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Lane Kiffin walked back into Oxford as the main character, but Ole Miss and Pete Golding stole his spotlight

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:45:05 -0400

OXFORD, Miss. — Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding walked out of his press conference to a standing ovation from the donors who had filed into the room after the Rebels had spoiled Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford.

You can call it karma. You can call it revenge for everything that transpired over the past ten months. But, for those roaming the Ole Miss campus following the cinematic win over LSU, it was more of a sign that this football program is going to be just fine without Lane Kiffin.

A lot was made of the former coach returning this weekend to the place that truly made him. There were signs placed all throughout the "Grove" that showed the disdain the people of Mississippi had for Lane Kiffin. You didn’t have to look very far.

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But, the whole thing felt more like it was made for television from the start.

Fences guarded the LSU entrance like something you'd see out of a movie involving a prison. As Kiffin stepped off the bus on Saturday evening, you could feel a quick breeze in the air.

The guy who had spent so much time trying to defend his reasonings for leaving Ole Miss before they started their CFP run had returned to coach an opposing team. But, not just any team. This was hated Rebels' rival, LSU.

This is the Pete Golding show now, and he doesn’t need the drama surrounding him

All of hoopla surrounding this return to Oxford, and maybe we should have been focusing on the guy currently in charge of running the 'Sip.'

As Pete Golding stood at the podium after securing the second-biggest win of his short tenure as head coach (Sugar Bowl), super agent Jimmy Sexton stood off to the side. Sitting off to the right, holding one of the game balls was Ole Miss collective CEO Walker Jones, who could not help but to drop his head every now and then, almost as if it was a sigh of relief that this was over.

For the guy who he used to raise money for, Kiffin sat at his postgame table just outside the visitors locker room, mentioning how thankful he was that this week was finally over.

Yes, he did quip that it took him leaving for Ole Miss to have an environment like the one seen on Saturday night, which is just another way for him to cope with the loss tonight.

What we witnessed on a hot and humid night inside Vaught Hemingway Stadium was more about the folks who decided to stay, and not leave for the Bayou.

Trinidad Chambliss has a night to remember, with so many bigger expectations

When the pressure was put squarely back on the Rebels, it was the guy who decided to stick around who came up big once again.

Trinidad Chambliss had thought about what life would look like outside of Oxford. Maybe he was supposed to follow Lane Kiffin to LSU, and finish his collegiate career with the same offensive coordinator that first ignited this run in Charlie Weiss Jr. along the Bayou.

But, when he sprinted around defenders towards the Ole Miss end zone to put the Rebels out in front for good late in the fourth quarter, everything this young man decided to do made sense for those involved. He is one of the most electrifying players in all of college football, and we should have paid more attention to him this week.

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Unfortunately for many, the illusion of Lane Kiffin can get the best of you. Along with the circumstances surrounding his return to Oxford.

For almost the entire game, besides an interception in the third quarter, Chambliss showed us why he embodies what Ole Miss truly stands for. There are no smoke and mirrors around him, or drama, that you might see with his former head coach.

This is a quarterback who decided to stick around, when he could’ve left for the "bigger school," according to some.

But tonight, in front of what was the wildest crowd Ole Miss has most likely ever seen, it was the former Ferris State transfer that showed he truly belonged in Oxford.

Yes, we're glad this sideshow is over as well, Lane. So is Ole Miss

As the Tigers walked off the field, with Kiffin flanked by enough state troopers to guard the president, you could feel the emotion of an Ole Miss crowd that was happy to be over with this nonsense.

Kiffin was asked postgame whether he was glad this week came to an end.

"Yea, I'm sure i'll be criticized for saying that, but I am," Kiffin said. "I was thinking that all week, especially today. And, I would have said that in a win or loss. That was really emotional driving in on the busses for a lot of reasons. It was really just a lot of emotions of gratefulness for this place for six years. Went well beyond football.

"You know, first time coming into this type of game without my dad. It was just a lot, and really emotional. But, it was not emotions that I thought I would feel for all the name calling and everthing when we got off the bus. Just a lot of gratitude for this place."

Well, he’s definitely glad it’s over, even if LSU lost by a final score of 32-24.

But, don't forget that he cast himself as the main character in this story from the start, and never let go of the rope. For ten months, this has been the Kiffin biopic, directed by himself and those within his circle.

It certainly sold a bunch of tickets, but obviously ended in a way in which Kiffin certainly didn’t write.

Pete Golding was the one receiving an ovation after this game, while Lane Kiffin walked off the field to a chorus of cheers reigning down from Ole Miss fans.

No, they weren’t cheering the former head coach who now resides in Baton Rouge.

They were showing the current leader in Oxford the credit he rightfully deserves.

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Watch out, college football. If you didn’t realize it last season when Kiffin left, this Ole Miss team is going to be just fine into the future.

Arch Manning throws 2 TD passes as top-ranked Texas holds off UTSA with SEC schedule looming

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:56:10 -0400

Arch Manning gave the top-ranked Texas Longhorns an early spark by throwing two touchdown passes Saturday night in Austin, but the star quarterback struggled for much of the game as Texas beat UTSA 30-6.

Manning finished the night with 164 passing yards, completing just 17 of 33 passes. He absorbed multiple hard hits from UTSA defenders before leaving the game about halfway through the fourth quarter.

The victory improved Texas to 3-0, but this season's challenge will intensify next week when the Longhorns open Southeastern Conference play.

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Texas travels to Knoxville next week to face No. 15 Tennessee in its SEC opener. The Volunteers dominated Kennesaw State 42-9 on Saturday to improve to 3-0.

Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman’s first touchdown came after a Texas interception by Rasheem Biles on the first play of the game. His second, on a leaping catch in the corner of the end zone, put Texas ahead 17-3 in the second quarter.

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Gianni Spetic kicked three field goals, and Texas led 23-6 entering the fourth quarter. Freshman Derrick Cooper scored his first career touchdown on a run with less than nine minutes left on the clock.

Manning largely struggled after his fast start. He missed open receivers and wildly overthrew others. He took several hard hits on scrambles and had his helmet knocked off by a violent collision in the second quarter.

The Texas defense picked up where it left off after its dominant second half against Ohio State. The Longhorns allowed just 143 total yards and kept the Roadrunners out of the end zone.

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UTSA hosts Colorado State next Saturday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

US military strikes alleged narco-trafficking vessel in Caribbean, killing 4 'narco-terrorists'

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:55:48 -0400

The U.S. military on Saturday carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean that it said was involved in drug trafficking, killing four alleged "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

"On September 19, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean," SOUTHCOM said in a statement.

"Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking," the statement continued.

SOUTHCOM said four alleged "narco-terrorists" were killed during the operation.

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Saturday's strike comes amid a monthslong campaign launched by the Trump administration aimed at dismantling cartel-linked trafficking networks.

SOUTHCOM has conducted dozens of strikes in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean targeting vessels it says are connected to "narco-terrorists."

On Sept. 9, the military said it carried out a strike on a vessel involved in narco-trafficking that resulted in three deaths.

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Following Saturday's strike, the Trump administration's campaign targeting suspected cartel vessels has resulted in at least 231 deaths tied to at least 69 reported strikes over roughly one year.

Video of Saturday's operation released by SOUTHCOM shows a vessel moving through the water before erupting into a massive fireball.

In recent weeks, SOUTHCOM has also released several videos showing military personnel intercepting and boarding vessels allegedly involved in narco-trafficking before removing their crews and sinking the boats.

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Many of the operations recently highlighted by SOUTHCOM have targeted vessels allegedly tied to Los Choneros, which the military has described as a violent "narco-terrorist" organization.

Notre Dame football holds Michigan State to 167 total yards in 27-10 home victory

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:15:27 -0400

No. 3 Notre Dame continued its unbeaten start to the season with a 27-10 victory over Michigan State on Saturday night in South Bend.

Quarterback CJ Carr completed 18 of 24 passes for 234 yards and added a three-yard rushing touchdown that extended the Fighting Irish’s lead to 27-10 in the fourth quarter.

Micah Gilbert led Notre Dame’s receivers with eight catches for 170 yards, including a 61-yard reception. Nolan James Jr. rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, while Aneyas Williams also scored on the ground.

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Notre Dame controlled the game defensively, limiting Michigan State to 167 total yards and forcing two turnovers. Adon Shuler and Luke Talich each intercepted Spartans quarterback Alessio Milivojevic.

The Fighting Irish built a 10-0 first-quarter lead behind a Spencer Porath field goal and James’ two-yard touchdown run. Michigan State cut the deficit to seven before Williams restored Notre Dame’s two-touchdown advantage late in the first half.

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Cam Fancher scored the Spartans’ only touchdown on a 15-yard run, pulling Michigan State within 17-10 with 3:21 remaining before halftime. The Spartans were held scoreless for the rest of the game.

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Notre Dame improved to 3-0, while Michigan State suffered its first loss and fell to 2-1.

Justice Department charges 16 across multiple states with alleged illegal voting, election crimes

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:08:17 -0400

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against 16 people in multiple states in connection with alleged illegal voting, voter registration and other election-related crimes, including cases involving noncitizens accused of casting ballots in federal elections.

DOJ followed the announcement with a warning on social media, saying some of those charged allegedly voted in the 2022 and 2024 elections, and warning others against attempting to illegally participate in U.S. elections.

"Let this be a warning to ANYONE trying to cheat and undermine our elections," the DOJ wrote. "Spread the word!"

According to DOJ, eight non-citizens residing in Texas were charged, while the other cases involved defendants in Idaho, Georgia, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Michigan.

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The allegations include noncitizens voting in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or vote, and false statements related to naturalization.

During the investigations, the DOJ said authorities also uncovered alleged passport and identification fraud, wire fraud and firearm-related offenses.

The cases are part of a broader Trump administration enforcement effort targeting alleged illegal voting and election-related crimes.

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In Georgia, DOJ said Analiea Milliscent Eccles, a Venezuelan national and DACA recipient, voted nine times between 2008 and 2024. She was charged with voting as a noncitizen and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to vote.

Avila Gomez, a Mexican national residing in Idaho, is accused of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote and then voting in May 2022 and November 2024. The indictment also includes wire fraud, passport, identification-document and firearm-related charges.

DOJ said Santana Coulibaly, a lawful permanent resident in New Jersey, registered to vote in 2016, voted in federal elections in 2018 and 2020 and submitted a provisional ballot in the 2024 presidential election. She also faces allegations involving statements made in her naturalization applications.

Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the DOJ's Fraud Division told Fox News that the Trump administration has now charged 50 non-citizens with illegal voting.

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"America's elections are for Americans," McDonald said.

In a separate interview, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said a broader investigation was underway.

Mullin said officials have more than 1,620 open cases and have made 151 arrests. He also said authorities are looking into more than 300,000 suspected cases, a figure he said continues to grow.

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Mullin asserted that "every single vote that was at the hands of an illegal [immigrant], canceled out a citizen that was legally registered and able to vote."

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"One is too many, but the fact that we have 300,000 cases we're looking into right now and 1,620 cases that are under investigation, and 151 arrests is unacceptable," Mullin said.

The Justice Department noted that the charges announced Friday are accusations and that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

READ IT: Ed Sheeran's pre-concert speech to Philly crowd about the Gaza controversy

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:45:55 -0400

Here is the full text of singer Ed Sheeran's speech before his Philadelphia concert Saturday night on the ongoing controversy after Macklemore was dropped as an opening act for making "free Palestine" comments and his other opening acts pulled out of his tour.

"This is not usually how I open a show, but before I play some songs tonight I hope it’s OK if I say a few words about this last week. I’m used to my music being criticized, and I’m always happy to take that because I’m lucky a lot of you like my stuff, and to be honest I’m surprised, I’m not surprised."

"But this week the criticism was about something much more important. And I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so sorry. I don’t want to disappoint fans, and I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician, but this put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet.

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"My concerts have always been a safe space for everyone and that matters hugely to me. Honoring my commitment to my fans is also completely central to who I am, and that is why I’m here tonight on my own and continuing my current tour.

"But I am deeply worried about the idea of venues pre-approving content of performers. This happens in so many places I perform around the world, but it should never happen in the free world.

"Now, I want to address the question of where I stand in the situation in Israel and Palestine and whether my doing this concert here tonight implies where I stand. I’ve tried in my career not be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be about unity not division, about humanity not politics.

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"But this is a humanitarian issue and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore. What happened in Israel at a … music festival on Oct. 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate.

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"My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives and the systemic justice we’re seeing unfold in the West Bank cannot be overlooked.

"I am already speaking to people across the spectrum to work out how to make a contribution that helps victims of these terrible times, and listening and learning because I do not know enough.

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"I honestly am so grateful that you’re here tonight with me.

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"This concert is still a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone here can stand beside people who have opposing views, and everyone here can stand by people that they don’t agree with on everything, but they can all agree I’m singing these songs.

