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Trump threatens to double tariffs on Mexico if migrant caravans not stopped

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:27:59 -0500

President Donald Trump is using his tariff leverage to urge Mexico to stop a migrant caravan from reaching the U.S. southern border.

"Huge CARAVANS are forming and beginning their illegal march through Mexico," Trump wrote in a Thursday morning Truth Social post. "Many of the people in these Caravans are those that various countries don’t want - ‘Send them to America,’ they say - But they will not be accepted!

"MEXICO MUST STOP THEM, NOW, and if they do not do so, the Tariffs on Mexico will be IMMEDIATELY DOUBLED," he added. "MEXICO, THE GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, THE VERY LIBERAL NEW GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, OUR GREAT BORDER PATROL, & ICE, HAVE BEEN SO INFORMED. There will be no leniency!"

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Trump's post began with the suggestion the midterm election results have emboldened the mass migration efforts that he has had to shut down since his first administration.

"Here we go again!" Trump's post began. "With the perceived loss by the Republicans in the Midterms - I WAS NOT ON THE BALLOT- the INVASION of our Country is taking place again."

The group of migrants, an estimated 1,500 people mostly from Central America, set off Tuesday from the southern city of Tapachula near the Guatemala border.

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Democratic state attorneys general gains in the midterms could help unwind some of Trump's immigration law enforcement that he had admitted might have come off as "too tough" for voters earlier this month.

Democratic Texas Attorney General-elect Nathan Johnson could drop the state's defense of SB4, a Republican-backed Texas law that allows state authorities to arrest and prosecute people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The New Orleans-based Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in April allowed the law to take effect as a challenge proceeds.

Current Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who chose not to seek re-election in a failed Senate bid, remains in office until Johnson is sworn in on Jan. 1, 2027.

With the loss of Texas, Florida remains the largest reliably red state on the political map, and Florida AG James Uthmeier spoke out forcefully against Democratic efforts to loosen enforcement on immigration.

"I don't think we can entertain amnesty in a conversation," he told "The Will Cain Show" on Wednesday evening. "We have to be a country focused on rule of law. In Florida we've deported a record number, tens of thousands of criminal illegal aliens, child predators, murderers, people who have committed violent crimes, and we're at an all-time crime low. We're safer than ever after shutting down the border."

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In another matter, the U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to take up Iowa’s appeal of a ruling blocking a law that would allow state officials to arrest and prosecute people who are in the U.S. illegally. The state's Democratic AG-elect Nate Willems, could decline to defend the law if the Supreme Court takes the case.

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Broncos announce Daiyan Henley trade with Chargers 'will not be finalized' after NFL deadline

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:18:29 -0500

Linebacker Daiyan Henley is staying in Los Angeles after all.

The Denver Broncos announced Thursday that their deal with the Los Angeles Chargers for Henley "will not be finalized."

"The proposed trade involving linebacker Daiyan Henley will not be finalized," the Broncos’ social media post late Wednesday read. "We have great respect for Daiyan as a player and person, and we wish him all the best moving forward."

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The Broncos did not make it clear why the trade for Henley fell through, though he was in the Broncos’ facility on Wednesday and underwent a physical.

Denver announced the deal to acquire the fourth-year pro out of Washington State before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, saying that the deal was "pending a physical." Perhaps his physical showed the Broncos something they didn’t like moving forward.

The Broncos had agreed to send a 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 fifth-round pick to the Chargers in exchange for the veteran backer.

Now, the Chargers jokingly posted a revision of their "Thank You, Daiyan" graphic with a "Welcome Back" message.

With the Broncos on their bye week, we likely won’t know what led to the Henley fallout until head coach Sean Payton returns to prepare for the Week 11 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders next week.

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Henley is in the midst of his final rookie contract year, meaning he is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent following the 2026 NFL season. He was a third-round selection by the Chargers in the 2023 NFL Draft, and has developed into a key piece of their defense.

Unfortunately for Los Angeles, they remain the only winless team in the NFL, a shocker to many in the football world given the talent on both sides of the ball.

Meanwhile, the Broncos own the AFC West division lead at 7-2, and were looking to upgrade an already fantastic defense. Henley would’ve worked alongside middle linebacker Alex Singleton, who leads the NFL with 107 tackles through nine games.

Henly has recorded 51 tackles, a Chargers team-high, through eight games, which should come as no surprise given he’s tallied back-to-back 100-tackle seasons.

This isn’t the only trade to fall through during deadline week, as the Cincinnati Bengals pulled the plug on a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, though for a different reason than the Broncos.

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The Bengals were looking to acquire Arnold Ebiketie, but apologized for the failed deal after realizing they would’ve relinquished a compensatory draft pick in 2027 if they acquired him.

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Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:06:29 -0500

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Video of bear chilling at the top of a tree proves their elite and frightening climbing skills

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:09:45 -0500

It's that time of year again, folks, and I'm not talking about the holiday season.

Yes, it would appear as though we have reached the point where bear videos are hot on the internet.

We here at OutKick OutDoors have the market cornered on bear videos, as this will personally be my third story on a viral bear video in as many days.

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Today's teddy in question is a black bear in upstate New York who decided he wanted to get a better view of his surroundings.

Crystal Gugliotta of Plattsburgh, New York, said she and her husband were driving on Friday, November 6, when they spotted the bear and turned around to get a better look.

"I couldn’t believe how high he was and how those thin branches were holding him up," Gugliotta said.

Now, we've all been told bears are excellent climbers, and if you are ever trying to get away from one, a tree is the last place you want to be.

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But seeing how high up this little guy got, as well as how easily he's balancing on that spindly tree is a tad bit frightening.

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Sometimes we need a reminder of just how impressive these creatures can be, and Gugliotta's video illustrates that perfectly.

This video is a good counter to the one of the black bear crossing the road in a busy South Florida neighborhood, too.

This is what it looks like when bears are comfortable in their natural habitat, and although the dizzying heights and frail branches look precarious to you and me, I can assure you the New York bear is infinitely safer than the Florida bear dodging traffic on I-75.

Keep on living the dream, buddy!

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Oh, and if you're roughing it in the Plattsburgh area, try to avoid any tall trees for the time being.

5 myths about data broker opt-outs that expose retirees

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:08:42 -0500

Have you already tried removing your personal information from data broker sites? If so, you might have Googled your name, disliked what you saw and spent an afternoon filling out opt-out forms on sites like Spokeo, Whitepages and BeenVerified. That took real effort, and it wasn't wasted. Unfortunately, completing a few data broker opt-outs doesn't necessarily mean your information will stay private.

It comes down to how data brokers operate. Their practices can be confusing, and some common misconceptions leave people exposed without realizing it. For retirees, the stakes can be especially high. Decades of public records, property ownership history and family connections can give scammers plenty of information to work with.

I've spent years covering how scammers operate. And here's something I've noticed. Sometimes, people take reasonable steps to protect themselves, then assume the problem has been solved. That's where trouble can begin. Let's clear up five myths about data broker opt-outs that could put your privacy and financial security at risk.

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WHY CAREFUL PEOPLE STILL END UP ON DATA BROKER SITES

Myth 1: "I already opted out, so my data is gone"

This may be the most dangerous misconception, especially for retirees who've already taken steps to protect their privacy. Here's the reality. Hundreds of data brokers operate in the United States. When you submit an opt-out request to Spokeo, you've addressed your information on that particular service. What about everyone else? Other data brokers may still have your name, home address, phone number and information about your relatives. Some also compile estimates about your finances and property. And even the site you opted out of could eventually list your information again.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, information can reappear on people-search websites when the underlying public records change. Those records may include property filings and other government documents that remain publicly accessible. That's why one round of data broker opt-outs may only provide temporary relief.

Myth 2: "My family's personal information doesn't affect me"

This one concerns me because it involves the people closest to us. Data broker profiles frequently include information about relatives and household members. That means your information could still appear in someone else's listing even after you've removed your own profile. Let's say your daughter completes several opt-outs. Her personal listing disappears from those sites.

However, your profile could still identify her as a relative and reveal details about where she lives. Now consider what happens when a scammer uses that information to research your family. Your phone rings. "Grandpa, it's me. I'm in the hospital. Please don't tell Mom. She'll worry. Can you wire me $1,200?" The caller knows your granddaughter's name and how you're related. Those details can make the emergency sound believable. And with AI voice cloning, criminals may even imitate a loved one's voice if they have access to a suitable audio sample. This type of fraud is commonly called the grandparent scam. The consequences can be devastating.

According to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report, people 60 and older filed more than 201,000 complaints involving over $7.7 billion in reported losses. The average reported loss was approximately $38,500 per complaint. Those figures cover internet crime reported by older adults, not grandparent scams alone. Still, they show the financial danger facing this age group. A family code word and a rule to call relatives back using a trusted number can help stop these scams before money changes hands.

Myth 3: "My information isn't interesting enough to target"

I understand why this feels true. You're probably not a celebrity. You may not post much on social media. Perhaps you've lived a relatively private life. Why would a scammer care about you?

Here's what someone searching data broker websites might discover:

Your home address and estimated property value
Previous addresses going back decades
Names of relatives and possible household connections
Your approximate age and past employment
Information suggesting your income range or financial circumstances

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The amount and accuracy of this information vary by broker. However, criminals can combine publicly available details with information from other sources to build a more convincing profile. Think about how many companies still ask questions about your previous addresses or family history when verifying your identity. Suddenly, those old records become more valuable to someone trying to impersonate you. And the concern goes beyond theory.

