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Buttigieg takes swipe at Trump administration amid FAA flight chaos

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:28:15 -0500

DENVER — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg took a swipe at the Trump administration’s handling of Friday’s nationwide FAA ground stop, joking that he would help stranded travelers rebook flights as delays and cancellations continued.

I’ll begin with a public service announcement," Buttigieg told reporters in Denver. "I will be available in the hotel bar following the concert for anybody who needs to rebook their flights or get a refund per your rights."

He made the remark as the "What’s Next" conference wrapped up in Denver. The two-day gathering, hosted by Majority Democrats, brought leaders together to discuss the party’s direction after its midterm victories.

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The FAA lifted the ground stop shortly after 8 p.m. Friday, more than four hours after it began, but flights remained delayed and canceled over the weekend. The agency cited safety concerns and serious air traffic control communications issues.

Buttigieg, who said he had no inside information about the cause of the ground stop, later questioned why the aviation system’s safeguards had not prevented an outage of that scale. He said he was watching the disruption as a traveler with a flight scheduled for Saturday.

"The system has many redundancies in it, so that normally, if there’s one point of failure, something else can catch it," he said. "It is not clear to me why that redundancy did not prevent an outage of this magnitude."

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Meanwhile, Trump administration officials offered a mixed account of the failure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the cause remained under investigation, including whether a contractor made an error or equipment failed.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin later said the stoppage was not caused by artificial intelligence or a cyberattack, but by aging infrastructure that needs to be updated. President Donald Trump told Fox News that the system had broken down because of its age.

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Friday’s disruption was the second nationwide ground stop since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The first came in January 2023, when the FAA paused domestic departures for about 90 minutes because of an outage in its Notice to Air Missions system, which provides pilots with safety information.

The FAA said at the time it found no evidence of a cyberattack. Buttigieg ordered a review of that outage and directed the agency to report on what happened and recommend steps to prevent a recurrence.

Cruise passengers sharply divided over cutting buffet lines to sneak quick bites

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:15:21 -0500

A common cruise ship buffet habit is raising questions — and eyebrows — about what passengers should and shouldn't do while filling their plates during meals.

Cutting ahead of others to grab just one item may seem a harmless action, but it can frustrate fellow passengers who have been patiently waiting their turn.

Buffet line-cutting was recently highlighted in a discussion about etiquette while at sea, according to the "Royal Caribbean Blog."

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Passengers should wait their turn even if they only want something quick, such as a piece of toast or fruit, rather than squeezing past others or reaching around them, the blog advised.

Jumping ahead generally sends the wrong message, said Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert based in Texas.

"It's never acceptable to jump in front of someone in a buffet line, whether on a cruise ship, at a restaurant buffet or at a wedding," Gottsman said.

"Everyone is waiting their turn, so having someone jump in front of you comes across as rude," she added. "It also disrupts the flow of the buffet line, and in some cases can even cause a buffet traffic jam."

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There may be exceptions, however, depending on what someone needs and how crowded the buffet may be.

Gottsman said reaching in for a napkin is more understandable than cutting ahead to grab food. If only a few people are waiting, politely asking to step in briefly for a fork or knife may also be acceptable.

Another breach of etiquette

Holding a place for someone else can also test the patience of passengers who have been waiting.

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"If you're holding a space for your spouse, a friend or a child, the child generally gets a pass," said Gottsman. But the spouse and friend are probably being judged and frustrating others who have been standing in line for 20 or 30 minutes."

If another passenger does cut the line, however, Gottsman generally advises against confronting the person over a minor offense.

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For someone who repeatedly jumps ahead, she suggested speaking with a manager in the dining area and allowing staff to handle the situation.

Cruise passengers themselves appear divided over exactly where to draw the line.

In a Reddit discussion, a traveler asked whether it was acceptable to skip ahead when people were waiting for the first dish at a buffet, but there was no line for other items farther down.

"If there's a wide opening, it's fine. If you're squeezing in between people, then go wait in line like everyone else," one person wrote.

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Another commenter said the deciding factor should be whether the move holds up anyone already waiting.

"If they have to wait for you after getting [past] the first item, then you've cut in line," the user wrote.

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"No, get in the line," another user chimed in.

Fox News Digital reached out to Royal Caribbean for more information and comment.

'General Hospital' star Cameron Mathison says ‘red flags’ drove him to demand answers before cancer diagnosis

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:00:36 -0500

Cameron Mathison knew something was wrong — and spent two years pushing for answers before an MRI revealed he had cancer.

The "General Hospital" star told Fox News Digital the frightening experience changed how he approaches his health, including knowing when to stop pushing his body.

"I just knew something was wrong," said Mathison, who stars in Great American Media's "A Very Arctic Christmas."

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Mathison was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, in 2019 after an MRI revealed a tumor.

Before his diagnosis, the actor said he had gone to extraordinary lengths to monitor his health, undergoing bloodwork, gut microbiome testing and hormone evaluations. Despite those efforts, he said, troubling results left him searching for an explanation.

"I was a guy trying to do it right, but like I was alluding to, I was very extreme," he said. "And I was doing these extreme things, and I was getting the blood tests, and … things were just off … they were like red flags."

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The experience left him with a message for others facing unanswered health questions.

"One of the lessons is to be your own best advocate for your health," he said.

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Surviving cancer also prompted Mathison to rethink his approach to fitness. After years of pushing himself, he said he now recognizes the importance of rest and recovery.

But his cancer battle was only part of a painful series of losses.

Mathison also faced his mother's death, the end of his 22-year marriage and the loss of his family home in a wildfire. He also lost his hosting job when Hallmark Channel's "Home & Family" was canceled.

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"In fact, at the time, going through a divorce which was very heartbreaking for me, I had just lost my mom, I had been through my cancer journey, I had all this loss, lost my job, and I was hanging onto that house," he said.

As the losses mounted and his children left for college, Mathison found himself confronting a difficult question about his future.

"And it was like, ‘Now who do you want to be?’"

The actor said those experiences challenged the assumption that making the right choices guarantees decades ahead. Instead, he has found motivation in recognizing how quickly circumstances can change.

"You know, I may not make it home. Like, it sounds depressing, but it's not. It's actually very encouraging and very motivating because you don't know how short life is going to be and to make it meaningful and be kind and loving and compassionate and wise and grateful in every moment is going to make the most of it," he said.

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That appreciation for family helped draw Mathison to "A Very Arctic Christmas," which reunites him with "Lioness" star Jill Wagner.

Mathison plays Jim, a single father and former Major League Baseball player turned broadcaster, whose Arctic cruise with his 20-year-old daughter, Isla, takes an unexpected turn.

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A scheduling mix-up leaves the pair stranded after their ship departs without them. They turn to wildlife conservationist Jane, played by Wagner, to help them navigate the frozen wilderness. Maya Rose Skabar plays Isla.

Mathison said the script struck a personal chord because it was inspired in part by his relationship with his children, their travels and the challenges their family has faced in recent years.

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"There's a lot of humor in it, there's super, super touching moments in it. There's romance, as we love in a Christmas movie," he said.

He also praised Wagner's sense of humor behind the scenes.

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"Jill is such a, sort of like a legend these days, and they see her as this sweet actress in a Christmas movie and then as a hardcore, I want to use a different word, but in ‘Lioness,’ Mathison said. "And … I don't think in any of those roles you get to see her unbelievable sense of humor. She's outrageous and so funny and is the queen of all pranks … She's just so funny, so upbeat, so positive, energizer bunny and obviously just a wealth of talent."

"A Very Arctic Christmas" is available to stream on Great American Pure Flix.

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America's first Muslim senator exposes a political blind spot

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:55:53 -0500

As a Muslim woman, physician and longtime critic of Islamism, I have witnessed firsthand the consequences of extremist interpretations of my faith.

I have examined the bodies of Jews murdered by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel; recorded the testimony of Yazidi and Kurdish victims of ISIS atrocities in Iraq; interviewed children inducted into ISIS and the Taliban; consoled Christians persecuted in Iraq and Pakistan; and walked through the now-dismantled Al Hol detention camp in Syria.

I know deeply the tragedies promulgated by practitioners of my faith who believe in an extremist interpretation of the religion called Islamism or political Islam. I also know there is a rising tide of people who don’t differentiate between the two and believe all Islam is extremist.

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Islamism and anti-Muslim bigotry took center stage in the midterm elections, which delivered the nation’s first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, D-Mich.

Yet both political parties are challenged in meeting this moment. Republicans too often fail to distinguish Muslims from Islamists, while Democrats seem unwilling to examine the distinction at all. Accusations of "Islamophobia," amplified by the politics of identity and "anti-racism," have further obscured a debate Americans urgently need to have.

Too often, Islamophobia is conflated with anti-Muslim xenophobia to the detriment of Muslim critics of Islamism who seek to expose Islamist influence and to the benefit of Islamist ideology and its allies.

Expect accusations of Islamophobia to be increasingly deployed as a means of diverting scrutiny away from El-Sayed, whose senatorial bid exposed these tensions.

During a television interview, El-Sayed denied that his family was connected to the Muslim Brotherhood. After the election, he joked about the allegations, mocking his critics.

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The danger of Islamist entryism

Republicans frequently mishandled the issue.

Vice President JD Vance called El-Sayed "very, very evil." President Donald Trump repeatedly labeled him a "jihadist." Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., made sweeping statements questioning Muslims’ fitness for political office. Such attacks risk alienating Muslim voters and undermining legitimate scrutiny of El-Sayed’s political associations, statements and policy positions.

Republicans will continue to struggle with these questions until they understand how Islamism covertly exploits democratic institutions and electoral politics — a challenge identified overseas.

A 2025 French government report on the Muslim Brotherhood examined "Islamist entryism," or Muslim Brotherhood efforts to build influence through local institutions, associations and political structures.

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Democrats’ ‘Islamophobia' blind spot

Republicans are not alone in their failure to distinguish Islamist political activity from apolitical pluralism.

Too often, Democratic leaders dismiss legitimate questions about Islamist ideology as "Islamophobia," even as disputes over antisemitism, anti-Zionism and the Israel-Hamas conflict deepen divisions within their party.

Following the midterms, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel faced questions from Fox News host Brian Kilmeade about rising antisemitism and anti-Israel activism within Democratic politics. His responses illustrated the difficulty party leaders face in confronting these divisions.

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Fox News Digital investigative reporter Asra Nomani documented another revealing moment three days after the election, when El-Sayed attended the Arab America Foundation’s national summit where an event leader celebrated El-Sayed’s victory with the declaration, "You destroyed AIPAC twice," before invoking "Free Palestine" and "From the river to the sea."

El-Sayed smiled as these remarks were delivered, without publicly challenging them at that moment.

The phrase "From the river to the sea" is interpreted by many Israelis and Jews as a call for Israel’s elimination, although some Palestinian advocates claim it is a demand for freedom and equal rights.

Such ambiguity makes it all the more important for elected officials to explain what these slogans mean and whether they support Israel’s continued existence as a Jewish state.

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As an expert on Islamism, I can see how such public celebration raises serious questions about the ideological expectations some supporters already place on El-Sayed. He should answer those questions directly.

The same scrutiny should extend to elected officials’ positions on antisemitism, anti-Zionism and American foreign policy toward Israel, Qatar, Turkey and Iran, countries whose relationships with Islamist movements differ substantially but remain important to U.S. national security.

Consider Rep.-elect Adam Hamawy, D-N.J., who faced questions during a CNN interview about whether he considered Iran an American adversary. His response deserves examination on its merits, particularly considering reporting about his past statements and associations.

But such scrutiny must be grounded in verifiable evidence, not assumptions based on a politician’s Muslim identity. That distinction is essential.

When all Muslims are portrayed as Islamists, genuine ideological concerns become harder to investigate. When every criticism of political Islam is dismissed as "Islamophobia," the public loses another opportunity for honest debate.

El-Sayed’s political alliances under scrutiny

El-Sayed’s campaign offers further examples.

He appeared alongside far-left commentator Hasan Piker, who previously said America "deserved 9/11," a remark Piker later characterized as inappropriate. Piker has also faced criticism over his commentary about Hamas and the Oct. 7 attacks. El-Sayed subsequently distanced himself from Piker.

Politicians shouldn't be held responsible for every statement made by their supporters. But they must be willing to reject extremist rhetoric clearly and consistently, particularly when it comes from influential figures within their own coalitions.

El-Sayed also faced criticism over his "hurt people hurt people" remarks following an attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan that federal authorities investigated as a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism — remarks he claims were misconstrued.

Yet political leaders have a responsibility to condemn antisemitic violence unequivocally, without language that could reasonably be interpreted as legitimizing it.

The Muslim Brotherhood question

Questions about El-Sayed’s family background and historical associations with Islamist organizations also surfaced during the campaign — allegations involving charities associated with his mother and archived social media statements attributed to his half-sister concerning the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed rejects any claims that he or his family are Muslim Brotherhood affiliates.

More directly relevant are El-Sayed’s published political views. Eitan Fischberger highlighted pro-Islamist 2012 columns co-authored by El-Sayed following Islamist Mohamed Morsi’s election — Egypt’s first democratically elected president, who was ousted in 2013 amid mass protests against his government.

El-Sayed had urged recognition of the Brotherhood’s participation in Egypt’s political uprising.

Those writings are legitimate subjects for scrutiny. Americans deserve to know whether El-Sayed’s views of the Brotherhood have since changed.

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Protecting Muslims without protecting Islamism

We must distinguish Muslims who support liberal democracy and religious pluralism from those who seek to impose Islamist political principles.

We must also distinguish anti-Muslim hatred, discrimination and violence from legitimate criticism of religiously inspired political movements. The two are not interchangeable.

When politicians conflate them, they create a climate in which ideological scrutiny becomes more difficult and religious prejudice becomes easier to excuse.

Rejecting Islamism isn’t an act of anti-Muslim hatred. For pluralist, anti-Islamist Muslims, it is an affirmation of religious liberty, democratic government, individual rights and the separation of religious authority from state power.

A healthy, liberal democracy must protect the right of Muslims to worship, participate in politics and hold public office while also protecting the right of Americans to scrutinize any political ideology, including Islamism.

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El-Sayed should be challenged vigorously on his views of the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamist political movements, antisemitism and Israel’s right to exist. His public appearances, past writings and political alliances provide legitimate starting points for that examination.

Americans must not empower politicians who excuse terrorism, defend antisemitic violence or seek to undermine constitutional democracy, regardless of their religion or political party.

Both parties should support candidates, including Muslim candidates, who defend democratic pluralism and reject political extremism.

The answer to Islamist entryism is neither anti-Muslim prejudice nor silence in the face of extremism. It is informed scrutiny, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to America’s constitutional principles.

NYC DSA urges AOC to run for president while planning to take over City Council

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:55:47 -0500

The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America overwhelmingly voted to urge Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to run for president in 2028 on Saturday.

NYC-DSA approved a resolution making the call in a 291 to 123 vote at the chapter's annual convention. Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the local DSA chapter, said the vote was not a formal endorsement, but is instead a "a commitment to encouraging and building the foundation for a presidential campaign."

"AOC and New York City DSA are committed to building a stronger democratic socialist movement and DSA will create the conditions for a presidential campaign capable of advancing a working-class political agenda," Gordillo said at a press conference on Saturday.

