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Amazon deals under $25: Cooling fans, breathable T-shirts and more

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:01:54 -0400

Amazon has cut prices on tech, outdoor gear and everyday essentials this Fourth of July holiday weekend, with many deals still going for less than $25. Highlights include a men's polo shirt for 60% off, a portable tire inflator for nearly half off and an embroidered America 250 hat for just $14. Shop now while the discounts are still steep.

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Best Fourth of July clothing deals

Save on T-shirts, sports bras and hoodies from Carhartt, Hanes and more.

Men's polo shirt: $12.99 (48% off)
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This wireless sports bra is a FOX News Deals favorite. The stretchy fabric provides a barely-there feel, while wider straps deliver comfortable support for all-day wear.

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A Carhartt staple since 1992, this heavyweight cotton T-shirt has earned a reputation for durability and all-day comfort. The relaxed fit and signature chest pocket give it a classic workwear look, while the wide range of colors and sizes makes it easy to stock up on a few favorites.

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This pajama set features a lightweight button-up top and slightly oversized shorts with just the right amount of stretch. At just $20 in multiple colors, it's a steal.

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Beat the heat with deals on everything from cooling towels to portable handheld fans.

Cooling throw blanket: $19.99 (33% off)
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Portable neck fan: $20.99 (38% off)

Original price: $33.99

Stay cool on the go without carrying anything in your hands with this lightweight neck fan. The three-speed fan wraps comfortably around your neck like headphones and sends cool air towards your face for up to 16 hours on a single charge. Its bladeless design also helps prevent hair from catching.

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Try these cooling towels and avoid overheating this summer. Made from breathable microfiber mesh, they refresh your body through the natural evaporation process. Just soak them, wring out extra water and wear them around your neck for long-lasting cooling.

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Original price: $24.99

Stay cool wherever summer takes you with this foldable handheld mini fan. It offers 100 speed settings, so you can choose anything from a gentle breeze to more powerful airflow. Hold it in your hand, wear it around your neck with the included lanyard or set it on a desk for personal cooling.

Best Fourth of July tool and auto deals

Shop discounts on screwdriver sets, tire inflators and pliers.

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Portable tire inflator: $22.99 (43% off)

Original price: $39.99

Prepare for roadside emergencies with this portable tire inflator, now nearly half off. It pumps up flats on everything from trucks to RVs and boats and has an easy-to-read LED display. Throw it in your glovebox so it's always within reach.

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This lightweight palm sander can help you complete your next home project, with speeds of up to 12,000 RPM for wood and steel. A textured rubber grip, lower noise and lighter vibration all make it more comfortable to use.

Best Fourth of July tech deals

These deals help you keep an eye on your home and add more outlets.

MagSafe phone car mount: $16.93 (44% off)
Wireless charging stand: $15.30 (33% off)
Travel plug adapter, 2-pack: $23.99 (11% off)

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The Soundcore P20i earbuds have 10mm drivers that deliver powerful sound with boosted bass. You get 10 hours of listening time, but that extends to 30 hours with the charging case. Charge the headphones for just 10 minutes to get an additional two hours of battery life.

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Check in on your home anytime with this wireless TP-Link security camera, which streams live 1080p full HD video and lets you talk to visitors from anywhere using the Tapo app. The integrated IR system provides up to 30 feet of night vision.

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Need more outlets? This popular wall charger transforms a single receptacle into six AC outlets and three USB ports, helping you power multiple devices at once. The built-in night light is a handy bonus for bedrooms, hallways and other high-traffic spaces.

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Score supportive footwear and compression socks for less.

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This work belt combines a clean, modern look with the convenience of a ratchet-style buckle for a more precise fit. Its stretchable design makes it comfortable for outdoor projects. You even get a built-in bottle opener.

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Original price: $20.99

Made from copper-infused fabric, these high-knee socks provide firm compression that improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of injury. The fabric also wicks sweat, while arch support panels keep your feet comfortable throughout the day.

Best Fourth of July outdoor deals

Save on solar lights, all-weather mats and meat thermometers.

3-by-5-foot outdoor American flag: $14.39 (20% off)
Silicone grill mat: $12.78 (20% off)
Magnetic mesh screen: $19.99 (20% off)

TempPro meat thermometer: $15.99 (27% off)

Original price: $21.99

This instant-read thermometer lets you check the temperature of steaks and burgers on the grill in seconds. The digital display delivers fast, accurate readings, and it even comes with the battery included, so you can fire it up right away.

All-weather front door mat: $9.49 (37% off)

Original price: $14.99

This front door mat has a simple design that works well with a wide range of patio styles. Its woven polyester construction stands up to the elements and heavy foot traffic, making it a practical choice for busy outdoor spaces.

Solar-powered lights, 10-pack: $21.98 (27% off)

Original price: $29.99

Insert these solar-powered lights into the ground along the path to your home for an illuminated yard. They charge for up to six hours and illuminate for up to 10 hours, helping improve visibility around your home.

Best Fourth of July home and kitchen deals

Stay organized and relaxed with these products.

Bedsure satin pillowcase: $5.99 (40% off)
Toilet brushes, 3-pack: $12.99 (35% off)
Waterproof mattress protector: $23.99 (20% off)

Chenille bath mat: $9.37 (37% off)

Original price: $14.98

Find plush comfort after every shower with this chenille bath mat, now just $9. The ultra-soft mat absorbs water quickly, dries fast and helps create a more secure, slip-resistant surface.

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Original price: $23.99

Need a set that holds up to tossing and turning? These down alternative pillows have reinforced stitching that keeps them together night after night, and they're currently less than $20. The high loft makes them comfortable for any position you sleep in.

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Eliminate lint, hair and buildup in your dryer with this practical tool for under $10. The vent hose adapter is suitable for standard vacuum cleaners for a more thorough clean than the brush alone.

Best Fourth of July beauty deals

Grab self-care favorites from Medicube and Neutrogena on sale now.

Degree men's antiperspirant spray, 3-pack: $13.31 (23% off)
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Extremist streamer declares NYC an Islamic republic with popular terror chant

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:30:41 -0400

A streamer who broadcasts to more than 1 million followers on a popular online platform set off a viral firestorm after invoking Mayor Zohran Mamdani's name as he declared Islam would take over New York City.

"Allahu Akbar!" the extremist internet personality Sneako yelled amidst a group of Egypt soccer fans while drums were banged and horns were blown. Egyptian flags waved among the crowd as they chanted along.

Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy, has been described as a provocateur and palled around with the online antisemitic far-right during his rise to social media stardom. Before that, he was all-in on his support for the political far-left and supported the presidential campaign of socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in 2016. He reportedly converted to Islam in 2023.

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But Friday night, after Egypt dethroned Australia in the World Cup, he may have made his most controversial splash yet while live broadcasting on the streets of New York City on the video streaming platform Kick.

Mockingly wiping tears from his eyes, Sneako said, "Oh no, oh no. F--- you!"

"This is the Islamic Republic of New York-istan," he continued. "Islam will be in every household. Inshallah the whole world will be Muslim."

"Welcome to Mamdani's New York. You see this city? You see how it looks? Inshallah, your city looks just like this too," he shouted among the crowd.

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"Inshallah" is Arabic for "God willing," and "Allahu Akbar" is Arabic for "God is great."

Mamdani is the first Muslim mayor of New York.

The clip of Sneako quickly circulated on the web, garnering tens of millions of views across platforms including Instagram and X, while thousands of people slammed him for the pronouncement.

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One of the sharpest replies came from Rob O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden in an early morning raid on the terrorist's compound in 2011.

"These guys sound WAY different when you wake them up at 2am," he said.

A pair of massive personalities on X, who have a history of bad blood, even teamed up to demand a harsh punishment for the streamer.

"Deport him NOW!!!" conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said in reply to the clip, which elicited a response from X owner and former Jones opponent Elon Musk.

"Yes," Musk simply replied.

When Musk purchased X — then Twitter — and vowed the return of free speech to the platform, Jones had been permanently suspended. At first, Musk was hesitant to reinstate Jones given the Sandy Hook controversy that surrounded the radio show host. Eventually, however, Musk relented.

One X user labeled the streamer as a "Disgusting creature."

"Send this dude to Iran if he hates America so much," said another.

Sneako appeared to cryptically address the controversy in a post of his own on X Sunday night.

"Every knee will bow," he posted. "Every tongue confess."

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On Monday, he took a shot at Musk for echoing Jones' deportation post.

"Go back to Africa," he told Musk, who is native to South Africa. "This is my country."

Mamdani's office did not return Fox News Digital's request for comment on Sneako's comments.

Fox News leads all news brands in YouTube video views and social engagement for second quarter 2026

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:17:49 -0400

FOX News Media closed out the second quarter of 2026 by delivering 1.4 billion YouTube video views across its portfolio, topping all news brands in the competitive set, according to Emplifi.

During the quarter, Fox News garnered 1.4 billion video views, leading its closest competitor MS NOW, who had 763 million views, by more than 300 million views. Fox News more than doubled CNN, which had 511 million views, and topped ABC News' 337 million views, NBC News' 310 million views, and CBS News' 136 million views, combined.

FOX News Media has generated 3.3 billion YouTube video views since the start of 2026, with Fox News Channel accounting for 2.5 billion of those views. Fox News surpassed all news brands on YouTube for the seventh straight quarter.

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FOX Business’ YouTube generated 158 million video views throughout the quarter.

Fox News also ranked number one in social engagement in the second quarter of 2026, nabbing 269 million social media interactions across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, according to Emplifi.