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"And these songs are about love, hope and unity."

'Devoted' father and grandfather-to-be swimming at popular beach killed in suspected fatal shark attack

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:32:17 -0400

A "devoted" father and grandfather-to-be was reportedly killed by a shark this week while swimming at a beach in Australia.

Greg O'Neill, 63, was swimming at Sorrento Beach in the northern suburbs of Perth in Western Australia on Friday when the attack happened in front of horrified beachgoers.

"I couldn’t believe there was that much blood (that had) come out of a human body," Ryan Rowe, a resident who went to the beach soon after the attack, told The West Australian newspaper.

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O’Neill’s death also prompted Australia's fisheries minister, Jackie Jarvis, to make the rare call for a catch-and-kill of the great white, which is a protected species.

"In making that decision, I considered the exceptional circumstances of the attack, the hazard posed by the shark, and the potential recovery of coronial evidence," she said.

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Police haven’t said if O’Neill’s remains have been found, but added they were confident the "swimmer died as a result of the attack."

Witness Darrel Haythornthwaite told Nine Network television that O’Neill was swimming with a friend when he was attacked.

"I was just shocked. I mean, I feel for his mate," Haythornthwaite said. "He's apologized and said 'I didn't save my mate’ … I said, 'You couldn't have done anything.'"

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O’Neill told ABC News Australia, "Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of father, grandfather-to-be, brother, uncle, husband and friend, Greg James O'Neill."

"He was a generous, devoted family man that gave his children so much love, care and opportunity. Greg loved the ocean and was known as a passionate swimmer, sports lover, dedicated worker and an all round generous, witty guy," the family added. "The kind thoughts and support from everyone who has reached out are deeply appreciated."

A surfer also suffered a serious leg injury on Monday in a shark attack about 250 miles north of Perth.

O’Neill was the fifth fatal shark attack this year.

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Three spearfishing divers were killed between May and June in attacks and a 12-year-old boy was killed in Sydney Harbor in January.

Kentucky shocks ninth-ranked Texas A&M behind dominant defense in SEC upset

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:18:34 -0400

A week after collapsing against Alabama, Kentucky responded in its next Southeastern Conference game. Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes as Kentucky stunned No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 Saturday at Kyle Field in College Station.

A third-quarter surge under first-year coach Will Stein powered the Wildcats to the upset, giving Stein his first road win in conference play and Kentucky its first victory over a ranked opponent in nearly two years. The Wildcats last defeated a ranked opponent on Sept. 28, 2024, when they beat then-No. 6 Ole Miss 20-17.

Texas A&M’s offense faced a familiar challenge Saturday against a Kentucky defense led by former Aggies assistant coach Jay Bateman. Kentucky’s defensive coordinator spent the past two seasons on Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s staff.

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Bateman’s familiarity appeared to pay off as Kentucky kept Texas A&M off balance throughout the game, limiting quarterback Marcel Reed to 236 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

"This is what I expect us to do," Stein said. "That’s how I expect us to play. That is the physicality, that’s the toughness, that’s the competitiveness, that’s the grit that I expect us to play with every single Saturday."

Minchey, a transfer from Notre Dame, found Kenny Darby wide open for a 42-yard touchdown on the first drive of the second half to break a 7-all tie.

Kentucky running back CJ Baxter then put together rushing touchdowns on the Wildcats' next two drives to extend the lead to 28-7. The Wildcats made it 31-14 on a 52-yard field goal with less than nine minutes remaining.

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Texas A&M was driving after that, but Kentucky defensive back Jordan Castell intercepted Reed.

"I did not do a good enough job of coaching this team and preparing this team," Elko said. "I don’t take any positives from this game. I don’t want to take away anything from Kentucky. ... Kentucky came in here and whopped us."

The Aggies cut the lead to 31-21 when Reed connected with Micah Riley for a 5-yard score with less than four minutes to go, but that proved to be the final score. Minchey finished the day with 252 passing yards, while Baxter had 19 carries for 87 yards.

The Wildcats outgained Texas A&M 196-20 in the third quarter.

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Texas A&M faces another difficult test next week when it travels to LSU. Kentucky returns home to Lexington next week to host South Alabama.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Search underway for suspected gunman outside Notre Dame football game vs Michigan State

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:12:26 -0400

A search is underway Saturday night for a suspected gunman near the University of Notre Dame campus after gunfire was reported in the nearby Eddy Street Commons area. The incident occurred while Notre Dame's football team took on Michigan State.

The university’s emergency alert system said the suspect was last seen along the southern edge of campus as police searched the area.

People inside Notre Dame Stadium were instructed to remain there, while others on campus were told to shelter in place.

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The suspect was described as a heavy-set Black male wearing blue shorts, a black shirt and one white shoe, according to the alert.

St. Joseph County Dispatch received the initial call at approximately 7:37 p.m., ABC57 reported.

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One person was transported to a hospital, though officials did not immediately release information about that person’s condition or the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire.

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Authorities advised members of the public to avoid the area as the search continued.

Ed Sheeran apologizes for Macklemore backlash, encourages unity at first concert since fallout

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:55:49 -0400

PHILADELPHIA — Ed Sheeran was overcome with emotion as he apologized to fans during his return to the stage Saturday following backlash after Macklemore was dropped from his tour.

"I’m not surprised that this week’s criticism was about something much more important," Sheeran said upon opening his show at Lincoln Financial Field. "I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes. I’m so, so sorry. I don’t want to disappoint fans."

He added, "Now, I want to address the question of where I stand in the situation in Israel and Palestine and whether this concert here tonight implies where I stand. I’ve tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind, because I want my music and shows to be about unity not division, about humanity not politics.

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"My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives and the systemic justice we’re seeing unfold in the West Bank cannot be overlooked."

He added, "I am already speaking to people across the spectrum to work out how to make a contribution that helps victims of these terrible times, and listening and learning because I do not know enough."

During the show, Sheeran admitted he wasn't so sure how the audience would react to his performance.

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"I didn't know if I would have things thrown at me," he said to a roaring applause. "Today is not the usual Loop show. I took the B stage out because I was afraid what might happen if I stood in the middle, and I will admit that. So the show's a little bit different."

"When my friends dropped out of this show, I was thinking, how am I going to keep the show the same, and how am I going to get musicians to stand on stage with me in a week where no one wants to stand on stage with me," he noted before bringing out his touring violinist, Alicia Enstrom.

He told the crowd that he decided to carry on with the tour because "music is everything and brings people together."

