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SEE IT: Mark Kelly blames Trump's agenda for boosting AOC as Dems presidential pick

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:47:35 -0400

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., argued that President Donald Trump is driving Democratic voters toward far-left candidates like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after the New York Democrat topped a recent 2028 presidential primary poll.

A recent New Hampshire poll found Ocasio-Cortez was the top choice among likely Democratic voters for the party's 2028 presidential nomination. Kelly placed third with 9% support, behind Ocasio-Cortez and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, while ahead of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris. The poll comes as several self-described Democratic Socialists have defeated more moderate Democrats in recent primary elections, showing the growing influence of the party's progressive wing.

Kelly has teased a run for president in 2028, recently saying in an NBC interview that it is part of an ongoing discussion with his family that he has "plenty of time" to decide on.

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"I don't know about her message, but people are really struggling," Kelly told Fox News Digital about why Ocasio-Cortez was Democrats top 2028 pick.

Fox News Digital asked Kelly why Ocasio-Cortez and other candidates associated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are resonating with the Democratic voters ahead of upcoming election seasons.

"The policies of this president — supporting billionaires over hardworking people," Kelly said. "1% of the country now owns more wealth than the middle class, and I think it's a response to that."

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In 2021, Federal Reserve data showed the top 1% of households now hold more wealth than the bottom 60% combined for the first time since the central bank began tracking the data in 1989.

Trump has defended his economic agenda as aimed at boosting middle-class Americans through tax relief and lower costs, pointing to efforts to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, eliminate taxes on tips and overtime pay and lower energy costs.

Kelly said voters' frustration with Trump's policies is driving support for candidates like Ocasio-Cortez, while also criticizing the president more broadly.

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"It's unfortunate we have people like this running the government and I think people are really frustrated," Kelly said about Trump to Fox News Digital.

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"I mean this president doesn't prioritize anybody but him and his family," Kelly said. "The corruption is just off the charts. "

Rumors Devin Booker and supermodel Irina Shayk are dating heat up after supposed sightings in the Hamptons

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:35:16 -0400

Devin Booker, an elite scorer both on and off the court, is rumored to be dating supermodel Irina Shayk. Those rumors are heating up after claims that the two were spotted hanging out in the Hamptons over the weekend.

TMZ was the first to run with the rumors that appeared on the celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi. The first of the two alleged sightings shows a man who resembles Booker with the claim from a tipster that he and Shayk were at Tutto in East Hampton, New York.

A blurry video then followed that on the gossip account and claimed to confirm the 29-year-old Phoenix Suns star and the 40-year-old Russian model "potentially being something." It supposedly shows the two at Delilah's Chase party.

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It also includes a story about her being all over him and him being all over two other girls. You can't make out anything that's going on in this video.

Now, if you're not convinced by a picture of a guy's back and an extremely blurry video that Devin Booker and Irina Shayk are an item, you're not alone.

Thankfully, for the tipsters and anonymous sources (we'll get to those in a second), there's more so-called evidence. How about a couple of pictures from what appears to be close range that doesn't show their faces?

Those have to help along with what has already been presented. They couldn’t hurt, right?

Still not convinced? Can I interest you in some of those anonymous sources I mentioned? It wouldn't be rumors that are heating up without those now, would it?

People has those sources, and they're claiming that the NBA star and model have been hanging out. The source says, "Devin Booker and Irina are dating. It's very new, but they like each other a lot."

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Shayk is into Booker, the source claims, and after mutual friends introduced them, they're "trying to spend a lot of time together this summer before Devin has to start training for the season."

Is she going to be seen at a Suns game next season? If the source is telling the truth, she will be.

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I have to admit that until the source, I wasn't entirely sold on this rumor. The picture of the back of someone who resembled Booker, the almost flip phone quality video, and the cutoff pictures didn't do it for me.

Now, I'm rooting for these two. They know how to navigate this type of relationship. They've both been linked to well-known people; Booker to Kendall Jenner and Shayk, more recently to Tom Brady.

Why not have a supermodel pay a visit to the desert next season for a few games to watch one of the league's stars?

Nolan Wells mystery deepens as email indicates teen drank heavily before vanishing

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:31:20 -0400

The mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has taken another turn after a newly obtained document listed the missing teen's alcohol intake as "heavy" as authorities searched for him on Horn Island over the Fourth of July weekend.

The document, a July 5 Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Marine Patrol email obtained by Fox News Digital, was sent to the U.S. Coast Guard as authorities searched for Wells.

Along with his physical description and last known location, the email lists "Alcohol intake: Heavy," but does not identify the source of that information.

Wells, an Ole Miss freshman from Jackson, Mississippi, disappeared while on a boating trip to Horn Island with friends. An extensive multi-agency search ended July 6 when his body was discovered.

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Authorities have not publicly identified a cause or manner of death, and the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's autopsy and toxicology results remain pending.

The newly reported details come days after a private autopsy commissioned by Wells' family concluded his cause and manner of death were "undetermined pending investigation."

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During a July 22 news conference, civil rights attorney Ben Crump said an area of "red discoloration" was found on the back of Wells' head but said Dr. Roger Mitchell, who performed the independent autopsy, could not determine a cause or manner of death pending further investigation.

"Crime Stories with Nancy Grace" host Nancy Grace later discussed the findings on her show, where she raised additional questions about the investigation.

She pointed to what she described as deep red tissue beneath the skin at the back of Wells' head and said the independent pathologist did not receive Wells' lungs or throat when conducting the second autopsy.

Grace also questioned whether those findings could be significant but emphasized that she did not know what caused Wells' death and noted there were "many accidental possibilities."

"There is deep, red, subcutaneous tissue" on the back of Wells' head, Grace said, adding that the discoloration was localized rather than consistent with postmortem blood pooling.

Grace then questioned why the lungs and throat were unavailable during the independent examination.

"When the second autopsy got the body, the lungs and the throat were missing," Grace said. "I understand why they took the lungs to determine if he had drowned, but why was the neck missing? What about the interior of the throat sparked the initial medical examiner's concern?"

She stressed that those questions remain speculative until investigators release additional findings.

"I don't know," Grace said. "There are many accidental possibilities."

The Jackson County District Attorney has defended the investigation amid growing public scrutiny, saying authorities are following standard procedures and awaiting forensic testing before drawing conclusions.

Authorities have not announced whether foul play is suspected.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office for comment.

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' spends 15 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:30:03 -0400

Ella Langley has pulled off another incredible career accomplishment.

The country music icon has established herself as unstoppable force in the music industry, and most importantly, she's not slowing down.

This year has been a banner year for the "Nicotine" singer.

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One of the biggest explosive moments was the release of "Choosin' Texas," and the song has now set an impressive record.

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Billboard reported Monday that the hit country music has been #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a staggering 15 weeks.

That's the most weeks in the top spot "among non-holiday titles by women with no co-billed acts," according to Billboard.

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The only song featuring only a female singer that has been in the number one spot longer is Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."

Carey's song has been number one for a total of 22 weeks over the course of its existence. That means Langley trails just seven weeks for the top spot overall, regardless of qualifiers.

Just in case anyone had any doubts, Langley is here to stay, and the rocket ship is only going up from here for the talented 27-year-old singer.

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It's also been incredible watching her explosion in popularity on social media. Head on over to X and search her name.

The viral tweets are endless.

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Folk icon Linda Perhacs reportedly missing as friends seek answers after months of silence

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:26:42 -0400

Friends of legendary folk singer Linda Perhacs are asking the public for help, claiming the 82-year-old artist went missing after leaving a residential care facility about eight months ago.

In a statement shared with Fox News Digital by Perhacs' former manager, Laurel Stearns, friends and collaborators said the acclaimed singer-songwriter was discharged from the facility under the supervision of her legal guardian and has not been heard from directly since.

They said repeated attempts to reach both Perhacs and her guardian have gone unanswered.

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"Concern is growing among friends, collaborators, and members of the music community regarding the well-being and current whereabouts of acclaimed singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs," the statement read.

According to the statement, "she was discharged from a residential care facility approximately eight months ago under the supervision of her legal guardian. Since that time, numerous friends and longtime collaborators report they have been unable to establish direct contact with her. Repeated attempts to communicate with her guardian have also, they say, gone unanswered."

