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Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:37:17 -0400

Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said he and a pilot escaped with minor injuries after their small plane lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake Saturday night.

Tiffany said the four-seat Bonanza was approaching Wausau Downtown Airport when it lost power following his appearance at the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner.

"The pilot made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau," Tiffany wrote on X.

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The congressman explained that he and the pilot quickly called 911 after hitting the water, but the aircraft began filling and sinking into the lake before rescuers could reach them.

"As the plane began to submerge, we exited the aircraft and swam to a shallow area, where we waited until emergency responders reached us by boat," Tiffany said.

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Tiffany and the pilot were pulled from the lake and transported to Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Both sustained only minor injuries, according to the congressman.

"I want to express my deepest gratitude to the pilot, the Wausau Fire Department, and all of the first responders who came to our aid so quickly," Tiffany said. "They got us safely off the water and transported us to Aspirus Wausau Hospital, where we received excellent care."

Tiffany shared that his wife, Chris, was by his side at the hospital following the harrowing landing and water rescue.

"God was watching over us tonight, and I am incredibly grateful to be here in the hospital with my wife, Chris, by my side," he said. "An experience like this reminds you just how precious life is."

Prayers and messages of relief poured in across social media after Tiffany shared details of the close call.

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"My god! What an ordeal. Very grateful everyone is safe," one person wrote.

"Very glad you are okay, Congressman Tiffany," another commented.

"Prayers to you and everyone aboard that flight!" a third person wrote. "So thankful you are all alive and able to see your loved ones."

Tiffany currently represents Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District and is running as the Republican candidate for governor in the state's upcoming election.

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The cause of the reported power loss remains under investigation.

Man accused in brutal motel stabbing sought as person of interest in 4 deaths, child attack

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:28:22 -0400

A Louisiana man previously accused of repeatedly stabbing a woman and locking her inside a motel room is now being sought by law enforcement after four people were found stabbed to death and a child was critically wounded.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet said detectives identified 47-year-old Houma resident Kaegan Jude Solet as a person of interest in the apparent series of stabbing incidents in the Ashland Drive area of Houma.

Deputies were initially called to the 200 block of Ashland Drive, where they discovered the wounded child, according to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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The child was flown to an out-of-area hospital and remained in critical but stable condition after suffering "extremely significant" injuries, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Blake Tabor told Fox News Digital.

"That’s not something that you want to see ever," Tabor said.

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As deputies searched the surrounding area, they made a grim discovery inside nearby homes.

At least four victims were found dead, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities have not released their identities or disclosed what relationship, if any, they had to one another, the injured child or Solet.

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Investigators also have not said what may have sparked the violence or whether the victims were attacked inside more than one home.

Solet has not been arrested or charged in connection with the latest deaths. The sheriff’s office stressed that identifying him as a person of interest does not mean he has been accused of a crime.

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Authorities believe Solet is likely still in the area but said they are not ruling out other possibilities.

"We’re using every investigative tool that we have," Tabor said. "Our hope is that we plan to get him in custody very quickly."

Tabor said investigators do not currently have information indicating Solet intends to leave the state or "go on the run," but added that authorities are "exploring all options."

Solet had not been located as of the latest update.

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The latest investigation is not the first time Solet’s name has surfaced in connection with violent crime allegations.

Solet was arrested in December 2019 after allegedly stabbing a woman repeatedly and leaving her locked inside a Houma motel room, according to a police news release from the time.

Houma police responded to the Red Carpet Inn shortly after midnight on Christmas Eve 2019 and found a 59-year-old woman lying on the floor of her room with numerous stab wounds.

The woman was taken by ambulance to a medical facility with injuries considered life-threatening, police said.

Witnesses told investigators they heard someone yelling for help from inside the room. When they entered, they found the woman on the floor and unable to move.

Investigators identified Solet, then 40, as the suspect and said he had been invited into the woman’s room before the two became involved in an argument.

Police alleged the confrontation turned physical and Solet repeatedly stabbed the woman in her head and upper body. He then allegedly fled and locked the motel room door behind him, leaving the critically wounded woman inside.

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Officers located Solet approximately 18 hours later and took him into custody without incident.

He was transported to the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex and booked on one count of attempted second-degree murder, according to Houma police.

Terrebonne Parish detectives had also obtained a warrant for Solet’s arrest on a charge of second-degree murder in January 2019, according to a separate sheriff’s office news release.

The warrant was obtained during the investigation into the Jan. 9, 2019 killing of Kemple Paul Scott Lovell. Then-Sheriff Jerry Larpenter said detectives were searching for Solet, who had last been seen in the Houma area.

The final dispositions of both 2019 cases were not immediately available.

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Asked why Solet was no longer in custody, Tabor said authorities were also searching for answers.

"I can’t tell you. Certainly, that’s the hot question, right? Why is he out?" Tabor said. "We’re probably just as stunned as everyone else is."

Tabor emphasized that the sheriff’s office has a strong working relationship with the Terrebonne Parish District Attorney’s Office but said questions remain about how Solet’s previous cases were handled.

"How this slipped through, I certainly don’t know, but it’s a question that probably needs to be answered," Tabor said.

Fox News Digital reached out to the district attorney’s office seeking the circumstances surrounding Solet’s release and whether he remained under any court-ordered supervision, but did not immediately receive a response.

Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and develop information surrounding the latest deadly incidents as the search for Solet continues.

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The sheriff’s office urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives at 985-876-2500.

The investigation remains active and in its preliminary stages. Authorities said additional details will be released as they become available.

Arch Manning and Texas Longhorns erase 20-point deficit to stun Ohio State in shocking comeback for the ages

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:57:00 -0400

AUSTIN, TX - Well, I don't know if Texas is back, but they darn sure made a statement on Saturday night against No. 1 Ohio State in one of the craziest college football games in recent memory.

Actually, this was about as ugly as it could get for the No. 4 Longhorns football program, at least for three quarters of this thriller.

For a year, we had been looking forward to this rematch between two of the top-spenders in college football, with Texas spending around $40 million on its roster this season.

Saturday night did not disappoint.

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Led by Cam Coleman, Trey Wingo and a flurry of offensive weapons, the Longhorns looked more like a mediocre football team for three quarters. Then the Buckeyes could no longer convert, allowing Texas to take advantage of a worn-down Ohio State team.

The first offensive play of the game for Texas turned into a fumble. From there, Ohio State toyed with the Longhorns throughout the first half. The Buckeyes led 20-3 at halftime after holding Texas to just 97 yards of offense over the first 30 minutes.

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This was the Jeremiah Smith show, with the Ohio State wide receiver making Texas’ secondary look inept almost every time quarterback Julian Sayin looked his way, at least until it wasn’t.

For Arch Manning, there was nothing much going his way for three quarters of this Top-5 showdown, which had the Longhorns trailing 23-3.

Whether it was overthrown passes, dropped dimes or interesting play calls from the offensive staff, this one was looking like a major letdown.

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At the 8:55 mark of the third quarter, Jeremiah Smith darted down the sidelines as Julian Sayin threw up a heave in front of the Texas Longhorns bench.

There was only one way this one was going to end, and it came with Smith dogging a defender in the process of bringing down the 48-yard catch.

How many NFL receivers are better than Jeremiah right now?

Maybe five?

But the star wideout couldn’t do it all, and Texas’ relentless fourth-quarter performance will be remembered for years to come.

There have been close and thrilling games before, but this felt more like Texas finally getting a massive monkey off its back. Finally, the Longhorns had won a game with their backs against the wall.

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At long last, Steve Sarkisian won a heavyweight fight at home, with so much pressure on the program to take the next step.

"What it can do is this team can understand that we can overcome adversity, and we're going to get faced with more adversity," Sarkisian said postgame.

