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A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:37:26 +0000

France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.

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Brexit Has Cost the UK Growth, Analysts Say, in the Decade Since the Vote

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:45:59 +0000

Citing lower trade and investment, analysts broadly agree that Britain’s economy is smaller than it would have been if the country had stayed in the E.U.

Connecticut dad jumped to his death during concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC: report

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:07:29 +0000

A Connecticut man jumped to his death at a concert over the weekend at Madison Square Garden in New York, with witnesses telling authorities that he appeared to be "intoxicated," according to a report.

Paul Kueker, 51, a father of two, was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife at Saturday’s Goose concert when he was captured on video falling head-first from a balcony in the 300s section and landed on other concertgoers below, according to the New York Post.

Kueker appeared to be "intoxicated" and "under the influence" before going over the 4-foot glass barrier shortly before 10 p.m., law-enforcement sources told the outlet, citing witnesses.

The man was unconscious and unresponsive after hitting the ground, police said.

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He was then rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Several people he landed on suffered minor injuries, other sources told the outlet.

Kueker's wife was by their assigned seats three sections away when the incident occurred, sources told the New York Post.

She was unaware of what happened to her husband until she was notified by authorities, according to the report. She thought her husband had taken a bathroom break.

New York City's medical examiner’s office said on Monday that the cause of Kueker’s death remains under investigation. As part of the probe into the incident, the medical examiner said it was conducting a toxicology report.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Madison Square Garden said, "While we await the police report on the tragedy at last night’s Goose concert, we are deeply saddened by the loss of a fan’s life at Madison Square Garden."

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"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the concertgoer," the statement added.

The rock band, which consists of Rick Mitarotonda, Trevor Weekz, Peter Anspach and Cotter Ellis, released a statement shortly after the incident, extending their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.

"We are deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn of the tragic event that occurred at tonight’s show," the band said. "We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected. Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support."

According to a GoFundMe page created by his daughter, Kueker was "a loving father, family man, and friend whose presence brought warmth and laughter wherever he went."

"He loved spending time with his family and cherished every moment he shared with the people he loved. Whether he was cooking a meal for those around him or attending a concert to enjoy live music, he found joy in life’s simple moments and creating memories with others," the fundraiser reads.

"The sudden loss of our dad has left our family heartbroken. We are struggling to process this unimaginable tragedy while facing the expenses that come with laying him to rest," it added.

Meta Unveils Enterprise Business Agents to Streamline Customer Transactions

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000

Democrats' new-wave socialists are winning primaries but face a harsh reality in general elections

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:46 +0000

The Democrats are lurching to the left.

And having a fine time doing it.

Socialism is no longer a dirty word.

In fact, it's becoming the party’s calling card.

MAMDANI'S POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE ROCKS DEMOCRATS, DIVIDING PARTY ON PATH FORWARD

The atmosphere changed when Zohran Mamdani came out of nowhere to trounce Andrew Cuomo and wind up in New York's Gracie Mansion.

Not only is he the city's first Muslim mayor and anti-Israel, but he is a self-proclaimed socialist.

Here's the problem: While that might be an asset in blue cities, it's a huge albatross in a national or statewide election.

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Most voters in these contests are not willing to march under the socialist banner.

In these broader elections, what helps in a Democratic primary is a poison pill.

So how did this come about?

THE FAR LEFT HAVE TAKEN CONTROL OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLATFORM, AND IT’S TURNING VOTERS OFF

Turns out that liberal and independent voters are fed up with the Democratic establishment. They feel it's a party of elitists playing the same old rhetorical game and not delivering for the working class. They resent the empty promises and the obsession with pronouns, "pregnant people" and trans men playing women's sports. They feel abandoned.

But in intra-party contests, the secret ingredient seems to be charisma. Mamdani won over New Yorkers by campaigning his heart out.

After promising such benefits as free buses and government-run grocery stores, he has run smack into reality, where he needs help from Albany to achieve even a fraction of his goals.

SOCIALIST SURGE: MAMDANI FLEXES GROWING POLITICAL MUSCLE AS HE TAKES ON DEMOCRATIC PARTY ESTABLISHMENT

And while Mamdani made no secret of being anti-Israel and tried to mend fences with Jewish voters, he worked against Democratic incumbents in pushing pro-Palestinian candidates for Congress.

