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Ten-time All-Star Brittney Griner says the WNBA’s « new fans » crossed the line this year.The Phoenix Mercury star opened up about the « racial slurs » she and other players heard from « new fans » throughout the 2024 season. »I don’t appreciate the new fans that sit there and yell racial slurs at myself, my teammates and the people that I play against because, yeah, those might be opponents but those are friends too, » Griner said Thursday night. « They don’t deserve that. So, I don’t appreciate the new fans who think it’s OK to do that.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM »But I do appreciate the new fans that respect the game, that are here to grow our league, bringing people that maybe never watched the W to a WNBA game so that we can grow our fans. »A number of players have spoken out on hateful comments and vitriol, and the WNBA put out a statement earlier this week to acknowledge the issue.WNBPA ISSUES SCATHING STATEMENT ACCUSING USA TODAY COLUMNIST OF INTERVIEW ‘DESIGNED TO FUEL’ RACISM »The WNBA is a competitive league with some of the most elite athletes in the world. While we welcome a growing fan base, the WNBA will not tolerate racist, derogatory or threatening comments made about players, teams and anyone affiliated with the league, » the statement said.Griner was in her second season back in the league after missing the 2022 campaign while being imprisoned in Russia.Last year, Griner was involved in an incident with a social media sensation who asked her why she « hates » and « still want[s] to boycott » America.The WNBA playoffs began earlier this week.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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The man who allegedly threw a bomb inside a California courthouse this week, injuring five people, said he was upset about his firearms being taken away, authorities said. Nathaniel James McGuire, 20, of Santa Maria, is charged with maliciously damaging a building by means of an explosive, the Justice Department said Friday. He was expected to appear in a Los Angeles federal court Friday.  VIDEO CAPTURES LOS ANGELES HIT-AND-RUN THAT ‘SEVERELY INJURED’ A 63-YEAR-OLD WOMAN »This defendant will now face justice in federal court for his alleged attack that injured at least five people and struck fear across a county courthouse and an entire community, » said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.McGuire entered the lobby of a Santa Maria courthouse Wednesday, and threw a bag with a bomb, which exploded, federal prosecutors said. After the blast, he fled on foot. Five people were injured. McGuire was arrested a short time later while trying to get into a Ford Mustang parked outside the building, authorities said. He allegedly yelled that the « government had taken his guns and that everyone needed to fight, rise up, and rebel, » the Justice Department said. Police say McGuire’s motive stemmed from a previous arrest for having an unregistered firearm. He was due in court the morning of the incident.ATLANTA BUS HIJACKING SUSPECT HAD 19 PRIOR ARRESTS, MENTAL ILLNESSES, FAMILY SAYSInside McGuire’s car, a Santa Barbara sheriff’s deputy allegedly spotted ammunition, a flare gun, and a box of fireworks. Inside, authorities found a shotgun, a rifle, more ammunition, a suspected bomb, and 10 Molotov cocktails, prosecutors said.Law enforcement later rendered the bomb safe.At McGuire’s home, authorities allegedly found an empty can with nails glued to the outside, a duffel bag containing matches, black powder, used and unused fireworks, and papers that appeared to be recipes for explosive material.None of the five people hit by the explosion faced life-threatening injuries, police say. Four were transported directly to the hospital from the scene, and the fifth traveled to the hospital on their own.The victims were treated for injuries including burns, and they have now all been released from the hospital.McGuire faces up to 40 years in prison. Fox News Digital’s Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report. 

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban used his X platform Friday to respond to 24-year-old former college swimmer and conservative activist Riley Gaines over criticisms of Vice President Kamala Harris’ handling of the southern border. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released data to lawmakers Friday revealing that tens of thousands of illegal immigrants with sex offenses and homicide convictions have crossed the border into the U.S. under the Biden-Harris administration. These include 13,099 convicted of homicide and 15,811 of sexual assault. Cuban, who has been a staunch advocate for Harris, Joe Biden in 2020 and Hillary Clinton in 2016, has defended the VP’s record on the border. Cuban even said he thinks the actions she has taken to reduce the flow of illegal migrants across the southern border « have actually worked » in a recent CNBC interview.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGaines called out Cuban for his praise of the vice president in a post on X Friday. « We might have different standards for what qualifies as a ‘good job,’ but I don’t think the illegal entrance of 15,000+ rapists, 13,000+ murderers, and 320,000 missing children fits the bill, » Gaines, the host of OutKick’s « Gaines for Girls » podcast wrote. Gaines’ reference to the 320,000 missing children is from another report from the Department of Homeland Security released Aug. 21 that revealed the Biden-Harris administration has lost track of that number of migrant children who crossed the border without parents. Cuban responded to Gaines in his own X post just 90 minutes later. Cuban admitted the current administration « waited too long to fix the border. » But he then criticized Trump for his promise to carry out the largest mass deportation in American history if elected. « I have said many times they waited too long to fix the border. The good news is that the latest crossing numbers are lower than Jan 21 and staying near 1,500 a day, » Cuban wrote, along with screenshots of two articles covering a statistical reduction in illegal border crossings. « And the VP has been clear she will sign the bi-partisan border bill. It’s a fair argument to criticize them for waiting too long. But you also have to acknowledge that they are now having success. Which leads to the question of deportations. The Republican nominee says he is going to deport the 21 million people here illegally. He hasn’t said how he will do it. » TRUMP’S MEAL FOR ALABAMA-GEORGIA FOOTBALL GAME INCLUDES NEARLY 800 CALORIES FROM MCDONALD’S ALONECuban referenced a border bill that Senate Democrats failed to pass through Congress in May when all but one Republican senator, along with six Democrats, voted to block it. Democrats argued the bill was intended to reduce border crossings, raise the standard for migrants to qualify for asylum and empower officials to rapidly send away those who fail to meet that standard. It would give the president power to shut down the border if migration levels exceed certain thresholds. But concerns about the bill were raised with earlier drafts having the border provisions attached to funding for Ukraine and Israel. Gaines responded to Cuban’s defense of his praise for Harris in another X post Friday evening, discrediting the statistics Cuban offered and slamming the border bill. »They’re flying in illegal immigrants and dropping them into the heartland of America, often in places we don’t even know about, » Gaines wrote. « The bi-partisan border bill is a Trojan horse. The first time it was voted on it included funding for Ukraine. She campaigns on securing the border acknowledging (indirectly) the problems that have been created under the Biden Harris Admin. she’s been in the White House for 3.5 years. Why not take action now? » Gaines also called out Cuban for not addressing the 320,000 missing children statistic she mentioned in her first post. Cuban had not responded to Gaines again at the time of publication. Cuban’s defense of Harris and Democrats has ramped up in recent weeks. He has done several interviews endorsing the VP in the upcoming election, making statements that have raised eyebrows from conservative voters. Cuban has suggested Trump is « a socialist » and even said he believes the mainstream media « leans right » in a recent CNBC interview.  Earlier this year, when Biden was still the presumptive Democratic nominee, Cuban went so far as to say he would vote for Biden over Trump even if Biden was « being given his last rites. » »If they were having his last wake, and it was him versus Trump, and he was being given last rites, I would still vote for Joe Biden, » Cuban told Bloomberg News in March.However, Cuban has also said he supported Trump at the outset of his first candidacy in 2015. « In 2015, I was like, ‘He’s great. He’s not a typical Stepford candidate. I thought that was a positive, » Cuban told Vivek Ramaswamy in an interview on X Aug. 7.Gaines has been an advocate for Trump in this election cycle. Gaines even spoke at one of Trump’s rallies in Glendale, Arizona, Aug. 23. There, Gaines made a speech in which she claimed she was voting for Trump « because I’m a woman. » « They don’t believe in school choice; they don’t believe in parental rights or the safeguarding of children; they don’t believe in freedom unless it’s the freedom to have an abortion or chemically and surgically castrate children, » she said. « You have one ticket that knows what a woman is and has vowed to take decisive action at protecting our sex-based rights, compared to the other ticket that thinks men can become pregnant, and that tampons belong in boys’ bathrooms. »Harris will make a rare visit to the southern border in Arizona as she seeks to blunt criticism from former President Trump on the matter and renews her call for the bipartisan border bill. Conservatives were not swayed by the visit. »Border Czar Kamala Harris has had nearly four years to protect America and failed, » RJ Hauman, president of the National Immigration Center for Enforcement (NICE), told Fox News Digital in response to the data. « She is allowing tens of thousands of murderers and rapists to roam free. She puts criminals first and the safety and security of you and your family last. »Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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Sean « Diddy » Combs is « very eager » to testify and tell his story in his impending sex trafficking trial.Combs pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution Sept. 17. The rapper remained behind bars at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center after two judges denied his request to be released on bail. If found guilty, he faces a minimum of 15 years behind bars and a maximum sentence of life in prison. Combs has denied all sexual assault allegations brought against him in the last year and maintained his innocence in the federal criminal investigation.Combs’ lawyer, former PR executives, industry professionals and others explored the allegations brought against the « Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down » singer in TMZ’s documentary, « Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment. » The musician has been accused of forcing sex workers and female victims into sexual encounters, also referred to as « freak offs, » with him.The documentary revealed the music industry was aware of Combs’ sexual preferences far before the bombshell indictment was unsealed.FOX NATION SPECIAL EXPLORES SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS INVESTIGATION, RAIDSCombs will likely testify in his criminal trial, according to his defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo. »I don’t know that I can keep him off the stand, » Agnifilo said in the documentary. « I think he is very eager to tell his story. And I think he will tell every part of the story, including what you see on the video. So, I expect it’s going to be explained by the both of us. » The video he referenced was of Combs allegedly beating his girlfriend at the time, Cassie Ventura. »The thing that’s missing from this story is the overall context of the entire situation, » he added. « Clearly, this was a long-term, loving, intense relationship that had mutual infidelities. And that is the reason why you see some of what you see on the video. »He has his story, and he has a story that I think only he can tell in the way he can tell it in real time. And it’s a human story. It’s a story of love. And it’s a story of hurt. It’s a story of heartbreak. I mean, when he describes that relationship, the word he uses more than any other word is heartbreak. He was heartbroken. She was heartbroken. »WATCH ‘TMZ: THE DOWNFALL OF DIDDY’ FREE ON TUBIA former PR executive who worked closely with Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment roster knew there was « no safety » after a certain time at the music mogul’s infamous parties. »My spidey senses were always on high alert, » Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire recalled. « And I know that there’s no safety after a certain hour when you’ve got drinks flowing and people behind your back doing drugs in bathrooms, two or three people walking out of a bathroom together. There’s no safety in that. So, could there potentially be? Absolutely. Did I see it? No. I never stayed at the party late enough to see. »Did I sense that there could be trouble? There could be trouble riding on the subway, » she added. « Yes, I sensed it. Yes. »Brookshire has handled publicity for A-list celebs, including Aretha Franklin, Notorious B.I.G., Toni Braxton and others.TOP 5 DIDDY INDICTMENT BOMBSHELLS: WHAT EXPERTS PREDICT FOR FUTURE OF FALLEN MUSIC MOGULThe feds seized « cases and cases of the kinds of personal lubricant and baby oil that Combs’ staff allegedly used to stock hotel rooms for the freak offs, more than 1,000 bottles altogether, » Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said at a press conference.However, Combs’ attorney insisted the musician just buys in bulk when faced with the assumption the baby oil was used as a « lubricant for an orgy. » »I guess. I don’t know what you need a thousand for. One bottle of baby oil goes a long way. I don’t know what you’d need a thousand for, » Agnifilo said. « I mean, he has a big house. He buys in bulk. You know, I think they have Costcos in every place where he has a home. I mean, have you sat in a parking lot of a Costco and see what people walk out of there with? »I don’t think it was a thousand. I think it was — let’s just say it was a lot. OK? »In response to Agnifilo’s claim, Costco told TMZ in a statement it does not sell baby oil in any of its United States locations.LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSCombs was allegedly known as a « highly sexual individual » for years within the music industry. »It was always sort of known that if you went to a party at Puff’s house and were you to stay past certain hours that you might be introduced to some sort of massive orgy, » Adam Grandmaison, host of the « No Jumper » podcast, claimed in the documentary. « It was just a lot of whispers about what it might have consisted of. »Certainly, I don’t think that it was common knowledge that there was so much nonconsensual stuff going on or any of the seedier allegations, but it was definitely discussed years ago that Diddy was a highly sexual individual and that he certainly was a fan of drugs in general, » Grandmaison, who’s been interviewing rappers and hip-hop artists for years, added.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCombs’ lawyer presumed the « I’ll Be Missing You » singer would not accept a plea deal. »He believes he’s innocent, » Agnifilo said. « And what’s more, he believes that he needs to stand up not just for himself — for his family and for everybody who’s been targeted by the federal government. »He feels an obligation to those people to say, ‘You know what, maybe I can break the model. Maybe I can show the world that a Black man can win in federal court.’ And I think he probably is the only person I know of who might be able to actually accomplish that goal. »