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The chapter also laid out its plans to take over New York City's City Council, among other resolutions. Several of the party's resolutions ran into controversy for appearing to be AI-generated, according to a report from Politico.

When run through the AI detection tool Pangram, the 2029 City Council election resolution was rated 100% AI-generated, the outlet reported.

Two other DSA resolutions were reportedly flagged as AI-generated as well, related to expanding DSA membership in community boards and interaction with South Asian communities.

The chapter has a policy against AI usage and voted on Saturday to formally oppose the expansion of AI.

NYC-DSA co-chair Grace Mausser pushed back on the accuracy of the Pangram results in a statement to Politico.

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"We are highly skeptical of the results coming out of Pangram as resolutions are often authored and edited in consensus by multiple members," she said, adding that Pangram’s tools "are made by the same industry that’s scraped writers’ work without permission and now sells software to accuse people of not writing their own words," Mausser said.

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Pangram claims that its service can correctly identify AI-generated text 9,999 out of 10,000 times. A University of Chicago study also found that Pangram has a near-zero error rate.

Rex Ryan returns to ESPN for NFL analysis same week he was arrested in hit-and-run driving incident

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:51:53 -0500

Rex Ryan was back on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" show ahead of the league's Week 10 games, days after being arrested on six charges stemming from an alleged hit-and-run driving incident in Nashville.

Ryan was at his usual post discussing football and ripping people, but he did not address the incident or his arrest.

ESPN declined to explain why the former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach was allowed to appear days after his arrest.

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But a network source told OutKick that the network made its determination "based on a number of factors, which certainly includes information we have been able to gather and the conversations we have had since we became aware of the incident. We aren’t making it blindly."

That said, the source said, "with it being an active situation, there is always a chance new information is available that would cause us to reconsider our decision."

Ryan allegedly ran over Michael Holland and his wife just before midnight on Nov. 5 as they were crossing a busy roadway on the Music City’s famed Broadway street.

Holland later told the California Post that Ryan "almost killed " him and his wife with his pickup truck, as they crossed the street.

"If we had been six inches further out," Holland said, "I’d be in a hospital right now and so would my wife."

Added Holland regarding Ryan: "He decided he wanted to turn and didn’t care, and just ran over both of my feet, my wife’s foot and got her leg too."

Holland claimed Ryan ran over his feet. He took pictures of the purported injuries caused by the incident. Holland told the newspaper that Ryan didn’t stop after the incident, but he and is wife were able to catch up with him a few moments later at a stoplight.

They said Ryan got out of the car, argued with them, then got back in his vehicle and drove away.

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Holland did not explain how he was able to catch up to Ryan's vehicle after having both his feet run over by a truck.

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Ryan, 63, surrendered to authorities and was arrested on six outstanding misdemeanor charges Wednesday, a day after he allegedly struck the pedestrians, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

The police said Ryan hit the individuals, who suffered minor injuries, as they were crossing the street. The pedestrians had a walk sign when Ryan, who was turning from 4th Avenue, ran over their feet and made contact with one of their legs, the police said in a statement.

The former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information and/or render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal.

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Fake AI event invites target Microsoft and Google logins

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:51:15 -0500

An invitation to an exclusive OpenAI event lands in your inbox. It promises a look at the latest AI tools and even offers three months of ChatGPT Pro for free. All you have to do is register using your work account. Sounds like a pretty good deal, right? Well, before you click that registration button, there's something you should know. Cybercriminals are using fake AI event invitations to trick employees into giving them access to their Microsoft and Google accounts. And some of these attacks can get past the extra security checks many of us rely on.

According to a new report from Push Security, attackers have created convincing event registration pages impersonating OpenAI, SpaceX and Anthropic. Push Security says it detected and blocked visits to the malicious event registration pages on its customers' browsers in late October 2026. The concerning part is how easily an invitation that appears legitimate can lead to someone handing over access to their work account. Here's what researchers discovered and how to protect yourself.

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Fake AI event invites promise free access to premium tools

The attackers are taking advantage of the growing interest in artificial intelligence. After all, plenty of employees want to learn how AI can make their jobs easier. A free premium subscription could be enough to get someone's attention. The phishing pages discovered by Push Security promote events that appear to come from recognizable technology companies. One fake OpenAI event advertised a November 4 livestream called "ChatGPT for Social & Digital Marketing Teams." The registration page promised three months of ChatGPT Pro to participants. Another page promoted an invitation-only SpaceX briefing scheduled for November 12. Visitors could supposedly choose between three months of Grok Heavy or a "SpaceX share."

Researchers also identified a phishing page impersonating an Anthropic event at AWS re 2026. That page was no longer active when they investigated it. These pages impersonated legitimate technology companies, and the advertised rewards were part of the phishing scheme. Push Security did not suggest that OpenAI, SpaceX or Anthropic operated these fraudulent events. And here's where things get especially concerning. The fake websites tell visitors they must sign in using their corporate Microsoft or Google accounts to complete registration and claim the promised rewards. That request opens the door to the phishing attack.

How fake AI event invitations trick employees

The criminals have put considerable effort into making these invitations appear credible. Rather than sending people directly to an obvious phishing website, they use familiar online services to help disguise where the links lead. Push Security found that the campaign routed visitors through shortened links associated with Google and Zapier. Earlier related attacks also used legitimate Zoom event pages and GoTo Webinar's email infrastructure. As a result, someone checking an invitation might see a familiar service before reaching the malicious registration page. Researchers have not confirmed the initial delivery method for every invitation in the newer campaign.

Once someone reaches the suspicious site, another familiar feature appears. A Cloudflare security challenge asks visitors to confirm they are human. You have probably encountered similar checks while shopping or visiting legitimate websites. However, criminals can use them too. In this campaign, the challenge also made it harder for automated security scanners to examine the malicious pages. After completing the check, visitors arrive at what looks like a professional event registration website. They're presented with two familiar buttons: "Continue with Microsoft" and "Continue with Google." Depending on which button someone selects, the attackers launch a different method designed to capture access to that account.

How hackers target Microsoft accounts without a password

This is where the attack gets clever. If someone selects "Continue with Microsoft," the phishing website connects to a service called Kali365. It's a phishing-as-a-service platform that criminals can use to carry out account attacks. Kali365 generates a Microsoft device authentication code. The fake registration page then instructs the visitor to copy that code and enter it on Microsoft's legitimate sign-in website.

Now, here's why that can fool someone. Microsoft's device authentication process is real. You may have used something similar when connecting a streaming device to an account. However, the attacker started this authentication request. When the victim enters the supplied code and approves the sign-in, Microsoft can issue authentication tokens to the attacker's session.

Those tokens may provide access to Microsoft 365 resources without the attacker needing the account password. And the attack may continue from there. Push Security found that the campaign redirects Microsoft users to another phishing service called VoidProxy after the device code step. That second stage attempts to capture their password and authenticated session cookie. A successful compromise could expose company email or documents stored in Microsoft 365. Other connected workplace applications may also be at risk, depending on the permissions and access associated with the compromised account.

How the Google phishing attack steals login sessions

The Google option takes another approach. When visitors click "Continue with Google," the phishing page opens a pop-up that appears to contain Google's familiar sign-in screen. However, that login process runs through VoidProxy, which acts as an intermediary between the person signing in and Google's actual authentication service.

As someone enters their credentials, the phishing service can capture the information. It can also intercept certain multifactor authentication responses and steal session cookies. So, what exactly is a session cookie? Think of it as a digital pass that helps a website remember you've already signed in. Once your identity has been verified, that cookie can allow you to continue using your account without entering your password on every page.

If a criminal obtains a usable session cookie, they may be able to reuse that authenticated session and gain access without completing the usual login process again. That's why these attacks are particularly dangerous for people who believe that enabling multifactor authentication automatically protects them from every account takeover attempt. It's important to note that Push Security documented the malicious infrastructure and blocked visits to the phishing pages. Its report did not establish how many accounts, if any, were successfully compromised through this campaign.

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Why these fake AI event scams are difficult to spot

The attackers are combining two phishing services behind the same registration pages. Kali365 targets Microsoft's device authentication process, while VoidProxy targets authenticated login sessions. Meanwhile, the fake event websites borrow the appearance of familiar brands. The criminals can also change their websites and event themes as older pages get discovered. Researchers also discovered that the fraudulent registration pages could automatically display content in a visitor's language. That allowed the attackers to adapt the same phishing campaign for people in different regions without creating entirely new websites. Push Security identified two phishing kits used to create the fake event pages. The researchers call them ZoomMock and MSDRoot. They found evidence suggesting the same operators were responsible for both kits, although the connection was not conclusively established.

Researchers also found no evidence linking the developers of Kali365 and VoidProxy. Instead, they believe the attackers behind the event campaign are customers of both phishing services. The result is an attack that can appear credible at several points. A shortened link may use a recognized service. A security challenge can look legitimate. Even the Microsoft authentication page can be genuine. For employees who regularly attend virtual meetings or participate in industry webinars, that familiarity could make the scam harder to recognize.

In response to our request for comment, a Microsoft spokesperson said, "We take reports of malicious online activity seriously and continuously work to help protect our customers from evolving threats. Microsoft Defender includes detections to block the threats identified in the report."

We also reached out to Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX for comment but did not receive responses before our deadline.

How to protect yourself from fake AI event phishing scams

A few careful habits can significantly reduce your chances of falling for these attacks. Here's how to protect yourself.

1) Verify event invitations before registering

If you receive an unexpected invitation from OpenAI, SpaceX or another technology company, take a moment to check whether the event actually exists. Open a new browser tab and visit the organization's official website yourself. Look for the event through its verified channels. If necessary, contact the organizer using information obtained independently of the invitation. Be especially careful when an unfamiliar event requests your corporate account credentials.

2) Be skeptical of free AI subscriptions and exclusive rewards

An invitation promising premium AI access may sound appealing, especially when the offer appears to come from a respected technology company. However, the promise of something valuable can encourage people to act before checking the details. If registration requires you to sign in with a work account to receive a reward, verify the offer independently before proceeding.

3) Never enter a Microsoft device code you didn't request

This is one of the most important lessons from the campaign. If a website asks you to copy a device authentication code and enter it on a Microsoft page, consider whether you initiated a legitimate device sign-in. If you were simply registering for a webinar, that unexpected device code request should raise concerns. Even a legitimate Microsoft authentication webpage can become part of a phishing attack when criminals trick you into approving their request. Pay attention to any Microsoft sign-in prompt asking you to approve access. Even if the website address is legitimate, you could be authorizing a session started by a criminal.

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4) Check where you're signing in

Before entering account credentials, examine the website address and consider how you arrived there. A page displaying familiar branding may still belong to a criminal. Shortened links can also conceal the final destination. Whenever possible, open Microsoft or Google directly through a trusted bookmark or the official website. Remember that a padlock icon and HTTPS connection do not guarantee that a website is trustworthy.

5) Keep strong account security enabled

Continue using multifactor authentication, even though some phishing attacks can defeat certain forms of it. For stronger protection, consider phishing-resistant authentication, such as FIDO2 security keys or supported passkeys. These methods can help prevent attackers from stealing credentials through fraudulent login websites. While these methods offer stronger protection against phishing, they cannot guarantee protection if an attacker obtains a valid authenticated session through another method. However, no single security measure stops every possible attack. Organizations should also consider additional controls to protect authenticated sessions and reduce the risk of stolen tokens being reused. Microsoft recommends restricting device code authentication wherever it isn't necessary. IT administrators can apply those restrictions through Microsoft Entra Conditional Access policies after reviewing legitimate business needs.

6) Use security software with phishing protection

Strong antivirus software and browser protections can help identify suspicious links and dangerous websites before you interact with them. Look for protection that helps detect phishing pages and malicious downloads. Keep your browser and security tools updated so they can benefit from the latest available protections. However, remember that attackers frequently create new websites to evade detection. Security software can reduce your exposure, but it cannot guarantee that every fraudulent invitation will be blocked. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com

What to do if you already clicked a fake AI event invitation

If you've already clicked on a suspicious event invitation, don't panic. What you do next depends on how far you got in the sign-in process. Here are the steps to take to protect your accounts.

Close the suspicious page. If you clicked the invitation but did not enter account details or approve a sign-in, close the website. Report the invitation through your organization's security reporting process.
Contact your IT or security team immediately. If you entered your work credentials or approved a Microsoft device code, let your company's security team know right away.
Explain exactly what happened. Tell your security team whether you entered a device code, submitted your password or completed a Google sign-in. These details can help them identify the attack.
Secure your accounts. Your IT team may need to reset your password, revoke active sessions and authentication tokens, and investigate suspicious access to connected applications.
Don't assume changing your password fixes everything. Attackers may already have a valid authentication token or session cookie. Even after sessions are revoked, some access tokens may remain valid until they expire.

The sooner you report suspicious activity, the better the chances of stopping unauthorized access before more damage occurs.

Kurt's key takeaways

Criminals know people are eager to keep up with AI, and they're using that interest to make their scams more convincing. An invitation offering free ChatGPT Pro or access to an exclusive event sounds pretty tempting. But what really concerns me is that you can land on Microsoft's actual sign-in page and still give a hacker access to your account. Think about that. Even checking the website address may not be enough to protect you. So before you sign up for that next AI event, take a minute to make sure it's legitimate. I'd rather miss out on a free offer than hand a criminal access to my work account.

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Dana White confused after UFC reporter's long-winded question: 'What the f— did you just ask me?'

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:40:43 -0500

UFC 334 was a massive event that saw Ciryl Gane survive Josh Hokit, Kayla Harrison defeating the legendary Amanda Nunes and Stephen Thompson ending his career on the highest of notes.

It appeared UFC president Dana White was left more flabbergasted by a long-winded question he received in the post-fight press conference than he did by anything he saw in the cage at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.

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The reporter prefaced his question about White "cooking up" MSG cards and it was a long journey to get White to respond to what he was actually asking – about whether White thinks about the battles he had to go through to get to this point in UFC.

"What the f--- did you just ask me?" White responded in apparent shock. "What did you just ask me? ‘You think about the battles throughout the time like times like today? Do you think about the war?’ Are you saying all the hard work and you know all the battles?"

The reporter asked whether he thinks about it at all or just when he asks him.

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"Just when you ask me," White retorted.

White had a smile on his face the entire time and the exchange was less than contentious.

But the UFC executive had plenty to smile about.

Gane and Hokit went through a five-round war, which ended with Gane winning via unanimous decision to retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Harrison defended the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship when she got Nunes to tap out.

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Thompson, known as "Wonderboy" nailed Charles Radtke with a spinning-wheel kick in the third round during their preliminary bout. The TKO put an end on his career and was considered the "Performance of the Night."

Lions star’s knee buckles celebrating sack of Patriots’ Drake Maye as both injured on same play

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:24:35 -0500

The first quarter of the NFL game in Munich's Allianz Arena has been an injury disaster.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson injured his right knee and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye suffered an ankle injury. Both are out of the game, although only the Patriots have made that status official for Maye.

The Lions officially have kept Hutchinson's status as questionable to return even though he has not returned to the game.

Both were apparently injured on the same play when Hutchinson sacked Maye.

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Maye left the field, limping slowly back to the Patriots' locker room, and is questionable to return. He was replaced in the lineup by Tommy DeVito. The Patriots officially ruled Maye out of the game in the second quarter.

