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The best Fourth of July sales we're shopping right now: Wayfair, HexClad and more

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:01 -0400

The Fourth of July brings more than fireworks and barbecues. It also marks one of the first and biggest shopping weekends of the summer. This year, we're eyeing weekend-long deals from HexClad, Wayfair, Best Buy, REI and Brooklinen, with outdoor furniture, cookware and camping gear being the standout categories worth shopping. Top deals include a HexClad barbecue pan for 44% off, a Ninja Slushi machine for $50 off and this six-person outdoor dining set at Wayfair for less than $1,000.

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HexClad

HexClad is offering deep discounts on cookware, knives and themed bundles. (FOX is an investor in HexClad).

Hybrid fry pan set with lids, 6-piece: $329 (38% off)
Stainless steel mixing bowl set: $79 (20% off)
Kitchen utensils set: $199 (20% off)
Beechwood cutting board: $87 (20% off)

BBQ tool set, 8-piece: $60 (39% off)

Original price: $99

Get all the grilling essentials in one HexClad set, now on sale for $60. The rust-resistant collection includes a spatula, tongs and fork with soft-grip handles, plus four skewers and a basting brush for everything from burgers to kebabs.

12-inch hybrid fry pan and lid: $156 (22% off)

Original price: $199

HexClad's 12-inch fry pan features the brand's hybrid construction, combining stainless steel with a nonstick cooking surface for even heating and reliable browning. The stay-cool handle provides a more comfortable grip, and the pan is both oven- and dishwasher-safe for added convenience.

12-inch barbecue pan: $89 (44% off)

Original price: $159

Grill vegetables, seafood and other smaller foods without worrying about them falling through the grates with this HexClad barbecue pan. Perforations along the bottom allow heat and smoke to circulate for even cooking, and right now it's on sale for $89 — a savings of $70.

Damascus steel knife set, 6-piece: $369 (44% off)

Original price: $654

Save $285 on this HexClad Damascus steel knife set while the deal lasts. The hand-sharpened blades are designed for precise slicing and chopping, while the green Pakkawood handles add a distinctive look to any kitchen.

Wayfair

Find deals on gardening essentials, patio furniture and grills during Wayfair's Fourth of July sale.

Vertical planter boxes: $54.99 (62% off)
Patio set with rocking chairs and loveseat: $173.99 (60% off)
Patio umbrella: $85.99 (46% off)
Weber Genesis gas grill: $949 (14% off)

Folding Adirondack chair, set of 4: $519.96 (52% off)

Original price: $1,076

Add flexible seating to your outdoor space with this set of four Adirondack chairs, built from weather-resistant HDPE. They withstand sun exposure and summer storms without fading or warping, and they fold flat for easy storage.

Wicker patio set: $339.99 (70% off)

Original price: $1,142.82

This wicker patio set includes a loveseat, two armchairs and a coffee table for just $340. The modular design makes it easy to rearrange the pieces to fit everything from compact patios to larger decks.

Outdoor dining set, 6-piece: $895.96 (44% off)

Original price: $1,599.96

Host family dinners and outdoor gatherings with this six-person dining set made from durable, all-weather materials. The gently curved chair backs are designed for comfort, and right now you can save more than $700.

Wood planter box: $81.99 (41% off)

Original price: $139

Grow vegetables, herbs or flowers with this raised cedar planter, no digging required. The naturally weather-resistant cedar construction is built for outdoor use, while drainage holes in the bottom help prevent excess water from collecting around your plants.

REI

Gear up for summer adventures with REI deals on sneakers, camp gear and more.

Patagonia Terravia Sacoche crossbody bag: $28.83 (41% off)
JetBoil cooking system: $107.93 (40% off)
Nike Swoosh support bra: $28.93 (31% off)
Darn Tough men's hiking socks: $18.93 (27% off)

Hoka women's Clifton 10 road-running shoes: $124.93 (19% off)

Original price: $155

The Hoka Clifton 10 is designed for running but works just as well for everyday walks. A breathable knit upper helps keep feet comfortable, while the cushioned midsole and durable outsole handle miles on the road or around town.

Patagonia men’s water-repellent shorts: $36.83 (50% off)

Original price: $75

Go from the beach to weekend outings with these Patagonia shorts. The quick-drying fabric helps keep you comfortable on hot days, while drainage holes in the pockets allow water to escape after a swim. Their versatile design makes them an easy choice for outdoor adventures and casual dinners.

Coleman camp stove: $206.19 (25% off)

Original price: $275

The Coleman Cascade combines a grill and a griddle, so you can make burgers, steaks, pancakes, eggs and more on the same setup. The cast-iron surfaces provide even heat retention, while built-in wind guards help keep the burners protected when cooking outdoors.

Flexlite camp chair: $67.39 (25% off)

Original price: $89.95

Compact enough to fit in your backpack, the Flexlite camp chair sets up quickly and supports up to 250 pounds. The durable fabric withstands repeated use, making it a reliable companion for camping trips, hikes and outdoor events.

Best Buy

Score discounts on appliances, lawn equipment, vacuums and more.

Energizer 3-in-1 charging stand: $15.99 (60% off)
Countertop nugget ice maker: $132.99 (56% off)
Costway portable air conditioner: $229.99 (48% off)
Car jump starter: $139.99 (46% off)

Dyson V11 Plus cordless vacuum: $449.99 (29% off)

Original price: $629.99

The Dyson V11 tackles both hard floors and carpets in a lightweight cordless design. Its Motorbar cleaner head helps reduce hair tangles as you clean, while the LCD screen displays real-time battery life and power mode information so you know when it's time to recharge.

eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop: $499.99 (38% off)

Original price: $799.99

Take the work out of floor cleaning with the eufy X10 Pro Omni vacuum and mop. AI-powered laser navigation helps it clean around furniture and tackle everyday messes, while the companion app lets you create no-go zones and customize cleaning schedules.

Ninja Slushi frozen drink maker: $299.99 (14% off)

Original price: $349.99

Beat the heat with the Ninja Slushi, which makes frozen drinks without the need for ice. The 88-ounce reservoir is large enough for entertaining, while five preset programs let you prepare slushies, frozen cocktails, milkshakes and more with the push of a button.

Greenworks string trimmer: $219.99 (28% off)

Original price: $299.99

Greenworks' battery-powered lawn mower weighs just 11 pounds, making it easier to maneuver than many traditional models. The cordless design can cover approximately 0.5 to 0.75 acres on a charge while delivering performance comparable to many gas-powered alternatives.

Brooklinen

Get 20% off popular Brooklinen sheets and towels and up to 50% off bundles.

Dreamweave waffle robe: $111.20 (20% off)
Washed European linen core sheet set: $311.20 (20% off)
Dreamweave waffle bed blanket: $159.20 (20% off)
Down comforter: $239.20 (20% off)

Dreamweave waffle bath towel bundle: $76.38 (50% off)

Original price: $154

Brooklinen’s waffle-weave towel bundle is designed to absorb water quickly while maintaining a soft, lightweight feel. Available in a range of colors and patterns, the set pairs nicely with a variety of bathroom styles.

Classic Percale hardcore sheet bundle: $269.35 (30% off)

Original price: $387

These classic sheets are designed to help hot sleepers stay more comfortable throughout the night and fit mattresses up to 16 inches deep. Helpful side labels make it easy to orient the fitted sheet correctly, speeding up bed-making.

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Plush bathrobe: $119.20 (20% off)

Original price: $149

This popular robe is made from lightweight Turkish cotton that's soft, breathable and quick-drying. It won't trap as much heat as heavier robes, making it a comfortable option to throw on after a shower, even during warmer months.

America 250 gear on Amazon: Save up to 60% on hats, garden flags and more

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:44:24 -0400

Ahead of America's semiquincentennial this weekend, Amazon has rolled out deals on America 250 merchandise. We sifted through thousands of offers to find the best patriotic T-shirts, hats, flags, collectibles and other keepsakes to help commemorate the historic milestone.

Trending America 250 deals

Freedom America flag tee: $12.99 (28% off)
Patriotic embroidered baseball cap, 2-pack: $16.99 (15% off)
America 250 foil cup: $13.81 (14% off)
Wooden eagle decor: $12.97 (13% off)
Patriotic USA 250 earrings, 2-pack: $6.99 (13% off)
250th anniversary women's floral American flag shirt: $17.96 (10% off)

America 250 T-shirt: $19.99 (17% off)

Original price: $23.99

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with this cotton T-shirt featuring a classic American flag graphic and the commemorative anniversary dates. The simple design can be worn long after the holiday.

American flag polo: $25.99 (35% off)

Original price: $39.99

Stay comfortable during Fourth of July celebrations in this moisture-wicking polo. A bald eagle and American flag graphic add a patriotic touch, while the wrinkle-resistant, stretchy fabric is designed for all-day wear and easy movement.

Embroidered America 250 hat: $16.14 (5% off)

Original price: $16.99

This patriotic cap is a No. 1 best-seller on Amazon and has a few more robust design elements that make it stand out. Embroidered on the front are symbols of American heritage like the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty and a bald eagle set against a red, white and blue flag. Choose from red, white or navy to add a classic Americana touch to any outfit. It's also available in a two-pack.

Adjustable America 250 hat: $9.99 (9% off)

Original price: $11.99

Prefer a more rugged option? This distressed baseball cap fits the bill perfectly. It comes embroidered with the years 1776 and 2026 with the American flag peeking through the distressing. An adjustable metal buckle provides a customized fit, while a moisture-wicking sweatband helps keep you comfortable in the heat.

America 250th table runner: $3.98 (60% off)

Original price: $9.98

Add a patriotic touch to your table with this America 250 anniversary table runner. Designed to fit most dining tables and kitchen islands, it's an inexpensive way to decorate the nation's milestone birthday at just $4.

Patriotic gift bundle: $19.99 (20% off)

Original price: $24.99

Shopping for a patriot or just want more bang for your buck? This America 250 gift set includes a 3-by-5-foot flag, an embroidered baseball cap and socks that fit men's sizes 6-12 and women's sizes 7 to 13. Just click the coupon box before you check out and get $5 off.

Red, white and blue pin: $5.99 (25% off)

Original price: $7.99

Add this pin to your Fourth of July hats, tees or bags for an extra pop of red, white and blue. Get one or grab packs of 12, 24 or 36 to share with your friends and family.

Stick flags, pack of 6: $6.99 (46% off)

Original price: $12.99

Rain or shine, these wrinkle-resistant, waterproof flags are ready for your Fourth of July festivities. Display them in your yard, line a walkway or wave them proudly at a parade.

America 250 garden flag: $7.99 (20% off)

Original price: $9.99

Even your garden can look patriotic with this America 250 flag. It's double-sided, so you see the American eagle and celebratory design from all angles.

Commemorative Betsy Ross flag: $36.79 (20% off)

Original price: $45.99

Celebrate America 250 with this durable 3-by-5-foot flag, featuring embroidered stars inspired by early U.S. flag designs. Made from fade-resistant nylon with brass grommets for secure display, it's built to withstand the elements while showcasing your American pride. Make sure to clip the coupon before checking out to get the 20% discount.

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America 250 commemorative flag: $15.98 (20% off)

Original price: $19.98

Show your patriotic spirit with this America 250 anniversary flag, designed to add a festive touch to your yard or garden. The design features a soldier graphic accented with red, white and blue for a bold outdoor display.

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Former NBA doctor warns of dire consequences for Caitlin Clark if hard contact issues continue

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:48:38 -0400

Former Philadelphia 76ers team physician Dr. Nicholas DiNubile sent a stark warning to the WNBA about the fate of superstar Caitlin Clark.

Clark is currently out with a back injury, and concerns about her physical wellbeing have surged into a national controversy over the last week after she was punched in the throat by an opposing player in her last game, and referees didn't call a foul.

Clark has faced a history of controversial contact since coming into the league in 2024.

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DiNubile admits he is troubled by what he has seen.

"The type of contact and the amount of contact that she gets is concerning to me. It’s troubling to me," DiNubile told Fox News Digital, addressing the risks of the recent punch against Clark's throat by Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas.

"You can crush someone’s larynx with very little pressure. Ten to 20 pounds of pressure can damage the throat or larynx area. Even if you don’t fracture the larynx, a blow to that area, you could get some swelling or bleeding and close the airway and get into a very rapid life-or-death situation," he said. "I wouldn’t want to be the team doctor having to deal with that. That’s what keeps us up at night, those kind of things that you have to respond to on the court... you can’t go for the throat."

But the doctor warned of other danger from similar hits to the one Clark has previously endured in the pros.

"She gets a lot to her face. She gets poked in the eye. She gets hit in the face," DiNubile said. "And they also, with her three-point shooting... there's a lot of where they get in her space and her landing space. You see that way too often and that's very, very dangerous.

"Just getting hit on the head and hit across the head, you know, head injuries, concussions, any variety of things like that. Then you fall to the floor and anything can happen when you fall to the floor. So, um, just not good and not necessary. I don't think it's necessary."

