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Jenna Ortega says late Cameron Boyce stopped 'uncomfortable' audition kiss scene when they were teens

Jenna Ortega recalled how the late Cameron Boyce stood up for her during an audition in which they were supposed to kiss when they were teenagers.The 21-year-old actress knew Boyce from a young age when they were both Disney Channel stars. The actor died in 2019 at the age of 20 after suffering a seizure while he was sleeping.Ortega and her "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" co-stars Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara recently sat down for an interview with French TV outlet Canal+ during which the "Wednesday" actress remembered the last exchange that she shared with Boyce prior to his death."The last time I saw my friend Cameron Boyce - I'd known him since I was like 11 or 12, and we were supposed to kiss [in an audition] and he knew me, since I was 11 or 12," Ortega said. "This is a few years later, 15 or 16, we came in and we were supposed to be love interests. But because he obviously felt weird and he was a bit older, he was like - we both just kinda looked at each other and we were like, 'No, we can't do this.'""And it was so sweet because I was uncomfortable, and I was having a hard time," she continued. "And then, we wished each other well." 'WEDNESDAY' STAR JENNA ORTEGA ADMITS 'CHILD ACTING IS STRANGE' AND THERE ARE 'TIMES I REGRET' CHOOSING IT Ortega told her co-stars that she was "really thankful and grateful" that Boyce had noticed her discomfort and spoken up for her.Ryder and O'Hara both commended the "Mrs. Fletcher" star for his chivalrous act, noting that he was a "gentleman."In July 2019, Boyce's family said that he died in his sleep "due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition."The Los Angeles County coroner's office later released an autopsy report stating that Boyce died unexpectedly from epilepsy.According to the report, the "Descendants" star was found unresponsive at home on July 6, and later pronounced dead at the scene. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS At the time of Boyce's death, his family released a heartfelt statement through their spokesperson."It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron," a Boyce family spokesperson said."The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him," they added. The family said they are "utterly heartbroken" by his passing and asked for privacy while they grieve. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Boyce had been acting since he was 9 years old and was deeply involved in charity work. In March 2019, he introduced former Vice President and future U.S. President Joe Biden at the Biden Courage Awards.During a June interview with People magazine at the annual Cam For A Cause fundraiser for The Cameron Boyce Foundation, the actor's parents Libby and Victor shared their gratitude for the friends and fans who paid tribute to Boyce on May 258, which would have been his 25th birthday.Victor told the outlet that the outpouring of love for the son "means everything.""Because of the love that Cameron receives, we still get, or we can grow as a foundation . We can push the mission out, we can push the message out because people still want to hold onto him. They don't want him to be gone," Victor said."And so, as well as us upholding his legacy, all of his fans, all of his supporters, they still keep his legacy alive," he added. "And that's super important, obviously for many reasons for us.""For me, it's a reminder of just what a beautiful soul we birthed, but also we raised," Libby said. "And so, it's very mixed. It was very bittersweet. It was a very hard day, but it was also a very beautiful thing to see what he meant to so many people."

Fire alarm goes off during Florida State postgame after expensive, disastrous loss to Memphis

Florida State's recovery from last season's playoff snub and historic Orange Bowl beatdown to Georgia is off to just as bad of a start. Just one year after an undefeated season and being in contention for the playoffs, the Seminoles are off to an 0-3 start after a 20-12 loss to FBS Memphis on Saturday. Florida State paid Memphis $1.3 million to appear on their schedule this year as a buy game, and then lost anyway. Then, after the game Florida State head coach Mike Norvell had to cut his postgame press conference off early after a fire alarm went off at the team facility.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The fire alarm spared the head coach from having to explain any more of the grueling details behind his team's catastrophic loss. "We all have to do a better job," Norvell said during his postgame press conference. "...We can't continue to come into games and see things that are absolutely not a part of who we are show up. So we all have to prepare better... These guys have not stopped working."Florida State is now winless since it was infamously left out of the College Football Playoffs last year, with four straight losses. Florida State started the season with a heartbreaking 24-21 loss to Georgia Tech in Dublin Ireland a week before the rest of the College Football schedule started. Things got worse on Sept. 2 when they fell to 0-2 with a 28-13 loss to the Boston College. PAC-12 REVIVAL: CONFERENCE IS POACHING FOUR TEAMS FROM MOUNTAIN WEST IN MASSIVE REALIGNMENT MOVE "I'm just sick to how the season's started," Norvell said after the Boston College loss. "In all phases, we were not able to execute. I obviously didn't put them in a position to showcase what I believe this football team is, and it's extremely disappointing. I apologize to our fans, I apologize to everybody associated with the program - I mean, that was extremely disappointing that we were not better."But both of the Seminoles' first two losses came against more justifiable opponents. But Saturday's loss, which came off the heels of the team's bye week, was more unexpected as it was a 6.5-point favorite. The Seminoles won't have the luxury of playing any more opponents that they paid to be on the schedule any time soon either. Their next three games will all be against ACC rivals, beginning with next Saturday against Cal, then a trip to new conference foe SMU, both are newcomers in the conference. The game after that Florida State will face longtime conference rival Clemson, which is looking to overcome its own struggles to start the season after a blowout loss to Georgia in Week 1.  Follow Fox News Digital's  rget=_new href="https://twitter.com/FoxNewsSports_" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> sports coverage on X , and subscribe to  rget=_new href="https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Melania Trump blasts FBI's Mar-a-Lago raid, says it serves as 'warning to all Americans'

Former first lady Melania Trump shared a video on her X account Saturday morning blasting the FBI for the raid on her Mar-a-Lago home in 2022, and said it should be a "warning to all Americans.""I never imagined by privacy would be invaded by the government here in America," the former first lady recalled in the video. "The FBI raided my home in Florida and searched through my personal belongings.""This is not just my story, it serves as a warning to all Americans, a reminder that our freedom and rights must be respected," Trump continued.  Her husband, former President Trump , is set to sue the Justice Department for $100 million in damages over the government's unprecedented 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida, with lawyers arguing it was done with "clear intent to engage in political persecution." MELANIA RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN VIDEO PROMOTING HER NEW MEMOIR rget=_new href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-dismisses-trumps-florida-classified-documents-case" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Trump and his legal team intend to sue the Justice Department for its conduct during the FBI's raid on Mar-a-Lago on Aug. 8, 2022, amid the federal investigation into his alleged improper retention of classified records. "What President Trump is doing here is not just standing up for himself - he is standing up for all Americans who believe in the rule of law and believe that you should hold the government accountable when it wrongs you," Trump attorney Daniel Epstein told FOX Business' Lydia Hu. Epstein added that the decisions made by the DOJ and FBI regarding that raid were "inconsistent with protocols requiring the consent of an investigative target, disclosure to that individual's attorneys, and the use of the local U.S. Attorney's Office." Trump's attorney also argues the decisions made by Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray were not grounded in "social, economic, and political policy" but instead, in "clear dereliction of constitutional principles, inconsistent standards as applied to" Trump and a "clear intent to engage in political persecution - not to advance good law enforcement practices."  DON LEMON SLAMMED FOR MOCKING VIDEO OF MELANIA TRUMP QUESTIONING ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON HER HUSBAND: 'SICK' "The FBI's demonstrated activity was inconsistent with protocols used in routine searches of an investigative target's premises," Epstein wrote, adding that Trump "had a clear expectation of privacy at Mar-a-Lago. Worse, the FBI's conduct in the raid - where established protocol was violated - constitutes a severe and unacceptable intrusion that is highly offensive to a reasonable person."Epstein is also planning to sue for punitive damages. "For these harms to President Trump, the respondents must pay punitive damages of $100 million," Epstein wrote.This is the second recently released video the former first lady has posted as she is promoting her memoir, "Melania."Her book will detail "the powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has defined personal excellence, overcome adversity, and carved her own path," according to the description. It is currently available for pre-order ahead of it's Oct. 1 release date. "The former First Lady invites readers into her world, offering an intimate portrait of a woman who has lived an extraordinary life," the description reads. " Melania includes stories and images never before shared with the public. 'DIVERGENT' ACTRESS DEFENDS SHARING 'BEAUTIFUL' MELANIA LETTER ABOUT TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT POST-BACKLASH She posted her first video on Tuesday, raising questions about the July 13 assassination attempt on the former president. "The attempt to end my husband's life was a horrible, distressing experience," Trump said in a video statement on X. "Now, the silence around it feels heavy.""I can't help but wonder, why didn't law enforcement officials arrest the shooter before the speech?" she continued. "There is definitely more to the story and we need to uncover the truth."Following the assassination attempt in July, Mrs. Trump called for the country to "reunite," calling for courage and common sense to "bring us back together as one." TRUMP TO SUE DOJ FOR $100M OVER MAR-A-LAGO RAID, ALLEGING 'POLITICAL PERSECUTION' rget=_new href="https://x.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/1812492817068945437" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> She said the gunman was "a monster who recognized my husband as an inhuman political machine" who attempted to "ring out Donald's passion - his laughter, ingenuity, love of music, and inspiration.""When I watched that violent bullet strike my husband, Donald, I realized my life, and Barron's life, were on the brink of devastating change," she wrote, adding that her husband is a generous and caring man."Writing my memoir has been an amazing journey filled with emotional highs and lows," the former first lady previously told Fox News Digital . "Each story shaped me into who I am today." She continued, adding that "although daunting at times, the process has been incredibly rewarding, reminding me of my strength, and the beauty of sharing my truth." Fox News Digital's Brooke Singman and Kendall Tietz contributed to this report. 