Those issuing the statement emphasized they are not accusing anyone of misconduct, but rather "seeking confirmation that Linda is safe, well, and receiving appropriate care, while expressing concern over the prolonged absence of communication with a beloved public figure."

The apparent disappearance of Perhacs has prompted both an Adult Protective Services case and a police report, according to the folk icon's friends. With the investigation ongoing, additional details are being withheld.

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Perhacs' friend Mark McNeill also urged the public to help locate the influential musician in an Instagram post.

"Linda Perhacs our dear friend and legendary singer-songwriter was discharged from a residential care facility approximately eight months ago under the supervision of her legal guardian… Please help us locate Linda to ensure her wellbeing."

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Perhacs' decades-spanning career took an unexpected turn when her 1970 album "Parallelograms" — initially overlooked upon release — was rediscovered decades later and transformed into a cult classic. The singer-songwriter later experienced a career resurgence with the release of "The Soul of All Natural Things" in 2014 and "I'm a Harmony" in 2017.

After months without direct contact, friends said they decided to speak out in hopes of confirming Perhacs is safe and receiving appropriate care.

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"As a public artist whose work has profoundly influenced musicians and listeners around the world, Linda's well-being is of genuine concern to a broad community of admirers and colleagues," the statement continued.

"Those issuing this statement respectfully request that anyone with verified information regarding Linda Perhacs' current condition or means of contact reach out to her authorized representatives or designated point of contact. The intention is not to intrude upon her privacy, but simply to ensure that she is safe and to re-establish communication with someone whose artistic contributions continue to resonate across generations."

Landon Donovan says soccer has arrived in America after record-breaking World Cup summer

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:18:41 -0400

The World Cup did not go exactly how the United States Men's National Team expected, but the sport was the talk of the country this summer.

Nearly 7 million people flooded stadiums in North America to catch World Cup action, and the final between Spain and Argentina peaked at 52 million viewers, averaging at around 38 million.

Landon Donovan was an analyst for FOX throughout the event and said this year's World Cup was an unforgettable memory.

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"I'm sad it's over now. It really did go by so fast. Maybe for people at home, not so fast. But for us, it was just travel, game, work, game, travel, appearance, travel, meet-and-greet, travel, game. It was honestly the time of my life, and I'm sad it's over," Donovan told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.

"The superstars showed up and scored goals. The fan bases were incredible. The infrastructure and the stadiums, of course, are amazing in this country. The fans filled the stadiums. It broke records in every way on TV and social. It was a phenomenal World Cup, and I'm really just sad it's over."

It remains to be seen what kind of growth will occur in the U.S. after the World Cup, but if it's anything like what occurred in 1994, the sport is in a good spot – just in time for Major League Soccer's All-Star Game in Charlotte on Wednesday.

Donovan partnered with longtime MLS sponsor AT&T for the festivities to bring fans closer to the action.

"They've been supporters of ours for a long time. Soccer, to most people, is relatively new, but I've been in this game for a long time. So when you have people and companies that want to support in a real way and not just throw money at it, but actually be involved, then it means a lot to us because we've been ambassadors for this game forever," Donovan said. "They're helping us connect people to this game that we love, and that means a lot. They're great with our podcast with me and Tim Howard. Great to me personally, individually, all the All-Star Games. They love the sport. They genuinely do, and it's been really nice to have them."

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Donovan recalled the ovation he got when he returned to MLS after the 2002 World Cup.

"I lived it, right? At the end of these tournaments, there's so much energy and excitement around soccer and the sport, so you'll see an uptick in viewership. You'll see an uptick in the stadiums. People now know these guys' names, and it's a really, really awesome opportunity to grow as a player, but also to grow your brand," he said.

"When I came back in 2002, I literally got off the plane from Korea and went straight to the stadium at noon, maybe 2:00. We had a game that night, and I got to play for 10 minutes at the end of the game. The excitement in the stadium for the fans to see someone who, 24 hours earlier, had been on a field in Korea was awesome. So these guys coming back into the league a week before the All-Star Game, and then a lot of them at the All-Star Game, it's a really awesome opportunity to be recognized and appreciated. It's really cool."

While a deeper USMNT run would have done wonders for the sport, Donovan, though, is done talking about when soccer will arrive – because he thinks "soccer is here."

"There has been study after study, they asked people to name their favorite sport. The NFL was one, the NBA was two and soccer was three — soccer in general, right? So people do love this sport in this country," he said. "I know anecdotally, I drop my kids off at school every day. I don't see NFL jerseys. I don't see baseball jerseys. I see soccer jerseys. The kids are all wearing soccer jerseys. They're all in. So soccer is here.

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"Now, how you quantify it in a real way via Major League Soccer or U.S. Soccer, I don't know. That's harder to do. But this sport is mainstream now. When you turned on the TV this summer, people were talking about soccer... So, it is here. It's not where we all want it to be yet, but that takes time, man. These other sports have had decades, if not centuries, of a head start on soccer. So we'll just keep going."

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Ex-NHL star Ron Duguay hospitalized after losing consciousness amid Stage 4 cancer battle

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:10:31 -0400

Former New York Rangers center Ron Duguay had a scary incident this past week as his daughter, Shay Thomas, revealed he fell unconscious at home and suffered injuries.

Thomas posted on Instagram Monday, where she revealed her father passed out after being "extremely dehydrated."

Duguay, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer earlier this year, also had "varices, portal hypertensive gastropathy, internal bleeding, and an ulcer," after seeing doctors.

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"Our dad @ronduguay10 continues to show us just how strong he is," Thomas wrote on her post on Instagram. "On Friday, he fainted at home, was unconscious, injured a few parts of his face, and knocked out a few teeth in the fall…this time, it wasn’t from hockey. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital."

Duguay’s cancer is in his liver, and Thomas revealed that "pressure has built up inside the liver" after "surgery, chemotherapy, and the pump."

"That pressure can back up into the stomach and cause bleeding. The ulcer still needs further evaluation, but the bleeding and liver pressure are the major concerns right now," Thomas added.

Thomas’ post also had video of Duguay entering the back of an ambulance on a stretcher.

"He is still admitted to the hospital and receiving blood transfusions while the doctors continue to monitor closely," Thomas wrote in her post.

"Through it all, our dad remains strong, positive, and trusting God every step of the way. We will continue to keep everyone updated. Please keep him covered in prayer."

Duguay wasn’t discouraged by the incident, saying "Found my teeth on the bedroom floor," in an Instagram Story that showed a picture of him without some teeth.

Duguay revealed his cancer diagnosis in February, issuing a heartbreaking plea for help as he pursued treatment "in hopes of giving him the best possible chance."

Duguay, 68, first opened up about his health to Page Six, telling the outlet that seeking financial support has been a challenge for him as someone who has used his platform to try to help others.

"I find it extremely hard asking for funds for all these costs I’m going through," he said. "Normally, I’m helping others."

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Duguay was diagnosed with colon cancer more than a year ago, losing his appendix and gallbladder during his treatment as a result. His family started a GoFundMe campaign to share the details of his condition and plans for additional treatment.

"Our dad has never been someone who asks for help …especially when it comes to money. He has always tried to handle everything on his own and didn’t want to burden anyone else with what he’s going through. But after many conversations as a family, we decided to create this fundraiser for him because we’ve seen firsthand the weight this battle has placed on him, both physically and financially," the family wrote on the campaign post.

"Because of his cancer, he hasn’t been able to work the way he normally would, yet he continues to fight with everything he has. Earlier in his treatment journey, the care he received in Florida nearly cost him his life. That led us to bring him to Orange County, where my sister and I live, so he could receive treatment here … and thankfully, it has helped him so far."

Duguay was one of the Rangers’ most recognizable players of the late 1970s and early 1980s after getting drafted 13th overall in 1977. He was an instrumental part of the team’s run in the 1979 Stanley Cup Final.

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He played in 864 games during an 11-year NHL career, recording 274 goals and 346 assists. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings.

