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Piers Morgan accuses Tim Miller of ‘TDS’ after Trump critic claims president has done ‘nothing’ good

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:25 -0400

Piers Morgan accused Tim Miller of showing "a clear symptom of Trump derangement syndrome" on Tuesday when the former Republican strategist said on "The Bulwark Podcast" that President Donald Trump has done "nothing" good.

Morgan challenged Miller to name one positive thing Trump had done after Miller argued he should not have to soften his criticism of the president.

"So right there, I’m afraid, is a classic example of a clear symptom of Trump derangement syndrome," Morgan said.

The exchange came after Miller said Trump critics are often accused of having "TDS" even when they are, in his view, telling the truth about the president.

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"Wwhat do you want me to do? Be a liar, shine his turds, pretend like he’s something that he’s not?" Miller said. "I mean, look, if the honest truth is everybody who goes in to work for Trump, and then has a falling out with him and leaves, sounds like me in the end."

"I mean, John Kelly, you know, thought he’s a fascist. [James] Mattis, [Anthony] Scaramucci, we could go down the list. They all sound like me because I’m saying the truth about him," Miller said.

Morgan then interrupted the argument with what he called a test.

"Let me do a test. Tell me one good thing Trump has done," Morgan said.

Miller pushed back by saying he believed Trump’s presidency was part of a larger flawed political project.

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"The Abraham Accords is something that people say. That's turned out to be a s--- sandwich," Miller said, referring to the normalizing of diplomatic ties between Israel and several Arab states during Trump's first term. "No, I think everything has turned out to be a s--- sandwich."

Morgan pressed Miller again on whether he could identify anything Trump had done well.

"What do you think he’s done that’s been good?" Morgan said.

Miller rejected the premise: "Nothing. I think that it’s a disaster."

Morgan then listed border security as one Trump achievement Miller should be willing to acknowledge.

"Obviously, shutting the southern border... stopping millions of people coming over the southern border illegally without going through any process was wrong. It happened under [Joe] Biden to catastrophic levels," Morgan said.

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Miller said he agreed with criticism of Biden's border record, but argued Trump blocked a legislative fix and then pursued an immigration policy Miller called un-American.

"The Biden policy got out of hand. Much too late — this is a political criticism of him — Biden went to the Congress and tried to come up with a solution. Trump scuttled that solution, and then he did it via executive order," Miller said.

Morgan cited Trump's role in freeing hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as an achievement.

"The way he got the remaining hostages out of Gaza for Israel was a major achievement," Morgan said.

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Miller said the release of hostages was good, but argued that did not make Trump's broader Middle East policy successful.

"Well, sure it’s good that the hostages are out, but that doesn’t mean his Israel policy is good," Miller said.

Morgan said Trump deserved credit for that specific outcome while still criticizing his decision to go to war with Iran.

John Stamos told 'Dancing with the Stars' producers to never ask him to join the show again

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:52:02 -0400

John Stamos is finally revealing why he'll never join "Dancing with the Stars."

On Tuesday's episode of "The Bobbycast" podcast, Stamos revealed that he's asked every season to join, but never will.

"What makes that show good is people suffering and looking like fools," Stamos began. "They’re breaking their feet, calluses. I don’t want that."

The "Full House" star told host Bobby Bones that after being repeatedly asked to join, and always turning "DWTS" down, he finally made it very clear.

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"I said, ‘Don’t ever ask me again.' I’m never gonna do that show," Stamos said.

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Bones, who won "DWTS" with Sharna Burgess in 2018, attempted to sway Stamos and said the actor would "learn so much." Bones was unsuccessful at changing Stamos's mind.

In 2010, Stamos took to Twitter and announced that he would not be joining "Dancing with the Stars."

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"I’m not doing ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Flattered to be asked. I’m not a dancer. I’d put my foot in my mouth faster than John Mayer," Stamos wrote at the time, according to People.

"DWTS" pro Karina Smirnoff had invited Stamos at the time to compete on the show. "He could be a great dancer," Smirnoff said at the time, per People.

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Joy Reid gives Maine Democrats 'permission to not vote' if party replaces Graham Platner with a moderate

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:42:10 -0400

Far-left journalist Joy Reid unloaded on the Democratic Party following Graham Platner’s suspension of his Maine Senate campaign on Wednesday, telling voters they have her "permission to not vote" if leadership opts to replace the progressive candidate with a more moderate option.

On "The Joy Reid Show," the former MSNBC host warned key figures in the party that if they do not replace Platner with an "ideologically similar candidate," voters may stay home on Election Day.

"You need to replace him with somebody who is ideologically the same, because that is what was decided. The people of Maine, the Democratic voters of Maine said, ‘We want a progressive.’ They did not say they want an AIPAC [American Israel Public Affairs Committee] moderate," Reid said. "So the Democratic Party in Maine ought to pick someone who is ideologically the same or ideologically similar as Platner."

Reid went on to give Maine voters her blessing not to cast their ballot if the Democrats do not select a candidate whose policies are in line with Platner’s campaign promises.

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"If you don't and the DNC shoves an AIPAC candidate down your throat, you have my permission to not vote for them because the Democratic Party needs to learn that it is not, ‘Vote blue no matter who’ — it matters who," Reid continued.

The podcast host suggested that the Democrats would have to reckon with an inevitable election loss if party leaders do not take voters’ preferences into account.

"They sometimes need to lose in order to learn," Reid said. "Sometimes when you lose, you learn."

Reid concluded with words of warning for the party that if they select another "sellout moderate" to fill Platner’s seat, the decision could cost them the election.

"If they put another AIPAC sellout moderate in place of Graham Platner, and they do not put somebody in who is his same ideology, you have my permission to stay your a-- home. Then they will learn — when Susan Collins gets six more years," Reid said. "At this point, we have to teach Democrats. We need to instruct them and teach them how to treat us."

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"It's like being in a relationship," Reid added. "We gotta teach you how to treat your wife."

Reid’s comments come on the heels of Platner’s announcement that he was dropping out of the race just five days before a crucial 5 p.m. deadline on Monday, July 13, allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him on the general election ballot.

The party has until July 27 to select a new nominee.

Platner's suspension of his campaign was announced just days after Maine resident Jenny Racicot told CNN's Jake Tapper that "by dictionary definition" Platner "raped" her while the pair were in a relationship — allegations that Platner has vehemently denied.

In a statement to Politico, Platner said, "These allegations are troubling, serious, and false. Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically untrue."

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Platner was the subject of a second bombshell allegation published on Tuesday by The Washington Post, in which ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield accused him of removing condoms during sex and engaging in physical misconduct.

In a statement to the Post, the Platner campaign said that Fifield's latest allegations were "categorically false and politically motivated."

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In a video posted to X Wednesday night, Platner insisted he was not suspending his campaign "because of allegations" but was "doing it because of structures that are being taken away from us by those in power."

Stephen Curry opens up about possibly teaming up with LeBron James, which was once a 'pipe dream'

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:40:20 -0400

For four consecutive years, Stephen Curry and LeBron James tried to win an NBA championship against one another — but soon, they might try to win one together.

The two faces of this generation's NBA faced off against each other in the NBA Finals each year from 2015 to 2018, with Curry winning three and James winning one.

What became a de facto annual series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors grew into one of the greatest on-court rivalries in the history of basketball.

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But after they teamed up for an Olympic gold medal in Paris, what was once an irrational thought turned into a reality, and suddenly Curry's Golden State Warriors found themselves among the favorites to land James after he announced he'd be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency.

"If LeBron says he wants to play for you, you move mountains to get him," Curry told reporters at his American Century Championship media availability on Thursday.

Curry all but confirmed the Warriors are in the "mix" of suitors for the NBA's all-time leading scorer, a scenario Curry can hardly believe.

"I mean, up until probably two, three years ago, it was like a pipe dream question or even a thought, but that is a part of the allure," Curry said when asked by Fox News Digital about the possibility of playing alongside James after once being his public enemy No. 1.

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"For him going into his 24th season, me going to my 18th, the battles that we had, that would be such a unique story in NBA history, sports history. But a little premature right now to talk about it other than that."

After James and the Cavs completed the first-ever 3-1 comeback in NBA Finals history in 2016, the Warriors signed Kevin Durant, and they won the next two titles as James' surrounding talent diminished.

James then went to the Lakers where he won his fourth title in 2020, but his tenure there is up after nine seasons.

The Warriors appear to be on the outside looking in at the LeBron sweepstakes after being an early favorite, but reports have said James is going to make his decision based simply on his own happiness, money aside.

