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Liv Morgan proves herself as top women's star in WWE as she retains title at SummerSlam over Iyo Sky

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:20:42 -0400

Kicking off a major WWE premium live event like SummerSlam is no tough task. The competitors involved in the first match have to set the tone for how the rest of the next few hours will go.

Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky set the pace immediately at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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Morgan, the women’s world champion, hadn’t had a title defense in quite some time and already lost to Sky in the Queen of the Ring finals. But the lack of title defenses recently didn’t seem to affect Morgan immediately. As Sky tried to take the fight to the outside, Morgan flipped the script and the "Genius of the Sky." She threw Sky into the barricade and nailed her opponent in the ribs before delivering the Three Amigos.

Sky has the ability to turn the tables on a dime and she did just that. A kick to the head followed by a missile dropkick gave Sky the momentum. A Bullet Train Attack put Morgan right where Sky wanted her. Morgan was hanging on the middle rope and Sky nailed a sunset-flip powerbomb to the mat outside of the ring.

Just as Sky was going up for a moonsault, Morgan’s Judgment Day cronies got involved. Roxanne Perez distracted the referee while Raquel Rodriguez tossed Sky down from the top rope. Morgan, however, couldn’t get the pinfall.

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Sky ended up taking out Perez and Rodriguez with a moonsault to the ground. Morgan got out of the way and regain composure just for a moment. Morgan would get caught up on the top rope and Sky hit an incredible Spanish Fly.

Sky pulled out all the stops – a double underhook faceplant and backbreaker. She even hit Morgan’s Oblivion finisher. But the champ wouldn’t go down. Sky nailed Morgan with a German suplex on the apron followed by a Bullet Train Attack. Sky went for the Over the Moonsault, but Morgan got her knees up.

Morgan followed up with an incredible sequence. She hit one Oblivion, followed by a codebreaker and another Oblivion. She put Sky down for the three count.

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Morgan proved that the sky has to fall sometimes. She put away one of her most formidable challengers on the Raw roster and retained the Women’s World Championship.

Stephanie White, let me 'educate' you on the science of why men don't belong in women's sports

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:15:31 -0400

Before the Indiana Fever won their fifth straight game, WNBA poster child Caitlin Clark secured her fourth career triple double and Sophie Cunningham shot lights out from three, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White said pregame that she wasn’t "educated enough from a scientific standpoint" to answer whether males should compete in women’s sports.

Though I doubt this is truly the case, here’s a brief overview of what decades of biological and sports science have consistently shown, Coach White.

Following puberty, males develop physical advantages that are well-documented in medical and sports performance research. Those differences don’t disappear simply because someone decides to identify as a female.

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Among the most significant biological differences are:

Males develop significantly more lean muscle mass than females.
On average, men possess 30%-40% greater upper-body strength.
After puberty, males typically have testosterone levels many times higher than females, leading to greater muscle development, increased power output, and faster strength gains.
Men generally have higher bone density, wider shoulders and longer reach.
Males typically have a greater proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers, improving explosive speed and power.
Men generally have larger hearts and lungs, contributing to greater aerobic capacity.
On average, males have a 10%-12% higher hemoglobin concentration, allowing more oxygen to be delivered throughout the body during exercise.
Males typically possess a 15%-20% higher VO₂ max than similarly trained females, improving endurance performance.
Men generally have larger and stronger tendons and ligaments, allowing them to generate and withstand greater force.
Males usually have larger skeletal frames, including bigger hands and feet, which can improve leverage and force production in many sports.
Greater absolute muscle mass and anaerobic power also contribute to faster recovery between repeated maximal efforts.

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These biological differences are the reason men’s and women’s sports have separate competitive categories in the first place. They are why Title IX exists.

Across nearly every measurable athletic performance, from sprinting and jumping to throwing, lifting and endurance, elite male performances exceed elite female performances.

This isn’t about effort, dedication, or the talent of female athletes. Women have earned opportunities to compete on a level playing field against other women.

If the concern is fairness and safety in women’s sports, then biological sex matters.

Coach White, you said you weren’t sufficiently informed on the science. Now you are.

The conversation should be grounded in biology, physiology and competitive fairness. Admitting the fact that men in women’s sports is not safe, nor fair, is not "transphobia" or "hate." It’s actually one of the best ways to show you actually support the first letter of the WNBA acronym.

The science and biology behind this issue has been well established since the dawn of time.

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Now is the time for women in the WNBA to stop politically pandering, gaslighting conservatives who have helped make the league notable, and potentially profitable, for the first time in its 30-year history.

Coach White, it’s time to join forces with your player, Sophie Cunningham. It’s time to proclaim common sense and stand up for the many women and girls affected by men in their sports.

Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:49:29 -0400

A Democratic Socialist expected to coast to victory in a deep-blue Queens state Assembly district is facing questions after briefly asking supporters to help cover his rent and grocery bills while waiting to take office.

Brian Romero, the Democratic nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, removed a GoFundMe campaign Friday after the New York Post inquired about the fundraiser, which sought $2,000 to help with living expenses.

Romero said he left his job as a senior adviser to state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez earlier this year after receiving ethics guidance once he became a candidate for Assembly, according to the Post. While he handily won June's Democratic primary and faces no Republican challenger in November, Romero said he has exhausted his savings while searching for consulting work and has been unable to collect unemployment benefits.

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"As many of you know, I had to leave my full time job in the legislature when I got on the ballot for our Assembly race," Romero wrote on the since-deleted fundraising page, according to the Post. "I'm excited that we won and I saved for months to get by but I've now depleted my savings as I'm close to closing down some consulting gigs."

The fundraiser said the money would help cover rent and groceries while he navigated the transition to elected office. According to the Post, the page had raised more than $1,000 from 13 donors before Romero removed it Friday.

The online appeal drew criticism because Romero is expected to easily win the heavily Democratic district, where he would earn the state Assembly's $142,000 annual salary once sworn into office, in addition to legislative per diem payments while the Legislature is in session.

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Jordan Libowitz, vice president for communications at Citizens for Ethics in Washington, told the Post he could not recall another instance of a lawmaker-elect publicly asking for financial assistance while awaiting office.

Romero told the newspaper he removed the fundraiser after discussing it with friends and described creating it as "a mistake." He also said he did not keep any of the money that had been donated.

"I decided to take it down. It was kind of done pretty quickly in consultation with some friends," Romero told the Post.

Instead, Romero said friends offered to help him financially while he looked for work.

"I have friends I just reached out to directly who said, 'We'll take care of it.' They're just dear friends who know me, they know politics. They know sometimes these long breaks are really tough," he told the newspaper.

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State payroll records cited by the Post show Romero earned $106,469 last year as a legislative aide. The newspaper also reported he lives with his partner in a Jackson Heights apartment that rents for about $2,600 a month.

Romero did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Social media was not loving Caitlin Clark getting snubbed by TV network's MVP graphic

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:45:23 -0400

The wild thing about Caitlin Clark is that whenever she gets mentioned, she elicits reactions.

But whenever she's not mentioned, she still elicits reactions.

And if they didn't already know that second part, one of the WNBA's broadcast partners just got a refresher from the folks on social media.

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If you were watching Ion recently… What's Ion?

Ion. C'mon, y'know, Ion... it used to be PAX TV? They showed "Supermarket Sweep," and have since morphed into a quasi-sports network with some WNBA coverage.

What's confusing about that?

Anyway, they were talking about the WNBA's very healthy MVP race this season, but fans were quick to notice that a certain No. 22 who plays in Indianapolis was conspicuously absent.

Now, there are arguments against Clark being the MVP. A high number of turnovers and questionable defensive play among them.

But, considering Clark's play at points this season, including a 43-point performance against Seattle last month and a fourth-career triple-double on Friday night in Portland, it's kind of hard not to see her cracking the top five candidates.

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And the way people reacted to Ion's post (remember: Ion is a broadcast network that shows lots of "Law & Order: SVU" reruns), a lot of folks on social media think she certainly is a top five candidate.

