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Europe bankrolls Putin's war machine even as NATO races to bolster defenses

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:21:29 -0400

Even as NATO allies increase defense spending, arm Ukraine and impose sanctions aimed at weakening the Kremlin, European Union countries haven't yet been able to shake their dependence on Russian liquefied natural gas, providing Russia with a key source of revenue as it wages war in Ukraine.

A new analysis of commercial shipping data shows European countries spent billions in the first half of 2026 on purchases of Arctic liquefied natural gas. Environmental watchdog Urgewald, using trade intelligence platform Kpler shipping data, found that 136 of the 140 cargoes exported from Russia's flagship Yamal liquefied natural gas project between January and June were delivered to European Union ports. China, once viewed as a major market for the Arctic project, received just four cargoes over the same period.

The group estimated those shipments were worth roughly €5.96 billion, or about $6.8 billion, based on benchmark European natural gas prices.

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The figures expose one of the central contradictions confronting Europe four years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine: While European governments have pledged to end their dependence on Russian fossil fuels and cut off a key source of the Kremlin's revenue, significant payments for Russian liquefied natural gas continue flowing during the bloc's transition away from Russian energy.

The analysis by environmental watchdog Urgewald, based on trade intelligence platform Kpler shipping data, found that 136 of the 140 cargoes exported from Russia's Yamal liquefied natural gas project between January and June were delivered to European Union ports. China, once viewed as a major market for the Arctic project, received just four cargoes over the same period.

The group estimated those shipments were worth roughly €5.96 billion, or about $6.8 billion, based on benchmark European natural gas prices.

The figures expose one of the central contradictions confronting Europe four years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine: While NATO allies are increasing defense spending, arming Ukraine and imposing sanctions aimed at weakening the Kremlin, European purchases continue generating billions of dollars in energy revenue for Russia.

The analysis found French ports were the destination for 51 cargoes from the Yamal liquefied natural gas project, followed by Belgium with 37 and Spain with 34 during the first six months of the year, according to the analysis. The figures reflect deliveries to ports rather than the nationality of the companies purchasing the liquefied natural gas or its ultimate destination within the European market, a spokesperson with France's embassy in Washington emphasized.

The findings also come as NATO allies have committed to sharply increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the challenge of simultaneously strengthening Europe's military deterrence while significant energy revenues continue flowing to Moscow.

The European Union has adopted legislation to phase out Russian gas imports in stages, with a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas under long-term contracts taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and a ban on Russian pipeline gas under long-term contracts following on Sept. 30, 2027. While pipeline gas imports from Russia have fallen sharply since 2022, Russian liquefied natural gas has remained a significant source of supply for several European countries.

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President Donald Trump has criticized Europe for its continued dependence on Russian fuel sources.

"Europe has sadly spent more money buying Russian oil and gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine, by far," Trump said during his March 4, 2025, address to a joint session of Congress.

European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said the increase likely reflected "frontloaded deliveries and adjustments to contractual arrangements ahead of tighter restrictions," noting that the ban on new Russian gas contracts only took effect in March and that most remaining imports are under long-term contracts that are not scheduled to end until 2027.

The commission also said market disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz prompted efforts to maximize alternative liquefied natural gas supplies and that restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas transshipment may have resulted in more cargoes remaining within the European Union market.

"As a result of President Trump’s energy dominance agenda, the United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of oil and natural gas — with more than enough supply for both the United States and our allies," the White House said in a statement. "The United States is Europe’s largest supplier of natural gas, and Europe will continue to import more and more U.S. LNG."

The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Fox News Digital in a statement that Belgium backed the EU's agreement to phase out Russian gas imports and was "actively working toward that objective," adding that the country was implementing all EU measures in the field.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Spanish embassy in Washington for comment.

Russia's use of energy as a geopolitical tool came into sharp focus after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when Moscow sharply reduced or halted natural gas supplies to several European countries, including Poland, Bulgaria, Finland and Germany. The European Commission accused the Kremlin of attempting to "weaponize" Europe's energy supply after Russia cut deliveries through multiple routes, including the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

The disruptions accelerated the European Union's effort to end decades of reliance on Russian fossil fuels and deprive Moscow of a key source of export revenue.

In 2022, members of the European Parliament called on the European Commission to investigate allegations that Russian-backed organizations sought to shape European Union energy debates, including by opposing domestic fossil fuel development and nuclear power. The allegations have been the subject of political debate, but no comprehensive public finding has established that Russian funding broadly shaped Europe's green energy policies.

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The data illustrate the strategic challenges of unwinding decades of dependence on Russian energy while maintaining stable supplies for European consumers.

Continued liquefied natural gas purchases provide Russia with billions of dollars in export revenue at a time when the U.S. and its allies have sought to squeeze Moscow's energy earnings in an effort to limit the Kremlin's ability to sustain its war in Ukraine.

In June, EU foreign ministers approved another round of sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex and "curb[ing] Russia's energy revenues" by tightening restrictions on the country's shadow fleet and the networks that help export its oil.

Spain, one of Europe's largest importers of Russian liquefied natural gas, has emerged as a focal point in the debate over the bloc's planned phaseout. The head of the Port of Bilbao urged Brussels to delay its 2027 ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports in an article published June 27 in the Financial Times, warning Europe could become overly dependent on U.S. gas. Spain's energy minister rejected that argument, saying the recent rise in Russian liquefied natural gas imports was temporary and insisting Europe should move ahead with plans to eliminate Russian gas imports beginning in 2027.

Spain has also emerged as a frequent target of Trump: last week during the NATO Summit in Ankara Wednesday and Thursday, he blasted Madrid over its refusal to meet the alliance's new defense spending target, calling Spain "a wasted cause" and "a terrible partner" while threatening to cut off trade.

The clash followed earlier disputes over Spain's refusal to support U.S. military operations against Iran.

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The findings come days after bipartisan senators and the Trump administration reached an agreement on legislation that would authorize sweeping secondary sanctions against countries continuing to purchase Russian energy. The proposal, championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, is intended to increase pressure on Moscow by targeting foreign buyers of Russian oil and natural gas.

"As Russia intensifies its slaughter of civilians, it is imperative that the legislative and executive branches work together to create tools to exact a heavy price on those who buy Russian oil and natural gas, fueling the Putin war machine," leading senators said in a joint statement.

Fox News Digital has reached out to NATO and the Russian embassy for comment.

Microwaved squishy toy explodes onto boy's face and chest amid viral trend, causing horrific burns

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:59:14 -0400

An Alabama teenager and his family are warning about the dangers of a viral social media trend after he suffered third-degree burns when a microwaved sensory toy exploded.

Eli Blackmon, now 13, was 11 when he saw videos on TikTok showing people putting NeeDoh squishy toys in the microwave in order to soften them.

The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company’s website as a "gratifying super soft, super stretchy dough filled groovy glob."

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"I thought it was harmless because an adult tried it and nothing happened," he told Fox News Digital this week.

"When I took it out, my older sister held it for a few minutes, then I was playing with it. As soon as I squeezed it, it burst and the hot gel exploded onto my neck, chest and hands."

The hot gel caused third-degree burns on the boy’s neck and chest.

"At first I was just feeling frantic because I wasn’t sure what was going on because he was just screaming and not communicating," the teen’s mother, Fallon Blackmon, told Fox News Digital.

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"My husband is a fire medic and I work in emergency call taking, so I had a little knowledge of how serious it was. That obviously didn’t keep me from panicking on the inside."

She was not aware of this trend before her child's injury, she said.

"If I was aware, we would have had a conversation about not doing it."

Eli Blackmon recalled feeling extreme pain after the injury.

"I thought I was going to die. I kept telling my parents, ‘I don’t want to die, I’m sorry,’ and I that I loved them."

Blackmon was transported by ambulance to the emergency department at the local children’s hospital, and was later sent to the burn unit for wound care and debridement.

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"With how severe the burn was, they would typically recommend skin grafts, but they wouldn’t consider it for him because of the risks to his airway," his mother said.

Blackmon had weekly visits with the burn unit for four months, during which the doctors scraped off dead skin and performed wound care.

"This was done with no pain meds or numbing, so all his follow-up appointments were very painful," Fallon Blackmon said.

"Once the wound started to heal and the scarring began, they had to do chemical burns because he was developing granulation tissue."

The teen also developed a rash from the bandages, which quickly turned into a staph infection.

"Another issue was that the burn was pulling fluids from his body, and this caused severe lower GI issues for months," his mother said.

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Blackmon, who is a jiu-jitsu athlete, missed months of training and competing due to the injury. The family also faced thousands of dollars worth of hospital bills, doctor bills and wound care supplies over the four-month care period.

