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Learning another language may keep your brain younger, study suggests

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:03:47 -0400

Speaking two or more languages may help slow brain aging, according to new research.

The study, presented at the 2026 Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Forum, found that people who spoke multiple languages appeared to have younger brains than those who spoke only one language.

Researchers analyzed brain activity from hundreds of people in Spain's Basque region who spoke between one and four languages, including Spanish, Basque, French and English. They used artificial intelligence to estimate each participant's "brain age" based on patterns of brain connectivity.

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The researchers found that bilingual participants had brains that appeared about six years younger than those of monolingual participants. People who spoke three languages had brains that appeared about seven years younger, while those who spoke four languages had brains that appeared roughly 13 years younger.

The findings also suggested that people who learned a second language earlier in life and became highly fluent experienced greater benefits.

Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist, performance consultant and author of "The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age," said the findings support earlier research showing that speaking multiple languages may help protect cognitive function as people age.

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"Most of the evidence for the benefit of learning multiple languages comes from individuals who grew up bilingual or learned multiple languages in childhood," Wood, who was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital.

He said adults who didn't grow up speaking more than one language should not assume it's too late to benefit.

"There's no clear cutoff in age where learning a second language would no longer be beneficial," Wood said.

Several randomized controlled trials involving older adults have found improvements in attention, working memory and executive function after just a few months of language learning, he said.

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Beyond improving cognitive function, Wood said learning a new language can also help people stay socially engaged and strengthen the brain's ability to absorb new information.

He encouraged adults not to be discouraged by making mistakes while learning.

"It's also important to lean into the process of being a beginner," Wood said.

"Making mistakes is one of the biggest drivers of neuroplasticity and learning," he said. "If you do choose to learn a new language, get stuck in, challenge yourself and embrace the occasional failure. You'll actually learn faster as a result."

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The researchers acknowledged several limitations to the study.

While they accounted for factors such as age, sex and education, they said they could not rule out the influence of other factors, including lifestyle and social engagement, that may have affected the findings.

Ro Khanna regrets his past support of Graham Platner after latest sexual assault allegation

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:36:02 -0400

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday that he regrets endorsing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner after a recent sexual assault allegation.

Platner announced that he would be ending his campaign last week after a report accused him of sexually assaulting an ex-girlfriend in 2021. Several major Democratic figures initially stood by the candidate prior to this report in his bid to defeat longtime Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.

One of them included Khanna, who personally campaigned with Platner in June amid several other mounting controversies and allegations of sexual misconduct.

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"You have stood by him through a series of previous controversies, from a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol to his online posts blaming survivors of sexual assault, even after The New York Times published allegations from ex-girlfriends describing a pattern of emotional abuse, aggressive behavior, which he denies we should say," host Kristen Welker said. "Why weren’t those past controversies a breaking point for you?

"For me, the line always was sexual assault or sexual violence, and as soon as that came out, I was the first person to withdraw my endorsement," Khanna said. "But I will say I got that call wrong, and if there is some self-reflection, is that we all need to see the signs earlier of people who may engage in domestic violence. I wasn’t the only one. You had Planned Parenthood. You had Sen. [Elizabeth] Warren. You had the entire Democratic Party. But I did get that call wrong."

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Khanna added, "I think what is important, though, is to understand his politics. He was opposed to foreign wars, for Medicare for All and why the progressive movement, more broadly, why these issues are resonating."

"Do you regret endorsing him?" Welker asked.

"Yes. I got that call wrong. I endorse a lot of people, but when I make a mistake, I take accountability. And I think what people want is the humility to take accountability if you make a call that's wrong," Khanna said.

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Khanna previously appeared to downplay allegations against Platner, pointing out that he was a combat veteran who suffered PTSD.

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"My view is that, even according to the New York Times piece, they said there was no harm, no injury," Khanna said on CBS' "Face the Nation" last month. "There was toxicity, and there was verbal intimidation, which I condemn, but Graham has made it clear that there was no evidence of violence. That, to me, is a red line."

Joe Rogan calls out 'crazy' kick attempt by Conor McGregor that led to injury: 'You don't do that'

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:33:00 -0400

Conor McGregor couldn’t believe his five-year return to the octagon ended the way it did on Saturday night in UFC 329 against Max Holloway.

But Joe Rogan said it was a "crazy" move that he tried in the opening round that cost him.

"He just tried a crazy move. He tried a jumping roundhouse kick," Rogan said during the UFC broadcast after the main event ended. "… if you don’t land in a good way, with a supporting way, you put so much pressure on that knee. He landed with his knee in the worst position."

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McGregor’s kick attempt clearly hurt him, as he immediately grabbed his knee after Holloway evaded the strike. McGregor tried to keep fighting, but referee Mike Beltran called the fight after he tried another kick and clearly couldn’t land properly.

"He blew his ACL out with the very first move that he did," Rogan suggested. "It sucks, but it’s just, you don’t do that."

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After speaking with doctors, UFC president Dana White said McGregor tore his ACL. Scans on McGregor’s knee will need to confirm the diagnosis.

Daniel Cormier, the ex-MMA fighter-turned-broadcaster, added that McGregor’s long absence from the sport could’ve contributed to the injury.

"When you’ve been away from that for so long, and you come back in there, it’s like you’re shot out of a cannon," Cormier explained.

"So, you see these guys that have been gone for a long time do things that doesn’t make sense. And I think that’s what happened to Conor."

McGregor was dejected after Beltran called the match, and understandably so. It was the 37-year-old’s first fight since he faced off against Dustin Poirier on July 10, 2021.

After the loss, McGregor posted a gut-wrenching tweet, saying he was completely healthy before the match.

"My head gasket is gone. Destroyed," he wrote. "I had no injury/injuries going into the fight. I was throwing kicks, planted and jumping, all throughout camp as well as backstage before the fight. This came out of nowhere. I am beyond dark here. I can only describe it as hell."

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Rogan also suggested that McGregor was trying to showcase no fear with his signature kicks with his surgically-repaired left leg. Either way, it cost the Irishman in the end.

McGregor’s UFC career record is now 22-7 after this TKO finish.

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WWE star Rhea Ripley reveals slight tear in her meniscus keeping her out of action

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:01:39 -0400

Rhea Ripley successfully defended the WWE Women’s Championship at Clash in Italy against Jade Cargill, seemingly putting an end to their rivalry for the time being.

But Ripley’s appearances on "Friday Night SmackDown" have been few and far between. She didn’t appear at Night Champions last month and hasn’t been on the show to defend her on-screen partners in Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss as they deal with Cargill, Michin and B-Fab since June 5.

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Ripley was seen at a Power Slap event on Friday and she provided an update on her health, revealing she suffered a slight tear in her meniscus.

"I hurt my knee. I got a slight tear in my meniscus, it’s just healing. It’s getting there. It’s getting stronger. I just can’t bend it very well. Kind of need to bend, guys," she told content creator Nina Drama.

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She added that she didn’t have a timeline for her return.

"I tore it in a really weird spot, so it’s kind of a little bit up in the air with just how fast my body recovers. But I’ve been out for probably about a month now. I think it’s been a month and one week," she said. "It feels better. It still starts to hurt and throb and it gets tired. I can’t get up or bend down really or kind of move side to side while crouching. We’ll see how it goes."

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She recaptured the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42 when she defeated Cargill.

Harrison Ford turns heads with toned physique during Los Angeles bike ride

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:01:20 -0400

Harrison Ford is proving that age is just a number.

The 83-year-old — who turns 84 on July 13 — was spotted enjoying a solo bike ride through Los Angeles over the weekend, showing off his impressively toned physique while taking on the Southern California heat.

In photos obtained by Fox News Digital, the "Indiana Jones" star was captured pedaling through the city in a fitted white athletic shirt, black cycling shorts, gloves and a white helmet. After wrapping up his ride, Ford peeled off his shirt, revealing his muscular arms, shoulders and chest as he cooled down beside his bike.

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The outing is the latest reminder that Ford has remained remarkably active well into his 80s.

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In a recent interview with Men's Health, he explained that trainer Jaime Milnes focuses on full-body conditioning and injury prevention.

"I believe in training for injury prevention more than anything else," Ford said. "I'm an old fart and I need to protect myself."

His diet has evolved over the years as well.

In 2023, the "Shrinking" actor revealed he eliminated most meat and dairy from his meals, opting instead for vegetables and fish because he believes it's healthier for both himself and the environment.

"I just decided I was tired of eating meat," he said during an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." "And I know it’s not really good for the planet, and it’s not really good for me."

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At 83 years old, Ford has shown little interest in slowing down. Between starring in Apple TV+'s "Shrinking" and Paramount+'s "1923," the screen legend has continued to take on physically demanding roles while maintaining the active lifestyle that has become one of his trademarks.

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Ford has also made it clear that retirement isn't on his radar.

"No," he told Variety when recently asked whether he planned to step away from acting. "That's one of the things I thought was attractive about the job of an actor, was that they need old people, too, to play old people's parts."

Last year, the legendary actor spoke with Fox News Digital at a Televerse red carpet event in Los Angeles about his Emmy nod and what continues to fuel his passion for Hollywood.

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"It's nice, I appreciate the attention, and I appreciate… the proposition," Ford said of his nomination. "It’s gratifying, but my real pleasure is in the work."

The seasoned Hollywood veteran spoke about what keeps him motivated in the industry, explaining that what he loves is "The mystery of it."