"Hopefully, this serves as a lesson that we can come back from a lot."

Who would have thought at the 6:13 mark of the third quarter that we would be discussing a Longhorns win that could propel the program moving forward?

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Just like everyone else across the country, folks are sick of hearing about whether or not Texas is "back."

But, this one is not going to sit well with those around college football who are already sick of hearing about the Texas Longhorns.

As Arch Manning wrapped up his postgame interview with ESPN, the Longhorns quarterback darted towards the Texas student section like a kid on Christmas. After coming up short last season, along with the pressure that came with being the leader on a team with such high expectations, it felt as though Manning finally let out a giant sigh of relief.

He took pictures, donned a cowboy hat, sang with his teammates and ran towards his coaches. Manning's Texas teammates came rushing to him, overjoyed with emotion after what they had just helped the Longhorns accomplish.

Not much can beat this night, besides maybe winning an SEC or CFP title.

As the smoke started pluming from the field, athletic director Chris Del Conte walked over to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, who was waiting to head toward the Texas locker room to celebrate the win with Longhorns' faithful.

Parents were taking pictures with their kids on the field. Even Ted Cruz walked back onto the playing surface to celebrate the warranted jinx that he had supposedly put on this team by showing up for recent game days in the past.

There were moments late in the third quarter where Arch Manning brought the crowd to its feet, thanks to his scrambling throughout the field.

Capped off by a touchdown near the start of the fourth quarter, the Longhorns provided fans with hope, and that's all they needed during this crazy night.

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On Saturday night, we witnessed one of the wildest games in recent memory. We witnessed a potential Texas revival, with a deflating loss for an Ohio State that lost its way thanks to a Longhorns defense that finally rose to the occasion in the second half.

What happens next?

Maybe a rematch in the College Football Playoff? Who knows.

But on Saturday night in Austin, it was the Texas Longhorns who finally took the next regular season step that its fans were praying for.

Indonesian passenger ship carrying 240 people loses contact in Java Sea, search underway

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:55:03 -0400

A passenger ship carrying 240 people vanished from contact in the Java Sea on Sunday local time, triggering an urgent search as Indonesian crews raced to locate the vessel.

The Virgo Transport 8 was traveling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin on the island of Borneo when communications with the ship were lost, the Associated Press reported, citing Indonesia’s Banjarmasin Search and Rescue Office.

Authorities said the vessel was last tracked roughly 92 miles from a pier in Banjarmasin, the capital of South Kalimantan province.

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Search-and-rescue teams launched an operation after receiving a report that the ship had suffered a communications failure during the voyage, according to the AP.

Officials had not reported any deaths or injuries as of Sunday, and it was not immediately clear what caused the vessel to lose contact or whether weather conditions were affecting the search.

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The Virgo Transport 8 departed Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city, before losing contact while crossing the Java Sea toward South Kalimantan.

The search remains underway.

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Florida woman accused of setting stranger on fire at gas station, leaving horrific burns

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:19:38 -0400

A Florida woman pumping gas was engulfed in a fireball after a stranger allegedly walked up and deliberately ignited the fuel with a lighter in a seemingly random attack, police said.

The 41-year-old victim, identified in court records as Christine Sherbuk, was filling her Volvo SUV at a Mobil gas station in St. Petersburg on Thursday night when Eleanor Crawford approached her, according to police and an arrest affidavit.

Crawford, 41, allegedly lit the gasoline at about 8 p.m., setting the SUV ablaze and leaving Sherbuk with second-degree burns to her arms and back.

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She was rushed to the trauma center at Tampa General Hospital in serious condition. Police said she was stabilized and is expected to survive.

Scotty Gramling told Fox 13 Tampa Bay he was parked nearby when the violence erupted and raced to help Sherbuk as flames swallowed her vehicle.

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Gramling helped the injured woman into his truck and called 911. He described what he witnessed as a "fireball."

Moments earlier, Gramling said, he had called the police non-emergency line after seeing Crawford involved in some kind of altercation across the street. It appeared someone was trying to pull her out of the roadway before a fight broke out, he told the outlet.

Officers were already heading to that disturbance when the gas station attack unfolded, according to the outlet.

Police caught Crawford a couple of blocks away within about 20 minutes. The arrest affidavit says multiple witnesses saw her ignite the gasoline and that the incident was captured on video.

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Crawford and Sherbuk did not know each other, investigators said. Authorities have not identified a motive.

"I don't know if alcohol and drugs were involved, but indicative of her history, there might've been something that diminished capacity there," Assistant Police Chief Mike Kovacsev told Fox 13. "Why would she even do something like this?"

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Police said Crawford has an extensive record that includes several drug- and alcohol-related charges. Authorities have not said whether she was under the influence at the time of the alleged attack.

"It's kind of a unique case because you don't see anything like this, especially something that results in such horrific burns," Kovacsev said. "But they went out there, they worked with the fire department, and luckily they were able to get her stabilized, and she's going to make it."

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Crawford has been charged with attempted felony murder and two counts of arson. She is being held on $350,000 bond while awaiting trial.

A judge ordered her to be fitted with a GPS monitor by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office before her release from jail, court records show.

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The case remains under investigation.

Knife-wielding man races at officer in packed seaside park before one deadly shot rings out: video

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:41:37 -0400

A police response to reports of a man chasing a woman spiraled into a deadly confrontation when an unrelated knife-wielding man charged an officer through a crowded seaside park in California, chilling new bodycam video shows.

The tense encounter unfolded Aug. 22 as Santa Monica Police Department officers investigated a report of a man chasing a woman near the Broadway stairs, according to a newly released critical incident briefing.

The man killed in the confrontation was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as 44-year-old Michael Rodriguez.

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Two uniformed officers responded to Broadway and Ocean Avenue at approximately 12:30 p.m. before speaking with witnesses in the 1400 block of Palisades Park.

The popular oceanfront park was crowded with pedestrians, visitors and vendors that Saturday afternoon when officers spotted Rodriguez, who was unrelated to the original call, holding a large knife above his head and moving toward an officer and several bystanders, police said.

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"Hey, put that down," an officer can be heard repeatedly shouting as he draws his gun and backs away from Rodriguez.

"Put it down. Put that down," the officer commands.

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Rodriguez ignored the warnings and continued advancing with the knife raised above his head, according to police. He then quickened his pace and closed the distance between him and the officer while the officer retreated.

The officer fired one round from his department-issued firearm, striking Rodriguez in the chest.

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Bodycam video from the second officer shows Rodriguez falling to the ground as the knife drops from his hand.

The officers immediately called for backup and requested emergency medical personnel.

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"Officer needs help," one officer can be heard saying before asking witnesses to remain at the scene.

As police approached Rodriguez and checked him for additional weapons, an officer discovered a second knife in his right pants pocket. Officers also spotted the handle of a third knife sticking out of his backpack, police said.

Investigators described the knife carried during the confrontation as a large, fixed-blade "fighting and utility style" weapon with a clip-point blade, protective hand guard, metal grip and serrations along part of its spine.

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Officers immediately began treating Rodriguez, applying gauze and a chest seal to his wound before performing chest compressions.

"Come on, you need to breathe," an officer can be heard pleading as police continued their lifesaving efforts.

Santa Monica Fire Department personnel later took over medical care and transported Rodriguez to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead in the emergency room at approximately 1:49 p.m.

Rodriguez died from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the medical examiner, who ruled his death a homicide. The case remains open, according to agency records.

No officers, bystanders or other members of the public were injured.

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"Any loss of life is tragic, and we recognize the impact on the family, our officers and our community," Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob said.