The network garnered 122 million Facebook interactions, 51.9 million Instagram interactions, 18.2 million X interactions and, according to Comscore Social, 76.8 million TikTok interactions.

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Additionally, Fox News was number one on YouTube during the month of June, delivering 270 million video views.

In June, Fox News led MS NOW (245 million views) CNN (153 million), NBC News (113 million), ABC News (112 million) and CBS (36 million).

Fox Business continued its reign during June, driving 43 million video views, according to Comscore Social, and earning its spot as the number one business news competitive set for the 56th consecutive month.

In May 2026, Fox News also finished the month as the No. 1 news brand on YouTube, with a staggering 338.8 million video views, more than tripling viewership of each of the three broadcast networks.

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Fox News beat No. 2 MS NOW by over 100 million views, as the progressive cable outlet finished with 212.8 million. Fox News has been No. 1 among competitive news brands on YouTube with video views every month in 2026.

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CNN managed 154.1 million video views, while broadcast outlets ABC News (105.7 million), NBC News (82.4 million) and CBS News (37.6 million) fell far behind, with Fox News outdrawing the three combined.

Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report.

Fetterman demands Bernie Sanders apologize for backing alleged 'predator' Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:17:39 -0400

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is demanding an apology from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as explosive new sexual assault allegations have rocked Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign.

"I would really call Bernie Sanders to apologize for pushing this kind of predator more than anyone," Fetterman said Monday on "The Ingraham Angle."

"He helped him [become the Democratic nominee], and now [he should] apologize to the victims, especially the woman that she claimed that he raped her. I don't know why you want to keep pushing these kinds of people."

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Platner's Senate hopes are on life support after Jenny Racicot alleged that he sexually assaulted her in interviews with Politico and CNN. Racicot claims the Senate hopeful entered her home uninvited while intoxicated nearly five years ago and forced himself on her despite repeated attempts to get him to stop.

Racicot, who was seeing Platner on and off at the time, told Politico she immediately cut ties with him after he allegedly forced her to engage in unprotected sex, saying, "I remember the specific moment where I thought to myself, like, ‘This is no longer my choice.’"

Platner's campaign issued a statement denying Racicot's accusations, adding that he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" for his campaign.

Democrats, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., swiftly abandoned the embattled Democratic nominee and urged him to drop out of the high-stakes Senate race.

Sanders, however, has remained silent and did not return Fox News Digital's prior request for comment.

Fetterman said Sanders should consider "sit[ting] a few out" after bashing his support for "communists."

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The Pennsylvania Democrat has been critical of Platner for some time, previously questioning his conduct on the Kik platform and pressuring him to make public the messages he allegedly exchanged with women on the platform.

Reacting to Racicot's accusations Monday, Fetterman expressed his condolences for any trauma she experienced.

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"It was very brave for her to come [forward with] this. I'm so sorry for what she's been through," he said.

Fox News' Adam Pack contributed to this report.

Comedian calls Trump ‘White Obama’ in resurfaced clip, explains why critics keep underestimating his appeal

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:16:53 -0400

Comedian Josh Johnson compared President Donald Trump’s appeal to former President Barack Obama’s in a resurfaced video clip posted to Facebook by Trevor Noah on July 4, arguing that Trump connects with some White Americans who see themselves as having overcome hardship.

The discussion comes from a previously released episode of Noah’s "What Now?" podcast, during which Johnson calls Trump "White Obama" because he speaks to the experience of having overcome hardship that some White people feel is overlooked by society due to their race.

"He's Obama for White people who hated the idea of Obama," Johnson said. "That, to me, is why I think people keep underestimating [Trump]."

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The comic went on to explain his view that there is a certain narrative "baked into America's understanding of the experience of a Black person," regardless of how true it may be for any given individual.

That narrative tells of a triumph over adversity that Johnson suggests is Oscar-worthy: "Your ancestors were slaves, you have to struggle, but you always make it through, and like, you had to avoid crime and drugs and getting somebody pregnant," just to reach the level of a White peer, Johnson said.

But today, there are "so many cracks" in that story, according to Johnson. Not only are there Black people who are raised in stable, suburban homes — but there are plenty of White people "who literally are that story, but no one tells it in that way."

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"They're like, 'My great-great-grandparents were these Irish immigrants. They got spit on when they came here...' 'I have a lot of drugs and crime where I'm from...' 'My family was on food stamps,'" the comedian said. "All the stuff like that — as a White person — which is never really talked about. And so then, this person had to overcome a lot just to be next to this other White person, right?"

Trump speaks to this experience "the way that Obama spoke to Black people who may or may have not been having that stereotypical experience," said Johnson, making the case that White people don't all understand one another.

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"White people who are the living embodiment of everything we've been told Black people go through," Johnson said, may take to Trump in a way that he says is "so powerful" as a result.

Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

Video shows bomb rock Damascus hotel where French President Macron is staying during Syrian state visit

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:07:03 -0400

A pair of explosions rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus near the downtown Four Seasons hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during a state visit, Syrian state media reported Tuesday.

Eighteen people, including four police officers, were injured by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on Tuesday, Syria's interior ministry reported through state outlet SANA.

According to the ministry, both bombs exploded after security forces had discovered them, "while preparations for the disposal operation were underway."

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The bombs were placed inside a car and a garbage can near the hotel where Macron was staying during his visit, the first Syrian state visit by the leader of a Western country since Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa took over for the now-deposed former President Bashar al-Assad in 2025.

A spokesman for Élysée Palace said Macron was not in his hotel during the explosions and didn't even hear them. He continued his visit with al-Sharaa, according to both Élysée Palace and SANA.

While not commenting on the explosions directly, Macron posted a statement on X shortly after the incident.

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"Nothing can smother the aspiration of Syrian women and men to live in a fully sovereign, safe, pluralistic, and united Syria. This morning I met Syria in all its diversity. I saw dignity, courage, and determination. My visit continues," he wrote.

Syria's Ministry of the Interior confirmed the explosions but stressed that they were outside the security perimeter designated for Macron.

"We confirm that the explosion site is outside the security perimeter designated for the French president’s residence. It posed no direct threat to the residence or the official visit program, which is proceeding as planned," the ministry announced through SANA.

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Macron is the first Western leader to meet with al-Sharaa in Damascus since he became the country's president in 2025. Some have criticized Western leaders, including President Donald Trump, who hosted al-Sharaa in the White House in November, for normalizing relations with al-Sharaa given his past as a fighter for the al Qaeda terrorist group.

Tuesday's explosions in Damascus were also the second and third major blasts in Damascus in less than a week.

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On Monday, France's government condemned what it called a "terrorist attack" after an explosive device killed at least nine people in a Damascus cafe on July 2.

Syrian authorities are still investigating the attack and have not publicly ascribed it to any group or individual, according to The Washington Post.

Fox News Digital contacted the Syrian Foreign Ministry and Élysée Palace for confirmation and further details.

Sanders remains quiet as pressure grows for Platner to quit amid rape claim

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:57:54 -0400

A bombshell rape allegation has thrown Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign into turmoil, but some of his most progressive supporters in Congress are standing by him.

At least three Democratic lawmakers — Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. — have yet to withdraw their support or call on Platner to end his campaign after Maine resident Jenny Racicot, 41, accused him of rape in interviews with Politico and CNN.

Asked by Fox News Digital about Racicot's allegation that Platner in 2021 barged into her home while intoxicated and forced her to have unprotected sex, none of the lawmakers responded by publication time.

The muted response marks the latest sign that some progressives are sticking with Platner despite mounting scandals threatening the viability of his Senate bid.

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Some Platner allies have viewed his rise as part of a broader fight over the Democratic Party's direction, with the Senate hopeful embodying a more populist, far-left vision.

Maine Democrats rejected Platner's primary rival, Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, who was aligned with the party's establishment, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Mills suspended her campaign weeks before the June primary amid poor polling and fundraising struggles.

Other leading leftists, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., quickly rescinded their endorsements of Platner and called on him to exit the race. Similarly, Schumer and Senate Democrats’ campaign arm, which had only endorsed Platner after his June primary victory, demanded the immediate suspension of his campaign.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., who previously called a physical abuse allegation by former Platner girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield "a lot of nothing" in an interview with NOTUS, withdrew his support for Platner on Tuesday following Racicot’s rape accusation.

His statement comes as Democrats face mounting scrutiny over their responses to the accusations against Platner, after years of taking a hard line on sexual misconduct allegations.

"A lot of people owe apologies to Lyndsey Fifield — most notably Sheldon Whitehouse, who dismissed her allegations on the grounds that she worked for ‘right-wing political operations,’" journalist Josh Barro wrote on social media.

Sanders, a leader of the party’s leftist base who campaigned with Platner several times, was notably silent after Racicot’s rape allegation. He continued to support the Senate hopeful after Fifield’s allegations first emerged in early June and similarly during reports that Platner sent sexually explicit text messages to at least half a dozen women while married.

"We got a housing crisis. People can’t afford healthcare, they can’t afford groceries, they can’t afford to fill up their gas tanks. And I think it’s important for us to focus on the issues facing working families a little bit more than Graham Platner’s marriage," Sanders told reporters in June in remarks obtained by NBC.

Murphy, too, publicly defended Platner after news broke about Platner’s infidelity to his wife, Amy Gertner, who he married in 2023. He continued to embrace the Maine Democrat’s Senate bid after Fifield and other women accused Platner of abuse.

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And amid the piling up of controversies, Murphy suggested that Platner still had more character than incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.

"Graham Platner is somebody who served our country, he’s served his community; he’s also made mistakes, and he’s admitted that," Murphy said during an interview with CBS News in May. "Character also involves standing up to people who are bankrupting and corrupting this country."

