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Viagra could do more than advertised as study reveals surprising health superpower

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:31:31 -0400

Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.

The prescription medication, which is manufactured and distributed by Viatris, is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow during sexual stimulation.

It was originally developed to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart before researchers discovered its unexpected effect on erectile function during clinical trials.

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A new study published by the American Association for Cancer Research found that the pill may have properties that can prevent cancer from spreading.

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, led by Dr. Yarden Ariav in the lab of professor Ayelet Erez, found that Viagra’s active ingredient — sildenafil, a PDE5 inhibitor — may restrict cancer metastasis, or the formation of new tumors.

The team, which included scientists at the U.S. National Cancer Institute, analyzed human and mouse cancer cells, genetic experiments and 20 years of health data from 5 million members of Clalit Health Services, Israel's largest nonprofit healthcare provider and health insurer. They also examined how genes, proteins, fats, cholesterol and cellular energy interact.

The analysis revealed that sildenafil limits the cancer cell’s ability to make use of cholesterol, which is an important mechanism in how the cell breaks away from the primary tumor and migrates throughout the body, according to a press release from the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science.

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Sildenafil was found to block an enzyme called phosphodiesterase type 5, or PDE5, and increase the signaling molecule called cGMP, which dilates blood vessels – the feature that has made Viagra a successful treatment for erectile dysfunction.

According to the researchers, cGMP also binds to a protein that transports cholesterol within cells, reducing the cholesterol available for essential cellular functions. Cancer cells are "particularly vulnerable to this reduction in cholesterol supply," they noted.

Based on their findings, the researchers suggested that combining Viagra-related drugs with statins, which lower cholesterol, could help slow the spread of cancer by reducing tumor cells' access to both existing and newly produced cholesterol.

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"We have uncovered a new biological pathway that links a well-known signaling molecule to cholesterol regulation within cells and shown how this pathway can be harnessed to interfere with the ability of cancer cells to form metastases," Erez, senior researcher and dean of Weizmann’s Miriam and Aaron Gutwirth Medical School, commented in a statement.

"Beyond their therapeutic promise, our findings highlight that cancer biology is shaped not only by mutations in tumor cells, but also by the patient’s metabolic state and by medications they are already taking for other conditions."

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The researcher added that this study "underscores the importance of treating the whole patient – not just the cancer – when tailoring the most effective therapy."

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The study’s use of mouse models could pose a limitation to the final implications, as cancer treatment may not always translate similarly to humans, the researchers acknowledged.

The human evidence is also observational, which reveals an association instead of a proven cause and effect.

Fox News Digital reached out to the study authors and the medication's manufacturer for comment.

Gabby Forza joins TNA Wrestling's Knockouts Division: 'I'm over the moon'

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:21:44 -0400

Gabby Forza is Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s (TNA) newest member of its Knockouts Division.

Forza told Instinct Culture she was joining TNA on Wednesday. TNA later confirmed the new signing.

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"I’m officially signed with TNA, which means I signed my first-ever TV contract after three-and-a-half years on the independent wrestling scene," she told Denise Salcedo. "Trying to take over the world and I would say successfully doing so and now I’m a TNA Knockout and I’m so over the moon. It’s like my first time saying it out loud. I’m so excited to share that with everyone."

Forza has been a rising star on the independents for quite some time. In 2026 alone, she’s appeared in more than two dozen promotions and has had some time in TNA before officially signing with the company.

She appeared on TNA "Explosion," competing against Elayna Black and Indi Hartwell. She also appeared in the TNA Knockouts Television Championship Tournament.

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Now, she gets to be a part of the Knockouts Division regularly moving forward.

Forza was trained by Brian Myers, Bear Bronson and Pat Buck and regards herself to be a lawn gnome aficionado. Pro wrestling fans can often see her with a garden gnome as she comes out for her matches.

"I am a collector of gnomes with more than 500 gnomes in my house," she said, via TNA’s news release. "I heard a quote when I was 13 that, if you love something to fill your life with it … I took that very literally."

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Forza enters a rejuvenated Knockouts roster that includes Black, Hartwell, champion Xia Brookside, tag team champions Rosemary and Bunny, Alisha Edwards, Ash by Elegance, M by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, Harley Hudson, Jada Stone, KiLynn King, Lei Ying Lee, Mila Moore and Tasha Steelz.

Fauci slapped with subpoena as COVID doc probed for 'profiting' off federal guidance

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:21:13 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: A top Florida official is slapping Anthony Fauci with a subpoena over alleged "profiting" from federal guidance that hurt businesses, residents.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday he has issued an investigative subpoena against former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Anthony Fauci.

The subpoena is part of a state probe into Fauci’s awards, incentives and guidance that impacted Florida’s residents and their businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The announcement comes after Uthmeier, along with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., pledged to have Fauci investigated at the state level following his Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing last week when he pleaded the Fifth 111 times and references were made to his blanket federal pardon from former President Joe Biden.

"We issued a formal subpoena to Dr. Fauci under Florida state law, seeking a breadth of documents ranging to what he knew when he knew it, his doubts about the safety and efficacy of vaccines that he's out there promoting, and we're really focused in on his self-dealing," Uthmeier announced on Fox News.

"Evidence has come to light that he was trying to personally profit off of this. This is outside of his government duties, his official role: He's trying to pursue book deals, awards, get connected with high rollers that might help him come into millions and millions of dollars. This is wrong, and it could go towards a deceptive trade practice, fraud, public nuisance, you name it. I think there's many aspects of Florida law that now are implicated."

Uthmeier said the activities he is being subpoenaed over were revealed largely through his diary – several hundred pages of writings made on a federal server that Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., released last week.

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"We know one award in particular, he made $900,000 on that," he said, appearing to refer to Fauci receiving approximately that amount from the Dan David Prize from Tel Aviv University.

Uthmeier said that when a bureaucrat is issuing directives and mandates he is privately questioning while also deriving a profit from that work, it raises legal questions.

"It starts as a civil inquiry," Uthmeier said. "But we're going to tie in all aspects of Florida common law, things ranging from deceptive trade, fraud, public nuisance, nothing is off the table."

The subpoena asks for awards Fauci applied to, considered or received from any organization, including those within the state of Florida, relating to the pandemic.

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It also asks for information on professional opportunities offered to or considered by Fauci, as well as interactions and communications with Florida businesses, media outlets and communities regarding COVID-19 vaccination sites, social distancing and mask orders, and school closures.

A pair of other states expressed encouragement at the news.

West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey alleged Fauci’s refusal to answer Paul’s questions is "concerning" and that the American people deserve to know whether they were misled or "manipulated."

"Both my Office and I support Attorney General Uthmeier’s efforts to uncover the truth," McCuskey said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill added that the public "deserves answers to about a million questions related to the pandemic, its origins, and the government’s actions in response."

Murrill alleged Fauci had lied and said that "we just don’t know how much" so.

"But he lied about something as basic as keeping a diary. The truth will come out."

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Fox News Digital’s Morgan Phillips contributed to this report.

State fair survival guide: 23 essentials you'll actually use

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:31:27 -0400

State fair season is underway, and the right gear can make a long day of rides, games and fried food much more comfortable. From portable neck fans and comfortable Skechers sneakers to foldable wagons that carry everything you need, these essentials will help you make the most of your visit.

When are the biggest state fairs?

Many of the country's biggest state fairs begin in August and continue through the fall. Here are some of the most popular events and when they take place.

Iowa: The Iowa State Fair in Des Moines runs from Aug. 13-23.

New York: The Great New York State Fair in Syracuse happens late summer, from Aug. 26-Sept. 7.

Minnesota: The Minnesota State Fair runs for 12 days from Aug. 27-Sept. 7.

Florida: The Northwest FL Fair in Fort Walton Beach runs Sept. 29-Oct. 3.

California: The California State Fair in Sacramento ran from July 17 through Aug. 2 this year. Beginning in 2027, the fair will move to Sept. 17-Oct. 3.

New England: The Big E, the region's largest fair, runs Sept. 18-Oct. 4 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Texas:The State Fair of Texas runs Sept. 25-Oct. 18.

Beat the heat

Since many state fairs take place during hot summer weather, you need ways to stay cool while having fun.

Portable neck fan: $25.99 (24% off)

Original price: $33.99

The 78 air outlets on this portable neck fan provide a steady flow of air to help you stay cool at the fair. The rechargeable battery lasts up to 16 hours on a single charge, and the fan runs quietly, so you can still hear what's happening around you.

Cooling towels: $14.99 (12% off)

Original price: $16.99

Wet these cooling towels, give them a quick shake and wrap one around your neck for instant relief. They stay cool for about three hours and come with a case and carabiner that clips easily to your bag.

Insulated Yeti water bottle: $50

The stainless steel insulation of this Yeti water bottle keeps drinks cold for hours, making it easier to stay hydrated. The large size means fewer refills, and the built-in handle lets you easily clip it to your backpack or wagon.

For a stainless steel option in more unique colors, Owalas are a popular Amazon pick, with more than 20,000 bought last month.

Walk with ease

These essentials help you stay comfortable while exploring the fairgrounds.

Skechers Energy Afterburn sneakers: $62.99

Quality sneakers are a non-negotiable for long fair days and Skechers fit the bill. The thicker tread gives you better traction, helping prevent your feet from aching, and the leather-and-mesh upper helps improve airflow to reduce sweat buildup. This style also comes in women's sizing.

If the fair takes you through mud, dust or rainy weather, opt for New Balance cross trainers. The leather build gives added protection from the elements and supportive heel cushioning keeps your feet comfortable.

Anti-blister balm: $8.99

A quick swipe of anti-blister balm on your heels stops blisters from forming. The formula contains plant-derived ingredients that help with friction without leaving a greasy residue behind.

Compression socks: $9.99

This two-pack of compression socks helps improve blood flow while adding heel cushioning to help prevent blisters. The moisture-wicking fabric keeps your feet dry, and the extra arch support makes long days walking to different stalls more comfortable. If you prefer solid black socks, this six-pack of ankle socks is comfortable and provides arch support.

Stay connected

Keep your phone charged and protected for mobile payments, photos and videos.