Hutchinson injured himself in the most unorthodox and unfortunate manner after his sack of Maye – during his sack celebration.

The former Michgan standout sacked Maye on a key third down passing situation. He arose and immediately separated to celebrate.

That celebration involved Hutchinson leaping into the air with his clenched right fist raised in celebration.

And when Hutchinson hit the ground, his right knee buckled and the Lions defensive end crumpled to the field at Allianz Arena.

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Hutchinson grabbed his right knee as he lay on the field in obvious pain.

He was eventually taken into the Lions' medical tent and then walked into the team's locker room.

The Lions said Hutchinson is questionable to return to the game.

Hutchinson has five sacks this season. He missed all but five games in 2024 when he suffered a broken tibia and fibula on his left leg.

Golf influencer Claire Hogle from the bunker, Caroline Wozniacki's ladies night & McConaughey-Manning beat LSU

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:02:17 -0500

A few years ago, headlines like "Claire Hogle Could Be The Next Paige Spiranac" were being written about the now 27-year-old golf influencer. It turns out Paige Spiranac is the next Paige Spiranac. She's still dominating the golf influencer game.

But that headline and those like it were an acknowledgment of the type of golf content the former Cal State San Marcos golfer brought to the table. More than four years after giving the golf influencer world a jolt, Claire is still at it.

She still calls herself a "huge golf gal" and she's still following the playbook written by the top golf influencer on the planet. This bunker never stood a chance.

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This is my kind of golf. It's not about where the ball ends up, it's about the journey. Some journeys involve swinging your way out of the sand and turning it into content.

It's working for Claire. She shows up, she puts in the work, and she's earned the respect of her fellow influencers. That includes the very top.

Paige had this to say about her work from the bunker, "The most beautiful golf fairy!"

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Matthew McConaughey and Arch Manning were too much for LSU

I had the multiview going for most of the day yesterday, but I was multitasking for much of it. Yesterday was a big day in the Joseph household. It was the day every year I get to drag out all of my wife's Christmas decorations.

Thankfully, we're extending this madness into another weekend because she decided we needed new trees. So while most of the decorations are up, not the outdoor ones quite yet, we still have the joy of putting up two trees to look forward to.

Anyway, I did see Matthew McConaughey and Arch Manning lead Texas to victory in Death Valley and hand Lane Kiffin and company loss number four, which isn't going to cut it in the SEC.

I caught some of Michigan getting steamrolled by No. 16 Oregon, which you really hate to see. I mean, couldn’t both teams lose? And, of course, I saw Penn State put another one in the win column with a 42-14 thrashing of Minnesota.

There were a few other games that I caught parts of, but the day was dominated by the operation "get out my wife's Christmas decorations." That leads me to ask my annual question, do you decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving?

Mustard on Christmas tree cakes

Have you seen people putting mustard on Christmas tree cakes?

It's happening. It sounds awful, but I have yet to see a video of someone saying it's as gross as it sounds. I think I'm going to have to let this trend get me.

I'm going to move mustard on Christmas tree cakes to the top of my odd food combinations list. Assuming the trend hasn’t taken off here, and I'm able to find the snack cakes, I'll give this a try and report back.

I don't know who would try this in the first place to see if it was good, but here we are. There's a chance it's an attempt to move product. I'll at least be able to answer whether it tastes good or not.

If you've tried it, let me know what you think.

Much needed content

- Chris B from Johnson City writes:

Hey SeanJo,

It’s been a while and I wanted to send some content, even though you’ve been quite giddy after Ohio State’s recent, unfortunate losses.

I live outside Johnson City proper where there are two schools in the county outside of the city schools. The high schools are Daniel Boone and David Crockett. The annual rivalry game is called the Musket Bowl. People from outside this region find that funny, but I tell you that because Bigfoot is also popular in this region. I’ll admit to watching a Bigfoot documentary or two when bored in the winter. This fall the YouTube algorithm finally put it together and recommended that I watch a documentary about the time Daniel Boone killed a Bigfoot that was attacking his son. I watched the short video and thought you might like this topic. I have taken my family camping from Mt. Mitchell and Mt. Pisgah to Cosby and Townsend and haven’t seen or heard anything besides deer, bears and coyotes. I have gotten some cool shirts and socks involving Sasquatch, though.

I also wanted to include some meat. I’m one of the "sickos" who grill all year. This is a sampling of the fall activities. I did some New York strips in cast iron with compound butter that the wife loved. I did some festive BBQ meatballs with flags that my son 3D printed. And finally, made some chicken wings under the lights (since the time change) that my daughter crushed. (Bold, Buffalo and Fajita)

SeanJo

Thanks for reaching out, for sending your meat, and for the documentary suggestion. If it's Bigfoot, I almost have to check it out.

I won't hold being an Ohio State fan against you. I'm not that kind of a guy. I will dance on their grave when they lose though.

Smoker content

SeanJo

Bill, you have a way with meat. Thanks for sending this my way and this goes for all those who fire up the grill all year long, keep the meat coming.

A photo from the fast casual Latin American restaurant

- Gen X Warren M writes:

Hey SeanJoe,

Hope you all had a lot of fun at Disney a couple of weeks ago! We haven’t been in almost 12 years, despite being Floridians, and that’s what we do, vacation in other parts of Florida.

Anyway, no grilling, we had a plane crash two weeks ago followed by over a foot of rain! Our roads are still under water.

Sharing my lunch from the same Latin American restaurant I’ve been going to for years.

SeanJo

As always, thanks for reaching out. We did enjoy our trip. The little one will ride anything he's big enough for and he had a great time.

Maybe I shouldn’t have asked for Bigfoot emails

I wrote about a Bigfoot sighting in New Jersey last week and opened up the inbox for thoughts and stories. I may have bitten off more than I can chew. (You can read about the sighting here).

I received a bunch of emails, both thoughts about this sighting and Bigfoot stories, that I'm now going to have sift through.

Here are a few about the New Jersey couple's encounter. More to come on others who have their own Bigfoot stories.

- Doug writes of the "Alleged Big Foot Sighting":

Could have been someone pulling a prank on any random unsuspecting motorist!

- Bob writes:

People hallucinate all the time….how come none of these Bigfoot characters never get hit by a car? Other animals do…

Bear, deer, possums, raccoons, wolves, foxes, rabbits, turkeys, etc. With all the automobiles that have been driving on rural roads for the past 100 years, how come no Bigfoots ever got hit? (Because they don’t exist!)

- Kevin writes:

Was that before or after the weed dispensary ?

- Walter writes:

I think to many people are smoking weed, it’s total bullshit. I was a state ranger patrolling penn state forest and bass river state forest (state park police) for many years and not once did I see big foot. Bears yes.

- David writes:

People say they see it but never have a picture or a video so who knows

- Paul writes:

What animal that is found where this incident occurred walks like a human? A gorilla? None in NJ. Some kind of monkey ? None in NJ? These people should volunteer to take a polygraph test.

- Sankarshan writes:

Sean, according to the authoritative ancient Vedic wisdom, which has been cherished in India for thousanes of years. there are 400,000 types humans. This 400,000 includes planet earth and other planets as well. This bigfoot could be another of 400,000 types of humans that are existing in the universe right. For more information write me.

- Bill writes:

there are many, many big foot sightings. Sasquatch is real. He and his mate are very real. Who’s to say they don’t exist? G-D hasn’t been sighted recently yet (Yetti?) billions of people believe G-D exists, and thus, by mortal intelligence why can’t Big Foot also exist. Santa Claus? Not so much, although Arnold Schwartz does a great job portraying Santa. Everyone has to believe in something, and I believe I will have another ice cold Coca Cola. (Did Warren Buffett ask me to make this comment? You be the judge.

- Erica writes:

Dear Sean; I think so. I honestly believe there are things out there that we simply don’t know about or can explain. We as humans want to rationalize and come up with an explanation, but in this case; I believe this couple saw something that we all know as Bigfoot or all the other names of this cryptid. I personally have never seen one nor do I ever want to, but I have seen things I simply cannot explain.

- Mike writes:

Doesn’t exist ; myself and past generations of hunters in my family/ friends/ loggers have been all over the deep Pacific Northwest forests and have seen Nothing …

IF the creature(s) existed it would have been found by now - guaranteed

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- Arturo writes:

No pictures, no proof!

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That's it for this week. There are plenty of Bigfoot emails for me to go through. Have a great Sunday. My Panthers have a huge divisional game today.

There's a lot of football today with another international game and a bonus college football game thanks to the FFA ground stop on Friday.

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Congress' incoming wealthiest member vows to crack down on politicians getting rich in office

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:00:17 -0500

EXCLUSIVE: Rep.-elect Joe Strada, R-Fla., poised to become the wealthiest member of Congress, told Fox News Digital that he plans to crack down on politicians who enrich themselves while serving in public office when he takes office in January.

Strada, who went from working as a bowling alley mechanic to owning a nationwide HVAC company, is expected to become Congress' richest member, according to Forbes. The incoming Republican argued that public office should be about serving Americans rather than accumulating personal wealth.

"We need to make sure that we hold politicians accountable," Strada told Fox News Digital. "Nobody, and I mean nobody, should get rich in public office. We're there to serve the American people."

"If you want to get rich, stay in the private sector. I went into business to get rich, not Washington, D.C. I'm going to Washington, D.C., to serve the American people," he continued.

The congressman-elect said combating congressional insider trading and political profiteering would be among his priorities as he prepares to leave the private sector for Capitol Hill.

Strada pointed to his own rise from a blue-collar worker to a successful businessman as proof that the American Dream remains achievable, arguing that excessive government intervention has made it harder for others to follow a similar path.

"I started with nothing. I was a handyman at a bowling alley. If I can do it, other everyday Americans can. Government needs to get out of their way and help them succeed," Strada said. "It's so important to give people opportunity to succeed and achieve their version of the American dream, and now it's time to open that up."

"That's what I plan to do in Washington, D.C., give every American the opportunity they need to succeed, prosper, open a small business and start a career," he added.

"I'm living proof of it," Strada said, referring to his own success.

The incoming Republican also warned that the growing popularity of democratic socialism and proposals for expanding government programs could undermine American entrepreneurship, innovation and small-business growth.

"I think it's important to show people the opportunity. The talking points of ‘free this, free that’ sounds great, but we do not want to suppress the American people. We instead want to show them that their goals and ambitions are achievable," Strada said.

"It was achievable for me. I never went to college, the thought of college was not even in conversation with my parents. Going to college for me was unachievable," he added.

Strada said his early work experience taught him the importance of discipline and perseverance, values he believes should be emphasized to younger generations.

"I knew I had to work, and I worked hard," Strada said, adding that young Americans could benefit from a greater emphasis on work ethic. "I think if we can instill that in young people today, they'd be better off."

The congressman-elect also identified housing affordability as a major obstacle preventing Americans from achieving financial independence, pledging to pursue federal deregulation, lower construction material costs and workforce development initiatives to make homeownership more accessible.

"Housing cost is ridiculous. I have so many examples of ways we can still build a high-quality home for substantially less money, and more Americans could live out their dream of owning a home," Strada said.

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As he prepares to take office in January, Strada said he hopes to secure a seat on the House Appropriations Committee, where he believes his business experience would allow him to "best serve the American people."

Loch Ness Monster sightings jump in 2026 as scientist drills into legendary mystery

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500

The Loch Ness Monster is making waves again amid an uptick in reported sightings — but one researcher told Fox News Digital he still isn't convinced the legendary Scottish creature is real.

Reported sightings of Nessie, as the creature is popularly known, have more than doubled in 2026, climbing to 15 from six in 2025, according to the Official Loch Ness Monster Sightings Register.

The register contains eyewitness accounts from visitors and locals around Loch Ness, a freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, roughly 20 miles southwest of Inverness.

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In March, an American man said he saw "the dark-greenish gray body of what appeared to be Nessie emerge from the water."

The man wrote, according to the register, "Nessie hovered for about 5 seconds, then dipped back into the water. Her body emerged against the chop of the surf, but appeared clearly defined against the waves, leading me to believe it wasn't just the current."

In July, a local sailor said he saw a "large oversized crocodile head above the water" while he was out on his yacht.

"The head quickly disappeared before I could get a photo," the man said. "It took me a few minutes to process what I was seeing. We made it into Fort Augustus safely with no further sightings."

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One visitor from Malta said he saw a creature in August that looked like a "very large eel" moving against the current.

"He estimated that the size was at least 7 meters [about 23 feet] in length," the register stated.

Though the increase in sightings may seem significant, one expert disagrees.

Charles Paxton, a research fellow in statistical ecology at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, told Fox News Digital there was "nothing special" about the jump in reported sightings from 2025 to 2026.

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"The numbers fluctuate a lot year on year," he said.

Paxton said the modern phenomenon of Loch Ness Monster sightings began in the 1930s, particularly between 1933 and 1934.

The reported sightings quickly became a major draw for tourists, bringing crowds to the area.

"In 1934, the local government slashed its tourist budget, because they felt it wasn't necessary to do any advertising for tourism whatsoever," he said. "And there were traffic jams around the loch."

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That surge of interest fell off over the years, but was revived again in the 1960s when the Loch Ness Investigation Bureau began collecting data on Nessie sightings.

"And then, since the '70s, numbers have generally sort of dwindled, but with fluctuations" from year to year, Paxton said.

Paxton also clarified that the database used to track modern sightings is not an official record, despite its name.

"In a real sense, there isn't an official database," he said.

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"There are people collecting reports of the Loch Ness Monster from a variety of sources," added Paxton. "But that website has become a central location for people to [share] their reports."

Paxton, who is currently researching how cultural influences may contribute to reported sightings, said statistics can help researchers better understand why people report unusual experiences.

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He and his colleagues have studied patterns in Loch Ness Monster sightings, "mainly for fun, I must admit," he said.

"And people have these exciting, strange experiences, and the question is, what caused them? And I think we can use statistics to kind of investigate patterns in what's going on."

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Though Paxton doesn't believe there is an unknown animal lurking in the loch, he said he doesn't think those who report seeing the monster are lying.

"I don't think that's the case at all," he said.

He cited several possible explanations, including "people seeing animals in the loch, people seeing boat wakes, people seeing wind waves, floating vegetation."

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Paxton added, "In my view, the Loch Ness Monster has lots of different sources."

DAVID MARCUS: What big tech’s weekend from hell means for the future of data centers

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:56:47 -0500

The last several days have not been good for big tech. On Thursday, Microsoft Outlook, which handles most of the business email in America, suddenly shut down. Then, on Friday, the FAA grounded every flight in the country, apparently because of technical upgrades that went wrong.

These fiber-optic faceplants happen to come at a moment when much of the country, mostly at the local level, is seeing fierce opposition to data centers, not only because of environmental concerns and energy prices but also because of real concerns that tech is becoming too big a part of our lives.

In Maryland, the story of Taylor Frazier-McCollum, a community activist who helped block a $5 billion data center project planned for the site of an abandoned mall, went viral, with the left praising the power and bravery of the individual and the right mocking her alternative idea for the site: a trampoline park.

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In fairness, this Maryland activist does not come across as particularly adroit or searing in her insights. On the other hand, like many Americans, she understands implicitly the advantages a trampoline park or a Topgolf location can bring to her community. The benefits of a data center seem murky by comparison.