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Pro-Palestinian protesters descended upon Lincoln Financial Field waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Free Palestine," one week after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour.

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Macklemore, who's full name is Ben Haggerty, was kicked off Sheeran's Loop Tour following criticism from his "Free Palestine" messaging during his opening act at MetLife Stadium last weekend.

Sheeran first addressed Macklemore’s removal from his U.S. tour Tuesday, saying the rapper’s departure was ultimately a decision made by the concert promoter and venues — not by him.

The "Shape of You" singer said he was "appalled" by the conflict between Israel and Palestine and described the suffering on both sides as "a human tragedy," according to a lengthy statement shared on Instagram after Macklemore accused Sheeran and tour organizers of sidelining him over his pro-Palestinian remarks.

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On Monday, Macklemore claimed that Sheeran told him Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, had rallied other stadium owners to oppose allowing the rapper to perform.

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The venues allegedly gave Sheeran an ultimatum: "If Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues."

Three Cowboys players fined more than $33,000 combined after season-opening loss to Giants

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:18:51 -0400

Three Dallas Cowboys players were fined by the NFL for penalties committed during the team’s season-opening loss to the New York Giants.

Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku and running back Javonte Williams received fines totaling $33,409, according to the NFL’s weekly accountability report.

Overshown was fined $9,527 for a late hit on Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart with 9:38 remaining in the first quarter. The unnecessary roughness penalty gave New York 15 yards during a drive that ultimately ended with a touchdown.

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Ezeiruaku received an $11,941 fine for grabbing a Giants player’s facemask with 2:10 remaining in the fourth quarter. The penalty helped New York drain the clock and secure its 28-20 victory.

Williams was also fined $11,941 for taunting Giants safety Tyler Nubin following a fourth-quarter touchdown.

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Williams held the ball toward Nubin after crossing the goal line, drawing a 15-yard unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty that was enforced on the extra-point attempt. Brandon Aubrey subsequently missed the 48-yard kick, leaving Dallas eight points behind.

"I don’t know why I did it. It’s just out of character. You don’t got to worry about that no more," Williams said afterward, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater. "The damage is already done. It’s my fault. I’m better than that. I’m a pro."

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Dallas finished the loss with nine accepted penalties. The Giants were assessed 11 penalties of their own as the NFC East rivals combined for 20.

Engelbert Humperdinck reveals how an untied shoelace saved his life during British Army service

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:14:49 -0400

British singer Engelbert Humperdinck is reflecting on how his shoelace saved his life during his service in his country's army.

During a recent episode of "The Engelbert Humperdinck Show," the 90-year-old singer reflected on his time in the British Army, sharing that he enlisted in 1954 when he was 18 years old and that an undone shoelace saved his life.

He explained that, prior to being stationed somewhere, he was hoping he would end up in Cyprus because his friend was already stationed there, but he ended up in Germany.

"The way they choose people and when you're in training, you form a rank of threes, and the adjutant goes around with the sergeant major, and he goes counts out 24 people. And they'll say hit Cyprus, Germany, Belgium or whatever it is, wherever you're going to."

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Humperdinck recalled that when the time came to line up for their assignments, "all of a sudden, I looked down and my bootlace had came undone."

He took a moment to pause and tie his shoelace, noting that "in the meantime, everybody's forming into ranks of three."

"So I ran after I tied my shoelace and stood where I possibly could in the front line, and they started counting Malaya, Cyprus and I was the next one. Germany. I went to Germany. I was just I just missed Cyprus by one.

"I think God was watching over me because, later on, I found out all the people that went to Cyprus never got there. They got killed in an ambush on the way to Nicosia."

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The singer said it was "unbelievable that I wasn't in that batch" because he only missed it by one.

He called the time he served in Mulheim, Germany, "an interesting couple of years."

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Humperdinck, born Arnold George Dorsey, had his big break in the music industry in 1967 with the release of his song, "Release Me," which reached No. 1 in the U.K.

According to his official biography, Humperdinck has sold more than 140 million records worldwide throughout his career, received four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for entertainer of the year and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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"I never thought that. I was just happy to have success at that time," he told Billboard in June 2017 about celebrating 50 years in the industry. "It was always a question in my head about how long it was going to last.

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"If you don’t put out material that’s going to last, you’re not going to last. Over the years, I sold over 150 million records. My music has been my passport to the world, and it’s been amazing for me."

Vanderbilt pulled off the most improbable last-second victory you'll ever see in college football

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:57:24 -0400

The Music City Miracle now has a rival after Vanderbilt's improbable, and frankly incomprehensible, last-second victory against NC State on Saturday afternoon.

NC State controlled the game from the jump in Nashville, going into halftime with a 17-7 lead, and were in position to seal an upset victory over Vanderbilt following an interception by Wolfpack safety Brody Barnhardt with just over a minute left to play. What happened on the ensuing drive was easily one of the most incredible, stunning yet devastating endings you’ll ever see, depending on where your loyalties lie.

Vanderbilt had only two timeouts, so it had no hope of getting the ball back unless it somehow forced a turnover. NC State ran for three yards, and Vanderbilt called timeout. The Wolfpack gained another three yards on the next play, prompting another timeout.

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With 53 seconds remaining, the Wolfpack had victory in its sights. NC State then ran for one yard to kill more clock before taking a delay-of-game penalty with six seconds left.

That brought up fourth-and-7 at the 4-yard line. Wolfpack quarterback CJ Bailey simply needed to kill the clock and, if things got dicey, run out of the end zone for a safety, keeping his team ahead by one point and securing a well-deserved victory.

Bailey took the snap and rolled to his right. Instead of going down, he absorbed an initial hit before edge rusher Miles Capers dislodged the ball. Cornerback Cayden Daniels immediately recovered the fumble with one second remaining.

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It was incredible, improbable and asinine all at the same time.

After a touchback, the Wolfpack regained possession but eventually fell to the Commodores following a failed lateral play as time expired.

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I'm not sure what to call this new Music City Miracle, but it will easily go down as one of the most insane finishes in college football history.

Melanie Griffith stuns in black swimsuit during wellness retreat: 'Healing and renewal'

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:21:49 -0400

Melanie Griffith is reflecting on a relaxing weekend away filled with "wellness, healing and renewal."

In a recent Instagram post, the 69-year-old actress shared photos from her week at the Vivamayr Maria Wörth health resort in Austria, which included pictures of her in a black one-piece swimsuit.