"And this race is going to be a contrast between somebody who has put his life on the line for this country, against somebody who is literally empowering the moral hollowing-out of our nation from the White House," he went on.

Meanwhile, Van Hollen, a progressive senator with leadership ambitions, went to the mat to defend Platner amid scrutiny over his Nazi-linked tattoo and controversial online posts in which he declared himself a communist, disparaged law enforcement and Black people and White rural Americans, and mocked a teenage girl's suicide.

"He’s been very clear that he went into combat on behalf of the United States, he went through a really rough period, PTSD-type period," Van Hollen told Punchbowl News in April.

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"He himself said there are lots of things he's done and said that he completely regrets, and I do believe people should have second chances and that people can learn from their mistakes, and I think he's been doing that," he said.

Stephen A. Smith saw three white Lakers and exposed a glaring liberal double standard

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:04 -0400

Sometimes I like what television personality, podcast host and sports analyst Stephen A. Smith has to say. Other times, I just shake my head and ask, "What?" This is one of those times.

The man recently looked at the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster in the post-LeBron James era and saw that its top three players are White. He decided that their skin color was newsworthy. "This ain't golf," he said. "This ain't baseball. It ain't even soccer." He spoke as if basketball has some sort of pigmentation requirement for getting on the court. He acted as if the gatekeepers messed up by letting three White dudes onto the court.

Let’s call this what it is: racism. I’m not being anything but factual. This man looked at three other men and decided the most important thing about them was their skin color. This man also took it upon himself to decide that basketball belongs to Black people. If this isn’t racism, then what is it?

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All of this is absurd. Race is absurd. Under segregation, White men kept Black people out of all the top leagues because of the color of their skin. Now Stephen A. Smith wants to step into those shoes?

Somewhere along the way, we decided there are two sets of rules. Point out that a team has a lot of great Black players, and it's seen as something to be proud of, something to be celebrated as progress. But if you point out that a team has a lot of great White players, suddenly it’s suspicious. It’s something that needs explaining.

The best players in the NBA didn't get there because of their race. They got there because they outworked everybody else on the planet who wanted the same thing. Michael Jordan didn't wake up every morning and work on his blackness. His blackness didn’t make him the greatest player to ever walk this earth. It was his talent, his skill, his perseverance, his killer instinct. He trained his jump shot. He trained his footwork. He trained his mind to want it more than the guy across from him.

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Same with Larry Bird. He didn't make the Hall of Fame because he was White. His White skin didn’t give him privilege. It didn’t add air to his jump or guide the ball into the basket. See how absurd this notion of race is? He made it because he could see angles on a basketball court that other men couldn't. Talent doesn't check a box. It shows up, or it doesn't.

When Stephen A. Smith frames three great players as some kind of anomaly because of their skin color, he's not being bold or honest. He’s showcasing the worst in us. Tribalism. Racism. Division. Entitlement. Yeah, I said it. Smith is teaching us that we should be entitled because we are Black. We are entitled to basketball because we are Black. And this is coming out of the mouth of a man whom I admire. Smith has built a media empire and is banking millions a year. People love him. And yet he betrays all that hard work by teaching our children that Black people are entitled to the NBA court because they are, well, Black. What a horrible message to send to our kids.

And here’s the hypocrisy in all of this. If the roles were reversed and, say, Dick Vitale complained that the Golden State Warriors were too White, who would be among the most outraged? Stephen A. Smith. He’s playing both sides, and that is not right. You cannot condemn racism against your own group while excusing it against another. You touch racism, and you lose all moral authority.

The only answer is to treat each player as an individual. Those three Lakers who happen to be White are among the best players in the league and absolute ballers. The Lakers hired them because they want to win. They’d hire purple dudes as long as they could win.

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I've spent my life around people from every background you can imagine, and I've never once seen greatness ask permission from someone's skin color. I've seen it ask for discipline. I've seen it ask for sacrifice. I've seen it ask a man to get up before the sun for 10 years straight while nobody was watching and nobody was clapping. That's the price. Race is irrelevant.

We are better than this. Our children deserve better than this. And basketball — a game built by men and women of every background who simply wanted to be the best at what they loved — deserves better than being reduced to a scoreboard for somebody's grievance.

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Platner's paper tiger progressive coalition crumbles after bombshell rape allegation

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:41:16 -0400

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner campaigned on building a growing progressive coalition, but some of the key candidates running across the country have now turned their back on him.

Platner’s campaign against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was rocked on Monday after Politico’s report that the aspiring lawmaker allegedly raped an ex-girlfriend. Within hours of the allegation circulating, several high-profile candidates disavowed him and demanded he exit the race.

"The credible allegations against Graham Platner cannot be ignored — he should withdraw from the race immediately," Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said in a statement.

TOP PLATNER ALLY TURNS ON HIM AFTER BOMBSHELL RAPE ALLEGATION ROCKS CAMPAIGN: 'RED LINE'

Talarico and other Democratic Senate candidates pitching themselves as progressives, including Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, former Rep. Mary Peltola in Alaska, former Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, all called on Platner to exit the race.

"Credible allegations of sexual assault cannot be ignored," El-Sayed said. "Voters in Maine deserve a choice for U.S. Senate that doesn’t force them to make a moral compromise between sexual violence or corporate servitude."

But it’s the first time the five Senate hopefuls have publicly admonished Platner after several scandals have dogged his campaign.

DEMOCRATS EXTEND PLATNER 'GRACE' DESPITE ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AFTER KAVANAUGH RECKONING

Fox News Digital did not immediately hear back from each campaign on why each candidate opted to break with Platner now rather than after previous allegations, including the June report from The New York Times that the Maine candidate exhibited "unsettling" behavior with women that often revolved around alcohol and alleged intimidation.

Meanwhile, Platner has yet to withdraw from contention in a contest that Democrats viewed as the key to winning back the Senate.

In a video statement released moments after Politico’s report, Platner dismissed the rape allegation but acknowledged the reality it could have on his campaign.

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"Regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful of the political reality it will inflict, we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love, the movement I belong to and the goal of defeating Susan Collins," he said.

The clock is ticking for Democrats to figure out their next move — the deadline in Maine for a candidate to drop out is July 13. If Platner does withdraw by then, the Maine Democratic Party, which also disavowed his campaign, has until July 27 to nominate a replacement.

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And Collins, the political foe that Platner and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., are desperately trying to beat, has stayed at arm's length from the mess across the political spectrum.

"These allegations are appalling," Collins said in a statement. "Nevertheless, it is not up to me to choose the Democratic nominee for Senate."

Graham Platner's chances of dropping out skyrocket to 94% after party revolt: Kalshi

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:36:15 -0400

Traders on prediction market Kalshi are piling into wagers that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will drop out of the race by next week.

The contract on whether Platner will drop out before July 14 soared to 94 cents Tuesday morning from the previous single digits, implying traders now assign a roughly 94% probability to his impending exit. The trading volume, or the total dollar amount wagered on this market, sits just north of $4.4 million.

While prediction markets don't determine political outcomes, the surge in betting reflects a growing belief among traders that Platner's campaign is in serious jeopardy following the latest allegations. Platner is seeking to unseat five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races.

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The market's abrupt swing follows Democrats' rapid break with Platner after a rape allegation was leveled against him on Monday, which immediately triggered calls from across the party for him to suspend his campaign.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., one of Platner's highest-profile backers, rescinded her endorsement after previously saying that he is "my kind of man."

"With so much at stake, the best path forward is for Graham Platner to step aside as the Democratic nominee and address these serious allegations outside this Senate race," the progressive senator wrote in a statement.

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., also withdrew his backing and called on Platner to exit the race.

Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., likewise pulled their support Monday, though Gallego stopped short of urging Platner to suspend his campaign.

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The mounting pressure for an end to his Senate bid began after Maine resident Jenny Racicot accused Platner of raping her nearly five years ago, telling Politico and CNN that he entered her home uninvited while intoxicated and forced himself on her despite her repeated attempts to stop him.

Platner denied the allegation, saying in a statement he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" for his campaign.

The Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer emerged this year as one of the Democratic Party's fastest-rising political figures, drawing national attention for his populist message and outsider image.

As his profile has grown, so has scrutiny of his past conduct.

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In recent months, his campaign has been engulfed by a series of controversies, including the resurfacing of sexually explicit messages, offensive social media posts, a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism and campaign staff turmoil.

Despite all this, his odds of remaining in the race after smooth sailing to primary election victory last month remained high. But the most recent rape allegation has reversed that, at least on Kalshi.

Wild bison headbutting video is a must-watch crazy nature moment now going viral online

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:34:32 -0400

Another awesome nature video is going viral.

The internet is a wild place full of crazy content, and nature content is right near the top of the list of the best stuff.

Whether it's majestic and beautiful or downright terrifying, it's almost always going to make people stop and watch.

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That now includes an incredible video of some massive bison sparring.

Massive bison smash heads in viral video.

The popular Instagram page @goodbullguided, which appears to operate out of Colorado, recently posted a video of two bison smashing heads.

When I say these bison are big, trust me when I say that I'm not overselling it.

TWO HIKERS CAPTURE TERRIFYING VIDEO OF CHARGING GRIZZLY BEARS AT GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

These two are absolute beasts.

Give the footage a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

This video should serve as a cautionary warning to all the idiotic tourists who think it's cute to get way too close to these animals.

Bison aren't Disney characters. They will send you soaring in the air if they feel threatened. There's not a human on the planet who can win that fight.

Seriously, look at the impact power they have against animals their own size. Now, imagine some 165-pound terrorist getting hit with that.

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It'd be over before it even started.

