Widespread 911 outages reported in at least 3 states, officials say
Residents in at least three states were cut off from placing an emergency 911 call on Wednesday evening after states and towns reported that they were experiencing 911 call outages.Local law enforcement used social media on Wednesday evening to inform residents that emergency 911-calls were not working in South Dakota, Nevada and Texas.Reports on social media first indicated that eight states had been affected by 911 outages. Other states mentioned were Florida, Kentucky, Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. That led many social media followers to chat of a possible " purge." It got to the point that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tweeted that they were aware of outages across the country, and that their 911 system was working fine but would continue to monitor its availability. Here are reports of the three states that, in fact, lost 911 coverage during Wednesday night through Thursday morning in some, or all, parts of their borders.The entire statewide emergency calling system in South Dakota experienced an outage Wednesday evening, the Rapid City Police Department said."911 SERVICES DOWN STATEWIDE: South Dakota State Radio has advised us that 911 services are currently down statewide," the department announced on X. AT&T CELL PHONE OUTAGE HITS THE US: HOW TO USE WI-FI CALLING Cities as large as Las Vegas, Nevada also experienced widespread outages."Dial 911 on a mobile device, and we will be able to see your number and will call you back right away," the Las Vegas Police Department (LVMPD) said. "911 calls from landlines are NOT working at the moment. There is no estimate for restoration."At 12:15 a.m. on Thursday, the LVMPD announced that 911 phone service had been restored. The city announced they'd called everyone who had attempted to call during the outage. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE STORM SYSTEM BARRELING ACROSS MIDDLE AMERICA THIS WEEK Dundy County, Nebraska, and surrounding areas experienced outages, the sheriff's office stated in a Facebook post. Multiple cities in Texas also had outages, including Del Rio and Kilgore.The Del Rio Police Department said the outage was an issue with the "carrier" and the city's systems."We are aware of an outage with a major cellular carrier affecting the ability to reach 911," the department announced. "This issue is with the carrier and not the City of Del Rio systems."Kilgore Police Department posted on Facebook it was experiencing intermittent outages, and urged residents to call 903-983-1559 ext 1 to report any emergencies.

