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Dear WNBA media, please stop telling fans to stick to basketball when the drama is what sells

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:31:57 -0500

During a recent episode of OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich," Dakich asked me, "What will be the biggest storyline in the WNBA this season, and will it have anything to do with basketball?"

The second part was easy. No.

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And believe me, I care. I just spent over two weeks flying between San Francisco and Atlanta to cover the WNBA Finals. Who won was almost beside the point for me. I was there to ask why both teams were leaving the court before the national anthem and to hear what the players, coaches and the league had to say about it.

In July, ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike went on "First Take" and called for a reset in how the media covers Caitlin Clark and the WNBA. "In my opinion, we should be giving airtime to the beautiful basketball being played in the 30th year of the WNBA," she said.

As for that beautiful basketball, are you sure that's where you want our attention?

OK, let’s talk about the basketball

Gabby Williams and Angel Reese entered Game 7 as co-favorites to win WNBA Finals MVP. Through six games, the two had combined to shoot 34.4% from the field. For context, the lowest field goal percentage ever recorded by an NBA Finals MVP was Kobe Bryant's 40.5% in 2010.

At halftime of Game 7, Atlanta led 30–24. That’s 54 points on 31.8% shooting between the two teams. Reese and Williams combined for seven points on 3-for-8 shooting, with five from Reese and two from Williams.

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Then Williams scored 28 points in the second half as Golden State beat Atlanta 68–63 to win its first WNBA championship. She hit the go-ahead three with under three minutes left, finished with 30 points and four blocks, and deserved the trophy. She also shot 32.6% for the series, the lowest field goal percentage by a WNBA Finals MVP.

Reese shot 40.5% from the field in the Finals, including 41.8% in the paint. She missed 28 of her 53 layups. She averaged nearly 13 rebounds, which is one reason you keep her on the floor. You’d still like your 6-foot-4 forward to make a few more shots around the basket.

Is that the basketball that you want us to talk more about, WNBA media?

Drama sells in the WNBA

After Game 3, Reese taunted Golden State with the "too small" gesture, then smiled and waved as the Valkyries walked off the court. She’d just put up 21 points and 12 rebounds, Atlanta was up 2–1, and Reese claimed that she was getting inside the Valkyries’ heads.

She proceeded to shoot 4-for-20 over the next two games and started complaining about the officiating. By Game 6, the player who’d called Golden State too small was one loss from going home.

We’d seen this with Reese before. In the closing moments of the 2023 national championship game, Angel Reese followed Caitlin Clark around the court, taunting her with the "you can’t see me" gesture and pointing to her ring finger. A year later, 12.3 million people watched Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes eliminate Reese's LSU Tigers in the Elite Eight.

This August, Clark’s Fever and Reese’s Dream drew 2.6 million viewers, ESPN’s biggest WNBA audience ever. Clark is the biggest draw in women’s basketball. Put Reese on the other side and you’ve got a rivalry people have been arguing about since they were in college.

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The WNBA reported 3.3 million viewers for Game 7. That’s a great number for the league (although it deserves the context that I provided in a recent column). If you tuned in to root against Angel Reese, you still got to watch Gabby Williams take over a championship game.

If you want more people to watch, quit telling them what they’re supposed to care about.

Nick Foles believes Bears are team to beat in loaded NFC North: 'Something's brewing in Chicago'

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:30:32 -0500

The NFL trade deadline has passed, contenders have bolstered their rosters, and now the mad dash to the playoffs truly begins as we head into Week 10.

Looking around the league, the NFC North has cemented itself as the best division in football. If the regular season ended today, all four teams would be in the playoffs, though there can only be one division winner.

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Nick Foles knows all about the battles that occur in the NFC North year after year, and OutKick asked him who he believes will come out on top in the division during a recent interview.

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He didn’t say so specifically, but one of his former teams during his playing days is standing out right now. They also happen to be atop the division at 7-2.

"There’s something brewing in Chicago, even [Monday] night with, what was it, four interceptions or something? Caleb [Williams’] still slinging it. They’re playing and making plays. [Head coach] Ben Johnson is steady, calm, cool and collected. I think the big thing, too, is if anything happens in the game, watch how he handles the referees. He really doesn’t even mess with them — he’s on to the next one. He’s just locked in, and as players, you look at your head coach and how he responds.

"So, I look at that and say, ‘Man, this team is going to stay locked in. Calm, cool and collected.’"

The Bears are riding high on a four-game win streak, but have barely set themselves apart in the division because the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are 6-2, followed by a very good Green Bay Packers squad at 6-3.

But Foles sees something in the Bears this season that is different than when he was even there.

"Chicago’s always struggled with an explosive type of offense. They’ve always been a defensive, run-first-type of team. It’s different, man," he said. "Defense is locked in. Dennis Allen is holding it down. Offense is just how many points are they going to score? They can go off at any time, even if you throw four interceptions. They’re still so dangerous."

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Foles, though, doesn’t want to discredit the rest of the teams in the division, especially the Vikings with an amazing defensive unit that makes them very scary down the stretch. They also just traded for quarterback Kirk Cousins a day after OutKick interviewed Foles.

"Minnesota Vikings defense, Brian Flores with what he’s doing there — it’s outstanding. Their offense will be their downfall — not doing anything really," Foles said. "I love the Green Bay Packers and how they’re playing right now. And Dan Campbell figuring it out with the Detroit Lions. That tenacity, the offense playing some good ball."

The best part about the NFC North: these teams have to face each other at least one more time. Those will be pivotal division matchups, as all four teams are gunning for a playoff spot.

But as we see in the playoff picture, there is a world where all of them come out of the NFC North and secure a berth to play for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Only one team will have the home playoff game, though, with a chance to be home throughout the playoffs if things keep tracking.

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Foles will get a good look at the Packers specifically during the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game in a couple of weeks on Nov. 25. Just as he did for the inaugural Australia game, Foles will be on the Netflix panel alongside Packers legend Clay Matthews, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and Elle Duncan.

U2 will also celebrate 50 years together from the 50-yard line, as they perform at halftime with special guests during this new NFL holiday tradition.

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Shop Veterans Day discounts on bedding, clothing shoes and more, up to 60% off

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:15:33 -0500

Veterans Day, Nov. 11, honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. To thank them for their service, many brands offer special discounts, and several restaurants provide free meals on the holiday. Some retailers also offer military discounts year-round, often with verification through ID.me.

Below, find deals on cold-weather-approved loungewear, boots, mattresses and more, plus restaurants offering complimentary meals in appreciation of military service. Check each offer’s terms for eligibility and verification requirements.

Freebies

Veterans and military personnel can get free food, drinks and more on Nov. 11.

Applebee's: Free full-size entrée from a special menu
Buffalo Wild Wings: 10 free boneless wings and fries
IHOP: Free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake combo
Little Caesars: Free lunch combo
Olive Garden: Free entrée from a special menu
Red Robin: Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries
Wendy's: Free Dave's Single
Freddy's: Free combo meal
Dave & Busters: Free unlimited gameplay all day, free dessert with entrée purchase

Veterans Day deals

Shop day-of and year-round deals on clothing, accessories, gifts and even mattresses below.

Tecovas

Military members and veterans can get 20% off purchases on Tecovas' site on Veterans Day after verifying their status through ID.me.

Women's Annie boots: $276 (20% off with military ID)
Men's slim straight heritage denim: $116 (20% off with military ID)

Men's Cartwright boots: $276 (20% off with military ID)

Original price: $345

The Cartwright is a classic western boot with a round toe, 12-inch shaft and a stacked angled heel. Hand-laid cording and reinforced pull straps add to the traditional look. It comes in ultra-soft cowhide, rugged cowhide or goat leather that develops a patina over time.

Champion

Champion has sales on some of its top products now, and military members receive 10% off year-round with ID.me at checkout.

Classic T-shirt: $15 (25% off)
Powerblend crewneck: $34 (25% off)

Powerblend sweatpants: $34 (25% off)

Original price: $45

These open-hem sweatpants are warm and soft without the bulk, thanks to a brushed cotton-blend interior. The side pockets add convenience and the relaxed fit makes them a smart choice for lounging or casual wear.

DSW

DSW offers 10% off for active-duty military, veterans and their families, both in stores with a valid ID and online through Student Beans verification. Shoppers can also save 20% on regular-priced styles with code TINSEL.

Timberland Westmore chukka boot: $80 (20% off)
Reebok Club C 85 vintage sneakers: $60 (29% off)

Aerosoles Micah boot: $100 (32% off)

Original price: $149

These Aerosoles boots feature heel-rest technology on the rubber sole, so they remain comfortable even after hours of standing. The square toe is effortlessly stylish and the synthetic leather is easy to clean on rainy and snowy days.

Lands' End

Celebrate Black Friday early on the Lands' End website: Save 50% on favorites, plus an extra 10% off today when you use code GLEAM at checkout. Veterans also get 10% off year-round through ID.me.

Women's down puffer coat: $117 (55% off)
Men's serious sweats: $31 (55% off)

Flagship flannel: $31 (55% off)

Original price: $70

Lands' End's classic flannel has a new fit: a more traditional cut that gives you a cleaner look without feeling tight. It's still the perfect midweight fabric to keep you warm without overheating, and it's prewashed to help prevent shrinkage. You'll also find classic details, like a chest pocket, button-down collar, adjustable cuffs and a roomy box pleat across the shoulders.

