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Zohran Mamdani praised for 'fantastic' question-dodging on presidential eligibility

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:04:34 -0400

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was praised for being "fantastic" at dodging questions by podcast host Jillian Superstar on Wednesday after she asked the socialist mayor if he would run for president if he could.

"If you could run for president, would you?" Superstar asked during her "360 with Jillian" podcast.

Mamdani said he thankfully never had to worry about it, referring to the fact that he was born in Uganda.

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"And I think it's hard to think of a better job than this. And I know that you'll hear so many politicians say that. But my point is just like … You wake up in New York City, you go to sleep in New York City. The whole day is in New York City. What more could you want? Yeah, it's just I don't know. It is a dream," he added.

Superstar then said, "You're good. You can teach a master class on dodging questions. That was fantastic."

During an interview with ABC's Jonathan Karl on Sunday, Mamdani was asked whether he supported an amendment to the Constitution to change the rule that candidates for president must be born in the U.S.

"I think the Constitution looks good the way it is," he responded.

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Fox News Digital confirmed Wednesday that Mamdani had been speaking with former Vice President Kamala Harris.

Mamdani, in an interview on SiriusXM's "The Clay Cane Show" on Wednesday, confirmed the call with Harris.

"The vice president reached out to have a conversation, and we've had a brief conversation. We've been in touch over the last few months, and I really do appreciate her outreach," the mayor said.

The phone call with Mamdani, first reported by Axios, along with other closed-door meetings with progressive groups, suggests Harris is trying to shore up support from factions of the party that didn’t support her during her 2024 run.

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The news comes after several Mamdani-backed socialist candidates swept their primaries in June over establishment Democrats.

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The three congressional candidates that he endorsed in the primary — Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier — were all victorious, and are expected to cruise to victory against their Republican opponents in November.

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

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

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

Trending America 250 deals

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

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

Original price: $23.99

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

American flag polo: $25.99 (35% off)

Original price: $39.99

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

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

Original price: $16.99

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

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

Original price: $11.99

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

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

Original price: $9.98

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

Patriotic gift bundle: $19.99 (20% off)

Original price: $24.99

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

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

Original price: $7.99

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

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

Original price: $12.99

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

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

Original price: $9.99

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

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

Original price: $45.99

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

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

Original price: $19.98

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

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Florida AG seeks judge's impeachment after baby drowning COVID insanity acquittal

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:01:00 -0400

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and local lawmakers are seeking to impeach a judge who acquitted a woman on a historic COVID-linked insanity plea.

Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Miguel de la O acquitted Precious Bland, who was charged with manslaughter and two counts of attempted murder in the first degree after she allegedly drowned her 15-month-old daughter and stabbed her husband and another child.

Bland’s attorneys argued that she suffered a psychotic break caused by COVID-19 and, therefore, was unable to understand the consequences of her actions. According to her defense, Bland was experiencing hallucinations and believed she was being instructed to baptize her family members.

During the 2021 incident, Bland was yelling that "Jesus Christ is coming and COVID is going to kill us all," her husband told police, according to a copy of the arrest report obtained by Fox News Digital.

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"The defendant insisted that everyone needed to be baptized and that she was going to baptize everyone in the bathtub," the report read.

The police report details a harrowing scene where Bland instructed one of the children in the home to retrieve a knife, but the child claimed to not know why.

Bland then allegedly stabbed her husband several times during a struggle, and he "along with his four other children, ran out of the residence in fear for their lives and he contacted the police," the report read.

Bland's older daughter, in an attempt to grab the baby away from the defendant, "sustained a stab wound to her forearm during the struggle," the report continued.

The girl "then ran out of the residence in fear for her life. Officers arrived on the scene, made entry into the residence, and placed the defendant into custody," the report said.

Officers located the baby "face down, unresponsive, inside the bathtub filled with bloody water," according to the report.

De la O sided with the defense, acquitting Bland on all three counts and allowing her to return to her home ahead of a future hearing to decide on her treatment options. Uthmeier called the judge's decision unacceptable.

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"In a bench trial — where the judge made the decision, not a jury — he allowed a woman off on an insanity defense after she drowned her baby. He cited insanity related to COVID. This is unacceptable," Uthmeier told Fox News Digital in an interview.

"I believe we have impeachment provisions in our state constitutions for a reason. The federal government has similar authorities, but we don't see judges getting impeached in modern times. So, I believe this is wrong. We're going to be pushing hard to work with our legislature to hold some of these judges accountable. I believe they're violating their oath and endangering our citizens," Uthmeier told Fox News Digital.

Uthmeier also revealed that he was exploring impeachment options for a number of other judges as well, disclosing to Fox News Digital that he was working with other Florida legislators on the matter.

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"I've already had some Florida legislators reach out, excited to work with me on articles of impeachment, and hopefully get some of these dangerous people off the bench," he told Fox News Digital.

"We have taken a big interest in judges that we believe are exceeding their authority, abusing discretion, or acting in a way that jeopardizes public safety. We've already called for impeachments in a couple of other judicial cases: a judge in Tallahassee who let a convicted child predator go free — a guy where a jury found him guilty of a child sex offense, and he then murdered his five-year-old stepdaughter. There's a case in Miami where a judge let the defendant out on bail after he shoved rocks in a girl's mouth as she was being raped," Uthmeier explained.

Bland’s attorney, Larry Handfield, said he believed the ruling was the first successful COVID-related insanity defense in the country.

"This was COVID," Handfield told NBC6 South Florida.

"It's a woman who served our country for five years," he said, referring to Bland's five years in the U.S. Navy.

Handfield said she was "living the American dream until COVID came. She didn't ask for COVID."

Uthmeier also said he believed this was one of, if not the, first ruling of its kind.

"I am not aware of this having happened before. I certainly have not read through all of the transcripts from the proceeding, but to me, anybody who drowns their daughter should not be released. To the extent that insanity is going to weigh in on things, I believe it should factor into where you are housed for your incarceration, not give you a ‘get out of jail free’ card where you're just allowed to walk scot-free and put other people in danger. If somebody truly has serious mental defects where they need treatment or help in some way, so be it, but they should get that help behind a barred hospital — some sort of mental institution where they are confined and not able to go free and walk the streets again," Uthmeier said.

The Florida attorney general also said he believed the ruling was part of a "national trend" of federal judges overstepping.

"I think all of us as leaders in this country need to wake up and realize that the impeachment and removal of judges is something under the Constitution that can be pursued. And until we do it — until we reject their abuse of authority — they're going to continue to have credibility when they do these wayward things. So, I'm going to be pushing impeachment very often and loudly over the next year," he concluded.

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The court appointed forensic psychologist Dayra Bodan to determine whether or not Bland’s degree of insanity warranted involuntary hospitalization. Bland is slated to have another hearing on July 6 to determine treatment options.

Fox News Digital contacted Bland's attorney but did not receive a response. The 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, where Judge de la O presides, told Fox News Digital "judicial ethics canons do not permit comment on pending cases."

New sodium-ion battery could reshape grid storage

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:06 -0400

A new sodium-ion battery from Chinese battery giant CATL could eventually affect something much closer to home: the power grid that keeps your lights on. CATL has introduced its TENER Sodium Energy Storage System. The company says it is the world's first field-validated sodium-ion energy storage system ready for commercial use.

Think big energy project, not phone upgrade. This battery is built for large storage sites that can support the grid. That kind of storage is getting more attention as electricity demand rises. AI data centers use a lot of power. Heat waves can strain local grids. Solar and wind power also need storage so electricity is available when people need it.

However, CATL has not announced a specific U.S. launch for this system. So, this is more about where grid storage may be headed than what your local utility will install tomorrow.

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New sodium-ion battery targets grid storage

CATL just launched the TENER Sodium Energy Storage System in Munich, Germany. The company says cumulative shipments should reach 1 gigawatt-hour by the end of 2026. Deliveries in China are expected to start in September 2026. Global deliveries are scheduled to begin in June 2027.

That timeline shows sodium-ion batteries are moving closer to commercial use. The system is designed for stationary storage. In other words, it could help store electricity from solar farms, wind projects or other power sources for later use.