A 2025 analysis of FBI data estimated that access to personal information online could have contributed to 72% of reported internet-crime incidents involving older Americans in 2024. However, that figure is based on an assessment of crime categories and does not prove that data brokers played a role in every case. Still, the findings highlight how exposed personal details can help criminals carry out scams.

Retirees may be especially attractive targets because scammers often assume they've accumulated savings or valuable property. The less personal information criminals can easily find, the harder it becomes for them to create convincing, personalized scams.

Myth 4: "If I haven't been targeted yet, I must be safe"

Here's another way to think about that. You may have received a suspicious email that landed in your spam folder. Perhaps someone called pretending to represent your bank, but you hung up. Or maybe you got a strange text message and deleted it without responding. Any of those situations sound familiar? Scammers attempt to reach people every day. However, you may never know whether a particular attempt used information from a data broker.

Meanwhile, your personal details could remain available online. Some data brokers continually update their databases as new information becomes available. As a result, previously removed information may eventually reappear. And there's evidence that personal data has been deliberately supplied to criminals. In September 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice announced prison sentences for two former Epsilon employees involved in selling targeted consumer lists to fraudsters. According to prosecutors, those lists helped criminals target older and vulnerable Americans through fraudulent mail campaigns. In one scheme, the criminals defrauded more than 218,000 victims out of over $23.7 million.

That's a sobering example of how personal information can become a tool for financial crime. If you're retired and have spent decades building your savings, protecting information about your household deserves serious attention. Waiting until something goes wrong could prove expensive.

Myth 5: "This is a technology problem for younger people"

Maybe your grandchildren grew up with smartphones and social media. You didn't. So it's tempting to think online privacy concerns belong to younger generations. But data brokers don't need you to have an Instagram account to collect information about your life. Think about the records you've accumulated over the years. Perhaps you bought your first home in 1978. That property transaction may still appear in public records.

You might also have records associated with:

Previous home purchases and sales
Divorce or probate proceedings
Business registrations and professional licenses
Political donations
Address changes over several decades

Some of this information can be legally obtained through public records and other databases. And although the amount of information varies, data brokers can combine records from different sources to create detailed profiles. Your grandchildren may have more social media activity. However, you could have a much longer public record history. That's worth remembering the next time someone suggests online privacy is only a concern for younger people.

DATA BROKER OPT-OUT: HOW RETIREES CAN PROTECT THEIR DATA

How to make data broker opt-outs more effective

The most practical approach involves regular checks and repeated removal requests. You can do this yourself by searching data broker websites, submitting opt-out forms and returning periodically to see whether your information has reappeared.

The Federal Trade Commission confirms that manual opt-outs are free, although the process can take time. And with hundreds of data brokers collecting personal information, keeping track of every website can feel overwhelming.

Another option is to use a personal data removal service. These services can automate opt-out requests across multiple data broker websites and continue checking for information that reappears. Some also offer family plans, which may be helpful for retirees whose personal information is connected to adult children or other relatives.

However, no service can remove every piece of information from the internet. Public records and information held outside participating databases may remain accessible.

The goal is to reduce how much personal information scammers can easily find about you. Whether you handle removals yourself or use an automated service, staying consistent is one of the best ways to help protect your privacy.

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Kurt's key takeaways

Here's what concerns me most. You can spend hours removing your personal information from data broker websites and still have details about your life floating around online. That's frustrating, especially when you've already made the effort to protect yourself. And for retirees, decades of public records can give scammers information they may use to make a convincing phone call or attempt to steal your identity. Your family's information can also lead criminals right back to you. That's why I believe ongoing data removal deserves a place in your privacy routine. A data removal service can help make that process easier, although no service can guarantee everything will disappear. My advice? Don't assume one round of opt-outs means you're finished. Keep checking, talk to your family about protecting their information and remember that a scammer who knows personal details about you could still be a complete stranger.

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Fernando Mendoza embraces 'once-in-a-lifetime' chance as Raiders' QB1, credits Kirk Cousins' mentorship

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:01:29 -0500

Fernando Mendoza has spent most of his first few months in the NFL watching, learning and practicing rather than playing in actual games.

But his time as veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins’ backup ended this week, and Mendoza appears eager to embrace the "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity that awaits him. Although Mendoza described becoming the Las Vegas Raiders’ starting quarterback as a "new step," he also said he didn't want to make the mistake of making the moment larger than it needed to be.

Mendoza’s first regular-season start will come Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, whose vaunted defense helped propel them to last season’s Super Bowl title.

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Mendoza said his work and Cousins’ mentorship have helped him gain confidence and earn the trust of his teammates and coach Klint Kubiak.

"I'm a lot more confident as a quarterback and feel more developed, whether it's [playing] under center, connecting with teammates, understanding an NFL scheme," the No. 1 selection in April's NFL Draft said Wednesday. "There are so many areas that I have improved on, and I look forward to keep on improving."

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Mendoza’s teammates can certainly relate to what the young quarterback is facing as he adjusts to the NFL. That support includes standout tight end Brock Bowers, who said he is "excited" to see the rookie can do when he makes his first NFL start.

"Everyone has faith in him," Bowers said. "[Mendoza] might have a bad play here and there, but you just got to flush it. I know he does a good job at that."

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Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker praised the consistency Mendoza brings to the quarterback position. Tucker also said it was encouraging to see the rookie settle into a rhythm during Wednesday’s practice, when Mendoza took first-team reps.

"We've been seeing it all year," Tucker said. "He's been taking reps with us. He's been doing everything, and you just see a throw in practice and say, 'Wow.' For that to be out there this Sunday is going to be fun."

The Vikings sent a third-round pick to Las Vegas for Cousins before Tuesday’s trade deadline. The move reunited Cousins with coach Kevin O’Connell and returned him to a franchise and offensive system in which he had found success. Cousins played for Minnesota from 2018 through 2023

The trade was one of the more surprising moves amid a flurry of deals and caught Mendoza off guard. He said he had "no inkling" his mentor would be traded.

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"People were like, 'Kirk got traded,' and everyone just said that's the nature of the business, and that's how it is," Mendoza said. "And I'm excited to see Kirk in his future."

Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy last year en route to Indiana's undefeated season and the program's first ever national title. The Raiders did not want to rush Mendoza’s development, so they brought in Cousins as a bridge quarterback to start the season.

Cousins helped the Raiders surpass their win total from last season. In nine starts, he threw for 2,340 yards, 20 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Cousins rushed for one touchdown and threw another, but was intercepted three times in what proved to be his final start in a Raiders uniform.

Ozempic and Zepbound users face 6 rebound risks after stopping, doctor warns

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:40 -0500

While GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have reshaped weight management and diabetes control, research shows that many patients stop taking them within a year.

Research has found that cycling off these medications can bring potential rebound risks, ranging from rapid weight regain to the loss of cardiovascular protection.

Dr. Frank Dumont, internal medicine physician and executive medical director at Virta Health in San Francisco, spoke with Fox News Digital about why patients stop taking GLP-1s, the potential risks and how to maintain progress afterward.

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Why patients stop

Some patients may stop taking GLP-1 medications because of medical concerns or side effects, while others prefer not to remain on long-term medication, Dumont said.

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea.

"Those types of things can become troublesome enough that people actually have a hard time eating enough food to get good nourishment," he told Fox News Digital. "Working with your physician to make a decision about whether it's right for you to stay on the medicine or not is important."

Other serious side effects, like acute pancreatitis, would prompt immediate discontinuation of the drug.

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"We know that's fairly rare, but if the pancreas becomes involved, that is not a good thing," Dumont said. "It can be very serious. It can even be life-threatening."

Certain GLP-1 medications carry a warning about thyroid tumors based on animal studies, though the risk in humans remains unknown.

These medications should not be used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or a condition called multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).

Dumont outlined six potential risks patients may face after stopping a GLP-1.

No. 1: Return of hunger and cravings

The most immediate side effect patients notice after stopping a GLP-1 is the return of intense cravings and a sharp spike in appetite, often referred to as "food noise," according to Dumont.

Many patients assume they can treat GLP-1s like a short-term prescription, taking the drug to hit a target weight or blood sugar goal and then stopping, the doctor noted.

However, major medical organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Obesity Medicine Association, classify obesity as a chronic condition that typically requires ongoing management.

"Unless you have significantly changed what you're doing in terms of the types of foods you're eating, it's likely you'll go back to the same foods you were eating before, and hunger and cravings will go up," Dumont said.

No. 2: Weight regain

It is typical for GLP-1 users to experience weight regain after quitting, according to Dumont.

In the STEP 1 trial extension, participants regained about two-thirds of the weight they had lost within a year of stopping semaglutide and lifestyle interventions.

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In the SURMOUNT-4 trial for tirzepatide, patients who were switched to a placebo after 36 months of treatment regained more than half the weight they had lost over the following year, even while receiving diet and exercise counseling.

"That's just so devastating for people who felt like they'd finally found a solution that would work," Dumont said.

