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Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA record as Fever humiliate defending champion Aces in Las Vegas

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:09:16 -0400

If the Las Vegas Aces thought Saturday night's 48-point demolition of the Phoenix Mercury meant another easy win was coming, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had other plans.

Clark reached another historic milestone along the way, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to record 600 career assists, doing it in just 72 games.

The Fever marched into Vegas and embarrassed the defending champions, cruising to a stunning 109-75 win. The spotlight belonged to Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson – the WNBA's biggest draw versus its most dominant force.

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Wilson still finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds, but Indiana made sure those numbers came in a losing effort.

Rather than allowing Las Vegas to settle into the bruising half-court game it thrives on, the Fever turned the afternoon into a track meet, shot 56% from the field and buried 15 three-pointers.

Clark didn't need one of her signature scoring explosions either, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists as Indiana's balanced attack overwhelmed Las Vegas.

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Every flicker of an Aces comeback was snuffed out by Kelsey Mitchell. The Fever guard erupted for a game-high 27 points, burying big shot after big shot to keep Las Vegas at arm's length. Aliyah Boston added a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double, giving Wilson plenty to deal with inside.

And then there was the red-hot Sophie Cunningham.

The Fever guard, who was walking the Octagon at UFC 329 less than 24 hours earlier, caught fire for 20 points while drilling six of her seven attempts from beyond the arc.

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To put that performance into perspective, Cunningham made more three-pointers by herself than the entire Aces roster, which finished just 4-of-17 from deep.

The Fever won all four quarters and slammed the door with a 29-11 fourth, leaving the Las Vegas crowd with nothing to cheer about. For the Aces, it was a stunning collapse on their home floor against a Fever team that looks better by the week.

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Eight days. Two Aces blowouts. The rest of the WNBA might want to start paying attention to the Fever.

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Stefon Diggs, still seeking new NFL home, insists no team has a better No 2 receiver ‘than me’

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:02:24 -0400

Stefon Diggs is still looking for his next NFL team after one season with the New England Patriots, which ended in a Super Bowl LX defeat.

With NFL training camps across the country set to kick off at the end of the month, Diggs, who will be entering his 12th season, made quite the statement during a recent YouTube video on his channel.

Diggs stated that he is the best No. 2 receiver in the league, and he explained why.

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"Everybody got a 1,," he said. "Opportunities aside, people might say there’s seven real 1s. In my opinion, I can compete with anybody, but take those as your 1s. You can’t name a No. 2 better than me. There’s not a No. 2 on a team. Let’s presumably give people the credit and just say, ‘OK, you want to take the No. 1 spot away.’ Name your No. 2 receiver right now. Tell me how much he makes. My last question is: Is he better than me?"

Diggs put up 1,013 yards in his 11th season, his first and only with the Patriots, on 85 receptions (102 targets) with four touchdowns from breakout star quarterback Drake Maye . It marked Diggs’ seventh 1,000-yard season in the NFL, which have come in seven of the last eight seasons.

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The 32-year-old did note being a No. 2 option, which means he could be willing to take a pay cut to join a squad that he could help get back to the playoffs and, as ever player hopes, the Super Bowl. But no team has pulled the trigger just yet.

Could Diggs’ off-the-field issues be a factor? He faced some serious allegations in December after being charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a dispute with his private chef.

However, Diggs was found not guilty by a jury, with the NFL closing its review on the matter, stating there was insufficient evidence to warrant a suspension for violating its personal conduct policy. Diggs’ attorney said that "professional athletes have a target on their back" following the non-guilty verdict.

"We have taken these allegations seriously from Day One and that’s exactly why we were eager for the facts to come to light through the legal process," Mitch Schuster of Meister, Seelig & Schuster, the firm that represented Diggs, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital in May.

The Patriots released Diggs in March, but he has been staying in shape and looking for the next opportunity since the league cleared him last month.

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Teams to watch could be the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Kansas City Chiefs, or even a Buffalo Bills reunion with Josh Allen, who built such a rapport with him to earn four straight Pro Bowls from 2020-23.

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Four Americans caught in horrific Mexico highway pileup that killed at least 10

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:27:32 -0400

Four Americans were reportedly caught in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Mexico that left at least 10 people dead and about 10 others injured.

The massive pileup happened Sunday after a tractor-trailer crashed into multiple vehicles on a highway in the western state of Jalisco, according to the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of Nayarit.

While the agency reported 10 deaths, Mexico's Army, Air Force and National Guard said nine people were killed.

Jalisco Civil Protection told Reuters that four Americans suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.

