Latest & Breaking News | Fox News

Popular honeymoon destination declares national emergency over massive HIV surge

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:43:49 -0400

Fiji has officially declared a national HIV emergency on its shores after alarming data revealed that one in 60 adults in the South Pacific island nation is currently living with the virus.

The Fijian government is urgently expanding testing and treatment to combat a massive surge in new infections, which the United Nations program UNAIDS notes has increased 12-fold over the past 15 years, according to The Associated Press (AP).

Highlighting the rapid acceleration of the crisis, Fiji recorded more than 2,000 new cases in 2025 alone, representing a staggering 16-fold increase compared to 2019, The New York Times reported.

HIV EPIDEMIC EXPLODES IN POPULAR HONEYMOON DESTINATION AS CRYSTAL METH USE SURGES

The scope of the epidemic is vast for a nation of fewer than one million people.

UNAIDS estimates that some 9,000 people were living with HIV in Fiji as of 2025. Just five years ago, the infection rate was one in 167 adults, but it has since climbed to one in 60, with one in 50 pregnant women now infected, the AP said.

The human toll is already mounting. Fifty-nine infants were born in 2025 with the virus, as the AP and Reuters reported — and 18 died before their first birthday.

Health officials have pointed to a growing epidemic of injected drug use as the primary catalyst.

As island nations increasingly serve as transit hubs for illicit drugs moving toward Australia and New Zealand, local markets for substances like methamphetamine have flourished.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER

The emergency stems from a sharp rise in high-risk methamphetamine use, with widespread needle sharing among drug users acting as a primary driver for the surging infection rates, the AP reported.

Antonio Lalabalavu, Fiji's health minister, announced that the situation, previously labeled an outbreak in January 2025, now requires a comprehensive, whole-of-government response.

Lalabalavu emphasized that the approach is focused on protecting people rather than judging, watching or shaming them.

The government is expanding free testing, providing clean needles for drug users, and offering free antiretroviral treatments, addressing a critical gap given that currently only 39% of patients know their status and a mere 22% are receiving care.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS

The international community is raising alarms over the speed of the transmission.

Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS executive director, said the situation in Fiji is one of the sharpest increases in new HIV infections globally — serving as a stark reminder that the AIDS epidemic is not over, AP and Reuters reported.

Regional health directors also warned that because Fiji operates as a major transport and tourism hub, the crisis could easily spread to other South Pacific nations if swift, stigma-reducing action is not taken by government, community and religious leaders.

In December, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a rapid assessment detecting unsafe injecting practices.

TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ

These practices can put people who inject drugs in Fiji at an increased risk of HIV transmission.

The "Bluetooth trend" has impacted the spread — with individuals injecting the blood of an already intoxicated person to achieve a high when they cannot afford their own drugs.

There were 1,583 new HIV cases reported in 2024, while 1,226 cases were indicated in the first six months of 2025, according to the assessment.

The most popular drug was crystal methamphetamine, with the assessment finding that 50% of interview participants injected themselves with a potentially contaminated syringe.

At the time, Munkhtuya Altangerel, U.N. Development Program representative, said the findings of the assessments were a wake-up call.

"Fiji’s HIV epidemic is not just a health issue — it is a development and human rights challenge that threatens lives, communities and progress," said Altangerel in a release.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

"We must act decisively and urgently to scale up harm reduction, expand access to HIV testing and treatment, and ensure that no one is left behind."

Ashley J. DiMella of Fox News Digital, as well as The Associated Press and Reuters, contributed reporting.

Rams coach Sean McVay's '60 Minutes' interview reveals why you shouldn't find your identity in your job

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:07:03 -0400

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is a football mastermind, Coach of the Year award winner, and a Super Bowl Champion. He's reached the mountain top in the NFL, but his comments on a recent "60 Minutes" episode revealed how those accolades and finding his identity in the pursuit of winning, ultimately left him empty.

While sitting down with L. Jon Wertheim, McVay opened up about insecurities and a lack of fulfillment, which almost led to him walking away from coaching to pursue a career in broadcasting. "The lies I told myself were ‘Once we win a Super Bowl, I’ll be happy’," McVay said. "My identity was so tied up into winning or losing games, and that’s where I felt my self worth lied."

Hearing this I couldn't help but think about Tom Brady's "60 Minutes" interview, which echoed these same sentiments by McVay about a lack of fulfillment in winning awards, Super Bowls and other accolades.

BILL BELICHICK CONFIRMS FEUD WITH TOM BRADY WAS FICTION, PRAISES HIS QUARTERBACK'S LEADERSHIP FROM DAY ONE

Even after winning three Super Bowls by the age of 27, Tom Brady admitted that the championships didn’t provide the lasting fulfillment he expected. In a 2005 interview with "60 Minutes," Brady was asked what he still wanted after accomplishing so much at such a young age. His response was sobering: "There’s got to be more than this." Brady explained that despite reaching the pinnacle of professional football success, he was still searching for something deeper. Twenty years later in a newsletter, Brady reflected on that statement saying that there is "more to life than playing football and winning championships."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE

THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!

McVay later explained, "I was ready to run away from coaching and hide behind a convenient narrative of some media opportunities." But then his wife told him: "That never sounded like the kind of leader you wanted to be."

SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER

When I hear stories like this, I'm reminded of all the times I've found my worth in what I do, as if that is who I am. My job is not my identity, neither is it for McVay. Our successes are not what define us. For those of a competitive nature, success is never enough. There's always something bigger and better. There's always another championship to win, more money to make, and more followers to gain. If that's what you think will provide you the hope, peace, value, and fulfillment we're all searching for, it will leave you feeling empty. It's fleeting, ultimately.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Pursuing excellence in your job is not a bad thing, as long as it is not made into an idol because you consider it the source of your worth and happiness. It will fail you every time. This is why I personally believe that putting your identity in anything other than Jesus Christ may provide satisfaction for the short term, but it will not satisfy you eternally.

NORAD F-16 intercepts aircraft that violated restricted airspace over Camp David with Trump present: officials

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:01:16 -0400

A NORAD F-16 fighter jet intercepted an aircraft that violated restricted airspace over the area of Camp David Saturday morning while President Donald Trump is spending the weekend there, according to officials.

There is a permanent no-fly zone over Camp David in Maryland, with additional restrictions when the president is there.

NORAD dispensed flares during the intercept to get the pilot’s attention, and were able to safely escort them out of the area, the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) said in a release.

NORAD F-16S INTERCEPT MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS OVER NEW JERSEY

"Should NORAD aircraft intercept a general aviation aircraft, the pilot should immediately come up on frequency 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around to reverse course until receiving additional instructions on one of those frequencies," the release said.

NORAD F-16S INTERCEPT MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT VIOLATING FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS OVER NEW JERSEY

Turmp left for Camp David on Friday evening.

"Pilots! @NORADCommand fighter aircraft intercepted an aircraft violating restricted airspace over Thurmont, MD, resulting in flares being deployed," the First Air Force, part of NORAD, wrote on X on Saturday. "Make sure to check NOTAMs before takeoff to ensure you have current information about TFRs in your area. Stay Safe, Fly Informed!"

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

A plane was last intercepted over Camp David in June when Trump was staying there. That pilot was also safely escorted away.

Arkansas campus resembles a ghost town as no one shows up to watch Razorbacks get beaten down by Georgia

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:30:08 -0400

There's a saying that "it just means more" in the SEC, and while that may be true at most schools, Arkansas isn't one of them.

The team has only had four winning seasons in the past decade, never once eclipsing the ten-win threshold, and it doesn't look like things are getting better in The Natural State anytime soon.

The Razorbacks are fresh off a beatdown at the hands of the Utah Utes, and after returning from Salt Lake City to play the Georgia Bulldogs, you would assume the fanbase would be there to support their team and watch a conference game at home.

USC FOOTBALL RIPPED FOR PATHETIC CROWD AT HOME OPENER: 'ABSOLUTELY EMBARRASSING'

Apparently, that wasn't the case, as Fayetteville and, more specifically, the University of Arkansas campus looked like a ghost town all Saturday morning.

This is an SEC school on gameday? I've seen busier streets in a zombie apocalypse movie.

But hey, maybe everyone is just really excited for the start of the game and wanted to get to their seats before kickoff.

I'm sure that's it, right?

Good Lord, that's brutal!

We are three games into the Ryan Silverfield era at Arkansas, and it looks like the fans have already had enough.

THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!

It takes time to get your players in the building and get everyone to buy in, and Silverfield is basically starting from scratch, but Hogs fans don't seem to care one way or another.

It doesn't look like they missed much either, as the Bulldogs predictably dragged the Razorbacks up and down their home turf for four quarters en route to a 45-17 drubbing.

The Woo, Pig Sooie faithful absolutely saw this one coming and apparently wanted no part of it.

Can you blame them, either?

Arky fans have had to endure a lot of crap these past several years, and until things improve on the field, this might be the new norm at the house that Donald W. Reynolds built.

OUTKICK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE FOX NEWS APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Darren McFadden and Felix Jones ain't walking through that door anytime soon, so it might be another long autumn in northwest Arkansas.

Hasan Piker says he’d ‘absolutely’ campaign for AOC in 2028 as El-Sayed distances himself

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:24:45 -0400

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said he would "absolutely" campaign for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., if she runs for president in 2028, as some Democratic politicians distance themselves from the streamer over his past remarks.

Appearing on an episode of "The Axios Show," taped in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Piker revealed his interest in working as a campaign surrogate for Ocasio-Cortez.

"What goes on behind the scenes in the Democratic Party and what gets talked about is entirely different, I think in many respects," Piker said.