No. 3: Change in biomarkers

Biomarkers — which are measurable indicators of what’s happening inside the body, such as blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels — tend to improve while taking a GLP-1, which is beneficial for those with pre-diabetes or diabetes.

When a GLP-1 is stopped, these markers can reverse if not countered with a change in diet, according to Dumont.

Improvements in fatty liver disease may also fade after treatment stops, the doctor said.

"We know that these medications can help to decrease some of that steatotic or fatty liver disease that occurs," he noted. "And when you go off the medicine, if you go back to eating the way you did before, those numbers have a tendency to worsen."

No. 4: Worsening body composition

Weight loss while taking GLP-1 medications can include a loss of muscle, raising concerns about body composition and long-term physical function, according to Dumont.

"When people take the GLP-1 medications, they lose weight, but they tend to lose both fat mass and lean muscle mass," he told Fox News Digital.

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In a body-composition study of tirzepatide, about 25% of the weight lost was lean mass, which includes muscle and other nonfat tissue. The remaining 75% was fat.

Dumont expressed concern that patients who regain weight after stopping treatment may not fully replace the muscle they lost.

"So, there's a bit of a ratcheting-down effect if someone is on and off these medications, where they lose fat and muscle, stop the medicine, regain fat, go back on the medicine, and lose fat and muscle," he added.

The doctor emphasized that preserving muscle is important for metabolism, injury prevention and everyday activities.

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No. 5: Mental health effects

In addition to the physical consequences, Dumont noted that stopping a weight-loss drug can take a heavy toll on mental health.

Many patients have spent years cycling through diets and programs without lasting success, often viewing GLP-1s as a final solution, according to the doctor.

When the medication isn't right for them — adding to a history of past weight-loss setbacks — experiencing a "regression on all fronts" can be "really devastating from a mental health standpoint," Dumont said.

"It can make you feel disheartened and like you don’t have the control you thought you did," he added.

No. 6: Loss of health protection

An observational study published in BMJ Medicine found that adults with type 2 diabetes who stopped GLP-1 treatment had a higher risk of major cardiovascular events than those who continued. Longer periods without treatment were associated with greater risk.

Dumont noted that the stakes of stopping a GLP-1 go far beyond weight, pointing to the broader risk of losing metabolic benefits.

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While taking a GLP-1, lower inflammation and improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels help reduce the risk of major events like heart attacks and strokes, the doctor said.

"But again, if you stop the medicine and you haven't changed the way that you eat, then all of those numbers can worsen … and that can then increase the risk of those bad things happening — things that can be devastating from a life quality standpoint, but also can shorten your life," he warned.

Making your progress last

Reaching metabolic goals and making lasting lifestyle changes may help patients maintain their progress after stopping a GLP-1, according to Dumont.

"We actually have peer-reviewed published data demonstrating that you can indeed stop one of these medications when you reach your metabolic goals," he said.

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The Virta-affiliated observational study examined selected patients with type 2 diabetes in a structured nutrition program, so the findings may not apply to all GLP-1 users.

The doctor recommended adopting sustainable eating habits before stopping a GLP-1.

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"The GLP-1 is not the only solution," he said. "It needs to be coupled with ... a way of eating that's going to work for you for the long term that allows you to stop the medicine successfully if you need to."

Dumont recommended working with the prescribing clinician on a plan for stopping treatment and monitoring weight and blood sugar afterward.

Bill Cosby accused of allegedly failing to pay $59M sexual assault damages: court docs

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:00:14 -0500

A woman who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault in 1972 was awarded $59 million earlier this year after a jury found the disgraced comedian liable for his actions.

The woman, Donna Motsinger, claimed in new court documents obtained by Fox News Digital that Cosby allegedly "has not paid a single dollar" of awarded damages, and asked a judge to hold the fallen television star in contempt of court after violating an October order.

Joshua Wurtzel, partner at Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP, explained that there's a "real possibility" the court issues a warrant for Cosby's arrest, but not for failing to pay the judgment.

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"Courts typically are not able to jail people for unpaid civil debts," Wurtzel told Fox News Digital. "The warrant would be for ignoring the court’s October order requiring him to answer written questions about his assets under oath.

"If the court issues an order to show cause, Cosby is personally served, and he does not appear, California law lets the judge issue a warrant directing the sheriff to bring him in. And if the court holds him in contempt, it can order him confined until he answers the questions."

Wurtzel noted that being held in contempt is "both a serious threat and a tactic to force compliance."

"But if Cosby is located outside of California, it may be very difficult to actually execute on the arrest warrant and will depend on whether law enforcement in California is willing to have him extradited from another state," Wurtzel said.

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Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Danny Rubin told Fox News Digital that Motsinger's request for a "debtor's examination" could benefit her case against Cosby.

"Someone who was awarded money in a civil judgment is able to conduct what's called a 'debtor's exam' where the judgment debtor, the person who owes the money, must provide information as to the amount of his total assets and where they are located," Rubin said.

"Failure to appear for this exam can result in an arrest warrant. This is a serious legal tactic to force someone to sit for a debtor's exam. Arrest warrants are usually granted in cases where the debtor has repeatedly failed to appear."

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In March, Cosby was found liable for drugging and sexually assaulting the former waitress more than 50 years ago.

He was then ordered to pay Motsinger $59.25 million in damages – $17.5 million for her past mental trauma and an additional $1.75 million for mental suffering Motsinger may experience in the future. She was also awarded $40 million in punitive damages.

In October, Judge Bradley S. Phillips granted Motsinger's request for a hearing on a motion to compel, and also ordered Cosby to "serve verified, code-compliant responses, without objection, within ten (10) days of this Order."

Additionally, the judge ordered that Cosby "shall pay monetary sanctions of $1560 to Plaintiff's counsel within ten (10) days of this Order."

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In Motsinger's latest request, she claimed Cosby’s "noncompliance is not partial, late, or excusable. It is total. He served no responses by October 19, and he has served none since. He paid nothing by October 19, and he has paid nothing since."

Cosby's reluctance to pay could also result in his disclosure of financial information – data that hasn't been publicly revealed and could potentially offer a rare look into what's left from his Hollywood fortune.

Oakland criminal defense lawyer Jo-Anna Nieves explained that Cosby's bank accounts, investments, real estate, business interests, income, and other assets" could soon be on the line for review.

"Depending on the circumstances, that investigation could also extend to financial transactions involving family members or entities connected to him," Nieves told Fox News Digital. "That doesn’t necessarily mean every financial record will become public. Some information may remain confidential or be subject to protective orders.

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"For someone who accumulated considerable wealth over decades in entertainment, these disclosures could provide a detailed picture of his current financial situation, including whether his fortune has diminished, been transferred, or remains tied up in assets that are difficult to access."

She added, "The important question isn’t simply how much money Cosby earned during his career: it’s how much he owns today, where those assets are held, and which assets are legally available to satisfy the judgment."

Cosby's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Motsinger was one of the 12 anonymous "Jane Does" who testified in a 2005 civil rape case filed against Cosby by former Temple University athletics director Andrea Constand. The case was settled out of court one year later.

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Cosby was released from prison in 2021 after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated his 2018 criminal conviction for sexual assault.

The disgraced actor, once known as "America’s Dad," served more than two years of his three-to-10-year sentence after he was convicted of drugging and molesting a woman at his Cheltenham, Pa., home in 2004.

The state’s highest court threw out Cosby's conviction after finding that District Attorney Kevin Steele, the prosecutor who brought the case against Cosby, violated an agreement to not charge him that previous District Attorney Bruce Castor had made in 2005, though the deal had apparently never been put in writing.

Cosby has maintained his innocence.

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In June 2022, jurors found Cosby sexually abused Judith Huth, who accused the former comedian of sexual assault at the Playboy mansion in 1975 when she was a teen.

Former Playboy model Victoria Valentino, now 80, filed a lawsuit against Cosby in June, and claimed Cosby drugged and raped her in 1969. The model has previously spoken about her allegations against the comedian and even appeared at his sentencing in 2021.

Stephen Curry issues rare public response to critics, defends wife Ayesha amid acting-role backlash

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:59:26 -0500

An apparent injury forced Stephen Curry to leave Wednesday night’s game against the Houston Rockets early.

Before tip-off, however, the four-time NBA champion addressed criticism of his wife, Ayesha, from several former athletes.

The criticism emerged after the release of a new film in which Ayesha stars. Curry addressed the growing debate, which has included comments from former NBA players Nick Young and Gilbert Arenas, former NFL player Emmanuel Acho and others.

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One scene in the Roku romantic comedy "Second Chance Holiday" calls for Ayesha to kiss co-star Matthew Daddario, a moment that sparked debate and criticism among sports figures on social media.

Former running back LeSean McCoy reacted to the on-camera moment saying, "This is crazy."

Arenas also criticized Ayesha during an appearance on the "We Said What We Said" podcast with Young. Arenas described her "the only blemish" in Stephen's family and argued that she does not behave in a way that mirrors many of the other wives of other NBA stars.

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"The only blemish in the family is the wife in the sense because she doesn't act like the other superstars' wives. [Michael] Jordan's wife, Cookie [Johnson], that's Magic's [Johnson's] wife, Savannah [James], right, where we don't want to hear you," Arenas said on the podcast. "She hasn't been the American wife that the public knows."

In a video posted to social media, Curry pushed back against the criticism and said he believed the discussion had crossed the line from usual chatter surrounding his family.