"What’s going to happen, who’s going to do what—it’s fascinating to be alive, and the stuff we do is so demanding, you’re really scared not to do anything."

Trump accepts Jake Tapper interview invite, tells anchor he's trying to move CNN onto a ‘normal path’

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:51 -0400

President Donald Trump agreed Sunday during a phone appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" to return for a broader interview with host Jake Tapper after calling in to discuss the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

Tapper extended the invitation near the end of the interview after Trump declined to address several questions about the latest U.S. military action against Iran and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

"Well, I know you don’t want to talk about any other issues out of respect for Lindsey Graham, but we would love to have you back sometime because I do have a lot of other questions for you, sir," Tapper said.

Trump accepted the invitation without setting a date or specifying whether the future appearance would be conducted in person or by phone, saying, "Sure, we’ll do that. We’ll do that."

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"We’re trying to have CNN go on a normal path, and we’ll do that," Trump added.

Tapper responded, "Well, I’m on a normal path right here, sir, and I appreciate your time, and thank you for calling in."

"Good. You are," Trump said.

The president joined the program to remember Graham, who died Saturday after returning to Washington from a trip to Ukraine. Trump said the senator called him Saturday evening and appeared tired from the trip but otherwise sounded well.

"He was full of vim and vigor. He was tired. He said, ‘I’m tired because it’s a long trip,’ but other than that, he was, he was fine," Trump said.

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Trump also told Tapper that Graham's defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation hearing was what he considered the senator's "finest moment."

"I think his finest moment was his defense of Brett Kavanaugh, who’s a terrific guy," Trump said. "I think it was a top 10, maybe a top 5 moment in the history of the Senate," Trump said. "It was an incredible display, and he did it from the heart. He felt strongly about Brett, and he did it from the heart, and it turned that whole thing around."

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Tapper attempted to turn briefly to Iran, noting Graham's support for recent U.S. strikes and asking whether the country was again at war. Trump declined to expand on the issue during a conversation centered on Graham.

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"Well, I don’t want to — out of respect for Lindsey, I’m not talking about that," Trump said. "We hit them very hard last night. So I don’t want to talk about it, but I will say we hit them very hard last night."

'Moana' joins 'Snow White' as the latest live-action Disney film to bomb at box office

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:38:20 -0400

The era of the lazy live-action Disney Studios remake might be finally, mercifully, coming to an end.

Disney has, for most of the past decade, made a point to abandon original movies in favor of taking its beloved catalog of animated films and turning them into "live-action" remakes. Some of these have been successful either critically or commercially, like the 2015 version of "Cinderella," 2016's "The Jungle Book," or the 2019 remake of "The Lion King," which inexplicably made nearly $1.7 billion worldwide.

As recently as 2025, "Lilo & Stitch" made over $1 billion globally. But these success stories are matched by a number of failures, both financially and otherwise. And hopefully the disastrous mistakes in its most recent efforts puts a stop to the endless slog of poorly conceived and executed movies churned out by a once-proud studio.

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"Snow White," also from 2025, became one of the biggest financial failures in modern Hollywood history, an unsurprising outcome given the long list of obvious mistakes. Star Rachel Zegler was wildly miscast, then spent much of the promotional period criticizing the classic original film. Negative reaction to leaked on-set photos led to a year of delay as the film was reshot and edited to salvage the plot.

It didn't work. Zegler's performance was widely panned, her off-putting statements and attitude affected attendance, and the film lost Disney an astonishing $170 million. This past weekend, even without the same level of negative pre-release press, "Moana" opened in theaters. And is remarkably tracking to be a similar loss.

Incredibly, Disney gave the "live-action" version of "Moana" a whopping $250 million budget. Not including a massive marketing spend. Assuming at least $100 million in marketing costs, a fairly standard number for a big-budget film, that's $350 million in production costs. Given a 50/50 revenue split with theaters, that's an estimated $700 million break-even point.

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In its first weekend, which can typically account for around 40% of a film's total box office, it made...$43 million. If that 40% rule holds true, that's just $107 million at the domestic box office. The original made $248 million in 2016, roughly equivalent to $346.5 million after adjusting for inflation.

"Moana" may do a bit better at the worldwide box office, like its predecessor, but there's little chance that it comes anywhere close to breaking even, let alone profitability, given this disappointing first weekend. In fact, Disney estimated a $60-$65 million weekend and $140 million globally. Already poor numbers. It came up nearly $50 million short, with just $95 million total.

Given the massive costs, this film is going to lose at least $150 million for Disney studios, nearing even the "Snow White" debacle. So what happened?

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Reviews were bad, as critics and audiences saw the lack of effort put into the project. Between Dwayne Johnson's awful wig, the atrocious special effects, and the obviously fake, desaturated backgrounds that looked nothing like the colorful world of the original, there was little reason to expect quality. The original is just 10 years old, and is easily accessible on streaming services. Many moviegoers saw it for the money grab that it is.

And Johnson's insufferable comments about representation didn't help. During a recent red carpet interview in the lead-up to release date, he told Variety that he believes "Moana" matters for its representation and visibility, explaining, "'Indiana Jones' inspired me. When I was 8 years old watching Harrison Ford, I was like, ‘I want to be that guy,’ but that guy didn’t look like me."

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Is that comment the reason the film tanked? No, of course not. But it's another reminder of how obsessed Hollywood is with this type of inaccurate, eye-rolling pandering. No, Johnson didn't look like Harrison Ford. He also became one of the most famous and successful actors in the modern entertainment industry because many people who don't look like him identified with his wrestling character or enjoyed his performances anyway. Should people who aren't "represented" in "Moana" not see the film? Is that the only reason it's being made?

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All these factors play a role in Disney taking yet another substantial loss. They're running out of ideas and animated films to remake, leading to desperate, poorly conceived remakes like this. They overspend on budgets and marketing, only to see talent undermine their efforts. There's new leadership at the top of the Disney corporation, and their first lesson and top priority should be to end the era of lazy live-action slop and ban the word "representation" from any and everything associated with the company.

Jannik Sinner tops Alexander Zverev in four sets to defend his Wimbledon crown again in London

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:34:31 -0400

After Alexander "Sascha" Zverev captured the first set of the 2026 men's singles final at Wimbledon, it looked like the conversation might turn to whether he had seized the mantle as the top player in tennis.

But that's when Jannik Sinner reminded everyone that he's still the No. 1 player in the world.

After dropping the first set, Sinner rallied to victory over Zverev, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-4, to earn his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth career Grand Slam championship.

Sinner also continued an incredible streak in his rivalry with Zverev.

Zverev hasn't broken Sinner's serve in 87 straight service games, since the 2025 Vienna final. Sinner has also defeated Zverev in ten consecutive matches dating back to the 2023 U.S. Open.

Zverev won the French Open in June after Sinner suffered a stunning defeat in the second round of the tournament. It was the first Grand Slam victory in Zverev's career.

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He looked poised to make it back-to-back major victories after an impressive opening set. However, the No. 2 seed and world No. 3 just couldn't win the critical points that he needed, including the only break-point opportunity he had in the match.

Sinner, though, did come up clutch in those big spots, converting 2 of 5 break-point chances. The key moment in the match came when Sinner had his back against the wall.

Zverev had a break-point opportunity in the third set with the score tied, 3-3. Sinner hit a beautiful drop shot that caused Zverev to slip while trying to change direction. Zverev went to the ground and grabbed his knee in pain.

Although Zverev was able to continue and didn't appear to be hampered by the apparent injury, Sinner went on to win that game and break Zverev in the ensuing game to take control of the final.

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Sinner got his second break of serve in the seventh game of the fourth set and held the rest of the way for the victory.

It was the first Grand Slam title of the year for Sinner, who lost in the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open and fell in a second-round stunner at the 2026 French Open.

Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 player in the world, missed both the French Open and Wimbledon with injury after winning the Australian Open in February.

It remains to be seen if Alcaraz will be healthy enough to defend his title at the 2026 U.S. Open, which begins on Aug. 23.

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If Alcaraz cannot play, Sinner, the 2024 U.S. Open champion, figures to be a heavy favorite.

And Zverev gets another chance to prove that his French Open victory wasn't a one-off and he belongs in the conversation with Sinner and Alcaraz as the best in the world.

For now, though, Sinner sits comfortably on top of the tennis world.

Ella Langley sizzles in denim shorts for latest American Eagle campaign

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:33:46 -0400

American Eagle's latest denim darling is making a case for jean shorts this summer.

Ella Langley shared a behind-the-scenes look Friday at her latest American Eagle campaign, giving fans another glimpse into the country-inspired partnership that has helped make her one of the retailer's newest faces of denim.

The singer captioned the post with a series of denim-inspired photos taken inside a rustic barn, where she modeled the brand's latest shorts while leaning into her signature country aesthetic.

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Langley kicked off the shoot with a mirror selfie inside the barn.

The Alabama native wore a fitted white tank top tucked into dark-wash denim shorts paired with white cowboy boots. She accessorized the look with a large turquoise butterfly necklace, matching rings and loose brunette waves with bangs as hay bales and weathered wooden walls created the backdrop behind her.

Another photo showed Langley stretched across a stack of hay bales while modeling the same denim look.

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The country singer rested on her stomach atop a patterned blanket with one cowboy boot kicked into the air as she smiled toward the camera.

The 27-year-old country star struck another pose while kneeling atop the hay bales.

The singer rested one hand above her head as she smiled toward the camera, with the rustic barn and stacked hay creating a classic country backdrop.

