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Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband details ‘big spiral’ as expert says one part ‘scared me’ in mom’s murder trial

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:09 -0400

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Patrick Clancy, the father of three young children strangled inside their Massachusetts home, became the first witness Monday in his ex-wife’s murder trial, offering jurors a harrowing account of the mental health decline he witnessed before their deaths.

He was the first witness called in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, who faces murder charges in the deaths of the couple's three children in January 2023. Prosecutors argue she acted deliberately, while defense attorneys contend severe mental illness drove her actions.

Patrick described watching his then-wife fall into a "big spiral" after she began taking Seroquel, testifying that she lost weight, became severely depressed and began expressing suicidal thoughts.

"Awful," he said when asked how Lindsay was doing physically after starting the medication. "That was really where her big spiral started. She started to lose a lot of weight, and she became very depressed, and she was having a really hard time."

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Patrick also testified that Lindsay told him she was experiencing intrusive thoughts about harming their children, although she denied having a plan and said the thoughts disturbed her.

"I never saw Lindsay harm the kids," he told jurors.

Margaret McLean, a former criminal prosecutor and trial attorney who teaches law at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, said Patrick’s measured delivery did little to conceal the anguish of a father being forced to retrace the months preceding his children’s deaths.

"I think his demeanor on the stand is really quite clinical. He’s telling it as it is," McLean told Fox News Digital. "You can see the anguish within this man’s eyes, his facial expressions. You can tell he’s anguished up there, and it’s a horrible thing to have to relive and talk about."

McLean said Patrick appeared to be compartmentalizing his emotions as he listened carefully to the questions and provided straightforward answers.

"He’s got to get through this," she said. "He’s got to listen to the questions and provide the answers as best he can, and I think that he’s doing that."

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Patrick testified that he was not concerned for the children’s safety when Lindsay first shared that the intrusive thoughts were telling her to hurt herself as well as her children. Moments after discussing the thoughts, he said, she could be seen making the children lunch, playing with them or preparing them for bed.

Patrick told jurors that he became alarmed after Lindsay was prescribed 13 psychiatric medications in the months prior to the murders and that he pushed for an in-person appointment because he believed there was a "disconnect" between the seriousness of her condition and the brief telehealth sessions she was receiving.

"It seemed like most of her telehealth appointments were pretty quick, and there just wasn’t, like, a lot of attention," he said.

Patrick also described taking Lindsay to hospital emergency departments and helping her enter McLean Hospital after she continued expressing suicidal thoughts.

He testified that he "would have paid anything" if insurance had become an obstacle to keeping her hospitalized.

The testimony could leave jurors asking whether the warning prompted an adequate response, McLean said, while cautioning against placing blame on Patrick or family members who may not have understood the severity of the risk.

"So many people don’t understand mental health today, so I’m not blaming him at all," McLean said. "Anybody might have done what he did, but that’s the part that scared me."

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Patrick’s testimony followed starkly different opening statements from prosecutors and the defense.

Assistant District Attorney Shanan Buckingham told jurors that Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, were "deliberately and meticulously killed" by their mother on Jan. 24, 2023.

Buckingham alleged that Clancy deliberately sent Patrick from their Duxbury home to pick up medication and takeout food, giving herself enough time to strangle each child with an exercise band before attempting to kill herself.

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McLean said Buckingham gave jurors a "roadmap of cold, calculated intent" while humanizing each child's interests and focusing on the time and physical effort required to carry out three separate strangulations.

"The prosecution did that because she [Buckingham] wants the jury to remember that the act of strangulation takes time and physical effort," McLean said. "It requires a conscious choice to continue three separate times."

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The Commonwealth’s strategy, she said, is to reject the defense’s bid that Clancy suffered a sudden psychotic break and instead portray her as organized, purposeful and controlled.

During opening statements, defense attorney Kevin Reddington conceded that Clancy killed the children but argued that the only meaningful dispute is what was happening inside her mind.

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"She knows that she killed these children," Reddington told jurors. "The issue for consideration is what was going on in that woman’s mind."

McLean described the concession as a calculated move by a veteran trial attorney.

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"By doing that, he is attempting to strip the prosecution of their shock value and force the jury to look purely at Lindsay Clancy’s mental capacity," she said.

Reddington argued that Clancy had no motive to kill children she had loved and nurtured. He also displayed graphic hospital photographs showing Clancy with injuries to her neck and wrists.

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McLean said the defense was framing Clancy’s paralysis "not as a consequence of a crime, but as the tragic final symptom of a complete postpartum psychotic break."

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Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, has pleaded not guilty to three counts each of murder and strangulation. Her attorneys do not dispute that she killed the children but argue that she lacked criminal responsibility because of severe postpartum psychosis.

Judge William Sullivan told jurors that the Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Clancy was criminally responsible when the children were killed.

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"It’s going to be black and white for some people, gray area for other people," McLean said. "It is going to be one of the hardest things that this jury, or any jury, will ever have to decide."

Heroic 16-year-old lifeguard rescues child from monster surf in heart-stopping video

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:06:28 -0400

A frantic rescue unfolded at a Santa Cruz beach when a child was swept into powerful, tsunami-like waves, prompting a teenage lifeguard to dive into the life-threatening surf.

The lifeguard — whom witnesses said carried out one of the most heroic rescues they had ever seen — was identified as just a 16-year-old high school student, according to local outlet NBC Bay Area. A woman who claimed to be the teenager’s mother said on social media that the lifeguard's name is Ryder.

The young child Ryder rescued is believed to be about 10 years old, according to the report.

Video capturing the terrifying rescue shows multiple beachgoers, along with a second lifeguard, trying to enter the water. Many appeared to be quickly overwhelmed as the massive waves engulfed everyone.

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"It caught a lot of people off-guard," Vander Dussen, who filmed the video, said. "Unfortunately, this young man was overwhelmed and swept out in just a moment’s time."

In the video, the 16-year-old lifeguard was seen diving into the water and battling powerful swells to bring the child back to shore.

Wave after wave, Ryder appeared to strategically gulp air before ducking beneath each crashing breaker.

He would then emerge each time still gripping tightly to the child.

As the pair kept getting swallowed by the waves, multiple beachgoers attempted to help, often without success.

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The lifeguard ultimately pulled the boy onto shore. According to NBC Bay Area, the child was reunited with his family and was evaluated by paramedics.

Witnesses commenting on the video said the struggle against the waves lasted much longer than the footage shows, adding that Ryder never let go of the child despite the relentless surf.

Ryder's mother, thanking supporters for the outpouring of praise, responded to requests for a GoFundMe page by saying her son was simply doing what he loves.

"I am blown away by the love, kindness, gratitude and respect you're sending his way!" she said.

"A few people have asked about a GoFundMe - but honestly he was just doing the job that he absolutely loves."

Instead, she encouraged those wishing to support Ryder to donate to the Santa Cruz County Parks Department's Junior Guards program, where she said Ryder and many of his fellow lifeguards trained before becoming old enough to serve.

She also argued that lifeguards should be recognized as first responders because of the dangerous surf conditions they face along the Santa Cruz coastline.

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Eric Trump also reposted the rescue video with praise.

"Give this 16-year-old lifeguard the highest civilian honor. This is truly the best of America! Well done!," he said.

California family members claim they were attacked at luxury Maui resort during violent melee

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:33:54 -0400

A California family claims it was targeted in a racially motivated attack at a luxury Maui resort after a group allegedly hurled chairs and beat relatives ranging from teenagers to senior citizens during a chaotic poolside brawl.

Maui police confirmed to Fox News Digital that officers responded to the Kaanapali Alii resort in Lahaina on July 17 around 10 p.m. for a disorderly incident involving approximately 30 people. Police said when officers arrived they found 10 to 15 people still gathered near the pool, several with visible injuries.

Police confirmed the preliminary investigation identified seven California victims between the ages of 17 and 62 who reported that a large group of juveniles assaulted multiple members of their party before fleeing.

According to Maui police, one victim told investigators he and his family were near the pool when an unknown male ran toward them asking for help. Moments later, several juvenile males allegedly chased the individual into the area before turning their attention to others nearby.

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"The group allegedly began throwing chairs and physically assaulting numerous people in the area, indiscriminately attacking individuals of all ages, including elderly family members who were struck during the incident," Maui police told Fox News Digital.

Family members told Hawaii News Now the alleged attackers repeatedly threatened to "beat up the haole boys" before the violence erupted.

Merriam-Webster defines "haole" as a Hawaiian term used to describe a foreigner or person of non-Hawaiian descent.

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The family told the outlet it wants the assault investigated as a hate crime. Maui police have not classified the incident as a hate crime.