That becomes important when demand jumps during hot afternoons or renewable power drops later in the day.

Sodium-ion battery storage could ease lithium pressure

Most large battery storage projects today use lithium-based systems. Lithium works well, but supply chains can be tight. Prices can also move when demand climbs. CATL says sodium is more than 1,000 times more common than lithium. The company also says sodium is widely distributed around the world.

That could make sodium-ion batteries attractive for grid storage. These batteries do not need to be tiny enough for a phone or light enough for an electric car.

CATL isn’t saying sodium will replace lithium overnight. Instead, the company says sodium and lithium could work together in future energy storage systems.

For you, the larger point is choice. More battery options could help energy companies reduce their dependence on a single material.

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CATL says the battery fits existing systems

One of CATL's bigger claims is that TENER Sodium can fit into existing lithium iron phosphate energy storage platforms. CATL says the system shares the same physical footprint as LFP systems. That could help developers avoid changing enclosures, redesigning projects or repeating certification steps.

The system delivers more than 30 megawatt-hours of rated capacity. CATL says each module weighs about 42 metric tons, or about 46 U.S. tons. The company says only 34 units are needed for a 1-gigawatt-hour storage site. The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours. That gives developers more room to tailor projects based on local power needs.

Sodium-ion battery design can handle tough conditions

Battery storage has to work in places that get brutally hot or freezing cold. CATL says TENER Sodium is designed for better extreme-temperature performance, enhanced safety and lower operating costs. The company also says its battery management system gives the sodium-ion system an additional 20 percent safety margin compared with lithium-ion batteries.

The system also uses a top-discharge airflow design that CATL says reduces heat generation by nearly 30 percent compared with conventional systems. CATL says auxiliary power consumption drops from the industry average of 2 percent to 1 percent.

That could be useful for large grid storage projects, especially in places where heat, storms or heavy power demand can strain local systems. CATL also says TENER Sodium operates at only 65 decibels, which is 10 decibels lower than conventional systems. That could help address local concerns when battery storage sites are built closer to where power is needed.

Sodium-ion battery shipments signal commercial momentum

CATL says TENER Sodium has reached full commercial maturity across technology, production capacity and supply chain readiness. The company says it has worked on sodium-ion battery research and development since 2016. CATL also says it has invested about $1.4 billion, depending on exchange rates, over the past decade.

CATL has expanded sodium-ion production lines at its Fuding base in China. The company says that adds 40 gigawatt-hours of annual capacity. Another planned base in Jining, Shandong, could support 160 gigawatt-hours of sodium-ion battery production capacity. CATL also says it signed a three-year, 60-gigawatt-hour sodium-ion energy storage order with HyperStrong in April 2026. The company described it as the world's largest sodium-ion commercial contract.

Those numbers show CATL is treating sodium-ion storage as a serious commercial product. That said, U.S. adoption is a separate question. American utilities, regulators and developers would still need to weigh cost, performance, supply chain risk and security concerns.

What this means to you

This sodium-ion battery system may never be something you buy directly. However, the technology behind it could still affect how electricity gets stored and delivered. If sodium-ion storage proves reliable, it could give energy companies another way to support the grid. That may become more important as AI data centers increase electricity demand.

Better storage can help utilities use power more efficiently. It can also help balance supply when demand rises quickly. Still, there are limits. A new battery chemistry will not fix old transmission lines, slow permitting or local grid bottlenecks by itself.

The real takeaway is that sodium-ion batteries could become part of the grid storage mix. They are not a magic fix, but they could help energy companies build more flexible storage projects.

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CATL's new sodium-ion battery may sound like a faraway energy story, especially since there is no announced U.S. rollout yet. Still, it is important because the grid is under growing pressure from AI data centers, extreme weather and the need to store more renewable power. What stands out is the use of sodium, which CATL says is far more common than lithium. If this technology proves reliable in major energy projects, it could give utilities another way to store power and keep the grid steadier when demand spikes.

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Lee Greenwood recalls surviving enemy fire in Panama after White House sent him to entertain troops

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:58:39 -0400

Country singer Lee Greenwood recalled being sent to Panama by then-President George H.W. Bush to entertain U.S. troops during the mission against Manuel Noriega, revealing he came under fire before reaching Marines in the jungle.

"I’m going to send you to Panama," Greenwood recalled Bush telling him on the "Hang Out With Sean Hannity" podcast. "Take your band down there. I’ve already taken out the dependents. We’re going to take [Noriega] out... I want you to entertain our troops."

The "God Bless the USA" singer said his band left first by Chinook helicopter, while a courier handed him a letter from Bush for Marines stationed in the jungle.

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"And a courier had given me a letter from the president to 200 Marines in the jungle," Greenwood said. "So, the band’s gone. I jump in a jeep with a sergeant and we... come under fire and the bullets are whizzing through the jeep."

Greenwood said he was not hit, but the sergeant driving the jeep was wounded.

"[It] took my driver’s finger off right there in the index finger," Greenwood said. "So fortunately, I didn’t get hit. We got to the compound where the Marines were, and I showed them where we were, and they went out, and they took out these guys."

Operation Just Cause began in December 1989 when nearly 26,000 combat troops were deployed in a mission the U.S. Army says was aimed at neutralizing Noriega's forces, restoring elected democratic government and protecting American lives.

Greenwood said the Panama mission came back to him years later when the same driver showed up backstage after a concert in Ohio.

"I said, ‘Is he missing a finger?’" Greenwood said. "He said, ‘Yes.’ I came out, and we hugged each other, you know, for the moment that we could have both been killed."

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He said the episode was one of many military visits that shaped his career.

"I remember it was 140 degrees in the jungle ... and addressing 150 Marines that are about to go to war," Greenwood said. "It’s been like that all over my career whenever I visit military, and that makes me a very proud patriot."

The interview focused on Greenwood, his wife, Kimberly, and the 40-year-old legacy of "God Bless the USA" ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

Kimberly Greenwood said their relationship began through USO tours and service members.

"Really, our beginning of our relationship started with patriotism and serving our military," she said. "And that’s what we’ve done for our entire time together."

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Greenwood said "God Bless the USA" was written out of love for the country and respect for those who died serving it.

"I’m so proud to know that I wrote it because I love the country," he said. "I didn’t write it for any other purpose."

The full interview is available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

19 brands still making cookware and kitchen tools in the U.S. — from skillets to spatulas

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:43:55 -0400

As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, we're spotlighting cookware, bakeware and kitchen tools still made in the United States. From Lodge cast-iron products to All-Clad stainless steel cookware and John Boos cutting boards, these American-made picks combine quality craftsmanship with the longevity to earn a place in any kitchen.

Stainless Steel Cookware:

All-Clad, Heritage Steel and Made In

Build a kitchen that lasts with American-made stainless steel cookware.

All-Clad D5 stainless steel 10-piece cookware set: $899.95 (10% off)

Original price: $999.99

Made in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, All-Clad's bonded stainless steel cookware combines American craftsmanship with the durability home cooks and professional chefs rely on.

The D5 stainless steel cookware set pairs stainless steel with an aluminum core for even heating, making it ideal for everything from searing steaks to slow braises. The 10-piece set includes two fry pans, two saucepans with lids, a sauté pan with a lid and an 8-quart stockpot, covering nearly every cooking task.

Heritage Steel 12-inch frying pan: $159.95

Crafted in Clarksville, Tennessee, Heritage Steel cookware uses durable 5-ply clad construction with titanium-strengthened stainless steel.

This 12-inch frying pan works on all stovetops, including induction, and is safe for use in the oven or under the broiler up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Stay-cool handles provide a comfortable grip, while the rounded rim helps make pouring cleaner and more controlled.

Made In grill: $599

Made In's portable grill comes in carbon steel or stainless steel, both of which retain heat evenly. It runs on charcoal, hardwood or white charcoal, and the stay-cool silicone handles make it easy to transport. Cleanup is simple thanks to the removable stainless steel ashtray. Get $100 off with code FOX100 through the Fourth of July weekend.