Biden's Education Secretary vows to shut down the largest Christian university in the US
After Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona vowed to shut down Grand Canyon University (GCU), the largest Christian university in the U.S., GCU officials are pushing back, telling Fox News Digital the crackdown stems from "deeply held bias."Cardona made comments during a House Appropriations Committee hearing about cracking down on GCU and other universities like it on April 10.Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., asked Cardona how the administration is working to shut down GCU, which she called "a predatory for-profit school." Cardona openly embraced their enforcement methods, declaring "we are cracking down not only to shut them down, but to send a message to not prey on students." LARGEST CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION ALLEGES IT'S BEING UNJUSTLY TARGETED BY FEDERAL AGENCIES "Last year, your Department took action against Grand Canyon University, a predatory for-profit college, over the school's failure to accurately disclose its cost to students, driving up the true cost for those students requiring for them to pay for continuation courses before they would graduate - scam courses added about $10,000 or more to the cost of education to these kids," DeLauro said."Going after predatory schools preying on first generation students. They have flashy marketing materials, but the product is not worth the paper it is printed on. Increased enforcement budget to go after these folks and crack down. Levied largest fine in history against a school that lied about costs and terminated a school from Title IV. We are cracking down not only to shut them down, but to send a message not to prey on students," Cardona responded. GCU appealed a $37.7 million fine imposed by the department in November on allegations that the Arizona-based higher learning institution misled students about the cost of its doctoral programs over several years.The fine is much larger than what the Department of Education previously gave to schools like Penn State ($2.4 million) and Michigan State ($4.5 million) for failing to address Jerry Sandusky and Larry Nassar's crimes, respectively. The department said in an October press release that an investigation conducted by the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) found GCU "lied" to over 7,500 former and current students about the cost of its doctoral programs. The release also said GCU "falsely advertises" a lower cost for its doctoral programs, adding that about 98% of students ended up paying more than the advertised cost.The university was given a 20-day deadline to request a hearing with the ED's Office of Hearings and Appeals or file a response to the FSA to explain why the fine should not be imposed. The Department also imposed specific conditions on the school to continue participating in the federal student aid programs.A GCU spokesperson told Fox News Digital that they do not expect a hearing to take place until January. "Our next recourse after that decision would be another appeal within the Department, this time directly to the Secretary of Education," the GCU official said."This is far from being a few rotten apples in the bunch. Predatory for-profit colleges have engaged in a range of deceptions designed to increase enrollment and student costs to drive more revenue for owners and shareholders," DeLauro said during the April 10 hearing. "How are you and your agency committing to increased oversight of these institutions and are there anyway in which we can shut these folks down?" Cardona said that the agency employed "multiple strategies" to crack down on for-profit universities, such as "borrower defense, debt discharge, holding colleges more accountable, and holding higher education institutions more accountable."In regard to borrower defense, Cardona added that for-profit colleges were "preying on first-generation students.""You have a shiny brochure and a great commercial. But the product is not worth the paper it's written on. We have students graduating 60K to 70K dollars in debt, only eligible for jobs making under 30K-that to me is unacceptable." NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY SUED FOR 'VIEWPOINT DISCRIMINATION' AFTER CHARGING 'HEFTY FEE' TO CONSERVATIVE GROUP In response to Cardona's comment about shutting down universities like GCU, a GCU spokesperson told Fox News Digital that "officials continue to make derogatory and inflammatory public statements that are legally and factually incorrect and not shared by any of the other 26 regulatory and accrediting bodies that oversee GCU.""The Secretary's comments to the House Appropriations Committee were so reckless that GCU is demanding an immediate retraction, as they do not reflect the factual record in this case. He is either confused, misinformed or does not understand the actions taken by his own agency," the spokesperson added.The president of GCU previously expressed to Fox News Digital sentiments of being "unfairly targeted." LIBERTY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT CRIES FOUL AFTER LEAK OF DEPT OF EDUCATION REPORT ON SCHOOL'S SAFETY COMPLIANCE Cardona's comments came after the announcement of a petition to "protect Christian colleges," launched by the American Principles Project (APP).The petition was launched in "light of the Biden administration's unprecedented attacks on our nation's largest Christian colleges" and demands that "the administration halt their crusade and let students choose the schools that fit their values.""The federal government's education agenda is punishing schools that do not conform to their progressive ideology. It's time we take a stand against this egregious abuse of power," APP Policy Director Jon Schweppe said. "The scrutinize-and-penalize campaign against faith-based institutions is not about students' interests or well-being. Rather, it's part of a concerted effort to snuff out education choice and promote far-left values. It's critical that Americans be aware of this shameful campaign and that we do all we can to put a stop to it."In response to APP's efforts, GCU officials told Fox News Digital that the "American people are losing confidence in the federal government to be fair and objective in their operations.""There are clearly no checks and balances to prevent this type of behavior from the Department of Education," they added. "We support any organization that is willing to shed light on the federal government's unwarranted and targeted actions taken against GCU. If they can make these claims against the largest Christian university in the country, other faith-based organizations could be next."Additionally, the Goldwater Institute sued ED in February in federal court for "refusing to turn over public records" related to its $37.7 million fine against GCU. They claimed that the records specifically may inform the public about coordination between various federal agencies in what appears to be the "intentional targeting of a successful university based on extraordinarily thin allegations."The Department of Education did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say
When creating an ideal sleeping environment, you might think of lighting, temperature and sound - but what about food?What you eat during the day can have a surprising impact on how well you sleep at night, according to experts." Food choice is an essential consideration for ensuring good sleep quality. Some types of food promote sleep while others may cause sleep disruption," Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, head sleep expert at Wesper, a sleep analysis company in New York, told Fox News Digital. LACK OF SLEEP COULD BE A FACTOR IN A 'SILENT EPIDEMIC,' EXPERTS WARN Here's what to know. If after eating you're struggling to fall asleep , waking up often during the night or experiencing heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion, your food choices could be the culprit, according to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, chief medical adviser at Sleepopolis in California.Other warning signs include experiencing restlessness or stomach discomfort, needing more frequent bathroom breaks at night, or waking up feeling groggy or unrested."Having intense dreams or nightmares or noticing changes in your usual sleep routine" are other indications that food could be interfering with sleep, Dasgupta said."Paying attention to these cues can help you figure out if certain foods or drinks are messing with your sleep quality, so you can make adjustments as needed for better rest," he said.Foods that encourage better sleep include meals with a good amount of lean protein , meals that are high in fiber, and meals that are rich in complex carbohydrates, according to Rohrscheib."This food combination keeps us feeling full and satisfied throughout the night and prevents us from waking up from hunger," she said. "It also reduces the risk of indigestion and heartburn." Foods containing dairy are especially beneficial, she said, because they contain tryptophan, an amino acid that is essential for the production of serotonin and melatonin, two chemicals needed for sleep.Bananas can also help promote sleep, according to Dasgupta."They contain magnesium and tryptophan, which can help you relax and boost production of sleep-inducing hormones," he told Fox News Digital. Almonds also provide magnesium for muscle relaxation; they contain protein and healthy fats to keep blood sugar levels stable, he said. "Cherries contain natural melatonin, potentially helping to regulate your sleep-wake cycles," Dasgupta said. IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP BY OPTIMIZING 6 BIOMARKERS: 'INTEGRAL TO HEALTH' Oatmeal is also a sleep-friendly food. "Its complex carbohydrates increase serotonin levels, while its melatonin content helps to regulate sleep," said Dasgupta.As we all hear around Thanksgiving time, turkey is rich in tryptophan , facilitating the production of serotonin and melatonin, Dasgupta noted. "Kiwi is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and serotonin, all of which support sleep pattern regulation," he said.Dasgupta also recommends eating Greek yogurt to promote improved sleep, as its calcium content assists in the body's use of tryptophan for melatonin production, while its protein helps maintain blood sugar levels. 6 SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY (HINT: SLEEP IS INVOLVED) "Finally, warm milk, with its tryptophan content and comforting warmth, can help you relax" for a good night's sleep, he said. Those who are lactose-intolerant can opt for warm almond milk.Some foods are more likely to cause indigestion and heartburn, which makes it difficult to fall asleep and maintain sleep, according to Rohrscheib."This includes foods with high fat or acid content, foods containing caffeine, or spicy foods," she said.Dasgupta agreed that eating heavy or spicy foods ahead of bedtime can cause stomach discomfort, heartburn and acid reflux, which can make it harder to settle down comfortably. "Greasy or heavy meals take longer to digest, which can leave you feeling uncomfortable and disrupt your sleep," he advised. Caffeine is also a common culprit in sleep disruption - experts recommend avoiding it in the hours leading up to bedtime. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Any food containing caffeine, even small amounts, should be avoided to prevent sleep disruption," Rohrscheib said. "This includes coffee, some teas, sodas, energy drinks and some chocolates."It's best to abstain from alcohol as well, Dasgupta said. "While it might seem like a nightcap, it messes with your sleep cycles, leading to worse sleep quality."Highly processed foods and foods containing high amounts of sugar cause a quick spike in glucose levels and increase the risk of a "blood sugar crash," also known as hypoglycemia, Rohrscheib warned. "When we're hypoglycemic, our brain will attempt to wake us up to eat more food to normalize our blood glucose levels," she said. "Thus, these foods should be avoided before bedtime.""Lastly, processed or junk foods , loaded with additives and unhealthy fats, can throw off your sleep patterns," Dasgupta added.Portion size is also a factor in sleep quality, both experts agreed."Regardless of the type of meal you eat, consuming too much and making yourself over-full is likely to make you uncomfortable and cause poor sleep quality," Rohrscheib said. 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Short questions with Dana Perino for Griff Jenkins
You've seen us on screen, but have you ever wondered what we're like off-camera?For the last few months, I've enjoyed checking in with some of your favorite Fox personalities to learn more about who they are behind the scenes. What's the one thing Jesse Watters couldn't live without? What's Bill Hemmer's favorite Halloween costume? And what's sitting on Greg Gutfeld's nightstand? But that's not all! The fun is just getting started.This week, we're excited to shine the spotlight on Griff Jenkins. He is a Washington-based national correspondent for Fox News Channel and a co-anchor of "FOX News Live." He joined the network in 2003 as a radio producer and associate producer for "War Stories with Oliver North."P.S. We have so much more in store for you. Stay tuned each week for new editions of "Short Questions with Dana Perino" - and if there's a question you want answers to or a suggestion for the person I should interview next, leave a note in the comments section below. GJ: Professional surfer or skateboarder! I'm the same age as Kelly Slater and Tony Hawk, the greatest surfer/skaters of all time . Both sports are mainstream today, but back in the '80s as a kid, surfing and skating were just getting noticed - and I wanted to be a part of it. I was watching at the dawn of two sports stars who were about to take on massive popularity growth and legendary status decades later. Hawk is retired now but still skates for special events, while Slater is perhaps on his last competition tour - competing as a 50-year-old against kids in their early 20s in a sport that has evolved enormously. Suffice it to say, it wasn't hard to realize back then that I didn't have the talent to "go pro" - and I'm not sure even if I did that my parents would have let me - but I still chase waves every chance I get today and kick around on my skateboard from time to time. And who knows ... maybe there's still time to make the Senior Citizens' Tour! GJ: Wow - that's a hard question. I am so grateful to Fox for giving me a front-row seat to history. Covering wars from the Iraq invasion to Ukraine. Covering four presidents and every election cycle since the early 2000s. Having been at every riot since the anti-Iraq war protests, Ferguson, BLM and Jan. 6. Got soaked in the middle of every Cat 5 hurricane since Katrina (my first, btw!) and even got to travel to Colombia to document drug lord Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos, which are today an invasive species. But I must admit that my favorite assignment to date has probably been covering the southern border. I've covered the border since 2010, traveled thousands of miles with multiple caravans from Honduras, Guatemala and the entirety of Mexico ... Spent time in the dangerous Darien Gap in Panama and in shelters in every Mexican border town from Tijuana to Juarez, Piedras Negras to Matamoros. And have spent much of the past few years in every U.S. border town from Texas to California. What we are witnessing today is something never before seen on our southern border with unprecedented numbers coming from every corner of the planet.And I think history will one day look back and see that it was one of the most impactful events of our time. GJ: The most important advice is relax, take a chill pill and trust everything is going to work out. It's hard to overstate just how much more stressful the college application process has become since the days when I was going to college. It's incredibly more competitive, with substantially more pressure on the kids today, and I think to the point of being almost unhealthy. It's excruciating watching your children going through such a stressful event.I think at the end of the day, you just have to give them support, love and help as much as you can while giving them confidence that wherever they end up , it will be the best choice and their success will depend on what they make of the experience. GJ: No brainer, Dana! I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee , just down the road from the Vergos family who started the World-Famous Rendezvous Rib joint. Memphis is the crown jewel of BBQ. Every summer they hold the World Championship Barbecue Contest. Grillers from around the world descend on "Memphis in May" for an opportunity to take the covered blue ribbon - because it's the Super Bowl of BBQ. It's a week-long festival with music, beer and BBQ! Memphis may be known for the Blues and Elvis - but rest assured, it's the ribs and brisket that will steal the show every time. GJ: Surfing has taught me everything about life and helped give me a perspective to get through even the hardest challenges. Surfing is incredibly difficult because it requires balance, strength and determination. It's done in open ocean in conditions that only Mother Nature controls, with the wind and tide. But with time, patience and a little luck, every person who's ever experienced the magic of gliding down the face of a wave knows it's a feeling unlike any other. And for that fleeting moment, every other care in the world subsides. My motto in life has always been: Some days bring bad waves, some days bring no waves, but some days bring great waves ... so learn to ride them as freely and fearlessly as you can. GJ: It's incredibly important. Nothing may be more important. I don't think you can emphasize enough how much fitness impacts, and improves, our overall mental health and well-being . We live in stressful times and doctors have long proven that even the least bit of physical activity can have a big impact on relieving the damage that stress does to us. You don't have to go out and run a marathon to get the benefits and results of exercise, when even a long walk or casual bike ride can go a long way to do our bodies good.And as we get older, the saying holds true about our bodies: "Use it or lose it." So my advice is: Get out there and join a gym, sign up for a SoulCycle class, buy a bike or a surfboard, or sign up for that first 5K race - I promise you won't regret it! GJ: It is now and has always been the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. From my earliest days, when I moved to D.C. in 1993, I have enjoyed sitting on the steps looking out at the magnificent view down the mall across the reflecting pool at the Washington Monument with the U.S. Capitol dome in the distance behind it - taking in the magnitude of history has transpired in this city, the seat of the greatest democracy ever born. I still go there frequently, even recently to watch the eclipse , and it never gets old. It's a breathtaking view - imagining what it was like to be there during MLK Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and wondering what Mr. Lincoln might make of today's challenges. GJ: Oh, boy ... a lot of options here as I think I may suffer from having more bravado than brains. And I must confess that I am a bit of an adrenaline junkie who loves adventure. Perhaps the most recent adventurous thing that I did was go swimming with a bunch of sharks four miles of the coast of Jupiter, Florida, in the open ocean - no cage, no protection - just free swimming with the ocean's top predators and a GoPro camera in my hand. You definitely get a rush when you have to reach out with your hand and "redirect" the head of an 8-foot bull shark that's gotten interested in you. It was a few summers ago when there were a spate of shark attacks in the U.S. and I wanted to document for the channel whether these toothy creatures are misunderstood as man-eaters. So I went out with a group called Shark Addicts that free dives with them - and got the trip of lifetime (and great video) being surrounded by dozens of the magnificent creatures. GJ: Can I charm the maitre d' for a fourth and fifth seat? The first two are easy: Lincoln and Washington. I want to know everything about what it was like during our nation's founding and where they found the incredible strength, courage and perseverance during those challenging times. What led them to make the decisions that they made - and how does their vision for the country compare to what we have become today? In my opinion, no two figures played a greater role in our democracy. The third seat is tough to choose. It would be between Jefferson, Roosevelt and Reagan. But I would probably go with Reagan so I could ask questions about the current events of my lifetime from when I was a child - and learn how he would handle the current challenges - particularly with the rise of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.BTW, we would be serving Rendezvous Ribs flown in from Memphis for dinner, of course! GJ: The people! I don't even have to think about it - it's what makes this place special and run like a well-oiled machine. And I've never seen a more amazing, more dedicated and more caring group of individuals who have that family-first, in-it-to-win-it mentality. We are the envy of the media world for our successes, but I think our secret sauce is in the men and women who walk through that front door every day willing to give it all and go the extra mile for their fellow co-workers to put the very best, compelling product out to our viewers every single day. I also love the opportunity that exists here that you won't find anywhere else. I came to Fox as an associate producer for "War Stories with Oliver North" some 24 years ago with no experience on-camera. Suzanne Scott, Jay Wallace and all of our management team took chances on me, pushed me to my limits to grow and have made me the correspondent that I am today. 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NYPD sweeps vendors overrunning AOC's district - but sellers swarm the streets again, selling goods
The NYPD raided an illegal open-air "flea market" operating in Squad member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's district earlier this week, confiscating counterfeit goods and other items.But some sellers have thumbed their noses at law enforcement and are back on the streets peddling their merchandise.The sellers, many of whom are reported to be migrants, have been blocking sidewalks in the Queens neighborhoods of Jackson Heights, Corona and Elmhurst, shilling various items such as second-hand goods and clothes. Local residents say the neighborhood looks like a Third World country due to its shabby-looking and unsanitary-like conditions. Prostitution is also rampant in the area, with some nicknaming the neighborhood's main strip along Roosevelt Avenue as the "avenue of the sweethearts." READ MORE OF FOX NEWS' COVERAGE OF THE BORDER CRISIS Video obtained by Fox News Digital last month shows an endless stream of vendors with piles of clothes stacked along the streets of Roosevelt Avenue and 91st Street, while others sell sneakers, pots and pans, toys and photo frames. It's not all family-friendly merchandise: Prostitutes are also known to frequent the area.In another video shot last Saturday, more illegal vendors could be seen lined up next to each other along a 1,000-foot stretch just a few blocks away on Junction Boulevard.But on Monday and Tuesday, police were seen raiding the now notorious hotspot along Roosevelt Avenue near 91st Street and loading the goods into the back of an NYPD truck. The sanitation department and other agencies also took part in the raid, police say."Now you see it... now you don't," NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry wrote on X Tuesday. "This 'flea market' has been at the center of many quality-of-life complaints in Jackson Heights. We conducted an operation yesterday in response to these community concerns... we addressed the unlicensed peddlers, selling counterfeit goods on the streets of Queens!"Police also posted a photo of dozens of large see-through trash bags filled with phone covers and other accessories from inside the local precinct. The New York Post reports that at least one vendor on the sidewalk had been selling power tools bearing tags from a nearby Home Depot.In video shot on Tuesday by state Assembly candidate Ramses Frías, a former Democrat turned Republican, illegal vendors could be seen back on the streets flouting the law and pushing their goods.Frías says it proved that the raid was short-lived and warned that conditions will only get worse once the weather heats up. "If there isn't a consistent police presence and/or team set in place to educate these illegal vendors then this will all continue," Frías, who has lived in the area his whole life, tells Fox News Digital. AOC DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD LABELED 'THIRD WORLD' AS MIGRANTS CLOG STREETS AND PROSTITUTES OVERRUN EVERY BLOCK "The constant neglect from the actual representatives of this area like Ocasio-Cortez, Assembly Members Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and Catalina Cruz and the rest have angered and frustrated the residents here in these communities. We are done with the mess being brought about by prostitution, open-air illegal markets and crime," he adds. "Things are spiraling out of control and the lawlessness must come to an end."The raid took place on the edge of Ocasio-Cortez's 14th Congressional District. The long strip along Junction Boulevard is also part of the progressive congresswoman's district.The area is mostly represented by progressive politicians, including Congresswoman Grace Meng, Assembly Members Cruz, González-Rojas, Steve Raga and Council Member Shekar Krishnan. State Senators Michael Gianaris and Jesscia Ramos, both Democrats, also represent the district.Democrat Council Member Moya also represents the district and has been a vocal opponent of illegal vendors and prostitution and in the neighborhood, often at odds with his fellow party colleagues. The NYPD raid was carried out in conjunction with Moya, who also teamed up with the mayor in January to raid several brothels in the neighborhood . Neither of the raids resulted in arrests, police say."The number one complaint to my office is the congestion and garbage caused by illegal street vendors," Moya wrote on Instagram following Sunday's crackdown. "Mothers can't push their strollers through our sidewalks, businesses are being robbed and undercut steps from their doors and residents are being put at risk from unsafe food handling. Enough is enough."Meanwhile, following the police sweep, New York City Mayor Eric Adams pinned the blame on illegal immigrants not being able to work. He has often said migrants have a "right to work" in the U.S. and not allowing them to do so is "anti-American." "Some of the problems we're facing in our city, this is the byproduct of bringing thousands of people to a city and telling them they cannot work... this is what we're seeing," Adams said Monday, according to Fox 5 New York . "Some of the illegal shops, sex trafficking that is taking place, all of this is a by-product. ... I keep telling folks, you have 3,000 people on Randall's Island [migrant facility] that cannot do anything all day. That's just not right."A spokesperson for Ocasio-Cortez did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Crime on college campuses reverts to pre-pandemic levels as students fear for safety
At least three female Arizona State University students were allegedly sexually assaulted by a "random stranger" in public areas of the Tempe campus in a 30-minute span.It was described as "an isolated incident" on April 11 by the university in a statement to Fox News Digital, but it's an isolated incident for ASU, not the country, where a national spike in on-campus crimes has reverted to pre-pandemic highs, according to the Department of Education statistics. At the end of February, four college students were murdered in a 10-day span, and just over the last week, two Appalachian State students allegedly stabbed a classmate, and Michigan State University reported a sexual-orientation-motivated assault in the campus library.Plus, antisemitic attacks on college campuses are on a "drastic" rise since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) said in a statement pushing a bipartisan bill to combat antisemitism on campuses. COLLEGES NATIONWIDE ON EDGE AFTER 4 CAMPUS HOMICIDES IN 10 DAYS There were 38,303 reported criminal offenses at colleges and universities in 2022, which is the federal government's latest data based on 5,783 institutions with 10,530 campuses. To put the number in perspective, there were about 21,200 reported incidents in 2020, according to a September 2023 report by the National Center for Education Statistics. SERIES OF VIOLENT CRIMES AROUND COLLEGE CAMPUSES HAS STUDENTS, FAMILIES ON HIGH ALERT Before that, the number of on-campus crimes decreased by 15% (32,100 to 27,200) between 2010 and 2019, the report says, before it bottomed out during the height of the pandemic in 2020.As students returned to on-campus learning, criminal activity picked back up (as seen in the bar graph below), which is fueled by sex crimes, according to the report. "It's terrifying," ASU student Addison Gleason told Fox 10 in Phoenix after his female classmates were attacked. "Definitely makes it scary, especially when there's a lot of people that walk around, like, late at night."Front and center of the campus crime debate is the University of California, Berkeley, arguably one of the most prestigious schools in the country, and the so-called SafeBears, a group of more than 1,300 California parents and community allies working together to protect university students, their website says. The SafeBears said on their site that there is a "significant increase" in violent crime in and around the campus. PRIVATE SECURITY HIRED BY PARENTS SEES SUCCESS WHILE FRUSTRATIONS WITH UC BERKELEY ON CRIME MOUNT That includes several shootings (one was fatal), gunpoint robberies and a stabbing near university housing. There was also a reported rash of break-ins. So they took safety matters into their own hands by reaching into their wallets and ultimately shelling out $40,000 to hire private security, which sparked a contentious feud with university leaders. The pilot program ended on March 23, and university leaders don't seem to want the program to return. A spokesperson from UC Berkeley told Fox News Digital in a previous interview, "Hiring private security raises a number of concerns including the training and experience of individuals hired by such firms." PARENTS OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE STUDENT KILLED BY STRAY BULLET SAY LAWS 'PROTECT' REPEAT CRIMINALS But even Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, who was a believer in the "defund the police" movement and cut almost $10 million from the police budget in 2020, created a crime preventative coalition two months ago. During a February press conference, he acknowledged the increase in criminal activity and said it's important to "deter crime, and hold these individuals accountable." Experts haven't reached any definitives conclusions about what's fueling the rash of on-campus crimes that seem to headline news outlets every day across the country. Many point to a full return to school, with the pandemic in the rearview mirror, as a contributing factor, as well as overseas hostilities, such as the Hamas invasion of Israel. Oddly enough, violence, particularly murder, dropped in the U.S. in 2023 and continues to decline in 2024, according to crime analyst Jeff Asher, despite several surveys and polls that show as many as 75% of Americans believe crime is still climbing. DISPATCH AUDIO FROM DEADLY COLORADO DORM SHOOTING REVEALS RESPONDERS 'NOT SURE' IF GUNMAN WAS STILL AT LARGE "Murder is down around 20 percent in 2024 in more than 180 cities with available data this year compared to a comparable time frame last year" Asher wrote in an April 4 post on Jeff-alytics . "Murder is down 20.5 percent in 183 cities with available data through at least January, down 20.2 percent in 174 cities with data through at least February, and down 20.8 percent in 59 cities with data through at least March 20."But colleges and universities seem to be on the reverse track, which has concerned parents - like the SafeBears - who are taking action. "Beyond the private security pilot program, I think an organization like SafeBears is needed to hold the university and city accountable and to push for more safety measures," Victoria Cole, a UC Berkeley parent, told Fox News Digital in a previous interview. It remains to be seen if on-campus crimes will even out, or if programs like SafeBears will become more common.