"Our officers face difficult and dangerous situations every day," Jacob continued. "When a life is lost during a police encounter, our responsibility to provide a clear and open account is especially important. Releasing this video is an important step in providing that account to our community."

The Santa Monica Police Department said detectives are conducting a criminal investigation into the shooting. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will separately review the officer’s use of deadly force, while the police department conducts an internal administrative investigation.

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Authorities cautioned that the bodycam video and accompanying briefing reflect preliminary evidence and do not represent final findings or conclusions.

Elena Rybakina ends Aryna Sabalenka's bid for third straight US Open title

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:50:28 -0400

Elena Rybakina moved one step closer to completing a career Grand Slam Saturday, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first U.S. Open title.

Rybakina had already been guaranteed to replace Sabalenka at No. 1 in the women's tennis world rankings next week, but she did more than inherit the top spot. She claimed the title Sabalenka had won the previous two years, making the changing of the guard official.

Rybakina was still processing the special moment afterward. "It’s tough to find words right now, honestly," Rybakina said. "I don’t expect nothing like this coming to this tournament. I’ve been dealing with a little bit with an injury, but somehow everything aligned together on my side."

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Rybakina won the Australian Open title earlier this year after defeating Sabalenka on another hard court, this time at Melbourne Park.

Sabalenka entered Saturday’s final with a 19-match winning streak at the U.S. Open, where she had not lost since falling to Coco Gauff in the 2023 final. Sabalenka was trying to become the first person since Serena Williams from 2012-14 to win three in a row at Flushing Meadows.

"I really felt like home here and cannot wait to come back next year," Sabalenka said. "I wish I could perform a little bit better, but I guess next year."

Saturday marked the third U.S. Open women’s final since 2000 between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, and the first won by the No. 2 seed. Serena Williams was the top seed in the other two, defeating her sister Venus in 2002 and Victoria Azarenka in 2013.

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Rybakina was born in Russia but represents Kazakhstan. She won her first major title at Wimbledon in 2022. A win at the French Open would complete a career Grand Slam for the 27-year-old.

Rybakina did show some frustration after pulling a backhand wide with a break point in the opening game of the third set, but soon she had taken charge of the match for good.

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Sabalenka had won the two other meetings this season, on the hard courts at Indian Wells and Miami, and leads their rivalry 10-8.

American Ben Shelton meets German tennis star Alexander Zverev in Sunday's men's singles final.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Uninvited woman enters Kamala Harris' Malibu property prompting sheriff response: reports

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:42:46 -0400

Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies responded to former Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Malibu Friday night after a woman showed up uninvited twice, according to multiple outlets.

After the woman was dropped off by an Uber, she attempted to contact security at the $8 million home and was told she needed to leave, according to the California Post.

But the unidentified woman came back again, prompting Harris’ security to call the authorities after 10 p.m.

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The woman was not arrested, FOX 11 reported.

President Donald Trump ended Harris’ Secret Service detail a year ago after former President Joe Biden had extended a year beyond the traditional six months for former vice presidents.

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Lt. Jason Duron, a watch commander at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff’s station, told the Los Angeles Times: "We are stepping up patrols of the property to be safe.

Eduardo Negrón, a Harris spokesman, told The Times: "Last night, security personnel stopped an individual who illegally entered Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman [Doug] Emhoff’s property before the individual reached the home. They are grateful to the security and law enforcement personnel who responded swiftly."

Negrón said neither Harris nor former second gentleman Emhoff were home at the time.

The couple bought the ritzy property last January.

The former vice president is a native of the Golden State, and she served as District Attorney of San Francisco, Attorney General of California and as a senator representing the state before she joined Biden’s presidential ticket.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the sheriff's department and reps for Harris for comment.

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A man who broke into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and attacked her husband with a hammer in 2022 was later sentenced to life in prison without parole.

'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson and wife Catherine splitting up after 2 decades of marriage

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:27:21 -0400

Alan Ritchson and his wife have decided to go their separate ways.

In a joint Instagram post shared on Saturday, the 43-year-old actor and his wife Catherine announced they have "decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way" after 20 years together.

"We grew up together. We built a life and a family together. And we are raising three incredible boys who will always be the center of our world," they wrote. "Nothing can diminish what these years have meant to us or the love and respect we will always share."

The post went on to say that the two plan on moving forward with "friendship, grace and a commitment to becoming the strongest co-parents we can be."

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They added that in addition to being good co-parents, the two will also allow one another the "room to grow into the people we are becoming."

"Change is hard enough without the whole world weighing in," they added. "We hope, especially for the sake of our boys, that you will allow our family to move through this chapter with privacy and compassion."

The statement concluded with the estranged couple thanking their followers for "supporting us as we continue to make the health and happiness of our family a priority."

TMZ reports that according to court documents, Ritchson filed for divorce in December, noting they reconciled in March, before announcing their separation in September.

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The two met as teenagers in high school, but broke up after some time together. They reconnected while in college and later got married in May 2006.

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Throughout their 20-year marriage, the two welcomed three sons; Calem, Edan and Amory.

Fox News Digital reached out to representatives for Ritchson but did not immediately hear back.

Ritchson's first significant role in Hollywood was in the hit TV show "Smallville," later appearing in "Blue Mountain State," "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," "Titans" and others.

His career-defining role came in 2022 when he landed the role of Jack Reacher on the Amazon Prime show "Reacher."

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"It’s funny: I've shown my kids the show," he told GQ in January 2024. "I let them watch season one – but I wouldn’t let them see the naked guy hanging crucified on the wall [who had his bollocks chopped off and was forced to swallow them whole], but everything else was… Within context, it all made sense."

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He added: "They loved it, man. For me, it’s not ‘Dad TV’, it's ‘family TV’. I walk down the street and little ladies on their walkers are like 'Reacher… Reacher…' It’s such a misnomer to me to qualify this as ‘Dad TV’. But I am a father and I, too, love the show. Maybe it does work.

Son of notorious Somali dictator reportedly living in Ohio decades after brutal regime's collapse

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:12:54 -0400

The son of former Somali dictator Mohamed Siad Barre, whose brutal regime was accused of widespread atrocities during his more than two decades in power, has been living in Ohio for years, according to a new report.

Ayanle Siad Barre, 61, lives in the Columbus area, home to a large Somali community, the New York Post reported. The outlet also identified his sister, Deka Mohamed Siad, as living in Ohio.

Their father ruled Somalia from 1969, until his government was overthrown in 1991. His regime has been accused of mass killings that left as many as 200,000 people dead, torture and other human rights abuses, including atrocities against the Isaaq clan. Mohamed Siad Barre died in 1995.

Historian and Oxford University doctoral researcher Mohamed Haji Ingiriis described Ayanle as his father's "right-hand man" and alleged that he wielded significant power within the government, according to the Post. Fox News Digital has not independently verified those allegations.

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Fox News Digital previously reported that another figure from the Barre era, former Somali military commander Yusuf Abdi Ali, had lived in the U.S. before being deported.

An immigration judge determined in 2024 that Ali personally engaged in torture while serving in the Somali National Army, and ordered soldiers under his command to detain and torture civilians and assist in extrajudicial killings, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Ali, who had been living as a permanent resident in Virginia, was deported to Somalia in December 2024.

"The United States will not be a safe haven for those who commit human rights violations," ICE official Russell Hott said at the time.

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The Post also reported that Ayanle established a translation-services company called Somal Global Services.

His sister, Deka, and her late husband operated Vanguard Home Health Care, which received more than $1.8 million in Medicare funding, according to documents reviewed by the publication.

The Post reported that the company appeared to have operated legitimately and filed the appropriate paperwork.

Some survivors of the Barre regime are now calling for U.S. authorities to investigate members of the former dictator's family.