Cast-Iron Cookware:

Lodge, Smithey Ironware, Stargazer and Field Company

These U.S.-made skillets and pans deliver exceptional durability and cooking performance for years of use.

Lodge Cast-Iron skillet: $21.46 (10% off)

Original price: $23.85

Lodge has been making cast iron cookware in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for generations, earning a reputation as one of the most recognizable names in the category.

The durable Lodge cast-iron skillet can handle everything from stovetop dishes to oven baking, grilling and campfire meals. Each skillet arrives pre-seasoned and ready to use for searing steaks, cooking fish and prepping vegetables.

Smithey Ironware American Anniversary Skillet: $210

Based in a former naval base in Charleston, South Carolina, Smithey Ironware honors the classic style of vintage cookware while integrating modern technology.

Celebrate America's 250th with this limited-edition cast-iron skillet. It has a bald eagle design for that patriotic flair and a classic cooking surface and helper handle for that practical and collectible touch.

Stargazer 10.5-inch cast-iron skillet: $155

Made in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Stargazer makes pure cast-iron pans renowned for their smooth surface and modern design.

This versatile cast-iron skillet works on most stovetops and supports a wide range of cooking tasks, from eggs and bacon to cornbread and oven roasting. A flared, drip-free rim makes pouring cleaner and easier, while the pure cast-iron construction delivers lasting durability backed by a lifetime warranty.

Field Company cast-iron griddle: $185

Field Company's cast-iron cookware delivers the feel and performance of vintage pans.

Its cast-iron griddle combines the smooth, lightweight feel of old-school American cookware with modern manufacturing. Made in the U.S. from start to finish, each pre-seasoned griddle develops a naturally nonstick cooking surface over time and works on gas, induction cooktops, grills and campfires.

Bakeware:

USA Pan and Nordic Ware

These U.S.-made baking essentials achieve consistent results every time.

USA Pan round cake pan: $15.99

Produced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Pan manufactures commercial-grade, aluminized steel bakeware with a nonstick coating.

Preparing dessert for an America 250 get-together? This cake pan uses a ridged fluted surface and heavy-gauge aluminized steel to promote even heat distribution and consistent browning. A proprietary silicone nonstick coating helps baked goods release easily and speeds up cleanup, while reinforced rolled rims add strength and durability.

Nordic Ware Bundt pan: $23.99 (37% off)

Original price: $38

Made in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nordic Ware manufactures cast-aluminum Bundt pans and everyday baking sheets.

Bake picture-perfect Bundt cakes with this American-made cast aluminum pan, designed for crisp details and even browning. It has a silicone nonstick coating that helps cakes release cleanly and a durable construction that's built to last.

Cutting Boards:

John Boos, Epicurean and J.K. Adams

Chop, dice and slice on durable domestic cutting boards.

John Boos maple cutting board: $157.65

Made in Effingham, Illinois, John Boos has earned a reputation as one of the most respected names in professional and home kitchen prep surfaces.

This maple cutting board comes with a built-in juice groove to help contain liquids while carving meats, slicing fruit or prepping vegetables. The thick hardwood construction stands up to daily use and provides a durable work surface designed to last for years.

Epicurean Kitchen Series cutting board: $33.99

Manufactured in Superior, Wisconsin, Epicurean makes durable paper-composite cutting boards that are gentle on knives and built for everyday use.

Epicurean's Kitchen Series cutting board has a nonporous surface that resists stains and odors, and unlike most cutting boards, it's dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. Lightweight yet durable, it's a practical choice whether you're prepping weeknight meals or entertaining a large gathering.

J.K. Adams cutting board: $34.99 (29% off)

Original price: $49

Handcrafted in Dorset, Vermont, J.K. Adams has earned a reputation for making high-quality kitchen tools from North American hardwoods.

This cutting board offers a durable prep surface designed for daily use, while the natural wood construction adds warmth and character to any kitchen. Like many of the brand's products, it comes backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Kitchen Tools:

Earlywood and Anchor Hocking

These American-made picks are built to handle years of daily use.

Earlywood spatula: $22

Made in Red Lodge, Montana, at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, Earlywood crafts its kitchen tools from domestic hardwoods.

This handcrafted spatula offers a durable, lightweight design suited for stirring, flipping and everyday cooking tasks like smashing garlic or cleaning up scraps. Each piece is hand-inspected for quality and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Anchor Hocking mixing bowl set: $24.99

Based in Lancaster, Ohio, Anchor Hocking has produced glassware and kitchen essentials for more than 120 years.

This mixing bowl set offers durable glass construction for mixing, serving and food prep, while the nesting design helps save cabinet space when not in use.

Flatware & Cutlery:

Liberty Tabletop, Rada Cutlery and Lamson

Set the table with flatware and knives that celebrate American craftsmanship.

Liberty Tabletop Pearl 20-piece flatware set: $205.99

Made in Sherrill, New York, Liberty Tabletop manufactures stainless steel flatware and remains the only producer in the United States.

The Pearl 20-piece flatware set from Liberty Tabletop combines durable stainless steel construction with a timeless design ideal for both everyday meals and special occasions, including America's 250th anniversary. Crafted for long-term use, the set brings American-made quality to the dining table.

Rada Cutlery steak knives set: $54

Rada Cutlery has been manufacturing high-quality kitchen knives in Waverly, Iowa, since 1948.

Its steak knife set includes sharp stainless steel blades crafted to slice cleanly through steaks and other meats. It's a practical addition to everyday dinners and special occasions alike.

Lamson chef's slotted fish turner: $24.99 (50% off)

Original price: $49.99

Based in Massachusetts, Lamson has been making knives and cooking utensils since 1837.

The brand's iconic slotted fish turner pairs a flexible stainless steel blade with a classic walnut handle. The thin, angled design slides comfortably under delicate foods like fish, pancakes and eggs, while the slotted construction helps drain excess oil or liquid.

Table Linens:

The Mountain Weavers and Country Cottons

Complete your table with these special linens that elevate everyday meals and gatherings.

The Mountain Weavers Hartland plaid cotton tablecloth: $79.95

Using 150-year-old looms, master weavers in New England craft The Mountain Weavers tablecloth from American-grown cotton.

Inspired by the durable textiles once crafted in Vermont's Green Mountains, this reversible tablecloth brings red, white and blue buffalo plaid style to any America 250 celebration. Its soft fabric gets even softer with every wash.

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Marshals nab teen wanted for murder of Penn State student 1,700 miles from crime scene

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:57:52 -0400

A Pennsylvania teenager believed to be responsible for the death of Penn State student Billy Schmidt, who was shot as he walked home from an NBA Finals watch party, was arrested at the Colorado home of a distant relative following a month-long manhunt, authorities said Thursday.

Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was captured in Colorado Springs by the U.S. Marshals Service after he tried to deny his true identity, the agency said. He is being housed at a juvenile detention center pending extradition to Philadelphia.

On Tuesday, officials issued warrants for Outen-Fleming and 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith, who was also allegedly involved in the shooting death and remains on the run.

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Philadelphia Police Department Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said Outen-Fleming is being charged with murder, Fox 29 reported.

Schmidt, 22, was killed during an armed robbery attempt in Philadelphia that happened on June 6 at around 1:30 a.m.

Officers found him with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to a local hospital where he died minutes after the shooting, which was captured on surveillance video.

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In the footage, Schmidt is heard demanding his phone back before a gunshot is heard moments later.

The video shows a man throwing a cellphone before another individual can be seen running around a corner, while being chased by Schmidt, who was then shot in the chest.

Schmidt's father, Bill Schmidt, told ABC7 that his son was on his way home from a bar where he was watching the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs with friends.

"He was a really good person who cared about everybody and never hurt or bothered a soul, never bothered anyone and for him to get shot like that is a travesty," Bill Schmidt said. "I'm shocked when they stole his phone that he chased them."

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The younger Schmidt was slated to graduate from Penn State, where he was studying journalism, in December.

Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report.

Virginia city roasted for encouraging people to snitch on neighbors celebrating Fourth of July with fireworks

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:54:33 -0400

The city of Alexandria, Virginia, is pouring cold water on fireworks for the Fourth of July.

