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Jerry Rice storms into gallery after heckler taunts NFL legend at celebrity golf tournament

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:20:06 -0400

Jerry Rice wasn't about to ignore a heckler Thursday, as the NFL Hall of Famer charged into the gallery during the American Century Championship after a fan taunted him at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.

The San Francisco 49ers legend was competing alongside fellow sports stars and celebrities, including Aaron Rodgers, Charles Barkley and Tony Romo.

Rice, 63, was in the middle of his round before eventually finishing 42nd in the 90-player field.

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Immediately after one of his tee shots, someone in the gallery mockingly yelled, "Fore!"

The NFL Hall of Famer turned toward the gallery, shouting, "Hey! Yo! Hey! Hey!"

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Before anyone could react, Rice ducked under the ropes, club in hand, and bolted toward the crowd.

"Which one? Which one?!" Rice demanded as he charged toward the spectators.

Even in golf spikes, he closed the distance with the burst that made him one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.

A nearby fan ratted out the suspected culprit, yelling, "Green and blue!" Rice closed in eventually and the heckler wasn't as cavalier.

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The situation cooled, and Rice returned to the tee box to applause from spectators.

It wasn't Rice's first heated moment at Edgewood Tahoe. During last year's American Century Championship, Rice snapped at reporters after interpreting questions about the Kansas City Chiefs as digs at his beloved 49ers.

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One fan on Thursday summed it up perfectly: "Don't poke the bear!"

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Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a 'political football' as the WNBA keeps dodging reality

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:50:42 -0400

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is taking a notably passive approach to the safety of the WNBA's biggest superstar.

Rather than directly addressing the repeated physical treatment of Clark, Silver seemed more interested in tamping down the controversy.

On Thursday, as Silver addressed Clark's treatment at a CNBC Sports Summit in New York, the commish had an opportunity to demand greater accountability but instead argued that the Clark controversy has been fueled more by politics than by what is happening on the court.

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"I've come to know Caitlin really well. She's an incredible player and also an incredible person. And she wants to focus on being the best player she can. She has become a bit of a political football in this country, and I think it's incredibly unfair to her. ... It's become political ping-pong with her."

To many Clark supporters, it's Silver missing the point.

Silver shifted attention away from the repeated hard fouls and physical confrontations that have fueled criticism of the league. Instead, Silver suggested the bigger problem is the controversy surrounding Clark, not the repeated physical play that created it.

"Ultimately, the issues around Caitlin Clark are not largely about officiating, and that particular incident is not about whether a foul should have been called at the time ..."

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Clark's supporters have watched the Fever star absorb hard foul after hard foul this season, making Silver's explanation a tough sell.

But Silver's reported involvement raises even more questions. According to multiple reports, he consulted with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert before Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended following the controversial throat strike.

Asked point-blank about the report, Silver wouldn't confirm or deny it.

"I'm not going to comment on [the Engelbert report], because I don't think it's fair to Caitlin, and to Cathy Engelbert either."

While Silver did acknowledge one area that needs improvement, saying, "Do we need to improve WNBA officiating? No doubt about it," he quickly pivoted away from the larger questions surrounding Clark's treatment.

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At a time when the WNBA needed action, Silver chose optics.

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ABC, NBC, CNN avoid airing Trump's primetime election security address live

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:50:26 -0400

ABC News, NBC News and CNN avoided airing President Donald Trump's primetime speech live on Thursday that addressed election security and apparent vulnerabilities during the 2020 election.

Trump alleged that "vital information" about the 2020 election had been "covered up and hidden" from the American people. He accused China of meddling in the 2020 election, claiming newly declassified documents include CIA reporting alleging the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sought to prevent his reelection, as well as intelligence from the FBI claiming China attempted to manufacture illegal ballots for Joe Biden in that election.

Leading up to the primetime address, the five liberal networks developed their own plans on how to handle Trump's remarks.

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A CNN spokesperson earlier told Fox News Digital it planned to cover Trump's speech "as a news event, and monitor it for news developments" and provide on-air analysis and commentary. The network made the speech available on its website and on its streaming platform.

CNN anchor John King explained to viewers the network's decision, saying it's "because this president, sadly, has a history of misleading, and in some cases, simply false statements" on elections and election security, adding that CNN wanted to independently verify newly declassified documents released by the Trump administration.

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ABC News carried Trump's speech on its streaming platform and ABC News Radio. A spokesperson for the network previously told Fox News Digital that regular ABC newscasts will cover the speech. NBC News similarly carried the address on its streaming platform and later aired a special report on the broadcast network.

Both networks aired special reports recapping Trump's remarks moments after he finished during their normally scheduled programming.

ABC and NBC stations owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group did preempt the networks and air the speech, however,

Trump took a moment of his address to slam ABC and NBC for their decisions, declaring them "fake news."

"They don't like the topic because they know how corrupt our system is, and they don't want to reveal it," Trump said. "They and others in the media are part of a plot. They want to continue this fraud for whatever reason. They want to keep it going. They want to protect the radical left. They can't have a great country — and that's true — you can't have a great country without free and fair elections."

He continued, "Fraud like this should mean a revocation of their licenses. They use our public, multi-billion dollar in value airwaves for absolutely no money. They pay nothing. All we want is honesty in our elections and honesty in reporting. They pay nothing for multi-billion dollar assets."

ABC News and NBC News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment.

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CBS News aired a special report that initially provided analysis before dipping into the speech minutes after Trump began speaking and cut away moments after Trump's attacks towards ABC and NBC. MS NOW carried the first 15 minutes of his speech live before dipping out to provide commentary. Fox News carried the speech in its entirety.

Networks skipping presidential primetime addresses is not unprecedented. ABC, CBS and NBC chose not to air President Barack Obama's 2014 primetime speech on immigration. The three broadcast networks similarly avoided President Joe Biden's speech outside Philadelphia's Independence Hall in 2022 that attacked MAGA Republicans.

'Shadow government': Trump claims intel community bragged about hiding Chinese meddling

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:32:36 -0400

President Donald Trump accused members of the U.S. intelligence community Thursday night of operating a "shadow government" to allegedly conceal evidence of China’s efforts to influence U.S. elections, seizing on newly declassified emails that he says reveal a bitter internal dispute about how Beijing’s activities should be characterized.

Trump did not claim China changed votes or altered election results. Instead, he argued Beijing engaged in an influence campaign aimed at shaping U.S. public perceptions.

Trump claimed intelligence officials kept significant reporting out of his presidential briefings and highlighted an email in which a National Security Agency analyst allegedly wrote, "We have deliberately massaged our one pending (presidential daily brief) to avoid any direct links to the election."

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"Those responsible for sounding the alarm instead kept the information secret and hidden," Trump claimed. "They did not disclose (it) to me as president or to anyone else."

Trump used the disclosures to press Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, casting the newly released intelligence as evidence that lawmakers must tighten federal election rules before the midterms.

"Most importantly, addressing this crisis of election security demands that Congress must pass the SAVE America Act," Trump said. "These reforms are urgently needed to stop the vulnerabilities that I’ve mentioned."

The SAVE America Act passed the House in February but stalled in the Senate in March, when a 53–47 vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance it. Trump urged Americans to call their senators and representatives and demand its passage "without delay."

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The legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, photo identification to vote and ongoing state efforts to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls. Absentee voters would be required to submit a copy of an eligible photo ID when requesting a ballot and again when returning it.

Trump also called for eliminating mail-in voting except in cases of illness, disability, military deployment or travel. The current text of the SAVE America Act does not include that prohibition — it permits absentee voting subject to identification requirements.