This kind of attitude toward data centers has many very smart people pulling their hair out in frustration. For them, the economic and technological benefits, including beating China in the AI race, obviously far outweigh the concerns of nonexperts like Frazier-McCollum.

In fact, many proponents of data centers argue that China is funding propaganda to slow our growth in the sector, even as data centers start popping up all over China like umbrella salesmen in a Manhattan rainstorm.

This is true. China, the Eddie Haskell of the planet, is absolutely "giving us the business" by stoking anti-data center fervor. But it is important to remember that data centers aren’t controversial because of Chinese information operations; rather, Chinese information operations exist because data centers are controversial.

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Up until about six months ago, data centers were not a major national news story. In fact, the place one was most likely to hear about them was local talk radio in small towns across rural America, where many people care more about who the county commissioner is than who lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

The concerns you hear from callers on these shows sound downright mundane compared to the fervent calls from experts to win the new space race against China and unleash the power of AI. But for many who live there, water rights and easements mean more than geopolitical fisticuffs.

This is why, in a strange way, this week’s tech mishaps, which inconvenienced millions of Americans at work and at airports, present an opportunity for the tech industry to explain in more practical terms why we need so many data centers.

Implicit in the pro-data center argument has been the idea, often offered with a bit of disdain, that it is absurd to oppose data centers by posting about them on devices that cannot operate without data centers. And OK, point taken, but the snark doesn’t help.

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In fact, Democrats, one could say cynically, capitalized on the anger many Americans felt at being talked down to by the big tech set, using it to great electoral advantage, especially in traditionally right-leaning rural areas. But Democrats, no matter who leads them, cannot maintain their blanket disapproval of data centers for long, as this weekend showed.

It was safe enough to call for data center moratoriums in the races of 2026, but as they seek to govern, Democrats will need data centers. Let’s face it, nobody is going back to typewriters and fax machines, and nobody wants to sit in seat 24B for five hours on the tarmac at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

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At the local level, much of the data center fuss is already working itself out through the sausage-making of politics and the courts. Some communities, like the Amish, will eschew the infrastructure projects completely and lose out on the pot of gold. But most will find a happy compromise once enough concessions are pried from developers.

For now, proponents of data centers would be wise to point to events like the Outlook outage and the flight groundings, without sneering, as the very reason we need so many data centers to power the conveniences we have all grown accustomed to.

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With the midterms behind us and our tech infrastructure on thin ice, now is the time for the case to be made that, one way or another, our future lies in data centers.

LSU mascot Mike the Tiger goes after Texas player after Longhorns stun Tigers in Death Valley

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:38:49 -0500

LSU mascot Mike the Tiger had to be held back by his handlers to keep him from getting into a scrap with a Texas player after the Longhorns shocked the Tigers on Saturday night.

If that sentence isn't the perfect summation of SEC football just meaning more, I'm not sure what is.

The wild scene took place in the end zone in front of the LSU student section after several Texas players ran over to dance in front of students following the Horns' 22-21 win. While a few LSU and Texas players were seen jawing back and forth, it was the mascot who seemed the most ready to throw hands.

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In the mascot's defense, he was simply standing on the field near the end zone when Texas wide receiver Chris Stewart made his way over to taunt him. Stewart, a freshman who didn't catch a pass in the game, was seen jawing with the mascot, to which Mike reacted by going after him.

The funniest part of the clip, without question, is that Mike didn't have just one staff member looking after his well-being, but six poor souls responsible for keeping him out of trouble. To their credit, they did their job.

As for the contest between the Tigers and Longhorns, it undoubtedly lived up to the hype, but served as a season-ender for LSU as the loss handed the Tigers their fourth of the season, killing their dreams of sneaking into the College Football Playoff.

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The quarterback play between Texas' Arch Manning and LSU's Sam Leavitt was suboptimal on Saturday, with each signal caller throwing three interceptions, but Manning did just enough to get the job done with his game-winning touchdown pass coming with just two seconds left in regulation.

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Texas, which entered the week ranked No. 6 in the latest CFB Playoff rankings, will close out the regular season with matchups against Arkansas and Texas A&M. The Longhorns will be significant favorites in both games, and are suddenly staring at earning a potential first-round bye in the Playoff after dropping back-to-back games in October.

Richard Sterban of The Oak Ridge Boys dead at 83

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:26:44 -0500

Richard Sterban, whose unmistakable voice helped make The Oak Ridge Boys’ "Elvira" a country music classic, has died. He was 83.

The singer died Saturday, Nov. 14, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, from complications of bronchitis and pneumonia following a long battle with cancer, according to an announcement from his family and The Oak Ridge Boys.

"We appreciate all of your love, support, and prayers. Please continue to lift us up in this difficult time, we find comfort knowing that he is currently face to face with Jesus," his family said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.

Sterban publicly announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in September 2025, revealing that doctors had diagnosed him that March. Despite his health struggles, the country music veteran expressed hope that his faith and medical care would help him recover and return to performing.

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"With the help of the Good Lord above, I believe I will be able to get through this," he said at the time. He also thanked fans for their prayers and said he hoped to return to the road within several months.

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After stepping away from touring in May 2025, Sterban returned to the Grand Ole Opry on Jan. 30 and 31, 2026, joining his bandmates for performances of "Elvira" that brought audiences to their feet, according to the announcement.

"Having Richard on stage with us again was one of God’s greatest blessings," fellow Oak Ridge Boys singer Duane Allen said.

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Born April 24, 1943, in Camden, New Jersey, Sterban began singing in Sunday school at age 6. His voice transitioned from soprano to bass by eighth grade, setting him on a path that would eventually take him from gospel quartets to some of music’s biggest stages.

Before joining The Oak Ridge Boys, Sterban performed behind Elvis Presley as a member of J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet. He toured and recorded with Presley and appeared in the 1972 concert film, "Elvis on Tour."

Later that year, he left the job to become The Oak Ridge Boys’ bass singer.

"I wanted to be in the best vocal group in the world," Sterban said, according to the announcement.

Alongside lead singer Allen, baritone William Lee Golden and tenor Joe Bonsall, Sterban helped transform the Southern gospel quartet into a country and pop crossover act. Their hits included "Y’all Come Back Saloon," "Bobbie Sue," and "American Made."

But it was Sterban’s booming bass refrain on the group’s 1981 recording of "Elvira" that became his musical calling card. The song reached No. 1 on the country chart and No. 5 on the pop chart and earned a Grammy Award.

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"It’s the song everyone hopes to hear at our concerts," Sterban said on its 40th anniversary, according to the announcement.

The group became Grand Ole Opry members in 2011 and entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015.

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Their decades together also forged deep personal bonds.

In January 2021, Allen reflected on his relationship with Sterban, Golden and Bonsall.

"I think the four of us have grown closer than we’ve ever been in our whole career," Allen told Fox News Digital at the time.

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The Oak Ridge Boys also developed a lasting friendship with former President George H.W. Bush. At his request, they performed "Amazing Grace" at his funeral in Houston in December 2018, taking an overnight flight after a concert in Washington state to attend.

"There’s no way we wouldn’t do it," Sterban said, according to the announcement.

Away from the stage, Sterban was a devoted baseball fan and a part owner of the Nashville Sounds minor league team for 30 years. He continued recording late in life, contributing to several tracks on The Oak Ridge Boys’ October 2026 album, "Buried Treasures."

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Sterban is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters Lauren and Tori; sons Rich, Doug and Chris; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Ex-NFL star says he'd cut Giants' Jameis Winston for 'Who Let the Dogs Out' stunt vs Commanders

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:23:38 -0500

The NFL season is long and grueling. Adding a little fun on the field to the mix can bring some levity to just how intense the games are from week to week.

Don’t let Donte Whitner read that opening statement.

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The two-time Pro Bowl defensive back, who called it a career after the 2016 season, called on the New York Giants to cut quarterback Jameis Winston after the veteran channeled his inner Baha Men to try to get the Washington Commanders to jump offside during their game Thursday.

Winston got to the line of scrimmage and said, "Who let the dogs out? Who? Who? Who?" The moment went viral across social media and also left Amazon Prime broadcasters Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit baffled.

"I’d cut Jameis Winston this morning," Whitner said Friday on ESPN’s "Get Up," via the New York Post. "It was so unrealistic. You have 10 other guys out there and guys on defense that are busting their butt every week, and it’s very hard and difficult to win a game in the National Football League. So, when you get up there – first and foremost, whoever says hut 1, hut 2, hut 3? That’s 1950s football.

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"And then when you go into ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’? Are you serious? He’s clearly just trying to go viral on social media while they’re trying to win a football game. He’d get his pink slip this morning."

Giants coach John Harbaugh had no problem with the cadence even after the team squandered a lead late and lost the game 24-21. It’s why Whitner is talking about football on ESPN instead of being in an NFL front office.

Players and coaches have complained for years that the NFL really stands for the "No Fun League." But when fun actually happens on the field – it’s a problem.

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Winston is still on the Giants’ roster as of Sunday morning. It didn’t appear anyone took the criticism too seriously.

Virginia parents charged after house party draws hundreds of teens, fireworks and alleged underage drinking

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:01:57 -0500

A Virginia couple who say they wanted to give their 13-year-old sons a safe place to hang out with a handful of classmates ended up facing criminal charges after their backyard gathering exploded into a massive party with hundreds of teenagers, fireworks and police descending on their neighborhood.

Lisa Vaughan, 45, and Aubrey Vaughan, 55, were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and maintaining a common nuisance after Fairfax County police responded to their McLean home on Nov. 6. The couple maintains their innocence, with their attorney saying an invitation intended for just 10 to 20 classmates spread to older students.

"There will be no more," Aubrey Vaughan told FOX 5 DC, referring to the party for their sons. "We're done."

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Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 9:03 p.m. reporting an out-of-control party. Callers estimated between 100 and 300 people had gathered at the home, where responding officers encountered a large crowd and fireworks being discharged, according to police.

Aubrey Vaughan apologized to neighbors, saying he was "embarrassed" by how quickly the gathering spiraled out of control. He and his wife even had their 13-year-old sons go door-to-door to apologize after police dispersed the crowd, according to FOX 5.

The couple had planned a small eighth-grade gathering, but the invitation circulated on Snapchat and eventually reached students at a local high school, attracting uninvited teenagers, according to the family's attorney.

Aubrey Vaughan said he had "zero idea" high schoolers would show up and that he and his wife struggled to keep them out of their backyard and home.

Police described the gathering as an "underage drinking party," but Vaughan disputed suggestions that alcohol was permitted. He told FOX 5 that the invitation explicitly prohibited alcohol and bags, and that he and his wife were home supervising the entire time.

Aubrey Vaughan estimated the incident lasted about 45 minutes, saying he realized things were getting out of hand roughly 10 to 15 minutes before officers arrived.

"They wanted to maintain a safe place, free from alcohol, for kids to have a good time, but they had no control about all the kids that arrived and caused chaos in their neighborhood," the couple's attorney, Alaric Piette, told FOX 5.

Piette said the parents welcomed officers and offered to let them inspect the party area, but police declined. Both parents later turned themselves in and were released on $1,000 unsecured bonds each.

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Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis acknowledged the challenges parents face when deciding whether to host gatherings at home rather than let teenagers socialize elsewhere without supervision.

"I think it's universally a bad idea to host anything at a home," Davis said, warning that large gatherings involving alcohol, drugs or reckless behavior can quickly become dangerous.

The police chief emphasized that "parents have to be parents" and "adults have to be adults," warning that good intentions can have unintended consequences.

Aubrey Vaughan, meanwhile, said he was grateful police helped disperse the crowd and harbors no resentment toward the responding officers.

"The lesson is just make sure you're watching Snapchat," Aubrey Vaughan told FOX 5.

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Police have not announced charges against any teenagers who attended the gathering.

Putin's war machine tied to troubling recruitment of young women as new deals emerge

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:46 -0500

Two African governments have signed new agreements with a Russian industrial complex linked to the production of attack drones used against Ukraine, even as a Ukrainian investigation alleges Moscow is expanding a recruitment network that draws young African women into its military-industrial workforce.

The agreements, signed in late October by Ghana and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Russia's Alabuga Special Economic Zone, come months after Britain sanctioned individuals and entities associated with the Alabuga Start program over deceptive recruitment practices. The new partnerships raise questions about whether Russia's efforts to attract foreign workers could help sustain drone production as its war against Ukraine continues.

The Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre says it has obtained internal documents identifying approximately 50 African women employed at Alabuga, alongside 10 Russian recruiters and two African intermediaries allegedly involved in attracting foreign workers.

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"What we were able to do is basically to obtain internal documentation," Solomiya Khoma, the organization's head of international cooperation, told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview.

Khoma said the investigation went beyond previous reporting by attempting to establish how recruitment operates across borders, connecting Russian cultural organizations, local intermediaries and Alabuga's human resources department. "Our case is specifically related to African countries," she said.

According to the report, the alleged network operates on three levels: Russian cultural and educational organizations cultivating relationships with young people in Africa, local recruiters promoting opportunities abroad, and Alabuga personnel arranging employment and logistics.

The investigation identifies two women from Tunisia and Uganda as alleged recruitment coordinators and describes connections with Russian HR personnel and foreign employees. Their specific recruitment activities have not been independently verified by Fox News Digital.

Khoma said the findings relied partly on a confidential source who remains employed within the Alabuga industrial complex.

"This person is still continuing to work in the Alabuga economical zone and these factories," she said, explaining why the organization could not disclose the source's identity.

She said investigators obtained information about the workers and their identities, including internal employee passes.

The researchers also examined the involvement of Russian cultural organizations, including councils of Russian compatriots and the Russkiy Mir Foundation, in promoting educational and employment opportunities in African countries.

The report points to a September 2024 cooperation memorandum between the Russian compatriots' council in Tunisia and Alabuga, alongside Russian cultural activities in Uganda. However, the investigation does not establish that Russian diplomats or cultural organizations knowingly directed recruits into military drone production.

The findings build on an Associated Press investigation published in October 2024, which documented how African women recruited with promises of education and civilian employment were assigned to manufacture Iranian-designed attack drones. Some described long hours, lower-than-promised wages, surveillance and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Khoma described a recruitment process in which women arrive in Russia expecting to combine education with paid employment, only to fail entrance examinations or Russian-language requirements.

"These people are promised a dual education opportunity," she said.

After failing examinations, she alleged, workers may find themselves with limited options and unable to afford transportation home, leaving them performing factory work instead of pursuing their expected studies.

The recruitment program has also attracted international scrutiny. On May 5, 2026, the British government sanctioned seven individuals and entities associated with Alabuga Start recruitment, accusing the operation of using deceptive practices to obtain foreign labor for facilities producing military drones.

Yet cooperation with African governments appears to be continuing.

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Ghanaian broadcaster Citi News reported October 29 that Labor Minister Emmanuel Agyekum signed an agreement with Alabuga to facilitate industrial employment opportunities for Ghanaian citizens. The ministry said it would coordinate recruitment, verify job offers and provide pre-departure orientation.

Meanwhile, CongoRassure reported October 30 that the Democratic Republic of the Congo signed a five-year memorandum focused on vocational training and strengthening employment institutions.

Neither agreement, as publicly described, establishes that either government intended to supply workers for military production.

Khoma called for sanctions targeting the recruitment networks themselves, including intermediaries, financial channels and organizations facilitating foreign labor recruitment.