America's 250th birthday is this Saturday, and the vibes in the country are incredibly high. It's always a good day to celebrate the USA.

Independence Day just gives people a 100% justified reason to take things to the next level.

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Just don't plan on lighting any fireworks in Alexandria to celebrate.

Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet

The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.

"Fireworks are illegal in Alexandria, including sparklers. Report illegal fireworks by calling 311," the tweet announcing the city's plans stated, in part.

Sounds like it's coming straight out of Stalin's communist mouth. Snitching on your neighbors over sparklers? Sounds like something right out of Pyongyang, North Korea.

I'm not the only one who feels that way. The reactions on X are absolutely cooking the government of Alexandria.

Sometimes resistance is the act of patriotism left in a situation like this one. I say that as someone who isn't even a huge fan of fireworks.

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Yet, I understand being a proud American and celebrating our Independence Day. Fireworks, cold beer, a hot grill and time with good people.

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It's a simple formula that has worked for a long time. Don't fix what's not broken.

What do you think about the Alexandria government's tweet? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

New Jersey psychotherapist mom killed inside home as cops launch manhunt to identify suspect

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Security guard survives eight days beneath collapsed shopping center after Venezuela earthquakes

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:43:38 -0400

A 43-year-old security guard in Venezuela was pulled alive from the ruins of a shopping center Thursday after being trapped beneath the rubble for eight days following twin earthquakes that killed more than 2,200 people.

Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was rescued from the collapsed basement of the Galerías Playa Grande shopping center in the coastal state of La Guaira, where he had been trapped since the powerful earthquakes struck June 24.

"When we found him, he asked us not to tell his wife that he was alive, just in case he wouldn't make it," Costa Rican Red Cross rescuer Minyar Collado told The Associated Press.

Rescuers first made contact with Gil Flores over the weekend after detecting signs of life beneath the debris.

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Gil Flores was working an overnight shift when the first earthquake struck. While much of the building collapsed around him, his small security booth stayed intact, protecting him from the falling concrete and leaving enough space for him to survive.

Rescue crews worked through aftershocks, torrential rain and unstable rubble to reach him. They used a telescopic camera to communicate with Gil Flores and lowered water and liquid nutrients through a narrow shaft to keep him alive during the final days of the rescue.

His wife, Gusbimar González, said the family's despair turned to hope after rescuers reached her husband.

"When I learned he was alive, I saw a ray of light in the darkness," she told the AP. The couple has two children, ages 8 and 10.

Video from the scene showed rescuers carrying Gil Flores on a stretcher covered with an orange tarp through cheering crowds before loading him into a Red Cross ambulance. Members of the Costa Rican Red Cross hugged one another after the rescue.

The operation was led by Chilean firefighters and included search-and-rescue teams from Costa Rica, the United States, Portugal, Mexico and other countries.

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The shopping center collapsed after twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on June 24, destroying tens of thousands of buildings, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring more than 11,000 others.

Gil Flores' rescue offered a rare moment of hope after days of devastation.

On Tuesday, emergency workers rescued a 2-year-old boy who had been trapped beneath the rubble for six days.

On Saturday, the U.S. State Department shared video showing American search-and-rescue teams pulling a 9-month-old girl alive from a collapsed structure. The infant was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital. Both suffered only minor injuries, according to the rescue team.

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The U.S. government has mobilized $150 million in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela respond to the disaster.

Fox News Digital's Michael Sinkewicz and Peter D'Abrosca, along with The Associated Press, contributed to this report.

George Washington's remarkable prayer for America still resonates 250 years later

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:42:59 -0400

It is the quintessential imagery of a desperate man, drained of all earthly strength and power, who's come to the end of his own knowledge and wisdom. He takes a knee in humbleness to God.

This is the portrait of then-General George Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost.

The iconic painting, "Prayer at Valley Forge," was created 50 years ago by artist Arnold Friberg in honor of America's bicentennial. Now, it's the centerpiece of the Museum of the Bible's exhibit celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

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Carlos Campo, Ph.D., CEO of the Museum of the Bible, says, "Washington is most powerful on his knees. That's what he knows, because he is bowing to a greater power who can infuse him with true leadership."

The image is a snapshot of "a man carrying a burden that feels too heavy to bear — and the quiet place he goes when everything is on the line." It takes place during the brutal winter of 1777-1778.

America's founders had already declared a break from Great Britain's rule on July 4, 1776.

Now, the "fragile army" of colonists needs to fight to secure it. Washington is their leader. But America at this juncture is more a dream than solid reality.

Washington's soldiers are freezing in the harsh snow and cold. Many of them are without shoes or warm clothing.

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The painting and the D.C.-based museum show how fidelity to God and belief in the omniscient power of an Almighty God are real powers that helped create the United States of America. They are not lofty philosophies written in founding documents, but living realities tested on a literal battlefield.

As America celebrates its 250th year, much of Washington, D.C., is turning red, white and blue to exalt this nation's strength through its noble founding documents, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights — all now taking center stage. Yet the greater influence, Campo believes, on America’s self-governing sense of law, justice and mercy is found at the Museum of the Bible, where the famous portrait of General Washington in prayer headlines the museum’s exhibit.

Campo told Fox News, "While other influences aided in the founding principles of our nation, nothing — and there's not even a close second — had the influence as the power of scripture."

Even so, Dr. Ben Carson wants us to know there was something in the man himself that was divinely ordained. He quips that it's a story about a young Washington that public schools tend to leave out of their history lessons.

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Carson, the former U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development and, before that, a highly accomplished pediatric surgeon, is making sure younger generations hear the story through his Little Patriots Learning. In July 1755, a 23-year-old Washington escaped a harrowing death at the Battle of the Monongahela.

He was shot at by an expert marksman and survived. In a letter to his younger brother John, the future first president wrote, "By the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability and expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side."

Carson says, "He realized that God had saved him for a reason. And years later, he was in the same area... before he became president… and one of the Indian chiefs who had been involved in the war heard about it and asked [to be brought] to where Washington was. When he reached Washington, he said, 'Sir, I just needed to meet you because I'm an expert marksman and I shot you 17 times and my men shot you, and pretty soon I told them to stop wasting their bullets, because this is a man who's protected by the great spirit above. And I just wanted to see you before I died, knowing that you would become the father of a great nation.'"

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Added Carson, "That used to be in all of our history books."

There were no videos or phone cameras back then, of course — just historical accounts. Putting the future in the hands of a man who believes wholeheartedly in the power of prayer seems a bit risky. But Washington and America's subsequent thriving should be proof enough.

The museum, though, has made the portrait of "Prayer at Valley Forge" come alive with a one-man show in its theater.

Actor James Denton portrays the general, not as an alabaster statue whose portrait graces the $1 bill, nor the proud picture of confidence as the president of the United States, but as the man "at his most vulnerable" facing what all men and women face at some point in life: a crisis. Except that this crisis would affect not just him, but chart the course of history.

So Washington did what he knew was demanded by Scripture: to "pray without ceasing." And to know these words of Scripture: "If my people, who are called by my name would humble themselves … I will come and heal their land."

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The die was cast. Decades later, Abraham Lincoln would take up the mantel of prayer. He faced another crisis, a civil war. While Washington’s prayer came to help birth our nation, Lincoln’s prayer was to sustain it, to keep it together.

He famously said, "I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day."

If America were to survive and become something of a global beacon on a hill, for the good of the world, it had to survive its own internal conflicts. It must live in truth "e pluribus unum" — out of many, one.

Today, we sometimes take prayer for granted, even mock its worth. Thoughts and prayers get downgraded to mere words with no action. But prayer has power.

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That is why the churches call men and women who take to their knees as prayer warriors.

Says Campo, "Washington may not have been the most orthodox believer, [but] he certainly understood the sovereign power of God and that, in that moment, it was the thing he had to call upon for the true power that he needed."

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This Fourth of July, as we celebrate America's 250th, we should also realize that power is still available to us.

Pro wrestler Jonathan Gresham talks drive to get back into ring after suffering two strokes

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:41:55 -0400

Jonathan Gresham is one of the best professional wrestlers on the independents right now, but there was a moment in time when his career could have been finished.