One of the most seriously injured victims was a relative who was struck in the head with a chair while trying to protect family members, suffering a severe head wound that required 13 staples, according to the family.

Police told Fox News Digital that the investigation led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Makawao man on suspicion of second-degree assault. He was later released as the investigation continues. The case is currently classified as an assault/riot, and detectives have interviewed those involved while continuing to gather evidence.

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In a statement to Fox News Digital, Kaanapali Alii said the safety and well-being of its guests, residents and team members "remains our highest priority" and that resort security responded immediately after the violence broke out.

"Upon learning of the altercation, our security team responded promptly, contacted the Maui Police Department and emergency medical services, and remained on scene to assist until first responders arrived," the resort said. "We have provided surveillance footage and are cooperating fully with law enforcement as their investigation continues."

The resort said it is also conducting its own internal review of the incident.

Addressing the family’s allegation that they were targeted because of their race, the resort said it takes claims of racial bias seriously but cautioned against drawing conclusions before detectives complete their investigation.

"We take allegations of this nature seriously," the statement said. "At this time, allegations regarding motive or the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been substantiated, and it would be inappropriate to speculate or draw conclusions while the investigation remains ongoing."

The resort also acknowledged that staff received reports of threats, harassment and disruptive behavior involving individuals connected to the incident before the violence erupted, but declined to discuss those complaints further because of the active criminal investigation.

"Because this remains an active criminal investigation, we cannot comment on specific security actions, witness accounts or other details that could compromise the investigative process," the resort said.

The property said it remains committed to supporting investigators and those affected by the violence.

"Our focus remains on the well-being of our guests, residents and team members, and on assisting law enforcement in every way possible," the statement said.

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Anyone with information or video related to the incident is asked to contact the Maui Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division at (808) 244-6425.

Fauci's diary shows he fed questions to journalists, built friendships with media figures

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:30:40 -0400

Dr. Anthony Fauci opened up about his relationships with various media personalities in a series of controversial diary entries that put a spotlight on the former White House COVID advisor's cozy relationship with the press.

Fauci’s diary entries were released on Saturday by Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., detailing the doctor’s role during the COVID-19 crisis through conversations with President Donald Trump, governors, world leaders, media appearances and his personal observations as the pandemic unfolded in 2020. The stunning diary entries reveal that Fauci made fast friends with members of the liberal media who were tasked with covering the pandemic.

Fauci’s closest media ally appeared to have been CNN anchor Jake Tapper, who was mentioned 41 times in the eyebrow-raising diary.

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According to the diary, Tapper texted Fauci to mock rival cable news hosts and other doctors. On one occasion, Tapper called to check on Fauci after an appearance on his show irked Trump supporters.

"Jake wanted to make sure the interview did not cause me any problems," Fauci wrote on April 13, 2020.

In July 2020, Fauci gushed that he was forming a friendship with Tapper.

"Had dinner over Jake Tapper and Jen Tapper’s home in DC. Terrific couple. Friendship building," Fauci wrote, according to the diary.

Later that month, Fauci wrote that he "gave Jake some questions to ask" pediatrician Brett Giroir during an interview on CNN’s "State of the Union." But Tapper would later express frustration, waking Fauci up in the process.

"Tapper woke me up at 11:23 AM (I went to bed early) furius [sic] at POTUS for tweeting about the fact that Jake severly [sic] questioned Brett Giroir on SOTU CNN show today. Jake was really pissed at the craziness of it all," Fauci wrote.

The late-night tirade couldn’t have bothered Fauci too much, as he invited Tapper to dinner at his home months later.

"Had dinner at my home with Jake and Jennifer Tapper. Relaxed, good time. Jake clearly believes that Trump is totally nuts," Fauci wrote on Oct. 23, 2020.

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CNN’s Dana Bash sent Fauci a text message in April 2021 after a contentious House Select Subcommittee hearing over COVID-19, according to the diary. The CNN star complimented Fauci and informed the doctor that her CNN colleague also picked a side.

"Dana Bash sent me a text: ‘I just watched the whole Jordan thing. Again, you’re a better man than I …. As our friend Wolf Blitzer said to me yesterday — no one would have blamed you if you said simply ‘Mr. Jordan, go f--- yourself,’" Fauci wrote.

Tapper and Bash went on to moderate the CNN Republican Presidential Primary Debate between then-President Biden and President Trump in 2024.

Meanwhile, Andrea Mitchell celebrated July 4, 2020, by offering a mea culpa to Fauci, who believed the White House was limiting his TV exposure.

"Andrea Mitchell called my cell very apologetic about not being able to have me on the show since they already booked a couple of governors who were giving exclusives to NBC. I mentioned to her my concern about them keeping me off the air. She was shocked and thought that when I did not come on after requests that it was because I did not want to go on a show," Fauci wrote.

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Fauci also had a texting relationship with then-NBC News host Chuck Todd.

"I had a really nice conversation with Chuck Todd this morning. He had texted me to ask what I thought of the interview yesterday. I told him that I thought it was absolutely terrific, but I wanted some advice from him. I asked him whether he thought that I should pull back from publicly defending myself against the slanderous attacks since that might call more attention to them," Fauci wrote.

Fauci also revealed that ABC’s George Stephanopoulos texted him following an interview on "Good Morning America" in July 2020. Apparently, Stephanopoulos was impressed that Fauci dismissed a mean tweet from Trump.

"Thank you, Tony. So impressive," Stephanopoulos wrote, according to the diary.

Fauci boasted early in the diary that he prepped CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook for a TV appearance.

"Also, Jon LaPook was interviewed on CBS Morning News and mentioned me several times since he e-mailed (sic) me over the weekend to prep him for his interview on Universal Flu vaccine and HIV vaccines," Fauci wrote.

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Representatives for NBC News, ABC News and CBS News did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. A spokesperson for CNN declined to comment.

Brian Harman flips the bird after 3M Open finish, gets a laugh from Scottie Scheffler

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:18:01 -0400

Brian Harman had one final message for a TV camera after the 3M Open, and Scottie Scheffler couldn't stop laughing.

After wrapping up play at TPC Twin Cities in Minnesota, Harman and Scheffler headed to the scoring area to sign their scorecards.

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Scheffler had just fired a bogey-free 8-under 63 to finish solo second at 22 under, while Harman posted a final-round 65 to finish tied for third at 20 under.

Both golfers ultimately finished behind 21-year-old Jackson Koivun, who carded a tournament-record 25 under to secure his first PGA Tour victory in just his third start as a professional.

With the round over, the two veterans settled in to sign their scorecards.

A TV camera positioned directly in front of them captured what happened next.

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Harman looked into the lens and raised his middle finger. Scheffler immediately burst into laughter, punctuating the moment with a fist pump.

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The exchange stood out because it unfolded in one of golf's most routine settings, with both players simply signing their scorecards after the round.

The moment caught Scheffler by surprise, with the World No. 1 immediately laughing and pumping his fist after Harman flashed the camera.

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It was a brief departure from golf's usual buttoned-up atmosphere and an amusing finish to an otherwise routine afternoon at the 3M Open.

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RFK Jr says Fauci prioritized 'getting on TV' over public health after revealing diary release

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:17:55 -0400

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. condemned Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday after revealing personal diary entries revealed the doctor’s fixation on fame during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"[Fauci’s] focus was on promoting himself, on getting on TV and not doing public health," Kennedy said on "The Ingraham Angle."

The journals, released by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., chronicle Fauci's day-to-day life during the COVID-19 pandemic, detailing Fauci’s obsession with his newfound fame and his belief that it was "not hyperbole" to say he was "the most famous and talked about person in the country."

Kennedy, who said he is traumatized by Fauci’s falsehoods, said the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases did "incalculable" damage to public health and dismantled the public’s trust.

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"[Fauci] was the expert that they elevated. And anybody who did not give complete blind faith to these expert opinions – which we now know were lies – was marginalized, vilified, demonized, censored," the HHS secretary told host Laura Ingraham.

Fauci, 85, became largely revered as "America’s doctor" as the public looked to him for guidance during 2020 COVID-19 shutdowns.

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RFK Jr. strongly criticized the doctor’s "mismanagement" of the pandemic, emphasizing his role in placing the United States at the highest mortality rate in the world at 3,000 deaths per one million people.

"Because of Dr. Fauci's leadership and other reasons, we had the highest mortality rate from COVID of any country in the world," he told Fox News. "We literally did worse than any nation in the world."

The HHS secretary recalled being de-platformed over questioning Fauci’s assertions about the origins of COVID-19, lamenting how many were "vilified" over spreading "misinformation" that was later deemed to be true.