Asked point-blank if he would campaign for Ocasio-Cortez in 2028, Piker said, "Oh, absolutely, yes."

HASAN PIKER MAKES AOC HIS 2028 PICK FOR PRESIDENT, SAYS IT'S 'NOT EVEN A QUESTION’

The controversial streamer revealed he has also been in touch with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, along with "politicians that you would not expect, that are not immediately seen as allies to Democratic socialists."

Piker's comments come as some Democratic politicians have begun distancing themselves from him following controversial remarks — including Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee in Michigan.

ABDUL EL-SAYED DISMISSES QUESTIONS ABOUT HASAN PIKER TIES ON 'FACE THE NATION,' PIVOTS TO GROCERIES

When asked if Piker had been invited to campaign for El-Sayed, he said that he had not been asked to stay away from — or come to — Michigan.

"If my services are needed, I’ll go wherever," Piker said.

HASAN PIKER INSISTS ABDUL EL-SAYED ASKED HIM TO 'STUMP' FOR MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN AMID BACKLASH

He added that if El-Sayed were to call on him to campaign this close to the upcoming midterms, "there’d be real deep problems."

"My job isn’t to get 65-plus-year-olds out to vote for the Democratic candidate," Piker continued. "My job is to get under 45-year-old, college-educated, and non-college-educated men to come out and participate."

LIZ PEEK: HASAN PIKER EXPOSES DEMOCRATS' DESPERATION TO WIN BACK YOUNG MEN

Piker's comments during the Axios interview drew a public rebuke from El-Sayed after interviewer Alex Thompson recalled Piker's previous statement that "America is the top dog in terrorism."

"Do you think America, then, is worse than al Qaeda?" Thompson asked.

RADICAL EL-SAYED ALLY DOUBLES DOWN ON ANTI-AMERICAN RHETORIC WITH STUNNING TERRORIST COMPARISON

"Pound for pound as far as the number of deaths, yes," Piker replied. "We have caused tremendous terror all around the world."

"I think that that is not only terror that we are waging on regular civilians, and nations in the periphery, but it's also having consequences on ourselves," the Twitch streamer continued. "It's having dramatic consequences on the home front."

RASKIN CALLS PIKER’S RHETORIC 'IRRELEVANT DISTRACTION' AFTER THE STREAMER SAID HE'D VOTE FOR HAMAS OVER ISRAEL

"One clear example of this is what we did in Minab [Iran]," Piker said, referring to a strike on a school earlier this year. A United Nations fact-finding mission said it found "reasonable grounds to believe" the U.S. carried out the strike and that the attack amounted to the war crime of launching an indiscriminate attack. "There's no distinction between blowing up a school, triple-tapping it with Tomahawk missiles. If you're killing 140 schoolgirls, that is an act of terror."

WATCH: Hasan Piker says he would campaign for AOC if she runs for president

Piker finished his thought by conceding that not all Americans are terrorists, but emphasized the need for an "environment of accountability."

ABDUL EL-SAYED PLAYS DOWN HASAN PIKER TIES AFTER STREAMER’S VIRAL ANTISEMITISM FIRESTORM

The Twitch streamer’s inflammatory stance was quickly denounced by El-Sayed’s campaign, which condemned the views in a statement to Axios and Fox News Digital.

"I do not agree with this statement [on al-Qaeda], nor do I give much weight to the statements made by a social media streamer," the campaign told the outlet. "I am more concerned with the dangerous policies of Donald Trump and Mike Rogers that are raising the prices of gas, groceries and healthcare for Michiganders."

FAR-LEFT STREAMER HASAN PIKER CALLED OUT BY MS NOW HOSTS IN FIERY EXCHANGE OVER HIM BEING A DRAG FOR DEMOCRATS

Piker’s apparent scramble to align himself with high-profile Democrats ahead of the midterm elections was noted by Kaivan Shroff, a media commentator and former digital organizer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.

"The central tension with Hasan is that he wants his electoral influence taken seriously, but he also wants to operate like a streamer with no responsibility for what his comments create for the candidates he supports," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "You can’t claim credit for helping politicians win and then treat the consequences of your own rhetoric as their problem."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE

Shroff said that Piker’s comments regarding Ocasio-Cortez are "a perfect example," adding that, "saying publicly that you’re talking to her and her team turns that relationship into a political story whether they wanted one or not. If the goal is to help a candidate, sometimes the most useful thing you can do is not make yourself the story."

He also pointed to the conflicting priorities between Piker and El-Sayed, which may be a factor in the division between the two far-left Democrats.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

"El-Sayed has every reason to make clear that Hasan does not speak for his campaign, and Hasan criticizing him for creating that distance exposes the conflicting incentives here," Shroff said. "A candidate has to answer to voters…a streamer has to keep an audience engaged. If Hasan really wants to help the candidates he supports, an easier solution would be to stop handing them inflammatory comments they then have to explain and go away for a while."

Fox News Digital reached out to Piker and representatives for Ocasio-Cortez for comment.

Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report.

Illegal immigrant rideshare driver charged with rape in Maryland had prior NYC sex abuse arrest: DHS

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:49:29 -0400

An illegal immigrant rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting a teenage female passenger in Maryland has a history of sex abuse in New York, federal authorities said.

Abdoulaye Dia, a Guinea national from West Africa, was charged with first-degree rape, kidnapping, second-degree assault and third-degree sex offense, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

On Tuesday, Montgomery County police officers were called to a hospital where an underage teen girl reported a rape. She told police she was raped by an Empower rideshare driver.

RIDESHARE DRIVER ARRESTED IN ALLEGED SCHEME TARGETING IVY LEAGUE STUDENTS FOR SEX: PROSECUTORS

Dia took her to a parking lot in Silver Spring, where the alleged assault occurred.

Investigators identified Dia through information obtained from the rideshare app.

He was arrested Wednesday.

TWICE-DEPORTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH RAPE AS DHS URGES FAIRFAX TO HONOR ICE DETAINER

Empower told Fox News Digital that all its drivers undergo background, sex offender, motor vehicle, and Social Security traces. Furthermore, they are vetted against the same global watchlist used by Uber and Lyft, through the exact same screening provider.

"The background check, sex offender check, driving record check, social security trace, and global watchlist search on this customer were conducted on July 16, 2026, and did not reveal any incidents," the company said about Dia.

"The Montgomery County Police Department reached out to Empower about this incident. Empower, as is our policy, asked law enforcement what Empower could do to assist their investigation and immediately provided all information requested."

Dia was previously arrested June 10 in New York City for sexual abuse by forcible compulsion, forcible touching of the sexual/intimate parts of another person, injuring a child less than 17 and sexual abuse without consent, a DHS spokesperson told Fox News.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

He entered the United States illegally through Arizona in December 2023 and was released by the Biden administration, DHS said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Empower for comment.

SPAM's newest flavor embraces buzzy trend but divides fans: 'Absolutely NOT'

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:10:57 -0400

The hot honey craze has officially reached one of America's most recognizable — and polarizing — canned meats.

Hormel Foods this week unveiled SPAM Hot Honey, the first permanent addition to the brand's lineup in two years.

"The launch taps into one of today's fastest-growing flavor trends," the company told Fox News Digital, saying the sweet-and-spicy combination brings "fresh excitement" to the nearly 90-year-old brand.

MCDONALD'S BRINGS BACK POPULAR ITEM FOR SHORT TIME AS ONE STATE GETS A TREAT

"SPAM Hot Honey Flavored reflects the SPAM brand's ongoing commitment to flavor innovation," the company added. "Whether someone prefers sweet, spicy or savory flavor profiles, this variety delivers the best of both worlds with a balance of sweetness and heat."

SPAM Hot Honey is now at select grocery retailers nationwide, joining the brand's lineup of more than 10 flavors.

To celebrate the launch, Hormel partnered with New York City's Win Son Bakery, where customers can try two limited-time menu items through Sept. 20 at its Brooklyn and Manhattan locations: a breakfast sandwich and a fan tuan, a traditional Taiwanese sticky rice roll, according to a press release.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER

Some fans said they were excited to try the new flavor.

"I'd give it a shot," one person said on Facebook. "I try every new SPAM that comes out," added another.

But not everyone is convinced.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES

"I'm still a fan of just the original flavor," one SPAM purist said on Facebook, adding, "Sweet and Spicy may taste good fried, but I will have to pass."

Another commenter exclaimed, "Absolutely NOT in any flavor!"

TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ

"So tired of this hot honey trend everywhere," one Reddit user said.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

The SPAM launch is the latest example of hot honey spreading across grocery shelves and restaurant menus. In recent years, chains and brands have rolled out hot honey menu items, sauces, potato chips and bacon, as companies recognize a growing appetite for "swicy" — sweet and spicy — flavors.

Introduced by Hormel in 1937, SPAM gained popularity during World War II, when more than 100 million pounds were shipped to feed Allied troops. Today, the canned meat has sold more than 9 billion cans worldwide and remains especially popular in Hawaii and parts of Asia, Fox News Digital previously reported.

Trump announces new 'AI Force,' vows to protect industry as AI czar announcement nears

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:08:52 -0400

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" and plans to name an artificial intelligence czar as his administration pushes to accelerate the growth of AI in the U.S.

Trump said in a lengthy Truth Social post that his administration would resist efforts to restrict the rapidly developing technology while using the existing criminal and civil justice systems to address potential wrongdoing.

"We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," the post read. "Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!"

GOP LAWMAKERS SMELL SOMETHING ELSE BEHIND BIG TECH'S AI DOOMSDAY WARNINGS: 'SOMETHING ELSE GOING ON'

Trump added that the government would also be "looking for BAD" and said existing criminal and civil laws could be used to address problems involving the technology.