Trump urged Americans to call their representatives and demand the bill’s passage "without delay."

The newly released emails show that analysts disagreed over whether any alleged Chinese influence operations and intelligence collection should be explicitly linked to elections. After the NSA analyst described "massaging" the President’s Daily Brief, other intelligence officials questioned the decision, with one writing that "the mind boggles" and another calling the approach "highly irregular."

One official alleged the intelligence community was "deliberately avoiding mentioning a connection to elections for non-substantive reasons," according to a November 2020 email. That official sought to reconnect the intelligence to the election-security assessment and prevent what another described as an "analytic objectivity mistake."

The documents, however, do not establish Trump’s broader allegation of a politically motivated conspiracy. Instead, they portray competing intelligence assessments over whether China’s actions amounted to an effort to influence the presidential contest or a broader campaign focused on U.S. policies, public opinion and issues important to Beijing.

Trump went further Thursday, claiming an FBI official wrote that she was running a "shadow government" to prevent the China intelligence from becoming public.

China denied any interference in U.S. elections.

"China has all along adhered to the principle of non-interference in other's internal affairs," Chinese embassy spokesperson Liu Chang told Fox News Digital. "The U.S. election is an internal matter of the U.S. Its outcome is determined by the votes of the American people. China has never and will never interfere in the presidential elections of the U.S."

Trump is still expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in September, a senior White House official told Fox News.

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Trump directed the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Justice Department, FBI and CIA Thursday to investigate why the intelligence was withheld, fire anyone found to have participated in a cover-up and pursue criminal charges "if appropriate."

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said in response to the address: "Americans heard the president once again repeat claims about our elections that have been investigated for years and repeatedly rejected by the Intelligence Community."

MLB announces earliest ever Opening Day for 2027, Wrigley Field All-Star Game amid labor uncertainty

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:26:57 -0400

Major League Baseball just wrapped up the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, which means it's already time to look ahead to next year's game and schedule.

MLB announced the full 2027 season schedule on Thursday afternoon, with a few notable changes from past years. Instead of the traditional late March-early April timeframe, next season will open on March 24 with one single game between two yet-to-be-determined teams.

That's the earliest date, not including international games, in baseball history. And after Netflix hosted the recently completed Home Run Derby, it's set to host that exclusive Opening Night game as well, which may not be the best outcome if the league is trying to attract the largest audience, considering the mediocre ratings the derby brought in.

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But perhaps most importantly, this new Opening Day schedule raises some serious questions and potential issues for the league, players and the owners. Namely, what happens if there's a lockout? Particularly one that isn't resolved quickly?

Nearly everyone on all sides agrees that baseball, finally, has momentum and growth on its side. Interest is up, ratings are up, attendance is up. The one thing that could jeopardize it? If baseball misses games. And with the expiration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the owners and MLB Players Association on Dec. 1, that's a very real possibility.

The two sides, while seemingly not as far apart as originally feared, are nowhere close to an agreement. Owners have pushed a, frankly laughable, ad campaign out saying the sport needs to "level the field" with a salary cap, all while the $69 million dollar Marlins are 12 games ahead of the $370 million Mets. As just one example. Players, though, have long said they will never accept a cap system, as it limits their earning potential arbitrarily to protect ownership.

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That's a fundamental disagreement about the future of the sport, and this early opening date compresses the number of days available for the two sides to find a compromise. Not just because it's March 24, but because players would need a spring training of some kind to be ready for the regular season. The last lockout delayed the start of the regular season a week, but that was from March 31 to April 7. In 2027 they'll have one less week to negotiate before delaying games or canceling them.

That may be a good thing, however, if it forces the two groups to come to the table more frequently. Just imagine, though, if owners tell the players the game is broken and small markets have no hope after the Milwaukee Brewers or Miami Marlins win the 2026 World Series. Competitive balance indeed.

Assuming that the two sides do come together and get a deal done quickly, the 2027 All-Star Game will return to one of baseball's cathedrals: Wrigley Field.

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Historically one of the sport's best places for dramatic home runs, Wrigley will be a fantastic setting for the Home Run Derby. And the home Chicago crowd has already got a hometown star and fan favorite Pete Crow-Armstrong excited.

"It’s going to be crazy," he said, per MLB.com. "Wrigleyville is fun Monday through Sunday," he said to reporters at the media day event ahead of this year's All-Star Game. "I’m interested to see how packed it is, how hard it ends up being trying to get around. But knowing [Cubs chairman Tom] Ricketts and our front office and the people that will probably have a big hand in planning that, I’m sure it’ll be great. Wrigley’s a beautiful ballpark, and I’m glad that it’ll be on display for everybody to see."

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Wrigley, as always, will make for a fantastic showcase for the sport and the game's stars. Assuming there is a 2027 MLB season, of course. And there better be, if the league doesn't want to cost itself millions, if not billions, by alienating fans permanently.

Trump releases declassified election intelligence, says it reveals 'shocking vulnerabilities'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:27:22 -0400

President Donald Trump addressed the nation Thursday evening on "free and fair" elections, announcing the declassification of critical intelligence that reveals, as he said, "shocking vulnerabilities" related to "hacking, exploitation and foreign interference."

"This vital information is for many years been covered up and hidden from you," Trump said. "The American people are beautiful, our great American people. But that all changes right now."

Trump did not claim China changed votes or altered election results. Instead, he argued Beijing engaged in an influence campaign aimed at shaping U.S. public perceptions.

Documents were posted to the White House website during the president's speech.

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The speech came as his administration has aggressively pushed policies, legislation and executive orders to secure U.S. elections.

"The documents we will release starting tonight have been gathered by the White House Government Transparency Taskforce, a great group of people, along with the staff of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, supported by our top intelligence agency chiefs, who have all personally reviewed the findings we are presenting this evening and fully confirmed their authenticity," Trump said Thursday.

Leading up to the address, Trump teased that his speech would be "big news." Trump touted his new Trump Accounts and spoke about how his administration has lowered drug prices, reduced crime and strengthened the border — with the main focus on securing American elections.

Trump said the disclosures underscore its push for stricter election security measures and renewed calls for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, while critics have disputed many of Trump's claims about the 2020 election and widespread voter fraud.

Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin were among the White House officials seated in the East Room.

The White House released four sections of documents focused on alleged vulnerabilities in electronic voting and ballot-counting systems, China’s acquisition and exploitation of American voter data, Michigan voter-registration investigation and noncitizens on state voter rolls.

Election law expert and senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom Hans von Spakovsky told Fox News Digital that Trump's allegations are shocking, especially given that they are from reports produced by the CIA, FBI, and other intelligence agencies.

"The president should be commended for declassifying and releasing the reports that support his claims so they can be reviewed in depth," said von Spakovsky.

Trump said China obtained information about American voters such as names, addresses, phone numbers, political affiliations and other personal information to form a dedicated unit to exploit the voter data it had acquired.

"China has all along adhered to the principle of non-interference in other's internal affairs. The U.S. election is an internal matter of the U.S. Its outcome is determined by the votes of the American people," Chinese Embassy spokesperson Mr. Liu Chang said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

"China has never and will never interfere in the presidential elections of the U.S," Chang added.

Reports from the CIA and National Security Agency about China’s interference were kept out of Trump’s almost daily presidential briefings, Trump claimed. Trump also said Congress also was not notified.

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Trump called on the director of national intelligence, the Department of Justice, the FBI and the CIA to launch an investigation and, if appropriate, fire and press criminal charges against those involved.

"To the extent that these intrusions into our election system were covered up, as the president alleges, and hidden from the public, Congress, state election officials, and leadership in the Executive Branch, Pres. Trump is right that everyone involved in that coverup should be investigated and prosecuted for any criminal violations of the law," said von Spakovsky.