Gresham revealed in August 2025 he suffered two strokes that could have been a complication from a "bad case of COVID." He vowed to return to the ring and he did. On Jan. 23, 2026, Gresham was at the Beyond Wildest Dreams event and defeated Ryan Clancy.

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He talked to Fox News Digital about what keeps him going after the sudden medical issue.

"I am, how do you say it? I hope I’m using this term correctly, but I am an empath. I feel for people. I realized this after I came back from my strokes," Gresham said. "Before my strokes, and I talk about this a lot actually, before my strokes, I was a very introverted person but I cared very deeply for people but my connections with people wasn’t as I had hoped and I would always kind of be bummed out to myself about these things. After my stroke, I remember sitting there on the bed and my whole left side was paralyzed and I couldn’t move and I prayed and I prayed and I prayed and the next day, God gave me the ability to walk around. So, I looked at that as a second opportunity to live life a different way."

Gresham said, since then, he’s found the ability to open up to people more. He wanted to focus on helping fellow pro wrestlers on the independent scene try to find their footing in the industry.

"So, since then, I’ve grown closer to people that I’ve known for years in the business. That’s because I’ve opened up more to them. Random people, that I meet on the street and on planes, at malls, at the movies, I talk to people, I get to know people, I go out of my way to talk to people and get to know people," he said. "And because of this, I’ve created relationships that I would have never had before.

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"So, I’m looking at life a lot differently now. And that kind of makes me feel more for my comrades in the wrestling business. When I see them aimless wandering the independents and not knowing where to go and when they talk to me, I can feel their frustrations. I can feel how scared some of these young people are and I desperately want to create a space to explore what pro wrestling can be. I want them to explore the pro wrestling they have in their mind."

Partly, Gresham suggested, is that the increased access to pro wrestling gives emboldened fans to critique everything a wrestler does.

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He doesn’t want to have young people, trying to kick down a door in the business, be subjected to constant criticism.

"So, prime example: when I started wrestling, I was head over heels in love with Rey Mysterio and Bam Bam Bigelow. So, I had the time to perform and do what I loved about pro wrestling and from that, I grew into who I am today. Today, I started around 2005, YouTube was around but it wasn’t to the point where every show that takes place was being streamed or shown on YouTube. So, I can go around and suck and enjoy myself without that," he explained.

"But now, all the kids growing up in pro wrestling, whatever show they do is going straight to YouTube or some streaming platform. So, the problem is now they’re gonna get critiqued, not just by their coaches, they’re gonna get critiqued by fans who don’t know their story or care about their story and they’re saying the most mean things to them or about them and in a space where they can get it instantly. So, they’re on their phones and they’re getting nothing but negative things about them online and it kinda spoils the pro wrestling journey early on. And I want to help create a space where they don’t have to worry about that or go through that anymore."

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Gresham recently went up against Fuminori Abe in PRODUCE by Orange Crush’s first event on Monday. He was a co-producer for the show.

The second event is set to take place on July 16 at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Russia unleashes nearly 600 missiles and drones on Kyiv in deadliest strike since May

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:41:06 -0400

Russia launched one of its heaviest overnight attacks on Kyiv, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at the Ukrainian capital in a strike that tore through residential buildings, killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 90, according to Reuters.

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations, speaking from Ukraine exclusively with Fox News Digital, said the assault marked "the most horrific night for Kyiv since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion."

"Early this morning, I spoke with my mother-in-law, who is in Kyiv. She told me she had never been so terrified. It felt as if the biblical Apocalypse were unfolding before her very eyes. Everyone was praying."

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The explosions shook central Kyiv for hours as thousands of residents rushed into bomb shelters and underground metro stations. The attack caused the widest destruction in Kyiv so far in 2026 and was the deadliest strike on the capital since at least May, when 24 people were killed in an attack that brought down an apartment block.

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched 74 missiles and 496 drones overnight, according to Reuters.

Yuri Ihnat, the Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, said the number of ballistic missiles was unusually high and that the interception rate for them was low, as Ukraine continues to face shortages of Patriot missiles.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who cut short a visit to Ireland and returned to Ukraine, said damage had been reported at more than 20 sites across the capital.

"The main strike was directed at Kyiv," Zelenskyy said. "Air defence supplies for Ukraine are an absolute and critical priority."

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko declared Friday a day of mourning and said damage had been recorded across the city of roughly 3 million people.

Melnyk told Fox News Digital the attack should force the international community to confront Russia’s status inside the U.N. Security Council.

"And yet, this barbaric Russia continues to be treated at the U.N. as a normal member state," he said. "It is time to end this parallel reality. Russia’s status as a permanent member of the Security Council should finally be called into question. Russia should be treated for what it has become: a pariah state."

Emergency crews searched through the rubble of a nine-story building on the left bank of the Dnipro River as fires continued to burn after sunrise. City officials said some people remained trapped inside damaged residential buildings.

East2West footage showed the overnight barrage from inside Kyiv, including a baby sleeping as explosions flashed outside an open window and smoke from an earlier strike rose nearby. Other footage showed residents sheltering near a metro station as strikes hit the capital, as well as heavy damage across Kyiv, including residential buildings torn apart and thick smoke hanging over parts of the city.

More than 20 sites were damaged, including residential buildings, diplomatic accommodation and the National Institute of Biochemistry, where a state-of-the-art laboratory and offices were gutted.

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Katarina Mathernova, the European Union’s ambassador to Ukraine, said Russia "unleashed hell on Kyiv" overnight and struck accommodation used by diplomatic personnel. Diplomats were not injured, but their belongings were damaged in a fire that engulfed the building, she said.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said in a Telegram post that its "massive attack" used long-range, high-precision weapons and drones to strike military and energy facilities, as well as airports in Kyiv and other locations. Moscow said the attack was retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia.

Ukraine said it hit an oil refinery overnight in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, where the regional governor reported one person killed in a strike on an industrial facility.

The Kremlin said Russian military commanders briefed Russian President Vladimir Putin on the attacks and said Moscow would continue increasing pressure on Ukraine to achieve its war aims.

Poland, a NATO and European Union member that borders Ukraine, briefly scrambled fighter jets as a preventive measure. Finland also briefly issued a temporary aviation restriction zone in the eastern Gulf of Finland, its defense forces said.

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu told Fox News Digital that Russian drones were detected in Ukraine roughly 30 kilometers from Romania’s border Wednesday, prompting NATO air-policing aircraft to respond.

"Two Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft deployed under the Enhanced Air Policing mission and operating from the 86th Air Base in Fetești in Romania, were scrambled to monitor the Romanian airspace situation near the border with Ukraine," Țoiu said. "A Romanian Air Force IAR 330 Puma helicopter was also deployed. Such incidents have constantly accompanied Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine."

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Thursday that she would propose new sanctions on entities supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex in response to the strikes.

"The more Moscow attacks civilians, the more sanctions must be imposed," Kallas said in a post on X.

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Russia has killed thousands of Ukrainian civilians in strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Moscow denies intentionally targeting civilians but says attacks on what it calls civil infrastructure are legitimate because they affect Ukraine’s ability to wage war.

Reuters contributed to this report.

WATCH: Coast Guard video reveals seizure of Brian Hooker's sailboat after wife's Bahamas disappearance

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:07:24 -0400

Newly released bodycam video shows the moment the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service seized Brian Hooker's sailboat "Soulmate" as it was being moved from the Bahamas back to the U.S. in May.

The release of footage follows a months-long investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who vanished while on vacation with her husband Brian Hooker in the Bahamas in April.

She was reported missing on April 4 while boating near Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands with her husband.

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Brian has maintained that his wife fell from a dinghy at night and was swept away. Lynette's body has not been recovered.

The U.S. Coast Guard traveled to the Bahamas last month to conduct a dive search in the Sea of Abaco and land search with the help of a cadaver dog to try and find any trace of Lynette.

They returned to the U.S. with the dinghy Lynette was last seen on, which will be combed for clues.

A family friend and advocate for Lynette described her as the kind of person who was always there for others.