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The mastermind and militia leader behind the 2012 deadly attack on a U.S. consulate in the Libyan city of Benghazi was resentenced Thursday to 28 years in prison. The sentence handed down to Ahmed Abu Khatallah, 53, came despite requests from federal prosecutors that he be sentenced to 60 years in prison. They argued his original sentence of 22 years was « unreasonably low. »Khatallah was convicted of four counts in 2017, including providing material support to terrorists and destroying U.S. property, but he was acquitted on the most serious charges. Four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens, were killed in the attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound and a CIA complex in Benghazi, Libya, Sept. 11, 2012. BENGHAZI HERO KRIS ‘TANTO’ PARONTO SHARES LESSONS LEARNED FROM 2012 TERROR ATTACKThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled in 2022 that 22 years in prison is not long enough for Khatallah « given the gravity of such an assault on an American diplomatic facility and the district court’s own recognition of the vital need to deter such crimes. » Khatallah was a leader of Ubaydah bin Jarrah, an extremist militia, and sought to incite violence against the United States because of its presence in Libya, the Justice Department said. The group began stockpiling weapons in early 2012 in anticipation of committing an attack. BENGHAZI LEGEND MARK GEIST PRESENTS K9 SERVICE DOG TO COMBAT VETERAN IN N.J.The militia attacked the consulate Sept. 11, 2012, set fires inside the compound and broke into buildings. Hours after it started, Stevens, State Department employee Sean Smith and CIA contractors and former Navy SEALs Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods were killed in the fighting. Benghazi soon became a divisive political issue. Congressional Republicans accused President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of intentionally misleading the public by suggesting the attacks were a backlash against the film « Innocence of Muslims. » Several years of congressional inquiries followed, but the final report ultimately did not place blame on any specific individual.

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A new drug has been approved for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults.On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved COBENFY (xanomeline and trospium chloride), an oral medication that is manufactured by Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey.This marks the first new class of medications for the brain disorder in several decades, according to a press release.5 MYTHS ABOUT SCHIZOPHRENIA, ACCORDING TO A MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT: ‘HUGE STIGMA’COBENFY is expected to be available in the U.S. in late October, the company noted. »Today’s landmark approval of our first-in-class treatment for schizophrenia marks an important milestone for the community, where after more than 30 years, there is now an entirely new pharmacological approach for schizophrenia — one that has the potential to change the treatment paradigm, » said Chris Boerner, PhD, board chair and chief executive officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, in the press release.STUDY REVEALS HEAVY MARIJUANA USE IS LINKED TO SCHIZOPHRENIASchizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors.It often causes hallucinations, delusions, disordered speech and loss of touch with reality, Mayo Clinic states on its website.The disorder can also lead to lack of emotional expression, lack of motivation, cognitive dysfunction and social withdrawal.Approximately 2.8 million people in the U.S. and 24 million people globally are living with schizophrenia.AI-DISCOVERED DRUG SHOWS ‘ENORMOUS POTENTIAL’ TO TREAT SCHIZOPHRENIA: ‘REAL NEED FOR BETTER TREATMENT’The disorder has traditionally been treated with antipsychotic medications, but around 40% of patients do not respond to treatments and 60% experience « inadequate improvement » in symptoms or « intolerable side effects, » studies have shown.COBENFY works differently than the currently available schizophrenia medications. »Due to its heterogeneous nature, schizophrenia is not a one-size-fits-all condition, and people often find themselves in a cycle of discontinuing and switching therapies, » said Rishi Kakar, MD, chief scientific officer and medical director at Segal Trials and investigator in the drug’s clinical trials, in the release. « The approval of COBENFY is a transformative moment in the treatment of schizophrenia because, historically, medicines approved to treat schizophrenia have relied on the same primary pathways in the brain. » »By leveraging a novel pathway, COBENFY offers a new option to manage this challenging condition. »Sam Clark, founder and CEO at Terran Biosciences — a biotech company that develops treatments and technologies for neurological and psychiatric diseases in New York City — commented on the new approval in a statement sent to Fox News Digital. »I am excited that the FDA has just approved [COBENFY] as a treatment for patients with schizophrenia, marking a big leap forward in the psychiatry space, » he said. « These patients live with a difficult disease, and this drug with a novel mechanism of action will surely make a significant impact, » Clark continued. « We look forward to seeing the renaissance continue as this approval paves the way for future breakthroughs and novel patient-focused therapeutics. »CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe approval follows three phases of clinical trials in which COBENFY was shown to result in a « statistically significant improvement in illness. »In terms of safety, the medication’s most common side effects during clinical trials were nausea, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, hypertension, abdominal pain, accelerated heart rate, dizziness and gastroesophageal reflux disease, the release stated.Patients with certain existing medical conditions may experience other, more serious risks.For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/healthPeople should discuss potential complications with a doctor before starting the medication.Fox News Digital reached out to Bristol Myers Squibb and the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance requesting comment.

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The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore his name to New York’s election ballot.The appeal was denied by the country’s highest court without comment and without any noted dissents.Kennedy has been trying to get his name off ballots in key battleground states since he suspended his campaign in August and endorsed former President Trump.The candidate has simultaneously tried to stay on the ballot in states like New York, where his presence is unlikely to make a difference in the battle between Trump and Vice President Harris.NEW YORK MAG PUTS REPORTER OLIVIA NUZZI ON LEAVE FOR ALLEGED ‘PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP’ WITH RFK JR.When he suspended his campaign, Kennedy said he planned to keep his name on the ballot in safe Democratic and Republican states, but didn’t want to be a spoiler in the battleground states. RFK, JR.: WE’RE TRYING TO GET OFF THE BALLOT IN ALL THE STATES I MIGHT BE A SPOILER »In about 10 battleground states where my presence would be a spoiler, I’m going to remove my name, and I’ve already started that process and urge voters not to vote for me, » Kennedy said. « Our polling consistently showed by staying on the ballot in the battleground states, I would likely hand the election over to the Democrats, with whom I disagree on the most existential issues. »CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPSince suspending his campaign, Kennedy backed former Trump’s White House bid. And since Kennedy’s endorsement, Trump added him and former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team.