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"Four patients in minor condition, all U.S. citizens, were transferred to the Arboledas Hospital in Guadalajara by a private ambulance from the highway," Jalisco Civil Protection said.

Reuters reported that two of those killed were minors.

Another two of the injured were identified as National Guard members who suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital in Guadalajara, according to Reuters.

Videos circulating on social media appeared to show several vehicles engulfed in flames along the highway connecting Guadalajara and Tepic, sending multiple plumes of black smoke into the air.

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According to Mexican officials, the crash happened when a tractor-trailer apparently suffered a brake failure and slammed into a line of vehicles that had stopped because of an earlier accident.

"According to initial reports, a trailer reportedly suffered a failure in its braking system and ended up crashing into several vehicles that were stopped due to a prior incident," Mexico's Army, Air Force and National Guard said in a post on X.

The initial accident reportedly involved a rear-end collision between two tractor-trailers. As emergency crews responded, a third tractor-trailer crashed into the scene, according to the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of Nayarit.

"As a result of this second impact, three private vehicles and two tractor-trailer trucks were completely destroyed by the fire," the authorities said. "Additionally, two other private vehicles and an official Dodge Charger unit belonging to the National Guard sustained material damage. "

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Firefighters later extinguished the blaze, officials said.

Local outlet El Financiero reported that the driver of the tractor-trailer was detained by the National Guard.

Reuters contributed to this report.

Dana White lights up UFC production staff for misidentifying boxing star Shakur Stevenson as an NBA player

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:02:01 -0400

UFC President Dana White expected Shakur Stevenson to get a hero's welcome at UFC 329.

Instead, the UFC couldn't even get the sport right, introducing him as an NBA player. The mishap set up for one of White's most memorable post-fight rants in recent memory.

"So, I tell you all the time, my production team is amazing. We just did the White House ... and it was the greatest f---ing thing in the world to be there live and to watch it on TV," White told reporters.

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"I just paid Shakur Stevenson a s--- load of money, and for some reason, we can't figure this celebrity thing out."

"They put him up as a f---ing OKC NBA player. Are you f---ing kidding me? It's absolutely crazy," White continued. "We are the absolute worst to ever do the celebrity thing. When we put celebrities up, we are the worst."

So what set White off?

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Conor McGregor was making his highly anticipated return to the Octagon, and the Las Vegas crowd was predictably packed with A-listers.

During a routine broadcast sweep of the cageside VIPs, the camera landed on undefeated, four-division boxing champion Shakur Stevenson.

The only problem? He was identified as Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Yikes. Under normal circumstances, that's something you laugh off. But for White, it was an expensive embarrassment.

White had just spent big to bring Stevenson to Zuffa Boxing. UFC 329 was supposed to celebrate the signing. Instead, the broadcast turned him into a member of the Thunder.

White later revealed he got into a backstage screaming match with his crew, who apparently tried to defend the gaffe by claiming soccer broadcasts are worse because they don't use graphics at all.

"Oh no," White fired back. "We put up f---ing graphics and put the wrong guy's name on them. We win. We're the worst ever to do it."

While White was ready to hand out pink slips, the athletes involved took the blunder in stride.

Stevenson hopped on social media, jokingly tweeting, "Yea Dana #FireTheyA--."

Meanwhile, the real Jalen Williams caught wind of his surprise appearance at UFC 329 and posted a screenshot of the broadcast to his Instagram Stories with the caption, "Ehhh close enough."

It also wasn't the UFC's first celebrity graphic disaster. Fans may remember UFC 306 when the production crew famously labeled world champion boxer Terence Crawford as "Kendrick Lamar."

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The UFC might put on the greatest live spectacles in combat sports, but until it hires a pop culture fact-checker for the production truck, no celebrity sitting cageside is safe from a sudden identity change.

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Two teen suspects held after 5 family members killed in 'targeted mass shooting'

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:42:39 -0400

Seven family members were shot, five fatally, in what officials described as a "targeted mass shooting" in Illinois on Sunday.

Two teenage suspects — both 16 — were taken into custody in connection with the shootings, Illinois State Police announced at a press briefing.

Charges have not yet been filed against the suspects.

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Police said there were shootings at multiple locations in East St. Louis, Illinois, including at 39th and Summit, the Gompers public housing project and Jones Park.

Five people were killed while two others were transported to a hospital with serious injuries.

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"I just want to say these alleged acts of horrific violence, taking this number of lives here in this community — it's terrible, it's evil, but it will not keep this city down," police said.

Officials further called the incident a "terrible, terrible act of violence."