Now, the teen and his mother aim to help prevent other families from going through the same ordeal.

"If you purchase these types of toys, please just mention this trend and not to do it," she urged parents. "Even if they don’t have social media, kids in school are hearing it from other kids."

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Today, Blackmon attends to his scar each day so that it doesn’t cause any issues with neck mobility.

"I have to do stretches and moisturize and massage it daily," he said.

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"It hasn’t really changed my confidence because all my friends and family are very supportive and tell me my scar is cool."

To other kids who may be thinking about participating in this social media trend, Blackmon’s advice is simple: "Don’t do it! It’s stupid! It causes so much pain and other problems."

"Actually, just don’t do any trends on TikTok, even if you think they are harmless," he added. "Talk to your parents."

Blackmon’s mother agreed, noting that sharing the story and receiving negative criticism from adults online would be worth preventing another child from being "scarred for life" and experiencing something so traumatic.

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A spokesperson for TikTok USDS Joint Venture previously shared with Fox News Digital that any content that "promotes dangerous behavior" and may lead to serious injury is considered a violation of the platform's Community Guidelines. The company claims that it immediately removes these videos when they are found.

Fox News Digital reached out to the manufacturer of NeeDoh requesting comment.

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:38:11 -0400

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Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:41:33 -0400

Tragedy built a strong bond between Darline Graham Nordone and her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

Tragedy is once again striking its bell, this time with the sudden passing of her brother and father figure. And now, she’s being considered to replace him in the Senate, just over 24 hours after his death.

President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., both want her in the role, and sources have told Fox News that Scott has been speaking with her about filling in for the remainder of Graham’s term.

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Trump is pushing South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to appoint her, announcing that he recommended the governor tap Graham’s "wonderful sister" to serve out his term as a caretaker.

"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly," Trump said on Truth Social.

And Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told CNN that he had spoken with Nordone and McMaster on Sunday, and that tapping Graham's sister "certainly, in my view, makes a lot of sense."

"I think, in many respects, it would be a way of extending Lindsey’s legacy here, and certainly something that, if that’s what they decide to end up doing, I think there’d be a lot of support for," Thune said.

McMaster is slated to announce his pick Monday afternoon in a news conference that Scott is also expected to attend.

If he does tap Nordone, it would be a temporary selection. In the background, private jockeying is already happening to succeed Graham as the GOP nominee in the Palmetto State.

The filing deadline to succeed Graham and run for a full six-year Senate term opens July 21 and a special election primary is scheduled for Aug. 11. Many South Carolina politicians have expressed interest in the job, seeing the vacant Senate seat as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to serve in the upper chamber.

Meanwhile, Nordone has never held public office, unlike her brother, who served in Congress for three decades in both the House and Senate. Nordone is a mother of two and worked in a vocational rehabilitation role that specifically helped people with disabilities find employment in South Carolina.

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And whether she’s ready to accept the position remains unclear.

"Actually, I’m just kind of like devastated right now," Nordone told the New York Post shortly after Trump’s announcement.

Nordone and Graham shared a unique bond, too. Graham was in his early 20s when both their parents died within less than a year of one another. That tragedy pushed him to become her primary legal guardian and caretaker, thrusting him into the role of father and brother to his younger sister.

"Of all the things that have happened in my life, her turning out so well is the highlight of it by far," Graham told C-SPAN in 2015.

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Nordone highlighted the outsized role Graham played in raising her after the death of their parents. After becoming her legal guardian, he enlisted in the Air Force to allow her to qualify for his military benefits. She later credited him with ensuring that she completed high school and college.

"He’s kind of like a brother, a father and a mother rolled into one," she told The New York Times in an interview in 2015.

Nordone was a frequent presence in Graham’s campaigns during his decades-long career.

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"My parents, they were loving people and cared about us, but Lindsey was always the one that took care of me and helped me with my homework," she said in a campaign spot titled "Darline." "If I was sick, he gave me my medicine. He taught me how to ride a bicycle."

"He never let me down," she continued. "To take on that responsibility of raising a little sister — that came from within for Lindsey."

Texas DoorDash driver gets hit by a car fleeing from police and still delivers the order

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:32:38 -0400

A Texas DoorDash driver didn’t let the pain of being struck by a car keep her from delivering an order. A less dedicated driver may have seen the police chase headed their way, hopped back in their car, and canceled the order.

This heroic delivery driver did not. She was knocked onto the hood of the car driven by an alleged burglary suspect who refused to stop during an attempted traffic stop.

Understandably, she dropped the order. But only for a moment.

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While the suspect, identified by police as Torrance Whitaker, was fleeing from the car and making a run for it, the DoorDash driver slid off the hood and picked up the order which had landed in the street in front of the car.

She then proceeded to complete the delivery while officers gave chase to the man now jumping fences and running through the yards of the Houston neighborhood.

"I was on the phone with my husband, and I just hear somebody crash. So I'm like, wait a minute, I heard something from police. When he came out from my door, I think it was HPD parked on my mulch, like what happened here!," witness Lily Portillo, whose cameras caught the action, told KTRK.

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"It's amazing how the girl just delivered the food. I asked her if she was OK, and she said she was OK. She needs a big tip. I really hope somebody finds her and hope she's OK."

After being chased through several yards, a Houston Police K-9 eventually catches up to him, and he's arrested.

The court documents, according to the outlet, state that Whitaker was charged with aggravated assault for hitting the delivery driver with his car while fleeing from police.

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KTRK spoke with the DoorDash driver. She, like the hero that she is, didn’t want to be identified. She is in a lot of pain, but avoided breaking any bones. She's also looking into filing a claim against the suspect's insurance.

What a story of dedication. This order was being delivered if the delivery driver was physically able to do so.

There's very little hesitation. It's more of a moment to collect herself, then she's back to the business at hand. Truly impressive work.

Armed man arrested at US Capitol barricade as police probe why he drove onto restricted grounds

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:24:12 -0400

An armed man was arrested Monday after driving to a security barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, prompting a police investigation into why he came to the heavily protected complex and temporarily shutting down part of the Capitol grounds.

U.S. Capitol Police said officers arrested the man at the North Barricade after discovering he had a firearm.

Firearms are prohibited on Capitol Grounds, and authorities immediately closed the area while investigators processed the scene.

"Our investigators are working to learn more about the suspect and why he drove to the U.S. Capitol ," Capitol Police said in a statement.

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Authorities have not identified the suspect or announced any charges.

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Police remained at the scene Monday afternoon, where officers were seen removing items from a Ford Bronco parked diagonally in front of the barricade.

From a distance, the items appeared to include water bottles and other belongings.

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A dog that had been inside the vehicle was removed safely and taken away in an SPCA vehicle.

The North Barricade remained closed as the investigation continued.

Fox News' Dan Scully, Chad Pergram, and Kelly Phares contributed to this report.

Mamdani ripped over record-high NYC rents with critics pointing to policy they say is fueling crisis

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:14:58 -0400

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism over housing affordability as rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn hit record highs, with conservative commentators arguing that immigration-driven demand is adding pressure to an already tight rental market that the mayor campaigned to ease.

Manhattan's and Brooklyn’s median rents reached $5,295 and $4,350, respectively, in June, according to an analysis conducted by the Corcoran Group, a real estate firm. The most recent available data shows roughly 38% of New Yorker residents were born outside the United States, and about 40% of rentals in the city are occupied by foreign-born individuals, though the data does not distinguish between legal and illegal immigration status.

"You declared yourself a sanctuary city. You ‘welcomed’ hundreds of thousands of illegals. Then you had to find places to put them," conservative radio host Andrew Wilkow wrote on X, reacting to news of increased rents. "That put pressure on housing supply. Shortages create price increases. It's pretty simple."

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A 2003 paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that immigration "pushes up rents and housing values in destination cities," with an immigration inflow equal to 1% of a city’s population associated with about a 1% increase in average rents and housing values. More recently, a paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in March found that a 1% increase in illegal immigrants working in a given area corresponded to a 1.4% increase in rental prices because localities did not build enough new housing to match population growth.

Both papers reflect the authors’ findings and do not represent official positions of the Federal Reserve System or its regional banks.

"Young Americans compete for housing with millions of foreign arrivals," Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, wrote on Monday in response to the rent data out of New York City.

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Between 2020 and 2023, the most recent years available, the share of renter households associated with foreign-born New Yorkers rose from 37% to 40%, according to the New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey. The data does not distinguish a resident's legal status, making it unclear whether illegal immigrants represent an increased share of renters.