He's not alone. In Washington, voters elected Janeese Lewis George, who is also a proud socialist. (Winning the Democratic primary here is tantamount to election.) She promised government help for child care and tougher regulation of utilities. So D.C. has its own Mamdani.

And Seattle elected as mayor Katie Wilson, co-founder of the Transit Riders Union. She promised affordable housing, reduced homelessness and to "Trump-proof Seattle," especially on being a sanctuary city.

FETTERMAN CALLS OUT 'ABSOLUTE SOCIALIST' SEATTLE MAYOR AND 'AVOWED COMMUNIST' GRAHAM PLATNER

AOC was the first ultra-liberal to capitalize on this, defeating a longtime incumbent and now so famous from social media that she's flirting with a presidential run.

Another case study is Maine's Graham Platner, a Marine veteran who has survived a series of scandals (Nazi tattoo, sexting other women) that would have knocked out most candidates. In the primary, he trounced the state's 78-year-old governor, and many liberals are willing to overlook his admittedly checkered past.

Platner has acknowledged having problems with alcohol, PTSD, and being a bad boyfriend after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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The defining characteristics of these new-wave socialists: They tend to be younger and generate excitement on the trail.

The MAGA coalition has been broader, at least until the Iran war, soaring prices and the never-ending warfare over the Jeffrey Epstein files.

But that required Donald Trump first getting elected and then bending the Republican Party to his will. His retribution against GOP candidates who defied him, knocking them off in primaries, has sent an unmistakable message to Republicans that dissent leads to political death.

But it's hard to see the capital-S socialists prevailing in a general election. Most voters still recoil from anything that reeks of socialism, however well it may play in New York, Washington and Seattle.

The Dems are leaderless at the moment, though that may change after the midterms. But for now, the new-wave socialists look to be clobbered in almost any general election contest. Even given Trump's current unpopularity, they can swim in blue waters but not in the larger green ocean of voters who head the other way from the turbulent tide of socialism.

Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:12:41 +0000

Brexit fractured the European Union, and broke British politics. A decade on, millions of voters have deserted the two big parties for alternatives.

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Late Night Dunks on Trump for Hiring Greenwater Services

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:05:35 +0000

Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the name of the business under fire for turning the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool bright green: “Nailed it.”

What to know about a cold storage warehouse fire in Los Angeles

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:53:46 +0000

Firefighters are still battling a blaze at a massive frozen-food storage facility near downtown Los Angeles six days after the fire started.

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Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:53:42 +0000

Two more people in Missouri and Washington state have been arrested in connection with the planned attack. Law enforcement officials learned about the possible threat on June 10, four days before the event on the White House's South Lawn.

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A brutal gang rape in India revives painful memories of 2012 Delhi assault

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:51:57 +0000

Gunman kills an officer at a Montreal hotel before being shot dead, police say

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:39:08 +0000

Police say a suspect armed with a long gun opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him.

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New images show what’s behind the tarp at the Kennedy Center

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:24:24 +0000

Man died after suffering 'catastrophic' injuries fixing door at work

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:18:31 +0000

US waives Iran sanctions, Trump says he will 'do what I have to' if Tehran misbehaves

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:27 +0000

In Colombia, a Right-Wing Wildcard Rises

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:06 +0000

A right-wing victory in Latin America’s third-largest country could ripple across the region.

In Colombia, a Right-Wing Wildcard Rises

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:05 +0000

A right-wing victory in Latin America’s third-largest country could ripple across the region.

Trump’s Iran Debacle Could Be a Gift for America

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:05 +0000

There is at least a chance that America will not return to war with Iran, but find a way to turn the page on 47 years of animosity and confrontation.

Trump’s Iran Debacle Could Be a Gift for America

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:04 +0000

There is at least a chance that America will not return to war with Iran, but find a way to turn the page on 47 years of animosity and confrontation.

Coast Guard helicopter crashes during Alaska training mission, injuring four crew members

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:33:49 +0000

A Coast Guard helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in southeast Alaska on Monday, injuring four crew members on board, according to officials.

The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed outside Sitka, Alaska, in a sparsely populated area near Harbor Mountain, the Coast Guard announced in a press release.

Watch standers at the Arctic District command center received the report of the crash shortly after 10 a.m.

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Rescue crews from Sitka Fire and Rescue responded to the scene at around 11 a.m. and transported all four injured crew members to Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center for treatment.