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The former director of Project 2025 did not step down in July, as was initially reported, but was fired due to « dismissive and unprofessional » workplace behavior, the conservative think tank revealed Friday. The man at the center of the controversy says he’s being made a « scapegoat. »Project 2025 is only the latest iteration of a longstanding Heritage Foundation initiative to establish a conservative governing blueprint. But incessant attacks by Democrats focusing on Project 2025 have led to intense scrutiny and frequent misrepresentations of the plan’s details.Still, Paul Dans’ departure from the institution had little to do with that firestorm, according to Heritage. »Paul Dans was terminated from the Heritage Foundation due to a number of related issues, including his dismissive and unprofessional approach to interacting with a number of his colleagues, » Kelly Adams, director of people operations at Heritage, told Fox News Digital. TRUMP HITS BACK AT HARRIS WITH ‘KAMALA’S PROJECT 2025′ »After some specific disconcerting interactions were brought to the attention of senior management, an internal review was conducted, and a decision was made to separate Mr. Dans’ employment as amicably as possible. »At the time, Dans was said to be stepping down as the Project 2025 head.But Heritage soon reportedly received multiple communications from Dans that accused the think tank of terminating him on false grounds. »I was made a scapegoat by The Heritage Foundation to cover up for their own mishandling of the public relations fiasco over Project 2025, » Dans told Real Clear Politics. « It appears that the Heritage Foundation continues to trash my good name and professional reputation for their benefit. »The Heritage Foundation defended its decision and said it was Dans’ workplace behavior that led to his firing.HERITAGE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT CONFIRMS TRUMP HAD NO INVOLVEMENT IN PROJECT 2025″The Heritage Foundation deeply values all of our staff and is committed in both practice and principle to maintaining a positive work environment where abusive or demeaning behavior is not welcome, » Adams said. »We are deeply disappointed that Mr. Dans is using the liberal media to attack Heritage’s decision to terminate him, thereby making the rationale behind his dismissal public. We will not allow him to falsely attack Heritage and its people, without defending the difficult decision to terminate Paul’s employment based on facts. We will continue to defend our staff and our institution from false narratives and disgruntled former employees. »New reports have surfaced detailing Dans’ behavior leading up to the termination, specifically allegations about his conduct at the Republican National Convention in July, when he reportedly cursed at colleagues while critiquing their performance and was issued a warning by Heritage President Kevin Roberts. « He was being so demeaning, » a source told Real Clear Politics. « It was constant, and he refused to listen. » After he was fired, Dans, through his legal counsel, reportedly sought $3.1 million from Heritage and wanted the funds delivered in two days, according to documents reviewed by RCP. Heritage rejected the request.Soon after he was fired, Dans became a vocal critic of the Trump campaign, telling The New York Times in September the former president should replace two of his senior advisers, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita. Dans claimed their mismanagement had prevented Trump from surging ahead of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.Trump has repeatedly denied any involvement in Project 2025’s formation, saying, « I disagree with some of the things they’re saying, and some of the things they’re saying are absolutely ridiculous and abysmal. »

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Hungry students at Florida International University (FIU) near Miami are being fed by a robot these days. »Beastro » – yes, it has a name – is the first robotic kitchen in the country to be used in a university setting, according to FIU. (See the video at the top of this article, and another one down below.)On a recent morning at the Ernest R. Graham University Center on FIU’s flagship campus, Beastro prepared chicken teriyaki for Jocelyn Hernandez, 22, a senior studying natural and applied sciences, as Fox News Digital watched and filmed. Soon after, Beastro was busy making a cheese omelet for Pablo Reyes, 20, a junior biomedical engineering student.EASIEST VEGETABLE STIR-FRY RECIPE EVER, SAYS FOUNDER OF LITTLE KITCHEN ACADEMYWithin minutes, the students’ food was prepared, cooked and ready to be served.Hernandez and Reyes are just some of the 600 students whom Beastro feeds daily, chef Denisse Castillo told Fox News Digital. Castillo is FIU’s senior director of residential dining. »I’m Beastro’s boss, » she said.Beastro is the creation of Kitchen Robotics, which has offices in Israel and Miami Lakes, about 16 miles from FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus.Ofer Zinger, co-founder of Kitchen Robotics, said Beastro is a « robotic automated kitchen. » »The key thing there is that we are capable of cooking everything that you would normally use pots to cook with, » Zinger told Fox News Digital. ARE YOU BUTCHERING THESE FOOD WORDS? HERE ARE 10 FOODS YOU’RE PROBABLY MISPRONOUNCING »We are not doing hamburgers and we are not doing pizza. But everything that we traditionally use a pot to cook with, we are capable of doing. »Beastro can make, among other dishes, pasta bolognese, stir fries, chicken salad and omelets. »We are not dedicated to a certain cuisine, » Zinger said.Here’s how it works.10-POUND CINNAMON ROLL AT SMALL-TOWN RESTAURANT GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK: ‘BIGGER THAN MY HEAD’Students place their orders at one of two kiosks in front of the glass partition where they can watch Beastro make their food on one of the four induction plates. At any given time, one or more of the plates are in use to cook the meals.After the order is placed, students are given an order number and receive a text notification once their food is ready.Students can follow the status of their orders from a TV monitor on the wall, or just watch Beastro at work.THESE 10 RESTAURANTS ARE CONSIDERED THE ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ IN THE US, SAYS TRIPADVISOROnce the food is ready, a robot arm removes the cooking pot from the induction plate and drops it onto a slide-like tray that sends it to a waiting member of the kitchen staff. That staffer then transfers the dish onto a plate and hands it to the students.Beastro also self-cleans, washing its pans immediately after the food is plated.The robot chef, which made its debut earlier this year, takes its orders from Castillo, who determines what meals Beastro will make. Recipes are programmed by Castillo and her team.THIS ROBOT CAN COOK A BURGER IN LESS THAN 60 SECONDS »Technically, we create the food for Beastro, » Castillo said.There are two rows of feeder tubes that Beastro uses to make each meal. The top row can contain up to 12 solid foods, while the bottom row holds as many as 11 different liquids. »Whatever you choose to define in those feeders basically defines the limitations of your kitchen space that day, » Zinger said.Initially, it was a challenge, Castillo admitted. »Beastro is telling us when we need to feed it, so if we’re out of pasta, it will tell you, ‘I’m out of pasta,’ and it will not continue cooking, » she said. « And if you put the food in a wrong feeder, it will tell you, ‘Look, you’re asking me for chicken, but you have pasta.' »But once she got used to it, Castillo became quite fond of Beastro, she said. »It was something exciting for me, trying something new that nobody [else has], » Castillo said.If there were concerns that Beastro would take jobs away from humans, Castillo and Zinger don’t see that as a worry.It’s the opposite at FIU, Castillo said. »We have more labor now, » she said.Automation « creates consistency » that helps businesses prosper, Zinger said.For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle »Machines make less mistakes, » he said.Beastro also seems to be boosting FIU’s profile.FIU leads the state and is No. 11 nationally for best college food in America, according to the website Niche, which ranks colleges on a range of topics. That’s a three-spot increase from the previous rankings.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERBeastro is unique to FIU for now — but Zinger hopes it will catch on at other universities and commercial kitchens throughout the country. »We are looking to scale and we are ready to scale, » Zinger said.

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An Arizona State University student allegedly stabbed her peer twice in a classroom in Glendale on Sept. 19 in a seemingly random attack.Maricopa County authorities charged Kaci Lenise-Charlie Sloan, 19, with first-degree attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct with a weapon in connection with the attack against student Mara Daffron.Daffron’s neighbors created a GoFundMe for Daffron, saying she was « stabbed several times, but luckily, she is making great progress and is on the mend. » »We’d like our community to come together and support the Daffron family during this difficult time. These funds will go towards anything the family may need, » a description for the GoFundMe page titled « Support Mara Daffron’s Recovery Journey » states. « We know Mara will come out stronger than ever from this unimaginable attack. »INDIANA UNIVERSITY FRATERNITY BROTHER ACCUSED OF ATTACKING MULTIPLE FEMALE CLASSMATES IN ONE WEEKMatthew McCormick, a student who witnessed the attack unfolding in their classroom, took swift action to stop the alleged stabbing, potentially saving Daffron’s life, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. »In that moment I didn’t really have a thought going through my head I just knew that I felt compelled to do something, » McCormick told the outlet.FOX TRUE CRIME PODCAST WITH EMILY COMPAGNO: ‘CRIMES ON CAMPUS’Approximately 13 witnesses present during the attack, including a professor, recounted the incident to police, who wrote in a probable cause affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital that the stabbing occurred « without any provocation or any words spoken. »Police corroborated McCormick’s account in their report, stating that one of the witnesses « was able to disarm the defendant by pulling the knife away from the defendant’s right hand and threw it [sic] away from them. » Another witness then « kicked the knife to the back of the classroom. » »Another witness described the defendant [sic] was sitting in the classroom at a desk and suddenly got up and ran at the victim as the victim entered the classroom and stabbed her multiple times, » the affidavit states.Detectives found a handwritten note inside Sloan’s backpack that apparently referenced an act she was « about to commit, » but it did « not specifically state what she was referring to. »JEWISH TEEN’S ASSAULT IN MICHIGAN UNDER INVESTIGATION AS POSSIBLE ANTISEMITIC HATE CRIME: POLICESloan also apparently expressed the desire to « hurt somebody » in class that day in an interview with detectives after the alleged attack and chose to target Daffron because she was « an easier target » than the other person she apparently considered attacking, whom she referred to as « a veteran. »Authorities quickly arrived on scene and transported Daffron to a nearby hospital, where she received treatment for her wounds. »ASU Police continue to investigate a Sept. 19 on-campus stabbing of a student. Kaci Sloan was immediately detained and arrested on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder; aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; interfering with an educational institution; and disorderly conduct. She is being held on a $250,000 cash only bond, » an ASU spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement.  « ASU and the entire ASU West Valley community are deeply saddened by what happened. ASU West Valley is a close-knit campus of students, faculty and staff. Counseling support is available to all. »Sloan has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday in Maicopa County.

