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Arizona grandpa to undergo amputation after collapsing on scorching sidewalk

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:58:34 -0400

An Arizona grandfather is preparing to undergo an above-knee amputation of his right leg after he tripped and fell while walking outside in Bullhead City during 120-degree heat earlier this month, according to his family.

Grant Siler, 72, fell during a walk on Aug. 3 in Bullhead City, causing his body temperature to rise to more than 105 degrees.

The family’s GoFundMe said Siler was on the ground for an estimated at least an hour before a passerby found him. The fundraiser said he suffered second and third-degree burns in multiple areas of his body, heat stroke and multiple organ shock.

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He was then taken to a burn ICU in Las Vegas, where he has been cared for since the incident. When he arrived at the facility, doctors discovered he was suffering from heat stroke and organ shock.

"He is in constant pain, can barely move, and has undergone two debridements. Also, he will soon need to undergo surgery for amputation, the extent is not yet known," the GoFundMe reads.

During surgery, a surgeon found that tissue in Siler’s right leg was so severely damaged it was unlikely to fully heal, according to an update posted to the fundraiser.

Siler is scheduled to have his right leg amputated above the knee on Aug. 31, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.

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"The plan now is to have an above-knee amputation. The Dr's feel he will overall heal faster and have better pain control this way," the fundraiser reads.

"We can all imagine that after any amputation, the road to recovery is long and hard...physically, mentally and emotionally," it continued.

His wife, Vicki, has been traveling one-and-a-half-hours each way to be with her husband as she continuing to work to support the family’s financial obligations. The family said the couple will also soon have to face medical bills to help with Siler’s recovery.

The family is accepting donations to help with home renovations, home medical supplies, prosthetics and other added costs.

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Siler's daughter, Heather Crook, recalled an incident in which he dropped an 80-pound cinderblock on his foot but did not even take a Tylenol.

"He's hurting really bad," Crook told FOX 10. "He's the 'get up and walk it off' type."

"So for him to holler out in pain … it’s really hard to hear. That’s not the kind of person that he is," she added.

Lindsay Clancy trial: Postpartum is real, but child killing demands accountability, veteran prosecutor says

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:25 -0400

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While failures by people, medical professionals and systems around Lindsay Clancy deserve scrutiny, nothing should erase a parent’s responsibility for killing a child, according to a veteran prosecutor who said he's concerned that public support for the Massachusetts mom is overshadowing the killing of her three young children.

Clancy is accused of killing her three young children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months — and trying to end her own life by dropping from a second-floor window after sending her husband to pick up takeout and something from a pharmacy, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office.

But as the case has drawn national attention, Clancy has also attracted supporters both online and in-person at the courthouse, and experts have warned that that support has taken attention away from the victims.

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"Nobody who murders children is a victim no matter what they’re suffering through," said Jonathan Hatami, a veteran child abuse prosecutor. "You're never a victim if you murder people because victims don't do something. Something happens to them."

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The defense does not dispute that Clancy caused the deaths — but she has pleaded not guilty and is contesting criminal responsibility.

Hatami has spearheaded a number of high-profile cases against child abusers in Los Angeles, California, including the murder of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who was tortured and killed by his mother and her boyfriend. Gabriel's killing exposed a series of missed red flags by the county's Department of Children and Family Services and inspired a Netflix docuseries.

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"Gabriel Fernandez was tortured and murdered by his mom and her boyfriend — however, there were a lot of other people...that were responsible," Hatami told Fox News Digital. "There were a lot of people that missed signs through the eight or nine months of Gabriel's torture. There were a lot of people in government, in law enforcement, social workers, who missed all these different signs that really could have saved Gabriel — and they didn't do it. However, Pearl Fernandez and Isauro Aguirre were ultimately responsible for the torture and murder of Gabriel and were prosecuted for that and they were convicted of that."

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In Clancy’s case, he argued, many of the people and systems around her deserve scrutiny — but that should not turn her into the central victim of the story. In his view, she's been too much of the focus.

"Instead of about the three victims who were innocent kids," he said.

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While failures of government and the child welfare system were investigated after Gabriel's murder, that didn't take responsibility away from the killers, he said. And in the Clancy case, he said he sees a risk that the focus on her mental health could eclipse the three children who were killed in their own home.

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"I didn't see people out in the streets cheering on Pearl Fernandez because there were other people that were somewhat responsible for what happened to Gabriel," he said. "And the same thing plays in this case. Lindsay admitted to strangling her three children to death. She admitted to strangling them to death with exercise cords."

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Clancy's defense has said she sought help repeatedly as she struggled with depression, sleeplessness, suicidal thoughts and voices urging her to harm herself and the children.

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Defense attorney Kevin Reddington has argued that Clancy was under the effects of postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors allege she acted deliberately and understood what she was doing was wrong.

"If you murder your children, you need to be held accountable and responsible for that," Hatami said. "No matter what the whys are, no matter what reasons are."

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If convicted of any of the three counts of first-degree murder she faces, Clancy would see a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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"Your children should be your life. And if you take their life, you should, as a person, want to be punished for that," Hatami said.

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Fox News' Sarah Rumpf-Whitten and Adam Sabes contributed to this report.

Illegal immigrant accused of fentanyl dealing linked to Virginia high school overdoses

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:57:08 -0400

An illegal immigrant from El Salvador who has faced a final deportation order since 2024 was caught and later released on bond at the Texas border in 2016 before his arrest last week for allegedly dealing fentanyl near a Virginia high school, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Isaac Melendez-Carranza, 31, was arrested Aug. 20 and charged with distributing fentanyl within 1,000 feet of a school. He is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

"ICE lodged a detainer on August 20 for Isaac Melendez-Carranza, an illegal alien from El Salvador, with the Loudoun County Jail," a DHS spokesperson told Fox News.

An immigration judge issued Melendez-Carranza a final order of removal on July 18, 2024, according to DHS.

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Melendez-Carranza was encountered in Sterling, Virginia, less than a month later, on Aug. 16, 2024, but no action was taken, DHS said.

The department cited the Biden administration for the lack of action.

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Melendez-Carranza near Hebbronville, Texas, on May 3, 2016, after he illegally entered the U.S. via the Rio Grande, according to DHS. He was released on bond on July 13, 2016, the department said.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office identified Melendez-Carranza as a suspected drug dealer connected to overdoses involving Park View High School students in May.

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Deputies seized about 100 pills and approximately $1,000 in cash during a search of his home, FOX 5 DC reported.

Multiple students had been hospitalized following suspected overdoses at Park View High School in May, the outlet said.

Loudoun County Public Schools confirmed at the time that two students suffered nonfatal suspected overdoses during school hours.

Additional students were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after exhibiting symptoms, district officials said.

The school system noted that it was unclear whether the incidents were connected and could not immediately confirm whether controlled substances were involved.

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Sheriff Mike Chapman called the case particularly alarming because the illicit drugs were reaching local students.

The sheriff's office said Melendez-Carranza will be turned over to ICE after he is released, Fox 5 DC reported.

"He’s here illegally," Chapman said. "I think he came in about 10 years ago. We shouldn’t be here and maybe if he wasn’t here this would not have happened, so we take that quite seriously. There is a detainer on him from ICE, so once he is done with his charges here, he will be released to ICE."

The sheriff's office said more arrests are possible, but there was no timetable.

Chapman confirmed ICE placed a detainer on Melendez-Carranza, who will be transferred to federal immigration authorities after his local criminal charges are resolved.

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"Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, ICE is targeting the worst of the worst. Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S.," DHS said.

Houston Uber driver caught in wild police chase as officers seen on dashcam video hitching a ride in his car

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:45:11 -0400

A Houston Uber driver was caught "off guard" but kept his cool when two police officers jumped into his vehicle and directed him to chase a suspect fleeing on foot, wild dashcam video shows.

Anthony Baines said he was driving for Uber at about 12:20 a.m. Aug. 8 in a Houston Heights neighborhood, when a shirtless man ran across the street in front of his vehicle with two Houston Police Department officers close behind, according to Storyful.

The video shows Baines getting waved down by an officer and stopping as she approaches and hops into the front passenger seat.

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"Hey, give me a ride over there please," the officer says in the video. "Go, go that way … go, go, go, go, go!"

Baines can be heard asking which way he should drive as officers point him in the direction of the suspect. After driving a short distance, the officer signals for her partner, who's carrying a flashlight, to get in the vehicle, too, and opens the car door and jumps into the backseat.

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The officers rode with Baines for several minutes while searching the area before one of them appeared to spot the suspect. Both officers jump out of the Uber and resume their pursuit on foot.

"What the f---?!" Baines is heard saying as the officers dart from his car.

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"It caught me completely off guard," Baines told Storyful. "I’ve never had anything like that happen driving. I was surprised but just did what the officer asked in the moment."

Houston police confirmed the authenticity of the video and the incident to KPRC 2, which reported officers had been responding to a terroristic threat call involving allegations that the suspect threatened to shoot a woman and her children after becoming upset over a belief that someone had stolen from him.

Police said officers tried to detain the man as he left an apartment, but he refused to cooperate and ran away. An officer asked the driver to take them around the block to the apartment complex, where the officers returned to their own vehicle, according to KPRC.

