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Cardinals name rookie Carson Beck the starter, rule out Gardner Minshew II for the season with elbow injury

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:00:07 -0500

Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur announced that Gardner Minshew is out for the season with an ulnar ligament injury and will undergo surgery Wednesday, and that Beck will take over the starting quarterback.

Beck had been the No. 3 quarterback before the Cardinals traded Jacoby Brissett last week and became Minshew’s backup in Week 9. Now, he will start against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

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LaFleur said Beck has been a pro since he was drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and was mature when the Cardinals drafted him, crediting the cultures at Georgia and Miami for his development. Beck’s first reps as the No. 1 quarterback with the rest of the starters will come this week, and LaFleur said he is looking forward to seeing Beck operate the offense.

Beck saw limited preseason action due to a rib injury but impressed in the Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers in August. He completed 15 of 19 passes for 188 yards with one touchdown.

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The 24-year-old quarterback spent six years playing college football — five at Georgia and his final season at Miami. Beck didn’t take over as the full-time starter until his junior season at Georgia and transferred to Miami after regressing during his senior season.

Last season at Miami, Beck led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. In 16 games, he completed 72.4% of his passes, which led the ACC, for 3,813 yards with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

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His first NFL regular-season start will come against the Rams at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday.

At least 10 new Dem members will carry Al Green's mantle and try to impeach President Trump

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:56:14 -0500

EXCLUSIVE: At least 10 incoming progressive members of the House Democratic caucus are expected to support efforts to impeach President Donald Trump, continuing a push led by outgoing Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, Fox News Digital has learned.

Green and representatives from the Removal Coalition and Courage for Democracy Project discussed the effort with Fox News Digital after a Capitol Hill news conference, months after the Texas Democrat introduced articles of impeachment against Trump in August.

Green is counting on support from Reps.-elect Melat Kiros, D-Colo.; Nancy Lacore, D-S.C.; Dan Koh, D-Mass.; Chris Rabb, D-Pa.; Angela Gonzales-Torres, D-Calif.; and several other incoming Democrats to continue his impeachment efforts after he leaves Congress.

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"Impeachment is the only means for our future. We cannot deal with a president who engages in corruption," Green told Fox News Digital. "The end is to have the president removed from office. I applaud the courageous members carrying these efforts into the next Congress."

Green pointed to Trump's cryptocurrency dealings as one example of what he characterized as corruption by the president.

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Gonzales-Torres told Fox News Digital she intends to continue Green's efforts while representing the more than 100,000 Los Angeles voters she said elected her to Congress.

The coalition acknowledged uncertainty over whether its impeachment efforts would succeed, noting that even if the House approved articles against Trump, the Senate could again decline to convict him, as it did in Trump’s two previous impeachment trials.

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However, organizers expressed confidence that growing grassroots pressure could persuade additional Democratic lawmakers to support impeachment.

"The more we articulate this effort and talk about why it is so crucial that we get rid of Trump, the more support we will have," Keira Havens, co-founder of the Courage for Democracy Project, told Fox News Digital.

Havens acknowledged that some Democrats who oppose Trump may still reject impeachment articles because they believe the allegations lack sufficient legal grounds or that conviction would fail in the Senate.

A constitutional expert affiliated with the Courage for Democracy Project also argued that Senate impeachment procedures could provide additional avenues for removing a president, citing Rule VIII. However, the Constitution gives the House the sole power of impeachment and the Senate the sole power to try impeachments.

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Jessica Denson, identified as the founder of the Removal Coalition, criticized Democratic lawmakers who have prioritized congressional hearings and potential prosecutions of Trump administration officials over impeaching the president himself.

Denson called those lawmakers "spineless," arguing that grassroots pressure could eventually push them to support the coalition's demands. The coalition told Fox News Digital that "hearings and prosecutions aren't enough," and enough public backlash will lead any remaining Democratic lawmaker to get behind impeachment efforts.

The effort comes as Democrats prepare to take control of the House in January, potentially giving impeachment supporters a greater opportunity to advance resolutions against Trump.

Under the Constitution, impeachment requires a simple majority in the House, while conviction and removal from office require a two-thirds majority of senators present.

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During and after the news conference, the coalition, consisting of the two advocacy organizations and incoming and outgoing lawmakers, told Fox News Digital it also intends to pursue impeachment proceedings against War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The coalition argued that Hegseth should face impeachment alongside Trump, claiming that any wrongdoing uncovered involving the war secretary could also implicate the president.

However, a finding of wrongdoing by Hegseth would not automatically establish legal or constitutional liability for Trump.

Trump and Hegseth did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Dems projected to score historic upset in deep-red Mississippi, topple Trump ally Hyde-Smith

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:11:32 -0500

Senate Republicans are projected to suffer yet another stunning setback, this time in reliably red Mississippi.

Incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., is projected to lose her bid for a second full term in the U.S. Senate to state District Attorney Scott Colom in a race, according to The Associated Press, that until the final weeks of October, was deadlocked.

More than a week after Election Day, the AP called the razor-thin race in favor of Colom on Wednesday, pushing the Democrats' hold on the U.S. Senate to 55 seats to the Republicans' 44 in another flip.

Democrats could gain another pending the results in Alaska, where former Rep. Mary Peltola is in a neck-and-neck contest with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska.

A source familiar told Fox News Digital that Hyde-Smith had spoken with Colom and conceded the race.

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Colom's victory over Hyde-Smith marked a historic moment in the Magnolia State, which hasn't elected a Democrat to the Senate since the 1980s.

Hyde-Smith, in a video posted to X, said that, "While this is not the outcome we worked for or hoped for, I respect the decision of Mississippi voters."

"I want to congratulate Scott Cologne and wish him well, as he takes on the tremendous responsibility of representing our great state," Hyde-Smith said.

His win comes after President Donald Trump rallied behind her and a seven-figure, last-minute ad buy by the Senate Leadership Fund, a political action committee closely tied to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., were not enough to stop Colom’s momentum.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., took a victory lap before the race was officially called by the Associated Press, congratulating Colom on his historic win in a state that once seemed unattainable.

"Congratulations to Senator-Elect Colom on his historic win and on becoming the first Democrat to win a Mississippi Senate seat in over four decades," the lawmakers said. "We will work hand in hand with Scott to fight for Mississippians’ health care, costs, and future in the 120th Congress and look forward to welcoming him to our caucus."

Her loss to Colom, who she previously blocked for a district court seat under the Biden administration years ago, comes after both parties rallied big names and resources in an effort to prevent a nightmare scenario for Republicans.

But in a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Colom said that wasn't his motivating factor.

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"I'll tell you, as a Christian, I forgive her for that. That's not a motivating factor for me," Colom said. "I mean, as a district attorney, I have to prosecute cases where people lost their loved ones to gun violence. So, you know, and I’ve seen them forgive that person."

"So that's not the motivating factor," he continued. "For me, it's really the betrayal of the America First movement, right? Like she was supposed to help President Trump get lower grocery prices. Well, she betrayed us. We're not getting lower grocery prices."

New College Football Playoff poll proves the selection committee is just making it up as they go

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:44:48 -0500

They're at it again.

When the first poll from the College Football Playoff committee was released last week, it was immediately greeted with scorn, derision, frustration, and even anger from many fans and analysts who questioned how the rankings were determined.

The lapses in logic, clear mistakes, and often inexplicable justifications from committee chairman Hunter Yurachek during his post-release interview only served to make the poll appear worse. But given the widespread discontent and overwhelmingly negative feedback pouring towards the committee, there was some small sliver of hope that the week two poll might address some of the issues. Or at least, provide some acknowledgment that the committee had overcorrected for "strength of schedule" in favor of one specific conference.

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Well, hope everyone didn't get their hopes up too high, because week two's release on Tuesday night only served to reaffirm the same concerns and frustrations from week one. If not exacerbate them. This week's poll managed to take the clear bias towards one conference and make it even more obvious, while Yurachek's defense of an inexplicable ranking change only served to reaffirm that the committee is just making it all up as they go.

Let's start with the former No. 1 team in the country: the Miami Hurricanes.