Adidas

Military members are eligible for 30% off Adidas products, from running shoes to hoodies, after verifying through ID.me. This Veterans Day, all shoppers can save an extra 30% with code COZY.

Adicolor stripes hoodie: $39 (44% off)
Oversized fleece sweatshirt: $39 (30% off)

Galaxy 7 running shoes: $32 (48% off)

Original price: $60

Adidas Galaxy 7 running shoes are lightweight and cushioned for everyday training. The shoes feature a Cloudfoam midsole for added support. They are available in multiple colors.

Carhartt

Carhartt offers a 15% military discount for verified service members and veterans. It's an easy way to save on rugged workwear, jackets and durable, everyday gear.

Flannel lined hooded jacket: $102 (15% off with military ID)
Women's camo hoodie: $51 (15% off with military ID)

Flannel fleece hooded jacket: $68 (15% off with military ID)

Original price: $80

Made for cold weather, this flannel fleece hooded shirt jacket has a relaxed fit and combines stretch flannel with a soft fleece lining and a hood for added warmth. Roomy enough for physical work, it comes with two hand-warmer pockets and two chest pockets. You can choose from five patterns.

Ann Taylor

This Veterans Day, score 40% off your purchase and an extra 11% off at Ann Taylor. You can also get 10% off in store when you present a valid military or veteran ID at checkout.

The Perfect wide-leg pant: $74 (47% off)
Off-the-shoulder sweater: $58 (47% off)

Shirrred mock neck top: $32 (47% off)

A black mock neck is a staple in every fall wardrobe. This one has a bunching effect that elevated the simple long-sleeved shirt. It looks beautiful on its own or layered under sweaters and coats. Shop this pick in classic or petite sizes.

Orthofeet

Military members and veterans get 20% off by verifying through ID.me. Orthofeet was founded by Ron Bar, a solider who lost his leg in combat and, through his recovery, learned the importance of a comfortable shoe. After earning a PhD in biomedical engineering, he teamed up with his brother to make supportive footwear for everyone, after first focusing on podiatry patients.

Men's Vito hands-free slippers: $95 (20% off)
Men's Dalton hands-free waterproof shoes: $135 (20% off)

Women's Kita hands-free sneakers: $103 (20% off)

Slip these sneakers on completely hands-free to eliminate pesky bending. With multi-level cushioning, these shoes are designed to make walking feel light and effortless all day long. Plus, enjoy orthopedic-grade support with every step you take.

Mattresses

In honor of Veterans Day, you can save 30% at Brooklyn Bedding, Dreamfoam and Titan mattresses with the code VETERANS30. Military members can also get an extra 5% off year-round, plus free shipping, by verifying through ID.me.

Dreamfoam CopperFlex RV hybrid: $396 (30% off)
Titan Plus Luxe: $652 (30% off)

Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress: $1,026 (30% off)

Original price: $1,465

If you're a back sleeper looking for solid support without sacrificing comfort, the Aurora Luxe is worth considering. Its coil system is designed to keep your midsection from sinking too far, which helps maintain proper alignment through the night. The coils also adjust to your body, giving extra support where you need it most. You can choose from soft, medium or firm to find the feel that works best for you. It ships in a box and comes with a 120-night sleep trial to make sure it's the right fit.

Fox News Wine

Shop a wine collection that supports veterans with every purchase.

Dauntless Riveter Rosé trio and gift bags: $84 (27% off)
Veterans Collection from Dauntless Wine Cø: $120 (8% off)

Veterans Day Case in camouflage box: $100 (60% off)

Original price: $251

In this special collection from Fox News Wine, you'll find six bottles of wine, including Cabernet from Navy veteran Adam LaZarre, rosé from veteran-run Dauntless Wine Cø. and more limited-edition wines. It's packaged in a collectible camouflage box and a portion of the proceeds goes to U.S. Vets, a charity on a mission to end veteran homelessness.

GiftCards.com

Get 10% off select gift cards through Nov. 14.

Steak 'N Shake eGift: $90 (10% off)
Famous Footwear eGift: $90 (10% off)

Jiffy Lube eGift: $90 (10% off)

Give the gift of peace of mind with a Jiffy Lube gift card. Car owners can shop for replacement parts, accessories or put a dent into the cost of services like oil changes, tire rotations, fluid services and more. It's a practical gift for someone you love or buy one for yourself to save the next time your car needs maintenance.

1-800-Flowers

From now until Nov. 26, save 20% off orders over $149, 15% off orders over $99 and 10% off orders over $69 with code FLOWERSALE at checkout. The site offers an all-year discount through WeSalute, providing 30% off with promo code VETERAN4 for WeSalute+ members or 25% off with promo code VETERAN3 for WeSalute Basic members (verification required via Member ID).

Autumn Amazement Bouquet: $81 (10% off)
Magnificent Roses® Preserved Cabernet Roses: $188 (20% off)

Honey Bee Buzz: $72 (10% off)

Meet the perfect bouquet for fall. It's perfect to send to a loved one in another city or buy for yourself to brighten up your space. It includes sunflowers, orange roses, carnations and more, beautifully arranged in an included vase, so there's no work on your part.

Audien

Save up to 63% on hearing aids this Veterans Day. Plus, every time you buy a hearing aid, the brand is donating one to a veteran in need, up to 1,000 hearing aids.

Atom Air hearing aids: $129 (13% off)
Ion IQ hearing aids: $619 (10% off)

Atom X hearing aids: $349 (20% off)

The Atom X hearing aids have touchscreen controls that make it easier to adjust the volume. They're 20% smaller from the previous model and have a nearly invisible fit for all-day comfort. With your purchase, you also get free shipping, accessories and a consultation with a hearing specialist.

Ollie's

Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase on Veterans Day in-store at Ollie's.

Radiator heater: $40 (33% off)
Infrared radiant heater: $30 (38% off)

75-count K-cups: $15 (50% off)

If you have a Keurig, you must take advantage of this K-cup deal. Score 75 K-cups for just 20 cents a piece, thanks to this bulk deal. Check out an Ollie's store near you to claim this amazing discount on Nov. 11.

Snake River Farms

Right now, military members can save $30 on orders of $149 or more at Snake River Farms after registering through ID.me. And the brand is offering $50 off holiday hams and roasts.

Pork loin roast: $31 (11% off)
Boneless prime rib: $170 (10% off)

Bone-in half ham: $89 (10% off)

Original price: $99

The Kurobuta bone-in half ham packs in rich flavor and marbling, ideal for a holiday table or hearty family meal. It ships fully cooked and is available in three sizes.

House GOP leaders block Massie's Hegseth impeachment push

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:16:18 -0500

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is safe from an impeachment vote in the House of Representatives after GOP leaders successfully stopped a looming vote led by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.

A vote to refer Massie's resolution to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration — which effectively killed it in its tracks — passed on Tuesday evening by a 211-204 margin, averting a potential impeachment vote on Wednesday.

The GOP had been worried about having a significant number of absences on their side after their brutal midterm election performance last week, but it appears Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., wrangled one more victory on his way out the leadership door.

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Massie's resolution is a wide-ranging piece of legislation accusing Hegseth of misusing his office via eight impeachment articles, spanning issues including the Iran war, U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and his retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a video calling on troops to disobey "unlawful orders."

Hegseth railed against the effort and criticized Massie personally during a news conference Tuesday morning.

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"What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight, and it's not accountability. It's a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment," Hegseth said.

The outgoing Kentucky Republican was able to force Tuesday night's vote over the objections of House GOP leaders by filing a privileged resolution, a mechanism aimed at bypassing the will of the chamber's majority. A privileged resolution must be considered within two legislative days of being filed.

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All Democrats present backed moving forward with the impeachment on Tuesday evening, as expected. All Republicans but Massie voted to kill the resolution.

But some were worried earlier in the day about weak attendance potentially clearing the path for an actual impeachment vote.

"I'm going to vote no," Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital. "I don't know if any Republicans other than Massie will be in support of his articles of impeachment, but I don't even know how many Republicans will be here by the time of the vote. The real question is how short are we. Numerically, if they're all here and we're not, what happens then?"

Ellzey called the impeachment effort "a ridiculous waste of time."

Even House Republicans who are critical of Hegseth were hesitant to support Massie's resolution.

"I think it's an effort to scapegoat Pete Hegseth for Congress shirking their own duty and, frankly, the president taking action that, in my view, is unconstitutional. but it's also not unprecedented," Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, who is opposed to the Trump administration's involvement in Iran, said.

"What would be unprecedented is to hold the secretary of defense accountable for a decision the president makes. Or, frankly, it would have been unprecedented for the secretary of defense to kind of break ranks on something that is clearly not unprecedented in terms of what has become the standard operating procedure for administrations going back to the Korean War."

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Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., a vocal critic of Hegseth's, told reporters Tuesday, "I'm personally not a fan of the secretary. I don't think he was the right guy in the job. But, also, when you read Massie's impeachment, I don't agree with it."