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And it's hard not to be happy playing alongside a fellow NBA legend who has gone from a rival to a good friend.

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American Century Championship brings celebrities to the golf course for a star-studded tournament

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:40:06 -0400

The American Century Championship is where celebrities go to duke it out on the golf course.

The Edgewood Golf Course in Lake Tahoe is where the biggest show in celebrity golf will take place. The tournament begins on July 10 and runs through July 12.

The American Century Championship uses a Modified Stableford scoring system rather than traditional stroke play, which means that instead of counting total strokes, players are instead awarded points based on their score for each hole.

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An albatross is worth 10 points, a hole-in-one is worth eight points, an eagle is worth six points, a birdie is worth three points, a par is worth one point, a bogey is worth nothing and anything two over par or worse is worth minus two points.

Last year, former NHL star Joe Pavelski won with 73 points. World Series champion John Smoltz finished second with 64 points, country singer Jake Owen came in third with 62 points, former USMNT soccer star Taylor Twellman came in fourth with 61 points, while Golden State Warriors legend Steph Curry came in fifth with 58 points.

Smoltz told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that he has not started fast enough in the first round, forcing him to play catch-up.

"I get off to a slow start. Every tournament I rally second and third round with too big of a hole. I make a ton of pars. It's so frustrating to say that I make a ton of pars. That would be normally good, but it's not in this tournament. I think at one point I made 29 pars in a row in one tournament and it was nauseating. It was like I'd rather bite the head of my putter off because you only get one point for a par," Smoltz told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

Smoltz attributed his slow starts to a conservative mindset and stressed the importance of making birdie putts.

"You get three times the value for a birdie. So, like last year, I think I made seven or eight birdies the last round to finish second. Couldn't chase down Pavelski, but I'm like, where has that been? Where's those birdies in the first round?" Smoltz said.

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LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam echoed Smoltz’s sentiment about needing to be aggressive because of the scoring system.

"I would love to bring it home. I have not been able to do that, I keep trying every year. Keep knocking on in the door. I want to get the guys one time. I mean it obviously I have to play well all three rounds. I think I need to be a little more aggressive because it's Stableford as you know," Sorenstam told Fox News Digital.

"Different format than I'm used to. I mean, as far as you know, my professional career, we played stroke play for four days. Consistency was really the key. Now it's about getting points and you get points by being more aggressive here. It rewards birdies and Eagles. I think I got to really try to be a little bit more aggressive, which is maybe not my nature when it comes to golf."

Smoltz, Sorenstam, Owen, Pavelski, Curry, former NFL star Adam Thielen, and Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves are among the favorites. While the golf is certainly a major draw from some of the celebrities, many praised the atmosphere the tournament has.

"I think American Century does a great job of getting good people to come out there and be a part of the tournament and it's a lot of good golf too," Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

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"They make you feel like you're on the tour for one week."

This will be the 37th American Century Championship, and Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann has played in 36 of them. He said he used to be a 2-handicap, but is now a nine, as he doesn’t hit the ball as far.

He called the event a can’t-miss event, not just because of the golf, but because of all the people you get to meet.

"The American Century Championship has evolved to one of those things that if you love golf at all and you happen to be in that quote-unquote celebrity world, it's the thing you really want to participate in. You get to measure your game. You get to pull back the curtain on so many wonderful people and you get to see those that you watch on TV because I'm a fan of everything. But now you get a chance to see them up close and personal and you get a chance to meet them and get to know them and it's exciting," Theismann told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

The 76-year-old said he gets to visit people on the range. He mentioned Jerry Rice, Tony Romo, and Miles Teller as people he has had conversations with, calling himself a ‘fanboy’ of Teller’s.

Theismann said "Top Gun: Maverick" is his favorite movie of all time.

ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas said he was invited six or seven years ago and called it the equivalent of a PGA Tour player being invited to the Masters.

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"When I got invited six, seven years ago and I was thrilled. I just couldn't believe I would get to do it. And they've been they must have a very low bar, but they've invited me back ever since. And to me, getting that invitation has got to be the equivalent of a PGA tour player getting invited to the Masters. So, you get the invitation, you're like, "Oh, my God, I can't believe they invited me back again." And it's an automatic yes," Bilas told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

"It's just a thrill. And it's equally thrilling once you're there cause it's a beautiful setting in Lake Tahoe at the Edgewood Resort. The weather's always spectacular. Seventy thousand people are there in shorts and sundresses and just enjoying seeing some of their favorite celebs."

Bilas said he loves competing in the tournament, but called the atmosphere what makes it special. He credited CEO Jonathan Thomas for being so welcoming and creating a family environment that everyone loves.

NFL great Patrick Peterson said the event has evolved over the years and said it’s something that his whole family enjoys.

"My girls look forward to going to Lake Tahoe each and every year to not only walk with dad, but to go out on the lake," Peterson told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "Go on top the mountain and doing the zipline and things like that. So, the memories that they're able to create for the families that are involved are countless."

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NFL legend Jerome Bettis said the American Century Championship gives him a locker room vibe he doesn’t get anymore.

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"I think the favorite part is really getting to chop it up with the athletes because, obviously, being retired, you don't get the chance to do that anymore. And, so, when you do get a chance to kind of rib guys and have fun with guys like that locker room experience again, it's really fun and exhilarating," Bettis said.

The tournament has raised more than $8 million for regional and national charities. American Century Investments donates 40% of its profits to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and activates fundraising at the tournament to drive direct donations to Stowers each year.

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NASA chief confirms agency has unexplained UFO imagery: 'We don't know what it is'

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:34:33 -0400

NASA head Jared Isaacman recently confirmed that the space agency has taken images of objects that remain unknown, which could be classified as UFOs.

Isaacman, who began serving as NASA's chief administrator in December, said the imagery could not be explained.

"We have captured imagery — and this is what President Trump is very forward-leaning about — that, based on the data that we have within that imagery, we don't know what it is," he told podcast host Jack Gordon in a June 30 episode.

Isaacman stopped short of saying the images were proof of extraterrestrial life but said he was confident that, at some point, humans will conclude that other lifeforms exist beyond planet Earth.

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"I think there's a very real possibility we're going to arrive at a conclusion in our lifetime that perhaps there's life everywhere out there and that it isn't as infrequent as it could possibly be," he added.

NASA has previously denied having any evidence to suggest that UFOs are extraterrestrial in origin.

A 2023 report by an independent group of scientists and experts convened by NASA stated that more data was needed to better understand certain encounters that defied explanation.

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The Pentagon has released batches of data, images and other files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

In June, it released dozens of records published through the Trump administration's Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, or PURSUE, a government-wide effort to declassify files related to UAPs.

"We did keep a lot of that buried in files somewhere, and the president said, ‘Why? Put it out there. We don't have time to study it. Let other people tell us what it is,’ and you're seeing that effort. And you're going to continue to see it," Isaacman said.

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Thus far, nothing has pointed to definitive proof of extraterrestrial life.

Isaacman noted that while NASA has images appearing to show unexplained objects, it has yet to see evidence of crashed alien bodies or recovered spacecraft. However, he teased that NASA may already have evidence of life on Mars, a mere 250 million miles away.

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"We got samples on Mars right now," he said. "If we bring them back, there is a very high probability that they will point to, at some point, microbial life at least on Mars.

"I can't hate the subject," Isaacman added. "In fact, I'm incredibly fascinated by it because that is at the heart of what we're trying to do at NASA — answer the question, ‘Are we alone?’"

Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:34:58 -0400

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, once proposed raising taxes to make room for a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) officer.

A "DEI coordinator" was among eight new hires in the city’s 2023 proposed budget and would have set aside $25,500 for the position. In order to cover the costs of that opening and those of a police chief, a fire chief, a business administrator, a solicitor and a director of public works, the budget included a 3% property tax increase, estimated to generate $957,000 for the city.

The positions themselves were estimated to cost $380,500. That budget was ultimately not adopted.

Cognetti’s proposed plan highlights her beliefs about diversity in government and the directness with which government should pursue representation among certain demographics as she looks to flip one of the country’s most competitive districts and unseat incumbent Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pa.

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In the past, Cognetti has highlighted her purposeful pursuit of diversity in government.

"We’re not doing this for the publicity. We’re doing this quietly so that these conversations just become the norm," Cognetti said in a podcast appearance.

When asked about the DEI proposals and the 2023 budget, the Cognetti campaign pointed out that Bresnahan’s company has received government assistance for being "women-owned," support it says is in line with DEI policies.

"Rob Bresnahan’s own company identifies itself as disadvantaged and women-owned in order to get a leg up on securing federal contracts," a Cognetti spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital, referring to Kuharchik Construction Inc.