Human rights activist Suleiman Bolaleh called for an investigation to determine what Barre family members knew or did during the dictatorship, according to the Post.

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The calls for an investigation do not establish wrongdoing by Ayanle or other family members.

Fox News Digital reached out to Ayanle Siad Barre for comment, but attempts to reach him through publicly listed contact information were unsuccessful.

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ICE, Department of Justice and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Fox News Digital's Peter Pinedo contributed to this reporting.

US Coach Kara Lawson opens up on importance of winning World Cup final for country on 9/11 anniversary weekend

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:37:08 -0400

Team USA women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson hopes her team can give Americans another reason to unite during an emotional weekend for the country.

The U.S. advanced to the FIBA Women’s World Cup championship game with a 76-66 victory over Spain in Berlin on Saturday, one day after the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Lawson said after the USA's semifinal win over Spain that winning the championship would carry added meaning after the somber anniversary.

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"I think, you know, being a part of USA Basketball for so long, there’s a great pride in it," Lawson said. "I mean, from when I was 17 years old until now, being a part of it in different capacities, you know, I think—I don’t know if there’s anyone prouder to represent the U.S. than I am in this capacity.

"And so we think about that. And I felt the presence of the U.S. here, even though we are in Europe. I felt it, and certainly felt it yesterday in 9/11 and, you know, a somber anniversary."

The 2001 terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Americans marked the milestone Friday with remembrance ceremonies across the country.

Lawson called the anniversary a "powerful memory" that remains with her and the team beyond one day.

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"And it’s something that was, you know, a powerful memory, and something that is on our minds, certainly on that day, but really other days as well," Lawson said. "It would mean a ton to win a World Cup for our country. We’re proud to be Americans, and we’re proud to represent USA. And to win a World Cup would be an amazing thing."

Lawson also said the team’s potential influence reaches beyond a women’s basketball community that has experienced heated rivalries and divisions in recent years.

"And as far as unity, I think unity is not just exclusive to the women’s basketball community," Lawson said. "I think it’s unity for our country as well.

"I think our team hopefully is creating unity across our country. People being proud about how we play and how we represent the red, white and blue."

Lawson’s connection to USA Basketball began as a teenager. She later helped the Americans win an Olympic gold medal as a player at the 2008 Beijing Games.

She coached the U.S. to the inaugural women’s 3x3 basketball gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and served as an assistant on the team that won gold at the 2024 Paris Games. USA Basketball selected Lawson in 2025 to lead the women’s national team through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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She is now one victory away from winning her first major international championship as the head coach of the five-on-five senior team.

The Americans had to fight for that opportunity Saturday.

Spain tied the semifinal at 58 entering the fourth quarter. The U.S. then held Spain to eight points in the final period and used a 12-2 run to pull away.

Breanna Stewart led Team USA with 16 points. Kahleah Copper added 13, while Jackie Young finished with 12.

The victory extended the Americans’ World Cup winning streak to 35 games. The U.S. has not lost in the tournament since falling to Russia in the 2006 semifinals.

Team USA will face France in Sunday’s championship game after the French defeated host Germany 86-64 in the other semifinal.

The matchup will be a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold-medal game in Paris. The U.S. escaped that contest with a 67-66 victory after France’s Gabby Williams made a shot with her foot on the 3-point line as time expired.

France entered the World Cup final undefeated and moved ahead of the U.S. in FIBA’s final power ranking after group play. The Americans are pursuing their fifth consecutive World Cup championship and 12th overall. France is appearing in its first World Cup final.

Faith has also remained an important part of the experience for Team USA guard Paige Bueckers.

Bueckers, who has spoken openly about her Christian beliefs throughout her college and professional career, was asked how important her relationship with Jesus Christ has been during the tournament.

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"My faith has always been important to me," Bueckers said. "It’s carried me through life. It’s been my rock, my foundation. So, I take that with me wherever I go."

Dad dies after horrifying cruise ship accident while celebrating his son’s wedding

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:32:56 -0400

A pastor from Elbow Lake, Minnesota, has died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury during a cruise in Italy while celebrating his son's wedding.

Steve Junker was aboard the Sun Princess on Aug. 16 when he fell and was later found face down and unresponsive in a pool, according to a GoFundMe page organized by his family.

Princess Cruises confirmed Junker's recent death in a statement to Fox News Digital.

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"We are deeply saddened by the passing of our guest and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this extraordinarily difficult time," the cruise line said.

Princess Cruises said ship personnel were alerted on Aug. 16 that a passenger needed medical assistance.

"The guest was attended to by the ship's medical team and subsequently transferred ashore for further care," the cruise line said.

Junker's family said he suffered a spinal cord injury and nearly drowned during the accident.

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He was transported by an Italian Coast Guard boat to a hospital in Naples, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit, according to the fundraiser.

Junker underwent emergency spinal surgery the following day.

His family said the procedure was successful, though his spinal cord injury remained severe.

As Junker remained hospitalized, his family said they faced challenges navigating his medical care overseas and worked to arrange transportation to a hospital in the United States.

"We are working through the medical, logistical and financial challenges of arranging appropriate medical transport and getting him to a hospital in the United States," the family wrote before his death.

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He was ultimately taken to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Aug. 23 for additional medical treatment, according to reports.

The family asked friends and loved ones to keep Junker in their thoughts and prayers.

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for every prayer, message, phone call, kind thought, and offer of support," the family wrote.

He ultimately passed away on Sept. 4 surrounded by loved ones, according to family postings on Facebook.

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Junker's church remembered him for his faith and the impact he had on those around him following his death.

"Pastor Steve was a wonderful person, loved by many, and had a great impact on many people through his faith," Chippewa Lutheran Church wrote in a Facebook post.

The church also shared a tribute from Nathaniel Junker, Steve Junker's son, who sang worship songs inspired by his father.

"He closed his eyes to this life and opened his eyes to Jesus," the church's post read.

Fox News Digital reached out to Junker's family for comment.

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A mourner wrote on Facebook, "May God bring comfort for all who loved and care for Pastor Steve Junker. I'm so sorry for your loss."

An obituary for the pastor noted that he worked as a pharmacist before answering the call to ministry. He left behind a wife, five children and their spouses, a grandchild and many other family members.

Oklahoma State stuns Oregon, deals early season blow to Ducks' national title hopes

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:04 -0400

Oregon’s winning streak came to an abrupt end Saturday, with Oklahoma State pulling off the first major upset of the season in a 39-31 victory.

The result snapped the Cowboys' 21-game skid against FBS opponents and gave first-year Oklahoma State coach Eric Morris his first win with the program. It also ended Oregon’s 41-game winning streak against unranked opponents.

The breakthrough sparked a memorable celebration in Stillwater, especially after Oklahoma State went 1-11 last season and opened this year with a 24-10 loss to Tulsa.

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Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker threw for 317 passing yards and two touchdowns, adding 109 yards and a rushing score in the upset win.

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The Ducks, the preseason No. 2 who looked vulnerable in a season-opening home win over Boise State, suffered a huge blow to their national title hopes. Oregon entered that matchup as overwhelming favorites.

Mestemaker, who played for Morris last season at North Texas, bounced back from a poor performance in the opener. His 10-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter gave the Cowboys the lead for good.

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Oregon returns home next Friday night to face Portland State. Oklahoma State hosts Murray State next Saturday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Country singer Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, voice behind family band Taylor Made, dies at 56

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:28:26 -0400

Country singer Brian "Nashville" Duckworth has died at the age of 56.

According to an obituary shared by his family, the singer died at his home Sept. 7.

His family, with whom Duckworth was part of the band Taylor Made, shared in the obituary that, while pursuing a career as a country music star, he "was a devoted dump truck driver for Wolfe’s Excavating," earning him the nickname, "Truck Boss."