Former Seattle Mariners player Dave Edler critically injured in Yakima crash that killed his wife

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:10:30 -0500

A 26-year-old Washington man faces felony charges after a deadly head-on crash Sunday afternoon killed the wife of former Seattle Mariners player and Yakima mayor Dave Edler, leaving the former big leaguer critically injured.

According to the Yakima Police Department, the collision occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 7600 block of Coolidge Road near South 76th Avenue.

Investigators stated that an oncoming vehicle traveling westbound at high speed crossed the center line into the eastbound lane, slamming into the Edlers' car. Emergency responders had to cut both victims from the crushed wreckage. Susie Edler, 67, and Dave Edler, 70, were rushed to MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital with catastrophic injuries.

Susie Edler died shortly after arriving. Dave Edler was stabilized and airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he remains in critical condition.

Authorities identified the driver of the other vehicle as 26-year-old Trevor Allen Stockton of Yakima.

Law enforcement stated that alcohol impairment is suspected to have been a direct factor in the wreck.

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Officers took Stockton into custody at the scene, and prosecutors formally charged him with vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.

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Stockton made his preliminary court appearance Monday in Yakima County Superior Court. The presiding judge set bail at $75,000, calling attention during the proceedings to what was described as Stockton's cold reaction following the crash.

Dave Edler remains a prominent figure in central Washington sports and the local community.

After playing college baseball at Washington State University, the Seattle Mariners selected him in 1978, and he played 126 games for the franchise between 1980 and 1983.

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Following his baseball career, Edler entered public life, serving on the Yakima City Council from 2003 to 2006 before serving a term as mayor from 2006 to 2010. He and his wife also served as pastoral leaders at Yakima Foursquare Church for three decades. Investigators are still awaiting official toxicology results as they wrap up the case.

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NFL trade deadline winners and losers, including Dianna Russini and Kirk Cousins

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:51:25 -0500

Here are the winners and losers of the 2026 NFL trade deadline:

Winner: Minnesota Vikings

While a 38-year-old Kirk Cousins is hardly glamorous, he's considerably better than Carson Wentz, Kyler Murray or any other realistic option the Vikings had.

He's also still an above-average quarterback, currently second in the NFL in passing touchdowns.

With an elite defense already in place, Cousins immediately improves Minnesota's chances of holding on to the lead in the historically competitive NFC North.

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Loser: Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers appear determined to become the first team to start 0-8 and make the playoffs. Either that, or they're the biggest losers of the entire deadline.

The reports were true. The Chargers held on to veterans with expiring contracts, including Khalil Mack and Donte Jackson, both of whom could have fetched solid draft capital in return.

The team did, however, trade its homegrown, emerging linebacker Daiyan Henley – to the division rival Denver Broncos.

Winner: Chicago Bears

The Bears were quiet on deadline day because they made their move two weeks ago. No team improved more through a trade this season than Chicago did by acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons.

Simmons has made an immediate impact in Chicago, improving the play of the defenders around him, notably Devin Bush and Austin Booker.

Most sportsbooks have moved the Bears from 10th to third in Super Bowl odds in recent weeks. Trading for Simmons is part of the reason.

Loser: Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars improved by trading for safety Jessie Bates III and defensive tackle Jordan Davis. But they vastly overpaid for both, to the point of recklessness.

Jacksonville sent the Eagles a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick for Davis. He is a good player, but primarily a run-stuffing nose tackle. The Jaguars paid as if he were a difference-making pass rusher. He isn't.

They also sent Atlanta a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick for Bates. The problem: Bates is a free agent after the season, and the Jaguars are projected to be over the salary cap.

What's more, the Bills acquired fellow safety Amani Hooker at a much better price. Buffalo sent Tennessee a second-round pick and received a fifth-round pick along with Hooker. He's also two years younger than Bates and has two and a half years remaining on his contract.

By comparison, the Jags were fleeced.

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Winner: Tom Pelissero

As OutKick said in July, ESPN made a mistake by including NFL insider Tom Pelissero in its layoffs. Three people break about 99% of all NFL news: Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, and Pelissero. ESPN could have had all three.

Now with The Ringer and Netflix, Pelissero has become a fan favorite on social media during his revenger tour, competing head-to-head against ESPN's much larger operation. Think Adrian Wojnarowski at Yahoo.

On Tuesday, football fans had fun with Pelissero's impressive day:

Moses, huh?

Loser: Dianna Russini

Russini returned to media just in time for the trade deadline. She posted her first tweet since April, confirming that the 49ers were not trading Mac Jones.

But her inactivity isn't what lands her on the losers list. It's how she portrayed herself in her first interview since resigning from The Athletic following the scandal involving Mike Vrabel.

In an interview with People, Russini claimed she is the victim of "heartbreaking" lies and took no accountability for her role in the scandal.

Her arrogance is embarrassing.

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Read our column about Russini's lack of accountability here.

Colts had Jonathan Taylor and Grover Stewart trade offers but didn't complete deals that eventually got pulled

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:44:54 -0500

The NFL trade deadline came and went Tuesday afternoon and the Indianapolis Colts underperformed – kind of like they've been doing on the field this season.

The Colts were offered multiple trades for running back Jonathan Taylor in the last week, league sources told OutKick and Fox News Digital, adding that several of those offers included multiple picks and even high draft picks.

But the Colts were intent on getting some sort of blockbuster deal for Taylor.

And they did not get that, so they did not trade Taylor.

The Colts also engaged in conversations with at least one other team (the Minnesota Vikings, one source said) about Daniel Jones but kept their embattled starting quarterback.

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The Colts did, however, trade a pair of solid but not outstanding receivers in Josh Downs and Keenan Allen.

Excuse us while we yawn.

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The Colts added a fourth- and fifth-round pick for Downs in their trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Colts also added a sixth-round pick in 2027 from the San Francisco 49ers for Allen.

Both Downs and Allen moving on make sense in that Downs asked to be traded a couple of weeks ago, Allen is 34 years old, and both are playing on expiring contracts.

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But it's the stuff the Colts failed to do that raises eyebrows.

They had a trade for Taylor in the offing the last week or so. Fox Sports reported that offer was from the New York Giants and would have brought a second-round and fifth-round pick for Taylor.

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And they decided not to pull the trigger.

That trade would have sent the Colts a package somewhat similar to one the San Francisco 49ers gave up for Christian McCaffrey, but as the Colts considered the offer, the Giants pulled it. The Colts wanted a deal that included more picks or a higher pick than the No. 2 selection.

Yes, the Colts wanted a No. 1 pick for Taylor.

And no one offered that, so the club informed Taylor he wasn't being traded. The same with Jones as he seemed to know by early Tuesday afternoon that he was not going to be traded.

The Colts had other opportunities to make trades to increase their future draft capital but apparently dithered.

A league source told OutKick and Fox News Digital that the Colts could have traded starting defensive tackle Grover Stewart for a fifth-round pick. The offer was upgraded to a fourth-round pick and another late-round pick.

But as the Colts waited to get an even better offer, all offers were pulled.

So Stewart remains with the team.

The messaging the Colts apparently put out through various media outlets after Tuesday's trade deadline anticlimax surrounding Taylor is simply astounding: They didn't want have a garage sale that could potentially hurt their ability to hire a top general manager or perhaps head coach if current coach Shane Steichen is fired after this season.

They kept Taylor and Jones to use them as a lure for a future executive or coach.

That, by the way, is ridiculous reasoning.

The Colts wanted to keep two players that haven't been able to lift the current team above its 2-7 record as a way of somehow convincing a future unidentified GM or head coach to work in Indy.

That is illogical because a future GM or coach might want the use of more draft picks to build their team in whatever image they wish rather than inheriting players currently on the team.

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And this: It is quite possible that after spending the last couple of weeks on trade watch, and delivering what sounded like a farewell message following Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Taylor might be disappointed he's still on a losing team instead of headed to a team that wanted him for a postseason push.

The Colts have been a grand disappointment this season.

And their work leading right up to the NFL trade deadline was more of the same.

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Bob Boone, World Series champion and member of MLB's first three-generation family, dead at 78

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:40:35 -0500

Bob Boone, World Series champion and member of a three-generation baseball family, has died at 78, his son announced on social media.

Bret Boone, a three-time All-Star, did not offer a cause of death in his X post.

"My dad - He was my mentor, my coach, my rock. He taught me how to be a pro and more importantly, how to be a man. He was one of the highest integrity people I’ve ever known and I’m going to miss him dearly. Baseball lost a great one yesterday. R.I.P dad, I love you," Bret posted on X with a heart emoji.

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Bob Boone’s father, Ray, who played for six teams over his 13-year career from 1948 to 1960 and won a World Series with the Cleveland Indians, was the first member of Major League Baseball's first-ever three-generation baseball family.

Bob played longer than his father, spending 19 seasons in the big leagues. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies for 10 seasons, the California Angels for seven seasons and the final two seasons with the Kansas City Royals.

Boone was a catcher who was named an All-Star four times and won seven Gold Glove Awards. He had a career .254 batting average with 105 home runs, 826 RBI and 38 stolen bases. He is also a member of the Phillies’ Wall of Fame.

"Bob was an incredible player, teammate and family man," the Phillies said in a statement.

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"He embodied everything we believe exemplary athletes should represent, both on and off the field. We were proud to have him as part of the Phillies family during one of the most historic runs in team history. His impact on our organization, his teammates, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him will never be forgotten."