Singer John Legend lectures hometown to 'embrace' Haitian migrants, dismisses pet-eating claims in Ohio city

Singer-songwriter John Legend took to his Instagram account Thursday following Tuesday's presidential debate to denounce and debunk former President Trump's claims that Haitian migrants were eating cats and dogs in Legend's hometown city of Springfield, Ohio. While Springfield has seen a significant increase in the number of Haitian migrants arriving in the city, Legend dismissed the viral claims of pet-snatching and -eating. "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," he said in a lengthy video while donning a white robe from his Beverly Hills mansion more than 2,200 miles away from Springfield. "The bottom line is these people came to Springfield because there were jobs for them, and they were willing to work." FOCUS GROUP REACTS TO TRUMP CLAIM THAT MIGRANTS ARE 'EATING THE DOGS' IN OHIO TOWN Captioning his post "How about we love one another. See each other's humanity.... Let's talk about Springfield, Ohio," the Grammy- and Oscar-winning entertainer said he was born "John R. Stephens" and raised in Springfield. He urged residents to show "grace" to the roughly 15,000 immigrants who have arrived there."They wanted to live the American dream, just like your German ancestors, your Irish ancestors, your Italian ancestors, your Jewish ancestors. Your Jamaican ancestors, your Polish ancestors - all these ancestors who moved to this country," Legend continued in his video.  SPRINGFIELD, OHIO, RESIDENT DETAILS 'DYSTOPIAN NIGHTMARE' AS HAITIAN MIGRANTS OVERRUN TOWN: 'BREAKS MY HEART' Thousands of Haitians have arrived in Springfield since the COVID-19 pandemic , and residents have been pointing to an uptick in crime, mayhem and car crashes due to the massive influx of new residents. In a town of 58,000 people, roughly 20,000 Haitians have arrived, according to city officials . Residents have pushed back on the influx, sharing outrage at the ongoing surge during recent city council meetings to demand action on the issue. Legend fired back pointing out the challenges these immigrants are facing while they are just seeking "opportunity for themselves and their families in the American dream." SPRINGFIELD RESIDENT SAYS ROADS ARE LIKE 'ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK' AFTER HAITIAN MIGRANTS OVERRUN RURAL TOWN Online backlash to Legend's post was swift, however, with many pointing out his hypocrisy as he no longer lives in Ohio. "You house them in your private palace then," one person commented."Telling us how it is while wearing a bath robe in your mansion is pretty wild. If it's so great, move the family back to Springfield," another person wrote."Do you still live in Springfield? I didn't know that. How many migrants are you inviting into your neighborhood?" another person commented on the post."So when are you opening your house to illegal immigrants???!!!! I'll wait," another user wrote. Charlie Kirk, founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and host of "The Charlie Kirk Show," also chimed in on X, expressing concern over Legend's post and disconnect with Americans.  HAITIAN REFUGEES 'DON'T UNDERSTAND THE LAWS,' FORMER LAWMAKER SAYS AMID FATAL WRECK, CULTURAL CLASHES "John Legend took to social media to lecture the residents of his home town Springfield to be more accommodating to the 20,000 Haitians who just swamped the town," Kirk wrote."Of course, John Legend doesn't live in Springfield. Like most smug liberals, he would never in a million years live out the consequences of his ideology. Instead, he sits safely inside an $18 million Beverly Hills mansion, while belittling the pain, fear, and loss suffered by the working class people he left far behind him," Kirk said. In response to a query from Fox News Digital, local officials pushed back against the claims surfacing online."In response to recent rumors alleging criminal activity by the immigrant population in our city, we wish to clarify that there have been no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community," the city said. Fox News Digital's Adam Shaw and Bailee Hill contributed to this report.

Arch Manning converts 2 touchdowns in 3 plays after coming off the bench for injured Texas starter

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning ran away from a family stigma Saturday. Manning scored a touchdown on the longest play of his college career when he took off on a 67-yard run, extending the Texas lead over UTSA. It was Manning's second touchdown in three snaps on offense. Manning entered the game off the bench after Texas starter Quinn Ewers left due to an injury. Ewers' status is unclear.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM On Manning's first play in, he connected with wide receiver DeAndre Moore for a touchdown to put Texas up 21-0.UTSA responded with a 53-yard touchdown run by Robert Henry just two plays into its next possession to cut the lead to 21-7. But Manning answered just as quickly.The Longhorns' next drive started with an eight-yard run by running back Quintrevion Wisner. On the next play, Manning took off on the 67-yarder to extend the lead to 28-7 going into halftime. Manning threw three more touchdown passes in the second half as Texas dominated to win 56-7.Manning's long run was an unfamiliar sight for fans used to watching his two uncles, former NFL stars Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. Peyton and Eli were known for being old-fashioned pocket passers who rarely took off on runs. Both former quarterbacks were often joked about for their lack of speed, especially later in their careers.  ARCH MANNING ANNOUNCES DECISION ON EA SPORTS' COLLEGE FOOTBALL VIDEO GAME 10 DAYS BEFORE RELEASE But Arch has shown he brings a different element to the table. Manning put a similar sequence together when he entered a game for Ewers during a blowout against Colorado State Aug. 31. He went 5-for-6 for 95 yards with his first touchdown pass and his first rushing score on the next drive. Texas won 52-0. The five-star recruit out of Isidore Newman School in New Orleans saw time in just two Longhorns games last season with Ewers as the team's starter.Ewers returned as the team's starter this year for head coach Steve Sarkisian after a College Football Playoff loss to Washington last season. And he was productive in the win Saturday, going 20-for-27 for 260 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Manning was the Longhorns' third-string quarterback last season, but with Maalik Murphy transferring to Duke, Manning is now second-string behind Ewers.If Ewers' injury keeps him out of action for a significant amount of time, Manning could be in line to make his first collegiate start. 

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Alabama rolls over Wisconsin in Crimson Tide's first visit to Madison in nearly a century

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe shined Saturday as the Crimson Tide made a rare regular-season trip north of the Mason-Dixon line.Milroe finished the game against the Wisconsin Badgers with three passing touchdowns, adding two rushing scores while gaining 75 yards on the ground to help Alabama cruise to a 42-10 victory at Camp Randall Stadium. "Every time I get to touch the football field, I'm just very blessed, very passionate about the game of football," Milroe said. "Whenever we have an opportunity to make an explosive (play), it's all about just having fun, just falling back to why I play the game - just to have fun, have moments like that." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Van Dyke exited the game early due to an injury after he was tackled on a scramble.Van Dyke clutched his right knee at the end of the run and was carted into the locker room. He watched the second half from Wisconsin's sideline, but he needed crutches. LSU NARROWLY AVOIDS UPSET WHEN SOUTH CAROLINA MISSES LAST-SECOND FIELD GOAL Braedyn Locke stepped in for Van Dyke and finished with 125 passing yards, including a 3-yard touchdown to Will Pauling.Saturday was the Crimson Tide's first trip to Madison since a 15-0 loss to Wisconsin in 1928, and Wisconsin suffered its most lopsided home loss since a 48-7 defeat against Penn State in 2008.Alabama running back Jam Miller, who scored a touchdown on a 34-yard run, credited the team's offensive line when he spoke about the Crimson Tide's productive day."That group was amazing today, just seeing them move guys and creating holes for the running back and making a big pocket for the quarterback," Miller said. "It made a difference. It was great to see what they can do."Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell said the blowout loss was painful."I'll give you guys the same message I just gave them," Fickell said. "If you haven't had your (behind) whooped before, you just did. It hurts. It's not easy. But in this game, that's going to happen. It's part of the game. It stinks. It doesn't mean you didn't work hard. It doesn't mean you didn't prepare. It means you didn't get the job done." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital's rget=_new href="https://twitter.com/FoxNewsSports_" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> sports coverage on X , and subscribe to rget=_new href="https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Critics pan Kamala Harris' TV interview, bewildering answers: 'Talk is cheap'