No deaths were reported in connection with the crash.

"We are incredibly relieved our crew members survived with only minor injuries," Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Coast Guard’s Arctic District, said in a statement.

It is unclear what caused the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

The Coast Guard crash comes after multiple other aircraft collisions this month.

A business jet crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday night, killing one person.

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A B-52 crashed on June 15 during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard.

The day before, 12 people were killed when a plane on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed.

Giannis Antetokounmpo era to end in Milwaukee as Bucks will send two-time MVP to Miami Heat for young core

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:18:15 +0000

The Milwaukee Bucks are trading two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and forward Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat, closing the book on a historic run that delivered Milwaukee its first NBA title in 50 years.

Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Miami will acquire Antetokounmpo and Portis in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis, along with three future first-round picks, the No. 13 pick in Tuesday's draft, a future pick swap and a second-round pick.

The Boston Celtics and Heat gained steam as the leading suitors in the Giannis sweepstakes on the eve of the NBA Draft.

The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.

BUCKS APPEAR WILLING TO HEAR OFFERS FOR GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO: REPORT

Antetokounmpo, 31, delivered the franchise's first championship in 50 years in 2021 and cemented his place among the greatest players in team history. He was named one of the NBA's top 75 players ever and is a two time MVP and was MVP of the Finals.

But after several disappointing post-title seasons and an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, the Bucks chose to pivot toward the future. The team sidelined Giannis against his wishes toward the end of the season.

Rather than remain tied to an expensive roster with limited flexibility, Milwaukee capitalized on Antetokounmpo's value.

Miami emerged from a crowded field of suitors to land one of the league's biggest stars, signaling Riley's continued willingness to sacrifice future assets in pursuit of another title. And Heat president Pat Riley finally landed the franchise cornerstone he has pursued for years.

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Trump is the frontman for his own party as rival groups vie to shape America’s 250th anniversary

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:04:12 +0000

I moved to Japan to keep a promise to my wife. I ended up starting a new career at 50.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:01:25 +0000

Those British Strawberries Are Being Picked by Central Asian Workers

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:01:09 +0000

Ten years after Brexit, most seasonal workers in Britain are from countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Without them, agricultural chiefs say, many farms would fail.

Brexit Has Cost the UK Growth, Analysts Say, in the Decade Since the Vote

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:08 +0000

Citing lower trade and investment, analysts broadly agree that Britain’s economy is smaller than it would have been if the country had stayed in the E.U.

Caitlin Clark scores 24 to lead Indiana as DeWanna Bonner clashes with Fever stars in wild fourth quarter

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:00:54 +0000

The Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 on Monday night, but what stood out most was the bad blood between the two squads. Lost amid the chaos was another dominant performance from Caitlin Clark, who finished with 24 points and nine assists to help Indiana secure the win.

With seven minutes left in the fourth quarter, Clark and Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner got locked up on a physical possession.

Bad blood instantly boiled over.

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Clark stood her ground, the two exchanged words, and officials hit Clark with her fifth technical foul of the season.

Clark and Bonner famously got into it during a physical postseason clash in 2024, including shoves and swipes.

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Add Bonner's brief and messy stint as Clark's teammate in Indiana before forcing her way out of town, and the volatility wasn't exactly surprising.

"Enforcer" Fever guard Sophie Cunningham didn't sit and watch her superstar get pushed around.

Before the Clark-Bonner scene, Cunningham stepped into the confrontation and pointed directly at Bonner, who continued barking at officials as teammates tried to pull her away.

Cameras later caught Cunningham laughing as Bonner's meltdown escalated, and both players were hit with technical fouls.

Mercury star and Bonner's girlfriend Alyssa Thomas rushed in to defend Bonner. Indiana forward Myisha Hines-Allen jumped into the scrum.

The refs started handing out technical fouls like free samples, slapping Thomas and Hines-Allen with a double technical.

Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner. Because she had already been assessed a technical foul moments earlier, the shove counted as her second of the night, earning an automatic ejection.

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All the whistles, reviews and ejections turned the final period into an absolute marathon. The fourth quarter alone stretched to 44 minutes.

When asked about the chippy ending, Clark kept her focus on the officiating and the game's stop-and-start pace.

"Obviously I appreciate the refs just calling the fouls," Clark said.

She also joked that the game might be on record for the longest fourth quarter in WNBA history.