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Nigel Farage resigning from UK Parliament

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:32:27 -0400

Reform UK leader and British Member of Parliament (MP) Nigel Farage announced he was resigning from Parliament on Tuesday.

Farage claimed he was resigning to force a by-election in his Clacton district and claimed he would run in it.

"Today I will resign as a Member of Parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, thereby forcing a by-election, which will happen, I hope in short order," he said in a press conference broadcast from the Reform UK YouTube channel.

"This will be a people vs. the establishment by-election. It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment, to frankly tell them where to go, and that is why I will be putting my name forward to stand in this by-election," he said.

FARAGE SAYS MASS MIGRATION HAS CHANGED THE UK ‘LITERALLY BEYOND RECOGNITION,’ BELIEVES PARTY CAN WIN ELECTION

Farage's resignation followed a series of scandals surrounding gifts he received from wealthy donors while out of office.

Farage denied any wrongdoing, stating: "Let me be absolutely clear. I have done nothing wrong. I have not broken the law in any way at all. I have not misused public money."

An investigation into Farage's conduct by Parliament's Commissioner for Standards is ongoing.

In May 2024, weeks before the July election that would return him to Parliament, Farage received a $5 million gift from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne.

Farage and his allies have denied that the gift was improper at all, with Farage calling it "unconditional" and claiming it did not violate Standards rules as it came only during his time as a private citizen between his 2021 exit from Parliament and his 2024 return to the body.

He also claimed that the security funding was necessary due to an elevated intensity in the nature and frequency of threats to his life.

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"I am going to need security for the rest of my life and I cannot even tell you how grateful I am to Christopher Harborne, because now I will never ever need to worry about whether I've got the resource."

Citing years of abuse, Farage said "over the last years it's gotten worse," citing an attack on his home and "literally, daily online calls for me to be murdered."

Farage said he's repeatedly asked the Home Secretary for help but was ignored, leading him to incur substantial bills on security.

He also revealed that, days after Charlie Kirk was murdered, Farage's own security funding was reduced by 70%.

By abdicating his seat, Farage opens up a by-election, a Parliamentary snap-election resulting in a direct referendum for the seat.

By-elections for vacated MP seats typically happen within three to four weeks of Parliament issuing a writ of certification, likely placing the snap-election for some time in early August.

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Team USA looked like a bunch of woke bartenders against Belgium, Swift-Kelce napkin for sale & Dart boat party

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:27:26 -0400

Where do I even start with this Tuesday edition of Screencaps after one of the most embarrassing sports performances in U.S. history last night in Seattle? What the hell was that? Herb Brooks must've been rolling over in his grave watching Team USA look like they were being terrorized by Belgians.

BELGIANS! We literally stood there and got our a--es handed to us by a country with a population of 12 million. Belgium has the same population as OHIO! And we stood there looking like a bunch of chumps. On national TV. On apps around the world. I'm not even some knowledgeable soccer dork, but my eyes know what they were witnessing. That was pathetic.

It was so bad that a whopping 78% of those surveyed think the Browns, yes, THE BROWNS, will win a Super Bowl before Team USA wins a World Cup in the next 50 years. To be fair, I should've been more dramatic and made this poll for the next 100 years.

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Based on the talents we're running out there, like 38-year-old Tim Ream, those who participated in the poll, make a good point by choosing the Browns. This country has a guy with a man bun in the goal box who is perfectly fine with getting his a-- lit up by some 125-pound Belgian dork.

If Timmy had a problem with it, he wouldn't have been caught in this position. Ream is allegedly 6'1, 180 pounds, and he got absolutely destroyed by a guy who needed to eat a cheeseburger.

If there's one positive to come out of this mess, it's that there are so many travel soccer jokes flying around. What we clearly need are more parents in giant SUVs burning vacation days to travel from Cleveland to Nashville to play club league games and then turning around and heading home, but not before playing a Sunday 4 p.m. match against a team in Cincinnati before heading back up I-71 and getting home at 10 p.m.

Why aren't there more travel soccer tournaments in Argentina like 12U baseball kids going to Cooperstown? If that's too far, why don't we send out kids to Mexico to play in travel tournaments? Or maybe even Colombia?

I'm convinced our kids need to suffer to get better at soccer. I want them swatting flies off their faces in some remote Argentinian village that DOES NOT HAVE A MICROBREWERY, so the travel soccer parents can get loaded after the matches and brag about it on Facebook/Instagram. In fact, I want American youths shipped off to Argentinian soccer camps for 10 weeks each summer. I want them to come back with back alley tats. I want them getting off the plane in Cleveland with finger tats and fake gold chains around their neck while wearing shredded stonewashed jeans.

Maybe we end up with a few late-teen soccer players with Argentinian baby mamas. That's just how this will have to go.

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ESPN has reported that Argentina is known to use squalid living conditions to toughen up its youth.

Look, I'm all for it. Maybe these kids see a couple of dead bodies along the way. If WE want to win a World Cup before the Browns win a Super Bowl, it's going to take a generation of boys who have seen a few things to get the job done.

Mailbag:

– Patrick D. writes: Mark Kelly is a weirdo, but in all honesty, why should anyone be excited to follow the pathetic U.S. men’s team? They were gifted the knockout round through favorable scheduling, aren’t one of the 16 best teams in the world, and made elementary mistakes in their biggest game in decades. They are an embarrassment.

READ: MARK KELLY PROUDLY BACKS TEAM MEXICO IN WORLD CUP AFTER BARELY MENTIONING U.S. MEN'S TEAM

If that was USA basketball, you all would be killing them. If that was an NFL team, you’d be killing them. If that was LeBron, you’d be killing him.

Instead, you’re giving them a pass because they’re a punch of preppy, Chad white guys or black guys that look like Corbin Bleu. You have to be an idiot to think there will ever be a day that US soccer matters as long as we’re sending 4th or 5th tier athletes to play…

Anyway, the moral of the story is, Mark Kelly looks dumb in that Mexico attire, but he’s not dumb for not supporting a team full of straight losers either …

– Lib Anthony couldn't wait to send this email: Everything Trump touches turns to… (you know it. I don’t even have to say it.)

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By the way, guys, I'm going to start posting some of your longer emails with multiple photos on Facebook because it's so much easier to embed this stuff into Screencaps than post photos that have to be captioned and sized before the photos can be posted here.

Costco's lager woes continue

– Beer Guy Thomas V. in NC spotted this tragic news:

Kinsey: I'll admit that I only purchased two cases of the lager since it was introduced. It was really good, but I just don't find myself buying many cases of beer these days. This is also a good reminder that beer consumption continues to decline as Gen Z and younger Millennials prefer to eat a gummie and sit around their apartments playing video games.

Screencaps readers who appreciate golf trips

– Brian M. in CA emails: I hope you've recovered from what sounds like an awesome golf trip!

As someone who appreciates the friendly competition and camaraderie of a guys golf trip, I thought you might be interested in a quick history of how one avid golfer and family man led to the creation of 3 groups that collectively just completed 100 destination golf trips!

In 1969 my friend's dad started a golf trip that he planned, organized, and led for 50 years before calling it a career in 2019. Over 120 guys attended at least one of his trips but Ted B. was at the helm for all of them, including one to Pebble Beach in the early 70's where they played for only $30. Ted's son started his own group in 1991 and we just completed our 35th (28 for me) going to destinations like Pine Needles, Bandon Dunes, Sand Valley, and Gamble Sands among many others. And the third edition was another group started by Ted's grandsons and they just hit their 15th year milestone.

At its core each group is brought together by the love of the game of golf and kept together by the friendships these trips build.

As you can imagine, the older two trips have said final goodbyes to several members and this year was particularly tough as Ted B. was laid to rest. But this humble man left a lasting legacy born from a simple idea to get the guys together for friendly competition and an abundance of laughs along the way!

Keep up the great work Joe.

Kinsey: There should be a special wing in the golf hall of fame for those who organize golf trips. What a thankless job. The thought of organizing a bunch of golf degenerates takes a special person who is willing to sacrifice part of his/her life for the enjoyment of others. Ted sounds like a first-ballot guy.

A compliment on my grammar and I didn't even use AI

– Jim in East Peoria, IL checks in: Great job as always! Loved hearing about your golf trip - sounds like a blast.

HUGE kudos to you for proper grammar!!! As in "....AN historic....". Thank you! Been wondering lately if someone changed the rules and I hadn't kept up!

So "sad" (HA!!) to see Rapinhoe and the Euro elite snobs getting their panties twisted over FIFA's red card solution. For all those idiots calling this unprecedented, I think I read somewhere that some other real good player - Renaldo (sp?) maybe - got a 3 game suspension taken away a few years ago. Something about a one year probation, and if he didn't get any more red cards this one goes away, or something like that. But, I'm in no way a soccer fan, so might want to fact check that one a bit.

Lastly, books on the beach - I've got to admit I'm a bit of a reader, and do indeed actually read books on the beach, at the pool, on the balcony, etc. Mrs. Z and I hit a decent beach (Key West, Marco Island, Aruba, wherever) at least once or twice a year, and I usually take at least 5 with me for the week. Granted, at least one for the plane, and I usually only get all the way through 4, as it's always annoying if I run out of books to read before the trip is over, but I do read. And yes, I do a ton of other stuff too, not just sit and read all day. If I did actually do that I'd need around 10 or 12 books. What authors you may ask? Patterson, Grisham, Silva, Evanovich, Baldacci, etc.

Good luck with the baseball tournament!

Kinsey: I should clarify, there's an age at which I believe people are faking reading at the beach. If you have an active Instagram account, I feel like 80-90% of active IG users who claim to read books at the beach are complete liars.