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Despite the unusual assistance, police did not locate the suspect. His identity has not been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Baines later appeared to confirm in a social media post that he was the Uber driver behind the dashcam footage.

"Yep, that was me," he wrote. "The Uber driver whose dashcam caught two HPD officers jumping in my car to chase a suspect."

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Baines described himself as an Army veteran, husband and father of two who began driving Uber so he and his wife could save for their first home.

Fox News Digital has reached out to HPD and Uber for comment.

Abdul El-Sayed grilled on past statements on Sharia law and White supremacy, taxing the rich

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:40:40 -0400

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed was grilled in a fiery interview on "Jesse Watters Primetime" Monday on his progressive policy positions as he sparred over his high-stakes Senate race against former Republican congressman Mike Rogers.

El-Sayed was challenged over his stated adherence to Sharia law, which was recently criticized by Vice President JD Vance, as well as previous remarks in which he linked efforts to eliminate Sharia law to White supremacy.

"Nobody is trying to push Sharia law on anyone else, just like I hope nobody is trying to push Canon law on anybody else, because we live in an America where you should have the freedom of your religion," he told host Jesse Watters.

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El-Sayed, who said he would "never" push his faith on someone else, argued that there is evidence proving the Trump administration has targeted him because he is Muslim.

"There's statistical evidence that the president and the vice president like to target me simply as a function of my faith," he said.

The Democratic nominee condemned Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., over his proposed legislation that would prevent foreign nationals advocating for Sharia law from entering the U.S., including the No Sharia Act and Preserving a Sharia Free America Act.

"The idea, that you have somebody like Tommy Tuberville – who barely was good at coaching football – is out here trying to ban Sharia Law when there's less than 1% of the Muslim community in America, as if somehow Muslims are out here trying to push Sharia law, that seems to me to be deliberately targeting the Muslim Community, because they're different," he said.

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El-Sayed and Watters later clashed over the Democratic nominee’s proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy.

"I also think we got to start taxing wealth for people who know have over $100 million. I mean at that point like what are gonna even do with more money?," El-Sayed said Wednesday on "The Ansari Podcast."

"What are you going to do with more money? Whatever I want!" Watters said in response to El-Sayed’s podcast remarks.

El-Sayed, who has repeatedly railed against "the 1%" as a malign influence on American politics, defended his tax-the-wealthy stance, arguing it is aimed at improving the lives of average Americans, including in infrastructure and education.

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"The question ultimately is, ‘Do you want to drive on good roads, or would you rather have a billionaire make a second billion?’ That's what Mike Rogers wants. That's why Donald Trump wants. Apparently, that's what you want. I think the people in Michigan want something different," he said.

While El-Sayed has repeatedly criticized the influence of wealthy Americans on the campaign trail, he and his wife reported $686,069 in income in 2025, placing their household among Michigan’s top earners.

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El-Sayed accused Watters of "defending billionaires," to which the host responded, "No, I just think I have the right to the fruits of my own labor. That's America. It's not communist what you're talking about."

El-Sayed countered that billionaires would remain financially secure even if they faced higher taxes.

"If we tax you at 7%, you're still going to make what? A cool $30 million off your billion dollars? I think that's okay, they're going to be okay, Jesse," he said.

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El-Sayed also took aim at Rogers, calling his opponent in Michigan’s Senate race a "beta" male who "thinks he is running against Hasan Piker."

He accused Rogers of dodging interviews, though El-Sayed himself seemed to dodge questions during his "Jesse Watters Primetime" appearance about men in women’s sports and him previous characterization of the NFL as racist.

The Democratic Senate candidate also argued that considering reparations for Black Americans "shouldn’t be a crazy thing" and that the U.S. shouldn’t be fighting wars "we don’t know how to get out of," referencing the Iran conflict.

Trump administration proposes six-figure price tag for new H-1B visas

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:30:02 -0400

The Trump administration unveiled a proposal on Monday to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 for cap-subject H-1B petitions for highly skilled foreign workers, replacing a charge first imposed by presidential proclamation last year that has thus far been blocked by a federal court.

The Department of Homeland Security's proposed rule would charge $103,265 as an additional fee for every H-1B petition subject to the annual statutory cap, including petitions eligible for the advanced-degree exemption.

The worker visas are heavily relied on in the tech, education and research industries.

The fee would be used to cover the federal government’s costs of administering the legal immigration system, including actions carried out by DHS and the Department of Justice, Department of State and Department of Labor.

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"The proposed H‑1B fee is intended to recover the costs incurred across the federal government to adjudicate, vet, and support lawful immigration programs that otherwise must be funded by taxpayers," U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Zach Kahler said in a news release.

The fee, which was first temporarily imposed by President Donald Trump's administration last year, was blocked by a federal judge in June in an order that barred the federal government from collecting the money.

An appeals court is reviewing the judge's decision while a different court considers whether a challenge to the fee by a major business group was properly rejected.

The temporary fee increase expires next month, one year after it was issued. The proposed rule by DHS was posted for public inspection Monday and is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday. It would make the $103,265 fee permanent.

The charge could be finalized by the end of the year.

The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with training in specialty occupations, with 65,000 of these visas offered annually under the regular cap.

Another 20,000 are offered for workers with a master’s degree or higher from a U.S. institution, generally granted for up to three years but typically extendable to a total of six years. Those visas typically came with fees between $2,000 and $5,000 before Trump's order, according to Reuters.

The proposed fee would apply to all cap-subject H-1B petitions, including petitions filed for some foreign students already in the United States seeking to change to H-1B status. It would not apply to cap-exempt H-1B petitions; routine extensions for current H-1B holders generally are not subject to the annual cap.

Trump has argued that the H-1B program is abused by many companies who replace American workers with cheaper foreign labor. But business groups and many U.S. companies have contended that the program is needed to address a lack of qualified American workers for certain jobs and to allow American firms to bring in the most skilled workers to support the U.S. economy.

According to court filings, about 70 employers had paid the $100,000 fee on a total of 85 visa applications as of late February.

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The fee is being challenged by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of Democratic-led states and a coalition of labor unions and employers.

Those complaints could be altered to challenge the rule proposed this week once it is finalized.

The Trump administration has also ordered increased vetting of H-1B applicants and proposed a new visa selection process that would favor higher-skilled and better-paid workers.

Earlier this month, DHS added fees of up to $4,500 to applications to extend the stay of H-1B workers or to transfer employees based in other countries to the U.S.

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Ex-Lakers player speaks out in defense of Enes Kanter, doubles down against WNBA's trans issue

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:08:40 -0400

Ex-Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Ryan isn't staying quiet after watching Enes Kanter Freedom get escorted out of Wintrust Arena on Sunday night for standing up for female athletes.

Ryan didn't hold back in Freedom's Instagram comments after the ejection, calling out the WNBA for failing to stand up for female athletes as the league's position on the trans issue keeps falling apart.

He doesn't understand why Enes is catching so much heat.

"Just insane times we are living in," Ryan commented on Freedom’s Instagram on Monday.

"Getting demonized for trying to PROTECT women's sports and calling out the absurdity that the WNBA cannot define what the W is... just unreal and sad. Hopefully you'll force them to come to their senses, be REAL leaders, and protect the future young women."

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Ryan's support for Enes came after Freedom was booted late in the third quarter following a heated courtside exchange with Sky guard Natasha Cloud.

Kanter Freedom was sitting baseline in support of Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, an outspoken advocate for protecting women's sports.

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Before tip-off, Freedom was met by a hostile crowd outside the arena.

Rather than walking back his words after they went viral, Ryan pulled a Sophie Cunningham, heading over to X to double down on his message.

"Yes. This is an '80-20' topic, with [more than] 80% of the country having the most basic of common sense - being able to clearly define what a woman is, and recognizing someone not born as a woman should not participate in women’s sports. There is no transphobia involved in this stance. Every human in the US is free to live as they choose. However, others should not be forced to adhere to absurdity for the sake of feelings.

"The W has a golden opportunity to be PRO- women and protect their league’s integrity. It shouldn’t be difficult. Enes has ZERO intention of stepping foot on a WNBA court - if you can’t recognize that l, I’m not sure how to help you. He’s simply, and very publicly, challenging the highest league in women’s basketball to do what is right."

In an interview with Fox News Digital's Jackson Thompson following his ejection, Freedom explained what triggered the altercation.

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According to Freedom, the drama began after a routine play by Cunningham.

"Sophie Cunningham shot a three, and I put my hands up to celebrate," Freedom said to Fox News Digital. "Literally, a couple possessions later, Natasha came back and started screaming and yelling and said, 'She's not gonna sleep with you.' And I was like, 'I am not trying to sleep with her. I'm just here to protect women and support her.'"

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Freedom said Cloud immediately escalated the exchange with explicit language in front of family audiences.

"She started to use some very heavy language, she started to actually cuss," Freedom said. "I was very shocked that there were a lot of kids and teenagers at that game... using those F-bombs in front of all these kids. That’s not a WNBA athlete reaction."

