rolling out to U.S. shoppers. It uses Google's Shopping Graph, which contains more than 60 billion continually refreshed product listings. That information helps the system monitor prices and availability across supported products. The biggest attraction here is convenience. But Google has added several features that could also help you avoid paying more than necessary. Shopping online often means bouncing between websites. You find something at Target, check another item at Walmart and then head to Sephora for a gift. Remembering where you saw everything can become a chore. Universal Cart lets you save supported products you discover through Google Search and Gemini. More importantly, your saved items stay together when you return to shopping. That could come in handy when you're shopping for several people or making a big purchase that requires some research. You can keep your options organized without committing to buying anything right away. Here's the feature I find particularly interesting. Universal Cart can monitor saved products and notify you when a price drops. It can also alert you when something that sold out becomes available again. Suppose you're considering a new television but aren't ready to spend the money. Rather than checking the same retailer every morning, you can save it and let Google's shopping system watch for changes. The alerts could be especially helpful heading into Black Friday and the holiday shopping season. Still, remember that a price reduction doesn't automatically guarantee the lowest price available. IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION IS CHANGING: WHAT TO LOOK FOR This is where Google's AI starts doing some extra work. Universal Cart can surface relevant promotional codes and consider benefits associated with your payment cards. Let's say you have multiple credit cards but can't remember which one offers better rewards at a particular retailer. Universal Cart uses information from Google Wallet to understand supported credit card benefits and help you choose between payment methods. It can also show relevant promotional codes directly in your cart, potentially helping you find savings you might otherwise miss. However, I would still check the details before choosing a card. Rewards programs come with conditions, and the highest points offer may not always translate into the greatest savings. Once you're ready to buy, Universal Cart offers a more streamlined checkout experience with participating retailers. In some cases, you can complete the purchase using Google Pay directly from the cart. Alternatively, Google can transfer your selected items to the retailer's website so you can finish your order there. Google says its simplified checkout experiences include retailers such as Nike, Sephora, Target, Ulta Beauty, Walmart and Wayfair, along with many Shopify merchants. However, the available checkout options depend on the retailer. Either way, the retailer remains the seller of record and handles order confirmations and customer support. That means you'll continue dealing with the merchant for delivery questions or returns. 119,000 FAKE SHOPS COULD STEAL YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS Google began rolling out Universal Cart to U.S. users on Oct. 15. The feature works across Google Search and the Gemini app, although availability may vary as the rollout continues. To explore it, open Google Search or Gemini and look for products you're interested in buying. When Universal Cart becomes available in your shopping experience, you can save supported products from different retailers. Google says those items will remain in your cart when you return, allowing you to pick up where you left off. You can also use the cart to monitor price changes, discover promotional offers and review available checkout options. However, Google hasn't provided a single set of instructions that applies to every device. The appearance and placement of these features may vary. NEW AMAZON AI SEARCH TURNS WORDS INTO SHOPPABLE IMAGES Not necessarily. Google says Universal Cart can organize products across retailers, but that doesn't mean every online store supports every feature. The products you can save depend on supported shopping experiences. Meanwhile, checkout options vary depending on the merchant. Some purchases can happen through Google Pay in the cart, while others require you to finish on the retailer's website. Google originally introduced Universal Cart in May with plans to bring it to Search, Gemini, YouTube and Gmail. However, its October 15 launch announcement specifically confirms availability across Search and Gemini in the U.S. Google has not announced a confirmed launch date for Universal Cart integration with Gmail or YouTube. Behind the scenes, Google uses something called the Universal Commerce Protocol, or UCP. It's a shared technical standard designed to help AI-powered shopping tools communicate with retailers and payment systems. For shoppers, the technical details are less important than what they make possible. UCP helps Google connect product discovery with checkout, reducing the need to jump between different shopping experiences. Google has also been expanding AI shopping beyond the cart. Its Let Google Call feature, for example, can use AI to contact nearby stores and check product availability. Amazon has been developing AI-powered shopping tools, while OpenAI offers AI agents that can assist with shopping-related tasks. The competition to become your digital shopping assistant is heating up. Having Google organize your shopping could be convenient, especially if you already use Search and Gemini. Still, it's worth considering how much shopping information you're comfortable keeping within your Google account. Universal Cart uses Google Wallet to help identify supported payment benefits and relevant offers. However, Google's launch announcement doesn't provide detailed information about how long Universal Cart shopping data is retained or exactly how it may be used for advertising. Before relying on the feature, review your Google account's privacy settings and Google's published privacy policies. For now, I would avoid assuming that adding something to Universal Cart keeps that shopping interest private. And if you're buying a surprise gift for someone who shares access to your Google account, think twice before saving it there. Of course, the usual online shopping precautions still apply. Before completing a purchase, check the final price and verify that you're buying from a legitimate seller. A familiar checkout experience shouldn't replace those basic habits. For more help spotting suspicious sellers, see our guide on how to tell whether an online store is real or a scam. I like the idea of having one place to keep track of everything I'm considering buying, especially when the holidays roll around. The price alerts could be genuinely helpful. And if Google's AI can find a discount code I would have otherwise missed, I'm all for it. But I'm also watching where this is heading. Google is making shopping increasingly convenient, and that convenience can be a double-edged sword. When a company knows what you're interested in buying and makes checkout easier, there's less time to reconsider a purchase. My advice? Use Universal Cart to do your homework and save money. Just don't let the technology do the deciding for you. Would you trust Google's AI to help you shop and choose how to pay, or are we giving tech companies too much influence over what we buy? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1c092b01e86071e143f0 Virginia state senator indicted, accused of leading a marijuana distribution enterprise te 2026-10-22T14:22:01.160Z Virginia state senator indicted, accused of leading a marijuana distribution enterprise Virginia state senator Lillie Louise Lucas was indicted Thursday on eight counts that include Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Fraud, and Firearms Charges after being accused of running a marijuana distribution enterprise, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.  Lucas is among seven indicted in the sprawling racketeering scheme.  "Louise Lucas has served in a position of public trust in the Commonwealth of Virginia for over three decades," Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a DOJ statement.  "The charges alleged in this indictment reveal the behavior of a public servant who put her own financial interests before the people she was elected to serve. Our federal prosecutors will continue to be guided by the facts and evidence that led a grand jury to indict Ms. Lucas and her alleged co-conspirators." The DOJ said 82-year-old Lucas led the Lucas Enterprise with a close-knit group of friends and family that included her two daughters and a grandson.  "[They] orchestrated a multi-year scheme to enrich their own criminal marijuana enterprise, ‘the Lucas Enterprise’ – using Lucas’ position as Chairwoman of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee to insulate the enterprise from criminal scrutiny and influencing legislation to financially benefit themselves," FBI Director Kash Patel said in the statement.  Lucas, who has served as a Virginia state senator since 1991, was directly involved in a wide range of activities within the enterprise, including the acquisition and distribution of 100 kilograms or more of marijuana and for the laundering of the drug sales proceeds, the DOJ said. The DOJ will hold a press conference announcing the indictment Thursday morning, which you can view here on FoxNews.com.  ----- This is a breaking news story and will be updated shortly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1c052b01e86071e143e7 Former Rangers star Ron Duguay dead at 69 after cancer battle, girlfriend Sarah Palin announces te 2026-10-22T14:21:57.982Z Former Rangers star Ron Duguay dead at 69 after cancer battle, girlfriend Sarah Palin announces Former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay has died at age 69 after a bout with cancer. Duguay's girlfriend, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, announced the news on social media Thursday. "It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends," Palin posted to X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Palin posted on her Instagram Story on Wednesday asking for prayers for the former NHLer. Duguay spent his first six NFL seasons with the Blueshirts before joining the Detroit Red Wings for the better half of three seasons and a short stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He returned to the Rangers for two seasons and wrapped up with the Los Angeles Kings. "The New York Rangers organization mourns the loss of Ron Duguay, one of the most popular players in franchise history," the team said in a statement.  NHLER ANNIHILATES FORMER TEAMMATE WHO BEGGED FOR TRADE WITH CRUSHING HIT IN FIRST MATCHUP "Ron's signature skating style — with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice — captivated The Garden Faithful, and his skill, tenacity, and charisma earned him the admiration of all New Yorkers. We join the hockey community in sending our condolences to Ron's friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time." In his 864 games, he scored 274 goals and handed out 346 assists. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Duguay, who made his NHL debut in 1977, continued to play in other leagues until finally hanging up the skates in 1999. He began his pro career with the Ontario Hockey League in 1973. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1c012b01e86071e143cd Workday Announces Pricing of $2.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering te 2026-10-22T14:21:53.092Z Workday Announces Pricing of $2.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering PLEASANTON, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the trusted agentic platform for HR, finance, and IT, today announced that it has priced its underwritten, registered public offering of $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bfd2b01e86071e143c4 Workday Announces Pricing of $2.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering te 2026-10-22T14:21:49.559Z Workday Announces Pricing of $2.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering Workday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bf12b01e86071e14386 Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 22 te 2026-10-22T14:21:37.602Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 22 Oct 22 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bee2b01e86071e1437d Northern Arizona Healthcare completes 1st phase of Summit Center remodel in Flagstaff te 2026-10-22T14:21:34.313Z Northern Arizona Healthcare completes 1st phase of Summit Center remodel in Flagstaff The project includes both renovating parts of the existing building and a 6,000-square-foot addition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1beb2b01e86071e14374 Registered nurses at Flagstaff Medical Center file for union vote te 2026-10-22T14:21:31.122Z Registered nurses at Flagstaff Medical Center file for union vote A group of registered nurses from Flagstaff Medical Center traveled to Phoenix last week to submit the petition to the National Labor Relations Board. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1be72b01e86071e1436b Coconino National Forest seeking volunteers for tree planting on wildfire scar areas te 2026-10-22T14:21:27.399Z Coconino National Forest seeking volunteers for tree planting on wildfire scar areas Members of the public who are interested in volunteering to help plant trees for the event should RSVP to Wade Gibson at wade.gibson@ecoculture.us. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1be32b01e86071e14360 Workplace AI Must Preserve Human Oversight | Opinion te 2026-10-22T14:21:23.040Z Workplace AI Must Preserve Human Oversight | Opinion Speed is not productivity when workers cannot explain AI output or safely anticipate how autonomous machines will behave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bdf2b01e86071e14357 AI Data is Everywhere But it Needs to be Relevant | Opinion te 2026-10-22T14:21:19.804Z AI Data is Everywhere But it Needs to be Relevant | Opinion AI creates value only when it identifies timely and trustworthy information, says Deborah Taylor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bdb2b01e86071e1434e AI Could Bring Clinical Trials to Rural America  te 2026-10-22T14:21:15.947Z AI Could Bring Clinical Trials to Rural America  AI may expand access to clinical trials for rural patients by overcoming geographic barriers and limited research infrastructure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bd72b01e86071e14345 Sheriffs Deny Endorsing Greg Abbott te 2026-10-22T14:21:11.726Z Sheriffs Deny Endorsing Greg Abbott At least three Democratic sheriffs whose endorsements the Republican governor had touted have denied backing his re-election bid. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bd32b01e86071e1433c Don't Mistake Trump's Diesel Deal for a Russia Policy | Opinion te 2026-10-22T14:21:07.709Z Don't Mistake Trump's Diesel Deal for a Russia Policy | Opinion “Trump's Russia policy has never run on a theory of Russia. It runs on whether the present course is working for him.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bd02b01e86071e14333 California Issues Beach Warning After Multiple Sharks Spotted te 2026-10-22T14:21:04.173Z California Issues Beach Warning After Multiple Sharks Spotted Authorities are urging caution around the water as further great white shark activity is detected near a California beach. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bca2b01e86071e1432a Canadian Airlines Are Cutting US Flight Routes te 2026-10-22T14:20:58.766Z Canadian Airlines Are Cutting US Flight Routes Air Canada is cutting a number of U.S. routes for 2027, including its sole service to South Carolina, a popular winter getaway. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bc72b01e86071e14321 Wealth Management Must Protect Time for Human Advice | Opinion te 2026-10-22T14:20:55.868Z Wealth Management Must Protect Time for Human Advice | Opinion Consolidation and automation should create more room for advisers to understand clients, not simply expand their caseloads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bc42b01e86071e14318 Border Patrol At Early Voting Site in Florida Prompts FBI Compalint te 2026-10-22T14:20:52.348Z Border Patrol At Early Voting Site in Florida Prompts FBI Compalint Two U.S. Border Patrol vehicles were at the location for about 10 minutes, an election official said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bc02b01e86071e1430f ICE Launches Nationwide SNAP Fraud Crackdown te 2026-10-22T14:20:48.137Z ICE Launches Nationwide SNAP Fraud Crackdown DHS described the arrests as the “opening salvo” of what it said would be a sustained, large-scale ICE operation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bbb2b01e86071e14306 New Bill Would Force Data Centers to Pay Their Own Power Costs te 2026-10-22T14:20:43.810Z New Bill Would Force Data Centers to Pay Their Own Power Costs A bill introduced this week would require data centers to cover the full incremental cost of meeting their power requirements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bb62b01e86071e142fc Healthcare AI Must Not Automate Prior Authorization Errors | Opinion te 2026-10-22T14:20:38.992Z Healthcare AI Must Not Automate Prior Authorization Errors | Opinion Automation could reduce paperwork, but poorly governed systems may accelerate denials, errors and dangerous treatment delays. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bb22b01e86071e142f2 Trump Threatens Legal Action To Remove Second Dan Sullivan From Alaska Race te 2026-10-22T14:20:34.075Z Trump Threatens Legal Action To Remove Second Dan Sullivan From Alaska Race President Donald Trump has said that having two Alaska Senate candidates named Dan Sullivan is "totally confusing" and "cheating." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1bad2b01e86071e142e9 Senior Living Must Build Careers, Not Fill Vacancies | Opinion te 2026-10-22T14:20:29.286Z Senior Living Must Build Careers, Not Fill Vacancies | Opinion More buildings will not solve an aging crisis unless workers across care, hospitality and operations can see durable careers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1ba92b01e86071e142e0 The Only Thing More Dangerous for Ukraine Than Putin Is a Defeated Trump te 2026-10-22T14:20:25.535Z The Only Thing More Dangerous for Ukraine Than Putin Is a Defeated Trump If the GOP loses out in the midterms, Kyiv may suffer the vengeance of a lame duck president for whom Ukraine is expendable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1ba62b01e86071e142d7 The Blue Wave Is Redder Than We Realize te 2026-10-22T14:20:22.456Z The Blue Wave Is Redder Than We Realize Democrats could have a strong November while Republicans still survive in unexpected places. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1ba32b01e86071e142ce Trump's Approval Rating Hits Record Low in 2 New Polls Days Before Midterms te 2026-10-22T14:20:19.271Z Trump's Approval Rating Hits Record Low in 2 New Polls Days Before Midterms New surveys put the president's approval at record lows as economic discontent threatens Republicans before the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1b9f2b01e86071e142c5 Green Card Holder Sues Over Naturalization Taking 'an Eternity' te 2026-10-22T14:20:15.063Z Green Card Holder Sues Over Naturalization Taking 'an Eternity' A green card holder is suing the Trump administration, saying his citizenship application has been “gathering dust” for 18 months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1b9b2b01e86071e142bc Angel Reese Makes WNBA Finals History as Dream Dominate Valkyries te 2026-10-22T14:20:11.373Z Angel Reese Makes WNBA Finals History as Dream Dominate Valkyries Angel Reese records another Finals double-double as the Atlanta Dream dominate Golden State 97-71 to take a 2-1 series lead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada1b962b01e86071e142b3 US Orders Some Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia After Deadly Attacks  te 2026-10-22T14:20:06.264Z US Orders Some Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia After Deadly Attacks  The evacuation order follows Houthi strikes on the kingdom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada19552b01e86071e14266 Bernie Sanders takes aim at billionaire NBA owners over surging ticket prices te 2026-10-22T14:10:29.355Z Bernie Sanders takes aim at billionaire NBA owners over surging ticket prices The NBA season arrived Tuesday night with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons opening the 2026-27 campaign in a matinee matchup. The new-look Philadelphia 76ers, featuring four-time MVP LeBron James, followed by spoiling the New York Knicks’ banner night as the franchise celebrated its long-awaited title from last season. The San Antonio Spurs, whom the Knicks defeated in the Finals, then fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 champions, to close out the league’s three-game opening-night slate. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took notice as the NBA season got underway and weighed in Wednesday while the league’s other teams played their opening games. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "As the NBA season begins this week, remember: 26 out of 30 NBA owners are billionaires — getting richer every day. Meanwhile, the average ticket price to see the Knicks play the Sixers last night cost $1,894. No. You should not have to be rich to take your kids to a ball game," Sanders wrote on X. The democratic lawmaker did not make mention of player salaries in his criticism. Sanders has regularly spoken about affordability, and this is not the first time he has addressed ticket prices for major U.S. professional sports leagues. On Aug. 20, Sanders pointed to the tax dollars often used to help fund the construction of new sports venues. "31 out of 32 NFL owners are billionaires. 26 out of 30 NBA owners are billionaires. 26 out of 30 MLB owners are billionaires. Your tax dollars helped build their stadiums," the senator from Vermont wrote on X at the time. "But today, the average person can't afford the price of a ticket to a sporting event. That must change." KNICKS-SPURS NBA FINALS GAME 3 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN COULD BECOME MOST EXPENSIVE SPORTING EVENT ON RECORD Steve Ballmer is the wealthiest person who currently owns an NBA franchise, according to Forbes’ latest estimates, with an estimated net worth of $166 billion. He is also suspended from attending Los Angeles Clippers games, the team he owns, and participating in all league activities for one year. The suspension followed an NBA investigation that determined Ballmer was "knowingly" involved in "seeking to help Mr. Leonard obtain off-court income opportunities." The year-long probe looked into whether the Clippers circumvented salary-cap rules to sign Leonard. The Clippers were fined $30 million and ordered to forfeit multiple first-round draft picks. Clippers’ opening-night ticket prices on Ticketmaster for Wednesday ranged from $51 for standard-admission terrace-level seats to $163 for lower-level center-court club seats on the secondary market. The prices did not include taxes or additional fees. Tickets for Wednesday’s Portland Trail Blazers-Phoenix Suns game were listed for as little as $50 on Vivid Seats, a secondary-ticket marketplace. That price also excluded taxes and fees. Season-ticket prices vary widely from team to team, with the Golden State Warriors becoming the first NBA team to introduce a personal seat license program. The fee, which several NFL teams use to help offset stadium construction costs, requires fans to pay an upfront fee per seat for the right to purchase season tickets in a specific location. The location of the seats determines the license fee. Half of the seating options at the $1 billion Chase Center initially were sold with license fees of $15,000 or less, while the other half cost more, according to ESPN. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada19522b01e86071e1425a Rep. Jimmy Patronis asks ACC to disclose sports betting policies amid push for college sports bill te 2026-10-22T14:10:26.828Z Rep. Jimmy Patronis asks ACC to disclose sports betting policies amid push for college sports bill Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., is asking the Atlantic Coast Conference to disclose its policies governing online sports betting by conference employees, referees and other individuals connected to its competitions. In a letter sent Thursday to ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips and the conference’s board of directors, Patronis said the request was prompted by the ACC’s support for the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping federal proposal addressing NIL rights, revenue sharing, athlete health and safety, transfers and other issues in college athletics. "Seeing as the ACC is asking Congress for help with NIL, I believe we must have transparency regarding each body’s policies and how they navigate online betting," Patronis wrote. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: COUNTDOWN IS ON AS SENATE RACES TO PASS CRYPTO, COLLEGE SPORTS BILLS The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, S. 4668, by a 77-22 vote on Sept. 28. The legislation now awaits consideration in the House. Supporters describe the bill as an effort to establish national standards for NIL compensation, revenue sharing, scholarships, medical coverage and the preservation of women’s and Olympic sports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Patronis asked the ACC to provide its online gambling policies before Congress returns in November, including rules governing staff members, officials and "other interested parties." He also questioned how the conference is protecting the integrity of college sports as sports betting becomes more widespread. SENATE MOVES TO REIN IN COLLEGE SPORTS 'WILD WEST' WITH SWEEPING NEW RULES FOR PLAYERS, SCHOOLS The NCAA has continued to enforce restrictions on wagering that could affect the integrity of college competition. The association says violations can result in severe penalties, including the loss of athletic eligibility, while warning that betting-related harassment and pressure can affect athletes, coaches and officials. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER At the same time, the NCAA’s Division I Administrative Committee has moved toward allowing athletes and athletics staff to bet on professional sports, while preserving restrictions involving college competitions. The NCAA said conferences and schools may impose additional rules of their own. The ACC has been involved in lobbying efforts surrounding the Protect College Sports Act, which conference leaders have described as a way to create more consistent national rules for college athletics Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada193f2b01e86071e14200 Developer platform Railway urges ‘all users’ to revoke secret keys after cyberattack te 2026-10-22T14:10:07.640Z Developer platform Railway urges ‘all users’ to revoke secret keys after cyberattack The vibe-coding platform said all of its customers should revoke and rotate their private keys, after hackers were able to decrypt some customer secrets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada16ee2b01e86071e141c6 Ilhan Omar issues stunning admission when confronted with brother marriage rumors te 2026-10-22T14:00:14.597Z Ilhan Omar issues stunning admission when confronted with brother marriage rumors Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., denied Wednesday that she married her former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, to commit immigration fraud and pushed back against claims that they are related. But when asked if there's any familial relation with her ex-husband, Omar admitted, "Not to my knowledge."  The interview marked the Somali-born congresswoman's first time speaking with the media since federal agents searched her Washington, D.C., residence on Oct. 12. The congresswoman's office has not responded to Fox News Digital's repeated requests for comment regarding the investigations and raid on her home earlier this month. ILHAN OMAR BELIEVES TRUMP RAID ON HOME WAS MEANT TO 'INTIMIDATE AND SCARE PEOPLE' FROM VOTING "It all started with the Somali blog," Omar told MS Now host Chris Hayes regarding longstanding rumors that they are siblings. "Somebody put it there, that he had to have been my brother or something to that effect." Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents executed a court-authorized search warrant as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation into possible false statements in Omar’s immigration and naturalization documents. The Justice Department has not publicly detailed the allegations. FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR’S DC HOME AMID IMMIGRATION FRAUD INVESTIGATION U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Sharbaugh of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approved the warrant, according to court-related reporting. Omar has denied wrongdoing and called the investigation politically motivated. She appeared publicly for the first time since last Monday's raid with a video posted to social media from the back of a car where she asked supporters to keep sending her money. Federal authorities issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to members of Omar’s family, and seized her cellphone during the investigation, according to The Associated Press. Fox News Digital reported that Omar's sister, Sahra Noor, spoke with federal investigators last week in the wake of the raid. ILHAN OMAR RAID SPARKS OMINOUS PREDICTION FROM WATCHDOG: 'THEY PROBABLY GOT THE GOODS' A separate inquiry from the immigration fraud investigation is examining Omar’s campaign finances and financial disclosures.  That investigation reportedly began during the Biden administration in 2024. The complaint about her massive wealth disparity in her disclosures was dismissed by congressional ethics hawks but is now being investigated by authorities outside the Capitol, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced last week. Both investigations remain ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada16e32b01e86071e1416d Claude Duet app is Anthropic’s bet on agents te 2026-10-22T14:00:03.795Z Claude Duet app is Anthropic’s bet on agents Claude Duet is available through waitlist for Pro and Max plan users Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada14952b01e86071e14134 Paige Spiranac & former Peloton instructor show women how to tee a golf ball, NHL fan fight & dump dinners te 2026-10-22T13:50:13.835Z Paige Spiranac & former Peloton instructor show women how to tee a golf ball, NHL fan fight & dump dinners Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. Ladies, have you been wondering how to tee up a golf ball? You're in luck, Paige and her playing partner have created a step-by-step lesson plan. I have to give credit to Paige. She spent years as OutKick's No. 1 ranked golf influencer in the world, but the content was just Paige in some costume and it started to get old. Once she started doing this playing partner thing where she leans into just being Paige, giggling, dropping innuendo jokes and having fun, the content HAS POPPED. PAIGE SPIRANAC NEEDS TO EMBRACE FULL INTEGRITY GOLF AFTER PUTTING INCIDENT, TRUMP'S NEW HIRE & DITKA! The formula seems to be rather simple: Create content that neanderthals will share in their golf group chats. "Good girls bend at the knee, bad girls bend at the hip . . . Or something like that . . . might be the other way round," some guy named Rich, who's clearly in a golf group chat, wrote on Instagram. By the way, that's Kendall Toole, the former Peloton instructor golfing with Paige. I'm sure some of you who rode a stationary bike during COVID remember her. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps In case you've been in a coma, OutKick's Matt Reigle created this show and has been using OutKick talent to voice many of the characters. In this episode, my voice talent is on display. Give it a watch and rate my performance. This is about as perfect as it gets and shows exactly what it's like to be an OutKick outsider going into many of these environments where the Big Js and the team media staffs absolutely despise you. But, someone has to do it. I'm on the fence here. Part of me feels like this would be fun with toddlers who are a complete mess anyway, why not let them go wild. The other part of my brain tells me this is just another dopamine hit for Millennial parents who want to throw this content on Instagram so their yuppie friends smash that like button. • Kevin F. in Naples, FL writes: Food that is hard to screw up? Nachos. A sign of a bad restaurant is when their nachos are terrible. Kinsey: Hold up, nachos are screwed up at an astounding rate. In fact, a few years ago, I told Mrs. Screencaps that there wasn't a single place within 20 miles of our house that can do nachos correctly. Burning shredded cheese onto chips isn't nachos. I got to the point where I couldn't even trust the Mexicans to produce a legit plate of nachos. I get where Kevin's going here, but they're easy to screw up because these places don't put in the effort. • Kevin in Frederick checks in: Checking out the site and the Astros chick made me think about the ALCS and WS. I had to jump on the 4 letter website to see where the ALCS stood - the World Series starts Friday, after all, right? Just checked, and apparently it's over (Go Rays!). Didn't even know. RAYS PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE WORLD SERIES, TAKING DOWN GUARDIANS IN GAME 6 TO SET UP SERIES WITH BREWERS It serves MLB right to have to show the Trop for at least 2 games. Place is a soulless sh–box unlike American Family Field (aka Miller Park). Would cheer for the Brewers if Uke was still kicking it. Would love to hear him call a WS for the home team. Never really been a MLB fan since the days of the Cubs afternoon games interrupting the 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM window of Scooby Doo and Tom and Jerry - stupid Cubs. Pulling for TB, (another fan base that does not deserve a title) as I lived there while Sapp was playing. He was always a jerk. His philosophy was always he wouldn't take pics or sign anything because someone would be left unhappy - so he just made everyone unhappy. At least he was consistent. Finally, The WNBA finals fix is in!. Atlanta beats GSV on the road and gets 15 more FT's than the home team? The WNBA decided they've got the chance to ride the Angel Reece train and they are gonna do just that - by any means possible. This is going 7 games for sure...and crowning her as the new face of the WNBA. Can't promote CC over a WNBA champ can you? • Greg writes on the world of fast-food buffets: KFC has a good all-u-can-eat buffet here in Tallahassee. • CF in Kansas tells me: We went to Wendy’s drive-thru the other day and "lo and behold!" there was an older lady working the window.  We had a smooth experience for a welcome change.  Perhaps that Wendy’s manager reads your column and was smart enough to take your advice.  Bring back the old ladies!!!!!! Kinsey: Thank you for this report, CF. The quicker Wendy's rids itself of the meth addicts and prison-release system workers, the sooner this brand restores order. Now, I'm concerned that too much damage has been done, but it's a great step. Remember how Cracker Barrel created an unnecessary mess with that whole logo change idea from the Rachel Maddow ripoff CEO? She learned a valuable lesson, left and now look at the stock: It hit $69/share this week. Bring back the Superbar. Fire the meth addicts. I'd even sell monthly Superbar subscriptions. VIP lines like you're waiting for a ride at Cedar Point. You know what Chick-fil-A doesn't have? A f'ing SUPERBAR! DO IT, WENDY'S! • Greg shares his experience with Warren Sapp: I graduated Univ of Miami in 1978 and have been a huge Cane fan since 1974, my first year on campus.   I don’t recall the exact year but it was likely around 2004,  I was returning back to Florida from Nassau, and Warren Sapp was on the same plane.  After we landed,  I was standing in the terminal with some Cane fans who just wanted to shake his hand and perhaps get a picture.  He could not have been more UNFRIENDLY AND RUDE as he ungraciously denied their request.  I knew from that moment on that despite being a great football player, he was a lousy human being.  It is no wonder you don’t see too many endorsement deals for this miserable person. – Tom T. says: Finally! You are covering a topic on which I am an expert. I have been listening to NFL home team broadcasts synced with the TV since Sonny & Sam were calling the Washington REDSKINS back in the 80's and 90's. Back then, over the air AM radio was already synced perfectly with cable TV, so all we had to do was mute the TV and turn on the Technics receiver pre-tuned to 960 AM. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Nowadays, I listen to the skins on BIG100 out of DC, over the Internet. It is normally about 60 seconds ahead of the cable TV broadcast, so I have to pause TV1 AND pause TV2, which shows Redzone channel. I usually sync on the opening kickoff. I also have to avoid looking at my fantasy football scoreboard until commercial breaks, so I can remain in the 60 second "cone of silence". A funny thing happens around 5pm, however. At that time, BIG100 starts telling me that I am out of the authorized listening area, so for 4pm or night games, I have to rely on an NFL+ subscription, which runs about $13 per month to listen to any game. Most of the time, everything stays synced up, but occasionally it is necessary to re-sync. If you can handle that, it is the BEST way to watch your favorite team. I was travelling for work on Monday, and I ended up watching the second half on mute, because I was sooooooo tired of Buck and Troy sucking up to Kyle Shanahan and talking about how much the REDSKINS stink..... I can't handle the truth. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kinsey: I'm still not hearing how you sync the broadcast with the radio when the radio is running ahead of the video stream. Are you guys pausing the radio broadcasts for a set amount of time? Have you determined the exact amount of delay the TV stream is on and then you use some sort of counter to get this stuff perfectly synced? – Steve C. in Kentucky writes: You have to delay and pause both the tv and radio apps then sync them by myself.  After a while it is pretty easy. ####################### SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That should be more than enough content to get the juices pumping on a Thursday morning. The sun is still out here in Ohio. The weather has been absolutely phenomenal. I'm talking 69, sunny, no wind, no clouds. Just amazing for this time of year which means we're probably going to get pummeled in about seven days. Anyway, let's enjoy life. Let's get some work done and get one step closer to the weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada14942b01e86071e1412b Viral wildlife video captures coyote launching itself into the air to snatch a pear off a tree te 2026-10-22T13:50:12.376Z Viral wildlife video captures coyote launching itself into the air to snatch a pear off a tree A coyote put its jumping skills on display to grab a piece of fruit. As our loyal readers know, nature and outdoors content is easily some of the best kinds of content you can find on the internet. You never know what you're going to see, and it's often a reminder how lucky we are to live in a country with such beautiful nature and scenery. VIRAL NATURE VIDEO CAPTURES STUNNING ALBINO DEER IN WISCONSIN NORTHWOODS, AND IT LIVES UP TO THE HYPE Well, we have a real doozy today. A Facebook video shared by Tom Miranda is going viral for all the right reasons. The footage shows a coyote getting some serious air in order to snatch a pear off a tree. TRAIL CAM CAPTURES BUCK WALKING AROUND WITH ANOTHER DEER'S ANTLERS DANGLING FROM ITS RACK I'm not talking about just a few inches of air. The coyote absolutely launched itself into the air to grab the piece of fruit. Miranda captioned the epic video "Coyote eating pears!" Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Many people in rural areas of America absolutely hate coyotes and for good reason. They're a massive nuisance. They attack livestock, young calves and can go after family pets. They're a problem that many people deal with by simply shooting them. Hunting coyotes is extremely popular in a state like Wisconsin. Having said that, great footage is simply great footage, and that's what we have here. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That coyote has an outrageous vertical lift. What do you think of the epic footage? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada148c2b01e86071e140eb Manosphere Influencer Clavicular Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charge te 2026-10-22T13:50:04.526Z Manosphere Influencer Clavicular Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charge The social media figure, whose real name is Braden Peters, appeared briefly for the arraignment in Orleans, Mass., on Cape Cod. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada0feb2b01e86071e13ffd Dem lawmaker Bernie Sanders takes aim at billionaire NBA owners over surging ticket prices te 2026-10-22T13:30:19.396Z Dem lawmaker Bernie Sanders takes aim at billionaire NBA owners over surging ticket prices The NBA season arrived Tuesday night with the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons opening the 2026-27 campaign in a matinee matchup. The new-look Philadelphia 76ers, featuring four-time MVP LeBron James, followed by spoiling the New York Knicks’ banner night as the franchise celebrated its long-awaited title from last season. The San Antonio Spurs, whom the Knicks defeated in the Finals, then fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 champions, to close out the league’s three-game opening-night slate. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took notice as the NBA season got underway and weighed in Wednesday while the league’s other teams played their opening games. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "As the NBA season begins this week, remember: 26 out of 30 NBA owners are billionaires — getting richer every day. Meanwhile, the average ticket price to see the Knicks play the Sixers last night cost $1,894. No. You should not have to be rich to take your kids to a ball game," Sanders wrote on X. The democratic lawmaker did not make mention of player salaries in his criticism. Sanders has regularly spoken about affordability, and this is not the first time he has addressed ticket prices for major U.S. professional sports leagues. On Aug. 20, Sanders pointed to the tax dollars often used to help fund the construction of new sports venues. "31 out of 32 NFL owners are billionaires. 26 out of 30 NBA owners are billionaires. 26 out of 30 MLB owners are billionaires. Your tax dollars helped build their stadiums," the senator from Vermont wrote on X at the time. "But today, the average person can't afford the price of a ticket to a sporting event. That must change." KNICKS-SPURS NBA FINALS GAME 3 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN COULD BECOME MOST EXPENSIVE SPORTING EVENT ON RECORD Steve Ballmer is the wealthiest person who currently owns an NBA franchise, according to Forbes’ latest estimates, with an estimated net worth of $166 billion. He is also suspended from attending Los Angeles Clippers games, the team he owns, and participating in all league activities for one year. The suspension followed an NBA investigation that determined Ballmer was "knowingly" involved in "seeking to help Mr. Leonard obtain off-court income opportunities." The year-long probe looked into whether the Clippers circumvented salary-cap rules to sign Leonard. The Clippers were fined $30 million and ordered to forfeit multiple first-round draft picks. Clippers’ opening-night ticket prices on Ticketmaster for Wednesday ranged from $51 for standard-admission terrace-level seats to $163 for lower-level center-court club seats on the secondary market. The prices did not include taxes or additional fees. Tickets for Wednesday’s Portland Trail Blazers-Phoenix Suns game were listed for as little as $50 on Vivid Seats, a secondary-ticket marketplace. That price also excluded taxes and fees. Season-ticket prices vary widely from team to team, with the Golden State Warriors becoming the first NBA team to introduce a personal seat license program. The fee, which several NFL teams use to help offset stadium construction costs, requires fans to pay an upfront fee per seat for the right to purchase season tickets in a specific location. The location of the seats determines the license fee. Half of the seating options at the $1 billion Chase Center initially were sold with license fees of $15,000 or less, while the other half cost more, according to ESPN. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada0fe32b01e86071e13fde Arizona can’t stop homebuilding while policy ruling is appealed te 2026-10-22T13:30:11.100Z Arizona can’t stop homebuilding while policy ruling is appealed Key Points: The state water department in 2023 rejected new homebuilding permits in areas without a 100-year assured groundwater supply A judge struck down this policy, saying the officials did not follow proper procedures for changing rules The state has appealed the ruling, but the judge will not grant a stay in his decision while that case is heard PHOENIX — A judge won’t back down — even temporarily — from his ruling that state water officials acted illegally in changing the rules for home builders. In a new order, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney rejected claims by Bo Dul, an attorney for the Department of Water Resources, that the ruling against a policy to prevent new home construction in areas without a 100-year water supply was likely to be overturned on appeal. The judge was no more sympathetic to Dul’s arguments that homebuyers will suffer “irreparable damage” if the agency cannot enforce the rule that he invalidated. “That is the exact harm the Groundwater Management Act was designed to prevent,” Dul wrote. Blaney was not impressed. “The defendants’ concerns are not consistent with the facts,” the judge wrote in his new order. He said all his ruling does is require DWR to use the rules that were in place back in 2023 to determine where homes can and cannot be built. The new order most immediately affects efforts by developers to build homes in some communities on the edge of the Phoenix area. But there are broader implications going forward. The order reaffirms Blaney’s conclusion that DWR is not free to make what he considered to be a significant change in the rules about where residential development can occur without going through the legal process, one that requires public hearings and other input. That effectively puts the agency on notice that it should not make any future efforts to bypass the rule-making process when it decides where homes can be built in all areas of the state under its purview. It was that change in policy that led the Homebuilders Association of Central Arizona to sue — and to Blaney’s ruling earlier this year finding the change was illegally enacted because it was unilateral and did not go through public hearings. In her latest filings, Dul told Blaney he should delay his decision and leave the policy in place — and the limits on construction — while DWR seeks review at the Court of Appeals. She said the agency did nothing wrong, saying despite his ruling it did not amount to a change in the rules. Dul said DWR has always been required to consider the effect on “all existing users” of groundwater throughout the basin and not just at the specific site. Anyway, Dul said, the 2023 change came after “improved modeling” showed that groundwater supplies in the basin already were overallocated. And she said further studies showed there were areas where that 1,000-foot rule to access water could not be met. “An agency does not ‘change’ its rule by considering updated technology and data,” Dul told Blaney. Attorney Sean Hood, representing the homebuilders, said that is misstating the issue. He said Blaney’s earlier ruling does not require DWR to disregard updated data. What it does do, Hood said, is tell the agency it can’t simply decide that a development in one area can’t be built simply because DWR decided — without making formal rules — that it was now going to consider the availability of water anywhere in the basin. He also rejected the agency’s contention that it will be forced to issue certificates for development where there is no assured water supply. “It simply cannot do so by applying the unlawful AMA-wide rules,” Hood said. The post Arizona can’t stop homebuilding while policy ruling is appealed first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada0fde2b01e86071e13f9e Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you te 2026-10-22T13:30:06.966Z Nirva raises $33M for a pendant that only listens to you Nirva will ship its $249 ambient AI pendant by the end of the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada0d822b01e86071e13ef2 DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions te 2026-10-22T13:20:02.730Z DeepSeek reportedly raises $15B days after US restrictions DeepSeek has reportedly raised $15 billion in one of China's largest funding rounds, just days after the US ordered federal agencies to remove its technology over national security concerns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada0b362b01e86071e13ea2 Trump is trying ‘The Art of the Deal’ in Ukraine but what must Putin give up? te 2026-10-22T13:10:14.096Z Trump is trying ‘The Art of the Deal’ in Ukraine but what must Putin give up? Russian missiles keep falling on Ukrainian cities while Washington holds up approval of Patriot interceptor transfers to Ukraine, according to The Washington Post. A Ukrainian official told the Post that only "a couple" of interceptors remained. President Donald Trump wants this war to end, and that goal deserves support. But a deal that squeezes only Ukraine is not a peace plan, and right now Kyiv absorbs the pressure while Moscow collects the relief. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged on Oct. 20 that a batch bought for Kyiv may not have been delivered, but he rejected any political motive. "There’s nothing being deliberately denied to Ukraine," he said. So is Washington protecting scarce supplies, applying negotiating pressure or both? Americans deserve an answer, including what concessions Washington expects from Russian President Vladimir Putin. TRUMP RUSSIA DEAL COULD FUEL PUTIN'S WAR, EX-NATO COMMANDER WARNS AS ZELENSKYY SAYS 'NYET' The administration’s strongest defense is scarcity, so start with the missiles. Lockheed Martin delivered 620 PAC-3 MSE interceptors in 2025 and plans to expand annual capacity to 2,000 over seven years. The Iran war compounded the problem. A July assessment by the Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated that heavy combat use had pushed American Patriot inventories below 1,000. UKRAINE'S ZELENSKYY OPEN TO FREEZING FRONT LINES IN CEASEFIRE WITH RUSSIA A president must keep enough interceptors to protect American troops. Having worked on military strategy and security cooperation at the Pentagon, I take that obligation seriously. Ukraine’s needs cannot erase our responsibilities elsewhere. European money does not change that math. Kiel Institute data covering the first half of 2026 identify Europe as the largest military-aid donor, yet American stockpiles supplied more than 90% of the aid delivered through NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL). Europe is paying American industry to arm Ukraine, and Washington controls the tap. AMERICA FACES A CRISIS IN OUR MILITARY ARSENAL THAT TRUMP IS RACING TO FIX The lasting answer to scarcity is production. When U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv Oct. 9, he pressed for faster Patriot production licensing and offered joint production of interceptors. Washington should pursue it, with technology safeguards. Still, scarcity does not explain every pending decision, and Washington owes the allies who paid for these weapons a straight explanation. Nor does it explain the broader pressure on Kyiv. TRUMP TELLS ZELENSKYY TO STOP DOING 'ONE THING' DURING ATTACKS ON RUSSIA The clearest example involves the same pipeline. Reuters reports that Washington threatened to stop the allied-funded PURL weapons pipeline to press Kyiv to halt its deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. That is leverage over Ukrainian military operations, not proof of a coordinated campaign to remove Zelenskyy. The satellite dispute is murkier. Blamed for throttling Ukraine’s terminals, billionaire Elon Musk posted that limits "are decided by the US military and ultimately" by the president. Reuters then traced the restriction to the White House through unnamed officials. Trump denied it. "It wasn’t us," he told reporters Oct. 16. Separately, Ukraine went three days without American missile warnings before Zelenskyy said Oct. 18 that intelligence sharing had resumed. ZELENSKYY ACCUSES PUTIN OF DEFYING TRUMP'S CEASEFIRE PUSH, SENDS POINTED MESSAGE TO WHITE HOUSE The pressure is also personal. Trump called Oct. 10 for Ukraine to replace its president. Yet Zelenskyy sat down with American envoys in Oslo on Oct. 20. A leader who shows up for talks is not refusing diplomacy. Now consider the other side of the ledger. Trump announced an energy ceasefire Oct. 11, although Russian agreement remained unclear. A week later, Russian strikes hit 28 substations and other energy facilities, according to the Institute for the Study of War, leaving roughly 550,000 Ukrainian households without power. Kyiv was pressed to stop hitting refineries while Moscow kept hitting the grid. Putin never confirmed the ceasefire, and his missiles show he never intended to honor it. TRUMP TRIES DIFFERENT APPROACH WITH RUSSIA TO BRING AMERICANS RELIEF AMID ONGOING WAR WITH UKRAINE Moscow, meanwhile, received relief. On Oct. 9, Treasury issued a license authorizing specified Russian diesel transactions. Reuters later reported that Washington hoped the diesel deal would soften Moscow’s negotiating position. The administration’s case is domestic. Diesel hit a record $6.52 a gallon in September as the Iran war choked the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump promised relief for farmers, ranchers and truckers. But Lawfare’s analysis found the agreed Russian exports would cover about 2% of American demand. The price relief is speculative. Moscow’s gains are not: sanctions relief and American pressure on Kyiv to spare Russian refineries. PENTAGON RACES TO BUY 10X MORE MISSILES AS IRAN WAR DWINDLES ARSENAL, THREATENS READINESS FOR CHINA AGGRESSION Offering an adversary an incentive can be sound diplomacy. The question is what the incentive buys. So far, the bombing has not stopped. Nor has softer treatment softened the Kremlin’s terms. When Zelenskyy offered a 60-day ceasefire to permit elections, the Kremlin rejected it on Oct. 12, saying it wanted an overall settlement. Moscow refused the very pause that Trump’s call for new Ukrainian leadership would require. Putin’s ambitions run larger still. The New York Post reports that he wants a summit with Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to settle the war without Zelenskyy or Europe at the table, a redux of Yalta. Putin bargains as if time is on his side. The battlefield says otherwise. Reuters reported Oct. 17 that Russian advances had slowed and many front lines remained largely static. That gives Washington room to demand reciprocity. Wicker, the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman, proposed one approach on Oct. 18: Ukrainian restraint against petroleum facilities in exchange for American targeting assistance against Russian missile launches. It deserves consideration. But Putin would still need to offer restraint of his own. So what must Putin give up? As I argued in these pages last December, a durable agreement requires credible enforcement, and enforcement begins with concessions Moscow can be held to. Russia must halt strikes on Ukraine’s power grid and cities, the same restraint Washington demanded of Kyiv. It must accept monitored ceasefire terms, defined restrictions on military activity and consequences for violations. It must negotiate with Kyiv, not over Kyiv’s head in China. And it must recognize that the size of Ukraine’s army and the choice of its security partners belong to Kyiv, not the Kremlin. For his part, Trump should preserve American reserves, expand production, insist on European performance and refuse any summit that decides Ukraine’s fate without Ukraine. Diesel licenses and any further sanctions relief should depend on compliance, with automatic snap-back penalties if Moscow cheats. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION America need not send combat troops to Ukraine or finance an indefinite war to demand those safeguards. Trump wants the killing to stop. Whether Putin will accept enforceable limits remains unproved. The test of American diplomacy is whether Moscow earns relief through compliance and faces greater costs for renewed aggression. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ROBERT MAGINNIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada0b2e2b01e86071e13e64 Covert Russian Group Targets James Talarico With Baseless Claims in Texas Senate Race te 2026-10-22T13:10:06.578Z Covert Russian Group Targets James Talarico With Baseless Claims in Texas Senate Race Russian influence operations appear to be stepping up efforts to meddle in the midterms, according to intelligence officials. Most are targeting Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada0b2c2b01e86071e13e5b Tucson will count how often homeless people use bathrooms, ramadas in public parks te 2026-10-22T13:10:04.349Z Tucson will count how often homeless people use bathrooms, ramadas in public parks As Tucson’s parks have reopened this fall, some after months of closure for renovation, the city is launching a new initiative aimed at easing ongoing tensions over unhoused people using these public spaces.  Along with the ongoing effort to enforce the city’s camping ban, a new parks department unit will keep a weekly census of how many homeless people use park bathrooms and ramadas and instructs park staff to report homeless people they see in the park and who they worry could pose a safety concern.  That new unit, called Parks Assistance and Community Engagement, or PACE, is part of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and was designed to respond to homeless encampment reports. It comes almost one year after the launch of Tucson’s Safe City Initiative, an effort that uses police enforcement alongside the offer of services to push unhoused people toward shelters or drug treatment services.  The discussion at Tucson’s city council study session Tuesday touched briefly on the launch of the parks program this summer.  Ward 6 council member Miranda Schubert asked how the city would measure whether the park interventions connected people to services and housing, rather than simply moving them from one place to another.  “Ultimately, I want us to have conversations that move beyond tracked contacts, cleanups, and enforcement actions and toward measuring actual reductions in unsheltered homelessness,” she said.  For example, Schubert said, the city council’s discussions on homelessness could include information about how many people went into stable housing and how long the process took, noting that homeless services partners were often already tracking that information.  The PACE team moves into action when an encampment report is submitted to the city’s online reporting tool or through a 311 call, or when park staff reports an unhoused person in the park.  The park staff contact could include “a report from Tucson Parks and Recreation (TPR) staff who notice a homeless presence that may create safety concerns while doing routine maintenance,” says a section on Tuesday’s study session agenda about the city’s ongoing response to homelessness.  In August, the PACE team completed 37 park assessments, the document says. As part of that effort, the unit submitted 13 outreach requests to Community Safety, Health and Wellness, the city-based team that offers housing and substance abuse support. PACE also posted “no camping” signs near encampments, the document said. Moving ahead, PACE will start a weekly census to “track how many people experiencing homelessness are using park spaces such as ramadas, open areas, and restrooms.” The goal, the document says, is to measure how effective localized cleanups are and how the ban on camping is impacting park use. Tucson’s Parks and Recreation department did not respond to a request for comment on how census data would be collected and in which cases a homeless person being present in the park, but not camping, would lead to removal.  The city has recently made a significant investment into city parks: an $8 million renovation at Santa Rita Park, $1.71 million to renovate Armory Park and new bike parks at 100 Acre Woods along with specific relocation funding for hundreds of people living outside in the area.  The post Tucson will count how often homeless people use bathrooms, ramadas in public parks appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada04292b01e86071e13cd2 More Ways to Get Everyday Health Care te 2026-10-22T12:40:09.723Z More Ways to Get Everyday Health Care (NAPSI)—The U.S. has some of the finest, most dedicated medical professionals in the world. Yet, according to data from Gallup, 70% of Americans view the U.S. health care system negatively, with 23% saying it is in a “state of crisis”… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada04282b01e86071e13cc9 More Ways to Get Everyday Health Care te 2026-10-22T12:40:08.281Z More Ways to Get Everyday Health Care Long waits, rising costs and gaps in primary care are changing where people turn for everyday health needs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada01d82b01e86071e13c4e White House threatens Politico with 'consequences' if it doesn't retract Susie Wiles reporting te 2026-10-22T12:30:16.348Z White House threatens Politico with 'consequences' if it doesn't retract Susie Wiles reporting Politico has issued a correction and re-examined multiple articles after the White House threatened "consequences" if the outlet doesn't retract its recent reporting on President Donald Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles, Fox News Digital has confirmed. In a letter addressed to Politico's global editor-in-chief Jonathan Greenberger on Monday, White House counsel William Scharf slammed three "demonstrably false and defamatory articles" about Wiles, including claims that Trump was mulling Wiles' ouster, and that he had a "freakout" when Politico published its story. "These publications reflect far more than sloppy reporting or an unfortunate, inadvertent reliance on unreliable sources. They instead reveal a disturbing pattern of the publication of sensational falsehoods despite direct, on-the-record refutations from senior White House officials and even the President of the United States himself, as well as documentary evidence provided to Politico, all of which established clearly that claims central to Politico's planned reporting were false. Put simply, your publication was told the truth and presented with corroborating evidence, and yet chose to publish fanciful fiction regardless," Scharf wrote in the letter first reported by Axios that has been obtained by Fox News Digital.  WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS APPEAL AS TRUMP-APPOINTED JUDGE EXTENDS RULING RESTORING CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO ACCESS "This is not a question of competing interpretations, editorial judgment, or political disagreement. It is a question of whether a major news organization may knowingly publish demonstrably false factual allegations, disregard documentary evidence contradicting those allegations, and then hide behind anonymous sources when confronted with the truth. It may not. I therefore demand that Politico retract these defamatory articles and issue corrections promptly, or face the consequences," he later continued. Scharf gave Politico "48 hours" to reverse its reporting and issue an apology to both Trump and Wiles before the White House explores "appropriate and available legal remedies." WHITE HOUSE REPORTERS REACT TO KATIE ZACHARIA'S 'BRUTAL' EXIT AS TRUMP'S PRESS SECRETARY "The White House has no obligation to pretend that this persistent conduct is consistent with responsible journalism. Nor should Politico expect that its institutional behavior will be insulated from scrutiny. After all, freedom of the press is not a professional exemption from accountability," Scharf told Greenberg. "I therefore demand that Politico immediately correct or retract these publications, issue a prominent and public apology to the President of the United States and to Ms. Wiles, and remove the false reporting from your digital archives. Failure to do so or otherwise respond justifying Politico’s publications within 48 hours will prompt an immediate review of Politico's relationship with the White House, and, of course, consideration of all other appropriate and available legal remedies." Politico responded on Wednesday, insisting it strives for accuracy in its reporting and "categorically rejects the false accusations" that it "chose to publish fanciful fiction" and "purposeful falsehoods designed to mislead the public."  "That said, Politico takes seriously assertions like those made in your letter. Accordingly, consistent with its commitment to ensuring its reporting is as accurate as possible, Politico re-examined all three articles identified in your letter and did follow up reporting," Politico’s attorney wrote in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital.  "As a result, Politico determined it was appropriate to correct one of the three articles identified in your letter," the letter continued.  Politico did not offer an apology to Trump and Wiles, or correct the report that Trump was considering moving on from Wiles. Instead, Politico corrected an article to note that Wiles simply offered "positive reinforcement" for then-White House press secretary Katie Zacharia’s Fox News appearance on "Hannity" last week before she stepped down, but did not play a direct role in booking the interview.  BIDEN-ERA FBI RECORDS REVEAL SPRAWLING WILES MONITORING AS BURIED CONTACTS SURFACE "The updated version of that article, reflecting the information obtained through Politico’s further reporting, has now been published. Promptly and transparently making corrections, as Politico has done here, is a hallmark of journalistic ethics and integrity, and of the very professionalism your letter falsely claims Politico is lacking," Politico’s attorney wrote.  The White House did not immediately respond when asked for comment.  Politico has been in the crosshairs of the Trump administration in recent weeks as among the outlets that were banned by the White House last month, which had been reversed by a judge's ruling. "To be clear, any error that you could identify in Politico’s reporting about the President or his administration would not excuse the White House’s unconstitutional retaliation and discrimination against Politico’s for the content of its news coverage," Politico’s response said.  "The White House’s efforts to retaliate against Politico for its constitutionally protected journalism, and to discriminate against Politico based on what the President perceives to be its editorial viewpoint is a profound affront to the most fundamental constitutional rights," the response continued. "Politico will defend its journalism and the right of its reporters to pursue their mission and report fearlessly on the President and other White House officials for the benefit of the American public, notwithstanding the White House’s ongoing attempts to intimidate Politico and chill and punish that reporting." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ada01d62b01e86071e13c45 Injured Bend, Oregon teacher tried to shut classroom door during school shooting before playing dead te 2026-10-22T12:30:14.831Z Injured Bend, Oregon teacher tried to shut classroom door during school shooting before playing dead A teacher who was injured during last Thursday's school shooting in Bend, Oregon, said she tried to shut a classroom door before pretending to be dead in the hope that the gunman would not target her again. Becky Drury made the remarks in a statement released to the media on Wednesday, as the Bend Police Department confirmed that the firearm used in the attack on Silver Rail Elementary, which left three children and one teacher dead, was "purchased legally." "Here is what I remember: Once I realized something was happening outside, I ran to see what was going on. I then saw the shooter and immediately ran back into the classroom. I turned to shut the door behind me, but the shooter was already there. Before I could do anything more, he shot me at close range and I fell to the ground," Drury said. "Lying on the floor, I saw that my left hand was almost completely severed from the gunshot, and my other arm was also severely injured. I could not get up, defend myself, or protect anyone else," she added. "So, I did the only thing I could do, which was to pretend to be dead in the hope he would not shoot me again." HERO DAD WHO TOOK DOWN OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER IDENTIFIED ALONG WITH TEACHER, STUDENT BOTH KILLED IN ATTACK Drury continued, "What happened in that classroom was unimaginable, and like so many in this community, my heart is broken for everyone affected by this tragedy," and her "thoughts are with those who were hurt, those we lost, their families, our school, and the Bend community." The Bend Police Department said on Wednesday that detectives are continuing a "complex investigation." "They have served search warrants at the shooting suspect's home, as well as on his electronic devices and his social media accounts on a variety of platforms. That work continues, and it takes time," the department said in a statement. BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT HONORS SLAIN TEACHER, PRAISES STAFF MEMBER'S COURAGE DURING ATTACK: 'FOREVER GRATEFUL' The 16-year-old shooter was "neutralized" by a good Samaritan, police said. Bend-La Pine Schools began welcoming students back to their other schools on Wednesday following the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. "Heartfelt artwork and messages of love reminded our students and staff that they are surrounded by a community that cares deeply for them," the school district said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9fd262b01e86071e13b41 El-Sayed, Rogers spar over Trump, guns in fiery debate and more top headlines te 2026-10-22T12:10:14.054Z El-Sayed, Rogers spar over Trump, guns in fiery debate and more top headlines 1. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9fd242b01e86071e13b38 Chris Pratt says his faith will be 'the most important thing' that he passes on to his kids te 2026-10-22T12:10:12.973Z Chris Pratt says his faith will be 'the most important thing' that he passes on to his kids Chris Pratt is shedding light on the reality of raising four kids in Hollywood while keeping his Christian faith present in their lives. During an interview with Fox News Digital ahead of the season 2 release of "Terminal List," Pratt said that his faith is how he starts and ends each day. The new season of "Terminal List" premiered on Oct. 21, 2026 on Prime Video. "Oh, God, you know, I'm for the most part, I'm always gonna be a man of faith. My faith is how I start my day, it's how I end my day. It's the most important thing that I'll be able to pass on to my kids," the actor began. JACK CARR REVEALS WHY CHRIS PRATT WAS HIS PICK FOR 'THE TERMINAL LIST' FROM THE VERY START "It's an incredible blessing to be a father. It's also a lot of hard work. And so I think I just want to teach them that... I don't know, I want to do my best. I basically want to get right everything my dad got right and get right everything my dad got wrong. And I'm sure I'll screw up both, you know?" Pratt continued. Pratt is married to author Katherine Schwarzenegger, the daughter of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver. The couple began dating in 2018, became engaged in January 2019 and married in June of that year. Pratt and Schwarzenegger have three children together: daughters Lyla Maria, born in August 2020, and Eloise Christina, born in May 2022, along with their son, Ford Fitzgerald, born in November 2024. Pratt also shares a son, Jack, with his former wife, actress Anna Faris. Jack was born in August 2012. Pratt and Faris married in 2009, announced their separation in 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2018. Pratt is now a father of four. Pratt was joined by his "Terminal List" co-star, Constance Wu, during the Fox News Digital interview. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS  "The Terminal List" is an action-thriller series starring Pratt as James Reece, a Navy SEAL whose platoon is ambushed during a covert mission. After returning home, Reece discovers conflicting evidence about what happened and begins uncovering a dangerous conspiracy connected to the operation. WATCH: Chris Pratt says faith is the most important thing he’ll pass on to his 4 kids   Wu plays Katie Buranek, a seasoned war correspondent who helps Reece investigate the truth. As a journalist, Katie uses her reporting skills and connections to expose information surrounding the military conspiracy, becoming one of Reece’s key allies. The series is based on Jack Carr’s novel of the same name and streams on Prime Video. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Wu told Fox News Digital that she's "never felt safer" on a television set before, due to all the veterans involved in the production. "Yeah, you probably weren't," Pratt said. "We have 17 veterans on this in front of the camera, behind the camera. Writers, directors, tech advisors, safety coordinators, stuntmen, actors. So it was awesome." Wu explained that in season 2, her character Katie cares more personally for Pratt's character, Reece. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I think for Katie, I think she cares more personally for Reese, whereas before she cared a lot about the truth and the story, but she also cares for him as a person a little more, which I think changes a lot of things," Wu said. WATCH: Constance Wu reveals Katie’s feelings for James Reece deepen in ‘The Terminal List’ season 2 The new season of "Terminal List" premiered on Oct. 21, 2026 on Prime Video. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9fd232b01e86071e13b2e Texas mom charged with manslaughter after allegedly driving 82 mph in crash that killed 2 recent college grads te 2026-10-22T12:10:11.755Z Texas mom charged with manslaughter after allegedly driving 82 mph in crash that killed 2 recent college grads A 22-year-old Texas mother accused of driving more than twice the speed limit with her two young children in the car faces manslaughter charges after a crash killed a couple who had recently graduated from college. Aldrea Rogers, 22, was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with the deaths of Julian Harris and Madison Duren, Dallas County jail records reviewed by Fox News Digital show. Rogers was allegedly driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when she crashed into the couple's vehicle, FOX 4 Dallas reported, citing a newly released arrest affidavit. TEXAS WOMAN SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON, ANNUAL JAIL TIME DURING PROBATION FOR DEADLY DUI CRASH Harris, 23, and Duren, 22, had recently graduated from Southern Methodist University, where they shared a passion for theater. Harris died at the scene, while Duren was taken to a hospital, where she later died. LSU STUDENT AND FIREFIGHTER FIANCÉ MOWED DOWN NEAR CAMPUS, IMPAIRED UNDERAGE DRIVER ARRESTED Rogers' two children were also in her vehicle during the crash. All three survived, authorities said. Investigators said Harris was driving a Toyota Prius with Duren in the passenger seat when he attempted to turn left onto a major roadway. WOMAN ACCUSED OF DEADLY REVENGE CRASH FACES JURY AS BOYFRIEND’S HOSPITAL ACCOUNT STAYS OUT OF TRIAL The couple's car was struck by a Hyundai Elantra driven by Rogers, who investigators said was traveling at a high rate of speed before the collision. Rogers was booked into the Dallas County Jail on Oct. 16, with bond set at $250,000 for each manslaughter charge, jail records show. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Her total bond was listed at $500,000 as of Wednesday afternoon. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Harris and Duren were active in Dallas' theater community after graduating from SMU, where they shared a passion for acting. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Their friends, Eli Barron and Emmet Overcarsh, described the couple to FOX 4 Dallas as curious, enthusiastic people who loved learning and connecting with others. SEND US A TIP Overcarsh also expressed disbelief that Rogers, who was the same age as the victims, allegedly had her two young children in the car when the deadly crash occurred. GOT A TIP? The couple had been leaving their apartment when the crash occurred. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Friends said the deaths have been difficult to comprehend, particularly because Rogers was the same age as the victims and allegedly had her two young children in the car. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Fox News Digital has contacted the Dallas Police Department and Dallas County court officials to obtain a copy of the arrest affidavit and additional details about the crash investigation. A memorial service for Harris and Duren is scheduled for Oct. 31 at Southern Methodist University. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9fd222b01e86071e13b25 Americans could be detained for years in popular travel destination, officials warn te 2026-10-22T12:10:10.516Z Americans could be detained for years in popular travel destination, officials warn Americans traveling to China are being warned about the possibility of detention, electronic surveillance and restrictions that could keep them from returning home — with a travel expert sharing critical information for people to know before they go.  The U.S. State Department issued an updated Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for mainland China this week, citing concerns about wrongful detention and restrictions on leaving the country. Travelers are told to be aware that routine professional, academic and personal activities — which carry no risk in Western countries — may be treated as criminal offenses under China's broad security laws. STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY AS ARRESTS AND EXIT BANS HIT POPULAR DESTINATION The advisory also raises concerns about private communications, warning Americans that emails, texts and social media activity could be monitored by Chinese authorities. "Assume that China's security services can read your emails, texts and social media posts if you send them to or from China," the Oct. 19 advisory states. The State Department said some people have been detained or deported over private messages considered critical of Chinese authorities, even when those messages were sent outside China. The risks extend beyond electronic communications. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The State Department elaborated on possible detention without justification. "The U.S. Department of State has determined that Americans are at serious risk of wrongful detention by the Government of China," the advisory states. Those detained could spend years behind bars with limited contact with family members or U.S. officials, according to the department. Travelers could also face restrictions that prevent them from leaving the country, even if they have not been detained. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Chinese authorities have used the "exit bans" during investigations and business or civil disputes. Exit bans have also affected relatives of people under investigation, including children, according to the advisory. Some travelers may not know they're prohibited from leaving until they try to fly home. "U.S. citizens might only become aware of an exit ban when they attempt to depart China," the State Department said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Some bans have lasted for years — and officials warn there may be no clear way to challenge them in court. Americans who plan to visit China are advised to travel with a U.S. passport and valid Chinese visa, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and arrange regular check-ins with family members or an employer. Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. State Department for further comment. "Be aware of your surroundings. Think before you take a picture," advised Bobby Laurie, a longtime travel expert and former flight attendant. "This is one of those situations where maybe you were spotted taking pictures of law enforcement on the street, or you were somewhere you shouldn't have been. Maybe you were inadvertently near a protest … on the streets," he added.  "Then as your trip comes to an end, you head to the airport. You scan your boarding pass, ready to get through immigration to fly home. And then you realize you're actually not allowed to fly home. There has been an exit ban placed on you." He said anyone traveling to China should go with "a cell phone or electronic device that is really stripped down just to what you need for your trip." Leave confidential information at home, he also urged. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9f8712b01e86071e138f1 John Anderson, country music hall of famer, dead at 71 te 2026-10-22T11:50:09.246Z John Anderson, country music hall of famer, dead at 71 John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame singer known for hits including "Swingin'," "Seminole Wind" and "Straight Tequila Night," has died. He was 71. Anderson died on Wednesday, Oct. 21. His death was announced by his family in a statement shared on his official Facebook page and acknowledged by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend," the family wrote. "To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. To us, he was so much more." The family described Anderson as "the heart of our family," and asked for prayers as they mourned his death. A cause of death has not been publicly announced. COUNTRY SINGER BRIAN 'NASHVILLE' DUCKWORTH, VOICE BEHIND FAMILY BAND TAYLOR MADE, DIES AT 56 Born Dec. 13, 1954, in Orlando, Florida, Anderson grew up in nearby Apopka before moving to Nashville after high school to pursue a career in country music. He signed with Warner Bros. Records in 1976. Anderson rose to prominence in the early 1980s with a traditional country sound influenced by artists including Merle Haggard and George Jones. His early hits included "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal" and "Wild and Blue," followed by "Swingin'," which earned him the Country Music Association's Single of the Year award in 1983. He also received the CMA Horizon Award that year. GEORGE STRAIT PULLS OFF INCREDIBLE CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENT WITH STUNNING CONCERT His traditional sound helped shape country music's New Traditionalist movement, which gained momentum in the 1980s. After a period of declining commercial success in the late 1980s, Anderson returned to the charts in the early 1990s with "Straight Tequila Night," "Seminole Wind" and "Money in the Bank." Over his career, Anderson recorded 20 Top 10 country hits, including five No. 1 singles, according to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2024. "John Anderson was a one-of-a-kind song stylist who proved that fresh innovations were best born from time-honored traditions," Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, said in a statement. Young praised Anderson's distinctive voice and his ability to draw inspiration from traditional country music. "He was already a diamond then, and a diamond he always will be," Young said, referencing Anderson's 1981 recording of Billy Joe Shaver's "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I'm Gonna Be a Diamond Someday)." In their statement, Anderson's family said his impact extended far beyond his music. "His music will live on, but for us, his greatest legacy will always be the love he gave his family and the memories we will carry with us forever." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9f61b2b01e86071e1386c McMahon calls for 'reset' of education after US spent $3 trillion and still saw reading scores decline te 2026-10-22T11:40:11.454Z McMahon calls for 'reset' of education after US spent $3 trillion and still saw reading scores decline SALT LAKE CITY — Education Secretary Linda McMahon told Fox News Digital that the United States is due for a "reset" of public education after spending $3 trillion over decades while national reading scores have consistently declined. "We've spent this $3 trillion that you referenced, and we've watched scores continue to come down. So we're doing something wrong. We need to reset," McMahon said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "We know that the president believes, as do I, that the best education is the one that's closest to the child with parental involvement," McMahon added. "Our goal is to make sure that we move administrative programs that focus more on adults out of Washington, D.C., so that we can get all of those dollars back into education in the states." TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOUTS ‘HARD RESET’ FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS, VOWS TO PUT PARENTS ‘BACK IN CHARGE’ McMahon visited Utah on Tuesday to highlight the Trump administration’s progress in reforming K-12 education. Delivering a speech titled "The Next 250: K-12 Education," the secretary emphasized returning education authority to the states, investing in proven academic interventions, and expanding school choice for families. "In every decision we make, we are not asking what’s better for growing government power, ideological agendas, or bureaucrats’ careers. We are returning education to its most basic obligation: to nurture the God-given potential of our children," McMahon told a crowd of students, parents, and teachers at American Preparatory Academy in West Valley City. The Utah event marked the 47th stop on the department’s 50-state tour aimed at decentralizing federal education authority. According to Department of Education officials, more than $3 trillion in federal taxpayer money has been spent over the decades, while national test results show that only about three in 10 students perform at or above the proficient level in math and reading. Speaking with Fox News Digital following her address, McMahon said parental involvement in education increased during the pandemic.  "Parents, for the first time, could see what was going on with education, with the curriculum that was being taught to their children," McMahon said. "They became involved, they became concerned, and they started going to school board meetings. I think that really started to change the focus. And that, in conjunction with looking at the fact that NAEP scores — our national report card — have simply gone down since the Department of Education was established." McMahon pledged upon taking office to work toward dismantling the federal agency, including hiring leaders tasked with phasing out their own offices. The push aligns with President Donald Trump's broader education initiative, which he highlighted at a White House Rose Garden event promoting school choice. Trump also pledged to eliminate "far-left extremism" from classrooms and argued that federal education spending has failed to deliver acceptable academic results. MOMS FOR LIBERTY UNLEASHES AI WATCHDOG ON 13,000 SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FLAG CONTROVERSIAL POLICIES BEFORE VOTES As part of the administration's broader effort to downsize federal oversight, the Department of Education announced an interagency agreement with the Treasury Department in March. Under the agreement, Treasury will take on certain responsibilities for managing federal student loans, including collections on defaulted loans, as part of the administration's effort to transfer administrative duties away from the Education Department. The student loan transfer is one of nine interagency partnerships designed to serve as a "proof of concept" for Congress to show that federal education tasks can be reallocated. "I've asked Congress, with this proof of concept and these interagency agreements: Let me prove to you that it works," McMahon told Fox News Digital. "I know, ultimately, Congress has to vote if we do close the Department of Education and if I, in fact, am able to fire myself. Hopefully, they will vote for it because I believe the outcome will be better for students — and that is the goal." McMahon said that the federal agency functions largely as a "pass-through" for funding rather than controlling local school curricula, a distinction she noted is frequently misunderstood by the public. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TARGETS HEAD START BUREAUCRACY IN MOVE ADVOCATES SAY PUTS PARENTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT "The goal is to get rid of the bureaucracy of education that seems to focus more on adults and not on children's performance," she said. Following her Utah visit, McMahon’s four-part speaking series will continue with upcoming stops in Nevada, Arizona, and Tennessee to address rising higher education costs and workforce Pell grants. Her final keynote in Tennessee later this month will focus on restoring accountability and standards in higher education. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9f61a2b01e86071e13863 James Woods finds serenity settling into his life’s ‘second act’ of song-writing, releasing third album te 2026-10-22T11:40:10.407Z James Woods finds serenity settling into his life’s ‘second act’ of song-writing, releasing third album Behind his countless roles in film and television productions, actor James Woods has experienced his share of "takes" and "wraps" just as endings and new beginnings have occurred in his creative and personal life. Now, during what he's referred to as his life’s "second act" after his notorious Hollywood blacklisting and then later the Pacific Palisades fires in January 2025, which still has he and his wife Sara displaced due to their home’s smoke damage, Woods seems to have settled into a life of song-writing serenity. His third album, "The Killer’s Wife," is what became a concept record released under his own label, Breakheart Music. Created in collaboration with musical artist Bob Wayne and four-time Grammy winner Shooter Jennings, the album draws on Woods’ early years as an actor on the road. At its heart is a true story that he initially treated as fiction: his past relationship with a young woman and mother whom he later discovered was married to a serial killer. That extraordinary saga inspired both the album’s title and its featured song. "I’m not gonna reveal her privacy and her story. I have no way of knowing where she is now or anything, but I heard that she has a fine life and she carried on and she overcame this incredible moment in her life. But I always thought about this question. It intrigued me. Why didn’t he murder her?" Woods explained to Fox News Digital, describing the inspiration behind the album. "And knowing her, I thought, ‘There’s something about her unbelievable purity of spirit that I think was more powerful than his satanic evil.’ And considering the state of the world, I thought, well, now we’ve got an epic, literally spiritual battle for the survival of the species, really, as a big idea behind the album." COUNTRY HITMAKER REVEALS HOW FAITH CARRIED HIM THROUGH SON'S MURDER — AND TOWARD COMPASSION FOR HIS KILLER Woods describes "The Killer’s Wife" as "a musical parable into the dark heart of evil, and the glorious triumph of good." Other songs on the album explore that theme in different ways. "The Hearts of Men" came to Woods as he was reading Matthew 24:12 in the Bible, a passage that speaks of the hardening of human hearts as wickedness spreads. "One in the Chamber," which Woods calls his favorite track, came to him at the last minute and speaks to the need to be prepared for the violent times in which we live. "Bob does it like a beautiful ballad — it’s so pretty — and everybody said, ‘This song is so beautiful.’ And then you realize what it’s about as you’re singing it, you know, and that’s what I love about our music and why people are really responding to it," Woods said. "It has just such a unique flavor." A serendipitous encounter at Dan Tana’s, the iconic West Hollywood restaurant, brought Woods and his wife, Sara, together with Jennings and his wife, Misty Swain. Tana, who died last year, was a close friend of Woods. The two couples were the only diners in the restaurant before the dinner rush, and the chance meeting led not only to an unlikely friendship but also to a remarkable musical journey for everyone involved. Sara has even become Breakheart Music’s art director, creating all three album covers and every photograph used in the releases. During dinner, Jennings asked Woods whether he had ever considered writing lyrics, telling him to send some along if he ever did. That night, Woods went home and wrote "Misty Morning" in the Notes app on his iPhone in just 20 minutes. Then he heard nothing from Jennings for nearly a month. "I thought and said to Sara, ‘Oh, what an idiot. I just ruined a good friendship.’ And then all of a sudden, I got this song back (‘Misty Morning’), which is like one of the most beautiful songs ever. And my whole life changed." Jennings described Woods’ first album, "Hear the Thunder Crack’" released in October 2024, as an "expansive poetic journey" and told Woods that it was, in fact, the actor’s autobiography. FAST-MOVING SANDY FIRE BURNS HUNDREDS OF ACRES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, FORCING EVACUATIONS IN SIMI VALLEY AREA Wayne later came on board at the suggestion of Jennings, to sing on Woods’ second album, "Tombstone Opera," which Woods described as a kind of "Sergio Leone revenge tale." The project marked another chapter in his second act, one that continued even after the Palisades fires. Both albums reached the Top 10 on Apple Music’s country album charts and have sold several thousand physical copies. Like its predecessors, "The Killer’s Wife" was recorded at Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Sound studio and follows Woods’ steadfast rule against using Auto-Tune or artificial intelligence. In addition to writing the lyrics, Woods lends his own voice to the songs performed by Wayne, adding spoken-word passages layered throughout the music. "It is unusual to have a spoken part, but in this album, it really serves a lot of the songs," Woods explained. DAVID MARCUS: WOKE 1.0 IS WHY ENTERTAINERS NEEDED OUR SECRET CONSERVATIVE CLUB The record is available on CD and vinyl through jamewoods.com. The vinyl edition, custom-made by Memphis Record Pressing, features translucent colors and sand-like, opaque elements evoking the seaside, along with a bright-red blood splatter representing the places where the serial killer’s victims were buried. "One of my favorite things about working with James Woods is how cinematic his writing is. With ‘The Killer’s Wife,’ he really found such a unique way to unfold this mini-opera, and paired with Bob’s amazing musical structures, this album explores so much sonic space that we hadn’t in the beginning," Jennings said. For Woods, now 79, this musical chapter follows a remarkable acting career that included roles in Oliver Stone’s Salvador (1986), Martin Scorsese’s crime drama Casino (1995), and Rob Reiner’s Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), among many others. Woods left MIT during his senior year in 1969 to pursue acting. Numerous award nominations and accolades followed. After being effectively sidelined by Hollywood around 2018 because of his outspoken conservative views and public support for Donald Trump, Woods found a new project in the book "American Prometheus," the biography of Robert Oppenheimer. The project eventually became Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning film "Oppenheimer," released in 2023, and helped put Woods back on the map as a producer. Although Woods was reportedly advised to remain "invisible" during the film’s release — he wasn’t even invited to the Producers Guild Awards — he eventually discovered something unexpected. What initially felt painful also helped him realize that he no longer cared about the Hollywood world as much as he once had. "It’s important to understand, I loved being an actor. I loved my years in the film and television industry," he said, recalling roles such as his performance in 1979’s "The Onion Field." Whether based on real events or fictional stories, he explained, such projects often addressed the cultural and political issues of the day. "And at the same time, I understood that my role as an actor was to take another person’s words and directorial concepts, knowing I was there to serve that." "Those masters, not the people, but the story," he clarified. Acting, as he has been quoted as saying, "is now a DEI exercise." Simply put, Woods said he has turned toward "happier things" and spending time with talented musicians, whom he describes as true "magicians" and among the most jubilant people he has ever been around. "I have this observation I made once. I thought, you know, whenever you look at statues anywhere in the world, they usually celebrate one of two kinds of people: warriors and poets. And I thought, you know, if you got a choice to do one or the other, I’m tired of being a warrior for a cause, getting in the political fray. I want to celebrate art and poetry and music and things I love, and things other people love," he said. "So, I want to talk about happier stuff. I want to talk about the creation of art. And I want to talk about how we create art, because I love what we’ve created, and I think the people who are hearing it are loving it… and I want to celebrate it," he continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9f6192b01e86071e1385a Rep. Keith Self targeted in alleged assassination plot by Texas teen: report te 2026-10-22T11:40:09.295Z Rep. Keith Self targeted in alleged assassination plot by Texas teen: report Federal authorities arrested a 17-year-old Texas boy accused of plotting to assassinate Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, and carry out a separate terrorist attack in North Texas on behalf of ISIS, according to a local report. The teenager, who has not been publicly identified, was arrested on Oct. 5 after acquiring a firearm, according to federal law enforcement sources cited by WFAA. "I am grateful to the FBI and law enforcement for stopping this threat," Self said in a statement posted on X. "My family and I are safe, and I remain focused on serving the people of Texas’ 3rd District," he continued. "Preserving our constitutional republic from radical Islam means accepting the costs that come with it—name-calling, threats, and worse." MALL OF AMERICA TERROR PLOT THWARTED; SUSPECTED ISIS SYMPATHIZER ARRESTED, FBI ANNOUNCES "Our Founders believed this country was worth the sacrifice," Self added. "I served 25 years in the military because defending freedom was worth the sacrifice. This only strengthens my resolve. I will not back down." Self spoke about the situation to CBS News Texas following the arrest. "When we knew about it, they had him," Self said, admitting he had limited knowledge of what went on. "The FBI, through the Capitol Police, only tells us so much," he told CBS, although he did note, "I understand that they've known about this kid for a while." According to WFAA, the teenager allegedly planned to target Self at an event last Saturday. Federal investigators also believe the suspect was planning a separate attack on behalf of ISIS, the outlet reported. When asked by WFAA whether his public positions on Islamic extremism might explain why he was targeted, Self said he could not be certain. FBI ARRESTS WOMAN WHO ALLEGEDLY PLOTTED ISIS-LINKED ATTACK ON NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL BUILDING "If it's ISIS related, you kind of have to believe that. I can't prove that. I don't know that for sure," Self said. Last month, Self introduced a nonbinding congressional resolution denouncing Sharia law and opposing its implementation in the United States. He also co-founded the "Sharia-Free America Caucus" last year with Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, with the goal of opposing the influence of Sharia law. Self is seeking a third term in Congress in November's midterm elections. Fox News Digital has reached out to Self and the FBI for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9f6182b01e86071e13851 Republican lawmaker believes the WNBA should adopt the Olympic standard for women’s sports te 2026-10-22T11:40:08.164Z Republican lawmaker believes the WNBA should adopt the Olympic standard for women’s sports The WNBA is still having a heck of a time definitively saying what a woman is, but according to a letter from league commissioner Cathy Engelbert to Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not it – women, that is. Stutzman joined OutKick's Dan Dakich on the Wednesday edition of "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich" to discuss it. Dakich asked the representative point-blank what the league needed to put in writing so that this discussion — which Dakich called "dumbest conversation ever" — could be put to rest. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Stutzman had a pretty straightforward solution and one that would even allow the league to wipe its hands of criticism from the lefties by passing the buck. "Well, I think they could just follow another organization's definitions," Stutzman suggested. "Say they're going to follow the Olympics organization's definition. They don't even have to define it themselves — there are already other organizations that define what a biological woman is." That's about as easy as it gets. The International Olympic Committee took one on the chin from the pro-men in women's sports crowd, and, would you believe, the IOC is still, at last check, alive and kicking. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Still, as Stutzman pointed out, the league shouldn't even need to hide behind another organization, because it does seem to know the difference between men and women. "But apparently it's not hard, because Cathy Engelbert can decide that Enes Freedom is a male without even meeting him in person," Stutzman said. "So, it can't be that hard." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9f3c12b01e86071e137bf Washington high school girl walks off starting line alone in protest of trans runner, ending her season te 2026-10-22T11:30:09.281Z Washington high school girl walks off starting line alone in protest of trans runner, ending her season There was no group to stand with her in solidarity. No teammate to lean on. We've seen other girls cross country runners in Washington state walk off the start line in protest of having to compete against a boy, but Elise Bierer was the first to do it all by herself. It happened Wednesday during the Greater St. Helens League District Meet, where a runner for Camas High was competing as a girl after starting the year racing against the boys. And when the gun went off for the women's varsity race, Bierer walked off the line toward her mother, Sheona, who embraced her tearful daughter. DAD BANNED FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS AFTER PROTESTING TRANS RUNNER COMPETING AGAINST HIS DAUGHTER This was certainly not how Elise, a sophomore at Battle Ground High, pictured her season ending when the school year began. She was the second-fastest female cross country runner on her team, and almost certainly would have advanced to regionals had she participated Wednesday. But as her mom explained, Bierer had been anticipating a moment like this for a couple of years, and was prepared to stand — or more precisely, walk — on principle. "Before she entered high school — she's a sophomore — I told her that it's a real possibility that this could come into play, that she might be forced to race against a male. When we talked about that, she said if that were to happen, she would stand up for what was right and just not compete," said Sheona Bierer, speaking for a daughter who didn't feel comfortable being interviewed. So two Tuesdays ago, when Battle Ground met Camas in a dual meet, Bierer and other teammates decided that they were simply not going to compete. But there really wasn't a whole lot on the line in that race. This time, though, it was districts. This time, a protest meant saying sayonara to her season. A CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER SWITCHED TO THE GIRLS TEAM MIDSEASON, PARENTS VOICE THEIR DISAPPROVAL AT MEET Sheona said Elise and other Battle Ground girls who didn't want to compete against the biological boy were pressured into running in the JV race Wednesday. This would maximize Battle Ground's chances of finishing in the top three of four teams to advance to regionals. Two things, though. 1) Because of all this controversy, only five Battle Ground racers even showed up for Wednesday's women's varsity race (the other three teams had seven apiece). And 2) Elise felt it was her rightful place to line up with the varsity. She'd earned that position. Sheona said that the initial plan was for other Battle Ground girls to walk off the start line with Elise. But those plans changed before the race, leaving Elise to make a statement all by herself. What was that like to watch as a mom? I asked. "I'm super proud. I'm still overwhelmed," said Sheona, adding that Elise has been running since sixth grade but would not return to the team next year if she had to run against the Camas boy. "I know this is really hard, but I love her, and I'm so glad that she's going to stand up for what's right, even when everybody else is walking away from what's right and chose to buckle under pressure." Sheona said Elise didn't inform Battle Ground coach Patricia Tester of her plan for fear of being relegated to JV. I attempted to ask Tester about Bierer after the race — and about the exodus of female runners from her team — but she wouldn't even offer a no comment. Then, another Battle Ground coach stepped in. "Go away, please. That's my comment," he said. I told him I was just trying to get answers about an athlete who protested. "Leave the kids alone," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I can't speak for other writers — and there were quite a few of them out there Wednesday — but I'd love to leave the kids alone. Unfortunately, Washington state law allows high school males to compete against high school females if they identify as the latter — leaving myriad girls distressed. The Camas boy finished second out of 26 runners Wednesday, officially displacing a biological girl from competing in regionals — as only 21 can advance. He also helped lead his Papermakers to first place in the women's varsity team results. Earlier this season, he finished first in a varsity dual meet despite placing 76th among boys a couple weeks prior. People are tired of this — and not just those on opposing teams. Eight days ago, about a dozen of the runner's own female teammates walked off the starting line for Camas. One of them was Holly Burns, who spoke at a pre-meet rally attended by scores of supporters of Initiative 638, a Nov. 3 ballot measure in Washington state that would require K-12 athletes to compete according to their sex at birth. She had no idea her walking off the start line would spark the reaction it has — but it helped turn Wednesday's meet into the kind of media spectacle rarely seen in high school cross country. "When I was talking about it with the girls, we were kind of like 'what's the point of even doing this?' It's not like it was going to change anything," said Burns, who, according to one parent, is one of 18 girls from Camas to have quit the team entirely. "But it seems like it definitely made a wave." This won't be the only OutKick column from Wednesday's meet. There is much more to be written about the adults who are finally showing the courage that's been almost exclusive to the high schoolers so far. But this one is dedicated to Elise Bierer, who showed what real integrity looks like. Her coach wants us to leave her alone. No. Not when she had the guts to stand alone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9ef112b01e86071e136b0 Marijuana use rises sharply among one group of Americans, new study finds te 2026-10-22T11:10:09.635Z Marijuana use rises sharply among one group of Americans, new study finds A growing number of American parents are using cannabis, prompting questions about potential child exposure and safety, according to a new study. Cannabis use increased substantially among parents between 2012 and 2024, with researchers estimating that at least 5.9 million U.S. children were living with a parent who used marijuana on most days in 2024. By 2024, 8% of parents used cannabis on most days, 5.2% used it daily and 6.7% met the criteria for cannabis use disorder (CUD). IS DRINKING EVERY DAY ALCOHOLISM? EXPERTS EXPLAIN WHERE CULTURE AND ADDICTION COLLIDE Daily cannabis use among parents was about four times as common as daily alcohol use, the study found. While increases occurred across nearly all demographic groups, some of the largest were seen among younger and unmarried parents, those in lower-income households and those without a four-year college degree. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego, analyzed data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), involving nearly 482,000 U.S. individuals ages 12 and older. The findings were published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. MARIJUANA USERS MAY FACE HIDDEN DRIVING DANGER THAT STANDARD TESTS CAN MISS "Marijuana has become so socially acceptable that people are starting to overlook the risks," Dr. Jarid Pachter, who specializes in family medicine and addiction medicine at Stony Brook Medicine in New York, told Fox News Digital. "Just because it's legal doesn't mean it's harmless," added Pachter, who was not involved in the study. The physician also expressed concern about the example parents are setting for their children. "If marijuana use is a regular part of life at home, children may start to see it as something that's normal and relatively harmless," he said, pointing to studies that show children whose parents use marijuana are more likely to use it themselves as they get older. "That doesn't necessarily mean the parent's marijuana use is causing the child to use, but there's clearly an association." The doctor also cautioned that THC, the main psychoactive chemical in the marijuana plant, is known to affect attention, memory, coordination and reaction time. NIGHTLY GLASS OF WINE MAY NOT BE AS HARMLESS AS MANY PEOPLE THINK, STUDY SUGGESTS "When you have young children, you need to be alert and able to respond to their needs," he said. "I'm not suggesting that someone who uses marijuana can't be a good parent. My concern is about being impaired when you're responsible for a child's safety." "I also think we need to be careful about normalizing daily marijuana use," he went on. "We wouldn't automatically consider daily alcohol use harmless, and we shouldn't look at marijuana that way, either." Pachter emphasized that accidental ingestion is another concern, especially with edibles like marijuana gummies or chocolate, which can look like regular candy to a young child. "We've seen significant increases in emergency room visits involving children who accidentally consume marijuana," he told Fox News Digital. CANNABIS COMPOUNDS COULD REVERSE DISEASE AFFECTING ONE-THIRD OF ADULTS "Some develop severe sedation, confusion and difficulty walking. In more serious cases, children can have breathing problems and require hospitalization." The more frequently someone uses marijuana, the greater risk of developing cannabis use disorder, the doctor cautioned. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "We also know THC can affect memory, attention and coordination. Frequent use, particularly of high-potency products, is associated with an increased risk of certain psychiatric problems in susceptible individuals." Smoking marijuana around children can also pose a risk of secondhand exposure. "Marijuana smoke contains many of the same harmful chemicals found in tobacco smoke," the physician said. "We know children can be exposed to THC through secondhand smoke, although we're still learning about the long-term health effects." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER For those who use marijuana every day, Pachter suggests they ask themselves whether they can go without it, and whether it is affecting work, relationships or responsibilities. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "And if you're a parent, you need to consider whether your marijuana use is affecting your ability to care for your children." The study had some limitations. The researchers did not assess parenting quality or children’s health, and the findings do not establish that parental cannabis use causes adverse child outcomes. Additionally, the data relied on self-reported substance use, which could be subject to recall or reporting bias. The researchers called for further studies examining whether the frequency of parental cannabis use, cannabis use disorder, household exposure and storage practices are associated with children’s health or developmental outcomes. The researchers reported funding support from the California Department of Cannabis Control, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9ef102b01e86071e136a7 Georgia town's entire full-time police force, city manager resign amid allegations against mayor te 2026-10-22T11:10:08.696Z Georgia town's entire full-time police force, city manager resign amid allegations against mayor The entire full-time police force and city manager in a small town in Georgia recently resigned from their positions, officials revealed during a city council meeting on Monday. Milner, Georgia, City Manager Tausha Grose told the city council Monday night that the town’s entire full-time police force and most of its part-time volunteer officers have resigned. Grose also announced her own resignation during the meeting. "It is with my extreme sorrow that our entire full-time police department has resigned, most of our part-time police. And also, I've also filed my resignation with the city clerk today," Grose said. WV TOWN'S POLICE DEPARTMENT THROWN INTO CHAOS BY EVIDENCE ROOM FIASCO, BUT OFFICIALS SAY NO ONE WAS FIRED Milner Police Chief Lamar Bunn accused city hall of secretly placing a tracker on his truck, paid for with personal funds and without the knowledge of anyone else in city government. He also said he has been falsely accused of having an affair with the city manager. "City Hall every day, it's got a tracker on my truck, it was bought with personal funds and placed on my vehicle without the city council or my supervisor, city administrator knowing it," Bunn said at the meeting. "Here's the thing, still I'm looking for a glimmer of hope to stay in the city. I don't know why. It's because I've devoted my life to Lamar County. 15, 16 years with the sheriff's office and now I'm back here in this county. My dad was here in '74 policing with his police department. I got roots here." ST PAUL POLICE CHIEF SUES MAYOR, ALLEGING SHE CALLED HERSELF A 'MILF,' SEXUALLY HARASSED HIM AND RETALIATED During the meeting, Mayor Craig Timmons acknowledged the concerns and said he hopes the situation can be resolved. Officials had disagreed over police overtime and a proposal to bar officers from using city vehicles for part-time work, but those disputes were not cited as the reason for the resignations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB In resignation letters obtained by Fox News Digital, Bunn said he was stepping down over what he described as conflicts with city leadership on legal and ethical issues. SEND US A TIP "I have determined that it is in my best interest to step down at this time due to fundamental differences regarding leadership, governance, and ethical alignment. Regrettably, recent actions and governance decisions within city leadership-specifically regarding legal compliance, ethical standards, and core values-have compromised my ability to perform my duties with integrity," Bunn said. Other full-time employees at the police department echoed Bunn's concerns, with Milner Police Captain Craig Walton demanding an investigation into Timmons in his resignation letter. "I sincerely hope that the residents of Milner and the members of the City Council will take these concerns seriously and pursue an independent investigation into the Mayor's conduct, including any potential violations of his oath of office or the rights of city employees," Walton said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Several other police department employees also cited disagreements with the mayor and city council as the reason for their resignations. Fox News Digital reached out to Timmons for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9ea5f2b01e86071e13597 Ex-SJSU volleyball coach alleges trans player failed testosterone test, result was kept 'secret' from team te 2026-10-22T10:50:07.575Z Ex-SJSU volleyball coach alleges trans player failed testosterone test, result was kept 'secret' from team Former San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose alleges a school official told her transgender player Blaire Fleming could not compete at one point during the 2023 season because Fleming’s testosterone level exceeded the eligibility limit. In a new interview with OutKick, Batie-Smoose, who is now the head volleyball coach at Cisco College, claimed SJSU associate athletics director Laura Alexander informed her of Fleming's failed test before the women’s volleyball team left for its first conference match. "So it was told to me by our associate AD, confirming to me that Fleming was not showing up for the test, the blood test," Batie-Smoose said. INSIDE THE FALLOUT OF THE SJSU VOLLEYBALL SCANDAL: ‘THIS IS AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM’ "And that Fleming had one day left before we were going to leave for our first conference match, and that he needed to come in and test. And then, then she proceeded to tell me the next day that after the test, that the testosterone levels were too high, and Fleming is ineligible to play and will not be going on the trip that day." The coach added that the alleged failed test was kept "a secret" from the rest of the team. The allegation also appears in Batie-Smoose’s Oct. 13 federal lawsuit against the California State University (CSU) trustees and 11 SJSU employees. Fleming then missed a long stretch of the 2023 season. SJSU’s athletics website claimed the player had not competed since Sept. 16 of that year "due to injuries," in a November 2023 game recap. Batie-Smoose said, "The injury happened the day that Fleming went to go get tested, and it was very questionable." Batie-Smoose believes the injury explanation helped keep the alleged eligibility issue secret. Her lawsuit also describes that conclusion as her belief. EX-SJSU VOLLEYBALL PLAYER SPEAKS OUT ON ALLEGED SCHOLARSHIP DECEPTION BY COACH DURING TRANS SCANDAL "Around the same time the testosterone results were revealed, Fleming thereafter missed conference matches because of a reported hand injury, which Plaintiff believes was an excuse to hide his ineligibility to play because of his hormone level," the lawsuit states. SJSU's own game records confirm that Fleming missed matches, but they do not establish whether a testosterone test result played a role in the absence. In 2023, NCAA rules allowed transgender women to play on women’s teams, but they had to meet requirements for hormone treatment and testosterone levels. The NCAA kept that policy, known as Phase Two, in place through the 2023–24 school year. Under that framework, transgender women had to complete at least one year of testosterone suppression treatment before competing on a women’s team. They also had to provide blood-test results that met the NCAA’s limit for their sport. For women’s volleyball, the Phase Two limit was below 10 nanomoles per liter of total testosterone in the blood. The requirements applied before an athlete’s first competition in each season segment, including nonconference games. Schools had to submit eligibility documents for an NCAA medical panel to review before the athlete competed. The requirement did not begin only when conference play started. Schools also had to certify athletes’ eligibility before allowing them to compete. If an athlete became ineligible, NCAA rules required the school to immediately keep that athlete out of competition. SJSU WAS TOLD OF DECADES-OLD ALLEGATIONS AGAINST VOLLEYBALL COACH DURING CONTROVERSIAL 2024 SEASON Batie-Smoose’s account does not establish that Fleming played while ineligible. Fleming did return in November of that season, missing 17 matches. SJSU has declined to respond to a request for clarification. "Due to pending litigation, San Jose State is unable to respond to your inquiry," a university spokesperson told OutKick. OutKick also reached out to Fleming, the NCAA, the Mountain West and the CSU for comment, but did not receive a response. Batie-Smoose’s allegations extend beyond Fleming’s eligibility. She also says her relationship with head coach Todd Kress unraveled as their political views grew apart — and accuses him of using her support for Trump to turn players against her. She described Kress as a longtime friend who once shared her conservative beliefs. "Todd was a conservative Republican, and we shared the same views on a lot of things. And that’s why we were friends for so long," she said. "And then somewhere in the craziness, he went left and really extreme left." Asked when she noticed that change, Batie-Smoose said it happened "before the first Trump election." The two continued discussing politics, she said. But she alleges Kress began raising their differences in front of athletes, crossing a boundary she wanted to keep between their personal disagreements and their coaching jobs. "Oh, yeah. We talked about politics all the time," she said. "You know, once he turned, it was more, um, he would bring it up in settings that I felt like it was very inappropriate." "We can talk and debate on those subjects when we’re in a room together, but not in front of student athletes. I feel like that is not the time and the place to speak on that." Batie-Smoose said the treatment intensified after they arrived at SJSU in 2023. She believes Kress brought up her political and religious views to mock her and weaken her relationships with the team. "Especially once we arrived at San Jose State, and I’ve referred to this before, this man was unrecognizable," she said. She alleged that Kress knew which players would object to her views and raised the subject in front of them to create division. Asked whether Kress told those players that he had once held similar conservative beliefs, Batie-Smoose replied: "Oh, no way. No way. He would never state that." She said she did not share his past political views with the athletes herself. "I do not talk about those things in front of athletes ever," she said. Her lawsuit alleges that Kress called her a "Trump lover." It also says she repeatedly expressed her religious belief that "God made man and woman," and that she believes his treatment reflected hostility toward her faith. She further alleges that he cornered and berated her during an office confrontation in about August 2023, after a canceled recruiting visit. The complaint says he threatened that he could get her fired. Batie-Smoose says she reported the encounter to administrators and human resources. She alleges they told her Kress was her boss and she needed to listen to him. Her attorney, Vernadette Broyles, described what she sees as a broader effort to silence her client. "There was a watchdog that was assigned to be at every practice and to travel with Melissa to watch what she said, to watch what she did," Broyles said. The lawsuit identifies a university administrator in connection with that allegation. The complaint presents the claimed purpose as Batie-Smoose’s belief. CSU has defended its handling of Batie-Smoose in its March lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education. The employment dispute grew as the volleyball controversy spread. During the 2024 season, former SJSU co-captain Slusser publicly challenged Fleming’s participation, and several opponents refused to play against SJSU. Batie-Smoose filed a Title IX complaint Oct. 29 alleging unequal treatment and failures to address concerns inside the program. SJSU placed Batie-Smoose on paid leave days later. Its suspension letter cited several grounds, including alleged disclosure of private student information, differential treatment of athletes and unprofessional conduct. Batie-Smoose disputes those grounds. On Jan. 31, 2025, the university told her it would not renew her temporary appointment. Batie-Smoose then filed an employment lawsuit against SJSU last September. Then, this year, on Sept. 4, Judge Noël Wise dismissed her second amended complaint in an earlier employment case. Wise found that her allegations did not adequately show that SJSU punished her because of her sex or for raising complaints protected by law. The judge emphasized the complaint’s account that SJSU acted after she shared student information with the media despite instructions to keep it confidential. Wise allowed her to amend. The ruling addressed whether that complaint stated a valid legal claim. It did not decide the dispute after a trial. The October filing accuses officials of violating her rights to speak, practice her faith and hold political beliefs. It also alleges unequal treatment under the law. Batie-Smoose seeks reinstatement or a comparable job, compensation and correction of adverse personnel records. Federal investigators have separately challenged SJSU’s handling of the volleyball program. In January, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights concluded that the school violated Title IX over athletic participation, facilities and its response to complaints. The agency also raised concerns about unequal treatment in employment, while acknowledging that incomplete records limited its conclusions. CSU disputes the federal findings. The system sued the Education Department in March, arguing that SJSU followed the law and NCAA rules that governed the seasons under review. Batie-Smoose says legal advice shaped how much she shared publicly as the dispute unfolded. "When this all began, I did not have legal representation," she said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I mean, we have a lawsuit here and we want to win, and we also want to make change." She has since returned to coaching. Cisco College in Texas announced her hiring as head volleyball coach in April. "This is what God intended me to do," she said. She described the new job as a chance to lead young women again while her case moves forward. "God put me here. I have a purpose, and I’m so blessed that I get to lead these young women again, and I’m having a lot of fun at it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9e5b02b01e86071e1346e Macron has one more chance to save the country or ‘it’s lost for France,’ business owner warns te 2026-10-22T10:30:08.356Z Macron has one more chance to save the country or ‘it’s lost for France,’ business owner warns FIRST ON FOX: A French business owner who had five of her family's stores wrecked by looters last week said this coming Saturday's protest could be a watershed moment for France. Her message to President Emmanuel Macron: "Next Saturday is your last chance to save France," Michèle Teboul, the business owner, said in an interview with Fox News Digital.  Addressing both Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez and Macron, she said, "If they don’t do what’s necessary to do next Saturday, I think it’s lost for France." Teboul lost more than merchandise when looters ransacked 15 of her family’s stores, leaving five completely destroyed. She also lost faith in her government’s ability to protect them. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: FRANCE BRACES FOR MORE UNREST AFTER PARTS OF PARIS SPUN OUT OF CONTROL Teboul accused authorities of failing to provide enough police to protect businesses, leaving families like hers facing destroyed stores and a costly recovery. She demanded that they protect the population before another Saturday. Her family’s retail operations include stores in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille and Montpellier. Her sons work within the same company and operate their own brand, she said. For her family, protections put in place before the violence proved insufficient. Attackers used axes to break through boarding, she said, leaving her sons facing a difficult recovery. "We can say that five of the most important stores have been looted," she said, describing those locations as "completely destroyed." Now, her family needs to pay for additional protection while trying to meet insurers’ security requirements. Teboul said it would take at least two months to repair and secure the stores to the required standards. She described those requirements as a condition for obtaining insurance coverage, adding another obstacle to reopening and recovering the business. "I think the winter season is dead," she said. VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT FRANCE PROTESTS AS MACRON WARNS UNREST IS BEING EXPLOITED Companies with established operations and financial reserves may be able to absorb the disruption, she said. Younger businesses face a more difficult path. "The government said they would help us," Teboul said. "We’re going to see." Her sons have hired security guards with dogs. She also said she had heard of other shopkeepers obtaining weapons or tear gas, emphasizing that her sons had not purchased weapons. "Some have bought weapons," she said. "You know, we are not used to weapons in France." The concern extends beyond damaged merchandise and storefronts. Teboul, who is Jewish, said that many Jews are considering leaving France and warned that further disorder could deepen that uncertainty if things don't get better. SOME SYNAGOGUES CANCELED PRAYERS AS FRENCH JEWS FACED WARNINGS AMID VIOLENT PROTESTS "It’s going to be very hard to imagine a future in France for us, especially for Jews," she said of her hope that the coming Saturday would be different. Teboul said Jewish schools, synagogues and community businesses have dedicated security arrangements. Teboul is a former director of CRIF is the umbrella organization representing French Jewish institutions. She stressed, however, that the weekend’s violence was a national problem affecting people beyond the Jewish community. "The specific problem of last Saturday is not a problem of Jews," she said. "The whole of France is concerned by this problem." Teboul said looters sought street-wear and expensive merchandise. She accused police of failing to protect businesses during Saturday’s unrest, saying officers were overwhelmed as large crowds descended on city centers, particularly in Marseille and Lyon. She cited an estimate she had heard being talked of as being around 30,000 young people arriving in central Marseille, a figure Fox News Digital could not independently verify. MACRON JETS OUT OF RIOT-TORN FRANCE FOR GULF TRIP AS POLITICAL PRESSURE MOUNTS "They were not enough," she said of the police. The French government has acknowledged failures in its response to the unrest. She said that authorities had mistaken the threat for an ordinary demonstration. "Of course they could prevent it," she added. Teboul distinguished between students protesting over grievances and those who used the demonstrations as cover to steal. "There were two events on Saturday," she said. "The looters, they took the opportunity that there were many people downtown, and then they came." For Teboul, the next test is whether authorities can protect what remains of her family’s livelihood and everyone else in the country and restore their sense of security in France. "We have to feel secure," she said. "We don’t feel secure for the moment." Teboul warned that another failure to protect the population could also have consequences for the country’s leadership. "The government may fall down," she said. Fox News Digital's Sydney Finver contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9e1042b01e86071e13354 Dog the Bounty Hunter hunted Max Factor heir Andrew Luster to Mexico in 2003, now serial rapist is free te 2026-10-22T10:10:12.378Z Dog the Bounty Hunter hunted Max Factor heir Andrew Luster to Mexico in 2003, now serial rapist is free EXCLUSIVE: Twenty-three years after Duane "Dog" Chapman chased fugitive Max Factor heir Andrew Luster to Mexico and tackled him on a Puerto Vallarta street, the convicted serial rapist is a free man — despite an initial sentence of 124 years. "I hope he's smart enough — and he's smart — to never do anything like that again," Chapman told Fox News Digital Wednesday, more than two decades after the capture that helped make him a household name. MAX FACTOR HEIR'S FORMER LAWYER DETAILS JUDGE'S ERROR THAT WIPED OUT 124-YEAR RAPE SENTENCE Chapman, his son Leland and several others went to Mexico after receiving a tip about Luster's whereabouts — months after he fled the U.S. in the middle of a California rape trial. They first identified him from the tipsters' photo, which showed a knee and a watch. 'AMERICA'S MOST WANTED' EX-COP FUGITIVE RETURNED AFTER 20 YEARS ON THE RUN TO FACE MURDER, CHILD SEX CHARGES Chapman had been studying his face closely for weeks, but he also recognized the watch from a televised interview, he said. And he credits his son with first spotting Luster, who was speaking with a young woman in a bar on June 18, 2003. PARENTS OF SLAIN PREGNANT MOM CHRISTA GILLEY DEMAND LEE GILLEY'S RETURN FROM ITALY FOR MURDER CASE "When I saw him, you talk about an adrenaline rush went through my body," Chapman told Fox News Digital Wednesday. "Tim got down...he snuck up behind him, and then I pushed him. He fell over. We all jumped on him, and I screamed, 'You're under arrest by the United States of America.'" EXCLUSIVE: FBI EXTRADITIONS SOAR AS PATEL RAMPS UP FOREIGN OUTREACH, VOWS 'NO SANCTUARY' They pulled him into an SUV and drove off — only to be intercepted on the road outside town by Mexican authorities who arrested everyone amid the chaos. Luster claimed he'd been kidnapped, Chapman said, so he handed the lead investigator what Chapman called a "bible" of information on the case. NEWSOM-BACKED LAW LETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILD RAPIST SEEK EARLY RELEASE AGAIN AS DA URGES 'STOP THE MADNESS' Luster, the great-grandson of makeup mogul Max Factor, vanished during a recess in his trial and was convicted in absentia on 86 counts involving the drugging and raping of three women between 1996 and 2000 at his home in Mussel Shoals, California. One of the victims, who asked not to be named out of concerns for her safety, said she's still struggling to comprehend Luster's release even though she knew it was coming. SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: SOFT-ON-CRIME JUDGES NEED CONSEQUENCES. THE JAIL ACT DELIVERS "It’s very unsettling knowing that he is not behind bars, not in a closed facility," she told Fox News Digital Wednesday. "He is out in the public, in a community that just — it just doesn’t feel very good at all." She said she has concerns for her own safety, her family, Luster's other victims and even investigators after a notebook containing a "payback list" was recovered from his Mexican hotel room — with their names on it. CAPTURED 'AMERICA'S MOST WANTED' FUGITIVE RONALD FISCHER ABANDONS ALIAS AFTER 20 YEARS ON THE RUN She said she dated Luster for five or six months without knowing she'd been drugged and raped the night they met — something detectives discovered years later, after they recovered video tapes from the home. "It was me, comatose on his bed, wearing the clothes that I was wearing the first night I met him," she said. "That’s how I knew when it happened, because I had just bought that outfit, and I was wearing it the night that I met him. So that’s how I figured out when it happened to me, which was absolutely horrifying." AMERICAN WHO FLED US AFTER ALLEGEDLY KILLING PREGNANT WIFE COULD RETURN WITHIN DAYS WITH MURDER CHARGE DROPPED Police found more than 100 videos, she said. Not all of them involved criminal activity, but those that did were "mortifying," she said, as Luster spoke to the camera like he were playing with "a toy." "They’re pretty brutal," she added, "The things that he did to us while we were completely unconscious were things that, I mean had we been able to feel anything, it would have been awful. He narrated the video and talked to the camera throughout and thoroughly enjoyed the whole entire thing." He initially received consecutive sentences totaling 124 years — later reduced to 50, and he was released earlier this month after over two decades behind bars. Prosecutors had opposed early release in 2024 and again in 2025. However, he was able to earn substantial early release credits under California's controversial Proposition 57 criminal justice reforms, and his prison term came to an end on Oct. 11. "I did not know that [Prop 57] meant that it was gonna make Andrew Luster’s crimes be deemed nonviolent," Doe No. 3 told Fox News Digital. "That’s just so baffling. I just feel like if anybody could watch these tapes of what he did to me and all of these other women, just to look at that and try to put the word nonviolent on it, that word could not come out of your mouth. It just would be impossible." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Chapman said he never received the bounty for Luster and lost hundreds of thousands of dollars of his own money for the operation and ensuing legal fallout. Mexican law did not allow bounty hunters to apprehend fugitives. Chapman said he was arrested alongside his son Leland, longtime friend and associate Tim Chapman, who is not a blood relative, and members of a camera crew. "He told me, 'I’m going to get him for you,' and he did," Doe said of Chapman. So to help him get out after he put Luster back behind bars, she kicked off a legal fundraiser that she said attracted donations from around the country. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS A judge in Mexico later dismissed the case. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The incident happened shortly before Chapman rose to fame with A&E's reality series, "Dog the Bounty Hunter." Chapman is returning to the screen with a new YouTube series launching Saturday — "Dog the Bounty Hunter...Everyone Deserves a Second Chance." GOT A TIP? As part of the series, he plans to help bail out certain inmates with a history of good behavior and positive reports — but not for people facing serious felonies or sex abuse charges, he said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "We'll call out the ones that deserve a second chance, right, and you can't be perfect OK, so if they run, yeehaw," he said. "I don't wish they would, but if they do, then I'm going to catch them." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He said he's got at least another five to seven years of bounty hunting left in him. Fox News' Greg Wehner and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9e1032b01e86071e1334b El-Sayed, Rogers clash over Muslim Brotherhood, Trump and guns: 5 fiery debate moments te 2026-10-22T10:10:11.466Z El-Sayed, Rogers clash over Muslim Brotherhood, Trump and guns: 5 fiery debate moments Former Rep. Mike Rogers and his Democratic opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, tore into each other at their second Michigan Senate debate Wednesday evening. Rogers, a former FBI special agent and the Republican U.S. Senate candidate, clashed with El-Sayed over the personal barbs, accusations and fierce divides that have defined one of the country’s most anticipated Senate elections. Here are some of the most noteworthy moments from the fiery faceoff. As evidence of Rogers’ alignment with President Donald Trump, El-Sayed accused him of backing the war in Iran, a conflict El-Sayed himself described as "aimless." "He's got a war for everything, and he won't back off the war now. He supports this war," El-Sayed said. "If you don't believe me, I want you to pay attention. On Sunday, when Donald Trump comes here at the invitation of Mike Rogers to remind you that, in fact, Donald Trump is on the ballot through Mike Rogers. They are hip to hip on this war, and you are paying the cost," he added, referring to one of Rogers' upcoming campaign events. Rogers quickly fired back, reiterating a moment from their first debate when El-Sayed refused to answer whether Israel or Iran posed a greater threat to the U.S. "My opponent can't even condemn the [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps], which is the terrorist enforcement arm of Iran, and doesn't believe Iran is any more dangerous than Israel. This is an absolute nonstarter," Rogers said. THE MEDICARE FOR ALL TRADE-OFFS SOCIALISTS AREN'T TALKING ABOUT, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS At one point during the debate, Rogers accused El-Sayed of deleting social media content about defunding the police — a progressive stance that circulated among far-left Democrats in 2020 after the death of George Floyd. "I will tell you this: he did call for defunding the police … [and] he deleted all of this material. Why would you do that? Why would you go through and take all of that time to delete all of the material? X videos, comments, podcast. Why? Because he was passionate about defunding the police," Rogers said. "As a matter of fact, he asked the Muslim Brotherhood head, Morsi, in Egypt to defund the police there, too," Rogers added, referring to the former Egyptian president associated with the group. The last remark triggered a fierce reaction from El-Sayed, who has fended off questions about ties to the Muslim Brotherhood throughout his campaign. "He keeps raising this question about this association with the organization," El-Sayed said. "It's really quite beneath you." Although Fox News Digital has not discovered any links between El-Sayed and the Muslim Brotherhood, critics have pointed to El-Sayed's ties to the Muslim Students Association (MSA), a group listed as part of a strategy memorandum for North America written by one of the Muslim Brotherhood’s members, Mohamed Akram. El-Sayed served as the vice president of the MSA chapter at the University of Michigan during his time there as a senior in 2007, according to College Fix. ABDUL EL-SAYED'S ALLEGED FAMILY TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SURFACE AFTER DENYING ANY LINK DURING NBC INTERVIEW Throughout the night, El-Sayed doubled down on promises to expand government programs like Medicaid and measures to "put money in your pocket," a refrain that has been a cornerstone of his campaign. But Rogers made sure to cast doubt on those commitments, arguing that the policies would carry with them a heftier price tag than the Democratic nominee would acknowledge. "So think of all of the three things he just talked about. Put money in your pockets. It's a great slogan. There's nothing behind it. Matter of fact, when his Democratic socialist-aligned policies are engaged, you'll be lucky to have a d--- pair of pants when you're done," Rogers said. "Medicare for all. He doesn't tell you how much taxes you have to get charged, and you lose your private health insurance. These aren't real solutions. These are solutions that are going to make your life more miserable. And it's going to take away your choices in healthcare." When asked about AI regulation, Abdul El-Sayed briefly mentioned he would support having "democratically appointed folks on the board of these AI corporations," citing what he described as an existential threat to the workforce. Rogers seized on the moment, accusing El-Sayed of verbalizing a desire to exercise public control of private companies. "He said the quiet part out loud," Rogers said. "He wants government to go into these businesses. That is the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). [They] come in for your business and your future. And so, you need to really stop for a minute and think about, do you want somebody who wants the government involved in these companies?" Rogers added. Notably, Abdul El-Sayed has not officially received an endorsement from the DSA, nor has he affirmed the group’s platform. Even so, he has endorsed and received endorsements from a number of candidates who have received the DSA’s backing. Among them, El-Sayed supported New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, in his bid for office last year. ROGERS WARNS MICHIGAN VOTERS AGAINST EL-SAYED’S ‘EXTREME’ AGENDA AHEAD OF ELECTION At the close of the debate, Rogers fired back at El-Sayed when the Democratic candidate needled him for refusing to answer yes or no to a question about implementing universal background checks for gun purchases. "It all depends. It all depends," Rogers said. "It’s not hard. Look at that. So dependable," El-Sayed quipped. Rogers fired back, noting that El-Sayed had once called for doing away with the Second Amendment in comments he had made before he launched his Senate bid. "You want to ban the Second Amendment. Why don’t you talk about that?" Rogers was alluding to a video published on YouTube in 2023 in which El-Sayed had compared the right to bear arms to a right to healthcare. "What if we tweaked the Constitution, amended the amendment, and instead of the right to bear arms, we change it to the right to have healthcare?" El-Sayed said. He claimed altruism in the proposal, saying more people would live and arguing against individuals owning firearms, instead suggesting that only designated community-based groups like police forces should be issued firearms. The video has since been made private. With their second debate now in the rearview mirror, El-Sayed and Rogers have closed out their scheduled debates and are unlikely to meet again until after the election. Having cleared their respective primaries and secured their parties' nominations, the pair will face off in Michigan’s general election on Nov. 3. After the debate, MIGOP Chairman Jim Runestad said in a statement to Fox News Digital: "Mike Rogers demonstrated yet again why he is the commonsense, steady hand Michiganders want to see in the U.S. Senate. We cannot afford Abdul El-Sayed's far-left, big-government policies, and we cannot risk electing a person who campaigns with the likes of Hasan Piker and seemingly justified the horrific terrorist attack targeting children and the Jewish community in Bloomfield Hills." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9e1022b01e86071e13342 France's riot chaos fuels Farage's warning that mass immigration failures could haunt another country next te 2026-10-22T10:10:10.677Z France's riot chaos fuels Farage's warning that mass immigration failures could haunt another country next As violent riots grip France, British political leader Nigel Farage warned Americans against repeating what he described as Europe's mass immigration failures, arguing that years of unchecked migration have transformed European cities and fueled unrest that could eventually spread elsewhere. "People like me who were warning about this years ago have sadly been proven right, but the problems are gonna be here for a very, very long time," Farage told Fox News Digital in an interview. "Please, please don't make the same level of mistakes that we have," he said in his message to Americans. Violent riots have erupted across parts of Europe in recent weeks, particularly in France, with Farage pointing to years of mass migration and failed political leadership as key factors fueling the unrest. The Reform UK leader singled out Emmanuel Macron, arguing that the French president should have mobilized the military to confront the violence, after education protests spiraled into riots, destruction and theft. MACRON JETS OUT OF RIOT-TORN FRANCE FOR GULF TRIP AS POLITICAL PRESSURE MOUNTS "Macron was asleep at the wheel, and it isn't just that he was at a concert," Farage said. "And whilst the French do have effective police forces, the scale of the uprising, I mean the mass looting, the mass looting and violence that took place in Paris was genuinely horrendous." "Meloni's reaction was swifter and a better sign of leadership," Farage said, referring to the Italian leader deploying 500 military troops to Milan in response to recent riots. "But the problem is, for people like Macron, who have always said, any criticism of immigration, whether legal or illegal, makes you racist, they psychologically find it hard to face up to their own failures of policy." Farage warned that the unrest he described in France and elsewhere in Europe could eventually erupt in Britain, pointing to demonstrations in London and questioning whether British leaders would respond more forcefully than Macron. ITALY UNLEASHES MILITARY RESPONSE TO VIOLENT RIOTS AS FRANCE FACES A RECKONING OF ITS OWN "You know, my real worry is they can happen in this country too," Farage said. "We've got the same hard left here. We've the same hate mobs that march, chanting in the streets of London, from the river to the sea." "I'm concerned that these things could happen here. And I wonder whether a British Prime Minister has got any more courage than President Macron in France," he added. Farage contrasted Europe's failure to control its borders with President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the United States. TRUMP, WALTZ LINK FRANCE RIOTS TO MASS IMMIGRATION AS THOUSANDS ARE ARRESTED "Look, whatever you think of President Trump's current policies, one thing he has done, and he promised he'd do. He's closed the southern border," Farage said. Trump vowed Tuesday to treat potential rioters in the U.S. "very rough," pointing to the unrest in France," he said at a rally in Greenville, North Carolina before being interrupted by a protestor in the crowd. "They're crazy, these people. Look at that guy. He's a nutjob," Trump said, in reference to the protester. He warned that he would crack down on potential threats, saying he would not allow similar unrest to take hold in the U.S. FRANCE COULD FACE EVEN WORSE DESTRUCTION WITH SECOND WEEKEND OF PLANNED RIOTS, STATE DEPT WARNS "That's what you witness over the last three or four days. You watch nutjobs like him in France ruining their country," Trump said. "We're not going to put up with it by the way." "If a possible threat, which could happen, I hope you won't get angry if I treat them very, very rough, because that's what's going to happen. They're not going to destroy our country," he said. On Tuesday, British counterterrorism police rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iranian intelligence in an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford, a U.K. base used by U.S. bombers. Authorities say Iranian state involvement is "highly likely," though no charges have been filed. FOILED TERROR PLOT AT BOMBER BASE SIGNALS WIDER THREAT TO US MILITARY INSTALLATIONS: EXPERT Farage said he has foreshadowed such criminal acts, alleging that Iran has exploited illegal crossings of the English Channel to move operatives into Britain. "I've called again and again for this to be declared a national security emergency. I have been ignored. If the Americans removing their bombers from RAF Fairford isn't enough warning. I don't know what is," he said. "We've just become so caught up over here in Europe and Britain with this human rights culture, which puts the interests, frankly, of the bad guys above the interests of the majority." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9e1012b01e86071e13339 Americans are making costly grocery mistake even before entering the store, expert warns te 2026-10-22T10:10:09.848Z Americans are making costly grocery mistake even before entering the store, expert warns A grocery shopping mistake that could be costing Americans money starts even before they get to the store, according to cookbook author Jenn Lueke. "The No. 1 biggest mistake is just not taking the time to plan ahead," Lueke, Boston-based author of "Don't Think About Dinner," told Fox News Digital. Making a grocery list and deciding what to cook for the week ahead can help shoppers save money and stress less about meals, she said. SCIENTISTS SAY YOU'VE BEEN THROWING AWAY PERFECTLY GOOD MEAT BECAUSE OF ONE COMMON MISTAKE Another source of overspending may be the pressure to make a different, impressive dinner every night of the week. Social media can offer inspiration but Lueke, known online as Jenn Eats Goood, said home cooks can lean on familiar meals and switch them up with ingredients already in their pantries. CELEBRITY CHEF SAYS IF YOU CAN DRIVE TO MCDONALD'S, YOU CAN COOK HEALTHY MEALS AT HOME "You really can repeat meals," she said, adding that a "base recipe" can also be tweaked seasonally or depending on what is in your freezer at the moment. One example from her cookbook is a one-pot chicken thighs and rice dish. Lueke said cooks can swap in different proteins or add seasonal ingredients such as squash in the fall or asparagus and peas in the spring. NEW PROTEIN RANKING NAMES UNEXPECTED WINNER OVER BEEF, SALMON AND EGGS A bowl-style meal or vegetable frittata can also serve as a flexible starting point for using up any food that is about to go bad, she said. Keeping pantry and freezer staples on hand can give shoppers more options during the week, Lueke also said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER  She recommends ingredients such as canned beans, rice, pasta and quinoa, which can be bought in bulk or picked up on sale. Frozen proteins can also help cut down on weekly shopping trips. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For shoppers trying to stretch a $50 to $75 grocery trip, Lueke suggests bulking meals up with hearty, lower-cost produce such as carrots, onions, potatoes and sweet potatoes, along with proteins like chicken thighs, tofu and chickpeas. She also recommends getting more than one use out of an ingredient. If a recipe calls for only part of a can of artichokes, for example, use the rest in another meal, she said.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Spice blends and homemade sauces can also change the flavor of a protein, allowing shoppers to prepare the same ingredient in different ways. "The biggest thing is having that plan, but also using one ingredient in more than one way, if you can," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9e1002b01e86071e13330 House Dem leader's attack on voter ID comes back to haunt him after election fraud bust in his home state te 2026-10-22T10:10:08.985Z House Dem leader's attack on voter ID comes back to haunt him after election fraud bust in his home state House Democrats' No. 3 leader is under fire for his opposition to voter ID in his home state of California. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., spoke at a press conference earlier this month criticizing a measure on Californians' ballot this Election Day that, if passed, would mandate that voters show government-issued photo ID at the polls. He made the comments just weeks before the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a crime bust that saw several U.S. permanent residents accused of registering to vote despite not being citizens. MAP IT: DOJ ILLEGAL VOTING CRACKDOWN SWEEPS 17 STATES AS RAZOR-THIN ELECTIONS FACE SCRUTINY Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., hammered Aguilar's opposition to voter ID and argued the DOJ's recent actions made it "obvious" that the ballot measure, called Proposition 39, was needed. "Give me a break," Calvert told Fox News Digital. "You have to show an ID to board an airplane, cash a paycheck, rent an apartment, or even buy cold medicine at the grocery store. Democrats claiming that requiring photo ID before casting a ballot is somehow 'racist' or 'voter suppression' is complete nonsense and an insult to every voter's intelligence." NEW YORK CITY’S LONE REPUBLICAN IN CONGRESS ACCUSES MAMDANI, SCHUMER OF 'HYPOCRISY' IN VOTER ID FIGHT Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., said voter ID "is basic election security that the vast majority of Americans support, and 36 states already require." "While opponents are resorting to lies and fearmongering, Proposition 39 is commonsense reform in a world where you need an ID to rent a car, stay at a hotel, open a bank account, or board a flight," Fong told Fox News Digital. "The DOJ’s recent voter fraud bust in California is exactly why these safeguards matter." Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., similarly said showing photo ID is a "simple standard we already require to board a plane, purchase alcohol, or pick up a prescription." "This isn’t controversial and it shouldn’t be complicated. Our elections deserve at least as much consideration as a beer or a bottle of wine," Kim told Fox News Digital. Aguilar, meanwhile, criticized Proposition 39 during a press conference with Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former Biden administration Cabinet Secretary Xavier Becerra earlier this month. "We will not stand for this, because we will not stand for people to lose an opportunity to exercise their ability to vote. In Arizona, they tried this. They wanted folks to put their driver's license numbers on their ballots. Think about that. What if you miss one digit? Your vote doesn't count?" Aguilar proposed. "What if you're married in California? What if you're married, and you haven't changed your name and you go to vote? No longer will you be able to vote. That is what is at stake for Californians." SCHUMER SAID ‘DEMOCRATS SUPPORT VOTER ID’ — THEN EVERY SENATE DEMOCRAT VOTED AGAINST GOP BILL He called it a "voter suppression effort" pushed by Republicans. "Republicans can win only when they suppress the vote. Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans know that they are bankrupt of ideas and solutions, and so they have to change the rules of the game," Aguilar said. NEWSOM SPARS WITH TRUMP-APPOINTED PROSECUTOR OVER 20,000 SUSPECTED NONCITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS Meanwhile, the California government criticized the DOJ's operation while pointing to reports that said more of those charged were registered as Republicans rather than Democrats. "For nearly a decade, Trump has baselessly alleged mass voter fraud rings were employed by Democrats and utilized 'illegal immigrants' to sway elections across the country — often pointing to California," a release on Gov. Gavin Newsom's state website read. "Courts at all levels have rejected the claims of vast voter fraud or that elections were rigged against the President." Voter ID laws currently exist in 36 states and polls have shown they have a majority of Americans' support. But in Congress, several efforts to pass federal voter ID legislation have been thwarted by Democrats in recent years. Fox News Digital reached out to Aguilar's campaign for a response to his GOP House colleagues' comments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9deaa2b01e86071e132a2 Trump pushback, Biden 'disaster' and gender surprise: 5 key moments from Kansas Senate debate te 2026-10-22T10:00:10.294Z Trump pushback, Biden 'disaster' and gender surprise: 5 key moments from Kansas Senate debate Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton sparred over President Donald Trump, immigration, Iran, transgender athletes, artificial intelligence and personal controversies during a contentious Kansas Senate debate Wednesday night. The hour-long showdown came less than two weeks before Election Day as Marshall seeks a second term and Hamilton, a longtime pastor, tries to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas since 1932. The race has drawn increased national attention as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the Senate, with Trump traveling to Kansas earlier this week to campaign for Marshall — a topic touched on during the debate. Here are five moments that stood out from Wednesday night's debate. SLEEPER SENATE RACE EMERGES AS UNEXPECTED HEADACHE FOR REPUBLICANS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS The debate wasted little time getting contentious, opening with questions about controversies that have fueled attacks against both candidates. Marshall was confronted with a New York Times review that found his former medical practice sued more than 700 patients over unpaid bills. "Every year we gave away $3 to $4 million of charity, but we also had a business," Marshall responded. "We had 300 employees, we had a mortgage payment, we had electric." Hamilton, meanwhile, was questioned about his handling of allegations involving a volunteer at his church's summer camp who was accused of sexual abuse. Hamilton acknowledged that he should have ensured the individual did not return to the camp following an initial investigation. FROM ‘THIRD REICH’ TO ‘NOT THAT INFORMED’: SENATE DEBATES DELIVER FIREWORKS BEFORE MIDTERMS "I should have checked to make sure that he wasn't going back," Hamilton said. "That was a mistake on my part." Trump became part of the debate after moderators played footage from the president's campaign appearance for Marshall in Kansas earlier in the week. "And at this election, I'm asking you to pretend, please, that I'm on the ballot. Just pretend," Trump told the crowd. Marshall was then asked whether Trump's support meant Kansans should expect him to back every part of the president's agenda. "No," Marshall responded, saying there had been "multiple times" when he objected to Trump. Pressed to identify a specific disagreement, Marshall pointed to recent immigration enforcement in southwest Kansas and Trump's approach to beef imports. "Just like with my wife, I can disagree with her. My wife is always right," Marshall joked. "And President Trump is not always right." Marshall nevertheless urged Trump voters to turn out for him, arguing that electing Hamilton could help Democrats capture the Senate. The two rivals found themselves in agreement when the moderator asked each candidate how many genders there are. "There's two. There's a boy and there's a girl," Marshall said. "I delivered 5,000 of them and almost half were boys and half were girls." "There are two genders, male and female," Hamilton responded. TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM JD VANCE TOWN HALL: COSTLY GAS, DC CORRUPTION, IMMIGRATION HOT TAKES AND THE WAR The candidates then turned to the debate over transgender participation in women's sports. Hamilton said decisions over athletic eligibility should generally be made locally but was unequivocal about whether biological males should compete against females. "I have a 12-year-old granddaughter. I don't want biological men or boys competing against her that could harm her," Hamilton said. "It's not a fair, fair fight." Marshall argued that by high school, "boys need to be in boys sports, girls in girls sports," while accusing national Democrats of pushing "transgender ideology." Hamilton later accused Marshall of using the issue to "pick on" and "bully" people. Hamilton called for greater federal oversight of artificial intelligence and compared the emerging technology to the development of nuclear power and nuclear weapons. "We developed a Nuclear Regulatory Commission. We need to do the same thing with AI," Hamilton said. But when the moderator pressed him to identify specific federal regulations he would support, Hamilton acknowledged he did not yet have an answer. "You know what? I'm not sure, to be honest," Hamilton said, arguing that even experts are struggling to understand the technology's potential dangers. Marshall advocated a "light touch" approach focused on national security, transparency, protecting children and privacy, while slamming a one-size-fits-all global order for artificial intelligence advancement. Hamilton pushed back sharply. "This is an existential — potential existential threat to the human race," Hamilton said. "We can't just go with a light touch and hope everybody does their best." BIDEN CONSPICUOUSLY ABSENT FROM CAMPAIGN TRAIL AS OBAMA, HARRIS STEP UP FOR MIDTERM PUSH Hamilton sought to put distance between himself and former President Joe Biden when moderators challenged the Democrat over his claim that he would "lead from the middle." The moderator pointed to Hamilton's past donations to Democrats, including Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., before asking him to identify a progressive policy he opposed. "The Biden policies when it came to the border were a disaster," Hamilton responded. "I believe in strong and secure borders." "I'm not somebody who favors the Socialist Party," Hamilton added. "I'm somebody who stands in the middle." Hamilton also reiterated during the debate that he would not support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for majority leader if Democrats capture control of the chamber. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9d2f52b01e86071e12ffa We need to talk to communists because there is so much they need to learn te 2026-10-22T09:10:13.182Z We need to talk to communists because there is so much they need to learn A friend was recently startled to find a Soviet-style hammer and sickle prominently displayed at a farmers market just a block from a monument to those who sacrificed their lives fighting totalitarianism. It's particularly jarring for immigrants from former communist countries to see these hateful symbols cheerfully displayed alongside fresh greens, organic honey and homemade pies. When my friend engaged the affable twentysomething about her advocacy for communism in America, the conversation quickly became absurd. "Don't you know about the Gulag, the torture chambers, the Tiananmen Square massacre, the murder of 100 million men, women and children?" to which she replied, "I'm not sure what you're talking about…" The young woman then parried, "All I know is that America has a shameful past and we should try to atone for the crimes of capitalism." LIBERAL HOT SPOT RESIDENTS CAN’T AGREE ON WHAT SOCIALISM MEANS AS FAR-LEFT MOVEMENTS GAINS STEAM "What ‘crimes of capitalism?’" "I’m not sure about the specifics …" She then went on to deliver a short address on how communism will deliver a high standard of living by redistributing the obscene wealth of the rich. LIBERAL-CITY RESIDENT HESITATES WHEN PRESSED ON BELIEFS: 'I HADN'T REALLY THOUGHT ABOUT SOCIALISM THAT WAY' When pressed about the historical record, either of communism’s brutality or specifics about so-called American imperialism, the young woman’s friendly smile never faltered. She really couldn't name any of the crimes of capitalism. Calling for the overthrow of the system that allows for a peaceful Saturday at a farmer's market made the entire conversation seem absurd. JONATHAN TURLEY: SOCIALISM IS BACK IN STYLE AND DEMOCRATS ARE BUYING THE PITCH Conversations like this one, between average Americans and self-styled communists and socialists, break down due to differences of content and perspective. When it comes to perspective, many of the 62% of young Americans, aged 18-29, that think that socialism or communism is a good idea have been educated with a simplistic neo-Marxist lens: U.S. history is a story of oppressor versus oppressed (i.e., patriarchy, race, religious bigotry). The Marxist model can be found in everything from "The 1619 Project" to the platform of the Democratic Socialists of America. Neo-Marxist critical theories attack the perspectives once widely held by most Americans regarding the American Dream and America’s exceptional service to humanity. SOCIALISM LOOKS APPEALING WHEN SCHOOLS REFUSE TO TEACH ITS HORRIFIC, REAL-WORLD COST The part of these conversations that's the most flummoxing, however, is not ideological. It is the part of the conversation that is about content: cold, hard facts. Anti-communists of all stripes typically point to the overwhelming evidence of the past and present crimes of communism. At 100 million men, women and children murdered, one would think that the evidence ‘proves’ that this is not just an inefficient system, but a diabolical one. We have survivor testimony, government records, and some photographic evidence of the concentration camps (e.g., Soviet Gulag, China's Laogai), torture, extermination of minorities, deportations and forced starvation. The violence continues in today’s communist and communist-legacy regimes, from Belarus to Cuba and Eritrea to North Korea. NORTH KOREAN DEFECTOR ISSUES STARK WARNING ABOUT AMERICA AHEAD OF CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY'S ANTI-COMMUNISM EVENT The young person at the farmers market will blankly stare when you recite the crimes of communism. She has no point of reference. The crimes of communism are largely unknown; they are untaught and unchallenged in today’s university and high school settings. She has never heard of these things and she is not sure they are believable. Indeed, she will counter, these atrocities have likely been exaggerated and were undoubtedly justified self-defensive measures against capitalist imperialism. When one does not feel (perspective) that the evidence of communism's crimes demands a verdict, and even disregards that there is evidence of wrongdoing (content), one is living in a different reality than that of most Americans born in the twentieth century. What is to be done? WANT TO STOP SOCIALISM? A MODERN CIVIC EDUCATION NEEDS A LOT MORE THAN YOU'D THINK First, we need to work hard to return all of the institutions of our civic life – media, schools, houses of worship, the business sector, K-12 and higher ed and especially the family – to the basics. That is where we educate the rising generation with the facts and values of what we are for and what we are against. We adhere to the principles found in the Declaration of Independence, representative government, free-market economics, personal and local responsibility and democratic institutions. Second, we need to transmit the facts: the personal stories and larger historical narratives of communism’s crimes and America’s valiant, sacrificial efforts at self-defense and global freedom: the Berlin Airlift, the creation of NATO and the United Nations, the defense of Koreans, Vietnamese and many other oppressed peoples, Cold War victory and post-Cold War friendship (i.e., Eastern Europe) and America’s stunning philanthropic giving. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Accurate content and right perspective should also reinforce what we are against: all ideologies and regimes that are anti-human, anti-freedom and anti-family. Communism in any form is a political fantasy rooted in envy and a political program rooted in brutality. We need to make it clear to the rising generation of citizens that communism in any form has not been good for others and will not be good for them. How does one talk to a communist? Our best hope lies in inoculating our young against communism at the very youngest age with right perspective and accurate content. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE BY ERIC PATTERSON Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9d2f42b01e86071e12ff0 Independent voters aren’t picking a political team, they just feel picked on te 2026-10-22T09:10:12.413Z Independent voters aren’t picking a political team, they just feel picked on Regardless of the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections, any party that wins the majority will have done so because of the independent vote. For the past several elections, this cohort has been the crucial swing vote that ultimately decides the election. Independents are the kingmakers. If Democrats win big on Nov. 3, expect a familiar story. Pundits will call it a mandate. Party leaders will say voters want their agenda. They will be wrong. I have spent my career in partisan politics, and I keep seeing the same mistake. Both parties read the results of a protest as an endorsement. LEE CARTER: POLLS SAY DEMOCRATS COULD SWAMP REPUBLICANS. AS A POLLSTER, I HAVE A QUESTION Here is why. Independents do not fit neatly into a partisan box. They are not secret Democrats, and they are not secret Republicans. They agree with each side on some things and with neither on others, which is exactly why neither party can claim them. That does not mean they lack convictions. Independents, like most Americans, have coherent views on politics and policy. And these positions are widely shared and present opportunity for meaningful legislation. On energy, 70% of Americans want government to actively expand supply: more energy, lower prices, less pollution. On immigration, 77% want legal immigration maintained or expanded, focused on the skills the economy needs. Respect our laws, and welcome those who contribute. WASHINGTON REWARDS FAILURE. IT’S TIME TO SEND CAREER POLITICIANS HOME On technology, 83% want parents to have the legal right to see and control what their kids do on social media. On spending, 73% want to bar Congress from using accounting tricks that hide the long-term cost of a bill. On corruption, 78% support term limits for members of Congress. Put those together and the agenda is clear. Live within our means. Keep our promises. Win the future while protecting our communities, kids and liberties. Build a government accountable to people, not parties. That is not the progressive wish list, and it is not the Republican platform either. A vote against whoever is in charge is not a vote for anyone’s program. It is a demand for these things. FOX NEWS POLL: VOTERS QUESTION WHETHER AI’S PROMISE OUTWEIGHS ITS RISKS Look at what independents are actually upset about. The border is still unresolved after years of promises. Energy costs keep squeezing family budgets. And artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping jobs and daily life while Congress offers speeches instead of a plan. These are not left or right complaints. They are complaints about people in charge who are not getting results. Independents are now the largest bloc of American voters. They decide close elections, and they have no loyalty to either team. They vote for whoever seems least likely to make things worse. Two years ago, that was one party. This year it may be the other. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT The numbers tell the story. Roughly two-thirds of independents say Washington does not hear them. That is not a number that describes people who have found a new political home. It describes people who feel abandoned and are looking for the exit. For a blue wave to occur, it will rest on independents who are holding their noses. They will be voting for Democrats because the alternative looks worse, not because they have embraced the progressive wish list. Treating that vote as a blank check is how a party loses the same voters two years later. MINNEAPOLIS PROGRESSIVES TURN ON GEORGE FLOYD-ERA PUBLIC SAFETY OVERHAUL, PUSH TO DISMANTLE OFFICE Consider crime. Most Americans, whatever their party, want safe streets and a justice system that works. Imagine House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stepping to the microphone to announce a serious, commonsense crime bill. Fund good policing. Go after repeat violent offenders. Protect due process. It would not be a radical idea. It would be a reasonable one. That single act would change the national story. Independents would take notice. It would say the party is willing to govern from the center and listen to people who do not agree with it on everything. SCANDALS, SOCIALISTS AND TRUMP ROIL PRIMARIES, SEND INCUMBENTS PACKING AT NEAR-RECORD PACE But that bill will not come, and the reason is not hard to see. A party that wants the support of the middle is being pulled by a left flank that treats a compromise on public safety as betrayal. Groups like the Democratic Socialists of America hold enormous sway over the energy and the primaries. Jeffries cannot move toward the center without a fight inside his own coalition, and so he does not try. That is the real danger for Democrats. The very independents who may hand them a majority will be watching to see what they do with it. If the answer is a sharp turn toward the activist left, those voters will leave just as fast as they arrived. NEWT GINGRICH: REPUBLICANS CAN WIN THE 2026 MIDTERMS — IF THEY FOLLOW THE PLAN Republicans should not take comfort either. If they lose, it will be because they too failed to listen. Both parties have spent years competing for the loyal base and ignoring everyone else. The result is a country in which most voters feel they are choosing between two disappointments. There is a better path, and it is not complicated. Secure the border and fix the legal immigration system. Lower energy costs by building what we need. Set sensible guardrails on artificial intelligence (AI) before the technology outruns us. Do these things in a way that respects voters of every stripe, and independents will reward you. Ignore them, and they will punish you, whatever letter follows your name. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This is why just a few handfuls of independents can entirely change the way we view and conduct politics. A growing share of the country is independent, yet very few members of Congress are. That gap is the story behind the story this November. When the votes are counted, the winners should ask a hard question. Did voters choose us, or did they simply reject the other side? The honest answer will decide whether this election is a turning point or just another swing of the pendulum. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ADAM BRANDON Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9d2f32b01e86071e12fe7 MORNING GLORY: Trump must go to war on the airwaves to stop Democrats’ blue-wave blitz te 2026-10-22T09:10:11.674Z MORNING GLORY: Trump must go to war on the airwaves to stop Democrats’ blue-wave blitz Should President Donald Trump deliver a prime-time address next week with the avowed purpose of impacting the elections nationwide? Yes. Absolutely yes. President Trump is often the best proponent of his own policies, and the much-anticipated "blue wave" would effectively paralyze those policies and his plans to finish the battle with Iran, build the Golden Dome and Golden Fleet, and slow, if not reverse, the regulatory overhaul underway. MORNING GLORY: MINNESOTA'S MASSIVE FRAUD SCANDAL COULD DELIVER A STUNNING SENATE UPSET Loss of the Senate majority would also mean near-zero chances of confirming any appellate judges or Supreme Court justices. Spending on the Pentagon would also plummet as Democrats return to their long-standing position of insisting that every dollar of increased defense spending must be matched by one for non-defense domestic discretionary spending. If President Trump makes these arguments directly to voters and names the names of the senators or Senate candidates who are key allies or the Democratic nominees he believes are from the far, far left, the sharpened focus could help mobilize his base to again support his agenda one last time. 13 DAYS UNTIL MIDTERMS, TRUMP HEADS TO SOUTH CAROLINA AS DEMOCRATS WIDEN BATTLEGROUND MAP There are precedents for such an appeal, and they had mixed results. On October 24, 2022, President Biden made a direct closing argument for Democrats at Democratic National Committee headquarters, 15 days before Election Day. The expected "red wave" that year was reduced to a ripple. On October 25, 2006, President George W. Bush held a nationally televised news conference less than two weeks before the midterms. President Bush discussed Iraq and framed the election choice around national security and taxes. It was a news conference, not a formal prime-time address. The GOP got "thumped," to borrow President Bush’s own characterization of the 2006 results. The takeaway from that limited data set? A speech could work to rally a president’s base voters. A press conference won’t. President Trump’s rallies around the country have always served as a feedback loop for his messaging. He knows it’s his base that turns out, and he tries out various messages and themes, then amplifies what works and cuts what doesn’t in subsequent rallies and in his conversations with the press. Getting the feedback is particularly important when it comes to turning out the base. As the president has been everywhere in the past month, he has a good idea of what "works" in this campaign cycle. TRUMP CAMPAIGN INSIDER REVEALS STRATEGY BEHIND MIDTERM BLITZ THAT WHITE HOUSE HOPES PAYS OFF BIG The Trump PAC may even want to buy network time for an address, or it may simply allow social media to do its thing. A tight 15 minutes would play and play, give birth to ten thousand posts and reels and, crucially, focus the base and independent voters on the stakes, which are very high indeed. President Trump has got a fine writing staff, but brevity is not second nature to him or them when it comes to speeches. If he does try such a direct appeal, the crucial points I hope he makes in succinct fashion are these: TRUMP'S UNUSUAL ROLE AT MIDTERM CONVENTION REVEALED AS SCHEDULE GOES PUBLIC VOTERS PREPARE TO WEIGH-IN ON TRUMP'S ECONOMY AS COSTS CONTINUE TO SURGE The president should explicitly ask voters to support Mike Rogers in Michigan, Michele Tafoya in Minnesota, Ken Paxton in Texas and Susan Collins in Maine. President Trump should note that Rogers and Tafoya are likely to be as independent-minded as Sen. Collins, who has often opposed presidential policies, but that all of them represent their states very well.  States that are "light blue" or "light red" deserve senators that represent them, not Hamas or other extremist positions. President Trump should close by reminding everyone of the mess he inherited. The once wide-open border is now completely closed and sealed tight, with the long-awaited wall nearing completion. Fraud in Minnesota, California and other blue states is being exposed and corrected. Inflation is way down from the 9.1% it reached under President Joe Biden but needs to go down further still, and President Trump and his economic team can get that done with support from Congress, not obstruction. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION And the evil regime in Iran that has terrorized the world for 47 years is on its last legs and wobbling. Its nuclear weapons program is obliterated and will not be allowed to be rebuilt. There is work to be done with our allies across the globe, but taking us down the impeachment road because the Democrats have no proposals to do anything else would be a disaster for everyone. "America’s Golden Age is indeed upon us," President Trump should conclude. "I need your vote, and so do these great Republican candidates. Please make a plan to vote and turn out. Thank you. God bless our troops everywhere, but especially in the blockade and at the bases around the Islamic radicals in Iran, and those confronting Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, and God bless the United States." Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9d2ee2b01e86071e12fae James Talarico’s Texas House Record: Partisan Fights, Bipartisan Laws te 2026-10-22T09:10:06.709Z James Talarico’s Texas House Record: Partisan Fights, Bipartisan Laws He described himself as a progressive fighter. Now, he is seeking Republican votes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9d2ed2b01e86071e12fa5 Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race te 2026-10-22T09:10:05.897Z Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would be the first openly gay man in the Senate. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9d2ed2b01e86071e12f9c Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme? te 2026-10-22T09:10:05.050Z Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme? A coaster dares riders to be daring, with steep drops, high speeds and improbably tight curves. But safety has become a concern again after a man was thrown from his seat and died in Georgia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9d2ec2b01e86071e12f93 Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount te 2026-10-22T09:10:04.120Z Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount The Trump administration’s policies could cost Republicans in a state that is being hit hard by expensive diesel prices and uncertainty over trade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9c4e12b01e86071e12c6e Trump voters reveal their biggest fear heading into midterms — and it's not rising prices te 2026-10-22T08:10:09.511Z Trump voters reveal their biggest fear heading into midterms — and it's not rising prices WICHITA, Kan. — Voters at President Donald Trump’s Kansas rally said the cost of living remains a major concern, but many feared Democratic control of Congress even more. This midterm election cycle features six Republican-controlled Senate seats that are considered toss-ups, including Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall’s contest against Democrat Adam Hamilton. That race has become an unexpected challenge for Republicans in their quest to keep control of the Senate. And voters who lined up to get a chance to see Trump in Wichita told Fox News Digital that they recognized the stakes, particularly the effect Democrats flipping both chambers of Congress could have on the president’s agenda. SLEEPER SENATE RACE EMERGES AS UNEXPECTED HEADACHE FOR REPUBLICANS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS "Trump doesn’t get the support that he needs to protect America, and that our country will turn into Paris, France," Kathy Bond told Fox News Digital of the riots roiling through the French capital. "That's my biggest concern." The race between Marshall and Hamilton, who led the Church of the Resurrection which now boasts a congregation of nearly 23,000, according to the church's website, before jumping into politics. The Cook Political Report recently shifted the race to a toss-up, sending Republicans scrambling to dump more money into the state. Trump’s rally in Kansas, the first time a sitting president has visited the Wichita area since former President George W. Bush in 2007, is part of his and Republicans' broader strategy to motivate Republican voters during a midterm election cycle in which he is not on the ballot. National Republicans argue that without the loyal MAGA voting bloc, they won’t stand a chance as they face turbulent political headwinds. THUNE MAKES BOLD PREDICTION ABOUT REPUBLICANS' SENATE CHANCES AS GOP PULLS MILLIONS FROM KEY RACES Though voters are unhappy with the economy, the ones waiting in the long, snaking lines to get their seat inside the Heartland Credit Union Arena argued that Democratic control would be worse. "We've got to vote Republican down the ballot this year. It's a significant point in the Trump administration," Emily told Fox News Digital. "And it's just we've got to keep the Republican majority. There's too much at stake." Marshall, who is running for a second term in the upper chamber, recognized that the race was neck and neck and told Fox News Digital in an interview before the rally that "it's the price of gas" that has tightened the race. "I do feel people's pain," Marshall said. "Every year I go to all 105 counties, finish up the 105 counties in June, and as that price of gas went up, I felt more and more frustration. So maybe we're up 12 points before the Iran War, and as the price went up our poll numbers went down, so I think it's the price of gas." WOKE MEGACHURCH PASTOR, DEM NOMINEE CALLED FOR REPENTANCE OVER WHITE PRIVILEGE IN WAKE OF GEORGE FLOYD, BLM "But I think people are beginning to realize the rest of the story, that if we were to lose this seat and let Democrats control the Senate, they would go back to their policies that drove gas prices up higher," he continued. "Even today, the price of gas is less on average under President Trump than it was under Joe Biden." Some at the rally felt that Marshall should have to answer for his votes in the Senate but believed that his experience as a lawmaker overrode the uncertainty that the political newcomer Hamilton could bring should he win on Nov. 3. "I mean, you know, Marshall's been in it for a while now, so he's gonna have a lot of people that he has to answer a lot of questions to because he's the one been doing the job this whole time," Jenny told Fox News Digital. "But for me, somebody like Hamilton that hasn't been in, you know, this game and doesn't really know exactly what all this entails," she continued. "I'm sure his intentions are good, but I just don't think that he has the background to do what's necessary for our state." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9c4e02b01e86071e12c65 WATCH: Top 3 clashes in heated MN governor debate as Walz's legacy looms large: 'Change the culture' te 2026-10-22T08:10:08.658Z WATCH: Top 3 clashes in heated MN governor debate as Walz's legacy looms large: 'Change the culture' The Republican and Democratic candidates vying to replace Minnesota' s outgoing governor Tim Walz sparred in their final debate Wednesday over the massive fraud scandal that has unfolded in the state, health care and rising gas prices. "A vote for Amy Klobuchar is a vote for a Tim Walz third term," Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth said in her opening statement after painting Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar as the "status quo" candidate in a "state in crisis" over the $ 9 billion fraud scandal. Klobuchar pushed back in her opening statement, saying, "I don't like the status quo. I hate the status quo." WALZ'S 'EXIT INTERVIEW' REFLECTING ON HIS TENURE SPARKS LAWMAKER DEBATE ABOUT HIS LEGACY: 'NEVER SERIOUS' The first question of the debate focused on fraud, a recurring topic throughout the night, and what each candidate would do to combat it. "Fraud unchecked here in the state of Minnesota has gone far too long, and it has finally come to the surface," Demuth said. "The thing that I will do on day one is I am going to be firing all commissioners, choosing new commissioners that are expert in their field, that will carry out the accountability and transparency that is needed in our state. We have to change the culture of fraud." Klobuchar attempted to distance herself from Walz when addressing the issue. "The fraud is simply unacceptable and as a former prosecutor, I'm going to send those fraudsters to jail," Klobuchar said. "Tim Walz should have caught the fraud earlier and he should have done more. He said it himself. And by the way, when my opponent references Tim Walz, I will say one thing. He is not seeking a third term. I am the one up here." Fraud came up again later in the debate, with Demuth criticizing Klobuchar's close relationship with Walz. "You have not heard my opponent differ from one policy bill that Tim Walz, who she calls an incredible governor, has allowed to go forward," Demuth said. "I would love to hear one bill, one area, child care, fraudulent funding. I would love to hear that. If she is separating herself specifically from Tim Walz, Tim Walz allowed the child care fraud and other fraud here in the state of Minnesota to explode to $9 billion, never firing any of his commissioners or agency employees. But yet you have someone standing here tonight that is supporting everything from the incredible governor, as she has said he is." Klobuchar responded, "Rewind the tape on this debate please; you will see exactly how I said I differed from Tim Walz." In another tense moment, the candidates turned to rising gas prices, with Klobuchar attempting to link Demuth to the policies of the Trump administration. "I can tell you the fastest way to bring down your gas prices, and that is to stop this War in Iran," Klobuchar said. "That is it, beginning, middle and end. And when you look at what my opponent brings up, when we had a debate earlier this week, she actually brought up and blamed it on the Keystone pipeline. Then she blamed the health care costs on Barack Obama. I don't know what will be next. Maybe Thomas Jefferson, but what I know is that Minnesotans understand what's happened at the pump." EXPLOSIVE SLEEPER ISSUE COULD FUEL MIDTERM SHAKEUPS, TOP REPUBLICAN PREDICTS: ‘YOU’RE GONNA SEE SURPRISES’ Demuth blamed high costs in Minnesota on the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party's (DFL) control of state government. "We can talk about that Keystone pipeline that my opponent has voted against. That would have brought in 830,000 barrels of oil. It would have helped with the supply that we have here, yet she voted against it," Demuth said. "But you have to ask yourself, why are things so expensive here in Minnesota? They are expensive because of overspending by a one party control in 2023 and 2024, I will bring down prices. I will right-size our state budget and make sure that you can afford your lives, that you can grow, thrive, and businesses will be coming to Minnesota to provide the jobs that are needed. It's common sense, and that's the decision that you have to make as you're looking to this election this year." As Minnesotans continue to grapple with rising health care costs, the two candidates sparred over ObamaCare, which Klobuchar voted for in the U.S. Senate. "It's important to realize that we're looking at all of the inputs and all of the reasons why our health care is more expensive," Demuth said. "Senator Klobuchar supported the Affordable Care Act. She promised that it would bring down our health care. Unfortunately, we have seen anything but all of our health care since the Affordable Care Act has increased the health care cost to all Minnesotans." Klobuchar didn't address ObamaCare in her response, instead pointing to Demuth's position on abortion and accusing the Republican of being beholden to Big Pharma. "You've heard from my opponent that, I don't support certain things in health care, she's talking about issues that are already settled," Demuth said. "I think it's quite rich to hear the fact that she is the one that broke the health care system as the deciding vote on the Affordable Care Act." During the health care discussion, Klobuchar argued that Demuth has not done enough to lower insulin prices and cited the support she has received from the family of Alex Smith, a 26-year-old Minnesotan who died while struggling to afford his insulin treatments. "Just to clarify a very incorrect or untruthful lie that you just heard was the fact that I did vote yes for the Alex Smith insulin bill," Demuth responded. "Back in April of 2020. The governor signed it into law the very next day." Klobuchar, who was first elected to the Senate in 2006, won all four of her Senate elections by healthy margins, including her 2024 reelection by nearly 16 points. Before serving in the Senate, Klobuchar was elected twice as county attorney in Hennepin County, Minnesota's most populous. She also ran unsuccessfully for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. Demuth, who was first elected to the Minnesota House in 2018, has served as GOP leader in the chamber since the start of 2023 and as speaker for the past year and a half. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9c4df2b01e86071e12c5c Abortion, ICE and socialism spark fireworks in swing state governor debate: 5 top moments te 2026-10-22T08:10:07.880Z Abortion, ICE and socialism spark fireworks in swing state governor debate: 5 top moments Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley sparred over abortion, taxes, immigration and Wisconsin's growing data center industry Wednesday night as Wisconsin's gubernatorial candidates faced off in a heated debate. Tiffany, a Republican congressman, and Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, offered competing visions for Wisconsin as they vie to succeed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. The WISN-hosted debate came less than two weeks before Election Day, with polls showing a tight race. A September Marquette Law School poll found Crowley leading Tiffany 49% to 46% among likely voters, a difference within the survey's margin of error. RealClearPolitics rates the race a toss-up. WISCONSIN GOP GOVERNOR CANDIDATE SWIMS FROM SINKING PLANE AFTER EMERGENCY LAKE LANDING Here are five of the biggest moments from the debate. Tiffany pointed to Wisconsin's existing 20-week abortion limit when moderators asked whether he would sign a six-week abortion ban , a restriction he previously supported as a legislator. "I voted for a five-month bill when I was in the state Senate. I will uphold that law as the governor of the state of Wisconsin," Tiffany said. "I have been very clear where I stand. I've given the answer that I'm at five months," he added. Tiffany also sought to reassure women about his position. "All you women out there, you will not have to hold your breath when I'm governor," he said. Crowley, meanwhile, declined to specify a gestational limit for legal abortion, even when moderators asked whether he supported abortion through nine months . "These are discussions that need to be made between a doctor and a patient," Crowley said. ‘MODERATE’ DEM GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE EMBRACED DEI BUDGET TOOL, GREEN NEW DEAL-STYLE POLICIES Tiffany accused Crowley of supporting abortion through "the full nine months." Crowley countered that abortions later in pregnancy typically involve extreme circumstances and criticized Tiffany's previous support for stricter abortion legislation. "My position has been consistent ever since I announced for governor," Tiffany responded. "We once again did not hear where David Crowley stands on abortion." The candidates split over Wisconsin's nearly $3 billion projected budget surplus, with Tiffany pledging to return the entire sum to taxpayers through permanent tax cuts. "We should return all of that to the taxpayers. They've overpaid into the state of Wisconsin," Tiffany said. Tiffany favored permanent tax cuts over rebate checks, arguing Wisconsinites cannot plan their finances around one-time payments. His proposal includes income and property tax reductions, including a 10% middle-income tax cut. Crowley argued the surplus should be used more broadly to lower costs for families, including through property tax relief and investments in public schools, municipalities, child care and health care. Tiffany argued Wisconsin could cut taxes without sacrificing funding for education, transportation and health care. Crowley countered that Tiffany's plan would deprive state and local governments of revenue needed to provide those services. Tiffany pledged to require Wisconsin sheriffs to honor federal immigration detainers, drawing a sharp contrast with Crowley over cooperation with ICE. "I will make sure that local, county and state law enforcement coordinate with federal law enforcement," Tiffany said, arguing immigrants who commit crimes should be transferred to federal authorities while still in county jails. Asked whether that cooperation should be mandated by law, Tiffany said, "I believe we should." Crowley opposed a blanket ban on cooperation with federal immigration authorities and said immigrants convicted of crimes should be deported. However, he called for restrictions on ICE operations in Wisconsin, including ending contracts with local law enforcement, prohibiting agents from wearing masks and requiring judicial warrants before entering jails and prisons. "We need to make sure that we're protecting people's civil liberties," Crowley said. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Wisconsin's data center boom emerged as another campaign issue, with both candidates opposing taxpayer subsidies for the massive projects. Tiffany outlined conditions for data center development under his administration, including protections against higher utility rates, a ban on taxpayer subsidies, local control, farmland protections and greater transparency. "Why would some of the wealthiest companies in the world need subsidies from the taxpayers of Wisconsin?" Tiffany said. Crowley said communities should not be forced to accept data centers they do not want and said he would sign legislation eliminating sales tax incentives for the projects. Crowley also supported the current pause on data center development pending an environmental review and called for greater reliance on renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand. Crowley faced questions about the Democratic Party's left flank after narrowly defeating democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Asked which democratic socialist priorities he shared, Crowley cited expanding BadgerCare, funding public education and child care and holding wealthy Americans accountable. But when moderators asked which parts of the Democratic Socialists of America platform he supported, Crowley said he could not answer. "I'm not familiar with the DSA platform to be answering that question," Crowley said. Tiffany pointed to Crowley's previous claim that little separated him from Hong during the Democratic primary. "That sounds like a socialist to me," Tiffany said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9c28a2b01e86071e12bc3 PETER CLARK: The Grocery Aisle Tea Party te 2026-10-22T08:00:10.123Z PETER CLARK: The Grocery Aisle Tea Party By Peter Clark | The spark that ignited the American Revolution stemmed from the tax on tea. An unjust duty on their beloved tea led colonists to shout, “No taxation without representation.” This burdensome tax became one of the fissures that set America on its path to independence from colonial rule. The dispute goes beyond the price of tea; it was about who has the authority to impose taxes and whether the people have a say. In 2026, Arizona voters can revisit this question in the grocery aisle. If Proposition 316 passes, it would cap local taxes on groceries at 2% and allow voters to approve increases above that threshold. Since America’s founding, the government’s legitimacy has rested on the consent of the governed. Cities exercise taxing authority per the Arizona Constitution. While this satisfies the lawful criteria for taxation, when is delegated consent sufficient? Arizonans can propose a referendum, but doing so requires traversing a complex process. However, Proposition 316 tackles this issue directly. It caps local taxes on groceries and requires voter approval for any increase above this limit, giving voters direct input without tackling the hurdles of organizing a referendum after the fact. Unlike luxury goods, groceries are a necessity. Demand for essentials like food tends to be inelastic because we all need to eat. As the cost of living rises, debating grocery taxes differs from debating cigarette taxes; consumers can quit smoking, but they cannot quit eating. Food taxes disproportionately hit poorer residents. Per the USDA, households in the lowest income quintile spent 33% of their pre-tax income on food in 2024, compared with just 6.4% among those in the highest. That means an onerous tax on groceries consumes a larger share of a poorer household’s resources, making it regressive. If a tax falls most heavily on people least able to absorb it, we should give them a direct voice in the matter. Inevitably, taxes are a necessary evil. Grocery taxes can make up a sizable portion of a city’s budget, especially with the recent downturns in tax revenue from declines in tourism and the elimination of local residential rental taxes, which cost cities across Arizona $230 million in annual revenue losses. However, local elected officials should be held accountable for fiscal responsibility and clarity. If they want to raise the grocery tax above the threshold, they need to make their case to the public. Why should the public support a tax on necessities if it isn’t clear what the revenue will fund? To garner widespread support, municipalities should directly identify what the additional revenue will fund and explain why the increase is necessary. Voter feedback stimulates civic engagement. While Arizona is only a bit below the national average for voter turnout and confidence in voting, there’s still room for improvement. Pew Research has found that one of the top reasons voters give for not participating is the belief that their vote doesn’t matter. However, policies that enable more direct constituent feedback can give citizens a greater stake in local government. In 2024, Scottsdale put Proposition 490 on the ballot. The measure passed, levying a 0.15% sales tax for the next 30 years to fund resources for parks and recreational facilities. What made that election stand out was the city’s 88.9% voter turnout. This proposition alone can’t explain the high voter participation; it shows how a local fiscal decision can give voters a direct role in managing public expenditures. The Boston Tea Party wasn’t just about tea. It was a rejection of constituents not having a meaningful voice in public affairs. Prop. 316 brings this same principle to the grocery aisle. If local governments want to raise the grocery tax above 2%, they have to make their case with the voters. Bashas’ may be a long way from Boston Harbor, but the question of who gets a say remains. Peter Clark is an Arizona-based writer. His work has been published by AzCentral, AZ Capitol Times, FEE, AIER, Inside Sources, OC Register, Tobacco Reporter & RealClear Markets.  The post PETER CLARK: The Grocery Aisle Tea Party first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9c0312b01e86071e12b41 Fountain Hills Art Teacher Received 10-Day Unpaid Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks, Records Show te 2026-10-22T07:50:09.939Z Fountain Hills Art Teacher Received 10-Day Unpaid Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks, Records Show By Matthew Holloway | Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) imposed a 10-day unpaid suspension on an art teacher after determining that her classroom remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death violated district policies, according to disciplinary records provided to Councilman Allen Skillicorn through a public records request. The records identify Marisa Colon as an art teacher at Fountain Hills Middle School and Fountain Hills High School. In a Sept. 22, 2025, formal reprimand, Principal Dr. Kimberly Weeldreyer wrote that Colon acknowledged telling students, “If you live by the sword, you die by the sword,” during a Sept. 11 art class, one day after the assassination of Kirk. The district’s account states that a student reported interpreting Colon’s remarks as expressing support for Kirk’s death. Colon denied intending to condone his death and told administrators that a student had misinterpreted her words. In a Sept. 12 email responding to questions from Human Resources Coordinator Kailey Brown, Colon explained that she intended to point out what she considered irony between Kirk’s advocacy for bearing arms and the circumstances of his death. The final reprimand acknowledged Colon’s explanation while finding that the impact of her remarks was unprofessional and inappropriate in a school setting. “It was confirmed through investigation that you made statements that were interpreted as expressing support for the death of an individual, Charlie Kirk, when students inquired about him. Specifically, you acknowledged, stating, ‘If you live by the sword, you die by the sword,’” Weeldreyer wrote. “While you clarified that your intent was not to condone such a viewpoint and indicated these conversations are more appropriately addressed with parents rather than in the classroom, the impact of your remarks was deemed unprofessional and inappropriate in the school setting.” “Following the investigation, including student interviews and consultation with legal counsel, it was determined that disciplinary action is warranted,” Weeldreyer wrote. “In accordance with District Policy GCQF, you are hereby issued a ten-day unpaid suspension due to this breach of professional conduct.” The district set the suspension period from Sept. 23 through Oct. 15, 2025. The reprimand directed Colon to stop the conduct immediately, warned that repetition could result in dismissal, and stated that the letter would be placed in her personnel file. It gave her until Sept. 29 to submit a written appeal to Dr. Cain Jagodzinski. Skillicorn, who publicly raised the allegations in September 2025, supplied the disciplinary records and an email chain showing that the district delivered its response to his records request on Oct. 14, 2026. In his September 2025 post to X, he wrote, “Fountain Hills Unified School District middle and high school art teacher Marisa Colon is on leave for saying ‘Live by the sword, die by the sword’ in reference to Charlie’s assassination in a classroom full of students. It’s disgusting she has not been fired yet.” Fountain Hills Unified School District middle and high school art teacher Marisa Colon is on leave for saying “Live by the sword, die by the sword” in reference to Charlie’s assassination in a classroom full of students. It’s disgusting she has not been fired yet. pic.twitter.com/3o1ww9Boqm — Open the Books🌵 🇺🇸 (@allenskillicorn) September 17, 2025 The district’s account describes an investigation that initially resulted in Colon being cleared to return to work before additional concerns prompted administrators to reopen it. After the initial student report, an administrator identified in the records as “Dr. J” contacted Colon. She acknowledged the remark and was directed to meet with HR. In a written statement described in the district’s account, Colon denied that she intended to condone Kirk’s death and said such conversations should be addressed with parents rather than at school. The district stated that the primary student was absent Sept. 12 and could not immediately be interviewed. After that interview and consultation with legal counsel, administrators initially cleared Colon to return Sept. 16. Additional concerns from students and parents subsequently prompted further investigation. A Sept. 16 email and accompanying form placed Colon on paid administrative leave pending the investigation’s outcome. Brown directed her to remain off district property and refrain from accessing district systems or files unless authorized by administrators. On Sept. 18, Brown issued notice of the proposed unpaid suspension and scheduled a Sept. 22 meeting at which Colon could provide information or context. The final reprimand was dated Sept. 22. The district cited violations of Policy IMB, governing instruction on controversial or sensitive issues, and Policy GBEBB, governing staff conduct with students. IMB permits instruction on controversial issues while requiring fairness, objectivity, and professionalism. The policy, adopted Nov. 9, 2022, says personal views are not part of the instructional program and calls for an atmosphere in which differing opinions can be voiced without fear or hostility. It also expressly recognizes due process and freedom of speech for students and teachers. GBEBB requires employees to treat students with dignity and respect and maintain acceptable professional conduct. It states that violations are serious and may result in severe disciplinary action. The records production also included two earlier conduct notices. In a Sept. 12, 2023, written warning, then-Principal Chris Hartmann stated that Colon had used an expletive to refer to a student on Sept. 7 and that students heard it. Hartmann identified violations of policies on staff ethics, conduct, and interactions with students, and warned that further or repeated conduct could result in discipline up to termination. The warning did not identify the expletive. On April 19, 2024, Hartmann issued Colon a letter of direction for “encouraging students to throw objects at students standing in front of your classroom.” He identified violations of staff ethics and staff conduct policies, ordered the behavior to cease, and warned that repetition could lead to dismissal. In an email the previous day, Colon described an action-portrait exercise in which students could choose whether to have tape thrown at them while posing. She said students could select alternative poses, an aide was present, and she instructed students against throwing the tape hard enough to hurt anyone. The April letter stated that it would be placed in her personnel file. The September 2025 reprimand does not state whether either earlier conduct notice influenced the suspension decision. In response to a request from AZ Free News, the district defended the suspension as the highest level of discipline permissible under state law and said the incident prompted changes to staff training and curriculum oversight. Its full statement appears below. The district’s statement reads: “Fountain Hills Unified School District is committed to fostering an environment of respect, civility, and care. Our students look to us as role models for appropriate language and behavior. Any language or actions that demonstrate insensitivity or indifference are unacceptable. “In September of 2025 following the death of Charlie Kirk, Fountain Hills Unified School District received reports of an alleged inappropriate personal statement made by a faculty member. The statement was made as part of a student-initiated classroom discussion of Mr. Kirk’s death. “Mr. Kirk’s death was a sad situation that deeply affected so many people across the country. With that understanding, the district conducted an investigation at that time in consultation with its personnel attorneys and the Fountain Hills School District Governing Board. The investigation included conversations with all directly involved parties to hear their perspectives. “An initial determination was made to allow Ms. Colon to return to work after hearing from the identified parties involved. As a fluid investigation, the school administration and its governing board determined that same day to keep the teacher on leave pending investigation of others who may have had knowledge of the incident. “Based on its findings of no new information beyond what was initially reported, the district took the highest level of disciplinary actions permissible under state law and in full compliance with the district’s personnel policies and protocols. The district then ensured it communicated the corrective actions it was taking to the parties involved. “One of the policy changes made as a result of this incident was to require principal approval to ensure alignment with mandated curriculum boundaries and implemented required annual professional development for all faculty and staff to clarify legal and policy restrictions on classroom content and provide tools for navigating complex discussions safely and appropriately.” Arizona law limits unpaid suspensions to ten school days for teacher misconduct that violates district policy but does not constitute cause for dismissal or certificate revocation. A separate statutory process governs longer unpaid suspensions and dismissal. The district did not specify which statutory provision it relied upon or explain why it concluded that a longer suspension or dismissal was unavailable in this case. Colon did not respond by publication to a request for comment sent to her district email account. 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 Fountain Hills Art Teacher Received 10-Day Unpaid Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks, Records Show first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9bb812b01e86071e12a3c Court Orders Arizona To Revert To Pre-Hobbs Water Rules For Housing Development te 2026-10-22T07:30:09.821Z Court Orders Arizona To Revert To Pre-Hobbs Water Rules For Housing Development By Staff Reporter | The Maricopa County Superior Court ruled on Monday that the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) will face final judgment for violating the law to establish water supply rules. The superior court ruled against ADWR back in April. The Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (HBACA), who sued ADWR, has requested the court invalidate and enjoin the challenged rules by ADWR and award any further relief the court determines to be just and equitable.  ADWR’s assured water supply rules caused a housing moratorium for developers, prompting HBACA to challenge its rulemaking authority in court.  Prior to the Hobbs administration, state law required developers to prove 100 years of assured water supply for their developments before beginning construction. ADWR, under the Hobbs administration, expanded that requirement to require developers to prove 100 years of assured water supply for the water management area surrounding their developments.  The Goldwater Institute represented HBACA in this case. The organization said at the start of the case early last year that the rules defied logic as well as the law, and exacerbated the state’s housing crisis. “Arizona law is clear: major policies like the ‘unmet demand’ rule require formal rulemaking and legislative approval,” stated the Goldwater Institute. “Lawmaking is the job of elected representatives — not unelected bureaucrats.” Judge Scott Blaney, the Maricopa County Superior Court judge in this case, ruled that ADWR had not only violated the law but effectively attempted to rewrite it to suit the Hobbs administration’s preferred water usage agenda. “The Legislature created two paths to establish an assured water supply to develop a subdivision: obtain a certificate; or obtain a designation,” said Blaney. “Through the implementation of its moratorium and its nearly simultaneous promulgation of a rule that demands more water than the statute requires, ADWR has in effect attempted to rewrite the governing statute at the agency level.”  Despite losing in court, ADWR recently requested that its rules not be invalidated and enjoined.  Blaney stated in Monday’s ruling that ADWR has failed to establish good cause for withholding enforcement against them, and that to allow the water rules to continue to exist would be allowing ADWR to continue violating the law.  Blaney said the rules concerning assured water supply would return to what they were before the Hobbs administration. “Defendant’s concerns are not consistent with the facts — the Court’s April 21, 2026 ruling on Plaintiff’s claims merely returns the parties to the status quo ante,” said Blaney. AZ Free News reported earlier this month that the Hobbs administration awarded the outside counsel contract for this case to Coppersmith Brockelman PLC, a law firm with close ties to the governor, earlier this year. The contract listed an initial estimated cost of up to $600,000. As reported, the administration justified competition in this contract as impracticable because ADWR’s in-house attorneys were reportedly busy with other litigation and Hobbs’ policy priorities. The administration previously awarded the firm another outside counsel contract concerning groundwater rules and regulations. That contract quoted an estimated cost of $120,000 per year. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Court Orders Arizona To Revert To Pre-Hobbs Water Rules For Housing Development first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9b9292b01e86071e129a3 Arizona Voters Missing Mail-In Ballots Encouraged To Vote In Person Instead te 2026-10-22T07:20:09.729Z Arizona Voters Missing Mail-In Ballots Encouraged To Vote In Person Instead By Staff Reporter | Arizona voters who have yet to receive their mail-in ballots are being encouraged to vote early in person instead. Some voters who requested early ballots have reported not receiving them, namely in Maricopa County where approximately 1.9 million ballots were mailed out. The county has more than 2.5 million registered voters, which makes up more than half of the state’s more than 4.3 million voters. Early ballots for in-state voters were mailed out on October 7, the same day that early voting began. Uniformed and overseas voters were mailed their ballots on September 18.  The deadline to request a replacement ballot is Friday, October 23. Voters may request a replacement ballot by contacting their county recorder’s office. Election officials recommend mailing early ballots back by October 27 at the latest.  Arizona Republican Party Chair Sergio Arellano said it will turn out better for those voters without their mail ballots if they act proactively by voting early and in person, rather than waiting for a ballot that may not come or turning up on Election Day and hoping there won’t be another problem with their ballot.  Arellano reported that their party received “numerous reports” of voters still missing their ballots as of Sunday.  “Voting in person allows election officials to address your outstanding early ballot and verify your identity so you can cast your vote on the spot, provided you meet the applicable identification requirements,” said Arellano.  Those who choose to vote in person should be prepared to announce their name and place of residence, and bring with them a valid ID. Voting locations may be found on county recorder websites.  Valid ID is categorized into three lists.  List 1: Voters may use one form of the following ID types to vote: valid Arizona driver license; valid Arizona non-operating identification card; tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal ID; or valid U.S. federal, state, or local government-issued ID.  IDs for federally recognized tribal members aren’t required to have an address or photo in order to cast a provisional ballot.  List 2: Or, voters may use two different forms of the following ID types to vote: utility bill for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable TV dated within 90 days of the election date; bank or credit union statement dated within 90 days of the election date; valid Arizona vehicle registration; Indian census card; property tax statement for residence; tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal ID; Arizona vehicle registration card; recorder’s certificate; valid U.S. federal, state, or local government-issued ID including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder; any mailing marked “Official Election Material.” List 3: Or, voters may pair any List 1 valid photo ID in which the address doesn’t reasonably match the precinct register with a List 2 non-photo ID in which the address does reasonably match the precinct register. Voters may also pair any U.S. passport without an address and one List 2 item, or a military ID without an address with one List 2 item. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Voters Missing Mail-In Ballots Encouraged To Vote In Person Instead first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad98ef32b01e86071e11f4d Children's Toothpaste Among 4M Tubes Recalled Over Potential Health Risk te 2026-10-22T04:20:03.016Z Children's Toothpaste Among 4M Tubes Recalled Over Potential Health Risk The FDA recall affects 17 toothpaste varieties, including some featuring Barbie, Hot Wheels and Crayola characters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad98c9b2b01e86071e11ea8 Victor Wembanyama Makes Candid Admission After Spurs' Opening Loss te 2026-10-22T04:10:03.437Z Victor Wembanyama Makes Candid Admission After Spurs' Opening Loss Victor Wembanyama opens up about his confidence and decision-making after a career-worst shooting night against Oklahoma City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9859c2b01e86071e11d2e Kansas Senate rivals distance themselves from party leaders in fiery debate te 2026-10-22T03:40:12.398Z Kansas Senate rivals distance themselves from party leaders in fiery debate Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton repeatedly sought to distance themselves from the most unpopular elements of their respective parties Wednesday night during a contentious Kansas Senate debate. Both candidates battled over President Donald Trump, immigration, the war in Iran and more in a race that could help determine control of the Senate. The debate opened on a personal note, with both candidates pressed over controversies that have fueled attack ads in the closing weeks of the campaign. Marshall was questioned about a New York Times review that found his former medical practice sued more than 700 patients over unpaid bills. The Republican defended the practice while emphasizing the millions of dollars in free care his practice provided. GOP SENATOR ALLEGES SCHUMER BEHIND 'HIT JOB' REPORT ON FORMER PATIENTS "Every year we gave away $3 to $4 million of charity, but we also had a business," Marshall said. "We had 300 employees, we had a mortgage payment, we had electric." Hamilton, meanwhile, was questioned about his handling of allegations involving a volunteer at his church's summer camp alleged to have been a sexual predator. Hamilton acknowledged that he should have ensured the individual did not return to the camp after an initial investigation. "I should have checked to make sure that he wasn't going back," Hamilton said. "That was a mistake on my part." The candidates spent much of the rest of the debate trying to define each other by their respective national parties. Marshall repeatedly warned that electing Hamilton would help hand control of the Senate to Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, while Hamilton sought to portray himself as an independent-minded Democrat willing to break with his party. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND That divide came into focus when the moderator played footage of Trump campaigning for Marshall in Kansas earlier this week and telling voters to "pretend, please, that I'm on the ballot." Asked whether that meant he would support every part of Trump's agenda, Marshall said no and pointed to recent disagreements involving immigration enforcement in southwest Kansas and beef imports. "Just like with my wife, I can disagree with her. My wife is always right," Marshall joked. "And President Trump is not always right." Nevertheless, Marshall emphasized his support for much of Trump's agenda and urged the president's supporters to turn out for him. "We need the Trump voters to come out," Marshall said. "If you want the Trump agenda to continue, if you want secure borders, if you want a strong military, if you want lower taxes, then you — and you voted for President Trump — you need to come out." Hamilton faced a similar challenge when moderators pressed him over his past support for Democrats and his campaign message of "leading from the middle." MANCHIN CALLS SCHUMER 'CRAZY' FOR TRYING TO OUST GOP SENATOR IN CRUCIAL SENATE SHOWDOWN The Democratic nominee explicitly broke with former President Joe Biden over immigration. "The Biden policies when it came to the border were a disaster," Hamilton said. "I believe in strong and secure borders." Hamilton also said he would not support Schumer for majority leader if Democrats win control of the Senate. The debate did produce an unusual moment of agreement when both candidates were asked how many genders there are. "There's two. There's a boy and there's a girl," Marshall said. "There are two genders, male and female," Hamilton responded. SC DEM SENATE CANDIDATE CLAIMS SHE WILL STAND UP TO HER PARTY AS GRAHAM TIES HER TO 'SOCIALIST DEMOCRATS' Hamilton later said he did not want biological males competing against his 12-year-old granddaughter in sports, calling it "not a fair fight," while arguing that decisions over athletic participation should generally be handled locally rather than by the federal government. The Kansas contest has emerged as an unexpectedly competitive Senate race in the closing weeks of the midterms. Marshall is seeking a second term in a state that has not elected a Democratic U.S. senator since 1932, while Hamilton, a longtime pastor, has campaigned as a moderate Democrat. Trump traveled to Kansas Monday to campaign for Marshall as Republicans work to defend the seat with control of the Senate at stake. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9859a2b01e86071e11d1e Fentanyl seizures and border crossings decline, Tucson Border Patrol reports te 2026-10-22T03:40:10.647Z Fentanyl seizures and border crossings decline, Tucson Border Patrol reports TUCSON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the Tucson Sector touted what they termed “border security successes,” citing decreases in fentanyl seizures and migrant crossings.   Beyond drug seizures, officials noted development of port of entry modernization projects and a drop in rescue operations during a wide-ranging press conference on Wednesday. Stephen Cristinzio, acting deputy chief border patrol agent for the Tucson Sector, said it has seen a 61% decrease in the number of fentanyl seizures in the past two fiscal years. Officials also said there was a decrease in the total amount of fentanyl seized, down by 30% between fiscal years 2026 and 2025. He said migrant crossings also fell dramatically, dropping 96% from fiscal 2024 to the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.  Roque Caza, director of field operations for the Tucson office, which oversees ports of entry, said officers confiscated more than 15,000 pounds of fentanyl, methamphetamines, heroin and cocaine in 2025.  But this year, even as the number of fentanyl seizures at entry ports has increased by 10% compared to last year, the amount in each payload has continued to diminish, he said.   Last year, Arizona ports accounted for 30% of fentanyl seizures nationwide, Caza said. “We’re seeing it in smaller quantities, deeper concealment, predominantly through passenger vehicles as it applies to the land ports of entry,” he said.  While the Tucson Sector saw a drop in fentanyl and methamphetamine, Caza said the agency reported an increase in cocaine seizures. “The overall amount of fentanyl specifically has dropped,” he said. “Methamphetamine is lower this year as well, but cocaine, for example, is up. We’ve seen more cocaine in Arizona this year than previous years.” An Office of Inspector General report released in August said that Homeland Security Investigations’ technologies and information hindered active fentanyl investigations. It concluded that as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement priorities shifted toward immigration enforcement, fentanyl investigations dropped by 24% from 2024 to 2025. Cristinzio said the Tucson Sector isn’t encountering fentanyl as often as before. “We’re not seeing it at checkpoints,” he said. “We’re not seeing it that much backpacked out in the desert. We’re just not seeing it.”  Caza said the sector will continue to focus efforts on confiscating drugs.   “None of us are satisfied,” Caza said. “If one ounce of fentanyl gets through, we need to do more work. We have more work to do collectively, not just on our border, but in the country as a whole.” He said they also seized more than 250,000 rounds of ammunition in 2025, and that cooperation with the Mexican government is necessary to make sure firearms don’t reach cartels. “We have excellent communication processes in place with Mexican authorities, not only with our customs counterparts in Mexico, but also the military elements and the federal police as well,” Caza said. Ports of entry were also noted by Caza, who addressed new technologies that the Office of Field Operations will be using soon. The Tucson Sector is anticipating using new technology for vehicle inspection, which Caza said should be available for testing within the next 30 days in the Nogales and San Luis ports. It is already implementing devices like less intrusive inspection systems using X-ray. Caza also said the sector will ensure that those who cross the border regularly, such as agricultural workers, will be able to do so in the coming busy season but cautioned that funding to hire more personnel goes through Congress and the president.  “There are obviously staffing contingencies, but first and foremost is enforcement,” he said. “For my teams in San Luis, I need to make sure … that they are treating their enforcement responsibilities much like this conversation today, as it applies to counter-drug cartel efforts.” Still, he said the sector plans to add staff to make sure heavy traffic doesn’t hinder workers who cross for labor. “That’s a very important population that we know historically crossed through San Luis as well as other ports of entry in Arizona during the agriculture season,” he said. As border encounters dropped in the past two fiscal years, rescues also went down. But Greg Tolley, deputy director of the Tucson Air and Marine Operations, said it “remains a huge part of our mission.” “The desert is unforgiving,” Tolley said. “Crossing the border is still very dangerous.” The federal government recently denied permits to Humane Borders, a nonprofit focused on providing humanitarian aid to migrants crossing the border, for areas where they originally placed water stations, affecting about 30% of their stations. Cristinzio said their headquarters has not had discussions about replacing this aid, but they “have teams out there to help you.” “It’s a law enforcement mission, but more often than not, it turns into a humanitarian rescue mission,” he said. “That remains a priority for us to be available to rescue those in need and to provide that aid.” Cristinzio said federal agencies limiting access to land for humanitarian aid is “not a CBP function,” but he can’t argue with concerns about the safety of individuals who may need access to water stations. “Any aid that is provided to anybody that’s in distress anywhere is an absolute must,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad985952b01e86071e11cd3 Brian Kelly Emerges as Candidate to Land Big Ten Coaching Job te 2026-10-22T03:40:05.315Z Brian Kelly Emerges as Candidate to Land Big Ten Coaching Job Former LSU coach Brian Kelly emerges as a candidate to land the vacant Maryland Terrapins head coaching job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad985932b01e86071e11cc9 Anthony Edwards Joins Elite Group With Historic Feat in Timberwolves Blowout te 2026-10-22T03:40:03.864Z Anthony Edwards Joins Elite Group With Historic Feat in Timberwolves Blowout In the Timberwolves' win over the Heat, Anthony Edwards accomplished a historic feat previously achieved by just two NBA legends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9833e2b01e86071e11c3b Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor te 2026-10-22T03:30:06.572Z Four Takeaways From the Debate for Wisconsin Governor The Democrat, David Crowley, and the Republican, Tom Tiffany, sparred over taxes, abortion, data centers and legalizing marijuana in their only debate before the election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad980e32b01e86071e11b8a Ilhan Omar Says She Can't Stay at Home After Raid Amid Death Threats te 2026-10-22T03:20:03.847Z Ilhan Omar Says She Can't Stay at Home After Raid Amid Death Threats The Minnesota congresswoman described a chaotic early-morning search of her home and raised concerns about her family's safety. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad97e932b01e86071e11b39 Trump dominates El-Sayed's attacks against Rogers, but GOP rival offers unexpected policy split te 2026-10-22T03:10:11.825Z Trump dominates El-Sayed's attacks against Rogers, but GOP rival offers unexpected policy split President Donald Trump was the unofficial third person onstage at Wednesday’s Michigan U.S. Senate debate, as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly invoked him while seeking to cast Republican Mike Rogers as Trump’s "sock puppet." El-Sayed mentioned Trump 18 times during the hour-long debate and repeatedly called Rogers’ responses "MAGA bingo," accusing the Republican of relying on Trump-aligned talking points. Rogers, however, broke with Trump on a couple of trade issues. The phrase became a running theme throughout the night, with El-Sayed declaring "MAGA bingo" after Rogers accused him of supporting socialist policies, open borders and defunding the police. Rogers eventually turned the attack back on his opponent, suggesting that the real bingo game was every time El-Sayed included Trump in his answer. Rogers, however, did not align with Trump on every issue. He split with Trump on trade, calling the president’s tariffs a "mixed bag" and saying tariffs on Canada may have been "not well thought through." ‘DESTROYING THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE’: EL-SAYED’S POLITICAL ORBIT COMPLICATES EFFORT TO MODERATE HIS IMAGE He also opposed Chinese automakers building vehicles in the United States, saying during the debate that Congress should ban the ability for the Chinese to build cars in the United States. El-Sayed countered by pointing out that Trump has said he would be open to Chinese automakers building vehicles in the United States and questioned whether Rogers would stand up to Trump on the issue. Wednesday evening marked the second debate between El-Sayed and Rogers, just weeks before Michigan’s midterm election. The battle for the swing state’s open Senate seat has drawn national attention not only because it could help determine control of the upper chamber, but because it has emerged as a major test of the Democratic Party’s progressive wing in a key battleground state. El-Sayed, backed by progressive heavyweights including Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has campaigned on a progressive agenda that includes Medicare for All, higher taxes on the wealthy, ending U.S. military aid to Israel and abolishing ICE. While El-Sayed worked to paint Rogers as a Trump-aligned "corporate politician," Rogers repeatedly branded his Democratic opponent as having a "pattern of deception," accusing him of misrepresenting his record and shifting his positions. MICHIGAN SENATE HOPEFUL ABDUL EL-SAYED FIRES BACK AT CNN CHOOSING TO 'FIXATE' ON 'DEFUND THE POLICE' COMMENTS Throughout the debate, Rogers cast El-Sayed as being outside the political mainstream, tying the Democrat and his policies to the Democratic Socialists of America and hammering him over his past support for defunding the police. Rogers also claimed that some of El-Sayed's donors and supporters were tied to Hamas, Hezbollah and the Muslim Brotherhood. At one point, Rogers questioned El-Sayed’s allegiance to the country after accusing El-Sayed of having donors tied to Hamas, asking, "Are you for America or are you for these terrorist groups overseas?" The most contentious moment of the debate came during a question on public safety, when Rogers hammered El-Sayed over his past support for defunding the police, accused him of deleting social media posts on the issue and pointed to El-Sayed’s past comments involving former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, who was backed by the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed fired back that it was "beneath" Rogers to question his commitment to the Constitution, declaring that he was "proud to be an American" and calling Rogers’ line of questioning "shameful." ROGERS ARGUES EL-SAYED IS VULNERABLE WITH 2 TRADITIONALLY DEMOCRATIC BLOCS AS OBAMA HEADS TO MICHIGAN El-Sayed, a Muslim and first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Egypt, has faced scrutiny over his rhetoric on the war in Gaza and his positions on Israel, leading some members of Michigan's Jewish community to openly disavow the Democratic candidate. During the debate, Rogers said that his campaign was doing well with the Jewish community, which he claimed is fearful of El-Sayed's rhetoric. Rogers said that El-Sayed was too "extreme" for Michigan, pointing to prominent Democrats who said they can't back the party’s nominee, including the former Michigan Democratic Party chairman and the former finance chair for Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s campaign. Michigan Republicans echoed that argument following the debate, pointing out that El-Sayed used to campaign with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who once said that America deserved the 9/11 terrorist attacks. "We cannot afford Abdul El-Sayed's far-left, big-government policies, and we cannot risk electing a person who campaigns with the likes of Hasan Piker and seemingly justified the horrific terrorist attack targeting children and the Jewish community in Bloomfield Hills," MIGOP Chairman Jim Runestad said in a statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad97e922b01e86071e11b30 Mass firings vow sparks clash with Klobuchar over Walz fraud legacy te 2026-10-22T03:10:10.824Z Mass firings vow sparks clash with Klobuchar over Walz fraud legacy Minnesota’s gubernatorial candidates clashed over the state’s fraud scandals in their second debate of the week, with Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth pledging to fire all state commissioners on her first day in office and Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar defending her response. The scandals have rocked the North Star State, raising questions about how large-scale abuse of state programs went undetected and putting government oversight at the center of the governor’s race. "Fraud unchecked here in the state of Minnesota has gone far too long, and it has finally come to the surface," Demuth said. MINNESOTA’S ANTI-FRAUD SPENDING HAS QUIETLY BALLOONED, LEAVING TAXPAYERS TO PAY FOR FAILURE TWICE "The thing that I will do on day one is I am going to be firing all commissioners, choosing new commissioners that are expert in their field, that will carry out the accountability and transparency that is needed in our state. We have to change the culture of fraud." Klobuchar called Demuth’s remarks "absurd" and said she contacted U.S. Attorney Andy Luger after the fraud came to light to ask what prosecutors needed. "He said, 'I need more prosecutors'," Klobuchar said. "I called the highest level of the Justice Department, and I got him those prosecutors." TIM WALZ SAYS HE TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR MINNESOTA FRAUD BY NOT RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION Klobuchar also said she would have caught the fraud earlier, while criticizing Walz’s response. "Tim Walz should have caught the fraud earlier and he should have done more," she said. She also sought to distinguish herself from the outgoing governor and criticized Demuth for not clearly separating herself from President Donald Trump. "We don’t need a rubber stamp of Donald Trump in the governor’s office," Klobuchar said. 'WE HAVE NOT SLOWED DOWN': MINNESOTA NOT OUT OF THE WOODS ON MASSIVE FRAUD SCANDAL, EXPERT WARNS Demuth countered that Klobuchar had not identified specific policies on which she would break with Walz, whom Klobuchar has called an "incredible governor." The exchange underscored a central question in the race: how much change voters want when they choose Walz’s successor on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad97e912b01e86071e11b27 Angel Reese delivers another double-double as Atlanta Dream take 2–1 lead in WNBA Finals te 2026-10-22T03:10:09.937Z Angel Reese delivers another double-double as Atlanta Dream take 2–1 lead in WNBA Finals ATLANTA – Angel Reese helped the Atlanta Dream win a WNBA Finals game for the first time Monday. Two nights later, she helped them take their first lead in a Finals series. ATLANTA DREAM, GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WNBA FINALS GAME Reese finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, taking a 2–1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Reese has totaled 51 points and 28 rebounds in Atlanta’s two victories. Reese became the youngest player in WNBA Finals history to record at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in consecutive games, joining A’ja Wilson as the only players to accomplish the feat. And to give the Dream and their fans credit, I previously questioned whether Atlanta could fill State Farm Arena for the Finals. They answered that with a resounding yes on Wednesday night. Game 3 was a sellout, and the building was loud. Before tip-off, both teams again left the court for the national anthem, marking their third straight absence in the series. They returned moments after the performance ended. The WNBA’s rulebook calls for players, coaches and trainers to stand and line up during the anthem, and the league has not answered OutKick’s questions about the absences. Once the game started, Reese picked up where she left off in San Francisco. She scored Atlanta’s first basket and finished the opening quarter with eight points, including a three-pointer that pushed the Dream’s lead to 22–12. Golden State missed its first eight shots and didn’t make a field goal until 4:38 remained in the first quarter. Atlanta led 23–15 after one. WNBA ANTHEM CONTROVERSY SPARKS CALLS TO BAR PLAYERS WHO DON'T STAND FROM TEAM USA OLYMPIC ROSTER Reese added another three in the second quarter and went into halftime with 15 points, matching her first-half total from Game 2. Naz Hillmon made three first-half threes of her own, helping Atlanta take a 46–40 lead into the break. The Valkyries made a push to start the third. Cecilia Zandalasini hit two threes in the opening 68 seconds, and Golden State tied the game at 48, then again at 49. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Reese helped Atlanta answer. After Rhyne Howard put the Dream back in front, Reese made two free throws, assisted on an Isobel Borlase layup and scored on a running layup herself. That completed an 8–0 run and gave Atlanta a 57–49 lead. Golden State cut the deficit to four, but the Dream kept scoring after Reese went to the bench with 3:31 left in the quarter. DeWanna Bonner hit a three to start a 12–2 finish to the period, scoring five points during that stretch. ANGEL REESE DOMINATES GAME 2 AS ATLANTA DREAM EVEN WNBA FINALS WITH GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES Atlanta led 71–57 entering the fourth and Golden State never really threatened in the final period. Hillmon finished with 15 points, while Jordin Canada added 8 assists. Rhyne Howard had her best offensive performance of the series, scoring 16 points. Atlanta again held down Golden State’s Gabby Williams, who finished with 15 points on 5-of-18 shooting. Atlanta entered these Finals without a win in its three previous appearances, then lost Saturday’s opener. Now Reese and the Dream are two victories from a championship. Game 4 is Saturday at State Farm Arena. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad97c342b01e86071e11a5c Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate te 2026-10-22T03:00:04.594Z Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad979e12b01e86071e119db Josh Jacobs 'remorseful' in first comments since domestic abuse arrest led to commissioner's exempt list stay te 2026-10-22T02:50:09.269Z Josh Jacobs 'remorseful' in first comments since domestic abuse arrest led to commissioner's exempt list stay Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs apologized to his teammates, while also speaking with reporters for the first time since returning to the team after being removed from the commissioner’s exempt list last week. Jacobs missed the first six weeks of the 2026 season following an offseason domestic abuse arrest in May, which landed him on the commissioner’s exempt list on Aug. 30. The league continues to investigate Jacobs’ situation despite pleading no contest to both misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property. Jacobs being removed from the list doesn’t hinder the investigation, the NFL has noted, but he is allowed back with the Packers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Ahead of his potential season debut — the Packers haven’t said whether Jacobs will be playing against the Detroit Lions on Sunday — Jacobs spoke with reporters, expressing remorse for his actions. "Excited to be back with the team, with the guys," he said during his media availability. "I want to say thank you to the organization really for supporting me throughout this whole process and how everything played out. "With that being said, I can’t really get into a lot of things, like specifics of things, but obviously I’m remorseful, and sorry for putting this time in this situation. JOSH JACOBS' EX-GIRLFRIEND FILES MOTION TO PERMANENTLY SEAL EVIDENCE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE "Sometimes, when you go through life, situations occur, and a four-second, three-second decision can alter your life honestly. With that being said, still a human being, man, still trying to learn, still trying to grow from the whole process. Actually learned a lot throughout this whole process, legally and just personally." As part of Jacobs’ plea deal, he was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, attend counseling, pay restitution for property he destroyed and have no further contact with the victim. As long as he meets those conditions for one year, the property damage charge will be dismissed. Jacobs was arrested in Wisconsin following an incident that occurred three days prior, where he allegedly grabbed his ex-girlfriend trying to leave his garage and threw her to the ground. Jacobs also filed a civil suit last week calling for an injunction and protective order surrounding evidence, specifically surveillance footage of the incident, which would restrict access to records of the case. Basically, Jacobs doesn’t want the footage released to the public, as it was reported the video footage of the alleged battery would corroborate the victim’s claims. Jacobs is trying to put the situation behind him, saying that he is "just trying to be better" moving forward. "I know for some people this might be a stain on me and my character," he added. "I feel like I don’t have to really speak on my character. A lotta people that know me in this locker room, or that’s been around me, I’ll let them do that. "For me, man, I’m just trying to come back in here, play ball, learn from this mistake and move forward." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Head coach Matt LaFleur also addressed Jacobs returning to his squad during his news conference on Wednesday. "I think a lot of times you get in a situation where you might not make the right decision," he said of Jacobs’ situation. "I think people learn from their mistakes. I think he’s extremely remorseful, and I do believe he is a good person. I’ve been around him quite a bit. I believe in second chances." With Jacobs sidelined, LaFleur has seen an abysmal run game from his depth chart, which includes MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr. and Kaleb Johnson, who Green Bay traded for with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Packers are averaging just 59.8 yards on the ground per game, though they are top five in passing yards (269.3) with quarterback Jordan Love finding his rhythm amid a recent three-game win streak for his 4-2 squad. LaFleur said he felt Jacobs was in a "pretty good spot" earlier this week in terms of playing against the Lions. "He’s been training, but he’s missed the exposure to football. [His availability] is going to be determined throughout the course of the week, see where he’s at, see how he’s feeling, and then we’ll make a decision." Last season, Jacobs rushed for 929 yards in 15 games, finishing fourth in the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 13. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad979e02b01e86071e119d2 Luka Doncic buys out entire parking lot to give Lakers fans free parking for season opener te 2026-10-22T02:50:08.222Z Luka Doncic buys out entire parking lot to give Lakers fans free parking for season opener The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is officially in the rearview mirror, and Luka Doncic wasted no time introducing himself as the new face of the city. Ahead of Wednesday night's season opener against the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers' superstar made an instant impression on everyday fans before even stepping onto the court. Doncic bought out an entire parking lot outside Crypto.com Arena to give fans free parking and teamed up with Metro Bike Share to hand out free rides across Los Angeles all day long. LEBRON JAMES THANKS LAKERS AHEAD OF FREE AGENCY DEPARTURE FOR 24TH NBA SEASON: 'HOPE I MADE A FEW PROUD' If you have ever tried driving into downtown Los Angeles on a game night, you know parking alone can feel like a shakedown. Dropping 50 bucks just to leave your car on cracked asphalt for three hours is enough to ruin an evening before it even starts. Anyone hoping Luka's generosity would carry over to the concession stands inside would be sorely disappointed. Free beer is definitely not on the menu, and you are still going to pay 20 dollars for a draft and 10 bucks for a soda once you clear security. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Taking a family of four to a ballgame is still a heavy hit on the bank account. Still, the gesture sends a clear message that this is Luka's team now. For years, Lakers basketball was the LeBron show, complete with all the celebrity drama, roster turnover, and constant circus that came with it. With James gone, the keys to the most famous franchise in basketball belong entirely to Doncic. Coming off a frustrating hamstring injury that cut his 2025-26 season short, he enters this fresh campaign with an enormous chip on his shoulder and the weight of 17 championship banners on his back. Free parking and pedal bikes build quick goodwill, but hanging banner 18 is the only thing that truly matters. Wednesday night against Golden State is just the opening chapter of the Luka era. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad979da2b01e86071e11995 MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways te 2026-10-22T02:50:02.731Z MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad977852b01e86071e118f5 Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud te 2026-10-22T02:40:05.838Z Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad977842b01e86071e118d9 Evacuations Underway Amid Fire at Mississippi Assisted-Living Facility te 2026-10-22T02:40:04.429Z Evacuations Underway Amid Fire at Mississippi Assisted-Living Facility Evacuations and secondary searches at the assisted-living facility are ongoing, Governor Tate Reeves said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad972d92b01e86071e117e2 ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation te 2026-10-22T02:20:09.932Z ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation Republican Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany vowed Wednesday to mandate cooperation between local sheriffs and federal immigration authorities, drawing a sharp contrast with Democrat David Crowley over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown during their general election debate. Tiffany said Wisconsin law enforcement agencies should be required to honor federal immigration detainers, arguing that coordination with ICE allows authorities to remove illegal immigrants accused of crimes while they are still being held in county jails. "I will make sure that local, county and state law enforcement coordinate with federal law enforcement," Tiffany said in the debate hosted by WISN-TV. VIRGINIA SANCTUARY COUNTY IGNORES 1,670 DETAINER REQUESTS OVER 2 YEARS, HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE FINDS Asked directly whether he would mandate that cooperation by law, Tiffany replied: "Yes, I believe we should. They should honor detainers." Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, said he would not support a blanket ban on cooperation with federal immigration authorities and agreed that immigrants convicted of crimes should be deported. But he called for restrictions on ICE operations, including barring contracts between local law enforcement and ICE, requiring judicial warrants for agents to enter jails and prisons and prohibiting agents from wearing masks. "We need to make sure that we're protecting people's civil liberties," Crowley said. Immigration enforcement has become an increasingly visible flashpoint in Wisconsin, where ICE arrests surged this summer as the Trump administration expanded its nationwide deportation push. TRUMP REAFFIRMS ICE ARREST POLICY AFTER CONFUSING GUIDANCE SPARKS ALARM AMONG AGENTS Trump's immigration crackdown has increasingly collided with state and local governments, putting sheriffs and police departments at the center of a national fight over how far local authorities should go to help federal agents carry out the president's mass deportation agenda. That debate is already playing out across Wisconsin. Twenty county law enforcement agencies in the state participate in ICE's 287(g) program, which allows designated local officers to perform certain immigration enforcement functions. Cooperation with ICE has also emerged as an issue in sheriff races in Sauk and Winnebago counties ahead of the November election. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Wisconsin has simultaneously seen a sharp increase in federal immigration enforcement since Trump returned to office. The latest available federal data showed ICE arrests in the state reaching new highs over the summer, with more than 2,100 people detained between January 2025 and the latest reporting period. The issue has become a complicated one for both parties heading into the midterms. Republicans have continued to campaign on border security and immigration enforcement, while Democrats have increasingly focused their attacks on the Trump administration's deportation tactics and the conduct of ICE agents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad972d32b01e86071e117a7 Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham te 2026-10-22T02:20:03.998Z Clashes Darken Rally in South Carolina as Trump Seeks to Boost Darline Graham Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad96e2e2b01e86071e11321 Ilhan Omar believes Trump raid on home was meant to 'intimidate and scare people' from voting te 2026-10-22T02:00:14.340Z Ilhan Omar believes Trump raid on home was meant to 'intimidate and scare people' from voting Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., told MS NOW Wednesday night that she believes the raid on her home was to "intimidate and scare people" away from voting in the midterm elections. Omar's home in Washington, D.C., was raided by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) last Monday in connection to an investigation into potential immigration fraud. Authorities are probing whether Omar or her father lied on paperwork that helped her gain citizenship. Border czar Tom Homan has said that if the allegations are proven, Omar could be denaturalized. Omar, who has largely avoided public scrutiny since the raid, gave her first interview on the subject on "All In with Chris Hayes" and suggested that the decision to investigate her was a last-ditch effort by President Donald Trump to appeal to right-wing influencers. DEMOCRATS HAVE ‘DIRTY HANDS’ OVER COMPLAINTS ABOUT OMAR RAID WEEKS BEFORE ELECTION, EX-PROSECUTOR SAYS "I think they were like starting to lose faith that these were empty promises, and they had to do something, I believe, to say, 'Hey, look, we raided her house. You know, now you can feel comfortable that we are doing something,'" Omar said. "I think ... whether it’s Metro Surge, whether it is the voter rolls that they’re looking at, whether it’s the door knocks that you just spoke of, that is all to show these people that they’re doing something and to save face."  "Because they made this huge promise that there was somehow this massive ... sort of undocumented people that were voting in American elections and that there is something that they need to go and fix." "And so they, you know, they’re going to try to gin up this sort of frenzy," she added. "And, I think ultimately their goal is to intimidate and scare people from wanting to participate and vote." SOMALIS IN MINNESOTA UNLEASH FURY ON TRUMP AFTER FEDS RAID ILHAN OMAR'S DC HOME Despite that, Omar insisted that the raid had likely inspired people to vote in spite of the president. "As I was driving up here today, we were getting calls that people, you know, are just like, there’s a massive line at early voting sites. And a lot of our staff that are, you know, helping people drive to go vote are saying, you know, ‘We don’t have the capacity to keep up with the requests that we’re getting of people who need assistance to get to the early voting site.’ I think it’s doing the opposite," Omar said. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  ILHAN OMAR'S HUSBAND SNAPS OVER RUMORS SHE FLED US AFTER FEDERAL IMMIGRATION FRAUD RAID Prior to Tuesday night via a campaign video, Omar had not been seen publicly since before the raid on her home, which was first reported by Fox News Digital last week. Her husband, Tim Mynett, has been seen outside the residence walking their dog.  Additionally, Fox News Digital has spotted a campaign aide bringing in food and both of her daughters arriving at the home two days apart. Trump warned Tuesday from the Oval Office that Omar could be jailed if the allegations against her are true. "Well, she could be. She could also go to jail," Trump said. "You know, they keep talking about deportation. No, she could go to jail." "This is just my opinion," he continued, before calling the congresswoman "a very dishonest person" who "hates our country." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad96e252b01e86071e112bb 49ers Linked to Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher Amid Mounting Injury Issues te 2026-10-22T02:00:05.690Z 49ers Linked to Pro Bowl Pass-Rusher Amid Mounting Injury Issues The San Francisco 49ers could use a pass-rush boost, and there's one player they could add to help them get to the QB more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad96bd42b01e86071e11259 Florida attorney accused of threatening to shoot ICE agents while trying to buy gun te 2026-10-22T01:50:12.262Z Florida attorney accused of threatening to shoot ICE agents while trying to buy gun A Florida attorney was arrested after she threatened to shoot ICE agents in the head while trying to buy a gun, federal authorities said. Lisa White, who lives in Mississippi, was arrested in Long Beach after allegedly threatening to "kill federal agents" while attempting to purchase a firearm and pepper spray, according to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement release. Homeland Security Investigations identified White as a Florida attorney in a post announcing her arrest on X. Authorities said White asked whether specific firearms could penetrate ballistic vests, then allegedly said she would target agents’ heads if she could not breach their armor. FBI ARRESTS PROTESTER WHO THREATENED TO KILL ICE OFFICER'S FAMILY AT NJ DETENTION CENTER PROTEST, BLANCHE SAYS HSI Gulfport special agents responded, interviewed witnesses and located and arrested White, according to the release. The investigation began Sept. 23 after an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives alerted HSI to the encounter at High Caliber Guns, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Sun Herald. White entered the store around 11:30 a.m. and told employees, "I need a gun," according to the complaint cited by the outlet. She allegedly identified herself as an activist and protester and said she wanted a firearm for protection at a protest because she believed "ICE agents are becoming crazy and wild." But White also told an employee she wanted to buy a gun to kill ICE agents, according to the complaint. While discussing the weapons, White allegedly gestured toward her torso and asked whether the guns could penetrate an agent’s body armor. If they could not, she said she would need to "hit them in the head, shoulder, arm or leg," the complaint states, according to the Sun Herald. A shop employee reportedly warned White that pointing a gun at law enforcement would likely get her killed. "If I have to die, I have to die," White responded, according to the complaint. The employee then suggested White buy pepper spray instead of a gun and directed her to a shooting range for training, the complaint states. White looked at two pistols but left empty-handed after the shop declined to complete the sale and told her she could return in two to three days, the newspaper reported. Store employees then alerted authorities, prompting the investigation. "The safety of our personnel is paramount, and HSI takes any threat against federal law enforcement officers with the utmost seriousness," HSI Gulfport Assistant Special Agent in Charge Matthew Reidell said. "We commend the vigilance of the citizens for recognizing these threats and notifying law enforcement immediately, which allowed us to intervene swiftly." ANTI-ICE AGITATOR SCREAMS ‘I’LL KILL YOUR WHOLE F- FAMILY’ DAY AFTER DEM GOV PRAISES ‘PEACEFUL PROTESTING’ White remained in custody as agents prepared a federal charge of influencing, impeding or retaliating against a federal official by threat, ICE said. EXCLUSIVE: LA ICE DIRECTOR REVEALS OFFICERS FOLLOWED HOME, HARASSED AS POLICE FAIL TO HELP IN SANCTUARY CITY "Threats against federal law enforcement will NOT be tolerated," HSI wrote on X. "HSI will continue to investigate threats against the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our homeland." The arrest comes as ICE reports a sharp increase in threats and attacks against its personnel. HEROIC ICE OFFICERS, STAFF MEMBER OPEN UP ON GROWING DANGERS: ‘AM I GOING TO DIE?' In its release, the agency cited an increase of more than 1,600% in assaults, 3,300% in vehicle attacks and 8,000% in death threats against ICE officers. It did not provide the underlying totals or comparison period. ICE said President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have made clear that violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated, warning that people who threaten or attack officers face arrest and prosecution. Fox News Digital reached out to White for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad96bd32b01e86071e11250 Boston Celtics' Paul George hit with flopping fine after 38-point debut ends in collapse te 2026-10-22T01:50:11.276Z Boston Celtics' Paul George hit with flopping fine after 38-point debut ends in collapse The NBA slapped new Boston Celtics forward Paul George with a meager $2,000 fine for flopping during Tuesday’s 121-113 season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons, the league announced Wednesday. The penalty stemmed from a fourth-quarter sequence with roughly three minutes remaining in regulation. Pushing the ball in transition, George made contact with Detroit guard Duncan Robinson before dramatically collapsing to the floor in an Oscar-worthy attempt to bait a whistle. On-court officials swallowed their whistles in real time, but the league office retroactively assessed the violation upon postgame video review. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Under NBA regulations, postgame flopping penalties begin at $2,000 on an escalating scale. For a superstar commanding nearly $50 million this season, the fine amounts to little more than loose couch cushion change. Tuesday's physical opener frequently devolved into a four-quarter flop-fest with players repeatedly hitting the deck on contested shots, yet George was somehow the only player singled out to receive an invoice from league officials. The slap on the wrist capped an otherwise strong Celtics debut for the nine-time All-Star, who was putting on an absolute clinic. George poured in 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the floor, including 7-of-12 from beyond the arc. He added five rebounds, five steals, and three assists in 31 minutes, breaking the franchise record for points in a Boston debut previously held by Kristaps Porzingis. George's individual performance was ultimately spoiled by Boston's collapse. The Celtics squandered a 22-point advantage, largely undone by a sickening 23-0 Detroit run in the fourth quarter led by Robinson and Cade Cunningham. With Jayson Tatum struggling through a dismal 6-of-23 shooting performance, George carried the offense until Boston’s execution fell apart in the closing minutes. Because the flopping infraction carries no suspension, George remains fully cleared to suit up Friday when Boston hosts his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad96bd12b01e86071e1123a Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states te 2026-10-22T01:50:09.258Z Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states Voters line up outside Shiloh Hills Baptist Church in Kennesaw, Georgia, on primary Election Day, May 19, 2026. (Photo by Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder) A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in nine states. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, an appointee of President Joe Biden in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, issued a preliminary injunction after voting rights advocates alleged that Homeland Security was sending armed agents to homes to question residents about their voter status.  The injunction bars operations in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin until polls close on Election Day, though the administration may appeal in the coming days. The decision marks a legal setback to the Trump administration’s intensifying campaign this fall against noncitizen voting ahead of Election Day. It comes as the Department of Justice is suing California to force state and local election officials to not count the ballots of some 20,000 voters the federal government says it suspects are noncitizens. President Donald Trump has long decried the threat of noncitizen voting, which studies have shown rarely occurs. He now faces political peril, as Democrats appear increasingly likely to retake the U.S. House and possibly the Senate in the midterm elections. Martínez-Olguín found that the importance of the public voting free of intimidation outweighed the Trump administration’s interest in rooting out noncitizen voting. But she paused her order until Friday, presumably to give the Trump administration time to appeal. The evidence in the case, she wrote, leads to an “objectively reasonable fear of law enforcement entanglements that intimidates citizens from urging or aiding others in exercising their right to vote.” The lawsuit was filed by San Francisco, Santa Clara, the California Nurses Association, National Nurses United and the Voto Latino Foundation.  “Today, the courts affirmed a vital principle of our democracy: Voting is a fundamental right that citizens – whether born here or naturalized – should be able to exercise without armed government agents harassing them,” Beau Tremitiere, a lawyer at the legal advocacy group Protect Democracy, which represented the plaintiffs, said in a statement. Martínez-Olguín wrote that the “ongoing intimidation that CNA/NNU members experience and the direct impediment it plays in their effort to engage voter outreach, education, and engagement efforts, are irreparable harms that are appropriately addressed by preliminary injunctive relief.” A Homeland Security Investigations internal memo dated Aug. 31 describes a “surge initiative” beginning Sept. 1 that includes conducting field interviews. The memo, which was filed in court, identifies California, Georgia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin as targets of the surge during September. Additional locations are redacted in the document. Homeland Security didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the decision. In a previous court filing, Department of Justice lawyers representing DHS have argued that the federal government has the authority to investigate potential voting by noncitizens.  “Enjoining the government from even investigating such criminal violations would damage the public interest, not serve it,” they wrote. Democratic groups and top Democrats in Congress filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Trump intimidating election officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad96bcc2b01e86071e11218 Here’s the latest. te 2026-10-22T01:50:04.521Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9697a2b01e86071e111b3 Police called on two Maryland student reporters covering Mike Locksley's firing outside football complex te 2026-10-22T01:40:10.739Z Police called on two Maryland student reporters covering Mike Locksley's firing outside football complex After losing five consecutive games, the Maryland athletic department announced Wednesday that it was moving on from head football coach Mike Locksley. The school described the decision as a " mutual" agreement between both parties. When the Terrapins called a team meeting for Wednesday morning, the news had already been broken by multiple outlets that included OutKick, players were seen arriving to the football facility for an explanation from those in charge of moving the program forward. Unfortunately, news like this rarely stays quiet until a team can gather privately. Reporters typically wait outside football facilities to speak with players and gauge their reactions after a head coach is fired. Defensive coordinator Aazaar Abdul-Rahim will be the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. WHICH COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES IMPROVED OR TANKED THEIR HOT SEAT STATUS FOUR GAMES INTO THE SEASON? That was the case Wednesday, when two University of Maryland student reporters stood outside the athletic complex hoping to speak with players leaving the facility after learning about Locksley’s dismissal. According to one of the student reporters, SB Nation’s Testudo Times journalist Nolan Rogalski, he and Jude Wilkenfeld believed they were permitted to stand outside the football complex because Maryland is a public university. However, a Maryland staff member reportedly called police on the two student journalists for "suspicious activity." Two officers then arrived at the scene and questioned the reporters about what they were doing outside the facility. "For @testudotimes , @JudeWilkenfeld and I were outside Jones-Hill House trying to get players to comment," Rogalski mentioned on social media. "An athletics staffer took pictures of us, and a police dispatch was called for suspicious activity; a cop and 2 cop cars pulled up, and officers ID’d us and asked us to leave." TCU FOOTBALL PULLS CREDENTIALS FROM LOCAL NEWSPAPER FOR REPORTING ON LOCKER ROOM ASSAULT STORY The students appeared to be doing nothing out of line. They were simply covering a major story unfolding on their campus and attempting to speak with players affected by the coaching change. This time last season, there had already been seven head coaches fired in college football, and every single one of them led to reporters in some capacity trying to gather quotes from athletes who were affected by the news. Somewhere, there was a breakdown in communication on Wednesday following the firing of Locksley. Whether the school acted out of spite or genuinely did not know what the two students were doing outside the football complex is up for debate. The University of Maryland Police Department recorded the names of Rogalski and Wilkenfeld but said no report was filed regarding the incident. The school and UMPD released a joint statement Wednesday evening emphasizing that they respect the First Amendment rights of journalists. TCU DOES AN ABOUT-FACE AFTER STRIPPING LOCAL NEWSPAPER'S CREDENTIALS DAYS BEFORE FOOTBALL SEASON The statement also cited heightened security concerns surrounding the football program in recent weeks as the reason police were contacted. "UMPD was contacted today, Oct. 21, 2026, about two individuals who were standing outside of Jones Hill House," the statement noted. "Due to heightened concerns for staff and player safety around the football program in recent weeks, there has been increased security around athletics facilities. A UMPD officer approached the two individuals, learned they were with a campus media organization, recorded student IDs, and no report was taken." "UMPD and Maryland Athletics respect the First Amendment rights of all journalists reporting in public spaces." COLORADO FOOTBALL OPENS PRACTICE TO FANS AND REPORTERS, BUT TREATS IT LIKE A CLASSIFIED PENTAGON BRIEFING The Maryland athletic department has recently been criticized over decisions made regarding press conferences involving the now former head coach Mike Locksley. Now they are searching for a new head coach, while also still making the news for actions involving reporters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad969792b01e86071e111aa Hillary Clinton scolds Matthew McConaughey for 'unfortunate' video supporting independent candidates te 2026-10-22T01:40:09.725Z Hillary Clinton scolds Matthew McConaughey for 'unfortunate' video supporting independent candidates During a podcast interview Wednesday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized a video from actor Matthew McConaughey encouraging voters to consider independent candidates. On Sunday, McConaughey took to social media and challenged the long-held notion that voting for an independent candidate is a wasted vote, arguing that just a handful of independent lawmakers could dramatically shift the balance of power in Washington. "They've been telling us for years that an independent vote is a wasted vote," McConaughey said in a video shared on Instagram. "Well, a great question for our times is, has that unwasted vote been working out for you?" FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: AS THE HOUSE FALLS, THE SENATE STAYS IN PLAY Liberal journalist Kara Swisher shared the video with Clinton on their new podcast "High Stakes," remarking that she didn't think McConaughey articulated the appeal of independent candidates well enough for viewers. Clinton went further and criticized McConaughey for potentially complicating the Democratic Party's efforts to push back against President Donald Trump in the midterm elections. "I think it's really unfortunate that somebody who's such a great actor with such a reach would be two weeks before a midterm that is aimed at stopping Trump's corruption, impunity and extreme damage to the country would suggest that any independent candidate is really a better choice," Clinton said. HILLARY CLINTON ISSUES ENDORSEMENT IN US MIDTERM ELECTIONS "Right now, we have a broad range of Democrats running and Democrats are representing, I think, every kind of American in these elections," she continued. "And we know, I mean, it's just a fact. We know that if we don't vote for Democrats to defeat Republicans, then Trump will have two more unchecked years to do whatever he wants to our country." Fox News Digital reached out to McConaughey's representative for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Clinton, along with her husband, former President Bill Clinton, have recently taken steps to campaign for Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections. While the former president has been making public appearances on behalf of candidates, the former first lady has made rounds in the podcast sphere with Swisher. HILLARY CLINTON INCLUDES 2016 LOSS IN 'HARD TIMES' LIST FOR DEM VOTERS, INCLUDING 9/11, 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS However, some Democratic strategists have expressed doubts about this latest push. "Hillary and Bill are still relevant to some voters. However, they will mostly be useful in speaking to the Democratic base and those who are highly engaged in politics," Democratic strategist Mally Smith told Fox News Digital last week.  "It is a hard media environment to breakthrough and even current elected officials, let alone former office holders, will struggle to get people’s attention." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad967242b01e86071e1112a Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skip national anthem for third straight WNBA Finals game te 2026-10-22T01:30:12.293Z Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries skip national anthem for third straight WNBA Finals game ATLANTA – A change of cities did not bring a change in the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries’ national anthem routine. Both teams were off the court during the anthem before Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday night at State Farm Arena, marking their third straight absence despite a provision in the league’s own rulebook calling for players to stand and line up during the performance. Just like in Games 1 and 2, players jogged off the court just seconds before the start of the anthem and returned mere moments after it concluded. DREAM, VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM IN WNBA FINALS GAME 2 DESPITE RULEBOOK REQUIREMENT The WNBA, both teams and the NBA still have not answered OutKick’s questions about the absences. The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook says players, coaches and trainers are to "stand and line up in a dignified posture" along the sidelines or on the foul line during the national anthem. OutKick asked the WNBA whether any discipline was planned or under consideration following the anthem absences, whether either team had received an exemption and whether the league would instruct the teams to be on the court for Game 3. Both teams were asked to explain their absences and whether the league had communicated any instructions or expectations about the anthem. OutKick first contacted the WNBA, Dream and Valkyries after Saturday’s opener, followed up Sunday and contacted all three again Tuesday. The questions extended to the NBA league office before the series moved to Atlanta. OutKick contacted NBA Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass on Tuesday, asking whether the NBA has any role in overseeing or enforcing the WNBA’s anthem provision. NBA STAYS SILENT ON WNBA FINALS TEAMS SKIPPING NATIONAL ANTHEM IN GAMES 1 AND 2 The inquiry also asked whether NBA Commissioner Adam Silver or anyone at the NBA league office had discussed the absences with WNBA leadership, whether any guidance had been provided and whether the teams would be instructed to be present for Wednesday’s anthem. The NBA did not respond. OutKick also sought to ask about the anthem during the Finals press conferences. I raised my hand at all five of Saturday’s pregame and postgame sessions, all four coaches’ sessions Monday and both coaches’ pregame sessions Wednesday, but was not called on in any of the 11. VANCE CONDEMNS 'DISGRACEFUL' WNBA NATIONAL ANTHEM WALKOUTS, SAYS PLAYERS SHOULD SHOW MORE GRATITUDE The teams weren’t the only ones who didn’t stand for Wednesday’s anthem. Two people seated in an area designated for WNBA public relations staff remained in their seats during the performance. Afterward, I asked both why they hadn’t stood. Neither provided an explanation. OutKick could not immediately confirm their identities and is working to determine their names and roles. The venue changed, but the anthem absences continued. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Three games into the Finals, the WNBA’s own rulebook calls for a lineup, its teams remain off the floor and the league still has not explained the apparent violation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9671d2b01e86071e110e6 Rams Urged to Add Pro Bowl WR After Davante Adams Injury News te 2026-10-22T01:30:05.119Z Rams Urged to Add Pro Bowl WR After Davante Adams Injury News With Davante Adams out 6-10 weeks, the Los Angeles Rams are in need of another star WR. And there's one out there who could help. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad964cb2b01e86071e11099 Ryan Fitzpatrick stands by his criticism of Bo Nix but regrets one remark from epic postgame rant te 2026-10-22T01:20:11.665Z Ryan Fitzpatrick stands by his criticism of Bo Nix but regrets one remark from epic postgame rant During his playing days, Ryan Fitzpatrick was known as a gunslinger, unafraid to push the ball downfield and take shots. As an analyst, he appears to have that same mentality. Sometimes Fitzpatrick made throws he wished he could take back, throwing 169 interceptions during his NFL career. As an analyst, there are some takes he wishes he could take back, too. Fitzpatrick eviscerated Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix after the team's 17-14 win last Thursday over the Seattle Seahawks on Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football" but said he regretted one remark from his rant. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "The line about being disrespectful to the quarterback position, it boiled over, and that’s the one phrase I wish I could have taken back, because I think my criticism was fair," Fitzpatrick said during a recent episode of "Fitz and Whit." "I don’t think the effort and the competitiveness that he’s shown in the past, I don’t think he was showing that at the end of the game. That is somewhere I usually don’t go, but that’s what I felt." The 17-year NFL veteran stood by his scathing criticism, saying Nix was not playing competitive football and that something appears to be wrong with the Broncos quarterback. RYAN FITZPATRICK UNLOADS ON BO NIX AFTER HORRIFIC PERFORMANCE IN ONE OF THE MOST BRUTAL RANTS YOU'LL EVER HEAR "Something’s going on with him. I don’t know what it is," Fitzpatrick said. "You watched C.J. Stroud and Trevor Lawrence in that game at Wembley, going toe to toe, one after another. Even Aaron Rodgers and Jalon Daniels in the fourth quarter. You had Josh Allen and Kirk Cousins, and you had Jacoby Brissett, and you had Matthew Stafford just going at it. That’s the type of competitiveness that the quarterback position deserves." Despite the Broncos defeating the Seahawks and Sam Darnold throwing two interceptions, Fitzpatrick chose to focus on Nix in his postgame analysis. "I don’t want to talk about Sam Darnold’s two interceptions because, look, playing quarterback is hard, and there are a lot of things that you can’t control," Fitzpatrick said. "But there are things you can control, and when you decide to turn it down, maybe that’s what really bothered me." Former Broncos star Aqib Talib defended Nix and questioned Fitzpatrick's playing credentials to discredit his criticism. Fitzpatrick playfully responded to Talib in a video Sunday but did not fully address his criticism of Nix until appearing on his podcast. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad964c92b01e86071e1108a University of Arizona men’s and women’s basketball teams enter season from vastly different starting points te 2026-10-22T01:20:09.913Z University of Arizona men’s and women’s basketball teams enter season from vastly different starting points PHOENIX – The University of Arizona men’s and women’s basketball teams are coming off vastly different 2025-26 seasons. The men’s team went 36-3 overall, 16-2 in the Big 12 and made the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Wildcats women’s team posted a 12-18 overall record, and a 3-15 conference record that left them 15th out of 16 Big 12 teams. But a new season brings new expectations. Wildcats players and coaches from both teams spoke at the Big 12 Basketball Media Days on Wednesday at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, providing insight on what to expect in their 2026-27 campaigns. No skipping steps for men’s team The men’s team was on the verge of making it to the championship game before falling to Michigan in the Final Four. Arizona finished first in the Big 12 Conference regular season, then defeated Houston in the conference tournament championship. Arizona comes into the 2026-2027 season ranked No. 5 in the country and is projected to repeat as Big 12 champion. “The first thing with expectations is they’re a privilege,“ Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd said. “I don’t think you should look at it any other way.”  Arizona returns two core players in center Motiejus Krivas and forward Ivan Kharchenkov, both of whom played instrumental roles in the Wildcats’ run to the Final Four. Krivas was recently named Big 12 preseason player of the year by the conference’s coaches, while Kharchenkov was named to the preseason all-conference team.  In addition, Arizona brought in freshman shooting guard Caleb Holt, one of the nation’s top prospects. “There’s no skipping steps to having a successful season and building a team,” Lloyd said. “You just have to kind of get back to square one and be OK with that. The journey is going to be rough. There’s going to be some rough seas ahead. With these three dudes next to me I feel pretty good no matter what you’re navigating.” Arizona, which opens the season Nov. 2 against No. 22 UCLA at T-Mobile Arena as part of the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas, features a fairly new look this season, bringing in 10 newcomers. But even with the fresh set of faces, the Wildcats remain confident they can make a run for a national championship they last won in 1997 for the program’s only title. “I would say it’s not easy to rebuild almost a whole new team,” Krivas said. “It’s still an ongoing job. The trip to Lithuania really helped us to kind of see where we are as a team and where we need to get better.” Krivas was referring to the Wildcats’  trip to Lithuania over the summer where they competed in exhibition games against teams from Lithuania and Ukraine. They finished with a 2-1 record. Holt is expected to fill large holes from departing players, including Suns first-round draft pick Koa Peat, and increase the team’s chances for a run at the championship. He spent his high school days at Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Every two nights a week it’s probably going to be one of the biggest games of my life,” Holt said. “I’m looking forward to competing with the guys every night in the best conference in the country.” Narrowing the gap key for women’s team Arizona’s women’s basketball team struggled last season, winning just 12 games and going 2-8 in its final stretch while missing the tournament. Those numbers aren’t indicative of the Wildcats’ Big 12 performance, coach Becky Burke said. “I think it was just a super competitive league every single night,” said Burke, who is in her second season at the helm. “We felt like we had an opportunity to win every night. We also felt like it was going to be a tremendous battle every single night.” Arizona rebuilt its roster during the offseason, adding nine new players. “Obviously, we knew that we had a talent deficit. We addressed that in the offseason,” Burke said. “With recruiting our freshmen class, the returners that we brought back, but also the transfer portal class that we brought in, we really feel like we’ve narrowed that gap.” One of the biggest additions the Wildcats acquired came from USC in the transfer portal. Gerda Raulušaitytė, a power forward-center who was named Lithuanian Women’s Basketball Player of the Year in 2024 , has just one year of college experience, but has spent plenty of time playing basketball overseas. “I have a little bit of a different experience than most of my players on the team,” Raulušaitytė said. “But I’m also a senior, so I think that I bring this experience for the freshmen also, not just from the basketball side but off the court as well.” As the Wildcats prepare for their season opener Nov. 2 against Stanford, also at T-Mobile Arena as part of the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas, Burke feels like the team is making strides in its scrimmages,  showing vast improvement from last season.  “I feel like we’re right where we want to be, which is nowhere close to where we will be, ” Burke said. “We’ve had a couple scrimmages. We’re going into this week with two exhibition games. (We) scored more points in our scrimmages than we would have dreamed of this time last year. Offensively, that’s been a pleasant surprise.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad964c52b01e86071e1106d For former Arizona Chief Justice Scott Bales, courts are critical to election integrity te 2026-10-22T01:20:05.289Z For former Arizona Chief Justice Scott Bales, courts are critical to election integrity Former Arizona Supreme Court Justice Scott Bales. (Courtesy of Scott Bales) Judges are typically tight-lipped about their work outside of the courtroom.  Scott Bales lived that... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post For former Arizona Chief Justice Scott Bales, courts are critical to election integrity first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad962722b01e86071e10ff6 Stephen A Smith defends White House dinner with Trump te 2026-10-22T01:10:10.248Z Stephen A Smith defends White House dinner with Trump ESPN host Stephen A. Smith defended his trip to the White House to meet with President Donald Trump during an episode of "The View" on Wednesday, telling the co-hosts he wouldn't apologize for sitting down with the president. Co-host Sunny Hostin asked Smith, "He has this history of racial bias that is so clear. Did you think meeting with him, that you got anywhere?" "I don't know, we'll find out, but he’s the president of the United States, and I’ll be damned if I’m not going to try," he said. "And the reality is I’m just speaking from a constitutional perspective in that regard. And it points to a bigger issue. There are so many people that have this mentality, why even waste time talking to him? Whether you like him or not, he’s the president of the United States of America. He’s not going away until 2028. At least. He’s not going away." Smith met with Trump, comedian Bill Maher and Kid Rock at the White House on Oct. 15. THE NINE KEY RACES THAT WILL DECIDE WHO CONTROLS THE SENATE, AND WHERE THEY STAND Hostin raised the possibility that Trump could get impeached after the midterm elections, but Smith rejected the idea.  "I think you’re going to have a situation where the Republicans are going to maintain the Senate," Smith said. "They’ll probably lose the House. So you’ll get folks to impeach him, but then they’ll step in and save him, and it will be an ongoing continuous thing. And don’t get me started with that because I get disgusted with all that pomp and circumstance. I’m so sick and tired of us acting like that’s going to do something. He’s not going away until 2028." "You’re going to have to deal with him," he continued. "And when it comes to getting things done, I’m all about exhausting every means and every measure to try to do what’s in the best interest of our community. I’m not apologizing for that to anybody." The co-hosts told Smith they had invited Trump onto the show, but on Tuesday, co-host Ana Navarro said there was "no way in hell" that she would meet with the president. JOY BEHAR WANTS TRUMP BACK ON ‘THE VIEW’ DESPITE SAYING HE’S ‘NOT LONG FOR THIS WORLD’ "It’s easy for the cast of ‘The View’ to attack people for meeting with President Trump or crow about how they would never take a meeting with him," Nicholas Fondacaro, associate editor of the Media Research Center's NewsBusters, told Fox News Digital in a statement about the exchange. "One, they’ll never be asked. Two, they’re not counted on by anyone to be a champion of their cause."  "It’s clear that ‘The View’ truly believe him to be the bumbling racist caricature that they and the rest of the liberal media paint him to be to their viewers," he continued. "They were visibly shocked to learn that Trump seemed to hear him out and called him a few days later to hear his argument again before he met with others about the HBCUs issue." Navarro also pressed Smith on the meeting and questioned whether he pushed back on the president. The ESPN host said he pressed Trump several times regarding the war in Iran and added that Maher grilled the president during the meeting as well. "The only other thing I would add is I’m kind of disappointed that you’re asking whether or not I pushed back because that shows me that you’re not watching my SiriusXM show enough because I push back on Trump all the time," Smith said. BILL MAHER REVEALS HE'S HAVING DINNER WITH TRUMP AGAIN, SAYS HE WAS 'REALLY NICE' BY TEXT Kid Rock spoke on "Fox & Friends" about the meeting on Friday. "Last night, I'm having dinner at the White House with the president, Bill Maher and Stephen A. Smith. We all agreed socialism and communism has no place to have a foothold in our government," he said, before referring to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Asked how the dinner went, Kid Rock said the group had a great conversation. "It was epic," he said. "And the thing that was the greatest, there's so many points, I could do an hour on it, is that, you know, two Democrats, two Republicans sit down, break bread, have laughs, talk about, have tough conversations on a lot of the issues." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad960192b01e86071e10f55 Here’s the latest. te 2026-10-22T01:00:09.111Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad960152b01e86071e10f35 TJ Watt’s Wife Blasts NFL for Not Canceling Steelers-Saints Amid France Protests te 2026-10-22T01:00:05.610Z TJ Watt’s Wife Blasts NFL for Not Canceling Steelers-Saints Amid France Protests Dani Watt, the wife of Pittsburgh Steelers DE TJ Watt, is not happy with the NFL's decision about the Saints game in France. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad95dc42b01e86071e10ee5 Kurt Suzuki one-and-done with Angels after first 100-loss season as Moreno era nears end te 2026-10-22T00:50:12.448Z Kurt Suzuki one-and-done with Angels after first 100-loss season as Moreno era nears end The Los Angeles Angels’ new ownership era will bring another familiar change: a new manager in the dugout. Only the Colorado Rockies finished the 2026 regular season with more losses than the Angels. Los Angeles’ 100 defeats ultimately ended Kurt Suzuki’s one-season tenure, with the team declining its 2027 option on his contract. Baseball operations consultant John Mozeliak announced the decision in a statement Wednesday. "Kurt has earned tremendous respect in our clubhouse, and I’ve seen firsthand how much he cares about our players," Mozeliak said. "I do not believe our record this year was a true reflection of his true abilities as a manager." STAN KROENKE'S RECORD-SETTING LA ANGELS PURCHASE SHOULD MAKE LONGTERM MLB LOCKOUT LESS LIKELY Suzuki’s time with the Angels may not be over, as the team has offered him an opportunity to remain with the organization as a special assistant. Mozeliak said he made the decision in coordination with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which agreed Sept. 1 to purchase a controlling interest in the Angels from Arte Moreno. The sale is not expected to close until next year, but the group led by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke is already making significant changes to the beleaguered franchise. The Angels ended the season at 62-100 under Suzuki, which marked the first 100-loss season in franchise history. Suzuki ended his 16-year major league playing career as a catcher for the Halos in 2021-22. Suzuki had never been a manager at any level before he was hired exactly one year ago by general manager Perry Minasian. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Suzuki had previously worked as Minasian's special assistant for the previous three seasons. Minasian was fired by Moreno last June, and longtime St. Louis Cardinals general manager Mozeliak stepped in on a temporary basis to run the front office while leading the search for a permanent GM to replace him. However, that transition plan has been thrown into flux by Moreno’s decision to sell Mozeliak’s current contract ends in December, with the possibility of an MLB work stoppage looming. Angels pitching coach Mike Maddux and two staffers were let go in August after Mozeliak determined the team was not fully leveraging the technology and analytics available to its pitchers. Suzuki’s replacement will be the seventh manager to lead the Angels in nine seasons since it parted with Mike Scioscia after the 2018 season. The Angels have had 11 consecutive losing seasons and 12 straight non-playoff seasons, both the longest active skids in the major leagues. Two other MLB teams, the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros, are also searching for new managers. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad95dc32b01e86071e10edc El-Sayed erupts at GOP rival over Muslim Brotherhood accusations in fiery Senate debate te 2026-10-22T00:50:11.179Z El-Sayed erupts at GOP rival over Muslim Brotherhood accusations in fiery Senate debate During Wednesday night’s Michigan U.S. Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed passionately denied ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and admonished Republican Sen. Mike Rogers for attempting to link him to the organization. "[El-Sayed] was passionate about defunding the police," Rogers said, responding to a question about law enforcement funding. "As a matter of fact, he asked the Muslim Brotherhood, excuse me, head Morsi in Egypt, to defund the police there, too. I mean, it's unbelievable." Rogers was referencing a letter that The Washington Free Beacon reported El-Sayed signed in 2012 calling on the Egyptian president, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, to purge his nation’s police force. ABDUL EL-SAYED INVOKES JFK TO DISMISS 'CRAZY' QUESTIONS OVER FAMILY'S ALLEGED TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD "To bring into question my commitment to the Constitution is really beneath you," El-Sayed responded.  "I am proud of America. I'm proud to be an American. I'm proud of our Constitution that guarantees all of us the right to pray as we choose to pray. And the question — that you would ask that — I think is actually really quite shameful. As somebody who's actually served under that Constitution, it is shameful." TRUMP LINKS MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD: 'HE'S A CON MAN' El-Sayed also caught flak after social media posts from his half-sister alleging that their mother was involved in Muslim Brotherhood activism in the 1970s resurfaced. El-Sayed has denied personal or family ties to the organization and maintained that he was not raised by his biological mother. MIKE ROGERS PRESSES CNN'S DANA BASH ON WHY THE PRESS IS 'EAGER' TO DEFEND ABDUL EL-SAYED "He keeps raising this question about this association with the organization," El-Sayed said at the debate. "I've never been a part because my mom, who's a nurse in Missouri, it doesn't make any sense. And it's actually really quite beneath you, Mike. It's really quite beneath you." There is no evidence to suggest that El-Sayed has any affiliation with the Muslim Brotherhood. "I know you want to make this about you being a victim," Rogers said. "This is about an ideology. An ideology that's banned in five Muslim countries, an ideology that's banned in another six different countries. "An ideology that is very concerning to law enforcement in the United States because they use it for funding overseas operations." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad95dbc2b01e86071e10eb4 5 Things to Know About Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas te 2026-10-22T00:50:04.693Z 5 Things to Know About Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas The Republican incumbent is trying to hold on to his seat and keep his state from sending a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad95b692b01e86071e10e49 Mary Kartchner te 2026-10-22T00:40:09.673Z Mary Kartchner Mary Kartchner, 84, passed away on Oct. 8, 2026. She was born on Sept. 8, 1942.       Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Love Lake Chapel Building. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service.       Mary will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.       Funeral arrangements handled by Owens Livingston Mortuary–Heritage Chapel. The post Mary Kartchner first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad95b642b01e86071e10e25 Jerry Jones Hints Cowboys Could Make Aggressive Move at NFL Trade Deadline te 2026-10-22T00:40:04.215Z Jerry Jones Hints Cowboys Could Make Aggressive Move at NFL Trade Deadline Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed his plans with the NFL trade deadline right around the corner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad959142b01e86071e10dde Enes Freedom directed to private suite for WNBA Finals amid safety concerns, won't be allowed to sit courtside te 2026-10-22T00:30:12.080Z Enes Freedom directed to private suite for WNBA Finals amid safety concerns, won't be allowed to sit courtside Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been directed to watch Wednesday night’s WNBA Finals game from a private luxury suite with additional security after contacting authorities and basketball officials about concerns for his safety. Freedom was seen saying "I guess they'll have to drag me," in a video of a phone conversation with arena security, defying the directive. The arrangement for Game 3 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena follows Freedom’s public claims that he received death threats over his planned attendance. He previously told OutKick he was in contact with the FBI and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office about the threats. State Farm Arena provided a statement to OutKick outlining the security arrangements. Freedom contacted federal, state and local authorities, along with the WNBA, the Dream and arena officials. WNBA MOVES FINALS GAMES 3 AND 4 TO STATE FARM ARENA, GIVING ATLANTA DREAM THOUSANDS MORE SEATS "Enes Kanter Freedom has contacted federal, state and local authorities, the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena officials to express concerns about his personal safety during his planned attendance at Game 3 of the WNBA Finals tonight. The safety and security of our guests and team members is our highest priority," the statement read." "Following consultations with the WNBA, Dream ownership, State Farm Arena leadership and security officials, we have directed Mr. Freedom to watch tonight’s game from a private luxury suite. This arrangement is intended to address his security concerns and help provide a safe and positive experience for him and other guests. The suite will have additional security and will be his designated viewing location for the game. State police have also assigned an officer to Mr. Freedom at his request." Freedom posted a video on X of his conversation with a security representative about the arrangements. "I don't want a suite, I would like to to sit on the seat that I bought and purchased. I do not want a suite, I'm going to come and sit on the seats that I just bought, that's it," Freedom said when the representative informed him that he would have to sit in a suite. The representative responded, telling Freedom, "The only thing available to you tonight is the suite." Freedom subsequently responded, declaring, "Do you know everyone, every media that is going to hear about this right?" later adding, "I guess they'll have to drag me." ENES KANTER FREEDOM OPENS UP ON CONFRONTATION WITH NATASHA CLOUD THAT LED TO EJECTION, WNBA PURSUIT Freedom previously told OutKick he had received "thousands of death threats" after announcing his plans to attend, including messages warning that he would be "the next Charlie Kirk." The number of threats he described has not been independently verified. "My DMs are full of pictures and videos of the moment that Charlie Kirk got shot," Freedom said, adding that the messages warned he would suffer the same fate. He also posted a compilation Tuesday showing messages he presented as threats against him. Freedom said he had contacted the FBI and arranged his own security. A spokesperson for Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp separately told OutKick that the governor’s office had connected Freedom’s team with the appropriate law enforcement resources. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Despite the threats, Freedom said he intended to attend to support women’s basketball. Asked how he would respond if a player confronted him, he said he would avoid escalating the encounter and would remain off the court. Freedom’s planned appearance comes after his removal from an August game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever following a heated interaction with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. He was subsequently banned from the Chicago arena. The former NBA center has challenged the WNBA over eligibility for transgender athletes and announced an attempt to enter its draft. WNBA TELLS CONGRESS THAT ENES KANTER FREEDOM, ROYCE WHITE ARE ‘BOTH MEN’ IN ELIGIBILITY DISPUTE Wednesday’s game tipped off at 8 p.m. Eastern. Atlanta and the Hawks arranged for the Dream to host Games 3 and 4 at State Farm Arena, moving the championship games from the smaller Gateway Center Arena. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad959122b01e86071e10dd5 Kristaps Porzingis weighs NBA future as Warriors explore trade options amid recurring POTS symptoms te 2026-10-22T00:30:10.811Z Kristaps Porzingis weighs NBA future as Warriors explore trade options amid recurring POTS symptoms Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis is away from the team indefinitely and reportedly weighing whether he has a future in basketball. Porzingis is reportedly dealing with recurring symptoms tied to Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which can cause dizziness and fatigue. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Porzingis addressed speculation about his health in an Oct. 14 post on X. "I'm working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap," he wrote, adding that he was "getting better and better." He also said it had been "frustrating dealing with some health stuff that you can't exactly pinpoint," alongside injuries throughout his career, and jokingly swatted online rumors on his health, posting, "I don’t have HIV or AIDS." WARRIORS STAR KRISTAPS PORZINGIS ADDRESSES 'INTERNET DOCTORS' AMID HEALTH ABSENCE: 'I DON'T HAVE HIV OR AIDS' As Porzingis considers his future, Golden State is reportedly exploring trade options. The Warriors signed him to a two-year, $40 million extension over the summer. He is owed $20 million this season, but only $3 million of his $20 million salary for next season is guaranteed. The Warriors declined to comment on trade speculation or reports about Porzingis’ health. The team said conversations with Porzingis and his representatives would remain private and that it did not expect him to be around the team in the immediate future. The New York Knicks selected Porzingis fourth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft. He later played for the Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks before joining Golden State. His best season came with Boston in 2023-24, when he averaged 20.1 points and 7.2 rebounds and helped the Celtics win the NBA title. He is also a 2018 All-Star. Boston traded him to Atlanta in 2025 after he played 99 regular-season games over two seasons with the Celtics. The deal helped the team reduce payroll and avoid second-apron restrictions. Porzingis’ contract could appeal to a team looking to shed longer-term salary: It could acquire him in a trade, then waive him next summer before the rest of his salary becomes guaranteed, leaving it responsible for the $3 million guarantee. His basketball future remains uncertain as he focuses on his health and the Warriors consider their options. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad956bf2b01e86071e10d57 Musk and other tech tycoons spend big on Congress, including key Arizona races  te 2026-10-22T00:20:15.266Z Musk and other tech tycoons spend big on Congress, including key Arizona races  WASHINGTON – A handful of tech tycoons have poured nearly $100 million into congressional races nationwide this year, including several in Arizona. The money has flowed 8-1 to Republicans over Democrats, a Cronkite News analysis shows. In Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, political action committees backed by leading investors in artificial intelligence and data centers have spent heavily trying to elect Republican Jay Feely, a former NFL player who faces Democrat Amish Shah, an emergency room physician. Since June, these PACs have spent about $1.1 million to promote Feely’s bid for office – more than twice as much support as Shah has gotten from a group that backs tighter regulation of AI. Of that, $482,400 came from trillionaire Elon Musk’s America PAC, which has spent $60 million in House and Senate races in 17 states, according to Federal Election Commission filings. Another super PAC called American Mission spent $616,400 to help Feely in June, ahead of the July 21 primary.  That super PAC received $22.5 million – nearly all of its funding – from yet another super PAC called Leading the Future backed by OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and billionaire Silicon Valley investors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz.  Together, that trio of megadonors, plus Brockman’s wife, Anna, put $76 million into the PAC, leaving donors who want to tighten regulation on AI vastly overmatched. Guardrails Alliance, which supports such regulation, put $412,500 into digital ads attacking Feely in early October.  The group announced plans on Oct. 7 to defend Shah and two House candidates in Montana and California targeted by Leading the Future. Nationwide, Leading the Future spent $34.7 million in congressional races through the end of September via American Mission and another super PAC called Think Big. About two-thirds of that has been on behalf of Republicans. In a recent debate hosted by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission, an Arizona voter education group, Feely said Arizona should welcome data centers. He also voiced his enthusiasm for the industry in an Aug. 4 interview on the Sean Spicer Show. “We are in a race with China to win the AI generation,” he said on the conservative talk show. “We have to win it.” Shah, by contrast, has emphasized public concerns about the industry. “AI is coming at us quick, and we’re going to need data centers,” he said during the Citizens Clean Elections Commission debate Oct. 7. “I just don’t want them in CD-1.” Feely and Shah are vying to replace Rep. David Schweikert, R-Fountain Hills, who gave up the seat after eight terms to run for governor, losing the GOP primary to Rep. Andy Biggs of Gilbert. The district is viewed as a toss-up. Both parties have invested heavily as they fight for control of the House. “This is one of the most competitive races in the country,” said Guardrails Alliance political director Charlie Blaettler. “We think people should know who’s supporting Jay Feely and his connections to the AI industry.” Shah has outraised Feely $5 million to $3.4 million, so the outside spending is fairly significant compared to the candidates’ own campaign accounts.  Nationwide, Leading the Future, its affiliates and America PAC spent $94.7 million through Sept. 30 on behalf of House and Senate candidates, with all but $10.3 million benefiting Republicans, FEC records show. Super PACs can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money to influence federal elections through independent expenditures. They cannot contribute directly to a candidate. In the state’s other hotly contested congressional race, Musk’s America PAC has spent over $400,000 on behalf of two-term Rep. Juan Ciscomani, a Tucson Republican. Democrat JoAnna Mendoza has outraised the incumbent $10.8 million to $7.5 million, according to their latest campaign disclosures.  Only 15 House candidates nationwide have raised more than Mendoza in 2026, according to the FEC. One of them is two-term Rep. Eli Crane, R-Oro Valley, whose $11.5 million haul is more than twice as much as Democratic challenger Jonathan Nez has raised.  Crane ranks 14th on the list of top House fundraisers. Nez attacked Crane Oct. 16 for being “bankrolled by water-guzzling data center elites,” though only about $35,000 Crane collected has come from donors associated with that industry, according to the Nez campaign. Think Big – one of the conduits for Leading the Future expenditures – has spent almost $600,000 helping Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Phoenix, who is seeking a fifth term in a solidly Democratic district. He faces Republican Zuhdi Jasser. Guardrails Alliance calls money from AI interests “toxic,” citing polling it commissioned that found that 75% of voters in Iowa, Michigan and Ohio say they would be less likely to support a candidate backed by the AI industry.  “People do not want to support candidates who are backed by ‘Big AI’ money,” Blaettler said. Apart from its role as an issue in campaigns, and a source of funding, AI has become a factor as candidates and outside groups turn to AI to microtarget voters and to generate images, memes and even entire ads. “These tools can help campaigns reach voters more effectively, but they also raise concerns about privacy, accuracy, and the potential influence of AI-generated content on elections,” said Gabby Ehmann, state chair of the Arizona Teenage Republicans, a conservative advocacy organization.  She echoed Guardrails’ assertion that support from the AI industry turns off voters.  “They’re tired of all the advertisers – everything AI does. People are tired of it,” Ehmann said. Max Fose, board member of the Grand Canyon Institute, an Arizona think tank, and a longtime Arizona political strategist, agreed that concerns about data centers are motivating voters in the midterms. “AI-backed PACs may have significant financial resources, but voters still want answers about the long-term costs of expanding this industry in Arizona,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad956b82b01e86071e10d22 Steelers Could Get Star Safety Back From Injured Reserve Against Saints te 2026-10-22T00:20:08.360Z Steelers Could Get Star Safety Back From Injured Reserve Against Saints The Steelers received a good injury update on Wednesday before heading to Paris, France, for their Week 7 matchup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad956b62b01e86071e10d19 Ohio State Preparing for Worst-Case Scenario With Star QB Julian Sayin te 2026-10-22T00:20:06.140Z Ohio State Preparing for Worst-Case Scenario With Star QB Julian Sayin Ohio State head coach Ryan Day told reporters he's bracing for QB Julian Sayin to not play again this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad956b32b01e86071e10cf9 Tesla says it will start selling Cybercabs by end of year te 2026-10-22T00:20:03.684Z Tesla says it will start selling Cybercabs by end of year Tesla said it will start selling its Cybercab to customers by the end of the year even as federal regulators investigate whether the gold-hued, autonomous two-seater, which lacks a steering wheel and other traditional controls, meets vehicle safety standards. During the company’s third-quarter earni Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad954612b01e86071e10b2e Urban Meyer Hits Notre Dame With Ultimate Insult After BYU Loss te 2026-10-22T00:10:09.052Z Urban Meyer Hits Notre Dame With Ultimate Insult After BYU Loss Urban Meyer slammed Notre Dame, accusing the Fighting Irish of being overrated because they play an easy schedule. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9545d2b01e86071e10b25 Bears Will Honor Mike Ditka in Multiple Ways on Thursday Night te 2026-10-22T00:10:05.802Z Bears Will Honor Mike Ditka in Multiple Ways on Thursday Night Thursday night marks the first Bears home game since the legendary coach and player died at age 86 on Oct. 9. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad952162b01e86071e10adc Travelers to hot spot sternly warned by State Department as officials deny wider Gulf shutdown te 2026-10-22T00:00:22.228Z Travelers to hot spot sternly warned by State Department as officials deny wider Gulf shutdown Americans traveling in and through the Middle East have a new wrinkle to sort out. The U.S. State Department has pushed back against circulating reports that it directed non-essential government personnel and their dependents to leave the entire Gulf region — clarifying that the departure order applies only to Saudi Arabia. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott dismissed the broader regional claims, calling them "inaccurate," as the department released a formal statement confirming the targeted drawdown within the kingdom. "The U.S. Department of State issued an ordered departure for non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia," the department said.  AMERICANS WARNED AGAINST TRAVEL PLANS AS TERRORISM THREATENS POPULAR DESTINATION The clarification arrived amid an uptick in militant strikes aimed at key regional transit hubs.  In the statement shared with Fox News Digital, the spokesperson noted that "Iranian-supported Houthis have increasingly engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions." Officials warned the current security environment remains highly volatile — adding that the conflict "has the potential to escalate rapidly, including beyond that immediate area." The department emphasized that the safety and security of its staff and their households remain its highest priority.  US STATE DEPARTMENT WARNS AMERICANS OF GROWING SECURITY RISKS IN HISTORIC REGION The United States "will continue to take all necessary steps to protect and support them as they return to the U.S.," the spokesperson said. In late September, the State Department renewed its warning to Americans traveling in and through the Middle East amid escalating regional tensions. The warning came as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted. Residents reported hearing an explosion and later seeing a plume of smoke near King Khalid International Airport, according to The Associated Press (AP). No casualties or damage from the attack were reported at the time. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER In an X post in September, the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs warned that the security environment in the Middle East "remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation." The agency added, "Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions." Officials specifically cited hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis in its warning. "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports," the post said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly. Americans outside the Middle East should seriously reconsider travel to and through the region." The agency also advised those traveling to or from the region to monitor airport and airline operations, warning that U.S. diplomatic facilities have been targeted, including outside the Middle East. In June, U.S. officials similarly urged Americans across the Middle East to remain vigilant as tensions mounted across the region. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ At the time, officials warned that airspace closures, demonstrations and threats to locations associated with the United States could disrupt travel with little notice. The State Department also maintained its "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" advisory for Oman in an Aug. 30 update, warning of risks from armed conflict and terrorism, including the threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran. Andrea Margolis of Fox News Digital, as well as The Associated Press, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9520c2b01e86071e10ab5 5 Things to Know About Adam Hamilton, the Pastor Running for Senate in Kansas te 2026-10-22T00:00:12.702Z 5 Things to Know About Adam Hamilton, the Pastor Running for Senate in Kansas The candidate, a political newcomer, is hoping to be the first Democrat to represent the state in the Senate in nearly a century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9520a2b01e86071e10aac 5 Things to Know About Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas te 2026-10-22T00:00:10.464Z 5 Things to Know About Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas The Republican incumbent is trying to hold on to his seat and keep his state from sending a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad952082b01e86071e10a91 What a Glee Reboot Could Learn From Scrubs' Revival Success te 2026-10-22T00:00:08.253Z What a Glee Reboot Could Learn From Scrubs' Revival Success As Glee prepares for a comeback, Scrubs shows how old favorites can win over a new generation of fans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad952052b01e86071e10a88 Mike Macdonald Gets Honest About Seahawks Letting Kenneth Walker Leave te 2026-10-22T00:00:05.845Z Mike Macdonald Gets Honest About Seahawks Letting Kenneth Walker Leave Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald was asked about the team's decision to let Kenneth Walker leave in free agency. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94fbd2b01e86071e10a36 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explains viral sideline exchange with Brock Purdy, who yelled at him during game te 2026-10-21T23:50:21.111Z 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explains viral sideline exchange with Brock Purdy, who yelled at him during game The San Francisco 49ers are red-hot to start the 2026 season, owning a perfect 6-0 record after a "Monday Night Football" victory over the Washington Commanders. But tensions can run high even when things are going well. Just ask head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brock Purdy after the latter screamed toward his leader on the sideline in a now-viral exchange in Week 6. Purdy was heard shouting, "Hey, Kyle!" with clear frustration, and the clip quickly found its way around social media. It appeared that Purdy wasn’t happy that Shanahan didn’t have the play-call in his ear in time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Ahead of the 49ers’ matchup with the Atlanta Falcons this week, Shanahan told a different story on the exchange. "Yeah, it’s actually not to call a play faster," Shanahan replied when asked about it by a reporter. "It’s, ‘I need it again,’ and it gets cutoff at 15 [seconds]." 'WHAT THE F--K, CALL IT!': AARON RODGERS AND MIKE MCCARTHY CURSE AT EACH OTHER DURING HOT MIC MOMENT Communications within a quarterback’s helmet can sometimes cause issues with getting play calls in on the sideline in time. That seemed to be the case here. "Sometimes no one can hear it," Shanahan added. "… I always call a play and I just walk, and think. I don’t always watch the huddle. A lot of times. Mac [Jones] or someone will say, ‘We didn’t get it, it was chopped’ or somebody yells, ‘Brock’s yelling at you,’ which I can’t always hear. But I did hear him a couple times in this game, and I look up and try to do it again as long as it’s not past 15 seconds." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Shanahan is known as one of the best offensive play-callers in the sport, but it’s not always smooth sailing on game day. The clock is always playing a major factor, but the chemistry between play-caller and quarterback is what matters most. So, there’s no disconnect on that front, as Shanahan has seen Purdy be one of the top signal callers in the game thus far through this undefeated start. For quarterbacks who have played through all six weeks, Purdy owns the league’s best quarterback rating (118.1) while throwing for 1,460 yards with a 69.6% completion rate, 14 touchdowns and only two interceptions. Shanahan, Purdy and the rest of the 49ers will aim to remain unbeaten in Week 7 down in Atlanta. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d682b01e86071e109d3 Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins has progressive cognitive condition, family announces te 2026-10-21T23:40:24.983Z Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins has progressive cognitive condition, family announces Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins has a progressive cognitive condition, his family announced in a statement Wednesday. Huggins, 73, is the winningest coach in Cincinnati Bearcats history and is set to be inducted into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday. The Huggins family said it chose to keep the matter private over the past several months but decided to speak out before Friday's induction. "Bob is living with a progressive cognitive condition that has begun to affect his memory, and aspects of his daily life," the statement read. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "While the family has chosen to keep this matter private over the past several months, they believe this is an appropriate time to share the news with the many people who have supported Bob throughout his remarkable career, particularly as he prepares to be honored with induction into the University of Cincinnati’s James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame." The statement said Huggins will be surrounded by his family as they navigate this next chapter and that the family will not provide further comment on his health. "Although Bob and his family recognize the challenges that lie ahead, they remain focused on the relationships, experiences, and moments that bring him joy. He continues to be surrounded by the unwavering love and support of his wife, June; his daughters, Jenna and Jacqueline; and his entire family," the statement read. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The Huggins family extends its sincere appreciation to the former players, colleagues, fans, and friends who have shown Bob such extraordinary love and support over the years. The family respectfully asks for privacy, compassion, and understanding as they navigate this next chapter together." The University of Cincinnati said it is excited for Friday’s induction and extended its "heartfelt support" to Huggins and his family. "Coach Huggins is undoubtedly one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history. He restored Cincinnati basketball to national prominence, ignited a passion for the Bearcats throughout our city and left an indelible mark on generations of student-athletes," the university said in a statement. Over his 41-season coaching career, Huggins spent four seasons at Walsh, then an NAIA school; five at Akron; 16 at Cincinnati; one at Kansas State; and 16 at West Virginia. He coached in 26 NCAA tournaments and reached two Final Fours. He won 935 games in his career. Huggins was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d672b01e86071e109ca JD Vance visits Cincinnati Bengals practice and quarterback Joe Burrow is convinced it was mostly about him te 2026-10-21T23:40:23.956Z JD Vance visits Cincinnati Bengals practice and quarterback Joe Burrow is convinced it was mostly about him Vice President JD Vance is a longtime Cincinnati Bengals fan to the extreme that he watched his team lose an AFC wild card game to the Pittsburgh Steelers – while he was serving in Iraq in January of 2006. Well, on Wednesday, the Veep got a closer look of his favorite team when he visited at their training facility and watched parts of practice. Vance toured the team's locker room, shook hands with several players, coach Zac Taylor and others, and came away with a football. It is unclear if Vance brought the ball to be autographed or the club gave it to him as a memento. ZAC TAYLOR FACES MAKE-OR-BREAK SEASON AS BENGALS REBUILD DEFENSE AROUND JOE BURROW'S SUPER BOWL WINDOW The Trump administration is making a lot of campaign stops before the November 3 midterm elections and it seems athletes from all sports have been engaged and more than happy to tag along with the President and others. And Super Bowl winning coach Jon Gruden attended a Trump rally in Ohio. JON GRUDEN FIRES UP TRUMP RALLY CROWD IN OHIO AS IF DELIVERING A LOCKER ROOM SPEECH THEN DELIVERS ENDORSEMENT Wednesday, meanwhile, wasn't the Bengals following Vance around. It was a Bengals fan following the team he's loved since he was a boy. The strange thing about this visit, though, was that Vance didn't interact with quarterback Joe Burrow, who is undoubtedly the biggest star on the team. The two didn't talk at all. "We did not," Burrow told reporters. "We did not. He came with everybody and left with swiftness and efficiency before the end of practice, so I didn't get to." Burrow turned a question about what happened while Vance was at practice into a statement about himself. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Yeah, a lot of people, a lot of people around, you know, that's what I love about what I do is, it brings a lot of people together, and people want to take time out of their day to come and watch what we do, watch what I do, and watch all the work that I've put in to come and watch greatness, and that's everybody in the locker room," Burrow said. "That's why we do what we do, and whether it's on the TV, whether it's in person, whether it's on the practice field, and that's what we do." Yes, we now understand who Burrow believes the stars are when the vice president of the country visits. Vance arrived in a motorcade befitting a world leader – six black SUVs, some police vehicles, and some motorcycle cops. His SUV (mini-tank?) rolled past a back gate at the Kettering Health practice fields adjacent to Paycor Stadium. Vance is a Middletown, Ohio native. He has a home in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighborhood so he was obviously feeling quite at home when he arrived in town to deliver a speech at the FBI's Cincinnati Field Office and then hold a campaign rally at the Sharonville Convention Center. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d662b01e86071e109c1 California mayor insists cash handout program will solve affordability challenges, but critics question cost te 2026-10-21T23:40:22.871Z California mayor insists cash handout program will solve affordability challenges, but critics question cost A California mayor insisted that handing out monthly cash payments is an effective tool to combat the state's soaring cost of living, even as local leaders face steep hurdles in securing permanent taxpayer funding to keep guaranteed income programs alive. "I believe that guaranteed income programs like our Rise Up Alameda (RUA) pilot program are a valuable and effective tool to address the affordability crisis, based on the documented experiences of program participants," Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft told Fox News Digital. "The average age of the 150 program participants was 49 years, with 26% being 62 years or older, and most participants were either employed or retired." Ashcraft’s comments follow the completion of "Rise Up Alameda," the city's first-ever guaranteed income pilot project. City staff presented the program's final 24-month evaluation report to the Alameda City Council on Oct. 6. ALBUQUERQUE USES WEED TAX TO FUND 'NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED' GUARANTEED INCOME, SPARKING POLICY DEBATE According to city documents, the pilot aimed to "reduce economic instability for program participants, help to change local narratives and perceptions surrounding poverty and the provision of public benefits, and help to support and inform the national discussion regarding public benefits and anti-poverty policies." The Alameda City Council previously allocated $4.6 million in federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to finance the initiative, which provided 150 low-income households with $1,000 per month in no-strings-attached cash over two years. However, city notices confirm that because ARPA was a one-time federal allocation, the pilot has officially concluded, and the city currently has no plans or budget allocated for a permanent continuation. "As Mayor, I believe our responsibility is to advance practical, compassionate, and evidence-informed policies that help residents meet their basic needs, preserve their dignity, and build a more stable future for themselves and their families," Ashcraft told Fox News Digital when asked whether she planned to implement a permanent program. BALTIMORE MAYOR BACKS BALLOT MEASURE CREATING TAXPAYER-FUNDED 'BABY FUND' FOR NEWBORN FAMILIES Ashcraft highlighted several personal accounts of local residents who received monthly payments through the pilot. Among them was Andrea, a certified nursing assistant who used the funds to stay afloat following the death of her mother. The financial boost helped cover medical bills, rent, gas, and Bay Area bridge tolls while allowing her to care for her father and ailing brother. Another participant, Dolores, a retiree in her 70s living in affordable senior housing after a 41-year career at AT&T, used the extra $1,000 a month to pay off credit card debt and build an emergency savings account. Other recipients included Haroon, a rideshare and transit driver; Julia, a woman with a disability who was able to buy new mattresses, groceries, and a set of car tires after an eviction forced her to move in with her sister; and Tyronne, a Navy veteran and former truck driver at the decommissioned Alameda Naval Air Station who relied on the extra money to cover medical bills and stabilize his housing. While Ashcraft praised these personal outcomes, she acknowledged that direct cash payments are not a full remedy for California's economic pressures. "These stories demonstrate the value of direct, unrestricted cash in helping residents navigate financial hardship, maintain stability, and improve their overall well-being," Ashcraft said. "While guaranteed income is not a stand-alone solution to the affordability crisis, programs like Rise Up Alameda can provide meaningful support as we pursue longer-term solutions to the high cost of housing, health care, transportation, and other basic needs." GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM TARGETS LOW-INCOME HOMES LED BY BLACK MOMS AS CASH HANDOUTS SURGE NATIONWIDE Alameda's program underscores a funding challenge facing local governments across the nation: how to sustain guaranteed income pilot programs now that temporary federal pandemic relief funding is ending. Many local guaranteed income pilots were underwritten by temporary pandemic-era ARPA allocations. With federal deadlines requiring municipalities to spend remaining relief funds, mayors and advocacy groups are searching for ways to convert short-term experiments into permanent, taxpayer-funded government programs. A major organization advocating for guaranteed income is the Economic Security Project (ESP). Founded in 2016 by a network of entrepreneurs, activists and researchers, ESP has helped support more than 100 guaranteed income pilots nationwide. California leads the country with more than 60 pilot launches. ESP has urged governments to consider taxpayer-funded measures to establish permanent minimum-income guarantees. When asked by Fox News Digital whether local pilots are transitioning into permanent public policies, ESP indicated that multiple municipalities are actively working on legislative proposals. "We can say, however, that there’s an active and growing movement for cash in hundreds of communities across the country," Shafeka Hashash, director of cash initiatives at the Economic Security Project, told Fox News Digital. "We regularly take calls from some of the 1,500 members of the Guaranteed Income Community of Practice — researchers, nonprofits, local government officials, and community leaders all interested in bringing cash to their neighborhoods," Hashash added. "We just can’t announce any pilots or policies before the localities do." MICHIGAN LAWMAKER MOVES TO SHUT DOWN 'GUARDRAIL-FREE' CASH HANDOUT PROGRAM FOR NEW MOTHERS One pilot program has become permanent in Cook County, Illinois. To sustain the initiative without federal aid, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for guaranteed income in the county budget, signaling a shift toward long-term local funding. Meanwhile, Republican state officials and conservative policy groups have sought to block guaranteed income programs. Critics argue unconditional handouts discourage work, increase dependence on government assistance and misuse taxpayer funds. "The affordability crisis is hitting Americans across backgrounds, geographies and party lines, and it's imperative that state and federal leaders adopt a solutions-focused approach," Mayors for Guaranteed Income founder Michael Tubbs told Fox News Digital. "Banning policies that have proven effective at the local level is not only undemocratic, it is incredibly counterproductive to solving the key problem facing American families," he added. "We should be unlocking innovation at the local level, to boost economic security, stabilize households, and restore faith in the American Dream." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d5e2b01e86071e10999 A megachurch pastor is running for Senate. Will Democrats vote for him? te 2026-10-21T23:40:14.401Z A megachurch pastor is running for Senate. Will Democrats vote for him? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d5c2b01e86071e10980 Bears React to NFL Announcement for QB Caleb Williams Following His Return te 2026-10-21T23:40:12.441Z Bears React to NFL Announcement for QB Caleb Williams Following His Return Caleb Williams returned to action for the Chicago Bears in Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d5b2b01e86071e10977 Colts Key Playmaker Remains Sidelined With Injury te 2026-10-21T23:40:11.031Z Colts Key Playmaker Remains Sidelined With Injury The Indianapolis Colts could be without one of their top playmakers for another week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d592b01e86071e1096e Tennessee Responds to Dolly Parton Sister's Election 'Rigging' Post te 2026-10-21T23:40:09.215Z Tennessee Responds to Dolly Parton Sister's Election 'Rigging' Post Stella Parton, the sister of country music icon Dolly Parton, said she had trouble casting her ballot in Tennessee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d572b01e86071e10965 De'Aaron Fox Attacks Chet Holmgren Over NBA Opening Night with WWF Move  te 2026-10-21T23:40:07.662Z De'Aaron Fox Attacks Chet Holmgren Over NBA Opening Night with WWF Move  Either Simone Biles would be proud of Holmgren, or the Hulk would be proud of Fox. Who knows, just pick a side. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d552b01e86071e1095c Former NFL Star Makes Bleak Kyle Shanahan Prediction Amid 49ers' 6-0 Start te 2026-10-21T23:40:05.965Z Former NFL Star Makes Bleak Kyle Shanahan Prediction Amid 49ers' 6-0 Start A former All-Pro who played for Kyle Shanahan doesn't see the San Francisco 49ers head coach accomplishing a major feat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad94d542b01e86071e10953 Texans Respond to NFL Accomplishment for Quarterback CJ Stroud te 2026-10-21T23:40:04.347Z Texans Respond to NFL Accomplishment for Quarterback CJ Stroud The Houston Texans reacted to a significant NFL accomplishment for quarterback CJ Stroud following his Week 6 performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad948ad2b01e86071e1081f Man's puzzling disappearance in national park triggers frantic 24-hour search involving K9 te 2026-10-21T23:20:13.431Z Man's puzzling disappearance in national park triggers frantic 24-hour search involving K9 A 70-year-old man disappeared for more than 24 hours, prompting an extensive search that stretched into the evening. The Oʻahu man was last seen in the Big Island's Volcano area before he was reported missing around 12:16 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19, according to the Hawaii Police Department. The man was identified as David Arai, whose son told Hawaii-based news station KHON2 his father was familiar with the area's hiking trails and that he frequently hiked alone. MISSING 72-YEAR-OLD HIKER FOUND ALIVE DAYS AFTER FRIGHTENING 100-FOOT FALL LEFT HER BADLY INJURED Police believed the man was at risk due to his age and other information gathered during the investigation. Officers later located Arai's empty rental car inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, according to the department. Hawai'i Island police and National Park personnel searched the area on the ground, while a Hawai'i Fire Department helicopter assisted from above. Fox News Digital reached out to the Hawai'i Police Department and David Arai for comment. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER K9 Trina, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever specially trained to track people by scent, joined the search with her handler, Officer Christopher Ross, police said. At about 7:30 p.m., Trina located the man on a trail roughly two miles from where his rental car had been found, according to the department. Ross told KHON2 that Arai was lying on his back in bushes just off the trail when they found him. Trina approached the man and licked his hand, according to the officer. "The man was safely carried back to the trailhead and was subsequently transported to Hilo Benioff Medical Center for medical treatment due to dehydration and exposure," the department said in the press release. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The discovery marked the second time in two months that Trina located a missing person, according to police. Originally from Sweden, Trina is trained to help locate missing children and endangered adults throughout Hawaii. Just last month, she helped authorities locate an endangered teenager in Waikoloa, police said. Fox News Digital previously reported on another search for an older hiker who disappeared during a trip in Northern California. Mary Beth Granbery, 72, was reported missing after leaving for a multi-day camping trip on Sept. 28 and failing to return as expected. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Family members later found her camper van at the Cabin Creek Trailhead, prompting authorities in Siskiyou and Shasta counties to launch a coordinated search. Ground crews found Granbery alive near Cabin Creek on Oct. 4 after she fell down a steep embankment and suffered serious injuries and exposure to the elements. A California Highway Patrol helicopter helped lift Granbery from the rugged terrain before she was taken to a hospital, where authorities said she was in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The national park is also home to Kilauea — which recently erupted for the 55th time since late 2024 after a rare two-month pause, according to Fox Weather. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad948ab2b01e86071e1080a Democrats warn federal voucher credit would spread Arizona’s problems nationwide te 2026-10-21T23:20:11.353Z Democrats warn federal voucher credit would spread Arizona’s problems nationwide (Photo via Getty Images) Arizona’s congressional Democrats are calling to repeal a federal plan that would spend billions on a school voucher tax credit, saying the Grand Canyon State’s universal voucher program is proof that public schools across the country will suffer.  The “One Big Beautiful Bill” that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans championed last year included a tax credit, beginning in 2027, that would reimburse individual filers up to $1,700 and up to $3,400 for married couples who donate to organizations that award students educational scholarships. The tax credit is projected to cost $26 billion by 2030.  The plan has been widely criticized as a strategy to promote the creation of state-run private school voucher programs and encourage students to leave public schools.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Arizona was among the first states to set up a voucher program that pulled money from public schools to pay for a student’s education elsewhere. Initially designed as a way to help students with special educational needs, Republicans have since expanded it for all students to use, even those who have never attended a public school.  It now costs the state about $1 billion annually, and it continues to grow. Opponents argue the program siphons money away from already underfunded public schools to pay for the private school tuitions of wealthy families.   Public education advocates fear the new federal tax credit will only worsen the blow for schools crippled by state voucher systems. While the tax credit theoretically allows for donations to be made to organizations that give scholarships to students who choose to attend public schools, the “Education Freedom tax credit” has been largely billed as a win for school choice, a movement aimed at supporting private schools. Students who move away from a public school education reduce the per-pupil funding that public schools receive.  In a bid to stop the federal tax credit from ever being implemented, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly and U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva proposed legislation earlier this year to repeal it. In a written statement advocating for the legislation, Kelly pointed to Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account system as an example of why a national voucher plan is the wrong move.  “Arizona is a clear example of the consequences of diverting taxpayer dollars to private school vouchers: fraud, benefits going to families who can already afford private school, and public schools losing funds they desperately need,” he said. “Now, the Trump administration wants to take that same approach nationwide. We should be investing in public schools that serve all kids, not expanding a voucher program that risks more waste and abuse.”   Grijalva told the Arizona Mirror that public education has made a positive impact in her family, and she strongly opposes policies that defund it. Her grandfather moved to the U.S. as a laborer under the U.S.-Mexico Bracero initiative, with a primary school education. And her father, Raúl Grijalva, later became a congressman, which she attributes to his access to public school.  “For in one generation to go from working the land to writing laws in the halls of Congress — that doesn’t happen without public education,” she said.  Grijalva added that there’s no flexibility for her on the issue, and claims from some Democrats that the tax credit could benefit public schools aren’t enough to sway her, she said. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the state up to participate in the plan last week, saying she wouldn’t “leave money on the table” that could potentially go towards public schools. And Grijalva said no amount of amendments ensuring school voucher programs have strict oversight would change her mind. “My money needs to go to public schools and there’s no wiggle room for me on any of it, because what we are doing is we are lessening opportunities for people,” she said. “We are creating a society of haves and have nots — and if you have the money, you can get a quality education and if you don’t, you’re going to be relegated to whatever’s left in our public schools.” The U.S. Department of Treasury released preliminary rules for the tax credit program on Oct. 2 that appear to block any effort by state leaders to regulate vouchers. States would be barred from earmarking the vouchers for public schools or creating accountability standards for participating schools must follow. And the rules don’t require schools that receive the money from the vouchers to meet state academic standards. States are required to opt in to the program, and Arizona has not done so. Republican lawmakers sought to force the state to opt in earlier this year, but Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed that legislation. Hobbs is seeking reelection in November and her opponent, Republican Andy Biggs, is a vocal school choice proponent. Biggs voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a member of Congress. The push to eliminate the tax credit has so far been a nonstarter in Congress. Neither version of the repeal bill has been granted a hearing in either congressional chamber, both of which are controlled by Republicans. Grijalva said she doesn’t expect it to advance under the current political makeup, but is hopeful that the November midterms might change that.  “We have a lot of opportunity in the next Congress,” she said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad948a62b01e86071e107f0 Kansas has become an unexpected Senate battleground. te 2026-10-21T23:20:06.570Z Kansas has become an unexpected Senate battleground. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad948a42b01e86071e107d2 NBA Insider's Latest Report Contradicts Ja Morant, Trail Blazers Rumors te 2026-10-21T23:20:04.898Z NBA Insider's Latest Report Contradicts Ja Morant, Trail Blazers Rumors NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday that Ja Morant would in fact be in the Portland Trail Blazers' starting lineup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad948a32b01e86071e107c9 Republicans Dealt Triple Senate Polling Blow by Leading Election Forecaster te 2026-10-21T23:20:03.295Z Republicans Dealt Triple Senate Polling Blow by Leading Election Forecaster Midterm elections are widely seen as a test of the party in power, with the president’s party historically losing seats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad946562b01e86071e107a2 Maricopa riders to give tot a first ride in his father’s memory te 2026-10-21T23:10:14.346Z Maricopa riders to give tot a first ride in his father’s memory He has a tiny cruiser, a road name and a whole crew of riders behind him. Now, Legacy is getting his first motorcycle ride for his second birthday. The Maricopa toddler’s father, Dustin Tappé, died in a motorcycle crash Dec. 2, 2024, when Legacy was just a month old. This Saturday, the riders who have helped carry his family through the loss will gather to give him a milestone his dad should have been there to see: his first ride. Legacy’s nickname came from his father himself. “His dad, before he passed away, was sitting in the rocking chair with him, and he looked down on him and said, ‘You’re going to be my little legacy,’” said Legacy’s mother, Melody Tappé. Since losing her husband, Melody said she has found an unexpected family in the motorcycle community. “They just came out of nowhere. I never knew any of them, and now they’ve become family,” she said. A flyer advertising a birthday ride for Legacy Tappe. [Submitted]The ride is open to the Maricopa community, including people who don’t own motorcycles but want to show their support. Riders will stage at 11 a.m. Saturday at Maricopa Meadows Main Park, 45511 W. Honeycutt Ave., with departure planned for about 11:30 a.m. The group will make a short ride through the neighborhood before lining Barbara Lane so Legacy can take his first spin surrounded by motorcycles. Tappé also founded the In an Instant Tappe Foundation to support families coping with the loss of a loved one. The foundation plans to host the Dustin Michael Tappé Annual Memorial & Benefit Ride on Dec. 5, continuing its work to bring the motorcycle community together and help families navigate grief. “It is a huge family that you don’t know you have, and you never knew you needed,” Melody said of the motorcycle community. The post Maricopa riders to give tot a first ride in his father’s memory appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad946532b01e86071e10781 Retired NYPD detective charged with murder in George Washington Bridge shooting of Con Ed worker: officials te 2026-10-21T23:10:11.340Z Retired NYPD detective charged with murder in George Washington Bridge shooting of Con Ed worker: officials A retired police officer was arrested after police say he shot and killed a New York City utility worker on the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday, according to authorities. The NYPD said Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, faces a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed Con Edison worker Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage. It appeared to be a road rage attack involving the two Rockland County residents, the New York Post reported. Romero previously worked as an NYPD detective, a source confirmed to Fox News Digital. He left the force 25 years ago, according to the Post. The shooting occurred at 7:18 p.m. Tuesday. Irvine was driving on the bridge Tuesday evening when he was shot in his shoulder, crashed into a median on the bridge, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, Fox News Digital has confirmed. "Police responded to a 911 call of a male shot on the outbound, upper level roadway of the George Washington Bridge," the NYPD said. PREGNANT WOMAN DRIVING HOME FROM PRENATAL VISIT SHOT DURING ALLEGED ROAD RAGE ATTACK: POLICE When investigators arrived, the victim was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in the driver's seat of a motor vehicle with a gunshot wound to the rear of the right shoulder. The victim was taken to Englewood Hospital, where he died, police said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Romero was driving in a black Range Rover at the time, according to New York Daily News. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS SEND US A TIP According to his social media, Irvine had just celebrated working for Con Edison for 20 years and posted about the accomplishment in September. "We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of a member of the Con Edison family in this senseless act of violence," Con Edison said in a statement, FOX 5 New York reported. "Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who knew and loved him." GOT A TIP? LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST An online fundraiser for Irvine's family said in part, "Koran was a man full of life, love, and dedication to the people who meant the most to him. His family was his world, and he worked hard every day to provide for and support his wife, Patricia, and their children, Lea and Hiro. He loved deeply, valued his relationships, and always strived to give his family the best life possible." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD and Con Edison for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad946512b01e86071e10772 Arizona group claims Starbucks’ cups aren’t reaching recycling facilities, but retailer cites investigation flaws te 2026-10-21T23:10:09.299Z Arizona group claims Starbucks’ cups aren’t reaching recycling facilities, but retailer cites investigation flaws PHOENIX – Plastic Free Phoenix, a group advocating against single-use plastics, held a demonstration last month in response to a report by its national counterpart that Starbucks’ plastic cups, which the coffee company stated were “widely recyclable,” are not actually reaching recycling facilities. Beyond Plastics, the national organization which led the movement, said in a release that it is calling for Starbucks to swap plastic cups for fiber ones and asked the company to stop portraying its cups as “widely recyclable.”      The local rally was part of a larger demonstration at 22 Starbucks stores in 11 states meant to inform customers that the coffee chain’s single-use plastic cups aren’t being recycled, according to the investigation by Beyond Plastics.  The investigation found that of 69 trackers put in Starbucks cups, 47 successfully tracked from a store to a final destination such a landfill, incinerator or waste-transfer station. Of those, none made it to a recycling facility.  A spokesperson for Starbucks questioned the Beyond Plastics report’s methodology, saying that studies involving electronic trackers are not reflective of how a normal recycling system operates because those devices are typically rejected at a recycling facility. “Recycling outcomes depend on the broader system – including local infrastructure, contamination levels and consumer participation – factors that extend beyond any single company,” the spokesperson said in a statement provided to Cronkite News.  Julie Morrison, the founder of Plastic Free Phoenix who led the demonstration at the Starbucks location at McClintock Drive and Guadalupe Road in Tempe, said she’s impressed with the company’s sustainability programs, but wants to see more reusable products and a move toward using fiber cups rather than plastic ones.  “I love that Starbucks has the sustainability practice of a Better Cup for All, because that means the cup doesn’t even get made,” she said. “I would rather have zero plastic cups being made at the front end.” A Better Cup for All is Starbucks’ initiative to identify ways to reduce its environmental impact.   J.B. Shaw, the recycling director at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, said there are many reasons why a plastic cup may or may not be recycled.  He said it depends if the cup is empty and dry, because liquids can affect other materials in a bin. People also keep their straws in their cups, which he said aren’t typically recyclable. “You want to make sure you follow your local city’s recycling program guidance and what they would like to see,” he said. “You need to keep it clean and dry.” The department provides a “recycling locator” which shows what type of waste is acceptable for different municipalities. Shaw also said a tracker – such as the “small, electronic, Bluetooth-enabled trackers” used in the Beyond Plastics’ investigation – could be a hazardous method of analyzing plastic recycling. Lithium-ion batteries, which are present in many commercial trackers like AirTags, could spark fires through the recycling process and hurt workers, Shaw said. Because of this, any cups with trackers would likely not be accepted as recyclable, he said. In a 2024 report, the National Waste & Recycling Association estimated that more than 5,000 fires occur at recycling facilities each year, which are increasingly linked to disposed lithium-ion batteries. “We don’t want lithium batteries in the recycling or trash because if they get crushed, they could start a fire,” Shaw said. “Our recyclers have seen tons of recycling fires, both in trucks, at the landfills, in the recycling centers.” Beyond Plastics did not respond to a request for comment regarding if lithium-ion batteries were used in its investigation or if trackers hindered results. Stacey Travers, a Democratic state representative for District 12 and minority whip of the Arizona House of Representatives, attended the September demonstration. In partnership with the nonprofit Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology, she introduced legislation last session calling for recycling of electronic waste. The bill did not pass.   “We just need big business and multinational corporations to actually support what we’re trying to do at a very grassroots level, which is something as simple as just having a recycling bin in your home and making sure that proper waste is put in there,” she said. Travers said she plans to work on legislation for the upcoming session in January to require producers to participate in a statewide recycling fund that would require businesses to use more recyclable or compostable products, so it’s not on the taxpayer to make the shift away from plastics. “With the invention of plastic, we’ve seen higher, worse health outcomes, and it’s time to actually have the people raise their voice and have multinational corporations be more thoughtful and be more responsible with their products,” she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad943fc2b01e86071e106f2 Sam Franklin Jr becomes second Bills player suspended over alleged spitting, appeals NFL ban te 2026-10-21T23:00:12.515Z Sam Franklin Jr becomes second Bills player suspended over alleged spitting, appeals NFL ban Buffalo Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. maintains he did not spit on a Raiders player during last week’s game in Las Vegas. He is appealing the NFL’s one-game, unpaid suspension, sources told ESPN and The Associated Press on Wednesday. The appeals process is not public. However, under the collective bargaining agreement, appeals are heard by one of four people: former players Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson and James Thrash, or former coach Ron Rivera. The NFL and NFLPA jointly appointed the panel. Franklin reportedly filed his appeal the same day the NFL announced its disciplinary action. According to the league, "Franklin will be suspended one game without pay because of an incident that occurred with 1:32 remaining" in Buffalo’s 33-30 win last week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Franklin is now the second Bills player to be suspended by the league for a spitting-related incident stemming from Week 6. Fellow Buffalo defensive back, C.J. Gardner-Johnson also received a one-game suspension after the league determined spitting in the direction of Raiders players. Gardner-Johnson, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, appeared to spit in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. In both cases, the suspensions were issued after the players were found to have violated NFL Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which outlines discipline for any act that is "contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship." Other details surrounding Franklin’s discipline were not immediately revealed by the league. RAMS TACKLE ALARIC JACKSON WINS APPEAL, WILL MISS JUST ONE GAME FOR PUNCHING BILLS' BRADLEY CHUBB Franklin denied the allegation in a message posted on his Instagram account, saying he’s "Not a dirty play what so ever! Will always defend myself though. Still won't spit on anyone." His social media post included a slow-motion replay showing Las Vegas offensive lineman Delmar Glaze appearing to strike Franklin in a sensitive area below the waist during the Raiders’ successful extra-point attempt in what was ultimately a Bills victory. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The clip ends before the play is over and does not show any of Franklin’s retaliation. It is not clear whether Franklin spit at anyone. RAMS OFFENSIVE LINEMAN PUNCHES BILLS LINEBACKER AFTER THRILLING GAME: 'TEMPERS GOT FLARED' The timing of the appeals hearing was not immediately available. The Bills have a bye weekend and Franklin’s suspension was set to begin Monday and run through Nov. 2, a day after the Bills host the Baltimore Ravens. As for Gardner-Johnson, the safety was ejected for his action during the second quarter, which was captured by TV cameras and replayed during the broadcast. Following the game, Gardner-Johnson apologized to his teammates. He also told reporters, "I’ll take my consequences," while adding that he has to be better at controlling his emotions. Franklin, meanwhile, was not initially penalized following the play. A video posted on social media by an NFL Network reporter shows a scuffle occurring following the successful PAT, with Glaze blocking Bills linebacker Michael Hoecht while at the same time pulling Franklin’s undershirt. Franklin responded by shoving Glaze from the side. Glaze then turned to Franklin and appeared to shove the Bills player’s helmet. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad943f32b01e86071e10693 Blackstone’s Jas Khaira says fears over AI-buildout debt are overblown te 2026-10-21T23:00:03.848Z Blackstone’s Jas Khaira says fears over AI-buildout debt are overblown Blackstone’s AI head on why the PE giant isn't panicked by market jitters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad941a82b01e86071e10652 Sam LaPorta shares disappointment in Lions for lack of extension: 'Break my f---ing back for the team' te 2026-10-21T22:50:16.524Z Sam LaPorta shares disappointment in Lions for lack of extension: 'Break my f---ing back for the team' Sam LaPorta, the top tight end for the Detroit Lions, is not happy with his franchise as he still awaits a contract extension. And it’s gotten to the point where he insinuated, with expletives included, that he doesn’t mind finding a new NFL home in three months. LaPorta is in the final year of his rookie contract, and despite developing into one of the best players at his position in the league, and more importantly one that helps the Lions’ high-octane offense function, he hasn’t received an extension. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Iowa product made an appearance on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take," where he was blunt about how he feels regarding his contract situation. "I think the combination of getting your heartstrings twisted as well as the violent sport that we play, it sucks," LaPorta explained to the crew. "And it’s disappointing that you go out there every week and you bear the risk of getting hurt. "Like last year, whatever it was, Week 9, Week 10, I break my f---ing back for the team. And then I’m going out there this year, and I’m balling, and maybe they’re just not showing the love. "So, it sucks. I’m going to continue to be a pro, and I dish a lot of that to my agent, and he handles that great. …So, I’m going to continue to go do my thing and ball out. And in three months, if I don’t get to wear the Honolulu Blue and play for the Lions anymore, it’s going to be all good. I’ll go get paid somewhere else." LaPorta has hauled in 27 catches for 316 yards and three touchdowns through five games thus far in 2026. He’s fifth in the NFL in receiving yards for tight ends, and the Lions are coming off their bye week. He’s a Pro Bowler, a second-team All-Pro, and like he said, he literally broke his back for the Lions. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! LaPorta underwent a microdiscectomy to repair a herniated disc in his back this past November. "I was talking to someone this morning actually about it, and I made the example: In training camp, we got live a little bit, but your teammates are still going to take it easy on you. So, Week 1, you take a couple shots, and you kind of bounce up off the turf like, ‘Oh yeah, I guess I can still do this. I can get smoked, get up and go back in and play like 90% of the snaps or whatever it was.’ "So, it’s just kind of an eye-opening moment, but cool to bounce back from that." Basically, LaPorta is implying that the surgery went well and he’s proving that the back injury shouldn’t be anything to worry about, if in fact the Lions are. As a second-round pick, the Lions were not able to add a fifth-year option to LaPorta’s rookie deal, meaning he would be a free agent come March if no deal were to get done. In the meantime, LaPorta will prepare with his Lions teammates for an NFC North matchup with a hot Green Bay Packers team at home on Sunday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad941a72b01e86071e10649 Amy Robach, TJ Holmes’ exes get engaged to each other three years after high-profile ABC News cheating scandal te 2026-10-21T22:50:15.265Z Amy Robach, TJ Holmes’ exes get engaged to each other three years after high-profile ABC News cheating scandal Former ABC News hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes famously lost their jobs in 2023 when their extramarital affair became tabloid fodder. Three years later, their exes have found love — with each other. Robach and Holmes have insisted that they were "outed, not caught" because they were in the midst of divorce proceedings when several intimate photos taken without their knowledge were published by The Daily Mail in 2022. But the scandalous affair rocked the media industry and ultimately resulted in their high-profile exits from ABC News. Robach’s ex-husband, actor Andrew Shue, and Holmes’ ex-wife, Marilee Fiebig, reportedly grew close as the saga played out publicly. On Wednesday, Shue and Fiebig announced they are engaged to be married. AMY ROBACH, TJ HOLMES OPEN UP ON SCANDAL AFTER A YEAR OF SILENCE: ‘THERE WERE DAYS WHEN I WANTED TO DIE’ "I don’t know how it happened, but there’s a happy ending," Shue told People when confirming the engagement. "I’m grateful," Shue added. "I had to grow through a lot of pain and a lot of struggle and a lot of humility." Dr. Tammy Nelson, a relationship expert and a licensed psychotherapist, isn’t surprised Shue and Fiebig found happiness. "When two people go through a similar life transition, it can create a bond in ways other experiences can't. It can create emotional connection, but a lasting relationship will mean they both have to work together to create something new," Nelson told Fox News Digital. TJ HOLMES-AMY ROBACH 'GROSS' PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT BRINGS BACK BAD MEMORIES AFTER SCANDAL: FORMER ABC INSIDER "It can be hard to start over after divorce. But divorce doesn’t mean you’ve failed at love," Nelson continued. "It can mean you’re going into your next relationship with a clearer idea of who you are and what you want." Nelson feels privacy is critical for a couple like Shue and Fiebig, whose relationship unfolded publicly. "Sometimes, couples need the space to discover what's real between them before inviting outside opinions and scrutiny into their relationship. Having control over what you reveal, to whom and when, can help create an environment where trust and intimacy can develop naturally," Nelson said. People also revealed that Robach and Holmes are now married following a private ceremony in September. ABC CONDEMNED FOR HANDLING OF ROBACH-HOLMES SCANDAL: ‘BUSYBODY MEDDLING’ IN CONSENSUAL AFFAIR "I had to accept my own part in marriage not working out for me and in not understanding myself well enough and not understanding what matters in a relationship well enough to find the right person for me, and that has been an extraordinary gift," Shue told People. "I think the magic of love is when you go from a need to giving," he continued. "I don’t think there was anything other than this just happened to be our way of getting to know each other and being able to share ourselves with each other in a time where we both needed a friend." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad941a52b01e86071e10640 Is there a secret to success the best Major League Baseball teams have already found? te 2026-10-21T22:50:13.756Z Is there a secret to success the best Major League Baseball teams have already found? With the 2026 World Series matchup set between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, there's been debate circulating about the lessons to be learned from those two organizations' success this season. After years of wailing and gnashing of teeth over salary caps and payrolls and free agency, Tampa and Milwaukee demonstrate that most of those concerns are overblown. While many have made the claim that those two organizations are "outliers," that they're the exception to the big market, high-payroll rule, a quick glance at recent history shows that's not necessarily the case. Since 2017, the last 10 years, here's how many World Series appearances Tampa has made relative to some other big market or high-payroll teams: ONE OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL'S OWNERS JUST DESTROYED THE LEAGUE'S ENTIRE ARGUMENT FOR A LOCKOUT Milwaukee reaching the World Series means that 19 out of 30 MLB teams have reached the championship round since 2010. Meanwhile, 18 out of 32 NFL teams have reached the Super Bowl over that same time frame. 63% of MLB has reached the World Series, while just 56% of the NFL has gotten to the Super Bowl, despite the salary cap. Which raises the question, how are these teams so consistently good, despite their limited player budget? Well, there's an obvious answer that takes a little digging to find out: they spend money on other, important areas or team and roster building that many others forego. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Several baseball fans on X have noted that the Brewers, Rays, and Dodgers are among the teams with the largest analytics departments in the league. One even found that there's a not-insignificant relationship between having a larger analytics staff and winning more games. It's interesting, because much of the discourse on televised baseball is that analytics are "ruining" the sport. Yet the larger these departments are, the better their teams perform. Why would that be? SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Analytics" is an overly broad term that doesn't fully cover what these departments do, or what they're researching. It's not just, "hey this stat looks good," it's combining details like bat path, angles of attack, pitch shape and pitch design, exit velocities, barrel rate, performance against different pitch types, do hitters struggle against certain reliever arm slots, what's the best combination of pitch sequencing to attack an opposing lineup...all of it is part of an analytics team. And it matters. A lot. Those small, seemingly marginal behind-the-scenes advantages can add up over time. Better game planning, better information filtering down to coaches and eventually players, and better scouting for trades and free agency. It's not just, "does this player have good stats," it's, "does this player fit a specific need on our roster?" It can also help with amateur scouting, where the Dodgers, Rays, and Brewers also excel. Those three organizations frequently dominate the international market, which is paying tremendous dividends on their current and future rosters. Junior Caminero has become a superstar for Tampa at just 22-23 years old. Jackson Chourio for Milwaukee has the most postseason home runs by a player in MLB history before turning 23. Andy Pages was the most valuable offensive player on the Dodgers this season, by Fangraphs wins above replacement. As just a few examples. That's an area where many teams skimp out, when spending just a bit more money could dramatically increase their scouting prowess in international markets. And obviously, given the Brewers and Rays' dominance in this area, it's not impossible for smaller organizations to invest in. A quick look at the three teams with the smallest analytics departments turns up the...Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels, and Athletics. How have those organizations done in recent years? This isn't to say that there's a perfect relationship between more staff and more wins, but it's hard to argue with the success these teams have demonstrated. Particularly with Milwaukee and Tampa, as the Dodgers obviously are able to supplant their analytics group with big spending on free agents. But if your team has fallen behind the curve in this area, it's a lot harder to win than it needs to be. And that's on ownership, not market size. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9419e2b01e86071e1060c U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections te 2026-10-21T22:50:06.924Z U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9419c2b01e86071e105ed Trump Agrees to BBC Deposition in January as Long as It's Not Recorded te 2026-10-21T22:50:04.981Z Trump Agrees to BBC Deposition in January as Long as It's Not Recorded Trump's lawyers said he will be available for questioning from January 11-22 in his $10 billion defamation suit against the BBC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9419a2b01e86071e105cd Meta wants to pay for its broad AI buildout with a newly created class of stock te 2026-10-21T22:50:02.879Z Meta wants to pay for its broad AI buildout with a newly created class of stock The social media giant is planning a new stock strategy to help power its broad investments in AI models and services. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93f452b01e86071e10585 Here are 5 things to know about Mike Rogers. te 2026-10-21T22:40:05.405Z Here are 5 things to know about Mike Rogers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93f432b01e86071e1057c Here are 5 things to know about Abdul El-Sayed. te 2026-10-21T22:40:03.658Z Here are 5 things to know about Abdul El-Sayed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93cf52b01e86071e10519 Making whiskey at home could land you in prison, but Supreme Court may change that te 2026-10-21T22:30:13.378Z Making whiskey at home could land you in prison, but Supreme Court may change that Americans can legally brew beer and make wine at home, but producing even a small amount of whiskey could land them in federal prison. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to weigh in on a 150-year-old federal law prohibiting home distilling, a case that could have implications far beyond the liquor cabinet. The justices agreed Monday to review the Reconstruction-era restriction, which dates to 1868 and was originally enacted to combat liquor tax evasion. AMERICANS ONCE SURVIVED ON SQUIRREL PIE, WHISKEY AND HOMEMADE CHEESE AFTER BRITISH IMPORTS DRIED UP Robert Alt, president and CEO of the Ohio-based Buckeye Institute, which represents challengers to the ban, told Fox News Digital the decision marks a significant development for home-distilling enthusiasts. "This is a real opportunity for both whiskey and freedom," Alt said. Among those challenging the prohibition is John Ream, an Ohio brewery owner and former aerospace engineer who wants to distill small quantities of spirits at home for personal consumption. Ream's legal battle was previously highlighted by Fox News Digital as he awaited word on whether the nation's highest court would intervene. MAN CHALLENGING 150-YEAR-OLD BAN ON MAKING LIQUOR AT HOME HOPES SUPREME COURT TAKES HIS CASE Under federal law, producing distilled spirits at home can carry penalties of up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine and possible property forfeiture. The case centers on whether Congress' constitutional authority to collect taxes also allows it to prohibit an otherwise lawful activity inside a person's home. "What this case boils down to is what is the scope of congressional power?" Alt said. Two federal appeals courts reached conflicting conclusions earlier this year. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The Fifth Circuit struck down the restriction, finding that Congress' taxing authority did not justify the prohibition. The Sixth Circuit upheld the law, concluding it was a permissible means of enforcing federal liquor taxes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains that the restriction is a legitimate tool for preventing tax evasion and protecting federal revenue. The DOJ declined to comment on the case to Fox News Digital. Alt, however, argues that allowing Congress to prohibit home distilling under its taxing authority could establish a troubling precedent for other private activities. He pointed to hobbies such as gardening and working on cars as examples of activities that could theoretically face similar restrictions under the government's legal reasoning. The attorney also noted that home distilling has deep American roots, including President George Washington. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "The founders would be rolling over in their graves at the suggestion that Congress had the authority to ban and make a felony out of this very American activity," Alt said. A ruling favoring the federal government would leave the challenged restriction in place, although Congress could still amend the law, Alt said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Alt said his clients would be willing to pay applicable taxes on spirits produced at home, arguing that taxation should not require an outright prohibition. The Supreme Court has not yet scheduled oral arguments, but Alt said he anticipates arguments in late February or early March, with a decision potentially arriving by the end of June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93cee2b01e86071e104f2 A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs te 2026-10-21T22:30:06.675Z A Strong Poll for Democrats, With Some Warning Signs The party will be happy with the House outlook, but dismayed by some other findings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93cec2b01e86071e104d3 Meta's Biggest Legal Settlements After $25B Trump Campaign Data Penalty te 2026-10-21T22:30:04.808Z Meta's Biggest Legal Settlements After $25B Trump Campaign Data Penalty Meta faces a $25 billion New Mexico penalty after years of multibillion-dollar settlements and fines over privacy and safety. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93a9e2b01e86071e10495 France in flames is preview of what 'DSA' Democrats want for US, senator warns te 2026-10-21T22:20:14.277Z France in flames is preview of what 'DSA' Democrats want for US, senator warns The chaos engulfing France is a preview of what Democrats want for America, Sen. Eric Schmitt warned, contrasting the unrest with new manufacturing jobs and a federal crime crackdown in Missouri that he credits to cooperation with the Trump administration. "You see what’s happening in France. That’s exactly what they want here, the DSA Democrats," the Missouri Republican told Fox News Digital. His warning comes as riots, fires and looting have swept France after protests over rising living costs and strained public services turned violent, prompting curfews in parts of Paris and other cities. "I think the Democrat Party at this point is sort of post-American and anti-Western civilization," Schmitt said. VIOLENT FAR-LEFT RIOTS IN FRANCE ARE 'CHILLING WARNING' FOR AMERICANS AT HOME, MIKE JOHNSON SAYS With control of the House "up for grabs," Schmitt argued, Republicans need to make the stakes clear while showing voters what they have delivered. INSIDE THE HOUSE GOP'S 4-WEEK BATTLE PLAN TO SAVE ITS MAJORITY Asked what a Democratic House would mean for Trump’s agenda, Schmitt accused Democrats of obstructing Republican efforts on immigration, permitting reform and regulations. 'SQUAD' DEMOCRAT FORMALLY INTRODUCES BILL TO ABOLISH ICE, BORDER PATROL AND DISMANTLE DHS He warned that Democratic control could jeopardize funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and revive what he described as the political weaponization of government under former President Joe Biden. But Schmitt also argued Republicans need to give voters a reason to support them, pointing to jobs and public safety as areas where he says cooperation with the Trump administration is paying off. KEY AMERICAN INDUSTRY SEEING BLUE-COLLAR JOBS BOOM AS TRUMP'S RE-SHORING POLICIES PAY OFF In Missouri, he highlighted Boeing’s selection to build the Air Force’s F-47 and the Navy’s next-generation F/A-XX fighter as a potentially transformative investment in American manufacturing. Boeing secured the Navy contract in September after winning the Air Force program last year. BERNIE SANDERS ADMITS DEMOCRATS FAILED WORKING-CLASS VOTERS ON ECONOMICS, DRIVING THEM TO DONALD TRUMP Schmitt, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the programs would mean 7,000 direct jobs, with additional opportunities for suppliers and surrounding businesses. "It means that the goal we’ve been fighting for, which is that St. Louis is the defense tech capital of the United States of America, is coming true," he said. TRUMP SAYS POLLS 'DON'T ACCOUNT FOR ONE THING,' AS HE PLEDGES TO DEFEAT COMMUNISTS 'ONCE AND FOR ALL' Schmitt said he worked with Trump and administration officials to help land the programs, describing them as "generational opportunities" for Missouri workers. "You think of the good-paying jobs that’s going to mean for generations to come, it’s just a game changer," he said. He also tied the aircraft programs to the broader competition with China, saying the next generation of fighters would help meet military demands in the Pacific. On public safety, Schmitt pointed to Operation Show Me Justice, an ATF-led enforcement surge that resulted in 435 arrests and the seizure of 166 firearms in St. Louis, according to the Justice Department. Authorities also seized 81 kilograms of drugs and more than $1.25 million linked to suspected illegal gun and drug transactions during the operation, which officials announced had concluded Oct. 15. Schmitt said his conversations with administration officials have carried a straightforward request for his hometown. TRUMP’S LAW-AND-ORDER BLITZ MARKS ONE YEAR WITH EYE-POPPING HAUL OF SUSPECTS, GUNS IN BLUE CITY "St. Louis, we need your help," he said. The former Missouri attorney general described the toll of violence on families, including grandparents cleaning up broken glass and parents burying their children. "We don’t need to accept this," he said. "We just don’t need to accept the idea that violent crime needs to be in the headlines every single day." He pledged the effort would continue beyond the surge. "This isn’t a one-and-done deal. There are more resources coming," Schmitt said. OMAR'S NEW LEGISLATION TARGETING ICE SPARKS OUTRAGE WHEN THE INTERNET SEES WHAT'S IN IT: 'UN-AMERICAN' For families wanting to send children safely to school, visit a park or attend a Cardinals game downtown, he said the goal is a better quality of life. "I think the message is help is on the way, and there are real tangible results now, not just rhetoric, not just empty promises," Schmitt said. "We’re not letting up." Schmitt’s third major priority is modernizing St. Louis Lambert International Airport, an effort he linked to the region’s aerospace growth and aviation history. His Modern Skies Act would fund improvements to air traffic control technology, towers and airport terminals. He said midsize airports need help securing investments that larger hubs can more readily finance. "St. Louis is the gateway to the West," he said. "It deserves a world-class airport." The proposal remains a legislative push rather than a guaranteed funding award for Lambert. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during an October visit that airport funding would be competitive. For Schmitt, those priorities form part of the argument Republicans need to make as voters weigh control of Congress. He cast the election as "common sense versus crazy," but cautioned that Republicans cannot assume their supporters will show up. "I just don’t think you can take anything for granted," Schmitt said. "I think we have to fight for every vote and tell an important story." "I think if we do that, we’re gonna hold on to the Senate, and the House is up for grabs." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93a9c2b01e86071e1048c Titans coach passionately defends Jordan Elliott after gun-related incident led to release te 2026-10-21T22:20:12.949Z Titans coach passionately defends Jordan Elliott after gun-related incident led to release This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh defended Jordan Elliott after the team released the defensive lineman following a gun-related incident. Saleh confirmed reports that Elliott retrieved a gun from his car in the parking lot following an altercation with center JC Latham at practice, but he passionately defended the 28-year-old. "I will stand on the table for Jordan's character. Unfortunately, rules are rules with regards to guns on property. And sometimes it's far greater than the knee-jerk reaction of kicking somebody when they're down," Saleh told reporters on Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "My message to 31 other teams would be if you need a hell of a run stopping d-tackle that can help you on a playoff run, give me a call. I'll tell you everything you need to know about him. He's a good man. Had a terrible lapse in judgment that I recognized as a call for help more than a criminal act." Saleh praised both the Titans organization and the NFL for taking time to evaluate the situation after learning Elliott had a gun, rather than reacting immediately. He described the incident as a possible cry for help. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The reason why I think the NFL and the organization did an outstanding job is because this is a man who is a father, a great husband, he's never committed a crime in his entire life, and he pulled a gun in the parking lot. And the first question that I think everyone forgets to ask is why would a great man, a great father, a man who shows up on time every day, works his a-- off every day, contributes the way he's supposed to contribute, is well-liked in the locker room, why did he go off the rails and grab a gun?" Saleh said. "And to me, those are small signs of a cry of help if you in terms of obviously there's something greater happening. And I thought the team in the NFL did an outstanding job in regard to pausing and asking those questions and checking every single box with regards to getting him the help that he needs." Saleh said these "kids" go through a lot and referenced the deaths by suicide of two NFL players, Marshawn Kneeland and Rondale Moore, last season. While he said Elliott was not suicidal, he said that Kneeland and Moore may have shown signs of needing help that went unnoticed. "It's unfortunate the way it went down but as far as Jordan's concerned. and the locker room and all that, I think the locker room and Jordan, I think people see it differently here than the knee-jerk reaction of the of the world," Saleh said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93a9b2b01e86071e10483 Former Chiefs, Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey dead at 37 te 2026-10-21T22:20:11.699Z Former Chiefs, Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey dead at 37 Former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons defensive end Allen Bailey died Tuesday at 37. Bailey's brother, Alford Bailey Jr., told TMZ that Bailey's wife found him dead at their Florida home on Tuesday. Bailey's family believes he died of natural causes, according to TMZ. No official cause of death has been released. "Allen Bailey was an excellent teammate, generous man, and kind soul. We're deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends," the Chiefs posted in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Bailey played in the NFL for 10 seasons. The Chiefs drafted him in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Miami. Bailey spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Chiefs before signing a two-year, $10.5 million contract with the Falcons in 2019. In March 2020, the Falcons gave Bailey a one-year, $4.5 million contract extension, but released him in 2021 to save $4.5 million. He never played in the NFL again. In 10 seasons, Bailey played in 133 games (including 70 starts), recording 248 tackles and 22 sacks. Chiefs coach Andy Reid called him one of his favorite players. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Sad news, the passing of Allen Bailey. Our hearts go out to his family, prayers are with them. Way too young, obviously, one of my favorite players. Great kid, just sorry to see that happen to him," Reid told reporters on Wednesday. Bailey stood 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighed 288 pounds. Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes recalled a humorous story about Bailey while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. "I tell this story kind of like every year, with [the quarterbacks], he was the first person I saw when I stepped into the locker room, I think it was after one of the drafts, they were in OTAs. I stepped in the locker room to see Allen Bailey and I’m like this isn’t the Big 12 anymore. It was surreal to see him. I tell that story every single year," Mahomes told reporters on Wednesday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Obviously, it’s terrible to hear the news that we heard. A great teammate, you see him, he’s one of the glue guys on the team. He makes plays, not necessarily the superstar but kind of the guy who makes everything go. It was terrible to hear that news later last night and we’re praying for his family, and know that as teammates we talked, and we’re going to do whatever we can to support those guys." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93a942b01e86071e1045d Trump Says He’ll Decide Who Gets Rewards From Fraud Whistle-Blower Program te 2026-10-21T22:20:04.866Z Trump Says He’ll Decide Who Gets Rewards From Fraud Whistle-Blower Program President Trump’s announcement raised concerns that he would use the program seeking information on fraud for political purposes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad93a922b01e86071e1043a Airbnb limits chores for guests, sparking backlash from hosts te 2026-10-21T22:20:02.298Z Airbnb limits chores for guests, sparking backlash from hosts Hosts are threatening to leave the platform after Airbnb says that they can no longer require guests to strip beds or do other time-consuming cleaning chores. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad938492b01e86071e10407 Vance condemns 'disgraceful' WNBA national anthem walkouts, says players should show more gratitude te 2026-10-21T22:10:17.717Z Vance condemns 'disgraceful' WNBA national anthem walkouts, says players should show more gratitude Vice President JD Vance sharply called out WNBA players in the league finals over skipping the national anthem during an interview Wednesday, calling them "disgraceful." Players from both the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries have left the court during the national anthem before the first two games of the WNBA Finals, despite a rule in the league’s own rulebook specifically calling for players to stand and line up during the performance. "I think it's disgraceful," Vance told host Raymond Arroyo on "Arroyo Grande." "I think that you should not express some criticism of a public policy of a given politician by disrespecting the country writ large. I mean, those women who play for the WNBA, think of the public safety, think of the incredible wealth and privilege, the amazing jobs that they have. They have a lot to be grateful to the United States for, and I think that if they had a bit more of a spirit of gratitude, they'd be happier people, and they wouldn't offend so many people as well." Vance also appeared to cite Saint Augustine’s idea of Ordo Amoris, a concept from Catholic thought that Vance cited in 2025 to defend administration deportation policies. NBA STAYS SILENT ON WNBA FINALS TEAMS SKIPPING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BEFORE GAMES 1 AND 2 "I've gotten some trouble talking about this, but I'll just talk about it again," Vance said. "One of the ways I understand the Catholic understanding is that we have various orders of duty, and you know, our closest and most immediate duty, of course, is to our family and to the people in our immediate circle. But we, of course, owe duties to the entire world. We owe duties to the stranger. But I also think a good and coherent understanding of the Christian self is that you are part of a national community." He added, "Whether you were born in the United States or whether you came here by choice, this is your country. And I think that we're all meant to love it. We're all meant to try to make it the best version of itself. But fundamentally, I think, without love of country, I think that you're going to be a disordered human being." Fox News Digital spoke to veteran GOP strategist Mary Marslender, who argued, like Vance, that the basketball players lack perspective on how great it is to live in the United States. OUTKICK READERS BLAST WNBA PLAYERS FOR HIDING DURING FINALS NATIONAL ANTHEM "The WNBA players are treating a country that has given them extraordinary privileges as if it were an oppressor, while ignoring that American women enjoy rights and opportunities that remain rare or nonexistent for most women elsewhere," she said. "They seem to forget that a league like the WNBA exists and its players can publicly dissent without fear of state reprisal solely because of these rights and opportunities. If these activists hate this country that much, they are free to leave it. The rest of us are done with this disrespect." Fox News Digital reached out to the WNBA, as well as the Women's National Basketball Players Association, and did not receive an immediate reply. OutKick's Dan Zaksheske contributed to this report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad938482b01e86071e103fe Fox News Poll: Texas Senate race galloping toward a photo finish te 2026-10-21T22:10:16.262Z Fox News Poll: Texas Senate race galloping toward a photo finish Texas hasn’t gone blue in a statewide race in more than 30 years, but that streak could face a serious test this year. A new Fox News poll finds that while Texas likely voters favor Republicans retaining control of the U.S. Senate and give incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott an edge in his re-election bid, the Senate race remains deadlocked. The survey, released Wednesday, finds Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton tied at 49% each among Texas likely voters in the race to replace Sen. John Cornyn, who lost the GOP primary to President Trump-backed Paxton. Last month, Talarico was up by 2 points among likely voters (51%-49%). The shift to a tie reflects Paxton consolidating support among conservatives, rural voters, suburban women and voters who backed Cornyn in the primary. FOX NEWS POLL: TUREK, HINSON IN CLOSE IOWA SENATE RACE Although Paxton is falling short of Trump’s 2024 margins, he has strengthened his support a tad among both men (+1) and women (+1) since September, while Talarico slightly lost support (-1 and -2, respectively). Talarico leads by wide margins among Black voters (+65 points), urban voters (+29), those under age 30 (+28), and women with a college degree (+23). Paxton’s strongest groups include White evangelical Christians (+52), White men without a college degree (+32), rural voters (+21) and those age 65 and up (+18). The survey finds Hispanic voters swinging back toward the Democrats. After backing former President Joe Biden by 25 points in 2020, they favored Trump by 1 point in 2024, according to the Texas Fox News Voter Analysis. This key voting bloc now favors Talarico by 30 points (64%-34%) and prefers Democratic control of the U.S. Senate by 29 points. Overall, when it comes to Senate control, Texans choose Republicans by 4 points (51% to 47%), up from +1 point in September. Talarico’s stronger party loyalty is another reason the race is close: 98% of Democrats support him, compared with 90% of Republicans supporting Paxton. Nearly 3 in 10 non-MAGA Republicans cross party lines to back Talarico. FOX NEWS POLL: COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS WEIGH ON GOP IN MIDTERMS Democrats also retain an enthusiasm edge: 69% are extremely interested in this year’s election, compared with 61% of Republicans. Extremely interested voters back Talarico by 7 points. "The race is going to come down to two basic questions," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who helps conduct the Fox News Poll with Democrat Chris Anderson. "Do disaffected Republicans show up and, if so, do they grit their teeth and vote for a candidate who they have serious reservations about?" Views of Talarico are net positive, albeit by just 1 point (49% favorable, 48% unfavorable), while Paxton’s ratings are underwater by 17 (41% favorable, 58% unfavorable). Among "double haters," voters who view both candidates negatively, Paxton leads by 50 points. Voters express similar levels of concern about both candidates: 53% worry Talarico’s positions are too liberal, while 50% are concerned Paxton is too close to Trump. The intensity of these concerns is nearly identical, with 36% extremely concerned about Talarico and 37% about Paxton. In 2024, Trump won the Lone Star State by nearly 14 points, but his job rating is currently underwater by 9 points (45% approve, 54% disapprove). Still, Paxton draws support from 13% of voters who disapprove of Trump, while 6% of Trump approvers back Talarico. When it comes to their personal finances, more than twice as many voters say they are worse off (43%) than better off (20%) compared with two years ago; 36% say they are about the same. Voters who are worse off back Talarico by 45 points, while those who are better off (+49) or about the same (+26) favor Paxton. The governor’s race gives Republicans more breathing room: Abbott edges his Democratic challenger, Gina Hinojosa, by 5 points (52% to 47%), unchanged since September. Abbott has a positive job rating (50% approve, 48% disapprove), and nearly all who approve support him in the race, as do 9% of those who disapprove. CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Abbott also benefits from slightly stronger party loyalty and more ticket-splitting among Talarico supporters: 7% support Abbott, compared with 2% of Paxton supporters who back Hinojosa. Conducted October 15-19, 2026, under the joint direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News Poll includes interviews with a sample of 2,011 Texas registered voters randomly selected from a statewide voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (205) and cellphones (1,303) or completed the survey online after receiving a text message (503). Results based on the registered voter sample have a margin of sampling error of ±2 percentage points, and for the subsample of 1,398 likely voters it is ±2.5 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling errors, question wording and order can influence results. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis and voter file data. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education and area variables to ensure the demographics of respondents are representative of the registered voter population. Likely voters are based on a probabilistic statistical model that relies on past vote history, interest in the current election, intention to vote, age, education, race, ethnicity and marital status. Results among subgroups are only shown when the sample size is at least N=100. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad938462b01e86071e103f5 Fox News Poll: Gender gap and pocketbook pain shape Ohio Senate race te 2026-10-21T22:10:14.821Z Fox News Poll: Gender gap and pocketbook pain shape Ohio Senate race Powered by a clear favorability advantage, a large gender gap and voter discontent with both household finances and President Donald Trump, former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown has the edge over appointed Republican Sen. Jon Husted in the Ohio Senate race. A Fox News survey of Ohio likely voters finds Brown leads Husted, 52% to 47%. Brown’s advantage is anchored by his stronger personal standing, with his favorability rating 2 points above water (50% favorable, 48% unfavorable), while Husted’s rating sits 13 points underwater (42% favorable, 55% unfavorable). FOX NEWS POLL: COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS WEIGH ON GOP IN MIDTERMS More Brown supporters (88%) than Husted backers (83%) say they’re certain of their vote. FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON Economic unease creates another headwind for Husted, as about two and a half times as many voters say their financial situation is worse than two years ago rather than better (46% vs. 19%). Those who say things are worse favor Brown by 49 points, while those who say their finances are better or the same favor Husted by 51 and 24 points, respectively. The president’s standing in Ohio adds to Husted’s difficulties. Trump won the Buckeye State with 55% of the vote in 2024, but just 43% now approve of his job performance. A 57% majority disapproves, with 46% saying they "strongly" disapprove. Meanwhile, 52% express concern that Husted is too close to Trump, including 38% who are extremely concerned. Brown faces similar concerns about being too liberal, as 50% are worried, though fewer, 30%, are extremely concerned. In the matchup, women favor Brown by 14 points, while men support Husted by 4, an 18-point gender gap. Brown also has advantages among voters under 35, voters with a college degree, union voters, and those living in urban and suburban areas. Husted relies on rural communities, non-college White men, married voters, and has a narrow edge among those ages 65 and up. Partisan crossovers further tilt the field toward the challenger. While Husted receives 90% of Republicans, 9% cross over to back Brown. Some 97% of Democrats support Brown, while just 2% choose Husted — and Brown carries independents by nearly two to one. Voters who view both Senate candidates unfavorably prefer Husted by nearly 20 points. Brown is up by 9 points among those who are extremely interested in the election and leads by 29 points among the 15% of Ohioans who say they have already voted. Legislative preference tilts toward the Democrats, with Ohioans dividing 50% for Democratic control of the U.S. Senate and 48% for Republican control. In the governor's contest, likely voters favor Democrat Amy Acton over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by 50% to 48%. Women favor Acton by 10 points, while men back Ramaswamy by 7, a nearly identical gender gap to the Senate race. CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE Ticket splitting goes in both directions: 8% of Brown supporters cross over to Ramaswamy, while 6% of Husted supporters back Acton. The survey was completed before a negative television ad from Ramaswamy’s campaign, featuring Acton’s estranged mother, became public. Conducted October 15-19, 2026, under the joint direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News Poll includes interviews with a sample of 2,005 Ohio registered voters randomly selected from a statewide voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (219) and cellphones (1,306) or completed the survey online after receiving a text message (480). Results based on the registered voter sample have a margin of sampling error of ±2 percentage points and for the subsample of 1,592 likely voters it is ±2 percentage points. Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling error, question wording and order can influence results. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics of respondents are representative of the registered voter population. Likely voters are based on a probabilistic statistical model that relies on past vote history, interest in the current election, intention to vote, age, education, race, ethnicity, and marital status. Results among subgroups are only shown when the sample size is at least N=100.  Fox News’ Victoria Balara contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad938452b01e86071e103ec NFL comfortable with Steve Tisch continuing New York Giants duties despite past Epstein ties te 2026-10-21T22:10:13.424Z NFL comfortable with Steve Tisch continuing New York Giants duties despite past Epstein ties The NFL is perfectly comfortable with Steve Tisch continuing his duties as chairman of the New York Giants' board after reviewing his past associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "Everything we've looked at we understand," commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday. "I think we're comfortable with him participating as the Giants suggest." Goodell last January said the NFL would "look at all the facts" to determine whether an deep investigation of Tisch's relationship with Epstein was warranted. NFL SUSPENDS AND FINES 49ERS OWNER JED YORK FOR VIOLATION OF CONDUCT POLICY TIED TO PROSTITUTION ARREST And since then Tisch has remained front and center in the Giants war room on NFL Draft day in April and at games. He was strolling the halls of the Manhattan hotel where owners and representatives from all 32 teams gathered for the fall league meeting this week. Tisch and Giants president and chief executive officer John Mara represented the team in the meetings. So the sordid and scandalous emails released by the Justice Department that showed Epstein connecting Tisch with numerous women passed NFL muster. NFL RESTARTS SOCIAL JUSTICE MESSAGING WHILE BATTLING DOMESTIC ABUSE, DRUNK DRIVING AND PROSTITUTION ARRESTS There is no telling if more emails naming Tisch exist or any other ties to the since-deceased Epstein will be uncovered. So Goodell said the league will keep its options open. "I think always we'll look to see if there's any new information, we'll look at it and we'll evaluate that," Goodell said. And this feels like the NFL is applying the Jedi mind trick on everyone regarding Tisch. First, the league seemed concerned about Tisch's ties, which led to Goodell's search for information. Then Tisch and his siblings (Laurie and Jonathan Tisch) requested to transfer their remaining 23.1% direct ownership stake in the Giants to their children's trusts in March, following prior partial trust transfers completed in 2023 and 2024. The final transfer was completed by September. MORE DETAILS ABOUT JED YORK'S ARREST IN A PROSTITUTION STING COME TO LIGHT AND BEGS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE 49ERS And that legal and financial maneuver was used by Goodell to make it seem as if Tisch was out. "Steve, and John, and Laurie actually did some transactions as part of their estate planning and are no longer owners," Goodell said in March. Except Tisch wasn't out. Isn't out. He's very much in the owners' club, as proven by his attendance and participation in their meetings this week. And so Tisch's contrite statement in which he regretted his Epstein association seems not quite so meaningful anymore. "We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy, and investments," Tisch said in that January statement. "I did not take him up on any of his invitations and never went to his island. As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with." All of this is, of course, a rough look for the NFL. It's bad optics. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9383d2b01e86071e103ab Armed Federal Agents Knock on Doors in Search for Noncitizen Voters te 2026-10-21T22:10:05.271Z Armed Federal Agents Knock on Doors in Search for Noncitizen Voters The DHS agents usually assigned to cross-border crimes have been visiting homes of immigrants in the final weeks of the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9383b2b01e86071e103a2 Medicaid Warning Issued: Nearly Half Are Unprepared for New Requirements te 2026-10-21T22:10:03.534Z Medicaid Warning Issued: Nearly Half Are Unprepared for New Requirements Certain adults will have to demonstrate at least 80 hours per month of work or other qualifying activities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad935eb2b01e86071e10338 Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting te 2026-10-21T22:00:11.220Z Oregon Teacher Disputes Account of Her Heroism During School Shooting Becky Drury, who was said to have shielded a student during a deadly shooting in Bend, refuted the account. “The truth is I was shot before I had any chance to act.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad935e52b01e86071e1032f Florida Mayor Is Accused of Taking Covid Grant Funds She Helped Approve te 2026-10-21T22:00:05.680Z Florida Mayor Is Accused of Taking Covid Grant Funds She Helped Approve Mayor Jackie Espinosa of Kissimmee, Fla., and her family received money from a grant program she helped create during the pandemic, the state attorney general said. She was arrested on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad933962b01e86071e102e6 Former Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes says he 'took a paycut' going from Florida to NFL te 2026-10-21T21:50:14.631Z Former Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes says he 'took a paycut' going from Florida to NFL Retired NFL linebacker Brandon Spikes has had an interesting football journey. The former five-star prospect from Shelby, North Carolina committed to Florida out of high school and was a part of the loaded 2006 recruiting class that featured himself as well as college football legends Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin. After a decorated college career which included two All-American selections and two national championships, Spikes was drafted late in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, where he spent five of his seven seasons in the league. CHASE DANIEL NEARLY MADE TIM TEBOW WALK OFF THE SET OF 'SEC NATION' WITH 'DEROGATORY' COMMENT ABOUT FLORIDA The dream for every young man growing up playing football is to ultimately hear their name called by the commissioner of the NFL on draft day, but Spikes claims he had to make some personal (and financial) sacrifices before going pro. As a guest on the popular "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast, the former Patriots linebacker revealed he wasn't exactly hurting for money while in college. WHICH TEAMS HAVE THE MOST VALUABLE COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROSTERS HEADING INTO 2026 SEASON? "To be honest, I took a f—ing pay cut when I left 'Gainesvegas,'" Spikes said when asked about how much money he made while playing for the Gators. Mind you, this was pre-NIL, so anything Spikes earned was all under the table at the time. NCAA SUSPENDS TENNESSEE LINEBACKER FOR $427 PLANE TICKET, AS COLLEGE SPORTS HANDS OUT MILLIONS IN NIL While his response elicited a laugh from both Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, who were high-level college players in their own right, Spikes was mostly being tongue-in-cheek with his answer. He did, however, reveal the numbers were a lot closer when factoring in Uncle Sam, referring to Massachusetts as "Taxachusetts" due to the high income taxes he incurred while playing for New England. "You played in Foxborough," Spikes asked. "That check looks a little bit different when you walk up out of there." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! When asked by Compton whether he cleared seven-figures while wearing orange and blue, Spikes denied it, playing it coy before adding that the university found a way to move his mom down to Florida while he was playing for the Gators. "Those same home-cooked meals I got my whole life, I got those right there in Gainesville," he joked. If you are one of the few fans still believing kids weren't getting paid before the advent of NIL, I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but players like Spikes were living large long before it was "legal" to do so. Let's all give Spikes a hand for being so charitable to take a cut in pay to play for the Patriots. What a class act! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9338f2b01e86071e102b7 NAU ROUNDUP: Football ranked No. 7 in polls, matches highest ranking this century te 2026-10-21T21:50:07.562Z NAU ROUNDUP: Football ranked No. 7 in polls, matches highest ranking this century A look at news and results from NAU, including football moving up to No. 7 in the FCS rankings heading into its bye week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9338d2b01e86071e102ae LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino flag football shuts out Prescott in return to win column te 2026-10-21T21:50:05.902Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino flag football shuts out Prescott in return to win column A look at how local teams fared recently, including Coconino flag football’s road shutout over Prescott to get back in the win column. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9338c2b01e86071e102a5 Lumberjacks add Perry High’s Trinity Jones as first commitment for class of 2027 te 2026-10-21T21:50:04.260Z Lumberjacks add Perry High’s Trinity Jones as first commitment for class of 2027 NAU women’s basketball is already loading up for the 2027-28 season, with Perry High School forward Trinity Jones as its first known class of 2027 commitment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad931352b01e86071e10202 Map Shows States Where Unemployment Is Growing Two Weeks Before Midterm te 2026-10-21T21:40:05.559Z Map Shows States Where Unemployment Is Growing Two Weeks Before Midterm New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that unemployment rates have increased in seven states over the past year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92eef2b01e86071e101d6 Girl dinner gets cozy with Mandy’s fall menu te 2026-10-21T21:30:23.516Z Girl dinner gets cozy with Mandy’s fall menu Imagine you getting home from work too tired from the day to cook. You rummage through the pantry and grab some crackers, open the fridge for cheese slices and sidle up to the home bar to pour yourself the last sips of the weekend’s sauvignon blanc.  That’s the classic idea of “girl dinner.”  Fast. Easy. No cooking.  Mandy’s Wine Bar has elevated the concept with a sampling and pairing girl dinner for those autumn days when you’re just not feeling like cooking yourself a full meal.  “It’s just a fun way to pair seasonal food and offer a glass of wine with it,” owner Amanda Atler said.  Girl dinner — and the rest of the menu — changes seasonally at Mandy’s. For example, the restaurant’s summer menu involved Aperol spritzes for refreshing summertime bubbles.  The inspiration for Atler is to bring seasonal pairings together. For this season, the focus is autumn cozy.  This fall’s $25 girl dinner will include cheese ravioli topped with creamy butternut squash sauce and parmesan cheese, house–made focaccia bread and a harvest salad served with roasted butternut squash, spinach and arugula sprinkled with dried cranberries and pecans in a red wine vinaigrette. It is served alongside a 6-ounce white wine, red wine or house prosecco.  The new fall menu also includes a stuffed mushroom starter, a butternut squash soup, and a hummus and tapenade plate with grilled sourdough and fresh vegetables.  “Mandy’s Wine Bar has become a great place for women to connect and have a great night out together, but it’s really a place for everybody,” Atler said. “Girl dinner is for everybody.”  The post Girl dinner gets cozy with Mandy’s fall menu appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92ee92b01e86071e101b5 John Goodman was 'eating alcoholically' before starting weight loss journey at nearly 400 pounds te 2026-10-21T21:30:17.344Z John Goodman was 'eating alcoholically' before starting weight loss journey at nearly 400 pounds John Goodman is getting candid about what led him to lose weight. During a recent interview with The New Yorker, the 74-year-old actor discussed his struggles with his weight and alcoholism, saying that he got sober in his 50s, but was trying to manage his weight before quitting. "I’d lose sixty pounds in a summer, gain it all back. Seventy pounds, eighty pounds. And that got tiring," he said. "I took steps so I wouldn’t have to do that anymore. I was almost four hundred pounds. I was eating alcoholically after I stopped drinking." He shared that to improve his health, he "had an operation on my stomach," but said he also became "anemic and lost a layer of fat under my skin." 