4th of July reports from around the US

– Brandon C. in Pinckney, MI was on the move:

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That is it this morning. The sun is shining. It's summer, the football season is weeks away and now with soccer over, I turn back to the baseball season. Screencaps Jr.'s team is the No. 15 seed in this week's tournament. Do you believe in miracles?

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Trump puts brakes on OpenAI’s newest AI model

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:34:19 -0400

OpenAI's newest AI model is getting a gatekeeper before most people can try it: the U.S. government.

The company says GPT-5.6 Sol, its newest flagship model, will start with a limited preview for a small group of trusted partners. OpenAI said it previewed the model's capabilities with the U.S. government ahead of launch and, at the government's request, is starting with a limited group of trusted partners whose participation has been shared with the government before a broader rollout. The model will reportedly be accessible only to customers approved by the Trump administration during this initial preview period.

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That to me is a big shift. Usually, you hear about a new AI model and wonder when you can use it. Now, the bigger question may be who gets access first and how those decisions are made.

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What is OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol?

GPT-5.6 Sol is part of OpenAI's new GPT-5.6 lineup, which also includes Terra and Luna. OpenAI describes Sol as its strongest model yet, with improvements in coding, biology and cybersecurity tasks. In its public announcement, OpenAI said GPT-5.6 models will initially be available through the API and Codex to a select group of trusted partners and organizations, with broader availability planned for ChatGPT, Codex and the API soon. As of early July, OpenAI says GPT-5.6 isn’t available in ChatGPT during the preview, and the company has not announced a general-availability date.

The cybersecurity part is what has Washington paying close attention. OpenAI says Sol is better at helping people find and fix software vulnerabilities than reliably carrying out full cyberattacks. The company also says Sol does not cross its internal "Cyber Critical" threshold, although it admits benchmark tests cannot predict every possible use when the model is combined with other tools.

That is the concern. The same AI that can help a security team fix a software flaw could also give scammers and hackers a head start if the guardrails fail.

Why the government is stepping in

The Trump administration has been building a new AI cybersecurity framework. A June executive order says advanced AI can strengthen the country, but it also creates national security concerns that require coordination across federal agencies and private companies.

The White House fact sheet says the order creates a voluntary framework for covered frontier models. It also says the government may get secure early access for trusted partners, while stating the order does not authorize mandatory licensing, pre-clearance or permits for releasing AI models.

That distinction is important. The administration says this is about security. Critics worry it could turn into quiet government control over who gets the newest AI tools first.

Anthropic was pulled into the same AI fight

OpenAI isn’t the only AI company that has faced government pressure over powerful AI models. On June 12, Anthropic said the U.S. government directed it to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models by foreign nationals. Anthropic said the order forced it to disable the models more broadly so it could comply.

CyberGuy previously covered Anthropic's Mythos AI and why its ability to find software vulnerabilities raised big cybersecurity questions. That helps explain why these models became part of the larger debate over AI, cyber risk and who gets access first.

Since then, the standoff has changed. The U.S. Commerce Department later lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Anthropic said it would restore access, and Fable 5 was reportedly back online as of July 1. Reports say Anthropic agreed to strengthen safeguards, work with the U.S. government on model-release protocols and report malicious activity tied to the models. Reuters also reported that the restrictions were removed after talks between Anthropic and U.S. officials.

That makes the Anthropic episode a useful comparison for OpenAI's limited rollout. In both cases, the issue is no longer only about what an AI model can do. It is also about how quickly powerful AI tools should be released, who should get early access and what role the government should play.

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Why this reaches beyond Silicon Valley

Here is the bigger question: how should powerful AI tools be released when they can help protect hospitals, banks and businesses, but could also help the wrong person find security holes faster?

Security teams want better tools because they are already stretched thin. Hospitals and healthcare systems, banks, local utilities and critical systems, plus businesses all run on software that can have hidden holes. A stronger AI model could help find those weak spots before criminals exploit them.

However, the access question is complicated. Who gets early access? Who gets told to wait? What happens if a small security company needs the same AI tool as a major government contractor?

For now, the debate comes down to balancing security, access and accountability as these AI tools move closer to the services you rely on every day.

How to protect yourself as AI gets more powerful

AI tools are getting more capable, and that means scammers will keep using the buzz around them to trick you. Here are the steps to take now.

1) Watch out for fake early-access offers

Whenever a major AI product gets attention, impostors follow. Be careful with emails, texts or ads that promise early access to GPT-5.6 Sol, Mythos 5 or any restricted AI model. Go directly to the official company site instead of clicking a link.

2) Use strong antivirus software

Strong antivirus software can help protect you from malicious links, phishing sites and downloads that scammers may disguise as AI tools or beta invitations. The best way to protect yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com.

3) Use a password manager

Use strong, unique passwords for your important accounts. A password manager can help you create and store complex passwords, so you are not reusing the same login across multiple sites.

4) Turn on two-factor authentication

Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever it is available. Authentication apps or security keys are stronger than text message codes because they are harder for scammers to intercept.

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5) Keep your devices and apps updated

Keep your phone, computer, browser and apps updated. Many cyberattacks target known software flaws that already have patches, so updates are one of the easiest ways to close security gaps.

6) Be careful what you upload into AI tools

Think twice before pasting sensitive information into any AI tool. Avoid uploading Social Security numbers, financial records, medical documents or private company files unless you know exactly how the service handles your data.

7) Remove your personal data from people-search sites

Scammers can make AI-themed attacks more convincing when they can find your home address, phone number, relatives or workplace online. A data removal service can help reduce how much of your personal information appears on data broker and people-search sites. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com.

8) Slow down before clicking urgent AI invites

Scammers love urgency. If an offer claims you need to act fast to get access to a new AI model, treat that as a warning sign. Search for the announcement yourself and verify it from the company's official website.

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Kurt's key takeaways

AI has reached a point where Washington wants a closer look before everyone gets access. I understand why cybersecurity officials are paying attention. A model that can spot software flaws could help protect a hospital, a bank or a utility. In the wrong hands, though, that same capability could create new risks. For you, the takeaway is straightforward. AI tools will keep getting more capable, and that can be good news when they help defend your data. However, you still need to protect your accounts, question surprise AI offers and think twice before sharing sensitive information with any new tool.

Should powerful AI tools face a security review before public release, or should companies decide when they are ready for everyone to use? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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SJSU was told of decades-old allegations against volleyball coach during controversial 2024 season

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:33:06 -0400

During the San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball team’s scandal-ridden 2024 season, the athletic department received a letter from one of head coach Todd Kress’ former players.

The letter included allegations that Kress attacked her in a hotel room in 1998.

Emails show that SJSU officials acknowledged the receipt of the allegations, thanked the former player for coming forward and apologized for her experiences. Despite this, Kress was never suspended and has continued to serve as the head coach of the women's volleyball team.

Fox News Digital was given copies of the emails exchanged between SJSU and the former Fairfield player, from an independently verified source. Fox News Digital has independently verified she played at Fairfield under Kress in the 1998 season, but is not disclosing her name.

Fox News Digital submitted a public records request seeking copies of documents with criteria that match the emails exchanged between SJSU and Kress’ former player, but the university formally declined the request, stating "the requested communications implicate substantial privacy interests."

Fox News Digital reached out to Kress, SJSU officials and the university’s legal counsel that handled the 2024 exchange with a series of questions, but did not receive a response from any of the parties.

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The original letter was written by a woman that played for Kress at Fairfield University in the late '90s, and sent to SJSU on Oct. 24, 2024.

That first email she sent to SJSU contained the letter with the written allegations against Kress, that was originally sent to Fairfield University. The alleged incident occurred in a hotel after Fairfield’s loss to Clemson in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament in December of that year. She wrote that a teammate asked her to bring her a shirt to Kress’ room.

"I told her I wanted no part of his insanity. I was distraught about the loss and wasn’t interested in his drunken insanity, which was commonplace on trips."

The former player added that her teammate "promised Todd would not throw water at me or do something juvenile so I reluctantly agreed to bring her the shirt."

"I knocked on the door and Todd answered. He immediately took caramel from a plastic container and smeared it all over my face and hair. He then forcibly threw me on the bed and held me down. I was in shock. He let go of me and then pulled his pants down and put his back side in my face.

"Astonished... that is the only word I can think of to describe how I felt in that moment... Todd was drunk. I got up and went for the door.

"Todd again grabbed me, picked me up, and threw me into the bathtub where he held me down and threatened to turn on the shower with me laying there to ‘clean the caramel off of my face.’ At this point I was fighting back to get away from him.

"Todd let me get out of the tub, laughing, and then he stood in front of the door blocking my exit. Todd told me he would only let me leave if I took a shot of liquor, which I did only to get him to move away from the door. Once he did, I ran for it. He chased me. I got into my room and although he seemed to be in a rage, he turned and calmly walked out," the letter alleges.

The former player goes on to allege her teammates "had been drinking with Todd underage." She also claimed she did not report the incident at the time because she "was scared of losing my scholarship and being the reason my teammates lost theirs."

Then she revealed why she was coming forward more than two decades later.

"But what is happening now at SJSU is egregious and he only continues to get more bold with each new school, and the complete improper balance of power seems to drive him. He knows very well that young impressionable female athletes are not in a balanced position," she wrote.

The "egregious" conduct she referred to was regarding Kress’ handling of the trans athlete on SJSU’s volleyball team.