The backlash continued to mount following Vice President Kamala Harris ' televised interview Friday, with critics calling out her unwillingness to give clear and specific answers.In her first solo sit-down TV interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, Harris seemed to filibuster to avoid direct answers. One example came when the interviewer, Brian Taff of the Philadelphia ABC affiliate, asked for her "specific" plans to bring down prices for Americans."Well, I'll start with this. I grew up a middle-class kid," Harris responded. "My mother raised my sister and me. She worked very hard. She was able to finally save up enough money to buy our first house when I was a teenager. "I grew up in a community of hard-working people, you know, construction workers and nurses and teachers. And I try to explain to some people who may not have had the same experience. You know, a lot of people will relate to this."  HARRIS DODGES QUESTION ON LOWERING PRICES BY DESCRIBING 'MIDDLE-CLASS' ROOTS: NEIGHBORS 'PROUD OF THEIR LAWN' Critics have slammed Harris on social media, saying she gave confusing answers to a number of questions. "Kamala Harris did her first local sit down interview after prepping for 53 days and it was a nightmare[.] She couldn't even name 1-2 things she would do to bring down inflation," Karoline Leavitt, Donald Trump's press secretary, wrote in post on X following the interview. California state Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones told Fox News Digital if Harris becomes president, the entire nation would suffer."Kamala Harris has spent decades in public office, with a track record defined by rising costs and inflation. During her tenure in California, prices soared, and the affordability crisis has only worsened since she became Vice President," Jones said. "Talk is cheap, and while she promises to lower costs, her actions have repeatedly resulted in the opposite. "Californians struggled under her leadership, and now the entire nation is bearing the brunt. America simply can't afford a Harris presidency."Conservative podcaster Benny Johnson added that Harris's answers made no sense."Kamala Harris: "My focus is very much about what we need to do over the next 10-20 years to catch up to the 21st century around, again, capacity, but also challenges." What does this even mean?" Johnson wrote in a post. on X. Harris' answer resembled the response she gave during the ABC News presidential debate against former President Trump Tuesday, when she was asked by moderator David Muir whether Americans are economically "better off than they were four years ago.""So, I was raised as a middle-class kid," Harris told Muir. "And I am actually the only person on this stage who has a plan that is about lifting up the middle class and working people of America. I believe in the ambition, the aspirations, the dreams of the American people, and that is why I imagine and have actually a plan to build what I call an opportunity economy."  DREW BARRYMORE CALLS HER VIRAL 'MOMALA' HARRIS INTERVIEW THE 'SCARIEST CONVERSATION I'VE DONE' Although Harris drew praise from pundits for her debate performance, her sometimes unresponsive answers there foreshadowed Friday's sit-down, particularly on economic matters. In the debate, Harris went on to tout the same proposals without answering whether Americans are better off now than they were four years ago. "Kamala Harris was very clearly and directly asked: Are the American people better off now than they were 4 years ago? She could not say yes because the answer is no - the American people are worse off today because of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden's policies," former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard posted on X following Tuesday night's debate.  TRUMP-VANCE TICKET HAS DONE COMBINED 49 INTERVIEWS SINCE LAST MONTH COMPARED TO ONLY 10 FOR HARRIS-WALZ Harris and running mate Tim Walz have only done 10 unscripted interviews for the Democratic presidential ticket thus far, while Republican presidential nominee Trump and vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, have sat down for at least 49 interviews.  Harris still has not held a formal press conference since replacing President Biden as the Democratic nominee. Trump took questions at a news conference on Friday in California, his third extended presser in recent weeks. CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page said she believes Americans deserve to hear both candidates answer tough questions. "I think part of the job description of being president is answering questions, not because reporters have a right to ask them, but because Americans have a right to hear them," Page told Fox News Digital . Fox News Digital reached out to the Harris campaign for comment.  Fox News Digital's Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report. 

Apalachee High School football team makes surprise visit to Falcons practice nine days after deadly shooting

Georgia's Apalachee High School continues to grapple with tragedy. But the school's football team received a special surprise Friday that many hope will help lift the spirits of the student-athletes.The Atlanta Falcons hosted the football players nine days after a shooting left two students and two teachers dead. The high school athletes had the opportunity to get an up-close look at the Falcons at the team's training complex. The Falcons were continuing preparations for Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles . The Falcons' practice complex is located in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 20 miles from the Apalachee High School campus. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I think it's incredible that you get a chance to see some young kids going through some tough stuff," Falcons assistant head coach Jerry Gray said. "I always look and say, 'Man, what are they going through?' They've got to go back to the school where it happened." APALACHEE HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING: GEORGIA ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH WHO TAUGHT 'OLD-SCHOOL WAYS' AMONG THE DEAD Among the victims of the Sept. 4 shooting rampage was a teacher who served as an assistant coach for the Apalachee football team. Nine others were injured. Funerals for two of the victims were held Saturday. A 14-year-old student has been charged with murder, and his father also faces charges for allegedly furnishing his son with a weapon.During the shooting, some students scrambled for shelter in the high school's football stadium."When you get a little relief and you get a chance to kind of love on them a little bit, I think that's special for our guys," Gray said. "We're NFL guys, but we still understand what caring means."Before their season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers , Falcons coaches and players wore Apalachee T-shirts during pregame warmups. A moment of silence was held before kickoff.Falcons running back Bijan Robinson said the shooting left him heartbroken, and he is keeping the entire community in his prayers. "I have brothers and sisters, and I have younger siblings ... who want to go to school safely. Having that incident happen and having such a tragedy happen like that, it really broke my heart," Robinson told WSB-TV . "I even talked to one of the kids (who goes) to that school, and just seeing her being in such a vulnerable space and just crying and still trying to have a smile ... it really sucked. I just pray for those kids every single day. The kids, the faculty, everybody there."Two-time Pro Bowler Grady Jarrett was born in Georgia and was raised in suburban Atlanta."It definitely meant a lot," the Falcons defensive lineman said. "I played Apalachee when I was in high school." 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 .

Trump urges California GOP US Senate candidate Garvey to reach out for endorsement: 'No chance' without MAGA

Former President Trump told reporters on Friday that California Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey "hasn't reached out to MAGA" after the presidential nominee was asked why he hadn't endorsed Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff's opponent. "I don't know much about Steve Garvey . I think he's made a big mistake because he hasn't reached out to MAGA," Trump said outside his Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes following a press conference where he spoke out against "Comrade Kamala Harris and the communist left."  He said if the former Major League Baseball star Garvey "doesn't have MAGA, he has no chance." Trump was fundraising in California Thursday and Friday.  EX-MLB STAR CALLS ON SOROS-BACKED DA TO PROSECUTE LA SYNAGOGUE ATTACKERS: 'UNCONSCIONABLE' "Well, I haven't spoken to him," Trump added of Garvey. "I'm hearing he wants the MAGA endorsement, but he's got to call me. If he had the MAGA endorsement, he could win. If you had an honest election he'd win, but you don't have an honest election." Garvey previously told FOX 11 he voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020. He told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Since day one, I've ran a different type of campaign, I have not taken or asked for a single political endorsement. The only endorsements I want are from the law enforcement community and first responders. This week, we launched a historic campaign dedicating all of our resources to talk with California's Latino community from now until the election."My focus is, and always has been, on the issues that truly matter to Californians - affordability, public safety, securing the border, fixing the homelessness crisis and restoring California's leadership. I'm running a 'Steve Garvey' campaign for all the people of California, not for partisan or special interests. I'm committed to tackling the challenges that families and communities face every day and making sure that California has the voice it deserves in Washington." Trump also disparaged Schiff as "one of the sleaziest politicians in history, Crooked Adam Schiff. He's one of the most disgusting human beings and to think he's going to be a senator. That's why you need me as president, because this guy is a sleazebag." He called it "impossible to believe" Schiff could represent the area.  TRUMP ACCEPTS LARGEST POLICE UNION ENDORSEMENT, BLASTS HARRIS AS A 'DEFUNDER': 'KAMALA'S CRIME WAVE' The former president has long disliked the Los Angeles-area congressman, who served as the lead impeachment manager in Trump's first Senate trial and was a vocal critic throughout his presidency. Schiff responded to Trump's comments about him on X, writing, "I don't think he likes me.""Steve Garvey's a nice guy. I don't know him at all," Trump told reporters. "But if he doesn't reach out to MAGA, he has absolutely no chance." Schiff is heavily favored to win in the deep blue state that hasn't had a Republican senator since John Seymor lost his election in 1992.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The most recent Real Clear Politics polling average has Schiff leading Garvey 57.3% to 33%. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Trump and Schiff campaigns for comment.