Fox News Digital documented 13 instances of controversial contact on Clark dating back to the beginning of her 2024 rookie year, including multiple pokes to the eye and what she revealed to be a ruptured eardrum.

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The throat punch is just the latest in a string of controversial moments, where fans became concerned over Clark's wellbeing and treatment by other players.

DiNubile believes Clark is completely at the mercy of the rest of the league.

"I don't think there's anything she can do," he said when asked if Clark can do to avoid injuries from the hard contact.

"It's hard to protect yourself with those type of... And that's why they're flagrant fouls, right? You just... There, there's no way to really protect yourself in those instances... she takes it in stride. I don't think she brings any of it on herself."

DiNubile's opinion is that the league has to do a better job of actively protecting Clark, via the referees, in order to avoid disaster.

"I think they should be calling things," he said. "They can officiate better... I mean, how do they miss this?"

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert put out a statement this week defending Thomas from apparent verbal retaliation for the throat punch on Clark. However, the WNBA did not put out any statement in support of Clark after she was punched in the throat.

"The safety and well-being of everyone in our community is always the league's top priority. We are aware of Alyssa Thomas' comments, and what she and her teammates have experienced is completely unacceptable and not representative of the WNBA community. The league and our security team have been in contact with the Phoenix Mercury organization and remain committed to protecting all players," Engelbert said.

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Clark's own coach on the Indiana Fever, Stephenie White, also spoke in support of Thomas.

"I think as a league, as a whole, there's been so much more toxicity, racism, homophobia, straight-out nonsense... it is absolutely unacceptable," White told reporters at practice on Wednesday. "If you are one of these people that are online doing this, do not call yourself a WNBA fan."

WATCH: Lawler unloads on Raskin after fiery immigration hearing: ‘Grow the f--- up’

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:48:23 -0400

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., tore into his Democratic counterparts after a hearing on immigration policies erupted into a heated squabble as the mother of a murder victim killed by an illegal immigrant pleaded to Congress for reforms to sanctuary policies.

In a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Lawler reprimanded Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., for not having sympathy for American victims who were murdered by illegal immigrants — Laken Riley and Sheridan Gorman. The mother of one of those victims, Jessica Gorman, was called as a witness to share her story before the committee .

"They can save me their crocodile tears about they didn't like my words or they didn't like the fact that I spoke on policy as part of my introduction," Lawler told Fox News Digital. "Grow the f—--- up."

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"To fully appreciate and understand why Jessica Gorman is here, you actually have to understand what happened to their daughter," Lawler said.

"The reality is that they didn't want to hear it. They didn't want to hear what happened with Sheridan Gorman or that their policies that they support contributed to her death. That's a fundamental fact."

The New York Republican accused House Democrats of being more empathetic toward the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, anti-ICE agitators who were shot to death by federal agents earlier this year after they allegedly interfered with law enforcement during protests in Minnesota.

This led to chaos between the two, with Raskin shouting that Lawler didn’t belong on the Judiciary Committee and didn’t understand the Constitution.

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He also asked Lawler if he felt any outrage for Good and Pretti.

"I said, ‘if you care about Alex Pretti and Renee Good, you should care as much about Sheridan Gorman," Lawler said about his exchange with Raskin.

He continued, "The difference is I spoke out about Alex Pretti and Renee Good getting killed. They shouldn't have died. The reason they died, however, is because sanctuary policies prohibited local law enforcement from cooperating on crowd control and traffic control."

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Lawler told Raskin he should be "ashamed" of himself for his stance on sanctuary policies.

"Their nonsense that we had to sit there and listen to, that Jessica and Tom and Madeline had to sit there to listen to. I have no tolerance for it," Lawler told Fox News Digital about Raskin’s comments.

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Raskin has been a strong proponent of sanctuary policies, arguing that having local police enforce federal immigration law is unconstitutional and often defending against what he views as federal overreach on sanctuary policies. He has also criticized proposals to withhold federal funding from cities and states that have limited cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

"Sheridan Gorman would still be alive, but for open borders, sanctuary policies and pro-criminal cashless bail policies," Lawler said. "They support those policies. I don't. And that's the fundamental difference here."

UN chief backs official who reposted anti-Israel activist's claims amid calls for investigation

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:42:33 -0400

A top United Nations official is once again under fire for smearing Israel by sharing a social media message originally posted by a woman facing charges of incitement to terror and expressing support of Hamas.

On June 18, U.N. Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Vanessa Frazier reposted an image of three small objects which the original poster, Sarah Wilkinson, claimed were cluster munitions "disguised as children’s toys" that Israelis had been "strategically dropping" over Lebanon. In her own post, Frazier stated, "If this is true it means that there is a deliberate, premeditated intent to kill children."

Frazier, who has over 10,000 followers on X, has since deleted the post, but a screenshot of the original was provided to Fox News Digital.

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In response to questions about whether United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stood behind Frazier's repost of Wilkinson's remarks, Guterres' spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told Fox News Digital that "the retweet was deleted a while ago and, as you know, [the] retweet in no way implies an endorsement of the person who posted the original tweet."

Andrew Fox a senior fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital that "it is farcical that a U.N. official should be so gullible."

Fox, a former British army officer who has studied and written about Israel Defense Forces (IDF) tactics, said it was "deeply telling that a U.N. official should leap to share the ancient, antisemitic blood libel that Jews kill children. This is the toxic atmosphere that nearly three years of lies have created around Israel. Any allegation against the Jewish state, no matter how outlandish, is immediately given credence. This is another nail in the coffin of the U.N. Special Representative’s credibility and reputation."

An IDF spokesman told Fox News Digital that the "allegation is baseless and unfounded. It is fake news, and we categorically reject it."

The original poster of the cluster munitions accusation was arrested in the United Kingdom on terror charges in 2024, according to the World Socialist Web Site. The site, as well as Al Mayadeen English, — Hezbollah’s media arm - link Wilkinson to the social media profile on X which shared the post Frazier elevated.

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The BBC reported last week that Wilkinson will face trial in January on "two counts of encouragement of terrorism on social media, two counts of expressing an opinion or belief that was supportive of a proscribed organization, namely Hamas; and one of failing to comply with a police investigation."

Though Wilkinson discussed her arrests and subsequent charges on her X account, she did not respond to Fox News Digital’s messages asking for comment about the charges she currently faces.

In response to questions about her removal of the X post and concerns about its original source, Frazier said that "regarding specific tweets, I understand why some of my social media activities have generated questions. Where concerns arose regarding posts, I took appropriate action. Nonetheless, the intended message is to emphasize the alarm of the Secretary-General in his Annual Report regarding the use of explosive weapons in populated areas in Lebanon, a matter that raises serious humanitarian concerns due to their long-lasting impact on civilians."

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Frazier said that, "Ultimately, my mandate is not carried out through social media. It is carried out through the United Nations’ established monitoring and verification methodology, which applies the same standards to all parties to conflict."

In March, JNS reported that Frazier posted that she was "deeply alarmed by reports of attacks on Iranian schools leaving a large number of casualties, mostly children." A photograph accompanying the post showed numerous black body bags. When it became clear that the photo depicted victims of the Iranian regime’s crackdown on protesters, Frazier removed the post. She then created a new post with a similar sentiment featuring an updated picture.

On June 24, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon sent a letter to the U.N. Security Council president raising Israel’s "grave concerns regarding conduct that appears inconsistent with the neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality expected of a senior United Nations official."

In his letter, a copy of which was provided to Fox News Digital, Danon said that Frazier’s social media behavior suggests "a troubling pattern of engagement with unverified, disputed, or misleading material, alongside content raising concerns about antisemitic framing and extremist rhetoric."

Danon also raised concerns about Frazier’s "abrupt interruption of [his] remarks during a United Nations side event," which he said was "in disregard of basic procedural norms and the respect owed to Member States."

Reuters called this exchange between Danon and Frazier "a furious shouting match."

Frazier told Fox News Digital that her "intervention was procedural, not political. Its purpose was to help ensure that the discussion remained consistent with the standards expected in a United Nations forum," where discussions "are expected to be conducted in accordance with established procedures and with respect for the dignity of participants and officials."

The June 17 release of the Secretary-General’s Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict has also raised concerns.

Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices and Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, told Fox News Digital that the allegations in the report were "wild, dangerous blood libels divorced from reality."

Bayefsky blasted the U.N.’s use of the term "verified" when describing allegations, despite a lack of description of how and through what sources those supposed verifications occurred.

She said, "It is important to recognize the direct connection between the ancient antisemitic blood libels accusing evil Jews of murdering non-Jewish children and the U.N. actors who repeat the same ugly falsehoods today. History teaches us just how dangerous these depraved lies are for Jews wherever they live."

Frazier defended the report, saying it was "the product of a rigorous United Nations (U.N.) monitoring and verification process and reflects information reviewed at multiple levels of the U.N. system." She said that "suggesting that the report is based on falsehoods does a disservice to all child victims, including Israeli children whose suffering is also documented in the report."

Frazier also maintained she has "no bias against the State of Israel or against any Member States of the United Nations, and reject[s] the characterization," saying that "as a U.N. official, accuracy, impartiality, and credibility are fundamental to my work."

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When asked by Fox News Digital if Guterres would examine Frazier’s tenure, Dujarric responded that "the Secretary-General has full confidence in Vanessa Frazier and her work."

He defended Frazier, saying she "has not ‘vilified’ and is not ‘vilifying’ the State of Israel, or any other country for that matter. Her focus is not on any one single country but on the protection of children throughout the world. Under the mandate the Security Council has given her, she does not ‘blacklist’ Member States or other parties. The report exists to find ways to get all of the parties listed to improve their behavior, so that children can be protected in concrete ways. She has been effective in doing just that."

Danon said that "it comes as no surprise that Secretary-General Guterres expresses full confidence in Ms. Frazier." He said that Frazier’s report "is a symptom of [Guterres’] tenure. Under his leadership, the United Nations has repeatedly failed to uphold the standards of impartiality it claims to represent."

Young psychotherapist mom butchered inside home as cops scramble to find her killer

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:21:04 -0400

A New Jersey mother and psychotherapist was found stabbed to death in her home last month, and now investigators are on the hunt to find her killer.

Investigators discovered Brooke Hanlon, 35, dead in her Chester home on June 6, and have yet to name a suspect.

She worked as a psychotherapist in Bernardsville, according to a LinkedIn profile.

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The Morris County Prosecutor's Office said, "An examination by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be multiple sharp force injuries and the manner of death as homicide."

A photo posted to social media from December of last year shows Hanlon holding a baby alongside her husband.

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'It's insane': GOP senator says Supreme Court birthright ruling hands China a citizenship loophole

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:29:51 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: In the midst of a blitz of Republicans shaking their fists at the Supreme Court, one Senate Republican is warning of national security consequences due to the high court's bombshell birthright citizenship decision.

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., worries that the court’s 6-3 decision leaves America vulnerable to threats, particularly from China. In an interview with Fox News Digital, he explained a multistep path that lawmakers and the administration could take to tackle the issue.

"I want to get this done because I really believe that the future of our country is on the line," Schmitt said. "We can't have Chinese generals sending their wives to this country to give birth and going back for 18 years and coming back and being citizens. It's insane."

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While some lawmakers want a constitutional amendment and others are pushing legislation, Schmitt has a foot in both camps. He contended that in all, there is "a short-term, medium-term and long-term solution."

"The short-term is executive action, the medium-term is our legislative action that we could take, and then the long-term solution is the constitutional amendment," Schmitt said. "I think we should pursue all of those."

The clearest shot to counter the court’s decision would be through a constitutional amendment, but legislation may be the more realistic route, he said. He’s following the breadcrumb trail left by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to do it, too.

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"Congress could — consistent with the Fourteenth Amendment — amend or otherwise enact new legislation establishing exceptions to birthright citizenship for children born to foreign citizens unlawfully or temporarily in the country," Kavanaugh wrote in the court’s decision. "But Congress has not yet done so."

Schmitt’s legislation would clarify the language of the 14th Amendment. The court interpreted the words "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" within the text to effectively mean all children born in the U.S. are automatically granted citizenship.

His plan is to modify the language to include "not subject to a foreign power," which he contended would return the 14th Amendment to its original intent and prevent foreign adversaries from quietly scoring citizenship.

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"That would get back to what the meaning was supposed to be, that the court got wrong, which would give us the opportunity, I think, for potentially the decision to be overturned, because Congress has clarified it," Schmitt said.

But, like nearly every legislative push in the Senate, the 60-vote filibuster threshold is a barrier.

That means that Schmitt, or any Republican pushing a bill dealing with birthright citizenship, will need Democratic support to pass.

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Schmitt pointed to the late former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s bill from 1993, the Immigration Stabilization Act, which among other things sought to tweak the 14th Amendment to prevent children of illegal immigrants born in the U.S. from gaining citizenship, as a marker that at one point, Democrats supported the same thing he and Republicans are pushing for.