The company, which Bresnahan began leading as CEO in 2013, has received $162,000 in federal contracts since 2008, according to records.

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It has not received federal payments since 2017.

The campaign also said that many of Cognetti’s other acts as mayor directly helped bring the city’s costs down.

"Mayor Cognetti ran as an independent against a corrupt Democratic machine and reformed city hall. She saved taxpayers' money by balancing the budget after years of mismanagement, turned down a government car and gas card, refused a pay raise, and improved the city’s credit rating from junk bond status to an A- investment rating," the Cognetti campaign continued. "Now Paige is running to take on corrupt politicians in Washington like Rob Bresnahan, who has stock traded off of his votes and his access to insider information in Congress."

Bresnahan is not under investigation for insider trading, a violation of House rules.

Despite her emphasis on cutting government spending, Cognetti’s framing of the 2023 budget and its DEI role reflects her belief that diversity should be an area where the government places more of its resources.

She explained her thinking in a 2023 podcast.

"I will say that we’ve had some setbacks. Last year we put a DEI coordinator in our budget. My city council cut that position with zero fanfare. There was no public comment. And this is where I think that the positive advocacy is missing," Cognetti said of her budget proposal.

"You know, you want to raise taxes 3%. ‘Well, it should be only 2%.’ Okay, well, let’s have that conversation," she said.

In Cognetti’s view, her work on DEI has not clashed with Scranton's interests, and she affirms that hiring the best candidates has naturally led to greater diversity in government roles.

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"We’re not doing it by cherry-picking, but by merit, and lo and behold, City Hall looks different," Cognetti said.

"When you walk into City Hall today, there are far more people of color and far more women working there, I think, than you would have seen four years ago. And again, it's not because we have had some grand strategy beyond really just hiring the best people for the jobs and trying to make sure that our jobs are posted in places that people are looking, right?"

Tom Hanks' son Chet Hanks shares the life-changing decision that followed rehab and addiction

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:25:18 -0400

Chet Hanks offered a deeply personal look at his struggles with addiction and self-worth, saying he didn't find peace until he stopped trying to control everything and gave it to God.

Hanks reflected on the emotional burden of growing up in the shadow of Tom Hanks, his journey through rehab and the lessons he's learned since an appearance on "Artist Friendly with Joel Madden."

The 35-year-old actor said life changed for him when he embraced gratitude for life's simplest moments rather than focusing on opportunities that weren't coming.

"I did notice that once I learned to truly love the simple s---, it made ... my career happen a lot smoother," he told host Joel Madden. "Like, that's actually the game changer that shifted everything in my career."

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"Like, once I was like, I don't have s---. I'm broke. Like, I'm fresh outta rehab or whatever. I got nothing going on. No opportunity's happening. Nobody's calling my phone. Nobody's f---ing, I don't even have an audition. Music? No one gives a f--- about my music. You know what I mean?" he added.

"But I was so grateful to just have a spot, have my bike, wake up in the morning. Wow. It's a beautiful day. I'm gonna go for a walk."

The actor said embracing gratitude after rehab ultimately led him to surrender his worries to God rather than trying to control every outcome.

"When I got to that point, that's when the phone started ringing," he explained. "You know what I'm saying? It's an energetic thing. .... I truly believe that. I feel like we are trained to think that we have to hustle and grind to make s--- happen. And, to some extent, that's true.

"But, for me, I can truly say that when I was putting it all on myself, I gotta grind. I gotta hustle. I gotta think of something. I gotta come up with a plan. I gotta f---ing do this. I gotta f---ing wait. You know what I mean? I got nowhere. Like, it was always just one f---ing obstacle after the other."

Instead of relying solely on hustle, Hanks said he found peace by placing his faith in God.

"It felt like I was just never making any progress. When I truly let go, and I'm like, you know what, f--- all that. I gotta just enjoy the simple s--- and trust God. And what I'm worrying about I give it to God. I tell God, 'Yo God, check this out. This is what I'm worrying about. I'm stressed about this. I don't know what the f--- I'm gonna do. I don't gotta answer. I'm giving it to you. You deal with it. Please. Amen.' That's when s--- started happening."

Reflecting on his addiction, Hanks offered a candid explanation for what drew him to drugs in the first place.

"See, that was my problem, is that I liked not being in control. That was like the thrill of it."

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Hanks also looked back on his childhood, explaining how growing up as the son of one of Hollywood's biggest stars shaped his self-worth. He admitted he was "hyper aware" of how people interacted with him to the point that it "was like an overload."

"There's so much information that I'm picking up on," Hanks said. "These micro things that I'm aware of, that was so overwhelming, that the way I dealt with it was just tune it out completely," he explained. "Because if I didn't shut it off completely, I would be consumed by it. And that kind of created its own monster."

He explained that those feelings made him crave a sense of freedom that had eluded him for years.

"The circumstances I was born into was, like, I didn't feel like I needed to meet the bar. I felt like I had to excel past the bar in order for me to just ... live up to who I thought I should be," he explained.

Those pressures became deeply internalized, according to Hanks.

"Over long periods of time, the result, for me at least, was to internalize it – forming the belief that there is something wrong with me," he admitted.

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Hanks said the emotional toll boiled down to one overwhelming feeling.

"Like, really what it is is just feeling worthless," Hanks said. "I felt worthless. You know what I'm saying? People ask me, 'What was it like for you growing up?' ... They have an idea in their head, like, of like some, like f---ing awesome.

"That wasn't it dude," he emphasized. "And that wasn't it. It was, like, just feeling f---ing worthless."

Hanks revealed his Nashville trailer home represents the freedom he spent years searching for after addiction and growing up in the shadow of one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

"I just love the feeling of, like, freedom," he told Madden. "That, to me, is, I realize, like, that that's the most important thing in life for me, hands down."

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Hanks traded swanky apartment living for a Nashville trailer park while pursuing his country music dreams.

He launched his country music career in 2025 as he created his band, Something Out West, with collaborator Drew Arthur. The duo released "Leaving Hollywood" and recently performed at the Stagecoach Festival.

Looking back on his journey, Hanks said one lesson stands above all the rest.

"I just feel like gratitude is the key to unlocking everything," he explained. "Because if you're not grateful for, at least, you could have a s----- job that you hate. But if you're not at least grateful in that s----- job for your health, for your loved ones. Then if you don't learn the importance of gratitude when you don't have s---, you're not gonna learn it If you get all the s---."

"And even if you get all the s---, if you've never learned why you have to be grateful, then it won't even f---ing matter, and you won't even enjoy it," Hanks noted. "And then what's the point?"

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Major NBA trade won't be official until league's investigation into team's salary cap accusations is complete

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:23:15 -0400

Kawhi Leonard isn't going to Toronto just yet.

Last week, Leonard's Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a trade that would send him to the Toronto Raptors, where he won a championship in 2019. However, the trade is reportedly on hold until the NBA's investigation into the Clippers is complete.

Leonard is accused of receiving off-the-books money through an apparent endorsement deal to help the Clippers circumvent the salary cap.

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"For the past 10 months, our organization has fully cooperated with an NBA investigation, participating in dozens of interviews, providing tens of thousands of documents and facilitating access to our staff. While the process has been challenging, we have remained committed to transparency," the Clippers said in a statement to ESPN.

"On June 30, we reached an agreement in principle to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. We have since been informed that the trade can only be finalized if the Raptors' ownership group assumes the risk of penalties related to Kawhi’s contract that could theoretically result from the ongoing investigation.

"The investigation is ongoing, and we expect the trade to be finalized following its conclusion."

In the statement, the Clippers denied any wrongdoing.

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"We did not funnel money to Kawhi Leonard through Aspiration. Like many sophisticated investors, financial institutions and business partners, we were victims of a fraud initiated by [Aspiration co-founder Joe] Sanberg, who has been convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison," the team said.

"We recognize the uncertainty this has created and the impact it has had on our team, our fans, the Raptors organization, their fans and the players whose futures remain affected while this process continues. We remain confident that, when the facts are evaluated fairly and thoroughly, the NBA will confirm exactly what we have said from the beginning: We have not done what we are accused of doing."

The Raptors told ESPN they "would assume the risk of any potential outcome" of the investigation and "will wait until the league's investigation is complete."

"The Raptors remain eager to bring Kawhi back to Toronto and look forward to a swift resolution for our players, our organization and our fans," they said.

Leonard remains under contract through 2027 and is set to earn more than $50 million next season. According to reports, he also hopes to sign a two-year, $126.1 million extension that would allow him to finish his career in Canada.