JD Vance cheered by college football fans with wife Usha in North Carolina

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance made a trip to Greenville, North Carolina, Saturday with his wife Usha, and they arrived game day ready. The couple landed in the afternoon and visited a popular college football bar, Sup Dogs. They were greeted there by a raucous cheer from the bar's customers. Inside, the couple mingled with locals and East Carolina Pirates football fans ahead of the team's game against Appalachian State Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM JD and Usha then made their way to East Carolina University's Dowdy-Ficklin Stadium. When they arrived, they exited their vehicle to more raucous cheers from the fans there. A massive crowd chanted "USA!" as Vance walked through. Vance and his wife walked out onto the field for the national anthem.  DNC FLY ANTI-TRUMP BANNERS OVER COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES IN KEY SWING STATES AS HARRIS SLIPS IN POLLS  Vance is a known college football fan but not necessarily of any teams in North Carolina. As an Ohio native and Ohio State University alum, Vance is a lifelong Buckeyes fan. Vance previously revealed he had told Trump his loyalty to the Buckeyes could impact the former president's chances in Michigan in November when Trump selected Vance as his running mate."When he first asked me to be a VP, I was like, 'Well, you know, hopefully we don't lose Michigan by like 900 votes, because you're going to regret it. 'Cause it's probably just a thousand p---ed-off Wolverine fans who wouldn't vote for a Buckeye. "But I think that most Michiganders are going to be able to put sports rivalries aside and put the country first, which is what, of course, all of us believe is the most important thing," Vance said during an appearance on OutKick's "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show."  Vance has proposed he and Trump make a visit to Ohio Stadium at Ohio State for the Buckeyes' Nov. 30 game against Michigan "Well, let's go to the Ohio State-Michigan game, assuming we win, because I bet I can get some pretty sweet tickets as the VP-elect, and we'll be in a celebratory mood," Vance said on OutKick. "And, look, it's, it's going to be a big game this year. "I think it's going to determine ultimate seeding in the College Football Playoff. I mean, now both teams might actually make the playoff. I know Michigan's, you know, sort of people aren't putting them as high this year, but you never know because it's always a good program. So, we'll see, guys. I'm feeling very good about the Buckeyes. I'm feeling very good about the Bengals." Follow Fox News Digital's  sports coverage on X , and subscribe to  the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

'SNL' star Colin Jost admits buying Staten Island Ferry boat with Pete Davidson was his 'dumbest' purchase

"SNL" star Colin Jost got candid about his decision to buy a Staten Island Ferry vessel with his former co-star Pete Davidson.In 2022, Jost, 42, Davidson, 30, and comedy club owner Paul Italia and developer Ron Castellano bought the decommissioned ferry launched in 1965 - the MV John F. Kennedy - at a New York auction for $280,000 with plans to turn it into the Big Apple's hottest nightclub. During a recent interview with People magazine, Jost, who noted that he considers himself to be a "conservative" spender, shared his regrets over the investment."It is absolutely the dumbest and least thought-through purchase I've ever made in my life," Jost said while speaking to People at the Tommy Hilfiger show during New York Fashion Week, which was held on the vessel.He continued: "The way I justified it is for the amount of money we were putting into buying it, on just a basic square-footage level, is if you found the right place for it to be, you were essentially buying a building on its side that's 65,000 square feet. So around New York, that is a very good price per square foot." COLIN JOST TAKES RIDE ON STATEN ISLAND FERRY HE PURCHASED WITH PETE DAVIDSON Jost acknowledged that there has been minimal movement to renovate and run the historic ferry in the two years since he made the purchase with Davidson and Italia.While speaking with People, he explained that the three investors haven't been able to dedicate much time to the project since they have been too busy with their full-time careers on land.Jost also noted that running the vessel would require hiring a staff, which he said is a responsibility that he wasn't certain if he wanted to take on.A few months after making the purchase, the Staten Island native was photographed setting sail from St. George Ferry Terminal for the first time. However, he told People that the partners' insurance company would probably be against future joyrides."Maybe they would love it because it would get them out of the contract," Jost quipped. "But it requires a lot of people to move it."Jost recalled that his wife, actress Scarlett Johansson , reacted with disbelief when he first shared that he was thinking of buying the ferry, but she has since come around and thinks that he and his partners should make the most of it. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "She was just like, 'Wait, so you own this boat now?' Very fair question," Jost said. "She now obviously sees the value in it, but also I think she's like, 'It's now become something that is a defining thing for you guys and an interesting thing for you guys. So you should take it seriously and figure out the best version of it, because for better or worse, it's going to reflect on you.' We don't care because we're comedians."One of the comedian's other partners on the project, Castellano, revealed in a March interview that the ferry will be converted into a floating hotel with 24 rooms, two restaurants and six bars."It's going to have a lot of things," Castellano told Curbed of the $34 million venue project.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Castellano also shared that the ferry could be towed between New York and Miami."I think that's exactly still the plan. It doesn't have to be in one place. It can move, so we're exploring both locations," he explained.However, Jost told People that he would prefer that New York remain the ferry's permanent home."Being on the water in New York is very special," Jost said. "I would love it obviously to be here. I think it's special if it stays in New York in some way and I think it will be re-imagined, but the spirit of it will be the same."

Ravens rookie Nate Wiggins ruled out of game against Raiders days after being involved in car crash

The Ravens will welcome the Raiders to Baltimore Sunday looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking season-opening loss. If the Ravens win for the first time in 2024, they will have to do so without one of their key players on defense.Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins will be sidelined for Sunday's game against Las Vegas. The cornerback was involved in a car accident Wednesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Wiggins was officially ruled out with a neck injury. He did not participate in practice Thursday or Friday.After Friday's practice, Harbaugh noted that Wiggins is "healthy" and "fine," but the team decided to keep him on the sideline for Sunday's matchup. EX-NFL STAR BART SCOTT GETS REAL ON RETIRING FROM LEAGUE: 'STARTED SEEING SPOTS AND LIGHTS' "He's healthy. He's fine," Harbaugh said. "He's just not going to be able to play."The coach later added, "It doesn't seem real serious."Wiggins is the fourth Ravens player to be involved in a car crash over the summer. Star tight end Mark Andrews and defenders Kyle Van Noy and Josh Ross were the others.Wiggins finished a 27-20 loss to the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs Sept. 5 with two tackles.He played 17 defensive snaps.It remains unclear whether Wiggins will play in Week 3 when the Ravens travel to Texas for a game against the Cowboys .Harbaugh suggested the team and doctors are taking a wait-and-see approach."If you want to be honest, the doctors don't know, and they're the doctors," Harbaugh said. "We'll see." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

'Beverly Hills, 90210' cast praise Shannen Doherty for being 'amazing example' in cancer fight