When that letter was sent to SJSU, Kress was in the middle of leading a Spartans team that was near the top of the Mountain West Conference standings. They got there through a few wins and a lot of forfeits from other teams, as SJSU was at the center of a national media controversy over a transgender player. A female teammate had joined a lawsuit claiming she hadn’t been told of that player’s birth sex before joining the team and living together.

Later that day on Oct. 24, 2024, SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya responded to the former Fairfield player in an email.

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"I want to acknowledge that I am in receipt of your correspondence and will share it with the proper authorities on the SJSU campus for additional review," Konya wrote.

More than a week later, on Nov. 4, former SJSU interim Title IX and Gender Equity Officer Peter Lim reached out to set up a meeting with the former player and her attorney.

"Thank you for sharing your concerns about Coach Todd Kress. I am sorry to hear about your experiences. I have reviewed your letter and would like to meet with you to better understand your experiences with Coach Kress. The purpose of the meeting would be to help me assess potential next steps, which may or may not include an investigation into the reported conduct," Lim wrote.

Three days after that, on Nov. 7, Lim sent another email to the former Fairfield player, thanking her and her attorney for meeting with them.

"I am so sorry about your prior experiences with Todd Kress at Fairfield University. I appreciate the time you took to describe those experiences, the impact those experiences continue to have on you, and the safety threat that you believe he presents to SJSU’s volleyball team," Lim wrote.

"We are evaluating the information you provided and determining appropriate next steps. If it is okay with the two of you, I would appreciate staying in touch."

There was no further correspondence between the two parties after that exchange, Fox News Digital has learned.

Kress continued to coach and travel with SJSU’s volleyball team, all the way to the final game of the Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas that year, where their season ended to Colorado State.

Kress coached the team again in 2025. They fell short of the conference tournament with a losing record in 2025.

Kress continues to be the head coach of the women’s volleyball team at SJSU.

A U.S. Department of Education (ED) Title IX investigation into SJSU over the transgender scandal determined that the university allegedly made the decision to not suspend or relieve its head volleyball coach during the team's 2024 transgender scandal, despite Title IX-related complaints against the coach. The investigation’s findings made no mention of the former Fairfield player and her letter.

However, the investigation did not disclose what those complaints were, and SJSU and the California State University System (CSU) are suing the department to challenge those findings.

ED's findings, which were provided by SJSU to Fox News Digital in response to a public records request, suggest the school allegedly considered potential media attention that would arise from taking any action against the coach, and the affect it would have on the team.

The findings do not mention the coach by name, but Fox News Digital reasonably believes the figure titled "Coach 2" in the findings to be current SJSU volleyball head coach Todd Kress. The findings specify Coach 2 as the current head coach of the SJSU volleyball team who began his tenure in the 2023, which was the year Kress took over his current position.

"Additional notes indicate the decision to not suspend Coach 2 also included the improper consideration: 'If we relieve him… [w]e could also spark more media attention…. ' University records indicate University officials, including the President of the University, agreed to not suspend Coach 2 because they felt his suspension would unduly disrupt the team," the findings state.

Kress continues to be the coach at SJSU. He is one of the more accomplished volleyball coaches in NCAA history, currently ranking 21st all-time in NCAA history in wins with 550. But he has only led one winning season for SJSU since arriving in 2023, that being the controversial 2024 campaign with a trans player.

SJSU has faced federal sanctions for an unrelated Title IX violations since 2021. That year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) found that the university ignored more than a decade of sexual assault and harassment complaints made by female student-athletes against a former director of sports medicine/head athletic trainer.

Beginning in 2009, an athletic trainer subjected female student-athletes to repeated, unwelcome sexual touching under the guise of medical treatment.

The DOJ found that SJSU repeatedly mishandled, downplayed or failed to properly investigate these reports, which ultimately exposed additional student-athletes to harm.

To remedy these violations, SJSU agreed to pay a $1.6 million financial settlement to the affected victims and implement sweeping corrective measures.

SJSU has withheld relevant records and not responded to request for comment

On June 9, 2026, Fox News Digital submitted a formal public records request to San Jose State University seeking copies of the Oct. 24, 2024, complaint letter sent to Athletic Director Konya, the Nov. 1 follow-up email, and the subsequent Nov. 7 correspondence from the university's Title IX office.

On June 22, 2026, SJSU’s public records office formally denied the request. In a response issued by university legal counsel J. Leah Castella, the school acknowledged the existence of the records but determined they were not disclosable under the California Public Records Act.

"The requested communications implicate substantial privacy interests," the university's response stated.

"Disclosure of these records would therefore constitute an invasion of privacy that outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Specifically, these records are being withheld subject to the following exemptions: Personnel Records/Privacy... General Privacy Rights... [and the] Balancing Test. Here, the public interest served by disclosure is minimal and is outweighed by the public interest served against disclosure in protecting substantial and significant privacy rights."

Following the records denial, Fox News Digital sent a detailed press inquiry to Kress, Konya, Lim and Castella. The inquiry summarized the exact dates, timestamps and contents of the internal records obtained independently by Fox News Digital, and posed a series of explicit questions to the parties, including requests for Kress' response to the 1998 allegations, details on what specific next steps the Title IX office took following their November 2024 meetings, and whether athletic department officials interviewed current volleyball players regarding their safety.

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The inquiry also questioned university legal counsel regarding the decision to classify the public interest in these safety warnings as "minimal" while the university is actively engaged in a federal lawsuit defending its Title IX compliance within the volleyball program. Fox News Digital has not sought judicial relief on SJSU’s claim.

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As of publication time, neither Kress, Konya, nor any legal or communications representatives for San Jose State University have responded to the requests for comment.

Fox News Digital also reached out to Fairfield University for request for a response to the former player’s letter, but a spokesperson responded, writing, "The university does not comment on former or current personnel matters."

WWE legend clotheslines Biden immigration policy with pro wrestling analogy

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:18:10 -0400

A former WWE star took a swipe at the Biden administration’s immigration policy on Monday, using a pro wrestling comparison.

Glenn Jacobs, the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, who was known as Kane in the ring, fired off a post on X on Monday.

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"If I were a wrestling promoter and wanted to draw as big a crowd as possible without regard to cost, even if it meant bankruptcy, I'd make admission free and give everyone free unlimited pizza and beer," Jacobs wrote.

"And that, my friends, was the Biden Administration's immigration policy."

President Donald Trump's stance on immigration helped him win the presidential election in 2024 over Kamala Harris. In May, the Trump administration celebrated a full year of "zero releases" at the southern border.

In a news release announcing the decline in releases at the southern border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pointed to broader enforcement statistics showing illegal crossings and apprehensions at levels officials said have not been seen in more than three decades. CBP said Border Patrol recorded 8,943 southwestern border apprehensions in April, 94% lower than the Biden administration’s monthly average, 96% below the December 2023 peak during Biden’s tenure and fewer than the number apprehended in just three days in April 2024.

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The 59-year-old Republican politician became the mayor of Knox County in 2018. He won a second term in 2022 and is unable to run for a third term.

He’s advocated for voters in his county to vote for Betsy Henderson and Republicans down the ticket when early voting begins later this month. Henderson is going up against Democrat Beau Hawk in the general election.

Jacobs compared Hawk to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

"Knox County has its very own Mini Mamdani running to replace me as your next mayor," he wrote in a separate post on X. "The only way he can win is if Republicans take it for granted. Please remember to go vote for Betsy Henderson and Republicans up and down the ticket."

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Jacobs has been a supporter of Trump and received similar support from the White House in May.

Fox News’ Alec Schemmel contributed to this report.

'Suits' star Rick Hoffman reveals 'intense' routine behind dramatic physical transformation

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:17:15 -0400

Rick Hoffman threw fans for a loop in new photos shared online.

The "Suits" actor boasted about his radical transformation in a selfie shared with the hashtag, "circling back."

Hoffman, 56, posed in front of a mirror for the snap where he noted it had "been a min" since his last update.

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The "Billions" actor sported a classic white button-down shirt with gray slacks in the selfie shared with his million followers.

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In addition to what appeared to be dramatic physical changes, Hoffman also strayed from his usual close-shave and showed off a full head of hair.

When one fan asked for his weight-loss secrets, Hoffman revealed a few tips for success.

"Intense intermittent fasting and keto diet," he wrote before adding, "no alcohol."

He previously disclosed a grown-out hairstyle in a bathroom selfie shared last month.

"It just goes to show," Hoffman wrote online.

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Earlier this year, the actor discussed a few health-related issues he's suffered through the years.

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"At the age of 23, I had the biggest challenge I ever had. I got struck with major anxiety where I would be woken up, and I felt like I was jumping out of my skin 24/7 in this nightmare," he said in a March interview.

"I was diagnosed with OCD — but this was back in 1993 when nobody really knew what the hell that was — and when you see things from a different perspective like that, where you feel like your world is impending doom around the corner every day, you see the world incredibly differently than other people."

He added, "Had I not had that happen, I never would have made it with any career. It was a real quick slingshot through life lesson to really know where you stand on this planet, which is just with everyone else."

Hoffman famously worked alongside Meghan Markle while portraying attorney Louis Litt in the legal drama "Suits."

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"Every season there is some unbelievable conflict that he has to overcome," he told Entertainment Focus in 2016.

"Every year it's like 'how the hell am I going to do this as an actor? How the hell am I going to accomplish what they want me to accomplish?' It's scary as hell, challenging as hell and then more times as not rewarding as hell when I feel like I'm proud of what's been done."

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:53 -0400

Researchers believe they've uncovered ancient evidence that early human ancestors used fire in an African cave — pushing back the timeline by hundreds of thousands of years.

The discovery, made at a cave in South Africa called Wonderwerk Cave, was announced in a June 24 press release from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Wonderwerk Cave is located in South Africa's Kalahari Desert, roughly 90 miles from the Botswana border.