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China attempted to send $1 billion worth of drones disguised as COVID-19 aid to a Libyan warlord through the assistance of corrupt U.N. officials, according to a Canadian government investigator. New court documents accuse Chinese state officials of conspiring to hide the $1 billion deal to offer 42 drones to Libyan General Khalifa Haftar through U.N. officials, who would mark the arms shipments as COVID-19 aid. Through FBI intercepts, Canada’s Royal Mounted Police found alleged plots to sell Libyan oil to China and to buy drones from 2018 to 2021. « The Chinese government seems to have approved a strategy to aid Libya in the procurement and delivery of military equipment through designated and approved companies to obscure the direct involvement of government agencies, » the investigator stated.Two Libyan nationals working in Canada at the International Civil Aviation Organization, a U.N. agency, were charged with conspiracy for the scheme in April. A preliminary hearing is expected in the spring.  REPUBLICANS PROPOSE BILL THAT WOULD DOUBLE TARIFFS ON CHINESE IMPORTS The accusations, first reported by Defense News, are part of documents submitted in court in Montreal to obtain warrants to access the phones of the men involved. « This scheme appears to be a deliberate attempt to circumvent U.N. sanctions that were in effect at the time, » the report said. Haftar, who received the drones, is a Russia-backed strongman who controls eastern Libya. He unsuccessfully tried to seize control of western Libya in 2020. The aim of the drones’ shipment was « ‘using war to end war quickly’ without attracting the attention of the international community, » said the investigator, adding « the fight against the Coronavirus » was used as cover. 95 LIBYAN NATIONALS ARRESTED AT SUSPECTED SOUTH AFRICAN MILITARY TRAINING CAMP One of the Libyan nationals involved in the scheme – Fathi Ben Ahmed Mhaouek – was arrested while the other, Mahmud Mohamed Elsuwaye Sayeh, is still at large. The court documents also accuse a U.S. citizen, who has not been charged, of involvement. »My client will plead not guilty – he denies all wrongdoing, » said Mhaouek’s lawyer in Canada, Andrew Barbacki.Investigators uncovered a May 2020 message from Sayeh to an official at the Chinese ministry of foreign affairs requesting a meeting in Egypt between the Chinese ambassador and a Libyan military official close to Haftar, Major General Aoun Al-Ferjani.In the messages, the drones are « clearly described with weaponry, attack and lethal strike capabilities. »Investigators are unsure if the deal went through or if talks failed. Italian authorities in July said they seized Chinese military drones that were headed for Benghazi, Libya, in violation of a U.N. embargo. 

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The Israeli Defense Forces targeted Hezbollah leader Hassan Hasrallah in a « precise strike » Friday on the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon. IDF spokesperson Rear admiral Daniel Hagari said the headquarters were intentionally built in the heart of the Dahieh in Beirut under residential buildings « as part of Hezbollah’s strategy of using Lebanese people as human shields. »Video and images show plumes of smoke rising over Beirut following the Israeli strikes. Witnesses say they heard multiple strikes. It is unclear if Nasrallah was struck. Hezbollah’s al-Manar television reported that four buildings were destroyed and there were many casualties in the multiple strikes, which marked a major escalation of Israel’s conflict with the heavily armed, Iran-backed Hezbollah.ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH WAR: NETANYAHU ‘DID NOT EVEN RESPOND’ TO US CEASE-FIRE DEAL, PLEDGES TO FIGHT ‘FULL FORCE’Security sources in Lebanon said the attack targeted an area where top Hezbollah officials are usually based. It was the heaviest attack in Beirut in almost a year of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.HOW A US-BACKED UN RESOLUTION FAILED TO STOP HEZBOLLAH TERROR TAKEOVER: ‘BIPARTISAN FAILURE' »On Oct. 8, Hezbollah started attacking Israel after almost a year of Hezbollah firing rockets, missiles and suicide drones at Israeli civilians, » Hagari said. »After almost a year of Israel warning the world and telling them that Hezbollah must be stopped, Israel is doing what every sovereign state in the world would do if they had a terror organization that seeks their destruction on their border, taking the necessary action to protect our people so that Israeli families can leave their homes safely and securely. »The strikes hit Beirut shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue Israel’s attacks on Iranian-backed fighters in Lebanon in a closely watched United Nations speech, as hopes faded for a ceasefire that could head off an all-out regional war.WATCH: SMOKE FROM STRIKE RISES OVER BEIRUTThe fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has drastically escalated over the last month as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has begun targeting the terrorist network’s hot spots and military storage units, all of which are strategically embedded within civilian villages.Reuters contributed to this report.

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« Dancing with the Stars » contestant Reginald VelJohnson denied ever meeting Sean « Diddy » Combs after rumors surfaced the two had a sexual encounter. »That’s all bulls—, » he told TMZ outside the « DWTS » rehearsals. »I don’t know that man, » VelJohnson added. « I’ve never met him before. I wish him well though. »The ’90s sitcom star told people questioning the rumor to « get a life. »FOX NATION SPECIAL EXPLORES SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS INVESTIGATION, RAIDSVelJohnson, who is currently competing on « Dancing with the Stars » alongside pro Emma Slater, was connected to Combs by comedian Luce Cannon in an interview released four months before the rapper’s arrest. Combs has since been charged with sex trafficking crimes.Cannon claimed he walked in on VelJohnson and Combs after hearing squealing coming from behind a closed door. « Busted the door and look up, and I see Carl Winslow, » he said during the interview.VelJohnson famously played Carl Winslow on « Family Matters » from 1989 until 1998. Jaleel White, Jo Marie Payton and others starred alongside VelJohnson in the popular ABC sitcom.Fox News Digital reached out to VelJohnson for comment.WATCH ‘TMZ: THE DOWNFALL OF DIDDY’ FREE ON TUBILIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSCombs was charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution in an indictment unsealed Sept. 17. If found guilty, he faces a minimum of 15 years behind bars or a maximum sentence of life in prison.Authorities alleged Combs ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others. He used « firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse » to fulfill his sexual desires, according to the unsealed indictment obtained by Fox News Digital.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERCombs and his employees would « intimidate, threaten, and lure female victims into Comb’s orbit, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship. Combs allegedly then used force, threats of force, and coercion, to cause victims to engage in extended sex acts with male commercial sex workers that Combs referred to as, among other things, ‘Freak Offs.' »The « I’ll Be Missing You » singer was denied bail twice and awaits trial at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.Lawyers for Combs denied the allegations and have maintained the rapper is innocent.

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Recent illegal immigrant arrests on the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts have captured the nation’s attention.Over the last month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made at least six arrests on the islands as part of a larger operation to detain illegal immigrant suspects accused of particularly egregious crimes in the beach towns favored by the Biden and Obama families. »I think many people are concerned about the violent illegal population. … The biggest thing is obviously not knowing anybody’s history if they’re here illegally. The legal immigrants will even discuss that, » Toby Brown, chair of the Nantucket GOP, told Fox News Digital.Brown, who noted that most immigrants on the idyllic island off the coast of Cape Cod are good and active community members, including those residing there illegally. But residents are still concerned about those who may be running from violent pasts in their home countries.MASSACHUSETTS GOP DEMANDS INFORMATION ON STATE’S $1B IN ‘SECRET’ MIGRANT SPENDING: ‘VEIL OF SECRECY’ »It’s such a small island that I find that things have gotten a little worse here on Nantucket, » he said, though he also noted there are multiple reasons why crime and poverty seemed to have increased on the island in recent years.Those are problems the ultrawealthy island residents seem to be removed from, he said. »Once again, they’re in big estates. And unfortunately, on Nantucket, the mainstream press, for the most part, would like people to think this place is still kind of just like Disneyland and we have zero issues on the island. »On Sept. 3, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston announced that it arrested 24-year-old Brazilian illegal immigrant Warley Neto on Martha’s Vineyard in late August. Neto, who illegally entered the United States through the Paso Del Norte border region of Texas and Mexico in 2018, is facing five counts of raping a Massachusetts minor.OBAMA, MARTHA’S VINEYARD CELEBS SILENT ON OPENING UP ISLAND HOMES TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS »Warley Neto allegedly repeatedly assaulted a Massachusetts child and represents a significant threat to the safety of our neighborhoods, » ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons said in a statement at the time. « We are grateful for the cooperation of the Dukes County Sheriff’s Office for prioritizing public safety and allowing Neto’s safe transfer of custody to ERO. Too often local jurisdictions refuse to honor immigration detainers and release dangerous offenders back into the community to reoffend. ERO Boston will continue to apprehend and remove the most egregious noncitizen offenders from New England. »ERO Boston noted that it requested ICE detainers for Neto on three occasions. After issuing the first detainer, Neto was sentenced to prison but released early, and he went on to allegedly commit more crimes against a child just months later.On Sept. 16, ERO Boston announced the Sept. 10 arrest of 28-year-old Salvadoran illegal immigrant Bryan Daniel Aldana-Arevalo, who is charged with one count of rape of a child with a 10-year age difference and two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14. It is unclear when and where Aldana-Arevalo entered the United States. »Bryan Daniel Aldana-Arevalo stands accused of some detestable and disturbing crimes against a Nantucket child, » Lyons said at the time. « He represents a significant danger to the children of our Massachusetts communities. ERO Boston will not tolerate such a threat to the most vulnerable of our population. »ERO Boston officials also arrested Salvadoran national Elmer Sola on Sept. 10, the agency announced on Friday. Sola is charged with 11 counts of sex crimes against a child; specifically, three counts of aggravated rape of a child and eight counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.MIGRANT CRISIS PROJECTED TO COST MASSACHUSETTS TAXPAYERS $1.8 BILLION OVER NEXT 2 YEARS »Elmer Sola unlawfully entered the United States, then made his way into our Nantucket community before allegedly committing some horrific and despicable crimes against a child, » Lyons said. « The officers of ERO Boston will not tolerate such a threat to the children of our New England neighborhoods. »It is unclear exactly where and when Sola entered the United States.On Sept. 17, ERO officials announced the Sept. 11 arrest of Gean Do Amaral Belafronte, an illegal immigrant from Brazil who is charged with indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years or older. Belafronte was legally admitted into the United States in 2018 but allegedly violated the terms of his admission. He then left the United States in 2021 and returned illegally at an unknown time, officials said. »Gean Do Amaral Belafronte unlawfully entered the United States, made his way to Nantucket, and allegedly sexually assaulted one of our residents, » Lyons said in a statement. « We have been consistent in our promise to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing egregious noncitizen offenders. This is not a hollow expression; it is a sincere promise to the residents of our New England communities. »OVER 100 STUDENTS WITHOUT BUS SERVICE AS MASSACHUSETTS FUNDS BUSES FOR MIGRANTSERO Boston on Tuesday announced a second arrest that occurred on Sept. 11. Felix Alberto Perez-Gomez, a 41-year-old illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was charged with a sex crime against a Nantucket resident. He was arraigned on Aug. 19 for indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years or older and arrested on Sept. 11. »Felix Alberto Perez-Gomez was previously removed from the United States following convictions for reckless driving and reckless endangerment, » Lyons said. « He then unlawfully reentered the country and made his way to our Nantucket community to apparently commit a sex crime against a resident here. Perez represents a threat to our New England residents that we cannot tolerate. »Gomez was previously arrested in 2011 for reckless driving and recklessly endangering another person. He was sentenced to one year of probation, and the Justice Department ordered his removal from the United States back to Guatemala. It is unclear when and where Gomez re-entered the United States.ERO Boston on Thursday announced the Sept. 12 arrest of 30-year-old, Angel Gabriel Deras-Mejia, a Salvadoran illegal immigrant and documented member of MS-13. »Angel Gabriel Deras-Mejia unlawfully entered the United States then made his way to Massachusetts, to apparently commit crimes of violence, » Lyons said. « To make matters worse, Deras-Mejia is a documented member of a notorious transnational criminal organization and represents a significant threat to the residents of Nantucket. »The recent ICE operations on the islands compare to similar previous stings. The agency arrested three people in 2012 and four in 2017 during comparable operations, according to the Nantucket Current.Massachusetts has a number of cities that qualify as so-called « sanctuary cities, » where local law enforcement officials do not always cooperate with federal authorities’ detainer requests.A June report from the Center for Immigration Studies estimated that the number of « illegal and inadmissible » migrants living in Massachusetts is about 355,000 with 50,000 new arrivals since 2021. It also reported that 10,000 migrants were minors with 8,500 being unaccompanied.Two years ago, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes carrying illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of « the state’s relocation program to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations, » the governor’s communications director, Taryn Fenske, told Fox News Digital at the time. »States like Massachusetts, New York and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden administration’s open border policies, » she said.