DC mayor's taxpayer-funded trip to ritzy The Masters golf tourney called an 'economic development visit'
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser apparently traveled to the ritzy Masters golf tournament on the taxpayer's dime - writing off the expense as a business opportunity to "promote sports and economic development" in the nation's capital. Professional golf's major event The Master's in Augusta, Georgia is more than 500 miles from Washington, D.C.According to the mayor's public schedule , Bowser attended the world-renowned golf tournament, "as part of a sports and economic development visit." MAYOR BOWSER DIRECTLY ASKED IF PEOPLE SHOULD 'FEEL SAFE' IN DC: 'WHAT'S THE PLAN?' rget=_new href="https://www.foxnews.com/sports/scottie-scheffler-spotted-dallas-dive-bar-winning-masters"> SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER SPOTTED AT DALLAS DIVE BAR AFTER WINNING 2024 MASTERS A spokesperson confirmed to DC News Now that the airline flights to and from Augusta, Georgia, were paid with city funds, though the cost of the flights was not released.In a phone call Monday afternoon, Bowser's Communications Director Susana Castillo confirmed to the local outlet that Bowser was invited to the tournament by two people leading a new city task force, "to revitalize the Gallery Place and Chinatown neighborhood."Castillo said that "whether it's here in the city or another city or another country," the mayor is willing to " advance administrative interests ," no matter the setting - including a golf tournament. Fox News has reached out to Mayor Bowser's office for comment.