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Police said there was no known threat to the public.

Mookie Betts becomes latest Dodgers player to skip White House visit, insists it's 'not political'

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:31:45 -0400

The Los Angeles Dodgers organization is the most successful current franchise on the field, and the most successful at finding ways to put themselves in the center of controversies.

All because they’re in a constant tug of war between making left-wing fans and sportswriters happy, and remaining apolitical because they are, of course, a baseball team. When they won the 2024 World Series, they faced a firestorm of criticism from left-wing sportswriters and some extreme fans for accepting President Donald Trump's invitation to visit the White House.

That continued almost immediately after LA won the 2025 title too, with pro-immigration groups like the National Day Laborer Organizing Network asking the Dodgers, a baseball team, to stand "on the right side of history." Writers for the Los Angeles Times were equally absurd, saying, "All in all, it’s hard to imagine the Dodgers agreeing to a celebratory photo op with the president right now. Los Angeles is not just Dodger blue, but Democrat blue."

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These criticisms were absurd, given that the traditional and ceremonial White House visit has nothing to do with politics. The Dodgers likely have players from all over the political spectrum. They have fans from all over the political spectrum. Yes, Los Angeles County is a Democratic Party stronghold. It also has more Republicans than any other county in the country, numerically. They also have a large national fanbase, with fans in states like Arizona, Georgia, and Texas who differ ideologically from those in LA County. Do those fans not matter?

But it’s clear that the team’s star players have heard them anyway, because shortstop Mookie Betts addressed them when saying he would not be joining his teammates on July 23.

The California Post reported over the weekend that Betts would be skipping the ceremony, though the 33-year-old said it had nothing to do with politics and more to do with spending time with his new baby.

"I’m not trying to make this a whole big deal," Betts said. "We just had a baby. You don’t get many days off. They’re coming [on the road trip]. And just want to hang out with the fam. That’s really kind of it. But people are gonna make it a whole bunch of other stuff."

He continued, telling Jack Harris that he knows his decision will be scrutinized regardless.

"If I do [go], people are gonna hate me. If I don’t, people are gonna hate me," he added. "So instead of trying to make everyone else happy, I’m gonna think about myself and my family."

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He insisted that this decision was not politically motivated, and he did visit the White House after the team’s 2024 title.

"People are gonna try to drag me into politics, just because I am who I am. That’s just the cards I’m dealt," he said. "So it is what it is."

Therein lies the problem with making these visits into a political statement, as sportswriters do. Betts may have a legitimate reason for skipping the visit; it is a long and grueling season and off-days are few and far between. The White House trip takes up most of the day and requires formal dress. He also went just last season. Yet at the same time, the All-Star break starts on Monday and gives Betts three days off, before a travel day to New York to play the Yankees starting Friday night.

So if there’s ever a time during the season where skipping an off-day to go to the White House makes sense, it’s the week after the All-Star break. Still, Betts has been to the White House several times before, making the trip somewhat less appealing.

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Kike Hernandez also said he would not be making the visit, though he's scheduled to be on a rehab assignment when the big league team is on the East Coast. Still, he told reporters he would probably not have gone, likely out of protest that the Trump administration enforces immigration law.

All of this debate and disagreement could be avoided if supposedly impartial sportswriters just stopped forcing their ideology into every available corner. They would never make this ceremony a political statement with a Democratic Party politician in charge, because in their minds, any policy enacted by a Democrat is reasonable, justifiable, and obvious common sense thinking. Regardless of how absurd that view is to those on the right.

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As manager Dave Roberts said, you should hope you get this invitation every season, because it means your team has won a championship. And these are athletes and coaches, not politicians. Especially not Hernandez, whose pro-illegal immigration stance does not make him a good person, no matter how much he wants it to.

Terminally ill man marries longtime love in hospital as final wish comes true

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:31:42 -0400

A terminally ill man who chose to provide for his kids over spending money on a wedding has finally tied the knot with his fiancé – 20 years after he first proposed to her.

Dean Pennell, 63, met his partner Kay Beaman, 62, through their children 24 years ago in Basildon, Essex.

The couple held off on wedding plans in order to provide for their 10 children.

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But after being told he had just weeks to live, Pennell — who has terminal cancer — finally married Beaman on June 18 at Colchester Hospital in Essex, England, news agency SWNS reported.

The new wife said, "I am absolutely elated. We have waited a long time, and it’s so special to be able to celebrate our marriage here, with our families."

She added to SWNS, "Dean proposed when we first got together — but with 10 children between us, money would not allow."