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, responding to news of rising rents on Sunday, recommended that the city rezone neighborhoods to allow more homebuilding, invest in affordable housing development, and cut construction regulations to increase housing supply and bring down costs.

Conservative lawyer Mike Davis responded to Levine’s recommendations by asking, "How about deporting illegals?"

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The White House claims that declining rental costs in the South and Southwest have been caused by its deportations, a claim disputed by critics who point toward broader market conditions. A March 2024 academic study found that deportations could actually increase overall housing prices by harming the construction industry, though the authors conceded that removing illegal immigrants could also cause housing demand to come down somewhat.

Mamdani campaigned on addressing New York City’s housing crisis by freezing increases for rent-stabilized tenants, building 200,000 new affordable homes and expanding tenant protections. Since taking office, he has successfully frozen rents on rent-stabilized leases, released a housing plan aimed at building and preserving 400,000 affordable homes and moved to expand rental vouchers.

"Zohran Mamdani ‘froze the rent’ and served himself some taxpayer-funded cake," Red State writer Bonchie posted to X, referring to Mamdani's celebrating the rent freeze with cake earlier this summer. "Then rents hit an all-time high, vacancy rates reached the highest since COVID, and he proposed a 20% raise for himself. Incredible stuff."

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Critics argue that rent freezes will lead to increased prices for everyone else and disincentivize property owners from doing more than the bare minimum to maintain units that they aren’t being paid market rate to rent.

Mamdani’s office did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday.

Trump administration probes UNRWA over alleged employment of 1,500 terrorists

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:09:00 -0400

A controversial United Nations agency is being investigated by U.S. officials for alleged ties to terrorism. The U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the U.N. organization for Palestinian refugees, has more than 1,500 employees being probed for links to terrorism.

U.S. officials have increasingly called on U.N. member states to defund UNRWA after decades of concerns about its school materials promoting terror, the presence of Hamas tunnels beneath UNRWA schools and charges that staff members participated in the Hamas terrorist attacks of Oct. 7 against Israel.

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While the U.N. conducted its own UNRWA investigation in 2024 through the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) following claims that 19 UNRWA employees were part of the Oct. 7. attacks, OIOS found insufficient evidence to support the participation of 10 employees. For the remaining nine, UNRWA terminated their contracts.

As the USAID Office of the Inspector General, a law enforcement agency separate from USAID, continues to investigate 1,500 UNRWA employees, it recently announced that it had referred a total of 108 current or former UNRWA staff to the State Department for suspension or exclusion from working with organizations that receive U.S. funds. Those members were found to be involved in the Hamas invasion of southern Israel, or were members of terrorist groups.

A U.S. diplomatic official briefed by USAID OIG investigators confirmed to Fox News Digital that at least 1,500 current or former UNRWA employees are under investigation for ties to foreign terrorist organizations in Gaza.

A senior U.S. official who spoke with Fox News Digital said that the USAID OIG investigation "smartly picked up where the U.N. failed" by looking beyond Oct. 7 participation. The official said the USAID OIG investigation is "critical, as U.S. taxpayers should never fund the salaries of aid workers that are members of a foreign terrorist organization."

The senior official told Fox News Digital, "USAID OIG’s investigation is helping prevent terrorists from criss-crossing across aid organizations that have received or are seeking U.S. or Board of Peace funding."

Hamas was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) in 1997 by the State Department, and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group (SDGT) in 2001.

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In the press release describing its effort, the USAID OIG said that individuals referred for debarment included "UNRWA school principals, teachers, security personnel, attendants, psychosocial counselors and medical professionals."

They included two deputy school principals, one of whom served as a Hamas deputy company commander and another of whom was a squad leader. USAID OIG additionally referred a teacher with "expertise as a sniper for Hamas," and one who tracked explosive device assignments. Another referred individual was a school principal assigned to a Hamas military manufacturing unit. Under his school, there were "three anti-tank positions and a tunnel shaft."

In the case of Oct. 7 involvement, the USAID OIG specifically mentioned a teacher ordered "to bring two anti-tank missiles to a prescribed location during the Oct. 7 terror attacks," and a deputy school principal charged with communications.

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The USAID OIG stated that it expects to make further referrals to the State Department in addition to "potential criminal referrals to the Department of Justice."

As a result of its investigations, the State Department has banned Hafez Mousa Mohammed Mousa from any future work with U.S. government entities. An UNRWA school principal, Mousa was working with the Hamas East Jabaliya Battalion and "coordinated communications with other suspected Hamas members during the Oct. 7 attacks," the USAID OIG report explains.

In response to Fox News Digital’s questions about whether it will blacklist other identified UNRWA employees, a State Department spokesperson said that "it is no surprise that another 100 UNWRA employees were determined to be involved in the barbaric Oct. 7 attack. President Trump and Secretary Rubio have affirmed time and time again that no State Department funding will be provided to UNWRA, which has been totally infiltrated by Hamas and terrorist sympathizers."

On July 1, the Board of Peace posted on X that UNRWA "has no place in the new Gaza."

An official briefed on developments with the Board of Peace told Fox News Digital that the USAID OIG’s investigations are "quite concerning to us."

The official explained that "we can’t really have an institution operating inside of Gaza where they're purportedly delivering aid and services to two million people but also allegedly participating in and supporting terrorism. That is anathema to creating a safe and prosperous Gaza for Gazans." Moving forward without UNRWA will require being "responsible and deliberate in terms of how we transition those services over to ensure there are no gaps in critical aid delivery, whether it's health services, vaccinations, food, or other goods."

Last month, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) posted about the infiltration of UNRWA on X, saying, "It is time for the United States to take action to address this growing problem and the systemic radicalization in UNRWA facilities." Risch said he would work with the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. "to root out the terrorist links at the U.N."

The U.S. Representative for United Nations Management and Reform, Ambassador Jeff Bartos, told a U.N. meeting in June on UNRWA funding, that it was time "to break this cycle."

"This year, you have the choice to stop underwriting an organization that has become a subsidiary of Hamas, whose employees took part in one of the most barbaric terrorist attacks in human history on Oct. 7, 2023," Bartos said. "This year, you have the choice to give the Palestinian people living in Gaza the opportunity to find durable solutions and prosper, instead of subjecting them to endless cycles of dependency and forever refugeehood."

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Hamas' theft of aid is continuing to cause harm in Gaza. While not calling out Hamas by name, on Sunday, the U.N. Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov released a statement strongly condemning the "obstruction of humanitarian operations in Gaza by the de facto authorities." He noted that the previous day, "armed personnel affiliated with the de facto authorities forcibly entered the Abu Rashid food distribution point in Jabalia," and additionally "entered a [World Food Programme] warehouse and reportedly assaulted two truck drivers who were delivering humanitarian supplies."

Alakbarov said the incidents "are not isolated" and "reflect an increasingly dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence and obstruction, including smuggling attempts, targeting and abusing humanitarian operations."

Fox News Digital reached out to UNRWA for comment.

NEWT GINGRICH: Lindsey Graham’s legacy is one of courage and relentless patriotism

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:35:22 -0400

I have known Lindsey Graham since we campaigned together in 1994 during the Contract with America reform movement. That effort led the American people to give Republicans control of the House for the first time in 40 years.

It was an enormous shock to lose him so suddenly this week.

His closest political ally, President Donald Trump, said Sen. Graham was "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known." He went on to say Sen. Graham was a "true American Patriot."

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Sen. Graham had enormous spirit — and he spent equally enormous effort to get America on the right track. In the 32 years I knew him, he was always energetic, upbeat, and moving on to the next fight, reform, or opportunity to get something done.

We worked together on dozens of issues over the years, and recently were shoulder to shoulder fighting for Ukraine’s survival against Russian imperialism.

Sen. Graham was always moving forward, always on offense, and always maneuvering to help America reach its goals.

His relationship with President Trump was phenomenal. Originally, in 2015, Graham was one of then-candidate Trump’s harshest and loudest opponents. However, when Trump won, Graham set out to become a strong ally. He knew that with a leader as strong as President Trump you could be his ally and get a lot done or you could be his opponent and get frozen out of all the key decisions.

The fascinating thing was how well their love of golf brought them together. Sen. Graham had just the right personality to help the President relax when they golfed together. In a real sense, one of Sen. Graham’s greatest contributions was hanging out and helping the President renew his energy and his sense of enjoying life. And of course, they talked a lot about policy between putts.