The photos show Griffith lying on a lounge chair with one leg bent and her arms up on the armrests on a dock, with the lake and mountainside scenery behind her. Her blonde hair is tied up in a messy bun, and she accessorized with black sunglasses.

"You look amazing Melanie," one fan wrote in the comment section, while another added, "looking like an angel! "

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Other photos show the Academy Award-nominated actress covering up with a pair of cutoff denim shorts while out on the lake in a boat and doing yoga in a bright pink workout set.

"It gave me the chance to truly recharge, replenish and relax," she said of her vacation. "'The Cure' is an amazing health reset, centered around being good to your body, mind and soul.

"I’m so grateful to all of the wonderful doctors, therapists and health practitioners who make the experience so special. -A little heaven on earth. ♥️"

Griffith rose to fame in the 1980s starring in movies such as "Body Double" and "Something Wild," before landing her defining role in the 1988 movie, "Working Girl."

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She followed in the footsteps of her mother, actress Tippi Hedren, and her own daughter, Dakota Johnson, followed in her footsteps, also choosing to pursue a career as an actress.

Dakota has spoken in the past about how growing up with famous parents influenced her career choice. She told Vogue Germany in 2025 she wanted to be an actress since she was a kid and "be a part of what the people around me were doing."

"As a child, I was obsessed with movies," she said. "I was the kid who watched the same thing over and over again for a year. I think that shapes your imagination and what you think is possible for yourself, especially when you watch movies with other children, like ‘Mary Poppins’ or ‘Home Alone.’"

Although she comes from Hollywood royalty, her father being "Miami Vice" actor Don Johnson, she did not have an easy start when it came to her own career.

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During an interview with Elle UK in May 2025, she shared that her father cut her off when she decided not to go to college.

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"For a couple of years it was hard to make money," she admitted. "There were a few times when I’d go to the market and not have money in my bank account or not be able to pay rent, and I’d have to ask my parents for help. I’m very grateful that I had parents that could help me and did help me.

"But it certainly was not fun. The auditioning process, as you know, is the f------ worst."

Flight attendants reveal 90-second 'hotel room autopsy' that could save your life

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:04:42 -0400

Before unpacking their bags, many flight attendants perform what they call a "hotel room autopsy," a quick, six-step safety check to make sure their rooms are safe before settling in.

The routine is popular among airline crew members who spend hundreds of nights in hotels each year. It includes everything from checking door locks to locating emergency exits.

"This is not a nervous habit," said a recent post from CabinCrew24, an online resource for flight attendants and aviation professionals.

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"It comes from years of sleeping in strange rooms, in different countries, under different fire rules and different levels of hotel security."

Some of the advice even aligns with recommendations from the U.S. State Department for hotel safety, Travel + Leisure reported.

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1. Scan the room

First, flight attendants scan the room to make sure nobody is inside.

They keep the door propped open to check — and also make sure that housekeeping has finished cleaning.

"I just want to familiarize myself with the space and make sure everything looks as it should," Aura Martinez, a New York-based flight attendant for 19 years, told Fox News Digital.

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"It doesn't need to become a 20-minute inspection."

2. Do an inspection

Then, they inspect common hiding spots, including the bathroom, shower, bathtub, closets and behind the curtains.

3. Know the emergency exit's location

Next, frequent travelers locate the nearest emergency exit. They also review the evacuation map posted on the back of the hotel room door in case of a fire or other emergency.

"In an actual emergency, that's not when you want to be figuring out the floor plan for the first time," Brian Rooney, Texas-based travel advisor and founder of GetCruiseInfo.com, told Fox News Digital.

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Martinez recommended taking it a step further.

"Know whether you turn left or right when you leave your room, approximately how far the stairwell is and, if possible, how many doors you would pass before reaching it," she said.

4. Check the locks

Flight attendants also check the locks.

They want o make sure the doors, dead bolt, security latch and windows all lock properly.

5. Be sure the phone works

They also advise making sure the room phone is working so that they can reach the front desk or emergency services in case their cellphone isn't working.

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"If someone unexpectedly comes to the door claiming to be hotel staff, call the front desk and verify before opening it," Rooney added.

Martinez agreed, adding, "You can be courteous and still be cautious."

6. Put a door alarm in place

Finally, experts recommend placing a portable door alarm or door wedge at the base of the door so you know if someone is trying to enter.

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"A portable door alarm or wedge can provide an additional layer of reassurance, particularly for a solo traveler, but it shouldn't replace checking that the hotel's own locks work correctly," Rooney said.

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Martinez also said a small flashlight is an "incredibly underrated" item to pack for your travels.

The goal is to be aware of your surroundings — not to be scared to travel, Rooney added.

"A minute or two spent checking the room, the lock and the emergency exit lets you get on with enjoying the trip."

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Martinez agreed, saying, "The purpose is to be prepared, not frightened."

New Jersey mom charged with obstruction after 'missing' son found hiding in her crawl space

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:04:16 -0400

A New Jersey woman was charged with obstruction this week after her missing son was found hiding in a crawl space in her home, authorities confirmed.

After the 17-year-old boy’s father reported that his son wasn’t at his scheduled drop-off on Tuesday evening, his mother, Jennifer Buckley, reportedly told police the boy wasn’t at her house, and she couldn’t find him.

She also reportedly said the boy didn’t want to go to his father’s home and expressed concern he might be a danger to himself.

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"The East Brunswick Police Department initiated an extensive effort to locate the juvenile," the department said. "Patrol officers and other department personnel devoted significant resources to the search, while detectives conducted a follow-up investigation in the days that followed."

The investigation, which included entering the teen’s information into the National Crime Information Center, uncovered a number of discrepancies in Buckley’s story.

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When police finally did search her home, the boy was found hiding in a crawl space in the basement, and officers determined he had been there the whole time and she helped conceal him.

There is no evidence he was harmed in any way.

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She was arrested and charged with obstructing the administration of law.

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"Whenever a juvenile is reported missing, particularly when there are concerns for that child's safety, our officers take the report seriously and commit the resources necessary to locate them," East Brunswick Police Chief Frank LoSacco said in a statement.

"I commend the patrol officers, detectives and other personnel who worked diligently to locate this juvenile and ensure his safety. Providing false or misleading information to law enforcement undermines those efforts and unnecessarily diverts officers and resources away from members of our community who may need immediate police assistance."

Fox News Digital has reached out to the East Brunswick Police Department for more information.

ESPN reporter claims she 'made it out alive' after vintage Bill Belichick sideline interview

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:00:17 -0400

NFL fans and reporters alike know what it's like to be trapped in the vortex that is a Bill Belichick sideline interview.