Tell us how you really feel about Ion... which is a broadcast network. A real one, we swear!

I don't mean to get all tin-foil hatty, but I'm starting to wonder if these omissions are by design, and simply to drive engagement on social media.

Why? Because it works.

When was the last time most people cared about the WNBA MVP race? About the same time someone said, "Hey, let's roll over to Ion and see what must-see programming they've got going on over there."

Never.

But by leaving out Clark, people start hammering their socials, thereby injecting Ion and the WNBA into people's feeds.

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It's almost like something Andy Kaufman would do if he were running the WNBA or a fringe TV network.

And he probably would've had he not sadly passed... or did he?!

Multiple people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, suspect dead

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:36:14 -0400

Multiple people were killed in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, police said.

Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said multiple law enforcement agencies responded to what he described as a "very chaotic" active shooter scene.

Hicks confirmed there were multiple fatalities, including the suspected gunman, but said authorities were still working to notify victims' next of kin before releasing an exact death toll. He added that several other people were being treated for injuries at a local hospital.

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"What I can tell you at this time is that we've had a shooting at the In-N-Out location that has resulted in fatalities," Hicks said during a news conference. "I don't have the exact number confirmed. We're still trying to make notification of their next of kin."

Authorities have not released the suspected shooter's identity or determined a motive.

"We believe that the threat to the community is over," Hicks said. "The suspected shooter in this incident is deceased. He was nearby on the scene, and we are working to ascertain his identity and the motivations behind that."

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Police said officers responded to reports of an active shooter at about 2:30 p.m.

"Our department is responding to an active shooter incident in the area of In-N-Out," the Twin Falls Police Department said in an earlier statement. "We are asking all residents and visitors to avoid the area so officers and first responders can work safely."

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little urged residents to keep the community in their prayers as law enforcement responded.

"Idahoans, join me in keeping the Twin Falls community in your prayers as law enforcement and first responders respond to an active shooter situation near In-N-Out," Little wrote on X. "Please avoid the area and follow directions from law enforcement as they work to keep everyone safe."

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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said he was monitoring the situation.

"Praying for everyone in Twin Falls as first responders continue searching for the suspect near In-N-Out," Labrador wrote on X before police confirmed the suspected gunman was dead.

"Twin Falls Police, Idaho State Police, and fire and paramedic crews remain on scene working to secure the area," he added. "If you're in the area, please listen to local authorities and stay away from In-N-Out and the surrounding streets so first responders can do their jobs."

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

Alexander Rossi reacts to his first laps in the next generation of IndyCar

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:55:34 -0400

This week, IndyCar officially unveiled its long-awaited new chassis, known as the IR-28, and while the photos were great, it was nice that we didn't have to wait long to get a taste of it in the flesh (carbon fiber?).

That's because two days of running were scheduled for this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 2.439-mile road course layout with Ed Carpenter Racing's Alexander Rossi jumping in the cockpit Saturday.

There's a lot of work to be done before the IR-28 and its accompanying refreshed engines from Chevrolet and Honda hit the series in 2028, but Rossi said after spending Saturday in the car that he was impressed by the preparation that went into getting it ready for a shakedown.

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"I’ve been a part of some new car launches before, and I can’t say that any have gone as smooth as this one has," Rossi said, per IndyCar.com. "That’s down to everyone involved. We’ve all been waiting for this for a long time. Drivers, fans, teams, sponsors and all of you have been looking forward to it, and now it’s finally here.

"It’s like Christmas morning."

Unfortunately, the weather wasn't super cooperative, and that limited some of Rossi's track time, but he still got a taste for some of the difference coming the series' way in about a year and a half.

"It's hard to do a full comparison because of the conditions we were dealing with, but everything you could hope for from a day like today was accomplished," he said. "The fact that the car is completely new and the only real issue we had was replacing one sensor is phenomenal. That’s a huge testament to Dallara, IndyCar and everyone involved.

"The car has a lot of incredible qualities that we haven’t even scratched the surface of yet. It was an incredible start and just a joy to drive."

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The IR-28 is IndyCar's first new car since the DW12 — which is still in use — debuted in 2012, and that makes it the first to be designed with the Aeroscreen and hybrid system in mind.

It's expected to weigh around 100 pounds less than the current car, and after the early returns from Rossi, drivers will be eager to get their hands on it.

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The next driver to get a feel for it is reigning series champ Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, who will test it on the IMS road course on Sunday.

Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi undergoes major surgery six months after her cervical cancer diagnosis

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:32:15 -0400

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is giving fans an update on her health, six months after sharing her cancer diagnosis.

In an emotional Instagram video shared on Saturday, the 38-year-old reality star revealed she underwent a hysterectomy six months after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer.

The video started off with clips of Polizzi arriving at the hospital and getting ready for surgery as she narrated what was going on via voice-over, before transitioning to her speaking directly to the camera following the procedure.

"I told you guys in general I’m not good with pain, and I’ve really been trying to be tough, but it’s not great," Polizzi said. "And the reason is because we did that C-section cut, and he obviously ended up taking out the uterus, my cervix and then some parts of my vagina just to make sure we get everything. So that was crazy. The fallopian tubes, all of it. We kept my ovaries so I don’t go into pre-menopause, which is nice."

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The "Jersey Shore" star then cut the camera as she got emotional, telling viewers, "Sorry, it’s just been a lot," but that she is "trying to stay in good spirits."

She later shared her frame of mind prior to the surgery, explaining that the process involved hooking her up to machines, "put[ting] iodine in my nose. I had to scrub my body with this wipe, which left her feeling "nervous and anxious."

"I was starting to get nervous and anxious, getting checked in and stuff, and then they wheel me in where they’re doing the procedure," she said. "And I’m like, ‘Stay positive, it’s gonna be fine, don’t freak yourself out.’ My heart’s starting to race, I’m getting anxiety, and I’m getting the shakes. And then right when I go in, it’s just like, ‘Oh my god, like it hit me, like holy s---. I’m going under surgery. I’m losing my uterus and my cervix, fallopian tubes, half my vagina, like holy s---.’"

As she continued, she got emotional, recalling how she "start[ed] hysterically bawling" as she was "so scared," feeling like, "I don’t know what’s gonna happen."

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"I don’t wanna feel pain," she said. "It’s very scary. But I got on the table and the nurses are great. They’re saying I’m gonna do fine. The doctors are great, so I lay down, and I’m like, ‘F---, it’s happening,’ and then they give me something in my IV to calm me down. And I’m like, What the f--- couldn’t you give me this 20 minutes ago so I could calm down?

Polizzi also shared a lighter moment in which she felt determined to "set the record" for how long she could hold out before passing out from the anesthesia after doctors told her most people only make it to three seconds, proudly telling her followers she counted to 10.

In addition to getting a hysterectomy, Polizzi shared that the doctors also treated her for diastasis recti, with the reality star saying, "Obviously, I’ve had three kids, so when you have kids, sometimes your abs, they disconnect."

When it comes to why she chose to share her health journey with her followers, she explained, "It’s a scary thing and a lot of us women deal with it, and no one really talks about it. So I’m here to give that platform for all of us ladies."

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"And I read a lot of your comments that some of you are going to get surgery next week, you’re doing the same thing, so I’m here to show you what’s up and it’s scary, and it’s okay to be scared," she continued. "But now it’s over. It’s over. I just have to deal with the pain. It’s just like any surgery. You have pain, you gotta manage it, manage it, get the pain meds, and in a couple of days, you’ll feel brand spanking new, no more periods. I don’t have to take birth control anymore. Hopefully I’ll be cancer free, and that’s it."

She ended her post by thanking her followers and encouraging them to "get your Pap smears, okay?"

Polizzi first shared that she was diagnosed with Stage 1 cervical cancer in February, saying at the time that "I’m gonna probably get the hysterectomy."

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Lynx coach defends trans athletes ahead of big game vs Fever with Sophie Cunningham rally scheduled outside

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:30:31 -0400

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve defended the right of "Save Women’s Sports" demonstrators to gather outside Sunday’s game against the Indiana Fever, even as she rejected their argument.