They added that "he truly enjoyed" the job "because it allowed him to spend his days outdoors."

"Music was also a special part of his life. He loved to sing and proudly performed with his family band, Taylor Made. Brian never passed up an opportunity to share his voice, earning him the affectionate nickname 'Nashville.'"

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Duckworth grew up signing with his brother, Greg, and his sister, Wendy Williams, with the trio coming together in 2008 to form the band I-79 performing under that name for the first time at the Colgate Country Showdown.

They later changed their name to Taylor Made and made a name for themselves with hit songs such as "Things You Don’t Grow Out Of," which reached No. 36 on the Billboard Indicator chart.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 16 years, Tina, his six children, Zach, Ashton, Logan, Kayla, Michael and Matt, as well as his four grandchildren and five brothers and sisters.

"Above all, Brian treasured his family and the special memories they created together," the obituary read. "He also dearly loved his faithful fur family, who were constant companions and brought him great comfort and happiness. Brian’s love of family, music, and the outdoors will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him."

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His niece, Brianna Duckworth Kazner, shared a video on her Facebook account from her wedding, saying she is "having a hard time believing" that is "the last time Taylor Made sang together."

"I grew up watching my dad, Aunt Wendy, and Uncle Brian perform at fairs and festivals until I was finally old enough to join them on a few occasions," Kazner wrote. "As I’ve gotten older and started writing my own music, I knew the guy to call whenever I got creatively ‘stuck.’ He truly had such a way with song lyrics that I knew without a doubt Uncle Brian would pull me out of the songwriter’s slump."

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She shared that they recently spoke on the phone, "about a song idea he had," adding, "I can't count the number of times we got to sing together but it will have never been enough."

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A cause of death was not stated in the obituary.

Duckworth will be laid to rest at Floral Hills Memorial Garden on Monday.

Michigan exercises clock demons from week one win, vanquishes 11th ranked Oklahoma in Ann Arbor

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:10:09 -0400

Michigan didn't need any help from a phantom clock this week.

The Wolverines used a steady dose of quarterback runs and won the turnover battle en route to a 17-10, grind-it-out win over 11th-ranked Oklahoma in Ann Arbor.

Just one week removed from a controversial victory against Western Michigan, in which officials added an extra second to the clock to allow for a game-winning Hail Mary, many had written the Wolverines off for dead.

Instead, head coach Kyle Whittingham and his team buckled down and rose to the challenge.

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Make no mistake about it, this was a vintage Big Ten performance.

A lot of talk in the offseason was spent on how elite Oklahoma's defense was, and while the Sooners' unit played admirably, the Michigan defense was stifling and, at times, completely suffocating.

John Mateer, who many tapped as a dark horse Heisman contender heading into 2026, was harassed all day long by the Wolverines, completing just 52% of his passes and tossing an interception to boot.

For his part, Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood rebounded nicely, specifically on the ground.

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The beleaguered sophomore carried the ball 18 times for 87 yards and found the end zone late in the first quarter to help the Wolverines draw first blood.

The Sooners entered as 5.5-point favorites and, more importantly, College Football Playoff hopefuls. They still have plenty of time to right the ship, but losing to a Michigan team in transition has to feel like a splash of cold water to the face in Norman.

Somehow, the Wolverines are 2-0 after the first two weeks of the college football season. If you had said that 60:01 of game time earlier, even the most optimistic Michigan fan would have laughed in your face.

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Now the Maize and Blue have a signature win under their belt, which could be the difference between a trip to the CFP and a prolonged offseason come December.

More Americans are dining alone as solo restaurant reservations soar, data shows

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:03:05 -0400

A table for one is becoming more common in the dining scene, with solo reservations reportedly spiking in recent years.

Reservations for one surged 22% year over year in the third quarter of 2025, according to restaurant technology company Toast’s latest trends report, suggesting that dining alone may be losing its stigma.

Single-diner bookings still accounted for less than 1% of total reservations, according to Toast, but industry experts say it reflects a broader shift and opportunity in the restaurant world. The trend was also evident in the af&co. and Carbonate 2024 Hospitality Trends Report, which cited Brandwatch data showing interest in eating as a party of one had increased 7% year over year.

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"People stopped waiting for someone else to be free," Stephen Ingber, owner of Denver private-chef and catering company MileHighCook, told Fox News Digital. "A good meal used to require a date or a group to justify it. Now it just requires a reservation."

Ingber said about 15% of his bookings are now for one guest and that has risen annually. Some solo customers even book weekly or monthly, he added, and are often the best kind of customer.

Solo dining has also grown across both quick-service and full-service restaurants, as more consumers, especially Gen Z and millenials, embrace meals centered on convenience and personal enjoyment, Fox News Digital previously reported.

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"It's a small slice that is growing fast," agreed Terry Psaltakis, a 30-year restaurant operator from Chicago and founder of ShiftTrained.

Experts say restaurants that offer bar seating, smaller tables with a view, wine by the glass or half-bottle options and menus that do not assume sharing are best for solo diners.

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Just as important, Psaltakis said, is giving solo guests the same care and service as larger parties. Without company to distract them, they are there solely for the dining experience.

"Get it right and that solo diner turns into a regular who comes back every week and knows your bartender by name," Psaltakis said.

For diners who feel self-conscious, Ingber and Psaltakis both recommend the bar. "Ask the bartender what they’d order," he said. "A good one, a ready one, lights up."

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Dining alone isn't always a sign of loneliness, Rene Mondy, a Georgia-based licensed grief therapist and founder of The Solo Dining Directory, told Fox News Digital.

"Solo diners in healthy relationships seem to understand that dining with a partner or surrounded by friends doesn’t always equal connection," Mondy said.

While some diners might be hungry for conversation, others might relish in the alone time, Ingber said. He recommended using the experience as an opportunity to order something you might avoid with company or on a date, and not hiding behind a phone or book.

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He also says to remember one thing: "Nobody is looking at you, and if they are, they're jealous."

Former ESPN host hypocritically calls network a 'political lobbying firm' after Ted Cruz appearance

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:54:57 -0400

Former ESPN personality, and one of the most politically divisive sports personalities of our lifetime, Jemele Hill, and countless liberals on social media are losing their minds over the fact that Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was invited as a guest on ESPN's "College GameDay" to have a discussion with host Rece Davis about the bipartisan "Save College Sports Act," which he co-authored.

Hill posted on X, "Did not know ESPN had become a political lobbying firm."

The lack of self awareness is astounding. Hill hosted a show on ESPN called SC6 with another woke personality, Michael Smith, in which they discussed divisive political ideologies, mainly focused on race, even going as far as promoting Black Lives Matter.

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On July 12, 2016, Hill and Smith discussed four police officers leaving a WNBA game after Minnesota Lynx players wore Black Lives Matter shirts. Hill argued that demanding "accountability of police officers who commit unjust actions" was not equivalent to disrespecting police.

ESPN itself had Hill moderate its August 2016 "Athletes, Responsibility and Violence" town hall, which focused specifically on athletes, guns, violence and law enforcement.

In 2017, Hill made numerous inflammatory, awful comments about police, President Donald Trump, and conservatives. Hill claimed the "policing & judicial system are institutionally racist," endorsing the idea that law enforcement needs reform.

Hill also echoed and agreed with Colin Kaepernick's statements about comparing cops to the "slave patrols" that enforced discipline on pre-Civil War plantations.

Hill's post on Twitter calling Trump a "white supremacist" also caused ESPN to release a public statement distancing themselves from the employee's rhetoric.

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ESPN has also overtly lobbied for Democrat policies.