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"I pointed out that [COVID-19] almost certainly came from the Wuhan lab and… my Instagram was canceled with a million followers for misinformation," Kennedy explained. "I never put any misinformation up. I put up all the things that we now know are true and it was called misinformation."

Kennedy pointed fingers at Fauci, saying he is to blame for Americans’ lack of trust in public health and added that "they shouldn’t" because they were "lied to."

He also took aim at legacy media organizations for what he described as suppressing dissenting views and vehemently defending Fauci.

"The press was part of this collaboration," RFK Jr said. "It was corrupt, and it did tremendous damage to the media in this country and to Americans’ faith in that very important democratic institution. It also did incalculable damage to public health."

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Kennedy argued Fauci could potentially face perjury prosecution as the doctor faces congressional testimony Wednesday about his diary entries and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"There are many things that [Fauci] said that we know are lies, and Rand Paul presumably is going to ask him about those things, and if he lies again, then he could be subject to perjury prosecution," he said.

Biden's classified docs narrative crumbles amid release of ghostwriter tapes: 'Be careful'

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:35 -0400

Former President Joe Biden's recordings from interviews with his memoir ghostwriter — obtained during special counsel Robert Hur's classified documents investigation — have been released to the public.

After a months-long fight from Biden’s attorneys to block the release of the tape, they abandoned their lawsuit calling for a dismissal Friday, in which a judge accepted Monday.

The plaintiff, Mike Howell formerly with conservative think tank Heritage Foundation and now at Oversight Project, has fought for more than two years to obtain the materials through FOIA requests, arguing that the public has an interest in reviewing the recordings and transcripts on which Hur based his decision.

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The Oversight Project published hours of recordings from Biden's 2016 and 2017 conversations with his "Promise Me, Dad" ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer, in which the then-former vice president frequently pauses, speaks haltingly and struggles to recall events — reinforcing Special Counsel Robert Hur's characterization in his report.

"Joe Biden didn’t want these tapes to come out. But now they have — after two years of painful delay. There is no joy in Bidenville today. Robert Hur’s and Merrick Garland’s decision to give Biden a free pass for keeping and disclosing classified information must now be reexamined from top to bottom," Oversight Project Vice President of Litigation Jeff Clark exclusively told Fox News Digital.

The House Judiciary Committee announced there were 2 hours and 45 minutes of recordings released.

Hur investigated Biden’s handling of classified documents dating from his time as vice president in the Obama administration and as a U.S. senator from Delaware. He declined to pursue criminal charges because he concluded prosecutors could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Biden willfully retained or disclosed the material.

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In his report, Hur wrote that Biden’s conversations were "painfully slow" and said Biden was "struggling to remember events and straining at times to read and relay his own notebook entries."

"Mr. Biden's memory was significantly limited, both during his recorded interviews with the ghostwriter in 2017 and in his interview with our office in 2023," wrote Hur.

He also said, in shocking reasoning for the lack of prosecution, that Biden could appear to a jury as a "sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory" rather than an intentional violator of classified document laws.

The interview recordings show instances where Biden takes long pauses, forgets names, and can't recall specific days.

Biden warned Zwonitzer while discussing a 2014 Situation Room meeting, "Some of this may be classified, so be careful," and added, "I'm not sure. It isn't marked classified, but...."

In one instance, on April 24, 2017, Biden struggled to recall two economic advisers.

"I’ll think of his name," said Biden, and then, "I should write the names down because I keep forgetting them." A long pause follows before Zwonitzer says Alan Krueger’s name.

On the same day, Biden fails to recall where he was on a certain date, later remembering he was at a memorial for a fallen service member – and forgot his name.

"I think I went to that memorial service in Wilmington. It says [REDACTED] December the 4th, but I don't -- I know what this means. Memorial service -- [REDACTED] gets names really f---ed up," said Biden. "So it says memorial service for [REDACTED]. I don't think her name was [REDACTED]. Or I forget [REDACTED]."

Zwonitzer responded, "Okay," and Biden said he would "make a note of that too."

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"But at any rate, back to -- there was -- I had a meeting with Ron Klain, and I don't know when," Biden added.

Biden also appeared to struggle in recalling a lunch with former United States Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers.

"When he, when he came to me — and I’ll get the date. Remind me when did Summers come to me to have lunch to — it was when I was thinking about running."

He later goes on to say, "Here’s what happened, before I forget. Don’t mind my train of thought. He also pledged to support me in 2016."

Fox News Digital reached out to the Office of Joe Biden for comment.

Kelsey Grammer admits it's 'exhausting' when movies try to alter history to fit modern tastes

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:49 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer spoke on "The Katie Miller Podcast" about how modern Hollywood keeps getting in its own way.

Podcaster Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller, observed, "Hollywood seems determined to reinvent nearly every classic, like ‘The Odyssey,’ and distort it just a little bit to fit their views. Have you watched ‘The Odyssey’?"

"I haven't seen ‘The Odyssey,’ so I'm not really too aware of that," Grammer admitted, but added that there are times when certain entertainment "hits me over the head" to the point where, "it's a little exhausting."

He noted that the past was less multicultural than Hollywood would like to portray it, saying, "I think old England is probably full of White people" and that "I think historical significance should be respected a little bit, culturally."

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"Do you think Hollywood will ever get back there?" Miller asked.

"Yeah. Hollywood isn't very good at telling people what they have to see, you know, because then they flop,’ Grammer replied.

"But they've had, like, successive years of just flops," Miller replied.

One prominent example of a controversial adaptation that flopped was "Snow White," which reportedly netted Disney an approximately $170 million loss. Pixar — under parent company Disney — has tried to pivot away from a series of flops by cutting LGBTQ themes and warning not to make films inspired by the creators' own life stories.

Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter told The Wall Street Journal that he chose this pivot because "We’re making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy."

"Yeah. They're probably figuring it out. I think eventually flopping doesn't work so well," Grammer said. "We're not shooting a lot of movies these days. But I mean, I'm glad they made ‘The Odyssey.’ I mean, I don't know if they've, you know, pitched it too far in to our particular culture to divorce you from the idea of what actually happened."

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In recent years, there have been numerous movies in the culture-war spotlight, ranging from remakes like "The Little Mermaid" and "Snow White" to adaptations of ancient history like "Cleopatra" and "The Odyssey."

Emily Wilson, who famously wrote what some call a feminist translation of Homer’s "The Odyssey" that helped influence the film, panned director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation for missing the spirit of the original heroic epic. The film has also been criticized for using modernized Americanized dialogue, reshaping the character of Odysseus as a more traumatized rather than heroic figure, and for removing many of the mythological aspects.

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In contrast to other controversial adaptations of beloved works, Nolan’s adaptation of "The Odyssey" has managed to become a box office hit, though audiences and critics remain divided over whether its bold creative choices improved the story or missed the mark.

Grammer's full interview with Miller will be published Tuesday night on the show's YouTube page.

NY Times reporter admits Trump's 'delusional' foes have wrongly written his political obituary many times

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:00:16 -0400

New York Times reporter Jonathan Swan suggested during a "60 Minutes Australia" interview released last week that President Donald Trump has "Napoleonic" ambition and a political survivability that should humble journalists.

Swan and fellow Times reporter Maggie Haberman discussed their new book, "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump," and Swan offered speculation on the rest of the president's term and cautioned other journalists to have some humility.

"So there's still a sense that, even if Democrats take the House from Trump, they really can't touch him," Swan said in the interview. "And, like you said, his family's made a lot of money. He's wealthier than he's ever been. He has immunity conferred by the Supreme Court. And there's no prospect, even if he does get impeached, there's no prospect of a conviction."

"I think Donald Trump's obituary has been written so many times — his political obituary — by so many people," Swan continued. "And by this point, if you don't have some humility around that, I think, you know, you're operating in a fairly delusional way. This is someone who has incredible survival capacities, who's able to regenerate himself, and he's still got two and a half years left as the most powerful man on the planet, with no intention of receding at all."

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As he spoke about the future of Trump’s term, he noted that the president's next step may be taking on the Cuban regime.

"So there are many things he could do," he said. "The most obvious in foreign policy is Cuba. They've been looking at potential regime change in Cuba, but who knows? It's a big world out there, and we don't want to start being pundits and prognosticating."

Swan also described a past encounter at the White House that he suggested speaks volumes about Trump’s personal mindset and policies. As Trump met with Swan and Haberman, he had purportedly shown them a document he claimed was written by a historian.

"So it opens by saying Donald Trump is the most powerful man who's ever existed, ever lived on the planet, by far," Swan said. "And then it goes on to compare him to what Donald Trump said was, to us, the top ten. And it was Stalin, Mao, Hitler, Napoleon, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, the Caesars, Alexander the Great, Tamerlane ... there's probably one I'm missing."