Miami entered the week undefeated and the consensus top team in the rankings. They went on the road to play a highly regarded Notre Dame team, ranked No. 4 in the AP Poll and No. 11 in the CFB Playoff poll, without their best player, Malachi Toney. The Hurricanes had the ball 4th-and-6 with 3:36 to go at the Notre Dame 18-yard-line and seemed to complete a pass for a touchdown to tie the game. It looked like a catch in real time and on replay; the Miami receiver came down with a foot in bounds, then stepped out of bounds, before losing control of the ball. But the officials on the field called it incomplete and review upheld it. They lost 31-24, but that play served to underscore how close the outcome was.

Road loss to a highly-ranked team in a very close game, missing their best player. Surely, the Hurricanes dropped just a few spots, right? After all, that's the standard that poll voters have set for the SEC; lose a close game on the road to a highly-ranked team and you'll drop one spot. Maybe.

Instead, Miami fell six spots to No. 7. When the Georgia Bulldogs lost, at home, to a mediocre Auburn Tigers team, AP Poll voters dropped them four spots. That's why fans from other conferences get upset; there is very little consistency for how these "experts" evaluate losses, and the benefits always seem to point in one direction.

Speaking of absurd drops, one of Yurachek's most ridiculous post-poll comments was about the now-No. 9 Indiana Hoosiers. Indiana entered the week at No. 4 and didn't play, sitting out for their bye week ahead of a huge matchup against USC on Saturday. While not playing, they dropped from No. 4 to No. 9. Again, they did not play. And they dropped five spots.

Inexplicable, right? Well, Yurachek was asked about it and attempted to provide an explanation.

"Indiana was probably a victim of having a bye week at the wrong time with seven games between Top 25 teams," he said. "The committee is really impressed with what UCLA, Texas, and Notre Dame did as well as Alabama and LSU."

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"Every team that Indiana had played to date in the Big Ten all lost and that effected their strength of schedule rank and the committee's review of Indiana," he continued. "The quarterback play in general and the offensive play in general is kind of a discussion point of Indiana...They've won games because of their defense and not their offense."

Dear lord. This is nonsense. Who cares how Indiana wins? Why does that matter? When SEC teams dominated teams defensively, particularly Nick Saban's Alabama or the early Kirby Smart-era at Georgia, it was a testament to their toughness and quality and "defense wins championships" mindset. Now that Indiana is winning games with their defense, it's a negative? Alabama doesn't get punished for Mississippi State's collapse, but Indiana's opponents losing justifies this?

Indiana's non-conference schedule is frequently cited as unacceptably poor, yet per ESPN's own FPI computer metrics, the Hoosiers' best non-conference opponent, North Texas, would be an 8.5 point favorite over Georgia Tech, arguably UGA's "toughest" non-conference opponent. Georgia Tech is 2-7. Perception and brand names are often not reflective of reality.

Ironically, the committee was "impressed" with what UCLA did, which was beat Minnesota. The same Minnesota team that Indiana also beat the week before their bye. Yes, UCLA had a higher scoring margin, but since when has that mattered to the committee?

So Miami drops six spots after a close road loss to a top-11 team, Indiana drops five spots because they didn't play. Hilariously, the Kentucky Wildcats, who were exposed in a blowout loss to Tennessee, dropped just five spots as a result. There's plenty more to cover further down the rankings, but Kentucky's two losses are by 28 points and...28 points. They fell five spots. See why scoring margin matters, until it doesn't?

Further down the list are more absurdities.

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USC moved up two spots to No. 18 at 7-2. They're behind Iowa, also at 7-2, and multiple three-loss teams including South Carolina. Three losses. Missouri is also still ranked as a three loss team, with an extremely unimpressive resume.

The Tigers' non-conference schedule was awful; Arkansas Pine Bluff, Kansas, and Troy. They lost to Mississippi State, beat a bad and overrated Florida team, a bad Texas A&M team, got blown out by Ole Miss, beat a bad Arkansas team, and lost to Texas. That's a ranked team. Why? Because they play Kentucky this weekend, providing yet another opportunity for "ranked game" SEC posts.

In fact, they're ahead of Arizona, despite the Wildcats' two close losses coming on the road at BYU and Texas Tech. Speaking of Arizona, at 6-2 they had a one-possession win over 4-5 TCU at home and dropped a spot. South Carolina had a one-possession home win over 4-5 Texas A&M and moved up four spots.

LSU is still ranked, despite not having a single impressive win on their resume. Every game against a "quality" opponent, Ole Miss, Kentucky and Alabama, they've lost. But they did beat McNeese State 63-14, so they have that going for them.

Some have mentioned that Tennessee is five spots behind Alabama, despite the Volunteers' head-to-head win. But Yurachek hand-waves those concerns off because the two teams are not in the same made-up "pods" that the committee uses to compare teams. Head-to-head only matters until it doesn't.

The reality, as we've seen these past two weeks, is that the committee has no meaningful consistent standards. They make it up as they go. Strength of schedule is based mostly on perception and brand names. Head-to-head only matters sometimes. Injuries to key starting players matters, but only for certain positions and certain times.

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The committee is simply picking teams based on what they want the outcomes to look like, then creating post-hoc justifications for it afterward. Which is why there's no consistency week-to-week, Indiana drops five spots while not playing, and the explanations Yurachek provides are so easily dismissed.

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What should be done? Well, that requires a longer explanation, but a start would be creating a clear set of standards that are consistently enforced. Transparency around the exact metrics the committee is using to create their "strength of schedule" claims, not just "we think this win looks better now" week-to-week changes. Will we get it? Absolutely not. Will these rankings continue being a farce? Without question.

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Jeffries promises ‘remedial assistance’ to anyone impacted by Trump immigration enforcement

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:31:14 -0500

House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., pledged "remedial assistance" to anyone he claimed had been treated "unfairly" by the Trump administration's immigration policies during an interview on Tuesday.

After mentioning his commitment to affordability for Americans, Jeffries — who is hoping to be Speaker of the House in the new Congress next year — was asked on PBS about whether he would support DACA recipients being brought back to the U.S. amid the Trump administration's crackdown.

"Certainly anyone, whether they are a citizen, whether they were here lawfully, whether there are DACA recipients [who have] been treated unfairly and unjustly by the administration, we need to provide remedial assistance to them and undo the damage that's been done to the country, to law-abiding immigrant families, and to the American people over this last 20 months or so," he said.

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His interviewer noted President Donald Trump said he hoped to work with Democrats after they swept into the majorities in both chambers last week.

Jeffries touted a recent bipartisan housing affordability bill and said Democrats were committed to driving down the cost of living.

"That's housing, that's healthcare, that's groceries, that's gas, that's caregiving, and making this country affordable again for everyone," he said.

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White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital, "Democrats show time and time again with their extremist, anti-American policies that they care more about illegal aliens than U.S. citizens."

Democratic strategist Julian Epstein also criticized Jeffries’ statement, arguing that the Democratic Party appears to already be reverting to its old ways rather than fulfilling its promises of affordability.

"Democrats are falling back into the extremist open border trap. I'm still yet to hear concrete plans on making housing, energy, and healthcare more affordable. But the incoming speaker seems to have very specific plans on how to provide more welfare for illegal immigrants. No one wants to see violent deportations, but 80% of voters opposed the Biden immigration fiasco and nearly that many oppose amnesty," he wrote. "The fact that Jeffries has specific ideas about monetary handouts for illegals without any specific ideas about how to alleviate housing and energy costs is a sign of priorities out of whack."

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Kirk Cousins reveals touching decision his sons made after trade to Vikings: 'Let's go!'

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:20:18 -0500

Kirk Cousins is back with the Minnesota Vikings, and while he needs to get caught up to speed with Kevin O’Connell’s offensive scheme once more, he also needs to figure out where his family is going to be staying.

Cousins revealed that his Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota home was sold "pretty quickly" when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons, which means starting anew with this return to the Vikings following a trade deadline deal the Las Vegas Raiders made.

But while Cousins’ wife, Julie, is working on the home situation, the veteran quarterback was thrilled to also reveal his two sons, Cooper and Turner, wanted to head north and leave Sin City to watch their dad hopefully turn things around in Minnesota.

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It was their call.

"I was hoping they were going to come with me, but I said, ‘What are you thinking, Julie?’ I know it was her call," Cousins said after a reporter asked about his living situation. "She said, ‘I don’t think I can pull the boys out of school, and baseball, and their friends.’ She picked them up from school and said, ‘Here’s the situation: dad got traded to the Minnesota Vikings. What would you guys want to do?’