"It wasn't that long ago that Harry Reid actually had legislation to deal with this issue," he said. "And so, you know, are the Democrats going to be a party that learned their lesson from the Biden years where they were open borders and they let 15 to 20 million people here illegally?"

"They don't believe in sovereignty that we can tell people who can come and who can go," Schmitt continued. "Is that who they are, or are they gonna make a shift more towards where the American people are at?"

Best Fourth of July sleep deals: Save up to 64% on mattresses and bedding

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:01:05 -0500

Summer nights call for a cooler, more comfortable bed, and these 2026 Fourth of July mattress and bedding sales are the perfect opportunity to upgrade your sleep setup. Save up to 64% on mattresses from brands like Saatva, Helix, and Sleep Number, with deals on memory foam and hybrid models. You can also save up to 46% on mattress protectors, cooling sheets and pillows throughout the holiday weekend.

Fourth of July mattress accessories deals

Niagara Sleep Solution Bamboo mattress topper: $37.89 (46% off)
Waterproof mattress protector: $9.95 (45% off)
Bedsure cooling sheets: $72.19 (41% off)
Silk pillow cases: $9.72 (35% off)
Cooling waffle blanket: $36.99 (33% off)
Queen storage bed frame: $109.99 (31% off)
Beckham Hotel Collection bed pillows, 2-pack: $59.99 (25% off)

Best mattress bundle deal

Save on everything you need for a better night’s sleep, including a mattress, bed frame and sheets.

Nectar Premier adjustable bed and mattress set: $1,398 (64% off)

Original price: $3,934

What we love: The adjustable base has a number of useful features, including head and foot elevation, a soothing massage function and pre-programmed positions like Zero Gravity and Anti-Snore.

What to be aware of: The adjustable base is not compatible with all headboards.

Nectar's Premier Adjustable Bed and Mattress bundle adds head and foot elevation plus built-in massage, and includes the mattress, bedding essentials and even a 365-night trial. Shoppers can snag up to 64% off on mattresses and bundles, including the popular all-foam Nectar mattress for the Fourth of July.

Mattresses for side sleepers

If you sleep on your side, look for a mattress that cushions pressure points — typically in the medium-soft to medium-firm range.

Nolah Original Mattress: $942 (35% off)

Original price: $1,449

What we love: The quilted top adds a luxurious cooling layer.

What to be aware of: This is a heavy mattress, so it may be difficult to move.

The Nolah Original mattress is currently discounted by 35% during the site's Fourth of July Sale. Six pressure-relieving foam layers support side sleeping positions, while a pillow top, zoned support and cooling technology promote a more comfortable sleep. If you want a firmer option, try the Nolah Evolution.

Saatva Contour5: $2,674 (12% off)

Original price: $3,049

What we love: This mattress has excellent pressure relief.

What to be aware of: It's an all-foam mattress with very little bounce compared to innerspring or hybrid mattresses.

The all-foam Saatva Contour5 mattress comes in medium and firm options and delivers targeted pressure relief with zoned support. Cooling gel and heat-regulating materials help keep you comfortable, while memory foam contours the shoulders and hips. Saatva makes each mattress to order and delivers it full-sized and uncompressed with free white glove delivery.

Siena Signature Memory Foam Mattress: $294 (64% off)

Original price: $812

What we love: All-foam construction contours around the body.

What to be aware of: If you prefer a springier feel, this mattress may not feel responsive enough.

If you prefer a softer, sink-in feel, consider this 10-inch foam mattress. It includes two inches of contouring memory foam for full-body, medium support and delivers comfortable sleep without straining your budget. You can save up to 60% on mattresses during their Fourth of July sale — starting at just $99.

Mattresses for back pain

Back pain can disrupt sleep, and the wrong mattress only makes it worse. The right one can help keep your spine aligned with balanced support and comfort.

Saatva Classic Mattress: $1,904 (15% off)

Original price: $2,229

What we love: A soft surface with lumbar zone coils that are comfortable for various sleeping positions.

What to be aware of: Even the "Luxury Firm" option might feel too stiff for some side sleepers.

Saatva's Classic mattress is designed for sleepers seeking added back and joint support. Its lumbar zone is intended to promote healthy spinal alignment across different sleep positions. The mattress includes a one-year home trial. Each mattress is made to order and delivered full-size with white-glove service. Right now, you can get up to $625 off on purchases over $1,000 with a mattress in your cart.

PlushBeds organic latex mattress: $1,499 (50% off)

Original price: $2,999

What we love: The latex offers gentle contouring that cushions pressure points without the deep hug feeling of memory foam.

What to be aware of: This mattress is heavy and difficult to move.

Combining support and pressure relief, the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex mattress is a smart choice for sleepers with back discomfort. The organic latex makes this mattress buoyant and responsive, critical in keeping your hips from sagging. PlushBeds offers a 100-night trial period for all of its mattresses, and right now you can get up to 50% off all mattresses and 25% off bedding.

Bear Elite Hybrid mattress: $1,484.60 (35% off)

Original price: $2,284

What we love: Zoned support coils and pressure-relieving foams help maintain spinal alignment and alleviate pressure points.

What to be aware of: Lightweight sleepers might find the mattress to be too firm.

The Bear Elite Hybrid mattress is built with back support in mind, especially for back sleepers dealing with pain or stiffness. It comes in soft, medium and firm options, so you can pick the feel that best supports your spine and eases pressure points. The Bear mattress sleep trial is a 120-night period, after which you can return the mattress at no cost. Use code JULY35 at checkout to get 35% off sitewide.

Mattresses for back sleepers

Back sleepers need a mattress that balances support and comfort to keep the spine aligned.

Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress: $1,025.50 (30% off)

Original price: $1,465

What we love: The GlacioTex cooling cover removes excess heat.

What to be aware of: There is a $99 return fee if you don't like the mattress after the 120-night sleep-trial.

Back sleepers will have strong foundational support from the Brooklyn Bedding's Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress. The coil system prevents the midsection from sinking too deeply, and the coils respond independently to pressure for targeted support where needed. It comes in soft, medium and firm options, so you can choose the level that suits you best. Get 30% off your purchase when using the promo code JULY30. The mattress is shipped in a box and comes with a 120-night comfort trial.

Awara Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress: $999 (31% off)

Original price: $1,445

What we love: The excellent support and spinal alignment this mattress provides.

What to be aware of: Sleepers that weigh less may find this mattress firmer than they prefer.

Awara's Natural Luxury Hybrid Mattress is a solid choice for back sleepers. Individually wrapped coils provide firm, consistent support, while responsive natural latex adds bounce and keeps the spine aligned. Awara backs the mattress with a 365-night trial. You can currently shop for mattresses up to 50% off during Awara's Fourth of July event.

Mattresses for couples

If you share your bed with a partner, child or pet, choose a mattress that boosts comfort and reduces motion transfer.

Sleep Number Climate360 mattress: $8,711.65 (15% off)

Original price: $10,249

What we love: Each side customizes your preferred temperature setting.

What to be aware of: The app and adjustable features may take some getting used to.

If you tend to sleep hot or cold, the Sleep Number Climate360 mattress is worth considering. It uses ceramic gel designed to help draw heat away, offers targeted support for pressure points and lets you adjust the temperature on each side. You can also track your sleep in the app, and it includes a 100-night trial. For a limited time, save up to 20% on mattresses and 30% off pillows and sheet sets.

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress: $699 (63% off)

Original price: $1,892

What we love: Reinforced perimeter makes it easier to sit or sleep near the edge without sagging.

What to be aware of: The hybrid design may make it too firm for some sleepers.

DreamCloud builds its Classic Hybrid Mattress with six layers, a quilted cover and supportive memory foam, while wrapped springs reduce motion transfer and cooling fibers help regulate temperature overnight. Save up to 60% on mattresses and 66% on bundles during their Fourth of July sale.

DreamCloud Premier mattress: $1,199 (48% off)

Original price: $2,316

What we love: The superior motion isolation makes it easy to share your bed with a restless partner or pets.

What to be aware of: Memory foam can take a bit longer to adapt when you change positions.

Made for pressure relief, the 13-inch DreamCloud Premier is an all-memory foam mattress with a breathable CloudQuilt top. It's also designed for motion isolation, suitable for a range of sleeping preferences. DreamCloud has a 365-night sleep trial, and if you're unhappy with the mattress, you can request a return and receive a full refund. Shop major discounts during the brand's Fourth of July sale.

Siena Premier Hybrid mattress: $389 (61% off)

Original price: $997

What we love: The excellent edge support so you don't roll off.

What to be aware of: This medium-firm mattress may be too firm for some sleepers.

A great option for couples or those who share a bed with a pet, the Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress helps reduce motion transfer with individually wrapped coils and edge support. Siena includes a 180-night sleep trial. Save up to 60% on mattresses during the brand's Fourth of July deals event.

Latex mattress from Birch by Helix: $1,968 (25% off)

Original price: $2,624

What we love: The Birch mattress is comfortable for all sleeping positions.

What to be aware of: If you have a latex allergy, this mattress is not for you.

Latex mattresses feel similar to memory foam but are firmer and sink less. This eco-friendly mattress from Birch by Helix is made with organic cotton that contributes to a cooler sleeping surface. Couples who tend to overheat during the night will benefit. Birch by Helix is offering 30% off with code ELITE30.

PlushBeds Kathy Ireland luxury hybrid mattress: $969 (61% off)

Original price: $2,469

What we love: This mattress is wrapped in a cooling material made for hot sleepers.

What to be aware of: Decorative finishes are pretty but don't change performance.

Save $1,500 on PlushBeds' Kathy Ireland Luxury Hybrid Mattress, which pairs body-cradling foam with supportive coils and luxe details like faux leather trim and a Swarovski-accented monogram. It ships in a box with a 365-night trial, and you can also take up to 50% off mattresses and 25% off all toppers and bedding.

Mattresses for stomach sleepers

If you sleep on your stomach, go with a firmer mattress to help keep your spine aligned and your hips from sinking too far.

Layla The Essential Mattress: $599 (20% off)

Original price: $749

What we love: All-foam construction helps absorb movement.

What to be aware of: The all-foam build, even with cooling features, can feel hot.

Layla's The Essential Mattress is an all-foam design that balances support and softness. It offers a medium-firm feel that gently cushions pressure points without excessive sink while built-in cooling features can help reduce heat buildup overnight. During Layla's Summer sale, you get two free pillows with every mattress purchase and can save up to $428 on mattresses. You can also use the code FOX150 for $150 off all mattresses, or FOX20 for $20 off orders over $100.

Layla Hybrid Mattress: $1,549 (11% off)

Original price: $1,749

What we love: You can flip this mattress to change the firmness level.

What to be aware of: This mattress is heavy, so you will likely need some help if you plan to flip it.

For most stomach sleepers, the firm side of the Layla Hybrid mattress will be the preferred option, as it keeps the hips from sinking too deeply into the mattress. All mattress purchases come with two of Layla's award-winning memory foam pillows. Shop Layla's Summer sale now. You can also use the code FOX150 for $150 off all mattresses, or FOX20 for $20 off orders over $100.

Mattresses for combination sleepers

If you switch positions at night, a hybrid mattress can give you the right mix of support and pressure relief.

Glacier Original Hybrid Mattress: $809 (10% off)

Original price: $899

What we love: The pressure relief, lumbar support and cooling make this an ideal choice for most sleepers.

What to be aware of: This bed-in-a-box is priced on the higher end.

The Glacier Original Hybrid Mattress provides medium-firm support for stomach, back, side and combination sleepers, as well as couples. The mattress ships roll-packed for easy setup and includes a 365-night trial.

Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress: $1,119 (25% off)

Original price: $1,492

What we love: The Helix Midnight has adequate support and contouring for spinal alignment.

What to be aware of: The mattress may be too hot for some sleepers.

The Helix Midnight Luxe offers a medium-firm feel with lumbar and side-sleeper support, making it a strong fit for back and side sleepers. Its cover can help regulate temperature, while foam layers and individually wrapped coils can reduce motion transfer – a helpful feature if your partner tosses and turns. Helix includes a 100-night trial, and you can take 25% off Luxe Collection with the code ELITE30.

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Mattresses for heavy sleepers

Heavier sleepers should look for a durable, well-built mattress in the medium-firm to firm range.

Titan Plus Luxe mattress: $652.40 (30% off)

Original price: $932

What we love: The mattress is built with higher-density foams and thicker, more durable coils.

What to be aware of: It may feel too firm for lighter individuals.

The Titan Plus Luxe is an excellent mattress for sleepers weighing more than 230 pounds who need robust support. It delivers a comfortable, medium-firm feel and strong pressure relief. Titan's mattress is shipped in a box and with a 120-night comfort trial. Use promo code JULY30 to get 30% off your mattress purchase.

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AOC sides with Bernie-backed progressive in Senate primary clash with Schumer establishment

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:23:23 -0400

Progressive champion Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is taking sides in a high-profile Democratic Senate primary that's seen as the next major showdown between the far left and the party establishment.

Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday endorsed Abdul El-Sayed in battleground Michigan, in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters.

El-Sayed, who if elected would make history as the nation's first Muslim senator, has long been backed by another progressive champion, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. He is facing off with two more moderate candidates, including centrist Rep. Haley Stevens, who is tacitly supported by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

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Schumer and the party establishment view Stevens as more electable than El-Sayed, who has sparked controversy with his past comments, in a race that Democrats view as crucial as they aim to win back the Senate majority from the Republicans in this year's midterm elections.

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But Ocasio-Cortez, the four-term firebrand from New York City best known by her initialism AOC, disagreed.

"Despite our ideological differences and whatever disagreements there are in the party, every single one of us sees this moment as existential," she said in a New York Times interview, where she announced the endorsement. "And I think many people are willing to put aside differences in order to give us the best chance at winning. And I think that Abdul gives us that right now."

The endorsement by Ocasio-Cortez, her first this cycle in a contested Democratic Senate primary, could further energize far-left progressive activists who are already heavily supporting El-Sayed. And it will likely be problematic for establishment leaders, who worry El-Sayed as the party's nominee would jeopardize the Democrat-controlled Senate seat by pushing the party too far to the left in a state that President Donald Trump carried two years ago.

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Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement in Michigan comes in the wake of stunning Democratic primary victories the past week and a half by far left and socialist-aligned candidates in showdowns in New York City and Colorado.

The results have emboldened the far left as it takes on the center-left establishment in a high-stakes battle for the future of the party.

In Michigan, which holds its primary on Aug. 4, El-Sayed, an epidemiologist, former public health official and academic who recently served as director of the Department of Health, Human, and Veterans Services of Wayne County, has made support for "Medicare-for-all" a major component of his campaign.

El-Sayed also calls for abolishing ICE, and he's a vocal critic of Israel in its war with Hamas. He has characterized Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" against Palestinians.

El-Sayed, who served as a top surrogate on Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign, has also vowed not to accept PAC donations.

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Stevens, meanwhile, has been backed by millions in super PAC spending, including big bucks from Israel-aligned groups.

State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, who has a growing national profile, is the third major candidate in the Democratic Senate primary. She is running as a progressive in an ideological space between El-Sayed and Stevens.

Polling indicates that El-Sayed is the frontrunner in the race.

This isn't the first time Ocasio-Cortez has backed El-Sayed. She also endorsed him for his insurgent but unsuccessful 2018 gubernatorial bid in Michigan.

Sayed, pointing to Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement, told the New York Times, "I’m honored for what her support says about what this campaign is building and what we’re fighting for."

And taking aim at Schumer, he argued that the longtime Democratic Senate leader "doesn’t want to see me on the inside of the U.S. Senate."

The eventual Democratic nominee will face off in the general election with former Rep. Mike Rogers, who is on a glidepath to the Republican nomination.

Rogers, who is running for the Senate for a second straight cycle, narrowly lost in 2024 to now-Sen. Elissa Slotkin.

The leading nonpartisan political handicappers rate the Senate race in Michigan as a toss-up.

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The Michigan GOP called the Ocasio-Cortez endorsement "the least surprising political news of the week."

Michigan GOP senior communications adviser Greg Manz argued that "the U.S. Senate in Michigan race is a choice between the crazy agenda of AOC and Abdul El-Sayed or the commonsense values of Michigan working families."

California lawmakers' push to make Muslim holy days state holidays sparks debate over school neutrality

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:18:15 -0400

California lawmakers are advancing a new bill that would establish two Muslim holy days as state holidays while authorizing the state to develop a new model curriculum for students to "acknowledge and celebrate" these religious observances in the classroom.

The bill, AB 2017, passed the State Assembly with a 64-1 vote and advanced to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. Authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, the bill establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha — two major holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world — as official state holidays and allows local public school boards and community colleges the option to shut down their campuses for both holidays.

Both holidays are traditionally celebrated over three to four days, but the legislation designates a single day of observance for each on the state calendar.

Haney said the legislation is aimed at protecting religious diversity and recognizing the traditions of the state's 500,000 Muslim residents.

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"California is home to one of the largest and most vibrant Muslim communities in the country, and their traditions deserve recognition and respect," Haney said in a press release.

"No student should have to choose between celebrating one of the holiest days of their faith and showing up to school, and no worker should feel they have to sacrifice their religious observance," he continued. "AB 2017 is about making sure Muslim Californians are seen, valued, and treated with the same dignity as every other community in our state."

But an under-the-radar provision in the bill's text would bring the celebration of these religious holidays into the classroom and has drawn criticism from a prominent conservative advocacy group.

According to the text of AB 2017, public schools opting to observe the days can include exercises "acknowledging and celebrating the meaning and importance" of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.

The bill authorizes the State Board of Education to create a model curriculum guide for these exercises, which would be funded through existing resources.

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"This is not about teaching, this is encouraging the celebration of a religious holiday," Greg Burt, vice president of the California Family Council, told Fox News Digital. "What happened to neutrality? It doesn't make any sense."

Burt argued the bill flies in the face of long-standing state neutrality guidelines, which permit teaching about the historical impact of religion but strictly forbid public schools from acting as a sponsor for religious celebrations.

He pointed to traditional school district policies, like those from the Fresno County Board of Education, which explicitly state: "While teaching about religious holidays is a permissible part of the educational program, celebrating religious holidays is not allowed in the public schools. School-sponsored programs shall not be, nor have the effect of being, religiously oriented or a religious celebration."

Burt noted that many school districts have scrubbed Christian holidays and traditions from the calendar, adopting "Spring" and "Winter" break language in order to avoid the appearance of promoting Easter or Christmas.

The California Family Council argued AB 2017 will give "preferential treatment" to the religion of Islam over others and "could create pressure on schools to formally participate in or promote religious observances," it adds.

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However, the official Senate Committee on Education review stated in its analysis of the bill, "Though the California Constitution prohibits public schools from teaching any sectarian or denominational doctrine, it does not prohibit instruction about religion."

The committee found AB 2017 follows the existing state education code, which permits instruction on religious literature, dance, music and arts if related to the course of study and not for the purpose of promoting a religion. It concluded the bill "does not authorize religious indoctrination."

If signed into law, Eid would be included in a growing list of cultural and religious days the state recognizes as holidays and allow district-wide closures. AB 2017 models AB 268, which went into effect in January 2026, establishing Diwali as an official state holiday, authorizing optional school district closures, and permitting the state board to adopt a model curriculum guide to celebrate the holiday.

Supporters of AB2017, such as Muslim advocacy group CAIR California, argue the bill is meant to address inequity in schools and the workplace.

"Despite existing California law, Muslim students and employees still face recurring inequity. Taking a day off often means missing crucial classroom instruction or falling behind on professional obligations," CAIR-CA Legislative and Government Affairs Director Oussama Mokeddem told Fox News Digital. "AB 2017 removes the burden of choosing between one’s faith and academic or professional success by providing a formal mechanism, such as negotiated agreements or MOUs, for schools and state workplaces to recognize Eid as a deeply significant holiday."

Mokeddem said the bill was part of the state's broader effort to be inclusive for all communities.

"AB 2017 is part of a broader, inclusive framework for all communities," she continued. "It clarifies that public institutions may observe Eid, which is consistent with California's existing recognition of cultural and religious observances, such as Lunar New Year and Diwali. Recognizing Eid alongside these holidays reflects our state’s ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and religious equity for all."

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Assemblyman Haney did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.

This week's top Best Buy deals: Up to 59% off vacuums, air conditioners and more

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:52:22 -0500

Best Buy just rolled out deep summer discounts on everything from smart TVs and lawn care equipment to vacuums and small appliances. We rounded up the best deals, including a car jump starter for almost 60% off, a Costway portable air conditioner for over $200 off and a Shark pet vacuum for $130 off.

Best Buy's top deals, at a glance

De'Longhi espresso machine with cold brew: $399.95 (43% off)
Epson EcoTank printer: $449.99 (36% off)
Hisense 65-inch TV: $599.99 (33% off)
Ninja Crispi: $249.99 (17% off)
GE 6,000 BTU window air conditioner: $189.99 (14% off)

Vacuum deals

Clean your house faster with these discounted robot and upright vacuums.

Shark Clean and Empty cordless stick vacuum: $299.99 (Orig. $399.99)

Skip the messy dust disposal with the Shark Clean and Empty cordless stick vacuum, which has an auto-emptying system that dumps debris into a 1.3-liter base after each run. It has a 40-minute runtime with HEPA filtration, providing a thorough clean for under $100 less than usual.

Shark pet cordless vacuum: $169.99 (Orig. $299.99)

For an affordable stick vacuum, go with the Shark pet stick vacuum. It delivers powerful suction and has a self-cleaning brushroll that won't tangle, making it a smart pick for pet owners. The detachable pod converts the vacuum into a handheld model for reaching between couch cushions and dog beds.

Dyson V11 Plus cordless vacuum: $449.99 (Orig. $629.99)

The Dyson V11 uses a Motorbar cleaner head to detangle hair and help prevent buildup. An LCD screen shows real-time battery and power modes, and the vacuum is currently $180 off.

eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop: $499.99 (Orig. $799.99)

The eufy X10 Pro Omni vacuum and mop cleans floors with little hands-on effort. It reaches under furniture and scrubs away stains and stuck-on messes. The vacuum also maps multiple rooms with AI laser navigation and lets you set no-go zones through the app.

Appliance deals

Upgrade your home appliances while saving hundreds of dollars on top brands.

GE electric convection range: $979.99 (Orig. $1,484.99)

GE's slide-in convection range lets you air fry, reheat leftovers and connect to Wi-Fi in one sleek appliance. With the SmartHQ app, you can control the oven remotely and use no-preheat settings to crisp food faster. A low-heat warming zone keeps dishes ready while you finish the rest of your meal.

GE Smart side-by-side refrigerator: $1,799.99 (Orig. $2,069.99)

Save $270 on this GE smart fridge during Best Buy's Fourth of July sale. It has an extra-large storage capacity and adjustable door bins, letting you customize the interior to suit your needs. The in-door ice maker gives you ready access to cold drinks.

Costway portable air conditioner: $229.99 (Orig. $439.99)

This Costway portable AC cools rooms up to 350 square feet without the installation hassle of a window unit. It also doubles as a fan and dehumidifier, and the included window kit gets you up and running in minutes. Pick one up before the season's first heat wave hits.

Ninja SLUSHi frozen drink maker: $299.99 (Orig. $349.99)

This Ninja SLUSHi will elevate your summer cookouts with frozen drinks for a crowd from its 88-ounce reservoir. Five preset programs cover slushies, frozen juice, frozen cocktails, frappés and milkshakes — no ice required.

Lawn care deals

Find markdowns on mowers, trimmers and other outdoor equipment.

Greenworks 80v self-propelled lawn mower: $584.99 (Orig. $699.99)

Skip the gas station with the Greenworks 80V self-propelled mower, which delivers plenty of power for medium-sized yards. The 21-inch deck mulches, bags and handles side discharge, while the 4.0Ah battery and charger come included. It's marked down by $115.

Raised metal garden bed: $34.99 (Orig. $54.99)

Vegetables, herbs and flowers can all grow in this oval planter without the weight or splintering of wood. An open drainage base helps minimize water and salt buildup. At $30 right now, it's an affordable item for starting a garden on a patio or in a backyard.

Greenworks string trimmer: $219.99 (Orig. $299.99)

Greenworks' battery-powered trimmer weighs just 11 pounds — light enough for most users. It runs on a battery but matches the performance of a gas-powered option. A full spool can trim between 0.5 and 0.75 acres, while the trigger lets you instantly adjust cutting speed.

Cordless mini chainsaw: $59.99 (Orig. $92.99)

This compact cordless chainsaw handles light yard work, like branch and limb trimming, without the weight of a larger tool. It comes with two rechargeable batteries, extra chains and a convenient storage case. For basic spring and summer cleanup, this is a solid budget choice.

Cordless portable pressure washer: $37.99 (Orig. $69.99)

With 26-bar pressure and two rechargeable batteries, this washer handles smaller rinse jobs with ease. The cordless setup means you won't have to drag out a hose, either.

Smartwatch deals

Whether you're looking for a new fitness accessory or want to track your health goals, a smartwatch helps.

Amazfit Balance 2 XT Smartwatch: $149.99 (Orig. $199.99)

Now $50 off, the Amazfit Balance is a strong entry-level smartwatch. It offers an impressive 21-day battery life and a vibrant display that's easy to read, even in the bright sun. With more than 170 sports modes, you can track your different workouts.

Google Pixel Watch 4: $362 (Orig. $399.99)

The Pixel Watch 4 tracks your heart rate, sleep and workouts using AI-powered technology. The 45mm smartwatch has a display that's 50% brighter than the previous model and a battery life of up to 30 hours.

TV and accessories deals

Smart TVs are also on sale at Best Buy this week.