Trump again highlighted the issue of noncitizens on voter rolls as he renewed his push for the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo identification to register and vote in federal elections.

"I've also ordered DHS to notify every state about noncitizens on their voter rolls and direct them to remove all ineligible voters from the lists immediately," said Trump.

The Department of Homeland Security told election officials in California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania that a preliminary review identified more than 256,000 potential noncitizens on the states' voter rolls, according to letters obtained by Fox News Digital.

Trump has pushed to get the SAVE America Act passed, which includes the long-sought voter ID and citizenship verification — which Republicans say is key to ensuring elections are safe and secure.

Trump has tried to attach the stalled election legislation to defense spending, holding housing legislation hostage and playing Senate primary politics.

Republicans are running against the clock to pass the stalled elections bill before the party’s midterm window narrows.

Democratic lawmakers swiftly condemned Trump's remarks and criticized the SAVE Act.

"Not now. Not ever. The SAVE Act is dead on arrival in the United States Senate," Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote on X reposting Trump’s speech.

"Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. And now he’s trying to rig this year’s election with the SAVE America Act to make it harder to vote for millions of women, veterans, rural folks, & voters of color," wrote Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley.

"Tonight seems to be the ceremonial kickoff of President Trump’s campaign to interfere in the November election. Trump has badly lost independent voters, even MAGA is disheartened; he is failing and unpopular, and he’s dragging his party down with him in the midterms," said Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse.

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

Jill Biden claims Joe would be ‘excoriated’ if he did what’s happening in current White House

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:00:22 -0400

Former first lady Jill Biden sat down with "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg in June to promote her memoir, "A View from the East Wing," and to discuss her life, politics and media.

Biden was asked about how the press covered her husband's presidential term, and she didn't hold back.

Goldberg, who moderated the 92nd Street Y event in New York City last month, asked whether the former first lady believes the press covered former President Joe Biden's four years in office fairly.

Hesitating in her response, Jill Biden said, "You know, I think probably, well, I mean, seeing how things are now, I don't know. I don't know. I'd have to think about that."

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The former first lady went on to suggest that her husband's administration could have done more to form stronger relationships with the media.

"But, you know, maybe we could have done more to reach out to the press to be more open so that they understood us as real people and not sort of these figureheads. That's one thing I do regret, that maybe we could have formed closer relationships."

Biden suggested there was a "double standard" between coverage of the Biden administration and the current Trump administration.

"You know, if Joe would have done any one of the things that are occurring now, I mean he would have been excoriated," she said.

Goldberg said while chuckling, "Oh yeah."

The former first lady continued, "But, you know, it's just there — it's like there's a double standard. And that I don't think is fair or was fair."

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Biden also pushed back on Democratic critics of her memoir who have said the book needlessly dredged up controversies from the 2024 election.

During a Washington, D.C., book event in early June, Biden was asked specifically about comments from former Biden White House spokesman Andrew Bates, who said of her book, "I don’t see why that painful conversation for the party needed to be publicly reopened right now," according to the New York Post.

"I want to say to Andrew: Call me up, and say it to my face, buddy," Biden responded, arguing that her book had only "one chapter on politics."

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Olympic great Lindsey Vonn reveals her ankle is ‘still broken’ months after shocking crash

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:55:19 -0400

One of the most memorable moments of the 2026 Winter Olympics came early, when skier Lindsey Vonn delivered a gutsy performance for the ages by competing at 41 just a week after injuring her knee in a crash.

Unfortunately, as admirable as her perseverance was, she injured herself badly in another crash just 13 seconds into her run in the women’s downhill final.

Five months later, Vonn is still very much dealing with her injuries.

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"It’s been a very slow process," Vonn told People while attending the ESPYs Wednesday in New York City. "It’s been five months since I’ve been able to actually go to the gym in a somewhat meaningful way. And walking is actually still really hard for me. My ankle is still broken."

Regardless of the outcome, her decision to attempt that run remains one of the most courageous moments of the Games.

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Remember when I mentioned that injury before the Olympics? That wasn't just a minor bump in the road; it was a completely ruptured ACL.

There was no questioning her courage, but the aftermath has been difficult.

"I was in a wheelchair for so long. I was on crutches for so long," Vonn said. "It was honestly almost 3½ months that I was unable to walk unassisted. I got very emotional when I was able to walk on my own."

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This week, Vonn posted an update on her recovery and said she has "a very long road ahead."

Video shows Canadian illegal alien slapping teen over Trump, ICE clothing: DHS

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:51:41 -0400

A newly released video shows the moment a Canadian woman accused of overstaying her visa allegedly slapped a teenage girl after confronting her group of friends wearing clothing displaying the words "Trump" and "ICE" on a New Jersey boardwalk before being taken into federal immigration custody.

The Department of Homeland Security shared the video Thursday in a post on X, calling Kaitlyn Tracey a "Maple Leaf Menace" and confirming she is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody pending removal proceedings.

"This illegal alien who assaulted a teenager has no business being in our country," DHS wrote.

The video appears to show Tracey approaching the teenage girl, reaching out and striking her before walking away without stopping.

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A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson later told Fox News Digital that Tracey entered the United States on April 14, 2024, on a visa that expired Sept. 6, 2024, but remained in the country after it expired.

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"She overstayed her visa and failed to depart," the spokesperson said, adding Tracey's name to the "nearly 70% of ICE arrests" netting illegal immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of a crime.

According to DHS, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department facilitated a controlled transfer into ICE custody following her arrest, where she will remain pending immigration proceedings.

A man identifying himself on social media as Tracey's husband, Matthew Geroni, disputed the allegations in an interview with NJ.com, arguing the incident had been blown out of proportion after drawing widespread attention online.

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"This whole situation has been blown out of proportion, and a person like Kate does not belong in any facility," Geroni told the outlet. "My wife has never been in trouble in her entire life. She's never had any kind of situation like this. This one little situation that was really a nothingburger when it happened has been blown so out of control by conservatives online that it has caused my wife to be put in a detention center."

According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, the alleged victim told police she and three friends were walking along the boardwalk when Tracey began verbally berating the group over clothing they were wearing.

The affidavit states two of the victim's friends were wearing patriotic sweatpants displaying the words "Trump" and "ICE." Investigators allege Tracey then approached the victim and struck her once in the face and once in the body.

Officers attempted to stop Tracey, but she refused to identify herself and continued down the boardwalk, according to the affidavit.

Investigators later identified her through social media and passport information she provided when entering the United States from Canada in 2024.

Geroni also posted several emotional videos to social media after Tracey's arrest, saying he was trying to find an immigration attorney and pleading for help.

"I need help. I don't know what to do," he said in one video. "I need an immigration lawyer. ... I need my wife."

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Geroni also said he created a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for Tracey's legal defense and immigration costs before it was removed from the platform. Before it was taken down, the fundraiser said it had been organized by friends to help cover Tracey's legal expenses and immigration-related costs.

In another video, Geroni claimed the campaign was removed after what he described as a coordinated mass reporting campaign by a "Facebook group of MAGA supporters."

A GoFundMe spokesperson disputed that claim, telling Fox News Digital the fundraiser was removed because it violated the platform's policies.

"GoFundMe's terms of service prohibit fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes," the spokesperson said. "Consistent with this long-standing policy, the fundraiser was removed from the platform and fully refunded."

The case also drew reaction on Capitol Hill after DHS released the surveillance video Thursday.

"Oh, Canada. She's headed back your way!" Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., wrote on X. "Thank you, @SecMullinDHS!"