Mini power bank: $23.99

Compact enough to throw in your bag, this mini power bank is ready whenever your phone starts running low on battery. The attached strap doubles as a charging cable for convenience. Need even more of a boost? Anker's laptop power bank gives you nearly double the power and has space for four devices at once.

Jackery Explorer portable power station: $489 (30% off)

Original price: $799

For extra backup power, the high-capacity Jackery Explorer charges phones, portable fans and other small electronics you bring along to the fair. With a 1,500-watt AC output, it can also power larger appliances when you need more than a basic power bank.

Retractable car charger: $16.12 (19% off)

Original price: $19.99

Charge your devices before you get to the fair with this retractable car charger. The cords automatically retract into the main box, so you don't have to worry about clutter or tangled wires. It includes a USB-C and USB-A cord, plus two additional ports that support your own cables.

Phone lanyard, 2-pack: $9.99

A waterproof phone lanyard protects your phone from rain and keeps it easily accessible. The clear case lets you use the touchscreen without removing your phone, and it fits most phone models.

Family essentials

If you plan to bring kids to the fair, a foldable wagon and cooler keep drinks and snacks at the ready.

Graco Modes stroller: $249.99

Bring your baby and all fair-day extras along in this Graco stroller. The under-seat basket can hold snacks, a diaper bag and even a few fair game winnings. The three-in-one design lets you transition from car seat carrier to infant pramette to toddler stroller.

Foldable wagon: $39.99 (33% off)

Original price: $59.99

Cart around everyone's belongings with a foldable wagon. This one expands and holds up to 220 pounds, then folds and stores easily in your trunk.

Camping chairs, 2-pack: $99.99 (17% off)

Original price: $119.99

Bring a pair of camping chairs when you need to sit and relax after hours on your feet. The two oversized chairs let you kick up your feet while you watch performances, shows and games or snack on hot dogs and candy apples.

Stroller fan: $15.98 (20% off)

Original price: $19.99

Add a fan to your stroller or wagon to cool down quickly. The bendable arms mold to any surface, staying put even when the road gets a little bumpy. The rechargeable battery lasts for 2.5 to 10 hours, depending on how high the fan runs.

Yeti soft-sided cooler: $250

The Yeti Hopper's DryHide shell seals in cold, resists punctures and dries quickly, giving you a cooler you can rely on for years. Carry it three ways: with the shoulder strap, the top handle or the two side handles. For a cheaper option with similar cooling capabilities, we like the RTIC cooler.

Backpack cooler: $32.99 (11% off)

Original price: $36.99

Fair food and drink costs add up fast. If allowed, fill this backpack cooler with snacks and drinks to save a few bucks. A thick layer of insulated foam seals in the cold for up to 10 hours.

GoPro Hero12 action camera: $299

Record every dizzying ride and fairground adventure with the GoPro Hero12. It captures clear footage in cloudy or bright conditions, and the waterproof design can handle rainy days.

Be ready for anything

When the weather turns, stay dry with these finds.

Packable rain jacket: $19.98 (38% off)

Original price: $31.99

Pack this portable rain jacket for an extra layer of protection. The waterproof and windproof fabric helps protect against rain and wind, but is lightweight enough that you won't overheat.

Small umbrella: $9.46 (47% off)

Original price: $17.99

A mini umbrella takes up less space than a full-size one, making it easy to stash in your fair bag. This one comes in a handful of colors.

Quick-drying sun hat: $17.99

Wear a sun hat to protect yourself from UV rays and rain on unpredictable summer days. The breathable, quick-drying fabric won't leave you sweaty, while the neck flap prevents sunburns. Opt for a Mission sun hat if you want a more cooling option — just add water, wringe it out and shake and it cools you down for up to two hours.

Carry your finds

Keep your essentials close and leave room for all your fair finds with these bags.

Foldable tote: $21.99

These totes fold into a compact square and expand to full size to hold drinks, snacks and any fair treats. With a six-pack, everyone in the family can get their own bag.

Crossbody bag: $24.99

Stay organized on the go with this crossbody bag. It has separate compartments for tablets, extra clothes, a pair of headphones and more. Two mesh side pockets give you space for multiple water bottles.

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Belt bag: $15.95

A belt bag helps you travel light without sacrificing easy access to your belongings. It's wide enough to accommodate most phones, with room for cash and keys.

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FAA, NTSB investigating possible violation of safety protocol involving Trump, Marine One

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:05:59 -0400

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is reviewing a potential violation of a new safety protocol and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also investigating, after an incident Tuesday involving a commercial plane and the Marine One helicopter with President Donald Trump on board, Fox News Digital confirmed.

The incident occurred when a commercial plane took off from Reagan International Airport at the same time that Trump was departing the White House on Marine One, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The White House said Trump was never in any danger.

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"Marine One flights are piloted by some of the best aviators in the world, and at no point was the president in harm’s way," White House spokesman Kush Desai told Fox News in a statement.

The NTSB on Wednesday afternoon posted on X that it is "investigating a reported loss of separation event between Marine One and a commercial aircraft departing DCA that occurred on Aug. 4."

The FAA, in a statement to Fox News Digital, reiterated the White House's point about the president's safety.

"Based on our preliminary safety review, there was momentary loss of separation, after which the aircraft continued to move away from one another. The air traffic controller was in contact with both the commercial pilot and Marine One pilot during the loss of separation. As the White House has said, the president was never in danger. We are continuing to review the incident and will implement any appropriate corrective actions based on our findings," the statement said.

A loss of separation is a breach of FAA rules that stipulate that aircraft at the same height must be at least three miles apart if they are within 40 miles of an Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) antenna.

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Trump was departing the White House for a planned trip to Los Angeles when the incident occurred.

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When contacted for comment, the U.S. Secret Service referred Fox News to the White House and FAA's comments.

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Terrifying 'human safaris' on display in shocking video that reveals depths of Russia's deadly campaign

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:12:55 -0400

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of going "mad" following the release of a video showing a Ukrainian vegetable vendor being stalked by a Russian military drone before the drone exploded near him.

The incident occurred on Aug. 4 at a Kherson market located in Southern Ukraine. Footage released by the Kherson Regional Military Administration shows a drone hovering near a man standing beside a minibus before following him as he moves behind the bus. Moments later the drone dives toward the minibus and explodes near its front, detonating close to where the man is standing.

"A Russian drone deliberately hunted down a man selling vegetables and detonated right next to him," Zelenskyy wrote on X in a post including the video. "The Russians even admitted to the crime, showing zero regret and openly boasting about tormenting people. The man was wounded in the blast. Every single day, ordinary people in Kherson face these Russian "safaris."

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The street vendor, identified as 52-year-old Yuriy, survived the near-fatal encounter, which Ukrainian authorities describe as part of a pattern of Russian drone attacks that track and target civilians — a practice they have dubbed "human safaris."

Speaking from a hospital bed, Yuriy told BBC that he and his wife were setting up their stall when he heard the drone buzzing nearby. His wife had run away, and the drone zeroed in on Yuriy, who pulled out vegetables to show that he did not have a weapon.

"It could see that I had tomatoes out, some cucumbers and eggplants laid out on the floor," Yuriy told BBC. "It even ducked under the umbrella when I was running away round the other side."

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the attack a "barbaric war crime," demanding international intervention.

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Zelenskyy argued that everyone should see the video to make clear what Russia is capable of, arguing that President Vladimir Putin won't stop with Ukraine.

"This is not just about Ukraine," Zelenskyy wrote. "Russia’s campaign against human life must be stopped here in Ukraine before it spreads further. Finland and Kazakhstan, the Baltic states and Poland, the countries of the South Caucasus, Romania, and Moldova — all should work together to ensure real security guarantees and bring Russia’s war to an end."

"Peace is needed, which requires cooperation among everyone in the world who truly values peace," Zelenskyy wrote.

Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office says authorities have opened 5,303 criminal cases into drone attacks on civilian targets in the Kherson region. The office says the attacks have killed 287 civilians and wounded 2,549 others, including 41 children.

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Prosecutors said the attacks appeared to be part of a systematic campaign, with FPV drones repeatedly striking civilians in public places, homes, transport hubs and civilian vehicles, and in some cases launching follow-up attacks after emergency crews arrived.

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The release of the chilling video comes a year after a one-year-old boy was killed by a Russian drone in the Kherson region while playing in his playpen in his grandmother's backyard.

Sophie Cunningham calls out WNBA media for non-basketball focus, and talks viral Cheryl Reeve conversation

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:11:29 -0400

Sophie Cunningham said of the WNBA media "all we ever do is cover everything except basketball," while speaking to reporters on Wednesday.

"The WNBA media, all we ever do is cover everything except basketball," Cunningham said. "You can talk about other things, those are great stories, it shows fans who people (are) outside of the court, but I think we gotta keep the main thing the main thing."

Cunningham's comments come after being at the center of a national media firestorm for weeks, after an ESPN article reported quotes in which she expressed support for the protection of women's sports. Cunningham claimed the interview for that piece happened earlier this year.

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"I want to get back to basketball," Cunningham said. "I just want to make sure that the focus stays where it should because people are playing at such a high level."

Cunningham's public stance on the issue has prompted rallies at the Fever's last three games, with two more rallies scheduled for their game in Chicago against the Sky on Saturday, and their game in New York against the Liberty on Aug. 22. The rallies have thrust the entire WNBA into the national debate over the issue of trans athletes in women's sports, as four coaches have gone on record with statements about the issue since the rallies began.

At the Fever's most recent game against the Minnesota Lynx, Cunningham was seen having an intense conversation with Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve, who was wearing a "trans kids belong" shirt.

"Yeah, she just came up and I respect her for coming up in person," Cunningham said Wednesday of the conversation. "I think a lot of people hide behind screens and love that type of thing.

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"She had stories about her point of view and I had stories about my point of view and we left with love and respect and I think that’s what it’s all about."

Meanwhile, the Fever, currently navigating a crucial stretch of their 2026 campaign following a hard-fought 108-100 loss to the Lynx on Aug. 2, have largely attempted to shield their locker room from the national conversation.