In 2022, former ESPN personality, Elle Duncan, who is now unfortunately the face of Netflix's sports programming, protested Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ "Don’t Say Gay" bill (The Florida Parental Rights in Education Act) live on air. Duncan was upset that the bill would restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for kindergarten through 3rd grade, stating, "We understand the gravity of this legislation and also how it’s affecting so many families across this country, and because of that, our allyship is going to take a front seat, and with that, we’re going to pause in solidarity," said Duncan."

That kind of lobbying has no business in sports. It has nothing to do with sports. It was overtly politically divisive. The same cannot be said about Cruz and the "Save College Sports Act."

Don't forget this either: in 2023, ESPN celebrated Lia Thomas, a male who stole records, opportunities, and trophies from real women, during Women’s History Month. It was definitively divisive and politically partisan.

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The list goes on and on.

The problem is, Hill is so lost in her woke ideology, she doesn't know how much of a hypocrite she is. She is willfully ignorant to how ESPN has been a mouthpiece for Democrats, especially over the last six years.

Also, "College GameDay" hosted Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2025 during its visit to the University of Pittsburgh. Hill had nothing to say about that. Why? It doesn't fit her narrative.

All in all, no matter what side of the political aisle you sit on, or how you feel about Cruz, him joining "College GameDay" to discuss the "chaos" college sports is going through because of a lack of regulation on NIL, the transfer portal, and more, it is not divisive or politically partisan like Hill and ESPN has been over the years.

Many of the people in the crowd who booed and those online freaking out about this need to get over themselves.

Team USA survives Spain scare with fourth-quarter surge to reach FIBA Women's World Cup final

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:49:06 -0400

For three quarters, Spain had Team USA staring straight at the end of a dynasty. Then, the Americans finally slammed the door.

Team USA pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 76-66 win over Spain on Saturday, advancing to the FIBA Women’s World Cup final and extending a World Cup winning streak that dates back to 2006.

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Spain kept the pressure on nearly all afternoon and had the game tied 58-58 entering the fourth quarter. But the Americans saved their best basketball for last, winning the final period 18-8.

Breanna Stewart led Team USA with 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Kahleah Copper added 13 and Jackie Young finished with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Young was especially important late, scoring 6 of her 12 points in the fourth quarter as the U.S. finally created some separation.

Afterward, Stewart said the difference was sticking with the fundamentals as the pressure mounted.

"Just continue to do the little things," Stewart said. "Honing in on the rebounding, making sure that we were getting to the offensive glass. Defensively, we picked up in the second half."

Stewart also made clear the Americans understand what’s next.

"This is going to be challenging, and obviously we have the biggest one tomorrow," she said. "But that’s what we’re here. We’re going for gold, and that’s what we’re going to do."

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The win was far from pretty.

Team USA shot 40% from the field and 3-for-18 from 3-point range, while committing 15 turnovers. The Americans also managed only 9 assists after entering the semifinal with Caitlin Clark leading the team in that category.

Clark, who once again came off the bench, finished with just 1 point, 1 assist and 1 rebound while going 0-for-3 from the field. Paige Bueckers scored 6 points, while Angel Reese added 5.

At halftime, with the U.S. leading only 39-36, head coach Kara Lawson said her team needed to be "a little more precise in our coverages" and noted that uncharacteristic turnovers had cost the Americans opportunities. She added that the team needed to "stay aggressive and stay calm."

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Spain got 17 points apiece from Maria Conde and Iyana Martín, but managed only 8 points in the decisive fourth quarter.

Now Team USA’s quest for a fifth consecutive World Cup championship moves on to the final against France. Stewart called France "a really tough team" and said the Americans would quickly turn the page after surviving Spain.

Anthropic CEO calls on AI industry to slow down tech race, drawing support from Elon Musk, Sam Altman

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:48:40 -0400

A tech titan's call to slow the artificial intelligence arms race ignited fierce reaction online, with some fellow executives insisting that the United States can't surrender its lead role in the rapidly evolving industry, while others warned that unbridled progress could threaten the very future of mankind.

In an essay published Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged caution and warned that advances in AI technology could outpace humans' ability to control the technology.

"We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models. Progress will still seem fast, and we must make wise use of the time we gain," Amodei wrote.

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"Left unchecked, it could outrun our ability to understand and control these systems, and so must be pursued very carefully, if at all," Amodei added.

The essay drew high-profile support from tech executives, with SpaceX CEO and xAI founder Elon Musk backing Amodei, posting, "Dario is right."

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman similarly posted on X, writing, "I agree with Dario that we need to pace the frontier."

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Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo responded to Amodei's essay on "Fox News Live" Saturday, arguing that voluntary industry measures might not be enough to prevent advanced systems from escaping human control.

"After they've accumulated all of the hard power in the world, they run the factories, they're integrated into the military, you know, they're sort of running the whole system, and humans are just sort of giving them orders," Kokotajlo said. "Then they stop taking orders at some points, and they kill off the humans."

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However, former White House AI "czar" David Sacks pushed back against AI warnings, including a viral post from former Anthropic staffer Jacob Coxon.

"[The warnings are] designed to scare the public about AI so that these NGOs can implement their preferred approach to AI, which is a government takeover," Sacks told "Special Report" on Thursday.

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Kokotajlo dismissed claims that AI safety advocates are working with foreign actors or NGOs, noting that he personally retweeted Coxon's statement after Coxon resigned.

"Is this a Chinese plot? No, of course not," Kokotajlo said, adding that warnings are coming from academics and industry veterans.

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Although Kokotajlo said he appreciated Amodei's comments, he argued that guardrails imposed by private companies might not be enough.

"I'm happy to see Dario coming out and saying this... it's still a step in the right direction," Kokotajlo said.

"But also, I worry that they're not going to go far enough and that we need to do something that's more radical," he added.

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Lawmakers have raised similar concerns about AI regulation.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., called on Congress to "convene a special session on AI and what the future of the U.S. looks like."

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Speaking on "Fox News Live," Luna described advanced AI as a "massive — uncontrolled currently — super weapon" and urged lawmakers to treat the emerging technology with the same level of caution as nuclear arms.

"AI doesn't just stop at state lines. It has the ability to, in some of the experiments that they have observed, to jump out of its box in its system. It has formed its own language," Luna said.

"We have [to] ensure that there's a kill switch in place to protect humanity. I think that that's a very measured approach on this," she added.

Luna said that while lawmakers need to implement safeguards, the United States cannot afford to slow down and lose ground to foreign adversaries in AI development.

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"Whoever controls AI will control, effectively, the world," Luna said. "Do we want that AI to be programmed and learned on our morals, our values as Americans, or do we want it done as dystopian China? I would argue that we have to win that race."

From Portland to Buffalo, here are 5 of the best chicken wing destinations across America

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:37:20 -0400

Saucy, spicy, mild, fried, smoked — however they’re prepared, chicken wings are an American staple, especially during football season.

Wings have come a long way since their humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York, where they were popularized in the 1960s.

Today, inventive variations have popped up at establishments across the country, some of which have garnered glowing reviews and accolades.

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The Takeout recently compiled a list of the best chicken wings in every state, with the selections based on multiple factors, including customer reviews, reader polls, local news coverage and wing competitions. 

Here are five of the best chicken wing destinations across the country — from Oregon to New York.

Fire on the Mountain — Portland, Oregon

This locally owned and operated eatery has been around since 2005. It's known for its freshly made, inventive sauces, which are available in unique flavors like Spicy Peanut, Raspberry Habanero and Jamaican Jerk.

Its Buffalo Lime Cilantro sauce won first place in the Creative Spicy category at the 2018 National Buffalo Wing Festival, and that same year the restaurant won third place in the Craft Wings category.