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Francis R. Hodgson, Tracey's attorney, declined to comment when reached by Fox News Digital. Court records show Tracey is scheduled to appear in Ocean County Superior Court on Aug. 4.

Fox News Digital's Charles Creitz and Kelsie Cairns contributed to this report.

LeBron James drops the ultimate nothing-burger at Fanatics Fest with his NBA decision looming

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:30:09 -0400

LeBron James knew exactly why thousands packed Fanatics Fest on Thursday.

And he left them cold without answering the only question anyone really cared about.

At 41, with few career-defining decisions left, LeBron still understands the value of making everyone wait, just as he did during "The Decision" 16 years ago.

After weeks of keeping the basketball world guessing, the league's all-time leading scorer took the stage for a live taping of his "Mind the Game" podcast with Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who had spent the previous day teasing fans on social media that answers were finally coming.

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Instead, James drank wine, entertained recruiting pitches and served up a whole lot of nothing.

"I won't hold you guys up too much longer," James promised the crowd, right before doing exactly that.

Not even Haliburton tried to get an answer.

When the Pacers star asked, "Is there a decision that still has to be made?" James immediately shut down his Olympic teammate.

"We literally talked about this in the back," James said.

James' PR team, working in the shadows, pushed that a decision was in the works and ready for the public by the weekend.

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For all the sidestepping Thursday, James did acknowledge one thing about his next move: "It's a big decision for not only myself, but for my family as well."

"It's not just about the team," James insisted.

"There's so many other factors that I'm factoring in right now on what best fits me as a player, what best fits me as a person, and what best fits my happiness, and also my family as well."

NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged on Thursday how much the league is held at the whim of his decision.

"Where LeBron plays will affect the schedule. I’d like him to make his announcement already so we can finish the schedule," Silver said.

LeBron kept every detail about his next team close to the jersey.

He laughed off crowd suggestions for Philly and Miami, then tossed a crumb to his ex, the Lakers, by noting he "spent eight great years" in L.A. while keeping the Warriors rumors on ice. Then he gave himself bulletin board material from all the discussions of his decision online.

"I'm seeing something on social media... that wherever I go, we may be in the Play-In... and I'm not a factor anymore," James said. "So maybe that as well, too, is a little motivation."

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The NBA is still waiting for LeBron's next team. And like a load-management game, Fanatics fans showed up and left disappointed.

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Navy says no reprimands or firings after Blue Angels’ low pass over beachgoers

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:45:37 -0400

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said the flight debrief was complete and there would be no reprimands or firings and there was "no problem" after the Navy's Blue Angels drew widespread attention with a wildly low flyover on a Florida beach.

Cao tweeted: "That’s the sound of Freedom! Semper fi and Hooyah," on Thursday after videos of the maneuver went viral.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and other Trump allies also took to social media to weigh in.

Video shared online showed beachgoers cheering as two Blue Angels jets with the flight demonstration team made a low pass over Pensacola Beach on Wednesday. Social media reactions varied, from those who praised the flyover and wished they could have seen it in person, to those who criticized the stunt.

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Hegseth, however, posted on X, "The flyovers will continue until morale improves."

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell shared a photo of one of the aircraft performing a maneuver during the flyover and wrote, "Carry on Patriots."

Eric Trump also responded by sharing an ABC News report on X, writing, "Can't stand the manufactured outrage by the low-T mainstream media. This was undoubtedly the highlight of these people's day…"

The ABC News report Eric Trump shared said Navy officials confirmed in a statement to the outlet that Blue Angels leadership is "reviewing the circumstances surrounding the maneuver and conducting a thorough safety review."

The Blue Angels did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The flyover came during Wednesday morning's annual "Breakfast with the Blues" event, which marks the start of Red, White and Blues Week and gives spectators a chance to watch the Navy's flight demonstration squadron practice over the Gulf Coast.

Local news outlet WALA-TV reported that this year's event drew one of its largest crowds in recent memory, with the Casino Beach and Quietwater parking lots filling by about 7 a.m. Thousands lined the beach as the Blue Angels spent about two hours practicing ahead of this weekend's air show.

Brenda Bennett, who has attended the event for decades, told the newspaper she had never seen a crowd this large.

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"I've been coming since 1997 and this is the best kept secret, but I think the secret's out because there's more people here than normally," Bennett said.

Theresa Smith and Sheri Marinovich said they had to park farther away than usual because of the crowds but said the extra walk was worth it.

"They're showing out," the pair told the newspaper. "They love to put on a show for the breakfast crowd. You feel like they're just so much closer and we get to hear them talking on the radio and they do different maneuvers than they do for the show."

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Many spectators told the outlet the event felt especially meaningful following the recent America 250 celebrations. Bennett said she hopes Americans continue celebrating "our freedom that we have here in the United States."

The Blue Angels are scheduled to practice again Thursday before public performances Friday and Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE: DHS seeks custody of illegal immigrant charged with murder after Trump deportation, Biden release

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:27 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is asking Florida officials to turn over a Bangladeshi illegal immigrant accused of murdering his sister-in-law after he was deported under the first Trump administration, illegally reentered the U.S. and was released by the Biden administration.

DHS told Fox News Digital that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer against Akbor Miah, who allegedly used the alias Shahidul Islam, requesting he be transferred into federal custody after his state criminal proceedings conclude.

According to DHS, Miah first entered the U.S. in 2016 during the Obama administration. He was arrested by ICE in February 2018, and an immigration judge issued a final order of removal later that year.

However, after being deported to Bangladesh in January 2019, during the first Trump administration, Miah illegally reentered the U.S. — a federal felony — and was released into the country by the Biden administration on March 19, 2022, officials said.

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DHS said ICE filed a detainer requesting Florida officials transfer Miah into federal custody after his state criminal proceedings conclude so he can face immigration enforcement following any sentence imposed in the murder case.

According to authorities, Monica Islam disappeared after leaving the Eustis convenience store where she worked alongside Miah, her brother-in-law, on May 2, 2025. Hours later, she was found dead from a gunshot wound along a road in Mount Dora.

Investigators recovered Monica Islam's DNA from Miah's vehicle, along with a bullet lodged in the passenger-side door and evidence the passenger window had been shattered, prosecutors said.

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Officials claim Miah fled to New York after the killing before he was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service and extradited to Florida, where he faces a first-degree murder charge.

"This illegal alien from Bangladesh has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his own sister-in-law in Florida," DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital.

"He then thought he could evade justice by fleeing to the sanctuary state of New York. Thanks to our law enforcement partners, this criminal illegal alien has been arrested and is off our streets. ICE has lodged a detainer so he can never be loose in our country again."

Fox News Digital previously reported that a Lake County grand jury indicted Miah on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder and that prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

State Attorney Bill Gladson said investigators uncovered evidence that Miah conducted numerous suspicious internet searches on the morning of the killing.

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Prosecutors also allege he rented a vehicle and drove to New York after the shooting before authorities tracked him down through a joint effort involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.

Ditching his 'Whizzinator' in a patrol car was Florida man's second bad decision of day

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:41:06 -0400

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office has accused a Florida man of coming up with a plan to beat his court-ordered drug test. Executing what on paper might look like a good plan proved to be difficult.

His first mistake was climbing behind the wheel on July 14 and driving to submit his urine sample. A deputy stopped James Shepard, 52, as he pulled in, because according to the sheriff's office, his license is suspended.

That's a violation of the felony probation he was serving for multiple burglaries and thefts, News 6 reports. He was arrested on charges of violating probation and taken to jail in the back seat of a patrol car.