Despite the chaos threatening to derail Indiana's momentum, Clark made sure the Fever stayed focused on the only thing that mattered.

"Just stay focused on the goals," Clark added. "That's to win the game."

WNBA rivalries and personalities ... Monday night's showdown delivered plenty of both.

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Dark Smoke in a Sunny Place: Neighbors of L.A. Fire Struggle for Breath

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:52:10 +0000

The plume from the stubborn blaze in a cold-storage facility has dissipated, but people in the Boyle Heights neighborhood say they are in a toxic miasma.

DOJ probes coffee shop chain in New York after it bars pro-Israel US lawmaker

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:49:32 +0000

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:39:03 +0000

Terrifying scene unfolds as metal cabana frame crashes into packed casino pool area

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:04:38 +0000

A powerful wind gust sent a metal cabana frame crashing into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday evening, injuring five people.

The incident unfolded at the DAER Club, a rooftop entertainment venue at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, according to reports.

Strong winds struck an outdoor section of the venue, causing the structure to partially collapse.

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Five people were transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, reports noted.

Videos shared online showed guests and employees rushing to help those trapped beneath the fallen structure, with several people lifting sections of the metal frame before first responders arrived.

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The cabana frame was lifted by strong winds before crashing into an area occupied by guests near the resort's pool deck.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for comment.

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One bystander who recorded the aftermath said he had been standing near the area moments before the incident occurred.

In a social media post, the witness said he walked away shortly before the structure came down, and later described feeling shocked by how narrowly he avoided being caught underneath it.

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"I am still in shock. I keep thinking that I was supposed to be standing there, but for some reason I moved away at the last moment," the user wrote.

Fox News Digital previously reported on another weather-related accident in which a New Jersey lifeguard was impaled by a beach umbrella that became airborne during windy conditions.

The incident occurred at Asbury Park's 3rd Avenue Beach in June 2025. First responders found the woman conscious and alert after an umbrella stake pierced her shoulder.

Fire officials later said the lifeguard remained awake throughout the ordeal and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The incident prompted renewed warnings about securing outdoor equipment during windy conditions, particularly at beaches and other open-air recreation areas.

Stepheny Price of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

Austin Metcalf's father accuses media pundits of trying to monetize his son's death 'for clicks'

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:00:48 +0000

Jeff Metcalf, the father of slain 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, accused some pundits of attempting to "monetize" his son’s death and revealed whether convicted killer Karmelo Anthony’s family has ever apologized.

"They're looking for their 15 minutes of fame, or their clickbait or their clicks. They're just looking to monetize the death of my son," Metcalf told "The Will Cain Show" on Monday.

His comments come as newly released evidence paints a clearer picture of the moments leading up to and following the fatal 2025 stabbing incident.

In police body camera footage from the day of the stabbing, when an officer refers to Anthony as the "alleged suspect" while placing him in handcuffs, Anthony replies, "I’m not alleged. I did it."

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Metcalf responded to comments made by "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin earlier Monday, when she said she could not understand why Anthony’s case was not determined to be self-defense.

"I really wish they wouldn't speak about it at all because one, if that woman said that, she has no idea about the facts of the case, but she wants to spew her public opinion on a platform that reaches millions of people every day," he said.

"She is completely wrong," he added, offering to join "The View" to discuss his son’s murder.

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The murder trial of Austin Metcalf evolved into a national discussion of race, with many media personalities backing the defense’s assertion that Anthony acted in self-defense when he stabbed 17-year-old Metcalf at a track meet in April 2025.

Anthony was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this month and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Jeff Metcalf criticized those who politicized his son’s murder or framed it through a racial lens, saying he never wanted that to happen.

"The two things I said on one of the first interviews I ever did was, ‘Please don't make this about race, please don't politicize it,’" he said. "But they chose to do both."

The elder Metcalf expressed disappointment that the case became so focused on race, telling host Will Cain that skin color is an irrelevant factor in his son’s murder.

"We don't see color. So, all I see is character in people. I don't care what color you are," the father said. "I want to judge you on how you treat people."

AUSTIN METCALF'S DAD EXPRESSES EMPATHY FOR KARMELO ANTHONY AS KILLER'S PARENTS SAY 'THEY DID A NUMBER ON US'

Metcalf slightly empathized with his son’s killer while discussing how Anthony’s parents left him alone in the courtroom during a sensitive time during the trial.