"Bob Boone was a leader, a manager, and our first Gold Glove winning catcher," the Royals said in a statement. "We honor his impact on our game, and send our thoughts and strength to his family."

Boone was a key figure in Major League Baseball’s Player Association during his playing career.

"He embraced a leadership role in the Players Association early in his career, and earned a reputation as a strong and principled voice in the advancement of player rights in the 1970s and '80s," the MLBPA said in a statement.

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"Bob followed the example of his father, Ray, a World War II Navy veteran and 13-year big leaguer, and passed along baseball and life lessons to his sons Bret and Aaron during their professional tenures. The player community, past and present, owes him an enormous debt of gratitude for his commitment and dedication to the union and its mission."

After his playing days, Boone became a manager. He spent three seasons each with the Royals (1995-97) and the Cincinnati Reds (2001-03), amassing a career record of 371-444. He managed his son, Aaron, with the Reds.

Bob’s three sons all played at varying levels of professional baseball. Bret and Aaron were both All-Stars in the major leagues, while Matt played in the minor leagues.

Aaron is the current manager of the New York Yankees.

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"The Yankees mourn the passing of Bob Boone, who grew up in our sport and spent a lifetime giving back to the game he loved as an exceptional player, respected manager and distinguished executive," the Yankees said in a statement. "His legacy is profound, and we can see the values he embodied carried forward by his son, Aaron, in his leadership of the Yankees. Our entire organization joins the baseball community in extending its heartfelt condolences to the entire Boone family and all who had the privilege of being touched by his friendship."

Bob is survived by his wife, Sue, his high school sweetheart, and his three sons and grandchildren.

Gordon Ramsay shows off abs in shirtless photo as he celebrates turning 60

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:41 -0500

Gordon Ramsay is savoring every minute of his 60s.

The celebrity chef showed off his abs while posing shirtless on social media after celebrating his birthday over the weekend.

"Thank you everyone for the incredible birthday messages," Ramsay wrote online. "Day 2 of being 60……LFG !!!!"

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The "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars" producer revealed his fit frame with a black-and-white photo shared on Instagram.

"Looking good chef," Lizzo wrote, while "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Margaret Josephs added, "Happiest birthday to a Hell of a Legend."

"Chef looking leaner and cleaner than a medium rare wellington let’s goooo," another user noted.

Ramsay celebrated his birthday Sunday with a carousel of images dedicated to his daughter, Matilda.

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"Happy birthday to this incredible young lady, sharing such a special day with you is a Dads dream," he wrote. "There’s not enough words to explain how proud you make me feel, have a fantastic 25th birthday and I can’t believe I’m bloody 60 wtf."

The celebrity chef has six kids with wife Tana: twins Holly and Jack, daughters Megan and Matilda and sons Oscar and Jesse.

Ramsay previously admitted that Holly's recent wedding spawned a flurry of emotions in ways that most wouldn't expect out of the firebrand chef.

"I was like a sack of f---ing custard walking down that bloody — that line — into that church. 60 meters!" he told Fox News Digital.

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"And I was looking at all these flowers overlooking the pews and thinking, ‘S---, this is expensive!' Everyone thought I was crying because I was giving her away. I was more crying with the f---ing cost of the flower bill, and where are they going tomorrow? We're paying all this money for 90 minutes, these flowers."

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The unique emotions were fleeting when Ramsay realized the flowers could be repurposed for a good cause.

"We got the flowers donated to the local hospital and that stopped me crying," he said. "And then I handed her over, and I celebrated like no tomorrow, because that daughter was expensive."

Ramsay's restaurants currently hold nine Michelin stars worldwide, and the chef has earned a total of 17 Michelin stars over the course of his career.

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His flagship restaurant, Gordon Ramsay in London, has held the maximum three Michelin stars continuously since 2001.

Ramsay's portfolio gained a ninth star earlier this year when Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High in London's Bishopsgate area earned its first Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide.

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Ilhan Omar huddles with her DC-based lawyers during her first day back on Capitol Hill amid federal probes

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:25:44 -0500

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., returned to Capitol Hill this week and brought two lawyers with her after a scandal-plagued fall recess.

Fox News spotted the two attorneys exiting her Washington, D.C., office Tuesday after what appeared to be a roughly two-hour meeting with the congresswoman.

Omar hired two high-profile attorneys, Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz, both of whom are partners at Heckler Fink LLP, amid dueling investigations. After emerging from Omar’s office on Tuesday, Fox News asked about their confidence in Omar’s defense against the federal government.

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The attorneys were also asked about the recent news that both the Obama and Biden administrations had been the first to investigate Omar after she claimed that the Trump administration was politically targeting her.

They remained silent.

This is the first sighting of Omar back on the Hill after two federal departments opened investigations into the Somali-born congresswoman looking into both her immigration status and previous financial filings.

In October, agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) raided her Washington, D.C., home as part of what Fox News Digital learned was an investigation into whether she or her father committed fraud when filling out her immigration paperwork.

She spent the final weeks of her campaign asking for money to defend herself in the investigations and accusing Trump of targeting her for political reasons.

About an hour after Omar's lawyers exited her office Tuesday, the congresswoman departed with husband Tim Mynett.

She was approached by Fox News about the ongoing investigation and asked whether she is concerned it could affect her ability to effectively represent her constituents in Congress.

"I am not," Omar said.

She was then asked if there was any chance she would step down from Congress despite just winning re-election to let the investigation "play out."

The congresswoman smiled and waved at the camera but did not respond as the elevator doors closed with her inside.

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Omar also refused to respond to Fox’s question about whether she had spoken to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about the investigation.

The attorneys seen exiting her office earlier, Jeffress and Matz, have both represented high-ranking Democratic elected officials and have taken on multiple cases against President Donald Trump, his allies and supporters.

Jeffress served as former President Joe Biden’s attorney in his lawsuit against the Justice Department earlier this year. She also served as counsel for then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill.

She is also married to U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper of the District of Washington, who ruled in May that Trump's addition his name to the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center was illegal.

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Matz served as counsel to House Democrats during both failed impeachment attempts against Trump during his first term in office. Matz also represented E. Jean Carroll in two civil cases against Trump’s denial of her sexual assault claims against him.

Matz also represented those opposed to the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, which banned teachers from teaching students about gender identity and sexual orientation.

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Omar has not yet formally announced a meeting with any members of Congress about the two ongoing federal probes. Her only formal address to the public on the investigations was posting to social media, including a video in which she encouraged her supporters to keep sending money in light of the new investigations against her.

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

Kirk Cousins is back in Minnesota, and the Vikings' NFC odds are still too long

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:20:09 -0500

The league’s best scoring defense finally has a quarterback. The NFC board still has Minnesota seventh.

The Vikings spent the first half of the season trying to win with whoever was standing closest to the huddle. On Tuesday, they called an old friend.

Minnesota sent a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas for Kirk Cousins, bringing the 38-year-old back to the team he left after 2023. Cousins returns to replace his replacement, and the Super Bowl market reacted fast.

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The Vikings opened the season at 50-1 to win Super Bowl LXI. After Monday’s loss to Buffalo, they slid to +3000. Hours after the trade, they’re back to +2200 to +2500 across major sportsbooks.

Halving the opening price looks like a big move. It mostly reflects a team that’s 6-2 and finally fixed its biggest problem.

The Vikings won 6 games without an offense

The Vikings’ record isn’t the story. How they got it is.

Minnesota has the league’s top scoring defense. The offense ranks 27th in points, 31st in yards and 31st in passing. The Vikings have scored 16 or fewer points in five of eight games, including each of the last three.

The quarterback room has been a mess since J.J. McCarthy was shipped to the Giants on Sept. 28. Kyler Murray is out with a hamstring injury. Carson Wentz turned it over three times in Monday’s 23-6 loss to Buffalo and got pulled for Max Brosmer. Minnesota converted 25% of its third downs that night.

A team that wins six of eight with an offense ranking 31st in EPA per play isn’t lucky. It’s a team that’s one competent quarterback away.

Cousins is that quarterback

Nobody is confusing 38-year-old Kirk with prime Kirk, but he doesn’t need to be.

He threw for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions on a 4-5 Raiders team that had nothing around him. Now he walks back into Kevin O’Connell’s offense, the same system where he threw for 4,547 yards and 29 touchdowns in a 13-4 season in 2022.

There’s no install period. He already knows the playbook, the play caller and the building.

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The NFC board still doesn’t believe it

The Super Bowl number moved. The NFC number still has Minnesota seventh, behind two division rivals and a Seattle team priced right next to Green Bay.

The honest problem is the division. At 6-2, Minnesota is third in the NFC North, and the Bears are priced as the second-best team in the conference. That’s why the division bet doesn’t interest me, but the conference price does.

The Vikings don’t need to win the North to make a run. They’re -250 to make the playoffs, and once they’re in, the best scoring defense in football with a veteran quarterback is a nightmare draw in January.

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You also get an immediate test. Cousins could debut Sunday at Lambeau, where the Vikings are 3.5-point underdogs against the Packers. A win there and +1000 in the NFC won’t last.

The pick

The market is treating Cousins like a stopgap. I’m treating him like the missing piece for the best defense in football.