The normally surly Super Bowl winning head coach has been known to chew up and spit out even the most veteran of sideline reporters, even while his team is eviscerating the competition.

It didn't matter if his Patriots were up by 100 or down by 50, The Hoodie was a man of few words whenever a microphone was shoved in his face.

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It's nice to see not much has changed in that regard, as Chapel Bill has made his way to the college ranks with his same trademark snark in tow.

Today's unlucky contestant in the "Bill Belichick Sideline Interview Sweepstakes" is none other than Stormy Buonantony, who was tasked with asking the Tar Heels head coach all the banal football questions he hates to answer.

The whole exchange lasted less than 20 seconds, so see if you have the attention span to sit through this back and forth.

As Buonantony's broadcast partner, Bob Wischusen, put it, "welcome to the club, Stormy."

Man, that Belichick guy sure has a way with words, doesn't he?

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Louis Riddick, who played for Belichick during his days in the NFL, said that his former coach was "locked in," and that he's seen that side of him before.

Yeah, so have a bunch of traumatized sideline reporters.

To her credit, Buonantony rolled with the punches and laughed it off with her colleagues after the fact.

"I'm fine," she revealed. "I made it out alive, guys."

If Stormy needs a support group, though, I'm sure there are a few dozen beat writers in the greater New England area that would love to offer up some words of encouragement.

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Thank you for your service this afternoon, Stormy. You've certainly earned your paycheck today.

Popular honeymoon destination declares national emergency over massive HIV surge

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:43:49 -0400

Fiji has officially declared a national HIV emergency on its shores after alarming data revealed that one in 60 adults in the South Pacific island nation is living with the virus.

The Fijian government is urgently expanding testing and treatment to combat a massive surge in new infections, which the United Nations program UNAIDS notes has increased 12-fold over the past 15 years, according to The Associated Press.

Highlighting the rapid acceleration of the crisis, Fiji recorded more than 2,000 new cases in 2025 alone, representing a staggering 16-fold increase compared to 2019, The New York Times reported.

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The scope of the epidemic is vast for a nation of fewer than 1 million people.

UNAIDS estimates that some 9,000 people were living with HIV in Fiji as of 2025. Just five years ago, the infection rate was one in 167 adults, but it has since climbed to one in 60, with one in 50 pregnant women now infected, the AP said.

The human toll is already mounting. Fifty-nine infants were born in 2025 with the virus, the AP and Reuters reported, and 18 died before their first birthday.

Health officials have pointed to a growing epidemic of injected drug use as the primary catalyst.

As island nations increasingly serve as transit hubs for illicit drugs moving toward Australia and New Zealand, local markets for substances like methamphetamine have flourished.

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The emergency stems from a sharp rise in high-risk methamphetamine use, with widespread needle sharing among drug users acting as a primary driver for the surging infection rates, the AP reported.

Atonio Lalabalavu, Fiji's health minister, announced that the situation, previously labeled an outbreak in January 2025, now requires a comprehensive, whole-of-government response.

Lalabalavu emphasized that the approach is focused on protecting people rather than judging, watching or shaming them.

The government is expanding free testing, providing clean needles for drug users and offering free antiretroviral treatments, addressing a critical gap given that only 39% of patients know their status and a mere 22% are receiving care.

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The international community is raising alarms over the speed of the transmission.

Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS executive director, said the situation in Fiji is one of the sharpest increases in new HIV infections globally, serving as a stark reminder that the AIDS epidemic is not over, the AP and Reuters reported.

Regional health directors also warned that because Fiji operates as a major transport and tourism hub, the crisis could easily spread to other South Pacific nations if swift, stigma-reducing action is not taken by government, community and religious leaders.

In December, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a rapid assessment detecting unsafe injecting practices.

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These practices can put people who inject drugs in Fiji at an increased risk of HIV transmission.

The "Bluetooth trend" has impacted the spread with individuals injecting the blood of an already intoxicated person to achieve a high when they cannot afford their own drugs.

There were 1,583 new HIV cases reported in 2024, while 1,226 cases were indicated in the first six months of 2025, according to the assessment.

The most popular drug was crystal methamphetamine, with the assessment finding that 50% of interview participants injected themselves with a potentially contaminated syringe.

At the time, Munkhtuya Altangerel, U.N. Development Program representative, said the findings of the assessments were a wake-up call.

"Fiji’s HIV epidemic is not just a health issue. It is a development and human rights challenge that threatens lives, communities and progress," Altangerel said in a release.

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"We must act decisively and urgently to scale up harm reduction, expand access to HIV testing and treatment and ensure that no one is left behind."

Ashley J. DiMella of Fox News Digital, as well as The Associated Press and Reuters, contributed reporting.

Rams coach Sean McVay's '60 Minutes' interview reveals why you shouldn't find your identity in your job

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:07:03 -0400

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is a football mastermind, Coach of the Year award winner, and a Super Bowl Champion. He's reached the mountain top in the NFL, but his comments on a recent "60 Minutes" episode revealed how those accolades and finding his identity in the pursuit of winning, ultimately left him empty.

While sitting down with L. Jon Wertheim, McVay opened up about insecurities and a lack of fulfillment, which almost led to him walking away from coaching to pursue a career in broadcasting. "The lies I told myself were ‘Once we win a Super Bowl, I’ll be happy’," McVay said. "My identity was so tied up into winning or losing games, and that’s where I felt my self worth lied."

Hearing this I couldn't help but think about Tom Brady's "60 Minutes" interview, which echoed these same sentiments by McVay about a lack of fulfillment in winning awards, Super Bowls and other accolades.

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Even after winning three Super Bowls by the age of 27, Tom Brady admitted that the championships didn’t provide the lasting fulfillment he expected. In a 2005 interview with "60 Minutes," Brady was asked what he still wanted after accomplishing so much at such a young age. His response was sobering: "There’s got to be more than this." Brady explained that despite reaching the pinnacle of professional football success, he was still searching for something deeper. Twenty years later in a newsletter, Brady reflected on that statement saying that there is "more to life than playing football and winning championships."

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McVay later explained, "I was ready to run away from coaching and hide behind a convenient narrative of some media opportunities." But then his wife told him: "That never sounded like the kind of leader you wanted to be."