Months after Shannen Doherty 's death, the "Beverly Hills, 90210" cast is praising their late co-star for being an "amazing example" during her cancer fight. During a 90s con panel on Saturday, Brian Austin Green , Gabrielle Carteris, Jennie Garth, and Ian Ziering spoke highly of Doherty and her "incredibly brave" approach. "She's to me an amazing example for everyone of [how] she put her own challenges and her own health things aside and really wanted to share with everyone the experience of all of it, and it was incredibly brave," Green said, per People magazine. "Going through something as difficult as that and being open to being completely transparent and sharing with everyone is brave." SHANNEN DOHERTY'S CANCER HAS SPREAD: 'I'M NOT AFRAID OF DYING, I JUST DON'T WANT TO DIE' "I have a friend right now who is really sick with cancer, and she said that Shannen really inspired her," Carteris said. "I think that her legacy is truly making a difference for those who are struggling to know that there's hope."Shannen died July 13 after battling cancer for years. "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13th, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease. The devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend was surrounded by her loved ones as well as her dog, Bowie," her publicist Leslie Sloane said in a statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The family asks for their privacy at this time so they can grieve in peace."Doherty was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. At the time, it had spread to her lymph nodes. By 2017, she was in remission, but the cancer returned in 2020.  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In November, Doherty shared that her cancer had metastasized and spread to her brain and bones.Earlier this year, the "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum opened up about the importance of giving up certain "dreams" and possessions to provide "an easier transition" for her loved ones as she continued to undergo treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer. "My priority at the moment is my mom," she said during an episode of her podcast in April. "I know it's going to be hard on her if I pass away before her. Because it's going to be so hard on her, I want other things to be a lot easier. I don't want her to have a bunch of stuff to deal with. I don't want her to have four storage units filled with furniture."None of us really need all the stuff that we have, and we could all do with a little bit of downsizing and not become a hoarder, which I was doing with all my furniture. During an episode of the "Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty" podcast last month, Doherty's mother, Rosa Doherty, announced she would be taking over her daughter's podcast. "I am now going to be doing my best to try to continue this for her because that's what we discussed that she wanted me to do," Rosa said during the Aug. 15 episode."And, of course, I'm not her. I could never be her. I'm not as well-spoken as she was," she continued. "But, I'm here for all of you, and I hope you're all here for me."This podcast meant so much to Shannen because it allowed her to tell her story and tell her truth. And, over the years, there's been so many stories and untruths and things mixed up that it was just finally, she says, 'I wanna do this, and I have so many people that have followed me over the years and have supported me, and I just want to give them the opportunity to hear what my life really is.'"And that was part of the reason for this podcast," she said. "And it meant so much to me because I got to watch her do this when it was so special for her and needed. It helped her so much in everything that she was going through." Fox News Digital's Caroline Thayer contributed to this post. 

'Baywatch' star Carmen Electra says she was 'homeless' before rise to fame: 'Lot of struggling'

"Baywatch" actress Carmen Electra didn't have a place to call home before reaching worldwide fame. Electra, 52, revealed she was homeless before getting her big break in Hollywood. "I was homeless in L.A., I'm not from a rich family or anything like that," she shared during 90s Con, according to People magazine. FORMER 'BAYWATCH' STAR CARMEN ELECTRA REFLECTS ON HER RISQUÉ LOOKS FROM '90S: 'IT WAS SHOCKING' "I knew where I needed to be in N.Y. or L.A. So, there was a lot of struggling, and I didn't really know what I was going to do. But I just started to try things and come out of my shell really. So that's the beginning."Despite Electra being a 1990s sex symbol , she admitted she was "very shy" at the start of her career.  CARMEN ELECTRA REFLECTS ON POSING FOR PLAYBOY, BEING A SEX SYMBOL: 'I'M NOT SHY AT ALL ANYMORE' She continued to open up about how she was discouraged in the beginning about pursuing a career in Hollywood. "I would not want to go into auditions, I'd leave and say everyone's so pretty, I can't do this, I can't memorize anything," Electra added. "I felt like trying things and meeting some good people on the way that helped me."Electra, who was born with the name Tara Leigh Patrick, grew up in Cincinnati and trained professionally as a dancer with hopes of touring as a "backup dancer for Janet Jackson."  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She was recording demos with Capitol Records when she caught the eye of Prince, who was putting together an all-girl group.Electra said Prince "discovered" her and changed her name. Prince additionally asked her to tour with him in Europe.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "With his support I got a tad bit more confident and just tried things and tried to keep that in mind with all my insecurities that I still have."The OnlyFans model admitted she's been on the cover of more than 150 magazines, but never earned the Playmate status on Playboy despite posing for the coveted publication a number of times. Electra went on to star in dozens of film and television roles, including the "Scary Movie" film franchise, "Starsky & Hutch" and "Cheaper by the Dozen 2." Her arguably most recognizable role was Lani McKenzie on "Baywatch.""Baywatch" was originally on air for 10 years. In 1999, after the series ended, the show was rebooted as "Baywatch: Hawaii," which ran for two years.

Hiker mauled by bear, hospitalized with 'extensive' injuries: official

A 45-year-old man hiking alone in Alberta, Canada , was mauled by a bear late Friday morning, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed to Fox News Digital Saturday. The unnamed hiker from Calgary was in a remote part of Crowsnest Pass near Window Mountain Lake around 11:19 a.m., when the attack happened, leaving him with extensive injuries, RCMP public information officer Cst. Cory Riggs confirmed to Fox News Digital.RCMP at Crowsnest Pass responded after receiving an emergency SOS activation from the hiker on the Great Divide Trail after the attack.   WATCH: ANGRY BEAR ATTACKS TRAINER DURING PERFORMANCE IN FRONT OF HUNDREDS OF TERRIFIED CHILDREN, PARENTS The man was taken to a hospital to be treated for his injuries, RCMP said in a release. Crowsnest Fire Rescue, Fish and Wildlife, Search and Rescue and STARS air ambulance assisted police in the man's rescue."No matter what your experience level is, while exploring the wilderness, SOS devices are an essential tool for anyone who may find themselves in an emergency situation," the release said. "It is the most reliable way to call for help after sustaining an injury in an isolated area. Always make sure that you notify others of your planned route, along with your time of departure and approximate return." DISABLED VETERAN WHO SURVIVED ATTACK BY GRIZZLY BEAR RECALLS WHEN INSTINCTS KICKED IN RCMP didn't specify what type of bear attacked the man. It was likely a grizzly or a black bear, according to the CBC. Two weeks earlier, a man was attacked by a female grizzly in Calgary, CBC reported. On Sept.1, a hunter in Idaho was bitten by a grizzly in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The attack was "like playing tug of war with your dog, but he was playing it with my arm and ripping it apart," hunter Riley Hill said afterward. Doctors estimate it will take two months for him to recover. 

Joe Burrow reveals his opinion of Patrick Mahomes ahead of rivalry showdown

Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow will renew their young rivalry Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium. They are two young stars of the league. Mahomes is perched higher in the NFL's quarterback hierarchy due to his three Super Bowls, but Burrow has had his moments . Burrow, one of the top college football stars of all time entering the NFL, had his crowning moment as a pro in Kansas City a few years ago, leading the Bengals to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season after upsetting Mahomes and the Chiefs in the AFC championship with a shocking 27-24 overtime win.Burrow also won the regular-season rematch the following season by the same score in Cincinnati. But Burrow knows wins against Mahomes can be hard to come by.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Chiefs avenged the 2021 loss with a last-second 23-20 victory in the 2022 AFC championship game. Burrow was out of commission with a wrist injury the last meeting between the two teams in December 2023, when the Chiefs won 25-17.Now, Mahomes stands in the way of Burrow improving his team to 1-1.He knows what he's up against. "Pat is one of one," Burrow said. "He's really exceptional at extending the play, going on the move, trying to buy that extra tick for guys that get open and really understands the game. So, it's always a big challenge going up against him," Burrow said. PATRICK MAHOMES COMMENDS WIFE'S INFLUENCE AFTER TRUMP'S PRAISE AND TAYLOR SWIFT'S HARRIS ENDORSEMENT Mahomes has led the Chiefs to three Super Bowl wins and has already shown he can beat a team that's out to make a statement. As they raised their latest championship banner in Week 1, the Chiefs took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, who were out to avenge their own loss to Kansas City in January's AFC championship game. Mahomes also has the benefit of more rest before the game, but with a catch. After their win in the first Thursday game of the season, Mahomes and wife Brittany had a long weekend and a rare Sunday off during the season. They went to the U.S. Open in New York with Chiefs teammate Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift to watch Italian Jannik Sinner defeat American Taylor Fritz in a luxury section of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Mahomes also had to field questions this week about former president Trump's comments about his wife during an interview on "Fox & Friends" after Swift publicly endorsed VP Harris. The Mahomes family's political leanings have been magnified in recent weeks after Brittany's past displays of support for Trump. Brittany also showcased that the family is dealing with an invasion of black vultures taking over their backyard in Missouri this week. Meanwhile, Burrow will play his first game against the Chiefs since bleaching his hair.In four meetings against the Chiefs, Burrow is 3-1 with a 69.8 completion percentage. In two regular-season meetings, he has thrown for 732 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions.Mahomes has faced the Bengals six times in his career, including the postseason. He has a 3-3 overall record against Cincinnati. He has a 68.9 completion percentage in those games. Mahomes averages 280.7 yards against the Bengals with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. Mahomes has faced Burrow four times. In those four games, Mahomes is 97-for-134 (72.3%) with 270.7 yards per game, eight touchdowns and two interceptions.  Follow Fox News Digital's  rget=_new href="https://twitter.com/FoxNewsSports_" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> sports coverage on X , and subscribe to  rget=_new href="https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