"They looked at her and said, ‘Let’s go!’ So, they’re across the street [in a hotel] and they’re ready and excited for the next several weeks."

One reporter joked and asked if the boys, now nine and seven years old, would be helping shovel with the winter snows coming soon in Minnesota.

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"Well, we gotta get a driveway first," Cousins said, laughing. "I don’t have a driveway, so one day at a time. But Julie’s handling that."

Cousins added earlier that his neighbor had a prospective buyer once he signed his three-year deal with the Falcons in 2024, which led to a very quick sale that didn’t result in a listing. But Cousins couldn’t anticipate he’d ever be back in Minnesota.

However, the Vikings haven’t had quarterback bliss since Cousins’ departure. Sam Darnold had a fantastic 14-3 season in 2024, but he joined the Seattle Seahawks the following season, ultimately leading them to a Super Bowl.

O’Connell and the Vikings were hoping J.J. McCarthy, their 2024 first-round pick who couldn’t go his rookie year due to a meniscus injury, would be the quarterback of the future starting in 2025 when Darnold walked. But his up-and-down play, and reported character issues, led to the signing of Kyler Murray this past offseason.

Since then, Murray hasn’t been able to stay healthy, nor consistent, on the field, while McCarthy was made third string and eventually traded to the New York Giants following the season-ending injury for their own franchise quarterback, Jaxson Dart.

McCarthy has done well since he was named the Giants’ starter, going 2-0 in his starts, while the Vikings just tested Carson Wentz after Murray was too injured to play "Monday Night Football" against the Buffalo Bills. Wentz’s performance was so bad, it became clear quickly on deadline day Tuesday that Minnesota was looking desperately for a quarterback to hopefully provide competent quarterback play to pair with a Super Bowl-caliber defense.

Cousins was the man, and it seemed easy for the Vikings to want him considering the previous connection and work in O’Connell’s scheme. With Cousins’ understanding of the scheme, as well as chemistry with receivers like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, we could see the Vikings’ offense finally sustain drives, and hopefully for their own sake, produce points on the scoreboard.

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Cousins is excited for the opportunity to work with the Vikings again, especially considering things were not going well in Las Vegas despite a 3-0 start. The Raiders are now 4-5, and the decision was made to hand the ball over to Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft who had been backing up and learning from Cousins.

It will be a busy week for the 38-year-old signal caller, but everyone in Minnesota, including his entire family which is ready to plant its roots soon in a new home, will be behind him in this next chapter.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jewish physician wins religious exemption from union membership and fees over Israel stances

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:18:58 -0500

A Jewish doctor has been granted an exemption from union membership and fees after he challenged a requirement to financially support a union that he said violated his religious beliefs.

Dr. Jacob Agronin, a physician at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, secured the accommodation after America First Legal (AFL) brought the matter to the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1957, demanding that the union exempt the doctor from membership and fees.

AFL cited the union's stances on Israel, including endorsing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and accusing the Jewish state of apartheid and genocide.

CIR’s collective bargaining agreement with Temple University Hospital required employees covered by the agreement to join the union or pay agency fees, according to AFL.

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"[Agronin] wasn't objecting to the union's right to political speech," Megan Redshaw, counsel for AFL, told Fox News Digital. "The union can have whatever views it wants to have. However, when the union imposes its views in the workplace and that affects the people that work at that organization, that institution, or that hospital, this becomes a Title VII issue."

Redshaw said Agronin believed financially supporting the union in any capacity would violate his religious beliefs, even if payments supporting political activities were excluded.

The union confirmed in an Oct. 9 letter that it had granted the accommodation and that Agronin had neither signed a membership card nor paid dues.

"No fees will be taken out of his paycheck, his employer will honor that and he does not have to be a member of the union at all," Redshaw told Fox News Digital. She also explained that Agronin’s request cited "Jewish law and Jewish beliefs" to explain why supporting the union conflicted with his faith.

CIR says it represents "over 40,000 resident physicians and fellows who are dedicated to improving residency training and education, advancing patient care and expanding healthcare access for our communities."

Redshaw accused CIR of using members’ dues to advance political and ideological causes that "nobody knows they're signing up for when they agree to join this union," while the union promotes its ability to improve pay and working conditions.

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In May 2024, CIR adopted two resolutions regarding Israel: "Housestaff for Human Rights" and "Housestaff Against Apartheid."

The union stated that the first resolution "set standards to ensure CIR will not endorse candidates who accept donations from the Israel lobby or who otherwise support genocide and apartheid" and the second resolution called for a permanent ceasefire and the end of military aid to Israel. Additionally, according to the union, the "Housestaff Against Apartheid" resolution also "uplifted" the BDS movement.

On Nov. 7, 2023, one month after Hamas launched its Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, CIR released a statement saying it was "appalled and shocked by the recent violence in Israel and Palestine." The union said it mourned the lives lost in the Oct. 7 attacks and those lost in the subsequent violence.

In its statement, CIR called on the Biden administration and Congress to help restore access to food, water, electricity, housing and healthcare in Gaza and ensure the release of the hostages and "Palestinians detained in Israel without due process." It also urged the administration and Congress to "call for an immediate ceasefire."

In May 2026, as part of his written testimony to the House Education and Workforce Committee's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions for a hearing titled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care," Agronin referenced the November 2023 statement.

Agronin acknowledged the parts of the statement that "mourned Israeli and Palestinian casualties, called for hostage release and condemned antisemitism and Islamophobia," while also objecting to other parts of the statement. The physician noted that Hamas was not named in the statement, said the "Palestinian casualty figures are uncritically cited" and called the antisemitism condemnation "subordinated."

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The physician also objected to the statement's presentation of Israeli and Palestinian casualties "in morally equivalent terms," adding that doing so "implicitly treats the perpetrators and victims of October 7th as equivalent parties."

Redshaw said physicians with similar religious objections may be able to secure full exemptions from union membership and fees.

"Most people believe that in requesting religious accommodation, you're just going to get an accommodation from the fees that are taken out for these political or ideological causes, or they think that that fee that's taken out has to go to a charity, usually of CIR's choosing," she told Fox News Digital.

"Which is nefarious in and of itself, because the union can just choose a charity that perpetuates its causes that it believes in and transfer your money there," Redshaw added.

"But the reality of this situation is that, depending on the state that you're in, you can request a full religious accommodation. You can object to being a member of the union as a whole."

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CIR and Temple University Hospital did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after Daytona practice crash: report

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:13:46 -0500

Frankie Muniz was taken to a hospital Wednesday after a crash after he practiced for a Veterans Day race at the Daytona International Speedway, according to reports.

The former "Malcolm in the Middle" star-turned-racecar-driver was "awake and alert" while he was transported to a medical center for observation but won’t compete in Wednesday night's race, Ford Racing told TMZ.

The 40-year-old had been preparing to race for Team Air Force at Ford's Veterans Day Classic, Entertainment Tonight reported.

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After the crash, the top of Muniz’s car was cut off so he could get out.

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Muniz’s former "Malcolm in the Middle" co-star, Bryan Cranston, was expected to attend the race in support of him, according to ET.

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Muniz also crashed during a practice in April, but he didn’t suffer any serious injuries, TMZ reported.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Muniz and Ford Racing.

Fox News' Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.

Army sentinel sharply reprimands Hegseth's group at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:11:12 -0500

An Army sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery called for silence and respect Wednesday after laughter was heard from departing members of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's entourage following a Veterans Day ceremony.

Video shows the incident unfolding shortly after President Donald Trump left the memorial following a wreath-laying ceremony.

Trump left the memorial around 12:28 p.m. Hegseth and members of his entourage, including his wife, Jennifer Hegseth, began taking photos and posing on the memorial steps around 12:29 p.m., according to the video.

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Roughly a minute later, laughter could be heard in the distance as members of the group departed, prompting a soldier guarding the tomb to issue a sharp reminder to those gathered.

"All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times," the soldier said.

The instruction came around 12:30 p.m., after Trump had left the ceremony.

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Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell responded to the incident in a statement to Fox News, emphasizing the department's commitment to honoring fallen service members.

"The Secretary and the entire Department have always honored—and will always honor—the sacrifices our military men and women have made to keep America safe," Parnell said. "While commemorating this solemn day, a soldier correctly and respectfully reminded everyone to maintain decorum."