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When I hear stories like this, I'm reminded of all the times I've found my worth in what I do, as if that is who I am. My job is not my identity, neither is it for McVay. Our successes are not what define us. For those of a competitive nature, success is never enough. There's always something bigger and better. There's always another championship to win, more money to make, and more followers to gain. If that's what you think will provide you the hope, peace, value, and fulfillment we're all searching for, it will leave you feeling empty. It's fleeting, ultimately.

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Pursuing excellence in your job is not a bad thing, as long as it is not made into an idol because you consider it the source of your worth and happiness. It will fail you every time. This is why I personally believe that putting your identity in anything other than Jesus Christ may provide satisfaction for the short term, but it will not satisfy you eternally.

NORAD F-16 intercepts aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Camp David with Trump present: officials

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:01:16 -0400

A NORAD F-16 fighter jet intercepted an aircraft that violated restricted airspace over the area of Camp David Saturday morning while President Donald Trump was there, according to officials.

There is a permanent no-fly zone over Camp David in Maryland, with additional restrictions when the president is there.

NORAD dispensed flares during the intercept to get the pilot’s attention and was able to safely escort the aircraft out of the area, the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) said in a release.

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"Should NORAD aircraft intercept a general aviation aircraft, the pilot should immediately come up on frequency 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse course until receiving additional instructions on one of those frequencies," the release said.

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Turmp left for Camp David Friday evening.

"Pilots! @NORADCommand fighter aircraft intercepted an aircraft violating restricted airspace over Thurmont, MD, resulting in flares being deployed," the First Air Force, part of NORAD, wrote on X Saturday.

"Make sure to check NOTAMs before takeoff to ensure you have current information about TFRs in your area. Stay Safe, Fly Informed!"

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A plane was last intercepted over Camp David in June when Trump was staying there. That pilot was also safely escorted away.

Arkansas campus resembles a ghost town as no one shows up to watch Razorbacks get beaten down by Georgia

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:30:08 -0400

There's a saying that "it just means more" in the SEC, and while that may be true at most schools, Arkansas isn't one of them.

The team has only had four winning seasons in the past decade, never once eclipsing the ten-win threshold, and it doesn't look like things are getting better in The Natural State anytime soon.

The Razorbacks are fresh off a beatdown at the hands of the Utah Utes, and after returning from Salt Lake City to play the Georgia Bulldogs, you would assume the fanbase would be there to support their team and watch a conference game at home.

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Apparently, that wasn't the case, as Fayetteville and, more specifically, the University of Arkansas campus looked like a ghost town all Saturday morning.

This is an SEC school on gameday? I've seen busier streets in a zombie apocalypse movie.

But hey, maybe everyone is just really excited for the start of the game and wanted to get to their seats before kickoff.

I'm sure that's it, right?

Good Lord, that's brutal!

We are three games into the Ryan Silverfield era at Arkansas, and it looks like the fans have already had enough.

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It takes time to get your players in the building and get everyone to buy in, and Silverfield is basically starting from scratch, but Hogs fans don't seem to care one way or another.

It doesn't look like they missed much either, as the Bulldogs predictably dragged the Razorbacks up and down their home turf for four quarters en route to a 45-17 drubbing.

The Woo, Pig Sooie faithful absolutely saw this one coming and apparently wanted no part of it.

Can you blame them, either?

Arky fans have had to endure a lot of crap these past several years, and until things improve on the field, this might be the new norm at the house that Donald W. Reynolds built.

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Darren McFadden and Felix Jones ain't walking through that door anytime soon, so it might be another long autumn in northwest Arkansas.

Hasan Piker says he’d ‘absolutely’ campaign for AOC in 2028 as El-Sayed distances himself

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:24:45 -0400

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said he would "absolutely" campaign for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., if she runs for president in 2028 as some Democratic politicians distance themselves from the streamer over his past remarks.

Appearing on an episode of "The Axios Show," taped in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Piker revealed his interest in working as a campaign surrogate for Ocasio-Cortez.

"What goes on behind the scenes in the Democratic Party and what gets talked about is entirely different, I think, in many respects," Piker said.

Asked point-blank if he would campaign for Ocasio-Cortez in 2028, Piker said, "Oh, absolutely. Yes."

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The controversial streamer revealed he has also been in touch with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, along with "politicians that you would not expect that are not immediately seen as allies to democratic socialists."

Piker's comments come as some Democratic politicians, including Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Michigan, have begun distancing themselves from him following controversial remarks.

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When asked if Piker had been invited to campaign for El-Sayed, he said he had not been asked to stay away from — or go to — Michigan.

"If my services are needed, I’ll go wherever," Piker said.

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He added that if El-Sayed were to call on him to campaign this close to the upcoming midterms, "there’d be real deep problems."

"My job isn’t to get 65-plus-year-olds out to vote for the Democratic candidate," Piker continued. "My job is to get under 45-year-old, college-educated and non-college-educated men to come out and participate."

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Piker's comments during the Axios interview drew a public rebuke from El-Sayed after interviewer Alex Thompson recalled Piker's previous statement that "America is the top dog in terrorism."

"Do you think America, then, is worse than al Qaeda?" Thompson asked.

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"Pound for pound, as far as the number of deaths, yes," Piker replied. "We have caused tremendous terror all around the world.

"I think that that is not only terror that we are waging on regular civilians and nations in the periphery, but it's also having consequences on ourselves," the Twitch streamer continued. "It's having dramatic consequences on the home front.

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"One clear example of this is what we did in Minab [Iran]," Piker said, referring to a strike on a school earlier this year.

A United Nations fact-finding mission said it found "reasonable grounds to believe" the U.S. carried out the strike and that the attack amounted to the war crime of launching an indiscriminate attack.

"There's no distinction between blowing up a school, triple-tapping it with Tomahawk missiles. If you're killing 140 schoolgirls, that is an act of terror," Piker said.

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Piker finished his thought by conceding that not all Americans are terrorists but emphasized the need for an "environment of accountability."

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The Twitch streamer’s inflammatory stance was quickly denounced by El-Sayed’s campaign, which condemned the views in a statement to Axios and Fox News Digital.

"I do not agree with this statement [on al-Qaeda], nor do I give much weight to the statements made by a social media streamer," the campaign told the outlet. "I am more concerned with the dangerous policies of Donald Trump and Mike Rogers that are raising the prices of gas, groceries and healthcare for Michiganders."

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Piker’s apparent scramble to align himself with high-profile Democrats ahead of the midterm elections was noted by Kaivan Shroff, a media commentator and former digital organizer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.

"The central tension with Hasan is that he wants his electoral influence taken seriously, but he also wants to operate like a streamer with no responsibility for what his comments create for the candidates he supports," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "You can’t claim credit for helping politicians win and then treat the consequences of your own rhetoric as their problem."