She argued that Russia's efforts to attract workers from abroad reflect growing labor shortages across its wartime economy and represent another potential point of international pressure.

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"Without this effort abroad, without this help abroad, it would be difficult for Russia to sustain a war longer," she said.

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Fox News Digital has reached out for comment to Alabuga, the Russian Foreign Ministry, and government representatives in Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Tunisia.

OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney moved to new prison, listed as minimum custody inmate: records

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:44 -0500

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The former OnlyFans model convicted of killing her boyfriend has been transferred to a different prison and is listed as a minimum-custody inmate, with a projected release date less than two years away.

Courtney Clenney, 30, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter with a deadly weapon in August as part of a plea deal that resulted in a six-year prison sentence. She was initially charged with second-degree murder in relation to the April 2022 death of 27-year-old Christian Obumseli, her boyfriend.

Florida prison records indicate Clenney was moved to the Gadsen Correctional Facility, where she's classified as a minimum-custody inmate. It's unclear when Clenney was moved to the new prison. She was previously housed at the Florida Women's Reception Center.

Records also indicate Clenney is set to be released from prison on July 20, 2028, which will be followed by five years of probation.

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While Clenney was sentenced in August, she was given credit for the nearly four years spent behind bars while her case worked through the court system.

She will be required to undergo mental health and substance abuse evaluations and treatment after being released.

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According to prosecutors, the plea deal includes a provision barring Clenney from profiting from the killing, and they said they would back any action taken by the Florida Attorney General's Office to enforce that restriction.

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"We do believe that nobody should benefit financially from murdering somebody," Assistant State Attorney Shawn Abuhoff said at the time of sentencing. "So we will provide any evidence that they request. We'll work hand in hand with the attorney general's office if they so seek to do some form or lien or some financial proceeding against Miss Clenney."

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At Clenney's sentencing, Obumseli's mother said her son remained in the destructive relationship with Clenney despite previous violence.

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"No sentence, no plea can bring back my son to me," she said.

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"Your actions have left the Obumseli family with a void that can never be filled," a family representative said. "A chair where a family gathers for holidays will always remain empty."

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Clenney's attorneys have claimed that Obumseli was abusive, arguing that Clenney was a battered partner. Obumseli's family denied those allegations and said he was a domestic violence victim.

Johnny Depp fled Hollywood spotlight for quiet Bahamas life where 'nobody’s pointing a camera at me'

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:00:32 -0500

Johnny Depp turns to the Bahamas to experience a private life.

During an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Depp opened up about craving privacy and not being able to have it in the United States.

"Today, I live most of the time in the Bahamas. It’s where I’ve found total peace and quiet. Nobody’s pointing a camera at me or staring. I bought my 1940s wood house in 2004 and added a yurt and a painting studio. Art continues to be a sanctuary that lets me process the world around me," Depp told the outlet.

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Depp famously purchased his own island in the Bahamas in 2004. In 2009, he told Vanity Fair that "escapism is survival to me," and that, after playing a difficult role, "my head was done in. I needed to escape. So being able to get on the boat and move allowed my head freedom again."

He continued, "Somehow, the mathematics led me here to my island. I don’t think I’d ever seen any place so pure and beautiful. You can feel your pulse rate drop about 20 beats. It’s instant freedom. And that rare beast—simplicity—can be had. And a little morsel of anonymity."

The actor added, "Whenever I was getting frustrated about being ‘novelty boy’ and making movies, I told myself, Calm down. I can come down here and disappear."

Depp told SCMP Style in 2023, "Where I feel the most myself in this world, and where I go to feel absolutely normal, I suppose, is my place in the Bahamas, because it’s an island and nobody’s looking at me. You’ve got to have some sanctuary, a safe place where you can escape the scrutiny and the interest of others, a place where you can just sit on a beach, read, paint, meditate or whatever, that’s freedom to me. That’s the only real freedom."

Making music is also something Depp likes to do on his island. Telling WSJ about how he passes his time there, he said, "I like to grab about four or five books and flop on the couch and read. Or I play guitar in my music studio."

In the 80s, Depp was in a band – music was what originally brought him to Los Angeles in 1983, not acting.

"Soon after, I met actor Nicolas Cage at a friend’s house. Nic came to see my band several times, and we became friends," Depp said. "Six months later, he suggested I try acting. I was up for anything that would help pay the bills."

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Depp went on to become a household name thanks to movies like "Edward Scissorhands" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape."

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He is now starring in his first major Hollywood film in eight years. Depp stars as the title role in "Ebenezer," which debuted on Friday.

Speaking to "CBS Mornings," Depp discussed the movie and the impact his children have had on his career.

"There was a great veil lifted when my first child was born. And suddenly, I understood exactly what everything had been for," Depp said. "There were years of that, that I thought, ‘What am I doing? Why am I doing these movies?’ This is what it's all about."

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When asked if he's "held onto that purpose" as his children have gotten older, he answered, "For sure. You don't want to let down your kids."

Depp shares two adult children with his former longtime partner, French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis: Lily-Rose Depp, 27, and Jack Depp, 24.

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Best Sportsbook Promos and Welcome Offers 2026

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:42:34 -0400

Whether you are new to sports betting or a seasoned veteran, you should always be on the lookout for promos and offers from your favorite sportsbooks. Some sportsbook promos will be offered daily, weekly, or for an entire month. Sportsbook welcome offers are a bit different, as you really only have access to them once. We will take a look and see what sportsbooks are currently offering for promotions, and how they stack up against each other in terms of value, conditions, and ease of claiming. These offers are for the month of November and will be updated regularly.

Grab some coffee, order some food and plop yourself on the couch. We have a long Sunday to take in. NFL Week 10 will start in Munich with the Detroit Lions taking on the New England Patriots. Later tonight, we’ll take in the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. But there are plenty of games in between, which will have direct impacts on the playoff picture.

This Week's Best Sportsbook Promos for November 2026

Last updated: Nov. 15, 2026

Welcome offers are the most common sportsbook promotion, and for good reason. Every book is competing to become your go-to betting app, and a strong sign-up bonus is the fastest way to win you over. The table below compares the welcome offers from the major sportsbooks so you can see how they stack up. Looking for the best overall sports betting app? Check out our full rankings here.

Best Sportsbook Promo for Every Type of Bettor

With all of these different offers, it may be hard to figure out which is the best for you. Don’t worry, we’ve taken care of that for you as well. Check out which might suit you best as you start sports betting and take advantage of the welcome offers.

Best for a Big First Bet: BetMGM

Have you ever felt really confident in something and wanted to put a big bet on it? BetMGM would be the best for you as it gives you back up to $1,500on a lost bet. That’s the largest return offered on any of these books.

Best for Newcomers and Small Stakes: FanDuel

If you’re willing to try out a fairly small investment, $5, and will consistently bet each day for four days, FanDuel is your spot. This gets you back $250 in Bonus Bets, a 10x return.

Best Second-Chance Offer: theScore Bet

A lot of sites have "risk-free" bets, and theScore Bet is currently offering the best welcome offer of up to $1,000. A nice safety net if you happen to lose the bet, getting back the full amount in five equal bonus bets. Note: this is available in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, NC, OH, TN, and VA.

Best Rewards Value: Fanatics

While almost all of these companies offer points and bonus values, Fanatics provides FanCash and betting options. This is a bit subjective — if you’re not interested in Fanatics clothes, memorabilia, etc., you might not like the rewards. However, the FanCash can be used for more bets, which is nice.

Best in Florida: Hard Rock Bet

Sometimes all you need is to be the only game in town. Hard Rock Bet is the only online sportsbook in Florida, but they still offer a nice welcome bonus of $500 in Bonus Bets when placing a $5 bet.

Types of Sportsbook Promos Explained

In our table, we listed a few types of sportsbook promos and offer types. If you’re new to sports betting, you might not be familiar with what they mean, so let’s take a second to explain what the different offer types are.

Bet-and-Get (Bonus Bets)

This is somewhat self-explanatory. You bet a set amount of money (often as low as $5), and you get bonus bets paid out in one day or over multiple days.

First-Bet Safety Net (First-Bet Insurance)

If your bet loses, you receive bonus bets in the same value. Sometimes they will be issued as one bet, but in the case of theScore Bet, you receive five equal bets over five days. For example, if you lose a $1,000 bet, you’ll get five $200 bonus bets, one each day.

Reward Bonus

A reward bonus is typically given on top of other promotions. So it may be as simple as depositing $100 and receiving an additional $20 bonus.

Deposit Match

The book matches a percentage of your deposit in bonus funds, often tied to a playthrough requirement.

Bet Reset

A second-chance credit if your qualifying bet loses. This is different from a welcome offer, because this can be provided by the sportsbook at any time. As long as your bet qualifies and loses, you’ll be given tokens or bonus bets. Keep in mind, those tokens or bonus bets tend to have expiration dates on them.

Odds Boosts and Profit Boosts

Increase the payout on a selected bet or market. Common in ongoing promos rather than welcome offers.

How Bonus Bets Pay Out (Bonus Bets vs Cash)

Bonus bets return winnings only, not the stake. For example, if you have a $100 bonus bet and it hits a +100 bet. You’re only collecting $100 total. If you bet that same bet in cash, you’d collect $200.

No-Deposit Sportsbook Bonuses

No-deposit sportsbook bonuses sound appealing because they give new users a promotional credit before they deposit or place a bet with their own money. The catch is that these offers are rare at regulated U.S. sportsbooks, which typically require a qualifying deposit and wager.

When no-deposit offers do appear, they are often tied to a new state launch or a limited sign-up promotion. The bonus is usually small and may come with minimum odds, playthrough and withdrawal requirements, so read the fine print before claiming it. For most bettors, a low-risk bet-and-get offer will provide more practical value.

Best Welcome Promos by Sportsbook

BetMGM

BetMGM runs one of the most protective welcome offers for bettors who want to start bigger: Up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if the first bet loses. This gives you a chance to make a big splash immediately. If you win, you don’t need the bonus bets. If you lose, you’re still getting a chance to make money back.

Offer: Get up to $1,500 paid back in bonus bets if you don’t win
Offer type: First-bet safety net
Key terms: Players receive a First Bet Offer Token to use on any bet within the first seven days of opening an account. Losing wagers will receive bonus bets that expire within seven days.
Best for: bettors placing a larger first wager who want a cushion if it loses

How it compares: The $1,500 cap is among the largest safety nets available. Remember the refund is bonus bets, not cash, so real value depends on converting those tokens into wins.

How to Claim the BetMGM Bonus:

Tap the offer link to open BetMGM sign-up.
Create your account, enter the promo code, and complete identity verification.
Deposit the minimum and place your first bet.
If your first bet loses, receive up to $1,500 back in bonus bets (keep in mind if you only bet $100, you’re only getting $100 back in bonus bets)

Our Verdict: If you feel very confident in something, and it is your first time betting, this is the spot for you as it provides a bit of a safety net.

Fanatics

One of the nice things about Fanatics is that they offer a few different options to new users. This helps to cater to the wide variety of people interested in picking up sports betting.

Offer: Use promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn up to $1,000 in FanCash through the 10 days of $100 Bet Match promotion, or bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash, paid as seven daily $50 FanCash credits. Bet $1 and get $50 FanCash, while new users in eligible states can also receive 10 instant 100% Profit Boost Tokens with no deposit or bet required.
Offer type: Bet-and-get
Key terms: FanCash, in some cases, expires after 24 hours.
Best for: those looking for daily sports betting.

How it compares: Instead of just one offer, Fanatics provides a wide variety of offers. You can bet anywhere from $1 to $100 and receive bonuses.

How to Claim the Fanatics Bonus:

Tap the offer link to open Fanatics sign-up.
Create your account, enter the promo code, and complete identity verification.
Deposit the minimum and place your first bet.
With these three options, you can bet $100 each day for 10 days using promo code FOXNEWS350 to receive up to $1,000 in FanCash. For the $350 offer, no promo code is needed; you just need to have a bet of $20 or more within your first seven days. The $1 bet for $50 in FanCash allows you to opt in via your bet slip.

Our Verdict: Fanatics are playing for all bettors, not just the big bettors. There is something for everyone here.

theScore Bet

theScore Bet provides a safety-net-style welcome bonus similar to BetMGM, designed for bettors who want protection on a larger opening wager.

Offer: First Bet Reset up to $1,000 in bonus bets if your first bet loses; you do need to claim this before you place your bet.
Offer type: Bet reset
Key terms: Minimum $10 deposit and $10 qualifying first bet required; if your initial wager loses, the refund is split into five equal bonus bet tokens (each worth 20% of the losing stake, up to $200 per token); bonus bets expire 7 days after receipt and pay out winnings only (stake not returned)
Best for: Bettors who want to place a higher-stakes initial wager with built-in protection and prefer having their bonus returned in multiple smaller tokens rather than one lump sum

How it compares: theScore Bet directly competes with BetMGM's safety-net tier. It caps out slightly lower ($1,000 vs. BetMGM’s $1,500), but splitting the refund into five equal 20% tokens gives you much more flexibility to spread out secondary wagers across different events. Just make sure you use them before they expire.

How to Claim the theScore Bet Bonus:

Tap the offer link to download the app and open theScore Bet sign-up page.
Create your account, complete identity verification, and manually enter the promo code when prompted.
Deposit at least $10 and place your first real-money wager.
If your wager wins, keep your cash payout; if it loses, receive 100% of your stake back as five bonus bet tokens totaling up to $1,000.

Our Verdict: The 5-token split makes recovering secondary value noticeably easier than platforms that issue a single massive bonus credit because you don’t need to take a big risk immediately again.

FanDuel

FanDuel is a top-tier option for small-stakes bettors, focusing on high engagement and high-frequency value over single high-risk wagers. Rather than issuing its welcome reward in a single lump sum, FanDuel utilizes a multi-day incentive format that rewards regular participation during your first week on the platform.

Offer: Get $200 in Bonus Bets when you wager $5 for 4 days ($50 Bonus Bets per day)
Offer type: Multi-day "Bet & Get" welcome bonus
Key terms: Minimum $5 initial deposit; must place a qualifying real-money wager of $5 or more each day for 5 consecutive days starting from your first qualifying bet; each qualifying daily wager unlocks $50 in bonus bets (up to $250 total); bonus bets expire 7 days after issuance and are non-withdrawable
Best for: Active bettors who plan to place daily wagers during their first week, but not necessarily large amounts.

How it compares: FanDuel is essentially trying to establish a habit. They get you using the app and making bets four days in a row. Compared to some other sportsbook's guaranteed upfront drop, FanDuel offers a significantly higher potential bonus cap ($250 vs. $200), though it requires consistent daily $5 activity over four days to unlock the maximum reward.

How to Claim the FanDuel Bonus:

Tap the offer link to open the FanDuel Sportsbook sign-up page.
Create your account and complete identity verification (no promo code needed).
Deposit at least $5 into your new sportsbook account (though, you’ll need $35 minimum if you bet $5 per day for four days).
Place a $5+ real-money bet each day for 4 consecutive days to receive a $50 bonus bet batch every single day.

Our Verdict: If you’re going to bet on something every day anyway, but don’t want to bet a lot, this is ideal because you get $200 back.

bet365

bet365 frequently changes its welcome offers, and several promotions may appear online at any given time. At the time of review, however, the sportsbook’s website featured one primary offer: Bet $10, Get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose. It is not the biggest promotion in this guide, but the low qualifying wager and guaranteed bonus still make it a worthwhile option for new bettors.