Superstar Caitlin Clark faced a question about the rallies after the Lynx loss, and declined to reveal her stance on the issue.

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"I think, for us, it's not really a discussion we really have in our locker room," Clark answered. "I think it's for leagues and the governing bodies to work with their athletes to find solutions. Our focus is on basketball. That's what we talk about and how we can get wins, and, obviously, we didn't do that tonight. So we need to find an area to improve in that way."

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Clark then declined a related follow-up question, saying "I just answered for you."

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At the Fever's game against the Portland Fire on Friday, after head coach Stephanie White was asked about the issue in the pre-game news conference, Clark was not made available to reporters despite recording a triple-double. Then, when a reporter sent by OutKick attempted to ask a question about Cunningham to players who were available, Aliyah Boston and Makayla Timpson, both players fled the podium as the news conference was abruptly ended right there.

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The Fever now look ahead to a high-stakes matchup against the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday, before their weekend clash with the Sky, as another rally in support of Cunningham set to take place at that game.

Getting busted hooking up in a bar's bathroom is enough of a mood killer, you don't need to assault a manager

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:10:40 -0400

The mood is already ruined after you get busted hooking up in a bar's bathroom. There's no need to make matters worse for yourself, especially if there's any chance you can pick back up where you left off later on.

I think that's something most people can agree on. As a matter of fact, I assumed that was one of those unwritten rules everyone was aware of. You tried and failed to get away with a romantic encounter in a bar's bathroom.

It's unfortunate, but it does happen. But you move on. The whole night doesn’t have to be ruined because of it. If you're being escorted out of the bar and being sent on your way, take it. That's a sign all is not lost.

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That's a piece of advice that 19-year-old Hayley Serball could have evidently used last Saturday morning at a bar/restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida. She allegedly had sex in the bathroom then spit on the manager.

Police say she was "confronted for having sexual intercourse in a bathroom" by employees of Shiso Crispy, reports The Smoking Gun.

As she was been escorted from the property, she allegedly turned around and spit on the manager, Kaleena Conklin's face.

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It was noted by officers that "The spit was visible on the victim's face, and there were numerous witnesses of this."

I'd like to think there's a chance that she thought the move would restore the mood. I don’t know how or why, but I want to be as charitable as possible.

In any event, it didn't work. Serball was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge and later released on $1,000 bond.

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TSG reports that this isn't her first encounter with law enforcement and that she is currently a defendant in two pending felony cases.

One case stemmed from an auto burglary arrest and the other for an arrest for being an accessory after the fact to an aggravated assault with a firearm.

SEE IT: Michigan Dem predicts far-left El-Sayed will win Senate race after backing his primary rival

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:10:37 -0400

Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., is confident that far-left Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed will defeat Republican nominee Mike Rogers in the race to replace him in the Senate, despite having endorsed El-Sayed’s primary rival, Rep. Haley Stevens.

El-Sayed, known as a progressive insurgent, will go head-to-head with Michigan’s Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers in the upcoming midterm elections. El-Sayed’s victory marks yet another win for the left-wing Democrats in this year’s primaries that have been battling to defeat the current Democratic establishment.

"I think if you look at the issues broadly, the differences between Abdul El-Sayed and Rogers when it comes to fighting for families in Michigan, it's pretty broad," Peters said to Fox News Digital when asked if his far-left positions could give Republicans a boost in Michigan.

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He continued, "And in the end, that's why he will prevail."

Peters’ endorsement of Stevens over El-Sayed was part of a broader effort by mainstream Democrats to beat another progressive candidate, as Republicans largely viewed El-Sayed winning as a boost for their party’s chances to flip Michigan’s Senate seat. Rogers told Fox News Digital in an interview prior to the primary results that he would "beat either one of those candidates," but that El-Sayed has "his own special sauce of crazy."

The race between Stevens and El-Sayed was strenuous as it became a determining factor of whether Democrats could win the majority back in the Senate. More than $80 million was poured into this primary, qualifying it as the most expensive Democratic Senate nomination race in history.

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Republicans have speculated that the turn to nominating Democratic socialist candidates indicates that the current Democratic establishment is losing its grip in these congressional races.

Peters pushed back on this claim, arguing that the results aren’t reflective of the entire party as this is "nothing new" for the state.

"Michigan is a very diverse state, and if you recall, Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton many years ago in a primary in Michigan, so this is nothing new," Peters said, referring to the state's 2016 Democratic presidential primary.

Sanders, I-Vt., endorsed El-Sayed in his Senate primary to defeat Stevens.

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El-Sayed, a former Wayne County Health Department director, would be the first Muslim senator. He has called for defunding the police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is also a strong critic of Israel, labeling the country’s actions as genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Peters declined to weigh in on where he falls on El-Sayed's policy positions — like defunding the police — despite expressing confidence the Democratic nominee will defeat Rogers.

"I'm not on the ballot, so I don't have to make those kinds of statements," Peters said.

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El-Sayed and Rogers, who ran uncontested in his primary, will compete for the swing state’s Senate seat on Nov. 3 in midterm elections.

Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:02:28 -0400

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh seeking to recover $600,000 in legal expenses from the county clerk accused of interfering with the jury in his murder trial.

U.S. District Judge Richard Mark Gergel ruled Murdaugh lacked standing to sue Rebecca "Becky" Hill because her alleged misconduct did not cause him to incur the costs of defending himself.

Murdaugh would have needed to pay for his defense regardless of Hill’s actions because she did not initiate the murder charges or prosecution, Gergel wrote.

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"Simply stated, Defendant’s misconduct was not a proximate cause of Plaintiff’s need to fund his defense costs," the judge's order said.

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The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning Murdaugh could seek to file another claim if he can present a legally sufficient theory.

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Murdaugh sued Hill under a federal civil rights law, alleging her communications with jurors violated his rights under the Sixth and 14th Amendments. He said he liquidated his 401(k) account before trial and spent $600,000 on his defense.

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The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Murdaugh’s murder convictions May 13 and ordered a new trial, finding that Hill’s conduct with jurors amounted to "shocking jury interference."

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Lane Kiffin knows there aren’t excuses at LSU. Now comes the test of making it worth the price of admission

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:06:24 -0400

One of the benefits of bringing Lane Kiffin to LSU as head coach has already paid off from a marketing standpoint, thanks to the circus-like atmosphere that followed him from Ole Miss to Baton Rouge towards the end of last season.

As he ushers in a new era of football with the Tigers, the expectations are following him 320 miles south to the Bayou of Louisiana with fall camp getting underway Wednesday morning in the humid atmosphere that is known to plenty around the south.

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And with those expectations built from his time at Ole Miss, along with an expensive coaching staff and roster calling Baton Rouge home, come aspirations from a fan base starving to get back into the actual playoff conversation.

Let's all be honest about the situation that Kiffin has embraced with LSU: Every fan or booster that dons the purple and gold around the country are expecting big things in year one from the Tigers.

In reality, there's nowhere to run or hide from what awaits Lane Kiffin when he runs out of the tunnel on Labor Day weekend inside Tiger Stadium with Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers awaiting on the other side of the field.

This is the start of what could be a very prosperous story for the LSU athletic department, along with those who are craving a championship. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not implying the Tigers will be in contention for a spot in the CFP when the first week of November rolls around this season.

But, that doesn’t mean the LSU faithful aren’t secretly putting that type of pressure on the head coach who has made plenty of headlines during his short-lived stint in Baton Rouge up to this point.

Kiffin isn’t running from expectations. It'd be a waste of breath to try

When fans are paying an steep price to get into the show, they want to be entertained, no matter what year this is for the head coach. Over the years, that part has been missing from the LSU football program, lost in the chaos of Brian Kelly's tenure.

Couple that with Kelly's firing last season, and the madness that ensued during a coaching search that garnered non-stop headlines from those who cover the sport, those who are invested in the Tigers football program are expecting a show every weekend.

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Whether that is reasonable is up to those who are involved in the daily grind, either on the field or inside the athletic department. Spending over $40 million on a roster that should be able to win this season brings those types of expectations.

That's just the world we live in right now with college athletics, so there's no running from the spotlight.

The moment Lane Kiffin boarded that private jet sitting on an Oxford, Mississippi, tarmac was the turning point in the eyes of the same fans who were listening to Governor Jeff Landry complain about the buyout LSU was having to pay Brian Kelly to go away.

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With this type of marketing plan comes great expectations, even if Lane hasn't been enthralled in the hoopla.

"I don't know if I feel a lot of that, and that's not a non-answer," Kiffin started. "I'm in the building so much, I don't really get out a whole lot so I probably don't feel that as much. But when I do get out, I do feel it. I hear out, like with the season ticket sales and fans excitement for the opener. Somebody talked about ticket prices being really high.

"So, I think that's great. I think it's all part of it. When you hire a coach, that's part of what you hire. You hire the energy that comes around it. That's the business element, and that pays off in fan support, donations, in recruiting and players wanting to come."

LSU has gone all-in with the Kiffin hype, rightfully so.

But, just because someone is bringing excitement to the program doesn’t mean success is going to follow. Selling tickets obviously doesn’t translate to competing at the level in which LSU fans expect.

"Obviously, the number one thing to do is win, to maintain that excitement," Lane Kiffin explained. "With that comes a lot of expectations to perform and do well. And, the expectations are extremely high here, which is ok. I knew that coming in. That matches how I think. So, I know there's not going to be thoughts of well that was the record here last year, so we should just improve a little bit.

"I get it. But, I also know that as we've been here and seen the success of what's come in recruiting and how nationally how recruit have felts that have been here or in this next class, I know that as good as we are right now, this is just the beginning. And, in the season after we'll have a better roster.

Kiffin understands that excuses aren’t going to fly, even if some are valid about recruiting during a time when coaches were traveling back and forth from Oxford to Baton Rouge.

In reality, the LSU coach lives for these types of expectations, because he felt the same way at his previous stops. It's just how he's built, whether from an entertainment standpoint or seeing results on the field.

But, here we are. After months of waiting, the time to prove himself in a new town is upon us.