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Shroff said that Piker’s comments regarding Ocasio-Cortez are "a perfect example," adding that "saying publicly that you’re talking to her and her team turns that relationship into a political story, whether they wanted one or not. If the goal is to help a candidate, sometimes the most useful thing you can do is not make yourself the story."

He also pointed to the conflicting priorities between Piker and El-Sayed, which may be a factor in the division between the two far-left Democrats.

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"El-Sayed has every reason to make clear that Hasan does not speak for his campaign, and Hasan criticizing him for creating that distance exposes the conflicting incentives here," Shroff said.

"A candidate has to answer to voters. … A streamer has to keep an audience engaged. If Hasan really wants to help the candidates he supports, an easier solution would be to stop handing them inflammatory comments they then have to explain and go away for a while."

Fox News Digital reached out to Piker and representatives for Ocasio-Cortez for comment.

Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report.

Illegal immigrant rideshare driver charged with rape in Maryland had prior NYC sex abuse arrest: DHS

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:49:29 -0400

An illegal immigrant rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting a teenage female passenger in Maryland has a history of sex abuse in New York, federal authorities said.

Abdoulaye Dia, a Guinea national from West Africa, was charged with first-degree rape, kidnapping, second-degree assault and third-degree sex offense, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

On Tuesday, Montgomery County police officers were called to a hospital where an underage teen girl reported a rape. She told police she was raped by an Empower rideshare driver.

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Dia took her to a parking lot in Silver Spring, where the alleged assault occurred.

Investigators identified Dia through information obtained from the rideshare app.

He was arrested Wednesday.

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Empower told Fox News Digital that all its drivers undergo background, sex offender, motor vehicle, and Social Security traces. Furthermore, they are vetted against the same global watchlist used by Uber and Lyft, through the exact same screening provider.

"The background check, sex offender check, driving record check, social security trace, and global watchlist search on this customer were conducted on July 16, 2026, and did not reveal any incidents," the company said about Dia.

"The Montgomery County Police Department reached out to Empower about this incident. Empower, as is our policy, asked law enforcement what Empower could do to assist their investigation and immediately provided all information requested."

Dia was previously arrested June 10 in New York City for sexual abuse by forcible compulsion, forcible touching of the sexual/intimate parts of another person, injuring a child less than 17 and sexual abuse without consent, a DHS spokesperson told Fox News.

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He entered the United States illegally through Arizona in December 2023 and was released by the Biden administration, DHS said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Empower for comment.

SPAM's newest flavor embraces buzzy trend but divides fans: 'Absolutely NOT'

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:10:57 -0400

The hot honey craze has officially reached one of America's most recognizable — and polarizing — canned meats.

Hormel Foods this week unveiled Spam Hot Honey, the first permanent addition to the brand's lineup in two years.

"The launch taps into one of today's fastest-growing flavor trends," the company told Fox News Digital, saying the sweet and spicy combination brings "fresh excitement" to the nearly 90-year-old brand.

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"Spam Hot Honey Flavored reflects the Spam brand's ongoing commitment to flavor innovation," the company added. "Whether someone prefers sweet, spicy or savory flavor profiles, this variety delivers the best of both worlds with a balance of sweetness and heat."

Spam Hot Honey is now available at select grocery retailers nationwide, joining the brand's lineup of more than 10 flavors.

To celebrate the launch, Hormel partnered with New York City's Win Son Bakery, where customers can try two limited-time menu items through Sept. 20 at its Brooklyn and Manhattan locations: a breakfast sandwich and a fan tuan, a traditional Taiwanese sticky rice roll, according to a press release.

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Some fans said they were excited to try the new flavor.

"I'd give it a shot," one person said on Facebook. "I try every new Spam that comes out," added another.

But not everyone is convinced.

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"I'm still a fan of just the original flavor," one Spam purist said on Facebook. "Sweet and Spicy may taste good fried, but I will have to pass."

Another commenter exclaimed, "Absolutely NOT in any flavor!"

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"So tired of this hot honey trend everywhere," one Reddit user said.

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The Spam launch is the latest example of hot honey spreading across grocery shelves and restaurant menus. In recent years, chains and brands have rolled out hot honey menu items, sauces, potato chips and bacon as companies recognize a growing appetite for "swicy" — sweet and spicy — flavors.

Introduced by Hormel in 1937, Spam gained popularity during World War II, when more than 100 million pounds were shipped to feed Allied troops.

Today, the canned meat has sold more than 9 billion cans worldwide and remains especially popular in Hawaii and parts of Asia, Fox News Digital previously reported.

Trump announces new 'AI Force,' vows to protect industry as AI czar announcement nears

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:08:52 -0400

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is creating an AI Force and plans to name an artificial intelligence czar as his administration pushes to accelerate the growth of AI in the U.S.

Trump said in a lengthy Truth Social post that his administration would resist efforts to restrict the rapidly developing technology while using the existing criminal and civil justice systems to address potential wrongdoing.

"We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," the post said. "Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!"

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Trump added that the government would also be "looking for BAD" and said existing criminal and civil laws could be used to address problems with the technology.

"For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS, in my First Term," the president's post continued. "To that end, I will be announcing, in the near future, the AI ‘Czar’ — Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!"

Trump did not provide details about the structure, authority or membership of the proposed AI Force or identify potential candidates to serve as its czar.

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Trump's announcement comes as lawmakers grapple with whether and how to regulate the rapidly developing technology.

Some Republicans have questioned calls for additional government oversight, while others have pushed for safeguards after AI industry leaders raised concerns about increasingly capable models.

Earlier this week, Trump joined the debate by rejecting calls for additional government regulation of the industry, arguing that restrictions could hinder the U.S. in its competition with China.

In Saturday’s post, Trump compared criticism of AI and data centers to several other political controversies and argued that opposition to data center construction had largely failed.

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Trump also predicted that AI could eventually account for as much as 25% of U.S. gross domestic product, though he did not cite a source for the estimate.

"AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our Country’s GDP," he wrote. "We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!"

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In a separate Truth Social post, Trump asked people to choose within the post on what to call AI.

"Many people think that the words "Artificial Intelligence" are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence. A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena would be Superior Intelligence (SI) or, Extreme Intelligence (EI) or, Supreme Intelligence (SI)," he wrote.

"This is a Poll, and I would appreciate everybody voting! Which is the best name for this ever growing "Revolution?" President DONALD J. TRUMP"