"I've been hearing a lot of noise, and usually the noise doesn't bother me or Ayesha," Curry said.

"But this one in particular, when people are trying to step on the accomplishments of my wife, leading podcasts and giving opinions on somebody else's wife, I don't know why Nick, Gil, Emmanuel and anybody else feel the need to jump in and give an opinion on something they don't really know about."

Curry delivered arguably his sharpest message to those who continue using Ayesha’s name in their headlines.

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"Anytime Ayesha Curry shows up in your headline, I'd kindly suggest you give the happy hands, the congratulations and, maybe, an apology as loud as you lead your shows with this topic," he said.

After defending his wife, Curry closed with a pointed thank you to the critics for the unsolicited publicity.

Curry’s early exit

Curry left Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets in the first quarter after experiencing right abdominal soreness. The two-time NBA MVP was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Curry made a 3-pointer with just over seven minutes left in the first quarter and put his hand on his right side and winced as he backpedaled after the shot.

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He immediately walked over to coach Steve Kerr and headed straight to the locker room. He appeared to be in pain and was walking gingerly and holding his right side as he exited the court.

Curry has been the team’s leading scorer in six of the last eight games as the Warriors have gone 8-0 after an 0-3 start. Houston led Golden State 56-51 at halftime.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

WaPo tries to shame Rubio's use of military aircraft to see son's football games, his team responds

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:20:07 -0500

Being an elected official and holding public office has to be a tiresome, thankless job.

Half the country already hates you because of a certain letter you have next to your name, and some of that other half usually has problems with you because they assume you aren't doing enough of what they voted for.

If you're a Republican, it has to be even tougher, since most of the mainstream media outlets are looking for any chance to pile on you if you make even the slightest misstep.

Take Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for example.

Rubio has been all over the place lately, from his much publicized trip to Greece last month to his recent appearance at the G7 summit in Paris.

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Apparently, Rubio's globetrotting has caught the ire of The Washington Post, who released an article on Wednesday to try and shame his use of military aircraft to go see his son play for the Florida Gators football team.

Marco's son, Anthony, joined the team in 2023 as a preferred walk-on running back, and has seen action in quite a few games, scoring a touchdown in the Gators' Gasparilla Bowl appearance back in December 2024.

It's every dad's dream to get to see his son score a touchdown playing for a Power 4 college football team, but here comes WaPo yucking everyone's yum.

Not only did they get Community Noted, one of Rubio's assistant's also came in off the top rope to dunk on them for good measure.

The staffer points out that Rubio is required to use military aircraft as part of government protocols, but my favorite part was the second line of his clapback.

"Sec. Rubio is entirely unapologetic and will continue to attend as many of his family’s events as his jobs allow— that includes his son’s football games for his final year of college football."

Get 'em, Dylan!

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As a father, a Gator fan, and a Republican, this response could not make me any happier.

If I were blessed enough to be in Rubio's position to be able to fly to my son's football games on a military jet, you'd better believe I'm taking full advantage of that.

Any of us would do the same.

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Rubio is one of the hardest working people in this administration, so much so that there are even memes of him poking fun at all the different hats he wears.

If he wants to fly down to Gainesville on a Saturday and watch his boy tote the rock a few times against FAU, I see no problem with it and neither does the U.S. Government.

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Nothing to see here, folks.

Peltola campaign loses in court on rejected absentee ballots as she maintains narrow lead

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:19:50 -0500

Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola lost in her legal effort to get access to records identifying rejected absentee ballots during the ongoing count, and then lost some of her narrow lead in the latest ballot drop Wednesday night.

An Alaska judge on Wednesday ruled against the Peltola campaign’s request for the records in the midterm's final uncalled Senate race, ruling the demand was "simply not reasonable" while election officials continue counting votes.

Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews sided with the Alaska Division of Elections, finding the agency is "currently busy processing ballots from the 2026 general election" and "simply lacks the capacity to generate the report" from the voter registration database.

"Even if the request were otherwise considered reasonable outside the peak election time of year, it is simply not reasonable nor required right now," Matthews wrote, adding that "the timing of the Campaign’s request could simply not be worse."

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Peltola’s campaign had sued last week seeking information about which absentee ballots were flagged for rejection and why.

Campaign attorney Abha Kelly told the court the process was "going incredibly smoothly" and that the campaign was not seeking confidential data or trying to disrupt the count. She argued the request would simply centralize transparency that observers already have in a decentralized way.

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State attorneys countered that the records are not public, citing voter privacy interests.

"Voters have a privacy interest in that because people who want to vote absentee presumably don’t want to mess it up and don’t want to be publicly exposed as having messed that up," Assistant Attorney General Margaret Paton-Walsh said.

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The state also said producing a customized report would impose a significant burden during peak election work.

Matthews added at the Tuesday hearing that the case was "not about who won or lost the election" but about access to public records under the Public Records Act. The Sullivan campaign was allowed to intervene.

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With roughly 86% of the expected vote counted and more than 248,000 ballots tallied, Peltola held 121,487 first-choice votes (48.9%) to incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan's 117,512 (47.3%), a lead of 3,975 votes. Neither candidate is above 50%, so the race remains on track for ranked-choice tabulation after absentee counting concludes around Nov. 18, with certification expected Nov. 25.

The race could still come down to the other candidates, including Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., who has 4,100 votes, while Gerald Heikes has 5,426.

Those third- and fourth-place totals exceed the current margin between the top two candidates and could prove decisive when lower finishers are eliminated and second-choice preferences are redistributed under Alaska’s ranked-choice system. The vote to repeal that voting system is failing at 52.5% to 47.5%, which is also still too close to call over a week after Election Day.

Fox News' Melissa Chrise, Matt Finn, The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.

Dems admit uncomfortable election sweep truth as party descends on Denver to shape 2028 without a frontrunner

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:49 -0500

DENVER — Fresh off sweeping midterm victories, Democratic leaders, strategists and potential 2028 presidential contenders are heading to Colorado to debate what comes next for their party.

The three-day "What’s Next" conference in Denver, organized by the independent group Majority Democrats, will bring together a broad slate of leaders from within the party as an advisor for the group admitting to Fox News Digital that the election results do not prove "validation of our party," but is more a "repudiation of Donald Trump."

The conference organizers hope to bring together Democrats to see "where our party goes from here."

The lineup includes former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who ran in the Democratic presidential primary in 2020; Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro; Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich.; Sen.-elect James Talarico, D-Texas; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger; Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif.; and former Obama advisor David Axelrod.

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Democrats, as they prepare to take control of Congress in January, are seeking to capitalize on their electoral gains and strategize on how to make good on the campaign promises that won them control of both chambers of Congress and many usually red state Houses — like affordability and healthcare. Organizers describe the gathering as a chance to assess the 2026 results and discuss the leaders, ideas and debates that could shape the party through 2028 and beyond.

The conference was scheduled even before Democrats' sweeping midterm victories earlier this month, when they saw historic seat flips not just in traditional Republican strongholds like Texas, Kansas and South Carolina.

Democrats must now turn those midterm gains into a governing agenda that reaches beyond their energized base.

Party leaders have pledged to lower costs, improve government services and investigate the Trump administration, but the party still faces questions about how to unite its progressive and moderate wings.

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The conference is not an official Democratic Party event. Hosted by Majority Democrats, a group led by Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., it is billed as an "independent, outsider conversation" about the party’s future.

Lis Smith, a longtime Democratic strategist and veteran of several presidential campaigns, serves as a senior adviser to the group and said the post-midterm election event would take an honest look at the party’s recent victories and what comes next now that they will control the House and the Senate.

"Democrats won big last week, but let’s be honest: the election was more a repudiation of Donald Trump than a validation of our party," Smith told Fox News Digital. "That’s why Majority Democrats is bringing together some of the biggest names and brightest new voices in Democratic politics at ‘What’s Next’ to have honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t and where our party goes from here."

"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine what it means to be a Democrat, and our party can’t afford to squander it," she added.

The conference’s high-profile guest list could also offer an early glimpse of the party’s 2028 presidential field, fueling speculation about who may seek the nomination.

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With no clear frontrunner, the gathering gives potential contenders a chance to share their views as Democrats consider who might lead the party’s next campaign. For now, their more immediate test will be delivering on the promises that helped them win the midterm elections.

Jim Jordan predicts who Dems will quickly go after in Trump admin once they take power and more top headlines

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:06:11 -0500

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Top House Dem sparks backlash with plan for deported Dreamers that goes beyond bringing them back

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:05:51 -0500

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Tuesday he supports bringing deported DACA recipients back to the U.S. and providing what he called "remedial assistance," prompting critics to accuse him of wanting to pay deported immigrants.

Jeffries replied "certainly" when asked during a "PBS NewsHour" interview whether he would support bringing deported DACA recipients back to the U.S. He also said those he believes were treated unfairly by the Trump administration should receive "remedial assistance."

"Anyone, whether they are a citizen, whether they were here lawfully, whether they're DACA recipients, who've been treated unfairly and unjustly by the administration, we need to provide remedial assistance to them and undo the damage that's been done to the country, to law-abiding immigrant families and to the American people over this last 20 months or so," Jeffries told PBS News.