"For this purpose, I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS, in my First Term," the president's post continued. "To that end, I will be announcing, in the near future, the AI ‘Czar’ — Only High I.Q. individuals need apply!"

Trump did not provide details about the structure, authority or membership of the proposed AI Force, or identify potential candidates to serve as its czar.

POWERFUL COLD WAR-ERA TOOL TRUMP COULD USE IN AN AI EMERGENCY IS SET TO EXPIRE IN DECEMBER

Trump's announcement comes as lawmakers grapple with whether and how to regulate the rapidly developing technology.

Some Republicans have questioned calls for additional government oversight, while others have pushed for safeguards after AI industry leaders raised concerns about increasingly capable models.

Earlier this week, Trump joined the debate by rejecting calls for additional government regulation of the industry, arguing that restrictions could hinder the U.S. in its competition with China.

In Saturday’s post, Trump compared criticism of AI and data centers to several other political controversies and argued that opposition to data-center construction had largely failed.

RAND PAUL CLASHES WITH FELLOW REPUBLICAN OVER AI 'KILL SWITCH' AS SENATE GRAPPLES WITH 'TERMINATOR' FEARS

Trump also predicted that AI could eventually account for as much as 25% of U.S. gross domestic product, though he did not cite a source for the estimate.

"AI is the next Industrial Revolution, or Internet, but will be even larger and more impactful, possibly as much as 25% of our Country’s GDP," he wrote. "We are leading China, and the rest of the World, and I intend to keep it that way!"

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

In a separate Truth Social post, Trump asked people to choose within the post on what to call AI.

"Many people think that the words "Artificial Intelligence" are inaccurate, and very ineloquent, relative to AI, or Artificial Intelligence. A far more elegant and accurate description of this new phenomena would be Superior Intelligence (SI) or, Extreme Intelligence (EI) or, Supreme Intelligence (SI)," he wrote. "This is a Poll, and I would appreciate everybody voting! Which is the best name for this ever growing "Revolution?" President DONALD J. TRUMP"

Wendy's revives nostalgic yellow packaging after it spent decades away

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:08:14 -0400

Eating at Wendy's in the coming weeks will offer a new experience that may look familiar to customers who grew up with the fast-food chain.

A company spokesperson told TODAY.com that Wendy's is bringing back the iconic yellow packaging that appeared on its fry cartons, cups, wrappers and other items for decades.

RED LOBSTER'S 37-YEAR-OLD CEO BETTING ON NOSTALGIA, AI TO FUEL CHAIN'S COMEBACK AFTER BANKRUPTCY

"Fans have been asking for its return for years, making it one of the most requested comebacks in Wendy's history," the spokesperson said in the statement. "Yellow has been part of Wendy's since the very beginning and is something many fans instantly recognize."

Wendy's will begin rolling out yellow packaging for its Frostys, nuggets, burgers and fries on Sept. 28, with the throwback look continuing into 2027, USA Today reported.

Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio in 1969. Yellow became a recognizable part of the chain's look, though Wendy's branding changed over the years to feature red and white more prominently.

"Like any brand, Wendy's has refreshed its look and feel over time, and our packaging evolved along with it," Wendy's chief marketing and customer growth officer Tariq Hassan told USA Today.

TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ

Yet customers apparently missed the yellow.

"Fans asked. Constantly," Hassan said. "It's one of the most requested things we've ever had come back."

Social-media users have been expressing nostalgia for Wendy's vintage-style packaging for years.

"I miss the old Wendy's," a Facebook user captioned photos of Wendy's food in yellow packaging in 2025, adding, "The yellow packaging had powers I think."

"They should do a throwback limited-time deal and bring the yellow back!" someone commented.

"Throwback, when all the Wendy's had the yellow packaging, you just had to be there to remember," another Facebook user captioned a photo collage posted in February showing a 1990s-era Wendy's restaurant, complete with its recognizable sunroom, along with food in yellow packaging.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER

Reddit discussions about the return of Wendy's old-school look have also drawn dozens of comments, with some users calling for the chain to revive other elements they remember from the 1980s and '90s, including its salad bars and older-style fries.

Wendy's nostalgic packaging is part of a broader trend of major restaurant chains revisiting elements of their past.

More than 150 Pizza Hut locations, for instance, feature old-school dining rooms with red cups, salad bars, checkerboard tables and Tiffany-style stained-glass lamps reminiscent of the chain's restaurants in the 1980s and '90s.

Known as "Pizza Hut Classic" restaurants, the locations also feature promotional materials for BOOK IT!, the reading incentive program Pizza Hut launched in 1984 and continues to operate today.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS

People drive from as far as three hours away to eat at Pizza Hut Classic restaurants, a franchise owner previously told Fox News Digital.

Taco Bell has similarly tapped into nostalgia through its "Decades" campaigns, bringing back fan-favorite menu items from different eras while rolling out retro-inspired merchandise, commemorative cups and other throwback experiences.

The chain's latest Decades menu, launched in August, revived several items associated with 2016, including the Naked Chicken Chalupa, Meximelt, Beefy Crunch Burrito and Caramel Apple Empanada for a limited time.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

McDonald's has also returned past favorites to its menu. Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce are currently back at participating restaurants for a limited time.

Clay Aiken 'died inside' after Rosie O'Donnell outed him on 'The View' in 2006

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:54:10 -0400

Clay Aiken is reflecting on a difficult moment in his life.

During a recent appearance on Page Six Radio, the 47-year-old singer opened up about being outed by Rosie O'Donnell during an episode of "The View" in November 2006 during an on-air discussion with Kelly Ripa.

"I died inside a lot that week," he said. "I got woken up by my son's mother who said, 'Um, you need to wake up because Rosie just outed you on 'The View.' I woke up. I was freaked out."

O'Donnell's confrontation with Ripa came shortly after Aiken playfully put his hand over Ripa's mouth while he was co-hosting "Live with Regis and Kelly." Ripa didn't find the joke funny, and after removing his hand from her mouth said, "I don’t know where that hand’s been, honey."

CLAY AIKEN SAYS KELLY RIPA FEUD SPARKED THE 'MOST CATASTROPHIC' WEEK OF HIS LIFE

When discussing the incident on "The View" a few days later, O'Donnell called the comment "homophobic" while defending Aiken, telling Ripa, "from where I sit as a gay person in the world, I have to tell you, that's how it came off to me."

"I was in L.A. when that aired, and I don't have any ill feelings against Rosie, she did mean well," he said. "Her words were, I think, chosen in the heat of like, 'why the hell is this girl on live TV with me right now?'"

At the time, Ripa defended herself from O'Donnell, saying her comment was made because "he's shaking hands with everybody in the audience" during cold and flu season, saying it was "outrageous" to imply she was being "homophobic."

GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE

Aiken later referenced the awkward on-air moment when presenting at the VMA Awards with Tori Spelling a few weeks later, calling her "very gracious" in "trying to diffuse the whole situation."

LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

While O'Donnell mistakenly outed the "Invisible" singer while defending him, Aiken didn't publicly confirm his sexuality until September 2008, when he posed for the cover of People with his newborn son with the headline, "Yes, I'm Gay."

"It was the first decision I made as a father," Aiken told the outlet at the time. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things. I wasn’t raised that way, and I’m not going to raise a child to do that."

His son was born via invitro fertilization with his close friend and music producer, Jaymes Foster.

Aiken made a name for himself when he competed on season two of "American Idol" in 2003. He finished in second place as the runner-up to Ruben Studdard.

PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE

"Nobody thought that anybody was going to ... Even Kelly [Clarkson] had not had anything happen for her yet, right? Her album had not even come out when we auditioned," he told People in July. "So none of us realized that the stakes were there."

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Sharon Stone claims ex-husband signed her up for brain surgery without her consent after stroke

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:14:51 -0400

Sharon Stone is opening up about a traumatic time in her life.

During a recent appearance on the "Mayim Bialik's Breakdown" podcast, the 68-year-old actress recalled the moment she woke up on a gurney to find she was on her way to get exploratory brain surgery, which her husband at the time, Phil Bronstein, allegedly signed her up for, but she never consented to.

The incident occurred in 2001, after she found herself in the neurological intensive care unit following a subarachnoid hemorrhage and stroke which caused her to go in and out of consciousness.

"First I woke up, and I was being wheeled to exploratory brain surgery," she said. "He had signed me up for exploratory brain surgery without my knowledge or consent. And I woke up again because the gurney hit something on the floor."

'GAME OF THRONES' STAR EMILIA CLARKE WAS CONVINCED SHE 'CHEATED DEATH' AFTER SURVIVING TWO BRAIN ANEURYSMS

Stone recalled the doctor continuing to wheel her to surgery despite the fact that she didn't consent to or want it. She explained he told her, "Don't worry. It's all been taken care of."

"So I stood up on the gurney with my hospital gown open, my a-- in the breeze, and suddenly everyone came running – nurses, orderlies, everybody," she said. "And this a--hole doctor, and he had a fax in his hand and he was screaming, 'You can't do that. I'm on the phone with People magazine.'"

She continued arguing with the doctor and telling him she never signed off on that, to which the doctor replied, "Yes, you did. I said you did. And I'm on the phone with People magazine," implying he has told them she is in surgery.

After telling her he had the right to speak with the magazine because he was her doctor, Stone said she fired him.

GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE

"He said, 'You can't do that,' and this head nurse who saved my life, this like 50-year-old head nurse, beautiful blonde woman, came out, and she said, 'Well, she just did, sir. She just did,'" Stone said. "And she said, 'Take her back to her room.' And I wouldn't be alive today if it wasn't for her."