The soldiers who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are known as sentinels and belong to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard.

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According to Arlington National Cemetery, sentinels stand watch at the tomb 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of weather conditions.

The highly selective assignment requires extensive training, including memorizing cemetery history, mastering ceremonial procedures and maintaining strict standards of military appearance and conduct.

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honors unidentified American service members who died in military conflicts. The memorial is among the nation's most solemn military sites and serves as a focal point of Veterans Day commemorations.

Craig Carton defends Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck for his return to Winnipeg

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:02:23 -0500

Team USA hero and New Jersey Devils goalie (still feels odd to say that) Connor Hellebuyck made his highly anticipated return to Winnipeg on Tuesday night, only he wasn't in net.

The move was controversial to say the least, with the Devils GM saying the former Jet wouldn't start because, for some reason, playing a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and former league MVP reduced the team's winning probability.

However, OutKick's Craig Carton said on Wednesday's edition of "The Craig Carton Show" that the team did the right thing by keeping their star netminder off the ice.

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"I am not a fan of hockey, but I am a fan of my country; F— you, Winnipeg," Carton said. "American hero Connor Hellebuyck — one of the great goalies on the planet today — received death threats while playing in Winnipeg."

He talked about how this led to Hellebuyck requesting a trade.

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"It was so bad for the American hero that is Connor Hellebuyck that he had to ask for a trade out of Winnipeg," he said. "Not because he didn't like playing for the organization. He loved that organization. He bled for that organization. He sweated for that organization. He cried for that organization. And merely because he bested the Canadian national team. They threatened to kill him. They threatened his wife. They threatened his beautiful children. They even threatened his dog. Animals, they are, in Canada.

"That's why tariffs should be in place again against those scoundrels in Canada. Screw em. And then he gets traded to the New Jersey Devils. And life is good for Connor."

Well, it wasn't until that return to Manitoba. Hellebuyck was booed during warmups and was on the receiving end of taunts all night despite not being on the ice.

"Under an abundance of caution, the New Jersey Devils did the safe and right thing, even if it wasn't the manly thing hockey players would want them to do," he said. "They protected an American icon from a lunatic in Winnipeg who might think they're doing what's right for their country by taking out the great American goaltender."

The Devils and Jets will meet again later this month, only it will be back in New Jersey.

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"I want to say this to you, Connor Hellebuyck: I, Craig Carton, as a proud American, fully support you[1]. I may not like hockey, but I'm going to start watching it when you decide to start playing again," he said. "Connor Hellebuyck is an American icon and an American hero, and he should be treated as such."

Make the most of your FSA/HSA money before year-end with these 17 finds

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The end of the year is coming up quickly, so now's the time to use your FSA or HSA money before it's gone. Grab eligible self-care items that can help you on your health journey, from health trackers and blood pressure monitors to massagers, and get the most out of your healthcare dollars.

WHOOP health tracker: $239

WHOOP is a health tracker without the distracting screen. It tracks more than 140 fitness and health metrics and WHOOP AI gives you insights and tips on how to use this information. Monitor everything from your heart rate to your blood oxygen levels and even skin temperature.

Oura Ring 4: $249 (29% off)

Original price: $349

An Oura Ring is your overall health companion that tracks more than 50 health metrics. Monitor sleep, stress levels, heart health, workouts and more with this ring, designed for all-day wear. It's water-resistant, comfortable against the skin and offers up to eight days of battery life on a full charge. There is a membership fee to access the full range of services, but one month comes free with a purchase.

The Wellness Company membership: Starting at $10 per month

The Wellness Company offers supplements, emergency kits, skincare and other wellness products to its members. A $10 monthly membership fee gets you 15% off all products and virtual care visits with a doctor if you need assistance. With higher-tier plans, you also get access to free prescriptions and pharmacy coaching.

Axis full body scale: $300

Track more than just your weight with this Axis scale. It shows muscle, fat, metabolic heart rate and more on the screen or via the app, offering actionable guidance for your personal goals. It stores an unlimited number of user profiles, so the whole family can use it.

Omron Evolv wireless upper arm blood pressure monitor: $85

Easily share blood pressure readings with your doctor using the Omron Evolv. It's a wireless blood pressure monitor that slips easily over your upper arm and connects to smart devices via Bluetooth, delivering highly accurate readings almost instantly.

Navage nose cleaner starter bundle: $100

The Navage starter bundle can help soothe sore sinuses from allergies or seasonal illnesses. It includes the Navage machine and 30 salt pods that cleanse the inside of your nostrils. The three-step process is easy enough for anyone to figure out, even those stuck in the cold or flu fog.

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Breathe Right nasal strips: $12 (42% off)

Original price: $21

Whether you snore, have allergies or just need to breathe deeper, these nasal strips open up your nasal passages. Get a 44-pack for more than 40% off right now and stock up for sick season.

TheraGun Prime: $330

A TheraGun Prime massager gives targeted pressure on sore muscles, with an ergonomic, patented handle that makes it easy to hold during a deep tissue massage. The device includes two different foam attachments and has five massager speeds to soothe sensitive areas or deliver a deeper tissue massage.

TheraCup: $200

TheraCup uses suction, heat and vibration to promote blood flow and help relieve muscle and joint pain. Three cup sizes let you target concentrated areas like your neck, shoulders or arms and larger areas like your back.

EltaMD UV face sunscreen: $46

Sunscreen is a must, no matter the season, and this EltaMD UV sunscreen qualifies for FSA and HSA funding. It's popular, with more than 40,000 bottles sold last month on Amazon alone and 70,00+ five-star ratings. Need something more tinted? CeraVe's tinted sunscreen is also eligible and comes in three shades that blend into your skin tone, leaving a natural glow.

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Eye massager with heat and cooling: $70 (15% off)

Original price: $82

If you suffer from frequent headaches due to eye strain, a cooling and heated eye massager can make a huge difference. This massager has three heat levels. For a colder effect, place the removable cooling gel mask in the freezer for 35 to 60 minutes. With 18 different voice commands, the mask responds by adjusting the massage intensity. Connect it to Bluetooth and enjoy music, podcasts or audiobooks.

Back and neck chair massager: $60 (14% off)

Original price: $70

Correct your posture and relieve sore muscle aches with a back and neck chair massager. Longer than a standard neck and back massager, it contours your body's natural curves. There's a deep tissue massage for serious pain relief or gentler pressure. Adjust the speed however you need to with the eight different massage modes, and add a vibration function for a more intense massage.

Hyperice X 2 Knee: $449

Dealing with frequent knee pain? The Hyperice X 2 Knee brace switches between extreme cold and heat to help with recovery. The built-in compression also keeps pain at bay. Whether you're training for a marathon or have worked on your feet for years, the brace works with you to manage pain.

Touchland hydrating hand sanitizer spray three-pack: $30

With sick season in full force, carrying a hydrating hand sanitizer keeps germs away and won't dry out your hands. This three-pack comes with scents like wild watermelon, velvet peach and berry bliss, so you won't smell like alcohol.

Miracle Patch: $20 (5% off)

Original price: $21

Miracle Patch is an acne patch that helps reduce pimples and improve skin overnight. Stick on the patch before you go to sleep, and it absorbs fluids, giving you clearer-looking skin when you wake up. Designed for all-night adhesion, Miracle Patch is strong enough to stay on even if you're an active sleeper.

GlassesUSA glasses: $66 (30% off)

Original price: $94

GlassesUSA glasses qualify for FSA and HSA funds, and there are hundreds of options to choose from. One of the brand's best sellers includes the Ottoto Bellona, which offers a vintage look in a variety of colors and tortoiseshell patterns. These Muse Elliot frames give a more modern feel with a thick upper frame.

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Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses: $359 (5% off)

Original price: $379

Switch out your old pair of Ray-Bans with a Meta AI version. With the built-in AI, you can ask questions, use live translation and set reminders. The glasses also take pictures, videos or livestreams — no hands required. There are built-in speakers that play music and podcasts clearly while still allowing you to hear your surroundings.

Along with these self-care essentials, here are a few must-have emergency items you should always keep on hand. Some items, like the first aid kit, may even be HSA or FSA eligible.

'Fake' war hero allegedly posed as wounded Purple Heart recipient while stealing $81K from veterans group

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:55:55 -0500

A man's alleged deception as a decorated combat veteran came crashing down this week after officials revealed he had actually been discharged from the military for bad conduct and accused him of bilking $81,000 from a veterans group.