Four weeks from now, LSU fans will pack Tiger Stadium expecting a win over Clemson. While there have been hints of that type of feeling around Baton Rouge in previous years at times, this chapter of the Lane Kiffin story will be dictated on how the Tigers perform on the field this season.

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DoorDash gets FAA approval for its own delivery drones

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:03 -0400

Your next DoorDash order could arrive with a flight path instead of a driver. DoorDash has earned FAA Part 135 air carrier certification and launched DoorDash Air, its in-house drone delivery program. The company now has federal authorization to operate a commercial drone delivery service in the United States.

Yes, the app you use for burgers, groceries and late-night snacks is entering the airline business. However, this does not mean a DoorDash drone will hover over your driveway tomorrow. The company still needs added operational approvals. It also has not announced its first markets or a firm launch schedule for its custom aircraft.

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DoorDash becomes a certified air carrier

DoorDash announced the FAA certification on July 29, 2026. The company says it is the eighth drone operator to earn this type of federal air carrier certificate. The FAA uses Part 135 certification for companies that carry other people's property for payment. For drones, it provides the regulatory path for commercial package deliveries beyond a pilot's direct line of sight.

Getting certified requires a five-phase FAA review. The agency evaluates the operator's aircraft, maintenance procedures and safety program. Even after earning the certificate, an operator still needs airspace authorization. It may also need exemptions or waivers for flights beyond visual line of sight. State rules and local land-use requirements can also affect where a delivery hub operates. So, DoorDash has cleared a major federal hurdle. Still, each real-world delivery network will require more planning and approval.

Why DoorDash wants to deliver orders by drone

Anyone who has watched a hot meal slowly travel across town can understand the appeal. DoorDash says more than 20% of its orders in 2025 traveled between three and five miles. Those orders took nearly 25% longer than shorter trips, according to the company.

DoorDash blames part of that delay on the challenge of matching a Dasher with a mid-range order. A driver may prefer several shorter deliveries near a busy restaurant area instead of one longer trip. A drone could take the longer order while a Dasher remains close to restaurants. As a result, the customer could get a faster delivery while the driver moves on to another nearby order.

DoorDash estimates that drone deliveries completed during 2025 took an average of about 25 minutes. The company also says some locations in its partner drone pilots saw order volume rise by roughly 30%. That increase continued during the nine weeks after the pilot began. Those are DoorDash's figures, so performance could change by location, weather and the type of order. Still, they help explain why the company wants more control over the aircraft carrying its deliveries.

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DoorDash Air will build its own delivery drones

That is the same robotics and autonomy group behind DoorDash's Dot delivery robot.

DoorDash says its drone will be designed and built in the United States. The majority of its components will also come from the U.S., according to the company. DoorDash has not revealed the aircraft's range, payload capacity or final design. A DoorDash spokesperson told CyberGuy that the company plans to share more details about those specifics this fall.

DoorDash drones will work alongside human Dashers

DoorDash says Dashers will continue handling the vast majority of its daily deliveries. That makes sense. A drone cannot walk into an apartment building or carry a large catering order upstairs. It also may struggle with bad weather or a location without a suitable drop zone.

Instead, DoorDash wants its Autonomous Delivery Platform to select the best method for each order. The platform can assign a Dasher. It can also choose an autonomous option such as Dot or a drone.

For example, a small order traveling four miles to a suburban house may fit a drone. A large grocery order going to a high-rise apartment will likely need a person. This approach follows a broader shift across the delivery industry. Uber Eats has also moved toward drone deliveries, while other companies continue testing robots and airborne delivery systems.

What the FAA certification does not guarantee

FAA certification gives DoorDash the legal foundation to operate an air carrier. It does not provide blanket permission to begin unlimited drone flights in every city. DoorDash has not announced its first DoorDash Air markets. The company also has not provided a detailed timeline for deliveries using its in-house aircraft.

In addition, longer autonomous routes may require FAA approval for beyond visual line of sight operations. Local zoning, environmental reviews and community concerns can also shape where hubs are built. Noise could become a major issue. The FAA notes that drone noise may bother a community even when it falls below the level of a significant environmental impact.

Therefore, early service will likely remain limited to carefully selected areas. Suburban neighborhoods with predictable routes and open drop-off spaces may prove easier than dense urban blocks.

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What this means to you

DoorDash drone delivery could shorten the wait for small, urgent orders. Cold medicine could arrive without waiting for a driver to cross town. A nurse finishing a long shift might get a hot meal faster. A forgotten phone charger could reach you before your battery runs out. However, availability will depend heavily on where you live. Your address may need to fall within an eligible drone delivery zone. The order must also meet the aircraft's weight and size limits. DoorDash told CyberGuy that it is testing the aircraft to operate across a wider range of weather conditions and climates. The company said it will pause operations during extreme weather until conditions return to an operable level.

You should also look closely at the final cost. DoorDash has not said whether its new in-house DoorDash Air service will carry a separate fee or change how tipping works. The company also has not explained whether customers will choose between a DoorDash Air drone and a Dasher once the new service launches. DoorDash's current partner-operated program does allow eligible customers to select drone delivery at checkout.

For now, think of DoorDash Air as an important step toward wider service rather than a nationwide launch. The federal certificate gives DoorDash the regulatory foundation to operate its own commercial drone delivery service. However, individual operations may still require airspace authorization and other FAA approvals. The next test will be whether DoorDash can make drone delivery reliable enough for an ordinary Tuesday night dinner. For more background on how companies are already testing airborne orders, check out how drones are changing food delivery.

Kurt's key takeaways

DoorDash has spent years learning how to move orders through streets. Now it wants to control what happens in the sky. FAA certification gives DoorDash Air a serious start. The company has the app, the restaurant relationships and billions of past orders to study. It also knows where deliveries slow down. Still, building a drone is only one piece of the job. DoorDash must prove that its aircraft can operate safely and consistently. It must also keep food intact while avoiding noise problems and neighborhood resistance. Human Dashers are not disappearing. Instead, DoorDash wants drones and robots to handle specific trips that could be faster without a car.

Would you trust a DoorDash drone to lower dinner into your yard, or would the sound of delivery aircraft flying over your neighborhood ruin the convenience? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com.

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This week's best sales: Save up to 82% off Apple AirPods, DeWalt work lights and more

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

Catch these end-of-summer deals while they last, whether you're refreshing your toolbox or updating your wardrobe. This week's standout savings include a DeWalt LED work light marked down by $51, Apple AirPods for less than $100 and $60 off your first Thrive Market order, plus a free gift.

Best-selling deals worth shopping this week

From jeans to mini chainsaws, these shopper-favorite picks are all on sale.

Wayfair Basics microfiber sheet set (82% off)

Grab these sheets from Wayfair for $24. Made from brushed microfiber, they stay cool in warm weather, warm in cooler temperatures and resist wrinkles for a crisp look.

Women's pajama set (58% off)

Stay cool on warm nights with this soft pajama set. The button-up shirt and slightly oversized shorts feature a stretchy fabric for all-night comfort.

Mini chainsaw (43% off)

Keep up with fallen branches with help from this mini chainsaw. The lightweight, cordless design makes it easier to maneuver without dragging around an extension cord.

Under Armour men's polo shirt (38% off)

This lightweight polo transitions easily from the office to the golf course. While the white color has the deepest discount, black, orange and several other colors are also on sale.

Levi's men's 505 Regular Fit jeans (30% off)

Save $35 on these Levi's jeans, designed with a roomy thigh for extra comfort and a classic straight-leg fit. Choose from dozens of washes and a wide range of sizes.

Apple AirPods 4 (23% off)

Apple improved the AirPods 4 with better sound, stronger noise cancellation and a more comfortable fit. You get up to five hours of battery life, or 30 hours when you store them in the case.

Deals we love

These standout deals include everything from tools to patio furniture.

T-Mobile student plans: Starting at $30 per month

T-Mobile's student-friendly plans start at just $30 per month. Upgrade to the Experience More plan for $55 per month to get Netflix and Apple TV+ for $3 per month. If you're shopping for a new phone, you can also get an iPhone 17 Pro on T-Mobile by signing up for the Experience Beyond plan, with no trade-in required. The plan includes unlimited talk, text and data, plus streaming perks like Netflix and Hulu.

DeWalt LED work light: $33 (Orig. $84)

Brighten your garage or workshop with DeWalt's work light, now $51 off. The integrated hook makes it easy to hang overhead for hands-free illumination, and the battery lasts up to 25 hours between charges.

NELL queen-size mattress: $1,959.30 (Orig. $2,799)

NELL's queen-size mattress combines a supportive four-layer coil system with thin foam comfort layers for a balanced feel. Reinforced edge support adds stability and makes it easier to get in and out of bed. It's designed for sleepers looking for extra back support.

Brooks men's Adrenaline GTS 24 sneakers: $99.95 (Orig. $139.95)

Foot specialists recommend the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24, now at its lowest price in 30 days on Amazon. Dr. Gregory Alvarez, DPM, FACFAS, at Ankle & Foot Centers of America, calls the shoes "a great choice for those who need a bit more stability," adding that they offer "good cushioning," while the GuideRails support system "helps limit excess motion that can put stress on the plantar fascia, making it a solid option for walking, running or all-day wear."

Wicker patio conversation set: $299.99 (Orig. $820)

Save $520 on this three-piece patio conversation set and get the outdoor seating you need to relax. The durable wicker frame and fade-resistant cushions are designed for outdoor use. The glass-topped coffee table provides space for snacks and drinks.

iRobot Roomba 105 robot vacuum and mop: $199.99 (Orig. $319.99)

Save on the iRobot Roomba 105, now down to just $200 on Amazon. More than 1,000 shoppers bought one last month. Smart mapping helps it navigate hardwood and carpet efficiently. It can vacuum pet hair and debris, mop hard floors or handle both jobs in one cleaning session.

Thrive Market membership: $60 off and a free gift

Get organic and non-GMO groceries delivered with Thrive Market. Personalized recommendations and flexible delivery scheduling let you shop when it's most convenient. New members can also save $60 on their first order and receive a free gift for a limited time.