Reeve said that the scenario of "biological men" in girls' locker rooms is "not the case."

"It is not the case that we have 'biological men' in girls' locker rooms. The way it's being phrased, the innuendo there that transgender women are predators of some kind in the locker room. There's a lot of narrative that is problematic that we need to address," she said.

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Fever star Sophie Cunningham recently said that she took a stand on the issue because, "I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."

Reeve's remarks came before a rally dubbed "Sophie Night," which XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey plans to hold outside Target Center in support of Cunningham, ahead of the Lynx game against the Fever.

Reeve suggested she is not concerned about any safety issues as a result of the rally.

"I don’t think we should feel like our safe space is being threatened," Reeve told reporters on Saturday. "I don’t think these demonstrators are not being peaceful, not that I’ve seen. I haven’t seen all of it. I haven’t heard everything that’s happening. But everyone has a right to peacefully assemble, whether you agree with them or not."

Similar demonstrations followed the Fever to Seattle on Tuesday and Portland on Friday this past week. The Seattle game erupted into controversy when two teenage Cunningham supporters alleged that Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton cursed at them courtside. The WNBA fined Keaton and barred her from Seattle’s next five home games.

Reeve said the league must protect players and fans who feel threatened or discriminated against while preserving the WNBA’s culture of inclusion.

"The commissioner and the league have a responsibility to ensure that any topic that could be problematic for players, or they perceive to be unsafe or threatened in any way or discriminated against, I think that’s something that’s fair for our leadership," Reeve said. "And I’m quite sure that they have eyes on and ears on to make sure that it’s a safe space for everyone. And that’s what makes our league beautiful."

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But Reeve also argued that transgender participation has been presented as a larger threat to women’s sports than it is.

"In terms of, you know, my views, since I said last week, I come from a space of inclusion. And the narrative that I think that is problematic is to suggest that, um, number one, that transgender athletes are the biggest problem in women's sports. And I, I think this is what's bothersome is that there's a faction of people in our country that are making this, uh, a massive issue," she said.

However, she acknowledged that questions become more complicated after puberty and at elite levels where championships and scholarships are at stake.

"Every kid has the right to access," Reeve said. "Now, what gets nuanced is when you’re beyond puberty, when you’re an Olympic sport, when you’re looking at scholarships and that sort of thing. That’s where I say that common-sense people get together and you find common ground to find a way to be inclusive. The answer isn’t no."

Reeve said she previously encouraged league officials to establish a policy before such a situation arises.

"I encouraged the WNBA leadership years ago: What’s our stance? What are we going to do when this occurs? Are we going to be ready? Are we going to be reactionary?" Reeve said. "It would make sense for our league to be leaders in this space."

The debate has reached the WNBA after other major sports institutions moved toward sex-based eligibility. The NCAA limits women’s competition to biological females, while the International Olympic Committee will impose biological eligibility rules and genetic screening for women’s events beginning with the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

The Supreme Court also upheld state laws protecting female school sports in June. The justices ruled 6-3 on the constitutional questions, while all nine agreed Title IX does not require states to make exceptions allowing transgender athletes into female competition.

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Reeve nevertheless maintained that transgender participation is not the greatest obstacle facing female athletes, pointing instead to disparities in facilities, uniforms, locker rooms and institutional investment.

"This is an issue that I think we can thoughtfully work through," Reeve said. "You can voice your opinion, have a strong opinion, but it’s a safe space for everyone regardless of whether or not we agree."

Reeve revealed her stance on the issue on July 17, days before Cunningham revealed hers. Reeve was asked that day about the recent Supreme Court ruling that protects state laws that ban males from women's sports.

"The attacks on trans people, the attacks that they’ve gone through… it seems like it’s got way more aggressive, it’s sort of sickening when the issues they are trying to tackle are really not issues, the number of transgender athletes they are now making laws for and creating a problem, to get elected," Reeve said.

"What I’m hopeful for is that people have gotten themselves more educated and they understand that, that’s not actually a problem… exclusion is never the answer, separate isn’t equal, and trans lives matter, so to take away something that’s so valuable that sports brings to young people in particular and what it does, as I have a youngster, encourages you to be part of a team and what it gives you in terms of teamwork, leadership, competitiveness, all the things, they have every right to that as well"

Now, Reeve will lead a marquee matchup showdown against Cunningham, Clark and the Fever with what is expected to be the biggest Cunningham rally to date raging outside on Sunday.

State Department raises travel warning for part of Spain as migrant surge sparks military deployment

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:16:46 -0400

The State Department on Saturday raised its Travel Advisory for Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta to Level 3: Reconsider Travel after tens of thousands of migrants surged into the Spanish territory from neighboring Morocco, prompting a major security response.

The updated advisory warns that the "massive and uncontrolled arrival of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta may lead to unpredictable and dangerous security situations."

"Spain has deployed the Spanish military, Spanish National Police, and Guardia Civil as a result of this serious situation," the advisory states. "Americans should reconsider travel to the area given the risks posed to their safety and security."

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The advisory applies only to Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish city on the northern coast of Africa that borders Morocco. The rest of Spain remains under its existing travel advisory level.

Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson said the advisory was updated in response to what he described as the "mass invasion of tens of thousands of illegal migrants."

"This invasion is the direct result of the Spanish government's refusal to secure its borders and defend its people — and now threatens the security of Europe," Johnson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

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"The United States stands with the Spanish people and all European peoples in defense of their sovereignty."

Johnson added that the U.S. welcomes efforts by Spain, Morocco and European partners to "reestablish control of the border, repel illegal migrants, prevent further loss of life, and remove those illegally in Europe."

Spanish officials have scrambled to respond after tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta this week. Ceuta President Juan Jesús Vivas said Friday that about 60,000 migrants entered the enclave over a 24-hour period, while Spain's Interior Ministry later estimated roughly 50,000 arrivals since Thursday. Authorities said thousands have since returned to Morocco.

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain would boost the presence of security forces in Ceuta, deploy a physical sea barrier to help facilitate repatriations and continue working with Moroccan authorities to combat human trafficking networks.

Authorities have linked the migrant surge to a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling involving migrants arriving by sea. Sánchez said human trafficking organizations misrepresented the decision, triggering the influx.

The crisis also drew comments from President Donald Trump during a Cabinet meeting Friday at Camp David.

"You know, I saw Spain yesterday, and I watched the catastrophe that took place. It looks like an invasion of a country by hundreds of thousands of people. And that same thing is going to happen to us if the Republicans don't get elected," Trump said.

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Earlier Friday, Trump also told Fox News chief White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich: "It's terrible. Remember that picture. That's going to be us in three years if the wrong side gets in."

Ceuta, along with the Spanish enclave of Melilla, has long been a flashpoint for illegal migration into Europe because both territories sit on the African mainland while remaining part of Spain and the European Union.

'The Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore dead at 80

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:03:39 -0400

"The Sopranos" star, Vincent Pastore, died at the age of 80.

The actor's manager, Robert Attermann, confirmed his death to Fox News Digital, saying, "Vinny passed away either yesterday or today at home in The Bronx."

"I had the privilege of representing Vinny for more than 30 years, long before 'The Sopranos' made him a household name," Attermann said. "To the world, he will always be remembered as the unforgettable 'Big Pussy,' but to those of us who knew him, he was so much more."

Pastore was known for his role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on the hit HBO Max show, and played a major role as a member of Tony Sopranos clique, before betraying him.

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In addition to his role on "The Sopranos," Pastore also appeared in "Goodfellas," "A Bronx Tale," "Carlito's Way," "Gotti," ""Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn," "Mickey Blue Eyes" and others.

He also appeared in a number of television projects, including "Blue Bloods," "Law & Order," "General Hospital," "Bull," "Pair of Kings," "Hawaii Five-0" and most recently lent his voice on an episode of "Yellowjackets."

"He loved being an actor," Attermann said. "He was passionate about his craft and was always encouraging, respectful, and generous with young actors, taking the time to offer guidance and support whenever he could."

