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Mamdani under fire over NYC schools as critics say mayor is devoid of education agenda despite $38B budget

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:52:53 -0400

Ten months into New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s term, education advocates tell Fox News Digital that the democratic socialist mayor is falling short of delivering on the education promises he made during his campaign.

"It's not good enough to be the TikTok mayor for 900,000 New York City public school students and their families," said David Bloomfield, former general counsel for the New York City Board of Education.

"We need movement, not just words."

Mamdani, who campaigned on a progressive education platform, was expected to make significant changes to the city's struggling public school system, but education advocates argue that his first 10 months in office have produced few substantive changes to K-12 education.

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"Mayor Mamdani has not addressed education adequately," Bloomfield said. "Ten months into his administration, there is no real overwhelming education agenda or, particularly, regarding racial segregation or enrollment decline and school mergers … We're really hearing nothing out of the administration."

"Most people who are involved in education advocacy and many parents are disappointed because they really expected a big shift from the last administration. Mamdani ran on a very progressive agenda overall, a kind of activist agenda, and yet we haven't seen many changes from the Adams administration in terms of K-12 education," said Class Size Matters founder Leonie Haimson.

Bloomfield, a professor emeritus at Brooklyn College, argued that Mamdani's administration has yet to establish a comprehensive strategy for addressing declining enrollment, racial segregation, overcrowded classrooms and other issues facing the Big Apple’s public school system.

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"[Mamdani] is continuing mayoral control of New York City public schools, but without a real agenda," Bloomfield told Fox News Digital.

New York City’s public schools operate under mayoral control, giving Mamdani broad authority over the system and its leadership, including Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels.

New York City has allocated a $38.6 billion budget to its public schools, which serve nearly one million students. The city spends 50% more per student than Los Angeles and Chicago, the country's other two largest school districts, according to a New York Post analysis.

Bloomfield questioned whether the city is directing funding where it is most needed. He said funding continues to support schools with declining enrollment, while overcrowded campuses "bursting at the seams" struggle to accommodate their student populations.

"Money will go a long way to solving the education problem in New York," said Bloomfield. "The problem, though, where does that money go? How is that money used?"

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Haimson, a longtime education advocate who fights for smaller class sizes in New York City, criticized Mamdani's sudden loss of momentum on overcrowded classrooms.

A New York state law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and supported by Mamdani when he was a state assemblyman, requires New York City public schools to limit class sizes to between 20 and 25 students, depending on grade level. Mamdani has sought a two-year extension of the compliance deadline, which would push full implementation to 2030.

"The one thing he was most enthusiastic about was lowering class sizes and complying with the class size law. And yet, as soon as he got elected, he decided he wanted an extension," Haimson told Fox News Digital.

"I expected that they would come out with a real plan on how that space would be created, and they have not done so," she added.

Haimson said Mamdani’s education agenda remains limited compared with his broader campaign platform, arguing that his approach to K-12 schools has largely mirrored that of his predecessor, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

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Bloomfield echoed Haimson’s argument, saying that unlike Adams and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Mamdani lacks a clear education agenda.

"I think there's disappointment. People want change," he said. "Change is necessary, whether it's in terms of race … quality education, reading scores, math scores. There really is a need for improvement, and yet we're hearing nothing out of City Hall or the Department of Education."

During his first six months in office, Adams issued 21 press releases related to K-12 education — including announcements about expanding the gifted and talented program and introducing dyslexia screening — compared with Mamdani's 11 releases during the corresponding period, according to an analysis by Chalkbeat.

While Haimson credited Mamdani with launching the city’s first 2-K initiative, which expands early education and childcare to 2-year-olds through a partnership with Hochul, she said the administration has paid little attention to students older than five.

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"He really hasn't taken much interest in anything that relates to education once the child turns 5 years old," she said. "And of course, there's many, many years of schooling that make a huge difference in a child's life after the age of 5."

Both Haimson and Bloomfield told Fox News Digital that Mamdani and Samuels must make K-12 education a more prominent priority for the administration and develop a clearer strategy for addressing persistent challenges.

"I'd like him … to pay more attention to K-12 education, because he did get mayoral control renewed, and it really is one of the top responsibilities of mayors in this city is to make sure that New York City kids are getting a good education," Haimson said.

"We really need either the chancellor, Kamar Samuels, or the mayor himself to step up," Bloomfield added.

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Neither Mamdani nor Samuels responded to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

FBI advised ESPN star Pat McAfee to wear a bulletproof vest after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:44:31 -0400

The FBI advised ESPN commentator Pat McAfee to begin wearing a bulletproof vest the week after the assassination of Charlie Kirk last year, a source familiar with the situation told OutKick.

McAfee alluded to Kirk earlier this week while explaining why he did not feel safe filming "College GameDay" on the Utah Valley University campus.

"And then I thought to myself, has anything like really scary happened at like a college gathering in the state of Utah recently?" McAfee said Monday during his show. "Like, do we think we should be amplifying reasons for why people hate my guts as a university? I don’t know."

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Front Office Sports first reported the FBI’s advice to McAfee.

ESPN released a statement that it takes all threats seriously, adding, "We support Pat and recognize the very real and valid concerns he has around safety and security."

It is unclear what specifically caused McAfee to feel unsafe on campus. However, an official university account posted a viral video that students used to mock McAfee as "corny" for ripping his shirt off on campus during "College GameDay."

Kirk’s assassination in 2025 has raised concerns among polarizing media figures about their safety in public.

McAfee, arguably the biggest star in sports media, is frequently the target of hysteria and false accusations from internet users, especially after his interview with President Trump on ESPN earlier this year.

He appears weekly on ESPN’s "College GameDay," which airs live from a college campus.

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McAfee did not respond to a text message from OutKick seeking comment on the FBI’s advice by the time of publication.

We will update this story if he provides an on-the-record statement.

Rep Tom Tiffany claims Kamala Harris' visit signals weakness in David Crowley’s Wisconsin campaign

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:41:54 -0400

Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent trip to Wisconsin to stump for Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Crowley shows his campaign is struggling to rally voters, according to his Republican opponent, Rep. Tom Tiffany.

Harris arrived in the key battleground state Monday to campaign alongside Crowley in Milwaukee just eight days before Election Day.

"For the last year and a half, I know many of us have been going through a whole lot of emotion: anger, sadness, disappointment, destruction, depression, all kinds of emotions," Harris told supporters at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel.

"And we've been feeling powerless. People have been feeling like, ‘I can't do anything about this.’ And I know how much pain people are in. I know how it is creating so much fear among so many communities of people."

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Tiffany asserted that Harris was brought in to energize a Democratic base where Crowley’s campaign has lagged amid a sense of national political fatigue caused by polarization and endless campaign messaging.

"This is clearly a move that says that they're struggling to get their base to vote. David Crowley has not excited the base," Tiffany told Fox News Digital.

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Critics and political opponents have accused Crowley of being handpicked by Democratic leaders, including Gov. Tony Evers, as a centrist alternative to more progressive candidates such as state Rep. Francesca Hong, whom Crowley narrowly defeated in the primary.

The critique echoes challenges Harris faced during her own presidential bid.

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"It was, once again, the Democrats that pulled somebody off the bench," Tiffany said. "They handpicked them rather than letting democracy work in their own party, and there's people very frustrated with that. They're trying to excite their base, and it's a problem for them."

Tiffany has framed himself as a commonsense candidate while targeting Crowley, the current Milwaukee County executive, over local economic conditions.

"It's not in his DNA to reduce costs for people in Wisconsin or to reduce taxes," Tiffany said. "He is going to raise taxes. That's what he's done every single year when he's been county executive. That's not what people want to hear. "

A spokesperson for Crowley's campaign pushed back in a statement to Fox News Digital, highlighting his efforts to detail his affordability plans amid inflation and blaming Tiffany and the Trump administration.

"David Crowley is criss-crossing the state to discuss his plan to lower costs for working families who are struggling to pay their bills because of Congressman Tom Tiffany and Donald Trump’s unaffordable MAGA agenda," the spokesperson said.

"David has spent his career lowering costs for working families, including balancing the budget and lowering the property tax rate every single year as county executive.

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"Meanwhile, Tom Tiffany went to Washington and sold out working Wisconsinites to give the same billionaires funding his campaign massive tax breaks."

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's relationship 'stronger than ever' with marriage talks on the table: report

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:39:04 -0400

Marriage might be on the table for Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump.

A source told Page Six that their relationship is "stronger than ever" after dealing with serious personal situations this year on both ends.

Woods was arrested on charges of DUI back in March after flipping his Land Rover on Jupiter Island, Florida, where he was found with two hydrocodone pills on his person during a search at the scene. He ended up going to Switzerland to enter a rehab facility and has since been hoping to get back into golf after returning home.

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Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., revealed in April that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She recently announced that she is cancer-free in a video on her daughter, Kai Trump’s, Instagram this past week.

It’s been a difficult year, but their bond has grown stronger because of it, according to the outlet.

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"They’re very serious about each other and absolutely see a future together," the source said. "Marriage is something they’ve talked about, but that doesn’t mean a proposal is necessarily around the corner.

"Going through difficult times together has brought them closer and shown them that they can count on one another. It’s one thing to enjoy the good times together, but they’ve also seen how the other person handles things when life gets difficult.

The source added that Woods and Trump "have really leaned on each other." Woods and Trump also "celebrated privately" since learning the latter was cancer-free.