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"And it had nothing to do with morality," Swan continued. "The document didn't mention morality. It was about power and raw power."

The premise of the document, Swan said, was that Trump is the most powerful leader in history and is willing to use power in a way no previous president has done within their lifetime, which he noted was remarkably similar to the book he wrote about the administration.

Swan added further, "I think it's also that he wants to be a sort of Napoleonic ... you know, the person who only needs to be known by one name, who is the defining figure of our age. And so, when Trump thinks about himself in history, I don't think he's comparing himself to Bill Clinton or, you know, name your U.S. president — Eisenhower. I think it is to figures like Napoleon and that he wants to be the defining global figure of our age."

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In response to Swan's comments, White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales told Fox News Digital that "President Trump is fighting every day to deliver the strong, safe, and prosperous country that we all deserve. The only legacy President Trump is concerned with is making America greater than ever before."

White House fires back after John Mellencamp mocks Trump's Gulf of America during concert

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:17:36 -0400

The White House is hitting back after John Mellencamp took direct shots at President Donald Trump's Gulf of America.

Mellencamp paused his Saturday night show Holmdel, N.J. to mock Trump's executive order to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America."

On Monday, Davis Ingle, WH Spokesman, shared a statement with Fox News Digital. "Nobody in their right mind cares what out-of-touch, woke Hollywood celebrities have to say," Ingle said.

As part of his "Dancing Words" Tour, Mellencamp was singing the first few verses of his hit "Pink Houses," before he addressed the crowd directly.

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"Well, there’s people and more people/ What do they know, know, know?/ Go to work in some high rise/ And vacation down at the Gulf of Mexico," the rock icon sang before adding, "Wait a minute," according to USA Today.

While Mellencamp's band kept playing, the musician said sarcastically, "The Gulf of Mexico? Is that right? It’s not the Gulf of America? What a stupid f–----g idea."

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Mellencamp then picked right back up and finished performing "Pink Houses."

Released in 1983, Mellencamp's "Pink Houses" became one of his signature hits, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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While many listeners initially embraced it as a patriotic anthem, Mellencamp has said the song is actually a sharp commentary on the American dream, exploring themes of class, inequality and the gap between ideals and reality.

The song was inspired by Mellencamp spotting a man sitting outside a small pink house along an Indiana highway, an image that sparked the iconic chorus, "Ain't that America."

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Third suspect emerges in deadly Seattle mass shooting, one alleged gunman found dead

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:22:19 -0400

Police now believe three suspects may have been involved in Sunday's mass shooting at Seattle Center that left three people dead and four others wounded, with a 15-year-old arrested in connection with the violence.

One of the suspected shooters was among those killed in the violence, according to The Associated Press (AP), citing a document filed in juvenile court in Seattle.

While police previously said they believed there were two gunmen, the document revealed that the 15-year-old, along with an acquaintance found dead at the scene, may have engaged in a gunfight with at least one other unknown suspect.

An active manhunt remains underway for the suspected shooter.

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Just hours earlier, officials said the 15-year-old was booked into juvenile detention on suspicion of firearms violations and first-degree assault.

While the juvenile was expected to make an initial court appearance Monday, The AP reported that the teen waived the hearing.

No homicide charges have been filed against the teen.

"We believe this teenager opened fire in the crowd, but details are still under investigation," Mayor Katie Wilson said.

Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes said investigators believe gunfire was exchanged outside the Seattle Center Armory, leaving multiple bystanders caught in the crossfire.

Police believe the shooting stemmed from a conflict between small groups who appear to be at odds with each other.

Officials said a 19-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died at the scene despite life-saving efforts by first responders.

A 56-year-old woman was also transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where she later died.

Four other victims were injured, including a 2-year-old boy, a 23-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman and a 40-year-old woman. Officials said these victims either suffered minor injuries or have been discharged from the hospital.

Police are also investigating whether a 27-year-old man who self-transported to a hospital was an eighth victim. His involvement has not yet been confirmed.

Harborview Medical Center spokesperson Susan Gregg previously said the injuries to four patients involved an arm, abdomen and legs.

Wilson called the shooting "an act of horrific violence."

"Impacted families are living through the worst moment of their lives, and an entire community is trying to understand how a gathering built around culture, connection, and joy ended in gunfire," Wilson said in a statement. "No one should have to weigh the risk of being shot before attending an event, gathering with friends, or experiencing their city."

The venue was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival over the weekend.

"Our first responsibilities are supporting grieving families, caring for the injured, and providing clear and accurate information for the public," the mayor said.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson previously said he was receiving briefings and State Patrol SWAT officers responded to the scene to assist Seattle Police.

"My prayers are with the families of the victims, and the responders as they work to keep people safe," the governor said on X.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Seattle Police Department for additional information.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said she was "absolutely horrified" by the shooting.

"My heart goes out to the victims and their families, and all those impacted by this senseless violence."

"I am grateful to the officers and first responders who are at the scene and working to protect our community, as well as the frontline medical professionals who are treating survivors," she said on X. "Tonight, we grieve with our community in Seattle as well as those around the country affected by gun violence and mass shootings."

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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay similarly said he was "horrified" by the violence.

"As someone who grew up in this community, I know what this event means to so many families, young people, and neighbors across our region," he said in a statement. "For years, the Bite has been one of Seattle's signature summer traditions. To see violence at a place that brings so many people together is heartbreaking and unacceptable."

Kayla Carris, 22, said she was sitting outside the Armory at the Bite of Seattle when people began to scream and run for cover inside the Seattle Center Armory.

"Everyone was just throwing stuff and running," Carris told The Seattle Times. "Like everyone."

Todd Behrends, 59, said he heard what appeared to be several rounds of shots.

People began running and jumping over each other to escape, Behrends told the outlet. One woman fell, and someone stepped on her leg.

Behrends said he saw a woman on the ground and a man on a stretcher as he ran toward an exit.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Trump's $15B lawsuit against The New York Times carries on as judge gives his attorneys chance to amend filing

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:49:38 -0400

President Donald Trump took a victory lap Monday after a judge granted his legal team a chance to amend his $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.

"BREAKING NEWS: The Failing New York Times, after 10 years of harassment, slander, and libel, just failed again in their desperate attempt to have our powerful Defamation Lawsuit against them dropped," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "As we requested, the Highly Respected Judge has called for an updated complaint, which will lay out, in extreme detail, all the ways in which The Times has repeatedly and consistently acted, with actual malice in defaming me, my family, our Great MAGA Movement, and America, itself."

"We will continue to hold The Times and their 'comrades' in the Mainstream Media accountable for publishing, promoting, and dealing in Fake News. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump added.

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According to a filing in the U.S. District Court for Florida’s Middle District in Tampa, Trump's attorneys have until August 27 to amend the lawsuit.

The New York Times did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

The suit alleged decades of defamation and libel by the Times over everything from how it reported on "The Apprentice" to its stories claiming he'd engaged in suspect tax maneuvers.

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The named defendants are The New York Times Company, reporters Susanne Craig, Russ Buettner, Peter Baker and Michael S. Schmidt, and Penguin Random House, which published "Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father’s Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success," which was authored by Craig and Buettner.

A spokesperson for The Times previously told Fox News Digital, "As we said when this was first filed and again after the judge’s ruling to strike it: this lawsuit has no merit. Nothing has changed today. This is merely an attempt to stifle independent reporting and generate PR attention, but The New York Times will not be deterred by intimidation tactics."

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19 cadets rushed to hospitals after mystery illness strikes military-style youth academy in DC area

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:46:53 -0400

At least 19 cadets at a military-style youth academy in the Washington, D.C., area were sent to area hospitals Sunday after reporting symptoms of an unknown illness, prompting a mass casualty response, officials said.

Emergency crews responded to the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy in Laurel, Maryland, after cadets began experiencing symptoms following lunch, the DC National Guard said, according to FOX 5 DC.

The academy, which is operated by the DC National Guard, is a military-style life intervention program for at-risk teens, according to the institution.

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One mother told FOX 5 that blood tests at a hospital showed her son had elevated carbon monoxide levels. He reportedly developed delayed symptoms hours after other cadets were taken for treatment, including dizziness, headaches and nausea.

The mother added that the youth academy decided to temporarily close following the incident.

However, Anne Arundel County Fire Department officials said they conducted a carbon monoxide investigation and did not detect elevated levels of the gas, according to the local station.

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Officials have not confirmed the cause of the illness but said it could be related to food.

DC National Guard officials said the health and safety of cadets and staff remain their highest priority and that they are working with emergency medical personnel and public health authorities as the investigation continues, according to FOX 5.