"As soon as the verdict was read, he was guilty, his family and some other advocates left the courtroom and turned in their badges," he told Fox News.

"They weren't there for the sentencing, and they were not there for victim impact statements. They left that poor child up there by himself."

Metcalf also revealed whether Anthony’s family has ever reached out to apologize.

"Have you ever spoken to the Anthony's?" Cain asked.

"No," Metcalf responded.

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"No apology, no remorse?" Cain replied.

"Nothing," Metcalf said.

The father also reflected on his son Austin’s memory, remembering him as a "God-fearing" leader more than one year after his death.

"He had compassion. He showed love," he explained. "He always helped. Always was helping his teammates, always helping the younger kids from middle school who were transitioning to high school football. He would go and talk to them and tell them what to expect. He would coach them in the weight room."

"I mean, this is a trauma that you carry the rest of your life."

As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:00:06 +0000

Vice President JD Vance is in a politically precarious spot.

A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:48:11 +0000

Trump on the Shabby Condition of the Reflecting Pool: Not My Fault

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:45:17 +0000

President Trump said the blooms of green algae and the peeling polyurethane had nothing to do with the rushed $16.4 million makeover he had ordered.

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer heads back to Mexico as MLB continues to shut him out

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:18:57 +0000

Trevor Bauer is heading back to Mexico ... another reminder that no matter how well he pitches, Major League Baseball remains unwilling to welcome him back.

After dominating the Atlantic League with the Long Island Ducks, where he broke franchise strikeout records and threw a seven-inning no-hitter, the 35-year-old right-hander is heading back to Mexico: officially re-signed with the Diablos Rojos.

Bauer is returning to the club where he went 10-0 during a dominant 2024 run, not because he lacks options on the mound, but because he has run out of willing suitors in the majors.

In seven starts for the Flock, Bauer posted a stellar 5-1 record with a 2.36 ERA, racking up 66 strikeouts against just seven walks in 42 innings.

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The 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner isn't playing south of the border due to a decline in talent.

Bauer remains in professional exile following a league suspension that permanently altered the trajectory of his career.

Commissioner Rob Manfred originally issued Bauer an unprecedented 324-game suspension, which an independent arbitrator later reduced to 192 games.

As a result, Bauer forfeited roughly $37.5 million of his $102 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers eventually released him anyway, choosing to pay out the remainder of the deal rather than keep him on the roster.

The firestorm began with allegations made by Lindsey Hill. While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.

Bauer was never charged with a crime, and text messages later surfaced showing Hill explicitly discussing plans to target a wealthy athlete for financial gain.

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Their legal dispute ended in a zero-dollar settlement, with neither side paying the other.

Despite the legal resolution, Bauer's path back to Major League Baseball remains blocked.

Major-league teams continue to hand crucial innings to struggling starters while insisting to fan bases they are doing everything possible to win.

The disconnect has become impossible to ignore.

Bauer has spent the last several years pitching his way back into the conversation. He has won in Japan, dominated in Mexico, rebuilt his public image through his digital platforms and just finished a strong showcase on Long Island.

So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.

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Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:16:16 +0000

A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department lacked the authority to approve state waivers that restrict what SNAP participants can buy with their benefits.

Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:16:15 +0000

A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department lacked the authority to approve state waivers that restrict what SNAP participants can buy with their benefits.

Fatal crash involving Tesla allegedly using driver assist now under federal investigation

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:10:48 +0000

Prominent businessman learns fate in boat crash case that killed teen, maimed another

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:10:24 +0000

Miami real estate developer George Pino was found not guilty in connection with a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that killed one teenager and left another with permanent disabilities.

The verdict was handed down on Monday acquitting Pino, 55, who was charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide for the crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen, Katy Puig, now 21, with life-changing injuries, according to NBC 6.

The verdict comes after an emotional eight days of testimony in South Florida.

During closing arguments, prosecutors argued that Pino was reckless when he crashed his boat into a channel marker during Labor Day weekend in 2022, while the defense maintained that the collision was an accident.

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"We are grateful to the jurors for their careful consideration of the evidence and for reaching a just verdict," lead defense attorney Howard Srebnick said in a statement after the verdict, according to the outlet. "From the beginning, we have maintained that the events of September 4, 2022, were a tragic accident, not a crime. The testimony presented at trial—including unrebutted accounts from eyewitnesses who saw no signs of impairment—confirmed that Mr. Pino was not under the influence, was not operating the vessel recklessly, and that he did everything he could to protect his passengers after the accident."

Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, who prosecuted the case, said she was disappointed with the verdict but accepts the jury's decision.

"While everyone in our community and beyond recognizes the tragedy surrounding the Labor Day 2022 boating death of Lucy Fernandez and the permanent disabling of Katy Puig, my prosecutors and I have believed that the totality of George Pino's actions on the waters of Biscayne Bay were reckless and constituted a crime as defined by Florida's criminal statutes," she said in a statement.

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"Sadly, I know that this verdict brings no comfort to the Fernandez and Puig families who forever must live with the tragedy of what happened. In a case like this, there are no winners or losers," she added. "Mr. Pino must live with what he did, while the Fernandez and Puig families will grapple with the consequences of his actions."

On Sept. 4, 2022, Pino and his wife hosted a birthday celebration for their daughter on their boat.

Investigators said Pino was operating the family's 29-foot boat as it returned to the dock when it hit a channel marker near Boca Chita Key. Pino told investigators that another boat had passed by and created a large wake. He said he turned to check on the teenagers after the wake, which caused him to collide with the marker.

The impact of the crash caused everyone on board to fall overboard and into the water. The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.

Eleven of the 14 passengers were injured, including six who were transported to a hospital. Fernandez later died from her injuries and Puig suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her with a lifetime of disabilities.

US court dismisses Trump administration lawsuit over Los Angeles immigration policy

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:06:57 +0000

After questionable remarks from star Milly Alcock, new tracking shows 'Supergirl' on track for $200M loss

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If there's one thing that modern Hollywood specializes in, it's unforced errors.

There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability. "The Marvels" was the continuation of the all-powerful Marvel Cinematic Universe, a follow-up to a wildly successful franchise. New release "The Mandalorian and Grogu" was part of the expanded Star Wars universe. The most recent "Superman" from James Gunn was a reboot of one of the most popular comic book characters in history, with creative talent behind it that had already delivered mega-hits like "The Guardians of the Galaxy."

Instead, those movies were financial disappointments, to one degree or another. All thanks to predictable mistakes from the entertainment industry. "The Marvels" came after Marvel Studios shot its brand in the foot by focusing too much on unpopular characters to check desired boxes. It flopped, dramatically. "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is set to lose Disney around $100 million because they degraded the Star Wars brand so successfully over the years. "Snow White" was another monumental flop after actress Rachel Zegler spent the entire press campaign undermining it. "Superman," while hardly a flop, disappointed at the box office after Gunn made bizarre comments about the film's supposed political message. Even though the film had no specific political focus.

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But apparently bizarre comments and financial failures are what the James Gunn era at DC Studios is all about. Because the latest pre-release tracking data on this weekend's "Supergirl" release has gone from disastrously bad to monumental failure. And the film's star, Milly Alcock, is sure to shoulder some of the blame.

Alcock, as a reminder, implied in a March interview that she'd been receiving criticism for being a woman starring as a...female superhero. Which makes little sense.

"It definitely made me aware that simply existing as a woman in that space is something that people comment on," she told Vanity Fair. "We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women’s bodies. I can’t really stop them. I can only be myself."

When reaction to those remarks was generally negative, Alcock got defensive and doubled down.

"I didn’t even say ‘men’ — I said ‘people!’" she said in a profile for Variety. "And they got so angry. I was like, ‘You’re proving my point. You’re proving my point!’"

Apparently unaware that those remarks then proved she had, in fact, been referring to unknown male fans who supposedly criticized her for playing "Supergirl." But that wasn't the only odd statement she made during that portion of the press tour.

Alcock said much of the criticism came from those who said they were a "dad" or "Christian." Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision. Or means that any comments are supposedly hypocritical.

"And it’s from a lot of people whose profiles have no photo, who are burner accounts," Alcock said. "Or someone’s name and then ‘Dad of four, Christian,’ which is hilarious to me."

As if that wasn't enough, just a few days ago, Alcock addressed the sexuality of the "Supergirl" character in a response to a question from Queerly Radio. When the host asked whether that was something Alcock had "explored" her character's supposed "queerness" in preparing for the role, she answered, "It wasn't, but in honor of 'Pride month,' as I'm getting all these questions...I don't know. I think that what makes this film beautiful is that it's not centered around a man, it's not centered around love at all. I don't really know. I don't know. I don't know. She probably goes both ways."