'MIKE & MOLLY' STAR BILLY GARDELL REVEALS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY 'PROBABLY SAVED' HIS LIFE When discussing his experience with alcoholism, the "Roseanne" star shared his struggles began in 1978 when his girlfriend at the time "put me on waivers, so my nights were free for the first time in five years." He recalled going out to multiple bars until drinking became a "habit," noting, "I started gaining weight at an alarming rate." He pinpointed one bar in particular, Café Central, noting he "turned it into home—and got very used to drinking" in his pursuit to find "friends" and "people to hang around and laugh with." "There’s a saying in the rooms: I got sick and tired of being sick and tired," he said about his decision to get sober. "The thing about instant gratification is you don’t really care what’s going to happen right after it—which always led to bigger hangovers or me getting the shakes, and having to drink to get rid of the shakes, and that vicious cycle. I was in a position, when I quit, where I had to be hospitalized one way or the other." Goodman went on to say that he grew "tired of it" and wanted it to stop. He recalled "realizing how selfish it made me," noting he "had a lot of catching up to do" in terms of maturity, as he "was delaying my maturation by drinking." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I was overlooking real life," he said. "And it was great to see there was a life where I didn’t have to use anything to enjoy it." The "The Big Lebowski" actor has spoken about his weight loss journey in the past, telling The Rolling Stone in 2023 that he began incorporating boxing and daily walks into his routine. He shared at the time that his routine included "just an hour, hour and a half of hitting the mitts, hitting the bags, learning footwork." "I dug it. Yeah. Nobody’s going to get hurt, but it’s just hitting the mitts and trying to learn," he told the outlet. "I never got good enough where I would trust myself to spar because once I get whacked in the face, I don’t know if I wouldn’t lose it." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Goodman rose to fame playing the Conner family patriarch, Dan Conner, for nine seasons during the original run of "Roseanne." He later reprised the role in the 2018 reboot, and again in the spin-off show, "The Conners." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92ee12b01e86071e10185 Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction te 2026-10-21T21:30:09.633Z Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92edf2b01e86071e10166 Historic NYC Hotel Kicks Off Milestone Restoration 119 Years After Opening te 2026-10-21T21:30:07.733Z Historic NYC Hotel Kicks Off Milestone Restoration 119 Years After Opening The legendary 1907 hotel, which has hosted a string of celebrities, will be closed for several years for the restoration work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92c902b01e86071e1006a US pulls personnel from Saudi Arabia as kingdom comes under Houthi fire te 2026-10-21T21:20:16.018Z US pulls personnel from Saudi Arabia as kingdom comes under Houthi fire The Trump administration has ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as deadly Houthi attacks intensify across the kingdom, raising the stakes as President Donald Trump weighs direct military action against the Iran-backed group. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed Wednesday that the mandatory departure order applies only to Saudi Arabia, pushing back on reports that Washington was preparing a broader evacuation of diplomatic personnel across the Gulf. "The U.S. Department of State issued an ordered departure for non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia only," Pigott said. HOW SAUDI ARABIA'S DEFENSE VULNERABILITIES COULD BECOME TRUMP'S PROBLEM AMID HOUTHI ONSLAUGHT The order comes amid a surge in Houthi missile and drone attacks that has left civilians dead, disrupted air travel and sent Saudi Arabia scrambling for additional missile defenses. "Iranian-supported Houthis have increasingly engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions," Pigott added. President Donald Trump is weighing whether to launch direct U.S. military strikes against the Houthis, whose expanding missile and drone campaign has increasingly threatened Saudi cities, airports and energy infrastructure. Houthi strikes and attempted strikes on Saudi Arabia more than doubled in a single week this month, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, with airports in Riyadh, Jizan, Najran, Dammam and Abha targeted since Oct. 5. The deadliest barrage struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300. SAUDI ARABIA ON EDGE: ICONIC KINGDOM CENTRE SENDS WORKERS HOME AMID HOUTHI ATTACKS The escalating attacks have prompted Saudi Arabia to seek additional military support from its allies. Britain announced Tuesday that it would deploy Typhoon fighter jets to help defend Saudi cities and critical infrastructure, while Egypt is assisting the kingdom and Israel has offered to help. Riyadh has also asked Washington for additional missile interceptors, though U.S. officials have warned that global demand is straining available supplies. "I also talked to Saudi Arabia today; they'd like interceptors. Israel would like interceptors. We would like interceptors. Every country in the world would like interceptors," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday. Rubio described the weapons as "probably the most in-demand product right now in the defense field," acknowledging that the United States must balance requests from allies against its own military requirements. The growing threat has exposed the difficulty of defending Saudi Arabia's vast territory against relatively inexpensive missiles and drones, even with some of the world's most sophisticated air defenses. "Saudi Arabia is a huge geography to protect, and this speaks to a larger threat we're facing globally: a relatively small nonstate actor can pose a serious challenge to even a sophisticated and extremely expensive military," Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House, told Fox News Digital in an interview published Wednesday. "The Houthis can impose enormous costs without having to spend very much themselves," he said. Trump has left open the possibility of direct military intervention against the Houthis, telling reporters earlier this month that the U.S. could join Saudi strikes against the group. "We may. We're gonna look at it," Trump said. "We'll make a decision. We move very quickly." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The U.S. conducted a roughly two-month bombing campaign against Houthi targets in Yemen in 2025 before Trump halted the operation following an Oman-brokered agreement. The U.S. continues to provide intelligence and targeting support to Saudi Arabia as Trump weighs whether to launch another round of strikes against the Houthis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92c8d2b01e86071e10057 Maricopa County election HQ locked down briefly due to ‘suspicious activity’ te 2026-10-21T21:20:13.520Z Maricopa County election HQ locked down briefly due to ‘suspicious activity’ News crews gather outside the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center for the 2024 Election in Maricopa County on Nov. 5, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. A special prosecutor is looking into whether employees in the Maricopa County Recorder's Office broke the law by allegedly removing materials from the vote tabulation center amid a local election earlier this year. (Photo by Courtney Pedroza for Votebeat) The Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center went into a brief lockdown Wednesday afternoon due to “suspicious activity” that an election worker observed in a nearby building.  The lockdown happened at approximately 12:30 p.m., leading to the building being put on lockdown for about half an hour, according to a statement released by the Maricopa County Elections Department.  “As a precautionary measure, MCTEC was put on lockdown for a brief period of time while local law enforcement investigated the activity,” Elections Department spokeswoman Jennifer Liewer said in a statement. “Law enforcement determined there was no threat and MCTEC resumed regular operations at 1 pm.” The lockdown comes on the heels of multiple election officials across the country, including in Arizona, receiving envelopes containing an unknown white powder. Similar envelopes were also sent to prominent Democratic elected officials.  Threats against election officials have escalated in recent years, both nationally and locally, as unfounded accusations of voter fraud from Republican elected officials and far-right influencers have fueled extremists to threaten officials or commit crimes, such as burning drop boxes, to stop the imagined fraud.  Arizona has seen a significant drain of qualified election workers due to the increased threats, as the state has been a focal point for false fraud claims. The Grand Canyon State saw the most losses of any western state on its election workforce in the past few years.  MCTEC is also no stranger to this, as it was at the forefront of election conspiracy theorists’ furor after President Donald Trump’s loss in 2020.  This is a developing story and will be updated as new information comes in. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92c872b01e86071e10039 New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots te 2026-10-21T21:20:07.400Z New Rules in North Carolina Threaten Thousands of Mail Ballots County election officials have rejected ballots for such issues as an unsealed “inner” envelope. Voting rights groups are urging voters to fix their ballots or vote in other ways. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92c852b01e86071e10003 Meta says Muse has over 10M users, with shopping a top activity te 2026-10-21T21:20:05.231Z Meta says Muse has over 10M users, with shopping a top activity Meta Muse users are adopting the app for shopping and personal productivity, the company said during Q3 earnings. The AI app now has over 10M users. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92c832b01e86071e0fffa TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know  te 2026-10-21T21:20:03.441Z TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know  TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92a3a2b01e86071e0ffa6 WNBA anthem controversy sparks calls to bar players who don't stand from Team USA's Olympic roster te 2026-10-21T21:10:18.663Z WNBA anthem controversy sparks calls to bar players who don't stand from Team USA's Olympic roster The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court for the national anthem before the first two games of the WNBA Finals. Now Riley Gaines is arguing that those decisions should carry consequences when athletes seek to represent the United States internationally. Gaines initially weighed in while sharing OutKick’s video of the Game 2 anthem absence. "It’s my personal opinion that if you kneel for the flag and what it represents, you shouldn’t be able to represent the USA at the Olympics," Gaines wrote on X. DREAM, VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM IN WNBA FINALS GAME 2 DESPITE RULEBOOK REQUIREMENT In a statement to OutKick, Gaines expanded her argument to players who leave the court to avoid the anthem. "The American flag and our national anthem do not represent whichever political party or administration happens to be in power. They represent the American people, our shared identity, the freedoms we enjoy, and the generations of men and women who fought, sacrificed and died to preserve those freedoms," Gaines said. "Players who leave the court specifically to avoid the national anthem are making a deliberate statement. They are free to do so, of course. Free speech includes the freedom to withhold respect." "But I’m of the mind that choice has consequences when the same athletes later seek the honor of representing the United States on the international stage." Neither Finals team nor the WNBA has answered OutKick’s questions about the anthem absences. Nor has the NBA, whose commissioner, Adam Silver, is helping lead the search for the WNBA’s next commissioner. NBA STAYS SILENT ON WNBA FINALS TEAMS SKIPPING NATIONAL ANTHEM IN GAMES 1 AND 2 Gaines said patriotism does not require blind allegiance to a political party or pretending America is without flaws. But she argued that athletes seeking to represent the country should be judged on how they treat its anthem. "If an athlete treats standing for the anthem as optional or objectionable during the WNBA season, it is reasonable to question whether they are prepared to accept the full weight of representing the country when the spotlight is global," she said. Former Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones called Tuesday for players from both teams to lose their eligibility to represent the United States in Olympic basketball. Jones wrote that those players "should be ineligible to play on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team." Reese and Howard were both named to Team USA’s 2026 Women’s World Cup roster. The Dream announced their selections in August, noting that they became the first two players in franchise history selected together for the United States at a five-on-five Women’s World Cup or Olympics. Golden State had no players on that U.S. World Cup roster, but Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase served as a U.S. assistant coach. Golden State star Gabby Williams represents France. Both Reese and Howard stood for the national anthem while representing the United States at September’s FIBA Women’s World Cup. AMERICA'S WOMEN'S BASKETBALL EPIC REACHES CLIMAX WITH NATIONAL UNITY ON THE LINE IN FIBA WORLD CUP FINAL But representing the United States internationally comes with an extra responsibility to show respect for the country at home. And that responsibility doesn't disappear when the USA jersey comes off and the WNBA jersey goes on. Staying off the court while the anthem plays during the WNBA Finals falls short of the standard we should expect from athletes entrusted with representing this country. Former ESPN anchor Sage Steele also criticized the league in a social media video. Steele accused the WNBA’s players, coaches and leadership of disrespecting the country by leaving the court for the anthem. "So are they free to express themselves the way they want? Absolutely. But there’s a cost to it," Steele said. "And I just hope they realize that this constant lack of respect is going to turn fans away forever. They’re not going to come back, and it’s going to be their own fault," Steele added. Players are free to express themselves, but as Steele noted, that freedom can come with a price. We're not calling for the players to be jailed. The First Amendment limits the government’s power to restrict speech, but it doesn’t require fans to support those choices or critics to stay quiet. We have the right to express our disapproval, too. Both Finals teams were off the floor during the anthem before Saturday’s opener and Monday’s Game 2 at Chase Center. In both games, the players returned within seconds of the performance ending. The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook includes a provision calling for players, coaches and trainers to stand and line up in a dignified posture along the sidelines or foul line during the national anthem. OutKick contacted the WNBA and both teams after Game 1, followed up Sunday and again Tuesday. The inquiries sought explanations for the absences, clarification of the league’s anthem requirements and the teams’ plans for Game 3 on Wednesday night in Atlanta. Those questions remain unanswered. For Gaines, the responsibility goes beyond a WNBA pregame routine. "Wearing the USA jersey is not a private entitlement that comes with athletic success. It is a public responsibility," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad92a2e2b01e86071e0ff65 JJ McCarthy Reveals He Talked to Jaxson Dart After Securing Giants' QB1 Job te 2026-10-21T21:10:06.636Z JJ McCarthy Reveals He Talked to Jaxson Dart After Securing Giants' QB1 Job JJ McCarthy said he spoke with Jaxson Dart after securing the New York Giants' starting quarterback job before Week 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad928022b01e86071e0ff02 Natasha Lyonne accused of ‘going full MAGA’ after Trump posts spark backlash te 2026-10-21T21:00:50.981Z Natasha Lyonne accused of ‘going full MAGA’ after Trump posts spark backlash Natasha Lyonne sparked debate over her political views after appearing to express a preference for President Donald Trump over Vice President JD Vance. The "Russian Doll" actress reacted to a video showing a protester interrupting Vance and calling for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Lyonne criticized Vance and said she preferred Trump to the vice president. "Sketchy mofo - prefer trump - this s--- is even scarier - don’t really know how we arrived at this aesthetic as baseline normal, but c’est la dominoes, etc. Octavia Butler was a soothsayer. Grimey times," Lyonne wrote in response to the video. NATASHA LYONNE JOKES HER PLANE REMOVAL WAS A ‘PERFORMANCE ART PIECE’ AFTER BIZARRE INCIDENT The 47-year-old actress' remark that she would "prefer Trump" prompted questions about her political views, with some social media users interpreting the comment as support for Trump and others suggesting she was simply expressing a preference for him over Vance. Lyonne fueled further speculation Tuesday when she reposted a message from Trump thanking Elon Musk for pledging to donate SpaceX stock to millions of American children through Trump Accounts. She added four emojis — a rocket, a saluting face, a sun and a smiling face with sunglasses — without offering a written explanation. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Natasha Lyonne going full MAGA is depressing as hell," one user wrote. Another commenter mocked the backlash, posting: "Natasha Lyonne drops four emojis on a Trump post and the left is already planning her cancellation. Tolerance at its finest." DEBRA MESSING SAYS COST OF LIVING, SUBWAY VIOLENCE PUSHED HER TO BACK TRUMP-ENDORSED REPUBLICAN The posts drew conflicting interpretations from social media users, with some questioning Lyonne's apparent preference for Trump and others cautioning against assuming her political views solely from her posts. One user wrote, "'Prefer Trump'? Why? ..." Others questioned why the post was being interpreted as support for the president. "How … are y'all reading this like she actually likes trump." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Another commenter defended Lyonne, writing, "Can people on this app be normal for like five minutes … this is crazy, I feel like I’m going insane. Is everyone okay?" PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE One user asked, "So is Natasha Lyonne MAGA now or am I misreading her posts?" Lyonne replied with two words: "Not maga." Fox News Digital has reached out to Lyonne and the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad927ea2b01e86071e0fec1 Green Card Marriage Scam Brought in Hundreds of Thousands Each Year: DOJ te 2026-10-21T21:00:26.172Z Green Card Marriage Scam Brought in Hundreds of Thousands Each Year: DOJ The case comes as the Trump admin tightens immigration enforcement, a shift one suspect acknowledged, the criminal complaint said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad927e22b01e86071e0feb8 Giants QB Jameis Winston Responds to Getting Benched in Favor of JJ McCarthy te 2026-10-21T21:00:18.782Z Giants QB Jameis Winston Responds to Getting Benched in Favor of JJ McCarthy New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston reacted to losing his starting job to JJ McCarthy heading into Week 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad927d92b01e86071e0fe98 Year-old AI lab Flapping Airplanes raises $1B at a $6B valuation te 2026-10-21T21:00:09.766Z Year-old AI lab Flapping Airplanes raises $1B at a $6B valuation Just 9 months after raising an $180 million seed round, Flapping Airplanes has landed $1 billion Series A for its mission to build AI models "without ingesting half the internet." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad925a12b01e86071e0fdd9 Gambling Hotline Ex-Director Stole $1.5M to Feed Betting Habit, Prosecutors Say te 2026-10-21T20:50:41.961Z Gambling Hotline Ex-Director Stole $1.5M to Feed Betting Habit, Prosecutors Say Philip L. Sullivan started running the Florida hotline in 2025, a year after he was accused of stealing from a previous employer. He was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9258d2b01e86071e0fdba Jacob Misiorowski Makes Plea to Brewers Fans Before World Series Start te 2026-10-21T20:50:21.449Z Jacob Misiorowski Makes Plea to Brewers Fans Before World Series Start Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski said he feeds off the crowd energy to lock in on the pitcher's mound. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad923462b01e86071e0fd7b Minneapolis restaurant that offered free meals to protest ICE raids announces closure te 2026-10-21T20:40:38.996Z Minneapolis restaurant that offered free meals to protest ICE raids announces closure Modern Times Café, a Minneapolis restaurant that attempted to eliminate prices, has announced that it will be closing for good by the end of the year. "For the last six years, I’ve been trying to prove that Modern Times can continue to exist," owner Dylan Alverson wrote on social media on Saturday. "I’ve exhausted every option without compromising the core fundamentals that make Modern Times what it is." He added that he plans to spend the next two months celebrating the 16-year-old business and discussing ways for a business like his to continue. "The only way for places like Modern Times to exist in the future is to actively challenge the reasons why it can no longer exist," Alverson wrote. Alverson previously announced on Instagram in January that his business, which rebranded as Post Modern Times, would operate as a "free and donation based restaurant" where everyone would be welcome "except ICE" in protest of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations happening in his state, in response partly to the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. MINNESOTA SENATE VOTES TO BAN ICE FROM WEARING MASKS, ALLOW RESIDENTS TO SUE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS "We absolutely cannot go on as we have. I am sick of generating money for the soldiers in our streets and for a government that won't protect us — a government who is actively inflicting daily harm on its citizens," Alverson wrote. "Effective tomorrow we are done making money for the fascists that occupy our city." The decision was made after Pretti was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents. The Modern Times Café operated without prices for about six months until it briefly closed in July. The establishment returned to using prices once the store reopened in August but announced that it would continue serving 25 free meals per day. By October, Alverson told The New York Times that he was operating under a "zero profit margin," hoping that his place could be used as a model for other restaurants. BELOVED LA RESTAURANT HIT WITH SOCIAL MEDIA BACKLASH AFTER OWNERS SPOKE POSITIVELY ABOUT TESLA ‘WE’RE BACK TO COVID’: MINNESOTA RESTAURANT OWNERS SAY ICE ENFORCEMENT IS CRIPPLING THEIR BUSINESSES "If I can create a fundraising mechanism that can raise money to provide hospitality, we can take that program and add restaurants to it," Alverson said. However, he acknowledged that the process was taxing for his staff and led to customers waiting up to two hours for a meal, half of which would usually be given for free. Neighbors also expressed concerns that homeless and drug-addicted people would take advantage of the offer. In a comment to Fox News Digital, Alverson stood by his remarks to The New York Times and suggested that the bigger issue was other restaurants that were struggling. "I think a bigger question right now is how many independent restaurants are close to collapse?" Alverson said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad923332b01e86071e0fd37 Patriots’ Offensive Line Gets Angry When Drake Maye Does This 1 Thing te 2026-10-21T20:40:19.772Z Patriots’ Offensive Line Gets Angry When Drake Maye Does This 1 Thing You know it’s about to get spicy when someone says “sometimes, they get mad at me” in a conversation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad923302b01e86071e0fd2e Rams Get Bad News on Key Defensive Piece Days Before Raiders Game te 2026-10-21T20:40:16.152Z Rams Get Bad News on Key Defensive Piece Days Before Raiders Game The Los Angeles Rams have placed defensive end Kobie Turner on injured reserve before their game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9232d2b01e86071e0fd25 Rob Gronkowski Delivers Strong Drake Maye Stance Before Patriots-Bears Clash te 2026-10-21T20:40:13.200Z Rob Gronkowski Delivers Strong Drake Maye Stance Before Patriots-Bears Clash Rob Gronkowski made his stance very clear on quarterback Drake Maye before the Patriots face Caleb Williams and the Bears. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad923292b01e86071e0fd1c John Harbaugh Names the Giants' Official Starting QB vs Texans te 2026-10-21T20:40:09.924Z John Harbaugh Names the Giants' Official Starting QB vs Texans Coach John Harbaugh was between starting Jameis Winston again, or giving J.J. McCarthy his first start of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad923242b01e86071e0fcfc Tesla stars Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43% te 2026-10-21T20:40:04.554Z Tesla stars Optimus robot production in California as profit falls 43% Tesla's revenue was flat and its expenses skyrocketed as it pressed the accelerator on its Optimus robots, AI, and autonomous driving. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad920d22b01e86071e0fcb3 Pro-Israel Lobby Puts Rare Money Behind Republican to Thwart El-Sayed te 2026-10-21T20:30:10.950Z Pro-Israel Lobby Puts Rare Money Behind Republican to Thwart El-Sayed The group generally supports Democrats, but it has spent heavily against Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel. Its general election spending comes after initial concerns from the campaign of Mike Rogers, the Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad920d02b01e86071e0fc94 Ravens Urged to Sign Former Giants WR to Bolster Offense te 2026-10-21T20:30:08.822Z Ravens Urged to Sign Former Giants WR to Bolster Offense The Baltimore Ravens are being urged to sign former New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slatyon to improve their offense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad920ce2b01e86071e0fc74 Recursive launches Flint, a laptop coding model it says was largely built by AI te 2026-10-21T20:30:06.508Z Recursive launches Flint, a laptop coding model it says was largely built by AI Startup Recursive has released Flint, a free, laptop-sized coding model built largely by its own AI research system, as an early test of AI that improves itself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad91e782b01e86071e0fc10 Pope Leo Health Update: No Further Treatment Planned After Cancer Confirmed te 2026-10-21T20:20:08.132Z Pope Leo Health Update: No Further Treatment Planned After Cancer Confirmed Final tests show Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer was localized, and Vatican doctors say he needs no further treatment after surgery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad91e742b01e86071e0fbf0 Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures te 2026-10-21T20:20:04.739Z Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more cuts could follow as the company looks to improve its finances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad91c3a2b01e86071e0fbc9 Jessie James Decker's family beach photo leaves fans stunned by their matching six-pack abs te 2026-10-21T20:10:34.714Z Jessie James Decker's family beach photo leaves fans stunned by their matching six-pack abs The Decker's latest family beach photo has fans noticing a striking family resemblance. The 38-year-old country singer shared a series of photos from a Florida getaway with her husband, former NFL star Eric Decker, and their four children. But it was the family's matching athletic physiques that quickly caught followers' attention. In one photo, Jessie posed in a patterned string bikini alongside her shirtless husband and their children on a white-sand beach beneath a bright blue sky. JESSIE JAMES DECKER SHOWS OFF TONED BIKINI BODY AFTER MONTHS LONG FITNESS TRANSFORMATION LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Eric, wearing red swim trunks and sunglasses, held their youngest son, Denver, while their three older children, Vivianne, Eric Jr. and Forrest, gathered around them. "Fall Break🍁🌊🏰☀️," Jessie captioned the joint Instagram post with her husband. The family snapshot quickly drew a wave of playful comments from followers who couldn't help noticing the Deckers' defined abs. "The entire family literally has washboard abs what the heck 😂🙌❤️," one person wrote. KELSEA BALLERINI FLAUNTS HER ABS IN RED BIKINI AS SHE RINGS IN HER 33RD BIRTHDAY "Geezus everyone in this picture has abs 😂😂 I'm very intimidated by your family loll😂," another commented. One follower joked, "Oh look it's the Abdams Family. 😂 Beautiful family! 🥰" Another chimed in, "Just passing out the abs like you're Oprah! 🔥" Others wondered whether the family's athletic builds were simply a matter of genetics. "Can I join the family just to get some of your genetics please 😂," one person asked. HILARIA BALDWIN EXPLAINS HOW SHE STAYS FIT RAISING 7 KIDS WITH ‘BATHROOM WORKOUTS’ AND AN UNEXPECTED DIET Jessie and Eric also posed for a few photos of their own during the beach getaway. Jessie also shared a playful shot of herself wrapping her arms around Eric as they posed near the water. The former NFL wide receiver wore bright red swim trunks while Jessie smiled in her patterned bikini and sunglasses. Another image captured the couple sharing a kiss while sitting together on the beach at sunset. The family also visited a Disney theme park, where Jessie and Eric posed for a photo with their four children. Jessie wore a black athletic outfit with Minnie Mouse ears, while Eric kept things casual in a gray T-shirt and baseball cap. The family getaway comes as Jessie promotes her latest cookbook, "The Secret Sauce," which she co-wrote with her mother and sister. Earlier this month, the country singer spoke exclusively with Fox News Digital about the family traditions she prioritizes despite their busy schedules. "Something that I'll always protect is sitting down at the dinner table all together and eating and just talking about our day," Jessie told Fox News Digital. Jessie also revealed that she won over her husband with her cooking shortly after they began dating. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I mean, we all know he loves the jambalaya. That's how I sealed the deal and had him fall in love with me after one weekend," she said. More than 13 years into their marriage, the couple continues to make family time a priority. "Those moments will just always be my favorite, and no matter what life brings, we always find our way at that dinner table," Jessie said. The singer recently released "The Secret Sauce," a family cookbook co-written with her mother, Karen Parker, and sister, Sydney Rae Bass. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Eric also helped promote Jessie's latest cookbook, "The Secret Sauce," by posing in nude-colored underwear and making playful food jokes in an Instagram video. The former NFL star has done similar promotions for her previous cookbooks. Fox News Digital's Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad91c2a2b01e86071e0fba0 George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas te 2026-10-21T20:10:18.433Z George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed “deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record” and said he voted for James Talarico, the Democrat running for Senate in Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad91c252b01e86071e0fb82 Mercedes Cookie Cutter-ing Today's Cars, Showing Its Future te 2026-10-21T20:10:13.680Z Mercedes Cookie Cutter-ing Today's Cars, Showing Its Future Mercedes-Benz employing a cookie cutter-like approach to save capital while still delivering what customers are asking for. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad91c202b01e86071e0fb79 New Mexico Targets Two Epstein Associates, Alleges Role in Trafficking te 2026-10-21T20:10:08.117Z New Mexico Targets Two Epstein Associates, Alleges Role in Trafficking The lawsuit comes as New Mexico separately investigates Epstein and his associates at Zorro Ranch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad919e12b01e86071e0fa75 NFL player Cordarrelle Patterson arrested after wife alleges he grabbed her, left bruises on her arm te 2026-10-21T20:00:33.547Z NFL player Cordarrelle Patterson arrested after wife alleges he grabbed her, left bruises on her arm Four-time Pro Bowl running back Cordarrelle Patterson was arrested over the weekend on charges stemming from an alleged domestic dispute with his wife that left her bruised. Patterson's wife told police that the former return specialist grabbed her hair and left arm, leaving her fearing for her children's and her own safety, TMZ reported, citing an arrest warrant. Officers came to the house and found bruising on her arm, TMZ said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The couple got married in 2024 and share three children. They have been together since 2014. Patterson was taken to the Sevier County jail in Tennessee and was released on a $1,000 bond. He was smiling in his mugshot. TJ WATT'S WIFE BREAKS RANKS WITH NFL MARCH TOWARD PARIS GAME QUESTIONING HOW PLAYING THERE MAKES SENSE The 35-year-old was the 29th overall pick out of Tennessee in 2013 to the Minnesota Vikings, where he spent four seasons. He then spent time with the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers. Patterson is the all-time leader in kick returns for touchdowns with nine. He's led the NFL three times in yards per return and has been a First-team All-Pro returner four times, most recently in 2020 with the Bears. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER He was released by the Steelers during training camp in 2025 and has not signed anywhere since. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad919d32b01e86071e0fa38 Commanders Hire Former NFL Interim HC Amid Dan Quinn Uncertainty te 2026-10-21T20:00:19.250Z Commanders Hire Former NFL Interim HC Amid Dan Quinn Uncertainty The Washington Commanders brought in a former interim head coach amid questions about Dan Quinn's future with the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad919cf2b01e86071e0fa2f Russell Wilson Not a Fan of the Giants’ Plan for JJ McCarthy, Jameis Winston te 2026-10-21T20:00:15.430Z Russell Wilson Not a Fan of the Giants’ Plan for JJ McCarthy, Jameis Winston Russell Wilson weighed in on the Giants’ Jameis Winston vs. J.J. McCarthy QB call. Why his take hits close to home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad919cb2b01e86071e0fa26 Trump Faces Supermajority Disapproval on Gas Prices 2 Weeks Before Midterms te 2026-10-21T20:00:11.646Z Trump Faces Supermajority Disapproval on Gas Prices 2 Weeks Before Midterms A New York Times/Siena poll found that 73 percent of voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of gas prices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad919c62b01e86071e0fa07 GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers te 2026-10-21T20:00:06.829Z GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GM’s fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture that will debut in 2028 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad917832b01e86071e0f9dc Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say te 2026-10-21T19:50:27.207Z Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say Pope Leo XIV will need no further treatment for lung cancer after final tests confirmed the disease was localized, his doctors said Wednesday. The tumor removed Oct. 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said. A subsequent cancer assessment confirmed that "no further treatment is necessary," the doctors said. The findings followed testing of the removed tumor and an additional assessment of the pope’s need for further care. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad917812b01e86071e0f9d3 Vols fans set noise record and terrify Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Tiff Ann's Halloween costume & Danica stumps! te 2026-10-21T19:50:25.643Z Vols fans set noise record and terrify Alabama's Kalen DeBoer, Tiff Ann's Halloween costume & Danica stumps! 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news, and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. Another October Hump Day is here, folks. This is No. 3 of the month, with just one left. Before you know it, we'll all be basting turkeys and hanging lights. It goes fast. Soak it all in. Don't take a single day for granted, because we're in the final stages of the greatest month of the year. World Series on deck. NBA is back. Midweek college football is hitting on all cylinders at the moment. Hockey in full swing. The NFL is currently sending teams to Paris for reasons I still can't figure out. NFL MONITORS FRANCE STREET VIOLENCE BEFORE SAINTS-STEELERS GAME NEAR PARIS WITH A MAJOR DECISION LOOMING Just an amazing time to be alive right now if you're a sports fan. It doesn't get much better than this. Let's roll. Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where the Neyland Stadium crowd last weekend had Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer seeing GHOSTS in the fourth quarter. Goodness. Brutal look here for the head coach of the Crimson Tide. Saban would NEVER! What else? I've got Danica Patrick back on the campaign trail, Tiffani Amber Thiessen gives her Halloween costume a test drive, and a hypothetical college football question worth your time today. Sound good? Good! OK, grab you your favorite Back to the Future movie to celebrate Back to the Future Day, and settle in for a Hump Day 'Cap! That's right. Today is the day any Back to the Future fan worth his or her salt knows like the back of their hand. October 21 (2015). They thought we'd have flying cars back in the '80s when they made this movie, and, to be fair, we're getting closer. Did y'all see what Elon cooked up over the weekend? The ROADSTER! Yeah, we're not far off! About 11 years later than Doc McFly envisioned, but still, not bad. As for the franchise itself ... I've said for years that Back to the Future is one of the greatest trilogies of all time. That's right — all time. It's also one of those rare ones where the middle movie is the best of the three. That's hard to do. It's rare. And BTTF pulled it off all those years ago. Impressive. What a dynasty. OK, let's get this class started with another dynasty that, sadly, feels a bit old in 2026: The Alabama Crimson Tide. Amazing. Poor Kalen DeBoer. He looked just miserable last weekend in Knoxville, and that video — coupled with the apparent record the Vols broke — makes it even worse. As for the decibel record itself ... Tennessee claims it now owns the highest on record at 130.3. Some folks on the internet aren't so sure. I've seen fans point to the LSU-'Bama game in 2022 at 133, and some random Nebraska game in 1992 at 133.6. The Vols, however, maintain last Saturday's third-down sack tops 'em all. From the official release: No crowd pops were louder than during a huge sequence in the third quarter with the Vols leading 19-10. Defensive end Tyree Weathersby recorded a sack on second down with 3:56 remaining in the stanza. The ensuing play, the Crimson Tide committed a delay of game penalty that made it third-and-16. Neyland Stadium experienced 130.3 decibels (dBA peak) on field level for a noise event that lasted seven seconds during that sequence, which was the highest scientifically verified decibel crowd event in college football history. Alabama was called for a false start one play later.  For what it's worth, the highest decibel level for any sporting event on record took place at a Monday Night Football game at Arrowhead Stadium back in 2014, according to the folks over at earpeace.com. True story. Argue away! And when you're done debating that, take a look at this little hypothetical question making the internet rounds today and tell me where you land: So, for me, this one is insanely easy ... It's Kirby Smart at Nebraska, right? Feel like Kirby would turn Nebraska into a powerhouse in Year 1. Two years tops. I don't even think Matt Rhule is a good coach, and he somehow has Nebraska at 5-2 right now (should be 6-1, maybe 7-0). As for the others ... Curt Cignetti at Iowa would be No. 2, followed by ... Marcus Freeman at Michigan? I don't know. The rest of that list looks like a disaster to me. Lincoln Riley at Texas would just be Sark 2.0. Ryan Day at Northwestern would be hilarious, and Deion Sanders at USC would be the most entertaining, but also the most combustible. Anyway, let me know! Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a big Hump Day night. First up? It's officially election SZN, which means Danica Patrick is back on the Trump Train. Choo-choo! "I wish you could all have just 5 minutes with @potus! He is so easy to talk to and SO fun to listen to! He’s a great story teller… funny and obviously interesting. He is also very curious what your opinion is pertaining to any topic. And of course he is really into sports, which I love!" Patrick said in her post, which included several pictures from the 2024 elections featuring Trump and the ex-NASCAR star. Anyone else here beyond exhausted by all the election stuff? It's just brutal. I got 7 phone calls/texts this morning alone from candidates asking A) for money, or B) for me to "take a short survey" so they could see where things stand. There are signs EVERYWHERE in my town right now. Everywhere. On every street corner. In front of every store. Below every stoplight. And don't get me started on the commercials. Goodness gracious, the commercials. It's nonstop. If I have to see Byron Donalds shoot hoops with his kids one more time, I'm going to lose it. You're gonna win Florida, Byron. I promise! Give us a break!! Next? On the way out, I'd be remiss if I didn't take a minute and wish a happy 15-year anniversary to what I consider one of the pivotal moments in the history of college football ... Pure cinema. Man, I miss the Pac-12 After Dark. What an amazing time that was. We had it all, and now it's basically reduced to nothing. The fake ref in that video? He goes by Jacen Lankow — an Arizona alum who is now a household name in Tucson. From Tucson.com, which chronicled the event in real time: CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE With four seconds left before halftime and the Wildcats leading 42-7, Lankow — a UA senior — ran onto the field dressed as a game official, whistled a play dead, yelled "ball, ball, ball," attempted to grab the football from the umpire — and then bolted from midfield to the north end zone while simultaneously ripping his costume off to reveal a Speedo. This was a Halloween prank from the then-senior. He bought a ref outfit from the costume store across the street. He counterfeited an all-access field pass using Microsoft Paint. Microsoft Paint! THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The brawl, of course, had nothing to do with this prank. Nada. It was a completely separate event. Those were the good old days. OK, that's it for today. Good Hump Day, everyone. Let's keep going strong into the back-half of the week. Halloween ain't far off, you know? SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Speaking of ... let's end the day with Tiffani Amber giving us a little sneak peak of her costume. Well done. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9177f2b01e86071e0f9bd Supreme Court blocks Trump admin plan to forcibly detransition federal inmates te 2026-10-21T19:50:23.112Z Supreme Court blocks Trump admin plan to forcibly detransition federal inmates The U.S. Supreme Court on April 9, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to implement a rule that would terminate gender-affirming care for transgender people incarcerated in federal prisons.  It means a lower court order that blocked the policy from going into effect will remain in place for now, and gender-affirming healthcare for transgender inmates will continue.  “This is a critical ruling for our clients and all transgender people in Bureau of Prisons custody,” Li Nowlin-Sohl, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project, said in a statement. “The denial of medically necessary health care, including gender-affirming health care, to people in prison is a violation of their fundamental constitutional rights.”   The order did not give an explanation. But conservative Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas noted that they would have sided with the Trump administration’s request to stop treatments by lifting a lower court’s injunction.  The block has been in place since June 2025 by the District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit stems from President Donald Trump’s executive order that prevented the Bureau of Prisons from providing gender-affirming care to transgender inmates. In response, the American Civil Liberties Union sued, representing roughly 1,000 transgender inmates who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, which is treated with gender-affirming care such as hormone therapy and other care.  The class action lawsuit was filed first by two transgender men and one transgender woman at federal prisons in Florida, Minnesota and New Jersey. The suit argued that the policy violated the Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishment.  In a brief to the Supreme Court, the Trump administration argued that it rejects recommendations from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, previously followed by the Bureau of Prisons. The Department of Justice contended the recommendations “did not reflect the latest scientific information,” and that the prior policy “raised security and prison-administration concerns that outweighed whatever limited benefits they had.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad917782b01e86071e0f992 Former Chiefs Defensive Lineman Allen Bailey Dead at 37 te 2026-10-21T19:50:16.267Z Former Chiefs Defensive Lineman Allen Bailey Dead at 37 Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Allen Bailey was found dead in his Florida home on Monday at age 37. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad917762b01e86071e0f989 Celtics' Jayson Tatum Reacts to His Brutal Season-Opening Shooting Performance te 2026-10-21T19:50:14.592Z Celtics' Jayson Tatum Reacts to His Brutal Season-Opening Shooting Performance Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had a brutal shooting day in Tuesday's season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad917742b01e86071e0f980 Todd Bowles Gives Timeline for Decision on Baker Mayfield's Return te 2026-10-21T19:50:12.739Z Todd Bowles Gives Timeline for Decision on Baker Mayfield's Return The Buccaneers quarterback has been out since Week 3 after he dislocated his right thumb. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad917722b01e86071e0f977 Elena Kagan Trashes Conservative SCOTUS Justices' 'Misconceived' Theory te 2026-10-21T19:50:10.963Z Elena Kagan Trashes Conservative SCOTUS Justices' 'Misconceived' Theory Justice Kagan warned the conservative-led Court has created “a democracy that does not work as well as it should." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad917712b01e86071e0f96e Mavericks Post Emotional Video Message for Kyrie Irving Celebrating His Return te 2026-10-21T19:50:09.218Z Mavericks Post Emotional Video Message for Kyrie Irving Celebrating His Return The Dallas Mavericks posted an emotional video message celebrating the return of point guard Kyrie Irving. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9176f2b01e86071e0f965 Angels Make Decision About Manager Kurt Suzuki's Future With Team te 2026-10-21T19:50:07.438Z Angels Make Decision About Manager Kurt Suzuki's Future With Team The former MLB player just completed his first season as a manager, and the Angels posted 100 losses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9176d2b01e86071e0f95c Bears Announce Decision on RB Kyle Monangai for 'TNF' Matchup te 2026-10-21T19:50:05.542Z Bears Announce Decision on RB Kyle Monangai for 'TNF' Matchup The Chicago Bears will be without running back Kyle Monangai for the third straight game as the team ruled him out in Week 7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9176b2b01e86071e0f93d Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in case related to Cambridge Analytica scandal te 2026-10-21T19:50:03.335Z Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in case related to Cambridge Analytica scandal The payout is related to a recent trial involving the social media giant that revolved around its data privacy practices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9151a2b01e86071e0f8f7 Discovery of New Fake Pollster, Wedgewood, Puts a Spotlight on Trust in Surveys te 2026-10-21T19:40:10.152Z Discovery of New Fake Pollster, Wedgewood, Puts a Spotlight on Trust in Surveys A supposed pollster had released a series of midterm surveys that were picked up by well-known polling aggregators. But on Tuesday, the group acknowledged that almost all of its work was fake. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad915172b01e86071e0f8d9 Trump Rallies for Lindsey Graham's Sister While Eroding His Russia Legacy te 2026-10-21T19:40:07.690Z Trump Rallies for Lindsey Graham's Sister While Eroding His Russia Legacy Trump rallies for Darline Graham days after waiving the Russia sanctions law her late brother Lindsey Graham fought to pass. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad915152b01e86071e0f8d0 Warriors' Steve Kerr Teases Joint Retirement With Draymond Green, Stephen Curry te 2026-10-21T19:40:05.756Z Warriors' Steve Kerr Teases Joint Retirement With Draymond Green, Stephen Curry Could the trio of Golden State Warriors legends ride off into the sunset together? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad915132b01e86071e0f8b2 While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat te 2026-10-21T19:40:03.321Z While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat As Amazon blocks AI agents from shopping on its site, Walmart is taking the opposite approach, introducing new technology that lets AI agents make purchases on customers' behalf, with controls over spending and transaction approvals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad912e92b01e86071e0f889 Brian Kelly pins blame for Texas' offensive struggles on coach Steve Sarkisian, not Arch Manning te 2026-10-21T19:30:49.083Z Brian Kelly pins blame for Texas' offensive struggles on coach Steve Sarkisian, not Arch Manning The sky appears to be falling in Austin, Texas, with the Longhorns having suffered back-to-back losses. With Arch Manning being the starting quarterback for a Texas offense that ranks in the bottom half of the league, many are pointing at him as the lead culprit of the messy situation, but one former head coach is pointing the blame elsewhere. Just two weeks ago, Texas was the No. 1 team in the country and appeared to be a real threat to win a national title. Now, the Longhorns are just one loss away from virtually being eliminated from College Football Playoff contention, but the big picture of it all is that head coach Steve Sarkisian has simply not pushed Manning to take a step in the right direction. To put it simply, Manning has been average so far this season. He's 10th among SEC quarterbacks in completion percentage (63.9), 12th in passing yards (1,295), and ninth in touchdown passes (11). He has not been able to elevate his team's offense as much as many expected him to in what is now his fourth year in Austin. STEVE SARKISIAN VOWS TO 'EVALUATE EVERYTHING,' WON’T RULE OUT BENCHING ARCH MANNING AMID TEXAS' TWO-GAME SKID In Brian Kelly's opinion, the offensive struggles seen at Texas this season fall on the shoulders of the man who calls the plays, Sarkisian. "I think it’s on the play caller," Kelly told Danny Kanell on SiriusXM on Tuesday. "I think the play caller takes a lot of the responsibility. Look, he’s your quarterback. They’re not going back. I mean, they’re not going to bench him unless there’s just a total meltdown." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kelly, like the majority of others in and around college football, complimented Sarkisian's offensive mind, but claimed it may be time to make the game plan a bit simpler for Manning moving forward. "Coach Sarkisian is an outstanding play caller. He understands the game. He’s proven, seasoned, but sometimes there has to be that sit-down conversation," Kelly continued. "Say, ‘Look, we’re going to do what you can do and execute.’ And to your point, Danny, this is about accuracy and higher completion percentage. If we can run the ball with more effectiveness, if you add those two things to the Texas offense, they’re going to win the rest of their football games." Manning was only asked to throw the football 20 times during Texas' loss at home to Florida a week ago. He completed 14 of his passes, threw for one score, and didn't throw an interception in his team's 27-24 loss. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER LANE KIFFIN IS ALREADY GETTING HIS EXCUSES READY FOR LSU'S DISAPPOINTING REGULAR SEASON As Kelly alluded to, the Longhorns playing a more complementary style of offense could greatly benefit Manning. Texas rushed for just 99 yards against the Gators. On the flip side of Kelly's opinion, if the recipe for success six games into the season is to dumb down the offense for Manning, the Longhorns could be in for a long second half of the year. Texas takes on No. 7 Ole Miss this upcoming Saturday at home, with road contests against Missouri and LSU still looming as well. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad912e42b01e86071e0f880 James Talarico blames rise in GOP 'extremism' for prompting his 'God is non-binary,' six sexes remarks te 2026-10-21T19:30:44.649Z James Talarico blames rise in GOP 'extremism' for prompting his 'God is non-binary,' six sexes remarks Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico blamed Republican extremism for prompting some of his past controversial remarks during a new interview, including assertions that God is "nonbinary" and that there are six biological sexes, arguing that those weren't issues he ran for office to discuss. Talarico said that culture war issues became more prominent in the 2021 Texas state legislature and suggested Republicans were responsible for the increased attention to those topics. Talarico, in 2021, opposed a bill to ban men from women’s sports and claimed that "God is non-binary" while on the Austin, Texas, House floor. Additionally, in a Texas House Committee on Public Education hearing in 2021, he stated, "Modern science obviously recognizes that there are many more than two biological sexes; in fact, there are six." Talarico, who is running against Republican Ken Paxton in the state's closely watched U.S. Senate race, spoke to The New York Times' Michael Barbaro on the paper's "The Daily" podcast Tuesday. He said he felt compelled to fight what he described as Republican extremism at the time when asked about the comments. JAMES TALARICO ADMITS PAST COMMENTS 'MISSED THE MARK' WHEN CONFRONTED ON CLAIMS LIKE GOD IS 'NON-BINARY' "I was put in a position where I had to fight back against that extremism. So, you mentioned some of my comments on gender or on issues affecting trans people. It's not like I ran for the legislature to talk about these things. Again, if you go back to my first session, I wanted to talk about public education, which is why I ran in the first place," he said, pointing to other issues on which he ran. "It's kind of ironic that they're clipping these things to make it sound like I'm the one who was talking about this when, in reality, it was the Republican extremists at the Capitol who were obsessed with talking about trans issues, obsessed with talking about people's private parts. That wasn't me, that was them that changed," he said. DEM SCRAMBLES TO CHANGE TUNE ON TRANS ATHLETES AS TRUMP TARGETS PAST RECORD: ‘ANNIE TRANNIE’ Talarico was asked whether some Democratic positions on cultural issues around 2020 had gone too far. The Democratic Senate candidate said that at the national level, the party may have gone too far. But at the state level, specifically in Texas, he believed certain bills were targeting and harming his constituents. He pointed to Texas' abortion ban and legislation affecting the LGBTQ community. "These bills targeting LGBTQ people have real ramifications in our state, especially when they're written to be overly broad," he said. "I'm all for if we want to figure out when it's appropriate for a trans athlete to play in a sport. That's a policy discussion that we should have and an issue we should solve."  "But the bill that they were trying to pass, the bill they ultimately did pass, was a blanket ban in all cases," he continued. "It treated tee-ball the same as varsity baseball. And it's because their goal was to score political points off of the backs of a very small, vulnerable group of people in our state. And so, you know, my values haven't changed, but I was put in a position because of the rise in Republican extremism to defend my constituents." Barbaro asked Talarico if he subscribed to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and her assertion that so-called "Woke One" was "crazy" at a personal level. Talarico said he regretted not articulating his position in a "more straightforward way," but had no regrets about defending his constituents. JAMES TALARICO TORCHES BIDEN BORDER POLICIES IN STUNNING ATTACK AD AS PROGRESSIVE TRIES TO FLIP TEXAS BLUE "So, there's a lot that is said and, when you pull out maybe the most inarticulate of those things to make an attack ad. You know, I certainly regret not articulating my position more clearly, in a more straightforward way to say what I actually mean. And that's going to be true, you know, probably for my entire time in public service. I'm not a perfect person. None of us are. And so I'm going to always keep trying to improve how I talk about things so that I'm getting my point across," he said. Talarico added, "I wasn't making a large point about American politics or the Democratic Party. I'll leave those to the pundits and the commentators. All I was trying to say is that I've said things imperfectly, and I'm going to keep working on trying to communicate more clearly and effectively." Inez Stepman, senior policy and legal analyst at Independent Women, criticized Talarico's remarks. "The left is always pulling a bait and switch with cultural issues. They advanced policies that placed males on girls’ sports teams, in locker rooms, in women’s prisons, and tried to push anyone who objected to that insanity out of public life. Now, they say none of this ever existed or isn’t important. But they don’t change their policy or votes. Not a single Democrat on the federal level voted for a bill to keep men out of women’s sports. If they don’t want to talk about these issues, they could easily put them behind us by ceasing their campaign, including passing laws and regulations, that force us to accept men in women’s spaces. But they won’t do that, they merely want us to stop talking about the consequences of their ideas and policies on women and girls," Stepman told Fox News Digital in a statement. Talarico was recently confronted on some of his comments regarding cultural issues while participating in a "Jubilee"-style town hall, during which voters confronted him one-on-one. Talarico met with a fellow Christian from Texas who pressed him on his past statements. "You've said some concerning things in the past kind of related to faith and social issues. Things such as God is nonbinary, questions about how many genders there really are and your justifications using the Bible for abortion," Sarah Gardner, a small business owner, said to Talarico. EXPERT TEARS APART TALARICO'S VIRAL CLAIM HIS AGENDA IS BASED ON JESUS'S TEACHINGS: 'BUTCHERING THE BIBLE' While explaining some of his comments, he drew a parallel to his own interpretation of Scripture to Charlie Kirk. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The first comment about God not being defined by gender, when I said that I was being provocative. And I want to admit that and come clean about that. But I think what I was saying is actually not controversial theologically. The idea that we can't define God using human categories, not only did I say that, but the late Charlie Kirk said that, the late Pope Benedict said that. And so, yes, I was doing it, maybe in an annoying way, I can admit that," he said. Paxton's campaign did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad912df2b01e86071e0f877 Young buck gets ragdolled and tossed in the air during battle with larger buck caught on trail cam te 2026-10-21T19:30:39.776Z Young buck gets ragdolled and tossed in the air during battle with larger buck caught on trail cam This is about as one-sided of a fight as you're ever going to see. It's like the younger brother going after the older brother to see where he stands. It's Mike Tyson in his prime walking through opponents seconds into a bout. The trail cam footage starts off with a spike, for reasons only he can answer, lunging towards a bigger buck in the woods and immediately finding out that doing so was a bad idea. The young buck is lifted off the ground, ragdolled and tossed in the air like he weighs nothing. After being dominated in short order, the young buck impressively manages to land on his feet following the brief battle. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS Wisely, the smaller deer then decides he's had enough and makes a run for it with the bigger and stronger buck giving chase. Here's the fight. Don't blink, you might miss it. Without knowing for sure if any insults were tossed around about the other deer's momma, I can only speculate that rutting season played a part in this fight. The young buck, possibly horned up, was stepping into the wrong territory. He had to be shown who was boss, and that all the ladies in the area were spoken for. It's part of nature. A part that you really don’t want to get in the middle of. TRAIL CAM CAPTURES BUCK WALKING AROUND WITH ANOTHER DEER'S ANTLERS DANGLING FROM ITS RACK I'm no expert on deer by any means, but I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the spike is going to hit the gym, grab some supplements and work the heavy bag before he tries his luck with this buck again. You have to turn being lifted off the ground and spun around in the air into a motivator. You can't have too many of those losses under your belt. Especially not in front of any doe. The best fighters get back up and dust themselves off. They learn from their mistakes and make the adjustment. Lunging at the bigger buck was a big mistake for this spike. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad912da2b01e86071e0f86e World Series preview: Why the Milwaukee Brewers are the team to beat against the Tampa Bay Rays te 2026-10-21T19:30:34.519Z World Series preview: Why the Milwaukee Brewers are the team to beat against the Tampa Bay Rays We are just a couple of days away from the World Series starting. There are some great games ahead of us, and baseball has delivered some really enjoyable games this postseason. With the series beginning in a few days, it is worth taking a look at some of the futures markets and who we should wager on for MVP and the overall series. It is really hard to bet against the Brewers. I'll be honest, I'm not a Brewers fan. Most of it is because I am a Cubs fan, and I have found the Brewers to be a bit insufferable without winning anything, so if they do win, it might just get worse. Personal issues aside, the Brewers are the best team in baseball, have been the best team in baseball, and have looked absolutely elite in the postseason. Can they be stopped? RAYS PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE WORLD SERIES, TAKING DOWN GUARDIANS IN GAME 6 TO SET UP SERIES WITH BREWERS The Tampa Bay Rays will look to do just that. It doesn't look good for them, though. They had the second-lowest OPS against 98 mph or faster pitches in baseball this season. They have struck out 66 times in the postseason, but that's actually five fewer in one less game than the Brewers. Still, the Rays will need to figure out a way to make contact against an elite pitching staff. Outside of Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers bullpen can fire pitches in there. I think the Brewers probably do win the World Series. At -165, the price is a bit higher than worth it at the moment, and the value is on the Rays. Tampa does have a very good team. Brewers winning 4-2 is probably my favorite look at +360. RAYS STAR FREDDY PERALTA ACHIEVES HISTORIC PITCHING FEAT ONLY ACCOMPLISHED TWICE SINCE 1913 The edge in the starting rotation probably does go to the Rays. Drew Rasmussen is a finesse pitcher, but he has been elite. Freddy Peralta used to pitch for Milwaukee, so I'm interested to see how he performs. Nick Martinez has been strong for them as well. They have a good bullpen, too. The Rays have a shot to win this game, but if they do, it will probably be because Rasmussen wins two games and likely is involved in a third at +2000. For the Brewers, there are a number of guys who could've been selected for the NLCS MVP, but it went to Jake Bauers. It really wouldn't surprise me to see him get it in the World Series as well. William Contreras at +650 is my favorite look. He has had numerous big hits, and if he can call great games for the club, he could get a bit of an edge. Contreras had a good series the one time the teams played this season. The Brewers have so many good players it is hard to pick just one guy who will get the credit. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I think betting on Contreras to get the most hits in the series at +850 is also a look. Most of it is the same logic as the MVP. I don't like anyone on the Rays to get this because the speed of the pitching might be hard for them to catch up to. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad912ca2b01e86071e0f84a Arizona is great with detection of kids with muscular dystrophy, but bad on treatment te 2026-10-21T19:30:18.148Z Arizona is great with detection of kids with muscular dystrophy, but bad on treatment Jared Whitley The maxim that the government which governs closest governs best is usually sound. Local leaders understand their constituency better than someone, say, 2,000 miles away federal policymakers. However, with some recent, bizarre healthcare decisions, some state leaders have decided to buck that trend – with a vengeance. Last year, New York’s Drug Utilization Review Board (DURB) voted unanimously that state Medicaid program should halt coverage of a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). A horrible but thankfully rare disease, DMD eats away at a child’s leg and arm muscles, eventually making it impossible to even walk. It is thankfully very rare – about one in 3,000 to 5,000 births – affecting boys as young as 2. Many families had found relief thanks to a gene-therapy treatment called Elevidys, which delivered relief for affected boys. Despite DMD’s rarity, the affliction is gaining considerable attention. In March, advocates staged a mock funeral at the offices of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), complete with caskets! A few years ago, the Food and Drug Administration granted Elevidys traditional approval for patients ages 4+ who could still walk and accelerated approval for such patients who could no longer walk. However, in response to hyped-up safety controversies, New York’s Medicaid program put a “pause” on providing access to Elevidys, thereby condemning affected children from finding the treatment they need to life ordinary lives. Under Section 1927 of the Social Security Act, once a manufacturer signs a Medicaid Drug Rebate Agreement, states are required to cover FDA-approved drugs for their medically accepted indications. Arizona kind of splits the difference. On the one hand, Arizona has mandated that every newborn must be screened for Duchenne, because as with most diseases early detection can save lives. On the other hand, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS – oof, there’s a mouthful of a government acronym for you) is now enforcing an Elevidys policy that only pays for children who can still walk. So the Grand Canyon State is funding the diagnostic side of a rare, rapidly acting, potentially fatal disease while gutting the treatment side – quietly rationing the treatment in a race against time. One of the problems with this is that DMD is progressive by nature: boys who can walk at age 4 can quickly lose that capability within a few years, so an “ambulatory-only” coverage rule isn’t a stable clinical line. It’s a ticking clock that forces sick kids to wait while insurers slow-walk prior authorization. Moreover, Arizona’s own newborn screening statute won’t even take effect until October 2027, which means Arizona will soon be identifying DMD in infants who then face roughly four years of watching the window for gene therapy narrow before they’re even old enough to qualify for care. AHCCCS pulled Elevidys as a covered service in July 2025 with no evidence of a public hearing or vote, meaning the restriction was an administrative reaction to the manufacturer’s own temporary pause that was never revisited once ambulatory shipments resumed. Dealing with rare diseases is no picnic, especially when the treatment is both expensive and new. Of course, families can appeal rejections – but then that adds drawn-out bureaucratic headaches to the health nightmares while racing against a ticking clock. Payers routinely delay and deny gene therapies, making parents fight through multiple appeals while children age out of criteria or lose function. But it seems better to allow access to the victims of rare diseases regardless of even rarer side-effects. The FDA made the right decision, state governments who disagree need to (ahem) trust the science rather than abandon dying children. Jared Whitley is a longtime DC politico, having worked in the US Senate, White House, and defense industry. This year, the Society of Professional Journalists named him among the best columnists the Intermountain West. The post Arizona is great with detection of kids with muscular dystrophy, but bad on treatment first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90e322b01e86071e0f77a Dr. Oz takes Americans behind the doors of 'clubhouse for crooks' as feds hunt Medicare fraud te 2026-10-21T19:10:42.820Z Dr. Oz takes Americans behind the doors of 'clubhouse for crooks' as feds hunt Medicare fraud FIRST ON FOX: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz is taking Americans inside the Trump administration's war on health care fraud in a new documentary highlighting massive Medicare schemes, suspected hospice scams and allegations of organized crime involvement. The 27-minute film, "War on Fraud," first obtained by Fox News Digital, follows Oz across the country as he spotlights alleged fraud schemes targeting taxpayer-funded health care programs and details the administration's efforts to crack down on those responsible. "All these programs come back to one basic issue: Fraudsters and criminals don’t give a s–t about you. They want your money, and they will walk all over your health, sacrifice your life and betray society’s trust to get your hard-earned money," said Oz in the video.  The documentary follows Oz across the country as he investigates suspected fraud involving Medicare, Medicaid, hospice care and other programs, with appearances from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Deputy Administrator Kim Brandt. DR OZ SAYS 800 HOSPICE PROVIDERS SUSPENDED IN CALIFORNIA OVER ALLEGED $1B MEDICARE FRAUD SCHEME Fox News Digital accompanied Oz Tuesday as he confronted workers at New York City senior day care centers suspected of questionable Medicaid billing practices during a sweeping federal fraud investigation. More than 80 New York City providers received warning letters from CMS over questionable billing practices as part of a broader operation involving the FBI, HHS-OIG, NYPD and other agencies. "FBI New York, along with multiple other law enforcement agencies are conducting law enforcement activity in the area of Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and other locations around New York City in connection with ongoing federal investigations," an FBI spokesperson said of the crackdown.  ON THE STREETS WITH DR OZ AS SURPRISE FRAUD CRACKDOWN SENDS DAYCARE DIRECTORS SCRAMBLING Oz flagged what he described as a series of irregularities, including low attendance despite high Medicaid billing, questionable wheelchair transportation charges, seniors entering without signing in, inconsistent attendance claims and sign-in sheets containing future-dated entries. The crackdown comes as CMS is pulling back the curtain on its broader war on fraud, releasing a new documentary that takes viewers inside the agency’s efforts to track down schemes siphoning taxpayer dollars from America’s healthcare programs. In one segment of the film, Oz highlights hospice care as a hotbed for potential fraud, pointing to the Los Angeles area, where he says roughly 2,000 hospice providers operate — a concentration he argues has raised serious concerns about fraudulent billing. FBI ADDS 2 FUGITIVES TO 'MOST WANTED FRAUDSTERS' LIST AMID HISTORIC $6.5B HEALTHCARE TAKEDOWN: PATEL Oz claims in the documentary that Russian organized crime groups are involved in some suspected hospice fraud operations, alleging that unsuspecting patients are being enrolled in hospice care under false pretenses. He claims the schemes involve falsely declaring patients terminally ill and misleading them into enrolling in hospice care, potentially limiting their access to treatment for conditions classified as terminal while allowing fraudulent operators to bill Medicare for services under false pretenses. Minnesota has become a major focus of the Trump administration's broader crackdown on government benefits fraud following a series of high-profile scandals involving taxpayer-funded programs. VANCE-LED TASK FORCE CUTS OFF $1.4B FROM HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE PROVIDERS SUSPECTED OF FRAUD Oz said Minnesota's $250 million "Feeding Our Future" scandal helped intensify the administration's focus on large-scale fraud, pointing to a case that erupted into the national spotlight in 2022 and has since produced a wave of federal convictions. The White House Task Force on Fraud, led by Vice President JD Vance, has joined Oz in a media blitz highlighting alleged scams as the administration ramps up its crackdown on corruption in taxpayer-funded programs. The documentary highlights one of the largest alleged Medicare fraud schemes in U.S. history, involving $3.7 billion in fraudulent billing claims tied to medical equipment companies operating in Delray Beach, Florida, according to federal prosecutors. Federal prosecutors allege the scheme involved billing for medical equipment patients never requested or needed, with accused the accused ringleader fleeing the U.S. before being captured in Turkey and returned to South Florida to face federal charges. FBI BRINGS BACK FUGITIVE ACCUSED IN $3.7B MEDICARE FRAUD SCHEME AFTER CAPTURE IN TURKEY The documentary also shows Oz during an earlier visit to Flushing, Queens, where he describes a cluster of businesses — including a social adult day care center, pharmacy and medical center — as a "clubhouse for crooks," alleging the businesses are part of a fraudulent billing operation. Oz says they recruit seniors, get them in, game the system and they use their ID numbers to charge everybody. "Which means they are charging you." The documentary will be released on Wednesday at 4 P.M. ET on Oz's X account. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90e2d2b01e86071e0f771 Timberwolves vs. Heat preview: Why the under 238.5 could be the play in tonight's matchup te 2026-10-21T19:10:37.050Z Timberwolves vs. Heat preview: Why the under 238.5 could be the play in tonight's matchup The NBA returned to action yesterday, and I had two plays for us, and we started perfectly with wins in both games. It won't always be a rosy outlook, but it was nice to get off to a good start in the NBA. We had the appetizer of three great games yesterday, and today we have 11 different matchups to choose from. The first one I have circled is on ESPN as the Timberwolves take on the Heat. The Minnesota Timberwolves should probably be given a little bit of credit for all of the tinkering they've done with their roster over the years. We see a lot of teams build a roster and then leave it alone for a few years to see if it will work out. The Timberwolves have given their team a chance, and then they adjust based on the results of the squad. For example, they've traded for Rudy Gobert, then they traded away Karl-Anthony Towns when the pairing didn't work. They realized they needed a point guard, and they traded for LaMelo Ball in the offseason. The problem with the trade is that they got rid of one of their best players, Naz Reid, in the deal. He will be missed off the bench and in key moments. However, Ball should make the offense look a little more dynamic. Ball has plenty of flaws. He has terrible shot selection, seems to be a complete disaster on defense in isolation situations, and he is injury-prone. There is no denying his talent, though. When his shot is falling, he is elite. He is great in transition, and he will now be a second option to Anthony Edwards, who seems to already really like playing with him. LAMELO BALL TRADED TO TIMBERWOLVES TO TEAM UP WITH FELLOW TOP PICK ANTHONY EDWARDS IN BLOCKBUSTER DEAL: REPORT The Miami Heat come into this game with a new look as well. They still have some key mainstays like Erik Spoelstra as their coach. I've removed any doubt about his abilities. He seems to find a way to get things to work regardless of who he has on the roster. That doesn't mean they always win, but he certainly gets the most out of his team. Pat Riley is also willing to shake things up as he tries to get the team back to championship contention. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! There is no doubt they are close again because they added one of the best players in basketball in the offseason with Giannis Antetokounmpo coming to the team. Giannis will now be the offensive force for the team. If you're going to question anything about the roster, the main question should be: where will the shooting come from? No one on the roster, outside of Klay Thompson, is a great 3-point shooter, and he is on the wrong side of his career to be relied on. Probably the same with Tim Hardaway Jr. The Heat might have the best defensive five in basketball. Davion Mitchell is an elite defender, even if he doesn't get much recognition for it. Thompson and Wiggins have both likely lost a step, but both are still good defenders. Giannis and Bam are potential Defensive Player of the Year candidates. It is a bit hard to take the under in this game because the Timberwolves could absolutely be an offensive force, and no one really will stop Giannis on their team, but I think the Heat defense, plus the lack of 3-point shooting from Miami, give the under 238.5 a good shot. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90e1e2b01e86071e0f74b Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson te 2026-10-21T19:10:22.477Z Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson Read in English Este artículo fue publicado originalmente en El Foco de Tucson, una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. En Venezuela, cualquier reunión familiar, ya sea pequeña o grande, puede convertirse en una parranda improvisada: un tío trae un tambor, un primo toma unas maracas y, por supuesto, alguien agarra un cuatro. Así fue como Jorge Glem se inició en la música, en la calidez de su hogar. Glem creció en Venezuela y actualmente reside en Estados Unidos. Es miembro fundador de C4 Trío, agrupación ganadora de un Grammy Latino, y también ha sido nominado a un Grammy. Ha colaborado con artistas de la talla de Rubén Blades y Carlos Vives, además de haber actuado con la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles. “Cada vez que toco, recuerdo a mi familia. Hoy en día, el cuatro es un instrumento que me lleva, de manera muy nostálgica, a la Venezuela en la que me crié. Pero también es chévere, porque es una forma de tener esperanza y tener un piecito ahí en la tierra de uno,” dijo Glem a El Foco de Tucson. “Entonces tocar cuatro no es solamente hacer música sino también recordar los mejores momentos de mi vida.” Los días 23 y 25 de octubre, Glem llevará el cuatro, un instrumento pequeño de cuatro cuerdas, similar a una guitarra y considerado el instrumento nacional de Venezuela, a Tucson. Allí, se presentará junto a la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson (TSO, por sus siglas en inglés) en el marco de la Fiesta Latina, una serie de conciertos que rinde homenaje a la música y a los compositores latinoamericanos. Glem unirá fuerzas con el bajista venezolano Elvis Martínez para participar en la tercera entrega de esta serie, titulada Latin Sizzle, la cual celebra la música de Venezuela. Según explica Glem, el cuatro es un instrumento rico en matices rítmicos, melódicos y armónicos. “La mano derecha hace como un tambor, eso es un ritmo de percusión, y la mano izquierda está acompañando y haciendo melodías,” señala Glem. “Normalmente, eso pasaría con tres instrumentos distintos, así que el cuatro es un instrumento maravilloso y bien completo.” Glem describe el cuatro como “el soundtrack de Venezuela,” un instrumento que todos los venezolanos conocen. “(Yo tuve) un acercamiento natural hacia el instrumento, porque era lo que veía que tocaban en casa,” comentó Glem. Tradicionalmente, el cuatro se utiliza en el joropo, un género de la música folclórica venezolana. Sin embargo, Glem considera el cuatro como un instrumento universal, capaz de interpretar una gran variedad de géneros. Señala que, al igual que los seres humanos, los animales y la tecnología han evolucionado, el cuatro también posee esa capacidad de evolución. “No podemos seguir tocando lo mismo de hace cien años,” afirmó Glem. Dado que el cuatro sigue siendo relativamente desconocido en gran parte del mundo, no es raro que Glem actúe ante un público que desconoce qué es este instrumento o cómo suena. Él se siente profundamente orgulloso de ser cuatrista y de actuar como embajador de la música tradicional venezolana. “Es una gran responsabilidad, pero resulta maravilloso ver a la gente marcharse gratamente sorprendida y agradecida de escuchar un sonido nuevo, un instrumento nuevo. Eso tiene mucho valor,” comenta Glem. Su objetivo es lograr que el cuatro sea un instrumento reconocido a nivel mundial. “Es un trabajo de hormiguita, de día a día; y no es solamente mio, hay mucha gente que está trabajando por esto. Por lo menos ir a Tucson y mostrar el cuatro por primera vez ya es parte de mi misión como ser humano José Luis Gómez, music director of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, wanted Fiesta Latina to reflect the diverse heritage of the Hispanic and Latin American community. The concert series runs through Nov. 1. Courtesy of Tucson Symphony Orchestra. José Luis Gómez, director musical de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson, quiso que Fiesta Latina reflejara la diversa herencia de la comunidad hispana y latinoamericana. La serie de conciertos se extenderá hasta el 1 de noviembre. Cortesía de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson. El director musical de la TSO, José Luis Gómez, junto con Glem y Martínez, se presentarán en el Linda Ronstadt Music Hall con un programa que incluye Margariteña, de Inocente Carreño; Odisea, nominada al Latin Grammy, y el Concierto para cuatro, de Gonzalo Grau; Fuga con pajarillo, de Aldemaro Romero; y la Quinta Sinfonía de Jean Sibelius. Con Fiesta Latina, Gómez, nacido en Venezuela, buscó crear un espacio dentro de la programación de la orquesta que reflejara la diversa herencia de la comunidad hispana y latinoamericana. “Quería buscar una manera de hacer un caleidoscopio que dijera una historia de toda esa variedad que tenemos de ritmos y de melodías… Tucson tiene todo ese tinte de variedad y quiero que la orquesta forme parte de ese tejido cultural.” dijo Gómez. A medida que la TSO se acerca a su centenario en 2029, el objetivo de Gómez es impulsar a la orquesta incorporando obras que van más allá de los clásicos. Él es consciente de los prejuicios existentes hacia la música clásica, lo cual es una de las razones por las que ha ampliado el repertorio de la TSO. “Para escuchar música, lo único que hace falta son dos orejas,” explicó, añadiendo que, si bien contar con ciertos conocimientos resulta útil, no es un requisito indispensable. “Lo importante es estar presente y vivir la experiencia.” La Fiesta Latina se llevará a cabo semanalmente durante todo el mes de octubre. La serie de música de cámara “Up Close” de la TSO, titulado Fandangos and Malambos, tendrá lugar los días 17 y 18 de octubre en el Tucson Symphony Center y explorará la música de Uruguay y Argentina. Latin Sizzle se presentará del 23 al 25 de octubre, y Fiesta Latina culminará con el concierto del Día de los Muertos de la TSO el 1 de noviembre en el Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, con la participación de Edna Vazquez, del grupo Pink Martini. Los conciertos de Glem en Tucson llegan tras un verano en el que utilizó su música para apoyar a su país natal. En agosto, Glem y Martínez actuaron junto al director de orquesta venezolano Gustavo Dudamel y la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles en el Hollywood Bowl, en un concierto benéfico destinado a ayudar a las víctimas de los dos terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela en junio. Para Glem, formar parte de un esfuerzo de tal envergadura en apoyo a su país natal resultó sumamente significativo. “Yo no tengo la posibilidad de estar ahorita levantando escombros pero si tengo la posibilidad de hacer música y eso puede ayudar a llevarle un poco más de tranquilidad y comodidad a quien lo está haciendo o tratar de levantar fondos para ayudar a en los hospitales,” señaló. “Eso también es importante.” Cerca de 1.2 millones de venezolanos residen en Estados Unidos, y alrededor de 7 millones se encuentran repartidos por todo el mundo. La diáspora venezolana ha abierto una puerta que invita a los demás a conocer la cultura de Venezuela a través de su gastronomía, sus valores comunitarios o su música. Al tocar el instrumento nacional de Venezuela, Glem ha logrado compartir su herencia y su cultura con personas de todo el planeta. “Somos muchos (los venezolanos) tratando de poner la cara más bonita del país, en lo que podamos. Seguir unidos, sentirnos orgullosos de ser venezolanos, de ser latinos y de ser buenas personas. Ser hermanos y hermanas sin fronteras”. Visite tucsonsymphony.org para obtener más información sobre el ciclo de conciertos Fiesta Latina. The post Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90e1a2b01e86071e0f742 Jorge Glem brings Venezuelan cuatro to Tucson Symphony te 2026-10-21T19:10:18.285Z Jorge Glem brings Venezuelan cuatro to Tucson Symphony Lee en español This article was originally published in Tucson Spotlight, a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. In Venezuela, a family gathering, small or big, can turn into a jam session that starts with an uncle bringing a drum, a cousin grabbing some maracas and, of course, someone picking up a cuatro. That is how Jorge Glem was introduced to music, in the warmth of his home. Glem grew up in Venezuela and now lives in the United States. A founding member of the C4 Trio, which won a Latin Grammy, he has also been nominated for a Grammy. He has performed with artists including Rubén Blades, Carlos Vives and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. “Whenever I play, I’m reminded of my family. (The cuatro) is an instrument that takes me back, with a sense of nostalgia, to the Venezuela where I grew up. But it’s also chévere, because it’s a way to hold onto hope and keep a foothold in one’s homeland,” Glem told Tucson Spotlight in Spanish. “So, playing the cuatro isn’t just about making music; it’s also about remembering the best moments of my life.” Glem is bringing the cuatro, a small four-string, guitar-like instrument that is Venezuela’s national instrument, to Tucson on Oct. 23 and 25 to play with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, known as TSO, at the Fiesta Latina, a set of concerts that pays tribute to Latin American music and composers. He will join forces with Venezuelan bassist Elvis Martinez to perform in the series’ third installment, Latin Sizzle, which celebrates the music of Venezuela. The cuatro is rhythmically, melodically and harmonically rich, Glem said. “The right hand acts like a drum, creating a percussive rhythm, while the left hand provides accompaniment and plays melodies,” Glem said. “These are roles that would normally be split among three separate instruments, so the cuatro is a truly wonderful and incredibly versatile instrument.” Glem describes the cuatro as “the soundtrack of Venezuela,” an instrument that all Venezuelans know about. “(Choosing the cuatro) was a natural approach because it was what I saw being played at home, by my family and friends,” Glem said. Traditionally, the cuatro is played in Venezuela’s folk music, joropo. But Glem sees the cuatro as a universal instrument, an instrument that can play a variety of genres. He said that as humans, animals and technologies have evolved, the cuatro has the capacity to do so as well. “We can’t keep playing the same stuff from a hundred years ago,” Glem said. Because the cuatro is still relatively unknown to most of the world, it’s not unusual for Glem to perform for audiences who might not be familiar with what a cuatro is or sounds like. He takes great pride in being a cuatro player and an ambassador for Venezuela’s traditional music. “It is a big responsibility, but it is beautiful to see people leave pleasantly surprised and grateful to hear a new sound, a new instrument. And that holds great value,” Glem said. His goal is to make the cuatro an instrument that is recognized worldwide. “It’s painstaking, day-to-day work, and it’s not just me; there are many people working toward this,” he said. “Simply going to Tucson and showcasing the cuatro for the first time, it is already part of my mission as a human being, part of my purpose in this world.” José Luis Gómez, music director of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, wanted Fiesta Latina to reflect the diverse heritage of the Hispanic and Latin American community. The concert series runs through Nov. 1. Courtesy of Tucson Symphony Orchestra. TSO Music Director José Luis Gómez, Glem and Martinez will perform at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in a program featuring Inocente Carreño’s “Margariteña”; Gonzalo Grau’s 2026 Latin Grammy-nominated “Odisea” and “Concerto for Cuatro”; Aldemaro Romero’s “Fuga con Pajarillo”; and Jean Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony. With Fiesta Latina, Gómez, who was born in Venezuela, wanted to find a space within the orchestra’s programming that reflects the diverse heritage of the Hispanic and Latin American community. “I wanted to find a way to create a kaleidoscope that would tell the story of the vast array of rhythms and melodies we have,” Gómez said in Spanish. “Tucson has that rich diversity, and I want the orchestra to be part of that cultural weaving.” As TSO approaches its 100th anniversary in 2029, Gómez’s goal is to advance the orchestra with pieces beyond the classics. He understands the existing prejudice toward classical music, which is one of the reasons he has expanded TSO’s repertoire. “To listen to music, all you need is a pair of ears,” he explained, noting that while having some knowledge is good, it is not a requirement. “The important thing is to be there and experience it.” Fiesta Latina runs weekly throughout the month of October. TSO’s Up Close chamber series, Fandangos and Malambos, is happening Oct. 17 and 18 at Tucson Symphony Center and explores the music of Uruguay and Argentina. Latin Sizzle runs Oct. 23 through 25, and Fiesta Latina culminates with TSO’s Día de los Muertos concert on Nov. 1 at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, featuring Edna Vazquez of Pink Martini. Glem’s Tucson concerts follow a summer in which he used his music to support his home country. In August, Glem and Martinez performed with Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in a benefit concert to help victims of Venezuela’s double earthquake in June. For Glem, being part of such a large effort to support his home country was very meaningful. “I’m not in a position to be clearing rubble right now, but I can make music and that might help bring a bit more peace and comfort to those who are doing that work, or help raise funds for hospitals,” he said. “That’s important, too.” Nearly 1.2 million Venezuelans live in the United States and about 7 million are spread around the globe. The Venezuelan diaspora has opened a door that invites others to get to know Venezuela’s culture through food, community values or music. By playing Venezuela’s national instrument, Glem has been able to share his heritage and culture with people around the world. “There are so many (Venezuelans) trying to show the country’s best face in whatever way we can. We need to stay united, proud to be Venezuelans, proud to be Latinos, and proud to be good people. Being brothers and sisters without borders.” Visit tucsonsymphony.org for more information on the Fiesta Latina concert series. The post Jorge Glem brings Venezuelan cuatro to Tucson Symphony appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90e152b01e86071e0f725 Critical PHP Flaws Threaten Millions of Websites in New AI Security Test te 2026-10-21T19:10:13.040Z Critical PHP Flaws Threaten Millions of Websites in New AI Security Test Some organizations have temporarily taken websites and online services offline rather than leave vulnerable systems exposed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90e0e2b01e86071e0f707 The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day te 2026-10-21T19:10:06.892Z The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day From AI-discovered PHP vulnerabilities to flaws in Node.js and popular AI tool LiteLLM, cybersecurity teams have plenty to worry about this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90bcd2b01e86071e0f6e7 Flying skeletons, flood watch: Maricopa braces for more wild weather te 2026-10-21T19:00:29.897Z Flying skeletons, flood watch: Maricopa braces for more wild weather The recent windy weather has been theatrical, reminiscent of cyclones leading to Oz or spooky witches on broomsticks.  But theater met real-life Friday when residents reported seeing skeletons flying down the street in the Rancho Mirage neighborhood.  Or at least that’s the news Rancho Mirage residents Nico and Christopher Villalpando learned when they received a concerned call from a neighbor. Their decorations were uplifted from their house and rattling down the street after a night of heavy winds.  The Villalpandos regularly decorate for the Halloween season with spooky decorations, including a pumpkin patch in their side yard for the neighborhood kids, but the windy season had them and other Maricopa residents ready to pack up their Halloween decorations.  “There was just a point where we thought we might have to take it all down. We were just concerned we’d have pieces of the display flying all over,” Villalpando said.  Last Friday’s windy weather was not monsoon-related, instead driven by strong differences in pressure from east to west. Unlike monsoon winds, which are produced by thunderstorms, other types of windy weather happen when the atmosphere is moving air from areas of higher pressure to lower pressure.  But if this fall’s windy season hasn’t already made you pre-emptively take down your Halloween decorations, perhaps this week’s rain forecast might.  A flood watch is in effect starting 2 p.m. today and lasting through 5 p.m. Thursday. Expect increasing chances of showers throughout the week, peaking with up to 60% chance of showers tonight and tapering off Thursday night.  “It’s an early fall type of event. It is a transition season which means it’s a bit of a rollercoaster,” said National Weather Service meteorologist David Trampp.   At least temperatures are typical for this time of year. Highs are expected to be in the low 90s, cooling off tonight into low 70s.  But even with the flood watch and if winds do return this season, the Villalpandos have decided to keep the décor intact after adding a little extra anchoring and sandbags.  “We can’t let these winds or rain win,” Villalpando said.  The post Flying skeletons, flood watch: Maricopa braces for more wild weather appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90bca2b01e86071e0f6c6 French politician calls out Victor Wembanyama for supporting, encouraging French protestors te 2026-10-21T19:00:26.421Z French politician calls out Victor Wembanyama for supporting, encouraging French protestors The mayor of Nice, France, rebuked Victor Wembanyama for supporting the ongoing protest movement in France, accusing the NBA star of encouraging unrest. "French celebrities like the basketball player Victor Wembanyama, who called for supporting the riots of October 17, bear a historic responsibility," Ciotti wrote on X. "They must be condemned." For background, the protests began in September with high school students claiming they were demanding better conditions in French schools, including more resources, improved facilities and relief from overcrowded classrooms. The movement has since expanded into a broader protest against government spending cuts, drawing support from university students, labor unions and members of France's "Yellow Vest" movement. KYRIE IRVING, VICTOR WEMBANYAMA LIKE MAMDANI'S VIDEO CALLING NETANYAHU A 'WAR CRIMINAL' The unrest escalated significantly on Oct. 17, when an estimated 550,000 to 800,000 people participated in demonstrations across France. Rioters broke out in several major cities, including Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Rioters and looters clashed with police, set fires, damaged public buildings and looted businesses. Earlier this month, Wembanyama, who was born in France, wrote on Instagram that he'd "really love to" join the protests. "These are systemic inequalities, problems that are so deep," he added when asked about the demonstrations during a preseason postgame press conference on October 8. "I’m glad that high school students, young people in general, are making their voices heard, because I hear them and I support them. And I hope the people at the very top will do the same." Then, on Oct. 16, the eve of the nationwide demonstrations, Wembanyama posted a cryptic image of the White Rabbit from "Alice in Wonderland" pointing to his watch. Some in France interpreted the post as signaling anticipation for the Oct. 17 demonstrations, though Wembanyama did not explain its meaning. Wembanyama has not publicly commented on the protests since the widespread violence on Oct. 17. As the emerging face of the NBA, Wembanyama has shown he's more LeBron James than Michael Jordan in his approach to political issues. Last January, he said he ignored the advice of Spurs public relations and spoke out against ICE in America anyway. "PR has tried, but I'm not going to sit here and give some politically correct [answer]," Wembanyama told reporters. "Every day I wake up and see the news, and I'm horrified. I think it's crazy that some people might make it seem like or sound like the murder of civilians is acceptable." During the NBA Finals, Wembanyama drew attention for crossing his arms during the playing of the U.S. national anthem. Later in the series, he reportedly stayed off the court entirely during the anthem. VICTOR WEMBANYAMA CROSSING HIS ARMS DURING U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEM IS A PROBLEM FOR THE NBA | BOBBY BURACK It would behoove the NBA for its biggest star to not align himself with polarizing political causes. James did little to help his own or the league's popularity when he embraced political activism. I suspect Wembanyama's commentary and demonstrations, whether about America or France, won't help the league's popularity either. One must also wonder how informed Wembanyama is about the issues on which he comments. This tends to be the question when athletes and celebrities speak out about complicated issues. His initial support was for students protesting conditions in French schools. Fine. However, the movement he encouraged has since grown into something much larger and, at times, much more violent. Wembanyama was willing to lend his considerable platform to the demonstrations when they represented a cause he supported. Now that those demonstrations have been accompanied by widespread violence, he ought to use that same platform to condemn it. So far, he hasn't. Nor has he responded to Mayor Ciotti's criticism of him. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90bb92b01e86071e0f664 Drake Maye Has High Praise for Caleb Williams Before 'TNF' Matchup te 2026-10-21T19:00:09.133Z Drake Maye Has High Praise for Caleb Williams Before 'TNF' Matchup New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye heaped praise on Caleb Williams before Thursday night's primetime matchup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad90bb52b01e86071e0f647 Legal AI startup Legora raises $550M Series E at $8.8B valuation te 2026-10-21T19:00:05.195Z Legal AI startup Legora raises $550M Series E at $8.8B valuation Legal AI startup Legora announced Wednesday that it raised a $550 million Series E round, valuing it at $8.8 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9096c2b01e86071e0f621 Bibas family relative takes fight to ICC after mother, two young boys murdered by Hamas te 2026-10-21T18:50:20.722Z Bibas family relative takes fight to ICC after mother, two young boys murdered by Hamas The International Criminal Court has so far turned a blind eye to the family of Shiri Bibas and her young sons, who were brutally murdered by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists after being forcefully taken from their homes during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The Bibas boys — Ariel, four, Kfir, nine months, and their mother, Shiri — became the faces of the Israeli hostages held by terrorists in Gaza. All three were brutally murdered and now the mother's uncle, Maurice Shnaider, wants justice. Before the court's Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, was removed for misconduct, Khan oversaw the issuance of controversial arrest warrants in 2024 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas terror commander Mohammad Deif, alleging they had committed a variety of war crimes and crimes against humanity.  ICC PROSECUTOR WHOSE NETANYAHU WARRANT FUELED MAMDANI ARREST THREAT IS FIRED OVER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Khan’s ICC only sought to grant "selective justice" according to legal expert Elliot Malin, who told Fox News Digital that he filed two cases with the Office of the Prosecutor in 2025 requesting warrants against the leaders he accuses of truly practicing war crimes, including genocide, in Israel and Gaza.  Malin, president of Stratos Council, filed his first case with the ICC in Sept. 2025. It requested that the court investigate and issue warrants for two Iranian officials for "crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide committed in Israel and Gaza on and after Oct. 7, 2023." Malin said that "It is very clear that the Islamic Republic is the principal to these proxies who are operating as agents of the regime… and we should hold the Islamic Republic directly accountable." The request for investigation and warrants was filed on behalf of Shnaider, whose filings say he has lost five generations of his family "to acts committed with the intent to destroy Jews," including the Holocaust. MIKE WALTZ FIGHTS BACK TEARS REVEALING WHAT HAMAS HOSTAGE REFUSED TO DO BEFORE RELEASE On Oct. 7, Shnaider told Fox News Digital that he turned on the news to see his niece, Shiri Bibas, "being taken away" with her young children into captivity. Bibas and her children were later murdered as hostages. Shnaider says that he prays that Bibas "didn’t witness how they did what they did to a four-year-old and a nine-month-old." Shnaider’s sister and brother-in-law were also murdered at Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7. He explained that they "were burned inside the house in a brutal way that you cannot imagine, you cannot explain, you cannot answer." By the time of his sister and brother-in-law’s burial, he explained that "there was hardly anything left" to put in the caskets. Shnaider says that the grief from the horrific losses of his family on Oct. 7 "doesn’t compute in my body," leaving him "choking" with tears. Though Shnaider acknowledges that he will never understand the rationale behind hate, he said that "the most I can do is fight them in the way I can." He believes it is now up to the ICC "to put a stop to it." If the ICC fails to do so, Shnaider says the court "should be condemned" for its bias. While the case against Iranian leaders was filed on behalf of just the Shnaider family, Malin advocates filing a case on behalf of each family who lost relatives during the attacks of Oct. 7. In Dec. 2025, Malin filed a second case, requesting investigation and arrest warrants for over a dozen Hamas members for a myriad of "war crimes, and crimes against humanity committed against Palestinians in Gaza." IDF PUSHES BACK ON CLAIM IT TARGETS JOURNALISTS IN GAZA, SAYS 170 WERE PART OF TERROR GROUPS, INCLUDING HAMAS Malin says it is also important to hold Hamas leaders "directly accountable for the crime of genocide." He explained that Hamas attackers’ own words prove that there was no military goal during the Oct. 7 attacks, which largely killed civilians.  Malin said Hamas attackers told Oct. 7 victims that they would continue attacks into Israel "until there are no Jews left in Palestine," and during phone calls to family, an attacker celebrated specifically having killed Jews. "They’re not talking about soldiers. They’re not talking about people who, in the course of combat or conflict, would be allowed to be targeted. They’re talking about civilians," Malin said. Malin added that the individuals now trying to justify Hamas’ actions on Oct. 7 "are now justifying the actual crime of genocide." The case against Hamas leaders also notes their particular role in the deaths of innocent Gazans during the conflict that followed Oct. 7. "The goal there is to raise light of Hamas’ criminal conduct against Palestinians in Gaza," Malin said. He pointed out Hamas’ use of civilians as human shields and their torture of civilians, which he says "we have years of evidence for." Malin said that the ICC has not responded to either of the cases he has filed. "If we don’t shed light on that at the ICC and the ICC refuses to do anything about it, then the only question for me… is what is the purpose that you serve?" TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SANCTIONS SITTING PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT FOR 'ABUSES OF POWER' Malin argues that though the Iranian officials, one of whom was killed during the ongoing conflict with the U.S., were from a state that is not party to the statute, because the ICC has jurisdiction over Gaza, it is responsible for overseeing crimes committed there. In response to questions about their response to Malin’s filings, the Office of the Prosecutor for the ICC told Fox News Digital, "On the Situation in the State of Palestine the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) is actively investigating all crimes committed within the Court’s jurisdiction since 13 June 2014. The investigation is ongoing, and the Office continues to collect evidence in that context." The statement added, "The OTP carries out its mandate independently and impartially, in accordance with its founding treaty, the Rome Statute," it continued. "The Office does not disclose details of the investigation to ensure the integrity of its processes and proceedings and to maintain the safety and security of all concerned, including victims, witnesses, the Office's staff and all those who cooperate with the Office and support its activities." Malin said that Khan sought warrants against senior Israeli and Hamas leaders for the crime against humanity of extermination, which he described as "genocide without the intent [to commit genocide.]" That warrant was denied for Israeli leaders, but ultimately approved for Deif, though he had been previously killed in an Israeli air strike. Earlier this month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed sweeping financial sanctions against the court. In a recorded video, Rubio charged, "Our message is clear: The United States and the American people are not subject to the jurisdiction of this fake ICC." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad909642b01e86071e0f5f7 A.I. Discovered a Critical Security Flaw Underpinning Websites te 2026-10-21T18:50:12.238Z A.I. Discovered a Critical Security Flaw Underpinning Websites The disclosure further heightened concerns that have been building over the last six months about A.I.’s potential to upend cybersecurity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad909622b01e86071e0f5da Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner Responds to Aaron Judge's 'All-In' Comments te 2026-10-21T18:50:10.099Z Yankees Owner Hal Steinbrenner Responds to Aaron Judge's 'All-In' Comments New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner was asked about Aaron Judge saying the team should go "all-in" this offseason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9095e2b01e86071e0f5d1 Maryland Fires Mike Locksley After Disastrous Start to Season te 2026-10-21T18:50:06.485Z Maryland Fires Mike Locksley After Disastrous Start to Season Maryland has reportedly fired head coach Mike Locksley after a 2-5 start and five consecutive losses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9095c2b01e86071e0f5c8 Ex-NFL QB Urges Arch Manning to Distance Himself From TX HC Steve Sarkisian te 2026-10-21T18:50:04.081Z Ex-NFL QB Urges Arch Manning to Distance Himself From TX HC Steve Sarkisian More professionals are coming forward to say that Manning should stay in school another year — but not at Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad907522b01e86071e0f4f5 Your phone can alert you when prices drop. Here's how te 2026-10-21T18:41:22.317Z Your phone can alert you when prices drop. Here's how Have you ever found something you wanted to buy, only to wonder whether the price might drop next week? Maybe it's a new pair of headphones, a kitchen appliance or a gift you've had your eye on. You could keep checking the website every day, but who has time for that? Here's something you may not realize. Your phone can help watch prices for you. Apple's Safari browser has a feature that monitors website changes, while Google's shopping tools offer price tracking on supported products. That means you can spend less time refreshing product listings and more time deciding whether a deal is actually worth your money. I'll show you how to set up these alerts on an Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel. Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. 8 SERIOUSLY ANNOYING TASKS YOU CAN HAND OFF TO AN AI AGENT Apple introduced a feature called Notify Me in Safari with iOS 27. Instead of returning to a website to see whether something has changed, you can tell Safari what to watch. For example, you might ask Safari to notify you when a pair of headphones drops below $150. You could also monitor a sold-out item and get an alert when the website indicates it's available again. Unlike a traditional price tracker, Safari can look for other changes on a webpage, too. However, the feature doesn't work with every website, and alerts depend on Safari detecting the requested change. Important: Notify Me requires Apple Intelligence. It works on compatible models, including the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 or later. The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus do not support Apple Intelligence. Safari checks the page at your selected interval and sends a notification when it detects the change you requested. The available checking intervals include hourly, daily, weekly and monthly options. You can also use Notify Me for something other than shopping, such as watching for event tickets or a registration page to open. Just remember that updates are not necessarily instantaneous. Yes. If you have a standard iPhone 15 or another model that doesn't support Safari Notify Me, you can use Google Chrome instead. Google offers Chrome price tracking on iPhones running iOS 15 or later, including iOS 27. It works on supported product pages and requires a signed-in Google Account, history synchronization and the necessary browsing settings. To manage tracked products, look for Track Price in Chrome's three-dot menu. You may also find alert controls under Chrome > three-dot menu > Settings > Notifications. The exact options can vary by Chrome version and account. Don't see Track Price? The option may not be available for that product or your account. You can also try searching for the product in the Google app and looking for a price-tracking option in its shopping results. ANTI-SCAM SETTINGS ON IPHONE, PIXEL AND GALAXY YOU SHOULD CHECK Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel owners can use Google's shopping tools to track products and receive alerts when prices fall. The easiest place to start is the Google app, which works similarly on both phones. Chrome may also show price-drop indicators on shopping pages you've left open. Google can send you a notification on your phone or an email when the product reaches your selected price. Make sure you're signed into your Google Account and have notifications enabled. Don't see Track price? Go back to your search results and tap Shopping near the top of the screen. Select the product you want and look for Track price again. Google doesn't offer price tracking for every product, and the option may not appear for every account. There's another handy option for Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel owners. Chrome can actively track prices on supported product pages and alert you when they drop. That means you don't have to leave a shopping tab open and keep checking it yourself. Here's how to get started: You can find your tracked items under Chrome > three-dot menu > Bookmarks > Tracked products. To manage alerts, go to Chrome > three-dot menu > Settings > Google services > Get price tracking notifications. From there, you can adjust mobile and email notifications. Keep in mind that this feature only works on supported product pages. You'll also need to be signed into Chrome with your Google Account, enable syncing for tabs and browsing history and turn on Make searches and browsing better. AI SHOPPING CARTS COULD DRIVE UP YOUR GROCERY BILL Google introduced Universal Cart in the United States earlier this month. The feature is rolling out across Google Search and the Gemini app, giving shoppers another way to keep track of products without constantly checking different websites. Universal Cart lets you save items from multiple retailers in one place. Once you've added a product, Google's shopping tools can monitor its price and alert you when the cost drops or an out-of-stock item becomes available again. The cart can also identify promotional codes and suggest payment options that may help you save money. For example, if you're shopping for a new TV, you can save models from different stores and let Google watch for price changes. When you're ready to buy, you can complete eligible purchases through Google Pay or finish checkout directly on the retailer's website. Universal Cart is rolling out in the U.S., so it may not appear in every account immediately. It's another option worth checking if you already use Google Search or Gemini to shop. If you don't see Notify Me or Track price, the feature may be unavailable for your phone, account or shopping website. Start by checking that your apps and browser are updated. On iPhone, Safari Notify Me requires a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled. For Google's shopping tools, make sure you're signed into your Google Account. Chrome may also require additional browsing or synchronization settings for certain shopping features. Some product pages simply don't support tracking. In that case, try another retailer's listing for the same item. Google's price-tracking features are available in supported countries, including the United States, although availability varies by product and account. A lower price can be tempting, especially when a notification pops up while you're doing something else. However, I wouldn't rush to checkout without checking a few details. A price alert tells you something has changed. It doesn't necessarily mean you've found the lowest available price. Price tracking comes with a privacy trade-off worth understanding. Google's shopping tools use your Google Account to manage tracked products and alerts. Certain Chrome shopping features may also require additional browsing information or settings, including Make searches and browsing better. You should review those options before enabling them. That setting allows Chrome to share browsing-related information with Google to improve its services. You can review these options under Chrome > 3 dots in the upper right >Settings > Google services. Apple's Safari Notify Me uses Apple Intelligence to monitor webpages for requested changes. Before enabling either feature, consider whether the convenience is worth the information and permissions involved. Be careful about clicking price-drop alerts or shopping links from unfamiliar senders. Scammers can create fake sale notifications that lead to fraudulent websites. Strong antivirus software can provide an additional layer of protection by helping detect malicious links, phishing attempts and other online threats. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. I've lost count of how many times I've looked at something online, decided to wait and then completely forgotten to check whether the price dropped. That's why I like having my phone do some of the watching for me. With Safari's Notify Me feature in iOS 27, compatible iPhones can monitor more than just prices. Meanwhile, Google's shopping tools can help Samsung Galaxy and Pixel owners follow prices on supported products, while Chrome offers additional shopping features on compatible devices. My advice is to start with something you actually need, especially a larger purchase where a price drop could save you a meaningful amount. Set up an alert and see what happens. You might save some money without spending your evenings hunting through shopping websites. Have you ever bought something only to see the price drop a few days later? Would you trust your phone to watch prices for you, or do you prefer hunting for deals yourself? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9072e2b01e86071e0f4cb Vance Defends Ramaswamy’s Ad as Backlash Threatens Ohio Campaign te 2026-10-21T18:40:46.198Z Vance Defends Ramaswamy’s Ad as Backlash Threatens Ohio Campaign The vice president backed an advertisement featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s mother, who has been estranged from Ms. Acton since her stepfather was charged with child rape. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad907242b01e86071e0f4ae Republicans Call Out Vivek Ramaswamy Over Amy Acton Ad te 2026-10-21T18:40:36.295Z Republicans Call Out Vivek Ramaswamy Over Amy Acton Ad The Ohio gubernatorial candidate is facing cross-party criticism for the ad which features Acton's estranged mother. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9071a2b01e86071e0f4a5 Ravens Get More Concerning Injury News on Lamar Jackson te 2026-10-21T18:40:26.137Z Ravens Get More Concerning Injury News on Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted at practice yet again as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad907102b01e86071e0f49c Patrick Mahomes Has Message for Kenneth Walker Before His Seattle Homecoming te 2026-10-21T18:40:16.124Z Patrick Mahomes Has Message for Kenneth Walker Before His Seattle Homecoming Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes discussed Kenneth Walker's Week 7 homecoming against the Seattle Seahawks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad904f12b01e86071e0f44d Trump supporters confronted with painful gas prices deliver striking response: ‘I'll take that any day’ te 2026-10-21T18:31:13.667Z Trump supporters confronted with painful gas prices deliver striking response: ‘I'll take that any day’ As gas prices climb amid the conflict with Iran, some of President Donald Trump's most loyal supporters say they're willing to pay more at the pump if it means keeping Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon — even with the midterm elections just two weeks away. "If you're really a good American, you'll be thinking not for yourself or how much you're spending for gas. But what life is going to be like for your children, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren," one voter told Fox News Digital on Tuesday evening. "What will they grow up to? You have to keep those people in the political regime in Iran without a nuclear weapon." "If we don't do something now, isn't that worth paying another dollar a gallon?" he added. Fox News Digital spoke with several voters following Trump's Tuesday rally at Pitt-Greenville Airport about rising gas prices, the upcoming midterm elections and the ongoing war with Iran, which has sent oil prices surging and added to Americans' affordability concerns. VOTERS PREPARE TO WEIGH-IN ON TRUMP'S ECONOMY AS COSTS CONTINUE TO SURGE "Things haven't changed much since Sleepy Joe," another local voter, Shauna, told Fox News Digital about former President Joe Biden. "At least prices ... But [Trump is] doing the best he can with what he has. Because, you know, he's not Congress. He can only pass so much." Another rallygoer told Fox News Digital that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon was worth the cost of higher gas prices for American drivers. TRUMP VOTERS SAY COSTS ARE CRUSHING THEIR WALLETS — BUT LOOK PAST PRESIDENT FOR BLAME "We believed in what he [Trump] was saying and what he stood for," local voter Michael told Fox News Digital. "And you hear people today saying, y'all wanted to get politicians out of Washington ... We got a businessman in, [he] never claimed to be a politician, he's a businessman." "Even with the gas prices up for what he's done in Iran," he added. "To me [that] is worth the high gas prices. I'll take that any day to stop a country like Iran and take that nuclear power away. That's a no-brainer, you know. Now, will the gas prices come down? Absolutely. They will come down because of what he's done." IRAN ‘MISCALCULATING’ BY BETTING ON MIDTERMS AFTER 3-HOUR TALKS, TRUMP OFFICIALS WARN Another Trump supporter, Steve, told Fox News Digital that he would encourage other Americans to vote for GOP candidates despite high prices. "It would take an act of God to lower prices before this election is over," he said. "But I highly stress to everybody to vote Republican, like you are voting like it's the most important election in your lifetime. Because in many instances, it actually is." Trump has maintained that the ongoing war with Iran is a "small price to pay" to keep the nation safe. The president has been crisscrossing the country in the final weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, rallying his supporters in an effort to boost Republican candidates and help the GOP retain control of Congress. His North Carolina stop was aimed in part at bolstering Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is facing former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad904e02b01e86071e0f444 The Jacksonville Jaguars are kicking the tires on letting fans store their ashes at their stadium te 2026-10-21T18:30:56.410Z The Jacksonville Jaguars are kicking the tires on letting fans store their ashes at their stadium The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to take a trip down I-95 and I-4 (godspeed) to play in Orlando next season while EverBank Stadium undergoes a massive, $1.4 billion renovation. One that will include a canopy, wider concourses, and, if there's enough interest, something not usually found in NFL stadiums: a place to store your ashes after you die. Honestly, you kids will be glad to have the space on their mantle... Do people even have mantles anymore? NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS FANS ARE DROPPING SERIOUS MONEY ON OLD STADIUM URINAL TROUGHS According to Front Office Sports, some fans have already ponied up as much as $6,000 to be part of a new project dubbed the "904Ever Club." This is being done in conjunction with the team's "official fan memories partner," Eternal Fan. The plan is to install a 14-by-14-foot memorial that will contain fans' personal artifacts, including their most personal artifacts: their ashes. NEWLY RELEASED DATA SHOWS WHICH AMERICAN CITIES HAVE THE MOST PASSIONATE FANBASES IN THE NFL CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The top tier costs a cool $5,904, which is a lot, and it obviously begs the question: would you do this if you could have your cremains interred at your team's stadium? I think it depends on your team. If you're a long-suffering fan of, like the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Pirates, or, in my case, Philadelphia Flyers, do you want to spend the rest of eternity (or at least until your team moves to a new stadium or arena) being reminded of the agonizing defeats? No... but it would still be pretty cool to tell people where you're headed before you take the ol' dirt nap. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Yeah, when I croak you can visit my cremains at Xfinity Mobile Arena... I was hoping to have them stored at the Chickie's & Pete's across the street — big crab fries guy — but they wouldn't do it." UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INTENDS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH $1.45 BILLION STADIUM RENOVATION PLANS Considering the Jaguars already have a hefty bill to pay for these stadium renovations, one of the best parts for them is that while Eternal Fan gets the revenue from the packages sold, it's also on them to build and maintain the memorial, which includes annual fees to the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad904d42b01e86071e0f43b Hal Steinbrenner makes clear who he blames for Yankees' troubles as Brian Cashman makes announcement te 2026-10-21T18:30:44.756Z Hal Steinbrenner makes clear who he blames for Yankees' troubles as Brian Cashman makes announcement After roughly two weeks of radio silence, New York Yankees brass delivered their official postmortem on Wednesday, and owner Hal Steinbrenner made it very clear who he blames for the team tying its longest championship drought since winning its first World Series in 1923. Steinbrenner spoke alongside general manager Brian Cashman during a joint Zoom news conference from the team's spring training ballpark in Tampa, Florida, and manager Aaron Boone followed with a video news conference from Yankee Stadium. With Boone and Cashman seemingly public enemies No. 1A and 1B among the Yankees fan base , making them available for the conferences all but confirmed Steinbrenner's loyalty to both of them, and he confirmed that fact. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "The bottom line is the players didn’t live up to their end of the bargain in the playoffs," Steinbrenner said. Steinbrenner said that he felt the 2026 Yankees were a "world championship caliber team," yet for the second year in a row, they were eliminated by a division rival in the American League Division Series on their own home field. Steinbrenner said Boone, who will return for his 10th season, "managed a good season" which included numerous injuries to several star players. However, the postseason proved practically impossible for the offense. "I believe we absolutely had a team that was winning a championship. I was disappointed, quite frankly, with the offense throughout the course of the year as a whole," Steinbrenner said. "That is certainly one part of the organization that I will be looking at from top to bottom ... but this is twice now when the offense just hasn't lived up to their end of the bargain and got the deal done." AARON BOONE WILL RETURN FOR 10TH SEASON AS YANKEES MANAGER DESPITE FAN OUTRAGE: REPORTS Cashman himself later broke the news that he had agreed to an extension - his current contract expires later this year, and he became the team's GM in 1998. When Cashman took over from Bob Watson in 1998, it was the 15th change at GM since George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees in January 1973. Cashman has been the only GM under Hal Steinbrenner, who succeeded his father as controlling owner in November 2008. "Well, look, Cash is great every season," Steinbrenner said. "I think the roster he put together, the team that we rolled out of spring training with, was as good as any in baseball, in my opinion. We had a lot of bumps and bruises along the way, but the team was fantastic, and it was a world championship-caliber team." Boone finished his ninth season as manager and has one season left on a two-year contract extension agreed to in February 2025. The 53-year-old former third baseman has led New York to a 790-565 regular-season record and three first-place finishes in the AL East but a 27-30 postseason mark. "At the end of the day, we haven’t won a championship with me at the helm," he said. "Ultimately that’s what has to happen to satisfy certainly myself — that's why I'm doing this — but to answer those questions ultimately." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad904b82b01e86071e0f412 Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties te 2026-10-21T18:30:16.824Z Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties In the final weeks of Michigan’s Senate race, the Democratic nominee finds himself facing both ugly attacks and pointed questions about family members. He has pushed back forcefully. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad902a32b01e86071e0f3c0 American woman masterminds $6 million marriage fraud scheme, Department of Justice says te 2026-10-21T18:21:23.267Z American woman masterminds $6 million marriage fraud scheme, Department of Justice says An American woman living in Massachusetts has been accused by the Department of Justice of arranging sham marriages to help her clients seek green cards and U.S. citizenship. Jennifer Gonzalez, a U.S. citizen, collected up to $40,000 per marriage and arranged as many as 20 per year over the last decade, according to Leah Foley, the U.S. attorney for the Massachusetts District. Gonzalez's female employees, who were also charged, were the ones marrying the men looking to get legal status in the U.S., authorities said. "This conspiracy netted her $6 million during the course of the alleged scam," Foley said during a press conference Wednesday at the Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston. "She bragged that she invested her ill gotten proceeds in businesses and property in the Dominican Republic, which she repeatedly referred to as 'my country.'" DOJ SUES CONNECTICUT, NEW HAVEN OVER SANCTUARY POLICIES: 'OPEN DEFIANCE' It appears Gonzalez spilled the details of the scheme to a witness cooperating with federal law enforcement. Foley said Gonzalez believed this individual was an illegal immigrant. Gonzalez, 43, told the witness, who was recording the interaction, that Massachusetts was "so special" because it is a sanctuary state where "illegal aliens get a lot of help as an immigrant." Gonzalez also allegedly said her goal was to give all her children pieces of land in the Dominican Republic they could later own. "Miss Gonzalez got rich off selling the American dream, all the while investing her money in another country," Foley said. Gonzalez told the witness she stopped holding phony marriages at the end of 2024 because President Donald Trump was returning to office, before shutting down the scheme entirely in 2025 because immigration enforcement had become "a little harsh," according to Foley. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S IMMIGRATION PUSH FUELS ICE'S BIGGEST ARREST MONTH IN AGENCY HISTORY Gonzalez was described by prosecutors as the "ringleader" of the operation, though there were other alleged co-conspirators. Amara Pugh, Gonzalez's 31-year-old secretary — along with Jessica Tavares, 31; Erica Daniels, 29; and Jaylin Hill, 26 — were allegedly paid to marry Gonzalez's clients. Gonzalez herself also allegedly entered into a sham marriage with an illegal immigrant. Photographs of at least two marriage ceremonies were included in court records shared by the Justice Department. In most cases, they would stay married to the illegal immigrants for years, get divorced, then get married to other illegal immigrants as early as a month after their divorces, officials added. Foley told reporters that another component of the alleged fraud involved Gonzalez applying for and receiving SNAP benefits from 2019 through 2026. She received more than $124,000 from the SNAP program over that time, according to prosecutors. "She did not list her income from her sham marriage business and did not list anyone else in her household, not the illegal alien she married and not the father of her children, who she referred to as her husband," Foley said. Gonzalez, Pugh, Tavares and two other conspirators were arrested Wednesday morning, the Justice Department said. Hill is already in state prison for a firearms offense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad902982b01e86071e0f3b7 Cuban American lawmakers hail Raúl Castro arrest warrant, vow to keep fighting for Cuba’s freedom te 2026-10-21T18:21:12.285Z Cuban American lawmakers hail Raúl Castro arrest warrant, vow to keep fighting for Cuba’s freedom FIRST ON FOX: Cuban-American lawmakers are welcoming a Florida arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft, saying the move marks a new step toward accountability for the communist regime and vowing to keep fighting for freedom on the island. The warrant comes after Ariana Fajardo Orshan, chief judge of Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit, found probable cause to believe Castro conspired to commit first-degree murder in connection with the shootdown of two Miami-based civilian aircraft involved in a humanitarian operation near Cuba in 1996. "As the only Cuban-born member of Congress, this moment is deeply personal," Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital. "For decades, Raúl Castro and his communist regime have oppressed the Cuban people while evading accountability." Giménez described the warrant as a "powerful message" in the "pursuit of justice," adding that those responsible for the suffering of the Cuban people could soon "answer for their crimes." "No previous administration has taken this historic step, and our community is eternally grateful for it," he continued. "For the millions of Cubans who have suffered under this tyranny, including those of us forced into exile, this represents a significant moment in our decades-long struggle for freedom." CUBAN AMERICAN LAWMAKERS WARN CUBA IS CLOSER THAN EVER TO REGIME CHANGE UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Uthmeier told Fox News Digital that Castro allegedly "ordered" the "premeditated, state-sanctioned murder of four Floridians in cold blood," calling the warrant "a step toward accountability" for the conspiracy that led to the deaths of Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, Mario de la Peña and Armando Alejandre Jr. Uthmeier’s office said the warrant could limit Castro’s ability to travel to countries that have extradition agreements with the United States. OBAMA’S BASEBALL OUTING WITH CASTRO REIGNITES FURY AFTER TRUMP DOJ DROPS HAMMER ON CUBAN LEADER Giménez said that although the warrant is "historic," he and other lawmakers will continue fighting until Cuba’s "political prisoners are released" and the "Cuban people can determine their own destiny." Florida state Rep. Juan Porras, another Cuban American lawmaker, said the warrant shows that Florida "will never forget" the victims of the communist regime’s atrocities. CUBA’S DICTATORSHIP HAS LONG BEEN A THREAT TO AMERICA. NOW, IT’S FINALLY TEETERING "Thank you to the Miami judge who signed a state arrest warrant for Raúl Castro for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder," Porras told Fox News Digital. "Thirty years later, justice is still moving, but the work is not done. Cuba is not free yet, and we will not stop until it is." "Cuba will be free," Porras added in Spanish. The warrant stems from the Feb. 24, 1996, shootdown of two unarmed aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue over international waters. Four people were killed in the attack. Castro, who was Cuba’s defense minister at the time, was federally indicted earlier this year in connection with the deaths. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad902822b01e86071e0f392 Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Oct. 19-20 te 2026-10-21T18:20:50.605Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Oct. 19-20 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad902782b01e86071e0f37e Havasu man pleads guilty in Body Beach confrontation over dog injry te 2026-10-21T18:20:40.809Z Havasu man pleads guilty in Body Beach confrontation over dog injry A violent confrontation at Body Beach in Lake Havasu City could result in a prison sentence for a local resident. Robert Cobb, 67, pleaded guilty to an attempted aggravated assault charge during an Oct. 19 hearing before Judge Billy Sipe… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad9026e2b01e86071e0f375 Judge refuses to delay ruling against Arizona groundwater restrictions te 2026-10-21T18:20:30.411Z Judge refuses to delay ruling against Arizona groundwater restrictions PHOENIX -- A judge won't back down -- even temporarily -- from his ruling that state water officials acted illegally in changing the rules for home builders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad902622b01e86071e0f36c Storms could disrupt start of busy Havasu weekend, but sunshine is on the way te 2026-10-21T18:20:18.618Z Storms could disrupt start of busy Havasu weekend, but sunshine is on the way Lake Havasu City has a packed weekend ahead, and the weather looks ready to cooperate — once a round of potentially severe thunderstorms moves through the region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad900032b01e86071e0f2dd GM is giving OnStar an AI makeover te 2026-10-21T18:10:11.391Z GM is giving OnStar an AI makeover It's one of the biggest overhauls ever to the 30-year-old connected car product. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fdbd2b01e86071e0f266 Zach Bryan admits he drank '15 beers a day' as part of 'perfect routine' before quitting alcohol te 2026-10-21T18:00:29.368Z Zach Bryan admits he drank '15 beers a day' as part of 'perfect routine' before quitting alcohol Zach Bryan is getting candid about his relationship with alcohol, revealing that he once drank as many as 15 beers a day and was intoxicated when he wrote nearly every hit song of his career. The country star, 30, opened up about his sobriety during a conversation with Matthew McConaughey that was released alongside his latest EP, "Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs." Bryan detailed how his drinking eventually led to severe panic attacks that left him fearing he was going to die. ZACH BRYAN ADMITS QUICK RISE TO FAME AFTER DECADE OF MILITARY SERVICE LED TO ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY "When I got in the throes of drinking f---ing 15 beers in a day and I kept going with that cycle, I started getting these really, really severe panic attacks where my whole body went numb, and I thought I was going to have a stroke and die," he told McConaughey. "I’d curl up for days at a time, and I went to a doctor. And, like I said, I still didn’t believe it. I told the doctor, ‘Man, I’m just hungover. I’m fine.’ And the doctor was like, ‘No, man. You have a really severe thing going on here.’" Bryan said his doctor diagnosed him with panic disorder and suggested that quitting alcohol could help. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "[My doctor] said, ‘I think you have a pretty bad panic disorder. And if you quit drinking, that might help you a little bit.’ So I tried it, and I was like, ‘Oh, yeah.’" Before giving up alcohol, Bryan said he relied on drinking to manage his stage fright. "So I used to get on stage. Here’s my routine. I used to think this was the perfect routine. No show could ever go bad if I did this: work out, shower, play my guitar, listen to Bon Iver, drink four beers," he recalled. "It eased my pain. All the stage fright I had was gone after I drank three or four beers, and I’m like, ‘I can do it.’ Then I would drink after the show, too." Bryan said he would wake up the next day facing another performance and repeat the same cycle. "I’d wake up the next day with another show, and I’d think, ‘Well, to get rid of this panic in me, to get rid of this stage fright, there’s one choice. Let’s do what we’ve always done,’" he said. "I’d drink two or three more beers. And I thought I was never going to get out of that. I thought that cycle was forever." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The singer-songwriter said his managers had questioned whether he had tried performing without alcohol, but he viewed drinking as part of his routine. "They would always be like, ‘Hey, have you tried not drinking before a show?’ Like, I can’t. It’s my routine. It’s my lucky socks," Bryan said. "For a long time, I danced with that. Years, I danced with that. And it worked, you know. I was playing a good show. I was paying my bills. I was doing everything. I employed 100 or 200 people. I was like, ‘This is fine.’" Bryan said performing sober is more intimidating at first, but ultimately more rewarding. "I will say now that I’ve quit drinking, stages are more scary," he admitted. "But once I get on stage, it’s a lot more enjoyable. So much better. It feels like flying. It’s more fun. It’s the best feeling in the world." Bryan said the realization that he was responsible for his own struggles came after years of denial. "I used to be so terrified of that," he said of performing sober. "And that denial is what got me there. That denial is what brought me to those panic attacks. I was the issue the whole time." The Grammy winner also said he had convinced himself that alcohol was essential to his songwriting process. "Every hit I ever had, I was pretty much drunk when I made it," Bryan said. "And so I had the issue of thinking I was never going to have a good song again if I wasn’t under the influence." He described the belief as a "real curse" that made him feel as though he had to repeat the same rituals in order to create music. "This is the first project I’ve ever done, this ‘Young Manhood’ thing, that I didn’t drink a lick," he said. "I wrote every word sober and I sang every word sober. And I’ll say it took that to prove to me that I could do it." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Bryan admitted that he once dismissed sobriety and didn't recognize that his own drinking had become a problem. "I always thought sobriety was a joke because it’s people who couldn’t control themselves celebrating not being able to control themselves," Bryan said. "When I was drinking a lot, I always thought, ‘Why can’t you control yourself?’ I never realized I had a problem." The singer said his perspective changed during a solo 30-day motorcycle trip across the country. Bryan said he spent much of the trip stopping at bars and drinking himself to sleep. When he reached a Pilot truck stop outside Seattle, he bought a 40-ounce Budweiser and sat on a curb beside his motorcycle. "I’ll never forget this as long as I live," he said. "I went into this Pilot and I grabbed a 40 [ounce bottle of] Budweiser, and I’m sitting on the curb with my motorcycle in front of me, and I’m drinking it. And I’m thinking, ‘What the hell was all that worth? Why did I do any of that? I feel emptier than when I left.’" Bryan said he realized he had spent the previous 30 days chasing a "big romantic movie moment," only to find himself alone in a parking lot. "I’ve got nowhere to go home to, no one to call," he recalled thinking. "That’s when I said, ‘Man, why am I drinking right now? What am I celebrating?’" "It changed me a lot, that parking lot," he said. "That was the moment I realized, when I went and got that 40, I was like, ‘Man, it’s f---ing 3. You’ve got an issue. Why do you want to drink a 40 right now in the Seattle Pilot parking lot?’" Bryan previously announced in November 2025 that he had been sober for two months, writing that he had used alcohol to cope with a "perpetual discontent" and a "consistent black hole" inside him. During his conversation with McConaughey, Bryan said sobriety has helped him feel more creative, energized and content. "I feel great. I feel content. I feel whole," he said. "There’s nothing I need to get me by anymore." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fdba2b01e86071e0f255 Financial shortfall suspends Phoenix Symphony season te 2026-10-21T18:00:26.200Z Financial shortfall suspends Phoenix Symphony season New Phoenix Symphony conductor Paolo Bortolameolli and the Phoenix Symphony (photo by Jaron Quach for Tavit’s Photography). The Phoenix Symphony announced today that it does not have the financial resources needed to continue its 2026-27 season. Following its scheduled performance on Sunday, Nov. 1, the remaining season performances and programs will be suspended. Layoffs of musicians will take effect Monday, Nov. 2, the organization added. In a press release, leadership said that despite increased revenues, ticket sales and philanthropic support, “ongoing operating deficits have left the organization with substantial financial obligations that make continuing the season untenable.” They added that the board and management have worked to address financial challenges through the $60 million CRESCENDO fundraising and endowment campaign, identifying significant reductions in administrative costs and through ongoing consultation with musician representatives. Those efforts have not been enough, the organization said. “We know the consequences of this decision on musicians and staff will be profound. They are the heart of the Symphony, and their artistry and dedication have deeply enriched this community,” said Peter Kjome, president and CEO. “We also understand the disappointment for our subscribers, students, concertgoers and many community partners. It has been an honor to share our love of music with this community for nearly 80 years. Now our responsibility is to pursue every reasonable opportunity to preserve this institution for the future.” The Symphony added that although the board has suspended the season, it has not canceled it. The goal is to reopen as soon as possible; when or if performances will resume is not yet known. The organization said it will share its financial recovery plan publicly. Ongoing updates will be posted at www.phoenixsymphony.org/updates. Editor’s note: This story was edited slightly for clarity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fdb82b01e86071e0f24c Charter and Private School Briefs – October 2026 te 2026-10-21T18:00:24.292Z Charter and Private School Briefs – October 2026 MHP ranked #22 In its September newsletter, Madison Highland Prep (MPH) announced that it was recognized as the #22 Best High School in Arizona in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. Students at Madison Highland Prep tied ribbons to the school fence as they honored those killed and otherwise impacted by 9/11 (photo courtesy of Madison Highland Prep). This places MHP among the top five percent of high schools nationwide, an achievement that reflects the dedication and hard work of students, teachers and entire school community, the school said, adding that the ranking highlights the momentum and continued growth of MHP as it enters another school year. The statement continued, “This recognition is a reflection of what we strive for every day at Madison Highland Prep: challenging our students, celebrating their accomplishments, and creating opportunities for them to succeed. We are incredibly proud of how far our school community has come and grateful to everyone who has helped make this achievement possible. As we look ahead, we are excited to keep raising the bar and building on this success together.” Madison Highland Prep is located at 1431 E. Campbell Ave. For additional information, call 602-745-3800 or visit https://madisonhighlandprep.com. Remembering 9/11 At a Sept. 11 event, Madison Highland Prep staff and students came together to tie ribbons along the school’s fence and take a moment to pay their respects and honor the lives and memories forever impacted by 9/11. In a social media post recognizing the events of Sept. 11, 2001, the school said, “We remember. We honor. We will never forget.” Want to become a Bronco? Area students who are interested in becoming a Bronco are invited to attend Brophy College Preparatory’s largest admissions event of the year. The annual Brophy Open House, is on Sunday, Nov. 1. Prospective students can join campus tours and find information on academic programs, sports and co-curricular activities, as well as details about financial aid and the admissions process. Registration for the event is now open. Visit www.brophyprep.org to fill out an inquiry form, or sign up through the Application Checklist if your student is already registered with Brophy. Members of Valley Lutheran High School’s Hearts to Serve Club packed nutritious meals at Feed My Starving Children in Tempe as part of the school’s service ethos (submitted photo). Service day supports local nonprofit Members of Valley Lutheran High School’s Hearts to Serve Club recently gave up their Saturday morning to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children in Tempe. Led by Valley Lutheran teacher Dave Meyer, the students measured ingredients, filled bags, weighed meals and prepared them for shipment. Together, they packed hundreds of nutritious meals that will be distributed to children in need around the world. Why would teenagers spend a Saturday morning working on a meal-packing line? For these students, the answer is rooted in their faith, Meyer said. “They understand that faith is not simply something we talk about. It is something we live out by recognizing the needs of others and choosing to serve,” the teach said. Feed My Starving Children relies on volunteers to hand-pack nutritious MannaPack meals designed to help prevent and reverse undernutrition. The meals are distributed by partner organizations through schools, orphanages, clinics and feeding programs worldwide. Learn more about Feed My Starving Children at www.fmsc.org. The experience also benefits Valley Lutheran students, the school said. They experience the joy of knowing their work may help a child receive the food needed to survive, while strengthening friendships and learning the value of working together toward a shared purpose. Students also build community service hours that can become an important part of their story during the college admissions process. More importantly, they discover that their time and talents can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The school added that students experience more service time through hands-on opportunities to make a meaningful difference, and during its school-wide Day of Giving on Oct. 30, students can choose from more than 10 nonprofit organizations where they will volunteer their time and serve others. Learn more about the school by visiting www.vlhs.org. Gina Nunez, a world history and Holocaust Studies teacher at Xavier College Preparatory, has been appointed to the advisory committee of the new Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center (photo by Lisa Zuba). History teacher appointed to Holocaust committee Xavier College Preparatory history teacher Gina Nunez has been appointed to the advisory committee of the new Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center in Phoenix, a state-of-the-art center dedicated to Holocaust education, remembrance and inspiring future generations to stand against antisemitism, hatred and bigotry. Nunez teaches AP World History and Holocaust Studies at Xavier. The Holocaust Studies elective, offered to juniors and seniors, has become one of the school’s most popular electives, the school said, reflecting strong student interest in understanding the history of the Holocaust and its continuing relevance. As a member of the Center’s advisory committee, Nunez will serve as an ambassador and provide an educator’s perspective on curriculum and programming for high school students. “I absolutely love teaching history,” said Nunez. “But I have a passion for teaching about the Holocaust. It’s important for me to remind my students that they never forget; that they know what it means to be empathetic, speak out against dehumanization and challenge bigotry.” That approach is central to Nunez’s Holocaust Studies course at Xavier, the school said. Students watch recorded survivor testimonies, read first-person accounts and examine individual experiences to understand the Holocaust not simply as a historical event, but through the lives of those who experienced it. Scheduled to open in April 2027, the Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center will be a 31,000-square-foot facility built on the grounds of the Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center, the site of Phoenix’s first synagogue, Congregation Beth Israel. The center will feature immersive and interactive exhibits, survivor testimonies, educational programming and resources for teachers and students. The Center grew out of a plan developed by the Arizona Jewish Historical Society. Its mission is to preserve the memory of Holocaust victims and survivors while encouraging visitors, particularly young people, to become “upstanders” who recognize and act against hatred, prejudice and injustice. Learn more at https://azjhs.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fdae2b01e86071e0f219 Sam LaPorta Gets Blunt on Lions Future: 'I'll Go Get Paid Somewhere Else' te 2026-10-21T18:00:14.499Z Sam LaPorta Gets Blunt on Lions Future: 'I'll Go Get Paid Somewhere Else' The Detroit Lions and Sam LaPorta reached a stalemate in contract negotiations, resulting in some obvious frustration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fdab2b01e86071e0f210 Packers Urged to Trade for 3X Pro Bowl DT to Bolster Defense te 2026-10-21T18:00:11.805Z Packers Urged to Trade for 3X Pro Bowl DT to Bolster Defense The Green Bay Packers are being urged to target Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner ahead of the deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fda92b01e86071e0f207 Social Security Makes Major Update to Prevent Fraud te 2026-10-21T18:00:09.369Z Social Security Makes Major Update to Prevent Fraud The SSA announced that it had corrected tens of millions of files in its Social Security Number database. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fda42b01e86071e0f1ea PHP armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet te 2026-10-21T18:00:04.098Z PHP armageddon: OpenAI, Google’s Wiz find ancient holes, panicking the internet This is the kind of security issue that was found and prevented by AI, but is also a high risk because of AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb612b01e86071e0f1cd Flood watch in effect; tornado watch issued by National Weather Service te 2026-10-21T17:50:25.979Z Flood watch in effect; tornado watch issued by National Weather Service A flood watch remains in effect through the evening of Thursday, Oct. 22, for all of Northern and central Arizona, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arizona until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, from Flagstaff to Bellemont. The watch area Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb5e2b01e86071e0f1ac Minnesota rapper defends 'solidarity' with France radical activists, push for protests to come to US te 2026-10-21T17:50:22.273Z Minnesota rapper defends 'solidarity' with France radical activists, push for protests to come to US A Minnesota rapper has stood by his social media posts idolizing the increasingly violent protests in France, which resulted in some 2,500 arrests over the weekend. Tufawon, whose real name is Rafael Gonzalez Jr., made a series of posts on Facebook advocating for White people in the United States to "go outside and raise hell" after he and Greta Thunberg visited Lycée Paul Éluard, the high school in Saint-Denis where many of the student demonstrations kicked off this month. "Do I think way more people need to become radicalized here? Absolutely, especially white people, and that’s where I think we can take influence from the French. "All Power to the People!" the 40-year-old rapper wrote on Facebook. "Go f— s— up white people. It's your time." In an earlier post, he clarified that when he says White Americans need to "raise hell" or "f— s— up" about supposed fascism and authoritarianism under the Trump administration, he means they need to "take it to next level peacefully and legally." RO KHANNA SPARKS BACKLASH OVER FRANCE RIOT COMMENTS AS CRITIC SAYS HE WANTS TO ‘RIDE THE RAGE WAVE’ And in a statement to The New York Post, Tufawon said his Facebook posts "fall under figurative speech and in no way, shape or form did I use them with the intent to incite violence of any kind." Tufawon, who is part Native American, also told the Post that his participation in some of the French protests last week was impromptu because he had been on vacation in the country. In one video, he was in front of a crowd chanting "f— ICE" and "ICE out" before performing his song "No One Is Illegal." The protests in France, which began weeks ago as student-led demonstrations against poor classroom conditions and education funding cuts, have now devolved into widespread riots involving a range of political and ideological factions. VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT FRANCE PROTESTS AS MACRON WARNS UNREST IS BEING EXPLOITED Images and videos posted to social media on Saturday and Sunday showed groups of men waving foreign flags while engaging in acts of destruction on the streets of France's major cities. A Fox News Digital investigation found that communist organizations, Islamic advocacy groups, labor unions and environmental activists were involved in the unrest. French officials said they have arrested over 2,500 people in connection with the demonstrations, which have drawn participants motivated by a range of issues, including the cost of living and climate change. On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across the country, though looting and violence broke out in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and other cities. Shops were broken into, vehicles and buildings were set on fire and in Marseilles, the city hall building was set ablaze by agitators. Rioters have so far caused about $1 billion in damage. President Donald Trump has preemptively sought to discourage similar conduct in the U.S., saying Tuesday that federal law enforcement would treat potential rioters "very, very rough." More demonstrations are planned across France on Saturday, with French officials planning a massive security deployment ahead of time to deal with expected unrest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb5c2b01e86071e0f1a3 Iran is trying to ‘create a rot from within’ through ‘information warfare,’ analyst warns te 2026-10-21T17:50:20.728Z Iran is trying to ‘create a rot from within’ through ‘information warfare,’ analyst warns Iran, recognizing surefire defeat in a kinetic war, is leaning in on an information warfare campaign to undermine the United States and Israel from within, according to Yuval David, a strategic U.S.-Israel geopolitical communications advisor. "You cannot beat Israel or the United States in a physical kinetic war," David told Fox News Digital from Budapest, where he joined Israeli President Israel Herzog for high-level diplomatic talks Wednesday, adding the warning of an "information warfare system." "And that’s what’s going on with social media, with our devices and the people who are on TikTok and Instagram and Facebook and X and YouTube and all of the different social media platforms where the Islamic Republic of Iran is able to affect people’s minds." IRAN TARGETS US WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE CAMPAIGN TO MANIPULATE AMERICANS, EMBARRASS TRUMP: EXPERTS "One of the things that it does is it tries to create a rot from within the societies and sadly it’s very much succeeding in doing so," he added, stating that Iran's campaign has enjoyed "guidance from Russia and China." David’s warning comes as Israel prepares for an election next week that analysts say could change its leadership but is unlikely to produce a fundamental shift in the country’s Iran policy. NETANYAHU PRAISES TRUMP'S 'WICKED SENSE OF HUMOR,' DEFENDS IRONCLAD ALLIANCE AHEAD OF HISTORIC ISRAEL VOTE A Reuters analysis published Wednesday found that Iran will likely remain Israel’s chief adversary, with military force continuing to serve as the country’s preferred tool against its enemies. The report said Israel’s security doctrine is centered on confronting Iran, maintaining buffer zones beyond its borders and keeping military pressure on to deter threats. A victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, backed by conservative coalition partners, could deepen Israel’s confrontation with Tehran, not bring about appeasement. Even an opposition-led government would likely share the same broad strategic outlook, David said. TRUMP IS DISMANTLING IRAN’S WAR MACHINE, BUT AMERICA STILL NEEDS AN ENDGAME "The Islamic Republic of Iran is a massive concern for the world," David said. "Tehran does not fear another diplomatic statement. It fears an America and an Israel with the intelligence, military capabilities and political will to act together." David said the U.S.-Israel alliance should not be judged by whether American leaders support the same Israeli candidate. TRUMP SAYS NETANYAHU NEEDS TO BE RE-ELECTED, OR ELSE US WILL HAVE TO 'FINISH THE JOB’ AGAINST IRAN ALONE "Presidents come and go, prime ministers come and go. America’s and Israel’s enemies do not take election years off," he said. "America doesn’t need to choose Israel’s prime minister, nor will it, nor can it, nor is it even trying to. America just needs a strong Israeli partner, whoever the Israelis elect." Reuters has cited regional analysts who said Netanyahu’s re-election could allow him to pursue a more aggressive campaign against Iran, while Arab states remain wary of his policies but want Tehran’s influence contained. David said Iran’s hostility toward the United States and Israel extends beyond the current conflict. IRAN’S PROXY WAR HAS CROSSED OCEANS AND IS NOW KNOCKING ON AMERICA’S DOOR "The Islamic Republic of Iran has been waging this ideological war against America and also against Israel and also against democracies around the world since 1979," he said. "The regime never stopped a war. "Americans thought we have had a war and then we didn't have a war. Then we had one. Then we didn't. Well, the Islamic Republic of Iran never ended that war. They've seen this as an ongoing war since 1979." FROM INTELLIGENCE SHARING TO MISSILE DEFENSE, HOW ISRAEL'S PARTNERSHIP PROTECTS AMERICAN SECURITY He also framed U.S. support for Israel as a matter of serving American national security interets. "America does not support Israel because Israel is helpless. America partners with Israel because Israel is capable," David said. "Supporting Israel’s security isn’t charity. It’s American strategic self-interest." President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Netanyahu, contrasted with Vice President JD Vance’s decision to stay out of the race, reflects differing political approaches rather than a split over Iran or the U.S.-Israel alliance, according to David. VP JD VANCE ADDRESSES US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP, WHETHER IRAN IS TRYING TO 'PLAY' THE UNITED STATES "President Trump is endorsing Prime Minister Netanyahu – Vice President Vance is emphasizing American priorities, but supporting Israel’s security doesn’t require endorsing a particular Israeli politician," he concluded. "Trump is speaking to Israeli voters because that’s what Trump is able to do – Vance is speaking to American voters," David said. "Far too many Americans don’t realize both Trump and Vance know that Tehran is listening." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb5b2b01e86071e0f19a EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives NFL commissioner assurances that game in France 'will be fine' te 2026-10-21T17:50:19.222Z EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives NFL commissioner assurances that game in France 'will be fine' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Wednesday that he's "leaving shortly" for France to attend the first-ever NFL game there and he's confident it will be safe to attend and play the game due in no small part to assurances he received from United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which were confirmed to OutKick by Rubio himself. "We're involved at the highest levels both in France on a global basis with our officials here, including, I had a conversation here with the Secretary of State a couple of days ago," Goodell said at the close of the Fall League Meeting in New York. "So we're continuing to make sure we have all the available information, make sure appropriate steps are being made. We're guests in the country. We're going to be good guests. We're going to do our thing and I'm confident they're going to do theirs." NFL VP SAYS LEAGUE IS 'VIGILANT' ABOUT SECURITY FOR FRANCE MATCHUP, REMAINS CONFIDENT IN PLANS Rubio on Wednesday confirmed to OutKick and Fox News Digital that he spoke with Goodell. "Our embassy feels the game will be fine," Rubio told OutKick and Fox News Digital. "We have no indication the game will be impacted in any way." Rubio will not be attending the game but it has nothing to do with recent events. "I was never planning to go anyways," Rubio said. Goodell repeated the message the NFL has been delivering for several days about playing in France amid civil unrest and turmoil that has resulted in overturned and burned out cars, looted and burned out shops and restaurants and protests by various factions. "Very high is my comfort level," Goodell said. "Again, we've made all the preparations. We've been in touch with all the appropriate authorities. TJ WATT'S WIFE BREAKS RANKS WITH NFL MARCH TOWARD PARIS GAME QUESTIONING HOW PLAYING THERE MAKES SENSE "Protests are not unusual in France, as you know. And that's something that we will be aware of and make sure that the appropriate arrangements are made." Multiple media outlets in France have reported that a major protest is scheduled for Saturday – one day before the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints play at Stade de France on Sunday. The stadium is approximately 20 miles from central Paris where some of the many protests happened over the last week. The Saints have been in France since Monday without any reported incidents. The Steelers are scheduled to leave Western Pennsylvania on Thursday and arrive on Friday. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb532b01e86071e0f160 Titans HC Robert Saleh Defends Player's Character After Gun-Related Incident te 2026-10-21T17:50:11.742Z Titans HC Robert Saleh Defends Player's Character After Gun-Related Incident Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh vouched for Jordan Elliott's character following a concerning gun-related incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb522b01e86071e0f157 Eagles WR Generating Serious Trade Buzz After Jalen Hurts Injury News te 2026-10-21T17:50:10.026Z Eagles WR Generating Serious Trade Buzz After Jalen Hurts Injury News Jalen Hurts' injury has added another twist to the Eagles' season, with a veteran WR now generating trade buzz around the NFL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb502b01e86071e0f14e Bears HC Ben Johnson Gives Drake Maye ‘Deadly’ Verdict Before First Meeting te 2026-10-21T17:50:08.261Z Bears HC Ben Johnson Gives Drake Maye ‘Deadly’ Verdict Before First Meeting Ben Johnson broke down Drake Maye before Bears-Patriots. The Bears coach pointed to one combination that worries him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb4e2b01e86071e0f145 BYU ‘College GameDay’ Does Historic ESPN Viewership Numbers te 2026-10-21T17:50:06.480Z BYU ‘College GameDay’ Does Historic ESPN Viewership Numbers Bet it was because that wonderful Prove, Utah air… or because alumnus and NFL icon Steve Young was the guest picker. Who knows? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8fb4c2b01e86071e0f13c Matthew Stafford Faces Unfortunate Record Before Rams’ Next Game te 2026-10-21T17:50:04.450Z Matthew Stafford Faces Unfortunate Record Before Rams’ Next Game Rams QB Matthew Stafford is one defeat from an NFL mark no passer wants as Sean McVay admits a costly flaw. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f9092b01e86071e0f102 French woman recounts 'horror movie' as mob of rioters turned on husband in streets of Paris te 2026-10-21T17:40:25.561Z French woman recounts 'horror movie' as mob of rioters turned on husband in streets of Paris A woman who watched her husband get brutally beaten by a mob of rioters in Paris is recounting the terrifying attack that left him bloodied. "It was like a horror movie. I've never experienced a fear like that before," Almudena Garcia told "America's Newsroom" on Wednesday. "We were just in the streets in the center of Paris. ... We were about to leave, and then we heard some screaming, so we turned around, and we saw one of our friends being beat up by a group of individuals, four or five, and then my husband just ran to them in order to help his friends," she added. MCDONALD'S RANSACKED AND WRECKED AS STORES, RESTAURANTS SUFFER FROM VIOLENCE AND RIOTING Garcia, who lives in France, told Fox News the group turned on her husband and began beating him after he tried to help his friend. "It happened very, very fast," she recounted. "There were five at the beginning and four or five more just arrived in two seconds, so I just saw my husband being beat up by 10 individuals." Garcia said she screamed for help during the attack, fearing her husband could be seriously injured or killed. "I was panicking, and I was asking for help," she said. According to Garcia, two waiters at a nearby restaurant intervened and pulled her husband inside to protect him from the attackers. She said several members of the group then followed him into the restaurant and continued the assault. FRANCE'S MASSIVE INTEL FAILURE SPARKS RESIGNATION OFFERS AMID DAYS OF RIOTING "Thanks to the waiters, they could finally get them [the rioters] out... and I got into the restaurant, and I just saw my husband all covered in blood. ... It was very, very scary," she added. The attack comes amid weeks of unrest across France, which began over concerns about poor school conditions have expanded to include protests against rising living costs. Some demonstrations have turned violent, with rioters attacking police, looting businesses and damaging public buildings. Paris has remained a flashpoint for violence, with videos circulating on social media over the weekend appearing to show groups of men damaging property in the capital and other major cities. Violence in the streets has subsided since French authorities imposed curfews in parts of Paris and other cities affected by the unrest, according to the Associated Press. Authorities are preparing for additional demonstrations on Saturday, Oct. 24. Fox News' Robert Schmad contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f8ff2b01e86071e0f0c9 Kentucky HC Will Stein Makes Feelings Clear on 24-Team College Football Playoff te 2026-10-21T17:40:15.836Z Kentucky HC Will Stein Makes Feelings Clear on 24-Team College Football Playoff Kentucky coach Will Stein isn't holding back on a 24-team CFP expansion, making his position clear on the proposed change. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f8fd2b01e86071e0f0c0 Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito Dissent As SCOTUS Blocks Trump's Trans Policy te 2026-10-21T17:40:13.751Z Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito Dissent As SCOTUS Blocks Trump's Trans Policy The decision allows federal inmates to continue receiving gender affirming care while the case continues in the courts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f8fb2b01e86071e0f0b7 Browns New Star RB Trade Target Emerges Amid Injury Trouble te 2026-10-21T17:40:11.786Z Browns New Star RB Trade Target Emerges Amid Injury Trouble The Cleveland Browns have been named a top potential suitor for Tennessee Titans star running back Tony Pollard. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f8f92b01e86071e0f0ae Virus Affecting 60 Percent of People May Hold Clues to Alzheimer’s Risk te 2026-10-21T17:40:09.670Z Virus Affecting 60 Percent of People May Hold Clues to Alzheimer’s Risk The virus prompts key changes to the brain's innate immune cells, Colorado-based researchers have found. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f8f72b01e86071e0f0a5 Roger Goodell Responds to NFLPA’s Request to Investigate Jalen Hurts Situation te 2026-10-21T17:40:07.566Z Roger Goodell Responds to NFLPA’s Request to Investigate Jalen Hurts Situation NFL commissioner Roger Goodell responded to the request from the NFLPA involving the investigation of the Philadelphia Eagles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f8f42b01e86071e0f09c Luka Doncic Sends Bold Championship Message to Lakers Fans te 2026-10-21T17:40:04.543Z Luka Doncic Sends Bold Championship Message to Lakers Fans Luka Doncic delivers a bold championship message to Lakers fans in a full-page newspaper ad ahead of the season opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f6b42b01e86071e0f05a Grandfather gunned down in road rage attack days after burying Air Force son; convicted murderer charged te 2026-10-21T17:30:28.826Z Grandfather gunned down in road rage attack days after burying Air Force son; convicted murderer charged A Connecticut man who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 1992 felony murder conviction has been arrested again in connection with a road rage shooting that left a grandfather dead in Bridgeport, according to city police. Jorge "George" Ortiz, 57, was arrested after a brief foot chase Monday to end a week-long manhunt and charged with murder, criminal possession of a pistol and carrying a pistol without a permit, Bridgeport police said in a statement. He is accused of gunning down 48-year-old Nelson Batista, a grandfather who recently laid his 25-year-old Air Force airman son to rest, in a 9 a.m. road rage incident on Oct. 12, according to a police affidavit. PREGNANT WOMAN DRIVING HOME FROM PRENATAL VISIT SHOT DURING ALLEGED ROAD RAGE ATTACK: POLICE Ortiz and Batista were strangers, according to Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter. "This was a random act," he told reporters at a news briefing announcing the arrest — just hours before Batista's funeral. Surveillance video shows a man identified as Ortiz following a woman down Park Avenue as the victim turned his SUV down a side street, according to the affidavit. Ortiz allegedly slapped his hands on the side of the car, prompting the driver to stop and get out. Ortiz allegedly punched the victim first, and they fell to the ground in a scuffle before surveillance video showed them struggling for control of a handgun, according the affidavit. The city's ShotSpotter program captured at least two gunshots, with the medical examiner later determining one struck Batista in the chest. APPARENT ROAD RAGE DRIVER APPEARS TO THREATEN MOM ON CAMERA AS 3-YEAR-OLD CRIES IN BACK SEAT SEND US A TIP He died at the hospital. Police credited tips from the community for Ortiz's capture after a woman recorded some of the incident on cellphone video and other witnesses helped identify him. Video taken from inside a vehicle captured some of the scuffle, including the attacker getting up, striking Batista in the head with the butt of a pistol and taking off as the victim lies motionless in the street. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST A detective recognized Ortiz from prior encounters, including one in March, according to the affidavit. He had been arrested on misdemeanor drug charges in a case that is still pending. Police also received a tip from a man who also said he could identify Ortiz as the man in the photo. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Court records show Ortiz received a 30-year sentence in 1992 for felony murder. He was off parole at the time of Batista's death. Batista's son's funeral was held on Oct. 3 in Louisiana, according to an online obituary. Batista was an avid fan of Major League Baseball and the NFL, according to his own obituary, and especially fond of the New York Yankees. He was a father of six and grandfather of three. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f6b22b01e86071e0f051 Lindsey Vonn keeps the birthday celebration going, slipping into a bodysuit for clothing line's new collection te 2026-10-21T17:30:26.889Z Lindsey Vonn keeps the birthday celebration going, slipping into a bodysuit for clothing line's new collection What a birthday week Lindsey Vonn is having. Last weekend, she got the birthday festivities started out in Europe with a bikini beach day, as one does when they turn 42. On Tuesday, she was launching a new collection for her clothing line. Hey, look, those European vacations aren’t going to pay for themselves. Plus, we know that nothing is slowing the Olympic champion, New York Times best-selling author, founder of her own foundation, entrepreneur, investor and dog mom down. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! That's all from her Instagram bio and there's no mention of being a model for her own clothing brand in there. And I guess the clothing brand would fall under the entrepreneur umbrella? I think OutKick’s Joe Kinsey did a good job of giving Vonn her flowers in his coverage of her bikini beach day to kick off her birthday weekend. As he noted, "She could start a podcast, sit on her ass all day yapping about random topics while crushing red wine." Destroying her leg on the slopes earlier this year would have been the perfect excuse for getting into all that. But she has more to give. Like tiny coats and white bodysuits Jake Browning's wife, Stephanie, would be proud of. LINDSEY VONN TURNS HEADS BY HER POOL, GISELE SNUBS TOM BRADY & THE RIDICULOUS FAKE OUTRAGE OVER US OPEN FANS This collection, which evidently can keep you warm without a top on, if that's in fact what the message is behind the second picture in the carousel, is about vibes. As if you needed me to tell you that after scrolling through all the pictures. That's plain to see, as is the fact that Lindsey Vonn isn't your average champion, author, foundation founder, entrepreneur, investor and dog mom. Yes, she's another year older, but I highly doubt she's taking the foot off the gas pedal and stepping into a podcast studio full-time. Not with a profound birthday message like the one she shared: "Age is a funny thing… my perspective of life at 30 was that (especially as an athlete) I was over the hill, but now that I’m in my 40’s I feel the knowledge of life that I have amassed makes me feel somehow much younger and more confident in who I am," she wrote. "Despite my crash and all of the things that have happened to me, the good, the bad the ugly… I’m always thankful to be in this life. Thankful for all the love and support I’ve received. 🙏🏻❤️ cheers to another one!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f6a82b01e86071e0f014 Joel Embiid Made Bold Promise to 76ers Teammates After Season-Opening Win te 2026-10-21T17:30:16.368Z Joel Embiid Made Bold Promise to 76ers Teammates After Season-Opening Win Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid reportedly made a bold promise to his teammates after Tuesday's win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f6a32b01e86071e0f00b Ja Morant Faces Surprising Role Change With Trail Blazers te 2026-10-21T17:30:11.808Z Ja Morant Faces Surprising Role Change With Trail Blazers Ja Morant could begin his Trail Blazers career off the bench as Portland navigates a crowded backcourt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f6a12b01e86071e0f002 Jason Kelce Wishes Eagles Did 1 Thing Different With Jalen Hurts’ Diagnosis te 2026-10-21T17:30:09.048Z Jason Kelce Wishes Eagles Did 1 Thing Different With Jalen Hurts’ Diagnosis Jason Kelce revealed what he wishes the Eagles had done differently amid concerns over Jalen Hurts' medical care. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f69d2b01e86071e0eff6 Mini Poderosas forum connects Tucson girls with leaders te 2026-10-21T17:30:05.324Z Mini Poderosas forum connects Tucson girls with leaders A fire chief who once planned to be a veterinarian and a tech executive who started in an opera box office shared their winding career paths with Tucson girls at Pima Community College on Oct. 10. The International Day of the Girl Conference in Career Exploration connected community leaders with members of Mini Poderosas, a Tucson-based nonprofit that works to empower young girls through mentorship, education and programs. It aims to build their confidence, leadership skills and opportunities. The conference also introduced young women and middle and high school students to professionals in public safety, business and STEM, providing a platform for attendees to explore personal leadership journeys, strategies for navigating adversity and the role of social-emotional regulation in personal and professional development. The forum was moderated by Mini Poderosas Executive Director Azucena Bravo, who emphasized the program’s core mission: equipping young women with the tools to manage life challenges, build emotional resilience and establish strong networks of mentorship. “This is a place where we invite community leaders so you get to know a little bit about their story, their leadership journey, and any sort of adversity that they might have encountered and how they overcame it,” Bravo said during opening remarks. Paloma Santiago, vice president of the Arizona Tech Council, shared her professional journey, detailing how adaptability and early life shifts shaped her eventual career in marketing, fundraising and workforce development. Growing up in Wyoming before relocating to Tucson as a junior in high school, Santiago described the challenges of adapting to new environments and managing academic transitions across states. After graduating from Sabino High School in 1996, she enrolled at Pima Community College, choosing a community college over a large university to ease into higher education. Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. Community leaders share their career journeys with girls and families during the Mini Poderosas mentor forum at Pima Community College on Oct. 10. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. After becoming a mother at age 19, Santiago temporarily stepped away from higher education to enter the workforce, securing an entry-level position in the box office at Arizona Opera. There, she developed core foundational skills in customer service, sales and administration. Encouraged by a colleague and mentor to resume her formal education, Santiago enrolled in a nontraditional evening degree program. Balancing full-time employment and single parenthood, she eventually earned a degree in marketing from the University of Phoenix. Over the course of her career, Santiago held leadership roles with Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts and San Miguel High School before joining the Arizona Tech Council, where she currently works with business and education leaders to build Arizona’s STEM workforce pipelines. Santiago told attendees to resist the pressure of having their entire life trajectory mapped out at an early age, emphasizing that brain development and career interests continue to evolve well into early adulthood. “Your brain isn’t fully developed until you’re 25. Who you are right now will most likely be different after 25,” Santiago said. “Work on yourself, work on your education, work on your personality, work on everything that you can and find out who you are.” Santiago highlighted the importance of clear communication with parents and guardians, noting that building empathy and mutual understanding at home helps establish a strong foundation during adolescent transitions. The girls also heard from a leader who has spent three decades in a male-dominated field. Girls pose for photos with pageant titleholders at the International Day of the Girl conference at Pima Community College on Oct. 10. Isabel Vidrio / Tucson Spotlight. Tucson Fire Department Chief Sharon McDonough talked about her 34-year career in public safety and emergency management, offering her perspective on working and advancing within historically male-dominated fields. McDonough initially planned a career in veterinary medicine before unexpected family circumstances and financial constraints prompted a change in direction. While working at a local gym, interactions with firefighters led her to take the civil service examinations for both fire and police departments in 1990. McDonough chose the fire service for its focus on emergency medical response and public service. She entered the fire academy with a high school diploma and later earned college degrees while moving up through the ranks. Over three decades, McDonough advanced from firefighter and paramedic to captain, battalion chief and deputy chief. She also served a four-year tenure as director of the Public Safety Communications Department, overseeing Tucson’s 911 dispatch operations and the launch of the city’s 311 non-emergency service line. McDonough became interim fire chief last March and was named permanent chief in June, making her the first woman to lead the Tucson Fire Department. Women make up fewer than 1% of fire chiefs nationally. Addressing the cultural and physical challenges of being one of few women in the department during her early career, McDonough stressed the value of professional consistency, workplace focus and constructive policy reform. She said that institutional progress often depends on individuals showing up, demonstrating capability and advocating for necessary policy updates, such as modernizing parental leave and workplace regulations. “Adversity happens. It’s what we do with it next,” McDonough said. “Don’t get bogged down by the naysayers. Choose your battles appropriately.” McDonough encouraged the young women in attendance to pursue their interests without allowing external discouragement to set limits on their aspirations. The event is part of Pima Community College’s broader efforts to connect local youth with college pathways, career exposure and civic leaders who can serve as role models. Isabel Vidrio is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact her at  vidrioi@arizona.edu. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f4822b01e86071e0efbb Manchin calls Schumer 'crazy' for trying to oust GOP senator in crucial Senate showdown te 2026-10-21T17:21:06.801Z Manchin calls Schumer 'crazy' for trying to oust GOP senator in crucial Senate showdown LEWISTON, MAINE – Former Sen. Joe Manchin, a longtime Democrat turned independent, took aim at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday for trying to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, calling his former party leader's efforts "crazy" as he joined Collins on the campaign trail in her high-stakes re-election race. Collins, a moderate Republican who at times has voted against President Donald Trump and her party, is fighting for her political life as she runs for a sixth six-year term representing blue-leaning Maine in the Senate. She is the only GOP senator seeking re-election in a state Trump lost in the 2024 election The race between Collins and Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, is a top flip opportunity for Democrats as they try to win back the Senate majority from Republicans in the midterm elections. The latest public opinion polls indicate a margin-of-error showdown, and the latest Fox News Power Rankings rate the race as a toss-up, as do leading nonpartisan political handicappers the Cook Political Report, Inside Elections and Sabato's Crystal Ball. Manchin, who worked closely with Collins during his years in the Senate, was asked by Fox News Digital how his campaigning with his former colleague would sit with Schumer, the top Democrat in the chamber. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING - HERE ARE THREE FACTORS THAT COULD STOP IT "Chuck Schumer would not be surprised of me being with my dear friend. There is no surprise there at all. I told him he was crazy in 2020 from working against her so hard and he’s crazy now to work against her," Manchin said, as he referred to unsuccessful efforts by Democrats to defeat Collins in her re-election six years ago, and their current push to oust her. Manchin emphasized, "This is not right. She is the soul of America. She is the soul of the Senate and he knows he needs more Susan Collins, no matter what side of the aisle they’re on. This is ridiculous." Fox News Digital reached out to Schumer's political team and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for a comment, but did not receive a response at the time this story was published. A former West Virginia governor who served in the Senate from 2010 to 2025, Manchin frequently broke with his party, frustrating Democratic Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as Schumer and other Senate Democratic leaders. As he works to oust Collins from the Senate, Jackson has repeatedly tried to anchor the senator to Trump, who has seen his approval ratings in Maine and across the country drop further underwater. DEMS SEE NEW CHANCES TO FLIP SENATE SEATS BUT GOP'S MASSIVE CASH ADVANTAGE AN OBSTACLE But Manchin said that Collins is "not a Trump senator. She's not a Republican senator or a Democrat senator. She's an American senator that represents her state of Maine ... the most the most independent minded person I've ever met." Collins noted that "Joe and I were part of every bipartisan initiative that passed the Senate and became law during the years that we worked together... .I just so enjoy our partnership in getting things done for Maine, for West Virginia and for America." Manchin and Collins spoke with reporters after met with restaurant workers and customers at Simones' Hot Dog Stand, a famed local eatery in downtown Lewiston that's been serving customers for a century. It was the first of two campaign stops in Maine's 2nd Congressional District, key swing district. Collins and Jackson last week faced-off on the debate stage for the fourth and final time. The senator used the debates to showcase how her Senate seniority has helped her deliver federal funding for Maine. Meanwhile, Jackson used the showdowns to position himself as an outsider who understands the struggles and frustrations of working-class voters. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Jackson won a special nominating convention in late July to claim the party's Senate nomination, which was left vacant after primary winner Graham Platner ended his campaign following allegations he raped a woman he previously dated. Platner denied the allegations but dropped out. Jackson, who earlier this year unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, had campaigned alongside Platner during the primary campaign. Collins, meanwhile, has a history of surviving Democratic efforts to unseat her. Six years ago, she trailed Democratic challenger Sara Gideon, the Maine House speaker at the time, but Collins won re-election by nearly nine points while former President Joe Biden carried the state by a similar margin. Fox News' Kailey Schuyler contributed to this story Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f47b2b01e86071e0ef8a Threats of ICE at the polls could just be a fear tactic. Arizona is preparing anyway. te 2026-10-21T17:20:59.565Z Threats of ICE at the polls could just be a fear tactic. Arizona is preparing anyway. Karime Rodriguez tidies up before an observer training at LUCHA's offices in Phoenix on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. Her organization is recruiting an unprecedented number of people to observe at the polls this year, driven by fears that federal law enforcement could attempt to interfere with the midterm election. (Photo by Ash Ponders for Votebeat) On a recent weeknight, standing at the head of a small room in a nondescript office building, Karime Rodriguez projected a map of metro Phoenix onto the wall. The green dots, she explained, represented voting sites. The red ones were reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity that her organization, Living United for Change in Arizona, or LUCHA, had vetted and verified over the last year and a half. In some areas, the green and red dots overlapped. That was the inspiration for LUCHA’s event — a training for those interested in keeping an eye out for federal agents at voting locations in November. It’s a possibility that has loomed large in Arizona since earlier this year, when some of the state’s farthest-right lawmakers proposed now-dead legislation that would have forced counties into agreements with federal agents to monitor voting sites during this year’s elections. And, in May, when asked whether he would deploy ICE or the National Guard to voting sites, President Donald Trump said he would do “anything necessary” to ensure “honest elections.” A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security told Votebeat that ICE does not plan to patrol polling places. But they left open the possibility that agents could respond to threats or serve warrants nearby. Experts and election officials broadly say that deploying armed federal agents or military troops to the polls is clearly barred by federal law and would likely be abruptly slapped down in court. Arizona law also prohibits a wide range of behavior that could intimidate voters, and experts say armed agents at the polls would likely violate those statutes. But even the possibility of such a deployment — or immigration enforcement activity near, but not at, voting sites — could discourage people from voting. As a result, election officials and voting rights groups across Arizona are preparing for such scenarios, even though they may not materialize. That includes LUCHA. Though only a handful of people attended its recent training, the organization says it has trained hundreds of poll observers — more than ever before — to respond if they see ICE or other federal law enforcement at the polls, primarily by documenting the incident and reporting it to community groups. Rodriguez described the efforts as preparing to meet “a serious moment.” “The threat is just so great,” said Alejandra Gomez, the group’s executive director, adding that “anything, unfortunately, is possible to stop people from being able to vote.” Voting rights groups are readying to respond to feds at the polls Some have questioned what Trump and his allies would gain by sending ICE to the polls and suggested that the idea is merely an intimidation tactic. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, a Democrat, said he believes the threats aim to “diminish voters’ motivation to vote.” Ben Ginsberg, a longtime GOP election lawyer, agreed, adding that ICE or troops at voting sites is “a really unlikely scenario.” “You drop the rumors and the innuendo and that does, they hope, have a suppressive effect on who goes out to the polls,” Ginsberg said. “I think it is a whole lot tougher, just as a practical matter, to actually put people at the polls … not only the legal problem with it, but I really do think there’d be a huge political backlash, and it would potentially taint the elections.” Voting rights organizations say even intimidation is a huge problem. They’re scrambling to respond through observer programs, lawsuits, and more. One such group, Mi Familia en Acción of Phoenix, joined eight others last month in filing a preliminary complaint in federal court that aims to block officers from the polls. Others are laying the groundwork for a swift legal response. The ACLU of Arizona sent a letter to each of the state’s counties outlining applicable federal and state laws that prohibit the presence of troops or armed federal agents at the polls. “Because it has never been categorically ruled out, and because the administration has floated the idea repeatedly, counties should not treat this as a remote or hypothetical concern,” the letter read. “Preparation and clear policy now will prevent a crisis later.” Katelynn Contreras, a policy strategist at the ACLU of Arizona and one of the authors of the memo, said it aimed to ensure counties, particularly those with few resources, had a clear outline of voter intimidation statutes and weren’t “caught on the back foot” if federal agents showed up. “Some of the smaller counties perhaps don’t have the capacity or have the legal know-how of how all of these inner workings with federal statutes, state statute, and the various voting rights constitutional amendments interplay,” she told Votebeat. “So we wanted to provide that resource to them.” Meanwhile, LUCHA and its partner groups are tracking immigration enforcement already occurring in heavily Latino communities across the state. Rodriguez told those assembled for observer training that the organization has repeatedly seen immigration enforcement activities near schools, churches, and other places that serve as community institutions — and, during election season, as neighborhood polling sites. There was at least one sighting of ICE agents near a voting site on the day of the state primary. The agents were spotted near 67th Avenue and Indian School Road in Maryvale, a heavily Latino and largely residential neighborhood in Phoenix. About a half-mile down the street — past a grocery store, a pediatric dentist, an elementary school, a YMCA, and a Boys & Girls Club — voters cast ballots at the Cartwright School District Annex. Rodriguez said the reports indicated that agents were “circling” neighborhoods near the voting site. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson declined to explain what ICE agents were doing in the area, citing “operational security” and officer safety concerns. “Every day, DHS enforces the laws of the nation across the country, including in Arizona,” the spokesperson said. The agency also provided a short list of individuals arrested in Arizona by ICE agents, complete with mugshots. It’s unclear if ICE’s presence deterred anyone from voting that day. But Rodriguez said her group has used the incident as an example of what observers could see in November. “It was a reminder that this work is not theoretical, it is a response to what is actually happening on the ground,” she said. Officials are skeptical they’ll see interference, but are bracing regardless Most of Arizona’s election officials have been preparing for an array of potential federal interference scenarios since before the state primary. Those include ICE or the National Guard appearing at the polls, federal civil rights monitors — a routine part of elections since the 1960s — interfering with voting, or federal agents showing up at counties’ election centers with warrants. At the state level, Fontes said he wouldn’t “speculate” about how his office would respond to federal interference scenarios, and he doubted one would arise in November. But he acknowledged that he and Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes planned to be “well enough prepared to be able to present the appropriate information to courts, if it becomes necessary.” “Obviously, we’re going to have, and we’ve already had, and we will continue to have, conversations about those possibilities,” he said. Officials have been weighing how to respond at the county level, too — particularly in Arizona’s larger jurisdictions. Pima County Attorney Laura Conover, a Democrat, told reporters earlier this year that her office was “going to protect our community.” Her remarks suggested that she had already drafted litigation to handle federal agents, rogue federal monitors, or armed vigilante groups at the polls in the county, the second-most populous in the state and home to bright-blue Tucson. “It doesn’t matter what uniform you’re wearing or what agency you claim, you cannot violate state law,” she said on July 10, weeks before the state primary, which appeared to run uneventfully in Pima County. “We expect anyone who visits us from a national level to do any kind of observing, which the law does allow, we expect them to follow the law. That will be the expectation. Should they not, then we are prepared to go straight into court with that information.” Pima County Recorder Gabriella Cázares-Kelly confirmed at a conference last month that local prosecutors “already have all the paperwork ready.” She said she was not expecting to see federal agents at the polls, but if they appeared, a staffer would “literally run to a judge who will issue a restraining order.” “We have had the meetings,” Cázares-Kelly, a Democrat, said. “We have a plan in place.” In neighboring Pinal County, a tabletop exercise last month simulated what might happen if a federal officer showed up at the deep-red county’s election headquarters in Florence, a small town roughly halfway between Phoenix and Tucson. One elections staffer noted that the county had a new, formal policy for such situations. Under its provisions, he would immediately contact county attorneys and await their guidance. One attorney noted that even if the agent had a warrant, they’d still want to see it and ensure its legitimacy. Recorder Dana Lewis, a Republican, told Votebeat that the new guideline was put into place following the FBI’s search of an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, earlier this year. “Most people are good, godfearing, law-abiding citizens — they wouldn’t know what to do if a federal agent showed up and said, ‘Hi, I’m here to speak with the recorder,’” she said. “So we had to establish that.” Lewis added that she didn’t expect to see federal law enforcement at her voting sites on Election Day. After all, she said, “there’s nothing here that could possibly be of concern.” “But it’s one of those things,” she said. “I never know what’s going to happen.” This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f46c2b01e86071e0ef55 JD Vance 'Disgusted' by Republican Backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy's Attack Ad te 2026-10-21T17:20:44.017Z JD Vance 'Disgusted' by Republican Backlash to Vivek Ramaswamy's Attack Ad Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday he was "a little bit disgusted" by Republican criticism of Vivek Ramaswamy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f4652b01e86071e0ef31 Details Emerge on Gun-Related Incident That Led to Titans Player's Release te 2026-10-21T17:20:37.468Z Details Emerge on Gun-Related Incident That Led to Titans Player's Release Reports revealed details on the incident that led to the release of Tennessee Titans veteran defensive tackle Jordan Elliott. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f4602b01e86071e0ef28 LeBron James’ 76ers Could Do ‘Something Special,’ Says ESPN Insider te 2026-10-21T17:20:32.056Z LeBron James’ 76ers Could Do ‘Something Special,’ Says ESPN Insider Brian Windhorst says one LeBron James defensive switch gives the 76ers a real edge. Here’s what the ESPN insider saw. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f4592b01e86071e0ef18 Ex-Eagles QB Urges Jalen Hurts to Reconsider NFL Career Amid Blood Clots Scare te 2026-10-21T17:20:25.876Z Ex-Eagles QB Urges Jalen Hurts to Reconsider NFL Career Amid Blood Clots Scare One former Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl quarterback urged Jalen Hurts to reconsider his future in the NFL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f4542b01e86071e0ef04 Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List in Hopes of Expediting Red Wings Trade te 2026-10-21T17:20:20.076Z Dylan Larkin Expands Trade List in Hopes of Expediting Red Wings Trade Detroit Red Wings star Dylan Larkin has expanded his trade list to 10 teams as he continues to look for a fresh start. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f44e2b01e86071e0eef2 Falling Crucifix Killing Priest Was Not Punishment From God: Rector te 2026-10-21T17:20:14.780Z Falling Crucifix Killing Priest Was Not Punishment From God: Rector Some have wondered about "divine punishment" after Father Sánchez Molinari was killed by a falling crucifix during mass. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f4482b01e86071e0eed5 Blacksmith hits unicorn valuation after Sequoia leads Series C te 2026-10-21T17:20:08.569Z Blacksmith hits unicorn valuation after Sequoia leads Series C Blacksmith, a platform that lets companies build and test AI code more effectively, just announced a $66 million Series C round led by Sequoia that values the company at $1 billion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f2292b01e86071e0ee56 El-Sayed's past Muslim Brotherhood comments raise red flags as he eyes powerful role te 2026-10-21T17:11:05.247Z El-Sayed's past Muslim Brotherhood comments raise red flags as he eyes powerful role Abdul El-Sayed’s past support for Muslim Brotherhood protesters in Egypt is raising eyebrows in Congress after a former staffer for the left-wing Michigan Senate candidate says he's angling for a seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee if elected in November. Two Republican panel members said there is no place on the committee for "radical views" held by El-Sayed, who has associated with controversial streamer Hasan Piker but has attempted during his bid for office to distance himself from the socialist arm of the Democratic Party. "A man with ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, who cheered their takeover of Egypt 15 years ago, and who campaigns with people saying America deserved 9/11, should not come anywhere near the U.S. Senate — and especially not the Foreign Relations Committee," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, who serves on the power panel, told Fox News Digital. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., another member of the committee, responded to the controversy on X over the weekend. TRUMP LINKS MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD: 'HE'S A CON MAN' "El-Sayed says he’s running on affordability, so why does he want a seat on @SenateForeign?" McCormick wrote. "I sit on that committee, and someone with El-Sayed's radical views has no business on it." McCormick’s post came in response to a report by The Midwesterner that featured comments from Jordan Domingue, who worked as El-Sayed’s security chief during his 2018 campaign for Michigan governor. "It is extremely difficult to comprehend how dangerous this can be if he is elected," Domingue wrote on X. "It’s especially troubling knowing that despite no foreign policy experience, he REALLY wants a seat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee." In 2011, while working as an assistant professor at Columbia University, El-Sayed wrote an op-ed for The Huffington Post urging the Obama administration to support protesters associated with Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood. ABDUL EL-SAYED GROWS AGITATED WITH REPORTER AFTER BEING PRESSED ON FAMILY'S ALLEGED MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES El-Sayed argued that supporting the protesters was in the U.S. interest and wrote that even if the Muslim Brotherhood overthrew Egypt’s government, the resulting state would not necessarily resemble Iran. "It is in America’s interest to support Egyptian protesters’ efforts to achieve the ability to speak their mind and have a say in how they are governed," El-Sayed wrote . "If the U.S. truly wants to be the beacon of justice and liberty that it claims it does, it would behoove the Obama administration to fall decisively behind the protesters in Egypt." In a recent town hall however, El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrant parents, said he does disavows the Muslim Brotherhood. His campaign did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request about his 2011 op-ed about protesters. The Muslim Brotherhood-backed government took power in Egypt in 2012 but was ousted by the military in 2013. 'POD SAVE AMERICA' HOSTS WARN EL-SAYED TO TONE DOWN 'CONDESCENSION' ON MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD QUESTIONS El-Sayed has throughout his campaign emphasized healthcare, lowering gas and grocery prices and addressing the cost-of-living crisis, as noted by McCormick in his post about the candidate's reported interest in the Foreign Relations Committee. "It shouldn’t be this hard to get by in the richest, most powerful country in the world," El-Sayed said during his primary campaign against Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow. McCormick wonders why, given that context, El-Sayed would be gunning for a spot on a committee that deals solely with issues related to U.S. foreign relations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f2082b01e86071e0ee2f Democratic-Aligned Groups Sue Over Federal Crackdown on Voting te 2026-10-21T17:10:32.626Z Democratic-Aligned Groups Sue Over Federal Crackdown on Voting A sweeping lawsuit asked a judge to prevent the federal government from ordering voters disqualified, among other moves it said were engineered for voter suppression. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f1fe2b01e86071e0ee21 BASIS Flagstaff bounces back in win over Williams to continue record season te 2026-10-21T17:10:22.048Z BASIS Flagstaff bounces back in win over Williams to continue record season BASIS Flagstaff girls volleyball got back to its winning ways coming off its first loss of the season against 1A powerhouse Mogollon last week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8f1f32b01e86071e0ee02 Collin Gosselin Joins a Generation of Reality TV Kids Speaking Out te 2026-10-21T17:10:11.954Z Collin Gosselin Joins a Generation of Reality TV Kids Speaking Out Collin Gosselin joins Jill Duggar Dillard and other reality TV kids speaking out about their childhoods. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8efad2b01e86071e0ed5d NBA stays silent on WNBA Finals teams skipping the national anthem before Games 1 and 2 te 2026-10-21T17:00:29.824Z NBA stays silent on WNBA Finals teams skipping the national anthem before Games 1 and 2 The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries left the court for the national anthem before the first two games of the WNBA Finals, despite a provision in the league’s own rulebook calling for players to stand and line up during the performance. Now the NBA has joined the WNBA and both teams in leaving OutKick’s questions about those absences unanswered. DREAM, VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM IN WNBA FINALS GAME 2 DESPITE RULEBOOK REQUIREMENT OutKick contacted NBA Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass on Tuesday. The inquiry asked about the NBA’s role in the matter, possible discipline and whether the teams would be instructed to be present for the anthem before Wednesday’s Game 3. The NBA did not respond by the deadline. The WNBA and both teams also have not answered OutKick’s repeated inquiries. The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook calls for players, coaches and trainers to stand and line up along the sidelines or foul line during the national anthem. OutKick asked Bass whether the NBA has a role in overseeing or enforcing that provision, or whether enforcement is solely the WNBA’s responsibility. We also asked whether NBA Commissioner Adam Silver or anyone at the NBA league office had discussed the absences with WNBA leadership and, if so, what guidance had been provided. WNBA SILENT AS FINALS TEAMS SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM DESPITE RULE REQUIRING PLAYERS TO STAND IN LINE Additional questions covered whether either team had received an exemption, whether discipline was planned or under consideration, and whether the teams would be instructed to be on the court for Game 3. The NBA was given until the end of Tuesday to respond. Bass’s responsibilities span both leagues. His 2026 Sports PR Summit biography says he oversees public relations, including basketball and business communications, for the NBA and WNBA, among other leagues. The NBA’s involvement in the WNBA dates to its creation: the NBA Board of Governors approved the women’s league in 1996. In February 2021, Bass issued an official NBA statement reiterating the league’s requirement that teams play the national anthem. The statement said "all teams will play the national anthem in keeping with longstanding league policy." That statement addressed playing the anthem. OutKick’s current questions concern whether WNBA teams must be on the court during the performance. Before Saturday’s WNBA Finals opener and Monday’s Game 2, both teams left the floor ahead of the anthem and returned within seconds of the performance ending. OutKick contacted the WNBA, Dream and Valkyries after Game 1 and followed up with all three Sunday, asking about the absences, the league’s anthem requirements and plans for Game 2. After both teams were absent again Monday, OutKick followed up with all three Tuesday, seeking explanations and asking about plans for Game 3. OutKick attended five pregame and postgame press conferences Saturday, plus both coaches’ pregame and postgame press conferences Monday. OutKick was not called on to ask a question at any of the nine sessions. The WNBA has a written provision calling for players to be on the floor for the anthem, but its Finals teams have twice been absent. Asked about it, the NBA has been just as quiet as the WNBA. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8efa92b01e86071e0ed54 Giants bench Jameis Winston, will start JJ McCarthy weeks after trading for him: report te 2026-10-21T17:00:25.565Z Giants bench Jameis Winston, will start JJ McCarthy weeks after trading for him: report Big Blue is making a big change at quarterback. The New York Giants are benching Jameis Winston and starting J.J. McCarthy on Sunday against the Houston Texans, according to ESPN. Less than a month after acquiring McCarthy in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, the Giants are turning to the 23-year-old quarterback to try to lead them to the playoffs in a weakened NFC East. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE After being used in packages in the Giants’ 27-27 tie with the Washington Commanders in Week 5, McCarthy saw significant action during the fourth quarter of the Giants’ 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints and thrived. McCarthy took over for Winston when the Giants were down 34-10 in the fourth quarter. He threw an interception on his first possession but then led a furious comeback attempt. McCarthy completed 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards and one touchdown. McCarthy led three scoring drives, the first ending with a Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushing touchdown and a successful two-point conversion to make it 34-18. He then threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, but the two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 34-24. He then led a field goal drive to cut the deficit to 34-27. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft led the Giants down the field and gave them a chance to tie or win the game if coach John Harbaugh decided to go for two, but his fourth-down pass attempt from the Saints' 14-yard line sailed high. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While the comeback fell short, McCarthy impressed and made history in the process. His 243 yards are the most passing yards in the fourth quarter by any player this season and the second most by a quarterback who did not start the game over the past 25 seasons, according to NFL Network. The Giants went 2-1-1 with Winston at quarterback, but the 32-year-old struggled against the Saints. He threw two costly interceptions as the Giants attempted to rally against his former team. The Giants hope the more mobile McCarthy can spark a struggling running game that has faltered with Winston at quarterback. McCarthy was the team’s leading rusher with 26 yards in Sunday's loss. Some believed an easier debut as the starter for McCarthy would come after the Giants’ bye week, which follows the Texans game, but the Giants decided otherwise. The Giants are 3-2-1 and sit atop the NFC East, with the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders all struggling and battling injuries, leaving New York with an opportunity to win the division. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ef9b2b01e86071e0ed13 Oro Valley marchers urge residents to vote early te 2026-10-21T17:00:11.366Z Oro Valley marchers urge residents to vote early Gusty winds, dust clouds and poor air quality didn’t keep more than 70 people from marching to an Oro Valley ballot box Oct. 16 to encourage early voting. Many carried signs, American flags or their yellow envelopes as they marched from the Oro Valley Community Center to the Oro Valley Public Library as part of an event organized by Indivisible Tucson Action Alliance. The goal was to remind voters they can cast their ballots early and demonstrate that the right to vote should be exercised and protected, according to a news release from the group. “Voting is usually something we do individually and quietly. We want to make it visible,” said group co-leader Amy Gosla. “When neighbors walk together to cast their ballots, we’re reminding one another that voting is a right, a responsibility and something worth standing up for.” Gosla said the visibility is part of the point. “We want people driving by to see us and think, ‘My ballot is sitting at home. I should vote,’” Gosla said. “Voting early is one concrete thing each of us can do right now.” Oro Valley resident and organizer Katie Reiter also attended the event, reflecting on the current state of the country. “Democracy is messy. Democracy is fragile, and voting is one really important thing you can do to protect our democracy,” Reiter said. “There has been a lot of talk by the (Trump) administration of limiting or impacting voting, so we think people of all persuasions should vote early.” Your gift keeps local news free, bilingual and built for real life. Marchers gather with signs and American flags Oct. 16 in Oro Valley before walking to the Oro Valley Public Library to encourage early voting. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. She pointed to what she described as a mix of attempts to change or obscure voting systems, from rushing new ballot verification systems to casting doubt on previous elections. The Justice Department announced Monday that it had charged 28 people in California it says are noncitizens, accusing them of making false statements on naturalization applications and submitting fraudulent voter registrations. Noncitizen voting is rare and has not been shown to change the outcome of races. Gosla said she trusts the local process. “I love our Pima County Recorder,” Gosla said. “I think she’s excellent. I am very confident in Pima County with our ballot process.” Gosla said she has personally witnessed every step in the Pima County voting process, aside from the tabulation room. “I think voting early just makes me have peace of mind,” Gosla said, describing early voting as akin to checking something off a daily to-do list. Two dogs wear signs and carry small American flags at the Oct. 16 early voting march in Oro Valley. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. For some voters, the habit started long before they came to Arizona. “To me, it’s just so convenient,” said Karen Rust, a retiree and Oro Valley resident. “Coming from Colorado, and then to Arizona, it’s always mail-in voting, and there was no excuse not to turn that in. It’s incredibly important. Nothing can change until we vote to change it.” Bob Apczynskyi, another retired resident, came out not just to vote for his preferred candidates but also to make sure people know they can vote early and avoid the lines on Election Day. “Get involved in some way in this whole process,” Apczynskyi said. “Sitting back and just showing up on voting day isn’t enough.” The last day to request a mail-in ballot is Oct. 23, and the Pima County Recorder recommends mailing ballots no later than Oct. 27. Beyond voting, Apczynskyi said he felt a sense of community during the march. “I love things like this because it makes me feel a little less alone,” he said. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@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/6ad8ef962b01e86071e0ecfa Waymo starts offering rides at the Las Vegas airport te 2026-10-21T17:00:06.547Z Waymo starts offering rides at the Las Vegas airport Pickups and dropoffs will happen at dedicated "autonomous vehicle zones" at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ed4c2b01e86071e0ecd5 Randy Houser opens up about his lifelong love of fishing and unforgettable trip with Navy SEALs te 2026-10-21T16:50:20.775Z Randy Houser opens up about his lifelong love of fishing and unforgettable trip with Navy SEALs Country music star Randy Houser spends a lot of his life on the road, but when the shows are over and the tour bus stops rolling, there's usually one thing on his mind. Finding somewhere to fish. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS "When I get off the tour bus, I'm literally looking for some water to get on," Houser told OutKick OutDoors in an exclusive interview. For the Mississippi native, that love of fishing started long before the hit songs, sold-out shows and life on the road. "Growing up in Mississippi, that's about all we had. We had bluegill, catfish and bass," he said. These days, Houser's fishing adventures have taken him a little farther from home. He's traded the freshwater lakes of Mississippi for the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, where he's developed a particular fondness for fly fishing. "I spend a lot of time bonefishing in the Bahamas. That's kind of my thing now, as I enjoy fly fishing for bonefish and permit and things like that," he explained. "I spend a lot of my time doing that in the winter." And while getting away from the demands of touring is certainly part of the appeal, Houser's connection to the water runs deeper than simply needing a vacation. "I think that stems from all the time I spent on the water as a kid," he said. It's also a passion he shares with his wife and children, who frequently join him on the water. But one of Houser's most memorable fishing experiences wasn't about the size of the fish or the destination. It was about the people he shared it with. The country star recalled a three-day bonefishing trip to Blackfly Lodge in the Bahamas with the Navy SEAL Foundation, where he spent time alongside active and retired Navy SEALs. "I'm a huge supporter of our military and military families and personnel," Houser said. "To get that time with those guys and get them in a space where they're on the water and can relax, and just to hear stories that they wouldn't normally talk about in a different situation, was just priceless." For Houser, the opportunity to connect with those men away from their everyday responsibilities made the trip unforgettable. "I got to hear just personal experiences from those guys," he said. "I'll remember it forever. It was really cool." Now, Houser is preparing to bring his love of music and fishing together in a big way. On Friday, Oct. 30, he'll perform alongside his friend and fellow country star Riley Green at The Pinnacle in Nashville as part of The Champions, a new professional bass fishing tournament hosted by World Bass Enterprises. The tournament, held on Old Hickory Lake, brings together top anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour to compete for a record $3.25 million purse, including $1.25 million for the winner. For someone who grew up fishing for fun in Mississippi, Houser said it's remarkable to see just how far competitive bass fishing has come. He recalled learning that a friend's son was competing on a college bass fishing team and thinking about how different things were when he was growing up. "I thought, wow, what a dream," he said. "If I was in high school, I'd have been thinking, 'Lord, you mean I can get a scholarship to go fishing?'" SUPERMOTOCROSS CHAMPION LEVI KITCHEN WANTS TO TRY TOURNAMENT BASS FISHING WHEN HE HANGS UP HIS HELMET Houser compared the difficulty of becoming a successful professional angler to making it as a professional golfer, noting the tremendous skill, sponsorships and resources necessary to compete at the highest level. And he believes Nashville is the perfect place to showcase how much the sport has grown. "There's a strong synergy between country music, country music listeners and bass fishing," he said. With Old Hickory and Percy Priest lakes nearby, Houser is familiar with the area's fishing opportunities. He's spent plenty of time fishing Old Hickory himself and expects The Champions to draw a significant crowd, both for the concerts and the competition. "I think they're going to have a lot more fans than they expected," he said. "Not just for the music at The Pinnacle, but also hanging out at the lake waiting for the weigh-ins and things like that." Houser is especially looking forward to performing with Green, whom he considers a good friend. The two have spent plenty of time touring together, although their busy schedules haven't allowed for much fishing lately. They do, however, have plans to do some hunting together once the weather cools down. Another bonus of The Champions taking place in Nashville? Houser gets to bring his children to the show — something he said doesn't happen very often. For a man who grew up with a fishing rod in his hands, it's a fitting opportunity to celebrate just how far the sport has come while sharing the experience with his own family. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER And once the concert is over and Houser climbs back aboard that tour bus, there's a pretty good chance he'll already be thinking about his next trip to the water. Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ed4a2b01e86071e0eccc Newsom spars with Trump-appointed prosecutor over 20,000 suspected noncitizens on voter rolls te 2026-10-21T16:50:18.467Z Newsom spars with Trump-appointed prosecutor over 20,000 suspected noncitizens on voter rolls Governor Gavin Newsom and Bill Essayli, a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in California, sparred on social media this week about whether the state is doing enough to prevent noncitizens from voting. Essayli, the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for California's Central District, surfaced a court document filed Tuesday in which a Los Angeles County election official said the registrar's office "is not equipped or authorized to verify voter citizenship because it does not independently house citizenship-related information beyond the voter attestation." The official, Monica Flores, made the declaration as part of a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to force California to verify the citizenship of more than 20,000 people the federal government believes are likely noncitizens who were sent mail ballots ahead of this year's midterm elections. Essayli called Flores' statement a "massive concession" that shows election officials take voters' word on whether they are a citizen. STATE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS SHARING PASSPORT RECORDS FOR VOTER CITIZENSHIP CHECKS "American citizens’ votes are being diluted in California," Essayli wrote. In response, Newsom's press office account on X said California adheres to a 1993 federal law that requires people registering to vote through the DMV to swear under penalty of perjury that they are eligible, including that they are U.S. citizens. Similar attestation requirements apply to federal mail-in voter registration forms. "May want to brush up on your election law before tweeting," Newsom's office wrote in a jab at Essayli. "Perhaps Second Assistant is more apt from now on?" Essayli fired back by citing two federal statutes that make it unlawful for noncitizens to vote in federal elections. ‘RAW MATERIAL FOR ELECTION FRAUD’: EXPERT FLAGS VOTER-ROLL PROBLEMS FAR BEYOND ONE STATE The public spat highlighted the central dispute in the lawsuit against California: whether the state should take additional steps to verify the citizenship of voters when the federal government flags potential issues with the rolls. According to the Justice Department's complaint, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) cross-checked California voter registration records with federal immigration data. That investigative process, described by DOJ lawyers as "preliminary," yielded a list of more than 20,000 registered voters federal investigators identified as likely noncitizens. California voters were mailed ballots beginning Oct. 1. In its initial complaint filed Oct. 15, the Justice Department asked a federal court to require California to set aside mail ballots associated with people on the list until their citizenship could be verified. Flores, an official with the L.A. County registrar's office, argued that doing so is now virtually impossible because once a ballot's signature is verified, it is removed from its identifying envelope and processed alongside hundreds of thousands of others. DOJ OFFICIAL DEFENDS TRUMP'S NONCITIZEN VOTER PROBE ON '60 MINUTES,' ACCUSES SHOW OF EDITING OUT HER ANSWERS As of Tuesday, the county has processed 331,000 ballots, according to Flores' statement in court. She also pointed out that the registrar's office is "not an investigative agency," adding that she was unaware of "any state or federal law granting it investigative authority." Nonetheless, staff from the registrar's office reviewed a sample of 200 records from the Justice Department list that had L.A. County addresses. "The October list is unreliable: 112 of the 200 records correspond to registrations that are canceled or inactive," according to Flores' statement. "Of the voters where birthplace was meaningfully reported, 38.9% indicate that they were born in the United States, which is strong evidence of citizenship; and 71.2% of the records have no voting history." In a statement to Fox News, Essayli said these reported numbers "are meaningless because, by their own admission, they have no way to verify anyone's citizenship status or their birthplace." There are indications that the Justice Department list does contain at least some individuals who could have broken the law. On Monday, the Justice Department charged 28 individuals off that list, all lawful permanent residents, with making false statements on naturalization applications and fraudulently registering to vote. Most of them cast unlawful ballots in elections, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ed3e2b01e86071e0ec8f Failed Senate Candidate Says Fake Poll 'Killed' Her Campaign te 2026-10-21T16:50:06.990Z Failed Senate Candidate Says Fake Poll 'Killed' Her Campaign "It was treated like a game," McMorrow said on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8eaf92b01e86071e0ebe0 Greta Thunberg joins Paris protests, underscoring radical three-way alliance te 2026-10-21T16:40:25.478Z Greta Thunberg joins Paris protests, underscoring radical three-way alliance Climate activist Greta Thunberg has joined French agitators, lending her "How dare you?" indignation to demonstrations that began over education grievances but soon devolved into violent, migrant-driven riots. In a video posted to her Instagram, Thunberg encouraged agitators to attend what became a clash between rioters, law enforcement and local business owners – calling on her followers to support the cause. "French students are out continuously facing extreme police brutality just for asking for their basic rights. And now it’s time for us to step up because they cannot carry this alone," Thunberg said. "They are showing the world, leading by example, what it looks like when young people are stepping up when the system at large is neglecting them systematically." GRETA THUNBERG JOINS MASSIVE FRENCH STUDENT PROTESTS AS CARS BURN, POLICE FIRE TEAR GAS "We are asking all of you to contribute with what you can, support them out on the streets, donate and come to the mobilization on Oct. 17," she added. The video was highlighted by the Al Jazeera Media Network on X, which noted Thunberg’s use of the phrase "bismillah, c’est les ténèbres," which translates to "In the name of God, it’s darkness." The phrase has become a slogan for protesters in France. TEEN'S HAND BLOWN OFF BY POLICE GRENADE DURING FRENCH STUDENT PROTESTS: REPORT While Thunberg is most notably known for her climate advocacy, describing herself as an "autistic & bipolar climate justice activist," she has vocal on the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Last year, the 23-year-old activist attempted to reach Gaza by joining the Global Sumud Flotilla, demanding a humanitarian corridor before being intercepted and detained by Israeli authorities. Days after Thunberg’s social media post calling for mobilization in Paris, she collaborated with the Palestinian Youth Movement in a separate post that defined "the genocidal Israeli army" as "the killers of children." Watchdogs have noted a rise in the "red-green-green alliance," an ideological overlap between three elements: communist movements, characterized by the color red; Islamist activism, described as green; and environmental protest groups, also symbolized as green. The result is that the same loose group of activists and organizations support a wide array of seemingly unconnected causes. In June 2024, protesters gathered outside Citibank headquarters in New York City under the banner that "Climate Justice Means Free Palestine." GLOBAL 'CHAOS INC' GROWS TO 101 GROUPS WITH PLANS FOR NEW ROUNDS OF DEMONSTRATIONS As Thunberg, who became an international darling of the Left in 2019, when she lectured grownups at the UN Climate Action Summit, called on her followers to join the French protests, a network of global communist parties and revolutionary groups also prepared to take to the streets. With Palestinian flags flying alongside student-backed organizations in Paris, the "red-green-green" came into light. A Fox News Digital investigation has identified 54 organizations and movements behind "Chaos Inc." in France's October student protests and their wider network of supporters and international amplifiers, including communist parties, revolutionary socialist groups, labor unions, environmental activists, Muslim student advocates, Palestinian-solidarity organizations and international media outlets. COULD FRANCE'S RIOTS HAPPEN HERE? EXPERTS SEE PARALLELS IN SOCIALISM, IMMIGRATION — AND KEY DIFFERENCES Of the 54 organizations identified in the October protest ecosystem, 16 — or only about one in three — are student or youth organizations, including communist youth groups and a Muslim student association. The remaining 38 include adult-led communist groups, labor unions, political parties, revolutionary-left organizations, advocacy groups and international propaganda outlets. Fox News Digital also identified organizations within the Neville Roy Singham network, including Tricontinental, CodePink and BreakThrough News, a New York-based media outlet, which promoted coverage of the weekend's mayhem in France with the headline: "ANTI-MACRON PROTESTS ROCK FRANCE." CODEPINK LAUNCHES CHINA TOUR AS GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION INTO SINGHAM NETWORK FUNDING CONTINUES Singham, a 72-year-old American now living in Shanghai, China, sold his tech company for an estimated $785 million in 2017, and has since funneled $278 million into a broad network of nonprofits. These groups regularly organize and participate in anti-ICE, anti-Israel and pro-Iran demonstrations. Thunberg’s main vessel for activism, Fridays For Future, was not identified as an organizer, despite her call on social media to mobilize. The group's funding sources and practices are unclear, although Thunberg travels the globe advocating for various causes. For her 2019 UN speech, in which she uttered her trademark "How dare you?" indictment, the then-16-year-old arrived aboard a yacht powered by wind, with solar panels and water-driven generators to provide electricity. Thunberg was born in Stockholm, the daughter of Malena Ernman, a successful opera singer, and Svante Thunberg, an actor and producer. Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome as a young teenager, she has described her autism as a "superpower." Fox News Digital reached out to Thunberg and Fridays For Future but did not receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8eaf02b01e86071e0ebb0 Michigan's Unexpected QB Starter Has a Famous Family Connection te 2026-10-21T16:40:16.272Z Michigan's Unexpected QB Starter Has a Famous Family Connection Tommy Carr is set to start over Bryce Underwood for Michigan, adding another chapter to his family's legacy with the Wolverines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8eaec2b01e86071e0eb98 Meghan Markle Fashion Dispute Complicates ‘Smear Campaign’ Defense te 2026-10-21T16:40:12.995Z Meghan Markle Fashion Dispute Complicates ‘Smear Campaign’ Defense A fashion designer friend of Meghan Markle's says she was "furious" after a dispute with echoes of past bullying allegations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8eaea2b01e86071e0eb8f Chip Kelly Immediately Linked to Sudden Big Ten HC Job Opening te 2026-10-21T16:40:10.722Z Chip Kelly Immediately Linked to Sudden Big Ten HC Job Opening Northwestern Wildcats offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's name has been brought up in connection to a Big Ten HC job opening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8eae82b01e86071e0eb86 ICE Denies Hitting Man With Vehicle as Lawmakers Demand Answers te 2026-10-21T16:40:08.186Z ICE Denies Hitting Man With Vehicle as Lawmakers Demand Answers “ICE did NOT hit a pedestrian," a DHS spokesperson said after a video of a vehicle appearing to hit a pedestrian circulated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8eae52b01e86071e0eb7d Recreational Sports Do Not Need To Be Competitive | Opinion te 2026-10-21T16:40:05.522Z Recreational Sports Do Not Need To Be Competitive | Opinion Competition has value, but accessible programs, enjoyment and social connection are what keep people playing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8af2b01e86071e0eb49 Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses and Four Sweat-Free Picks for Tonight's NBA Slate te 2026-10-21T16:30:39.177Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses and Four Sweat-Free Picks for Tonight's NBA Slate We had three NBA games to kick off the new season yesterday, and tonight we have 11 teams in action. Betr is offering new users $200 in bonuses and four sweat-free picks for the NBA action that starts at 7:00 p.m. ET. One of the most fun things to watch in the league is when rookies take the stage for the first time. Will nerves get the best of them? Will one set a debut record? Will they get good action, or will they be cautiously given minutes? Let’s take a look at the top three picks taking the stage tonight and who they are playing. Dybantsa was the #1 overall pick, but unfortunately, he will not make his debut tonight because of an ankle injury sustained in the preseason.    Darryn Peterson was the second overall pick in the NBA Draft, and the Jazz are looking to him as the future of their franchise. Sure, they have Lauri Markkanen, but Peterson could be the piece that ends their rebuild. Peterson comes with questions about drive, but his potential and abilities are not questionable.  Cameron Boozer was one of the best players in college last season, but his Blue Devils team fell just short of a championship. Now he comes to a Memphis team that is once again looking to rebuild. They shipped out Ja Morant to Portland, and Jarren Jackson Jr. is donning a Jazz uniform now. Will Boozer be the franchise, or will he be just another piece? 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The only true offensive threat they have is Steph Curry. As great as he is, he is probably past the point where he can carry a team for 82 games.  The Lakers are turning the keys to the franchise over to Luka Dončić. Even a couple of years after the trade that sent shockwaves through the league, it seems strange to write it. Doncic was one of three players who seemed untouchable, yet he was moved to Los Angeles, and now he looks to give them a championship. He might be surrounded by more talent than he’s had in years.  Odds are subject to change FanDuel is offering new users a chance to earn a $50 bonus bet token when you wager $5 each day for seven straight days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8ab2b01e86071e0eb37 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Mavericks vs Rockets te 2026-10-21T16:30:35.094Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Mavericks vs Rockets If you’re a hoops fan, the NBA being back is like a gift from the gods. If you’re a sports bettor, you’re loving that there are even more options to wager on. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to wager $20 on the Mavericks vs. Rockets using promo code FOXNEWS350 to get $350 in FanCash.  Dallas and Houston are set to battle in the heart of Texas on Wednesday to kick off their seasons. It could be one of the best games on the schedule, with both teams hoping to finish the season on a much different note than they did last year. The Mavericks missed the postseason entirely last season, but they did get Cooper Flagg to showcase just how good he can be. Flagg has a long way to go, but he is certainly someone worth building around. It will be interesting to see how he can do with Kyrie Irving returning to action tonight.  The team added Zaccharie Risacher as well, a former #1 overall pick. That’s three in the starting lineup. We will see how well the team can integrate and work defensively with two great scorers.  The Houston Rockets were bounced in the first round of the playoffs last year after adding Kevin Durant. The biggest addition to the Rockets this season is the return of injured players. Fred VanVleet is a solid point guard and something the team desperately missed when he was out with a torn ACL last season. Steven Adams gives the team a different look at Center. The depth of the team could be questioned a bit, and you also need to see if Durant still has enough in the tank to be the go-to scorer the team lacked two years ago.  Fanatics is giving new users a chance to get in on the game with promo code FOXNEWS350. Bet $20 to earn $350 in FanCash.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8a82b01e86071e0eb2e Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Claim $500 in No Sweat Bets for Warriors-Lakers, Mavericks-Rockets, and More te 2026-10-21T16:30:32.607Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Claim $500 in No Sweat Bets for Warriors-Lakers, Mavericks-Rockets, and More The NBA gives us a great night of action tonight, with games starting at 7:00 p.m. ET and going until the last game tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET. Hard Rock Bet gives new users a promo code to claim $500 in no-sweat bets for any of the 11 games on the NBA slate.  Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Four stars take the court in a major matchup between two Texas teams. Flagg enters his sophomore season, and Irving returns to action after an injury that kept him out all of last year. Kevin Durant looks to try and prove he can lead a team with all the pieces to the championship. Sengun needs to take another step forward in playmaking and defense if he wants to be viewed as an elite scorer.  Steph Curry and the Warriors take on Luka Dončić and the Lakers. The Warriors seem to have every season riddled with injuries. Jimmy Butler will start on the sideline, as will Kristaps Porziņģis. That’s 40% of their starting lineup missing to start the season, and there's no great timetable for when they will return. The Lakers are healthy and looking to establish a new identity. Dončić will still be the elite scorer, but the team needs some defensive help and youth, which is where Walker Kessler and Austin Reaves come into play. One of the more interesting stories for this season is how Portland will work with essentially nothing but guards on their team. They took a shot on Ja Morant (no pun intended). There is no disputing Morant’s talent, but he has continuously caused headaches for his teams, and his reckless play keeps him getting injured. The Suns go into the second year with the combination of Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks leading the way. Will the team have enough depth to get back into the postseason?  Hard Rock Bet is offering new users a chance to bet $5 and earn No Sweat Bets. If those bets lose, you’ll be given up to $500 in bonus bets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8a62b01e86071e0eb25 David Spade tells critics to ‘relax’ as Shane Gillis faces backlash over ‘SNL’ joke te 2026-10-21T16:30:30.309Z David Spade tells critics to ‘relax’ as Shane Gillis faces backlash over ‘SNL’ joke David Spade thinks people have gotten a little too comfortable being offended. Spade defended comedians' right to push boundaries, even when their material doesn't land during an episode of his podcast, "Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade." Comedian Shane Gillis sparked backlash after he mocked women at the gym during his "Saturday Night Live" monologue. "I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?" Gillis said. "Look, I'm sorry, there's no other way to describe … Have you seen the shorts? Those neon, they're like, artificial bait-colored [shorts], and the wrinkles go around the cheeks and all combine at the butthole. And don’t look! You’re not allowed to look." JOE ROGAN DEFENDS SHANE GILLIS FROM 'WORD POLICE' AFTER SNL JOKE SPARKS LIBERAL UPROAR Carvey wasn't buying the outrage surrounding Gillis' joke. Rather than viewing the remarks as an attack on women, the comedian argued that the backlash overlooked a fundamental part of stand-up comedy: saying things that aren't meant to be taken literally. "I just didn't understand the kerfuffle," Carvey said. "Only 'cause to me, I just saw it as what we call – I'll just say it – a joke. Like he didn't – when you say jokes, you're not literally saying women are whores. You are literally joking. Isn't that kind of the idea? No? Did I just get canceled?" Spade's assistant and executive producer of the podcast, Heather Santoro, chimed in with a different take, arguing that offensive humor still needs to deliver laughs. "The joke has to be actually funny," Santoro could be heard saying off mic. "If you're gonna like call a woman a whore, it's gotta be funny. And it wasn't." Carvey argued that in comedy clubs, he'd bet the joke "destroyed," but "Saturday Night Live" simply was "not the right place" for it. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "He got some laughs, but, of course, I think he knows that one's gonna be a button pusher," Spade noted. "But he doesn't care." "Young, very highly dressed-up young women is the majority of the audience at 'SNL,'" Carvey conceded. "So, All right, Heather, I agree with you." Spade also called out what he viewed as Hollywood's double standards, questioning why some people face criticism while others are seemingly off-limits – and suggesting that not every joke or celebrity controversy needs to spark outrage. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I will say it's almost comical that there's people that say, 'Oh, don't make fun of OnlyFans. Don't make fun of strippers. These are sex workers. They need to be respected.' And then everyone hates Sydney Sweeney," Spade said. "And it's like, 'Which one is it?' Like, you know what I mean? Let's all decide what we hate and don't and how about we just relax." "Sometimes people just need to mind their biz," Spade said. "Like, we don't need to comment on everything." "We do," he joked, speaking about himself and Carvey, "because everyone loves that we do." Carvey suggested that audiences have increasingly blurred the line between finding a joke unfunny and believing it shouldn't be told at all. "It's the idea of like – there's two things. Joke is funny – eh. Joke is not funny, joke offends me – joke should not be allowed to be said," Carvey explained. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Spade, who appeared on "SNL" from 1990 until 1996, explained that the show's comedians often face a different level of scrutiny when a controversial joke falls flat. "I think at ‘SNL,’ If something kills, it gets a pass. If something totally bombs, then they get a lot of trouble," he noted. "Well, did it kill it at dress [rehearsal]?" Carver questioned. "Oh, I don't know. I don't think Shane has talked about it," Spade added. "I think he's that kind of Chappelle where he just does it, and he walks away and then everyone fights over it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8a32b01e86071e0eb1c Fishing trip turns into nightmare as California man, 12-year-old boy disappear in storm te 2026-10-21T16:30:27.933Z Fishing trip turns into nightmare as California man, 12-year-old boy disappear in storm A family is hoping for answers after a California man and his 12-year-old nephew disappeared during a fishing trip off Mexico. Oscar Ulloa and his nephew were reported missing in the Sea of Cortez near San Felipe, Baja California, according to a Facebook post from Ulloa's cousin, Alistair Barradell. "My family is going through a very difficult time right now," Barradell wrote. "My cousin Oscar is missing at sea in the Sea of Cortez near San Felipe, Baja California, along with his 12-year-old nephew." DOZENS MISSING AFTER PASSENGER FERRY SINKS AS RESCUERS SCOUR SOUTH PACIFIC COASTLINE The pair had gone out for a fishing trip on Saturday, Oct. 10 — and have not been heard from since, according to reports. Their disappearance came as Tropical Storm Rachel brought dangerous weather to the region. Barradell said the family is hoping for their safe return and is asking people who have been fishing or traveling in the area to share any information that could help. "You never know who might see it or who might have information that could help," he wrote. A search has been underway by air and sea, with Mexican authorities working to locate the missing boat. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Barradell told NBC San Diego that the Mexican Coast Guard was conducting aerial searches and that the family had also hired a private plane to help.  He said the family does not know whether the boat experienced engine trouble or something more serious as the weather worsened. "During that time, the weather did turn bad, so we're not sure if we had engine problems or something more catastrophic," Barradell told the outlet. Mexican naval authorities have deployed six units and a specialized search aircraft, with crews searching more than 9,900 square nautical miles, according to reports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Crews reportedly spotted a cooler and life jacket during the search, though authorities have not confirmed whether either item was connected to the missing boat. As efforts continue, Barradell is asking people around the Sea of Cortez to remain on the lookout. "Any information could make a difference," he wrote. "Please keep Oscar and the young boy in your thoughts and prayers." "Please share, share, share. Help us bring them home." Fox News Digital reached out to the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Mexico for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8a12b01e86071e0eb13 Best hiking spots to try in the DFW area ahead of SMU's week eight home showdown with Cal te 2026-10-21T16:30:25.955Z Best hiking spots to try in the DFW area ahead of SMU's week eight home showdown with Cal As we ascend deeper and deeper into the college football season, the hiking becomes more and more about finding places that aren't frigid. If you're looking for a locale that offers comfortable fall temperatures without having to pack a parka, might I suggest the Dallas-Ft. Worth area? It just so happens the 23rd-ranked SMU Mustangs are hosting the Cal Golden Bears this Saturday, and their stadium, located in the scenic Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas, is within driving distance of a ton of great trails. FSU-SMU GAME TURNS INTO OLD-SCHOOL FOOTBALL AFTER STADIUM POWER OUTAGE WIPES OUT IN-GAME COMMUNICATION Most people likely think of DFW as nothing but a vast sea of highways and high rises, but having been a resident of the Metroplex for six years, I can attest that there are plenty of beautiful hikes just waiting to be found. Get to know some of these hidden gems as you make your way to North Texas for the game this weekend. BEST HIKES TO TRY AROUND LUBBOCK AHEAD OF TEXAS TECH'S WEEK ONE MATCHUP WITH ABILENE CHRISTIAN As I mentioned, you might think DFW is just some sprawling urban nightmare with nothing but flat terrain, but our top choice on this list debunks that misconception right from the jump. Cedar Ridge Preserve is located roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Dallas and features nearly nine miles of hilly trails and scenic overlooks thanks to being nearly 800 feet above sea level. The wooded hiking trails will make you feel like you are hundreds of miles away from civilization despite being just a stone's throw from one of the most populous cities in America; the best of both worlds! If you want a taste of Texas Hill Country without ever having to leave the DFW Metroplex, put Cedar Ridge Preserve on your list. I might be a little biased on this one since it's where I had one of my first dates with my now-wife and was the site of our engagement photos, but Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a must-see for anyone visiting Dallas during the fall. Located in the nearby suburb of Plano, Arbor Hills is a straight shot up the Dallas North Tollway and is a bit more central in terms of location than Cedar Ridge, but this place really has it all. Both paved and unpaved trails are offered here as well as a bike path for anyone looking to explore on two wheels. A special mention has to be made to the observation tower at the center of the park, which features a great view of the fall foliage of North Texas. Make your way to the top of the tower at sunset and the scenes from up there will surely be Instagram-worthy. Arbor Hills has wooded paths, open prairies, and even a creek, presenting the whole package to any outdoorsman without ever leaving the confines of the city. Don't forget, there is an "FW" in the "DFW" area, and Fort Worth might be an even better hiking city than its more famous sister. For those of you interested in a more western flavor to your trip, Fort Worth is the place to be, and the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is the gold standard of Tarrant County trails. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DIRECTOR CALLS YELLOWSTONE'S WILD BISON RECOVERY AN 'INCREDIBLE CONSERVATION STORY' The Refuge is super distinctive in its looks, with tree-covered trails and wetlands that connect to both the Trinity River and Lake Worth. This place has everything from a boardwalks to natural paths and there are even bison on the property. It's a bit of a trek from SMU's campus, but if you're in DFW for the whole weekend, I would recommend giving it a look and then enjoying some of the excellent barbecue in the area to refuel. The final entry on our list is a bit of a local hidden gem, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. Nestled just to the southwest of downtown Dallas, Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is a 121-acre sanctuary with thick, overgrown vegetation and dirt paths to remind you that there is still plenty of natural beauty in this overgrown concrete jungle. There is one interconnected single track that takes you around the property, but it stretches nearly eight miles, so those of you looking to hit your step goal will be in heaven. Bikers are welcome, too, as the nature preserve is very popular with mountain bike enthusiasts. Anyone looking for a no-frills alternative to walking around the downtown area should definitely give this place a hard look, and history buffs will be happy, as the Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is just a short drive from the Texas Theater, where alleged JFK assassin Lee Harvey Oswald snuck into a movie while on the run from Dallas police. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8962b01e86071e0eaec In Trump’s World of International Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street te 2026-10-21T16:30:14.519Z In Trump’s World of International Diplomacy, Insults Are a One-Way Street The latest rift with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine serves as a reminder that President Trump readily lashes out at other world leaders, only to grow outraged if they fight back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8932b01e86071e0eace Seahawks Linked to Pro Bowl WR Amid Losing Streak te 2026-10-21T16:30:11.514Z Seahawks Linked to Pro Bowl WR Amid Losing Streak The Seattle Seahawks have been named a top potential suitor for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e8902b01e86071e0eac5 Blazers’ Damian Lillard Reveals Darkest Day of His NBA Career te 2026-10-21T16:30:08.262Z Blazers’ Damian Lillard Reveals Darkest Day of His NBA Career Damian Lillard opens up on the lowest point of his NBA career and the limbo that followed a surprise Bucks exit. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e88d2b01e86071e0eab9 Prop. 427 asks Pima JTED voters for $250M bond te 2026-10-21T16:30:05.696Z Prop. 427 asks Pima JTED voters for $250M bond Voters in the Pima JTED district will decide Nov. 3 whether to let the career and technical school borrow $250 million, the first bond request in its 19-year history. Pima Joint Technical Education District is a program based in Pima County providing career and technical education pathways to local high school students. It allows them to study their chosen trades, gain experience while still in high school and earn state certifications. JTED programs include trades, careers in STEM and a variety of other fields. Its average daily membership has increased by 77% over the last five years, according to its website. Proposition 427 would allow the district to issue and sell $250 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements. Proposed capital improvements include money to build, buy, add to or improve new and existing satellite campuses. The work would expand programs in fields such as medicine, welding and electricity and increase student enrollment. Expanded programming will apply to a range of career options, including engineering, robotics, manufacturing, health care and others. Roughly $163 million will be directed toward the central campuses, while $63.7 million will be allocated to the satellite campuses. Another $8.25 million will be used for administrative purposes to help further all of the goals. If approved, the bonds would have an expected term of 15 years, though repayment is not expected to take more than 20 years. Interest rates will change with market conditions, but the district is assuming an average rate of 5% a year. The rate will not exceed 10% a year. Support news that meets Tucson where it lives. Pima JTED students work on computer projects at a program showcase event. If voters approve Proposition 427 on Nov. 3, the $250 million bond would help expand programs in fields such as engineering, robotics and manufacturing. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. The district expects to sell the bonds in phases. The district would repay the bonds with revenue from taxes on the value of taxable property in the district. It estimates the average annual secondary tax rate would rise by 14 cents per $100 of property value. Under the tax, owner-occupied homes with an estimated value of $250,000 would see an increase of $41 a year, or $615 over 15 years. For a commercial property assessed at $1 million, the cost would be $244 a year, or $3,660 over 15 years. For agricultural or vacant property assessed at $100,000, the cost would be $24 a year, or $360 over 15 years. The estimated debt schedule shows the bonds would accrue just over $83 million in interest through 2042, bringing the total cost of repayment to $333,010,000. Issuing each series of bonds would cost an estimated $90,000. The district’s statutory debt limit is currently $166,474,449, and the $250 million in bonds would exceed it. However, Arizona law allows the district to request bond authorization above the limit and issue the bonds when it has the bonding capacity, which it expects to have. Local leaders have voiced support for the measure. Alex Jacome, chair of the Pima JTED governing board, said in a letter of support that the bond sale would guarantee the growth of opportunities for students and allow them to gain critical skills. “Pima JTED provides students with Pathways to Success, State of the Art Programs, Hands on Training, and Soft Skills that give them the basis to meet the needs of our Business and Industrial workforce,” Jacome wrote. “(Prop. 427) will allow Pima JTED to invest in critical classroom space with expansion and construction for new buildings and equipment.” Alison Flynn Gaffney, CEO of Banner-University Medicine, stressed the growing need for a skilled health care workforce in the region. “Early access to high-quality career and technical education can open the door to advancing career paths while helping Pima County develop and retain skilled talent,” Flynn Gaffney wrote. “For many students, Pima JTED is the first step toward careers as nurses, medical assistants, surgical technologists, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health professionals, and other essential members of our healthcare community.” No one submitted arguments opposing Prop. 427, and there is no organized opposition campaign. Pima JTED will host a virtual information session on Proposition 427 at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, where officials will answer questions about the proposed bond and how the money would be used. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at ianjgs16@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/6ad8e6592b01e86071e0ea7f Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Warriors vs Lakers te 2026-10-21T16:20:41.259Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Warriors vs Lakers Opening Day for the NBA is gone after three games yesterday. It was like an appetizer for the main course we get today. The most anticipated game of the day is Warriors vs. Lakers, and Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash from a $20 wager.  An in-state rivalry between two California teams tips off tonight. The Warriors are hoping to give Steph Curry one more meaningful season before his career winds down. He isn’t ready to retire and still has plenty of basketball ahead of him, but Golden State isn’t well-equipped to compete with the league’s younger teams. They have Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis, but both will start the season away from the team due to injury/health issues. There isn’t much salary cap or draft capital for the team to maneuver in order to supplement the squad.  The Lakers decided it was time to part ways with LeBron James. He won them one championship, completed multiple milestones, and brought the franchise back to relevance, but now the keys are turned to Luka Dončić. Additionally, they have Austin Reaves and traded for Walker Kessler.  Which team will win the first battle between the California clubs this season? Make the call on Fanatics Sportsbook. New users can use promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash from a $20 wager.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e6562b01e86071e0ea76 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Warriors-Lakers, Any Other NBA Game Tonight te 2026-10-21T16:20:38.145Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Warriors-Lakers, Any Other NBA Game Tonight The NBA returned last night, and we have a full slate of games today, punctuated by the Warriors-Lakers game. Underdog is giving new users the promo code FOXNEWS to earn $50 in bonus bets to use on NBA action. Wager $10 and you’ll receive $50 in bonuses. The NBA is offering us lots of great games to get started, but the headliner is definitely Steph Curry vs. Luka Dončić during Warriors vs. Lakers. Since you can use the promo on any game, you might want to start earlier, so let’s take a look at the game between Minnesota and Miami as one to focus on.  Minnesota comes into tonight’s game looking to show off their major acquisition of LaMelo Ball. There is no denying that Ball is talented, but he is a polarizing player. He takes wild shots, doesn’t facilitate nearly enough as a point guard and is not very effective on defense. However, his talent can often overcome all of that.  Miami has a huge addition of their own, but he is not polarizing. Giannis Antetokounmpo comes to Miami after spending his entire career in Milwaukee. The Greek Freak is a walking double-double with 30+ point potential each night. He is one of the few guys in the league who can get a dunk almost whenever he wants.  The Timberwolves have made it deep in the postseason in the past few seasons, but have fallen short of making it to the NBA Finals. On the other side, the Heat are looking to rebuild again after trading away Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro in back-to-back years.  Underdog is offering new users a chance to wager $10 on tonight’s game and earn $50 in bonus bets.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e6482b01e86071e0ea39 Struggling AFC Team Expected to Be 'Open for Business' Before Trade Deadline te 2026-10-21T16:20:24.403Z Struggling AFC Team Expected to Be 'Open for Business' Before Trade Deadline An NFL team with a 2-4 record could reportedly make some changes before the league's Nov. 10 trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e6452b01e86071e0ea30 Trump Hands Susan Collins an Olive Branch as She Faces Tight Maine Race te 2026-10-21T16:20:21.274Z Trump Hands Susan Collins an Olive Branch as She Faces Tight Maine Race Collins' announcement that the Trump administration is releasing 315,000 barrels of heating oil comes as she faces a close race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e6412b01e86071e0ea27 Oklahoma OC Firmly Backs QB John Mateer Amid ‘Backbreaking Errors’ te 2026-10-21T16:20:17.476Z Oklahoma OC Firmly Backs QB John Mateer Amid ‘Backbreaking Errors’ Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator explains why the Sooners are sticking with John Mateer after a costly loss to Kentucky. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e63e2b01e86071e0ea1e Beauty Education Goes Digital, but Learning Doesn't End Online te 2026-10-21T16:20:14.337Z Beauty Education Goes Digital, but Learning Doesn't End Online From AI tools to hands-on training, beauty education is evolving to meet the demands of a changing workforce. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e63a2b01e86071e0ea15 Travis Kelce Reveals Taylor Swift’s Unexpected Impact on Chiefs te 2026-10-21T16:20:10.672Z Travis Kelce Reveals Taylor Swift’s Unexpected Impact on Chiefs Travis Kelce revealed the unexpected way Taylor Swift has impacted the Kansas City Chiefs during their relationship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e6372b01e86071e0ea0c The Surprising Ingredient Adding the More Calories to Americans’ Coffee te 2026-10-21T16:20:07.017Z The Surprising Ingredient Adding the More Calories to Americans’ Coffee Researchers have found Americans aren’t drinking more coffee, they’re drinking it differently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e40b2b01e86071e0e8b1 NHLer annihilates former teammate who begged for trade with crushing hit in first matchup te 2026-10-21T16:10:51.760Z NHLer annihilates former teammate who begged for trade with crushing hit in first matchup One of the NHL's biggest offseason stories was star players asking for trades, and one of those players was Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kirill Marchenko, formerly of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Jackets obviously acquiesced in a preseason blockbuster deal that sent Matthew Knies the other way, and on Tuesday night, Marchenko got a housewarming gift from his former teammate Adam Fantilli in the form of a bone-crushing hit. One that he had to have seen coming. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Now, it should go without saying, but when a player asks for a trade, it doesn't usually sit well with the players still on that team. That was the case for Fantilli, and he made that crystal clear when talking to the media ahead of Marchenko's return to Columbus with the Leafs. "He has his reasons, and I’m happy we got guys who want to be here," Fantilli said. "It would’ve been a nightmare having a guy who didn’t want to be here all year. I’m happy we got that trade done when we did and got guys who want to be here." Now that's the kind of honesty we like. And guess what? That wasn't the only message sent. At the midway point of the first period and the game tied at 1-1, Marchenko (who happened to score the tying goal) got the puck in the Columbus zone. There, he was swarmed by Blue Jackets and tried to toe-drag his way out of it at the top of the circle. However, Fantilli — who was probably licking his chops when he saw this opportunity open up — took advantage and obliterated Marchenko. That was a popular moment with the fifth line. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Even more popular when, instead of a tired old video tribute — hats off to the Jackets for reading the room on this one — the arena cameras went straight to Marchenko during the next stoppage. Unfortunately, for Jackets fans, that was probably the high-water mark of the evening. The Leafs ended up winning this one big by a score of 6-2. That puts Marchenko and the Leafs at 5-4-2 on the year, good for fifth in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets are last in the Metropolitan Division. However, they have games in hand over the two teams ahead of them, the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e4092b01e86071e0e8a8 Carmelo Anthony says WNBA's next commissioner must prioritize safety: 'Protect the players' te 2026-10-21T16:10:49.896Z Carmelo Anthony says WNBA's next commissioner must prioritize safety: 'Protect the players' The WNBA, in its 30th season, continues to set records in terms of viewership, attendance, engagement on digital platforms and more as the league’s growth trends even further upward by the year. However, despite its popularity, the league faces controversy, including the murkiness surrounding sex reassignment eligibility and national anthem protests. The good and the bad of the WNBA is what a new league commissioner will be dealing with next season, as NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the WNBA Board of Governors will choose a new one with Cathy Engelbert retiring at the end of the 2026 calendar year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE He won’t be in the running for the job, but Carmelo Anthony has enjoyed the rise of the "W," and knows what his first order of business would be if he took over as commissioner of the league. "I’m going to invest in the players," he replied when asked the exact question in a recent interview with OutKick. "You have to invest in the script. If you have no script, there’s no movie, there’s no film. You have to invest in the script, and the script in this case is the players. "We have to protect the players. We have to protect them all across the board if we really want people to look at this league as the best women’s league in the world. So, you have to be intentional with the players and the script. You have to tighten that and build that, and make them feel comfortable in the situation that they’re in." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Anthony didn’t elaborate on what exactly the players need to be protected from, but he did lead his way into wanting to hear exactly how players feel about anything. "This is a partnership. It’s not like, ‘You work for me.’ No, we work together to build this. I want to hear everybody. I want to hear the good, the bad, the ugly," Anthony explained. "I want to hear where you guys want to go. I want to hear from the players because if I just come with my business acumen, I have a whole other vision for it. "It has to be a collaborative situation. And that’s why you see the NBA has grown like that once it became a collaborative season." The good is over than 91 million unique viewers watching national broadcasts this season, which is more than double the prior season’s reach. There were also a total 3.8 million fans who attended games during the season, with a combined 212 sellouts and averaging attendance rising to 11,474 fans per game – a 21% hike from the previous WNBA high. The bad and ugly, though, has been a long list in years past, but especially in this season. Transgender athlete eligibility came a widespread debate after Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham publically opposed biological men competing in women’s sports. It spilled over into Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, both ex-NBA players, declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft citing the league’s rules. While the league’s collective bargaining agreement saying, "only players who are women are eligible to play," Engelbert and the rest of the league have not provided a detailed definition of a woman, which is why those like Freedom and White continue to speak out. CARMELO ANTHONY SAYS LEBRON JAMES AND 76ERS CAN BE 'PROBLEM FOR EVERYONE,' INCLUDING REIGNING-CHAMPION KNICKS That has spilled into on-court altercations, with Freedom being kicked out of a Chicago Sky-Fever game after Natasha Cloud confronted him at his baseline seat. Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was suspended and fined by the league after a courtside confrontation where she threw expletives at two teenage fans supporting Cunningham during a game. In these WNBA Finals, the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream have repeatedly walked off the court before the national anthem, drawing massive criticism considering the league’s traditional expectation is for teams to stand in a dignified line like many other teams across professional sports and listen to the Star-Spangled Banner. From broader cultural debates, including race, equity and how the league enforces, there are certainly things the new WNBA commissioner will need to address next season and beyond. But ultimately, Anthony is loving what he’s seen in terms of the league’s growth, which is what he thinks matters most. "I love the popularity, I love the attention that it’s getting. I love the seriousness that and intentionality that’s being put into the W right now," he said. "The growth of it, obviously we’re seeing first-hand the growth of the W. But also, the talent and the skill level. The players and the women coming into the league, it’s amazing to watch, the way the game is evolving. I love watching the W because of the fundamentals of the game of basketball. They’re still going to take the best shot, they’re still going to run their plays. You gotta use a lot of skill as opposed to athleticism in the W, which is a beautiful thing. "Then, when you add the athleticism, women in the W are athletic within that world. So, you see the different levels of athleticism when it comes to the W." STAYING MELO WITH DRAFTKINGS While Anthony is looking forward to what the Knicks do this season, he’s excited for his partnership with DraftKings and being a part of its campaign ahead of the season. "We got a great campaign, man. Myself, Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas. We really came together, and I got to give a shoutout to DraftKings and that creative team for putting that concept together," he said. "The beauty in that is the fact that we can have more fun with DraftKings because it’s in all 50 states now, which is major. I just love the fact that more people are involved, and more people can have fun with the game of basketball in this sense, and just sports in general. I love that." Anthony called it a "beautiful thing" being able to work alongside Hart and Jonas for the campaign, which he is excited for fans to see. With DraftKings available in all 50 states, the campaign revolves around Hart and Jonas traveling throughout the country, where car troubles can happen. As the tow truck figures out their situation, Anthony is waiting with his own car problems in the clip as he tries to get the word out about DraftKings. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e4072b01e86071e0e89f Larry David mocks socialists in satirical essay, drawing criticism over Israel jokes te 2026-10-21T16:10:47.945Z Larry David mocks socialists in satirical essay, drawing criticism over Israel jokes Comedian Larry David drew criticism from democratic socialists after writing a satirical essay mocking the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), its anti-Israel positions and political correctness, while a California political activist mocked those who took offense at the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" creator's humor. David's October 17 essay in Air Mail, titled "The View from Here," imagined the longtime Hollywood liberal joining the DSA and successfully proposing 12 increasingly over-the-top additions to the socialist organization's manifesto. His targets included immigration, policing, reparations, religious identity and restrictions on offensive comedy. Among the most provocative proposals was David's imagined solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which involved transferring all of Israel's territory to Palestinians and relocating Israelis to a remote Pacific island. QUIET PART OUT LOUD: ANTI-ISRAEL MOBS WANT ONE STATE CALLED 'PALESTINE,' ERASING ISRAEL "We strongly believe in a two-state solution," he said. "To this end, we propose that Palestinians should be given all the land currently occupied by Israel and that Israel should be given Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific, where the weather is beautiful and grapefruits are aplenty. We think the Bagel People will be very happy there." Lisa Cusack, president of the Don't LA My Burbank PAC, dismissed the outrage in a statement to Fox News Digital, suggesting David's critics were proving the comedian's point about political sensitivity. "I just hope they’re all okay reading this. They seem to be really emotionally fragile and have a hard time understanding actual humor," Cusack said. BILL MAHER RECOUNTS LARRY DAVID FALLING OUT, CELEBRITY BACKLASH AFTER TRUMP WHITE HOUSE DINNER David also mocked progressive approaches to religious tolerance, proposing that White women wear hijabs on weekends in solidarity with Muslim women while Jewish Americans lose the right to refer to themselves as the "Chosen People." In another proposal, the "Seinfeld" co-creator imagined a socialist society in which comedians who offend audiences would be sent to facilities for sensitivity training. Repeat offenders would face an even more unusual punishment. "If, however, the re-programming is unsuccessful, the repeat offender will be sent to Pitcairn Island to live with the Bagel People," he wrote. DAVID MARCUS: WOKE 1.0 IS WHY ENTERTAINERS NEEDED OUR SECRET CONSERVATIVE CLUB The comedian's mock manifesto drew criticism from self-identified democratic socialists, several of whom questioned his comedic abilities and mocked his age, according to The New York Times. Zack Wall, a 35-year-old Ohio resident who identified as a democratic socialist but said he was not a DSA member, told the Times that David's essay was disappointing, criticizing the quality of the jokes rather than his decision to target the organization. "It was just so lowbrow and unfunny. It can’t be the same person who wrote 'Curb,'" Wall said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE David's latest satire comes as democratic socialists gain influence within the Democratic Party, particularly through New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani has defended the growing socialist movement and candidates who support eliminating Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while declining to explicitly endorse Israel's identity as a Jewish state. The DSA has also publicly supported the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel and efforts to eliminate U.S. military assistance to the country. Fox News Digital reached out to David and the DSA for comment, but neither immediately responded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e3ff2b01e86071e0e865 Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners te 2026-10-21T16:10:39.481Z Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners The justices, for now, agreed to continue blocking a Bureau of Prisons policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e3fd2b01e86071e0e859 Flagstaff Police Department hosting open house on Oct. 22 te 2026-10-21T16:10:37.307Z Flagstaff Police Department hosting open house on Oct. 22 The Flagstaff Police Department is inviting community members to an open house on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e3fa2b01e86071e0e850 Flagstaff volleyball goes pink; wins 30th straight region match to extend lead in standings te 2026-10-21T16:10:34.972Z Flagstaff volleyball goes pink; wins 30th straight region match to extend lead in standings The Eagles defeated the Badgers in a battle between the top two teams in the Grand Canyon Region to win their 30th straight region match. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e3e72b01e86071e0e762 Beauty Consumers Need Evidence, Not Bigger Promises | Opinion te 2026-10-21T16:10:15.957Z Beauty Consumers Need Evidence, Not Bigger Promises | Opinion Consumers must scrutinize beauty products and not rely on advertising alone, says Annabelle Molyneux. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e3df2b01e86071e0e701 Couple Welcomes Third Baby—Weeks Later, Dad Gets Devastating Diagnosis te 2026-10-21T16:10:07.356Z Couple Welcomes Third Baby—Weeks Later, Dad Gets Devastating Diagnosis Jacobey Severns, 27, believed he hurt his back while working, but as the pain increased, it gradually became more debilitating. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e3dd2b01e86071e0e6f6 Mississippi State Gets Concerning Update on QB Kamario Taylor te 2026-10-21T16:10:05.100Z Mississippi State Gets Concerning Update on QB Kamario Taylor Mississippi State faces a pivotal test against Oklahoma as uncertainty grows over star quarterback Kamario Taylor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e1922b01e86071e0e6ad University of Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley after five straight losses te 2026-10-21T16:00:18.111Z University of Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley after five straight losses The University of Maryland is firing head coach Mike Locksley, sources told OutKick. The Terrapins have lost five straight games after winning each of their first two of the season over Hampton and UConn, most recently losing to Rutgers at home this past weekend. Locksley was brought on in an interim basis in 2015 after spending three seasons but was then out of the program until 2019. With the Terps, he was 39-54. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Locksley initially turned the program around, as he went 3-9 in his first full season and then went over .500 in each season from 2021 to 2023. However, since then, the Terps are 10-21. This time last season, seven coaches had already been fired, but Locksley is the first this year. As part of the buyout, Maryland will owe Locksley $4.9 million in a 60-day window. He will be replaced by defensive coordinator Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, who will be the interim head coach for the remainder of the season, the source added. Locksley's first head-coaching gig came with New Mexico in 2009, where he spent three seasons and went 2-26. He did not land a head-coaching gig until his interim post four years later. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER He has also worked as an assistant for Towson State, Naval Academy Prep, Pacific, Army, Maryland, Florida, and Illinois. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e1882b01e86071e0e667 Mall From 'Back to the Future' to Become Data Center Under Proposal te 2026-10-21T16:00:08.398Z Mall From 'Back to the Future' to Become Data Center Under Proposal A 'Back to the Future' filming location could become a data center as residents fight plans to redevelop Puente Hills Mall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8e1852b01e86071e0e65b Candidato Hill a la Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona crítica a TEP te 2026-10-21T16:00:05.405Z Candidato Hill a la Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona crítica a TEP Leer en inglés Jonathon Hill quiere convertir a la Comisión de Corporaciones de Arizona nuevamente en un organismo de control, en lugar de lo que él llama un sello de goma para las empresas de servicios públicos, y apuesta a que su experiencia científica pueda llevarlo allí. Hill, demócrata, es científico, ingeniero y se describe a sí mismo como una orgulloso arizonense. El sitio web de su campaña promete que reducirá las facturas de servicios públicos, protegerá el agua, limitará los centros de datos y restaurará la transparencia de la comisión. La comisión corporativa ha estado bajo escrutinio público desde que la comisión actual aprobó aumentos en las tarifas de energía y el centro de datos ‘Proyecto Azul.’ La comisión de cinco miembros regula las empresas privadas de servicios públicos del estado y fija las tarifas de los servicios de electricidad, gas, agua y aguas residuales. También supervisa la constitución de empresas, los valores y la seguridad de ferrocarriles y oleoductos. Los comisionados cumplen mandatos escalonados de cuatro años, son elegidos en todo el estado y tienen un límite de dos mandatos consecutivos. En la boleta electoral del 3 de noviembre hay dos escaños, ambos actualmente ocupados por republicanos: el titular Kevin Thompson, que ganó sus primarias, y el presidente Nick Myers, que perdió sus primarias ante el representante estatal Ralph Heap. Hill está haciendo campaña junto a Clara Pratte y los dos demócratas se postulan como una candidatura conjunta para los dos escaños abiertos de la comisión. Se enfrentan a Thompson, Heap y Mike Cease del Partido Verde en las elecciones generales. René López, Lea Márquez Peterson y Rachel Walden, todos republicanos elegidos en 2024, ocupan los tres escaños que no estaban ocupados este año. Su membresía paga a periodistas emergentes para que cubran el sur de Arizona como se merece. Hill y su colega demócrata Clara Pratte, quienes están haciendo campaña juntos para los dos escaños abiertos de la comisión, se reúnen con los votantes. Cortesía de Jonathon Hill. Hill dijo que su maestría en ingeniería aeroespacial y su doctorado en ciencias geológicas, ambos de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona, le brindan el conocimiento para hacer preguntas técnicas difíciles cuando las empresas de servicios públicos solicitan aumentos de tarifas. "La comisión de corporaciones solía ser un organismo de control independiente, pero ahora se ha convertido en un perro faldero de los intereses de las empresas de servicios públicos," dijo Hill a El Foco de Tucson. "La comisión tiene la responsabilidad de examinar de cerca los casos de tarifas, exigir transparencia a las empresas de servicios públicos y trabajar para el pueblo de Arizona." Hill dijo que si es elegido, reemplazará el sistema actual de ajustes de tarifas basados ​​en fórmulas con un proceso riguroso. También quiere restablecer audiencias públicas completas y garantizar una sólida participación de la comunidad antes de considerar cualquier aumento de tarifas. "Nunca aprobaré un aumento de tarifas que simplemente llene los bolsillos de los inversores de una empresa de servicios públicos," dijo Hill. "La gente no puede seguir pagando por la avaricia corporativa. Mientras más de 161,000 familias de Arizona están atrasadas en sus facturas de servicios públicos, las compañías de servicios públicos están obteniendo ganancias récord, y la Comisión de Corporaciones está permitiendo que esto suceda al aprobar aumentos de tarifas escandalosos." La fiscal general Kris Mayes, ex miembro de la comisión, señaló que un aumento menor de las tarifas, cercano al 3%, aún habría funcionado sin penalizar a las corporaciones energéticas. Junto con la energía, el agua es una de las necesidades más importantes de las personas que viven en el desierto de Arizona. La comisión también tiene autoridad regulatoria sobre las empresas de agua y aguas residuales privadas y de propiedad de inversionistas de Arizona. "Los actuales comisionados han permitido que muchas de estas empresas se atrasen en el mantenimiento y generen shocks en las tarifas cuando de repente necesitan financiar nueva infraestructura," dijo Hill. "Es posible actualizar la infraestructura para conservar mejor el agua sin pasar costos exorbitantes a los consumidores, pero los comisionados actuales no parecen estar actuando en el mejor interés de los residentes de Arizona. Seré proactivo al trabajar con las compañías de agua de Arizona para garantizar el mejor servicio y la asequibilidad posible." Hill habla con un votante sobre su campaña en la Comisión de Corporaciones. Se postula para reducir las facturas de servicios públicos y limitar los acuerdos de centros de datos como el "Proyecto Azul." Cortesía de Jonathon Hill. Si bien la energía y el agua son temas que tienden a superponerse, un tema que afecta a ambos es el centro de datos propuesto "Proyecto Azul". El análisis del impacto de los centros de datos está en curso, pero hay evidencia que sugiere que la construcción y operación requieren grandes cantidades de energía y agua. Más allá de eso, los residentes que viven cerca de los centros a menudo se quejan del ruido. Hay nueva evidencia de que estos sistemas informáticos a gran escala también generan grandes cantidades de calor residual, que se expulsa de estas instalaciones a través de la circulación de agua o aire. El resultado es un aumento de las temperaturas en las comunidades cercanas a las megaestructuras. Esas preocupaciones son parte de la razón por la cual Hill ha destacado el acuerdo que Tucson Electric Power cerró para el proyecto. "La comisión de corporaciones debe dejar de dar a los centros de datos acuerdos secretos y atractivos, como el controvertido acuerdo hecho a puerta cerrada con Tucson Electric Power para el Proyecto Azul," dijo Hill. "Creo firmemente que los centros de datos y otros grandes usuarios corporativos deberían pagar el costo total de la infraestructura que necesitan. Los residentes de Arizona y las pequeñas empresas no deberían subsidiar el desarrollo privado." Hill se postula bajo el sistema de Elecciones Limpias de Arizona, que proporciona financiamiento público para campañas a cambio de renunciar a contribuciones privadas y corporativas. Su campaña recaudó $174,655 en fondos públicos y gastó $166,802, dejando alrededor de $7,854 disponibles, según los registros estatales de finanzas de campaña. 💡 La elección general es el 3 de noviembre. Los votantes del condado de Pima pueden registrarse, verificar su registro o solicitar una boleta por correo en recorder.pima.gov.  Quentin Agnello es alumno de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente en Tucson. Contáctese en qsagnello@gmail.com.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. 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/6ad8df3e2b01e86071e0e611 Chemistry 101: Suns hope offseason bonding pays off with the right mix as regular season tips off te 2026-10-21T15:50:22.567Z Chemistry 101: Suns hope offseason bonding pays off with the right mix as regular season tips off PHOENIX – The Suns spent nearly the entire offseason connecting. They spent time as a group everywhere from Flagstaff to Las Vegas to north of the U.S. border in Toronto. Now, they will find out if all of that team bonding pays off. The Suns open the regular season on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Wednesday in the first test of a retooled roster that now includes controversial forward Miles Bridges, a healthier guard Jalen Green and forward Koa Peat, a rookie with local ties and a history of winning. The team will try to build on last season’s 47-win season and eighth place finish in the Western Conference. The Suns lost their first play-in game, but beat Golden State to advance to the first round where they were swept by Oklahoma City in coach Jordan Ott’s first season.  “I think everyone has a different feeling going into opening night,” Ott said. “The energy will be different, but that quickly wears off. After a couple of minutes it’s just back to playing. There will be some challenges that this group has not faced. Until you get into a regular season game, it feels a little different.” Many of the Suns got together for workouts in Las Vegas during the NBA Summer League, they visited forward Dillon Brooks in Toronto and worked out there, and they spent time working out in Flagstaff’s high altitude.  Ott is hoping that all of that offseason work together will put the Suns ahead of the game as the season starts. “You can be more direct,” Ott said. “The way we communicate, when you just develop a relationship over time, you can get past the first piece. We’re already past that.”  Maybe nobody has a chance to benefit more from the offseason work together than Green, who played in only 32 games last season because of nagging injuries after starting in 82 games in back-to-back seasons for Houston. “I think we have a good group of guys,” Green said. “We’ve been in the lab together a lot already, so I don’t care who’s out there. They’re going to come out and play hard and go hoop.” Jalen Green Center Oso Ighodaro, who agreed to a contract extension during the preseason, has seen Green connecting with his teammates as the regular season approached. “I think it’s just reps,” Ighodaro said. “By the time he was playing in the games, I hadn’t played with him in months. When you’re new to the team and building relationships on the court, it takes time, so this summer has been great. It’s been great building that chemistry with him.”  Green said he’s just happy to be healthy again. “That’s the start and then everything else just falls into line after that,” he said. “The energy, the vibes. Just getting out there (and) playing, bright lights, the stage, the fans. That’s the best part of the game. I’m excited to get back to that.” The Suns are hoping that the team bonding will help every player better understand their role and assure that everyone is meeting the team’s standards. “It’s just us,” guard Jordan Goodwin said. “There’s no arguments, no nothing. We can hold each other accountable and it’s all love. It’s easy when you can come to work and everybody wants to be here, everybody accepts their role and if it’s not their time, their time is coming. No toxic energy here.” While Brooks hosted the group in Toronto, he also traveled to China on his own personal quest to improve his mental game. “China was an amazing trip,” Brooks said. “Take me away a little bit from working out for a month straight. Seeing new things, learning new things that I can bring back to the game helps me be a better basketball player and be a better human being.” During the club’s media day before the preseason, Suns star Devin Booker revealed that some of the team’s younger players were looking to veterans for individual help.  Center Khaman Maluach, who is entering his second season in the NBA, contacted Booker to ask if he’d work one-on-one with him at the club’s practice facility. “He reached out to me,” Booker said. “We would end up being in the gym at the same time and then one time he just texted me ‘Can we get some work in together?’ “I think that guard and big relationship is super important. He’s way ahead of the curve; he’s asking a lot of questions. I’d say he’s taken the biggest leap out of anybody that I’ve seen this summer.” Maluach and fellow center Ighodaro also have become close, and Bridges noted he is trying to mentor some of the young players, including Peat. A 6-foot-8, 235-pound forward, all the 19-year-old Peat has done in his career is win. He led Perry High in Gilbert to four consecutive state championships, then helped Arizona reach the Final Four during his only season with the Wildcats. When he slipped into the second half of the NBA draft’s first round, the Suns worked a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, who drafted him 30th, to obtain his rights. Bridges said it has been “easy” to lead the team’s young group. “Our young guys are very coachable,” he said. “Man-Man (Maluach) is a leader in himself, so just teaching Koa (Peat), teaching Rasheer (Fleming). Those guys are going to be awesome within the next few years. I’m happy to be in that type of role with them.” The Suns finished 1-4 in the preseason, but it was clear that the team was looking to remain healthy and progress toward the real season, rather than focus on meaningless wins. “We can always get better in certain areas,” Bridges said, “just communicating, defense, being decisive on the offensive end.” Bridges, like the Suns, is a work in progress. The Suns made a trade with the Charlotte Hornets to obtain Bridges, who had pleaded no contest to a felony domestic abuse charge in 2022. The team, including owner Mat Ishbia on the club’s media day, has expressed confidence that Bridges has put that behind him. On the court, Bridges continues to try to learn about his new teammates and believes he can have an impact on the team. “Mainly my defensive rebounding and then my versatility on offense,” he said when asked what he brings to the Suns. “Getting to the rim, making the right play, shooting the 3.  “Just getting used to my teammates. The more I get used to my teammates, the more it is going to come for me.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8df312b01e86071e0e5d5 AI Could Push High-Risk ER Patients Down the Queue, Study Warns te 2026-10-21T15:50:09.281Z AI Could Push High-Risk ER Patients Down the Queue, Study Warns Researchers found AI emergency triage decisions could be influenced by details including frequent ER use and psychiatric history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8df302b01e86071e0e5cc Map Shows How Russian Military Satellite Got Within Meters of US Spacecraft te 2026-10-21T15:50:08.366Z Map Shows How Russian Military Satellite Got Within Meters of US Spacecraft Russian military satellite Kosmos-2612 came close to Finnish-U.S. satellite ICEYE-X36 last weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dd392b01e86071e0e58e Louis Oosthuizen leaves LIV Golf in latest blow to circuit that is seemingly hanging on by a thread te 2026-10-21T15:41:45.908Z Louis Oosthuizen leaves LIV Golf in latest blow to circuit that is seemingly hanging on by a thread The next iteration of LIV Golf – whatever that may or may not look like – has suffered yet another blow with former major champion Louis Oosthuizen announcing that he is leaving the circuit. Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open winner, announced his departure from LIV on social media on Wednesday, while also laying out plans to return to the DP World Tour beginning in 2027. The South African stated that joining LIV five years ago was "one of the best decisions" of his life, but cited controlling his future schedule on the DP World Tour as playing a key role in him stepping away. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I realised I have a lot more in me, and my biggest fear was that the schedule on LIV 2.0 would be tough to manage," Oosthuizen said on Instagram. "I feel I have a few more years of good, competitive golf left in me, and the only way to be really sharp and competitive is through a schedule I control." Oosthuizen's announcement comes just days before the Oct. 25 deadline for players to commit to LIV 2.0, and at this point in time, Cameron Tringale, Richard Bland, Ben Campbell, Victor Perez, and Brendan Steele appear to be the only players to have done so. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! While Oosthuizen's departure from LIV doesn't deliver the same-sized blow as Jon Rahm's exit, it is quite the peculiar move. Oosthuizen is 44 years old and has been with LIV Golf since its inception in 2022, while serving as captain for his all-South African team. Stepping away from LIV, and presumably guaranteed paydays plus an equity stake in the LIV 2.0 model promised to its players, is a noteworthy decision. You couple those factors with his own note about scheduling issues, and it's hard not to assume that Oosthuizen simply sees the not-so-great writing on the wall regarding LIV's future. LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew all financial support from the league at the end of the 2026 campaign. BC Partners made a financial commitment two days before bankruptcy hearings began in the form of a target of $300 million for an attempted LIV return in 2027. A lawyer representing LIV Golf reportedly told a federal bankruptcy court judge on October 14 that the circuit will know by the end of the month if it has a future into 2027 or will be shutting down operations. The DP World Tour recently announced that, unlike in years past, it will not be giving conditional status for LIV players to compete on its tour in 2027, forcing players to choose one route or the other. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dd1e2b01e86071e0e560 Toledo Residents Ordered to Evacuate After Chemical Explosion te 2026-10-21T15:41:18.541Z Toledo Residents Ordered to Evacuate After Chemical Explosion Nearly 1,000 people were told to leave the area and others were urged to shelter in place, as a hazardous chemical was still leaking on Wednesday, officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dd162b01e86071e0e547 Green Card Holder Dies in ICE Custody—Who Was Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias? te 2026-10-21T15:41:10.669Z Green Card Holder Dies in ICE Custody—Who Was Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias? Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias, a 56-year-old lawful permanent resident, died in ICE custody on Saturday, federal officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dd0c2b01e86071e0e53e Nate Silver Forecast Shifts Towards Republicans After Fake Polls Removed te 2026-10-21T15:41:00.488Z Nate Silver Forecast Shifts Towards Republicans After Fake Polls Removed Wedgewood Polling revealed it had fabricated most of its polls as a "social experiment," prompting Silver to remove them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dd012b01e86071e0e535 Churches Strike Blow to Trump Admin in Fight Over ICE Raids te 2026-10-21T15:40:49.946Z Churches Strike Blow to Trump Admin in Fight Over ICE Raids Religious groups won a key appeal in their fight against Trump administration immigration enforcement at houses of worship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dcf82b01e86071e0e52c Victor Wembanyama Has Career-Worst Night in Spurs' Opening Loss te 2026-10-21T15:40:40.277Z Victor Wembanyama Has Career-Worst Night in Spurs' Opening Loss Victor Wembanyama opens up about his confidence and decision-making after a career-worst shooting night against Oklahoma City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dcee2b01e86071e0e523 Laws on ‘Owning’ Embryos Explained as Khloe Kardashian Admits Ex Has No Say te 2026-10-21T15:40:30.949Z Laws on ‘Owning’ Embryos Explained as Khloe Kardashian Admits Ex Has No Say "The Kardashians" star said her daughter True, whom she shares with Tristan Thompson, had named the frozen embryo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dce62b01e86071e0e51a Bryce Underwood Gets More Bad News Ahead of Michigan's Indiana Clash te 2026-10-21T15:40:22.054Z Bryce Underwood Gets More Bad News Ahead of Michigan's Indiana Clash Bryce Underwood faces another difficult twist as Michigan prepares for one of its biggest tests of the season against Indiana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8dcdc2b01e86071e0e511 Yankees GM Brian Cashman Makes Major Announcement Following Aaron Boone News te 2026-10-21T15:40:12.455Z Yankees GM Brian Cashman Makes Major Announcement Following Aaron Boone News New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman made a major announcement on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8daa32b01e86071e0e4d0 Ilhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump te 2026-10-21T15:30:43.740Z Ilhan Omar finally emerges after DC raid with video pleading for cash to fight Trump Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., re-emerged Tuesday night for the first time following a raid on her Washington, D.C., residence by posting a campaign video to her official social media channels asking supporters for more money. "Hi everyone, Ilhan here," Omar said in a selfie video showing her riding in the back seat of a vehicle and wearing a blue campaign shirt. "I just wanted to say thank you so much for the support, to everyone who sent a note of support, for everyone who sent $5, $10, $20." Omar's home in Washington, D.C., was raided by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) last Monday in connection to an investigation into potential immigration fraud. Authorities are probing whether Omar or her father lied on paperwork that helped her gain citizenship. Border czar Tom Homan has said that if the allegations are proven, Omar could be denaturalized. She closed her video by pleading for more cash. "Please continue to support us. It's going to be a very expensive and challenging time. So we appreciate whether you're able to send $5, $10, $20. Thank you." ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS The video showed a partial image of the outside of the window, and while trees and buildings whizzed by, it was not immediately clear from where the congresswoman was shooting the clip. Omar did not directly address the investigation or the raid, but attacked President Donald Trump. She said that the money she received in the fallout from the search "goes a long way as we fight Trump and his administration for trying to intimidate me and so many people right before the midterm elections." "We know that they're running scared," she said of Trump and Republicans heading into a consequential midterm election. "We're not going to be intimidated. We're not going to be silenced. We're not going to be scared." Omar has not been seen publicly since before the raid on her home, which was first reported by Fox News Digital last week. Her husband, Tim Mynett, has been seen outside the residence walking their dog. Additionally, Fox News Digital has spotted a campaign aide bringing in food and both of her daughters arriving at the home two days apart. TRUMP RALLY CROWD CHANTS 'DEPORT' AS PRESIDENT RIPS ILHAN OMAR AFTER FEDERAL RAID The congresswoman's sister, Sahra Noor, is in the U.S. on a book tour and spoke with federal investigators last week in the wake of the raid, three sources confirmed to Fox News Digital. Omar promised in her clip posted Tuesday night to get back on the campaign trail as the midterms rapidly approach. "I'll be out there campaigning alongside all of you, and making sure that we beat back all of this, and that we win in the midterms," she said. "Win the House, win the Senate, and hold this administration accountable." She is currently scheduled to appear in Minneapolis on Monday for a live show with radical left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. It is unclear where Omar is, or has been, since the search warrant was executed last Monday. Some speculated that she fled the country — though reports note that her passport and phone were among the items seized by federal agents during the raid. ILHAN OMAR'S HUSBAND SNAPS OVER RUMORS SHE FLED US AFTER FEDERAL IMMIGRATION FRAUD RAID Before posting the video on Tuesday, Omar had only released written statements on social media. "This raid by Trump’s DHS is an outrageous abuse of power and an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies," she said in a statement posted to X hours after feds descended on her home. "For a decade, Donald Trump has relentlessly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with inflammatory rhetoric, repeatedly putting a target on her back," the post continued. "Now, those attacks have escalated to a pointless federal raid. The Congresswoman has done nothing wrong. No president should be able to use the power of the federal government to intimidate his political enemies." HOMAN SAYS ILHAN OMAR COULD BE STRIPPED OF NATURALIZATION, DEPORTED IF IMMIGRATION FRAUD IS PROVEN Trump warned Tuesday from the Oval Office that Omar could be jailed if the allegations against her are true. "Well, she could be. She could also go to jail," Trump said. "You know, they keep talking about deportation. No, she could go to jail." "This is just my opinion," he continued, before calling the congresswoman "a very dishonest person" who "hates our country." Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8da9d2b01e86071e0e4c7 Max Factor heir's former lawyer details judge's error that wiped out 124-year rape sentence te 2026-10-21T15:30:37.712Z Max Factor heir's former lawyer details judge's error that wiped out 124-year rape sentence A legal error led to Max Factor heir Andrew Luster's 124-year prison sentence being thrown out and replaced with a 50-year term, setting the stage for the convicted serial rapist's release after roughly two decades behind bars, his former attorney told Fox News Digital. In an interview Tuesday, J. David Nick, who represented Luster during his efforts to overturn the sentence, said the original judge improperly stacked prison terms without making the findings required under California law. The error led to Luster's original sentence being thrown out in March 2013. He was resentenced to 50 years the following month, while his convictions remained intact. CONVICTED SERIAL RAPIST ORIGINALLY SENTENCED TO 124 YEARS WALKS FREE AFTER 20, SPARKING OUTRAGE Court records reviewed by Fox News Digital show that Luster was originally sentenced on Feb. 18, 2003, by Ventura County Superior Court Judge Ken W. Riley. The sentence included 20 consecutive six-year prison terms for rape convictions, along with a four-year term, totaling 124 years. Nick explained that California law allows judges to impose consecutive sentences for certain sex offenses but requires specific findings to justify those terms. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Kathryne Ann Stoltz granted Luster a new sentencing hearing in March 2013 after finding that the original court failed to adequately explain its reasons for imposing consecutive sentences. HARVEY WEINSTEIN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR 2006 SEX CRIME IN NEW YORK Luster, the great-grandson of cosmetics mogul Max Factor, was convicted in January 2003 of 86 felony counts involving the drugging and sexual assault of three women. At his April 16, 2013, resentencing, Stoltz imposed a combination of consecutive, concurrent and stayed sentences, reducing his prison term to 50 years. Court records show several rape counts received lower three-year terms rather than the six-year terms imposed during the original sentencing. JERRY SANDUSKY GRANTED NEW EVIDENTIARY HEARING AFTER ACCUSER RECANTS TESTIMONY Nick said one of Luster's victims, who had previously been in a relationship with him, submitted a letter asking the judge to show leniency. The attorney explained that the woman had maintained a long-term relationship with Luster and still believed he had redeeming qualities, despite the crimes committed against her. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Nick paraphrased the woman's message to the judge, saying, "This is really gross what he did, but I think the guy's got some good character and you should be lenient on him." "She did not approve of what he had done to her," Nick added. The attorney said the request influenced the judge's decision to impose a lighter sentence on certain counts, estimating that Luster could have received 60 to 65 years in prison without it. Court records show several defense exhibits were submitted ahead of the resentencing, including one the judge ordered redacted to protect a victim's identity. The docket does not establish whether that exhibit contains the letter Nick described. Fox News Digital has requested the redacted exhibit and additional sentencing records from Ventura County Superior Court. CALIFORNIA SUED OVER POLICY THAT COULD FREE SERIAL KILLERS AS LACI PETERSON'S FRIEND SOUNDS ALARM The Ventura County District Attorney's Office, meanwhile, said prosecutors fought to preserve Luster's original sentence and opposed the reduction. "Our office fought at every opportunity to preserve Andrew Luster's original 124-year prison sentence," the office said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "We believed then, as we do now, that drugging women, raping them, and gloating about the crimes on film requires the strongest of sentences." Prosecutors said they also joined Luster's victims in successfully opposing his early parole in 2024 and 2025. "However, because of the 2013 resentencing, we knew that this day would ultimately arrive," the DA's office said. "Luster reached his maximum confinement date in October 2026." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to Fox News Digital that Luster was released to parole supervision Oct. 11 after completing his legally calculated prison term. "This is not an early release," CDCR public information officer Kyle Buis said in a statement. The agency said Luster received 977 days of pre-sentence credit and was eligible to earn additional credits through good conduct, work and participation in prison programs. CDCR explained that people serving fixed prison sentences can be denied discretionary parole but must still be released once they complete their legally calculated terms, including applicable credits. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Nick also challenged criticism of Proposition 57, a California ballot measure approved by voters in 2016 that expanded parole consideration and prison credits for certain offenders. He argued that longstanding California sentencing-credit rules already allowed people convicted of certain offenses, including rape by intoxication, to earn credits toward their prison terms. "He got a couple years off with Prop 57," Nick said, estimating that the measure shortened Luster's time behind bars by about two years. GOT A TIP? The Ventura County DA's office also pointed to a 2025 change in California law that now classifies drug-facilitated sexual assaults as violent felonies, requiring offenders to serve a greater portion of their prison sentences. Prosecutors said the change came too late to affect Luster's sentence. Although Luster is no longer incarcerated, he must register as a sex offender for life, will remain under parole supervision for three years and is prohibited from contacting his victims, the DA's office said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Nick also revealed that Luster called him from prison around the time of his release. "He called me like the day he got out to tell me he was getting out," Nick said, adding that Luster wanted to tell him it would be his last call from prison. SEND US A TIP Nick said he has not heard from Luster since. Although Nick acknowledged the seriousness of Luster's crimes, he defended his former client's character, saying he never considered him dangerous. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I've known this person, and I've known a lot of serious criminals in my life too. A lot of violent criminals, a lot of deranged criminals," Nick said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "I've taken court-appointed cases in San Francisco where, you know, you get more of the street kind of element, and I can tell a dangerous criminal when I see one," he continued. "My own personal opinion is I never found him to be dangerous. I found him to have done something that was crass and that he needed to pay a price." Luster's release has sparked criticism from officials in Glendora, California, where he is reportedly residing, with local leaders raising concerns about public safety. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8da962b01e86071e0e4be Democrats furious after pollster boosting far-left candidates admits fabricating surveys: ‘Absolute scumbags’ te 2026-10-21T15:30:30.164Z Democrats furious after pollster boosting far-left candidates admits fabricating surveys: ‘Absolute scumbags’ Democrats are up in arms after a so-called polling firm that projected far-left candidates as strong contenders in several primaries admitted that it had fabricated its polling data. Wedgewood Polling, which billed itself as an election survey company, released a statement Tuesday night admitting it used "fabricated numbers" for an "experimental project to demonstrate the vulnerabilities, lack of oversight, and overall low barrier to entry in the modern political polling industry." The group's polls were cited by Abdul El-Sayed's campaign amid a high-profile primary race against Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and U.S. House Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. The nonpartisan polling aggregator Political Polls also cited Wedgewood in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, showing socialist Francesca Hong having an edge over Republican candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis. McMorrow said Wedgewood's numbers led to her donations drying up and reporters having "hounded" her with calls to drop out of the race. JONATHAN TURLEY: FAKE POLLSTER'S STUNT WAS A RECKLESS GAME WITH REAL RACES "Sure, a point was proven. Polling is broken. But tens of thousands of people poured their hearts, time, energy, hard-earned money into something they believed in - for a year-and-a-half, and it was treated like a game," she said in a statement on X. "Trust is already at an all-time low. We don't get out of this mess without rebuilding trust. And media - who loves to ride the drama of a pollercoaster - needs to take a hard look at what's legitimate and what's not." Unlike El-Sayed, who advanced from Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary to the establishment-backed candidate. El-Sayed, a former Michigan public health official, is currently locked in a tight race against former U.S. House Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., for Michigan's open Senate seat. Democrat strategist Jennifer Holdsworth said she ran a super PAC that raised money for McMorrow and that "this poll was used by several donors to pull back funding at a time we were being outspent by $80 million." MORNING GLORY: THE POLLS GOT MICHIGAN BADLY WRONG. NOW DEMOCRATS MAY FACE A BIGGER RECKONING Wedgewood's numbers were cited by high-profile outlets like The New York Times and Decision Desk HQ, which both said they have since removed them from their projections. The Times said it removed 15 polls released by Wedgewood between June and October after it admitted to fabricating data. The outlet said Wedgewood had "answered a series of questions regarding the identities of the pollsters; the methods they were using to draw their sample, contact respondents and weight their polls; and the source of their funding" during its vetting process. Decision Desk HQ said it removed 17 Wedgewood polls from its projections but that it "has not changed the projected seat totals or chamber control probabilities in the Senate or House." Wedgewood Polling's statement said it "was never intended to sway an election" but rather was aimed as a "wake-up call" about data integrity and vetting standards. MYSTERIOUS POLLING FIRM BEHIND FAKE ELECTION SURVEYS CLOSES AFTER ADMITTING ‘SOCIAL EXPERIMENT’ "These people are absolute scumbags," veteran Democratic strategist and former Kamala Harris advisor Mike Nellis told Fox News Digital. "They can try to claim that they have some moral high ground here, but they lied about their polling data, got caught, and are freaking out because they've committed fraud." "The people responsible for this should be run out of American politics, and if they can be, they should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law," Nellis said. He added that both Democrats and Republicans, as well as the media, should reflect on how polling is verified "because there's likely other people that are doing things like this." TOP ELECTION SCHEMES ROILING KEY MIDTERM RACES AS BOTH PARTIES ACCUSE RIVALS OF TRICKERY Independent outlet FiftyPlusOne said it was investigating Wedgewood when it had released its statement. Co-founder G. Elliott Morris wrote on X, "We were investigating Wedgewood for faking their data and emailed them for comment this morning, ahead of publishing the findings tomorrow. They are trying to cover up their fraud with the 'we were doing a social experiment' excuse." Former Obama staffer Tommy Vietor said on X that Wedgewood's actions amounted to "lying and fraud." A group called "Wedgewood Polls" had also previously created a GoFundMe to raise money for polling in Nebraska's gubernatorial and Senate races. It raised $500 of its intended $5,000. "I know they crowdfunded, I believe, a good chunk of their polls," Nellis told Fox News Digital. "Are they going to return that money? And if not, are they going to be prosecuted?" FOX NEWS POLL: IT’S A LONE STAR SENATE SHOWDOWN BETWEEN TALARICO AND PAXTON Other Wedgewood surveys showed Democrats with significant edges over Republicans in states like Texas, where a July Wedgewood poll showed James Talarico leading state Attorney General Ken Paxton among Hispanics by 64% to 30%. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have long heaped doubt on the veracity of polls. Polls notably showed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with an edge over Trump in 2016 — far from the actual result. And with the fight for control of Congress coming to a head in November, every data point is being scrutinized as political tea leaves. Fox News Digital reached out to McMorrow's state Senate office, Stevens' campaign, and to strategist Lis Smith for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8da7f2b01e86071e0e48b AI Tools Cannot Fix a Broken Operating Model | Opinion te 2026-10-21T15:30:07.913Z AI Tools Cannot Fix a Broken Operating Model | Opinion Productivity gains will not reach the bottom line unless companies redesign decisions, ownership and workflows around AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d8422b01e86071e0e43b Titans player Jordan Elliott got angry at teammate, went to his car for a gun and ended up unemployed te 2026-10-21T15:20:34.769Z Titans player Jordan Elliott got angry at teammate, went to his car for a gun and ended up unemployed The Tennessee Titans released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday over an incident last week in which he got into a practice fight with a teammate and it became so heated he was told to leave practice – at which point, a source told OutKick, he went to retrieve a firearm out of his car. That must have been some practice altercation. And a major over-reaction to the altercation with a teammate. ROBERT SALEH AND BRIAN DABOLL AIM TO TURN THE TENNESSEE TITANS INTO AFC SOUTH CONTENDERS Elliott, 28, is no longer with the team and his prospects of immediately landing with another club once he clears waivers seem highly improbable. The chain of events that led to all this, some of which were first reported by A to Z Sports, started routinely enough. Elliott, who joined the Titans in the offseason after signing a two-year free agent contract worth $8 million, got into a practice argument with offensive tackle J.C. Latham. The two players, the source said, grabbed each other and Elliott apparently grabbed Latham's facemask. It is unclear if punches were thrown but none of any effect were landed. After teammates broke up the fight, Elliott was still visibly aggressive so he was told to leave the field by coaches. He angrily took off his pads and tossed them on a sideline before walking away. NFL FINES SAINTS AND COWBOYS $500K FOR PRACTICE BRAWL, BUT FIGHTS WON'T STOP UNLESS PLAYERS GET FINED But after practice the incident spilled over into the locker room, according to the source. Elliott was so angry he stormed from the locker room to the players' parking garage. Security cameras captured Elliott going to his car and coming away with what appeared on camera to be a firearm. It's unknown what Elliott's intention was when he went for his weapon but the incident was de-escalated by teammates, led by offensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. The Titans did not provide the details of what actually led to their decision to cut Elliott. They released a statement simply announcing Elliott's departure. "On Thursday, October 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott," the Titans statement reads. "Following our review of the incident, we have made the decision to release Elliott from our roster. "We will have no further comment on the matter." NFL LIFTS ABUSE SUSPENSIONS ON GREEN BAY'S JOSH JACOBS AND DENVER'S JONATHON COOPER AS INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE The team did, however, take immediate action. Elliott was not allowed at practice the day after the incident. Coach Robert Saleh, who was instrumental in bringing Elliott from the San Francisco 49ers with him to Tennessee, told reporters on Friday that Elliott was "dealing with personal stuff." Elliott also did not travel with the team to Indianapolis and was inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts. The Titans won their first game of the season in Indianapolis. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Titans have not filed a police report on this incident but a source said the team did inform the NFL. It's unclear if the NFL will take disciplinary steps against Elliott. What is clear is that other teams will be aware of this incident and that will almost surely cause at least some of them to remove Elliott from their free agent call list. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d83d2b01e86071e0e426 Why Arizona and five other states are weighing measures to bar noncitizen voting te 2026-10-21T15:20:29.100Z Why Arizona and five other states are weighing measures to bar noncitizen voting Voters cast their ballots on the first day of early voting at the Hillary Rodham Clinton Children’s Library in Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday. In Arkansas and five other states, voters are considering ballot measures that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Voters in six states are considering ballot measures in the midterm elections that would make it clear that only U.S. citizens may vote — and block local governments from expanding that right to others. Proposed constitutional amendments in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, South Dakota and West Virginia would explicitly bar noncitizens from voting. Federal law already does this for federal elections, and no state allows noncitizens to vote in statewide elections. So why the need for constitutional amendments? Sponsors of the amendments — primarily Republicans — say they want to preemptively bar cities or other local governments from allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections, as municipalities in California, Maryland and Vermont have done. “I know it looks like we’re just doing right-wing nutty stuff for the sake of doing it, but no,” said Jack Tomczak, vice president of outreach for Americans for Citizen Voting. The group has worked to pass citizen-only amendments around the country. “If you want to vote, we believe — philosophically, ideologically — that you should be a citizen before you get a say in how a city, state or country runs things.” Arkansas state Rep. David Ray, a Republican, called Arkansas’ ballot measure “preventative” in a news conference last month. “We know that bad ideas, whether they’re in California or Illinois or Maryland or some other state, there’s nothing that magically stops those bad ideas at that state’s borders,” he said. Some election watchdogs say the ballot measures are a political stunt, an effort to turn out conservative voters in midterm elections that look daunting for Republicans. In swing states such as Arizona, and in states including Alaska where Republican candidates are facing surprisingly tough elections, it could motivate conservative voters to show up at the polls rather than tune out the election. “I think it’s in large part tied to the current political environment and the Trump focus on noncitizen voting,” said Joshua Douglas, associate dean for research and a professor at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law. “There’s also a political aspect to it that some legislators think this is a good way to energize their base to come out to vote, which can have an effect in other elections.” This year’s ballot measures are the latest in a flurry of similar initiatives in recent years: Between 2018 and last year, states put 15 citizenship requirement measures on their ballots. Eight of those were in 2024. Voters approved all 15 measures by healthy margins, with an average of 73% voting in favor, according to Ballotpedia, which tracks election results. Though Republican legislators have been responsible for getting most of those on the ballot, Democratic legislators in some states, such as Iowa, also have voted for them. But some experts caution that constitutional amendments that limit voting to U.S. citizens curb local autonomy. “A one-word change can actually make a big difference,” Douglas said. “This is really about, ‘Do we want to give localities the power to decide who their electorate is?’” Local control In recent years, 21 local governments in California, Maryland and Vermont, as well as Washington, D.C., have allowed noncitizens to vote in certain local elections, such as for school boards. Some of these jurisdictions, such as Takoma Park, Maryland, also allow people as young as 16 to vote in local elections. They can do this because the language in many state constitutions says “every citizen” or “all citizens” have the right  to vote. That language usually is interpreted to mean that states must allow all citizens to vote, not that the franchise has to be limited to citizens, Douglas said. “The concept is (that) the locality can define who their community is, who their electorate is, and that they shouldn’t be excluding people who are within that community as they’ve chosen to define it,” said Douglas, who specializes in election law and voting rights. “There’s also an aspect of local control. I think that’s what these communities that have chosen to do it have had in the background.” The only citizenship voting measure put on this year’s ballot by citizen initiative, rather than the state legislature, is in Alaska. The effort was spearheaded by Alaskans for Citizen Voting, a campaign backed by former Republican state lawmakers. “The law should be clear and easy to understand,” said Grant Robinson, spokesperson for Alaskans for Citizen Voting. Robinson said he’s unaware of any cities in Alaska that have tried to allow noncitizen voting, but calls it an opportunity for Alaskans to be proactive. “We want to make sure the people of Alaska have the opportunity now to affirm their position that voting is reserved as a privilege of being a U.S. citizen,” he said. A complex history For significant portions of the nation’s history, noncitizens have had the right to vote. “The citizen voting rights issue is an interesting one because we often think of voting rights as expanding through American history, but resident voting rights for people who aren’t citizens have actually contracted,” said Sam Novey, chief strategist at the University of Maryland Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement. Throughout the 1800s, many states and territories allowed foreign-born noncitizens to vote. But beginning in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, state ballot measures passed that repealed or restricted noncitizen voting. Efforts to extend noncitizen voting rights in certain local elections, Novey said, is the latest iteration of a “long legacy of suffrage movements in the United States building power and momentum by winning that right in sub-national and sub-state elections.” In Wyoming, for example, women successfully pushed for the right to vote in 1869, five decades before they won national suffrage in 1920. Many of the cities that allow noncitizen voting have done so for school board elections. “Even if you believe voting should be restricted to U.S. citizens, as many Americans do, that brings up an interesting question in the case of U.S. citizen children of noncitizen residents,” Novey said. Allowing noncitizens to vote for school boards ensures all citizen children have a voice — through their parents and guardians — in the election of school officials who have significant control over their lives, he said. Trump’s focus on noncitizen voting  The Trump administration has been focused for more than a year on pressuring states to root out election fraud, which he has said, without evidence, is rampant. The citizen voter ballot measures feel like “part of this broader trend of exploring and implementing additional restrictions on voter participation or involvement in the voting process,” said Wren Orey, managing director of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Elections Project. States that have audited their voter rolls have found that noncitizen voting is extremely rare. A 2024 Georgia state audit discovered 20 noncitizens registered to vote, representing 0.000002% of the 8.2 million registered voters in that state. In Iowa in 2025, a state investigation confirmed 277 noncitizens had registered to vote, about 0.00013% of 2.1 million registered voters. And a yearlong review of Utah’s voter rolls completed earlier this year found just 27 confirmed noncitizens out of more than 2 million registered voters, or 0.000014%. Elsewhere, states in recent years have enacted proof-of-citizenship laws that will make it more difficult for some voters to cast their ballots. Many of the laws — including those in Florida, Mississippi, South Dakota and Utah — require documentary proof of citizenship before a person can register to vote in state and local elections. Around 12% of registered voters lack the kinds of documents that proof-of-citizenship laws typically require, Orey said. Stateline reporter Anna Claire Vollers can be reached at avollers@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d8282b01e86071e0e400 Top Economist Dismisses Claims America's Economy Is 'Booming' te 2026-10-21T15:20:08.295Z Top Economist Dismisses Claims America's Economy Is 'Booming' Despite record corporate profits and stock market gains, Mark Zandi says the situation for ordinary Americans "isn't sustainable." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d6012b01e86071e0e3a0 Hitler-Book Owner Pleads Guilty to Swastika Attack on Jewish Cemetery te 2026-10-21T15:10:57.671Z Hitler-Book Owner Pleads Guilty to Swastika Attack on Jewish Cemetery Multiple graves had to be replaced following the incident in Maryland in 2023. 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It's often a sign of deeper trouble in a campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d5cf2b01e86071e0e358 AI Must Strengthen, Not Replace, Human Judgment | Opinion te 2026-10-21T15:10:07.947Z AI Must Strengthen, Not Replace, Human Judgment | Opinion We shouldn't reject AI, but simply stop treating technological investment as a substitute for human development. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d1792b01e86071e0e2aa Slain New Jersey mom's autopsy report released months after stabbing death at home: report te 2026-10-21T14:51:37.767Z Slain New Jersey mom's autopsy report released months after stabbing death at home: report The autopsy released for a new mother found brutally stabbed to death inside her home in an affluent zip code provides new detail into the mystery surrounding the tragedy. Brooke Hanlon, 35, was killed inside her Chester, New Jersey home on Pottersville Road investigators say; she leaves behind a one-year-old daughter. Her husband, Conor, has gone on the record denying any involvement in her death. The autopsy was conducted by Morris County medical examiner Dr. Di Wang on June 7, a day after Hanlon was found dead and confirms "sharp force injuries" as her cause of death, according to a report from NorthJersey.com. NEW JERSEY PSYCHOTHERAPIST MOM KILLED INSIDE HOME AS COPS LAUNCH MANHUNT TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT The heavily redacted report lists the Morris County Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, and local police department in Chester were "present" at the time of the examination. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X As it stands, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office has not announced any arrests or persons of interest in its ongoing investigation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Jennifer Payne, Hanlon's graduate school friend and former roommate previously said to Fox News Digital, "Honestly, it’s been confusing, heartbreaking and incredibly frustrating," at the lack of updates from investigators. SEND US A TIP She shared with Fox News Digital exclusive photos of the pair during their time in Boston and the years that followed. EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS, TIMELINE TRACE BROOKE HANLON'S LIFE AS FRIEND SAYS CASE IS 'SO UNUSUAL EVEN FOR A MURDER' LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Hanlon's husband was the first person to find her unresponsive according to a 911 call obtained by Fox News Digital. In the frantic call he says to an operator "there's a laceration," on his wife's body as the operator was instructing Hanlon on how to provide CPR to his wife. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Months after the killing, neighbors on Pottersville road confirm to Fox News Digital that Hanlon has frequently returned to his home and has been spending nights there. Previously, he had been splitting time between Chester and the Boston area – where his family is from. SLAIN NJ MOTHER 911 CALL MADE BY HER HUSBAND HAS FORENSIC EXPERT WARNING ONE MISTAKE COULD DERAIL FOCUS Brooke's family previously confirmed to Fox News Digital, "We have full and unwavering confidence in the investigative efforts of law enforcement." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d1712b01e86071e0e2a1 Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police te 2026-10-21T14:51:29.026Z Secret sex video rocks University of North Carolina at Charlotte fraternity, 1 arrested: Police Police said a 19-year-old was taken into custody after allegedly filming a University of North Carolina at Charlotte student during sex and sent the video to a fraternity group chat. Officials accused Alexander Michael Evanoff of using his cellphone on Sept. 19 to secretly record a "sexually explicit video" of a woman while the two had sex, then sharing it without her consent. He was charged with one count of disclosing private images and two counts of felony secret peeping. After Evanoff and the woman had sex, he allegedly sent a video of the sexually explicit recording to a Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity group chat, which had 32 members. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER TEAM MAKES DISTURBING DISCOVERY IN LOCKER ROOM CEILING During an interview with law enforcement, according to the affidavit, Evanoff allegedly admitted to intentionally recording the sexual act and sending it to the fraternity group chat. He also acknowledged to detectives that he didn't request or obtain the victim's permission to create or distribute the video. SEND US A TIP When the woman confronted Evanoff about the alleged recording, she asked if sending it to the fraternity group chat made him "appear cool," to which he "responded affirmatively" and apologized. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Evanoff was arrested Monday and released Tuesday on $10,000 bond, according to court and jail records. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X A University of North Carolina at Charlotte spokesperson told WSOC that Evanoff isn't a student. "The individual who has been charged is not currently enrolled at the University. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d12d2b01e86071e0e246 LeBron James Makes Noteworthy Admission After Knicks’ Opening Night Loss te 2026-10-21T14:50:21.571Z LeBron James Makes Noteworthy Admission After Knicks’ Opening Night Loss LeBron James reflects on the Knicks' championship night after Philadelphia spoils their banner-raising celebration at MSG. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8d1242b01e86071e0e23d Draymond Green Makes Bold Luka Doncic Claim Before Warriors-Lakers Clash te 2026-10-21T14:50:12.629Z Draymond Green Makes Bold Luka Doncic Claim Before Warriors-Lakers Clash Warriors star Draymond Green made a bold prediction on Luka Doncic's chances of winning the NBA MVP award with the Lakers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cef82b01e86071e0e1ff Why political texts keep coming even after you block them te 2026-10-21T14:40:56.775Z Why political texts keep coming even after you block them Your phone buzzes. Another political text. This time, it's an urgent fundraising appeal claiming a campaign desperately needs your help before midnight. You delete it, block the number and get on with your day. Then tomorrow, another one arrives from a completely different number. Sound familiar? I've been there, and frankly, I'm fed up with it. On The CyberGuy Report podcast, I sat down with George Weiner, founder of PACspam.org and head of the digital agency Whole Whale. George got so frustrated with the relentless political texts that he created a free tool to help people figure out who's sending them. Our conversation revealed why blocking numbers often gets you nowhere, how political fundraising has become a lucrative business and what you can do to fight back. 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He introduced me to a technique called snowshoeing, which allows an organization to spread its messages across multiple phone numbers. A single campaign or political action committee (PAC) may use many different numbers to reach the same people. So, even after you block one sender, another number can deliver the next fundraising appeal. For George, this frustration became personal. As a father of three, he worries about missing an important call from his children's school. "That could be the school, right? That could be an emergency," he explained. Instead, his phone often interrupts him with another fundraising appeal. He tried replying STOP, reporting messages and registering for the National Do Not Call Registry. Yet the interruptions continued. "I have done it all and I still get these messages," Weiner said. That raises a question I've been asking for years. How did these organizations get our phone numbers in the first place? You might assume a campaign needs your permission before adding your number to its texting list. Unfortunately, political outreach operates under rules that leave plenty of room for unsolicited messages. Weiner explained how phone numbers can circulate through political donor and voter databases. Campaigns may also combine registration information with commercially available data to identify potential supporters. Furthermore, organizations can purchase or exchange contact lists, allowing your information to reach groups you've never heard of. Voter registration records vary by state, and phone numbers aren't necessarily public in those records. However, organizations can match voter information with other databases to build detailed contact profiles. Political donations can create additional exposure. As we've previously reported, federal political contribution records can reveal personal information, including your name and address when disclosure requirements apply. Once your number enters this fundraising network, tracking every organization that holds it becomes extremely difficult. Here's something from my conversation with George that really caught my attention. There's a substantial amount of money flowing through the political texting business, and the people sending these messages have financial reasons to keep doing it. Weiner pointed to approximately $65 million spent on political texting services during the 2024 election cycle, based on his analysis of Federal Election Commission records. He also believes 2026 spending could exceed that amount, although a final election-cycle total isn't yet available. George also highlighted how much money individual political messaging vendors receive. According to PACspam's analysis of FEC records covering December 2008 through May 2026, reported payments totaled $17 million for Switchboard, $14.4 million for Mothership Strategies and $10.6 million for Message Digital. These figures span multiple election cycles and reflect reported payments to political messaging vendors, which may include services beyond texting. "There is money to be made," Weiner told me. He explained that fundraising operations can keep paying to send messages as long as the donations they generate justify the expense. Even a small percentage of people responding with money can make another round of texts financially worthwhile. Some appeals claim a donation deadline is approaching or suggest a candidate faces an immediate financial emergency. Others use provocative headlines designed to make you react before thinking. Weiner also raised concerns about how much money some PACs actually direct toward candidates. He pointed to investigations suggesting that certain organizations spend heavily on fundraising while relatively little reaches the candidate being promoted. PACs operate under different rules, however, and not all are established to make direct candidate contributions. That's why it's important to investigate where your donation will go. And this problem crosses political lines. Weiner stressed that organizations associated with different political parties use these tactics. The repeated pleas for money, he believes, can end up alienating the very voters campaigns want to reach. That brings us to an interesting way to investigate who's behind the messages. George created PACspam.org to give people more information about the organizations filling their phones with unsolicited political messages. "Our phones don't have to live like this," Weiner said while explaining why he built the tool. The free service analyzes political fundraising texts and attempts to identify the committee behind them. It can examine fundraising links and use public campaign finance information to help trace the organization responsible. PACspam also helps document complaints and tracks repeat offenders using information connected to FEC-registered committees. Its public leaderboard focuses on texting behavior rather than political affiliation. Meanwhile, its FEC Texting-Spend Explorer lets visitors investigate campaign spending on texting services. In some cases, PACspam can also help identify the texting technology provider that delivered the message. That last part is particularly interesting because those technology companies may serve multiple political organizations. Rather than contacting only the committee asking for money, Weiner suggests contacting the texting platform when it can be identified. "They do answer," Weiner told me when I asked whether these companies respond to complaints. He described receiving a response from the legal department of a texting provider. That company explained how he could request placement on its own do-not-contact list. The approach could be more useful than blocking one phone number because it targets a provider that may handle messages for multiple political organizations. Still, one company's removal list won't necessarily apply to competing platforms. Of course, results can vary. An organization may use another platform, and some messages don't contain enough information to identify the sender. Still, contacting a texting provider offers another avenue to pursue. DEM FUNDRAISING GIANT ACTBLUE ACCUSED OF FRAUDULENT DONATION 'COVER-UP' IN EXPLOSIVE REPORT Getting started requires only a political text you've received. Here's what to do. PACspam can prepare complaint information and help document unwanted political messages, but it doesn't automatically send those complaints on your behalf. It also cannot guarantee that your number will disappear from political texting lists. I also asked George an important privacy question. What happens to the information people submit? "We're not collecting your number. I just want that message," he said. According to Weiner, you don't need an account to use PACspam. Whole Whale also says uploaded screenshots are processed and discarded, while personal messages aren't displayed publicly. Those are the service's stated privacy practices, so I still recommend removing identifying details before submitting anything. Here's where things get frustrating. The Federal Communications Commission treats political texts differently depending on how they're sent. Political messages sent through an automatic telephone dialing system generally require prior express consent before reaching your cellphone. However, messages sent manually through peer-to-peer texting systems can fall outside those restrictions. That helps explain why so many campaign texts can reach people who never specifically requested them. The National Do Not Call Registry generally doesn't cover political outreach either. So, registering your number may reduce some telemarketing calls without stopping political fundraising appeals. The FCC also says political campaigns should honor opt-out requests when recipients reply STOP. For robotexts covered by federal consent rules, revocation requests must generally be honored within 10 business days. However, an opt-out from one sender won't necessarily remove your number from other political organizations' databases. You may not be able to eliminate every political text, but several steps can reduce the interruptions and help protect your information. If you receive a message from a legitimate political campaign or organization, replying STOP can unsubscribe you from that sender's messages. However, be selective. If the text looks suspicious or contains an unfamiliar fundraising link, avoid responding. Scammers sometimes impersonate political organizations, and engaging with suspicious messages may confirm that your number is active. Your smartphone already has tools that can help move unwanted messages out of your main inbox. Here's where to find them. On iPhone running iOS 27: Unknown senders can move into a separate folder, reducing interruptions. If needed, tap Allow Notifications to choose which categories of unknown messages can still alert you. Availability varies by region. On Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy using Google Messages: Google Messages can flag suspicious texts and move some of them into the Spam & blocked folder. Menu options may vary by device and app version. Remember to review your filtered messages occasionally so important texts don't get overlooked. FCC ROBOCALL CRACKDOWN COULD CHANGE PHONE PRIVACY Blocking individual numbers can reduce messages from persistent senders, even though other numbers may still get through. On an iPhone, open the unwanted conversation, tap the sender's icon, select Info and choose Block Contact. On an iPhone, reporting a message as spam doesn't automatically block the sender. You need to block the contact separately if you want messages from that number stopped. On Google Messages, touch and hold the unwanted conversation, then tap Block. You can also select Report spam before confirming. For additional guidance, see our guide to blocking phone numbers and texts. You can forward unwanted political texts to 7726, which spells SPAM on a telephone keypad. This alerts your wireless carrier and can help its spam detection efforts. For suspected violations of federal calling or texting rules, you can also submit a complaint through the FCC Consumer Complaint Center. If the text appears to be a scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov/. Keep a screenshot of the suspicious message if you may need it for your report. One of George's strongest recommendations involves political donations. If you want to support a candidate, find that candidate's official website yourself rather than following a link in an unsolicited text. During our interview, George warned that donating through unfamiliar political fundraising texts can encourage additional solicitations. He described how a successful donation might lead organizations to think, "we got one, let's send twice as many messages." His recommendation was straightforward: Give through the candidate's official website instead of an unsolicited fundraising link. That helps you verify who is receiving your money. However, even donating directly can lead to additional campaign messages, so review the site's privacy disclosures and contact preferences. Additionally, consider limiting how widely your phone number appears online. Data brokers can collect and resell personal information, and removing your details from covered sites may reduce future exposure. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting CyberGuy.com. Keep in mind that commercial data removal services cannot erase legally required public campaign finance records. They also can't guarantee removal from every political organization's contact database. What struck me most about my conversation with George is how much money is being made from messages that so many of us desperately want to stop. We block numbers and ask to be removed, yet the texts keep coming. And the organizations making money from this system have little incentive to change it. I appreciate that George decided to do something about it. His PACspam tool offers a way to investigate who's behind these messages and push back through official complaint channels. I'd love to see political organizations become more accountable for how they use our personal information. After all, supporting a candidate shouldn't mean giving every fundraising operation unlimited access to your phone. Want to hear exactly how George is fighting back? Listen to my full interview with George Weiner on The CyberGuy Report podcast. We dig deeper into the political texting business, the companies behind it and what you can do when blocking numbers fails. And if you're ready to reduce even more unwanted messages, head to CyberGuyLive.com for my free Sick of Spam? class replay. You'll get practical advice for reducing robocalls, unwanted texts and junk email, along with a free spam-stopping checklist. Should political campaigns have to get your permission before sending fundraising texts, and should the companies profiting from those messages face consequences when you repeatedly ask them to stop? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ceee2b01e86071e0e1f6 LeBron James curses out Knicks fan in heated exchange: 'I don't know what the f— you talking about' te 2026-10-21T14:40:46.269Z LeBron James curses out Knicks fan in heated exchange: 'I don't know what the f— you talking about' LeBron James played spoiler against the New York Knicks on their championship banner night in his first game of his unprecedented 24th NBA season, but not before getting into a war of words with a fan. Late in the second quarter, Jalen Brunson was shooting free throws as the brand-new Philadelphia 76ers star got heated with someone sitting near the sidelines. It's not clear what provoked James to get angry, but it seems like it had to do with where he's from and/or previously lived. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Ain't nothing soft in the Midwest, I don't know what the f— you talking about," James, an Akron, Ohio, native said. The conversation took a turn when James, who just got finished playing eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, mentioned what is now his former home. "I'm not from the west coast, I'm from Ohio baby. I'm not a midwest kid - I'm an Ohio baby. F— is you talking about?" The NBC broadcast, via the New York Post, said that the exchange came as fans were taunting James over his helicopter use, which has become rather controversial. James’ brand deal with Fanatics includes use of the company’s corporate aviation, and he has been using it to commute from his new home in New York to Philadelphia for practices. James recently said it was "just another way of transportation." During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made clear that there was no reason to be concerned about either the arrangement between James and Fanatics or potential salary-cap circumvention. "He has a deal with Fanatics," Silver said just hours before the Detroit Pistons rallied for a comeback win over the Boston Celtics to tip off the new season. " . . . Part of his deal is they're going to supply a helicopter to him as long as it's just a deal between the Fanatics and LeBron and no team is involved; there's no rules issue there whatsoever." Naturally, James' first game of the season was at Madison Square Garden, so he had a much shorter commute. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER After signing with the Sixers in free agency, James decided his primary residence would be in the country's largest city. He is not the first NBA player to do so while playing for Philadelphia. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick also lived in New York during his two seasons with the Sixers. But James’ decision to make the routine trip by helicopter has drawn particular attention. Fox News' Chantz Martin contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cee62b01e86071e0e1ed Slain New Jersey mom's autopsy report released months after stabbing death at home: report te 2026-10-21T14:40:38.219Z Slain New Jersey mom's autopsy report released months after stabbing death at home: report The autopsy released for a new mother found brutally stabbed to death inside her home in an affluent zip code provides new detail into the mystery surrounding the tragedy. Brooke Hanlon, 35, was killed inside her Chester, New Jersey home on Pottersville Road investigators say; she leaves behind a one-year-old daughter. Her husband, Conor, has gone on the record denying any involvement in her death. The autopsy was conducted by Morris County medical examiner Dr. Di Wang on June 7, a day after Hanlon was found dead and confirms "sharp force injuries" as her cause of death, according to a report from NorthJersey.com. NEW JERSEY PSYCHOTHERAPIST MOM KILLED INSIDE HOME AS COPS LAUNCH MANHUNT TO IDENTIFY SUSPECT The heavily redacted report lists the Morris County Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, and local police department in Chester were "present" at the time of the examination. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X As it stands, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office has not announced any arrests or persons of interest in its ongoing investigation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Jennifer Payne, Hanlon's graduate school friend and former roommate previously said to Fox News Digital, "Honestly, it’s been confusing, heartbreaking and incredibly frustrating," at the lack of updates from investigators. SEND US A TIP She shared with Fox News Digital exclusive photos of the pair during their time in Boston and the years that followed. EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS, TIMELINE TRACE BROOKE HANLON'S LIFE AS FRIEND SAYS CASE IS 'SO UNUSUAL EVEN FOR A MURDER' LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Hanlon's husband was the first person to find her unresponsive according to a 911 call obtained by Fox News Digital. In the frantic call he says to an operator "there's a laceration," on his wife's body as the operator was instructing Hanlon on how to provide CPR to his wife. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Months after the killing, neighbors on Pottersville road confirm to Fox News Digital that Hanlon has frequently returned to his home and has been spending nights there. Previously, he had been splitting time between Chester and the Boston area – where his family is from. SLAIN NJ MOTHER 911 CALL MADE BY HER HUSBAND HAS FORENSIC EXPERT WARNING ONE MISTAKE COULD DERAIL FOCUS Brooke's family previously confirmed to Fox News Digital, "We have full and unwavering confidence in the investigative efforts of law enforcement." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cc852b01e86071e0e192 Thune makes bold prediction about Republicans' Senate chances as GOP pulls millions from key races te 2026-10-21T14:30:29.967Z Thune makes bold prediction about Republicans' Senate chances as GOP pulls millions from key races FREMONT, Neb. — Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is predicting Republicans will outperform the polls and retain their narrow Senate majority, even as GOP-aligned groups pull millions of dollars from struggling candidates and redirect resources to races that have suddenly become more competitive. Thune has been crisscrossing the country campaigning for vulnerable Republicans ahead of the Nov. 3 election. He’s confident that they can hold onto their slim, 53-to-47-seat majority in the Senate, but acknowledges that the GOP as a whole faces headwinds. And as election day inches closer and closer, several contests across the country have tightened, like in Kansas, while others may be slipping away from Republicans, like in North Carolina or Georgia. DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS BUILDING. HERE ARE 3 FORCES THAT COULD STOP IT Thune, in an interview with Fox News Digital on the trail supporting Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., was still optimistic about the GOP’s chances. "I think there are a lot of races right now just looking at the polling that are up for grabs," Thune said. "I mean you could call them jump balls, however you want to say it. They're margin of error races, and there are some that are maybe a little out of the margin. But I do think the polling right now, like it has been in past elections, under-reflects the Republican vote." "And I think you'll see some of that. So we're not giving up on any of them," he continued. Republicans are hoping to defend six toss-up races this cycle, according to Cook Political Report. And several that earlier appeared as safe bets, like Mississippi and South Carolina, have recently shifted more favorably towards Democrats. 12 RACES SCRAMBLE SENATE BATTLEFIELD AS DEMOCRATS EYE COMEBACK The flow of campaign cash has been staggering during this midterm cycle, with Republican political action committees (PACs) and outside groups dumping hundreds of millions of dollars in key races across the country. But where the money is being shifted could be more telling. Earlier this month, the Senate Leadership Fund, a PAC closely aligned with Thune, moved money from Georgia to Kansas, where Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., is locked in one of the more unexpected toss-up contests of the cycle. The Senate Leadership Fund had initially pledged $44 million to bolster Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., in his quest to topple Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. But the incumbent first-term senator has been raking in campaign donations and consistently led Collins in polling. DEMOCRATS SEE NEW CHANCES TO FLIP RED STATES — BUT A $400M GOP SPENDING ADVANTAGE COULD DERAIL THEIR PLANS And in North Carolina, where former Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair Michael Whatley is running to keep retiring Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat red against former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, outside funding has begun to dissipate. The Senate Leadership Fund similarly pulled back nearly all of its spending in the state earlier this month, a sign that confidence in Whatley’s ability to best Cooper was waning. Even President Donald Trump, who held a rally for Whatley on Tuesday, is worried about the race. "I think he’s a great man, and I am worried about him," Trump told reporters earlier this month. "I hope he wins. He was a great leader for the whole Republican Party when I won, and he’d be a great senator." Meanwhile, Thune was still bullish that Republicans could hold on, but ultimately, it would come down to getting the "low propensity, particularly Trump, voters out, and then you've got to work on winning the middle of the electorate." "Turnout's going to be a big part of whether or not we're successful or not. And in every state I've been in, that is a clear-eyed focus of our candidates," Thune said. "That's where resources are being invested. And I think that could be the difference for us come Election Day on whether or not we win a lot of these close races or not," he continued. "And I think that we're gonna outperform the polls for sure come Election day." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8caf02b01e86071e0e11d Zach Bryan's 'Heading South' becomes his third song to reach a billion streams on Spotify te 2026-10-21T14:23:44.653Z Zach Bryan's 'Heading South' becomes his third song to reach a billion streams on Spotify Zach Bryan notched another impressive career accomplishment. Bryan is one of the biggest names in music, and his career has reached rarified air. The country music icon is capable of selling out stadiums wherever he goes, including internationally. The "Something in the Orange" singer also released his new EP — "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" — this month. ZACH BRYAN SURPRISES FANS WITH UNRELEASED ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE OF 'WALK BACKWARDS' ON YOUTUBE It featured collaborations with Lana Del Rey and the Turnpike Troubadours. It's 100% worth checking out. Now, he’s proven once again that winning simply does not stop. Bryan recently had this third song break through a billion streams on Spotify after "Heading South" pushed past the mark, according to Whiskey Riff. The song, which was released in 2019, has 1,000,455,459 plays on Spotify as of publication. You can give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Heading South" follows "Something in the Orange" and "I Remember Everything" for songs from Bryan to reach at least a billion streams on Spotify. Whiskey Riff reported that only a total of 21 country music songs have ever pulled off the accomplishment. Pumping out great music that dominates the charts isn't the only thing Bryan is currently doing. He's launching his "Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs" tour in 2027. The tour will take the popular singer across America, Canada and Australia. Best of luck to anyone trying to get tickets. It will be interesting to see what Bryan manages to do next. Let me know your thoughts on his music at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cae92b01e86071e0e114 Ukraine's Zelenskyy open to freezing front lines in ceasefire with Russia te 2026-10-21T14:23:37.344Z Ukraine's Zelenskyy open to freezing front lines in ceasefire with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that he is open to freezing the front lines of the Ukraine-Russia war in an effort to bring the long-running conflict to an end. Zelenskyy made the remark after being asked by Brian Kilmeade if he would "accept a peace deal that freezes everything the way it is right now, where you still keep 75% or more of your country, regardless of how it started." "Yes, right now, we have to freeze," Zelenskyy responded. "And I think this is [a] real way to end this war. We call it ceasefire or ‘stop killing’ like President Trump called it. "Freeze and stop. And, of course, this is the minimum of what we need from Russia today. Then, of course, we will go to [the] president and to Europeans, and we'll ask security guarantees," he continued. RUSSIA RELEASES AMERICAN TEACHER IMPRISONED ON UKRAINE MERCENARY CHARGES AFTER TRUMP PRESSED PUTIN "This is the most important … not to be afraid," Zelenskyy also said. "We need 9.5 million people [who have] lost their houses, which are abroad, everywhere. We need them to come back to Ukraine just to live and to build their country." Russia has often rejected ceasefire deals with Ukraine, saying they would give Kyiv time to rearm themselves. VIDEO: TRUMP SUGGESTS ZELENSKYY DOES NOT WANT TO END WAR WITH RUSSIA "There will be no ceasefire to bring him back to his senses and pump him full of weapons," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said last week, according to the Interfax news agency. Zelenskyy said on X Wednesday that "Russia strikes our country virtually every hour." "Of course, we are not losing this war. But we are losing people. Because of the Russian attacks, we're losing people and time. It's such a pity, because our children don't have a real life and childhood. Not only children, but all people," he wrote in another post. "That's why we need to end this war as quickly as possible. I hope that our partners, Americans and Europeans, will help us. God bless, our strong soldiers stay strong on the battlefield. It helps me stay strong during any kind of negotiations," Zelenskyy added. The remarks come as President Donald Trump on Wednesday secured the release of Stephen Hubbard from Russia, a retired U.S. teacher who was locked up on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin also agreed Wednesday "in principle" to resume trilateral negotiations with the U.S. and Ukraine after Nov. 10, Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said, according to The Associated Press. Fox News Digital's Alex Nitzberg contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cade2b01e86071e0e0f7 Stephanie Lueras: Open enrollment: Looking beyond the premium te 2026-10-21T14:23:26.689Z Stephanie Lueras: Open enrollment: Looking beyond the premium Open enrollment season is upon us, and while shopping for health insurance isn't anyone's idea of a good time, choosing the right plan can make a significant difference in both your healthcare experience and your wallet. Unfortunately, too many people… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cad72b01e86071e0e0ee Ask the doctors: To avoid side stitches, try staying hydrated and stretching te 2026-10-21T14:23:19.443Z Ask the doctors: To avoid side stitches, try staying hydrated and stretching Dear Doctors: Every once in a while when I'm running, I get a sudden jabbing pain in my side, right under my rib cage, that makes it hard to get a deep breath. Our gym teacher used to call it… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cabd2b01e86071e0e0db Europe's Dominoes Are Falling. Which Country Might Be Next? te 2026-10-21T14:22:53.540Z Europe's Dominoes Are Falling. Which Country Might Be Next? France has suffered its worst unrest in years. A Newsweek analysis looks at what might come next—and what it means for America. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8cab52b01e86071e0e0d2 I Have Stage 4 Cancer at 44. How God’s Goodness and Common Grace Are Getting Me Through It te 2026-10-21T14:22:45.559Z I Have Stage 4 Cancer at 44. How God’s Goodness and Common Grace Are Getting Me Through It Looking back, I can see that I had some symptoms, but they were all things that were easy to brush off as something minor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8caae2b01e86071e0e0c9 Trump Says Renaming New Mexico Would Boost House Prices—Is He Right? te 2026-10-21T14:22:38.464Z Trump Says Renaming New Mexico Would Boost House Prices—Is He Right? The president's suggestion is part of wider efforts to rename locations, such as calling Lake Ontario "Lake America." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8caa62b01e86071e0e0c0 Democratic Senators Share ‘Trump Tax’ on Six Items: What the Data Shows te 2026-10-21T14:22:30.257Z Democratic Senators Share ‘Trump Tax’ on Six Items: What the Data Shows Andy Kim and Elizabeth Warren shared a graphic claiming families are paying $3,338 more for six essentials Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca9d2b01e86071e0e0b7 Trump Shifts Approach to Data Centers as Political Backlash Grows te 2026-10-21T14:22:21.880Z Trump Shifts Approach to Data Centers as Political Backlash Grows The president has previously said communities that reject data centers risk becoming "backwards and poor." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca962b01e86071e0e0ae Trump Says Putin Wants Nothing In Return For Releasing Stephen Hubbard  te 2026-10-21T14:22:14.140Z Trump Says Putin Wants Nothing In Return For Releasing Stephen Hubbard  President Donald Trump has said that Russia did not request a prisoner swap for the release of Stephen Hubbard. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca8d2b01e86071e0e0a5 Map Shows US Drinking Water Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’ te 2026-10-21T14:22:05.699Z Map Shows US Drinking Water Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals’ Latest data found that over 1,700 public water systems recorded over the federal maximum contaminant level for forever chemicals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca842b01e86071e0e09c Luxury Travelers Want More Than a High-End Hotel te 2026-10-21T14:21:56.212Z Luxury Travelers Want More Than a High-End Hotel Luxury travel is becoming less about the room and more about everything surrounding it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca7a2b01e86071e0e093 Recovery Requires Opportunity, Not Permanent Judgment | Opinion te 2026-10-21T14:21:46.732Z Recovery Requires Opportunity, Not Permanent Judgment | Opinion People overcoming addiction need treatment, accountability and a fair chance to rebuild—not lifelong exclusion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca722b01e86071e0e08a 2027 Green Card Lottery Reopening Faces Appeal te 2026-10-21T14:21:38.523Z 2027 Green Card Lottery Reopening Faces Appeal The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's order requiring the State Department to reopen the Diversity Visa lottery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca692b01e86071e0e081 Michigan Senate Polling as Rogers, El-Sayed Head into Second Debate te 2026-10-21T14:21:29.522Z Michigan Senate Polling as Rogers, El-Sayed Head into Second Debate El-Sayed holds a slim polling edge over Rogers ahead of their final Michigan Senate debate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca5f2b01e86071e0e078 Trump Signs 10 Bills Into Law: New National Park, Dating App Rules, More te 2026-10-21T14:21:19.357Z Trump Signs 10 Bills Into Law: New National Park, Dating App Rules, More President Trump signs laws to tackle romance scams, expand clergy Social Security options and bring manufacturing back to the U.S. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca562b01e86071e0e06f Patients Deserve To Know Who Owns Their Dentist | Opinion te 2026-10-21T14:21:10.902Z Patients Deserve To Know Who Owns Their Dentist | Opinion When a dentist practice changes ownership, care can be compromised. Patients deserve better. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca4e2b01e86071e0e066 Chart Shows How Ukraine's Strikes Plummeted Since Starshield Restrictions  te 2026-10-21T14:21:02.094Z Chart Shows How Ukraine's Strikes Plummeted Since Starshield Restrictions  The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk had ordered the network slowdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca462b01e86071e0e05d Conflict Resolution Requires More Than Better Words | Opinion te 2026-10-21T14:20:54.052Z Conflict Resolution Requires More Than Better Words | Opinion Communication tools fail when participants seek victory instead of a workable outcome and shared responsibility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca3e2b01e86071e0e054 Longevity Does Not Require Luxury Wellness | Opinion te 2026-10-21T14:20:46.719Z Longevity Does Not Require Luxury Wellness | Opinion Strength, aerobic fitness, sleep and nutrition matter more than wellness fads, but every health plan must be safe and individual. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca362b01e86071e0e04b Fake Polling Firm Duped Media in ‘Social Experiment’ te 2026-10-21T14:20:38.913Z Fake Polling Firm Duped Media in ‘Social Experiment’ Wedgewood Polls' surveys were reproduced by prominent media outlets, including Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca2e2b01e86071e0e042 Cancer Care Needs Better Tests, Not Just More Drugs | Opinion te 2026-10-21T14:20:30.461Z Cancer Care Needs Better Tests, Not Just More Drugs | Opinion Validated biomarkers can reduce ineffective treatment, but precision oncology also requires evidence, access and inclusive trials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca242b01e86071e0e039 Housing Market Warning as Builder Confidence Plunges to 14-Year Low te 2026-10-21T14:20:20.660Z Housing Market Warning as Builder Confidence Plunges to 14-Year Low U.S. homebuilder confidence fell to a 13-year low in October as high mortgage rates, fuel costs and weak demand hit sales. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ca1b2b01e86071e0e030 Map Shows Where Republicans Outspending Democrats in Key Senate Races te 2026-10-21T14:20:11.793Z Map Shows Where Republicans Outspending Democrats in Key Senate Races Republicans have maintained a significant edge when it comes to ad spending in this year's contests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c7dd2b01e86071e0dff3 Democratic hypocrisy on big money in politics called out by 'Ruthless Podcast' hosts ahead of midterms te 2026-10-21T14:10:37.141Z Democratic hypocrisy on big money in politics called out by 'Ruthless Podcast' hosts ahead of midterms The "Ruthless Podcast" hosts called out Democratic hypocrisy Wednesday for decrying "big money" in politics while accepting donations from major companies and billionaires ahead of the midterm elections. Podcast co-host John Ashbrook highlighted a recent report that Kansas Democratic Senate nominee Adam Hamilton holds up to $4 million in stock in companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) and data center sectors despite previously criticizing AI technology. "He’s getting rich off of data centers," Ashbrook said. 'RUTHLESS' BREAKS DOWN ELECTION DETAILS NEGLECTED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA They also commented on how Hamilton's wife earned between $5,001 and $15,000 from interest in bonds alone from the Bank of China. "She's hedging on China, if the church doesn't work," podcast co-host Comfortably Smug joked. "Roger Marshall voted for $30 billion in tax breaks for data centers and for making it easier to build centers while taking tens of thousands from data center developers. Adam will let Kansans decide what's right for their community, not big tech," Hamilton spokesperson Tyson Brody told Fox News Digital. WOKE MEGACHURCH PASTOR, DEM NOMINEE CALLED FOR REPENTANCE OVER WHITE PRIVILEGE IN WAKE OF GEORGE FLOYD, BLM The podcast also remarked on Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson recently disclosing that at least four billionaires donated to his campaign despite previously claiming he had no billionaires backing him. "That is my favorite Democrat bit," co-host Josh Holmes said. "It's the ‘I'm tired of corporate greed and corporate donations, and I'm not taking big money in politics.’ And like the entirety of their party, each one of them individually is exclusively on the map only because of that." MAINE DEM SEN CANDIDATE'S 'WORKING CLASS' CRED SHREDDED BY BOTH PARTIES WHEN INTERNET SEES LATEST 'CRINGEY' AD "He said that he's running for office because he's tired of high-priced lobbyists and corporate greed," Ashbrook added. "Well, of course, if you listen to the Variety Progrum, you know his own son is a lobbyist." Fox News Digital reached out to the Jackson campaign for comment. A Jackson campaign spokesperson told WGME, "Nearly 200,000 people have donated to Troy’s campaign, with 95% of contributions under $100, support from Mainers in all 16 counties, and no corporate PACs – unlike Susan Collins who is heavily funded by corporate PACs and wealthy special interests whose bidding she does in Washington. While Susan Collins remains at the center of a pay-for-play scandal where she steered taxpayer dollars to campaign donors, Troy has always been clear that billionaires need to pay their fair share, and he’ll always put working people first." Maine's race has been ruled as a "toss-up" between Jackson and the GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. Fox News Digital reached out to the Collins campaign for comment. Fox News’ latest power rankings have classified the race in Kansas as "leans GOP" in favor of incumbent Sen. Dr. Roger Marshall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c7d92b01e86071e0dfea Mariah Carey wins bitter legal battle with brother as $20M lawsuit over tell-all memoir is tossed te 2026-10-21T14:10:33.445Z Mariah Carey wins bitter legal battle with brother as $20M lawsuit over tell-all memoir is tossed Mariah Carey earned a win in court after a New York judge dismissed a $20 million defamation case filed by her brother, Morgan Carey. Morgan alleged in a 2021 lawsuit that his sister's 2020 memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," contained defamatory statements and caused intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. In his initial complaint, Morgan wrote that Mariah's book contained "numerous passages which are of and concerning plaintiff, and which are, both individually and collectively, false and defamatory." MARIAH CAREY DIDN'T STEAL LYRICS FOR HIT SONG 'ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU,' JUDGE RULES He initially brought the action against the "We Belong Together" singer "more in sorrow and disappointment in his sister’s betrayals and malicious falsehoods than in anger at them," and claimed "the damage was intended" before press began on the book. Morgan cited a passage where the singer recalled an alleged fight between her brother and father as "false and defamatory," and claimed the excerpt alone not only portrayed him as a "physically violent man," but also fulfilled a "clichéd and racially charged portrayal of two Black males engaged in a physical struggle never happened." "It took twelve cops to pull my brother and father apart," Mariah allegedly wrote. "The big bodies of men, all entangled like a swirling hurricane, crashed loudly into the living room. I was a little girl with very few memories of a big brother who protected me." In his second amended complaint, Morgan alleged that Mariah "weaponized the death of both their parents and sister Alison," which he claimed "speaks to [Defendant's] true character, and is ample evidence of malice towards [Plaintiff.]" ALANIS MORISSETTE SUES EX-TOUR MANAGER OVER ALLEGED BLACKMAIL, FALSE DRUG TRAFFICKING CLAIMS "Having reviewed both the First and Complaints, the Court finds that Defendant did not forfeit her opportunity to above allegations in the Second Amended Complaint that were included as the Defendant's 'actual malice' necessary for Plaintiff's defamation claims," Judge Leslie A. Stroth ruled. "In the First Amended complaint, the above instances were not alleged as being indicative of Defendant's actual malice, rather, they were largely claimed as defamatory statements themselves. The Court finds Defendant could not have responded to these instances of 'actual malice' in the First Amended Complaint, as they were not framed as such." Morgan claimed that "actual malice" was to be inferred from Mariah's "betrayal and deeply hurtful violation of [Plaintiff's] privacy" by revealing he stayed at the Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center when he was a child, and further characterizing Morgan as "the Big Bad Wolf" in addition to her "ex-brother." "Plaintiff further states that Defendant's actual malice is also demonstrated in Defendant's Oprah Winfrey interview, and when Defendant 'weaponized' the death of the parties' parents and sister to boost commercial sales of her Memoir," documents stated. KATY PERRY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST RUBY ROSE'S 'CATEGORICALLY FALSE' SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS Morgan acknowledged in his filing that Mariah's sources for some of her "allegedly defamatory statements" are unverified, including her deceased mother, an anonymous photographer and hairstylist, in addition to "inner circle common knowledge." "The Court finds that Plaintiff has not sufficiently pleaded actual malice on the part of Defendant," the judge ruled. "Plaintiff has alleged that Defendant was more concerned with the 'commercial viability' of her Memoir, than verifying the truth of her statements, and that Defendant's sources for such statements are anonymous and/or unverifiable. BLAKE LIVELY ALLEGES ‘MEAN GIRL’ SMEAR CAMPAIGN DAMAGED HER CAREER, SEEKS UP TO $296M "Notably, Plaintiff fails to provide any proof that Defendant made such statements with knowledge of their falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth." The judge added, "While Plaintiff alleges that Defendant demonstrates ill will towards her brother, such a statement is insufficient, and Plaintiff has not satisfied the pleading requirements for actual malice in his Second Amended Complaint." WYNONNA JUDD SAYS SHE AND SISTER ASHLEY AREN'T SPEAKING AS FAMILY PAIN RESURFACES The Grammy-winning singer's familial relationships have been challenging over the years. Shortly after the release of her memoir, her sister Alison claimed Mariah intentionally inflicted "emotional distress" and filed a $1.25 million suit against the "Fantasy" singer. The suit referred to Carey as "heartless, vicious [and] vindictive," and stated that Alison had begun abusing alcohol and was "uncharacteristically tearful" after the book's release. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Carey alleged in her book that Alison gave her Valium and tried to "pimp her out" and threw boiling hot tea on her, per People, a story which Alison cited in the summons and claims "presented no evidence to substantiate." "[Carey] also callously dismisses [Alison] as her 'ex' sister," docs stated. "But instead of saying no more about her, [Carey] used her book to humiliate and embarrass plaintiff as stories about the memoir appeared in newspapers around the world, on TV and across the Internet, most of them with headlines repeating defendant's allegations — all of them published without giving [Alison] any opportunity to respond." Alison was allegedly diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety and depression, and was in therapy to process "the horrific abuse" she allegedly suffered as a child, which includes incidents she's described as "satanic" in a 2020 lawsuit against their mother, Patricia. Prior to her own suit against Mariah, Alison sued their mother, claiming she was forced to endure sexual abuse from multiple men by way of Satanic worship meetings when she was a child. Alison accused her mom, Patricia, of sexual abuse when she was 10 years old in a summons filed with the New York Supreme Court in February 2020, that was obtained by Fox News Digital at the time.  Alison alleged that her mother allowed, and encouraged, an undisclosed number of men to engage in sexual acts such as forcible touching, sexual assault in the first degree and made her witness people engaged in sexual acts with adults and children. In her memoir, Mariah wrote that her relationship with her mother "has been full of contradictions and competing realities." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Our relationship is a prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration and disappointment. A complicated love tethers my heart to my mother's," she wrote. After referring to her relationship with her mother as a "complicated love," Carey dedicated her memoir in part to Patricia. "And to Pat, my mother, who, through it all, I do believe actually did the best she could," Carey wrote. "I will love you the best I can, always." In August 2024, Carey confirmed both her mother and sister died on the same day. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day," she told People at the time. "I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c7d62b01e86071e0dfe1 Socialist primary sweep sparks launch of new resource laying out what’s at stake in 2026 te 2026-10-21T14:10:30.795Z Socialist primary sweep sparks launch of new resource laying out what’s at stake in 2026 FIRST ON FOX: With the midterms less than two weeks away and after socialist-backed candidates notched sweeping primary victories, a conservative group is warning the far-left agenda will leave Americans worse off. Advancing American Freedom (AAF) launched "DSA Exposed" on Wednesday. Obtained first by Fox News Digital, the website critiques 12 Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) proposals, including universal health care, public ownership of major industries, abolishing the Senate and ICE and ending aid to Israel. AAF argues the proposals would reshape American life — and not for the better. Its site examines their potential effects on health care, work, housing and the economy. "In many ways, this election is being framed as a referendum on President Trump, but the Democrats deserve just as much scrutiny and more because of what motivates their actual policy preferences," AAF President Tim Chapman told Fox News Digital. REPUBLICANS JUST GOT A POWERFUL NEW PLAYBOOK FOR THE BATTLE FOR CONGRESS. HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE. In a letter sent to congressional offices Wednesday outlining the new tool, Chapman called the DSA’s agenda "un-American extremism" and urged lawmakers to condemn its "antisemitic rhetoric." "The DSA represents one of the greatest threats to Americans’ life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness in perhaps American history," he wrote. The website also lays out a visual timeline of socialist governments dating back to the 1900s. From the Soviet Union to present-day Cuba, the timeline shows whether each government remained in power or ultimately collapsed. Chapman said the DSA’s biggest issue is its call for greater government involvement. He argued this could have the opposite effect on affordability then intended. "They're going to put more bureaucrats in charge of the economy and this is the thing that's actually dragging down the economy," he said. SOCIALISTS LAUNCH RADICAL PLATFORM TO ABOLISH THE US SENATE Socialism has become increasingly embedded in American politics after several candidates backed by the DSA prevailed in their Democratic primaries this year. Some of the DSA’s most prominent endorsements include Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, U.S. House candidate for New York Darializa Avila Chevalier and Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb. The DSA’s upward momentum has left many Democrats questioning the future of the party and whether it could shift further to the left. An October Fox News Poll found 32% of voters view socialism favorably, up 5 points from a year ago, while a March poll found 53% of voters under 30 favored moving away from capitalism toward socialism. Chapman said "a pendulum swing" has left young Americans with "great frustration" over both parties’ handling of the economy. "Right now you're having populist politics on the right and you're having populist on the left and both are massively failing when it comes to the economy," he said. YOUNG SWING-STATE VOTERS COZY UP TO DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS, SAY PARTY ESTABLISHMENT MUST ‘LEARN’ FROM DSA WINS He said both parties need to do better to prevent an "opening" for socialism and and accused Democratic leaders of being hesitant to distance themselves from DSA-aligned policies for fear of losing their party’s base. "The answer is not to give the authority to the democratic socialists on the left, because they'll actually drive it further into the hole," he said. As voters head to the polls in November, Chapman hopes the website offers a "deep dive" into socialist platforms and how they stack up against Americans’ priorities. "Even though they may be a minority of the party, they are the energy within the party," Chapman said "They’re the beating heart of the movement and I think that the leadership of the party will probably kowtow to that base energy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c7d12b01e86071e0dfd8 Gabriel Luna teases 'shifting perspectives' in 'The Last of Us' season 3 as filming continues te 2026-10-21T14:10:25.692Z Gabriel Luna teases 'shifting perspectives' in 'The Last of Us' season 3 as filming continues A star of "The Last of Us" is shining a light on what's coming next. The hit TV series based on the popular video game saga premiered in January 2023 with Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal leading the way. Season one received critical acclaim and a significant following as viewers watched Ellie and Joel navigate a post-apocalyptic world. It was a dark and gritty show that saw the protagonists battle the infected and humans. Unfortunately, season two had a noticeable decline in quality. Outside of maybe two episodes, it felt like the show had lost its edge. The only reason to believe season three might be positive is that the season two finale indicated the show would focus heavily on Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) moving forward. Now, star Gabriel Luna is pulling back the curtain on what fans can expect. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "This season has been very interesting in the way that a lot of different perspectives shift. Without saying too much, I think folks that were playing the game are aware of that aspect. I just can’t wait for people to see it. We’re shooting it now. I have a little bit of a break," Luna told Variety in a video shared Tuesday night. You can watch his full comments below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Here's the basic reality of the situation. "The Last of Us" will have a very small window of opportunity to convince fans to continue sticking around. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Ellie storyline (Ramsey) got so cringe down the stretch. Abby, who killed Joel in season two, is a far more interesting character, and Kaitlyn Dever is simply a much more captivating actress. She's come a long way since season two of "Justified." Fans are going to punch out quickly if season three doesn't go all in on Abby as the main focus. Not exactly inspired that's what will happen, judging from Luna's comments, but time will tell. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It's just a shame how far season two fell off compared to season one. Hopefully, it can be salvaged. There is no set release date yet for season three, but fans will likely get the premiere at some point in 2027. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c7bf2b01e86071e0dfa1 Foursquare co-founder says equity holders saw no returns from the company’s acquisition te 2026-10-21T14:10:07.126Z Foursquare co-founder says equity holders saw no returns from the company’s acquisition Foursquare raised $411 million in funding according to PitchBook data, but its equity holders saw no returns from its final acquisition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c57b2b01e86071e0df7c Danica Patrick dusts off her election firesuit and sends America a message about Donald Trump te 2026-10-21T14:00:27.389Z Danica Patrick dusts off her election firesuit and sends America a message about Donald Trump We're in the meat of election season, folks. In case you couldn't tell by the 14,000 signs on every street corner in your town, or the never-ending commercials, or the non-stop phone calls and texts from X-candidate saying "We need your help!" and begging for "one more donation" ... Now you know. TRUMP CAMPAIGN INSIDER REVEALS STRATEGY BEHIND MIDTERM BLITZ THAT WHITE HOUSE HOPES PAYS OFF BIG We're in the thick of it. We've got two weeks until the midterms, and it's all hands on deck in both parties right now. Everyone is on edge. We're all on pins and needles with Nov. 3 less than two weeks away, and that includes ... Danica Patrick? Danica Patrick! One of Donald Trump's biggest supporters from 2024, Danica has dusted off the old campaign firesuit and put the pedal to the floor for the president ahead of next month's elections. Patrick, 44, posted a lengthy Instagram message about Trump late Tuesday night, calling on Americans to vote so the president could "make the most of the last half of his presidency." Take a look: "I wish you could all have just 5 minutes with @potus! He is so easy to talk to and SO fun to listen to! He’s a great story teller… funny and obviously interesting. He is also very curious what your opinion is pertaining to any topic. And of course he is really into sports, which I love!" Patrick said in her post, which included several pictures from the 2024 elections featuring Trump and the ex-NASCAR star. "There will never be another Donald J. Trump! He not only loves his country deeply but delivers intelligence, leadership, entertainment and humor all day long. TRUMP TOUTS ‘GOLDEN AGE’ AT OHIO RALLY, URGES VOTERS TO DELIVER GOP MIDTERM WINS CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Our job was done with the election 2 years ago. Big shifts take time and we have to keep showing up! Let’s help him and his amazing staff make the most of the last half of his presidency by getting out there and voting in 2 weeks! Keeping the house and senate ensure this rational and patriotic momentum keeps going!!!!!!" We're two weeks out, and, right on cue, the big guns are being called in for one final push. The memo went out like the bat signal, and Danica promptly — and swiftly — took action. Patriot. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Look, I hate election stuff. HATE it. I'm so tired of the Byron Donalds and David Jolly commercials down here in Florida, I can't even begin to express it. It's exhausting. My mailbox is literally overflowing with "letters" from candidates — most of whom I don't even know. But, this is also par for the course. I've lived through enough of these in my life that I know what to expect. We're gonna be inundated with stuff like this for the next 13 days, and then, just like that, it'll stop. We'll go from 100 back to 0 in the blink of an eye. The signs will come down. The ads will go away. The texts will stop. And we'll all be able to live our lives in peace once again. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Until then ... buckle up. Strap in. Hold on tight. It's all-systems-go right now until the checkered flag mercifully waves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c5792b01e86071e0df73 Building a Layered Homeland Defense te 2026-10-21T14:00:25.035Z Building a Layered Homeland Defense Defending the homeland against evolving threats requires more than a single system or solution. In this video, experts from Lockheed Martin share how the company is integrating independent capabilities into a layered defense that connects satellites, radars and interceptor systems. From space-based sensing to proven interceptors like THAAD and PAC-3 MSE, each layer is designed to play a different role in the broader defense architecture. Together, these capabilities are intended to help operators match the right response to the right threat and strengthen the nation’s ability to respond as adversaries develop new technologies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c5762b01e86071e0df6a Trump delivers $1 billion to Marines to relieve decades-long suffering of American heroes and their families te 2026-10-21T14:00:22.499Z Trump delivers $1 billion to Marines to relieve decades-long suffering of American heroes and their families The Trump administration is closing-in on $1 billion in payments to American veterans, families and civilian employees who were exposed to toxic drinking water at Marine Corps Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1957. For many, the payouts would finally rectify a decades-long battle for justice. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), claimants have received more than $919.7 million since President Donald Trump began his second term in office in January 2025. The administration has paid out about 3,300 people who made claims under the 2022 law. From that year to the beginning of 2025, before Trump retook office, only 459 settlements had been paid, totaling $59.6 million. Payments under the program range from $100,000 to $550,000, depending on the illness. "Tonight I’m pleased to announce my administration has delivered $1 billion in cash settlements to these veterans and their families, in addition to 3.1 billion for the VA and ordering the DOJ to settle all remaining legitimate claims as soon as possible," Trump said at a rally in North Carolina Tuesday night. "We don’t want to give any to the trial lawyers, we want it all to go to the families." The claims are due to be paid out under a 2022 law, the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, which includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Under the law, victims who developed cancer or other illnesses from the drinking water on the base are entitled to relief. MILITARY FAMILIES WANT DOJ TO DISTRIBUTE NEARLY $800M FROM FRENCH CEMENT COMPANY FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBING ISIS The Trump administration in March announced that it was making settlements a priority, and made a concerted effort to accelerate the pace of the payouts. Ed Bell is a South Carolina-based attorney who spearheaded the charge to pass the law. He's been an attorney for 44 years, and for half of that time has been fighting for justice for the Camp Lejeune victims. He's the lead counsel on the case, helping victims to get the payouts they're owed. "A lot of these people have been waiting a long time, and quite frankly, I think a lot of them are relieved," Bell told Fox News Digital. "A lot of them feel like the government has finally said, 'we're sorry,' by helping with the settlements, so I think it's very positive." Bell estimates that about 300,000 claims will eventually be paid out, acknowledging that there's a long way to go to completely remedy the wrong that was done. But he was complimentary of the team of people in the Trump administration dedicated to justice. "I have to say, I'm very bullish on what the Department of Justice has been doing," he said, noting that he works closely with Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, who he says is "working his tail off" on the settlements. RARE CANCER CASES STRIKE IN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY AS FAMILIES DEMAND ANSWERS "[Woodward] is excellent, but you have to remember, this case and any resolution involves hundreds and hundreds of details, and it is a laborious process," Bell said. "I am pleased to work with [the DOJ], and I think that eventually we'll get this resolved. I think that's the intent of the Department of Justice." MILITARY FAMILIES DEMAND DOJ DISTRIBUTE NEARLY $800M FROM FRENCH CEMENT COMPANY FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBING ISIS Bell, who took his first case on the Camp Lejeune drinking water contamination in 2007, explained that each settlement is based on the level of harm caused to the victim. So, he explained, someone diagnosed with stage one cancer would ultimately be paid out less than someone who had stage four cancer. "It's a fair system," Bell said. Between 1953 and 1987, three of the base’s eight water systems contained contaminated water. Bell said that even after the government found out the water was toxic, it did nothing, allowing troops to continue drinking the hazardous mix. Pregnant women drank the water, leading to the death of their babies. The contamination was found to cause four incurable diseases, according to Bell. The Justice Department and the Department of the Navy launched the "Elective Option" settlement program in 2023. That program is designed as an alternative to litigation, and offers quicker payouts to people with qualifying illnesses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c5682b01e86071e0df33 AI promises productivity, but for managers, it’s mostly a headache for now te 2026-10-21T14:00:08.387Z AI promises productivity, but for managers, it’s mostly a headache for now More than 50% of managers say they're finding it harder to evaluate employees' work after adopting AI, according to a new survey. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c3112b01e86071e0df0b Texas bans fan who was caught flipping off Florida players in postgame video following Gators' upset te 2026-10-21T13:50:09.709Z Texas bans fan who was caught flipping off Florida players in postgame video following Gators' upset Texas has permanently banned a fan from attending Longhorns home football games after he was seen flipping off several Florida Gators players in Austin on Saturday. The Longhorns suffered their second consecutive loss in Week 7, with the Gators pulling off a 27-24 upset. Shortly after the final whistle, a fan wearing Texas gear was caught on video flipping off Florida players as they left the field. The fan was holding up his own phone behind his middle finger and documenting the scene himself while being filmed by FOX 7 video photographer Anthony Geronimo, who shared the video on X. Several Florida players walked after the fan, but any sort of altercation was avoided. STEVE SARKISIAN VOWS TO 'EVALUATE EVERYTHING,' WON’T RULE OUT BENCHING ARCH MANNING AMID TEXAS' TWO-GAME SKID With the original video of the scene picking up over 3.5 million views, it made its way to the Texas athletic department, which has made it clear that it will not tolerate such behavior by banning the individual from future games at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I want to address the video circulating on social media showing unacceptable behavior by an individual who had the privilege of field access following Saturday’s game," Chris Del Conte, Vice President and Athletic Director, wrote in a statement published on the university's website. "We pride ourselves on sportsmanship and treating our opponents with respect. This individual’s actions did not reflect those values or meet our standards and will not be tolerated. "The matter has been addressed internally, and I want to personally apologize to the University of Florida and its entire football program. Having access to our field comes with a responsibility to represent Texas with class and respect. This individual failed to uphold that responsibility and has been permanently banned from Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium." Fans flipping off players is not a rarity in the college football world, but a fan with field access walking over to opposing players and doing so is. Texas welcomes No. 7 Ole Miss to town on Saturday in what is likely a must-win game for the Longhorns if they want to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. Texas will enter Saturday night's contest at 4-2 on the year, while the Rebels sit at 5-1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c0bc2b01e86071e0dead Mamdani-backed congressional candidate says he was detained by Israeli military te 2026-10-21T13:40:12.961Z Mamdani-backed congressional candidate says he was detained by Israeli military A progressive congressional candidate backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was detained by the Israeli military in the West Bank on Wednesday morning. Brad Lander, a former member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), scored an upset primary victory this year against Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y. But he was far from the New York City-area district this week, posting on X that he and others were being held by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) while on a trip to help Palestinian farmers harvest olives in disputed territory. "I’ve been detained by the IDF, along with a group of rabbis & volunteers. We were simply harvesting olives in a grove near Nehalim in the West Bank. The occupation is a crime under international law. Harvesting olives isn’t a crime under any law I know," Lander posted on X. LIBERAL MS NOW WRITER CALLS MAMDANI PRIMARY SWEEP A 'GENUINELY SCARY NIGHT FOR NEW YORK CITY JEWS' Lander is one of several anti-establishment candidates who Mamdani backed in New York City Democratic primaries this year. And he's not the first to get into a dust-up with law enforcement, either. Socialist candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier, who defeated Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., in their primary race, said she was knocked to the ground by NYPD officers during a protest against federal immigration authorities shooting an illegal immigrant in the Bronx this month. MAMDANI'S TEAM REPORTEDLY CLASHING WITH SOCIALIST CANDIDATE HE ENDORSED OVER ICE SHOOTING Lander is the former New York City comptroller and a former member of the DSA. He left the organization in 2023 in response to a rally members held the day after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas. The group he was with in the West Bank, Rabbis for Peace, posted a photo of Lander and said he was detained "by Israeli police for standing with Palestinians during the olive harvest" along with others. FAR-LEFT SURGE: MAMDANI-BACKED CANDIDATES OUST DEM ESTABLISHMENT INCUMBENTS "The Palestinians whose land this is have a right to harvest it in peace," Lander, who is Jewish, said in a video posted by the group. It's not clear if Lander has been released or what the terms of his detention are. Fox News Digital reached out to his campaign and to Mamdani's office for comment. New York's 10th Congressional District is overwhelmingly Democratic, meaning he is all but assured to win his general election and come to Congress next year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c0bb2b01e86071e0dea4 Warren Sapp gets into confrontation with Florida State fan during tailgate, Tim McGraw's bronzer & Dale art te 2026-10-21T13:40:11.603Z Warren Sapp gets into confrontation with Florida State fan during tailgate, Tim McGraw's bronzer & Dale art Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. Hours after a video surfaced of Sage Steele telling a story about how hard it was to deal with Warren during his playing days, this video surfaces from over the weekend. The Florida State guy clearly thinks that Warren might be a softy old NFL guy who would let him under the umbrella during a pregame interaction. WRONG. Warren kept me on the phone one afternoon in 2023. On that call, he threatened to have me fired. At one point, I drew him into a Laurel & Hardy wordplay bit that was completely ridiculous. I need to dig up that audio clip so my kids can hear their dad at work. I'll say it again: Stay clear of Warren. Is it CTE? Based on the stories that keep coming out, this is just who Sapp is and has been for decades. I just hope he doesn't start calling me today and yelling about this post. I don't have the time, Warren. BREAKING UP TROY AIKMAN AND JOE BUCK WOULD BE A BIG MISTAKE FOR ESPN | BOBBY BURACK "I wish you could all have just 5 minutes with @potus! He is so easy to talk to and SO fun to listen to! He’s a great story teller… funny and obviously interesting. He is also very curious what your opinion is pertaining to any topic. And of course he is really into sports, which I love!" Danica wrote Tuesday night on Instagram. In the middle of the night, Katie Couric fired up her Instagram account to comment, "Ugh." That would be the same Katie Couric who fawned over disgusting AI robot Jennifer Welch days after Welch said Charlie Kirk "justified" his own murder. "So proud of what you've built here… using your voices and talking about important things and raising a little hell," Katie, who turns 70 in January, told Welch during a podcast appearance. Our dear old Katie who used to wake us up every morning with her cheery smile is now nothing more than a miserable LIB Boomer who comments on Danica Patrick Instagram posts in the middle of the night. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps • Jake asks: What type of food do you think is nearly impossible to screw up? For instance, I've never had a bad Chinese meal, so that would be my pick. Kinsey: I couldn't come up with anything off the top of my head this morning, so I turned to Screencaps Jr. and his instant response was, "Hot dogs." Screencaps the III said it's hard to screw up "salad." • Jake W., a different Jake, writes in on the MNF booth: The big thing I noticed watching the pregame spiel for MNF was Buck kept calling Troy 'man' and Troy did not reciprocate at all. TROY AIKMAN STUNS MICHAEL IRVIN WITH HIS REACTION TO TWO WOMEN SWIMMING IN HIS POOL, NFL MEMES & A ROGUE WHALE • Steve C. emails: I along with several others don't like the announcers on TV.  I sync my TV to the radio broadcast and it works great.  Better descriptions and better announcers. Kinsey: I'm all ears. Is there a way to easily sync NFL radio broadcasts with TV broadcasts? I thought radio broadcasts were ahead of TV broadcasts, especially streaming services. I need someone to walk me through your syncing process. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Combining that spray tan along with that suit was quite a choice. And why don't these people ever spray tan their hands. Tim's face looks like a Spalding basketball and his left hand looks like he's spent a winter in Duluth, Minnesota. At this point, I need to write a letter to senior management at Wendy's PLEADING WITH THEM to bring back at least ONE Wendy's Superbar as a feel-good marketing play. The PR pain needs to end before it's too late. Did I think Wendy's would totally die off when I made my death prediction 3-4 years ago? No, but I saw what I saw. Now here we are. It's time for the suits in Dublin, OH to change the death narrative and it starts with a national Wendy's Superbar campaign. I might even have to go down to meet with these guys before it's all over. Do they have any idea the goodwill just ONE Superbar would create? Are you kidding me? There are no other fast-food brands doing food bars. BRING IT BACK! ################## SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER And that is it this morning. The sun is out. There was a chemical explosion in north Toledo this morning, but it can't ruin the blue skies 10 miles south. My plan today is to actually go suck down some of this pure Ohio air here in a few hours. Let's go get after it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8c0b32b01e86071e0de64 Heat pump tech is 170 years old. Pascal thinks it’s time for an update. te 2026-10-21T13:40:03.350Z Heat pump tech is 170 years old. Pascal thinks it’s time for an update. Refrigerants startup Pascal has a new take on heat pump and cooling tech using a sponge-like material that promises to be 20% more efficient. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8b9b62b01e86071e0dd80 Obama, Harris lean into 'Gazamaxxing' as Black voters focus on America for the Midterms — not the Mideast te 2026-10-21T13:10:14.201Z Obama, Harris lean into 'Gazamaxxing' as Black voters focus on America for the Midterms — not the Mideast African-Americans may be more supportive of U.S. backing for Israel than we are hearing about, at least according to a recent Fox News Poll — but you wouldn’t know it from the attention-seeking antics of some of their most prominent political and cultural "leaders." Last week Barack Obama was in Northern Ireland, where — in between saluting his own regional peace-making accomplishments — the former president accused Israel of "taking" Palestine from Palestinians during the Jewish nation’s founding back in 1948, according to a report in the Jerusalem Post. Just a few days earlier, former Vice President and failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris spoke at a conference in Korea where she blasted both the current administration and her onetime boss, President Biden, for their "failure to use our leverage to curtail the Israeli government’s horrific conduct in the war in Gaza." WEAPONIZING THE CHARGE OF GENOCIDE FUELS AN INCREASINGLY DANGEROUS ANTISEMITISM And let’s not forget grievance and grift-master Ta-Nehisi Coates, who appeared on a recent Vanity Fair podcast where the writer partially blamed Harris’ 2024 defeat on her unwillingness to speak out more forcefully against America’s engagement in Gaza —f or being someone, as he described, who "did not have the courage of [her] convictions." All three missives come, uncoincidentally, at the tail end of a midterm election cycle in which Black voters have unexpectedly emerged as potential king-makers in the Democrats’ scramble to retake Congress. The most consequential campaign right now is in Michigan — but Obama, Harris and especially Coates are clearly projecting onto the presidential contest in 2028. In Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is running a must-win race against his Republican challenger, former Congressman Mike Rogers. The key obstacle for El-Sayed is not Blacks — but Jews, who could very likely abandon Michigan Democrats owing to the Egyptian-American physician’s impossible-to-ignore antisemitic outbursts and alignment with Islamists. Michigan’s Jewish vote totals around 130,000, but in this Ozempic-thin race, every ballot will matter. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER And so enter Harris and Obama. There are far more Blacks in Michigan than Jews, but the former, like the latter, are beginning to tilt rightward. Black support for El-Sayed is far lower than it needs to be, with African-Americans complaining they feel both overlooked by his campaign, as well as turned off by his over-emphasis on Israel, Gaza and Palestinian issues. As one Black Michigander summed it up in a recent clever Rogers ad, "El-Sayed cares more about the West Bank than West Detroit." Harris was in Michigan in late September to campaign with El-Sayed and rally Black support. At least that was the plan. Instead, both Democrats devolved into displays of characteristic Kamala "word salad" that clearly did more harm than good. Now Obama will parachute into Detroit this weekend to mop up Harris’ mess, just as new ties emerge between El-Sayed's family and Egypt’s extremist Muslim Brotherhood. Obama may think he’s smart to drop Israel and Palestine into this already combustive mix, but the #gazamaxxing — by him, Harris and Coates — reveals more about their intractable out-of-touchness than actual Black concern for the Middle East.  Indeed, according to the Fox News poll: African-Americans were the racial group most likely to say the U.S. isn't supportive enough of Israel when asked the question along with White and Hispanic voters. That number was 25% compared with 19% for Hispanic voters and 15% for White voters. African-American voters were also the least likely of the three groups to agree that America was too supportive of Israel, with 40% disagreeing as compared to White voters at 44% and Hispanic voters at 56%. The stat stands sharply against the ubiquitous notion that African-Americans — owing to supposed shared experiences of injustice and oppression — organically align with the Palestinian experience. Take it from someone who’s both African-American and Jewish-American, such "intersectional" overreach is little more than a myth — Blacks and Palestinians have nothing in common. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Our Civil Rights struggle — the one my own father fought to help desegregate his South Texas school — succeeded precisely because of its commitment to non-violence. As for the Palestinians, violence — whether in Gaza, Israel, the streets of New York and now most spectacularly, along the grand boulevards of Paris — is the only thing their "liberation" movement has ever known. Such statements are not Islamophobic — they’re simply facts. Obama and Harris know this — El-Sayed probably does too. But no matter identity and entitlement are what the Dems have always done best and none are more entitled than Harris, Obama and Coates. This is why all three chose to lean into Israel well beyond the critical eyes of the actual African-Americans they claim to care so much about — Obama and Harris, respectively, in Europe and Asia; the irrationally Israel-obsessed Coates fielding sycophantic, soft-ball prompts from a fawning white host in New York. Masters at manipulating racial anxiety and white guilt, the trio were performing for white audiences too fearful of being canceled or called racist to offer any meaningful pushback. This is why their anti-Zionist screeds passed with scant consequence or criticism — because they landed, as intended, so far from Black ears. Ultimately, Kamala, Obama and Coates could have easily attacked Israel at a church or community event or in leading Black media outlets. But then they would have been jolted by the reality that African-Americans — now contending with outsized homicide numbers and roughly twice the unemployment figures of their white counterparts — have far more crucial concerns than chanting for a "Free Palestine." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8b9b02b01e86071e0dd58 Advocates seek state guardrails as seniors turn to AI companions te 2026-10-21T13:10:08.939Z Advocates seek state guardrails as seniors turn to AI companions Senior citizen advocates and artificial intelligence safety proponents are urging state legislators to pass laws that protect adults, not just kids, from potential harms related to chatbot use. States have... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Advocates seek state guardrails as seniors turn to AI companions first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8b9ac2b01e86071e0dd2a Mach9 raises $34M after pivoting to AI CAD software te 2026-10-21T13:10:04.552Z Mach9 raises $34M after pivoting to AI CAD software The startup initially set out to build better, faster, and cheaper surveying hardware in 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8b5022b01e86071e0dc5b Vance-led task force set to unveil charges against 40-plus defendants in alleged $40M SNAP fraud te 2026-10-21T12:50:10.519Z Vance-led task force set to unveil charges against 40-plus defendants in alleged $40M SNAP fraud FIRST ON FOX: Vice President JD Vance will announce today that the federal anti-fraud task force he leads has identified $40 million in welfare fraud and more than 40 suspects behind the alleged schemes. A source familiar with the charges told Fox News Digital that Vance will reveal criminal charges as part of the administration’s continued crackdown on rampant fraud across the country. The latest discovery brings the amount of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud Vance's team has uncovered to $641 million. More than 1,000 retailers have been banned from the program for violations including criminal trafficking of benefits, while nearly 5,000 others have been suspended and fined a combined $44 million for administrative violations. FBI RETURNS 'MOST WANTED' FRAUDSTER TO US AFTER INDIA ARREST IN ALLEGED $600K SNAP FOOD STAMP SCHEME The administration has destroyed more than 2,200 illegal point-of-sale devices and disabled more than 2,000 compromised retailer authorization numbers. Officials estimate those actions have prevented more than $5 billion in potential fraudulent transactions, according to the source. SNAP is a federally funded food assistance program that helps eligible low-income households buy groceries. Benefits are loaded monthly onto an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, which recipients can use at authorized retailers to purchase qualifying food. WHITE HOUSE LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE MAP TRACKING BILLIONS IN SUSPECTED FRAUD Criminal charges brought against the defendants, however, do not guarantee the government can recover the funds. During a Fox News Digital exclusive interview in August, Vance said that recouping the money presents yet another challenge, since much of it has already been spent. "Getting money back is very hard," Vance said. "Once it's gone out the door, it's very hard to get it back." "What we've done most effectively is actually just stop the money from going out the door in the first place, because that's the only real way to ensure the American people don't lose it." WHITE HOUSE PUSHES 'WATERSHED' FRAUD-FIGHTING REFORM IN CONGRESS AS VANCE CONVENES TASK FORCE The task force has reported $260.7 billion in fraud uncovered since Trump took office, and $72 billion in fraud stopped on an annualized basis. The news comes just a day after Vance and independent journalist Nick Shirley joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to announce the administration will be offering Americans, including journalists, cash rewards for tips that help bring fraudsters to justice. TRUMP'S WAR ON FRAUD EXPANDS AS TREASURY LAUNCHES NEW SITE WITH WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVES Trump unveiled the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program and said qualifying tipsters would receive a 1% commission, subject to applicable laws and rules. "If you turn somebody in and you, let's say report, and you find $1 billion, we are giving a commission to that person of 1%," Trump said. At the end of last year, reports and social media coverage by Shirley exposed a network of daycare centers, like the "Quality Learing (sic) Center," that were allegedly fraudulent and operated mostly by Somali immigrants. The reports sparked swift action from the administration, and former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deployed DHS and ICE agents to the streets of Minneapolis to catch and deport Somali immigrants in the country illegally. The deployment sparked a clash between local residents and federal agents that exploded into violent riots across the Twin Cities. Trump has previously praised Shirley’s work, telling him: "He's done an amazing job." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8b2a82b01e86071e0dbe2 Enes Kanter Freedom says he’s in touch with FBI after death threats over WNBA Finals plans te 2026-10-21T12:40:08.104Z Enes Kanter Freedom says he’s in touch with FBI after death threats over WNBA Finals plans Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he is in contact with the FBI after receiving death threats over his plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta, including messages warning that he would be "the next Charlie Kirk." Freedom told OutKick that he intends to attend Wednesday’s game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries despite the threats, and said he was arranging security for his return to a WNBA arena following his ejection from a Chicago Sky game in August. "So we are in touch with FBI. We have our own security," Freedom said, adding that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s office has already provided him security as well. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We have a conversation with the governor and he's providing us security as well. But we are in touch with FBI as well. There's going to be a lot of FBI officers around the game, so, and they will be protecting us." A spokesperson from Kemp's office told OutKick, "Our office connected their team with the appropriate law enforcement resources." Freedom described receiving "thousands of death threats" after announcing that he would attend the game. The claimed number of threats and the federal and state security arrangements he described have not been independently confirmed. Asked about the worst threat he had received, Freedom described a message warning that he would be "the next Charlie Kirk." "Look, I'm just simply saying that I'm going to be attending the game," he said. "My DMs are full of pictures and videos of the moment that Charlie Kirk got shot, and they're saying that you're going to be next very soon," Freedom continued. "It's a shame." Freedom also shared a video compilation on social media Tuesday presenting messages as threats against him ahead of his trip to Atlanta. ANGEL REESE DOMINATES GAME 2 AS ATLANTA DREAM EVEN WNBA FINALS AGAINST GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES Game 3 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Wednesday at State Farm Arena. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1 after Atlanta’s 79-65 victory in Game 2 on Monday. Freedom’s planned appearance comes amid his dispute with the WNBA over eligibility for the league. He and fellow former NBA player Royce White announced plans to enter the 2027 draft while saying they identify as women. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told Republican lawmakers in an Oct. 16 letter that neither is eligible, writing that "only women are eligible to play in the WNBA and the individuals you cite in your letter are both men." Freedom has said he wants the league to adopt an explicit eligibility restriction based on biological sex. He has pointed to Valkyries player Gabby Williams’ support for transgender participation as the inspiration for his effort to enter the league. "I'm going there to enjoy the game," Freedom said of his plans for Wednesday. "I'm going there to support all these hardworking women, especially Gabby Williams and Angel Reese." His last visit to a WNBA game ended with his removal from an Aug. 23 contest between the Sky and Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena following a confrontation with Chicago guard Natasha Cloud. The Sky subsequently banned Freedom from their home games. He later filed a lawsuit alleging that his First Amendment rights had been violated. Sky owner Michael Alter disputed his account and said security removed him because of his conduct rather than his speech. Freedom maintained in the interview that he had done nothing wrong during the Chicago incident. Asked how he would respond if another player confronted him in Atlanta, he said he did not intend to escalate an encounter. GOP CONGRESSMAN PRESSES WNBA TO DEFINE ‘WOMEN’ AFTER ENES KANTER FREEDOM, ROYCE WHITE RULED INELIGIBLE "I'm going there to watch the game and I'm going there to support them, actually. So if a player gets in my face, I'm not planning to do anything," he said. "I did not, and I'm not going to cross the baseline or the sideline," he added. Freedom also said Reese had blocked him on X, despite what he described as having no previous interaction with her. "I never had a conversation. I never even seen her in my life before," he said. "Never even talked to her, never even seen her." He nevertheless picked Atlanta to win the game and the series. "I think it's going to be Atlanta," he said. "I think they're playing really good basketball." Freedom teased a shirt he plans to wear to the game but did not reveal its wording during the interview. At the Chicago game, he wore a shirt bearing a definition of "woman" as an "adult human female." He said he wanted his presence in Atlanta to be understood as support for women’s sports. "We are not here to mock or make fun of anyone or any personal decision," he said. "Many people think that I'm going there to troll. No, I'm going there to support women, protect women, and make sure that I enjoy the game." OutKick reached out to the FBI, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream, and representatives for State Farm Arena and the Atlanta Hawks for comment on Freedom’s reported death threats, planned attendance and claims about security arrangements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8adf92b01e86071e0db15 Philly officer murdered in line of duty promoted to sergeant as police from around US attend his funeral te 2026-10-21T12:20:09.951Z Philly officer murdered in line of duty promoted to sergeant as police from around US attend his funeral PHILADELPHIA — Thousands of police officers from around the U.S. traveled to the City of Brotherly Love Tuesday for the funeral of Shane Seiber, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Oct. 10, when prosecutors say an armed suspect shot him and his partner. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel announced during the service at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul that Seiber had been promoted posthumously to the rank of sergeant. Seiber had served 10 years in the department after spending the prior decade in the Air Force, where he deployed for two tours in Iraq. Officers from around Pennsylvania and other states packed the memorial service to pay their respects. SUSPECT IN DEADLY PHILADELPHIA POLICE AMBUSH FACES 76 CHARGES, ORDERED HELD WITHOUT BAIL Seiber and his partner were responding to a report of a man waving a gun in West Philadelphia when prosecutors say a man named Eric Lewis approached them from behind and asked what they were doing on his doorstep. PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER KILLED, PARTNER SHOT 12 TIMES IN AMBUSH; SUSPECT FOUND HIDING IN TREE They got into an argument, a struggle ensued, and then Lewis allegedly opened fire, striking Seiber three times and his partner 12. Lewis was arrested after a standoff with SWAT officers — allegedly carrying two handguns, one belonging to the officers, and a shotgun. FOX 29 Philadelphia has identified Seiber's partner as Officer Hector Rodriguez III, a 33-year-old father of five. He survived his injuries. SEND US A TIP Lewis, 35, had been acquitted at trial in a prior murder case, according to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who blamed a "deeply flawed" investigation. DOJ SENDS GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS TO PHILADELPHIA DA KRASNER AFTER JUDGE'S REFERRAL, SOURCES SAY Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced that the city would create an annual internship program for public service in Seiber's honor during a eulogy Tuesday, describing him as "a giant of a man" and "clearly a gentleman of the first class." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Prior to joining the police department, he served in the Air Force and deployed for two tours in Iraq, she said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Seiber is survived by his wife, Lisa, and their children Finn, 7, and Emily, 3. Fox News' CB Cotton contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8adf82b01e86071e0db0c 2,000-year-old treasure discovered beneath former sports field, breaking regional record te 2026-10-21T12:20:08.942Z 2,000-year-old treasure discovered beneath former sports field, breaking regional record A trove of ancient coins has been unearthed at a construction site in Germany — after remaining hidden for more than 2,000 years. The discovery, made at Singer Berg in the central German state of Thuringia, was announced recently by the Thuringian State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology (TLDA).  In a translated news release, officials said excavation director Ronny Krause discovered the coins while archaeologists were investigating a former sports field ahead of the construction of a new fire station. 7,000-YEAR-OLD BONES UNCOVERED AT CONSTRUCTION SITE IN STARTLING FIND Archaeologists conducted follow-up excavations at the site in August 2026 — and confirmed that the 11 coins dated back to the first century B.C. The hoard represented the largest known Celtic coin hoard from that period ever found in Thuringia. The 11 coins, dating back to the first century B.C., were identified as a type of ancient Celtic currency known as Prague-type quinarii. "Until now, only about 80 examples of these quinarii had been identified throughout Thuringia, underscoring the significance of the Singen hoard," the translated statement said. WORKERS RENOVATING MAJOR CITY STREET STUMBLE ON ANCIENT DISCOVERY BURIED 20 FEET BELOW "The mint responsible for producing the coins is believed to have been located in the Gotha region, to the northwest." The Celts were groups of ancient people who lived across much of Europe during the Iron Age, with Celtic languages and traditions surviving today in places such as Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The coins were originally buried together in a container made of organic material that has since decomposed, archaeologists believe. The coins were found scattered across an area measuring roughly 19 feet by 5 feet — likely a result of plowing. Officials described the discovery as a "closed find," suggesting that all the coins originally buried together were recovered. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER While just 11 coins may seem like a modest haul to some, archaeologists consider the discovery a treasure trove of information about the ancient world. "Through the ongoing mapping of discoveries from the same period and cultural background, researchers can draw conclusions about ancient trade routes and production centers," the translated statement added. "The Singen treasure hoard has significantly expanded our existing knowledge in this area." Archaeologists also found an ancient Roman coin and a medieval glass bead — as well as a knife fragment, another silver coin and a Prussian uniform button from the 19th or 20th century. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Officials also emphasized the broader significance of the discovery and the importance of proper archaeological practices. "This once again demonstrates the importance of preserving the archaeological context of discoveries, in contrast to isolated metal finds recovered, for example, through improper or illegal metal detecting without documentation of their original locations," the statement concluded. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Metal detectorists have made headlines for uncovering other ancient treasures across Europe. Recently, a man using a metal detector in a German field discovered 934 ancient Roman silver coins dating back nearly 2,000 years. In Finland, a metal detectorist recently uncovered a massive Viking Age silver hoard containing an estimated 4,000 coins, along with jewelry and other artifacts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ab9d2b01e86071e0da7d Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson te 2026-10-21T12:10:05.605Z Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson Read in English Este artículo fue publicado originalmente en El Foco de Tucson, una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. En Venezuela, cualquier reunión familiar, ya sea pequeña o grande, puede convertirse en una parranda improvisada: un tío trae un tambor, un primo toma unas maracas y, por supuesto, alguien agarra un cuatro. Así fue como Jorge Glem se inició en la música, en la calidez de su hogar. Glem creció en Venezuela y actualmente reside en Estados Unidos. Es miembro fundador de C4 Trío, agrupación ganadora de un Grammy Latino, y también ha sido nominado a un Grammy. Ha colaborado con artistas de la talla de Rubén Blades y Carlos Vives, además de haber actuado con la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles. “Cada vez que toco, recuerdo a mi familia. Hoy en día, el cuatro es un instrumento que me lleva, de manera muy nostálgica, a la Venezuela en la que me crié. Pero también es chévere, porque es una forma de tener esperanza y tener un piecito ahí en la tierra de uno,” dijo Glem a El Foco de Tucson. “Entonces tocar cuatro no es solamente hacer música sino también recordar los mejores momentos de mi vida.” Los días 23 y 25 de octubre, Glem llevará el cuatro, un instrumento pequeño de cuatro cuerdas, similar a una guitarra y considerado el instrumento nacional de Venezuela, a Tucson. Allí, se presentará junto a la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson (TSO, por sus siglas en inglés) en el marco de la Fiesta Latina, una serie de conciertos que rinde homenaje a la música y a los compositores latinoamericanos. Glem unirá fuerzas con el bajista venezolano Elvis Martínez para participar en la tercera entrega de esta serie, titulada Latin Sizzle, la cual celebra la música de Venezuela. Según explica Glem, el cuatro es un instrumento rico en matices rítmicos, melódicos y armónicos. “La mano derecha hace como un tambor, eso es un ritmo de percusión, y la mano izquierda está acompañando y haciendo melodías,” señala Glem. “Normalmente, eso pasaría con tres instrumentos distintos, así que el cuatro es un instrumento maravilloso y bien completo.” Glem describe el cuatro como “el soundtrack de Venezuela,” un instrumento que todos los venezolanos conocen. “(Yo tuve) un acercamiento natural hacia el instrumento, porque era lo que veía que tocaban en casa,” comentó Glem. Tradicionalmente, el cuatro se utiliza en el joropo, un género de la música folclórica venezolana. Sin embargo, Glem considera el cuatro como un instrumento universal, capaz de interpretar una gran variedad de géneros. Señala que, al igual que los seres humanos, los animales y la tecnología han evolucionado, el cuatro también posee esa capacidad de evolución. “No podemos seguir tocando lo mismo de hace cien años,” afirmó Glem. Dado que el cuatro sigue siendo relativamente desconocido en gran parte del mundo, no es raro que Glem actúe ante un público que desconoce qué es este instrumento o cómo suena. Él se siente profundamente orgulloso de ser cuatrista y de actuar como embajador de la música tradicional venezolana. “Es una gran responsabilidad, pero resulta maravilloso ver a la gente marcharse gratamente sorprendida y agradecida de escuchar un sonido nuevo, un instrumento nuevo. Eso tiene mucho valor,” comenta Glem. Su objetivo es lograr que el cuatro sea un instrumento reconocido a nivel mundial. “Es un trabajo de hormiguita, de día a día; y no es solamente mio, hay mucha gente que está trabajando por esto. Por lo menos ir a Tucson y mostrar el cuatro por primera vez ya es parte de mi misión como ser humano José Luis Gómez, music director of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, wanted Fiesta Latina to reflect the diverse heritage of the Hispanic and Latin American community. The concert series runs through Nov. 1. Courtesy of Tucson Symphony Orchestra. José Luis Gómez, director musical de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson, quiso que Fiesta Latina reflejara la diversa herencia de la comunidad hispana y latinoamericana. La serie de conciertos se extenderá hasta el 1 de noviembre. Cortesía de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Tucson. El director musical de la TSO, José Luis Gómez, junto con Glem y Martínez, se presentarán en el Linda Ronstadt Music Hall con un programa que incluye Margariteña, de Inocente Carreño; Odisea, nominada al Latin Grammy, y el Concierto para cuatro, de Gonzalo Grau; Fuga con pajarillo, de Aldemaro Romero; y la Quinta Sinfonía de Jean Sibelius. Con Fiesta Latina, Gómez, nacido en Venezuela, buscó crear un espacio dentro de la programación de la orquesta que reflejara la diversa herencia de la comunidad hispana y latinoamericana. “Quería buscar una manera de hacer un caleidoscopio que dijera una historia de toda esa variedad que tenemos de ritmos y de melodías… Tucson tiene todo ese tinte de variedad y quiero que la orquesta forme parte de ese tejido cultural.” dijo Gómez. A medida que la TSO se acerca a su centenario en 2029, el objetivo de Gómez es impulsar a la orquesta incorporando obras que van más allá de los clásicos. Él es consciente de los prejuicios existentes hacia la música clásica, lo cual es una de las razones por las que ha ampliado el repertorio de la TSO. “Para escuchar música, lo único que hace falta son dos orejas,” explicó, añadiendo que, si bien contar con ciertos conocimientos resulta útil, no es un requisito indispensable. “Lo importante es estar presente y vivir la experiencia.” La Fiesta Latina se llevará a cabo semanalmente durante todo el mes de octubre. La serie de música de cámara “Up Close” de la TSO, titulado Fandangos and Malambos, tendrá lugar los días 17 y 18 de octubre en el Tucson Symphony Center y explorará la música de Uruguay y Argentina. Latin Sizzle se presentará del 23 al 25 de octubre, y Fiesta Latina culminará con el concierto del Día de los Muertos de la TSO el 1 de noviembre en el Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, con la participación de Edna Vazquez, del grupo Pink Martini. Los conciertos de Glem en Tucson llegan tras un verano en el que utilizó su música para apoyar a su país natal. En agosto, Glem y Martínez actuaron junto al director de orquesta venezolano Gustavo Dudamel y la Filarmónica de Los Ángeles en el Hollywood Bowl, en un concierto benéfico destinado a ayudar a las víctimas de los dos terremotos que sacudieron Venezuela en junio. Para Glem, formar parte de un esfuerzo de tal envergadura en apoyo a su país natal resultó sumamente significativo. “Yo no tengo la posibilidad de estar ahorita levantando escombros pero si tengo la posibilidad de hacer música y eso puede ayudar a llevarle un poco más de tranquilidad y comodidad a quien lo está haciendo o tratar de levantar fondos para ayudar a en los hospitales,” señaló. “Eso también es importante.” Cerca de 1.2 millones de venezolanos residen en Estados Unidos, y alrededor de 7 millones se encuentran repartidos por todo el mundo. La diáspora venezolana ha abierto una puerta que invita a los demás a conocer la cultura de Venezuela a través de su gastronomía, sus valores comunitarios o su música. Al tocar el instrumento nacional de Venezuela, Glem ha logrado compartir su herencia y su cultura con personas de todo el planeta. “Somos muchos (los venezolanos) tratando de poner la cara más bonita del país, en lo que podamos. Seguir unidos, sentirnos orgullosos de ser venezolanos, de ser latinos y de ser buenas personas. Ser hermanos y hermanas sin fronteras”. Visite tucsonsymphony.org para obtener más información sobre el ciclo de conciertos Fiesta Latina. The post Jorge Glem lleva el cuatro venezolano a la Sinfónica de Tucson appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8ab9c2b01e86071e0da74 Jorge Glem brings Venezuelan cuatro to Tucson Symphony te 2026-10-21T12:10:04.481Z Jorge Glem brings Venezuelan cuatro to Tucson Symphony Lee en español This article was originally published in Tucson Spotlight, a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. In Venezuela, a family gathering, small or big, can turn into a jam session that starts with an uncle bringing a drum, a cousin grabbing some maracas and, of course, someone picking up a cuatro. That is how Jorge Glem was introduced to music, in the warmth of his home. Glem grew up in Venezuela and now lives in the United States. A founding member of the C4 Trio, which won a Latin Grammy, he has also been nominated for a Grammy. He has performed with artists including Rubén Blades, Carlos Vives and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. “Whenever I play, I’m reminded of my family. (The cuatro) is an instrument that takes me back, with a sense of nostalgia, to the Venezuela where I grew up. But it’s also chévere, because it’s a way to hold onto hope and keep a foothold in one’s homeland,” Glem told Tucson Spotlight in Spanish. “So, playing the cuatro isn’t just about making music; it’s also about remembering the best moments of my life.” Glem is bringing the cuatro, a small four-string, guitar-like instrument that is Venezuela’s national instrument, to Tucson on Oct. 23 and 25 to play with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, known as TSO, at the Fiesta Latina, a set of concerts that pays tribute to Latin American music and composers. He will join forces with Venezuelan bassist Elvis Martinez to perform in the series’ third installment, Latin Sizzle, which celebrates the music of Venezuela. The cuatro is rhythmically, melodically and harmonically rich, Glem said. “The right hand acts like a drum, creating a percussive rhythm, while the left hand provides accompaniment and plays melodies,” Glem said. “These are roles that would normally be split among three separate instruments, so the cuatro is a truly wonderful and incredibly versatile instrument.” Glem describes the cuatro as “the soundtrack of Venezuela,” an instrument that all Venezuelans know about. “(Choosing the cuatro) was a natural approach because it was what I saw being played at home, by my family and friends,” Glem said. Traditionally, the cuatro is played in Venezuela’s folk music, joropo. But Glem sees the cuatro as a universal instrument, an instrument that can play a variety of genres. He said that as humans, animals and technologies have evolved, the cuatro has the capacity to do so as well. “We can’t keep playing the same stuff from a hundred years ago,” Glem said. Because the cuatro is still relatively unknown to most of the world, it’s not unusual for Glem to perform for audiences who might not be familiar with what a cuatro is or sounds like. He takes great pride in being a cuatro player and an ambassador for Venezuela’s traditional music. “It is a big responsibility, but it is beautiful to see people leave pleasantly surprised and grateful to hear a new sound, a new instrument. And that holds great value,” Glem said. His goal is to make the cuatro an instrument that is recognized worldwide. “It’s painstaking, day-to-day work, and it’s not just me; there are many people working toward this,” he said. “Simply going to Tucson and showcasing the cuatro for the first time, it is already part of my mission as a human being, part of my purpose in this world.” José Luis Gómez, music director of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, wanted Fiesta Latina to reflect the diverse heritage of the Hispanic and Latin American community. The concert series runs through Nov. 1. Courtesy of Tucson Symphony Orchestra. TSO Music Director José Luis Gómez, Glem and Martinez will perform at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in a program featuring Inocente Carreño’s “Margariteña”; Gonzalo Grau’s 2026 Latin Grammy-nominated “Odisea” and “Concerto for Cuatro”; Aldemaro Romero’s “Fuga con Pajarillo”; and Jean Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony. With Fiesta Latina, Gómez, who was born in Venezuela, wanted to find a space within the orchestra’s programming that reflects the diverse heritage of the Hispanic and Latin American community. “I wanted to find a way to create a kaleidoscope that would tell the story of the vast array of rhythms and melodies we have,” Gómez said in Spanish. “Tucson has that rich diversity, and I want the orchestra to be part of that cultural weaving.” As TSO approaches its 100th anniversary in 2029, Gómez’s goal is to advance the orchestra with pieces beyond the classics. He understands the existing prejudice toward classical music, which is one of the reasons he has expanded TSO’s repertoire. “To listen to music, all you need is a pair of ears,” he explained, noting that while having some knowledge is good, it is not a requirement. “The important thing is to be there and experience it.” Fiesta Latina runs weekly throughout the month of October. TSO’s Up Close chamber series, Fandangos and Malambos, is happening Oct. 17 and 18 at Tucson Symphony Center and explores the music of Uruguay and Argentina. Latin Sizzle runs Oct. 23 through 25, and Fiesta Latina culminates with TSO’s Día de los Muertos concert on Nov. 1 at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, featuring Edna Vazquez of Pink Martini. Glem’s Tucson concerts follow a summer in which he used his music to support his home country. In August, Glem and Martinez performed with Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl in a benefit concert to help victims of Venezuela’s double earthquake in June. For Glem, being part of such a large effort to support his home country was very meaningful. “I’m not in a position to be clearing rubble right now, but I can make music and that might help bring a bit more peace and comfort to those who are doing that work, or help raise funds for hospitals,” he said. “That’s important, too.” Nearly 1.2 million Venezuelans live in the United States and about 7 million are spread around the globe. The Venezuelan diaspora has opened a door that invites others to get to know Venezuela’s culture through food, community values or music. By playing Venezuela’s national instrument, Glem has been able to share his heritage and culture with people around the world. “There are so many (Venezuelans) trying to show the country’s best face in whatever way we can. We need to stay united, proud to be Venezuelans, proud to be Latinos, and proud to be good people. Being brothers and sisters without borders.” Visit tucsonsymphony.org for more information on the Fiesta Latina concert series. The post Jorge Glem brings Venezuelan cuatro to Tucson Symphony appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad89d942b01e86071e0d50b How Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities could become Trump's problem amid Houthi onslaught te 2026-10-21T11:10:12.031Z How Saudi Arabia's defense vulnerabilities could become Trump's problem amid Houthi onslaught Saudi Arabia is turning to foreign allies to fend off Houthi missiles and drones, exposing a military vulnerability that could soon become President Donald Trump's problem. Britain announced Tuesday it would send Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi cities and critical infrastructure, Egypt is already assisting the kingdom and Israel has offered to step-in to help. Riyadh, meanwhile, is asking Washington for more interceptors, and Trump is weighing whether the U.S. should intervene and strike the Iran-backed Houthis directly. The reinforcements could help shield Saudi cities and critical infrastructure. They do little, however, to eliminate the Houthi launchers and weapons threatening them from Yemen. SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER WARNS HOUTHI THREAT GOES GLOBAL AS TRUMP HOLDS FIRE "The theme right now, I think, is defensive or defensive-minded," Jason Campbell, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, told Fox News Digital. The question, he said, is whether that evolves into something "more offensive or kinetic." The Houthis have already demonstrated their ability to punch through Saudi defenses. Their strikes and attempted strikes on the kingdom more than doubled in a single week this month, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project, with airports in Riyadh, Jizan, Najran, Dammam and Abha targeted since Oct. 5. SAUDI ARABIA ON EDGE: ICONIC KINGDOM CENTRE SENDS WORKERS HOME AMID HOUTHI ATTACKS The most devastating barrage struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300. Other attacks have targeted Saudi energy infrastructure, turning the Houthi campaign into a threat not only to the kingdom's security but also to the economic stability Riyadh has spent years trying to project. Saudi Arabia has spent decades building one of the region's most sophisticated militaries. Riyadh spent an estimated $83.2 billion on defense last year, making it the eighth-largest military spender in the world, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Its arsenal includes U.S.-made F-15 fighter jets, Patriot missile defenses and advanced radar systems. Yet the Houthis are exploiting a mismatch between the defenses Saudi Arabia and its partners spent years building and the weapons now coming at them. Campbell said the U.S. and its regional partners had been comparatively well prepared to confront the higher end of Iran's arsenal, including ballistic missiles and other advanced weapons. PENTAGON RACES TO BUY 10X MORE MISSILES AS IRAN WAR DWINDLES ARSENAL, THREATENS READINESS FOR CHINA AGGRESSION "What the region was decidedly less prepared for was an array of lower end of the spectrum ... threats posed by Iran and now the Houthis," Campbell said. The volume is part of the problem. Campbell said Saudi Arabia and other U.S. partners have burned through significant numbers of high-end interceptors against ballistic missiles and other threats, while lower-flying weapons can also challenge radar and early-warning systems that were not necessarily designed or calibrated to detect them. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Riyadh is competing with allies around the world — and the U.S. military itself — for a limited supply of the interceptors needed to defend against missile attacks. "I also talked to Saudi Arabia today; they’d like interceptors. Israel would like interceptors. We would like interceptors. Every country in the world would like interceptors," Rubio said, calling them "probably the most in-demand product right now in the defense field." The U.S. cannot meet every request, Rubio acknowledged. American forces must maintain minimum air-defense requirements at bases around the world, while the sophisticated interceptors are expensive and take time to manufacture even as production increases. "We have our own needs too," Rubio said. Saudi Arabia's sheer size compounds the challenge. The kingdom stretches across more than 800,000 square miles, leaving cities, airports, oil facilities and military installations spread across a vast territory. "Saudi Arabia is a huge geography to protect, and this speaks to a larger threat we’re facing globally: a relatively small nonstate actor can pose a serious challenge to even a sophisticated and extremely expensive military," Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House, told Fox News Digital. "The Houthis can impose enormous costs without having to spend very much themselves." That imbalance helps explain why Saudi Arabia is increasingly looking beyond its own military for protection. But outside assistance may have limits. "Many years later, everyone is realizing that the Houthis are not just Saudi Arabia’s problem, but everyone’s problem — whether that’s Turkey, Egypt, France, the UK or others," Al-Muslimi said. "But I don’t think this outside support will make a significant military difference unless the U.S. is directly involved." That leaves Trump facing a potentially consequential decision: whether to continue helping Saudi Arabia defend against incoming attacks or go further and target the Houthis directly. Trump has kept direct U.S. military action on the table. Asked earlier this month whether the U.S. could join Saudi strikes against the Houthis, he said, "We may. We’re gonna look at it." "We’ll make a decision," Trump said. "We move very quickly." But direct U.S. intervention would not be without precedent — or questions about what another bombing campaign could accomplish. Operation Rough Rider targeted Houthi positions across Yemen for roughly two months in 2025 before Trump halted the operation after Oman brokered an agreement with the group. "We’ve already seen the U.S. conduct a 60-day bombing campaign of Houthi strongholds in Yemen with limited, if any, real strategic benefits," Campbell said. A new campaign would also compete for U.S. military resources amid the war with Iran. Campbell said taking on the Houthis would require clearer objectives and likely contributions from a broader coalition. Israel has also offered to help defend Saudi Arabia, an offer Trump has publicly encouraged Riyadh to accept. But bringing Israel openly into the fight could create a different problem for the kingdom. "If I were Saudi, I would never accept help like that," Al-Muslimi said. "The optics are enormously difficult. Saudi Arabia is the custodian of the two holiest mosques in Islam, and appearing alongside Netanyahu to fight another Yemeni group would be a nonstarter for much of Saudi society." For now, the U.S. continues to provide intelligence and targeting support to Saudi Arabia as its allies focus on defending the kingdom. "The collective effort seems to be at stemming the threat to the Saudi kingdom itself," Campbell said. But as Al-Muslimi cautioned, even a stronger defensive coalition may not eliminate the danger. "It can make Saudi Arabia safer, but it doesn’t solve the larger problem of dismantling the Houthi threat." The latest fighting is another chapter in a war that has torn through Yemen for more than a decade. The Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014, prompting Saudi Arabia to lead a military intervention the following year against the Iran-backed group and in support of Yemen's internationally recognized government. Years of Saudi airstrikes failed to dislodge the Houthis, while the group steadily expanded its missile and drone capabilities with support from Tehran. The conflict eventually settled into an uneasy truce before erupting again this year, with Saudi-backed forces fighting Houthi advances on the ground and the Houthis increasingly taking the war across the border into Saudi Arabia. Yemeni civilians are again bearing much of the cost. More than 250,000 people have fled the renewed fighting, according to the United Nations. WHO recorded at least 674 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries in just six weeks of fighting between August and September, while millions were already facing severe hunger and displacement after more than a decade of war. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad89d932b01e86071e0d502 Kid Rock says supporting Trump came at a cost in Hollywood, but he's not backing down te 2026-10-21T11:10:11.216Z Kid Rock says supporting Trump came at a cost in Hollywood, but he's not backing down Kid Rock isn't looking for Hollywood's approval. The American rocker told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that his political convictions have cost him corporate opportunities and late-night appearances, but he has no regrets about putting his beliefs first. Now, as he embraces a new chapter with his faith-inspired album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," the rocker says he's more concerned with sharing his message than winning back the entertainment industry. KID ROCK DETAILS SIT-DOWN WITH TRUMP, STEPHEN A. SMITH AND BILL MAHER Kid Rock, born Robert James Ritchie, has publicly supported President Donald Trump. He said the professional fallout has brought something he considers far more valuable — the freedom to speak his mind. "My relationship with Trump, yeah, that canceled all the, uh, any corporate deals coming my way. I don't really get invited to be part of, you know, things like the NFL or things like that … all the shows that I was so friendly with over the years, from all the late-night talk shows to my friend Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, I don't really get invited on there anymore," he said. "But who's to say that won't change … and I honestly, I don't care." The rocker said he expected to lose opportunities when he became more vocal about politics. "I put my country before pretty much everything except my family and God," he said. "So, yeah. There's been things like that, but that's no sweat off my back." WATCH: KID ROCK SAYS SUPPORTING TRUMP 'CANCELED ALL' CORPORATE DEALS AND LATE-NIGHT SHOW INVITES Kid Rock said he no longer has much patience for the corporate maneuvering that once came with his career, particularly when it meant worrying about how his opinions might affect his next opportunity. "I didn't enjoy the rat race of the music business. It was very necessary, and I'm glad I did it. And I'm thankful for all the opportunities that got me to where I am today," he said. "But the message I'm putting out now is so much more important than any of that." Kid Rock said he once felt pressure to watch what he said in the entertainment industry. Now, he enjoys speaking his mind without worrying about the professional consequences. "And years ago, when I went on this path to be more vocal and outspoken, I knew that stuff was going to go away. But man, let me tell you what freedom feels like," he said. KID ROCK TAPS EMINEM FOR CHRISTIAN ALBUM, PLANS BEER-AND-FAITH ARENA REVIVALS "To be able to speak your mind anywhere, anytime and really exercise … the freedom of speech that so many brave souls died for, to be able to express that, when I want and how I want and not have to worry about anything in between." "No radio station. No corporate deal or show or anything, you know … it's just the biggest, most awesome feeling of freedom that one could ever imagine," he said. Kid Rock's next move isn't about winning back Hollywood. It's about faith, forgiveness and a rock 'n' roll revival. WATCH: KID ROCK ADMITS EMINEM CRITICIZING TRUMP TESTED THEIR FRIENDSHIP The rocker said his new album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," blends Christian themes with high-energy rock and features a collaboration with his friend of nearly 40 years, Eminem, who has publicly criticized Trump. The "Cowboy" singer told Fox News Digital that Eminem's public criticism of Trump had tested their relationship, particularly after the rapper criticized the president in a performance at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards. "There's been moments when, yeah, friendships have been tested. With Eminem, it would probably be, you know, when he did the thing at the BET Awards, where he's just going hard in the paint against Trump," Kid Rock said. Kid Rock said he ultimately respected his longtime friend's right to express his views despite their political differences. "But you know what I mean? At the end of the day, I looked at it like, man, that's his truth. That's how he feels," he said. "I genuinely don't like people talking about my friends in a bad way, and I'm very quick to defend them, family and friends. But when you're in the political arena, that’s a whole different ballgame," he said. WATCH: KID ROCK CREDITS ERIKA KIRK'S FORGIVENESS OF HUSBAND'S ACCUSED ASSASSIN WITH TRANSFORMING HIS FAITH For Kid Rock, the Eminem collaboration carries a message beyond music. In the foreword to "Halfway 2 Jesus," he said he hopes their friendship serves as an example for people whose political differences have strained personal relationships. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "We differ politically and on other things, but we've stayed friends through it all," he wrote. "We hope that sets an example for people who've lost friends or stopped talking to family because they think differently." Kid Rock said his new album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," grew out of a deepening faith following the September 2025 assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The rocker said he attended Kirk's memorial with his son and was moved by Kirk's widow, Erika, who publicly forgave the man accused of killing her husband. "And when Erika got up there and forgave his murderer, about dropped me to my knees," he told Fox News Digital. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "It just brought tears to my eyes that someone could be that forgiving and I just started to become closer in my faith, pray a little bit more, pay attention to things around me." In the album's foreword, Kid Rock described the project as a blend of Christian messages and high-energy rock 'n' roll. "This is a collection of songs I'd want to hear at a Saturday night revival: people drinking beer, having a great time, and celebrating our Lord and Savior," he wrote. "Positive messages and a full-on rock concert." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Despite concerns the album could alienate some fans, Kid Rock said he accepted the risk. "Before I even started this album, I made peace with the possibility that it could kill my career or take me to heights unknown. I'm content with either," he wrote. Kid Rock's album, "Halfway 2 Jesus," is available now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad89d922b01e86071e0d4f9 Why stacking supplements without a blood test first can do more harm than good te 2026-10-21T11:10:10.403Z Why stacking supplements without a blood test first can do more harm than good Supplements are a daily wellness habit for many Americans – but experts warn more isn’t always better. Some common nutritional supplements include zinc for immune function, ashwaganda for stress relief, fish oil for improving heart health and magnesium for better sleep, among others that have gained popularity on social media. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Jim LaValle, a clinical pharmacist and metabolic medicine expert based in Texas, said that supplements should be balanced with other medications and medical conditions. AMERICANS ARE GIVING UP MULTIVITAMINS FOR A DIFFERENT DAILY HEALTH HABIT, STUDY FINDS "I've never met a supplement I didn't like under the right circumstances," he said. "There's some evidence around what it's doing in the body." While supplementing certain nutrients can be beneficial, the health expert warned that overdoing it can be "problematic." "A lot of people take one of everything and then stack peptides on top of it – and then they're going and doing 18 different things," he said. It's important to first assess what the body needs from an individualized approach, according to LaValle. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES For example, low magnesium has been associated with the development of metabolic syndrome. In that case, he said, taking a magnesium supplement could help to balance out levels. "We assume that if you eat healthy, you're going to get those nutrients. But are the foods we're selecting actually rich in those nutrients?" he questioned. LaValle recommends using supplements to address specific needs, starting with a blood test to pinpoint any deficiencies, rather than blindly treating symptoms. Low iron and ferritin are common among people complaining of fatigue, LaValle said, yet some may instead turn to supplements like ashwagandha or rhodiola in an effort to boost their energy. TAKING DAILY SUPPLEMENT MAY HELP PRESERVE MUSCLE AS YOU AGE — EVEN WITHOUT EXERCISE "They’re buying some kind of stimulant adaptogen to try to get their energy up," he said. "That’s pretty basic — you’re low in iron, and you never got a blood test." LaValle noted that the number of biomarkers measured is less important than how well the results are interpreted. After appropriate blood testing, the results can be used to identify "functional highs and lows" and help establish specific health goals, he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "If you're somebody who has a goal to get out there and get after it and do a Hyrox or an LT Games or a Tough Mudder, there could be supplements that would help improve your performance [or] reduce your risk of injury," LaValle said. "It doesn't mean you [have to] take them all the time." The expert reiterated that it’s easy to "overdo it," particularly with the influence of online health and wellness advice. "When people are getting barraged with marketing between social media and friends telling them, 'I did this and it worked,' they'll lean in and go, 'Hey, if two is good, four is better, and why not do 10?'" TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In one example, having low levels of certain nutrients, such as zinc, can disrupt key functions in the body, as zinc plays an important role in immune health, cell growth and metabolism. But supplementing with too much zinc can cause digestive distress and even copper deficiency, which can lead to anemia and other neurological problems, according to the NIH. "So having low zinc is not good, but you can overdo zinc," LaValle said. "You can overdo vitamin A. You can overdo vitamin D easily, and that could be potentially toxic if you're taking too much of it." People should talk with a doctor or pharmacist before starting or combining supplements, particularly if they take prescription medications or have underlying health conditions. Blood testing may also be appropriate before supplementing certain nutrients, experts advise. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad89d912b01e86071e0d4f0 DAN HOFFMAN: Grief can break your heart. Here's how to keep it from breaking your life te 2026-10-21T11:10:09.411Z DAN HOFFMAN: Grief can break your heart. Here's how to keep it from breaking your life Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius once said, "If thou art pained by any external thing, it is not this thing that disturbs thee, but thy own judgment about it." If there is one thing my sons and I learned from my late wife Kim's fight against cancer, it was how to distinguish between traumatic life events over which we have no control and the power we have to respond to them as we choose. A few weeks ago, my sons and I watched "White Room," a short introspective film directed by JT Rees. The film tells the story of 24-year-old Reese, who has tried for years to avoid dealing with his feelings over his older sister Joy's death. But grief has a way of lingering in our hearts while gnawing away at our inner peace. The movie is about sibling love and coming to terms with the loss of Reese’s older sister. 'DEADPOOL' STAR ROB DELANEY REVEALS HOW LOSING 2-YEAR-OLD SON CHANGED HIS APPROACH TO FAME "White Room" is based on JT's own life experience. When he was 9 years old, he lost his 12-year-old sister Jessie to brain cancer. My sons and I never met Jessie Rees, but we have bonded deeply with her family over shared grief from losing loved ones to cancer. And for years, we've been soothing our broken hearts by partnering with the Jessie Rees Foundation to support kids in the fight for their lives against pediatric cancer. CANCER TREATMENT DELAYS SURGE ACROSS US AS DOCTOR WARNS SYSTEM ‘NEEDS FIXING IMMEDIATELY’ We were always a close-knit family, but now it was the three of us, whom my late wife Kim lovingly called "my boys," facing the post-traumatic stress Kim's fight against cancer had left in its wake. That's why we identified so profoundly with JT's alter ego and protagonist Reese when Joy showed him how to process his sorrow by understanding it was not his fault. "I had cancer!" Joy screams. She comforts Reese and exhorts him never to give up. "It's OK to cry," Joy says. "I'll always be right here watching you. You know where to find me." AMANDA KLOOTS CONFRONTS BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT DATING AFTER LOSING A SPOUSE Joy encourages Reese to "Live your life. Promise me you'll try." Grief can paralyze us. But even if we have no control over the disease that took our loved one's life, we absolutely can make our own decisions about what to do about it. I honor Kim's memory by fulfilling the promise I made to her on her deathbed to do my best to ensure our sons live their lives to the fullest while carrying with them the grief of losing their mom to cancer when they were only 8 and 11 years old. SON WHO LOST FATHER IN 9/11 ATTACKS SHARES POWERFUL LESSONS 25 YEARS LATER: ‘I’M STILL HERE’ And so, on the day after their mom passed away, my sons went to school just as they had throughout Kim's fight against cancer, including her last few months in hospice. They expressed their sorrow with the help of a service dog and art therapy. They went to swim practice and played outside with their friends. They've never stopped doing the things that make kids' lives fun and meaningful. Long before my wife was stricken with cancer, I learned that lesson about resilience while serving overseas with the CIA in a Middle East war zone. Upon returning late one night to our overseas field station from leave, I was informed at the airport that one of the CIA's most decorated, courageous and brilliant paramilitary officers had been killed in action. We held a memorial service and never stopped carrying in our hearts the grief over our loss. But we also got right back to our counterterrorism mission and honored our fallen colleague's memory by relentlessly taking the fight to the enemy as he would have wanted. MIKE SARRAILLE: EXTORTION 17'S HEROES DIED ONCE. AMERICA MUST NEVER LET THEM DIE TWICE And therein lies the meaning of the CIA's Memorial Wall in the lobby of the Original Headquarters Building. Every time I walked into CIA Headquarters, I would look up at the stars on the wall commemorating our fallen heroes and repeat the same ritual when I departed at the end of the day, always deep in thought about honoring the legacy of those we lost. "White Room" is a must-see film, especially for anyone who has experienced loss over which they never had any control and suffered all the collateral damage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION My sons and I miss our Kim every day. But together we have learned how to discover and build resilience in our broken hearts. Do the work. Stay engaged. Don't run from your sadness. But let your grief shape how you honor the memory of the one you lost. And remember you're not alone. Your loved one is with you, an angel on your shoulders. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DANIEL HOFFMAN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad89d902b01e86071e0d4e7 Kansas soccer field crash raises red flags for former investigator who questions key theories te 2026-10-21T11:10:08.525Z Kansas soccer field crash raises red flags for former investigator who questions key theories "Law enforcement certainly needed to do a better job as to describing why these charges haven't been filed." Jamie Copenhaver, a former sheriff's detective in Florida who had worked with an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, is curious as to why law enforcement has been tight-lipped about the lack of charges in the horrific Kansas soccer field crash. A mother walked away with no charges after investigators say she drove onto the active field at Stryker Sports Complex where children and families were present – killing two and injuring several others. CHILD AMONG 2 KILLED AFTER VEHICLE DRIVES ONTO SOCCER FIELD AT KANSAS SPORTS COMPLEX It happened on Saturday; Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35, who were both from McPherson, were killed. The woman behind the wheel was released after being interviewed by investigators that day. Wichita Police said she was released "pending the results of toxicology testing and a mechanical examination of the vehicle." Police said in a statement Tuesday that they have interviewed nearly 50 witnesses, with more interviews ongoing.  "Investigators are also inspecting the truck, analyzing available vehicle data and continuing investigative work at Stryker Sports Complex," police said. "They are working closely with the Regional Forensic Science Center and awaiting official, peer-reviewed toxicology results." The driver remained at the scene and has been cooperative, they said. "Based on the information available Sunday morning, and after consultation with the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office, investigators did not have probable cause to arrest the driver. She was released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Her release does not represent a final determination about whether criminal charges are appropriate." LISTEN: KANSAS SOCCER FIELD DISPATCH CALL CAPTURES MASS-CASUALTY RESPONSE AFTER DRIVER KILLS BOY, MAN "We know that this case has captured the attention of people all over the country, and many of those people have strong opinions about the incident even though they do not have direct knowledge of what occurred," Chief Joe Sullivan said. "We recognize that the decision the law and constitution required us to make on Sunday morning may not be popular. We swear an oath to support the laws of the State of Kansas and the Constitution of the United States and no one in the Wichita Police Department takes that oath for granted." The driver had a valid driver’s license and no outstanding arrest warrants, police said.  They dispelled rumors circulating online, noting that the driver is not in the country illegally, has no documented criminal history, and no association with the Wichita Police Department, the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, or any other law enforcement agency.  Andrew Ford, a spokesperson for the Wichita Police Department, told TMZ that the driver was interviewed for several hours after the crash. He said she answered questions about what happened, according to the outlet. Ford told TMZ that police are investigating all possibilities about why this happened, including whether speeding, mechanical failure, or drugs or alcohol played a factor. Wichita police could not immediately be reached for comment. No information on the driver's medical condition at the time of the crash has been released. Copenhaver said it may be necessary for law enforcement to release information on the woman's physical health condition at the time of incident to "prevent conspiracy theories." "People need to know a little bit more transparency as to why this may have occurred," he said. Police said that the black pickup truck involved in the incident was going to undergo mechanical testing. Copenhaver said the black box will be able to give a better idea of whether something went mechanically wrong before the deadly crash. He said the data will reveal possible "contributing factors" like speed, whether she hit the brakes, timing of the braking, and how far the vehicle may have skidded. ACCUSED TEEN KILLER'S OWN DASHCAM COULD PROVE MURDER OF TWO GIRLS MOWED DOWN, LAWYER SAYS: 'NOT AN ACCIDENT' "It doesn't take that long, in my opinion, to download that data, have one of their experts go over it," he said. Copenhaver went on to say, "If there's an issue with that truck, that computer is going to alert the examiner or the expert that's looking at this data." 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns TEXAS WOMAN SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON, ANNUAL JAIL TIME DURING PROBATION FOR DEADLY DUI CRASH Copenhaver said in his experience results from alcohol-related DUI testing usually comes back within a day. FLORIDA WOMAN ACCUSED OF DUI CRASHES SUV INTO PARKED CAR, THEN MAKES BIZARRE PLEA TO POLICE CAUGHT ON CAMERA "If it's alcohol-related, they're going to know instantaneously," he said. He added, "Once that blood draw is taken, once it's ran through the machines [investigators] will be able to tell you if an individual is under the influence of alcohol." He said testing for other substances like hard drugs or medications can take significantly longer. Those require "specialty testing," he said. There is also a possibility that the woman may have been taking prescription medication, which could have impacted her driving, he said. Testing for that is "longer than that normal blood draw," he said. GOT A TIP? SEND US A TIP In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, the Wichita Police Department shot down questions circulating on social media about whether there was a law enforcement connection. "The Wichita Police Department is aware of false information circulating on social media regarding this investigation, including a rumor alleging that a Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office deputy was involved," the department said in part. "The Sheriff's Office has publicly addressed that allegation and identified it as false." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The department went on to say, "We ask everyone to be responsible with what they share, consider the harm misinformation can cause and allow investigators to do their work based on facts and evidence, not speculation." When asked by Fox News Digital about allegations of the driver's possible connection to law enforcement, the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office referred questions to the Wichita Police Department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad89b3a2b01e86071e0d478 Urban Meyer says Arch Manning has 'gone backwards' as noise grows surrounding starting job security te 2026-10-21T11:00:10.768Z Urban Meyer says Arch Manning has 'gone backwards' as noise grows surrounding starting job security Three-time national championship-winning head coach Urban Meyer knows what good quarterback play looks like, and he isn’t seeing it from Arch Manning right now. Texas has lost two straight games, Manning has struggled in each of them, and the noise in Austin has only grown surrounding the 22-year-old. Meyer said during a recent appearance on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich" that during Texas’ thrilling comeback win against Ohio State last month, Manning looked like the guy everyone thought he was going to be, but he has since regressed. "It's hard to believe we're here," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "His second half against Ohio State, particularly the last two drives, that looked like the guy that everybody talked about. He was phenomenal. But he’s gone backwards." Meyer said that last season, Texas didn’t have great wide receivers, which he believed was a viable excuse for Manning's struggles against tougher teams. This season, Manning has struggled despite having Cam Coleman and Ryan Wingo, two standout wide receivers, and Meyer thinks Manning should be benched. He cited Michigan as an example of how benching a quarterback can work. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "You saw coach Kyle Whittingham make the change at quarterback. Instant spark. They beat Penn State. We all know if they don't make that change, they lose to Penn State. So, I think they're at that inflection point right now," Meyer said. Longhorns backup quarterback KJ Lacey Jr. has taken more first-team reps, and Meyer said head coach Steve Sarkisian has to take reps away from Manning. "You got to start giving that guy reps and then at (that) point, it's going to be a really really difficult decision if he's going to make that decision to make a change, because I'm really worried about Texas. They look awful." After the Longhorns' loss to Florida on Saturday, they dropped from No. 12 to No. 19 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Texas’ schedule does not get any easier, as the Longhorns face No. 7 Ole Miss on Saturday night. 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In her latest off-court venture, the WNBA superstar debuted a new Xfinity commercial, joining forces with Sesame Street's most chaotic blue icon on a mission to bake the "Greatest Cookie of All Time." Honestly, a frantic puppet addicted to baked goods would still provide more spacing on the floor than what Clark dealt with all season. Hard to blame the girl for looking outside the locker room. WATCH: It is easily the best sports crossover with a fuzzy mascot since Grimace saved the Mets' season. The commercial leans straight into the "two GOATs" dynamic: Clark, who shattered every TV rating in WNBA history, and Cookie Monster, hunting down pastry perfection. While Angel Reese is grinding for a title in the WNBA Finals, Clark is clocking offseason commercial shifts. Between her $28 million Nike bag, a Wilson basketball line and spots for Gatorade and State Farm, corporate suits cannot get enough of her. Now she added Xfinity to the pile, playing baker next to a literal felt puppet. Electric. CAITLIN CLARK PASSES LEBRON JAMES IN JERSEY SALES, FURTHER EXPOSING WNBA'S MARKETING PROBLEM Clark just wrapped up a frustrating postseason run that ended with the Fever getting eliminated by A'ja Wilson and the powerhouse Las Vegas Aces. Advertisers know something the WNBA has yet to crack: anything Clark touches brings eyeballs. Now she's getting paid a fortune to hang out with a childhood icon. Not bad work if you can get it. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Caitlin's fans were hyped for the new ad: Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad88f812b01e86071e0d269 Former McDonald's exec spills the beans on why healthier menu favorite got the axe te 2026-10-21T10:10:09.662Z Former McDonald's exec spills the beans on why healthier menu favorite got the axe McDonald's is looking to expand its chicken offerings, including potentially bringing back grilled chicken sandwiches — a menu item the fast-food giant discontinued in 2020. At a September investor meeting, McDonald's executives discussed plans to expand the chain's chicken lineup, including grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps, as demand for protein options grows, according to Restaurant Dive. The renewed interest comes years after McDonald's pulled its grilled chicken sandwich from U.S. menus, raising questions about why the healthier offering disappeared in the first place. MCDONALD'S EXECUTIVE REVEALS SIMPLE MENU HACKS TO HELP CUSTOMERS PACK MORE PROTEIN INTO MEALS Chef Mike Haracz, who served as McDonald's manager of culinary innovation from 2015 to 2019, told Fox News Digital why the grilled chicken sandwich ultimately failed to make the cut — and whether it could find its way back to the menu. The reason was simple: Not enough customers were ordering it, Haracz said. "For many of the menu items at McDonald's, and this is true for any corporate chain restaurant, there is a certain sales threshold that means it will be profitable, and it makes sense to have in the restaurant," Haracz said. "Once [those] sales dips below a certain level, it does not make financial sense to keep it on the menu, as you will end up throwing away product." In 1993, McDonald's introduced a grilled chicken sandwich as a healthier menu offering, but it did not stand the test of time. MCDONALD'S BRINGS BACK POPULAR ITEM FOR SHORT TIME AS ONE STATE GETS A TREAT The sandwich consisted of a marinated skinless chicken breast filet, lettuce, tomato, sweet red onion, Monterey Jack cheese and an herb sauce, all piled on a bun, according to a 1993 press release about the menu item. McDonald's unveiled a more natural preparation of its grilled chicken in 2015, announcing on its website that it would be cooked using only canola oil, olive oil, and real spices and herbs. The chain revamped the sandwich that year, introducing the Artisan Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Ultimately, though, the grilled chicken sandwich lost its spot at McDonald's in 2020, when the chain also removed salads from its U.S. menus, according to Business Insider. In his role at McDonald's, Haracz formulated new menu items for U.S. locations. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER People looking for healthier options at McDonald's appreciated the grilled chicken offering — especially parents, Haracz noted, because while their kids might have been excited about eating a Happy Meal, the parents were not as interested. Like many other menu items, the grilled chicken sandwich was cooked on the flattop and held in the universal holding cabinets, or UHCs. Ultimately, it came down to simple dollars and cents. Space is valuable at McDonald's, Haracz noted, with each location organized to make every square inch profitable. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS If an item is taking up space but not making money, it's probably not going to last too long, he said. Consumer satisfaction played a big role, Haracz said, adding that he thinks the grilled chicken sandwich's flavor profile didn't always wow guests. "McDonald's also realized once it gets to a point, there may be menu cannibalization, [which] means instead of ordering Chicken McNuggets, I might order the chicken sandwich," Haracz said. "Well, if we take the chicken sandwich away, are they still going to order Chicken McNuggets or other items? Most likely they are." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Could the grilled chicken sandwich make a comeback? Haracz thinks it's possible. "I do think there's a chance it could come back because many chains are dealing with the fact that beef prices are rising, and a way to offset that is to offer a more affordable protein option, which would be chicken," he said. Haracz said he's not sure if there will be a renaissance of grilled chicken specifically.  "Certainly chicken items, in general, will be more popular, not only because of the beef prices, but also, that is a bigger profit margin if McDonald's develops it appropriately." Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad88f802b01e86071e0d260 OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush wanted to join ‘Titanic mythology’ when Titan sub imploded, friend claims te 2026-10-21T10:10:08.783Z OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush wanted to join ‘Titanic mythology’ when Titan sub imploded, friend claims OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush built the Titan submersible to implode on its dive to the Titanic wreck so he could become part of "Titanic mythology," a longtime friend claimed, saying it was a "mousetrap for billionaires." Karl Stanley, a commercial submersible expert and longtime friend of Rush, made the claim in author Matthew Gavin Frank’s new book, "Submersed: Wonder, Obsession and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines." "[Rush’s] ego was so big," Stanley told Frank, "he was willing to die and kill to be the pivotal character of this story. He wanted to go [die] at the wreck [of Titanic]. The more high-profile, the better. He didn’t just murder four wealthy people and get paid a cool mill to do it—they are all part of the Titanic mythology." TITAN SUBMERSIBLE WIDOW SAYS REMAINS OF HUSBAND AND SON CAME BACK IN WHAT LOOKED LIKE SMALL 'SHOEBOXES' The Titan lost contact with its support ship on June 18, 2023 while it was descending to see the Titanic wreckage in the North Atlantic, which sparked a multinational search. Debris was found four days later, and officials announced the Titan had imploded, killing all five people onboard: Rush, Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Hamish Harding, and Shahzada Dawood and his son, Suleman. Passengers paid up to $250,000 to be onboard the Titan. A U.S. Coast Guard investigation would later determine that the disaster was preventable. TITANIC SURVIVOR'S LIFE JACKET SELLS FOR OVER $900K AT AUCTION, FAR EXCEEDING PRICE EXPECTATIONS Frank wrote that Rush's ambitions went well beyond his own death, saying that the name Titan, which was borrowed from the doomed ocean liner in Morgan Robertson’s 1898 novel "Futility," was done intentionally. That novel features a fictional British ocean liner named "Titan" that strikes an iceberg, drawing a parallel to the fate of the Titanic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "According to Stanley, in order to extend, and to be a part of this larger story, Rush needed to compel more than just his own death, and he needed to knowingly fabricate a 'futile' vessel, costumed in a titanic name, as his murder weapon," Frank wrote. SEND US A TIP "You believe that Rush knew the sub was going to implode—actually intended it to—and that he killed everyone onboard, himself included, to best become part of the ongoing Titanic mythology?" Frank asked Stanley. "I know this is what happened," Stanley said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Stanley also alleged that "most everyone" who worked for OceanGate knew what would happen to the Titan, and "all of them are s------- their pants" after the implosion. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Brandi Young, a former federal and state prosecutor, told Fox News Digital that a first-degree murder charge would have been difficult to prove because Rush was risking his own life on the dive, saying a manslaughter charge would have been more likely. "There’d be an argument to be made that perhaps second-degree murder, showing just reckless, extreme disregard, something that’s heightened over manslaughter, that potentially might be an avenue," said Young. "You have a lot of direct evidence of just the pure recklessness of someone going forward with complete disregard for the other human life." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad88d292b01e86071e0d1fc DAVID MARCUS: The 5 factors that could decide Michigan's tight and ugly senate race te 2026-10-21T10:00:09.638Z DAVID MARCUS: The 5 factors that could decide Michigan's tight and ugly senate race The Michigan senate race between Republican candidate Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has turned into the marquee matchup of the 2026 midterm, both as a test of the far left’s ability to compete in middle America and as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s leadership. So what will tip the balance? While many of the basic factors of this contest have already been built in, such as El-Sayed’s disdain for Israel, and Rogers, somewhat qualified, support for the president’s policies, there are a few points emerging that could prove decisive in the final two weeks. MORNING GLORY: THE POLLS GOT MICHIGAN BADLY WRONG. NOW DEMOCRATS MAY FACE A BIGGER RECKONING Here are five factors that still could sway who some late deciders vote for, or whether they turn out to vote at all. Policy differences aside, Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed are very different people with very different temperaments, and voters Fox News Digital spoke with in Michigan could see, in the same temperamental attributes, either a positive or negative light. For example, Leon in Detroit, a city employee in his 40s who supported El -Sayed’s opponent Haley Stevens in the primary, said of Abdul, "He just comes off arrogant, like he’s talking down to everybody," but young voters I spoke with in Grand Rapids called this attitude, "confidence," and "assertiveness." DAVID MARCUS: WHY ABDUL EL-SAYED’S ANTI-BILLIONAIRE SCREEDS MAY NOT PLAY IN GRAND RAPIDS On the ground, one could almost describe the race as a Thanksgiving dinner in which Rogers is your calm, conservative, wealthy uncle and El-Sayed is the new college boyfriend who keeps talking about how terrible American capitalism is and why the football game on tv is toxic, Michigan voters must choose who they hope will be there next year.. LEE CARTER: 2026 ELECTION COULD ALL COME DOWN TO JUST ONE TYPE OF VOTER Back in August, when El-Sayed won a one point victory over Stevens, despite polls showing him up by double digits, it was the aggressive far left ground game, especially in semi urban areas like Dearborn, from groups like the Democratic Socialists of America that saved his bacon. FOX NEWS POLL: MICHIGAN VOTERS SPLIT BETWEEN EL-SAYED AND ROGERS As Tiffany Justice, Senior Advisor for Citizen’s Alliance told Fox News Digital, " Michigan elections are won at the margins, and the voters who decide them are working-class conservatives who agree with us but don't have a habit of voting. A TV ad won't get them there. A neighbor knocking on their door, looking them in the eye, and personally inviting them to the polls will." Rogers claims that the GOP ground game has been improving in the Wolverine State, and he better hope so, in fact the money men on the right might need to shift a bit from ads on screens to faces at screen doors. TRUMP CAMPAIGN INSIDER REVEALS STRATEGY BEHIND MIDTERM BLITZ THAT WHITE HOUSE HOPES PAYS OFF BIG You didn’t really think we could leave the president out of this, did you? El-Sayed has dared Trump to campaign with Rogers in Michigan, and Trump has decided to oblige him with a rally set for Sunday, October 25th, just a day after former President Barack Obama will rally with Abdul. MIKE ROGERS PRESSES CNN'S DANA BASH ON WHY THE PRESS IS 'EAGER' TO DEFEND ABDUL EL-SAYED Rogers, for his part, has distanced himself from Trump both on the conflict in Iran and on the Canadian tariff war, and notably has done so with no blowback from the commander in chief, a Trump rally will bring out much needed MAGA voters, but could it also alienate independent voters just days before the election. El-Sayed’s family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as his past statements in support of it, have become central to this race, even after Abdul’s hand-waving "sort of" disavowal of the group in a testy town hall exchange, and the backdrop to this issue is the pro Islamist riots in France. COULD FRANCE'S RIOTS HAPPEN HERE? EXPERTS SEE PARALLELS IN SOCIALISM, IMMIGRATION — AND KEY DIFFERENCES Americans, including voters in Michigan, are increasingly looking towards Europe, with its burning buildings in Limoges and trampling of free speech in London, as a warning of what happens when a nation has untrammeled immigration without assimilation. LIZ PEEK: TWO TROUBLED SENATE RACES COULD SPOIL DEMOCRATS' BLUE-WAVE FANTASY If these riots persist and get worse, both Rogers and El-Sayed will have to address them and the undertones will be clear as day to Michigan voters. On Wednesday, Rogers and El-Sayed will take the stage for their second and final debate, the first having been contentious, but arguably without a knockout blow for either man. The electorate is much more keyed in than it was on October 8th, when they first sparred, making this the biggest chance either side has to attract new votes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION How aggressive will El-Sayed be, and can he do it without voters like Leon thinking he is condescending? Can Mike Rogers keep his cool, and should he? In a race this close, one viral moment could make all the difference. With 2 weeks left to go, the Michigan senate race sits on a knife’s edge, and any of these 5 factors could tip it to one side or to the other. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad88ad02b01e86071e0d198 Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin te 2026-10-21T09:50:08.241Z Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin Russia has freed a retired U.S. teacher who was locked up on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. The Michigan man, Stephen Hubbard, had been sentenced in 2024 to almost seven years imprisonment. The Associated Press contributed to this report This is a breaking news story and will be updated Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad88acb2b01e86071e0d16e Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard te 2026-10-21T09:50:03.047Z Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad881752b01e86071e0d006 Trump's MOAB threat could put Iran's deepest bunkers in America's crosshairs te 2026-10-21T09:10:13.101Z Trump's MOAB threat could put Iran's deepest bunkers in America's crosshairs Take President Donald Trump’s threat on the MOAB seriously. The U.S. Air Force’s GBU-43 Massive Ordnance Air Blast weapon, nicknamed the "mother of all bombs," could figure prominently in any new airstrike plans targeting Iran. "The mother of all bombs is not nuclear," Trump said. "This is just an extremely large bomb. It’s like a tiny nuclear bomb, but the mother of all bombs is one big bomb, but it’s not nuclear." "I wouldn’t use nuclear. We don’t have to," Trump said. FRESH ACTIVITY EMERGES AT IRAN’S DEEPLY BURIED NUCLEAR SITE AS TRUMP WARNS IRAN NOT TO ‘GET CUTE’ He’s right. The U.S. has a range of precision weapons that can knock out any suspicious target in Iran, including the construction activity at Pickaxe mountain. Admiral Bradley Cooper, Commander, United States Central Command, has detailed knowledge of high-value Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps sites that could be MOAB targets. President Trump has said he won’t strike Iran prior to the mid-terms, but clearly he is looking at Central Command’s strike briefing charts in great detail. And he wants Iran to know it. Here are four reasons the MOAB is a formidable threat. Trump ordered the first use of a MOAB in Afghanistan in April 2017 The MOAB was dropped on April 13, 2017, on a cave complex in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. "There was no surprise," then-Secretary of Defense James Mattis said of the MOAB. "The battle was going on, and we were going to use what was necessary to break ISIS," he added. Mattis said he wasn’t going to waste time "digging into tunnels to count bodies"; CNN reported 94 ISIS fighters killed. Too big for U.S. bombers While America’s B-2, B-52 and B-1 bombers can easily carry the weight of the 21,000-lb. MOAB, the problem is the shape. The MOAB used in 2017 was too big to fit on the standard racks and rotary launchers in the bomber weapons bays. For the Afghanistan mission, the MOAB was loaded on a special cradle and slid out of the back ramp of an MC-130 while in flight. Don’t worry about the MC-130s. Yes, the basic C-130 is a cargo plane, but the Special Operations versions like the MC-130 are adapted for clandestine missions. This is also where air dominance over Iran comes in handy. The initial weeks of Operation Epic Fury knocked out Iran’s Russian-built integrated air defenses. Subsequent strikes by CENTCOM have prevented Iran from reconstituting their air defenses. MC-130s on a MOAB mission might also get help with electronic warfare and other attack suppression from the Space Force, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy carrier-based aircraft like the EA-18G, F-35C and E-2D. MOAB is a precision weapon The clue is the official designation of GBU-43 which stands for Guided Bomb Unit. Small drogue parachutes stabilize the MOAB upon release and then the satellite-guidance kit guides the bomb to the designated point of impact. MOAB is actually an air burst; earlier, smaller heavy air blast weapons were used in World War II and in Vietnam under the name "daisy-cutter." The theory behind an air burst is to maximize blast effect without muffling by the ground. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Built for the Iraq war The MOAB was built in great haste by the Air Force Research Lab just prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. At the time, reports suggested Iraq might have built large underground bunkers for dictator Saddam Hussein’s loyal troops. Saddam Hussein back in 1991 had famously taunted the U.S.-led Coalition about engaging in "the mother of all battles," which, of course, turned out to be the airpower-led victory of Operation Desert Storm. Trump’s decision to bring up the MOAB is all about keeping military pressure on the IRGC as the U.S. naval blockade squeezes their oil revenue. The MOAB would be an intimidation weapon for knocking out military targets. IRGC commanders would face major losses. And it’s also a reminder that the U.S. can carry out any military strike deemed necessary, to prevent Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon and stop their terrorism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad881742b01e86071e0cffd Gavin Newsom’s legislative minions just got a lesson in constitutional supremacy te 2026-10-21T09:10:12.359Z Gavin Newsom’s legislative minions just got a lesson in constitutional supremacy It is no surprise that a unanimous three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit just enjoined the blatantly unconstitutional attempt by the "No-Longer-So-Golden State" to impose restrictions on the ability of ICE and other federal agents to enforce federal immigration law. That panel was doing exactly what federal courts are supposed to do — uphold the U.S. Constitution. On October 14 in U.S. v. California, the court tossed the so-called "No Vigilantes Act" (NVA) onto the ash heap. This law was part of the state’s continuing effort to obstruct federal immigration enforcement, which has included relentless public attacks by the governor and state officials on federal agents just trying to do their job of enforcing the law. That includes noxious claims like Newsom likening them to the thuggish "secret police" of an "authoritarian" state. The NVA required any non-uniformed "federal law enforcement officer" operating in California to "visibly display identification" when carrying out federal law enforcement duties. A federal agent violating this requirement could be criminally prosecuted by the state. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS NEW YORK LAW BANNING ICE AGENTS FROM WEARING MASKS As the Ninth Circuit pointed out, the Supremacy Clause in Article VI makes the "Constitution, and the Laws of the United States…the Supreme Law of the Land." In other words, federal law not only overrides any state law to the contrary, but it requires what is called "intergovernmental immunity." Under "the intergovernmental immunity component of the Supremacy Clause…states may not directly regulate the Federal Government’s operations or property." The panel cites to a 1996 Ninth Circuit decision, Blackburn v. U.S., on this issue, but then points out that this basic legal principle — that states cannot interfere in federal functions — goes all the way back to one of the most seminal Supreme Court cases in our history, McCulloch v. Maryland (1819). "It is the very essence of Supremacy," said the Court in McCulloch, "to remove all obstacles to its action within its own sphere, and so to modify every power vested in subordinate governments, as to exempt its own operations from their own influence." That is why "States have no power … to retard, impede, burden, or in any manner control the operations of the constitutional laws enacted by Congress to carry into execution the powers vested in the General Government." California tried to argue that the NVA was constitutional because it did not "substantially burden" federal law enforcement. But the Ninth Circuit shot that down, too, saying any attempt by a state law to directly regulate "the conduct of the United States…is void irrespective of whether the regulated activities are essential to federal functions or operations, and irrespective of the degree to which the state law interferes with such functions or operations." What made this law even worse was its threat to criminally prosecute federal agents. This is especially ironic because California attempted to do with the NVA what the Supreme Court specifically told the state it couldn’t do 136 years ago in another seminal case, In re Neagle (1890), also cited by the Ninth Circuit panel. That decision reads like a Hollywood movie but also demonstrates just how bizarre state officials have acted in California for a long time, not just in today’s heated political arena. In re Neagle involved the state of California trying to prosecute a U.S. Marshal for murder. Marshall David Neagle was acting as a bodyguard for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Field, a job the U.S. Marshal’s Service still carries out today. He shot and killed the former chief justice of California’s state supreme court, David Terry, at a railway station in the San Joaquin Valley, after Terry tried to assassinate Field. Terry was known for his violent temper and apparently had a grudge against Field for a court decision involving the prior divorce of Terry’s current wife. DOJ DEMANDS SANCTUARY STATES END 'BLATANTLY UNLAWFUL' ANTI-ICE POLICY AS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH The Ninth Circuit quoted the Supreme Court’s opinion in Neagle that even the "most unquestionable and most universally applicable of state laws, such as those concerning murder, will not be allowed to control the conduct a marshal of the United States acting under and in pursuance of the laws of the United States." California couldn’t prosecute a U.S. Marshall then for doing his job, and it cannot criminally prosecute federal agents now who are "acting under and in pursuance of the [immigration] laws of the United States." End of story, end of case, end of unconstitutional state law. By the way, a second law enacted by California’s constitutionally ignorant legislators, the "No Secret Police Act," was already enjoined by a lower court for the same reason. That law made it a criminal offense for federal agents to wear "a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity." You know, the same agents who have been villainized, doxxed, followed home, harassed, run down by cars, and shot at by thugs who masquerade as protesters. As the Ninth Circuit correctly recognized, the lawlessness occurring in California is not limited to thugs. Perhaps some remedial courses on the Constitution for Governor Newsom and the California legislature may be in order. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad881732b01e86071e0cff4 ELI STEELE: California forces companies to mine the past for slavery's sins te 2026-10-21T09:10:11.613Z ELI STEELE: California forces companies to mine the past for slavery's sins Editor's note: This op-ed is part of a series by Eli Steele exploring White guilt in America and the West. Steele is the director of the newly released documentary essay, "White Guilt." See the film at WhiteGuiltFilm.com. I am a native Californian, and I will never get over the absurdity of seeing California and slavery in the same sentence. I believe I saw it for the first time during the height of the Black Lives Matter unrest. I remembered how I learned in my San Jose elementary school that California entered the Union in 1850 as a free state. Yet here we are again, this time with AB 2599, the Truth in Disclosure Act. On September 30, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the act into law. "This is a bill that requires large companies that operated before 1965 to search their records for ties to slavery going back to 1849 and then we make it public," Newsom said. "These are insurance policies on enslaved people. Human beings used as collateral, quite literally as collateral for loans." REPARATIONS ACTIVISTS CELEBRATE 'IMPORTANT VICTORY' AFTER NEWSOM SIGNS FIRST-EVER CORPORATE SLAVERY BILL I first learned about these atrocities as a child, and they made me understand how total the dehumanization of slavery was. This history should be learned, but there is something profoundly different about turning history into a legal obligation, sworn under penalty of perjury. This comes at a time when most California students, including Black students, are underperforming in reading and math. So why does Sacramento want to excavate corporate records from 1849 rather than fix the classrooms today? I believe the point of this investigation is not to discover more history, since we have historians for that, but to unearth confessions that can be commodified as grievances. To see why, you have to understand that White guilt is transactional. SMITHSONIAN SCREENING DISPUTE PUTS MUSEUM'S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSE VIEWS ON TRIAL: 'RIGHT KIND OF BLACK?' When I mention White guilt, many people tell me they feel none. Of course they don't. You cannot feel guilt for what you have not done. But, that is not White guilt. "White guilt doesn't have anything to do with actual feelings of guilt," my father, Shelby Steele, author, columnist and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow, says in our new documentary, "White Guilt." White guilt is the collective guilt that says all Whites must carry the sins of the slave masters and segregationists forever. Activists on the Left have leveraged this accusation for power since the 1960s, and it has produced a terror in many whites, the terror of being tied to this racist past. Those Whites, especially liberal Whites, want innocence most of all, the ability to say, "I am not like those racist whites." ELI STEELE: NYC ICE SHOOTING EXPOSES HOW WHITE GUILT ERASES PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Black leaders understood early on, as my father did in the 1960s, that Whites would do anything out of their deep, existential desire for innocence. That is what gives White guilt its transactional nature.  My father has said that White guilt is "quite literally the same thing as Black power." From Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton to Black Lives Matter, these leaders knew their power was in selling Black victimization. Whites bought innocence with everything from endless programs of dependency to lowered education standards. Both sides of this White guilt — Black power symbiosis get what they want, and that is the trap. ELI STEELE: THE TERROR OF BEING CALLED RACIST IS CRUSHING FREE SPEECH IN AMERICA In order to keep the lucrative White guilt grift alive, Black leaders have to keep Blacks locked into permanent victimhood, and Whites have to remain condemned as eternally guilty. As America continues to make racial progress, this symbiosis has moved further left, and further into the past, in search of more grievances. It was California’s reparations task force that demanded AB 2599. This new law applies to any company doing business in California that takes in more than $100 million a year worldwide and existed in some form by the end of 1964.  Once the legislature funds it, any such company will be legally bound to go through its records, and the records of its parent companies, subsidiaries and predecessors, back to 1849. It must report any findings that the company sold or leased slaves, used them as collateral for loans, or insured them. The first filings are due as early as January 15, 2029, and the records will be kept online indefinitely. Every filing will be a confession made under oath, and every confession becomes one more grievance on the public record, available to the activists for as long as the database exists. Newsom bought his own racial innocence by signing into law the demand that more Black victimization be found. Imagine if Newsom had refused to sign. He would have been blasted as the governor who protected the companies that exploited slaves.  Right there is the very terror that White guilt deploys to kill any reasonable objections. And the corporations on the target list will confess to the sins of their predecessors and buy their innocence with statements of regret and funding for programs and initiatives. None of them will risk the stigmatization that comes with fighting a slavery disclosure law. REPARATIONS ADVOCATES SLAM CASH COMPENSATION ‘HANDOUT’ LABEL, POINT TO PAST GOVERNMENT REMEDIES On the same day, Newsom vetoed a bill to exempt reparations payments from state income tax. Where there was no innocence to be gained, he refused to cost his state actual revenue. On the other side of the bargain are the sellers, and their product is Black victimization. The author of the bill, Democratic Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, told CalMatters which companies he expects to file. "I'm thinking agriculture. I'm thinking banking, insurance. I'm thinking anything in the financial sector." Then he said about what comes next. "Once the public has this disclosure and we have a full accounting of the impact, then it's up to us to decide what that means and what we're going to do about it." If that last line comes off as a threat, it is because it is. Bryan is telling these companies that once the grievance is documented, lawmakers will set the price of penance. And what this statement also reveals is that this is nothing more than a fishing expedition to find the crime to fuel the White guilt-Black power symbiosis. CALIFORNIA COUNTY APPROVES REPARATIONS PLAN AS NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICT 'BLACK THRIVING' EFFORT STALLS That is why the left will never let the White guilt — Black power symbiosis die out. Kristin Nimmers, policy and campaign manager for the California Black Power Network, told Fox News Digital that "a single check is not going to holistically repair our communities." She wants "a harm-based approach, so whoever was harmed should be entitled to that repair." The rest of us are chum in this transaction, Black children most of all. California released its new test scores on October 15. Only 33.7% of Black students met the state standard in English. In math, it was 21.5%. Our state is busy chasing the ghost of past crimes while ignoring the very crimes of miseducation taking place today. But the White guilt-Black power symbiosis never had any interest in doing the hard work of developing young minds into individual talents. Instead, this symbiosis will wait for the companies to report back on the sins of their predecessors, and then its elites will hold up the evidence as yet more proof that California and America are systemically racist.  The past will be dragged into the present as if no progress had ever been made, the accusation refreshed and sharpened for another generation. And worst of all, the Black children who needed a state that believed in their future will instead be told that the sins in that database, from 1849, are what has been holding them back all along. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ELI STEELE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8816e2b01e86071e0cfce In San Francisco, a Family Earning $325,000 Qualifies for Government Aid te 2026-10-21T09:10:06.009Z In San Francisco, a Family Earning $325,000 Qualifies for Government Aid With the A.I. boom driving up prices, the city is subsidizing child care for households with high incomes. Even with the help, families say they are struggling. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8816d2b01e86071e0cfc5 How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next Governor te 2026-10-21T09:10:05.194Z How a Democrat Positioned Himself to Be Alaska’s Next Governor As a mountaineer and extreme runner, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is thoroughly Alaskan, and thanks to Republican infighting and the state’s deep troubles, he just might win next month. 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Tickets start… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad86eb02b01e86071e0cc47 Maricopa County Transitioning 46 Election Sites During Early Voting te 2026-10-21T07:50:08.957Z Maricopa County Transitioning 46 Election Sites During Early Voting By Staff Reporter | Maricopa County is transitioning dozens of election sites while early voting is underway. The Board of Supervisors and Recorder entered an agreement to transition 46 election sites from the recorder’s office to the board by Election Day on November 3.  BOS Elections Dept presentation on 2026 general election “Transition Plan” The leadership teams from Recorder’s Office & Board of Supervisors agreed to Vacate the lawsuit rulings. 46 election sites will be transitioning from Recorder’s Office to BOS by Nov 3rd Election Day. pic.twitter.com/o6vCZTsAeP — Thomas Galvin: Maricopa County Brd of Supervisors (@ThomasGalvin) October 19, 2026 The board discussed the transfer during its informal meeting on Monday. It is the outcome of a settlement agreement between the county recorder and board to vacate court rulings in the former’s lawsuit against the latter over election roles and responsibilities. The 46 voting locations will be transitioned from early voting to emergency voting sites. The county aims to accomplish each site transition within 45 to 90 minutes. Scott Jarrett, director of elections for the county, said during Monday’s meeting that he was “very confident” that the county would experience a “smooth transition.”  Under the agreement, Jarrett said, the board and recorder won’t share election equipment. Jarrett said the transition of equipment and sites reflected best practices for chain of custody and security.   “The reason why we’re doing this is, not only was it part of the settlement agreement, but this is a principle that is established in business practices, in government,” said Jarrett. “So that’s one of the main reasons why we’re not sharing this equipment: it’s to adhere to the [principle of] least privilege[.]”  Ballot-on-demand printers, check-in stations, and corresponding cabling will be swapped upon transition. Only non-technical equipment will stay, like voting booths, signage, and tables.  Taylor Kinnerup, communications personnel for Supervisor Thomas Galvin, posted a statement claiming that this refusal to share was because the transfer of site equipment was required. The language of the agreement doesn’t include a requirement for transition and even supports shared equipment, as noted by Merissa Caldwell, EZAZ chairwoman. The agreement does state that the board was required to give the recorder ownership of early voting equipment, and that the board handles the procurement, deployment, and control of equipment and supplies.  The agreement also allowed for the board and recorder’s office to purchase early voting site equipment jointly.  Despite the arrangement that took place this week, the supervisors and recorder have not been operating on friendly terms. Some of the supervisors, including board leadership, attacked Recorder Justin Heap last week for adhering to federal policy and filing a complaint about suspicious activity witnessed on a ballot tabulation center livestream. Footage reflected two elections workers entering the tabulation center late at night to upload flash drives into elections equipment. The Federal Bureau of Investigation quickly investigated and cleared the workers of wrongdoing. The county also issued statements clarifying that the footage reflected authorized work updating ballot duplication system software and uploading election files. Days later, a voting location in Chandler had the settings for three ballot printers altered. The recorder’s office replaced the printers and sent them for forensic examination, and on that same day issued a press release notifying voters of the incident. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating but says it has so far found no evidence of election interference or a crime.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Maricopa County Transitioning 46 Election Sites During Early Voting first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad86c572b01e86071e0cb8a Lake Havasu City Council Candidate Q&A | Avoiding conflicts of interest te 2026-10-21T07:40:07.401Z Lake Havasu City Council Candidate Q&A | Avoiding conflicts of interest The general election is approaching, set for Nov. 3, with early voting well underway. Two Lake Havasu City Council candidates are vying for the final remaining seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad86c552b01e86071e0cb78 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Broken sidewalk sees quick fix te 2026-10-21T07:40:05.893Z 🚧 Havasu Tip List | Broken sidewalk sees quick fix Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad86a032b01e86071e0ca7e Biggs Leads Push To Expand Copper Production On Arizona Military Lands te 2026-10-21T07:30:11.191Z Biggs Leads Push To Expand Copper Production On Arizona Military Lands By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), alongside fellow Republican Congressmen Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) and Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), is urging the U.S. Department of War to explore opportunities to expand domestic copper production on military lands across Arizona. In an October 19 press release, Biggs announced that the three lawmakers sent a letter dated October 9, 2026, to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, requesting that the department identify opportunities for copper mining, processing, refining, and recycling on approximately 3.12 million acres of defense land under its management in Arizona. The lawmakers emphasized Arizona’s position as the nation’s leading copper-producing state, accounting for approximately 70% of all copper mined in the United States. With its extensive mineral deposits, skilled workforce, established infrastructure, and significant military presence, the state is positioned to play a central role in strengthening domestic mineral supply chains and reducing dependence on foreign sources. “Arizona has been blessed with an abundance of natural resources that are essential to America’s economic prosperity and national security,” stated Congressman Biggs. “For too long, our country has allowed unnecessary barriers and an overreliance on foreign supply chains to undermine our ability to produce the critical materials our military needs.” “Arizona already leads in copper production, and we have a tremendous opportunity to build on that strength. We should be looking at every responsible avenue to expand domestic production, unleash American industry, and ensure our military has a reliable supply of the resources necessary to defend our citizens and freedoms,” added Biggs. I'm urging the Department of War to identify opportunities to expand domestic copper mining, processing, refining, and recycling on the approximately 3.12 million acres of defense land under its management in Arizona. Arizona already leads in copper production, and we have a… pic.twitter.com/dGkH4IFOvH — Rep Andy Biggs (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) October 19, 2026 In their letter, the congressmen highlighted copper’s importance to military readiness, noting its widespread use in electrical systems, communications equipment, munitions, aircraft, naval vessels, and military installations. The lawmakers also cited three executive orders aimed at strengthening domestic mineral production and national security. These include Executive Order 14220, which identified copper as essential to national security, Executive Order 14241, which directed efforts to accelerate domestic mineral production, and Executive Order 14415, signed July 20, 2026, which established a policy prioritizing domestic and allied sources for critical materials used by the military. The letter requests that the Department of War identify suitable military lands in Arizona for copper and other critical mineral development while ensuring that any proposed activities remain consistent with military training, testing, and operational readiness requirements. Additionally, the lawmakers asked the department to evaluate existing federal authorities, programs, partnerships, and investments that could accelerate domestic mineral production and processing, while identifying potential legislative changes Congress could consider. Biggs, Gosar, and Crane also requested a briefing within 90 days outlining potential development sites, available resources, and any outstanding infrastructure or permitting requirements. “Arizona has the resources, workforce, infrastructure, and military presence to play a central role in securing America’s copper supply,” the lawmakers wrote. “We urge the Department to put these assets to work.” The congressmen argued that expanding domestic copper production and processing would strengthen the nation’s defense supply chain, create opportunities for American workers, and reduce reliance on foreign mineral suppliers. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Biggs Leads Push To Expand Copper Production On Arizona Military Lands first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad867a92b01e86071e0ca16 Democrat Veteran Credits Ciscomani With Putting People Over Politics te 2026-10-21T07:20:09.848Z Democrat Veteran Credits Ciscomani With Putting People Over Politics By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani’s (R-AZ-06) reelection campaign released a new advertisement last week featuring an injured combat veteran who identifies himself as a registered Democrat and credits the congressman with speaking up on his behalf. In the advertisement, the veteran describes seeking assistance from Ciscomani. “I’m an injured combat veteran. I wish you could hear my desperation, my frustration, what’s happened to me,” he says. “I am a registered Democrat, but I chose to reach out to him because I was at the end of my rope.” Chris is an injured combat veteran. He’s also a registered Democrat. When he had nowhere else to turn, he called my office. We answered. And we delivered. I work for EVERYONE in #AZ06. No party lines. No politics. Just people and results. WATCH. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/WhaPD55zNN — Juan Ciscomani (@JuanCiscomani) October 15, 2026 Chris credits Ciscomani with advocating for him. “He has spoken out for me, spoken up for me. He definitely put me as a person over politics,” he says. The campaign identifies Chris as a resident of the Sixth District. The advertisement does not specify the underlying case or describe a particular benefits decision or other outcome. “This is what public service is supposed to look like,” Ciscomani said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican, a Democrat, or an independent. If you’re a resident of AZ-06, especially a veteran who served this country and needs help, my office will show up for you.” Ciscomani is seeking reelection against Democrat JoAnna Mendoza in Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District, which includes portions of Pima, Pinal, Cochise, and Graham counties and all of Greenlee County. In an endorsement announcement in July, the campaign listed 11 current and former county supervisors supporting Ciscomani. The Democratic endorsers included former Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson, Graham County Supervisor Paul David, and Greenlee County Supervisor David Gomez. Greenlee County Supervisor Will Wearne was identified as an independent. The new advertisement’s focus on veterans follows legislative efforts involving education benefits, health care, and homeownership. Ciscomani’s congressional office says nearly 80,000 veterans live in the district and that four veteran-focused bills he led passed the House during the current Congress. Among those measures is the Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act, H.R. 1458, which the House passed Feb. 2, 2026. The legislation would expand access to qualifying certificate and technical training programs through the GI Bill, including certain programs offered in a hybrid format. The measure also addresses protections for National Guard and Reserve students called to active duty during a semester. Ciscomani’s office said it would allow eligible students to receive grades for substantially completed coursework rather than having to repeat it. Ciscomani also co-led the VA Home Loan Affordability Act, H.R. 8532, with Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI). An announcement from Ciscomani’s office in May described the proposal as an effort to remove barriers in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ home loan process, particularly for veterans in rural communities. The campaign additionally cited Ciscomani’s work on the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. His office announced its signing into law in January 2025, describing the legislation as a package of improvements to veterans’ health care and benefits. Beyond legislation, Ciscomani’s office reported in May that it worked with the VA to reopen a Vet Center Outstation in Sierra Vista, providing mental health care and other resources at no cost to veterans. During that district work period, Ciscomani also visited the Northwest VA Clinic with VA Secretary Doug Collins and met with veterans and service organizations. “I am here to serve everyone in the district, regardless of party,” Ciscomani said. 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 Democrat Veteran Credits Ciscomani With Putting People Over Politics first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad860a12b01e86071e0c904 Alabama governor commutes death sentence as doubts emerge about evidence in murder conviction te 2026-10-21T06:50:09.367Z Alabama governor commutes death sentence as doubts emerge about evidence in murder conviction Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, commuted the sentence of a death row inmate on Tuesday after the current Jefferson County district attorney and several former judges and prosecutors raised concerns about his conviction. The governor said she was commuting Toforest Johnson’s death sentence to life in prison without parole. Johnson, who has long maintained his innocence, was convicted in the 1995 murder of Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff William Hardy. He remains incarcerated at the Holman Correctional Facility. "When presented with Mr. Johnson’s case, I had concerns there was not enough direct evidence to carry out the most serious punishment, death," Ivey said in a statement. "My decision is not a determination of innocence, but a recognition that the circumstances of this case justify commuting his death sentence to life imprisonment, without possibility of parole." Ivey has commuted the death sentences of three death row inmates since she became governor in 2017. She has also overseen 27 executions during her tenure, which will end in January because she is term-limited and cannot run for re-election. GOP GOV DEWINE URGES OHIO TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY, SAYS IT IS NO LONGER A DETERRENT The governor spared his life despite Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall urging her last week to reject the clemency request and "respect the jury's decision" and the rulings of the courts reviewing Johnson's case. On July 19, 1995, Hardy was shot twice in the head as he was working off-duty security outside a hotel in Birmingham. Johnson said he was on the other side of the city when the shooting happened. One of Johnson’s attorneys, Ty Alper, said he and his client are grateful to Ivey for "diligently reviewing Toforest’s case and taking action to spare an innocent man from execution," but added that they will continue to fight to overturn the conviction. "Toforest Johnson is innocent. Now it is up to the courts to overturn his conviction and grant him a new trial. We will keep fighting until he is home with his family," Alper said in a statement. LAWYERS, EXPERTS URGE TENNESSEE GOVERNOR TO COMMUTE CHRISTA PIKE’S SENTENCE AFTER BOTCHED EXECUTION Johnson's attorneys have waged a yearslong legal battle to secure a new trial. His push for a new trial has received national attention and attracted widespread support, including from prominent lawyers, such as the original prosecutor in his case, as well as celebrities such as Kim Kardashian. Several former judges and prosecutors have joined supporters seeking a new trial for Johnson over questions about his conviction. Former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley, former Chief Justices of the Alabama Supreme Court Sonny Hornsby and Drayton Nabers and other former judges and prosecutors have submitted briefs or written editorials backing a new trial. Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr, who was elected in 2018, is among those who have backed Johnson’s call for a new trial. In 2024, Carr wrote in a court filing that the "evidence in this case has unraveled over 20 years." Carr said that credible alibi witnesses place Johnson in another area at the time of the shooting. He also said there are multiple reasons to doubt the key prosecution witness, who "claimed she overheard Johnson confess to the murder on a three-way phone call on which she was eavesdropping." LONGEST-SERVING US PRISONER DIES AT 101 AFTER ESCAPING DEATH PENALTY 8 TIMES The woman testified during Johnson's 1998 trial that she was eavesdropping on a phone call when she heard a man she believed was Johnson admitting to the shooting. She received a $5,000 reward in 2001 for her assistance in the case. Johnson’s lawyers said that the state withheld evidence of monetary incentive for her testimony. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84de32b01e86071e0c1f4 Bulldogs take part in NAIC Championship te 2026-10-21T05:30:11.106Z Bulldogs take part in NAIC Championship By K. Conner On Oct 17, the Winslow Bulldog cross country teams traveled to Page to compete in the 3A North and NAIC Championship. In the 5000-meter varsity girls race Winslow would take fifth with 114 points. Winslow team results include Sonway Masayesva in second place with a time of 20:49.1. Lilyana Jones, 21st, with a time of 22:35.9. Naomi Yazzie, 25th; Emiah Yazzie, 30th; and Kyleigh Hosteen, 40th. In the 5000-meter varsity boys race Winslow would take sixth place with 157 points. Winslow team results include Juelz Soke in eighth place with a time of 17:11. Jerron Jordon, 37th, with a time of 19:05. Hehiwalani Tsosie, 38th, with a time of 19:11.8. Colby Jesus, 40th, with a time of 19:17.2 and Montrell Masawytewa, 53, with a time of 21:03.6. In the 5000-meter open girls race there were no team results given. Winslow runners included Andriel McMillan in third place with a time of 26:19.8 and Zoey Tutsi, 13, with a time of 32:08.8. In the 5000-meter open boys race Winslow would take third with 60 points. Winslow team results include Tylin Nez in sixth place with a time of 20:42.6. Terron Manuel, 14th, with a time of 22:43.8. Hunter Albert, 16th, with a time of 23:26.4, Michael Wathogoma, 19th, with a time of 24:41.1 and Dallas Benally, 23rd, with a time of 26:07.5. The post Bulldogs take part in NAIC Championship first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84de22b01e86071e0c1eb Lady Bulldogs come up short in last week’s games te 2026-10-21T05:30:10.261Z Lady Bulldogs come up short in last week’s games By K. Conner On Oct. 13, the Lady Bulldogs hosted the Monument Valley Lady Mustangs of Kayenta. The match would go four sets to determine the victor. In the first set the Bulldogs would start off strong and maintain the lead to take the set, 25-23. In the second set the Mustangs would show why they are rated in the top 10 in the state, winning 25-13. In the third set both teams would keep each other on their toes with long volleys taking place to get each point and Monument Valley on top 25-19. In the fourth set the Mustangs would dominate 25 Winslow 10. Winslow stats include 7 aces led by Kassidy Belone with 3; 28 kills led by Amiah Nez with 9; 103 attacks led by Belone with 37 and Amiah Nez with 34; 56 digs led Belone with 13, Amiah Nez 11 along with Kylin Nez and Brielle Becenti each with 10 Digs; and 28 assists led by Amorita Espinoza with 11. On Oct. 14 the Lady Bulldogs hosted the Lady Scouts of Window Rock at Senior Night. The senior players honored were Captain Brielle Becenti, Amorita Espinoza, Alana Francis along with Alani Web, and managers Shyonn Begay, Stella Nam and Cham Panana-Zaragoza. The match would be a wild one going all five sets to determine the winner. In the first set the Scouts would keep it close but the Bulldogs prevailed 25-22. In the second set the Scouts would lead early but the Bulldogs would step up and take it back. Window Rock 15 Winslow 25. In the third set the Scouts would keep the Bulldogs at bay to take the set, 25-16. In the fourth set the Lady Scouts would again take the set, 25-18. It would be the fifth set that would keep everyone on the edge of their seats with both teams leaving everything on the court they had and going to extra points but Window Rock took the set, 19-17. Winslow stats included 18 aces led by Taylor Rios with 5; 54 kills led by Amiah Nez with 23; 181 attacks led by Amiah Nez with 71 and Kassidy Belone with 42; 103 digs led by Belone with 27; and 53 assists led by Amorita Espinoza with 23 and Kylin Nez with 20. The post Lady Bulldogs come up short in last week’s games first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84de12b01e86071e0c1e2 Lobos secure eighth win of the season te 2026-10-21T05:30:09.432Z Lobos secure eighth win of the season By Greg Perkins Another week, another easy win for top-ranked Snowflake. Hosting 12th-ranked Eastmark, the Lobos started slow, leading just 7-3 at the half, but they found their stride in the second half, scoring 28 unanswered points and securing their eighth win of the season. Snowflake’s first and only score in the opening half came off a Zander Alcantar interception, giving the Lobo offense a short field to work with.  Brenner Green broke free for a 30-yard run to the Firebird six-yard line. On the next play, Jacob LaDuke ran in the final six yards, making it 7-0 after McCoy Norton’s point-after kick.  Both teams traded punts and possessions throughout the rest of the first quarter and most of the second until late in the half.  In the final minutes of the half, Eastmark moved inside Snowflake’s 10-yard line before the Lobo defense held them to a 25-yard field goal, making it 7-3 at the break.  Jacob LaDuke scored on a 14-yard run on Snowflake’s second possession of the third quarter, making it 14-3. Green extended the lead on their next possession, scooting in from 35 yards away to make it 21-3 with Norton’s kick. Norton booted an impressive 48-yard field goal early in the fourth, moving the lead to 24-3.  The Lobo defense put the final points on the board when Colter Willis intercepted a Firebird pass and returned it 55 yards for the pick-6, making the final score 31-3.  Snowflake didn’t have much success through the air as LaDuke completed just 3 passes for 28 yards. However, they did most of their damage on the ground. Green carried it 16 times for 146 yards and one score. LaDuke had 12 rushes for 55 total yards, finding the end zone twice. Otto Mills had 12 yards, and Maverick Greer had one 6-yard run.  Edge Bryant had one 21-yard reception. Eli Willis caught one for 4 yards, and Colter Willis had one 3-yard grab.  This week, the Lobos, now 8-0, will play their penultimate regular-season game on the road at Mesquite. The Wildcats are 4-4 and come in off a 45-44 win over Combs last week. Once again, on paper, the Lobos are just the much better team and should easily move to 9-0 with only one game left in the regular season.  Looking ahead, that one game will be at Arcadia on Oct. 30. The Titans are 7-1, having won seven straight games. They also handed the Lobos their only regular-season loss last year, winning the 4A Desert Sky Region in the process. The post Lobos secure eighth win of the season first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84de02b01e86071e0c1d9 Wildcats fall to Mogollon, 42-28 te 2026-10-21T05:30:08.569Z Wildcats fall to Mogollon, 42-28 By Greg Perkins   The Wildcats put together a nice season this year, going 6-3 through the regular season before falling to Mogollon in Friday night’s regular-season finale. Joseph City put together a strong season this year, marking their first winning campaign since 2022. The seventh-ranked Wildcats fell to fifth-ranked Mogollon, losing 42-28. With the final score only being a two-score difference, the Cats head into the 1A state playoffs with a little momentum.  As the seventh seed, they will host 10th-seeded Salome this Friday night. The two teams met in week three, when the Wildcats prevailed 48-12 in Salome. With this game being in Joseph City, fans can expect the Cats to cruise into the second round, where they will face a much more formidable foe in second-seed Hayden.  Salome enters Friday’s game with a 5-4 record and is in the midst of a four-game winning streak, scoring 66 points in each of its last two victories.  Joseph City, barring a letdown, should advance to face second-seeded and unbeaten Hayden, which received a first-round bye. The post Wildcats fall to Mogollon, 42-28 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84ddf2b01e86071e0c1d0 Bulldogs go against the Sand Devils, falling 31-0 te 2026-10-21T05:30:07.583Z Bulldogs go against the Sand Devils, falling 31-0 By K. Conner On Oct. 16, the Winslow Bulldogs hosted the Page Sand Devils at their homecoming game and despite best efforts, the game ended in a shutout for the Bulldogs. In the first quarter the Sand Devils would first get on the board when Cole Tate kicked a field goal. In the second quarter Sand Devil Lorin John would score on a 70-yard punt return point after good, making the halftime score Page 10, Winslow 0. In the third quarter Sand Devil Braylon Rupp would score on a 24-yard pass run. Late in the quarter the Sand Devils would score on a 1-yard carry by Nikyah Lehi for a third quarter score of Page 24, Winslow 0. In the fourth quarter the Sand Devils would score for the last time when Rupp would get a 20-yard interception touchdown for a final score of Page 31, Winslow 0. The Bulldogs did get the fans on their feet with several plays. At the start of the game Noah Quinones would recover the kick-off fumble by the Sand Devils. Later in the quarter Drew Despain would also get a fumble recovery. In the second quarter Cayden Vigil would prevent the Sand Devils from scoring when he got an interception in the end zone. Bulldog kicker Tucker Conatser would get his punt blocked but then recover it himself, giving the Bulldogs a new set of downs. Marquez Romero would give the Sand Devil quarterback a hard time sacking him numerous times throughout the game. Tom Manning IV, a freshman quarterback, got to show off his arm late in the game also. The Winslow Bulldogs will be back in action on Oct. 23, when they travel to Ganado to take on the Hornets. The post Bulldogs go against the Sand Devils, falling 31-0 first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b8d2b01e86071e0beb8 Navajo County continues to discuss renewable development te 2026-10-21T05:20:13.343Z Navajo County continues to discuss renewable development By Talaina Kor During the Navajo County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the board received a follow-up presentation by BluEarth Renewables US regarding its proposed utility-scale wind development project known as Papermill Wind LLC submitted, which would be located northwest of Snowflake. The project overview revealed 85 turbines and up to 340 megawatts (MW) of generation and 500 MW of battery storage. Up to 48 of the wind turbines would be on private land and up to 37 would be on state land. “Our team has carefully reviewed the comments and questions raised, revisited key aspects of the project design, and prepared a detailed response package that was submitted to the county last week,” stated BluEarth Renewables Project Development Director Keaton Lever. Lever explained how the project either meets or exceeds requirements outlined by the county pertaining to open safe spaces, land use and appropriate setbacks from residential and recreational lands. It was also noted the project does not overlap with Snowflake’s identified growth areas. “The presence of wind development has not, and based on the current plan, will not prevent the town from identifying and advancing future employment, residential, commercial or growth opportunities,” Lever added that they have made attempts to contact Snowflake to address concerns raised, but those offers were declined. According to Lever Arizona state land does not have use designations, “but evaluated proposals on a case-by-case basis.” He continued by referring to the county’s rural residential designation, stating, “The rural residential designation is not a zoning, but a guideline intended to preserve large rural properties similar to what currently exists, and the project supports this goal by preserving ranching activities and rural space. The designation in no way is to prohibit renewable energy.” Adding that the comprehensive plan specifically identifies the area north of Sitgreaves National Forest as “the county’s most suitable location for utility scale wind development.” It was also noted by Brianna Gries, a project developer with Blue Earth Renewables, that setbacks were increased and areas removed in response to community and county feedback. “Now only 1.6 linear miles of project boundary are directly adjacent to the national forest.” After providing responses to community concerns, Supervisor Jason Whiting responded that he appreciated that follow up but still had concerns in regard to compatibility with the comprehensive plan and proximity to residential areas. Eight county residents spoke in opposition of the project, and one resident spoke in favor. During call to the public for items not on the agenda, Aaron Peterson also spoke against the idea of renewable energy entering the county. Donna Wastchak spoke about election conduct in the county. The board adopted a resolution granting a Navajo County Highway Easement extinguishment for a portion of an unnamed and undeveloped road in the White Mountain Lake area. The board also approved a recommendation for the Department of Liquor Licenses & Control to approve a liquor license application from Maria Danille Burgess for Circle K, located at 1581 Mainline Road in Heber. The application is for a 009 Liquor Store Location Transfer license. A public hearing was held prior to the recommendation, during which no one spoke. The board approved the consent agenda with the exclusion of the minutes from the Sept. 22 meeting, as requested by county resident Brent Meyer. Meyer made comments on how a vote was conducted by the board, which had but it was realized that the issue he had was from a meeting two meetings prior on Sept. 8. Following his comments, the board approved the minutes. In other business, the board: * Approved the Northeastern Arizona Local Workforce Development Board shared governance agreement (SGA). Changes to the SGA were made to correct numbering and sequencing only. No substantive language or verbiage was changed. * Approved notification of negotiated local levels of performance for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I-B Programs for Program Years 2026 and 2027. Per the SGA, the Local Workforce Development Board and staff are responsible for completing the performance measure negotiation process. The negotiated performance measures were adjusted downward to provide the local area an opportunity to improve performance and establish appropriate performance expectations during the transition to the new Title I-B service provider. * Approved of a memorandum of understanding with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management for cooperative removal and treatment of invasive Siberian elm within the Navajo County right-of-way in the Juniper Ridge area and authorize the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement on behalf of Navajo County. * Approved a letter of support for Arizona Public Service for conversion of the Cholla Power Plant to natural gas generation. * Approved contracts signed by the county manager/assistant county manager for professional services with Nicklaus Engineering, Inc. for cost-construction sound monitoring for West Camp Wind Farm. This cost will be reimbursed based on a condition of the special use permit. The developer is in agreement that the contract price will be fully reimbursed. * Approved the statement of work re-entry program modernization project agreement between Kyndryl and Navajo County for the building, configuration and management of a statewide cross-system, recidivism tracking database that will support all counties in identifying people with social determinants of health, mental health and substance use disorders, aiming to link them to care to prevent them from re-offending. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the period available for completion of the Re-Entry Implementation Services described. This amendment applies only to the project implementation services and does not modify or extend any managed services term. The revised end date is November 30, 2026, from the original of July 31, 2026, with no fiscal or other changes. * Approved an amendment to extend the website development, hosting and maintenance contract with CivicPlus, LLC for one additional year to Jan. 23, 2028. * Approved an amendment to extend the delivery and application of magnesium chloride contract with Desert Mountain Corporation for one additional year to Nov. 17, 2027, and increases the prices by 4%. Funds are budgeted in the FY26/27 budget under road maintenance. * Approved naming an existing unnamed road in the Overgaard area to “Beargrass Court” (East-West) in Section 32, Township 12 North, Range 17 East in District IV. * Approved a budget modification for the Arizona Attorney General Re-Entry appropriations monies. The overall budgeted amount requires no update. * Approved an award of funds in the amount of $24,819 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of overtime, employee related expenses, and the purchase of eight Talon directional mounted radar systems. * Approved an award of funds in the amount of $21,600 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to the Sheriff’s Office for overtime and employee-related expenses for the purpose of impaired driving enforcement. * Approved an award of funds in the amount of $340,266 from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission to the Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of a BRASSTAX Acquisition Station for three years, a Matchpoint Analysis Station for three years, four Nighthawk user licenses for three years, a PAG800 stereo zoom microscope, and salary and employee related expenses for a property and evidence tech. This specialized equipment will aid the sheriff’s office and other local law enforcement agencies with firearm-related criminal investigations.  * Approved the amendment of the termination date to the Border Fencing and Technology grant to June 30, 2027, from Sept. 30, 2027. * Approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) between the City of Holbrook and Navajo County for interim building plan review and inspection services. The agreement shall be in effect for a period of one year. * Approved a request for $2,500 in funds from Arizona Anti-Racketeering Fund to support the Show Low Youth Recreation and Sports Foundation. Convening as the Navajo County Jail District, the board: * Approved an amendment to the inmate food services contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. to extend for one additional year to Nov. 3, 2027, and implementing the third-year pricing per the contractor’s proposal. * Approved an amendment to the Navajo County Jail Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program contract to extend for one additional year to Dec. 9, 2027. Convening as the Navajo County Public Health Services District (NCPHD), the board: * Approved an amendment to an IGA with the Arizona Department of Health Services for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Overdose Data to Action in States program to correct the contract begin date, which had inadvertently been changed in a prior amendment. The amendment also revised the scope of work, including program tasks and contact/reporting information; establishes the new budget period of Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2027; and updates the required federal funding exhibit for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The revised FY27 price sheet establishes a cost-reimbursement budget not to exceed $83,635 for Sept. 1 to Aug. 31, 2027. The budget includes personnel, employee-related expenses, travel, operating expenses and indirect costs. * Approved the Arizona State Opioid Response (SOR) IGA between the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and NCPHD. NCPHSD receives $138,637 annually in SOR funding to support the Overdose Fatality Review and Case Management components. * Approved a grant agreement between the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) and NCPHSD. The FY27 grant award is $23,112 to strengthen the district’s child passenger safety program and improve the use of occupant protection devices throughout Navajo County. Grant funding supports community car seat education, Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) certification and retention, and purchasing child restraints for eligible families who might otherwise lack access to an appropriate car seat. The majority of the funding is allocated to purchasing child restraints for eligible Navajo County families. * Approved an amendment to the Immunization Services IGA between ADHS and NCPHSD. The amendment updates the budget period to July 1, 2026-June 30,2027.  