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"Driving on a suspended license was crime number one," according to the sheriff's office. "Crime number two was strapped to his groin."

What Shepard had strapped to his groin was what the sheriff’s office referred to as a "jerry-rigged Whizzinator." It was constructed of a fake bladder that had fake urine in it.

There was a heating pad wired to it and a fake penis attached. For comedy's sake, I hope he went large with the fake attachment. That detail isn't mentioned, but thanks to the camera in the patrol car, there's video evidence of him ditching the device.

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After complaining of a shoulder injury and having the handcuffs moved to the front, he is seen reaching in his pants until finally removing and tossing the "wet wiener on the floor."

When the deputy found the Whizzinator, Shepard said it wasn’t his. The video appeared to contradict his claim, and he's now facing charges of driving without a valid license, violating his probation, defrauding a drug test, and tampering with evidence.

"This pee-brain dirtbag had already been given the deal of a lifetime, walking around on community control when he should have been sitting in a prison cell for almost a decade," said Sheriff Rick Staly.

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"Shepard terrorized our home construction businesses and had stolen enough appliances to open an appliance store but was only sentenced to community control when his own sentencing scoresheet had him eligible for a minimum of 9 years in prison. Now he has a stream of new charges after flushing away a second chance to turn his life around. Instead, he tried to trick the system. Now he needs to go to prison!"

Who knows how it all would have gone down had Shepard had someone else drive him and the Whizzinator to his court-ordered drug test. As it is, he's being held without bond.

Should Erling Haaland get honorary US citizenship for crushing tee shots off a boat and blasting Ella Langley?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:40:03 -0400

We saw thousands of fans embrace American culture and the American way of life during the FIFA World Cup, but few players were as gung-ho as Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.

It sure seems like some of that good ol' fashioned American spirit rubbed off on him during his stay.

The Manchester City star — who returned home with a stuffed booze bottle-wielding raccoon that is flying off shelves — shared a video of himself on a boat, hitting golf balls (biodegradable ones) off the boat and into the drink like a Nordic Cosmo Kramer, all while blasting the music of country songstress Ella Langley.

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That was as American as it gets if you ignore the fjords and the fact that he posted the temperature in Celsius instead of the far superior Fahrenheit we use here in the US of A.

Making freezing 0 degrees and boiling 100 degrees is so predictable. I'm a 32 and 212 guy. Always will be.

Sure, golf isn't an American game by birth, but I feel like we're the kings of ripping tee shots off of things.

Cliffs, the beaches, the hood of your friend's dad's car, the Moon.

And throwing Ms. Langley's tunes behind it all just sealed it in a nice red, white and blue package. It gave me a sudden hankering for apple pie and lighting an M80 with the end of a cigarette.

It might be time to have a discussion about giving Erling Haaland honorary U.S. citizenship. Sort of like how colleges will go, "Hey, thanks for telling these college graduates the same platitudes people use in every commencement address; here's an honorary doctorate in, uh... well, I guess in whatever makes you happy."

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I think we should offer that for those who exhibit an affinity for all things American, whether that's hitting golf balls into the drink while listening to country music, housing a pastrami sandwich, or appreciating taxidermied raccoons.

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They can get a tip of the cap from us born-and-bred Americans that shows how much we respect the way they embraced Americana.

Maybe honorary citizens don't get to vote in elections or hold office, but they do get to wear Old Navy Fourth of July shirts without looking like posers.

College student's fatal canoe trip takes turn after lone survivor is arrested months later

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:09:41 -0400

The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is facing criminal charges after investigators alleged he had been drinking before the outing turned tragic.

Connecticut environmental police arrested Michael Collins, 20, of Mineola, New York, on a charge of operating a boat under the influence in the March drowning of Dominick Tocci, a 20-year-old from Woodstock, Connecticut.

Investigators say Collins and Tocci had been drinking with a group of friends before the two climbed into a canoe and pushed off onto Lake Hayward in East Haddam the night of March 21.

The trip quickly turned disastrous after the canoe capsized, sending both men into the water.

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FOX61 previously reported that a nearby resident heard calls for help before good Samaritans rescued Collins from the lake.

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Tocci disappeared beneath the surface, sparking a massive search involving the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police, Connecticut State Police drone and dive teams, local fire departments and other emergency responders.

After a multi-day search, crews recovered Tocci's body from Lake Hayward the afternoon of March 23. Months later, EnCon Police sought an arrest warrant, alleging Collins had been operating the canoe while under the influence.

Collins turned himself in to EnCon Police on July 10, and he was arrested and charged with operating a boat under the influence. He was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear in court July 23.

Authorities have not announced any additional criminal charges in Tocci's death.

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News of Tocci's death devastated his hometown of Woodstock, where friends, coaches and former teammates remembered the 20-year-old as a talented athlete whose larger-than-life personality left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

"We are so heartbroken at the loss of my stepson, Dominick, please keep us in your prayers," a woman identifying herself on social media as Tocci's stepmother wrote at the time of his death. "Such an amazing kid and will be missed forever."

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Woodstock Little League, which Tocci played before graduating from the program in 2018, remembered him as "a bright and gregarious spirit" who "brought energy, laughter and kindness to everyone he met."

"Dom was a beloved teammate and the type of kid that every coach would want in their dugout," the league wrote. "Dom's personality, warmth and enthusiasm touched everyone that he knew. Our hearts go out to his mom Lisa, his brother Vincent, his sister Antoinette and the rest of Dom's family. Rest in peace, Dominick. You will be missed, but never forgotten."

According to Tocci's obituary, memorial donations were directed to youth baseball programs across Woodstock in his honor.

The arrest comes just weeks after DEEP launched Operation Dry Water, a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting boating under the influence over the Fourth of July holiday.

The agency noted that alcohol remains the leading known contributing factor in recreational boating deaths and reminded boaters that, under a Connecticut law that took effect in October 2025, a boating under the influence conviction can also result in the suspension of a person's driver's license.

"Every boater has a responsibility to help keep Connecticut's waterways safe," DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a statement announcing the campaign. "If you're operating a boat this holiday weekend, stay sober, wear a life jacket, and make smart decisions that protect your passengers and everyone else on the water."

Fox News Digital reached out to DEEP's Environmental Conservation Police for additional information. It was not immediately clear whether Collins has retained an attorney.

JD Vance says attending an event in Los Angeles reminded him of visiting US embassy in 'Third World country'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:58:00 -0400

Vice President JD Vance spoke to podcaster Joe Rogan Wednesday about how California has declined under Gov. Gavin Newsom to the point it gave him flashbacks to visiting a "Third World country."

Vance recalled driving through a rough neighborhood in Los Angeles on his way to an elite Christmas party and was struck by the contrast between the two settings.

"And I realized when I was there, you know what this reminds me of? This reminds me of going to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti," he said, as Rogan chuckled. "Like super security, crazy wealth and privilege and status on the inside and squalor and misery on the outside.

"It's the first time I'd ever thought America, like this part of America, is actually more like a Third World country than anything that I thought we'd ever become."

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Vance noted that his wife, Usha, is from southern California, and they have spent a great deal of time in the state to the point he felt "heartbreak" over the condition of Los Angeles.

"Because every time I'm in LA, you can see why this was like the quintessentially American city," he said. "The architecture is beautiful. It's got its own vibe going. Like you said, the weather is amazing. And then you drive through skid row, and you're like, ‘How could any state or any city let this happen?’"

Rogan, a former Californian, has spoken about his reasons for leaving the state and told Vance he knows people who want to leave but are struggling to sell their houses.