She added, "We were planning to get married this year, but with the situation as it was, we decided to bring the wedding forward."

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The couple were joined by their family and friends, including their 10 children and some of their 18 grandchildren.

The event was organized in less than a week by a variety of hospital staff members, SWNS noted.

Said Beaman, "It was very hard for Dean. He had been so excited in the lead-up to the wedding, and I would get a phone call from him at the hospital every morning telling me how many days there were to go until the wedding."

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She said that "when the day came, he was adamant, as difficult as it was, that he was going to stand up for as much as the ceremony as possible — and we had a lovely day."

She noted her new husband "was exhausted afterward. Dean is now back at home, and we are living life to suit us."

A former electroplater, Pennell added, "It was absolutely brilliant. The staff worked really hard to organize the wedding."

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Ward manager Lucy Everett said, "It has been a pleasure to be able to help Dean and Kay. It’s rare that we get to celebrate a wedding at Colchester Hospital — it’s a first for me," as SWNS reported.

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The East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust also presented the couple with a clock — displaying the exact time the happy couple said "I do" on their big day.

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed fires back at CNN choosing to 'fixate' on 'defund the police' comments

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:55:27 -0400

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was confronted about his past instances of appearing to support "defunding the police" efforts on CNN's "Inside Politics" Sunday.

In a resurfaced radio interview cited by CNN, El-Sayed explicitly called for defunding the police in the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd riots.

"I believe that we do need to defund the police insofar as defunding the police is disinvesting in the means of incarcerating or killing them on the streets," El-Sayed said. "And in investing more in the means of educating and empowering, engaging communities with the means of being able to take on systemic poverty, that we’ve allowed systematic racism to allow to fester in too many communities."

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CNN host Manu Raju asked El-Sayed about his comments in the clip despite previously claiming to have never supported defunding the police.

"You know, what's interesting about that comment is I go as far as defining what I mean by that," El-Sayed said. "Do you disagree with investing in libraries and public services and social services? You fixate on the word 'defund,' but what I’m talking about is war material that we made too much of during the war in Iraq. And then, because we had too much of it, we had to find somewhere to sell it. So we sold it to a whole bunch to local police departments."

"I believe in investing in retention and retirement for law enforcement. I've done work with law enforcement during my time in Wayne County —"

"But wouldn't that ... wouldn't that issue of defunding the police become an electability issue in November?" Raju interjected.

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"Let me finish my answer, Manu," El-Sayed answered. "I actually don't think it is. I think the vast majority of people agree that they want to get home safely every night. I think the way that we have thought about law enforcement is we answer every social problem with somebody with a gun, and you talk to folks in law enforcement with whom I've worked very closely, they'll tell you they don't want to go on those runs where they know that somebody is in mental crisis."

"So maybe instead of investing in war material for police, we invest in a safe retirement for them," he continued. "And then, instead of sending a guy with a gun, we actually send a trained mental health professional."

"That‘s what I‘m talking about," El-Sayed added. "That's what I defined. And I think that's exactly what people want. Now, if you want to keep talking about one particular word that was in vogue that I tried to define at the time, sure. But I think if we're having a serious conversation about public safety, you'll see that my perspective is in keeping with exactly what most people who are rational about this question are talking about, and what they want."

Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

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Prior to his campaign, El-Sayed deleted several tweets criticizing law enforcement.

"Most major US cities spend WAY TOO MUCH on police departments to police poverty & WAY TOO LITTLE on public schools, health departments, recreation departments, & housing to eliminate poverty. Fixing that is what the #Defund movement is about," El-Sayed wrote in one June 2020 post on X just several weeks after the death of George Floyd.

When asked by CNN about the tweets earlier this month, El-Sayed denied he took part in any efforts to defund the police.

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"Judge me by my work, I funded the system because it needed to be funded," he said. "Too often the conversation we have is fund or defund. The question that we don't ask is, what kind of system do we really want? I want us to be investing in the kinds of interventions that actually protect people."

Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:48:58 -0400

A massive fire ripped through a Bangkok pub early Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring several others as patrons tried to flee the smoke-filled venue, officials said.

The blaze was reported around midnight at the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of Thailand’s capital, The Associated Press reported, citing rescuers.

Video shared by first responders showed flames pouring from the front of the building and thick black smoke billowing into the sky as people scrambled to escape.

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Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes, according to The Associated Press.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at the scene that 27 people were killed and that several injured victims were taken to a hospital.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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A musician performing at the pub told Anutin he saw smoke coming from a circuit breaker near the stage shortly before the power went out, the prime minister said.