Let's use AI to stop fentanyl at the border and keep it from killing Americans
Over 112,000 Americans overdosed in 2023. Over 70,000 overdosed on fentanyl, a particularly dangerous synthetic opioid. While it's easy to focus on numbers, we can't forget that these aren't statistics. They're people. They leave behind parents, brothers, sisters and children. They're futures lost. They're lives squandered.

We owe it to victims of this epidemic to do everything we can to curb the flow of fentanyl from overseas (where the vast majority of it originates) into American cities and towns. This poison is a direct threat to the security of America's citizens. And, though America's borders are a point of grave concern, they are also the best opportunity we have to seize fentanyl and damage the cartels responsible.

And here, there is good news. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) can leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the trucks, boats and planes trying to sneak fentanyl into the country. GRIEVING MOTHER OF FENTANYL VICTIM CALLS FOR MAYORKAS' IMPEACHMENT: 'MY DAUGHTER WAS MURDERED' We must use this technology at the border and ports of entry (where nearly 85% of America's fentanyl comes into the country,) when we have access to every vehicle coming in. We may never completely stop the flow of fentanyl, but we can curb it. We can make sure less of it gets to our streets and make it less profitable for the cartels behind it. We can raise its price and keep it out of reach for more Americans.

While AI is complex, the concept behind using AI to stop fentanyl is straightforward. AI enables pattern recognition on an enormous scale and "translation" of data into simpler interfaces for human domain experts. Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude can write responses to prompts by looking at tens of billions of pieces of online content, seeing what people have said, and repeating the most common patterns.

AI at our ports of entry would do the same thing, albeit in a more targeted manner. It would, for instance, examine the characteristics of every truck that has ever been caught smuggling fentanyl. Where had they stopped beforehand? How far into America had they stopped once getting past the border on previous trips? What cargos had they claimed to be hauling? That's only counting the patterns that seem relevant to drug smuggling, but there are countless other patterns that would emerge that human analysts may never otherwise consider. For all we know, there could be a correlation between propensity to smuggle drugs and a brand of tire or a truck's color. AI could examine all this data and tell us exactly which vehicles are likely smuggling fentanyl. Then, instead of conducting random searches - which find fentanyl in just a handful of trucks of the over 19,000 that cross the southern border every day - CBP could conduct targeted, data-informed searches. An AI-based system would flag to CBP officers the trucks they needed to search. The "hit rate" would be far higher than it is today.

These drug seizures, while valuable on their own, don't even count the second order effects. It would make smuggling fentanyl less profitable; cartels outlay enormous sums to manufacture fentanyl and get it across the border. When we seize it, that investment is lost without a payoff. Years of losses might then convince some cartels that fentanyl smuggling just isn't worth it, further limiting the fentanyl supply. After all, cartels care about profit, not ideology. They will abandon efforts that don't make them money.

Further, cutting cartel profits bolsters our national security. Cartels use those profits on powerful weaponry and de facto soldiers, which they use to control large swathes of Mexico. Such regions, often inaccessible to U.S. or Mexican law enforcement, are dangerous to have near our border; we do not know what cartels would, for the right price, allow America's adversaries to cook up in those areas. Closer to home, AI would allow CBP to make better use of its most important yet overstretched asset, its officers. Examining trucks is time consuming. Every minute not spent checking harmless cargo can be spent stopping other smuggling operations. Given that human trafficking is a major problem, it's crucial agents have more available time and are where they have maximum impact. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Further, while CBP does data-based analysis, those efforts can take days. When AI can do the same tasks in minutes, it frees up dozens of agent hours.

Finally, AI can help track fentanyl to its source. Given enough data, we will be able to detect if fentanyl is coming from Mexican factories, Chinese manufacturers, or some other source we hadn't discovered. And, once we know a source, we can stamp it out. With AI comes another critical benefit, particularly when Congress is failing to appropriate the funds America needs to secure its border: it is inexpensive. An AI program targeted at fentanyl smuggling would cost less than $10 million. It is cheaper than border surveillance drones, which cost $17 million up front and over $12,000 an hour to operate. AI also looks like a steal compared to the $30-billion price tag for the "virtual wall." That's not to say DHS and CBP shouldn't have access to the tools needed to secure the border, but these agencies should prioritize tools that have the highest return on investment.

The fentanyl crisis cannot wait. Political maneuvering and bickering are problematic, but when they halt tangible solutions that could save thousands of Americans, they are downright immoral. When just a few million dollars can save so many lives, it would be unforgivable for Congress and the Biden administration not to act.

Parents warned after hidden camera in girl's bedroom leads to man's possession of 294 graphic images
Michigan authorities issued a stark warning after discovering a hidden camera in a girl's bedroom that led police to a man who allegedly held 294 graphic images on his cellphone.Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson announced the alarming discovery in a press conference after the arrest of 30-year-old Nickolas Lee.Swanson said the case against Lee began last fall."It started out with this," Swanson said, picking up the small phone charger. "This simple cell phone plug-in, that was plugged into an underage girl's bedroom.""But it's actually a camera," he said. WARNING FOR PARENTS AFTER FLORIDA MOM FINDS AIRTAG IN SON'S SNEAKER "If you saw this plugged in, you would not realize that it's a camera," he said. "This is where innocence has been stolen . This is where privacy has been victimized.""In this young victim's life, will they ever trust what's in their bedroom again because of a simple camera that was plugged in with the sole intention of securing footage of a young victim in their bedroom doing what all of us do in our bedroom, where we think we're safe." Swanson said.Lee's secret camera invention was discovered by the child's parents and taken immediately to the police ."We were able to find Lee and arrest him," police said. PILOT SUSPECTED OF USING PLANE TO STALK WOMAN FOR 4 YEARS SAY THEY'VE NEVER MET The 30-year-old man's iPhone contained hundreds of graphic images of the girl in the privacy of her home."This phone is the creepy white van of the 21st century," Swanson said. "This right here is what holds child pornography around the world."Lee was charged with using a computer to commit a crime and accosting a child for immoral purposes. He is also facing 30 counts of child pornography for what police found on his phone.Lee is being held on $600,000 cash bond.The news of the hidden camera inside the Michigan girl's bedroom came after a Florida boy was found being tracked by an Apple Airtag. Jackie Giurleo realized her son was being tracked through the device, Fox 35 reported. Giurleo told the outlet that she did not own any AirTags when she began getting iPhone alerts that one of the devices was nearby at a Christmas parade on Satellite Beach. A map of all the places her son had been popped up on her phone as an undetected AirTag alert, she told the outlet.She searched through all of her son's clothing and toys, and said her "heart dropped" when she found the device in a quarter-sized hole bored into her son's shoe. She said it had been tracking him for nearly a month. "Luckily, it just turned into a happy coincidence of a tale of two moms ," Giurleo told Fox 35.