Duguay is in a relationship with former Republican vice presidential nominee and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who has been a strong supporter of the former NHL player throughout his cancer battle.

Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report.

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Trump reflects on infamous phone-number stunt that sparked friendship with Graham

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:07:22 -0400

In an emotional farewell Tuesday, President Donald Trump paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., recounting how their relationship evolved from fierce political foes into close allies and friends.

Trump said the turning point came after he publicly revealed Graham's cellphone number during a campaign rally in Bluffton, S.C., in 2015 — a decision he acknowledged Tuesday was a mistake.

"As you remember, Lindsey and I did not exactly get off to the best of starts," Trump said during his eulogy address at the Washington National Cathedral, adding that Graham had said something "nasty" when they were both running for the 2016 presidential nomination.

"So naturally, I did something that I shouldn't have done," the president continued. "I shared his personal cellphone number with the millions of people that happened to be watching that particular day as I made a speech, a very important speech."

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"And I remember the number (202) 228-0292 if anybody wants to give it a shot," Trump went on, sparking laughter in the room.

"His phone exploded. He said, ‘I had that number for 20 years.’ His phone totally — I don't know what he did with it. But it exploded," Trump said. "That was the beginning of a friendship, in a way."

"But it was Lindsey who had the last laugh, because while I blew up his phone all for one day, we became great friends and Lindsey did not stop calling me for the next 10 years," Trump continued.

The unlikely friendship grew to include frequent rounds of golf and late-night phone calls as Graham became a leading advocate for Trump’s legislative agenda.

Since Graham's death earlier this month, Trump has repeatedly spoken about the senator's constant presence in his life.

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And before the service began, before the cameras began rolling, before the speeches, and before Graham’s casket arrived, the Washington National Cathedral became a gathering place for those who the late lawmaker knew, worked alongside, advocated for, and, at times, fought.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, two of Graham’s closest allies on the world stage, both attended — holding court separately among the sea of lawmakers and Cabinet members filing into the cathedral.

Much of the Senate attended, too, including Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who wore a suit. A rare sight not seen even at Trump's second inauguration.

Meanwhile, Trump’s affection for Graham was visible throughout his remarks.

He called him a "beloved friend, a devoted brother, a respected statesman, a giant of the United States Senate, and a true American original who left us much too soon."

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"For more than 30 years, nothing of consequence happened in this Capitol without Lindsey Graham knowing about it," Trump reflected. "Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it. And no bill became law… without Lindsey Graham having a say in it. He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart."

Japan mall rebuilt after deadly 2016 earthquake destroyed in major temblor weeks after 'fresh start' reopening

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:05:52 -0400

A shopping mall in southern Japan that had just reopened after years of reconstruction following a devastating 2016 earthquake was destroyed Tuesday after a powerful earthquake struck the region and was followed by a massive explosion, leaving dozens of workers unaccounted for.

The Aeon Mall in Kumamoto Prefecture celebrated its grand reopening on June 13 after years of rebuilding meant to mark the region's recovery from the 2016 disaster.

Just weeks later, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near Kumamoto, according to FOX Weather, citing the U.S. Geological Survey. Japan's Meteorological Agency measured the same quake at magnitude 7.1 using its own seismic scale.

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About 200 shoppers were safely evacuated after the earthquake, officials said. Roughly an hour later, a powerful explosion ripped through the building, blowing off exterior walls and exposing its steel framework. NHK reported that about 20 to 30 mall employees remained unaccounted for, while police said rescuers could not immediately enter because of the risk of aftershocks.

The mall had become one of the most visible symbols of Kumamoto's recovery after the magnitude 7.3 earthquake that devastated the region in April 2016. Aeon said the redevelopment included seismic reinforcements and other safety improvements designed to make the complex more resilient.

Witnesses reported smelling gas before the explosion, according to Reuters. An Aeon spokesperson said employees immediately helped evacuate visitors after the quake, while prefectural officials confirmed about 200 people were guided safely outside before the blast.

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According to FOX Weather, the earthquake struck just before 4:30 p.m. local time about 9 miles north of Kumamoto at a depth of roughly 6 miles. Japan's Meteorological Agency briefly issued and later lifted a tsunami advisory for parts of Kyushu. NHK reported at least 50 people were injured, while Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency said the quake sparked at least eight fires. Kumamoto Airport also temporarily closed.

Reuters reported the mall welcomed more than 8 million visitors annually after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. opened a factory nearby in 2024.

The complex housed about 200 stores, a movie theater and parking for roughly 5,000 vehicles. It also became known locally after a supermarket inside sold 10-yen onigiri to help survivors following the 2016 earthquake.

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When the mall reopened in June, Aeon described the project as a "'re-start' initiative" marking both the shopping center's 21st anniversary and the region's recovery from the 2016 earthquake.

As night fell Tuesday, rescue operations remained on hold because of continuing aftershocks as families awaited word on the employees still believed to be inside.

Soft exosuit helps people walk without bulky motors

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:41 -0400

Walking through an airport or around a large store can take more energy as we get older. Researchers in China are now testing a soft robotic suit that could someday help your legs do some of that work.

The experimental soft exosuit assists the hips using thin artificial muscles instead of conventional motors and gearboxes. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, describes a 4.2-pound prototype that fits around the waist and thighs like a lightweight harness.

In a small treadmill test, six healthy adults used an average of 13.9% less energy while the powered assistance was active. Sensors also showed that their leg muscles worked less.

So, how does the soft exosuit actually work, and what still needs to improve before you could ever wear one?

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How the soft exosuit helps people walk

Many robotic exoskeletons rely on rigid motors to move a person’s joints. Others use compressed air, which requires pumps, valves and an air tank. Those components can make an exoskeleton heavy or noisy. They can also restrict how naturally your body moves.

The new soft exosuit takes a different approach. It uses flexible muscle-like fibers positioned near each hip. As you walk, the fibers pull at the right point in your stride to help move your leg forward. Straps transfer that pulling force from the artificial muscles to the wearer’s hips and thighs. The flexible design allows the suit to move with the body rather than enclosing the legs inside a rigid frame. "Motor-free" refers to the lack of traditional motors and gearboxes. The suit still uses a compact battery pack and electrical power system to activate its artificial muscles.

Artificial muscles replace heavy motors

The artificial muscles use a rubber-like material called a dielectric elastomer. The material changes shape when exposed to an electric field. Researchers have studied dielectric elastomers for years. However, earlier designs lacked the force needed to help move a human leg. Many were also too bulky for a comfortable wearable device.

Wei Yu and his colleagues at Hebei University of Technology changed the molecular structure of the material to improve its performance. They then rolled thin layers into long fibers. Next, the team grouped several fibers into bundles. The arrangement works somewhat like human muscle, where many smaller fibers pull together to create greater force.

The researchers also created modular connectors that allow them to add more fibers when an application requires additional pulling power. According to Hebei University of Technology, the actuators completed more than 100,000 cycles during laboratory testing. Longer studies will need to show how well the materials hold up during daily wear.

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Soft exosuit trial cut walking energy use by 13.9%

The researchers tested the soft exosuit on six healthy volunteers. Each participant walked on a treadmill under several conditions. They walked without the suit. They also wore it with the artificial muscles turned off. During another round, the electrical assistance actively supported their hips.

A metabolic testing system measured how much oxygen each person used. Sensors attached to their legs also tracked muscle activity. When the assistance was active, the volunteers used an average of 13.9% less energy than they used while walking without the suit. Lower muscle activity also suggested that their legs needed less effort to complete each step.

That reduction could feel meaningful during a long walk. However, this study involved a controlled treadmill setting and a very small group. The volunteers were also healthy adults. Researchers still need dedicated studies involving older people and those with mobility challenges.

Why a soft exosuit could help older adults

A wearable device that reduces walking effort could help people stay active longer as their leg strength changes. Think about walking through a large grocery store or spending the day with family. A lightweight suit that takes some strain away from your hips could make those outings feel more manageable.

The design may also feel less intimidating than a rigid robotic frame. Its artificial muscles resemble cords built into clothing, while the supporting straps fit close to the body. People recovering from surgery could also benefit from this type of assistance one day.However, future clinical trials will need to determine who can use the suit safely and how much support each person needs. Balance presents another important consideration. The current study focused on the energy required for walking rather than fall prevention or stability.