Moments later, an explosion was heard, and thick smoke spread through the venue, The Associated Press reported.

Many of the victims were located in restrooms at the back of the pub, Anutin said.

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Photos from the aftermath showed heavy damage inside the building.

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Deadly nightlife fires have struck Thailand in the past. In 2022, a fire at a music pub in eastern Thailand killed 14 people.

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Yankees legend Andy Pettitte's son Luke drafted by his old ballclub in 2026 MLB Draft

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:47:38 -0400

For the New York Yankees, it’s like father, like son.

Luke Pettitte, the son of Yankees legendary pitcher Andy Pettitte, was selected by his father’s old ballclub in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday.

Luke, a two-way player for Dallas Baptist University, was named to the Second Team All-Central Region (ABCA) and First Team All-Conference USA during his 2026 season.

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While he has pitching roots like his father, though from the right side, Luke was the Conference USA Hitter of the Week (Week of May 11) during the season, while hitting .341 with 16 homers and 48 RBI across 186 plate appearances.

On the mound, Luke was efficient with a 3.19 ERA, striking out 56 batters faced across his 48 innings total during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

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The 21-year-old was unable to pitch in 2026 due to Tommy John surgery, but he was able to hit.

If Luke ends up signing on with the Yankees, it will be interesting to see how they wish to utilize him, though he is highly touted for his pitching accuracy.

Andy, a three-time All-Star, five-time World Series champion and ALCS MVP, was a 22nd round pick in 1990 out of Deer Park High School in Texas. While he had a three-year stint with the Houston Astros from 2004-06,

Andy spent 15 of his 18 MLB seasons wearing pinstripes and becoming one of the best left-handed starters in the game.

He owned a career 3.85 ERA with 2,448 strikeouts, many of which coming on a wicked, 12-6 curveball that became a patented pitch.

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Andy remains around the Yankees, serving as a special advisor. He also coached Luke and his other children while they were in high school.

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Medical examiner releases preliminary findings in Lindsey Graham's death as death certificate remains pending

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:44:54 -0400

The District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on Sunday released preliminary findings indicating Sen. Lindsey Graham suffered an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease before his death.

Graham, 71, was pronounced dead at George Washington University Hospital at 10:23 p.m. Saturday, according to a joint statement from the Metropolitan Police Department and the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. An autopsy was performed Sunday.

The medical examiner emphasized that the findings are not final and that Graham's death certificate will remain pending while toxicological and microscopic testing is completed.

"The preliminary examination findings were: Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease," the medical examiner's office said in a statement.

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The office emphasized that the findings are preliminary and that Graham's death certificate remains pending. Officials said comprehensive toxicological and microscopic testing is routinely conducted when an autopsy is performed in the District and must be completed before the death certificate is updated with the cause and manner of death.

An aortic dissection is a tear in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's largest artery, that allows blood to flow between the layers of the vessel wall, according to the Mayo Clinic. The condition is considered a life-threatening medical emergency that can lead to severe internal bleeding or organ damage.

Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease refers to the buildup of plaque inside the arteries, which can restrict blood flow and increase the risk of serious heart and vascular complications.

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The release of the preliminary findings comes after Graham, 71, died Saturday night, shocking colleagues in Washington and across the nation.

Graham, a Republican who was first elected to the Senate in 2002 after serving four terms in the House of Representatives, became one of the chamber's most influential voices on national security, foreign policy and the judiciary. He chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee during President Donald Trump's first term and was one of the president's closest allies on judicial nominations and defense policy.

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Following news of Graham's death, tributes poured in from lawmakers across the political spectrum, with colleagues remembering his decades of public service and his influence on some of the Senate's most consequential debates.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said it will update Graham's death certificate after toxicological and microscopic testing is complete.

EMS dispatch audio captures emergency response before Lindsey Graham death announcement

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:46:22 -0400

Emergency dispatch audio reviewed by Fox News Digital captures the emergency response to Sen. Lindsey Graham's Washington, D.C., home Saturday night, revealing first responders were dispatched for a reported cardiac arrest before the senator's office announced his death Sunday morning.

District of Columbia Fire and EMS radio traffic shows the first dispatch came shortly after 8 p.m. local time, when responders were sent to Graham's home for a reported cardiac arrest.

As units responded, dispatchers relayed that the caller reported the front door was unlocked. But after arriving and finding the door was locked with no response from inside, first responders requested Metropolitan Police Department officers respond to force entry.

Roughly 20 to 25 minutes after the initial dispatch, radio traffic indicated CPR was in progress as emergency crews worked inside the home. The audio does not identify Graham by name or describe the patient's condition.