Pastore also competed on a number of reality competition shows, including "Dancing with the Stars," "Celebrity Fit Club" and "Celebrity Apprentice."

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Attermann referred to Pastore as "one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever known," adding, "He treated everyone with warmth and respect, never turning down a fan who wanted a photograph or an autograph."

"He genuinely appreciated the people who supported him and always made them feel valued," he said. "For me, losing Vinny is deeply personal. Over more than three decades, I had the honor of watching not only his remarkable career but also the incredible person he was. I will miss his friendship, his loyalty, his humor, and his generosity."

He continued: "My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and the countless fans whose lives he touched. He leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his memorable performances. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. May his memory be a blessing."

Pastore's former co-stars, including Kathrine Narducci and Lorraine Bracco took to Instagram to share their own tributes to the fallen star.

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Bracco reposted a photo of the actor on her Instagram story, writing, "Such a funny & charming man…just a beautiful soul. Absolutely heartbreaking."

Narducci shared a photo of the two of them on her feed, captioning the post, "This one is crushing , With the most heavy heavy heart I lost my Dearest Big brother friend Vincent Pastore . 35 years of friendship . This is a tremendous loss."

Micheal Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti on the hit drama series, also paid tribute to the actor, sharing a photo of the two of them on the red carpet, in which Pastore has his arm around him.

"Our beloved friend and collaborator VINCENT PASTORE has passed away," he wrote in the caption. "This is a hard one for us, it seems like I’ve known Vinny forever. We did lots of work together and traveled all over the USA as well as Italy and Australia. Lots of good times. Lots of laughs. Vinny was a kind hearted brother who cared deeply about his family and friends. I will miss him always.

Joe Pantoliano shared a few photos of the two of them together on Instagram as well, writing, "God bless him. He made it to 80."

"Vin and I were never actually on set together, but through our Sopranos family I got to know him over the years." he wrote. "I always liked him. He had this incredible appetite for the business and he never lost that spark. That always made me smile. My heart goes out to his family, his friends and everyone who loved him. Rest easy, Vin. ❤️"

Pastore is survived by his daughter Renee.

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Sophie Cunningham shares touching moment with young Fever fan after game against Portland

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:36 -0400

There was a lot of intensity in the building when the Indiana Fever paid a visit to the Portland Fire on Friday night.

Most of that intensity came from leftist fans who were upset that Fever star Sophie Cunningham voiced her support for keeping biological men out of women's sports. A stance you'd think is universal among female athletes and fans of women's athletics in general... but here we are.

However, Cunningham didn't let that get to her; in fact, she did the exact opposite, and it was summed up nicely in a heartwarming moment with a young fan after the game.

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Cunningham was welcomed onto the court in Portland with boos and fans waving transgender flags, and she quickly shut them up by burying a three-pointer and sending a quick message of her own.

Cunningham finished the night with 13 points and 3 assists, and the Fever went on to win 112-98 thanks in large part to a triple-double from Caitlin Clark.

But after the game, Cunningham showed that she practices what she preaches.

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In the ESPN profile that sparked the events of the past week, Cunningham talked about wanting to "protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."

So, after what had to be one of the more intense games of her WNBA career, Cunningham had an incredible moment with a young fan in which she gave her one of her game-used shoes.

Hang on to that shoe, young lady; those things are tough to find these days.

What a moment, and one that the young girl will never forget. You can also see that Cunningham's willingness to support women and girls is being felt, and in this case very much appreciated.

As Riley Gaines recently pointed out, the WNBA is at a crossroads where it must decide whether its priority is growing the next generation of girls who will one day join its ranks or political activism.

I think this is a pretty good example of why the former is the right choice.

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And yet, if you ask some of the people protesting in Portland — which is like the city's official pastime at this point — or the co-owner of the Seattle Storm, Cunningham is the villain in all of this.

Yeah... okay.

Leonardo DiCaprio goes shirtless during yacht getaway with model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:35 -0400

Leonardo DiCaprio and his 28-year-old girlfriend, Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, are baring it all during their Saint-Tropez yacht vacation.

Earlier this week, DiCaprio and Ceretti were seen with friends, Tommaso Buti and Laura Harrier, while enjoying a dip in the Mediterranean Sea. DiCaprio, 51, was seen shirtless on the back of the boat.

Most of the snaps came after the famous crew took a quick swim and boarded back on the yacht. In an image, security can be seen standing at the back of the boat while the group took a swim.

DiCaprio took his white baseball hat off to go into the ocean. He then relaxed on the large boat in a pair of swim shorts and no shirt.

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Ceretti and DiCaprio have been romantically linked since the summer of 2023, when they were first spotted together during outings in Europe. Since then, the couple has kept their relationship largely private.

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The "Titanic" actor has a long history of shorter relationships, famously with women much younger than him, but a source told People in March that his relationship with Ceretti feels "different and more serious."

"He genuinely cares for her. They may not be ready to get married, but for the first time Leo is open to a serious future," the source told the outlet at the time.

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They added, "Vittoria also has her own life and she’s very independent, which is appealing to him, especially when he’s away for filming and has long days on set."

The source noted that DiCaprio "is much more openly affectionate with Vittoria than his friends have ever seen him be with any other girlfriends."

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How often are married people having sex? What to know about the intimacy standard in America

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:51:51 -0400

New survey data offers a snapshot of how often married Americans are having sex, while researchers say the findings challenge common assumptions about relationship health.

National demographic studies suggest that lower sexual frequency is often a normal part of aging and long-term relationships, and that there may be a "sweet spot" associated with marital satisfaction.

Data from the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, found that married Americans report a wide range of sexual frequency.

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The survey asked how often couples have had sex during the last 12 months. Among the 1,893 married respondents surveyed in 2024, the responses were as follows.

32.5% said not at all
11.3% said once or twice during the year
11.7% said about once a month
15.3% said two or three times a month
12.9% said about once a week
12.2% said two or three times a week
4.1% said more than three times a week

The average American adult has sex 53 times a year — or a little more than once per week, according to research by the telehealth platform Hims.

While marriage is often associated with less frequent sex, research has found the difference to be relatively small. A 2014 study found that married people had sex about 55 times a year, compared with 59 times a year among their unmarried peers.

"Experts aren’t sure precisely why this difference exists or why what used to be an advantage has become a disadvantage, but some believe it may be related to the increasing age at which most people get married," Hims wrote in a medically reviewed article.

"There’s no ‘perfect statistic’ or ideal amount of sex. In other words: You like what you like, and that’s perfectly OK."

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Clinical data suggests that aiming for a daily or high-volume sexual quota does not actually improve relationship quality.

A study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science in 2015 evaluated more than 30,000 individuals over four decades and discovered a drop-off in additional benefits.

While overall happiness increased as physical intimacy moved from monthly to weekly, couples who had sex two, three or four times a week experienced no additional statistical boost in marital satisfaction compared to those hitting the weekly threshold.

Experts emphasize that sexual desire naturally fluctuates as couples navigate career demands, parenthood and biological aging.

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Despite some research suggesting a slowdown with age, intimacy remains an important factor in healthy aging, linked to improved physical and emotional well-being.

AARP survey data indicates that physical connection remains routine for many older Americans, with roughly 17% of adults aged 70 and older engaging in sexual activity on a weekly basis.

Reasons for declining intimacy

When a couple experiences an intimacy dry spell, medical professionals recommend evaluating physiological factors rather than jumping to conclusions about incompatibility.

Educational resources from the International Society for Sexual Medicine note that the following physical conditions can influence libido.

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Hormonal shifts: Age-related drops in testosterone in men and fluctuations in estrogen during perimenopause or menopause in women can reduce sexual desire.
Vascular and metabolic health: Poor cardiovascular health, chronic fatigue and thyroid dysfunction can all contribute to lower libido.
Prescription side effects: Common medications, particularly SSRI antidepressants and blood pressure drugs, frequently impair sexual function, according to experts.
Stress response: Elevated cortisol levels from ongoing mental stress directly disrupt the body's reproductive hormone output.
Relationship issues: The state of an intimate relationship can play a role in sexual desire, potentially leading to communication issues, unresolved conflicts or lack of emotional intimacy.
Lifestyle factors: Poor diet, lack of exercise and substance abuse can drive down libido.