It's like watching the "Snow White" debacle unfold again, years later.

Relatedly, as the film's release on June 26 rapidly approaches, there's new box office tracking data out. In May, Box Office Theory estimates said that "Supergirl" could reach as high as $65 million in its opening weekend. Even that would have been a disappointment, given the film's estimated $250 million cost between production and marketing. With the 50/50 revenue breakdown between studios and movie theaters, a $250 million movie generally needs to reach $500 million globally to break even. And in fact, original marketing estimates may have been low, considering a new report says the film received a $100 million "promo partner" campaign, the largest ever for DC.

As a point of comparison, "Superman" opened to $125 million domestically and topped out at $618 million worldwide. Half that first weekend gross would make it nearly impossible to reach $500 million, and even $400 million would be unlikely, at best.

Well, things have only gotten worse since. Much, much worse.

In their latest update, Box Office Theory has now put the range of weekend grosses for "Supergirl" at between $39-51 million. That's a decrease of $8-14 million from the previous estimates. And it spells disaster for Hollywood and DC Studios.

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Taking the midway point of those numbers, an opening weekend of $45 million would be a monumental failure. Big-budget films typically bring in around 40-45% of their total gross in the first weekend. Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week. That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range. Even if it doubles that total in international markets, a $300 million total would mean around $200 million in losses for Warner Bros. and DC Studios.

"Supergirl" was likely never going to be a huge hit for DC. It's a character with little general fan interest, and Gunn failed to build buzz and momentum for his new version of an "expanded universe" in the DC Studios world with "Superman."

But they could have maximized fan interest and their return on investment with better story ideas, marketing and public relations. The film's trailer looked unoriginal and uninteresting. Alcock has little-to-no name recognition, and instead of building up a positive profile of herself and the movie, has come across as unlikable and divisive in the press tour.

This isn't rocket science. Don't alienate potential customers by unnecessarily making them the enemy. Don't make yourself the center of the story, when it should be the movie and its qualities. That can't guarantee financial success, but it won't hurt box office either. Instead, Alcock has done the opposite. She's made everything about her, her views and ideology. That's her choice, but she's then going to shoulder some of the blame when it fails. And boy oh boy, does this movie look like it's going to fail.

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Golf Channel analyst calls Long Island fans 'a stain on the game' after US Open incidents

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One analyst has a bone to pick with a specific region of golf fans following the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills this past week.

Golf Channel’s Eamon Lynch believes a golf major shouldn’t ever come across Long Island, New York again after seeing what unfolded at one of the country’s storied courses in Shinnecock Hills during the U.S. Open.

"Long Island golf fans re a stain on the game of golf," Lynch said during a segment on Monday following Wyndham Clark’s second U.S. Open victory for his career.

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Lynch continued to unload on Long Islanders who attended the event, saying they "do not deserve" to see another major at any of its storied courses, including Bethpage Black, which hosted this past year’s Ryder Cup.

Clark was at the center of Lynch’s argument, as authorities had to kick patrons at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday out after heckling the U.S. Open’s leader. Fans were heard screaming, "Don’t choke Wyndham," as well as, "Get in the bunker" during his final round.

"This isn’t a New York problem," Lynch added. "It doesn’t happen at Winged Foot, doesn’t happen at Baltusrol on the other side of the Hudson River. It happens on Long Island every single time."

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At that very course, Rory McIlroy and other members of Team Europe were the subject of taunts and heckling that got in the way of the Ryder Cup this past summer. McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond.

Then, during Team Europe’s victory run on American soil, McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll, had a beer thrown at her while walking on the course.

"I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf," McIlroy said at the time. "I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week."

While nothing of the sort was seen during the four rounds at the U.S. Open this past week, Lynch still believes Long Island golf fans have been too "repetitive" and "predictable" to allow high-stakes tournaments to be played there in the future.

"It’s the drunk crypto bros who buy a ticket with Daddy’s credit card," Lynch said, even adding that some of the fans have been privileged in their lives to the point they’ve been "without ever being stopped for something they’ve said."

Is there a solution? Lynch thinks Augusta National Golf Club has it right for The Masters.