Authorities could be heard in additional radio traffic saying the incident would be handled as a "Capitol Police matter only." The final relevant radio traffic came through shortly after 9:30 p.m.

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The dispatch recordings provide few additional details about what responders encountered inside the residence or what medical care, if any, was provided before Graham's death.

Graham's office later announced the 71-year-old senator died Saturday evening following a "brief and sudden" illness.

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

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

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The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia released preliminary findings on Sunday suggesting Graham died from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

"The preliminary examination findings were: Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease," according to the medical examiner's office.

Officials added Graham's death certificate will remain pending until toxicology and microscopic testing are complete.

"The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death," the medical examiner's office said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to DC Fire and EMS and the U.S. Capitol Police for additional information about the emergency response.

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President Donald Trump paid tribute to Graham in a Truth Social post Saturday night, calling the longtime South Carolina lawmaker "a true American Patriot."

"Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!" Trump wrote. "He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad!"

Graham was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and took office in 2003 after serving four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. He won re-election three times and was seeking a fifth Senate term after winning the Republican primary last month.

He served as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and sat on the Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public Works committees.

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The longtime lawmaker had just met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Friday and was scheduled to appear on NBC's "Meet the Press" Sunday morning.

Beyond Congress, Graham served for 33 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, retiring as a colonel in 2015.

An Air Force lawyer, he served in Germany during the Cold War, was called to active duty during the Gulf War and later completed multiple Reserve deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan during congressional recesses.

Migrant sought in American mom's killing was denied asylum but remained in Ireland

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:01:03 -0400

A migrant wanted in connection with the brutal murder of an American mother in Ireland was in the country despite having his asylum application rejected, according to Irish media.

The man, described by Irish police as a "person of interest," was in the process of appealing the asylum decision and was allowed to remain in the country when Jamey Carney, 43, was beaten and suffocated in her home in Killarney, County Kerry, the Irish Mirror reported.

Despite his status, the outlet said he was still in the possession of his passport and left Ireland on a flight to Istanbul, Turkey, before Carney’s body was discovered Tuesday, triggering an international manhunt and a murder investigation.

It is unclear when his asylum application was refused or why it was denied. Irish police have refused to name the man.

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The reports are likely to intensify scrutiny of Ireland’s asylum system and why the man remained in the country after reportedly being denied asylum.

The Irish Mirror reported the Jordanian national had arrived in Ireland in 2024 and been living in a state-run migrant shelter in the idyllic town before spending increasing amounts of time at Carney’s home after they became romantically involved.

He first arrived in the United Kingdom before traveling through Northern Ireland and eventually settling in County Kerry, according to the Irish Mirror.

His social media accounts contain posts from the United Kingdom and Turkey in recent years.

Carney’s social media profiles described her as a "New Yorker in Ireland" and showed her with a man she identified as her partner and writing that they were a "mixed couple." Multiple Irish media outlets have identified the man as the person police are seeking, though Irish police have not publicly confirmed his identity or reported immigration status.

Fox News Digital asked Irish police and the Department of Justice to confirm reports that he had been refused asylum and was appealing that decision. Neither agency confirmed the reports.

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Detectives believe Carney died around 11 p.m. Monday, roughly 14 hours before her body was discovered, according to The Irish Independent.

Her body was found on Tuesday at around 1:30 p.m. local time by her 13-year-old daughter.

By that time, the man had boarded a flight to Istanbul having traveled 200 miles by bus to Dublin Airport.

Despite the manhunt entering its sixth day, police have yet to name or provide any details about the person on the run, drawing criticism on both sides of the Atlantic. Irish police said that investigators are working with international law enforcement partners as the murder investigation continues.

Detectives issued alerts to airports, ports, train stations and bus stations within just over an hour of Carney’s body being discovered, The Irish Independent reported. However, by then, the man had already left Ireland.

According to the Irish Mirror, investigators now fear he may already have traveled onward to his home country of Jordan, which does not have an extradition treaty with Ireland.

A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital the search is expected to be difficult because the man had a significant head start before investigators were alerted to Carney’s death.

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Carney, a New York native, moved to Ireland in 2021 and has family living in the Killarney area.

The State Department told Fox News Digital it was providing consular assistance to the victim's family.

Mitch McConnell breaks silence on mystery hospitalization after Graham's death

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:07:21 -0400

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., nearly a month after being hospitalized, revealed what actually happened to cause his absence from the Senate.