Trump was also very supportive of Woods following his arrest on charges of DUI. She stood by his side during a court appearance in September stemming from the arrest. Woods ultimately accepted a plea deal that reduced his charges to reckless driving.

Vanessa, who shares five children with Trump Jr., and Woods, who has a daughter and son with ex-wife Elin Nordergren, have also seen their families get close, according to the source.

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An example is Kai, a freshman at the University of Miami, who has been spotted with Woods multiple times this year. Kai is a part of the women’s golf team for the Hurricanes, though she announced she underwent surgery that will keep her off the course for some time.

"Their families have blended really naturally," the outlet’s source continued. " Kai absolutely adores Woods and Trump gets along great with his kids, too. They genuinely enjoy spending time together as a family."

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Travelers may face major disruptions as strikes threaten airports and popular attractions

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:28:57 -0400

Travelers heading to Italy and Spain could face major transportation disruptions this week as workers prepare to strike.

Rail passengers in Spain could see delays and cancellations beginning Thursday, Oct. 29, while a nationwide strike in Italy on Friday could affect trains, flights and other forms of transportation, according to reports.

In Spain, train drivers represented by the SEMAF union are planning a 24-hour strike Thursday that will affect Renfe, Spain's national passenger rail company, according to an announcement from the union.

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SEMAF cited concerns, including railway safety, working conditions and what it described as unfulfilled commitments as reasons for the strike.

The strike is scheduled to run from 12:01 a.m. through 11:59 p.m., the union said.

Some trains will continue operating during the strike under minimum service requirements.

The Spanish government has required 73% of Renfe's high-speed and long-distance trains and 65% of its medium-distance trains to run during the strike, according to Renfe.

Renfe has pushed back against some of the reasons given for the strike.

The company said it's completed the steps it was responsible for under a February agreement aimed at improving the country's rail system, according to a company press release.

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It also said it has moved forward with additional hiring and taken steps to improve train maintenance, while arguing that several other issues raised by the union are controlled by government agencies or other organizations.

"Renfe respects the exercise of the right to strike but regrets a call that could affect thousands of travelers despite the progress made and full compliance with the obligations assumed by the company in the February agreement," the company said in a translated press release.

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Travel problems in Spain could continue Friday, when drivers for Ouigo, another high-speed rail operator, are planning a separate 24-hour strike over working conditions, according to Business Travel News Europe.

Meanwhile, travelers in Italy could face disruptions to several forms of transportation.

A nationwide general strike is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, with transportation workers among those expected to take part, according to Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

Rail workers are scheduled to strike from 9 p.m. Thursday through 8:59 p.m. Friday, according to the ministry's strike calendar.

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Air travel could also face disruptions Friday, while ground-handling workers at Florence and Pisa airports are planning a separate 24-hour strike, according to the government schedule.

Reasons for the strike include concerns over the cost of living, wages and pensions, as well as opposition to increased military spending, according to the USB union.

The strike comes amid broader unrest in Italy, where recent demonstrations have led to clashes and prompted the government to deploy additional soldiers to Milan, Fox News Digital previously reported.

The upcoming strikes have already left some tourists questioning whether they should change their plans.

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"Is it safe to travel or should I reschedule the trip?" one Reddit user asked ahead of a planned Oct. 30 train trip from Rome to Florence.

Some commenters urged other travelers to check whether their specific train is included on a guaranteed service list before making any changes.

"There is nothing unsafe about a transportation strike," one person wrote, adding that travelers should check their train before deciding whether to reschedule.

Other travelers said they would rather avoid the uncertainty altogether.

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"I would reschedule if you can," one Reddit user wrote.

Fox News Digital reached out to SEMAF, Renfe and Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for comment.

Savannah Chrisley stands by ‘huge’ age gap with fiancé after announcing pregnancy

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:17:18 -0400

Pregnant Savannah Chrisley is defending her "huge" age-gap relationship with fiancé and "best friend" Jason, who has been identified in reports as Jason Galanis, 56, according to People magazine.

The outlet reported that Galanis, who is 27 years older than Chrisley, was an associate of Hunter Biden, noting that he worked with him and business associate Devon Archer.

In September 2020, Galanis was sentenced to 189 months in prison for multiple securities fraud schemes, before President Trump commuted his sentence in March 2025, People reported.

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While in prison, Galanis also testified during President Biden’s impeachment inquiry in 2024, per the outlet.

During Tuesday's episode of her "Unlocked" podcast," the 29-year-old reality TV star — who also announced her engagement and pregnancy with a video post on Instagram — opened up about the age difference between her and the father of her first baby and explained why she doesn't care what other people's opinions are towards their relationship.

"Yes, there is a huge age gap there, OK?" Chrisley, 29, said of Jason during the podcast. "And that’s probably part of the reason why I kept a lot of it quiet, because I know how brutal the public can be. But I genuinely do not care.

"I have always said, ‘I would rather [have] 20 phenomenal, unbelievable years with someone than 50 ‘meh’ years.' Like, the amount of love and respect that we have, we have so many dreams, and we dream together, we work together … we want to have life experiences with each other. And I think that’s when you know you have the right person, when you don’t feel like you have to escape them at times.

"We do everything together. … And it’s just such an amazing, fulfilling feeling to finally find your person. And I’m there. So, yes, the age difference. So what?"

Chrisley, who revealed she got engaged in December 2025, shared limited details abougt the day Jason proposed.

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"When he gave me the ring, he was like, ‘Before I open this, I just want you to know that this is just an expression of love to you. This can be whatever you want it to be. This can be an engagement ring, a promise ring, a cocktail ring for all I care. I just want you to know how much I love you,'" she recalled. "And there was no pressure ever put on me to, like, ‘You have to accept this as this.'"

While she acknowledged the engagement was "really quick," she stressed that "timing means nothing."

On Tuesday, Chrisley also announced that she and Jason are expecting their first child together in an emotional Instagram post.

"I’ve prayed for this life. I’ve cried for this life. And there were moments I truly wondered if this life would ever be mine," she wrote alongside a video montage announcing the pregnancy.

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"The past few years have taken me through fires I never imagined I’d have to walk through. Seasons of heartbreak, loss, and moments when I didn’t know if I would ever make it to the other side. I wondered if I would ever find my forever … if I would ever feel safe enough to truly breathe again," she continued.

"And then God sent me J. Right in the middle of the heartbreak. Before all the pieces were put back together. And somehow, he began healing parts of me he never broke.

"My protector. My fiercest fighter. My most loyal person. My lover. My safe place. A man with the patience of Job — and Lord knows he needs it. The one who makes me laugh even on my hardest days.

"For the first time in a long time, I feel safe. I feel fulfilled. I can finally exhale. I found my forever in you."

Chrisley went on to describe her pregnancy as the couple’s "sweetest blessing yet."

"J, watching the way you already love and protect our baby before he/she has even entered this world has made me fall in love with you in an entirely new way," she wrote.

"Not a single doctor’s appointment missed. Constantly caring for me, talking about our baby, and reminding me how beautiful my growing bump is. I thank God every day that this baby gets to call you Daddy."

Chrisley also addressed women who may be waiting for their own "forever."

"And to the woman still in her waiting season… wondering when it will finally be her turn, wondering if God has forgotten her… Please don’t mistake God’s silence for His absence," she wrote.

"Sometimes He’s writing the most beautiful chapters of your story while you’re still trying to make sense of the ones that broke your heart.

"I once prayed just to make it through another day. Now I get to spend forever with the love of my life, carrying a little miracle we already love more than words," she continued.

"From heartbreak to healing. From surviving to living. From praying for my forever to building a family with him.

"Only God could have written this story."

Chrisley previously discussed her relationship with Jason during a June appearance on the "Whine Down with Jana Kramer" podcast, where she admitted that her father, Todd Chrisley, is "not too fond" of the age difference.

"Age-gap relationships are the new thing. You’re going to see it everywhere," she said. "There are all these couples that are huge age-gap relationships, but it just works. It’s insane.

"For me, I’m not dealing with the insecurity of a younger guy who’s trying to keep up. Honestly, it’s the healthiest relationship I’ve ever been in," she continued.

"He’s my biggest cheerleader," Chrisley added. "He’s not intimidated by my success, which is so great.

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"I feel like so many women in today’s day and age are the primary breadwinners for their family, and they feel like they have to dim their light in order to make their partner feel better. And I’m like, no," she said.

"First off, he does way better than I do. And I love that because I’m like, ‘You’re not intimidated by me. You think what I do is great. You don’t try to stifle me.’"

Fox News Digital reached out to Savannah Chrisley's reps for comment.

Russian diesel tankers close in on US ports as Trump, Putin deal triggers legal showdown

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:09:40 -0400

As three tankers carrying Russian diesel are crossing the Atlantic toward U.S. ports, with a fourth set to depart soon, President Donald Trump's fuel deal with Moscow is drawing opposition in Congress and threats to investigate companies involved in the shipments.

A former Treasury Department sanction official confirmed to Fox News Digital that Trump has the legal authority to allow the imports despite a 2022 law banning Russian energy products, arguing that Washington's authorization does not eliminate the underlying prohibition.

"The concern that the president has violated a law from 2022 that prohibits the importation is actually not founded in law, so the president certainly has the authority in this case to provide the authorization," Jeremy Paner, a partner at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, told Fox News Digital.

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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak also confirmed the tanker movements Tuesday on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GEC) summit, saying a fourth vessel was expected to depart Russia Oct. 28.