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Made In carbon steel griddle set: $199 (Orig. $258)

Cook smash burgers, pancakes and grilled cheese on this lightweight carbon steel griddle. It heats evenly and moves easily from the stovetop to the grill.

Buckle Risto athletic stretch jeans: $52.48 (Orig. $98)

Move comfortably all day in these athletic-fit stretch jeans from Buckle. The flexible fabric gives you room to bend and move without sacrificing the slim look. Right now, you can save an extra 25%.

Skechers slip-on loafers: $42 (Orig. $75)

Slip into these hands-free loafers for all-day comfort and reliable traction. Memory foam cushioning provides lasting support. A padded collar also helps reduce rubbing during long walks.

Bedsure cooling throw blanket: $19.99 (Orig. $43.98)

Keep this lightweight throw nearby as summer gives way to cooler fall evenings. The soft fabric makes it an easy extra layer for the couch or bed. Save $24 while the deal lasts.

End-of-summer home refresh deals

Give your home a seasonal upgrade with Keurig coffee makers, Cozy Earth sheet sets and more.

Keurig K-Supreme coffee maker: $89 (Orig. $189.99)

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LED bathroom mirror: $78.74 (Orig. $159.99)

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Cozy Earth Bamboo Deluxe bundle: $758 (Orig. $844)

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FOX-favorite retailers and brands, including Amazon, Kohl's and Cozy Earth, are rolling out late-summer deals on everything from back-to-school gear to DeWalt tools. This week's standout offers include T-Mobile phone deals, Apple AirPods 4 and Brooks sneakers.

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The late-summer deals we'd shop before everyone else catches on

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:50:44 -0400

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

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As summer winds down, it’s a great time to upgrade your phone. Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 from T-Mobile and save up to $1,900 when you trade in an eligible device on a qualifying line. Both new and existing customers qualify for the offer, which begins Aug. 7.

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

The best deals don’t always happen during major sales events. August is one of my favorite months to shop because retailers start discounting summer favorites while quietly rolling out fall essentials. This week, I found the deals I'd shop before everyone else catches on. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor

Best under-$50 find: Anker’s docking station lets you charge multiple devices at once.

The deal I’d buy first: This lightweight Hanes hoodie is on sale for $8.

Limited-time deal: Foot specialists recommend these Brooks sneakers for plantar fasciitis and persistent heel pain.

DEAL OF THE WEEK

Editor's Pick: Ooni Pizza Oven: $248.95 (29% off)

Why it's worth it: Make the most of late-summer and early-fall weather with this Ooni pizza oven, now 29% off. It's one of my favorite ways to spend a warm evening outdoors, gathering friends and family for homemade wood-fired pizzas.

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Here are three products our team bought this week and recommends.

"I was surprised by the nice fit of this lightweight cardigan, and the color is beautiful." — Jenny Op’t Holt, VP of Commerce Partnerships

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NASCAR's Natalie Decker gives fans a peak under her firesuit and they see red, 'Hard Knocks' is back & Carrie!

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:40:28 -0400

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First Hump Day of a brand new month. Who has it better than us right now?

Nobody!

We've got NFL football tomorrow. Actual NFL football. Real football. Well, sort of real football.

The Hall of Fame Game is back, which means it's time for my favorite August tradition: Act excited for the return of football because it's been eight months, only watch four plays, realize I don't know anyone playing, and then flip back to "King of Queens" reruns on Cozi TV.

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My favorite time of the year! It's here. We're back. Let's roll.

Welcome to a Hump Day Nightcaps — the one where NASCAR's Natalie Decker peels back her firesuit for the fans and draws some eyeballs along the way.

What else? I've got a new contender for most embarrassing moment of this MLB season, another new contender for most embarrassing Angel Reese shot of all time, and Carrie Underwood is BACK.

Yes, I know Amber hit on (stole) Carrie in yesterday's class, but I simply can't let the return of Carrie and the iconic SNF anthem pass me by without saying anything.

It's sort of my thing. God, I love theme songs. The best.

OK, grab you your best pair of underwear for National Underwear Day, and settle in for a Hump Day 'Cap!

Natalie Decker peels back the firesuit ... for some reason

I don't really have any hot takes on National Underwear Day, except the fact that I assume every guy in America owns one pair that they've (we've) had in the drawer for a decade-plus and it's basically just a skirt at this point because the entire bottom-half is just one giant hole.

Right? No? Just me? Okeedokee! Moving on ...

Let's get this Hump Day class started with NASCAR mom Natalie Decker, who has been all over the map this season.

She returned to racing at Daytona in February after giving birth, then had an all-time meltdown at Dover in May and rage-quit over the radio in the middle of a race.

True story.

It's been a quiet summer for Natalie — probably for the best — but she returned to social media this week to debut a new partnership with Jedora Jewelry.

And as you know in NASCAR, sponsorship is everything:

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"Barbie has a great day every day. Ken only has a great day if Barbie looks at him. A little sneak peek into what’s coming @jedorajewelry."

No real clue what that means or why Natalie is showing off some red lingerie under firesuit to promote a jewelry line, but it's good to have her back in the swing of things after a tough season.

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For those wondering, Decker has three O'Reilly Series starts this season with finishes of 33, 33 and 34. Credit for the consistency, I reckon.

OK, let's leave the track and move this party over to the diamond, where Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell had one of tougher moments of the entire MLB season earlier this week.

Not really sure how you come back from this:

Angel, Carrie & 'Hard Knocks' is back (but nobody cares anymore)

Just a brutal look for Taylor Trammell. Humiliating. Devastating. I can't even imagine what's going through his head when he touches home and then realizes what he just did.

How do you look your teammates in the eyes after that jog? Goodness. Better yet, how do they look him in the eyes after?

Do they laugh? Do they try to pick him up? Do they just ignore it and act like it never happened? I think you almost have to laugh. I would.

I'm a big believer in laughing through the pain, and this feels like the only way through this scene. Lordy.

The good news? Taylor buckled down, went back to the drawing board, and actually hit one over the wall last night!

All's well that ends well! Good for Taylor Trammell. The Baseball Gods never disappoint.

OK, let's rapid-fire this Hump Day class into a Hump Day night. I've got a yard to mow before it rains for the 27th straight day down here in Florida.

First up? Let's go from one embarrassing moment to another:

I mean, it's just perfect. Everything about that clip is perfect.

The blind dart throw to the rim. The mebound. The put-back. The yelling and shouting and screaming, all while losing by 20.

It's just perfect. Is Angel Reese a content machine, or what? I can't get enough of her. Between the play on the court, and the absolute nonsense off of it — including her comments before Monday's "Barbie Game Day," which celebrated Reese's signature Barbie doll — I'm all in.

What comments, you ask? Oh, you know, just when she told the media that was so proud of her Angel Reese Barbie doll because she didn't grow up with Barbie's that looked like her.

Black Barbie dolls, by the way, have been around since the Carter Administration. Angel was born in 2002.

Moving on ...

Waiting all day for a Sunday night!

Yes, Amber got Carrie yesterday, but whatever. We respect Carrie Underwood around here. There is no greater feeling than the one you get on a Sunday night in the fall when the SNF anthem comes on after your team won earlier in the day.

It's euphoric. It gives you chills every time. For us old enough to remember, it also came with a little dread, because it signaled that school was about 12 hours away and you hadn't done an ounce of homework over the weekend.

But still, you got chills when it came on.

Welcome back, Carrie. Welcome back, football.

And welcome back, "Hard Knocks" ... apparently:

Remember back in the day when "Hard Knocks" was appointment viewing? It was the unofficial start of the fall. The first "Hard Knocks" intro of the year, with some sort of pep talk from the coach followed by the iconic theme, was the true "Wow, football is really back" moment.

Now? Hand up, I had NO idea it was on last night. None. Zero. I didn't even know the Seahawks were the featured team this year.

What a fall from grace.

That being said, I'll watch it tonight. And then probably forget about it.

But man, what a theme.

See you tomorrow.

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'We thought we would die': Passengers thrown into ceiling during terrifying flight

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:34:42 -0400

Seventeen people were injured after an Air India flight experienced severe turbulence, sending passengers into the ceiling and aisle during a sudden loss of altitude.

The flight — traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, on Tuesday, August 4 — experienced what the airline described as a "sudden loss of altitude" while cruising. The aircraft continued flying normally and landed safely in Delhi, an Air India spokesperson said in a statement posted on X.

The flight was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members. Thirteen passengers and four crew members were injured and taken to hospitals for medical evaluation, the airline said.

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Five passengers were discharged as of Monday evening, while the remaining injured passengers and crew members continued receiving treatment, the airline added.

"Air India’s foremost priority remains the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew. We will continue to support those affected and their families and will work closely with the relevant authorities throughout the course of the investigation," the airline said in its statement.

The aircraft briefly lost about 300 feet in altitude during the turbulence, The Times of India reported.

Fox News Digital reached out to Air India for further comment.

"It's very unusual but not rare to have serious turbulence incidents," Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital in an interview.

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"For there to be an injury of some kind in turbulence is about one in 1.2 million departures."

Leff advised travelers to always take precautions. "You should still wear your seatbelt when you're seated on the plane," he said.

"Four of the six flight attendants on board this flight were hurt," he added. "They're up in the aisles, they're working, they don't have the opportunity most of the time to stay belted. It is more dangerous."

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Passengers on the flight described terrifying moments inside the cabin as people were thrown from their seats and into the ceiling.

"It was a traumatic experience. My father was sitting next to me, and when this happened, his head touched the ceiling," Palak Raniwala, the daughter of one of the injured passengers, told news agency ANI. "It was a terrifying experience for all of us."

Raniwala said the turbulence was unlike anything her family had experienced before and recalled hearing panic in the voices of the crew.

"The flight attendants were panicking, and the pilot himself seemed rattled — you could hear the nervousness in his voice," she told ANI. "The whole situation left us terrified."

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Another passenger, identified as Viviana, told the outlet that the flight appeared to be operating normally before the turbulence suddenly struck.

"The aircraft seemed to be moving normally, but suddenly the turbulence began," she told ANI. "I saw my sister thrown into the air from her seat. My mother was knocked on the head."