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FIRST ON FOX: Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., is blitzing through battleground states in the lead-up to the election, helping boost Republicans in their quest to take the Senate majority as he simultaneously vies to be their next leader. The Senate is in recess for the month of October and won’t be back until after the election, but Thune doesn’t seem to be slowing down in the meantime. This weekend, the minority whip will be in Nevada for events with Senate candidate Sam Brown, who is taking on vulnerable Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., a source shared with Fox News Digital. Afterward, he’s heading to New York City to raise money for Brown, Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake, Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno, Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dave McCormick, and Michigan Senate candidate former Rep. Mike Rogers, as well as the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).KAMALA HARRIS ISN’T ALONE: VULNERABLE DEMS WANT CURRENT FILIBUSTER GONELater in the month, the source told Fox News Digital that Thune would be joining McCormick in Pennsylvania, Senate candidate Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., in Indiana and Senate candidate Tim Sheehy in Montana. He also has an array of events lined up with several senators who aren’t up for re-election as he looks to lock down more support in the GOP conference. « It’s an insider’s game, » said Ron Bonjean, a former chief of staff of the Senate Republican Conference told Fox News Digital of the leader race. « John Thune is playing the inside game while showing enthusiasm—showing public enthusiasm by going to the states. » »They’re going to remember that Thune was there over the last few weeks before the election, » said Bonjean, who was a spokesman for Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott when he was majority leader. »Money is important, but showing up matters. And if you can do both, that really can do wonders . . . for racking up Senate votes. »SENATE PASSES FUNDING BILL WITHOUT SAVE ACT, AVOIDING POTENTIAL SHUTDOWNThune is one of three announced leader candidates, alongside Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Rick Scott, R-Fla. Cornyn has established himself as a prolific fundraiser during his tenure, a factor that is certain to play into the race, given outgoing Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s reputation as a fundraising behemoth. A source familiar with the Texas Republican’s political operation told Fox News Digital, « Sen. Cornyn plans to visit multiple battleground states across the country to campaign with candidates over the October recess and raise valuable hard dollars as he’s done for the last two decades, totaling more than $400 million since 2002. » His all-time fundraising is something he’s looked to emphasize in recent days, sending his donor network a letter this week highlighting the data and further specifying that he has brought in $500,000 for 33 different Republican senators and candidates over the years and even raised over $1 million each for four senators.This cycle, Cornyn has brought in $26 million for Republicans, $11.8 million specifically for the NRSC. He notably served as NRSC chair twice and was lauded for his leadership in the role. JOHN CORNYN FLEXES FUNDRAISING CHOPS AS BATTLE TO SUCCEED MITCH MCCONNELL RAMPS UPThune has raised over $29 million this cycle, and a source familiar shared with Fox News Digital that the South Dakota senator expects to hit $30 million during his October travels. Recently, he announced a record-breaking $4 million transfer to the NRSC to assist with competitive races. Thune was the previous record-holder, with a prior $2 million transfer. According to the source, the minority whip’s lifetime transfers to the GOP campaign arm now exceed $9 million. The leader hopeful has been the most active senator with the NRSC this cycle, second only to NRSC Chairman Steve Daines, R-Mont.At a recent fundraiser with former president Trump’s campaign in Washington, D.C., Thune brought in $2 million, which was half of the night’s entire fundraising haul, a source familiar with the matter revealed. The source also detailed that the minority whip has so far headlined or is scheduled to headline nearly 200 events this cycle for either Republican candidates and the NRSC. Thune has been on the road the most out of the leader candidates ahead of the election, doing a similar battleground blitz during the Senate’s August recess. However, Cornyn has been keeping busy in his state of Texas, known for its fundraising potential. « Texas has a huge concentration of wealthy donors with conservative values, » one national GOP strategist said.JOE MANCHIN SAYS HE WON’T ENDORSE HARRIS OVER SUPPORT FOR ELIMINATING FILIBUSTERCornyn has attended a series of in-state fundraisers alongside the Trump-Vance campaign and has additionally made trips to Ohio and Pennsylvania to raise money for Moreno and McCormick. The Texas Republican has been a longtime fundraiser for his colleagues, ramping up his giving roughly around 2008. Scott faces the disadvantage of being currently in-cycle for his own re-election. As Florida endures a hurricane turned tropical storm, the senator is understood to be spending his time focusing on the storm and his constituents’ safety. Afterward, Scott is expected to spend the bulk of his time campaigning for his re-election bid in-state, with less ability to travel the country than his out-of-cycle counterparts. Notably, Thune is the only candidate thus far with public endorsements from colleagues, with the backing of both Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.