"There are three ships at the moment. The fourth has not yet departed," Novak said, according to TASS.

The shipments, totaling around 140,000 metric tons, is the first authorized cargo under an Oct. 9 agreement between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin temporarily permitting imports of Russian diesel.

The administration followed the process to ease diesel prices amid supply disruptions linked to the war with Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.

The deal triggered opposition on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers argue the administration lacks the authority to bypass the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act of 2022 without congressional approval.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., also escalated opposition Tuesday, demanding that two shipping companies recall tankers carrying Russian diesel bound for U.S. ports.

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In letters to Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited and PetroVietnam, Blumenthal argued that the Treasury Department's General License No. 135 cannot override the 2022 import ban and warned that the deliveries would violate federal law.

He also demanded details about the companies involved in the shipments and any federal guidance they received by Oct. 31.

Paner, however, drew a distinction between removing sanctions and authorizing specific transactions.

"Trump's action did not lift or remove or waive the underlying prohibition on the importation of Russian diesel into the United States," Paner said.

"What it did was authorize it, and, as a matter of law, that's different. A license does not get rid of a prohibition. It's simply allowed," the expert added.

The incoming tankers have drawn scrutiny because at least two are subject to Western sanctions, according to reports.

The first tanker, the Malta-flagged Agioi Fanendes, is carrying about 40,000 metric tons of diesel and signaling New York as its destination, with an estimated arrival date of Nov. 7.

A second vessel, the 20-year-old Talisman, is expected to reach the East Coast on Nov. 9 and is sanctioned by the U.S., United Kingdom and the EU.

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The third tanker, the Sierra Leone-flagged, Hong Kong-owned Leruo, is signaling an East Coast arrival around Nov. 11.

The Leruo was sanctioned in 2025 by the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada over alleged deceptive shipping practices involving Russian oil and petroleum products and conducting ship-to-ship transfers at sea.

Paner said the U.S. authorization would allow the shipments to proceed under American sanctions rules, even if a vessel is separately designated under U.S. sanctions.

"From a U.S. legal perspective, U.S. sanctions do not get in the way of importing Russian diesel from these three ships, even though one of the ships is sanctioned by the United States and even though the importation of Russian diesel is prohibited by U.S. law," Paner explained.

"Because of the breadth of the authorization that OFAC issued, it would cover anything that would touch upon Russian sanctions," Paner said, referring to the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control.

"From a U.S. perspective, it's not relevant that one of these three vessels is sanctioned by the U.S.," he added.

But Paner warned that American authorization would not automatically protect foreign companies operating under other countries' sanctions regimes.

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"Where it gets complicated is the EU, U.K. and Canadian sanctions on some of the vessels, and that is because there are so many different players in the maritime industry, including shippers, insurers, re-insurers and banks," Paner said.

"There could be European operators involved, and the U.S. authorization would not authorize those European, U.K. or Canadian companies to have any involvement in these shipments."

The complications could explain why sanctioned vessels are being used for the deliveries, according to Paner.

"Sanctioned vessels would be used because of the reputational and legal risk exposure from moving Russian diesel," he said.

"Even if it's blessed by the U.S., there are other sanctions out there that these big global logistics companies and shipping companies have to keep in mind as well."

He also cautioned that vessel ownership could complicate efforts to determine which sanctions apply.

"I don't know who owns them currently. I don't know if the same entity identified by the various sanctioning authorities owns them now."

The shipments underscore a shift in Washington's approach to Russian energy restrictions imposed after Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, when the United States banned Russian petroleum imports and imposed price caps on Russian oil and refined products.

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Under the deal, Washington authorized certain Russian diesel imports in exchange for Moscow releasing 300,000 metric tons to global markets, rising to 500,000 in November and potentially 1 million per month after.

Novak also criticized lawmakers opposing the arrangement, accusing them of acting against the interests of American consumers.

"Overall, it is certainly surprising to see the stance taken by Democrats, who speak out — or even take action — in a way that is not in the best interests of the residents of the United States of America," Novak said.

In an October letter to commercial banks, fuel distributors and port authorities in New York, New Jersey and along the Texas Gulf Coast, lawmakers also warned that companies involved in the diesel shipments could face investigations.

They also demanded that companies preserve transaction records, port reservations and communications, giving recipients until Oct. 28 to confirm they had taken steps to retain the documents.

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"I'm confident that Congress is going to investigate on the U.S. side, and then from investigating the U.S. involvement, they'll be able to understand the non-U.S. companies that are involved as well," Paner concluded.

Road rage victim’s utility worker ‘brothers’ face off with hedge fund driver indicted in murder case

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:09:14 -0400

Dozens of Con Edison workers showed up to court on Tuesday as Koran Irvine's alleged killer faced upgraded charges following a grand jury indictment in the suspected road rage shooting.

Victor Romero, a former NYPD detective who had been working as a driver and security guard for a hedge fund, now faces a second-degree murder charge in connection to the fatal shooting of Irvine, 46, on the George Washington Bridge in New York City last week.

Irvine, who leaves behind a wife and two children, worked for the utility company Con Edison for 20 years before Romero, 62, allegedly killed him.

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Dozens of Irvine's colleagues showed up at the courthouse Tuesday morning to stand in solidarity with the family of their slain coworker.

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"We're brothers here," one Con Edison employee said outside the courthouse, FOX 5 NY reported.

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He detailed his friendship with Irvine, noting that their families often "hung out" together and their children were "friends."

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Following a near collision as the two men drove toward the George Washington Bridge, prosecutors allege surveillance video shows the suspect "aggressively tailgating" Irvine's car before pulling up next to it and firing at least one shot.

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Authorities conducted a 24-hour manhunt to locate Romero following the shooting.

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Romero, who had previously posted a $1 million bail and entered a not guilty plea to initial first-degree manslaughter charges, appeared in court alongside his attorney and his own private security.

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He made no public comments when approached by reporters outside the courthouse.

Romero is now scheduled for a Supreme Court arraignment on Nov. 23.

Fox News Digital reached out to Romero's attorney, Alan Abramson, who could not be immediately reached for comment.

Country star Terri Clark says her band thinks she needs therapy for her fishing addiction

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:51:03 -0400

Terri Clark has a problem. At least, that's what her band thinks.

The country music legend loves fishing so much that she's taken to practicing fishing knots on her tour bus. And apparently, her bandmates have some thoughts.

"My band is just like, 'You can get therapy for this. There's a problem,'" Clark joked during an exclusive interview with OutKick OutDoors.

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She blames Instagram. Every time she opens the app, the algorithm feeds her another video promising to teach her the strongest fishing knot known to mankind. Naturally, she has to try it.

But if Clark's fishing obsession requires professional intervention, she's about to find herself in excellent company.

On Sunday, the Grand Ole Opry member will participate in The Champions Celebrity Pro-Am on Old Hickory Lake near Nashville, where she'll share a boat with one of the world's top professional bass anglers.

The Pro-Am follows a three-day championship that brings together 60 of the sport's best anglers competing for a $3.25 million purse.

And Clark, who has spent years honing her skills on Lake Erie, can't wait to see how her own fishing knowledge stacks up.

"Everybody thinks I'm such a great fisherwoman," she said. "I'm like, they have no idea the level that these guys operate at. I mean, they're professionals. They make a living doing this."

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The difference, she explained, is that she has the luxury of knowing her home waters. Professional anglers, on the other hand, have to figure out unfamiliar lakes, study underwater topography and adapt to whatever conditions they encounter.

"I'm going to be taking a master class in bass fishing, which will be super fun."

Clark is particularly interested in learning more about fishing electronics. She owns a Humminbird MEGA Live 2 system but hasn't installed it on her boat because, as she put it, she doesn't want to spend all day staring at a camera.

Still, she recognizes how useful the technology can be. And if Sunday's fishing lesson happens to reveal a few productive spots on Old Hickory Lake, she certainly won't complain.

"I live in Nashville, so maybe I need to mark all the spots we go to so I can go back to them with my kayak later," she joked.

The one that got away... for now

While Clark is looking forward to learning from the bass fishing pros, there's another fish occupying an awful lot of space in her brain these days.

A musky. Preferably one measuring more than 50 inches.

She recently returned from a fall fishing trip to Lake Erie, where she'd hoped to finally land one of the elusive predators. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn't particularly cooperative.

Strong easterly winds kept her off the water for much of the trip, while warmer-than-usual lake temperatures appeared to have delayed the muskies' typical fall movements.

But Clark isn't about to admit defeat: "I'm gonna get one though. I'm gonna get one."

She's even considering chasing muskies on Tennessee's Caney Fork River, closer to home.

In the meantime, she's got plenty of other fish to keep her busy.

Lake Erie's multi-species fishing is one of the things she loves most about the lake. On any given day, she might find herself catching bass, northern pike or walleye — sometimes on the same lure.

And she has some pretty impressive catches to her name.

In 2022, she landed a 16-pound northern pike, a fish so memorable that she had a replica made for her wall after releasing it.

But one of her favorite recent fishing memories belongs to somebody else.

Over the summer, Clark took comedian Kathleen Madigan out on Lake Erie, where Madigan landed her personal-best bass: a five-and-a-half-pounder.

"The fish was bigger than Kathleen," Clark laughed.

And watching her friend's excitement was every bit as satisfying as catching a giant fish herself.

"When they get something big and they get excited, it's just as exciting as if I caught it myself."