Toshiba 75-inch C350 4K TV: $429.99 (Orig. $729.99)

For sharper streaming at a decent price, check out this deal on Toshiba's 75-inch TV. It delivers 4K resolution with Dolby Vision HDR and built-in Fire TV for easy access to apps. AI upscaling enhances Full HD content to near 4K picture quality.

LG 55-inch B5 OLED 4K TV: $799.99 (Orig. $999.99)

Now $200 off, the LG B5 OLED brings rich picture quality and seamless streaming to a compact 55-inch frame. Self-lit pixels create deep blacks and rich color, while a 120Hz refresh rate keeps weekend sports and gaming smooth.

Insignia 65-inch Class F50 Series 4K TV: $269.99 (Orig. $449.99)

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PGA star Sahith Theegala's fiancée feuds with SportsCenter host over 'uncomfortable' interaction

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:09:04 -0400

We've got drama between PGA Tour star Sahith Theegala's fiancée, Juju Chan, and ESPN SportCenter anchor, Gary Striewski.

Whew. What a way to start July. You never know where this job's gonna take you. Head on a swivel at all times!

The beef stemmed from an incident last weekend during the Travelers Championship. Striewski saw Chan at a local coffee shop, and recognized her from her very-active social media account.

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Chan has 47,000 followers on Instagram, another 69,000 on TikTok, and posts often.

Anyway, according to Striewski, the SportsCenter host sat next to Chan while Theegala was ordering the coffees, and simply whispered to her, "Has anyone spotted you yet?"

She responded, tersely, by saying, "I guess now."

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There are two sides to every story, of course

"That was weird," he said of the interaction. "Again, I understand, people want to be left alone, people don't want to be bothered. But, if you are a person that outwardly lives your life on social media, and somebody recognizes you on social media ... it was weird."

So, that's one side of this story. Obviously, Chan responded with her side, which is starkly different. She called Striewski "extremely unprofessional," and said he was painting a false narrative with his version of the events.

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"I was uncomfortable with the comment, but I was also trying to laugh it off," she said in a TikTok. "The interaction that he's explaining did not happen the way he's saying it did. To me, what he said was weird. I responded light-heartedly and laughed as I said, 'I guess now.'

"That was the end of the conversation. It was a three-second interaction. I think it's extremely unprofessional, given the line of work that he's in, to bring this three-second interaction to the internet and to encourage people to hate on me."

So, where do we stand on this? For starters, the whole thing is silly. We're beefing over coffee shop interactions now?

Lordy, do we need football back in the worst possible way. This is true "Dog Days of Summer" stuff right here. We're digging deep into our bag of tricks to create content today. Sometimes, you're forced to just play the hand you've been dealt. Oh, well.

That being said ... I'm gonna side with Chan here. And I actually like Gary Striewski, dating back to his time as NESN's Red Sox reporter. He's also pretty good on the 8 a.m. SportsCenter in the fall, which leads right into College GameDay.

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But, this was a weird thing to say to someone. Let's just call it as it is. Weird. Odd. Sort of ... sad?

Even weirder to run to TikTok to make a video about it. It's high school stuff. Kid stuff. Let's be adults, please. For once.

"That guy should have never put you in a position like this," Theegala commented on Chan's post. "I love you so much and I’m incredibly proud of how you’ve handled it my queen. I see how kind and caring you are to all that interact with you and the people close to us know your real, incredible self."

And that concludes the silly summer story of the day.

Fifty-eight days till college football season.

Wayfair's Fourth of July sale is here: Up to 82% off grills, outdoor furniture and more

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:51:03 -0400

Wayfair is getting ahead of America 250 by offering up to 70% off right now on home, outdoor and sleep essentials, including patio furniture, grills and mattresses. A few standout deals from the Fourth of July Clearance Sale include a set of four Adirondack chairs discounted by $556, a FOX reader-loved wicker patio set for 70% off and nearly half off on a memory foam mattress. Shop the sale before it ends on July 6.

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SEE IT: Pennsylvania Democrats boot GOP lawmaker from House floor over patriotic America 250 suit

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:03:25 -0400

A Republican lawmaker was booted from Pennsylvania’s Democrat-controlled State House chamber over his choice of patriotic attire celebrating the U.S. founding 250 years ago this week in the commonwealth.

The dispute comes as Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial and as the Trump administration showcases the Great American State Fair while the Shapiro administration features America250PA concerts and fairs from Pittsburgh to Wilkes-Barre.

America’s most prominent swing state has long enjoyed closely-divided government, with Gov. Josh Shapiro controlling the executive, Democrats holding a one-seat House majority and Republicans holding a four-seat Senate majority – which has led to dustups like that involving state Rep. Eric Davanzo this week.

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Davanzo, who represents a swath of Westmoreland County between Pittsburgh and Greensburg, said he was shocked by the reaction of House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Southwest Philadelphia, when he came to Tuesday’s session sporting a red, white and blue suit and tie.

Davanzo told Fox News Digital he walked around the chamber greeting colleagues and eventually stopped to chat with House Minority Whip Timothy O’Neal, R-Washington.

"We were talking, I turned around when a House photographer got a picture… and the next thing I know Whip O’Neal is gone."

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"He comes back a few minutes later and he says, ‘hey, you're not going to like this,’" Davanzo said, going on to recount that McClinton informed minority leadership that his attire was inappropriate.

"I’m like, ‘what? You’ve got to be kidding,’" Davanzo said, before learning McClinton wanted him off the House floor.

Davanzo initially decided to stay on the floor despite Democratic leaders' wishes until a House security guard informed him McClinton was demanding he either remove his suit jacket or leave.

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"Instead of taking my jacket off, I walked off the House Floor," he said.

Davanzo said that while it was clear McClinton objected to his America 250-themed suit, some Democratic lawmakers came up to him afterward in the Capitol and said they did not agree with his ejection.

One Philadelphia Democrat, Rep. Jordan Davis of Gray's Ferry, had remarked to Davanzo the suit was "a very colorful jacket the representative is wearing today. Very patriotic, I see, my friend."

Davanzo said House leadership had previously endorsed thematic attire in the chamber.

"They were asked to dress in pride colors because they were going to do a House photo on the floor," Davanzo told Fox News Digital, noting June is Pride Month. "That's OK. We can take our photos for pride but we can't show up as a patriot and take a photo or even get on the House floor apparently," Davanzo said. He then read from a statement from McClinton about Pride Month and how it encourages people to be "authentic" and "love freely."

"You're only able to love freely because the brave men and women died for this flag," Davanzo said.

"They died for our country. This is complete hypocrisy. You're allowed to wear tennis shoes on the floor. You're allow to wear top hats. You can wear camo-jackets. Everything across the board, but don't show up with a patriotic outfit on because you're going to be asked to leave."

He noted that the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago Saturday about 250 miles east of his district in Philadelphia and that he is also a "Bicentennial Baby," born in 1976 and celebrating his 50th birthday this year.

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Davanzo also leads the America First Caucus in the State House, which he said focuses on efforts like onshoring manufacturing in the increasingly postindustrial Keystone State and providing for an "automatic death penalty" for illegal immigrants convicted of murdering Pennsylvanians.

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"I introduced bills that we would give $250 checks out to every family household in Pennsylvania so that we can celebrate America [250]. This is what I stand for, this is what believe in. I'm just representing my folks back home of who I am," he said.

"This is a big celebration coming up. I want to be patriotic, why not? What is so wrong with what I have on?" said Davanzo, who wore the very same suit during his interview.

Fox News Digital reached out to McClinton for comment.

Fox News Digital's Hannah Brennan contributed to this report.

‘Libelous’ NYT report tying Trump family to government-backed deal sparks legal demand

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:48:29 -0400

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump Organization is demanding the New York Times retract a story it calls 'libelous' and claims was deliberately crafted to suggest financial impropriety by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, according to a legal letter obtained by Fox News Digital.

The letter stems from a Times story published this week titled "Trump Cut a Billion-Dollar Mining Deal. His Sons Stand to Profit," which ties the elder Trump brothers and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's sons to a tungsten deal secured by President Donald Trump with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in September 2025.

"Your June 28 article is deeply misleading and appears deliberately crafted to create the false impression that Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump were involved in, or sought to influence, the decision to award the Kazakhstan tungsten mine project to an affiliate of Cove Capital," Trump Organization attorney Alan Garten writes in a letter to The Times.

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The letter is addressed to The Times' editor-in-chief Joseph Kahn, along with the authors of the story, Eric Lipton and Paul Sonne.

"As your own reporting and interviews with those involved all clearly demonstrate, that implication is demonstrably false," the letter continues.

A spokesperson for The New York Times defended its reporting and addressed the letter by telling Fox News Digital: "The Trump Organization does not deny the main point of our story: That Eric and Donald Jr. have profited from the U.S.-Kazakh tungsten mining agreement."

"The letter mainly disputes whether the article gave enough prominence to the fact that the brothers were indirect and passive investors — a point that is clearly set out in the story," NYT's Executive Director of Media Relations Charlie Stadtlander added in the statement.

Tungsten is a mineral used by the United States to develop military equipment, including missiles and fighter jets. Currently, China, Russia and North Korea have a stranglehold on the resource, and the Trump administration has made it a strategic priority to secure a pipeline to obtain the mineral.

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Kazakhstan is rich in tungsten, and from the outset of his second term in office, Trump sought to make a deal with the Central Asian country to tap into its tungsten supply — even as his own tariff policies have caused price surges and bottlenecks for the import of this metal.

That makings of a deal culminated in a September 2025 meeting at the St. Regis Hotel in New York, where Lutnick hosted Tokayev. Trump joined by phone, and the parties came to a verbal agreement for the United States to procure tungsten, according to The Times. The letters of interest from U.S. government financing agencies was officially inked in November.

The Times’ report stems from the Trump brothers' relationship to an investment firm called Dominari Securities. The brothers invest in some deals made by Dominari and they have a minority share in its parent company, Dominari Holdings Inc.

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A source familiar with the matter explained the details of how the Trump brothers became passive investors in the tungsten mining operation.

An investment fund by Dominari Securities invested in a publicly traded construction company called Skyline Builders in August 2025.

After the verbal September 2025 agreement, Skyline approached Cove Capital, the company that invested in the tungsten mining project, and solicited a merger that would allow Cove Capital affiliate Cove Kaz to go public, the source detailed. The project has been backed by letters of interest from U.S. government financing agencies totaling up to $1.6 billion.

At no point, the source reiterated, did the brothers have any influence over the decision to award the mining contract to Kaz Resources.

This is echoed in the letter to the Times, where it states: "Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump had absolutely no involvement in the award of the Kazakhstan project."

Furthermore, Cove Capital was not introduced to Skyline Builders until about one month after the September 2025 verbal agreement, according to the legal letter and third-party communications obtained by Fox News Digital.

Those communications also reveal that Cove Capital leadership never spoke to either of the Trump brothers about the financing support before it was executed.

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"Don and Eric exercise no control over either company, played no role in and no knowledge of Cove Capital’s pursuit of the Kazakhstan project, participated in no negotiations relating to the project, and never even discussed the Kazakhstan project with anyone at Skyline, Cove Capital or any of their respective affiliates," the Trump Organization letter to The Times says.

"Their connection to Cove Capital is therefore remote, indirect and highly attenuated."

The letter accuses The Times of intentionally misleading readers before it revealed the tenuous relationship between the brothers and the tungsten mining project.

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"Indeed, in a message to my clients sent prior to publication of the story, your team expressly acknowledged that Don and Eric were not 'actively a part of this deal,'" the letter says.

"Based upon the foregoing, we demand that The New York Times promptly retract or prominently correct the false and misleading impression created by the article and ensure that any future reporting accurately reflects the undisputed facts, including that Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump had no operational role in any of the entities involved, no involvement whatsoever in the Kazakhstan project or its negotiations, and, as a matter of indisputable chronology, could not have influenced the award of the project."

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The letter ends by expressly reserving all rights and remedies to solve the problem, including potential legal action.

The Trump Organization sounded off on The New York Times in a statement to Fox News Digital, calling the insinuation that the Trump brothers had involvement in the tungsten deal to Cove Capital "categorically false, misleading and libelous."

The statement addresses the timeline of events and reiterates that the Trump brothers had no control over Cove Capital, its affiliates or Skyline Builders.

"Of course, all of these facts are readily ascertainable and could have easily been verified had anyone from the New York Times or any other publication that republished this supposed story performed even the slightest amount of due diligence before proceeding with such reckless and unfounded assertions," the statement said.

The White House also weighed in.

"The only special interest guiding the Trump administration’s decision-making is the best interest of the American people," said White House spokesman Kush Desai said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Securing and reshoring America’s critical supply chains has been a top priority for President Trump, and Secretary Lutnick along with the rest of the Administration continue to take historic action to safeguard America’s national and economic security."

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The Commerce Department did not return a request for comment on the deal or allegations that Lutnick's two sons improperly benefited from the agreement.