The courtside exchange nearly stole the spotlight from Indiana’s 113-90 blowout victory. Afterward, Fever superstar Caitlin Clark said she did not see the incident and referred questions to Chicago. Fever head coach Stephanie White dismissed the incident as a "social media thing," while Sky forward Azura Stevens called it a routine "fan incident."

Regardless of those attempts to downplay the scene, Freedom made clear that WNBA leadership is facing a reckoning it can no longer dodge.

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"The WNBA has no idea what they're about to face," Freedom noted. "They're still trying to figure out what a woman is. So let's see if they can figure that out... let's see what kind of rules that they're gonna come up with."

With players like Ryan publicly backing Freedom and calling out the league's ideological confusion, the WNBA's attempt to sweep the arena fallout under the rug is failing fast.

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Rob Manfred addresses possibility of cancelling 2027 Major League Baseball season: 'We want to play'

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:57:10 -0400

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is rapidly drawing to a close, and there are multiple compelling storylines to follow.

Impressively, the American League is potentially set to make the wrong kind of history with several teams under .500 in postseason position. For once, there's a legitimate competition for National League MVP, with Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong giving now-annual winner Shohei Ohtani a run for his money.

Speaking of Ohtani, his team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, have recovered from a lengthy losing streak to put themselves in position to secure a first round bye. As baseball's new villains, the Dodgers' fate in October will be the most talked about storyline. Win a third straight championship and fans, incorrectly, will complain about competitive balance in baseball. Lose in the NLDS or NLCS? They'll be "chokers" that deserve eternal scorn.

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And that outcome might determine the likelihood of a 2027 season too. Not for any legitimate reason, but because the league's billionaire owners are committed to using misguided fan sentiment to push for their ultimate dream: increasing profits and reducing the percentage of revenue that goes to players through a salary cap. With the Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire at the end of the year, there's a possibility, if not likelihood, that the owners lock the players out on December 1.

During Sunday night's Little League Classic game between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers, commissioner Rob Manfred joined the broadcast and wasn't exactly reassuring when talking about the possibility that the lockout could drag on well into the 2027 season.

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"We're meeting regularly, which is good," Manfred said during the ESPN broadcast. "Every week, we've had days where we've met with the players. It's early, but we've got a lot of work to do, and we're at it."

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Sounds good, right? Meetings are happening. Conversations are happening. Maybe there's hope. Well, about that.

"Look, our goal is to make a deal. We want to make a deal. We want to play baseball next year. We're planning on playing baseball next year," Manfred said.

"We want," is not "we will." "We're planning" is also not "we will."

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Obviously, the two sides are engaged in active negotiations, and as such, Manfred may not want to weaken his bargaining position by giving too much away. He's also smart enough to know the position baseball is in right now, with attendance and ratings growing and the Dodgers giving the other 29 fanbases a compelling foil.

But it's still a bit disconcerting to hear "want" and "planning" when the future popularity of the sport is at stake. Baseball can't afford a lengthy work stoppage or, God forbid, the cancellation of the 2027 season. Young, exciting players like Crow-Armstrong, Bobby Witt Jr., Konnor Griffin, Paul Skenes, Jacob Misiorowski, Junior Caminero, Jordan Walker, Gunnar Henderson, J.J. Wetherholt and Kevin McGonigle are helping the league build momentum.

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Losing out on a year of development, growth, and excitement is simply not an option. Hopefully Manfred realizes that, public comments aside.

More details about Jed York's arrest in a prostitution sting come to light and begs questions about the 49ers

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:13 -0400

More details continue to pour in about the "engaging in prostitution" arrest charges and subsequent conviction on lesser charges of San Francisco 49ers majority owner Jed York.

York was arrested in his native Ohio on Sunday on one charge of "engaging in prostitution" and another charge of "possessing criminal tools." And while the more salacious charge was downgraded to "disorderly conduct" in a plea deal with the prosecutor, it is that initial charge on which York was arrested and arraigned that sticks in the minds fans, media, everybody.

It's the embarrassing charge that raises eyebrows because York is reportedly worth $500 million and the family fortune is believed to hover around $8.5 billion, but he allegedly tried to enlist the services of a prostitute for $140.

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Did we tell you that York's legal team immediately filed a motion to seal court records?

The motion was denied.

And so here comes the details not in the original OutKick story that have since come to light via reporting:

York responded to an advertisement on Sunday from what police say is a known prostitution website in Columbiana County, Ohio. He allegedly "arranged to have sexual activity with a female in exchange for $140," per police.

The meeting with the prostitute was supposed to happen near the Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community – a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio.

In fact, York had fallen for a police sting by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force and the NFL owner was intercepted by officers when he approached the trailer park.

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York was taken into custody by the East Palestine police.

The mobile home park, by the way, claims it is a victim of circumstances. It's Facebook account posted that Park addresses were not being used in the sting operation, but rather that's where cops happened to catch up to York.

"This news of this arrest in our quiet community is just as shocking to us as to the rest of you," the post reads.

York was taken into custody when he was found in possession of the cell phone that was used to set up the alleged rendezvous with the person he allegedly believed to be a hooker.

The phone in York's possession "was used to arrange the criminal act," according to court records and that is the reason he was also charged with "possessing criminal tools."

York pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor plea deal charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, per court records.

The NFL previously told OutKick that this matter will be reviewed by the league under the Personal Conduct Policy.

In 2014, the NFL updated its conduct policy and specifically warned those beyond the field that it applies to them.

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"It is a privilege to be part of the National Football League," the policy states. "Everyone who is part of the league must refrain from conduct detrimental to the integrity of and public confidence in the NFL. This includes owners, coaches, players, other team employees, game officials, and employees of the league office, NFL Films, NFL Network or any other NFL business."

The policy also leaves little room to question whether York will simply walk away from this incident without a penalty from the league.

"If you are convicted of a crime or subject to a disposition of a criminal proceeding, you are subject to discipline," the policy states. "But even if your conduct does not result in a criminal conviction, if the league finds that you have engaged in conduct [prohibited by the policy], you will be subject to discipline."

York got arrested. He pleaded no contest on two criminal charges. And he has brought negative attention to the NFL.

The 49ers on Monday declined to comment on the York arrest and plea deal, citing the episode is closed.

But this won't be over until the NFL rules.

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And it represents an ongoing set of curious events involving this club.

Coach Kyle Shanahan on July 14 was involved in a head-on crash in Palo Alto, California, when he admittedly dropped his phone, and took his eyes off the road and hands off the wheel of his Tesla.

Shanahan said he had the vehicle's autopilot engaged but hit an oncoming car head on. He was eventually found at fault in the accident. Both the coach and the driver of the other car suffered injuries.

Receiver Brandon Aiyuk was issued a Santa Clara County arrest warrant on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed in June after he posted video of himself driving more than 100 mph near Levi’s Stadium on a road with a 40-mph limit.

As was noted on social media about the team's set of misdemeanor charges recently:

York 2.

Aiyuk 1.

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Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:34:54 -0400

The United States on Monday formally removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move Secretary of State Marco Rubio said eliminates the final major barriers to investment and economic recovery in the country.

Rubio said in a statement that he had authorized the formal rescission after a mandatory 45-day congressional notification period ended.

President Donald Trump had initiated the countdown in July after confirming to Congress that Syria’s government had ceased supporting acts of international terrorism.

"I have also delisted Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT)," Rubio said Monday.

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The actions, he said, represent "another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a path to prosperity."

Rubio said Washington had taken unprecedented steps over the past year to provide sanctions relief to the Syrian people.

He pointed to Trump’s June 2025 executive order, "Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions," which accelerated sanctions relief by terminating the Syria Sanctions Program and the national emergency with respect to Syria while directing reviews of other Syria-related sanctions and terrorist designations.

"These actions were all taken in recognition of the positive actions taken and further commitments by the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa to fully distance Syria from acts of international terrorism," Rubio said of the Syrian government.

Al-Sharaa ousted President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 in an offensive led by HTS rebels. Syria had been on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list since 1979, with the designation in force throughout al-Assad’s rule.

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"In the past year, the Government of Syria has taken significant steps to counterterrorism, to include formally joining the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in November and conducting operations to disrupt the terror networks of ISIS, al-Qa’ida, Hizballah, and Iran-aligned groups," Rubio said.

He added that rescinding Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and HTS’ designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist "eliminates the final major barriers for private-sector investment in Syria and promotes Syria’s economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy."

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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani told Reuters on Aug. 22 that lifting the designation would help restore Syria’s links to the global financial system and encourage investment following nearly 14 years of war.

"There is no longer any obstacle to investment, doing business and rebuilding economic life in Syria," he said.

"Today’s action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said in a statement, adding that it is "in line with President Trump’s promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria."

The governor of the Central Bank of Syria said Monday that lifting Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism is a "historic step that returns it to its natural place within the global economic system."

On Monday, Trump also posted a photo on Truth Social of al-Sharaa and al-Shibani holding his signed June 2025 executive order directing sanctions relief for Syria.

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Cuba, Iran and North Korea remain the three countries designated by Washington as state sponsors of terrorism.