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Fans quickly filled the comments section with praise for both Langley and her latest American Eagle looks.

One user joked, "Ella Langley has great jeans," a playful nod to American Eagle's headline-making Sydney Sweeney campaign.

Another wrote, "AE has Ella and Sydney. They are peak level."

A third fan referenced Langley's music, commenting, "after seeing this i'm drinking wine by the bottle," a nod to her song "Be Her."

Langley joined American Eagle's roster of ambassadors in February, becoming the retailer's newest "Denim Darling" after Sweeney's viral partnership with the brand.

The partnership was especially meaningful for Langley, who said she grew up wearing the retailer's denim in Alabama.

"I have these photos growing up wearing American Eagle shorts that my mom bedazzled herself. It was the first pair of denim I loved," Langley previously told People. "American Eagle has always been about being yourself, and that's something I really try to get across in my music. My style in day-to-day life is pretty laid-back, a little outdoorsy, and always about comfort, so working with a brand that celebrates that felt right."

At the time, American Eagle told Fox News Digital the collaboration reflected the growing crossover between fashion and country music.

"The partnership between Ella and AE reflects the growing crossover between fashion and country culture, particularly among Gen Z, where authenticity, nostalgia, and effortless personal style continue to resonate," a spokesperson for the company told Fox News Digital. "Known for her laid-back, confident approach to dressing, Ella brings a natural, lived-in energy to classic American Eagle staples for her first-ever major fashion campaign."

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The campaign marked American Eagle's biggest collaboration with a headlining country music artist and featured Langley across the retailer's online, in-store and social media platforms. Her curated collection includes boot-cut jeans, denim shorts, skirts, jackets and vests inspired by her laid-back Southern style.

The partnership also followed the retailer's widely discussed campaigns with Sweeney. American Eagle's 2025 "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" launch sparked online debate over its "jeans" and "genes" wordplay before the company stood by the campaign and later reunited with Sweeney for a second denim-focused collaboration centered on jean shorts.

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For American Eagle, Langley's appointment reflected country music's growing influence among younger consumers. Craig Brommers, the retailer's chief marketing officer, previously told Women’s Wear Daily that Langley "represents a new wave of country music" and resonates with young women because of her authenticity and confidence.

Langley's career has continued to reach new heights since joining the brand. This week, she became the first female artist to simultaneously top Billboard's Hot 100, Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts with her hit "Choosin' Texas."

The song has also remained the nation's top-selling single, spending 11 weeks atop Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart and tying Pharrell Williams' "Happy" for one of the longest No. 1 runs in the chart's history.

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From 'disgrace' to 'family': Trump's remarkable journey with Lindsey Graham

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:28:20 -0400

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., never wanted President Donald Trump to be nominated, let alone win the presidency in 2016.

"If we nominate Trump, we will get destroyed.......and we will deserve it," Graham said on X at the time.

Graham had run on the same ticket as Trump, and like many other Republicans on the debate stage, challenged Trump’s candidacy as preposterous — he once likened his candidacy to "being shot in the head."

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But Trump ultimately clinched the nomination, took the White House and eventually won over Graham.

Now, in the fast-moving hours after Graham's sudden death at 71 years old, and as private jockeying to fill his empty seat takes place behind the scenes, Trump has lost a once-fierce political enemy turned friend.

Trump told NBC’s "Meet the Press" that he had just spoken with Graham the night before and believed "It could have been his last call."

"I don't know exactly, but I got a message about 1 in the morning from one of the people in his office that he had passed away. I said, ‘I just can't believe it,’" Trump said. "He was like a member of the family to me. It's very tough, actually."

It wasn’t always that way for Trump. He once told a crowd in South Carolina nine years ago that Graham was a "disgrace," and "one of the dumbest human beings I’ve ever seen."

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"I don’t think he could run for dogcatcher in this state and win again," Trump said at the time. "I really don’t. Other than that, I think he’s wonderful."

Still, their relationship evolved from potshots online and on the debate stage into steadfast friends who weren’t shy about hitting the golf course.

Graham transformed into one of Trump’s most vocal allies in the Senate and a key bridge from the upper chamber to the White House during Trump’s second term — even after Graham believed Trump should never step foot in the White House.

After winning his primary for the GOP nomination in June, Trump was almost top of mind for Graham.

"I want to thank the big guy, God," Graham said during a speech last month. "Trump comes later. Mr. President, you’re not far behind God, but we’re going to start with him."

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But that reverence, be it political or sincere, took time. Years ago, Trump at one point grew so angry at Graham that he leaked the lawmaker’s phone number online, which prompted Graham to make a show of destroying several of his phones.

And after the Jan. 6, 2021, riots on Capitol Hill, Graham turned his back on Trump.

"Trump and I, we’ve had a hell of a journey. I hate it to end this way. Oh my God, I hate it. From my point of view, he’s been a consequential president," Graham said on the Senate floor as the vote to certify the election neared. "All I can say is count me out. Enough is enough."

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In the run-up to and during Trump’s second term, Graham became a fierce ally of Trump’s.

He led the vanguard for the "one, big beautiful bill," as Senate Budget Committee chair and has championed Trump’s flagship election integrity legislation, the SAVE America Act.

And in the hallways of the Senate during the last year and a half, you’d often hear Graham say he’d just spoken with Trump or was headed to the White House to hammer out a legislative dispute — be it with Democrats standing in the way or Republicans.

Now, after a rocky, explosive and tight-knit journey together, the road has run out.

"I said, ‘We'll see you soon,’" Trump recalled of his last call with Graham. "Come over anytime you want. He came into the White House, because I liked him. Can't do that with everybody."

JONATHAN TURLEY: James Talarico's defense of gun control leaves out a key word

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:21:53 -0400

A virtual cottage industry has emerged among people finding James Talarico clips espousing everything from declaring his campaign meat-free, to there being six genders, to God being nonbinary.

One recently uncovered video from a meet-and-greet, however, attracted my interest and deepened my concerns about Talarico, the Democratic state representative running for U.S. Senate in Texas. It shows Talarico explaining why sweeping gun control laws do not violate the Second Amendment.

The reason, he declared, is that the Second Amendment expressly embraces gun control by referring to the right to bear arms as "well regulated."

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In the clip, Talarico mocks those who oppose gun control measures and appears not to have taken the time to actually read the Amendment:

What he omits is the word following "well regulated": "militia."

It is hardly a long read, so here is the language:

The term "well regulated" was not a reference to regulation in the contemporary sense. It was used to mean orderly or well maintained.

Militias were considered the backbone of the American military, particularly by those who feared a standing army. Some militias were less capable than others during the Revolutionary War. A well-regulated militia meant state militias that were combat-ready.

The individual right to possess guns was viewed as central to maintaining such militias. However, the Supreme Court has repeatedly held that a "well regulated militia" was not a limitation but a justification for the individual right.

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Notably, Talarico’s rationale differs from the classic interpretation against reading the Second Amendment as an individual right. Under that construct, it is the word "militia" that conditions the rest of the amendment, stating the purpose of the right to possess firearms.

It is not that the militias are "well regulated," but rather that possessing guns was protected in order to, and to the extent of, maintaining militias.

Many of us reject that view and believe that the drafters were protecting a long-held and cherished individual right. The reference to the militia was a common rationale or justification for protecting that individual right.

Talarico made the comments in support of a ban on certain commonly used guns, such as the AR-15. Notably, those bans will soon be before the Supreme Court after the justices accepted review in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins.

The grant of certiorari follows the court striking down Hawaii’s "Vampire Law" in Wolford v. Lopez, which barred gun owners with concealed-carry licenses from bringing guns onto private property unless they had explicit permission from the owner.

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That decision again reaffirms the individual right under the Second Amendment and clearly does not embrace Talarico’s "well regulated" rationale for gun control.

‘Odyssey' stars Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon turn heads as director Christopher Nolan faces backlash

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:39 -0400

Christopher Nolan's latest film "The Odyssey" has received a lot of controversy online, but the stars of the project are still bringing their fashion A-game to the press tour.

Zendaya has continuously stunned on the red carpet as she channeled her inner Greek goddess, while Anne Hathaway styled her pregnant belly beautifully in various flowing gowns.

Despite backlash over her casting, Lupita Nyong'o crushed it on the red carpet, whether she's in a floor-length sheer gown or in an asymmetrical short white dress.

Nolan is in hot water for many of his decisions in the making of the film, including casting choices, historical inaccuracies throughout and use of modern dialogue.

Here are some of the best looks from "The Odyssey" press tour.

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Zendaya

Fresh off the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" press tour, Zendaya stepped onto the carpet at a series of events promoting "The Odyssey," in a whole new batch of jaw-dropping looks.

She started off the new press tour channeling her character in the movie, Athena, in a loose-fitting white Jacquemus gown with a halter neckline and a dramatic low back.

The actress paired the look with a white headscarf and a diamond ring, but the true star of the show were her gold disk earrings, which are reportedly 2,000 to 3,000 years old, dating back to the first millennium.

Her stylist, Law Roach, posted a video from the red carpet on Instagram, and fans could not help but gush over the look. One fan wrote, "Can't possibly be more stunning," while another added, "I am more excited about what she’s going to wear next than anything I have ever worn. I would like to request a coffee table book."

Zendaya followed that look with another stunning gown at the world premiere of the movie in London, England.

The Schiaparelli dress featured a sculpted bodice with mirrored details, a lace-up back and a halter neckline, made to resemble ancient Greek statues, as an homage to the themes of the film.