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At the site, researchers found evidence that early human ancestors used fire in the cave as many as 1.79 million years ago — pushing back the timeline for one of the earliest known records of fire use by hominins.

In 2012, researchers at Wonderwerk Cave reported what was then considered the world's oldest known evidence of intentional fire use, dating to about 1 million years ago.

In a study published recently in the journal PLOS One, researchers described using a new technique to identify evidence of burning in fossilized bones.

At the site, researchers also found evidence of owl pellets being used as fuel, as well as burned animal bones nearly 100 feet inside the cave.

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"Using a newly developed technique that can detect signs of burning in fossilized bones, researchers identified repeated evidence of fire deep inside the cave," the university said in a statement.

"Because these traces were found far beyond the reach of natural wildfires, the findings suggest that early humans were deliberately bringing naturally occurring fire into the cave and keeping it burning."

Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for comment.

The university noted that fire gave early humans several survival advantages.

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"Fire offered many advantages, including warmth, protection from predators, light after dark, and eventually the ability to cook food," the release added.

"Even so, determining when humans first began using fire has remained one of archaeology's most difficult questions."

Though it appears early humans were capable of transporting and maintaining fire inside caves, researchers cautioned that this does not mean they could create fire whenever they wanted.

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"Instead, the findings indicate that they likely collected fire from natural sources, such as lightning strikes or wildfires on the African savanna," the release says.

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"According to the researchers, these ancient humans brought fire into the cave on multiple occasions and maintained it for a period before it eventually went out."

Liora Kolska Horwitz, a researcher with the National Natural History Collections at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and co-director of the Wonderwerk Cave project, said that evidence of ancient fires is typically "subtle and difficult to detect."

"Our study provides new tools for identifying traces of ancient burning and reveals that fire was repeatedly present deep inside Wonderwerk Cave," she said.

Kolska Horwitz added, "These discoveries show that early humans were not simply passive observers of natural fires. They were actively engaging with fire and incorporating it into their lives."

The discovery follows a similar breakthrough in Barnham, England, reported in 2025.

There, researchers uncovered what they said was the earliest evidence of humans deliberately making fire, dating to about 400,000 years ago.

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Before the Barnham discovery, the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making dated to about 50,000 years ago in northern France.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding leaks snowball as guests reveal inside details

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:12 -0400

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests can't stop spilling details from the couple's star-studded celebration.

The loose-lipped guests have revealed everything from Adam Sandler's marriage advice to the couple as their officiant to Swift's personal touches and emotional moments. Swift and Kelce married on July 3 in front of 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, a representative for the pop star told Fox News Digital. The two opted not to have a traditional wedding party, instead choosing to have Swift's brother as her "Man of Honor" and Kelce's brother as his "Best Man."

Swift's rep revealed the couple's wedding ceremony looks were designed by Jonathan Anderson of Christian Dior Haute Couture. The "Life of a Showgirl" singer accessorized with Cartier.

While Swift and Kelce kept much of their wedding under wraps, guests have gradually offered fans a glimpse inside the celebration through interviews and social media posts.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared some of the biggest revelations, calling the wedding "spectacular" and praising Swift for orchestrating the celebration.

"The wedding was spectacular," he told KSL News. "I know how weddings go, it’s normally not the groom doing the planning. So I give Taylor a lot of credit for putting together just a beautiful venue and wedding and so on. Well planned out."

Reid also shared Sandler's memorable marriage advice.

"Adam Sandler did the ceremony there, and he mentioned, ‘Kiss her every chance you have.’ In its own simple way, that’s a pretty good message. Kiss her before bed, kiss her before you go to work. It’s hard to argue when you’re kissing somebody. He even mentioned, if you have a small argument, finish it with a kiss and make sure that you work it out."

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Swift and Kelce put a personal stamp on their wedding ceremony by writing their own vows, according to "Good Morning America" anchors who attended the star-studded celebration. Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos gushed about the couple's "intimate" secret garden wedding.

"They wrote their own vows," Roberts said.

"In little books!" Stephanopoulos added.

Filmmaker Joseph Kahn offered one of the most detailed firsthand accounts.

"Had a wonderful time at Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce’s wedding last night," he wrote on Instagram. "I got to meet Steven Spielberg and the lovely Kate Capshaw and talk filmmaking with the GOAT (lifelong dream achieved)."

"What I will say about the wedding was it was so much funnier and emotional than expected, and as big as it was, it also felt very intimate," Kahn added. "And yes, literally everyone was there. I told Lotte many times it was like living in the internet, and AI would crack if it tried to render it. Anyway congratulations Taylor and Travis! Wishing your beautiful family and future family endless happiness!"

As guests continued to reveal behind-the-scenes details of the celebration, another closely guarded piece of the wedding also surfaced online: the couple's invitation.

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A photo of the invitation was seemingly shared by Ashish Ferguson — the brother of Kelce’s childhood friend and former personal chef, Kumar Ferguson — in a handful of photos from the July 4 weekend. The photo of the invitation has since been deleted, but not before users grabbed a screenshot.

"You’re invited. July 3rd, 2026. Manhattan. Love, Taylor & Travis," the invitation, which was watermarked with Ferguson's name, read.

Commenters were quick to point out his mistake.

"I guess we forgot about the NDA? You sure they wanted their save the date card out there?" one user wrote.

"IS THAT THE INVITATION??? IT'S BEAUTIFUL WTF," another added.

"Did Taylor like her leaks? That's a death sentence," one said.

Reception details also emerged through guests and attendees.

Ashley Smith, sister of Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, caught Swift's bouquet. The small bouquet featured Sweet Pea and Queen Anne’s Lace along with light pink flowers.

"Celebrated an Enchanting Love S(T&T)ory And somehow…I ended up catching Tay Tay’s bouquet," Ashley wrote on Instagram. "So here’s to believing it’s bringing a lifetime of love, luck, and laughter my way."

"Congratulations, Taylor & Travis! Cheers to forever T&T!"

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Country star Maren Morris shared one of the celebration's personalized keepsakes, posting a photo of a white handkerchief.

"So it's gonna be forever..." was embroidered onto the white fabric, a nod to Swift's 2014 hit single "Blank Space."

Beyond the firsthand social media posts, attendees also shared additional behind-the-scenes details with NBC News, offering a closer look at the couple's reception and entertainment. Guests played games to win raffle tickets, two guests told NBC News. They could use the raffle tickets they won to try to win different prizes — including designer handbags and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, similar to the car the two rode in for their first public date in 2023.

The two guests confirmed to the outlet that there were performances by Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks. McCartney played The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand," according to People magazine.

"After the ceremony, Taylor’s mom Andrea invited everyone into the reception room where the stage was set up," a source told the outlet.

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In a since-deleted post viewed by Fox News Digital, AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron wrote extensively about the wedding, saying, "It did not look like Madison Square Garden."

"Immediately upon entry, everything… floors, walls, ceilings… was draped in peach and white," he wrote. "Large blown up pictures of Taylor and Travis at each age, year by year from one year-old to late teenager-hood, were on display."

He explained that "a small portion of MSG was cordoned off, devoid of any notion that a basketball or hockey game ever shared that space," and "somehow magically, someone created an outdoor garden at a lush countryside retreat. Everything draped off this time in green and white. Real flowers and I think artificial trees welcomed fifteen rows of maybe 75 or so chairs.

"They say there were around one thousand attendees, but surprisingly, it all felt intimate and small. Everything was close."

Aron recounted that "relaxing and mellow romantic songs" were played before the ceremony began, when "a few violins and cello ushered in the wedding party."

According to the CEO, Kelce wore a white tux, while Swift wore "a stunning white wedding dress with a long veiled train."

"Then the vows," he continued. "Long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing explorations by each as to how they met, why they want to be with each other for all eternity, the promises they made in joining their much-beloved two whole families (Kelce’s and Swift’s) as one, and committing to their new mutual life together."

He also said Swift and Kelce's "profound love" for each other was clear throughout the ceremony. He called their first kiss a "sweep you off your feet kiss."

Beyond the surprise performances, personalized touches and reception festivities, the wedding left a lasting impression on Swift and Kelce's loved ones.

"They cried, and they laughed, and they danced, and they hugged, and they kissed," Swift's Aunt Robin told LBC News.

Even Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, couldn't hide her excitement about the celebration, though she stopped short of revealing too much.

"I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man, magical," she said at Macy's Fourth of July celebration.

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Stephen King hopes Platner doesn't drop out of Senate race following explosive sexual assault allegation

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:41:55 -0400

Liberal author and famed Maine writer Stephen King is rallying behind embattled Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday amid growing calls for him to drop out of the race.

The political landscape was rocked Monday after a sexual assault allegation surfaced against Platner. Jenny Racicot, one of Platner's exes, claimed to Politico he drunkenly entered her home in 2021 and raped her. Platner denied the accusations.

While Platner's future in the Maine Senate race hangs in the balance, the iconic creator of "The Shining" and "It" is hoping he doesn't throw in the towel.

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"Graham Platner may drop out. (I hope he doesn't, but.) Meanwhile, the Abuser in Chief just keeps on keepin' on," King wrote on X. The author, an outspoken Trump critic, was alluding to the various sexual misconduct allegations leveled against the president, which he has long denied.

In a follow-up X post, King added, "Tell you what--if you knew the whole truth about everyone in the Senate and House of Reps, those chambers would be dead empty. Jesus said, ‘Let him without sin cast the first stone.’"

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Conservative critics railed against King's hot take.