David Agtsteribbe, 58, of Long Island, allegedly claimed to have been awarded a Purple Heart while portraying himself as a wounded war hero.

He was arrested two days before Veterans Day, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.

Prosecutors said Agtsteribbe was discharged as a private in 1988 after serving roughly one year in the military. He was court-martialed and pleaded guilty to stealing money from another soldier in 1987.

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He later allegedly altered his discharge documents to portray himself with an honorable military record. The forged credentials helped him secure a position as a finance officer at a local veterans' organization, where prosecutors say he stole the group's funds to cover personal expenses.

"There is something particularly despicable about fabricating a military record and claiming honors you have never earned," District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said.

"This defendant allegedly took that disgraceful deception even further. He is accused of falsely portraying himself as a war hero, infiltrating an organization for those who actually served this country and then betraying their trust by stealing their money. Our veterans earned their honors through sacrifice and service. This defendant allegedly exploited those sacrifices for his own selfish gain. It is a shameful abuse of trust, and one that we will prosecute."

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According to prosecutors, Agtsteribbe joined the Hampton Bays American Legion, an organization that supports military veterans and service members, in 2021 after allegedly falsifying his discharge papers to qualify for membership.

The altered military records also included an elevated retirement status, which may have helped him obtain free health care and other privileges.

Starting in 2022, Agtsteribbe allegedly transferred money from the organization's accounts into his personal checking account to cover personal expenses, including Amazon purchases, bills, a private business membership program, streaming services, travel, leisure activities, clothing and accessories.

The total amount allegedly stolen was $81,798.31, prosecutors said.

Prosecutors also revealed that Agtsteribbe had allegedly been applying for and obtaining memberships in other veterans organizations dating back to 2019, including the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

In 2023 and 2024, Agtsteribbe allegedly submitted falsified discharge papers to the Town of Southampton in an attempt to avoid a $50 resident permit fee and obtain a handicap parking permit.

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In some of the documents, he also allegedly claimed to be a retired lieutenant colonel, despite having been discharged as a private.

Agtsteribbe has been charged with grand larceny in the second degree, criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, two counts of offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and three counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.

If convicted on the top count, Agtsteribbe faces 25 years to life in prison as a persistent felony offender.

Prosecutors requested substantial bail, citing his criminal history and the current charges, including $100,000 cash, a $200,000 secured bond or a $1 million partially secured surety bond to ensure his return to court.

He is due back in court on Nov. 13, 2026.

Iran escalates in Hormuz, claims strike on Omani island it says 'enemy' uses for US military ops

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:48:03 -0500

Iran claims it struck a small Omani island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting oil tanker navigation infrastructure as CENTCOM maintains its blockade of Iranian ports and protects commercial shipping from Iranian attacks along the southern route.

Three sources also confirmed to Reuters Wednesday that navigation systems and communications equipment on Didamar Island, also known as Little Quoin Island, had been attacked, raising concerns about the vulnerability of maritime infrastructure used to maintain oil shipments through the Gulf.

Iran's semiofficial Fars News Agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy targeted the island, alleging the systems were being used to help vessels transit the strait without Tehran's authorization.

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Iranian state television also claimed that personnel and equipment on the island "were helping the flow of oil smuggling by the enemy," with the IRGC maintaining it had carried out the strikes, Reuters reported.

Video published by Reuters showed smoke rising near the rocky outcrop.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said it identified the attack as occurring Nov. 8, before Iranian state media claimed responsibility on Nov. 10.

ISW also questioned the extent of the reported damage, noting that commercial vessels continued using the southern route after the attack.

"The extent of the damage to these systems and the systems struck remains unclear at the time of this writing," ISW said in its assessment.

Satellite imagery from the European Union's Copernicus Sentinel-2 program, cited by Reuters and dated Nov. 8, also showed apparent scorch marks near radar and radio equipment on the island.

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The strike comes as U.S. forces carry out missions to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

The U.S. Navy imposed its blockade of Iranian ports in April after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in February amid escalating tensions. The U.S. lifted the blockade in June following a temporary ceasefire agreement, but then reinstated it in July.

Commercial and allied shipping through the waterway is advised to use a southern route through Omani territorial waters, located outside of Tehran’s direct military control and overseen by CENTCOM.

The latest incident on Didamar Island comes as Gulf oil exporters work to restore shipments disrupted by the conflict.

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According to Reuters, regional oil exports recovered to more than 80% of prewar levels in September and October, aided by CENTCOM and increased Saudi exports through the Red Sea.

Shipping companies have also relied on offshore tanker-to-tanker transfers near Oman and the United Arab Emirates to maintain flows.

Didamar, meanwhile, belongs to Oman, making the reported attack particularly sensitive as Tehran seeks to disrupt maritime operations in the region. It is a small, uninhabited rocky island roughly 10 nautical miles north of the tip of Oman's Musandam Peninsula, near one of the principal commercial shipping routes through the strait.

The island has long served as a navigational landmark for vessels traveling along the waterway, including through a lighthouse established in 1914.

Its maritime infrastructure reportedly includes a radar system mounted on a roughly 25-meter tower and radio communications equipment used to assist vessels navigating the narrow passage.

The island has also been associated with the Hormuz Control Centre, which coordinates maritime traffic in the area.

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Arabian Maritime and Navigation Aids Services (AMMAS) has been identified as a provider of navigational support infrastructure in the region, including maritime lights, buoys and other equipment.

The reported Didamar attack also follows U.S. military operations against Iranian targets elsewhere in the waterway.

U.S. forces struck targets on Iran's Qeshm Island Nov. 2, and officials described the strikes as "defensive" actions targeting Iranian surface-to-air missile threats.

Qeshm Island, located near the Strait of Hormuz, is home to Iranian naval facilities and military infrastructure associated with the Revolutionary Guard.

President Donald Trump also acknowledged Nov. 6 that American forces continue to conduct limited strikes against Iranian targets.

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Asked by a reporter about the strikes near Qeshm Island, Trump said, "I don't want to talk about it. We do minor strikes. They built a little bit of an anti-aircraft device, and we knocked it out in about 15 minutes, maybe five."

Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor finalizing a reported $7.5 million deal, in wild college football move

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:46:34 -0500

How much will it take for college football programs to re-sign their top quarterbacks heading into the 2027 season? Just ask Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor.

We have entered new territory when it comes to paying college athletes, especially in this era of NIL and revenue-sharing that has transcended the sports world.

College quarterbacks are making upwards of $6 to $7 million this season to lead their respective teams on the field, with that number only growing over the next few years as the price continues to trend upwards.

If you want an example of how much college sports have turned into a professional model, Mississippi State is finalizing a new deal with star quarterback Kamario Taylor that On3 reported will pay him $7.5 million next season for his services, and that number could jump to around $9 million if he collects incentive bonuses.

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Wanting to stay Starkville has always been a priority for Taylor, who spent a lot of time before even enrolling at Mississippi State cheering on the Bulldogs. But, the ongoing talking-points around the sport of college football have centered around why Kamario should go chase a bigger paycheck somewhere else following the 2026 season.

"When I got to Mississippi State, I knew we could build something special," Kamario Taylor said in a statement on Wednesday. "These last few weeks have only made me want it more. And I promise you this - big things are ahead for this program. Believe that. We have major goals, and we're here to win. There's no question that we understand the expectations, the standard and what it's going to take to get there. And I couldn't be hungrier for it.

"Right now, I wish more than anything I could be out on that field with my brothers. But I know they'll keep putting in the work to finish this season strong. My recovery is right on track, and I'm looking forward to the day that I get to go back to work with these guys and the future talent that will be coming to Starkville."

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Whether it was numerous media pundits floating the idea that he would be happier somewhere else other than Starkville, the Bulldogs quarterback made it known to the coaching staff that he did not want to play elsewhere next season, and he wasn’t chasing the 'bag'.

But, that didn’t mean Mississippi State donors weren’t going to make sure their talented quarterback wasn’t taken care of from a financial standpoint, and they weren’t going to take the risk of some other team making him think twice about his decision.

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This is a growing trend in college athletics. Conference commissioners and school officials can lobby all they want about reigning in the sport, but money will continue to talk.