During the interview, Stone also alleged that Bronstein initially delayed taking her to the hospital and then kept telling doctors "that I was faking it."

Stone has spoken about her stroke many times over the years, and went into detail about her recovery in a 2014 essay in The Hollywood Reporter.

"I had a massive brain hemorrhage. So I know what the alternative to growing older is," she wrote for the outlet. "I bled in my brain for nine days. I spent two years learning to walk and talk again. I came home from that stroke stuttering, couldn’t read for two years. I was in an ICU for nine days and the survival rate for what I went through is very low. I don’t need someone to make me feel bad about growing older. I’ll tell you what makes you feel bad: when you think you might not."

LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Bronstein and Stone separated in July 2003, and their divorce was finalized in early 2004.

SANDRA BULLOCK'S WAKE-UP CALL THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING DURING LATE PARTNER BRYAN RANDALL’S ILLNESS

Their divorce was followed by a custody dispute over their son, Roan. In 2008, a San Francisco court denied Stone's attempt to alter the custody arrangement which listed Bronstein's San Francisco home as Roan's primary residence, with Stone getting visitation rights.

Stone has since said she believes her role in "Basic Instinct" led to some prejudice against her in that case.

"I had had a brain hemorrhage and was an actress who had made sexy movies." she told AARP in January 2012. "I would go to these [philanthropic] events where I had to get on stage. I would be in the wings, with people looking at me, my head on the floor, praying: 'God, please help me. I know I have to go out there and raise money. But I've lost my child, I've lost my health, I've lost everything.' I was just broken."

PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Las Vegas tourism finally showing signs of rebound despite sky-high prices

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:58:51 -0400

Las Vegas tourism may have taken a hit last year — but new data suggests Sin City may be showing signs of life again.

Las Vegas topped Priceline's list of U.S. destinations with the biggest year-over-year increase in searches for September, beating out Orlando and New York, as the New York Post reported.

The city also welcomed 2.7% more visitors in July compared with the same month last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).

LAS VEGAS PRICES SQUEEZE EVERYDAY TRAVELERS AS POPULAR CITY EMBRACES EXPENSIVE MAKEOVER

That marks a partial recovery after visitation fell 12% in July 2025.

Hotel occupancy in July rose 1.1 percentage points year over year to 77.2%, while convention attendance fell 5.6%, according to the LVCVA.

Vegas' signs of life come amid frustration from tourists over the rising cost of visiting the city.

A $26 minibar bottle of water at Aria, for example, sparked social-media outrage in 2025 after a guest's complaint was published by travel blog "View from the Wing" and picked up by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

It became a symbol of complaints that visitors were being nickel-and-dimed in Vegas.

TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ

The city has yet to fully recover to its pre-pandemic tourism levels.

In 2025, Las Vegas welcomed 38.5 million visitors, down 7.5% from 2024, according to the LVCVA. Visitor spending fell to $50.8 billion that year, down from $55.1 billion in 2024, according to a report presented to the LVCVA board.

LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill told the Nevada Economic Forum earlier this month that annual visitor volume remains about 10% below the 42.5 million visitors recorded in 2019.

One major factor is the decline in Canadian travelers, historically Las Vegas' largest international market.

Canadian visitation is down about 30% from 2019 levels, Hill said, while airfare to and from Las Vegas has climbed more than 20% in recent months, according to reports.

"We are still gradually losing leisure travelers," Hill told the panel. "But right now our convention attendance is so strong that it is more than overcoming that number."

Las Vegas visitors are also getting wealthier — and fewer of them are in their 20s.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER

In 2025, 75% of visitors earned $100,000 or more, according to the LVCVA, and 44% earned $150,000 or more, News 3 Las Vegas reported.

Meanwhile, visitation among tourists ages 21 to 29 has fallen more than 10% since 2022, according to the LVCVA.

"Gaming was once the dominant revenue driver," luxury-travel expert Whytney Rawls previously told Fox News Digital. "Today, a much larger share comes from premium room rates, luxury dining, nightlife, entertainment, retail, and large-scale events."

Vegas has evolved to capitalize on booming luxury travel by increasingly catering to wealthy clientele, Rawls added.

Lavish new restaurants, upgraded hospitality packages and high-profile events such as the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix illustrate the city's push toward premium experiences.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS

Live entertainment remains another major draw.

The Sphere grossed $379 million on 1.7 million tickets sold in 2025, making it the world's highest-grossing arena for the year, according to Pollstar data reported by The Wall Street Journal.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Jessica Mekles of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW: Double Your Winnings on 10x Bets Ahead of UFC 331

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:53:17 -0400

The excitement is building for UFC 331, featuring an impressive slate of fights from top to bottom. Caesars sportsbook is sweetening the deal for race night, giving new users the chance to earn 10 profit boost tokens of 100% when using code FOXNEWSDYW.

This UFC card seems like it was put together with extra care for viewers. They have one of the closest matches possible as Joshua Van defends his flyweight division championship belt against Alexandre Pantoja. Van comes in with a solid 17-2-0 record with a 9-1 (T)KO mark. He is a freestyle fighter who has won his past two matches by KO/TKO (one was even against Pantoja).

On the other side of the ring, we will see Pantoja make a push to regain the championship he lost to Van. Pantoja is 12 years older than Van and has a 30-6-0 record with 12 submissions and eight (T)KOs. His normal fighting style is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which has seen him make his past two victories by submission. He has not fought since December 6th, 2025, when he lost his title to Van.

Caesars Sportsbook has this listed as a very tight matchup. It doesn’t matter which side of the fight you’re on, as Caesars just requires you to bet $1 on the match to receive 100% profit boost tokens using code FOXNEWSDYW.

How to Claim the Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW

Visit Caesars Sportsbook via this link to automatically apply promo code FOXNEWSDYW
Register and complete all account verification for the Caesars Sportsbook app.
Be sure to verify your location.
Deposit and bet at least $1 on any sport.
Caesars will give you 100% profit boost tokens to use on your first 10 wagers.

Fight Odds

*Odds are subject to change*

Fight Outcome

Main Card Lineup

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Flyweight Championship: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Featherweight: Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi
Heavyweight: Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski

Main Card Fight Odds

Flyweight Championship: Joshua Van -135 vs. Alexandre Pantoja +114
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan -340 vs. Mauricio Ruffy +270
Featherweight: Patricio Pitbull +225 vs. Doo Ho Choi -278
Heavyweight: Gable Steveson -2100 vs. Sean Sharaf +1100
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield +205 vs. Iwo Baraniewski -250

Ole Miss hosts LSU in top game in the country, but Rebels not even most decorated football team on own campus

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:46:18 -0400

While Oxford, Mississippi is the epicenter of the college football world this weekend, with Ole Miss set to host its former head coach Lane Kiffin and LSU on Saturday night, the town is also home to a defending national champion in football.

Flag football, that is.

The Ole Miss Special Olympics College Flag Football Club represented the state of Mississippi over the summer at the Special Olympics in Minneapolis and, well, "Hotty Toddy," the Rebels won the whole darn thing.

Gold medal and all.

Pretty sure that makes this group of football Rebels the most decorated on campus.

"Hopefully, they (the football team) see us and they’re like, ‘Well, we’ve got to go get a national championship now," Ole Miss senior Jason Skocy said with a smile.

FROM FOOTBALL SATURDAYS TO ROUTINE WEEKDAYS, THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS AT THIS UT HOUSE FULL OF COLLEGE MUSICIANS

EVEN ON OPENING WEEKEND, FOOTBALL PLAYERS AT CLEMSON, LSU MIGHT BE UPSTAGED ON CAMPUS BY THESE FURRY FRIENDS

Skocy is a center for the flag football team, which is comprised of Ole Miss students like Skocy, who are called partners, along with local and regional individuals with intellectual disabilities. They are called athletes.

Flag football in this category is played 5-on-5, and for each team, there are always 3 athletes to 2 partners on the field at all times.

Make no mistake, there might be flags instead of tackles, but this is still football.

There are playbooks, touchdowns, running, passing and players chasing each other all over the field.

"These kids have play cards on their arms, I call plays," said Hunter Crabbs, the intramural sports and sports clubs coordinator at Ole Miss who was one of the coaches of the gold medal flag team. "It’s a much smaller playbook than what we might be using on Saturday night (against LSU), but it’s a very similar process."

Abbreviated or not, something in the playbook is working.

After earning the right to represent the state of Mississippi at the Special Olympics by defeating a team from Mississippi State, the Rebels overcame all kinds of adversity in Minnesota to bring Mississippi its first-ever intercollegiate gold medal in flag football. They lost their first two games in Minneapolis, felt down in the dumps, but rallied to get to the championship game.

In that final game, against Iowa, one of the teams to tag an early loss on the Rebels in pool play, one key player for Ole Miss went down with a serious injury. The score was tight at the time.

But the Rebels dug deep again, and came away with the emotional victory. Chants of "Hotty Toddy" rang through the Ole Miss fan section and along the Ole Miss sideline.

"We were so excited, we were all jumping around," said 27-year-old Madison Dennis, an athlete who plays defense for the team. She is also the only woman on the team. "We honestly couldn’t believe it. It was awesome to bring home gold back to Ole Miss."

The Rebels brought back so much more than gold.

They brought back memories, and friendships, and confidence and self-esteem that had grown and blossomed.

"There’s a couple of our athletes who, going into this trip, I would have said they’re probably going to be maybe a little shy, maybe not want to interact with other teams," Skocy said. "I was completely wrong. They were out there, making friends, staying up, playing Xbox in the lobby. It was cool to see."