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DACA offers eligible immigrants brought to the country illegally as children temporary protection from deportation and the ability to apply for work authorization, but does not grant legal immigration status, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Jeffries did not specify whether the "remedial assistance" he proposed would include financial compensation. His office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on Wednesday.

Podcaster Benny Johnson similarly criticized Jeffries in a social media post on Wednesday, alleging that Democrats "always put foreigners before Americans."

"Hakeem Jeffries says he wants to re-import DACA recipients that have already been deported and pay them," Johnson said. "This is the future under Democrat control. They will always put foreigners before Americans."

"DISGUSTING: Incoming House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) supports bringing back DEPORTED DACA recipients and providing them with money and assistance to 'undo the damage that’s been done to the country,'" conservative account Red Wave Press added on X.

"Hakeem Jeffries wants to bring back deported DACA recipients and pay them. Under far-left control, American citizens will always come second and be expected to pay for it. Every. Single. Time," another X user posted.

"EVERY TIME Dems want any form of amnesty, it's to make them voters, and use those voters to open the floodgate, then get citizenship to millions more," Eric Daugherty, chief content officer of Florida’s Voice, claimed Wednesday in an X post responding to Jeffries' remarks.

Jeffries also claimed during the interview that the U.S. currently has a "broken immigration system" that "needs to be fixed."

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"Well, certainly, on the immigration front, we have a broken immigration system. It needs to be fixed," Jeffries said. "It should be fixed in a comprehensive way."

"Immigration enforcement should be fair, just and humane," the New York Democrat added. "We're not going to provide a dime to the administration's violent mass deportation machine. Let's work together, perhaps beginning with moving the Dream and Promise Act this Congress as a foundation for the type of work that can be done in the next Congress."

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Jeffries’ comments come after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Monday raised the possibility of Congress creating a pathway to permanent legal status for DACA recipients.

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"If we want to have an immigration reform to where we can look at DACA and figure out a way that these individuals can become maybe legal permanent citizens or something like this, that’ll be up to Congress," Mullin said.

DHS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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DHS emphasized in a March 3, 2026, X post that DACA "does not confer any form of legal status" in the U.S.

"To be clear: DACA does not confer any form of legal status in this country," DHS said in the social media post. "Any illegal alien who is a DACA recipient may be subject to arrest and deportation for a number of reasons, including if they’ve committed a crime."

"Between January 20, 2025, and September 28, 2025, ICE arrested 264 DACA recipients nationwide — and MORE than 92% were illegal aliens charged or CONVICTED of a crime in the U.S.," the post continues.

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The White House on Monday left open the possibility of working with Democrats on an immigration deal for illegal immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for more than a decade without committing other crimes, though Trump and Mullin both ruled out amnesty.

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark became racial symbols, but their responses tell different stories

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:05:12 -0500

As Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream faced Golden State in the WNBA Finals, some of the coverage made it sound as if they were representing Black America.

An Oct. 24 Swish Appeal column connected Atlanta’s enthusiasm for the Dream to the city’s history of "Black excellence, resistance and pride." It quoted a historian who linked the team to Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the "Beloved Community."

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There’s nothing wrong with a city seeing its history and culture reflected in its sports teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ name and logo celebrate the steel industry that helped define their city. It’s perfectly reasonable for Atlanta fans to find a similar connection between the Dream and their own community.

The problem arises when supporting a player becomes a test of racial loyalty, or criticizing her becomes an attack on the people she supposedly represents.

I encountered plenty of that while covering Angel Reese during the Finals. People who disagreed with my questions and columns decided the explanation was that I had a problem with Black women. Somehow, evaluating one basketball player had become a statement about millions of people I wasn’t writing about.

But this fits a much larger pattern involving Reese and Caitlin Clark. For some fans and commentators, they have become stand-ins for Black America and White America. Their successes and shortcomings get recruited into arguments about privilege, discrimination and whose achievements deserve recognition.

But Clark and Reese have responded very differently to those roles.

When pressed, Clark has pushed back against people using her name to promote racial agendas but has repeatedly emphasized that basketball is her job.

Reese made race part of the conversation in 2023

In the closing moments of LSU’s 2023 national championship victory over Iowa, Angel Reese followed Caitlin Clark around the court, repeatedly taunting Iowa's star player. She made the "you can’t see me" gesture, then pointed to her ring finger.

Many people, myself included, took issue with Reese's taunts. Predictably, commentators, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, framed the backlash as a racial double standard, pointing to Clark’s use of the same gesture earlier in the tournament.

Of course, there's a clear difference between doing a gesture toward your own bench and following an opponent around the court and doing it in her face, but the nuance was lost on many.

Even one of the Louisville players, Hailey Van Lith, later explained that Clark’s gesture was directed at Iowa’s strength coach, not anyone on the Cardinals team.

But Reese had already made it about race herself, right there at the postgame podium.

After a reporter asked Reese about the outrage on Twitter surrounding her celebration, Reese claimed she was labeled as "too hood" and "too ghetto." She continued by saying the victory was for "the girls that look like me" and declared, "It was bigger than me tonight."

Imagine Clark saying a championship was for "girls that look like me." I don’t believe the same commentators defending Reese would applaud that message from Clark.

Reese has continued to cast herself as a voice for young Black people

In an August 2025 Forbes interview about her signature shoe, Reese described being "a visual and a voice for young Black women." Discussing people who shared her experiences, she added, "I’m speaking for those people, young girls, young boys."

Reese has also made it clear that she wants to be known for more than basketball.

"It’s always been both: basketball and fashion," she told Vogue in 2025. She's also made appearances at the Met Gala in each of the past three years.

Good for her. She’s built a following and figured out how to make money from it. There’s nothing wrong with that, and it doesn’t mean she doesn’t care about winning.

But Reese has spent years talking about race and positioning herself as a voice for Black women. So when some of her defenders treat criticism of her as an attack on all Black women, they aren’t making that connection entirely on their own.

An officiating complaint became another racial controversy

During a July game against Atlanta, Toronto coach Sandy Brondello complained to officials after a foul call involving Reese and Nyara Sabally. The broadcast picked up Brondello describing Reese as a "protected species."

Brondello is Australian. As Australia’s ABC explained, that expression is commonly used in Australian sports to complain about players receiving favorable treatment from officials. It had nothing to do with Reese's race.

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Brondello apologized anyway and explained that her frustration was with the officiating. The WNBA suspended her for one game, and Reese accepted the apology, thanked the league for acting and said there was "no place for discrimination or hate."

Reese then went further: "I speak for a community that believes in the bigger picture of things."

Brondello was arguing about a foul call, but Reese used the moment to talk about discrimination. Once again, the racial framing was coming from Reese herself.

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Caitlin Clark has rejected the role others assign her

Clark has been pulled into these arguments, too.

In June 2024, she was asked about people using her name in broader cultural debates. "Basketball is my job," she said, explaining that she couldn’t control what others said online.

Even that answer became a controversy. WNBA player DiJonai Carrington claimed people were using Clark’s name to justify bigotry and accused Clark of not being bothered by it.

"Silence is a luxury," Carrington wrote.

Later that day, asked specifically about racism and misogyny, Clark said, "People should not be using my name to push those agendas."

In both instances, it was the WNBA media prodding Clark to make a statement about racial animosity, not something Clark brought up on her own. Instead, Clark tried to keep her focus on basketball. Of course, that didn't satisfy the media or WNBA players demanding that Clark answer for online trolls.

See, that's the bigger issue here. There's an expectation that Clark must be accountable for people she neither controls nor authorizes to speak for her. The same principle applies to Reese; neither player is responsible for policing every account that claims to support her.

In her December 2024 TIME interview, Clark said, "I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a white person, there is privilege."

I believe Clark felt pressured to make that statement after all the grief she’d taken for trying to keep the focus on basketball. When staying out of the argument gets you criticized, there’s pressure to give people the statement they’ve been demanding.

And it didn’t end with her rookie season. As I recently documented, the demands have continued through all three of Clark’s WNBA seasons.

During a podcast appearance in July 2025, Nancy Armour acknowledged that Clark had already addressed the subject, including in her TIME interview. But Armour wanted a stronger statement, delivered on Clark’s own initiative instead of in response to a question.

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In October 2026, podcaster Charlotte Wilder said that despite Clark addressing online trolls multiple times, Clark needed to say "something a little more forceful."

Then, at her October 2026 season-ending news conference, Clark was asked about Kelsey Mitchell’s comments on the treatment she receives as a Fever player. Clark again rejected people using her name to promote racism, hate or discrimination.

Three seasons into her WNBA career, Clark is still being asked to explain that she doesn’t support racism. How many more statements are required?

The players are more complicated than the roles

Reese helped Atlanta reach the Finals, and she deserves credit for that. But she also deserves criticism for her poor performances over the final four games. Treating her as an individual leaves room for both.

The same goes for Clark. Her performances and public comments are fair game. But some troll calling himself a fan doesn’t make her responsible for whatever he posts online. And the media doesn’t get to assign her that job.

The players themselves have also complicated the idea that they are permanent personal enemies.

During September’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, Reese also spoke positively about playing alongside Clark and developing their chemistry as USA teammates.

After they won gold together, Clark was asked whether she and Reese were friends now.

"We’ve always been friends," she responded. "Don’t try to do that."