Offer: Bet $10, Get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose
Offer type: Bet-and-Get
Key terms: Minimum $10 deposit required; "Bet & Get" requires a $10 first wager on odds of -500 or longer to unlock $200 in bonus credits upon settlement
Best for: Anyone looking for bonus bets issued out all at once instead of over time.

How it compares: bet365 gives you $200 regardless of the outcome of your wager, and they give you those bonus bets immediately, not over time. If you want to bet small ($10) on your first bet, you can bet a bit bigger the next time with the $200 bonus bet.

How to Claim the bet365 Bonus:

Tap the offer link to open the bet365 sign-up page or download the app.
Create your account, complete identity verification, and enter the promo code.
Deposit at least $10 and place your wager.
Place your qualifying wager of $10 or more. Receive $200 in bonus bets once it settles (win or lose).

Our Verdict: This is a nice option for anyone who wants to get started, but give yourself options for a larger wager after the initial bet.

Best Ongoing Promos and Boosts (Beyond the Welcome Offer)

While the welcome offer is a one-time incentive, there are monthly, weekly, and even daily offers from sportsbooks to keep you playing. Profit boosts, same-game parlay insurance, and no-sweat bets are common offers from sportsbooks.

Best Sportsbook Promos by Sport

You’re not going to find an NBA promo in August, just as you won’t find an NFL promotion until the season starts. Maybe there will be a promotion you can use in the future or on a future bet, but each book will update options daily for sport-specific promos.

NFL and College Football Promos

Expect same-game-parlay boosts, touchdown-scorer specials, and Sunday and game-day profit boosts during the season. A lot of the promos from these focus on player props.

NBA and College Basketball Promos

There are typically moneyline and spread parlays offered to give you odds boosts on games.

MLB Promos

Home-run and player-prop promos and weekly boost days during the season.

Soccer and Other Sports

bet365 in particular runs strong soccer boosts and early-payout offers. Many sites will offer odds boost for "Make the Cut" parlays in golf. In tennis, you can usually find good odds boosts or parlay options for big tournaments.

How to Claim a Sportsbook Promo

Claiming a sportsbook promo is very easy. It is pretty straightforward and similar at almost every sportsbook app.

Confirm the sportsbook is legal and live in your state.
Tap the offer link or widget to open sign-up.
Create an account and complete identity verification.
Enter the promo code if one is required (see the offer table).
Make the minimum qualifying deposit.
Place the qualifying bet at or above the minimum odds.
Receive bonus bets or a bet reset per the terms, then use them before they expire.

How to Get the Most From Your Bonus

For a daily sportsbook bonus, you’re likely going to just place one bet (a parlay or straight bet), and it either hits or not. You have instant gratification (or frustration if your bet loses). With welcome bets, you really need to decide how you want to use bonus bets. The big key is to check expirations so you don’t let them go to waste. Outside of that, you need to know if you have one big bet, or multiple smaller wagers. When you place your initial bet, you might want to plan out how you’ll use the bonus bets over the next few days.

How We Rate Sportsbook Promos

A big headline number does not automatically make a sportsbook promotion a good deal. We look at the offer’s real value compared with the required deposit and qualifying bet, along with the type of promotion and the amount of risk it places on the bettor.

We also consider how clear and fair the terms are, including minimum odds, token restrictions and expiration dates. Ease of claiming, how quickly the bonus is credited, and the strength of ongoing and sport-specific promotions also factor into our rankings. Our ratings are editorially independent, tested when possible and refreshed regularly as sportsbook offers change.

Sportsbook Promo Glossary

Short intro line: a quick reference for the terms used across sportsbook promos.
Bonus bets: Credits you can wager but not withdraw. If a bonus bet wins, you keep the winnings, not the stake.
Bet-and-get: Place a small qualifying bet and receive a set bonus, usually win or lose unless a win is required.
First-bet safety net: Your first bet is refunded in bonus bets, up to a cap, if it loses.
Bet reset: A second-chance credit if your qualifying bet loses.
Deposit match: The book matches a percentage of your deposit in bonus funds.
Profit boost: Increases the payout on a selected bet or market.
FanCash: The Fanatics rewards currency, redeemable for bonus bets or merchandise.
Minimum odds: The shortest price a bet can be and still qualify, often around -200 to -500.
Playthrough (rollover): How many times a bonus must be wagered before winnings can be withdrawn. Most sportsbooks use 1x.
Expiry: The window to use a bonus bet or reset before it is forfeited, often 7 days.
Qualifying bet: The first real-money wager that unlocks the welcome offer.

Responsible Gambling Resources

Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help.

National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER Support Portal: 1800gambler.net
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

Sportsbook Promos FAQ

What is the best sportsbook promo this week?

The best sportsbook promo depends on your state, budget and betting style. Bettors making a larger first wager may prefer BetMGM’s offer of up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if the first bet loses. If you mainly bet parlays, an ongoing odds boost or same-game parlay promotion may offer more value than a standard welcome offer. There are differing options for each sportsbook that can change from week to week, so it is up to the bettor to decide what is the current best offer.

Do I need a promo code to claim an offer?

Not always. Some sportsbook promos apply automatically through the correct sign-up link, while others require a promo code during registration. Check the offer’s terms before depositing or placing a qualifying bet.

What are bonus bets and how do they work?

Bonus bets are promotional credits awarded after you meet a sportsbook’s qualifying requirements. If a $100 bonus bet wins at +100 odds, you receive $100 in winnings, but not the original $100 stake.

What is the difference between a bet-and-get and a first-bet safety net?

A bet-and-get sportsbook promo awards bonus bets after you place a qualifying wager, often whether you win or lose. A first-bet safety net refunds a losing first wager in bonus bets, up to a stated limit, rather than returning the stake as cash.

Are there any no-deposit sportsbook bonuses?

No-deposit sportsbook bonuses are rare at regulated U.S. sportsbooks, which usually require a deposit and qualifying bet. Some offshore sportsbooks may advertise them, but read the terms carefully because they can include strict playthrough, minimum-odds and withdrawal requirements.

Can I claim promos at more than one sportsbook?

Yes! You can claim as many promos as you are eligible for. You just need to adhere to all of the rules, but this is a great way to get the most out of your money and the offers available.

Do bonus bets and bet resets expire?

Yes. Bonus bets and bet resets usually have expiration dates, so check the sportsbook’s terms and use them before the deadline or they may be forfeited.

Are sportsbook promos worth it?

Sportsbook promos are worth it as protection for your bet or as an added incentive for your continued use of their book. It does often require you to use your own money, but the promotions tend to give you better odds than the normal payouts, or give you free bets to make.

Are these promos available in my state?

Sportsbook promos and legal betting apps vary by state, so an offer available in one location may not be offered in another. Confirm that the sportsbook is legal where you live and check its current terms before signing up. Check each sportsbook for more information.

Best Sports Betting Apps and Sites 2026: Top Sportsbooks Reviewed

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There are more betting sites and sports betting apps than most bettors know what to do with. The best sports betting app depends on where you live, how you bet and whether you prefer a mobile app or a desktop site. You don’t have to stick with one sportsbook, so we compare the best online sportsbooks based on their apps, desktop sites, odds, promotions and available betting features. We also look at app and site usability and market depth to help you find the best fit.

There are 12 games on the NFL Week 10 Sunday docket. Munich will start us off for a game between the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions and we will go all the way through the night as the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers cap the day off. There is plenty of action to witness.

Best Sports Betting App and Site Promos for November 2026

Last updated: Nov. 15, 2026

Best Sports Betting Apps and Sites Reviewed

BetMGM

The self-proclaimed "King of Sportsbooks," BetMGM is the joint venture powerhouse of MGM Resorts International and Entain. BetMGM stands out for its high-stakes promotions, integration with luxury retail casino rewards, and extensive market depth.

iOS App Rating: 4.8
Android App Rating: 4.0
Desktop Site: Yes
Legal States: 22 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico

Current BetMGM Welcome Offer November 2026

First Bet Offer: Get up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if your first bet doesn't win +$50 BetMGM Reward Bonus. This high-value safety net is ideal for players taking a bigger swing on their initial wager, offering a complete refund in site credit (divided into five 20% bonus chunks for bets over $50) if your wager falls short.

BetMGM Betting App and Site Experience

If you’re a fan of the New Orleans Saints, you’ll love the look of this app. With a black, white, and gold visual aesthetic, the app is very sleek. Navigation is straightforward, featuring a top horizontal slider for major leagues and quick-access tabs for live in-play betting, current promotions, and your active bet slip.

On desktop, BetMGM presents a spacious three-column layout that makes building parlays or analyzing game markets seamless without jumping between pages. This is very helpful if you’re not 100% sure what you want to bet on when you first come to the site. It can be a bit hard to navigate at first, and the site is bulky, so if you don’t have cookies on or don’t visit often, you may get frustrated with load times.

BetMGM User Reviews

BetMGM holds strong sentiment overall across major app marketplaces. Positive user feedback frequently highlights the seamless integration with MGM Rewards, generous daily odds boosts, and reliable payout processing. Negative reviews focus primarily on occasional app lag during high-volume sports hours, strict geolocation checks, and a slightly higher learning curve for absolute beginners navigating the deep prop menus. It is hard to identify why Android users like the app much less than iPhone users.

Standout BetMGM Features

MGM Rewards Integration: If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas or another MGM Resorts destination, you’re in luck. Eligible BetMGM rewards can be used during your visit.
Edit My Bet: Modifying a wager in the middle of a bet is a nice advantage for users. This is not something always available, but when it is, it is worth using.
Easy Parlay Builder: A dedicated interface that streamlines building standard or Same Game Parlays across various sports on a single screen.

BetMGM Odds, Markets, and Market Depth

BetMGM shines in its expansive market variety. Beyond comprehensive coverage of mainstream U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, College Sports), it delivers extensive global options like European soccer leagues, tennis, golf, rugby, and cricket. Market depth is particularly strong for player prop alternatives and game futures, with pricing that consistently competes with top-tier sportsbooks.

BetMGM Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed

BetMGM supports online banking, debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, VIP Preferred ACH and cash withdrawals at participating MGM properties. Withdrawal requests are typically reviewed within 24 hours, while e-wallet payouts are generally the fastest option.

Our Take on BetMGM

BetMGM’s biggest advantage is its connection to MGM Rewards, giving bettors a reason to use the book beyond the app itself. The mobile experience can feel heavier than some other sportsbooks, but BetMGM offers a deep menu of mainstream and international markets.
Final take: A strong choice for bettors who want a full sportsbook and rewards they can use at MGM properties.

FanDuel

FanDuel has grown well beyond its daily fantasy roots and is now one of the biggest sportsbooks in the country. Bettors like the app’s clean navigation, frequent odds boosts and wide selection of markets, making it an easy option for both newcomers and experienced players.

iOS App Rating: 4.8
Android App Rating: 4.5
Desktop Site: Yes
Legal States: 24 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico

Current FanDuel Welcome Offer November 2026

Bet $5 per day for four days and get $200 in Bonus Bets. For users looking to get into the sports betting lifestyle, this is a great offer. You can make low-risk investments and get a nice return (paid out over four days at $50 per day in bonus bets).

FanDuel Betting App and Site Experience

FanDuel’s app is clean and easy to navigate. Bettors can search by sport, use the top banner to jump into popular leagues or start with prebuilt bets if they don’t want to build a parlay from scratch. The bet slip is simple enough for newcomers without getting in the way of more experienced bettors. The desktop site is easy to use, but finding a specific market can take more digging than it does on some competing sportsbooks. You may have to move through multiple categories before reaching the exact prop or bet type you want. It’s a minor issue, but bettors who prefer to compare several markets quickly may find the layout a little less efficient.

FanDuel User Reviews

FanDuel has more than 300,000 Google Play reviews, with positive feedback often highlighting the app’s easy navigation and quick payouts. Negative reviews commonly mention customer-support frustrations, occasional glitches and lag during busy betting periods.

Standout FanDuel Features

Same Game Parlay and SGP Plus: combine legs within and across games.
Fast, visual live betting with live stats and a responsive in-play slip.
Quick bet builder options, pre-made betting options, and promotions are easily available.

FanDuel Odds, Markets, and Market Depth

If you can bet on it, there are likely odds listed on FanDuel. They offer all the major sports and a wide variety of options on virtually every game and future ticket you can think of. They also cover more obscure sports, including snooker, Korean baseball and darts. In general, the odds are in line with most other major sportsbooks, though it’s always worth comparing lines before placing a bet.

FanDuel Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed

It is simple to both deposit and withdraw money from FanDuel. Online banking and credit cards are options, as are Venmo and PayPal. These options are generally secure and quick. Payouts are processed quickly, and the money is often in your bank account within two or three days.

Our Take on FanDuel

FanDuel is a good app for beginners and experts alike. Beginners get a solid welcome offer and a straightforward app for placing bets, while experienced bettors will appreciate the wide range of markets and quick payouts.

Final take: One of the easiest sportsbooks to use and one of the few that almost every sports bettor should consider.

Fanatics Sportsbook

One of the fastest-growing forces in the betting industry is Fanatics Sportsbook. Leveraging its powerhouse sports merchandise brand, Fanatics has built on PointsBet’s infrastructure to create a custom-built, app-first betting platform. Users praise its integration with official team gear, NFL streaming and modern user experience.

iOS App Rating: 4.8
Android App Rating: 4.7
Desktop Site: Limited (Built mobile-first for iOS and Android)
Legal States: 23 states plus D.C.

Current Fanatics Welcome Offer November 2026

Bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash using the code FOXNEWS350. Fanatics are offering fan cash to new customers who deposit only $10, using that money to make a $20+ cash bet of -500 or longer per day for seven days for a total of $350 back in FanCash. If you're looking to bag your team's merchandise, this is a great offer to keep you in the game, and looking fresh with official merch.

Fanatics Betting App and Site Experience

Fanatics took a mobile-first approach, designing its app from the ground up for smartphones. The navigation relies heavily on personalized feeds, quick search features, and an intuitive betting slip that lets you track live bets effortlessly.

Unlike legacy sportsbooks, Fanatics focuses almost entirely on its app rather than a traditional desktop site. While desktop access is restricted primarily to account management and QR downloads, the app is the primary focus. The layout eliminates unnecessary menu clicks by prioritizing targeted games, live events, and tailored recommendations right on the home screen.

Fanatics User Reviews

Fanatics maintains high customer satisfaction across hundreds of thousands of app store reviews. Users consistently praise the reward system, fast load times, and sleek layout. Critical reviews mostly focus on the lack of a full desktop experience, strict daily opt-in requirements for promos, or withdrawal verification delays.

Standout Fanatics Features

FanCash Rewards: This is the ultimate reward for fans of sports memorabilia and Fanatics gear. Earn up to 5% FanCash back on every wager.
Live NFL Streaming: Stream select live broadcasts directly inside the mobile app while monitoring real-time in-play odds.
Smart Search & Discover Feed: A personalized home screen that serves up tailored bets, trending markets, and quick parlay suggestions based on your preferences.

Fanatics Odds, Markets, and Market Depth

Fanatics offers comprehensive betting markets covering all major leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports) along with international sports like soccer, tennis, golf, and motorsports. Their prop market depth and Same Game Parlay coverage rival top competitors, featuring competitive odds pricing and daily profit boosts across high-profile match-ups.