Trump admin eyes historic mass visa revocation targeting up to 200K asylum seekers: report

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:17:47 -0400

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke business and tourist visas held by as many as 200,000 foreigners who have applied for asylum in the U.S.

The State Department is expected to announce the sweeping action in the coming weeks, The Associated Press reported, citing internal documents and two U.S. officials.

The effort would target B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreigners who later sought asylum. If carried out, the move would mark the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and could face legal challenges, according to the outlet.

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"We are coordinating with DHS to identify and revoke the nonimmigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently," State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said in a statement.

Pigott did not confirm how many people could be affected, saying the revocations would occur on a "rolling basis" and the total remained "dynamic," according to the AP.

The move would not automatically lead to immediate deportations.

Foreigners with pending asylum cases would generally be reclassified but would lose their status as business or tourist travelers, officials told the AP.

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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said Monday that asylum should not be used to bypass immigration laws.

"People in the US and all over the world are fed up with bogus asylum claims," Landau wrote on X. "Asylum isn’t supposed to be a loophole to circumvent immigration law."

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B1 visas are typically issued for business travel, while B2 visas cover tourism, family visits and medical care. Currently, applicants must demonstrate that they plan to return to their home countries.

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The potential revocations come as the Trump administration cracks down on what it considers abuse of the immigration system. The State Department has revoked roughly 175,000 visas over the past 18 months, according to The Associated Press.

The State Department could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Ex-NBA player tells Laura Ingraham why WNBA can't ban him: 'I identify as a woman'

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:15:17 -0400

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom joined Laura Ingraham on "The Ingraham Angle" Monday night to set the record straight following his chaotic courtside ejection from Sunday's Indiana Fever-Chicago Sky matchup.

Freedom was escorted out of Wintrust Arena late in the third quarter after Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud unleashed an explicit, profanity-laced tirade against him after simply celebrating a 3-pointer by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.

Freedom, who sat baseline wearing a shirt defining "woman" as an "adult human female," explained to Ingraham that he attended purely out of love for basketball and to back Cunningham, an athlete who has faced relentless backlash for defending female sports.

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But after Freedom put his hands up following a made bucket, Cloud immediately confronted him with personal insults, mocking and screaming that Cunningham was "not going to sleep" with him.

"I actually loved the game and enjoyed the game," Freedom told Ingraham.

"This is my passion... first half I watched the game; it was an amazing time. They put Sophie Cunningham in. I remember around the last three-minute mark she shot the ball and I put my hand in the air to celebrate it. Then Natasha Cloud saw that. Literally the next possession, (Cloud) came back and yelled at me, '(Sophie Cunningham) is not going to sleep with you.'"

Freedom admitted the outburst left him stunned.

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"I'm just confused at that point," Freedom said. "I'm here to protect women and support Sophie Cunningham."

Cloud escalated the confrontation with a slew of F-bombs in front of a section filled with young children, Kanter noted.

"The next possession, (Cloud) started to yell and cuss at me," Freedom said.

"I was like, there are so many kids in those stands. There are so many teenagers... a lot of F-bombs. She started to come toward me and I literally got up... I'm like, what did I do? She should be the one to be thrown out of the game."

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Instead of penalizing Cloud for charging at Enes and dropping vulgarities, arena security escorted Freedom out of the building.

Enes’ shirt has apparently become kryptonite for a WNBA still unable to answer the most basic question in women’s sports.

What is a woman?

"I'm shocked it's a controversial topic nowadays, but it is," Freedom noted.

After Enes' appearance on Sunday, the league sneakily drew a line in the sand, telling media outlets like Front Office Sports that Kanter Freedom will not be eligible to get drafted into the WNBA.

He reminded them of their loose standard of what a woman is.

"I am a woman. I should be allowed to play," Kanter told Ingraham. "Article 13 Section 1 says if you identify as a woman, then you are allowed to play. I identify as a woman, so yes I can play."

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"They're terrified because I might actually get drafted next year."

Enes' primetime appearance comes as former NBA pick Royce White warned the WNBA will likely attempt to ban Freedom from future games to protect themselves on a PR level and dodge further scrutiny over its gender policies.

While Fever head coach Stephanie White tried to play media gatekeeper postgame by labeling the chaos a mere "social media thing," Freedom's interview proves the opposite.

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John Harbaugh calls it 'reasonable to assume' Malik Nabers will be available for Giants in Week 1 vs Cowboys

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:06:02 -0400

Malik Nabers has shocked many New York Giants fans in training camp with just how great he looks on the gridiron with his teammates after an offseason shrouded in mystery and doubt about whether he’d be ready for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football."

Now, after practicing without a red non-contact jersey Monday, head coach John Harbaugh gave yet another encouraging update on the Giants 2024 first-round pick that points in the right direction for his availability to start the season.

Harbaugh told reporters Monday that it is "reasonable to assume" Nabers is trending toward being available right out the gate for the Giants, which is an incredible sign for the wide receiver who tore his right ACL and had meniscus damage in Week 4 last season.

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"Probably moving the best we’ve seen him look," Harbaugh said about Nabers, as he wore a regular white jersey alongside his fellow receivers during 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 reps on Monday.

In fact, Harbaugh believes that "very reasonable" contact with defenders during practice is something he’d be fine seeing Nabers go through.

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"Those are all kind of things that you can assume," Harbaugh said when asked about Nabers in terms of Week 1 availability. "It’s just based on watching the guy practice. The only thing I know more than you guys know is what the docs and the trainers tell me, as far as his rehab. And that’s doing well. He’s doing really well with that. He’s strong. He’s in a good place."

It wasn’t a fully padded practice for the Giants, but Nabers has been spotted wearing the red non-contact uniform for quite a bit now.

Seeing Nabers not wearing the non-contact jersey, though, is exactly what Harbaugh had planned for the team’s top pass-catching option. He noted not wanting to see Nabers go from no contact to 100% to start the season.

And for Nabers himself, he said last week "my soul has been dead for so long," hinting at how badly he’s wanted to get back on the field and do what he loves. He also noted the "dog" in him is starting to wake up, and he’s only been trending in an upward trajectory since that first training camp practice surprised fans with just how well he was moving in and out of his routes.

Now, it shouldn’t be expected that Nabers gets time in the Giants’ final preseason game against the New York Jets this week. The teams won’t be holding any joint practices either, so Nabers’ journey to Week 1 availability will have to continue against his teammates.

But the build is there, and the LSU product continues to check boxes in his new head coach’s head.

"I thought he looked good. Look at the tape later, but he was moving well. …It was a good practice for him today," Harbaugh said.

Nabers and quarterback Jaxson Dart have developed quite the chemistry already, but the Giants’ 2025 draft choice out of Ole Miss only had one quarter with Nabers during his first career start before the devastating knee injury.

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Giants fans are itching to see what Dart, who had 24 total touchdowns in 14 games last season, and Nabers, who had 1,204 yards in 15 games his rookie year in 2024, can do across a full 17-game slate.

The Giants will take on the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 13 in a primetime matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Utah teen charged with killing mother, 8-year-old brother as mystery of final hours unravels: police

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:01:16 -0400

A 17-year-old Utah boy is accused of killing his mother and 8-year-old half-brother after prosecutors say a masked figure matching his build was caught on camera roaming the neighborhood in the hours after a late-night shooting.

Saratoga Springs police arrested the teen on Aug. 14 after a 17-month investigation involving dozens of search warrants, hundreds of pieces of evidence and extensive forensic testing, the department said.

The teen was booked into juvenile detention after detectives screened two counts of first-degree murder with the Utah County Attorney’s Office, police said.

Prosecutors later charged him in juvenile court with two counts of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice, according to charging documents obtained by KSL.

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The state said it intends to seek to move the case to adult district court, the outlet reported. The teen’s identity has not been released because he is a juvenile.

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Police responded to a medical-assist call at the family’s home on Willowbrook Lane on March 28, 2025, and found Jessica Orton Lyman, 44, and Eli Painter, 8, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save them, both died, police said.

The victims’ remains were discovered after Lyman’s teenage daughter returned home the next morning, KSL reported.

A neighboring home-surveillance camera allegedly captured an argument around 11:30 p.m. the night before the victims were found, with voices investigators believe belonged to the teen and the victims.

Near midnight, a woman’s voice consistent with Lyman’s could be heard shouting, "What are you doing?!" Less than two minutes later, three gunshots were heard, one, followed by a brief pause, then two in rapid succession, according to the charging documents.

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The teen later told investigators that he and his mother had argued that night, KSL reported.

Additional home-surveillance video allegedly showed a masked figure walking through the neighborhood between 2:34 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. on March 28.

Prosecutors said the person was consistent with the teen’s height and build, and that the mask and some clothing appeared consistent with items he had worn. The person’s route and gaps in the video suggested the weapon could have been discarded in several places, including the nearby Jordan River, according to the charging documents.

FBI and Saratoga Springs police dive teams later searched the river and surrounding banks for evidence. Police had previously said they had not recovered firearms in the investigation other than two BB guns found in the teen’s room, KSL reported.

The charging documents also allege investigators found gunshot residue on multiple clothing items, including clothes the teen wore the morning the victims were discovered. His DNA was allegedly found beneath one victim’s fingernails and on the waistband of shorts Lyman was wearing when she died, according to KSL.