NYC issues warning of infectious disease spread by rat urine after record year of reported cases
New York City health officials issued a warning about the increase in transmitted bacterial illness spread by rat urine after 24 cases were reported in 2023, the most for any year. Only six cases of leptospirosis have been reported in the city so far this year, but numbers were trending upward, the New York City Department of Health said. Cases in New York are largely associated with exposure to materials contaminated with rat urine from the Norway rat. The disease can cause fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, conjunctival suffusion, jaundice, and rash, Celia Quinn, the deputy commissioner for the Division of Disease Control, who issued an April 12 memo warning of the disease. NYC MAYOR BLAMES, IN PART, RAT INFESTATION ON WHY PEOPLE ARE LEAVING THE BIG APPLE If not treated, kidney failure, meningitis, liver damage, and respiratory distress can occur, she said. "Transmission occurs through direct contact with infectious urine or urine contaminated water, soil, or food, entering the body through open wounds or mucous membranes," the memo states. From 2001 to 2023, the Bronx had the most cases with 37, while Manhattan had 28, the memo said. Six deaths were reported in the same time period.Person-to-person transmission is rare, officials said.The Leptospira bacteria can die within minutes in the dry heat and freezing cold, Quinn said. "The cold winters of NYC likely limit the extent to which leptospires can survive in the environment," she said. "However, excessive rain and unseasonably warm temperatures, factors associated with climate change, may support the persistence of leptospires in more temperate areas like NYC." NEW YORK CITY HIRING NEW 'RAT CZAR' TO HELP WITH CITY'S LONG-RUNNING BATTLE AGAINST RODENTS More than half of the 24 cases reported last year were reported between June and October, a period when there was a warmer and wetter climate with excessive rain and "unseasonably" warm days.The number of cases raised alarms because only three per year were reported from 2001 to 2020. From 2021 to 2023, the city received 15 reports of leptospirosis.Some 3 million rats call New York City home, according to a study by a pest company. In December, Mayor Eric Adams said rat infestation was partly responsible for many New Yorkers leaving the city. "Some people who have children and families decide they want to go to a place where their children can play outdoors, larger green spaces, you want to see animals - you don't see animals except for rats in New York," Adams said when asked about the plunging population data."So there's a combination of things," he added. "And we are getting rid of those rats, by the way."

Family of slain mother in Las Vegas law firm shooting shares ex's violent past: 'Lived in constant fear'
The family of the woman gunned down last week alongside her prominent Las Vegas attorney husband by her ex-father-in-law is shedding new light on the tragedy, saying the situation could have been avoided."Despite a slow-moving court battle for protection, and one that ultimately failed her, Ashley lived in constant fear for her safety and that of her children," Paul and Julie Page, the parents of Ashley Prince, said in a statement released earlier this week. "She battled relentlessly and, unfortunately, all our fears became our reality."Prince, 30, was being represented by her new husband, Dennis Prince, 57, during a child custody deposition at his Las Vegas law firm when shots were fired. "For the past two years, we have felt helpless and devastated as we witnessed Ashley endure verbal and mental abuse and threats at the hands of her former husband, Dylan Houston," the Page family said. PROMINENT LAS VEGAS ATTORNEY, HIS WIFE GUNNED DOWN BY FELLOW ATTORNEY WHO HAD TERMINAL CANCER: SOURCE Monday's press conference marked the first time the Page family had spoken publicly about the April 8 shooting inside the Prince Law FirmDuring the morning hours of that fateful day, Joe Houston II, 77, shot and killed Ashley and Dennis during a child custody hearing before turning the gun on himself. Joe Houston, another attorney, was at the hearing representing his son, Dylan Houston, in his custody dispute with his ex-wife, Ashley Prince.The deposition involved a years-long custody battle involving Dylan Houston and Ashley Prince's two young children. The hearing began around 10 a.m. By 10:04 a.m., the 911 calls started."She would have never given up fighting for her children. And, now, despite her long-fought efforts, Ashley can no longer fight and protect her children," the Pages said.The Pages revealed Dylan subjected Ashley to relentless harassing death threats and threatening verbal abuse, including up to 70 text messages a day at times. PROMINENT LAS VEGAS ATTORNEY, WIFE KILLED BY ANOTHER ATTORNEY IN LAW FIRM SHOOTING: REPORT Some of the text messages provided by the family included alleged messages from Dylan to Ashley saying, "I'll chisel you down to a weaker and worthless sack of bones," "The kids are better off without you," "They will know it one day and never want to be around you" and "I don't want to see you unless you're in a casket.""Every day, Ashley feared for her life, at times requesting security at public events, including events at her children's school," the Page family said.At one point, Ashley's parents said she was granted a restraining order against Dylan to protect herself."As we all know now, our worst fears came to life last week when Dylan's father, who was representing Dylan, perpetuated the most egregious domestic violence on behalf of his son by killing our daughter, Ashely, and her husband, Dennis," the family stated.Following the shooting, a motion was filed for Ashley's sister to have temporary custody of the two kids she shared with Dylan. EX-WWE WRESTLER WAS DRESSED AS 'KEN' FROM 'BARBIE' MOVIE DURING ALLEGED KILLING AT VEGAS HOTEL The Pages added that they are cooperating with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in its investigation and are determined to secure full custody of their grandchildren to safeguard their future.Services were held Tuesday for Dennis. To honor Dennis's philanthropic legacy, the Prince family said that, in lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to The Shade Tree, which is a nonprofit that provides services to victims of domestic violence, and the Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys."We cannot begin to imagine the devastating sense of loss felt by the Page and Prince families," the Houston family told FOX 5 News in a statement. "We understand their shock and anger. We, too, are shocked. None of us ever could conceive of our loving father doing something so egregiously out of character. Our hope is that, through the darkness, despair and grief, we can focus on the needs of the children. That focus extends to refraining from rebuttals and public accusations. Dylan is a dedicated father and is singularly committed to the welfare of his children. We are hopeful that Dylan and his children will be together soon, and we all can begin to heal."As recently as last week, Dylan was listed as a partner at Resnick & Louis' Las Vegas offices' website, but his name has since been removed, and a link to his bio page returned a "page not found" error. Fox News Digital reached out to Dylan Houston for comment.

'Squad' Democrat promotes 'peace' in Middle East as hometown ranks among worst for crime
"Squad" member Cori Bush called for "peace" and de-escalation in the Israel-Hamas war, as her hometown - St. Louis - recently ranked as the third "most dangerous" city in the United States. A report rget=_new href="https://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/top-10-most-dangerous-cities-in-america/#FBIS_TOP_10_MOST_DANGEROUS_CITIES_IN_THE_MIDWEST" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> released earlier this month from real estate company Norada listed Rep. Bush's hometown as the third "most dangerous" city in the United States after analyzing FBI data.Only Detroit and Baltimore were deemed more dangerous than St. Louis in the rankings.Norado pointed to St. Louis' high poverty rates, unemployment and lack of access to quality education and healthcare for creating an environment that reportedly "fosters criminal activity." DEMOCRAT PRO-ISRAEL GROUP LOOKS TO OUST 2 'SQUAD' MEMBERS FROM CONGRESS On Wednesday, the Democratic representative called for peace in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war - pointing towards the "toll of violence" overseas. Bush has been one of the leading critics of Israel's military actions in Gaza. ST. LOUIS JAIL UNDER STATE INVESTIGATION OVER MISMANAGEMENT, ABUSE CLAIMS "In the clouds of political rhetoric and the clamor of war, it is also easy to lose sight of the lives that have been shattered, the futures extinguished by violence, and the profound grief that war leaves in its wake," Bush said. "We need to confront the harsh realities of war and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of peace.""We are saying no to war. Stop the bloodshed. Stop the violence. Stop the trauma. Just stop," she said.Bush said that the U.S. "gravitates towards war.""You see, our country knows war. Our country understands war. Our country, it has experienced war on numerous occasions and in numerous places," she said. "But seldom does our country know peace.""It might make sense that our country would gravitate toward war, but just because it makes sense, doesn't make it logical or right," she said.Fox News Digital has reached out to Rep. Bush's office for comment.