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Rather than trying to force a weekly goal, healthcare providers encourage couples dealing with mismatched sexual desire to discuss the issue openly and consult a doctor to evaluate baseline hormone levels, medication profiles and overall metabolic health.

Explosion at restaurant in central Moscow leaves three dead, more than a dozen injured

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:45:42 -0400

Three people were killed on Saturday at an upscale Italian restaurant in central Moscow following a massive explosion.

The explosion was caused by a homemade explosive device, Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee claimed.

The dead included a woman who attempted to bring the explosive device into the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant, a security guard and a patron, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported, adding that the security guard wouldn't let her in.

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At least 21 more people were injured in the explosion, which happened around 8 p.m. on a ground-floor terrace restaurant at Kudrinksaya Square, which includes seven skyscrapers built during the Stalin regime.

Balzi Rossi 's website said it was closed Saturday for a private event.

Russia's FSB security service said earlier this year that it planned to increase security within the country for high-level officials after a series of assassinations as the war in Ukraine drags on.

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Heavily armed law enforcement was seen at the scene.

Moscow Investigative Committee told the news agency the scene is still under active investigation.

The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.

ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of rape, multiple sex crimes after release from Maryland jail

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:35:01 -0400

A Guatemalan illegal immigrant charged with rape and multiple other sex crimes in Massachusetts was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers after his release from state custody, federal officials said Tuesday.

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officers in Boston arrested Rocael Ordonez-Cruz, 23, on July 21 at the Middlesex County House of Correction in Billerica, Massachusetts, according to the agency.

ICE said Ordonez-Cruz entered the United States illegally at an unknown location and time without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

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The Arlington, Massachusetts, Police Department arrested Ordonez-Cruz on June 25, according to ICE.

Local authorities charged Ordonez-Cruz with rape and assault to rape.

He also faces charges of indecent assault and battery on a person aged 14 or older, as well as indecent exposure, according to the agency.

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"Rocael Ordonez-Cruz has not only displayed a blatant disregard for our laws by illegally entering this United States and later allegedly sexually assaulting our residents, he has also proven to be a threat to our neighborhoods," acting Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston Field Office Director David Wesling said.

"The arrest of this alleged sex offender from the streets of Massachusetts shows our officers' dedication to the safety and security of our New England communities. We will not stop finding and arresting dangerous criminal alien offenders," he added.

After his release from state custody, ICE officers arrested Ordonez-Cruz and served him with a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge.

The notice to appear initiates removal proceedings before an immigration judge.

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Ordonez-Cruz will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of those proceedings, according to the agency.

Fox News Digital reached out to ICE for clarification regarding the circumstances of Ordonez-Cruz's arrest but did not immediately receive a response.

Lettuce farmers plow crops back into soil as cyclosporiasis fears tank demand for fresh greens

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:33:54 -0400

The nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has forced some American farmers to throw out their entire lettuce crops, according to a report.

One such farmer in California’s Salinas Valley told the Wall Steet Journal this week that he had to chop up 300,000 pounds of romaine hearts and plow it back into the soil.

This came with no evidence that his crops were infected with the parasite causing explosive diarrhea that has sickened thousands of people in nearly every state.

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Cox’s Coastline Family Farms supplies major grocery stores and top restaurants around the country, but the outbreak has lowered the demand for his greens by as much as 30%, he said.

"It is incredibly demoralizing," Cox told the Journal. "I would’ve been better off taking a vacation in the South of France than planting the crop."

The region is known as "America’s Salad Bowl" and supplies the country with nearly half of its lettuce.

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Still, he’s optimistic about the next harvest.

"You can’t afford to be downcast very long. You better pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep pushing forward," he explained.

Although the outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico recalled by California-based Taylor Farms — the country’s largest lettuce supplier --- it’s affected the entire lettuce industry as Americans worry.

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"Consumers aren’t sure what’s right anymore so, out of an abundance of caution, they’re just passing on everything," Joelle Mosso, a food scientist at family farm trade group Western Growers, told the Journal.

Viraj Puri, who founded Gotham Greens in Brooklyn told the Journal that, despite lagging sales, his company opted against less seeding.

"The public health benefits of a diet grounded in fruits and vegetables are indisputable," he said. "I really hope consumers can get back to trusting the fruits and vegetables they buy in stores, because they generally are safe."

Nationally, sales of fresh lettuce fell by nearly 9% in the month between mid-June and July as compared to the same time last year, the outlet reported, citing data from NielsenIQ.

That’s equivalent to 7.6 million pounds of lettuce.

Sales were also down on other vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, spinach and Brussels sprouts.

Even salad dressing has taken a hit.

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After one outbreak of cyclosporiasis was linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell, its sales went down by 25% that week.

While some are heading to local farmers markets, hoping their lettuce is more safe, most people appear to be taking a vegetable pause.

‘Home Improvement’ star Jonathan Taylor Thomas makes rare appearance in reunion photo with co-stars

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:21:43 -0400

Jonathan Taylor Thomas is back in the spotlight — at least momentarily.

The former child star appeared in a rare reunion photo with his "Home Improvement" co-stars Patricia Richardson and Taran Noah Smith.

Patricia Richardson sparked a wave of nostalgia when she shared a rare reunion photo with her former "Home Improvement" sons Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith, more than 25 years after the beloved sitcom ended.

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"My other boys," Richardson captioned the snapshot with a heart emoji.

For eight seasons of the hit comedy series, Richardson played Jill Taylor, the wife of Tim Allen's character, Tim "The Toolman" Taylor. Thomas and Smith became household names, playing sons Randy and Mark Taylor, respectively, while Zachery Ty Bryan portrayed oldest son Brad.

The reunion offered fans a rare glimpse of Thomas, who largely stepped away from Hollywood after becoming one of the biggest child stars of the 1990s.

Thomas rose to fame as Randy Taylor on "Home Improvement" and became a major teen heartthrob, appearing in films including "Tom and Huck" and "Man of the House." He also voiced young Simba in Disney’s 1994 blockbuster "The Lion King."

But at the height of his fame, Thomas made a surprising decision to walk away.

"I'd been going nonstop since I was 8 years old," Thomas told People in 2013. "I wanted to go to school, to travel and have a bit of a break."

Thomas left "Home Improvement" during its eighth and final season, with his character moving to Costa Rica.

Although he largely stayed out of the spotlight, Thomas briefly returned to acting, reuniting with TV dad Tim Allen on "Last Man Standing" from 2013 to 2015. He appeared in four episodes and directed three.

Smith also left acting behind after "Home Improvement" wrapped in 1999.

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The former child star went on to explore a series of unexpected careers, including creating a vegan food company, working as an installation artist and helping develop energy-efficient water purification systems used overseas.

His post-Hollywood years also came with controversy. Smith married Heidi Van Pelt at 17, when she was 16 years older, and the couple divorced in 2007. He later became involved in a legal battle with his parents over control of his reported $1.5 million trust fund before eventually reconciling with his mother.

The "Home Improvement" reunion also comes as fans continue celebrating the show's legacy — and the chemistry between Allen and Richardson that helped make it a 1990s television staple.

Richardson previously told Fox News Digital that Allen deserved more recognition for his acting abilities during the show's run.

"People don't give Tim enough credit for the acting that he was doing," Richardson said.

"He had never acted before. He was getting acting lessons on the side."

Meanwhile, Zachery Ty Bryan, who played oldest son Brad Taylor, went on to appear in projects including "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Veronica Mars" and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift."

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Bryan has faced multiple legal issues in recent years. In early 2026, he was sentenced to 16 months behind bars after pleading guilty in connection with a 2024 DUI arrest.

Decades after "Home Improvement" ended, the reunion photo brought fans back to the Taylor household — and reminded them of a cast whose lives took very different paths after leaving one of the biggest sitcoms of the '90s.