"You hope he doesn’t?? WTH is wrong with you?" Washington Post columnist and Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen wrote in response to King.

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"We all hope he doesn't!" New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz wrote on X.

"I absolutely love it when people show you who they are," conservative personality Fusilli Spock wrote.

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Many are speculating that Platner's exit from the Senate race is imminent, though he did not commit to withdrawing in a video address responding to the allegation.

"So, regardless of the inaccuracy of the reporting, but mindful the political reality it will inflict, we are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love, the movement I belong to, and the goal of defeating Susan Collins," Platner said in the video. "Those were the goals when we launched this campaign, and they remain my goals today."

Fox News Digital reached out to Platner's campaign about King's comments.

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Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump's signature dance celebration after fourth goal

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:36:41 -0400

Well, that was a brutal ending.

Team USA's World Cup run came to an emphatic close Monday night in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. But the lasting image wasn't the scoreline. It was Romelu Lukaku breaking out the Trump dance after Belgium's fourth goal.

Surrounded by teammates, Lukaku celebrated as Belgium put the finishing touches on Team USA's elimination, right here on American soil.

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OutKick founder Clay Travis told the hard truth about Belgium's well-timed celebration.

"Belgium did the Trump dance after their fourth goal against us. I can’t help but respect this trash talk. They whipped us, they get to dance."

He's right.

If you don't want a European striker clowning you with your own President's signature celebration, don't give up four goals in a knockout match.

So, Belgium earned the right to talk trash.

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Team USA had all the momentum coming into the Round of 16 matchup against Belgium.

President Donald Trump dominated the conversation before kickoff. His influence over FIFA's decision to rescind Folarin Balogun's suspension was hard to overlook, giving the Americans their leading scorer amid critical stakes.

It was a win for the Americans and ammunition for everyone else.

Belgium rolled Team USA 4-1, and Malik Tillman looked like the only American ready for the moment.

Matt Freese struggled mightily in goal, but no disappointment loomed larger than Christian Pulisic. Team USA's captain disappeared when it mattered most, repeatedly giving away possession and failing to provide the spark his team desperately needed.

With Pulisic neutralized and Balogun largely held in check, the Americans had no answers.

Team USA folded after a hopeful climb to the Round of 16.

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If Team USA hoped to establish itself among soccer's elite, it came up well short.

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Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trump’s private talks with NATO allies and more top headlines

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:31:46 -0400

Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here's what you need to know to start your day ...

TOP 3

1. Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trump’s private talks with NATO allies

2. Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid

3. Team USA falls to Belgium in World Cup Round of 16

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CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE return

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:22:30 -0400

It was supposed to be Sami Zayn defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes on "Monday Night Raw."

But an attack from Gunther to start the show forced Rhodes off the card as he was left bloodied. WWE officials ruled Rhodes out. Zayn thought he was in a clear, but Raw General Manager Adam Pearce made clear to him that he would still be defending the title.

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The fans waited with bated breath to see who would walk to the ring to take on Zayn. The crowd hoping, guessing, it would be CM Punk. Lo and behold, the garage door opened up, and Punk walked through it.

It had been months since the pro wrestling world saw him. He had just lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Roman Reigns, and he reminded Rhodes to "stay ready because you never know when a championship opportunity is just gonna fall out of the sky." The sky must have been falling in Chicago, and Punk walked in as an automatic challenger.

Punk took off his shirt and the match was on. There were questions about how Punk was going to fare against Zayn after having nearly three months off. But he took advantage of the momentum that the crowd gave him.

Zayn, however, was showing why he was a champion. Even though he was tossed out of the ring, he got back the advantage in the match with a series of stomps and a double axe handle from the top rope. Both competitors were giving it their all in the main event of the show. Zayn hit Punk with a Blue Thunder Bomb, but Punk wouldn’t stay down.

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Punk came back with a bulldog and an elbow drop from the top rope. He then tried to make Zayn tap out with an Anaconda Vice in the middle of the ring. Zayn showed his ring awareness and slipped out of it. Zayn rolled up Punk and nearly pinned him clean.

Punk had Zayn on his shoulders for the Go to Sleep. However, Zayn reversed it and hit Punk with his own finisher. But Punk just wouldn’t stay down. Punk avoided a Helluva Kick and hit the exploder suplex into the corner, pulling a move out of Zayn’s playbook.

Zayn again hit a Go to Sleep and coupled it with a Blue Thunder Bomb. Still, Punk kicked out of a pin. "CM Punk" chants erupted after the latest kick-out. An exasperated Zayn told Punk he was the champion now as he continued to clobber him.

Punk, with his lip busted open, hit Zayn with the Helluva Kick and then the Go to Sleep. He pinned Zayn to become the undisputed WWE champion. Zayn’s reign lasted all of nine days.

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For now, Punk is set to walk into SummerSlam as the champion. His opponent is still yet to be determined.

WWE's Maxxine Dupri helps Austin Theory and Bron Breakker win World Tag Team Championship, seals win with kiss

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:14:39 -0400

Paul Heyman put The Vision on notice ahead of their World Tag Team Championship match against Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins on "Monday Night Raw."

The Vision, specifically Austin Theory and Bron Breakker, needed a plan to pick up the big win against The Street Profits (Ford and Dawkins). While it may not have been Theory’s plan, Maxxine Dupri saw an opportunity to show him what she had.

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Logan Paul interfered in the match, trying to give Theory and Breakker each an opportunity to use brass knuckles. However, Dawkins got a hold of one set and was staring down Theory as if he was going to use them. Paul tried to get the referee to turn his attention to Dawkins. Instead, the referee was distracted long enough to allow Dupri to get into the ring and give Dawkins a low blow.

Theory rolled up Dawkins and pinned him for the win.

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Theory, Breakker and Paul started to walk up the entrance ramp to celebrate. Dupri came around the ring and looked at Theory. The two stared each other down before Dupri jumped into Theory’s arms and sealed the victory with a kiss.

Heyman called the win a "first step."

Dupri has been hanging around Theory for several weeks, even defending Theory to her former team members Otis and Akira Tozawa. Otis and Tozawa looked on as Dupri drove off with The Vision.

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The Vision are back on top of the tag team division on Raw.

Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:58 -0400

Creatine, the common muscle-building supplement, may help improve depression symptoms, new research suggests.

A systematic review, published in Genomic Press’ Brain Medicine, found that creatine monohydrate may be beneficial as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, although the evidence remains preliminary.

The Canada-based researchers analyzed data from five randomized controlled trials, evaluating the impact of creatine monohydrate intake on mental health.

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Four of the trials studied major depressive disorder, and another looked at bipolar disorder with a current depressive episode.

In one trial of women with depression who took 5 grams of creatine per day, plus the antidepressant escitalopram, there was greater improvement after eight weeks. Another study revealed benefit when creatine was added to cognitive behavioral therapy.

Other studies involving teen girls found no benefit from a variety of creatine dosages after eight weeks. The bipolar depression study also found no significant improvements when 6 grams of creatine was added to medication after six weeks.

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In a press release, the researchers said previous studies have found that people with mood disorders process creatine differently in the brain. Because creatine helps produce energy, some scientists believe disruptions in this process may contribute to depression.

Although creatine has also been associated with boosting dopamine and serotonin, which most antidepressants target, the authors stressed that the link between brain creatine and mood "remains correlational," as depression has "many moving parts."

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Lead study author Bassam Jeryous Fares, a student in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, commented in a statement that the signal is "interesting, but not a verdict."

"Two trials pointed one way and three pointed another," he said. "That is not the kind of evidence on which you change clinical practice. It is the kind that tells you the question is worth further exploration."

Nicholas Fabiano, corresponding author and a psychiatry resident at the University of Ottawa, added in the same press release that creatine "appears to be a safe intervention," noting that side effects were limited to mild stomach pain.

"We cannot yet reliably say that creatine helps with depressive symptoms or if the findings are generalizable to everyone," he added as a caveat.

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Dr. Thea Gallagher, psychologist and director of wellness programs at NYU Langone, said that although creatine is best known for supporting muscle performance, it also helps the brain produce and use energy.

"Researchers believe that some people with depression may have alterations in brain energy metabolism, and creatine could help support these energy-producing pathways," Gallagher, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. "There is also emerging evidence that it may influence neurotransmitters and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, although these mechanisms are still being investigated."

The research suggests that creatine may be most helpful when combined with established depression treatments rather than as a replacement, Gallagher emphasized.

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"This research is encouraging because it adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that supporting brain energy metabolism may be another pathway for improving depression symptoms," she said.

"It's exciting whenever we identify another potential tool that could complement existing treatments, particularly one that is relatively inexpensive and widely available."

Limitations and caveats

The new study is a review of prior research rather than a new clinical trial, which can pose a limitation, the researchers acknowledged, adding that "larger, well-controlled trials are still needed."

Gallagher noted that creatine should be considered as a potentially promising addition to treatment, rather than a substitute for psychotherapy, antidepressant medication, regular exercise or healthy sleep habits.

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"While creatine has a strong safety profile for most healthy adults, it's still important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting any supplement — particularly if you have kidney disease, are pregnant or have other medical conditions," she advised.

For those experiencing signs of depression, Gallagher recommends seeking evidence-based mental healthcare.

The doctor noted that depression is a "highly heterogeneous condition, so we still don't know which patients are most likely to benefit or what the optimal treatment approach looks like."

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Gallagher also cautioned that supplements have been known to generate "early enthusiasm" before larger studies have revealed "more modest effects."

"Right now, I'd describe creatine as promising but not definitive," she concluded. "It's an area that deserves continued research, but it's not something people should view as a standalone treatment for depression."

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CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE return

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