Sen. Graham had an extraordinarily energetic commitment to national security and foreign policy. Long before President Trump appeared on the scene, Sen. Graham was one of "the three amigos," along with Sens. John McCain and Joe Lieberman. The three of them could be found in virtually every hot spot on the planet. They didn’t just talk about national security; they immersed themselves in it and studied it. All that would be of enormous help to Sen. Graham when the Russians invaded Ukraine. He became one of the leading advocates of stopping Vladimir Putin.

Long time Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad captured their impact in a recent tweet. He said, "I remember Senator Graham especially after 9/11 as part of a trio: McCain, Lieberman, and Graham. They were a great unique package, a bipartisan powerhouse who loved America, its servicemen and women, and its national security including its role of global leadership. They helped unify America and reflected that unity. A special era. I saw that up-close and personal during their frequent visits to Iraq and Afghanistan when I served in both countries. Lindsey, you served America with honor and distinction. You, Senators McCain and Lieberman, will also have an honored place in US history."

Finally, I can’t write about Sen. Graham without reaching back to his first speech on the House floor. It was the first day of the new Republican Congress. Many freshman might have been a little intimidated by addressing the House on that historic day, but not Sen. Graham. Here is his very first contribution as an elected official:

"Mr. Speaker, I came from South Carolina, a State that a few years ago sent about 18 people to jail because they took shirts, they took shoes, they took golf trips, and they sold their vote. If Members want to reform me, I challenge them to do so. But everything in its time. For 40 years Democrats have had control of this body to do that.

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"What the American people need to know, and what I want constituents to know at home is what we are talking about doing the first day is to change the way this institution operates.

"Newt Gingrich, the new Speaker of the House, has done something that no Speaker of the House has ever done in this body, Republican or Democrat. He has instituted a measure to limit his own term as Speaker. I congratulate him for doing that. Leadership and reform begins at the top, and that is what he has demonstrated, and on behalf of the freshman class we thank him for doing something other than talk.

"Also in this rule is a provision that would limit committee chairmen to serve six years. If we want to change America, that is a great place to start, and that is what we are talking about today, changing this institution to breathe new life into it.

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"Mr. Speaker, ideas do matter, and they are going to have a new day."

Sen. Graham went on to fight for reform until the last day he was alive. He will be deeply missed by those of us who knew him personally. He will be missed by the entire country for the loss of his courage, patriotism, creativity and energy.

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Comedian Margaret Cho mocks Lindsey Graham's death, suggests Trump is next in viral video

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:32:14 -0400

Comedian Margaret Cho is facing backlash after a video circulating on social media Sunday showed her mocking the death of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and appearing to suggest that President Donald Trump could be next.

"Bye Lindsey… Bye Lindsey Graham. From the closet to the coffin, real seamless. Real seamless," Cho said in a video posted on Facebook.

Cho continued her rant, appearing to suggest that Trump might be the next to die, and including the hashtags, "#resist" and "#fdt" in her post, among others.

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"Um, also yeah, Mitch McConnell. So, it’s Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham… it does happen in threes. Hope," Cho said.

Graham, 71, passed away at 10:23 p.m. Saturday. An autopsy was done on Sunday suggesting that Graham passed away from aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

A statement from Graham’s office read, "The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized, and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death."

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McConnell, who has been hospitalized for almost a month, said in a statement Sunday that he has been recovering from a fall.

"My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion," McConnell said. "I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages."

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Cowboys legend Michael Irvin wins over booing Eagles fans at Philly bar ahead of Home Run Derby

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:14:37 -0400

This is not your grandfather's Philadelphia.

Nearly 27 years ago, Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin laid motionless on the concrete jungle surface of Veterans Stadium for the last time. He was wheeled off on a stretcher to the cheers of Eagles fans who watched as the rival, who had dominated them for well over a decade, left with a spinal cord injury.

Irvin's football career was over.

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On Sunday, Irvin was back in Philly and wearing his jersey in a local watering hole with not a care in the world that fans booed him. It's good for business. The Playmaker is back in the City of Brotherly Love not as a villain, but as a guest podcaster/influencer for tonight's MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby.

Is Irvin an odd choice for a baseball event? Of course, but if you're going to intentionally fire up Philly fans, Irvin is a smart foil. He wants the heat.

"It was a compliment for Philly to cheer me," the Playmaker said years later of the Eagles fans who cheered after he was carted off in 1999. "Philly wasn't cheering my injury. They were cheering my departure," he added. "Thank God he's leaving the field, he's been killing us. Thank God, maybe now we have a chance to win. You've never heard me say one negative thing about the Philadelphia crowd."

Irvin, 60, carried that same mentality into McGillins Olde Ale House in Center City Philly.

"Eagles fans know tough when they see it," one fan wrote on Instagram of the Pro Football Hall of Famer walking in and taking it.

"I love it. As a 45 yr old Philadelphian through and through. I love seeing this 2nd act of Michael Irving. Continue to inspire. Even though you heard boos, I know you could feel the respect and love," wrote another fan.

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Yet, at the end of the day, these fans were literally cheering when it looked possible that Irvin had suffered a possible life-changing injury during that 1999 season. Through it all, Irvin hasn't dwelled on the actions of Eagles fans.

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"I remember my dad, and a lot of those fans are just like my dad," Irvin recalled in 2013. "It’s the only place and the only time their opinion counts, the only way they can voice their disappointment, and I can’t have a problem with that."

And, now, it appears the feelings are mutual. We've all lived long enough for Eagles fans to find a soft spot for one of their hated enemies.

NY Times columnist Kristof says no plans to seek office again amid disclosure issues, queries on unused funds

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:14:34 -0400

Liberal New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof insists he has "zero plans" to seek elected office again in the wake of criticism for failing to disclose he was covering people who donated to his campaign for governor of Oregon in 2021 and questions about unused campaign funds.

Kristof, who briefly left the Times in 2021 to run for governor of Oregon as a Democrat, returned to the newspaper in 2022 after he was deemed ineligible because of the state’s three-year residency requirement. Times journalists are prohibited from political activity, including fundraising or campaigning for officials seeking election, but Kristof was sitting on an unused pile of cash after thriving in the fundraising department during his short-lived bid for office.

The Times told Fox News Digital last month that it was reviewing Kristof’s work after Semafor reported that he failed to disclose that subjects of his columns previously donated to his political campaign. When asked for an update on the internal probe into Kristof’s past work, a New York Times spokesperson provided the links to nine different columns that now feature an editors' note.

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A Times spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the internal review regarding disclosure is now complete.

"The only independent press ethics expert who has looked at my conduct related to campaign donations has confirmed that everything was ethical," Kristof told Fox News Digital.

Meanwhile, Kristof transferred roughly $1 million that remained in his campaign war chest into a new political action committee named Oregon Strong, run by his wife Sheryl WuDunn, in 2022 as he was set to return to the Times.

"In other words, nearly half the money Kristof raised for his political bid remains under family control," Rolling Stone wrote in August 2022.

Kristof told Rolling Stone that it would use the cash to fund job training programs in Oregon. He also said that Oregon Strong would be "nonpolitical," despite promising to support then-Democratic Gov. Kate Brown's job-creation program.

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Four years after the Rolling Stone piece, Oregon Strong has not contributed to any jobs program, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s public transaction page.

Since Oregon Strong received a deposit of $992,031 from Kristof’s campaign on Aug. 3, 2022, the only significant expenditures have been a $100,000 donation to Vision to Learn in 2023 and a $2,000 donation to A Progressive Voice for Oregon in 2024.

The only other withdrawals from Oregon Strong are miscellaneous expenditures of less than $100 apiece and a $125 payment to Meadowlark Bookkeeping, according to the Oregon Secretary of State. There has been zero activity since 2024.

The remaining cash, nearly $890,000, appears to be sitting untouched in the Oregon Strong PAC controlled by Kristof’s wife. The significant balance and contributions to progressive political causes have raised eyebrows among political watchdogs, who questioned whether Kristof will run for office again in the future and how this affects his role at the Times.

Political insiders feel the pattern of behavior provides a clear path for him to run again, and with money from donors he has written about, as long as he maintains his Oregon residency.

When reached for comment, Kristof distanced himself from the PAC run by his wife, criticizing media outlets for asking questions and suggesting it's "a bad-faith effort to discredit investigative journalism."

"You should know that I haven't been involved in Oregon Strong since 2022 and in fact was unaware of the donation you mentioned in 2024," Kristof told Fox News Digital.

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Kristof recently penned a controversial piece featuring men and women alleging "brutal sexual abuse at the hands of Israel’s prison guards, soldiers, settlers and interrogators." Critics blasted the May opinion column as "propaganda" and poked holes in the reporting, specifically a claim that dogs have been trained to sexually assault Palestinians. The Israeli government has even promised legal action, but Kristof feels any criticism he faces is a direct result of the backlash.