"We thought we would die. It was really scary. I was shaking and crying," Viviana added.

Leff said the passengers who are hurt are usually the ones who are being "thrown about the cabin."

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"Even a loosely fit seatbelt is going to be protection in that event," he said.

He added, "Flying is still a lot safer than driving. If you drive, you shouldn't be concerned with flying."

Nuclear experts urge Trump not to let Iran steer talks away from regime's atomic threat

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:32:19 -0400

Iran’s top Revolutionary Guard commander declared Wednesday that Tehran would continue working on nuclear weapons as long as the United States and Israel possess them, intensifying concerns that Iran is using negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz to postpone concessions on its nuclear program.

"As long as the United States and Israel possess nuclear weapons, we will continue working on them for our national security," IRGC commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi said, according to a translation of remarks circulating Wednesday. "If they disarm, we will disarm."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by vowing that Israel would continue preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, with or without a diplomatic agreement.

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"Today, we heard the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Vahidi, explicitly declare Iran’s intention to continue developing nuclear weapons — ‘continue,’ as he put it," Netanyahu said at a ceremony marking the reinterment of Shimon and Rivka Herzl, the grandparents of the founder of modern day Zionism, Theodor Herzl.

"Well, as prime minister of Israel, I too am determined to continue — to continue preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons," he said.

Netanyahu praised President Donald Trump as Israel’s greatest friend in the White House and expressed appreciation for the two countries’ joint efforts against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

"Israel’s existence is not subject to negotiation," Netanyahu said. "With an agreement or without an agreement, I am determined — we are all determined — to do whatever is necessary to ensure our security and our future."

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The exchange came as nuclear experts urged Trump to keep Iran’s nuclear program at the center of negotiations, warning that Tehran could use the Hormuz crisis to secure sanctions relief and other concessions before addressing its remaining nuclear capabilities.

Trump told "Fox News at Night" Tuesday that military force remained an option if Iran abandoned the talks, while insisting Tehran could not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

"If they back out again, they’re going to get hit really hard," Trump told Fox News’ Trace Gallagher. "They know that. They understand that. I have no choice. They can’t have a nuclear weapon. It’s very simple.

"The hard hit is yet to come, and hopefully we won’t have to use it."

Trump said negotiators held an "all-day negotiation" Tuesday and described the discussions as "very good." He has said the talks would initially focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz before turning to Tehran’s nuclear program.

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Andrea Stricker, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Nonproliferation and Biodefense Program, said that sequence could play directly into Iran’s strategy.

"It is in the Iranians’ interest to steer the negotiations toward the issues that they most care about," Stricker told Fox News Digital, including securing major U.S. concessions over Hormuz and "maintaining control of that crucial waterway that has proven a lifeline for Tehran to survive this war."

She said Iran would also seek oil sanctions relief and potentially relief from all U.S. sanctions, before addressing the nuclear file.

"If Tehran is able to structure the talks that way — and I’m concerned that Trump appears to be going along with that approach — there may be little left in terms of leverage to get big concessions from the Iranians on the nuclear file down the line," Stricker said.

There is evidence that Tehran has sought to sequence the talks in its favor. Axios reported in April that Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war before beginning nuclear negotiations, potentially reducing U.S. leverage over enrichment and Iran’s enriched-uranium stockpile.

The Washington Post later reported that Tehran was focused on preserving its leverage over Hormuz rather than engaging deeply on major nuclear restrictions.

Kelsey Davenport, director for nonproliferation policy at the Arms Control Association, agreed Iran is seeking to capitalize on the leverage it gained by disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

"The current focus on the Straits of Hormuz is not surprising. Iran is looking to capitalize on leverage gained by disrupting maritime traffic through the waterway and test if Trump is willing to negotiate in good faith," Davenport told Fox News Digital.

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She said Tehran understands that any durable agreement will ultimately have to address its nuclear program but said, "At the end of this conflict, Iran will still possess the capabilities necessary to build a bomb," Davenport said, "The relevant knowledge and nuclear expertise cannot be bombed away.

"Tehran retains key materials and technologies necessary to build a bomb," she added. "If left unchecked, the nuclear program will be a source of instability and renewed conflict, even if Iran does not resume more proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities."

A proposed agreement between Iran and Oman could give Tehran some control over ships entering the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters Wednesday. One regional source described the arrangement as a concession that had already been made, although the precise meaning of Iranian "control" remained under negotiation.

Iran is also seeking fees from ships traveling through the waterway, according to Reuters, while Washington has opposed both Iranian control and mandatory transit charges.

Stricker said postponing the nuclear issues would allow the regime to preserve its remaining enriched-uranium stockpiles and avoid fully dismantling its nuclear infrastructure.

She said Iran also wants to avoid accounting for its past nuclear weapons-related work or committing to end uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing.

"Leaving them as a last-order issue in the negotiations likely means that we will not see the Iranians make big concessions and make a solid nuclear deal," Stricker said.

Davenport said the administration should prioritize restoring access for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency before beginning detailed nuclear negotiations.

"The IAEA has not visited key Iranian nuclear sites in more than a year," she said. "It remains unclear how much of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure remains and where any gaps might be in trying to account for Iran’s nuclear materials."

She said renewed inspections would give Washington a clearer picture of Iran’s remaining facilities and materials, while helping negotiators design a verification regime capable of addressing any gaps.

Davenport also recommended pairing sanctions relief with specific, verifiable Iranian steps rather than negotiating one sweeping package.

"A series of smaller deals could build confidence in the process," she said.

Stricker urged the administration to link every concession involving Hormuz, sanctions or the U.S. blockade to a measurable Iranian step on the nuclear file.

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"The best approach to ensure a solid deal is to make the nuclear issues just as important as the Strait of Hormuz, removing the blockade and other top Iranian priorities," she said.

LEE CARTER: Election shocker: The winners had a slogan; the losers just had résumés

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:27:47 -0400

Tuesday night, the left won. The right won. The establishment won. The insurgents won.

In other words, nobody won.

Except for the message.

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The political class will now perform its traditional postmortem: Find the result it agrees with and declare a sweeping ideological mandate.

But voters delivered a simpler verdict: Tell me what you are going to do for me, and please do it before I lose interest.

The real divide was not left versus right. It was memorable versus forgettable.

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The winners had a sentence. The losers had a résumé.

Consider Abdul El-Sayed, who defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.

His message was "Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All."

Eleven words. Three beats. A villain, a benefit and a policy. In that order.

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Politicians like to imagine voters carefully comparing policy frameworks. Voters are usually wondering why everything costs so much and whether anyone in public life has noticed.

Stevens made the respectable case: experience, credentials and electability. All of that may have been true. It was also about her.

"I can win" is not a promise to voters. It is a candidate asking the public to participate in her career planning.

A résumé is evidence. It is not a reason. No one has ever left a rally humming, "She performs well in hypothetical general election matchups."

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The same dynamic appeared in Missouri, although ideology changed costumes.

Former "Squad" member Cori Bush warned that billionaires and outside interests were trying to control her district.

Her opponent, Wesley Bell, answered with six words: "Progressives are supposed to make progress."

It was a lethal little sentence.

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Bell took a word Bush believed she owned — "progressive" — and handed it back with a new definition: not posture, purity or national attention, but results.

Bush offered an enemy. Bell offered a standard.

A villain alone is not enough. It is only the first half of the argument.

The complete version is: They are doing this to you, and I will do this for you.

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Too many candidates never reach the second clause. They mistake indignation for persuasion.

But anger is an accelerant, not a destination. It can start the car. It cannot tell you where you are going.

Donald Trump understood this in 2016.

China was taking the jobs; he would bring them back.

Washington had lost control of the border; he would build the wall.

America had been diminished; he would make it great again.

Villain. Action. Benefit.

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One could object to every detail and still understand the whole thing before the elevator doors closed.

Republicans saw their own version in Michigan’s gubernatorial primary. John James spoke about restoration, work, security and a Michigan comeback. Perry Johnson emphasized a sweeping audit of state government.

An audit may be useful. But it is a process.

A comeback is a promise.

Politicians adore process words because they sound responsible. Voters hear paperwork.

They are not dreaming of an interagency working group. They would like the electric bill to go down.

This may be why data centers became one of the night’s more revealing issues.

William Lawrence made opposition to unchecked data center development central to his Michigan campaign. He took something vast and abstract — artificial intelligence infrastructure — and brought it home.

"AI infrastructure policy" is remote.

"Your family may pay more to power someone else’s data center" can move votes.

The closer an issue gets to the kitchen table, the less ideological it feels.

That is also why affordability has become the great unifying language of recent elections.

Politicians with little else in common have discovered that voters are preoccupied with the same rude facts: rent, groceries, child care, healthcare and the shrinking distance between a paycheck and a minor financial emergency.

But "affordability" is not, by itself, a message. It becomes persuasive only when people can picture it: the prescription they can fill, the rent increase they avoid, the utility bill they can manage.

Voters do not experience the economy as a set of indicators. They experience it as a series of small humiliations.

The grocery cart edited at checkout. The dinner out quietly canceled. The home that now seems permanently one promotion away. The medicine postponed.

The party that speaks most clearly to that experience will have an advantage. The one that answers with macroeconomic data will deserve what happens next.

Tuesday’s results also suggest something we should not miss.

Americans can be anti-establishment and anti-mayhem at the same time.

They can want change and reassurance. A fighter and a grown-up. Someone who will break the right things and leave the rest of the house standing.

This confuses political professionals, who prefer voters to fit neatly into ideological boxes.

Voters persist in being people.

The quality that matters is not always moderation. It is translation.

Can a candidate turn an ideology into an outcome? A policy into a picture? A political argument into something people can see in their own lives?

Tuesday’s winners were not uniformly progressive, moderate, populist or establishment.

What they shared was the ability to place the voter inside the story.

Too many political appeals begin with "I."

I fought. I led. I delivered. I have a plan.

The voter is expected to applaud this autobiographical achievement and infer a benefit.

The stronger appeal begins with an understood "you."

Your money. Your town. Your family. Your future.