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The Raptors agreed to part with forward Brandon Ingram, guard Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.

Outkick's Alejandro Avila contributed to this report.

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Accused Charlie Kirk assassin allegedly confessed in texts, apologized and described motive, agent testifies

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:51:43 -0400

PROVO, Utah – Tyler Robinson allegedly admitted to assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in text messages to his roommate after the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting, apologized for his actions and claimed he acted because he "had enough of his hatred," according to testimony Thursday during Robinson's preliminary hearing.

Utah State Bureau of Investigation Agent Brian Davis read portions of the text exchange in court as prosecutors continued presenting evidence against Robinson, 23, who is charged with assassinating Kirk outside a "Prove Me Wrong" event at Utah Valley University in Orem.

Reading from the exchange, Davis testified Robinson sent his roommate, Lance Twiggs, a message shortly after the shooting that read, "Stop what you're doing. Look under the keyboard."

Davis then read another alleged message from Robinson.

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"I'm still okay, my love, but I'm stuck in Orem for a little while longer yet. Shouldn't be long until I can come home, but gotta grab my rifle," the message read. "Still, to be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you."

Twiggs allegedly replied, "You weren't the one who did it, right?"

"I am. I'm sorry."

After Twiggs wrote, "I thought they caught the person," Davis read Robinson's alleged response.

"No, they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing. I had planned to grab my rifle from the drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down," Davis read. "It's quiet, almost enough to get out, but there's one vehicle lingering."

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When Twiggs asked why Robinson carried out the shooting, Davis testified Robinson replied: "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out. If I'm able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence. Going to attempt to retrieve it again. Hopefully they have moved on."

Robinson added, "I haven't seen anything in the news about them finding it. We'll update you by midnight."

After Twiggs asked how long he had been planning the shooting, Davis read Robinson's response: "A bit over a week. I believe I can get close to it, but there is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don't want to chance it."

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Davis also read messages in which Robinson allegedly described trying to recover the rifle.

"While they were parked there, if they had found it, I imagine there would be more commotion. Again, I'm sorry for roping you into all of this. You shouldn't have to worry about this."

When Twiggs asked why Robinson left the rifle behind, Davis read his alleged response.

"I worry about prints. I had to leave it in a bush where I changed outfits, didn't have the ability or time to bring it with."

According to Davis, Robinson later wrote, "I'll bet that K-9 sniffed it out. We replace it? Unlikely. I don't fully know what the gun was because it was old as s--- and Gramps did some modifying."

He also referenced bullets he had engraved before the shooting.

"Remember how I was engraving bullets? The f------ messages are mostly a big meme. If I see notices... on Fox News, I might have a stroke."

The exchange concluded with Robinson allegedly writing, "No, my dad wanted to use a high caliber for the rifle hunt. Judging from today, I say Gramps' gun does just fine."

Davis testified that Robinson then instructed Twiggs: "Delete this exchange."

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Davis also testified Robinson later texted, "I'm going to turn myself in willingly. One of my neighbors here is a deputy for the sheriff. We hope to keep things sort of quiet here."

The final message Davis read from the exchange stated: "If any police ask you questions, ask for a lawyer and stay silent. My lawyer should be Doug Terry. I'll see if he can reach out to you and make sure the police follow."

17 backyard additions under $200 that make your outdoor space feel brand new

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:21:55 -0500

Summer is almost here, which means your backyard is about to see a lot more use. A few smart additions like string lights, an outdoor rug and a fire pit can make the space feel like an extension of your living room without a major project. Some options, including chaise lounge sets, are up to 71% off. These easy upgrades start at just $22.

Under $50

Add lighting and outdoor rugs for quick upgrades without committing to a full makeover.

Outdoor rug: $23.45 (5% off)

Original price: $24.60

If a patio or deck feels unfinished, an outdoor rug can help pull the space together. This large patterned rug works well under seating areas or dining tables and cleans up easily with a sweep or hose. It also folds up and stores away in the included bag when not in use.

Solar-powered string lights: $21.99

Few upgrades can transform a patio faster than string lights. These solar-powered strands turn on automatically at dusk and run for five to six hours on a full charge. With WeatherTite construction rated for winds up to 50 mph and 12 shatterproof bulbs, they're built to last.

Plow & Hearth Sunbrella throw pillows: $39.95

Instead of buying all-new outdoor furniture, try livening up your existing pieces with these stylish throw pillows. Available in over a dozen designs and crafted using acrylic fabric that locks in color, these UV-protected pillows will still look brilliant season after season.

Solar deck lights: $24.99 (38% off)

Original price: $39.99

Solar deck lights are an easy way to make outdoor spaces better lit and more inviting. They turn on automatically at dusk and off at dawn, providing light for steps and pathways. A full charge takes about four to five hours in direct sunlight.

Whiskey barrel planters, set of 3: $24.86 (17% off)

Original price: $29.99

These large whiskey barrel planters give the look of wood without the upkeep, and the built-in drainage helps avoid overwatering. Prefer something sleeker? The all-white fiberstone planter gives a modern feel and works indoors or out.

Steel patio side table: $31.99 (18% off)

Original price: $38.88

An extra side table gives you a spot for drinks and small plates while relaxing in a lounge or Adirondack chair. This black steel version stays cooler in the sun thanks to its powder-coated finish and cleans up quickly with a hose.

Best Choice raised oval garden bed: $29.99 (40% off)

Original price: $44.99

Planning to grow vegetables this spring? A raised garden bed lets you control soil quality while helping reduce weeds. The open-bottom design improves drainage to prevent water and salt buildup, creating a healthier growing environment. This powder-coated steel option comes in multiple colors to blend in with your garden.

Under $100

Planters and patio sets add color and function to your backyard without overspending.

Outdoor wall light: $55.99

Add this modern black lantern to a dim or completely unlit porch or patio for a bit of extra light and style. The seeded glass casts a soft, textured glow at night, and the fixture comes with mounting hardware for simple installation.

108-inch umbrella: $59.99 (39% off)

Original price: $99

Create a shady spot for summer days with this large 108-inch umbrella, designed to provide flexible coverage as the sun moves. Tilt the canopy to adjust your shade, while the UPF 60 fabric helps protect against harsh rays. A smooth-turning crank makes setup quick and easy.

Lockable deck box: $79.58 (7% off)

Original price: $94.73

Protect cushions, pool floats and gardening tools in this lockable deck box. It helps keep everything in one place and even doubles as extra seating when guests stop by. For bigger storage needs, this 5-by-3-foot shed has double doors and room for lawn tools or even a mower.

Side table with hidden cooler: $79.49

Get a side table, cocktail table and beverage cooler all in one versatile piece. The Keter Pacific Cool Bar features a hidden 7.5-gallon cooler that holds up to 40 cans and keeps drinks cold for 12-plus hours. Twist the lid to lift it from coffee table height to bar height, then use the built-in drain plug for easy cleanup.

Rattan patio set with cushions: $89.99 (18% off)

Original price: $109.99

This sleek three-piece rattan set includes two cushioned high-back chairs and a glass-top coffee table sized for small patios or balconies. The easy-to-clean surfaces make it a practical choice for everyday use.

Under $200

Get more out of your backyard with bigger investment upgrades like a fire pit or pizza oven.

Wood-burning outdoor fire pit: $199 (20% off)

Original price: $248.99

A fire pit makes a backyard more inviting after sunset. This wood-burning steel design features a crossweave pattern for better airflow and includes a protective screen to help contain sparks.

Chaise lounge chairs, set of 2: $163.99 (71% off)

Original price: $569.99

Lounge chairs help you get more use out of your backyard, whether you’re reading a book or relaxing by the pool. This set is made from durable polyresin designed to handle sun and heat, and the adjustable backs fully recline. Add striped cushions for extra comfort and style.

Rattan patio set: $139.99 (22% off)

Original price: $179.99

Get more use out of your backyard with this two-person dining set. The woven rattan chairs offer a modern look and supportive design, and the cushions come in neutral tones. For larger gatherings, this six-piece set seats four and includes an umbrella.

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Outdoor pizza oven: $122.99 (28% off)

Original price: $169.99

Cook homemade pizza in this stainless steel oven. It offers multiple fuel options — wood pellets, electric or gas — for flexible cooking. A pizza stone is included, and the folding legs make storage simple.

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FAA sounds alarm as summer flyers approach July's biggest air traffic crunch

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:10:50 -0400

Travelers taking to the skies today are expected to face the busiest air travel day of July.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forecasting over 56,000 flights nationwide for Thursday, July 9, the agency told Fox News Digital.