From there, the dress transitioned into a loose beaded hombre skirt with fringe, which went from white, to gray and then blue.

Her stylist went through a lot to ensure Zendaya was able to wear this dress, which had just made its debut at the fashion houses runway show a few days before, telling fans on Instagram he traveled to Paris on a private jet to personally pick up the dress for the actress for the premiere.

The "Euphoria" star did not disappoint when she walked the red carpet at the Paris premiere of the film in yet another white dress, this one featuring sheer lace.

Zendaya posed for photos in a sheer white dress with a large cutout on the torso showcasing her toned abs. It also featured a thigh-high slit, as well as large ruffles along the sleeves and on her shoulders.

She paired the look with white pumps, a statement necklace and a few rings, and styled her hair in an updo with a braid across the top of her head. She kept her makeup look natural, except for blue eyeshadow and dramatic eyeliner.

Roach shared a video of Zendaya at the event on Instagram, with fans writing, "PLEASEEEEEEEEEE let us breathe for just one moment law," and "Gets better and better ❤️."

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway turned heads when she arrived to the London photocall for "The Odyssey" in a flowing white dress.

The pregnant star posed for photos in a white, off-the-shoulder Blumarine Resort gown with a halter neckline and sheer balloon sleeves, with ruffles which flowed down to the ground.

She styled the look with brown knee-high suede boots, mini gold hoop earrings, a gold watch and multiple gold rings. She kept her makeup natural, and wore her long brunette locks down her back in a center part.

The "Devil Wears Prada" actress sported another flowy dress at the London premiere of the movie.

Hathaway, who announced she was pregnant with her third child in mid-June, posed for photos in a strapless blue Dior gown with a pleated skirt and a floral embellishment on the chest.

"I saw this dress, actually, when I was looking for some options for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ press... And I fell in love with it," she told Entertainment Tonight at the premiere. "And I said, ‘If it’s alright, would you please wait for me and hold this for me? Because in a few months I think it’s going to work.’"

She paired the look with red lipstick and minimal jewelry, including multiple rings and drop earrings.

The star's baby bump was on full display when she walked the red carpet at the Paris premiere of the film in a brown floor-length dress.

She cradled her bump as she posed for photos in a custom brown Louis Vuitton dress that featured small ruffles along the neckline and a leather top, which transitioned into a flowing pleated skirt.

Hathaway styled the look with multiple rings, a pair of diamond earrings and a dual-toned statement choker, which featured silver designs and a blue jewel in the center. She wore her hair curled and in a half-up, half-down style, and went for bold lashes for her makeup.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon was all smiles as he walked the red carpet at the premiere of "The Odyssey" in a dark red suit.

The actor portrays Odysseus, a legendary Greek king of Ithaca who was instrumental in their win during the Trojan War. The upcoming epic details his 10-year journey back home to Ithaca following the end of the war.

During a recent appearance on Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast, Damon shared what it was like preparing his body for the role, calling it a "complete lifestyle change."

"There's no planning it," he said. "Any other time I tried to do something like that, it was always like, well, ‘My time, my workouts’… and this was like… just put your foot on the gas and that's it. And that's the only way to do it, and eat a little less."

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron started the press tour at the world premiere in London, in a sleek classic black Givenchy gown.

The black velvet dress featured a draped halter neckline, with a ruffled peplum effect at her hips, as well as a thigh-high slit and ruffled fabric draped over her back, essentially making the dress backless.

She paired the dress with white opera gloves which puffed up on the forearms and diamond dangling earrings. She kept her makeup look natural except for red lipstick, and wore her hair in a deep side part and a micro updo.

Theron posted photos from the evening on Instagram, captioning the post, "This is how you do London 🤍." Fans immediately took to the comments section to shower her with praise, with one writing, "So it's true : you ARE the most beautiful woman alive🌹," and another adding, "Gorgeous as usual ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥."

She followed that look up with an equally stunning Givenchy look at the Paris premiere of the movie.

Theron posed for photos in a sheer white lace dress with black lace designs throughout and black fabric gathered at the hip. The dress features a plunging neckline with small buttons on the side.

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She paired the look with black strappy heels, black cuffed earrings and a few rings. She wore her hair slicked back on her neck, giving off the wet look.

She posted photos from the night on Instagram, captioning the post, "Mama's not dead yet 🤍." Fans quickly took to the comments to compliment her, with one writing, "🔥❤️🔥Unique, beautiful, unrepeatable 😘😜👋," and another adding, "SHE IS STUNNING 😩🔥."

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o walked the red carpet at the London premiere of "The Odyssey" in a risqué look.

The actress posed for photos in a completely sleeveless sheer sparkling silver Chanel dress with dramatically cut openings on the sides showcasing her toned arms and abs.

She paired the look with dramatic eye makeup, as well as diamond jewelry, including a bracelet, rings and earrings.

"We have launched! The Odyssey 🩶 London Premiere," she captioned her Instagram post featuring photos from the evening. "Looking fabulous 🔥🔥🔥," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "Our beauty Helen of Troy 🙌❤️."

Nyong'o also stunned at the Paris premiere of the film in a sheer Chanel number.

The sheer red sleeveless dress gave fans a peak at her toned arms and legs, and featured an intricate coral-inspired cutout lace overlay and a flattering V-neckline.

She kept her makeup look natural and wore her hair in an updo. She accessorized the look with gold earrings and a ring.

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"So many reasons to dance! #TheOdyssey Paris Premiere 💃🏿 #LOdyssee," she captioned her Instagram post featuring videos from the event. "Beautiful as always ❤️," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "OMG this dress 😍."

Tom Holland

Tom Holland went for an out-of-the-box look for the Paris premiere of "The Odyssey."

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The "Spider-Man: No Way Home" actor walked the red carpet in a green suit with a light green undershirt and green tie poking through.

In the film, Holland portrays Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, who goes on an adventure in search of his father.

Tom Kim fires a 64 to claim Genesis Scottish Open title and end near-three-year PGA Tour victory drought

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:53:20 -0400

When Tom Kim won for the third time on the PGA Tour in October 2023, capturing the Shriners Children's Open for the second straight year, many fans assumed the floodgates would open for the young phenom.

But Kim hadn't been back in the winner's circle since that victory.

Until Sunday.

The 24-year-old South Korean closed with a sparkling 64, tied for low round of the day, in the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open for his first PGA Tour victory in nearly three years.

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Kim had a strong week at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, opening with a five-under 65 in round one before firing a 66 in round two to share the lead at the halfway point of the tournament with Rory McIlroy and Jordan Smith.

However, McIlroy and Smith struggled in the fog-delayed third round (73 and 72, respectively) while Kim kept the momentum rolling with another under-par round (68). The weekend schedule was complicated by fog delays, with third-round play spilling into Sunday morning before the final round began.

Kim trailed Matt Fitzpatrick by one shot heading into round four, but the 24-year-old quickly made up the difference with birdies on three of his first seven holes.

Min Woo Lee made a late charge, cutting Kim's lead to one shot with just a few holes left, but Kim hit a beautiful approach on the par-4 16th to set up his sixth birdie of the day and ultimately put himself out of reach for the rest of the field.

And the victory comes at a great time, too.

After playing in every major tournament from 2023-25, Kim failed to qualify for both the 2026 Masters and PGA Championship before posting an impressive third-place finish at the U.S. Open. Kim won't have to worry about qualifying for the Masters or PGA next year, as the Scottish Open victory guarantees a berth in both next season. His third-place finish at the U.S. Open earned him an automatic bid into the 2027 U.S. Open, as well.

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The win also gives Kim momentum heading into the 2026 Open Championship. He finished tied for second in the 2023 Open but failed to make the cut in both 2024 and 2025. His game is in a much better place than it was in either of the past two seasons, though.

Kim has made the cut in 15 of the 17 events he's played this year, plus he has the Scottish Open win and the third-place finish at the U.S. Open to remind himself of the immense talent he's always possessed.

Kim won his first two PGA Tour events at age 20, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods in 1996 to win twice before turning 21.

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The third victory at age 21 appeared to have him on the fast track to PGA Tour success. But as is the case for many young golfers, Kim hit a rough patch following the October 2023 victory at Shriners. He had just three top-10 finishes in 2024 and 2025 combined, with zero victories and no top-25 finishes in any of the eight majors (after finishing top-10 in both the 2023 U.S. Open and Open Championship).

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Now it's fair to wonder if that stretch is fully behind Kim, who has struggled with consistency since he burst onto the scene in 2022.

The first chance he'll have to prove that this week wasn't a one-off is at Royal Birkdale for the 2026 Open Championship, which begins on Thursday.

Matt Damon recalls the frantic flight that nearly cost him Red Sox history

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:28:21 -0400

Matt Damon rearranged his travel plans so he wouldn't miss one of the biggest moments in Boston sports history.

The Oscar-winning actor recently recalled racing home from Europe during the filming of "Syriana" so he could watch the Boston Red Sox begin their historic 2004 World Series run after the team defeated the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series (ALCS).

Damon shared the story during a recent episode of Amy Poehler's podcast, "Good Hang," as the two looked back on one of the most memorable moments in Red Sox history.

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At the time, Damon said he was filming "Syriana" in Dubai and had been watching Boston's comeback against the Yankees from Geneva, Switzerland.

After the Red Sox clinched the ALCS and advanced to the World Series, Damon said he was supposed to continue filming overseas until producer George Clooney stepped in.