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Give me the Vikings to win the NFC (+1000).

Whoopi Goldberg lectures Democrats over infighting about leadership, warns 'get your stuff together'

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:10:38 -0500

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg admonished congressional Democrats on Tuesday over their public debate about whether to support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., as party leaders.

"This is my two cents," Goldberg said, after the show played several clips of Democrats discussing their leadership opinions. "I don’t want to hear this from you right now. I want to know what all of you are, all of you Democrats, what are your plans for the first 100 days? I don’t care if you’ve been there forever or just got there. What are your plans?"

Goldberg suggested several priorities for Democrats, including lowering gas and grocery prices, restoring funding for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and reuniting separated families.

"We put you in there to clean house, to make sure that the government works the way the people want it to work," Goldberg said. "I don’t want to hear all this infighting because then you become the distraction, and then you become no better than the Republicans were. So just get your stuff together. All of you."

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Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin predicted Jeffries would become the next House speaker and said only the "far left" was questioning his leadership. She also argued that Schumer "should go the way of Nancy Pelosi."

Griffin argued Schumer should declare victory after helping recruit and elect several Democratic candidates, then step aside for a new generation of leaders.

Sunny Hostin, who previously criticized Schumer and called for his removal in November 2025, suggested he should remain in leadership and become Senate Majority Leader.

"I mean, Chuck Schumer led and made sure there wasn’t a government shutdown. He did whip up, he kept the Democratic caucus together," Hostin said during the show on Tuesday. "He got all of these wonderful candidates. Why not let him lead the party because he knows how to do it? My fear is you get someone in that’s new, that doesn’t really know what they’re doing, doesn’t know how to deal with Trump, doesn’t know how to build a consensus."

Several incoming Democratic senators have said they will not support Schumer for party leader, including Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton and Sen.-elect Troy Jackson.

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Other Democrats, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., have called for a "conversation" about the party's leadership.

Schumer's and Jeffries' offices did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Whoopi is right about the scale of this. Democrats just got handed a mandate to make people’s lives better, not to turn the first month into an internal dispute about Chuck Schumer. If members think he should go, say why, vote, and move on."

However, Schroff said, "At the same time, ‘stop the infighting’ cannot become code for ‘nobody challenges the old guard.’"

"Of course Schumer deserves credit for some of these wins and the overall strategy," he continued. "Let’s be honest, even many Dem insiders didn’t think the blue wave would be this big and Schumer and Jeffries absolutely deserve credit. At the same time, Democrats just elected a younger, more restless coalition, so the old leadership should expect to be questioned. That’s normal."

Goldberg issued a warning to Democrats last week after the party swept in the midterm elections and will take back control of the House and the Senate in January.

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"A note to the Democrats, we put you in to take care of business. We don’t want to know what your back-biting fighting is, we don’t want to hear it," Goldberg said. "You can kvetch at each other after you take care of the people’s business."

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During Tuesday's episode, Goldberg said she didn't want to know their "business," and didn't want to hear them fighting.

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"The Democrats need to get their stuff together and we don’t need to know your business," she said. "Handle your business."

Team USA hero Connor Hellebuyck says that moments beyond online death threats led to his Winnipeg departure

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:09:56 -0500

The New Jersey Devils are in Winnipeg to take on the Jets Tuesday night in what will be goaltender Connor Hellebuyck's return to the city.

While he won't start — the team said that despite Hellebuyck's insistence on playing, they went with Jake Allen to avoid a drop in their "expected win probability" — he did face the Winnipeg media.

The Team USA hero spent 11 seasons in Winnipeg and won three Vezina Trophies, a Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP in 2024-25, and led the Jets to a Presidents' Trophy that same season.

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However, his decision to ask for a trade, followed by him skipping camp and sitting out the start of the season meant that he and the Jets did not part on good terms.

Hellebuyck was somewhat mum on his reasons for wanting a trade aside from joining a team he views as a contender, but that changed on Tuesday.

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"I've alluded to this a little bit," Hellebuyck said. "This was a very complex decision, and a very difficult one."

Hellebuyck said there was no single moment that led to him wanting out, and that some off-ice issues played into it.

"There were some moments and some things that happened to my family that for me crossed the line," he said before adding that he needed to do what was best for his family and his career.

He was then asked why the city of Winnipeg was being "pinned" for these things that led to Hellebuyck's decision, when those involved may not have even had a tie to the city.

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Hellebuyck strongly rebuffed the idea that he was placing the blame on Winnipeg and its citizens.

"There were a few moments that I don’t want to see happen again," Hellebuyck said. "It is more than just online death threats, and I’m gonna ask you to respect my privacy and my family’s privacy; I won’t go deeper than that.

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"But there’s more that made me and my family uncomfortable. On top of some uncertainty with my career, I felt that a change of scenery was best."

Hellebuyck might have to face questions again as Tuesday's game is the first of two the Devils and Jets will play over the next few weeks.

The 33-year-old from Michigan was a key piece of Team USA's gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

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The 41 saves on 42 shots in the OT thriller against Canada led to President Donald Trump announcing that the netminder would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.

This electric blanket is over 40% off on Amazon — the No. 1 bestseller is down to $39

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:42:52 -0400

A cold front is blowing in this week, making it the perfect time to create a cozy haven at home. One of the easiest ways to do that is with an electric blanket, and Amazon's No. 1 bestselling pick is on sale right now. Originally $69, the Bedsure heated throw blanket is marked down to $39 — a 43% discount.

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Why is this deal worth it?

The Bedsure heated throw blanket is currently at its lowest recorded price, making this an excellent deal. With more than 5,000 sold in the past month, it's been a popular item among Amazon shoppers, and we anticipate demand increasing as we get further into fall and winter. Historically, we've seen fewer discounts on heated blankets, so it's best to buy them when they're on sale ahead of the season.

The blanket has six heat levels and timer settings, preheat settings, plus an automatic shutoff function to help reduce the risk of overheating and give you peace of mind.

Whether you plan to use it while lounging, studying or working in a cold office building, you'll get hours of daily comfort out of it.

What do reviewers think?

With nearly 10,000 global ratings, the Bedsure heated throw blanket boasts a 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon. Reviewers appreciate its warmth, softness and durability.

One reviewer initially gave a 4-star review, but after two years of daily use, updated it to a 5-star review, mentioning that the highest heat setting is sufficient even when it's freezing and that the blanket heats up fast, helping warm their ice-cold feet. "It’s been working really well for me over what's been now [the blanket's] second cold season… and it’s still keeping me warm at night."

Another 5-star reviewer praised it for its usefulness during illness:

"This was the only blanket I had on all winter… I got COVID-19 a few weeks after buying this blanket and lord, it was a lifesaver," they wrote. "I got the worst chills, but this blanket got me through it. I've had a few other heating blankets, but they never survive a full year. This is the first blanket that is actually holding up… and I've had it consistently on for the past half year."

"The blanket itself is oh so soft," another shopper wrote. "I feel like a little kid when getting under this blanket. It is a joy to drift off to la la land in this. Extremely plush material and soft to the touch. I'm really glad that I bought this blanket. I hope that it lasts for years to come."

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What could be better?

Shoppers love the compact 50-by-60-inch size of this blanket, but as it's a throw, it's not large enough to share or completely cover a Queen-size bed. Bedsure does have larger sizes on sale, though the discounts are not as substantial as the throw blanket size.

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Iran-backed terror suspects plotted attack on US troops using vans packed with fuel, DOJ says

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:25:12 -0500

Three suspected Iran-backed terrorists plotted an attack on a British air base housing American troops using vans carrying barrels of fuel, according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday by the Justice Department (DOJ).

The eight-count superseding indictment charges Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali Al-Hassani with terrorism-related offenses tied to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Kata'ib Hizballah.

Prosecutors say the suspects targeted RAF Fairford in England, where U.S. military aircraft and personnel were stationed.

"Anyone who plans a terrorist plot on a military base housing American service members will be prosecuted by the United States government," Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a news release.

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According to the indictment, Al-Hassani directed associates in the United Kingdom to conduct surveillance of RAF Fairford in August, paying one individual to record video of the base's perimeter.

The suspects' associates later obtained three vans and barrels of fuel, researched chemical accelerants and purchased metal objects that could be used as explosive shrapnel, prosecutors said. They also disguised the vans with commercial decals to resemble vehicles belonging to fuel delivery and swimming pool supply businesses.

On Sept. 26, Al-Hassani allegedly directed associates to drive the three vans toward the base. At least two encountered a security roadblock and were unable to proceed. British authorities recovered all three vehicles and arrested their occupants the following morning.

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Prosecutors allege Al-Saadi helped coordinate the operation while imprisoned in New York awaiting trial on separate terrorism charges, using telephone calls with family members in Iraq to relay coded messages to his co-conspirators.

During a Sept. 24 call, Al-Saadi allegedly asked about Al-Hassani and instructed relatives to "give him [al-Hassani] money so we can do it."

The alleged plot followed a series of attacks across Europe in March and April that prosecutors say the defendants helped organize on behalf of an Iran-aligned terrorist network. Those attacks targeted synagogues, Jewish organizations, ambulances and an Israeli embassy, and included the stabbing of two Jewish men in London.