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A warrant unsealed last year detailed a search of the teen’s room, where detectives allegedly found handwritten notes mentioning "serology," "DNA" and "firearm testing." Another note read, "This is a murder story," KSL reported.

Police said the home was immediately secured as a crime scene and investigators began the extensive work of documenting the scene, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and pursuing leads.

Over the next 17 months, detectives executed dozens of search warrants, collected hundreds of items of evidence and reviewed extensive video, records and other information, police said.

Numerous pieces of evidence were submitted to forensic laboratories, and some examinations required significant time before investigators could take additional steps, according to the department.

"As additional evidence and forensic results became available, detectives continued to evaluate and corroborate the information developed throughout the investigation," Saratoga Springs Police Chief Andrew Burton said following the arrest.

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"Most recently, the examination of additional evidence, combined with the totality of the investigative work conducted over the past 17 months, placed our detectives in a position to identify a suspect and establish probable cause for an arrest."

The FBI, Utah State Crime Laboratory, West Jordan Police Department and Utah County Sheriff’s Office Evidence Team assisted in the case, police said.

The department said its work is not finished, and that investigators continue to conduct follow-up interviews and analyze additional information.

The arrest came after Lyman and Eli’s relatives spent more than a year publicly pleading for answers.

"Not a day has passed without feeling the weight of this loss. Our family is forever changed," the Orton family said in a March statement released as the one-year anniversary of the killings approached.

"We miss Jessica and Eli every moment — their laughter, their light, and the love they brought into our lives."

The family said at the time that it knew evidence was still being processed and urged anyone with information to come forward.

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Following the arrest, the Orton family said it was grateful to the agencies that worked on the case but stressed that no prosecution could undo the loss.

"Today’s arrest marks an important step toward justice for our daughter and sister, Jessica Orton Lyman, and our grandson and nephew, Eli Painter," the family said in a statement released through police.

The family said it expects the person responsible to be held "fully accountable for their actions, without excuse, exception, or leniency."

Jason Painter, a family member of both victims, said Lyman was "a devoted mother whose strength and love touched everyone around her," while Eli was "a bright, loving little man whose laughter and curiosity brought joy to everyone who knew him."

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"They were so much more than the tragedy that took them," Painter said. "Their lives were filled with love, and they deserved many more years together."

The families said they will continue to honor Jessica and Eli by remembering "the love they shared, the lives they lived, and the legacy they leave behind, not just how they were taken."

Fox News Digital reached out to the Utah County Attorney’s Office for additional comment.

Sydney Sweeney tells Tom Cruise to 'watch out' after strapping herself to top of airplane

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:39:37 -0400

Sydney Sweeney is telling Tom Cruise to "watch out" after she strapped herself to the top of an airplane.

On Monday, Sweeney uploaded a video of herself holding a GoPro camera and on top of a moving airplane. The "Euphoria" star showed the single-engine plane flipping upside down several times while she was attached to it.

"watch out tom cruise," Sweeney captioned the post.

Sweeney was in casual leggings and a navy crew neck, with her hair styled in pigtail braids as she remained calm during the airplane's crazy maneuvers.

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After making a joke to Cruise, one of Hollywood's most famous stuntmen, the official Top Gun Instagram account commented on Sweeney's Instagram post: "Feel the need for speed🔥👏✈️."

Just a few days prior to sharing the video, Sweeney shed some light into her summer, which has mostly been spent with her boyfriend, Scooter Braun.

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Sweeney took to Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 22, and captioned her post, "Camp '26," alongside a superhero emoji.

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Sweeney channeled iconic "Wonder Woman" actress Lynda Carter as she and Braun turned a lakeside escape into a superhero-themed affair. The Instagram carousel offered a peek at the couple's summer getaway, with Sweeney posing in a Wonder Woman-inspired corset costume and coordinating headband alongside Braun in his Superman getup.

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In one video, Sweeney, 28, balanced on an inflatable water obstacle course as Braun, 45, rode a jet ski nearby. Other snapshots showed the couple swimming, soaking up the sun and singing karaoke.

Sweeney and Braun first sparked romance rumors in 2025 after reportedly first meeting at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding. Sweeney confirmed their relationship in April 2026 by sharing a photo of Braun embracing her on Instagram.

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Teen hiker's disappearance ends in tragedy at national park with key question remaining

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:30:29 -0400

An eight-day search in a remote national park for a missing person has yielded a tragic outcome for a desperate family.

An 18-year-old Australian hiker was found dead in dense bushland, authorities said. Lily Hooper, a teenager from Oakdale, southwest of Sydney, had set out for a hike in the park, according to SBS News, a public broadcaster in Australia — and went missing on Aug. 12.

A body believed to be Hooper's was found in bushland in Nattai National Park, which New South Wales Police described as about 37 miles northwest of the town of Mittagong.

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Authorities have not determined or released a cause of death.

The outlet reported that Hooper's car was found at the Bonnum Pic trailhead the same night she went missing.

The week-long search ended Thursday morning when "the body of a woman was located in bushland," said NSW Police.

"While yet to be formally identified, the body is believed to be that of the 18-year-old woman," police said late last week, adding that a report would be prepared for the coroner.

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A volunteer located the body at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday — but a communication breakdown initially led the young woman's family to believe she had been found alive, said New South Wales Police Assistant Commissioner Joseph Cassar.

"[The family] were [given] initial information [that] the searchers believed she was alive, and that's what was communicated," Cassar told reporters.

"Within eight to 10 minutes we were able to give them an update, which was a more accurate account," he added.

Hooper's death drew commentary from Australia's top political leaders and even prompted a moment of silence in Parliament.

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"The tragedy of a parent losing a young one ... is an unspeakable tragedy," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, per SBS News. "Lily had so much more to offer the world."

Fox News Digital reached out to New South Wales Police for additional comment.

Jim Hooper, the father of Lily Hooper, praised emergency workers for their diligent efforts to find his daughter and forgave police and all involved for the apparent communication mix-up that she'd been found alive, according to 7NEWS Australia.

"Their hearts and their efforts — I couldn't knock it," he said.

Nattai National Park is known for its rugged hiking, sandstone cliffs and vast bushland, according to the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service.

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The agency separately warns hikers that cliff edges can be unstable or obscured by vegetation, conditions can change rapidly — and many national parks have limited cellphone coverage.

Officials recommend that hikers carry personal locator beacons when venturing into remote areas.

"Many national parks in NSW don't have mobile phone coverage," the website states.

"If you're planning a walk in a remote area, bring a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) as an added safety precaution."

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Hooper's death is the latest in a string of fatal hiking and climbing incidents in recent months.

This month, accomplished rock climber Jake Whisenant, 30, died in an accident in California's Sierra Nevada.

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Whisenant was killed in a fall at Sequoia National Park on Aug. 3, suffering blunt-force trauma injuries, authorities told Fox News Digital.

In June, an 18-year-old hiker died after experiencing heat-related symptoms while hiking the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trail.

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The eight-day search for Lily Hooper in Australia involved about 1,000 people, the BBC reported.

Ole Miss had FBI agent sweep football facility for bugs after Lane Kiffin left for LSU

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:59:15 -0400

Would it be shocking to learn that Ole Miss officials had someone with FBI ties help check its football facility in the days following Lane Kiffin’s departure for LSU?

Sure, if college athletics were operating in anything resembling normal times.

But with former NFL players now finding paths back to college football and Congress debating legislation that could limit coaches from leaving during a season, almost nothing feels too absurd anymore.

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Walker Jones, the executive director of Ole Miss’ NIL collective, recently appeared on the "Assorted Crackers" podcast — yes, that is the name — to discuss the madness surrounding Kiffin’s exit for LSU.

During a conversation about coaches who were contractually tied to both Ole Miss and LSU, Jones revealed an unreported detail from the days leading up to the Rebels’ College Football Playoff appearance without Kiffin.

Technically, the FBI was involved.

"We actually had the FBI come through and walk the building for bugs and for everything," Walker Jones told 'Assorted Crackers'". "We knew kind of what was in Baton Rouge, and we knew how they operated. I remember getting on my knees and looking underneath the desk, like checking for, 'Is there some sort of bug in my office?'"

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So, did Ole Miss bring in federal agents to sweep its facility for listening devices, straight out of a Jason Bourne movie?

Well, not exactly. But, yes there was a search.

Pete Golding did not deny that the FBI conducted a sweep

On Monday, while Kiffin was fielding questions in Baton Rouge about LSU adding former NFL players to its roster, the questions in Oxford were a bit different.

What exactly happened with that FBI search of the Ole Miss football facility?

Head coach Pete Golding did not deny that a sweep occurred, though he offered an explanation that made far more sense than the image of agents descending on the Manning Center with bug detectors.

"Any bowl game, playoff system, obviously you're gonna up security," Golding told reporters. I'm not sure there was a hiring process of here we go with the FBI. I do think we probably have a current player whose dad just so happens to work for the FBI and that lives in town. There was no measure to go 'oh my gosh, come in from that standpoint'.