SEAN HANNITY: Democrats are now trying to re-elect a cognitive mess
Fox News host Sean Hannity calls out Democrats' push to re-elect President Biden despite his "record of failure" on " Hannity ." SEAN HANNITY: Democrats are now trying to re-elect a cognitive mess with a record of failure who can barely muster the energy to campaign and is now trying to create a phony appearance of being "America First" - something he outright rejected just four years ago. NPR WHISTLEBLOWER URI BERLINER RESIGNS: 'I CANNOT WORK IN A NEWSROOM WHERE I AM DISPARAGED' Trump, meanwhile, is gaining momentum. He's drawing big crowds. He is leading in the polls, and it is no surprise that a New York judge who donated to Biden - oh, that's fair - is now keeping the Trump campaign and Donald Trump , the candidate, off the campaign trail, trapped in a courtroom. If Democrats had their way, he'd be in court for the next 201 days with a muzzle on the entire time, like the gag order New York has imposed on Donald J. Trump . ... God help us, because this weaponized Department of Justice - it will never recover. Say "bye, bye" to the rule of law in America, because it will fold like a house of cards.

Accused Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger offers up alibi: Driving to see 'the moon and stars'
Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho undergrads in a home invasion stabbing, offered up an alibi via his attorneys on Wednesday.Kohberger, 29, claims he was out driving the night of the killings on Nov. 13, 2022. "Mr. Kohberger was out driving in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022; as he often did to hike and run and/or see the moon and stars," his lawyers said in court documents filed that outline his alibi. "He drove throughout the area south of Pullman, Washington, west of Moscow, Idaho including Wawawai Park."Kohberger - a former criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University in nearby Pullman, Washington - is charged with four counts of murder and burglary after he allegedly stabbed 20-year-old Xana Kernodle, 20-year-old Ethan Chapin, 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves and 21-year-old Madison Mogen with a KA-BAR knife. KOHBERGER LAWYER ALLEGES PUBLIC BIAS AS RESIDENTS CALLED POLICE AFTER BEING CONTACTED IN JUROR SURVEY He was arrested in late December 2022. Kohberger offered up the alibi, but it is not clear if he has evidence to back it up. "He claims to like all these outdoor activities. So does he have pics on social media or his phone or just someplace showing this?" David Gelman, a criminal defense attorney and a former deputy district attorney, told Fox News Digital. "In his apartment, did the police find outdoor gear? This will all disprove the alibi he offers."Kohberger frequently drove at night during the school year, which is supported by his phone showing him in the countryside in the late night hours on multiple instances, court documents said. IDAHO JUDGE GIVES BRYAN KOHBERGER WIN OVER GENETIC GENEALOGY BATTLE "This is supported by data from Mr. Kohberger's phone showing him in the countryside late at night and/or in the early morning on several occasions," the documents state. "The phone data includes numerous photographs taken on several different late evenings and early mornings, including in November, depicting the night sky."Defense lawyers plan to offer an expert to prove that Kohberger's cell phone was south of Pullman, Washington and west of Moscow, Idaho on the night of the killings. However, Gelman noted that Kohberger's DNA was found at the crime scene. "The defense is doing a great job of muddying the waters because they are trying to show reasonable doubt which is all a juror needs to vote not guilty, but DNA doesn't lie," he said. A date for Kohberger's trial has not yet been set. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty .

Biden claims uncle vanished after crashing in area of New Guinea with cannibals; military has different story
President Biden made a stop in Pittsburgh on Wednesday where he told members of the United Steelworkers Union that his uncle vanished in an area of New Guinea that was populated with cannibals, after his plane crashed during World War II.Biden told the steelworkers that after D-Day, his mother's four brothers volunteered to join the military. One of those uncles, he said, was Ambrose Finnegan, who went by the nickname Bozey."He was a hell of an athlete, they tell me, when he was a kid," Biden said, adding that he was in the Army air corps, which was in place before the Air Force came along. "He flew those single-engine planes as reconnaissance over war zones, and he got shot down in New Guinea. They never found the body because there used to be, there were a lot of cannibals, for real, in that part of New Guinea."The president spoke with reporters earlier in the day before boarding Air Force One and heading out to Pittsburgh. BIDEN'S BOGUS COLLEGE CLAIM IS JUST LATEST IN DECADES-LONG PATTERN OF EMBELLISHMENT He told reporters he wanted to see how his uncle was memorialized in a World War II memorial for those who lost their lives in the war."When D-Day occurred, the next day, on Monday, all four of my mother's brothers went down and volunteered to join the military," Biden said. "Ambrose Finnegan, we called him Uncle Bozey, he was shot down. He was Army Air Corps before there was an Air Force. "They never recovered his body, but the government went back when I went down there, and they checked and found some parts of the plane," he added. TRUMP RIPS BIDEN ON KEY ISSUE IMPACTING VOTERS AFTER DAMAGING REPORT: 'TOTALLY LOST CONTROL' The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has a different record of what happened to Biden's uncle.The site said on May 14, 1944, an airplane carrying a crew of three and one passenger, identified as Finnegan, left Momote Airfield on Los Negros Island for a courier flight to New Guinea."For unknown reasons, this plane was forced to ditch in the ocean off the north coast of New Guinea," the report reads. "Both engines failed at low altitude, and the aircraft's nose hit the water hard." BIDEN ADMIN FACING LEGAL CHALLENGES AFTER DECLARING WAR ON CHEMICAL INDUSTRY The report also said three men failed to emerge from the sinking wreck and were lost in the crash, while one crew member survived and was rescued by a barge. Finnegan has not been associated with any of the remains recovered from the area after the war and is still not accounted for, according to the report.Biden is no stranger to making questionable claims. Earlier this week, he claimed he was the "first" person in his family to "go to college," while speaking in Wisconsin."I, like an awful lot of people in this audience, was the first in my family to go to college," Biden told the crowd. However, less than two years ago, during a speech in Pennsylvania, Biden told an audience his grandfather played college football. In the statement, he said his "Grandfather Finnegan" was an "all-American football player" in Santa Clara. REPUBLICAN STATE SUES BIDEN ADMIN OVER ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ACTIONS: 'DYSTOPIAN NIGHTMARE' Years before, when he ran for president in 1987, Biden exaggerated his academic record by bragging he graduated "in the top half" of his class while berating a reporter on the campaign trail. "I think I have a much higher IQ than you do, I suspect," Biden told the reporter in New Hampshire at the time. "I went to law school on a full academic scholarship, the only one in my class to have a full academic scholarship."In the first year of law school, I decided I didn't want to be in law school and ended up in the bottom two-thirds of my class," he said. "And then I decided to stay, went back to law school and, in fact, ended up in the top half of my class."He later admitted that he graduated 76th in a class of 85. "I did not graduate in the top half of my class at law school, and my recollection of this was inaccurate," he told The New York Times."I graduated from the University of Delaware with a double major in history and political science," he said. "My reference to degrees at the Claremont event was intended to refer to these majors. I said 'three' and should have said 'two.'" The outlet pointed out Biden received a single bachelor's degree in history and political science.Since then, Biden has told numerous stories that have also been deemed exaggerations. Mainstream outlets, including The Washington Post, have even called him out on them, including the publication's top fact-checker, Glenn Kessler.Some stories Kessler addressed include Biden's claim he and his father saw two men in suits kissing each other in public when he was a teenager, that he was arrested for trying to see Nelson Mandela in South Africa and how, as vice president, he arranged for his uncle to be presented a Purple Heart that he was owed and never received. The uncle died in 1999, long before Biden was vice president. Biden also repeated a false claim last year about his house burning down in his attempt to relate to those who lost their homes to wildfires ravaging Maui."I don't want to compare difficulties, but we have a little sense, Jill and I, of what it was like to lose a home," Biden said. "Years ago, now, 15 years, I was in Washington doing 'Meet the Press'... Lightning struck at home on a little lake outside the home, not a lake, a big pond. It hit the wire and came up underneath our home, into the ... air condition ducts."To make a long story short, I almost lost my wife, my '67 Corvette and my cat," the president added.A 2004 report from The Associated Press, archived by LexisNexis, said lightning struck the Bidens' home and started a "small fire that was contained to the kitchen." The report said firefighters got the blaze under control in 20 minutes and that they were able to keep the flames from spreading beyond the kitchen. Fox News Digital's Jessica Chasmar, Gabriel Hayes, Joseph A. Wulfsohn, Joe Schoffstall and Cameron Cawthorne contributed to this report.