Conveniently enough, Madigan will also be competing in Sunday’s Pro-Am.

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Not your average relaxing hobby

For someone who describes fishing as a meditative experience, Clark has a pretty intense approach to it.

"I will dehydrate myself because I won't even stop casting long enough to take a drink of water," she admitted. "I'm so zoned in on it."

She's had pike launch themselves out of the water to grab a lure right beside her boat. She's cut her hands badly enough to need bandages while fishing. And she's developed enough knowledge of Lake Erie that she keeps several weather apps handy to make sure it's safe to head out.

Even when she's touring, the fishing bug follows her.

On days off, she'll hire a guide or find someone willing to take her out on a nearby lake. She generally avoids fishing on show days, though, because the possibility of a boat breakdown causing her to miss soundcheck isn't a risk she's willing to take.

But it's not just the thrill of landing a big fish that keeps her coming back.

"It's not just about catching fish. It's not just about fishing," she said. "It's about being surrounded by nature."

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After more than three decades in a career that involves bright lights, loud crowds and constant travel, Clark finds something entirely different on the water.

She described watching the sunrise over Lake Erie at 6:30 in the morning, with the water perfectly still, and being so overwhelmed by the beauty of the moment that she's been moved to tears.

"It's almost like you're part of nature's heartbeat at that time, and I don't know a better way of putting it."

That's also an experience she hopes more women and young girls will discover for themselves.

"I think that we need more female anglers out there," she said.

Her advice for beginners? Don't overcomplicate it. Find someone knowledgeable who can teach you, start with basic equipment and build your skills over time. And don't underestimate the humble wacky rig, which she says still catches bass as reliably as just about anything else.

As for Clark, she's still learning, still chasing bigger fish and still looking for the next excuse to get out on the water.

Her remaining bucket-list goals include headlining Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and landing that 50-plus-inch musky.

And when asked about those two dreams, Clark made one thing very clear.

"Don't ask me though if I had to choose Red Rocks or the musky. Don't ask me which one."

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Dream coach Karl Smesko calls WNBA Finals officiating ‘just ridiculous’ as Angel Reese also questions refs

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:49:55 -0400

Dream head coach Karl Smesko came to Angel Reese’s defense after the Atlanta dropped Game 5 of the WNBA Finals.

Smesko argued officials missed what he considered a "ridiculous" amount of contact against Atlanta's star forward and the league's reigning Defensive Player of the Year.

"I give [the Valkyries] credit for playing good defense, they're known for their defense," Smesko said. "But I want to have Angel's back here. The contact on Angel compared to everybody else is just ridiculous. Just ridiculous," Smesko said after the 64-55 loss Monday to the Golden State Valkyries.

Reese finished Game 5 with seven points as the loss pushed the Dream to the brink of elimination. Although she seemed to struggled offensively, Reese still pulled down 15 rebounds. The series now shifts back to Atlanta on Thursday for Game 6.

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Smesko added a blunt assessment of the officiating in the WNBA Finals: "You can't be at this level and make that many mistakes."

Smesko’s primary frustration centered on what he believed were several missed calls involving Reese. He also pointed to possible missed double-dribble and traveling violations by the Valkyries. Reese echoed her coach’s sentiments, suggesting this series was not the first time she contended with physical play and questionable officiating this year.

"I am still trying to figure out how to play through the physicality," said Reese, who was also called for four personal fouls. "I'm kind of used to it because this was happening throughout the season, so I have to just continue to play through it. But honestly, for my teammates, when they're getting slapped to the floor or knocked off, it's a little frustrating."

The three-time All-Star continued: "I know I have the mismatch, especially talking about matchups. So when I do switch on the post and I'm a lot stronger than the opponent, I should be able to turn and they're calling an offensive foul. But when I'm getting pushed before that, it's frustrating to me."

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Reese was also held to single-digit scoring in Game 4, finishing the 67-62 loss with eight points.

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase argued the physical nature of Game 5 was to be expected this late in a championship series.

"Both teams really want to win this," Nakase said. "These are two defensive-minded teams ... they like physicality, so that's part of it. I ain't shocked about this. You have an Atlanta Dream team that's well-coached, that have dogs, same as us."

As a team, the Dream attempted 14 free throws in Game 5, their fewest in a playoff game this postseason.

Reese pointed to a shift in the way officials have called games as the series has gone on. "It definitely shifted when we went up 2-1," Reese said. "I don't know what happened, but it definitely took a big turn."

Game 5 was defined by defense, with both the Dream and Valkyries struggling to generate consistent offense. Golden State’s 64 points marked the lowest total by a team that won a WNBA Finals game since 2005.

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Fox News Digital and OutKick contacted the WNBA for comment and asked whether Smesko or Reese could face fines for their remarks about the officiating.

Players and coaches have recently been disciplined for criticizing referees. During last year’s playoffs, Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon and Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White were each fined $1,000 during the semifinals after making comments critical of the officiating.

Hammon’s and White’s comments came in support of Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, whose own words about the officiating prompted the league to issue her a one-game suspension.

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Game 6 of the 2026 WNBA Finals is scheduled for Thursday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The game will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET after the NBA, WNBA, Atlanta Hawks, Dream and arena reached an agreement to accommodate both teams and avoid disrupting the Hawks’ game later that night.

"I hope everyone gets to see it somehow and I know for some people it's not realistic -- they have jobs and won't be able to make it," Smesko said. "I'm disappointed for that, but I'm hopeful as many people can see the game as possible."

Suspected shark knocks fisherman off kayak a mile off California coast, forcing swim to shore

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:37:52 -0400

A California fisherman was forced to swim to shore after a suspected shark struck his kayak about a mile offshore, capsizing the vessel and leaving it too damaged to stay afloat, according to fire officials.

The fisherman was near Leffingwell Landing in Cambria around 9:30 a.m. Monday when something struck the underside of his kayak, throwing him into the water, the Cambria Fire Department said in a Facebook post.

He managed to climb back aboard and paddle toward shore, but punctures in the hull caused the kayak to fill with water, forcing him to swim the rest of the way.

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The fisherman reached shore without injuries, according to the department.

Firefighters responded after he reached land and launched a rescue boat to recover the damaged kayak, along with his fishing gear and personal belongings.

Dr. Chris Lowe of California State University, Long Beach's Shark Lab reviewed photographs of the damage and determined it was reasonable to suspect a shark was responsible, according to the fire department.

However, officials emphasized that shark involvement has not been definitively confirmed.

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The area has seen similar encounters before. In May 2012, a shark struck a fishing kayak near Leffingwell Landing, throwing fisherman Joey Nocchi into the water and damaging his vessel. Nocchi escaped without injuries, according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife records and reports from the time.

Another fisherman, David Zamora, reported a similar encounter near Cambria in 2019, when a roughly 10-foot great white shark bit his kayak about two miles offshore from Leffingwell Landing, according to local news outlet KSBY. Zamora was thrown into the water but managed to climb back aboard before a nearby boater rescued him. He was not injured.

California has documented 233 shark incidents since 1950, including 36 involving kayaking or canoeing, according to Department of Fish and Wildlife figures updated in January 2026. The agency's records include encounters in which sharks make contact with kayaks, surfboards or other equipment, even when no injuries occur.

State wildlife officials say some white shark encounters may involve exploratory bites as the animals investigate unfamiliar objects in the water, including kayaks. Such behavior does not necessarily indicate that a shark was attempting to prey on a person.

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Following Monday's suspected encounter, the Cambria Fire Department urged ocean users to exercise additional caution, remain aware of their surroundings and avoid entering the water when sharks are visibly active.

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The department also encouraged anyone facing an immediate threat or emergency to call 911.

Haitian illegal immigrant charged in Walmart killing entered US via Biden parole program: DHS

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:35:54 -0400

A Haitian illegal immigrant accused of fatally shooting a Walmart employee outside a Pennsylvania store entered the U.S. through a Biden-era migrant parole program, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sources told Fox News.

Destino Jean-Louis, 23, was charged with murder in the Oct. 21 shooting death of 45-year-old Latosha Ann Cooper outside a Walmart in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, according to court documents and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.

Multiple DHS sources told Fox News that Jean-Louis entered the U.S. legally on Nov. 24, 2023, through Fort Lauderdale International Airport under the Biden administration's CHNV parole program for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

His legal status was revoked by DHS on June 12, 2025, the sources said.

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"On October 23, ICE arrested Destino Jean-Louis, a criminal illegal alien from Haiti, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania," DHS said in a statement to Fox News. "Jean-Louis is currently under investigation for homicide by Montgomery County."

DHS said Jean-Louis entered the country legally in November 2023 and was transferred to local authorities Oct. 26.

"He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws. Under President [Donald] Trump and [DHS} Secretary [Markwayne] Mullin, if you break the law, you will face the consequences. Criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.," DHS said.

Investigators allege Jean-Louis targeted Cooper after an immigration-related marriage arrangement between the two fell apart, according to FOX 29 and 6ABC Philadelphia.

The two met while working at Walmart in 2024 and later married after Cooper allegedly offered to help Jean-Louis obtain a green card, 6ABC Philadelphia reported, citing court documents.

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His application was denied in July, and Cooper withdrew from the process and cut off contact with him, according to the outlet.

Investigators said Jean-Louis then contacted Walmart employees seeking Cooper's work schedule and allegedly waited outside the store for her shift to end on Oct. 21.