And, if you think some schools are going to sit by and watch others swoop in to steal their talented players, you don't understand the pull that a place like Mississippi State can put together to entice athletes to stay.

"I can't wait to play for Coach Lebby in 2027. He believed in me from day one, and I believe in where he's taking this program," Kamario Taylor mentioned about head coach Jeff Lebby. "I'm grateful to Mr. Selmon and the leadership at Mississippi State for their commitment to building a winning program here. I see it every day, and I want to keep helping build something special in Starkville."

Kamario Taylor running it back at Mississippi State is a win for college football

After suffering a turf-toe injury earlier in the season, Kamario Taylor decided that surgery was the best option for him to be at 100% when the Bulldogs started their off-season training. So, now that his deal to return to Starkville in 2027 is complete, head coach Jeff Lebby can start building around its star quarterback through the transfer portal for next season.

It is a massive deal for the Mississippi State athletic department to have the former Heisman Trophy contender returning for another season, especially from a marketing standpoint.

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Essentially, the money that the school and donors will pay Taylor for his services will be worth the contract he signs to stay in Starkville.

And yes, he's making mid-first-round draft pick money for the next calendar year.

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If you thought this type of salary was a lot in college athletics, wait till you see what some of the other top college football players will garner as we get closer to the end of the regular season and the transfer portal prepares to open.

Money well spent by the Bulldogs, in this 'professional' world of college athletics.

State Department official blasts 'moronic' Washington Post report on Marco Rubio's required military flights

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:44:04 -0500

A State Department official blasted The Washington Post on Wednesday, accusing the paper of publishing a "moronic" report that criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio for using a military aircraft when he is required to do so.

The Post published the story, "Flying by pricey military jet, Rubio rarely misses a Florida football game," which noted that the Secretary of State "is required to travel by government plane" when visiting his alma mater, where his son currently plays on the team.

The piece characterized Rubio’s trips as a "cost to taxpayers," and reported that his personal flights "have cost the government more than $1.2 million."

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"Like the defense secretary and the directors of the FBI and CIA, Rubio is barred from flying commercially for security reasons and is required, when traveling for personal reasons, to reimburse the government the equivalent of an economy-fare ticket," wrote Post reporters Noah White and Rick Maese.

"Officials’ reimbursements are rarely made public, but the amounts required cover only a fraction of the true cost, occasionally leading to scrutiny and controversy for Republican and Democratic appointees alike," they added.

Rubio defended the trips, telling the paper, "I have and will continue to try and make it to as many events that are important to me personally and to my family as possible."

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A government ethics expert told the Post that "Rubio’s travel complies with federal rules," but "raises a question about stewardship of public money." The Post also noted that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced an audit over personal travel during the Biden administration, while pointing out that the "transportation secretary is not among the Cabinet members required to travel on military aircraft."

Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Dylan Johnson criticized the report on X, saying the "Post’s own story quotes watchdogs saying this isn’t a story and there’s nothing here."

Johnson noted that the Secretary of State is required to use military aircraft, Rubio is "entirely unapologetic and will continue to attend as many of his family’s events as his jobs allow," he reimburses the government for personal travel and that the Buttigieg comparison is "moronic" because the former transportation secretary's position did not require him to use military aircraft.

The State Department declined further comment to Fox News Digital.

The report also drew criticism on social media.

"The Washington Post is trying to make a scandal out of Secretary Rubio traveling to attend his son's football games," former White House press advisor Pat Adams wrote. "They admit he's required to travel by government plane and that his trips all comply with federal rules, but they published the story anyway to suggest impropriety."

"Most parents do whatever they can to see their children compete, but the Washington Post tries to paint that as bad judgment. Completely absurd article," he added.

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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, now a Fox News contributor, wrote on X, "Washington Post confirms Secretary Rubio is a great dad."

The Post's report also noted that "senior officials have long used government planes for occasional personal travel," adding that the practice became a requirement in 1993.

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The Washington Post did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Josh Downs has hilarious reaction after being traded from reeling Colts to contending Chiefs

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:43:48 -0500

You think Josh Downs was happy to get out of Indianapolis?

The 25-year-old requested a trade from the Indianapolis Colts after they traded Pro Bowl offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and All-Pro DeForest Buckner in October, and his wish was granted on Tuesday. The Colts traded Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.

Downs took to social media to express his jubilation from being traded from the reeling Colts to the contending Chiefs. He posted a GIF of an exultant Vince Carter from his retirement ceremony, indicating his excitement about the trade. In a separate post, Downs thanked the Colts.

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"I am beyond grateful and blessed for my time in Indy. Nothing but love For the Shoe," Downs wrote on X.

Downs became the fourth player the Colts traded before Tuesday’s trade deadline, joining Nelson, Buckner and wide receiver Keenan Allen.

With the Chiefs, Downs will provide an immediate boost to a unit that has struggled to produce this season. Rashee Rice leads Chiefs wide receivers with just 292 receiving yards this season.

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Downs has spent his entire four-year NFL career with the Colts after Indianapolis selected him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.

In nine games this season, Downs has caught 33 passes for 354 yards. In 54 career games with the Colts, he has recorded 224 receptions for 2,447 yards and 11 touchdowns. He has also returned punts, averaging 9.8 yards per return during his career.

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The Chiefs waived punt and kick returner Nikko Remigio after acquiring Downs, suggesting they may use the former Colts star in that role.

Downs’ first game with the Chiefs (6-2) will be against the Atlanta Falcons (3-6) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

Death reported in E coli outbreak linked to California pumpkin patch as more cases emerge

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:34:53 -0500

One person has died in an E. coli outbreak linked to a California pumpkin farm, San Luis Obispo County health officials confirmed Tuesday. Officials have not released the person’s age or identity.

The death follows confirmation of five cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection, potentially originating from Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo, according to an advisory issued by the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department.

"We can confirm that one individual associated with the E. coli outbreak has died. We are sharing this information with the permission of the individual’s family," Tom Cuddy, public information officer for the department, said in a statement to The Tribune of San Luis Obispo on Nov. 10.

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"This is truly a heartbreaking development, and our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected by this outbreak. The entire team at Public Health extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time."

In a Nov. 6 statement, the health department said an additional 10 individuals who visited the farm between Oct. 16 and Oct. 26 and developed symptoms have been deemed "suspect cases."

Tests of water, food and other samples from the farm found some bacteria, including other E. coli strains, but did not detect the strain responsible for the outbreak, officials said.

People who became ill shared possible exposures to corn cups, pumpkins, hay and water not intended for drinking, but officials could not pinpoint the source.

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No farm animals or petting zoos, which are known to be common sources of this type of infection, were accessible to visitors or operating at the farm.

Investigators faced several limitations, including numerous possible sources, items no longer available for testing and delays between exposure and sampling. No further environmental testing is planned, according to the report.

"Based on the findings of our investigation, we believe the risk of additional exposure associated with this incident has passed, and there is no longer an ongoing public health threat," said County Health Officer Dr. Christy Mulkerin.

"Our hearts go out to the families affected by this outbreak. We thank all those who have helped protect our community in response to this outbreak, and we encourage community members to continue practicing good handwashing and food safety to protect themselves and their families."

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Typical symptoms of E. coli include cramping, severe abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea and signs of dehydration, which usually begin within three to 10 days of exposure.

Young children under 10 are typically at the highest risk for complications, which can include hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that damages blood cells and can lead to kidney failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Dr. Tyler Evans, an infectious disease physician and founder of Wellness Equity Alliance in California, warned that diarrhea can lead to dehydration and fatigue.

"The diarrhea is really the key component here, and the stomach cramps," he told Fox News Digital.

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Evans said younger children and older adults can be particularly vulnerable, emphasizing the need to closely watch children younger than 5.

Speaking generally about potential exposure routes in pumpkin patches, Evans said E. coli can spread when bacteria from feces reach someone’s mouth.

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He pointed to potentially contaminated food or water, animal contact and person-to-person transmission as possible transmission routes.

Evans also noted that not all E. coli bacteria cause illness. The confirmed cases in this investigation involve Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.

The health department shared the following safe practices to protect against these types of infections.

Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water after being in outdoor environments or touching animals.
Washing fruits and vegetables before eating them.
Keeping raw foods separate from other foods during preparation and storage.
Avoiding consumption of untreated water.
Drinking milk and juices that have not been pasteurized.
When selling or otherwise providing food to the public, always follow state and County health regulations.