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Officials added that while 19 cadets were sent to area hospitals, one adult was evaluated at the scene and declined further medical treatment.

Fox News Digital reached out to D.C. National Guard for more information.

'Baywatch' star Brooks Nader suffers wardrobe malfunction during Saint-Tropez getaway

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:26:00 -0400

Brooks Nader has seemingly been everywhere this summer.

Between filming Fox's upcoming "Baywatch" reboot in Los Angeles and hopping from one European hotspot to another, the 29-year-old model has kept fans updated every step of the way.

This week, Nader added another memorable moment to the itinerary.

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After spending the afternoon dining at the iconic Club 55 in Saint-Tropez and cooling off with a swim, Nader experienced an unexpected fashion mishap. As she made her way back across the sand, her leopard-print halter playsuit briefly slipped, exposing her chest before she quickly adjusted the look.

Despite the fashion mishap, Nader appeared unfazed as she continued enjoying the glamorous beach day.

Nader gave followers a behind-the-scenes look aboard a luxury yacht through a series of Instagram Stories, including one that showed her posing in the same leopard-print halterneck playsuit after sunset.

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Kneeling across cream-colored lounge cushions, Nader flipped her blonde hair over one shoulder while overlooking the Mediterranean. Another shot captured her sitting on the yacht with the sparkling coastline behind her, showing off the plunging animal-print look accented with a colorful jeweled brooch at the waist.

A change of scenery also meant a change of outfit.

In another Instagram Story, Nader traded the leopard-print ensemble for a casual white two-piece while walking barefoot up an elegant wooden staircase. She paired a fitted white tank top with cheeky white shorts that read "Saint-Tropez French Riviera" across the back.

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Before leaving France, the model admitted she wasn't ready for the trip to end.

Sharing another Story as she departed the yacht, Nader filmed her friends waving goodbye before writing, "Torture leaving my fave place & peeps, back to work I go."

She also documented the vacation on TikTok, including a playful video filmed aboard the yacht set to a trending Melania Trump sound.

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As it turns out, wardrobe malfunctions have become somewhat of an unexpected trademark for the model.

Last year, Nader made headlines after unexpectedly bleeding through a white skirt while attending Wimbledon. Rather than hide the mishap, she leaned into the viral moment, sharing it on TikTok, where the video amassed nearly 200,000 likes before ultimately leading to a partnership with U by Kotex.

Her latest European getaway comes during an especially busy stretch in both her personal and professional life.

According to People, Nader is currently single after previously being linked to actor Taron Egerton. A source told the outlet that while she's been enjoying dating, her attention is firmly on work.

"Brooks is totally single right now. She's been going out on dates and having fun, but her main focus is Baywatch," the source told People.

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The insider added that Nader is currently balancing production on Fox's upcoming "Baywatch" reboot alongside filming the second season of her Hulu and Freeform reality series, "Love Thy Nader."

Nader also recently dismissed romance rumors herself, telling TMZ she and Egerton "never were" dating and insisting she's "just single, having fun, always."

Before that, the model dated her former "Dancing with the Stars" partner Gleb Savchenko following the end of her marriage to advertising executive Billy Haire. She has also been linked to tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

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Pro Bowl player requests trade from Tampa Bay Buccaneers on eve of training camp amid contract dispute

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:22:32 -0400

As negotiation tactics go, asking for a trade the day before training camp opens is the NFL equivalent of reaching for the nuclear codes before deciding to type them in. But that's exactly what Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has done.

The two-time Pro Bowl player has grown so frustrated with contract discussions this offseason that he's decided he doesn't see a future with the team, and has asked to be traded, a league source confirmed to Fox News Digital.

That doesn't mean a trade will happen. Vea is under contract for the 2026 season and is scheduled to make up to $18 million if he can play all 17 games in the final year of his current contract.

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The Bucs aren't simply going to hold a fire sale to avoid the trade talk distraction, per a source.

Vea wants more money and points to the fact he is currently the 19th-highest-paid interior defensive lineman in the league. And he believes he is much better than the 19th-best defensive lineman in the league.

Vea is, for all intents and purposes, the structural centerpiece of the Tampa Bay defense. He is arguably the team's best run defender and, as all NFL defensive coordinators often note, if a defense cannot stop the run it is unable to do much of anything else.

Vea provides a rare combination of size, power to movement to control the middle of the formation from his nose tackle spot. At 6-foot-4 and 347 pounds, Vea has anchored against double-teams for much of his recent years.

Despite this attention, he is able to clog interior rushing lanes and prevent offensive linemen from climbing cleanly to the second level of Tampa Bay’s defense. Since becoming a full-time starter in 2019, he has helped the Buccaneers establish one of the NFL’s most consistently productive run defenses.

From 2019 through most of the 2024 season, Tampa Bay ranked first in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game at 94.1, first in yards allowed per carry at 4.0 and finished in the top five against the run in five of six seasons, including No. 1 finishes in 2019 and 2020.

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Vea played only five games in 2020 due to a fractured ankle, but he's proven durable ever since. He has started 78 games in the past five seasons.

Vea’s individual production shows he is more than a traditional space-eating nose tackle but he set a career high with seven sacks in 2024, then added 4.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss and 13 quarterback hits in 2025.

His 2024 pass-rush production made Tampa Bay one of only three teams that season with two defensive tackles recording at least seven sacks, as Vea and Calijah Kancey both reached that mark.

Vea was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2021 and 2024 seasons, earned a place on the NFL Players Association’s Top 100 list entering 2025 and was a key member of Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl LV championship team.

This trade request creates issues for the Bucs.

It's possible Vea, who reported but did not take part in the teams mandatory minicamp and missed the rest of the offseason program, might decide to simply hold in to start training camp – that is to say, he shows up but doesn't practice.

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No coach likes that. No team wants that.

The Buccaneers are already managing the high-stakes contract negotiations with quarterback Baker Mayfield as their top contract issue. So dealing with a very large star defender who has publicly let it be known he wants out is not great for the team.

WNBA love feud explodes as NaLyssa Smith fires back at DiJonai Carrington's cheating claims

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:11:00 -0400

Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith went live on Twitch to respond after ex-girlfriend DiJonai Carrington accused her of a multi-player cheating scandal.

During a livestream, Smith refused to confirm or deny the allegations, instead questioning why the Chicago Sky guard chose to air their private history a year after their breakup.

Carrington launched the feud on Threads by alleging Smith cheated on her with Aces teammate Deja Kelly, Atlanta Dream guard Aaliyah Nye and others.

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"Whether she cheated on me and I cheated on her, why are we bringing that to the internet a year later when nobody did anything to anybody? Whether she cheated on me or I cheated on her, that has nothing to do with anybody," Smith said. "Like what? That don't even make sense. And to bring it to the internet a year later, is crazy. Just for fun? That's ridiculous, especially when you're in a happy, healthy relationship."

Smith also criticized Carrington for dragging Kelly and Nye into the public dispute.

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"Then, to bring up folks name that has nothing to do with anything. These folks is minding their business. These folks woke up to this s**t on a random Sunday night of these type of allegations," Smith said. "I think that's very weird."

Detailing the in-person confrontation that preceded Carrington's social media outburst, Smith claimed Carrington started an argument that ended with security stepping in.

"Here goes DiJonai. 'You talkin to that b*tch. You talkin to that b*tch.' B*tch this. B*tch that. I'm like 'Why I gotta be a b*tch?' Literally on my grandmother's grave, I'm like 'Damn why I gotta be a b*tch.' That's how the whole thing started," Smith said. "I'm literally like 'Who's a b*tch?' So, then it causes commotion and I'm just like 'Damn now what?' I look like the problem. So, then security come and he's like 'Alright y'all gonna have to leave.' Mind y'all, I'm the victim."

Smith also denied online claims that she showed up uninvited to keep tabs on Carrington.

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"I didn't do 'none.' I'm sitting on the couch posting, minding my business. I didn't do nothing to nobody," Smith said. "So, the fact that people are trying to create this narrative of 'Lyss came somewhere uninvited and she came here just to spy on folks. Y'all gotta stop all that lying."

Smith suggested alcohol contributed to Carrington's outburst.

"I guess the liquor, the cameras, her crowd, I guess she got some type of, somebody boosted her up to gain some confidence," Smith said. "But at the end of the day, that was some bulls–t. We came to the spot. Folks was chilling. Nobody did nothing to nobody."

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The former Baylor teammates will meet on the court Aug. 1, when Carrington's Sky host Smith and the Aces in Chicago.