In a lengthy statement released Sunday evening, McConnell attributed his childhood fight with polio to a fall he suffered last month which landed him in the hospital. He was "briefly unconscious," he said in an open letter to Kentuckians, and while recovering was hit with a "mild case of pneumonia."

"My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion," McConnell said. "I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages."

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Yet, when he will return to the Senate remains a mystery, something that McConnell himself acknowledged.

"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," McConnell said. "But rest assured that, in the meantime, I’m not taking a break from the Senate business that matters to you."

His attending physician noted that McConnell has, "experienced several falls throughout the year that have been attributed to his post-polio condition."

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"He was admitted to the hospital four weeks ago after falling at home and sustaining minor injuries," McConnell’s doctor said.

"A comprehensive evaluation by a multidisciplinary team determined that he had no fractures, cardiac abnormalities, stroke, tumor, or hemorrhage," his doctor continued. "Early in his hospitalization, he developed pneumonia, which responded rapidly to antibiotic treatment."

The latest update on the longtime lawmaker’s health comes after the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine on Saturday night.

McConnell’s absence, coupled with the shocking death of Graham, leaves the Senate down two crucial votes amid a dead sprint to wrap up key parts of President Donald Trump's agenda through July and into early August.

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It also comes after over three weeks of speculation as to why the Senate GOP’s longest serving leader in history was sidelined.

His office for several weeks did not reveal the true nature of his condition, nor explain how he ended up in the hospital. That prompted a firestorm online that alleged that McConnell was in a vegetative state.

Adding to the morbid intrigue was leaked emergency dispatch audio from June 14, the day he was hospitalized, that revealed the longtime Senate Republican was "unconscious" and may have suffered a heart attack.

Further compounding the hazy nature of the situation was his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s, trip to China just days after his hospitalization. Chao’s office previously told Fox News Digital that, "The secretary was on a long-planned trip in China to support her family's philanthropic endeavors."

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"During the trip, she met with a number of people, including the U.S. ambassador," her office said. "The Senator's health did not warrant an immediate return to the U.S."

McConnell’s statement did not directly address much of the speculation that surrounded his hospitalization. But, he did vow to return to the Senate once he was able.

"You’re right to expect your representatives to work hard for you. And part of my decision to retire at the end of my term this coming January was being honest about the demands of Senate work," McConnell said. "But I still have unfinished business to complete on your behalf, and I have every intention of finishing the job you elected me to do."

LISA DAFTARI: Lindsey Graham understood America's role in the world — and why it matters

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:32:38 -0400

Sen. Lindsey Graham is gone, and with him goes a voice that Washington cannot easily replace.

He was 71 and had just come home from Ukraine, one of many trips he made in the years since Russia's invasion.

I've covered foreign policy long enough to know how rare he was. In an era in which most politicians speak in slogans, Graham actually understood the intricate nuances.

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He knew the Middle East. He understood Iran's regime and why they’d never relinquish their weapons or reform their rogue rhetoric. He advocated for support of Ukraine in its war with Russia. He could explain why the Abraham Accords were a strategic revolution that needed to be expanded and pushed forward.

He read intelligence reports, attended the briefings, and then went on Sunday morning television and translated it for the American people in plain language.

He was one of the few lawmakers who could do that. That translation job matters more than most people realize. American foreign policy generally suffers in the gap between what our intelligence community knows and what the average voter hears. Lindsey bridged that gap.

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He was also one of a very small number of people who had President Donald Trump's ear on national security, and he used it.

Presidents get multiple, varying opinions a day. They listen to only a handful of voices. Graham was one of them, and he used that access on Ukraine, Israel and the Iranian people rather than for personal gain.

When Iranian dissidents inside and outside the regime adoringly called him "Uncle Lindsey," they showed appreciation for his advocacy. He named their political prisoners on the Senate floor.

He met with their families, and with exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, listening to and supporting the Iranian people while pushing for policy that prioritizes American security. In a town full of people who talk about human rights, he did something about them.

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And then there was Israel. Graham's support for the Jewish state was steadfast and rooted in an American brand of foreign policy as a matter of strategic science. He understood that Israel is America's forward operating base for Western civilization in the most contested neighborhood on earth.

A strong Israel deters Iran, stabilizes the Persian Gulf, protects shipping lanes, and signals to every adversary from Beijing to Caracas that the U.S. does not abandon its friends.

That was his through-line. In an age of narrative warfare, when a TikTok video or a campus chant can flip a generation's understanding of a 3,000-year-old conflict in 90 seconds, Graham refused to negotiate with the mob.