The FAA's latest forecast calls for 56,311 flights, just eight fewer than the 56,319 flights recorded on June 25, the busiest day of the year so far.

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The timing may surprise some travelers, with the busiest flying day of the month falling nearly a week after the Fourth of July rather than during the holiday weekend itself.

New York-based travel expert Lee Abbamonte told Fox News Digital the unusual travel spike reflects shifting summer vacation patterns following the Fourth of July holiday.

"This unusual mid-July surge is due to peak summer vacation travel and people returning from extended Fourth of July trips," Abbamonte said.

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"This has all added up to a ridiculously busy travel day in a normally very busy time of the year."

He said travelers who delayed their return flights may also have benefited from lower fares.

"I think that has to do with extended vacations and the fact that off-days are generally cheaper for flying. Flying today on a Thursday is cheaper than it would have been last Sunday or even Monday with the holiday weekend," Abbamonte said.

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Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital that while July 4 marked the peak of the holiday itself, it was not necessarily the busiest day for flight operations.

"Many people drive for the Fourth of July," Leff said.

"Now that summer is in full swing, schools are out and bigger summer trips are underway, you get a combination of return traffic from extended trips, mid-summer leisure demand and the heavy end-of-week airline schedule," Leff said.

To help travelers navigate the crowds, Leff recommended booking nonstop flights whenever possible and choosing early morning departures, which are generally less likely to be affected by delays that build throughout the day.

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"When possible, travel nonstop," he said.

"Connections multiply the chances that something will go wrong."

ESPN's John Buccigross names his Mount Rushmore of all-time SportsCenter anchors

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:10:18 -0400

This October will mark 30 years since John Buccigross made his ESPN debut. Over the past three decades, he's become one of the network's most recognizable voices, anchoring SportsCenter and calling NHL games.

Buccigross joined OutKick this week for a wide-ranging conversation that revealed a side of him many viewers have never seen. He opened up about his divorce, his personal struggles, and how faith helped him through some of the most difficult years of his life.

We also asked him about a popular debate among sports fans: Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of SportsCenter anchors?

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"Chris Berman is the first name. He built the place," Buccigross said. "He was the everyday sports fan, the king of Middle America. He just loved sports, and that came through every night."

His second choice came just as quickly.

"Keith Olbermann is the other. His intelligence, his writing and his knowledge of history took the show to another level."

From there, Buccigross struggled to narrow the list to just four.

"Man, this is really hard," Buccigross admitted before working through the remaining candidates.

First, he mentioned Craig Kilborn:

"Craig Kilborn was different because he brought comedy. When he came on, it felt like a new artist had arrived. I'd see his name in the opening credits and know I was watching. He was genuinely funny and completely unique."

Then Scott Van Pelt:

"Scott Van Pelt deserves to be in the conversation, too. He's become an outstanding interviewer, maybe the best in the business. His 'One Big Thing' essays are exceptional, and to produce that level of work every night on a solo show is remarkable."

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Then Stuart Scott:

"Obviously, Stuart Scott was a comet. He came along and did the job in a way nobody else had. He became a true pop culture star. People who didn't even watch ESPN knew who Stuart Scott was."

And finally, Dan Patrick:

"Dan Patrick also belongs in the conversation. He had an understated style that never wore on viewers. He made it look effortless, and that's a rare skill."

Eventually, we made Buccigross lock in his final two choices.

"So if you have to narrow it to four, who are the final faces on Mount Rushmore?" I asked.

"Berman and Olbermann are locks," he responded. "Stuart Scott has to be there because of his impact and star power. That fourth spot is the toughest. You can make a case for Dan Patrick, Craig Kilborn or Scott Van Pelt."

After thinking it over, he made his final pick.

"If I'm picking one, I'll go with Scott Van Pelt. His ability to interview people, write essays, read highlights and connect with viewers puts him over the top. He's got the touch."

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So, according to John Buccigross, the SportsCenter Mount Rushmore consists of Chris Berman, Keith Olbermann, Stuart Scott and Scott Van Pelt.

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These school supplies are cheaper online than in stores — Amazon, Best Buy and more

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:05:47 -0400

Many back-to-school essentials are already cheaper online than they are in stores. Get a head start on shopping with the best deals from Amazon, Staples and Best Buy on everything from JanSport backpacks and graphing calculators to notebooks, pencils and more.

Graphing calculator: $94.99 (14% off)

Original price: $110.85

Graphing calculators can be one of the biggest back-to-school expenses. Right now, Amazon has the Texas Instruments TI-84 — a model commonly required for math classes — for less than $100. If you're looking to spend less, Staples also has the Casio FX graphing calculator, which offers many similar features and comes in pink.

JanSport backpack: $35.71 (11% off)

Original price: $40

JanSport backpacks are a staple, but Amazon currently offers some of the best prices. Pick up a classic JanSport backpack in a variety of colors for just $36, beating in-store prices by $20. If you need extra space, Staples also has a floral JanSport laptop backpack.

Apple AirPods 4: $99 (23% off)

Original price: $129.99

Save $31 on Apple's AirPods 4 at Amazon, where they're on sale for just $99. Staples also has the earbuds on sale, but for $117. The latest generation features improved sound quality and a more comfortable fit.

Pencils, 18-pack: $3.99

Get an 18-pack of classic yellow pencils from Amazon for just $4. If mechanical pencils are on your shopping list, Staples offers a better value with a 40-pack for only $10.

Pilot pens: $5.53 (52% off)

Original price: $11.49

Amazon has one of the best deals on Pilot pens, with a four-pack marked down by more than 50%. For comparison, Staples charges about $10 for a three-pack of fine-point Pilot pens, while Amazon's four-pack costs just over $5.

Notebooks, 6-pack: $6.99 (25% off)

Original price: $9.31

After comparing prices at Amazon, Staples and Best Buy, Amazon offers the best deal on this six-pack of Mead notebooks thanks to a 25% discount. The set includes six colors, making it easy to organize notebooks by class.

HP DeskJet printer: $69.99 (22% off)

Original price: $89.99

Amazon and Best Buy are tied on price for the HP DeskJet 2955 printer at $69.99, a savings of $20. Both retailers also include three months of Instant Ink with your purchase.

Five Star binder: $17.09 (12% off)

Original price: $19.53

Five Star binders cost more than $30 at Staples and Best Buy, but Amazon has them for about $20, saving you more than $14. If color isn't a priority, the red version is an even better value at just $17.

Crayola crayons and markers: $13 (16% off)

Original price: $5.56

Amazon comes out ahead again with some of the best prices on Crayola supplies. A two-pack of Crayola crayons costs just $13, while a single-pack at Best Buy is priced at $31. You can also pick up a 12-count of Crayola markers for just $6.

Owala FreeSip water bottle: $24.99

Amazon has kids' Owala FreeSip water bottles for $25 in a variety of fun colors, making it an easy stop for a back-to-school essential. Choose from bright combinations like mint green and brown or orange and navy.

Elmer's glue sticks: $7.50 (25% off)

Original price: $9.97

No matter where you shop, it's easy to save on Elmer's glue sticks right now. Amazon has a 30-count pack for just over $7, while Staples offers a six-pack for $4.

Logitech wireless mouse: $14.99 (35% off)

Original price: $22.99

Best Buy has the best price on this Logitech wireless mouse at just $15, a 35% discount. The battery lasts up to 18 months, making it a practical pick for school or work. A similar model on Amazon costs about $30, even on sale.

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Minions backpack: $59.99

With a new Minions movie in theaters, this Simple Modern Minions backpack from Amazon is a fun back-to-school pick. It features multiple storage pockets, including a padded laptop sleeve. For a more collectible option, Kipling also offers Minions-themed backpacks, pencil cases and tablet bags.

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Graham Platner ex reveals reach-out before campaign, says he was trying to 'take my temperature'

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:04:51 -0400

FIRST ON FOX — Lyndsey Fifield never believed ex-boyfriend Graham Platner was fit for office and suspects a friendly text exchange years after their relationship ended was intended to see if she would keep his skeletons in the closet.

Fifield, who dated Platner between 2013-2015, was among the women to speak out about Platner’s controversial past before he officially dropped out of the Maine Senate race Wednesday night amid mounting party pressure.

Roughly a decade after their relationship ended, Fifield said she received a random text from Platner in June 2025. She recalled Platner being friendly and expressing happiness that she found success, complimenting her "happy family" photos posted on Instagram.

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Then, Platner joked about not having to worry about anything "unflattering" from his past because he’s a simple oyster farmer and "oysters don’t require a clearance" before noting he was "immensely curious" about what Fifield had written in her diary about their relationship, according to an image of a screenshot she shared with Fox News Digital that Fifield says is a portion of her conversation.