"I called him immediately and he said, 'I already redid the entire schedule. You can go home,'" Damon said.

He landed at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport just as Game 1 of the World Series began and rushed to his apartment.

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"I made it to my apartment by like the second or third inning, and we won that game," Damon said.

The actor admitted he refused to change his routine after Boston won the opener, believing he had found a lucky spot.

"Once we won that game, I knew that I had to watch every single moment on that couch by myself," Damon said. "I didn't want to jinx anything."

The championship represented more than just a title for generations of Red Sox fans, Damon noted.

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"I do feel like something psychically changed for all of us when that happened," he said.

Poehler agreed, saying the victory had a profound impact on her own family.

"I know it did for my family," she said, adding that the championship "felt like the Odyssey," joking with Damon, whose upcoming film, "The Odyssey," is set for release later this month.

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The Red Sox went on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 in the 2004 World Series, securing the franchise's first championship since 1918.

Caitlin Clark vs Paige Bueckers: How two White WNBA stars wound up with vastly different cultural perceptions

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:22:35 -0400

Debate over Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers broke out on social media in the past week after former NFL wide receiver Harry Douglas claimed on ESPN that "everything we expected Caitlin Clark to be, Paige Bueckers has been in the WNBA."

Clark is often at the center of mainstream cultural discussions over her status as the preeminent player in the WNBA, while also being Caucasian. But Bueckers, despite also being White and dominant in the sport, has appeared to dodge the same degree of social debate as Clark from the media and some fans.

How did these two White women end up with such different reputations?

Different family structures

On the surface, their childhoods had some similarities.

Both Clark and Bueckers grew up in the American Midwest with basketball at the center of their lives, Clark hailing from Indiana and Bueckers from Minnesota.

But beneath the surface, their upbringings were fundamentally different.

Clark came up in a traditional American nuclear family in Des Moines, Iowa with a family history defined by sports, as her grandfather was a locally famous high school football coach. She grew up competing with her two older brothers in the backyard, while her father, who coached her early on, famously refused to let her shoot three-pointers as a child to ensure her physical shooting form was structurally perfect before expanding her range.

It was a different story for Bueckers in Minnesota.

Her parents divorced when she was three years old, and she was raised primarily by her father while navigating a split-household dynamic after her mother eventually remarried and moved to Montana. Bueckers grew up in a blended family with three half-siblings, including a younger brother Drew who is biracial and partially Black.

Since elementary school, Bueckers had been close friends with future NBA lottery pick Jalen Suggs, as the two navigated the Minneapolis-St. Paul youth basketball scene.

Bueckers joined the Black Lives Matter movement after George Floyd, Clark stayed out of politics and then led Team USA to U19 gold

After the death of George Floyd in summer 2020, Bueckers, as an incoming freshman at UConn, participated in Black Lives Matter protests in her home community of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. She cited her love for her brother Drew as the motivation.

"It sucks having to have those conversations with your little brother on how he should act because of his skin color," she said at the time, according to The Associated Press. "I’m scared for him. I’m scared for myself because that’s my little brother. He’s my best friend, really. I’m really close with him. Just having that fear of one wrong judgment and his life could be on the line is super scary and it’s something I want to change."

At the time, Clark was also an incoming freshman, preparing to start her career at the University of Iowa.

But there is no record of Clark making any statement or demonstrating any activism after the death of George Floyd.

One year later, Bueckers stepped on stage at the 2021 ESPYs awards to accept the "Best Female College Athlete" award.

In her speech, which has since become a polarizing flashpoint in the WNBA culture wars, Bueckers insisted that Black women "don't get the media coverage that they deserve."

"As a White woman who leads a black lead sport and celebrated here i want to show a light on black women, they don't get the media coverage that they deserve they've given so much to this sport," she said.

"Everyone who voted thank you but i think we should use this power together to also celebrate black women."

That same summer, Clark had recently finished up her freshman year at Iowa, and was busy representing the United States on the international stage.

Clark competed as a member of the 2021 USA U19 Women's National Team, and helped lead the team to a perfect 7-0 record and a gold medal at the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in Debrecen, Hungary. She started all seven games, averaged 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game and was named the Tournament MVP.

Bueckers did not compete in Hungary for Team USA that year, but did compete for Team USA in prior events. Bueckers has since represented the U.S. at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from March 11–17, 2026.

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Bueckers reached the NCAA championship first, but then missed a year to injury while Clark began to emerge as a cultural icon

In 2022, Bueckers looked like the undisputed future of women's basketball.

She overcame an early knee injury that season to lead UConn all the way to the National Championship game against South Carolina. Though the Huskies lost, Bueckers appeared to be the biggest star in college hoops.

Then, disaster struck.

In August 2022, Bueckers tore her ACL during a pickup game. The devastating injury sidelined her for the entire 2022-2023 season.

And while Bueckers watched from the bench, Clark completely took over the sport.

Unburdened by injuries, Clark transformed into a national phenomenon during her junior year at Iowa. She swept every major National Player of the Year award while pulling in unprecedented television ratings. The legend of Caitlin Clark was blossoming, with millions of average Americans idolizing her family-first background and humble Midwestern roots.

But then there was another clique of women's basketball fans that suddenly had a problem with Clark.

During the 2023 Elite Eight, Clark hit a three-pointer against Louisville and celebrated with John Cena’s famous "You Can’t See Me" hand gesture.

Pundits praised her competitive fire. Fans called her charismatic. Even Cena himself tweeted his congratulations. Clark was widely celebrated as the unapologetic, fiery new face of the sport. But quietly, there were detractors both on and off the court.

Then came the National Championship game, as Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU and Angel Reese.

As LSU secured the victory, Reese looked directly at Clark and deployed the exact same "You Can’t See Me" gesture, and then pointed to her ring finger to signal her impending championship ring.

The public reaction was instant and deeply divided.

While many fans and analysts defended Reese's right to trash-talk, others were highly critical. High-profile figures, like Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, publicly labeled Reese "classless." On social media, the criticism frequently veered into intense, racially charged debates.

The backlash against Reese sent the entire women's basketball community, including longtime fans and new fans that had joined on to watch Clark, into online debate, and Clark soon came into the sightline of Reese's defenders in response to the backlash against Reese.

The culture war surrounding Clark carried into the following season while Bueckers quietly regained her form

The fallout from the 2023 title game did not fade over the summer. It amplified.

As Clark entered her senior season at Iowa in the fall of 2023, the cultural spotlight burned brighter than ever. Her games transformed from standard collegiate matchups into national television events.

Every arena she visited sold out. Fans lined up for hours just to watch her warm up.

But the intense media scrutiny also meant the culture war narratives followed her every move.

Pundits constantly dissected her on-court demeanor. The debates over sportsmanship, race, and media privilege that ignited during the LSU game carried over into the new season. Clark, who repeatedly stated she just wanted to focus on basketball, became a proxy in a growing feud between two factions of women's basketball fans.

Bueckers made her return from injury and avoided the same type of national spotlight while averaging nearly 22 points per game and earning unanimous First-Team All-American honors.

Then that year's NCAA tournament brought the culture war to new heights.

In the Elite Eight, Clark and Reese met for a rematch of the previous year's championship.

The Elite Eight matchup drew over 12.3 million viewers, setting a new viewership record for women's college basketball at the time. Clark dropped 41 points to avenge Iowa's previous loss and eliminate LSU.

After the game, Reese cried in the postgame press conference while revealing alleged online attacks she received after last year's antics in the title game. The sympathy Reese garnered translated online to further resentment for Clark among Reese's supporters, as Reese's parting image as a college basketball player was that of a teary-eyed victim.

Clark then met Bueckers in the Final Four in the very next round, as Iowa took on UConn.

During the game, WNBA great A'ja Wilson made a comment that also became flashpoint in the sport's ongoing cultural conversations.

While speaking with WNBA star Kelsey Plum in a now-infamous hot mic moment, Wilson praised Bueckers for recognizing her "privilege."

"Paige reminds me a lot of you. She knows how her privilege got her to that point, and also like, she's good at basketball obviously. But like, she understands her privilege and pushes her over the top. It reminds me a lot of you, and I mean that's a compliment," Wilson said to Plum.

But despite Wilson's praise, Clark came out as the winner that day, as Iowa narrowly escaped with a 71-69 victory after a controversial late-game foul call, ending Bueckers' comeback season.

Iowa went on to lose the 2024 National Championship to an undefeated South Carolina team, and Clark would go onto the WNBA.

Clark's rookie WNBA season broke records and tempers, as Bueckers took over as the face of the college game

When Caitlin Clark arrived in the WNBA in the summer of 2024, she brought her massive audience with her.

Drafted No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever, she immediately began shattering league viewership and attendance records. Networks scrambled to broadcast her games, and arenas sold out across the country.

But her transition to the professional ranks was anything but smooth, especially for fans.

The intense, physical play of the WNBA tested Clark early on. Opposing veterans, determined to challenge the highly touted rookie, defended her aggressively.

This on-court physicality quickly reignited the ongoing culture war.

When Clark took hard fouls, factions of fans and media personalities claimed she was being unfairly targeted out of jealousy or racial resentment. Others argued she was simply receiving the standard, rugged welcome that all top WNBA rookies face.

On top of that, Clark was also suspected to be facing unfair treatment beyond the court. Her fans criticized media coverage of her, that they suspected undervalued her talents and ability in the pros. Clark was also left off the Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics, prompting skepticism and even outrage from some fans over the validity of the decision.