They can compete against each other, talk trash and still function perfectly well on the same team. And fans don’t have to like them equally.

What I reject is the demand to choose a racial allegiance along with a favorite player.

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Admiring Clark’s game doesn’t make someone hostile to Black women. Supporting Reese doesn’t require someone to dismiss every legitimate criticism of her. Their accomplishments belong to them, and so do their mistakes.

Neither gets to stand in for an entire race, and neither should be forced to.

Root for whoever you want. Just stop making it a racial loyalty test.

'Chris Harrison’s The Vow’ sparks ‘trad wife’ debate among contestants as emotions run high

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:00:37 -0500

WARNING: Spoilers from this week's episodes of "The Vow" below.

Chris Harrison is challenging modern dating culture with a reality series focused on faith and commitment.

The former "Bachelor" host returned to reality television Wednesday with the two-episode premiere of "Chris Harrison's The Vow" on Fox Nation, introducing viewers to a new approach to finding love centered on Christianity and traditional values.

The first two episodes, "And So It Begins ..." and "Beauty is Fleeting," followed Jace Cates, a 30-year-old mortgage loan officer from Oregon, as he met 10 women hoping to become his wife. But what began with prayers and promising first impressions quickly turned emotional as two contestants were sent home.

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"There will be no roses, no elimination ceremonies, no gimmicks to distract from real life," Harrison explained during the premiere.

Harrison said the series was created in response to a dating culture increasingly shaped by swiping, hookups and fleeting relationships.

"Connections got faster, easier, but a lot less meaningful," he said. "What happened to the kind of love that lasts?"

Before meeting the women, Jace opened up about his own heartbreak, explaining that he had previously been engaged before realizing something was missing from the relationship.

"When my engagement ended, it was extremely hard," he said. "It was absolutely my lowest point."

Jace said his faith helped him navigate the breakup and ultimately recognize what he wanted in a future wife.

"Dating's not a game for me, I'm doing it because I want to meet my wife and start our life together," he said.

As the 10 women arrived at the Texas Hill Country property, conversations quickly turned to traditional marriage, motherhood and what it means to be a wife.

Alexis Wyborny challenged the stereotype that traditional wives must spend their days in the kitchen.

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"A lot of people think about a traditional marriage or they're calling a trad wife right now as somebody who wears a muumuu and makes sourdough bread all day, every day," she said.

Alexis described herself as an independent woman who earns her own money, while Kierstin Zankl expressed interest in eventually becoming a stay-at-home mother.

Sierra Wood, meanwhile, spoke openly about her decision to remain a virgin until marriage.

"I'm wanting to save myself till I'm married," she said.

Another contestant, Mya Draper, made her intentions clear, saying she hoped to become a wife and mother.

"I would love to just be a mom and be a wife and do my husband for a living and have a big family," she said.

When Jace finally entered the house, he opened the evening with a group prayer before Harrison surprised everyone with their first challenge: preparing the property for the night.

Instead of a traditional cocktail party, the women worked alongside Jace to arrange furniture, prepare food and set up the outdoor space.

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The evening produced several promising connections, including one with Sierra, who discovered that she and Jace lived approximately 20 minutes apart in Oregon and attended the same church.

However, the night took an unexpected turn when Jace pulled Kierstin aside and ultimately sent her home, leaving nine women competing for his heart.

In the second episode, "Beauty is Fleeting," Jace's search for a wife continued as he selected Mya for the season's first one-on-one date, a horseback riding adventure through the Texas countryside.

During their time together, Jace discussed his broken prior engagement, while Mya shared the heartbreaking loss of her father in a car accident two years earlier.

Jace praised her vulnerability, and the two shared a kiss.

"I haven't allowed myself to fall for someone in so long, but I'm definitely falling for Jace," Mya said afterward.

The romance continued during a group basketball outing, where Jace introduced the women to his former college coach and spent time playing with children.

"I'm excited to see how the women interact with the kids because I want that family so bad," he explained.

But the outing also sparked tension when Jace selected Marley Alexander for a romantic dinner overlooking Austin, leaving several contestants feeling overlooked.

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Jace and Marley's dinner exposed major differences in their expectations for marriage.

Marley, who had been single for seven years, explained that she wanted to travel before having children and preferred to remain close to her family in Texas.

Jace, however, said he was ready to settle down and start a family much sooner.

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"Our timelines couldn't really be further apart and that's not a knock on Marley. That's just reality," he said.

Despite their initial attraction, Jace decided their differences were too significant to overlook and sent her home.

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Marley accepted his decision, telling Jace she trusted God's timing.

With Kierstin and Marley eliminated, eight women remain as Jace continues his search for a wife.

The first two episodes of "Chris Harrison's The Vow" are now streaming on Fox Nation, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday.

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Ancient burial site packed with treasures plus 38 bodies discovered after centuries

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:00:29 -0500

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a 600-year-old burial complex holding 38 bodies — including one skeleton whose unusual position has raised questions about the possibility of human sacrifice.

The graves were discovered at Chan Chan, an ancient pre-Incan city near Trujillo, Peru, roughly 350 miles north of Lima.

Peru's Ministry of Culture announced the discovery earlier this fall, saying the nearly intact Chimú burial site had remained hidden for over six centuries.

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Images shared with Fox News Digital by officials at the Ministry of Culture show an assortment of ancient ceramic vessels, including decorated jugs and pottery with sculpted figures.

Other photos offer an overhead view of the burial complex, revealing its network of chambers, walls and stairways.

The burial complex contained three chambers, including a central chamber holding one individual surrounded by artifacts made from shell and metal, according to the Ministry of Culture.

Another chamber contained weapons and metal emblems, while a third held 20 bodies. Archaeologists reported finding 38 individuals across the site.

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One skeleton stood out because it was buried fully extended, unlike typical Chimú burials, in which bodies were placed in bent or seated positions.

"This unusual characteristic raises new questions about the circumstances surrounding the individual's death and has led researchers to consider several hypotheses, including the possibility of a sacrificial ritual or an extreme difference in social status compared with the other individuals buried in the same space," the ministry said in a statement translated from Spanish.

The burial goods included metal headdresses, earrings, necklaces, carved wooden boxes and ceremonial objects made from seashells and quartz.

Some of the buried individuals also had red pigment on their heads, which officials said was "used exclusively in high-ranking burials in Andean societies."

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Officials added that the fragile remains must be carefully documented before they can be removed from the site.

"Because the skeletal and organic remains are extremely fragile after centuries of deterioration caused by time and coastal humidity, scientific protocols require that no evidence be removed without first conducting a thorough examination and documentation of its original context," the statement said.

Researchers will first take hundreds of photographs to create a detailed 3D model of the burial site before carefully removing the remains and artifacts by hand.

Jorge Meneses, an archaeologist with Peru's Ministry of Culture, said in a statement that the discovery offers a rare opportunity to study ancient Chimú burials that have remained largely undisturbed.

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"What was known about elite Chimú tombs before this discovery came from funerary platforms that had been looted and destroyed since colonial times, with disturbed and incomplete archaeological contexts and valuable objects displayed in collections and museums," Meneses said.

"Now, archaeologists have the opportunity to study the individuals and artifacts exactly as they were placed inside this platform nearly 600 years ago," he added.

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The Ministry of Culture plans to publish its full findings in a forthcoming book, offering further insight into the ancient Chimú civilization and its burial practices.

Peru, a country rich in ancient history, has yielded numerous archaeological discoveries in recent years.

Last summer, utility workers digging a natural gas line in Lima, Peru, discovered a well-preserved, 1,000-year-old female mummy buried just 20 inches below the surface.

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LUKE BALL: The midterm warning signs for Democrats no one is talking about

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Democrats have been deliriously giddy since the midterm elections.

Their party, rudderless and defeated for two years, appeared to come roaring back into relevance with a House and Senate majority. The once-defunct political careers of establishment Democrats like Chuck Schumer roared back to life, as even traditionally safe Republican seats faced the wrath of a disgruntled electorate.

But as Democrats celebrated their candidates’ wins in campaign offices across the country, dozens of conservative victories went largely unnoticed in the very same states Democrats claimed were now solidly blue.

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The Democrats’ victories were a backlash against broken Republican promises. They were not a mandate to usher in a vast liberal policy platform.

To understand this argument, you must look past the boisterous celebrations from the left’s election night parties and look a little further down the ballot. Across the country, voters codified conservative policy priorities through ballot initiatives that liberal groups spent millions of dollars to fight against. And even more surprisingly, those historically conservative initiatives found success in states that flipped blue on election night.

Let’s look at just a handful:

On election night, Colorado elected a Democratic senator, a Democratic governor, and is on track to have only one Republican out of eight seats in the state’s entire congressional delegation. You would think that means any conservative ballot initiative would have gone down in flames.

But that’s not what happened.

Colorado voters delivered a stunning rebuke to some of the left’s most entrenched policy platforms. Proposition 134, written to keep men out of women’s sports, passed decisively. Proposition 135, banning gender transition surgeries on children under 18, passed as well.

The same phenomenon happened in other so-called blue states.

North Carolina passed a ballot initiative to require voter ID on mail-in ballots by almost the same percentage with which it elected a Democrat senator. Even left-leaning statewide outlets in the Tar Heel state are calling on Democrats to pump the brakes on their midterm celebrations, pointing out the large number of unaffiliated voters in the state could cause true problems for Democrats in just a few short months.