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"Like, it's nuts there, man. … First of all, you get gaslit by Gavin Newsom. He's just gaslighting everybody about how well — ‘Oh, the GDP of like the fifth-largest country in the world. That's what California is,'" Rogan said. "Hey bro, it was like that before you were the governor."

Vance quipped that a good rule of thumb to determine how well a state is doing is by checking the cost of a U-Haul truck rental going there versus leaving.

Rogan recalled that he had spent many happy years in California with all of its fun activities and warm weather until "politics ruined it."

Rogan noted that the skid row area of the city — known for homeless encampments and crime — has actually been growing, claiming it expanded by five blocks.

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More than a quarter-million noncitizens may be registered to vote in 4 key states, DHS alleges

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:50:50 -0400

FIRST ON FOX – The Department of Homeland Security told election officials in California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania a preliminary review found what could be more than 256,000 noncitizens registered to vote across the four states, according to letters obtained by Fox News Digital.

In the four letters dated Friday, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department compared publicly available voter registration records with federal immigration data and uncovered thousands of potential matches. He asked state election officials to work with DHS to verify the identities before taking any action.

According to the letters, DHS estimates there may be as many as 190,832 noncitizens registered to vote in California, 35,152 in New Jersey, 15,903 in Nevada and 14,576 in Pennsylvania.

The department said it found 81,336 California registrants, 19,497 New Jersey registrants, 8,576 Nevada registrants and 8,594 Pennsylvania registrants whose names, dates of birth, addresses and Social Security numbers match noncitizens in DHS records.

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Many noncitizens are legally issued Social Security numbers, including lawful permanent residents, people authorized to work in the United States and certain visa holders. DHS said it used Social Security numbers as one of several identifiers in matching voter registration records with federal immigration records.

The letters describe the findings as a preliminary review.

"The most efficient way to ensure the accuracy of our findings is to work collaboratively on identity verification," Mullin wrote. DHS said it is prepared to provide immigration records under federal law to help states determine whether those individuals are eligible to remain on the voter rolls.

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Mullin said ensuring that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections is essential to protecting election integrity, writing that "allowing just one non-citizen to vote cancels the vote of one U.S. citizen."

He added that states maintain voter registration rolls while the federal government maintains the immigration records needed to verify citizenship.

The letters ask the secretaries of state to contact DHS by July 24 so the department can begin sharing records and assisting with the verification process ahead of future federal elections.

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California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt, New Jersey Secretary of State Dale Caldwell and Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital requests for comment.

The letters come as the Trump administration continues pushing states to work more closely with federal agencies on election security and voter eligibility, arguing that access to federal immigration records can help states maintain accurate voter rolls.

White House addresses growing parasite outbreak after more than 400 Americans sickened

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:51:13 -0400

The White House said Thursday it was closely monitoring a growing multistate parasite outbreak that has sickened more than 400 people as federal health officials race to identify the contaminated food behind the illnesses.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to trace the outbreak to its source, insisting the agencies have the resources they need despite questions about recent staffing changes.

"We're committed to providing the CDC and the FDA with the resources that they need," Leavitt told reporters. "Most importantly, [we're working to] trace the outbreak back to its original source, which we are currently in the process of doing."

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The outbreak has heightened concern because investigators still have not identified the contaminated food, leaving consumers without a specific product to avoid as federal and state officials work to trace the illnesses through patient interviews and food supply records.

The White House comments came a day after the CDC warned it is investigating a large cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened more than 400 people in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. The agency said the actual number of illnesses is likely much higher because many infected people never seek testing or medical care.

The CDC said the outbreak appears to have accelerated since May, and it is simultaneously investigating several additional clusters of cyclospora infections across the country. Public health officials are interviewing patients about everything they ate in the two weeks before becoming sick as they work to pinpoint the source.

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Although investigators have not linked the outbreak to a specific food, cyclospora infections have historically been associated with fresh produce, including leafy greens, herbs and berries. Officials say identifying the contaminated item remains the investigation's top priority.

Cyclospora is not typically life-threatening, but the CDC warns some people can become seriously ill and require hospitalization.

Symptoms generally begin about a week after exposure and can include prolonged watery diarrhea, fatigue, loss of appetite, stomach cramps and weight loss. Without treatment, the illness can last for weeks or even longer.

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The CDC is urging consumers to wash fresh produce thoroughly under running water, cook food when possible and to stay hydrated if symptoms develop. It also said to contact a healthcare provider if diarrhea persists.

Because routine stool tests do not always screen for cyclospora, officials say patients may need to specifically request testing for the parasite.

Bryson DeChambeau claps back at Nick Faldo, other critics, after -3 round at The Open: 'incredibly strategic'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:38:55 -0400

Bryson DeChambeau has once again found himself at the center of the golf world.

The 2024 US Open Champion has, without question, had a terrible 2026 season when it comes to performances in major tournaments. Three missed cuts at the first three events of the year at The Masters, PGA Championship at Aronimink, and US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

For a player with a ceiling as high as DeChambeau's, that's unacceptable. It's also opened himself up to criticism from analysts and commentators who have taken issue with his YouTube channel and, in their view, inability to adjust to different styles of play.

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Nick Faldo, six-time major winner and three-time Champion Golfer of the Year, was very specific in his assessment of DeChambeau's game, saying he doesn't focus enough on strategy when playing links courses.

"That’s a whole part of the story, how they’re superstars at LIV then come over and can’t do it. So that’s all another story. Then they go back to be superstars. He has — I’d say it to his face — he has zero clue of strategy," Faldo told Sky Sports earlier this week. "He said it last year I think on TV: ‘I’m going to go out and attack the links.’ Well, I’ve never attacked a links. You thread it, don’t you? You feed it down the fairway.

"You look at humps and bumps and what have you and think, ‘If I send it over and feed it, it nudges back into play.’ You don’t think, ‘I’ll just bomb it down there, can’t see where I’m going, it’s 20 yards wide.’ Oh yeah, good luck."

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Brandel Chamblee added that he believed DeChambeau's struggles are a result of focusing too much on chasing "Grant Horvat" and other YouTube golf priorities.

"Probably one of the biggest surprises of the year is Bryson DeChambeau," Chamblee explained this week. "It's almost like he went from chasing Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to chasing Grant Horvat. It's like he wants to outdo every YouTuber in the game of golf instead of outplay everybody in the game of golf."

Well, the 32-year-old clearly heard those remarks, because he gave a not-so-subtle response to them in a post-round interview on Thursday. After putting up a very impressive three-under 67, DeChambeau did not speak to the media, giving just one brief interview to an R&A reporter. First, he addressed his play with some very standard, middle of the road analysis.

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"It was a hard-fought battle out there. The wind was switching quite a bit. It was fun seeing a lot of the fans going at us, and they were rooting for all of us. It was fun just seeing the ups and downs of the group, but we all played pretty well. It was a lot of fun," he said. "There’s just some driving holes out there I’ve got to work on. Other than that, I played really well. Made some good putts. I three-putted once, but that’s life."

But he switched gears immediately afterward, making sure to highlight how happy he was with his "strategy" in the first round.

"I think you’ve got to be a lot more strategic out on the golf course. I feel like I did a really good job today of being incredibly strategic and focused super hard on placing it in the right places," he said in a clear reference to Faldo's comments. "Besides 18, I placed the ball in some good areas. But I just need to hit more fairways. Other than that, I feel like my strategy was nice today."

Not exactly hiding it, is he? And who can blame him?

Yes, he's struggled, badly, at the majors this season, and as a result, his decision-making and performance is going to be scrutinized and criticized. But he remains one of the best players in the world, with a ceiling as high as anyone. And ironically, in a direct repudiation of Faldo's complaints, the data shows that DeChambeau's actually been at this best off the tee in recent Open Championships.