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Netflix exec claims ketamine confession in ‘trust exercise’ cost him $1.1M job: lawsuit

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:39 -0400

Former Netflix executive Kevin Baillie has sued the streaming giant, according to court papers reported by The New York Post Sunday, after he said he was fired in April from its Eyeline Studios division because he disclosed medically supervised ketamine treatment for depression during a workplace retreat.

"The ketamine therapy issue has factored into the termination," the attorney said, according to the lawsuit.

Baillie, who served as vice president and head of creative at the visual effects division, earned about $1.1 million annually. The complaint said Netflix also denied him as much as one year of severance pay following his dismissal stemming from his comments in January at Netlix-owned Sendero Ranch in Northern California, according to the suit.

He said he underwent ketamine therapy at a Santa Barbara clinic in 2022 while experiencing clinical depression following his mother's death. He said the drug was prescribed and administered under medical supervision, according to the report.

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The executive disclosed the treatment during a vulnerability-trust exercise that encouraged employees to share personal experiences. When a Netflix investigator questioned him March 18, the complaint said the therapy was presented as potential recreational drug use.

The investigator raised the treatment "in a manner suggesting suspicion of recreational drug use," the complaint said, according to the Post.

Baillie said the company’s investigation also examined allegations that he used profanity and consumed alcohol. His previous performance review had addressed his language but did not direct him to stop swearing entirely.

"Drop one or two less f-bombs but don’t stop entirely," the performance review said, according to the complaint.

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The lawsuit said Baillie also told colleagues during the retreat that his former father-in-law had taught him to drink a Guinness while standing on his head. A colleague then asked Baillie to demonstrate the trick.

"His colleague immediately asked for a demonstration," the complaint said. "Rather than withhold the openness that the session had encouraged, he performed the trick."

Netflix’s public culture memo promotes vulnerability and candor while describing the company as a professional sports team rather than a family. Managers apply a "keeper test" when deciding whether to retain employees, although the memo also said workers should receive regular feedback and be evaluated on their entire record.

"If the answer is no, we believe it’s fairer to everyone to part ways quickly," Netflix said of the "keeper test," which entails candidly assessing if one would fight to keep a worker if they wanted to leave, or if they would hire the person again if they knew everything they do now.

"You willingly receive and give feedback; you are open about what’s working and what needs to improve; you admit mistakes openly and share learnings widely," the site states.

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Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance that is federally approved as an anesthetic and is also prescribed off-label for depression. The FDA has separately approved the ketamine-derived nasal spray Spravato for treatment-resistant depression under medical supervision.

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Baillie is seeking a jury trial, lost wages, compensatory and punitive damages and damages for emotional distress. He previously worked on visual effects for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Harry Potter" franchises.

Netflix had not publicly responded to his allegations as of Monday. Fox News Digital reached out to Baillie and Netflix for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.

Fishing content creator who filmed himself being bitten by a shark while spearfishing lucky he still has leg

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:39:09 -0400

A fishing content creator from New Zealand is lucky to still have his leg after going for a dive in Fiji. Henry Gibbs was spearfishing earlier this month in the water near the South Pacific island when he was bitten by a grey reef shark.

The damage from the bite to his right leg required four surgeries and a skin graft, but didn’t cause him to lose any ability to use his foot.

"No hard feelings towards the shark. I was in its environment hunting its food," Gibbs wrote in an Instagram post a few days ago that included pictures of him in a hospital bed.

"Wrong place, wrong time, and there are definitely a few lessons I'll share when I post the footage in the hope it helps someone avoid ending up in the same situation and a bit on how to respond to it."

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On Sunday, the fishing influencer followed through on that and shared the footage of the shark circling below before racing toward him and taking a bite out of his lower leg.

Gibbs explained that they had been diving in the reef for an hour or two before making their way to clearer blue water. They were trying to do some spearfishing and had a "handful of grey reef sharks" hanging out near them.

One of the sharks in particular hung around longer than the others. He doesn’t know if it was the commotion coming from the boat, the speargun sounds or the general activity in the water that made the shark excited.

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"I'll never know exactly what caused the change, but eventually it started making tight semicircles beneath us, became increasingly agitated and even sprinted at the boat," Gibbs wrote in the caption of the shark attack footage.

"Looking back, that should've been enough of a sign to call the dive. I never thought a shark of that size posed much of a threat, and that was a mistake."

He added that most of his encounters with sharks have come in New Zealand, where he says the sharks are less aggressive. A big mistake on his part was expecting this shark to act in the same manner.

Having been bitten by a shark, Gibbs has some takeaways he'd like to pass along. The first is to end the dive and move on if a shark's behavior changes. He also suggests sticking to plain black wetsuits in the tropics.

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He's heard of several incidents now that he's been attacked of grey reef sharks going after divers in camouflage wetsuits. His last two takeaways are to not ignore an agitated shark and to not judge the risk by the shark's size.

Gibbs teased that there's more footage that's more graphic than what he already shared. He also thanked those who reached out and who have cared for him since the bite.

"I'm still deciding whether to share the rest of the footage as it becomes very graphic, but I do want to share more about carrying proper trauma gear, knowing how to use it, and diving with people you trust," he wrote.

"A huge thank you to everyone who's reached out, and to all the doctors, nurses and hospital staff, family and friends who've looked after me."

You can add spearfishing in Fiji near grey reef sharks to the list of activities you're not going to find me attempting.

Store clerk foiled ex-Navy SEAL's explosives plot targeting police at No Kings protest, feds say

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:29:49 -0400

A former U.S. Navy SEAL was convicted in a foiled plot to attack law enforcement officers with explosives during a "No Kings" protest in California after a store clerk's tip led federal investigators to him.

Gregory Vandenberg, 49, was found guilty after a five-day federal trial of transportation of explosives with intent to kill, injure or intimidate and attempted transportation of prohibited fireworks into California, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico.

Jurors deliberated for about three hours before returning the guilty verdict.

Prosecutors said Vandenberg was driving from El Paso, Texas, to San Diego ahead of the June 14, 2025, demonstrations when he stopped at a travel center near Lordsburg, New Mexico, and purchased six mortar-style fireworks and 72 M-150 firecrackers.

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While making the purchase, Vandenberg told a store clerk he intended to throw the explosives at law enforcement officers during the protests, federal authorities said.

He repeatedly asked about the amount of gunpowder in the fireworks, whether taping multiple mortars together would increase their explosive force and said he was interested only in their ability to injure officers, prosecutors said.

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Vandenberg also encouraged the clerk to attend the protests and hand out fireworks to others, telling the employee he would not get hurt because of his military experience, according to trial testimony.

The conversation alarmed employees enough that they wrote down Vandenberg's license plate and contacted law enforcement before he reached California.

Federal agents tracked Vandenberg to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, where he was arrested the following morning while sleeping inside his vehicle.

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Prosecutors said he falsely claimed he was traveling for work despite being unemployed and later told investigators he was visiting friends in Phoenix.

A search of Vandenberg's vehicle uncovered the fireworks along with clothing displaying antisemitic, anti-Israel and extremist imagery, according to prosecutors.

Among the items recovered were shirts bearing an Al-Qaeda flag, a shirt calling for the destruction of Judea, a hat featuring the Al-Qaeda flag and apparel displaying a variation of the Black Sun, a symbol associated with neo-Nazi ideology.

Jurors were also shown photographs of Vandenberg wearing a custom-made T-shirt bearing the word "AMALEK" while inside the travel center. Prosecutors said Vandenberg told investigators the word meant "destroyer of Jews."

Investigators also discovered Vandenberg's cellphone home screen displayed a Taliban flag. A forensic review of the phone uncovered what prosecutors described as violent extremist content, including antisemitic, anti-Israel and anti-U.S. material, as well as messages discussing the upcoming protests.

According to prosecutors, those messages suggested Vandenberg believed the U.S. government, including President Donald Trump, was controlled by Israel and Jewish people, evidence they argued helped establish his motive for targeting law enforcement officers.

"People in this country are free to hold their own beliefs and to express them peacefully," Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison said in a statement. "What they are not free to do is use explosives to threaten or terrorize others."

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Ellison added that Vandenberg "intended to turn explosives into a tool of intimidation," and said the verdict "sends the message that attempts to substitute violence for expressing one's opinion has no place in our communities and will be met with federal consequences."

Vandenberg was later sentenced to 16 months in federal prison, where he remains in custody. Upon his release, he will serve one year of supervised release.

Kyle Shanahan 'this close' to losing his right eye in horrible car crash, NFL analyst reveals

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:26:17 -0400

Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms revealed that his close friend, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, almost lost an eye during a horrible car crash he was involved in earlier this month.

Simms, who is a current NFL analyst, made an appearance on "PFT Live" where he explained pictures he received from Shanahan’s wife, Mandy, after the July 14 accident occurred.