Fanatics Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed

Depositing and withdrawing money on Fanatics is direct and secure. Supported options include online banking, debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and wire transfers. Because of their modern payment architecture, digital wallet withdrawals, like PayPal and Venmo, are often processed in a few hours.

Our Take on Fanatics Sportsbook

Fanatics Sportsbook is a top choice for sports fans who value mobile-first technology and real-world perks. Beginners will appreciate the intuitive mobile layout, while sports enthusiasts will love turning their regular wagers into rewards they can use on team jerseys and apparel.

Final take: An innovative, reward-heavy sportsbook, but its personalization can be either helpful or concerning, depending on how you view technology.

theScore Bet

theScore Bet combines real-time sports news, live box scores, and instant wagering capabilities; it caters directly to fans who want media and betting wrapped into a single platform. Users love the seamless ecosystem, media-to-bet functionality, and clean design.

iOS App Rating: 4.8
Android App Rating: 4.2
Desktop Site: Yes
Legal States: 20 states plus Ontario, Canada

Current theScore Bet Welcome Offer November 2026

100% Bet Reset Up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets. If you’re looking to put in a big bet to start your betting journey, this is the place for you. You can bet and get back the wager if it loses in the form of bonus bets.

theScore Bet Betting App and Site Experience

theScore Bet’s greatest advantage lies in its seamless synchronization with the main "theScore" sports news app. Users can research team stats, monitor breaking updates, and build a bet slip directly within news feeds before jumping over to place the wager in seconds.

The desktop site mirrors the app’s clean, content-first presentation. Navigating between odds, live stats, and active slips requires very little clicking, allowing users to track their action alongside real-time game updates without feeling overwhelmed by complex menus.

theScore Bet User Reviews

theScore Bet receives strong marks from users. Positive reviews often point to the media app integration, slick interface and rapid live-score updates, while negative feedback focuses on occasional sync delays between the media app and sportsbook, stricter Android location checks and a slightly smaller selection of niche props than legacy sportsbooks.

Standout theScore Bet Features

Media & Betting Integration: Effortlessly create bet slips while reading news articles, checking box scores, or following live play-by-play in the main theScore app.
PENN Play Rewards: Earn loyalty points on wagers that can be redeemed for hotel stays, dining, and casino perks across PENN Entertainment properties nationwide.
In-App Live Streaming & Tracker: Follow live game visualizers and select streams directly alongside real-time in-play odds movement.

theScore Bet Odds, Markets, and Market Depth

theScore Bet provides all the main events from the major sportsbooks. However, there are some of the less popular international markets or games that may not be offered.

theScore Bet Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed

Managing your funds on theScore Bet is straightforward and fast. Accepted deposit options include online banking, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and e-transfers. Withdrawals are processed rapidly, with digital wallet payouts generally hitting user accounts within 24 hours of approval.

Our Take on theScore Bet

The most beneficial thing about theScore Bet sportsbook app is the ability to review news in real time. Using the app and seeing stats and other information is nice, so you’re not bouncing between things.

Final take: You should always be informed when betting, and theScore Bet makes it easy to find stats and then wager.

Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet is not spread across the country quite as much as other betting platforms, but there is one major advantage they have — they are the only online sportsbook in Florida.

iOS App Rating: 4.9
Android App Rating: 4.7
Desktop Site: Yes
Legal States: 10 states (including exclusive online access in Florida)

Current Hard Rock Bet Welcome Offer November 2026

Bet $5 and get $500 in Bonus Bets. The Bonus Bets are given as five $20 bonus bets over five weeks. The five-week payout is a little frustrating, but if you are using them for football betting, it really isn’t a big deal.

Hard Rock Bet Betting App and Site Experience

Hard Rock Bet boasts one of the highest-rated sports betting apps on the market and has the highest iOS rating of any app listed here. The interface is clean, dark-themed and responsive, prioritizing smooth scrolling over dense menus. Searching for specific games, player props or daily odds boosts takes minimal effort thanks to the intuitive search feature and smart category tabs.

The desktop experience mirrors the app’s modern design without relying on complex, multi-column layouts that require excessive clicking. Navigating through different markets is straightforward, making it easy to build parlay tickets or jump into live betting lines.

Hard Rock Bet User Reviews

Hard Rock Bet maintains elite user feedback across both iOS and Android stores. Positive reviews consistently praise the app's fast loading speeds, simple layout, and daily "Overdrive Boosts". Critical feedback mainly centers on its smaller geographic footprint compared to FanDuel, as well as fewer withdrawal options relative to legacy operators. There have also been complaints about limiting winners after big payouts.

Standout Hard Rock Bet Features

Flex Parlay: A unique tool that lets you build parlays while still earning a partial payout if one or more legs lose.
Unity Rewards Integration: Earn loyalty points on wagers that link directly to Hard Rock’s global hotel, casino, and dining rewards program.
Overdrive Boosts: Daily, high-value profit surges on popular props and big games that often beat industry-standard lines.

Hard Rock Bet Odds, Markets, and Market Depth

Hard Rock Bet provides lines for essentially every sport you could imagine. Its game lines and player prop offerings for major sports are priced competitively.

Hard Rock Bet Deposits, Withdrawals, and Payout Speed

Funding your account on Hard Rock Bet is simple, fast, and secure. Standard payment options include online banking, credit/debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH/e-check, and cash at participating Hard Rock retail casino cages. Payouts are processed efficiently, with digital wallet and online banking withdrawals typically clearing within 24 to 48 hours.

Our Take on Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet provides a visually appealing app. It isn’t available everywhere, but if it is offered in your state, it is worth using. The ability to deposit at participating casinos is a nice touch if you plan to visit one anyway.

Final take: Hard Rock Bet offers some strong bonuses and player props. Its limited availability hurts it a bit, but it might be worth adding to your sportsbook arsenal if it is available in your area.

Sports Betting Apps Ranked by App Store Ratings

Before we go to the movies or to dinner, we often check the reviews and ratings to decide if it is worth our time and money. Sportsbetting apps should be no different. Check out the table below to see how these sports betting mobile apps stand out for their ratings, usability and overall customer experience.

How to Choose the Best Betting App or Site for You

The best betting app for you may not be the same one another bettor prefers, which is why comparing several sportsbooks matters. Maybe welcome promos are most important to you. Perhaps you like reviewing stats before you bet. Or maybe you’re in Florida, where there is really only one option. If you can, consider using multiple sportsbooks, since different apps offer different lines, markets and promotions.

Highest-Rated and Easiest to Use: FanDuel

For bettors looking for the best sportsbook experience, FanDuel is one of the easiest apps to navigate. Finding games and lines is very easy with navigation or search.

Best Welcome Offer for Bigger Bettors: BetMGM

Up to $1,500 back if the first bet loses suits bettors that are comfortable placing a larger first wager.

Best Ongoing Promos: FanDuel

FanDuel provides a wide range of promos to users almost daily. There are always odds boosts or highlighted games that you can get a promotion for.

Best Odds and Lines: bet365

Consistently competitive pricing and early lines; the book that hangs its hat on odds over promos.

Best Loyalty and Rewards: BetMGM and Fanatics

If you’re interested in travel, BetMGM might be the best in the market because you can use the rewards at many Las Vegas casinos. Fanatics offers a lot of loyalty and bonuses that can be used on memorabilia and clothing.

Best Bet Reset Offer: theScore Bet

Bet reset up to $1,000 gives new users a sizable second chance

Best Live Betting: bet365

bet365 has a great interface for betting live sports. It is easy to track and view options.

Best for Sharp, Value-Focused Bettors: Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet is offering $500 in bonus bets with a wager of only $5 down. The bonus bets are offered in ten $50 bets, and with a $10 minimum deposit, this is a great way to earn 50x your initial deposit on a winning bet.

How We Rank the Best Sports Betting Apps and Sites

Legality and licensing in each state we cover.
Welcome offer value, offer type, and fairness of terms.
Odds competitiveness and market depth.
App and site user experience, including live betting and bet building.
Banking options, withdrawal speed, and customer support.
Responsible gambling tools and overall trustworthiness.
State that rankings are editorially independent and reviewed regularly.

Responsible Gambling Resources

Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help.

National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER Support Portal: 1800gambler.net
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

Sports Betting Apps and Sites FAQ

What is the best sports betting app in 2026?

The best sports betting sites offer different advantages, so the right choice depends on the odds, promos and features you value most. Each sportsbook offers fairly similar betting options, but the lines can be drastically different. There are also plenty of welcome and promo offers to evaluate before choosing the right app for you.

Are betting apps and betting sites different?

Typically, the navigation will be slightly different. Some sites, like Fanatics, are built more for mobile accessibility than desktop navigation. For the most part, though, all offerings are the same on both channels. Most betting apps and desktop sites use the same account and offer access to the same basic sportsbook markets.

Can I use the same account on the app and the website?

Yes, you can use the same account for the sportsbetting app. You can typically register for the sportsbook on either the app or desktop.

Do sports betting apps and sites offer the same odds?

Yes. The app and website for a sportsbook should offer the same odds. However, the odds will vary between betting sites such as FanDuel.

Can I sign up for more than one sportsbook?

Yes, you can sign up for more than one sportsbook as long as each book is legal in your state and you meet its eligibility requirements. Using multiple betting sites also lets you compare lines and find the best price before placing a wager.

Which sportsbook has the fastest payouts?

Almost all sportsbooks now pay out within 24–48 hours of the request. Larger payouts may require more time to process.

Are sports betting apps legal in every state?

No. Although sports betting has expanded rapidly, many states still do not have legal sports betting apps. Check your state’s current laws before signing up or placing a wager.

Which sports betting app is safest?

Legal sports betting apps use identity verification, geolocation and security protections to keep accounts safe. The safest choice comes down to using a regulated sportsbook in your state and choosing an app you trust.

Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Four No Sweat Entries, up to $200 + A Free Pick

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New Betr users can enter promo code FOXNEWS in November 2026 to claim four No Sweat Entries worth up to $200, plus a free pick. It’s available to new customers in Betr’s 34 legal states, and signing up takes just a few minutes.

The Detroit Lions and New England Patriots kickoff the Sunday slate of NFL Week 10 games in Munich – but it’s far from the only game on the schedule. It will be worth keeping an eye on how the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings play at 1 p.m. ET and what the Dallas Cowboys look like against the San Francisco 49ers at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Betr Promo Code at a Glance

Last updated: Nov. 15, 2026.

Betr Promo Code for November 2026: Four No Sweat Entries, up to $200 + A free pick

If you want to try your hand at some player prop action, then look no further than Betr. This No Sweat Entry allows you to place four wagers, each up to $100, and if they lose, you get your money back in the form of a bonus bet.

How to Claim the Betr Promo Code

If you want to take advantage of the offer from Betr, it is very simple:

Tap the offer link
Create your account and complete identity verification.
Deposit at least $10.
Place a qualifying bet (no more than $100)
If your bets lose, you’ll receive Four No Sweat Entries, up to $200 per the terms. The offer also comes with a free pick.
The bonus bets must be used within 30 days.

Betr Welcome Offer Explained

The offer is a fun way for you to truly try the platform without risking much. A "No Sweat Bet" allows you to have a safety net in case your bet loses. If it wins, you get paid out normally. If you lose, you’ll receive a matched bonus bet, so if you bet $30, and the bet loses, you’ll receive a $30 bonus bet.

Betr Promo Code Terms and Conditions

New users only, 21-plus, one per household, in a legal state.
Minimum deposit $10; qualifying bet of at least $10.
Bonus issued as Bonus Bet Token and expires in 30 days after issuance.
Bonus bets pay winnings only, not the stake (if applicable).
Available in 34 states
Click here for full terms

How Betr Bonus Bets Work

Bonus bets are different from cash. If a bonus bet wins, you collect the winnings but not the original stake. To use one, build your wager and select the bonus bet as the payment method before placing it. Bonus bets expire after 30 days, so any unused credits will be forfeited. The current offer does not list minimum or maximum odds for using a bonus bet.

Ongoing Betr Promos for Existing Users

Betr is mostly a player prop parlay site. This is essentially you picking if someone will perform above or below the expectation of a given line. You can put together a wide variety of plays and options in this format, but you won’t be wagering on the outcome of a game. The No Sweat Bet offer is available to new users, but returning users can also get odds or payout boosts for plays regularly.
Betr also has two loyalty programs. Betr Select looks for people using the app daily, and you can get mystery rewards every Monday of $50 or more. Betr Ballers Club is a VIP program that requires you to have placed at least $500 in wagers with a 50x multiplier or higher in a single month. This tier gives you custom promotions and bonuses not available at the Select tier.

Betr Promo Code: Our Verdict

Betr is a fun and easy-to-use system. If you’re looking for a full sportsbook that allows you to bet on games and other events, this is not the place for you unless you live in Ohio. If you want to focus on individual player performances, this may not be the DFS app for you, either. However, if you want cool rewards, a fun and easy interface and good payouts, Betr is a worthwhile app.

About Betr

Betr launched in 2022, founded by Jake Paul and Joey Levy. Paul, being a large influencer to begin with, helped it establish a footprint quickly. They became a real-money sportsbook in 2023, but only in Ohio. They are mostly focused on DFS-style games. Betr is available in 34 states and boasts a strong loyalty program.

Betr Review

Betr App and Site Experience

Very sleek and stylish mobile app. The purple and black colors pop off the page.
Building plays is easy and quick.
There can be some lag time on bigger and busier game days.

Betr Odds and Markets

Betr odds payouts are about the same as any other competitor.
They do offer promotions that can make it enticing to play here as opposed to other locations.

Betr Betting Features

Betr features player prop builders, asking you to determine if a player will perform better, or worse, than expected.
There is injury protection, so if your player gets injured it doesn’t necessarily ruin your play.

Betr Live Betting and Cash Out

You cannot live bet on the Daily Fantasy Sports or Pick’em contests.
You generally cannot cash out the DFS entries.

Betr Deposits and Withdrawals

Betr boasts instant payouts, with funds hitting your banking institution within 24–48 hours.
Depositing money is available in a variety of ways — banks, credit cards, e-wallets. Deposits are instant, and you can deposit as little as $5.

Betr Rewards and Loyalty

Betr Select gives you mystery rewards every Monday of $50 or more.
Betr Ballers Club is a VIP reward program that provides bigger bonus offers.
Rewards can be redeemed for bonus bets and used on the app for the arcades and other games.

Betr Customer Support

Betr offers customer support through chat and phone, and both options are easy to access.
Getting to a representative took only minutes.
There can be longer wait times when major events are happening.

Is Betr Safe and Legit?

Betr is safe and will require a geolocation check
It is a legitimate site for DFS and, if you’re in Ohio, sports betting as well.

Who Betr Is Best For

Betr is great for someone who wants to try DFS, but doesn’t want to risk too much. You essentially get four bets for the price of two.
If you lose the first two bets, you get bonus bet tokens and can make two more wagers.
This allows you to see if you like this style or not.

Betr Pros and Cons

The No Sweat Bet allows you to get a feel for the app, style of betting, and not have to risk a lot.
The rewards programs offer two different levels, making it appealing to many users
The look and feel of the app is very clean and easy to find what you’re looking for.
This is not a sportsbook, so betting on anything other than player prop parlays is not going to work
There are other companies that offer similar functionality but have more options available or can be used for sports betting as well.