Fifield was cordial and responded, "Maybe I’ll let you read some when we’re old," but she says she inwardly was appalled.

"I screenshotted it and sent it to a friend of mine like, ‘The audacity of this man,’" Fifield told Fox News Digital during a phone interview just hours before Platner suspended his campaign on Wednesday.

Platner launched his since-abandoned bid for U.S. Senate in August 2025, the month following the alleged conversation.

"When I saw that he was running, it felt like a knife twist, because he was just trying to take my temperature," Fifield said.

Platner’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Fifield went on to speak out about Platner, accusing him of physical misconduct during their relationship, saying that he sometimes grabbed her hard enough to leave marks on her body and that one time he twisted her arm around her back, pushed her into a bedroom and held the door shut until she "calmed down."

Later, when speaking with another accuser, Fifield said she realized the "extremely promiscuous" Platner had dated both women at the same time.

"He was disgusting. He was lying to us both the whole time," Fifield said.

Fifield said she initially wanted to help the Marine Corps combat veteran overcome PTSD, comparing him to a "wounded animal." As the relationship progressed, she said Platner became more "controlling" and would make threats to get his way.

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While Fifield has put a public spotlight on many of Platner’s alleged flaws, she understands why some Maine residents initially found him appealing.

"He could also be incredibly charming. He had a very big personality. … He’s this charismatic narcissist that knows how to work a room," Fifield said.

Despite his personality, Fifield said there is "no chance in hell" that anyone who knew Platner during their relationship would have predicted he would ever have been considered a legitimate Senate candidate.

"He was such a loser," she said. "He was drinking all day and all night."

Platner suspended his campaign Wednesday amid mounting controversies — including one former girlfriend who accused him of sexual assault — and growing calls from top Democrats in Maine and across the country to quit the race. He called the sexual misconduct allegations against him "false" and blasted the media for pushing the claims.

"The things that have been claimed did not happen. It is not real," Platner said. "Those in power who have the ability to do so are using these allegations as an excuse to take away all the things that we need to run a campaign."

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Platner was a controversial candidate throughout the race, including for a Nazi tattoo on his chest, past incendiary rhetoric online, abusive behavior in prior relationships and sexually explicit messages he'd send to women outside his marriage.

But Democrats and left-wing media figures largely stood by him as he tried to unseat Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, until the sexual assault charge this week finally prompted calls for him to step aside.

Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser, Joseph A. Wulfsohn and Andrew Mark Miller contributed to this report.

Wayfair Summer Flash Sale: Up to 82% off grills, cooling sheets, mattresses and more

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:51:03 -0400

Wayfair's Summer Flash Sale runs through July 11, giving shoppers a few more days to save on patio furniture, mattresses, grills and more. Standout deals include a set of four Adirondack chairs for $544 off, a FOX reader-favorite wicker patio set discounted by 71% and a memory foam mattress marked down nearly 50%. Shop before these limited-time deals end.

Outdoor furniture deals

Upgrade your outdoor space with new furniture, umbrellas and more.

18-inch outdoor all-weather side table: $71.99 (70% off)
Southerland 3-piece wicker patio conversation set: $309.99 (62% off)
Farrah outdoor stacking dining chairs, set of 2: $299 (48% off)

Folding Adirondack chair, set of 4: $531.96 (51% off)

Original price: $1,076

Save $544 on this set of four Adirondack chairs and upgrade your patio seating in one purchase. Built for outdoor use, the chairs feature a weather-resistant design and fold flat for easier storage between seasons.

Wicker patio set: $329.99 (71% off)

Original price: $1,142.82

Upgrade your backyard for less with this four-piece wicker patio set, marked down by $813. It includes a loveseat, two armchairs and a coffee table, giving you an instant outdoor gathering space. The flexible layout adapts easily to patios, porches and larger deck setups.

Patio umbrella: $83.99 (47% off)

Original price: $159

Stay in the shade no matter where the sun is. This patio umbrella tilts and rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to adjust coverage throughout the day. The UV-resistant canopy is designed for outdoor use and pairs easily with patios, decks and poolside seating areas.

Grilling deals

Cook burgers, veggies and more on a new grill this summer.

Portable single burner electric grill: $108.94 (45% off)
Blackstone 8-piece griddle cleaning kit: $22 (35% off)
Grill steam cleaning brush: $39.99 (33% off)

R.W. Flame gas grill: $255.99 (68% off)

Original price: $799.99

Save $544 on the R.W. Flame propane grill and get serious cooking power for less. Three burgers deliver 34,000 BTUs of heat, and a built-in side burner lets you prepare sauces and sides without leaving the grill. It's a compelling alternative to pricier three-burner models.

Stainless steel grill tool set, 6-piece: $29.99 (63% off)

Original price: $79.99

Upgrade your grilling gear with this six-piece stainless steel tool set. The collection includes a spatula, tongs, fork, basting brush and two skewers, giving you the tools you need for everything from burgers to kebabs. Heat-resistant handles and dishwasher-safe materials help simplify cooking and cleanup.

Backyard decor deals

Add ambient lighting, fire pits and raised garden beds to your backyard.

Striped indoor/outdoor area rug: $68.99 (75% off)
Vertical tiered raised garden bed: $54.99 (62% off)
Acacia wood interlocking deck tiles, set of 27: $73.99 (45% off)
Wood planter box: $81.99 (41% off)

Outdoor string lights: $75.99 (25% off)

Original price: $101.99

Transform your backyard after dark with these 30-foot LED string lights. The shatter-resistant bulbs are built for outdoor use, and the connectable design makes it easy to light up larger decks, patios and fences with a single setup.

Indoor-outdoor rug: $58.99 (79% off)

Original price: $280

Give your outdoor space a finished look with this geometric indoor-outdoor rug, discounted by up to 79%. The flat-weave design works well beneath patio furniture, while the easy-care material cleans up with a quick spray from the hose. Multiple sizes are available, from runners to 9-by-12-foot rugs.

Vertical raised garden bed: $54.99 (62% off)

Original price: $143.99

Short on yard space? This five-tier vertical planter helps you grow more in a smaller footprint. The stacked design creates room for herbs, flowers and vegetables, while water-resistant planters and a sturdy metal frame provide support throughout the growing season.

Mattress and bedding deals

Save on a new mattress, sheets and other sleep must-haves.

Cooling blanket and pillow set: $49.99 (74% off)
Medium memory foam pocket hybrid mattress: $239.99 (66% off)
Nautical reversible quilt set with shams: $54.99 (58% off)
Serta Perfect Sleeper 15-inch pillow top mattress: $844 (53% off)
Waterproof fitted mattress protector: $12.99 (48% off)

Wayfair Basics 1800 Series microfiber sheet set: $23.99 (82% off)

Original price: $134.99

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YouTuber Bordeaux goes in depth on EA Sports College Football 27's 'micro transactions'

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:49:32 -0400

College Football 27, the latest edition of the popular EA Sports video game series, has now officially been released, giving fans of college football all across the country something to do for the next six weeks before the start of the season.

This would normally be a cause for celebration, but many in both the gaming and college football community are less than pleased with the current iteration of the game.

While the first two releases of the new CFB game have been relatively untainted by the touch of "microtransactions," it appears College Football 27 didn't get off so cleanly.

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Fans of the game as well as content creators have taken to social media to voice their displeasure in EA's decision to introduce microtransactions to offline modes of play, creating the hashtag #CFBPlayDontPay and tagging the developers in every post.

One content creator in particular who has been leading the charge is Bordeaux, a YouTuber with nearly 600,000 subscribers.

Bordeaux rose to prominence on the video platform thanks to his "rebuild" series from both the old NCAA football games and the new editions of the College Football game, but he hasn't been shy about calling out the company for their latest transgressions.

"It just doesn't feel like the direction I ever thought the college football games would go," Bordeaux said in an exclusive interview. "I think whenever you've built up a game mode, and you've built up a community off of offline, single-player stuff never having those features... and you replace it with something like microtransactions, you really fracture a lot of the trust that you've built up."

Throughout the interview, Bordeaux made it a point to separate the developers of the game from the company, claiming the game devs are "doing a great job."

"I do believe the team that works on this game is doing a great job. They really care about it, and there's a lot of passion that I'm able to see (that) seeps into these things whenever I'm down there," Bordeaux explained.

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Despite the bad blood between he and EA, Bordeaux has stated that he still intends to play the game, but his partnership with the company may never be the same.