"When you first see it, and it’s fresh, and some of the cuts are still wide open, I mean, it’s jarring," Simms explained. "It’s jarring.

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"He was this close to maybe losing his right eye."

The injuries were quite significant for Shanahan, who is limited to starting training camp with the 49ers, the team announced.

Shanahan suffered a broken nose, three broken ribs and a broken hand. He also needed over 40 stitches in his face and had a severe concussion after colliding with another SUV by his home in Northern California, per ESPN.

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"San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident last week when he suffered non-life threatening injuries. Coach Shanahan will participate in team activities on a limited basis at the start of training camp while he recovers," the team said in its statement.

"Coach Shanahan and the 49ers organization would like to sincerely thank all first responders involved for their efforts and care."

Simms pointed to his forehead when he said, "The scar is so big right here."

"So, all that stuff was just crazy to see," he added.

While Shanahan has yet to speak on the crash, Simms did reveal some of what he is feeling at the moment.

"He was emotional about it because he realized how close it was to being just a complete, you know, utter disaster," Simms, who mentioned the other driver was a woman, said. "Like, really, it was a disaster anyways. But, when you’re a part of that accident, like I said, he could have lost his right eye. It could have been a lot worse. You know, he’s very concerned about the woman he got in the accident with and how she is and handling that situation. So there’s just a lot there. And I think it was a lot for him to process."

Shanahan was spotted at 49ers training camp on Sunday, where his face was masked by a baseball hat and sunglasses.

GM John Lynch also noted that, "Kyle basically is going to be like in the protocol," in reference to his concussion. Simms said it is giving him "some issues" he must deal with through the healing process.

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While Shanahan serves his team on a limited basis, Chris Foerster, the 49ers’ assistant head coach, is acting in his place.

The 49ers open the season against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 in the first-ever game played in Australia.

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Senate clears way for Trump's top spy as key anti-terror program remains in limbo

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:24:16 -0400

President Donald Trump’s pick to run the nation’s intelligence agencies is one step closer to clinching the job, and puts the Senate ever-closer to jump-starting a key counter-terrorism tool in the process.

The Senate advanced Jay Clayton through a key hurdle Monday night to be the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI). It comes after former DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s sudden exit from the position to care for her cancer-stricken husband.

The largely partisan 51-43 vote to move Clayton, who formerly chaired the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during Trump’s first term, comes after he narrowly squeaked out the Senate Intelligence Committee on a 9 to 8 vote.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., challenged Democrats to support Clayton during the broader, final vote, but expected them to resist as they have with several other Trump nominees through his second term.

"One might think that we'd be seeing some bipartisanship from Democrats on this nominee," Thune said. "But Democrats are playing the same partisan games with this qualified nominee as they have for so many of President Trump's picks."

"It's a funny thing because Democrats have made no secret of their disdain for the current acting Director of … National intelligence," he continued. "In fact, Democrats were so worked up over the president's temporary choice for this position, they allowed our nation's most important counterterrorism tool to go dark for the first time ever."

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The Senate will now vote on confirmation Tuesday, putting an end cap on an arduous process to replace Gabbard. When she announced her exit from the position, Trump hastily installed Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte to lead the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies in the interim.

That came as the Senate was nearing a vote on a bipartisan deal to keep the nation’s top counter-terrorism tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), running ahead of its expiration.

But Democrats, who railed against Pulte and accused him of being an unqualified loyalist who would weaponize the intelligence community against the president’s enemies and try to dismantle it, walked away from the deal after Trump torpedoed Clayton’s previously scheduled confirmation hearing.

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Less than 24 hours before Clayton's penultimate test, Pulte announced on X that he had completed his fourth round of layoffs as DNI.

"Since becoming Acting Director of National Intelligence, our team has been smartly, and carefully, reducing the size of ODNI, re-focusing ODNI on national security, the law, and the statute," Pulte said. "As of this evening, we just finished a 4th round of thoughtful, measured layoffs. Thank you!"

The Section 702 program has since been steadily going dark, with new authorizations caught in a legal void until lawmakers reauthorize the program that has been used to thwart deadly terror attacks, including halting a mass-casualty terror plot at a Taylor Swift show in Vienna, Austria.

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Last week, only Republicans on the panel voted Clayton out of committee after he failed to satisfy Senate Democrats’ questioning on who won the 2020 election, his knowledge of Gabbard’s raid on the Fulton County, Georgia election offices, and subpoenas against New York Times reporters that his were submitted by him in his role as the top prosecutor in New York’s Southern District.

Those subpoenas were voluntarily withdrawn by the Department of Justice last week, two days after Clayton was confirmed by the panel.

Summer School: Republicans' crusade to teach voters the 'New Math' on the 'commie caucus'

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:17:11 -0400

The House is gone. But the campaign is on.

"We're going to have a lot to talk about during this break," said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. "The contrast on the ballot this November between communism and freedom."

School is out for the summer in the House until August 31. But Republicans envision a version of summer school for the voters. They intend to educate people about Democratic candidates who are veering to the left.

"The reality is that the communist caucus, the commie caucus is coming to Congress," claimed Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y.

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Republicans hope to cling to their narrow House majority by distinguishing themselves from Democrats – and noting how Democrats tapped far-left candidates in New York City and even Colorado. These "Democratic Socialists of America" candidates will undoubtedly prevail in their districts. But Republicans believe that left-wing Democrats freak out independents and mainstream Democrats. The GOP is banking on that as an insurance policy to maintain control of the House.

House Republicans also enjoyed some relative success last week for the first time in months. The GOP advanced a host of bills important to them. And, simultaneously got Democrats on the record about bills which Republicans think they can boomerang against their adversaries this fall.

"They have to answer for why they voted against funding our troops, against funding the government, against common sense policies like voter ID and proof of citizenship," said House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.

The House approved a plan barring stock trades by Members, 232-198. Only 13 Democrats voted yes compared to all Republicans. But the GOP tacked on a voter ID mandate. Democrats argue that provision transformed a once bipartisan issue into a GOP political wedge.

"I proudly voted no because we are not going to sabotage mail-in voting in this country. And we're not going to fall for that kind of bait-and-switch tactic here," fumed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

Democrats have long campaigned on affordability.

"Today, prices are up over 25 cents a gallon above $4 a gallon in my region," said Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa.

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President Donald Trump has now paused the air campaign against Iran after two weeks of consecutive bombing. But the war in Iran presents Democrats with a political opening.

"Will Democrats recalibrate their message on Iran? Will we see ads on Iran going into the midterms?" yours truly asked House Minority Leader Jeffries, D-N.Y.

"We don't have to recalibrate our message. We've been opposed to Donald Trump's reckless and costly war of choice in the Middle East from the very beginning," replied Jeffries.

There was a split decision on Capitol Hill last week. The House voted to shackle the president on Iran war powers. Four Republicans defected and sided with Democrats.

"He ran on no new wars," said Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt. "He's making the case for us. He hit voters over and over and over with this promise. And then he did the exact opposite."

Still, the president’s allies claimed that the vote undercuts American forces in harm’s way.

"To belittle this mission is to belittle and demean the very service these members who gave their lives," said House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, R-Fla.

A couple of hours later, the Senate rejected the House’s rebuke of the President.

"I think Democrats have taken that tack from the start," said Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., of the Democrats hoping to cut off the Iran operation.

"It wouldn't have passed if it wasn't for Republicans in the House," yours truly pointed out.

"A few Republicans," conceded Hoeven. "But I think there's strong support in our party (for the President)."

That’s ultimately why the Senate defeated its Iran measure. Some GOPers argued that the U.S. has Iran on the ropes.

"Last time I checked, we've wiped these b------s out. An occasional missile strike and boats in the Strait (of Hormuz). That's not military strength. Those are the flailings of a failing empire," declared Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont.

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But Senate Democrats chided Republicans for not intervening in the conflict.

"Every time Republicans oppose our war powers resolution and vote against ending this war, they lose the faith of the American people," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. "Senate Republicans need to wake up. Not next week. Not next month. Now."

Top Congressional GOP leaders say it’s not necessary for Congress to flex its war powers muscles.

"I don't think an AUMF (authorization for use of military force) is in order right now. I think we need to bring this to a resolution," said Johnson.

However, some Republicans demand answers about the endgame.

"I think we need greater clarity there. I think Congress needs to exercise more of its powers here," said Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas.

Democrats may believe they have an advantage on Iran. But like Roy, they demand a plan.

"This whiplash policy in Iran is not good," said Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee. "You can't run a war at 2:00 in the morning on Twitter."

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Despite their criticism, Democrats are vague about how they'd go about ending the war.