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A rough night for the New York Giants took a turn for the worse when star rookie Malik Nabers was injured late in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.Nabers, the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, took a hard fall on the sideline with just over three minutes remaining in the game when he tried to connect with Daniel Jones on 4th and 6. Jones scrambled before finding Nabers downfield in what was nearly a good catch for a new set of downs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWhile Nabers managed to keep both feet in, he was tackled by Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs, who knocked the ball loose for an incompletion. Nabers remained motionless on the ground before eventually being helped off the field. He was later diagnosed with a concussion. « I thought he did a great job of keeping his feet in bounds, » head coach Brian Daboll told reporters after the game. « It was a perfect throw and as he was going to the ground, the ball kind of got jarred out there. But he put it right where he needed to put it on a scramble. It was close, a game of inches. » COWBOYS MAINTAIN DOMINANCE OVER GIANTS AFTER INTERCEPTING LAST-SECOND HAIL MARYDaboll said Nabers was « with the doctors, » but he planned to check in after. Nabers posted an update on social media early Friday morning saying he was « all good. » Nabers had 12 catches for 115 yards, his second straight game of 10-plus catches for at least 100 yards. According to ESPN, he is the first player in NFL history to record at least 25 receptions and three touchdowns in his first four games. « He played a heck of a game again, and he showed up for us big time, so we’ll keep trusting him with it, » Jones said of Nabers. With the Giants on a mini bye until their next game on Oct. 6 against the Seattle Seahawks, Nabers will have some extra time to clear concussion protocol. The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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New York Mayor Eric Adams arrived Friday at federal court in Manhattan to surrender to authorities after federal prosecutors announced a five-count indictment on fraud, bribery and corruption charges.The FBI seized Adams’ phone on Thursday before the charges were made public, according to his attorney, but he was not immediately taken into custody. The mayor, 64, is accused of soliciting illegal campaign donations from foreign entities and falsifying paper trails to cover it up, according to a 57-page indictment unsealed Thursday. As part of the plot, he allegedly defrauded taxpayers for $10 million over the past decade and frequently took free or steeply discounted vacations bankrolled by his foreign benefactors.FEDS SEIZE ERIC ADAMS’ PHONE AFTER NYC MAYOR’S INDICTMENTAdams countered with a video statement saying any charges filed against him would be « entirely false, based on lies, » and insinuated that his criticism of the Biden administration’s disastrous border policies made him a target for retaliation. »The federal government did nothing as its broken immigration policies overloaded our shelter system with no relief, » he said in a video statement. « I put the people of New York before party and politics. »Investigators denied the claim that the case was political retaliation during a Thursday news briefing.Later, Adams held a news briefing alongside prominent supporters who asked for the public to allow due process to play out. Hecklers interrupted with a megaphone.The mayor is accused of one count of conspiracy to receive campaign contributions from foreign nationals and commit wire fraud and bribery, one count of wire fraud, two counts of soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, and one count of soliciting and accepting a bribe.He could face up to 45 years in prison if convicted of all charges. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Democratic lawmakers on the House task force investigating the attempted assassinations of former President Donald Trump skipped the final portion of the panel’s first hearing Thursday, which featured the two Republicans who have been conducting their own « parallel » investigation into the shooting.Reps. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., and Cory Mills, R-Fla., two Republicans and both military veterans, took part in the second portion of the hearing, but the Democratic minority fumed behind the scenes that their leadership was not informed of their testimony until late Wednesday afternoon, Fox News sources said. Some Democratic lawmakers were not informed until Thursday morning, however.The move was seen as the first bipartisan split in what has been a united effort to investigate the incident thus far. SECRET SERVICE BOSS SAYS VITAL INFO NOT RELAYED OVER RADIO, DELAYING RESPONSE TO WOULD-BE RALLY ASSASSIN »We did not receive notice of the second panel until late yesterday. We didn’t have an opportunity to present our own witnesses, » Crow said when asked about Mills and Crane. « [Task Force Chairman Mike Kelly, R-Pa.] and I are still very committed to having this be bipartisan, consensus-based, and it’s my hope that we can return to that … approach going forward. »Kelly similarly told reporters that this would not impede the task force’s bipartisan mission and said that he invited Mills and Crane to testify because of their expertise, welcoming their assessment of the security perimeter for the rally. He brushed off Democrats’ absence during their portion of the hearing, suggesting that some members may have had flights out of Washington, D.C., per KTLA. »If you want to participate, you can participate. If you decide not to, you can make that decision too, » Kelly said of the members. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., the ranking Democrat on the panel, said lawmakers were frustrated, but he made clear that it was not aimed at Thursday’s witnesses. »We did not receive notice of the second panel until late yesterday, » Crow said. « It’s unclear to us what testimony will be provided by these witnesses that relates to today’s hearing. »The first portion of the hearing, the panel heard from a former Secret Service agent, as well as local and state law enforcement officials who were present at the July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where one attendee was killed and Trump himself was shot in the ear. TRUMP SHOOTING: TIMELINE OF ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW GUNMAN EVADED SECURITYWitnesses and lawmakers repeatedly signaled that a lack of clear communication of security plans from the Secret Service helped lead to a 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, being able to open fire on the rally from a rooftop just outside the security perimeter. »In the days leading up to the rally, it was not a single mistake that allowed Crooks to outmaneuver one of our country’s most elite group of security professionals. There were security failures on multiple fronts, » Kelly said. « The communication between the Secret Service and local and state partners was disjointed and unclear, » Crow said. « It was the fault of the Secret Service, because the Secret Service is ultimately responsible for the protection at events like that. They did not do their job. They did not provide the clarity and the guidance to local law enforcement. That was pretty clear to me, » Crow told reporters.One bullet grazed Trump’s right ear, while firefighter Corey Comperatore was fatally struck. Rally-goers James Copenhaver and David Dutch were also shot and injured.One key question has been why there were no law enforcement personnel on top of the AGR building where Crooks eventually climbed up and took his shots, considering that it was so close to the rally stage and afforded a clear line of sight to Trump. »A 10-year-old looking at that satellite image could have seen that the greatest threat posed to the president that day » was the building near the stage, said Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas.The panel — comprised of seven Republicans and six Democrats — has spent the last two months analyzing the security failures at the rally, conducting nearly two dozen interviews with law enforcement and receiving more than 2,800 pages of documents from the Secret Service.An interim report released Wednesday from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, which is also conducting an investigation, said the Secret Service failed to give clear instructions on how state and local officials should cover the building where the gunman eventually took up position. The report also said the agency didn’t make sure it could share information with local partners in real-time.Multiple lawmakers indicated that they are looking to hear from Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe again, particularly after Congress recently allocated $230 million in additional funding for the agency.Fox News’ Elizabeth Elkind and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Fox News’ « Antisemitism Exposed » newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Patricia Heaton leads campaign against antisemitism on college campuses
– DOJ backs UN immunity claim of relief workers accused of aiding Hamas
– Gov. Whitmer condemns ‘Squad’ member’s ‘antisemitic’ attack against Michigan’s Jewish AGTOP STORY: Seeing the stomach-turning Hamas body-cam footage from Oct. 7 prompted beloved « Everybody Loves Raymond » star Patricia Heaton to take action. « I couldn’t believe it, and I was outraged, » the devout Christian told Fox News Channel. She started the October 7th Coalition, or O7C, to encourage people of all faiths to stand up against anti-semitism.VIDEO: An anti-Israel protester in New York City was seen holding a sign supporting the Hezbollah terror group during a rally as world leaders convened at the United Nations General Assembly in Manhattan. In footage captured by FNTV, a masked and hooded protester holds a sign in one hand that reads: « New York for Hezbollah » with two red hearts drawn next to the words. In his other hand, he waved a Hezbollah flag.NO LEGAL RELIEF: Victims of the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel and their families don’t have the support of The Justice Department in their lawsuit against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). At least nine employees of the UN agency were allegedly found to have participated in the attack, but the DOJ sided with the UN in the federal case, filing a brief stating that the agency is immune and the New York federal court hearing the case lacks jurisdiction.’HATEFUL RHETORIC’: After facing backlash for refusing to defend her state’s attorney general against a suggestion of religious bias, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement Monday condemning Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., for the « antisemitic » allegation. « The suggestion that Attorney General Nessel would make charging decisions based on her religion as opposed to the rule of law is antisemitic, » Whitmer wrote in a statementGUEST EDITORIAL: Danny Danon, Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations, writes that the global body has forfeited its power to bring peace to the Middle East by repeatedly siding with Iran-sponsored terror groups.QUOTE OF THE WEEK: « Peace is hard to come by while the UN remains loath to come to terms with the sinister reality that one of its agencies, UNRWA in Gaza, has been overrun by Hamas terrorists. » – Danny Danon, Israel’s permanent representative to the UN.UP NEXT:- Looking for more on this topic? Find more antisemitism coverage from Fox News here.- Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe to additional newsletters from Fox News here.