A co-worker told police she was talking with Cooper in the parking lot when a masked man approached and shot her, 6ABC Philadelphia reported.

Jean-Louis allegedly hid near bushes outside the Walmart wearing a mask and waited for Cooper to finish her night shift, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.

"When Cooper left the store, he ran towards her and fatally shot her," according to court documents.

Cellphone records placed Jean-Louis at the Walmart around the time of the shooting and on several nights beforehand, investigators said, according to 6ABC Philadelphia.

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Court documents also allege Jean-Louis, a former employee at the same Walmart, had previously assaulted Cooper and repeatedly contacted store employees seeking her work schedule.

Jean-Louis denied being at the store when Cooper was killed, according to 6ABC Philadelphia.

He was charged with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, an illegal alien use of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of an instrument of crime, according to court documents.

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Jean-Louis is being held without bail at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

A spokesperson for Walmart and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office could not immediately be reached by Fox News Digital for comment.

Fox News Digital's Robert McGreevy contributed to this report.

'Rolling Stone' releases list of 200 greatest 21st century rock songs and it's as awful as you'd imagine

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:32:03 -0400

Anyone of a certain age who is even tangentially familiar with rock music knows that, for a time, "Rolling Stone" magazine was almost the foremost expert on all things involving the genre.

In recent decades, however, the once-proud music mag has devolved into hipster drivel, and nowhere is that more evident than in their ranking lists.

From their infamous "250 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time" (in which they ranked Joni Mitchell and someone named Sister Rosetta Tharpe over Tony Iommi and Eric Clapton) to the perplexing "500 Greatest Albums of All-Time," the fine folks over at "Rolling Stone" have released some stinkers, opting to let their contrarian opinions and eye-rollingly leftist leanings color their rankings.

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"Greatest" is a subjective term, especially when it comes to music, but when large swathes of the entire internet take exception to your rankings, you might have to reevaluate some things.

On that note, it looks like "Rolling Stone" has released yet another God-awful list, this time in the form of "The 200 Greatest Rock Songs of The 21st Century So Far."

I'll be frank with you, I don't really hold a lot of 21st century rock in high regard.

I'm a child of the '90s, but my musical tastes predate someone of my birth year by a good two decades, consisting mainly of rock and metal acts from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s.

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Even then, I can admit that there is plenty of great rock to be found on this side of the year 2000, but "Rolling Stone's" list eschews most of that to try and cobble together this eclectic ranking to boost their street cred with all the gender-fluid dorks from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn (aka, the only people still reading "Rolling Stone").

Let's start at the top and see what they selected as the "greatest" rock song of the 21st century.

"Maps" by the Yeah Yeah Yeah's. Are we serious here?

If your response is, "Who the hell are the Yeah Yeah Yeahs?" congrats, you’re not alone.

The only reason I know this song, unfortunately, is because I used to watch Fuse TV in the early 2000s and this boring, monotonous song and accompanying music video would interrupt all the fun pop-punk acts I actually wanted to see, but I digress.

This song taking the top spot is just a harbinger of things to come, so sit back as I regale you with some of the more egregious placements and omissions on this list.

For starters, I think "Rolling Stone" needs to reevaluate what the word "rock" means, because there are some musical acts dotting the upper spots of this ranking that probably shouldn't even be on here at all.

Would any of you make a rock playlist and add Lana Del Rey, Jay-Z, MGMT, Taylor Swift, and/or Lady Gaga to it?

If you answered "yes," then congratulations! You're either certifiably insane or you write for "Rolling Stone" (and those two things aren't exactly mutually exclusive).

Some of the songs that got shafted by whoever wrote this list are staggering.

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"The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World is in the top-25, and deservedly so, but one of the pop-punk anthems of the early aughts is ranked lower than such "classics" as Geese's "Getting Killed," Mitski's "Your Best American Girl," and "Night Shift" by Lucy Dacus.

If I gathered 100 random people off the street and asked them if they knew any of those three songs, I bet the hit rate would be about 3%.

What does "Rolling Stone" mean when they say "greatest?"

Because if you ask me, how iconic a song is in the cultural zeitgeist as well as its crossover appeal and impact on pop culture should be taken into account.

I guess you really can't overstate just how impactful Mitski was on the rock scene in the early 2020s, can you?

Some more head-scratchers include Queens of the Stone Age's "No One Knows" coming in at a robust 36, three spots behind Slater-Kinney's "Entertain."

Man, when I think of rock, I would definitely pick Slater-Kinney over one of the best alternative acts of the 2000s!

System of a Down's "Chop Suey" also misses the top-25 entirely, as does Panic! At The Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies."

Blink-182 is almost completely unrepresented on this list, and their highest-ranked entry, "Rock Show," failed to even crack the top-50.

I can't think of five rock bands from the 21st century who had more of an impact on music than Blink-182, yet here we are.

Others were similarly shafted (Velvet Revolver, Sum 41), but the list did get a few right.

The Strokes' "Last Nite" was included in the top-10 (although their 2003 classic "Reptilia" was still too low for my liking) and the song that just missed the top spot was none other than "Seven Nation Army" by White Stripes, a very deserving song to include in the top-five.

You can read the entire list for yourself, but suffice to say if you're a fan of traditional rock music — or things that make sense in general — you're probably going to need to take some blood pressure medication ahead of time.

Then again, as my colleague and fellow metal-head Matt Reigle pointed out, "Rolling Stone" is likely doing this just to get a rise out of old heads like us.

"What the f—? '99 Problems' is in the top-ten?"

Yes, "Rolling Stone," you've done your job. I fell for your rage bait hook, line and sinker.

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Just know that the rock community at large is laughing at you, not with you.

Milwaukee Brewers star closer Trevor Megill roasts Rays' Tropicana Field: designed by a 'f---ing idiot'

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:30:10 -0400

The Tampa Bay Rays are hosting World Series games at Tropicana Field for the first time since 2008, and as always, the stadium itself continues to be a topic of discussion.

Perhaps as a result of the 2-0 series lead Milwaukee brought into game three, the crowd before Monday night's game contained a shockingly high percentage of Brewers fans. Like at American Family Field, the catwalk and roof support systems are in play, which, as we saw during the NLDS between Milwaukee and the San Diego Padres, can impact the outcome.

But it's not just the support systems that have drawn the ire of fans and opposing players, it's the roof itself. After Hurricane Milton destroyed much of the stadium covering in 2004, the rebuilt roof was replaced with a much brighter version. And opposing players don't like it. Really don't like it.

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Brewers star closer Trevor Megill made it a point of contention on the off-day before game three, giving reporters gathered around batting practice a very strong piece of his mind.

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"Whoever decided to make the roof the same g--damn color as the baseball is a f---ing idiot," he said, per Dario Melendez.

He's right, too. Though it's hard to say, given the level of gamesmanship baseball teams are capable of, whether it was an oversight or a purposeful design choice from Tampa to add a marginal bit of help to their home field advantage. Particularly with their often anemic attendance.

Melendez, who works for WISN 12, also reported that the Brewers spent a significant amount of time practicing how to play fly balls that take off into the roof background, as well as playing ricochet's off the support system. Smart, considering they know from direct, recent experience just how easy it is for the roof to come into play.

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Fortunately for the Brewers, they didn't have to worry too much about dealing with the confusing system in game three. Starting pitcher Robert Gasser became the first lefty to go six shutout innings while facing the minimum number of opposing batters in a World Series game since legendary Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax.

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Tampa managed just one hit through eight innings before grabbing a run in the ninth on a Yandy Diaz double to narrow the score to 10-1. The dominant win pushed them one step closer to securing the franchise's first-ever World Series championship and finally paying off their years of recent regular season success. And they'd do it by becoming the first team in history to sweep both the NLCS and World Series. While winning nine straight games and finishing 11-1 in the playoffs. A remarkable superteam.

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Milwaukee will send Dustin May to the mound on Tuesday night for game four, while Tampa will counter with bulk pitcher Griffin Jax, hoping to extend their season til Thursday night. Given how the series has gone so far, they might need some help from that roof. Or a lot of help.

Viral Massachusetts lesbian bar announces it will be 'soft closing' after easing mask rules

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:21:35 -0400

Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue, a Massachusetts lesbian bar that went viral for its masking policy last month, announced Monday that it would be closing and seeking a buyer for the business.

"WE ARE CLOSING. We have put our lives on hold to foster networks of care, resources, and a home base for organizing. It's time we pass it on. We've been fighting since the beginning to fill out the team, and we still don't have a board/leadership to manage workers owned Co-op transfer. We are SOFT CLOSING effective immediately, all BOOKED events will CONTINUE, otherwise we are CLOSED," the bar wrote on Instagram.

"We need new owners ASAP, we close this winter," the bar also wrote.

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

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Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue went viral last month after The Boston Globe reported that it would be lifting its mask mandate for one night a week.

Some critics accused the Massachusetts bar's owners of putting disabled people at risk and compared the policy change to a "mass disabling event" and a "eugenicist" attack while also making threats against the establishment.

After The Boston Globe article was published, a Massachusetts chapter of the Communist Party released a statement condemning the piece for being used as a tool to divide the LGBTQ community.

"The Western Massachusetts CPUSA rejects the use of conflicts among LGBTQIA+ people and organizations as a tool of division by the extreme right. We reaffirm our solidarity with all those struggling against the genocide of transgender people," the statement read.