Hundreds block Florida interstate in alleged street takeover before 140 mph police chase

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:18:46 -0400

Four people were arrested after authorities said hundreds of vehicles blocked all northbound lanes of Interstate 75 during an apparent street takeover in Hillsborough County, Florida early Saturday, prompting a high-speed chase that reached 140 mph.

The incident began around 1:30 a.m. near mile marker 266 in Thonotosassa, where Florida Highway Patrol traffic cameras captured a large gathering of vehicles stopping traffic while some drivers performed burnouts in the middle of the interstate, according to an arrest report.

As troopers responded to the scene, video showed vehicles rapidly dispersing as drivers and spectators rushed back to their cars, the report said. While most of those involved were allowed to leave without facing charges, one green BMW allegedly sped away from the scene, leading a trooper to initiate a pursuit.

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According to FHP, the BMW accelerated to approximately 140 mph — about twice the posted speed limit — before exiting the interstate and eventually stopping in a parking lot.

The driver, identified as 25-year-old Yulian Lugo, was arrested and charged with aggravated fleeing to elude and participating in a street takeover, both felony offenses, authorities said.

Three passengers — a 24-year-old and two 18-year-olds — were also taken into custody and each charged with misdemeanor highway racing, according to FHP.

All four were booked into the Hillsborough County Jail.

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Street takeovers, in which participants use public roads to perform stunts such as burnouts and other reckless driving maneuvers while crowds gather to watch, have become an enforcement focus for law enforcement agencies in Florida and across the country because of the safety risks they pose to motorists, participants and spectators.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Florida Highway Patrol for additional information, including whether investigators expect to make additional arrests or release dashcam or traffic camera video of the incident.

Father of 10-year-old boy breaks silence after viral beach rescue: 'No way I could ever repay him'

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:06:55 -0400

Sumit Rai said he received a phone call no parent wants to receive after his 10-year-old son was swept into the ocean at California's Seabright State Beach.

"My son [called and] told me, 'Dad, I drowned. I went unconscious.' I'm listening to him, and he thinks he is going to die," Rai shared on Fox News Live.

Nathaniel was standing on the wet sand near the shoreline when a wave knocked him down and pulled him roughly 15 yards into deep water.

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Seabright State Beach was under a high surf advisory at the time. According to California State Parks, swell conditions generated 4- to 6-foot waves, with sets occasionally reaching 10 feet.

Ryder Williams, a 16-year-old lifeguard stationed at Tower 2, spotted Nathaniel losing his footing. In a statement to California State Parks, Williams said he saw the child about 20 yards from the tower.

The 16-year-old radioed in the situation, left his devices and sunglasses at the base of the tower, and ran toward the shore with fins strapped to his wrists and a buoy. He then dove into the water and swam to reach the boy.

Viral video of the rescue showed Williams holding Nathaniel in the rough surf.

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"After the first wave, I was unable to pull him out because he was limp and the waves were pushing so hard," Williams said.

About three more waves broke over the two before fellow lifeguard Aaron Bohnen entered the water to assist.

Rai noted that carrying the limp child required Williams to move roughly 100 pounds through the crashing waves.

"Doing that is remarkable," Rai said. "There is no way I could ever repay him."

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Williams and Bohnen brought Nathaniel to shore and evaluated him for injuries. Rai, who was not on vacation with his children, said he had not yet seen his son following the rescue.

"The first thing I’ll do is give him a big hug," he said. "... I’m so relieved and grateful for Ryder and his courage and heroism and going into that tumultuous condition to save my son. Without him, my son wouldn’t be alive."

After the video of the rescue garnered national attention, President Donald Trump said Williams deserved a trip to the White House and a national honor.

Asked about the remarks by Fox News Live host Aishah Hasnie, Rai supported recognition for the young lifeguard.

"He absolutely should. I’m for any award or recognition," he said. "I’m his biggest fan, and I am so grateful for what he did. My children are precious to me and nothing means more to me."

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Reflecting on the value of local lifeguards in the community, Williams said he feels fortunate.

"I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to return the child to his family safely," Williams said. "This is my job and I love what I do. I’m thankful to my fellow lifeguards who perform rescues just like this every day."

California State Parks’ Santa Cruz District lifeguards performed 34 rescues over the weekend and made more than 5,000 preventative contacts along the coastline.

49ers star wide receiver Ricky Pearsall out for the season, to undergo surgery on knee in crushing blow

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:02:11 -0400

Training camp may be early, but the San Francisco 49ers have just taken a massive hit.

Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will have season-ending surgery on his injured right knee, general manager John Lynch announced Saturday. The surgery will repair his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL).

Pearsall was shut down after two practices in training camp because of swelling in the knee. The 2024 first-round pick has flashed throughout his first two years in the NFL but has struggled to stay on the field.

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As a rookie, he missed most of training camp with a shoulder injury and then was shot in a robbery attempt before the season began. He played in 11 games in 2024, catching 31 passes for 400 yards and three touchdowns.

It seemed like Pearsall was primed to make the jump as the team’s No. 1 receiver in 2025 after catching 20 passes for 327 yards in his first four games, but then he suffered a knee injury. That injury knocked him out for the next six games.

When he returned, he wasn’t as effective as he was toward the beginning of the season, catching five passes for 20 yards over three games. It looked like he was on his way to becoming a key contributor again when he had six catches for 96 yards against the Tennessee Titans before reaggravating the knee injury.

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He missed two of the final three regular-season games and the playoff opener before being a nonfactor in a divisional-round loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Pearsall has 67 catches for 928 yards and three TDs in 20 games over two seasons. Pearsall's lack of playing time makes it unlikely the team would pick up his fifth-year option for 2028 next spring.

To replace Pearsall, the team signed former All-Pro Deebo Samuel on a one-year deal that is worth up to $7 million.

With Samuel, who spent the first six seasons of his career with the 49ers, back in the fold, along with the addition of Mike Evans in free agency and second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling, the 49ers' receiving corps will look much different.

Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 for a fifth-round draft pick and had 72 catches for 727 yards and five TDs for the Commanders last season. He became a free agent in March and now will join the Niners to provide reinforcement with Pearsall out.

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Samuel has 406 catches for 5,519 yards and 27 touchdowns in his career and has been one of the most dynamic players after the catch in the NFL. His average of 8.7 yards after the catch on receptions ranks first among all receivers with at least 100 catches since 2019. He also has rushed for 1,218 yards and 21 touchdowns in 97 games.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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AOC says MAHA advocates' fight 'isn't partisan' as she blasts healthcare system for fueling 'a ton of anxiety'

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:56 -0400

Far-left Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., came to the surprising defense of Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) activists, pointing to a "ton of anxiety" within minority and low-income groups around the healthcare system.

During an appearance on "The Majority Report with Sam Seder" podcast, Ocasio-Cortez appeared to side with some of the key topics within the growing health movement and sympathized with Americans who may be wary of the country’s healthcare system.

"I actually meet with MAHA activists. I work with MAHA advocates, because a lot of them really don't believe that their fight is partisan — and it's not in many ways," Ocasio-Cortez said.

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The movement and its accompanying phrase was previously coined by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with the platform taking shape over Americans’ discontent with the country’s healthcare policies.

During Thursday’s episode, Ocasio-Cortez echoed the same discontent to Seder, pointing to the corporatization of certain government organizations.

"We do have extraordinary corruption in our agricultural system, in our big corporate system as well, you know," Ocasio-Cortez said. "This is an area where both parties — and our entire political system — has been compromised."

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She went on to recall her previous work in the House of Representatives on PFAS contamination — which are referred to as "forever chemicals."

"One of the first things I did was, when I first got to the House, be part of these congressional investigations on PFAS [Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances] dumping," Ocasio-Cortez said.

"And this goes back decades, where you have a big company that is doing manufacturing of some kind and they just dump whatever cancerous byproduct that they have and poison communities around them," she continued. "And then they just pay off our political class to ignore it and to let it continue to happen, or to shield them legally, like with glyphosate, from everyday people trying to get that back."