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DON’T MISS IT: Vance vs. Walz this Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. What might set this VP debate apart from the rest?1. Deadly Helene made landfall over Florida late Thursday evening as a devastating Category 4 storm. 2. Eric Adams’ indictment is political retaliation, a criminal defense attorney claims.3. Simple activity could be key to more restful sleep.CONFRONTING THE CRISIS – Trump hits ‘czar’ Harris on border ahead of VP’s stop in battleground Arizona. Continue reading …QUESTIONABLE CONDUCT – Company believes work done on Navy submarines and carriers may be intentionally faulty. Continue reading …TIGHTENING RACE – Voters’ choice flips in battleground state as VP Harris loses ground. Continue reading …’SO GLAD I DIDN’T GO’ – Actress who was invited to one of Diddy’s ‘freak offs’ when she was a teen speaks out. Continue reading …AMERICA’S TEAM – Last-second Hail Mary attempt decides Cowboys-Giants divisional rivalry. Continue reading …–‘A HUGE ISSUE’– Trump-endorsed House candidate sounds alarm about China’s growing influence in battleground state. Continue reading …NOT-SO-SUBTLE SHIFT – Kamala Harris isn’t alone: Vulnerable Dems want the current filibuster gone. Continue reading …HIGHLY REGULATED – Newsom sifts through more than 800 bills as legislative session comes to a close. Continue reading …FOREIGN INTERFERENCE – Armed Services Republicans, White House push back against claims that Zelenskyy’s PA visit was ‘political.’ Continue reading …Click here for more cartoons…
 ‘CONNECTING WITH OUR PEOPLE’ – Southside Chicago resident believes Trump is gaining support. Continue reading …’TOO LIBERAL’ – Senate Leadership Fund, Ohio NBC affiliate spar over Sen. Sherrod Brown fact-check. Continue reading …’FEELS DELIBERATE’ – Homeschooling moms say state law change imposing burdensome regulations. Continue reading …’ILLEGAL PROFITEER’ – CNN turns over internal documents as part of high-stakes defamation suit. Continue reading …ARNON MISHKIN – 4 Known Unknowns that could scramble the presidential race. Continue reading …ADALEIA CROSS – I’m a WV high school student who prevailed at the US Supreme Court. Here’s why that’s good news. Continue reading …–‘APPEASING’ RADICALS – Harvard went easy on students for antisemitic conduct, House committee finds. Continue reading …’WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…’ – Las Vegas Sphere’s robot is seen ‘learning about humans’ from her interactions with guests. Continue reading …AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on special occasions, tasty foods and state fairs. Take the quiz here …DIGITAL NEWS QUIZ – How did Favre shock the world? Who dropped a curse-fueled on-stage insult on America? Take the quiz here …EGGXACTLY! – « I ate 720 eggs in a month, » Harvard medical student reveals. « Here’s what happened to my cholesterol. » See video …GOV. DESANTIS – The game plan as Hurricane Helene hits Florida. See video …MIRANDA DEVINE – The big-picture metrics favor Republicans over Dems. See video …
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The 2024 LPGA Tour season is drawing closer to an end with each month and each tournament gone by, and that means women’s golf legend Lexi Thompson’s full-time stay on tour is also coming to an end. Thompson announced at the U.S. Women’s Open that she would be stepping back from full-time play on the LPGA Tour, and though she didn’t use the word retirement, she definitely won’t be on the circuit like she has since she turned professional in 2010 at the age of 15.Since then, golf fans have shown their love and respect to Thompson, especially this month when she was representing the United States for likely the final time of her career at the Solheim Cup. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAs someone who has had the honor of wearing the Stars and Stripes since 2008 as a Junior Ryder Cup member, with two Olympic Games in 2016 and 2020 along the way as well, Thompson discussed the « emotional week » in Gainesville, Virginia. »That week in general is my favorite tournament out of my whole career, » Thompson told Fox News Digital while also discussing her partnership with Maxfli heading into this 2024 season. « I always say, any time I can represent my country, I want to be on that team. « The Solheim Cup has made so many memories that I’ve cherished along my career and so many friendships that I’m so grateful for. There’s just nothing like it, being able to be a part of a team representing your country. »LPGA GOLFER LEXI THOMPSON, 29, ABRUPTLY ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, CITING MENTAL HEALTHThompson received a raucous ovation when she was introduced on the first tee of her first match, and after solid play by Team USA, they came away with the 15.5-12.5 victory to win the Cup for the first time since 2017. « To get the win on U.S. soil, no words can describe that feeling, » Thompson said. « And to be alongside my teammates and play under Stacy Lewis, the assistant captains, they’re all women I’ve looked up to. It’s such a huge honor and the fans were just incredible. There’s nothing like the fans there. »Thompson further explained her love for representing the United States throughout her career. « It’s meant everything to me, » she said. « Week in and week out, I always feel like I’m representing my country just being an American. But it’s just different when you step foot out there, wake up, put your country colors on, step on that first tee and hear, ‘Representing the USA’ and then your name. »Hearing the cheers and chants – as an athlete you always dream of those moments and how all your hard work puts you into that moment. All the pressure and all those expectations, that’s what you live for. To pull off all those shots under that kind of pressure, there’s nothing like it. Those moments are what I’ve lived for. »Again, Thompson did not use the word retirement, so the 29-year-old still has the possibility to represent her country down the road if the opportunity arises.But if the Solheim Cup was the final one, she went out with fans screaming her name and wearing an American flag on her shoulders while holding up the trophy.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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Travis Kelce’s slow start to the season has been an underlying storyline to start the 2024 NFL season, but Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway is unconcerned.Even as Kelce has yet to find the end zone, Elway said the Kansas City Chiefs are still in a pretty good spot with three straight wins to start the season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM »I think the one thing Travis Kelce can say is they’re 3-0, » Elway told Fox News Digital. « That’s the bottom line, as I’m sure that’s what would be his first answer, too, having known Travis and the fact that he’s a great player and has been for a long time. Now, we all get older, too, right? In our career, I think he’s 35 maybe now or somewhere in that area, bodies don’t react as well as they used to. »The legendary former Denver Broncos quarterback, who spoke to Fox News Digital after he was eliminated from « The Masked Singer, » said the Chiefs tight end is likely the last player the Chiefs need to worry about.NFL LEGEND JOHN ELWAY TALKS BRETT FAVRE’S PARKINSON’S DIAGNOSIS: ‘IT’S SAD NEWS TO HEAR' »I think Travis is one of those guys, he’s going to be there in the end, » Elway added. « Ultimately, they’re 3-0, and I think he’s probably the last guy they need to worry about because he’s been a great player, knows how to do it, plays great in big games, and they just continue to win. »I’m sure that he is happy with his role where he is. I’m sure he’d probably like to catch more balls, but it’s hard to argue when you have a 3-0 start. »Kelce has another opportunity to get back in the end zone on Sunday when the team takes on the Los Angeles Chargers.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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Restful sleep could be a few squats away.Participating in evening exercise could help promote better rest at night, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.In particular, short bouts of resistance or strength training at night — including exercises like squats, calf raises and standing knee raises — were found to have a positive impact on sleep quality and quantity.LACK OF SLEEP POSES CONCERNING RISK FOR KIDS, STUDY FINDSIn the randomized trial, 28 participants each completed one of two four-hour sessions. One consisted of prolonged sitting. In the other session, the participants sat but took breaks every half-hour to complete three minutes of bodyweight resistance exercises.The regular activity breaks were shown to increase average sleep period time and time spent asleep by nearly 30 minutes.‘NAPUCCINO’ TREND: CAFFEINE BEFORE A NAP COULD BE KEY TO BETTER SLEEPThe New Zealand-based researchers did not note a significant effect on mean sleep efficiency (the ratio of total sleep time to total time in bed), wake after sleep onset (the total amount of time that a person is awake after having initially fallen asleep) or the number of awakenings during the night. »Performing bodyweight resistance exercise activity breaks in the evening has the potential to improve sleep period and total sleep time, and does not disrupt other aspects of sleep quality or subsequent 24-hour physical activity, » the researchers concluded.Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel, a senior behavioral and social scientist at the Rand Corporation in Utah, called this study « really exciting » in an interview with Fox News Digital.Troxel considered the findings « particularly notable, » as there has been « controversy » surrounding the optimal timing and intensity of exercise in relation to sleep. »These are very short bouts of relatively low-intensity physical activity that anyone could do in their evening hours, » she said. « And I think it really speaks to the potential harms of extended periods of sedentary activity. »Being excessively sedentary comes with a « number of health consequences, » the expert warned, including a 30% increased mortality risk. »So, this suggests that just little bouts of physical activity in the evening hours, to get you off the couch and moving … could have benefits for your sleep and your health more globally, » Troxel added.Celebrity personal trainer Kollins Ezekh in Los Angeles confirmed that evening exercise can help promote better sleep by reducing stress and anxiety. »Physical activity triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin, which naturally helps to calm the mind and body, » he told Fox News Digital.GOING TO BED AFTER THIS TIME COULD LEAD TO POORER MENTAL HEALTH, A STANFORD STUDY FINDSExercising before bedtime can also lower the body’s core temperature, signaling that it’s time for rest, according to the fitness expert. »Plus, the natural fatigue from a good workout makes it easier to fall asleep, » he added.In addition to improving sleep, evening exercise can also reduce stress levels, boost metabolism and improve digestion, according to Ezekh.Troxel agreed that engaging in small exercise breaks can tire out the body without causing pain or overstimulation. »It helps to prepare your body and your brain by reducing stress and expending some energy for a good night’s sleep, » she said.SLEEPING LONGER ON WEEKENDS COULD LOWER HEART DISEASE RISK BY 20%, STUDY FINDSSmall bouts of activity will also help the brain separate pre-bedtime activities from actual bedtime, she added. »If you’re just sitting on the couch doing nothing for hours prior to bedtime, it’s hard for the brain to distinguish, ‘OK, bed is the time for real rest and restoration, » she said.To avoid overstimulation, Ezekh recommends choosing low- to moderate-intensity exercises in the evening.These might include yoga or Pilates that focus on mindful breathing, stretching and relaxation, « which can help you unwind before bed, » he said, as well as light cardio. »A brisk walk or easy cycling can help burn off energy without making you too energized before sleep, » the trainer added.For more Health articles, visit foxnews.com/healthBodyweight exercises like squats, lunges or push-ups are also a great option, Ezekh said.Dr. Tina Sadarangani, nurse practitioner and assistant professor at the NYU College of Nursing, told Fox News Digital that everyone should engage in low-impact exercise, like brisk walks, after the last meal of the day. »Whether you’re old or young, we see benefits of exercise after dinner in particular, » she said. « We get steadier blood sugar, smoother digestion and a happier mood, and I can’t think of a single population that wouldn’t benefit from that. »In addition to movement before bed, Sadarangani recommends avoiding screen exposure before bedtime, along with stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco and nicotine products.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERIt’s also important to create an environment that’s conducive to slumber, she added. « We have to give our bodies the signal that it’s time to sleep. »Fox News Digital reached out to the study researchers for comment.