How We Rate the Betr Offer

The Betr offer is a cool way to try out DFS or Pick’em. As of November 2026, the No Sweat Bet gives new users a chance to try the platform and not risk too much. If you win, great! If you lose, you have a chance to try again without needing to deposit more money.

Responsible Gambling Resources

Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help.

National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER Support Portal: 1800gambler.net
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

Betr Promo Code FAQ

What is the Betr promo code for November 2026?

There is no promo code needed for this promotion.

Do I need a promo code to claim the Betr offer?

No, there is no promo code needed to claim the welcome offer from Betr.

How do I claim the Betr welcome offer?

Betr requires you to click the claim now offer, then after you sign up and make the necessary deposit, the bonus tokens will be provided after your wager is graded.

How long do Betr bonus bets last?

Betr bonus bets last for up to 30 days. After 30 days, they will expire and cannot be used.

Can existing users claim a Betr promo?

Yes, they offer daily promos to existing bettors. You can find these within the app on the promotions tab.

Is Betr legal in my state?

Betr is legal for real-money contests in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. It is also a legal sportsbook in Ohio.

FanDuel Promo Code 2026: Get $200 in Bonus Bets when you wager $5 for 4 days ($50 Bonus Bets per day)

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The FanDuel Sportsbook welcome offer for November 2026 gives new users a $200 in Bonus Bets when you wager $5 for 4 days ($50 Bonus Bets per day) The offer is open to new customers who are 21 or older in FanDuel Sportsbook's 24 legal states, and it takes only a few minutes to claim.

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings headline the 1 p.m. ET slate of NFL games today as Week 10 is about to heat up. From there, NFL fans will be treated to the Dallas. Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers in the evening. A classic matchup of NFC titans will put us on a collision course for an AFC North battle between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code at a Glance

Last updated: Nov. 15, 2026

FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code for November 2026: Bet $5 per day for four days and get $200 in Bonus Bets

New users are treated like VIPs with FanDuel’s welcome offer. After registration and verification are complete, they can recieve $200 in Bonus Bets when you wager $5 for 4 days ($50 Bonus Bets per day) Every day, the user places a bet of at least $5 they can qualify for another Bonus Bet (up to five bets).

How to Claim the FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code

Because they want you to sign up and use their app, FanDuel made this very simple to use. Follow the directions below:

Tap the offer link.
Create your account and complete identity verification.
Deposit at least $5.
Place a qualifying bet of at least $5 at -500 or longer.
Receive Bet $5 per day for four days and get $200 in Bonus Bets per the terms, then use it within 7 days.
You need to repeat steps 4 and 5 in order to get another bet. For example, if you only bet $5 on day 1, you’ll receive only one $50 Bonus Bet.

FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Offer Explained

This offer is built exclusively for new users. It’s a bet-and-get promo: place a bet on any game and you’ll receive a bonus bet token for completing the action. Do that for four straight days, and you can earn up to $200 in bonus bets. The trade-off is that you’ll need to risk more of your own money up front than with some competitors. DraftKings, for example, only asks you to risk $5, but its return isn’t as high.

FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code Terms and Conditions

New users only, 21-plus, one per household, in a legal state.
Minimum deposit $5; qualifying bet $5 at -500 or longer.
Bonus issued as Bonus Bets and expires in 7 days.
Action must be completed once a day for five days to claim all $200
Bonus bets pay winnings only, not the stake (if applicable).
Available in 24 states.
FanDuels' terms can be read here.

How FanDuel Sportsbook Bonus Bets Work

Bonus Bets from FanDuel Sportsbook are usually credited within 72 hours. After your wager is placed and graded, that should trigger the Bonus Bet to be credited to your account. You then have seven days to place a wager using that Bonus Bet. You will only collect any winnings on a Bonus Bet, not the original stake.

Ongoing FanDuel Sportsbook Promos for Existing Users

FanDuel offers the Sportsbook Rewards Club, where you can collect rewards points for every settled bet, win or lose. The more you play, the more you have the potential to earn. This is also often a way for FanDuel to provide existing users with new or daily promotions. These could be things like odds boosts, bonus bets, or even deposit matches.

FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code: Our Verdict

FanDuel provides users with a robust sportsbook. There is very little in any competing sportsbook that you would not find at FanDuel. They originated the Same-Game Parlay, and continue to try new things to keep sports betting fresh for users. It does have some challenges in finding specifically what you want to bet on, especially for new users. However, as you get used to the app, it does become easier.

About FanDuel Sportsbook

Can you believe that FanDuel is almost 20 years old? It originated as a Daily Fantasy Sports app, but has grown into sports betting since the legalization boom started in 2018. The sports betting app is available in 24 states and continues to grow every year.

FanDuel Sportsbook Review

FanDuel Sportsbook App and Site Experience

FanDuel feels a little more cluttered than other sportsbook apps, but once you know where to look, it is easy to use.
There are a number of quick bet options (pre-made parlays, straight bets, tail a celebrity, etc.)
It is easy to build odds, and their parlay builder might be the best in the business.

FanDuel Sportsbook Odds and Markets

FanDuel offers every sport and event you can think of.
Their odds are competitive but typically a bit worse than some competitors. It does vary by sport and event, though.

FanDuel Sportsbook Betting Features

They are willing to allow users to try things that many other books will not.
They originated the Same-Game Parlay in the United States
FanDuel Sportsbook will often allow a parlay that other books may reject (for example, a college football Make the College Football Playoffs parlay)

FanDuel Sportsbook Live Betting and Cash Out

Betting on live sports is fairly simple, but there are times when placing a wager can be a bit difficult.
Changing odds and game action make it a bit challenging, especially for bigger events.
Cash out options are offered for many of your wagers.

FanDuel Sportsbook Deposits and Withdrawals

You can start with as little as $5 for a deposit.
FanDuel accepts all major banking institutions and credit cards
They also accept Venmo and PayPal.
Withdrawals are quick and easy, with funds getting to you within one or two days.

FanDuel Sportsbook Rewards and Loyalty

The Sportsbook Rewards Club program allows you to earn points for all bets that are graded.
You can use those for a variety of things, including more bonus bets, merchandise, and more.

FanDuel Sportsbook Customer Support

Customer support options are fairly standard, with chat being the most commonly recommended.
Getting ahold of a customer support representative usually happens within minutes.

Is FanDuel Sportsbook Safe and Legit?

FanDuel requires a geolocation check.
The app is secure, and the sportsbook is among the most trusted in the industry.

Who FanDuel Sportsbook Is Best For

Everyone can use FanDuel Sportsbook, both new and seasoned sports bettors will enjoy the offerings.
There are promos for everyone, and you should take advantage of the ability to place parlays and other wagers that may not be available at other sports betting apps.

H3: FanDuel Sportsbook Pros and Cons

FanDuel Sportsbook is among the most innovative of all sportsbooks.
It is very easy to place a wager on FanDuel with one of the bet builders available.
It can be difficult at times to find specifically what you are looking to wager on as you navigate through the screens.
You will consistently find lines that are more favorable than other sportsbooks.

How We Rate the FanDuel Sportsbook Offer

As of November 2026, the FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Offer is one of the more generous offers for new users. By betting a total of $35, you can get five $50 Bonus Bet Tokens. While this does require some regular betting (at least once a day for four days), it gives you a large amount of bonus bets to play.

Responsible Gambling Resources

Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help.

National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER Support Portal: 1800gambler.net
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

FanDuel Sportsbook Promo Code FAQ

What is the FanDuel Sportsbook promo code for November 2026?

There is no promotional code needed for the Welcome Offer provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.

How do I claim the FanDuel Sportsbook welcome offer?

You do not need a promo code to claim the FanDuel Sportsbook offer. You need to register and verify your information. After that, you can deposit as little as $5, place a $5 minimum bet, and you’ll be eligible to receive a $50 Bonus Bet Token. You can do this for up to five days.

How long do FanDuel Sportsbook bonus bets last?

Bonus Bets need to be used within seven days of being credited to your account. If you do not use them you will lose them.

Can existing users claim a FanDuel Sportsbook promo?

Existing users are offered promotions and incentives daily. Check the app or your email for what offers are available to you.

Is FanDuel Sportsbook legal in my state?

FanDuel Sportsbook is legal in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Its DFS option is legal everywhere except Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Washington.

BetMGM Promo Code 2026 FOXNEWS: Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses

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New users can claim BetMGM Sportsbook’s November 2026 welcome offer to get up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if their first bet loses. It’s available to new customers 21 and older in BetMGM’s 23 legal states, and signing up takes just a few minutes.

If today is first time placing a wager, you’re in for a real treat. Waking up early to watch the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions is no easy feat. So, treat yourself to some coffee and flip on the TV to start the Sunday off right. We have a long day ahead of us, which will end when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals.

BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code at a Glance

Last updated: Nov. 15, 2026.

BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS for November 2026: Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses

New users to BetMGM will be able to swing for the fences if they want to pursue this promotion. Users will receive up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if their initial wager loses. If you were to bet $1,000 you would receive five $200 Bonus Bets if your bet loses.

How to Claim the BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code

In order for you to claim the Bonus Bet reward offer, you can follow these steps below:

Tap the offer link
Create your account and complete identity verification enter code FOXNEWS at signup.
Deposit at least $10.
Place a qualifying bet of at least $10 at no minimum odds.
Receive up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses per the terms, then use it within seven days.

BetMGM Sportsbook Welcome Offer Explained

This offer from BetMGM Sportsbook is known as a 'First Bet Safety Net'. It provides users with a bit of protection in the event that you lose your wager. This is one of the largest offers available to bettors and gives new users a chance to receive five Bonus Bets that add up to your initial wager. If you were to put up a bet of $1,500 and lose the wager, you would receive five $300 offers that expire within seven days. If you bet $49 or less on your initial wager, you get one $49 or less token.

BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code Terms and Conditions

New users only, 21-plus, one per household, in a legal state.
Minimum deposit $10; qualifying bet $10 at no minimum odds.
Bonus is issued as five equal tokens when the initial bet is over $50 and expires in seven days.
Bonus bets pay winnings only, not the stake (if applicable).
Available in 23 states.
BetMGM's full terms can be found on this page here

How BetMGM Sportsbook Bonus Bets Work

Bonus Bets are provided after a loss on your initial wager. They can be used as a regular bet; however, they do not return the original stake if you win. This means that you’re essentially risking nothing in hopes of winning just the reward. Bonus Bets expire within seven days of issuance.

Ongoing BetMGM Sportsbook Promos for Existing Users

While BetMGM is providing this enticing offer to new users, it is not available to returning bettors. That doesn’t mean there is no reason to use the app. They offer a wide range of options to sports bettors. These come in the form of profit boosts, bonus bets and more. You can earn MGM Reward Points for virtually anything you do related to an MGM casino, sports betting app, or MGM Resorts.

BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code: Our Verdict

The BetMGM Sportsbook provides users with a lot of enticing offers both for new and returning bettors. The Welcome Offer is probably the most beneficial offer available to new users who want to take a big swing. If you feel very confident in something, this is the spot to go, as it offers protection and you’re betting a large amount anyway. Compared to other books, this is the highest amount offered.

About BetMGM Sportsbook

BetMGM Sportsbook started in 2017, but has expanded rapidly to 23 states throughout the nation. They are known as a reliable option that encourages big wagers.

BetMGM Sportsbook Review

BetMGM Sportsbook App and Site Experience

BetMGM Sportsbook has a simple interface that removes distractions
The desktop site makes it easy to search and find wagers.
Within the app, there are multiple ways to find the markets you are looking for.

BetMGM Sportsbook Odds and Markets

BetMGM offers markets for virtually every sport you can think of
The player prop offerings are about in line with the other competitors.
Overall, the odds are roughly the same as every other sportsbook in the marketplace.

BetMGM Sportsbook Betting Features

One of the fun features of BetMGM Sportsbook is the Edit My Bet feature, which allows you to add, remove, or swap selections on unsettled bets.
Additionally, the ability to toggle probability is a different way to think of the odds.

BetMGM Sportsbook Live Betting and Cash Out

Live betting is offered with real-time odds updates.
With every app, there can be lag and struggles when trying to place a live bet.
Early cash-outs are available on certain bets.

BetMGM Sportsbook Deposits and Withdrawals

BetMGM Sportsbook offers a variety of ways to deposit funds into the app
There are traditional banking options, e-Wallet, and credit card options
Withdrawals are simple and straightforward requests. The money can be in your account in as little as 24 hours.

BetMGM Sportsbook Rewards and Loyalty

The MGM Rewards program is available to all users. You can earn points on all bets placed.
You can also earn points at resorts, cruises, and hotel options.

BetMGM Sportsbook Customer Support

You can reach customer support via a secure portal from within the app or on the desktop.
You can reach them via chat or email as the fastest channels.

Is BetMGM Sportsbook Safe and Legit?

Yes, the BetMGM Sportsbook provides you with a safe and secure environment to bet in.
The Sportsbook does require geolocation checks.

Who BetMGM Sportsbook Is Best For

BetMGM seems like they are catering to the larger bettors instead of new ones looking to learn how to sports bet.
The large Welcome Offer is one of the most generous offers available.

BetMGM Sportsbook Pros and Cons

The BetMGM Sportsbook provides the highest return for any Bonus Bet offer available.
The MGM Rewards program is one of the better offers available if you plan to travel to a resort or casino.
The BetMGM Sportsbook provides users with market options that are competitive with other betting apps.
This is not a site that seems to invest in the average or low-dollar bettor.

How We Rate the BetMGM Sportsbook Offer

The BetMGM Sportsbook is one of the best Welcome Offers available if you have a big bet. As of November 2026, the $1,500 Bonus Bet offer is the highest out there. The reward system is very nice if you’re going to visit a hotel or perhaps take a cruise. The existing users do have exposure to other good offers as well, but they are not quite at the same level as the initial Bonus Bet offer.

Responsible Gambling Resources

Sports betting should stay fun. If gambling starts to affect your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, these free and confidential resources can help.

National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER
National Council on Problem Gambling: ncpgambling.org
1-800-GAMBLER Support Portal: 1800gambler.net
Gamblers Anonymous: gamblersanonymous.org

BetMGM Sportsbook Promo Code FAQ

What is the BetMGM Sportsbook promo code for November 2026?

Use the code FOXNEWS to claim the BetMGM Sportsbook offer for November 2026. This offer gives you up to $1,500 back in bonus bets on a lost bet.

How do I claim the BetMGM Sportsbook welcome offer?

Claiming the BetMGM Sportsbook is an easy process. After registering for the app using code FOXNEWS and verifying your information, you can place an initial wager of $10 or more (up to $1,500). After the wager is graded, if it is a loss, you’ll receive five equal Bonus Bets if the bet was $50 or more. Those Bonus Bets can be used within seven days.

How long do BetMGM Sportsbook bonus bets last?

Bonus Bets are in your account for up to seven days. They expire after that time.

Can existing users claim a BetMGM Sportsbook promo?

Yes, existing users can claim BetMGM Sportsbook offers. However, they cannot claim the Welcome Offer. Go to the app or your email, and you’ll find different offers provided by BetMGM Sportsbook.

Is BetMGM Sportsbook legal in my state?

BetMGM Sportsbook is legal in Arizona, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.