Al-Saadi, a dual Iranian Iraqi national, was arrested abroad in May and transferred to U.S. custody. Prosecutors previously accused him of helping direct approximately 18 attacks in Europe and attempting to coordinate an attack on a Manhattan synagogue.

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The three defendants face charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations, financing terrorism and conspiracy to bomb a place of public use. Some charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.

American girl, 7, killed during Mexican cartel operation; mother blames police helicopter: report

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:59:56 -0500

A 7-year-old girl with dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship was shot and killed during a Mexican security operation targeting an alleged cartel member, and her mother accused police officers aboard a helicopter of firing the deadly shot.

Aranza Aidelany Pardo died Oct. 29 in Matamoros, a Mexican border city across from Brownsville, Texas. She was among six people killed during the operation and subsequent roadblocks erected by the Gulf Cartel, according to The Associated Press.

Her mother, Claudia Pardo García, told the AP that gunfire from a Tamaulipas state police helicopter struck her daughter in the head. Pardo was also wounded in the leg.

Mexican authorities are investigating three officers aboard the helicopter who remain on active duty, according to Tamaulipas Public Security Secretary Carlos Arturo Pancardo.

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The operation resulted in the arrest of Axel Alfredo Cárdenas Rodríguez, also known as El Titán, the son of an alleged Gulf Cartel leader and nephew of the group's imprisoned founder, Osiel Cárdenas Guillén.

Pardo told the AP that she, her husband and their five children were returning home when they encountered cartel roadblocks and took a rural shortcut.

She said a police helicopter began following their vehicle before circling in front of it. Her husband exited with his hands raised to show officers they were a family, but gunfire erupted.

Aranza was struck in the head, while Pardo was wounded in the leg. She said emergency personnel took more than two hours to arrive.

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Tamaulipas state prosecutor Jesús Govea said investigators interviewed witnesses and were reviewing video and ballistic evidence to determine who fired the deadly shot.

Pardo told the AP that FBI representatives and U.S. consular officials contacted her family after the shooting.

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The FBI, State Department and Tamaulipas prosecutor's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

Senior US Army soldier arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:51:09 -0500

A senior U.S. Army soldier was arrested in England Tuesday on suspicion of espionage offenses related to Russia, according to U.K. police.

The 41-year-old man, whose identity was not released, was detained as part of an investigation into suspected national security threats led by Counter Terrorism Policing, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Officials said the arrest was carried out in coordination with the U.S. military and the FBI.

"This important arrest involves allegations of espionage, which is of the utmost concern to the United States and our allies," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement.

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The soldier was arrested near Gloucester, and police are currently searching two locations in the wider Gloucestershire area as part of the ongoing joint U.K.-U.S. investigation.

Police said the man was detained under the National Security Act 2023 and remains in custody at a London police station.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by officers from the Counter Terrorism Policing team in London.

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Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, the senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, described the allegations as "serious."

"We will work together to take robust action against those we suspect of any criminal activity that could undermine our national security," Evans said in a statement.

"The alleged conduct of a senior soldier, entrusted with sensitive information, is a sobering reminder that insider threats are real and persistent," Brig. Gen. Sean Stinchon, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command, added in a statement.

Patel said the arrest serves as a reminder that the FBI will not tolerate service members who break their oath to the United States or its partners.

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"While this investigation is continuing, I want to send a clear message – this FBI has no tolerance for anyone who breaks their oath to the United States and whose actions endanger our national security and that of our partners," Patel said in a statement.

He added that officials have made at least 167 counterintelligence and espionage arrests under the current FBI leadership over the past 21 months, marking a 53% increase.

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"This matter shows that partnerships are essential to protect our countries and I want to express my thanks to UK Counter Terrorism Policing, MI5, UK Defence Counter Intelligence, and the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command for their outstanding work," Patel said.

Amazon announced its Black Friday sale dates — here are the early deals you can shop now

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:48:51 -0500

Amazon just announced the official dates for its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales: Nov. 19-30. You'll find deals on everything from beauty picks and apparel to home decor, tools, tech and more.

Until then, you can shop early deals already available on the site. Get a handheld Dyson vacuum for $70 off, a Lego Star Wars set for less than $100 and faux-fur-lined slippers for more than 30% off.

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Hegseth labels impeachment push a policy dispute, but do lawmakers' allegations rise to high crimes?

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:44:25 -0500

War Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against an impeachment effort Tuesday, accusing lawmakers of trying to turn disagreements over President Donald Trump's military policies into impeachable offenses.

Congress is preparing to vote on eight articles alleging the Pentagon chief violated federal law and abused his authority.

"One disgruntled congressman wants to shred it over policy disagreements. That's what it is: policy disagreements, not high crimes, not misdemeanors, not treason, not bribery, not the kinds of offenses the founders intended when they wrote the impeachment clause," Hegseth said at a Pentagon press conference Tuesday morning.

"The proper remedy for a policy disagreement, it's legislation, it's debate, it's the next presidential election," he added.

But the impeachment resolution introduced Monday by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., goes beyond objections to the administration's military strategy. It alleges that Hegseth violated congressional war powers, authorized unlawful military operations and retaliated against a sitting senator for exercising his constitutional rights.

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The clash puts the limits of impeachment at the center of a growing fight over Trump's national security agenda, testing whether lawmakers can make a constitutional case for removing Hegseth or are just using impeachment to challenge military and policy decisions they oppose.

Massie's eight articles center on several of the Trump administration's most controversial national security decisions, with three accusing Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution during the war against Iran.

The outgoing Kentucky Republican alleges that Hegseth initiated hostilities without congressional authorization, continued military operations after Congress directed their termination and disregarded statutory deadlines requiring the withdrawal of U.S. forces.

Other articles accuse Hegseth of failing to comply with laws intended to minimize civilian casualties, including in connection with a strike on an Iranian school, and conducting unlawful maritime strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean.

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The resolution also alleges that Hegseth retaliated against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a video urging service members to refuse unlawful orders, and unlawfully directed military operations in Yemen and the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Massie has rejected the suggestion that the impeachment effort is simply a referendum on Hegseth's job performance or the administration's military policies.

"The question is whether he committed impeachable acts," Massie wrote on X Monday. "And the answer is yes, eight times."

Constitutional law scholar Jonathan Turley largely agreed that the impeachment effort was on shaky ground, arguing that six of Massie's eight articles should be dismissed outright.

"In my view, six of the eight articles should be nonstarters, including the Iranian articles," Turley wrote on X Tuesday.

Turley acknowledged that Congress has a legitimate constitutional interest in asserting its war powers, but argued that Massie was attempting to use impeachment to settle a longstanding dispute over presidential authority. Presidents of both parties, including Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, have claimed broad authority to launch military operations without congressional approval, he noted.

"Massie is not going to 'litigate' the matter through impeachments," Turley wrote, arguing that Trump was exercising authority long claimed by his predecessors.

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Vice President JD Vance, however, argued Tuesday that lawmakers were using impeachment as a substitute for exercising their legislative powers.

"Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and the answer is: obviously not," Vance wrote on X.

"Congress has so many tools for registering its policy disagreements. Rather than use them, they're going to try to impeach Pete Hegseth," he continued.

Vance suggested the effort was driven less by the war with Iran than by opposition to Hegseth's broader changes at the Pentagon, including shifting U.S. forces away from Europe and Ukraine and reorganizing the military's senior leadership.

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"This isn't about Iran, this is about the fact that Pete took on the bureaucracy at the Pentagon," Vance wrote.

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Turley dismissed the article of impeachment concerning Maduro's capture, pointing to court precedent involving the U.S. seizure of former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega.

But Turley drew a distinction between those disputes over executive authority and two allegations he considered more serious: the maritime strikes against suspected drug traffickers and Hegseth's treatment of Sen. Mark Kelly.

"The 'double tap' allegation would be a war crime, if true," Turley wrote, noting that Trump and Hegseth have denied issuing such orders.

The effort to punish Kelly over a video urging troops to refuse unlawful orders also raised serious questions about a sitting senator's free speech rights and potential undue command influence, Turley argued.

Still, he stopped short of concluding that either allegation met the constitutional threshold for impeachment, saying more evidence was needed.

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"I will be looking for the underlying evidence on those two articles," he wrote, describing both as potentially problematic but difficult to establish as "high crimes and misdemeanors."

The Constitution authorizes impeachment for treason, bribery or other high crimes and misdemeanors, a standard that does not require proof of a criminal offense. Congress has historically treated serious abuses of official power as potential grounds for impeachment, though the precise boundaries remain contested.

That distinction complicates the argument that the allegations can be dismissed simply because they involve military policy. Lawmakers can disagree with a defense secretary's decisions without those disagreements constituting impeachable misconduct, but allegations that an official knowingly violated the law or abused the powers of his office present a different constitutional question.

Hegseth, meanwhile, has maintained that the operations cited in the resolution were lawful and directed by the president.

"I stand behind every one of these operations. I was proud to execute them, and I would do it again tomorrow," Hegseth said Tuesday.

President Trump also rallied behind his defense secretary following the press conference, praising his performance and attacking Massie, who lost his Republican primary earlier this year.