"Maybe golf in its entirety needs to take the August National model," he said. "No phones, no tolerance, no second chance."

Shinnecock Hills saw Clark become somewhat of a villain among the crowd despite leading the pack throughout the tournament. He’s had a history of throwing clubs, and he notoriously was banned from Oakmont during the 2025 U.S. Open after damaging two lockers inside the clubhouse out of frustration. He’s no longer allowed on the property.

But despite Clark’s wrongdoings on and off the course, the decorum of being a golf patron, especially at a major championship, is paramount.

Lynch feels those on Long Island are not following suit.

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Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:42:07 +0000

President Donald Trump congratulated conservative attorney and businessman Abelardo de la Espriella on becoming president of Colombia Monday at the White House. Yet while he holds a slim lead and is the favorite to win over left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, authorities have yet to officially certify the result.

With 99.9% of votes counted, de la Espriella led with 49.7% to Cepeda's 48.7%. De la Espriella, known to his supporters as "El Tigre," dominated in the country's mountainous interior and the vote-rich state of Antioquia, while Cepeda won in the capital Bogotá and performed well in coastal regions, following trends of recent presidential elections.

Cepeda has challenged the results, citing irregularities at thousands of polling stations. Nonetheless, overturning the election would be unprecedented in Colombian history.

If de la Espriella does hold out, it will mirror a continent-wide rightward shift seen in recent electoral results in Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Peru, where conservative Keiko Fujimori appears poised to win the presidency.

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Donald Trump congratulated de la Espriella during a signing at the White House on Monday. Trump told reporters that, "He called me last night, and he thanked me for the endorsement. He won. He won the election." In response to a question on relations between the U.S. and Colombia, Trump asserted that things would be "Much better. It'll be better. He's going to be a great president."

The election featured two candidates representing polar opposites of the Colombian political spectrum. De la Espriella, known as ‘El Tigre’ by his supporters, has enjoyed the enthusiastic backing of Donald Trump, promised a return to the law-and-order approach of former President Alvaro Uribe, and pledged an aggressive military campaign against guerrilla groups and criminal organizations, while Cepeda vowed to continue the negotiation-based strategy of Petro, a longtime political ally.

Ivan Cepeda is a longtime figure on the Colombian left, and served as senator for 12 years, following a four-year stint in the Chamber of Representatives. His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.

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The first round of the election, held on May 31, saw de la Espriella win 43.7% of the vote, to Cepeda's 40.9%, with right-wing Senator Paloma Valencia placing a distant third, at 6.9%.

On Sunday evening, Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated de la Espriella on the result, saying, "The Trump Administration looks forward to working closely with your incoming administration to advance regional security cooperation, end illegal immigration to the United States."

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While the issues driving American and Colombian politics remain considerably distinct, de la Espriella's insurgent outsider campaign emulated Trump's in many ways, particularly in the sense that neither held elected nor appointed office prior to winning the presidency, launching successful campaigns almost entirely outside the existing party structure.

The defining safety and security issue set de la Espriella on a winning course, as he honed something of a strongman image to forcefully critique the Petro administration's policy of peace through negotiation with armed groups in opposition to the Colombian government.

It is widely believed that Petro's negotiation-based approach and restraint with respect to military action has allowed such groups as the ELN (National Liberation Army), and various dissident elements of the FARC to regroup, boost recruitment and regain control of key territory and drug trafficking routes.

De la Espriella promised a return to an aggressive military campaign to reclaim territory from terrorist groups and cartels, and pledged to build "mega-prisons", citing the policies of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele as a model for eradicating criminal groups.

A de la Espriella administration will also likely mark a return to free-market economics, decreased governmental intervention in the economy, and a renewed push to lower taxes.

A strengthened U.S.-Colombia relationship is also a certainty, following an era of considerable tensions between Petro and Trump, which led to a series of acrimonious social media exchanges. Historically, Colombia was the U.S.' strongest ally in the region, but the relationship has weakened considerably under the tenure of Petro.

Political analysts will also be closely watching the dynamic between Colombia and Venezuela. De la Espriella is likely to follow the Trump administration's lead in Bogotá's approach to the new Delcy Rodriguez administration, demanding a timeline for free and fair elections, and calling on the Venezuelan government to aggressively pursue the ELN Marxist guerrilla group in border regions where it has long sought refuge, and had an allegedly close relationship with former dictator Nicolás Maduro.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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