FIFA rules leave Team USA no recourse after Folarin Balogun's controversial red card

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:38:28 -0400

The United States men's national team earned arguably its biggest victory in recent history, but it came at quite a cost.

In the midst of its 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday night, Folarin Balogun, the team's leading goal scorer in this World Cup, who found the back of the net in the first half, was handed a controversial red card.

In going for a loose ball, Balogun and an opponent got incidentally tangled up to the point where Balogun stepped on the opponent's ankle, causing it to roll awkwardly. The video assistant referee (VAR) ordered the play to be looked at, and Balogun's transgressions were deemed "serious" enough for the red card.

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The red card meant that not only was Balogun ejected from the game and the USA was forced to play the rest of the match with 10 people, but Balogun will also miss the team's Round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday.

Almost immediately, the outcry over the red card was extreme, and fans were hoping for some sort of appeal process to take place, but it does not exist.

Article 9.6 of the 2026 World Cup regulations reads, "No protests may be made about the referee’s decisions regarding facts connected with play. Such decisions are final and not subject to appeal, unless otherwise stipulated in the FIFA Disciplinary Code."

"If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution), they will automatically be suspended from their team’s subsequent match," Article 10.5 states.

In fact, punishments can only increase. For example, Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was suspended for five games after breaking the leg of Canada's Ismaël Koné. While it's unlikely in Balogun's case, it actually isn't off the table.

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There are many different opinions out there as to whether VAR was applied to the situation properly, but unfortunately for the United States, it can simply be used to determine whether a red card should be given out. And ultimately, after looking at the footage, the decision is up to the head referee, although the referee can receive input from the video assistant referee and/or other officials.

The International Football Association Board states that slow-motion replay should generally be avoided in VAR, but it could be used to determine "facts, e.g. position of offence/player, point of contact for physical offences and handball, ball out of play (including goal/no goal); normal speed should be used for the ‘intensity’ of an offence or to decide if it was a handball offence." So, this incident may fall under the "physical offences" portion of that bylaw.

And ultimately, according to the IFAB, "Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force or endangers the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play."

So, despite it not looking like Balogun had any ill intent, it is the unfortunate, unlucky hand the USMNT has been dealt. The United States will have no choice but to find a replacement for someone who has probably been in its best player in what is now perhaps the most important game in United States soccer history.

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The United States is favored ever so slightly to defeat Belgium on Monday night in Seattle, but the odds undoubtedly have taken a hit.

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Six Flags mystery coaster already dominates skyline, with more record-breaking height to come

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:30:47 -0400

A towering new roller coaster currently under construction at Six Flags Great Adventure has officially become the tallest structure at the New Jersey theme park, with more height still to come.

Six Flags Great Adventure confirmed to Fox News Digital that the attraction, currently known as Project Purple, has climbed to more than 320 feet as construction continues ahead of its planned 2027 debut.

"We're excited about the progress being made on what is currently known as Project Purple," a park spokesperson told Fox News Digital.

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"To date, the structure has climbed to more than 320 feet tall and continues to rise, already making it the tallest structure at Six Flags Great Adventure. Once complete, it will rank among the tallest roller coasters in the world."

Construction remains on schedule, according to the park, with crews continuing vertical work on the bright purple coaster, which is already visible from miles away.

While Six Flags has not yet revealed the attraction's official name or full ride statistics, the park confirmed it will feature "multiple launches and an innovative ride experience unlike anything else in North America."

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Construction is expected to continue throughout 2026 before the coaster undergoes several months of testing ahead of its planned 2027 opening, reports noted.

Project Purple is being built about two years after the demolition of Kingda Ka, the park's iconic launch coaster that stood 456 feet tall before it was removed in early 2025.

Although Kingda Ka is gone, Six Flags indicated the new attraction is designed to deliver a similarly thrilling experience while introducing several ride elements not currently found elsewhere in North America, according to reports.

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The project has generated growing excitement among roller coaster enthusiasts online as more of the structure takes shape.

"The scale of this ride didn't strike me until I saw it from the ground," one Reddit user wrote in the online forum. "The support structure is so much bigger than I realized."

Others said public opinion appears to be shifting as construction progresses.

"Kinda funny to see the transition from hatred to excitement about this ride," another commenter wrote.

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"It's hard to deny how awesome this looks," another Reddit user commented. "I hope they do something truly bonkers at the top."

This week's best sales: Fourth of July deals on Greenworks, Blackstone and more

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:22:30 -0400

Retailers and brands are kicking off Fourth of July sales with discounts on everything from an $8 sports bra to $100 off a Made In grill and 82% off Wayfair microfiber sheets. Many of these deals end immediately after the holiday weekend, so shop now before prices go back up.

Best-selling deals worth shopping this week

From tools to summer travel essentials, these shopper-favorite picks are all on sale.

Wayfair Basics microfiber sheet set (82% off)

Grab these lightweight, breathable sheets from Wayfair for less than $25, their lowest price to date. Made from brushed microfiber, they're perfect for year-round use, with a wrinkle-resistant finish that keeps them looking crisp and neat.

Seamless sports bra (80% off)

This stretchy, wireless sports bra offers all-day comfort and freedom of movement. The wide straps provide the right amount of support, and it's currently available for just $8.

DeWalt 20V MAX cordless drill (45% off)

Save $80 on this DeWalt cordless drill set for all your seasonal home projects. It comes with an LED work light, and both pros and DIYers love this drill for its compact build and dependable torque.

Skechers Waterproof Go Walk Flex slip-ins (44% off)

These Skechers combine a step-in design with a water-resistant outsole, and they're now down to $62. Wear them almost anywhere, from long restaurant shifts and health care settings to evening walks.

Embroidered America 250 hat (42% off)

This America 250 cap is a FOX reader favorite and has patriotic design elements that make it stand out. The front is embroidered with symbols of American heritage, such as the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty and a bald eagle.

Caraway cookware set: $425 (37% off)

This includes a 12-set of nonstick ceramic cookware with complimentary storage containers. The set has ergonomic handles for easy use and the pans are clean – free of PTFE, PFOA and PFAS.

YETI Rambler 42-ounce tumbler (30% off)

The YETI Rambler tumbler keeps drinks cold all day and has a coating that doesn't peel or crack. Made of durable stainless steel, it also fits in most cup holders.

Deals we love

Don't miss these standout deals, from classic polo to a major iPhone discount.

Tecovas Men's Pearl Snap polo shirt: $29 (Orig. $65)

Tecovas' soft cotton polo uses Western pearl snap closures and a reinforced collar that helps keep its shape over time. Its versatile length lets you wear it tucked or untucked, making it easy to transition from the office to date night.

Greenworks cordless hedge trimmer: $189.99 (Orig. $249)

At $60 off, this Greenworks cordless hedge trimmer cuts through branches up to an inch thick without an extension cord. The included 2Ah battery and charger get you working right out of the box.

Blackstone 22-inch tabletop griddle with hood: Free with Good Chop order

Blackstone's tabletop griddle preheats quickly, so you can begin cooking sooner. For a limited time, you can get one free after your third Good Chop meat delivery order. The Omnivore Griddle Plate provides even heat, while the rear grease management system makes cleanup simple.

Petlibro Granary 2 Vision: $170.99 (Orig. $189.99)

This Petlibro automatic feeder has a Smart Refill Mode designed to help keep your furry companions satisfied. An AI camera can recognize which pet is eating, while it automatically logs meals and tracks appetite insights for the right profile. Get 10% off your order when you use code GRANARY10.

iPhone 17 Pro: $1,000 off with an eligible trade-in

Verizon is taking up to $1,000 off the iPhone 17 Pro with an eligible trade-in and a new line. Plans start at $2.77 per month, making this one of the strongest carrier offers on the market right now. Apple's flagship smartphone rarely sees a markdown this steep.

SpotOn GPS dog fence: $899 (Orig. $999)

Set a virtual boundary of any shape with this SpotOn GPS dog fence, which replaces a traditional invisible fence by using a network of 151 satellites. No subscription is required, and it covers properties ranging from a third of an acre up to large rural lots. You can also create keep-out zones around spaces you don't want your dog to roam. Use promo code BESTGPS to get $50 off.

Deals ending soon

These limited-time deals won't last long — grab them now before they're gone.

Made In grill: $499 (Orig. $599)

The Made In Grill gives you fine-tuned heat control whether you're cooking at home or camping. Swap the removable stainless steel grate for a griddle (sold separately) to cook everything from pancakes to delicate fish, then clean up easily with the removable ashtray. Use promo code FOX100 through July 6 to save $100.

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-quart air fryer: $99.99 (Orig. $159.99)

This Instant Pot Vortex Plus does more than just air fry; it also roasts, broils, bakes, reheats and dehydrates. Its clear viewing window lets you check your food without opening the basket. EvenCrisp technology gives you golden, crispy results with less oil than traditional deep-frying.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic portable power station: $439 (Orig. $599)

The EcoFlow Delta 3 can power high-demand appliances and tools, and it charges from 0 to 80% in just 45 minutes using its AC charging. It runs quietly and is lightweight enough to move when needed. Three AC outlets and three USB ports provide up to 2,600 watts of power.

SharkChillPill 3-in-1 Cooling System: $129.99 (Orig. $149.99)

Beat the heat with a Shark personal fan that can be worn, attached or twisted into a hands-free tabletop mode. Press the cryo plate on yourself for instant relief, dropping skin temperature up to 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Evaporative mist also cools skin without soaking clothes or surfaces.

REI Co-op Swiftland long-sleeve running T-shirt: $36.93 (Orig. $49.95)

The REI Co-op Swiftland long-sleeve tee works well for long trail runs and everyday errands. It's made with SwiftTex fabric that's light, cool and quick-drying. Underarm gussets and flat seams keep the shirt comfortable while minimizing chafing.

Fourth of July sale deals

Retailers like Wayfair and Lamson are offering specific seasonal deals.

Harry & David Simple Chocolate Celebrate Summer basket: $71.99 (Orig. $89.99)

Upgrade your summer desserts with this summer chocolate basket from Harry & David. This basket has everything from sea salt caramels and lemon drops to dipped pretzels and cookies.

Foldable Adirondack chair: $113.99 (Orig. $269)

This Adirondack chair is ideal for solo lounging, with its wide armrests that keep drinks, snacks and books within reach — and it's currently 55% off during Wayfair's Fourth of July Clearance Sale. When not in use, the chair folds for convenient storage during the off-season or while mowing the lawn.

Lamson chef's slotted fish turner: $24.99 (Orig. $49.99)

Lamson has crafted knives and cooking utensils since 1837, and its slotted fish turner is a classic for a reason. The thin, stainless steel blade slides well under delicate foods like fish, while the slotted construction helps drain excess liquid.

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Best sales from FOX News Deals-favorite brands

Wayfair: Take up to 70% off patio furniture, outdoor decor and more during its Fourth of July Clearance sale

adidas: Save up to 50% off the brand's recently-restocked sale selection

Brilliant Earth: Receive a lab diamond tennis bracelet with a purchase over $1,000 using code TENNIS

Caraway: Save up to 15% with code SAVINGS during the limited time Fourth of July sale

DSW: Take an extra 10% off clearance styles with promo code FANTASTIC

Hill House: Get an extra 20% off select styles during the Semi-Annual Sale, with the discount applied at checkout

Skechers: Buy one, get one 50% off, or get 15% off sale styles with code SALE15

Sur La Table: Take up to 55% off cookware, small appliances and more during the Secret Sale

Bose: Save up to 50% off headphones, earbuds and more audio gear during the Summer Flash Sale

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WATCH: Nationwide transgender sports law is next step after Supreme Court win, GOP senator says

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:20:34 -0400

Fresh off a U.S. Supreme Court victory for states restricting transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., is calling on Congress to take the next step by making those protections the law nationwide.

Justice, who signed West Virginia's "Save Women's Sports Act" as governor, said the ruling vindicates the state's approach after years of legal challenges and proves West Virginia "had it right all along."

"To be perfectly honest, it makes me super proud of West Virginia," Justice said in an interview Tuesday. "I'm prejudiced, you know, toward West Virginia, that's for sure. But it makes me proud that the people of West Virginia had it right."

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The Supreme Court's twin rulings in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox uphold laws in West Virginia and Idaho restricting participation in girls' and women's sports based on biological sex, reinforcing similar laws already on the books in 27 other states.

West Virginia became one of the first states to enact legislation restricting transgender participation in girls' and women's athletics when Justice signed House Bill 3293 in April 2021.

The law requires athletic teams designated for females at public schools and colleges to be based on biological sex. The measure was immediately challenged in court, leading to years of litigation before reaching the Supreme Court.

Justice said he and his administration were willing to take political and legal risks to advance the legislation.

"I'm a coach and I've been a coach forever and I coach women and girls and have done that forever," Justice said. "I see how hard they compete, how hard they try, how valuable Title IX is. I see their dreams being extinguished. And from my standpoint, from my heart, I've been all in from day one."

Although the Supreme Court upheld the laws in West Virginia and Idaho, it did not create a nationwide standard, leaving states to determine their own policies and setting the stage for Justice's push for federal legislation.