As the WNBA season raged on through the summer, she continued to try to deflect the political noise, insisting she only wanted to focus on basketball and team success.

After Clark's record-breaking rookie season, she infamously dabbled in the topic of race during a TIME Magazine interview, where she uttered the quote, "I want to say I've earned every single thing, but as a White person, there is privilege."

The quote prompted frustration and disappointment from many of her fans. But the quote has seemingly faded with time, as it hardly ever plays a role in current cultural discussions around Clark today, by either side.

And while Clark has regularly condemned alleged racially charged insults to Black players, she hasn't uttered any quotes that make reference of her own skin color and the conditions that come with it since then

Meanwhile, as the fall of 2024 arrived, Paige Bueckers was preparing for her final year at UConn.

With Clark now navigating the pros, the spotlight of college basketball shifted firmly back to Bueckers.

Healthy and ready for a fifth season, Bueckers stepped comfortably back into the role of the sport's biggest collegiate star.

Bueckers led UConn to the 2024-25 NCAA championship, en-route to being the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings, just one year after Clark.

Love, basketball, and two very different WNBA realities

As they settle into their mid-20s, Clark and Bueckers find themselves navigating two very distinct reputations and lifestyles.

Clark has become an icon for conservatives as the embattled superstar of the WNBA, facing controversially physical treatment and questionable rankings.

Off the court, Clark has been dating her longtime boyfriend, Connor McCaffery since April 2023. McCaffery, the son of former Iowa men's head coach Fran McCaffery, played basketball for the Hawkeyes while Clark was setting collegiate records there. Today, he works as an assistant coach for the Butler Bulldogs, keeping the couple firmly grounded in Indiana.

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They are an archetypal basketball power couple. Their relationship is quiet, highly traditional, and sports-centric.

Meanwhile, Bueckers revealed herself to be part of the LGBTQ community in 2025.

Last summer, Bueckers officially went public with her relationship with Azzi Fudd, her former UConn teammate and fellow WNBA standout, and now her Wings teammate.

The couple had long been rumored to be dating during their college years, but they finally confirmed their relationship at the 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend. Their relationship has been widely celebrated by liberal WNBA fans, who have often celebrated similar lesbian couples in the WNBA.

Clark remains the undisputed economic engine of the league. Her Indiana Fever jerseys sell out. Her games break viewership records.

But she remains a somewhat isolated figure in the broader cultural conversation. She is still frequently weaponized by political commentators who use her traditional image to push back against the league's progressive, predominantly Black player base. Clark continues to keep her head down, rarely engaging with the noise, treating the basketball court as her only sanctuary.

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Bueckers, meanwhile, is deeply entrenched in the league's cultural fabric.

Playing for the Dallas Wings, she is universally embraced by the WNBA's veteran leadership. She doesn't pull the same staggering, earth-shattering television ratings as Clark, but she operates with a fraction of the cultural friction.

Rosie O'Donnell walked away at the height of her success after reaching one jaw-dropping financial milestone

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:07:26 -0400

Rosie O'Donnell recalls a specific point in her career when she recognized she had accumulated more wealth than she had ever considered possible.

The comedian, 64, revealed she chose to walk away from her wildly successful daytime talk show, "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," after learning she had earned roughly $100 million, saying no paycheck was worth missing time with her children.

"When I heard that [number], I thought, 'OK, now I'm done,'" O'Donnell told Page Six. "And everyone was like, 'Why are you leaving?'"

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O'Donnell said reaching that financial milestone made her reevaluate her priorities.

"I had enough money to take care of everyone in my life, philanthropy and strangers," she said. "I wanted to be at their softball games. I wanted to be at school plays."

O'Donnell hosted "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" from 1996 until 2002, when it ranked among the most popular daytime talk shows on television.

O'Donnell claimed Warner Bros. attempted to keep the show alive by offering her another $100 million to remain on the air for two additional years.

However, she turned it down.

"They were like, 'Why would you say no?'" O'Donnell remembered. "And I was like, 'Because I already have that money and if I think I need more, something's wrong with me.'"

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The actress added that she has never understood those whose wealth becomes their primary motivation.

"I don't get the billionaires," she said. "I don't get how people only measure their life in money, not what they can do for other people."

While O'Donnell has long maintained that leaving television allowed her to be a more present mother, she has also been candid about the heartbreak that came with raising her family — particularly her daughter Chelsea's years-long battle with addiction and legal woes.

The actress recently reflected on an emotional reunion with Chelsea — who is currently serving time in prison — describing the visit as a breakthrough in their fractured relationship.

"It was the first conversation I've had with her in 10 years that lasted more than 25 minutes," O'Donnell told Page Six.

"The first time that I saw her in a consistent way was the four hours in the prison," she continued, explaining that Chelsea became teary-eyed after a tornado warning forced the visit to end early.

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"And that's the first time I've seen, kind of, an empathetic emotion from her," O'Donnell said. "So, you know, she's growing up, and I hope that her future is brighter than this past decade has been."

Following the visit, O'Donnell penned a poem chronicling the experience.

"The guard explained the rules," she wrote. "A hug hello and goodbye only / No money exchanged / Hands above the table / No loud voices."

Elsewhere in the poem, O'Donnell said her heart "skip[ped] a beat" when she saw Chelsea, writing that her daughter looked "good" and carried a "healthy calm."

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O'Donnell has publicly supported Chelsea throughout her legal troubles and addiction struggles.

Last October, the actress shared a childhood photo of Chelsea on Instagram and asked fans for prayers after her daughter was sentenced to prison following the revocation of her probation.

"My child chelsea belle — before addiction took over her life — i loved her then i love her now as she faces a scary future — prayers welcomed," O'Donnell wrote.

Just days earlier, Chelsea had her probation revoked and was sentenced to prison, according to court documents previously reviewed by Fox News Digital.

At the time, O'Donnell told Fox News Digital that while the family's journey had been painful, they remained committed to supporting Chelsea.

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"I have compassion for those struggling with addiction — chelsea was born into addiction and it has been a painful journey for her and her four young children," she said in a statement. "We continue to love and support her through these horrible times. Prayers welcomed."

Chelsea's legal issues began escalating in 2024, when authorities charged her with two felony counts of methamphetamine possession, one felony count of possession of narcotic drugs, two counts of illegally obtaining prescription medication and resisting or obstructing an officer, according to court records previously reviewed by Fox News Digital.

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Following a subsequent arrest, O'Donnell addressed the situation on social media, expressing hope that her daughter would receive treatment.

"So yes this is true — after being bailed out by her birth mother — chelsea was arrested again — and is facing many charges related to her drug addiction," O'Donnell wrote. "We all hope she is able to get the help she needs to turn her life around."

Phillies' Zack Wheeler declines late All-Star Game invite after complaining about snub

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:52:26 -0400

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler has no interest in appearing in the MLB All-Star Game even after receiving a late invitation to the Midsummer Classic.

Wheeler was initially unable to have the chance to pitch at Citizens Bank Ballpark, his home stadium, because of his pitching schedule. The pitching schedules have determined who is available for the Midsummer Classic, but it's not known whether they have strictly determined All-Star selections.

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He was invited to join the roster Friday as an injury replacement but declined, saying he was "not gonna be the fifth option."

"Because they disrespected me," he said, via NBC Sports Philadelphia. "So I’m just not gonna participate in that thing."

Wheeler made clear he wasn’t criticizing the event itself, calling it a "privilege" to participate in it. However, it was the initial snub that didn’t sit well with him.

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"Guys do take a lot of pride to having the All-Star next to your name," he added. "During your career and after your career. And people who build them stuff after your career might look at that, too. For somebody to kind of take that away from me, it doesn’t sit the best."

Wheeler has been dealing for the Phillies this season. In 14 starts, he has a 2.28 ERA with 98 strikeouts and a 10.1 K/9 ratio.

He suggested on Tuesday that it was his pitching schedule that was keeping him off the mound.

"It p---es me off. It’s kind of BS, so. Maybe if I wasn’t necessarily right in there, I wouldn’t be saying this, but I feel like I’ve earned it, and just because I pitch on a certain day, I can’t pitch in the All-Star Game or even be there or get the recognition for it," he said.

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"I think it's kind of just a BS rule, just because I pitch on a certain day, I get punished for it, I guess."

Donald Trump calls late Sen Lindsey Graham's Kavanaugh defense his 'finest moment'

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:41:03 -0400

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation hearing was the South Carolina Republican's "finest moment," as the president remembered the senator following Graham's sudden death Saturday.

"I think his finest moment was his defense of Brett Kavanaugh, who’s a terrific guy," Trump told CNN's "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper during a phone interview.

Trump recalled the senator's fiery denunciation of Senate Democrats during Kavanaugh's September 2018 appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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"And was treated very, very unfairly by the Democrats, very unfairly. I’ve never seen anything like it. Maybe the worst I’ve ever seen anyone treated. That includes me. Well, maybe not me, but it includes just about everybody," Trump said.

Christine Blasey Ford testified during the hearing that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers. Kavanaugh denied the allegation. Graham used his questioning time to accuse Democrats of trying to destroy the nominee's life and keep the Supreme Court seat open.

"What you want to do is destroy this guy’s life, hold this seat open and hope you win in 2020. You’ve said that, not me. You’ve got nothing to apologize for," Graham said.

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Graham then told Kavanaugh that the confirmation fight was "the most unethical sham" he had witnessed during his political career.