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Fox News host and comedian Jimmy Failla and Fox News contributor Kennedy mocked the story on Failla's "Fox Across America" show last month.

"Here's where the free market is beautiful," Kennedy said. "If there's a market for this, and you sell yourselves as safe and mask mandatory and all that stuff and that's when you're making your money, have at it. If that is not working, let the market decide."

Failla added, "In a post-Covid world, we placated the biggest moon bats, people we would have otherwise had laughed at and dismissed. And now, unfortunately, this is a big thing on the left that they created. They call these people the heroes, the pioneers and the people worth celebrating. So now, they just show up and air grievances, and they expect to be catered to. But you know who doesn't cater to that? The free market, like you said. And now this business is going under."

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The Boston Globe previously reported that the bar was struggling financially before altering its mask policies. Two of its owners stepped back from daily operations months ago, including one who had enrolled in clown school and another who is a drag performer using it/its pronouns.

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Jackie Matellian, the remaining owner involved in daily operations, lived in her truck for six months, working four jobs and carrying a $50,000 loan.

Hornets to retire jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history, in 2027

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:15:22 -0400

Muggsy Bogues may have been small, but his impact was enormous.

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that they will retire the No. 1 jersey of Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history at 5 feet, 3 inches, on Feb. 11, 2027 . Bogues will become the third player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, joining Bobby Phills (No. 13) and Dell Curry (No. 30).

"An original member of the Hornets, Bogues has spent more than 20 years with the organization as a player and ambassador. The honor recognizes his accomplishments during 10 seasons with the team and his enduring impact on the organization, his steadfast commitment and continued service to the Charlotte community and his contributions to the game of basketball around the globe," the Hornets said in a statement.

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Bogues was selected by the Hornets in the 1988 NBA Expansion Draft and emerged as a cornerstone of the franchise. He is the franchise's all-time leader in assists (5,557), assists per game (8.8), steals (1,067) and minutes played (19,768).

"Charlotte has been home to me and my family for so many years, and the support I’ve received from Hornets fans has meant everything to me," Bogues said in the statement.

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"To have my number retired alongside Bobby and Dell is an incredible honor. I’m grateful to Rick and Gabe, the organization, my teammates and coaches, and everyone who has been part of this journey. I can’t wait to share this night with my family and the fans who have been with us since the beginning."

Bogues played 632 games over 10 seasons with the Hornets, averaging 8.8 points, 8.8 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. Standing just 5 feet, 3 inches, Bogues became one of the most recognizable players in NBA history.

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"Honoring the players who helped build this franchise is an important part of our commitment to Hornets history," Hornets co-chairmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin said.

"Muggsy was here from the beginning and played with a heart, toughness and competitive spirit that made him a fan favorite. At 5-foot-3, he overcame obstacles throughout his career and proved he belonged among the best players in the world. He became a role model for generations, showing young people that their size doesn’t have to limit what they can achieve. His accomplishments on the court and commitment to Charlotte have made him a beloved part of this organization."

Arizona football coach purchases $2,000 worth of tequila for fans in five-minutes after Iowa State win

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:15:08 -0400

Arizona football coach Brent Brennan knew one of the best ways to thank fans for their support this past weekend would come at the local watering hole.

The Wildcats were hoping the stadium would be filled on Saturday as they hosted Iowa State in a pivotal Big 12 game that had major implications on the College Football Playoff.

So, when Arizona fans showed up for the homecoming matchup at Casino Del Sol Stadium in a major way, Wildcats coach Brent Brennan figured he would pay them back in the form of alcohol, which is an easy way into the hearts of college students and ticket holders looking to celebrate the 39-3 win over the Cyclones.

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It just so happens that coach Brent Brennan knew where the party would be taking place, so he made a detour on his way home to "Dirtbag's", which is a popular bar near the University of Arizona campus that fans gather at following games.

"For me, I’ve said it since I got here and it’s been a thing for me the whole time I’ve been a head coach, I think it’s important that if you want people to show up for you, you gotta show up for them," Brennan said on Monday. "It was an easy way for me to pop in there, with all of our alumni in town for homecoming, the excitement from the game, to go in there, and say hello and get out."

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So, how much did the head coach spend on shots for those gathered?

Well, Brennan walked into the bar, ordered 300 tequila shots for Arizona fans, paid the $2,000 tab and left, all within five minutes.

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"I was in there for five minutes. It was an expensive five minutes, but it was a good five minutes," Brennan recalled. "Just wanted to invest in our fans and let them know how much we appreciate them as a football team."

Now, that is one way to give back, but it turns out he had already done something before kickoff for kids that wanted to attend an Arizona football game.

Brennan purchased tickets for local Arizona youths

If you've never seen any type of sporting event through the eyes of a child who is witnessing something for the first time, I highly advise doing it.

In the days leading up to Arizona's showdown with Iowa State, knowing that there were tickets still available, Coach Brennan decided he wanted to give back to his community in another way.

The Wildcats football coach purchased 1,000 tickets for kids involved with the Boys & Girls Club, the Ronald McDonald House, local football leagues and other clubs in the area.

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This was his way of giving back, while also allowing these children the opportunity to experience something he knew would make their day, especially those going through hard times.

"So, as you know, we just want to make it available to as many people as we can. And I thought this was a really easy way to engage some really some groups that are important to me, but also give some people a chance to see this football team play," Brennan said.

It seems as though Brent Brennan understands the assignment of being a head football coach, especially in the sense of giving back to those who support the program in some form or fashion.

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We don’t often hear about stories like this, but it’s refreshing to see the reaction throughout the Tucson community after Brennan made the decision to give back to Arizona fans and local children.

Escaped Tennessee killer's abandoned truck offers clues to what he may do next: retired FBI agent

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:14 -0400

A convicted killer’s abandoned truck could offer clues about his next move after he escaped a Tennessee prison and triggered a multi-state manhunt, a former FBI special agent told Fox News Digital.

Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, Sunday, although authorities have not disclosed the precise time of his escape. Staff at the prison noticed Morley was unaccounted for at around 11:30 p.m., and a review of surveillance footage subsequently revealed him crossing through the prison's perimeter fence.

Surveillance footage recorded Morley taking a pickup truck from the 400 block of Keystone Drive, a location roughly 2 miles south of the prison, at around 1 a.m. Monday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. The truck was found abandoned by law enforcement officials early Tuesday morning in Marion, Illinois, but Morley wasn't located.

The manhunt has drawn assistance from multiple agencies, and an Illinois State Police spokeswoman told Fox News Digital the agency has "offered its assistance to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation." TBI separately confirmed that the U.S. Marshals Service is assisting in the search for Morley.

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Retired FBI Special Agent Jonathan Gilliam told Fox News Digital he thinks the abandoned truck offers clues to what Morley's next move might be.

"But when he got the truck, now they found that 2½ hours north. He is probably gonna lay low, or he's gonna try to get another vehicle," Gilliam said.

"That vehicle in particular that he took is a work truck [that] just absolutely screamed work truck," he added, saying it "would have been easy to identify."

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Gilliam said if Morley managed to steal another truck that isn't as identifiable as the work truck, it could dramatically expand the search area.

"If he's in a vehicle that's nondescript and nobody reports it missing, he could go a very long ways without being caught," Gilliam said. "He could be halfway across the country."

Gilliam said Morley’s lack of money could limit how far he can travel, unless he obtains additional resources by committing another crime.

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Unless Morley is receiving outside help, something authorities have not indicated, Gilliam said his movements suggest he may simply be trying to put as much distance as possible between himself and the prison.

"I think the fact that this guy went north reduces his chance of familiar resources. So, family resources are all east. He went north," Gilliam said. "If I had to just look at the totality of what I know right now at this point, I would think that the guy is probably more just trying to put distance between him and the prison."

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Morley is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall, and 240 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said he should be "considered dangerous," adding Morley is now on the state's most wanted list.

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In addition to the first-degree murder conviction, he was also found guilty of burglary, vandalism, tampering with evidence and evading arrest.

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Both federal and state law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search for Morley, officials said.

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Morley was serving a life sentence for the 2022 murder of Cody Birchfield.

Birchfield disappeared in early February 2022 after he was last seen in Elizabethton, Tennessee. According to WJHL, investigators from the Carter County Sheriff's Office saw indications that a "violent crime" had occurred inside his house.

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On March 2, 2022, Morley was arrested after a police chase that went to the North Carolina state line. After the arrest, Birchfield's body was found underneath Morley's home.

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Morley's former girlfriend, Landree Sheperd, testified at Morley's trial and claimed that the defendant said at one point that "he f---ing killed him."

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XX-XY Athletics activist speaks out on ejection from NWSL match after fans threw food and beer at them

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:57:32 -0400

Around 20 "Save Women's Sports" activists wearing XX-XY Athletics shirts were forcibly escorted out of a Portland Thorns match on Friday night after members of the group were struck and verbally berated by other fans during a demonstration supporting female-only sports.

Women's sports activist Amy Sousa told OutKick that she and other XX-XY Athletics attendees filed police reports after being escorted out of the stadium.

In a Tuesday appearance on "The Faulkner Focus," Sousa said she and others were bombarded with food, beer, flags and poles.

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"This is a bit of political theater. We went with a very clear message, and our message was 'Save women's sports.' And we were forcibly removed from a women's sporting event for expressing support for the very category that makes that event possible," Sousa said on Tuesday. "Those words are really our purpose, and our purpose is to draw attention to issues that go far beyond the NWSL and impact girls in real time - in their high schools, in their junior highs and in their elementary schools. It is about professional athletics, but it is also about the girls that are facing this on their level."