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"There's still more that needs to come," Justice told Fox News Digital. "This needs to be national."

Justice's call for a nationwide law comes as the Trump administration has battled Democratic-led states such as California and Maine over policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' and women's sports. President Donald Trump has clashed with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills over the state's transgender athlete policy and has sued California over similar rules, arguing both states are violating Title IX protections for women and girls.

While Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he does not believe it's fair for transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, California Attorney General Rob Bonta is defending the state's policy in court against the Trump administration's lawsuit.

"The Supreme Court’s decision does not affect California’s laws. The state remains committed to ensuring every Californian, including the LGBTQ community, is met with dignity and respect," a spokesperson for Newsom's office told Fox News Digital.

The Trump administration's lawsuits with both states are still ongoing.

Since taking office in January, Justice has pushed to make West Virginia's policy the national standard by cosponsoring Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, or S.9. But the bill failed to advance in March 2025 after falling short of the 60 votes needed in the Senate.

Justice indicated Tuesday he will continue supporting legislation to protect women's sports for all girls and women across the country.

"As soon as I was sworn in as Senator I got to work on protecting women's sports," Justice said in a statement. "Our girls deserve somebody willing to stand up and fight for them. That's why I proudly cosponsored Senator Tuberville's S.9 and pushed the NCAA for answers about protecting women's locker rooms. At the end of the day, this isn't complicated. It's just common sense. Let's protect our female athletes, keep women's sports for women, and do what's right."

In the meantime, Justice extended the invitation for families to move to his state, where "commonsense" is practiced.

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"Come to West Virginia and Idaho," Justice said. "For God's sakes, what in the world do you want to be in California for? Because the reason is just right out the window in California, It makes no sense at all. Logic doesn't matter. But in West Virginia, you'll find a lot of good stuff."

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Justice said the debate ultimately comes down to protecting opportunities for female athletes.

"For five years, we've been on this journey and there's been a lot of beautiful, athletic girls and women that have been trying as hard as they can and people have, in many situations, turned their backs on them," Justice told Fox News Digital. "We waited five years too long, and for those that fell through the cracks in those five years, we should all apologize, but we should celebrate today."

Aaron Tippin says patriotism is 'very strong in America' ahead of Fort Campbell 4th of July show

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:48 -0400

Country star Aaron Tippin is honoring military families ahead of America's historic 250th birthday.

During an interview with Fox News Digital, Tippin — who is hosting an Independence Day celebration in honor of America’s 250th birthday in Fort Campbell, Kentucky — took a moment to speak about the toll that serving in the military has on the families who stay back home.

"I wish they understood more about the sacrifice that the family makes. They don't get deployed. And man, they're just home wringing their hands, thinking about somebody who's out committed to the freedom of this nation and just praying to God that they come home safe," he began.

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Tippin continued, "I think that's something that needs a lot of respect and a lot of attention."

The artist shared that he has military service members come up to him after his shows quite often.

"It happens every single night. I mean, I'll be in the autograph line signing autographs and somebody comes up to me and says, 'Hey, Aaron, pulls out a picture, says, last time I saw you, we were in Afghanistan. We were in Iraq.' Or, you know, it goes all the way back to the Bob Hope days with him to Saudi Arabia to entertain the troops in the Persian Gulf," he began.

WATCH: Aaron Tippin wished more Americans understood the 'sacrifice' military families make

"So every single of my career, I hook up with somebody that I saw on the battlefield. So. It's always rewarding to see them home and safe and give them a big hug and thank them one more time," Tippin continued.

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For this Fourth of July celebration, Tippin will be honoring Charlie Daniels during an Independence Day celebration in Kentucky. During the celebration, a state-of-the art-Charlie Daniels hologram will be displayed.

"I can't believe I got the chance to be on this. Of course, it's supporting one of my heroes in the music biz and in life, Charlie Daniels, the legend of Charlie Daniels," Tippin began.

"He was just an awesome guy. I'm proud to say, you know, me and him kind of had the same plan of entertaining the troops, going down range on the battlefield and entertaining our guys and gals," he continued. "He did a lot of that. I did a lot of that with the same lady that would take him down range Judy Seals of Stars for Stripes. And so it's a great pleasure for me to be once again supporting the military."

WATCH: Aaron Tippin talks hosting an Independence Day celebration honoring Charlie Daniels

Tippin has always been outspoken about patriotism. Speaking to Fox News Digital, he explained that his father instilled those values in him at a young age.

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"Well, I first started in country music, and my dad made me a patriot. My dad was an Air Force flight instructor when I was born, and he believed in the military and their service," he shared. "That's kind of where I got it. My career kicked off and got me on the Bob Hope show Christmas in 1990, entertaining the troops, a little song called 'You Got To Stand For Something,' so that's where it started with me."

Tippin explained that patriotism was strong "in those days," adding that the 9/11 terrorist attacks renewed patriotism in America, according to the country star.

"At the time, we had a song called, 'Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly,' and I think that, right now, I'll take it today, I think patriotism is very strong in America, and boy, I'm just proud to speak on it," Tippin concluded.

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Empire State Building security under scrutiny after climbers' stunt, tourist reveals possible access point

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:54:05 -0400

A New York City tourist said she watched a daredevil couple slip through what appeared to be a restricted access point at the Empire State Building moments before they climbed the landmark's 1,454-foot antenna, prompting questions about security after the pair staged a high-altitude marriage proposal and were arrested.

Julie Morris told WABC-TV she was on the building's 102nd-floor observation deck Wednesday when she saw two people pass through a mesh gate into what appeared to be a restricted area leading toward the antenna.

"Well, I was on the top, the very top, along come these two people. Opened the mesh. Assumed they worked there and nobody stopped them," Morris said.

Authorities identified the climbers as Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, a Russian couple known for scaling skyscrapers and other towering structures around the world. The pair gained international attention in the 2024 Netflix documentary, "Skywalkers: A Love Story," which follows their unauthorized rooftop climbs.

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The couple climbed the Empire State Building's iconic transmitter, unfurled a banner reading, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace," then embraced before Kuznetsov got down on one knee and proposed.

After she said yes, Nikolau admired the ring before the couple continued climbing down the spire, where officers with the NYPD Emergency Service Unit met them and took them into custody.

Police arrested the pair on charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, criminal tampering, possession of burglar's tools, disorderly conduct and other offenses.

Police are reviewing surveillance footage and believe the pair entered the antenna through a locked maintenance hatch on the 102nd-floor observation deck after apparently watching staff movements, WABC reported. Detectives are also investigating how the hatch was opened.

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The Empire State Building did not answer questions about how the climbers reached the antenna or whether they had any interactions with security personnel before accessing the restricted area.

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In a statement, building management said the climb was "unauthorized" and insisted there was "at no time danger to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests." Management added that the observation deck "does offer a practical way for the most memorable marriage proposals."

The stunt briefly disrupted visits to the landmark, with some tourists evacuated from observation decks while police responded.

"At first, it was kind of like comical and seemed a little bit wild and crazy," witness Laura Staub told the local station. "And then I'll be honest, once you're out on the observation deck, I was like, I feel like we shouldn't be out here. It didn't really seem like super safe."

News helicopter footage showed the couple, dressed in black and without visible safety tethers, balancing on a narrow ledge atop the antenna before climbing back down through the latticework of the spire. NYPD bodycam footage later showed officers greeting the pair inside the structure before escorting them to safety.

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Nikolau later posted images of the proposal and ring on social media.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

China-linked green group training US judges draws fresh heat as foreign ties fuel pressure at home

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:53:37 -0400

A national security group is urging Congress to investigate a prominent environmental-law nonprofit over past partnerships and programming ties with Chinese government-linked organizations, according to a report sent to lawmakers on Tuesday by State Armor, a national security organization.

The Environmental Law Institute, or ELI, has trained more than 2,000 American judges on environmental law through its Climate Judiciary Project since 2018, according to its website. During its decades of China-related work, the organization cultivated relationships with entities the report described as Chinese government-affiliated, CCP-linked or tied to China’s military research ecosystem, according to State Armor.

"Across three decades of engagement, ELI’s work has uniformly advanced Chinese strategic and national security interests while undermining American national security by constraining domestic energy producers and industrial expansion and simultaneously pushing America toward dependence upon energy sources dominated by the PRC," a letter addressed to congressional leadership attached to the report reads.

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State Armor, a national security organization focused on state-level policy responses to foreign threats, is raising concerns that the ties could have domestic implications.

The organization is run by Michael Lucci, a lobbyist, and keeps its donors private to shield them from being targeted by the Chinese government. Lucci said in an April 2025 Wall Street Journal profile that his group refuses funding from corporate and foreign sources to avoid perceptions of conflicting interests.

"The question is not whether judges should receive continuing education but rather whether any educational initiative funded, organized, or influenced by organizations with relationships with foreign entities, particularly a foreign adversary, could affect the perception or reality of judicial impartiality," the congressional letter reads.

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ELI, when asked about its ties to China, told Fox News Digital that its programming in China ceased in 2024 and rejected criticism that its work advanced Chinese government interests specifically.

"For over 50 years, ELI has worked to strengthen environmental protections in dozens of countries," an ELI spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Thursday. "Our programming in China concluded in 2024 but was no different than our typical work — sharing evidence-based best practices on environmental regulation, not advancing any government interests. The Climate Judiciary Project has not conducted any programming in China."

The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit was founded in 1969 and describes its mission as developing "innovative, just, and practical" environmental law and policy solutions across borders and sectors. ELI launched the Climate Judiciary Project in 2018, which is a judicial-education initiative focused on climate science, climate change and the ways climate science arises in the law.

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Though ELI says it has ceased its work in China, ELI has continued to advance China-related scholarship and partner with individuals linked to Chinese government ventures. Fox News Digital is not aware of any ELI programming that has taken place in China since 2024.

As recently as May, the nonprofit, through its journal, published an English-language paper written by two Chinese academics hailing from state-run universities detailing how China had made progress on environmental protection.

Then, in June, ELI hosted a Chinese legal scholar for a panel discussion with speakers from multiple other countries on global career pathways in environmental law. The scholar, who received training through an ELI fellowship in 2021, "participated in ministry-level projects on environmental legislation and policy of China," according to her biography on ELI’s website.

She also "managed internationally funded programs" to train Chinese "judges" and "environmental law enforcement officers," according to ELI.

ELI did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on the paper by the Chinese academics or the panel featuring the Chinese legal scholar.

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ELI discloses on its website that it has "worked to improve environmental rule of law, enforcement, and compliance in China" since the "mid-1990s" in light of "the critical role that China, and its 1.4 billion people, has in global environmental protection."

"ELI has worked to improve environmental rule of law, enforcement, and compliance in China in partnership with Chinese NGOs, universities, law firms, businesses, judges and environmental regulators," the organization's website reads. "ELI has held capacity-building workshops, high-level roundtables, seminars and panel discussions on Chinese policy issues, trained lawyers on environmental justice issues, and published articles and books on sustainability, environmental management, and constitutional environmental law in China."

State Armor argued that this kind of knowledge sharing ultimately benefited the Chinese government, to the detriment of the United States. State Armor urged lawmakers to examine the scope of ELI’s cooperation with Chinese entities and review the funding, curriculum development, expert selection and governance structure of its judicial education programs.

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"Under the banner of ‘improv[ing] environmental rule of law,’ ELI’s China Program provides technical assistance, capacity building, and legal training to Chinese NGOs, judges, and environmental regulators," the report reads.

While ELI has historically provided these services, Fox News Digital could not find evidence that ELI has provided any programming in China after 2024.

To support this assertion, State Armor cited public records showing that some of the organizations ELI worked with are tied to the Chinese Communist Party or the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

State Armor cited ELI’s own website, which states that the organization worked with the Policy Research Center for Environment and Economy (PRCEE), a think tank affiliated with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, to improve China’s environmental regulatory system.

State Armor argued that PRCEE’s affiliation with China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment and its stated policy-support role place it within China’s government environmental-policy apparatus.

In 2013, PRCEE worked on a report jointly published by the Chinese government and the United Nations Environment Programme dubbed "China’s Green Long March" — an apparent reference to the CCP’s famous 1934 "Long March" where it strategically retreated inland during the Chinese Civil War.

ELI also states on its website that its China International Business Dialogue on Environmental Governance (CIBDEG) working group provided "information and analysis to the Chinese government regarding environmental regulations in the United States and Europe as well as the concerns of multinational business."

"The working group is designed to facilitate and encourage dialogue between multinational businesses and Chinese environmental regulatory authorities regarding best practices in environmental regulation and performance by governments and industries," the group’s website reads.

ELI joined forces with the PRCEE, the Chinese law firm JunHe and the prestigious American law firm Latham & Watkins to launch CIBDEG in 2018. A press release from JunHe claimed that China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment was also involved in founding the working group.

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In addition to PRCEE and the CIBDEG, ELI has also worked with multiple universities that have been scrutinized by the United States government over their ties to China’s military.