"In just under two years, Secretary Hegseth has worked side-by-side with President Trump to restore American power on the world stage, build the strongest military in generations, and instill a warrior ethos at the Pentagon. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth have taken bold, necessary action to deny the Iranian regime the ability to develop a nuclear weapon, bring narco-terrorist Nicolás Maduro to American justice, and defend our homeland from dangerous terrorists and cartels – saving American lives," White House spokesperson Olivia Wales told Fox News Digital.

"This spectacle only proves what we’ve known all along: Thomas Massie and the Democrats are far more interested in playing political games than working to improve the lives of the American people," Wales added.

Trump Cabinet officials rallied behind Hegseth, with Collins, Burgum, Rollins, Mullin and Turner posting messages of support on social media. Rubio and Blanche also defended Hegseth publicly.

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Rubio said he carried out Trump’s orders "quite effectively" and Blanche rejected claims that he had done anything illegal or wrong.

The House is expected to vote Tuesday evening on whether to advance Massie's impeachment resolution. Impeachment would require a simple majority in the House, but removing Hegseth from office would require conviction by a two-thirds majority in the Senate.

The vote will test whether lawmakers view the allegations as grounds for impeachment or a dispute better addressed through Congress's legislative and oversight powers.

Florida AG subpoenas DSA over potential illegal funding from Cuba and China

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:36:43 -0500

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that his office issued an investigative subpoena to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) to investigate whether the organization accepted contributions from "foreign sources of concern," including entities in Cuba and China.

"Our laws prohibit accepting contributions from foreign sources of concern," Uthmeier said in a video statement. "We will not allow foreign adversaries to influence Florida through the backdoor of non-private fundraising."

The subpoena demands documents related to recent DSA delegations to China and Cuba, where organization members met with Cuban government officials, to determine if the DSA violated Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, according to Uthmeier.

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Uthmeier did not detail specific criminal allegations or name individuals accused of violating state law.

The DSA has repeatedly praised the Cuban regime and routinely advocates for lifting American sanctions and ending the U.S. embargo against Havana.

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The organization has sent multiple delegations to Cuba in recent years. During a 2023 trip, DSA members met privately with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and sought to establish formal communication channels with government ministries, according to a State Department report released in July.

The legal action comes shortly after several DSA-backed candidates won races across federal, state, and local levels in last week's elections.

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Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment.

Mojtaba Khamenei aide's chilling '40 years' warning surfaces amid US push for Iran deal

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:33:04 -0500

Iran's top security official, who reportedly received a letter from Vice President JD Vance about resuming peace talks, warned in a resurfaced interview that wartime negotiations with Tehran could drag on for decades, and during which both sides should "be prepared to fight."

Mohsen Rezaei, a former commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), now serves as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and acts as a key aide to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He also helped shape Tehran's military strategy during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War.

That eight-year conflict ended after Iran's then-supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, accepted a U.N.-brokered cease-fire that he famously likened to drinking from a "poisoned chalice."

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"Ceasefire means an unfinished war," Rezaei had said of the war in a 2006 interview with the Iranian publication Baztab. An English translation of the interview is preserved by George Washington University's National Security Archive.

Asked whether both sides would remain in their positions and begin talks, Rezaei replied: "Yes. Negotiations can take 30 to 40 years and during that time Iran and Iraq should be prepared to fight."

Two decades after suggesting negotiations could drag on for years, Washington has reportedly been seeking talks with Rezaei, a key power player in Iran’s current military leadership.

Vance sent him a letter proposing renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran in October, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Iran said it had received a letter from Vance but had not responded, according to Iranian state media. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency said Iran was awaiting U.S. compliance with its conditions, warning that "any position that contradicts this framework is unacceptable."

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In June, President Donald Trump had posted a warning on Truth Social that Iran had taken too long to come to terms and would "pay the price," while on Monday, he also said that Iran wanted a deal but warned that another U.S. strike could be about five times as large as the previous.

"We could knock it out fast, or we could knock it out over a short, not a long period of time," Trump said during a C-SPAN interview on "Washington Journal Primetime."

"I can tell you that Iran would like to make a deal, and we'll find out whether that'll happen," Trump said of the current timeframe.

Rezaei however, has continued to maintain a defiant stance toward Washington, writing on X on Nov. 9: "The war on Iran has already wrecked the US government," he wrote before adding that "Washington flails like a desperate gambler."

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"Stop denying the West Asian NEW ORDER. Time to SURRENDER to the seven conditions Iran has repeatedly set out," he said.

Following the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections, Rezaei also claimed Iran had defeated Washington militarily and politically.

He warned of a "devastating response" to another attack and declared it was time for Washington to "SURRENDER."

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Rezaei also rejected reports of ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations or any planned meeting in Qatar, accusing Washington of spreading false claims to ease economic pressure and lower oil prices. He reiterated that Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its seven conditions were met.

Rezaei has spent more than four decades in Iran's defense establishment. He commanded the IRGC from 1981 to 1997, overseeing operations during the Iran-Iraq War.

In the 2006 Baztab interview, Rezaei also detailed how Iranian leaders distinguished their public rhetoric from military strategy.

Although Khomeini and other Iranian officials called for "fighting till Saddam is toppled" and "until the nuisance is eradicated," Rezaei said Tehran's actual strategy was "fighting up to a victory."

At the time, Iran's battlefield gains, he suggested, were meant to strengthen Tehran's negotiating position rather than achieve total conquest.

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"The world did not pay attention to the slogans," Rezaei said in the interview, adding that foreign governments and intelligence agencies focused on Iranian leaders' actions and diplomatic positions.

Rezaei also said Iran had struggled to turn battlefield gains into diplomatic victories because it lacked international alliances and influence at the United Nations.

Rezaei has since faced U.S. sanctions and international scrutiny. The Trump administration first sanctioned him Jan. 10, 2020, under an executive order targeting senior Iranian officials appointed by the supreme leader.

Rezaei had also been accused of involvement in the July 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people.

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Interpol approved an Argentine request for a Red Notice against Rezaei in 2007 in connection with the bombing.

ACLU of Washington says it will sue to block ballot initiative to protect girls' sports

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:32:31 -0500

The ACLU of Washington announced a lawsuit to stop the state's newly approved restrictions on transgender athletes in girls' school sports, moving the fight from the ballot box to the courts a week after voters backed Initiative 638.

The organization said it is acting on behalf of a coalition of Washington parents and educators. Its announcement named Legal Voice, TransFamilies and the Washington Education Association as groups involved in the challenge.

"We're filing a lawsuit on behalf of a coalition of Washington parents and educators to stop the implementation of Initiative 638, a discriminatory law that bans transgender girls from participating in girls’ school sports," the ACLU of Washington said in a statement.

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The lawsuit was filed Monday in King County Superior Court, according to the Washington State Standard. Plaintiffs include TransFamilies, the Washington Education Association and parents of transgender and nontransgender students who participate in girls' sports. Pacifica Law Group is representing them alongside the ACLU and Legal Voice.

The challenge argues the initiative violates state constitutional privacy protections and antidiscrimination law, the outlet reported.

Washington voters approved the measure in the Nov. 3 election. Unofficial returns compiled by Ballotpedia showed approximately 56% support as of Monday night.

The measure would bar students it defines as biologically male from competing with or against female students in designated girls' interscholastic athletic competitions. Students seeking to participate in those competitions would have to submit a statement from a health care provider verifying their biological sex based on reproductive anatomy, genetic makeup or naturally produced testosterone levels.

Supporters, led by Brian Heywood's conservative political organization Let's Go Washington, argue the restrictions protect fairness and athletic opportunities for girls.

"To every female athlete who wondered whether her voice mattered: tonight, Washington heard you," Heywood said in an election statement reported by the Washington State Standard.

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The ACLU said the initiative would reverse nearly two decades of allowing transgender students to participate on teams consistent with their gender identity.

"Discrimination has no place in our state or in our schools. For nearly two decades, Washington law has allowed transgender students to participate in sports and on teams consistent with their gender identity — a successful approach that has been a model for other states," the organization said.

"Initiative 638 seeks to deny transgender girls equal opportunities simply because of who they are. It is discrimination, and it threatens all girls who play sports at school."

The medical verification requirement has become a central point of contention. Opponents say it could subject girls to intrusive examinations and discourage participation. Supporters dispute that additional examinations would be necessary, arguing existing medical records and routine sports physicals can establish eligibility.

Heywood told KNKX and KUOW that doctors should consult patient records to verify biological sex, although that specific procedure is not spelled out in the initiative.

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The legal fight comes as schools prepare for the measure's scheduled Dec. 3 effective date.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has said its executive board can revise its handbook to comply with changes in state law. Its statement indicated state championship events would proceed under current law until that law changes, according to reporting published by The Spokesman-Review.

Separately, the Seattle School Board voted Monday to authorize Superintendent Ben Shuldiner and district legal counsel to pursue legal action over the initiative.

Board members raised concerns about student privacy and equal protection, arguing courts should resolve potential conflicts between the initiative and other legal obligations, according to Seattle's Child.

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The ACLU-backed lawsuit seeks to prevent the restrictions from taking effect Dec. 3, according to the Washington State Standard.

