https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b8aa75342cf4db859bfa Star from 'The Breakfast Club' looks unrecognizable with long beard and hair in rare public sighting te 2026-09-12T20:40:10.915Z Star from 'The Breakfast Club' looks unrecognizable with long beard and hair in rare public sighting Former Brat Pack member, Judd Nelson, looked unrecognizable when spotted during a rare outing earlier this week. The 66-year-old star was photographed while out-and-about in West Hollywood. He was photographed driving around town in his motorcycle, which featured yellow rims and accents throughout. In the photos, Nelson sported a long beard and long hair, which he covered with either a gray baseball cap or a black helmet. He kept things casual in a pair of camo pants, a red and blue flannel shirt, layered with a long black coat, which he accessorized with a pair of black sunglasses. ROB LOWE EMBRACES BRAT PACK LABEL AFTER REVEALING NICKNAME WAS ‘DESIGNED TO BELITTLE’ FAMOUS GROUP Nelson rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the infamous Brat Pack, which was a nickname given to a group of young actors who frequently appeared in movies together throughout the decade. The term was a play on the Rat Pack, which referred to a group of Las Vegas entertainers who often performed together in the 1950s and 60s, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Other members include Nelson's "The Breakfast Club" co-stars, Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall, as well as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy and Rob Lowe. The term was coined by writer David Blum, who called the group of actors in a June 1985 article for New York Magazine, after both "St. Elmo's Fire" and "The Breakfast Club" were released in the same year and featured many of the same cast members. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "They kind of portrayed my generation of actors as being entitled and irresponsible and unprofessional," Nelson told US Weekly in March 2024, regarding his feelings about the nickname. "Whereas my experience was everyone was on time. Everyone knows their lines. It’s so weird." He also found it "weird" that the article made it seem as if the members of the Brat Pack were good friends, saying, "I lived in New York, then I did a movie with people out here [in L.A.]" and then once he was back in New York he lost touch. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Former Brat Pack member, Andrew McCarthy, produced the 2024 documentary, "Brats," which featured many of the pack members, and allowed them to reflect on their feelings about the term.  Nelson refused to participate in the documentary, explaining, "I don’t even know who’s in the Brat Pack." "It’s like, why kind of rebirth something that wasn’t necessarily fun?" he said. "How can we be experts on something that didn’t ever really exist?" Other Brat Pack films include "The Outsiders," "Sixteen Candles," "Pretty In Pink" and "About Last Night..." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b8aa75342cf4db859bf1 World-record bluefin tuna caught off the coast of San Diego on rod and reel by sport fisherman te 2026-09-12T20:40:10.096Z World-record bluefin tuna caught off the coast of San Diego on rod and reel by sport fisherman Fans of sushi in the San Diego area rejoice, as a world record bluefin tuna was reeled in off the Southern California coast earlier this week. Markus Medak of Shearwater Fishing was able to snag the nearly 500-pound beast with the help of a fellow unnamed fisherman, on just a rod and reel. According to the New York Post, the tuna weighed in at a staggering 446 pounds after being gilled and gutted, making it the largest bluefin ever caught on a rod and reel. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The fish was then brought to Tunaville Market and Grocery in Point Loma, which sells to local San Diego restaurants. Medak and his buddy could hardly believe their eyes when the monster catch got close to the boat. SEA LION PULLS OFF BRAZEN TUNA HEIST AS FISHERMAN TRIES AND FAILS TO HOLD ONTO HIS FIRST BIG CATCH "We both got a look at it, and we didn’t even say anything," he told a local FOX affiliate. Tommy Gomes, the owner of the Tunaville Market and Grocery, was thrilled to see the catch being brought to his doorstep, calling it a "big deal for the City of San Diego and for sportfishing." "There’s a saying, ‘The world needs more tackle boxes and less Xboxes.’ We need to teach kids how to fish," he said. Truer words have never been spoken. Gomes says this year’s "Super El Niño" could have helped with ushering the record-breaking bluefin to SoCal, as the weather phenomenon may be bringing more exotic sea creatures to the Pacific coast. The fish was reportedly broken down in a live demonstration at a local restaurant on Thursday evening. A representative for the restaurant assured that every part of the tuna will be used, even its spinal fluid, considered a delicacy in some cultures. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS So, if you're a big fan of bluefin, make your way to the southern coast of California soon. You'll either snag the catch of a lifetime, or enjoy some damn good sashimi at a local restaurant in the process. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b65275342cf4db859bb2 Four Wisconsin cops injured after suspected drunk driver barrels toward crowd, sparks police chase te 2026-09-12T20:30:10.558Z Four Wisconsin cops injured after suspected drunk driver barrels toward crowd, sparks police chase Four Wisconsin police officers were injured Saturday morning as a suspect drove into a crowd of people. Officers with the Green Bay Police Department responded to a disturbance at a food truck at about 2:15 a.m. local time Saturday and were attempting to take some people into custody when a car drove toward bystanders and officers, prompting an officer to fire their gun. The suspect then fled, which led to a short police chase that ended when officers did a PIT maneuver, a tactical move used by police to stop drivers. SUSPECTED DUI DRIVER LEADS COPS ON WILD CHASE BEFORE DRAMATIC TAKEDOWN ON POPULAR CALIFORNIA BEACH The driver was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The four officers suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and received medical treatment. WATCH: WILD TRAFFIC STOP TURNS CHAOTIC AS SUSPECT DRIVES OFF WITH ONE COP INSIDE, DRAGS SECOND OFFICER No injuries have been reported from the shooting. Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis said at a subsequent news conference that the department didn’t know yet if the driver was connected to the disturbance near the food truck. CONNECTICUT POLICE OFFICERS SHOT, SUSPECT KILLED AFTER ATTEMPTED ARREST SPARKS HECTIC CHASE He added that a couple of the officers’ injuries happened before the vehicle drove into the crowd, when they were attempting to take people into custody. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will assist the department in investigating the officer-involved shooting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b65175342cf4db859ba9 Kristin Cavallari rocks daring denim and lace look in sizzling new photos te 2026-09-12T20:30:09.791Z Kristin Cavallari rocks daring denim and lace look in sizzling new photos Kristin Cavallari is going back to her roots with a bold new campaign for Uncommon James. The 39-year-old reality star and entrepreneur modeled pieces from her jewelry brand's new Detour collection in a desert-set campaign that she described as a return to "old-school Uncommon James." Cavallari opened the Instagram carousel with a close-up shot of herself leaning against a row of mailboxes in the sun. She wore a fitted, light-wash denim corset-style top paired with layered gold necklaces, hoop earrings and stacked bracelets from the collection. KRISTIN CAVALLARI ROCKS BLACK STRING BIKINI MONTHS AFTER REVEALING RUNWAY-READY ROUTINE Her blonde hair was styled in loose, windswept waves as she rested one hand against the mailboxes and looked directly at the camera. "The new Detour collection is here and we're throwing it back to old-school @uncommonjames: effortless, edgy and the ultimate cool-girl jewelry 🖤," Cavallari captioned the post. A second image pulled back to reveal the rest of the unexpected look. KRISTIN CAVALLARI FLAUNTS HER TONED FIGURE IN BIKINIS DURING EUROPEAN SUMMER VACATION Cavallari posed beside the mailboxes in white lace underwear and slouchy cream-colored boots, placing one hand behind her head as she faced the camera. The denim top stopped just above her waist. In another shot, Cavallari looked down while leaning against the mailboxes, with one hand resting near her shoulder. The wider frame showed the stark desert landscape surrounding the roadside setting. Fans had plenty to say about the throwback-inspired shoot. "It's giving Britney Spears Crossroads🔥," one person wrote. "Drop the leg workout routine immediately 🔥😄," another commented. One fan focused on the campaign itself, writing, "DETOUR looks so good on you 😉❤️‍🔥." Others weren't as sold on the styling. "You look gorgeous but not a fan of the outfit, less chic than usual :/," one commenter wrote. Another questioned the unusual setting, asking, "Love her, but why at a post office?" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The new campaign marks another chapter for the company Cavallari launched in 2017. In an August interview with Business Insider, the former "Laguna Beach" star said Uncommon James remains at the center of her busy work schedule, alongside her Fizzen sparkling protein drink, "Let's Be Honest" podcast and entertainment projects. KRISTIN CAVALLARI ADMITS HER KIDS FLY COACH WHILE SHE SITS IN FIRST CLASS "My three kids, who are 10, 12, and 14, are my first priority," Cavallari told the outlet. "Next comes Uncommon James, the jewelry, skincare, and homeware company brand I launched in 2017." Despite being the face of the company, Cavallari said much of her work happens far from a traditional office. "For the rest of the week, I'm usually working on my laptop at my kitchen counter," she said. "It's a mix of editing podcasts, prepping for guest interviews, and pitching projects over Zoom." Cavallari described herself as a "big picture" founder who particularly enjoys the creative side of building the brand. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I get really excited about marketing and big, brand moments throughout the year," she said, while acknowledging she still finds herself involved in smaller decisions. Her ambitions as an entrepreneur weren't always part of the plan. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Cavallari was 17 when she became a reality television star on MTV's "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" before later appearing on its spinoff, "The Hills." "When I was on 'Laguna Beach,' I didn't have business aspirations," she told Business Insider. "To be honest, I don't think I had any aspirations at 17. Once I was on TV, however, doors opened, and I ran with the opportunities." That eventually led Cavallari to launch Uncommon James. "I wanted to prove to everyone, and to myself, that I could make it in the branding world," she said. "That's why I launched Uncommon James." Nearly a decade later, Cavallari said her definition of success has shifted. "I've done the hustle, and although I'm still grinding, success for me would look like slower mornings, a peaceful mind, and having time in my day to do what I want." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b3fb75342cf4db859b68 As Americans are crushed by affordability, growing trend of mayors pushing cash handouts as the answer te 2026-09-12T20:20:11.075Z As Americans are crushed by affordability, growing trend of mayors pushing cash handouts as the answer A spokesperson for the Economic Securities Project (ESP), an organization that led the creation of more than 100 guaranteed income programs, told Fox News Digital that affordability is creating the "need to bring cash to communities even more urgent." "Further, the destruction of the social safety net paired with skyrocketing costs of healthcare and food have made the need to bring cash to communities even more urgent," ESP's Director of Cash Initiatives, Shafeka Hashash, told Fox News Digital. "Amid the affordability crisis, we have a responsibility to share what we know about cash: that it provides stability, supports economic mobility and helps families move toward a more economically secure future," she added. GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM TARGETS LOW-INCOME HOMES LED BY BLACK MOMS AS CASH HANDOUTS SURGE NATIONWIDE As Americans are struggling with rising housing, food and energy costs, both parties are trying to convince voters they have the answer to the affordability crisis ahead of the high-stakes midterm elections. The past holiday weekend was emblematic of ongoing concern over affordability. The AAA estimated that nearly 40 million Americans would pay unprecedented prices for gasoline, foisting the most expensive Labor Day holiday at the pump on record. Meanwhile, the ESP has been pushing for guaranteed income long before affordability became a salient issue. Founded in 2016, ESP originally launched with more than "100 entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and philanthropists" advocating for direct cash payments. Hashash’s comments came after ESP released a report published Aug. 12 and titled "Right on Time: How Cash Helps Families Move Through Life’s Transitions," making the case for institutionalizing "no-strings-attached" cash assistance. The push comes as city leaders across the nation face a financial cliff. Dozens of municipal mayors are scrambling to maintain local cash-handout experiments as the federal pandemic aid that funded them nears its final spending deadline. CHICAGO SUBURB EXPANDS CASH HANDOUTS AS RACE-BASED REPARATIONS PROGRAM FACES MAJOR LEGAL BATTLE The report's authors build their case by citing "a wealth of data collected from over 250 cash and guaranteed-income pilots across 40 states and the District of Columbia," claiming the findings prove that direct cash transfers are a "legitimate policy tool." However, rather than pushing immediate, universal cash handouts nationwide, the authors suggest a tactical shift of tying direct payments to specific life events. Cash assistance works best during periods of personal or financial hardship, they argued, writing that "cash does its strongest work in moments of transition." The report highlights life events such as having a child, housing relocation or post-incarceration reentry.  Hashash told Fox News Digital that the "‘cash for transitions’ memo was not inspired by the lack of federal funding." "It is a reflection of our learnings and observations from more than 250 pilots across 40 states over the past decade. We examined the data and found cash has its greatest impact in moments of transition. These findings are increasingly urgent and resonant across the field as our society collectively grapples with how to approach mass transitions in the face of an increasingly AI-powered economy," she explained. The report pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic as a prime model, calling direct government checks an example of "large-scale transfers" that reached "households at speed and scale." ALBUQUERQUE USES WEED TAX TO FUND 'NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED' GUARANTEED INCOME, SPARKING POLICY DEBATE Advocates and mayors are hoping to transform pandemic-era cash assistance programs into permanent government policy now that federal COVID-19 relief funds are expiring. Under federal law, local governments had until Dec. 31, 2024, to legally obligate their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and most obligated funds must be fully spent by Dec. 31, 2026.  The broader campaign for direct payments includes Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, led by former Stockton, California, Mayor Michael Tubbs. Tubbs, who launched one of the nation's early municipal cash experiments in Stockton, has long argued that federal tax dollars should fund income supplements to help lower-income Americans keep up with rising inflation, rent and groceries, claiming it's a viable policy to tackle affordability. DIRECTOR OF 'CASH GIVEAWAY' PROGRAM TAILORED TO NEW MOTHERS GRILLED ON HOW TAXPAYER FUNDING IS USED IN DEBATE In the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, municipal officials recently announced an expansion of the city's guaranteed income program using the remainder of previously allocated ARPA funds before the spending clock runs out. Evanston is one of more than 100 U.S. municipalities that have launched universal basic income-style pilots since 2018. While many early experiments relied on a blend of private philanthropic dollars and emergency federal stimulus, those coffers are rapidly hitting zero. The looming shortfalls are driving local officials to find alternative avenues to make cash handouts permanent, mirroring recent tax-funded budget maneuvers in neighboring Cook County, Illinois. State affiliates are already moving forward. Economic Security California, an ESP arm, is laying groundwork for state-funded guaranteed income programs. California leads the country in pilot programs, hosting more than 60 cash initiatives to date. To sustain these efforts, ESP recommends that local and state governments look beyond donor funding and establish dedicated revenue streams from local taxes. "We can say, however, that there’s an active and growing movement for cash in hundreds of communities across the country," Hashash said. She added: "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. We just can’t announce any pilots or policies before the localities do." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b3fa75342cf4db859b5f Pink hits back amid backlash for criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestinian concert remarks te 2026-09-12T20:20:10.315Z Pink hits back amid backlash for criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestinian concert remarks Pink is doubling down on her criticism of Macklemore following his pro-Palestinian comments during a recent concert. On Sept. 4, Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and he used his time onstage to perform his anti-Israel song, "Hind's Hall." He repeatedly chanted "Free Palestine" while a slideshow played on the screen behind him, showing footage from the war in Gaza. Several fans were upset by the performance, including an Instagram page called "Stop Antisemitism." The page shared a video criticizing Macklemore, calling the move "awful." Pink reposted the video to her own Instagram story, which started a new wave of backlash from people criticizing her for seemingly being pro-Israel. MICHAEL RAPAPORT SLAMS ‘CLOWN’ MACKLEMORE FOR ANTI-ISRAEL PERFORMANCE Initially, Pink didn't explicitly share her own thoughts on the matter, but on Sept. 11, she took to Instagram to explain her thoughts in an emotional statement. "I’ve been quiet in my own words for a week, which you know isn’t like me. So here they are," she began. The "So What" singer explained that she'd reposted the video that was critical of Macklemore, which "said things in words I didn’t write, and I wouldn’t have chosen all of them." She maintained that "a repost isn't a statement," then wrote, "I’d rather be disagreed with for what I actually said than hated for what anybody else wrote, so let me say it." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I was born a Jew," she continued. "I didn’t pick it, and I’ve never hidden it. And this week a whole lot of people decided what I believe without asking me, without checking a single thing I’ve ever said or done, because a repost and the word 'Jew' were apparently enough to fill in the rest. But let me fill it in... myself." "Of course I don’t speak for Israel, or for any government. I never have. What I said in October 2023 is still exactly what I believe: Hamas is a terrorist organization. Palestinians deserve a future that honors their humanity and their aspirations. Protecting innocent life comes first, everywhere, and nobody should ever celebrate the death of a child. Anybody’s child." JERRY SEINFELD GIVES BLUNT THREE-WORD RESPONSE TO INFLUENCER ASKING FOR A 'FREE PALESTINE' She detailed the work she's done with UNICEF over the years, spending time with children "on both sides of that fence," and said, "I’m not going to litigate a complex war in an Instagram caption, and I’m not going to recite anybody’s slogan to earn back a follower." Pink went on to explain that what she was "reacting to" was Macklemore himself. She recalled him performing his song "Same Love" at the Grammys in 2014, and how she cheered on the message, but "Four months later Macklemore put on a hooked nose, a black beard and a bowl cut, performed in it, and called it a 'random costume.'" "Every Jew I know knew exactly what it was. The same love, it turned out, had a guest list, and we weren’t on it. But he apologized, and I let it go, because that’s what we do. We let it go. Then last weekend he stood in front of a stadium full of music-loving families, with violent images from a war on the screens, dedicated a song to the movement of his choice, and then took the mic to tell all of the Jews in the stadium that it wasn’t about them." She added, "You don’t get to decide that for us." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "That’s what prompted my repost," she wrote. "Not 'Free Palestine,' and not anyone’s right to say it. I have never asked for another artist to be silenced and I’m not asking now. I don’t need anyone fired, and I don’t need a refund. What I need is to be able to say, as a Jewish mom, 'that scared me, and it scared people I love,' without being told our fear is just propaganda, and without being told I’m somehow cool with genocide because I noticed?" Pink wrote that she's always stood up for her beliefs, even when she is criticized for it, citing her own protest song, "Dear Mr. President," which she wrote in 2006 in response to the Iraq War. "I have stood up for other people’s people my whole career, and I know exactly what it costs," she said. "And now I’m standing up for my own people, and I thought I knew going in how lonely that would be. And it’s lonelier than that. But I’m doing it anyway." "Something has changed in this country, and I can read it in my own comments. 'From the river to the sea.' 'Zionist,' spat like it’s a slur, by people who couldn’t tell you the details of what I believe, because I hadn’t told them yet. I wasn’t asked. I was told. I don’t think most of them hate Jews. I think somebody handed them a story where the Jew who won’t apologize for existing must be the villain, and they’ve been putting words in my mouth ever since." She said that while she can take being portrayed as a villain, "I just won't take it quietly, and I'm not going to teach my kids to." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Pink added, "So, to the ones who are furious with me: you don’t have to agree with me. You never did. That’s been our unspoken agreement for twenty-five years, and it still stands, and so do I. You don’t have to agree with one thing Israel’s government does to not want the Jewish family two rows down from you to be scared or targeted at a concert. That’s the only thing I’m asking anybody for. To the ones who are frightened this week, Jewish or Muslim or Palestinian or Israeli or just tired of all of it: I see you. And if anybody wants to really know what I think, just ask me. I’m right here. I’ve never been hard to find. And I’ll keep speaking out, in my own words." She ended her post by acknowledging the anniversary of 9/11, as well as Rosh Hashanah, saying, "Now I’m going to go make dinner for my kids, light the candles, dip some apples in honey, pour a glass of wine and be full of gratitude. That’s my tradition. It also happens to be a Jewish one. Shana tova." Following the original wave of backlash against his performance, Macklemore shared a video to Instagram of himself speaking onstage, explaining that one of the reasons he chose to tour with Sheeran was to be able to say "Free Palestine" in front of a large audience. "Wanting all humans to be treated equal should never be controversial," he wrote in his caption. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b3f275342cf4db859b3a OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026 te 2026-09-12T20:20:02.464Z OpenAI’s Sam Altman says it would be ‘ill-advised’ to go public in 2026 While OpenAI has filed confidentially for an IPO, the company will not be going public this year, according to CEO Sam Altman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b1a375342cf4db859b27 Inside one of Maricopa’s most expensive recent home sales te 2026-09-12T20:10:11.826Z Inside one of Maricopa’s most expensive recent home sales Pool, spa, 3-car garage and a gourmet kitchen? This Province home checked plenty of luxury boxes. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath home features the popular Simone floor plan, with an open-concept layout, tray ceilings and upgraded finishes throughout. The backyard has a heated pool, spa, travertine tile and an extended covered patio.  41725 W. Springtime Road  July 9  $667,000  Community: Province  Square feet: 2,606  An interior view of Maricopa’s most expensive July home sale, 41725 W. Springtime Road in Province. [AMLS]Price per square foot: $255.94  Lot size: 8,080 s.f.  Days on market: 130  Builder: Meritage  Year built: 2018  Bedrooms: 3  Bathrooms: 3    22335 N. Daniel Drive, Rancho El Dorado — $585,000 20681 N. Danielle Ave., Homestead— $565,000 40778 W. Hall Drive, Rancho El Dorado— $562,900 20226 N. Madison Drive, Villages at Rancho El Dorado — $545,000   This story was first published in the September issue of InMaricopa. The post Inside one of Maricopa’s most expensive recent home sales appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5b1a175342cf4db859b06 Henry Winkler's wife says the actor tends to exaggerate about the size of his ... fish te 2026-09-12T20:10:09.541Z Henry Winkler's wife says the actor tends to exaggerate about the size of his ... fish Henry Winkler has been married to his wife, Stacey, for nearly five decades, so at this point, she knows him pretty well. Including, apparently, when he's exaggerating about the size of his... fish. The "Happy Days" star and his wife joined Graham Bensinger for an interview recently, where the couple talked about their marriage, how they met and the one activity that somehow transforms Winkler from one of the nicest guys in Hollywood into a fiercely competitive rule-breaker. Fly-fishing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS According to Stacey, her husband might also be padding the stats a little bit. "You have alleged before that he pads his numbers," Bensinger said. Winkler immediately looked offended. "Wait a minute. Really?" he asked. Stacey didn't back down. "I write down in my book exactly," Winkler protested. "I don't round off. That I do only in charity." That set his wife up perfectly. "The biggest charity is your fish size," Stacey fired back. "You are about your fish size the way other people are about… other sizes." Ouch. After 48 years of marriage, Winkler seemed stunned to learn that his own wife apparently doesn't trust his measurements. "I have just learned something I've never known," he said. "I don't pad my numbers, but my wife believes I pad my numbers. Shocking. I'm shocked. I'm hurt." Who among us hasn't exaggerated a little after a fishing trip? But the (alleged) fish inflation isn't even their biggest problem on the water. The couple used to fish together, but that arrangement apparently became unsustainable because Henry — otherwise known for being an exceptionally pleasant human being — becomes an entirely different person once there's a trout involved. He explained that they once had clearly defined territory while sharing a boat. Stacey got the water from the front of the boat back to the oars. Henry got everything behind the oars. Simple enough. Except Henry didn't particularly care for that arrangement whenever Stacey's side looked more promising. "I'm here to catch a fish," he explained. "And sometimes her water on the other side of the oar looks really fishy." So his fly would occasionally "wind up" in Stacey's section. "Not wind up," she argued. "Slap into my water." TYLER HUBBARD STAYS CALM AS WIFE PULLS FISH HOOK FROM HIS SCALP ON FAMILY CAMPING VACATION Winkler insists he's simply following the fish. Stacey says her normally reasonable husband suddenly loses all regard for rules, boundaries and marital harmony the moment he picks up a fly rod. "There was just no way because he's too crazy," she said of fishing together. "He is this reasonable man who turns into a 7-year-old." In fact, the couple said their first fly-fishing experience together generated more arguments than all their previous years of marriage combined. "She just didn't understand," Henry explained. Stacey was unimpressed. "So then what I would do would be to not catch fish to make you feel better?" she asked. "That would have been so thoughtful," he deadpanned. Eventually, the Winklers found the secret to a happy fishing marriage: Don't fish together. Now they take separate boats, separate guides and even fish different parts of the river. Problem solved! Well, mostly. Because Stacey still has one surefire way to get under her husband's skin. When she catches a big fish, she sends him a photo. "He gets irritated," she said. "I do not get irritated," Winkler insisted. He just desperately wants to know how she keeps doing it. "I really think that there is something about female pheromones that attract the fish," he joked, marveling at how quickly his wife seems to hook monsters. He even floated another possibility: "Unless on the boat she can Photoshop." Stacey, meanwhile, says fly-fishing is one of the only areas of her husband's life where the famously nice, mild-mannered actor gets genuinely reckless. "If you are fishing somewhere in your area and Henry thinks he sees some bubbles or whatever, he's going there," she said. "So, there is nothing sacred." Maybe not. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER But after 48 years together, the Winklers have clearly figured out the important stuff. Separate boats. Separate fishing territory. And never, ever trust your husband's estimate of how many inches that fish actually was. Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5af4d75342cf4db859ac4 Ohio man convicted after trying to shoot ex-wife at point-blank range inside restaurant in chilling video te 2026-09-12T20:00:13.492Z Ohio man convicted after trying to shoot ex-wife at point-blank range inside restaurant in chilling video An Ohio man has been convicted of the attempted murder of his ex-wife, whom he tried to shoot last year while she was dining with her family at a restaurant in Toledo, a harrowing incident caught on chilling surveillance video. On April 11, 2025, Matthew Exton, a 43-year-old former attorney, was having a drink at Souk restaurant when he spotted his ex-wife, Kada Malone, dining with her parents at the nearby Italian restaurant Sabira, according to the Lucas County Prosecutor's Office. He entered Sabira, ordered a drink for Malone's table, spat in their direction and walked out. Security footage from the restaurant then shows Exton returning with a handgun before thrusting it to within point-blank range of Malone's head and pulling the trigger as she reacted, putting her hands up in front of her face. The gun failed to fire. LAS VEGAS MAN KILLS EX-WIFE AND HER HUSBAND IN GROCERY STORE AMID CHILD 'CUSTODY ISSUES': POLICE Prosecutors said the gun did fire because the safety was still on. A waiter tackled Exton from behind before he could try to shoot Malone again. Authorities noted that there was a round in the chamber and seven more bullets in the magazine. "The defendant did not come with the intention of having a meal. He came with anger in him and with the intention to commit a public execution of his ex-wife at the restaurant that day," Lucas County Prosecuting Attorney Julia R. Bates said in a statement. "The employees and patrons who stepped in to stop the defendant that day are heroes." Bates also thanked the jury, which found Exton guilty on Sept. 4 of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault and two firearm specifications attached to all three counts. SPECIAL FORCES VET ACCUSED OF TRYING TO KILL WIFE FOUND DEAD, ENDING MASSIVE TENNESSEE MANHUNT The two counts of felonious assault applied to Malone's parents, Jeannie Malone and Charles Malone. The day the jury handed down their guilty verdict, Exton had an outburst in the courtroom and had to be removed. During the prosecutor's closing arguments, they pointed to a voicemail Exton left for Malone prior to the attempted shooting that referenced the Johnny Cash lyric "Sooner or later God will cut you down," WTOL 11 reported. Prosecutors said the message was an instance of threatening behavior that spoke to Exton's motive and state of mind ahead of the crime. Exton, who appeared to take issue with the prosecutor's framing of the voicemail, then began screaming the lyrics to "God's Gonna Cut You Down" as court officers removed him. At another point, he made a gun-like gesture with his fingers and pointed it at assistant Lucas County Prosecutor Rose Mock. The jury was instructed by the judge to disregard Exton's conduct and not let it impact their deliberations. Exton, a former lawyer and local prosecutor, is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 21, 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5af4b75342cf4db859aa8 Mohave Valley Fire Department on scene of a hay bale fire on Courtwright Road and Diagonal Way te 2026-09-12T20:00:11.653Z Mohave Valley Fire Department on scene of a hay bale fire on Courtwright Road and Diagonal Way MOHAVE VALLEY — Fire crews are on scene of a hay bale fire near Courtwright Road and Diagonal Way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5af4a75342cf4db859a9f MVFD haybale fire.jpg te 2026-09-12T20:00:10.260Z MVFD haybale fire.jpg Fire crews are on scene of a hay bale fire near Courtwright Road and Diagonal Way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5acf075342cf4db859a4c Art Garfunkel joins growing list of celebrities considering a move abroad over Trump presidency te 2026-09-12T19:50:08.482Z Art Garfunkel joins growing list of celebrities considering a move abroad over Trump presidency Musician Art Garfunkel has joined the growing list of celebrities considering leaving the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s administration and policies. In an interview with The Guardian, Garfunkel, 84, told the British publication he is concerned about the country’s stance on key issues and is considering moving elsewhere. "I don’t like America’s position at all," he told the outlet. "I’m not aboard, and I’m thinking of leaving the country, frankly." CHRIS ROBINSON, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FACE BACKLASH AS 'AMERICANS HAVE HAD ENOUGH' OF BEING LECTURED: EXPERT Garfunkel expressed concern about climate change, international affairs and other political issues. "It’s real that the planet is getting warmer, that the water’s rising, that so many people are starving," Garfunkel said in the piece that originally ran Sept. 4. FOX NEWS POLL: 'RESILIENT DISCONTENT' DEFINES THE US MOOD AT 250TH ANNIVERSARY He also criticized Trump’s decision to launch a military operation that resulted in the capture of then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is facing a slew of federal charges while currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York. "When Donald Trump took over Venezuela, are those the new rules? Just take over a country and run it?" Garfunkel said. MADURO CLAIMS IMMUNITY, ASKS JUDGE TO DISMISS DRUG-TRAFFICKING CHARGES AGAINST HIM AND HIS WIFE "It’s shocking, and you think, ‘How on earth are we gonna change the presidency?’ But Trump won’t last forever, so we’ve got to hope," he added. The New York City-born musician is among the latest American celebrities to consider moving abroad or to have relocated while criticizing Trump’s presidency. ROSIE O'DONNELL PUSHES CONSPIRACY THEORY THAT TRUMP DIDN'T REALLY WIN 2024 ELECTION, SAYS ‘I THINK KAMALA WON’ Notably, comedian Rosie O’Donnell moved to Ireland after Trump’s 2024 election victory, while director James Cameron has long planned a permanent move to New Zealand and criticized Trump as his New Zealand citizenship approached. Former daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has said Trump’s election prompted her and wife Portia de Rossi to make their stay in the United Kingdom permanent. "We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in,'" DeGeneres told broadcaster Richard Bacon, according to the BBC in 2025. "And we're like, 'We're staying here.'" In August, O’Donnell returned to the United States for a weeklong guest-hosting stint on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The 64-year-old comic then turned her attention to her new residency in Ireland. On the Aug. 17 show, she referred to Trump as "Mango Mussolini." "I read that Project 2025 and said, ‘Got to get myself out of here, you know,’ and I decided to go to Ireland, a place where people are driven to drink regardless of who's running their country," O’Donnell said. ROSIE O'DONNELL CLAIMS TRUMP HAS 'PTSD RESPONSE' TO HER AS BACKLASH ERUPTS The celebrity relocations and threats to leave the country have drawn the attention of Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff. "Celebrity threats to leave the country are usually pretty easy to roll your eyes at," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "Most never actually do — Rosie O’Donnell aside. But Garfunkel is 84 years old and has spent more than six decades as one of the most recognizable figures in American music, so this doesn’t exactly read like somebody trying to launch a political brand." STUNNINGLY LOW PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS IN US THINK AMERICA STANDS ABOVE EVERY OTHER NATION: POLL "What’s interesting is the level of alienation he’s expressing," he continued. "He’s looking at the country he has lived in his entire life and saying, essentially, ‘I don’t recognize our role in the world anymore.’" Shroff told Fox News Digital that he believes Garfunkel's comments about moving abroad are more of a political statement than a commitment to leave the country. RICHARD GERE SAYS US IS IN 'DARKEST MOMENT' HE'S EXPERIENCED "The line about leaving America is obviously going to get the attention, but I don’t think that’s really what Garfunkel is saying here," Shroff said. "He sounds genuinely disturbed by where he thinks the country is headed, particularly by the idea that the United States can simply decide the old rules no longer apply. People can disagree with his politics, but that kind of unease is hardly unique to Art Garfunkel." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital reached out to Garfunkel for additional comment. Fox News Digital's Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5aa9975342cf4db8599c7 Ringo Starr has eaten the same simple sandwich for decades — and it only has 2 ingredients te 2026-09-12T19:40:09.150Z Ringo Starr has eaten the same simple sandwich for decades — and it only has 2 ingredients The favorite sandwich of legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is remarkably simple: cheese on bread — but not just any cheese. "What is the best sandwich?" late-night television host Stephen Colbert asked Starr during a 2021 appearance on "The Late Show." "I don’t have a lot of them anymore, but cheese," Starr answered, saying he loved cheese before clarifying, "But it has to be goat cheese now." TENNIS GREAT RAPHAEL NADAL SWEARS BY BREAKFAST WITH NUTRIENT-PACKED TINY FISH When Colbert questioned his preference for goat cheese, Starr said, "I don’t eat anything from the cow because the molecules are so big. Have you seen a cow? The molecules are so big. And that’s why if you drink a glass of milk, you’re full. With a goat, it’s a good size for our bodies." Starr’s explanation about the size of the animals and their "molecules" isn’t backed scientifically, but there are structural differences between goat and cow milk. Research has found that goat milk generally contains a higher proportion of smaller fat globules than cow milk and differs in its fat and protein composition. Those differences, along with the way the proteins form curds during digestion, may affect how the two types of milk are digested. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Goat cheese also tends to have a distinctive tangy, earthy flavor and is often paired with sweet foods, such as fruit and honey, or savory ingredients like prosciutto. Content creator @domenicskitchen featured Starr’s preferred sandwich as part of an Instagram video series in which he recreates musicians’ favorite sandwiches. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS For his interpretation of Starr’s simple sandwich, he toasted two slices of bread in butter in a pan before spreading them with soft goat cheese and adding grated goat cheddar. "This sounds incredible," one Instagram user commented. "Imagine it with a salt and pepper, tomato and some thin slices shallot." "This looks awesome," wrote another. "Why doesn’t he have a lot of them anymore? Go for it, Ringo!" another person said. Some social-media users were surprised that the sandwich wasn’t grilled with the cheese inside to melt it, as with a traditional American grilled cheese. Others remarked that they weren’t surprised the famously quirky Beatle would prefer a less conventional version. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I wonder if Ringo will ever do or enjoy one normal thing in his life," one Instagram user wrote. Others questioned Starr’s molecule claim, while one commenter pointed out, "Goat milk fat molecules are smaller and finer than cow’s milk, makes it easier to digest." Some other celebrity sandwiches @domenicskitchen has recreated include rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Little Richard’s — peanut butter, banana and honey on white bread fried in butter — country star Alan Jackson’s — pineapple and mayonnaise on white bread — and country music icon Dolly Parton’s — pimento cheese on white bread. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5a84275342cf4db85990f Man films himself taking down Flock cameras, gets arrested te 2026-09-12T19:30:10.018Z Man films himself taking down Flock cameras, gets arrested You might expect someone taking down surveillance cameras to avoid being filmed. Jevon Martinez did the opposite. The 44-year-old Rio Rancho, New Mexico, man recorded himself removing Flock Safety camera equipment around Bernalillo County on September 2. He loaded the equipment into his pickup truck while explaining his reasoning to people watching online. The timing gave Martinez his opening. Days earlier, Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen had moved to end the department's three contracts with Flock Safety. Allen cited concerns about privacy, data sharing and his confidence in the company. However, he still supports automated license plate reader technology and plans to look at other vendors. Martinez apparently saw the remaining cameras as unfinished business. What happened next shows how quickly a fight over surveillance can turn into a criminal case once someone starts removing hardware they do not own. NEW! Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better Health Care With AI In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will show you five practical ways AI can help you take a more active role in your health care. You’ll learn how to organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare questions for your next doctor’s visit. No technical experience is needed. Register for free now at CyberGuyLive.com TEENS ACCUSED OF DESTROYING FLOCK CAMERA UNTIL BATTERY EXPLODED, IGNITING FIRE NEAR HOMES: REPORT Martinez made his position unusually easy to understand because he documented it himself. In a Sept. 2 social media post, Martinez said BCSO no longer subscribed to Flock. He wrote that he was taking down the equipment so he could return it. He also insisted that he was neither destroying nor stealing the equipment. Martinez described it as property that had been left unattended. His videos carried the same message. "Since BCSO is busy, I know BCSO is busy, everyone who works for BCSO, I know you guys are busy, so I went ahead and helped you out," Martinez says while driving his pickup. The camera then shows what he means by "helped." His truck bed is filling up with Flock equipment. This also was not Martinez's first encounter with law enforcement over license plate readers. Rio Rancho police had arrested him months earlier in a separate Sandoval County case involving the alleged removal and damage of three license plate reader systems. He faced nine felony charges in that case. Martinez does not come across in the videos as someone trying to keep a low profile. Quite the opposite. "We got a bunch of these bad boys," he says while showing off the equipment in the back of the truck. Then comes the line that gives the videos an almost game-like quality. "Let's see how much I can get in one day. That's gonna be the challenge for everyone out there." At another point, Martinez tells viewers, "Not in my city, not in my state." He also repeatedly calls the Flock cameras "tyranny trees," a nickname that says plenty about how he views automated vehicle surveillance. Reports of his livestream show him dismantling one of the systems while continuing to explain his position. Martinez creates his own record as he goes, with his face, voice and actions captured on camera. This is where Martinez's social media explanation runs into an important problem. Bernalillo County authorities say he removed 10 Flock camera systems with an estimated combined value of $16,500. However, only two were associated with BCSO. Authorities say the other eight were managed by neighborhood associations. That changes the picture considerably. Martinez repeatedly described what he was doing as returning equipment to the sheriff after BCSO ended its relationship with Flock. Yet most of the systems authorities recovered were connected to other organizations. BCSO also says the equipment remained property that members of the public had no authorization to remove. So while Martinez's videos clearly explain what he believed he was doing, they do not settle the ownership question. EX-INDIANA DEPUTY CHARGED WITH FELONY FOR ALLEGEDLY USING FLOCK CAMERAS TO STALK GIRLFRIEND Martinez said throughout his videos that he planned to return the equipment to BCSO. However, investigators give a somewhat different account of how that ended. According to the criminal complaint, Martinez drove past BCSO headquarters three times while the equipment remained in his truck. Deputies eventually stopped him outside the sheriff's office. Video of the arrest shows deputies surrounding his pickup with guns drawn before placing him in handcuffs. Martinez was unarmed, and the charges against him stem from the alleged removal of the equipment rather than a violent offense. Court reporting differs slightly on the precise larceny charge. One account of the criminal complaint describes attempted larceny over $2,500, while BCSO reporting lists larceny over $2,500. He also faces an interference with communications charge. Martinez appeared virtually in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on September 4. Prosecutors did not file a pretrial detention motion, and Judge Claire McDaniel did not order him held in the Bernalillo County case. That did not mean Martinez walked free. He remained in custody because of the separate Sandoval County case tied to the earlier alleged license plate reader removals. Reports say that Sandoval County held him over a violation of his release conditions and that a grand jury has since indicted him in that case. The cases remain unresolved, and the charges are allegations unless and until proven in court. There is another wrinkle here that makes this story more interesting. Sheriff Allen had already reached his own breaking point with Flock Safety. BCSO had three contracts connected to the company. One covered five automatic license plate reader cameras. Another involved 16 speed cameras connected to the Flock network. A third covered gunshot detection technology. Allen said he had lost confidence in Flock over privacy safeguards and data sharing. He also raised concerns about other law enforcement agencies gaining access to New Mexico plate data. Still, Allen has defended the underlying technology as a useful law enforcement tool. His disagreement centers on the vendor and the safeguards surrounding the data. That puts BCSO and Martinez in an unusual position. Both expressed serious concerns about Flock. Their ideas about what should happen next could hardly be further apart. Automatic license plate readers can create a detailed record of where vehicles appear. Flock's LPR systems collect license plate text along with the date, time and camera location. They can also record basic vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color. Flock says the system does not collect the driver's identity through the LPR camera. Police can use that information to generate leads in investigations. The concern comes from what happens when millions of those observations become searchable. We saw the risks firsthand in Colorado, where a woman faced a porch theft accusation after Flock cameras linked her truck to the area. Other location data eventually helped her show where she actually was. Flock cameras have also moved into places you may visit every week. CyberGuy found license plate readers operating at some Home Depot and Lowe's parking lots in Connecticut. That means pulling into a store can create another record tied to your vehicle. Then there are systems that can combine different types of signals. We recently looked at SignalTrace, technology that can correlate wireless device signals with license plate reader information and travel patterns. All of this helps explain why a camera on a roadside can trigger such a strong reaction. It does not give someone permission to dismantle one. You can question automatic license plate readers without ever touching a camera. Start by finding out which company operates the readers in your community and how long your local agency keeps the data. Then ask who can search the system and how officials audit those searches. Private cameras deserve attention too. A homeowners association, shopping center or business may operate plate readers that connect with law enforcement. Public records can help you understand how local agencies use the technology. Public meetings also give residents a way to challenge contracts before officials renew them. If you want cameras removed, push the people who have the legal authority to make that decision. That keeps the debate focused on surveillance policy rather than turning it into a criminal case. TENNESSEE OFFICIAL SAYS FLOCK CEO SHOULD BE HANGED 'PUBLICLY FOR TREASON’ AS CONTROVERSIAL CAMERAS FACE REVOLT I understand why these cameras make people uncomfortable. A system that quietly logs where vehicles appear deserves close scrutiny, especially when information can move between agencies. Bernalillo County's own sheriff had enough concerns about Flock to walk away from the company. Martinez clearly shares the privacy concern, but his videos show what can happen when someone decides to take the next step on his own.  The biggest factual problem with his argument is hard to overlook. Authorities say only two of the 10 systems he removed were associated with BCSO. The other eight were managed by neighborhood associations. Then there are the videos themselves. Martinez wanted people to see what he was doing. He explained his reasoning and showed the equipment piling up in his truck. Those posts may help him make a political argument online. They also give investigators a remarkably detailed record of what happened. For me, the useful questions are who gets to collect our movement data and what limits control access to it. Those are fights worth having in public. If your local sheriff said it no longer trusted a surveillance company, would you want every camera removed immediately or would you accept a replacement system with stronger privacy safeguards? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5a83a75342cf4db8598e8 Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1 te 2026-09-12T19:30:02.129Z Tesla says it will finally unveil the second generation Roadster on October 1 Tesla’s halo sports car was first announced in November 2017. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5a13a75342cf4db859808 Coastal town revolts after $9.5M upgrade walls off beloved ocean views: 'You can't see the sea' te 2026-09-12T19:00:10.519Z Coastal town revolts after $9.5M upgrade walls off beloved ocean views: 'You can't see the sea' A California state agency is changing its construction plans following an outcry from residents who said a new fence was blocking the town’s ocean views. The California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) approximately $9.5 million improvement project was undertaken to improve pedestrian safety and disability access along Highway 1 through Fort Bragg in Northern California’s Mendocino County. But as soon as residents saw a tall new fence start to go up, they took action. ONCE-HIDDEN COASTAL TOWN FACING DISRUPTION AS SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS TRANSFORM LOCAL LIFE "The entrance to our town now has a fence that is substantially higher than the original fence and blocks the view of the ocean — a view that has long been part of what makes Fort Bragg special," Mary Rose Kaczorowski, a candidate for Fort Bragg City Council, wrote in a letter to the editor of the Ukiah Daily Journal. "This is not simply a matter of replacing an existing fence; it changes the character and view of one of our town’s important gateways," she wrote. The new fence along Main Street replaced an older, shorter wooden fence that allowed passersby to see the Noyo Headlands and ocean beyond it, according to SFGATE. "We’re marketing towards being a sea town, but you can’t see the sea. It’s a bit of a buzzkill," Aiden McFadden, a front-desk associate at the Seabird Lodge, told SFGATE. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We understand why they’re putting in the fencing, but we didn’t expect there to be an actual wall, a barrier, between us and the ocean view," she said. "The original fence did its work." Kaczorowski wrote that residents and "everyone who comes to Fort Bragg" deserved "a clear explanation of why this substantially higher fence was installed and how the decision was made." "Did anyone stop to ask how this substantially higher fence would affect the people who live here — or how it would change the view at the entrance to our town?" she wrote. "That is precisely why coastal local residents are shocked and angry at the fence that blocks our coastal view." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Caltrans held an open house for public comment on the project in April. In August, Fort Bragg City Manager Isaac Whippy announced in a news release that the city had heard the community’s concerns regarding the new wooden fencing’s height, appearance and impact on views of the Noyo Headlands and the ocean. "The fencing is part of Caltrans’ Fort Bragg sidewalk and Americans with Disabilities Act improvement project," Whippy explained. "It replaced an existing fence that was removed to accommodate sidewalk widening and accessibility improvements. The fence and its associated construction costs are components of Caltrans’ broader project contract and are not a separate City construction project." After residents raised concerns, "City staff reviewed the permit and related project documents, which indicate that the replacement fencing was intended to match the previous conditions," the release further stated. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Whippy said he spoke directly with the project manager, who was "receptive to the concerns raised by the community and has expressed a strong commitment to working with the City and Caltrans’ contractor to identify and implement appropriate modifications." "We have a timeline for the construction crew to come back to town in the next couple of weeks for fence modifications," Whippy told SFGATE. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa59a3375342cf4db8596f5 Judge Judy preparing to end decades-long run as TV's toughest judge te 2026-09-12T18:30:11.852Z Judge Judy preparing to end decades-long run as TV's toughest judge Judge Judy Sheindlin is planning to hang up her robe for good. "Judge Judy is passing the gavel to her son, Adam Levy, in ‘Adam’s Law,'the courtroom program she created and is an executive producer," a rep for Sheindlin told Fox News Digital. "It premieres in national syndication this Monday, Sept. 14." "She is not retiring, just rewiring." During a recent interview with People, the 83-year-old judge and television personality shared that she plans on retiring from TV after her Prime Video series, "Judy Justice," comes to an end in October. "I have a lot of other things of interest," she said. "I don’t want to do hair and makeup anymore, but I still want my message to get out there." ROSIE O'DONNELL WALKED AWAY AT THE HEIGHT OF HER SUCCESS AFTER REACHING ONE JAW-DROPPING FINANCIAL MILESTONE Her son, Levy, graduated from New York’s Hofstra Law School, and after taking a detour working as a ski instructor, he worked in private practice and as the Putnam County, N.Y., district attorney, before starting his own journey in television in 2023 on the Prime Video show "Tribunal Justice." "There aren’t a lot of people who can carry a half hour on their own unscripted," Sheindlin said. "He has what it takes." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Scheindlin graduated from New York Law School in 1965 and worked as a prosecutor, handling juvenile crime, domestic violence and child-abuse cases, starting in 1972. After retiring from family court, she launched the popular syndicated show "Judge Judy," which aired for 25 seasons, from 1996 to 2021. At its peak, the show reached an estimated 10 million viewers, and Scheindlin became known for her no-nonsense attitude and classic one-liners. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "So many of the emails and letters I get are from women who watched me and had their daughters watch me," she told the LA Times in June 2021 about the impact of the show. "They told me the show helped them take the next step, whether it was getting a divorce, leaving an abusive person, asking for a raise and never, ever becoming somebody’s prisoner." During an interview with Fox News Digital in November 2022, Scheindlin's granddaughter, Sarah Rose, shared what her grandmother taught her, noting she does in fact have a soft side despite her TV persona. She shared that the best piece of advice Scheindlin has given her is that "you have to define yourself, and you tell other people who you are. Not the other way around." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "[She taught me] not to let anybody else define you but yourself," Sarah Rose said. "You have to have a good feeling about yourself and be confident in yourself. And, really, if you have that as a foundation, the opportunities are endless for where your journey might lead. I’ve always taken that to heart. No matter what anyone else’s opinions, feelings or thoughts are, I just know that I’m secure in myself. And she’s playing a big role in that." While Sara Rose admits Scheindlin could be a "no-nonsense grandmother," she also has "a much softer, supportive side," noting she is often "the first person I call if I have a problem or a question or something that needs to get solved." "She’s a fantastic problem solver, especially for the ones that she loves," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa59a3275342cf4db8596d9 No injuries reported in Saturday's airpark hangar fire te 2026-09-12T18:30:10.270Z No injuries reported in Saturday's airpark hangar fire FORT MOHAVE — No injuries were reported Saturday morning in a hangar fire at Sun Valley Airpark. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa59a3175342cf4db8596d0 091226 Sunny Antelope Drive fire.jpg te 2026-09-12T18:30:09.326Z 091226 Sunny Antelope Drive fire.jpg Fire crews were able to rescue Sunny, the family dog, after a hangar fire began early Saturday in the 5000 block of Antelope Drive in Sun Valley Airpark. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa59a3075342cf4db8596c7 091226 Antelope Drive fire.jpg te 2026-09-12T18:30:08.277Z 091226 Antelope Drive fire.jpg No injuries were reported Saturday morning in a hangar fire in the 5000 block of Antelope Drive in Sun Valley Airpark, Fort Mohave. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the hangar with no extension into the living… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5958375342cf4db85961e Intel chief warns of 'evolving' threats as terror groups now 'recruit their agents online' te 2026-09-12T18:10:11.684Z Intel chief warns of 'evolving' threats as terror groups now 'recruit their agents online' Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned about the growing threat global terror organizations pose to the United States through their ability to radicalize individuals online at home. Speaking on "Special Report," Clayton pointed to an attempted bombing in New York City as an example of how modern extremists no longer need distant foreign training camps to launch attacks and instead can be recruited online. Clayton responded after host Bret Baier cited United Nations figures showing that al Qaeda's global network has grown to an estimated 25,000 potential fighters — roughly 50 times its estimated size at the time of the Sept. 11 terror attacks in 2001. TOP HOUSE CHAIRMAN WARNS CONGRESS AGAINST 'COMPLACENCY' 25 YEARS AFTER 9/11 "Those numbers may be surprising. I think it's important for America to hear those numbers, but they reflect the evolving threat environment, the threat environment from terrorists," Clayton told Baier. "Terrorists recruit today much differently than they did 25 years ago," he said. AMERICAN 'JIHAD' FUELED BY 'RISKY SOURCE' INSIDE US BORDERS, WARNS NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERT Clayton said terrorists were previously often recruited and trained in camps overseas, but that process has changed in the 25 years since 9/11. "Today, they recruit their agents online. They attempt to radicalize them online," Clayton said. KASH PATEL REVEALS THE CHILLING HOLIDAY TERROR PLOTS FBI FEDERAL AGENTS QUIETLY STOPPED "Just this year, we had two radicalized men from Pennsylvania travel to New York to try and detonate a bomb outside Gracie Mansion. Thanks to the NYPD, who just like in 9/11 ran to the fire, no one was killed," he added. Federal prosecutors described both men as supporters of ISIS who consumed radical content online. Prosecutors allege the men traveled from Pennsylvania to Manhattan on March 7 with two explosive devices and attempted to detonate them near protesters and police officers outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. EXCLUSIVE: 25 YEARS AFTER 9/11, ICE SAYS MORE THAN 2K KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TERRORISTS HAVE BEEN DEPORTED When asked about remaining security gaps identified in a recent House Intelligence Committee report, Clayton said communication among intelligence and law enforcement agencies has improved significantly since 9/11. "What I can tell you is that the women and men of the intelligence community, working domestically with law enforcement, working overseas with our partners, are committed every day to closing those gaps and identifying evolving threats," Clayton said. "There have been, and again, the American people should know this, there have been many threats on our soil that have been thwarted," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5958275342cf4db859615 Dem handlers lash out when Ramaswamy staffer confronts their boss about debate: ‘No pictures’ te 2026-09-12T18:10:10.887Z Dem handlers lash out when Ramaswamy staffer confronts their boss about debate: ‘No pictures’ Campaign personnel for Amy Acton, Ohio’s former health director and Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, got into a confrontation with a Republican political activist wielding a camera last Saturday at one of Acton’s campaign events in Harrison, Ohio. When the cameraman approached Acton, asking her why she continued to decline invitations to debate her Republican challenger, Vivek Ramaswamy, her staff quickly rushed in to block him off from Acton. The video, which shows Acton walking away from the interviewer, adds to criticisms from Ramaswamy’s camp that she hasn’t given a good answer for why she isn’t willing to do a debate as both candidates enter the homestretch of their campaigns. RAMASWAMY PUMPS $25M OF OWN CASH INTO OHIO GOVERNOR BID, SMASHES FUNDRAISING RECORDS WITH $50 MILLION HAUL "Dr. Amy Acton, why do you refuse to debate your opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy?" the interviewer asked. "No photos, no videos," the staff repeated. "I said — no pictures, no interviews." At one point in the confrontation, Acton’s staff seemed to have bumped into the cameraman, jolting his camera out of frame and prompting him to ask them to be "careful." Acton did not respond to the questions. Earlier this month, after Ramaswamy accepted a debate invitation from CNN, Acton’s campaign told local media she would not accept. "Dr. Acton’s focus is on talking with Ohioans, not platforming a scam artist who spreads baseless lies about her and her family, uses AI to falsely paint her as someone with a substance abuse problem, and shames Dr. Acton for being sexually abused as a child while Vivek stands with predators and abusers," a campaign spokesperson said in a Sept. 2 statement. ARMED MAN ACCUSED OF LUNGING AT OHIO DEM CANDIDATE AVOIDS FELONIES AS PROSECUTOR REVEALS KEY EVIDENCE TOP ELECTION SCHEMES ROILING KEY MIDTERM RACES AS BOTH PARTIES ACCUSE RIVALS OF TRICKERY The response refers to a series of Republican attacks: her role in Ohio’s COVID response, a verbal domestic dispute in 2019 that she had while intoxicated, and AI-generated campaign ads that replaced her car’s license plate with a "drunk mom" tag. It also nods to Ramaswamy’s quiet posture toward releasing the Epstein files at the outset of his gubernatorial campaign. In his response, Ramaswamy ignored Acton’s needling. He seized on her decision, calling into question her qualifications to lead the state as its top executive while, at the same time, refusing to press her case on a debate stage. "It’s too bad for Ohio voters that Acton won’t take voter questions, won’t debate, quit after failing as Ohio’s health director, and has some serious issues now surfaced in multiple police reports," Ramaswamy said in a post to social media. FOX NEWS POLL: ECONOMIC ANXIETY AND CANDIDATE CONCERNS DEFINE OHIO SENATE RACE Acton’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital about her interaction with the interviewer last Saturday. Having cleared the Ohio Democratic primary, Acton will face off against Ramaswamy in the state’s general election on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5957d75342cf4db8595dd Panthers deliver Clouse’s first win with historic backdrop over Cromer Stadium te 2026-09-12T18:10:05.126Z Panthers deliver Clouse’s first win with historic backdrop over Cromer Stadium Coconino football showed out in its home opener by scoring 34 points in the first quarter against Washington to get head coach Josh Clouse’s first win on a night of first responder tributes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa58e7975342cf4db8594c2 Ex-Dem mayor found liable for alleged sexual assaults of 7 women, ordered to pay $13M te 2026-09-12T17:40:09.005Z Ex-Dem mayor found liable for alleged sexual assaults of 7 women, ordered to pay $13M The former Democratic mayor of a small town in northern California was found civilly liable Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting seven women. Dominic Foppoli, who led the town of Windsor from late 2018 to 2021, was ordered to pay a combined $13 million in compensatory damages. The payouts to the women, whose allegations span from 2001 to 2020, will range from $6,000 to $4,650,938 each. He could also have to pay punitive damages to the women. That phase of the civil trial will begin on Tuesday, KTVU FOX 2 reported. Foppoli has consistently denied all wrongdoing and has never been criminally charged in connection to the allegations. He stepped down as mayor in May 2021 after four women came forward to the San Francisco Chronicle to accuse him of sexual assault. FORMER NJ DEM MAYOR ALLEGEDLY DRUGGED, SEXUALLY ASSAULTED CHILD HE MET ONLINE The lawsuit, filed in April 2022, detailed allegations from seven Jane Does. Several women alleged Foppoli drugged their drinks before assaulting them, while Jane Doe 1 claimed he raped her dozens of times, including one alleged incident in which she said he handcuffed her to a bed. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a total of 13 women have accused Foppoli of sexual assault or misconduct. In 2024, the state attorney general’s office suspended its criminal investigation into Foppoli, saying prosecutors did not have enough evidence to warrant filing charges on the cases not barred by the statute of limitations at that time. Foppoli testified during the civil trial, which began in July, again denying the allegations against him. "I've been a terrible boyfriend and partner, cheating, selfish and egotistical, but I've never done any of those things I'm being sued for," Foppoli said on the stand, according to KGO Eyewitness News. The jury also found the Santa Rosa chapter of Active 20-30, an all-male charitable social club where Foppoli was a member, liable for Jane Doe 4's alleged assault and awarded her an additional $2 million, the Chronicle reported. FBI AGENTS CONFRONT SWALWELL AT AIRPORT IN NEW FOOTAGE AS VIEWERS ZERO IN AND PILE ON According to the lawsuit, the woman alleged Foppoli sexually assaulted her during the national Active 20-30 convention in Reno, Nevada, in June 2012. She also accused the organization of failing to investigate complaints she made to its leaders. Traci Carrillo, an attorney for the plaintiffs, hailed the verdict as the "ultimate validation" for the women, saying they had to overcome "their trauma, their shame, their own guilt" to obtain justice. Foppoli's attorney, Andrew Watters, said in a statement to Fox News Digital that he would seek a mistrial over claims that the court improperly excluded key witnesses for the defense. If that fails, Watters said he would pursue an appeal. "What happened with the verdict was that the jury sent a message based on questionable self-reported evidence and junk science, and that’s not appropriate.  It appears the passions of the jury were inflamed by the evidence, and they hated my client, so they made a very large award to punish and make an example of him," Watters said in a statement. Foppoli, speaking at a press conference outside the courthouse Friday, said his accusers "are trying to crucify me for a cause I'm not responsible for," adding that they were motivated by the $13 million payout. Foppoli still faces a separate lawsuit from Farrah Abraham, a social media influencer and former reality television personality who claims the ex-politician raped her in March 2021 at a house party in Florida. That civil case is expected to go to trial next year, according to court records. The Chronicle reported that Christopher Creek Winery, which Foppoli owns, settled a separate lawsuit filed by a Montana woman who alleged Foppoli raped her multiple times in 2020 when she was 18. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa58e7875342cf4db8594b9 Blue state governor's pardon of convicted felon torpedos a major Supreme Court immigration fight te 2026-09-12T17:40:08.249Z Blue state governor's pardon of convicted felon torpedos a major Supreme Court immigration fight The Supreme Court will no longer hear an oral argument for a case centered on bond rights for noncitizens detained for lengthy periods, ruling the case moot after New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul pardoned a lawfully present Dominican citizen, who pleaded guilty to second-degree assault. Hochul pardoned Keisy Guerrero Mariano, who is identified in court documents as "Keisy GM," in late August, effectively killing the Trump administration's appeal to the Supreme Court arguing that noncitizens, including those with green card status, do not have a legal right to a bond hearing for a prolonged detention if they have committed crimes that are grounds for mandatory deportation. Hochul, who is staunchly opposed to President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement crackdown, issued the pardon for Mariano just as the brief was due. FEDERAL APPEALS COURT COMPARES TRUMP MIGRANT DETENTION POLICY TO JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT Solicitor General John Sauer agreed Friday that Genalo v. Black is now moot, but said the Trump administration will seek an "alternative vehicle" to challenge the Second Circuit’s 2024 ruling that prolonged immigration detention can trigger a constitutional right to a bond hearing. Sauer said the administration intends to find another case through which the Supreme Court can resolve the issue during its 2026-27 term. The lawsuit centered on the challenges of plaintiffs Carol Williams Black, a Jamaican national with lawful standing, and Mariano — both convicted criminals detained by ICE. APPEALS COURT BLOCKS TRUMP ADMIN FROM HOLDING MIGRANTS WITHOUT BOND FOR OVER 90 DAYS Mariano was first arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in 2020 over a 2015 second-degree assault conviction for which he served time, making him eligible for deportation. He spent nearly two years in ICE detention, but was released in 2022 due to a nationwide injunction that required the release of detainees because of COVID-19 health risks. Prior to his release, Judge John P. Cronan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied Mariano's habeas corpus request in November 2021. But in May 2024, the Second Circuit overruled Cronan's decision, ruling that the government must grant noncitizens a bond hearing once detention becomes "unreasonably long." Failure to do so, the court ruled, would violate the Fifth Amendment's due process clause. The case was appealed to the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the case June 15; however, the high court ruled Black's case moot because he had left the United States and filed a court declaration that he would not be returning to the country. Black was convicted in New York in 2000 of sexually abusing a minor under the age of 11. DHS BLASTS MINNESOTA BOARD FOR UNANIMOUSLY PARDONING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CONVICTED OF 3 ASSAULTS Hochul's decision to issue a pardon to Mariano has garnered fierce criticism from legal experts. "Pretty wild to fully pardon an aggravated felon to (1) stop the felon from getting deported and (2) stop the Supreme Court from ruling on an issue. (Especially as this litigation has been going on for years)," Eric Wessan, Iowa’s solicitor general, posted on X. He praised Sauer's decision to fight back on the Second Circuit's ruling. "I wonder how many non-American felons Governors like Hochul will choose to fully pardon and free to avoid them facing consequences for their actions," Wessan added. Fox News Digital reached out to Hochul's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa58e7275342cf4db859488 Ohio Republican in Key Senate Race Fires Campaign Aide, Citing Social Media Photo of Nazis te 2026-09-12T17:40:02.641Z Ohio Republican in Key Senate Race Fires Campaign Aide, Citing Social Media Photo of Nazis Senator Jon Husted dismissed his political director because of activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, according to a spokeswoman. 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That phase of the civil trial will begin on Tuesday, KTVU FOX 2 reported. Foppoli has consistently denied all wrongdoing and has never been criminally charged in connection to the allegations. He stepped down as mayor in May 2021 after four women came forward to the San Francisco Chronicle to accuse him of sexual assault. FORMER NJ DEM MAYOR ALLEGEDLY DRUGGED, SEXUALLY ASSAULTED CHILD HE MET ONLINE The lawsuit, filed in April 2022, detailed allegations from seven Jane Does. Several women alleged Foppoli drugged their drinks before assaulting them, while Jane Doe 1 claimed he raped her dozens of times, including one alleged incident in which she said he handcuffed her to a bed. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, a total of 13 women have accused Foppoli of sexual assault or misconduct. In 2024, the state attorney general’s office suspended its criminal investigation into Foppoli, saying prosecutors did not have enough evidence to warrant filing charges on the cases not barred by the statute of limitations at that time. Foppoli testified during the civil trial, which began in July, again denying the allegations against him. "I've been a terrible boyfriend and partner, cheating, selfish and egotistical, but I've never done any of those things I'm being sued for," Foppoli said on the stand, according to KGO Eyewitness News. The jury also found the Santa Rosa chapter of Active 20-30, an all-male charitable social club where Foppoli was a member, liable for Jane Doe 4's alleged assault and awarded her an additional $2 million, the Chronicle reported. FBI AGENTS CONFRONT SWALWELL AT AIRPORT IN NEW FOOTAGE AS VIEWERS ZERO IN AND PILE ON According to the lawsuit, the woman alleged Foppoli sexually assaulted her during the national Active 20-30 convention in Reno, Nevada, in June 2012. She also accused the organization of failing to investigate complaints she made to its leaders. Traci Carrillo, an attorney for the plaintiffs, hailed the verdict as the "ultimate validation" for the women, saying they had to overcome "their trauma, their shame, their own guilt" to obtain justice. Foppoli's attorney, Andrew Watters, said in a statement to Fox News Digital that he would seek a mistrial over claims that the court improperly excluded key witnesses for the defense. If that fails, Watters said he would pursue an appeal. "What happened with the verdict was that the jury sent a message based on questionable self-reported evidence and junk science, and that’s not appropriate.  It appears the passions of the jury were inflamed by the evidence and they hated my client, so they made a very large award to punish and make an example of him," Watters said in a statement. Foppoli, speaking at a press conference outside the courthouse Friday, said his accusers "are trying to crucify me for a cause I'm not responsible for," adding that they were motivated by the $13 million payout. Foppoli still faces a separate lawsuit from Farrah Abraham, a social media influencer and former reality television personality who claims the ex-politician raped her in March 2021 at a house party in Florida. That civil case is expected to go to trial next year, according to court records. The Chronicle reported that Christopher Creek Winery, which Foppoli owns, settled a separate lawsuit filed by a Montana woman who alleged Foppoli raped her multiple times in 2020 when she was 18. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa589c275342cf4db859074 Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content te 2026-09-12T17:20:02.614Z Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5877475342cf4db859043 It's only week two, but Kansas QB Isaiah Marshall might have completed the pass of the year te 2026-09-12T17:10:12.787Z It's only week two, but Kansas QB Isaiah Marshall might have completed the pass of the year The college football season is humming along, and Friday night's action between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Missouri Tigers gifted us some must-see early season fireworks. Things got hot and heavy before the game even started, with Kansas dropping a hype video in the lead-up to the game that framed the Tigers as "evil," alluding to Missouri's involvement as a slave state in the mid 1800s. Mizzou got the last laugh, though, as the Tigers blasted the Jayhawks 38-21, adding a late score that head coach Eli Drinkwitz said was meant to "embarrass" their rivals for their social media stunt. All of that is well and good, and it's what makes college football the greatest sport on earth, but that's not why we are here. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! During the game, Kansas signal caller Isaiah Marshall completed what can only be conservatively described as the throw of the year. ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL QB LEAVES FANS IN AWE WITH RECORD-BREAKING TOUCHDOWN PASS Yes, it's only week two, but just watch this throw and tell me it's not only the greatest throw of the year, it might be one of the best of all-time. I don't have the foggiest idea how he even stayed in bounds to get this pass off, let alone complete it 15 yards downfield to his receiver for a first down. INDIANA QB JOSH HOOVER DELIVERS THE GREATEST 'FOOTBALL GUY' MOMENT OF THE SEASON SO FAR You think jump passes are cool? How about a fadeaway, 360-no-scope, dime while throwing across his body? As I mentioned, Kansas would end up losing this game, but may have the best highlight anyone is going to produce for the next several years in college football. KANSAS RENEWS BORDER WAR RIVALRY WITH MISSOURI BY CALLING TIGERS 'EVIL,' INVOKING SLAVERY IMAGERY Marshall had accuracy issues for a majority of the night, completing only 43% of his passes and tossing a pair of interceptions in the process, but if he can channel more of what he did on this play, the Jayhawks may have found an absolute gunslinger for the next few years. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! If all else fails, Kansas offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki can just draw up the "no-scope sideline pass" in a pinch. Works every time! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5876f75342cf4db859022 Havsau community seeks to aid fire victims, 19 people displaced te 2026-09-12T17:10:07.482Z Havsau community seeks to aid fire victims, 19 people displaced An apartment complex on Sandwood Drive was left in near ruins after a fire spread throughout the building’s upper floor Thursday evening. And although the smoke had cleared by Friday, sources now say 19 people have been displaced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5876e75342cf4db859019 Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 13 te 2026-09-12T17:10:06.390Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 13 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5876d75342cf4db858ff7 Coconino flag football finally sees retention in third year of program te 2026-09-12T17:10:05.003Z Coconino flag football finally sees retention in third year of program Coconino flag football has grown its young program with plenty of new players. Year three of the program sees more returners with playing experience than ever before. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa57e0f75342cf4db858b8f Nighttime bathroom trips could reveal hidden health issues — here's when to worry te 2026-09-12T16:30:07.221Z Nighttime bathroom trips could reveal hidden health issues — here's when to worry Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn. Waking up more than once a night to urinate can meet the clinical definition of nocturia, which affects about half of adults over 50 and becomes more common with age, according to a recent StudyFinds report. The International Continence Society’s formal definition of nocturia includes even one nighttime trip, but frequency, disruption and a change from a person’s usual pattern all matter. "Everyone has a baseline of what’s normal urinary frequency for them," Dr. Ali Dabaja, a urologist at Henry Ford Health in Michigan, told the outlet. "But if you wake at least twice to go to the bathroom during eight hours of sleep, that’s considered nocturia." DIETITIAN REVEALS SIMPLE EATING STRATEGY FOR BETTER SLEEP — AND ONE HABIT TO AVOID Nocturia isn't simply a bladder issue, according to Dr. Jeffrey Chester, a licensed physician and medical director of The Ohana Luxury Addiction Treatment Center in Hawaii. "A change in nighttime urinary patterns is definitely worth mentioning to a physician or healthcare provider, especially when it begins suddenly, becomes more frequent, or disrupts a person's sleep," Chester told Fox News Digital. Alcohol and caffeine intake, the amount and timing of fluid consumption, and certain medications can all contribute, he added. JUST 10 MINUTES OF DAILY FLOOR EXERCISES MAY IMPROVE BALANCE AND AGILITY, STUDY FINDS Waking up once isn't a cause for concern, agreed Catherine Darley, a naturopathic doctor and founder of Skilled Sleeper in Seattle, but more than once can be "concerning," she told Fox News Digital. Experts note that it can raise the risk of falls, especially for those with mobility or balance challenges. Research shows two or more nightly trips to the bathroom are linked to a higher risk of fall-related injuries, StudyFinds reported. Sleep disorders can also be a factor, Darley said, including obstructive sleep apnea, which can affect hormones involved in suppressing urine production overnight. Restless legs syndrome could also contribute to nighttime urination and is more common with age, Darley added. OLDER ADULTS TAKING 5 OR MORE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FACE HIGHER RISK OF DEATH, STUDY FINDS She advised starting with your primary care provider to look for an underlying cause, and checking in with doctors and pharmacists to see if medications could be involved in frequent bathroom trips. In some cases, they could adjust the timing to prevent late-night wake-ups. Other issues could be the cause, too, according to StudyFinds, including diabetes, and overactive bladder, an enlarged prostate and fluid buildup. For some people, simple habits can help, including not drinking for roughly two hours before bedtime and stopping alcohol about three hours before bed, Darley said. She also suggested keeping floors clear of rugs and clutter, using gentle amber lighting, sitting on the edge of the bed before standing to avoid getting dizzy and installing grab bars for extra support. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa57bb875342cf4db858b2b Sami Zayn captures Undisputed WWE Championship in chaotic 'Friday Night SmackDown' finale vs CM Punk te 2026-09-12T16:20:08.952Z Sami Zayn captures Undisputed WWE Championship in chaotic 'Friday Night SmackDown' finale vs CM Punk Chaos reigned supreme in the main event of "Friday Night SmackDown" and when the dust settled, Sami Zayn was the new Undisputed WWE champion. CM Punk put the title on the line against Zayn, weeks after beating him for the title on "Monday Night Raw." Zayn’s first reign only lasted a few days when he initially pinned Cody Rhodes at Night of Champions. But Zayn has been hungry to get another shot at the title. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK He delivered but needed a mess at ringside to do it. Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae appeared to be in Zayn’s corner for the match. LeRae distracted the referee, at one point, which allowed Gargano to try to hit Punk with the belt. He missed completely and Punk nailed him with a Go to Sleep. As the referee tried to roll Gargano out of the ring, Kevin Owens appeared and tried to hit Zayn with the belt. Owens nailed Punk instead, which he didn’t seem to be too concerned about. Owens put his attention on Zayn before he was hit with a low blow. Punk stumbled to the corner, setting Zayn up for the Helluva Kick. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Zayn was dead on and pinned Punk for the win. It’s the second time in his career – and second time this year – that Zayn has held the Undisputed WWE Championship. The first reign only lasted nine days. Here’s to hoping that the reign lasts a bit longer than that. It’s the fifth time this year the title has changed hands. Drew McIntyre won it back in January with Rhodes winning it back in March. Zayn beat Rhodes in June before losing to Punk in July. Now, in September, with several premium live events around the corner that have major implications for the title, Zayn is the champion. But the title picture is as murky as it gets. Punk, Owens, Rhodes, Gargano and Randy Orton could all become challengers for Zayn immediately. McIntyre, who has been out of the ring for months, could also pose a threat whenever he comes back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5796075342cf4db858abf Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’ te 2026-09-12T16:10:08.419Z Iowa supervisor slams ban on guaranteed income programs as state ‘waging ideological wars’ A local elected official in Iowa is criticizing state lawmakers after they blocked cities and counties from testing direct cash payments to residents, claiming local governments are being handcuffed by state-level "ideological wars." Mandi Remington, a Democratic county supervisor in Johnson County, Iowa, told Fox News Digital that she wanted to test whether giving cash to low-income residents could serve as a feasible poverty-alleviation policy. However, the effort was shut down before it could launch. "We are supposedly a home rule state, but that's not what it seems like in practice," Remington said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I live in a blue dot in a red state and, essentially, anything that we try to do in these pockets that is not being done in other parts of the state automatically gets pushed back against." Remington’s comments follow an op-ed she wrote arguing that guaranteed income programs "help everyday Iowans." She noted that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors attempted to bring a guaranteed income initiative to their community, championed by Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz. ALBUQUERQUE USES WEED TAX TO FUND 'NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED' GUARANTEED INCOME, SPARKING POLICY DEBATE The local push was inspired by similar pilots across the country, including the UpLift trial in central Iowa, which provided 110 families with $500 per month for two years. Remington argued the policy would build on successes seen in other jurisdictions. Those plans were derailed when Iowa Republicans passed legislation prohibiting local governments from creating or maintaining guaranteed income programs. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2319 into law on May 1, 2024. Proponents of the ban, including GOP lawmakers, argued that government cash handouts undermine the American work ethic, subsidize low wages, and foster government dependency. "There's no room for doing research. There's no room for evaluating evidence. There's no interest in even hearing about evidence that has been found in other places," Remington told Fox News Digital. "I have not been present on the universal income matter specifically at the Capitol, but I have testified in legislative hearings here and watched as legislators didn't even pretend to listen to the people speaking to them. Because in their minds, whether they want to call it socialist or leftist or whatever term they throw at it, they have just lumped it into a certain ideological category because of where it's coming from." GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM TARGETS LOW-INCOME HOMES LED BY BLACK MOMS AS CASH HANDOUTS SURGE NATIONWIDE In her published letter, Remington argued that restricting local control hurts working families. "Unfortunately, some of our state leaders are more interested in controlling local government and waging ideological wars than they are in passing policies that help everyday Iowans," Remington wrote. "The state’s ban on guaranteed income isn’t good policy, and it doesn’t help hard-working Iowans get by. It’s simply obstructionism without evidence. Seven Republican legislators understood this and joined Democrats in voting against the ban." Gov. Reynolds' office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.  Iowa is far from the only state where Republicans have pushed back against cash-handout initiatives. GOP lawmakers across the country have raised legal, budgetary, and philosophical concerns regarding guaranteed basic income. In Michigan, House Republicans demanded a rigorous inspection of a taxpayer-funded cash assistance program for new mothers, questioning its benefits and scrutinizing how millions in public funds were spent. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Harris County — home to Houston — over its guaranteed income program, leading the Texas Supreme Court to freeze the trial. Meanwhile, in Arizona, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-led bill that would have prohibited local governments from enacting guaranteed income programs. MICHIGAN LAWMAKER MOVES TO SHUT DOWN 'GUARDRAIL-FREE' CASH HANDOUT PROGRAM FOR NEW MOTHERS Progressive groups have pushed back against state-level restrictions. Adriane Brown, Senior Communications Director for the Economic Security Project (ESP) — an advocacy organization founded in 2016 to promote direct cash transfer policies — defended the trials. "It doesn’t serve anyone to ban guaranteed income. Mandi Remington’s letter speaks to the precarity — emotional, financial and otherwise — of leaving an abusive relationship," Brown told Fox News Digital. "Thankfully, there are several guaranteed income pilots across the country building on what we know about cash’s ability to offer survivors stability during these difficult transitions." The ESP helped create over 100 guaranteed income pilots across the U.S. "In the case of Iowa specifically, thankfully, not all lawmakers fell along partisan lines," Brown added. "If elected officials’ end goal is truly to make sure families are safe and secure, then guaranteed income pilots should be allowed to exist. Lawmakers who voted to ban guaranteed income amid a cost-of-living crisis are out of touch and do not care about families." Beyond political opposition, many guaranteed income programs face an impending funding cliff. Dozens of cities launched cash-transfer pilots using federal pandemic relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Under federal rules, ARPA allocations had to be legally obligated by the end of 2024 and fully spent by December 31, 2026. As federal relief funds dry up, local leaders are scrambling to find alternative funding streams. While Cook County, Illinois — the second-largest county in the nation — moved to set up ongoing municipal funding for guaranteed income following its initial 2022 pilot, most local jurisdictions lack the budget to sustain direct cash transfers without private philanthropy or federal aid. "The UpLift program was able to find a way to sustain itself through non-government money," Remington told Fox News Digital. "Unfortunately, we are also now in a position where all of our nonprofit agencies and mutual aid organizations are in their own financial crises as well. So funding in general has become a problem across the board for government, private citizens, and community agencies." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5795f75342cf4db858ab6 Mackenzie Phillips shocks with 15-year celibacy confession as Sharon Stone, Teri Hatcher rethink romance te 2026-09-12T16:10:07.563Z Mackenzie Phillips shocks with 15-year celibacy confession as Sharon Stone, Teri Hatcher rethink romance Mackenzie Phillips revealed that her past extroverted life is nothing like her current status. Phillips, 66, admitted in an upcoming episode of Valerie Bertinelli's "Getting Naked" podcast that her social battery quickly becomes depleted after a busy day. "I would get home, and I would have no words left, you know, and so in order to get up and do it again the next day, I had to be alone to recharge," she said, per People. "Which is, by the way, why — am I going to say this out loud? I have been celibate for 15 years." 'AMERICAN PIE' STAR SHANNON ELIZABETH SWEARS OFF DATING, SAYS ONLYFANS IS 'THE ONLY RELATIONSHIP I NEED' Bertinelli confided that "there was nothing wrong with being celibate," before Phillips explained that she's "had enough sex to last for several lifetimes for several people." "And the parts of me that were injured or wounded, I can care for them myself," she said before noting that she doesn't date. "I have my little friend in the bedside drawer." Bertinelli admitted that she also experienced "periods of celibacy" and hasn't been physically intimate in "almost two years now." Phillips first married music manager Jeff Sessler for two years before their divorce in 1981. She then married guitarist Shane Fontayne for 14 years before their split in 2000. SHARON STONE ADMITS THE BRUTAL MOMENT SHE KNEW HER MARRIAGE WAS OVER In 2005, the "American Graffiti" actress married her third husband, Keith Levenson, which ended in divorce two years later. Celibacy appeared to be trending in Hollywood this summer as Sharon Stone recently admitted that she, too, chose a path of celibacy. "I'm a really good girlfriend, but I haven't been a girlfriend in a long time," Stone said during an appearance on the "Mayim Bialik's Breakdown" podcast. "And I've been a girlfriend to bad boyfriends, and I've been a girlfriend to good boyfriends." CHRISTIE BRINKLEY SAYS SHE'S RETHINKING SOULMATES AFTER FOUR MARRIAGES "I've had good luck and bad luck and no luck at all," she said. "For quite a long time I’ve had no luck at all. I've been celibate for quite a while now because I'm just at the point where I really only want to be with someone that I care for." While the "Basic Instinct" star revealed her dating patterns, she also noted that she's now looking for "someone that's my companion, not just someone to have sex with." "I'm kind of bored with that," Stone said of casual flings. "I'm in the no luck at all phase right now," before adding that it's "the phase you need to be willing to be in to have the thing that I really want." Bialik asked if Stone had "a great love" of her life. The "Total Recall" star was first married to producer Michael Greenburg for six years before their divorce in 1990. She was then married to journalist Phil Bronstein from 1998 to 2004. "I have had loves in my life, but I don't think I've had the great love of my life," she said. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Desperate Housewives" actress Teri Hatcher recently confessed that she hasn't been on a date in seven years. Hatcher, 61, told HELLO! that while she would "never say never" to a date, she's absolutely "so single." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Oh my god, I'm so single. I go through life with an open heart and I would never say never, but I don't date," she confessed earlier this week. "I don't go on dates, I don't look to go on dates. I haven't been on a date in … I don't think I'm exaggerating if I say seven years." Hatcher added, "I have such a giant community of beautiful friends and most of my girlfriends who are my age I've known for at least 30 years, and they're mostly married." While she did briefly date a British man, Hatcher admitted that there "really isn't a new source of people." "Sometimes if I go to a charity event, I'll think, 'Oh, maybe I'll meet a like-minded person that cares about curing cancer,' but I don't," she said. Hatcher sang a similar tune during a 2024 appearance on "The Sherri Show." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "People would say ... 'Are you dating?' and I'd say, 'Well, I don't date much anymore because I used to date, and you'd look across the table at the guy ... you'd think, 'OK, I wonder if we're going to end up in bed together,'" she said. "Now I look across the table and I just think, 'When am I going to have to change this guy's diapers?' It's just not that fun anymore." Earlier that year, the "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" actress admitted she was kicked off a dating app after her profile was flagged for appearing to be fake. "You know, I thought, I'm going to say to the universe that I am open and vulnerable, and I'm putting myself out there," Hatcher explained on "Getting Grilled with Curtis Stone." "That's what I thought my gesture of joining that Hinge app would be. And then they kicked me off." She added, "Well, they thought I was pretending to be Teri Hatcher." "They apologized, and then I was like, 'I'm sort of over it.' So now I'm over it," she continued. "I'm definitely done with the dating apps, and I feel like if there's any way I'll go somewhere and meet someone, that's what it's going to have to be, but honestly, I'm happy." In 1989, Hatcher married personal trainer Marcus Liethold before divorcing one year later. She then married Jon Tenney in 1994, and the former couple welcomed a daughter in 1997. By 2003, though, the pair called it quits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5770c75342cf4db858a55 Tragedy at sea leaves teen stranded on overturned boat for nearly 3 days in frigid waters te 2026-09-12T16:00:12.307Z Tragedy at sea leaves teen stranded on overturned boat for nearly 3 days in frigid waters The U.S. Coast Guard pulled off a compelling rescue this week. The rescue, which unfolded Monday, was announced Wednesday. A 15-year-old Alaska boy was found atop an overturned fishing boat — after nearly three days in the frigid waters of the Bering Sea.  CLIMBER STRANDED ON 6-INCH LEDGE AT 11,000 FEET AS 46 MPH WINDS GROUND RESCUE HELICOPTER The teen was found alive — with his teeth chattering — about 4 miles east of St. Lawrence Island, a remote island in the Bering Sea roughly 100 miles west of mainland Alaska and about 40 miles from Russia's Chukchi Peninsula, according to multiple reports, including from The Associated Press.  His fishing vessel, last seen Friday departing Savoonga for St. Lawrence Island, had missed its scheduled return early Sunday morning. The boy was the lone survivor after the other two people aboard the vessel — his 16-year-old brother and their 39-year-old cousin — perished. The teen was experiencing symptoms of hypothermia when he was found, according to reports. The fishing vessel Northwest Explorer rescued the boy after Coast Guard aircrews dropped a life raft and coordinated the recovery. NURSE IMPALED BY POLE DURING HIKE FORCED TO TREK 10 MILES FOR HELP: 'A FREAK THING' Lt. Cmdr. Jonathon Resch, the Coast Guard pilot who located the teen, told ABC News that he and his team were "elated" to find him. "People don't survive those scenarios," Resch said.  "People don't flip boats and survive nights." Resch also said he "just happen[ed] to be looking out the window at the right angle of sun" when he spotted the teen's raft, he told the same outlet.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The search involved the Coast Guard, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, the Alaska Air National Guard, Alaska State Troopers and local authorities — with multiple planes and helicopters deployed. In a statement, Coast Guard Arctic District commander Rear Adm. Bob Little called the loss of the two mariners "tragic." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "We are grateful for the incredible efforts of the motor vessel Northwest Explorer, [plus] federal, state, village first responders and mission partners who assisted in the effort that resulted in a life saved," Little said. Fox News Digital reached out to the Coast Guard for further comment and details.  The boy's mother was listening to a radio transmission of the rescue Monday while other family members huddled around a speakerphone, one of them told the AP. "We all cried and jumped for joy when the captain announced on the radio, ‘We found a kid, he’s alive, he’s alive,’" the family member said. "Then we asked, ‘Where’s the rest of them?’" TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Video of the rescue shows the boy in a bright yellow jacket kneeling atop the overturned skiff. The boat’s crew tossed him a line, tugging the skiff closer until they could pull him into a rescue basket. The bodies of his two deceased family members were recovered.  Earlier this year, Fox News Digital reported on another dramatic rescue after a family of three was found alive following nearly a week adrift in the Pacific Ocean. The family's boat engine failed — prompting a Coast Guard rescue. The Associated Press contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5770b75342cf4db858a4c Bill Maher rips Macklemore's Gaza stance, says celebrity 'moral confusion' is fueling antisemitism te 2026-09-12T16:00:11.456Z Bill Maher rips Macklemore's Gaza stance, says celebrity 'moral confusion' is fueling antisemitism Comedian Bill Maher spent the first night of Rosh Hashanah taking aim at Macklemore and other anti-Israel celebrities, arguing that calling the war in Gaza a genocide is fueling a global rise in antisemitism. During Friday night’s episode of HBO’s "Real Time," Maher first criticized members of the Democratic Party who have spoken out against Israel during the Israel-Hamas war. "Because nowhere has this moral confusion become more obvious than in a place called Gaza," Maher said. "A little strip of land that was not part of the original Israel, but they won in a war launched against them, but then gave back, gave back as a peace gesture — did they tell you that part on TikTok, kids?" BILL MAHER BLASTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY, SAYS IT IS FINE WITH RELIGION 'AS LONG AS THAT FAITH ISN’T JEWISH' Maher then turned his attention to Macklemore — whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty — after the musician repeatedly made calls to "Free Palestine" while performing his anti-Israel song "Hind's Hall" as an opening act for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, earlier this month. "I think Macklemore spoke for all clueless celebrities when he said, ‘I know enough to know this is a genocide,’" Maher continued. "Actually, you don't know s---. It's not. It's not a genocide. It's a counterattack in a war." MS RACHEL CONFRONTED ON ACCUSING ISRAEL OF 'GENOCIDE' IN PARK INTERACTION WITH PODCASTER The "Thrift Shop" rapper made headlines in early September for his comments about the Israel-Hamas war while on stage at the concert, where he wore a keffiyeh as he delivered his message to the crowd. "A big part of the reason why I wanted to do this tour in the first place is so I could stand up in stadiums like this and say two words that are very near and dear to my heart: Free Palestine," Macklemore said. JERRY SEINFELD GIVES BLUNT THREE-WORD RESPONSE TO INFLUENCER ASKING FOR A 'FREE PALESTINE' "I said, ‘Free Palestine!’ I want those words to be loud and clear, so that people all the way in Gaza to the occupied West Bank know that we have not forgotten about them," he continued. Fox News Digital reached out to Macklemore's representatives for comment. Maher continued criticizing Macklemore and other liberal figures, disputing their assertion that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. "Gaza equals genocide is a lie, an easily provable lie," Maher said. "And the fact that so many prominent Democrats go along with it is, to me, the party's worst moment since they undid Reconstruction after the Civil War. Democrats are policing their candidates really hard on this issue. Say it — say it's a genocide. Say it." PROMINENT HOLOCAUST MUSEUM CHALLENGES MAMDANI WITH OFFER IN RESPONSE TO CLAIMS ABOUT 'GENOCIDE' IN GAZA Maher concluded his "New Rule" segment by arguing that what he described as false claims about the war have contributed to the rise of antisemitism. "If you're one of the many people these days asking, ‘This explosion of antisemitism around the world that we see, where is it coming from?’" Maher said. "This. This is where it's coming from. Because if you really think someone is committing genocide, of course you have full permission to hate them. And history shows, for whatever reason, when it comes to hating the Jews, people don't need a lot of permission." GERMAN OFFICIALS WARN ISLAMIST, FAR-LEFT RHETORIC DRIVING SPIKE IN ANTISEMITIC ATTACKS Macklemore’s comments also drew criticism from Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations, who told Fox News Digital that the rapper's public stance on Israel represents a "calculated risk." "Take a political stance and most celebrities can count on alienating half their audience," Mudd said. "That's the easy math. The harder split is what's left: about a third thinks you should stay in your lane and entertain, and only a third is glad you used your platform to say it." "It's fine, if you're making a calculated risk," he continued. "Using your platform to influence politics is a decision that can affect your fans' support, your reputation, your career, and your future earnings, so know the risk before you make it." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Mudd concluded his comments by suggesting that Macklemore should take into account the potential consequences of taking such a polarizing stance as a public figure. "If Macklemore were my client, I'd advise him that calling a war a genocide invites the public shredding Bill Maher just delivered," Mudd told Fox News Digital. "There's no rule against entertainers taking a stance, but he needs to understand the career, reputational and pushback risk that comes with it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5770a75342cf4db858a43 Los Perros del Mal send Los Psycho Circus to the dog house, win AAA trios titles at Triplemania 34 te 2026-09-12T16:00:10.298Z Los Perros del Mal send Los Psycho Circus to the dog house, win AAA trios titles at Triplemania 34 When Los Perros del Mal reformed in AAA, the company’s most fearsome faction wasn’t going to take any form of disrespect from anyone whether they were wearing a mask or not. The group walked into Triplemania 34 in Las Vegas on Friday night with an aim to capture the AAA World Trios Championship against Los Psycho Circus. By the end of their match, Angel, Berto and Daga were holding the belts. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK Psycho Clown, Dave the Clown and Murder Clown were a formidable group in their own right. The group had held the championship at Origenes all the way back in November 2024 and held the title for 663 days before running into Los Perros del Mal. "The Dogs of Evil" did get some help in the form of El Carnicero, who has been tormenting the AAA roster for weeks. He attacked Dave the Clown while the referee’s back was turned. It caused Psycho Clown to take his eye off the ball. Psycho Clown and El Carnicero brawled to the back while the match was still ongoing. The six-man tag team match became a three-on-two as Los Perros del Mal took advantage. Karmen Petrovic, one of the leaders of the group, caused a distraction and the group took the opportunity to win the match. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Angel, Berto and Daga picked up the win to become the new trios champions. It is the second time in the group’s long history that they have held the titles. Damián 666, Halloween and X-Fury initially won the belts as members of Los Perros del Mal at Triplemania XIX in June 2011 when the titles were first introduced. They beat Los Psycho Circus then as well – which featured Psycho Clown, Murder Clown and Monster Clown. The group held the titles for 267 days before eventually losing to Los Psycho Circus in March 2012. For now, Los Perros del Mal are on top of the trios world. It doesn’t appear as though they are looking back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5770275342cf4db858a01 Anthropic CEO outlines plan to ‘pace the frontier’ te 2026-09-12T16:00:02.141Z Anthropic CEO outlines plan to ‘pace the frontier’ What would it actually look like to "pace the frontier"? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa574af75342cf4db8589be WWE's Roxanne Perez earns No 1 contender spot for AAA Reina de Reinas Championship at Triplemania 34 te 2026-09-12T15:50:07.950Z WWE's Roxanne Perez earns No 1 contender spot for AAA Reina de Reinas Championship at Triplemania 34 Roxanne Perez vowed to take the opportunity that was afforded her, walk into Triplemania 34 in Las Vegas on Friday night and earn the No. 1 contender spot for the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship. She did just that. Perez outlasted WWE star Nattie and AAA stars La Hiedra and Faby Apache to win the match and get a chance at the Reina de Reinas Championship at Worlds Collide either against reigning champion Flammer or La Catalina – who square off for the title on Night 2 in Mexico City. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK It was a hard-hitting contest and Perez had to watch her back throughout. In the opening moments of the match, her three opponents ganged up on her and tossed her out of the ring. She even saw Flammer get involved as she tried to help La Hiedra win the match. However, Perez pushed La Hiedra into Flammer and nailed Pop Rox. She pinned La Hiedra and won the match. La Hiedra and Flammer seemed to be on opposite ends of the spectrum. The two had an animated conversation in the ring once the match was finished. Nonetheless, Perez is headed to Worlds Collide at the end of the month in pursuit of the Reina de Reinas Championship. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Perez told OutKick Dropkick hours before the match began that she understood the tall task at hand but was determined to climb the mountain to get what she desired. "It definitely is a big task. I have a big opportunity right in front of me that I know I'm gonna take. I know that I'm gonna go straight to Worlds Collide and become Reina de Reinas champion, but also I am not underestimating every woman that is in this match because like you said, legends in all different aspects," she said. "La Hiedra knows AAA inside and out. Natalya (Nattie), she's a legend in WWE in the Divas era. She's a trailblazer for us women. She didn't get these opportunities before and she worked to make sure that all of us got these opportunities. So, I respect her so much for that. Faby Apache, a legend in the Lucha Libre world. "So yeah, I have a lot on my plate right now, but it's nothing that ‘The Prodigy’ can't overcome. ‘The Prodigy’ has gone through so much the past 10 years of me wrestling, and if anybody thinks that I'm just gonna let this opportunity slip away, I've been waiting for one opportunity and I finally have it and I'm not gonna let it slip through my fingers." Perez awaits the winner of Flammer and La Catalina. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5725875342cf4db85894e From football Saturdays to routine weekdays, the music never stops at this UT house full of college musicians te 2026-09-12T15:40:08.724Z From football Saturdays to routine weekdays, the music never stops at this UT house full of college musicians There may be nothing more symbolic of campus culture at big American universities than a college football weekend. The pomp, the circumstance, the parties, and of course, the big game itself, unify the community with a spirit and an electricity that is hard to replicate elsewhere. But the arts, especially music, come close. Later Saturday, as No. 1 Ohio State invades the Lone Star State to take on No. 4 Texas in the most marquee Week 2 matchup in the country, OutKick University’s Game Of The Week, students on campus in Austin will be revved up for some great football. Music from the marching band, and from tailgating parties will be a big part of the festivities. And the music won’t stop there. If they want to keep the groove going for a post-game party on Sunday, Texas students are welcome, as they are every Sunday, to stop by Anna Buendia’s house, which is affectionately known as "The Lodge," located off Pearl Street on West Campus. "The Lodge" is where music happens every day, and especially on Sundays, when musicians play all day long and free food is provided to anyone who stops by. "It's Austin, so music's everywhere ," Buendia said. "It’s a densely art-rich city to be in, and just finding a microculture within it has been so wonderful. " EVEN ON OPENING WEEKEND, FOOTBALL PLAYERS AT CLEMSON, LSU MIGHT BE UPSTAGED ON CAMPUS BY THESE FURRY FRIENDS Buendia, a Texas native who has been either writing or performing music since she was 16, is one of five roommates at "The Lodge." All of the roommates in the rented home, steps from the heart of campus, are musicians who love to write music, play music and perform music together. And, as a way to spread their love of music, they have opened up their home, which is equipped with all kinds of instruments and equipment, to other Texas students for free jam sessions, rehearsals, writing sessions and even more slickly produced ticketed performances. The program that Buendia created is called "Meet Me Here." As in, meet me here…to make music (or just listen to it). "I kind of became obsessed with understanding the creative processes of the musicians around me," Buendia, a 21-year-old senior public relations major said. "Everyone has a really interesting process to their work. What I wanted to do was, it started out of my bedroom, and so that was the concept (to) meet me in my creative sanctuary. And I wanted to meet the artists in their creative plane to understand the processes for their works. And I kept saying that. I kept saying, I just want them to meet me here, meet me here. That's how that started. Meet me here." In the living room of "The Lodge," Buendia says that there are 20 guitars, two drum sets and a sound system. Students will reserve their "Meet Me Here" space to practice their songs, to play with others, to have fun. "Our whole living room is perfect for a rehearsal space, and so daily, there's rehearsals happening," Buendia said. "Even when there's not rehearsals happening, there's music being made. Like yesterday, I had a small moment of bliss. I was just walking down my stairs, and I could hear my roommate upstairs recording a song, and two of my roommates downstairs, each learning and writing songs, like separate from each other, and it was just like, wow, like it's really awesome to see that." The house is also used for public performances, from small intimate gatherings any day of the week, to the outdoor Sunday staple that entertains and feeds the neighborhood in a block-party setting. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "We do these ‘Meet Me Here’ tapings. Basically, it's like a whole production," Buendia said. "We bring a whole production crew, and the living room turns into a set, and we have an intimate audience of 25 to 30 people upstairs on our second-floor balcony. And we do a live taping of a local band, and it's a very intimate event. Normally, ticket purchasers get a piece of physical media, and we try to keep the tickets as cheap as possible. Then the artist gets rights to all the audio and the video that we take, and all of that work from our production crew is done for free, just out of passion for the space and the artists that we're highlighting." The Sunday Jams started as something small and casual, too. But they have evolved into a community outreach that includes clothing drives and other charitable initiatives. "I started grilling hot dogs outside my house on Sundays, and putting my instruments outside with my roommates, and we would just do like free hot dogs, come jam with us. And it became like a consistent Sunday thing," Buendia said. "I collaborated with a mutual aid organization founded by a good friend called the 'Student Solidarity Network.' They have helped us build just an incredible community of our neighbors that cook biweekly food for like 100 to 200 people. It's a different menu every week. They bring laborers to help us move all the equipment outside and set up the stage. We do (clothing) drives, so if you have any clothes you need to donate, you can bring it to our house, and we have free piles and racks of clothes at every Sunday jam. "It’s a biweekly block party. Anyone can come join, hop on the mic, on the drums, on the guitar, on the bass, eat, just sit there. There's something happening here every single day, music related." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Buendia also sees friendships form and partnerships born. Students find bandmates and singing partners and learn from each other. "I always like to hear a conversation when we start wrapping up where a musician asks someone that they just met that day, ‘Do you wanna come to my place and record a song? ’ And, and it's always like, ‘Yes, of course,’ and then they come back next week together, and it's just, it's a really beautiful thing to watch. So there are opportunities. I think just like the same way connecting with anyone in any other way, there are opportunities to grow mutually." Now in her final year of college, Buendia has seen plenty of growth in herself. In all kinds of ways. But she is convinced that her music, "Meet Me Here" and "The Lodge" are the biggest reasons she let down her guard and was able to maximize her college experience. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! "Yesterday, I was reading through my old journals from my freshman year of high school talking about how I felt so lonely those first few months, and I was just thinking about if I was able to walk upon (Pearl) street on a Sunday, it would have done so much for me," Buendia said. "It feels really beautiful that I'm able to be part of such a fruitful community that cares about each other and is interested in setting up events where people can be accepted and fed and clothed and walk away with a full belly, a new t-shirt, hopefully new shoes, pants, and, just knowing that they have somewhere where they belong. " To check out the music at "The Lodge" at the University of Texas, follow Buendia and her "Meet Me Here" friends on social media. Does your favorite college do music right? Let me know at: patricia.babcockmcgraw@outkick.com SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5725775342cf4db858945 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-09-12T15:40:07.915Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz spotlights Hollywood heroes and sizzling summer style. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5700175342cf4db8588e4 Ted Cruz got booed so loudly during 'College GameDay' interview you couldn't hear a thing he said te 2026-09-12T15:30:09.336Z Ted Cruz got booed so loudly during 'College GameDay' interview you couldn't hear a thing he said Nothing says college football like Ted Cruz and Rece Davis. Or, you know, something like that. Cruz made a nearly 10-minute cameo on ESPN's College GameDay Saturday morning to push the "Protect College Sports Act," which is currently collecting dust in Congress. Among the many things Cruz said, the most notable was this: "I think we're going to get the (60) votes." PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT STALLS IN OVERNIGHT SENATE SHOWDOWN, VOTE PUSHED TO SEPTEMBER AFTER CHAOTIC EVENING Before we get into the nuts and bolts of the bill — and believe me, I'll keep that brief — we have to address the elephant in the room. Cruz, a Texas senator, got booed so loudly during the entirety of the interview — which took place on the Longhorns' Austin campus — that you could barely hear a word he said. Fair is fair, and I have to be fair here ... This was a tough watch: Goodness gracious. Just a brutal scene here for Ted Cruz. You couldn't hear a thing he said, for the most part, the entire interview. At one point, it sounded like it was finally dying down, only for the "Ted you suck" chants to take over. Now, I have no idea why they were booing Ted Cruz. The truth is, they don't, either. Do you think a bunch of hungover college kids who haven't slept since Thursday give a you-know-what about the "Protect College Sports Act"? Of course not! They couldn't tell you one single thing in the act, or what it's about, or whether it's good or not. They're not booing the bill itself — which, in theory, will help stabilize the current NIL landscape in college sports, which has spiraled out of control. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Nick Saban has backed it. Deion Sanders was on a commercial supporting the bill immediately following Cruz's appearance. PRESIDENT TRUMP PUSHES LAWMAKERS ON LEGISLATION AS 'PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT' HANGS ON BY A THREAD Still, it's struggling to pass. Shocking! That almost never happens in Congress. As for the booing ... I assume it's because Cruz A) is a Republican and college campuses lean left, B) students don't want politics on a sports show, C) Austin is a liberal town, or C) all the above. TED CRUZ URGES SENATE TO STAY IN WASHINGTON UNTIL PROTECT COLLEGE SPORTS ACT PASSES THIS WEEK He's clearly a Longhorns fan, so you would think that would've been his saving grace here. But not in Austin, which is a liberal haven in a deep red state. Credit to ESPN for having a Republican on its airwaves, though. That's a big step! Just wish we could've heard a thing he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5700075342cf4db8588db The one line from JD Vance’s GOP keynote that reveals his vision for America te 2026-09-12T15:30:08.474Z The one line from JD Vance’s GOP keynote that reveals his vision for America Vice President JD Vance used his keynote address at the Republican midterm convention Thursday to frame the November elections as a fight over America’s future, arguing that every child is entitled to inherit the country’s opportunities regardless of background. The speech also gave Vance one of his most prominent national platforms since becoming vice president to define his own political vision, as he emerges as a central figure in the GOP’s post-Trump future and speculation continues about a potential 2028 presidential campaign. "Every American child is born an heir, born with the right to inherit the blessings of the greatest country on Earth — not because of who their parents are, what they look like or where they come from, but because they are Americans and this is our country," Vance said in Dallas. "And that birthright, ladies and gentlemen, is what this November is all about," he added. VANCE, CRUZ, HEAD TO IOWA ON 2026 MISSIONS AS 2028 GOP RACE TO SUCCEED TRUMP HEATS UP Vance tied that idea to his own family, speaking about the birth of his fourth child, Alec, six weeks ago. He said he wants his son and all American children to grow up with access to clean water, healthy food, a quality education, safe communities and the opportunity to afford a home and raise a family. He also connected that vision to the legacy of his late friend Charlie Kirk, who was killed one year ago. Vance said Kirk encouraged young men to fall in love, start families and become fathers. The speech marked a shift from the personal story of Vance’s Appalachian upbringing that he emphasized during the 2024 Republican convention. Instead, Vance presented himself as a father focused on the country his children will inherit, while using the platform to preview the issues and themes that could define his future in the Republican Party. TRUMP DANGLES $5,000 CHECKS AS DEBT SURGES — BUT ONLY IF GOP CAN CLEAR MAJOR MIDTERM HURDLE Vance then pivoted from his family-focused message to a sweeping attack on the Democratic Party. He accused Democrats of abandoning working-class Americans and becoming increasingly hostile toward the country’s traditional values. "The Democrats are the party of hatred," Vance said. "They’re the party that despises America and the people who built it." FOLLOW FOX NEWS DIGITAL’S COVERAGE OF THE GOP’S 2026 MIDTERM CONVENTION He urged Republicans to view the November election as more than a traditional partisan contest. "This November is so much more than red team versus blue team," Vance said. "It’s about fighting for our fellow citizens, for their dreams, and for the inheritance of a great nation that all of us are going to leave behind." The speech placed family, faith and national identity at the center of Vance’s midterm message while offering a glimpse of how he could define himself within the Republican Party beyond President Donald Trump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa56da975342cf4db858868 153 million driver's license scans may be on the dark web te 2026-09-12T15:20:09.065Z 153 million driver's license scans may be on the dark web Think about how often you hand someone your driver's license without giving it much thought. You rent a car, check into a business or go somewhere that needs to verify your age. Someone scans your ID, hands it back and you move on. A dark web service called Nexus claimed to have collected more than 153 million driver's license records from people in the United States and Canada. It also claimed to have more than 10 million identification cards, over 3 million travel documents or international IDs and at least 579,000 medical cards. That's a staggering amount of identity information. There is an important caveat, though. The 153 million figure comes from Nexus itself. It has not been confirmed as the number of unique people affected. Some records also contained multiple images of the same license. Still, researchers found enough real driver's licenses in the database to get the FBI's attention. NEW! Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better Healthcare With AI In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will show you five practical ways AI can help you take a more active role in your healthcare. You’ll learn how to organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare questions for your next doctor’s visit. No technical experience is needed. Register for free now at CyberGuyLive.com INSURANCE BREACH EXPOSES 7M DRIVER'S LICENSES KrebsOnSecurity reported that Nexus appeared on the Russian-language cybercrime forum Exploit on Aug. 31. The service advertised access to identity documents covering more than 170 million people in North America. Driver's licenses made up the biggest category. Nexus claimed more than 153 million driver's license records. It also advertised millions of other identity documents and hundreds of thousands of medical cards. Krebs tested the service by running a blank search. That returned roughly 11.5 million pages of results with about 15 records per page. That does not prove there were 153 million different people in the database. However, it does support the possibility that the collection was enormous. More concerning, the driver's license total increased by nearly 400,000 records in about 24 hours while Krebs was examining the service. The people running Nexus claimed they had been continuously taking new data for more than a year. Investigators have not independently verified that claim. The timestamps attached to some of the images helped researchers begin tracing where the records might have originated. Cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs discovered his own Virginia driver's license being offered as a free sample by the people promoting Nexus. His record contained six image files. Those included images of the front and back of his license, along with infrared and ultraviolet versions. Krebs then asked friends and family members for permission to search for their licenses. Nine people whose licenses appeared in Nexus said the timestamps closely matched dates when they had traveled or presented identification. That led investigators away from the idea that airport security alone might explain the records. For example, Krebs reported that he had used his passport at airport security during one trip. Later that day, he and his mother handed their driver's licenses to a Hertz rental car representative. Their driver's license scans in Nexus carried timestamps only seconds apart. Security researcher Zach Edwards found his license in Nexus too. His timestamp lined up with a trip to Las Vegas. Edwards said he had presented his license in several places during the trip. However, he specifically remembered having it scanned at Planet 13, a marijuana dispensary. The Planet 13 connection pointed researchers toward Louisiana-based identity verification company IDScan.net, which announced a partnership with the dispensary in 2022. Its scanners can capture IDs using ultraviolet, infrared and white light, similar to the additional scans found in some Nexus records. IDScan.net has since acknowledged a security incident. The company says an unauthorized third party may have accessed or copied customer information stored in accounts on its cloud. That information may include full names and driver's license or other government-issued identification numbers. IDScan.net says it is notifying potentially affected people and offering free credit monitoring. However, the company has not confirmed that the Nexus collection came from its systems or that the 153 million records represent 153 million unique people. IDENTITY THEFT RARELY ANNOUNCES ITSELF: 6 SIGNS YOU MISSED The FBI has now confirmed that it is examining what happened. In a statement to Reuters on Sept. 2, the bureau said it was "looking into the incident" but could not provide more information because of the ongoing investigation. Reuters reported that the breach, if confirmed at the reported scale, could rank among the largest exposures of government-issued identity documents in North America. Shortly after KrebsOnSecurity published its investigation, the Nexus dark web site disappeared. Its login page was replaced with a message saying the service was no longer available. That does not mean the stolen records disappeared with it. Anyone who purchased or downloaded information before the site vanished could potentially retain copies. Your driver's license holds information criminals can use to make impersonation attempts much more convincing. Depending on the state, it may include your full name, address, date of birth, license number, photograph and signature. A high-quality image of the front and back can also give a criminal something physical to present during an identity check. That can become especially concerning when businesses use driver's licenses to verify customers remotely or in person. A stolen card number can usually be canceled. Your name, photograph and other identity information are much harder to replace. You cannot pull back a driver's license scan that may already have leaked, but you can make stolen identity information harder to use and watch for warning signs. A credit freeze can make it much harder for someone to open a new credit account using your identity. The Federal Trade Commission says freezes are free. They also do not affect your credit score and remain in place until you lift them. To fully freeze your credit, contact Equifax, Experian and TransUnion separately . A freeze primarily protects against new credit accounts. It will not stop someone from misusing an existing bank account or another service that does not check your credit. The FTC recommends credit freezes as one of the strongest protections against new-account identity theft. Look through your credit reports for accounts, inquiries or personal information you do not recognize. An unfamiliar account can be an early sign that someone is using your identity. Do not assume one clean check means you're finished. Stolen information can sit unused for months before a criminal tries it. The FTC recommends reviewing your credit reports regularly for accounts you do not recognize. A credit freeze cannot stop every form of identity fraud. Turn on transaction alerts through your bank and credit card providers. Also watch for password changes, new devices and changes to your contact information. Check your statements instead of relying only on alerts. Your primary email account can become a gateway to everything else. Use a strong, unique password, store it in a trusted password manager and enable multifactor authentication when available. Protect your mobile account too. Ask your carrier whether you can add an account PIN or stronger protection against unauthorized number transfers. Also, treat unexpected calls differently when the caller already knows information about you. Knowing your address or driver's license details does not prove someone is legitimate. That information could have come from stolen records. Even with good security habits, identity theft can still happen. Your Social Security number, financial information or other personal data may already be exposed without you knowing it. An identity theft protection service can add another layer of monitoring. Depending on the service and plan, protection may include credit and financial account monitoring, alerts when personal information appears in known breaches or risky online locations and access to specialists who can help with recovery if fraud occurs. Some services also offer reimbursement or coverage for eligible identity theft losses. Look closely at what each service monitors, how quickly it sends alerts and what recovery help is included. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at CyberGuy.com. If you discover someone using your identity, document what happened and start the recovery process quickly. The FTC recommends reporting identity theft through IdentityTheft.gov. The service creates a recovery plan based on the type of fraud involved. If someone misuses your driver's license, contact your state motor vehicle agency as well. Procedures for replacing a compromised license or changing a license number vary by state. Keep copies of reports, case numbers and correspondence. You may need them later when disputing fraudulent activity. STOLEN IDS SOLD FOR ‘HAPPY MEAL’ PRICES FUEL BILLIONS IN US BENEFIT FRAUD What jumps out at me here goes beyond the massive 153 million figure. We hand over our driver's licenses all the time, often without knowing who keeps the scan or how long they store it. If criminals get a copy, they may have another powerful piece of information to use for identity theft. While investigators work to determine where the Nexus records came from, protect what you can. Consider freezing your credit, keep an eye on your accounts and use identity theft monitoring if you want added protection. And the next time someone scans your license, ask what happens to that image after you leave. After seeing how driver's license scans can potentially end up in criminal hands, will you think twice before letting a business scan yours? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa56b4b75342cf4db8587c3 Republican Groups Rush to Paxton’s Aid in Texas After Staying on Sidelines te 2026-09-12T15:10:03.374Z Republican Groups Rush to Paxton’s Aid in Texas After Staying on Sidelines An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa568fb75342cf4db858795 Army veteran nicknamed ‘Xena’ after daring missions with Green Berets trades combat gear for pinup glamour te 2026-09-12T15:00:11.761Z Army veteran nicknamed ‘Xena’ after daring missions with Green Berets trades combat gear for pinup glamour Lindsey Schmidt spent nine years in the Army, including time accompanying Green Berets on missions in Iraq. Now the veteran nicknamed "Xena" is slipping into red lipstick and stilettos to tell a different side of her story. The Virginia resident is now appearing in the Pin-Ups For Vets’ 21st annual fundraiser calendar for 2027, which features 13 female veterans from across the country photographed in vintage styles. "The whole reason I even joined the military was because of 'Saving Private Ryan,'" Schmidt told Fox News Digital. "So it was a full-circle moment to go back into that World War II era.  And it's so great to see a spotlight on female veterans in this way, especially highlighting femininity." USAF VETERAN WHO DONATED 2 ORGANS POSES AS ‘40S PINUP MODEL "I know a lot of us don't feel super feminine when we're in uniform, but to be a part of this group of women who are so accomplished and have been through a lot of obstacles and challenges, it's really special to be a part of it," Schmidt added. The award-winning nonprofit, founded in 2006 by California resident Gina Elise, raises money to support hospitalized and deployed troops. It produces World War II-inspired bombshell calendars featuring veterans as models. Elise previously told Fox News Digital she was inspired by Hollywood actress Betty Grable, whose swimsuit snap was distributed to GIs during World War II. Proceeds from the calendar support hospital visits, care packages for deployed troops, ongoing donations of rehabilitation equipment to VA hospitals and goods for homeless veterans and those transitioning to housing. To date, Pin-Ups For Vets has donated nearly $140,000 worth of rehab equipment to veterans hospitals and military hospitals, according to the organization. It has also visited more than 25,000 ill and injured veterans at their bedsides in more than 135 hospitals and state veterans' homes. WATCH: PIN-UPS FOR VETS CALENDAR MODEL HOPES TO INSPIRE YOUNG WOMEN Growing up, Schmidt said she was always deeply patriotic. But after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, she knew she wanted to serve in what she called "the war of my generation." She went on to serve as an Arabic linguist and interrogator. "I actually wanted to learn Russian first," Schmidt said with a laugh. "I thought Russian just sounded cool. But it was 2002, and we needed Arabic. So I went with Arabic. And I'm so glad now that I did." Schmidt soon learned that earning her place wouldn't come easy. "It was very divided," she explained. "Initially, I wasn't even supposed to go on deployment. They told me no many, many times, but I am persistent and creative. I found a way to get myself onto the deployment. And there were definitely mixed reactions. Some of them saw the value in my skill set. Some of them just thought it was more risk than it was worth." "Some of them told me to my face, 'You don't belong here. We don't want any females,' which isn't fun to hear, but I appreciated that because at least I knew where I stood with those guys," she recalled. "The other ones who were nice, I was just like, 'I'm not sure what your angle is here,' but I kept my head down. I worked hard. I didn't cause any drama. And after a little while, the guys that were opposed to having me there, they all came around eventually." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Schmidt said she deployed to Iraq as the only woman in her battalion, where not everyone believed she belonged. But then suddenly, one soldier who had been outspoken about not wanting her there asked to borrow her helmet. Hours later, he returned it with "Xena" painted across the back — a nod to the legendary warrior princess. Schmidt later learned the nickname had quietly spread among the troops after they watched her accompany Green Berets on missions while many remained at the forward operating base. At that moment, she said, she knew she had earned their respect and been accepted as one of the team. "Being the only female to accompany the guys on the missions, it was an adventure," she said. "It felt very validating to be able to go out as one of the team members. The objective was always clear before I went on, but getting to go inside and actually getting intel from women and children that they weren't able to otherwise, it felt really cool." "I would go out on missions with the ODAs, those are the teams of Green Berets, and they separate the women and children from the men," she said. "And our guys culturally are not able to talk to the women. And so, by having a female on the objective, I could speak to them, and I could ask them about their husbands and what's really going on behind the scenes and gather intelligence that the guys would not have access to otherwise." Schmidt said Iraqi women were curious about the female American soldier who was armed yet spoke their language. They would quickly recognize her. "They just started rattling off Arabic, asking me a million questions," Schmidt recalled. "Like, 'We know you speak Arabic. We know you have this information. Talk to us. What's going on?' There was a lot of curiosity, a lot of hesitance. But I think they may saw that, 'Hey, if you talk to me, I can help your situation. If you don't talk to me, there's nothing I can do for you.'" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS One interrogation still vividly stands out to Schmidt. On missions, Schmidt was almost unrecognizable. Clad in full combat gear with her hair pulled back in a tight bun, she accompanied Green Berets on the field. But inside the interrogation room, she traded her uniform for civilian clothes. "This particular mission, I was there," Schmidt recalled. "I saw the guy being detained." During the interrogation, Schmidt asked the detainee to explain how he had been captured. He launched into what Schmidt said she knew was a fabricated story. "That's not how you were detained," she told him. "Tell me the truth." He just smirked. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Then Schmidt reached up and pulled back her hair. "Imagine no hair," she said. "Imagine me in uniform. I was there." Schmidt said the man's eyes widened. He instantly recognized the interrogator who had witnessed his capture. "I kind of enjoyed that," she said. "And then, the rest of the questioning went a little bit different after that." Asked what Americans take for granted, Schmidt didn't hesitate. "Everything." That is the message she hopes to carry now as a model. "Our freedom, our ability, especially for women, especially coming back from the Middle East, just being able to drive by myself, vote, get a job, have a mortgage and credit cards, that I do not take for granted," she explained. "Just basic comforts of being at home. People complain about things, and I just roll my eyes now, thinking we have it so good; you guys don't even understand. But I think just appreciating the opportunities we have." "The opportunity is the largest one for me," she continued. "We can be anyone we want to be, we can go anywhere we want to go, do what we want to do, and not everyone in the world has that freedom. Just being able to do anything that I want to do without a man. I can go about my life, and I do not need a male guardian there with me to do it. I think a lot of women here don't understand what life is really like for others. I'm grateful that I had exposure to it, so that it all makes me more appreciative." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa566a075342cf4db858714 Abdul El-Sayed touts ‘whole a--’ medical credentials while defending sex changes for children te 2026-09-12T14:50:08.517Z Abdul El-Sayed touts ‘whole a--’ medical credentials while defending sex changes for children Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said the government should not restrict sex changes, arguing that "whole a--" doctors like himself should be allowed to make their own determinations for patients' treatment plans. The remarks came during El-Sayed's Friday rally held at Michigan State University, during which the former Detroit Health Department head responded to a student's question about protecting sex changes. Since launching his campaign, El-Sayed has flaunted that he is a "physician" and, if elected, he would be the first doctor to serve as a Democratic senator in 50 years. However, Fox News Digital previously reported El-Sayed has never held a medical license in Michigan or New York. "I went to a whole a-- medical school, everybody I graduated with also went to whole a-- medical school," El-Sayed said. "And then ... they went to whole a-- residency. Right? And some of them went to whole a-- fellowship. They took whole a-- exams to provide whole a-- healthcare." DEM SENATE HOPEFUL’S ‘PHYSICIAN’ CAMPAIGN PITCH UNDER FIRE AFTER LICENSE RECORDS REVEAL KEY GAPS "They are the experts that a patient wants to see when they seek care," El-Sayed continued. "And the decision about what healthcare is necessary ought to be held between a patient — and or their parents if they're under the age of 18 — and their doctor. That's it." The remarks come as the Trump administration has made major strides in restricting minors' access to "sex-rejecting" procedures, which include hormone therapy and surgeries. Earlier this week, the Justice Department announced that Mount Sinai had joined other hospitals, like Texas Children's Hospital, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Connecticut Children's Hospital, to halt sex change procedures for children after reaching an agreement with the Trump administration. MEDICAID ENDS FUNDING FOR CHILD SEX-CHANGE PROCEDURES AS TRUMP ADMIN SLAMS 'EXPERIMENTAL' TREATMENTS El-Sayed has made the promise of Medicare for All — government-run healthcare — as the major selling point of his campaign; he said that even though the government will be covering the bill, it needs to stay out of the doctor's decisions about a patient's treatment plan. "I don't think the government gets to have a say about what health care is provided in what circumstances and why," El-Sayed said. "And to me, that is the standard on which we decide how we make health care decisions." THE MEDICARE FOR ALL TRADE-OFFS SOCIALISTS AREN'T TALKING ABOUT, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS "Not what the government says you can or can't do, but what a patient and/or their parent, if they're under 18, and their provider to decide. That's the most important thing," El-Sayed continued. "And there's a lot of disinformation about us, what we're talking about, when we talk about reproductive rights and when we're talking about health care for the trans folks. But, in the end, the place where the rubber meets the rope is in that clinical room between a patient and a provider, and that to me is the center we should engage on." El-Sayed argued that Republicans agree with his belief that treatment decisions should be between a patient and their doctor, pointing to the Right to Try Act, which allows terminally ill patients to try experimental drug treatments that aren't yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration after they have exhausted all other treatment options. "Because conservatives fought for a very long time for this legislation called 'Right to Try' legislation, which is the idea that the government couldn't tell you [that] you couldn't have a certain medication," El-Sayed said. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROBE COULD UPEND WIDELY USED TRANSGENDER YOUTH TREATMENT GUIDELINES "So they agree that the decision about healthcare ought to be between the person and their provider. That's it. So let's use that standard, and keep to that standard, and make sure the government doesn't have the ability to tell you what you can or cannot do with your own life," El-Sayed said. However, the research on the efficacy of treating individuals with gender dysphoria by allowing them to change sexes with "cross-sex" hormones and puberty blockers is limited. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health, whose guidelines are used by leading medical associations like the American Academy of Peditatrics, is currently facing a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission stemming from allegations that its guidelines misled parents about the "medical consensus and medical necessity, as well as the safety and effectiveness" of sex change procedures. The FTC has accused WPATH of failing to disclose the side effects associated with some procedures, such as patients experiencing incontinence, erectile pain, mood disturbances, pelvic pain, and vaginal pain stemming from "cross-sex" hormones. Meanwhile, countries that have socialized medicine have put restrictions in place for minors' seeking sex changes. In England, the National Health Service put a pause on "cross-sex" hormones for 16- and 17-year-olds in March after finding research was "really weak" to support it. The country already had a ban in place restricting children under 16 years old from taking sex-change hormones. El-Sayed's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment regarding his medical credentials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5669a75342cf4db8586d1 Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests te 2026-09-12T14:50:02.646Z Revolut confirms customer data breach through fake government requests Revolut said it notified affected customers and alerted the relevant government agency, law enforcement, and financial regulators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa55f9b75342cf4db85860b Boys cross-country team laces up for 2026 te 2026-09-12T14:20:11.108Z Boys cross-country team laces up for 2026 Program looks toward growing team by developing up-and-coming middle schoolers The Sedona Red Rock High School boys varsity cross-country team’s 2026 season started on Aug. 29, at the Peaks Invitational in Flagstaff’s Buffalo Park. This year’s roster is freshmen Aarav Bhakta, Justin Lopez, Matthew M Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa55f9875342cf4db8585e9 Major city eyes crackdown on golf cart tours as furious locals push back te 2026-09-12T14:20:08.546Z Major city eyes crackdown on golf cart tours as furious locals push back Backlash is brewing in Rome as tourists are using a new way to navigate the crowded cobblestone streets. Golf cart tours have surged in popularity, with bookings this summer up 147% compared with 2024, according to Tripadvisor data cited by The Associated Press (AP).  The result? Total chaos, locals say. POPULAR DESTINATION CRACKS DOWN HARD ON TOURISTS AS NEW LIMITS THREATEN SUMMER GETAWAYS Critics argue the golf carts are out of control, contributing to illegal parking, heavier traffic and massive crowds. As many as 500 carts could now be operating on the streets of Rome, Italy, according to AP. Supporters counter the carts are quiet, take up less space and produce no exhaust fumes that can discolor historic monuments, the outlet reported. Pauline Frommer, publisher of Frommer's guidebooks and Frommers.com, told Fox News Digital that Rome's limited public transportation has created demand for another way to get around. ANGRY LOCALS BLOCK FAMOUS BEACH AS MASS TOURISM PROTESTS ESCALATE AT VACATION HOT SPOT "There isn't that much public transportation because whenever they start to dig a subway, they come upon a priceless relic and the dig site becomes an archaeological site," said Frommer, the daughter of late travel guidebook pioneer Arthur Frommer.  "Into this void has come a fleet of golf carts." Frommer said the small vehicles can maneuver through Rome's historic center and narrow streets, making them an attractive option for tourists trying to cover more ground. The problem, Frommer said, is the sheer number competing for space. FAMOUS BEACH NOW REQUIRES VISITORS TO RESERVE SPOTS WEEKS AHEAD AND PAY FEES The Associated Press witnessed hostility firsthand during a late-August ride. A van pulled up alongside a cart, the outlet said. "You’re in the middle of the road!" the van driver reportedly yelled.  "The road isn’t yours!" the golf cart driver fired back. City officials aren't amused. Rome's deputy mayor for sustainable mobility and transport, Eugenio Patanè, asked the regional government to give the city greater authority over the carts, according to the AP. If granted, Rome plans to introduce rules that would limit the number of carts, designate routes for tours and determine which operators can provide them. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "We will be able to regulate this phenomenon that has now become rampant and, in some cases, even worrisome," Patanè told the AP. The push comes amid a broader debate over how some of the world's most visited destinations can accommodate tourists while preserving everyday life for residents. "Cities around the world right now are struggling with overtourism," Frommer said. "In many of the world's most popular tourist cities, there are more visitors than residents." Frommer pointed to restrictions on short-term rentals and rules aimed at protecting historic sites as ways major cities have tried to manage tourism. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Limits on golf carts would have an impact on visitors who have difficulty walking. Rome "has very little public transportation. So for people who have mobility impairments, it can be a difficult city to visit," she said. "For certain types of tourists, yes, this will be a blow. It will mean it'll be harder to get around Rome," she said. The golf carts have also fueled debate online. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Unless you have mobility issues and need the golf cart to get around, then please don't," one Reddit user wrote.  "Rome is a living, breathing city, home to millions of us. It's not a theme park for your enjoyment." Another commenter barked, "Golf carts belong on a golf course or resort, not in an actual city." Others defended the tours and said they offered an easy way to see the city. "I did one last week. ... It was around [three] hours and excellent!" one traveler wrote. The Associated Press contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa55f9775342cf4db8585e0 Dr. Drew blasts Ryan Reynolds for calling 1980s a 'brutal' era: 'What happened to fun?' te 2026-09-12T14:20:07.790Z Dr. Drew blasts Ryan Reynolds for calling 1980s a 'brutal' era: 'What happened to fun?' Ryan Reynolds has a bone to pick with the 1980s — but Dr. Drew Pinksy isn't buying it. The "Deadpool" star recently shared a decidedly un-nostalgic view of the decade, arguing that the passage of time has allowed people to romanticize an era that was far more turbulent than the movies, music and pop culture of the time might suggest. "What's interesting about when you get far enough away from a time period that's quite distinct, I think there's always a lovely feeling associated with it. It's almost like you pave over all the trauma with, like, puppy dogs and ice cream," Reynolds said during an interview with Variety. POLITICIAN SPENCER PRATT CALLS OUT ACTOR RYAN REYNOLDS FOR CONDEMNING 1980S NOSTALGIA "And the '80s was a brutal, brutal time for people. It was a f---ing mess... and people forget that. It was a tremendous strife. Sociopolitical tensions everywhere." Reynolds pointed to the lingering shadow of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis, noting that the latter had occurred only a couple of decades earlier. "So, you know, it's a ... it's a tumultuous period, but you look back at it now, and you're like, 'Oh, yeah. "Top Gun." Cocaine!' Like, 'No!' It was really scary," he said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Reynolds made the remarks while promoting his new Apple TV film, "Mayday," a Cold War-era movie set in 1987. The actor also questioned how future generations will view the current era, suggesting that cultural nostalgia can obscure the realities of the time in which people actually lived. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE His comments sparked a debate on the "Actual Friends" podcast, where celebrity physician Dr. Drew pushed back on Reynolds' assessment. "I am a Ryan Reynolds fan. I met him way back in the day. People take aim at him all the time. I think he's a great guy," Dr. Drew said. "He is very wrong here." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Dr. Drew argued Reynolds was confusing the 1980s with the more turbulent 1970s, describing the following decade as a period of optimism and celebration. "The '80s was this huge relief that came," he said. "And yes, there was a lot of hatred for Reagan at the beginning, but things went so well it all went away, and it was just one relief, one celebration after another for like eight years." For Dr. Drew, the debate ultimately boils down to one question: "What happened to fun?" "The '80s were just flat-out fun. They really were. People were having fun, and we just don't seem to have fun anymore," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa55f9775342cf4db8585d7 Want the iPhone 18 Pro? T-Mobile has a deal for new and existing customers te 2026-09-12T14:20:07.117Z Want the iPhone 18 Pro? T-Mobile has a deal for new and existing customers The new iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max are available for preorder starting Saturday, Sept. 12. T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro on us with an eligible trade-in and an Experience Beyond plan. You can also save $1,200 on the iPhone 18 Pro Max with an eligible trade-in plan. To celebrate the iPhone 18 Pro's release, T-Mobile is offering a special deal. The new iPhone 18 Pro is reportedly 50% faster and offers up to 13 more hours of video playback than previous generations. New customers can get an iPhone 18 Pro when they switch to T-Mobile, put in their existing phone number and enroll in the Experience Beyond plan. READ MORE: Passing on the iPhone 18? Switch to a Google Pixel for free with these T-Mobile offers Existing customers may also qualify by trading in an eligible device in any condition and enrolling in the Experience Beyond plan. Current Experience Beyond customers may qualify, too. The Experience Beyond plan costs $100 per month for one line, $85 per line for two lines and about $57 per line for three lines. It includes unlimited talk, text and data, along with Netflix and Hulu. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals If you prefer a larger phone, the iPhone 18 Pro Max offers a slightly bigger screen than the iPhone 18 Pro. It also provides up to 15 additional hours of video playback, for up to 45 hours on a full charge. The phone comes in the same four colors as the iPhone 18 Pro: Burgundy, Silver and Black. T-Mobile is also offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone 18 Pro Max when you enroll in the Experience Beyond plan and trade in an eligible device in any condition. With the base model priced at $1,299, the offer brings the cost to $99 before taxes, fees and plan costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa55f9675342cf4db8585c1 Phoenix Rising continue playoff push in crucial match against FC Tulsa te 2026-09-12T14:20:06.033Z Phoenix Rising continue playoff push in crucial match against FC Tulsa PHOENIX – Monterey Bay FC came into a match at Phoenix Rising on Sept. 5 as the worst team in the Western Conference by a wide margin. The Union hadn’t won a match since June 20. A 1-1 draw with Rising didn’t alter those fortunes but it put a damper on the home team’s playoff prospects despite a current four-game unbeaten streak. Entering play Saturday, Rising (7-7-9) sat in ninth place in the Western Conference standings with 30 points, one point back of Lexington SC, the last team above the playoff cutoff line, with seven matches remaining.  Coach Pa-Modou Kah said the Monterey result could play a massive role in Rising’s fortunes down the stretch. “Obviously you wanted to get the win,” Kah said. “And maybe it’s a draw that will be important.  “Are we happy with the draw? No, we are absolutely not happy with the draw when the mindset is always to win every game possible.” Rising will try to get back on track on Saturday when they host FC Tulsa in a crucial matchup. Rising played Tulsa on the road on March 28, also resulting in a 1-1 draw.  Tulsa currently sits in fifth place in the Western Conference that they won last season. They are currently in a three-way tie at 36 points, but tiebreakers FC Tulsa ahead of San Antonio FC but behind Orange County SC. Tulsa also have some momentum, coming in on a three-game unbeaten streak. The strength of FC Tulsa is playing vertically, an approach that has aided their defense. They have 10 clean sheets and have only conceded 19 goals this season. They are tied for second in clean sheets and second in fewest goals conceded. That stingy approach has been important because Tulsa have only scored 26 goals this season, tied for 19th in the league.  Defender Collin Smith touched on how Rising will tackle FC Tulsa. “I’d say just having our backline ready to attack those balls, getting secondary numbers, midfielders coming in to support, making sure they’re ready for the seconds,” he said. “Then getting back up on the field or being able to keep the ball. Just being able to interrupt their game plan.” On the subject of tackling, both these teams are known to be highly aggressive on the ball. That results in both being ranked among the top five in yellow cards this season, Rising with 62 and Tulsa with 63. However, Rising have four red cards, while FC Tulsa have yet to be shown one this year.  The big picture here is that this match could have monumental implications headed into the final stretch of the season.  “We’re two homestretch games away from Tulsa, which is going to be very important to push us to where we want to be.” Kah said.  There is only a six-point difference between Rising and Tulsa in the standings. A win for either team could make a difference down the stretch. So could injuries, which have plagued Rising this season, with the most impactful ones coming to key forwards Damian Rivera (meniscus tear) and Kelvin Arase (hamstring). Goalkeeper Patrick Rakovsky emphasized how important having both available will be down the stretch. “Looking at Damian Rivera right now, he could be one of the best players in the league, one of the best wingers in the league,” Rakovsky said. “We also have Kelvin (Arase) coming back so there is so much quality who are (coming) back. It makes us really optimistic.” Rising have been mostly successful at home, sporting a 5-2-4 record. FC Tulsa have a respectable road record of 4-3-3. Given the tightly packed standings, every one of Rising’s seven remaining matches is important, but Kah put added emphasis on four of them.  “We’ve got to take care of business at home,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa55d4075342cf4db858562 Texas vs Ohio State is more than a rematch: A BBQ-fueled collision between college football power brokers te 2026-09-12T14:10:08.317Z Texas vs Ohio State is more than a rematch: A BBQ-fueled collision between college football power brokers The anticipation has been brewing since last year's dud of a game in Columbus. The rematch is set for Saturday night in Texas, as Ohio State makes the 1,234 mile trek to Austin for a rematch with the Longhorns. But more importantly, Steve Sarkisian will have his 'semifinals aren’t good enough' mantra tested by a Buckeyes team looking to make another Big Ten statement in what is now "SEC Country." While the offseason has been filled with questions surrounding whether this is the year Arch Manning takes the next step in becoming one of the best quarterbacks to come out of Austin, the bigger question is whether both Texas and Ohio State can justify spending over $40 million on their 2026 roster. LSU PRESIDENT WADE ROUSSE ENDS LANE KIFFIN'S SEC SHOWDOWN, BUT THERE IS STILL RELATIONSHIPS TO MEND In reality, the storylines write themselves when it comes to what happens on the field. Will this turn into a shootout in Austin, or will both defenses rise to the occasion to limit both Manning and Julian Sayin? Either way, we're in for a show on Saturday night. And, there will be thousands of Ohio State fans in town to witness the next chapter of this convenient rivalry. It didn’t take very long for the first Buckeyes to be seen, at least by me, on their way to Austin for this Top-5 showdown. Sitting at the gate inside the Nashville airport, waiting to board my flight to Austin, the trash talking had already begun. "Look, I know you're headed to Austin, but I just wanted to tell you all 'Go Buckeyes' and I hope the ride back is a bit longer," a Southwest gate agent said over the intercom. What more could you ask for? Trash talking by the guy who is scanning our plane tickets is the perfect way to get this weekend started. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In all honesty, the more entertaining part came on the actual plane. Sitting two-seats over from a fan donning an Ohio State pullover, the Buckeye started explaining how much it was costing him for this college football adventure that would have him meeting up with four of his friends a little later than expected, thanks to a three-hour delay in the Music City. How much was this Airbnb that would become their Buckeye fortress over the next three days? "In all, it was around $22,000 for the entire house," the Ohio State fan told me while sitting in the 23rd row of a Southwest airline flight. "Add on another $3,000 for tickets, and we darn sure better be headed home with a win." He was only half-kidding, most likely questioning his financial decisions if Ohio State left Texas with a loss, or somehow the ridiculously expensive housing turned into a nightmare. I will say, judging by the rentals I then had to look up on the site following his oddly truthful explanation of expenditures, his group would at least have a nice Alaska king to sleep on over these next three days. I'll enjoy my sleep at the $237 a night hotel that the company luckily procured through some fantastic booking tactics on my part. Think of the party scene in this town as a tamed Bourbon Street, though I did my best to stay away from the raucous environment that I was told was coming after the 11 p.m. CT hour on both nights. Sorry, I'm at the age where the body starts shutting down around 8 p.m., and my brain had already hit a wall around two hours earlier. I just can't keep up with these kids nowadays, and I have zero shame in admitting that. But, from the bustling music to the strong smell of marijuana pumping from the streets, it was pretty obvious as to why this town is such a tourist attraction. The restaurants were one of a kind, though we usually don't give out free advertisements around here. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Though, you don't come to Texas without trying some of this BBQ that would make you wanna slap your mama. No, don't hit your mom, it's just a phrase us southerners use when describing a stellar food choice. There had to be a stop at Terry Black's BBQ, where we were joined by a plethora of Ohio State fans who had made the trip to Austin. Some of them must have came straight from the airport, carrying their luggage into the local establishment, which is also known as a BBQ cathedral. But, past all of the love of pork and ribs, the distaste for their opponents wasn’t hard to find. That even included the 'team up north', according to a few Buckeyes. "F--- Michigan," one Ohio State fan yelled through the sweet haze of BBQ smoke. It certainly doesn’t get much bigger than this, especially for an early season game. Arch Manning versus Julian Sayin. Jeremiah Smith on one side, Cam Coleman on the other. A Texas defense looking to create its own noise versus an Ohio State offense, that are both talented enough to help each team play for a national championship. For an entire year, we've waited on this rematch in Austin. We all know that both squads have spent the money needed to field a championship-winning team. Now, it's time to prove it on the field, with over 100,000 fans watching inside DKR Stadium, and millions tuning in at home. It's the Longhorns vs. the Buckeyes. The SEC versus the Big Ten. We are in for a show tonight in Texas, with plenty of college football fans wondering if Arch Manning can take the next step in this journey to have fans proclaim 'Texas Is Back'. Obviously, we've got a long way to go in the 2026 season, but tonight we see just how good each one of these contenders really are. Or, maybe we leave Austin with one team looking like a pretender. Either way, the BBQ was delightful. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5589175342cf4db858496 One of the fastest high school running backs in America made a defense look like a Pop Warner team this week te 2026-09-12T13:50:09.574Z One of the fastest high school running backs in America made a defense look like a Pop Warner team this week Another week, another absolutely dominant showing by Tennessee commit, David Gabriel Georges. Here at OutKick, I like to spend my Saturdays A) talking about college football, but B) giving the high school fellas some shine. I love high school football. I believe it's the backbone of America. You can tell a lot about a town based on the size and location of the local high school football stadium. Is it smack-dab in the middle of town? Can it seat more than 10,000? Do the streets get so clogged on game nights they have cops out directing traffic? FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME DELIVERS ONE OF THE MOST STUNNING HAIL MARYS OF ALL TIME If the answer to any of those is 'yes,' you're in a great town. It's all I need to know. Salt of the earth people. My people. Anyway, back to David Gabriel Georges. This is the second time I've featured the senior running back this season, and for good reason. He's an absolute monster. He went viral in Baylor School's season-opening game against Brentwood, and he made more noise in last night's win over Louisville Trinity. And by "made more noise," I mean the future Volunteer ran for 316 yards and five touchdowns, and hit more than 21 MPH on one particular touchdown run that left fans speechless. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Take a look. And don't blink. You'll miss it! Lordy. This kid has got it. I covered a lot of high school football back in the day. A lot. Sometimes, you can just see when someone has it. I believe you're seeing that this season with David Gabriel Georges. He's a 5-star running back on the same team in which Peyton Manning's son is a backup, and is seemingly impossible to take down. Somehow, he's only ranked No. 2 in the country at running back. Nonsense. Like most rankings, that's hogwash. Don't see how that's even possible. Earlier this year, folks on the internet compared him to Derrick Henry during his dominant tenure at Yulee High School down here in Florida. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! I'm not sure I'd go that far, but ... it's not the craziest comp in the world: THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Yeah, that'll play in the SEC. High school football is the best. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5563775342cf4db85841c Alabama vs Kentucky over 48.5 is the college football betting play as both offenses look strong te 2026-09-12T13:40:07.603Z Alabama vs Kentucky over 48.5 is the college football betting play as both offenses look strong It has been a disaster of a start for me with College Football. I’ve always enjoyed betting on it, and usually I find really nice opportunities early in the season, but I was awful last week. The good news is that I have plenty of weeks to dig myself out of the hole I built, but the bad news is that it happened at all. Today, I have a play for this match between Alabama and Kentucky. Alabama is one of those schools that is synonymous with College Football. They haven’t been at the top of the nation in a few years, but they are still a tough team with plenty of talent. They started their season with a strong victory over East Carolina University. They won 48-10 with very little struggle to get things going. It was a good sign for a team looking to adjust to Keelon Russell being under center full time. Russell looked great in his first game this season, even if he wasn’t all that accurate with his throws. Perhaps that is something to watch over the next few games. The Alabama quarterback threw 30 times and only completed 18 of his passes. He did run 13 times for 86 yards and a touchdown. The ground game was strong for Alabama in this one, so Russell also didn’t need to be overly accurate. They ran the ball 49 times for 227 yards and five touchdowns. Kentucky also opened their season with a rather inferior opponent. They faced the Youngstown State Penguins and blew them out 45-13. It was actually a bit of a surprise that they allowed 13 points to their opponent, and not all of it was in garbage time. The story of this game was really not about the Wildcats' defense; it was about how good the offense looked in their first game. Putting up 45 is a good number to hang on your opponent, but how they did it was most impressive. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! The Wildcats turned the ball over to Kenny Minchey, who made his debut. Minchey was 18-for-27 with 301 passing yards and four touchdowns. He also showed that he can run if he needs to, getting 17 yards on his one rush attempt. The rest of the backfield did a solid job, rushing for 188 yards on 33 carries and two touchdowns. Sure, it was against a bad team, but they still did a good job of taking advantage of the opportunity presented to them. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This one should be a pretty fun game to watch. I think both teams are still going to focus on getting their offenses rolling instead of putting up defensive stops. Obviously neither team will willingly give up points, but I don’t think they have much of an option here. I’m going to back the over 48.5 in this one. I think you can play this up to over 50.5. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa553df75342cf4db8583b6 Fans get into nasty brawl at 49ers-Rams watch party, NC State kid has problem with push-ups & ref pulls hammy te 2026-09-12T13:30:07.994Z Fans get into nasty brawl at 49ers-Rams watch party, NC State kid has problem with push-ups & ref pulls hammy Let's get this weekend rolling with a fresh edition of Saturday Screencaps where we get locked and loaded for a MASSIVE weekend of football. College football. B1G vs. SEC. And the NFL is finally here to keep us glued to our couches even though it's still summer. Guys, watch the games on the patio. Get some fresh air with your 12-hour marathons. Get out of the basements. At the very least, go to the garage and tinker while the games are on. Let's go to Los Angeles this morning where this absolute s--- show popped up in my Instagram algorithm from one of those new immersive experience theaters where fans are watching games. I've covered a ton of fan fights during my 19-year (soon to be 20-year) Internet career and this is the very first fan brawl I've witnessed inside a Cosm (that's what these places are called) theater. GIANTS QB & INTERNET STAR GIRLFRIEND ARE RELAXED HEADING INTO CRUCIAL YEAR, FSU DISASTER & MORE LSU FAN FIGHTS According to the guy who posted this on social media, "The GUY with the white T-shirt (49er fan) is the one who started the whole argument. He’s the one that was calling out all the LA Rams names back-and-forth the GUY without a T-shirt (LA Rams fan) AND that’s how you take down a 40 Whiner fan." Again, that's just what the eyewitness reports. Take it with a grain of salt. Guys, we've officially crossed a divide. There have been fights at Buffalo Wild Wings for years. We've seen fights in basic dive bars. All of that is common. We've never seen anything like this at a Cosm where tables can go upwards of $1,800 for popular events. For today's Oklahoma-Michigan game at the Los Angeles theater, seats are going for $92 each. If you want a really good seat, it's $138. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Don't say I didn't warn you. Have your head on a swivel at Cosm if you show up for a game between heated rivals. You just never know when someone could be ready to throw punches. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 At Cosm Detroit, tickets for tomorrow's home opener against the Saints are going for $330 to sit and watch the immersive game. For today's Oklahoma-Michigan game, one ticket will run you $150. Meanwhile, a ticket to get into the stadium is just $48. Sure, you still have to buy a plane ticket, but that gives you an idea of where we're at with ticketing. Are people really willing to leave their houses and pay big money to watch a game on a screen under the right circumstances? Based on the prices and seats that have been sold, it appears so. I want to end the week on this note. According to news reports, Sverre is 102 and was in the Navy from 1943 to 1945. He saw action in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. If this doesn't make you proud of this country and what we all stand for, I don't know what would. Go have yourself an incredible weekend. Do it for Sverre. ################# And with that, I'm off to attend a Screencaps Jr. race at one of the biggest cross country invitationals in the Midwest. The course might end up muddy with rain possibly coming in later this morning. After that, I'll be in Detroit for a special event. More on that later. Have a great day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa553df75342cf4db8583ad Texas Longhorns seek revenge against top-ranked Ohio State after last season's seven-point loss te 2026-09-12T13:30:07.329Z Texas Longhorns seek revenge against top-ranked Ohio State after last season's seven-point loss As much fun as College Football is, even I have to admit that most of the teams are, well, scared at the beginning of the season. Sure, these games between obscure schools and powerhouses get some excitement for the random school, and money coming into them. As far as watching, it is kind of boring seeing a team win games by 40 points. I want to see ranked matchups early on – if we have expanded playoffs, teams should be forced to play tougher games to start their year. It means the regular season is actually meaningful and that if a team does go undefeated, they’ve been challenged. If Notre Dame goes undefeated, we will look at maybe two games this year and be impressed. However, if you have teams like Ohio State and Texas facing each other early in the year, and throughout the season, and one goes undefeated, it is much more impressive. Ohio State comes in as the top-ranked team in the country. The Buckeyes looked every bit of it in their season opener as they dominated Ball State with a 56-3 victory. Ohio State looked great on offense, with an extremely efficient Julian Sayin throwing for 320 yards on 21 of 25 passes with three touchdowns. Even both of his backups were solid, both going 5-for-6 with over 50 yards and a touchdown. This wasn’t exactly a challenging game for the team. Ohio State now needs to figure out how to beat a Texas defense that is one of the better in the nation. It will be a good challenge after last year’s battle the two teams had. Ohio State looked great in basically every game last year, but scored only 14 against the Longhorns last season. Sayin had only 126 passing yards in that game, the fewest of the entire season. Texas enters today’s game as the fourth-ranked team in the nation, and once again has high expectations. Those expectations will be tested early in the season, just as they were last year. In 2025, Texas had to travel to Ohio State for the first game of the season. They put up a respectable fight, but the offense got very little going in that one, with just seven points. Arch Manning looked very uncomfortable under center, completing just over 50% of his passes for 170 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS The Longhorns had a different start this season with an easy win over Texas State. I was wrong about this game, as I expected Texas to take its foot off the gas. The Longhorns somewhat did, scoring just 10 points in the final quarter and taking Manning out in the third, but they had too many points already to keep the under in play. Manning looked much better in this game with 305 yards, four touchdowns, and completing 20 of 27 passes. He did have an interception, though. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! This should be a game in which you get everything you can out of Texas. The Longhorns can’t be taken seriously if they continue to lose to the best teams in the country. They have one of the tougher schedules in the country, and this is the start of it. The line opened as a pick’em, and the Longhorns have become the favorite. Ohio State has lost a lot of defensive players since the last time the two teams have met. I think it is justifiable to take the Longhorns here, and I’m going to ride with the home team and the one that needs revenge. Give me Texas. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa54f3375342cf4db8582c7 Missouri coach explains why he tried to 'embarrass' rival Kansas in final seconds te 2026-09-12T13:10:11.813Z Missouri coach explains why he tried to 'embarrass' rival Kansas in final seconds The Border Showdown turned ugly this week, and I ain't talking about things escalating with Canada or Mexico. Nope. I'm talking about the rivalry game formerly known as the Border War between Kansas and Missouri. Nothing like some good, old fashioned college football pettiness to get us started this weekend! For those who missed it, Kansas trolled Missouri via social media with a hype video before Friday's showdown with their longtime rival. It was your typical video — music, cool highlights, some corny voiceover. The works. KANSAS RENEWS BORDER WAR RIVALRY WITH MISSOURI BY CALLING TIGERS 'EVIL,' INVOKING SLAVERY IMAGERY But this one had one extra element that nobody saw coming — depictions of slavery and the Civil War! That's right. Some intern on the Jayhawks' social media team decided to use the fact that Missouri was on the side of slavery during the Civil War as a focal point of the video, which, naturally, went mega-viral. Take a look: Amazing. Poor taste? Perhaps. Just a bit. But still, amazing. Over 12,000 reposts and 34 million views. Bad PR is still good PR, you know? Or something like that. Bold move by whoever green-lit that little number. Casting themselves as the righteous "heroes" and Missouri as the "villains," complete with Civil War newspaper clippings and a cameos by Abolitionist John Brown and "Bushwacker" leader William Quantrill was certainly a choice by whoever put that video together. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Personally, I don't get offended by things that happened well over a century ago. None of us were alive back then. Why get so worked up over something so arbitrary? Seems like a waste of energy to me. It's a rivalry game. That's me, though. Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz took it ... a little more personal: "I was a little disappointed," the Tigers' head coach said. "I thought that was uncalled for. Especially on 9/11 when we need more unity now than ever before. I'm just glad that this 'right versus wrong' bullcrap that was started got settled on the football field, because it's a football game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I get there’s a past. But why are we stirring that bullcrap up? I was embarrassed for them, to be honest, and that’s why I tried to embarrass them at the end." Lordy. Missouri won, 38-21, in a game that was tied at halftime but got away from Kansas in the second half. The Tigers scored a touchdown on fourth down late in the final quarter already up by 10, and then got the ball back with 28 seconds left after Kansas turned it over on downs. Instead of taking a knee and running out the clock, Mizzou backup QB Matt Zollers dropped back to pass and threw it incomplete into the end zone. The TIgers did end up running on the next play to end the game, but the message was sent. And, according to Drinkwitz, it was intentional ... all because of a silly social media video. Whatever you need to get those juices flowing, though. Rivalry games in college football are different. It's why we love this sport. Let's hope this one continues. ""I mean, if they’re gonna be weird about, what’s the point?" Drinkwitz said after the win. "If they wanna have a football game and have a great rivalry on the border, awesome let’s do it. But, if we wanna make it deeper than that man. "Like, we left Kansas bleeding again. Call it good" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa54f3375342cf4db8582be OutKick's Craig Carton reveals the real reason Nike stock is in the tank: 'They're failing miserably' te 2026-09-12T13:10:11.079Z OutKick's Craig Carton reveals the real reason Nike stock is in the tank: 'They're failing miserably' In case you've been living under a rock these past few days, Nike has had a rough time this week. Between the unveiling of their universally reviled "Specter Edition" NBA jerseys to their stock taking a nosedive, the company that was once seen as unsinkable is starting to take on water. Things have gotten so bad for Nike that they're set to be booted from the S&P 100, a sign that the company is trending in the wrong direction. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! OutKick's Craig Carton, a self-admitted "Nike man," thinks he knows what the issue is, and if you've been paying attention, it shouldn't come as a shock to you. "This is part of the problem right here," Carton says as he points at a picture of the aforementioned Specter Edition jerseys. "Nike decided, apparently, to hire a blind creator to basically pull a Jackson Pollock and just start ramming paint at the wall." If you've seen the jerseys, Carton is spot on. I've likened them to a Windows screensaver from the 90s that has been ripped from a dying computer monitor, but Jackson Pollock is a solid pull as well. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Part of the reason for Nike's downfall is garbage like this," he explains. But, as Carton alludes to, it's only part of the problem. The other half of the issue is more historical. "In 2018, Nike decided to get in bed with Colin Kaepernick," Carton recounts. "And they scrapped 'Just Do It' and they started a new slogan, which was 'Dream Crazy.'" "The only thing crazy that they did was partner with a lunatic who hates America." Carton's point is well received, and anyone who had any sort of foresight could have predicted that once the "woke" fad — which is all it was in the first place — died down, it would no longer be trendy to partner with these characters from the lunatic fringe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Nike did so anyway, and now the proverbial chickens have come home to roost. It doesn't stop there, though, as Carton continues to explain Nike's follies, citing their pulling of the Betsy Ross Edition shoes in 2019 per Kaepernick's request. Then, in 2020, a slogan change from "Just Do It" to "Don't Do It" in the wake of the George Floyd protests further sealed the fate of the athletic apparel giant. "So the slogan that made Nike popular... they decided to do the exact opposite by starting a new slogan," says Carton. Finally, in 2023, Nike made the same mistake Bud Light made by deciding to partner with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, destroying a decades-long campaign with Brandi Chastain as the centerpiece of their sports bra ads. "They made Dylan Mulvaney the face of their sports bra program," Carton explained. "They took this amazing, unique moment in the history of women's sports, and they bastardized it by bringing it to a transgender woman." Carton is, of course, referring to the moment in the 1999 Women's World Cup, when Chastain scored the game-winning goal in the Cup Final and removed her jersey to reveal she was wearing a Nike sports bra. If anyone in the marketing offices at Nike is still confused as to why their stock keeps plummeting, send them this clip. History class is in session, and Professor Carton is being generous enough to give you the answers to the midterm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa54f3275342cf4db8582b5 Political fights can rip couples apart — therapist shares 3 ways to save a relationship te 2026-09-12T13:10:10.392Z Political fights can rip couples apart — therapist shares 3 ways to save a relationship More than one-third of Americans report having ended a relationship over political differences, according to recent research – and experts say those divisions may also be straining some marriages. Some high-profile couples, including Democratic strategist James Carville and his wife, Republican political consultant Mary Matalin, have remained together despite their differing views – but experts say navigating those differences isn't always easy. Dr. Anna Elton, a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, said she has counseled couples on different sides of the political aisle. 'QUIET QUITTING' COULD SILENTLY DESTROY YOUR MARRIAGE – 4 WAYS TO BRING THE SPARK BACK "A lot of couples come in and they want to work on communication, and politics can come up in our sessions," Elton, author of "The Formula of Desire," told Fox News Digital. "I work with a number of couples who are in this place where they have a family, they have kids, but they can't talk about politics." For many singles, Elton said, political compatibility is now something they consider early in the dating process. WHY COUPLES SHOULD FLIRT WITH EACH OTHER EVERY DAY – PLUS THE 'RED FLAG' TO AVOID She referenced a recent study that found younger adults tend to make assumptions about religion, gender roles, empathy and other characteristics based on political affiliation. "So, before you get to know the person, you’ve already created this assumption of who this person is." "I've definitely been hearing from my younger clients who are saying, ‘I want to know which political party this person belongs to, and then I'll see if I want to even be going on a date and wasting my time with this person.’" COMMON MARRIAGE HABIT COULD QUIETLY KILL YOUR SEX LIFE, EXPERT WARNS For couples who have been married for decades, today's political divisions may present challenges that didn't exist when their relationships began, Elton noted. The expert offered the following three tips for navigating politically charged conversations with a partner in a healthy way. Come up with rules for the conversation and set the tone before it starts, Elton suggested, noting that the first three minutes of a discussion typically predict the outcome. Conversations that begin with a harsh tone or accusatory language are unlikely to be productive, she said. "So, before you talk, say, ‘Okay, these are our boundaries for this conversation.’" Those boundaries can also extend to media habits, Elton said, including limiting how much political content couples consume, especially on social media. "You read certain things and then all of a sudden, you keep scrolling on your social media and you see similar content coming up over and over and over again," Elton said. "And at this point, it creates an illusionary effect." HOW OFTEN ARE MARRIED PEOPLE HAVING SEX? WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTIMACY STANDARD IN AMERICA Hearing the same information repeatedly may lead people to gradually accept it as true, according to Elton. "Now think about two people who are in their echo chambers, and they're exposed to certain information that is contradicting each other." As a general rule, Elton said couples should be mindful not to spend more time on their phones than they do engaging with each other. Excessive screen time can reduce face-to-face connection, leaving less room for eye contact, conversation and other shared experiences. Also, when someone is constantly consuming political content, it can become the primary topic they want to discuss, creating tension when partners hold different views, she cautioned. To help reduce conflict, Elton recommended limiting when political news or posts are consumed. She also suggested setting aside one phone-free date night each week to encourage face-to-face connection. While couples with differing political views are unlikely to agree on every issue, "agreeing to disagree" can help prevent hostility. "We can still love each other," Elton said. "It's not going to affect our relationship." "As soon as it gets to the point of seeing your partner through the lens of ‘if you believe this, this is who you are, and I can’t believe that I'm still in a relationship with you,’ that becomes a problem." Elton urged couples not to take political disagreements personally and instead approach them with curiosity. She also recommended looking at the same information together, allowing each partner to ask questions and draw their own conclusions rather than jumping into a heated debate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The therapist also encouraged couples to focus on areas of common ground rather than viewing disagreements in black-and-white terms. After a disagreement or failure to compromise, it’s important to always reconnect with your partner, she emphasized. Sharing reassuring words like "I love you" and "you matter to me more than anything else" can be helpful, she said. "I feel like you always need to say, ‘Hey, I hear what you're saying, but I'm not agreeing, and that's okay.’" When politics come into play in a relationship, it can have an impact on more than just the couple. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Elton encouraged partners to consider how sharing certain opinions can impact other loved ones, especially if one person confides in a family member or friend about the other's views. "You can create this triangulation where you're connecting with someone against your partner, and you don't want that," she warned. "Talk to your therapist, vent to your therapist … because if you start venting to your family and friends, then they start forming certain opinions about your partner, and it can affect how they talk to them, how they interact with them." Before making any drastic decisions, such as ending a relationship over political discord, Elton suggested slowing down and returning to a more grounded state. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We hear certain things and we fill in the gaps," she said. "When we hear someone's political affiliation, we often make assumptions about who they are without really hearing them out." Rather than making assumptions based on the media or podcasts a partner consumes, for example, Elton encouraged couples to ask questions, stay curious and remain open-minded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa54f3175342cf4db8582ac The universe’s beautiful fine-tuning leaves atheism facing its biggest question te 2026-09-12T13:10:09.765Z The universe’s beautiful fine-tuning leaves atheism facing its biggest question Years ago, at Los Angeles’ Getty Museum, I was given the rare privilege of a personal, after-hours tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork. Standing alone in the quiet, dimly lit gallery, mere inches from a sepia-colored sketch of a human face composed of several dozen perfectly placed wavy lines, I knew without a doubt I was in the presence of pure genius. After years of being an atheist for whom science was god and the cosmos was a miraculous accident, I now know with equal certainty our universe, too, is a work of pure genius. Why is that? 'MILESTONE': SCIENTISTS CLAIM TO BUILD SYNTHETIC CELL, RAISING CONCERNS IN STEP TOWARD ARTIFICIAL LIFE In 1973, scientists from around the world gathered in Kraków, Poland, to celebrate the 500th birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus. Part of the conference concerned a fifty-year-old unsolved mystery called the "large-number coincidences." The numerical values of natural phenomena large and small – the radius of the observable universe, the charge of an electron, the strength of gravity, and so forth – follow a pattern hard to dismiss as mere coincidence. What could possibly explain this? METEORITE THAT CRASHED INTO NJ HOME HOLDS BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE, SCIENTISTS SAY Australian physicist Brandon Carter stood before the August gathering and offered a provocative observation that came to be called the Anthropic Principle. The special numerical "coincidences," he said, are inexorably linked to the one thing that makes our universe special: we and our fellow lifeforms. Without life, the universe would be an unremarkable ghost town. Carter’s presentation ignited the explosive birth of a brand-new science dedicated to fully answering the fifty-year-old mystery: Is it mere coincidence our universe has just the right numerical composition for life to be possible — especially life as complex as humans — or is there more to it than that? SCIENTISTS REVIVE ANCIENT 24,000-YEAR-OLD ‘ZOMBIE WORM’ FROM ARCTIC ICE — THEN IT REPRODUCED Think of when you get your annual physical. The nurse measures your four core vital signs — body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate — which yield a pattern of numbers that reveals important information about your insides. The universe’s numerical profile serves the same purpose: it tells us something essential about the inner being of the cosmos. And what it tells us, after decades of careful examination involving increasingly precise astronomical observations, laboratory experiments, and theoretical calculations, is that our universe is not merely a coincidence. Far from it. "I find it quite improbable that such order came out of chaos," stated the late American cosmologist and former atheist Allan Sandage. "There has to be some organizing principle." COULD NOAH'S ARK REMAINS BE BURIED IN TURKEY? NEW FINDINGS REVIVE AGE-OLD DEBATE British astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle, whom I had the honor of getting to know as a grad student at Cornell, concurred: "A commonsense interpretation of the facts suggests that a super-intellect has monkeyed with physics … and that there are no blind forces worth speaking about in nature. The numbers one calculates from the facts seem to me so overwhelming as to put this conclusion almost beyond question." This startling revelation does not set well with atheists, who twist themselves into knots trying to defend the belief that everything — life and all — is but a happy accident, courtesy of purposeless laws of nature. The problem they have is explaining where those supposedly blind natural agents came from. Another valiant attempt to rescue the naturalistic worldview is the multiverse hypothesis. If there are an infinite number of universes, then it is no surprise at least one of them — ours — is tailor-made for life. But many decades of seeking ways to test this fantastic idea have failed. That’s because parallel universes are in principle isolated from one another and therefore beyond the reach of our observations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION "The idea that we live in a multiverse is a fringe idea in a small part of a subfield of the physics community," says German theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder. "Nobody who does serious science works with the multiverse because it’s utterly useless." So, then, we all now face this burning question screaming for an answer: If our universe is not a coincidence, how do we explain it? AMERICA ISN’T DONE WITH JESUS — AND THE BESTSELLER LIST JUST PROVED IT For me, the answer goes back to that unforgettable day at the Getty. As I stood there, seized by the ineffable beauty of Leonardo da Vinci’s exquisite sketch, it never would have occurred to me to entertain the notion that it was an accident. Today, likewise, when I contemplate life, the night sky, and the precision and improbability of the vital signs that define the essence of our cosmos, my reaction is crystal-clear and supported by the latest scientific evidence. In both the outer and inner being of the universe, I perceive not the throw of dice, but the hand of a Master Artist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa54f3075342cf4db8582a3 El-Sayed’s ISNA appearance draws scrutiny over controversial speakers te 2026-09-12T13:10:08.995Z El-Sayed’s ISNA appearance draws scrutiny over controversial speakers Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing questions about his appearance at an Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) convention after the organization removed a Pakistani cleric from its lineup following scrutiny of his past remarks about Hitler, Jews and jihad. Mufti Tariq Masood had been scheduled to speak at ISNA's annual convention last week in Detroit alongside El-Sayed. The Washington Free Beacon first reported that ISNA had quietly pulled Masood from its list of speakers last month. This came after his past comments, including remarks appearing to praise Hitler's persecution of the Jews and defending child marriage, sparked backlash against ISNA. Dr. Andrew Bostom, who reviewed one of Masood's sermons, told Fox News Digital that the cleric "basically said that the Quran had foreshadowed Hitler 1,400 years ago." FATWAS, HOLY WARS AND SOCIALISM: INSIDE THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE WHERE EL-SAYED DREW A HERO’S WELCOME Bostom said that Masood's remarks should not be looked at in isolation, but rather within a larger pattern of antisemitic themes that have appeared in writings of some Muslim scholars. He cited Muhammad Sayyid Tantawy, the late Grand Imam of Al-Azhar University in Egypt, who he said was "the near papal equivalent for Sunni Islam," in terms of his influence. The controversy over Masood prompted the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) to ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio to deny or review any visa issued to the cleric. "Masood is a racist, Jew-hate-mongering, anti-American, anti-British, conspiracy-promoting, murder- and terror-inciter. Masood even praises Hitler’s genocide of Jews as doing the right thing, similar to the Quran’s instructions," ZOA National President Morton Klein wrote in his Aug. 19 letter to Rubio. At the time, Bostom said it was unclear whether Masood had already entered the U.S. or still planned to attend the convention, even if he had been removed from the list of speakers. TIM SCOTT GOES SCORCHED EARTH ON EL-SAYED: 'HE'S FOR HAMAS, BUT HE'S AGAINST AMERICA' While Masood ultimately did not speak at the convention, his removal from the lineup did not resolve questions about the event's speakers or El-Sayed's decision to participate. At the conference, El-Sayed appeared on a panel with far-left Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur and controversial New Jersey-based cleric Zaid Shakir, according to ISNA's itinerary. The panel was titled "Cultivating God Awareness in a Turmoiled America." In the description of the panel, ISNA said the session was aimed at turning taqwa, which means God-Awareness, "into actionable guidance, equipping participants not merely to survive but thrive in workplaces, schools, digital spaces, and community life, and to succeed on their own terms." CBS CHIEF BARI WEISS' INVOLVEMENT IN VIRAL EL-SAYED REPORT SPARKS DEBATE AMONG CRITICS Neither Uygur nor Shakir are strangers to controversy. In February, Uygur wrote on X that "I no longer believe the official 9/11 story." Uygur said that those who would be outraged by his statement had been "brainwashed by corporate media." Shakir has described himself as "extremely anti-American," according to The Washington Free Beacon. The outlet also reported that in 1992, Shakir urged Muslims to embrace "extrasystemic political action," including "noncooperation tactics to guerrilla war" to influence government policies. The ISNA conference took place just days before the 25th anniversary of 9/11, making Uygur and Shakir's presence, and El-Sayed's participation, all the more notable. El-Sayed faced his own 9/11 controversy earlier this week over now-deleted tweets from 2021 in which he said he mourned the lives lost in the attacks before taking a swipe at America, according to The New York Post. "Today, I mourn the 3K lives, 6K injuries, & infrastructural devastation in NYC, perpetrated ignorantly in the name of my faith. Tomorrow, I’ll mourn ~1M lives, millions of injuries, & infrastructural devastation in 3 countries, perpetrated ignorantly in the name of my country," El-Sayed wrote on Sept. 11, 2021. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE While addressing the ISNA conference, El-Sayed reportedly focused on anti-Muslim hate, according to the Post. "We found ourselves in a moment now where, as people point to us, Muslim Americans, they want to tell us that we don’t belong," El-Sayed said, according to the Post. "They want to tell us that this country is not ours. They want to tell us that because of our names or how we pray, that somehow we are less than," he added. El-Sayed previously faced scrutiny for campaigning alongside controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who is Uygur's nephew. Piker was criticized back in 2019 for saying that "America deserved 9/11." He later apologized and retracted the statement. El-Sayed has offered criticism of some of Piker's remarks but has yet to fully disavow him. Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed and ISNA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa54f2b75342cf4db85826d As Millions of Birds Migrate, Residents Are Asked to Turn Off the Lights te 2026-09-12T13:10:03.199Z As Millions of Birds Migrate, Residents Are Asked to Turn Off the Lights Birds are drawn to lights, and more than a billion die each year after crashing into buildings, experts said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5482775342cf4db858157 Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky welcome their first child together: report te 2026-09-12T12:40:07.676Z Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky welcome their first child together: report Lady Gaga is now a mother, according to multiple reports. People and Page Six confirmed that the 40-year-old singer and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, have welcomed their first child together. No other details have been shared. Fox News Digital has reached out to Lady Gaga for comment. The Grammy Award-winning singer spoke to the New York Times in March 2025 about her desire to be a mother, saying she is "excited to be a mom" although she "used to have a lot of apprehension about it." AUBREY PLAZA CONFIRMS PREGNANCY WITH FIRST CHILD AFTER PERSONAL CHALLENGES AND HEALTH STRUGGLES "I’m also kind of at war with myself sometimes as I get ready to, hopefully, become a mom soon," she said. "Like, today is wonderful, but the whole day has revolved around me. There’s an incredible amount of narcissism in this. How do I live a life where I’m passionate about my art while also making more space for other things?" One of her main concerns about motherhood, she shared, was "to not force my children to live a life that they are not choosing," and to "give them space to discover who they are on their own." She also previously spoke about her excitement about having children during a March 2020 interview with InStyle. "Isn’t it incredible what we can do? We can hold a human inside and grow it," she said. "Then it comes out, and it’s our job to keep it alive." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Gaga and Polansky met in late 2019, and were first romantically linked when they were spotted kissing that New Year's Eve in Las Vegas. The singer hard-launched their relationship by going Instagram official in February 2020, posting a yacht photo sitting in Polansky's lap, captioning the post, "We had so much fun in Miami." The singer confirmed the two were engaged in July 2024, sharing that Polansky had proposed earlier that year, in April. They later made their red carpet debut at the "Joker: Folie à Deux" premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024. "The missing piece in my life was having real love," she told Vogue in September 2024. Gaga recently wrapped up her Mayhem Ball tour in April, and her last public appearance was at the Grove in May for the premiere of "Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa545d175342cf4db8580ee Yankee stadium security tackle field invader waving Palestinian flag during 9/11 anniversary game te 2026-09-12T12:30:09.467Z Yankee stadium security tackle field invader waving Palestinian flag during 9/11 anniversary game As the New York Yankees and New York Mets commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, outfielder Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer off rookie Nolan McLean in the second inning to lift the Pinstripes to a 6-4 victory over the Mets Friday night. However, the game was briefly interrupted when a spectator carrying a Palestinian flag ran from the stands onto the field. Yankee Stadium security quickly tackled the man. He reportedly timed the field invasion at exactly 9:11 p.m. Details about how the person reached the field were not immediately clear. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Video from the scene appeared to show some fans throwing drinks, while loud "U-S-A" chants broke out as security escorted the man off the field. The game resumed after the on-field incident. YANKEES, SPORTS WORLD REMEMBER 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 WITH 'GOD BLESS AMERICA' AND MOMENTS OF SILENCE The Yankees and Mets wore special caps honoring FDNY, NYPD and other first responders. Across Major League Baseball, players and coaches wore caps featuring a special "We Shall Never Forget" side patch. When play on the baseball diamond began, designated hitter Ben Rice also homered, helping the Yankees improve to 85-62 and move a season-high 23 games above .500 as they commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Rookie Spencer Jones added an RBI single in the first inning and Ryan McMahon hit an RBI single in the eighth as the Yankees remained three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Carlos Rodón allowed two runs and three hits in a season-high 6.3 innings. The left-hander notched two of his eight strikeouts on slugger Juan Soto, who heard boos from Yankee fans before each at-bat. Bellinger homered after catching the ceremonial first pitch from Brielle Saracini, whose father Victor Saracini was the pilot on United Airlines Flight 175, which was flown into the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Bellinger gave the Yankees a 4-1 lead by hitting a full-count curveball off McLean into the right field seats. Rice added his 37th homer by sending a sinker the opposite way into the left field seats on the first pitch of the fifth. Game 2 of the Subway Series is scheduled for Saturday at 1:35 p.m. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5437775342cf4db85807b White House unloads on violent ‘criminal alien’ nabbed after investigators uncover election offense te 2026-09-12T12:20:07.813Z White House unloads on violent ‘criminal alien’ nabbed after investigators uncover election offense A Bahamian national who arrived in the U.S. during President Gerald Ford’s administration and was living with a green card while racking up a violent rap sheet before investigators found he voted illegally in the 2020 election, sparking the deportation process, officials say. The case of Anthony Tyrone Higgs is only the latest in a slew of arrests connected to illegal votes cast in recent elections, as the Trump administration engages in a broader crackdown on election integrity-related crimes. "This alien was a guest in our country who forfeited his right to be in the U.S. when he committed these violent crimes and voted in the 2020 election," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis exclusively told Fox News Digital on Friday. ICE ARRESTS PERUVIAN NATIONAL ACCUSED OF ILLEGALLY VOTING IN 2024 ELECTION AS DHS CITES SIMILAR CASES "Any non-citizens who vote illegally in our elections will be arrested and removed. American elections are only for Americans." Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a division of DHS, confirmed in a statement that Higgs had illegally voted in the 2020 election. FORMER KANSAS MAYOR WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO ILLEGAL VOTING TURNS HIMSELF IN TO ICE HSI’s Atlanta office arrested Higgs in Decatur, Georgia on September 3, and he is currently in the custody of ERO, the ICE subdivision that handles migrant removal operations. Higgs was admitted into the U.S. in October 1976 as a Lawful Permanent Resident – commonly dubbed a Green Card holder. The Trump DHS has since placed him in proceedings to revoke his immigration status due to his lengthy rap sheet. TRUMP DOJ UNLEASHES LARGEST DENATURALIZATION EFFORT IN DEPARTMENT HISTORY — AND SAYS IT’S ‘ONLY THE BEGINNING’ "This criminal alien from the Bahamas has a rap sheet for multiple violent crimes, including armed robbery, domestic violence, and assault on a police officer," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said. "On top of all of that, he illegally voted in the 2020 election," he added. MORE THAN A QUARTER-MILLION NONCITIZENS MAY BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN 4 KEY STATES, DHS ALLEGES Higgs’ record also includes resisting arrest, two counts of grand larceny and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Of the voting-related charge, Mullin said that just one noncitizen casting a ballot is enough to cancel out an American citizen’s vote. "Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of ICE, this criminal will be removed from our country and can never interfere in our elections again," he continued. DHS also provided several other recent cases of illegal immigrants or ineligible voters committing or being charged with election-related crimes. In August, Colombian illegal immigrant Carlos Jaramillo-Grajales was sentenced to three years in prison following an ICE investigation that led to a guilty plea in a case where he was found to have committed identity theft to illegally vote in elections for more than 20 years, according to the agency. "Federal immigration laws serve to safeguard our nation’s borders and protect the integrity of our government," said Gregory Kehoe, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. "Those who seek to circumvent, exploit, or break these laws will be prosecuted fully," he said in an August statement. In New Jersey, a Slovakian national was found to have illegally voted in the 2022 midterms, according to HSI – which also cited the case of an Australian national accused of illegally casting ballots in both 2022 and 2024 in Louisiana. Mauritanian national Mahady Sacko was busted by an ICE and FBI partnership in Democrat-run Philadelphia, and charged with voter fraud. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Sacko allegedly voted illegally multiple times going back to 2008. He was already under an order of removal, DHS said in a statement, stating that he "exhausted all appeals" and an immigration board upheld his removal order as of 2002 but he remained in the country. Returning to the case of Higgs, Mullin added in a statement: "Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of ICE, this criminal will be removed from our country and can never interfere in our elections again." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5412675342cf4db858004 What does ‘Never Forget’ mean for a generation with no memory of 9/11? te 2026-09-12T12:10:14.288Z What does ‘Never Forget’ mean for a generation with no memory of 9/11? Twenty-five years after a generation promised to "Never Forget," that pledge now relies on education for the more than 100 million Americans with no memory of 9/11/. The Pentagon is preparing to help address that challenge by breaking ground this weekend on a long-awaited Visitor Education Center at the only one of the three 9/11 attack sites still without a dedicated museum or education center. The new center is intended to fill the gap that has grown more pronounced with each passing year by helping Americans who never experienced the attacks understand not only what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, but why it continues to matter.  Joseph Kornhoff, executive director of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, told Fox News Digital that nearly one-third of the country was either not alive that day or has no recollection of it and therefore lacks the "personal connection" shared by those who watched the attacks unfold. NEW 9/11 MUSEUM EXHIBIT AIMS TO CONNECT YOUNGER AMERICANS TO THE ATTACKS THROUGH POWERFUL ARTIFACTS "That's what we're trying to provide with the visitor education center experience," Kornhoff said in an interview with Fox News Digital, explaining that the goal is to give visitors a personal connection that allows them to "start to understand the gravity of that day." Nearly 230 miles north, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York is confronting the same generational divide. Beth Hillman, president and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, said the passage of time has only made the annual vow to "Never Forget" more important as the number of Americans with firsthand memories of the attacks declines. "Many in my generation remember exactly where we were on that horrific day," Hillman said during an Aug. 31 press preview outlining the museum's plans for the 25th anniversary. "Yet, 100 million Americans were not even born or are too young to remember that day for themselves today." BROOKLYN TEACHERS WHO WITNESSED 9/11 AS CHILDREN REVEAL WHAT THEY WANT THE NEXT GENERATION TO REMEMBER Noah Rauch, the museum’s senior vice president for education and public programs, said he has watched that transition unfold firsthand through the museum’s work with students and teachers. "I've seen this line creeping up between memory and history, between those who remembered the attacks and those who didn't," Rauch said during the Aug. 31 press event. That transition from memory to history also raises a more modern challenge. Americans too young to remember the attacks are increasingly learning about an event they never experienced firsthand, while conspiracy theories and false narratives about 9/11 run rampant online. Kornhoff said that makes factual education increasingly important, pointing specifically to conspiracy theories surrounding the attack on the Pentagon and narratives suggesting that America "deserved 9/11." "That's the need for the education center," Kornhoff told Fox News Digital. "As a nation, we need to really take a step back, look at how we're educating our young children to make sure that we're providing them with the facts of the situation ... and not these conspiracy theories and entertaining wild ideas that just simply are not true." REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: 9/11 IS JUST A HISTORY CHAPTER FOR A NEW GENERATION OF AMERICANS The Pentagon center will include 10 exhibits telling the human stories of the attack, including the 184 people killed at the Pentagon and aboard American Airlines Flight 77, the first responders who rushed to the scene and the military and civilian personnel who aided the wounded. "We are going to address the facts of the day," Kornhoff said. "We are going to address the entire Pentagon story." The renewed focus on 9/11 education has also reached Capitol Hill. Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced bipartisan legislation ahead of the 25-year anniversary, which aims to direct the Department of Education to examine how 9/11 is taught in schools nationwide and identify gaps in instruction. Kornhoff praised the effort during his interview with Fox News Digital, saying the legislation reflects a growing recognition of the need to educate generations with no firsthand connection to the attacks. The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Visitor Education Center is expected to open by the end of 2029 near the existing Pentagon 9/11 Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The project received $12 million in federal funding this year, along with $1 million from Virginia and additional private donations raised by the Pentagon Memorial Fund. Once completed, the center is expected to include interactive exhibits, historic artifacts and firsthand accounts from survivors and victims' families while providing visitors with additional context about the attack and its aftermath. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5412575342cf4db857ffb NBC beefs up security at 'Today' studio after Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, intruder incident te 2026-09-12T12:10:13.553Z NBC beefs up security at 'Today' studio after Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, intruder incident NBC has stepped up security at the "Today" studio in Manhattan after co-host Craig Melvin was accosted in a vestibule and months after the unsolved abduction of fellow co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother from her home in Tucson, Arizona, according to a new report. "It was much-needed and took longer than people would have liked, but it does feel a lot better now," an unnamed insider told Page Six. Although more burdensome, "Today" staffers don't mind the added hassle, another unnamed source told the outlet. NANCY GUTHRIE MYSTERY: 'TODAY' SHOW INTRUDER SPARKS SECURITY SHAKEUP AT NBC STUDIO Specifics about the increased security measures were not immediately made public. "We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios," an NBC spokesperson said in July after police arrested an intruder who gained access to a secure area. Plans were first revealed about new security measures later that month in an internal memo obtained by Variety. NBC sources later confirmed its authenticity. One change outlined in the memo was that guests can now be accompanied by only two people — whether they be stylists, spokespersons, social media aides or other "support personnel." ‘TODAY’ SHOW SECURITY GUARD FIRED AFTER INTRUDER ENTERS UNAUTHORIZED AREA, TARGETS CRAIG MELVIN: REPORT FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Nancy Guthrie, Savannah's 84-year-old mother, was abducted from her home in Tucson's Catalina Foothills on Feb. 1. Her whereabouts remain unknown, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS While Guthrie and her colleagues were still reeling from the kidnapping, a homeless man identified as 41-year-old Andrew Truelove snuck onto the set, allegedly hunting for Al Roker. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE SAVANNAH GUTHRIE DELIVERS 'VERY SPECIFIC' MESSAGE TO MOM'S KIDNAPPER 25 WEEKS AFTER HER ABDUCTION He found Melvin instead in a vestibule inside a secure area of the studio and allegedly accosted him with a racial slur. GOT A TIP? A review of footage from the "Today" show that morning reveals a man resembling Truelove and wearing the same clothing was pictured in the background repeatedly in the 8 a.m. hour. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST NANCY GUTHRIE SHERIFF CHRIS NANOS SAYS HE'S 'STILL POSITIVE' CASE WILL BE RESOLVED DESPITE LONG WAIT Truelove has a criminal record going back decades and in 2007 was convicted of trying to abduct an 8-year-old from a school in Norfolk, Virginia. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He faces hate crime charges of burglary, a felony, and menacing, a misdemeanor, in connection with the Melvin incident. Court records in New York show a man with the same name and age as Truelove has additional pending cases in connection with an alleged assault in the NYPD's 5th Precinct in January, trespassing and reckless endangerment charges on the city's transit system from May — and a 12-count criminal mischief indictment from last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5412475342cf4db857ff2 White House unloads on violent ‘criminal alien’ nabbed after investigators uncover election offense te 2026-09-12T12:10:12.885Z White House unloads on violent ‘criminal alien’ nabbed after investigators uncover election offense A Bahamian national who arrived in the U.S. during President Gerald Ford’s administration and was living with a green card while racking up a violent rap sheet before investigators found he voted illegally in the 2020 election, sparking the deportation process, officials say. The case of Anthony Tyrone Higgs is only the latest in a slew of arrests connected to illegal votes cast in recent elections, as the Trump administration engages in a broader crackdown on election integrity-related crimes. "This alien was a guest in our country who forfeited his right to be in the U.S. when he committed these violent crimes and voted in the 2020 election," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis exclusively told Fox News Digital on Friday. ICE ARRESTS PERUVIAN NATIONAL ACCUSED OF ILLEGALLY VOTING IN 2024 ELECTION AS DHS CITES SIMILAR CASES "Any non-citizens who vote illegally in our elections will be arrested and removed. American elections are only for Americans." Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a division of DHS, confirmed in a statement that Higgs had illegally voted in the 2020 election. FORMER KANSAS MAYOR WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO ILLEGAL VOTING TURNS HIMSELF IN TO ICE HSI’s Atlanta office arrested Higgs in Decatur, Georgia on September 3, and he is currently in the custody of ERO, the ICE subdivision that handles migrant removal operations. Higgs was admitted into the U.S. in October 1976 as a Lawful Permanent Resident – commonly dubbed a Green Card holder. The Trump DHS has since placed him in proceedings to revoke his immigration status due to his lengthy rap sheet. TRUMP DOJ UNLEASHES LARGEST DENATURALIZATION EFFORT IN DEPARTMENT HISTORY — AND SAYS IT’S ‘ONLY THE BEGINNING’ "This criminal alien from the Bahamas has a rap sheet for multiple violent crimes, including armed robbery, domestic violence, and assault on a police officer," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said. "On top of all of that, he illegally voted in the 2020 election," he added. MORE THAN A QUARTER-MILLION NONCITIZENS MAY BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN 4 KEY STATES, DHS ALLEGES Higgs’ record also includes resisting arrest, two counts of grand larceny and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Of the voting-related charge, Mullin said that just one noncitizen casting a ballot is enough to cancel out an American citizen’s vote. "Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of ICE, this criminal will be removed from our country and can never interfere in our elections again," he continued. DHS also provided several other recent cases of illegal immigrants or ineligible voters committing or being charged with election-related crimes. In August, Colombian illegal immigrant Carlos Jaramillo-Grajales was sentenced to three years in prison following an ICE investigation that led to a guilty plea in a case where he was found to have committed identity theft to illegally vote in elections for more than 20 years, according to the agency. "Federal immigration laws serve to safeguard our nation’s borders and protect the integrity of our government," said Gregory Kehoe, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. "Those who seek to circumvent, exploit, or break these laws will be prosecuted fully," he said in an August statement. In New Jersey, a Slovakian national was found to have illegally voted in the 2022 midterms, according to HSI – which also cited the case of an Australian national accused of illegally casting ballots in both 2022 and 2024 in Louisiana. Mauritanian national Mahady Sacko was busted by an ICE and FBI partnership in Democrat-run Philadelphia, and charged with voter fraud. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Sacko allegedly voted illegally multiple times going back to 2008. He was already under an order of removal, DHS said in a statement, stating that he "exhausted all appeals" and an immigration board upheld his removal order as of 2002 but he remained in the country. Returning to the case of Higgs, Mullin added in a statement: "Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of ICE, this criminal will be removed from our country and can never interfere in our elections again." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5412275342cf4db857fe9 Liam Neeson, 74, says he likely still has ‘a couple’ more action movies left in him te 2026-09-12T12:10:10.891Z Liam Neeson, 74, says he likely still has ‘a couple’ more action movies left in him Liam Neeson isn’t hanging it up yet. The 74-year-old said he thinks may have "a couple" more action movies in him. "Maybe a couple left, you know," Neeson told Fox News Digital when asked if he’ll transition away from action films in the near future. "Maybe … I hope I have a couple left." WILLIAM SHATNER SAYS HE'S 'TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS' AT 95: 'THE LEAST OF ALL I WANT DO IS DIE' The "Taken" star joked to Variety last year that he didn’t want to be doing stunts while pushing a walker. His newest action flick, "The Fix," in which he plays an ex-CIA operative alongside Zachary Levi, hit theaters Friday. In "The Fix," Neeson said, "There's this incredible thread of humanity that these men, these extraordinary men, have to eventually analyze or work out what makes them tick." Levi said he "wanted to do something fun, gritty, darker, in comparison to other roles that I've played in the past, and this gave me that and then some, because there was all of the great spycraft and twists and turns and revelations throughout the story, as well as this human foundation." Neeson touched on the theme of redemption, which is explored in the film. "I'd like to think we all need and want second chances, you know," he told Fox News Digital. "We're humans. We've all made mistakes in our personal lives and stuff, you know? It's extraordinary to be forgiven, and it's an extraordinary thing to really forgive someone. It really is very, very special. So, you know, I'm 74 years of age. I've had quite a few things happen to me that several of which seriously I have been forgiven for, which is just amazing, and then I can return that." Levi compared a lack of forgiveness to "drinking poison, hoping that the other person will die." "Forgiveness is grace, mercy, understanding, empathy," he said. "These are things that we don't explore enough as human beings." The 46-year-old said that people are often encouraged to look at others as an "evil monster. And by the way, people do evil things. People do monstrous things. And yet, still, I believe that they are children of God. And yet, still, I believe they are worthy of second, third, fourth chances, right?" He explained that there needs to be boundaries, but a lack of forgiveness is "eating us alive as human beings, as a society, in this country and around the world because we're not able to just see the other as a child of God." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The greatest definition of love I've ever heard is to will the good of the other," he added. "It doesn't mean you have to like them at all. It doesn’t mean you have to agree with their decisions at all, but you want them to find the light. You want them to be redeemed. You want that because we all need redemption. We all need forgiveness." In the film, Levi plays another former CIA operative who is Neeson’s protégé, and he said it was a relief "that I was not wrong to want to meet one of my idols, you know, like everybody says 'don't meet your idols,' and I get it." The "Shazam" actor revealed that he’s met some of his idols in the past who didn’t live up to his image of them, "but fortunately, you get these wonderful, beautiful exceptions." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Director Guy Moshe told Fox News Digital that he had been looking for a while for a movie in which he could lend his perspective as an Israeli military veteran, but he said he didn’t want it to be a reenactment of something that really happened. "So when one of the producers came to me with this hook, you know, this idea of this urban legend or like CIA lore or whatever, like money hidden in a wall in Tehran since ‘79, which may or may not be a true thing, I thought, ‘What an interesting way of sort of like hooking a story around a group of guys in that field.’" GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE He said that it was about a year and a half after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan, and "I could feel what those American soldiers must be feeling after a 20-year war, handing the keys back to the Taliban or something." Moshe said he had been serving in the Gulf when "we gave back the keys to the PLO after the Oslo agreement." "I just knew there and then I’ve got to do this," he explained. "I want to start the film in the evacuation from Afghanistan, and I want give these people some sort of a journey to a mental redemption rather than specific redemption for something, so to fix what was broken in them." Ultimately, Moshe said "The Fix" is "about a father who wonders if he wants his son to grow up to be like him, even though outwardly the father is "the image of the hero that we like to look at," referring to the mentor/mentee relationship of Neeson and Levi's characters. The director said he thinks Neeson has succeeded as an action hero because he’s "real." "We identify the most, especially in the action genre, we identify with real people, with a person that we feel conveys something that we believe is a real person in a real situation," he explained. "It sounds simple. It's the hardest thing to do in acting." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5412275342cf4db857fe0 Natural compound in blueberries and grapes may unlock fat-burning process in muscle cells te 2026-09-12T12:10:10.205Z Natural compound in blueberries and grapes may unlock fat-burning process in muscle cells A natural compound found in blueberries and grapes may help muscle cells break down stored fat, new research suggests. In laboratory experiments conducted in Japan, researchers found that the compound, called pterostilbene, reduced fat accumulation in cultured mouse muscle cells. Pterostilbene is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in blueberries, grapes and other types of berries. While previous research linked it to metabolic benefits, little was known about how it could affect skeletal muscle. POPULAR SUMMER FRUIT HAS AN EDIBLE PART MOST PEOPLE THROW AWAY, USDA REVEALS The new findings, published Sept. 1 in the journal Food Bioscience, suggest that pterostilbene reduced abnormal fat buildup by encouraging cells to break down fat already stored in the cells. Fat buildup can result from high-fat diets, inactivity and aging, according to a news release. Too much fat inside muscle cells can interfere with how the body uses glucose and fatty acids and may contribute to insulin resistance. "Our findings establish a scientific framework for developing functional foods and nutritional supplements that target muscle fat metabolism," lead researcher Takakazu Mitani, an associate professor at Shinshu University, said in a statement. SEAWEED-BASED COATING COULD KEEP STRAWBERRIES FRESH FOR DAYS WITHOUT REFRIGERATION, STUDY FINDS The team screened several food-derived compounds in the cells and found that pterostilbene caused the strongest reduction in fat accumulation without disrupting muscle growth. It appeared to preserve a protein, PPAR-delta, that helps regulate how cells process fat, according to the study. The research also provides an "experimental framework" for identifying other natural compounds that protect PPAR-delta, Mitani added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While the findings provide a starting point for studying dietary approaches that could one day help address obesity, type 2 diabetes and age-related metabolic decline, future studies in humans and animals are needed to determine whether the effect translates beyond lab-grown cells. Using a cell model "strips away the complexity of human metabolism," Johannah Katz, a registered dietitian from Florida, told Fox News Digital.  "In people, pterostilbene has to be digested, absorbed, metabolized, circulated and actually reach muscle tissue at an effective dose," she said. "We also can't assume mouse muscle cells will respond exactly like human muscle." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS While the study identified a potential mechanism that may help explain reduced fat accumulation in cells, that is different from showing that eating blueberries or taking pterostilbene supplements directly leads to fat loss, Katz added. "Blueberries and grapes are nutritious foods for many reasons, but this study alone doesn't show that eating more of them will reduce fat buildup in human muscle," she said. Fox News Digital reached out to the study authors for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5412175342cf4db857fd7 Democrats are within striking distance in the Senate, but shouldn't celebrate yet te 2026-09-12T12:10:09.520Z Democrats are within striking distance in the Senate, but shouldn't celebrate yet If the 2026 midterms were held today, polls suggest that Democrats would be the favorites to retake the Senate. Indeed, according to RealClearPolitics polling averages, Democratic Senate candidates lead in North Carolina (+8%), Minnesota (+4%), Texas (+3%), Ohio (+3%), as well as Michigan, Maine, and Alaska (+2% each). Moreover, with President Trump’s approval rating hovering just below 40%, it’s legitimate to ask whether his sagging approval numbers will drag down Republican candidates across the country. 12 RACES SCRAMBLE SENATE BATTLEFIELD AS DEMOCRATS EYE COMEBACK Needing to flip four seats — assuming no GOP pickups in Michigan, Minnesota, or Georgia — the Senate is well within striking distance for Democrats, according to the data. That being said, the midterms are not today, and roughly two months until Election Day is a considerable amount of time. In that same vein, the Democratic candidates in these races have a number of personal and party-wide vulnerabilities, so it is by no means clear that what may currently look possible — or even probable — will come to fruition. TRUMP'S APPROVAL RATING PLUMMETS TO NEW LOW AHEAD OF CRITICAL MIDTERMS: 'MORE WORK TO DO' I say this for a number of reasons. First, outside of North Carolina and Texas, in each state, the Democrats’ polling advantages are well within the margin of error. Voters tend to turn their attention to midterms only after the summer ends, so it is entirely conceivable that these numbers reflect high-frequency voters, which often benefits Democrats. Second, and perhaps more important, frustration with the Trump administration will only get Democrats so far — candidate quality remains a deciding factor for many moderates and swing voters. LEE CARTER: THE SUMMER POLLS MISSED THE POINT: VOTERS ARE MOVING — AND THE MIDTERMS BEGIN The success of candidates affiliated with, or members of, the Democratic Socialists of America has opened a lane for Republicans to paint all Democrats as out-of-touch, far-left extremists. In 2024, then-candidate Donald Trump effectively painted former Vice President Kamala Harris as too far left on hot-button social issues, and Democrats have only moved further left since. DEMOCRATIC INFIGHTING GROWS AS CONGRESSWOMAN EXPOSES ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ WELCOME OF SOCIALISTS INTO ‘BIG TENT’ On this, races in Texas, Michigan, and Maine in particular will be crucial to watch and may represent Republicans’ best hope of maintaining control of the upper chamber. As I’ve noted previously in these pages, the Democrats in those races — James Talarico, Abdul El-Sayed, and Troy Jackson, respectively — are so far to the political left that it’s easy to see how voters could be turned off. SENATE MAP TIGHTENS AS TOP FORECASTER MOVES 3 RACES TOWARD DEMOCRATS Whether it’s Talarico’s past support for transgender women competing against biological girls in sports, El-Sayed’s anti-American statements, his rabid anti-Israel positions, his association with far-left Twitch influencer Hasan Piker, or Jackson’s history of flip-flopping and other controversies, these are flawed candidates. To that end, as these campaigns kick off in earnest, Republicans are all but certain to remind voters of their opponents’ far-left progressive positions on a number of issues. GOP SENATOR, EX-HOUSE DEM EMERGE FROM ALASKA’S ‘JUNGLE PRIMARY’ DESPITE FAR-LEFT MEDDLING Even when the Democrat is not a progressive, such as in Alaska, where Mary Peltola is a moderate Blue Dog Democrat, Republicans may be able to tie all Democrats to the DSA. That’s been Republican Dan Sullivan’s strategy, framing a vote for Peltola as a vote for a Senate hostile to the state’s energy sector — a vital local issue — despite Peltola’s record of supporting drilling. Third, on a basic level, Democrats’ task is made more difficult by needing to secure 51 seats given Vice President JD Vance’s tiebreaking vote and the possibility that Sen. John Fetterman could switch parties. He has repeatedly denied any intention of doing so, though his video appearance at the GOP convention in Dallas on Wednesday did nothing to quell rumors or speculation. Finally, Republicans have a sizable cash advantage. In recent filings, the Republican National Committee reported $128.5 million in cash on hand, versus $16.3 million for the DNC. FORMER DSA MEMBER ALLEGES COMMUNISTS HAVE ‘CAPTURED’ SOCIALIST GROUP, WARNS DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS NEXT Additionally, across the three major Republican committees and two affiliated super PACs, Republicans reported $657 million — nearly double the $334 million held by comparable Democratic groups. President Trump’s super PAC alone has more than $400 million. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Ultimately, Democrats have a genuine chance to retake the Senate, a remarkable achievement just two years after their 2024 across-the-board defeat. The 2026 Senate map had been considered favorable to Republicans, but, according to the polls, it’s Democrats who have the momentum. That Democratic candidates would be leading in Senate races in states like Alaska and Texas would have been inconceivable not long ago. However, the midterms are by no means a foregone conclusion, and a polling lead two months before Election Day is not the same as winning the election. Democrats’ razor-thin margins in the majority of the states they need, lingering concerns over candidate quality and the DSA’s impact, as well as Republicans’ massive financial advantage, mean it is by no means clear that the Senate will flip. Carly Cooperman is CEO of Schoen Cooperman Research. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DOUG SCHOEN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa53ec575342cf4db857f26 Flagstaff Event Almanac for September 12 te 2026-09-12T12:00:05.582Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for September 12 Sept 12 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5356775342cf4db857d3f Trump says he would 'love' to see Ireland unified as one nation te 2026-09-12T11:20:07.205Z Trump says he would 'love' to see Ireland unified as one nation President Donald Trump said Saturday during a trip to Ireland that he would love to see the country unified. The Republic of Ireland has been an independent nation since 1922, while Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom since it's creation in 1921. "I don't want to cause any problems, but I will tell you, I'd love to see it unified. I have friends on both sides, great people. They're Irish people. How can they be bad, right?" Trump said while on stage with Taoiseach Micheál Martin. "I'd like to see a unified country. I think it would be a great feather in everybody's cap if that happened. It's going to happen eventually." He added that the U.K. "will have something to say about it obviously," but reiterated that unification would be a "great thing." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5331075342cf4db857ccf New York City Council pushes bill to take press passes away from 'Mangionistas' te 2026-09-12T11:10:08.807Z New York City Council pushes bill to take press passes away from 'Mangionistas' The New York City Council is considering a bill that would make it easier to strip official press passes away from people who abuse them or use them for non-journalistic purposes. "We are introducing a bill today, sponsored by Councilmember Banks that will make reforms to press credentials to solve the problem of the Luigi Mangione fangirl, if you will," City Council Speaker Julie Menin told FOX 5 New York's "Good Day New York" Thursday morning. "These fangirls, who are not journalists, are showing up at the trial with press credentials that the City of New York is giving to them." A trio of Mangione supporters drew national attention in May after showing off their city-issued press passes to the New York Post outside the courthouse on the day of one of the assassin's hearings. MANHATTAN DA'S OFFICE SAYS LUIGI MANGIONE DEFENSE SPREAD FALSE CLAIMS ABOUT MURDER TRIAL MEDIA PLAN "F--- Brian Thompson," one young woman, identified as Ashley Rojas, told the paper, referring to the UnitedHealthcare CEO Mangione killed in December 2024. "That’s all I want to say. F--- Brian Thompson. F--- his mom."  Another, Lena Weissbrot, appeared to justify the assassination by claiming that Thompson "was responsible for more deaths than Usama bin Laden," the Al Qaeda leader and mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks. LUIGI MANGIONE JUDGE SAYS JURORS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS AFTER THREATS AND HARASSMENT OF WITNESSES New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani later told reporters that "those three individuals should not have received press passes." Now, the City Council is looking to streamline the process to take them away. MANGIONE LAWYERS SAY MEDIA LIMITS AT MURDER TRIAL ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL, FEAR COURT WILL 'HAND-PICK' PRESS FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The bill, introduced Thursday and co-sponsored by council members Chris Banks, Carmen De La Rosa and Inna Vernikov, would give the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) authority to suspend or revoke a press pass if the "preponderance of the evidence" shows it's justified. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE That lowers the threshold from current rules, which require "clear and convincing evidence" to justify taking away press passes. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "We want them to reform their practices so it's really journalists, legitimate journalists, who should be getting the press credentials," Menin, who used to be MOME's commissioner, said in the FOX 5 interview. GOT A TIP? Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges earlier this year, and his legal team is fighting to have New York state-level charges dismissed on double jeopardy grounds. LUIGI MANGIONE'S NEW YORK MURDER TRIAL ADJOURNED UNTIL DECEMBER OVER DOUBLE JEOPARDY CONCERNS LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He killed Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two from Minnesota, on a Manhattan sidewalk on Dec. 5, 2024. Surveillance video shows Mangione sneak up on him from behind and open fire with a silenced handgun, before fleeing on a bicycle. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He made his way to a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where police arrested him after customers and restaurant workers recognized him from a wanted poster. Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5331075342cf4db857cc6 Why Erika Kirk’s forgiveness matters te 2026-09-12T11:10:08.119Z Why Erika Kirk’s forgiveness matters Author William P. Young’s new book "Return to the Shack" centers on the power of forgiveness, and he praised Erika Kirk for presenting a strong display of it last year. Young’s novel "The Shack" tells the story of a father’s healing process after his daughter was kidnapped and killed on a camping trip. The grieving dad, Mack, receives a mysterious letter from God asking him to come to a shack, where he meets an unorthodox Holy Trinity. While considered controversial by some religious readers, the story largely resonated with audiences and was turned into a motion picture in 2017.  Young's sequel focuses on forgiveness as Mack comes face-to-face with his daughter’s killer as he is given a more humanized storyline. "I think we need to make a distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation," Young told Fox News Digital. "Forgiveness is for the sake of the one who's been harmed, so that you can continue to live your life without the specter of what's on your shoulders. And I mean, you can forgive someone and never trust them again. Reconciliation is the slow, arduous, painful process of learning how to trust. Or taking the risk that you might become trustworthy if you've done the harm. So, reconciliation is for the sake of the perpetrator, much more than forgiveness is." ‘THE SHACK’ AUTHOR EXPECTS MORE CHRISTIAN CRITICISM WITH SEQUEL, BUT WILL TAKE IT IN STRIDE Making peace is essential, he said. "Otherwise, you're going to live with a corpse of an event or a situation or some human being who may be dead," he continued. "A lot of abuse was done to us by people who no longer are alive. And if we can't let them go, which is the idea of forgiveness, is that we move our hands from around their throat so that we may hold something other than their throat, like life. And it becomes essential. Otherwise, we're poisoning all the relationships around us." Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, shocked many Americans when she publicly forgave the man accused of assassinating her husband last year. Kirk was killed while speaking at a Turning Point USA event one year ago at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.  "Our Savior said, 'Father, forgive them, for they not know what they do,'" Erika said at her husband's memorial service. "That young man … I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it's what Charlie would do." Young found it a very powerful example of the message he’s trying to convey. ERIKA KIRK FORGIVES HUSBAND'S KILLER AT MEMORIAL SERVICE: ‘IT’S WHAT CHARLIE WOULD DO' "And I think that's what Erika was doing, saying, ‘I'm not going to let what you have done to own me,'" the author said. "I'm not going to enter the same prison that you are now in,’ metaphorically, of course."  "And so, in terms of the human journey, we have this — same with every guy on death row — they don't have, in the deepest places of their heart, a desire to be harmful or to be non-truth tellers or to be unkind," Young continued. "They're human beings and that raises a question is why should that be the deepest places of movement towards a wholeness of what it means to be human by saying, ‘I want to do the work, what it takes to not be addicted. To be a truth-teller, to be someone who is kind and caring.’"  "And part of that is the underlying belief that love is actually more powerful than violence, or love is more powerful than harm," he added.  ERIKA KIRK URGES CONSERVATIVE STUDENTS NOT TO BACK DOWN IN FIRST SCHOOL YEAR SINCE CHARLIE'S ASSASSINATION ‘THE SHACK’ AUTHOR EXPECTS MORE CHRISTIAN CRITICISM WITH SEQUEL, BUT WILL TAKE IT IN STRIDE Young said that is often not the reality and not everyone takes the route Kirk took. "And we live in a world where it seems like violence is really the power," he said. "In word, thought, or deed, whether we're using it in words online, or we're perpetrating it to the person in front of us, or we're gossiping about someone in order to give ourselves a boost and them a detraction. Love is more powerful, and that's my statement. You know, that's, I'm solidly convinced that it is, because it actually changes things." Young couldn’t discuss the art of making amends without reflecting on his own years-long journey to forgive his father. "Violence doesn't change any things," he said. "It only adds to the violence that already exists. And, you know, my dad was an abusive man when I was growing up. And if I thought that treating him with violence was going to be a resolution, I would have been absolutely blind and ignorant." "It's not violence," Young added. "It's care. It's love. It's listening. It's that people shouldn't take a timeout, and the state offers one if you don't adhere to the rules. But even then, I think that love, God, meets us where we're at and begins to move us in a direction toward our wholeness so that we can learn to love others, and we can learn to love ourselves, and that produces incredible outcomes that would not be available otherwise." "Return to the Shack: A Journey into Redemption" will be released in October. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5250175342cf4db857a43 Omos annihilates Rey Mysterio after winning Triplemania 34 match, getting reinstated to AAA roster te 2026-09-12T10:10:09.121Z Omos annihilates Rey Mysterio after winning Triplemania 34 match, getting reinstated to AAA roster Omos was confident going into his match against Rey Mysterio at Triplemania 34 Night 1 and had every reason to be. He stood nearly two feet taller than the WWE legend, and if he pulled off the win, he would be reinstated to the AAA roster. Well, Omos won the match and then some. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK Omos picked up the victory against Mysterio, despite the WWE Hall of Famer giving him a run for his money toward the end of the match. Mysterio hit multiple 619s, a West Coast Pop and then a splash from the top rope. It was nearly in the bag for Mysterio – until it wasn’t. After multiple bearhugs, Omos chokeslammed Mysterio and pinned him for the win. But Omos was far from finished. He put the hurt on Mysterio after the fight and continued to lay the smackdown on his opponent even after the bell rang. Just when the crowd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas thought the match was finished, Omos walked back to the ring while Dominik Mysterio took out El Grande Americano. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Officials were loading Mysterio onto a backboard ahead of putting him on a stretcher. Omos saw this as an opportunity to put an exclamation point on the victory. He picked Mysterio up while the Lucha legend was strapped in and slammed him through the announcer table. The crowd booed Omos and Dominik Mysterio heavily as they finally walked to the backstage area. It seemed to be a dark omen of things to come for Rey Mysterio and El Grande Americano. Dominik Mysterio will defend the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano on Night 2 of Triplemania 34. The event will take place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday night. The card will kick off at 10 p.m. ET and can be seen on YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5250075342cf4db857a3a Deprogrammed: The 'radical perspective change' that led this transgender atheist to Jesus te 2026-09-12T10:10:08.497Z Deprogrammed: The 'radical perspective change' that led this transgender atheist to Jesus Sitting in the comfort of her sunlit white room, adorned with gold jewelry sits Haley Furst, a woman who identified as a transgender, atheist man who supported communism for several years before rekindling her belief in Jesus Christ. "I believed in anarchal communism, I was an atheist for a moment of my life, and I really believed in whatever the furthest left-leaning political stance one could possibly take, [even from] abortion all the way up until the point of giving birth," Furst told Fox News Digital. "I really just had a radical perspective change where now… I believe in biblical values and everything that entails and what that looks like," she continued. BLUE STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCUSED OF DEFYING SUPREME COURT, HIDING GENDER TRANSITIONS FROM PARENTS Furst, who grew up in Alberta, Canada, which she described as "the most right-wing" and "conservative leaning" province within the country, detailed the "culture shock" she experienced within her own homeland. "Growing up in a Christian home and having gone to a private Christian school up until high school - first going into that Canadian public high school was very [much a] culture shock… Gender liberation, sexual liberation, [was] a huge topic of conversation at the time [and] what we call GSAs, that's Gay Straight Alliance clubs, within schools," she added. "It was very interesting going from a school where none of those things were discussed, and if they were discussed, it was from a healthy standpoint of, you know, this is what's age-appropriate to talk with teenagers about into a public school. Where [now] this [was] not only talked about in almost every class, but these conversations are had with adult teachers and underage students," Furst continued. PRISHA MOSELY: AS A DETRANSITIONER AND MOM, I KNOW WHAT GENDER IDEOLOGY STOLE FROM ME As for how this affected her life, she revealed that it led to "about five or six years" during which she "identified as a transgender man." "I was born a female… but for five or six years I presented as a male [and] took male hormones so that I could appear as a man. I had one transitional surgery and that looked [like] a hysterectomy, where they took my uterus and one of my ovaries," she said. Furst said that a coworker who read Romans 8:38 to her was the catalyst for her reignited faith in God that dismantled the worldview she once defended. Romans 8:38-39 reads, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." NEW STUDY REVEALS THE SINGLE MOST CRITICAL FACTOR IN WHETHER CHILDREN KEEP THEIR FAITH INTO ADULTHOOD "I had gone home and continued to wrestle with that and by myself alone in my bedroom I said…I'm just going to pray and see what happens, and I highly doubt that Jesus would still want me, but I'm going to do that anyway," Furst continued. "It was a slow heart work, but now I get to come as the woman that I am today, because it was [a] slow and steady journey of [my] relationship with Jesus," she relayed. Furst went on to detail her changed perspective on adults who "share about their sexual identity with children", citing that she is "very critical" of those who choose to have those conversations with those who are underage – especially since she claims early exposure to those conversations were "slowly manipulating her" into struggling with an identity that she never had before. Furst went on to detail her changed perspective on adults who "share about their sexual identity with children," saying she is "very critical" of those who choose to have those conversations with minors — especially since she said early exposure to those conversations was "slowly manipulating her" into struggling with an identity that she never had before. DOJ INVESTIGATES ILLINOIS SCHOOLS OVER SECRET GENDER TRANSITIONS, IDEOLOGY "As someone who had an early childhood where those conversations were very healthy and they were age-appropriate to then going into my teenage years where, at my public Canadian high school it was so talked about in such in-depth detail, you can very much see how that's actually damaging," Furst shared. "There is so much talk, way more talk with children about sexual identity than there ever was in past years where we're having conversations way younger than it needs to be. And I think that parents have [a] very interesting sort of situation now of, how do you navigate keeping your child innocent in a world that tells them the safest thing is for them to know about all these sexual things from a very young age," she stated. "If someone wants to be asking specific details about same-sex sexual actions, I don't think that is age-appropriate for a 13-year-old, 14-year-old. And I also really don't think that that conversation is meant to be had teacher to student. I think that should be reserved for families to decide how they want to approach those conversations and when it's most appropriate for those to be had," Furst said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa524ff75342cf4db857a31 Lindsay Clancy DA rarely does plea deals, but her case could be the 'exception,' veteran attorney says te 2026-09-12T10:10:07.917Z Lindsay Clancy DA rarely does plea deals, but her case could be the 'exception,' veteran attorney says If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Plymouth County district attorney prosecuting Lindsay Clancy is known for rarely cutting deals, but a veteran defense attorney who has worked alongside him says her case may be the "exception." Clancy, 36, faced three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her children — Cora, Dawson and Callan, all under age 6 — who were found strangled at the family's home in January 2023. LINDSAY CLANCY MISTRIAL DECLARED AFTER JURY DEADLOCKS IN KILLINGS OF HER THREE CHILDREN The future of Clancy's murder case is unclear after Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial on Friday, Sept. 4, after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict, ending in an alleged 11-1 divide. Boston-based criminal defense attorney Peter Elikann, who has experience working against the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office, told Fox News Digital that the office is known for its reluctance to negotiate. SOCIAL MEDIA IS LINDSAY CLANCY WILD CARD THAT COULD TILT POTENTIAL RETRIAL TO THE DEFENSE, RETIRED JUDGE SAYS "Normally, the reputation of the Plymouth County DA's office is that they don't like to do deals as much as other district attorney's offices do, that they will push a case to trial even if it's not their strongest case," Elikann said. "This very well could be an exception." Elikann said it has become "conventional wisdom" that it's "unlikely that you'll ever get 12 jurors to agree that she committed first-degree murder." PATRICK CLANCY SPEAKS OUT AFTER HUNG JURY IN LINDSAY CLANCY CASE, ADDRESSES PROSPECT OF ANOTHER TRIAL "It would make sense that as a win-win situation that the DA's office puts their head together with the defense counsel and they try to work out some sort of compromise that they can both live with," he added. Elikann said Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz likely realizes it's going to be an uphill battle to secure a murder conviction at a potential retrial. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Different juries can differ. But that might be an indication that it's going to be really rough to get 12 people to find her guilty of first-degree murder. Therefore, it would be something that they would mull over. Why have another trial if the likelihood of getting a conviction would be considered so minimal by a lot of people?" Elikann said. Nick Dargie, one of the jurors, told ABC News the holdout juror refused to explain how witness testimony helped prove his stance. "There was several times I would ask him to show us evidence or, you know, describe a witness testimony that helped to prove what he was saying, and ... he couldn't," Dargie said. "There wasn't a single piece of evidence or witness testimony that he used to prove why he was thinking the way he was, which is why we ultimately sent in that note." Cruz, who has not decided whether to retry Clancy, said after the mistrial: "There will be no decisions made today regarding that." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "I'm going to be meeting with our team, and we will address this case further at the appropriate time and in the context of an official court proceeding," Cruz said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Clancy's attorney, Kevin Reddington, said he hopes the two sides can "work something out" when asked about a possible plea agreement on Tuesday during a "Good Morning America" interview. Reddington filed a motion on Wednesday asking Sullivan to enter a finding of not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility on each charge. He wants the motion to be heard at a hearing on Sept. 29. "A hung jury is not a verdict; jeopardy does not terminate on a hung jury, and a mistrial ordinarily permits retrial," Reddington conceded in the filing.  He argued that 11 of the 12 jurors "applied the reasonable doubt standard," concluding that the prosecutors hadn't proven that Clancy was criminally responsible. The lone holdout on the jury, according to the motion and other jurors, allegedly ignored doubts he had and wanted a guilty verdict. SEND US A TIP "I‘m willing to listen to Tim. I‘ve known Tim for 30 years. He‘s a very hard charging prosecutor," Reddington said, referring to Cruz. "I hope, however, after sitting through this trial and seeing the evidence that was presented from the government as well as from the defense, that he would revisit that issue and hopefully would be able to work something out that would be acceptable to both sides." TRUMP WEIGHS IN ON LINDSAY CLANCY MURDER TRIAL DUBBED 'KANGAROO COURT' BY GOP LEADERS WATCH: Retired Mass. judge doubts prosecutors will deal in Lindsay Clancy case, despite calling it a 'good idea' Retired Massachusetts Superior Judge Jack Lu told Fox News Digital while he thinks a plea deal is a "good idea" and would be in the public's "interest," he doesn't think prosecutors would agree. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I predict that the prosecutor's office will approach this the same way, at least as the charges are concerned, as they did for trial number one, seeking a conviction of first-degree murder. There is some possibility that they'll reduce the charges, and that would, that could happen, but I wouldn't be predicting that," Lu said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "I think it's the honest philosophical point of view of the prosecutor in this case that this individual should be convicted of first-degree murder," he added. Fox News Digital reached out to Cruz's office for comment. Clancy is due back in court on Sept. 29 for a status hearing, where more information about the future of her case may be revealed. Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa524ff75342cf4db857a28 Pennsylvania lawmaker suggests Trump should rename Lake Erie to 'Lake Pennsylvania' te 2026-09-12T10:10:07.273Z Pennsylvania lawmaker suggests Trump should rename Lake Erie to 'Lake Pennsylvania' Pennsylvania state Rep. David Maloney, a Republican, is asking President Donald Trump to rename Lake Erie to "Lake Pennsylvania" following similar renaming efforts by the president. Maloney is preparing a resolution calling on Trump, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and lawmakers on Capitol Hill to take steps to rename Lake Erie to "Lake Pennsylvania," arguing that the change is needed to reflect the lake’s modern identity. "This is Pennsylvania’s only Great Lake. Its modern economy and identity are increasingly tied to the boaters, anglers, families and tourists who come to enjoy it," Maloney said in a statement. "Ohio has plenty of shoreline. New York already has two Great Lakes. Canada has four others." NEW YORK GOV HOCHUL REJECTS TRUMP'S 'LAKE AMERICA' RENAMING WITH BLUNT MESSAGE "Pennsylvania has one. Let’s call it Lake Pennsylvania!" he added. Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes by volume as well as the shallowest, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The lake has about 12 million people in its watershed, with 10.5 million people in the U.S. and 1.9 million people in Canada. This comes after Trump signed an executive order last month to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a rebranding that Canada does not recognize and has firmly rejected. "We know that America is changing. Their trading relationships, their foreign policies, their national monuments, their hydronyms. Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario — then, now and always," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement. SOUTH PARK CREATORS MOCK TRUMP'S LAKE ONTARIO RENAME AND COMPANY COMPLIANCE IN MOCK STATEMENT The renaming only applies to the U.S. federal government, meaning Canada, other international bodies and U.S. states are not forced to acknowledge the change. But both Apple Maps and Google Maps changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" for U.S. users following Trump's executive order. The president has also suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America," prompting several of the state’s Democratic lawmakers to call on Apple and Google to publicly commit to keeping the state's current name on their respective maps applications. Trump has also floated the idea of renaming the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. On his first day back in office in January 2025, Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," but, similar to the Lake Ontario rebranding, the order only applies to the U.S. federal government and does not bind Mexico, other international bodies or private entities. Apple Maps and Google Maps also adopted this change for users in the U.S., implementing the update using a region-based approach tailored to the location of the user's device. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522af75342cf4db8579a1 Itzhak Ezratti and GL Homes Continue Partnership with Feeding South Florida to Combat Hunger Statewide te 2026-09-12T10:00:15.685Z Itzhak Ezratti and GL Homes Continue Partnership with Feeding South Florida to Combat Hunger Statewide Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522ae75342cf4db857998 Frost & Sullivan presents the “Global Gene Therapy Crdmo Technology Innovation Leadership Award” to PackGene Biotech Inc. te 2026-09-12T10:00:14.924Z Frost & Sullivan presents the “Global Gene Therapy Crdmo Technology Innovation Leadership Award” to PackGene Biotech Inc. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522ae75342cf4db85798f Frost & Sullivan presents the “Global Gene Therapy Crdmo Technology Innovation Leadership Award” to PackGene Biotech Inc. te 2026-09-12T10:00:14.140Z Frost & Sullivan presents the “Global Gene Therapy Crdmo Technology Innovation Leadership Award” to PackGene Biotech Inc. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522ad75342cf4db857986 MyHives Begins Engineering Validation of BEEKON+ Safety Device, First Shipments Planned for Early 2027 te 2026-09-12T10:00:13.375Z MyHives Begins Engineering Validation of BEEKON+ Safety Device, First Shipments Planned for Early 2027 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522ac75342cf4db85797d MyHives Begins Engineering Validation of BEEKON+ Safety Device, First Shipments Planned for Early 2027 te 2026-09-12T10:00:12.602Z MyHives Begins Engineering Validation of BEEKON+ Safety Device, First Shipments Planned for Early 2027 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522ab75342cf4db857974 ChauXure Begins New Chapter in Chicago Private Transportation After More Than Two Decades of Service te 2026-09-12T10:00:11.876Z ChauXure Begins New Chapter in Chicago Private Transportation After More Than Two Decades of Service ChauXure (pronounced “Show-Sure”) builds on a legacy of trusted service across executive travel, major sporting events and private transportation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522aa75342cf4db85796b ChauXure Begins New Chapter in Chicago Private Transportation After More Than Two Decades of Service te 2026-09-12T10:00:10.900Z ChauXure Begins New Chapter in Chicago Private Transportation After More Than Two Decades of Service Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522a975342cf4db857962 O’Donnell Solar Marks 20 Years of Family-Owned Solar Installation in the Philadelphia Suburbs, Backed by a Century of Roofing Expertise te 2026-09-12T10:00:09.722Z O’Donnell Solar Marks 20 Years of Family-Owned Solar Installation in the Philadelphia Suburbs, Backed by a Century of Roofing Expertise Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522a875342cf4db857959 O’Donnell Solar Marks 20 Years of Family-Owned Solar Installation in the Philadelphia Suburbs, Backed by a Century of Roofing Expertise te 2026-09-12T10:00:08.675Z O’Donnell Solar Marks 20 Years of Family-Owned Solar Installation in the Philadelphia Suburbs, Backed by a Century of Roofing Expertise Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa522a775342cf4db857950 OKC Roofers Is Changing What Oklahoma City Homeowners Expect From a Roofing Company te 2026-09-12T10:00:07.533Z OKC Roofers Is Changing What Oklahoma City Homeowners Expect From a Roofing Company Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5195175342cf4db8577aa U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Adds $2.67 Trillion In One Year te 2026-09-12T09:20:17.002Z U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Adds $2.67 Trillion In One Year By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, adding more than $2.6 trillion over the past year as federal borrowing and interest costs continue to climb. The Joint Economic Committee released its latest Monthly Debt Update on September 8, showing the total gross national debt stood at $40.10 trillion as of September 3. That represents an increase of $2.67 trillion from approximately $37.43 trillion one year earlier and an increase of $11.68 trillion over the past five years. Of the current debt, approximately $32.42 trillion is held by the public, while another $7.68 trillion consists of intergovernmental debt. Over the past year, the national debt increased at an average rate of approximately $7.35 billion per day, $306.4 million per hour, $5.11 million per minute, and $85,112 per second. The committee calculated that the increase over the past year alone amounts to approximately $7,806 per person and $19,804 per household. The total national debt now equals approximately $117,279 per person or $297,522 per household. If the average daily rate of debt growth recorded over the past three years continues, the committee projects the national debt will reach $41 trillion around January 16, 2027. At that pace, the federal government would add roughly another $1 trillion to the debt every 151 days. As of Sept 03, total gross national debt is $40.10T. Relative to 1yr ago, total gross national debt is $2.67T higher; relative to 5yrs ago, it is $11.68T higher. Over the past year, the rate of increase averaged $7.35B/day, $306.40M/hour, $5.11M/minute, or $85,111.72/second.… — Joint Economic Committee Republicans (@JECRepublicans) September 8, 2026 The report also highlighted the growing cost of servicing the debt as interest rates remain substantially higher than they were several years ago. As of August, the average interest rate on the federal government’s marketable debt stood at 3.475% compared with 3.415% one year earlier and 1.458% five years ago. Higher rates increase the government’s borrowing costs as existing securities mature and the Treasury issues new debt. The Congressional Budget Office forecasts net interest will account for 13.95% of federal outlays in Fiscal Year 2026, rising to 14.25% in Fiscal Year 2027, and 14.94% in Fiscal Year 2028. The federal government also paid approximately $294.76 billion in interest to trust funds during the previous 12 months, averaging $24.56 billion per month. Treasury notes continue to make up the largest portion of publicly held debt. As of August, approximately $16.21 trillion, or 50.02% is held in notes, while $7.25 trillion is in Treasury bills and $5.51 trillion is in bonds. Another $3.44 trillion is held in other securities. About 33% of publicly held marketable debt is expected to mature within 12 months, according to the most recent data from the third quarter of FY26. The average maturity of the debt stood at 71 months as of June compared with 72 months a year earlier and 69 months in June 2021. Despite the growing debt load, Treasury auctions continue to show demand for U.S. government securities. As of August, the bid-to-cover ratio stood at 2.97 for four-week Treasury bills, 2.53 for 10-year notes, and 2.39 for 30-year bonds. A ratio of 2 or higher is generally considered an indication of strong demand. The latest figures come as federal policymakers face the combination of a rapidly growing debt burden, elevated borrowing costs, and a significant portion of existing debt scheduled to mature in the near future. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Adds $2.67 Trillion In One Year first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5194f75342cf4db8577a1 Pima County Resurrects COVID-Era Eviction Legal Services Program With New Federal Funds te 2026-09-12T09:20:15.458Z Pima County Resurrects COVID-Era Eviction Legal Services Program With New Federal Funds By Staff Reporter | Pima County and the city of Tucson have entered an agreement to use nearly $1 million in federal funds to provide legal services to those facing evictions. The council approved the initiative as part of the consent agenda during their regular meeting on Wednesday. Up to 250 households at risk of eviction may receive legal services through Pima County’s Emergency Eviction Legal Services (EELS) as set forth by an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County. The agreement has a retroactive start date of July 1, 2026. EELS will rely on $976,399 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Those funds may also cover short-term financial assistance and utility assistance, with the county targeting four neighborhoods with high concentrations of manufactured housing when allocating the funds. These HUD funds are part of a larger $11.5 million Community Development Block Grant awarded to the city of Tucson through the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE), a program launched in December 2024 under the Biden-Harris administration.  While HUD primarily marketed the PRICE program as financial assistance for manufactured housing repair and accessibility, the agency also allowed for funds to go to other services like eviction prevention, housing counseling, and planning activities for transitioning to resident-managed communities. HUD awarded a total of $225 million to 17 applicants, including the city of Tucson, in an announcement last April. EELS began in March 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pima County Board of Supervisors ordered allocation of federal pandemic relief funds to provide free legal services to residents facing eviction.  Per its latest report covering fiscal years 2022-2023, Pima County EELS reported providing services to 6,000 households from 2021 through 2023: 2,048 residents received free legal services and 2,308 rent-assistance payments were made to landlords.  Pima County EELS exhausted its pandemic-relief funds in 2024. With the HUD grant, Pima County has replenished the EELS coffers with more federal funding of a different sort.  According to the intergovernmental agreement establishing the resurrected version of EELS, Pima County will submit a monthly invoice for reimbursement of costs containing a summary report of expenditures by budget line item.  As reported last month, the city of Phoenix is also exploring pathways to continue with their provision of free legal services to residents facing eviction. The city has so far relied on approximately $1.2 million in federal pandemic funds to pilot the Eviction Legal Services program, which is anticipated to continue through June 2027.  The city has also been distributing $3 million in emergency financial assistance since earlier this summer. Certain residents are eligible to receive up to $2,500, which may be spent on a variety of “needs” that city staff loosely define as anything from utilities, rent, and transportation to continuing education or work credentials.  Other counties currently provide similar eviction prevention services rooted in financial aid: Coconino, Gila, and Maricopa counties provide programs to provide funding help for rent and utilities. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Pima County Resurrects COVID-Era Eviction Legal Services Program With New Federal Funds first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa5194d75342cf4db857798 Fontes Promotes New Election ‘Misinformation’ Website Amid Disputes Over His Claims te 2026-09-12T09:20:13.849Z Fontes Promotes New Election ‘Misinformation’ Website Amid Disputes Over His Claims By Staff Reporter | The secretary of state’s office is promoting a website newly launched this year aiming to debunk misinformation concerning Arizona elections. Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who has earned a reputation for dispensing misinformation himself, launched the website, arizona.vote, earlier this year ahead of the primary election. The secretary of state’s office also maintains social media accounts on X, Instagram, and Threads. On these three platforms, the office is posting election-related information aimed at “misinformation inoculation” as part of a new campaign. Fontes told Capitol Media Services that some among the election systems skeptics and critics are acting based on bad intentions, and not out of genuine concern for election integrity.  “The problem is there are people out there who are motivated to sow distrust even if the little issue that might pop up is minor and easily explained,” said Fontes. “Their goal is to capitalize on mistrust. And our goal is to make sure the public is inoculated against the potential mistrust.” Fontes’ representation of critical election-related issues has been contested and, in some cases, overruled in court. Last month, the Maricopa County Superior Court separately ruled that Fontes’ proposed ballot language for Propositions 212 and 145 had violated the law. In both cases, the court found that Fontes’ writing would have misled voters on critical decisions impacting school choice. The secretary of state stated that the new website offers more than just misinformation debunking, but the remainder of the content only offers links to external webpages on voter registration and verification, ballot tracking, and information on voting and election deadlines.  Since taking office, Fontes has worked to defeat narratives advanced by election skeptics and critics, mainly coming from the Republican Party.  Last month, President Donald Trump issued an address to the nation in which he announced the declassification of documents purportedly revealing “shocking vulnerabilities” opening up the nation’s election infrastructure to hacking and foreign interference. Trump also alleged that members of “the deep state” worked to suppress both public and elected official knowledge of election meddling.  These documents were released by the White House Government Transparency Task Force. In part, the document dump revealed intelligence community assessments that the interference from foreign adversaries had the potential to alter data to prevent voting, delay voting on election day, or force voters to use provisional ballots.  Fontes immediately countered with a statement defending the integrity of Arizona’s election system, and challenged the Trump administration to share what, if any, credible evidence of criminal activity or unlawful voting in Arizona it had found.  “Arizona has some of the strongest election laws in the nation,” said Fontes. “We verify voter eligibility, enforce voter identification requirements, maintain clean voter rolls, protect voters’ personal information, and conduct transparent, auditable elections in partnership with our county recorders.” Fontes has also defended the practice of mail-in voting. A whistleblower recently alleged that USPS has begun work to implement Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting in spite of a preliminary federal injunction. Fontes filed a declaration in California’s case challenging Trump’s executive order, citing the prevalence of mail voting in the state. Approximately 80% of registered voters receive a mail ballot according to the secretary of state’s latest count.    Along with voicing his opposition to Republican-led election reforms in his official capacity, Fontes has also positioned himself within his reelection campaign as a defender of Arizona elections against skeptics and critics.  Fontes is defending his seat from his opponent, Republican lawmaker Alexander Kolodin, whose is responsible for legislation that is credited for vastly improving the election process this year. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. 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On Sept. 10, Tim La Sota, the attorney for Lombardo and Collier, filed the lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court, although the text of the complaint says the events described in it happened in Cochise County.  “Defendants are trying to bully and intimidate Plaintiffs into effectively dropping their campaigns, campaigns the Commission disapproves of, by depriving them of Commission funding, or threatening to subject each to hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in repayment obligations,” the lawsuit alleges. 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And all of them said that they were certain they never gave any of the candidates $5 to help them qualify for public funding. The Mirror found that thousands of donors were listed as contributing $5 to all three campaigns on the same days, while hundreds of them had never made a contribution to any other candidate, according to campaign finance reports.  Collins told the Clean Elections Commission during an Aug. 27 meeting that the Mirror’s reporting confirmed what he had discovered so far in his own investigation.  Additionally, Collins found that the candidates’ bank accounts showed lump sum deposits equal to the total $5 contributions they said they obtained. For Lombardo and Collier, those deposits were made the same day they applied to receive Clean Elections funding; Neely applied several days after making his deposit. All of the candidates said they had collected the contributions in $5 cash increments over the course of months, but didn’t deposit any of it until months later.  On Aug. 27, the commission instructed Collins to finish his investigation and to issue his recommendation for or against repayment, and the repayment amount, by as soon as Sept. 24 and no later than Oct. 29.   In the lawsuit, Lombardo and Collier asked the court to block the Clean Elections Commission from “decertifying” them and ordering them to pay back millions in public campaign funding, saying that it didn’t have the legal authority to do so.  And they argued that only the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office had the authority to approve or deny funding, based on checks of the candidates’ $5 donations and accompanying information made by the county recorders. The county recorders notify the Secretary of State’s Office about contributor signatures that don’t match the voter’s file, but neither the recorders nor the secretary of state contact the contributors directly to confirm they made the donations.  “The Commission has nothing to do with the process for certifying a candidate’s qualification for funding under the (Clean Elections Act),” La Sota wrote. “The Commission is without power to subsequently declare, months after the Secretary of State’s certification has been completed, that a candidate should not have qualified for Clean Elections funding in the first instance and must repay their funds back to the Commission.” A 2001 legal opinion from then-Arizona Attorney General Janet Napolitano found that the secretary of state has authority to approve or deny Clean Elections funding based on whether candidates submitted enough $5 contribution slips that are signed, dated and correspond with the information of a registered voter.  “If funding is to be approved or denied for some other reason, however, the Commission would make that determination under its general enforcement power,” she wrote.  Napolitano’s opinion did not specifically address which entity had the authority to claw back the money if the contributions and the accompanying documentation were later found to be fraudulent.  La Sota also asked the court to block Collins and the Clean Elections Commission from “continued violations of Plaintiffs’ free speech rights in the form of bullying and intimidation of the Plaintiffs into silencing themselves and effectively suspending their campaigns.”  He wrote that, because “campaign expenditures are treated as core political speech,” the Clean Elections Commission has violated Lombardo’s and Collier’s free speech rights.  La Sota did not say which actions the commission took or might take specifically that would violate the candidates’ rights to free speech.  “Restrictions that burden spending for political speech, whether candidate spending or independent spending, get strict scrutiny and usually fail,” he wrote.  In addition to the investigation into the candidates’ $5 contributions, Collins also told the commission that he believes Lombardo and Collier both violated campaign finance reporting laws that require them to report all subcontractors by name. 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EL-SAYED TORCHED ONLINE AFTER BRUSHING OFF QUESTIONS ABOUT HASAN PIKER CAMPAIGN TIES: ‘WHAT A PAL’ "How in God’s name is Abdul El-Sayed even close to winning this race? The man campaigns with people who say America deserved 9/11. He is a radical Islamist extremist if I’ve ever seen one. And this is who Michigan wants to put in the Senate?" Mannarino wrote. In the past, El-Sayed has made statements noting that he doesn’t share all of the views held by Piker. "But I want to be crystal clear, nobody speaks for this campaign besides me and my campaign spokesperson," El-Sayed said after Piker called Israel a "Jewish ISIS." "And while politicians and pundits try to make this race about a Twitch streamer, we’re going to be talking about gas, groceries, good schools and healthcare. Because that’s what Michiganders keep asking about." Chuck Ross, an investigative reporter with the Washington Free Beacon, noted that El-Sayed’s post didn’t focus on the wars that followed 9/11 — a topic El-Sayed has frequently invoked when speaking about the terror attack. "El-Sayed, reading off a teleprompter, gives a statement about 9/11. This time he sticks to just 9/11 and not the ‘War on Terror’ aftermath that he usually mentions in his 9/11 anniversary posts," Ross wrote. In the past, El-Sayed has held up the War on Terror as an example of military aggression, using it as Israel prepared to strike Gaza back in October 2023. ABDUL EL-SAYED SAYS RALLYING WITH HASAN PIKER DOESN'T MEAN HE ENDORSES 'AMERICA DESERVED 9/11' REMARK "The President’s visit to Israel as it plans a major escalation & invasion of Gaza is already being held up as an endorsement of the violence being unleashed on innocent Palestinians. I can’t help but hear echoes of 9/11. When do we learn that more violence doesn’t fix violence?" El-Sayed wrote. El-Sayed’s campaign did not respond to requests for comment on why he had not made more efforts to disavow Piker. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4986075342cf4db855ea9 Firefighter caught on camera ripping pro-Palestinian agitator in Elmo costume near Ground Zero on 9/11 te 2026-09-12T00:10:08.650Z Firefighter caught on camera ripping pro-Palestinian agitator in Elmo costume near Ground Zero on 9/11 A firefighter in New York City called out a pro-Palestinian agitator wearing an Elmo costume with a Palestinian flag as "anti-American" Friday, not far from where the city’s 9/11 memorial ceremony was taking place at Ground Zero, according to video shot by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and posted to X. "F------ anti-American motherf-----. Go back to f------ Palestine. We don’t want you here," the man yelled to the protester. It was unclear if he was a current or retired firefighter. The man told the protester to also take former President Barack Obama, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with them. MAMDANI DRAWS FURY FROM 9/11 MOURNERS OVER GROUND ZERO APPEARANCE: ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ "Take ‘em all. They’re all no f-----g good!" he yelled. "You’re no f-----g good." After the firefighter walked away from the agitator, someone yelled in the video, "The Jews are committing a genocide." It wasn’t clear if it was one of the protesters who yelled it. "Frustration from Americans attending the 9/11 memorial service a few blocks away is spilling over," TPUSA’s X post said. HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH FLAGS FLY AT ANTI-ISRAEL PROTEST MINUTES AFTER MAMDANI CONDEMNS TERROR PLOT AGAINST JEWS Fox News Digital has reached out to TPUSA for comment. The FDNY told Fox News Digital: "We are aware of the video circulating of someone wearing a uniform having a verbal altercation today. This person appears to be from another fire department and is not and has never been a member of the FDNY." Friday marked 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City; the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and in Pennsylvania. 25 YEARS LATER, 9/11 MEMORIES ENDURE AS NATION GATHERS TO HONOR NEARLY 3,000 LIVES LOST All the living former presidents attended the ceremony at Ground Zero along with Vice President JD Vance. Mamdani, Hochul, and Ocasio-Cortez were also in attendance. President Donald Trump gave a keynote speech at the Pentagon 9/11 ceremony Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa493af75342cf4db855d8b Salsa Brava to close after 40 years; new concept to open at Route 66 location te 2026-09-11T23:50:07.368Z Salsa Brava to close after 40 years; new concept to open at Route 66 location After Salsa Brava's final day on Saturday, the location will be renovated to make space for the Fat Hen. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa493ae75342cf4db855d82 NPA volleyball falls in straight sets to Kingman Academy te 2026-09-11T23:50:06.335Z NPA volleyball falls in straight sets to Kingman Academy The Spartans dropped their match against the Kingman Academy Tigers on Wednesday as part of a home and road stretch in back to back days. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa493ad75342cf4db855d79 NAU ROUNDUP: Swimming and diving announces loaded 2026-27 schedule te 2026-09-11T23:50:05.314Z NAU ROUNDUP: Swimming and diving announces loaded 2026-27 schedule Swimming and diving begins its season on Sept. 18 in Flagstaff with the annual Pentathlon followed by the Blue vs. Gold meet on Oct. 2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa493ac75342cf4db855d70 Flagstaff minimum wage increasing another 60 cents to $18.95 in 2027 te 2026-09-11T23:50:04.172Z Flagstaff minimum wage increasing another 60 cents to $18.95 in 2027 The 65-cent rise for 2027 is the largest since 2022's minimum wage jumped from $15.50 to $16.80 in 2023 for untipped workers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4915975342cf4db855d38 Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Lindsay Clancy jurors, Bryan Kohberger's legal move, Menendez brothers hearing te 2026-09-11T23:40:09.034Z Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Lindsay Clancy jurors, Bryan Kohberger's legal move, Menendez brothers hearing SOLO DISSENT: Lone holdout juror in Clancy trial was only Black person on the jury: report FAMILY FRACTURE: Clancy's lawyer reveals how she feels about ex-Patrick as theories fly NO BUDGING: Clancy's attorney reveals his next move after the 11-1 mistrial split LEGAL GAMBIT: Attorney Kevin Reddington lays out endgame after explosive mistrial SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER MADNESS OR METHOD? 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New tapes reveal what may have sparked Sharon Tate murders Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4915775342cf4db855d21 Tempe Healing Field returns for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 te 2026-09-11T23:40:07.980Z Tempe Healing Field returns for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. TEMPE – Nearly 3,000 flags were placed on the Tempe Beach Park lawn Sept. 10 for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Each flag represented one of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.  Michael Whitaker brought the idea of the Healing Field to local Exchange Clubs in 2004 as a fundraiser after attending a presentation about the Healing Field program, according to Tempehealingfield.org. That idea grew to an annual event where groups including the ASU ROTC, Exchange Clubs all over the Valley and Tempe fire and police departments participate.  Each flag represents a life lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. A card is attached to each flag so that visitors to the memorial can learn about those who died in the attacks. (Photo by Cloe Bolen/Cronkite News) This year’s Healing Field theme was “We Will Never Forget.”   Each flag has a card attached that includes the name, age and a short biography for every individual who perished in the attack. The flags surrounding the lawn were tied with yellow ribbon to represent first responders lost on 9/11. Additions to the flags like those that honor first responders have occurred over time as the Healing Field Committee added something unique each year.  Sky blue ribbons are placed on flags to represent the air crews lost on 9/11. Pins with airline logos are also placed on the ribbons to represent which airline members of the crew were working for that day. (Photo by Cloe Bolen/Cronkite News) Sky blue ribbons are found on flags that honor the 33 flight crew that died. Each of those blue ribbons has a United Airlines or American Airlines pin representing the airline each crew member worked for that day.  Flags represent each life lost in the attack on Sept. 11, 2001. The flags are tagged one by one with a biography tag and ribbon. (Photo by Cloe Bolen/Cronkite News) What started as the opportunity to volunteer for the event grew into a much bigger role for Nick Bastian, who has been the event chair for eight years.  “I don’t even have a loved one that died that day, I just remember first volunteering for this event and thinking that this is really cool,” Bastian said. “After that, I started to get more involved by going to meetings and getting on the planning committee.”  Brady Cochran drives a metal bar into the grass at Tempe Beach Park on Sept. 10, 2026, where volunteers prepare to place flags for the memorial. Cochran is a member of the Arizona State University rugby team and came to volunteer. (Photo by Cloe Bolen/Cronkite News) Set up begins early on Sept. 10 as volunteers hammer metal sleeves into the grass at Tempe Beach Park. Flags are inserted into the metal sleeves, then tagged with biography cards. Finally, additional symbols like boots and ribbons are placed near each flag.   A series of events are hosted at The Healing Field including reading of the victim names, a candlelight vigil, a concert and a 5K run. The flags will be taken down the morning of Sept. 14, and the public is welcome to help. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa48f0175342cf4db855ccf EXCLUSIVE: Pence group knocks Vance plan to pay stay-at-home parents up to $9K per child te 2026-09-11T23:30:09.578Z EXCLUSIVE: Pence group knocks Vance plan to pay stay-at-home parents up to $9K per child A proposal backed by Vice President JD Vance to subsidize stay-at-home parents with up to $9,000 per child annually would invite government intrusion and undermine the initiative's original purpose of encouraging work and independence, according to a group founded by former Vice President Mike Pence. In a one-page document, Advancing American Freedom (AAF) urged conservatives to oppose the plan, which it said would "expose the sanctity of the family to government intrusion, punish work, and create new avenues for fraud." Vance is pushing for the expansion of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), which was created during the Clinton administration to help low-income and working-class families pay for childcare. Currently, the program provides about $9,000 per child annually, with funds typically paid directly to childcare providers. CONSERVATIVES CAN FIGHT THE RISE OF SOCIALISM BY DEFENDING THE AMERICAN FAMILY Under Vance's draft plan, families with a stay-at-home parent earning below state income limits could receive up to $9,000 per child annually. To qualify, a married couple must feature one spouse who stays at home while the other works at least 35 hours a week. Unmarried couples and non-working single parents would not be eligible. "Parenting is the most difficult job in the world. Vice President Vance is right to focus on the family," AAF president Tim Chapman told Fox News Digital. "Unfortunately, as sympathetic groups around the movement have noted, this particular proposal would do more harm than good: opening up the family to government audits, benefit cliffs, dependency and new disincentives to work." AAF looks forward to the continued debate about family policy and the future of the conservative movement, Chapman added. EXCLUSIVE: VIDEO SHOWS MICHIGAN LAWMAKER TOURING DAYCARE IN $1.1M TAXPAYER FUNDING PROBE Currently, roughly 870,000 families — 80% of whom are single parents, predominantly mothers — receive up to $9,000 a year per child, the AAF said. Expanding eligibility to stay-at-home parents, the group warned, could create more competition for already limited resources. The CCDF is already stretched thin, with nearly one-third of states having waitlists, according to AAF. Vance's plan would require an auditable "childcare service," the group said, and could open the door to fraud if not properly monitored. "We generally like these kinds of different creative proposals. There's no job that's more difficult than raising kids," John Shelton, the vice president of policy at AAF, told Fox News Digital. "And so that's a laudable thing, but the devil's in the details." "What should be this opportunity for celebration and excitement could actually end up being this huge setback where you get a $1,000, $5,000 bonus, and suddenly you lose out on access to north of $10,000 depending on how many kids you have," he added. "That's a disincentive to work to kind of grow and get promoted. That is not the kind of conservative ideal for how these programs should work." NEWT GINGRICH: WANT TO REFORM MEDICAID? ACCOUNTABILITY IS THE WAY FORWARD Furthermore, stay-at-home spouses would be penalized for taking on remote, part-time, or gig work, and families could take a financial hit for receiving a raise or promotion at work. "Welfare’s goal is to get people into work and off of welfare," the AAF said. "This proposal would do the opposite." PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY WAS RIGHT: AMERICA MUST PUT BABIES AND MOTHERS FIRST Supporters argue stay-at-home parents should receive financial support on par with families that use subsidized childcare services. "Parents who hand their kids to commercial day care get subsidy payments, while parents who bear the toil, expense, and opportunity cost of raising their kids at home currently get ZERO," Roger Severino, vice president of the Heritage Foundation, wrote on X. "It’s illogical and unjust and this proposal would level the playing field." Shelton praised the Trump administration’s intent, but argued the policy's execution falls short. "I give the administration [an] A for effort, but a C or a D for implementation of what we've seen so far," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and Vance's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa48f0075342cf4db855cc6 NYC firefighter caught on camera ripping pro-Palestinian agitator in Elmo costume near Ground Zero on 9/11 te 2026-09-11T23:30:08.749Z NYC firefighter caught on camera ripping pro-Palestinian agitator in Elmo costume near Ground Zero on 9/11 A New York City firefighter called out a pro-Palestinian agitator wearing an Elmo costume with a Palestinian flag as "anti-American" on Friday, not far from where the city’s 9/11 memorial ceremony was taking place at Ground Zero, according to video shot by Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and posted to X. "F-----g anti-American motherf----r. Go back to f-----g Palestine. We don’t want you here," the man yelled at the protester. It was unclear if he was a current or retired firefighter. The man told the protester to also take former President Barack Obama, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with them. MAMDANI DRAWS FURY FROM 9/11 MOURNERS OVER GROUND ZERO APPEARANCE: ‘DISRESPECTFUL’ "Take ‘em all. They’re all no f-----g good!" he yelled. "You’re no f-----g good." After the firefighter walked away from the agitator, someone could be heard yelling in the video, "The Jews are committing a genocide." It wasn’t clear if it was one of the protesters who yelled it. "Frustration from Americans attending the 9/11 memorial service a few blocks away is spilling over," TPUSA’s X post said. HAMAS, HEZBOLLAH FLAGS FLY AT ANTI-ISRAEL PROTEST MINUTES AFTER MAMDANI CONDEMNS TERROR PLOT AGAINST JEWS Fox News Digital has reached out to FDNY and TPUSA for comment. Friday marked 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and in Pennsylvania. 25 YEARS LATER, 9/11 MEMORIES ENDURE AS NATION GATHERS TO HONOR NEARLY 3,000 LIVES LOST All the living former presidents attended the ceremony at Ground Zero alongside with Vice President JD Vance. Mamdani and Hochul were also in attendance. President Donald Trump gave a keynote speech at the Pentagon 9/11 ceremony on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa48caa75342cf4db855c60 Thirty percent of college students say violence acceptable way to stop speakers on campuses, survey finds te 2026-09-11T23:20:10.860Z Thirty percent of college students say violence acceptable way to stop speakers on campuses, survey finds Thirty percent of college students nationwide believe using violence is an acceptable way to stop a controversial speaker at a campus event, according to a new survey from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Specifically, 3% said it was always acceptable, 12% said it was sometimes acceptable and 16% said it was rarely acceptable to use violence as a means of prohibiting a speaker from appearing on a college campus, according to FIRE's survey. The data comes a year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a college event held by his organization, Turning Point USA, on Sept. 10, 2025, where Kirk was engaging in debate with students. I’M A UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT. OUR PROFESSION SHOULD FINISH WHAT CHARLIE KIRK STARTED FIRE noted in its findings that the percentage has declined from last year. In 2025, 34% of students believed using violence as a protest action was acceptable. However, this year's findings are up 10 points from four years ago, according to FIRE. Seventy percent of students nationwide said in this year's findings that using violence was never acceptable to oppose a speaker. Similarly, 69% of students nationwide believe shouting down a speaker is acceptable, which is down three points from last year. However, the 2026 findings are still up seven points from four years ago. ERIKA KIRK URGES CONSERVATIVE STUDENTS NOT TO BACK DOWN IN FIRST SCHOOL YEAR SINCE CHARLIE'S ASSASSINATION FIRE Data Analyst Chapin Lenthall-Cleary told Fox News Digital in a statement, "We’re pleased that the percentage of students who find it acceptable to answer speech with violence has decreased. But so long as students and outside speakers believe that voicing disagreement or sharing controversial views could get them hurt, speech will remain chilled on campuses." Lenthall-Cleary said FIRE wasn't sure what caused a decline in this year's results with regard to acceptable responses to speakers on campus. "It's possible that students who once believed violence was an acceptable way to stop a campus speech changed their minds after witnessing Charlie Kirk get brutally assassinated for speaking his mind on a campus," he added. "Back in the early 2020s, when we started doing the rankings, liberal students were about twice as accepting of violence as conservative students. Since then, there's been a dramatic rise in acceptance of violence among conservative and moderate students, especially male students," Lenthall-Cleary said. JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE AT A ‘CROSSING POINT’ AS STUDENTS WEIGH ANTISEMITISM RISKS, NEW REPORT SHOWS He continued, "Now, liberal and conservative students are roughly equally accepting of violence. Mercifully, overall support for violence declined slightly this year, but over 30% of students still say it's at least rarely acceptable to use violence to stop a speaker." Kirk was assassinated on the campus of Utah Valley University's campus. FIRE's survey found that the assassination had a lasting effect, both negative and positive, on free speech on UVU's campus. CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM EXTENDS BEYOND STUDENT PROTESTS AND INTO CLASSROOMS, ADL WARNS The organization's rankings also include a comprehensive list of where colleges rank with regard to free speech and expression. FIRE's findings are based on surveys of 62,997 undergraduate students enrolled in four-year degree programs at 262 colleges and universities. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE According to the 2027 College Free Speech Rankings report, the top five schools for free speech are the University of Chicago, Claremont McKenna College, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Michigan Technological University, and Vanderbilt University. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa48ca975342cf4db855c4a Stairway of gratitude: Thousands gather in Glendale to honor first responders in 9/11 Tower Challenge te 2026-09-11T23:20:09.821Z Stairway of gratitude: Thousands gather in Glendale to honor first responders in 9/11 Tower Challenge GLENDALE – One by one they climbed, many with heavy gear and even heavier hearts, up the stairs of State Farm Stadium on Friday. Thousands of Arizonans gathered at the football facility for the 9/11 Tower Challenge to honor first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and to those who continue to serve.  Participants in the 9/11 Tower Challenge climb 2,071 steps inside State Farm Stadium. The 2,071 steps is the same as the Twin Towers’ 110 floors. (Photo by Ethan Holtzinger/Cronkite News) Twenty-five years have passed since the coordinated terrorist attacks that saw two planes crash into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, a third into the Pentagon and a fourth that crashed into a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, after passengers and crew members launched a counterattack. Participants climbed 2,071 steps, the exact number of stairs in each of the Twin Towers. The event was held in memory of the 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers and eight paramedics who died in the line of duty at the World Trade Center.  A 9/11 Tower Challenge first responder participant relaxes inside the State Farm Stadium. Participants in the 9/11 Tower Challenge honored those who died in the attacks 25 years ago. (Photo by Ethan Holtzinger/Cronkite News) Similar events were held around the country, including in Tucson. Although many of the participants were first responders, many others were not, yet they all gathered for a common cause. Participants line up to ring a bell upon completion of the 9/11 Tower Challenge inside the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Photo by Ethan Holtzinger/Cronkite News) Participants in the 9/11 Tower Challenge wear badges of those who died in the attacks 25 years ago. (Photo by Ethan Holtzinger/Cronkite News) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa48ca375342cf4db855c20 Women Special Operations Veterans Remember Their Battles te 2026-09-11T23:20:03.971Z Women Special Operations Veterans Remember Their Battles The only fraternal organization for women special operations veterans held a gala to mark the wars that began 25 years ago. It came as the Pentagon questions women’s roles in the military. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa487fd75342cf4db855b8c Bloodline: Rafa Garcia is fighting for more than just victory at Noche UFC te 2026-09-11T23:00:13.399Z Bloodline: Rafa Garcia is fighting for more than just victory at Noche UFC PHOENIX – When lightweight Rafa Garcia steps into the octagon for Noche UFC on Saturday at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, he’ll be carrying more than a 19-4 record, a three-bout winning streak and the hope of climbing above his current No. 15 ranking. He’ll be carrying the legacy of his extended family at Bloodline Combat Sports, an agency whose name captures the family approach of its co-founders, UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson and longtime manager Kami Safdari, who died of a heart attack on Dec. 22, 2020, at 49 years old. Safdari served as Garcia’s manager up until his passing. When Garcia made his UFC debut in March 2021, he dedicated the milestone fight to Safdari and Garcia’s uncle Dany, who also died in 2020. “I love to represent my people.” Garcia said this week ahead of Noche. Garcia’s Bloodline ties began in 2017 with Swanson, who was watching his own brother, Steve, fight under an organization known as Combate Americas (now Combate Global) in Mexico City. A man cold-approached Swanson and asked if he would be willing to train his son in mixed martial arts, to which Swanson responded: “Just show up.”  That son was Garcia, who did show up. He quit his full-time job as a seed deliverer and traveled an hour and a half to Palm Springs, California to train with Swanson under the watchful eye of Swanson’s then-manager and mentor, Safdari. The two became good friends, and Swanson even invited Garcia to his training camp in New Mexico to prepare for his bout against Brian Ortega in December 2017. “It’s been amazing,” Swanson said about his nine years mentoring Garcia. “He’s literally everyone’s dream. He’s such a hard worker, and he doesn’t say no.” Garcia’s relationship with Swanson has fostered that approach. “Cub is my coach and manager, but I see him as one of my closest friends,” said Garcia, 32, who has been fighting professionally since 2014. Although Swanson constantly trained younger fighters between bouts of his own, he didn’t know if that path would still call to him post-retirement. “I’ve coached almost my whole career between fights,” Swanson said. “I always thought I’d do something away from the sport post-fighting career, just to test my ego … (see) if I could go back to being a nobody in my mind.”  The training path came back into focus following Safdari’s death. Safdari, a new father at the time, left behind a tightly knit group of fighters who also viewed him as a paternal figure.  “He was not only my manager,” Swanson said in an Instagram post about Safdari. “He was a mentor, a father figure, an older brother, a best friend, a business partner, the godfather to my children, the only person to be with me at all 38 of my professional fights, all of my surgeries, and the best man at my wedding.” Safdari balanced a demanding career as a licensed anesthesiologist and fourth-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu with managing Swanson’s fighting career “because he loved it.” He began managing fighters in 2004, beginning with Swanson’s first professional bout in 2004.  Over the next 15 years, their professional relationship grew into a close personal bond as Swanson established himself as one of the UFC’s most accomplished featherweights. Swanson currently holds the UFC featherweight record for most post-fight bonuses, with eleven, and has notable wins over former UFC champions Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira. “Kami was a guy who would be there at a drop of a dime,” former Bellator and Rizin world champion Juan Archuleta said. “He was always willing to give the shirt off his back. He was the true definition of ‘treat people how you want to be treated.’” Safdari’s cousin, Mani Ahmadi, was handling the contractual and legal side of Swanson’s fighting career when the unexpected loss struck, so he and Swanson went on to build the agency together, carrying forward Safdari’s legacy and the relationships he had cultivated throughout his years in combat sports.  “Kami had always asked me to professionalize (Bloodline), do it together, but I always thought we had more time,” Ahmadi said. “God had other plans.” Shortly after Safdari’s passing, other management agencies began contacting the fighters he represented. Swanson was still an active UFC fighter and Ahmadi was working as a corporate attorney, but neither wanted the group that Safdari built to fracture. The name “Bloodline” was inspired by Safdari and the power of fighting for your family and lineage. Now, the family-inspired agency represents multiple successful fighters such as Garcia, Danny Silva (11-2), Richie “El Machete” Miranda (13-2) and Lerryan “Gunslinger” Douglas (14-6). For years, Bloodline operated out of borrowed space, but Swanson had already learned what he did and did not want from owning a gym. He decided that he wanted to bet on himself and build a gym in honor of Safdari. An abandoned indoor pool became the centerpiece of the project: a sunken space the team converted into a martial arts training pit. For the first time, the team had a facility of its own, with Swanson able to coach everyone under one roof. Construction on the pool conversion began in mid-2025. As attention turned toward his final professional fight at UFC 327, Swanson used that spotlight to show people the next chapter. He was no longer simply preparing for another fight. He was preparing for life after fighting. Then, almost symbolically, the transition occurred within days. Swanson fought his final bout on a Saturday, and Bloodline opened its new gym in Orange, California to public classes that Monday. His career as a fighter was over. His life as a coach, gym owner and mentor had formally begun. “I have so much experience with highs and lows, failures and accomplishments, that I felt like I’m the perfect person to give feedback to people that want to pursue (MMA),” Swanson said. Garcia’s development, including his first UFC knockout at the last year’s Noche event, is evidence of what can happen when a fighter and coach continue to invest in each other over the long term. “I feel like I’m fighting the best (I’ve ever fought) right now,” Garcia said. “I’ve matured a lot in my career and am taking things more seriously.” With the gym now open to the public, the Bloodline team sees martial arts as something that can serve a much broader purpose. A Garcia victory against Zhu Rong this Saturday in Glendale would be an exclamation point on the team’s legacy — one that sees no end in sight. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa487f775342cf4db855b71 Colorado River drowning victim identified as Bullhead City woman te 2026-09-11T23:00:07.973Z Colorado River drowning victim identified as Bullhead City woman BULLHEAD CITY — Police confirmed the identity of a woman who jumped into the Colorado River early Friday and whose body was recovered several hours later. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa487f275342cf4db855b52 Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data te 2026-09-11T23:00:02.786Z Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa485a375342cf4db855b2b WWE's Rey Mysterio reflects on Triplemania involvement, says he's unfazed going into match with 7-foot-3 giant te 2026-09-11T22:50:11.944Z WWE's Rey Mysterio reflects on Triplemania involvement, says he's unfazed going into match with 7-foot-3 giant Before the 619 became a widely known finishing move, before Rey Mysterio became a WWE champion and the superstar he is today, he was getting his first opportunities in the ring at AAA. Mysterio took part in the first-ever Triplemania event in 1993. At the time, he was known as Rey Misterio Jr. and he teamed up with Volador and Misterioso to take on Tony Arce, Vulcano and Rocco Valente – known as Los Destructores. More than three decades later, AAA is a part of WWE, Mysterio is the general manager of AAA and he’s in the main event of Triplemania 34 Night 1 in Las Vegas. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK "It’s a very special moment for me in so many ways," he told OutKick Dropkick. "The fact that I’m now the new GM of AAA. The fact that AAA was the first company that opened the doors for me and I was at the very first AAA show back in ’92. I was at the very first Triplemania in ’93. So, to see this come full circle and to be in the position where I’m at now, it’s been an amazing ride, man. "A lot of tasks at hand but I’ve been able to manage and control certain things to a certain extent. Obviously, things got out of control a little bit when I decided to jump on top of Omos and create this match we have tonight here for the first Triplemania in Las Vegas, which is also very special. We are, in the first time ever in the history of AAA, we’re doing a first-time, two-night Triplemania event. The one tonight here in Las Vegas and in two different countries and then Sunday in Mexico City." Mysterio’s rivalry with the 7-foot-3 giant Omos will seemingly come to an end on Friday night. He was forced to suspend Omos after he injured Galeno and attacked Mysterio in August. Omos showed up to Ola de Color as a paid spectator and attacked Mysterio again, with the help of Dominik Mysterio. Over the course of his career, Mysterio has slayed many beasts. He’s conquered mountains more than once. It’s why going up against Omos isn’t doing much to make him worried. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I’ve felt his power. Very strong dude. Very intimidating," he said of Omos. "But it doesn’t faze me. I’ve seen giants before. I was just saying a minute ago, from the moment I started training at 8 years old, I was the smallest kid in the class. The youngest kid after me was probably 16, 17. They were obviously much bigger than me. I’ve always been in the ring with bigger people, bigger opponents, so, it doesn’t faze me. I’m not scared. I’m motivated. I’m antsy to step in the ring and I’m looking forward to tonight. "As a GM, I need to make a statement that no superstar or Luchador in the AAA locker room is going to try to intimidate me as the GM for AAA. And they have to know their boundaries and they have to not step over those boundaries and respect authority. In this case, this is what I had to do for Omos to respect some authority." If Mysterio loses, Omos will be reinstated to the AAA roster. Should he win, Omos will never be allowed to compete in AAA again. Triplemania 34 Night 1 takes place at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Friday night. Night 2 is set for Sunday at Arena CDMX. The events begin at 10 p.m. ET and can be seen on YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4859f75342cf4db855b07 Voter ID, noncitizen voting questions on ballots across the country te 2026-09-11T22:50:07.047Z Voter ID, noncitizen voting questions on ballots across the country Voters in a dozen states will decide ballot measures this year regulating access to elections. The measures generally fall into two categories: stricter limits on noncitizen voting and requiring voter... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Voter ID, noncitizen voting questions on ballots across the country first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa480f775342cf4db855a5e Tua Tagovailoa ruled out of Falcons' opener with oblique injury, Cooper Rush steps in against Steelers te 2026-09-11T22:30:15.228Z Tua Tagovailoa ruled out of Falcons' opener with oblique injury, Cooper Rush steps in against Steelers Less than a week after being named the Atlanta Falcons’ starting quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa will miss at least Week 1 because of an oblique injury. The Falcons will travel to Pittsburgh without Tagovailoa or Michael Penix Jr. in uniform. First-year head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that Tagovailoa has officially been ruled out and is now "week-to-week." Penix was already listed as out last week. Stefanski said Tagovailoa's injury is unrelated to the tight back he arrived at training camp with, which cost him about a week of practices, according to ESPN. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Veteran quarterback Cooper Rush will now be QB1 on Sunday. Penix, a 2024 first-round pick, started nine of the Falcons’ first 10 games last season, missing the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins with an injury before returning in Week 9. He tore his ACL in a Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers and has since been medically cleared to return, though he recently told reporters he wants to feel closer to full strength before taking the field in 2026. FALCONS NAME SIXTH DIFFERENT WEEK 1 STARTING QUARTERBACK IN SIX YEARS "I had that conversation and I just told [coach Stefanski], 'I'm not where I want to be right now,'" Penix said earlier this month. "I want to be able to be 100 percent so I can help this team win football games. And I'm really close." The Falcons signed Rush after Tagovailoa’s apparent back issue surfaced earlier in training camp. Rush has appeared in 42 regular-season games over eight NFL seasons, seven of them with the Dallas Cowboys. He spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens. Jack Strand, an undrafted free agent from Minnesota State Moorhead, will serve as Rush’s backup. He quickly won over fans with a series of highlight-reel plays during the preseason, finishing the exhibition slate with 306 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa480f675342cf4db855a55 Clinton, Bush received multiple warnings on bin Laden hijack plots before 9/11, declassified files show te 2026-09-11T22:30:14.378Z Clinton, Bush received multiple warnings on bin Laden hijack plots before 9/11, declassified files show Former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were given multiple warnings that 9/11 organizer Osama bin Laden and his terror network were planning to hijack large commercial jets in an effort to attack the United States, according to a batch of files released by the Trump administration on Friday. The reports, contained in previously classified documents from presidential daily briefs (PDBs) and high-level CIA intelligence memorandums, noted that operatives had already evaded security checks during a trial run at an unidentified New York airport three years before members of al-Qaeda took down the World Trade Center. The plotters aimed to leverage hijacked flights to demand the release of imprisoned extremists, including Shaykh 'Umar 'Abd al-Rahman and Ramzi Yousef. USS COLE COMMANDER RECALLS CHILLING 9/11 WARNING AT CIA JUST 20 MINUTES BEFORE FIRST PLANE HIT "Some members of the bin Ladin network have received hijack training, according to various sources, but no group directly tied to bin Ladin's al-Qa'ida organization has ever carried out an aircraft hijacking," a Dec. 4, 1998 presidential daily briefing states. "Bin Ladin could be weighing other types of operations against US aircraft." Months before the December 1998 briefing, a Sept. 10, 1998, PDB memorandum noted that bin Laden’s preferred option was to strike on U.S. soil in Washington, D.C. That report warned that the terror network responsible for the East Africa embassy bombings could possibly fly a plane packed with explosives into an American city. AMERICA BUILT A FORTRESS AFTER 9/11. THEN THE THREAT STARTED HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT Throughout 1998, U.S. intelligence agencies tracked bin Laden's movements and support system, while identifying associates and sympathizers operating across several states, including New York, California, Texas, Michigan, and Florida, the documents state. The warnings spanned two presidential administrations. An Aug. 6, 2001, PDB delivered to Bush informed him that the FBI uncovered patterns of suspicious activity inside the U.S. consistent with preparations for hijackings or other attacks, as well as recent surveillance of federal buildings in New York. KASH PATEL REVEALS THE CHILLING HOLIDAY TERROR PLOTS FBI FEDERAL AGENTS QUIETLY STOPPED "Al-Qa’ida members — including some who are US citizens — have resided in or traveled to the US for years, and the group apparently maintains a support structure that could aid attacks," that document states. "After US missile strikes on his base in Afghanistan in 1998, bin Laden told followers he wanted to retaliate in Washington," it said. AT GROUND ZERO, 9/11 FAMILIES TURN TO TRUMP AS OBAMA’S OLD DECISION RESURFACES Weeks before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, a daily brief for Bush said that the FBI was conducting around 70 field investigations throughout the U.S. that it believed were related to bin Laden. The documents were released as part of a broader push by the Trump administration to shed light on what intelligence agencies knew before the attacks. "Today I authorized the release of 71 Presidential Daily Briefs to honor the lives of those killed on 9/11, along with CIA officers who subsequently gave their lives to the fight," CIA Director John Ratcliffe said in a statement posted on X. In his second administration, Trump has also released classified files on the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, his brother Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa480f575342cf4db855a4c Fox News Entertainment newsletter: King Charles shuts down Harry and Meghan; Prince George starts at Eton te 2026-09-11T22:30:13.510Z Fox News Entertainment newsletter: King Charles shuts down Harry and Meghan; Prince George starts at Eton NO SECOND ACT - King Charles III clarifies Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not resume royal duties after UK move CROWN IN CLASS - Prince George follows Prince William's footsteps at Eton in a changing royal world: experts PLOT TWIST - Prince Harry finds way to live ‘half-in, half-out’ life Queen Elizabeth refused to endorse: experts PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE COLD SHOULDER - Prince William and Kate Middleton 'playing it cool' as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK: expert CROWN WOUNDS - Prince Harry's rumored Diana film 'might feel like another betrayal' to Prince William as rift grows: expert LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa480f475342cf4db855a43 De Niro calls controversial Mamdani police comments 'ridiculous' as he defends mayor going to 9/11 service te 2026-09-11T22:30:12.724Z De Niro calls controversial Mamdani police comments 'ridiculous' as he defends mayor going to 9/11 service Outspoken liberal actor Robert De Niro agreed with some of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s critics that his comments on law enforcement were "ridiculous," but still argued he should attend Friday’s 9/11 memorial. Political rancor has threatened to cast a long shadow over this year's Sept. 11 remembrance events, marking 25 years since the tragedy that rocked the United States. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's past rhetoric and links to terror sympathizers are spurring intense backlash ahead of the city's events memorializing the World Trade Center attacks, with Republicans and people whose lives were changed by the attacks demanding he not attend. The Hollywood Reporter noted the controversy when it spoke to De Niro in an interview published Thursday, asking, "Do you think he should be there?" "I don’t see why he shouldn’t come," De Niro said. "He’s the mayor. I haven’t heard him say or do anything yet that would disqualify him from being there. Maybe I’m naive, but you have to give the guy a chance. He’s not a part of what happened."  MAMDANI HEADS TO 9/11 MEMORIAL DESPITE 110,000-SIGNATURE PUSH FROM VICTIMS’ FAMILIES TO STAY AWAY One of the past comments Mamdani has been grilled about repeatedly is his criticism of the NYPD amid the George Floyd riots of 2020. Mamdani called to "defund the police" in 2020 and labeled the NYPD "racist, anti-queer, and a major threat to public safety." When De Niro was asked further about whether he could understand why some families would find it problematic, he paused for a moment and answered, "I understand their pain, but I still think he should be there." "I think this stems from tension he’s had with the fire department and the comments about defund the police, which I don’t think he really meant," the interviewer added. "Well he did say it. And, of course, it’s ridiculous," De Niro said. "You can’t defund the police. It’s not going to happen. But I still think he should be at the memorial."  He went on to suggest Mamdani could use the opportunity "as a bridge" to unite people. When asked about President Donald Trump, however, De Niro offered a far sharper reply, saying, "We have to stop him. It’s insane. We have to send people to voting booths and make sure they can go in. Just watch to keep them safe. It’s crazy we’re here, but this is where we are. We have to protect our elections." Entertainment commentator Christian Toto responded to the actor’s interview. "The Hollywood Reporter eggs on Robert De Niro, sans fact checking, because it agrees with most of what he says. The outlet understands the actor's lack of information on key political subjects, too, but it cheers him on because he's anti-Trump and anti-GOP," Toto told Fox News Digital. "Meanwhile, the actor hasn't a clue about the mayor's past comments, his toxic associations or why his 'defund the police' beliefs are so damaging. He's a Useful Idiot for the Left, and The Hollywood Reporter is all too happy to magnify his idiocy," he added. 9/11 FAMILIES PUSH TO BAN MAMDANI FROM 25TH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE OVER 'HOSTILE' RECORD An online petition led by family members of people killed on Sept. 11 — signed by over 100,000 people — has called on Mamdani to skip the memorial. "Mr. Mamdani has praised Brooklyn Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who has been linked to radical Islam, was named as an alleged co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and served as a character witness for the 'Blind Sheikh,' who was convicted in 1995 of plotting terror attacks against the United States," the petition said. "Mr. Mamdani has endorsed candidates such as Aber Kawas, who described 9/11 as an attack 'a couple of people did in the context of U.S. capitalism, racism, White supremacy, and Islamophobia,' and who also expressed sympathy for Ahmed Ferhani, who pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up a Manhattan synagogue," it added. Mamdani and other socialist candidates' association with far-left activist Hasan Piker has also gotten intense scrutiny over Piker's past comments that the United States "deserved" the attacks, remarks he promptly walked back at the time but continue to haunt him and his political circle. Mamdani has also condemned the comment. Mamdani has faced backlash for giving a ceremonial pen from a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to a top aide who once represented a convicted al Qaeda member. Mamdani had handed the pen to his chief counsel, Ramzi Kassem. Kassem previously represented Ahmed al-Darbi, who pleaded guilty to war crime charges tied to al Qaeda plots against commercial ships and was the brother-in-law of Khalid al-Mihdhar, one of the hijackers aboard American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon, killing 184. Rafael Mangual, the head of research for the Manhattan Institute’s Policing & Public Safety Initiative, argued that De Niro and the interviewer sorely missed the mark in recalling Mamdani's record. "I’m not sure I share Mr. DeNiro’s dismissal of calls for Mayor Mamdani to keep away from the official memorial ceremony at the site of the World Trade Center on Friday," he said. "Nor do I think the mayor’s past expressions of vitriol for the NYPD — whose members bravely ran to the assistance of their fellow Americans that tragic morning 25 years ago — are the only justifications for the anger of the families that have expressed their preference for the mayor not to attend Friday’s ceremony."  "As a rapper, Mamdani praised the Holy Land Five — a group convicted of providing material support to Hamas, an Islamist terrorist organization," Mangual continued. "On the mayoral campaign trail, Mamdani posed for a photo op with Siraj Wahaj, an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing who also testified as a character witness on behalf of Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman, who had lectured at Wahaj’s mosque prior to being convicted of several terrorism charges in the mid-1990s." "During his campaign, he also palled around with Hasan Piker, who stated that America deserved 9/11 and praised the mujahideen for shooting and wounding then-Navy SEAL and current Congressman Dan Crenshaw," he added. "And as mayor, Mamdani hired as his chief legal counsel Ramzi Kassem, who volunteered to represent pro bono a Guantanamo Bay detainee and convicted al-Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Darbi. When coupled with his vitriolic criticisms of the very institutions tasked with keeping us safe from terrorist threats, the wishes of the families De Niro was asked about become much harder to ignore." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Mary Marslender, a former Trump appointee and senior advisor to the U.S. Senate and now a Republican consultant, argued that Mamdani cannot outrun his past call to defund the police so easily. "Mamdani has spent years portraying New York’s brave first responders as the problem, and Robert De Niro knows that. Mamdani ran for mayor on a platform of defunding the police, only walking back his stance for political gain — not out of genuine conviction," she said.  "He has also refused to distance himself from extremist voices who blame America for 9/11 and declined to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada,' claiming he won’t police language," Marslender added. "Robert De Niro’s defense of Mamdani’s views reflects a troubling disregard for the values that unite Americans." Former RNC National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko argued that De Niro has a long pattern of clumsy political commentary. "Robert De Niro is again showing his privilege and ignorance," she said. "He has decided because he aligns politically with Mamdani, he will defend him without knowing the facts. Similarly, he will attack Trump, even when discussing 9/11, because he dislikes him, again without knowing any facts."  "Mamdani has said horrific things about the NYPD and those who protect our great country. Yes, but unfortunately, he has also praised a man that was named by federal prosecutors as a co-conspirator in connection with the 1993 World Trade Center bombing case," Marslender continued. "He campaigns with Hasan Piker, who has a framed photo of the Twin Towers burning standing on his desk. He refuses to condemn the phrase 'globalize the intifada.' Ironically, that phrase is exactly what 9/11 was about."  "Just once, I’d like to see De Niro confronted with these facts and the sad reality of his own ignorance," she said. "I’d be curious what his excuses would be then." Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani’s office for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Fox News’ Elizabeth Elkind, Amanda Macias and Matthew Donnell contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa480ee75342cf4db855a1a Will Stark Warnings About AI Shape the Midterm Elections? te 2026-09-11T22:30:06.971Z Will Stark Warnings About AI Shape the Midterm Elections? Stark warnings from A.I. researchers have reverberated across the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa47e9575342cf4db8559be Chaos, Confusion and Court Dockets: The Fight for Missouri’s House Map te 2026-09-11T22:20:05.114Z Chaos, Confusion and Court Dockets: The Fight for Missouri’s House Map After the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a congressional map used in the primary, election officials, candidates and voters are scrambling to adjust before November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa47c4175342cf4db85596c First use of Alien Terrorist Removal Court sends Afghan woman back after Election Day ISIS plot: DOJ te 2026-09-11T22:10:09.689Z First use of Alien Terrorist Removal Court sends Afghan woman back after Election Day ISIS plot: DOJ An Afghan woman accused of supporting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting on Election Day 2024 has been deported back to her home country in the first successful use of a specialized federal court established by Congress — the U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC) — 30 years ago to determine whether a non-citizen is an "alien terrorist." Nazira Haji Zada, 47, was sent back to Afghanistan after recently admitting to the ATRC that she was an "alien terrorist" and waving an appeal, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). "This landmark case, resulting in the prompt removal of this alien terrorist to her country of origin, is a win for national security and the rule of law," Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement. "Those who support and condone terrorism should not be living in the United States, and this first-ever case before the ATRC shows how the [DOJ] will use every tool at its disposal to protect our country." TRUMP TURNS TO 'ZOMBIE' COURT AFTER BOASBERG POINTED TO IT IN DEPORTATION FIGHT Zada’s son and son-in-law, Abdullah Haji Zada and Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, were previously convicted for their part in the alleged plot. The men were arrested in October 2024, after allegedly buying firearms and ammunition from an undercover FBI agent. They later admitted to buying AK-47 rifles to carry out a mass shooting on behalf of the Islamic State. Zada's son was sentenced to 15 years in prison, and Tawhedi is awaiting sentencing, according to the DOJ.  Zada, who had been living as a permanent resident in Fort Worth, Texas, is not allowed back in the U.S. again. The court had issued an order of removal for Zada on Aug. 20. "She addmoited EXCLUSIVE: 25 YEARS AFTER 9/11, ICE SAYS MORE THAN 2K KNOWN OR SUSPECTED TERRORISTS HAVE BEEN DEPORTED FBI Director Kash Patel called Zada’s deportation a "historic and vitally important step in our work to protect the U.S. homeland from terrorism." He added: "An individual who supported a plot by ISIS-sympathizing family members to commit an attack in America has paid the price for that. She came to our country, betrayed it, and has now lost the right to live here and enjoy our democratic freedoms. This FBI and our Justice Department partners will protect the American people from the threat of terrorism, using all means necessary." The family allegedly began selling their possessions to raise money for the attack and the family bought one-way tickets to Kabul, except for her son and Tawhedi. FBI ARRESTS 3 MEN WHO ALLEGEDLY PLEDGED ALLEGIANCE TO ISIS, FUNDED DRONE ATTACKS TARGETING US TROOPS OVERSEAS Haji Zada’s attorneys said her decision to consent to removal "should not be seen as an endorsement of this court’s legitimacy." "Dragging lawful permanent residents into court but refusing to show them or their attorneys the evidence that will be used against them is a plain violation of due process," the defense lawyers said in a statement Friday. "We are confident that the Alien Terrorist Removal Court will be struck down as unconstitutional as soon as a judge is asked to address the issue." The court’s authority was given by Congress in 1996, but Zada’s deportation is the first time it's been used. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa47c4075342cf4db855963 Rutgers ‘Antifa’ professor who fled US over political atmosphere after Kirk murder pens book on ‘fascist’ US te 2026-09-11T22:10:08.913Z Rutgers ‘Antifa’ professor who fled US over political atmosphere after Kirk murder pens book on ‘fascist’ US Rutgers University professor and "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook" author Mark Bray is releasing a new book recounting his decision to flee the United States with his family in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, while portraying modern America as consumed by a "fascist present." Bray’s forthcoming book, "Unpunctuated Death Threats: Notes from a Fascist Present," is scheduled for release Jan. 19 and chronicles the professor’s departure for Spain after he allegedly received death threats and had his home address circulated online. The publisher explicitly connects Bray’s decision to leave the political atmosphere following Kirk’s murder, saying that "in the wake of" the assassination, Bray took threats against him seriously and attempted to leave the country with his wife and two young children. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: TIMELINE OF UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTING, TYLER ROBINSON CHARGED Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University during his "American Comeback Tour." The publisher says federal agents stopped and questioned Bray at the airport before the family eventually made it to Spain, highlighting that the incident "left him a wreck." "Unpunctuated Death Threats is an intimate journey to the heart of how this Trumpian moment and the new fascism it has birthed — a world of far-right influencers, social media soldiers, and networked violence that chased the author into hiding — has shockingly made the United States a place to flee from," the book description reads. "With fascism resurgent and genocide raging in Gaza, Bray turns anew to his Jewish identity in search of answers." Last October, members of Rutgers’ Turning Point USA chapter launched a petition, spearheaded by students, to remove Bray, citing concerns over his past statements. LIBERAL FACULTY STILL HUGELY OUTNUMBER CONSERVATIVES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: REPORT Bray, who moved abroad "for safety reasons" and said that he had been doxxed and "received multiple death threats," has expressed strong support for "antifacism" ​​in previous online posts.  His book, "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook," openly calls for "militant anti-fascism," and says that "at the very least 50 percent of author proceeds will go to the International Anti-Fascist Defense Fund, which is administered by more than three hundred antifa from eighteen countries." Antifa is a decentralized, far-left, anti-fascist movement that has attracted controversy for violent tactics from some of its cells. TLAIB DEFENDS ANTIFA MEMBERS CONVICTED IN SHOOTING OF TEXAS COP, CALLS SENTENCES A 'TRAVESTY' Bray is also the author of other books defending anarchist and Antifa movements, including, "The Anarchist Inquisition: Assassins, Activists, and Martyrs in Spain and France," and "Translating Anarchy: The Anarchism of Occupy Wall Street." ​​In previous online posts, Bray has expressed strong support for "antifacism," saying in an Oct. 4, 2025 post on Bluesky, a social media app popular with liberals, "It’s true that sometimes the law holds back Trump and affords us some semblance of safety. But the more we lean into the law as our shield, the more powerful it will become as a sword when Trump changes it in his favor and wields it against us. Only mass antifascism, legal or not, can save us." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Megan Doyle, a sophomore at Rutgers, said, "Mark Bray’s portrayal of himself as a victim in his new book is highly ironic. Considering his donations to the International Antifa legal defense fund, his advocacy for political violence… it’s hard to believe he’s a victim with his horrible actions." Doyle added, "It’s even more difficult to associate him as a victim when he fled the country to Spain, an Antifa hotspot, to promote his book, collect thousands of dollars in donations, and yet still remains employed by Rutgers University, funded by New Jersey taxpayers." HOW CHARLIE KIRK’S ASSASSINATION CHANGED THE WAY CONSERVATIVES APPROACH HOSTILE OPPONENTS Fox News Digital reached out to Bray and Rutgers University for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa47c3f75342cf4db855946 No crime, plenty of rot: Hobbs’ secrecy and GOP outrage could lead to deeper voter distrust te 2026-09-11T22:10:07.551Z No crime, plenty of rot: Hobbs’ secrecy and GOP outrage could lead to deeper voter distrust Gov. Katie Hobbs on April 9, 2024, at a press briefing reacting to the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling that an 1864 near-total abortion ban is enforceable. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) Criminally, Gov. Katie Hobbs may be cleared. But politically and ethically, this whole thing with Sunshine Residential still stinks royally. And, no, it’s not because the person who won’t charge her criminally is fellow Democrat Kris Mayes, the state’s attorney general. It has a lot to do with Hobbs’ secrecy about a state contractor and political donor who conveniently got a $4 million annual rate hike and with Republicans weaponizing the mess to score votes in November. Let’s go back to the beginning. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Sunshine Residential Homes has a contract with the Arizona Department of Child Safety to provide foster care services. Company owner Simon Kottoor gave $200,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party in 2022 and later gave $100,000 to Hobbs’ inaugural fund. In all, donations from Sunshine and others connected to the company have totaled more than $580,000, according to media reporting. The company operates group homes for vulnerable children in Arizona and it’s the state’s biggest foster care contractor.  Kottoor had reportedly been asking for more money before Hobbs took office. Former DCS Director Michael Faust told investigators that Kottoor told him he’d put in a good word with Hobbs to keep his job if Faust were to approve a rate hike. He didn’t budge. But a few months after Hobbs arrived, Sunshine Residential Homes did get a hefty rate hike under Faust’s replacement, David Lujan. Republicans cried foul. Sen. T.J. Shope accused Hobbs of pay-to-play politics and demanded an investigation. After two years investigating, Mayes concluded last month that there was insufficient evidence of a quid pro quo to charge Hobbs criminally.  The governor has maintained she didn’t talk to her staffers about increasing the Sunshine Residential Homes contract. This won’t be the end of it because there’re still separate investigations, including one by the state Auditor General’s Office, with help from Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, and another by Republicans in the Arizona House of Representatives, who hired a lawyer with Trump ties to do it. Mayes explained, convincingly, that her investigation was narrowed in scope as dictated by law. In other words, prosecutors must prove more than ugly optics. But politically and ethically, are we really supposed to believe massive donations didn’t weigh on anyone inside the Hobbs administration or that staffers truly operate in a vacuum?   That’s ridiculous. Lujan, a former state legislator, wasn’t a political novice, and neither he nor his staffers needed the governor to spell out every expectation for them to understand the political environment they were working in. Lujan’s top staffers reportedly discussed Sunshine Residential Homes’ donations to Hobbs before they approved the rate hike. Mayes said in her findings those remarks didn’t prove a link to Hobbs. Republicans are again crying foul. Congressman Andy Biggs, who’s running against Hobbs, called Mayes’ findings “whitewashing obvious corruption.” Senate President Warren Petersen, who’s challenging Mayes, called her findings a “cover-up.” But he isn’t producing new evidence and he isn’t saying whether he’d charge the governor if he were attorney general. That makes me think their outrage over the alleged pay-to-play scheme is just a campaign tactic to win votes in November. On the other hand, the governor herself hasn’t exactly been a beacon of transparency about her political donations. Hobbs hasn’t disclosed details of her inaugural and legal funds beyond what is legally required. We learned details through media reports and the attorney general’s investigation. She also declined to sit for an in-person interview with Mayes’ office, fueling Republicans’ attacks. And when reporters asked her recently, she refused to answer, pointing instead to a letter her campaign had sent to Mayes. “I’m not going to get into this with you. I said what I said,” she told reporters earlier this month. Secrecy isn’t a defense. Neither is partisan outrage without proof. Mayes gave Arizona a legal answer. Hobbs owes Arizona a public one. And Republicans certainly owe voters proof to back up their claims of corruption. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa479f175342cf4db8558ed UFC Noche gives Arizona-based fighters Delgado, McMillen, Cortes-Acosta opportunity to compete close to home te 2026-09-11T22:00:17.328Z UFC Noche gives Arizona-based fighters Delgado, McMillen, Cortes-Acosta opportunity to compete close to home PHOENIX – Jose Miguel Delgado grew up in Yuma, Tommy McMillen moved to Arizona to pursue his dreams and Waldo Cortes-Acosta developed into a top prospect here. On Saturday, all three will fight close to home at Desert Diamond Arena. Delgado steps in on short notice against the No. 6-ranked flyweight Jean Silva, McMillen puts his undefeated record on the line and Cortes-Acosta aims to continue climbing up the heavyweight rankings. For all three, UFC Noche comes with added stakes in front of the local crowd. For Delgado, fighting in Arizona is nothing new, as this will be his seventh fight in the state. However, it comes with unfamiliar territory. This will be his first five-round bout.  Delgado said preparing for his first 25-minute fight initially brought fear, but leaning into his faith helped calm the nerves. “God’s will is infinite, and I surrender to that,” Delgado said. “Since that day, all doubt has been removed.” Even though the fear went away for his first main event opportunity, that does not mean it completely disappeared. Delgado has called for a fight against Silva in the past, but it is not because he believes the matchup is favorable. He knows styles make fights, and Silva is a dangerous opponent. “I picked him in my head as a guy I wanted to fight because he’s dangerous. He scares me,” Delgado said. “He (puts) those butterflies in my stomach. I love that feeling, that gut-check moment, because I’m always proud of how I answer that feeling.” Although the stakes are at an all-time high for Delgado, it is a full-circle moment as his biggest opportunity takes place where it all started.  He remembers making the trip from Yuma to Phoenix and Glendale for WEC and UFC events, and now he has the opportunity to headline UFC Noche in front of those who watched him from his amateur career to now. “I’m freaking headlining the area,” Delgado said. “I got so much family coming here from Yuma, Mexico and California. I got so many people coming to support and watch me, and I’m going to do them proud. I promise you that.” Jose Miguel Delgado speaks to the media in his home state ahead of his main event against Jean Silva. (Photo by Matt Araneta/Cronkite News) Unlike Delgado, McMillen is not from Arizona. Rather, he saw the state as a place to turn his UFC aspirations into a reality. McMillen was born in Montana and grew up around the sport as his father opened the first MMA gym in Great Falls, Montana. He remembers watching Tim Welch, now his coach, fight in Montana, and he reached out to Welch in middle school, saying that when he was old enough, he wanted to move to Arizona and train with him. When training partner Sean O’Malley won his fight on Dana White’s Contender’s Series, Welch informed McMillen that O’Malley was buying a house in Arizona and invited him to live and train in the Valley. UFC Noche will not be the first time he fights in Arizona, as he headlined RUF 62 against Dumar Roa. The biggest difference from that fight a little over a year ago to now is his self-assurance. “Just more confident, more calm and collected,” McMillen said. “I’m learning at a high level right now. I’m knocking dudes out for $100,000 bonuses, and I’m breaking world records in the middle of all of it.” McMillen’s confidence goes beyond his development. He believes his opponent, Marwan Rahiki, has not faced the same level of competition during his run in the UFC. Rahiki is 9-0 with a 100% finish rate, but McMillen is not fazed at all. He believes Rahiki’s first fight against Harry Hardwick was flawed because the fight was stopped after the second round, and his second fight was against an opponent with a 4-2 record at the time. “His last fight was against some bum who took the fight on short notice, and he couldn’t cash a $100,000 bonus on that kid,” McMillen said. Similar to McMillen, Cortes-Acosta found his footing as a fighter in Arizona, where he has developed into a top five contender at heavyweight. Cortes-Acosta is no stranger to the extreme temperatures, as he was born in the Dominican Republic. He recognizes the significance of fighting in front of the crowd he calls home and is taking in the moment. “I’m excited,” he said “In the past two months, when I got the information that I would be fighting in my town for UFC Noche, it made me feel happy and excited.”. His opponent, Curtis Blaydes, is ranked one spot below at No. 6. Cortes-Acosta views Blaydes as a well-rounded fighter, but he does not believe he has the answers to beat him Saturday. Blaydes is known for his relentless style of wrestling, but in his last fight against Josh Hoikit, the fight primarily took place on the feet, where Hoikit won a unanimous decision. Cortes-Acosta believes Blaydes will be attempting takedowns early on in the fight. “I think so because what he did with Josh Hoikit, he cannot do with me,” Cortes-Acosta said. “I have a different power and a different mind. I go to destroy him right away. I don’t play.” A win this weekend could move Cortes-Acosta closer to the title shot, but he sees the fight as an opportunity to represent all of the people and places he considers to be a part of his journey. “I represent Arizona, I represent the Latinos, I represent Mexico and I represent the Dominica,” Cortes-Acosta said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa479ef75342cf4db8558db Our View: Twenty-five years later, the promise to never forget endures te 2026-09-11T22:00:15.941Z Our View: Twenty-five years later, the promise to never forget endures Twenty-five years have passed since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, yet for millions of Americans, the memories remain sharp. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa479ee75342cf4db8558d2 Danny Tyree: Does 9/11 mean enough to you?
 te 2026-09-11T22:00:14.918Z Danny Tyree: Does 9/11 mean enough to you?
 Not that Don McLean asked me, but I was born too late to “recall what was revealed the day the music died.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa479ed75342cf4db8558c9 Mohave swim beats Lake Havasu in opening meet te 2026-09-11T22:00:13.960Z Mohave swim beats Lake Havasu in opening meet The Mohave High School swim team traveled to Lake Havasu City on Sept. 3 and faced the host Knights at the Lake Havasu City Aquatic Center. As a team, the Thunderbirds finished with 123 points over the Knights' 98. The… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa479ec75342cf4db8558c0 Mohave at Lake Havasu 9-3 (118).JPG te 2026-09-11T22:00:12.991Z Mohave at Lake Havasu 9-3 (118).JPG Jayden Stewart swims in the 50m butterfly at the Lake Havasu Aquatic Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa479eb75342cf4db8558b6 Police identify woman whose body was recovered after she jumped into the Colorado River on Friday morning te 2026-09-11T22:00:11.673Z Police identify woman whose body was recovered after she jumped into the Colorado River on Friday morning BULLHEAD CITY — Police confirmed the identity of a woman who jumped into the Colorado River early Friday and whose body was recovered several hours later. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779b75342cf4db855870 WWE's Roxanne Perez unconcerned about being without Judgment Day stablemates for massive Triplemania 34 match te 2026-09-11T21:50:19.709Z WWE's Roxanne Perez unconcerned about being without Judgment Day stablemates for massive Triplemania 34 match WWE star Roxanne Perez is the only woman in The Judgment Day faction who has yet to achieve championship gold, but that all could change by the end of the month. Perez’s pursuit of the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship begins on Friday night when she takes part in a fatal four-way match against La Hiedra, Faby Apache and Nattie in Night 1 of Triplemania 34 in Las Vegas with the winner getting a title shot at Worlds Collide. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK Usually, when it comes to "Monday Night Raw," The Judgment Day has each other’s backs. Perez and Raquel Rodriguez would come out to support Liv Morgan during her matches. The same when she’s in a match or Rodriguez is in a scrap. But when Perez spoke to OutKick Dropkick ahead of the No. 1 contender match, Morgan and Rodriguz were nowhere to be found. "I think they know that I got this. I think they know that I came all the way over here to take an opportunity for myself," she said. "I think being surrounded by champions and obviously there is not another opportunity for a title on the main roster right now because my girls are killing it. So obviously I just thought ‘The Prodigy’ doesn't stay complacent. ‘The Prodigy’ doesn't stay comfortable. So what did I do? I came all the way to AAA to get a championship of my own." It will be Perez’s first Triplemania event – the premier showcase for the AAA roster. She told OutKick Dropkick she initially received an opportunity to go down to AAA and train at the Mexican promotion but her parents didn’t receive it well. She described the opportunity now as a full-circle moment of sports. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I'm so excited. So, um, a little backstory, I have been training to become a WWE superstar since I was 13 years old, and when I was 16, I actually had an invitation to come to AAA, train here, be on their shows, and that was really something that I wanted to do because, obviously I wanted to wrestle all around the world and make a big name for myself, but, I was 16 years old so my parents weren't fully in on that," she said. "So, I didn't get to take that opportunity but now AAA is a part of WWE and I'm taking my opportunity and I'm not asking for permission from anybody. I'm so excited to be here and also to just represent my culture. I am Mexican and I'm Puerto Rican, So, to be able to represent that and be here as a main roster WWE superstar, it's really exciting." Perez understands the task at hand is a tall one but has no concerns about letting the opportunity to potentially get a championship shot at Worlds Collide pass her by. "It definitely is a big task. I have a big opportunity right in front of me that I know I'm gonna take. I know that I'm gonna go straight to Worlds Collide and become Reina de Reinas champion, but also I am not underestimating every woman that is in this match because like you said, legends in all different aspects," she said. "La Hiedra knows AAA inside and out. Natalya (Nattie), she's a legend in in WWE in the Divas era. She's a trailblazer for us women. She didn't get these opportunities before and she worked to make sure that all of us got these opportunities. So, I respect her so much for that. Faby Apache, a legend in the Lucha Libre world. "So yeah, I have a lot on my plate right now, but it's nothing that ‘The Prodigy’ can't overcome. ‘The Prodigy’ has gone through so much the past 10 years of me wrestling, and if anybody thinks that I'm just gonna let this opportunity slip away, I've been waiting for one opportunity and I finally have it and I'm not gonna let it slip through my fingers." Triplemania 34 Night 1 begins at 10 p.m. ET in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Arena. Night 2 takes place Sunday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Both events can be seen on YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779775342cf4db85584c Court upholds Prop. 314 immigration law, rejects LUCHA challenge te 2026-09-11T21:50:15.190Z Court upholds Prop. 314 immigration law, rejects LUCHA challenge PHOENIX -- The state Court of Appeals has rejected efforts to void a measure approved by voters in 2024 on immigration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779675342cf4db855843 Lake Havasu City police make 72 arrests over Labor Day weekend te 2026-09-11T21:50:14.216Z Lake Havasu City police make 72 arrests over Labor Day weekend Lake Havasu City police made 72 arrests, including 11 for driving under the influence, during a busy Labor Day holiday weekend that generated 775 calls for service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779575342cf4db85583a Lake Havasu City to host emergency vehicle technician training te 2026-09-11T21:50:13.254Z Lake Havasu City to host emergency vehicle technician training Lake Havasu City will host two weeks of specialized training for emergency vehicle technicians beginning Sept. 30 at the city’s Public Works Maintenance Facility. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779475342cf4db855831 Jeep crashes through Lake Havasu City house, pushing boat into occupant te 2026-09-11T21:50:12.366Z Jeep crashes through Lake Havasu City house, pushing boat into occupant The male driver of a Jeep Wrangler and another individual sustained injuries after the vehicle crashed into a home late Wednesday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779375342cf4db855828 London Bridge Resort owner continues to build after four decades te 2026-09-11T21:50:11.088Z London Bridge Resort owner continues to build after four decades More than 40 years ago, Manhattan real estate developer Thomas Flatley paid about a considerable sum for land on the edge of the Bridgewater Channel, surrounded by desert landscape. His financial backers in New York saw a risky investment, but… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779275342cf4db85581f One firefighter injured in Thursday apartment complex fire te 2026-09-11T21:50:10.028Z One firefighter injured in Thursday apartment complex fire A Lake Havasu City firefighter suffered minor injuries, and multiple pets were killed Thursday evening, after a fire erupted at an apartment complex on the 2200 block of Sandwood Drive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4779175342cf4db855816 Community seeks to aid fire victims, 19 people displaced te 2026-09-11T21:50:09.078Z Community seeks to aid fire victims, 19 people displaced An apartment complex on Sandwood Drive was left in near ruins after a fire spread throughout the building’s upper floor Thursday evening. And although the smoke had cleared by Friday, sources now say 19 people have been displaced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4753975342cf4db8557ca ‘Open sore’: Families face agonizing wait as 9/11 mastermind's trial pushed nearly 27 years after attacks te 2026-09-11T21:40:09.767Z ‘Open sore’: Families face agonizing wait as 9/11 mastermind's trial pushed nearly 27 years after attacks Twenty-five years after nearly 3,000 people were killed on Sept. 11, families waiting to see the accused plotters brought to justice are confronting another extraordinary possibility: They may still never see a verdict. A military judge has scheduled alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to go on trial June 5, 2028 — nearly 27 years after the attacks. But the date remains tentative, and a recent ruling barring prosecutors from using statements Mohammed made to FBI agents has underscored the legal obstacles still threatening the case. "It’s like an open sore, and that sore gets even more hurtful when we get to anniversaries," John Ryan, former chief of Department with the Port Authority Police who spent nine months working on the recovery operation at Ground Zero, told Fox News Digital. JUDGE THROWS OUT KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED'S 9/11 CONFESSION IN ALREADY LONG WAIT FOR TRIAL Ryan is among the victims’ families and first responders who have watched the prosecution drag through years of litigation over evidence obtained after the defendants were subjected to torture in CIA custody, a collapsed plea agreement, repeated changes in military judges and a mountain of unresolved pretrial motions. "Here we are 25 years later, and I’m still involved in this aspect of that here because we still have not convicted or taken to justice the five people that are being held at Guantánamo Bay," Ryan, who later became a commander with the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force, said. "The planners, KSM and the others that are in custody, are awaiting trial." Mohammed and three other defendants have been held by the U.S. for years without facing trial for their alleged roles in the plot that killed nearly 3,000 people. A fifth defendant, Ramzi bin al-Shibh, is being handled separately after being found mentally incompetent to stand trial. A military judge recently barred prosecutors from using statements Mohammed made to FBI agents in 2007, finding that the statements were tainted by the coercive treatment he had experienced in U.S. custody. The government chose not to appeal the ruling, saying an appeal could jeopardize the June 5, 2028, trial date. The judge set the trial 18 months after the prosecution’s proposed January 2027 start to give the defense and government time to work through a long list of unresolved legal disputes. He is the fifth military judge to oversee the case since the defendants were arraigned in 2012. For families who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, the years of delay have become another part of the trauma. I LOST MY WIFE ON 9/11. PLEASE LET THIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BELONG TO THE FAMILIES Sean Passananti, whose father was killed on the 100th floor of the North Tower, said the passage of time has made the case feel increasingly detached from the scale of the crime. "It feels really like a twilight zone and unbelievable that we have to fight for justice for the worst terrorist attack that ever happened on our soil," Passananti said. "It doesn’t feel real. It’s unexplainable." SON WHO LOST FATHER IN 9/11 ATTACKS SHARES POWERFUL LESSONS 25 YEARS LATER: ‘I’M STILL HERE’ Passananti said he has attended the memorial ceremony every year but one since the attacks. "I wish I wasn’t here, obviously, but I feel like I have to be here every year," he said. Dennis McGinley, whose older brother Danny worked on the 89th floor of the South Tower, said the delays have kept his family from closing a painful chapter. "President Trump has a unique, historic opportunity here to be a hero, be our champion, finally close the books on this American nightmare, which is now becoming an American embarrassment," McGinley said. McGinley described the families’ grief as an injury that keeps reopening. "It is like the wound never healed, and every year we get salt poured back into that wound," he said. Ryan said he lost 37 police officers he had worked with during his career, along with civilian colleagues at the Port Authority. After the recovery operation, he moved into counterterrorism work. He said he expected the 9/11 case to remain part of his professional life, but not for this long. "The fact is that they’ve all admitted their involvement, it’s not a question of guilt, it’s just a question of the process and the fact that the process has taken 25 years," Ryan said. The case has been moving through the military commissions since the defendants were arraigned in 2012. By then, Mohammed had already spent nearly a decade in U.S. custody. He was captured in Pakistan in 2003 and held for years at CIA "black sites," where he was subjected to harsh interrogation techniques, including repeated waterboarding. Mohammed and the other defendants were transferred to Guantánamo in 2006. The treatment of the defendants in CIA custody has become one of the central obstacles in the prosecution. Defense attorneys have argued that statements obtained after the defendants were tortured cannot be considered voluntary. Prosecutors have argued that later statements made to FBI agents by a "clean team" should be admissible. The recent ruling excluding Mohammed’s 2007 FBI statements dealt another blow to that effort and highlighted a problem that has followed the case for years: whether prosecutors can separate evidence gathered later from the coercive interrogations that came before it. The case has also been disrupted by changes in judges, the coronavirus pandemic and a failed plea agreement. In 2024, the defendants reached plea agreements that would have required them to plead guilty in exchange for life sentences rather than face the death penalty. Then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin withdrew the agreements, prompting another round of litigation. A federal appeals court later blocked the defendants from entering guilty pleas under the withdrawn deals. Years earlier, the Obama administration had tried another route. In 2009, the administration announced that Mohammed and four other defendants would be prosecuted in federal court in Manhattan. That plan was abandoned after fierce opposition from New York officials and lawmakers who raised security and logistical concerns. The case was moved back to the military commissions at Guantánamo, where it has remained. The delays have left the accused plotters aging at a detention complex that has cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars while producing no verdict in the 9/11 case. The criminal prosecution is separate from the civil lawsuit that 9/11 families have brought against Saudi Arabia, although the two proceedings intersect in the families’ broader search for a full accounting of the attacks. The military commission is focused on whether Mohammed and the other defendants planned and carried out the terrorist operation. The civil case examines whether Saudi government employees or agents helped two hijackers establish themselves in the United States. A trial in the civil case could force testimony and the release of evidence that families believe may clarify how the plot was supported before the attacks. The Saudi-related allegations, however, are not the charges at issue in the Guantánamo prosecution. Ryan said the passage of time means the case now spans two generations of victims’ families: people who were children when the attacks happened and are now adults, and older parents and grandparents who fear they may never live to see a verdict. If the current schedule holds, the proceedings would begin June 5, 2028 — almost 27 years after the attacks and 16 years after the defendants were arraigned. "Our justice system isn’t designed to work that late," Ryan said. "It’s designed to produce justice in a fair time. And the emphasis needs to be on the victims as opposed to the five enemy combatants." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa472e575342cf4db85578a Maricopa didn’t have a local bookstore. So she put one on wheels te 2026-09-11T21:30:13.644Z Maricopa didn’t have a local bookstore. So she put one on wheels Elicia Gabriela Estrada imported a truck from Japan just so she could sell books.   She painted it pink, installed bookshelves, procured all kinds of volumes, named it Graciela’s Mobile Books and hit the road.   Inspired by an East Coast bookmobile, Graciela’s is Estrada’s answer to the lack of bookstores in Maricopa.  The Desert Passage resident carries new and used English, Spanish and bilingual books sourced from publishing houses, Facebook marketplace and indie authors. It also has a little free book box for those who can’t afford to purchase anything.  Originally from Washington, she and her family moved to Maricopa for a change of scenery. What she wasn’t expecting was the lack of local bookstores.  When she grew tired of traveling miles away to the nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore, she decided to fill the gap.  Graciela’s bookmobile has participated in local events like Copa Farmers Market and Maricopa Night Market since its opening in May.   Graciela’s Mobile Books truck. [Submitted]She has begun curating her own events, as well.  Next weekend, she will be hosting Bingo, Bedazzling, and Sunset Brewa collaboration between Estrada and home–based coffee bar, Sunset Brew. The event involves, bingo, bookish prizes, a bedazzling station and coffee.  The partnership happened because the owner is a customer of Estrada’s.   “It’s important to me to have vendors that also read,” she said.  On Oct. 18, Graciela’s Booktober is a bibliophile’s chance to connect with fellow literary community, involving local vendors and a collection of local authors for those 18 and older.  Estrada hopes to expand to a storefront with a bookstore and café in the next couple years.  “We should have more spaces where people can come and connect and just get together,” Estrada said. “In a world that’s full of AI, it’s important to have those discussions.”  Celebrating her heritage  The bookmobile is named after Estrada’s abuela, her grandmother, who she said was “the sweetest, kindest, most loving soul.” It’s also Estrada’s middle name.  “I love our name. I love our culture. I want to own it,” she said.  When she was younger, Estrada said she hated her name because no one could pronounce it correctly and it caused her to feel like she lost touch with her heritage.  However, naming her business after her grandmother has been one way to reconnect with her Mexican roots. So has been the hunt for Latino and Spanish-language books.  When she first moved to Maricopa, she found a Barnes & Noble in a nearby city and asked where their Spanish-language section was.  She was told to come back during Hispanic Heritage Month when there was a higher likelihood of those kinds of items being in stock.  That struck a chord in Estrada.  “Representation shouldn’t be seasonal,” Estrada said. “It’s important to me that we have different and diverse representation.”  That desire for diversity and representation extends beyond books and into the community Estrada hopes to build.  “It’s important to me to build a shared community over the love of reading,” Estrada said. “I just want to continue bringing whimsy and joy — there’s not enough of that in life.”  The post Maricopa didn’t have a local bookstore. So she put one on wheels appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4708e75342cf4db855718 Taylor Townsend wins US Open doubles final, praises black "representation" te 2026-09-11T21:20:14.704Z Taylor Townsend wins US Open doubles final, praises black "representation" I'll be honest. I'm fatigued. I'm sick and tired of athletes and media constantly making everything about race. It's incredibly tiresome, divisive, and a massive waste of everyone's time. It's 2026 and we have a Black tennis player, a darn good one, complete the career Grand Slam in women's doubles after a decisive victory, and what does she do at the podium immediately following? She makes it about race. Good grief. Taylor Townsend, who was sponsored by race-baiting civil rights attorney Ben Crump throughout the US Open tournament in New York, alongside her partner Katerina Siniakova (White) defeated former junior champion Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery, 5-7, 6-0, 6-2, in the 2026 US Open women's doubles final to capture their first title in Flushing Meadows as a team. Townsend took to the mic following their victory to grandstand about Black "representation" and taking pride in the color of her skin. Yeah, that's exactly what everyone wants to hear is you talk about your immutable characteristics that don't hinder your ability, assist in your play, or have anything to do with your impressive performance on a court that is literally named after a famous Black tennis player, Arthur Ashe. NAOMI OSAKA 'DOESN'T GIVE A F---' ABOUT US OPEN OUTFIT HATE, SAYS HER HAITIAN 'BLOOD' MAKES HER WHO SHE IS "I take a lot of pride in this: Being a Black woman here," Townsend said in her victory speech. "It's two Black women here in this finals. They're two Black men in the semifinals," she added talking about her opponent Montgomery as well as Tiafoe and Shelton, who face-off Friday night. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Townsend then followed up with, "This is a phenomenal time for tennis, for inspiration, for representation." And there it is. The buzzword she has used over and over and over again at the US Open. In 2025, Townsend, after defeating Mirra Andreeva, said, "I wanna say thank you to everyone who supported me... It’s bigger than me. It’s about the message and representation." Remember, this sports most famous female tennis player is Black (Serena Williams). Again, she's playing on a court named after a Black tennis player. There's no discrimination or lack of acceptance for Black athletes in tennis happening. She's painting herself as some sort of civil right leader and trailblazer, when it just comes across as racially idolatrous. In 2024, after the 2024 U.S. Open mixed-doubles final, when Taylor Townsend and Donald Young lost to Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, Townsend made it about race saying, "This isn’t the trophy that we wanted. But at the end of the day, I’m the only Black woman left in the tournament. And ultimately, I just hope that Donald and I standing here today, Frances [Tiafoe] in the semifinals, Coco [Gauff] being the defending champion, just shows people that look like us that it’s possible." I guarantee there wasn't a single person watching the tournament wondering if it's possible for a Black tennis player to succeed in a Grand Slam.  It's also worth noting that Townsend also hosted the Blacks-only party with Naomi Osaka at the French Open this year. The race card has been overplayed to a nauseating degree. When you constantly play the victim, people don't care to hear it. Now if there was some legitimate injustice happening based on the color of her skin, I'm happy to hear it, but if you're going to lecture about diversity and inclusion in sports, when meritocracy and sportsmanship is what matters most, I don't care to hear it, and neither does the vast majority of the audience. Just play tennis, Townsend. We're over it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4708875342cf4db8556f2 Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates te 2026-09-11T21:20:08.521Z Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa4708275342cf4db8556d6 Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road te 2026-09-11T21:20:02.978Z Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall — its first outpost outside Sand Hill Road "It's actually allegedly being built out now," said Rabois, who has clearly dealt with a missed construction timeline or two. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46e3375342cf4db85568f Mohave at Lake Havasu 9-3 (174).JPG te 2026-09-11T21:10:11.665Z Mohave at Lake Havasu 9-3 (174).JPG Zoe Otterholt competes in the 100m breaststroke on Sept. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46e3275342cf4db855686 Woman's body located in Colorado River Friday after she reportedly jumped in and failed to resurface te 2026-09-11T21:10:10.714Z Woman's body located in Colorado River Friday after she reportedly jumped in and failed to resurface BULLHEAD CITY — Police confirmed the body of a woman who entered the Colorado River early Friday was located in the water. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46e3175342cf4db85567d Boating units and lifeguards search 091126.jpg te 2026-09-11T21:10:09.681Z Boating units and lifeguards search 091126.jpg Police boating units, dive team, and Bullhead City lifeguards searched the Colorado River on Friday from the Riverside Resort south to Community Park to locate a woman who jumped into the river about 7:45 a.m. and did not resurface. Her… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46e3075342cf4db855674 Abandoned Chevy Riverside Parking lot.jpg te 2026-09-11T21:10:08.759Z Abandoned Chevy Riverside Parking lot.jpg A woman whose body was recovered from the Colorado River about 11 a.m. Friday, reportedly left her car running and the door open before jumping fully clothed into the river. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46bd975342cf4db855606 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino girls cross country continues strong start with win at Cougar Invite te 2026-09-11T21:00:09.288Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino girls cross country continues strong start with win at Cougar Invite Alexis Ortiz and Miles Seumptewa took individual wins at the Cougar Invite, where the Coconino girls team swept the top seven spots in a 5,000-meter cross country race in Show Low. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46bd775342cf4db8555fd Flagstaff wins at NoPo Invitational show favorable conditions for participants amid heat-related incidents in Arizona te 2026-09-11T21:00:07.870Z Flagstaff wins at NoPo Invitational show favorable conditions for participants amid heat-related incidents in Arizona Flagstaff's wins at the NoPo Invitational last week highlight the differences between running at 7,000 feet versus running in the triple-digit temperatures of the Valley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46bd575342cf4db8555e3 OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating te 2026-09-11T21:00:05.010Z OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46bd375342cf4db8555da Y Combinator’s Garry Tan wants U.S. open-weight AI labs to ‘distill’ frontier models, too te 2026-09-11T21:00:03.588Z Y Combinator’s Garry Tan wants U.S. open-weight AI labs to ‘distill’ frontier models, too Tan argues that frontier models themselves trained on public human knowledge so access to capable AI should be "a form of public good." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a5275342cf4db855594 B-17 model honors Garland te 2026-09-11T20:53:38.617Z B-17 model honors Garland Levin replica of ‘Snafuperman’ is bomber that late Sedona veteran flew in WWII “Don’t break it,” don’t break it,” was going through Lewis Levin’s mind Monday, Aug. 24, as he presented the Garland family with his newest model, a Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” — two years and several hours a week in th Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a5175342cf4db85558b Weekend paving will narrow SR 347 to one lane each direction te 2026-09-11T20:53:37.437Z Weekend paving will narrow SR 347 to one lane each direction If you were hoping to give your car and your patience a break from State Route 347 construction this weekend, think again. Drivers will face 24/7 lane restrictions on SR 347 this weekend as paving work continues on the highway improvement project. Here’s what’s coming. Thursday Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Mammoth Way, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, for paving. Friday, Sept. 11-Monday, Sept. 14 Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Mammoth Way, 24/7 from 8 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday, for paving. Southbound: One lane from Mammoth Way to Casa Blanca Road, 24/7 from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday, for paving. Monday, Sept. 14-Wednesday, Sept. 16 Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Mammoth Way, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. nightly, for geotechnical work. Southbound: One lane from Mammoth Way to Casa Blanca Road, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly, for geotechnical work. Thursday, Sept. 17 Northbound: One lane from Casa Blanca Road to Mammoth Way, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, for paving. ADOT advises drivers to slow down, follow the posted speed limit and merge safely when approaching work zones. Drivers should allow extra travel time and watch for construction crews and equipment. The post Weekend paving will narrow SR 347 to one lane each direction appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a5075342cf4db855582 Swerving leads to DUI, drug arrest on John Wayne Parkway te 2026-09-11T20:53:36.455Z Swerving leads to DUI, drug arrest on John Wayne Parkway A driver swerving on John Wayne Parkway turned into a DUI and drug arrest last weekend.   Maricopa police spotted a driver making an unsafe lane change and swerving Sept. 5 around 3:20 p.m. near John Wayne and Sonoran Desert parkways, according to a probable cause statement.  Officers pulled over the driver, 59-year-old Jaime Flores, and asked to search his vehicle. He consented with the caveat they might find a friend’s drug pipe inside.  Police allegedly found a pipe used for methamphetamine under the driver’s seat floor mat and two small bags containing a white, powdery substance.  Flores told police it was methamphetamine, according to the probable cause statement.   Flores had three prior DUI charges, including one aggravated DUI offense within the previous 84 months.  He was arrested and booked into Pinal County Adult Detention Facility on suspicion of aggravated DUI, dangerous drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.  The post Swerving leads to DUI, drug arrest on John Wayne Parkway appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4f75342cf4db855579 September brings a reminder that falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging te 2026-09-11T20:53:35.330Z September brings a reminder that falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging “Why do you want to get rid of autumn?”  That’s the question a friendly barista at the drive-thru window asked me when I mentioned I was working on an event for Falls Prevention Month.   After a puzzled look, I quickly recognized we weren’t talking about the same kind of fall.   For younger generations, fall means cooler weather, flavored lattes and changing leaves. For older adults, a fall is something more serious. Falling and a fear of falling are associated with injury, loss of confidence and even loss of independence.     National Falls Prevention Awareness Month  Statistics on falls and fall-related injuries are indeed worth noting. More than 1 in 4 seniors age 65 and older fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the number is probably much higher since fewer than half of the people who fall report it to their doctor. Falling also increases your chance of falling again.   Maricopa Fire/Medical Department recently noted in its annual report that falls were the top reason for calls, with 1,005 calls related to falls last year.   Unfortunately, many think that these numbers are just part of normal aging. Yet, most falls are preventable. We can actually take steps to reduce the risk of falling.     Falls are underreported  As a senior myself, I know other seniors highly value their independence. They do not want to be dependent on others and will preserve their independence anyway they can, which is why many do not report their falls to their family and doctors.   By not reporting a fall, they miss the opportunity to address underlying issues that may contribute to their risk of falling and their potential loss of independence. Worse yet, not identifying and correcting an underlying condition creates an even larger issue — the fear of falling.  The fear of falling increases the actual risk of falling. Studies show that the fear of falling is consistently associated with future falls because it can impact how people engage in daily activities. In addition to being psychological, it can actually affect balance, strength, movement, behavior and overall confidence, which now become additional obstacle to overcome.   Researchers encourage family members and friends to avoid scaring their loved ones by pointing out potential fall dangers without also identifying resources, strategies, devices and training available to assist them.    What contributes to falls  The task of fall prevention awareness is to identify the many factors that contribute to the risk of falling and the strategies available to address them.   Falls can be the result of health-related issues, such as poor vision, hearing loss, medications, foot pain or improper footwear, blood pressure issues, muscle weakness in the legs and incontinence that causes frequent trips to the bathroom.   Environmental issues in the home like uneven or slippery floors, clutter, missing handrails or other trip hazards also contribute to falls.   Balance issues can be caused by problems in multiple body systems. The eyes, hearing and nervous system all contribute to balance and can be assessed with simple testing to identify contributing factors. Once identified, these existing factors can be addressed with targeted physical therapy.   Acknowledging a fall and being proactive puts you into a position of control since the actual risks can now be identified and appropriate corrections applied.    How to prevent them  Adaptive equipment is available to reduce identified risks, and it can be as simple as getting a new pair of shoes. Properly sized canes and walkers can contribute to continued independence.   MFMD sees many individuals using assistance devices incorrectly and emphasizes the importance of proper training.   MFMD also strongly recommends calling immediately when a friend or family member falls. It is not easy to lift someone after they have fallen, especially since they may lack leg strength. First responders have the equipment, technology and strength to safely make the lift.     This story was first published in the September issue of InMaricopa. The post September brings a reminder that falls aren’t an inevitable part of aging appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4a75342cf4db855548 New video shows what led up to Patriots fan fighting multiple Seahawks fans at NFL opener te 2026-09-11T20:53:30.731Z New video shows what led up to Patriots fan fighting multiple Seahawks fans at NFL opener Can't we all just get along? Fists were flying Wednesday night at Lumen Field in Seattle when a massive fight broke out between one Patriots fan and multiple Seahawks fans who threw punches at the outnumbered visitor. After the dust cleared, the Patriots fan was in handcuffs and eyewitnesses were alleging that this was all over the Pats fan trying to sit in the wrong seat. Were you there? Have context to add? Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com "I was right there, it wasnt a race thing. The Pats fan and his nasty ass girl were in someone else's seats," a Seattle fan, who goes by Hawkaholic12, wrote on X. "When the rightful owner of those seats asked him to get out of THEIR seats the Pats fan kept talking crap and touching the guys chin. The Pats fan also SHOVED a Sr citizen." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Another fan on X, JoeGurt, seemed to paint the same scenario that led to the fight. "It started over seats. A Patriots fan sat in empty ones that weren’t his in section 314," Gurt wrote. "Stadium ushers told him to move and he refused. When security arrived, he collided with (or knocked over) a stadium staffer. One Seahawks fan then tried to shove him out of the section, and the whole thing exploded into a multi-person brawl. Police ended up walking him out in cuffs." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Now, in typical sporting event fight fashion, there's always a loud girlfriend or wife in the middle of the action claiming that her man was never in the wrong. In this case, the wife or girlfriend seems to claim that a Seahawks fan used the "N" word. She's then seen right in the middle of the action as her man attempts to fight an entire section of Seattle fans. FAN GIVEN SUSPENDED PRISON SENTENCE FOR RACIALLY ABUSING MARCUS RASHFORD What's also clear is that Seahawks fans don't throw punches very often. Just watch for yourself. Some of these guys have never thrown a punch in their lives. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4975342cf4db85553f Mamdani draws fury from 9/11 mourners over Ground Zero appearance: ‘Disrespectful’ te 2026-09-11T20:53:29.852Z Mamdani draws fury from 9/11 mourners over Ground Zero appearance: ‘Disrespectful’ Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s presence at Friday’s 9/11 remembrance at Ground Zero drew criticism from some in the city, including one former police officer who said the mayor "probably should have skipped it" and another mourner who called his appearance "disrespectful" and "very offensive." Mamdani has faced criticism over his associations with controversial political and online figures, as well as his decision to appoint Ramzi Kassem as his administration’s chief counsel. Kassem previously represented a Guantánamo detainee linked to an al Qaeda terrorist plot.  Former New York Republican Gov. George Pataki, 9/11-era FDNY Commissioner Thomas von Essen and others called on Mamdani to skip the ceremony. "He showed up anyway. It does bother us," Walter Matuza, whose father Walter was killed that day, told Fox News Digital. MAMDANI HEADS TO 9/11 MEMORIAL DESPITE 110,000-SIGNATURE PUSH FROM VICTIMS’ FAMILIES TO STAY AWAY Matuza said he was part of the group of victims’ families that initiated the petition to keep Mamdani away. He cited Mamdani’s association with streamer Hasan Piker, who once said America "deserved 9/11," as well as Mamdani’s appointment of Kassem. MAMDANI UNDER FIRE AFTER SYMBOLIC 9/11 PEN GOES TO FORMER AL QAEDA DEFENSE LAWYER Matuza, of Staten Island, said his father was one of dozens at Carr Futures brokerage who died after American Airlines Flight 11 struck the north tower just above their 92nd floor offices. Mike, a former New Jersey police officer, told Fox News Digital he recalled watching the terror unfold on television from across the Hudson – and later came to Manhattan to help relieve exhausted NYPD officers stuck at their posts. "Based on the rhetoric that he's used in the past. Yeah, he probably should have skipped it," Mike said of Mamdani. He added that Mamdani’s appointment of Kassem also troubled him, saying the mayor could’ve handled the situation in a "whole different way." FAMILIES OF 9/11 VICTIMS' MESSAGE TO MAMDANI: 'PLEASE DO NOT COME' TO MEMORIAL CEREMONY "But, he did it and unfortunately people aren't going to forget it." Another mourner called Mamdani a "communist" when asked about his appearance on Friday, adding that the memorial was "not supposed to be a political event." Steven, who traveled all the way to New York from Hobe Sound, Florida, to attend the remembrance, lambasted Mamdani’s presence as "disrespectful" and "offensive." ZOHRAN MAMDANI URGED TO SKIP NEW YORK CITY'S 9/11 MEMORIAL: 'VILE ANTISEMITE' "I've been following that over the past couple weeks and I saw that I think they had upwards of 700,000 New Yorkers requesting him not to be here. I mean, as the mayor, I would assume he has the right to be here…. But who he represents and the people he's affiliated with… I feel that he should stay away. I don't feel that his presence here is wanted, and I think he should honor that as a human being." The petition had garnered more than 110,000 signatures at the time, according to the petition’s tally. Steven called Kassem’s appointment "hideous" and added that the youngest generation who does not remember or did not live through 9/11 are suffering from "incorrect information" and do not understand the reality of the terror attack. He said he will educate his children on 9/11 so that they do not go down the same ideological road. Attendee John told Fox News Digital that Mamdani does have a right to attend. John said he lost friends including at now-Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s Cantor-Fitzgerald firm – which lost more than 650 people; the most of any company in the Twin Towers that day – and that as long as Mamdani is respectful to the fallen Americans being remembered, he is "fine" with the Democrat attending. Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani for comment. In a prior statement, the mayor said he is proud of New York and "love[s] this city [and] country." "[W]hat I want this week to be a focus on is on the families whose loved ones were stolen from them 25 years ago in the horrific act of terror of September 11, and a focus also on the first responders who gave everything they could to this city and to the people who came together to try and help their fellow New Yorkers." During the ceremony, footage captured Mamdani approaching and greeting his 9/11-era predecessor, Republican Rudolph Giuliani. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The two could be seen appearing to exchange brief pleasantries before Giuliani turned and sat down and an aide began speaking to the incumbent mayor. All living former presidents reportedly attended the ceremony, as President Donald Trump instead visited the Pentagon’s remembrance before departing for County Clare, Ireland from nearby Andrews Air Force Base. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4875342cf4db855530 Sophie Cunningham addresses perception that she is the 'sex symbol' of the WNBA te 2026-09-11T20:53:28.306Z Sophie Cunningham addresses perception that she is the 'sex symbol' of the WNBA The usual suspects say that Sophie Cunningham, a role player, is more popular than some of the WNBA’s best players because of "white privilege." But that is not true. Since Caitlin Clark’s rookie season, several WNBA players have used the increased spotlight to exhibit bratty behavior, entitlement, and racial hysteria. By contrast, Cunningham has embraced the moment. She’s entertaining, humorous, resilient, and gorgeous. Colin Cowherd interviewed Cunningham this week on his Volume podcast network, of which she is a part, and noticed a difference between her and the many other athletes he has interviewed. MINA KIMES THINKS PERCEPTION OF DIANNA RUSSINI-MIKE VRABEL SCANDAL IS UNFAIR TO WOMEN "Just did a pod w @sophaller Never had a pod with an athlete that was this honest and authentic. Totally refreshing. I’ll release it tonight," Cowherd posted on X. Cunningham is real. She’s likable. She also doesn’t cave to the pressure from the vultures of American culture who have determined that attractive white women should be ashamed of their looks. She’s like Sydney Sweeney in that way. "You are kind of viewed as the leagues…ummm," Cowherd hesitated. "Just say it," Cunningham interrupted. "Sex symbol," he responded. "That is way better, I thought you were gonna go somewhere completely different," she joked. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Contrast Cunningham’s response with Angel Reese’s. Last month, Reese called herself "beautiful" multiple times and bragged that she looks good in a bikini. She then accused internet users of "sexualizing" her in the comments beneath those photos. Many WNBA players want to be seen as sex symbols but then complain about the perception of such. Cunningham, meanwhile, has no issue with the narrative. Nor should she. "For me, the reason why I really lean into that is, first of all, I've always been super girly. Since a little girl, I've always loved to dress up. I love dresses. I love high heels. I love all of that," Cunningham explained. "For some reason, our society, if you play basketball, you can't dress that way, or you can't be girly. No one's ever said it, but it's like, they kind of feel that you can't be both. Screw all that. Yes, you can. You can be girly, and you can go out and kick someone's ass." She’s right. WNBA SILENCE ON DIJONAI CARRINGTON'S 'WHITE PRIVILEGE' POST EXPOSES SANDY BRONDELLO DOUBLE STANDARD The DiJonai Carringtons and Jemele Hill types want to reduce Cunningham’s popularity down to her skin color. Of course they do. It’s their only card. In reality, Cunningham is the type of woman Americans would embrace regardless of her skin color. She’s a smoking-hot badass who protects her teammates and trolls the media elite. The WNBA would be much better off if its other players learned from Cunningham, instead of trying to clothesline her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4775342cf4db855527 Kansas renews Border War rivalry with Missouri by calling Tigers 'evil,' invoking slavery imagery te 2026-09-11T20:53:27.376Z Kansas renews Border War rivalry with Missouri by calling Tigers 'evil,' invoking slavery imagery You all know I'm a sucker for college football rivalries. I even wrote about some of my favorite rivalries in the sport that are no longer annual contests, and one of the games that ended up on that list was Kansas vs. Missouri, so you can imagine my excitement when it was announced that these two foes would be going at it once more. The Border War, as it was known until 2004, dates back to 1891 and features the kind of hatred and bad blood that makes college football rivalries hit differently than any other sport. NOTRE DAME-USC RIVALRY GAME DISCUSSIONS BACK ON AFTER COLLEGE FOOTBALL SERIES ENDED IN 2026 That hatred was on full display thanks to a new hype video the Jayhawks dropped on social media earlier this week in anticipation for Friday's showdown, and, if we are being honest, they might have taken things just a bit too far. Listen, I'm all for animus in college football rivalries but calling Mizzou evil because Missouri was a slave state 160 years ago feels a bit much, don't you think? I love how they had to officially change the name from Border War to Border Showdown so as not to invoke images of armed conflict, but here comes the Kansas social media team saying, "Hey, remember the Civil War? Well, our opponent was on the side that wanted to keep using slaves." That's painting with a bit of a broad brush, if you ask me. Also, no one at the University of Missouri, be they students, faculty, or otherwise, were even alive at the time of the Civil War, so I'm not sure it's very polite or even correct to call them all "evil." Most of the Mizzou players featured in Kansas's hype video are black, too, and I can assure you they didn't commit to the Tigers because they're pro slavery. And the final cherry on top of this embarrassment sundae is that Metro Boomin, the producer for the song "Superhero (Heroes & Villains)" used in the video, is from, you guessed it, Missouri. (St. Louis.) Well done all around, Jayhawks. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Take it from a guy who throws his remote every time the opposing team converts a first down on his college team: no, it is not that deep. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4675342cf4db85551e Two massive Alaskan brown bears fight over prime fishing spot at Lake Clark National Park te 2026-09-11T20:53:26.560Z Two massive Alaskan brown bears fight over prime fishing spot at Lake Clark National Park Some more incredible wildlife footage has hit the web. As our loyal readers know, nature and wildlife content is among the best content on the internet, and it's wildly unpredictable. Sometimes, it's beautiful and uplifting. Other times, it can be a house of absolute horrors. GRIZZLY BEAR SENDS A BOLD YELLOWSTONE WOLF PACKING AFTER IT EYES THE BEAR'S BISON CARCASS MEAL Today definitely leans towards the latter. ABC News shared a video on Instagram this week of two massive bears in a tense standoff in Alaska. BEAR TRIES TO STEAL ONE TOO MANY FISH OFF OF FISHERMAN'S LINE, GETS CHARGED AT WITH POLE IN HAND "A tour guide in Alaska was startled when two bears began fighting over a prime fishing spot at Lake Clark National Park," the caption states. Whiskey Riff reported the bears captured in the video are Alaskan brown bears, which can be significantly bigger than a standard grizzly. This video perfectly sums up the impressive awe of nature and the fact it can also be insanely dangerous. Imagine being a human and getting in between those two beasts. I don't care how tough or strong anyone thinks they are. I can guarantee you that there's no human on the planet who is going toe-to-toe with an Alaskan brown bear and coming out the winner. It's simply not happening, especially once you realize an adult male can easily weigh more than 1,200 pounds. Do you have crazy stories about encountering wild animals? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4575342cf4db855515 Nolan McLean takes the mound as Mets look to steal Subway Series win from the Yankees te 2026-09-11T20:53:25.845Z Nolan McLean takes the mound as Mets look to steal Subway Series win from the Yankees Yesterday, I had just one game that I took on in Major League Baseball. We had the Rangers and Mariners game with Jacob deGrom and Logan Gilbert pitching for their squads. I ended up taking the over, and it cashed, but the Rangers lost the game. The good news is that the Rangers were at plus money, so there was no loss of funds, but it was a 1-1 take on the game. Today we shift across the country for a Subway Series between the Mets and the Yankees. The New York Mets are wrapping up what has been a disaster of a season. They are very likely to finish the year under .500 and go into the offseason searching for answers after another lost season. To their credit, it isn't like the team is trying nothing and hoping for different results. They go out after big-name players, and for whatever reason, it doesn't work. In the last two years alone, they've signed Juan Soto, Bo Bichette, and Freddy Peralta. Any franchise would be happy to get those additions to its roster. Unfortunately, the team just hasn't been able to get much to click for them. They've traded away Peralta, and they traded another addition they had in Luis Robert Jr. One of the few bright spots this season is taking the ball today, as Nolan McLean toes the rubber. For the year, McLean is a strong 11-8 with a 3.06 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. He has also racked up 179 strikeouts, good for 14th in baseball. He looks like a front-of-the-line starter and is just 25 years old. He has only faced two Yankees hitters in his career, and they are a combined 0-for-6 against him. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS The New York Yankees are not having a disaster season. They are actually having a really good campaign and continuing to fight for the best record in the American League. At the moment, they are three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays, but with 16 games remaining, there is still a little time to catch them. They also recently got back their leader, Aaron Judge, who will give them another push before the playoffs begin. He has only played two games, but looked solid in his last one, going 2-for-4. Tonight, the Yankees turn to another player who was injured but has helped out since returning. Starter Carlos Rodon is pitching with a 5-3 record and a 3.09 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP. Rodon could be a major difference-maker in the postseason. His presence could give the team four solid pitchers in the rotation to take on any team. They are not having him go overly deep into games, and since he came back in August, he has allowed five earned runs over 17.2 innings. A typical outing from him this season is allowing two or fewer runs over five or fewer innings. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Rodon has faced the Mets once before and allowed two earned runs over 3.2 innings. The Yankees lost that game. I think this is a good opportunity for the Mets to steal another one from the Yankees, but I'm only backing them through five innings. I don't believe in the Mets' bullpen, but I think they have an advantage with McLean on the mound. Give me the Mets through five. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4575342cf4db85550c Astros bullpen ERA of 4.11 could be the deciding factor as Tampa Bay Rays protect their postseason lead te 2026-09-11T20:53:25.011Z Astros bullpen ERA of 4.11 could be the deciding factor as Tampa Bay Rays protect their postseason lead I had a disastrous start to the NCAA College Football season, but the NFL has given us two solid victories. I hit a first touchdown scorer play yesterday as well, but of course, I didn't add it to the article. Today we still have football, but it is college football, and to be honest, I'm not overly interested in those games. Instead, I'm going to stick with baseball, which has funded a lot of my football bets this season and in previous years. We are nearing just two weeks remaining in the season, and teams still have a lot to play for, including the Astros and Rays. Believe it or not, the Houston Astros are still one of the better teams in the league. It seems almost impossible that the Astros could be winning games, considering they've traded away or let so many guys walk in free agency. They have had issues with injuries, and their pitching staff is one of the least exciting in baseball. They've tried with a variety of guys, but with a team ERA of 4.52 and a WHIP of 1.35, there isn't much to be excited about when it comes to their rotation. They did call up Miguel Ullola, who takes the ball today for the Astros. He is really more of a reliever than a starter. His last appearance was on Sunday, and he threw one inning, allowing one hit and a strikeout against the Diamondbacks. I'm not quite sure how deep into this game he will go, but he's never pitched more than two innings in a stint in his career, so my guess is that it won't be overly deep. Collectively, the Astros have the 17th-ranked bullpen in baseball with an ERA of 4.11. The Tampa Bay Rays are one of the best teams in baseball and have a solid chance to win 95+ games this season. They are currently in control of their own destiny and have a three-game lead over the New York Yankees. The question about this team is mostly about how they will perform in the postseason, not if they are going to make it. There is still some question about the Astros getting into the postseason, for comparison. This series also holds a little bit more excitement as the leading MVP candidates take each other on. Junior Caminero and Yordan Alvarez are jockeying for the award and have fairly similar statistics. STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU. DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW! One guy who has been having a great season but doesn't seem to be getting any Cy Young buzz is tonight's starter, Drew Rasmussen. For the season, Rasmussen is 14-5 with a 2.88 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP. Rasmussen's WHIP is sitting at third in the Majors, and his ERA is 12th. He's a great option to be a front-of-the-rotation starter for the Rays when they start the playoffs. He has been solid at home this season with a 3.22 home ERA. It is worth noting that his worst starts this season did come at home, though. Astros hitters have done well against him in the past, hitting .307 over 75 at-bats. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! One of Rasmussen's worst starts did come against the Astros, on the road, allowing five earned runs over five innings. Maybe it was something with his mechanics, as he allowed six in the next start to the Yankees. That's 11 earned runs in two games when he has allowed 38 over his other 25 starts. 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Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, as well as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo were also among those in attendance. The message was delivered on the main stage by Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom, was killed in the attacks. Speaking from the memorial stage, Strada accused successive administrations of protecting Saudi Arabia instead of supporting the 9/11 families. Strada called out President Barack Obama, who was at the memorial, for vetoing the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, or JASTA, in 2016. Congress later overrode the veto, allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia over its alleged role in the attacks. TRUMP SET TO HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS, FIRST RESPONDERS AT PENTAGON ON 25TH ANNIVERSARY "Administration after administration, including leaders in front of us here today, chose to protect the Saudis instead of standing with the 9/11 families," Strada said. "They withheld evidence. They vetoed JASTA. They broke promises, both public and private. It has been one betrayal after another. "President Trump can still change that" She urged the president to tell Saudi leaders "that if they want to be friends with the USA, they cannot continue to deny all of this, all of the pain, all of the destruction that we have all been suffering through." "Please carry that message back," another speaker said, addressing Vance. "Stand with the families. Stand with the survivors." The remarks drew applause from the crowd. "Administration after administration has not done anything for us. In fact, they've blocked, blocked us every step of the way of getting justice," Dennis McGinley, whose older brother Danny worked on the 89th floor of the South Tower, told Fox News Digital. "President Trump has a unique, historic opportunity here to be a hero, be our champion, finally close the books on this American nightmare, which is now becoming an American embarrassment. It's got to start." The appeal came as families marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks with a renewed push for accountability from Saudi Arabia, which they accuse of helping two of the hijackers establish themselves in the United States. The kingdom has repeatedly denied involvement. The families’ claims center on Omar al-Bayoumi, a Saudi national who helped hijackers Nawaf al-Hazmi and Khalid al-Mihdhar obtain an apartment in San Diego, and Fahad al-Thumairy, an accredited Saudi diplomat and imam at the King Fahd Mosque in California who had numerous contacts with al-Bayoumi. The 9/11 Commission documented the men’s connections but did not conclude that the Saudi government or senior Saudi officials supported the plot. Its report also said investigators found no evidence that another Saudi national, Osama Bassnan, gave money to the hijackers. Newly released investigative material and evidence presented in a long-running civil case have intensified scrutiny of those connections. In August 2025, U.S. District Judge George Daniels allowed claims against Saudi Arabia to proceed, finding that the families had presented enough evidence to move toward trial. The ruling did not determine that Saudi Arabia was responsible for the attacks. The families say that legal ruling, along with additional FBI and British intelligence material, gives Trump an opportunity to release more records and help resolve what they view as a 25-year-old betrayal. SON WHO LOST FATHER IN 9/11 ATTACKS SHARES POWERFUL LESSONS 25 YEARS LATER: ‘I’M STILL HERE’ For Passananti, the demand was inseparable from his own loss. His father, Horace Robert Passananti, was working on the 100th floor of the North Tower. Passananti was 32 when he called his father after hearing that a plane had struck the building. He never heard from him again. Passananti said he has attended the ceremony every year but one since the attacks. "I wish I wasn’t here, obviously, but I feel like I have to be here every year," he told Fox News Digital. Passananti, who is affiliated with the group 9/11 Justice, said families want those responsible for the attacks held accountable. "We’ve really been on our own — the families — trying to obtain evidence," Passananti said. "We’ve gotten really no help from our government. We feel like they’ve put Saudi Arabia ahead of the 9/11 families, and we’re hoping that will change." TRUMP CONFIRMS PENTAGON PLANS FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 ATTACKS, DISPUTES REPORT ON GROUND ZERO ABSENCE He described the delays in the case as "a twilight zone." "It feels really like a twilight zone and unbelievable that we have to fight for justice for the worst terrorist attack that ever happened on our soil," Passananti said. "It doesn’t feel real. It’s unexplainable." Trump has previously acknowledged that questions remain unanswered about the attacks. In 2022, while defending his decision to host a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament at his New Jersey club amid protests from 9/11 families, Trump said, "Nobody has gotten to the bottom of 9/11." But Trump has not publicly said whether he supports releasing additional files concerning Saudi Arabia’s alleged ties to the hijackers. McGinley worked across the Hudson River and called his brother after seeing the first plane hit, believing it was a small aircraft. His brother told him it was a passenger jet and described seeing people jumping from the neighboring tower. McGinley asked Danny if he was evacuating, and he said he'd been told to remain in place just before the South Tower was hit. McGinley never spoke to him again. "It is like the wound never healed, and every year we get salt poured back into that wound," McGinley said. The families’ calls for answers extended beyond those killed on the day of the attacks. Relatives of first responders who later died from cancer and other illnesses linked to toxic exposure also gathered at the memorial to honor their loved ones. Jen Nilsen, whose husband died in the attacks, said the pain remains as strong as ever 25 years later. "It doesn’t change at the 25th year," Nilsen said. "The pain is still there." Nilsen said she returns to the memorial because "this is where he is." Her message to younger generations was simple. "Never forget," she said. "Even though years go on, you never forget. You never get over it. The hurt is always there. The pain is always here." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4275342cf4db8554f1 DAVID MARCUS: As Democrats protest in Dallas, conservatives are quiet and cautious te 2026-09-11T20:53:22.379Z DAVID MARCUS: As Democrats protest in Dallas, conservatives are quiet and cautious On Thursday afternoon, former Democratic Party superstar Beto O’Rourke headlined a protest at Dallas City Hall that drew about 300 angry, loud Democrats and socialists convinced that in fighting against President Donald Trump and the GOP, they are saving America from fascism. At the entrance to the event was a man holding a sign that read "MAGA = Fascist," complete with a swastika on it. And that was one of the nicer sentiments expressed in the homage signage seen around the event. "I can’t stand the man. You cannot be a Christian while following that man," said Bonnie, an activist in her 60s, when asked why Trump provoked so much outright hatred. DAVID MARCUS: AHEAD OF GOP CONVENTION, DALLAS DEMS SHARE WORRIED OPTIMISM And it wasn’t just Trump. When asked about more generic Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, or Sen. John Thune, R-N.D., Bonnie said, "If they allow him to do what he’s doing, they’re all in the same boat." Rick, also post-retirement age, held a sign that read, "Conservatives Against Trump," and described his values as "small, limited government, a strong national defense and fiscal responsibility." JOHN FETTERMAN DEFENDS TRUMP SUPPORTERS, CONDEMNS FELLOW DEMOCRATS' 'F--- TRUMP' STRATEGY Asked whether he was concerned that the leftward lurch of the Democrats also threatened those centrist principles, Rick replied, "Clearly, both parties, both major parties, have become polarized." From the stage came vitriol about everything from Jeffrey Epstein to data centers in the form of both speeches and song, while a small counterprotest was held at bay by Dallas police. The theme of fascism was present on so many of the signs that I eventually asked one protester what they meant by the term, to which he simply replied, "If you don’t know then I can’t help you," which was not particularly clarifying. The vocal zeal with which these protesters and other Democrats I met in Dallas denounce all things Republican stands in stark contrast with many of the conservatives I spoke to in the city, who, notwithstanding living in red Texas, tend to be a bit shy about their beliefs. "At my son’s school, and around some friends, I just don’t bring up that I support Trump. It's just not worth it," said one woman, who asked to remain anonymous. She also told me of friends she has who send out two sets of Christmas cards each year, one MAGA themed and one not. She now receives the former each holiday season. Another man, who works in the service industry, said, "I can’t tell anyone at work that I like Trump. So, when it comes up, I just say that I’m a Bill Maher-style centrist." At least in his mind, that is as far to the right as he can publicly be without it causing problems. It all reminded me of a young woman who I met last year who told me after we chatted that she didn’t know any conservatives and was surprised I was so nice. I asked her, "Do you have any guy friends who never ever talk about politics?"  She said, "Yes," to which I replied, "Yeah, they’re conservative." BILL MAHER'S DIRE MIDTERM ELECTION WARNING TO DEMS AFTER 'REALLY CRAZY' SOCIALISTS WIN PRIMARIES I immediately felt a twinge of regret for outing them. When Ronald Reagan was winning elections, pundits described his supporters as a silent majority; today, what we have may be something closer to a silenced majority, as conservatives hide their identities to avoid conflict. This is a trend that I have discovered all across the country over the past few years: Praise of Trump seems always to come in a quiet whisper, criticism often loud enough for an entire room to hear. One has to wonder, at a time when polling consistently overestimates support for Democrats, if this shy Trump voter phenomenon might be in play. After all, people trained to keep quiet about their politics may not be eager to respond to polls. Many local Republican voters I spoke with are very nervous that this could be the year that Democrats finally flip Texas. But, in fairness, while they see myriad outward displays of affection for Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, they may have no idea that their friend supports GOP candidate Ken Paxton. The challenge for the Republican Party in this midterm cycle is to make sure that the Trump supporters who don’t want to admit it out loud will still show up to vote, making a difference despite their silence. It is the quiet voters who are very likely to determine control of Congress, and whether the final two years of Trump’s presidency will be the solidification of his legacy or 24 long months of endless impeachment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4175342cf4db8554e8 AOC, Mamdani interaction caught on cam at 9/11 memorial sparks online fury te 2026-09-11T20:53:21.464Z AOC, Mamdani interaction caught on cam at 9/11 memorial sparks online fury New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., were lambasted Friday for appearing to share a moment of levity at the 9/11 Memorial in lower Manhattan during the solemn reading-of-the-names of victims. Mamdani was already facing criticism from some 9/11 victims’ families over his attendance when a television feed showing the reading of victims’ names cut from a young man sobbing at the memorial to the mayor and congresswoman appearing to grin and laugh as they spoke, though their conversation was inaudible. "Disgraceful," said Steve Guest, a former top staffer for Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. "AOC and Mamdani look happy." MAMDANI HEADS TO 9/11 MEMORIAL DESPITE 110,000-SIGNATURE PUSH FROM VICTIMS’ FAMILIES TO STAY AWAY "They always show us who they really are," another critic on X said. Others critics were more direct.  "Why the f--- are these two laughing?" Meghan McCain, daughter of the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., asked.  FAMILIES OF 9/11 VICTIMS' MESSAGE TO MAMDANI: 'PLEASE DO NOT COME' TO MEMORIAL CEREMONY However, a top member of former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's entourage claimed that the video was taken out of context. "The videos of [them] laughing are not true. I was standing next to them the whole time," tweeted Michael Ragusa, reportedly head of Giuliani's security as of 2025, according to WPIX-11. "The camera just caught her greeting him hello. Multiple other politicians were laughing and joking behind me. Republicans and Democrats." The Pittsburgh Republican Committee suggested on X that the sight was one of the reasons 9/11 victims families didn’t want the mayor there, while former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt also sounded off. ZOHRAN MAMDANI URGED TO SKIP NEW YORK CITY'S 9/11 MEMORIAL: 'VILE ANTISEMITE' "While normal Americans cry, commie Mamdani and AOC laugh it up at the 9/11 memorial in New York," Pratt said. "They hate you. They hate your country. They enjoy your misery. We cannot allow these people to have power." A New York City lawmaker added that she was outraged to see Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez acting that way. "After thousands of families of victims of terror beg Mamdani not to show up, he stands there and laughs while families weep," said Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, R-Brighton Beach. "This is NYC’s Mayor." RETIRED PORT AUTHORITY OFFICERS TELL MAMDANI, HOCHUL TO STAY AWAY FROM GROUND ZERO ON 9/11 Richard Sementa, better known as "Mr. Producer" for Mark Levin’s national radio show, tweeted, "Un-freaking believable." Juanita Broaddrick called Mamdani and AOC "two disgusting degenerates" on X. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., who continues to criticize democratic socialists and opponents of Israel, called the mayor "Jihad Mamdani" and said he and the congresswoman should not be anywhere near Ground Zero. "They do not mourn this country, they mock it," he tweeted. "Have some damn respect." "As the names of Americans murdered on September 11th are read aloud at Ground Zero, AOC and Mamdani are laughing and smiling together," said Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas. "There is a time and a place for politics. This isn’t it. Ground Zero is sacred ground." "September 11 is not a photo op, it is not a networking event," said Hunt. Separately, Mamdani was seen at other points standing somberly between New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and New York first gentleman William Hochul Jr. But critics continued pointing out what one called the "jarring split-screen" of the mayor joking around with Ocasio-Cortez a split-second after the mourner was seen sobbing over the shadow "fountain" at the footprint of the Twin Towers. "What exactly is funny?" former Trump White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson asked. Former NYPD cop and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro tweeted what he envisioned the two discussing. "Zo[hran]: You’re not buying into this ‘never again’ bull--- are you? AOC: ‘No, not me,’ Hilarity ensues." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER It was not immediately clear what the two politicians were chatting about at that moment. Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a4075342cf4db8554df Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote te 2026-09-11T20:53:20.497Z Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, Friday to begin the process of modifying the airport's name in Parton's honor, according to a statement from the authority. The decision on the final name is still to come.  DOLLY PARTON FANS CAN NOW BOOK STAYS AT HER UPCOMING HOTEL IN NASHVILLE "While a final name has not yet been determined, we are working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton's name and legacy will be incorporated," the airport authority said. Officials stressed that the vote marks only the beginning of the process  with more details expected in the coming months. "This vote represents the first step in a multifaceted process," the airport authority said. "In the coming months, we anticipate having more definitive plans to share regarding the next steps and implementation." The vote follows an earlier push to honor Parton at the airport after the Tennessee native died at age 80 last month. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital previously reported that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced plans in August to pursue naming the airport in Parton's honor. Lee said at the time that he had spoken with Parton's team about the proposal and that her representatives were appreciative of the support and open to further discussions. The effort also gained significant public support, with a petition calling for the airport to be renamed "Dolly Parton International Airport" drawing more than 155,000 verified signatures at the time of Fox News Digital's previous report. Parton had deep ties to Tennessee throughout her life. She became one of the state's most recognizable figures through her music, philanthropy and Imagination Library literacy program. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The singer had previously resisted another effort to formally honor her in her home state. In 2021, Parton asked Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw legislation that would have allowed a statue of her to be erected on the grounds of the state Capitol. "I am honored and humbled by their intention, but I have asked the leaders of the state legislature to remove the bill from any and all consideration," Parton said at the time. She did, however, leave open the possibility of such an honor in the future. "I hope, though, that somewhere down the road, several years from now or perhaps after I'm gone, if you still feel I deserve it, then I'm certain I will stand proud in our great state Capitol as a grateful Tennessean." Jasmine Baeher of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3f75342cf4db8554d6 California woman chased, fatally shot by illegal immigrant DoorDash driver who stalked her for months: DHS te 2026-09-11T20:53:19.520Z California woman chased, fatally shot by illegal immigrant DoorDash driver who stalked her for months: DHS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said a California woman was fatally shot outside a Sacramento County Panera Bread Tuesday by an illegal immigrant who had stalked her for months and was subject to a restraining order. Shalini Thakur, 38, was standing near her car when Rohit Rohit, an illegal immigrant from India, approached her, chased her when she tried to flee and shot her in the head before getting in a car and driving away, DHS said. Responding police officers caught up to him, but Rohit took his own life with a gun, according to authorities. BIDEN ADMIN RELEASED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF FATALLY STABBING FAIRFAX COUNTY MOTHER "This tragedy would have been completely avoided if it weren’t for the Biden administration RELEASING this killer into our country," a DHS spokesperson said.  "Sanctuary politicians must put an end to reckless policies that play Russian roulette with American lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family." Rohit spent months stalking Thakur, who was eventually granted a restraining order. Thakur said she knew Rohit as a DoorDash delivery driver who would park outside her home for hours and talk to her on a daily basis, ABC 10 reported. DEADLY HOSPITAL STABBING PUTS NEWSOM UNDER PRESSURE OVER ICE DETAINER FIGHT Rohit had stalked Thakur since at least January, when she found an Apple AirTag under the hood of her car. At one point, he tried to coerce her into marriage and prevented her from socializing with others, the news report said. He also allegedly threatened to shoot himself or anyone she met. Rohit later deflated her car tires and followed her to work so he could pretend to offer her help, authorities said. At one point, Rohit allegedly obtained a copy of Thakur's apartment key so he could enter her home while she slept. Even after she got a restraining order against Rohit in May, he continued to stalk her as recently as July. "She could have been saved. She told police so many times," Thakur’s mother, Sudesh Kumari, told the news outlet. "She called them, but nobody did anything." Rohit illegally entered the United States through Arizona in August 2023 and was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol. He was released as part of the Biden administration's policy to let migrants into the U.S. after they were given a court date to appear before a judge. DoorDash did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3e75342cf4db8554cd Kamala Harris claims GOP 'cheating' ahead of midterms, says she's focused on stopping the 'madness' te 2026-09-11T20:53:18.584Z Kamala Harris claims GOP 'cheating' ahead of midterms, says she's focused on stopping the 'madness' Former Vice President Kamala Harris accused Republicans of "cheating" during an interview Thursday and said she was working to "stop the madness" by helping Democrats win the midterm elections. "Midterms, midterms, midterms, full-time occupying my thoughts, my mind and my work," Harris said.  "We have to win these midterms. These — these folks are cheating. They're redrawing lines. They're trying to make it more difficult for people to vote so they won't vote because they are afraid of the power of the people. "And, so, I'm spending full-time working on doing everything I can to help people restore some balance in our government, which is, through the midterms, winning back Congress, the House and the Senate so that we can stop the madness," Harris told former women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe on her podcast, "What Are You Like?" KAMALA HARRIS DIVES INTO MIDTERM FIGHT ONLY TO GET ROASTED FOR NEVER HAVING 'AN ORIGINAL THOUGHT IN HER LIFE’ Rapinoe asked Harris about what brought her back into political and public life. "I don't know how to live and not serve. I honestly don't. I just don't. It's something I've come to terms with. I don't know how to, I just don't know a life without figuring out how I can help move the needle," she said. Harris said she wanted to restore "some sense of sanity" and a functioning government. "If Kamala Harris is upset Republicans are going after the illegals and fraudsters trying to vote, it makes you wonder if she's taking crazy pills again. Voter ID and proof of citizenship are common sense, but Democrats can’t win elections without cheating the system," RNC election integrity Communications Director Ally Triolo told Fox News Digital in a statement. FOX NEWS POLL: SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT FOR BOTH VOTER ID LAWS AND MAIL-IN BALLOTS Rapinoe also asked the former vice president if she had made a decision about running in 2028. "I haven't decided," Harris said. "From my perspective, '28 doesn't matter if we don't win '26." Harris said during an interview last week with MS NOW's Peter Alexander that she even supported Democrats who don't want her on the campaign trail with them, because, she said, they need to do whatever it takes to win. "Listen, Peter, we need to win, OK? Bottom line, we need to win," Harris said. "I have run locally, I’ve run for statewide office and, obviously, nationally. And these candidates know what they need to do to win, and I would expect nothing less. "I look forward to being on the trail and helping folks where I can be helpful, but we have got to put a check on this lawless administration and deliver what Americans need and deserve. Lower costs, affordable healthcare, affordable childcare, you name it. So, I support them in doing whatever they need to do to win." KAMALA HARRIS BACKS MAJOR CHANGES TO THE SUPREME COURT, ELECTORAL COLLEGE AHEAD OF POSSIBLE 2028 CAMPAIGN Rapinoe also discussed her experience as a female athlete. "I’m thinking about my own experience being a female athlete, and I went through, in the prime of my career, just the most historic time in women’s sports," she said. "I mean, it was crazy in the best ways. We saw a huge amount of progress, which has led into a pretty significant regression in terms of just equal rights and people’s rights in general. I definitely think those two are tied. "It was for the longest time, you know, don't talk about women's issues," she added. "Same kind of thing. It was like, 'Well, you're not that good,' or 'You're not that entertaining' or, 'Don't do it like this or whatever.' "And then we did it, and all women's sports sort of did it. And then it was like, 'OK, we're just going to do something else.' And I always just felt like they're like they're not going to let us just win." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3d75342cf4db8554c4 Fans fume at NFL for being 'un-American,' Sophie the sex symbol & the greatest post-9/11 national anthem ever te 2026-09-11T20:53:17.661Z Fans fume at NFL for being 'un-American,' Sophie the sex symbol & the greatest post-9/11 national anthem ever '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. Our first 'Football Friday' of the year with all participants. We've made it! Friday night lights tonight. A full slate of college football tomorrow. And, of course, the NFL returns on Sunday. RedZone. The "Witching Hour." The Fox and CBS theme songs. Carrie Underwood back in our living rooms Sunday night as we all attempt to win back our money after a day of horrible gambling beats. Who has it better than us? What a country. What a big, beautiful, perfect country. REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: 9/11 IS JUST A HISTORY CHAPTER FOR A NEW GENERATION OF AMERICANS And that's important to remember today. It's the 25th anniversary of 9/11. A quarter-century has passed since the world changed forever, and we're still trying to find our way back. We'll get into it today — just a bit — before returning to our regularly-scheduled programming. Let's roll. Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where NFL fans spent the evening trying to figure out how to find the Rams-49ers game on Netflix. They're not happy today. NFL ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL THANKSGIVING EVE GAME BETWEEN PACKERS AND RAMS WILL BE STREAMED ON NETFLIX I don't blame them. What else? I've got some 9/11 thoughts, including the best national anthem you've ever heard, and did anyone catch the Miami-FAMU game last night? Buddy, you haven't LIVED until you bet on a football team to score OVER 0.5 points in a game where they are so clearly overmatched, you start to feel bad for them about five minutes into it. What a rush! Grab you whatever you need to get you though the final day of the work week — dealer's choice today! — and settle in for a Friday 'Cap. Before we get into the serious stuff, I'd like to go ahead and start with last night's blowout in Australia. The Rams looked lifeless. The Niners looked like a Super Bowl juggernaut (even though they refused to give Christian McCaffrey the ball). The game, of course, was on Netflix, which means half the country couldn't find it. The setting itself was cool, but it felt ... weird. Right? Anyone else get that feeling? The seats inside this giant stadium were miles away from the actual field. Could you imagine buying a ticket, and THIS is your view? Yikes. You could hear the difference back here in the states, too. There was NO crowd pop. At all. Go back and listen to the Pats-Seahawks game from Wednesday, and then compare it to last night's crowd. It sounds like a different sport. Look, I know what the NFL and Roger Goodell is trying to do with these international games. I get it. Expand, expand, expand! These owners and commissioners, in every league, are just obsessed with expanding their reach. SOLD OUT MELBOURNE CROWD STANDS FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION OF 9/11 AT NFL'S FIRST AUSTRALIA GAME But good Lord, can't we just keep the NFL in the US of A? Football doesn't need expansion. It's the most popular sport in America, by a wide margin. Why do we need to grow the game outside the country? That side of the world doesn't need football. They have futbol. And they are FINE with it. We should be, too. Keep the NFL in America. Enough of these international games. It's nonsense. "Absolute crazy work for the NFL to put this game in Australia and behind a Netflix paywall. Completely out of reach and un-American." That's my biggest takeaway from last night's game. That was, clearly, the biggest takeaway from NFL fans back here in the states. Folks were DONE with it by halftime, and I don't blame them. It's the same argument I have when these college teams go to a neutral site for a game. STOP it. You wanna know what makes college football great? The campus atmosphere. Quit going to these giant neutral site stadiums for big games. And stop going overseas to play an NFL game. We appreciate it way more back home. Trust me. Now, while the country was unified against the NFL's decision last night, we were unified in a much different way 15 years ago. If you watch ONE sports-related thing about 9/11 today, watch this clip of Jim Cornelison singing the national anthem on the 10th anniversary of the attacks. It's perfect: Goodness gracious. The best national anthem performance ... ever? Just listen to that crowd. Usually, we're all reserved and quiet for the anthem, out of respect. There are occasions, though, where our emotions take over. This day, every year, is one of those occasions. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I was in third grade when the towers were struck. I don't remember really anything from when I was 8. Bits and pieces, but not much. I remember that day. Always have. I remember our teacher putting the news on in our classroom. I remember school getting out early, because America was under attack and we had no idea who was next. I remember coming home and walking into our living room, and my mom was watching NBC, on those GIANT, flimsy flat-screens from the late-90s, and just sobbing. I remember having no idea what was happening. But also, at the same time, knowing something was very wrong. Folks who were born pre and post-9/11 live two very different lives. I assume it's the same with the Kennedy assassination. It's easy to forget who we were that day. How we responded. We've lost so much of that in 2026. Everyone is so angry, and so tense, and so combative. I choose to remember how unified this country was in the days, weeks, months and years after those attacks. Goodness, I hope we can get back to that one day. Sooner rather than later, preferably. OK, let's get the morale back on track and rapid-fire this Friday class into a big football weekend. First up? Anyone see the 'Canes game last night? Lordy. 77-7. Could've been 177-7, if Miami wanted it. Seriously. The Hurricanes were favored by 50, and somehow covered with ease. FAMU's team total was set at 0.5. Yes. You read that right. Zero. Point. Five. Because I'm a lunatic, I took that bet. And buddy, it was an ELECTRIC cash: CHA-CHING! I've never been so locked in on a FAMU score in my life. I doubt I ever will be again. Hat's off to the Rattlers for playing all four quarters. As for Miami ... good job? I guess? I personally don't think those two teams have any business being on the same field together ever again, especially during the NIL era. We have to have some standards, right? Goodness. OK, that's it for today — and this week! On the way out, here's Sophie Cunningham breaking her silence with Colin Cowherd and admitting she's perfectly fine being a sex symbol, as Colin put it. Don't listen to the haters and the losers, Sophie! Do you. See y'all Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3c75342cf4db8554bb Fanatics Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20 get $350 FanCash te 2026-09-11T20:53:16.800Z Fanatics Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20 get $350 FanCash The Fanatics promo code FOXNEWS350 for September 2026 gives new users up to $350 in FanCash. The offer is open to new customers who are 21 or older in Fanatics’ 23 legal states and takes only a few minutes to claim. Last updated: Sept. 11, 2026 As of our review from September 2026, Fanatics Sportsbook welcome offer is fair, offering you a generous boost in their rewards program so that you can get real-life sports merchandise. You can bet $20 and receive $350 back, and it's easy to claim. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3b75342cf4db8554b2 USS Cole commander recalls chilling 9/11 warning at CIA just 20 minutes before first plane hit te 2026-09-11T20:53:15.948Z USS Cole commander recalls chilling 9/11 warning at CIA just 20 minutes before first plane hit Just 20 minutes before the first hijacked plane struck the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, the USS Cole's former commander made a chilling prediction inside CIA headquarters. Speaking on the "Fox News Rundown" podcast commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold said the moment at Langley underscores a lesson he believes the nation cannot afford to forget. Lippold said he had just finished a briefing with a senior CIA official about intelligence related to the USS Cole attack. When asked for his assessment, Lippold warned that it would likely take a catastrophic event on U.S. soil for the American people to recognize the threat. FOR 'HORRIBLE MOMENT,' BUSH WHITE HOUSE THOUGHT US MILITARY SHOT DOWN FLIGHT 93 "I said, 'I'm [going to] be honest with you, sir. America doesn't understand. I believe it is going to take a seminal event probably in this country where hundreds, if not thousands, died before Americans realized that we are at war with this guy,' meaning [Osama] bin Laden," Lippold told Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson. "Twenty minutes after I said that, the first plane hit the North Tower, and I was literally leaving the headquarters when the plane hit the South Tower." 25 YEARS LATER, 9/11 MEMORIES ENDURE AS NATION GATHERS TO HONOR NEARLY 3,000 LIVES LOST The 9/11 terror attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, and thousands more have died from related illnesses. Less than a year before that day, Lippold was the commanding officer of the USS Cole when al Qaeda terrorists attacked the guided-missile destroyer. On Oct. 12, 2000, two suicide bombers in a small boat pulled alongside the ship in Aden, Yemen, offering friendly gestures before detonating explosives in their boat alongside the Cole. Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed, and 37 others were injured in the blast, which ripped a hole near the ship's waterline. AMERICA BUILT A FORTRESS AFTER 9/11; THEN THE THREAT STARTED HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT That incident was one of several al Qaeda attacks in the years leading up to 9/11, including the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in East Africa, when Lippold argues went largely unanswered by U.S. leadership. For Lippold, watching the Pentagon burn on 9/11 reinforced his belief that the United States must aggressively confront terrorist groups around the globe. "It really solidified to me the costs that if the United States does not react to the threat of terrorism and countries who support it, we will continue to pay a price in the future," Lippold said. 9/11 WIDOW TERRY STRADA ACCUSES US OF PROTECTING SAUDI ARABIA 25 YEARS AFTER TERROR ATTACKS, ADDRESSES VANCE "And it really doesn't matter whether it is through the drugs, whether it's through actually [an] attack, through waterborne or vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices, terrorism has to be ruthlessly stopped anywhere around the world," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3a75342cf4db8554a9 WWE giant Omos talks AAA run, vows to hand out ‘a-- whooping’ to Rey Mysterio at Triplemania 34 te 2026-09-11T20:53:14.884Z WWE giant Omos talks AAA run, vows to hand out ‘a-- whooping’ to Rey Mysterio at Triplemania 34 Omos is one of the biggest men on the WWE roster, but he has not been seen in a WWE ring in two years as he’s taken on new projects and has used his stature to inflict pain at other promotions. He had a brief run at Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan before he made his debut at AAA’s Triplemania 33 last year, winning the Bardahl Cup and firmly cementing himself as a force to be reckoned with in Mexico. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK Omos told OutKick Dropkick in an interview before his match against Rey Mysterio at TripleMania 34 in Las Vegas on Friday night that he had no qualms about joining AAA after his run in Japan. "No, not at all. I think, me coming to AAA, I had a chance to go to Japan last year for Pro Wrestling Noah and I think that prepared me for AAA," he said. "Going out there, experiencing a new culture, speak little-to-no Japanese but being able to immerse myself in that wrestling culture, which is all the same boat. It’s also very unique in its own ways. It was a phenomenal experience so I think that helped me." In the last few weeks, Omos got himself suspended from AAA for his eruption at Mysterio – who is the AAA general manager. The feud continued earlier this month when Omos showed up as a paid spectator in the crowd, but ended up getting involved in the action any way. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Omos will have a chance to earn his roster spot back on Friday night during Night 1 of Triplemania 34 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. "I am excited to hand out the greatest a— whooping of this lifetime to Rey Mysterio. I am thrilled," Omos vowed. Mysterio is one of the greatest WWE stars of all time and arguably the greatest Luchador in Lucha Libre history. For Omos, none of the superlatives matter. "No, I don’t give a damn. It doesn’t matter, no," he said. "Not even in the slightest." As AAA commentator Corey Graves put it earlier this week, Omos and Mysterio are writing a true David and Goliath story and it is sure to live up to the hype Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3975342cf4db8554a0 'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk in nearly 1 million adults te 2026-09-11T20:53:13.596Z 'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk in nearly 1 million adults Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford. People who reported drinking beverages "very hot" had about three times the risk of developing oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of cancer that begins in the cells lining the esophagus, compared to those who drank warm beverages. Drinking six or more hot drinks per day was associated with a 71% higher risk of the disease. The same link was not seen for esophageal adenocarcinoma (AC), a type of cancer that develops in the lower part of the esophagus. ALCOHOL TIED TO SURPRISING CANCER DEATH PATTERN IN ADULTS UNDER 55, RESEARCHERS FIND The study included nearly 1 million U.K. adults, making it the largest investigation of its kind to date, according to lead study author Keren Papier, a nutritional epidemiologist at the University of Oxford. Roughly half of the participants were from the Million Women Study (MWS), who were followed for an average of 14 years, and the other half were from the UK Biobank (UKB), who were followed for 11 years. "Compared with people who reported drinking their beverages ‘warm,’ those who drank them ‘hot’ had around a 1.7 times higher risk of SCC, while those who drank them ‘very hot’ had around a three times higher risk," Papier told Fox News Digital. The study was published in the International Journal of Cancer. FDA APPROVES ONCE-DAILY PILL FOR DEADLY CANCER AFTER PATIENTS' SURVIVAL RATES NEARLY DOUBLE The researchers estimated that, if the observed association reflects a true cause-and-effect relationship, about 14% of SCC cases could potentially be prevented if people drank beverages "hot" rather than "very hot." The biggest limitation, according to the researchers, is that beverage temperatures were self-reported rather than directly measured. Because people's tolerance for heat differs, participants may have classified similar temperatures differently. "A limitation of our study was that, although we examined associations by self-reported preferred drink temperature, we did not have data on directly measured drink temperatures, and, therefore, cannot determine how self-reported drink temperature is likely to relate to absolute drink temperature," Papier noted. "These findings don't mean people need to stop drinking tea or coffee. Just let your drinks cool down a little before drinking them." An outside cancer specialist agreed the findings are biologically plausible but said they should be interpreted in context. Dr. Aaron Sasson, chief of surgical oncology and co-director of the gastrointestinal oncology team at Stony Brook Cancer Center in New York, said it’s been known that drinking hot beverages or liquids can be irritating to the esophagus and that it could contribute to the development of esophageal cancer. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The hotter the liquid, the higher the risk of a "thermal injury," the doctor told Fox News Digital. "Similar to burning your hand, if you were to get a burn on your hand, you have an increased risk of getting squamous cell carcinoma of the hand, of the skin developing in the burned area," Sasson said. "So, think of that as constantly repeating a burn to the esophagus." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES The doctor reiterated that this study specifically looked at the risk of squamous carcinomas, not adenocarcinomas. "In the United States, about 85% of all of our cancers are adenocarcinomas. So, the incidence of squamous carcinomas in the esophagus is quite low, just to put it into perspective," he noted. The lifetime risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus in the U.S. is less than 1%, the doctor said. Sasson agreed that there was no "objective measurement" of the drinks’ temperature, which poses an unknown variable. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If you are a heavy consumer of hot tea or coffee, maybe you'd want to cool it down a little bit," he advised. "But I think, for practical purposes, for most people, [it’s] not the predominant risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus." Smoking, heavy alcohol use, acid reflux and obesity are among the better-established risk factors for esophageal cancer, Sasson said. "If you were to limit alcohol consumption and eliminate cigarette smoking, you will have done wonders for your esophagus." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3675342cf4db855497 Asked Siri to call your bank? A scam could cost thousands te 2026-09-11T20:53:10.390Z Asked Siri to call your bank? A scam could cost thousands Asking Siri to call your credit card company sounds about as routine as asking for the weather. You say the company name, Siri finds a number and the call begins. For Virginia, an 82-year-old woman from Concord, Massachusetts, that simple request nearly turned into a financial nightmare. She says she asked Siri to call American Express. Instead, she reached a bogus number. From there, the conversation eventually moved to her Bank of America account and a supposed $1,000 credit that suddenly became $100,000. Virginia caught on before sending the money. Her story shows how a Siri bank scam can exploit something many of us barely think about: where a phone number came from before we dialed it. The Better Business Bureau has previously warned that fake customer service numbers can surface through voice searches. It has documented cases involving Siri and other voice assistants where people believed they had reached a legitimate company. Here's how the scam unfolded and what you can do before your next financial call to make sure you're reaching the real company. FTC REVEALS WHERE SPAM CALLS HIT HARDEST Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the Protect Your Money Replay Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our financial protection checklist. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five simple ways to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. You’ll learn how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com Virginia wrote to CyberGuy after the experience because she wanted other people to know how quickly a seemingly safe phone call can go wrong. "Hi, I just wanted to pass on this scam. I needed to call American Express. Instead of using the phone number on my credit card, I asked Siri to call American Express instead. It was all downhill from that point on. The telephone number was bogus, and eventually I wound up on my BOA account with a so-called BOA Security Expert. Fortunately, when zeros started being added to the $1000.00 credit I was supposed to get, and the "gentleman" said he couldn't correct it, I needed to go to BOA and return the $100000.00. I realized what was going on and immediately hung up and froze my BOA account. I never expected that a number that Siri provided would lead to trouble. I try to inform people now that calling a number can also put your finances in jeopardy. I am 82 years old and could have lost my entire retirement in one fell swoop. Thank you," Virginia, Concord, Massachusetts. That last part stopped me. Virginia had no reason to think asking Siri to place a call could potentially put her retirement savings in danger. After all, she initiated the call herself. That gave the person who answered an immediate advantage. Based on Virginia's account, this looks like two scam techniques chained together. First came the fake customer service number. Then came a refund or overpayment scheme designed to persuade her to send real money back. Virginia says she asked Siri to call American Express rather than using the phone number printed on her card. Apple says business information can appear across Apple services, including Maps and Siri. Place cards can include phone numbers and other business details. We reached out to Apple for comment but did not hear back before our deadline. However, Virginia's experience alone cannot tell us how this specific bogus number became associated with her request. We simply do not know how the bad number got there. This was a powerful setup because Virginia believed she had contacted American Express herself. She had not answered a random phone call. She had asked her iPhone to make the call. That can lower your guard before the person on the other end even says hello. The Better Business Bureau has warned about this problem. Scammers can promote fake support numbers that make their way into online search results. Voice assistants may then use information pulled from those results or related business listings. We have seen a similar trap with traditional web searches. In our report, The No. 1 Google search scam everyone falls for, a victim searching for customer support landed on a fake number and eventually lost control of his phone. Voice assistants can add another layer of trust because you may never see the number before the call starts. According to Virginia, she eventually found herself dealing with someone claiming to be a Bank of America security expert. At that point, the story had shifted from customer service to her bank account. That shift should immediately raise your guard. Bank of America warns about criminals who pose as bank representatives and invent urgent problems involving your account. Scammers may ask for verification codes, remote access or money transfers. Then Virginia encountered the clue that saved her. Virginia says she expected a $1,000 credit. Then zeros started appearing. Suddenly, she was dealing with $100,000. The supposed bank expert told her the mistake could not be corrected. According to Virginia, she was then told she needed to go to Bank of America and return the excess money. That follows a familiar overpayment or refund scam pattern. Scammers claim they accidentally sent too much money. Then they pressure you to return the difference before you have time to verify what happened. Fortunately, the sudden jump to $100,000 made Virginia question the entire story. She hung up and froze her Bank of America account. We cannot determine that from Virginia's description. Scammers sometimes use remote-access software to manipulate what a person sees on a computer. They can also move a victim's own money between accounts, so it appears that a new deposit arrived. Another possibility involves a fake banking page designed to display whatever balance the criminal wants the victim to see. CyberGuy has covered how fake support representatives use remote access and other tactics to take control of devices. You can see the warning signs in our guide, Protect yourself from tech support scams. Virginia did not provide enough information to identify the exact technique used here. What we do know is that the criminal wanted her to believe $100,000 had appeared and that she needed to return it. If she had followed those instructions, the money she sent would have been very real. NEW BANK SCAM LAWS COULD STOP SUSPICIOUS PAYMENTS A scammer may know your name, your bank or details that make the call sound convincing. These steps can help you stay in control. For banks and credit card companies, the safest starting point is usually the number printed on the back of your physical card. You can also open the institution's official app and find its contact information there. Avoid relying on a phone number supplied by a search result, sponsored ad or voice assistant when your finances are involved. A call to your credit card company should not suddenly require you to move money through an unrelated bank account. If the story starts getting complicated, hang up. Then contact the company again using a verified number. A scammer may claim your money needs to be transferred into another account to keep it safe. Do not do it. Bank of America warns that it will never ask customers to transfer money because fraud was detected on an account. The same caution applies if someone tells you to withdraw cash, buy gift cards or purchase cryptocurrency to resolve a banking problem. If someone says $1,000 accidentally became $100,000, stop. Do not transfer the supposed difference back. Contact your bank independently and ask it to verify your actual balance and transaction history. Banks use one-time codes to confirm your identity or approve certain actions. A scammer may ask you to read one aloud while claiming it is needed to cancel fraud. Never give a verification code to someone who called you or someone you reached through an unverified number. If someone claiming to represent a bank or credit card company tells you to install software that lets them see or control your screen, end the call. Remote-access programs can give criminals enormous control over your computer. They may watch you log into your bank, move money between accounts or manipulate what appears on the screen. Strong antivirus software can help protect you if a fake support representative sends you to a malicious website or convinces you to download a dangerous file. It can also warn you about phishing pages and other threats designed to steal passwords or financial information. The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Set alerts for purchases, withdrawals and transfers so you know quickly when money moves. You should also enable notifications for suspicious logins and changes to your account information when your financial institution offers them. These alerts give you another chance to catch activity you did not authorize. Your banking password should never be reused on another account. A password manager can create and store strong passwords so you do not have to remember them all. Also enable two-factor authentication whenever your bank supports it. An authenticator app or security key can provide stronger protection when available. If someone tells you money suddenly appeared in your account, do not rely on what they show you. Close the session. Open your bank's official app yourself or type the bank's website address directly into your browser. Then check your transactions independently. If Siri or Apple Maps provides incorrect business information, you can report the listing to Apple. On an iPhone, open Maps > tap your picture or initials next to the search field > tap Reports > tap Report a New Issue > choose the appropriate option and follow the on-screen instructions. Fixing a bad listing may help prevent someone else from reaching the same number. APPLE’S $250M SIRI SETTLEMENT: ARE YOU OWED CASH? If you think a scammer got access to your financial information, act quickly. Hang up and stop responding to texts, emails or calls from the person. Do not use a callback number they provided. Use the number on your card or inside the official app. Tell the fraud department exactly what happened. Ask whether any transfers, new payees or other account changes need to be stopped. Virginia froze her Bank of America account as soon as she realized something was wrong. Your bank may also allow you to lock a debit or credit card instantly through its app. If you entered a password while the scammer could see your screen, or you gave one away, change it from a trusted device. Change any other account that used the same or a similar password. If you installed a remote-control program at the scammer's direction, disconnect that computer from the internet. Remove the software and run a full antivirus scan before signing back into sensitive accounts. If you are unsure whether the device is clean, get help from a trusted computer professional before using it for banking again. Look for unfamiliar transactions, new payees and changes to your phone number or email address. Also check whether the scammer altered security settings or added a new device to the account. If the scammer obtained your Social Security number or enough personal information to open accounts in your name, consider freezing your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. A credit freeze can make it harder for a criminal to open new credit in your name. Report financial fraud to your bank immediately. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If money was transferred, contact the financial institution involved as soon as possible. Some transactions become much harder to recover once they are completed. Criminals may contact victims again after the first attempt. Sometimes they pretend to be investigators, bank employees or recovery specialists who claim they can get your money back. Treat any unexpected follow-up contact with suspicion. What sticks with me about Virginia's story is how ordinary the first move felt. She was trying to reach a company she already trusted and used Siri to save herself a little time. That tiny convenience nearly opened the door to a six-figure loss. Virginia also deserves credit for catching the moment when the story stopped making sense. A $1,000 credit becoming $100,000 was enough to make her question the person guiding her.  That instinct protected her retirement. I also would not frame this as an age issue. Criminals succeed because they exploit trust in familiar technology and recognizable financial brands. Anyone can get caught when a call begins through a device they use every day. From now on, I would treat financial phone numbers almost like passwords. Verify them before you use them. The number on your physical card or inside the official banking app gives you a much stronger starting point than a search result or voice request. After hearing what happened to Virginia, would you still let Siri dial your bank without checking the number first? Have you ever reached the wrong company through a voice assistant or online search? Write to us in the comments below and tell us what happened. Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3575342cf4db85548e OutKick's Craig Carton rips Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers: 'He's a lousy person' te 2026-09-11T20:53:09.606Z OutKick's Craig Carton rips Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers: 'He's a lousy person' Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a rather divisive, polarizing figure in sports. Some people love his brash honesty and anti-establishment takes while others can't stand his hardened exterior and surly demeanor. You can file OutKick's Craig Carton under the latter category, as he took Mr. Rodgers (whom he calls "The LeBron James of the NFL") to task over his latest controversial comments he made on a podcast appearance with Steelers teammate Cam Heyward. AARON RODGERS ROASTS 'GUTLESS' ESPN'S INTEGRITY FOR ITS DIANNA RUSSINI-MIKE VRABEL COVERAGE 'HYPOCRISY' Rodgers was quoted as saying that his ex-fiance, Hollywood actress Shailene Woodly, told him that she needed to "go f–k this guy" just days after she agreed to marry the star signal caller. Carton took exception to this. "Mr. Narcissist himself, Aaron Rodgers, went on the Cam Heyward Podcast, and decided that this was the right platform to embarrass himself," Carton retorted. As Carton points out, Woodley hasn't spoken about Rodgers publicly for almost two years, yet the Super Bowl MVP feels the need to bring something up that may not have even happened in the first place. CRAIG CARTON, MICHAEL RAPAPORT DISH ON THEIR SHARED DISLIKE FOR LEBRON JAMES: 'DEAD TO ME' "Just because Aaron Rodgers said it, doesn’t mean it’s true," Carton explained. "The more he protests all the accusations against him, and the criticism of him, the more I gathered the fact that he’s a weird guy, a high maintenance guy, an absolute narcissist, and a guy that women should stay thousands of yards away from." But Rodgers didn't stop with Woodley, and turned his sights towards former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and her lack of intimacy during their relationship, as it would appear no ex is safe from his wrath. He also claimed that Patrick was depressed after retiring from auto racing, and refused to let her help pay for his house in Malibu, saying he didn't think the relationship was going in the right direction. AARON RODGERS CLEARS AIR ON 'RACY' DREW ALLAR DM RUMORS ON CAM HEYWARD PODCAST: 'IT'S NOT TRUE' While there doesn't seem to be any extrinsic motivation for Rodgers to make these comments, given neither of these women have spoken publicly about him in quite some time, Carton opines this all ties back to his narcissism. "What joy do you get out of embarrassing Danica Patrick publicly? What joy do you get out of embarrassing Shailene Woodley publicly," he asked. "It’s always about you, isn't it, Aaron?" Rodgers even threw some of his former teammates under the bus, and although he wouldn't refer to them by name, Carton was able to identify them as former Packers receiver Greg Jennings and tight end Jermichael Finley. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! He bad mouths his exes, he bad mouths his former teammates, and although he will be a no-doubter for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he's certainly not a hall of fame human, if Carton has anything to say about it. "As great as Aaron Rodgers was…he’s a lousy person," he explained. "And when it all comes down in the wash, would you rather be a great football player or a great person?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3475342cf4db855485 Inside Trump’s intimate meeting with nation’s bravest soldiers during whirlwind Texas trip te 2026-09-11T20:53:08.149Z Inside Trump’s intimate meeting with nation’s bravest soldiers during whirlwind Texas trip ARLINGTON, Texas — During his whirlwind trip to Texas to rally Republican voters ahead of November’s elections, President Donald Trump on Thursday made a pit stop to honor America’s bravest warriors the day before the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The intimate gathering was held at the National Medal of Honor Museum, where Trump also met privately with the Medal of Honor recipients who were present. Trump also signed legislation clearing the way for a new monument honoring the award's recipients on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., before addressing roughly 100 guests, including 16 of the nation’s 65 living Medal of Honor recipients. REPUBLICANS HEAD TO DALLAS WITH ONE MISSION: DEFY HISTORY AND WIN BIG "It’s very special for all of us," Trump said. "It's special for me to be here, and it's an American treasure devoted to the best and bravest warriors of our country. And, frankly, it's really the best they've ever produced." The event was a stark contrast to the tens of thousands to whom Trump had addressed about 13 hours prior at the GOP midterm convention, a half hour away in Dallas. DAVID MARCUS: IN DALLAS, GOP SEEKS UNITY ON 9/11, KIRK ANNIVERSARIES Charlotte Jones, daughter of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, is the chairman of the museum’s board of directors and served as the event’s emcee. Her father beamed with pride as he sat front and center, which Trump noted from the stage. High-ranking Republican politicians, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, were among the high-profile guests who huddled in the room for the event. Both Jones and Troy Bertram, the CEO of the new center, stressed that the National Medal of Honor Museum (NMOH) is not just a war museum. "We are not a military history museum," Bertram told Fox News Digital. "We are storytelling around the humans, about their courage, their sacrifice. Who they were before what they became." Trump’s speech struck a tone of admiration for the men and women honored by the museum. MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT JAMES CAPERS JR. SAYS RECOGNITION IS BITTERSWEET AFTER LOSING 'SO MUCH' "They stormed into hellfire and crushed America's enemies," the president said. "They had bravery like few people could even think of having. They carried the wounded out of battle and on their own backs and carried them back and forth. … They stood in the way of bullets, purposely just standing just like this and taking bullets, and it's amazing." One of those warriors was Army Lt. Col. William Swenson, a man of steely resolve who serves on the museum’s board. DAKOTA MEYER TALKS SERVICE, BLASTS CONTROVERSIAL DESIGN FOR GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR MEMORIAL His heroic 2009 actions in Afghanistan, where he fought during Operation Enduring Freedom, earned him the highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. government in 2013, presented by then-President Barack Obama. Pinned down by the enemy during a seven-hour battle in the Ganjgal Valley of the country’s Kunar Province, Swenson saved lives by making multiple trips into active combat zones, pulling wounded soldiers to safety and loading them onto helicopters for evacuation. "The president and our commander-in-chief has been a strong supporter of this project," Swenson told Fox News Digital. "He continues to be a strong supporter of this project, and having him as involved as he is going to be a great contribution to get the monument done to standard, on time and to start signaling the messaging to the American people what’s important about service." The 47th president is working with private donors to build the new monument in Washington, D.C., near the Lincoln Memorial, in honor of recipients of the nation’s highest military award for heroism in battle. He previously signed the Hershel "Woody" Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, officially clearing the path for its construction. WWII VET GIVES DIRECT MESSAGE TO YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY: 'WE GAVE UP OUR YESTERDAYS FOR YOUR TOMORROWS' "When he died, Woody was the last surviving recipient from World War II. [He] had one of the most dangerous jobs of war, and that’s operating a flamethrower," Trump said, speaking of the man for whom the bill was named. "In the Battle of Iwo Jima, he carved a path to American victory — literally carved a path so soldiers could get in and win through a deadly gauntlet of enemy strongholds. And back and forth he went. He just kept going back and forth." Williams was one of about 300 flamethrowers in Iwo Jima, a famed and defining battle in the war’s Pacific theater. The late soldier’s family members were in the audience and were fondly acknowledged by the president. "America will never, ever forget what they did and what they risked and how much they risked [and] what they meant to their families and what they've meant to our country," Trump concluded. "I want to thank you all once again." Swenson described the importance of remembrance. "What we do to ensure that we have common history, common beliefs, is we have monuments, and we have museums. We have our mythology that tells us who we are as Americans and what we will continue to be in the future," he said. "Without this mythology, we don’t have that narrative. The fact that the event was held the day before the 25th anniversary of 9/11 wasn’t lost on him, either. He described the tragedy as a "seminal event" for him, which happened just as he was finishing college, that shaped his entire future. Swenson spent 22 years in the Army after the attack. "The United States is forged in fire," he said. "We’ve had revolutions, we’ve had civil wars, we’ve had global conflicts, we’ve had civil strife. There will always be challenges to our freedom and to our country, and it’s up to us to move forward from those events and create that more perfect union. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "That said, we must always learn from these events to help better prevent them and also to honor the sacrifice of the service members who fought in these conflicts, and also understand how we as citizens can create a better country that does not have these problems — that does not have these challenges. It’s our responsibility to future generations to prevent that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3375342cf4db85547c New York Times accused of framing Muslims as true victims of 9/11 in anniversary coverage te 2026-09-11T20:53:07.195Z New York Times accused of framing Muslims as true victims of 9/11 in anniversary coverage The New York Times on Friday was accused of treating Muslims as the true victims of the terror attacks of September 11, 2021, but the paper insists any criticism is a "disingenuous" attempt to stoke outrage. "The Times can't remember 9/11 without bemoaning a ‘wave of hate’ and ‘anti-Muslim prejudice,’ NewsBusters executive editor Tim Graham told Fox News Digital. The Times’ published a story headlined, "After 9/11, Islamophobia Shaped a Generation of Muslim New Yorkers," that said the "attacks unleashed a wave of hate, but the years since have seen Muslim Americans’ political and cultural influence grow." LIBERAL VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICT: DON'T LINK 9/11 TERROR ATTACKS TO 'ISLAM OR MUSLIMS' Times reporters Liam Stack and Maya King wrote about "once-friendly neighbors" allegedly keeping their distance from American Muslims on the heels of the terror attacks, suggesting that many "have faced a quarter-century of suspicion and hostility." "In New York, a generation of Muslim New Yorkers responded to the Islamophobia by organizing their communities: Mosques hosted makeshift legal clinics. Small businesses became hubs in a citywide civil rights network. Muslims of different racial, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds formed alliances the city had not seen before," Stack and King wrote. "Their political organizing helped, years later, to elect the city’s first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani," they continued. "But anti-Muslim prejudice still endures, echoing the Islamophobia that arose in the earliest days after Sept. 11." The Times’ story, which was published hours before the somber anniversary of the attacks that killed 2,977 people at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon and aboard United Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, said the attacks also "left many Muslim American communities scarred by heavy-handed law enforcement tactics and the suspicion, if not outright hostility, of classmates, co-workers, elected officials and cable news commentators who blamed all Muslims for the terrorism they, too, had experienced that day." MAMDANI FACES GROWING 9/11 BACKLASH AS OLD POST RESURFACES AHEAD OF GROUND ZERO CEREMONY: 'IS THIS REAL?' The Times then spoke with Afaf Nasher, the executive director of the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, who said that Muslim Americans were "pushed against the wall" and were faced with the decision to "run in fear" or push back. "Political empowerment was certainly one way that we are pushing back," Nasher told the Gray Lady. Stack and King noted that the ascendance of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani "has turned New York into perhaps the most prominent example of American Muslim success in the post-9/11 world" before suggesting Muslims in the United States continue to face many challenges. "Those include a history of police surveillance, backlash faced by high-profile Muslims in politics or the arts, and attacks on Islamic religious expression, including the construction of mosques and the wearing of religious clothing like hijabs. Those biases have also affected followers of other faiths, in particular observant Sikh men, whose turbans are often mistaken for a form of Islamic dress," Stack and King wrote. MAMDANI HEADS TO 9/11 MEMORIAL DESPITE 110,000-SIGNATURE PUSH FROM VICTIMS’ FAMILIES TO STAY AWAY "After Sept. 11, many Muslims in New York found themselves under covert police surveillance," they continued. The report evoked a Pew Research Center survey that found some American adults believe Muslims are less patriotic than other Americans, and they often cite the Sept. 11 attacks as the reason. "By some measures, the survey showed that public attitudes toward Islam were more negative now than they were immediately after the attacks," Stack and King wrote. Graham, who has put a spotlight on bias in the media for decades, said that "any surveillance of Muslims or mosques is treated as prejudice, despite the obvious point that some mosques and their leaders support Islamist terrorism." CBC RELEASES POLICY CHANGE AFTER CONTROVERSY ABOUT REFUSING TO REFER TO 9/11 AS ‘TERRORIST ATTACKS’ "’Islamophobia’ is always an oppressive problem that America needs to overcome, and increasing political and cultural influence of Muslim leftists like Zohran Mamdani was treated like signs of progress. For people who claim to oppose organized hate, they can't seem to find any in Muslim circles," Graham said. Overall, you're only presented with pro-Muslim gush," Graham continued. "There is no opposing point of view, just a citation of hatred and prejudice from Trump and the Republicans." Graham and other critics pointed out that the Times published a second story on Islamophobia on Friday, with the other one headlined, "Facing Islamophobia, Mamdani Keeps Focus on 9/11 Victims." Conservative critics took to social media to blast the Times. The Times stood by its reporting.  "This misleading statement is nothing more than a disingenuous attempt to seek attention and stoke outrage by misrepresenting The New York Times's journalism covering the anniversary and commemoration of the Sept. 11 attacks. In the 25 years since that day, we have led the way on reporting on the event, its human toll, and resulting societal shifts. Audiences can see for themselves The Times's coverage now, which features a deep and diverse set of journalism reflecting on a globally significant event," a New York Times spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3275342cf4db855473 Mark Wahlberg, Martha Stewart and more mark 25 years since 9/11 with emotional tributes te 2026-09-11T20:53:06.330Z Mark Wahlberg, Martha Stewart and more mark 25 years since 9/11 with emotional tributes Hollywood is pausing to remember. As America marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the nation is coming together for ceremonies and moments of silence honoring the 2,977 people killed. Across Hollywood, celebrities are sharing personal reflections, tributes and messages of remembrance on the anniversary of the day that forever changed America. PETE DAVIDSON SAYS BECOMING A DAD CHANGED HOW HE VIEWS FATHER'S DEATH ON 9/11 Mark Wahlberg shared a video on Instagram showing an American flag raised on a flagpole and waving in the wind, captioning his post, "This anniversary is always a gut punch of emotions…words just can’t say it all. #neverforget911 #freedomisntfree " Martha Stewart offered a particularly personal remembrance, recalling where she was when she watched the attacks unfold on television while in Tokyo. "In 2001 I was in Tokyo when we saw on television live footage of the destruction of the WorldTrade Center towers. Of course we could not reach the United States for hours and could not find out the fate of our family members and friends. We stayed glued to the television for news and we tried to figure out how we could get back to the United States. We decided to take the train to Kyoto where we knew we could find peace and beauty amidst the horror of the day." ROB RIGGLE RECALLS 'APOCALYPTIC' SCENE AT GROUND ZERO WHILE SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS AFTER 9/11 Stewart went on to describe finding an unexpected moment of solace at a temple in Miho, Japan, after a friend encouraged her group to visit. "She was stranded in Paris but urged us to go to the temple at Miho for solace and rest. We drove through the entrance tunnel, past the museum (both designed by IM Pei) and onto the huge beautiful temple (photo one). It had been designed by the very same Minoru Yamasaki who was the architect of the World Trade Center !!!!" "As we entered the deserted temple (it was closed that day) the organ played America the Beautiful for us. All of us in my small group stood in awe and disbelief and we all cried for the people lost that day in the attack that changed America forever!" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Dean Cain shared a personal tribute on X alongside a selfie. An American flag was visible in the background, along with a shelf displaying a small cross and other decorative items. "Never Forget. The cross behind my desk is made from steel from the fallen towers," he wrote. Hugh Jackman shared a video montage on his Instagram Story that included a black-and-white photo showing the immediate aftermath at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City, with the words, "REMEMBER," while encouraging followers to "Show up for one another @911memorial." Sarah Jessica Parker also honored the anniversary, sharing a video montage of New York as a beam of light rose into the night sky behind One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan.  "September 11th, 2026, 25 years. We never forget. I ❤️ NY. Forever. And ever. X, SJ," she wrote. The British royal family also marked the anniversary on X, highlighting a commemorative Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Remembering all those affected by the tragic events of 9/11, 25 years ago today," the post read. The ceremony included performances of both the U.S. and U.K. national anthems, as well as "Hymn to the Fallen" and "Amazing Grace."  The royal family also noted that King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid their respects at the 9/11 Memorial in New York earlier this year during their state visit to the United States. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The anniversary will also be marked in New York City through music. Cyndi Lauper is set to perform alongside previously announced artists Lainey Wilson and John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting during "9/11 Tribute in Light: Live from Lower Manhattan." The performances will honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks, as well as the survivors, families, first responders and communities whose lives were forever changed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3175342cf4db85546a Gayle King stunned after learning dissenting Clancy trial juror was a Black man te 2026-09-11T20:53:05.488Z Gayle King stunned after learning dissenting Clancy trial juror was a Black man "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King was stunned after learning that the lone dissenting juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial was purportedly a Black man during a Friday interview. Paula Devlin, one of the jurors who was part of the 11-person majority in favor of finding Clancy not criminally responsible for strangling her three young children, explained that the lone holdout was a Black man and the only person of color on the jury in an interview with King on the network morning show. "Whoa. I have to sit with that for just a second," said King, who appeared visibly flustered by the revelation. LINDSAY CLANCY JUROR WHO BACKED THE DEFENSE ALSO PUBLICLY CHEERED KAREN READ'S ACQUITTAL Devlin also said ages among the jurors ranged between 22 and "70-ish." Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial last week after jurors could not agree on a verdict. They told the court they were split 11-1, with the lone male holdout being the only one voting to convict Clancy of first-degree murder for the deaths of her three children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan. A fellow juror, Nick Dargie, 25, told ABC News that the lone holdout juror at one point attempted to mimic the way Clancy killed her three kids with an exercise band and water bottle. "He took the exercise band out of the bag, grabbed an empty water bottle and tied the band around the water bottle and pulled it," Dargie said. "I was just so shocked that he did that." "I was shocked, it didn't make any sense to me. Like, we're not in here to play detective or it's not a game of Clue. Like, this is serious. I asked him why," he added. LINDSAY CLANCY JURY RECAP: DAY 5 ENDS WITH NO VERDICT AFTER RARE INSTRUCTION Dargie said the holdout juror refused to explain how witness testimony helped prove his stance. "There was several times I would ask him to show us evidence or, you know, describe a witness testimony that helped to prove what he was saying, and ... he couldn't," Dargie said. "There wasn't a single piece of evidence or witness testimony that he used to prove why he was thinking the way he was, which is why we ultimately sent in that note." Dargie was referring to the note sent by the jury foreperson, who reported that one juror was refusing to follow the court's instructions on reasonable doubt. Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of the NewsBusters division of the Media Research Center, a media watchdog group, helped the clip go viral by sharing it in a social media post and summarizing the exchange. He later spoke to Fox News Digital about the clip, arguing the host's surprise was one of many responses from media figures that speak volumes about American culture. "The woke women propping up these 11 jurors and either directly or indirectly smearing this holdout juror have had their lives completely upended by this stunning declaration. King — whose best friend Oprah recently taped a sympathetic, pro-Clancy special — came off as though she had just been hit by a proverbial bus, meaning she clearly thought he was a White male she could stereotype," he said.  "The fact that she further pressed for information about his age showed the dangers this holdout juror is facing, now that he has been identified by gender, race, and a rough age," Houck added. "King will now be known by many for this cartoonish reaction." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News’ Adam Sabes and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a3075342cf4db855461 Arizona Lawmaker Calls For Unity, Remembrance On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 te 2026-09-11T20:53:04.538Z Arizona Lawmaker Calls For Unity, Remembrance On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 By Ethan Faverino | Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman (R-LD7) is calling on Americans to remember the courage, sacrifice, and national unity that followed the September 11 terrorist attacks. Blackman, a retired U.S. Army combat veteran who served for 21 years, reflected on his own experience on September 11, 2001, when he was a young Army tank commander stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. “Some dates are remembered. Others divide history into a before and after. September 11 did both,” said Blackman. The September 11 attacks killed 2,977 people after 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. Two were flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, while another struck the Pentagon. Passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93 fought back against the hijackers before the plane crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Blackman said that, like millions of Americans watching the attacks unfold, he could not have known at the time how dramatically the events of that morning would reshape the country or the lives of those serving in the military. Rep. Walt Blackman Honors Victims, First Responders and Service Members on 25th Anniversary of September 11 Calls on Americans to remember the courage and unity that followed one of the darkest days in our nation’s history “We remember the 2,977 innocent people whose lives were… pic.twitter.com/Ul5RSyqE5Z — Arizona House Republicans (@AZHouseGOP) September 9, 2026 In his statement, Blackman honored those killed in the attacks as well as the firefighters, police officers, and emergency personnel who responded to the scenes in New York and the Pentagon. He also recognized the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93 who resisted the hijackers. “We remember the 2,977 innocent people whose lives were taken in New York City, at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania,” Blackman said. “We honor the firefighters who climbed the stairs while others were trying to escape, the police officers and emergency personnel who ran toward danger, and the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93 who fought back and sacrificed themselves to save others.” Blackman also directed attention toward the military personnel and their families who carried the burden of the wars that followed the attacks. “We also remember the service members and military families who carried the weight of the wars that followed,” Blackman said. “Many never returned home. Others came home carrying wounds, some visible and others unseen.” Blackman’s own military career included six overseas deployments, with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as service in Kosovo and Kuwait. Twenty-five years after the attacks, Blackman said Americans should remember not only the lives lost but also the sense of unity that emerged across the country in the aftermath. He noted that political divisions existed before September 11 and remain prevalent today, but argues that Americans put many of those differences aside following the attacks. “America was politically divided before September 11, just as we are divided today,” said Blackman. “But when our nation was attacked, Americans came together. We did not ask whether the person standing beside us was a Republican or a Democrat. We stood together as Americans.” Blackman said the anniversary should serve as an opportunity to remember the courage and compassion demonstrated under the aftermath of the attacks and to continue supporting first responders, veterans, and the families of those who died. “We honor those we lost by remembering their names, supporting our first responders and veterans, standing with their families, and refusing to allow political division to outweigh our shared love of country,” said Blackman. “May God bless the families of the fallen, our first responders, our service members and the United States of America.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Arizona Lawmaker Calls For Unity, Remembrance On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2e75342cf4db855458 New Report Calls For Restrictions On Corporate Homebuyers In Phoenix, Backs Kupper Housing Bill te 2026-09-11T20:53:02.330Z New Report Calls For Restrictions On Corporate Homebuyers In Phoenix, Backs Kupper Housing Bill By Matthew Holloway | A new report examining corporate ownership of Phoenix-area housing calls for restrictions on institutional homebuyers, expanded financing for local builders, and changes to federal tax policy. The report also endorses an Arizona proposal from Republican state Rep. Nick Kupper (R-LD25). The American Economic Liberties Project’s September case study, authored by Laurel Kilgour and Allie Gross, argues that consolidation in banking and homebuilding, purchases of foreclosed properties, and the expansion of build-to-rent communities have contributed to difficulties facing prospective homeowners. For more on the investor takeover of housing in Phoenix, read the full brief Phoenix Case Study: Single-Family Rentals, Build-to-Rent, and Undoing the Corporate Capture of Housing here: https://t.co/bQtNUr6fLX — American Economic Liberties Project (@econliberties) September 9, 2026 The nonprofit, which advocates against concentrated corporate power, acknowledges that institutional investors did not create the housing supply shortage. Its report contends that investors capitalized on that shortage while changes in financing weakened smaller builders’ ability to compete. The report’s focus on construction shortfalls follows earlier research covered by AZ Free News in May. The Common Sense Institute identified prolonged underbuilding after the Great Recession as a principal driver of Arizona’s housing shortage, citing annual housing permits that fell from nearly 90,000 in 2005 to approximately 12,600 in 2010 and recovered to about 45,000 by 2019. That study examined short-term rentals such as Airbnb and found no consistent statistical relationship between their growth and home-price appreciation across Arizona communities. Before the housing crash, Arizona was building at a rapid pace: • ~400,000 homes built from 2003–2007 After the Great Recession, construction slowed significantly: • ~211,000 homes built from 2010–2019 That shift marked the start of a long-term slowdown in housing supply. pic.twitter.com/XbBtP6ivI8 — Common Sense Institute Arizona (@CSInstituteAZ) April 16, 2026 Phoenix has gained prominence in the institutional rental market in recent years, appearing in Urban Institute research published in 2023. Using 2022 property records, researchers identified 33,406 single-family rental properties held by “mega” rental operators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area, second to Atlanta among the markets examined. The study defined those operators as investors owning more than 1,000 properties across multiple locations. However, the Urban Institute also cautioned that its data should be treated as a sample and that smaller institutional investors were incompletely captured. A 2024 Government Accountability Office (GAO) review found that institutional investors may have contributed to increases in home prices and rents while helping stabilize neighborhoods after the financial crisis. The GAO said their effects on homeownership opportunities and tenants were less clear because of limited data and inconsistent definitions of institutional investors. The new Phoenix report also examines build-to-rent developments, where homes are constructed for rental occupancy. Its recommendations include phased sales of institutional holdings, giving prospective owner-occupants and nonprofits an initial opportunity to purchase foreclosed homes, and reducing tax incentives for institutional rental ownership. The authors also recommend financing programs for local homebuilders and taxes intended to discourage holding undeveloped land. In Arizona, the report endorses Kupper’s House Bill 2325, introduced in January as the “Own Something and Be Happy Act.” I’m proud to introduce HB2325 the Own Something and Be Happy Act! Aligning with President @realDonaldTrump’s call to ban institutional investors from purchasing single family homes this will lower housing prices by keeping single family homes for single families. https://t.co/rILsrXX5nl pic.twitter.com/xVHD9JxhCd — Nick Kupper (@realnickkupper) January 14, 2026 The introduced legislation would prohibit covered institutional investors from owning more than 50 single-family homes statewide, bidding during the first 60 days a home is publicly offered for sale, or making bulk purchases. Investors already exceeding the ownership limit would be barred from additional acquisitions and could voluntarily sell properties to comply. The bill includes exemptions for affordable housing nonprofits, government housing agencies, community land trusts, qualifying homebuilders, and people or entities owning fewer than 50 single-family homes in Arizona. It would also require annual ownership disclosures to the Arizona Department of Housing. The proposed enforcement provisions would allow local prosecutors to act when the attorney general declines enforcement in a particular matter. “When large investment firms buy up neighborhoods, families lose and prices climb,” Kupper said. HB 2325 did not receive a hearing in the House Commerce Committee. At the federal level, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, enacted July 11, includes restrictions on additional single-family home purchases by large institutional investors. Its definition generally covers qualifying investment entities controlling at least 350 homes, subject to exclusions. The federal purchase restrictions take effect 180 days after enactment. The law includes exceptions for qualifying build-to-rent purchases and other transactions, and it does not require investors to sell homes purchased before enactment. Arizona’s House delegation split 5–3 on the final version in the June 23 vote. Reps. David Schweikert (R-AZ01), Eli Crane (R-AZ02), and Andy Biggs (R-AZ05) voted against it. Reps. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) and Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ08) joined Reps. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ04), and Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ07) in support. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ09) did not vote. Sens. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) both supported the final Senate version in the June 22 vote. President Donald Trump said that he would withhold his signature in protest over the Senate’s failure to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo identification for voting. The housing legislation became law July 11 without his signature, following the constitutional review period of 10 days, excluding Sundays, without a veto. 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 New Report Calls For Restrictions On Corporate Homebuyers In Phoenix, Backs Kupper Housing Bill first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2b75342cf4db85544f New Campaign Finance Complaint Accuses Kris Mayes Of Accepting Illegal Party Donation te 2026-09-11T20:52:59.520Z New Campaign Finance Complaint Accuses Kris Mayes Of Accepting Illegal Party Donation By Staff Reporter | Another campaign finance violation complaint has been filed against Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes.  This latest complaint concerned a $500 donation from District 14 Democrats in April. State law permits political party committees to contribute to party nominees, but not candidates. At the time of the April donation, well before the July primary, Mayes was a candidate but had not yet become the Democratic nominee. Although Mayes ran unopposed in her primary, the complaint made the case that she could have faced a write-in candidate.  “A.R.S. § 16-645 permits qualified write-in candidates to compete in a primary election,” stated the complaint. “As a result, even an unopposed candidate has not definitively secured the nomination before the primary election because, at least in theory, a qualified write-in candidate could prevail.” Timothy La Sota, a Phoenix attorney who filed the complaint, urged Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to respond more urgently to the allegations. La Sota stated that Fontes had taken nearly a month to provide acknowledgment of receipt of a prior complaint he filed against Gov. Katie Hobbs.  Concerning that complaint against Hobbs, filed in July, La Sota said nothing has come of it to his knowledge.  “Please take appropriate action, and in a timely fashion. On the last complaint I filed, against your political ally Katie Hobbs, you took twenty-five days simply to send an acknowledgement of receipt of the complaint,” said La Sota. “Since then I have heard nothing. I hope you act with more urgency here.” That complaint against Hobbs accused her of illegally commingling millions in funds to subsidize her campaign. In this recent complaint against Mayes, the attorney general was also characterized as displaying “a pattern of remarkable ignorance of basic campaign finance laws.” Supplementing this claim were two examples of refunds given to individual donors for excess contributions.  “[A]s the attorney for the State of Arizona, [she] clearly should know better,” stated the complaint. “Ms. Mayes was apparently unaware of campaign contribution limits applicable in state law to individual contributors, as she had to refund multiple excess contributions this last cycle[.]” The complaint cited two instances of similar violations: one in the amount of $3,000, and the other in the amount of $500.  Mayes has raised more than $4.6 million this election cycle for her reelection campaign. Republican nominee Warren Petersen, her general election opponent, has raised more than $1.7 million. Petersen didn’t report receiving any contributions from political parties prior to the primary election.  Since state law requires the referral of substantiated campaign finance violations to the attorney general’s office, the complaint suggested any referral for enforcement actions be made elsewhere.  Another complaint filed against Mayes last month on a separate matter accused her, Hobbs, and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes of engaging in a straw donor scheme.  The campaigns for the three candidates enjoyed a sizable number of donations from donors who reported that they were not employed, tens of thousands of times greater in number than the unemployed donor donations received by their general election opponents across the aisle.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post New Campaign Finance Complaint Accuses Kris Mayes Of Accepting Illegal Party Donation first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2975342cf4db855446 BONNER COHEN: No, MIT, ‘Clean Energy’ Isn’t The Future — Nor Is It Really Clean te 2026-09-11T20:52:57.293Z BONNER COHEN: No, MIT, ‘Clean Energy’ Isn’t The Future — Nor Is It Really Clean By Bonner Cohen | Is the world still transitioning to green energy in the era of Donald Trump and in the midst of, yet again, geopolitical unpleasantness in the oil-rich Middle East? While climate activists bewail the Trump administration’s embrace of fossil fuels and its corresponding disdain for solar panels and wind turbines, a new report released by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Energy and Environmental Research says greener days may yet be in our future. The report, “Glass Half-Full: Building a Decarbonized U.S. Power Sector,” sees a green light at the end of Trump’s dark tunnel of dismantling Biden-era climate policies. Focusing exclusively on electricity generation over the next decade, the report uses a mathematical model to compare how much “clean power” will survive the Trump administration’s phase-out of wind and solar subsidies and its scuttling of other green-energy initiatives with what would have been produced under Biden-era climate policies. According to the model, the energy transition is alive and well, with about three-quarters of the “clean electricity capacity” that would have come online under the Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act and power plant regulations surviving the Trump onslaught. Yes, onshore wind power will take a hit, and other decarbonization initiatives will be delayed. But writing in The Washington Post, the MIT report’s author, Lily Bermel, a visiting fellow at Columbia University’s Center for Global Energy Policy, urged the “climate community” to continue pursuing “deep decarbonization.”   But the headwinds that the vaunted transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is encountering show no sign of letting up. A recent report from the BlueGreen Alliance, a partnership between labor and environmental organizations, found that the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act and other Trump energy initiatives have already delayed or canceled 223 wind and solar projects representing at least $82 billion in capital investment and 111,000 green-energy jobs. While a few coastal wind facilities survive, since March, developers have canceled five leases for offshore wind projects in coastal California, New York, Maine, Louisiana, and North Carolina valued at over $3.9 billion.  In accordance with agreements developers negotiated with the Trump administration, most of that money will be redirected to oil and gas projects, geothermal development, and upgrading the power grid.  Furthermore, “deep decarbonization” has been aggressively pursued in Europe, with disastrous results. “From 2015-2025, the first decade of the Paris Agreement on climate change, global energy consumption rose by more than 14%, with sharply contrasting dynamics,” notes Samuel Furfari, professor of energy geopolitics at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. “Europe’s decrease in energy use is no triumph of ecological heroics but rather the outcome of the assault of the EU Green Deal on competitiveness and its predictable deindustrialization and economic decline.” Citing a recent Energy Institute report showing fossil fuels make up 86% of global primary energy consumption, with wind and solar accounting for just 3%, Furfari, writing in The Center Square, throws cold water on the idea of an energy transition. “The dominance of fossil fuels in the world energy system persists even as wind and solar, expensive and intermittent, expand. The world is undergoing an energy addition, not a transition, as new technologies supplement the growing capacity of legacy sources.” Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy and once a champion of decarbonization, has responded to the recent Middle East energy bottlenecks by reducing its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from that troubled region (while increasing LNG imports from the U.S.), ramping up coal-fired generation, and restarting nuclear power plants.  Wind and solar power, along with battery storage, are being pushed aside. Back in the U.S., Elon Musk’s SpaceX recently disclosed plans to develop a natural-gas power plant in Grimes County, Texas, where it is developing a massive new chip manufacturing facility.   “Musk is relying on dozens of gas turbines to power data centers he says are necessary to train the artificial intelligence at the center of his business plans,” The Wall Street Journal reported. Texas abounds in wind turbines and solar panels, but they can’t produce the round-the-clock power 21st-century technology demands. In addition to failing to meet the soaring global demand for affordable and reliable energy, what is billed as “clean energy” — in the MIT report and elsewhere — isn’t really clean. Wind turbines and solar panels may not produce carbon emissions, but they do create waste — lots of it. Disposal of giant wind turbines in landfills is often the only way to deal with equipment that is no longer serviceable. “Blades are frequently buried in fragments in several landfills throughout the Great Plains, transforming sites in Wyoming, Iowa, and South Dakota into wind turbine graveyards.  By 2050, the cumulative decommissioning material from wind turbines could reach 133 million tons,” noted Ariel Cohen in Forbes. Out-of-service solar panels, laden with lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals, pose their own environmental problems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, by 2030, the nation could have as much as one million tons of solar panel waste on its hands. These not-so-clean, weather-dependent energy sources will never be more than bit players in today’s fast-moving, technology-driven industrial revolution. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Bonner Russell Cohen, Ph. D., is a contributor to The Daily Caller News Foundation and senior policy analyst with the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT). The post BONNER COHEN: No, MIT, ‘Clean Energy’ Isn’t The Future — Nor Is It Really Clean first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2775342cf4db85543d Drama on the diamond: Kim Kardashian’s new reality show spotlights Arizona high school baseball moms te 2026-09-11T20:52:55.465Z Drama on the diamond: Kim Kardashian’s new reality show spotlights Arizona high school baseball moms Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. PHOENIX – Kim Kardashian is turning the eyes of reality television toward a nondescript, little-known stone building just off the Loop 101 in north Scottsdale. After the show was announced on Aug. 18, the official Paramount+ YouTube channel released a trailer on Wednesday for “Team Moms: Baseball,” a series that delves into the lives of seven Scottsdale socialites whose sons compete at Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale. The show is set to debut on Sep. 24. “Scottsdale is my happy place,” one of the mothers says as the trailer opens amid Scottsdale’s glitzy backdrop. “But we definitely have parents who are insane. Because our sons love baseball.”    Kardashian, star and creator of one of reality TVs most infamous shows, is serving as the executive producer in a collaboration between Kim Kardashian Productions, Skydance Sports and ITV America, the production company behind popular shows such as “Love Island USA” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” The trailer featured several clips of heated conflict between the mothers, both in the grandstands and away from the baseball diamond. Concerns have been raised about the show’s focus on athletes younger than 18. Maricopa County District 2 Supervisor Thomas Galvin condemned the series in a tweet published Wednesday, and stood by his stance when asked for comment. I have 3 thoughts: 1) I feel sorry for these kids 2) Scottsdale has a great youth sports culture, this ain’t it 3) I feel sorry for these kids Shame on you Paramount and Kim Kardashian https://t.co/MWWBrNEPRF — Thomas Galvin: Maricopa County Brd of Supervisors (@ThomasGalvin) September 9, 2026 “Supervisor Galvin is fiercely proud of Scottsdale and its great culture of youth sports,” Galvin’s spokesperson Taylor Kinnerup wrote in a statement. “But he’s particularly outraged by Paramount and Kim Kardashian prominently displaying children in the trailer, which raises concerns about exploitation.” The parents featured in the show include Rylee Baldri, who is a former Mrs. Arizona United States, Melanie Dunmar, a current executive for casino gaming supplier Design Works Gaming, and Trish Mears, wife of professional race car driver Casey Mears. Legendary Prep Academy is a baseball training and development center located less than five miles from TPC Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Airport. The organization operates a 24,000 square-foot facility and offers year-round services for athletes in sixth through 12th grades. The school’s nickname is the Outlaws, which is written in giant letters on one side of the building. According to the academy’s website, which loudly bills itself as “where elite athletes are made,” the list of available amenities includes an online charter school, daily meals, an on-site barber and arm care programs.  The staff is led by coach Mark Karaviotis, a former baseball player for Oregon and the Arizona Diamondbacks, and hitting coordinator Joe Dunigan, a former Division I player for Oklahoma and a current Houston Astros scout. Despite opening just 18 months ago, the academy claims that it has helped 12 players receive offers at the Div. I, Div. II and the junior college levels. This show is another addition to the trend of reality series focusing on the lives of athletes and their families, both on and off the field. HBO’s “Hard Knocks” remains a staple of sports reality television after 27 seasons, while several series under Netflix such as “Full Swing,” “Quarterback” and “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” have become streaming sensations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2675342cf4db855434 With artifacts from the rubble, Smithsonian curators keep memory of 9/11 alive te 2026-09-11T20:52:54.557Z With artifacts from the rubble, Smithsonian curators keep memory of 9/11 alive Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. WASHINGTON – Jennifer Jones saw smoke rising above the Pentagon from her office. Like other workers in the nation’s capital on Sept. 11, 2001, she went home and watched footage of the attacks on TV, trying to process what happened. Within days, she was picking through the wreckage – not as a first responder but as a curator in the military history division of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, collecting artifacts that would tell the story of that awful day. She sorted through hazmat material that still smelled of jet fuel. She found one of the black berets the Army had only recently authorized as standard headgear. “We found the black beret singed in the debris and it’s so iconic of the Pentagon at that moment,” said Jones, who still works at the museum, now as a curator and project director. For months, she and colleagues flipped through their Roladexes, looking for friends and neighbors affected by the attacks. Congress designated the Smithsonian as the national repository for 9/11 collections three months after the hijackings that brought down the World Trade Center in New York and destroyed one side of the Pentagon. Field Training Officer Isaac Ho’opi’i is credited with saving many lives after rushing to the destroyed part of the Pentagon on 9/11. His uniform is part of the National Museum of American History’s collection. (Photo by Sophia Braccio/Cronkite News) By then, Jones and other curators had already started collecting artifacts. Today, the museum’s collection includes over 600 objects.  Some are monumental, like a twisted column from the 70th floor of the South Tower. Others are small, personal items: a candy dispenser from a desk at the Pentagon, a briefcase from the World Trade Center, the jacket of a Univision journalist who witnessed the Twin Towers collapse. The uniform of a K-9 officer who pulled people from the smoldering Pentagon. The collection also includes chilling remnants that tell stories about the ripple effects of 9/11, like a turban worn by Balbir Singh Sodhi, a Sikh immigrant from India who was killed in a driveby shooting at his gas station in Mesa four days after the hijackings.  “We find our purpose best here at the museum when we see parents using objects to explain really complicated hard moments in history to their children, or grandparents saying, ‘Oh my gosh, this is what I was doing,’” said museum director Anthea Hartig. From Sept. 9 to 12, the museum is hosting “September 11: 25 Years Later,” displaying around 30 artifacts from New York, the Pentagon and the Flight 93 crash site in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on tables for visitors to see up close.  Other artifacts are continuously on display. The “Price of Freedom: Americans at War” exhibit includes an Airfone from the wreckage of Flight 93, which crashed in a field after passengers, aware of the other hijackings, banded together to prevent their plane from being used as a missile.  The 9/11 Commission determined that the White House or Capitol was the likely target. Passengers used Airfones to call family members in their final moments. Curators hunted for stories of 9/11 through news accounts and other historical records. They faced a delicate task, given the pain associated with artifacts. To obtain uniforms and helmets from firefighters at Ground Zero, for instance, they went through fire departments rather than approaching families directly. Over the past 25 years, Hartig said, people have also brought artifacts from their homes to add to the collection. “It’s really an honor to take care of,” she said. “Each one is so invested with memory and meaning.” The Smithsonian isn’t the only group connecting the public with 9/11 artifacts and stories. Memorials at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, in Shanksville and in communities across the U.S. honor victims and first responders. Over 2,000 miles from New York, the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in Gilbert displays a steel beam that once supported the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Between 2010 and 2016, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which built the Twin Towers, sent thousands of pieces of metal and other artifacts to all 50 states and to cities around the world. Such artifacts hold special significance for first responders. Gilbert firefighters transported the beam from New York. It’s tilted low to the ground so children and adults can reach out and touch it. “There’s a whole generation who only hear about this from school or from what their parents tell them, so we just want to provide those opportunities to not forget,” said Gilbert Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Mark Justus.  The fire department and the Gilbert Police Department host a yearly remembrance ceremony at the memorial. “Being part of what we do for our careers and serving the community, it builds a bond that creates a secondary family that we all recognize,” Justus said. “And that’s why we do everything we can to honor those who paid that price that day to give back.” The Smithsonian’s curators are still looking for artifacts that tell new stories from 9/11.  “We continue because the story continues and history continues,” Jones said. “And history – 25 years – helps us understand a little bit more about what we didn’t understand doing the contemporary collecting during 2001 and 2002.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2575342cf4db85542b Colorado River cuts haven’t hit Arizona farmers yet, but that might be coming te 2026-09-11T20:52:53.483Z Colorado River cuts haven’t hit Arizona farmers yet, but that might be coming Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. WASHINGTON – Most of the Colorado River water allocated to Arizona goes to agriculture. But for now, the 30% statewide cuts imposed by the federal government won’t affect Arizona farmers, who supply most of the nation’s lettuce and other leafy greens for half the year. That’s because Yuma-area farms hold water rights that are senior to almost everyone else’s in the state, and Central Arizona farms already absorbed cuts a few years ago.  Still, the relief may not last long.  The federal Bureau of Reclamation will revisit the drought-era allocations for the seven states that share the river after next winter. If the Rocky Mountain snowpack is as bad as last winter’s, deeper cuts are likely and the pain will even spread to Yuma-area farmers like John Boelts. Boelts, who is president of the Arizona Farm Bureau, farms 3,000 acres of assorted vegetables,  melons, wheat, cotton and other crops. Like most Yuma farmers, he gets his water from the river but not through the Central Arizona Project, which supplies 80% of Arizona’s population. CAP will bear much of the brunt of the cuts ordered Aug. 21, which reduce Arizona’s share of the river by 760,000 acre-feet annually through 2028.  “While we feel that there’s some certainty given by the two-year plan, agriculture still has plenty to worry about,” Boelts said. Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, also said he is concerned that much deeper cuts will be imposed after two years – or sooner if the drought worsens. The familiar white “bathtub rings” show dropping levels on Lake Mead. The reservoir’s stores have been falling for years, setting records for new all-time lows. (Photo by Alex Hager/KUNC) The federal government imposed the cuts because the seven states that share the river failed to reach an agreement earlier this year. The fight over the dwindling supply pits Upper Basin states – Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming – against Arizona, California and Nevada.  The Aug. 21 order gives the Upper and Lower Basins another two years to try to find a consensus on how to divide the river. Nevada has already gone to court to block the order. With the states deadlocked, the Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, issued a draft proposal in January that called for cuts up to 3 million acre-feet in the Lower Basin. Arizona could have seen cuts up to 77% under that draft because other states have higher priority rights to the river. An acre-foot is the amount of water needed to cover an acre of land one foot deep. That’s 325,851 gallons, enough to supply three families for a year; 760,000 acre-feet can supply Phoenix for about four years. The 30% statewide cut in Colorado River water translates to a 50% cut at CAP. But customers won’t see taps run dry or face mandatory conservation measures, thanks to a stockpile the state created in 1996 called the Arizona Water Banking Authority. The stockpile will be used to offset lost river water for 2027, said Buschatzke, who chairs the water bank in addition to serving as director of the ADWR. He was unsure if the water bank will be able to offset cuts after that. If the Bureau of Reclamation had proposed a 77% cut in Arizona, as it floated in January, the immediate pain would have reached downstream to Yuma.  Yuma area farms supply about 90% of the leafy greens consumed in the U.S. and Canada from October through April, according to the Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association, generating $1.5 billion in sales in 2022, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.  Agriculture is by far the biggest consumer of water in Arizona, using about 72% of the state’s total water use, according to University of Arizona’s Water Resource Center. Buschatzke estimated that Yuma farmers could lose 30% of their river water if the drought continues and the Bureau of Reclamation strictly enforces water rights by seniority, because Arizona’s are lower than California and Nevada’s. “Those are draconian impacts to Arizonans,” he said. “That’s an unacceptable outcome to the state of Arizona.” In that scenario, CAP’s share of the river will be cut further, potentially affecting municipal and industrial users, though users won’t see changes in 2027, Buschatzke said.  “We are greatly concerned that agriculture will see more cuts to ensure that urban areas have water and continue to grow,” said Patrick Bray, the executive vice president of the Arizona Farm and Ranch Group, which advocates for agriculture businesses. “After two years … it could get far worse.” In central Arizona, most farmers supplied by CAP lost access to that water around 2023, leaving them to rely on groundwater. Some owners left half their land to fallow for lack of irrigation, Buschatzke said.  Brian Wong, president of BKW Farms in Marana, northwest of Tucson, was one of the farmers cut out of CAP’s “ag pool” about three years ago. He and some neighbors trade groundwater credits with municipalities in exchange for access to CAP water. The arrangement allows more water to stay in the ground while farms still get what they need.  Wong will be able to irrigate his mushroom and grain farm with CAP water through 2027. After that, he’s not sure.  Wong’s farm has wells but they haven’t been used in about 30 years. He sees tapping that groundwater as a last resort, because he needs more for irrigation than nature could replenish, especially during a drought.  He would also have to rework his irrigation system and refurbish the wells.  Before he takes those costly steps, Wong said he would reevaluate cropping patterns and might stop planting some of his 4,500 irrigated acres.  “The more time we get, you know, the easier it is to plan,” Wong said. “But … it’s a changing dynamic on the Colorado River.” Boelts said Yuma-area farmers have been making changes for years to improve water efficiency – improving how they level land and prepare crop beds, installing water-saving and upgrading irrigation techniques.  “It’s quite a success story,” he said. “We know that there’s not an infinite supply.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2475342cf4db855422 25 Years After Balbir Singh Sodhi’s Murder, Sikhs Call for More Cultural Education te 2026-09-11T20:52:52.534Z 25 Years After Balbir Singh Sodhi’s Murder, Sikhs Call for More Cultural Education Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. 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MESA – Twenty-five years after Sikh businessman Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered, his family and members of the community who knew him say more needs to be done to change people’s misconceptions about religions from other parts of the world, especially the Middle East and South Asian countries.  On Sept. 15, 2001, in one of the first post-9/11 hate crimes, Frank Roque mistakenly identified Balbir Singh Sodhi as an Arab Muslim because of his beard and turban, and shot him five times, then drove off.  “I thought I was living in a very well-educated society, but I was wrong,” said Rana Singh Sodhi, Balbir’s younger brother. “I learned how people are uneducated … They don’t know anything about outside America.” He related how his nephew recently told him that while on his way to a Sikh temple, a man followed him, pointed an imaginary gun at him, then dragged a hand across his throat in an attempt to intimidate him.  “People still misunderstand,” said Rana Singh Sodhi. “After 9/11, people saw the turban and beard of Osama bin Laden on the TV, and they thought we were associated with those terrorists. They don’t have enough education. They don’t know about (the) Sikh (religion).” Balbir Singh Sodhi and his brothers Harjit Singh Sodhi and Rana Singh Sodhi pose for a photo before Balbir’s death on Sept. 15, 2001. (Photo courtesy of Rana Singh Sodhi) As community and family members prepare to commemorate the 25-year anniversary of Balbir Singh Sodhi’s murder on Sept. 15, they say misconceptions about Sikhs endure. A vigil honoring the memory of Balbir Singh Sodhi will begin at 6:30 pm on Sept. 15 at the Mesa Star Chevron Gas Station, 7956 E. University Drive, Mesa.  A research study from 2015 commissioned by the National Sikh Campaign revealed that a  majority of Americans don’t know what Sikhism is, let alone what a Sikh looks like.  According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation analyzed by the Sikh Coalition and Asian Americans Advancing Justice, anti-Sikh hate crimes in the United States have risen. The data, which includes hate crimes known to the FBI nationwide for the previous calendar year, reflects an increase from 142 incidents in 2024 to 177 incidents in 2025, a 24.65% rise. Aasees Kaur,  community development director for the Sikh Coalition, said that while the data show an increase in hate crimes against Sikhs, the numbers underrepresent the true extent of anti-Sikh attitudes.  “We know the data is severely underreported because no one is mandated to share that with the federal government, it’s an opt‑in system,” she said. “We’ve definitely seen situations where we know there was a hate crime that happened in this jurisdiction, and later, when we look at the FBI report, it’s nowhere to be found.” Sikh community members like Rana Singh Sodhi believe that one key to reducing anti-Sikh hate crimes is in including Sikh education in schools. He said America’s schools should allow for educating students about “different cultures, different people, starting from kindergarten. Then they (will learn to) understand and respect other people,” he said.   Rana’s child Satpreet, Rana Singh Sodhi and Balbir Singh Sodhi pose for a photo before Balbir’s death on Sept. 15, 2001. (Photo courtesy of Rana Singh Sodhi) Since 2010, the Sikh Coalition has partnered with schools and members of sangats, or local Sikh congregations, to integrate education about the Sikh religion into state social studies standards from grades K-12. Today, Sikhism is included in school standards in 21 states, including Washington, DC. The coalition is pursuing a state-by-state strategy to get all 50 states to include Sikhism education in their curricula, Aasees Kaur said. “Education is one of the best ways to prevent and reduce hate violence, because schools that tend to be less inclusive also tend to be less safe for Sikh children,” she said. Arizona State University assistant teaching professor Harleen Kaur, who has a PhD in Sociology and specializes in subjectivity formation of the U.S. Sikh Punjabi diaspora, said she believes the lack of education about the Sikh religion combined with fears after the 9/11 attacks contributed to Balbir Singh Sodhi’s murder.  She said those attitudes were based on fear of “losing the safety, belonging, protection that being in the U.S. had offered.” “That fear of losing safety gets transformed into hatred directed at people who have sort of been made to be different in the country,” she said. Harleen Kaur explained that post-9/11 fear mongering led to Sikhs being blamed out of a need for clear identification of a threat. Sonny Singh, a Sikh musician and long-time family friend of the Sodhi family, said he sees similarities with the anti-Middle Eastern backlash post-9/11 and today’s anti-Sikh, anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-South Asian rhetoric in America. “On a policy level, it was really bad then, and it continues to be pretty bad now,” he said, adding that rhetoric by politicians targeting anyone who doesn’t look “American” is even worse now.  Despite those attitudes, the Sikh community continues to combat the hate. Along with advocating for integration of Sikh education into schools’ curricula, the Sikh Coalition is urging community members to send a message to their elected officials in Congress asking them to show leadership on five critical policies.  “Anyone that’s coming of age today knows a very different world than before 9/11,” Aasees Kaur said. “A lot of our agencies and some of these programs just didn’t exist, so we should take a look and see where improvements need to be made, where things need to be course‑corrected.” The policies the coalition is advocating for include calling on the U.S. government to “acknowledge the wrongdoing against our communities in the post-9/11 environment” and repeal harmful policies, passing a No Ban Act to curb discriminatory travel bans, passing a law that would require police to report all hate crime data to the FBI, and to repeal the 2001 and 2002 authorization for the use of military force to block warrantless mass surveillance.  The Sikh community does see hope in some progress that has happened.  “As a New Yorker, I have to mention that we have our first South Asian immigrant Muslim Democratic Socialist mayor of the largest city in the country,” Sonny Singh said, referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Organizations have been created, bridges have been built. We see more and more of these kinds of folks getting elected, and that’s a testament to the work of the last 25 years.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2375342cf4db855419 Don’t blame data centers for Arizona’s Colorado River cuts, water experts say te 2026-09-11T20:52:51.542Z Don’t blame data centers for Arizona’s Colorado River cuts, water experts say Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. WASHINGTON –With the Colorado River running low enough to force deep cuts in Arizona, public concern about water consumption by data centers is running high. Are the data centers responsible for the water shortage? For now, researchers say no – though details on exactly how much water each facility uses remain hard to pin down. “While I don’t think that data centers are the cause of the current Colorado River crisis, they are growing and they’re growing fast,” said Rhett Larson, a professor of water law at Arizona State University. “They do use a lot of water.” Only seven states have more data centers operating or planned than Arizona, according to U.S. Data Center Map, which tracks the industry. At last count, the state had 113 in operation. Some take up hundreds of acres. The facilities provide the infrastructure necessary to meet surging demand for cloud computing and large-scale artificial intelligence processes. Arizona gets about 40% of its water from the Colorado River, according to a 2024 report from the Arizona Department of Water Resources. But after a decades-long drought, the river is supplying far less than a century ago, when Arizona and six other states set the annual entitlement. A sign on a community fence reads “NoDataCenterAhwatukee.org” on Sept. 9, 2026, on S 48th Street across from Menlo Digital MD-PHX1 data center in Ahwatukee, Ariz. (Photo by Kendall Makuta/Cronkite News) On Aug. 21, after states in the Upper and Lower Basins deadlocked earlier this year over how to divide the water as the river runs low, the federal government issued its own two-year plan. Arizona will have to cut its consumption by 760,000 acre-feet (an acre-foot is enough to cover one acre of land one foot deep). That’s roughly a 27% to 30% cut. Ten days after the federal Bureau of Reclamation issued the two-year plan, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a pause on new data center construction. “Data centers are power- and water-intensive, and Arizona is challenged on both fronts right now,” she said in a statement. Gov. Katie Hobbs, a fellow Democrat, rejected the idea, though in June she signed a budget bill that includes a three-year moratorium on new tax breaks for data centers. ADWR does not track water usage for most data centers, and the companies are not required to publicly report usage in Arizona. Water utilities contacted by Cronkite News said they don’t keep records on data centers they serve or cited privacy policies that preclude release of information on a specific customer. “I definitely think it has to be an issue, but in terms of figuring out the scale of it – it’s really challenging,” said Nell Green Nylen, senior research fellow at the University of California at Berkeley’s Wheeler Water Institute at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment. In January, Hobbs issued a budget proposal that called for a 1 cent per gallon fee on water used by data centers, with a revenue estimate of $6 million a year. The proposal didn’t go anywhere and the governor’s office said it is outdated. But it did provide a clue into annual water usage by Arizona data centers: Raising $6 million would require 600 million gallons, or 1,841 acre-feet. That’s a tiny fraction of the water consumed in Arizona, though it only includes direct water usage, most of which goes to cooling. Data centers use far more water indirectly because the power they consume also requires water to generate. Total usage by each data center depends on where it gets its electricity, the type of cooling system, and the local climate, Green Nylen said. For instance, Iron Mountain’s three data centers in Arizona, in Phoenix and Scottsdale, use closed-loop cooling systems that recirculate water, according to the company. That uses far less water than evaporative cooling. Overall, Arizona is projected to use roughly 1.9 million acre-feet of river water in 2026, according to a Sept. 9 Bureau of Reclamation forecast. Much of the state’s water comes from other sources. Construction in the distance on Sept. 9, 2026, at Aligned Data Centers PHX-07 Data Center in Tolleson, Ariz. (Photo by Kendall Makuta/Cronkite News) A September 2025 report from Ceres, a nonprofit organization that advocates for sustainability, estimated that in the Phoenix area – where many of the state’s data centers are clustered – data centers use 385 million gallons annually for cooling. The total rises to 3.3 billion gallons including the water needed for power generation.  Larson doesn’t think data center demand currently threatens the Colorado River. But, he said, “They are definitely capable of making the problem we’re in much worse if they aren’t sustainably managed.” A February 2026 report from ASU’s Kyl Center for Water Policy found no evidence that water use by electricity suppliers has increased in central Arizona, despite the growth in data centers. “It is difficult to quantify the exact number of data centers in Central Arizona, and even harder to quantify their water use,” the report said, noting that facilities vary in size, power requirements and cooling technologies. Agriculture accounts for 72% of the state’s water usage, according to the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Arizona will have to decide whether it values data centers enough to redirect water from farms, Larson said. “We can have a lot fewer data centers and keep producing the same amount of food (and) have lower prices in the grocery store,” he said. “But when you use Google Maps, it might move a lot slower” if there aren’t enough data centers to meet demand.  Data centers supported over 87,000 jobs in Arizona as of 2024, according to the Arizona Technology Council, which advocates for technology-related economic development.  In California, which will lose 440,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water next year, Assemblymember Diane Papan authored a bill to force data centers to report their projected water usage before they can even apply for a business license or permit.  “I very much feel that transparency and operating from a position of knowledge is how we can coexist,” said the San Mateo County Democrat, noting her community’s outrage over data center projects. “There wasn’t public input and an understanding of what the data center meant to local resources.” The bill is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. A number of similar proposals are pending in Congress. Sandy Bahr, director of the Grand Canyon chapter of the Sierra Club, an environmental advocacy group, acknowledged that she’s not sure exactly how much water data centers use. Whatever it is, though, it’s concerning because “there’s no extra Colorado River water.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2275342cf4db855410 ASU football visits Texas A&M, seeks first top 10 road win since 2015 te 2026-09-11T20:52:50.612Z ASU football visits Texas A&M, seeks first top 10 road win since 2015 Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. TEMPE – D.J. Foster remembers the mood of the 2015 Arizona State football team as it entered a road matchup against No. 7 UCLA.  “We knew the pride of going into the Rose Bowl and trying to get that win,” said Foster, a running back on that team and the Sun Devils’ current assistant athletic director for player development. “That was a game, I think, we were just clicking on all cylinders, we had a passion.” Nearly 11 years ago on Oct. 3, the Sun Devils defeated the No. 7 ranked Bruins, 38-23, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Since then, ASU is 0-5 against top 10 teams on the road. ASU (1-0) hopes to break that string Saturday when the Sun Devils face No.10 Texas A&M (1-0) at one of the loudest college football venues in the country, Kyle Field in College Station. “This is why you play college football,” ASU coach Kenny Dillingham said. “You want to play in environments that are fun.” Former ASU safety Jordan Simone said the UCLA game in 2015 was an important win for the Sun Devils after struggling to win consistently, even though the players believed they could beat any team they faced. “I think that was one of the games where our offense finally started hitting and these good things kept happening,” Simone said. 
“That was like a product of us just playing a good game.” The Sun Devils’ five road games against AP top 10 teams since ASU’s 2015 victory against No. 7 UCLA: YearOpponentOpponent RankResult Oct. 17, 2015UtahNo. 4Lost 34–18 Nov. 19, 2016WashingtonNo. 7Lost 44–18 Sept. 22, 2018WashingtonNo. 10Lost 27–20 Oct. 1, 2022USCNo. 6Lost 42–25 Oct. 21, 2023WashingtonNo. 5Lost 15-7 Earlier that season, the team traveled to Houston to face Texas A&M in the Advocare Texas Kickoff game played at NRG Stadium. Two Arizona natives playing for Texas A&M, quarterback Kyle Allen and wide receiver Christian Kirk, showcased their talents, helping the Aggies beat the Sun Devils, 38-17. “I remember it being a crazy atmosphere,” Simone said. “Those fans, they’re loud, the 12th man is really there.” Foster fondly recalls details of the game as he played against Kirk, a former Saguaro High School teammate, and future Arizona Cardinals teammate Kyler Murray, a true freshman on that team who later transferred to Oklahoma. “A lot of different storylines,” Foster said. “A lot of talent on that team, but also the exposure to a big game like that, with a big time opponent, it was good for us to be on that stage to see ASU be able to play in that spotlight.” Simone believes visiting teams are affected on the road against a loud crowd, much like what he faced against the Aggies and the Bruins. “You’re going off hand signals a lot so that makes it tough,” Simone said. “Normal communication is much more difficult and then it just gets in your head.” The Aggies are coming off a strong defensive performance in their season opener, limiting the Missouri State Bears to 67 yards on Sept. 5 at home. After a slow start offensively, quarterback Marcel Reed and the offense gained control for a 50-0 victory. Even though Texas A&M opens as a 14 ½-point favorite for the 9 a.m. MST kickoff, Aggies coach Mike Elko is not overlooking the Sun Devils. He expressed his respect for the ASU program and the Sun Devils’ recent accomplishments.  “I know a lot of people like to look at logos and think logos mean things, they really don’t,” Elko said. “This is a really talented team that’s been producing a lot of NFL players, has a bunch of them on the field this weekend and this will be a really big challenge for us.”  Last week in ASU’s opener at Mountain America Stadium, the Sun Devils beat the Morgan State Bears 70-7, led by the Big 12 co-offensive player of the week, quarterback Cutter Boley, who threw for six touchdowns and 387 yards. ASU has never beaten an SEC team on the road. The Sun Devils only SEC win came at home against Mississippi State in 2024, with ASU going on to win the Big 12 Championship that season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2175342cf4db855407 Questions of integrity rise as water levels fall te 2026-09-11T20:52:49.542Z Questions of integrity rise as water levels fall Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. PHOENIX – The Central Arizona Project board voiced disagreement last week over whether federal water reclamation plans are fair to Arizona and other lower basin states.    The CAP board, also known as the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, argued that the new guidelines presented by the Federal Bureau of Reclamation unfairly targeted the three lower basin states: Arizona, California and Nevada.  The board met last week to discuss the federal guidelines and the 10-year plan to conserve and replenish water in the Colorado River, and both Lake Mead and Lake Powell.  General manager of the board Brenda Burman alleged in a public comment earlier this year that the mandates “disproportionately harm Arizona and are unacceptable,” and has urged the Bureau of Reclamation to have the guidelines reviewed and reconsidered.  In the meeting on Sept. 3, the water distributor noted that the decision is inconsistent with the 80-year-old compact agreement, does not provide reasonable alternatives for Arizona, ignores the consequences for Arizona’s economy and does not address the Upper Basin states or require any cuts from their bodies of water. CAP historical plaque honors construction of the canal system at headquarters in Deer Valley in Phoenix. (Photo by Marcus Shields/Cronkite News) One particular area of concern is the system’s ability to save enough water every two years over a 10-year plan and raise Lake Mead’s water levels to 1,125 feet as the Federal Bureau of Reclamation ordered for all three Lower Basin states. The guidelines require Lower Basin states to save 1.25 million acre-feet of water per year for the next two years, and another voluntary 700,000 million acre-feet by 2028 for a total of 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water between the three Lower Basin states. Vineetha Kartha, CAP’s director of water policy, said she doubts the system will be able to maintain Lake Mead’s water level at or above 1,125 feet by 2028. “The two years–we probably won’t get there. I’m pretty sure we won’t get there. Maybe if we had four years of subsequent really good hydrology, possibly we could be above 1,125,” Kartha said. Lake Mead currently sits around 1,040 feet in elevation, according to Nolie Templeton, who leads CAP’s river policy and analysis team..  CAP senior policy analyst Josh Randall said he also doubts the success of the two-year plan for the lakes. Even with a hypothetical wet season, he said, it would take more than two years to reach the goal considering past weather and future predictions.  Arizona, which receives the second-largest allocation of the river’s water of the Lower Basin states, will potentially receive the largest cut to its supply at 760,000 acre-feet.  Burman referred to CAP’s readiness to take legal action in an August press release just days before the official federal guidelines were announced. Nevada and its commission over Colorado River apportionment filed a suit against the government on Aug. 24, the same day the guidelines came out.   CAP headquarters in Deer Valley in Phoenix where the board holds meetings to discuss Colorado River plans and negotiations following huge water cuts for the state. (Photo by Marcus Shields/Cronkite News) The Upper Basin states: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico, have no legal obligation to cut water use, and are only mandated to release specified amounts of water into Lake Mead and Lake Powell as per the original Colorado River Compact. Alexandra Arboleda, vice president of the CAP board, said the burden of the water cuts should be shared between both Upper and Lower Basin states, not just one or the other.  “We are very upset that the reductions are not being shared equitably in this system. We think there needs to be shared sacrifice. 
We think that every water user in the Colorado River Basin needs to conserve, be more efficient,” Arboleda said, “We think that every state within the Colorado River Basin and both countries have to be part of the solution, and agree to reductions in their demand to leave more water in the system.” Arboleda emphasized the importance of both the Upper and Lower Basins contributing together to preserve river levels and flow. “We are looking for partners to cooperate, collaborate and work with us to reduce demands, leave more water in the system, and work towards long-term solutions,” Arboleda said, “and we just haven’t been able to get there with our partners in the Upper Basin states.” Pressure from the decision by the federal government has left Lower Basin states searching for new solutions, while dealing with rising problems on the state level. Max Wilson, the city of Phoenix water resource management advisor, agreed with Arboleda that they want to assure Phoenix residents they will not lose water from their taps, but the cost of water will increase, and the city plans to use all of its resources to make up for the loss of Colorado River water.   “These reductions are so large that they can’t fall on the back of one user and they can’t fall on the back of one state. We just won’t be able to meet the demands of the hydrology really…We’re gonna feel it in our water rates, and we’re going to feel it in the cost of food and other items that rely on local agriculture,” Arboleda said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a2075342cf4db8553fe Chasing ghosts: ASU football, Kenny Dillingham seek edge at No. 10 Texas A&M te 2026-09-11T20:52:48.635Z Chasing ghosts: ASU football, Kenny Dillingham seek edge at No. 10 Texas A&M Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. TEMPE – A tunnel near the south end zone funnels the visiting team directly into a sea of chaos.  Once inside Kyle Field, 102,733 rowdy fans scream, prepared to cheer on their team for the next three hours. Kanye West’s “Power” blares over the speakers as the home team sprints onto the grass in College Station, Texas. The visitors, meanwhile, are berated with expletives.  A long 60 minutes of football awaits. This is the environment the Arizona State football team must navigate at 9 a.m. MST Saturday when it faces No. 10 Texas A&M. ASU coach Kenny Dillingham understands the experience. He coached at Auburn in 2019, when the Tigers beat the Aggies 28-20. “It’s an unbelievable environment,” Dillingham said. “It’s one of the better environments. It’s going to be hot. It’s going to be muggy. It’s going to be loud.” Coming off a 70-7 thrashing of Morgan State the week before, the Sun Devils now look ahead to their biggest nonconference challenge of Dillingham’s tenure. In 2025, the Aggies were tied atop the SEC at the end of the season, narrowly missing the conference championship, but still making the College Football Playoff.  While Texas A&M boasted a successful offense led by quarterback Marcel Reed, who is back in 2026, the most impressive unit for the Aggies was their defense, which finished ranked 36th in the country overall. A primary reason for the Aggies’ defensive dominance is the man at the helm of Texas A&M, coach Mike Elko. Elko, in his third season with the Aggies, has a background as a defensive coordinator, spending the first 20 years of his coaching career across various positions on the defensive side of the ball. Heading into his second game with his new offense, Dillingham and his staff have been racking their brains to find a way to take down the Aggies defense. One of the biggest challenges with an early matchup against a team this good is the lack of film ASU has to use. “We’ve been watching film from Duke when Elko was there,” Dillingham said. “We went back and watched film from James Madison because there’s been a coordinator change. We probably chase too many ghosts, but we try to do as good of a job understanding.”  Under Dillingham, ASU has not yet faced a ranked non-conference opponent in the regular season. Although the Sun Devils have taken down many highly ranked teams the past three seasons, no matchup has come this early. Formulating a game plan has brought complications. “We’re still in wrinkle mode,” Dillingham said. “You can create these great plans, but you don’t know what their new wrinkle is. You’re always on these hunts for what’s going to be their wrinkle, and you almost have to chase these ghosts and have them in the back of your mind.” In the first game of the Aggies’ season, Texas A&M shut out Missouri State 50-0.  That matchup was the first that defensive coordinator Lyle Hemphill spent in his new position. Before spending the 2025 season as a senior assistant in College Station, Hemphill was the defensive coordinator for James Madison in 2024. That season, the Dukes defense ranked 22nd in points allowed. With two skilled defensive minds leading the Aggies, Dillingham has noticed some themes while reviewing film in preparation for Saturday. “They don’t try to trick you,” Dillingham said. “They say, ‘These are our weaknesses, let’s go play football and try to beat us.’  “Those are the best teams. They do such a great job as a staff at making really small changes to how they play the front, how they play the linebackers or small changes to leverages. When I watch defense and I see small, small changes week in and week out, that’s a team that understands who they are.”  Dillingham heaped praise and respect on the coaches on the opposite sideline, and the love goes both ways.  Having lost to Dillingham in his previous matchup, Elko has nothing but praise for ASU. “We’re going to welcome in a really talented Arizona State team this weekend,” Elko said at his weekly press conference. “This is going into Year 4 for (Dillingham), a guy that I have a ton of respect for. I have gone against him as an offensive coordinator and studied him.  “He’s got a really talented offensive coordinator with him in Marcus Arroyo. Just a really good football coach and a really good football team. This is going to be a really big test and a really really big challenge for us, and we’re looking forward to it.”  The challenge of facing Texas A&M means more than just facing  the players on the field. The Aggies are known for their “12th man,” the fans at Kyle Field, which has a capacity of 102,733. It’s considered one of the loudest stadiums in college football.  Although Dillingham has experience playing there, he has little advice for his players.  “There is no way to prepare,” Dillingham said. “To say there is a way to prepare for your first game with 100,000 fans on the road is not real. … You have to be able to block it out. Take what you know and go execute the play. All the other stuff is noise.” Leading ASU into battle against the Aggies is quarterback Cutter Boley, who was named co-Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for his 387-yard, six-touchdown performance against Morgan State. The thing that stuck out most to Dillingham from Boley’s Tempe debut wasn’t the stats he put up, but the way he carried himself. “Confidence,” Dillingham said. “I could see confidence pregame. Him throwing the football pregame was the best since he’s been here. Every throw was on the body, and that translated to the game.”  Something Boley brings to ASU ahead of the weekend matchup with Texas A&M is SEC experience. While he did not play in College Station as a member of Wildcats, Boley did play South Carolina, Georgia, Auburn and Vanderbilt on the road in 2025. He also played at Texas and Florida as a freshman in 2024. Knowing what it is like to play in an environment such as Texas A&M has been a benefit.  “The crowd noise has never really been an issue,” Boley said. “Being as prepared as possible and being so dialed into the game plan and always knowing what’s going on.” Plenty of distractions could intimidate the Sun Devils in this game, whether it’s A&M’s No. 10 ranking, the crowd noise, A&M’s 2025 College Football Playoff berth or even a scheduled flight to London right after the game to face Kansas. With the game finally at hand, Boley is focused on just one thing: winning.  “The main thing is the main thing,” Boley said “You have to keep the main thing the main thing always, and our guys know that.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1f75342cf4db8553f5 GOP lawmaker touts economic record while his own wages are being garnished te 2026-09-11T20:52:47.339Z GOP lawmaker touts economic record while his own wages are being garnished State Rep. Justin Wilmeth, R-Phoenix, in June 2024. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Republican state Rep. Justin Wilmeth is running for reelection on his record of bolstering Arizona’s economy, even as his own legislative salary was garnished last year because he defaulted on a student loan.  Wilmeth, who was a Republican policy advisor for the Arizona House of Representatives before he was elected to the body in 2020, is a three-time graduate of Arizona State University. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s degree in public administration and a master’s degree in global security. In 2024, LCS Capital, which purchased his student loan debt from Sallie Mae, sued Wilmeth for an unpaid $18,700 student loan, according to court records. Wilmeth didn’t respond to the lawsuit or attend any hearings, resulting in a default judgement against him, plus interest on the loan and court costs for LCS Capital, bringing the total owed to more than $22,000.  In 2025, the court ordered his $24,000 legislative salary to be garnished until the loan was repaid.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Wilmeth, of Phoenix, has been a member of the House Commerce Committee since he took office and was its chairman in 2023 and 2024. He was named chairman of the brand new House Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee at the beginning of 2026. Along the way, he has touted his focus on economic and fiscal responsibility. “I’m running for a third term because I have played a big part in Arizona’s booming economy and there’s more for me to do as your state representative,” Wilmeth wrote in his candidate profile when he ran for reelection in 2024. “I believe that the best way to a great society is the availability of amazing jobs and salaries for Arizonans.” In a statement emailed to the Arizona Mirror, Wilmeth implied that his only income is his legislative pay and characterized that garnishment as part of his effort to repay the loan. “I borrowed to go to ASU, I am paying that loan back, and last year part of that repayment came out of my legislative paycheck,” he said. Wilmeth did not directly answer questions about why the court had to force him to repay the loan, especially when he’s an advocate of responsible state budgeting.  “On $24,000, rent and groceries come first,” he said. “That is what a citizen legislature looks like. I am not rich and did not run for office to get rich. I ran to serve the state and to help make the lives of everyday Arizonans better. How I manage a $24,000 paycheck and how I vote on a multi-billion-dollar budget are not the same question.” The paltry salary that Arizona legislators are paid has not been increased since 1998, and it has been a subject of criticism for years. The Grand Canyon State has a part-time legislature that is supposed to end its business for the year at 100 days, but regularly ends up working into May and June.  That makes it difficult for people who aren’t wealthy to run for office, and legislators have quit because of it.  Earlier this year, Wilmeth sponsored a ballot referral that would force the Arizona Legislature to finish its business by April 30 every year, while allowing the governor to call special sessions after that to work on the state budget, which must be finished by June 30. The proposal passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support but was held in the Arizona Senate.  At the time, Wilmeth said that his plan would force the legislature to be more disciplined in its approach to lawmaking and budgeting and would make it practical for more people to run for office.  It’s unclear how much money Wilmeth made outside of his legislative salary last year, and he didn’t answer additional questions about it. In 2019, Wilmeth founded Firebrand Strategic Consulting, which provides professional, scientific and technical services, according to its articles of organization filed with the state.  He was paid $11,900 by the Arizona Republican Party in 2025 for contracting and consulting work, according to campaign finance reports.  Also in 2025, Wilmeth took 16 trips paid by other people, according to the financial disclosure he filed with the Secretary of State’s Office. Others paid for his travel on trade delegation trips to places like Japan, Germany, Guatemala and Indonesia and to events and conferences in places like New Mexico, California and Texas. Legislators are required to disclose trips paid by other people that are worth more than $1,000.  The year prior, he took 15 such trips, more than any other legislator, the Arizona Agenda reported.  In 2024, Wilmeth said that some of his major accomplishments were bringing new international trade offices to Arizona. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1e75342cf4db8553ec Budget experts pan Trump’s ‘fiscally dangerous’ $5,000 payout that would ‘explode’ the national debt te 2026-09-11T20:52:46.492Z Budget experts pan Trump’s ‘fiscally dangerous’ $5,000 payout that would ‘explode’ the national debt President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House on Aug. 6, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — A proposal by President Donald Trump to give $5,000 to each American adult if Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in November would “explode” the national deficit and worsen inflation, according to an analysis issued Thursday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The committee, whose board includes economists, bankers and former elected and administration officials from both political parties, estimates Trump’s plan would cost roughly $1.2 trillion. “This proposal is fiscally dangerous, economically backwards, and fundamentally unserious,” Maya MacGuineas, the committee’s president, said in a statement. “It’s hard to understand how anyone could look at our current fiscal and economic situation and think we need to borrow another $1.2 trillion to send everyone cash.” Trump announced the “Trump dividend” Wednesday night during the latter half of a nearly two-hour keynote speech at the Republican National Committee’s first midterm convention. Trump told attendees at the political gathering in Dallas, Texas, that his “only caveat” is that Americans spend the money in the United States.  “We don’t want you going to Canada to spend the money,” he said during the livestreamed speech. Ultimately, Congress would need to appropriate the funds. Debt, deficits, inflation MacGuineas pointed out in her statement that the nation’s debt “is now as large as our entire economy, deficits are running $2 trillion per year, inflation is about 3.5%, and the 10-year Treasury yield is approaching 5%.” “This half-baked political scheme would make this all worse – exploding the deficit, ginning up inflation, and further driving up the cost of borrowing throughout the economy.” The national debt sits at $40 trillion to date, which breaks down to $117,446 per taxpayer, according to a tracker by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Vice President JD Vance said on Fox News following Trump’s speech that the dividend would be funded by tariff revenue. “What the president’s just saying is … if you keep us in power and allow us to continue to do these things, then you’re going to share in some of the benefit of this incredible wealth that we’re creating in the United States of America,” he said to Fox News host Bret Baier. But the expected revenue generated by Trump’s executive tariffs would only cover one-tenth of the cost of sending $5,000 to each American adult, according to an analysis Thursday from the Tax Foundation. The organization that identifies itself as pro-economic growth, and generally opposes tax increases, estimates Trump’s new tariffs will bring in roughly $124.9 billion in 2027. “A deficit-financed dividend payment of this scale would signal to markets that the US is not serious about getting its fiscal house in order. It would risk further rises in interest rates, add to inflationary pressures, and worsen the very problems that are trying to be ‘solved’ by the proposal,” said Erica York, a senior economist with the Tax Foundation, in a written statement. The organization opposes Trump’s tariff policies. Tariff promises This is not Trump’s first time promising to send what he describes as dividends to Americans — though none of the payments materialized. The president said in November 2025 he would send $2,000 to Americans from tariff revenue that he falsely said would reach “trillions” of dollars.  Trump’s emergency tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court in February, and the government is in the process of refunding nearly $170 billion in illegal import taxes.  Trump and then-special government employee and billionaire Elon Musk said in March 2025 they would send $5,000 refund checks to Americans as a result of savings created by the project titled the Department of Government Oversight. The ultrawealthy tech mogul went public with his plan without consultation from Congress, which controls the nation’s proverbial purse strings. In spring of 2020, Trump’s name appeared on $1,200 stimulus checks for individuals, $2,400 for married couples, sent out as part of a $2.2 trillion initial COVID-19 relief package approved by Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1d75342cf4db8553e3 Appeals court upholds ‘Secure the Border Act’ that jails border crossers te 2026-09-11T20:52:45.567Z Appeals court upholds ‘Secure the Border Act’ that jails border crossers The border wall between the United States and Mexico in Nogales, Ariz. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The Arizona Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a 2024 law that punishes immigrants who cross the state’s southern border with jail time, rejecting a lawsuit that argued it violates the Arizona Constitution because it failed to take into account how much it would cost the state.  Living United for Change in Arizona, the immigrant rights group that sought to block the law from ever being implemented, decried the ruling as out of touch and said it’s looking into whether to ask the Arizona Supreme Court to take up the matter.  “We are appalled that the Court of Appeals has allowed Proposition 314 to stand at a moment when immigrant communities are already being terrorized by an increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement apparatus,” said Alejandra Gomez, LUCHA’s executive director.  Two years ago, 63% of Arizona voters cast their ballots in favor of Prop. 314, known as the “Secure the Border Act.” The sweeping new law lets state officials, including local police officers and state judges, exercise federal immigration enforcement authority. Its most controversial provision, which only went into effect this summer, makes it a misdemeanor for immigrants to cross Arizona’s border anywhere but at an official port of entry, which is punishable with up to 6 months in jail.  In April 2025, LUCHA filed a lawsuit that argued the law should be thrown out because it’s unconstitutional, conflicting with rules in the Arizona Constitution around how ballot measures are written and what the judicial branch’s role is. The main argument advanced by attorneys for the group is that Prop. 314 fails to set aside a funding source despite the likelihood that its requirements will cost the state money. The Arizona Constitution expressly mandates that ballot measures identify a revenue source for proposals that incur costs, and forbids that source from being the state’s general fund.  Provisions in Prop. 314 that attorneys said would likely result in a cost to the state require the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry to house people convicted of crossing the state’s border without permission if local law enforcement agencies don’t have the ability to do so; mandate state agencies to use a federal database to verify the immigration status of people applying for public benefits; and direct law enforcement officials to transport immigrants to a port of entry or into federal custody.  But the three-judge appellate panel disagreed with that assessment, saying that much of the costs might not end up being paid by the state, but be shouldered instead by local officials. Prop. 314 merely designates state officials as a contingency plan in case local agencies can’t house or transport immigrants, the judges wrote. And that means Prop. 314 doesn’t outright require the state to spend money.  “The Transport Provision authorizes ‘state or local law enforcement’ to transport a defendant, meaning a local agency may perform that function and incur the cost, not the State,” Vice Chief Judge David Weinzweig wrote in the unanimous ruling. “The Custody Provision likewise provides that the Corrections Department acts only when ‘a county or local law enforcement agency does not have the capacity to hold a person.’” The law also requires that state agencies consult the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program, a federal database, before approving public benefit applications.  Attorneys for LUCHA argued that, because the program charged monthly fees and fees per inquiry, Prop. 314 necessarily costs the state money. But that’s changed since President Donald Trump took office: In April, those fees were waived for state, local and tribal agencies in an effort to encourage the database’s use.  The appellate panel noted that, even if those fees are reinstated in the future, it doesn’t mean that Prop. 314 mandates that the state spend money, just that the federal government is at fault for any costs incurred. “The vacillating price itself confirms the cost is not ‘inherent’ in the Act’s mandate, but instead stems from (the federal government’s) own, independently revisable policy,” the three-judge panel concluded.  Another argument that failed to convince the appellate court was that a provision in Prop. 314  outlining what evidence could lead to the arrest of immigrants crossing the border infringes on the judicial branch’s authority.  The ballot measure lists three scenarios under which probable cause could be established: a law enforcement officer witnesses a person crossing the border anywhere but at an official port of entry, there is a recording of that happening, or there is “other constitutionally sufficient indicia of probable cause.”  Attorneys for LUCHA argued that writing that standard into Prop. 314 overrides the judicial power to interpret if probable cause was obtained. But the Court of Appeals ruled that the provision in Prop. 314 serves to reiterate that probable cause is a requirement, preserving the due process mandates enshrined in the Arizona Constitution, and said that the scenarios are meant to ensure that threshold of evidence is met.  And while LUCHA attorneys added that the third option under the probable cause provision is too vague and could open the door to racial profiling, the appellate panel was skeptical.  “We are not persuaded,” Weinzweig wrote. “For starters, the Organizational Plaintiffs allege no facts describing how the Probable Cause Provision might be misapplied, only the possibility that some future enforcement in some undescribed circumstances might be wrongly applied to someone who shares a member’s background.” This is the second time that a legal challenge against Prop. 314 has been defeated. Last month, the Arizona chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union dropped a lawsuit against the ballot measure because it lacked evidence that immigrants or citizens are being arrested or mistreated as a result of the law’s enactment. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1c75342cf4db8553da Regulators reject GOP candidate Ralph Heap’s bid to settle Clean Elections dispute te 2026-09-11T20:52:44.564Z Regulators reject GOP candidate Ralph Heap’s bid to settle Clean Elections dispute State Rep. Ralph Heap on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix on Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) The commission that oversees Arizona’s public campaign funding system voted Thursday to reject a settlement agreement with Ralph Heap, a Republican state legislator and a candidate for the state’s utility regulator.  Heap has been at odds with the Citizens Clean Election Commission since June, when the commission began investigating a complaint that he had violated campaign finance laws.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Like other Clean Elections candidates, when Heap joined the program in March, he agreed to forgo large donations and money from PACs in exchange for a fixed amount of public funding. As a condition of their participation, participating candidates agree to follow Clean Elections rules, including a prohibition on going into debt and increased reporting requirements about how they spend campaign money.  After the commission began investigating the complaint that Heap failed to report spending on a large number of campaign signs, he twice requested to withdraw from the program. The commission denied those requests because the law requires a candidate to make that request before they qualify for public funding.  His attorney, Tim La Sota, later said that Heap didn’t have to report his spending on the signs because they’d been provided to him on an extension of credit by the Mesa Sign Shop.  The five-person commission and Tom Collins, its executive director, have engaged in heated disagreements over Clean Elections law with La Sota during several public meetings since then.  On Thursday, the commissioners unanimously rejected Heap’s proposal for a settlement that would allow the Republican to leave the program without admitting that he’d broken any rules or laws. In return, Heap said he would agree not to file a lawsuit challenging Clean Elections rules that he thinks conflict with state law.  In a Sept. 2 letter to Collins that accompanied the proposed settlement agreement, La Sota wrote that the commissioners and Collins had misinterpreted campaign finance law, commission rules and claimed that there were conflicts between the two.  Collins advised the commissioners not to agree to the settlement.  In a Sept. 4 letter to the commissioners, Collins wrote that he believed the proposed settlement agreement to be nothing more than a threat to sue the commission if it didn’t stop its investigation into the Heap campaign’s spending.  Standing in for La Sota during the Thursday hearing, attorney Erica Leavitt told the commissioners that the law required Collins to negotiate a settlement agreement with Heap, instead of recommending the commissioners reject it.  She also argued that Collins’ letter to the commissioners saying that Heap had failed to produce all of the financial documents requested for the investigation was inaccurate, and that Heap had produced numerous financial documents from the campaign, even though he objected to providing some of them.  Collins responded that he didn’t think it was appropriate to discuss the Heap campaign’s financial disclosures until his investigation was complete. Collins added that he’d received the financial documents Sept. 9, one day before the meeting and five days after he sent the letter saying that Heap hadn’t provided all the requested documents.  Collins argued that he wasn’t required to negotiate a settlement with Heap until after his investigation was complete and the commission had found probable cause of wrongdoing.  Clean Elections Candidates are required to participate in candidate debates run by the commission, and are fined $500 for skipping them. Heap did not participate in the primary or the general election debates. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1b75342cf4db8553d1 A quiet Pennsylvania field, 25 years after Flight 93 came down te 2026-09-11T20:52:43.637Z A quiet Pennsylvania field, 25 years after Flight 93 came down The crash of United Flight 93 is marked by a boulder at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stonycreek Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 26, 2026. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star) On a rural stretch of land in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, an open meadow filled with bright wildflowers, a memorial grove of trees and a giant boulder marks the spot where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed on Sept. 11, 2001. States Newsroom’s Pennsylvania Capital-Star Editor-in-Chief Tim Lambert recently revisited the national memorial on this field — where he happened to own a piece of land that was part of more than three dozen acres that made up the crash site. “It’s always hard to come back here, but it’s always a chance to remember the sacrifices made by the passengers and crew of Flight 93 on that day,” Lambert said. “I think it’s important 25 years later to remember what they did and why they did it. They decided to act on a day that America was under attack.” Debris at the Flight 93 crash site in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, during cleanup operations in October 2001. (Photo courtesy of Tim Lambert) On that day, al-Qaida terrorists hijacked four commercial planes. They slammed two into the World Trade Center towers in New York City and another into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The fourth — Flight 93 — crashed in an open clearing near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The 40 passengers and crew are remembered for sacrificing their lives when they tried to wrest control of the plane from the hijackers and stop them from hitting what was believed to be their intended target: the U.S. Capitol. A Superman action figure left by a visitor at the base of Flight 93 passenger Louis “Joey” Nacke at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 26, 2026. Nacke had a Superman tattoo, and is believed to have been one of the passengers who attempted to retake the hijacked jetliner. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star) Nearly 3,000 people were killed in what is the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. Forty-four people, including the four hijackers, died aboard Flight 93. At the time, Lambert worked as a reporter for a public radio station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “It was around 4:30 in the afternoon — among the chaos of the newsroom — and I looked up at this TV that was on a cabinet, and the reporter from one of the national outlets was standing at the corner of the Lambertsville (and) Shanksville Road,” Lambert recalled. “And it was at that moment, I stopped and thought, ‘Wait, we still own land near Shanksville, and it’s awfully close to that intersection.’” The next morning, Lambert said, he listened to a voice message on his home answering machine from his dad, who recognized the crash site on television, realizing that it was their family property. Lambert was in a unique situation. While reporters across the nation and around the world were covering the tragic event, he was the only journalist who had access to the Flight 93 crash site. He realized he had a huge responsibility. “I was well aware that history was at the door, and I wanted to do things the right way,” he said. Tim Lambert, center, interviews Somerset County Coroner Wallace Miller, left. Former WITF News Director Damon Boughamer on the right records the conversation at the Flight 93 crash site on Oct. 6, 2001. (Courtesy of Tim Lambert) Lambert not only reported on the crash, but also assisted first responders and met with the families of the passengers and crew. He remembered what the land looked like that day. The plane had plowed into the ground at a high rate of speed, with the aircraft disintegrating into tiny bits and pieces, leaving a large crater. Although the majority of the plane shattered and few bodies were recovered, authorities were able to identify the passengers and crew. More than 1,500 response members under the direction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation recovered fragments of the plane: twisted pieces of metal, tires, seat frames, luggage, clothing — most of which were no larger than a notebook. The field was essentially a cemetery, and family members wanted to protect it. Only family members and some park rangers can visit the actual crash site. But the public can walk along the tall concrete walls of the nearby memorial, etched with the names of people who perished in the crash. Visitors can also go to a museum and walk through parts of the field to an overlook to view the crash site. A boulder at the Flight 93 National Memorial marks the approximate spot where United Flight 93 crashed on Sept. 11, 2001, in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star) Through the years, Lambert has visited the site to pay his respects. “It’s been a while since I’ve been here, so it’s almost like a little homecoming to visit with old friends, even if it’s just looking out on the field and remembering those who gave their lives that day,” he said. The museum features photos of family members of passengers and crew, with details about their lives and memorabilia, including photographs, jewelry and uniforms. For example, the husband of flight attendant Lorraine Bay donated her United Airlines ID and one of her uniforms, along with a wine bottle corkscrew she used for in-flight service. “You know, with these exhibits, I want to take something that’s very large and abstract and offer different avenues for different people to come in and relate to it,” said Betsy Keene, curator for the National Parks for Western Pennsylvania, which includes the Flight 93 National Memorial. “Families say they want their loved one to be remembered as an individual person, as more than just this one day.” She said there are about 9,300 objects collected from the crash site and from families that are cataloged at the memorial, including 800 pieces of the aircraft curated over the years. “We want to have these objects to help people relate and to pull them into the story and to help them understand who these people were, what happened here, and what it meant to the world at the time,” Keene said. Memorial Superintendent Stephen Clark said more than 400,000 visitors annually come to the park, owned and operated by the federal government and managed by the National Park Service. Visitors walk along the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, on Aug. 26, 2026. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star) “I think that this memorial, albeit 25 years, it’s still a glimpse. It’s still a blink of an eye in our nation’s history,” Clark said. “But I still think that even as the years roll on, this story will continue to be told.” Through the years, Lambert said he’s had many chances to meet families whose loved ones died that day. As the 25th anniversary approaches, he said he plans to reflect on their stories. “The memorial is beautiful. The memorial is very fitting. It’s a great tribute, and it’s a respectful tribute to the passengers and crew of Flight 93. But for me, I think about watching the land heal over the 25-year period,” Lambert said. “To watch them sort of heal as the site heals through nature, and watch that sort of in tandem, is something that I will always think about anytime I look over that field.” The American flag flies at the entry to the pathway that leads to the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania. The visitor center is in the background. (Photo courtesy of Tim Lambert) Pennsylvania Capital-Star reporter Peter Hall contributed to this report. Stateline reporter Shalina Chatlani can be reached at schatlani@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/6aa46a1a75342cf4db8553c8 Ciscomani, Mendoza spar over Trump’s spending law in CD6 debate te 2026-09-11T20:52:42.539Z Ciscomani, Mendoza spar over Trump’s spending law in CD6 debate Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani debates Democratic candidate JoAnna Mendoza in a Clean Elections debate on Sept. 10, 2026. (Photo by Joe Rondone/The Arizona Republic/pool) Republican Congressman Juan Ciscomani and his challenger, Democrat Joanna Mendoza, both tried to woo voters Thursday night in a debate by trying to distance themselves from the divisive partisan politics that have dominated in the era of Donald Trump.  Since it was drawn at the beginning of the decade, Congressional District 6 has been Arizona’s most competitive district, with an electorate that is nearly evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats.  Ciscomani has won the last two elections by 1.5% and 2.5%, respectively. The seat has become a key battleground race in the state with money flowing in from both sides as Republicans seek to hold onto their majority in the House while Democrats seek to flip it.  Both candidates leveled attacks at one another while also trying to convince voters that they would buck their party if need be.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Ciscomani highlighted his opposition to parts of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” or OBBBA, that slashed funding for Medicaid, which provides health insurance to low-income Americans, including more than 1.6 million Arizonans. The spending package slashed federal government spending in order to enact massive tax cuts, primarily for businesses and the wealthy. Still, the final version of the bill included deep cuts to Medicaid, and Ciscomani voted for it despite that earlier opposition. Budget analysts have estimated the bill will mean a $110 million reduction in funding for rural hospitals in CD6.  Mendoza, meanwhile, said she’d likely vote against her party on issues relating to water and border security or law enforcement, although she did not provide specifics.  The first question of the debate focused on the OBBBA and specifically how it has impacted the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, which provides food aid for low-income people. The measure cut SNAP funding by an estimated $186 billion and 5 million Americans have already lost their benefits, including 770,000 children.  “We need to strengthen the safety net for so many families that need it,” Ciscomani said, adding that OBBA has helped affordability by eliminating the tax on overtime and tips. He also touted the extension of the Child Tax credit under the bill. “So, when you say you oppose this bill, that is exactly what you are opposing.” The left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy analysis of that extension found that 30% of all children in the country would not even qualify.   Mendoza said that eliminating the cuts made by the OBBBA, stopping Trump’s tariffs and reinstating funding to SNAP are what would be needed to help families that have been impacted by the OBBBA.  Trump’s omnibus spending bill was a major focus for Mendoza, who repeatedly connected Ciscomani to the legislation while Ciscomani touted the inclusion of monies to rural hospitals that will likely be impacted by the cuts made by the bill.  The $50 billion infusion of cash to rural hospitals has seen bipartisan support, however, cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare are around $1 trillion and states that adopt Trump favored policies have gotten larger injections of money. Ciscomani shot back at Mendoza’s claim that the OBBBA supported “tax cuts for the wealthy” by reiterating that state health programs have to be protected and have been found to have issues with fraud.    “When you talk about billionaires and tax cuts for them. I don’t know many billionaires working for tips,” Ciscomani said about the bill, referencing the elimination of taxes on tips.  “He stated that he knew how devastating it was going to be if those cuts happened to AHCCCS and he voted for the bill anyways,” Mendoza said in response.  Ciscomani accused Mendoza of “nitpicking and cherry picking” from the bill to distort his support of it. “Do I agree on everything on every bill? Of course not, nobody does,” he said.  But Mendoza said Ciscomani’s attempts to evade responsibility for backing the bill are too little, too late. “It is like bringing a glass of water to a fire you started,” she said.  Ciscomani tried to emphasize his reputation for reaching across the aisle to work with Democrats, noting that he had worked with President Joe Biden during his tenure and now is working with Trump, claiming he is the most bipartisan lawmaker in Congress. He also repeatedly directed voters to a website his campaign launched Thursday highlighting Mendoza’s work as a lobbyist and contrasting it with his work in Congress.  Mendoza also worked to tie Ciscomani to Trump and his policies, citing his support of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and the war with Iran that Trump launched without congressional approval.  Both agreed that Iran should not get nuclear weapons, though Mendoza said that any intelligence pointing to that inevitability should have been brought before Congress to allow a vote on the president’s war powers.  Ciscomani said he supports the war effort and that the focus is now on opening the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely been under Iranian control since shortly after the war began.  On immigration, both candidates brought up their direct experiences with immigration as a driving motivation behind their stances.  For Ciscomani, who immigrated from Mexico with his family and became a citizen in 2006, he said it is an issue that is “very near and dear to my heart.” Ciscomani said that, under Biden, the borders were “wide open” and that made it harder for “good people” to come into the country and become citizens.  “I’m a product of the American Dream, I want people to have access to that American Dream,” Ciscomani said, adding that he believes in both border security and reform to the process and claiming that Mendoza supports “open borders.”  “To say I’m for open borders is not truthful,” Mendoza responded, adding that Trump’s tariffs are hurting the country and state’s relationship with Mexico.  Mendoza, who said her step-father was an immigrant from Mexico who became naturalized under President Ronald Reagan, said she would try to “work across the aisle” on issues of border security. Both seemed to agree that reform to the immigration process is needed.  An area where Ciscomani tried to distance himself from Trump politics was on the issue of elections.  “I fully support mail-in voting,” Ciscomani said, adding that he trusts the system. Trump has attacked mail-in voting making unfounded claims of voter fraud, and is waging a battle against the states over his executive order that would severely restrict voting by mail and potentially disenfranchise millions of Americans this fall.  Ciscomani said he also supports the SAVE Act, the controversial GOP bill to nationalize elections and require documented proof of citizenship at the time of voting, among other changes.  Ciscomani said that the changes in the legislation are not “out of this world” and are “common sense measures” that he said Mendoza does not support.  Mendoza said that Arizona already requires a voter ID — something she supports — so the federal legislation brings “nothing new to the table.”  “Sounds like an endorsement for the SAVE Act from Joann Mendoza,” Ciscomani said.  “Don’t put words in my mouth, Congressman,” Mendoza shot back.  Both candidates have claimed victory in the debate.  CD6 is expected to be one of the most watched races in the state and early voting begins on October 7. You can check the status of your voter registration at my.arizona.vote. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1975342cf4db8553bf Amid record heat, 24 Arizona prison units still lack air conditioning. A lawmaker has questions. te 2026-09-11T20:52:41.696Z Amid record heat, 24 Arizona prison units still lack air conditioning. A lawmaker has questions. (Photo by Darrin Klimek/Getty Images) Cooling systems in Arizona state prisons failed this summer as temperatures hit triple digits. Now, the reported outages have caught the attention of a state legislator who is demanding that leaders at the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry answer questions about it. To that end, Rep. Walt Blackman, a Republican from Snowflake, issued a subpoena for the agency to provide information on extreme heat in Arizona prisons, related medical incidents and the age and viability of existing cooling infrastructure. Air conditioning is not a given in Arizona prisons in the first place. Many units rely on swamp coolers, fans and Styrofoam coolers filled with ice to combat the summer heat. And it’s been a hot summer. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Phoenix and Yuma experienced the second-hottest meteorological summer on record, according to the U.S. National Weather Service Phoenix. In Yuma, temperatures remained in the triple digits for 142 consecutive days, while the count surpassed 100 days in Phoenix. And though ADCRR created a heat mitigation plan to ensure an adequate living environment when temperatures rise above 85 degrees, incarcerated people and advocates say extreme heat still gets through. Three years ago, the state Legislature allocated $47.6 million to convert prisons to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in fiscal year 2023. The following year, the state budget included $66.8 million to continue the work, with a three-year spending plan putting $29.8 million toward HVAC in fiscal year 2025 and $23.7 million in 2026. But the plan was cut short when the Legislature slashed the appropriation by $57 million in the 2025 budget, leaving the department with $9.8 million and a dead end in converting the remaining units to air conditioning. As a result, a total of 24 units — 20 of which are occupied by incarcerated people — still run on swamp coolers. Thomas Steres lives in one of them. Steres sleeps on a top bunk at the end of the hallway in the Barchey Unit at the Arizona State Prison Complex in Buckeye. The sun beats down on the wall next to his bed for most of the day, and it doesn’t cool until around 11 p.m. He points a fan at his face and takes showers, but he still sweats through the night. “I am unable to have a nice night’s sleep,” Steres said. Some rooms in Barchey are air-conditioned. Cold air flows through the guard offices, classrooms and library, which sit empty most of the time. The window to the guard office fogs up as cold glass meets high temperatures and humidity — the heat undeterred by the swamp coolers whirring in the unit. “I’m not hating on the fact that guards have A/C. They shouldn’t have to work in swamp cooler temps during humid 113-degree weather,” Steres said. “But on the same token, I shouldn’t have to live in those conditions, either.” Across the state prison system and in units like Barchey, the Corrections Department deploys an Extreme Heat Safety and Relief Strategy. In work and housing areas not equipped with air conditioning, the department brings in portable cooling equipment and ice machines, provides incarcerated people with free ice and ice water — though some reported receiving moldy ice earlier this summer — runs misting systems, sets up temporary cooling stations, allows increased access to showers and relaxes its standards on how incarcerated people dress. As part of the plan, the department also takes ambient temperature readings between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., with one check before noon and another after 4 p.m. Temperature readings are not publicly reported, but some studies have come close to painting a picture of conditions inside prisons. In a 2024 study, Ufuoma Ovienmhada, then a doctoral student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and now a Baker Endowed Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Change and Human Resiliency at the University of Arizona, used air temperature data and atmospheric modeling to record summer temperatures at 1,614 prisons across the U.S. between 1990 and 2023. “The type of research that’s been emerging just gives a different window into what’s happening, that has been, up to now, very invisible and held in the bodies of incarcerated people,” Ovienmhada said. Facilities exposed to the most heat were, by and large, located in the Southwest. Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis recorded the fifth-highest temperature overall at nearly 114 degrees. Fourteen more state-owned and contracted prisons followed closely behind, including Phoenix West, Perryville, Phoenix, Yuma, La Palma, Red Rock, Central Arizona Correctional Facility and Eyman. “It just starts to give us a picture of how to characterize the exposure, the risk, the hazard that people incarcerated are facing,” Ovienmhada said. “It’s not rocket science to then bridge if the outdoor temperature is regularly 100 degrees at this prison, and they don’t have air conditioning. The people inside are probably experiencing that temperature, if not worse.” Ovienmhada also looked at how factors in the construction and operation of prisons can make incarcerated populations more vulnerable to extreme heat, including materials such as metal, brick and concrete; overcrowding; understaffing; and an inadequate health care system. As the summer rolled on, so did litigation against ADCRR over its constitutionally deficient health care system, leading to a receivership, recently cleared to at least initially go into effect by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Nothing in the court order explicitly addresses heat-related illness, but Corene Kendrick, an attorney litigating the case and deputy director of the American Civil Liberties Union National Prison Project, said housing populations more vulnerable to extreme heat — namely older incarcerated people and those diagnosed with mental illness — appeared to have taken priority when the department started converting units to air conditioning. But heat still takes a toll on the general population, and studies show incarcerated people are at higher risk of heat-related morbidity and mortality because of confinement. Lawsuits in Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Missouri have sought to argue that extreme heat exposure constitutes cruel and unusual punishment or violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, citing exacerbated health conditions and fatalities. In May 2025, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman in Western Texas initially ruled that extreme heat in prisons was “plainly unconstitutional,” but he did not decide whether to order the Texas prison system to install air conditioning. Texas corrections officials put the cost at more than $1 billion, and Pitman is now considering whether to mandate air conditioning installation. Rio Scharf, a staff attorney at the University of California, Berkeley Law’s Criminal Law and Justice Center who studies extreme heat in carceral settings, noted that litigation can be crucial to prompting change in extreme heat conditions. “Because these have a decent price tag on them, and because they benefit a population that has very little political representation and attention, our assessment is that it’s very unlikely that state legislatures will appropriate sufficient funding to address this issue without the pressure of litigation and/or a really active social movement,” Scharf said. Cooling system failures and units without air conditioning could come back before the Arizona Legislature soon, though.. In an Aug. 31 email to Corrections Department leaders, Blackman asked for information on cooling system failures, heat-related medical incidents among incarcerated people and staff, heat complaints, compliance with the department’s cooling strategy and logs of indoor temperatures. He also asked them to provide a rundown of funding and legislative needs. “My purpose in requesting this information is not to presume the cause of these problems or assign responsibility before the facts are known,” Blackman wrote. “My office wants to determine whether the challenges facing these facilities are primarily the result of aging infrastructure, routine maintenance and repair issues, equipment reliability, funding limitations, or some combination of these factors.” Blackman set a deadline of Sept. 11 for the agency to respond. An ADCRR spokesperson acknowledged Blackman’s request and said in a statement that “ADCRR fulfills all official public records requests in compliance with Arizona public records law.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1875342cf4db8553b6 How US House Republicans could overturn the midterm election results te 2026-09-11T20:52:40.730Z How US House Republicans could overturn the midterm election results The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump tried to maintain power following his loss in the 2020 election by exerting pressure on state election officials to, in some cases, “find” the votes. Loyalist Republicans in Congress then attempted to deny Joe Biden the Oval Office when lawmakers gathered to certify the Electoral College, bringing to light loopholes and deficiencies in the law that could have denied voters their choice.  Similar flaws exist for U.S. House elections.  With concern mounting among GOP lawmakers they may lose control of that chamber following November’s midterm elections, it is not a stretch to imagine state officials could, once again, receive calls from the White House or powerful Republicans in Congress. What’s less understood is that the House itself has the ability to investigate and potentially overturn the results of any of its 435 races. In a House narrowly controlled by one party or the other, disputes over a handful of seats could become significant.  “The House and the Senate, they are the final judge of their own elections,” explained John C. Fortier, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank. “So, in theory, if a state went through a process and counted all the votes and certified the votes and sent in the results, it still could be questioned by Congress,” he added. “The House has done this in the past. It is much less common today. There was a time in the 19th century where it became extremely common.” Experts and officials interviewed by States Newsroom pointed to several circumstances that could occur. State officials could hold back an election certificate, a member-elect could seek to block another member-elect from taking the oath, or legitimate challenges could occur under a federal law dealing with contested elections. States act first The first step after votes are counted, or in some cases recounted, is for a state’s top election official, typically a secretary of state, to certify the results and send the certificates of election to the U.S. House clerk.  But that doesn’t always happen. New York state election officials held back Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney’s ability to join the House following the 2020 elections amid a legal battle in an extremely close race. It wasn’t until a state Supreme Court justice ruled in Tenney’s favor that she took her oath of office in February 2021, more than three months after the election. Fortier detailed another particularly messy example of a disputed House race in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District following the 2018 election. The state board of elections opted not to quickly certify either Democrat Dan McCready or Republican Mark Harris as the winner given concerns about mail-in ballots.  It took until late February, nearly four months after Election Day, for the board to call for a new election after Harris testified during a hearing that “his political operative orchestrated a fraudulent absentee ballot scheme,” according to an article from NC Newsline.  That September, Republican Rep. Dan Bishop won a special election over McCready. And while the House didn’t step in at the time, it could have. “They essentially deferred and kind of waited it out,” Fortier said.  Neither of those holdups determined control of the House, but a few state officials deciding not to send certificates to the clerk later this year could have an impact come January. State officials are not exempt from political influence from Washington, something that was on full display beginning in 2025 when Trump and Republicans in Congress called on state legislatures to redistrict to give them an advantage in this fall’s elections. The results have rolled out even through September. House members can try blocking members-elect Another potential roadblock emerges on the first day of a new Congress when any member-elect can try to block another member-elect from being sworn in.  That happened in 2021 when Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy objected to lawmakers from Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin taking their oaths. The Democratic-controlled House voted 371-2 to approve a resolution directing the speaker to swear in everyone.  The House has two additional options should a member-elect challenge another member-elect taking the oath.  The first is to “provisionally or conditionally” seat that person and refer the case to the House Administration Committee for investigation. The second is to vote to not seat anyone and refer the dispute to the panel to determine who is entitled to it, according to a report from the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. The report notes that “it would be under only the most exceptional circumstances for the House to refuse to seat, even provisionally, a Member holding valid election credentials from the state, and it appears that this third option has happened since 1933 only two times on the first day of the new Congress, and once during the Congress concerning a special election.” The House voting not to seat anyone “would effectively nullify a certificate of election that was previously issued by the executive authority of the state,” according to CRS.  How the House can probe election results The Federal Contested Elections Act of 1969 provides another avenue for lawmakers on the House Administration Committee to investigate any election once a complaint is filed, typically by the losing party.  This has happened dozens of times throughout the decades, including in December 2020, when Iowa Democratic candidate Rita Hart asked the House to decide whether Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks actually won the race, triggering a months-long investigation.  The FCEA allows the committee to “impound records, ballots, tally sheets, ballot stubs, poll books, ballot boxes, voting machines or other electronic voting systems, and irregular or defective paper and absentee ballots,” according to CRS.  The committee has the option to use the vote count sent by the state or “conduct its own recount and make its own determinations and findings,” the CRS report states. House members conducting a probe can even instruct states how to handle ballots. “Where state law requires destruction of ballots after an election, the committee may notify the state election officials to preserve the ballots despite the state law,” the report says.  The panel would eventually make a recommendation and the House would decide by a simple majority vote which candidate to seat or whether to declare the seat vacant.  That vote is the final decision “regardless of whether or not the Member-elect had been sworn in on the first day of the new Congress,” says the report. Decisions about how to decide any contested elections would be made by the new House that will convene in early January, not the one that will return to Capitol Hill during the lame-duck session that’s set to last several weeks in November and December.  “It’s not as if the outgoing Congress could just make a decision as to who’s contested and who won the election,” Fortier said. “It’s the new Congress that would do that.” But not just anyone can file a contest with the House.  The person who challenges the results “must show that but for the voting irregularities or acts of fraud, the results of the election would have been different and the contestant would have prevailed,” according to CRS.  Those investigations typically take months. The Iowa case of Hart v. Miller-Meeks began in December 2020 when Hart, the Democrat, filed her contest.  The Administration Committee held a hearing in March 2021 after Miller-Meeks tried to dismiss the case. Then-Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., argued against those efforts, saying “the American people deserve to know who actually won this election. And the people of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District deserve to be represented by that person.” The case ended several weeks later after Hart withdrew her challenge.  ‘As far as someone’s willing to burn it’  Casey Burgat, legislative affairs program director and associate professor at George Washington University, said while any member-elect can challenge another member-elect’s ability to take the oath on the first day of the new Congress, it is somewhat unlikely a genuine attempt is made to do that next year. But that comes with a caveat. “I think the prospect for the tit-for-tat or the brinkmanship goes up exponentially if it is a close majority,” he said. “That just creates an opportunity for parties to see majority status and find reasons to not seat the other side.” Whether any potential challenge is taken seriously would likely be determined by who makes it.  “If it’s just a flamethrower, a Chip Roy-type person, I think that’ll be discounted more than if it’s led by someone like a Mike Johnson or someone in leadership or Steve Scalise,” Burgat said. “I’ve had conversations with a lot of these members and staff of like, how far can this go. And my response to them is often, as far as someone’s willing to burn it.”  Sarah A. Binder, senior fellow in governance studies at Brookings, said it’s unlikely that any Republican could successfully challenge a Democratic member-elect taking the oath if Democrats have a true majority and have elected their speaker. “There have been some years where the member-elect whose seat is being challenged is prior to that told to sit down, not to stand when the rest are to be sworn in,” she said. “But other times they actually swear in everybody because your winning seat could still be contested after the swearing in.” Then there’s the rogue clerk theory In addition to the possibility a state official holds back an election certificate, a member-elect seeks to block another member-elect from taking the oath and legitimate challenges occur under the Federal Contested Elections Act, some Democrats have raised concerns about the clerk of the House. The nonpartisan official’s office assembles the list of members-elect once they receive a certificate of election from a state official. And that list determines who votes for speaker, which takes place on the first day of the new Congress before any of the 435 members are actually sworn in.  The House cannot move on to any other business until a speaker is elected.  AEI’s Fortier said the clerk’s authority is ministerial and that whoever holds that office doesn’t really have discretion over who to add to the member-elect list once the state sends in the certificate of election.  The clerk going rogue during the vote for speaker also is highly improbable, he said.  “I think it is not a very likely scenario, even though I think people are thinking about it. I am not even sure it’s realistic,” Fortier said. “I think this is very difficult to imagine.” Burgat from GWU had a similar assessment that the House clerk doesn’t hold the authority to disregard election certificates once they arrive or to try to meddle in who can vote for speaker.  “The minute that the secretary of state or its equivalent certifies the election and transmits to the clerk, a nonpartisan position, it goes on the roll,” he said. “The politics comes in after that fact.” The clerk’s office wrote in a statement that it “receives and verifies Certificates of Election from every state, placing on the Roll of Representatives‑elect only those individuals whose credentials show they were regularly elected.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1475342cf4db8553a9 At 35, I thought I understood America. Then came Sept. 11. te 2026-09-11T20:52:36.255Z At 35, I thought I understood America. Then came Sept. 11. WASHINGTON — Twenty-five years ago, I thought I understood America. I was 35 years old, Washington bureau chief for The Detroit News, living in an apartment on 16th Street and working out of the National Press Building in downtown D.C. I had spent my career asking questions about government and politics and the people who wielded power. I was a journalist. I thought I knew my country. I believed America had gotten past the worst of its racism. I believed that despite our differences — racial, religious, political, economic — we were fundamentally one people, bound by similar values and a respect for the different ways our neighbors chose to live. I believed we were safe. Then came a beautiful Tuesday morning in September. I wrote last year about the details of that morning: the suit I had laid out for work and abandoned for jeans when I realized what was happening; my blocked-in car; my hurried walk nearly 14 blocks toward the National Press Club, arriving at the bureau before anyone else; the phones that rang but couldn’t connect; the television carrying images that seemed impossible even as we watched them happen. I don’t want to retell that story. What interests me now is what I didn’t know that morning. I didn’t know that people could simply go to work on a beautiful day — maids and doctors, secretaries and executives, restaurant workers and elevator repairmen — and suddenly find themselves inside history. They weren’t soldiers going off to war. They were people going to work. Some had dropped children at school. Some had kissed spouses goodbye. Some were probably late. Some were probably thinking about what they would have for lunch. And within minutes, America as we knew it would change forever. When journalists cover history, nobody rings a bell and announces that history has begun. You’re simply doing your job on a Tuesday morning. That’s what we did. I was running a Washington bureau. My reporters were stranded outside the city as trains stopped and streets closed. I sent one straight to New York. We called sources. We tried to confirm what was happening. We wrote. The magnitude of it didn’t truly hit me until a couple of days later, when the journalist in me finally made room for the human being. I watched images of people around the world rallying in support of the United States. They gathered in public squares and outside embassies. They left flowers and signs. They mourned people they had never met in a country that had not always been particularly kind to theirs. I remember feeling part of something much larger than myself. And then my most senior reporter, a man well into his 60s, broke down in tears. He had been doing what journalists do. Working. Calling. Reporting. Moving to the next thing. And then he stopped. So did I. In those days, I thought I was witnessing the most unifying moment of my lifetime. Americans lined up to give blood. Strangers treated one another with a gentleness that seemed almost sacred. The world reached toward us. I thought: Together, we will move forward. I believed it. A quarter-century has complicated some of those beliefs. I spent 11½ years of my life living outside the United States, and distance gives you a different view of home. I came to understand how little many Americans know about the rest of the world — and sometimes how little we know about one another. I came to understand more clearly that America is not universally loved, and to think more deeply about what our country has done beyond its borders and how those actions look to people who did not grow up pledging allegiance to our flag. Sept. 11 also taught me that America was not invincible. And those of us in journalism have to be willing to examine our own performance in the years that followed. We were journalists. Skepticism was supposed to be part of the job. But patriotism complicated journalism after Sept. 11. Some journalists were reluctant to ask the hardest questions because they did not want to appear sympathetic to the people who had attacked us. At a moment when scrutiny mattered enormously, questioning the government could be interpreted as questioning America. And too often, we looked away. People were profiled and detained. In the years that followed, people were tortured and held without the kind of due process Americans consider fundamental to justice. We demanded justice for what had been done to Americans. We were not always as demanding about justice for what was being done to others. That is difficult for me to write. It should be. Journalism isn’t supposed to be comfortable. Our obligation is not to make our country look good or bad. It is to ask questions, particularly when the answers are inconvenient and when fear makes the questions unpopular. If I could tell that 35-year-old bureau chief one thing now, it might simply be this: Never be afraid of the question. There is something else I understand now that I couldn’t have understood then. I still spend my days, right here at State Affairs, immersed in politics, policy and the people who wield power. But today, I oversee journalists covering those things from statehouses across the country rather than from a Washington bureau. The view has changed. The responsibility hasn’t. My responsibility that Tuesday was to get the story right. Today, I understand that I have another responsibility: to remember. There are young journalists I lead today who cannot remember Sept. 11. Some weren’t yet born. I don’t particularly need them to understand what it looked like when the planes hit. There is plenty of footage for that. I want them to understand what the room felt like. What Washington sounded like. What nobody knew. What everyone feared. And what reporters did anyway. I want them to understand that the people who died that morning had simply gotten up and gone to work. And I want them to understand that history doesn’t always knock before it enters the room. Sometimes it arrives on a beautiful Tuesday morning. At 35, I ran the Washington bureau of a hometown newspaper from the National Press Building. Newspapers from cities and states around the country maintained Washington reporters whose job was to help people back home understand their government. Much of that journalism is gone. The country, too, has changed. But I have not stopped believing in America. I still believe this is one of the greatest countries in the world, a place where extraordinary things are possible regardless of your pedigree, your race or your gender. I believe Americans are among the most generous people on the planet. I believe most people are good, and when someone is hurting, most of us will reach out a hand. Above all, I believe in God. And despite everything, I still believe that when the worst happens, Americans will rally. I know because I have seen it. I saw people line up to give blood for strangers. I saw a veteran journalist finally stop working long enough to cry. I saw people half a world away embrace a country that wasn’t their own. At 35, I thought my job was to record it. At 60, I understand that part of my job is to carry it forward. Because eventually eyewitnesses become sources. Sources become history. And journalists are among those entrusted with carrying the story across that line. So, 25 years later, I remember. And I still believe. Alison Bethel is the chief content officer and editor-in-chief for State Affairs. She is based in the company’s Miami headquarters. The post At 35, I thought I understood America. Then came Sept. 11. first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1375342cf4db8553a0 Arizona’s school choice allies split on what comes next te 2026-09-11T20:52:35.222Z Arizona’s school choice allies split on what comes next Key points:  A national organization that supports Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program will return to seek bipartisan legislative reforms  Some Republicans and Freedom Caucus members oppose the group’s efforts The... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Arizona’s school choice allies split on what comes next first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a1275342cf4db855397 Craig McFarland: Making Pinal County part of the new economy te 2026-09-11T20:52:34.060Z Craig McFarland: Making Pinal County part of the new economy Craig McFarland is the president and CEO of Pinal Partnership. (Courtesy of Pinal Partnership) When Craig McFarland won his first term as mayor in 2016, Pinal... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Craig McFarland: Making Pinal County part of the new economy first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0f75342cf4db85538c Boy, 15, Drifted for Days on an Overturned Boat Before Rescue te 2026-09-11T20:52:31.803Z Boy, 15, Drifted for Days on an Overturned Boat Before Rescue The teenager survived in the Bering Sea off Alaska without food or water before a fishing vessel pulled him to safety, the Coast Guard said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0e75342cf4db855383 A Tireless Devotion to Flight 93 Heroes on Solemn Ground Near Shanksville te 2026-09-11T20:52:30.826Z A Tireless Devotion to Flight 93 Heroes on Solemn Ground Near Shanksville The passengers and crew on the United Airlines plane died for their country on Sept. 11. The workers at a memorial near the crash site in Pennsylvania have dedicated themselves to their story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0d75342cf4db85537a Influencers Invited to the Republican Midterm Convention Largely Avoided Talking About The Economy te 2026-09-11T20:52:29.909Z Influencers Invited to the Republican Midterm Convention Largely Avoided Talking About The Economy Online media stars eager to promote President Trump and Republicans worked to find a message that would resonate with an audience that is struggling with an affordability crisis. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0d75342cf4db855371 What Are Kalshi and Polymarket? te 2026-09-11T20:52:29.034Z What Are Kalshi and Polymarket? Prediction markets have taken off in popularity, drawing billions of dollars in trades. Some states have tried to ban them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0c75342cf4db855368 A Running Event Reveals Anxieties in Leimert Park, a Black L.A. Neighborhood te 2026-09-11T20:52:28.119Z A Running Event Reveals Anxieties in Leimert Park, a Black L.A. Neighborhood When a Latino running club tried to host an event at Leimert Park, the heart of the city’s Black community, a social media firestorm broke out. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0b75342cf4db85535f C.I.A. Releases Intelligence Sent to Clinton and Bush on Al Qaeda Before 9/11 Attacks te 2026-09-11T20:52:27.087Z C.I.A. Releases Intelligence Sent to Clinton and Bush on Al Qaeda Before 9/11 Attacks The spy agency released dozens of intelligence documents it had sent to Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, outlining what was known about Al Qaeda. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0a75342cf4db855356 Afghan Woman Deported in First Use of Obscure Terrorism Court te 2026-09-11T20:52:26.109Z Afghan Woman Deported in First Use of Obscure Terrorism Court It remains unclear whether the administration would seek to use the court again after successfully obtaining an order from its chief judge to expel the woman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0975342cf4db85534d Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Mistrial Highlights a Divide in America te 2026-09-11T20:52:25.122Z Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Mistrial Highlights a Divide in America The nation’s reaction to the 11-1 deadlock that resulted in a mistrial for Lindsay Clancy was, like the jury itself, fiercely and unbridgeably divided. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0875342cf4db855344 C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars in Basement Reaches Tentative Plea Deal te 2026-09-11T20:52:24.121Z C.I.A. Officer Found With Gold Bars in Basement Reaches Tentative Plea Deal David J. Rush was fired from the C.I.A. after the F.B.I. found 303 gold bars in his Virginia home. Officials have said he created a fake classified program to funnel himself millions of dollars. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0775342cf4db85533b Lurking in Trump’s 9/11 Tribute, a Defense of His War With Iran te 2026-09-11T20:52:23.030Z Lurking in Trump’s 9/11 Tribute, a Defense of His War With Iran The president appeared to embrace the idea that after 9/11, no risk can be tolerated, an echo of reasoning used by previous American officials in the “forever wars” that he has long denounced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0675342cf4db855332 In Shanksville, commemorating the lasting legacy of Flight 93. te 2026-09-11T20:52:22.120Z In Shanksville, commemorating the lasting legacy of Flight 93. In Shanksville, Pa., the fa Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0475342cf4db855329 Tucson and Pima County begin disbursing first of millions of mobile home program funds from federal grant te 2026-09-11T20:52:20.871Z Tucson and Pima County begin disbursing first of millions of mobile home program funds from federal grant When Robert Meade noticed a storm had blown a number of shingles off the roof of his four-room manufactured home several years ago, his heart sank. Meade, who is in his 80s, didn’t know how they would fix the roof until his granddaughter told him she had found a county program that would help.  “We don’t have a lot of money and we can’t do it ourselves,” said Meade, when interviewed by Arizona Luminaria in the summer of 2025. “They did such a good job, I would recommend them to anyone.”  The county repair program that helped make a $10,000 investment in fixing the roof on the Meade family’s manufactured home will now receive an infusion of money to help keep manufactured homes in several targeted areas livable and affordable.  The initiative, named Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) grant is an $11.5 million award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, awarded to Tucson to help preserve manufactured housing in Southern Arizona as a key form of affordable housing.  On Wednesday the Tucson City Council approved the first disbursement of those funds through two intergovernmental agreements between Tucson and Pima County — one to invest in mobile home repairs and the other to offer emergency legal services to mobile home residents.  In a region with an ongoing gap between the housing need and what is available, the PRICE grant’s investment in Pima County and Tucson’s mobile homes highlights the crucial role that this type of housing plays in keeping southern Arizona affordable.  “Manufactured housing is the single most affordable type of housing in Tucson, and throughout the country,” Mayor Regina Romero said at the meeting. “As one of the fastest warming cities in the country this investment will also help weatherize housing.”  The grant investments will focus on residents living in areas with high manufactured home density as well as parts of Tucson that have been identified for additional investment. Those are Flowing Wells, the Benson Highway area, between I-19 and South Mission Road and the Thrive in the 05 area.  “The PRICE grant will help the city of Tucson create affordability in communities that are most vulnerable to displacement,” Romero said.  The council voted to approve two intergovernmental agreements with Pima County bodies.  One agreement directs $2 million to the Pima County Home Repair Program to support up to 75 households with home repairs. That work will include energy-efficiency and weatherization upgrades, accessibility improvements and home-system repairs. Mobile home residents are disproportionately at risk of heat-related deaths inside their homes as the region experiences rising heat.  Both Tucson and Pima County already run home repair programs that support low-income homeowners with repairs and cooling technology, and both have waitlists for the support they offer.  The second agreement is for the Pima County EELS, an emergency eviction legal service, to receive $976,399 to assist up to 250 households at risk of eviction in the grant’s service area.  Tucson was among 17 of 175 applications nationwide that won the competitive federal grant. At Wednesday’s meeting, Ward 6 council member Miranda Schubert applauded the people whose work, over more than three years, had made the PRICE grant possible.  “Residents often face compounded challenges with their housing, especially in extreme weather and complicated legal rules around ownership,” Schubert said. “I’m extremely proud to see this initiative getting underway in our community.”  The funding approved Wednesday is just the start of the impact the grant will have, said Tucson housing and community development director Ann Chanecka.  “We anticipate preserving over 150 homes, creating one resident-owned community, protecting up to 250 households from eviction, and providing education and outreach to 480 residents,” she told Luminaria in an email. “Maintaining a home they own also helps residents protect an important family asset and supports long-term financial stability and generational wealth.”  The grant funding comes amid an ongoing effort by Tucson and Pima County to build more affordable housing, including for low- and middle-income communities. This week the Pima County Board of Supervisors approved an $8.7 million investment toward affordable housing and helping people stay in their homes. The post Tucson and Pima County begin disbursing first of millions of mobile home program funds from federal grant appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0375342cf4db855320 US Rep. Ansari visits ICE detention facility over concerns about conditions te 2026-09-11T20:52:19.650Z US Rep. Ansari visits ICE detention facility over concerns about conditions Rep. Yassamin Ansari visited a Phoenix ICE facility. Here’s what she found inside. U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari visited the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Phoenix Field Office on Sept. 9 following reporting from the AZ Mirror that raised concerns about conditions for people held at the facility. “The reason I decided to come to this facility today was largely because of the reporting that the Arizona Mirror and other outlets have done about the alarming conditions inside the facility, specifically the fact that between December of 2025 and March of 2026, we know there were 11 calls made to 911 for people having things like seizures and people having medical issues,” Ansari said during a press conference following the visit.  The AZ Mirror investigation found ICE agents called 911 at least 11 times for detainees experiencing medical emergencies, including seizures, chest pain and breathing problems.  During her visit, Ansari said she saw holding rooms with toilets and drinking water, as well as designated rooms for families and smaller cells that ICE officials told her could be used to hold minors separately. Ansari criticized the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies and said she plans to continue making oversight visits, pointing to reports of inadequate medical care and poor conditions at immigration detention centers in Arizona. “We know that rules have been broken and norms have been broken left and right,” Ansari said. The post US Rep. Ansari visits ICE detention facility over concerns about conditions appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0275342cf4db855317 What would you say to a wall? MOCA Tucson turns it into a changing canvas te 2026-09-11T20:52:18.623Z What would you say to a wall? MOCA Tucson turns it into a changing canvas Lee en español Can you imagine having a conversation with a wall about art? A structure, carrying the vision and voices of different artists, living on the exterior of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson (MOCA) and serving as a canvas. What would you say to that wall? Over two years, six artists will engage visually with the wall and with the people who pass in front of it as part of the “Fourth Wall Series of Murals.” The project will turn the museum’s facade into a changing canvas, providing a space for different voices and perspectives on art. Arturo Herrera is a celebrated artist born in Caracas, Venezuela. His work intertwines pop and queer iconography, and is the first to bring color and life to the Southern Arizona museum wall. For Herrera, the mural is also an opportunity to connect with a borderlands landscape that, until now, he has only known from afar. “I want to witness and experience what it’s like to be at the border and in the desert.,” the Berlin-based artist, who will be visiting Tucson for the first time, told Arizona Luminaria. Herrera will bring a palette dominated by blue and green, two colors that, for him, have an almost universal familiarity. Wesley Fawcett Creigh stands in front of Arturo Herrera’s “Fourth Wall,” an ongoing commission at MOCA Tucson in 2026. Credit: Julius Schlosburg, copyright © jpop photon, 2026. That transformation is an essential part of the work that will be on view starting Sept. 26 through March 26. The mural on the large exterior wall of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson facing Church Avenue in downtown Tucson is not meant to remain, but to become a memory. “It’s about giving vitality to that wall that was a little dead, forgotten,” Herrera said, his  voice calm. Herrera is 67. He imagines that people passing the museum, whether walking or driving, will look toward the wall and wonder: “What’s new? What’s the new image MOCA put on the wall?” Herrera’s work will remain on the facade through March 2027. After that, the wall will change its skin again with commissions by Magali Lara, Eamon Ore Giron and Olivier Mosset, along with other artists who have yet to be announced. MOCA Executive Director Gabriela Rangel organized the exhibit in collaboration with Wesley Creigh. Herrera has built a career marked by an exploration of movement and influenced by music and dance, through collages, sculptures, prints and wall installations. Artist Arturo Herrera, whose work spanning decades is part of the collections of some of the leading museums in the United States and Europe. Courtesy of Arturo Herrera With his decades of experience, his art is part of the collections of some of the leading museums in the United States and Europe, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Museum of Modern Art in New York; the Art Institute of Chicago; Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid; and Tate Modern in London. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Q: How does temporality influence your creative process? A: I’ve worked with murals for a long time, and only a few of them are permanent — maybe five or six. The others, more than 80, have disappeared. They are there for a while and then they are removed. The good thing is that there are different places where new ones are being created all the time. A very important example is the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. That mural project has been going on for more than 15 years, and the number of artists who have passed through there is impressive. Not everyone has the opportunity that Tucson has, where anyone passing by in a car, walking, going from one place to another, can see it in the morning, at midday and at night. That’s the good thing: the wall becomes activated, and in a few months another voice comes. Wesley Fawcett Creigh stands in front of Arturo Herrera’s “Fourth Wall,” an ongoing commission at MOCA Tucson in 2026. Credit: Julius Schlosburg, copyright © jpop photon, 2026. Q: What conversation do you hope to generate in Tucson through this mural? A: You never know what the reception will be. But because it’s an abstract work, it has a fairly broad reach for many people. The shapes that look like puzzle pieces are abstract and organic shapes. In some cases, you can identify profiles, or a fruit, someone’s arm, part of a hand. It’s a fairly open idea that allows for multiple associations with the work. Someone might see it from a vegetative, natural perspective. Others might see it as popular culture. Someone else might see it as a portrait of the sky and the earth. Q: How does it feel to exhibit in Tucson? A: For me, it’s a super interesting experience. I want to witness and experience what it’s like to be at the border and in the desert. This presentation is ideal because it brings in some organic colors. Everyone has a relationship with blue and green. I’ll bring them to a building temporarily, then they disappear, and this creates a visual memory with the other artists who are coming and the projects that will be carried out in the years ahead. Q: Tucson is a city with a lot of dialogue and a migration hub. At times, murals here call for justice or are deeply rooted in local culture. Is your proposal refreshing and different? A: There is room for everyone. In Tucson, there are many social murals that are completely valid and necessary for the community, but other voices are also important because they add to the visual dialogue found throughout the city. You can see something figurative or something abstract. All of that contributes to the vision of the city, of the border, and to the relationship between art and public art. The more voices, the more important it is. That’s why the artists who will be creating the murals this year are completely different. Q: You’ve lived much of your life outside Venezuela. How has your relationship with your country of origin changed through your art? A: I lived in Venezuela until I was 18 or 19. I decided to go to the United States to study for my bachelor’s and then my master’s, and afterward I lived in New York. I would return to Venezuela to visit my parents. When Hugo Chávez’s government began, things became very difficult for many people, and 7 million people have left Venezuela. Then my parents died. I didn’t see a reason to return. I received a scholarship to Germany in 2003. After being here for a year, I stayed because it worked better for me than New York and it’s a little more affordable. Q: Was it difficult, as an immigrant, to establish yourself in the art world in those major cities? A: Yes, it’s difficult to break in, but I think all artists who have a certain ambition and want to share what they’re doing with the public give everything they have to exhibit their work. Yes, it’s a lot, a lot of public and social work, in addition to the work in the studio. I was quite fortunate. People received me well, they liked the work from the beginning. It’s a blessing that I’m able to work as an artist. Q: Do you hold on to things from your Venezuelan culture? A: Here in Berlin, there are Venezuelan restaurants. Of course, I also buy P.A.N. flour (precooked corn flour used to make arepas, cachapas, hallaquitas, bollos and other traditional Venezuelan dishes). I listen to Venezuelan music. I watch YouTube programs about what’s happening, I read the Venezuelan newspaper online. The earthquake was horrible. I’m communicating with my family and friends. I have a connection with Venezuela. I haven’t gone back because of how difficult the situation is. But I don’t forget Venezuela. I’m always connected to it. The façade of MOCA Tucson becomes a changing canvas with Fourth Wall Series of Murals, a project that will make space for different voices and ways of understanding art. Credit: Michael McKisson Q: What message would you like to send to Tucsonans who are waiting to see this new creative work at MOCA? A: I think the best thing is that this project is about to begin and that it has a long reach. I think it will become a tradition. It’s an honor for me to be the first. What’s coming is that many artists will be able to share their voices, their images. They will all be ephemeral, so no one will keep the wall forever. 🎨 Fourth Wall Series of Murals 🖼️ What: Fourth Wall Series of Murals is a rotating exhibit of large-scale murals on the exterior of MOCA Tucson. 📅 When: 2026–2028. The first installation, by Arturo Herrera, will be on view from Sept. 26, 2026 through March 26, 2027. 📍 Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave., Tucson. 🎟️ Tickets to visit the museum: $10 general admission; $5 for seniors, students and military. Youth enter for free. Admission is free on Sundays. 🔗 More information: MOCA Tucson The post What would you say to a wall? MOCA Tucson turns it into a changing canvas appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0175342cf4db85530e “Our roots are in nature:” Latino Conservation Week celebrates Latinos’ connection to the outdoors te 2026-09-11T20:52:17.658Z “Our roots are in nature:” Latino Conservation Week celebrates Latinos’ connection to the outdoors Arizona poppy wildflowers are scattered along the desert floor, surrounded by buckhorn cholla and sahuaros in all stages of life.  It’s a quiet, late Wednesday morning as Cassandra Becerra sets up her phone on a tripod along the Bowen Trail, about a half mile west of the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa. Becerra one of the original Reinas Who Hike, and Arizona State Director for Mountain Mamas, starts talking at the camera. Her long, brown wavy hair covers her shoulders and sunglasses block the sun from her face.  She’s promoting the Sept. 19 Rutas y Raices hike that the two groups are hosting as part of Latino Conservation week in Arizona, which starts this Saturday and runs through Sept. 20.  An Arizona poppy is seen along the Bowen Trail on Tucson’s west side on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Stephanie Casanova It’s one of a series of community events in Tucson and Phoenix, including hiking, kayaking, a burrito run and a dance party, “because you can’t have Latino Conservation Week without a dance party,” Becerra said.  The Hispanic Access Foundation launched Latino Conservation Week in 2014, with the goal of supporting the Latino community in getting outdoors and getting involved in protecting natural resources. In Tucson, Arizona Mountain Mamas, Sierra Club, The Wilderness Society, Chispa AZ, FUGA and Friends of Ironwood are some of the organizations hosting events for the annual celebration.  It’s one of many national efforts to promote BIPOC communities’ connection to nature, with similar events like Black Climate Week in February highlighting the ways Black communities are solving climate change and environmental issues. Organizations like Honor the Earth, Indigenous Climate Action and Indian Land Tenure Foundation promote climate solutions rooted in tribal sovereignty.  While Latinos may not use terms like environmentalist to describe themselves, they’ve always been stewards of the land, Becerra said. “Generations of our familias have cared for our lands, that have also taught us to care for Mother Earth,” she said. “So it’s really just a celebration, you know, of our shared history.” Growing up, Becerra’s family didn’t have a lot of money, so instead of extravagant vacations to Disneyland, they would go camping, visit Mount Lemmon or Patagonia Lake.  “Those were our vacations,” Becerra said. “And as children, that was food for our soul. We were super excited to be out there, jumping in the lake, fishing with our families, those are all the things that really shaped us.” The sun sets behind the mountains west of Tucson at Gates Pass on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Making space for Latino voices Ana Gorla, energy and public lands coordinator for the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, sees the week as a kickoff for consistent outdoor activity, as Arizona temperatures start to cool down.  One of the Latino Conservation Week events, on Sept. 17, is a closing reception of the Living With Injury exhibition at Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibition, which opened in November and will close Sept. 27, puts a spotlight on the Tucson South Side community’s fight for clean water after they were affected by TCE contamination from the 1940s to the 1980s. Latino Conservation Week events Find more events for Latino Conservation Week at latinoconservationweek.com/events/2026-events. You can filter the events by state.  Latino Conservation Week in Arizona kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Ironwood Forest National Monument, about 40 miles northwest of Tucson, where local environmental leaders will talk about conservation issues that impact public lands. There will also be a short walk led by Friends of Ironwood Forest.  The Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter also has a list of Latino Conservation Week events on its website, including a dance party on Friday, Sept. 18, at Slow Body Beer. RSVP. The “Living With Injury” exhibit closing reception on Thursday, Sept. 17, is also part of Latino Conservation Week. Entrance to the Museum of Contemporary Art is free. More info. The weeklong celebration is also an opportunity to uplift Latino voices in the conversation about climate change and environmental issues, Becerra and Gorla both said.   “If we don’t elevate our collective voice, we don’t then ensure that our public lands and climate solutions are shaped by our voices, by who we are,” Becerra said.  That representation matters, because Latino communities are disproportionately affected by environmental injustices and climate change, she said.  In Phoenix, majority-Latino neighborhoods like West Valley and South Phoenix, where Gorla grew up, have less green space than areas like Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Heat maps show Latino communities in the Phoenix metro area are hotter. That’s also where residents are exposed to more air pollution. Through events like the Caminata and Clean Up at the Rio Salado (Salt River), Gorla hopes people from these majority-Latino neighborhoods will be more motivated to use their public green spaces nearby, where it’s a little cooler and the air is safer to breathe.  “We want people to just be aware of the places where they can enjoy green spaces,” she said.  A generational connection  As the sun starts to set at Gates Pass west of Tucson on Wednesday, Omar Casillas is looking for the best place to watch after a desert hike. He’s in town from Oklahoma City for work — medical device sales — and wanted to spend some time out in nature during his visit.  Casillas hikes up toward a stone building on the hillside. He sits on a boulder next to the structure and looks out into the distance, admiring the desert landscape.  Omar Casillas watches the sun set at Gates Pass on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Stephanie Casanova Spending time in nature brings him peace of mind and helps him relax when he’s stressed, he said. It’s also deeply rooted in his Mexican culture and upbringing. Since he was about 10 years old, Casillas would vacation in Jalisco with family, and they would go hiking in the “barranca,” or a canyon.  “At the bottom of all the mountains, there was a mango tree we’d always go to,” he said. “So we’d pick up rocks, we’d throw them at the trees and hopefully catch a mango. And there was a waterfall right there next to the mountain. So after we got our mangoes, we’d eat them and then go swim in the water.” On the trail below where Casillas sits, Jillian Goetz, Mia Orozco and Kayla Tran, students at the University of Arizona, watch the sun dip behind the mountains. The light blue sky starts to blend into an ombré of yellow, orange and red, silhouetting the cactuses below.  Orozco and Goetz both grew up in the Los Angeles area with families that would take them hiking and camping and spend time outdoors. Now as a college student, Goetz goes for walks on campus when she needs a break from classes, or tries to get off campus to enjoy nature.  “I love being out here,” Goetz said. “I feel like it connects me and grounds me a lot versus being on my screen.” (From left) Kayla Tran, Mia Orozco and Jillian Goetz, all students at the University of Arizona, talk and watch the sunset at Gates Pass on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Credit: Stephanie Casanova The outdoors as a place of respite Latino communities have been affected by an increase in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. The administration has also cut funding for public lands, waived environmental laws to make way for more border wall construction and proposed several measures that would impact the preservation of public lands.  It’s a stressful time for Latinos and for people who care about these issues, Becerra said. Studies have shown that spending time in nature lowers stress, improves mood and focus and has many positive mental health outcomes.  Gorla hopes those who participate in Latino Conservation Week experience those mental health benefits and are reminded that the outdoors are for everyone.  “Especially in times like right now, where our communities don’t feel very welcomed in this country, I want to remind people that our roots are in nature,” Gorla said. “That anywhere we are in America, you know, the continent, that we should take up space in the outdoors.” From healing to conservation  In 2014, Cassandra Becerra tossed and turned in bed struggling to fall asleep. Around 2 a.m., she got up and packed an overnight bag. Her kids were with their dad, so she got in her new, black Jeep Patriot and drove to the Grand Canyon. It was her first time visiting the national park, despite having lived most of her life in Arizona.  She had a lot on her mind as she navigated big life changes. Becerra had just started a job working for the late Congressman Raúl Grijalva. And almost overnight she had gone from being a stay-at-home mom to being the financial provider for herself and her children.  “I sat there on a rock for hours and hours, and I walked a little bit, and I cried a lot,” she said. “And that was me healing. That was Mother Earth was embracing me.”  Cassandra Becerra walks along the Bowen Trail on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Reinas Who Hike, a group Becerra helped start in 2022, will host a group hike on the trail on Sept. 19. Credit: Stephanie Casanova The same way Mother Earth has taken care of her, Becerra said she is dedicated to “protecting her every way that I can.”  She’s lost track of how many times she’s visited the Grand Canyon since then, and that Jeep took her and her three children on countless road trips to Sedona, Patagonia and many other outdoor adventures across the state and country. She sees how those trips have led to her kids’ love for nature, now being passed down to her 3-year-old granddaughter. When the toddler visits her grandma, “Lita,” short for abuelita, she asks if they can go on “adventures.” That means she wants to go for a walk outside, Becerra said.  “That’s why I do the work that I do too,” she said. “I have to protect those spaces for them and for their children and their children’s children.” The post “Our roots are in nature:” Latino Conservation Week celebrates Latinos’ connection to the outdoors appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa46a0075342cf4db855305 ¿Qué le dirías a una pared? El MOCA Tucson la convierte en un lienzo cambiante te 2026-09-11T20:52:16.435Z ¿Qué le dirías a una pared? El MOCA Tucson la convierte en un lienzo cambiante Read in English ¿Te imaginas dialogar con un muro sobre arte? Una estructura cambiante, con la visión de diferentes artistas y como lienzo, la pared exterior del Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Tucson (MOCA).  ¿Qué le dirías a esa pared? A lo largo de más de dos años, seis artistas dialogarán visualmente con el muro y con las personas que pasen frente a él como parte de la “Fourth Wall Series of Murals”. Un proyecto que convertirá la fachada del museo en un lienzo cambiante y dará espacio a distintas voces y formas de entender el arte. Arturo Herrera es un artista reconocido y nacido en Caracas, Venezuela. Cuyo arte entrelaza la iconografía pop y queer y es el primero en darle color y vida a la pared del museo del sur de Arizona. Para Herrera, el mural también es una oportunidad de acercarse a un paisaje fronterizo que hasta ahora solo ha conocido desde lejos. “Quiero presenciar, vivir la experiencia de estar en la frontera y en el desierto”, dijo a Arizona Luminaria el artista radicado en Berlín y quien visitará por primera vez Tucson.  Herrera llevará una paleta dominada por el azul y el verde, dos colores que, para él, tienen una familiaridad casi universal. Wesley Fawcett Creigh aparece frente a “Fourth Wall”, una obra de Arturo Herrera en MOCA Tucson en 2026. Credit: Julius Schlosburg, copyright © jpop photon, 2026. Esa transformación es parte esencial de la obra que se exhibirá  del 26 de septiembre al 26 de marzo. El mural en el gran muro exterior del Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Tucson que da hacia Church Avenida, en el centro de la ciudad, no está pensado para permanecer, sino para convertirse en memoria. “Se trata de darle vitalidad a esa pared que estaba un poco muerta, olvidada”, dice Herrera con una voz serena.  Herrera tiene 67 años Se imagina que quienes pasen por el museo, ya sea caminando o en automóvil, voltearán hacia el muro y se preguntarán: “¿Qué hay de nuevo? ¿Cuál es la nueva imagen que puso el MOCA en la pared?”. La obra de Herrera permanecerá en la fachada hasta marzo de 2027. Después, el muro volverá a cambiar de piel con los encargos de Magali Lara, Eamon Ore Giron y Olivier Mosset, además de otros artistas que todavía están por confirmarse.   La directora ejecutiva de MOCA, Gabriela Rangel organizó la exhibición en colaboración con Wesley Creigh. Herrera ha desarrollado una trayectoria marcada por la exploración del movimiento y la influencia de la música y la danza, a través de collages, esculturas, grabados e instalaciones murales.  El artista Arturo Herrera, cuya obra, desarrollada a lo largo de décadas, forma parte de las colecciones de algunos de los principales museos de Estados Unidos y Europa. Courtesy of Arturo Herrera Con décadas de experiencia su obra forma parte de las colecciones de algunos de los principales museos de Estados Unidos y Europa, entre ellos The Metropolitan Museum of Art y The Museum of Modern Art, en Nueva York; el Art Institute of Chicago; el Museo Reina Sofía, en Madrid; y Tate Modern en Londres, y The Bass Museum of Art, en Miami Esta entrevista ha sido editada para mayor claridad y extensión.  P:¿Cómo influye la temporalidad en tu proceso creativo?  R: He trabajado con murales desde hace mucho tiempo y son pocos los que están permanentemente, serían cinco o seis. Los demás, que son más de 80, han desaparecido. Están por un tiempo y luego se eliminan. Lo bueno es que hay diferentes sitios donde se hacen nuevos (murales) todo el tiempo. Un ejemplo muy importante es el del Museo Hammer en Los Ángeles. Ese proyecto de murales tiene más de 15 años y es impresionante la cantidad de artistas que han pasado por ahí.  No todos tienen la oportunidad que tiene Tucson, que toda persona que pase en auto, caminando, saliendo de aquí para allá, pueden verlo en la mañana, a mediodía y en la noche. Eso es lo bueno, que se activa esa pared y en algunos meses viene otra voz. Wesley Fawcett Creigh aparece frente a “Fourth Wall”, una obra de Arturo Herrera en MOCA Tucson en 2026. Credit: Julius Schlosburg, copyright © jpop photon, 2026. P:¿Qué conversación esperas generar en Tucson a través de este mural? R: Uno nunca sabe cuál es la recepción. Pero como es una obra abstracta tiene bastante alcance para mucha gente. Las formas que parecen de rompecabezas, son formas abstractas y orgánicas, en algunos casos se pueden identificar perfiles, o una fruta, un brazo de alguien, parte de una mano.  Es una idea bastante abierta para tener asociaciones múltiples con la obra. Alguien puede verlo desde lo vegetativo, natural.Otros lo pueden ver como cultura popular. Otros más lo pueden ver como un retrato del cielo y la tierra. P:¿Cómo te sientes de exhibir en Tucson? R:Para mí es una experiencia súper interesante. Quiero presenciar, vivir la experiencia de estar en la frontera y en el desierto; no he estado nunca. Esta presentación es ideal porque trae un poco de colores orgánicos. Todo mundo tiene una relación con el azul y el verde. Los traeré a un edificio momentáneamente, luego desaparecen y esto crea una memoria visual con los otros artistas que vienen y los proyectos que se van a realizar en los años que vienen. P: Tucson es una ciudad de mucho diálogo y un epicentro migratorio, en ocasiones los murales aquí claman justicia o son muy autóctonos. ¿Tu propuesta es refrescante y diferente? R: Hay espacio para todos. En Tucson hay muchos murales sociales que son completamente válidos, necesarios para la comunidad, pero también otras voces son importantes, porque añaden al diálogo visual que se encuentra en la ciudad.  Uno puede ver algo figurativo o algo abstracto. Todo eso ayuda a la visión de la ciudad, de la frontera, la relación entre el arte y el arte público. Mientras más voces, es más importante. Por eso, los artistas que vamos a estar este año haciendo los murales son completamente diferentes. P:Has vivido gran parte de tu vida fuera de Venezuela. ¿Cómo ha cambiado tu relación con tu país de origen a través del arte? R: Yo viví en Venezuela hasta los 18 o 19 años. Decidí irme a Estados Unidos a estudiar el “bachelor” y luego el “master”, y después viví en Nueva York. Pero regresaba a Venezuela a visitar a mis padres. Cuando empezó el gobierno de Hugo Chávez, se pusieron las cosas muy difíciles para mucha gente, y 7 millones de personas han salido de Venezuela. Luego, mis padres fallecieron. No vi un punto para regresar. Me salió una beca para Alemania en el 2003. Después de estar aquí un año, me quedé aquí, porque funcionaba mejor que Nueva York y es un poco más económico. P:¿Fue difícil, como inmigrante, abrirte un espacio en el arte en esas grandes ciudades? R:Sí, es difícil entrar, pero creo que todos los artistas que tienen una cierta ambición y quieren compartir lo que están haciendo con el público, lo dan todo para exponer su obra. Sí, es mucho, mucho trabajo público, social, además del trabajo en el estudio. Tuve bastante suerte. La gente me recibió bien, la obra gustó desde el comienzo. Es una bendición que esté trabajando como artista. P:¿Conservas cosas culturales de tu Venezuela? R:Aquí en Berlín hay restaurantes venezolanos. Por supuesto que también compro harina P.A.N. (harina de maíz precocida con la cual se preparan arepas, cachapas, hallaquitas, bollos y otros platos típicos venezolanos). Oigo música venezolana. Veo programas de YouTube de lo que está pasando, leo el periódico de Venezuela en internet. Lo del terremoto fue horrible. Me estoy comunicando con mis familiares y amigos. Tengo un contacto con Venezuela. No he ido por lo difícil de la situación. Pero a Venezuela no la olvido. Siempre estoy conectado con ella. La fachada de MOCA Tucson se convierte en un lienzo cambiante con Fourth Wall Series of Murals, un proyecto que dará espacio a distintas voces y formas de entender el arte. Credit: Michael McKisson P:¿Qué mensaje quisiera enviar a los tucsonenses que están esperando ver esta nueva obra creativa en el MOCA?  R:Creo que lo mejor es que este proyecto ya va a comenzar y tiene un largo alcance. Creo que será como una tradición. Es un honor para mí ser el primero. Lo que viene es que muchos artistas van a poder exponer su voz, sus imágenes. Van a ser todas efímeras, así que nadie se quedará con la pared para siempre. 🎨 Fourth Wall Series of Murals 🖼️ Qué: Fourth Wall Series of Murals es una serie de pinturas rotativas de gran formato en el mural exterior de MOCA Tucson.  📅 Cuándo: 2026–2028. La primera instalación, de Arturo Herrera, estará en exhibición del 26 de septiembre de 2026 al 26 de marzo de 2027. 📍 Dónde: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave., Tucson. 🎟️ Entradas para visitar el museo: $10 admisión general; $5 para adultos mayores, estudiantes y militares. Jóvenes entran gratis. La entrada es gratuita los domingos. 🔗 Más información: MOCA Tucson The post ¿Qué le dirías a una pared? El MOCA Tucson la convierte en un lienzo cambiante appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aa469ff75342cf4db8552fc Primavera Cooks! une a restaurantes por una buena causa te 2026-09-11T20:52:15.117Z Primavera Cooks! une a restaurantes por una buena causa Leer en inglés Los restaurantes Feast y NEX, de Tucson, abrieron sus cocinas a voluntarios aprendices este otoño para Primavera Cooks!, una serie anual de cenas benéficas que reúne a chefs profesionales con cocineros de la comunidad para recaudar fondos destinados a servicios de vivienda y atención a personas sin hogar en todo el sur de Arizona. Para los propietarios de restaurantes, participar en la serie ofrece la oportunidad de poner a prueba conceptos culinarios creativos y apoyar programas regionales de vivienda y asistencia comunitaria. Los equipos colaboran para diseñar, preparar y llevar a cabo cenas benéficas de varios tiempos maridadas con vinos, la recaudación financia directamente los programas comunitarios de Primavera, que incluyen refugio de emergencia, asistencia en la calle, ayuda para el alquiler y desarrollo laboral. A medida que la serie se amplía para incluir más establecimientos locales, tanto los restaurantes de alta cocina de larga trayectoria como los conceptos culinarios más recientes se preparan para abrir sus cocinas a los voluntarios de la comunidad. Agustin Kitchen y el chef Janos Wilder también figuran entre los restaurantes y chefs que se suman a Primavera Cooks! este año. La vinculación de Doug Levy, chef y propietario de Feast, con la serie se remonta a sus inicios, mucho antes de que esta evolucionara hasta su formato actual. “He participado en Primavera Cooks desde antes de que fuera un evento gastronómico, cuando era un libro de cocina,” dijo Levy. “Cuando yo era chef en Bocata, aportamos recetas y ellos vendían un libro de cocina... Con el tiempo, aquello fue evolucionando hasta convertirse en esta serie de eventos que se celebran por toda la ciudad.” Feast cambia su menú cada mes, pero elaborar un menú especializado para eventos exige equilibrar los estándares del restaurante con un personal de cocina no profesional de una manera distinta. El proceso comienza con una sesión colaborativa de lluvia de ideas junto al grupo de aprendices para hablar sobre sus intereses culinarios y sus objetivos personales. “Tiene que ser algo que personas sin experiencia en cocina puedan manejar desde el punto de vista de la preparación de alimentos, y algo que sepamos que podemos servir a 80 personas a la vez,” dijo Levy. El Foco de Tucson forma a la próxima generación de periodistas del sur de Arizona y publica sus trabajos de forma gratuita para todos. Sin muros de pago ni respaldo corporativo: solo lectores que creen que esta comunidad merece mejores noticias locales. Voluntarios en formación sirven platos junto al personal de cocina profesional durante una cena benéfica de “Primavera Cooks!” en Feast. Cortesía de Feast. La cena benéfica de Feast del 12 de agosto, que agotó todas las entradas, incluyó un menú elaborado por aprendices que presentaba lubina sous-vide, gazpacho frío, cerdo estofado, vieira con costra de cacahuate y helado casero de toronjil. Más allá de aprender el flujo de trabajo básico de preparación, los voluntarios de la comunidad que participan en Feast experimentan la intensa realidad física de una cocina comercial durante los veranos de Arizona. "Es un trabajo físicamente muy exigente. Hace mucho calor en una cocina profesional de Arizona," dijo Levy. "Pasas mucho tiempo de pie, durante jornadas muy largas. Es un trabajo físicamente agotador para quienes no están acostumbrados a hacerlo a diario." Para Levy, el esfuerzo físico respalda directamente una causa local urgente. Señaló que el aumento de la inflación y el calor extremo han hecho más visible la inestabilidad habitacional en la región. "Nunca había visto tantas personas sin hogar en Tucson como en los últimos seis meses," dijo Levy. "Es doloroso verlo. Preguntarse de dónde vendrá la próxima comida, y no solo sentirse vulnerable todo el tiempo." Aportando una perspectiva renovada a la serie, el copropietario y chef Raj Sihota, de NEX Restaurant and Bar y de su salón clandestino adyacente, Afterlife, se prepara para la primera cena de su equipo en el evento Primavera Cooks!, que tendrá lugar el 13 de septiembre. Situado en la Cuarta Avenida, NEX se especializa en cocina de influencia sonorense que utiliza ingredientes regionales. Para Sihota y su equipo culinario, este evento de varios tiempos sirve como plataforma para el desarrollo del menú y la experimentación culinaria. “Una comida de cinco tiempos hace que a cualquier chef le hierva la sangre,” dijo Sihota. “Los lleva a pensar en cómo elegir una forma nueva e interesante de presentar los platos a los comensales. Nos entusiasma probar cosas totalmente nuevas y, si tenemos éxito, podemos seleccionar esas creaciones como propuestas artesanales de temporada para incorporarlas a nuestro menú.” El cerdo estofado y la vieira con costra de cacahuate, servidos sobre fideos de arroz, fueron el plato principal de la cena benéfica Primavera Cooks! de Feast, celebrada el 12 de agosto. Cortesía de Feast. Aunque NEX organiza con frecuencia cenas de degustación especializadas, la colaboración con aprendices aficionados aporta un elemento distintivo de mentoría a la preparación en la cocina. Sihota planea estructurar la experiencia de aprendizaje en torno a los fundamentos básicos de la cocina, así como a la organización y el ritmo de los platos. "Cocinar en un restaurante a veces resulta mucho más fácil porque cuentas con todas esas herramientas y con personas que te enseñan," dijo Sihota. "Hay que ensuciarse las manos para entenderlo a fondo. Vamos a aprovechar su ayuda en aquellas tareas en las que creemos que pueden destacar." Sobre todo, Sihota quiere que los aprendices terminen su turno en la línea de producción con una mayor valoración de la ejecución minuciosa. "La atención al detalle lo es todo. Lo que distingue a un restaurante aceptable de una gran experiencia culinaria en una cocina que elabora todo desde cero es la atención al detalle," afirmó Sihota. "Los pequeños detalles importan en el ámbito de las artes culinarias. No es fundamental que todo el mundo los note, pero tú eres consciente de ellos. Y te produce satisfacción haber cuidado esos pequeños aspectos para lograr que la experiencia sea un poco mejor." Tanto para operadores consolidados como Levy como para empresarios más recientes como Sihota, Primavera Cooks! demuestra el papel que desempeñan los restaurantes locales en el sostenimiento de las redes de apoyo comunitario. A medida que la Primavera Foundation planea ampliar la iniciativa a ocho o más restaurantes participantes en las próximas temporadas, la colaboración entre el personal profesional, los voluntarios en formación y los comensales sigue proporcionando financiación directa para los servicios regionales de vivienda. "Existe una verdadera unidad y un sentido de comunidad cuando organizamos Primavera Cooks, ya que todos los presentes en el comedor comparten el mismo objetivo," dijo Levy. "Todos queremos recaudar fondos para la Primavera Foundation y ayudarles a asistir a personas que se encuentran en situación de calle." Para obtener más información sobre Primavera Cooks! y comprar entradas para una cena, visite su sitio web. Isabel Vidrio es egresada de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente en Tucson. Puede contactarla en vidrioi@arizona.edu. Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. 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