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Unidentified flying objects soared into American popular culture with the dawn of the jet age in the 1940s.UFOs, it turns out, have mystified Americans since the earliest days of colonial settlement. The first known UFO encounter in America was recorded in 1639 by pious Puritan and prolific journal-keeper John Winthrop. He is a foundational figure in the national pantheon and leader of the Massachusetts Bay Colony as it settled Boston. Winthrop’s sensational account of « a great light in the night » was witnessed by a group of « sober, discreet » and « credible persons » over Muddy River in Boston — a trickle of a creek that today wraps around American sports landmark Fenway Park. MEET THE AMERICAN WHO FIRST PLANTED APPLES IN THE COLONIES: WILLIAM BLAXTON, ECCENTRIC SETTLERWinthrop’s leadership of the fledgling Massachusetts colony shaped the destiny of the United States, established more than a century after his death. He has serious street cred in academia, making his spectacular record of unexplained phenomena all the more remarkable. « John Winthrop’s journal has long served as a cornerstone of Massachusetts historical scholarship, » the Massachusetts Historical Society writes in a recent look at the Puritan’s UFO sightings. »He diligently recorded the events of his life, along with the trials and tribulations of the people of the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the first 19 years of its existence. »Winthrop’s incredible tales of aerial phenomena in early America, long unknown, generated sudden interest in recent years, after federal government and military officials admitted that it’s been studying UFOs for decades. Stories of paranormal and unexplained phenomena were effectively mainstreamed for academics and serious analysts. Few Americans were more serious than Winthrop.He was a devout Christian and an industrious nation builder. Despite the hardship of carving a new civilization from the wilderness, and governing a new society, he dutifully kept almost daily records of life in the colony for nearly two decades. One 2005 biography is titled « John Winthrop: America’s Forgotten Founding Father. » »His energies seemed prodigious and inexhaustible, » PBS Frontline said of Winthrop. « Repeatedly elected governor, he was chiefly responsible for maintaining civic and social order. »John Winthrop was born on Jan. 12, 1587 or 1588, in Edwardstone, Suffolk County, England, to Adam and Anne (Browne) Winthrop.Both his parents came from prosperous families, according to various accounts. He began journal-keeping in 1605 while still a teenager, chronicling his growing devotion to Christ. His faith was increasingly at odds with national sentiment after King Charles I, an Anglican sympathetic to Roman Catholicism, gained the throne in 1625.Winthrop departed for the New World in the spring of 1630 aboard the Arbella with an expedition of Puritans to establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony, about 35 miles north of the Plymouth Colony settled by the Pilgrims in 1620. Winthrop issued a message on the ship that has echoed through American history.It’s remembered today as the « city upon a hill » sermon — inspired by several biblical passages and delivered to a daring people fleeing decrepit old Europe to create a New World in service of Christ. »For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us, » Winthrop said. « So that if we shall deal falsely with our God in this work we have undertaken, and so cause Him to withdraw His present help from us, we shall be made a story and a by-word through the world. »The « city upon a hill » sermon helped establish the concept of American exceptionalism — a new society that would be a « model of Christian charity » for the world to admire and emulate. MEET THE AMERICAN WHO INSPIRED THE NATION IN TWO WORLD WARS: CHRISTIAN SOLDIER SGT. ALVIN YORKThe phrase « a city upon a hill » has been widely quoted by following generations, most notably by President Ronald Reagan, who cited Winthrop by name in his farewell address. « I’ve spoken of the shining city all my political life, » Reagan said to the nation on Jan. 11, 1989. « In my mind it was a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, wind-swept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace … That’s how I saw it, and see it still. »Winthrop was God-fearing, intrepid, faithful, hard-working and diligent — serious in faith and deed. Few people in American history had less time, inclination or motive to devote to fantasy or foolishness.Winthrop’s report of an eerie UFO encounter on a winter night in Boston is sandwiched between perfunctory passages about business dealings with the natives. The subject turned suddenly. « In this year one James Everell, a sober, discreet man, and two others, saw a great light in the night at Muddy River, » Winthrop wrote on March 1, 1639. « When it stood still, it flamed up, and was about three yards square; when it ran it was contracted into the figure of a swine. »Winthrop went on, « It ran swift as an arrow toward Charlton [Charlestown] and up and down about two or three hours. They were come down in their lighter [a small barge] about a mile, and, when it was over, they found themselves carried quite back against the tide to the place they came from. Divers[e] other persons saw the same light, after, about the same place. » »That’s stunning, » UFO researcher Nick Pope told Fox News Digital after hearing the story for the first time. Pope is a former UFO investigator for the U.K. Ministry of Defense and contributor to « Ancient Aliens » on The History Channel. Several sources say ignis fatuus, a spark of swamp gas, is the likely cause of the strange light. ANGELS IN OUR MIDST? ONE SCIENTIST EXPLAINS WHY THE BIBLE SUPPORTS EXTRATERRESTRIALSBut that doesn’t explain how the phantom light raced across the river — or why Everell and the other men in the boat wound up a mile downstream. « Some researchers would interpret this as a possible alien abduction if it happened today, » authors Jacques Vallee and Chris Aubeck wrote in « Wonders in the Sky: Unexplained Aerial Objects from Antiquity to Modern Times. »Winthrop reported two more UFO sightings in 1644, the first on Jan. 18. « About midnight, three men, coming in a boat to Boston, saw two lights arise out of the water near the north point of the town cove, in form like a man, and went at a small distance to the town, and so to the south point, and there vanished away. »MEET THE AMERICAN WHO ROWED WASHINGTON ACROSS THE DELAWARE ON CHRISTMAS: SAILOR-SOLDIER JOHN GLOVERA week later another supernatural encounter was « seen by many, » he wrote. »A light like the moon arose about the N.E. point in Boston, and met the former at Nottles Island, and there they closed in one, and then parted, and closed and parted diverse times, and so went over the hill in the island and vanished. Sometimes they shot out flames and sometimes sparkles. » Winthrop never mentioned the events again. His journal was not published until 1825. The mysterious passages were ignored amid the insight into colonial history culled from his voluminous writings. The eerie objects remain unidentified today, yet come from one of the most trusted sources in American scholarship. « I think it speaks to the fact that those skeptics don’t like to admit, but most UFO witnesses, like Everell or Winthrop, are serious, sober individuals, » said Pope. For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle »It doesn’t surprise me you have these very historical figures seeing these things. It’s vindication of what we see today. If you look at modern [UFO] accounts, very often they’re [from] police officers, pilots, military personnel, radar operators. »John Winthrop died of natural causes on March 26, 1649. He was 61 or 62 years old. He’s buried today in King’s Chapel Burying Ground in the heart of downtown Boston. Established in 1630, it’s one of the nation’s oldest cemeteries. Boston to this day comprises the bulk of Suffolk County, Massachusetts — the area still carrying the name of Winthrop’s homeland in England, some 400 years later. The town of Winthrop, next to Boston, juts proudly out into the harbor today. Winthrop Square is a landmark in downtown Boston. The Puritan leader is the namesake of schools, squares, communities and memorials around Massachusetts and in other parts of the country. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERMore importantly for human events, the city he established and nurtured would, 145 years after he settled it, lead the charge for independence in the American Revolution.Winthrop helped build a mighty « city upon a hill » — even while recording ephemeral mysteries that defied logic in 1639 and still defy it today. « People have this misconception that this all started with flying saucers and Roswell. It goes back to the dawn of time, » said Pope.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP »What we’re just beginning to realize is that people have always seen these strange things. We have fiery chariots in the Bible and we have strange images in medieval and renaissance paintings and in old petroglyphs. »To read more stories in this unique « Meet the American Who… » series from Fox News Digital, click here. He added, « There’s no smoke without fire. And the believers only have to be right once. » 

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« CHiPs » star Erik Estrada shared a warning about how artificial intelligence can « destroy lives. »During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 75-year-old actor and « Divine Renovation » host acknowledged the benefits of AI but cautioned that the new technology is also frequently being used for nefarious purposes. »I think just like the Internet, just like the cell phones, just like everything — they need to just use the positive side of it, » Estrada said. « The side which can help or employ and create goodwill, good things, good jobs, good fortune for people that want to go in that direction and not, of course, use the negative stuff. »Estrada pointed to how AI can be used to create deepfakes — deceptive pictures, videos and audio that misrepresent people or events. While some deepfakes can be harmless, the technology can be used to carry out scams and identity theft, spread propaganda, damage careers and reputations and manipulate elections.‘CHIPS’ ACTOR ERIK ESTRADA ON HOW FAITH BUOYS HIS LIFE AND CAREER: ‘IT’S A GOOD THING’Celebrities have increasingly become the targets of deepfake technology, with their likenesses being used to endorse or promote products with which they are not associated. In addition, celebrities have found themselves the victims of AI-generated pornography in which their faces are superimposed on explicit photos or videos. »Let’s say, for instance, they want me to — they can make up me endorsing horses, or cows, or cow pies, » Estrada said. « That they’re good for you. Nutritious. Have one a day. You know, they can do that. And that’s wrong and that’s not right, and it’s not very, not very Christian. » « It’s just not a good thing, » he continued. « They hurt people. They can hurt people. They can destroy lives. They can match me up with a donkey and say, ‘Haha, Estrada is weird.’ You know what I mean? They can do anything with AI, but they should just use the positive end of it. But they won’t. »Estrada told Fox News Digital that there were some people he believed would use AI for good purposes, including tech mogul Elon Musk. « I’m sure he will, » the actor said. « But some people will use it to their advantage. »In addition to his acting and hosting career, Estrada is a former police officer who later became a deputy sheriff in Virginia. He is also a member of the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) federal task force, where he works undercover to arrest child sexual predators. Estrada told Fox News Digital that he is also tackling deepfake scammers after being personally targeted on social media. »I right now am going after some very heavy people with the feds, » he said. « We’re going after some people that are scamming people using my name and likeness on Facebook, and I’m not even on Facebook. »30 YEARS LATER, ‘CHIPS’ CAST REUNITES »They’re going to go down, but it’s going to take time and effort because they are doing the wrong thing, » Estrada added. « They’re scamming people saying they’re Erik Estrada and chatting with them and then, boom, it’s like the Internet grooming children to get them. AI can be positive and good, but people will — the bad guys will always take advantage of it. »Along with fighting crime as a law enforcement officer, Estrada also strives to help others through his career in entertainment.WATCH: ‘CHIPS’ STAR ERIK ESTRADA ON HOW CERTAIN PEOPLE USING AI ARE NOT ‘VERY CHRISTIAN’In 2023, Estrada began hosting the faith-based home improvement reality series « Divine Renovation. » According to Divine Renovation’s producers at Heartlight Entertainment, the docuseries « takes the runaway success of home improvement shows and adds a spiritual element. »The show follows Estrada as he works with nonprofits, houses of worship, local businesses and neighbors to make home improvements for families in need.While speaking with Fox News Digital, Estrada recalled that « Divine Renovation » executive producer Monty Hobbs reached out to him about hosting the series after the actor starred in a string of faith-based movies, including 2013’s « Finding Faith, » 2014’s « Virtuous » and 2015’s « Uncommon. » »He says, ‘I want to do a concept where we don’t hit people over the head with the Bible, but it’s a show about doing good, a feel-good kind of a show, working with the community, helping people of all walks of life,' » Estrada recalled of his conversation with Hobbs.LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe first season of « Divine Renovation » was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, and premiered on Prime Video, Google Play and iTunes in July 2023.WATCH: ‘CHIPS’ STAR ERIK ESTRADA ON SECOND SEASON OF HIS FAITH-BASED HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW ‘DIVINE RENOVATION’CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER »Divine Renovation’s » second season, which Estrada described as « really heartwarming, » was shot in Torrington, Connecticut. »It’s a great, great season, » he told Fox News Digital. « We got a segment with these dogs that are service dogs for people with PTSD. Incredible, incredible segment. » »The Bold and the Beautiful » alum said another segment of the show was filmed at the FISH (Friends In Service To Humanity of Northwestern Connecticut) shelter. »We give them a new floor and some other adjustments, a renovation in the big house that they have, » he said. « And then we put a flagpole out there because they just got a grant to be able to bring in veterans and house them and feed them. »So, we gave the veterans a pole so they can do their flag ceremonies. And the mayor comes out, and the whole thing is awesome. And then we do a thing with the police officer and his family because he has a son that has a major disability. »We fixed it up where we put a track from his bedroom into the bathroom so it just airlifts him into the bathroom. Made the bathroom bigger. Gave them a removable aluminum ramp outside so it would be convenient, they wouldn’t have to go downstairs, » he added. »So, it’s a lot of this and a lot of that. And it’s great. »While speaking with Fox News Digital, Estrada reflected on how he leans on his Christian faith to overcome hardships in his own life.The actor explained he finds solace and guidance by connecting to God through prayer. »I apologize for the mistakes I make and choices I’ve made and ask, ‘Hey, please forgive me. I’ll try not to do that again, and I’ll try to get it right. But help me. I could use your help right now. It’s wearing on me emotionally and mentally and causes me to lose sleep,' » Estrada said. »And I find out that talking to yourself, talking to your inner guide, to your inner self, is God anyway, » he said. « So, it helps. »The second season of « Divine Renovation » is available to stream now on Amazon Prime, Roku, Tubi and other streaming platforms.

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