In 2025, when he finished T10 at Royal Portrush, he ranked second in strokes gained off the tee in the entire field. In 2024, he gained 1.38 strokes off the tee, missing the cut because his approach play was so poor. Same in 2023, his best category was off the tee. And when he finished T8 in 2022, sure enough, gained strokes off the tee.

So in the last four Open Championships, DeChambeau has gained strokes with his driving against the field in every single event. Doesn't exactly jump out as someone who needs to overhaul his strategy off the tee. In fact, through the first round at Royal Birkdale, he once again ranked third in strokes gained off the tee.

Where he has struggled at times? Approach play, though that's always been a weakness of his. And when he's gained strokes in approach play, he's excelled at The Open. In 2022, he was +1.15 and finished T8. In 2023, he was -0.57 and finished T60. He was awful, -2.37 shots in 2024, and missed the cut, then +0.65 in 2025 and finished T10.

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Sure enough, in the first round, DeChambeau gained over two shots in approach play, and he had a three under 67 and put himself in position to challenge over the weekend.

Does any of this mean he doesn't deserve criticism? Of course not, when you play poorly in majors, you're going to hear about it. But it's might be a bit overblown because DeChambeau does things differently; he has 3-D printed, single-length irons, for example.

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And if you think this very "strategic" response is funny now, just wait to see what he does if he wins the whole tournament.

MLB effectively outlaws use of AI on dugout iPads during games

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:55:04 -0400

AI has just been ejected from baseball.

Major League Baseball effectively outlawed the practice of using iPads during games to access artificial intelligence tools and use of AI to shape in-game strategy.

Teams were installing custom apps that pushed the boundaries of the technology guidelines, and the iPads were being used "beyond their originally intended purpose to include recommendations regarding substitutions, pitch calling and other in-game decisions traditionally made by players and coaches," according to a commissioner’s office memo obtained by Fox News Digital.

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The league memo about AI and the iPads was issued June 11, with the ban fully going into effect on Wednesday before teams resumed play after the All-Star break. As many as one-third teams were using the iPads for reasons beyond its intended use, according to The Athletic’s report.

The league’s review of the use of technology found that no teams broke the MLB’s rules governing sign stealing and electronic-device usage.

"Gotta stop the cheating before there’s cheating now," one front office executive told The Athletic.

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On MLB-issued iPads, there are three tabs. The first contains MLB-provided Statcast data and multiple video angles, the second contains data related to the automated ball-strike system and the third was a custom tab where teams installed apps. That third tab is now prohibited by the league.

Rules have been enacted to try and reduce the amount of live information going into iPads. In-game video is only available on a delay, and rules are posted in all clubhouses that prevent non-field personnel from entering the dugout.

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It is not known exactly how many teams used the iPads with live, in-game information, but the league's decision to suspend the use of artificial intelligence now ensures it will be humans calling all of the shots.

The Athletic was the first to report about the restrictions of AI on the iPads.

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Nine Venezuelans plead guilty in Nashville sex trafficking scheme that lured migrant women with fake jobs: DOJ

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:49:39 -0400

Nine Venezuelan nationals have pleaded guilty for their roles in what federal prosecutors described as a family-run sex trafficking ring that lured vulnerable women to the U.S. with promises of jobs before forcing them into prostitution in the Nashville area.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that members of the organization recruited women in Venezuela, arranged for them to be smuggled into the U.S. and then transported them to Nashville. Once there, prosecutors said the victims were told they owed inflated smuggling debts that could only be repaid through commercial sex acts.

According to court documents, women who refused were threatened with violence against themselves and relatives still living in Venezuela.

Prosecutors said the traffickers also took a share of the women's earnings while collecting on the debts.

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Authorities identified Yilibeth Carmen Rivero-de Caldera and her son, Kleiver Daniel Mota Rivero, as the leaders of the operation, claiming they enlisted relatives and associates to help run the scheme.

Investigators said Rivero, Mota and co-defendant Ramon De Jesus Velasquez Martinez used firearms and threats of violence to intimidate victims. Prosecutors also alleged Mota claimed ties to a Venezuelan prison gang and spoke openly about a prior homicide prison sentence in Venezuela to keep victims from resisting or leaving.

"Human smuggling and trafficking operations represent a dangerous convergence of exploitation and lawlessness," Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva wrote in a statement. "These perpetrators profited off human suffering while chipping away at the integrity of our border. These convictions show that protecting vulnerable individuals and securing our border are not competing goals."

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Eight defendants pleaded guilty to charges carrying maximum penalties of life in prison, while a ninth defendant faces up to 20 years behind bars.

Sentencing is scheduled for the week of Nov. 16.

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The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations alongside the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other federal, state and local agencies.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Homeland Security Investigations and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for additional information.

World Cup final matches: Here's how to stream without cable

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:36:13 -0400

The FIFA Club World Cup final matches are airing on FOX and FS1: the third-place match between France and England on July 18, and the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on July 19. And this year, for the first time in World Cup history, there will also be a halftime show featuring Shakira and Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, BTS and Madonna.

Fans can stream the matches through services such as FOX One, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DISH and Sling TV. Each provider offers a different mix of channels and pricing, giving viewers several ways to watch every match live without the commitment of cable. Take a look at our rundown of each below to see which is best for you before the final matches this weekend.

FOX One: $19.99 per month

FOX One gives fans access to every FIFA Club World Cup match airing on FOX and FS1, and it is currently offering a Buy One, Get One offerto get two months for the price of one if you sign up before July 19. That means you can pay just $19.99 and catch the World Cup final and the start of the NFL season. The service includes multiview functionality that lets you watch up to four live games at once and DVR capabilities for catching matches on your own schedule.

Fubo: Starting at $9.99 per month

Fubo offers access to hundreds of channels, including FOX and FS1 for FIFA Club World Cup coverage. You can purchase the Latino plan to watch the World Cup in Spanish for just $9.99 the first month, and $19.99 per month after that. Beyond the tournament, subscribers can watch a wide range of soccer competitions, including Premier League, UEFA Champions League, MLS and Ligue 1 matches. English plans start at $45.99 per month after a five-day free trial, with higher-tier options available for viewers who want additional channels and features.

Sling: $19.99 per month

Sling remains a popular option for sports fans looking to stream live events without a traditional cable package. To watch the World Cup matches on FOX and FS1, viewers can choose Sling Select, which starts at $20 per month, or Sling Blue, which starts at $46 per month. Sling Select focuses on core channels, while Sling Blue expands the lineup with more than 40 channels, including a broader selection of sports programming.

Hulu: $89.99 per month

Hulu + Live TV offers access to FOX, FS1 and a wide range of other sports and entertainment channels for $90 per month. The subscription also includes Hulu's on-demand library, along with Disney+ and ESPN, making it a strong option for households that want a mix of live sports, movies and family-friendly programming. While it costs more than some competing services, the breadth of content helps justify the higher price.

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DISH: Starting at $89.99 per month

Viewers who prefer a traditional pay-TV experience can turn to DISH, a satellite TV provider that offers some of the largest channel lineups available. The America's Top 120 package includes FOX and more than 190 channels for $90 per month. For even more programming, DISH also offers America's Top 200 with more than 240 channels and America's Top 250 with more than 290 channels. Right now you can get an extra $250 off DISH with promo code DISH250.

IndyCar announces start time for highly anticipated Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, DC

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:28:19 -0400

The NTT IndyCar Series is gearing up to hit the streets of Washington, D.C., for the first time Aug. 23, and now we know when the green flag will wave.