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Fox News Digital previously covered a 2025 study released by Sweden’s Uppsala University and featured in the "Environment International" journal that revealed two common environmental contaminants, PFAS and PCBs, could increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Ocasio-Cortez, who is often viewed as the face of the Democratic Party's socialist movement, also pointed to the rising cost and distrust of healthcare as another contributing factor to the MAHA movement's growing popularity.

"It's because there's a ton of anxiety around our healthcare system," Ocasio-Cortez said.

She went on to offer an anecdote about her own upbringing in a religious household and how her family’s views may mirror those of everyday Americans.

"I grew up in a household that was very much shaped by these dynamics," Ocasio-Cortez said. "My dad's side of the family is Catholic, and I was raised Catholic. But my mom's side of the family is evangelical."

"And I see how all of these issues that have been, at their surface level, expressed as right-wing are actually very much just the anxieties that we have as working people [about] not being able to afford healthcare," she added.

The Democratic congresswoman cited the cost of healthcare as a contributing factor adding to Americans’ anxiety and wariness of the system.

"So it's also like, ‘How do I stop being sick?’" Ocasio-Cortez said. "‘How do I prevent being sick by limiting my exposure to things that I think are toxic?’"

"And then also when I do get sick, and I can't afford medicine, what are the holistic and low-cost alternatives that I can turn to, because I know that I can't afford to see a doctor?" she continued. "And that is a place of tremendous vulnerability that people feel that is immensely legitimate."

Ocasio-Cortez concluded her argument by looking at the racial disparities throughout the healthcare system as well, while suggesting a history of mistreatment and distrust within the medical community toward minorities has done nothing but throw fuel on the fire.

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"If you add the racial component too — I'm Puerto Rican, the United States sterilized women for decades," Ocasio-Cortez said. "And so you have COVID, you have vaccines and obviously in the Black community, same thing."

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"That is a perfect storm of a lack of trust in institutions that is oftentimes very valid and very legitimate," she continued. "And you don't win that by saying, ‘Oh, don't worry.’ We're condescending to it. We do need to fix our healthcare system."

Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Health and Human Services for comment.

"What she's doing here is bridge-building, not conversion," Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations, told Fox News Digital. "She's not trying to win MAHA activists over to her politics. She's finding the one grievance both sides already share: people don't trust the system that's supposed to protect them, and they can't afford to get sick."

"That's not a left issue or a right issue," Mudd continued. "That's every American's issue."

Looking back on five of the ugliest college football uniforms the 21st century has had to offer

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:55:30 -0400

It's often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but that isn't always the case, and no one knows that better than sports fans.

Sometimes, a team will take the field decked out in some of the most objectively hideous uniforms ever created by mankind, making their supporters and rivals alike question whether they even love the sport anymore.

College football in particular has seen its fair share of eyesores even in the past quarter-century, and with the season rapidly approaching, I thought it would be an appropriate time to recount some of the worst offenders.

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The five uniforms on this list are all worthy contenders for "worst of all time," but this certainly isn't an exhaustive ranking, so if you think I missed one, feel free to fire away in the comments section.

With that out of the way, suck down some anti-nausea pills, put on a pair of shades, and prepare to be dazzled in all the wrong ways.

Michigan State's Neon Fever Dream

Okay, let's get this one out of the way right off the bat.

I'm sure when you read the title of this article, this little number was one of the first jerseys on your mind.

Everything about it is so preposterous and "anti-Spartan:" the neon STATE emblazoned across the chest (that's too big to even fully fit) the slightly lighter shade of highlighter green pants creating a dissonant clash with the jersey, the neon "Sparty" logo, it's all just awful.

When I think of Michigan State, I think of Mark Dantonio, disciplined football, hard-nosed defense, none of which conjure images of what looks like an alternate Seahawks uniform that a 10-year-old fan designed in a contest.

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It's a bad uniform on its face, but the fact that it doesn't fit Michigan State's vibes at all puts it over the top.

Thank the Good Lord Sparty stopped larping as Oregon.

Now if they could just find a decent coach...

Florida's "Gatorskin" Extravaganza

Ah, yes! Another easy target for trolls, it's the "Gatorskin" uniforms worn by the boys of old Florida (also known as "Swamp Green").

As many of you are probably presently aware, I'm a huge Gator fan, so these hit a little too close to home.

The powers that be at the University of Florida decided to bust these bad boys out for a game in 2017 against Texas A&M, and the backlash was so loud and universal, that they haven't seen the light of day again in almost a decade.

That probably isn't changing anytime soon, and for good reason.

Conceptually, I see the vision. Alligators are a cool and unique mascot, and the idea of a gator hunting its prey in "The Swamp" is a neat one.

But the execution was dead on arrival, with the whole thing falling flat on its face.

The different colored pants are a brutal look, and opting to go with scales for the tops and not the bottoms was an odd choice.

The orange lettering is garish, and the Gator head logo on one side of the helmet makes this look like an EA Sports "create-a-team" castoff.

I will say it's not my least favorite Gator uniform (see: 2005 vs. Georgia), but it's the most infamous, thus earning its spot on the list.

Georgia's "Silver Bullet" Blunder

The Georgia Bulldogs have some of the cleanest and most iconic uniforms in all of college football, as much as that pains me to say.

So when they trotted these monstrosities out in front of an unsuspecting public at the 2011 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff against Boise State, fans all over the nation rightly winced.

For some reason in the early 2010s, Nike decided to "modernize" a handful of the most recognizable jerseys in college football with their "Pro Combat" series, and this was one of the worst of the bunch.

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Why is the helmet gunmetal grey? Why is there a giant red stripe running down the middle of said helmet that's about six inches too wide? What's with the black sleeves?

All great questions that no one seems to have answers for, but I keep coming back to the fact that Georgia has great traditional uniforms and an awesome color scheme, so how did they mess this up so badly?

It probably doesn't help the legacy of these kits knowing that Georgia got manhandled by Boise State in what is essentially their backyard of Atlanta.

Luckily for all parties involved, these bad boys have been in the storage shed outside Sanford Stadium presumably since the bus parked on the ride back from this game 15 years ago.

Let's keep it that way.

Maryland's Flag Faux Pas

I'm all for having some pride in your home state, but when your flag is as busy as Maryland's is, plastering it all over every piece of equipment you have feels like you're just trying to torment the viewers.

The Maryland Terrapins rolled these suckers out in the early 2010s and subsequently burned the retinas of college football fans all over the country.

There's just so much going on with these uniforms, it almost seems like an unfair advantage to the team trying to defend Maryland's offense while they wore them.

It feels like the Terps should have come with an epilepsy warning while wearing these, but I digress.

The worst part is Maryland has a very cool and unique mascot of their own in the Terrapin, and they really don't take advantage of that as much as they should.

I'm not saying they need to go the Gators' route and unveil a "Turtleskin" combo, but they've really gone away from featuring Testudo (their mascot) in recent years.

Let's get back to "fearing the turtle," shall we?

The Iowa State "Pooh Bear" Debacle

All of the uniforms on this list are ugly, but these are just downright obscene.

You would think the idea of "flesh-colored football pants" is something that was universally agreed upon as a bad idea a long time ago, but Iowa State committed a cardinal sin of fashion no more than a few years ago.

Hundreds of thousands of people turned on their TVs to see the Cyclones take on TCU on national television back in 2023, only to need a triple take to make sure a bunch of grown men weren't playing football completely bottomless.

They're throwbacks, sure, but no one thought to maybe make the pants a different color?

Take some artistic liberties! For crying out loud, there are kids watching!

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Somehow, they looked even worse during warmups, as members of the fanbase caught photos from the stands of what looked like a bunch of guys who slept in white tee-shirts and nothing else then rolled out of bed and made their way to the stadium.

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I'm not sure how you get something like that so wrong in 2023, but here we are discussing it courtesy of the marketing geniuses in Ames, Iowa.

I'm sure enough people on social media laughed these out of existence, so thankfully we won't be seeing the "Pooh Bear" experiment again anytime soon.