"This issue has been raised only to attack me for an article I wrote recently about Palestinians being raped in Israeli prisons," Kristof told Fox News Digital. "I have zero plans to ever seek elective office."

At least one critic of Kristof isn’t thrilled with his behavior.

"The fact pattern makes clear that Nick Kristof used his column to generate PR for his political donors, without disclosing it," a senior Republican political operative told Fox News Digital.

"Now it's clear he's keeping these donors’ money in violation of his and the New York Times pledge," the GOP operative added. "The Times clearly has a serious ethics issue on its hands."

Among the conflicts raised by Semafor were a pair of columns, published in 2025 and 2026, that featured Vision to Learn, the organization that received $100,000 from Oregon Strong.

The pieces are among the nine that were quietly slapped with editors' notes and now say, "This column failed to disclose that Larry Gilson, the chairman of Focusing Philanthropy, donated to Nicholas Kristof’s campaign for governor of Oregon in 2021."

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The New York Times Ethical Journalism Handbook prohibits staff members from doing anything "that might raise questions about their journalistic fairness and independence," including campaigning for a candidate, endorsing a candidate or pushing efforts to enact legislation. They are also prohibited from marching or rallying in support of any political movement, and giving money to, or soliciting money for, any political candidate or election cause.

The ethics handbook added, "Staff members must be sensitive that political activity by their spouses, family or companions may create conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflict."

Looking for better coffee? Hundreds of chefs and sommeliers say these are the world's best

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:12:26 -0400

A panel of more than 250 chefs and sommeliers evaluated coffees from around the world for taste.

The judging was part of the International Taste Institute's (ITI) Superior Taste Awards, which are "widely regarded in the food and beverage industry as the most prestigious taste certification worldwide," according to the ITI.

This year, dozens of coffees from around the world — ranging from whole-bean coffees, ground coffee, instant coffee, capsules/pods and decaf products — earned Superior Taste Awards.

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Jury members perform the tasting process blind and in complete silence. They know nothing about the items being tasted ahead of time, except for their category, according to the awards criteria.

The food and drinks contain no identifying markers. The panel judges them on five criteria: first impression, vision, olfaction, taste and texture (for food) or final sensation (for drinks).

The judges award products achieving an overall score above 70% with the Superior Taste Award, "a stamp of indisputable quality and prestige," according to the ITI. Products are further evaluated with ratings of one, two or three stars.

Nineteen coffees won three-star designations. Among those, some are available for purchase in the U.S. through specialty coffee retailers and online through importers, and a couple are more widely distributed.

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Two Lavazza brand coffees, available in America, earned three stars: La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Colombia and Tales of Italy Canal Grande.

La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Colombia is "a full-bodied and balanced blend, with aromatic notes of tropical fruits, lime zest and jasmine," according to retailer Italy Best Coffee.

"This 100% Arabica blend is sourced from Colombia. This blend is ideal for espresso preparation."

Tales of Italy Canal Grande contains a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans with notes of chocolate and scores 8 out of 10 on the intensity scale, according to Walmart.com, which imports the coffee from Great Britain.

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In total, five whole-bean coffees from Italy earned three-star recognition, along with three from Spain and one each from South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Japan and Taiwan.

The only ground coffee to receive a three-star Superior Taste Award was Café San Alberto by Café San Alberto of Colombia.

Costa Coffee Professional, all from the United Kingdom, earned three three-star awards in the coffee pod/capsule category for Signature Medium Decaf, Podio Capsule, Signature Medium Roast, Podio Capsule and Colombian Character Roast, Podio Capsule.

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The only instant coffee to receive a three-star award was Oriental Kopi Classic White Coffee by Oriental Coffee International of Malaysia.

One-star products scoring between 70% and 80% are considered good products with high taste quality within their category, according to the ITI's website.

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Two-star products stand out within their category and score between 80% and 90%, while three-star products, scoring 90% and above, are considered by the judges to be exceptional, top-quality.

Atlanta's Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray set to feast against Sparks without Kelsey Plum

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:03:05 -0400

It has been a while without betting on the WNBA, but it is always there, floating around in the background. I know most people don't follow it, but I do watch quite a bit of it. I also follow the games that I don't watch, not only for betting purposes, but I also do actually like the games. Sure, some games are hard to watch, but when you get solid teams, the games are usually fun. Tonight is a fairly evenly matched game as the Sparks take on the Dream.

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The Los Angeles Sparks are floundering around that midway mark. We are about halfway through the season as well, so this may be indicative of what the team really is. For the year, the Sparks are 10-11, and they are 5-4 on the road this year. Part of the issue may be that their leader, star scorer, and point guard, Kelsey Plum, has only played in 12 of 21 games. She is out for this game as well. Cameron Brink, who has only played 14 games, is also out for this one.

That does give other players a chance to step up, and I feel like they've done a decent job of that. Nneka Ogwumike is filling in as much as possible on offense, putting up 16.9 points per game. Dearica Hamby is also scoring almost 15 points per game. The Sparks went from a guard-oriented team to a forward-focused team.

The Atlanta Dream have undergone a remake over the past two seasons. Two years ago, they ended the season at 15-25. Last year, they went 30-14 with Britney Griner, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray leading the way. They combined to score roughly 46 points per game, and Brionna Jones even added another 13 points. This season has shown a bit of regression, but part of that is because they have lost Griner (to free agency) and Jones (to injury).

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Replacing them is Angel Reese, who is doing a good job of still averaging a double-double, but she is still just one player trying to fill the stats of two. She takes a lot of abuse for her play, but I will always defend that she has a high motor and is always trying. Fundamentally, she isn't overly skilled, and she needs to work on it, but she does have value. Reese is also not certain to be in this game.

The Sparks, led mostly by a frontcourt, will have a tough time trying to deal with the combination of Gray and Howard in the backcourt. Both of those players are averaging 18 points per game. Without Kelsey Plum to make them work on defense, I think this should be a game where they are fresh and have plenty of good looks at the basket. I think both score 20 points or more in this one. That parlay (which isn't a good idea) pays at +188.

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The Sparks have won their past two games, but I think this will be a tough one for them to steal from the Dream. 8.5 points is a lot to ask the Dream to cover, considering they've lost four of their past five games. I'll take the under. It has been bet up since it opened at 177.5, but I think we are getting too high. The Sparks should be scoring more twos on the inside, especially if Reese is out. The Dream should win this game something like 89-82.

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13 dorm essentials students will actually use after move-in day, from $11

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:02:26 -0400

Move-in day is stressful enough without spending money on dorm gear you'll never use. These 13 dorm essentials are designed to stay useful well beyond freshman year, from a lightweight stick vacuum and compact air purifier to a storage ottoman that doubles as extra seating. With prices starting at just $11, each pick earns its place in a small space long after the first day of school.

Hatch Restore 3 alarm clock: $169.99

Make early mornings a little easier with the Hatch Restore 3. Instead of a harsh phone alarm, it uses a gradual sunrise light and gentle sounds to help wake you up. It also doubles as a white noise machine and reading light.

Kipling Dyana Modular 17-inch laptop backpack: $124

Kipling's Dyana backpack has room for a 17-inch laptop, water bottle and other daily essentials, with multiple compartments to help keep everything organized. The lightweight design is built for carrying a full course load, and it pairs with Kipling's matching lunch bach and insulated pouch.

Adjustable shoe rack: $11.99 (60% off)

Original price: $29.99

Dorm floor space fills up quickly, and this four-tier shoe rack from The Container Store keeps it organized. It holds up to 16 pairs of shoes, while the adjustable shelves let you customize the fit for a closet, entryway or the space beneath a lofted bed.

Keurig K-Mini Mate Plus coffee maker: $89.99 (18% off)

Original price: $109.99

The Keurig K-Mini Mate Plus brews single cups in three sizes while taking up less than five inches of counter space. Its slim design is ideal for cramped dorm kitchens, and the removable water reservoir makes refilling at a shared sink quick and easy.

Bissell Featherweight stick bagless vacuum: $39.99

For first apartments or tight dorm rooms, Bissell’s Featherweight vacuum makes it easy to keep small spaces clean without taking up much storage. It converts into a handheld vacuum for stairs, furniture and other hard-to-reach areas, and weighs less than three pounds.

Tile Life360 Mate Bluetooth tracker: $24.99

Lost key cards and misplaced backpacks are practically a college rite of passage, so a Tile Mate is a practical dorm essential. Clip it to keys, backpacks or other frequently misplaced items, then use the companion app on iPhone or Android to see their last known location.