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Arizona Democrats swept in the state’s legislative and gubernatorial elections, but failed to stop a Republican-led ballot initiative designating cartels as terrorist organizations. Despite fierce opposition from Democrats in the Arizona legislature, it passed Tuesday by over 13 points. The liberal bastion of Washington state voted in favor of biological sex requirements for school sports while electing Democrats. Nevada passed voter ID requirements while electing a Democratic governor and members of Congress. Wisconsin elected a Democratic governor on the same ballot where they soundly rejected far-left progressive DEI policies.

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In short, Democrats might need to pack away the party hats.

The midterm down-ballot election results present Democrats with a conundrum: How are they to successfully govern when the ideological positions their party has championed for years were so firmly rebuked by their own constituencies? Do they press forward with wildly unpopular policies and ignore the mandate from voters, or do they evolve and adapt to the will of the people?

There is yet another hurdle Democrats face as they prepare to assume House and Senate majorities in January: a large portion of the midterm electorate that propelled them to victory was comprised of independents and swing voters. That coalition is at odds with the base of the modern Democratic Party.

For the last three years, the Democrats’ base has been largely energized by Democratic socialist candidates and policy proposals. One in three Democrats now identify as Democratic socialists themselves. How are Democrats going to find long-term favor with their diverse midterm electorate of independents and swing voters who do not identify with socialist policies?

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If the more moderate Democrats in party leadership try and maintain the coalition of independents and swing voters, they will upset their party’s progressives. If the moderates try and appease the progressives, they will lose the independents and swing voters.

It’s a lose-lose situation.

Ultimately, I believe we will watch the Democrats self-destruct in spectacular fashion over the next two years as they fail to maintain their midterm coalition.

Moderates will cave — again — to the far-left progressives in their party. It’s what they’ve been doing for years. "Centrist" Democrats have put up all the resistance of a screen door in a hurricane to the rise of socialism in their party. As I noted in a recent appearance on "The Faulkner Focus," establishment Democrats may have been willing to allow the Democratic socialists into their "big tent party," but the Democratic socialists had no intention of allowing the centrists to remain with them in that tent.

For the next two years, centrists and far-left progressives will fail to play nicely with one another. They will not advance substantive legislation; they will be fixated on investigations and impeachments.

Democrats will be their own worst enemy. They will do themselves no favors as they try and force their unpopular agenda, once again, on an electorate who already rebuked it at the ballot box. Republicans must seize the opportunity to recapture this crucial coalition of independents that propelled Donald Trump to victory in 2024.

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Seattle mayor backs effort to block girls' sports initiative that passed in 36 of Washington's 39 counties

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:55:14 -0500

The statement was 148 words. Not one of those words was "girls."

Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said that she was going to back the Seattle School Board's unanimous vote to pursue legal action against Initiative 638 — which would enforce separation of boys and girls in K-12 sports in Washington state.

Voters passed the measure by a 13-point margin last week, and it won in 36 of the Evergreen State's 39 counties. But after deliberating behind closed doors Monday, the Seattle School Board voted publicly to authorize potential legal action against the measure without hearing public testimony. And the mayor fully approves.

Here is Wilson's full statement.

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"Last night, the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors voted to authorize legal action regarding Initiative 638. The Board's decision reflects concerns shared by educators, families, community leaders, and the City of Seattle about the measure's impact on student privacy, safety, dignity, and equitable access to educational opportunities.

"For nearly two decades, Washington schools and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association have relied on policies designed to ensure all students can participate fully in school life. As those longstanding protections face new challenges, we affirm the rights of transgender youth and stand with them and their families.

"As mayor, I remain committed to building a Seattle where every person is welcomed, supported, and valued, and where all young people can thrive as their authentic selves. I support the Board's decision and its commitment to creating inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential."

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Remember, Seattle was one of the epicenters of the "No Kings" movement, where tens of thousands rallied against a president they accused of disregarding the will of the people. Yet when Washington voters overwhelmingly supported a measure Wilson opposes, she had no problem backing an effort to overturn it. Apparently, the will of the people is only worth defending when the people vote the right way.

Capping off Wilson's statement was a paragraph of political platitudes so empty it would make even a seasoned politician blush. She wants to build a Seattle "where all young people can thrive as their authentic selves," and "create inclusive learning environments where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential."

This sounds great to an untrained ear, but what Wilson is really saying is this: If you're a boy who wants to identify as a girl, you should have the right to dominate females in sports. The dozen or so girls' cross-country runners from Camas, who walked off the start line to protest their male teammate competing as a female? They don't matter. Battle Ground High cross country runner Elise Bierer, who broke down in tears after sacrificing a race for the same cause? Irrelevant. Tumwater High student Frances Staudt, who is regularly cursed at by classmates for refusing to compete against a boy in a basketball game? Collateral damage.

Speaking of Staudt, she was at a political watch party in Redmond, last week with women's sports advocate Amy Sousa. Both were ecstatic about the passage of I-638 and thought this fight was over. But Monday, Sousa said she confronted the Seattle School Board, told them the vast majority of counties in Washington voted "yes" on I-638 and yelled, "King County doesn't get a veto!"

I followed up with her on that on Wednesday.

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"Those girls (like Staudt) have fought so, so hard," Sousa said. "They should not have to be activists at that age. And they should not be thrown into a political issue that adults put on their doorstep. Adults did this to them, and adults need to stop it."

As for what the legal fight looks like? Well, Monday, a group of parents and education organizations, represented by attorneys from the ACLU of Washington, Legal Voice and Pacifica Law Group, filed a lawsuit seeking to block I-638 before it takes effect Dec. 3. The plaintiffs argue that the measure's sex-verification requirements violate Washington's constitutional protections for privacy and equal rights. They're seeking an emergency injunction to prevent the initiative from taking effect while the case proceeds.

That's separate from the Seattle School Board authorizing its own potential legal action, though district officials have yet to specify what form that might take.

What's certain is that Seattle's mayor will be behind those actions. She's all about inclusion.

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Except when it comes to the vast majority of the state's voters. Like anyone who may have wanted to testify in front of the school board, they are summarily excluded.

NFL and all its teams honored memory of military service members on Veterans Day without any fumbles

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:47:32 -0500

The NFL got it absolutely right on Veterans Day.

America's most popular sports league long ago tied itself to the United States military through various programs, with color guard presentations during the national anthem, and impressive stadium flyovers, so it was no surprise Veterans Day was recognized by the league and all of its teams.

All of them.

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No team failed to make a public statement commemorating Veterans Day on its social media on Wednesday, with most tributes coming on their various X accounts while the Detroit Lions put their tribute on Instagram.

And we know what you're saying: It was Veterans Day, so of course NFL teams paid tribute to the United States Armed Services.

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Well, we remind you that on Dec. 25, 2025, most NFL teams recognized the undeniable fact it was Christmas Day and wished their millions of fans and followers a Merry Christmas.

But a handful of teams decided not to go that route.

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They decided Christmas is too politically incorrect on Christmas so they went with a Happy Holiday greeting. There was also the Columbus Day bungle in which no team mentioned Christopher Columbus at all.

It's that kind of admin decision-making that has made these kinds of social media audits something of an adventure at times.

But the NFL thankfully did not fumble Veterans Day.

The NFL has actually been honoring service members, veterans and military families throughout November as its annual Salute to Service initiative began ahead of Week 9 games and will extend two more weeks to Week 11.

All 32 clubs will recognize the military community through special gameday tributes, community events and charitable initiatives that build on the league's year-round commitment to those who serve.

Since 2011, Salute to Service has raised more than $80 million for military nonprofit organizations, helping provide critical resources and support to service members, veterans and their families.

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The NFL partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Pat Tillman Foundation, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), United Service Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project to support mental health and wellness, education, career development and family assistance year-round.

"Honoring our military community means recognizing not only their service and sacrifice, but also the importance of standing alongside them and their families long after that service ends," said Anna Isaacson, NFL Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility.

"Salute to Service brings our entire league together around that commitment. We're proud of the work we've accomplished alongside our charitable partners and remain dedicated to supporting the military community in meaningful ways throughout the year."

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GOP governor and prominent Dems congratulate senator-elect on flipping Mississippi seat blue

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:46:18 -0500

Mississippi's Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Kamala Harris were among those to congratulate Democrat Sen.-elect Scott Colom on his victory in the Magnolia State's U.S. Senate contest.

More than a week after Election Day, The Associated Press on Wednesday called the race for Colom, the district attorney for Mississippi Circuit Court District 16 who defeated President Donald Trump-backed incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

"We may have had to count One Mississippi, Two Mississippi, but Blue Mississippi sure has a nice ring to it! Scott, you put your heart and soul into this race because you believe in the promise of your state’s people. And they believed in you right back. I’m honored to have stood alongside you. Congratulations!" Clinton said in a Wednesday post on X.

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Colom is the first Democrat to win election to a Mississippi U.S. Senate seat since 1982; the late Sen. John Stennis, who served in the U.S. Senate from late 1947 until early 1989, was the last Democrat to serve as a U.S. Senator in the state.

"Congratulations to Senator-Elect @scott_colom. I hope to collaborate as we continue our very important work to support Mississippi families, grow jobs and wages for our people, and improve educational outcomes for our kids!" Gov. Reeves wrote in a post on X.