"When you see Sotomayor and Kagan, tell them that Lindsey said hello because I voted for them," Graham said. "I would never do to them what you’ve done to this guy. This is the most unethical sham since I’ve been in politics. And if you really wanted to know the truth, you sure as hell wouldn’t have done what you’ve done to this guy."

Trump said Graham's intervention helped change the course of the confirmation battle.

"It was an incredible display, and he did it from the heart. He felt strongly about Brett, and he did it from the heart, and it turned that whole thing around. He was really amazing," Trump said.

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The president ranked the exchange among the greatest moments in the chamber's history and urged that it be shown again.

"I think it was a top 10, maybe a top five moment in the history of the Senate," Trump said. "That was a — that was one they should replay."

The Senate confirmed Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in a 50-48 vote on Oct. 6, 2018. He remains an associate justice.

Trump also described Graham as a gifted senator who could negotiate with Democrats in ways other Republicans could not.

"There was no better advocate. He was a fantastic advocate in the Senate, and he could do things that other people, he was, he was able to. If I had a really big problem with a certain Democrat, he could work it out, you know. That’s something most Republicans can’t do," Trump said.

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Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness," his office announced early Sunday. He was 71. His office did not disclose additional details about the illness.

Trump said Graham called him Saturday night after returning from a trip to Ukraine, potentially being one of the late senator's final phone calls before his death.

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"He was full of vim and vigor. He was tired. He said, I’m tired because it’s a long trip, but other than that, he was, he was fine," Trump said.

Trump reveals details of final phone call with Graham after senator's death, calls loss 'big blow' to SAVE act

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:39:12 -0400

President Donald Trump revealed Sunday that he may have been among the last people to speak with Sen. Lindsey Graham, recounting a phone call shortly before the South Carolina Republican died Saturday at 71 after what his office called a "brief and sudden illness."

"It could have been his last call. I don't know exactly, but I got a message about one o'clock in the morning from one of the people at his office that he had passed away. I said, you got, I just can't believe it," Trump said on NBC's "Meet the Press."

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Trump told host Kristen Welker that Graham called him in the early evening after returning to Washington from Ukraine and immediately turned the conversation to the SAVE America Act, a Republican election bill Graham had co-sponsored that would require voter identification in federal elections and proof of citizenship to register.

"He called, and he said, 'We're all set for the SAVE America Act.' He was pushing the SAVE America Act like crazy. He got back, said he just landed from Ukraine. I said, 'That's a long trip to make.' He said he sounded a little tired, but perfect, but a little bit tired," Trump said.

"This is a big blow to the SAVE America Act, let me tell you," he added later.

The president said Graham told him he felt well despite being tired from the trip. Trump said authorities were called to Graham's home not long after their conversation, while Welker noted that initial reports involved a cardiac arrest.

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"He told me, Kristen, he said, 'You know, I feel good, but I'm tired.' He was fine. I knew him. I knew him well. He would, he would let you know if he wasn't feeling well," Trump said.

Trump also described Graham, who became one of his closest Senate allies after challenging him in the 2016 Republican presidential primary, as both a skilled legislator and a personal friend.

"He was like a member of the family to me. It's very tough, actually. It's amazing," Trump said.

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When asked whom Gov. Henry McMaster should appoint to fill the vacancy temporarily, Trump said he had a preferred candidate but would not identify that person so soon after Graham's death.

"I have somebody that I think would be great, but I don't want to say it now because it just, you know, it's too soon with Lindsey," Trump said.

Graham’s office put out a statement following his death, saying his family appreciated prayers and requested privacy, but it did not disclose additional details about the senator's passing.

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Graham had served in the Senate since 2003 after eight years in the House and was seeking another term in November. McMaster is expected to appoint an interim successor before South Carolina holds a special election.

Waltz warns of Chinese, Russian-fueled ‘national security threat’ looming close to US shores

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:38:48 -0400

Chinese and Russian intelligence sites operating in Cuba remain an active "national security threat" just off America's shores, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz warned Sunday, reaffirming the Trump administration's determination to counter foreign adversaries' influence in the Western Hemisphere.

"[There are] both Chinese and Russian [sites]," Waltz told "Sunday Morning Futures," claiming both entities are collecting information around U.S. military bases in Cuba.

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"The Cuban regime is not only a threat to its own people, it's a national security threat, and this administration is not going to stand for it any longer," he added.

Waltz said the administration has already pushed back against Chinese and Russian influence across much of the Western Hemisphere, citing reduced adversarial footholds in Venezuela, Central America and around the Panama Canal, even as Cuba remains a concern.

"They [Russia and China] still have intelligence posts, signals collection posts and military officers in Cuba right off our shores, but they're no longer in Venezuela, they're no longer in South Central America... even in the Panama Canal, [as they were] under the Biden administration and previous administrations," he said.

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Crediting President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Waltz argued the administration has reasserted American influence throughout the hemisphere and will continue doing so.

Waltz's comments come as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush raised separate foreign influence concerns about Iran's growing footprint in Cuba, citing reports that roughly 300 Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones are stationed on the island just 90 miles off Florida's coast.

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While Bush said the U.S. remains well-equipped to defend itself, he argued the drones underscore the broader security risks posed by hostile foreign powers operating close to American shores.

Dad and his kids think they've captured Bigfoot on video after spotting something in the woods

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:18:34 -0400

A dad out for a drive with his kids claims to have caught a Bigfoot on video hanging out in the woods alongside the road. Skeptical? So was the dad at first until he drove past the area of the supposed sighting again.

Since the video of the purported Bigfoot was posted a few days ago, it has more than 17 million views. It shows a wooded area next to the road, then a dark figure standing among the trees as the vehicle passes by.

"My kids screamed they saw Bigfoot and were freaking out," the text on the video posted on TikTok reads. "So I turned around thinking they're full of crap. They weren't."

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Incredibly, this visual evidence attracted many doubters. They're not sold on the figure in the viral video being that of the elusive hide-and-seek champion as some have labeled the creatures.

Doubters like this who are apparently expecting Bigfoot to pose for the video. They wrote among the thousands of comments, "You really tryna tell me that, in 2026, your phone camera has qualify so good that I could count the leaves on any given tree, yet somehow you managed to record specifically JUST BIGFOOT on a 1990s flip phone camera."

Another skeptic wrote, "Always filmed on a potato."

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There were even claims that the dark figure seen in the video was nothing more than a yard display. They expect you to believe that someone purchased one of these displays and set it up in the woods.

Others chose to buy what the video is selling. They took one look at the figure and knew that what they were laying their eyes on was in fact a Bigfoot. They've seen them before.

One of the believers wrote, "you know it's him because he's mid stride and blurry."

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The blurry sentiment was shared by many and explained by at least one who weighed in with, "Apparently they are Interdimensional beings. They give off a high vibration which affects the camera quality."

Some saw more than one Bigfoot, which puts them in a special class. A member of this group of commenters watched the clip more than once and concluded, "I watched the video a few times, there is more than one."

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Is it Bigfoot? Are there more than one? Is this nothing more than a yard sign planted in the woods to scare children? I'll let you decide.

Let me know what you think sean.joseph@outkick.com. Also, feel free to share your own Bigfoot stories and/or encounters.

Bull bison sends Yellowstone visitor flipping through the air in campground attack caught on video

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:01:51 -0400

There are plenty of videos from Yellowstone National Park involving tourists doing breathtakingly stupid things around wild animals.

This is not one of them.

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A man was seriously injured Friday evening after an agitated bull bison chased him through a campground and launched him several feet into the air in one of the wildest human-animal encounters you will ever see.

The attack happened at Bridge Bay Campground, south of Fishing Bridge, and was captured on video by professional photographer Mike MacLeod.

The unidentified man was reportedly walking with his grandson when the bison targeted them from roughly 100 yards away — well beyond the 25-yard minimum distance Yellowstone requires visitors to maintain from bison.

And the video makes it clear this animal was already looking for trouble.

Before the man and his grandson entered the picture, the bull had reportedly charged a group of children who were taking photos from a safe distance. The kids scattered, and the bison eventually stopped to wallow in a patch of dirt.

That is when the man and his grandson came around the corner, unaware of everything that had just happened.

"They were just out for an evening walk, just happened to turn around the corner, and there’s a bison," MacLeod told Cowboy State Daily.

The pair initially stopped to take photos while the animal appeared to be resting. But when the bison started to stand, the grandfather recognized it was time to go, and the two moved behind a group of trees.

Then a white pickup truck drove past. For whatever reason, that apparently sent the bull right back over the edge.

"The bison was charging the truck," MacLeod said. "The guy in the truck saw that happening, and he just kept going. The bison (then went) to where these two were hiding in the trees."

The footage shows the enormous animal barrel into the trees as the man desperately tries to stay on the opposite side of the trunks. For a moment, the bison becomes distracted and takes its anger out on a small sapling.

But then it spots the man again.

The bull races after him, catches him with its horn and sends him flipping high into the air before he crashes onto his side.

"The bison hooked him with his left horn on his hip and tossed him in the air," MacLeod said. "He made a perfect flip and landed on his side. The bison was at least 6 feet tall, and (the victim) was several feet above him."

Even more terrifying, the bison does not immediately leave. Instead, it stands over the injured man, shaking its head while he remains on the ground.

MacLeod stopped recording and ran toward the animal, yelling and trying to draw its attention away from the victim. Several other witnesses followed his lead, and together they managed to scare the bison away.