"The game is good, I'm not going to ever backtrack on that opinion," Bordeaux said. "It's just the fact that they're putting those microtransactions in is where I have to draw the line and say 'do not spend money on this.'"

Going into this, Bordeaux claims he never had a set goal in mind when it came to calling out EA for their choice to include microtransactions. He just wanted to speak his mind while raising awareness, and it ended up becoming something bigger.

When asked if there was any way EA could win back his trust, Bordeaux was blunt.

"Take out microtransactions completely, bring back all of the features that they removed, and never go in the direction of making "Dynasty" and "Road to Glory" a mode with microtransactions, especially offline.

"If they really took that stance, I'm okay again," Bordeaux said. "But I don't believe they will."

Though that may sound pessimistic, it's probably the correct take.

Once game developers smell money, it's hard for them to reverse course (see: Grand Theft Auto: Online).

For Bordeaux, the message is simple: "Just have fun."

"I want to load up (the game) and have fun in a 'no-money-spent' dynasty," Bordeaux pleaded.

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That certainly is the goal, but it may be wishful thinking on his part.

Let's all keep our fingers crossed that this saga has a happy ending.

Indiana man charged with arson after admitting to cutting off his genitals and setting them on fire

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:38:45 -0400

An investigation by police into an alleged stabbing in Fort Wayne, Indiana took an unexpected turn when it ended up being related to an arson investigation being conducted by the fire department at the same time.

It took an even more unexpected turn when a man eventually told investigators that he had cut off his penis and set it on fire.

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According to FOX 59, on May 6, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was investigating a fire at a detached garage while the police were busy responding to reports of a stabbing.

The owners of the garage said that a neighbor had woken them up and told them about the fire. They also said that a member of the family was missing. That family member was 36-year-old Christopher Peden.

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While the fire department was looking into the cause of the fire, Peden was claiming to Fort Wayne Police that he was a stabbing victim.

On the way to the hospital, he told them that he had been stabbed in downtown Fort Wayne and that he had been threatened the day before.

Peden decided to come clean about the stabbing and what had caused the fire in the garage. According to court documents, he admitted he was "dishonest" and "wanted to be truthful."

I hope for their sake the investigators were sitting down. Peden told them, reports FOX 59, that he went to the garage and "harmed himself" by "cutting off his penis" with a kitchen knife.

He doused the freshly detached member in gasoline and "set it on fire on the floor of the garage just inside the door." He then walked away.

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The court documents state that the investigators retrieved a red plastic gas container, four lighters and a kitchen knife. There was evidently no mention of the state of the severed penis.

You can imagine it didn’t fare well against the gasoline-fueled blaze. That's one hell of a Wednesday if you ask me. Peden was charged with arson.

Hurricanes owner gets dragged for putting his kids names on the Stanley Cup

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:38:20 -0400

It's a good time to be the Carolina Hurricanes, seeing as just a few weeks ago they hoisted the Stanley Cup for the second time in franchise history.

However, one of the team's moves since then is raising some serious eyebrows, and it has to do with the names they had etched on the Stanley Cup itself.

While it's not unusual to see a team's owner on the Cup, Canes owner Tom Dundon took things a step further and put the names of his wife and kids on the most famous trophy in sports.

Now, other owners have put names of family members on the Stanley Cup before.

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According to TSN, back in 1984, Oilers owner Peter Pocklington put his father Basil's name on the Cup, and it was eventually covered with X's because he had nothing to do with the championship.

However, Panthers owner Vincent Viola did this as well after his team's 2025 Cup win, and those names are still on it.

But it's fair to say that if this is the new trend in the NHL, it's not going over real well.

Oof.

I get the impulse of wanting to share something like this with your wife and kids... but, on the other hand, they really had nothing to do with it, and there's only so much real estate on the Stanley Cup.

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As you probably saw in one of those tweets, some players didn't get their name on the Cup because the Dundon youngins took priority. However, the one everyone is pointing to is Joel Nystrom, who played 38 regular-season games. The NHL requires 41-regular season games or one game in the Stanley Cup final, but teams can petition to add players.

On one hand, if you own the team, you get to call the shots, but this is the sort of thing that isn't going to go over too well within the organization. The Hurricanes' success didn't come overnight. It was the build-up of several years and a lot of effort from a lot of people.

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Is it special to put your kids' name on the Stanley Cup?

Sure, but it's a lot more special to make sure those who helped you win it get on their first.

Josh Allen says he would be 'very honored' to play for Team USA in flag football at 2028 Olympics

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:26:38 -0400

The FIFA World Cup may be dominating the sporting landscape across the Americas, but another football movement is beginning to take shape.

With the 2028 Summer Olympics on the horizon, flag football is rapidly emerging as one of the most anticipated additions to the Games.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently shared his excitement about the tournament and revealed that many players are eager to represent their countries on the Olympic stage.

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"I've had a lot of players that have said, ‘We want to participate in that,’" Goodell told ESPN's "Women's Sports Now" recently.

"These players are competitors, and they love the big stage. To win a gold medal or any medal is something I think they would all treasure. They talk about it all the time.

"So, I absolutely believe we're going to have players in the Olympics."

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Josh Allen, the 2024 NFL MVP, says count him among the active NFL players interested in representing the United States in the Summer Games two years from now.

"I'm interested," Allen told Fox News Digital on behalf of Natrol. The sleep-aid brand recently announced an expanded partnership with the Buffalo Bills quarterback.

Allen acknowledged that watching flag football has given him an appreciation for the unique challenges the sport presents.

"I've always thought it would be really cool to compete for my country. Now, if I have the skill set, that's a different story. I watched (flag football) not too long ago when it was on TV. Those guys just kind of move different. Their hips are dipping a foot down and they're able to evade. I can throw with the best of them. But I'm better at usually running through people than spinning and getting around them.

Allen said earning the chance to compete for gold and play for Team USA at the Summer Games would mark a special chapter in his athletic career.

"We will see. I'd be very honored to do it," he said.

Goodell said the Olympic calendar creates a natural window for NFL players to take part, with flag football set to be played before training camps open. He expects active players — and possibly recently retired stars — to be in the mix when the sport makes its Olympic debut.

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The 2028 Summer Olympics are slated to begin in mid-July.

In May 2025, a resolution was introduced to NFL team owners that would allow one player from each NFL roster to compete in the 2028 Games. An exemption would be granted for each team's designated international player representing his home country.

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Black bear raiding a garbage can at Lake Tahoe garage triggers dramatic wildlife encounter

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:08:55 -0400

A California man says a black bear charged at him outside his Lake Tahoe vacation home over the Fourth of July holiday, prompting him to deploy bear spray in a dramatic encounter captured on video.

Cortlandt Koerwitz of Sacramento told KCRA 3 that the encounter began after his daughter spotted the bear rummaging through a garbage can inside the home's garage.

Koerwitz said he grabbed bear spray and went outside to investigate, but the encounter escalated within seconds when the animal rushed toward him.

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"I just kind of caught something out of my left eye, and it was the bear rushing in. We were both startled, and I just shot the spray. And the overspray from that, you know, the shot hit me and hit my eyes," Koerwitz said.

Video obtained by KCRA 3 shows Koerwitz approaching the garage before the bear suddenly charges toward him. Moments later, he deploys the bear spray, and the bear turns away and runs off.

Koerwitz told the station that bears frequently wander through the Lake Tahoe area in search of food and often get into trash cans or unlocked vehicles, but he described the aggressive behavior in this encounter as unusual.

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According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, black bears are common throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and are often drawn into neighborhoods by unsecured garbage and other easily accessible food sources. Wildlife officials encourage residents and visitors to secure trash, keep food out of vehicles and remove other attractants to reduce conflicts between bears and people.

The Lake Tahoe Basin is home to a healthy black bear population, and wildlife officials routinely remind residents and tourists that bears are naturally curious and possess an exceptional sense of smell, making improperly stored food and garbage a frequent source of human-bear encounters.

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Koerwitz said he hopes sharing his experience serves as a reminder for residents and visitors to secure their garbage, remove food from vehicles and remain alert when spending time in bear country.

Fox News Digital reached out to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for comment. A department spokesperson said the inquiry had been forwarded to the Tahoe wildlife conflict team.

FIRST ON FOX: School lied, hid daughter's gender transition under district policy, parents allege

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:57:28 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: A Maryland school district is being sued after parents accused school officials of hiding their daughter's social gender transition and then citing district policy to justify keeping them in the dark.

America First Legal (AFL) is leading the lawsuit on behalf of anonymous parents identified as John and Jane Doe. The plaintiffs argue Anne Arundel County Public Schools' policies violate their First and 14th Amendment rights, as well as similar provisions of the Maryland Constitution. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.