Colom shared the governor's post and wrote, "Thank you for the congratulations @tatereeves. I also look forward to working with you on the issues that matter to our state. Together, there’s nothing our beautiful state can’t accomplish." He added the hashtag, "#MississippiMatters."

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Colom will be the third Black person ever to serve as a U.S. senator in Mississippi, the state's first Black senator since the 1800s and the first Black person popularly elected to serve as a senator from the state, since the prior two men were selected by the state legislature prior to the adoption of the 17th Amendment in the 20th century.

"The power is with the people, and the people of Mississippi are with Scott. @scott_colom makes history today as the first Black senator elected in Mississippi since Reconstruction. I saw firsthand when campaigning with him in his hometown that he is a brilliant leader and dedicated public servant who will work tirelessly to serve every Mississippian with pride. Congratulations, Scott," Harris wrote in a post on X.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said in a post, "Congratulations to Scott Colom on winning his election and making history as Mississippi's first Black senator since Reconstruction. Scott ran on a bold agenda — taking on Big Tech, the billionaire class and corruption in Washington — and WON. Scott: Welcome to the Senate."

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NYC building collapse: Eight bodies recovered as first responders search for survivors

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:13:31 -0500

Eight bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a three-story building that collapsed in New York City on Wednesday afternoon, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday morning.

The FDNY initially reported two fatalities after the building collapsed in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood, but the death toll has continued to rise as rescue crews find more bodies.

"I am heartbroken that eight New Yorkers have now lost their lives and at least 17 have been injured, including three firefighters," Mamdani said in a social media post. "There are no words for a loss of this magnitude. My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we have lost, those who are injured and everyone grieving today."

Of those injured, four were taken to area hospitals in critical condition, while the others sustained minor or non-life-threatening injuries. The rescue operation is ongoing with over 250 fire and EMS personnel on the scene.

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"Please stay clear of the area and keep those affected, and our first responders risking their lives in these efforts, in your thoughts," Mamdani said.

At a press conference on Wednesday evening, Mamdani said the FDNY received a 911 call reporting the collapse at 1321 Flatbush Avenue at 4:01 p.m. Firefighters arrived within one minute and immediately launched efforts to find people who may still be trapped, the mayor said.

Rescue crews are deploying drones to survey the wreckage from above and vacuum trucks to safely remove debris as they search for anyone who may still be buried.

A cause has not been determined. The city's Department of Buildings (DOB), which has inspectors and engineers on the scene, has launched an investigation.

The building, which had a store at street level and apartments upstairs, fell into an open construction site next door at 2625 Bedford Avenue.

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The developers at 2625 Bedford Avenue had active permits for excavation and foundation work in order to construct a new building, which is set to be three stories tall.

In March, the DOB issued a stop work order after inspectors found the developers had demolished the existing building on the site without providing adequate shielding to neighboring properties, including 1321 Flatbush Avenue.

Just over a month later, DOB investigators found out that the demolition had continued in violation of the stop work order, which resulted in the contractor being fined $10,000, per city records.

By May, the stop work order was lifted after the developers came into compliance, according to the DOB.

The DOB said Wednesday's collapse at 1321 Flatbush Avenue prompted officials to once again halt all work at 2625 Bedford Avenue.

Viral olive oil shots could lead to weight gain, health expert warns

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:00:37 -0500

Taking shots of olive oil has become a popular trend on social media, with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber touting the practice for its supposed health benefits.

However, some health professionals disagree with the claim that shooting olive oil is a viable wellness ritual.

"I think health trends like these become popular because they're novel and go viral," Megan Meyer, Ph.D., a science communication consultant based in Durham, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital.

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"I also think people are interested in quick, convenient health fixes. Improving your diet can often be challenging and take a good bit of time and the effects of an improved diet usually take even longer."

Reality television personality Harry Jowsey took to social media to share his experience taking olive oil and lemon juice shots every morning for a week straight, saying the main difference appeared in his face, with "less puffiness" and "more even skin."

Another social media user posted about a similar experience, calling the practice "a great way to lower inflammation."

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Polyphenols are consistently mentioned by those praising olive oil for its nutritional qualities.

Produced by plants, polyphenols can help combat oxidative stress and reduce inflammation, which can lead to a variety of health benefits, according to the National Institutes of Health.

"One important caveat: polyphenol content in olive oil can vary quite a bit," Meyer said. "Extra virgin olive oil tends to have more polyphenol content than a light-tasting olive oil that has been refined."

When included in a healthy diet, olive oil can support heart health.

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An observational study published in 2022 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) found that adults who consumed more than half a tablespoon of olive oil per day had a 19% lower risk of death from heart disease.

"The heart health benefits are largely tied to the monounsaturated fat and polyphenols of olive oil," Meyer noted.

Taking a shot of olive oil "should be safe for most healthy people," according to Meyer.

However, she added, those with gallbladder issues, chronic reflux or a sensitive stomach should probably avoid it.

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Weight gain is a real possibility, too.

"Taking an olive oil shot or two every day can add several hundred calories to your daily calorie consumption," Meyer said. "Consuming more calories than your body burns each day leads to weight gain, so taking an olive oil shot or two daily will most likely lead to weight gain over time."

"In addition, consuming that much fat on an empty stomach may lead to an upset stomach, acid reflux, bloating or loose stools," she noted.

Ultimately, Meyer does not recommend taking olive oil as a shot, but she supports consuming it in other forms.

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"Olive oil is delicious," she said. "Instead, I recommend enjoying olive oil as part of your meals — as an oil for sautéing foods, as a base in dressings or finish with a drizzle on soups and sauces."

Senate Republicans fear 'brutal' 2028 map could keep Dems in power for years to come

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:30:32 -0500

The aftershocks of last week's midterm elections are still being felt by Senate Republicans, but another political reality is beginning to set in: The GOP may not regain control of the chamber for years to come.

This year’s Senate map was, initially, favorable to Republicans in their quest to maintain and possibly grow their 53-seat majority in the Senate. But the next election cycle’s map in 2028 is tough, perhaps even insurmountable, for Republicans to conquer.

The Senate GOP’s newly minted campaign chief, Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, acknowledged that the map to reclaim the majority in 2028 is "very tough."

Democrats only have three incumbents up for re-election in battleground states, while Republicans have to defend seats in a slew of once-safe, deep-red states, including both Carolinas, Kansas and Iowa, among several others.

His home state, which just turned a shade of purple with Sen.-elect Sherrod Brown’s victory over Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is in play again, too.

Moreno, when asked to sketch a 30,000-foot view of what the future fight for power would look like, told Fox News Digital that Republicans had "dealt with tough situations before."

"Look, it is an absolutely brutal map, but, politics, things change pretty quickly," Moreno said. "So we'll see how it is, but we're gonna be extraordinarily disciplined, we're gonna be extremely honest with our data. We [will] make certain that we hold our incumbents and our candidates accountable, and we're gonna make an appeal to donors as to how we should win."

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Others were less optimistic.

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., who chaired the National Republican Senatorial Committee during the 2024 campaign, when Republicans flipped the Senate, compared the situation to getting down early in a baseball game: Republicans would have to "chip away" at Democrats’ lead, but it would take time.

"Now the Democrats can't help themselves, but they'll overreach in the next couple of years," Daines told Fox News Digital. "They'll be out of step with where America is, and they'll provide an opportunity for us to win some Senate seats. But I think this will take a few cycles before we'll probably get back to the majority if I have to honestly interject and look at it."

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., who had just secured his position as the incoming minority leader after weathering a marathon venting session from Senate Republicans who are disgruntled and frustrated after the midterms, agreed that Democrats could overreach and create a "different shooting match" for Republicans.

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But history has a way of repeating itself.

Thune shared the anecdote of how when he first arrived in the Senate in 2005, Republicans had clinched a 55-seat majority — "the high watermark for Republicans in the Senate, historically," he told Fox News Digital.

"We were very bullish about getting to 60 for the first time and having a filibuster-proof majority for the first time ever for Republicans in the Senate in 2006," Thune said. "And by 2006, we were back in the minority."

"The map matters for sure, but the mood of the country also really matters," he continued. "And there are a number of races this next cycle that have historically elected Republicans. Now there's Democrats sitting in those seats now, but every cycle is a little bit different, and as we saw this time around, the mood was moving against us."

The blowout losses across the map for Republicans do open up an opportunity for the next two years: running for their states and themselves, not for Trump, given that his time in office is winding down.

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Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., whose home state flipped after his decision to retire last year, and who has become a vocal critic of the administration, argued that 2028 was likely out of reach for Republicans and said the environment wouldn’t be ripe again until "at least 2030."

When asked if during the meeting that led to the eventual re-election of Thune as leader there was any reflection on the impact that Trump and his administration’s unpopularity with voters had, Tillis said, "I think there's probably a growing awareness of what I warned folks about in April of last year."

"And it wasn't really having that feedback loop," Tillis told Fox News Digital. "And I think we'll probably see a much healthier, more productive, more beneficial to the president feedback loop, where these people realize their performance is going to be what's going to be the driving force behind their re-elect."

"That's for the ones here," he continued. "And absent that, you know, I don't see any pickups. So I think everybody has to be realistic."

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