What the soft exosuit still needs before everyday use

The current prototype remains an early research system. Battery life limits how long the suit can provide assistance. The researchers want future versions to operate longer without adding much weight.

The control system also needs to respond automatically when a person speeds up or slows down. Walking across grass or climbing a slope would create additional challenges. Voltage presents another hurdle. Dielectric elastomer actuators often require more than 1,000 volts. The current stays very low, but any wearable consumer product would need strong insulation and extensive safety testing.

Researchers will also need to study how the fibers respond to sweat and changing temperatures. Repeated bending during everyday activities could affect long-term performance as well. No consumer price or release date has been announced.

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What this means to you

You will not be buying this soft exosuit anytime soon, but the research shows where mobility support could be headed. A lighter system that moves with your body could feel far more natural than today's bulky powered exoskeletons.

The nearly 14% drop in walking energy use is encouraging. Still, the test involved only six healthy adults on a treadmill, so we need much more evidence about comfort, safety and real-world use.

The next big step is testing the suit with older adults and people who already have trouble walking. That is where we will learn whether these artificial muscles can truly help people stay active and independent. For now, anyone noticing changes in mobility should talk with a doctor or physical therapist about the support that makes sense today.

Kurt’s key takeaways

What grabs me here is how much walking support the researchers created without loading someone down with bulky motors. A 4.2-pound suit that cut energy use by nearly 14% is worth watching. Still, this was a very small lab test with only six healthy adults. The battery needs to last longer, and the high-voltage system will need serious safety testing. The bigger test comes next. I want to see how this soft exosuit performs with older adults on real sidewalks and over longer periods before we call it a true mobility breakthrough.

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Tyler Hubbard stays calm as wife pulls fish hook from his scalp on family camping vacation

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:59:21 -0400

Family vacations are all about making memories.

Some families come home with photos and souvenirs. Others come home with a hole in the back of their head. And by "others," I mean country star Tyler Hubbard.

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The Florida Georgia Line singer found himself in a painful predicament during a recent four-day camping trip when a fish hook got lodged in his scalp, forcing his wife, Hayley, to perform some backwoods surgery.

"Breakfast had to wait…" Hubbard wrote alongside an Instagram video of the removal.

In the clip, Hayley inspects the hook while the couple’s three children offer encouragement from nearby.

"Wow, those little barbs really work," she said.

Hubbard never explained exactly how the hook ended up in his head, but he stayed impressively calm as Hayley worked to free it with a pair of pliers.

When one of the kids asked how badly it hurt, Hubbard admitted, "Kinda does."

OK, tough guy.

Hayley eventually pulled the hook loose, prompting a relieved, "Oh, we got it!"

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Despite the unexpected medical procedure, the family appeared to enjoy the rest of the getaway, which included fishing, swimming, boating, rafting and a bald eagle sighting.

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"We got 4 days off with @tylerhubbard in the middle of this crazy summer and decided to go camping in the airstream," Hayley wrote in a separate post. "All the memories made were worth the shlepping and loading up and unpacking and fun that comes along with camping. next time we’ll try to avoid fish hooks in the head."

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That seems like a reasonable goal.

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Blackburn unveils bill to keep biological men out of Daughters of the American Revolution

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:55:27 -0400

FIRST ON FOX — Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is introducing legislation Tuesday that would prohibit biological males from joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), saying the historic women's organization should be reserved for biological women.

"The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded by women for women, and its founders would be appalled that the organization is now allowing biological males to become members and undermine the legacy of real women who helped build our nation," Blackburn told Fox News Digital in a statement.

"The Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act would amend the DAR’s federal charter to stop the organization from erasing biological reality and ensure it is reserved for the real daughters of the American Revolution," Blackburn added.

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Blackburn’s bill would amend the organization's federal charter to require that members be biological women, according to bill text first obtained by Fox News Digital. Blackburn's office said the legislation is intended to preserve the group's mission and ensure eligibility standards reflect its identity as a women's organization.

The bill follows similar efforts by Republicans to draw legal distinctions based on biological sex in athletics, prisons, shelters and other single-sex spaces.

Earlier this month, Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., introduced legislation in the House that would require the DAR to limit membership to biological women, saying the historic organization's congressional charter should reflect its original mission after the group adopted a policy interpreted as allowing transgender applicants.

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Blackburn’s bill is cosponsored by Sens. Katie Britt, R-Ala., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tand Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.

The Daughters of the American Revolution, founded in 1890, is federally chartered and made up of women who are direct descendants of American Revolutionary War patriots.

The group voted 1,481 to 984 on June 26 against a measure to keep membership for those "born female," the New York Post reported.

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"The Daughters of the American Revolution are called ‘Daughters’ for a reason—this organization is meant to honor the legacy of American women and their ancestors, not pander to a distorted sense of reality manufactured by far-left radical Democrats," Britt told Fox News Digital in a statement.

"Whether in women’s locker rooms or time-honored organizations like DAR, it is our job to protect women and girls in spaces that are rightfully theirs. I’m proud to cosponsor this commonsense legislation," she said.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Lee said, "It’s right there in the title: ‘DAUGHTERS’ of the American Revolution. Congress created this group in 1890 to recognize the American women preserving our history, but their D.C. chapter is now admitting biological men. The woke invasion of every feminine space has to stop – there’s already a group for Sons of the American Revolution! Our bill will reverse this needless policy to give the women who built this organization the protection and legitimacy they deserve."

Tuberville said, "There’s a reason the founders of this group named it the DAUGHTERS of the American Revolution. They had the common sense to recognize what a woman is; unlike the woke Left that apparently doesn’t understand the differences between female and male anatomy. Alabama has over 4,000 members in the DAR, and they shouldn’t have to be putting up with this woke nonsense. Amending the eligibility requirements to reflect the founders’ vision is something all of my colleagues should be able to get behind."

Cramer told Fox News Digital in a statement that the "Daughters of the American Revolution was founded specifically for women to honor our patriotic forbears."

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He added, "Today’s Daughters meticulously research their genealogy to prove direct lineage to the heroes of the past, drawing inspiration from the accounts of the women who came before them. Their stories and heroism are rooted in their lives as women, and as a federally chartered organization, the Daughters of the American Revolution should reflect and honor this biological reality. Our legislation ensures membership eligibility is crystal clear."

Fox News Digital reached out to the Daughters of the American Revolution for comment.

World-famous Catholic shrine torched, 'Devil in a skirt' scrawled on Virgin Mary statue

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:52:42 -0400

A man has been arrested after one of the world's most famous Catholic pilgrimage sites was vandalized and partially set on fire, with a statue of the Virgin Mary defaced and the words "Devil in a skirt" scrawled across its pedestal in black, according to reports.

Bosnian police arrested a suspect Tuesday in connection with the overnight vandalism and arson at the Shrine of Our Lady in Medjugorje, according to Vatican News.

Authorities have not released the man's identity as investigators work to determine a motive and whether he was responsible for other incidents reported at the shrine that same night, the outlet said.

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Police were called around 4:30 a.m. on July 27 after the face and hands of the statue of the Virgin Mary on Apparition Hill, also known as Podbrdo, were found covered in black paint.

The pedestal at the foot of the statue was spray-painted with the English phrase "Devil in a skirt," while other graffiti and the statue's hands were painted black.

An outdoor altar nearby was also set on fire near St. James Church, the outlet said.

Surveillance footage reportedly at that location showed a man pouring what investigators believe was gasoline onto the altar before setting it ablaze. The fire was extinguished.

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The two attacks came just days before Medjugorje's annual youth prayer festival, which is expected to draw more than 50,000 pilgrims from around the world.

In a statement Tuesday, the Medjugorje Parish Office condemned the vandalism and urged Catholics to respond with "prayer, fasting, and forgiveness" rather than anger.

"It is with great sadness that we received the news of the act of vandalism," the parish said.

Church officials also said cleanup and repairs began immediately so the damaged prayer sites could once again welcome pilgrims.