ELI, for instance, "trained 265 environmental NGO workers, judges, prosecutors and attorneys from 26 provinces" at Tianjin University in 2018, only for the university to later land on the Commerce Department’s Entity List, an export-control list, over alleged trade-secret theft tied to military applications. ELI was not involved in the purported intellectual property theft.

ELI has drawn sustained scrutiny from Republican lawmakers and conservative activists over its China-related work, foreign partnerships and climate-focused judicial education programs. The critiques have been based on media reports alleging that ELI works closely with the Chinese government as well as with individuals linked to the CCP, not investigative findings produced by U.S. government bodies.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in particular has waged a prolonged campaign against ELI, alleging that the group has links to the Chinese government and that its operations materially harm the United States.

"We’re witnessing right now a systematic campaign against American energy. There is a coordinated assault by the radical left, backed and paid for by the Chinese Communist Party to seize control of our courts, to weaponize litigation against U.S. energy producers," Cruz said during a June 2025 hearing. "The judiciary itself is being quietly captured and brainwashed as left wing nonprofits host closed door trainings that indoctrinate judges to adopt the ideological goals of the climate lawfare machine."

"Perhaps the most insidious because it strikes at the very heart of the rule of law, judicial capture," the senator continued. "It is being carried out by one organization with near total control over climate-related judicial training, the Environmental Law Institute, and its Climate Judiciary Project … They claim to be science driven but what they are doing is ex parte indoctrination, pressuring judges to set aside the rule of law and rule instead according to a predetermined political narrative."

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In its letter to lawmakers, State Armor alleged that ELI promotes a policy agenda that disfavors American energy interests.

"The jurisprudential frameworks ELI promotes to American judges disproportionately favor regulatory constraints on U.S. domestic energy production, with no commensurate frameworks within China’s system," State Armor’s report reads. "Consciously or not, this is an instance of ELI pushing for American unilateral disarmament in energy security and industrial production."

FOX News Deals Newsletter: Celebrate America 250 and save on heatwave survival gear

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:11:38 -0400

Welcome to your weekly shopping guide, specifically curated by the FOX News Deals team

FOX News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our links.

America turns 250 tomorrow, and if you're celebrating with a backyard barbecue, parade or fireworks, this $14 commemorative hat is an easy way to show your patriotic spirit. Featuring an embroidered American flag, a bald eagle and the anniversary years, it's a fun keepsake for this once-in-a-generation milestone.

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Feeling patriotic? I know I am. Since I shop for a living, I rounded up the best veteran-owned and American-made brands to support, plus warm-weather essentials to help you beat the heat this holiday weekend. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor

Support veteran-owned businesses with everyday essentials like hot sauce, coffee and coolers.

Shop American-made favorites from brands including Tecovas, Lodge and John Deere.

Stay cool with insulated water bottles, portable shade chairs and wearable neck fans.

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Why we love it: At 82% off, this is one of the biggest discounts we've seen all week. These lightweight sheets are perfect for summer, come in more than 20 colors and have thousands of five-star reviews. Grab a few sets for your guest room, vacation home or to refresh your own bed for less. Find more deals here.

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This week, General Manager of Commerce, Erik Weigel, shares three products he recently bought and recommends.

Q: What's a product you bought that immediately solved a problem you had?
A: My kids play sports, so we have many games and tournaments over the summer. This cooler backpack holds drinks and snacks while walking from field to field.

Q: What's a summer staple you'd recommend?
A: We are a family of seven — five humans and two dogs — so we never have enough towels. I bought this set a while back, and they've held up well.

Q: What's on your Fourth of July shopping list?
A: I love to cook outside for my family year-round, so I’m eyeing a Blackstone griddle that I can make breakfast on.

Check out our "Add to Cart" series to see what our full team bought recently.

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Portable fire extinguisher ($11.96) — now 40% off: Stock up before your next backyard barbecue or fire pit gathering.

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Paige Spiranac has her golf content dialed in ahead of the Fourth of July, Megan Moroney's at the beach & meat

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:45:56 -0400

We laughed, we cried, and most importantly, we made it through another call to the bullpen in one piece. Joe will be back tomorrow. I'll be preparing for the Fourth of July weekend, but that doesn’t mean I'm mailing it in today.

This edition of Thursday Screencaps has Paige Spiranac and her golf content helping out with some of the prep work for the big holiday weekend. She has her golf content dialed in this summer.

Just when you think you've seen it all from the world's No. 1 golf influencer, she comes up with something new. The classics, like the slow-motion swing, will always be there, and she's never been afraid to pull those out when she needs to.

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That's the kind of content you have to pick your spots with. It can't be wall-to-wall slo-mo swings. Paige doesn’t need to be told this. She's always been a step or two ahead of everyone else cranking out golf content.

This summer has been no exception. She's been dialing it in and, a few weeks or so ago, she launched new content with other women in golf. The move might seem counterproductive to some, but being at the top has its advantages.

Paige has made it to the point where it's time to use what she's built to give back and use her platform to help out others. It's what you do when you really don't have any competition.

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Screencaps

- Phil S in Florida writes:

Hey Sean. Please pass along a you’re welcome to Mr. CF for me. Glad he enjoyed the Hank JR reference. I love making people smile, and I’m happy to know I did that for him. One thing I love about this daily article is that reader emails are included, both new and longtime readers, and I feel like I know some of these guys and would gladly have a beer or 2 with many of them. Honestly I’d probably get absolutely tanked with a few of them too. Thanks again for filling in for Joe and keeping up the good work. Have a great day, and if you have the chance, do something nice for a stranger, it might make their day.

thx

- Eric writes:

Thank you for not printing one word about the WNBA today.. it’s a clown show that deserves to be shunned.. it has no merit potential whatsoever.

Old theme parks

- Mark writes:

Sean,

While driving the RV back from Disney World in the 80s, we stopped at "Dogpatch" in Arkansas a theme park from Lil Abner cartoon strip. It was on its last legs as some of the rides didn’t work and the parking lot was mostly empty. I’ve got an old snapshot (real film) of me with daisy mae somewhere.

Great job subbing on the column too.

SeanJo

Hey Mark, thanks for reaching out and thanks for the support. My visit to Boardwalk and Baseball came during a visit to Disney World too.

Who knew there were so many theme parks back in the day? We evidently had one for almost anything.

Just getting by

- Homebrew Bill writes:

It's not much, but it will do for dinner tonight.

SeanJo

You know we don't judge around here. It's meat and a grill. That's all that matters. We're not meat-shaming around here.

In fact, we decided to toss some burgers on the grill at the last minute last night. It wasn’t much either. But it was meat, it was a grill, and it was a solid dinner.

Meat and thoughts

- Myron writes:

Sean

I dont care for cheese with peanut butter, prefer thimbleberry jam or bananas, but I love a good slice of cheese. Especially sharp cheddar. Wife bought some 15 year old as a birthday present. Delicious, especially with apple pie.

Remembering the days of Pele in NY, I am excited to see the turnout and enthusiasm for the world cup. Grew up playing pond hockey and soccer is very similar. So I ended up coaching kids and learning some pleasure in watching the game.

Attached is a picture of a pork butt pulled and not pulled yet, along with a picture of a turkey and a very small brisket on the smoker. We will also be doing some poppers and shotgun shells for the 4th. I will try to remember to send more pictures.

SeanJo

Definitely send in the poppers and shotgun shells and anything else you toss on the grill. We're in the middle of prime grilling season.

Also, tell me more about this apple pie and cheese combo. How is this going down? Are you melting the cheese? Do you stick it in the pie before you eat it?

I need the details on this. I'm imagining a bit of pie being chased by a bite of cheese. That can't be how this goes down. Let me know.

WNBA idiocy

- Jim T in San Diego writes:

The WNBA's tone-deaf moralizing cannot be without repercussion indefinitely, and my guess is that many, perhaps most, of the new fans Caitlin Clark brought to the league are already tiring of the constant lectures and false accusations of racism.The ratings are clear, so is attendance, and so are licensed merch sales: Clark drives eyes and dollars.

Not any of the other players that the WNBA and its media apologists assure us are the real reason for the higher ratings and popularity. It's Clark. When she plays, ratings spike. When she's out - or her game isn't being televised - ratings tank.

And the asinine argument that she's only popular because she's white can be disproven in under two seconds: If it was just being white, then Sue Bird, Kelsey Plum or Sophie Cunningham would have become as popular as Clark is. Fans like her not because she's white, but because of her combination of playing style, success, and personality - the same combination that made Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods transformatively popular in their respective sports.

Yet the league not only doesn't protect Clark from cheap shots no other players seem to receive nearly as often, when she is pummeled anyone who protests is branded a homophobe and bigot for daring to notice.

Again, at what point do Clark's fans simply tune out the league? Tire of the nonsense and take their entertainment dollars elsewhere?

Success is not guaranteed - look at NASCAR, which ruled the sports landscape in the 1990s to the point the NFL didn't want to schedule against it. But NASCAR not only banned Confederate flags from its races, but did so in as confrontational manner as possible - not just banning the flags, but making clear that those who had flown them in the past weren't entirely welcome moving forward. They managed to alienate huge swaths of their existing fan base without ever replacing them with the new fans they thought that policy would attract. Or at least not enough of them.

A quarter century later, tracks have closed, and races still feature tons of empty seats.

If the WNBA's new fans simply go away, how long before the league's broadcast partners start demanding refunds based on lower ratings? (Usually built into most broadcast contracts, anyway.) How long before the NBA owners and players association tires of underwriting a league that won't even embrace its best marketing opportunity ever?

It's rare to see this level of incompetence in an established pro sports league. It's almost as if Cathy Englebert has a deal with Rob Manfred to make him look better by comparison.

If the WNBA doesn't get its act together and soon, they'll be back to fighting rugby and indoor lacrosse for bottom position in U.S. pro sports leagues. That a pro basketball league trails its counterpart in soccer in terms of popularity in this country is testament to just how badly the WNBA has been run. It is entirely conceivable that Major League Volleyball could pass the WNBA in the coming years ...

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Fourth of July

- Gen X Warren M writes:

I just finished Screencaps, kinda late today instead of my lunch break as I had to run an errand. I know a couple of trauma nurses who worked the Fourth of July, or at least they used to when they were younger. The stories they told me. In some parts of South Florida, I’ve heard they’re using mortars, as in stuff you hear about in a war. And somebody will blow their hands off doing that. SMDH

And great work

SeanJo

This is a great reminder. Stick to the simple stuff. You don't need mortars to celebrate the Fourth of July. Keep your fingers and both of your hands.

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There you have it, another Thursday Screencaps in the books. Another successful relief appearance in the books. I have to grab more coffee and get going on this week's True Romance.

I'll see everyone in the Screencaps community on Sunday. If you fire up the grills, if you're shooting off fireworks, send it my way sean.joseph@outkick.com.

You can also follow me on Twitter and over on Instagram and slide into the DMs over there. Have a great Fourth of July weekend.

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Mamdani gets roasted after telling sweltering New Yorkers to set ACs to 78 degrees: 'Commie'

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:41:04 -0400

New York City's socialist mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked viral outrage on Thursday when he responded to a heat wave affecting the city by instructing residents how to set their air conditioners.

The blowback came as New York City expanded emergency heat measures during a historic holiday weekend heat wave, with officials warning temperatures could feel as hot as 112 degrees.

"New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool," Mamdani posted on X as the city dealt with sweltering temperatures.

"Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can. Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings, dimming/turning off our lights during peak electricity demand, asking private partners to do the same, and powering down non-essential equipment. A stable grid means the AC stays on, and lives are saved. Let's ease demand — and get through the heat — together."

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Mamdani’s post quickly went viral and was seen over 36.5 million times as conservatives and pundits blasted the mayor over his instructions on what temperature to set their air conditioning units.

"Show us your thermostat, commie," reality TV star and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt posted on X.

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"78 degrees???" Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy posted on X. "Welcome to communism people! Hope you enjoy! "

"Welcome to socialism, where the government demands you turn your house into a sauna because they can't plan for the super unpredictable fact that it tends to get hot in the summer," Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, posted on X.

"78 degrees?" conservative commentator Matt Walsh posted on X. "My AC does not go above 68 in the summer. This is America for God’s sake."

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"Turns out socialism actually isn’t free," Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders posted on X.

"Do you feel the warmth of collectivism yet?" Red State writer Bonchie posted on X.

Manhattan Institute fellow Daniel Di Martino responded to the post on X with a meme riffing on the 19th-century flag showing American defiance but swapping an AC unit for a cannon with the words "come and take it."

Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani’s office for comment.

While Mamdani faced accusations of being a communist on social media, his political power is on the rise in New York City, highlighted by last week's primary elections where his slate of endorsed socialist-linked candidates were all victorious.

After those elections, former Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to Mamdani and the two connected by phone, Fox News Digital reported, sending a signal that Mamdani's base will be critical in deciding who becomes the next Democratic presidential nominee in 2028.

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