The team also took a trip to Mall of America, toured Minneapolis and went to a baseball game. There were also all kinds of fun activities in the athletes’ Olympic Village that kept the players busy.

For Dennis, making friends became just as important as chasing down quarterbacks, which she does with glee.

"Oh yes, I did that," Dennis smiled as she recalled her pursuits of opposing quarterbacks. "I just love flag football. And it has helped me build new friendships, different people that I would have never gotten to meet.

"And the partners, I like having them there to help us. That’s a pretty cool thing."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE

The Rebels traveled with 9 players to Minnesota, but there are enough players in the Ole Miss intramural flag football program to make up at least six teams.

The team that won the national championship returns all of its players, and one highlight on this year’s schedule as the Rebels defend their national title is the annual Egg Bowl game against Mississippi State.

THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!

"It’s a big one for us," Skocy said. "The Egg Bowl probably means just as much to us as the gold medal. That’s big on the calendar, so practices are going to rev up here in a little bit."

In the meantime, the flag football champs are revved up to cheer on their fellow Ole Miss football brethren in the big showdown Saturday night against LSU.

Last weekend, the football team honored the gold medal winners during a home game against Charlotte.

SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER

"I don’t know what it sounded like to the rest of the stadium, but down there on the field, when the camera panned to the athletes, it sounded like the student section erupted and you would have thought that we just ran in a touchdown," Crabbs said. "They were cheering so loud for our athletes and partners and it was really awesome to observe.

"Our players, they’ve definitely become mini celebrities."

OUTKICK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE FOX NEWS APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Chase Daniel nearly made Tim Tebow walk off the set of 'SEC Nation' with 'derogatory' comment about Florida

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:43:09 -0400

All is fair in love and war, they say, but perhaps they should have added a third subject to that phrase: college football trash talk.

I've heard some downright despicable things being bandied back and forth between fans of rival teams in my years on social media.

Nothing is off limits, in theory, but sometimes fans can get carried away and cross a line that causes some hurt feelings.

HIGH STAKES, SOCIAL MEDIA BARBS REMIND COLLEGE FOOTBALL FANS THAT AUBURN AND FLORIDA SHARE HISTORY OF HATRED

Apparently, that isn't just reserved for anonymous profiles on social media either, because two prominent former college quarterbacks had a moment that would remind you of the average interaction on X.

Chase Daniel and Tim Tebow were chopping it up on the set of ESPN's "SEC Nation" show live from Auburn's campus, and the subject came up about the Tigers' opponent, the Florida Gators.

UNLV COACH DAN MULLEN THROWS DIG AT FORMER EMPLOYER, FLORIDA, BUT NUMBERS TELL A COMPLICATED STORY

As you are all probably aware, Tebow is an alumnus of the university and won a Heisman trophy as well as two national championships in his four seasons with the team, so when Daniel dropped a backhanded "compliment" about Tebow's former squad, the latter nearly lost it.

"I do think Florida could be the next Vandy," Daniel said, as his fellow co-hosts smirked. "Let me just explain something."

Tebow was having none of it, as he nearly got up and walked off the set.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE

"Chase, you can't say that," an incensed Tebow fired back. "That is the most derogatory thing I have ever heard in my life."

COUNTRY STAR MORGAN WALLEN WALKS OUT WITH FLORIDA LEGEND TIM TEBOW, REFUSES TO GATOR CHOMP

To Daniel's credit, he goes on to explain that he thinks the Gators can be the surprise team of 2026, much like the Commodores were the surprise team of last season.

THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!

But, let's be honest here, he knew exactly what he was doing when he said this.

For any college football fan that's over the age of 20, you probably know Vanderbilt as the doormats of the SEC.

Growing up in the 90s and 2000s, Vandy was a walkover for the Gators - and pretty much anyone else with a pulse - so comparing them, even favorably, to the 'Dores rightfully sent Tebow, as well as anyone else alive during the Spurrier and Meyer years, into a tizzy.

SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER

"I get your point," Tebow said as he covered his face. "But the wording, 'Florida could be Vandy?'"

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

I realize it hasn't been a parade of championships in Gainesville in the past decade and a half, but come on, Chase, don't put that evil on Tebow and the Gators.

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW: Bet $1 on College Football, Double Your Winnings on 10x Wagers

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:37:04 -0400

With over 35 games on the schedule for today’s college football action, there are plenty of reasons to focus on the collegiate level. Caesars Sportsbook is giving you some extra incentives with promo code FOXNEWSDYW to enjoy ten 100% profit boost tokens from as little as a $1 bet.

LSU and Ole Miss are going to attract the most amount of attention from sports bettors, but there are plenty of great games on the schedule for today. Finding ten games to try your hand at shouldn’t be difficult for even rookie bettors. LSU and Lane Kiffin come back to Missouri to face the Rebels, and there is plenty of bad blood after Kiffin left last season. To add an extra wrinkle to the game, the Tigers quarterback, Sam Leavitt, is questionable for the game. It is hard to believe he would miss this, but be sure to double-check his status before placing your wager.

This is not a rivalry week, but there are some really fun games for you to choose from. Utah State has to head into Salt Lake City to face Utah, the 17th-ranked team in the country. Northern Iowa is taking on #18 Iowa in Iowa City. University of Texas at San Antonio has to take on the best team in the country (rank-wise) in Texas. In matchups with a bit more distance, Purdue has to travel to Pasadena to take on UCLA.

With so many options, this promotion from Caesars Sportsbook comes at an ideal time. New users can use code FOXNEWSDYW to receive double your winnings on up to 10 wagers. Simply bet $1 or more, and you’ll receive a 100% profit boost on up to 10 wagers.

How to Claim the Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW

Visit Caesars Sportsbook via this link to automatically apply promo code FOXNEWSDYW
Register and complete all account verification for the Caesars Sportsbook app.
Be sure to verify your location.
Deposit and bet at least $1 on any sport.
Caesars will give you 100% profit boost tokens to use on your first 10 wagers.

How to Watch Purdue vs. UCLA

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at 11:00 ET
Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
TV/Streaming: BTN

Quarterback Comparison

Saturday Football Schedule:

Coastal Carolina vs. Delaware, 11:30 AM ET, CBSSN
Georgia vs. Arkansas, 12:00 PM ET, ABC
Tulane vs. Kansas State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN2
Bowling Green vs. Iowa State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPNU
Arizona State vs. Kansas, 12:00 PM ET, FS1
North Carolina vs. Clemson, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN
Mercer vs. Georgia Tech, 12:00 PM ET, ACC Network
Akron vs. Minnesota, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
Kent State vs. Ohio State, 12:00 PM ET, FOX
Buffalo vs. Penn State, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
North Texas vs. Texas State, 12:00 PM ET, USA Network
Eastern Michigan vs. Wisconsin, 12:30 PM ET, Peacock
NC State vs. Vanderbilt, 12:45 PM ET, SEC Network
Wyoming vs. Central Michigan, 1:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Maine vs. Boston College, 2:00 PM ET, ACCNX
Southern Illinois vs. Illinois, 2:00 PM ET, Peacock
Temple vs. Toledo, 3:00 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida State vs. Alabama, 3:30 PM ET, ABC
Western Kentucky vs. Indiana, 3:30 PM ET, Peacock
Northern Iowa vs. Iowa, 4:00 PM ET, FS1
Ball State vs. Liberty, 4:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina, 4:15 PM ET, SEC Network
East Carolina vs. Old Dominion, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Marshall vs. Missouri State, 6:30 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida vs. Auburn, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN
Murray State vs. Oklahoma State, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN+
North Dakota vs. Nebraska, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
Eastern Washington vs. Washington, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
LSU vs. Ole Miss, 7:30 PM ET, ABC
New Mexico vs. Oklahoma, 7:30 PM ET, ESPN2
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame, 7:30 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
West Virginia vs. Virginia, 7:30 PM ET, ACC Network
South Dakota vs. Boise State, 10:00 PM ET, CBSSN
James Madison vs. San Diego State, 10:00 PM ET, CW
Northern Illinois vs. Arizona, 10:30 PM ET, TNT
Purdue vs. UCLA, 11:00 PM ET, BTN
Fresno State vs. San Jose State, 11:00 PM ET, FS1
Montana vs. Oregon State, 11:00 PM ET, USA Network

FanDuel Promo Code: $350 Bonus Bets Available for UFC 331, Yan-Pantoja

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:12:43 -0400

UFC 331 is almost upon us, and there are plenty of great matchups to look forward to on the card. FanDuel has given us an extra reason to watch the games, as they are offering up to $350 in bonus bets when placing a wager on the match between Josuha Yan and Alexandre Pantoja.

This is not the first matchup between the two fighters. Van and Pantoja battled each other in December, with Pantoja losing the belt. In that one, Pantoja suffered a dislocated elbow just seconds into the fight, and Van was awarded a TKO and the Flyweight Championship belt. This didn’t sit well with Pantoja, and he is looking for revenge tonight. This should be the best fight on the card.

One fight that probably won’t have as much intrigue, but still should be fun, is between Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf. Steveson is a massive favorite to win the bout, and it is expected to happen rather quickly. With a record of 4-0-0 and a gold medal under his belt, Steveson is one of the most highly touted prospects in the sport. On the other side is Sharaf with a record of 4-2-0; there is reason to be concerned that Sharaf struggles in this match. He hasn’t had a fight since December 2025 and has lost his last two matches.