"The affected areas are being cleaned and restored as quickly as possible," the parish said, thanking volunteers for helping preserve the shrine as "a place of encounter with God, a place of peace."

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Rather than calling for retribution, the parish urged the faithful to pray for those responsible.

"We pray for the conversion of the hearts of those who committed this act," the statement said, asking that God "touch them with His grace and lead them on the path of goodness."

The parish also appealed for peace, encouraging Catholics "not to return evil for evil," but instead to bear witness through "love, forgiveness and hope."

Despite the attack, officials said the shrine remains open, and its regular schedule of Mass and prayer services will continue as planned.

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Located about 85 miles southwest of Sarajevo, Medjugorje became one of the world's best-known Catholic pilgrimage destinations after six children and teenagers reported seeing apparitions of the Virgin Mary there in 1981.

The Vatican gave the green light for Catholics to continue flocking to Medjugorje offering its approval for devotion at one of the most contested sites of Roman Catholic practice in recent years, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.

Spanish soccer player makes good on his promise to get tattoo of team's manager after World Cup win

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:41:29 -0400

Spain is still taking a well-deserved victory lap after locking up the World Cup title earlier this month, and for one player, that involved getting some fresh ink.

And what better way to commemorate the win than by getting the World Cup trophy permanently drawn on your body?

I'll tell you one: getting your manager's big ol' mug holding the World Cup trophy permanently drawn on your body, which is what Spain's Marc Cucurella did.

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Even before the tournament started, Cucurella pledged to get a tattoo of his manager's face if the team went all the way.

He may have thought he was in the clear when Spain opened the tournament with a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, but that turned out to be the only blemish on their World Cup record.

Spain defeated reigning champs Argentina for the title on July 19, and now Cucurella is making good on his promise.

There had to be a point, as Spain was closing in on the final, where Cucurella was hoping everyone had forgotten about all of this tattoo business.

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Unfortunately for him, the internet doesn't forget.

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But it's a unique memento from Spain's World Cup run, and good on him for sticking to his word.

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I think he's going to get irritated in a hurry when he has to keep fielding the questions, "Who is that old guy on your arm?" over and over and over.

Hell, he might just want to get a second tattoo right under that just says, "Before you ask me, it's Spanish national soccer team manager Luis de la Fuente."

Trump says heroic teen lifeguard who saved boy from towering waves deserves White House honor

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:41:18 -0400

President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised the teenage lifeguard who went viral after rescuing a young boy from towering waves in Santa Cruz, California, saying he wants to invite the teen to the White House and potentially award him a high civilian honor.

The lifeguard, identified as 16-year-old Ryder on social media, was captured in a heart-stopping video Saturday battling massive surf as he repeatedly disappeared beneath crashing waves while maintaining a relentless grip on the child he was rescuing.

After seeing the dramatic rescue, Trump said the teen deserved national recognition.

"We’re going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!" Trump said in a post on X.

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Hours earlier, Eric Trump also praised the rescue on social media, calling for the teen to receive the nation's highest civilian recognition.

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

The rescue drew thousands of reactions online, with many praising Ryder for battling powerful waves that appeared too dangerous even for bystanders who attempted to help.

One person claiming to have witnessed the rescue said it lasted far longer than the viral video showed. Beachgoers reportedly formed a human chain in an effort to help before it was eventually broken apart by the pounding surf, according to social media users.

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After pulling the child safely onto the beach, Ryder reportedly sprinted past his lifeguard tower to get aid as paramedics arrived to evaluate the boy, the witness said. Despite the dramatic rescue, Ryder later returned to duty and continued watching over beachgoers for the rest of the evening.

The rescue may have come during Ryder's first season as a lifeguard. California State Parks requires state lifeguards to be at least 16 years old.

Another social media user who said she knew Ryder emphasized how extraordinary the rescue was.

"I’m not sure how many people know how hard it is to hold onto someone like that in the ocean, during these heavy conditions and pounding shore break. This lifeguard handled it like a pro, pulled him in most of the way solo and never gave up. Taht is a feat in itself, especially in those conditions. A true Hero & waterman. I seriously hope he gets recognized for this," the user said.

Other people claiming to have witnessed the incident said the surf had initially appeared relatively calm, with many beachgoers standing at the water's edge when a massive wave suddenly crashed ashore.

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"It was so big it nearly reached us by our things all the way up the beach!" the witness said.

Seabright Beach is known for its powerful shore break, with waves shaped by swells arriving from multiple directions, creating hazardous conditions even for experienced swimmers.

Hot bobsledder Desi Johnson gets in touch with nature, ‘Shark Lady’ breaks world record & woke brewery busted

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:30:04 -0400

'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com.

It's a beautiful day, Nightcaps family.

You know why? I'll tell you. Because as of today, Tuesday, July 28 in the Year of our Lord 2026, all 32 NFL teams have reported to Training Camp.

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That means in just a couple short weeks (well, one week if you count the Hall of Fame Game), preseason football will be on our TV screens. And shortly afterward, college ball will consume our Saturdays. As God intended.

Not trying to wish away anyone's summer — my colleagues Joe Kinsey and SeanJo would be very disappointed in me if I did that — but MAN. Call me Hank Jr. because I am ready for some football.

Speaking of summer, I'm still in Minocqua, Wisconsin, at my mother-in-law's house. Nashville feels like the devil's sweaty armpit this time of year, so it's nice to get a little bit of cooler weather up here in the Northwoods.

Last week, we shot up to the Minnesota North Shore for some hiking. Goodness, it's beautiful up there. And they have some great local breweries, too.

My dog is way too cool for his own good.

But you didn't come here for my family photos. You came to find out what's going on on the internet today. So let's get to it, shall we?

Pop open a Fulton 300 IPA, chuck your work laptop into Lake Superior and let's go.

An update on the wackos at Minocqua Brewing Company

Speaking of beer...

If you've been reading my Nightcaps for a while, you might remember me talking about the Minocqua Brewing Company. It's "downtown" Minocqua (I'm using that term loosely) inside an old gas station from the 1930s.

Actually, a pretty cool little building. Perfect spot for a brewery. Shame the owner, Kirk Bangstad, is a certified nutcase.

Now, I pride myself in my ability to get along with people who don't agree with me, but I assure you Kirk has no desire to get along with me. Or likely anyone reading this, for that matter.

He's as far left as they come. There are signs plastered all over the outside of the joint that say "least popular place in town," "drink MAGA tears" and "Antifa parking only."

The beers are named things like "AOC IPA," "The Resistance," "Choice," "Fascist Tears" and their Mexican lager, "It'll Always Be the Gulf of Mexico to Me." They also sell their own coffee and coffee stout, called "WOKE."

To their credit, that's actually a pretty clever name for coffee.

I digress. This guy isn't insufferable because he's a lib. I know lots of libs, and I like them just fine. He's insufferable because he's awful.

Kirk is always at war with the city and other local businesses, and he's been charged with multiple legal offenses, including criminal defamation, harassment, bail jumping, disorderly conduct, and (last but not least) defrauding donors to his super PAC by funneling thousands of dollars to himself to pay for his legal fees. Last year he tried to hijack the 4th of July parade. I don't have the time or patience to list his whole rap sheet.

But if it tells you anything, this dude is such a turd he even named one of his beers after his lawyer. It has the guy's face on the can and everything.

Well, this week, his permit got pulled. Turns out, Kirk has been illegally transporting beer from Illinois without securing the proper permits or paying the appropriate taxes.

Not paying taxes! Imagine that.

The revocation is effective Aug. 4 — next Tuesday. Still, he has no intention of shutting down.

"They’ll have to pry me out of my taprooms before I stop selling beer to thirsty progressives who come to visit us," he wrote, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

So I'll be sure to walk by the brewery today and wave to ol' Kirk before he likely gets hauled off by the authorities.

I'm sure his lawyer, Fred Melms (aka "Grateful Fred Red Ale") will be on the case.

Bobsledder Desi Johnson gets in touch with nature

I'm not the only one escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. Desi Johnson — a Team Australia bobsledder who went viral during the Winter Olympics for being hot, as one does — got away on a nature retreat in rural Kyrgyzstan this week.