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Fox News Digital reached out to the county health department for comment. Brookshire Farms previously told Fox News Digital it was reserving comment pending test results.

One dead, several pulled from rubble after NYC building collapse; search underway for others feared trapped

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:06:40 -0500

Officials confirmed at least one person is dead, and 10 others were injured in a New York City building collapse Wednesday as rescue crews work to remove others possibly trapped inside the structure.

The unidentified person was killed when a building in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood suddenly collapsed, the FDNY told Fox News Digital.

Four people were taken to a hospital in critical condition and another six were transported with minor injuries.

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Searches for others remain ongoing, the FDNY said.

It is unclear how many people remain in the building or what caused the collapse.

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The NYPD warned of traffic delays and street closures around the area.

Inspectors with the city's Department of Buildings are at the scene "assisting with recovery operations and conducting structural stability inspections of nearby buildings," the agency said.

"We’re closely monitoring the building collapse on Bedford Avenue in Flatbush," New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams wrote on X. "We’re praying for the safety of anyone who may be trapped and for the first responders working to reach them. Our thoughts are with everyone affected and their loved ones."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also warned residents to avoid the area.

"First responders are on the scene of a building collapse on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, where they are working quickly to secure the location and assist New Yorkers," Mamdani wrote in a social media post.

"Flatbush Avenue is closed from Clarendon Road to Bedford Avenue — please avoid the area so rescue crews can work. We will be sharing what we learn as soon as we can confirm it," he added. "As emergency operations continue, please join me in holding our neighbors and the members of this community in our hearts."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Lindsey Vonn gives health update as she undergoes ninth surgery following brutal Olympic crash

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:24:42 -0500

It's been nearly ten months since Lindsey Vonn sustained brutal injuries in a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and the skiing star revealed that her recovery is still very much ongoing.

The 42-year-old five-time Olympian hopped on social media to inform her followers that she had gone in for surgery.

For the ninth time.

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"This will be my ninth surgery," Vonn said in the video. 'I'm doing this beforehand because I'm actually getting pretty nervous about it. On the day of, I'm going to be focused and rested and trying to get through it."

Vonn explained that the reason for this surgery was to remove hardware that had been installed during previous procedures.

"Basically, what we're doing is removing all of the plates and screws and just basically removing all the hardware to make room for the new ACL because I don't have an ACL still because of all the plates; just couldn't put it in," she explained.

Back in February, she was competing on a torn ACL in her left leg that she injured just before the start of the games. She tried to compete in the Olympics, but crashed in the women's downhill event and severely injured the same leg.

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However, once she has that fresh ACL, she still has a long road ahead of her.

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"So I've been waiting all these nine months so my bones could heal and we could fix the ACL, and my bones healed, which is great news," she said. "But obviously now I have the ACL, and that means another six-to-nine months."

Fortunately, Vonn posted on her Instagram story that the surgery went well.

She also showed off a big with the hardware that used to be in her left leg captioned, "Got all this s--t out of my leg."

Stephen A Smith says white players are not good enough to win NBA championships

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:23:48 -0500

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler of the Los Angeles Lakers are statistically the best overall trio in the NBA this season. Yet ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith says the trio isn't good enough to win a championship.

He doesn't cite their play as the reason, but rather their skin color.

"I do not think [the Lakers] are getting past the second round. I’d be shocked if they did. I am on the record being controversially because I’ve never seen an NBA team with its top players being White deliver a championship. It’s never happened. And I’m here to tell you I don’t think it’s going to happen this year.

"You can bring up whoever the hell you want," Smith said. "There has never been, in my lifetime, an NBA team led with its top three players being White that delivered you a championship when an abundance of brothers [are] playing basketball. That hasn’t happened. And I’m here to tell you it ain’t gonna happen. I can’t see it coming."

Oh.

Smith first made this argument in July, though he presented it differently. Then, he claimed he had "never seen" a team with three White stars win a championship. He clarified that he never said it "couldn't" happen.

This time, he repeatedly dismissed the possibility of a team winning a championship led by "three White dudes."

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Smith provides no basketball explanation for why three White players can't lead a team to a title. That's likely because there isn't one. His premise doesn't withstand even mild scrutiny.

The simplest explanation for why an all-White Big 3 has yet to win a championship is the racial breakdown of the NBA. White players make up roughly 17% of the league, compared with about 75% for Black players. Fewer white players means fewer White stars, making it less likely that three will play on the same team.

It's really that simple.

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It's the same reason an NFL team has never won a Super Bowl with a Black quarterback, Black head coach and Black general manager.

Imagine using that data point to argue a team must have at least a White coach or general manager to win a Super Bowl. Smith would be among the first commentators to denounce you as a racist if you made that argument.

Racial double standards are real. They are obvious.

Therefore, Smith will not face any considerable backlash for his comments about the Lakers. Society has decided that Black people are permitted to make racist, belittling comments about White people – just not the other way around.

It's why former NBA player Charlie Villanueva can casually claim Doncic cannot be the best player in a "Black league." It's why WNBA players could just as casually claim Caitlin Clark needed to pay her respects to the Black women before her.

There is a particularly notable use of possessive language when certain Black basketball players discuss their White counterparts. They often use the term "ours" when discussing the NBA and WNBA. The implication is that White players are allowed to participate but ought to know their place.

It's no different from activist and social media influencer Dr. Umar Johnson's recent dismissal of Eminem's place in hip-hop history. In Johnson's view, hip-hop also belongs to Black people.

"No non-African can ever be the best of anything African. It's an insult to the ancestors. It's an insult to the race, and it's an insult to every Black person," Johnson said. "Eminem has all the privileges of a White male and all the privileges of being in the hip-hop community, so we got to be careful about letting non-Africans into our community."

Wait, who has privilege again? The people accused of it, or the people exhibiting it with racially charged rhetoric toward the opposite race?

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Combating supposed racism with coordinated racism is not the answer. Racism will never go away if certain people feel emboldened to spread it.

Finally, there is an amusing flaw in Smith's assessment of the Lakers' championship aspirations. Despite the league-leading production from Doncic, Reaves, and Kessler, the Lakers have just the 10th-best championship odds.

The concern is the supporting cast around them. That cast is entirely Black.

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If Stephen A. insists on blaming the Lakers' championship limitations on the race of certain players, he's blaming the wrong group.

It's not the "White dudes" holding them back.

Wife of former Jets and Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Richard Todd arrested for attacking him with pliers

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:04:15 -0500

Richard Todd played 10 NFL seasons for the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints from the mid-1970s to mid-80s after winning a co-national title at the University of Alabama, but that fame apparently didn't keep his wife from attacking him with a pair of pliers this week.

The attack landed Debra Darby Todd in an Alabama jail.

According to court documents obtained by OutKick and Fox News Digital from the District Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama, Debra Todd on Monday at approximately 11:05 p.m. "did intentionally cause physical injury to the victim by striking him multiple times with a pair of pliers during an argument."

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Richard Todd, 73 years old later this month, did not require medical treatment or hospitalization. But he did apparently suffer multiple cuts and abrasions on his arms.

Debra Todd, 68, was booked into the Lauderdale County Jail, charged with felony second-degree assault, and her bond was set at $30,000.

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Police records show she had not bonded out yet on Wednesday afternoon.

Police records further state there are two witnesses to the alleged assault.

Todd, his fans may recall, played at 6-foot-2 and anywhere between 207 and 212 pounds.

Todd's wife is 5-foot-3 and 105 pounds, per court documents.

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Richard Todd was a three-year starting quarterback at Alabama from 1972 through 1975 under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, winning four SEC championships and the 1973 co-national title before being named first-team All-SEC as a senior.

The Jets selected him sixth overall in the 1976 NFL Draft, and in his 10 seasons he led New York to playoff appearances in 1981 and 1982. In 1982, Todd led the Jets to the AFC Championship game against the Miami Dolphins.

Todd finished his career with 20,000 passing yards and 124 touchdown passes.

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MICHAEL RUIZ: JonBenét Ramsey's father challenges DA after report says family shouldn't have been cleared

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:03:35 -0500

JonBenét Ramsey's father has issued a fiery response to a report that a Colorado prosecutor now handling his daughter's cold case murder would not have ruled the family out as suspects if he'd been in charge when a predecessor did so in 2008, even as the family shared that investigators gave them an optimistic update on the case earlier this year.