Tonight’s UFC 331 will be can’t-miss television, and the matchups are ripe for betting. FanDuel has provided an even better opportunity for new users. Betting $5 per day for seven days will get you $350 from FanDuel Sportsbook, and there is no better day to start than today!

How to Sign Up and Claim the FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Bonus

Visit FanDuel, download the app, or click the offer button to claim the FanDuel promo code
Create a new account and complete account registration and geolocation check.
Once your account is verified, deposit at least $5 into your account.
Place a $5 or more wager on a game of your choice.
Receive $50 in bonus bets after the wager is graded.
Make another $5+ wager for up to seven days in a row to receive up to $350 in bonus bets.
Bonus bets expire after seven days

Fight Odds

*Odds are subject to change*

Fight Outcome

Main Card Lineup

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026

Flyweight Championship: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Featherweight: Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi
Heavyweight: Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski

Main Card Fight Odds

Flyweight Championship: Joshua Van -135 vs. Alexandre Pantoja +114
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan -340 vs. Mauricio Ruffy +270
Featherweight: Patricio Pitbull +225 vs. Doo Ho Choi -278
Heavyweight: Gable Steveson -2100 vs. Sean Sharaf +1100
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield +205 vs. Iwo Baraniewski -250

'Ruthless' hosts track down top Republicans at RNC midterm convention in new Fox Nation special

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:57:22 -0400

The "Ruthless" podcast hosts hit the Dallas convention floor, taking viewers behind the scenes at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention and bringing their unfiltered coverage and political banter.

In a special insider episode on Fox Nation, the team tracked down top Republicans and Cabinet officials to get the inside scoop on the party's push ahead of the November midterms. The special gives viewers a front-row seat to the convention floor, blending midterm strategy with the hosts' unscripted humor.

"We might catch a Cabinet secretary or two, I think there are people that are walking around," host Josh Holmes said in a preview of the episode.

CAN THE 'BEST SHOWMAN IN POLITICS' DELIVER AGAIN? GOP BETS ON TRUMP AT HISTORIC MIDTERM CONVENTION

The hosts did just that, speaking with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about President Donald Trump's vision for hosting a first-of-its-kind Republican midterm convention.

"What I love about President Trump is like, he's so innovative. He's creative, he thinks differently. He thinks outside the box. So, for the first time, we're [going to] do a midterm convention," Duffy said. "I think this is a great idea: energize our base."

GOP FACES BRUTAL MIDTERM HEADWINDS AS REPUBLICANS PAINT ELECTION AS ‘COMPETITION WITH COMMUNISM’

Beyond Duffy, the hosts spent their floor walk hunting down other big-name guests at the Dallas convention. Viewers hear from Linda McMahon, Chris LaCivita, James Blair and others as the group dives into the political fights and strategies shaping the midterms.

The "Ruthless" hosts partnered with Fox News Media in 2025 as part of the company's New Media expansion. The podcast launched in October 2020 with Republican strategist Josh Holmes and Shashank Tripathi, better known as "Comfortably Smug," bringing an irreverent approach to conservative politics.

EXCLUSIVE: INSIDE VANCE'S INTIMATE CAPITOL HILL HUDDLE AS REPUBLICANS CONFRONT TOUGH MIDTERM TERRAIN

Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook, who worked alongside Holmes as founding partners at public affairs and digital advocacy consulting firm Cavalry, later joined "Ruthless" as co-hosts, rounding out the four-man lineup.

Fans can stream the full behind-the-scenes special on Fox Nation to catch the convention-floor action as "Ruthless" takes its signature political banter to the midterm campaign trail.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report.

FanDuel Promo Code: Get up to $350 in Bonus Bets for LSU vs Ole Miss, Any Other College Football Game

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:55:32 -0400

If you line your day up right, you can start watching College Football at 11:30 ET and not stop watching games until Sunday morning eastern time. There are over 30 games to choose from, and FanDuel gives us even more incentive by offering you $350 in bonus bets when you wager on a college football game on Saturday.

There is no bigger game on the docket than LSU and Ole Miss. The storyline will surround Lane Kiffin returning to Ole Miss, where he coached last season. However, there is a lot more to this one than a former coach on the opposing sideline. This game features two highly ranked teams, both with high hopes for a deep run in the College Football Playoffs. Depending on how the game goes, it could derail the goal for these teams.

There are plenty of other exciting games to choose from on today’s slate. Georgia, the second ranked team in the nation, heads into Arkansas. Buffalo, one of the MAC’s more feisty teams each season, takes on the always tough Penn State Nitany Lions. Notre Dame hosts Michigan State, and all eyes will be on the Fighting Irish to see just how dominant their offense will be. It likely won’t get a ton of attention, but North Texas vs. Texas State has one of the closest spreads on the schedule.

The option is yours, and the bonus is waiting for you from FanDuel Sportsbook. Earn $350 in bonus bets starting with a $5 deposit and bet. You’ll get $50 each day you bet $5 on the app for up to seven days.

How to Sign Up and Claim the FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Bonus

Visit FanDuel, download the app, or click the offer button to claim the FanDuel promo code
Create a new account and complete account registration and geolocation check.
Once your account is verified, deposit at least $5 into your account.
Place a $5 or more wager on a game of your choice.
Receive $50 in bonus bets after the wager is graded.
Make another $5+ wager for up to seven days in a row to receive up to $350 in bonus bets.
Bonus bets expire after seven days

How to Watch North Texas vs. Texas State

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at 12:00 ET
Where: UFCU Stadium, Sam Marcos, Texas
TV/Streaming: USA Network

Quarterback Comparison

Saturday Football Schedule:

Coastal Carolina vs. Delaware, 11:30 AM ET, CBSSN
Georgia vs. Arkansas, 12:00 PM ET, ABC
Tulane vs. Kansas State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN2
Bowling Green vs. Iowa State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPNU
Arizona State vs. Kansas, 12:00 PM ET, FS1
North Carolina vs. Clemson, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN
Mercer vs. Georgia Tech, 12:00 PM ET, ACC Network
Akron vs. Minnesota, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
Kent State vs. Ohio State, 12:00 PM ET, FOX
Buffalo vs. Penn State, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
North Texas vs. Texas State, 12:00 PM ET, USA Network
Eastern Michigan vs. Wisconsin, 12:30 PM ET, Peacock
NC State vs. Vanderbilt, 12:45 PM ET, SEC Network
Wyoming vs. Central Michigan, 1:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Maine vs. Boston College, 2:00 PM ET, ACCNX
Southern Illinois vs. Illinois, 2:00 PM ET, Peacock
Temple vs. Toledo, 3:00 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida State vs. Alabama, 3:30 PM ET, ABC
Western Kentucky vs. Indiana, 3:30 PM ET, Peacock
Northern Iowa vs. Iowa, 4:00 PM ET, FS1
Ball State vs. Liberty, 4:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina, 4:15 PM ET, SEC Network
East Carolina vs. Old Dominion, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Marshall vs. Missouri State, 6:30 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida vs. Auburn, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN
Murray State vs. Oklahoma State, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN+
North Dakota vs. Nebraska, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
Eastern Washington vs. Washington, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
LSU vs. Ole Miss, 7:30 PM ET, ABC
New Mexico vs. Oklahoma, 7:30 PM ET, ESPN2
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame, 7:30 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
West Virginia vs. Virginia, 7:30 PM ET, ACC Network
South Dakota vs. Boise State, 10:00 PM ET, CBSSN
James Madison vs. San Diego State, 10:00 PM ET, CW
Northern Illinois vs. Arizona, 10:30 PM ET, TNT
Purdue vs. UCLA, 11:00 PM ET, BTN
Fresno State vs. San Jose State, 11:00 PM ET, FS1
Montana vs. Oregon State, 11:00 PM ET, USA Network

Richard Branson’s wife could have survived with crucial medication, coroner finds

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:47:14 -0400

The death of Richard Branson's wife, Lady Joan Branson, could have been prevented if she had received medication to prevent blood clots, a British coroner reportedly found.

Lady Branson died at 80 after being admitted to the hospital in November 2025 after a fall weeks earlier on Necker Island, a British Virgin Island owned by her billionaire husband.

Her cause of death was determined to be a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks an artery, the BBC reported.

KIM KARDASHIAN REVEALS NEW HEALTH SCARE WITH HAUNTING CONNECTION TO FATHER'S CANCER DEATH

Senior coroner Fiona Wilcox told Westminster Coroner's Court earlier this month that Lady Branson did not receive preventive anticoagulants, commonly known as blood thinners, at the hospital despite a "very high risk of developing deep vein thrombosis," according to the outlet.

According to testimony during the legal inquest, Lady Branson's biggest risk factors included her immobility after a fracture following her fall.

"I do find her death would have likely been prevented and the lack of anticoagulation did cause or contribute to her death probably," Wilcox said.

COMMON ANTIBIOTIC LINKED TO HIGHER RISK OF DEATH IN ADULTS, MAJOR STUDY FINDS

Wilcox added, however, that the case was not one of neglect because Branson did receive medical care.

The inquest, she said, was to "explore the facts, come to the correct conclusions and learn lessons from this," The Independent reported.

During the inquest, doctors gave differing testimony about whether bleeding risk justified withholding the medication, namely enoxaparin, an injectable blood thinner commonly used to help prevent blood clots in hospitalized patients.

EVERYDAY HABIT LINKED TO DRAMATICALLY LOWER RISK OF DYING FROM HEART DISEASE

The hospital's admitting doctor, Dr. Basir Kunduzi, testified that he did not complete a bleeding risk assessment on the day of Lady Branson's admission.

Kunduzi said Lady Branson's death led him to "reflect on [his] role as a doctor" and the importance of "good communication between team members," according to the BBC.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES

Fox News Digital has reached out to the hospital for comment.