Beckham Hotel Collection bed pillows: $59.99 (25% off)

Original price: $79.99

Give a dorm bed a more comfortable feel with this Beckham Hotel Collection two-pack of pillows. A hotel-style loft and cooling gel fiber fill have earned the set hundreds of thousands of positive Amazon reviews, and at nearly half off, it's an affordable upgrade for stiff dorm mattresses.

Levoit Core Mini-P air purifier: $39.99 (20% off)

Original price: $49.99

Levoit Core Mini-P is compact enough to fit on a nightstand and quiet enough to run overnight in a dorm room. Replacement filters typically cost less than $20, making it an affordable option for students to maintain throughout the school year.

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker (2nd Gen): $99 (38% off)

Original price: $159.99

The Bose SoundLink Flex delivers impressive sound from a compact speaker built for everyday use. Its IP67 rating helps protect against water and dust, while the long battery life makes it a great companion for studying outside, hanging out with friends or spending time around campus. At 38% off, it's a standout deal.

Foldable charging station: $39.99 (20% off)

Original price: $49.99

Cut down on cable clutter with this foldable charging station, which powers a phone, smartwatch and earbuds from a single outlet. When it's time to head to class or travel home, the compact design folds flat to fit easily into a backpack.

Storage ottoman: $59.99 (14% off)

Original price: $69.99

When storage space is limited, this ottoman pulls double duty as extra seating and hidden storage. Lift the lid to stash clothing, blankets or everyday clutter, then use it as a seat when friends stop by.

Band-Aid portable first aid kit: $10.98 (25% off)

Original price: $14.69

Every dorm room should have a basic first aid kit on hand. This compact Band-Aid kit includes bandages, cleansing wipes, gauze pads, antibiotic cream and pain relief caplets, making it easy to handle minor cuts, scrapes and other everyday mishaps.

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Hanging closet organizer: $15.98

Make the most of limited closet space with this six-shelf hanging organizer. It adds vertical storage for folded clothes, shoes or other essentials by hanging from the closet rod, then folds flat for easy storage between school years.

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Tesla Robotaxi Miami launch comes with limits

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:16 -0400

Tesla's robotaxi dream has rolled into Miami. That sounds like a big moment, especially if you have ever sat in South Florida traffic and wondered whether a car could do better without a tired human behind the wheel.

For now, though, the rollout looks careful and limited. Tesla says Robotaxi service is available in limited areas of Miami, Florida as well as Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas. The Robotaxi app also shows a visual map of where rides are available based on your location.

That means Miami is now Tesla's newest robotaxi market, but this is not a citywide launch yet. It also puts Tesla in a busy autonomous ride-hailing market where Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are already trying to win over riders.

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Why the Tesla Robotaxi Miami service area is limited

The biggest thing to know is that Tesla Robotaxi does not cover all of Miami. Tesla's Miami geofence covers only a small slice of the metro area, mostly around West Miami and a strip toward Doral and Sweetwater. The early map leaves out downtown Miami, Miami Beach, Miami International Airport and most of Miami-Dade.

So, even though "Miami" is in the headline, your actual ride options depend on where you stand and where you want to go. If you are trying to get from Miami Beach to Brickell after dinner, Tesla Robotaxi may not help you yet. If you are inside the service zone, the app should show what is available before you book.

That limited map also tells you something about the challenge ahead. Miami is not an easy place to prove out robotaxis. Traffic moves fast, rain can hit hard and drivers do not always behave the way software might expect.

Tesla has been building toward this moment for years. CyberGuy previously covered how the Tesla Cybercab removes the steering wheel entirely, which shows how far Tesla wants to take autonomous transportation. For now, though, the Miami rollout still uses Model Y vehicles. That makes this launch another step in Tesla's longer robotaxi push.

Tesla Robotaxi expansion is moving city by city

Tesla's robotaxi rollout is still happening in careful stages. Austin came first, followed by Dallas and Houston. Miami now marks Tesla's first Robotaxi market outside Texas.

CyberGuy previously reported that Tesla cleared Nevada streets for robotaxi testing, which showed the company was preparing for more markets before opening the app to more riders. Tesla has also named other planned cities, including Orlando, Tampa and Phoenix.

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Tesla Robotaxi faces Waymo and Zoox in Miami

Tesla is not entering an empty market. Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are also accelerating their autonomous vehicle efforts. CyberGuy recently covered how Waymo's cheaper robotaxi tech could help driverless rides reach more cities faster. Zoox is also a major name to watch in this race. CyberGuy reported that Amazon's Zoox updated its steering-wheel-free robotaxi with more rider comfort, larger cupholders and a calmer cabin design.

That competition puts pressure on Tesla. Tesla has the brand recognition and a massive base of vehicles on the road. Waymo has more experience with public driverless rides. Zoox is betting on a vehicle built from the ground up for autonomy. For you, that competition could lead to better service over time. More companies fighting for rides may mean wider coverage, better pickup spots and faster improvements.

Tesla Robotaxi safety questions remain

The safety questions are not going away anytime soon. According to a recent review of federal crash data filed with NHTSA, Tesla's autonomous driving reports included 17 crash narratives tied to the Robotaxi program. That does not mean every reported crash points to a system failure. Still, riders should not ignore the data either.

Autonomous vehicles have to earn trust in everyday driving moments. A rough pickup, confusing stop or strange turn can make you nervous fast. CyberGuy has covered similar safety concerns across the robotaxi space, including a Waymo recall over construction-zone risk. That recall showed how work zones can challenge autonomous systems when signs, cones and lanes change quickly.

Tesla also faces broader scrutiny around Full Self-Driving behavior. CyberGuy previously reported on Tesla's Mad Max mode in Full Self-Driving, which brought fresh debate over speed, supervision and driver-assist safety.

How to take a Tesla Robotaxi in Miami

To take a Tesla Robotaxi in Miami, you start in the Robotaxi app. Tesla says you need a mobile device to request a ride, and the ride can only be booked for you. Before you confirm, check the service area in the app. Do not assume Robotaxi covers the full city. A ride may work in one part of Miami and fail if your pickup or drop-off sits outside the current zone.

The app shows a price estimate before you confirm. During the ride, you can adjust things like climate, seat position and media through the app or the car's touchscreen.

Also, keep your phone charged. That phone becomes a key part of booking, managing and finishing the ride.

Finally, pay attention during the trip. You may not be driving, but you should still stay aware of where the car stops and how it handles the ride.

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Kurt's key takeaways

Tesla Robotaxi arriving in Miami is no doubt a big headline, but the fine print is important too. I would not treat this as a full Miami transportation option yet. The service area is limited, major destinations are missing and safety questions remain part of the story. That does not kill the excitement. It simply means Tesla still has to prove that Robotaxi can work beyond a small map. I like that Tesla is expanding beyond Texas. I can also see why people would want to try this. But for now, I would call this a significant step with a lot to prove.

Would you trust a Tesla Robotaxi to drive you through Miami traffic, or would you wait until the service has more miles under its belt? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com.

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Lake Tahoe squatter suspect caught on surveillance in rich-and-famous mountain retreat

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:47:52 -0400

A Nevada homeowner returned from a three-week vacation to find someone had apparently been squatting inside his Lake Tahoe home, eating his food, wearing his clothes and leaving behind clues that investigators hope will help identify a person of interest.

The homeowner reported the discovery to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on June 5 after returning home.

Investigators said evidence inside the residence indicated someone had been staying there while the owner was away, and the homeowner also reported his birth certificate was missing.

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During the investigation, deputies recovered a wallet containing a Visa debit card issued to Clarence Zillman, along with a Safeway receipt for the purchase of two packs of Camel cigarettes.

Investigators later obtained surveillance video from the Safeway at the Round Hill Shopping Center showing the individual who made the purchase associated with the recovered receipt.

According to the sheriff's office, the person captured in the surveillance image was wearing a shirt and hat the homeowner identified as his own. Deputies later recovered the shirt inside the residence, though the hat remains missing.

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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the surveillance image and is asking anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about the investigation to contact Investigator JT Davis at 775-586-7253. The investigation remains active.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for additional information.

The case unfolded in the Lake Tahoe region, one of the nation's premier vacation-home markets. The area is known for its luxury properties and attracts wealthy homeowners, celebrities and tech executives seeking privacy and year-round outdoor recreation.

The incident also highlights concerns about unauthorized occupants targeting homes that may be left vacant for weeks or months at a time. Experts warn some squatting incidents can involve more than simply occupying a vacant home.