"She’s the kind of person anybody would be happy to be around in any occasion," the friend told Fox News Digital. "She’s the type of person after the party that sticks around to help clean up. She’s a person who shows up beforehand to help you set up. She is your go-to person when you need a friend."

Brian has not been seen or heard from since returning to the U.S. after he was initially questioned and released by Bahamian authorities.

Brian Hooker has not been charged with any crime or accused of wrongdoing.

Fox News Digital's Mike Ruiz contributed to this report.

Spain tipped to shut out Austria as Portugal faces tricky Croatia draw in World Cup knockout round

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:34:51 -0400

Another day, another great schedule of World Cup futbol. I suppose I can call it soccer, considering it is being hosted mostly in America. Though I don't understand all of the rules of soccer, it has been fun watching. Similar to the World Baseball Classic and Olympics, when every country cares, the games are just more exciting. The USA is not known for being a soccer country, but we're all behind the Men's team.

Yesterday I had a play in every game, and I'll try to do that again. I lost as England allowed a goal to Congo, pushing the total over 2.5, but I was correct that England would score two or fewer. In the Belgium game, we hit both teams to score, and a +230 winner if you bet on the 90-minute draw. I was unable to get a winner for us in the USA game, as I bet on both teams scoring. Team USA won 2-0, and Bosnia-Herzegovina couldn't score despite a terrible red card giving them a man advantage.

Spain vs. Austria

Spain is a fairly big favorite in this game. They are -360 on the three-way moneyline with a draw being the second option, which means Austria is highly unlikely to win the game. To emphasize this point, Spain is -1000 to qualify and advance, meaning that if it goes to extra time and penalty kicks, they are still very likely to win. In the Group Stage, Spain started with a disappointing draw against Cape Verde, then they had two wins over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Austria won their opening match against Jordan, then lost 2-0 to Argentina, and had a draw with Algeria. They don't seem to be the most crisp team in the tournament. I do think that Spain has a great defense and it will remain their strength here. I think they shut out Austria, give me the under 0.5 team total.

Portugal vs. Croatia

Portugal is also a heavy favorite to advance, but at just -300, not quite as much of a favorite as Spain. Most of the conversation around Portugal that I've seen has been about Cristiano Ronaldo and him being a problem for the team. He has only scored in one of the three games, but did score twice in that game. Portugal hasn't looked great in this tournament, either. They've played to two draws and one win. Croatia doesn't have the same star power, but they did play well in the Group Stage. They lost 4-2 to England, but they beat Panama and Ghana. I think there are two options for this game. I think we should see over 2.5 goals, but I really don't love the bet. Portugal hasn't looked elite, so I could see this being a draw. I'll put a smaller bet out there, but will play this to a draw at +280 for the 90 minutes.

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Switzerland vs. Algeria

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This is the closest game on the slate in terms of lines for today's slate. Switzerland is a -105 favorite to win, but those odds went down from -120, meaning that people think this should be a closer game. They started their World Cup campaign with a draw against Qatar before getting locked in and beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1. Then, against Canada, they were able to win 2-1. Algeria went 1-1-1 for their three games. They lost 3-0 to Argentina, one of the best teams in the tournament. Then they beat Jordan 2-1, before getting a draw against Austria. Personally, I'm not seeing the love for Algeria. I think Switzerland is the better team. Algeria has been giving up goals to everyone. Maybe the Both Teams to Score bet at -125 is the best value, but I'll take Switzerland to win in 90 minutes at -105.

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40% off or more: Amazon's Fourth of July deals on Jackery, Shark, DeWalt and more

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:01:59 -0400

Fourth of July shopping season is in full swing, and Amazon is offering some of the biggest discounts we've seen from any retailer. We rounded up standout deals — all 40% off or more — including a wireless sports bra marked down by 80% and a FOX reader-favorite Shark vacuum for under $100. Many of these prices won't last through the holiday weekend, so it's worth shopping sooner than later.

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Biggest Amazon Fourth of July tech deals

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Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K TV: $179.99 (49% off)

Original price: $349.99

For $170 off, you can get a smart Insignia TV with Alexa built in, so you can operate the TV using voice control. The bright display and high definition screen plays your shows and movies in crystal-clear detail. If you're looking for something smaller, we also found this 32-inch for 46% off.

Samsung B-Series soundbar: $79.99 (43% off)

Original price: $399.99

Upgrade your TV audio with Samsung's soundbar, which pairs balanced sound with a built-in woofer for deeper bass. A dedicated Night Mode lowers the volume and reduces output, making it easier to watch late-night movies and shows without disturbing others in the house.

Biggest Amazon Fourth of July tool deals

Bosch Phillips screwdriving power bits, 10-pack: $5.51 (56% off)
Fanttik S1 Capsule cordless screwdriver: $27.99 (44% off)
Laser level with tripod: $28.49 (43% off)
Craftsman cordless drill and impact driver set: $99 (41% off)

Mini chainsaw: $28.46 (43% off)

Original price: $49.99

This mini cordless chainsaw is one of the biggest discounts we've spotted. The lightweight tool weighs just 3 pounds and helps you cut branches with ease. Get it now while it's just $30 — its lowest price ever.

Craftsman 262-piece mechanic tool set: $149 (40% off)

Original price: $249

Designed for garage and automotive repair tasks, the Craftsman mechanics tool set includes 262 pieces. It comes with a range of sockets, ratchets, wrenches and specialty bits in multiple drive sizes.

Biggest Amazon Fourth of July home deals

Large room air purifier: $89.99 (64% off)
iRobot Roomba 105: $169 (47% off)
Shark cordless Pet vacuum: $169.99 (43% off)
Bedsure down-alternative pillows: $32.99 (41% off)

Bamboo full mattress topper: $69.99 (53% off)

Original price: $149.99

Looking for a mattress topper that helps you stay cool? This option is discounted more than 50% and uses airflow channels that wick away heat and moisture for a soft and supportive feel. The deep pocket skirt securely wraps around different-sized mattresses.

Shark Rocket corded stick vacuum: $99 (50% off)

Original price: $199.99

Tackle whole-home cleaning with the lightweight Shark Rocket corded stick vacuum. The slim floor nozzle helps you get a thorough clean under couches and beds, while the attachable pet hair tools help you pick up fur from hard-to-reach spots.

Chenille bath rug: $21.75 (40% off)

Original price: $35.99

This chenille bath mat absorbs water right when you step out of the shower. The quick-drying shag feels soft underfoot, and the rubber backing keeps it in place for added safety.

Biggest Amazon Fourth of July kitchen deals

Viking reversible cast iron griddle: $79.95 (50%)
De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo espresso machine: $399.95 (43% off)
Chefman air fryer: $59.89 (40% off)

Keurig K-Elite single serve K-Cup coffee maker: $94 (55% off)

Original price: $209.99

When you need a quick cup of coffee, a Keurig comes in handy, now less than $100. Instead of making a full pot, just pop in a K-Cup, wait a few minutes, and you have a single cup ready to go. It also features an iced coffee setting for refreshing summer drinks.

KitchenAid silicone oven mitts: $17.99 (49% off)

Original price: $34.99

Handle hot cookware with KitchenAid's silicone oven mitts. The textured grip helps prevent slips, while the heat-resistant, water-resistant design provides added protection from hot dishes and unexpected spills.

Ninja Pro Kitchen System blender: $129.99 (41% off)

Original price: $219.99

The Ninja kitchen system combines a full-size blender, food processor and two single-serve cups in one versatile appliance. Its 1,500-watt motor is designed to power through tough ingredients like nuts and ice, making it a convenient option for smoothies, meal prep and more.

Biggest Amazon Fourth of July women's clothing deals

Workout tops: $13.99 (53% off)
adidas women's Cloudfoam sneakers: $37.95 (49% off)
Hanes women's jersey shorts: $12.99 (41% off)

Women's pajama set: $19.99 (44% off)

Original price: $35.99

Stay cool on warm summer nights with this pajama set, now more than 40% off. The button-front top delivers a polished look, while the soft, stretchy shorts offer breathable comfort for lounging and sleeping.