The findings highlight the lifesaving role of blood thinners, which are often used in hospitals to help prevent DVT in patients who are unable to move normally after surgery, fractures or prolonged bed rest. They can increase the risk of bleeding, however, so doctors must weigh both risks before giving them.

Nearly all hospitalized adults should receive some form of blood clot prevention, either with blood-thinning medication or mechanical devices that help keep blood flowing in the legs, Dr. Jared Ross, a South Carolina-based emergency medicine physician, told Fox News Digital.

"In the vast majority of cases, the benefits outweigh the risks," Ross, who was not involved in the inquest or Branson's care, added.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER

A spokeswoman for Sir Branson said the family does not plan to comment on the inquest and pointed to the numerous social media posts he has made for his wife.

"Life will never be the same without her," Branson wrote on Instagram last year, calling her the "shining star" of the family. "But we have fifty incredible years of memories — years filled with tears and laughter, kindness, and a love that shaped our family more than words could ever capture. It was a relationship that worked. We just had lots of laughs. We were very lucky."

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS

Although pulmonary embolisms can be life-threatening, prompt treatment greatly improves the chances of survival, making early recognition critical.

Symptoms of DVT can include swelling, pain or tenderness, warmth and redness in the affected leg or arm, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a clot travels to the lungs, may cause shortness of breath, chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or coughing, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, coughing up blood, lightheadedness or fainting.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

The CDC and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute say anyone with symptoms of a pulmonary embolism should seek immediate medical attention.

Dabble Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $50 on Your Favorite College Football Matchup

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:45:54 -0400

College Football instills a lot of loyalty and support in people for their alma mater through the thick and thin of the program’s success. Dabble is giving you a chance to bet on (or against) your favorite team today with a play $5, get $50 offer using code FOXNEWS.

There is one game that stands out more than others on tonight’s schedule, and that is LSU vs. Ole Miss. Both teams are entering the game 2-0 and are ranked seventh and eighth, respectively. LSU hasn’t looked all that sharp, with their quarterback throwing four interceptions in two games. Meanwhile, Trinidad Chambliss has the Rebels picking up right where he left off last season with five touchdowns in two games.

There are some other very exciting games to choose from on today’s slate. Michigan hosts UTEP, and they haven’t quite clicked this year. Are they in for another close call, or can they pull away in this one? Arizona State travels to Kansas to face the Jayhawks. This could be one of the better back-and-forth battles of the day. North Carolina and Bill Belichick go into South Carolina and face Clemson. It is an unranked matchup, but it should be a good test for the Tar Heels.

Perhaps your favorite is where you went to college, or maybe it is a different game you think you have the edge on. Whatever option you choose is the right one as all you have to do is deposit $5 to get $50 in bonus bets on Dabble when you use promo code FOXNEWS.

How to Sign Up and Claim the Dabble Fantasy Promo Code

Click this "Claim Now" button on this page to visit Dabble with promo code FOXNEWS applied.
Download the Dabble app (iOS or Android) and complete registration (name, email, date of birth, address, last 4 of SSN if required) and account verification.
Once your account is verified and you play $5, you instantly get $50.
Any winnings from bonus-fund entries become withdraw

How to Watch North Carolina vs. Clemson

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at 12:00 ET
Where: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
TV/Streaming: ESPN

Quarterback Comparison:

Saturday Football Schedule:

Coastal Carolina vs. Delaware, 11:30 AM ET, CBSSN
Georgia vs. Arkansas, 12:00 PM ET, ABC
Tulane vs. Kansas State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN2
Bowling Green vs. Iowa State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPNU
Arizona State vs. Kansas, 12:00 PM ET, FS1
North Carolina vs. Clemson, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN
Mercer vs. Georgia Tech, 12:00 PM ET, ACC Network
Akron vs. Minnesota, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
Kent State vs. Ohio State, 12:00 PM ET, FOX
Buffalo vs. Penn State, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
North Texas vs. Texas State, 12:00 PM ET, USA Network
Eastern Michigan vs. Wisconsin, 12:30 PM ET, Peacock
NC State vs. Vanderbilt, 12:45 PM ET, SEC Network
Wyoming vs. Central Michigan, 1:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Maine vs. Boston College, 2:00 PM ET, ACCNX
Southern Illinois vs. Illinois, 2:00 PM ET, Peacock
Temple vs. Toledo, 3:00 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida State vs. Alabama, 3:30 PM ET, ABC
Western Kentucky vs. Indiana, 3:30 PM ET, Peacock
Northern Iowa vs. Iowa, 4:00 PM ET, FS1
Ball State vs. Liberty, 4:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina, 4:15 PM ET, SEC Network
East Carolina vs. Old Dominion, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Marshall vs. Missouri State, 6:30 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida vs. Auburn, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN
Murray State vs. Oklahoma State, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN+
North Dakota vs. Nebraska, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
Eastern Washington vs. Washington, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
LSU vs. Ole Miss, 7:30 PM ET, ABC
New Mexico vs. Oklahoma, 7:30 PM ET, ESPN2
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame, 7:30 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
West Virginia vs. Virginia, 7:30 PM ET, ACC Network
South Dakota vs. Boise State, 10:00 PM ET, CBSSN
James Madison vs. San Diego State, 10:00 PM ET, CW
Northern Illinois vs. Arizona, 10:30 PM ET, TNT
Purdue vs. UCLA, 11:00 PM ET, BTN
Fresno State vs. San Jose State, 11:00 PM ET, FS1
Montana vs. Oregon State, 11:00 PM ET, USA Network

Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS Offers $200 on College Gameday, LSU vs Ole Miss, Any Other Game

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:37:45 -0400

College Football Week 3 is in full swing, and after three solid games last night, we have the full course of games starting at 12:00 ET. To help us navigate through the 38 games, we want to pay attention to the Betr promo offer of $200 in bonus bets when using promo code FOXNEWS.

The biggest game of the day is certainly LSU taking on Ole Miss. Not only does Lane Kiffin face his former team for the first time, but he also has to go on the road to do it. It was not a pleasant divorce between the two schools, and many of the students, supporters, and even players were at least annoyed, and at most furious, about Kiffin jetting for LSU. There are more stories in this one than any other game on the slate.

That doesn’t mean we are lacking great options to choose from today, though. Alabama takes on Florida State in a battle that should see plenty of offense. Ohio State returns to the field after a rough outcome against Texas. They will certainly be looking for revenge against Kent State. Watching the Indiana offense light up the scoreboard against Western Kentucky will also be a fun time.

There are plenty of games to pick today, and the action starts at 12:00 ET with the final kickoff coming at 11:00 ET. That’s a half day of football for you to take advantage of the promo offer from Betr of $200 in bonus bets after deposit using bonus code FOXNEWS.

How to Sign Up and Claim the Betr Picks Promo Code FOXNEWS

Click any "Claim Now" button on this page to open Betr.
Download the Betr app for iOS or Android.
Create your account and complete verification (name, DOB, address, last 4 SSN if required).
Your two No Sweat Entries will be added once your account is verified.
Make your first deposit to receive Betr Bucks using code FOXNEWS (up to $200).
Use your Betr Bucks to enter pick’em-style contests in the Betr Picks lobby.
Winnings from Betr Buck entries may be withdrawn once all requirements are met.

How to Watch LSU vs Ole Miss

When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at 7:30 ET
Where: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Missouri
TV/Streaming: ABC

Quarterback Comparison:

Saturday Football Schedule:

Coastal Carolina vs. Delaware, 11:30 AM ET, CBSSN
Georgia vs. Arkansas, 12:00 PM ET, ABC
Tulane vs. Kansas State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN2
Bowling Green vs. Iowa State, 12:00 PM ET, ESPNU
Arizona State vs. Kansas, 12:00 PM ET, FS1
North Carolina vs. Clemson, 12:00 PM ET, ESPN
Mercer vs. Georgia Tech, 12:00 PM ET, ACC Network
Akron vs. Minnesota, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
Kent State vs. Ohio State, 12:00 PM ET, FOX
Buffalo vs. Penn State, 12:00 PM ET, BTN
North Texas vs. Texas State, 12:00 PM ET, USA Network
Eastern Michigan vs. Wisconsin, 12:30 PM ET, Peacock
NC State vs. Vanderbilt, 12:45 PM ET, SEC Network
Wyoming vs. Central Michigan, 1:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Maine vs. Boston College, 2:00 PM ET, ACCNX
Southern Illinois vs. Illinois, 2:00 PM ET, Peacock
Temple vs. Toledo, 3:00 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida State vs. Alabama, 3:30 PM ET, ABC
Western Kentucky vs. Indiana, 3:30 PM ET, Peacock
Northern Iowa vs. Iowa, 4:00 PM ET, FS1
Ball State vs. Liberty, 4:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Mississippi State vs. South Carolina, 4:15 PM ET, SEC Network
East Carolina vs. Old Dominion, 6:00 PM ET, ESPN+
Marshall vs. Missouri State, 6:30 PM ET, CBSSN
Florida vs. Auburn, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN
Murray State vs. Oklahoma State, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN+
North Dakota vs. Nebraska, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
Eastern Washington vs. Washington, 7:15 PM ET, BTN
LSU vs. Ole Miss, 7:30 PM ET, ABC
New Mexico vs. Oklahoma, 7:30 PM ET, ESPN2
Michigan State vs. Notre Dame, 7:30 PM ET, NBC/Peacock
West Virginia vs. Virginia, 7:30 PM ET, ACC Network
South Dakota vs. Boise State, 10:00 PM ET, CBSSN
James Madison vs. San Diego State, 10:00 PM ET, CW
Northern Illinois vs. Arizona, 10:30 PM ET, TNT
Purdue vs. UCLA, 11:00 PM ET, BTN
Fresno State vs. San Jose State, 11:00 PM ET, FS1
Montana vs. Oregon State, 11:00 PM ET, USA Network

LA homelessness fraud cases expose deeper problem than stolen millions, oversight hawk warns

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:34:51 -0400

Federal charges alleging that millions of dollars were siphoned from Los Angeles homelessness programs are exposing what one lawmaker told Fox News Digital is a deeper failure in the way Washington funds and measures such programs.