LSU narrowly avoids upset when South Carolina misses last-second field goal

Brian Kelly entered the third game of his third season at LSU hoping to avoid the Tigers' second upset loss of the young season. LSU lost 27-20 in its season opener against the USC Trojans in Las Vegas Sept. 1. While LSU left Columbia, South Carolina, with a win, the Tigers needed a second half comeback and a kick to go wide right as time expired to secure the victory over the Gamecocks. South Carolina got off to a fast start, fueled by first-time starters in quarterback LaNorris Sellers and edge rusher Dylan Stewart. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Sellers, who ran for two touchdowns, left the game right before halftime due to an ankle injury. The quarterback was sacked by Bradyn Swinson on the next-to-last play of the half and limped into the locker room. SOUTH ALABAMA HANGS 87 POINTS ON NORTHWESTERN STATE IN SCORING ONSLAUGHT Backup and former Auburn Tigers starting quarterback Robby Ashford took over for the final play.LSU was far from crisp. Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw a fourth down interception at the goal line that looked like it might end his team's chances.But LSU got a final chance with less than four minutes left. Nussmeier found Kyren Lacy for a 29-yard gain that put the Tigers at the South Carolina 4. Two plays later, Williams sped in for the touchdown.For much of the game, it looked like South Carolina would come away with an unexpected win.South Carolina had a final chance to tie things, driving to the LSU 39-yard line with just five seconds remaining on the clock. Gamecocks kicker Alex Herrera, however, pushed his long field goal attempt right, and LSU players ran to the sidelines to celebrate.LSU will return home and welcome the UCLA Bruins Sept. 21. The Gamecocks will remain in South Carolina and host Akron next Saturday. 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 .

Hit the road: New study suggests travel could delay aging, improve physical and mental health

A recently published study suggests travel could delay or slow the aging process, which is as good an excuse as any to go ahead and book that trip. The study, "The Principle of Entropy Increase: A Novel View of How Tourism Influences Human Health," was published in the Journal of Travel Research in August. The study "applied the theory of entropy to tourism," said a Sept. 5 release from Edith Cowan University (ECU) located outside Perth, Australia . This is believed to be the first interdisciplinary study of its kind, they said.  FROM ALABAMA TO TEXAS, US TRAVEL SPOTS TO SOAK UP AMERICAN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION "Entropy" is the universe's trend toward disorder, ECU noted."The entropy perspective suggests that tourism could trigger entropy changes, where positive experiences might mitigate entropy increase and enhance health, while negative experiences may contribute to entropy increase and compromise health," the university said.Among these health benefits is "slowing down the signs of aging," ECU noted."Aging, as a process, is irreversible. While it can't be stopped, it can be slowed down," Fangli Hu, a Ph.D. candidate at ECU and the lead researcher on the study, said in the release. "Tourism isn't just about leisure and recreation. It could also contribute to people's physical and mental health." Having a positive experience during travel can "enhance individuals' physical and mental wellness," said ECU, including through "exposure to new places and environments, increased levels of physical activity and socializing and "the fostering of positive emotions." Going to new places triggers a response that elevates the body's metabolic rate, ECU said, which may also trigger an adaptive immune system response.This immune response "improves the body's ability to perceive and defend itself against external threats," said Hu."Put simply, the self-defense system becomes more resilient," she said. "Hormones conducive to tissue repair and regeneration may be released and promote the self-healing system's functioning." FLORIDA'S FORGOTTEN THEME PARK FROM 1938 WELCOMES TOURISTS DESPITE POPULAR COMPETITION This is true both for leisurely travel and for more intense trips like hiking, Hu found."Leisurely travel activities might help alleviate chronic stress, dampen over-activation of the immune system and encourage normal functioning of the self-defense system," she said. Conversely, more physical activity done while traveling - hiking, cycling and walking - can help the body out as well.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Participating in these activities could enhance the body's immune function and self-defense capabilities, bolstering its hardiness to external risks," Hu wrote. "Physical exercise may also improve blood circulation, expedite nutrient transport, and aid waste elimination to collectively maintain an active self-healing system. Moderate exercise is beneficial to the bones, muscles, and joints in addition to supporting the body's anti-wear-and-tear system."  For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle Fox News Digital reached out to Hu and Edith Cowan University for additional comment.

Pat McAfee feeds steak to Nick Saban out of his hand on ESPN

Pat McAfee really wanted to make sure Nick Saban was well-fed during ESPN's "College GameDay" on Saturday. The crew were enjoying some of South Carolina's finest food during the show, and McAfee was holding a tomahawk steak in his left hand. While McAfee was holding the steak, he made eye contact with Saban and gestured with his head to ask whether the former Alabama head coach wanted to take a bite.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Without a moment of hesitation, Saban dove right in, biting a chunk of the steak right out of McAfee's hand.McAfee hunched over laughing as Saban was enjoying his bite, then giving Saban a fist bump, celebrating the moment. This was not the first viral moment for the two this season. NICK SABAN CRINGES WHILE PAT MCAFEE DANCES IN HIS SEAT ON ESPN'S 'COLLEGE GAMEDAY' There was footage of an awkward moment, seemingly recorded on a cell phone, that showed McAfee dancing in his seat and snapping his fingers while music blared. Saban sat still in his seat with his hands together, firing awkward glances at his colleague. Saban retired from coaching Alabama in Jan. and was hired by ESPN on Feb. 7 to become an analyst on "College GameDay" after winning six national titles in 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide. He also won a national title as LSU's head coach in 2003. McAfee is the other recent newcomer on the show, now in his third season after joining the show in 2022. McAfee's path to the "College GameDay" is much different from Sabans's. He was a punter and kicker for the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2016, earning an All-Pro nomination in 2014.In his post-playing career, he launched his own podcast, "The Pat McAfee Show," which debuted Sept. 9, 2019. McAfee's show was carried by Westwood One, Barstool Sports and Sirius XM, before moving to ESPN in September 2022.  Fox News' Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.  Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Harris' first solo interview proves candidate is 'unprepared for office,' say online critics

Social media users declared that Vice President Kamala Harris' first solo sit-down interview this week proved that she does not have what it takes to assume the office of the presidency.  Harris' interview with Philadelphia's 6 ABC anchor Brian Taff went viral on social media Friday as it featured her giving answers that were criticized as being overlong and devoid of substance about her actual economic policies.Harris' critics on X claimed that the conversation proved her unfitness for office. "Oh my goodness this is an absolute train wreck," digital strategist Greg Price wrote about the interview on the social media platform. TRUMP APPEARS TO LEAVE DOOR OPEN FOR SECOND DEBATE WITH HARRIS: 'MAYBE IF I GOT IN THE RIGHT MOOD' The vice president's interview took a ton of heat online for one answer in particular, where she gave a meandering response about growing up middle class to a direct question about what policies she will enact to provide economic relief to Pennsylvanians. "When we talk about bringing down prices and making life more affordable for people, what are one or two specific things you have in mind for that?" Taff asked.Harris replied, stating, "Well, I'll start with this. I grew up a middle-class kid . My mother raised my sister and me. She worked very hard. She was able to finally save up enough money to buy our first house when I was a teenager."The Democratic candidate continued: "I grew up in a community of hard-working people, you know, construction workers and nurses and teachers. And I try to explain to some people who may not have had the same experience. You know, a lot of people will relate to this."At first, Harris declined to mention any policy, continuing to go on about growing "up in a neighborhood of folks who were very proud of their lawn." After more dialogue about her mother, she finally touted her proposals to give start-up businesses a "$50,000 tax deduction" and new home buyers a "$25,000 down payment assistance." VOTERS GIVE HARRIS THE WIN, BUT PRAISE TRUMP ON POLICY: SHE GOT UNDER HIS SKIN For some X users, the answer offered more proof of Harris being unqualified for office.Daily Wire reporter Ryan Saavedra wrote, "This interview that Kamala Harris gave is truly staggering. Never have seen a politician this nervous, this unprepared for the office they are running for, and this clueless headed into an election. Kind of scary to be honest."Culture reporter Matt Kadish remarked, "Usually, going through the primary process weeds out the people who aren't ready for prime time. Womp, Womp."Author Tim Murtaugh claimed, "Kamala Harris is getting roasted over her first solo (taped) TV interview tonight and there are no Democrat accounts out here defending her."The Trump War Room X account compared Harris' interview answers to similar answers she gave during her debate with former President Trump.The account stated, "Kamala during the debate on the economy: 'I grew up a middle class kid...' Kamala three days later on the economy: 'I grew up a middle class kid...' She has no plan for America; all she can do is repeat the same rehearsed talking points."The Harris campaign did not immediately to Fox News Digital 's request for comment.  CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Russia expels 6 British diplomats it accuses of spying. The UK calls it 'completely baseless'