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Former Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Moses Castillo recently told Fox News Digital that some squatting cases have involved alleged identity theft, forged property documents and other criminal activity beyond unlawful occupancy.

"What we're seeing now isn't always someone just moving into an empty house," Castillo said. "In some cases, there are forged documents, identity theft or organized fraud that complicate these investigations."

Douglas County investigators have not alleged identity theft or document fraud in this case, though the homeowner reported that his birth certificate was missing. Authorities have not said whether they believe the document was taken for any particular purpose.

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Concerns over squatting have prompted several states in recent years to pass laws aimed at speeding the removal of unauthorized occupants and clarifying the distinction between criminal trespass and civil landlord-tenant disputes.

Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report.

Colorado firefighting pilot killed when plane crashes into reservoir

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:47:24 -0400

A pilot helping battle a raging Colorado wildfire was found dead after the firefighting aircraft crashed into a mountain reservoir Sunday evening, authorities said.

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office Dive Team has recovered the pilot's body from Silver Jack Reservoir, Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie said in a statement. The body will be taken to the Gunnison County Coroner's Office.

The pilot's name has not been released while authorities notify family members.

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The crash was reported at about 5:17 p.m. Sunday after the Gunnison Regional Communications Center received a call about an aircraft down in Silver Jack Reservoir in the southwestern corner of Gunnison County.

Sheriff's officials said the aircraft was assigned to the Gold Mountain Fire, which has been burning in southwestern Colorado. Early information indicated the pilot was the only person on board.

Investigators have not said what caused the aircraft to crash. Deputies, investigators and the Montrose County Sheriff's Office dive team responded to the scene.

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The Gold Mountain Fire has burned about 35,600 acres and was 5% contained as of Sunday, according to the Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program. Fire officials expect the blaze to remain active, with shifting winds likely to push smoke into different communities over the next several days.

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An air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke remains in effect across parts of central, southern and western Colorado.

Authorities said they will release additional information after the pilot's next of kin has been notified.

Trump makes surprise pick to fill Graham's Senate seat

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:29:07 -0400

President Donald Trump is pushing for an unexpected replacement to fill the vacancy left by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Senate.

Trump wants South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to tap Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to be appointed to the lawmaker’s suddenly open seat for the remainder of his term.

"I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina," Trump said on Truth Social on Monday. "This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"

Graham and his younger sister, Darline, had a unique bond, given that, after their parents died, the lawmaker legally adopted and raised her.

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Trump’s announcement comes as a scramble behind the scenes is taking place to fill Graham’s spot, and further, find a new GOP nominee to run in November to keep his seat in the hands of Republicans.

McMaster is expected to announce his pick for the seat at 4 p.m. on Monday. He has so far kept quiet about who he would prefer. Fox News Digital did not immediately hear back from McMaster’s office on who he is eyeing in the interim.

Meanwhile, a key Republican, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., also wants to see Graham's sister get the nod for his seat.

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"Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, would be a fantastic pick to serve out the remainder of the Senate term," Scott said on X. "After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country."

Scott, earlier in the day, floated both former Rep. Trey Gowdy and former Sen. Jim DeMint as possible replacements in the interim. He hoped that McMaster would "put a placeholder and let the voters decide" later during a forthcoming special election.

"I think in the next several hours or next day or so we'll figure out who that person is," Scott said. "I love Trey Gowdy and Jim DeMint has been in the conversation."

"[Graham’s] sister would be a wonderful placeholder as well," he continued. "So we've got lots of candidates who could hold the place so that the voters decide. And remember the election starts August the 11th in South Carolina, three weeks from now, we'll have a primary process."

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Both Gowdy and DeMint have served in Congress — Gowdy in the House and DeMint in the Senate, preceding Scott. Graham Nordone, however, has never held public office.

Multiple sources close to Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) told Fox News Digital that he is pushing McMaster to choose one of the three to effectively be a placeholder and not seek a six-year term in the Senate.

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While the appointment race nears its conclusion, the race for the GOP nomination to run in South Carolina is still wide open.

Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., are already hinting at leaping into the special election, which is set for Aug. 11. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., said that he would stay in the House, but the rest of the Palmetto State’s GOP congressional delegation have not said what their plans are.

Bryce Harper is the top pick to win the 2026 Home Run Derby in his home ballpark at +800

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:26:51 -0400

This is one of the slowest sports weeks of the entire year, but that doesn't mean we have nothing to bet on! There are still WNBA games, there is the All-Star Game, and there is tonight's Home Run Derby. Plus, we can start looking at the NFL season, which starts just about two months from now. Let's get to how we can bet on tonight's Home Run Derby and where we can make some cash.

The Rules

This year the MLB is doing something different. Not only will the Derby be on Netflix, but to keep things moving, the most homers anyone can hit in a round is 20 (kind of). That's because they only get 20 swings in Round 1, and 15 in Round 2 and the Final round. If you homer on your last swing, you go until you don't hit a homer. It should speed things up a bit.

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Kyle Schwarber, 32 homers

Schwarber is a masher and currently leads the league in home runs. Schwarber has a lot of reasons to like him tonight. He has competed in the Derby before, and he is playing in his home stadium. Honestly, he is one of my favorite players of all time, so it is hard for me to get over my bias, but you could do worse than betting on him at +300 to win. However, I do have some concerns he can't get going right away.

Junior Caminero, 28 homers

This man finished second in the Derby last year and looks to try and get the crown this year. He has power to spare, but I feel like if anyone will swing and miss in this contest, it is Caminero. He is at +425, but I won't put money on him as I prefer people who are more familiar with the ballpark.

Munetaka Murakami, 20 homers

He certainly has pop and is part of the reason the White Sox are successful this year, but he is also coming back from injury. I would stay away from him. For the record, he has competed in Japanese derbies in the past, but never won.

Jac Caglianone, 15 homers

He's a youngster, so he might have the energy for the contest, but I think his odds should be higher. He is +700 in the contest and has just 15 homers this season. I also don't think he will be overly familiar with the batter's eye here, so it might be a struggle at first. I'm not touching him.

Jordan Walker, 22 homers

I think this is my favorite underdog in the tournament. His metrics show that he is hitting the ball hard when he makes contact, and with 20 swings, he may have all the energy needed to consistently hit with pop. He is in this for the first time, but I think that matters more when you're on a time limit instead of swings. He could be looking to make a name for himself. Give me a small share of Walker at +800.

Bryce Harper, 20 homers

A former winner: check. Playing in his home ballpark: check. A guy who has pop: check. A dude who loves big moments: double-check. I'm quite surprised Harper isn't at worse odds. He is my official pick to win it, and I'll put a full bet on him at +800. (Note: this is an exhibition thing, so a "full bet" is never the amount of a normal game for me.)

Ben Rice, 29 homers

This guy is having a great season and can certainly find his fair share of balls going over the fence. I really don't have a great justification for not picking Rice. You can make the same case for him as Jordan Walker, but I just don't prefer him. Not great analysis, just the truth.

Willson Contreras, 20 homers

No one in this field has had a more interesting season than Contreras. This will be his first Home Run Derby, and I do tend to shy away from new guys a bit. However, as mentioned, this new format should be fine for him. He may be doing this for Venezuela or to get people to see something positive about him after some craziness over the past few weeks. At +1400 he is more of a line drive hitter, but he can blast homers, so he is the hardest person for me to handicap here.

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Give me Harper to win at +800, and I'll take another half of a unit and split it on Walker and Contreras. I also like Harper to make the Semi-Finals at -115.

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Beat summer allergies with up to 59% off Dyson, Shark and Levoit air purifiers

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:01:59 -0500

Allergy season doesn't end when spring does. Dust, pet dander and pollen can build up inside your home all summer long, triggering symptoms for many allergy sufferers. A quality air purifier can help capture those allergens and provide some relief, with some of the best models from Dyson, Shark , Levoit and more are up to 59% off.

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Now 59% off — the steepest discount on this list — the Ecoself air purifier uses a three-stage filtration system to capture dust and pet hair, with a 360-degree intake that helps boost airflow in every direction. It cycles air eight times per hour and automatically adjusts fan speed, so you can turn it on and let it do the job.

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Best air purifiers for pet owners

Pets can worsen allergies, so invest in air purifier models that help remove hair and dander.

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Far-left streamer Hasan Piker calls Lindsey Graham 'bloodthirsty odious monster'

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:08:01 -0400

Far-left streamer Hasan Piker called the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., "bloodthirsty," among other names, in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Sunday, after the senator died on Saturday of a brief and sudden illness.