Gotta admit, Kyrgyzstan is not a country I've ever thought twice about. Or once, actually. But it looks beautiful.

I have no idea what the bobsledding season looks like. As far as I know, people only bobsled once every four years. But I'm sure there's some sort of training or competitions involved in the interim.

Regardless, Desi seems to be keeping busy traveling, getting outdoors, running sprints and selling workout clothing.

Someone's ready for French Alps 2030!

'Shark Lady' breaks record for most shark tattoos

Hold on, let me clarify: She has broken the world record for "most sharks tattooed on the body (female)" with 106.

I know what you're thinking: Amber, does that mean some dude out there has 107 shark tattoos?

And the answer is no. Or if he does, he hasn't come forward. I guess the folks over at the Guinness Book of World Records wanted to specify female body just to leave the door open for a man who wanted his own shot at glory.

I swear there is a Guinness World Record for everything. Somewhere out there, someone just broke the world record for "most Busch Lights (corn can) drank in a northern Illinois garage on an overcast Monday in July."

And yes, I have one specific person in mind for that one.

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True story, though, remember a couple of weeks ago when I was telling y'all about the mountain of dumb PR pitches that end up in my email inbox daily?

Case in point: I got an email from an organization (a movement? a nonprofit? a cult? I truly have no idea) called "World Clap Day" — proudly announcing that its founder, Andrea, completed 24 consecutive hours of live clapping, setting a new world record. That's 149,216 claps!

I bet her hands hurt so bad.

You know, when I first read that email, I thought to myself, Why in the hell would these people think I would write about this? And here I am, writing about it.

Touché, clapping cult.

Wow, I really got in the weeds there. Back to the shark tattoo chick.

Her name is Emily Morrison, and she goes by "Shark Lady Emily" on social media.

A fitting moniker, to be sure.

And don't you dare try to tell Emily to stop getting shark tattoos. Because you know what she has to say about that?

"I will not stop getting shark tattoos."

If you're really into this sort of thing, Emily will be featured on My Strange Addiction as part of Discovery's "Shark Week."

I've only watched that show one time, and it was an episode about a lady who can't stop eating toilet paper. So when you look at it that way, Emily's actually killing it.

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Dogs with mistaken identity

Fred H. writes: When it gets hot the cows go in the pond. One of these is not a cow.

Amber:

I don't know what you're talking about. That's obviously just a very small cow. Who barks.

HYROX or DEKA?

Jon C. writes: Haven’t done a Hyrox race, yet. Had some friends do the one in Houston earlier this year and we were looking at doing the Nashville one together. Tickets might seem to be an issue.

However, if you want something very similar and more accessible, do a DekaFit race. It is a 5k with a workout station every 500m. So just like Hyrox except the workout stations are different. To me, Hyrox has more aerobic stations while Deka has more strength stations. I’ve done a few DekaFits and they are tough. For what it’s worth, Deka is an off shoot of Spartan Races, the trail running obstacle course race.

Amber:

For those who missed it, last week I explained that a friend of mine asked me to do a HYROX race with her. Apparently, it's hella impossible to get tickets to compete in HYROX events, though — especially the upcoming Nashville race in December.

Everybody wants to come to Nashville.

So maybe we'll look into DEKA instead. From what I've seen (and from how Jon described it), DEKA is more up my alley anyway. I'm more of a lifter than a runner.

But I still do the latter, begrudgingly.

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Dramatic readings of Luke Bryan lyrics

Caitlin R. writes: I mean, it sounds so artsy when you put it like this.

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Amber:

Next up, soft-spoken "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)" with finger snaps and bongo drums.

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Minnesota Vikings suspend defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander after DWI guilty plea

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:22:40 -0400

Another NFL assistant coach is being disciplined by his team after facing driving under the influence allegations, this time with Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander being suspended by the team.

The Vikings announced Tuesday that Alexander has been suspended for three weeks after he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated earlier this month. Alexander's blood alcohol level was 0.169, or more than twice Minnesota's legal limit, on an initial breathalyzer test, according to the charging statement.

Alexander, hired in February as the team's passing game coordinator as well as defensive backs coach, was arrested in April, and his guilty plea came on July 16.

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Alexander pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI, a misdemeanor, and paid $603 in fines and fees. He was assigned 48 hours of community service and will be on probation for two years.

Alexander's club suspension began on July 24, although it was not announced then. It will run through Aug. 13.

"Following Gerald’s arrest earlier this spring, we remained in communication with the NFL while awaiting the outcome of the legal process," the Vikings said in a statement. "We take these situations seriously and believe this disciplinary action is appropriate."

The NFL tells Fox News Digital the club suspension will close the matter and Alexander will not be subject to additional league discipline under the personal conduct policy.

Alexander, who previously worked under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores in Miami when Flores was the head coach, also released a statement through the team.

"I take full responsibility for the situation I put myself in and apologize for not meeting the mark," Alexander said. "I know it’s unacceptable. I understand the suspension and am committed to learning from the matter and ensuring I come back a better version of myself."

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Alexander is the second NFL assistant coach to face team discipline for offseason troubles with DWI.

The Washington Commanders on Monday announced the firing of assistant coach Ben Steele just days before the start of training camp.

Steele, who was serving as the team's tight ends coach, was hired by the Commanders this offseason.

"We are parting ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele. The team will have no further comment at this time," the Commanders said in a statement.

The Athletic reported that Steele was arrested on suspicion of DWI in June. He is facing an additional charge for refusing a blood/breath test and obstructing or resisting an officer without force, per the report.

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Steele had previously been under suspension by the Commanders.

These two issues coming to light in the same week suggest some coaches may need more extensive training or onboarding to make clear the pitfalls of drinking — even away from the club.

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Dem primary erupts as establishment favorite dismisses rival as ‘celebrity candidate’

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:08:11 -0400

Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., repeatedly called Abdul El-Sayed the "celebrity" candidate in the Michigan Senate race during Monday's Senate Democratic debate, arguing that El-Sayed's podcast, books and political activism pale in comparison to her time in Congress.

The race between Stevens and El-Sayed has become a microcosm of the battle over the Democratic Party's future. On Aug. 4, Democratic voters will decide whether to back Stevens, who has the support of the Democratic establishment, or El-Sayed, a socialist-supported challenger who has called for abolishing ICE and is strongly critical of the United States' support for Israel.

In her opening remarks, Stevens rattled off her qualifications as the Democratic Party's best chance of winning the Senate race, pointing to flipping her seat in 2018, being named Michigan's most effective Democratic lawmaker by the Center for Effective Lawmaking in 2025 and being endorsed by Democratic Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

"My only focus is you," Stevens said. "Abdul is running for celebrity. Republicans are propping up his campaign, and Mike Rogers, just the other day said in a secret phone call that he made it easier for him to win, that he's the one he wants to run against."

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Stevens was referring to a phone conversation Republican candidate Mike Rogers had with supporters last month in which he said his campaign would be in "good shape" if El-Sayed were the nominee.

"Look, this isn't about the D.C. or New York influencer crowd," Stevens said. "This is about putting Michigan first."

Later in the debate, Stevens said she is standing up to Trump's "abuses of powers," while taking a dig at Abdul by saying she's doing so without "shouting into a bullhorn, not getting in front of the first camera I see, but doing the hard work."

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"Look, my opponent here, Abdul, he is such a talented guy," Stevens said, referring to his three books and his podcast America Dissected. "He's had all this attention, but the deal is, we don't need a celebrity candidate. We don't need a celebrity."

Stevens then pointed to her six years in the House of Representatives, saying she has been committed to "hard, unglamorous work."

"That's going to stand up to this junk that is wreaking havoc and causing chaos right before our very eyes," Stevens said.

Stevens suggested that Abdul's Senate campaign is just another "rung on the ladder" for him, pointing to his failed 2018 gubernatorial bid.

"It didn't work out, so he started the podcast, he wrote the books, and now he's running for Senate, and he's already bought the website for president," Stevens said.

In response, El-Sayed accused Stevens of "cowardice" over her past votes to increase ICE funding, saying the agency should be completely abolished.