The lawsuit is part of a growing wave of legal challenges targeting school districts with policies allowing staff to withhold information about a student's gender identity from parents. It also comes months after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Mirabelli v. Bonta, which America First Legal says reinforced parents' constitutional rights over decisions involving their children.

Ian Prior, senior advisor at America First Legal and counsel for the plaintiffs, said the district ignored that precedent.

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"The school system was referring to our client's daughter by a male name and assuming a male identity for their daughter, and they didn't approve that. And they weren't told of that. And when they did find out about it, and they questioned the school, they were quite frankly lied to about it," Prior told Fox News Digital.

"They said this is not going to happen anymore. We deny consent. And the school said, 'Well, too bad, that's the law.' Unfortunately, for Anne Arundel County Public Schools, that is not the law."

Prior said the Supreme Court made clear in Mirabelli that "parents have a fundamental right to raise their children" and argued schools cannot facilitate a child's social transition without parental notice and consent.

According to the complaint, the dispute began in December 2025 after a teacher accidentally emailed the parents using a male name for their daughter before attempting to recall the message and later claiming it had been sent to the wrong recipient. The lawsuit alleges the teacher later admitted the explanation was false and acknowledged the student had requested to be called by a male name. The parents then instructed school officials to use only their daughter's legal name and requested records related to the school's actions.

The complaint alleges school administrators refused those requests, citing the district's policies and telling the parents that school staff were required to honor the student's preferred name while at school.

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Months later, another teacher allegedly used the same male name in an email about an upcoming field trip. When the parents questioned it, the lawsuit says, the teacher initially gave a false explanation before admitting the name referred to their daughter.

According to the lawsuit, the district's policies require staff to use students' preferred names and pronouns and keep information about their gender identity confidential without notifying or getting permission from parents.

"It's really unfortunate that this even has to result in litigation, because, again, the Supreme Court has been very clear about what schools can and cannot do. But what we've really seen throughout the country is that, in order to get schools to adhere to the Constitution and the law of the land, you have to bring them to court and get a court order demanding that they follow the law," Prior told Fox News Digital.

The Maryland case is the latest in a series of lawsuits AFL has filed challenging school policies governing student gender identity.

Just weeks earlier, on June 22, 2025, America First Legal filed a separate federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Fairfax County Public Schools. That lawsuit alleges the district's policy violates parents' constitutional rights by allowing school staff to socially transition students, including using different names and pronouns at school without notifying parents in certain circumstances. The Fairfax litigation remains in its early stages.

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Prior said AFL is also pursuing similar parental rights cases in Pennsylvania and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California.

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The litigation also comes amid a broader push by the Trump administration to challenge school policies concerning parental notification and gender identity. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education concluded that the California Department of Education remains in violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), finding that state policies pressure school officials to conceal information about students' gender identity from parents. California has pushed back against the federal government's conclusions and related legal challenges remain ongoing.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools declined to comment on the litigation.

Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:53:06 -0400

Cases of cyclosporiasis infections are rising across America, with more than 1,000 people diagnosed in Michigan and more than 500 in Ohio.

This is the largest outbreak of its kind in Michigan's history and one of the country’s largest in years, according to the Associated Press.

The parasitic infection can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. The source of the infections has not been identified and no deaths have been reported.

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Michigan officials announced the outbreak last week following the identification of more than 170 cases since June 22 in the southeastern part of the state. Typically, only about 50 cases are identified in Michigan each year, according to AP.

Similar illnesses have been reported in 28 other states, including neighboring Ohio, where diagnoses have popped up across the Michigan border.

Cases have been climbing since the CDC identified an uptick in infections in mid-June, with illnesses now reported in dozens of states.

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Michigan has now reported more than 1,200 cases and at least 40 hospitalizations. In Ohio, northwest counties have identified more than 500 cases, including at least 306 in Lucas County, according to the latest available local figures.

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Texas has reported at least 48 cases, and illnesses have been identified in numerous other states as health officials investigate the source.

The hallmark symptom of a cyclospora infection is watery, often "explosive" diarrhea that can last for weeks or even months if left untreated, the CDC says.

Other symptoms include severe abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue and significant weight loss.

The official outbreak season for the parasite runs from May 1 through Aug. 31, a window where warmer temperatures historically coincide with a spike in infections, according to the CDC.

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While the infection can sometimes clear up on its own, it frequently requires antibiotics. The CDC advises anyone experiencing symptoms of cyclosporiasis to contact a healthcare provider for testing and treatment.

The CDC, alongside the Food and Drug Administration and state health officials, is actively investigating several multistate clusters, but they have yet to find a cause behind the spread.

Past infections have reportedly been linked to consuming contamined fruits or vegetables, or being exposed to contaminated irrigation water.

Fresh produce should be washed thoroughly before being eaten, although this may not eliminate the risk of infection, the AP noted.

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Michigan officials recommend purchasing salad mixes or whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-washed, bagged lettuce. Remove two to three leaves from the outer layer of the lettuce head before washing and cook vegetables when possible.

Fox News Digital's Khloe Quill contributed to this report.

'American houses are for American people': Trump housing chief insists immigration crackdown will lower costs

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:32:05 -0400

EXCLUSIVE: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said the Trump administration is working to counteract the housing cost surges that he said resulted from Joe Biden's open border policies.

Speaking exclusively with Fox News Digital from the Great American State Fair on Thursday, Turner insisted President Donald Trump's team is pursuing policies to improve affordability, a key midterm issue, and bring down home price and rent cost spikes that correlated with the influx of illegal immigration under the previous administration.

Republicans have argued their agenda will bring down home prices and rents by cutting regulations, increasing housing supply and cracking down on illegal immigration.

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"When we first came in with President Trump, we had open borders. We had tens of millions of illegals in our country," Turner said, arguing that increased housing demand from unauthorized immigration drove up costs for American citizens.

A recent Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas working paper reached a similar conclusion, estimating that every 1% increase in unauthorized immigrant workers was associated with a roughly 2.2% increase in home prices and a 1.4% increase in rents.

Turner said that beyond rolling back regulations, expanding mortgage credit and removing barriers to new construction, reducing illegal immigration is key to helping ease demand for housing.

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He also said the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is a key part of the president's broader effort to reduce costs for American families amid an ongoing affordability crisis.

"Here in America, we prioritize American people and American people only. American houses are for American people," Turner said.

Asked when Americans can expect to see lower housing costs, Turner argued the administration is already taking steps to make housing more affordable.

"I think there is a misperception that this is not a priority. It is of the utmost priority," Turner said.

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As evidence, Turner pointed to two executive orders Trump signed that together work to remove regulatory barriers to affordable housing construction, expand access to mortgage credit and increase housing supply.

The HUD secretary said the administration is also rolling back regulations and "bureaucratic red tape" put in place under the Biden administration to lower construction costs and spur more homebuilding.

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"That's what we're doing now, we are easing the regulatory environment, bringing the cost down, raising the supply so builders can build and homeowners can buy," he said, describing those efforts as key to making homeownership more affordable for American families.

US soccer star Christian Pulisic reportedly suffered microfracture in leg, speaks out on social media

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:31:50 -0400

U.S. soccer star Christian Pulisic reportedly sustained a microfracture in his leg during the team's 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday in Seattle.

Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and a microfracture in his leg in the loss and will be sidelined for several weeks, but not months, according to The Athletic's report on Thursday. He appeared to sustain the injury when he attempted a shot in the 52nd minute but hit a Belgian defender's calf instead of the ball.

Pulisic, 27, has been widely criticized for his postgame comments after the team's loss in the Round of 16 about his injury after he said he now has time to "rest" following the injury, which drew the ire of many.

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He made his first post to social media since the deflating loss on Wednesday, Pulisic said it was tough to find words.

"Tough to find the words. I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who believed. The support carried us all the way through. It simply wasn’t good enough from us in the end and I wanted to deliver so much more," Pulisic captioned his post.

"I still feel blessed to be a part of this team. The memories this summer will last a lifetime. It’s just the start for us and for this sport in America," he wrote with an American flag emoji.

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The AC Milan star has been the face of U.S. soccer since the turn of the decade but struggled at the World Cup. He reaggravated a calf injury in the opening round, which forced him to miss nearly two full games.

Pulisic came back from the injury and played in both the Round of 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the match against Belgium but was not effective before leaving due to injury. In four World Cup games, he recorded just two shots on target and one assist.

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The Hershey, Pennsylvania, native will now return to AC Milan and look to move on ahead of the upcoming Serie A season as he recovers.

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