Bills running back James Cook has issued a statement about his pants and has denied dropping a deuce in them

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:20:48 -0500

James Cook carried the load for the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. The running back toted the rock 31 times for 107 yards and a touchdown during the 23-6 road win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Cook's performance was largely overlooked on social media by another load he was suspected of carrying. A stain showed up during the game in an unfortunate location for him and the internet ran wild with speculation about what caused it.

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A natural conclusion was drawn that he had crapped his pants. The search for when the spot appeared was conducted and at least one "analyst" concluded that it showed up in Cook's pants after this tackle.

DUDE Wipes got involved and announced that the Bills running back was going to need them, but don't let the internet or a company who is considered an expert on the matter fool you.

According to James Cook, he didn't crap his pants in primetime. He never offered up an explanation for the odd stain, but he did issue a denial.

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His statement, surrounded by several laughing emojis, reads, "this is wild I didn’t s--- on myself."

Cook's denial did little to sway the opinion of folks on social media. While one person did offer up a possible reason by asking if it's "Viking Horn field paint," most aren't buying it.

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They know if it quacks like a duck, it's a duck. Some even had his back by putting a positive spin on the pants-crapping allegations. One suggested that he unloaded "all over the #1 D in the league."

Another of his supporters, if you want to call them that, wrote, "It’s ok jimbo, we have all done it. It’s a good strategy, maybe that’s why Minnesota didn’t want to tackle you."

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At the end of the day, it doesn't matter. Crap or not in James Cook's pants, the Bills won, are 7-1 and are on top of the AFC right now. That's all that matters.

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Yes, the offer and promotional code are legitimate and usable for all new users.

How do I claim the Underdog welcome offer?

Claiming the Underdog offer is simple. Download the app and register your account. Once your account is open, deposit at least $10 and take advantage of the offer.

How long do Underdog bonus bets last?

The funds last for 14 days.

Can existing users claim a Underdog promo?

Yes, Underdog offers existing promos to current users in the form of profit boosts, insurance, or tokens for contests.

Is Underdog legal in my state?

Underdog offers some form of legal fantasy play in every state except Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Montana and Nevada.

Hard Rock Bet Promo Code 2026: Bet $5, Get $500 in Bonus Bets

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New Hard Rock Bet users can claim the November 2026 welcome offer: bet $5 and get $500 in bonus bets. It’s available to new customers 21 and older in Hard Rock Bet’s 10 legal states, and signing up takes just a few minutes.

Few November games carry the weight of tonight’s matchup in Philadelphia. The Celtics return to face the 76ers on NBC, six months after Philly rallied from a 3-1 deficit to send Boston home in the first round. The Sixers added LeBron James to an already dangerous backcourt led by Tyrese Maxey, while Jaylen Brown and Boston come in with revenge on their minds. The defending champion Knicks and a late-night Thunder visit to Portland round out a slate that covers the entire map.

Hard Rock Bet Promo Code at a Glance

Last updated: Nov. 10, 2026

Hard Rock Bet Promo Code for November 2026: Bet $5, Get $500 in Bonus Bets

Hard Rock Bet provides new users with a nice bonus for their first wager. Win or lose, the bettor will receive $500 in Bonus Bets just for placing a $5 wager. These Bonus Bets are given to you once a week in $20 bonus bet increments for five weeks.

How to Claim the Hard Rock Bet Promo Code

Hard Rock Bet has taken the difficulties out of taking advantage of this offer. Follow the steps below to claim it.

Tap the offer link to open Hard Rock Bet sign-up.
Create your account and complete identity verification.
No code is needed.
Deposit at least $5.
Place a qualifying bet of at least $5 at -500 or longer.
Receive Bet $5, Get $500 in Bonus Bets per the terms, then use it within seven days.

Hard Rock Bet Welcome Offer Explained

Hard Rock Bet’s welcome offer is straightforward. Place a $5 bet and receive five $20 bonus bets paid over five weeks. The offer is designed to encourage continued use of the app, and while the rewards are spread out over time, it gives new users a chance to earn bonus bets with a minimal initial investment.

Hard Rock Bet Promo Code Terms and Conditions

New users only, 21-plus, one per household, in a legal state.
Minimum deposit $5; qualifying bet $5 at -500 or longer.
Bonus issued as five $20 Bonus Bets over five weeks and expires seven days after issuance.
Bonus bets pay winnings only, not the stake (if applicable).
Available in 10 states.
Hard Rock's terms can be read here.

How Hard Rock Bet Bonus Bets Work

Bonus bets are not the same as cash. Using a bonus bet essentially allows you to bet without losing or winning your stake. If you bet $20 in cash on a +100 line, you’d collect $40 on a win. If you lose, you’d be down $20. For a Bonus Bet, you can bet a $20 Bonus Bet on a +100 line, and if you win, you collect $20 in cash. However, there may be playthrough obligations before you can cash out. If you lose, you don’t lose any real money. These bonus bets expire after seven days.

Ongoing Hard Rock Bet Promos for Existing Users

Although the Welcome Offer allows for a one-time incentive, Hard Rock Bet still offers other promotions to current users to encourage them to play. They have Hard Rock Unity, which allows you to earn points for bonus bets, travel perks, and more. Other promotions include profit boosts and odds boosts.

Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Our Verdict

Hard Rock Bet may not be available in as many states as some of the biggest names in the market, but it offers a user-friendly app and several appealing perks.

While the welcome offer is more modest than some competitors, new and experienced bettors alike can still take advantage of it and Hard Rock Bet’s daily promotions. Keep in mind that the sportsbook has been known to limit winning accounts relatively quickly.

About Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet was launched in 2023. This is the only legal online app in Florida, but they have expanded to 10 states total: AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN, and VA.

Hard Rock Bet Review

Hard Rock Bet App and Site Experience

Colors are black and purple, very clean and modern interface.
Finding and placing a bet is very easy.
Loading times can sometimes be an issue when there are major events or for life games.

Hard Rock Bet Odds and Markets

Hard Rock Bet offers competitive lines in comparison to other major sportsbooks
You won’t find much at another book that Hard Rock isn’t offering.

Hard Rock Bet Betting Features

Hard Rock Bet provides all the major betting options that any other book does
There are straight bets, same game parlays, cross-sport parlays, and more.
They do make it easy to find the boost and starting soon bets for users so you can get access to information quickly.

Hard Rock Bet Live Betting and Cash Out

Live betting tends to be easy, but you do need to be quick about placing the wager
It can be frustrating getting a bet to go through as odds and lines change quickly on live bets. In fairness, this is an issue at every sportsbook.
Cashing out is not difficult. You place the request, and it is typically paid within 24–48 hours.

Hard Rock Bet Deposits and Withdrawals

You can deposit as little as $5 into Hard Rock Bet
Withdrawls are quick and easy with simple request for payouts. The funds typically hit your bank within 24–48 hours.

Hard Rock Bet Rewards and Loyalty

The Hard Rock Unity program: You earn points for everything you play — sports bets, table games, and slots.
You can also earn points with stays at hotels, resorts, and casinos.
100 Unity Points equal $1 and can be redeemed any time for food, lodging, bonus bets, and more.

Hard Rock Bet Customer Support

Hard Rock Bet customer support is easy to access via chat or call. There can be wait times, but normally it is easy to get ahold of someone.

Is Hard Rock Bet Safe and Legit?

Hard Rock bet is safe to use and legal in 10 states
It has been one of the more well known brands for years, and a legitimate operation.

Who Hard Rock Bet Is Best For

This is the only legal online sportsbook in Florida, so this is the best for Florida residents
In the other states Hard Rock Bet is legal in, it is a good option for those that want to earn points and use later.

Hard Rock Bet Pros and Cons

The interface is clean and modern
The starting soon button allows you to get your last-minute bets in quickly.
It is a safe and legal option for Florida residents
They do limit winners rather quickly
There can be lag time when trying to place live wagers.

How We Rate the Hard Rock Bet Offer

Hard Rock Bet’s welcome offer gives users a straightforward way to ease into sports betting with a relatively small initial investment.

The five-week payout schedule may require some patience, especially for bettors focused on football, but users can still make the most of the offer as the bonus bets are distributed. Using multiple sportsbooks also allows bettors to compare lines and take advantage of the best available odds.

Responsible Gambling Resources

Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help.

National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER Support Portal: 1800gambler.net
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

Hard Rock Bet Promo Code FAQ

What is the Hard Rock Bet promo code for November 2026?

There is no promo code needed to take advantage of their offer.

Do I need a promo code to claim the Hard Rock Bet offer?

No. For the Bet $5 and get $500 Bonus Bets, you do not need a promo code.

How do I claim the Hard Rock Bet welcome offer?

Tap the offer link to open Hard Rock Bet sign-up.
Create your account and complete identity verification.
No code is needed.
Deposit at least $5.
Place a qualifying bet of at least $5 at -500 or longer.
Receive Bet $5, Get $500 in Bonus Bets per the terms, then use it within seven days.

How long do Hard Rock Bet bonus bets last?

The bonus bets are paid out in five $20 bonus bets over five weeks and last seven days after issuance.

Can existing users claim a Hard Rock Bet promo?

Yes. You cannot claim the welcome bet, but there are boosts and promo pages within the app that offer you promotions.

Is Hard Rock Bet legal in my state?

If you live in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN, or VA, then yes, Hard Rock Bet is legal in your state. Continue to check their website as they expand regularly.