Fire on the Mountain also offers a rotating "sauce of the month," as well as vegan wings.

Scovilles — Salt Lake City, Utah

The Scoville scale measures the spiciness of chili peppers. So, as the name suggests, Scovilles in Salt Lake City likes to bring the heat.

Guests can choose from an array of sauces and dry rubs, including Scotch Bonnet, Ghost Pepper, Carolina Reaper and more spicy selections. Those who don’t love extreme heat opt for milder flavors like Cajun Honey BBQ and Buffalo Cilantro Lime.

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Scovilles earned the title of "Best Wings" in Salt Lake City Weekly’s 2025 "Best of Utah" awards, with the write-up raving about the wings’ crispiness and sauciness.

Wings, Etc. — Topeka, Kansas

This Topeka restaurant is no stranger to the chicken wing spotlight.

Its wings were crowned "Best Wings" by the Topeka Capital-Journal’s Community Choice for five years in a row, from 2020 through 2024. It was also awarded the title of "Twisted Wing King" at the Topeka Wing Fling in 2021, thanks to its Buffalo sauce and lime-pepper rub hybrid.

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Customers love the Hot-Honey Garlic and Tweener sauces at Wings Etc., The Takeout noted. 

Ale Emporium — Indianapolis, Indiana

Serving Indianapolis since 1982, one of the Ale Emporium’s most popular items is the Hermanaki wing, a crispy, sweet and spicy jumbo wing covered in a secret spice blend, along with the restaurant’s special house sauce and teriyaki.

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Ale Emporium does the classics well, too: Its Buffalo wings were praised by Axios Indianapolis in 2024.

Bar-Bill Tavern — Buffalo, New York

Would a chicken wing round-up really be complete without mentioning Buffalo?

Home of the Buffalo wing, the city has no shortage of places to get a wing fix.

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Although Bar-Bill Tavern is not where the Buffalo wing was originally created, it is a spot that holds its own and serves up some of the best wings in the area, according to locals and Visit Buffalo Niagara.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen told Barstool Sports Radio in 2019 that Bar-Bill Tavern was his favorite local spot to get wings.

World-record bluefin tuna caught off the coast of San Diego on rod and reel by sport fisherman

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:25:22 -0400

Fans of sushi in the San Diego area rejoice, as a world record bluefin tuna was reeled in off the Southern California coast earlier this week.

Markus Medak of Shearwater Fishing was able to snag the nearly 500-pound beast with the help of a fellow unnamed fisherman, on just a rod and reel.

According to the New York Post, the tuna weighed in at a staggering 446 pounds after being gilled and gutted, making it the largest bluefin ever caught on a rod and reel.

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The fish was then brought to Tunaville Market and Grocery in Point Loma, which sells to local San Diego restaurants.

Medak and his buddy could hardly believe their eyes when the monster catch got close to the boat.

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"We both got a look at it, and we didn’t even say anything," he told a local FOX affiliate.

Tommy Gomes, the owner of the Tunaville Market and Grocery, was thrilled to see the catch being brought to his doorstep, calling it a "big deal for the City of San Diego and for sportfishing."

"There’s a saying, ‘The world needs more tackle boxes and less Xboxes.’ We need to teach kids how to fish," he said.

Truer words have never been spoken.

Gomes says this year’s "Super El Niño" could have helped with ushering the record-breaking bluefin to SoCal, as the weather phenomenon may be bringing more exotic sea creatures to the Pacific coast.

The fish was reportedly broken down in a live demonstration at a local restaurant on Thursday evening.

A representative for the restaurant assured that every part of the tuna will be used, even its spinal fluid, considered a delicacy in some cultures.

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So, if you're a big fan of bluefin, make your way to the southern coast of California soon.

You'll either snag the catch of a lifetime, or enjoy some damn good sashimi at a local restaurant in the process.

Star from 'The Breakfast Club' looks unrecognizable with long beard and hair in rare public sighting

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:24:16 -0400

Former Brat Pack member Judd Nelson looked unrecognizable when spotted during a rare outing earlier this week.

The 66-year-old star was photographed while out-and-about in West Hollywood. He was photographed driving around town in his motorcycle, which featured yellow rims and accents throughout.

In the photos, Nelson sported a long beard and long hair, which he covered with either a gray baseball cap or a black helmet.

He kept things casual in a pair of camo pants, a red and blue flannel shirt, layered with a long black coat, which he accessorized with a pair of black sunglasses.

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Nelson rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the infamous Brat Pack, which was a nickname given to a group of young actors who frequently appeared in movies together throughout the decade.

The term was a play on the Rat Pack, which referred to a group of Las Vegas entertainers who often performed together in the 1950s and '60s, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.

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Other members include Nelson's "The Breakfast Club" co-stars Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall, as well as Demi Moore, Andrew McCarthy and Rob Lowe.

The term was coined by writer David Blum, who named the group of actors in a June 1985 article for New York Magazine, after both "St. Elmo's Fire" and "The Breakfast Club" were released in the same year and featured many of the same cast members.

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"They kind of portrayed my generation of actors as being entitled and irresponsible and unprofessional," Nelson told US Weekly in March 2024, regarding his feelings about the nickname. "Whereas my experience was everyone was on time. Everyone knows their lines. It’s so weird."

He also found it "weird" that the article made it seem as if the members of the Brat Pack were good friends, saying, "I lived in New York, then I did a movie with people out here [in L.A.]" and then once he was back in New York he lost touch.

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Former Brat Pack member Andrew McCarthy produced the 2024 documentary, "Brats," which featured many of the pack members, and allowed them to reflect on their feelings about the term.

Nelson refused to participate in the documentary, explaining, "I don’t even know who’s in the Brat Pack."

"It’s like, why kind of rebirth something that wasn’t necessarily fun?" he said. "How can we be experts on something that didn’t ever really exist?"

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Other Brat Pack films include "The Outsiders," "Sixteen Candles," "Pretty In Pink" and "About Last Night..."

Kristin Cavallari rocks daring denim and lace look in sizzling new photos

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:19:14 -0400

Kristin Cavallari is going back to her roots with a bold new campaign for Uncommon James.

The 39-year-old reality star and entrepreneur modeled pieces from her jewelry brand's new Detour collection in a desert-set campaign that she described as a return to "old-school Uncommon James."

Cavallari opened the Instagram carousel with a close-up shot of herself leaning against a row of mailboxes in the sun. She wore a fitted, light-wash denim corset-style top paired with layered gold necklaces, hoop earrings and stacked bracelets from the collection.

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Her blonde hair was styled in loose, windswept waves as she rested one hand against the mailboxes and looked directly at the camera.

"The new Detour collection is here and we're throwing it back to old-school @uncommonjames: effortless, edgy and the ultimate cool-girl jewelry 🖤," Cavallari captioned the post.

A second image pulled back to reveal the rest of the unexpected look.

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Cavallari posed beside the mailboxes in white lace underwear and slouchy cream-colored boots, placing one hand behind her head as she faced the camera. The denim top stopped just above her waist.

In another shot, Cavallari looked down while leaning against the mailboxes, with one hand resting near her shoulder. The wider frame showed the stark desert landscape surrounding the roadside setting.

Fans had plenty to say about the throwback-inspired shoot.

"It's giving Britney Spears Crossroads🔥," one person wrote.

"Drop the leg workout routine immediately 🔥😄," another commented.

One fan focused on the campaign itself, writing, "DETOUR looks so good on you 😉❤️‍🔥."

Others weren't as sold on the styling.

"You look gorgeous but not a fan of the outfit, less chic than usual :/," one commenter wrote.

Another questioned the unusual setting, asking, "Love her, but why at a post office?"

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The new campaign marks another chapter for the company Cavallari launched in 2017.