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He believed moral clarity was itself a national security asset. Standing by allies and putting enemies on notice was America's DNA. It was the country Ronald Reagan described, John McCain fought for, and Lindsey Graham spent three decades in Congress defending.

He worked with Democrats when it mattered and fought them ferociously when it mattered more. He shepherded judges. He rebuilt the defense budget. He stood next to McCain in the desert and next to Trump in the Oval Office, and made both relationships work.

We are about to find out what American foreign policy looks like without him. I suspect we will miss him more than we know.

The ayatollahs won't. The Kremlin won't. Hamas won't.

That, in the end, is the truest measure of the man.

Kelly Osbourne stuns in corseted swimsuit on yacht months after shutting down body-shaming critics

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:24:16 -0400

Kelly Osbourne exuded confidence while posing in a chic white swimsuit during a sun-soaked outing on a yacht.

In a carousel of photos that she shared on Instagram Thursday, the 41-year-old TV personality showed off her summer style as she modeled a vintage-inspired corseted one-piece with mesh detailing.

"Serving sea, sun, and zero apologies," Osbourne wrote in the caption of her post.

"The Osbournes" alum accessorized with several gold necklaces, a wide-brimmed straw hat and black cat-eye sunglasses that had spike accents and rose-colored lenses.

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Osbourne's fans quickly flocked to the comments section to heap praise on the reality star.

"1950's diva vibes," one Instagram user wrote while another gushed, "Absolutely positively gorgeous!"

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"Beautiful! You are an amazing, strong, stunning person, @kellyosbourne! Positively beautiful. Positively you!" one fan chimed in.

"You look so good!" another added.

"Glad to see you enjoying life and smiling beautiful lady, good for you," one fan wrote.

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Osbourne's self-assured post comes months after she slammed online critics who scrutinized her appearance while she was grieving the loss of her father, Ozzy Osbourne. The legendary Black Sabbath frontman died at the age of 76 following a heart attack on July 22, 2025.

Following the 2026 BRIT Awards in March, Osbourne denounced body shamers in a statement she shared on her Instagram Story after she and her mother Sharon Osbourne accepted a posthumous lifetime achievement award on behalf of Ozzy.

"There is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something," Osbourne wrote, adding, "Kicking me while I’m down, doubting my pain, spreading my struggles as gossip, and turning your back when I need support and love most."

"I’m currently going through the hardest time in my life," she continued. "I should not even have to defend myself. But I won’t sit here and allow myself to be dehumanized in such a way!"

In February, Osbourne called out online trolls after receiving cruel comments on an Instagram post that she uploaded from a London Fashion Week event.

"Literally can't believe how disgusting some human beings truly are," Osbourne wrote over a screenshot of an Instagram comment where one user wrote, "Looks like a dead body… she's tooooo thin and fragile… Looks like she's going to see her dad soon."

During an appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored" in December, Sharon came to her daughter's defense, pushing back on detractors who had poked fun at Osbourne's weight loss.

While speaking about the criticism that Osbourne had faced over her appearance, Morgan shared a video that she had posted on social media in response.

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"To the people who keep thinking that they're being funny and mean by writing comments like, ‘Are you ill?’ or ‘Get off Ozempic’ or 'You don't look right.' My dad just died and I'm doing the best that I can, and the only thing that I have to live for is my family," Osbourne said in the video. "I choose to share my content with you and share the happy side of my life not the miserable side of my life. So to all those people, f--- off."

Sharon admitted Osbourne had been having a "tough time" since Ozzy's death in July. "She's not happy, she lost her daddy," the former "The Talk" host said. "She can't eat right now."

"[The internet] is a shield for people that are unhappy," Sharon continued. "Jealousy and people's perception of somebody else — how many times have we been wrong about somebody because of our perception? … A lot of effort goes into [hurtful comments]. I feel sorry for people. There's something wrong with their lives. They're not happy."

Osbourne previously reflected on the public scrutiny she had endured for most of her life and explained why she avoided the outside world while pregnant with son Sidney, now 3. The reality star shares Sidney with her ex-fiancé, Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson.

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The reality star told Fox News Digital in 2023 that she had the "best pregnancy ever" by hanging out with Ozzy "for nine months in a house."

"I have been body-shamed since I was 14, 15 by the media," Osbourne explained. "I was known as Ozzy’s chubby daughter. They’d always comment about my body and the way I looked. And I just wanted to be myself. I didn’t want to be the prettiest girl in the room, but I was penalized because I wasn’t. It’s one of those things where I am totally fine with the way that I look and am happy with myself and how I am as a person, but other people aren’t. And that’s on them. It’s not on me."

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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