"We've got to figure that out. But Donald Trump got us into this mess," said Jeffries.

"But won't voters demand you guys to have a plan if you're going to win the majority, Mr. Leader?" I asked as Jeffries walked away.

I posed a similar question to Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., one of the most thoughtful Democrats on foreign policy and national security issues.

"We didn't start it," replied Coons.

"But don’t you have to have a plan if you're going to criticize the president on this?" I asked.

"I wouldn't have gotten into this war," said Coons.

The Pentagon is now running short on cash since the defense policy bill is stalled. That’s to say nothing of the budget resolution which could provide $95 billion to the Pentagon. Congressional approval to pay for the war could take months. Perhaps until December. That’s after the election. Democrats may want to see how they fare in the midterms before coughing up money for the military.

Midterm elections are often a referendum on the president.

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In 2006, Democrats flipped the House and Senate by campaigning on ending the unpopular war in Iraq. They had a plan to wind down the conflict. Eighteen years later, Democrats want to run on Iran in this fall’s midterms. But unlike 2006, they don’t seem to have a clear plan on how to end the conflict.

But they know who to blame: President Trump.

Fox News Poll: Cool your servers! Voters reject data centers

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:00:03 -0400

While U.S. tech companies race for AI dominance, the latest Fox News nationwide survey finds voters hitting the brakes on data centers, as more prefer taking time to address local concerns than rushing expansion to maintain a competitive global edge.

By a 40-point margin, voters oppose building data centers in their area to support artificial intelligence (30% favor, 70% oppose).

MAGA supporters (46% favor) and Republican men (45%) are the groups most likely to favor data centers, while White women with a college degree (84% oppose) and liberal voters (80%) are the most opposed.

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Among those favoring data centers, 60% cite economic benefits, including jobs, economic growth, community investment, and tax revenue as the reason for their support. Another 21% point to technological benefits, saying the centers are useful, necessary, or important for future progress. Just 2% say staying ahead of competitors is the primary reason for their support.

Those opposing data centers emphasize a different set of considerations. Half (50%) say environmental issues are their main concern, including energy and water use, pollution, noise, and overall environmental impact, while far fewer mention quality-of-life concerns (14%), economic effects (11%), or simply having a negative view of AI (11%).

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While data centers are broadly unpopular, views of artificial intelligence technology itself are somewhat less negative. Overall, 45% view AI favorably versus 54% unfavorably, underwater by 9 points. In April, it was -11 points.

Positive views of AI are higher among MAGA Republicans (55% favorable), voters with graduate degrees (52%), conservatives (50%), and men (49%) than among Democrats (41%), those without a college degree (43%), liberals (37%), and women (40%).

Nearly 8 in 10 voters prefer slower data center construction to address environmental and community concerns, while 2 in 10 favor building them as quickly as possible to maintain a competitive advantage over China and other countries.

While majorities across the board prefer the slow adoption of the centers, MAGA Republicans (36%) and very conservatives (35%) are the most likely to prioritize rapid expansion to maintain international competitiveness.

AI won’t find an ally in the under 30 crowd

Although younger voters are often viewed as more tech-savvy, that does not translate into warm views of artificial intelligence.

Voters under age 30 are the least likely to view AI favorably, at 38%, compared with 48% of those ages 30-44 and 44% of those 45 and over.

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Regardless of differences in views of AI, attitudes toward data centers are pretty consistent across generations. Roughly 7 in 10 in every age group oppose building data centers, and about 8 in 10 prefer slowing construction to address environmental and local concerns.

Conducted July 17–20, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,003 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (70) and cellphones (681) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (252). Results based on the full sample have a margin of sampling error of ±3 percentage points. The survey includes an oversample of 200 voters aged 18–29, bringing the sample size for that subgroup to 350 (±5). Sampling error for results among subgroups is higher. In addition to sampling errors, question wording and order can influence results. Weights are generally applied to age, race, education, and area variables to ensure the demographics are representative of the registered voter population. Sources for developing weight targets include the most recent American Community Survey, Fox News Voter Analysis, and voter file data.

Woman wins massive settlement after bladder mistakenly removed during surgery for benign cyst

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:53:06 -0400

A Maine woman has been awarded $17 million after a catastrophic surgical error resulted in the removal of her bladder during a procedure intended to address a benign ovarian cyst.

The damages were awarded to Emily Mitchell last Thursday by a Kennebec County jury following a two-week medical malpractice trial against Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Health, according to her attorneys on Friday. The verdict is reportedly the largest medical malpractice award in Kennebec County.

The devastating procedure occurred on March 1, 2023, and resulted in what Mitchell’s attorneys described as an irreversible injury with extreme health repercussions that are still ongoing.

"According to evidence presented at trial, what began as a routine gynecologic surgery resulted in one of the most devastating surgical errors imaginable," Berman & Simmons said in a statement.

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Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville officially closed in May 2025 after serving the community for more than 80 years, according to the state.

The healthcare system cited "immense pressure of higher operational costs, unsustainably low reimbursement rates, and a tight labor market" as factors behind the closure in a statement issued that month.

According to the attorneys, Michell scheduled the surgery after imaging showed that a benign ovarian cyst had significantly increased in size.

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Following the procedure, Mitchell’s condition worsened, and she was transferred to another hospital for emergency surgery.

Surgeons later discovered that her bladder had been removed during the original operation, and pathology confirmed the tissue taken during the procedure was "full-thickness bladder tissue," according to her attorneys.

The damage appeared irreversible, as "surgeons determined there was insufficient healthy bladder tissue remaining to reconstruct or repair the organ," according to Berman & Simmons.

For the next eight months, Mitchell relied on bilateral nephrostomy tubes to drain urine directly from her kidneys. The treatment involves thin plastic tubes surgically placed through the skin of the lower back and into both kidneys, allowing urine to flow into external bags attached to the exposed ends of the tubes.

During that time, Mitchell reportedly experienced recurring urinary tract infections, kidney infections, multiple medical procedures and ongoing complications.

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She was eventually referred to Massachusetts for complex reconstructive surgery, where surgeons used a portion of her small intestine to create a new bladder, known as a neobladder.

Mitchell’s attorneys said she "continues to live with the permanent effects of those injuries" nearly three years after the original operation.

She must insert a catheter multiple times a day to drain the neobladder and requires ongoing medical treatment from specialists related to the loss of her bladder.

After hearing the evidence, the jury found Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Health liable and awarded Mitchell damages covering past and future medical expenses, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress and permanent impairment.

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"For our clients, this isn't just a legal victory—it's the closure they've needed for a long time," attorney Susan A. Faunce said in a statement.

"They can finally begin to move forward, knowing that what happened to them was seen, heard, and acknowledged. This verdict won't undo the pain our clients have endured, but it does offer something they haven't had in a long time: closure. They can finally put this chapter behind them."

Tony Romo allegedly refused intoxication test after OWI arrest following Milwaukee golf event: report

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:45:42 -0400

Details of Tony Romo’s arrest on charges of alleged operating while intoxicated emerged, with the ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback being allegedly uncooperative with law enforcement during the incident.

Records obtained by The California Post showed Romo was issued a citation for "refusing to take test for intoxication after arrest" during the July 23 incident with police following his appearance at a Milwaukee golf event.

Romo was stopped on an interstate following his round at the Wisconsin Amateur Championship and he performed poorly during field sobriety tests, FOX6 in Milwaukee reported. He was released and is due in court on Sept. 21.

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The California Post added that the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office said that, since Romo’s situation is allegations, the case is considered a traffic violation and not a criminal charge in Wisconsin.

Other information regarding the arrest was not immediately available. Neither the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office nor CBS immediately responded to emails from Fox News Digital.

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Romo was set to appear at another golf tournament, the M&P Group Texas State Open, but he withdrew over the weekend.

Romo retired from football in 2017 and soon joined CBS as a color commentator.

He was the Cowboys' starter from 2006 to 2015, but an injury cost him his spot in 2016 to Dak Prescott. The Cowboys released him after the season, and he eventually hung up the cleats.

Romo threw for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns, and 117 interceptions, completing 65.3% of his passes.

He was named to the Pro Bowl four times and finished tied for third in the MVP vote in 2014 behind Aaron Rodgers and J.J. Watt — he was tied with DeMarcio Murray.

Romo went 2-4 in the playoffs, famously dropping a snap for a potential game-winning field goal in his first against the Seattle Seahawks. Romo then picked up the ball and tried to run for a touchdown but was stopped short, giving Seattle the win.

Since retiring, Romo and Jim Nantz have been the main tandem for CBS, calling three Super Bowls, including the Kansas City Chiefs' overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

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Romo has yet to comment on his arrest.

Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.

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