In an August interview with Business Insider, the former "Laguna Beach" star said Uncommon James remains at the center of her busy work schedule, alongside her Fizzen sparkling protein drink, "Let's Be Honest" podcast and entertainment projects.

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"My three kids, who are 10, 12, and 14, are my first priority," Cavallari told the outlet. "Next comes Uncommon James, the jewelry, skincare, and homeware company brand I launched in 2017."

Despite being the face of the company, Cavallari said much of her work happens far from a traditional office.

"For the rest of the week, I'm usually working on my laptop at my kitchen counter," she said. "It's a mix of editing podcasts, prepping for guest interviews, and pitching projects over Zoom."

Cavallari described herself as a "big picture" founder who particularly enjoys the creative side of building the brand.

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"I get really excited about marketing and big, brand moments throughout the year," she said, while acknowledging she still finds herself involved in smaller decisions.

Her ambitions as an entrepreneur weren't always part of the plan.

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Cavallari was 17 when she became a reality television star on MTV's "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" before later appearing on its spinoff, "The Hills."

"When I was on 'Laguna Beach,' I didn't have business aspirations," she told Business Insider. "To be honest, I don't think I had any aspirations at 17. Once I was on TV, however, doors opened, and I ran with the opportunities."

That eventually led Cavallari to launch Uncommon James.

"I wanted to prove to everyone, and to myself, that I could make it in the branding world," she said. "That's why I launched Uncommon James."

Nearly a decade later, Cavallari said her definition of success has shifted.

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"I've done the hustle, and although I'm still grinding, success for me would look like slower mornings, a peaceful mind, and having time in my day to do what I want."

Four Wisconsin cops injured after suspected drunk driver barrels toward crowd, sparks police chase

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:13:07 -0400

Four Wisconsin police officers were injured Saturday morning as a suspect drove into a crowd of people.

Officers with the Green Bay Police Department responded to a disturbance at a food truck at about 2:15 a.m. local time Saturday and were attempting to take some people into custody when a car drove toward bystanders and officers, prompting one officer to open fire.

The suspect then fled, which led to a short police chase that ended when officers did a PIT maneuver, a tactical move used by police to stop drivers.

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The driver was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

The four officers suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and received medical treatment.

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No injuries have been reported from the shooting.

Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis said at a subsequent news conference that the department didn’t know yet if the driver was connected to the disturbance near the food truck.

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He added that a couple of the officers’ injuries happened before the vehicle drove into the crowd, when they were attempting to take people into custody.

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The Brown County Sheriff’s Office will assist the department in investigating the officer-involved shooting.

Pink hits back amid backlash for criticizing Macklemore's pro-Palestinian concert remarks

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:03:13 -0400

Pink is doubling down on her criticism of Macklemore following his pro-Palestinian comments during a recent concert.

On Sept. 4, Macklemore opened for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and he used his time onstage to perform his anti-Israel song, "Hind's Hall." He repeatedly chanted "Free Palestine" while a slideshow played on the screen behind him, showing footage from the war in Gaza.

Several fans were upset by the performance, including an Instagram page called "Stop Antisemitism." The page shared a video criticizing Macklemore, calling the move "awful." Pink reposted the video to her own Instagram story, which started a new wave of backlash from people criticizing her for seemingly being pro-Israel.

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Initially, Pink didn't explicitly share her opinion on the matter, but on Sept. 11, she took to Instagram to explain her thoughts in an emotional statement.

"I’ve been quiet in my own words for a week, which you know isn’t like me. So here they are," she began.

The "So What" singer explained that she'd reposted the video that was critical of Macklemore, which "said things in words I didn’t write, and I wouldn’t have chosen all of them."

She maintained that "a repost isn't a statement," then wrote, "I’d rather be disagreed with for what I actually said than hated for what anybody else wrote, so let me say it."

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"I was born a Jew," she continued. "I didn’t pick it, and I’ve never hidden it. And this week a whole lot of people decided what I believe without asking me, without checking a single thing I’ve ever said or done, because a repost and the word 'Jew' were apparently enough to fill in the rest. But let me fill it in... myself."

"Of course I don’t speak for Israel, or for any government. I never have. What I said in October 2023 is still exactly what I believe: Hamas is a terrorist organization. Palestinians deserve a future that honors their humanity and their aspirations. Protecting innocent life comes first, everywhere, and nobody should ever celebrate the death of a child. Anybody’s child."

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She detailed the work she's done with UNICEF over the years, spending time with children "on both sides of that fence," and said, "I’m not going to litigate a complex war in an Instagram caption, and I’m not going to recite anybody’s slogan to earn back a follower."

Pink went on to explain that what she was "reacting to" was Macklemore himself. She recalled him performing his song "Same Love" at the Grammys in 2014, and how she cheered on the message, but "Four months later Macklemore put on a hooked nose, a black beard and a bowl cut, performed in it, and called it a 'random costume.'"

"Every Jew I know knew exactly what it was. The same love, it turned out, had a guest list, and we weren’t on it. But he apologized, and I let it go, because that’s what we do. We let it go. Then last weekend he stood in front of a stadium full of music-loving families, with violent images from a war on the screens, dedicated a song to the movement of his choice, and then took the mic to tell all of the Jews in the stadium that it wasn’t about them."

She added, "You don’t get to decide that for us."

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"That’s what prompted my repost," she wrote. "Not 'Free Palestine,' and not anyone’s right to say it. I have never asked for another artist to be silenced and I’m not asking now. I don’t need anyone fired, and I don’t need a refund. What I need is to be able to say, as a Jewish mom, 'that scared me, and it scared people I love,' without being told our fear is just propaganda, and without being told I’m somehow cool with genocide because I noticed?"

Pink wrote that she's always stood up for her beliefs, even when she is criticized for it, citing her own protest song, "Dear Mr. President," which she wrote in 2006 in response to the Iraq War.

"I have stood up for other people’s people my whole career, and I know exactly what it costs," she said. "And now I’m standing up for my own people, and I thought I knew going in how lonely that would be. And it’s lonelier than that. But I’m doing it anyway."

"Something has changed in this country, and I can read it in my own comments. 'From the river to the sea.' 'Zionist,' spat like it’s a slur, by people who couldn’t tell you the details of what I believe, because I hadn’t told them yet. I wasn’t asked. I was told. I don’t think most of them hate Jews. I think somebody handed them a story where the Jew who won’t apologize for existing must be the villain, and they’ve been putting words in my mouth ever since."

She said that while she can take being portrayed as a villain, "I just won't take it quietly, and I'm not going to teach my kids to."

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Pink added, "So, to the ones who are furious with me: you don’t have to agree with me. You never did. That’s been our unspoken agreement for twenty-five years, and it still stands, and so do I. You don’t have to agree with one thing Israel’s government does to not want the Jewish family two rows down from you to be scared or targeted at a concert. That’s the only thing I’m asking anybody for. To the ones who are frightened this week, Jewish or Muslim or Palestinian or Israeli or just tired of all of it: I see you. And if anybody wants to really know what I think, just ask me. I’m right here. I’ve never been hard to find. And I’ll keep speaking out, in my own words."

She ended her post by acknowledging the anniversary of 9/11, as well as Rosh Hashanah, saying, "Now I’m going to go make dinner for my kids, light the candles, dip some apples in honey, pour a glass of wine and be full of gratitude. That’s my tradition. It also happens to be a Jewish one. Shana tova."

Following the original wave of backlash against his performance, Macklemore shared a video to Instagram of himself speaking onstage, explaining that one of the reasons he chose to tour with Sheeran was to be able to say "Free Palestine" in front of a large audience.

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"Wanting all humans to be treated equal should never be controversial," he wrote in his caption.