Pat McAfee, co-hosts lambaste ESPN colleagues' Bill Belichick reporting: 'I'm glad we're not a part of it'
After ESPN published a report about Bill Belichick's failed job search this offseason, one of the network's top personalities, Pat McAfee, took issue with the story.The report said the Atlanta Falcons didn't have Belichick in their top three of head coaching potential candidates, and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly advised Arthur Blank not to trust the eight-time Super Bowl winner.It also cited a source that said Belichick would never coach again in the NFL unless it were with Jerry Jones in Dallas. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Pat McAfee and his co-hosts weren't fans of the story.Boston Connor said there was context from the story that "didn't make sense," while McAfee mentioned the "bulls---" Belichick has been surrounded by, according to Awful Announcing.Connor said it was "hard to believe" Belichick was "blindsided" by not getting the Falcons job and questioned the anonymous quotes and "bland statements" throughout the piece."None of the quotes - they don't really say where they're from," Connor said, adding it was "interesting" the piece possibly referenced the show."If they're burying Bill, I'm glad we're not a part of it," McAfee said. "It sounds like it's a lot of alluding to, anonymous quotes and things like that."Then McAfee announced Belichick was joining the program's Draft Spectacular next week. MARVIN HARRISON JR'S FORMER OHIO STATE TEAMMATE, CJ STROUD, GIVES NFL TEAMS BLUNT ADVICE: 'DON'T BE DUMB' This isn't the first time McAfee was critical of members of his own network. He's previously aimed much higher.McAfee called out Norby Williamson, the network's executive senior vice president of studio and event production at the time, saying he was "attempting to sabotage our program" and called him a rat.Last week, Williamson left ESPN after 40 years.Belichick will not be employed by an NFL team for the first time since 1974. He had been the head coach of the New England Patriots for 24 seasons, winning six Super Bowls. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Jason Kelce's Super Bowl ring 'officially gone' after chili pool diving competition
Jason Kelce is missing a very special piece of jewelry. During a recent edition of Jason and brother Travis Kelce's popular "New Heights" podcast, the recently retired Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman revealed he lost his coveted Super Bowl ring.The ring commemorated the Eagles' win over the Tom Brady-led New England Patriots in the 2018 Super Bowl. The victory marked the franchise's first and only Super Bowl title. While misplacing a Super Bowl ring is something an NFL champion hopes to avoid, the manner in which Kelce lost the ring was unusual. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Kelce brothers held the Great Lombaby Games at the University of Cincinnati . At one point during the competition, participants were asked to secure a sock with accessories while jumping into chili-filled pools. Apparently, Kelce's championship ring was inside one of the socks."There was an unfortunate-ness. As you guys know, this game existed because I continuously lose my Super Bowl ring, and I don't even know if Travis still knows this, but I legitimately lost my Super Bowl ring in this event," Jason said on the latest "New Heights" episode. WRESTLEMANIA 40: EAGLES GREATS JASON KELCE, LANE JOHNSON HELP REY MYSTERIO AND ANDRADE WIN MATCH added that the pools of chili and everything inside of them had been discarded."They could not find it. ... All of this stuff has been thrown away. So, I think we can safely assume my Super Bowl ring is now in a landfill someplace in the Cincinnati Tri-State area. I didn't think that would happen."Travis has won three titles over his 11-year run with the Kansas City Chiefs , and he did not hold back when he learned of his brother's mishap."You're such a f-----g imbecile," the Chiefs tight end said. VIEW MOMENT ON X A metal detector was even used at one point during the search for the ring, but Jason eventually came to the conclusion his ring was "officially gone.""The only thing I can think of is, at some point, the sock got kicked out of the three-way, and it made its way out of the pool and that it was thrown away in some shape or form," the seven-time Pro Bowler said."But, yes, the Super Bowl ring is officially gone."Kelce has already started an insurance claim process. Whether the insurance company will actually accept the claim and cover the loss remains to be seen."I think the insurance company might have some things to say about whether they're going to cover that," Jason said."Yeah, 100%," Travis replied, "especially if you're telling the entire world how you lost it."Travis later offered a warning to viewers and listeners. "Do not do what Jason's doing," the nine-time Pro Bowl tight end said. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Arrest made in 2017 murder of DC police officer
Baltimore prosecutors on Wednesday announced the arrest of a man in the cold case homicide of an off-duty Washington, D.C. , police officer in 2017.The officer, Sgt. Tony Anthony Mason Jr., was shot to death while sitting in a parked car with a woman he had been dating, according to police. She was also shot but survived.The case sat unsolved for five years until detectives received a tip in early 2023 that reinvigorated their investigation and led to charges against Dion Thompson, 24, prosecutors said in a news release Wednesday. Thompson, who was 18 at the time of the shooting, is currently serving time in a federal prison on unrelated drug and gun charges . SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND AT ILLINOIS HOME IDENTIFIED AS WOMAN MISSING SINCE 2008 An attorney representing Thompson in that case didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday afternoon.His charging documents in the 2017 shooting don't include a clear statement of motive and they're based almost entirely on the account of someone who knew Thompson but didn't directly witness the crime. The person said Thompson admitted to shooting up a parked car because as he was leaving his friend's grandmother's house, he spotted a vehicle whose occupants he didn't recognize and became paranoid, assuming they "were there to either rob him or retaliate against him for all the robberies he was committing," according to the charging documents.Thompson learned later from watching the news that the victim was an off-duty police officer, the witness told detectives. Thompson then drove to Philadelphia to get rid of the vehicle he was driving the night of the shooting, prosecutors allege.The charging documents reference two other people who were allegedly involved in the shooting. One later died in a car crash. Officials said no one else has yet been charged in the case.Mason, 40, was a 17-year veteran of Washington's Metropolitan Police Department .Detectives noted that he was unarmed during the attack and wasn't wearing any clothing to identify himself as a law enforcement officer. They said extensive background checks for both Mason and his companion turned up no signs of criminal or gang activity."For far too long, the details surrounding Sergeant Mason's tragic death have remained a painful mystery," said Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith. "While we cannot erase the pain of loss or the memories of that day, we can take solace in the fact that the person responsible is being brought to justice."Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates said this will be the first prosecution brought by his office's new cold case unit.

JESSE WATTERS: Trump was greeted with love and affection by the very people the press tells you he hates
Fox News host Jesse Watters reacts to former President Trump's popularity despite facing numeral legal cases and Democrats' efforts to thwart his presidential campaign on " Jesse Watters Primetime ." JESSE WATTERS: Yesterday, in a 'Reaganesque' move, Trump hit up a bodega in Harlem, which showed him a lot of love. ... Donald Trump wasn't treated like the racist dictator the media paints him as. He was greeted with love and affection by the very people the press tells you he hates. Now, if Harlem is chanting "four more years" to Trump, what is November going to look like? ... NPR WHISTLEBLOWER URI BERLINER RESIGNS: 'I CANNOT WORK IN A NEWSROOM WHERE I AM DISPARAGED' Harlem chanting, "Trump, Trump, Trump" while Donald says mentally ill, bad hombres are taking their jobs - that moment destroys all the propaganda. The spontaneity, the humanity, the reality of a moment like that renders all the talking points and all the hoaxes powerless. He's setting off chain reactions with moments like this. ... Biden should borrow some of Trump's caged animal energy. You know, they said this election was a choice between love and hate. What they really mean is they hate how much you love them.

Belarus votes to suspend Conventional Forces participation
The Belarusian parliament on Wednesday voted to suspend the country's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty that once was a key security doctrine for the continent, a 1990 agreement that was abandoned last year by Russia.The bill, introduced by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko earlier this month, could pave the way for Belarus - Russia's ally in the war in Ukraine - to expand its military. Belarus lawmakers unanimously approved the bill calling for the treaty's suspension; Lukashenko now needs to sign the bill for it to become law.The treaty, signed in 1990, places limits on tanks, combat vehicles, warplanes and heavy artillery that can be deployed in Europe. It aimed at keeping a military balance between the West and the countries that were part of the Cold War-era Warsaw Pact. BELARUS CONVICTS A FAMOUS DISSIDENT ROCK BAND AND SENTENCES ITS MEMBERS TO CORRECTIONAL LABOR However, Russia withdrew entirely from the treaty in November 2023 and NATO countries that were parties to it responded by suspending their participation just hours later.Belarus hosts Russian tactical nuclear weapons, along with missiles and troops. The country has been used by Russia as a staging point for sending troops into Ukraine, but Belarusian forces have not taken part in the war that is now in its third year.According to the Belarusian Defense Ministry, the treaty mandated that Belarus' armed forces do not exceed 100,000 of troops and personnel. There are currently 63,000 troops and personnel in the Belarusian army, and some 300,000 men are in the reserve.Military experts say that after suspending its participation in the treaty, Belarus - which shares a border with Ukraine and NATO members Latvia, Lithuania and Poland - will be able to expand its army and amass more weapons, although it doesn't mean it would definitely happen.Alexander Alesin, a military analyst based in the Belarusian capital Minsk, told The Associated Press that the country's pullout from the treaty had to do with Russia's discontent over Belarus still officially being in the agreement."Russia was very unhappy," Alesin said. The withdrawal "unties Belarus' hands, but this does not automatically mean that the number of conventional weapons in the country will increase.""Russia has deployed tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, which is much more frightening to neighboring NATO countries," he added.

NFL Draft prospect AJ Simon dead at 25
Amitral "AJ" Simon, a pass rusher who was an NFL Draft prospect, has died at the age of 25. Simon's school, the University of Albany , announced his death Wednesday, posting on social media that he was "Forever a Great Dane.""The UAlbany football program was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Amitral "AJ" Simon this morning," a team statement said. "AJ was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany. He was a role model both on and off the field, serving as a pillar to this program over the last two years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "He will be profoundly missed."Details of how Simon died have not yet been disclosed.