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"So yeah, I’m going to take the bullhorn and I’m going to say that I think we need to abolish ICE because I am not afraid of what they’re going to say about me," he said.

He also suggested that Stevens' focus on his public health podcast was a distraction from the issues that matter most to voters, such as affordability.

"Congresswoman, if you enjoy podcasts about public health, I welcome you to take a listen. You seem very concerned about that," El-Sayed said. "I’m more concerned about the fact that people can’t pay for their gas, they can’t pay for their groceries."

The open Senate race in Michigan has garnered national attention, with outside groups spending more than $52 million on the race through mid-July, most of it in support of Stevens, according to an OpenSecrets analysis of FEC reports.

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El-Sayed, who is backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., has painted Stevens as the candidate of large super PACs such as AIPAC, while saying he has not received a single dollar from corporate interests or super PACs. Before running for Congress, El-Sayed served as Wayne County director of Health and Human Services.

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Meanwhile, the Republican Party has deemed Michigan to be one of best pickup opportunities in its effort to maintain control of the Senate.

Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed and Stevens' campaigns for comment.

Marcus Mumford says Bible camp sparked decades-long love story with wife Carey Mulligan

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:47 -0400

Before Marcus Mumford and Carey Mulligan became one of Hollywood's most private couples, they were just two kids who met at Bible camp.

The Mumford & Sons frontman recalled on the "SmartLess" podcast how a chance childhood meeting eventually blossomed into romance years later after the pair reconnected as adults.

The future couple first crossed paths at a church Bible camp, when Mumford was 10 and Mulligan was 12, and became pen pals.

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"And she still has the journal entry from the day we met where I – my cousin was there, who was two years older, who was age appropriate for her," Mumford recalled. "And he got an eight-and-a-half out of 10. But I, who was definitely not underlined boyfriend material, got a nine out 10."

The flattering review didn't spark an instant romance, but it planted the seed for a relationship that would take years to come together.

He recalled the two "stayed in touch as kids" before reconnecting in their twenties on Facebook. Mulligan bought a ticket to Laura Marling's show years later, where Mumford & Sons was also performing.

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"We started shouting sort of an hour before Laura went on and then [Mulligan] was like, 'Oh, Mumford. I knew a kid called Mumford,'" the singer-songwriter recalled.

Mulligan left a note with Mumford's tour manager that had her email address on it and the rest is history.

After dating for roughly five months, Mumford proposed to Mulligan. The two married in front of friends and family in Somerset, England, on April 21, 2012. Mumford and Mulligan share three children together, two daughters and a son.

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The couple is notoriously private about their 14-year marriage.

"Marcus is the only thing that’s mine that I can keep totally away, so I try to," Mulligan told Vogue in 2015.

Throughout the years, Mumford and Mulligan have focused on making their marriage "the priority" in their lives.

"We said, ‘The odds are stacked against us. Let’s make that our great work and everything else can come from that, right?’" Mumford told GQ in 2022. "The reason I think people don’t stay married is because they don’t realize how much work it takes."

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Mulligan is a British actress known for her roles in "An Education," "Drive," "The Great Gatsby," "Promising Young Woman" and "Maestro," the latter earning her a third Oscar nomination.

Mumford, raised in England, is best known as the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Mumford & Sons, the Grammy-winning folk-rock band that helped define the early 2010s folk revival.

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Wisconsin brewery that offered 'free beer' when Trump dies says alcohol permit revoked

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:57:18 -0400

A Wisconsin brewery known for anti-Trump social media posts, including one promising a free beer promotion upon the death of President Donald Trump, has had its permit to operate in the state revoked by state officials.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Monday that liberal activist and brewery owner Kirk Bangstad is "vowing to fight ‘tooth and nail’ after receiving a letter from the state's Department of Revenue revoking Minocqua Brewing Co.'s permit to operate in Wisconsin, according to a July 26 newsletter sent to his supporters."

"As you can imagine, I’m not taking this lying down," Bangstad wrote in a Substack post on Sunday. "We’re going to fight the state of Wisconsin tooth and nail, and once again, they’ll have to pry me out of my taprooms before I stop selling beer to thirsty progressives who come to visit us."

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He also asked readers to donate to his legal defense fund, writing, "As usual, fighting to keep my business alive means I have to pay lawyers, and that’s never cheap. Every time this [happens], I rack up $100K in legal bills before we even see a judge. If you can help chip in to the Minocqua Company’s legal defense fund, I’d really appreciate it."

The revocation of the beer license goes into effect on Aug. 4, the Sentinel reported. The business has locations in Madison and Minocqua.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue said, "The Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages is dedicated to the fair and consistent enforcement of alcohol beverages regulations in Wisconsin. The division is required to follow and implement state law, including ensuring permit holders and licensees follow all applicable laws and regulations. The division takes appropriate actions when these laws are not followed."

The spokesperson added, "We can confirm that the Department of Revenue has issued notice of a Brewer's permit revocation for two Minocqua Brewing Company locations and notice of an Alcohol Beverage Warehouse permit revocation for one location. The business has until August 4th to appeal and can operate during the appeal process. Should the business decide to appeal, the next step would be to appeal to the Secretary of the Department of Revenue, who will assign the appeal to a Department of Revenue hearing examiner for their recommendations as to proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law."

The Sentinel reported that state regulators pursued revoking Bangstad's alcohol license after authorities seized canned beer from his company in June, alleging it had been transported from Illinois without the required permits and taxes. The newspaper also reported that Bangstad criticized the proposed action as an excessive response, arguing the alleged tax violations did not warrant shutting down his business.

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On Jan. 22, the Minocqua Brewing Company appeared to suggest it would give free beer to patrons if Trump was killed, and while not explicitly using his name, posted on Facebook, "Free beer, all day long the day he dies."

The post continued, "Show us this post when it happens in a few months and we’ll make good on that promise."

The post was updated to say, "we meant the Madison Taproom because that’s open all year, if he dies in the summer, then it’s gonna be the Minocqua Taproom."

In reply to comment on the post, the company also did not refer to Trump by name but said that the post hinted at a high-profile figure when asked whether the timeline for the deal could be moved up earlier.

"Well that's up to you and your ability to act like a cia [sic] agent," the company wrote.

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Following the April shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where Trump was present, the company wrote on Facebook, "Well, we almost got #freebeerday."

"Either a brother or sister in the Resistance needs to work on their marksmanship or he faked another assassination to get a positive news cycle," the post added. "We’ll never know. Regardless, we stand at the ready to pour free beer the day it happens."

Bangstad, the owner of the brewery, is also the founder of the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC, which "aims to remove Republican federal and state elected officials who perpetuated the election lies that caused the Insurrection of January 6, 2021, and whose downplaying of the seriousness of COVID-19 caused so many unnecessary deaths in our country," according to the brewery’s website.

Reached for comment by Fox News Digital, Bangstad declined to comment directly but made jokes about the deaths of Trump and Mitch McConnell and made disparaging remarks about Fox.

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Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate doesn't recall 'abolish the Senate' post in 2021, campaign says

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:53:12 -0400

Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong's campaign told Fox News Digital Tuesday that she does not recall posting on social media in favor of abolishing the Senate in 2021 and said that was not her current position.

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Megan Romer went viral Sunday for confirming that the DSA supported abolishing the Senate, eliminating national borders and prisons, replacing the presidency and the Supreme Court, and more during an interview with Shannon Bream on "Fox News Sunday."

Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany said in a post to X that Hong believed in all the ideas mentioned in the viral video.

"This sounds a lot like DSA-backed @FrancescaHongWI. Does she want to abolish the police? Yep. Does she want to abolish prisons? Absolutely. Did she call for abolishing the U.S. Senate? Yes. Socialism is knocking on Wisconsin’s door. This November, we slam it shut," Tiffany wrote.

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When reached for comment, Hong's campaign said Tiffany was lying and said she never supported abolishing the Senate.

"Tom Tiffany is once again telling lies and inventing quotes, because he can't run on his record," Hong communications director Allison Geyer told Fox News Digital. "Rep. Hong has never called for abolishing the U.S. Senate. Tiffany cannot produce a single statement where she did, because it doesn't exist."