There is no question about it: The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is going to be a full-on spectacle as cars race past some of the most iconic monuments our nation has to offer.

It's getting the level of coverage it deserves.

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Practice sessions 1 and 2 will air Saturday, Aug. 22, on FS1 and FS2, respectively. Qualifying will take place that evening from 5-6:30 p.m. ET on FS2.

Then, Sunday morning, the IndyCar broadcast booth regulars — lap-by-lap commentator Will Buxton and former drivers-turned-broadcasters Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe — will call the warmup from 9-10 a.m. ET on FS1.

After that, expanded pre-race coverage will get underway on FOX at 11:30 a.m. ET, with the race getting started shortly after 1 p.m. ET.

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On top of the IndyCar action, the International Race of Champions, or IROC, will make its return as a support series for the weekend.

That race is scheduled for Saturday with IndyCar greats Helio Castroneves, Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan taking part alongside NASCAR legends Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace and Bill Elliott using the same Pontiac Firebirds the original IROC series used from 1996 to 2006.

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There's a lot of excitement around this one-of-a-kind addition to the 2026 IndyCar calendar, and, this week, reigning series champ Alex Palou, Indy 500 champ Felix Rosenqvist and Team Penske's David Malukas were all at the White House to meet with President Donald Trump and to knock out some pit stop practice.

IndyCar has another big weekend ahead. The series heads to Nashville Superspeedway for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, which will air on FOX immediately after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

Ramaswamy torches Dem rival over 'outrageous' COVID-19 claim: 'Spewing lies'

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:12:44 -0400

Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio, is facing backlash from Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy after claiming COVID-19 mortality rates had been as high as 50% in the early days of the 2020 pandemic.

Acton highlighted the figure as evidence of her effective leadership as director of the Ohio Department of Health on a podcast appearance in September.

"In those early days, the mortality rate was 50%. I started with that in March. By June, when we reopened, it was because we took swift, decisive action. The mortality rate had gone down to 5%. We learned how to save lives," Acton said.

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Acton’s retelling of the pandemic’s lethality comes as she defends her record as health director and amid an uphill bid to become the next governor of the Buckeye State.

COVID-19’s mortality rate was well below the 50% Acton described, resulting in 275,000 deaths nationwide in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Of patients who contracted the virus, the death rate was just 15.9% when adjusted for age. And when filtered further for when COVID was the cause of death, that figure fell further to 11.3%.

When asked about the figure, Acton’s office said she had been referring to death rates in hospitals.

She also bashed Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, the founder of Roivant Sciences, a biotech pharmaceutical company that helped produce COVID treatments.

"While Dr. Acton was working hand in hand with Governor DeWine to keep Ohioans safe, Vivek Ramaswamy was calling for mandatory COVID-19 testing, making more than $2 billion off of the COVID vaccine and recommending segregating Ohioans based on biomarker status," Addie Bullock, a spokesperson for Acton’s campaign, said.

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In the past, Acton has received Republican criticism for pushing Ohio’s COVID response too far. Acton has countered by arguing that her leadership, alongside Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, had been effective.

"I had quarantine power. … We were the very first to take action," Acton said on the podcast.

A Ramaswamy spokesperson fired back at Acton, telling Fox News Digital she was "spewing lies" on COVID-19.

"Liberal Amy Acton is desperately trying to rewrite history, spewing lies in a futile attempt to justify her disastrous decision-making during COVID," Connie Luck said.

"But her outrageous claims only confirm what we already know: She’s an incompetent, failed government bureaucrat who ran our state into the ground and is wholly unqualified to lead Ohio."

With Acton’s advice, Ohio was one of the first states to impose broad emergency restrictions, becoming the first state to shut down schools in March, issuing stay-at-home orders, closing polling places and limiting public gatherings of 50 and then 100 people.

In those early days, Acton once overestimated the number of people in Ohio with COVID, asserting in March 2020 that the figure was 100,000, only to walk back the claim a few days later and state that she had been "guesstimating." Also in March, Acton claimed Ohio could see as many as 10,000 new cases a day at a press conference with DeWine.

DeWine has defended Acton from criticism, saying it was ultimately his decision on which closures to enact and called Acton's counsel "superb" in comments to local media.

Later, Acton split with the governor’s office. In particular, Acton disagreed with allowing county fairs, citing fears that the events would risk renewed spread of the virus. She also didn’t see eye to eye with which groups entered into partnerships with the state.

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"I stepped down because I would not sign orders that were being forced on me. I stepped down in June because they began to make COVID, like everything else in the state house, political, giving special interests and certain businesses advantage over other businesses," Acton said.

Having cleared the Ohio primaries and secured the Democratic nomination, Acton will face Ramaswamy in the Nov. 3 general election.

Woman found in shallow grave ID’d after 44 years as millionaire tied to estate murder plot

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:22:56 -0400

A woman whose remains were found in a shallow grave in Riverside County, California, more than four decades ago has been identified as a multimillionaire real estate investor who vanished in 1981.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Bureau said advances in investigative genetic genealogy, along with dental records, confirmed the victim was Thelma Gaston, 80, whose disappearance sparked a high-profile Los Angeles murder investigation.

The case began Nov. 28, 1981, when people searching for firewood near Sugar Loaf Mountain discovered skeletal remains protruding from a shallow grave.

Riverside County sheriff's investigators recovered the remains the following day near Highway 74, but the body had decomposed so extensively that authorities were unable to determine who the victim was despite extensive investigative efforts.

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For decades, the woman remained known only as an unidentified homicide victim.

According to UPI archives, Gaston, an 80-year-old wealthy real estate investor whose estate was estimated to be worth roughly $20 million, disappeared on June 28, 1981. A note was found on the door of her home stating she had gone out to look for a missing cat, but she never returned.

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Prosecutors later accused Lawrence Remsen, then 39, of killing Gaston to gain control of her multimillion-dollar estate. Police described Remsen as Gaston’s "sometime companion."

He pleaded not guilty to charges, including murder, forgery, grand theft and attempted grand theft after authorities alleged business associates received forged letters naming him as the person who would control Gaston's fortune.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner's Bureau, the Los Angeles Police Department ultimately identified Remsen as the suspect after determining he had falsely represented Gaston's disappearance.

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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office later successfully prosecuted the case, and Remsen was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

While the homicide investigation had long been resolved, what happened to Gaston's body remained a mystery.

That changed after the Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner's Bureau received funding through the Missing and Unidentified Human Remains Grant, giving investigators the opportunity to revisit long-unsolved unidentified remains cases with modern forensic technology.

Investigators revisited the case in November 2024 by exhuming the remains for additional forensic testing. DNA samples were later sent to Othram, a forensic laboratory in The Woodlands, Texas, where scientists developed a comprehensive DNA profile using the company's Forensic-Grade Genome Sequencing technology, allowing investigators to use forensic genetic genealogy and dental records to positively identify Gaston in May 2026.

The identification was made through a collaborative effort involving the Riverside Sheriff's Coroner's Bureau, the Riverside Cold Case Homicide Team and Othram.

"This identification ensures that Ms. Gaston has her name — and her story — returned to her," the Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner's Bureau said in announcing the breakthrough.

California prison records show Remsen, now 83, is serving a life sentence at the California Institution for Men in Chino. He was denied parole in July 2025, and his next parole suitability hearing is scheduled for July 2028.

Othram said the case marks the 85th publicly announced California case in which its forensic DNA technology has helped identify an unknown individual.

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The case underscores how advances in investigative genetic genealogy continue to solve decades-old mysteries once thought unsolvable, helping investigators identify victims who for years had no name.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner's Bureau, Othram, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and the Los Angeles Police Department for additional information.