JOEL KLATT: COACHES IN FULL PANIC OVER SPRING TRANSFER PORTAL. HOW DO WE FIX IT? Simon was a first-team All-CAA defensive end, helping Albany to a semifinal appearance in the FCS playoffs last season. Greg Gattuso, the Great Danes' head coach, wrote about Simon on X. "Two joyous year [sic] coaching and becoming friends with AJ Simon," he wrote. "My prayers are dedicated to the Simon family. I love you AJ and will always have a special place in my heart for #8."The New England Patriots used one of their pre-draft visit slots with Simon last week, showing his chances of being drafted next week. However, experts had him going in the late rounds or signing with a team as an undrafted free agent. Simon started his collegiate career at Bloomsburg University before moving to Albany in 2022, where he totaled 29 tackles and 4½ sacks with one interception. Last season, Simon had 50 tackles with 12 sacks and two passes defended. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Simone Biles recalls fearing the worst after suffering 'twisties' in 2020 Olympics: 'America hates me'
Simone Biles, among the most recognizable U.S. Olympic athletes, opened up in a recent interview about the pressure she faced going into the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and how a bad bout of the "twisties" contributed to her eventually withdrawing from competition. Biles explained during Wednesday's episode of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast that she was suffering from the "twisties," a term in gymnastics that generally refers to as a "disconnect between the mind and body," long before her infamous vault routine in the team final in 2021. "In training, I was having twisties already, but I'm trying to push past that, and I would literally tell my teammates, 'I'm fighting demons. I'm fighting demons right now, but I'm going to do it for you guys.' Because the cords were not connected." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Biles explained that it felt like her body and mind were "fighting," but she had no choice. "I knew once I got up there - I'm chalking up - we can't put Jordan [Chiles] in yet. I have to go. I have to put up a score. No matter what it is over the table, I have to put up a score."Biles underperformed. She lost herself midair and completed 1 1/2 twists instead of 2 1/2. She consulted with U.S. team doctor Marcia Faustin before walking off the field of play and being replaced by Chiles. SIMONE BILES IRKED OVER JOKES ABOUT HUSBAND'S COMMENTS: 'ARE Y'ALL DONE YET?' The U.S. won silver. But for Biles, the moment hadn't passed. She now faced the fear of what her beloved fans would think of her. "If I could've got on a plane and flown home, I would've done it. But as soon as I landed, I was like, 'Oh, America hates me. The world is gonna hate me, and I can only see what they're saying on Twitter right now.' That was my first thought." "I was like, 'Holy s---. What are they gonna say about me?'" she continued. "I thought I was going to be banned from America." Biles pulled out of several events, but returned to win bronze on balance beam. She took two years off before returning in the fall of 2023 when she continued to increase her medal count at the gymnastics world championships. Biles' return to the Olympics will be decided at the Olympic trials in June. 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 .

Study finds evidence of microplastics in brains and other organs
Two new studies have described the ways in which tiny microplastics can end up in humans' organs - and even in the brains of mice.One of the studies, published in Environmental Health Perspectives on Apr. 10., involved feeding healthy mice microplastics over a period of four to eight weeks. Scientists later found that various organs in the mice were contaminated."In mice that ingested microspheres, we detected polystyrene microspheres in distant tissues including the brain, liver, and kidney," the study's results section reads."Additionally, we report on the metabolic differences that occurred in the colon, liver, and brain, which showed differential responses that were dependent on concentration and type of microsphere exposure." SCIENTISTS REVEAL SIMPLE NEW PROCESS THAT MAY HELP ELIMINATE TOXIC CHEMICALS FROM EVERYDAY ITEMS Another study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials on Apr. 5 experimented on both humans and mice. Researchers found that patients under 50 years old had significantly higher toxic substances in their gallstones - which are hardened pieces of excess bile in the gallbladder. After being fed microplastics, the gallstones of the mice in the study had formed at a faster rate. "Our study revealed the presence of microplastics in human gallstones, showcasing their potential to aggravate chololithiasis by forming large cholesterol-microplastic heteroaggregates and altering the gut microbiota," the paper stated.The impacts of microplastics on humans is being investigated, and has caused widespread concern - especially because most Americans have been exposed to them their entire lives. Dr. Janette Nesheiwat told Fox News Digital that microplastics "are everywhere." 'FOREVER CHEMICALS' FOUND IN US DRINKING WATER, MAP SHOWS 'HOT SPOTS' OF HIGHEST LEVELS "We are consuming them unknowingly at unprecedented levels, ingesting them and inhaling them," she explained. "Microplastics, especially at high levels, cause inflammation in the body.""Any foreign body such as a microplastic can cause irritation and inflammation in the body which can accumulate, disrupt normal cell function, and lead to an increase in organ injury."Nesheiwat said that microplastics have distinctly harmful effects depending on which organ they find their way to. To lower one's microplastic intake, she recommends choosing glass over plastic products and choosing foods with lower microplastic contamination. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Microplastics can affect the liver by causing stress and inflammation and impairing liver function," she said. "In the brain, it causes neuroinflammation and disrupts brain signaling."Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel, however, told Fox News Digital that the impacts of microplastics on humans are still unknown."Though we need to track this, there is still no direct evidence that microplastics in cells lead to untoward health outcomes," he explained. "This may be proven wrong as more accumulate, and I am certainly concerned about cancer risks from chemical spills or in contaminated water or areas where waste was poorly stored in the environment.""At the same time, the greatest health risks still come from sedentary behavior, obesity, untreated high blood pressure, poor sleep and little exercise," he added. For more Health articles, visit foxnews.com/health .

Chargers sign JK Dobbins to 1-year deal as Jim Harbaugh brings in another ex-Ravens player: reports
The theme of ex- Baltimore Ravens heading west to the Los Angeles Chargers continued on Wednesday as running back J.K. Dobbins is signing on to join Jim Harbaugh's inaugural roster, his agency LAA Sports told ESPN. Dobbins is signing a one-year pact with the team, per multiple reports. Dobbins will reunite with his offensive coordinator from the Ravens, Greg Roman, who serves in the same role under Harbaugh. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Dobbins will also team up with his former Ravens backfield mate, Gus Edwards, who signed a two-year deal with Los Angeles. Former Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst, who played for the Carolina Panthers last season, also joined the Chargers. A second-round pick by Baltimore in the 2020 NFL Draft , Dobbins showed promise when he rushed for 805 yards with nine touchdowns in his rookie campaign. But he simply hasn't stayed healthy since. RAVENS' J.K. DOBBINS WILL MISS REST OF SEASON AFTER TEARING ACHILLES AGAINST TEXANS In 2021, Dobbins never got to play after tearing his ACL just before the start of the season. He also tore his meniscus and LCL in the horrific injury. Then, in 2022, he hurt the same knee, needing arthroscopic surgery after just eight games played. And optimism that he could stay healthy in 2023 went south after just eight rushing attempts, where he tore his Achilles against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, ending his season yet again. Dobbins is obviously hoping he can stay healthy, and the Chargers hope it can come with his elusive abilities he's been able to showcase when he's on the field. Along with Edwards' ground-and-pound rushing style, Roman's rush attack could complement the pass game, which has been the talking point with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams no longer on the squad. Only Joshua Palmer and Quentin Johnston are expected starters at the moment. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Albany, New York, police officer shot in 'ambush' during traffic stop attempt; suspect dead: officials
An Albany, New York , police officer was shot early Wednesday after attempting to pull over a vehicle before he returned fire, killing the driver, authorities said. Police Chief Eric Hawkins said the officer had witnessed a speeding vehicle just before 12:30 a.m. A short pursuit ensued, and the driver refused to stop, Hawkins said. A short time later, the officer saw the vehicle parked along a road.The officer, footage from his body-worn camera reveals, approached the vehicle. When he was about 5 feet away, the driver emerged from the car and "immediately" started firing at the officer, striking him in the upper thigh. The officer immediately returned fire, striking the suspect, Hawkins said. Both the officer and the suspect were transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital . The suspect was pronounced deceased at 1:13 a.m. The officer underwent surgery and was later reported as alert and conscious. "We just experienced one of an officer's worst nightmares, and that is being ambushed performing a routine part of their duties," he said.Hawkins said he looked at footage from the officer's body-worn camera. "There's no other way to describe this, but an ambush," he said. "This officer was doing exactly what he was supposed to be doing." SUBURBAN ST. LOUIS OFFICER FATALLY SHOOTS 18-YEAR-OLD WHO KILLED MAN AT GAS STATION The footage, released by Albany police, shows the officer approaching a vehicle with its driver-side door open when a man emerges from behind the car with his arm raised and pointed at the officer. Two loud bangs are heard, and the officer begins to run away, making pained noises before saying "shots fired" as the video cuts off.Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said at the news conference that there are indications that the man "is somebody with a troubled history, not necessarily a criminal history."She said she was grateful that she was able to speak to the officer."This was not what he expected to happen today during his shift," she said.The Albany Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.The names of the officer and the suspect have not been released.

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