Wireless sports bra: $7.99 (80% off)

Original price: $39.99

At just under 80% off, this wireless sports bra is one of the deepest discounts on our list. The stretchy fabric creates a lightweight, barely-there feel, while wider straps provide comfortable support for all-day wear.

Women's arch support flip-flops: $19.99 (50% off)

Original price: $39.99

Refresh your summer footwear lineup with these cushioned sandals, now 50% off. A soft orthopedic midsole helps keep you comfortable throughout the day, while the durable rubber outsole provides reliable traction for walks and errands.

Biggest Amazon Fourth of July men's clothing deals

Levi's men's jeans: $26.99 (64% off)
Fossil men's watch: $97.50 (50% off)
Men's sleeveless quick-dry tank top: $9.98 (47% off)
Cotton linen pants: $14.98 (40% off)

Hanes zip-up hoodie: $16 (43% off)

Original price: $28

This lightweight Hanes hoodie keeps you comfortable on cool summer nights. It comes in a host of color options, and the roomy front pockets hold all the essentials.

Athletic shorts, 5-pack: $19.98 (55% off)

Original price: $43.99

Hit the trail, head to the gym or relax outdoors in these athletic shorts, now available in a five-pack for less. The moisture-wicking fabric helps keep you cool and comfortable, making them an easy choice for workouts and everyday summer wear.

Eddie Bauer men's Rainier pants: $42 (40% off)

Original price: $70

Eddie Bauer's Rainier pants blend water-repellent, moisture-wicking fabric with a fit that skims the body without restricting movement. They also come with two front hand pockets, two secure back pockets, and a zippered cargo pocket at the thigh that's ideal for storing your phone.

Biggest Amazon Fourth of July outdoor deals

10-foot outdoor patio umbrella: $29.99 (57% off)
Smart bird feeder: $39.99 (60% off)
Ecovacs cordless robotic pool vacuum: $299 (40% off)
Windproof travel umbrella: $22.77 (43% off)

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station: $459 (45% off)

Original price: $829

This Jackery Explorer portable power station is almost half off. With a durable battery, it can power large appliances like fridges and AC units. It offers multiple charging ports, including two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, a DC car port and three AC outlets, and charges from 0% to 100% in just one hour when you activate emergency charging in the Jackery app.

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Coleman RoadTrip 225 portable gas grill: $209.99 (42% off)

Original price: $364.99

Whether you're headed to a campsite, tailgate or park, the Coleman RoadTrip 225 grill makes grilling on the go simple. It delivers up to 11,000 BTUs of cooking power, plus a side table for prep work and a removable grease tray for easier cleanup. The compact folding design and built-in handle make it easy to pack up and take anywhere.

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New York makes history with first-of-its-kind law regulating AI-powered commercials

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:21:20 -0400

A new, first-of-its-kind law has taken effect in New York, effectively targeting advertisements that feature an image or video of a person generated using artificial intelligence.

The state’s synthetic performer disclosure law, signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2025, requires advertisements featuring an AI-generated person to include a clear label indicating the individual is not real.

"In New York, we are setting the rules of the road instead of letting AI run the show," Hochul said in a press release. "Requiring simple, honest disclosure when an ad uses synthetic performers protects consumers, respects our creative workforce and keeps New York at the forefront of responsible innovation."

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AI-generated synthetic performers are digitally created media that look and sound like real people and are often used in marketing campaigns across social media and within digital advertising instead of traditional photoshoots.

Under the new law, first-time violations carry a civil fine of up to $1,000 — with a $5,000 penalty tacked on for every subsequent violation.

However, the law does not provide statutory guidance regarding the wording or delivery of the disclosure, and only requires that the notice be "conspicuous" to consumers.

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"The rise of deepfakes and AI-generated performers have made it more difficult than ever for consumers to decipher fact from fiction," New York Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, D-Manhattan, said.

"The synthetic performer legislation will alert New Yorkers to the use of synthetic performers in advertisements, providing much-needed transparency to consumers and protections to artists."

According to a report released by the Interactive Advertising Bureau, roughly 83% of advertisement executives have reported that their companies are using AI in the creative process this year — marking a 60% increase from 2024.

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The law was backed by national performers union SAG-AFTRA, which hailed the decision as a step toward AI regulation and consumer protections as fears surrounding deepfakes grow among creatives.

"These protections are the direct result of artists, lawmakers and advocates coming together to confront the very real and immediate risks posed by unchecked AI use," Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, said in a previous press release.

"By mandating transparency and securing consent, New York has drawn a bright line that puts human creativity, integrity and trust first," he continued.

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Hochul's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fox News Digital reached out to McClinton for comment.

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

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

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

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

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HexClad

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

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

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

Original price: $99

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

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

Original price: $199

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

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

Original price: $159

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

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

Original price: $654

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

Wayfair

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

Vertical planter boxes: $51.99 (64% off)
Patio set with rocking chairs and loveseat: $169.99 (60% off)
Patio umbrella: $81.99 (48% off)
Weber Genesis gas grill: $949 (14% off)

Folding Adirondack chair, set of 4: $499.96 (54% off)

Original price: $1,076

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

Wicker patio set: $329.99 (71% off)

Original price: $1,142.82

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

Outdoor dining set, 6-piece: $809.96 (49% off)

Original price: $1,599.96

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

Wood planter box: $79.99 (44% off)

Original price: $139

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

REI

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

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

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

Original price: $155

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

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

Original price: $75

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

Coleman camp stove: $206.19 (25% off)

Original price: $275

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

Flexlite camp chair: $67.39 (25% off)

Original price: $89.95

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

Best Buy

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

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

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

Original price: $629.99

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

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

Original price: $799.99

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

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

Original price: $349.99

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

Greenworks string trimmer: $219.99 (28% off)

Original price: $299.99

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

Brooklinen

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

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

Dreamweave waffle bath towel bundle: $68.45 (50% off)

Original price: $138

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

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

Original price: $387

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

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Plush bathrobe: $119.20 (20% off)

Original price: $149

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

Biden ‘madness’ still being revealed as father killed, children kidnapped by terror group member: DOJ

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:11:06 -0400

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration is still having to deal with the "madness" of former President Joe Biden’s "open border" policies, as the Justice Department announces new kidnapping and murder charges against eight members of the foreign terrorist group Tren de Aragua (TDA).

According to Blanche, all eight of the charged TDA members "crossed our southern border illegally" and "every one of them entered under the Biden administration between December 2021 and April 2024."

Blanche said that in one of the cases, four men murdered a father in the Dallas area area and kidnapped his 13-year-old daughter and 12-year-old nephew. Five alleged TDA members were charged in connection with the incident, according to Blanche. In the Chicago area, three more alleged TDA members were charged in connection with a case in which a man was abducted, brutally beaten and ultimately shot several times.

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"None of these men should have been in this country. The father in Texas should be alive today. His daughter and nephew should have never been kidnapped. The young victim in Chicago should be alive," lamented Blanche. "These violent crimes and murders happened because under the Biden administration, open border policies left our borders wide open and hundreds of suspected and now convicted TDA terrorists poured through those borders into our country."

During a Wednesday press conference announcing the charges, Ryan Raybould, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, said the TDA members kidnapped the Dallas area man and the two children "in the middle of the night" on Aug. 24, 2024. Raybould said the man and children had their hands zip-tied while the gang members demanded money.

He said that "once the TDA members realized the man could not pay them any money, they pulled over by a bridge in Dallas and told the man to jump off."

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When he refused to jump and attempted to flee, a TDA member "gunned him down execution style" in front of the two children, said Raybould.

The five TDA members charged in connection with the Dallas-area crimes are Hector Garcia Zuniga, also known as "Murray," Carlos Luis Zambrano Bolivar, Jhonny Jesus Serrano, Yonatan Toro Gonzalez and Ehiker Mendoza. Raybould identified Garcia Zuniga as a high-ranking TDA member who, he said, is also facing racketeering charges, including murder, kidnapping and jackpotting spanning state lines and international borders.

Local outlet NBC DFW, reporting on the case in 2024, identified the victim as 33-year-old Nilzult Arneaud Petit. The outlet said Petit and the two children were forcibly removed from an apartment complex at 12:30 a.m. The children were later found unharmed, walking along a highway service road.