"We like to take a look at the true worth of a man. We like to take a look at what these members of Congress have actually done. Not the way that they cover it in mainstream media, but instead, the way of what their impact is and the way it should be covered. I'll start off by saying Lindsey Graham, in a long list of demonic entities, was exceptionally bloodthirsty. A bloodthirsty odious monster who loved war. There was never a war that Lindsey Graham did not fall in love with," he said.

Graham, 71, passed away on Saturday after suffering from an "Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease," according to the medical examiner's report. The medical examiner emphasized that the findings are not final and that Graham's death certificate will remain pending while toxicological and microscopic testing is completed.

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"Lindsey Graham is pro-life and yet Lindsey Graham has died. Now, today we're going to be talking about his legacy, as many of the outlets are rushing to talk about Lindsey Graham's background and how wonderful of a guy he is and how awesome he was and polite conversations. We of course don't do that here on the HasanAbi broadcast," he said.

Piker was among several political commentators to jump on Graham after his death. Piker initially mocked a post on social media honoring Graham's relationship with Israel, by commenting, "lmao."

"The Young Turks" co-host and executive producer Ana Kasparian responded on X to the announcement of Graham's death with two words.

"Good riddance," Kasparian said.

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Far-right political commentator Nick Fuentes also posted the same response online.

"Good riddance," Fuentes said.

Co-creator of "The Young Turks," Cenk Uygur, took to social media to mock Graham’s record by imagining the senator carrying his arguments into the afterlife.

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"Lindsey Graham has moved on to the next step in his journey, trying to convince Hades to attack Zeus and Poseidon," Uygur said. "He says it’ll only take a couple of weeks and won’t require any ground troops. And there’s no way Poseidon can close the Strait."

Former MSNBC analyst and Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt called Graham a "lonely and unprincipled man who betrayed his country for power and his decency for attention" in a Substack post on Sunday.

Graham also received several tributes praising his work from his allies in the government, including President Donald Trump.

Trump wrote on Truth Social that Graham "was always working," and called the Palmetto State senator "a true American Patriot."

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"Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!" Trump wrote. "So sad!"

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

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames heads to Houston in November

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:06:51 -0400

WWE will swing for the fences for the second straight year when it hosts one of its major premium live events of the year at a Major League Baseball ballpark.

The company announced on Monday that Survivor Series: WarGames will take place at Daikin Park in Houston – the home of the Astros – on Saturday, Nov. 28. It follows up the success of last year’s Survivor Series: WarGames event, which took place at Petco Park in San Diego – the home of the Padres.

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"Houston is the perfect host city to celebrate this milestone chapter in Survivor Series’ storied history, and we look forward to partnering with Houston First and the Houston Astros to deliver an unforgettable event," WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque said in a news release.

WarGames is a highly anticipated match, which has taken place yearly among wrestlers on the WWE roster since 2022. The premium live event has also seen some dramatic returns.

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In 2023, CM Punk came back to WWE at the end of the show and shocked the entire sports world. Randy Orton also made his in-ring return during the match. Last year, a mystery attacker interrupted the WarGames match and gave the win to The Vision and company.

It’s unclear what is in the cards right now for the 40th edition of the event.

"We are proud to be able to help bring one of the world’s premier entertainment brands to Houston for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday weekend," said Michael Heckman, President and CEO of Houston First, which partnered with WWE to bring the event back to Houston.

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"Hosting WWE Survivor Series will bring thousands of passionate fans to our city and generate a significant economic impact for community. Houston has earned a reputation for delivering world-class entertainment events, and we look forward to welcoming the WWE Universe to our destination."

WV town's police department thrown into chaos by evidence room fiasco, but officials say no one was fired

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:57:38 -0400

Officials in one West Virginia town are pushing back on claims from its own police department that every single person in the agency was fired, saying the entire department is now under an internal review after allegations of a break-in in its evidence room.

In a July 7 Facebook post, the Barrackville Police Department wrote that the entire department was fired by city officials.

"Effective immediately, the entire Barrackville Police Department has been relieved of duty by the Mayor and City Council," the department wrote. "We are sincerely grateful for the support, trust, and encouragement shown to us by the Barrackville community throughout our service. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve and protect this town."

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The announcement came after then-Barrackville Police Chief Zachary Freeburn resigned "effective immediately."

However, in a statement to Fox News Digital, Barrackville's general counsel, John Funkhouser, said the police department's claim of a mass firing is "entirely inaccurate." He said two officers were placed on temporary leave pending an internal investigation into an alleged break-in at the department's evidence room.

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Funkhouser said then-Chief Freeburn told council member Alex Neville on July 1 that the department's evidence locker was cleaned out under an order from the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, leaving firearms confiscated years ago along with $30 in abandoned cash. The following day, Freeburn resigned.

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Officer David Hunt then reached out to Barrackville Mayor Thomas Straight regarding an "action plan" for the department. Due to an alleged lack of "proper records and other documentation," Straight placed Hunt and officer Ethan Darden on temporary inactive status to give the town's council "time to review all pertinent information regarding the operation of the Barrackville Police Department."

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Straight raised concerns on July 6 that unauthorized individuals could remotely access surveillance cameras at the police department, which included those housed in the evidence room. When several council members entered the evidence room, they found "a list of safe combinations on a desk and used one to open the safe, which turned up nothing."

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One police cruiser was also found unlocked by the council members, along with another one that had an "unsecured rifle" inside. The officers were placed on leave the following day.

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Hunt responded by saying he was going to investigate the alleged break-in at the police department and wanted to claim "whistleblower" status, inviting the West Virginia State Police to investigate. After town officials met with the West Virginia State police, the Barrackville Police Department's clerk resigned.

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"The assertion that the entire police staff has been fired in entirely inaccurate. The Mayor and Council engaged in necessary acts of oversight to ensure the accountability of the Barrackville Police Department and confirm that the Department was complying with all rules and regulations under which the department should have been operating. The Town of Barrackville is committed to transparency, accountability and the safety of its residents," Funkhouser said in a statement.

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Hunt's account to WBOY differs from the town's version of events, telling the outlet that he discovered the evidence room had been entered by someone else when he got to work on July 7.

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After accusing town officials of entering the evidence room, he and another officer, who consist of the entire town's police force, were fired.

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In a Facebook post, the Barrackville Town Council announced that the July 7 meeting was canceled due to "a lack of sufficient information regarding items listed under unfinished business."

In the meantime, Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham told WBOY that their agency will handle calls within Barrackville.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Barrackville Police Department for comment.

10 back-to-school products parents always forget to buy

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:53:47 -0400

Back-to-school shopping usually covers the basics, but it's the smaller essentials that are easy to overlook. Extra lunchbox ice packs, a portable power bank, AirTags and other practical items can make the school year run a little more smoothly. We rounded up the overlooked back-to-school must-haves you'll be glad you picked up before the start of the school year.

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Sticky notes: $16.99 (43% off)

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Sticky notes make it easy to jot down reminders, bookmark homework and leave notes between classes. This 24-pad pack comes in four colors and is discounted by nearly half, giving students enough to last well beyond the school year.

Locker white board: $7.49

Help students keep track of assignments and schedules with this magnetic locker whiteboard. It sticks securely to most lockers, wipes clean and removes easily at the end of the school year.

Rechargeable power bank: $21.99 (8% off)

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A dead phone or tablet can derail the school day, so tuck this compact power bank into a backpack. It delivers fast charging for phones and tablets without taking up much space.

Backpack rain cover: $9.99

Protect books, laptops and school supplies from surprise downpours with this backpack rain cover. It stretches over most bookbags in seconds and folds into a compact pouch when the weather clears.

AirTag: $94.98

Keep track of essentials with an Apple AirTag. Pair it with Apple's Find My network to locate misplaced items, or add an AirTag holder to attach it securely to a backpack or key ring.

Desktop vacuum cleaner: $12.98

Crumbs, pencil shavings and eraser dust disappear quickly with this compact desktop vacuum. Its rotating design reaches into corners, while the powerful suction handles everyday messes without clogging.

Portable printer: $89.98 (27% off)

Original price: $122.99

Print homework assignments from anywhere with this portable printer, now just $90. It connects to phones via Bluetooth and uses thermal paper instead of ink, making it an easy option for students and parents on the go.

Laptop carrying sleeve: $16.99 (6% off)

Original price: $17.99

Protect laptops and tablets on the way to and from school with this padded carrying sleeve. The soft interior helps guard against scratches, while an exterior pocket keeps chargers, pens and other accessories organized.

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Book covers: $13.99

Help textbooks survive the school year with this seven-pack of stretchable book covers. Each color can correspond to a different subject, and the flexible material fits everything from standard books to thicker textbooks.

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