Every campaign should have to pass a second-person test.

Can voters hear themselves in it? Can they explain what changes if the candidate wins? Can they repeat the central idea in 10 seconds?

If not, the campaign does not have a message.

It has material.

Both parties will now produce impressive documents announcing that voters endorsed whatever the authors believed on Monday.

But voters may have said something less ideological and more useful: Stop making us work so hard.

Do not hand us a list and call it a vision.

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Do not describe your ambition and call it our future.

Do not give us a villain and forget the rescue.

Tell us what is wrong. Tell us what you will do. Tell us how life will be different.

Then stop talking before you ruin it.

Tuesday night was not a triumph of the left or the right.

It was a triumph of the personal over the procedural, the promise over the résumé and the memorable over the merely correct.

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The winners gave voters a sentence.

The losers gave them something to read.

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WNBA silent on whether French transgender star dominating women's league would be eligible to play

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:22:06 -0400

The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association still have not said whether the most dominant player in a French women’s professional basketball league would be eligible to play in the WNBA.

Transgender basketball player Julie Tétart, a biological male, plays for Monaco in Ligue Féminine 2 (LF2), France’s second-tier women’s basketball league.

Tétart averaged 21 points and 20 rebounds per game during the 2025-26 season, leading LF2 in both categories.

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Eurobasket.com also named the 34-year-old its All-French LF2 Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Domestic Player of the Year.

Those numbers certainly sound WNBA-worthy.

Plus, Tétart told OutKick/Fox News Digital that playing in the WNBA is "a childhood dream" and said, "If they contact me, I won’t say no."

So, OutKick/Fox News Digital asked the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association a simple question: Would Julie Tétart be eligible to play in the league?

Neither organization responded to the initial inquiries or a subsequent follow-up specifically addressing Tétart’s eligibility under the collective bargaining agreement.

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The question shouldn’t be difficult. After all, the league’s newly signed CBA appears to provide a clear eligibility standard.

Article XIII, Section 1(a) states: "Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA."

Sounds simple, right?

But as OutKick/Fox News Digital previously reported, the 409-page agreement never defines "woman" or "women." The terms "transgender" and "gender identity" don’t appear anywhere in the document.

The CBA contains detailed definitions for dozens of other terms. Yet the agreement doesn’t define the word that determines who may play in the league.

That omission was already notable when Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said leagues and governing bodies should work with athletes to determine who should be included in women’s sports.

OutKick/Fox News Digital previously sought clarification about the standard after Clark’s comments.

At that point, the league could treat the question as theoretical.

It isn’t theoretical anymore.

Tétart gives the WNBA a concrete case: a professional player in a women’s league who led LF2 in scoring and rebounding and has publicly expressed interest in the WNBA.

Would the WNBA consider Tétart a "woman" for purposes of Article XIII?

Would eligibility be determined by biological sex, gender identity, hormone levels or some other standard?

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The CBA doesn’t say, leaving the league’s eligibility standard unclear.

The question is separate from age, draft and international-player eligibility provisions, which the CBA addresses in detail.

The WNBA has repeatedly presented itself as an inclusive, progressive sports league. But "inclusion" doesn’t answer the basic question: What is a woman, according to the WNBA and the WNBPA?

Either Tétart is eligible or Tétart isn’t.

If Tétart is eligible, the league should explain the standard and how that standard protects fairness for female players.

If Tétart isn’t eligible, the league should identify the rule or policy that makes a biological male ineligible. The CBA’s current language doesn’t provide that clarity publicly.

This isn’t a request for the WNBA to comment on an abstract political debate. It’s a request for the league to apply its own eligibility rule to a specific professional basketball player.

The same applies to the WNBPA. The union agreed to language stating that only women may play in the league, so players deserve to know how that language would apply to a biological male currently dominating a women’s league.

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A professional player has publicly expressed interest in a WNBA opportunity.

The league has a rule that supposedly determines whether that opportunity is possible.

But when asked whether Julie Tétart qualifies under that rule, the WNBA and WNBPA had nothing to say.

49ers star Dre Greenlaw lambasts Denver's altitude after Broncos' tenure: 'Fighting demons'

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:21:36 -0400

Home is where the heart is. For linebacker Dre Greenlaw, that certainly was not with the Denver Broncos.

Greenlaw spent last season with the Broncos after signing a three-year, $31.5 million contract, but was cut almost a year later. Greenlaw then returned to the San Francisco 49ers, where he spent the first six years of his career, on a one-year deal. While it wasn’t the main reason Greenlaw left Denver, he certainly won’t miss the altitude of the Mile High City.

"F—ing altitude," Greenlaw told The Athletic. "My mouth’s dry, my nose is dry, I can’t sleep. … I’m fighting demons left and right."

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"I tell you, it’s different being here in California," Greenlaw said. "This fresh air, bro, it makes a difference. You feel like you can run all day out here."

Greenlaw’s Broncos tenure got off to an inauspicious start, as he suffered a severe quadriceps strain on the second day of OTAs, and it held him out until Week 7. Greenlaw said he felt head coach Sean Payton’s ire because he wasn’t able to be on the field.

"We were good, especially when I first came in," Greenlaw said. "And then you pop your quad, people start looking at you. Then, when we played the Jaguars (on Dec. 21), I had a little bit of a hamstring (injury). After that, you kind of feel when the coach is, like, not really messing with you. I felt alone."

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The linebacker said he knew the trainers better than his teammates because he wasn’t on the field. Last season, he appeared in eight games (seven starts), recorded 43 tackles, with two tackles for loss, one sack and one interception.

The Broncos ran a different scheme than the one Greenlaw used with the 49ers, and he said he never mastered it. He took accountability for his shortcomings in Denver.

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"I don’t blame anything on the Broncos," he said. "Coming off the Achilles and the calf (injuries), I just wasn’t in the shape that I needed to be to go out there with them and give it all I got. I should have taken it slow. (But) naturally, they’d just paid me, so that’s all I wanted to do — go show them what I could do. And it bit me in the ass, the second day I got there."

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"I know what I could have done better, as far as being in that film," he said. "That’s where I feel like I let myself and everybody down."

After being cut by the Broncos, Greenlaw signed a one-year, $7.5 million deal to return to the 49ers. The familiarity of Southern California is one he enjoys.

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"It just feels like home," Greenlaw said. "I get to still play football and prove people wrong. And that’s what I’ve been doing my whole life."

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Senate confirms new CDC director as diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak sweeps US

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:13:37 -0400

The Senate confirmed the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as viral outbreaks wreak havoc across the country, and as lawmakers worry whether they’ve found someone to stand up to President Donald Trump’s top health official.

The upper chamber confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the next CDC director on Wednesday along party lines. Her confirmation comes as a Cyclospora outbreak, commonly known as the diarrhea parasite, carves its way across the U.S. from contaminated lettuce.

Schwartz is the latest person to lead the agency during Trump’s second term in a position that has seen nearly a half dozen different names and faces helming the nation’s disease-fighting outfit.

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She almost didn’t make the cut for a full confirmation vote.

Lawmakers on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee grilled Schwartz on whether she would actually stand up to the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his position on vaccines.

Notably, HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy, R-La., who proved the decisive vote to confirm Kennedy last year, didn’t buy whether she would just take orders or make scientific and medically-based decisions.

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When pressed during her initial committee hearing whether she would buck orders that were politically motivated, Schwartz told Cassidy, "The secretary will absolutely allow me to be CDC director."

"I feel like I’m having to go after this question a little bit more firmly than I feel like I should," Cassidy said. "You can be CDC director and just take orders. We need a CDC director that will actually stand up to crazy, stupid things being said that undermine faith in immunization."

That changed, though, and Schwartz cleared her committee test. Cassidy, who has used his newfound freedom to test the waters against the administration after being ousted by a Trump-backed opponent in his primary, said the agency "needs someone who understands that the way to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases is to reassure the public that vaccines are safe and effective."

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"I’m confident that she knows what she is doing and will stand against those who do not," he said.

Schwartz, who served as deputy surgeon general during Trump’s first term, is not the first CDC director to be confirmed during this Congress.

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The first was Susan Monarez, who lasted only a month in the role.

Monarez received glowing praise from Trump during her confirmation process, but was swiftly booted from the position over what appeared to be a disagreement with Kennedy over vaccines.

Commanders filling wide receiver need with Stefon Diggs, leaving Brandon Aiyuk to stew in his odd behavior

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:12:06 -0400

The Washington Commanders, desperately wanting to add wide receiver help for their offense, had basically two obvious and productive veteran options from which to pick – Stefon Diggs or Brandon Aiyuk.

So, the guy who has played for three different teams the past three seasons and somehow wore out his welcome despite producing two 1,000-yard seasons in that time – Diggs?

Or the guy who signed a big contract with the San Francisco 49ers in 2024, got injured, didn't play in 2025, and has become a candidate for an intervention because of his bizarre behavior in recent months – Aiyuk?

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The Commanders are going with Diggs.

Diggs is set to sign with the Commanders, NFL Network first reported on Wednesday. Diggs will agree to what is expected to be a one-year contract and it will not be a minimum salary deal.

Diggs will join a wide receiver room replete with other veterans, including Terry McLaurin, Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffery and Dyami Brown, all who must produce while rookie Antonio Williams develops.

This is good for Diggs.

He's from the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia), he's coming off his first fully healthy offseason in three years, and he's once again playing with a good quarterback in Jayden Daniels.

This is not good, however, for Aiyuk.

It's a full-on public statement of what NFL personnel people have been privately telling Fox News Digital about Aiyuk's behavior. It is filled with off-putting, perhaps even disconcerting antics, and teams don't want to add that to their locker room.

What antics, you ask?

Filming himself while driving over 100 MPH on the road adjacent to the San Francisco 49ers training facility that Aiyuk declined to report to for much of last season.
Posting a racetrack video after an arrest warrant connected to the alleged speeding was issued.
Filming himself throwing cash around the floor to mock the 49ers for paying him.
Mocking coach Kyle Shanahan's recent accident online. The accident left Shanahan with a broken hand, broken ribs and various other injuries that prevented him from fulfilling all his duties at the start of training camp.