All five of these individuals are foreign nationals who Raybould said have been illegally present in the U.S. "at one time or another."

Meanwhile, Andrew Boutrous, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said the Chicago victim was abducted from a park, had his hands tied behind his back, left in an apartment for hours and ultimately was shot multiple times in the head and in the body.

Local outlet CWB Chicago identified the victim as 18-year-old Cristian Jose Rojas Barrios.

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Boutrous said the "victim's lifeless body was left face down in the bathroom, partially in the bathtub, in an abandoned unit" at an apartment building. He said Kleiver Monasterio Briceno, Jose Pacheco Torres and "a third individual" are being charged in connection with the crimes.

"I want you to think about those facts for a moment. A man kidnapped from a park in Chicago in broad daylight, beaten, held against his will, taken to an abandoned building and shot multiple times and left in a bathtub. All in the name of Tren de Aragua," Boutros said.

Boutros added: "And to show just how brutal and merciless this gang is — someone then went and called the victim's mother and told her where she could find her lifeless son's body."

Tren de Aragua, Spanish for "Train from Aragua," is a violent transnational criminal group that arose in Venezuela during the rule of socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro, who was removed from power in a U.S. operation ordered by President Donald Trump. As one of his first moves back in the Oval Office, Trump issued an executive order directing the State Department to designate TDA a "foreign terrorist organization."

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According to Blanche, since Trump’s return to office, nearly 350 TDA members and associates have been charged or convicted of violent crimes, including murders, sex trafficking and kidnappings. He said that 350 TDA members have also been charged with weapons charges, drug trafficking and "widespread financial crimes," including robbery and ATM "jackpotting."

During the press conference, FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency has arrested 29,000 "violent gang members" since Trump was sworn in. He also said the FBI and its partners have "disrupted and dismantled" 2,700 gangs around the country, which he said is a 365% increase from the same period under the Biden administration.

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"We have seen, specifically as it relates to Tren de Aragua, a 519% increase in arrests," said Patel.

Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Biden for comment.

Dustin May's day game ERA of 6.81 puts St. Louis Cardinals at a steep disadvantage against Atlanta Braves

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:06:01 -0400

I hit the wall again with baseball yesterday as I incorrectly thought that Paul Skenes and Zack Wheeler would pitch to a pitcher's duel. Skenes gave up five runs in the second inning. Wheeler was better, but it wasn't much better as he allowed four earned runs. Two top pitchers in the league combined to allow 11 runs. We still have a fairly strong slate today, so let's find a winner in the Cardinals vs. Braves game.

The St. Louis Cardinals are putting together a strong year. I've brought up the halfway mark of the season in a few articles recently, and the Cardinals are above .500 for that checkpoint. The bad news for them is that they are still 8.5 games back of the Brewers in the division, and the Cubs are ahead of them. Plus, only the Reds are more than a game under .500 in the division. It is likely to be very complex trying to get into the postseason for all of these NL Central teams. However, it is too early to think about that; they just need to get every win they can.

Looking to position them for a win in today's game and the series is Dustin May. In May's first season with the Cardinals, he is 5-6 for the season with a 4.30 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP. The bad news for him and the Cardinals is that a road day game is the worst situation for May this season. He has a 6.81 day game ERA compared to a 2.05 night game. On the road, he is pitching to a 4.79 ERA compared to a 3.94 home ERA. His last game was against the Royals, and that was a road day game where he allowed six earned runs in two innings of work. In 70 at-bats against May the Braves have just 14 hits. Half of those hits have come from Mike Yastrzemski, so the rest of the team is 7-for-56 against him.

The Atlanta Braves started the season as basically the best team in baseball. They remain in control of their division, but the Phillies have been hot on their heels since they fired their manager. I suppose even before the season, we could've predicted that the Braves and Phillies would be the two best teams in the division. Perhaps some would've included the Mets, but for me, these were my two choices. The Braves are 50-34, and really don't need to make moves at the deadline. They probably could just benefit from full health with the team.

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I think part of the reason that they are having today's starter, Hurston Waldrep, go is because of some injuries to the team. Spencer Strider is on the injured list, and the Braves are still looking for a replacement for his production. Waldrep is making just his second appearance for the Braves this season. He only went two innings in relief on Friday against the Giants. He allowed two hits, four walks, and three strikeouts, so he was a bit all over the place. Perhaps it was nerves, but he needs to control the walks. He had a good season in 2025, starting nine games, throwing to a 2.88 ERA and 1.19 WHIP.

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The Cardinals are not a strikeout-prone team; they rank fifth in fewest strikeouts per game at just 7.73. Waldrep averages about a strikeout per inning over his career. It should be interesting to see if he can match that here. I don't necessarily expect him to have a great game or go too deep into the game, but at +101, four strikeouts is worth a look.

I think the best bet here is to take the Braves through five innings, though. I like May, but he has shown a few times this year that he pitches poorly during the day. Athletes get into routines, and May just might require a full afternoon to get into his so he can pitch better at night. I don't love Waldrep, but I think he can give a few solid innings, and the bullpen can handle the rest. Give me the Braves through five.

Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Rabbis say Mamdani owes Jews 'monster' apology

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:57:34 -0400

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:
- Rabbis say Mamdani owes Jews 'monster' apology
- Orthodox Jew says California city fined him for home prayer meetings
- MS NOW writer: Mamdani primary sweep 'genuinely scary night for NYC Jews'

TOP STORY: Over 700 furious rabbis are demanding NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize after he branded pro-Israel group AIPAC "monsters" using "dark money." Outraged critics say swapping AIPAC for Jews mimics the world's oldest antisemitic conspiracy theories, putting a terrifying target on Jewish backs. Mamdani claims he’s just quoting philosophy—but leaders say it's dangerous bigotry!

VIDEO: California state Sen. Scott Wiener, who is running for Congress, told CBS News’ Major Garrett that protesters who confronted him at San Francisco’s Trans March crossed the line from protected protest into intimidation. WATCH HERE:

PRAYER POLICE: Furious Irvine Rabbi Rafi Dadon is threatening a mega-lawsuit after city bureaucrats slapped him with a whopping $5,000 in fines just for hosting private living-room prayer sessions! Religious liberty lawyers are blasting the "chilling" zoning crackdown as an illegal, shifting pretext to shut down holy study. Back off, bureaucrats—the faithful are fighting back.

RED ALERT: Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel socialist squad just staged a New York coup. Far-left darlings Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez crushed incumbent Dems Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat. With deep-blue seats locked down for November, critics are panicking over a "genuinely scary night for Jews" as the squad rockets toward Capitol Hill.

HISTORICAL HORROR: A clueless Massachusetts principal is facing severe backlash after groveling to students who felt "unseen" and "unsafe" during a Holocaust history lesson. Critics are absolutely eviscerating Dr. Johnny Cole for prioritizing hurt feelings over factual education, arguing that teaching the Nazi genocide of six million Jews shouldn't require a politically correct apology.

FAKE NEWS: Top United Nations official Vanessa Frazier is facing a furious backlash after spreading a sick, fake-news blood libel against Israel on social media. Frazier eagerly reposted a vile lie claiming Israelis drop bombs disguised as toys to murder children—originally posted by a UK activist facing terror charges for backing Hamas. Critics slam it as "farcical" gullibility.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Heather Johnston, founder and president of U.S. Israel Education Association, writes that the alliance between the United States and Israel is not a temporary, transactional diplomatic contract, but a deep "covenantal" relationship rooted in shared moral DNA and the Hebrew Scriptures.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "The point of Holocaust education is not to protect Muslim students’ feelings, or whatever this claptrap suggests. It’s not about them." - Fox News analyst Guy Benson, after teacher apologizes to Muslim students for teaching about the Holocaust.

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

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

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

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

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

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DiNubile admits he is troubled by what he has seen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANGEL MOM WARNS DEMOCRATS 'WE'RE NOT GOING TO STOP' AFTER EMOTIONAL HOUSE HEARING ON SANCTUARY POLICIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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