Russia on Friday accused six British diplomats of spying and said it had decided to expel them. The U.K. said the "completely baseless" move came weeks ago and was linked to its action in May to revoke the credentials of an attaché at the Russian Embassy and limit Moscow's diplomatic activities in London.The latest East-West tensions unfolded as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Washington for talks that will include Ukraine's request to use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets inside Russia. President Vladimir Putin has warned that Kyiv's use of long-range weapons would put NATO at war with Moscow. BRITAIN TO EXPEL RUSSIAN DIPLOMAT IN RESPONSE TO MOSCOW'S 'RECKLESS AND DANGEROUS ACTIVITIES' a's Federal Security Service said in an online statement that the Foreign Ministry withdrew the British envoys' accreditations, and Russian TV quoted an FSB official as saying it was decided to expel them.The FSB said it received documents indicating the diplomats were sent to Russia by a division of the U.K.'s Foreign Office "whose main task is to inflict a strategic defeat on our country," and that they were involved in "intelligence-gathering and subversive activities." It did not identify the six diplomats.The FSB warned that if other diplomats are found to be carrying out "similar actions," it "will demand early termination of their missions" to Russia.Russian TV said the six diplomats had met with independent media and rights groups that have been declared "foreign agents" - a label Russian authorities have actively used against organizations and individuals critical of the Kremlin. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a statement that the diplomats were carrying out "subversive actions aimed at causing harm to our people.""We fully agree with the assessments of the activities of the British so-called diplomats expressed by the Russian FSB," she added in an online statement. "The British Embassy has gone far beyond the limits outlined by the Vienna Conventions."Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said breaking off diplomatic relations with the U.K. was not on the table right now.In calling the Russian allegations "completely baseless," the U.K. Foreign Office said the expulsions happened weeks ago, linking them to Britain's decision in May to revoke the credentials of an attaché at Moscow's London embassy and to impose a five-year time limit on all Russian diplomats in Britain."The Russian authorities revoked the diplomatic accreditation of six U.K. diplomats in Russia last month, following action taken by the U.K. government in response to Russian state-directed activity across Europe and in the U.K.," the Foreign Office said in a statement. "We are unapologetic about protecting our national interests."In May, the U.K. expelled Russia's defense attaché in London, alleging he was an undeclared intelligence officer, and it closed several Russian diplomatic properties in Britain that it said were being used for spying. About a week later, Russia reciprocated and expelled Britain's defense attaché.Expulsions of diplomats - both Western envoys working in Russia and Russians in the West - have become increasingly common since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Last year, the Russian news outlet RBC counted that Western countries and Japan expelled a total 670 Russian diplomats between the start of 2022 and October 2023, while Moscow responded by expelling 346 diplomats. According to RBC, that was more than in the previous 20 years combined.On his way to visit the U.S., Starmer said Britain does not "seek any conflict with Russia.""Russia started this conflict. Russia illegally invaded Ukraine. Russia could end this conflict straight away," he told reporters."Ukraine has the right to self-defense and we've obviously been absolutely fully supportive of Ukraine's right to self-defense - we're providing training capability, as you know. But we don't seek any conflict with Russia - that's not our intention in the slightest," he said.Ukraine wants approval to use some weapons to strike deeper into Russia and there are signs that President Joe Biden might shift U.S. policy in response.While the issue is expected to be at the top of the agenda for their meeting, it appeared unlikely that Biden and Starmer would announce any policy changes at this time, according to two U.S. officials familiar with planning for the talks. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the private deliberations.expense of the wishes of the Falkland Islanders, who in our view absolutely come first."Ukrainian officials renewed their pleas to use Western-provided long-range missiles against targets deeper inside Russia during this week's visit to Kyiv by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy.Blinken said he had "no doubt" that Biden and Starmer would discuss the matter during their visit, noting the U.S. has adapted and "will adjust as necessary" as Russia's battlefield strategy has changed.

Military experts reject Harris' claim of 'no US soldiers in combat zones' as misleading

Critics have offered a fact-check on Vice President Kamala Harris' claim that the U.S. has "not one member of the United States military who is on active duty" in a combat zone "for the first time this century," indicating that the statement is misleading.Harris made the claim in Tuesday's debate with former President Trump. While her phrasing left room for interpretation, it is clear that there are U.S. troops in harm's way around the globe."As of today, there is not one member of the United States military who is on active duty in a combat zone in any war zone around the world, the first time this century," Harris said during the Presidential Debate on ABC.  The Pentagon told Fox News Digital service that members are stationed in various dangerous locations but noted that those deployments are made by the Executive Branch and not due to wars declared by Congress."An aspect of military service includes serving in locations where hostile actions may occur," a Defense Official said. "Those locations are designated by executive order and/or the Secretary of Defense." I BELIEVE PENNSYLVANIA WILL 'MAKE THE DIFFERENCE' IN 2024 ELECTION: REP: MADELEINE DEAN "However, it's important to note that just because a service member is in one of these locations does not mean they are engaged in war," the official added. "The U.S. is not currently engaged in a war and does not have troops fighting in active war zones anywhere in the world."Mark Montgomery, a retired rear admiral and senior director for the Center on Cyber and Tech Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracy, told Fox News Digital that the U.S. has "quietly shut down designations of war zones over the past few years.""I would ask: Is anyone getting combat-related hazardous duty pay?" Montgomery added. "The answer is yes," and noted Syria as an example. JESUS MARQUEZ ON TRUMP'S CHANCES IN BATTLEGROUND STATE: 'ABSOLUTELY WE CAN TAKE NEVADA' The Pentagon did not comment on whether troops in countries such as Syria, Jordan or Iraq or on other bases around the Middle East have received hazardous duty pay over the past 10 months as Iran has backed proxies including the Houthis and Hezbollah. Hazardous Duty Pay is distributed at a monthly rate of $225 and is payable to a member who is subjected to hostile fire, explosion of hostile mines or other hostile action while performing duty in a hostile fire area, exposed to a hostile fire event or killed, injured or wounded by hostile fire or explosion, according to Military.com .Military members serving in Lebanon have been eligible for hazardous duty pay since 1983, while those in Syria have been eligible since 2003 and 2014 for land and air combat, respectively. Iraq has remained an eligible region since 1990. Robert Greenway, combat veteran of the U.S. Special Forces and former senior director for the National Security Council (NSC) during the Trump administration, noted that the U.S. has "continuously" deployed troops to combat zones since the 1991 Gulf War. HARRIS-TRUMP SHOWDOWN: GOP CHAIR VOWS 'WE ABSOLUTELY HAVE THE RESOURCES' TO WIN IN NOVEMBER "The assertion is especially egregious, as she is the current VP and should know that we recently conducted a raid in Syria killing a senior ISIS commander, several U.S. troops had to be medically evacuated after another raid against ISIS in Syria," Greenway told Fox News Digital. "Several servicemembers were wounded in Iraq when Al Asad Airbase was attacked by Iranian sponsored terrorists less than a month ago, and our ships are under near-daily attack in the Red Sea.""A current VP unaware of our military operations in combat overseas is a dereliction of duty," Greenway added. The U.S. has roughly 2,500 troops in Iraq alone, although Iraqi officials this week revealed that they have worked out a tentative plan for the U.S. to withdraw most of its troops by 2025 and leave a residual force, The Washington Post reported . "The first phase will begin this year and continue until 2025, while the second phase will conclude in 2026," Iraqi Defense Minister Thabit al-Abbasi said during an appearance on television. 