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There's more but you get the drift.

Aiyuk didn't hide his desire to go to the Commanders because he desperately wants out of San Francisco and Daniels was his college teammate at Arizona State, where the two had good chemistry.

The Commanders expressed some interest in Aiyuk with the 49ers months ago.

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But that interested waned. And now one can only imagine how Aiyuk will react to the news that the team offering his best chance for playing this season is going in another direction.

It might serve as a lesson for him to cut back on his reputation-harming conduct.

Or not.

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5 Mexican cartel bosses charged in weapons, drug trafficking, timeshare fraud schemes, DOJ says

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:02:53 -0400

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), along with the heads of numerous other federal agencies, announced Wednesday indictments of members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) for drug trafficking, weapons charges and for targeting elderly Americans in sprawling timeshare fraud schemes.

The revelation was part of a wider inter-agency news conference Wednesday announcing a sweeping set of enforcement actions targeting the CJNG in Mexico.

"These sophisticated organizations use violence and fear to maintain control over the importation of deadly narcotics in the United States, including fentanyl, cocaine, meth, and other illegal drugs. Their actions spread violence and death to our communities," Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced during the news conference.

"These cartel members have been charged with a range of crimes, including running drug networks, organizing highly trained hitmen responsible for murders and attempted assassinations, procuring weapons, money laundering and deadly drug manufacturing and distribution. Three of the alleged cartel members were also allegedly committing a sophisticated fraud targeting elderly Americans in an alleged timeshare fraud scheme," Blanche added.

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As part of the enforcement, the DOJ's criminal division brought federal charges against five senior members of the cartel, including drug trafficking and firearms offenses, Assistant Attorney General Tysen Duva said. Duva also provided further details about the fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans.

"CJNG targeted Americans who are aspiring to own or already own timeshares in Mexico, many of them elderly, and promised them profits for selling or renting them. But first, the victims had to pay taxes and advance fees. Of course, the profits never came. Once someone paid, the fraudsters contacted them again, posing as lawyers or officials who could recover the money for another fee," Duva explained.

"Of course it was fake. The scheme morphed and continued, with the fraudsters even claiming that the victims actually paid a cartel and would be arrested if they did not pay more, which they did. One particular victim, an 83-year-old individual, an American who bought a timeshare many years ago for $179,000, was duped at each level of this phase. He paid advance fees to begin with. He fell for fake real estate websites and title companies. He was victimized again by attorneys who sent their bar information and fake websites, who claimed that they could get his money back. Of course they were impersonators and they could not," Duva continued.

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"Government agencies then contacted him for additional fees, using government letterhead and spoofed government websites. And then again, Mexican law enforcement contacted him and demanded he pay criminal and civil fines because he had apparently paid a cartel. It went on and on. It victimized this man for hundreds of thousands of dollars over eight years," Duva said.

Between 2019 and 2023, FBI Director Kash Patel explained during the news conference, the scheme defrauded over 6,000 Americans to the tune of $400 million.

"These individuals, pursuant to the New York Field Office investigation that began a few years ago, started call centers, down south and across the world. The funds they utilized and they scammed out of these call centers from senior citizens from across America, totaled over $400 million. They duped our seniors using email, telephone, text messages and phishing campaigns into subscribing to a timeshare project that they falsely stood up and falsely delivered promises that our seniors would be able to enjoy their lives and their vacations, only to have that money seized from them and that vacation and their retirements deprived from them," Patel said.

Patel also announced that the FBI had executed over 30 foreign transfers of custody in 15 countries in July alone.

"I'm here to tell you today, for all these individuals that are on the run right now, you will not be on the run for long. We will hunt you down in every corner of the planet, and we will return you here to face American justice," he said. Patel also said the FBI was working to return stolen funds to the elderly victims, adding "we have seized these funds and we are going to get them back to the senior citizens that were fleeced of their life savings and their retirements. That is the mission of law enforcement."

Blanche said the DOJ has been working with a wide swath of other federal agencies on increased enforcement actions which he said have helped reduce fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. by 22%. The agencies involved in the enforcement actions included the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the IRS, the State Department, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

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The DEA's Administrator Terry Cole framed the enforcement as an America First policy during the news conference.

"Since the inception nearly two decades ago, CJNG has grown into one of the world's most dangerous and ruthless foreign terrorist organizations. CJNG was built on a vast criminal network that produces and distributes deadly drugs, while sustaining a powerful influence via violence and corruption in Mexico. This includes members within the Mexican government who shield CJNG leadership from justice and facilitate drug trafficking, money laundering, and violence," Cole said.

"CJNG actions have resulted in the deaths of thousands of Americans, Americans that were lost way too soon. They did this through the production and distribution of fentanyl, a weapon of mass destruction. DEA is aggressively targeting both the cartels and the corrupt government officials who are responsible for the deaths of our citizens," Cole continued.

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"Today's coordinated actions against CJNG leadership and infrastructure, including superseding indictments and rewards totaling more than $100 million in arrest, will not end. It sends a very clear message. This is just the beginning. This is about Americans first. This is a fight against CJNG that we are just beginning, and we will not back down. DEA investigations of cases have generated more than 100 federal indictments against CJNG leaders and members and associates. We are working with our international partners to arrest, extradite, and prosecute these defendants in the United States," Cole concluded.

Blanche said the agency partnered with the State Department to offer up to $100 million for information leading to the arrest of the cartel leaders.

Fox News Digital contacted the DOJ, FBI and DEA for further comment.

Clay Travis sets sights on French trans phenom Julie Tetart for proposed 'inclusive' WNBA expansion team

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:33:40 -0400

French trans basketball player Julie Tetart's childhood dream to play in the WNBA is one more step to becoming a reality.

On Wednesday, during an appearance on "Don't @ Me" with Dan Dakich, OutKick founder Clay Travis announced that he will target Tetart, who was the scoring and rebounding leader in France's Ligue 2 during the 2025-26 season, as the face of his potential WNBA franchise that he'd call the Nashville Balls.

"If the WNBA is inclusive, then this French all-star, a WNBA team has to sign [Tetart]," Travis told Dakich.

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On Monday, the 6'3 and shredded Tetart told OutKick, "If they contact me, I won't say no. But you have to be realistic: I'm old, and there are far better players than me!"

Travis doesn't care how old Tetart is. He can see talent. He can see determination. His vision is of a basketball player who is hungry to lead a fledgling WNBA franchise. Tetart called playing in the WNBA a "childhood dream" while trading Instagram DMs with OutKick.

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"I put in a franchise application, Dan. The Nashville Balls would be the greatest dynasty of all time. Most inclusive, too. We're only signing men who identify as women," Clay continued. "Our slogan is 'One love, two balls.' And we're going to absolutely dominate the WNBA."

How good will this team be with biological males leading the way? The multi-millionaire sports, politics, culture and radio voice says this team will be historic. "You thought back in the day that [John] Wooden had a dynasty at UCLA. You thought that back in the day that Bill Russell and the Celtics were something to behold. You ain't seen nothin' until you've seen what the Nashville Balls will do in the WNBA," Clay added.

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This vision of an all-trans team isn't as far-fetched as some might think. France's Ligue 2 (LF2) is home to not only Tetart, but also to a trans player named Aurore Pautou, 43, who is regularly among the league leaders in points and rebounds. Pautou had no history of high-level basketball before joining LF2. Suddenly, at 40-plus, everything clicked and now Pautou is one of the league's best players.

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Clay's front court is loaded.

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The ball is officially in the WNBA's court. It's time to put up or shut up on its inclusivity.

Houston Texans star practices in pads for first time in nearly two years after 2024 career-threatening injury

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:33:23 -0400

The snapshot of Tank Dell crumpled in that end zone and desperately pointing at his dislocated knee in December of 2024 is something to recall but not relive because it was horrible to witness.

Dell, 26, hasn't played football since that moment, raising concerns he'd never play again and amid the echoes of naysayers predicting he'd never be the same.

But Tank Dell's comeback is on. And on Wednesday that long journey took a significant step when he stepped on an NFL practice field with his teammates in full pads for the first time at Houston Texans training camp.

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Dell worked during significant parts of practice, although he took some periods and drills off. Yes, this return that has Dell playing for the first time since 2024 is a process.

And neither he nor anyone else in the Texans' organization is ready to make bold predictions about the comeback other than stating the goal is competing in 2026.

That's understandable if you know the history

While catching a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs, Dell collided with teammate Jared Wayne, causing his left knee to buckle violently beneath him.

Doctors ultimately determined Dell dislocated his knee, tore multiple major knee ligaments, ruptured his patellar tendon, suffered significant damage to the meniscus and surrounding soft tissue, and sustained a vascular injury that required emergency surgery to restore blood flow to his lower leg.

The severity of the damage spoke for itself: Dell's career seemed on the brink.

For a receiver like Dell, whose game is built on sudden acceleration, sharp cuts, and change of direction, the challenge of returning to form is daunting. Even after doctors clear such a player to resume football activities, rebuilding confidence in the repaired knee, restoring strength and flexibility, and withstanding the physical demands of NFL competition can take years – if it happens at all.

Dell has made steady progress through his rehabilitation, but his recovery has been viewed as one of the league's most difficult injury comebacks because of the extraordinary extent of the damage.

"It’s been a roller coaster ride, to say the least," Dell said when he spoke to reporters in June. "It’s been a long journey, but I’m built for it, and I’m ready for it, and I was ready for it.

"I’m getting through it, and it’s light at the end of the tunnel, so I’m almost there."

Not quite.

Dell's ramp-up to a game is not one step or even one week away. The Texans have been deliberate in ordering his return and the next step is seeing how he reacts to Wednesday's practice – checking whether there's pain, swelling, discomfort.

If Dell clears that hurdle, then he'll practice again. And again. And again.

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Eventually, barring a setback, Dell might get snaps in a preseason game. Then, if he clears that, the regular-season beckons.

The Texans open the regular season on Sept. 13 against the Buffalo Bills at home against the Buffalo Bills. That's seemingly a long way away.

But Tank Dell got one significant step closer on Wednesday.

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