The latest cases out of Los Angeles fuel the concern of Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas that only are corrupt providers stealing taxpayer money, but that the programs aren't meeting their goal of getting people off the streets.

"The only people really getting upward mobility in these programs, it would seem, is the people running the programs," Cloud told Fox News Digital after a House Oversight hearing examining federally funded homelessness programs in Los Angeles, Seattle and elsewhere. "And that’s not really what the program’s supposed to be about."

LA REAL ESTATE VET COMES AT MAYOR BASS WITH RECEIPTS OVER DAMNING HOMELESSNESS REPORT: 'SHE DOESN'T GET IT'

Federal prosecutors charged three defendants Wednesday in separate homelessness-fraud cases involving alleged misuse of taxpayer funds, including money allegedly spent on a nightclub and adjacent bingo hall and bribes allegedly tied to fake housing referrals.

Los Angeles’ homelessness agency paid one of the suspect nonprofits more than $75 million, according to federal prosecutors, leading Cloud to seek out the real culprits blazing the money trail.

WHITE HOUSE PUSHES 'WATERSHED' FRAUD-FIGHTING REFORM IN CONGRESS AS VANCE CONVENES TASK FORCE

Cloud said the fraud itself is only one piece of a broader problem, and that the system appears to reward spending and program activity without adequately measuring lasting outcomes.

Government too often judges success by "how much money we send out the door" instead of whether the spending is "actually helping people" or whether safeguards are in place to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used properly, Cloud said – describing the system as having been "incentivized for fraud."

"We’ve got to take those incentives out and get back to making sure that all these programs have incentives for oversight and that the dollars are managed well," Cloud said.

LETITIA JAMES FACES SCRUTINY AFTER NEW YORK CITY SPENDS $81,700 PER HOMELESS PERSON AMID SHELTER SCANDALS

Some programs can keep a person "kind of in a cycle of dependency so that the program manager has job security, in a sense, and gets to live off the government dime," Cloud said

"You [are seeing] as we begin to look into waste, fraud and abuse, why is it that these Democrat-led states are saying, no, we don't want the controls in place," he said, pointing to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to step down from the LAHSA commission.

Los Angeles is not alone, he said, citing what has been called the feds’ "Housing First" philosophy – generally prioritizing placing homeless in housing with less immediate regard for sobriety, mental-health treatment or overall stabilizing services.

WATCH: DR. OZ SAYS NEWSOM, OTHER BLUE STATES HAVE TURNED MEDICAID FRAUD INTO A 'FEATURE'

Cloud did not use the term "Housing First" during the interview, but he described the concern behind that critique, arguing that some homelessness programs define success in ways that leave people dependent on government rather than moving toward independence.

Housing First is distinct from HUD’s "Continuum of Care" framework, which is the local funding and coordination structure through which nonprofit providers, state and local governments and other organizations receive federal homelessness money.

WALZ ADMINISTRATION IGNORED FRAUD WARNINGS AS BILLIONS VANISHED, HOUSE OVERSIGHT REPORT ALLEGES

In Los Angeles, LAHSA leads the local Continuum of Care, which HUD says received nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars over the previous five years.

Under Secretary Scott Turner, HUD moved to suspend LAHSA this year, citing alleged failures involving financial management, internal controls and safeguards against conflicts of interest. LAHSA has challenged the federal action in court.

"The ‘housing first’ experiment failed Americans by warehousing the vulnerable without results," Turner said in June when HUD announced a $4.04 billion Continuum of Care funding opportunity.

SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER

"This ideology promised to end homelessness. Instead, billions of taxpayer dollars were spent while homelessness increased to record levels."

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

That funding will focus on organizations aiding treatment and recovery, while setting aside $1.3 billion for new projects prioritizing transitional housing and supportive services and adding measures intended to prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

Security expert hails Trump's Greenland pact as a 'big deal' on par with Alaska purchase

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:32:25 -0400

President Donald Trump's newly announced security agreement with Denmark and Greenland would block U.S. adversaries from establishing bases in Greenland and limit adversarial investments on the island, a move one security expert says limits China and Russia's ambitions in the region.

Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Center for Security Policy senior fellow and retired U.S. Marine Col. Grant Newsham compared Trump's pact with Denmark and Greenland to the U.S. acquisition of Alaska in 1867. Newsham argued the agreement secures vital North American defense geography while limiting Russian and Chinese expansion.

"This is a big deal. This is right up there with Secretary of State Seward getting Alaska," Newsham said Saturday.

RUSSIA’S QUIETER NUCLEAR SUBMARINES THREATEN NATO, FORMER COMMANDER WARNS

"It's a little different, because we haven't bought the place, but it locks up or brings into the fold, really, key terrain, key geography, up on our northeast," he explained. "Russia and the Chinese, in particular, they can't get in there militarily, and they cannot get in economically."

On Friday, the president announced the deal in a post on Truth Social, saying the agreement would give the U.S. permanent control over security in Greenland.

"I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns," Trump wrote.

"There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America," he added.

DENMARK VOWS TO DEFEND GREENLAND AFTER TRUMP REITERATES US SHOULD CONTROL TERRITORY

Denmark and Greenland have emphasized that the agreement, which requires formal signatures and parliamentary procedures before taking effect, will preserve their "sovereignty and territorial integrity."

RUBIO WARNS CHINA AFTER PANAMA SHIP DETENTIONS, CALLS HEMISPHERE SOVEREIGNTY 'NON-NEGOTIABLE'

Newsham compared the move to Trump's previous foreign policy decisions, arguing the Greenland agreement fits what he sees as a broader strategy to defend the U.S. homeland.

"Look at how the Chinese have been rolled back in Panama. And look what President Trump has done with Venezuela. You can see that there's a plan here for defending our homeland. And this really is a big deal, to put it in simple terms," Newsham said.

TRUMP ENVOY WARNS CHINA'S POWER MOVE AT SEA IS THREAT 'WE CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE'

Newsham said he believes the agreement gives Washington the freedom it needs to keep adversaries out of Greenland, though he predicted China and Russia would voice opposition.

"They'll complain. They won't like it, but there's not much they can do about it," Newsham said. "They'll probably step up their activities in the territories they have up there. But nonetheless, this is a huge advance for the United States and our position."

GREENLAND TALKS ON ‘GOOD TRAJECTORY,’ WHITE HOUSE SAYS AMID TRUMP TAKEOVER PUSH

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also highlighted the president's plans to expand the U.S. military presence in Greenland, reposting part of Trump's statement: "We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many."

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the Greenland agreement, writing on X, "This historic deal is a huge win for the United States and the American people. Thanks to President Trump's vision and leadership, this historic agreement permanently guarantees U.S. security interests in the Arctic at zero cost to the U.S. taxpayer."

"Greenland will forever be part of the strategic defense area of North America and exclude any adversary from it and the surrounding area. This deal permanently and completely addresses our national security concerns in Greenland," Rubio added.

Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $1000 Deposit Match Before UFC 331

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:29:15 -0400

Get into the ring tonight with Underdog and their new-user offer for UFC 331. This card contains some great matches, and they are looking to fill your bankroll with a $1,000 deposit match offer on the fights when using promo code FOXNEWS.

The main event is between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. This is for the Flyweight Championship and is viewed as the tightest match on the card. Both have a great shot at capturing the title and unique skills to set this up as perhaps the best fight of the night. Van is 17-2-0 in his career. Pantoja has more fights under his belt and a record of 30-6-0.

The penultimate event is between Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy. Over his career, Tsarukyan, who has a mixed martial arts style of fighting, is 23-3-0 for his career. In the other corner is Ruffy. Ruffy is more of a striker in his fighting style, and he has a career record of 14-2-0 with 13-1 (T)KO record.

There are plenty of options to choose from on tonight’s UFC 331 card. No matter which option you choose, Underdog is giving new users the chance at a generous $1,000 deposit match when using promo code FOXNEWS.

How to Sign Up and Claim the Underdog Promo Code

Click here to go directly to Underdog (bonus code FOXNEWS applied automatically).
Register your account: provide full name, email, date of birth, address, and last 4 of SSN to verify eligibility.
Enter promo code FOXNEWS to lock in the welcome offer.
Make your first deposit, and Underdog applies match up to $1,000 in bonus funds.

Fight Odds

*Odds are subject to change*

Fight Outcome

Main Card Lineup

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026

Flyweight Championship: Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Featherweight: Patricio Pitbull vs. Doo Ho Choi
Heavyweight: Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield vs. Iwo Baraniewski

Main Card Fight Odds

Flyweight Championship: Joshua Van -135 vs. Alexandre Pantoja +114
Lightweight: Arman Tsarukyan -340 vs. Mauricio Ruffy +270
Featherweight: Patricio Pitbull +225 vs. Doo Ho Choi -278
Heavyweight: Gable Steveson -2100 vs. Sean Sharaf +1100
Light Heavyweight: Alonzo Menifield +205 vs. Iwo Baraniewski -250