"I was really afraid he was going to gore the guy on the ground, so I stopped videotaping and ran at the bison, yelled loud, and was trying to be as big and intimidating as possible," MacLeod said.

Yellowstone EMS soon arrived and took over.

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MacLeod said he later spoke with the man’s grandson, who told him his grandfather "has some pretty significant injuries and is not out of the woods yet."

The National Park Service had not released an official statement or an update on the man’s condition as of Sunday morning.

Again, this does not appear to be a case of someone walking up to a bison for a selfie, trying to pet it or otherwise ignoring every wildlife warning posted throughout Yellowstone.

MacLeod said people in the campground were keeping their distance and actively warning others as the agitated animal moved through the area.

"I didn't see anybody getting close," he said. "People were yelling, ‘Careful, there’s a bison coming through,’ and they kept their distance. They were very respectful."

MacLeod added: "You can tell he was agitated, pissed off, and charging anything and everything."

Bull bison can become especially aggressive during the annual rut, or mating season, which usually begins around late July. The animals may wallow, bellow, challenge rivals and become much less tolerant of anything they perceive as a threat.

The attack was Yellowstone’s second reported human-bison incident of 2026. A 12-year-old visitor was injured June 26 near Mud Volcano, north of Fishing Bridge. The National Park Service did not disclose the extent of that child’s injuries.

MacLeod has spent plenty of time around bison, but he said even he had never seen behavior quite like this.

"I’ve been around bison for a while, but this was really weird," he said. "Why did it pick those two? There were so many people around, and most of them were closer to and behind the bison. It was really weird."

Sometimes there is an obvious lesson after one of these encounters: Respect wild animals, follow the rules and do not risk your life for a photograph.

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This time, the man and his grandson appear to have done all of that.

They were simply in the wrong place at the exact moment a 2,000-pound animal decided to go ballistic.

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Vintage photos reveal what grocery shopping looked like in the 1960s

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:31:49 -0400

Vintage grocery store ads from the 1960s are giving Americans a nostalgic look at a time when many grocery staples cost just pennies compared with today's prices.

The decades-old newspaper advertisements offer a glimpse into how Americans once shopped and how much grocery prices and shopping habits have changed over the years.

The advertisements feature prices that seem almost impossible by today's standards, from steak selling for less than a dollar a pound to five pounds of sugar for just 49 cents, according to food publication Tasting Table.

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However, after adjusting for inflation, the publication found that some grocery staples cost about the same as they do today, while others remain significantly more expensive.

Still, some foods really were bargains.

Sirloin steak sold for 78 cents per pound in 1966, which works out to about $7.95 in today's dollars, well below modern prices of roughly $17.99 per pound, Tasting Table reported. Pot roast, lamb and grapefruit also remain significantly more expensive today, even after adjusting for inflation.

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While the prices may seem like a steal, a closer look shows that not every grocery essential was actually the bargain it appeared to be.

A dozen medium eggs that cost 55 cents in 1966 would equal about $5.60 today after adjusting for inflation, while shoppers can now find a dozen medium eggs for as little as $1.59, according to the publication. Butter, milk and ice cream were also found to cost less today when inflation is taken into account.

The vintage ads also offer a snapshot of grocery shopping in another era, when families commonly bought 25-pound bags of potatoes, large canned hams and pound-sized bags of potato chips. Shoppers also stocked up on products such as oleo, a popular butter substitute.

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In recent years, vintage grocery advertisements have fueled conversations on social media, with users comparing old supermarket prices to today's grocery bills.

"My family has a bunch of old newspapers and I found this in one from the 1960s. Look at these prices!" one Reddit user wrote while sharing a vintage grocery ad advertising chuck roast for 45 cents a pound, peaches for 29 cents and three cans of green beans for 29 cents.

Others reminisced about grocery shopping traditions that have largely disappeared.

"I remember sticking [Green Stamps] into little books and bringing them to the S&H store with my mom to get a toaster," one commenter wrote, recalling the popular loyalty program that let shoppers redeem stamps for household items.

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Others argued the prices were misleading without accounting for wages and inflation.

"Keep in mind the average worker only made $2.00-$3.00 an hour back then," one Reddit user wrote.

"You'd be spending the exact same percentage of your paycheck back then. This is how adjusted dollars works," another user added.

Lindsey Graham was booked for 64th 'Meet the Press' appearance before sudden death

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:14:26 -0400

"Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker paid tribute Sunday to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina Republican died the night before, noting that he had been scheduled to make his 64th appearance on the NBC program that morning.

"Senator Lindsey Graham was scheduled to appear on @MeetThePress this morning. It would have been his 64th appearance on this broadcast. We are sending our deepest condolences to his family and colleagues," Welker shared on X.

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Welker announced that President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would instead appear on Sunday’s broadcast to discuss Graham, who was a close Trump ally and staunch supporter of Israel.

"President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will join us this morning to reflect on his life and legacy," Welker said.

During his conversation with Welker, President Donald Trump said he spoke with Graham on Saturday night just hours before the GOP firebrand's sudden death. Trump revealed the detail, saying they spoke in the early evening after Graham returned to Washington from Ukraine.

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"So what makes it even stranger is that I got a call last night sometime. You know, the early evening, maybe in the sevens. And he called, and he said, 'We're all set for the SAVE America Act.' He was pushing the SAVE America act like crazy. He got back, said he just landed from Ukraine and I said, 'That's a long trip to make.' And he said — he sounded a little tired, but perfect, but a little bit tired. Had a right to be. He was a worker. He was really a worker," Trump said.

"But he sounded great, actually... He said he was tired, but he wanted to pass the SAVE America Act. And I said, 'Well, we're going to get it done, Lindsey. We're going to get it done. I'll see you, like soon.' We thought maybe we might even meet today. And then that was it. And that was, you know, very around the time, it couldn't have been much longer. It could have been his last call. I don't know exactly, but I got a message about 1 in the morning from one of the people in his office that he had passed away. I said I just can't believe it. He was like a member of the family to me. It's very tough, actually. It's amazing," Trump added.

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During Netanyahu's conversation with Welker, the prime minister called Graham a "beloved friend," and said he was in a state of shock. Netanyahu also said the death of Graham was "grief" to Israel and "celebration" to Iran.

"Lindsey never confused good and evil," he said. "He knew exactly where the Iranian regime is. He thought it was a great danger, not merely to Israel and to America's allies in the Middle East, but to America itself."

The prime minister also praised Graham for never wavering, saying he had clarity and courage.

Graham died Saturday evening following a "brief and sudden illness," according to a statement from his office. He was 71.

"On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," his office said.

"Senator Graham's family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period," it continued.

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Graham had represented South Carolina in the Senate since 2003 after serving four terms in the House. The former Air Force lawyer retired as a colonel after 33 years of military service and became a prominent advocate for a muscular U.S. foreign policy. He had returned from Ukraine before his death and was running for a fifth Senate term.

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Under South Carolina law, candidate filing opens the second Tuesday after a primary nominee’s death and remains open for one week. The special primary is held two Tuesdays after filing closes, placing the election on Aug. 11, with a potential runoff on Aug. 25. The eventual Republican nominee would face Democrat Annie Andrews in the Nov. 3 general election.

Father, son killed in plane crash on way home from baseball game

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:06:47 -0400

A father and his 22-year-old son were killed when their small plane apparently flew into a developing storm on their way home from a St. Louis Cardinals game, with investigators saying the aircraft appeared to make a last-minute turn before spiraling down into a rural Illinois tree line.

The pilot, 48, and his son took off from St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto late Thursday and were headed to Siloam Springs Municipal Airport in Arkansas when the plane crashed near Waterloo, Illinois, the Monroe County Sheriff's Department in Illinois said in a press release.

The father and son have been identified as Jimmy Don Lewis and Brayden Ty Lewis, the Monroe County Coroner’s Office confirmed to KSDK.

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Investigators said the pair had spent the evening at a Cardinals game before starting the flight home in what is believed to have been a Beechcraft Baron 55 private aircraft.

"Investigators believe the aircraft departed into an area of developing severe weather," authorities said. "Flight data indicates the aircraft appeared to begin a turn, possibly in an attempt to avoid the inclement weather, before entering what appeared to be a descending spiral. Radar contact was subsequently lost."

Emergency crews were dispatched around 2:34 a.m. Friday after reports of a possible aircraft crash south of Waterloo. Search efforts were hampered for hours by low clouds, rain and poor visibility, forcing authorities to rely on a massive multi-agency response that included specialized drone teams from Illinois and the St. Louis region.

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An ARCH Air Medical helicopter eventually located the wreckage at about 7:40 a.m. in a tree line near the Columbia Quarry after investigators narrowed the search area.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ family and loved ones," authorities said after confirming both occupants of the aircraft had died in the crash. "Our thoughts and prayers remain with them during this incredibly difficult time."

Kelsey Lewis told the Daily Mail that her father and brother earned their pilots’ licenses together, saying the pair "did everything together." She also described her father as an experienced flyer.

"My dad, when it came to flying, he was very, very, cautious of everything," Kelsey told the outlet. "Very cautious."

She said an apparent glitch in the aircraft’s weather-tracking system that caused the readings to be about 30 minutes off could have led to the crash.

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Representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration later assumed responsibility for the crash scene, while the National Transportation Safety Board and the FAA continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

Officials emphasized that the findings released so far are preliminary and that the federal investigation remains ongoing.