"She has spoken about police and prison abolition in the past as an aspirational goal, but it is not her current position, and it's not something she will pursue as governor," she continued. "She does not support replacing the presidency with the Supreme Court. Eliminating national borders isn't her position either, and it's not even part of the official DSA platform."

"DSA is a membership organization, not a political party. Rep. Hong is not endorsed by DSA national, and doesn't agree with everything in its national program," Geyer added.

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Tiffany's campaign pointed Fox News Digital to a post on social media from February 2021, in which she wrote on X, "Abolish the Senate."

Hong was responding to a post at the time highlighting Congress' vote to acquit President Donald Trump in an impeachment trial on the charge of inciting an insurrection for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. A majority of senators found Trump guilty in a 57-43 vote, but the number fell 10 short of the supermajority needed to convict the president.

Hong's campaign told Fox News Digital that the gubernatorial candidate did not recall posting it.

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"The post is from February 13, 2021, the day the Senate acquitted Donald Trump for inciting January 6th," the campaign said. "She quote tweeted an analysis of that vote showing the senators who voted to convict represented roughly 70 percent of the country. It was a frustrated reaction to that day. It is not her current position, and it is not something a governor has any role in. She’s running to lower costs, fund public schools, and make childcare affordable."

The campaign said Hong has made her views on the matter very clear in recent interviews. Hong's campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for the specific interviews.

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Hong is not endorsed by the national chapter of the DSA, but her campaign website lists the Milwaukee, Northeast Wisconsin and Madison DSA chapters on her endorsement page.

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Tiffany told Fox News Digital in a statement on Tuesday, "Democrat Socialist Francesca Hong can flip-flop all she wants, but she can’t hide who she is. She’s a card-carrying socialist who called to abolish the police, ICE, and even the U.S. Senate. Now her campaign is trying to rewrite her record because they know her ideas are too radical for Wisconsin, but they can’t rewrite her own words."

Supreme Court denies stays for two Florida death row inmates, clearing path for rare double execution

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:50:42 -0400

The U.S. Supreme Court denied stays for two Florida death row inmates scheduled to be executed Tuesday, clearing the way for the state to execute the 11th and 12th inmates this year.

The court denied two separate requests for stays in the planned executions.

Former police officer James Duckett, 68, had been scheduled to die at noon on Tuesday, but the execution was delayed awaiting results of the stay requests before the Supreme Court.

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Duckett, according to local media reports, was executed by lethal injection and pronounced dead at 1:19 p.m.

Duckett was convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987.

The Supreme Court also denied a separate stay for Dominick Occhicone, an 80-year-old who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986.

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Occhicone's execution is scheduled for 6 p.m. If executed, he would become the oldest inmate executed in Florida.

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If carried out, Occhicone's execution would mark the first time Florida executed two inmates in one day since 1964. It would be just the second double execution in the U.S. in the 2000s and the first since Arkansas executed two inmates in 2007.

Florida executed 19 inmates in 2025, according to a Fox News Digital review of Florida Department of Corrections data. The 11 people the state has executed so far this year are more than double the next closest state, with Texas having executed four inmates this year, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Trump's war on fraud expands as Treasury launches new site with whistleblower incentives

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:43:59 -0400

FIRST ON FOX: Americans could soon cash in on exposing fraud as President Donald Trump's Treasury Department prepares to launch a program paying whistleblowers, Fox News Digital has learned.

The Treasury Department has created an online tip line that incentivize Americans to bring allegations of fraud directly to the administration in an effort to increase transparency and crack down on abuse of taxpayer dollars. The website encourages people to "blow the whistle on fraud, money laundering and sanctions/tax violations."

And those who report explicit details of legitimate fraudulent transactions could see a pay day for their information.

"Whistleblowers play a critical role in protecting the integrity of our financial system," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News Digital.

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"Today, Treasury launched a new webpage that brings our whistleblower programs together in one place, making it easier to find information and navigate the reporting process," he continued.

Awards for whistleblowers could range between 10% and 30% of the total amount in penalties recovered from successful enforcement operations carried out by the Departments of Treasury and Justice.

The rollout marks the latest step in the Trump administration's broader campaign to root out fraud across federal programs after officials argued billions in taxpayer dollars have been lost to waste, abuse and organized criminal schemes.

The program works alongside the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud — a federal initiative led by Vice President JD Vance that President Donald Trump established by executive order earlier this year. It also mirrors a similar program that was used to root out illicit money movements in Minnesota in the midst of the Feeding Our Futures fraud scandal.

The new website consolidates Treasury's existing whistleblower programs into a single public portal, allowing for fraud report submissions to go through one website that routes tips to the department's various enforcement bureaus.

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It also serves as a hub for Treasury's broader anti-fraud campaign, with initiatives ranging from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) fraud investigations and sanctions enforcement to financial institution alerts, whistleblower protections and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, led by Vance.

"Fighting fraud is a core national security and taxpayer protection mission for Treasury," a Treasury spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "Secretary Bessent has directed the Department to modernize its tools, strengthen partnerships with financial institutions and law enforcement, and aggressively pursue those who steal from the American people. Treasury is committed to preventing fraud before it occurs, disrupting criminal networks that exploit government programs, and holding bad actors accountable."

Both the new whistleblower program and anti-fraud task force were created in response to the massive fraud scandal in Minnesota that triggered investigations that later exposed taxpayer dollar abuse statewide.

The exposed fraud included allegations that the state’s Somali community was exploiting social services to send millions of dollars to those unqualified to receive financial assistance, including al Qaeda-linked terror groups.

"President Trump has been clear that Americans have a right to know that their tax dollars are not being diverted to fund acts of global terror or to fund luxury cars for fraudsters," a statement from Bessent featured on the new website reads. "At Treasury, we follow the money."

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"We did it with the mafia, we have done it with all the cartels, and we’re doing it with the Somali fraudsters," he went on in the public statement. "We are going to offer whistleblower payments to anyone who wants to tell us the who, what, when, where and how this fraud and money laundering occurred."

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The portal provides direct reporting links to Treasury bureaus including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the IRS and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, allowing tips to be routed to the agency best equipped to investigate them.

Treasury has not yet specified how whistleblower payments will be calculated or which cases would qualify for financial rewards.

Charley Hull pulls off savage lottery prank on her caddie at Women's British Open

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:42:40 -0400

Charley Hull isn't one to take things too seriously, both on and off the golf course, and she's keeping things incredibly lighthearted ahead of the final major championship of the year.

Speaking with the media ahead of this week's Women's British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in England, Hull shared a quick story involving her caddie Adam Woodward. While Woodward has been on Hull's bag for over a decade and has had great success alongside her, he may have questioned calling it quits after the prank Hull pulled off on him.

As Hull went on to explain, she popped into a prank shop in town the day prior and picked up a fake scratch-off lottery ticket. She gave the ticket over to Woodward in the player's lounge at Royal Lytham on Tuesday morning. Naturally, he scratched it off right then and there and thought he had won $100,000.

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Based on Hull's recounting of the story, she led him to believe he had become a big winner for quite some time.

"I went to a prank shop in Blackpool last night and got some scratch cards. We go into the player lounge this morning and I was like 'Hey, I got some scratch cards from the shop,'" Hull explained nonchalantly.

"He's scratching it, scratching it, scratching, and he's like 'Oh my gosh, I've won' and he's taken his hat off, he's taken his glasses off. He's literally running around the player's lounge saying 'I've won $100,000, I'm taking today off.'

"He was sweating, he was trembling, he couldn't believe his luck, and we had to tell him it was fake and he nearly quit the job," Hull concluded with a laugh.

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While it would come as a surprise to no one to hear Hull randomly tell the story of her savage prank on her caddie, it came up amid her being completely transparent about her love for playing for such large purses at major championships.

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"I'm not going to lie," Hull said. "That's why I think I play so well in the majors. Even if I'm quite a lot behind, I am like, make loads of birdies today, extra dollars, for me and him to get."

Hull, who enters the week ranked seventh in the world, has finished runner-up in three of the five major championships on the women's side in her career, and certainly wouldn't mind earning her maiden major title in her home country come Sunday.