Toxic, bone-crushing fish from Hell terrorizes vacation waters

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:40:01 -0400

A species of puffer fish with toxic flesh and bone-crushing jaws is expanding its range throughout the Mediterranean, causing local authorities to issue warnings to tourists about the risk of bites.

Some places are even taking precautions to protect swimmers and bathers from the invasive silver-cheeked toadfish, also called harefish.

The fish reportedly entered the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal and has spread as sea temperatures have warmed. It carries tetrodotoxin, a deadly neurotoxin found primarily in its flesh and internal organs, and its powerful beak-like jaws can shred fishing gear and bite through bone.

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Experts note, however, that the fish does not routinely attack people. Bites tend to occur when people try to catch, handle or otherwise interact with them.

A 2024 study published in the peer-reviewed journal Toxics documented 198 human-health incidents involving invasive puffer fish across the eastern Mediterranean between 2004 and 2023.

There were 28 records of physical attacks, at least 144 non-lethal poisoning episodes and 27 human fatalities resulting from consumption of the fish, the study found.

"The number of recorded incidents greatly increased after 2019, especially with regard to poisonings, yet whether this is related to greater media attention, or to increased fish abundance is unclear," the researchers wrote in their study.

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The Hellenic Red Cross, Greece's national Red Cross society, issued a public advisory in June cautioning that the fish’s flesh "contains a potent neurotoxin (tetrodotoxin), which makes it extremely dangerous to eat," The Times, a U.K.-based newspaper, reported.

"Because the distribution of the toxin varies, no part of the fish is considered safe to eat," the Red Cross warned. "Although the harefish’s bite is not venomous, its extremely powerful, beak-like jaws can cause serious injuries and heavy bleeding."

According to The Associated Press, the fish has "prominent, humanlike teeth," and "its skin and organs contain a powerful neurotoxin that can cause heart failure in humans if consumed."

Tetrodotoxin causes paralysis and respiratory failure. Cardiac effects can occur in the event of severe poisoning.

Greek authorities established floating barriers beneath the Gulf of Euboea between the Greek mainland and the island of Evia to safeguard people in the water, the Guardian reported.

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"Our duty and primary concern has to be the safety of our citizens," Antonis Spanos, the vice-mayor of Evia's capital, Chalkida, told the publication. "It’s better to be safe than sorry.

"Two and a half kilometers of this net will be set up in bays around the gulf to allow for a carefree summer," he added. "Last year it was bad with the jellyfish, but, as you say in English, we’ve killed two birds with one stone. Now if there are puffers, we’ll be ready for them too."

Other municipalities along the Gulf of Euboea are also installing or planning to install floating barriers and protective nets to help keep swimmers safe, according to reports.

"Authorities say the fish have not been sighted in bathing areas at Greek island resorts," reported the AP. "But in recent weeks, the fish have wreaked havoc for fishermen off the coast of Crete and several other Greek islands, chomping through nets."

The silver-cheeked toadfish has few natural predators in the Mediterranean, so its population to grow rapidly. The Greek government announced it would pay fishermen 5.33 euros per kilogram, equivalent to about $2.75 per pound, to catch the nuisance fish.

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Not all pufferfish are poisonous, but the vast majority contain a lethal neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin in their internal organs and skin. Toxicity levels vary significantly by species, and farm-raised pufferfish that never eat toxin-containing prey in the wild remain non-toxic.

Henry Winkler dishes on the 'Happy Days' guest star who had a big ego

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:31:51 -0400

Henry Winkler is sharing which former screen partner didn't leave the best impression on him.

While appearing at a recent fan expo in Tennessee, the 80-year-old actor spoke about the comradery on set of "Happy Days," explaining "on our set, there was no stardom," and how one guest star failed to mesh with the rest of the cast.

"We were an ensemble. We worked hard at making it funny every week," he said. "One guy came on as a guest star, and then he was brought back a few times, and he would mention his fan mail, and I said, ‘You don’t want to talk to me about fan mail, I got 50,000 letters a week.’"

He then explained to the actor that "we don't talk about that on the set" and that "we are all here as one."

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Despite the warning, Winkler said the actor "kept doing it," later calling the guest star "an a--back." While he didn't name names, he mentioned that the character the actor portrayed was named Eugene.

Winkler played Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the hit sitcom throughout all of its 11 seasons, from 1974 to 1984. After getting his big break on the show, he went on to enjoy a successful career in both film and television, earning a Golden Globe nomination for "Heroes," and starring in "The Waterboy," "Holes" and "Click."

After years in the industry, Winkler is still having new experiences on set, as he recently filmed his first nude scene for the first episode of the third season of "Loot."

"Maya Rudolph is one of my favorites. She is [a] brilliant person and a lovely person. So, when she asked me to be on the first episode of the third season of 'Loot,' I didn't even ask to read the script," he explained.

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He then explained that when he went to his first costume fitting, he was shocked to find "a silk robe that went to there," he said while pointing to his upper thigh. "There was nothing else."

"And then we did it in January on the beach. And I want to say the wind came from every direction," he said. "Parts of my body, large and small. … It was so cold. I was in shock. But then I was with Maya and her wonderful cast."

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While he won two Golden Globe Awards for playing Fonzie, Winkler didn't win his first Emmy Award until 2018, when he was rewarded for his work on the hit show "Barry."

He starred on the show as Gene Cousineau, an acting coach who finds himself striking a friendship with a wanted assassin, played by Bill Hader, for four seasons.

"Be yourself, be honest about your ability, prepare so that you are not a flash in the pan," he said backstage after his win, per Variety.

"When I first started here in Hollywood … I thought of myself as a tree or sapling. I planted. I wanted to grow and be strong until I couldn’t do this anymore. And what a great tree it is."

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'Wonder Woman' star Lynda Carter stuns fans with age-defying Instagram photos of her in a bathtub

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:05:23 -0400

"Wonder Woman" star, Lynda Carter, shocked fans with her age-defying appearance on social media.

The 75-year-old actress stunned in a series of photos shared on Instagram on Tuesday, July 28, while promoting her latest project, "Super Troopers 3."

"@supertroopers Ride Again!!! Follow them and us (returning cast) For a fantastic road romp!!" she captioned the post. "But....wait for it...the last scene! I'm naked in a bathtub???? Oh noooo, @jaychandreskhar you promised not to show that!"

In one of the photos, Carter is all smiles as she lies outside in a bathtub, with bubbles covering her chest and an elegant updo. Behind Carter is a picturesque view of a lake and greenery, and a martini is seen on a table next to her.

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Other photos show the "Supergirl" actress posing with her arms around her co-stars and crew members on the film in a gray robe.

"My God, is she getting younger?!😍" one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "Still absolutely gorgeous 😍, while a third fan chimed in adding, "Can't wait! And @reallyndacarter you look amazing!! You don't age!! ❤️🔥🔥"

When speaking to People in March 2024, Carter shared her secret to looking youthful in her 70s, telling the outlet, "People still recognize me all the time as Wonder Woman," adding that since she hasn't "cut" her face, "I probably look just myself, but older."

"And the reason I've never had any facial surgery is just because I'm afraid. It's scary, because we've all seen some bad ones," she said. "That outcome is spending time in a chair with some really good people doing your hair and makeup."

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She explained that while most "actors and celebrities always look so great when they're on the red carpet," they often look like everyday people without makeup on and when wearing regular clothes.

"If everyone did a three-hour makeover before they left the house, then they'd all look amazing," she said. "What I'm trying to say is, there's a lot of effort behind those pictures. Don't think they walk out the door looking like that!"

Carter rose to stardom with her career-defining role playing Wonder Woman in the eponymous show, from 1975 to 1979. Decades after the show went off the air, fans continue to associate Carter with the iconic character, but she says she doesn't mind.

When speaking with E! News in October 2016, Carter explained that speaking about the show has never been an issue for her.

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"I love the character. I love her. I think she stands for so much…I've heard so many great stories," Carter said. "She became so much more than this show or the comic book or the movie, she became a symbol for the beauty and the strength and the loving kindness and the wisdom of women…and gay men."

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