"Obviously any time you get into that playoff system and you got guys going from this building to other places (LSU), you want to make sure it's secure for your players. The video access, everything else you're doing regardless where you're at....No, there was no hiring process of 'let's get the FBI in here, holy cow, they start looking around'. It wasn’t anything like that."

When Kiffin left Ole Miss for LSU, he took multiple assistants with him to Baton Rouge. During the chaotic stretch before Ole Miss played Tulane in the College Football Playoff, some coaches were traveling back and forth between Baton Rouge and Oxford.

Kiffin was also expected to target multiple Ole Miss players once the Rebels’ season ended, including Kewan Lacy and Trinidad Chambliss.

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Add in the growing paranoia across college athletics about practice footage and other team materials being illegally accessed through video databases, and it is not hard to understand why Ole Miss took extra precautions.

Shouldn’t be surprised by any of the shenanigans involving Ole Miss and LSU

One of the most chaotic times in recent college athletics memory will one day turn into a movie that will have the feel of a spy-thriller directed by Michael Bay.

Just days before the season begins, coaches are explaining why former NFL players belong back on college rosters. The NCAA is spending what feels like every day in a courtroom. Congress is still being asked to fix a system that has become nearly impossible to govern.

And on Sept. 19, 2025, Ole Miss and LSU will meet in Oxford in a game that already feels destined to become one of the most entertaining weekends of the season.

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Between talk of "basket-weaving" classes at Ole Miss, Kiffin’s recruiting comments, eligibility lawsuits, Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby saga and endless congressional debates, college football needs actual games back in a hurry.

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Still, who doesn’t enjoy a good FBI story in college athletics?

Well, perhaps Will Wade — or the folks at Michigan.

Putin ‘panicked’ as defiant Ukraine marks Independence Day under Russian bombardment

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:53:40 -0400

Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day on Monday under the shadow of continued Russian attacks, with one regional security expert arguing that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "panicked" as Ukrainian forces strike deeper inside Russia.

The anniversary, commemorating Ukraine's Aug. 24, 1991, declaration of independence from the Soviet Union, came amid intensified Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure and heightened security concerns after Ukraine's Security Service warned of possible terrorist attacks ahead of the holiday.

European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for Independence Day events in a show of support as the war grinds on. Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine wants peace but is not prepared to surrender to Moscow's demands.

A Russian drone strike Friday on a packed shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Zelenskyy’s hometown, killed at least 16 people and injured 130, according to The Associated Press.

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Putin has warned that Ukrainian strikes on Russian economic targets open a "Pandora’s box," while Kyiv maintains deep strikes are vital to disrupting Moscow’s logistics.

Ukraine has targeted Russian economic infrastructure, including warehouses belonging to online retailers Wildberries and Ozon.

"The war with Russia has seen a lot of advances for the Ukrainians over this year," former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Carrie Filipetti, now executive director of the Vandenberg Coalition, told Fox News Digital.

"They've recently been able to actually penetrate much deeper into Russian territory, including close to Moscow and St. Petersburg."

"Their success on the military front has now resulted in the Russians getting panicked and starting to attack more inside Ukraine and what they're really trying to do is weaken their will and capabilities," Filipetti said, adding that Putin "gets very anxious when he's put in a corner."

"What we're seeing is these sorts of gasps at trying to retain some kind of control," Filipetti added. "This is why he recently targeted a shopping mall inside Ukrainian territory. He is not focused on targeting military assets. He is really focused on trying to defeat the will of Ukrainians by attacking them."

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Filipetti warned the targeting of civilian areas created heightened security risks as Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day, more than four years into Russia's full-scale invasion.

Several European leaders traveled to Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day events, including European Council President António Costa and leaders from Finland, Lithuania, Norway, Denmark, Estonia and Latvia.

Filipetti said the high-level participation underscored continued international support for Ukraine.

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"Independence Day is a really important moment for the allies of the Ukrainians to really show that we are not losing steam, that we continue to support their operations, to continue to support their sovereignty," Filipetti said. "But anytime there's massive public gatherings, particularly to demonstrate patriotism and support for the Ukrainian state, it increases the security risk."

Ukrainian authorities urged citizens to stay vigilant on public transport and guard against potential sabotage or sharing media that could reveal military positions, as well as possible attacks, Ukrainian News reported.

"They should be particularly mindful about sharing any videos or photographs that could betray the locations of some of their frontline soldiers," Filipetti warned.

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Monday's holiday came after a lethal exchange of drone and missile strikes. Ukrainian officials reported at least seven deaths from Russian attacks, while a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Krasnodar region killed three, according to Russian officials, The Associated Press reported.

"The Russians really want to bleed the Ukrainians of people, equipment, and will before the Russians are bled of those same three things," Filipetti said. "And what we've seen over the course of this year is almost no territorial gains on behalf of the Russians."

They are losing more soldiers each month than they can recruit, forcing them to rely on North Korean, Cuban and other foreign fighters to fill the gap, Filipetti added.

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"Remember, Putin thought that this was going to be a special military operation that was going to last a matter of weeks," Filipetti said.

Ultimately, she emphasized that Ukraine's resolve delivers a firm deterrent beyond Moscow.

"It sends a message to the Russians that any invasion of sovereign territory, like their invasion of Ukraine, is going to create more consequences for them," Filipetti said. "We are not losing steam, and we continue to support their operations, to continue to support their sovereignty."

Filipetti said it also sends an important message to other American adversaries like China.

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"These adversaries of the United States really learned from how the United States handles conflicts in other theaters. It's really important that our adversaries of China, Russia, Iran, and others understand that if they invade another country unilaterally, there are going to be consequences, not rewards."

'National Treasure' director predicts upcoming third film won't be able to 'ignore' politics

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:41:55 -0400

"National Treasure" director Jon Turteltaub suggested Friday that politics was a factor in delaying the third film in the Nicolas Cage-led franchise and predicted the issue would be addressed in the new sequel.

During a live recording of the "National Treasure Hunt" podcast in Philadelphia, Turteltaub confirmed to an audience that "National Treasure 3" was "finally real" with a finished script approved by him and Disney.

The original film, "National Treasure," came out in 2004 with its sequel, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets," premiering three years later in 2007. Both were directed by Turteltaub.

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While discussing the gap between the second and third films, Turteltaub said that the growing political climate in the country made it difficult to keep working on the historical fiction film series, citing an interaction with former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

"He, like others, were surprised that Democrats made that movie because Democrats can’t be patriots," Turteltaub said, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "That’s the thought and it just got worse. And on the Democrats’ side: ‘Oh, Republicans, they just want to keep stuff to themselves, they hate everybody, they want to kill everyone, and blah blah blah.'"

Though he did not offer many details about the third film, Turteltaub predicted that it would inevitably have to address modern politics.

"We have to be very careful, but I don’t feel we are allowed to ignore it," Turteltaub said. "I think we have to include that idea in the story somehow without making someone feel put off."

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Fox News Digital reached out to Disney for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Turteltaub and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have hinted at the production of a third film starring Cage for years, though production has yet to take place. Even on the podcast, Turteltaub joked "things could happen" in the meantime.

"Now, it’s Hollywood real, meaning things could happen. Nic gets hit by a bus, there’s no 'National Treasure 3.' If I get hit by a bus, there’s probably a 'National Treasure 3.' Welcome to Hollywood," Turteltaub said.

In a comment to Fox News Digital, film critic Christian Toto, the founder and editor of Hollywood in Toto, said that it made sense for Hollywood to tackle another older franchise for nostalgia but expressed disappointment in the idea of addressing politics.

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"It sounds like Turteltaub, a veteran Hollywood director who isn't known for his political views, was accurately assessing how Hollywood views patriotism and the political divide," Toto said. "It's actually a sad sign of the times — a franchise about U.S. history is now seen as problematic or challenging, when it should be nothing of the kind."

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"A franchise like this would be best served staying apolitical, and the director's comments suggest a way to thread the needle between acknowledging our political chasm and moving forward with a fresh new story," he added. "Heck, if that delicate balance works, it might be the biggest film in the franchise."

Kacey Musgraves divides fans with immigrant children’s plea, faces boycott calls to ‘shut up and sing’

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:41:36 -0400

Kacey Musgraves is facing backlash after asking fans to donate to an immigrant children’s rights group as her birthday wish while kicking off her "Middle of Nowhere" tour.

On Friday, the country music star marked her 38th birthday on the opening night of her tour at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. At one point, Musgraves paused her show and urged concertgoers to contribute to the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights.

"It’s a wonderful organization, and they help give aid — legal aid — and money to children whose parents have been deported unfairly," Musgraves said. "It’s not a political thing. It’s just, these kids need help."

She continued, "They have no guidance and no way to get through this thing without their homebase or their parents. So anyway, 50 cents, whatever the hell, I don't know, whatever you want to do but that would mean a lot to me."

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"If you don't want to, that's totally fine too," Musgraves added.

The eight-time Grammy Award winner's appeal was immediately met with applause and cheers from the crowd in Chicago. However, Musgraves' request drew a divided response online, including criticism from conservative political commentators.

"What is an unfair deportation?" Tomi Lahren, host of Outkick's "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless" podcast, wrote on X alongside a video of Musgraves' birthday request.