Vietnam typhoon death toll rises to 233 as more bodies found in areas hit by landslides, flooding

The death toll in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam climbed to 233 on Friday as rescue workers recovered more bodies from areas hit by landslides and flash floods, state media reported.Flood waters from the swollen Red River in the capital of Hanoi were beginning to recede, but many neighborhoods remained inundated and farther north, experts were predicting it could still be days before any relief is in sight. HANOI FLOODED BY SWOLLEN RIVER AS TYPHOON YAGI LEAVES 179 DEAD Typhoon Yagi made landfall Saturday, setting off heavy rains that have triggered flash floods and landslides, particularly in Vietnam's mountainous north. Across the country, 103 people are still missing and more than 800 have been injured.In a village on the outskirts of Hanoi, Nguyen Thi Loan returned to the home that she'd hastily fled on Monday as the floodwaters rose. Much of A Lac village was still underwater, and as she surveyed the damage, she wondered how she and others would manage."The flood has made our lives so difficult," she said. "Our rice crop has been destroyed and at home the electrical appliances like the washing machine, TV and fridge are underwater."Most fatalities have come in the province of Lao Cai, where a flash flood swept away the entire hamlet of Lang Nu on Tuesday. Eight villagers turned up safe on Friday morning, telling others that they had left before the deluge, state-run VNExpress newspaper said. However, 48 others from Lang Nu have been found dead, and another 39 remain missing.Roads to Lang Nu have been badly damaged, making it impossible to bring in heavy equipment to aid in the rescue effort.Some 500 personnel with sniffer dogs are on hand, and on a visit to the scene on Thursday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh promised they would not relent in their search for those still missing."Their families are in agony," Chinh said.Coffins were stacked near the disaster site in preparation for the worst, and villager Tran Thi Ngan mourned at a makeshift altar for family members she had lost."It's a disaster," she told VTV news. "That's the fate we have to accept."In Cao Bang, another northern province bordering China, 21 bodies had been recovered by Friday, four days after a landslide pushed a bus, a car and several motorcycles into a small river, swollen with floodwaters. Ten more people remain missing.Experts say storms like Typhoon Yagi are getting stronger due to climate change, as warmer ocean waters provide more energy to fuel them, leading to higher winds and heavier rainfall.The effects of the typhoon, the strongest to hit Vietnam in decades, were also being felt across the region, with flooding and landslides in northern Thailand, Laos and northeastern Myanmar.In Thailand, 10 deaths have been reported due to flooding or landslides, and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra flew to the north on Friday to visit the border town of Mae Sai. Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warned of a continuing risk of flash floods in multiple areas through next Wednesday, as new rain was expected to increase the Mekong River's levels further.In Myanmar, the army said Friday that at least 33 people have died across the country since Wednesday. It said 187 relief camps have been established for nearly 240,000 flood victims from 34 townships.There are fears the death toll may rise sharply as local news outlets reported dozens missing in floods and landslides in the central regions of Mandalay and Bago, as well as eastern Shan State and the country's capital, Naypyitaw.International aid has been flowing into Vietnam in the aftermath of Yagi, with Australia already delivering humanitarian supplies as part of $2 million in assistance.South Korea has also pledged $2 million in aid, and the U.S. Embassy said Friday it would provide $1 million in support through the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID."With more heavy rain forecast in the coming days, USAID's disaster experts continue to monitor humanitarian needs in close coordination with local emergency authorities and partners on the ground," the embassy said in a statement. "USAID humanitarian experts on the ground are participating in ongoing assessments to ensure U.S. assistance rapidly reaches populations in need."The typhoon and ensuing heavy rains have damaged factories in northern provinces like Haiphong, home to electric car company VinFast, Apple parts suppliers and other electronic manufacturers, which could affect international supply chains, the Center for Strategic and International Studies said in a research note.The center said 95% of businesses in Haiphong were to resume some activity on Sept. 10 but that "repair efforts will likely lower output for the next weeks and months."

Pink pushes through aerial performance after injuring knee during concert: 'You don't need knees to fly'

The show must go on for Pink . During her Las Vegas concert on Friday, the "So What" singer - who allegedly hurt her knee while performing on stage at Allegiant Stadium - gave concertgoers quite the show as she continued on with her aerial stunts despite the injury. In a video posted online, the Grammy Award-winning singer can be seen limping onstage with two people assisting her.  PINK 'UNABLE TO CONTINUE' WITH SHOW, CANCELS DAY BEFORE CONCERT ON DOCTOR'S ORDERS "Thanks, guys," she said, while getting hooked up to her aerial harness. "You don't need knees to fly. I'm coming to see you in the back!"Fans shared various videos online of the singer pushing through the pain and delivering a showstopping encore. " @P!NK soared through Allegiant Stadium - hurt knee and all! She might have put on the best live concert I've ever seen," one fan captioned a TikTok video."She's super human," another commented on the video. "I love that woman. One of the best performers I have ever seen live."A representative for the singer did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The move comes months after the singer "Just Give Me a Reason" singer was forced to cancel her show in Switzerland due to doctor's orders. "I am so sorry that I have had to cancel my show in Bern this Wednesday," the 45-year-old wrote on her Instagram in July. She said she does "everything I can to ensure I can perform for you every night," but added that after she explored every option available, her doctor advised her, "I'm unable to continue with the show tomorrow." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She continued, "I was looking forward to being with you and making memories with you and sharing our show with you and am so disappointed that we have to cancel."Pink said all tickets for the show would be refunded.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Sending love and health to you all, and I really hope to see you again soon," Pink added. She didn't specify what she was suffering from. Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this post. 

Tim Walz says he 'took football back' from Republicans amid constant brags about assistant coaching job

Tim Walz asserted that his experience as an assistant high school football coach means he "took football back" from Republicans, during a campaign speech in Wisconsin on Friday. "I will claim this. I did this on a personal thing. I took football back from 'em,' too, by the way," the Democrat VP candidate said at the indoor venue before being met with a cheer by the attendees.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The comment was the Harris-Walz' campaign latest effort to tie the Minnesota governor's candidacy to his stint as the assistant coach on the Mankato West High School football team in Minnesota in the 1990s. During Walz's tenure as an assistant on the staff, the team won the state championship in 1999. Walz's first job out of college was as a teacher in China, before being hired by Mankato West in 1996, where he was a geography teacher. He was also the first faculty advisor of Mankato West High School's first gay-straight alliance, and he worked to organize summer educational trips to China for high-school students.Walz's short tenure as an assistant football coach has been a talking point for the Harris campaign since he was announced as the running mate for Harris on Aug. 7. Walz, despite never having coached past the high school level or even as a head coach in high school, compared his background as a football coach to that of Alabama Republican senator Tommy Tuberville, who served as the head coach at four different NCAA Power-5 football programs from 1995 to 2016. Tuberville led Ole Miss, Auburn, Texas Tech and Cincinnati as head coach, and even won an SEC Championship with Auburn in 2004.  WALZ'S HONEYMOON WITH CHINA GETS FRESH SCRUTINY AS HARRIS CAMP BLASTS 'LYING' CRITICS "I feel like one of my roles in this now is to be the anti-Tommy Tuberville, to show that football coaches are not the dumbest people," Walz said during a fundraiser event in Boston in early August.Tuberville responded to Walz's comments in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital on Aug. 15. "I think he's trying to make himself look good. Kind of comparing himself to a coach, which he was only an assistant coach in high school. And if he had been any good, he would've been a head coach, to be honest with you," Tuberville said."I don't know what he's trying to do. He's kind of conned his way up the totem pole, I guess. He's second in line to being the president of the United States if they were to happen to win, which I don't think that's going to happen, but . . . if you just look at everything he's done, it doesn't coincide with being a coach."Walz even brought out members of Mankato West's 1999 state championship team during his speech at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, when he formally accepted the nomination. During that speech, Richard Grenell, former U.S. ambassador to Germany, critiqued the display in a post on X. "He was the Assistant Coach not the Coach," Grenell wrote.Still, Walz has continued to tout his connection with football throughout the campaign. Friday's comments came in the middle of a tirade about his belief that he and Harris are on the right side of family values over former president Trump in the upcoming election. However, several members of Walz's own family , including his own brother, have come out in support of Trump.

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