The board convened as the Navajo County Flood Control District, with Supervisor Fern Benally opposing the convening, stating “My roads are not being fixed by the county or helping at all.” While convening as the Navajo County Flood Control District, the board: * Approved an amendment to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodruff Drainage Improvements Final Design Professional Services contract provides for additional design services to complete the Woodruff Drainage Improvements Final Design Project. This amendment adds an alternative assessment for storm drain and ditch alignments in regard to trees and fences located in the construction area. The amendment also provides construction engineering services during the construction of the project. This amendment increases the contract by a not-to-exceed amount of $23,990, resulting in a revised total contract amount of $192,645. Supervisor Benally voted against. * Approved contracts signed by the county manager for Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc and Navajo County Flood Control District for Linden drainage improvement scoping study at State Route 260 and School House Lane. Supervisor Benally voted against. * Awarded the Drainage Mitigation for Linden Trails contract to Mountain High Excavating, LLC. Vice-Chair Dawnafe Whitesinger, who was attending by phone, lost contact and was unable to vote on this item. The post Navajo County continues to discuss renewable development first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b8c2b01e86071e0beaf Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza te 2026-10-21T05:20:12.598Z Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza Photo by Shawn White Holbrook Police Chief Nathan Christensen (right) introduced the department’s newest officer, Eddie Corrales (left), who came from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office after three years at the county jail. By Shawn White During the Oct. 14 Holbrook City Council meeting and convening as the Board of Adjustment, the council voted without opposition to grant a variance sought by Texas Republic Signs LLC of Houston on behalf of Allsup’s at 1702 and 1704 W. Hopi Drive, where a gas station and travel center is planned at the Interstate 40 interchange. City code caps freestanding signs in the C-2 commercial district at 36 feet and 300 square feet, while the approved sign will stand 125 feet with 865.28 square feet of sign face. City Planner Kevin Auster said staff took no position but that the council had to find a hardship tied to the property itself. The applicant’s drive survey showed a rock landform east of the site blocks westbound drivers’ view of any shorter sign until they are nearly at the off-ramp and Justin Mayberry of Texas Republic Signs said the site also sits at least 50 feet below the interstate. Pacheco asked what happens if the sign goes up and the store never opens and Mayberry said signs go in about three months before opening, are not powered until the building is turned over and can be covered in the meantime. The approval limits electronic displays to fuel prices, bars off-premises advertising, requires plans stamped by an Arizona-registered engineer and extends the deadline to finish construction from six months to 24 months. Convening as council, two of four events in a proposed addendum to the city’s agreement with the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce and tabled the other two. Resolution 26-24 would make the chamber lead organizer of the Parade of Lights, the Fourth of July Parade and Games, Happy Holbrook Activity Days and the New Year’s Eve Tumbleweed Drop, with $1,500 in city reimbursement for each, or $6,000 a year. Mayor Kathleen Smith said the chamber has always run the Parade of Lights and that the contractor the city has paid to run the Tumbleweed Drop the past two years is willing to hand it over. She proposed pulling Happy Holbrook Activity Days, saying the April celebration has been a city event since its inception and that staff already have events planned for the month. Smith said the chamber hopes to stage a full Fourth of July parade and festival downtown. Councilmember Teri Tafoya said she wanted assurance the Kiwanis bike parade at Hunt Park would continue and not be scheduled against it, noting next year’s Fourth coincides with an all-class Holbrook High School alumni reunion. The council first voted to table the entire resolution, then rescinded that motion after Smith noted the chamber needs lead time for the winter events. It approved the Parade of Lights and Tumbleweed Drop at $1,500 each on a 5-0 roll call vote, tabled the rest and asked Sullivan to have a chamber representative at the next meeting. Becki Colon the director of the chamber of commerce stated after the meeting that she was not made aware of the agreement being on the agenda for that meeting and will be there at the next for this discussion. Two housing resolutions passed 5-0. The first adopts revised housing rehabilitation guidelines required by the Arizona Department of Housing and the second authorizes a January application for Community Development Block Grant funds for an owner-occupied repair program. Sullivan said grants administrator Barbara Blythe has resigned and the city may not apply unless it finds staff to write and manage the grant. Council member Robert Black and Mayor Smith both said at least two homeowners were unhappy with work done under the previous grant. The council also approved accepting a $19,971 from the Gila River Indian Community, with no local match, to upgrade the police department’s training room. Police Chief Nathan Christensen also introduced the department’s newest officer, Eddie Corrales, who came from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office after three years at the county jail. The council discussed the transfer of 902 1/2 N. 6th Ave., which the city took through the abatement and lien process, to adjacent owner Tabatha Richards, the owner of 902 N. 6th Ave. Staff said the lot has no municipal use and Mayor Smith said she and Tafoya drove by before the meeting and found it sits in an alley and could not hold a house because of setback requirements. Tafoya said she did not want to set a precedent of the city giving away property and asked whether the lot could be sold for a minimal amount instead. City Manager Randy Sullivan said the city would normally put property out to bid but worried the highest bidder might not be the neighbor, leaving someone else with an unbuildable lot and said he would ask the city attorney whether a direct sale is allowed. Smith noted the city recently gave up an easement on Hopi Drive for Calvary Chapel but said she shared the precedent concern. This property, however, is unlikely to be productive with any other owner and would represent a larger tax liability for the homeowner which benefits the city. At Councilmember Arcenia Pacheco’s request for written direction from the attorney, the council tabled the second reading. The council voted to recommend approval of a beer and wine store license for Holbrook Corner, a gas station at 101 W. Hopi Drive. The applicant is TKGAS Inc., with William Telya as agent and manager. The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control makes the final decision. Navajo County Public Health staff presented the county’s 2026 Community Health Assessment, the same report they have delivered to other local governments. Smith asked why county life expectancy, at 68.1 years, trails the state’s 77.2 by so much and the presenters said they could not point to a definitive cause beyond access to resources. Ciera Hensley the county’s public health deputy director told the council that this survey was only representative or survey respondents and may or may not represent the county as a whole. Smith said the city is sponsoring the Petrified Mud Run on Oct. 24, at $25 for individuals and $150 for teams of up to 10, with a free kids’ loop for ages 4 to 10. Halloween events include a Historical Society haunted house at the museum from 6 to 10 p.m., the Elks Spooktacular at Martinez Hall from 2 to 5 p.m., a trunk-or-treat at the Bijou Center from 4 to 6 p.m. and a Sheriff’s Office trunk-or-treat at Gillespie Park at 5 p.m. on Oct. 28. The post Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b8b2b01e86071e0bea6 Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen te 2026-10-21T05:20:11.851Z Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen By Shawn White Two federal judges ruled in September that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted unlawfully when it canceled a $7 billion solar program, including a $25.1 million grant meant to put solar panels and batteries on hundreds of homes on the Hopi Reservation north of Winslow. Neither ruling ordered the agency to release the money and the government’s deadline to appeal does not arrive until November. The grant went to the Hopi Utilities Corporation, a company owned by the Hopi Tribe, under the EPA’s Solar for All program. When the agency announced the $25.1 million award on April 22, 2024, it was stated that the utility and its partners, Arizona State University and the Hopi Renewable Energy Office, would install home solar and storage systems at no up-front cost to residents and that 35% of Hopi households had no electricity while grid-connected households suffer from frequent and extended outages. The tribe’s 2025-2030 economic development strategy describes the project as systems for approximately 550 homes, with a grant period running from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2029, and 2025 set aside for planning. Federal spending records on USAspending.gov show the utility had drawn $421,000 of the award when the EPA terminated the program on Aug. 7, 2025. Across the program, the 60 grant recipients had drawn about $71 million, or 1.02%, of the $7 billion by that date, according to an audit the EPA’s Office of Inspector General released Jan. 7. The rest remains in the Treasury account used for the program, which stays open until Sept. 30, 2031, according to a sworn declaration by EPA Deputy Chief Financial Officer Gregg Treml filed in one of the cases. The cancellation rests on one sentence of the budget law President Trump signed on July 4, 2025. Section 60002 of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act says the part of the Clean Air Act that created the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which included Solar for All, “is repealed and the unobligated balances of amounts made available to carry out that section (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act) are rescinded.” The Congressional Budget Office scored the provision as saving $19 million in administrative and oversight funding, according to the Congressional Record as cited in one of the opinions. Court records show how the agency acted on that sentence. At 5:20 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2025, Associate Deputy Administrator Travis Voyles emailed Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi a memo recommending that the agency “terminate the Solar for All (SFA) program and all existing grants because the EPA no longer has a statutory basis or dedicated funding to continue administering and overseeing (them).” Fotouhi agreed about three hours later and identical termination notices went to every grantee that evening; according to the inspector general’s audit, the notices required closeout reports within 120 days and the return of unused funds. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin posted on X, formerly Twitter, that afternoon that the agency “no longer has the statutory authority to administer the program or the appropriated funds to keep this boondoggle alive” and was “ending Solar for All for good.” The Hopi utility said in a statement on its Facebook page that the EPA “sent out termination notifications of Solar for All (SFA) grant awards to all recipients, including the Hopi Utilities Corporation.” Solar for All, the statement said, “is the primary grant that HUC had been awarded under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act to bring solar home systems to Hopi households and create economic and workforce development opportunities for the Hopi Tribe.” On Sept. 18, U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy of Rhode Island ruled that Congress rescinded only money the EPA had not yet committed and that ending grants it had already obligated was “contrary to law and in excess of its statutory authority.” McElroy, a Trump appointee, pointed to the House committee markup of the bill, where Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., said that “if a grant was already given, as far as this bill is concerned, then that would still be going forward.” She declared the termination unlawful and vacated it. Four days later, U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan in Washington, D.C., reached the same result in a suit by Harris County, Texas, a direct grantee. Chutkan, an Obama appointee, found the EPA’s decision “arbitrary and capricious, contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority” and set it aside for the whole program, rejecting the agency’s request to limit her ruling to Harris County’s grant. Neither judge ordered the EPA to reinstate a grant or pay anyone and both opinions explain why. Citing an August 2025 Supreme Court order in a dispute over National Institutes of Health grants, the judges wrote that a district court may set aside the policy behind a termination but may not order payment under the grant agreements, claims that belong in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Chutkan wrote that vacating the decision “would return the question of plaintiff’s grant to EPA, which would retain discretion to reconsider the termination, terminate again on adequate grounds, or reach any other outcome the statute permits.” Under federal appellate rules the government has 60 days from the entry of judgment to appeal, which puts the deadlines in November. Where the Hopi Tribe stands in the litigation is unclear from the public record. When the Rhode Island suit was filed on Oct. 6, 2025, Lawyers for Good Government, one of the groups representing the plaintiffs, issued a release saying the complaint was filed on behalf of eight plaintiffs including the Hopi Tribal Council. The complaint stamped by the court that day names eight plaintiffs, among them a Rhode Island labor federation, an Atlanta homeowner, nonprofits and solar installers and no tribal government and McElroy’s opinion lists the same eight. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes’ office, announcing two suits of its own on Oct. 16, 2025, described the Hopi grant as one that “would have improved energy access for nearly 600 Hopi homes, many of which had never before had access to electricity,” but the tribe is not among the listed parties and a federal judge in Washington state dismissed the states’ district-court case on June 1, sending their claims to the Court of Federal Claims, according to McElroy’s opinion. The tribe’s leadership has changed since the cancellation. Timothy L. Nuvangyaoma, who was chairman when the award was made, has been succeeded by Lamar B. Keevama, whom the tribe’s website lists as chairman alongside Vice Chairman Mikah H. Kewanimptewa. The new administration inherits a budget still shaped by the 2019 closure of the Navajo Generating Station and the Kayenta Mine: the tribe’s economic development strategy says Peabody coal leases historically produced 88% of its general fund and a tribal narrative submitted to the U.S. Economic Development Administration put the closure’s cost at 1,360 to 1,904 jobs and “an 85% reduction to the Tribe’s revenue.” What the tribe has to work with in the meantime is much smaller. The Interior Department’s Tribal Electrification Program awarded the utility $4.2 million on March 5, 2024, an announcement Secretary Deb Haaland made during a visit to the tribe and $6 million on Sept. 26, 2024. Interior has estimated that bringing electricity to a home not on or near a grid costs roughly $70,000, a rate at which the two awards would reach fewer than 150 homes. The EPA also selected the utility in September 2024 for a $20.1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to build a solar and battery microgrid with 11.9 miles of new distribution line, which the agency said would, “combined with other federal investment,” bring first-time power to nearly 900 homes; the EPA’s website still describes it as a selected application. The reservation’s grid problems predate all of it. The tribe’s strategy says about 65% of Hopi homes have electricity, that the tribe “receives less than reliable power from Arizona Public Service Company over old 69 kV lines” that are “well over 40 years old,” and that the primary infrastructure “is near capacity and is vulnerable to long outages due to weather.” The utility’s own application to federal economic development officials summed it up in a sentence: “Hopi’s electric system is lacking and unreliable.” Both courts have now ruled and the opinions do not say what the agency will do with the grant accounts next. Chutkan wrote that she would not presume the EPA would disregard her order and that if the agency proceeded to close out the grants on the ground that the budget law required it, “the court will consider further relief.” The post Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b8b2b01e86071e0be9d Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand te 2026-10-21T05:20:11.054Z Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand Photo by Talaina Kor Last week crews used a helicopter to add electrical transmission lines to the existing power grid at Cholla Power Plant along I-40 between Joseph City and Holbrook. Solar and wind projects require new transmission infrastructure or upgrades to existing lines so electricity can be delivered to the grid. By Shawn White Between 2005 and 2020, Navajo County saw four wind and solar project proposals. Since 2021 it has seen 16, several of them many times the size of anything that came before. The high desert of Navajo County has become some of the region’s most sought-after land for renewable energy development and the 20 projects now claiming a piece of it describe about 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity, more than 11 times what the Cholla Power Plant produced at its peak. Two of the 20 are running. Three are under construction, seven have county approval but have not broken ground as far as the county’s files show, seven are still working through county review, and one has been announced by its developer without any paperwork reaching the county. Those figures come from a reading of the county’s special use permit, development agreement and resolution files for each project, current through publication, along with the Arizona Corporation Commission’s power line dockets. Taken together, the filings name about 393,000 acres, roughly 6% of the county, however that number might be smaller because some of the parcels named will only be partly occupied by the developments. Fourteen of the 20 projects would pair their panels or turbines with batteries, about 9,200 megawatts of storage in all. The projects cluster around Joseph City, Holbrook and Snowflake for a practical reason. The high-voltage lines built to carry Cholla’s power are still standing and many of the applications describe tying into the Arizona Public Service substation beside the retired plant or into capacity freed up by its closure. The land is also flat, dry and much of it is held in large pieces by a few owners, among them Aztec Land & Cattle and the Arizona State Land Department, making it logistically easier for developers. Navajo County also fits much of the criteria to maximize tax credits for these projects. The pace is new. Four of the 20 projects appeared before 2021: Dry Lake Wind in 2005, its second phase in 2009, Chevelon Butte Wind in 2018 and Hashknife in 2019. The other 16 have arrived since, five of them in 2024 alone. Nearly all of the land involved is private or state trust land, where state law limits what a county can refuse. A developer can apply for a special use permit, which goes to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a public hearing before the Board of Supervisors votes, or negotiate a development agreement directly with the county, which skips the commission and goes straight to a board vote. Eleven of the projects have gone or are going through the permit process and eight are using development agreements, all of them filed since 2021. The county’s two operating projects are both wind farms. Dry Lake Wind, developed by PPM Energy and later Iberdrola, now Avangrid, was approved in January 2006 on the Pink Cliffs northwest of Snowflake and is likely the first wind farm built in Arizona. It was permitted for 99 megawatts and built as 30 turbines producing about 63 megawatts. West Camp Wind Farm, AES’s 112-turbine, 500-megawatt project about 10 miles south of Joseph City, was approved in September 2022, took about two years to build and began commercial operation April 10 of this year. Three solar projects are under construction, all between Joseph City and Holbrook. Invenergy’s Hashknife Energy Center, 3 to 5 miles south of Joseph City, is now permitted for up to 1,000 megawatts on 5,840 acres. Its first phase, 275 megawatts with 1,100 megawatt-hours of batteries for Arizona Public Service, has been under construction since November 2024 and a 200-megawatt second phase is due by mid-2027. Avangrid’s Obed Meadow Solar, about a mile south of Joseph City, was approved in 2022 for 200 megawatts of solar and 200 megawatts of storage; limited foundation work took place between November 2025 and February 2026 and the files do not give a date for full construction. The Snowflake Solar Energy Center, by Clenera, sits about 6 miles north of Holbrook despite its name. It is permitted for 1,000 megawatts and its first 475 megawatts, with batteries, are being built for APS under a 20-year contract, with first-phase completion scheduled for 2027. Seven more projects have county approval but, as far as the county’s files show, have not been built. Three of them are wind. Dry Lake Wind Phase II, Iberdrola’s 65-megawatt, 43-turbine addition about 7 miles north of Snowflake, was approved on a 4-1 vote in June 2010. Chevelon Butte Wind, south of Winslow along Chevelon Canyon, is the Navajo County corner of AES’s 477-megawatt farm that lies mostly in Coconino County. The county approved up to eight turbines here in December 2019, later cut to four in the company’s plans. West Camp 2, also by AES, would put up to 144 turbines and a 500-megawatt battery about 5 miles southwest of Holbrook, next to the first West Camp project; the county signed a development agreement with the company in April that includes a $3.95 million community benefit payment and construction is planned to begin in January 2027. The other four are solar. Cygnus Solar and Storage, by SB Energy, is planned about 10 miles north of Snowflake and was chosen by Salt River Project to supply power from 2028. Its development agreement, effective Jan. 13, carries a $6 million community benefit payment and a construction schedule beginning in late 2026. Longroad Energy’s Lark Point Solar, 450 megawatts with an 1,800-megawatt-hour battery on 7,119 acres of Aztec Land & Cattle Company land south of Joseph City, was approved 4-0 in October 2024. Red Hills Solar and Storage, by Stellar, was approved 5-0 in November 2024 for 1,000 megawatts and 4,000 megawatt-hours of batteries on about 9,200 acres just north of Snowflake, with construction projected for mid-2026 and operation at the end of 2028. Rocking Chair Solar, by Enfinity Global, was approved 5-0 in February 2024 for 1,100 megawatts in three phases on 7,485 acres about 17 miles west-northwest of Snowflake, with its first phase due online in late 2028. Seven projects are still in review. The largest on paper is Sun Mesa – Cholla Solar, by GoSolar Energy and Gigawatt Land, which describes 1,500 megawatts on Marcou Mesa between Holbrook and Joseph City. Its narrative had construction beginning by July of this year, but county staff found its development agreement application incomplete in May. Gordon Baier, who is behind the project originally told The Tribune there would be shovels in the ground by this past July. Applications submitted for the project now say December 2026 but Baier said that that date is also a bit optimistic. Clearway Energy’s Chimney Canyon Solar, southwest of Joseph City, has grown to about 975 megawatts on roughly 18,000 acres, holds a state permit for its power line and plans to build its first phase in 2027. SB Energy has two pending filings beyond Cygnus: Leo, 500 megawatts with 2,000 megawatt-hours of batteries about 15 miles north of Holbrook beside the Navajo Nation, aimed at 2030 and Pegasus Solar, 500 megawatts between Snowflake and Holbrook on State Route 377, which has a state power line hearing set for Nov. 9-12. RAI Energy’s NZ Lobos Energy Farm, 500 megawatts on 3,460 acres along Silver Creek about 8 miles north of Snowflake, submitted its development agreement package in September 2025 and held open houses in November, where most of the comment cards opposed it. BluEarth Renewables’ Papermill Wind, the only pending wind project, would place 85 turbines totaling 340 megawatts between Heber-Overgaard and Snowflake, beside the Dry Lake farm; a draft agreement from 2025 remains unsigned and construction is not planned until 2028. The smallest project in the county’s files is Red Sands Solar, Atlas Global Development’s 60-megawatt project with a 40-megawatt battery on 392 acres south of Winslow next to the state prison, which applied in January and plans to build in 2027. This project is supposed to provide behind the meter energy for Atlas Global’s trade port at the Winslow-Lindbergh Airport, although the developer still touts to investors that there is potential for 2,000 megawatts of on-site generation. One more exists only on its developer’s website. Invenergy’s Honeymoon Trail Energy Center, 600 megawatts with 3,600 megawatt-hours of storage on about 15,000 acres north and northeast of Joseph City, has not been filed with the county and part of its footprint overlaps the Sun Mesa proposal. The sizes are the capacities each project claims in its own paperwork and several have changed between filings. Hashknife started at 300 to 400 megawatts and is now permitted at 1,000, Chimney Canyon grew from 750 to 975, Pegasus doubled from 250 to 500 and Sun Mesa’s figures range from 1,500 megawatts to 10,000 megawatts depending on the document. Schedules move as well: Obed Meadow’s original target was commercial operation by the end of 2024 and several of the approved projects have passed their own projected construction dates without starting. The Tribune is soon launching its new website and will include a page that will track each of these developments and any new ones that appear in the county. Subscribers will be able to see maps and track progress and stay up to date all in one place. This will be the 117-year-old newspaper’s first bit of truly subscriber-only content because of the scale and the upkeep of the system. The post Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b8a2b01e86071e0be94 Lady Roadrunners fall to Alchesay in five sets te 2026-10-21T05:20:10.208Z Lady Roadrunners fall to Alchesay in five sets By Greg Perkins The Lady Roadrunners played just once during their fall break. That match was in Whiteriver, where they fell to Alchesay in five games.  Traveling to the Chief Alchesay Center on Thursday, Holbrook split the first four games, forcing a fifth. In that fifth, they had built a 13-11 lead before the Falcons rallied late to win the 5th game and the match 16-14.  The loss really dampened Holbrook’s postseason hopes. They enter this week ranked 29th with the loss to 37th-ranked Alchesay. The team needs to climb into the top 24 in the final rankings or work its way into the championship match of the upcoming 3A north region tournament, to have a chance to extend its season.  They have three matches left on their schedule and all are must-win games. Tuesday, they will host 30th-ranked Winslow. Thursday, they welcome 21st-ranked Ganado. Their final game will be on Monday when they travel to face St. Johns, who is ranked 10th in the 2A standings.  Holbrook enters this week with an overall record of 7-15. They are 4-10 in regular-season contests. The post Lady Roadrunners fall to Alchesay in five sets first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b892b01e86071e0be8b Lady Wildcats pick up two wins te 2026-10-21T05:20:09.371Z Lady Wildcats pick up two wins By Greg Perkins The Lady Wildcats picked up two more regular season wins last week, winning both matches in three straight games. They hosted the Desert Star Titans on Wednesday and dominated, winning 25-9, 25-8 and 25-19.  The team finished with 33 total kills, led by Jackie Richards with 8. Tori Beatty added 7; Kynlee Miller, 5; Reese Fish, 5; and Julianna Fraley had 5.  The team served an impressive 25 aces, led by Miller and Shenoa Skidmore, each with 6. Reese Fish added 5, as did Beatty. Skidmore led in digs with 15, and Miller added 11. Beatty had 15 assists, and Miller helped with 10.  Playing at Williams on Friday night, the Wildcats won in three: 25-18, 25-21 and 25-14.  Beatty led with 15 kills. Miller led with 5 aces and 13 assists. Skidmore had 18 digs.  The team will play twice this week. Tuesday, they travel to face the Phantoms in Grand Canyon, then Thursday they will be in Flagstaff for a matchup with Basis Flagstaff.  Next week they close out the regular season with games at Mogollon on Monday, then will host Williams on Wednesday. Joseph City is 15-16-1 overall and 8-4 in regular season matches. The post Lady Wildcats pick up two wins first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b882b01e86071e0be82 Lobos boys’ soccer suffers loss against the Redskins te 2026-10-21T05:20:08.528Z Lobos boys’ soccer suffers loss against the Redskins By Greg Perkins The Lobos enter their final four-game stretch ranked fourth overall, but three of their final four matches are against the top three teams sitting above them in the rankings.  The team played twice last week, suffering a 2-4 road loss at second-ranked St. John’s on Tuesday, then fought to a 1-1 tie after a long trip to Willcox on Thursday. The Cowboys were ranked just below Snowflake in fifth.  This week will be a tough test for the Lobos. Tuesday, they travel to face top-ranked Blue Ridge in a 6 p.m. contest. The following day, they return to the area taking on third-ranked Show Low.  In their final week of the season, they will host second-ranked St. Johns on Oct. 20, then their schedule will ease up a bit for a matchup with 15th-ranked Holbrook in their final regular-season match at home on Oct. 22.  Snowflake enters the penultimate week with an overall record of 8-1-2. They are 4-1-2 in regular-season contests.  The Lady Lobos find themselves ranked third heading into their final three games of the season. A split in their two matches last week leaves them at 7-2.  Hosting top-ranked Northland Prep on Tuesday last week, they played well but lost 2-3. The team bounced back two days later with a 3-1 home-field win over fifth-ranked Blue Ridge on Thursday. Following Monday’s game at eighth-ranked Camp Verde, the Ladies will have just two games left on their schedule. Thursday, they travel to sixth-ranked Show Low, then next Tuesday they close out the regular season at fourth-ranked Payson. The team needs to remain in the top six in the power rankings in order to qualify for postseason play. Snowflake is 13-3-1 overall heading into the final two weeks of the season. The post Lobos boys’ soccer suffers loss against the Redskins first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad84b872b01e86071e0be79 Lady Lobos fall to the two top-ranked teams te 2026-10-21T05:20:07.603Z Lady Lobos fall to the two top-ranked teams By Greg Perkins The Lobos faced a tough test on the court last week, facing the top two-ranked teams in 3A volleyball. Snowflake is also ranked fifth, but there appears to be a clear gap between the top two and the rest of the conference.  Hosting top-ranked Gilbert Christian on Tuesday, the Lobos fell in three straight games: 25-15, 25-17 and 25-10. The Lady Knights are 25-1 overall this season and have to be favored to win the 3A state title.  Playing in Chandler on Thursday night against second-ranked Valley Christian, the Lobos again fell in three straight games. These games were closer, though. They dropped the first game 23-25, fell in the second 13-25, but played tougher in the third before losing 19-25.  Macy Shelton led the team with 8 kills, Brazia Stradling added 7, Josie Clare 6, and Aubree Denhalter had 5. Clare also served 2 aces, and Kinzie Flake had 1.  Lucy Lyman led the way in digs with 16 from her Libero position. Alyse Kay added 16 assists, and Kinzie Flake added 10.  This week, Snowflake, now 22-7 overall and 10-4 in regular-season games, plays just once when they host Show Low on Tuesday night. The Cougars are ranked 27th.  Next week, the Lobos wrap up their regular season hosting eighth-ranked Blue Ridge on Monday, then traveling to face No. 4 Payson on Tuesday. The post Lady Lobos fall to the two top-ranked teams first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad849342b01e86071e0be1e University president sounds alarm as nearly half of students justify violence to stop 'hate speech' te 2026-10-21T05:10:12.317Z University president sounds alarm as nearly half of students justify violence to stop 'hate speech' A new survey found that close to half of undergraduate students surveyed believe physical violence can be justified to stop "hate speech," as one university president warns that higher education has "lost its way." In the Buckley Institute's 2026 National Undergraduate Student Survey, 45% of students said violence can be justified to stop what they deem to be hate speech. This includes 54% of liberals, 36% of moderates and 30% of conservatives. The study also found that 46% of students support shout downs and 40% believe that offensive speech should be subject to criminal prosecution. Additionally, 42% said they would rather live under a socialist system, compared with 28% who chose a capitalist system, and 22% said the U.S. deserved the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Cornerstone University President Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño characterized the findings as more of a "moral formation issue" than a matter of free speech, warning that students have developed a "violent entitlement." CONFIDENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION SLIPS AFTER BRIEF RECOVERY, GALLUP POLL FINDS "American colleges and universities for a long time now have really ceased to form students morally and are teaching resentment, teaching grievance politics, teaching violent entitlement," he told FOX News Digital. "So when graduates leave these universities, they leave with that. They're not leaving with a moral formation of their hearts, their minds, their lives. They're leaving with resentment." Moreno-Riaño said that entitlement and resentment are among the reasons why many employers are concerned about the value of a degree. "It's not just what some will say are worthless degrees. It's also what's behind the degree. Individuals who have been taught to resent, not to reason, not to deliberate, not to have deep conversations with those with whom they disagree," he said. "Rather, it's grievance, anger, violence, entitlement, and then violent action against it. And that to me is a significant problem. Again, not a free speech issue. It's really about how moral education in higher ed has lost its way. We're training people to be grieved, angry, entitled, violent. And that does not bode well for our democracy and our republic," he continued. Moreno-Riaño, who has led the private Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 2021, emphasized that higher ed has "lost its way" in the U.S. for decades and has become "godless." "When there is no moral compass in higher ed, there's a vacuum, and what fills it? Ideologies, communism, socialism, grievance, culture. That's what's happened, and it's been happening for years," he said. "Not only that, there's an anti-history bent in higher ed. When you think about today's young students not really knowing the evils of communism, the evils of socialism, and believing it's inspirational, that demonstrates just the moral bankruptcy, but also the academic bankruptcy of these institutions." Moreno-Riaño argued that some employers may increasingly question the value of hiring college graduates and instead consider training workers directly out of high school. Moreno-Riaño argued that employers are increasingly concerned about "worthless degrees" that do not prepare the workforce to tackle complicated problems, as well as the ideological bent of many recent college graduates. He warned that many colleges and universities are preparing "socialists and Marxists" who want entitlement and to "destroy the system" rather than "build it, make it, refine it and improve it." "I think what's happening is that employers are seeing this and many employers are saying, maybe we should train our own people or maybe we should go into the high schools directly and educate the future at the high school level and forget colleges altogether, because colleges are morally bankrupting our future," Moreno-Riaño said. FOX NEWS POLL: FAITH IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE US IS COLLAPSING "I think that's what's happening. And if you combine that with artificial intelligence, you have sharp minds without a moral compass. That's a very dangerous thing because a sharp mind without a moral compass is a weapon looking for a target," he continued. "For a democracy, we need individuals who can reason, who can deliberate, who can speak with those with whom they disagree and not seek violent action against them, but think deeply about what they're saying, reconsider positions, pursue what is good and with courage. If we don't do that, then we're in trouble. And I think the workplace and employers are seeing that and want to shift that in a different direction," he added. Moreno-Riaño stressed that American higher education "has to shift," saying it needs to "take moral formation seriously and not be grounded in entitlement and grievance culture." The Buckley Institute survey, conducted by Inquire LLC, included 803 full-time undergraduate students under age 25 attending four-year public or private colleges and universities. Respondents completed the online survey between Sept. 5 and Sept. 14. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8492f2b01e86071e0bdfb Bulldogs celebrate 2026 homecoming te 2026-10-21T05:10:07.276Z Bulldogs celebrate 2026 homecoming Photo by Shawn White Samuel Roanhorse and Haileigh Barton were crowned Winslow High School’s 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. Photo by Shawn White Gianna Morgan (pictured) served as a crown bearer for the coronation. Tres Avelar was also a crown bearer. Photo by Shawn White Eric Greer won $500 after making a 15-yard field goal during homecoming festivities. His father, Rickey Greer, said Eric practices kicking all the time. Jaycob Martinez and Brooklyn Martinez on this year’s homecoming court. Photo by Shawn White Alexander Reid and Reese Martinez joined fellow homecoming court members at halftime. Photo by Shawn White Jackson Butler and Zoey Jones were among this year’s homecoming royalty. Photo by Shawn White Aiden Saucedo and Makayla Jimmie were part of homecoming royalty. Photo by Shawn White Eric and Lani Leonard were honored as the 2026 homecoming dedicatees. By Shawn White Last week Winslow High School celebrated 2026 parade, halftime coronation and community festivities. On the football field, the Bulldogs fell to the Page Sand Devils 31-0, but the evening featured several celebrations and activities for students, alumni and families. During halftime, Samuel Roanhorse, son of Colandra and Jonathan Roanhorse, was crowned Homecoming King alongside Queen Haileigh Barton, daughter of Courtney and Bo Barton. The homecoming court included Jaycob Martinez, son of JP Martinez, Toby Martinez and Lisa Lucero, and Brooklyn Martinez, daughter of Nicole Ervien Hudgens and Eric Martinez. Other court members included Aiden Saucedo, son of Bryan Saucedo and Augusta Gose, and Makayla Jimmie, daughter of Rhonda and Sean Jimmie; Jackson Butler, son of Melissa Butler, and Zoey Jones, daughter of Rachel Atwood and William Jones; and Alexander Reid, son of Dominique and Leander Reid, and Reese Martinez, daughter of Toby and JP Martinez. Tres Avelar, child of Jennifer Estudillo and Richie Avelar and Gianna Morgan, child of Crystal Johnson and Gregory Morgan, served as crown bearers. Eric and Lani Leonard were honored as this year’s homecoming dedicatees in recognition of their decades of involvement with Winslow High School and the community. Eric graduated in 1997 and Lani in 1999. Lani currently teaches Early Childhood Development, serves as an ACT testing instructor and assists with several school clubs and activities. Eric previously served as the school’s athletic trainer and sports medicine teacher before joining BNSF. He currently helps coach junior high football. The day’s homecoming parade featured a variety of entries, with the sophomore class winning the float competition for its Madagascar-themed entry. The Winslow High School Marching Band earned the overall parade entry award. Because We Care, which organizes a safe, alcohol-free celebration for graduating seniors each year, held a dessert auction during the homecoming festivities to raise funds for its annual Grad Night party. Another highlight came when Eric Greer won a raffle for the chance to kick a 15-yard field goal for $500. Greer successfully made the kick and collected the prize. His father, Rickey Greer, said his son practices kicking all the time. The Bulldogs will travel to Ganado on Friday, Oct. 23, before returning home for their final regular-season game against the Window Rock Fighting Scouts on Friday, Oct. 30. The final game is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will include Senior Night festivities honoring Winslow’s graduating players. The post Bulldogs celebrate 2026 homecoming first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8492e2b01e86071e0bdf2 Volunteers make a clear impact during Clear Creek cleanup te 2026-10-21T05:10:06.335Z Volunteers make a clear impact during Clear Creek cleanup Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer College Volunteers took to the waters of Clear Creek Reservoir armed with trash bags and enthusiasm to make a “clear” impact on the area. Shores and recreational areas along Winslow’s Clear Creek Reservoir are a little cleaner this fall thanks to the efforts of 30 volunteers from Northland Pioneer College (NPC) and NAU’s Center for Ecosystem Science and Society.   On Sept. 11, NPC’s Student Success and Outreach (SSO) Department hosted the creek cleanup event for employees, faculty and students in partnership with the City of Winslow, particularly Cynthia Villalpando, recording secretary for the City of Winslow, Northland Pioneer College Friends & Family, and Meghan Smart, senior scientist at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.   It was the Student Success and Outreach Departments’ first Service-Learning Project, an initiative to bring together local volunteers and partners to protect Northeast Arizona’s beautiful spaces. Volunteers spread out along the creek’s shores, accessing the area via kayaks to collect trash and debris. Although a mid-afternoon rainstorm paused the collection for a brief time, it did not dampen the effort. In total, the group picked up an estimated 215 pounds of trash from the shores.   Through service-learning projects like this one, NPC’s Student Success and Outreach Department hopes to help with college retention by combining academic learning with meaningful community engagement.    NPC’s Director of Student Success and Outreach Tonya Thacker, notes, “These projects strengthen students’ connection to their studies and real-world problems. Working on community projects fosters a sense of contribution and belonging.” NPC Student Success Coordinator Rickey Jackson, said, “I would like to thank the students, staff and faculty for their time and effort in making this cleanup event a success. We had a great turnout, and I think we made an impact on protecting this beautiful space.” For more information about NPC’s Student Success and Outreach Department, upcoming service-learning projects, and how to get involved, contact Tonya Thacker at tonya.thacker@npc.edu or Rickey Jackson at rickey.jackson@npc.edu. The post Volunteers make a clear impact during Clear Creek cleanup first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad83d742b01e86071e0bbc0 Florida Executes Eighth Inmate Over 70 This Year as State Nears Record te 2026-10-21T04:20:04.503Z Florida Executes Eighth Inmate Over 70 This Year as State Nears Record William Reaves was the eighth Florida prisoner age 70 or older executed this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad83b212b01e86071e0bb7f DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud te 2026-10-21T04:10:09.412Z DHS launches nationwide ICE operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of SNAP food stamp fraud EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched a nationwide operation targeting illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently obtaining benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), resulting in multiple arrests, Fox News has learned. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the operation to Fox News, announcing several arrests of illegal immigrants accused of fraudulently receiving SNAP benefits. "Illegal aliens who have no right to be here in the first place are the last people who should be using SNAP benefits and other forms of welfare," Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. "These programs are for Americans only," he continued. "Even non-violent illegal alien crime can still have devastating consequences when they’re defrauding the American taxpayer." TRUMP ADMIN’S FRAUD CRACKDOWN TARGETS FOREIGNERS ACCUSED OF INFILTRATING US FEDERAL PROGRAMS Mullin said those already apprehended and deported by federal authorities represented "just a drop in the bucket," adding that the Trump administration would continue pursuing individuals accused of fraud. DHS identified several illegal immigrants accused of SNAP fraud, including multiple Haitian nationals. According to federal officials, Rubstony Junior Theodore, a Haitian national living illegally in the United States, was arrested by ICE as part of the operation. Theodore's criminal history includes arrests for larceny, obstruction of officers and trespassing, DHS said. Three other Haitian nationals living illegally in the United States — Wilbert Jean Baptiste, Louis Jean and Jhensly Charles — were also arrested, according to DHS. ICE PREPARES MAJOR OPERATION TARGETING HAITIANS LOSING TPS AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING Elizabeth Povea Rodriguez, a Cuban national living illegally in the United States who was previously convicted of disorderly conduct and arrested on battery and domestic violence allegations, was also arrested, according to DHS. "These arrests mark the opening salvo in a sustained, large-scale ICE operation specifically targeting illegal aliens who have fraudulently accessed SNAP benefits that American taxpayers fund exclusively for U.S. citizens in need," DHS said. "Every one of these individuals entered the country unlawfully, then proceeded to draw from a program designed to feed struggling American families, in some cases while carrying criminal records," the agency continued. Federal law generally bars immigrants living in the country illegally from receiving SNAP benefits, although certain categories of lawfully present noncitizens may qualify for the program. DHS said the Trump administration would continue targeting alleged SNAP fraud as part of a broader crackdown on misuse of federal benefits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad838c52b01e86071e0bae6 Probe Demanded After ICE Accused of Breaking Man's Arm in Filmed Arrest te 2026-10-21T04:00:05.276Z Probe Demanded After ICE Accused of Breaking Man's Arm in Filmed Arrest Video shows Gonzalez pinned to the ground as Long Beach officials call for an independent investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad834132b01e86071e0ba03 LeBron James Confronts Knicks Fan in Heated Exchange During 76ers Debut te 2026-10-21T03:40:03.770Z LeBron James Confronts Knicks Fan in Heated Exchange During 76ers Debut LeBron James fired back at a trash-talking Knicks during his 76ers debut with a video capturing some of the heated exchange. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad831bc2b01e86071e0b9a9 New Video Shows Chaotic Moments Before Police Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley te 2026-10-21T03:30:04.986Z New Video Shows Chaotic Moments Before Police Shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley The body-camera and surveillance footage provides the first glimpse of a confrontation in a Walmart parking lot that left 1-year-old Kohen Wiley dead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad82f652b01e86071e0b93f Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm Stretch te 2026-10-21T03:20:05.897Z Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm Stretch The enormous spending by the term-limited president’s super PAC has no parallel in American history, and could offer struggling Republican candidates a lifeline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad82f642b01e86071e0b923 Giants Legend Tiki Barber Hints at Major Off-the-Field Issues With Cam Skattebo te 2026-10-21T03:20:04.537Z Giants Legend Tiki Barber Hints at Major Off-the-Field Issues With Cam Skattebo Ex-New York Giants RB Tiki Barber believes behind-the-scenes issues played a role in Cam Skattebo's reduced role last week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad82d0e2b01e86071e0b8c7 Oregon star's DUI arrest casts shadow over Duck's latest win as Dan Lanning promises 'appropriate action' te 2026-10-21T03:10:06.621Z Oregon star's DUI arrest casts shadow over Duck's latest win as Dan Lanning promises 'appropriate action' Dan Lanning said he was still gathering information about Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart’s arrest but the fifth-year Ducks' head coach vowed to take what he described as "appropriate action" once he had all the necessary details. "There will be an appropriate action taken. Still gathering some details with what that situation looks like," Lanning said. He added that the situation would be dealt with internally. "But that would be handled internally. I’m not gonna respond to any other questions about that. We’re gonna handle that with our guys." COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 7 SCHEDULE: TOP GAMES, TV CHANNELS, STREAMING, PREVIEWS Stewart was taken into custody early Sunday on charges of driving under the influence, hours after the Ducks rallied to defeat Nebraska on Saturday night. He was booked into the Springfield Municipal Jail, according to police records. Lanning said the incident was unfortunate because it cast a shadow on the Ducks’ win. Stewart did not play in the game against the Cornhuskers because of an undisclosed injury. He has 27 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns this season after missing all of last season because of a right patellar tendon tear. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "There was an incident this weekend that didn’t match our standard here in our program," Lanning said. Oregon visits Illinois for a Big Ten matchup with star quarterback Dante Moore’s status still unclear. Moore has missed the Ducks’ past two games while recovering from a concussion. Lanning said Moore participated in practice leading up to Oregon’s Week 6 matchup with UCLA, but Brock Thoman and Dylan Raiola ultimately saw action in the Ducks’ 17-15 loss to the Bruins. Both quarterbacks also played against Nebraska. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad82ab72b01e86071e0b85e Titans release defensive tackle Jordan Elliott days after picking up first win of NFL season te 2026-10-21T03:00:07.484Z Titans release defensive tackle Jordan Elliott days after picking up first win of NFL season The first few weeks of the NFL season brought more lows than highs for the Tennessee Titans. But Week 6 provided one of the team’s rare bright spots, as the Titans rallied for a 26-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, their first win of the season. The celebratory mood at the Titans’ Nashville headquarters was likely short-lived, however, after the team made a surprising move involving one of its defensive linemen. On Tuesday, the Titans announced they had released defensive tackle Jordan Elliott, citing an unspecified "incident" at the team’s facility. TITANS CEO APOLOGIZES TO BELEAGUERED FANBASE AFTER DREADFUL START TO THE SEASON: 'WE'RE SORRY' Elliott played under then-San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh the past two seasons before following Saleh to Tennessee, where he is now the Titans’ head coach. Elliott appeared in five games this season with the Titans, recording 11 total tackles. In a statement, the Titans said the incident happened last Thursday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "On Thursday, Oct. 15, there was an incident at our team facility involving Jordan Elliott. Following our review of the incident, we have made the decision to release Elliott from our roster. We will have no further comment on the matter." Details surrounding the incident were not immediately available. Elsewhere on the Titans’ roster, defensive back Alontae Taylor did not suit up due to what was described as a coach’s decision. Saleh also did not provide details about Taylor’s status. Taylor played nearly every defensive snap during the Titans’ first five games of the season. He signed a three-year, $58 million contract with Tennessee in March and had recorded 19 tackles and one sack through those five matchups. The Titans return to Nissan Stadium this week to host the AFC North-leading Cleveland Browns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad82ab42b01e86071e0b840 Eagles WR Emerging as Prime Trade Candidate Amid Brutal Losing Streak te 2026-10-21T03:00:04.892Z Eagles WR Emerging as Prime Trade Candidate Amid Brutal Losing Streak Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown is starting to create chatter as a trade candidate to watch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad823af2b01e86071e0b6f3 'Pod Save America' hosts warn El-Sayed to tone down 'condescension' on Muslim Brotherhood questions te 2026-10-21T02:30:07.884Z 'Pod Save America' hosts warn El-Sayed to tone down 'condescension' on Muslim Brotherhood questions Former Obama staffers who host the "Pod Save America" podcast debated Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s handling of a recent question about his family’s alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. While Tommy Vietor and his co-hosts sympathized with El-Sayed over questions they considered "bigoted," Jon Favreau warned that El-Sayed must keep in mind that he is speaking not just to the questioner, but also to voters who may be concerned about the Muslim Brotherhood itself. Concerns about alleged ties between El-Sayed's family and the Muslim Brotherhood emerged after the Washington Free Beacon reported on social media posts in which El-Sayed's half-sister, Eman Abdelhadi, described her family's history with the organization, including her and El-Sayed's mother. At an October 17 town hall, El-Sayed bristled when an audience member asked whether he would disavow the Muslim Brotherhood. After disavowing the organization, El-Sayed turned the scrutiny back on the audience member, saying, "You’re asking the question because implicitly, you assume that I’ll have dual loyalties, right? You assume that I wouldn’t disavow, or that I'll have some higher order allegiance than to the Constitution, correct? Tommy, is that what you imply?" 'THE VIEW' CO-HOSTS DEFEND EL-SAYED COMPARING HIMSELF TO JFK OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SCRUTINY Favreau criticized Republican attempts to tie El-Sayed to the organization through his family connections, but argued that the GOP was using the issue to sway voters. "It's somewhat smarter for them to throw out the Muslim Brotherhood thing because it's like, ‘This is a new piece of information that people might have no idea what the Muslim Brotherhood is,’" he said, appearing to frame the tactical mindset of Republican operatives. "'Sounds pretty scary, doesn't it?' 'Terrorist organization.' 'Maybe you don't know the history of the Muslim Brotherhood.' 'Maybe it's got foreign ties to Egypt and he, you know, his family, his family's from Egypt.'" "So, to respond to that, as bulls — as it is, and of course, he like knocked it down. But you've got to forget about the a--hole asking you the question," Favreau continued. "You've got to give the answer as if someone who might have a question about a Muslim Brotherhood tie is not necessarily like totally Islamophobic and like that kid or like Trump or like Mike Rogers, but like might have a question, and you don't want — and you don't want to condescend to that person or be like, ‘No, you're an a--hole for asking.’ Right?" "And I'm not saying he did," he added. "I thought it was a good — I thought he could have used like 20% less condescension in the answer." Vietor agreed that El-Sayed’s tone could have been better, and replied, "There’s a slightly more empathetic version of that." Fellow co-host Jon Lovett said, "Stop fighting with that guy and speak to the people that are not." ABDUL EL-SAYED INVOKES JFK TO DISMISS 'CRAZY' QUESTIONS OVER FAMILY'S ALLEGED TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD Favreau recalled his experience working for former President Barack Obama and said that, regardless of whether a characterization of a candidate's statements is fair, candidates and public officials have to be careful about rhetoric and tone when speaking to voters. "You can say this from the cheap seats because I am sure when you are Abdul, and you're going around doing this and there are people who are f---ing just calling into question your loyalty to your country that you love, it must f---ing infuriate you," Favreau said. "And it's not fair that what he has to do in response is to eat s--- and just give a nice answer with a smile."  "But like we were there when Barack Obama had to do it, and you know Zohran Mamdani had to do it and like, unfortunately, there's a double standard, and it's unfair, but you still have to do it to win an election anyway and it f---ing sucks," he added. Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Jesse Arm, vice president of external affairs at the Manhattan Institute and a former pollster who has followed the Michigan Senate race, suggested El-Sayed's confrontational demeanor may be a key reason he is not doing as well against his Republican opponent as the Democratic gubernatorial nominee is doing in her race in Michigan. "The ‘Pod Save America’ guys are partisan hacks who bend over backward to excuse El-Sayed’s radicalism and dismiss legitimate scrutiny as bigotry. But even they recognize that his nastiness and condescension are deeply off-putting," Arm told Fox News Digital.  "And if even his most sympathetic defenders can see it, imagine how he comes across to ordinary Michigan voters," he added. "This is a big part of the reason he’s poised to dramatically underperform the state’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad823ae2b01e86071e0b6ea Lane Kiffin is already getting his excuses ready for LSU's disappointing regular season te 2026-10-21T02:30:06.779Z Lane Kiffin is already getting his excuses ready for LSU's disappointing regular season Find yourself something or someone you love as much as Lane Kiffin loves making excuses for things that haven't even happened yet. Kiffin's first season as head coach of the LSU Tigers has been a bit of a roller coaster. They've at times looked dominant, like the opening weekend demolition of Clemson, then struggled in a loss to what should have been an overmatched Kentucky team. The loss at Ole Miss, in a highly charged, emotional return to Oxford was understandable on the face of it, and yet was exactly the type of game Kiffin was hired to win. Now, with two losses in the first seven games, LSU still has a tough schedule remaining. The Tigers have upcoming games against Auburn on the road this weekend, a home game against Alabama, followed by Texas in Baton Rouge, a road game against Tennessee, and a season-ending trip to Arkansas. For a program that entered the season with aspirations of reaching the College Football Playoff, Kiffin needs to win out to feel good about finishing in playoff position. LANE KIFFIN IS ALREADY SOMEHOW BLAMING THE SEC'S NEW CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FOR LSU'S INJURIES And he's already got his excuses ready for if they don't. In a news conference this week, Kiffin explained to reporters that he opposed the SEC's new nine-game conference schedule, and detailed how the math guarantees the SEC an additional eight in-conference losses. "And they kinda said when it was proposed, they said, 'Well, okay, you're going to take on eight more losses. I mean, that's going to be real, there's no way of changing the math, that's going to happen. So you see that, I think somebody said there's two SEC teams in the top-10 right now, and I said before it started, I said, 'Take away the first SEC game that you play because that's going to be brand new, the ninth one came early and got added and replaced an early win, you know where's that going to put you?' "Look at this team [Auburn Tigers], if you took away their first SEC loss, and it was just a win versus a Group of Six team, they'd be a top-10 team right now. They'd have one loss, on the road at Tennessee to a really good team. And somehow now, because of adding an extra game, they're not even ranked and they just beat the number one team in the country." He concluded the answer, "It's just where football is, and they can't see like they do in basketball or baseball, metrics, so it is what it is." The reason Auburn isn't ranked is because they don't deserve to be, win over Georgia or not. And the reason the SEC has just two teams in the top 10 is because they keep losing. When asked a follow-up, whether there were any positives to the nine-game schedule, Kiffin was short: "No." "You're ... just seeing teams with more losses, more beat up. And there's so much into it more than just the losses. You know, it's at a time when because of it, I'm not complaining, I'm saying what it is, because of the [transfer] portal that you can leave every year and NIL, you see players going from teams for more money, and they go to another team in conference. "And that's fine, it is what it is, but at the same time that you see that, that it's so hard for teams to build depth after their top players ... don't add more conference games. Because now you've got what you got." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The problem with all of this is that it is exactly the argument other conferences were making when the SEC had the advantage of an eight-game schedule. You had programs that scheduled themselves four free non-conference wins, found themselves ranked because of their record, then provided "ranked" wins and losses in SEC play. That was a tremendous boon for the entire perceived strength of the conference and helped create the "depth" argument. Now that the advantage has been removed, Kiffin is rushing to complain about it. Yes, the SEC is going to have eight extra losses this year, and it's going to show up in the standings and the polls. Just like it does for everyone else. One other important point from his argument is that we don't have "metrics" in college football like we do in basketball or baseball. And he's right, there are no official NET ratings like there are in basketball. But we do have "metrics" in college football, they just don't always tell the story Kiffin and others like to tell. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! According to ESPN's SP+ rankings, which evaluate team efficiency on offense, defense and special teams while adjusting for competition, the Big Ten has nine teams in the top 30, compared with seven for the SEC. Turns out, this season at least, the Big Ten's "depth" is better than the SEC. Seems unlikely that Kiffin would be adamant that the Big Ten's nine-game conference schedule is dragging down their results. That Auburn team he referenced? They're No. 42. Because they're not actually at the level of a ranked team, it's just that the gaps between the best and the mediocre is smaller than it's ever been. Texas A&M is No. 33, Oklahoma No. 34, Florida No. 38, and Mississippi State No. 48. Yes, the SEC is getting a lot of benefit of the doubt when it comes to human poll voters relative to objective metrics. Speaking of that preferential treatment, it's obvious when looking at just wins and losses too. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER There are currently five teams from the SEC ranked despite having two losses. There isn't a single two-loss team in the top 25 poll that isn't from the SEC. That's correct; not one other conference has a ranked team with two losses. Just the SEC. They're already getting rewarded for their schedules, even if the "depth" in this year's SEC is not as strong as it's perceived to be. Don't worry though, Kiffin will still find something to complain about. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad821552b01e86071e0b658 NFL's top doctor defends Philadelphia Eagles handling of Jalen Hurts blood clots but NFLPA has different story te 2026-10-21T02:20:05.756Z NFL's top doctor defends Philadelphia Eagles handling of Jalen Hurts blood clots but NFLPA has different story The NFL made multiple officials available to reporters Tuesday during its fall league meeting to say that it was satisfied with how the Philadelphia Eagles handled quarterback Jalen Hurts' care related to his blood clots and to criticize reports that drew incorrect conclusions about what happened. And, ready for this? Then the NFL Players Association released a statement on the matter on Tuesday evening saying something quite different. That NFLPA statement criticized the league for drawing conclusions about how the situation was handled and added that the union was told by the league it would not review the care Hurts received. NFL CLEARS PHILADELPHIA EAGLES OF WRONGDOING IN HANDLING OF JALEN HURTS BLOOD CLOT SITUATION That last part calls into question how the NFL can defend how the Eagles handled the matter, because how could that assessment be made lacking a thorough review? So, rather than allaying concerns and moving on from the Jalen Hurts blood clot matter, we actually have a new mystery and more questions. "I'll just sum it up by saying that I have complete confidence in the Eagles medical staff and their handling of this situation and what characterize their work as very conservative, very patient-focused and appropriately guarded at every step," said Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL's chief medical officer. Sills said that in a typical season, the league has been "in the low single digits" of players that suffered deep vein thrombosis like Hurts did over the course of the past decade and this: EAGLES QUARTERBACK JALEN HURTS RULED OUT OF SUNDAY'S GAME 'OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION' DUE TO BLOOD CLOT "Every case gets reviewed and looked at," he said. Sills later added that in the Hurts case, "everyone was incredibly conservative and incredibly vigilant and was very quick to make diagnoses of these conditions that might not have been diagnosed in a non-athlete. "Quite frankly, you or I might have walked around with this condition without a diagnosis." Sills said that all the timing and decision-making on when tests were performed and conclusions reached came with "state-of-the-art imaging that was done in London and as far as the timing and the decision-making ... "I have great confidence in that and believe everyone acted with an abundance of caution and with a tremendous high degree of suspicion to try to identify and take care of these things as quickly as possible." Sills then repeated that the NFL has a committee that looks at all these cases and does so with the Players Association to see what can be learned. There's more: Jeff Miller, the NFL executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy, was asked if there was an investigation into what the Eagles did or whether the league simply trusted what the Eagles said happened. "Both talking to the Eagles staff and making sure from people on the ground, tracking the case, talking to the independent hospital and doctors involved that we have, I think, a complete understanding of the course of events," Miller said. Taken in total, this represents a full-throated defense of the Philadelphia Eagles, their medical staff, and the doctors in London that treated Hurts. And that sounded convincing until the NFLPA released its statement. "The NFLPA is not aware of any NFL investigation into the medical care provided to Jalen Hurts," the statement provided to OutKick and Fox News Digital reads. "In fact, the league previously informed the union that it did not plan to review the care he received." Wait, what? That contradicts what an NFL vice president and the league's top doctor said. Because, how could the NFL be so confident about the care Hurts received and the decisions that were made without a review or investigation into the facts? ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But the NFLPA was not finished blowing up the league. The NFL has apparently come to a conclusion that Hurts received great, professional care and called reporting suggesting something else "considerable and uninformed speculation." But the second part of the NFLPA's statement suggests the NFL is engaging in speculation. "Before conclusions are drawn about how this situation was handled, there must be a full investigation into what occurred," the union's statement read. "Determining the facts is essential to ensuring players receive the highest level of care and protection going forward." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad81efe2b01e86071e0b5f0 Woman sues popular Texas taco chain for $250K after allegedly finding cow tooth in meal, restaurant confirms te 2026-10-21T02:10:06.007Z Woman sues popular Texas taco chain for $250K after allegedly finding cow tooth in meal, restaurant confirms Taco 'bout biting off more than you can chew. A Texas woman's lunch took an unexpectedly toothsome turn when she allegedly discovered a cow tooth in her taco, prompting a lawsuit against popular restaurant chain Torchy's Tacos over a bizarre ingredient the company has since confirmed was the real deal. Nohemi Castillo claims she nearly swallowed the tooth while eating takeout from the chain's South Congress Avenue location in Austin on June 9, according to a lawsuit independently obtained by Fox News Digital and filed Oct. 13 in Travis County District Court. ROACHES CAUGHT CRAWLING ACROSS POPULAR STEAKHOUSE'S KITCHEN FLOOR IN VIRAL EMPLOYEE VIDEO The order included the chain's "Democrat" tacos, according to the complaint, although a cow tooth was certainly not among the advertised ingredients. Torchy's Tacos confirmed the unusual discovery in a statement to Austin TV station KVUE, saying its own investigation determined that the object was a cow tooth. "Upon receiving the guest complaint, we conducted a thorough review and identified the item as a cow tooth," the company said. "This can occasionally happen when processing the meat, though it is quite rare." The restaurant explained that its barbacoa comes from natural beef cheek sourced from a supplier, adding that it has taken steps to prevent similar incidents. FDA WIDENS CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION TO SIX MORE STATES AS CONFIRMED CASES TOP 6,000 "We have partnered with our supplier to reinforce their internal procedures to prevent this from happening in the future," Torchy's said. Castillo's attorney, Scott Vasquez, told Fox News Digital that the company did not acknowledge to him that the object was a cow tooth until the story attracted local media attention in October, roughly four months after the incident. Vasquez provided Fox News Digital with additional photographs showing the tooth beside a tape measure, offering a closer look at the sizable object Castillo claims she nearly swallowed. Another photograph included in the court filing shows the object resting on aluminum foil beside what appears to be taco meat. A witness statement provided by Castillo's attorney describes the moment an ordinary lunch with a colleague took an unpleasant turn. THREE WENDY'S EMPLOYEES ALLEGEDLY TOOK FOOD FROM TRASH, SPAT ON IT BEFORE SERVING UNHAPPY CUSTOMER "As we were eating, I heard an ‘awww!’ When I turned to Nohemi, I saw her pulling something out of her mouth, she said, 'I think it's a bone,'" the witness wrote. The colleague described Castillo examining the object while holding her left cheek before concluding that it appeared to be a tooth. According to the lawsuit, Castillo was disgusted and sickened by the discovery and visited a doctor later that evening, where she received prescriptions. The complaint alleges that she incurred medical expenses and experienced physical pain, mental anguish and other damages. Castillo is suing Torchy's Tacos and Success Foods Management Group, which does business as Torchy's Tacos, alleging that the defendants failed to properly prepare, inspect and distribute the food before selling it to customers. The lawsuit further alleges that Torchy's failed to adequately monitor its meat supplier and breached implied warranties that food sold to consumers is fit for consumption. It also alleges violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and federal food safety requirements. Castillo contends that she would not have purchased the meal, or would have examined it more closely, had she known about the alleged defect. She is seeking monetary relief of $250,000 or less, with any final award to be determined by a jury. Vasquez also told Fox News Digital that he has become aware of other individuals reporting similar experiences with Torchy's since the story received attention, although those accounts have not been independently verified. The attorney characterized the company's earlier responses as providing limited information while shifting blame and responsibility to others. Torchy's, meanwhile, maintains that it took the complaint seriously and conducted a thorough review. "We are aware of the situation and take all concerns about our food seriously," the company told KVUE. Torchy's did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad81ca62b01e86071e0b57c Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for deputy's murder as state closes in on execution record te 2026-10-21T02:00:06.886Z Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for deputy's murder as state closes in on execution record A 77-year-old Florida man was executed on Tuesday for killing a sheriff's deputy more than 40 years ago, marking the Sunshine State's 18th execution of the year as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis continues an accelerated pace of executions. William Reaves was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke following a three-drug injection. He was convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the September 1986 shooting death of Indian River County sheriff's deputy Richard Raczkoski. Reaves said he did not have any last words. About 30 seconds after the injection began, Reaves took several big breaths and then stopped moving. A few minutes later, the team warden shook Reaves’ shoulders and shouted his name, but the man gave no response. A medic checked for a heartbeat or other signs of life, and Reaves was pronounced dead about a minute later. FLORIDA EXECUTES INMATE WHO KILLED CELLMATE BECAUSE HE WANTED DEATH PENALTY Raczkoski's brother, Marc, told reporters after witnessing the execution that his brother finally received justice, while Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said that he viewed the execution as closure rather than justice. "Would we all be so lucky to be 77 years old and to die so peacefully," Flowers said at a press conference. "That’s not justice in any way, in my opinion." On Sept. 23, 1986, Raczkoski responded to a 911 call that Reaves had made from a payphone at a Vero Beach convenience store, according to court records. After the deputy arrived at the scene and the two men began talking, a gun fell out of Reaves’ pants, officials said. The two men struggled over the weapon before Reaves eventually regained control of it. Raczkoski was attempting to run away when Reaves shot him four times, according to investigators. He died from his wounds later that day. Reaves was convicted and sentenced to death about a year after the shooting. The Florida Supreme Court later overturned the conviction due to a conflict of interest with the prosecutor and ordered a new trial. After the second trial, Reaves was again convicted and sentenced to death, and subsequent appeals were unsuccessful. The U.S. Supreme Court denied Reaves’ request for a stay of execution and petition asking the court to review his case without comment on Tuesday. TWO FLORIDA INMATES DIE IN RARE DOUBLE EXECUTION AFTER SCOTUS DENIES STAYS The state Supreme Court also rejected Reaves’ appeals last week that sought to halt the execution. His attorneys challenged Florida’s three-drug lethal injection protocol. Executions in the state are carried out through the injection of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, according to the Department of Corrections. The court has previously upheld the protocol against similar challenges. Florida's method is different from the single-drug injection used in states like Tennessee, where death row inmate Christa Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital and was rushed to the hospital last month. Pike has since been released from the hospital and returned to prison. Reaves' attorneys also argued that jurors who recommended the death penalty were never made aware that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had rated the Army veteran as 100% disabled because of post-traumatic stress disorder linked to his service in the Vietnam War. More than 100 military veterans appealed to DeSantis in a letter on Monday to halt the execution, pointing to those factors. Reaves was the eighth Florida prisoner over age 70 put to death this year. Florida has accelerated its pace of executions amid a flurry of death warrants signed by DeSantis since 2025. The governor oversaw a state record 19 executions last year, more than any other Florida governor in a single year since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976, accounting for approximately 40% of the U.S. total of 47 executions for 2025. Florida would tie last year's record if Jesse Guardado, 64, is put to death as scheduled on Nov. 5 for robbing and killing a woman to buy drugs in 2004. Florida has carried out more than half of the 32 total executions in the country so far this year, including Reaves. In July, Florida executed two prisoners in one day, the first time a state has done so in nearly a decade. DeSantis has said he wants justice for victims’ families who have often waited decades for death sentences to be carried out. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad81a4d2b01e86071e0b4c9 Andre Drummond Makes Knicks History With Rare Season-Opener Feat te 2026-10-21T01:50:05.125Z Andre Drummond Makes Knicks History With Rare Season-Opener Feat Andre Drummond makes Knicks history against the 76ers, offering hope as New York adjusts without Mitchell Robinson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad813442b01e86071e0b366 How Bernie Sanders Could Hurt Talarico and Hinojosa in Texas te 2026-10-21T01:20:04.836Z How Bernie Sanders Could Hurt Talarico and Hinojosa in Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa did not attend Bernie Sanders' Houston rally. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad810f22b01e86071e0b309 Honduran illegal immigrant charged with assaulting ICE officers with hammer during New Jersey traffic stop te 2026-10-21T01:10:10.118Z Honduran illegal immigrant charged with assaulting ICE officers with hammer during New Jersey traffic stop A Honduran national who federal authorities say was unlawfully present in the United States allegedly climbed onto his truck and repeatedly swung a hammer at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a traffic stop in New Jersey this month, federal prosecutors said. Reinieri De Jesus Licona Amador, 27, was charged with assaulting federal officers and appeared Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal in Camden federal court, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey. "Federal officers put themselves in harm’s way to enforce the law and protect the public," U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer said in a statement. "When an individual responds to a traffic stop by attacking an officer with a hammer, that conduct threatens not only the officer’s safety but the rule of law itself," he continued. "We will not allow violent attacks on federal officers to go unanswered and will hold those responsible accountable under the law." EXCLUSIVE: DHS SECRETARY MULLIN SLAMS SANCTUARY POLITICIANS AS ATTACKS ON ICE OFFICERS SKYROCKET Federal prosecutors said the incident began during a targeted ICE operation in Gibbsboro, when officers ran a license plate check on a truck traveling through the area. According to the criminal complaint, the vehicle was registered to Licona Amador, and a search of immigration records indicated he lacked lawful status in the United States. Officers then activated their emergency lights and pulled over Licona Amador's truck, prosecutors said. ILLEGAL ALIEN ON THE RUN AFTER ALLEGEDLY RAMMING ICE VEHICLE IN PENNSYLVANIA, PROMPTING AGENT TO FIRE WEAPON According to the complaint, as officers approached the truck, they saw Licona Amador reach into a tool container in the back seat and pick up a hammer. Prosecutors said officers ordered Licona Amador to stop moving, but he refused to comply, prompting them to open the vehicle door and attempt to remove him from the truck. He allegedly pulled away from the officers and moved to the passenger side of the truck, where they again tried unsuccessfully to restrain him. Licona Amador then climbed out of the passenger side of the truck while holding the hammer, ignoring officers' repeated commands, according to the complaint. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECTED OF GANG TIES ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY RAMMING ICE OFFICER He allegedly climbed onto the passenger-side door and repeatedly swung the hammer at officers, prosecutors said. Officers then deployed oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, commonly known as pepper spray, and wrestled Licona Amador to the ground, prosecutors said. He was arrested without injury and faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted of assaulting federal officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad810f02b01e86071e0b300 Prince Harry says ‘most important thing is to reconcile’ with royal family te 2026-10-21T01:10:08.750Z Prince Harry says ‘most important thing is to reconcile’ with royal family Prince Harry is ready to put the past behind him as he makes a renewed plea for reconciliation with the royal family. During a video interview with GQ that was conducted by the magazine's host Zach Baron in September and released Tuesday, the 42-year-old Duke of Sussex was asked whether he grieved his complicated relationships with his father King Charles III, 77, and his brother Prince William, 44. "Yes, of course," Harry said. "I think from a family perspective — again, another massively relatable issue for so many people — sibling disagreements, broken relationships between kids and their parents, kids and one parent. That continues to come up with me the whole time with people that I speak to, so I know how relatable it is." PRINCE HARRY RISKS 'LOBBING A GRENADE' AT PRINCE WILLIAM AS CHANCE TO HEAL YEARS-LONG FEUD EMERGES: EXPERT "Some people maybe look at us and go, ‘How are you gonna work it out? Maybe that will help me work my stuff out,'" he continued. "Some people don't want it to work out," Harry added. "I want it to work out. With everything else that's going on in the world, the most important thing is to reconcile — that's the key point." PRINCE WILLIAM'S ABSENCE SPEAKS VOLUMES AS KING CHARLES REUNITES WITH PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE: EXPERTS Baron went on to ask Harry if he believes the family "wound" can be repaired to which Harry replied, "Scars stick around forever." "But what your perception is, and what your mindset is to those things that have happened, letting go of the past," he said. "That's something that I would encourage everybody to do: If there's certain things from the past that are still affecting you every day, that's harder to let go of." "But, for me, there's enough drama in the world and enough drama in people's lives to continue with issues with family," Harry added. Following the interview's release, Harry's comment that "some people don't want it to work out" sparked speculation that he was referring to William. A spokesperson later clarified Harry's remark, telling People magazine that his comment "was absolutely not intended as a swipe at his brother or any other member of his family." PRINCE WILLIAM ‘INCANDESCENT WITH ANGER’ AT PRINCE HARRY AS DIANA ANNIVERSARY DEEPENS ROYAL RIFT: PIERS MORGAN "The comment was made in a general context and was not directed at his family in any way," Harry's representative added. Harry's relationship with his family has been strained for years. Rumors of a rift between the brothers began to swirl in 2018 after Harry married former "Suits" star Meghan Markle. Harry publicly acknowledged problems in his relationship with William in October 2019, telling ITV that although they would "always be brothers," they were on "different paths" and don't see each other as often as they did in the past. PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON 'PLAYING IT COOL' AS PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE RETURN TO THE UK: EXPERT Tensions escalated further after Harry and Markle stepped back as senior working royals in January 2020 and relocated to Canada before settling in California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex later aired grievances against the royal family in their bombshell 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the television special, Harry and Markle alleged a lack of support from the institution and accused an unnamed royal family member of racism. Harry also opened up about his strained relationships with Charles and William, though he shared his hopes that those could be repaired. He admitted that he felt "really let down" by Charles and revealed that his father had stopped taking his calls as the Sussexes prepared to step down from their royal roles. PRINCE HARRY'S SECURITY FIGHT THREATENS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED REUNION WITH KING CHARLES: EXPERT However, Harry said he would "always love" his father and vowed to "make it one of my priorities to try and heal that relationship." Harry addressed his rift with William, saying he loved his brother "to bits" but said again that they were on "different paths." At the time, he described their relationship as "space" while expressing hope that "time heals all things." PRINCE WILLIAM ‘BLINDSIDED’ BY HARRY, MEGHAN RETURN AS KATE FEARS NEW TURMOIL FROM ROYAL FEUD: EXPERTS A year later, the couple's relationship with the royal family deteriorated further with the release of their Netflix series "Harry & Meghan." In the series, Harry accused the royal institution of leaking and planting stories and further detailed the breakdown in his relationship with his family. The rift deepened following the January 2023 publication of Harry's memoir, "Spare," in which he detailed private disputes with his father and brother and alleged that William physically attacked him during a 2019 argument over Markle. Buckingham Palace declined to respond publicly to Harry's allegations. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE’S UK MOVE PUTS FRESH SPOTLIGHT ON THEIR EXPLOSIVE CLAIMS AGAINST ROYAL FAMILY However, Harry has continued to express his desire to reconcile with his family. In a January 2023 interview with ITV while promoting "Spare," Harry said, "Forgiveness is 100% a possibility because I would like to get my father back. I would like to have my brother back." "At the moment, I don't recognize them, as much as they probably don't recognize me," he added. At the time, Harry said that reconciliation would only be possible under one condition. "Though I would like to have reconciliation, I would like accountability," he said. "I've managed to make peace over this time with a lot of things that have happened. But that doesn't mean that I'm just gonna let it go." Harry's latest remarks echo comments he made last year when he publicly called for an end to his long-running feud with the royal family. During an interview with the BBC in May 2025, Harry's rhetoric shifted noticeably after losing his legal challenge over his security in the United Kingdom. "I would love reconciliation with my family," he said. "There’s no point in continuing to fight any more. Life is precious." "I don’t know how much longer my father has," Harry added. In February 2024, Charles was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer, and he continues receiving ongoing medical treatment. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE At the time, Harry told the outlet that he was not in touch with Charles, claiming, "He won't speak to me because of this security stuff." The Duke of Sussex also indicated that he had forgiven his family for many of their past disagreements. Harry said there were "things that have happened that I can now forgive" and that he had "moved past that." Harry specifically said he could forgive the involvement of his father, brother and stepmother, Queen Camilla, though he maintained that he was still struggling to forgive the decision over his security arrangements in the U.K. He also acknowledged that some members of the royal family might "never forgive" him for writing "Spare," or for "lots of things." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In August, Harry and Markle along with their children, son Prince Archie, 7, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 5, returned to the U.K. for an extended stay. The Sussexes’ desire to reconnect with Charles and other members of the royal family has been reported as one of the reasons behind their move. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE There appears to have been a significant improvement in the relationship between Harry and his father. In September 2025, the two met privately, marking their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year. In July 2026, Harry, Markle, Archie and Lilibet traveled to the U.K where they reunited with Charles and Camilla at Highgrove House. It was the king's first meeting with his daughter-in-law and grandchildren in roughly four years. Harry and Charles have also reportedly remained in communication since the Sussexes' return to the U.K. However, Harry and William reportedly remain estranged, with no direct contact between the brothers despite the Duke of Sussex's calls for reconciliation. William has largely remained silent about the brothers' estrangement and has not publicly expressed a desire to repair their relationship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad810ed2b01e86071e0b2e2 Vivek Ramaswamy’s Election Odds Crash to New Low Amid Amy Acton Ad Backlash te 2026-10-21T01:10:05.671Z Vivek Ramaswamy’s Election Odds Crash to New Low Amid Amy Acton Ad Backlash The backlash comes as election forecasters rate the race for the Ohio governor's mansion as a toss-up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad80e9a2b01e86071e0b277 Warriors Make Stephen Curry Injury Announcement Before Lakers Opener te 2026-10-21T01:00:10.205Z Warriors Make Stephen Curry Injury Announcement Before Lakers Opener The Warriors provide a Stephen Curry injury update ahead of their season opener against the Lakers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad80e982b01e86071e0b26e LeBron James Gets Disrespected by Knicks Fans With Brutal Chants at MSG te 2026-10-21T01:00:08.218Z LeBron James Gets Disrespected by Knicks Fans With Brutal Chants at MSG Knicks fans unleash brutal chants at LeBron James and Joel Embiid at Madison Square Garden. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad80c3c2b01e86071e0b1fb Former Eagles Star Demands NFL Analyst Apologize to Jalen Hurts On-Air te 2026-10-21T00:50:04.678Z Former Eagles Star Demands NFL Analyst Apologize to Jalen Hurts On-Air Former Eagles star Terrell Owens called out NFL analyst Michael Robinson, demanding more from his apology to Jalen Hurts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad809eb2b01e86071e0b16c Americans who moved to Europe after Trump win now say they regret leaving te 2026-10-21T00:40:11.596Z Americans who moved to Europe after Trump win now say they regret leaving Liberal Americans who fled to Europe after President Donald Trump's re-election shared how the grass is not always greener on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Wired Magazine released an article Thursday headlined "They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It," speaking directly to those who sought "political refuge in the wake of Trump’s second term," but have since voiced frustration with Europe’s lower quality of life, the rise of right-wing politics in those countries, and a newfound appreciation for the cultural norms and niceties of American life. One account, from a woman nicknamed "Annie," said she was sold the idea of an idyllic U.K. life on social media, "But the reality of life in the U.K. was dramatically different to what she’d imagined." "There are huge misconceptions about access to quality healthcare, standard of living… the quality of life is significantly lower than in the U.S.," she told the magazine, citing challenges ranging from their healthcare system to a significantly lower disposable income. "Things in the U.K. that are considered luxury items are very common" in America, like a dishwasher and dryer, she told Wired. FRENCH AI CEO WARNS AMERICANS AGAINST VOTING DEMOCRAT, SAYING 'YOU DON'T WANT TO BE FRANCE' Annie told the outlet that despite believing she'd have free healthcare under the NHS, she now pays "huge amounts of taxes and an immigration surcharge" to access the national healthcare services. "So no, the health care is not free here," she said. Annie was also surprised by the amount of anti-American hostility she experienced and cultural differences in the workplace. "I found it particularly surprising how people feel so comfortable mocking my accent and culture, even in a workplace environment," she said. "The U.K. is very much a place of ‘it is what it is,’ but as Americans we are taught to always improve and strive for better things." "I thought that ‘British politeness’ existed as it does in movies," Annie added, "but unfortunately, the reality is that present-day British culture is very individualistic, as well as without the sense of charity and helpfulness that many parts of American culture value." WORLD CUP SOCCER FANS ARE DISCOVERING AMERICA’S GREATNESS. IT’S TIME AMERICANS DID, TOO Sarah Wood González, a journalist and consultant, made similar comments about learning to appreciate the American mindset and work culture once she was in a different environment. "Something I had taken for granted is the American outgoingness and default to action, where the question is ‘how can we collaborate?’" she said. "Generally speaking, I also found that the American work style, for better or for worse, moves much faster and can get to a yes or no in less time." "Finding work was so hard, and the endless bureaucracy had grown worse since I’d left," Josh, who moved to Germany, told Wired. "I missed the friendlier people, freedom of speech, and ease of daily life" in the United States, he said. He added of German daily life, "If you aren’t born and raised there, and don’t look German, you’ll never be fully accepted." Josh told the magazine he moved back to the U.S. recently and is much happier. He admitted he may have "overreacted" by fleeing to Europe. Many Americans who shared their regrets on social media were berated by fellow liberals for wanting to move back to "evil" America, the article also said. "These posts are usually met with a huge amount of backlash. Commenters are quick to imply that the poster must be right-wing and privileged, in for a nasty shock if they did return home," Wired Magazine summarized. "Ironically, many times, they parrot the right-wing notion that they probably aren’t trying hard enough to assimilate into their new country. When one person recently said they badly missed their community of friends in a 'blue city in a blue state' and were considering moving back, the majority of top comments agreed the user was 'insane.'" Daniel Di Martino, a Manhattan Institute fellow and economist who was born in Venezuela, spoke to Fox News Digital about how some misguided Americans tend to have unrealistic notions about European life. "Things aren’t always great in Europe, but Europe is not one thing. Living in Greece, making the average salary of a Greek person, would be considered near poverty level in America. Living in Denmark, like an average Dane, is definitely fine, but they still earn much less than the average American," he said. "Some aspects of quality of life in European countries are definitely better: Lower crime, better food. But on the basic reality of how much someone earns, Americans would be worse off moving to Europe." He concluded, "The reason for this is simple: It is very hard to fire workers, so getting a job in the first place is difficult. And in most European countries other than Switzerland and the Baltics, taxes are very high for low and middle-income workers to pay for so-called universal healthcare and pensions for a larger elderly population." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Theo Wold, a former White House deputy assistant for domestic policy in Trump’s first term, also spoke about how American liberals fail to understand that the very European socialism they romanticize would undo the qualities that make America great. "American liberals want to import European socialist ideas and wave after wave of third world immigrants into the U.S., but it turns out that in real life, socialism and mass immigration produce countries that are poorer, less productive, and less enjoyable to call home," he said. "American liberals who moved to Europe are experiencing that firsthand. Every American voter who thinks they want single-payer healthcare should have to spend a few months on an NHS waitlist or look for housing in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin: the European malaise is a real wake-up call." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad809e72b01e86071e0b136 A.J. Brown Opens Up About Jalen Hurts's Blood Clots te 2026-10-21T00:40:07.842Z A.J. Brown Opens Up About Jalen Hurts's Blood Clots The Eagles quarterback was shut down for the rest of the 2026 season because of blood clot issues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad809e52b01e86071e0b12d Celtics Fall in Season Opener Despite Historic Paul George Debut te 2026-10-21T00:40:05.794Z Celtics Fall in Season Opener Despite Historic Paul George Debut George's dominant performance appeared to put Boston on track for a convincing season-opening victory. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad807912b01e86071e0b0d5 Penguins star teenager Ben Kindel has medical episode during team flight, taken to hospital te 2026-10-21T00:30:09.121Z Penguins star teenager Ben Kindel has medical episode during team flight, taken to hospital The Pittsburgh Penguins turned their plane around after forward Ben Kindel had a "medical episode" during the team's flight. Kindel, 19, received medical attention on the plane and is in stable condition. "The Pittsburgh Penguins team plane returned to the Salt Lake City International Airport today shortly after takeoff due to a medical episode involving forward Ben Kindel. Team physician, Dr. Dharmesh Vyas of UPMC, as well as the team’s medical staff were on board and immediately attended to Ben. An ambulance was waiting upon arrival, and he was taken to the University of Utah Hospital for further evaluation. Ben is conscious, alert and in stable condition," the Penguins said in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "The health and safety of our players, as well as the privacy for their families, are our top priority. The team will provide further updates when appropriate." The Penguins lost 5-4 to the Utah Mammoth on Monday but did not travel until Tuesday because their next game is not until Thursday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Penguins selected Kindel with the No. 11 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The British Columbia native made his NHL debut last season, playing 86 games and scoring 19 goals and adding 20 assists for 39 points. Through nine games this season, Kindel has two goals and two assists. In the team's Monday loss, he played 18 minutes and 53 seconds. Kindel is the youngest player on the team. Members of the Penguins front office, coaching staff and medical staff will remain with Kindel in Utah, according to The Athletic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8078d2b01e86071e0b0a3 Duke Football Player Issues Apology for Heated Altercation With Female Trainer te 2026-10-21T00:30:05.772Z Duke Football Player Issues Apology for Heated Altercation With Female Trainer Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson apologizes for a viral incident involving a female trainer during the team's Week 7 game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad805402b01e86071e0b05d White powder letters sent to Arizona lawmakers reflect surge of political intimidation te 2026-10-21T00:20:16.255Z White powder letters sent to Arizona lawmakers reflect surge of political intimidation WASHINGTON – The powder in a letter sent to Rep. Adelita Grijalva tested negative for anything harmful, an aide to the Tucson Democrat said Tuesday. But that and other suspicious letters sent in recent days to other Arizona lawmakers and the state’s top elections official are raising concerns about political intimidation on the eve of the midterm elections. “One envelope can frighten an entire institution, and the powder doesn’t need to be lethal for the intimidation to work,” said Murat Haner, a criminology expert at Arizona State University who studies terrorism and political violence. Brooke Brennan, a spokeswoman for the FBI’s Phoenix Field Office, told Cronkite News the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings across the country. “Some of the letters contained an unknown substance and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident” and to find whoever sent the letters, she said in a statement. More than three dozen congressional and election offices in 32 states have been sent suspicious mail in recent days, Axios reported Tuesday. Recipients included lawmakers in both parties. On Monday, the House Sergeant at Arms told lawmakers that tests on letters sent to congressional offices have not shown any dangerous substances, according to Roll Call. In Arizona three federal lawmakers, all Democrats, said Monday that their offices had been targeted: Grijalva and Phoenix Reps. Greg Stanton and Yassamin Ansari. “We will not be intimidated, and we’ll keep doing the work that Arizonans elected us to do,” they said in a joint statement. Laurel Harbridge-Yong, a Northwestern University political scientist whose current research focuses on political violence and how threats against elected officials shape legislative behavior, said white powder is frightening and sure to draw attention. But such incidents are only part of a “much more widespread problem,” she said, adding, “The psychological toll on office holders and their family is significant.” She said these incidents can dissuade some politicians from pursuing controversial policies or seeking office, but many are resilient and determined to continue their work. On Oct. 15, staff at the Arizona Secretary of State’s office opened a letter filled with a white powder, causing an evacuation of the State Capitol Executive Tower. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes said afterwards that his office will be on “high alert” but “we will not be scared out of doing our jobs on behalf of the voters of Arizona.” Last week, the House and Senate Sergeant at Arms offices, which oversee safety and security for members of Congress, warned lawmakers and their staff to be careful in handling incoming mail after a string of suspicious incidents. The letters to Grijalva and Ansari were sent to former office locations, according to their joint statement. Ansari told KTAR News on Monday that the letters to all three Arizona lawmakers contained a white powder. “The best response is to take every incident seriously, not amplify panic, and make sure election workers and local officials have support and security. Most of them are not high-profile people,” Haner said by email. Nate Sigal, a spokesperson for Grijalva, said the office receives threats “fairly frequently,” though not usually by mail, and refers those to the U.S. Capitol Police. The Capitol Police reported in January that its Threat Assessment Section investigated 14,938 concerning statements, behaviors and communications directed at members of Congress, their families, staff and the Capitol in 2025, up by more than 5,000 over the previous year.  Haner said incidents of political threats began to escalate in 2016, and intensified in 2020 when election administrators became targets. “Threats are now more frequent, more personal, and increasingly aimed at the people and institutions that make democracy function: election workers, local officials, members of Congress,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad805382b01e86071e0b02a Roseanne Barr challenges Hollywood to give her another shot after controversial 'Roseanne' exit te 2026-10-21T00:20:08.133Z Roseanne Barr challenges Hollywood to give her another shot after controversial 'Roseanne' exit Eight years after she was fired from her hit reboot of "Roseanne," Roseanne Barr is looking for a second chance. The 73-year-old has self-financed a new show called "Meemaw: A Modern Day Fable." Barr told The Hollywood Reporter this week that she's shopping the sitcom to "Anybody who wants a number one show and is smart enough to take a number one show." ETHAN HAWKE BLASTS HOLLYWOOD'S 'GREEDY BASTARDS,' PREDICTS MASSIVE REBELLION AGAINST POWERFUL ELITES "I don’t know why they don’t want a number one show and why they hate a number one show and why they would destroy a number one show," she said of Hollywood. "But if they do want a number one show, I got it." The "Roseanne" reboot was a huge hit with tens of millions of viewers each week, and it finished its first season as the number one primetime sitcom in the 18-49 demographic, according to Variety. ROSEANNE BARR CALLS FORMER CO-STAR A 'BRAINWASHED BIGOT' AFTER HE SAID REBOOT WAS 'RIGHTFULLY CANCELED' She’s also pitched "Meemaw" to Elon Musk but without success. "I don’t know why he hasn’t called me or returned my calls," she admitted of the trillionaire. "I mean, of all people on earth, I’m the one he should call, but I don’t know." HOW ELON MUSK GOT BACK IN TRUMP'S ORBIT AFTER NUCLEAR FALLOUT, INSIDERS REVEAL: 'WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE' "Meemaw" is about the matriarch of a mixed-race family in Texas who are preppers, which she describes as "Somebody who’s prepared of the end of the world." It’s partially based on her life. "I’m a prepper. I live in Texas. Everybody’s a prepper here," she said. The show also stars Drea de Matteo, Omar Gooding and Randy Quaid who plays Barr’s love interest. JOHN GOODMAN ADMITS HE FELT 'FRIGHTENED' AFTER THE SUDDEN FAME HE EXPERIENCED FROM 'ROSEANNE' "I’m in love with him and I wish he would leave his wife and marry me," she joked. "I enjoyed making out with him so much that I wrote extra scenes where we would make out." Barr said she hasn’t shown the sitcom to anyone yet. "But it is so funny," she said. "It’s the funniest s--- I’ve ever done, and I had a ball and I play a really wacky old lady this time." On her firing from the reboot, Barr insists she didn’t intend her infamous tweet about former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to be racist. ELI STEELE: THE TERROR OF BEING CALLED RACIST IS CRUSHING FREE SPEECH IN AMERICA "It was not a racist tweet," she said. "It wasn’t about race, it was about politics. What it really was a three-month conversation between myself and journalists in Iran who were talking about attacks mostly on Iranian women in the streets." After the tweet, she apologized, and she claimed ABC gave her a choice of signing off on the rights to the show so it could continue as "The Conners" or it would be canceled and everyone would lose their jobs. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "ABC demanded that they would only make [the show] if I were not [in it]. And they called me and said, ‘You have a choice to make: You can sign off on letting us do a show without you [or everyone is out of a job.]’" she claimed. She continued, "The only thing that mattered to me at the time is I said, ‘I want you to say I’m not a racist and that you know I’m not a racist and that my whole life has been about fighting racism and that you know it.’" "And [Werner] said, "I will do that once you sign away your rights. And also I promise you, if you sign away your rights for this season, that we’ll make sure that everybody knows you did it to save the jobs of the crew,’" she claimed, via the outlet. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She said she didn’t get paid for the seven seasons of "The Conners." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Nope. It was all a trick." In "The Connors," Roseanne's character died off-screen in the first episode from opioids. She says: "That was a nice way to kill America’s mom. Drug overdose." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad805362b01e86071e0b021 Royce White exploring legal avenues after WNBA tells Congress he is ineligible to play te 2026-10-21T00:20:06.754Z Royce White exploring legal avenues after WNBA tells Congress he is ineligible to play Former NBA player Royce White says he plans to explore legal avenues against the WNBA after Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told Congress that he and Enes Kanter Freedom are ineligible to play because they are men. White told OutKick that Engelbert’s response does not resolve his challenge to the league’s eligibility standards, calling on the WNBA to explain how it defines men and women. "We plan to explore every legal avenue possible to hold the WNBA and NBA community to their stated standards and values," White said. FORMER NBA PLAYER ROYCE WHITE SAYS HE IS DECLARING FOR NEXT WNBA DRAFT AFTER ENES KANTER ANNOUNCEMENT Asked whether Engelbert’s letter had officially triggered a previously discussed discrimination lawsuit, White said he could not discuss particulars. He did not announce a filing or provide a timetable for taking legal action. The dispute centers on White’s and Freedom’s efforts to enter the 2027 WNBA draft after declaring that they identify as women. During the interview, White agreed when asked whether his declaration was "for basketball purposes." In an Oct. 16 letter responding to Republican lawmakers, Engelbert stated the league’s position directly. "With respect to your questions regarding eligibility, only women are eligible to play in the WNBA and the individuals you cite in your letter are both men," Engelbert wrote. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The response followed a Sept. 17 inquiry from Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., and four Republican colleagues asking how the WNBA defines "women" under its collective bargaining agreement and why White and Freedom had been deemed ineligible. The lawmakers requested answers by Oct. 16. The agreement states that "only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA," but does not specify language concerning gender identity or sex assigned at birth, Front Office Sports reported in August. Engelbert’s response did not supply a definition of "women" or explain the criteria used to classify White and Freedom as men. White said that distinction remains central to his challenge. "No, we’re not letting them off that easy," he said when asked whether Engelbert’s statement represented a step in the right direction. "She has to define, and the WNBA has to define, what a man and a woman is and why." White also called for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to address the dispute. ENES FREEDOM RIPS CHERYL REEVE FOR SAYING WOMEN'S SPORTS ADVOCATES 'DON’T WANT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE TO EXIST' "I’d like Adam Silver and the NBA to weigh in," he said. The league had already rejected the two former NBA players’ eligibility through statements attributed to league sources in August. ROYCE WHITE SHOWS UP TO INDIANA FEVER GAME IN BLONDE WIG AMID WNBA DRAFT PURSUIT White described himself as a longtime fan of women’s basketball, saying he grew up watching older female relatives play sports and learned from local girls’ basketball players. "I’m a fan of the WNBA. I think the women have come a long way," White said. "I’d love to see it not as politicized as it is, because I think it takes away from the beauty of the game." White added that he has been watching the WNBA Finals and is considering attending games, although he declined to identify which ones, citing security concerns. "I have my eyes on a few games for sure, and I’ve been watching," he said, describing himself as "scoping the competition." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad805352b01e86071e0b018 Stranger in Biden mask pulls bizarre Texas doorstep stunt as police issue warning te 2026-10-21T00:20:05.480Z Stranger in Biden mask pulls bizarre Texas doorstep stunt as police issue warning A visitor wearing a Joe Biden mask turned a Texas homeowner’s doorstep into the setting for a bizarre banana snack, prompting a police response and a warning that pranks can lead to dangerous confrontations. Doorbell camera video shows the unidentified person approaching a Watauga home wearing a mask resembling the former president and what appears to be a "FREEDOM" T-shirt similar to those associated with Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA. The person runs their fingers over the camera twice, then eats a banana through the mask before walking away. NAKED DOORDASH DRIVER DELIVERS FOOD TO TEXAS HOME IN SHOCKING SECURITY CAMERA VIDEO Watauga police told Fox News Digital that officers responded to a suspicious activity report at approximately 8:05 p.m. Oct. 18. After reviewing the homeowner’s video at the scene, officers found no evidence of a crime. A search of the surrounding neighborhood turned up no sign of the masked visitor. MASKED HELMETED PROWLER STALKS MASSACHUSETTS MANSION BEFORE SLIPPING INTO WOODS IN WEALTHY TOWN: ‘IT’S CREEPY’ The department said it is aware of social media posts describing similar sightings, but no additional reports involving the person have been made directly to police. Officers have not identified any related incidents. While the doorstep appearance did not result in criminal charges, police cautioned that behavior intended to get a laugh could have serious consequences. COPS FLUSH HOMECOMING PRANK PLANS AFTER SEIZING 650 TOILET PAPER ROLLS IN ‘OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP’ "The department also reminds the public that behavior perceived as threatening can lead to dangerous confrontations, potentially resulting in serious injury," police told Fox News Digital. Authorities urged residents to call police about concerning behavior instead of confronting individuals themselves. "We also encourage everyone to exercise good judgment and recognize that behavior intended as a joke or prank can sometimes cause unnecessary concern for others," the department said. The visitor’s identity and reason for the masked appearance remain unknown. Police said their assessment has not changed. "Based on the available information, our assessment remains unchanged: officers found no evidence that a criminal offense occurred." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad802ef2b01e86071e0afb6 Before teens hit the road, ADOT urges parents to talk safety te 2026-10-21T00:10:23.237Z Before teens hit the road, ADOT urges parents to talk safety Talk to your kids about safe driving.  That’s the best advice to minimize risk factors teen drivers statistically face — such as not wearing seatbelts, distracted or impaired driving and speeding — according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.  In honor of Teen Driver Safety Week, ADOT is spending the next few days reminding parents to not only have driving safety discussions but to prepare them for the road.  Last year, 31 teen drivers were killed in crashes on Arizona roads, according to crash reports submitted by law enforcement agencies and compiled by ADOT.  “Providing resources to new drivers in formats that are convenient and accessible, such as at-home permit tests, is crucial to ensuring all drivers on Arizona roadways are safer,” said Motor Vehicle Division Director Mike Cryderman.  Teens can learn the rules of the road in the Arizona Driver License manual and can take practice written tests to prepare themselves before getting their permit.  Maricopa State Farm agent Rene Chavez recommends two teen driving programs to minimize teen driving risk: the Safe Driver Training for Steer Clear and the Drive Safe & Save Safe Driver Discount program.  “Both of these programs are optional [for teens], but they are intended to help teach our youthful drivers great driving habits that can lead to safety and savings,” he said.  The Steer Clear program is for young drivers under 25. It emphasizes driving basics; including avoiding distraction, navigating residential and city roads, safe highway driving, as well as special driving situations like driving at night or in stormy weather.   The Drive Safe and Save program tracks driving habits like gradual acceleration, breaking, smooth turning, and cell phone distraction with interactive maps that help create safe driving habits.  To find more information about teen license restrictions and permissions, visit azdot.gov/teendrivers. The post Before teens hit the road, ADOT urges parents to talk safety appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad802e92b01e86071e0af8a Ana Navarro clashes with 'The View' co-hosts, declares there's 'no way in hell' she would meet with Trump te 2026-10-21T00:10:17.744Z Ana Navarro clashes with 'The View' co-hosts, declares there's 'no way in hell' she would meet with Trump "The View" co-host Ana Navarro said Tuesday there was "no way in hell" that she would meet with President Donald Trump. During a segment on the ABC daytime talk show, the panel discussed Trump's Thursday night dinner with comedian Bill Maher, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and musician Kid Rock at the White House. This led to a discussion among the co-hosts about whether they would accept an invitation to dinner with the president. While co-hosts Sara Haines and Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously worked for Trump, said they would accept an invitation, Navarro responded, "Hell to the no." "There is no way in hell, no way in hell I would want to break bread or be in the same room with a man whose administration is hunting Latinos," Navarro said. TRUMP HOSTED A DINNER WITH – WAIT FOR IT – STEPHEN A SMITH, KID ROCK AND BILL MAHER "It’s not 'Lady and the Tramp.' You’re not going to slurp pasta," Haines replied jokingly. "No, but, listen, stop, this is not funny!" Navarro responded. "What he’s doing to Latinos is criminal." She clarified that she had no interest in meeting with Trump because it would make "zero difference" to his administration. "I know that he has seen the polls of Latinos going against him, that he’s lost 50 points of support with Latinos, and his administration has doubled down on their cruelty," Navarro said. "They are killing Latinos, chasing them, hunting them, racially profiling them, torturing them, sending them to places in far-off Africa. You think I’m going to go share a meal with him?"  Haines pointed out that Navarro has met with and questioned other Republican politicians, including Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., but Navarro suggested that there were other ways to push back against political figures. "You know who’s going to hold him accountable? The people who are going to vote in the midterm elections," Navarro said. 'THE VIEW' CO-HOST DEMANDS 25TH AMENDMENT BE USED AGAINST TRUMP, SUGGESTS CABINET COULD DO IT AFTER MIDTERMS Co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg agreed with Navarro, saying there was no real reason to sit down with Trump. "He’s the criminal-in-chief," Hostin said. "I think that he would not listen, and I don’t think this is a normal presidency. I think it’s abhorrent, and I think it’s abnormal. I think what he’s doing to Latinos, I think what he’s doing to African Americans, I think what he’s doing to the LGBTQ+ community, I think the fact that he’s enriching himself, it’s so disgusting and abhorrent. I don't think I would meet with him."  "This is a man who started out racially profiling people," Goldberg said. "It’s not the first time he’s done it. He’s done it for years, and I cannot, in good conscience, try to reason with someone who has decided that I’m barely human."  Fox News Digital reached out to ABC and the White House for comment but did not immediately receive a response from either. Despite several co-hosts' refusal to meet with Trump, fellow co-host Joy Behar said in a New York Magazine interview published Friday that she would like to see the president appear on the show.  "I’d love Donald Trump to take the heat," Behar said.  Vice President JD Vance appeared on "The View" in June and sparred with the co-hosts on issues including immigration.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In an interview with "Fox & Friends" Friday, Kid Rock praised the dinner with Trump, Maher and Smith, saying the group had a great conversation despite having different political leanings. "It was epic," he said. "And the thing that was the greatest, there's so many points, I could do an hour on it, is that, you know, two Democrats, two Republicans sit down, break bread, have laughs, talk about, have tough conversations on a lot of the issues." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad802e62b01e86071e0af81 Ryan Day says quarterback Julian Sayin is out 'indefinitely' as Ohio State prepares for season without him te 2026-10-21T00:10:14.315Z Ryan Day says quarterback Julian Sayin is out 'indefinitely' as Ohio State prepares for season without him Ohio State head coach Ryan Day delivered bad news for his Buckeyes football program, as quarterback Julian Sayin will be out "indefinitely" because of a shoulder injury. Day initially said that Sayin would miss "several weeks" after injury his throwing shoulder following Ohio State’s 19-15 win over Indiana this past weekend. Several weeks have now turned into an indefinite amount of time away from the Buckeyes, and Day admitted the team is preparing as if Sayin won’t be available for the remainder of the regular season, and even worse, the College Football Playoff. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "First off, we’re not going to put any timeline on his recovery, but he is out indefinitely," he told reporters. "So, what we’re trying to do is give Julian and his family some privacy to go through this process. But based on the nature of the injury, we are putting together a plan for him not being available for the regular season and also him not being available for the postseason. "Based on that, if he’s not able to return this fall, we’ll put a plan together for that as well. That’s really the update I have right now out of respect to him and his family." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Luke Fahey, the true freshman who took over after Sayin went down in the fourth quarter of last week’s victory, will remain the Buckeyes’ starter moving forward. The injury also comes with Ohio State on a bye this weekend before traveling to No. 16 USC for a Halloween matchup. "When Luke's in there, we just may need to do things just a little bit differently, but the bye week gives us a chance to regroup on that and put our heads together," Day said on Saturday. Sayin’s injury came after Hoosiers defender Mario Landino hit his throwing shoulder while sacking him. The hit forced Sayin to fumble, and he went to the locker room to look at his ailment. Sayin later returned to the sideline in a sling. There has not been a specific injury for Sayin, but one can imply just how serious it could be if Day and his coaching staff are preparing as if he might not be available for the entire rest of the season. Sayin, who was expected to be among the top NFL Draft prospects, threw for 1,772 yards thus far with 17 touchdowns to only two interceptions this season. Now, all eyes will be looking at Fahey, a three-star recruit out of California, to see if he can keep the Buckeyes as the No. 3 team in college football, if not better. "He's got confidence, he's got athletic ability, he's a competitive kid," Day said of Fahey. "I don't think the moment was too big for him." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad802de2b01e86071e0af63 U.S. Begins Disclosing C.I.A. Interview Reports From Scrutiny of Post-9/11 Torture te 2026-10-21T00:10:06.425Z U.S. Begins Disclosing C.I.A. Interview Reports From Scrutiny of Post-9/11 Torture The rolling release of long-secret files could add detail to the history of a legally disputed Bush-era counterterrorism program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad8008a2b01e86071e0af16 Arizona grapples with school closures amid K-12 enrollment decline te 2026-10-21T00:00:10.910Z Arizona grapples with school closures amid K-12 enrollment decline Key points:  Arizona’s public schools have lost tens of thousands of students since 2016, as declining birth rates, an aging population and rising housing costs reshape school enrollment. Scottsdale Unified School District will close two schools after years of enrollment losses, raising parents’ concerns about the future of neighborhood schools. State policymakers disagree over how much funding, school choice policies and district planning contribute to the closures — and what the state should do to address them. Editor’s Note: With K-12 enrollment declining across the country, State Affairs is examining how states are responding to shrinking student populations — and who is bearing the cost. This is part of an ongoing series, “The New School Math,” that digs into the numbers, the causes and the policy responses. SCOTTSDALE — For April Beauboeuf, a Scottsdale parent, the latest round of school closures in her district raises a worrying question: Will her 11-year-old son’s school be next? Scottsdale Unified School District’s governing board voted Oct. 6 to close Copper Ridge K-8 and Laguna Prep at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, affecting about 900 students. The decision follows years of declining enrollment in a district that has already considered closing other campuses, including the elementary school Beauboeuf’s son attends.  April Beauboeuf, a Scottsdale parent who saw Scottsdale Unified School District consider closing her son’s school at Desert Canyon Elementary School “I’m very worried they’re going to be back at this table in two years,” Beauboeuf told the Arizona Capitol Times. “Given the demographics in North Scottsdale, I’m very worried.” The closures reflect a broader challenge for Arizona’s public schools, which have lost tens of thousands of students over the last decade. Declining birth rates, an aging population and rising housing costs are leaving some districts with fewer school-age children and increasingly underused buildings.  As enrollment shrinks, state and local policymakers face difficult questions about how to fund schools, manage excess capacity and preserve access to neighborhood campuses — with competing views on the role of school choice and state education spending. Scottsdale Unified has seen an average annual enrollment decline of 2% since 2010, or about  6,000 students, according to Superintendent Scott Menzel.  That’s enough students to fill 10 elementary schools with a higher head count than most others in the district, Menzel said. Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Scott Menzel speaks on Sept. 30, 2026, at the district’s office in Scottsdale. (Jakob Thorington/Arizona Capitol Times) Copper Ridge, for example, was built to hold about 1,500 students but now serves fewer than 400 spanning nine grade levels. Menzel said most of the district’s enrollment decline stems from fewer new parents with school-age children living within the district’s boundaries. “You have a lot of people who no longer have school-aged children living in communities that once were full,” Menzel said. “The price of housing in Scottsdale continues to go up pretty significantly, so you price many young families out of the market.” The average home value in Scottsdale exceeded $850,000 in September, according to real estate technology and marketplace company Zillow. The state average was about half that, at about $416,000.  Arizona’s aging population It’s not just Scottsdale. Arizona public school enrollment has dropped by more than 54,000 students since 2016, according to enrollment data from the Arizona Department of Education through 2025-26. The department has not yet published enrollment data for the current school year. The decline is especially pronounced among the state’s youngest students. Kindergarten enrollment is down 16% from 2016, when just under 80,000 students were enrolled in public schools, to about 67,000 in the most recent school year.  Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy attributes the decline largely to a drop in the state’s birth rate. Arizona births declined 36% from 2007-2022, the second-largest drop among all states, trailing only Utah. A 2023 report from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, which analyzed U.S. Census data, found that Arizona’s median age increased the most between 2010 and 2020, tied for the highest in the country. Arizona also saw much higher percentage changes in population groups older than 70 than the country over the last decade, according to Census and U.S. Department of Commerce data the business school analyzed. Source: Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business June 2023 report from the Office of the University Economist using U.S. Department of Commerce and Census Bureau data. This is not just an Arizona trend. Nationally, public schools have about 1 million fewer students than a decade ago, a nearly 2% decline since 2014, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Alison Cook-Davis, the research director of the Morrison Institute, said several factors have contributed to declining birth rates, including economic factors that delay household formation and decreases in teenage birth rates. “We’re seeing more [school closures] in older neighborhoods,” Cook-Davis said. “Older neighborhoods have folks that are older. They have already grown their children, and their children are forming their own households, but not necessarily coming back to those older neighborhoods because sometimes the cost is too high.” Source: Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business June 2023 report from the Office of the University Economist using U.S. Department of Commerce and Census Bureau data. In 2025, 22 schools in Arizona closed in districts that all experienced enrollment decline, according to the Common Sense Institute’s school closure tracker. Most of the schools were in districts in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Beauboeuf said she’s worried the north Scottsdale area may become less attractive to young families as more schools close. “We are a desert of public schools,” Beauboeuf said. “With Copper Ridge closing down, Desert Canyon is the last rampart in North Scottsdale … I just feel like we’re not doing ourselves any favors by closing schools.” Can policy address the issue? School closures have become an issue in the state’s midterm elections. The candidates running for Arizona superintendent of public instruction, Republican Kimberly Yee and Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz, have different takes on the problem.  During a Sept. 15 Citizens Clean Elections debate, Ruiz said she was saddened to see the South Phoenix V.H. Lassen Academy of Science and Nutrition in the Roosevelt Elementary School District close in 2025. Ruiz attended the school and credited it for helping her raise her. Ruiz argued that state policymakers aren’t doing enough to prevent school closures. She blamed the state’s more than $1 billion in funding for the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, which more than 100,000 families use, and its 49th-place ranking on the National Education Association’s per-student spending list. Arizona spends $11,987 per student, while the national average is $17,250. “When schools close, it is not only devastating to communities and families; it also causes overcrowding in other classrooms,” Ruiz said. “The solution is very simple. Arizona cannot be last in the nation in per-pupil funding.” During the debate, Yee acknowledged that older communities and a decline in school-aged children drive school closures, and that the cost of living has become a barrier for younger families to move into these areas. Yee said school districts could do more to address enrollment issues and that some districts have overbuilt infrastructure instead of using district money in the classroom. She said the issue is a priority for her.  “We do need to have some long-term plan on how to ensure school closures are not happening as rapidly as we see them today,” Yee said. “There has to be a solution.” House Education Committee Chairman Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, said the state could consider a commission to decide whether to consolidate school districts through a public stakeholder process. He said he hasn’t decided yet whether he supports the idea and wants to discuss it further with his colleagues next session.  “There’s a lot of emotion and feelings, rightfully so, built into these schools,” Gress said. “Having more of a statewide perspective could be what we need to help appropriately size districts so that they can be the most efficient and effective in delivering educational programming.” ESA’s impact Arizona’s ESA program expanded in 2022 to allow all parents to receive state funding for any public, charter or private school of their choice. The program also covers other educational expenses and tutoring costs. About 12,000 students were enrolled in ESAs the year before universal eligibility, and the program has since expanded to about 100,000. In 2025, the public policy research organization RAND determined that about 7% of Arizona’s school-age population enrolled in the ESA program. The most recent Department of Education quarterly report states that nearly 60% of new universal ESA students came from public schools, a slightly higher share than the prior year. It’s also up 12% from 2024 and 38% from the first year of universal expansion in 2023.  Cook-Davis said the department’s ESA reports suggest some movement from parents switching from public schools to charter districts or private schools. The Morrison Institute’s report recommended that districts use a data-informed, transparent decision-making process to help maintain community trust in school closure decisions. The post Arizona grapples with school closures amid K-12 enrollment decline first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ad800882b01e86071e0aef0 Supermotocross champion Levi Kitchen wants to try tournament bass fishing when he hangs up his helmet te 2026-10-21T00:00:08.419Z Supermotocross champion Levi Kitchen wants to try tournament bass fishing when he hangs up his helmet Levi Kitchen just won the 2026 Monster Energy SMX 250 Class World Championship. But the 25-year-old already has his eye on another competitive pursuit for whenever he decides to hang up his helmet. Professional bass fishing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider is an avid angler who spends much of his downtime on the water. And while he's got plenty left to accomplish on a dirt bike, Kitchen told OutKick OutDoors in an exclusive interview that he'd love to try his hand at tournament fishing someday. In fact, he's already gotten a little taste of what that world looks like. Earlier this year, Kitchen participated in the Bassmaster Classic Celebrity Pro-Am, where he teamed up with professional angler Tristan McCormick. The two didn't exactly dominate the leaderboard, but Kitchen came away with a few fish, a new friend and an even greater appreciation for the athletes who make their living chasing bass. "It was amazing. Me and Tristan, we had a great time," Kitchen said. "I didn't know Tristan going into it. I'd just heard his name, but he's a great dude." McCormick, who grew up near Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennessee, was already familiar with motocross thanks to the amateur racing held there. And Kitchen was pleased to discover that he could hold his own on the fishing side of things, too. "He actually said I wasn't like, you know, sometimes he gets people that go to those events and they say they can fish a little bit and they really don't know what's going on," Kitchen recalled. "But I was proud to at least catch a few fish. We didn't do great, but it was a blast." More importantly, the experience gave Kitchen a firsthand look at just how demanding professional bass fishing can be. "It was an eye-opener, too," he admitted. "I've always said, when I'm done racing, I want to give that a shot. I really do. But I have so much more respect for those guys. If I ever wanted to do that, I'd have to really buckle down. You have to put so much time, so much time into it." And it's not like Kitchen is a newcomer to fishing. Growing up in Washington state, he developed a love for the outdoors thanks in part to his father. Around age 14 or 15, he discovered an old fly rod in his dad's shop, started practicing casts in the yard and quickly fell in love with fly fishing. Watch Levi Kitchen's entire interview with OutKick OutDoors here: These days, Kitchen lives in Florida, where bass fishing has become his primary obsession. But he still makes time to return home to Washington for an annual steelhead fishing trip with his father, friends and family — a tradition that has lasted roughly a decade. "I still love it," Kitchen said. "When the racing's done down the road, you'll probably find me on a river fly fishing a lot, or on a bass boat. Just maybe not Florida in the summertime." Fishing also provides a welcome contrast to the intensity of professional motocross. CHASE ELLIOTT SAYS NASCAR'S GRUELING 10-MONTH SEASON CAN 'EAT YOU UP' WITHOUT AN ESCAPE Kitchen said he and fellow rider Malcolm Stewart frequently talk about fishing in Florida, and he suspects the sport appeals to motocross athletes because it's such a departure from their day jobs. "We get to kind of calm down and be a little more present than when you're just wide open on a dirt bike," he explained. But there's still a competitive element, even when championship points aren't on the line. "It's another way to be, I guess, kind of competitive with yourself," Kitchen said. "You obviously don't want to go out there and not catch a fish, but sometimes that happens." And as much as Kitchen enjoys catching fish, he also appreciates the atmosphere surrounding competitive bass fishing. At the Bassmaster Classic Pro-Am, he found himself surrounded by athletes and celebrities from across the sports world, including NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss. Kitchen was particularly amused by Moss' impressive collection of fishing boats. "First, Randy Moss, I'm like, who's this guy with two of the same specced-out, crazy sweet boats?" Kitchen recalled. "And they're like, 'Oh, that's Randy.'" He also noticed something that set the fishing crowd apart from what he's accustomed to in motocross: Competitors were hanging out together at the hotel bar the night before the tournament. "You do not see that in dirt bike racing," he said. "They put their game face on when it's time to fish, but just the whole event and weekend is pretty laid-back, which is kind of my style." Of course, Kitchen isn't preparing to trade his Kawasaki for a bass boat just yet. The newly crowned 250 SMX World Champion, who helped end a seven-year championship drought for Pro Circuit Kawasaki, has made it clear that he wants a long career in motocross. After recovering from a serious crash at Daytona in 2025, Kitchen said he's learned the importance of racing smarter and protecting his longevity in the sport. "I want to race for a lot more years to come," he said. And he's certainly not satisfied with one championship. His goals for 2027 include winning both a Supercross and a Pro Motocross title before eventually moving up from the 250 class. So, no, Levi Kitchen isn't walking away from moto anytime soon. But when the day finally comes to hang up the helmet, don't be surprised if The Chef trades his dirt bike for a bass boat. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER After all, it never hurts to have a backup plan. Especially when that plan involves doing something you already love. Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home