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"Kacey Musgraves stopped her concert to ask the audience to donate money for legal aid to kids whose parents have been deported ‘unfairly.’ How about donating money the help kids who's parents have been killed by illegal immigrants! What happened to the country music industry?" conservative influencer Vince Langman commented.

"Another TRAITOROUS woman who wants nothing more than to see our country fall," an X user chimed in.

"Shut up and sing Kasey (sic)!! Why do musicians think they Can draw a line in the sand? You alienate 50% of your audience," another commented.

Some critics declared that they would no longer support Musgraves and called for a boycott of her music and concerts.

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"You just earned yourself a big ol’ boycott, you traitor," one detractor wrote. "Illegal aliens and their kids don’t deserve our patronage and neither do you!"

"I’m deporting Musgraves from all my music playlists," another X user commented.

Other social media users argued that Musgraves should donate her own money rather than ask fans to contribute.

"Kacey Musgraves is worth $15 million. Yet she’s asking fans who already paid $150 to $350 for tickets to donate to support the children of illegal aliens," one social media user commented. "If she cares that much, she can fund it herself and let them live in one of her multi-million-dollar mansions."

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"Everyone she is speaking too (sic) gave her their money when they bought tickets," another added. "She did not give the audience money. So now she has the money, shouldn't she donate to whatever cause she wants? She is actually on stage at a show that the audience had to pay to get admission to and now she is asking for more of their money. That's rude."

However, some of the "Dry Spell" singer's fans defended her on social media and praised her for speaking out on behalf of immigrant children.

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"Love this. 'It's not a political thing. It's just, these kids need help.' Exactly. More artists doing this please," one fan wrote on X.

"In all fairness, the kids didn’t do anything wrong," another wrote. "I don’t believe their parents were wrongfully deported, but I equally believe that their children, if retained in the United States by law, should be taken care of. We’re not f------ animals!"

"No boycott here!" an X user declared.

"Helping children caught in difficult circumstances is a worthy cause," one commenter argued. "At the same time, immigration enforcement and whether a deportation was lawful or justified are matters for the courts and policymakers not concert stages."

Fox News Digital has reached out to Musgraves' representatives for comment.

Meanwhile, Musgraves stood by her remarks on social media, taking to her Instagram Story to upload a post that read, "Kinda chic when kids don't face immigration court alone."

The singer also reposted a message shared by the Young Center's Instagram page, in which the organization expressed its gratitude to her.

"Thank you," the nonprofit wrote. "We appreciate your support of our work and mission to see unaccompanied immigrant children safe, free, and with their families."

Based in Chicago, the Young Center describes its work as pairing volunteers with attorneys and social workers to advocate for unaccompanied and separated immigrant children in government custody. Its website lists family unity, release from custody, fair proceedings and children's best interests among its priorities.

The nonprofit reported serving 1,975 children from 53 countries in 2024 and opening 1,388 new cases. Its 2025 annual report said children's average detention time increased from 30 to 198 days and requests for assistance from detained parents quadrupled from 2024.

Friday’s appeal extended Musgraves’ support for the charity. In April, resale platform Depop announced that 20 pieces from her wardrobe, including clothing from music videos and tours, would be sold in capsule drops. Women's Wear Daily reported that all proceeds would benefit the Young Center.

In announcing the sale, Musgraves described the beneficiary without discussing immigration enforcement.

"I also adore the fact that the sales are supporting a really beautiful cause," Musgraves said.

Musgraves also invited three brothers, ages 18, 14 and 12, to open three Texas shows in May after their family was released from ICE custody. The mariachi performers' family said they entered through the now-defunct CBP One appointment system in 2023 and sought asylum after fleeing violence in Mexico, KSAT reported.

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DHS said the family entered illegally and had been released into the country by the Biden administration. Responding to the family’s detention, DHS said federal law required custody while its immigration claims were heard.

"The law requires illegal aliens who show up at a port of entry without valid entry to be detained while all their claims are heard. You can look it up in the statute," a DHS spokesperson told KSAT. "Unlike the previous administration, the Trump administration is not going to ignore the rule of law."

Musgraves' latest remarks came as ICE enforcement reached record levels. Federal sources told Fox News Digital that agents made about 51,000 immigration arrests in July, topping the previous record of roughly 43,000 in June.

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"Every day, the brave men and women of ICE are arresting and DEPORTING dangerous criminal illegal aliens, including gang members, from our country," DHS said.

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The Chicago concert launched Musgraves’ North American arena tour, with Midland as the opening act. Official tour listings showed dates continuing through October.

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Trump scores Supreme Court win on mail-in voting restrictions before midterms

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:13:42 -0400

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a victory on Monday, allowing it to enforce President Donald Trump’s "election integrity" executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms.

The high court lifted an injunction that had blocked the order in 23 states that challenged it after the administration appealed in July.

The U.S. Postal Service and Justice Department said they would immediately implement the revised mail-ballot restrictions after the ruling.

Most immediately, the ruling clears the path for the U.S. Postal Service to check its distribution of mail-in ballots against a list of citizens maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. But it’s also a significant political victory for the Trump administration as it has advocated against the widespread use of mail-in-voting, citing what it believes is a heightened vulnerability to tampering and voter fraud.

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Most recently, Trump slammed what he called a suspiciously high volume of mail-in-ballots cast for Cynthia Raman in the 2026 LA mayoral race primaries.

"You know, they don’t have voting booths; everything’s by mail. I don’t think a Republican can win in California unless you pass the Save America Act," Trump told Fox News, referring to GOP legislation to narrow the scope of mail-in voting and voter-ID requirements.

"They’re going to have to get rid of mail-in voting."

Like many onlooking conservatives, Trump pointed out that, after election night, the vast majority of Democratic votes had been for Nithya Raman, creating a delayed outpouring of support.

Fox News Digital has not reviewed any particular case of election fraud tied to the LA mayoral race.

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Even so, Trump’s original executive order looked to eliminate any ambiguity. Titled "Preserving and protecting the integrity of American elections," it directed federal agencies to compile citizenship-based lists of eligible voters and ordered the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail-in ballots only to people appearing on those approved lists.

"Several Federal laws, including 18 U.S.C. 1015 and 611, prohibit foreign nationals from registering to vote or voting in Federal elections. Yet States fail adequately to vet voters’ citizenship, and, in recent years, the Department of Justice has failed to prioritize and devote sufficient resources for enforcement of these provisions," the executive order reads.

Where critics of the order saw a federal effort to dictate the terms of state-run elections, the court on Monday sided with the administration, stating that the way the executive order was made put requirements only on federal agencies.

In essence, the order didn’t put any new requirements on the states themselves.

"[It] directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to take appropriate action to create and distribute State Citizenship Lists. This provision is an internal directive from the President to a subordinate. It imposes no obligations on the States, so they ‘suffer no concrete harm from’ it, and without concrete harm, there is no standing," the court wrote.

Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.

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Notably, the court stipulated that the ruling narrowly addresses the injunction that had prevented its implementation and does not speak to the lawfulness of the order itself. Further legal challenges against the order may still come down the road.

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This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer worth the price | Bobby Burack

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:20:25 -0400

You may have received an email over the past week about renewing or adding NFL Sunday Ticket, YouTube's exclusive package for out-of-market NFL games.

You may also have noticed the price. It is expensive. And each year, the NFL further reduces the package's value by expanding its national windows.

Let us explain.

Sunday Ticket does not include nationally televised games or games available in your local market. Subscribers do not receive Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, or Monday Night Football. Nor does the package include the three or four games available locally across Fox and CBS during the 1 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. ET windows.

For example, viewers in Michigan cannot watch Lions games on Sunday Ticket because those games air locally on Fox or CBS.

We agree. The NFL's television schedule is unnecessarily complicated. And it's getting worse.

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Netflix will carry five games this season: 49ers-Rams from Australia in Week 1 on Thursday night, the first Thanksgiving Eve matchup between the Packers and Rams, two Christmas Day games, and an unannounced Saturday game later in the season.

Yes, Thanksgiving Eve means the NFL will play on a Wednesday. And because Netflix will air a Thursday night game in Week 1, NBC will move its Patriots-Seahawks season opener also to a Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.

The NFL will then play four Friday games: Packers-Bears and Bills-Broncos on Netflix, Rams-Seahawks on Fox on Christmas Day, and Broncos-Steelers on Amazon Prime on Black Friday.

In total, the NFL will play six games on Wednesdays and Fridays this season, two days it long avoided (in part because of legal restrictions).

Further, nine of the league's 18 weeks will include an international game, most of which will air on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET.

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What does this have to do with Sunday Ticket?

Each time the NFL sells a new national window to a broadcaster, it removes a game that otherwise would have been part of the Sunday early or late-afternoon slate.

The result is fewer games on Sunday Ticket, but for a higher price.

YouTube lists the standard price for 2026-27 Sunday Ticket at $480. Subscribers can divide the cost into eight $60 monthly payments, but they must eventually pay in full. You cannot subscribe and unsubscribe by the month.

Most users can purchase it for less. The $480 price is misleading. It largely exists so the NFL can market lower prices as discounts.