Sousa said she was told by security that their XX-XY shirts did not violate any sort of policy, but she suspects that they were taken out of the game because security "could not protect us adequately from the fans" who were harassing them.

As to why they, instead of the alleged harassers, were kicked out, Sousa was dumbfounded.

"I think a lot of people would love to hear the answer to that question," Sousa said.

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Director of Security Jim McCausland was texted for comment, per OutKick's request, but said he did not have time to talk. OutKick also reached out to the Thorns' communication director for comment — specifically as to why XX-XY attendees were escorted out but not their assaulters — but received no response.

OutKick reporter Matt Calkins, who was credentialed for the match, attempted to document the confrontation but was also subjected to verbal and physical aggression. He was flipped off, called a Nazi, had his phone knocked out of his hand and had beer poured on his neck.

A separate security guard also yanked Calkins' credential from around his neck as he interviewed Sousa. The guard returned it seconds later but declined to explain his actions when questioned.

This wasn't the first time Sousa and XX-XY Athletics supporters had been ejected from a Thorns game at Providence Park. A smaller group was removed in early September, when Sousa said she was accused of being "transphobic" for her pro-women apparel.

But it appears that no amount of ejections or harassment will stop Sousa.

"This is about protecting the integrity of the category of sex. It's about defending the promise of Title IX, that girls deserve equal athletic opportunity and fair competition and safety on the basis of sex," she said. "A lot of my team was in Camas, Washington last week where 12 girls walked off their field because of a boy competing against them. So we are a group that stands with those girls, and actions like this draw attention to their struggles. Young girls should not be forced to become activists in their competition. They need adults who are willing to stand up and speak out for them.

"This isn't about identity, this isn't about the trans trend — this is about the integrity of girls sports."

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OutKick's Matt Calkins and Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.

Simple exercise done just once a week could help lower blood pressure

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:53:28 -0400

Holding a wall squat for a few minutes might not feel like an intense workout, but a growing body of evidence suggests it could be one of the most effective ways to lower your blood pressure.

A trial published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine found that isometric exercise training, where muscles contract without moving the joints, leads to meaningful drops in resting blood pressure within just four weeks.

Researchers also found that daily exercise may not be necessary to maintain these benefits, as exercising just once a week was enough to preserve some heart-health improvements.

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The study followed 100 inactive adults with normal to high-normal blood pressure, defined as a systolic reading between 120 and 140 millimeters of mercury.

For the first four weeks, the participants performed lower-body isometric wall squats three times a week at home. The routine consisted of four two-minute sessions separated by two minutes of seated rest, monitored using heart-rate straps to ensure consistent effort.

After four weeks, participants’ top blood pressure number (systolic pressure) fell by about 9.5 points on average, while their bottom number (diastolic pressure) also dropped compared with the control group.

Researchers then examined the effects of reduced exercise frequency. During the following four weeks, participants were randomly assigned to train three, two, one or zero times per week.

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Those who stopped exercising completely saw their blood pressure bounce back to baseline within four weeks, essentially wiping out their progress.

In contrast, participants who kept training just once or twice a week managed to hold onto a significant portion of their blood pressure reductions.

Only the group that continued training three times weekly retained key improvements in the following metrics.

Total peripheral resistance, which measures the resistance blood encounters as it flows through the vessels
Heart rate variability, the variation in time between heartbeats
Reflex sensitivity, which reflects how efficiently the nervous system regulates blood pressure beat by beat

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"This is a fascinating study revealing just a little bit of the right exercise even once a week has likely demonstrable cardiovascular benefits in terms of blood pressure reduction," Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist and metabolic health specialist at Ovadia Heart Health in Florida, told Fox News Digital.

"It also doesn’t cost anything to do wall squats at home."

Malhotra, who was not involved in the study, noted that physical movement is only one piece of the puzzle.

"In my own personal clinical practice, I regularly see significant improvements in blood pressure with many patients coming off medication just from dietary change alone," he said.

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"A low-carb Mediterranean diet is, in my view, the most substantial and effective intervention – not just for blood pressure, but for all metabolic health markers."

The study cohort was relatively modest in size, consisting of 100 generally healthy, non-smoking adults who were not taking blood pressure medications.

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The findings cannot automatically be generalized to individuals with diagnosed hypertension, older populations with mobility limitations, or patients who are already on heart medications, the researchers acknowledged.

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Additionally, because the maintenance phase lasted only four weeks, the researchers noted that longer-term trials are needed to see whether a once-weekly session can sustain blood pressure reductions over months or years.

Because the study involved physical activity, participants and researchers knew each person’s assigned exercise group.

Venezuelan illegal immigrant killed by FBI agent in Chicago was caught and released under Biden: sources

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:51:15 -0400

A Venezuelan illegal immigrant shot and killed by an off-duty FBI agent in Chicago Monday night had previously been caught and released at the southern border during the Biden administration, multiple federal law enforcement sources told Fox News.

The man, identified by federal sources as 27-year-old Oscar D. Corrales, was firing a gun toward people in a homeless encampment when the off-duty FBI agent encountered him, according to the sources.

The agent was driving alone when he spotted Corrales shooting toward the encampment, sources said. The agent got out of his car and shot and killed Corrales.

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Federal law enforcement sources told Fox News Corrales was apprehended at the southern border in October 2023 and subsequently released into the United States during the Biden administration.

Corrales also had a previous arrest in California, where he was released from custody despite an ICE detainer, according to the sources.

The circumstances of that arrest, including the charges Corrales faced and which California jurisdiction released him, were not immediately available.

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Sources emphasized that the deadly encounter in Chicago was not connected to an immigration enforcement operation. The FBI agent was off duty when he encountered Corrales, and the shooting was described as an unrelated incident.

The Chicago Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that officers responded to a shooting involving federal agents in the 1700 block of South Union Avenue. The department said its Investigative Response Team was on site to document the incident and referred additional questions to the FBI's Chicago field office.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office provided Fox News Digital with a record identifying Corrales as a 27-year-old man under case number 5735.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to the FBI's Chicago field office for additional information about the shooting and the circumstances surrounding the agent's involvement.

Colts continue talent selloff, sending DeForest Buckner to 49ers, while making the New York Jets happier

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:47:31 -0400

The Indianapolis Colts are blowing it up, folks.

Indianapolis continues a seemingly inexorable plan to sell off some of its best players in exchange for draft assets and the latest is the club has agreed to send defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers.

It is Indy's second trade of a former Pro Bowl player that interim general manager Ed Dodds negotiated Tuesday.

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Buckner is returning to the same team that drafted him in 2016 and he played for until through 2019 before he arrived in Indianapolis in time for the 2020 season.

The Colts are reportedly getting a fourth-round pick for Buckner in the 2027 draft, according to the NFL Network.

The 49ers are getting an interior defensive line force that they traded back in 2020 for the No. 13th overall selection.

And now, after six seasons and 420 tackles, including 47 sacks, in Indy, Buckner is on his way back.

The trade is pending a physical.

Colts fans might need a physical because Tuesday has signaled what they all thought might be coming: The team showing that it is no longer prioritizing salvaging the 2026 season, but instead is planning for the future.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Colts traded perennial Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks.

The Colts on Tuesday have added a 2027 third-round pick, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 fifth-round pick.

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And they might not be finished.

As OutKick and Fox News Digital has reported, the team continues to discuss trade options with other teams about other players.

The other players include running back Jonathan Taylor, defensive tackle Grover Stewart, receivers Keenan Allen and Josh Downs, and perhaps others.

The Colts are obviously looking beyond this season but there will be fallout and perhaps consequences from these moves.

With less talent, it is likely the struggling Colts will continue to head in the wrong direction the remainder of this season. That's not good news for head coach Shane Steichen who was under a mandate to win this year to guarantee he'd be retained into the future.

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And, meanwhile, the New York Jets are celebrating.

The Jets last season traded Sauce Gardner to the Colts when Indianapolis was an aggressive buyer at the trade deadline. The Jets got a 2026 first-round pick and 2027 first-round pick in that deal.

The more the Colts lose the remainder of this season with a roster that is measurably weaker following Tuesday's trades, the higher the Jets' 2027 first-rounder will likely be.

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LAPD union leader warns against mayoral candidate Nithya Raman's stances on public drug use, police staffing

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:39 -0400

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman faced tough questions Sunday over public drug use and police staffing, prompting the city's police union to accuse her of contradicting her previous voting record as she campaigns to unseat Mayor Karen Bass.

During an appearance with host Graham Stephan on "The Iced Coffee Hour" podcast, Raman suggested certain calls involving people experiencing homelessness could be handled without armed police officers, arguing that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) would be unable to intervene if no crime was taking place.

"Like the issue that you had with a person who is on your sidewalk, who is clearly homeless, who is maybe not someone you feel comfortable talking to," she said. "LAPD would come out to that situation and not be able to do anything, right? If they're not — if there's not a crime happening there. If they're not a threat to themselves."

Stephan challenged her characterization, emphasizing that the individuals he described were openly using illegal drugs. "Well, there is a crime. They're doing drugs," he said.

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The exchange prompted a response from Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) Vice President Chris Wecker, who questioned Raman's commitment to maintaining police staffing in a statement to Fox News Digital. Wecker pointed to her opposition earlier this year to a proposal intended to offset officer retirements.