"After 30 years, if they still think I am guilty, then please file charges, and we will settle this in court based on facts and evidence," John Ramsey told Fox News Digital Wednesday after Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a recent interview with local reporters that he "would not have" publicly ruled out the family as suspects like his predecessor, Mary Lacy, did in 2008.

"They can’t selectively apply the unknown male DNA both ways," Ramsey said. "They have cleared a number of interesting suspects based on their DNA not matching unidentified male No. 1 DNA recovered from JonBenet’s person."

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Dougherty declined a Fox News Digital interview request Wednesday, but his office said he planned to post video from his local interview online amid concerns his remarks were taken out of context under a headline reading, "Boulder County DA says Ramseys shouldn’t have been cleared in JonBenét's murder."

"I’ve never ruled out people in a case that’s unsolved," he told local reporters Tuesday, according to The Boulder Daily Camera newspaper. "Doing right by the victim demands that I remain open-minded and committed to following the evidence wherever it leads."

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This is a routine investigatory position, according to retired FBI agent Jason Pack, who has followed the case for decades.

"If new evidence challenges an assumption made years ago, they need to take another look," he told Fox News Digital. "That doesn’t mean accusing somebody all over again. It means being willing to let the evidence change the direction of the investigation."

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The 6-year-old died of strangulation and head trauma, according to the Boulder City medical examiner. Her family reported her missing only to find her dead in their basement the day after Christmas in 1996.

Since then, investigators have examined more than 20,000 tips and hundreds of pieces of evidence. They've checked previously recovered DNA against more than 750 "reference samples."

As Fox News Digital has reported previously, early DNA testing results did not show matches for JonBenét's immediate family, but police continued to eye her parents as potential suspects for years.

"Either they believe they have the killer's DNA or not," the family patriarch said. "This problem of selective use of evidence to try and fit things to their opinion rather than use evidence to solve the crime has been the problem from the beginning."

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As recently as last year, police still had some untested DNA collected from the 1996 crime scene, and the elder Ramsey has called on authorities to use modern investigative genetic genealogy methods to try and gin up new leads.

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JonBenét's half-brother, John Andrew Ramsey, said the family did receive hopeful updates from Boulder police earlier this year.

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They learned evidence had been sent to a lab for testing late last year, he told Fox News Digital Wednesday. Authorities have not publicly confirmed the testing or any results, but he indicated he believed it had to do with DNA.

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"We met with them in February 2026, and they had this new message of hope and optimism," he said. "We took that to mean they were close to sending something off for SNP testing."

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Still, he said he's not sure any major updates will come before the 30-year mark in December.

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"I think if they were super close, they would not be talking to the press," he said. "Six to 12 months, being super optimistic. Two to five years, no problem."

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Some experts believe they could have been ruled out in the early weeks of the investigation based on DNA evidence. Others say no one is ever ruled out until a case is solved.

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Late Colorado Springs Det. Lou Smit came out of retirement in 1997 at the request of the Boulder County DA's Office to help work the case and had argued that the likeliest suspect would have been an intruder and not a family member.

But he left the case in 1998, citing tension with the Boulder Police Department, which focused on the family as suspects.

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"I strongly disagree with anyone saying the Ramseys should not have been cleared," said John Anderson, a friend of Smit's and a former El Paso County sheriff who wrote a book about the case.

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Several potential suspects have emerged in the nearly 30 years since her murder, but the case remains unsolved.

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Ring of Honor champ Deonna Purrazzo bringing wrestling to NJ town to raise awareness about major issue

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:01:35 -0500

Ring of Honor women’s pure champion Deonna Purrazzo is set to return to her hometown in New Jersey to help raise money for her alma mater high school and raise awareness about the lack of funding for the schools in that area of the state.

Purrazzo’s JTown SmackDown will take place at Jefferson Township High School in Oak Ridge on Friday night. The event means more than just teaming up with her husband, fellow pro wrestling star Steve Maclin. She is looking to put the spotlight on a serious issue that is near to her heart.

"I've worked with the athletic director, Bill Koch, for the past few months, since earlier this year, really, when we were reconnected over the Highlands Impact Aid Now rally at Jefferson, where we're trying to draw attention to the fact that the funding formula for schools in New Jersey, the S-2 funding formula is not fair," Purrazzo told OutKick Dropkick. "It's not equitable to the students of the Highlands and the Pinelands.

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"And so that kind of was the precipice to JTown SmackDown. We were raising money for the athletic department and for the JTEF, the Jefferson Township Educational Fund, which is all going to the students."

New Jersey’s S-2 funding formula was enacted as part of a revision to the 2008 School Funding Reform Act, which was meant to take aim at funding inadequacies across the state. But Purrazzo and other local officials have said it’s created a bigger issue for the township.

Part of the issue, Purrazzo has said, is the Highlands Act. The piece of legislation protects hundreds of thousands acres of land in the Highlands, which is the main source of drinking water for millions of residents in New Jersey. The act comes with development restrictions, which critics have said hampers growth in places like Jefferson Township.

"The S-2 funding formula and how it affects the Highlands is multifaceted. Fifteen or so years ago, there was a piece of legislation put in place in the Highlands that restricted the growth of the land in the tax base. And so, 88% of Jefferson Township is under this protection where new businesses can't come in, affordable housing can't be built, you can't rent out houses or build on your property because all of the land is protected. They provide millions and millions of gallons of water to all across New Jersey every single day. While environmental protection is important, it's limiting the growth of our students.

"What's happened because of that is taxes have risen in town. We've lost the funding formula because people are moving out of town. Enrollment is how they equate funding for the schools. And so because our enrollments down, the funding goes down ... It's not been fair. Meanwhile, cities like Newark are able to build new buildings and hire new teachers and all these things that Jefferson Township and the surrounding towns are just not able to do. So, the awareness is coming from, we have to refigure out how this formula works, especially in these towns where the tax base isn't allowed to grow, and how do we make it equitable for these towns who literally can't up their enrollment."

The New Jersey Education Association said last month it was taking on the task of rewriting the funding formula with the hope that it would be implemented during the 2027-28 school year.

Jefferson Township Superintendent Jeanne Howe warned in March that the district could have to make cuts and increase classroom sizes if money doesn’t start to flow in, according to the Morristown Daily Record.

In recent years, New Jersey lawmakers have worked together to provide millions of dollars to districts that saw reductions in funding because of the S-2 formula.

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Purrazzo hopes that a return to her high school would put the issue in a larger spotlight. She recalled speaking at one of the rallies earlier this year, which took place at the high school as well.

"I don't know how I'm gonna react because when I was there in March for the Highlands Impact Aid rally, I spoke and I gave like a 7 or 8 minute speech about how growing up in this town really shaped my character for the rest of my life and allowed me to become a six-time world champion and travel the world as a professional wrestler, but they played my entrance music when I walked up to the podium and I started crying, which I didn't expect, right?

" I was just overwhelmed with, there were so many familiar faces in the crowd, and obviously, it's for such a great cause. I'm getting a master's degree in political science, but I've never really stepped on a stage and spoken about policies and legislation, things that I was doing that day. So it was definitely a step out of my comfort zone, but really rewarding to be able to start there and now have worked through producing a wrestling show. I don't know exactly how I'm gonna feel. There might be a few tears, but it'll all be worth it."

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Jaye is a highly talented young women’s wrestler who is among the next crop of talent that pro wrestling fans should pay attention to. She made her All Elite Wrestling debut earlier this year and has performed at several promotions from Gamechanger Wrestling to Boca Raton Championship Wrestling.

Purrazzo said her advice to someone like Jaye is the same for any up-and-coming female star.

"I say to her exactly what I say to all the women's wrestlers who are coming up right now: Don't quit on yourself," she told OutKick Dropkick. "There's going to be so many people who, for me, didn't know what ‘The Virtuosa’ meant, didn't see the vision in it, didn't understand that it's not this like overt in your face character. It is very nuanced, but it is very me, and I believed in it and I knew that if someone would give me the investment and the opportunity to educate the audience in terms of what that meant for me, it would click. And so, my biggest advice to Emily and all of the women coming up right now is, if you have a vision for yourself and you believe in it 100%, don't let anyone's opinions deter you. Don't quit on yourself."

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