New users can currently sign up for $240 a year. Most returning subscribers can renew for $336. YouTube TV subscribers can purchase the package for $234, though they must maintain their YouTube TV subscription throughout the NFL season.

Teachers, military members, veterans, first responders and medical workers can purchase Sunday Ticket for $198 per year through ID.me. Eligible students can get it for $119, though they can stream on only one device.

The price varies by subscriber. Still, Sunday Ticket lasts just four months. At any of those prices, it remains one of the most expensive streaming subscriptions available.

And because of the scheduling changes cited above, the number of games no longer justifies the cost. Again, most of the week's best matchups will air elsewhere.

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At this point, Sunday Ticket might be most appealing for fans who live outside the market of their favorite team.

Then again, it may still depend on the team for which you root.

The following teams have no traditional primetime games scheduled this season (this could change with late-season flexing): Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, and Las Vegas Raiders have no traditional primetime games scheduled this season.

Sunday Ticket is the only way for fans of those teams to watch them weekly from a a different state.

By contrast, the Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers each have at least six primetime games. In addition, Fox and CBS will likely feature them heavily in the 1 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. windows available to most of the country (so long as the local team is not airing at the same time on the same channel).

In sum, a Chiefs fan in North Carolina likely won't need Sunday Ticket to watch their team most weeks, a Titans fan in Arizona will.

The NFL got greedy. Sunday Ticket's diminished value is a consequence. And as the league continues to expand its national windows, demand for the package will decline.

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Unless, of course, the NFL lowers the price.

North Carolina doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:43 -0400

A North Carolina doctor was arrested Aug. 22 after he allegedly fired into a Jeep during an interstate road rage incident, wounding two sisters, ages 12 and 20, according to Virginia State Police.

Dr. Richard Thomas Arriviello, 61, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was driving north on Interstate 77 in his Mercedes-Benz around 8:50 a.m. when gunfire erupted about three miles north of the North Carolina-Virginia state line.

State police said in a press release that Arriviello fired into the moving Jeep, striking both sisters in the legs.

Both victims were airlifted to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to police.

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Arriviello then fled in his Mercedes-Benz, police said.

Troopers spotted and stopped the Mercedes-Benz about 15 miles away and took Arriviello into custody.

Arriviello faces several felony charges, including malicious shooting into an occupied vehicle, maliciously causing bodily harm to another with intent to maim and use of a firearm while committing a felony.

Arriviello remains jailed without bond at the New River Valley Regional Jail, officials told Fox News Digital. He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 29.

State police have not said what led to the alleged road rage encounter or whether investigators recovered a firearm from Arriviello’s Mercedes-Benz.

The Jeep’s driver was also cited for reckless driving, but authorities did not identify the driver.

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North Carolina Medical Board records show Arriviello has been licensed as an emergency medicine physician in the state since 2010 and has no public disciplinary actions listed against him.

The records list Arriviello as the owner of Family Urgent Care in Monroe.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Family Urgent Care in Monroe and Virginia State Police for additional comment.

‘Moderate’ Dem gubernatorial candidate embraced DEI budget tool, Green New Deal-style policies

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:55 -0400

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary earlier this month, but some of the progressive policies that define the party’s far-left flank may not have disappeared with her campaign entirely.

David Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive who defeated Hong after being cast as the more moderate choice, has overseen racial-equity budgeting, expanded the county’s equity bureaucracy and urged the Wisconsin attorney general to sue fossil fuel companies for environmental-related damages. Meanwhile, Crowley has also shared ground with Hong on taxing millionaires and ambitious carbon-neutrality goals.

"Milwaukee County is known for it's beer and brats, but unfortunately it's also the epicenter of David Crowley's budgetary boondoggles. Under Crowley's failed leadership, residents received their largest property tax hike in 15 years, paid higher sales taxes for everyday purchases, and saw millions of their hard-earned tax dollars set up to finance Crowley's Green New Deal 'Net Zero' scam for the county," Wisconsin native and Republican consultant Mark Bednar told Fox News Digital.

"In an era where voters are increasingly focused on the economy and their pocketbooks, Wisconsinites should ask themselves, do they really want to expand Crowley's gross mismanagement and liberal priorities to the whole state?" He continued. "I'm guessing a big Wisconsin 'heck no.'"

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In a recent campaign ad, Crowley touted a record of "getting things done" and "practical bipartisan solutions," while Wisconsin Public Radio described him during the primary as a "mainstream Democratic alternative" to Hong.

CBS News called him a "moderate Democrat" after his primary victory, while Axios framed Crowley's upset as a potential revival for the Democratic Party’s center-left.

But, despite being cast as the more moderate alternative, Crowley has shared several significant policy positions with Hong. Crowley himself acknowledged the policy overlap during the primary, telling supporters that "there’s many things that everybody agrees on, right?" when discussing his differences with Hong, according to WISN 12’s "UpFront," while adding that there were also areas where the two "absolutely disagree."

Both have backed higher taxes on millionaires, a $20 minimum wage, expanded union rights and universal child care. Their climate agendas also contain a notable parallel – Hong campaigned on making Wisconsin carbon-neutral by 2050, while Crowley signed Milwaukee County’s plan to bring county operations to net-zero emissions by the same year.

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Crowley’s record on DEI complicates his "moderate" image as well. It includes embedding a Racial Equity Budget Tool (REBT) into the state budgeting process. Milwaukee County describes the tool as a "structured racial equity lens" for departments to assess how budget decisions affect communities of color.

In his 2022 budget address, Crowley said all the Milwaukee County departments had "once again" used the tool and were asked what they would do with additional funding "to specifically address racial equity."

"Racism is a public health crisis in Milwaukee County," the county's 2024 budget stated. "The REBT is a structured racial equity lens for Milwaukee County departments to use to critically assess the impact of budget decisions on communities of color."

Crowley’s tenure as Milwaukee County executive also transformed the county’s Office on African American Affairs into a broader "Office of Equity," which grew the original office’s reach to "other communities of color, LGBTQ+ and people with varying abilities," while increasing accountability for the county’s existing racial-equity goals.

Climate policy has been another focus of Crowley’s tenure in Milwaukee. In April 2025, he signed Milwaukee County’s Climate Action 2050 plan, developed by his administration after the County Board adopted a carbon-neutrality goal in 2021. The plan seeks to bring county government operations to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 — the same year Hong’s statewide climate agenda called for Wisconsin to become carbon-neutral.

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Crowley also signed a 2022 resolution calling on Wisconsin’s attorney general to sue fossil-fuel companies and seek damages for environmental and climate harm in Wisconsin communities. And, in April, he signed legislation reaffirming Milwaukee County’s commitment to the principles and goals of the Paris Agreement amid federal climate-policy rollbacks.

Crowley’s campaign and Milwaukee County’s press office did not respond to Fox News Digital’s requests for comment on his record.

Rare signed Picasso print stolen from gallery turns up in vacant apartment years later

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:57:08 -0400

A signed Pablo Picasso etching stolen from a Wisconsin art gallery nearly a decade ago has been recovered after a Milwaukee landlord turned the artwork in to police, authorities said.

The original 1949 Picasso etching, titled "Torero," was brought into Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) District Four on Aug. 5, after the person who found it suspected it had been stolen, the MPD said.

An authenticator confirmed the next day that it was the same print reported stolen from a Milwaukee art gallery in the 700 block of North Jefferson Street on Feb. 16, 2018, police said.

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"The Milwaukee Police Department is grateful that this community member recognized the etching print and did the right thing and returned it," the MPD said.

Milwaukee landlord Tim Dertz found the rare print by the renowned Spanish sculptor and painter while cleaning out a Bay View apartment after an eviction, WISN-TV reported.

Picasso died in 1973 at age 91.

"It was kind of in a weird spot hanging on a wall," Dertz told the news station. He said the artwork appeared to have been there for a long time because it had collected "tons of dust" across the top.

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Dertz showed the print to an antique dealer friend, who recognized it as a Picasso and said he believed it could be the artwork stolen from Bill DeLind’s Milwaukee gallery years earlier, The Associated Press reported.

Dertz then turned the print over to police, who contacted DeLind to examine it.

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DeLind told the AP he immediately recognized the stolen "Torero," which is one of 30 known copies signed by Picasso. His DeLind Fine Art Appraisals sticker was still attached to the back of the framed artwork.

"I was overwhelmed," DeLind said. "It was indeed mine. It came back full circle."

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The print was appraised at between $35,000 and $50,000 when it was stolen, DeLind told the AP. He said its value may now be closer to $50,000 given the story behind its recovery.

The artwork remains in Milwaukee police custody while the client who commissioned it for sale through DeLind’s gallery works through insurance matters, according to the AP.

Milwaukee police told WISN the statute of limitations for theft and property crimes is generally six years, though the investigation remains open.

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DeLind said his former business partner, who died in February, was devastated by the 2018 theft and called police every year on the anniversary of the crime to urge renewed publicity in hopes of finding the piece.

"He would have been over the moon about this," DeLind told the AP.

Milwaukee police told Fox News Digital that no additional information is available beyond what the department has already released.