"No, there are not enough police officers now to keep residents and officers safe," he said. "What has Angelenos scratching their heads is the stark contrast between what Candidate Raman is saying today and what Councilmember Raman voted on earlier this year. This year she voted against hiring 170 officers to replace those who were retiring. This wouldn't have increased the number of officers; it simply would have kept the number of officers the same."

"So, who do Angelenos believe: Candidate Raman or Councilmember Raman?"

Raman's opposition is documented in her voting record. She was one of four council members who voted against a January proposal authorizing funding for 130 recruits — the final portion of a 170-recruit hiring plan that began in December and brought total expected recruits for the fiscal year to about 410, Fox 11 reported. The measure passed 9-4.

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Stephan described residents encountering people using drugs in alleys and near homes, including complaints that officers were slow to respond. Raman advocated expanding unarmed crisis response programs to handle certain calls.

Wecker rejected the idea that public drug use should be among the situations handled by unarmed responders, warning that the encounters could become dangerous.

"We support unarmed responses to some calls for service. Public drug use is not one of those calls," he told Fox News Digital. "These are some of the most dangerous and unpredictable calls to which officers must respond. We can't imagine a methamphetamine or cocaine user paying any attention to a clinician, and we believe the responding clinician would actually escalate the situation, putting them in harm's way and necessitating an armed response."

"It sounds good until good people start getting hurt," he continued.

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As Stephan repeatedly pressed Raman about whether Los Angeles needed additional police officers, the candidate defended her proposal to prevent further staffing declines while shifting certain responsibilities away from sworn personnel.

"I want to maintain the size of our police force. That's what — that's where we're at right now," Raman said.

She maintained that hiring civilian employees for administrative work and expanding alternative response teams would allow existing officers to concentrate on criminal activity. She also blamed bureaucratic delays for recruitment difficulties.

When Stephan questioned why she considered the current number of officers sufficient, Raman acknowledged that Los Angeles has fewer officers per capita than cities such as New York and Chicago. She advocated studying call volumes and deployment requirements before determining the appropriate staffing level.

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The debate comes as Bass has pursued additional LAPD hiring. Her 2026-27 budget proposal called for 510 new officer hires. The city subsequently adopted a budget maintaining that hiring target.

However, the incumbent mayor has also supported expanding civilian crisis response. In July, Bass announced more than $2 million in federal funding for the city's CIRCLE program, which deploys unarmed mental health professionals to certain nonviolent calls involving people experiencing homelessness or mental health crises.

Alex Stack, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass' re-election campaign, said in a statement to Fox News Digital: "Nithya Raman voted against hiring more police officers every chance she got in city council, and we have less officers now directly because of her. Mayor Bass has been working to expand the size of the police force to 9,500 officers in order to reduce 911 response times and make our neighborhoods safer."

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Fox News Digital reached out to Raman and the LAPD for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

BOBBY BURACK: Kylian Mbappé joins LeBron James, John Cena, other athletes in bending the knee to China

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:18:21 -0400

Most athletes are willing to shut up and play ball when it comes to China. And those who don't often choose to apologize for it.

French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé is the latest example.

Mbappé apologized Tuesday after a video circulated showing him discussing a meme that superimposed his face over an image of Mao Zedong, the former vicious leader of China. Mbappé referred to Mao as a "dictator," a nod to his own nickname on the soccer field.

He's sorry for that.

"My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it hurt many people in China and in Chinese communities around the world," Mbappé wrote. "I apologize to everyone my words have upset. I have deep respect for the Chinese people and their history, and I am sincerely sorry."

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The apology came after several Chinese companies ended their relationships with Mbappé. Chinese state broadcaster CCTV also suspended La Liga coverage, prompting the league to issue its own apology.

"La Liga deeply regrets the offense caused by Kylian Mbappé’s recent comments among Chinese fans. These comments were made in a personal capacity and do not represent LALIGA. To the extent of our institutional responsibility, we apologize on behalf of LALIGA and all its clubs," the league said.

Athletes around the world brand themselves as courageous spokespeople for freedom, except when the subject is China.

There's no better example of this than American superstar LeBron James.

In 2018, James said he "won’t be silent on social issues" because he is "more than a basketball player." That statement apparently did not apply to China.

One year later, then-Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey posted an image on Twitter, now X, supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The image read, "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong."

James responded by calling Morey "misinformed" and "not really educated" on the situation. He also warned other NBA players to consider the consequences of speaking out.

"And so many people could have been harmed, not only financially, physically, emotionally, spiritually," James said. "So just be careful what we tweet and say and we do. Even though, yes, we do have freedom of speech, there can be a lot of negative that comes with that, too."

Warning sent.

James Harden, then a Rockets star, even apologized for Morey’s post. "We apologize. We love China. We love playing there," Harden said.

Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving, Stephen Curry and other NBA stars largely avoided criticizing China during the controversy, despite frequently denouncing the state of America.

John Cena, one of the most famous WWE stars of his generation, displayed similar obedience in 2021. While promoting Fast & Furious 9, Cena referred to Taiwan as a "country." Chinese officials objected because Beijing claims Taiwan is a territory of China.

Cena then uploaded a video apologizing to China, speaking in Mandarin.

Tennis player Taylor Townsend apologized to China last year after criticizing food served during the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen.

"What the hell?" Townsend said at one point about a dish featuring sea cucumbers. "This is crazy. I have never seen one of these up close, especially not to eat."

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After Chinese viewers criticized her comments, Townsend said, "There is no excuse. There are no words. I will be better. I truly apologize."

Notice that none of those apologies were warranted. The people of Hong Kong deserve freedom. Taiwan should be recognized as its own country. And some people will find unfamiliar food "crazy." More notably, Mao was a dictator, and a ruthless one comparable to Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin.

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Such apologies are cowardly. They underscore that these athletes are hardly courageous. They have proven that the lucrative Chinese market is worth their silence, and especially their apologies.

They have no problem shaming America because they can. There is no risk. When risk is involved, they bend the knee. They cower in fear of the Chinese Communist Party.

Kylian Mbappé is the latest.

Luxury real estate brothers sentenced to 30 years in prison for yearslong sex-trafficking scheme

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:15:15 -0400

Three brothers convicted of using wealth, luxury travel and exclusive properties to lure women into a yearslong sex-trafficking scheme were sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison.

U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni handed down the sentences for Tal Alexander, 40, and his brothers, twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 39, in federal court in New York.

The sentences cap a stunning downfall for the brothers, particularly Tal and Oren, who rose to prominence as luxury real estate brokers handling multimillion-dollar properties and catering to wealthy clients.

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A federal jury convicted all three brothers in March of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, inducement to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity and multiple counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion.

Prosecutors had asked Caproni to sentence each brother to life in prison, while their attorneys sought the 15-year minimum.

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Eleven accusers addressed the court before the sentences were handed down, describing how the assaults continued to affect their lives years later, The Associated Press reported.

"It took one night, only a few hours, one invitation to completely wreck the girl I once was," one woman, who used a pseudonym, told the court, the AP reported.

Prosecutors alleged in a court filing that the brothers raped or sexually assaulted at least 70 women, describing them as "serial rapists."

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During their four-week trial, 11 women testified against the brothers, including several who said they were minors at the time of the encounters.

The women described receiving gifts and being flown to parties and other destinations, where they said they were given drugs before being assaulted.

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In his closing argument, prosecutor Andrew Jones told jurors the brothers cultivated the image of wealthy party boys while preying on women.

"They used a consistent playbook to lure, isolate and rape their victims," Jones said. "They did it with callousness and a perverse sense of pride."

Throughout the trial, the brothers denied the sex-crime allegations. Their attorneys argued the encounters were consensual and accused prosecutors of overreach.

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The three brothers addressed the court before they were sentenced and continued to deny drugging or raping women, the AP reported.

"I am not here to discount what they have said," Oren Alexander said of the accusers who addressed the court.

He expressed regret for some of his past behavior toward women but insisted that he and his brothers had not committed the crimes for which they were convicted.

"My brothers and I have never drugged or raped anyone. We never trafficked anyone for sex and we never conspired to hurt anyone," Oren said.

Lindsey Acree, who testified that Tal Alexander and another man raped her at a Hamptons home in 2011 after she drank something that left her feeling paralyzed, questioned why the brothers had inflicted such harm on women.

"The biggest thing is why? Why did you do this?" Acree told the court, the AP reported. "I don't understand the cruelty. I don't understand the hatred towards women."

Long before their arrests, Oren and Tal Alexander had become major players in luxury real estate.

The pair rose through the ranks at Douglas Elliman, where they brokered major deals, including the nearly $240 million sale of a penthouse in 2019 that was then the most expensive residential sale in U.S. history. They later co-founded the luxury real estate firm Official in 2022.

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Unlike his brothers, Alon Alexander did not work in real estate and was an executive at his family's private security company.

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Court filings previously obtained by Fox News Digital alleged the brothers used "the promise of luxury experiences, travel, and accommodations" to lure women to locations where they were then sexually assaulted.

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Their alleged sexual violence stretched back more than two decades, beginning when the brothers were in high school in Miami, prosecutors said.

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After the jury returned its verdict in March, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton described their conduct as "calculated, brutal sexual abuse that, unimaginably, the defendants celebrated."

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All three brothers were arrested in 2024 and had remained in custody without bail through Tuesday's sentencing.

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